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There was not a word of opposition from either the packed gallery or council table when Arnprior decided that on June 7 the Pride Flag will fly for the first time at town hall.

In an unusual move prior to the proclamation process at the May 13 council meeting, a member of the public was allowed to address council. Sophie SmithDoré shared her experience as a bisexual woman with a traditional family. There are others, she added, who don't fit "heteronormative spaces" and therefore live in danger.

"Being a heterosexual person means you're 'normal' under social definition. This is a privilege," Smith-Doré told council. "It means you don't have to answer questions about who you are - or See ARNPRIOR, page 2

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why you are that way. It means you can put a photograph of your spouse on your desk at work without worrying how people will react. It means you are safe to walk down the street holding hands with the person you love.

You're in the majority."

She shared statistics showing the risks of suicide among LGBT youth. And how those statistics drop considerably with family and community support.

"The LGBTQ community needs visibility," she said. "Because of the lack of visibility for the LGBTQ community, youth struggle to live their truth without fear of being ostracized or even harmed by their peers. They feel they have to play the part of the heterosexual and gender conformed to remain physically and emotionally safe."

On behalf of the many supporters in the room, one wrapped in the rainbow flag and another with tears in her eyes, Smith-Doré declared "town tolerance is in your hands."

THE ISSUE: ARNPRIOR HAS NEVER FLOWN A PRIDE FLAG AT TOWN HALL IN SUPPORT OF THE MARGINALIZED LGBTQ COMMUNITY THE IMPACT: FLYING A RAINBOW FLAG WILL SHOW THE TOWN TO BE TOLERANT AND PROGRESSIVE, AND ON ITS WAY TO SECURING A BETTER FUTURE FOR LGBTQ RESIDENTS There was little response from individual councillors, but they all supported the proclamation.

(County Coun. Dan Lynch was absent for health reasons.) It will be raised during Pride Week.

Mayor Walter Stack encouraged all members attend the June 7 event. Among a mayor's powers is

to allow the public to address council prior to a proclamation.

"Not much needed to be said. I didn't expect anything else from council," Stack said after the meeting. "Arnprior, regardless of an incident in the past, is a very inclusive community. It was unanimous on council. That's why there was no debate on council. And I hope to see everyone out on June 7."

In 2008, a town resident offered to purchase a Pride Flag and asked in a letter that it fly at town hall during the City of Ottawa's gay pride celebrations. The request was ignored. It was during a period when a gay couple in Arnprior lodged several complaints about homophobia to OPP; CBC Ottawa produced a piece on the issue and several newspaper stories were produced on the issue.

At the time, the request was ultimately denied because a bylaw states that requests must be made by charitable organization.

No one has made the request again until now.

Smith-Doré is a member of the charitable organization Pflag Renfrew County, which started as sup-

Derek Dunn/Torstar Coun. Lisa McGee shows her support to Arnprior's LGBTQ community by sporting a rainbow flag on her laptop during the May 13 council meeting. porters of LGBTQ people. That made the request conform to the bylaw.

Stack is the only current member who was on council in 2008.

"There's not much value in revisiting what happened in the past.

It was not handled in the absolute best way. Some of us were green and followed the letter of the bylaw," Stack said. "I've suggested to the clerk a need to loosen up the bylaw to allow for other groups."

STORY BEHIND THE STORY About 10 years ago, Arnprior generated headlines for an ongoing clash between a gay couple and several residents in town. Media from Ottawa and locally covered several issues at the time, including land-use and town hall's rejection to fly the Pride Flag. OPP were notified on many occasions. It was a dark period that lifted when council agreed to fly the flag on June 7.

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The first few days of Zesty Shawarmaz a bright yellow food truck on Elgin Street in the downtown core - saw them run out of chicken a few times. But then owner Tony Hanna made a few adjustments to freezer space and all has been running smoothly ever since.

"You learn from your mistakes," said Hanna, who recently left his maintenance job at an airport in North Bay. "We had too many people. It's not nice to the people to have to close (early). That won't happen anymore."

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Along with shawarma sandwiches, they offer hummus, tabouli and more. for Lebanese food, including hummus, baba ganoush, tabouli, and falafel.

"I wanted to keep the family together," he said. "One day you will see me in my own restaurant."

Zesty Shawarmaz is open Mondays to Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and closed Sundays. The 17 Elgin St. W. truck doesn't accept debit or credit cards. ATM machines are nearby.

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ARH OPENS NEW DEPARTMENT WITH $1.79M INVESTMENT FROM PROVINCE ARNPRIOR REGIONAL HEALTH Arnprior Regional Health (ARH) opened its newly redeveloped Medical Device Reprocessing Department (previously called Central Supply and Reprocessing Department), a state-of-the-art facility that helps provide even better patient care in the community.

"Our Medical Device Reprocessing (MDRD) facility was 50 years old and external reviews confirmed

what we knew - that the space needed to be updated to meet our current standards," said Eric Hanna, President and CEO of ARH. "We were faced with two options: keep the service in-house or outsource to another facility. After careful analysis, it was clear that the best long-term and financial option was to renovate the MDRD to maintain the service in-house."

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the Emergency Department, Diagnostic Imaging, the Family Health Team and the Inpatient Unit.

The total cost of the renovation was $2,185,000.

ARH received a Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care capital grant of $1,793,600, with the rest being paid for through ARH parking lot proceeds.

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JONATHAN MULVIHILL jmulvihill@metroland.com What was supposed to be an information session on flood recovery turned into an outcry for prevention of future floods.

The County of Renfrew hosted a Public Town Hall Meeting at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre on May 13 that drew about 100 people, including some residents who raised concerns about what could be done for future crises. A state of emergency declaration has been in place in the county since April 28.

There were some in the crowd who were more concerned what measures will be taken to prevent flooding from happening again. The residents called for an independent public inquiry to see what can be done to control water levels throughout the Ottawa River watershed, so that release from the Northern dams doesn't bottleneck on the Ottawa River over the stretch between Pembroke and Arnprior.

Renfrew County Warden Jennifer Murphy told the crowd that while the residents' concerns were warranted, their main focus right now should be to get through the current disaster and recovery.

White Lake resident Rick Armishaw was in attendance when he heard this, and spoke up, saying while the panel

Jonathan Mulvihill/Torstar Top: County CAO Paul Moreau, left, and Warden Jennifer Murphy, right, answers questions the residents have concerning the flood at the Town Hall meeting in the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre on May 13. Left: Order of Canada recipient Fred Blackstein compares the current flooding with the 1998 ice storm, where he helped with recovery.

was making good points on recovery, they needed to listen to what the residents were saying.

"I appreciate all the information that has been given here today by the officials," he told the panel. "However, there

needs to be a connect between what the residents want to know and what you are telling us. The province may have some of the answers, but I think the people want to hear those answers from our local elected officials."

Armishaw said he has a few neighbours who have been severely affected by the flood, and has spent lots of time helping them with recovery and building barriers.

The information session highlighted the many services available to those affected by the flood. The speakers provided briefings on the history of this year's flood, which began in mid-April, as well as sharing hygienic and healthrelated tips to keep in mind during recovery.

Community volunteer and panel member Fred Blackstein, who assisted with the 1998 ice storm that resulted in at least 30 casualties, compared the storm with the current flooding.

"While there haven't been as many seriously injured during the flood, it can still be just as damaging as the ice storm," he said. "While back in 1998 there were tree branches snapped, roofs blown away and basements flooded, at least then the real estate was left untouched for the most part. The same cannot be said for the crisis we are facing now."

Warden Murphy expressed her condolences to everyone affected by this natural disaster.

"From the bottom of my heart, I am very sorry for those of you who are going through this," she said. "We are not out of this yet, but we are hopeful it will end soon."

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COACH FROM ARNPRIOR WINS U.S. HOCKEY AWARD DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@ metroland.com A former hockey player from Arnprior has won a national coaching award in the U.S. Cornell University's Doug Derraugh is this year's recipient of the American Hockey Coaches Association women's division Coach of the Year.

He was previously recognized with the win in 2010.

"This award is really a coaching staff of the year award," said Derraugh, back at the upstate New York university after the gala evening in Naples, Florida. "They are deeply involved in everything we do. And we have a really supportive staff and an administration that is very supportive of women's ice hockey."

This year's club reached the semifinals in NCAA National Collegiate Championship following a record of 24-5-6. Derraugh has coached no other team yet had amassed a record of 267-149-42.

He also thanked his parents and took a few moments to reflect on his childhood in Arnprior where he worked at the hockey rink. He is married to Louise, a Perreault from Braeside who was on Canada's national track and field team and earned a scholarship to Arizona State university.

Doug Derraugh/submitted Eldon Lindsay/Cornell Athletics Left: Arnprior's Doug Derraugh won a national coaching award in the U.S. recently. He is with the women's hockey team at Cornell University. Right: Doug Derraugh of Arnprior is presented the coach of the year award in women's college hockey by Katie Million, director of USA Hockey's women's national teams.

"My parents sacrificed a lot for me to pursue the sport I love so much," he said, adding that his father Don was assistant coach on many teams growing up. "Glenn Arthur helped me a lot. I practiced all the time at the rink. Drove the Zamboni and worked at the parks. He was very accommodating for me."

Derraugh likes to think a little bit of every coach he had - from Dale Fridgen to Murph MacIntyre to 42 coaches during his 13

years in Europe - made him into the coach he is now. All come from different backgrounds, different regions of the world, and have their own take on the game. He considers himself a team-oriented coach who looks for selfless players with strong work ethic.

"It's about character on and off the ice. In the end we are looking for good people," he said. "Cornell is one of the top schools in the country, so we try to

recruit good all-around people."

Observers say Derraugh is calm behind the bench. He's not one to explode over a call. It was the same during his playing days. The key for him is to not let players get too excited while still keeping them motivated and passionate. The latter he finds fairly easy with women's hockey.

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They do it for fun."

Professional hockey, a jump to the NHL, is not on Derraugh's mind at the moment, although he has had some opportunities to move ahead. He and Louise wanted to settle down after bouncing from team to team in Europe. They have three children to maintain a home base for (his youngest, Matteas, played junior A with Pembroke Lumber Kings last year).

It has been said that coaching women's hockey requires better communication skills. Telling men to go do a drill is straightforward; they do it to the best of their abilities. But sometimes women expect an explanation.

"I've had that doing drills in practice. They'll say, 'Why are we doing this?' And I have to think about it. Yeah, why are we doing this one? I think it's helped me."

Don recalled his son's junior years in Arnprior and earlier - before attending college at Cornell and pro hockey in Europe rhyming off the names of local teammates or players about the same age: Daryle Meek, Chris Clarke, Danny Fridgen, Paul Sly, John MacIntyre, Kevin Rampton, Louise's brother Mike, and many more.

"When Trevor Timmins (Montreal Canadiens' assistant GM) was with the Sens, he asked Doug to come back from Germany to try out. He thought about it but without a contract, if he got hurt in tryouts, he couldn't go back to Germany," Don said. "Today, Doug could easily be able to play in the NHL." Comparing him to Kyle Turris of Nashville Predators, Doug was smaller but high-skilled. A good skater who can score goals is much prized in today's NHL. Doug and Louise visit Arnprior fairly often; Ithaca is less than five hours away.

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OPINION EDITORIAL

The arrival of warmer weather brings with it increased traffic on our roads as people hit the highways after a long winter.

Canada Road Safety Week, May 14-20, is a good opportunity to have a look at the numbers and consider ways to improve the situation for everyone.

The campaign is part of the broader Canada's Road Safety Strategy 2025, which aims to make Canada's roads the safest in the world.

So far this year, 58 people have died on Ontario Provincial Police-patrolled roads.

Speed, alcohol/drugs, inattentive driving and lack of seatbelt use are linked to almost half (45 per cent) of the deaths.

There were 97 road fatalities this time last year, with more than half (53 per cent) of the deaths linked to - Thomas Carrique, these same causal factors.

And while police are OPP Commissioner relieved to see a significant decrease in preventable road fatalities, they caution that poor behaviours on the road can easily tip the scales in the wrong direction.

In 2018, more than half of the 332 deaths on OPP-patrolled roads were attributed to speed, alcohol/drugs, inattentive driving and lack of seatbelt use.

Canada Road Safety Week is an annual enforcement and education-driven initiative led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. The campaign aims to increase public compliance with safe driving and reduce injuries and save lives on our roads.

This week and always, OPP officers will be highly visible in their efforts to keep roads safe, but they are hoping to see road users achieve this goal on their own rather than through enforcement.

"Canada Road Safety Week is an effective traffic enforcement initiative, however it is only part of the solution to saving lives. It is important that everyone take responsibility to ensure safety on our roads. Make a commitment to obey speed limits, wear your seatbelt and never drive while impaired by alcohol or drugs, or while distracted," said OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique.

Solicitor General Sylvia Jones reminds drivers to have respect while on the road.

"Driving is a privilege that requires your full attention when behind the wheel. It takes a conscious effort from all drivers to limit distractions to avoid potential injuries. Violating the 'rules of the road' is a major cause of collisions so we all need to respect the law to ensure road safety. Make driving safely your number 1 priority."

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WHO WE ARE LETTERS & COMMENTARY EDUCATION CUTS ARE SHORT-SIGHTED To the editor: For those expecting the Doug Ford Progressive Conservatives to cut government as deeply as was done during the Mike Harris years, the recent budget comes as a surprise in continuing to increase government spending. Yet the budget still bites hard, particularly where it proposes cutting back on classrooms.

The Ford government budget proposes to increase classroom sizes from grades 4 to 12 and for high school students to take four of their courses through online. Rather than making government services leaner and more efficient, these cuts arguably instead achieve nothing more than simply passing existing costs of education onto the private citizens of tomorrow.

In-person learning alongside other students, including in specialized and intimate smaller class sizes, is conducive to adolescent learning. It also

strengthens community bonds in a way that no online course can, especially in rural small-town settings like with Renfrew County.

There are wiser but bolder cuts that could be made to reduce inefficiency and duplication in Ontario's education sector: eliminate the Roman Catholic school board (and compensate the teachers currently working in it).

The proposed cuts to Ontario's classrooms are not wise investments in Ontario's next generation; they are instead shortsighted fiscal gain at the expense of long-term pain to the students of rural communities.

STEFAN KLIETSCH RENFREW

NATURE PROVIDES ITS OWN FLOODING SOLUTION To the editor: This letter refers to the May 2 editorial "Flooding reminds us we share this earth."

Quote " ... we need to protect Mother Nature before it's too late." Does

Mother Nature not provide us with solutions to the destructive flooding many are experiencing? If we look at the forests in the area there are numerous still-water ponds that have formed in Gillies Grove and the Macnamara conservation areas. Trees and undergrowth consume a vast quantity of water and the soil acts as a "sponge" to store water. To cut down canopied oldgrowth trees, as is planned

by Ontario Ministry of Health to develop a new nursing home (not an expansion as announced earlier) will contribute to, and exacerbate, flooding and global warming. Replacing trees with asphalt and shingles will see added flow to the storm sewers and into the rivers.

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A FLOOD FAMILY'S OVERWHELMING MOMENT DEREK DUNN derek.dunn @metroland.com The moment was overwhelming both literally and figuratively.

The L'Abbe family is similar to many hundreds of families doing all they could to push back the flood waters that drowned the Ottawa River and some tributaries over the past few weeks. It was gruelling, it was harrowing, and at times it brought them to the brink.

Currently, there is something of a reprieve. As folks on social media talk about the future of building homes on floodplains, the L'Abbes await what waterfront residents call "the northern melt." A second, smaller flood, is sure to come.

Should Christine and Mark and 11-year-old Ciara abandon their long-time dream home in Rhoddy's Bay? "We can't be doing this every spring. We're too old and it's too stressful," Christine said. "And we can't keep asking people for help. I'm really quite concerned."

The house was an 800-sq. ft. cottage when Christine moved in some 28 years ago.

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"Hawaii has never exceeded my sunsets in Rhoddy's Bay."

– Christine L'Abbe

Winterized, yes, but a tad rustic. For 11 years she saved every penny to replace it. Then in 2002, a state-of-the-art residence "auto everything; the blinds were electric" - replaced the cottage. A home that almost matched the view.

"I've been to Hawaii twice and Hawaii has never exceeded my sunsets in Rhoddy's Bay," she said, adding that she recently took another panoramic with her phone and cried; it could be among the last. "It was breaking my heart."

There has been little time for tears lately, she indicated. Mark, a firefighter, was at the house every day during the flooding.

Plenty of friends and family were there to help. This isn't a worst-case scenario story whatsoever. Grandparents have been immensely helpful. While friends were in Arizona, Christine and Ciara stayed

in their home, avoiding the news and social media.

"She doesn't need that.

Her and I were cuddling and chatting and playing games," she said. "We are so fortunate to have friends and grandparents and Mark's a phenomenal man. He has such a wide circle that want to give back to him."

Even so, the flood of 2019 didn't discriminate. It has been widely reported that property owners and authorities were prepared, at least in comparison to the flood two years prior. (The L'Abbes built a $26,000 retaining wall just in case another 100-year flood hit.)

Yet the one "sour point" for Christine was when she called the township on April 18 at 9:30 a.m., asking for sandbags and sand. The next day an unexpected landslide hit Rhoddy's Bay from the backend. She got a return call five days later.

"I know it's hard to predict these things, but by Tuesday I'm in restoration."

For the next week or so the rain kept coming. So did the help, everyone from close friends to kids at Ciara's St. Joseph elementary school and everyone in between. The couple didn't eat for three days. Mark

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rarely slept for more than an hour, knowing the sump pumps needed close monitoring. They had to work at least as hard as those who were helping them. Fuel in the form of pizza and doughnuts were needed; morale had to be bolstered.

Then came Saturday, April 27. The sandbag dyke was seven high, three wide.

But the wind was blustery and relentless that morning. The frigid water pounded against the wall, taking out sandbags here, then there. Twenty-five people were pressed against the wall that morning, all focused on holding back the wind and river.

"You couldn't pick up

enough (sandbags)," Christine said. "It was just so overwhelming."

That's when she looked past the wall and all those who were deep into the struggle. And she saw Mark.

"He looked so defeated," she said. "I made my way over to him and grabbed him and looked him in the eye and I said: It's you and me and Ciara. It's a beautiful home. We just have to make sure everyone is safe.

"That snapped me to the realization it's only material things. And we are fortunate, I know," she said, her voice quivering. "We are going to win. People worked so hard. We had

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The discussion taking place on whether to rebuild or not has many angles.

Can provincial governments afford to buy out homeowners? Can municipalities afford to lose the higher taxes waterfront owners pay? Will more people abandon rural areas for cities? Is this really the new normal?

Waterfront owners like the L'Abbes are wrestling with those macro questions too. But they are also dealing with questions that cut to core of their lives.

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EVENTS THURSDAY, MAY 16

Friendship Days by ArnpriorBraeside-McNab Seniors at Home WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Glad Tidings Pentecostal Church - Arnprior, 116 Baskin Dr W,, Arnprior CONTACT: Nikki Rumbelow, 613-623-7981, nikkirumbelow@cssagency.ca COST: $10, available until noon on May 14th at office A social afternoon, welcoming to all ages over 60 and those with disabilities or special needs, for a full course meal and entertainment featuring Lisa Kopil and Andre Latreille.

Sandwich choice - Egg Salad on Whole Wheat or Ham and Cheese on Kaiser.

SATURDAY, MAY 18

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.wil-

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MONDAY, MAY 20

Arnprior Cruise Nite WHEN: 4:30 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Canadian Tire Arnprior, 375 Daniel Street South, Arnprior CONTACT: Brian Gunn, 613-6234570 COST: Cruise nite in the CTC parking lot next to A&W. 50/50, door prizes.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22

Breakfast N Learn by ArnpriorBraeside-McNab Seniors at Home WHEN: 8:30 a.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: Riverside Grill and Bar, 70 Madawaska Blvd, Arnprior CONTACT: Nikki Rumbelow, 613-623-7981, nikkirumbelow@cssagency.ca COST: $6, available at office until 4:30 p.m.

Monday May 20th.

A social morning, welcoming to all ages over 55, for breakfast and a presentation

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ties obtain Dog Guides at no cost by participating in the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides this spring.

SUNDAY, MAY 26

Arnprior Dragon Boat Club (ADBC) Meet and Greet" WHEN: 6:00 p.m 8:00 p.m WHERE: Arnprior Curling Club, 15 Galvin St., Arnprior CONTACT: Susan Burns-McIntyre, 6136233216, arnpriordragonboat@gmail.com Come out and socialize; find out about dragon boat paddling; and register for the 2019 season.

The cost to join is $150. The event will be held upstairs at the Arnprior Curling Club.

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Yard Sale - Seniors at Home WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Arnprior Braeside McNab Seniors at Home, 106 McGonigal St. W., Arnprior CONTACT: Becky Ranger, 1 (613) 623-7981, beckyranger@cssagency.ca COST: Something for EVERYONE! Yard sale outside the Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors At Home Program office. Coffee and cookies. Mega 50/50. Have something to donate? Call 613-6237981 to make arrangements.

Arnprior Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Robert Simpson Park, 400 John Street North, Arnprior CONTACT: Diana Lynn Larocque, 613-4333761, laydeedi063@yahoo.com, https://www.walkfordogguides.com/ locations/ walk.cfm?ID=1690 COST: Arnprior residents have the opportunity to help Canadians with medical or physical disabili-

MONDAY, MAY 27

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.

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sibly) WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: Seniors Active Living Centre, 77B Madawaska St, Arnprior CONTACT: Linda, 613623-5450 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.

THURSDAY, MAY 30

Two Rivers Musicals presents Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Arnprior District High School, 59 Ottawa Street, Arnprior CONTACT: Matthew Sharpe and Kelsey LaPlante, trmpdirectors@gmail.com, http://www.tworiversmusicals.ca/wordpress/ COST: Tickets will be available for purchase via the Two Rivers website.

A musical the entire family will enjoy! Performances at Arnprior District High SchoolMay 30-June 1 at 7 p.m. and Sunday June 2 at 2 p.m. (matinee performance)

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SCHOOLS RAISE $1,300 FOR NEW NURSING HOME GAIL OKUM Walter Zadow and St. John XXIII schools partnered with the Opportunity Shop to raise money for the redevelopment of The Grove Nursing Home. During Education Week from May 6 to 10, the two schools raised more than $1,300.

With Mother's Day following on May 12, the Opportu-

nity Shop set up a store in the schools' auditoriums for the students to purchase jewelry or scarves for the important women in their lives. The gifts were wrapped by volunteers and put in decorated bags. Kindergarten to Grade 2 students from Walter Zadow had the chance to shop on the Tuesday, and St. John XXIII School made their purchases on the Friday.

The theme for the Catholic Education Week this year was "Living as Joyful Disciples", and the students did just that. With smiles and excitement they demonstrated their love for the important women in their lives by purchasing lovely gifts, as well as contributing funds toward the redevelopment of our community's nursing home.

This event was a great success and an important education on love and caring for others in our community.

Walter Zadow and St. John XXIII schools partnered with the Opportunity Shop to raise money for the redevelopment of The Grove Nursing Home.

They raised more than $1,300.

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Michael Runtz photo The tiny but stunning flowers of Wild Ginger, which hide on the ground under the wildflower's distinctive leaves, tell a most unusual fib. lilies, and white trilliums (the latter two found only in bud that day) bloom early to exploit the sun's warmth before tree leaves open, replacing sunlight with shade. The Macnamara Trail is rich with spring ephemerals, which vanish as soon as darkness dominates their domain. This year, those colourful wildflowers are at least one week behind their usual blooming times.

I was particularly looking forward to seeing wild ginger in flower. A small escarpment bordering the trail is richly adorned with them, and when we arrived at that site their fuzzy heart-shaped leaves were found in abundance. But like the trilliums, only large unopened buds were visible. Only after extensive searching were a few open flowers located. The wine-coloured blooms lie on the ground under the leaves, and so are easily overlooked. They are well worth the effort to locate, however, for inside each lies an intricate pattern. A close inspection brings to the nose a rather pungent odour, not unlike that owned by decaying fungi.

That unpleasant smell is there for a purpose.

While many wildflowers release pleasant perfumes to attract pollinators, wild ginger attracts fungus

gnats, tiny flies that lay their eggs on rotting mushrooms. The gnats roam wild ginger blossoms looking in vain for a place to lay their eggs, transferring pollen in the process.

This exploitation is called "brood site deception" because the insects are tricked into thinking they found food for their larvae.

The flies leave disappointed while the wily wildflower achieves its pollination goal.

Red trilliums, soon to be in bloom, also subscribe to this deceitful strategy.

However, their odour doesn't resemble decaying fungus, but rotting flesh, because flesh flies are their dupes. In the USA red trilliums are also known as stinking Benjamin.

I don't know who old Ben was, but he sure had one heck of a body problem!

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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 international television series Wild by Nature, and has written and/or photographically illustrated 13 books on natural history topics.

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SEALED TENDERS clearly marked as to contents will be received by the undersigned until 11:00 a.m., Thursday May 30th at 105 Elgin Street West, Arnprior, ON. Maureen Spratt, Town Clerk - Town of Arnprior - 105 Elgin Street West, Arnprior, ON K7S 0A8 tender packages can be obtained from the Arnprior Town Hall located at 105 Elgin Street West, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, beginning May 13th 2019. inQuiries should be directed to: Ryan Wall, Engineering Officer - Tel.: (613) 623-4231 ext. 1838 - Email: rwall@arnprior.ca 2019 rOad resurfacing prOgraM #pw-2019-11 The Town of Arnprior is accepting bids for its 2019 Road Resurfacing program which includes the resurfacing of John Street South from William to Edey and Edey Street from Daniel to Landrigan. Also included are various asphalt patches, and sidewalk repairs. tender packages can be obtained from the Arnprior Town Hall located at 105 Elgin Street West, or electronically from Ryan Wall between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, beginning May 13th, 2019. sealed tenders clearly marked as to contents will be received by the undersigned until 11:00 a.m., Friday May 31st, 2019 at 105 Elgin Street West, Arnprior, ON. Maureen Spratt, Town Clerk - Town of Arnprior - 105 Elgin Street West, Arnprior, ON K7S 0A8 inQuiries should be directed to: Ryan Wall, Engineering Officer - Tel.: (613) 623-4231 ext. 1838 - Email: rwall@arnprior.ca

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The Town of Arnprior is issuing a request for proposal from qualified firms to manufacture, supply and install weighted, non-penetrating, guardrails/roof barriers in addition to provisional pricing for fixed roof access ladders for the Nick Smith Centre located at 77 James Street, Arnprior, ON. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for Friday, May 24, 2019 at 2:00 pm local time at the Nick Smith Centre. Bidders will be met by a Town of Arnprior Representative in the main lobby of the building.

Only those bidders who attend the mandatory site visit and have their attendance recorded will be eligible to submit a bid. Only those normally engaged in this type of work, with prior experience, applicable certification/licencing will be eligible to submit a bid.

The Request for Proposal documents will be available at the Arnprior Town Hall, 105 Elgin Street West, Arnprior, Ontario beginning Monday, May 13, 2019.

Sealed submissions, clearly labeled Town of Arnprior - RFT #PW-2019-06, will be received no later than 2:00 pm local time, Monday, June 3, 2019, and must be submitted to the following address: Town of Arnprior, 105 Elgin Street W., Arnprior, ON K7S 0A8 - Attn: Ms. Maureen Spratt, Clerk *The Town of Arnprior reserves the right to accept or reject any or all submissions. Lowest or any submission not necessarily accepted.

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May 19, 9am–2pm – Opening Day of the Arnprior Market, John Street North Downtown.

May 21, 6:30pm – Community Development Advisory Committee Meeting May 26, 9am–2pm –Arnprior Market, John Street North Downtown May 27, 6:30pm – Regular Meeting of Council in Council Chambers, 105 Elgin Street West

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This past week my sister Karen and I walked the Macnamara Trail, a delightful trail that wanders through the Nopiming Game Preserve on the east side of Arnprior. My goal was to photograph some of the wildflowers that grace the trail in early spring.

Two things were very different about this year's efforts. The excessively high water of the neighbouring Ottawa River resulted in parts of the trail being flooded, making boots a necessity. And, unexpectedly, colourful wildflowers were absent over much of the trailside terrain.

The squeals of yellowbellied sapsuckers accompanied us all through our walk. These aptly named woodpeckers drill columns of holes in trees, lapping up the resulting sap. The return of sapsuckers is soon followed by ruby-throated hummingbirds, which depend heavily on the woodpeckers' wells for nutrition until nectar-rich wildflowers come into bloom.

Eventually we came across sizable patches of bloodroot and sharp-lobed hepatica. Bloodroots are one of my favourite wildflowers.

Their white blooms with bright yellow stamens are beautiful to the eye; their leaves are sculptured marvels. When the floral bud first emerges from the ground, it is tightly wrapped inside a heavily veined and sinuous leaf, just like a newborn baby swathed in a soothing blanket.

Bloodroots, like hepaticas, spring beauties, trout-

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The Renfrew detachment investigated 289 calls for service.

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On May 4, an officer with the Renfrew OPP was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 17 in McNab/Braeside township. As a result of a traffic stop Miguel Abrahams, 47, of Saint-Eustache, Que. was issued a summons for race a motor vehicle, excessive speed and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Renfrew on June 21, 2019.

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REGULAR SERVICE TIMES 10:30 am: Sunday Morning Worship Nursery/Sunday School for all ages 6:30 pm: Sunday Evening Music Night (Last Sunday evening of month) 7:00 pm: Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study

Emmanuel Anglican 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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Two Rivers Musical Productions is proud to present Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella: The Enchanted Edition for their ninth consecutive musical. Come see mice change into horses, and a pumpkin into a beautiful coach! Enjoy the colourfully costumed townspeople at the Prince's Ball and watch while Prince Christopher searches for the girl whose foot will fit the glass slipper! This stage presentation at the Arnprior District High School, suitable for all ages, will enchant all who come to see it.

This is the Rodgers & Hammerstein edition of Cin-

derella, which is different from the original Disney film version. But it has all the charm and delight of the original.

Many of the songs in Cinderella will be familiar to the audience: In My Own Little Corner, Impossible, and 10 Minutes Ago. This year's presentation has a special event after the show is over: Children who come to the musical in their Cinderella costumes will be able to have their picture taken with Cinderella in her beautiful coach! These pictures, which will be taken by the child's accompanying parent or guardian, will be wonderful mementoes of the

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Cinderella performances will be held at 7 p.m. on Thursday May 30, Friday May 31, and Saturday June 1; and at 2 p.m. on Sunday June 2. Tickets can be purchased at Two Rivers' website, www.tworiversmusicals.ca.

Prices are $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under.

Come and enjoy a magical fun-filled evening or afternoon with all the wonderful characters in Cinderella: the Enchanted Edition. You'll leave with a song in your heart!

Marilyn Campbell is the public relations representative for Two Rivers Musical Productions.

AUCTION SALE Saturday, May 18 at 9:30 a.m. to be held Cobden Ag. Hall, Cobden, Ontario for Phil Cloutier (of Renfrew) Antiques and collectibles - Coke, Pepsi, 7Up, Goodyear, Michelin and Molson signs and items, Tonka trucks, vintage clocks, 1974 Suzuki TC 100 dirt bike.

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Mental Health Facts Mental health problems and illnesses also account for more than $6 billion in lost productivity costs due to absenteeism and presenteeism.

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Dear Family & Friends, The family of the late Joan Walters wish to express our thanks for the cards of sympathy, condolences, flowers, donations to Hospice & RVH, and the generous donations of food during our time of sorrow.

A very heartfelt and special thank you to Dr. Avelino, Dr. Strader and the Palliative Care providers, Simone, Pattie, Stephanie and Amanda for your care and compassion. To Goulet Funeral Home, Don & Natasha for guiding and helping us through this difficult time.

To Father Holly and Fr. Brennan, Fr. Starks, Fr. Siroski, Fr. Do for concelebrating Joan’s funeral Mass, as well to the ladies of Our Lady of Fatima CWL for the delicious luncheon following Mass.

Your kindness will never be forgotten.

Sincerely Tom Walters & Family

Dr. Randy Whyte & Lenna (Kemsley) Whyte Married May 17, 1969 in Sarnia Ontario.

“Your commitment to each other is an inspiration and a wonderful example of true love.”

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The family of the late Lyall Smart wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to family, friends, neighbours and the surrounding community who supported us in our time of loss.

Many thanks to Dr. Jennifer Arcand, Dr. Langlois and the nursing staff on the 2nd floor of the Renfrew Victoria Hospital for their compassionate care of Lyall, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.

Thanks to the many who sent cards of sympathy, food, flowers and donations to the Renfrew Presbyterian Church, the Alzheimer’s Society and the Canadian Diabetic Society.

Thanks to Matt Brydges and staff of McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home for their assistance.

A celebration of life for Lyall will be held at the Renfrew Presbyterian Church on Saturday May 25th from 2-4pm. We cordially invite family and friends to a casual drop in to share thoughts and memories of Lyall.

Light refreshments will be served.

With sincere gratitude, Loretta, Terry Smart & Families

Love your Daughters and your Grandsons Erin (Clay Deighton) & Carolynn (Cobey Errett), Peyton and Cooper Errett

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November 20, 1950 May 3, 2019 It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Anne Louise Pigeon, nee McFadden, while on vacation in Port Charlotte, Florida.

Anne was born in Kingston, Ontario and lived most of her life in Kanata. Our dear Anne passed peacefully on May 3, 2019, with her loving husband Oscar and her beloved son Kevin (Naomi) by her side.

Anne is survived by her stepchildren Andrew (Angela), Carron (Tim), Michael (Patricia), and predeceased by Sean. Anne will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Courtney, Jocelyn, Taylor (Sam), Cody (Lacey), Brandon, Mikayla, Morgan and Adrian, and her great-grandson Eric. Anne will be fondly remembered by her friends and co-workers, and missed by her cherished dogs Zelda, Maddie, Zeke and Maggie.

A celebration of Anne’s life will be held in the near future; a date will be determined soon.

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FLEMING DOUGLAS EWART

Unexpectedly in hospital at Ottawa, on Thurs., May 2, 2019.

Douglas E. “Doug.”

Fleming of Pakenham, age 87 years.

Beloved son of the late George & Stella (Langford) Fleming. Dear brother of Glenn of Calgary. Predeceased by 3 sisters; Helen (Keaton) Bradley, Edna and Etta Wilson.

Relatives & friends are invited to a Service Celebrating Doug’s life in St. Andrew’s United Church, Pakenham on Saturday, May 25 at 11 AM. Interment to follow in the family lot in Union Cemetery, Pakenham.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of C. R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St., Almonte, ON., 613-256-3313).

For those who choose to honour Doug. with a memorial donation, please consider St. Andrew’s United Church or Union Cemetery, Pakenham.

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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A huge thank you to family and friends who helped celebrate Joe Quilty’s 102nd birthday!

In particular, a big shout out to TerriLynn Smith for organizing a musical event at Quail Creek with musicians Randy Foster (who also looked after sound set-up), Dennis Harrington, Paul Devries, Paddy Legris, and Jim Hunter. Joe’s Ottawa Valley Gals (step dancers) Terri-Lynn Smith, Tammy-Lyn Ferguson, and Sarah Dick surprised Joe with a dance reminiscent of their years together when the dancers were young and Joe was younger. Marikje and Ali Devries showed the audience that step dancing is still alive in the Valley. Thank you one and all!

Thank you to the staff of Quail Creek who adjusted their schedules to make the day possible. The kitchen staff served a beautiful birthday cake and beverages and provided a lovely luncheon for family and friends after the fiddle and dance party.

Thank you to the residents of Quail Creek who helped make the day memorable.

(Ret’d Sgt - Ottawa Police) (October 22, 1944 May 6, 2019) It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ray in the Rosamond Wing of the Almonte General Hospital. He had endured a lengthy illness with strength and a remarkable sense of humour. He was a master of the one liner and enjoyed having the last word!

Loving husband and best friend of Ruth. Devoted brother to Liliane, predeceased by his son Shawn and sister Denise (Patoine). Also survived by many loved nieces and nephews.

Sadly missed by Ruth’s children Jason Spreckley (Jennifer), granddaughters Grace and Ella, and Tanya Spreckley (Peter Turner) and granddaughter James.

Affectionately known as “Grandpa Ray” to all! In keeping with the family wishes there will not be a visitation.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 11am in Holy Name of Mary Parish (134 Bridge St., Almonte, ON.) Interment at a later date in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Donations in memory of Ray may be made to the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation.

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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Peacefully at Hospice Renfrew on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 at the age of 77. Son of the late John and Anna Mary (Cruise) Pierunek.

Andrew is survived by his only sister Marie (Bronis Lorbetskie) as well as two sisters-in-law Teresa (late Alex) and Esther (late Michael) as well as many nieces and nephews. Andrew will be dearly missed by his long time caregiver and special nephew Gerard Lorbetskie. He is predeceased by his other brothers Patrick, Jerome (Connie), Bernard and Lawrence.

All professional Services have been entrusted to Zohr Family Funeral Home, 22 Raglan Street South Renfrew. The Memorial Mass will take place at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Douglas, on Saturday, May 18th, 2019 at 1:00 pm followed by inurnment in the parish cemetery.

Those desiring may make donations to Hospice Renfrew or St. Michael’s Parish in memory of Andrew on-line at www.zohrfuneralhome.com

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IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

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May 15th, 2000

Bernice and Arnold Pearson Together again, reunited forever

In Loving Memory of a dear Mother and Nannie (May 18, 2015), and Father and Grampie (April 4, 2012)

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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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Saturday, May 18th 9:00am – 3:00pm.

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126 Haramis Dr. Renfrew 8:00am – 2:00pm Saturday May 18, Sunday May 19 All proceeds to the charities in Keith Turner’s name.

Huge Garage Sale Friday May 17th at 12:00 noon until Monday, May 27th at 6:00pm.

4401 Highway 60 Douglas.

Tools, Household, building materials, winemaking, leisure & books.

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Rain date May 25th.

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Kitchen set, rec room furniture. collectables. carpet recliners, jugs, etc

Multi Family Yard Sale Saturday May 18th 442 Dominion St. Renfrew Household appliances.

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Peacefully at Groves Park Lodge on Monday May 13, 2019, our beloved Mom passed away at the age of 94. Dear wife of the late Frank Lynch. Dear Mom of Carole Matthews, Barbara Ootes, Douglas (Gyrd), Bernard and Michael (Rose). Predeceased by daughter Sharon. Jean will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren Stephen, Thomas, Kristopher, Sarah, Luke, Sean, Katie, Tyra and great-grandchildren Kale, Freddie, Anna and Freya. Visitations at the Goulet Funeral Home, 310 Argyle St. S., Renfrew, Tuesday May 21st: 9 – 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church, Tuesday May 21st at 10:30 a.m. Interment Parish Cemetery. In memory of Jean, donations to the Dementia Society would be appreciated.

Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneralhome.com

Lovingly, Remembered.

Sweet memories will linger forever Time cannot change them, it’s true; Years that may come cannot sever Our Loving remembrance of you.

Sadly missed, forever loved and always in our hearts.

Karen, Mark and Jason Sherriff

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BURNS - In loving memory of our Mother, Ena Burns, May 16, 2007 Memories are treasures No one can ever steal.

Death leaves heartaches That no one can heal.

Some may forget Now that you are gone.

But we will always remember No matter how long.

Love Patricia and Susan

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(Retired - Environment Canada) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Joan Watt (nee Mackin) at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital, on May 9, 2019, at the age of 83. Daughter of the late William Mackin and Elsie Labonté.

Loving mother of Randall (Debbie), Kathy (Lisa), Michael, and Donna. Aunt to many, grandmother to 7. She will also be sadly missed by her siblings: Garry Mackin, Rosemary Pritchard (Roger), and Anne Stapledon (nee Mackin). The family wish to sincerely thank the exceptional medical team at the Arnprior Hospital and Arnprior Villa for the care and compassion our mother, and family, received. Relatives and friends will be received at the Boyce Funeral Home,138 Daniel Street North, Arnprior on Thursday May 16, 2019 for a Liturgy of the Word Service at 1:00 p.m. followed by a reception in the Boyce Reception Centre. In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations may be made to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation or to a charity of your choice.

Rest in Paradise, Mom.

If I could turn back the clock That’s what I would do.

And I would live again those happy years that I shared with you.

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(Co-Founder of Capital Environmental Ventures Inc.) (Member Renfrew Lions Club) Following a brief illness, Paul passed away peacefully at Hospice Renfrew on Friday afternoon, January 11, 2019. He was 72. Son of the late James Carron and the late Pamela Kennedy-Sloane. Friend of Ann Yates of Barrhaven. Loved father of Laurie Robinson of Red Deer, Alberta and Christine Roschaer of Montreal. Grampa of Avery, Alyssa and Ayden Robinson and Great-Grampa of Mason Robinson. “Big Bro” of Diane Aubé of Burlington; Anita Schubrink-Delarge (Sandie) of Arnprior and Jane Carron of Winnipeg.

Fondly remembered by his good friend, Delbert Peever, many nieces and nephews and friends all over the world. Paul spent the last years of his life working on something we all need… “Water”. The Earth’s safety began with water - Our mission is to maintain that “privilege”. Special thanks to Dr. Pinard as well as the nurses, staff and volunteers at Hospice who helped make Paul’s final journey more bearable. “Thanks Delli for being there for me!”

Paul’s final care has been entrusted to the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior where visitation will be held on Saturday, May 25 from 10:30 to 11:15. A tribute to Paul will follow in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11:30.

Interment Flat Rapids Cemetery. A luncheon will then take place at the White Lake Women’s Institute Hall. In memory of Paul, a donation to Hospice Renfrew would be appreciated.

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Dorothy Laureen (nee Reid) Peacefully at Caressant Care, Cobden on Sunday, May 12, 2019, in her 92nd year. Loving wife of the late Raymond.

Dearly loved mother of Barbara (Darwin) Phillips, Wayne (Norma) and Muriel (Tony) Haaksman.

Cherished Grandmother of Dorothy O’Gorman, Sherri (Jeff) Jessup, Shannon (Shawn) Rebertz, Danny (Melanie), and Steve and Ashley Miller (Travis Roberts). Loving Great Granny of Tanner, Tyson and Carter Jessup; Brady and Kayla O’Gorman; Bryce and Clark Rebertz; Lewis Reid and Callum James Lavallee. Cherished longtime family friends Bill and Faye LeBlanc. Predeceased by her son David, brothers Nelson and Thomas Reid, and her parents George and Muriel (nee Mayhew) Reid. A Memorial Service will be held at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church, Renfrew on Friday, May 17 at 11 a.m. Inurnment at Goshen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Condolences or donations may be made at www.mcphailandperkins.ca

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Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home Support is seeking two summer students – one for the Home Support and one for the Golden Age Activity Centre.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Home Support summer student will plan and prepare activities for Community Support Services Month (October), create window displays and conduct a client satisfaction survey. Reporting to the Administrative Assistant/Programmer, the Activity Centre summer student will assist in the planning, organizing and facilitating of activity programs in accordance with member’s needs; centre maintenance and office duties. This position is for eight weeks starting June 24, 2019.

Qualifications: • Comfortable interacting with seniors • Written and oral communication skills • Program planning and implementing experience is an asset • Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite • Creative with good organizational skills • Able to work with minimal supervision with volunteers and as part of a team As this is a Canada Summer Jobs position, the candidate must be: • between the ages of 15 and 30 • a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and • legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

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HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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horoscopes ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 The more you take on, the more support you need, Aries. You can benefit from a mentor or consultant who has the expertise to help you get where you need to go.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 You must be very honest in your relationships this week, Cancer. Don’t confuse opinions with the truth. Maintain an open dialogue with others around you.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 It’s alright to cede a little control this week, Libra.

Delegating and sharing responsibilities can open your eyes to the talented people around you. Don’t feel guilty about taking on less work.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Others understand that you’re the go-to when things need fixing, Taurus. You have the ability to help in any situation. Embrace this talent and help others as much as you can.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Guessing will only get you so far, Leo. Instead, you must base decisions off fact and forethought; otherwise, you may end up having to do everything all over.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Listen to your gut, Gemini. If you do so, others will follow your lead. It is time to step up and take charge. Don’t worry, you will not need to justify all the decisions you make.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Take a break from alone time and make reservations for dinner for two or more, Virgo. Socializing is invaluable and can have a positive, long-lasting effect on your relationships.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 You are a creative force who inspires others to take up their own projects or follow their hearts, Scorpio. Expect others to recognize your influence and express their appreciation.

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SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, take a step back and slow down the pace if you find you have been spreading yourself too thin. This is not giving up, but taking a break.

53. Beginner 54. Everyone has one 55. University worker (abbr.)

56. Resist an attack 58. Unifying Chinese dynasty 59. Blood-sucking African fly 60. CNN’s founder

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45. Female sheep

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28. Young woman (French) 30. Within 31. Civil Service Commission 34. Sarongs 36. Father 37. It grows on heads 39. A Spanish river 40. Boundary 41. Contains music 42. Causes to feel sorrow 48. Used to restrain 50. Fictional kids character 51. South American country 52. Devote resources to

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AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 It can be challenging to be productive if your house isn’t in order, Aquarius. Give your personal life some attention and tend to affairs that may have been on the back burner for awhile.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Maintains posses-

1. __and her sisters

THIS WEEK’S PUZZLE ANSWERS IN NEXT WEEKS ISSUE.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Some pretty big ideas may inspire you to do some impressive things, Capricorn. You just need to find an investor and put some firm plans on paper.

25. DePaul University athletes 29. Bachelor of Laws

46. Where a bird lives

49. Cutlery

31. Game of skill

56. Symptom of withdrawal (abbr.)

32. Holy man

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33. Cylinder of tobacco 35. Most ingratiating 38. Repeats aloud 41. Red wine 43. Debilitating tropical disease

Susan Burns-McIntyre photo The Arnprior Dragon Boat Club is looking for new paddlers for this season. They are holding a "Meet and Greet" on May 26 at the Arnprior Curling Club.

DRAGON BOAT CLUB SEEKS NEW PADDLERS SUSAN BURNS-MCINTYRE Looking for a different summer sport?

Why not try dragon boat paddling!

Imagine 20 paddlers in a sleek, narrow boat. The drummer (coach) calls to take it away and instantly each paddler moves in unison. The boat lifts and surges forward with each stroke. It is not just about the race; it is about the challenge; it is about being in the water with friends!

The club has three crews paddling again this season - a competitive crew which is recruiting fit individuals who paddle three times a week, Monday and Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. and Sunday mornings, and compete in about four festivals each season.

If you simply love being out on the water, having fun and getting a good, allround workout, there are two recreational crews that will start paddling as soon as the docks are in place at the Arnprior Marina. One crew paddles Monday and Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. and the other crew paddles Tuesday and Thursday from 7-8 p.m.

The cost to join for the season is $150 and crews usually paddle until Thanksgiving. Life-jackets and paddles are provided by the club and no experience is required.

If you simply wish to come out and try paddling, the first session is free and it will be $10 per session thereafter (these fees will be applied to your membership if you decide to join).

The club is holding a "meet and greet" on May 26 from 6-8 p.m. in the lounge at the Arnprior Curling Club. Everyone is welcome to join us.

If you would like more information about paddling, please contact the club at arnpriordragonboat@gmail.com.

Susan Burns-McIntyre is the president of the Arnprior Dragon Boat Club.

EVERY SPRING WOULD BRING NEW LIFE TO MOTHER

LONG, DREARY WINTERS WERE ALWAYS DIFFICULT DURING 1930S, MARY COOK RECALLS MARY COOK Column

The ditches had dried up. The fields were ready to plant. Each day I could feel the warmth of spring all around us.

With the coming of the longer, sunny days, Mother became a different person. All winter, it was like someone had pulled a window-blind over her face, only occasionally letting in a bit of light. For the most part when the days and nights were dark and dreary, it was like Mother was waiting for something good to happen. And then the winter was over, and spring was here at last.

Audrey and I were sitting alone on the swing in the grape arbour. Buds were just starting to come out, and soon there would be enough leaf-cover to make a haven for us

outside where we could eat a meal and get away from the hot sun, or the steaming kitchen. I could hear Mother, through the opened window, singing a wordless tune, and the sounds of pots scraping on the Findlay Oval, and dishes against dishes. A feeling of complete contentment settled over me, but I wondered about Mother's change at the end of winter and the coming of spring.

I asked Audrey if she, so much older and so much wiser than I, noticed it too, or was it just my imagination. My sister paused for a few minutes, as she gathered her thoughts.

"It's in the wintertime she misses New York the most," she said.

Much of her answer escaped me ... much beyond the reasoning of a five or six-yearold. But I listened anyway.

"She feels shut out from the rest of the world out here in Northcote, because the car is in the drive shed up on blocks, it's a long, cold trip into Renfrew in the cutter, so she only goes in on Saturdays to deliver her eggs."

She paused again, and I thought that was the end of it. But she went on.

"Did you ever notice how she reads and

rereads that Philadelphia Inquirer paper that comes in the mail? Well, that connects her with everything going on in the place she left to come to live here in Northcote.

She gets lonesome for her friend Rosie, and I think she feels trapped in the winter ... looking out at so much snow, and she worries about fire burning the house down, and her relatives in Ottawa who can't come out to visit. So, you see, Mary, winter isn't the best time for our Mother."

I felt the utmost contentment knowing that winter was behind us, and that Mother would once again be her happy and contented self. Her seeds had come from her order to the Steele-Briggs catalogue, and were starting to sprout in the little square boxes on a table beside the back door. The rolledup braided rug had been removed from the parlour door where it had been since the first blasts of winter, and we could now sit on the horsehair settee and look at picture albums or read.

Soon the spring housecleaning would begin ... the kitchen curtains washed and starched, and the braided rugs hung on the fence outside and beaten with the broom and rolled up for the summer.

The sun had risen overhead and was beating down through the vines of the grape arbour, and I could feel myself dozing off, leaning against my sister. And I was overcome with a feeling of joy and contentment.

Mother was back ... everything was right in my world.

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

Mary is a longtime writer with several books in print and in electronic copies.

Mary Cook's Memories appears as a regular column.

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