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PARADE CALL TO ACTION The Renfrew Victoria Hospital Call to Action initiative promotes health care awareness and healthy life-style choices. Riding the Call to Action float at this year’s Renfrew Lions Santa Claus Parade Saturday, from left in front are Gabby Carthy, Colby Carthy, Ava Freitag, CJ Carthy and July Cobus; and back, Korbin Wright, Abby Wright and Ella Tettemer.

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It appears the anticipated Renfrew skateboard park will be located beside the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre.

New recreation director Barclay Mayhew says the Renfrew parks and recreation department is talking to one Canadian company about layouts that would fit two possible locations, and plans to talk to

two other companies.

One site is next to the volleyball courts, near the splash pad.

The other, which appears to be the preference, is the outdoor rink at the east side of the activity centre.

Mayhew says the recreation committee will be recommending $20,000 be set aside for the skateboard park in the 2012 town budget.

See ‘SKATEBOARD’, Page 6

Roads and bridges are crumbling across this country as municipalities cry out for more sustainable funding.

Renfrew County is no exception, but public works director Dave Darch says there is still good reason to be pleased with its new 10-year capital works program.

The program was unanimously approved by county council Nov. 30.

Certain assumptions are made in the program, including a growth of two per cent in the county’s tax levy each year, an assumption that allows the allocation of tax levy dollars for road and bridge work to increase from $5.7 million next year to $6.8 million by 2021.

Gas tax revenue and debt financing will also provide revenues that will allow the county to spend up to $12 million on capital works each of the next 10 years.

Municipalities were given opportunity to comment on the recent draft. Five municipalities did, including Admaston-Bromley, Greater Madawaska and Horton.

Some adjustments were made to accommodate the feedback. This included advancing work on Lochwinnoch Road (in Horton) to 2014, 2015 and 2016. Admaston-Bromley only sought clarification on a few projects, while Greater Madawaska commented on six roads or bridges.

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Continued from front page Greater Madawaska Mayor Peter Emon said it was nice to have input and called the program “extensive and well done. I fully endorse and support what’s being proposed. I have no concerns moving forward.”

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Renfrew County’s 2012 capital works budget of $11.2 million will accommodate work on four bridges, four culverts and 11 roads.

“The over-riding principle in all of the capital works is Just in Time,” said director Darch.

An example would be doing surface treatments on certain roads, such as Foymount Road, and returning for needed surface treatments seven or eight years later, instead of doing far more expensive road reconstruction at four or five times the cost.

Four of the roads earmarked for work in 2012 are Bruce Street at the north end of Renfrew, Victoria Street in Petawawa, Matawatchan Road in Greater Madawaska and the Ruby Road in Bonnechere Valley (where chunks of crumbling asphalt can easily be pulled from sections of the road).

Respective allocations for those projects are $480,000, $2.08 million, $1 million and $1.05 million.

The 3.2 kilometres of Bruce Street will be resurfaced. The urbanizing of Victoria Street (with curbs and gutters) will be

replacements.”

The operations committee had considered one of four options for Dam Lake Bridge: 1) status quo by retaining the county’s cost-sharing policy for two-tonne load limit structures; 2) a financial cap on local municipalities, with the local municipality sharing replacement costs up to a maximum of $50,000. The county would cover any overall costs above $100,000; 3) equal-share costing; and, 4) full county funding.

The operations committee supported option 3 and directed the department to develop a comprehensive policy to address how bridge replacements are funded.

However, some county councillors took

exception, at the Nov. 30 meeting of country council, to a municipality being given an exception to the funding policy for bridge repairs.

“I think the elected officials want a consistent policy without exceptions, and I’m okay with that,” said public works director Dave Darch.

“We’ll have recommendations from staff coming forward to committee and council in the near future.”

During county council discussion Nov. 30, Shulist suggested his municipality would provide costs-in-kind to help pay for earlier work on the Dam Lake Bridge project.

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Renfrew County council was ready to pass a resolution to split the cost of about $250,000 to replace the Dam Lake Bridge in Madawaska Valley.

The township was pushing for the bridge’s replacement so about 10 families are not left isolated, without access to fire and ambulance service.

Because of its deteriorating condition, the bridge (located off Old Barry’s Bay Road) has a two-tonne limit.

After extensive discussion Nov. 30, county council decided to return the item to the operations committee in February.

It’s expected a vote on a revamped policy will take place at February’s meeting of county council.

The plan is to reshape the funding policy for bridges that sit on the roads belonging to lower-tier municipalities.

Technically, all bridges are the county’s responsibility.

The new 10-year capital works plan has the county spending $125,000 (of the esti-

mated $250,000 total cost) to replace Dam Lake Bridge in 2013.

The county has about 60 bridges that are three metres or longer, and close to 200 large culverts.

Dam Lake is among about five County bridges with a weight limit of only two tonnes and the one deemed to require the most attention at this time.

Such bridges are also lower-priority items, but Madawaska Valley was looking for a different financial arrangement if the bridge was to be repaired sooner (as in 2013) rather than later.

In a Nov. 28 letter from Madawaska Valley Mayor David Shulist to Renfrew County council, Shulist questioned if his municipality should have to contribute any funds to replace Dam Lake Bridge, which is about 12 metres long.

In the same letter, Shulist requested the county “not consider imposing any type of cost-sharing requirements to municipalities where county bridges are located, but alternatively work with these individual municipalities to determine a more affordable solution to funding their

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done in conjunction with underground sewer and water work by the Town of Petawawa. A three-year plan for Matawatchan Road has been consolidated into one year, but as a result not all of the planned realignments will be done. And Ruby Road, which had a few of its 14 kilometres resurfaced a few years ago, will have $2.45 million spent over three years to reconstruct about 10 kilometres.

The first section worked on, in 2012, will run from near Gorman Road to the boundary of the Pikwakanagan reserve.

Other roads on the 2012 capital works program are Grattan, Barron Canyon, Whelan-Norton, Flat Rapids, Opeongo, Drive-In and Letterkenny. Roads to receive major attention in 2013 include Cobden (from Highway 60 to the CPR crossing), Hyndford, Forest Lea and Rockingham.

The largest culvert cost in 2012 will be about $450,000 for the Hales Creek culvert on B-Line Road.

The four bridges to be repaired in 2012 will be Addington Road, Petawawa River, Centennial Lake and Indian River. The largest allocation will be $650,000 for a new steel railings system on the Petawawa bridge.

About $150,000 will be spent on engineering for the Centennial Lake Bridge project, prior to replacing the deck in 2013 for $3 million.

Tables listing the road, bridge and culverts in the 10-year-capital works program are expected to be posted on Renfrew County’s website at www.countyofrenfrew.ca.

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Growth at CFB Petawawa with 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron STEVE NEWMAN

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Changes are happening at Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, but one thing hasn’t changed.

Lt.-Col. Chris Moyle, who became the base’s new commander June 29, says he’s proud to see continuing and unwavering support for the troops from across Renfrew County.

While he’s only in his first six months as base commander, 14 years of working on the base have shown him that community support for the soldiers and their families continues.

More troops are coming, too, as construction continues on the base’s new helicopter squadron, whose footings are nearly a kiloLt.-Col. Chris Moyle, commander in metre long.

Previously called MHLH, or chief at Canadian Forces Base Petawawa, addresses Renfrew County medium- to heavy-lift helicopter, the squadron is now officially council.

called 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron.

The number of soldiers arriving to support the program may be as high as 450, with a total number of family members of maybe 1,200.

“The helicopter project is going very, very well,” said Lt.-Col. Moyle, who indicated there will be enough infrastructure in place by the summer of 2012 to enable initial operating capability.

“You’ll see 20, 25 families coming to your communities next summer, and the remainder the summer after that.”

By the summer of 2013, infrastructure should be completed, as personnel start flying the six or eight Chinook helicopters located on site.

This will mean busier skies in Renfrew County, but also across the country, said Lt.-Col. Moyle.

“There will be more activity over the county, without a doubt, because we’ll still have the 427 tactical helicopter squadron here which is based on the Bell (light-utility) helicopter.”

The base commander says the Chinooks will be “used significantly, not just in Petawawa, not just in Renfrew County, but for exercises and support to the (Canadian) Forces across the country.”

CFB Petawawa doesn’t have another major deployment until its soldiers head back to Kabul, Afghanistan in 2014.

But their presence will continue to be felt in Renfrew County, where CFB staged a large exercise (Maple Resolve) in the spring and another (Royal Canon Shot) in November.

A large exercise will reach several Renfrew County communities next spring. Known as

Spartan Bear, it will run three to four weeks in April and May. “They can expect to see 3,000 to 4,000 troops in a scenario moving from town to town,” said the base commander.

“Some will probably be based on operations from an international perspective, of lessons we have learned, and some will probably be based on domestictype response operations.

“The brigade’s task is to respond domestically or internationally, which means it has to be flexible in its training.”

Several county councillors expressed their municipalities’ support for the soldiers.

These councillors included Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards Mayor Janice Visneskie, who said, “We’re very proud of you … We have so much respect for you and your soldiers.”

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The ‘Frew Fest is returning.

Renfrew’s first winter festival in several years had a good response last year, so a second annual Frew Fest is set for Jan. 28, 2012.

Most events will take place at the MaTe-Way Activity Centre. Exceptions will be the fishing derby on the Bonnechere River and the Red Neck Crashed Ice event at O’Brien Park.

The crashed-ice event is tailored after the Red Bull Crashed Ice World Championships, in which skaters race to the finish line on a narrow, downhill stretch of ice. Skaters advance to finals through a

series of elimination heats.

The Renfrew Parks and Recreation Department will be relying on staff and volunteers to make the festival a reality. steve.newman@metroland.com

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Inaugural session of county council Tuesday Tuesday morning (Dec. 13) Bob Sweet will be officially acclaimed as warden during the 2011-12 inaugural session of Renfrew County council.

Members of the pub-

lic are welcome to attend the 10 a.m. session at the Pembroke council chambers. Sweet, who is the mayor of Petawawa, is entering an unprecedented fifth term as warden.

Contract extension Dave Darch’s current contract, as director of Renfrew County public works and engineering, expires April 30, 2012.

But he’s not ready to retire quite yet. Renfrew County council has approved an extension of his contract to Dec. 31, 2013.

Darch, who anticipates retiring within the next five years, began as public works director in 2007.

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Renfrew County Warden Bob Sweet presents the Wellness Challenge Cup to the social services department after October’s Healthy Workplace Month. From left are employee health co-ordinator Bev Zadow, manager of social housing Carol Neill, director of social services David Anderson, health and wellness committee member Brian Leahey, Sweet, county chief administrative officer Jim Hutton, Renfrew County manager of Ontario Works Chery Leigh, health and wellness committee member David Carter, and manager of child care services Judy Mulvihill.

Triumphant, healthy month for social services STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

The winner of the County of Renfrew’s inaugural Wellness Challenge Cup is the social services department. But the biggest winners were the 73 participants from the nine different departments.

Back in 2001, Canada’s Healthy Workplace Week was introduced by the Canadian Healthy Workplace Council.

At the time it was a webbased initiative to increase awareness of workplace health for the short- and long-term success of organizations, and for the well-

being of employees.

The week-long event has since become Canada’s Health Workplace Month, which took place this past October.

Now organized by the National Quality Institute and the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, the event has caught on with Renfrew County staff.

There were exercise-based activities in past years, but this year it was decided to introduce the Wellness Challenge Cup for county employees.

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“Studies and research,” said Zadow, “are showing that organizations that pay attention to health and wellness reap a win-win for both employer and employee … as employees experience improved quality of life and increased productivity.”

The themes of this year’s health workplace activities were on being positive in the workplace, positive with friends and family, positive about the community and positive about worklife harmony.

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Continued from front page That means other fundraising efforts will probably be required, since Mayhew estimates it will cost $50,000.

“We’re hoping we’re in that ballpark. It will depend on fundraising, too, but we’re pretty optimistic,” said Mayhew.

The Rotary Club of Renfrew has also expressed interest in backing the project.

Some council members are already on record as saying recreation priorities for next year include the skateboard park.

Fundraising efforts by local youth are underway, while recreation committee chairman Tom Anderson has called the park a priority item.

“It’s being given a high degree of urgency,” said Mayor Bill Ringrose.

health component.

Renfrew resident David Anderson, who’s the county’s social services director, took part in the walking program.

“I think we’re all striving to find a worklife balance these days,” he said. “We’re all too busy to take time out to exercise, but it is important.”

Of 73 county staff participating in the Wellness Cup Challenge, 35 were from social services.

“I certainly hope everyone is up for the challenge,” said Anderson of the department’s prospects of winning again in 2013. “They’re a competitive bunch.”

Dozens of local youth have expressed interest in the park. Some youth have also been consulted, to ask for their input on the possible content and look of the park.

The recreation department is also speaking to, or plans to speak to, three different companies that make skateboard facilities.

Recreation program co-ordinator Joanne Caldwell has also worked closely with local youth on the issue. “The kids are really passionate about skateboarding and having something to do, and I think I can help them with that,” she said.

Since the park is going to be here in the long term, it’s important the facility meets youth needs, she added. Therefore, the goal is to have ramps that accommodate skateboarders as well as scooters, bikers and in-line skaters.

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WELLNESS MEDICAL CLINIC Early in 20012 the Dacre and Area Community Association (DACA) Centre will be hosting a Wellness Medical Clinic, put on by the Renfrew County Paramedics. “At present, the time frame would see this clinic up and running in early January 2012,� DACA president David Scharff said in a Nov. 24 letter to council. “This is a free clinic which is open to residents of Admaston-Bromley and we would welcome their participation.�

The county paramedics will be offering services such as blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate monitoring, and health counselling.

Dates and times are yet to be set. “We would also like to inform the council that similar privileges enjoyed by Greater Madawaska are available to Admaston-Bromley.

Specifically the DACA Centre is available for township-related functions, such as departmental meetings or political events at no charge, provided the hall is available,� the correspondence said.

Such events must be booked in advance through Bob Colterman at 613-432-5753.

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Two good neighbours have taken their relationship one step further.

Admaston-Bromley council has passed a bylaw executing an extended four-year automatic aid agreement with North Algona Wilberforce.

The agreement will provide first-response fire protection services to North Algona Wilberforce Township from Jan. 1, 2012 to Dec. 31, 2015.

The cost for this service will be a stand-by fee of $7,500 and fire suppression and response costs of $410 per apparatus per occurrence per hour and $20 per firefighter per hour.

In separate fire-related talks, Bonnechere Valley Township is considering its future relationship with Admaston-Bromley. “We are very fortunate to work with our neighbouring municipalities,� Douglas Fire Committee Chair Bob Dick wrote in a Nov. 29 letter to the Township of Bonnechere Valley.

Admaston-Bromley already shares two other agreements with Bonnechere Valley, for use of the Bonnechere Valley animal shelter facilities and user fees for recreation services.

Bonnechere Valley was concerned it was paying for a seldom-used service. “Budgets are coming up and dollars are getting shorter,� Dick said. He told council that Bonnechere Valley made a total 22 calls for service during the four years of the agreement.

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xpelling students for bullying is not going to solve the problem. Addressing the issues behind the bullying should be the place to start.

A recent Accepting Schools Act introduced by Premier Dalton McGuinty seems to take a stand against bullying in schools, but will it really help control the underlying issues – or the alarming number of youth suicides?

Self-acceptance, respect and understanding are some of the tools our young people need to survive in the world. This isn’t taught by expelling them for sending hateful text messages or bullying each other online.

The bill proposes to address bullying of all kinds, including bullying related to gender identity and sexual orientation as well as race, ancestry, colour, religion and disability. This proposal will support the role of Gay Straight Alliance organizations at the school level and provide teachers with the training and resources related to the early intervention.

The Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario president Sam Hammond says he believes that by creating legal obligations for school boards to address bullying prevention, intervention, education and discipline – up to and including expulsion of a student – the bill builds on current policy established by the Safe Schools Act. It also shows the government is serious about ending bullying and that it is a shared responsibility.

We all have a role to play to end bullying.

To the editor: To the woman who found my pink wallet at No Frills, thank you so much for your incredible honesty.

Not everyone would have been so fast in handing it back.

I am very grateful as I was very upset that I’d lost it.

Thank you.

Lana Lepine Renfrew

Editorial Policy The Renfrew Mercury welcomes signed letters to the editor. A 500word limit is recommended. Include a full name, complete address and a contact phone number. To submit a letter, email to lucy.hass@metroland.com, fax to 613-432-6689 or mail to The Mercury, 35 Opeongo Rd., Renfrew, ON, K7B 2T2.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Welcome to the RVH Auxiliary House Tour To the editor: Hi, and Merry Christmas to everyone, far and wide.

How many activities have you attended during the last few weeks?

If you are like me, too many, so it is time to do something for yourself and perhaps a friend or two.

Why not plan to attend the Christmas House Tour on Dec. 11 in Renfrew and Horton – beautifully-decorated homes just waiting for you to come and see.

The volunteer hospital auxiliary members, who have been active for over 65 years, are once again sponsoring this year’s Christmas House Tour.

It starts at 12:30 p.m. and lasts until 5 p.m. You can end the tour by having tea at the hospital.

Six houses are proudly presented by their owners for you to see in their Christmas splendor: Jon and Sasha Pole, 219 Opeongo Rd.; Andy and

Linda Boldt, 97 Erindale Ave.; Brent Carson and Susan Wilson, 818 Kedrosky Dr.; Mike and Susan Agnel, 577 Raglan St. S.; and Steve Campbell and Gail Reid, 270 Lochiel St. S. And we are so fortunate to also have Ray and Regina Puhalski, 27 Ruttan Rd., Horton Township, on the show list.

Dec. 11 this year is going to be the talk of the town for a long time to come. You will be sorry if you miss it.

I bet you didn’t know that the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Auxiliary women work all year and donate all their money to fund projects for the hospital.

They run the gift shop, a real hidden gem, in the hospital. It will be open Dec. 11 and offering a 20 per cent discount on all sales.

They make and sell meat pies during the Christmas season, and run a strawberry shortcake and bake sale during Canada Day festivities.

And don’t forget, you still have time to purchase a ticket on the miniature Victorian house raffle and lottery fundraiser. This house is on display at Stone Meadows Kitchen Shop, 350 Raglan St. S. Tickets are $25 each. Any little or big girl would love to play with this wonderful furnished house, which even has electric lights. But you cannot have it if you don’t win, so buy a ticket.

If you go on the house tour, buy a ticket on the house, purchase something from the gift shop, a meat pie or whatever.

Remember, when you support the hospital auxiliary, you are supporting one of the most important industries in Renfrew – Renfrew Victoria Hospital. Help us so we can help you.

Audrey Green Renfrew Victoria Hospital Auxiliary Member Renfrew

What a Christmas treat!

To the editor: The true Christmas spirit was present in the United Church on Sunday evening, thanks to Rob McKenzie, who performed a one-man show of the Dickens tale of Scrooge.

His interpretation of all the characters was realistic and the artistry he displayed in voice changes, inflections and body language was phenomenal.

I cannot imagine the number of hours Rob must have spent in memorizing the script, which lasted almost 90 minutes. With a simple but effective backdrop, the show was carried solely by the skills of Rob himself.

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True to the spirit of Christmas, all goodwill donations were for charity. Certainly this gesture depicted the generosity of the changed Scrooge at the end of the story, which is so well known to all.

To add to the evening, Melissa Friske began the entertainment by singing five selections with the voice of an angel. How fortunate we are to have such talent here in the Valley and such generous people to share it with others.

Thanks to Rob and Melissa for a wonderful, heartwarming gesture in the true spirit of the season.

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The auditor general’s scathing report “validates” Progressive Conservative campaign themes, according to John Yakabuski. The Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP pointed at the Liberals’ election promise to create 50,000 green energy jobs, only to have Auditor General Jim McCarter on Monday show that 30,000 are short-term construction jobs.

“It basically validates everything we’ve said,” Yakabuski said. “We were telling the truth and they were not.”

Energy Minister Chris Bentley told the Toronto Star the government never promised all green jobs would be permanent.

“We’ve been very clear there would be a mix. There’s nothing wrong with construction jobs. They put food on the table for families,” said Bentley.

Still, Yakabuski had plenty from the report to sling at the Liberals: • Billions worth of renewable energy projects were online quickly, but with little oversight. The one per cent annual increase to ratepayers is up to 7.9 per cent a year for the next five years.

• Even with Ontario Hydro ratepayers contributing $8 billion since 1999 to debt retirement, some of that money has gone to stranded debt, meaning it will take longer to pay off the $7.8 billion owed.

• The Ministry of Natural Resources has no idea what the forestry management activities are of one-third of the sector’s companies. In the $12-billion-ayear industry, companies say they are replanting 40 per cent of the trees they cut down, but up to half of them might not be surviving.

• Ontario drivers pay five times what other Canadians pay for auto insurance.

That’s because injury claims are much higher. Fraud costs up to $1.3 billion a year.

• Although Ontarians are paying more

for family doctors, that hasn’t meant better access. The few doctors still on the fee-for-service model earn 25 per cent less than those on popular alternative funding arrangements.

• It is unclear if the $1.1 billion a year paid to specialist doctors to do extra research or move to underserviced parts of the province is working or not.

• As one of the largest wholesale wine and spirits buyers in the world, the government should lobby companies for lower prices instead of allowing them to peg costs at retail prices.

• Many Trillium Foundation grant-getters can’t prove how they spent money from the $100 million fund.

• The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities doesn’t check to ensure private colleges it has shut down have actually closed.

• The 85 per cent goal for high school graduates hasn’t been reached, though numbers are increasing.

• There is no proper accounting for the almost $500 million spent annually on people with developmental disabilities.

• More is spent on Legal Aid in Ontario than any other province, but only the destitute qualify. It is unknown if the $190 million paid to lawyers is justified.

• Lawyer fees have skyrocketed while caseloads remain the same. A full 80 per cent of clients don’t get service within the 90-day deadline.

Yakabuski said the green economy hasn’t worked in other jurisdictions.

Technology can’t make the wind blow more often or the sun shine brighter.

Although his party is blamed for rolling brown-outs early last decade, he insists more natural gas was found to make up the difference.

“We haven’t solved the energy situation,” said Yakabuski, PC energy critic.

He added that only by cutting costs, meaning a public sector wage freeze, will the province wrestle down its debt.

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MP Gallant welcomes passage of crime bill

Editor’s note: Following is a news release from the office of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP Cheryl Gallant.

“This legislation is long overdue,” stated Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant. “As I stood and voted for our Safe Streets and Communities Act, my thoughts turned to a young Barry’s Bay girl and her horrible, brutal, senseless murder. The thought that her murderer was never publicly identified and back on the streets after only three years, the result of a flawed justice system, outraged the entire Bay community. Today’s vote was long overdue.”

First introduced as legislation on May 16, 2007, until Canadians elected a strong, stable majority Conservative Government, the Opposition in Parliament was determined to pursue their policy of being soft on crime and the people who commit those offences.

“One of the priorities that I ran on during the spring election was the safety of Canadian families and the communities we live in,” said Gallant. “Promised in our election platform to be passed within the first 100 sitting days of Parliament, just like my promise to abolish the long-gun registry, promise made, promise kept!”

The Safe Streets and Communities Act

includes comprehensive reforms that had been debated during the previous session, but never became law. The components of the Act include: • increased penalties for sexual offences against children, • tougher sentences for organized drug crime, • Sébastien’s law: to better protect the public from violent and repeat young offenders, • ending house arrest for serious crimes, • providing victims with the right to attend parole hearings, • eliminating pardons for serious crimes, • additional discretion for the Minister of Public Safety when considering the return of Canadian offenders from abroad, • increased accountability for victims of terrorism, and • increased protection for vulnerable immigrants from human trafficking and exploitation.

“Our government received a strong mandate to keep working for safety of Canadians and their families. Canadians can count on our government’s commitment to standing up for the rights of victims ensuring criminals are held fully accountable for their actions,” she said.

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Schools host annual Christmas concerts One of the best things about Christmas time is the display of local talent that the schools’ annual Christmas concerts provide. Here is a list of some school concerts: • Renfrew Collegiate Institute: Band Concert, Dec. 11 from 2 to 4 p.m.

• Opeongo High School: Winter Music Concert, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m.

• Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School: God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen; Dec.15 at 1:30 p.m., evening performances: 6 p.m., JK/SK, for parents of

children with last names beginning with A to L; 7:30 p.m., for parents of children with last names beginning with M to Z. • Admaston Public School: Dec.15 at 6 p.m.

• Renfrew District Christian School: Dec. 19, 7 p.m. at the Hebron Christian Reform Church.

• Queen Elizabeth Public School: Dec. 19 and 20, 2:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. both days.

• Eganville Public School: Dec. 20 at 12:30 p.m.

• St. Joseph’s Catholic

School, Calabogie: Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m.

• Cobden Public School: Dec. 21 at 12:30 p.m.

• Central Public School: Dec.21, 6:30 p.m.

• St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School: Dec. 21, 6:30 p.m., at St. Joseph’s Catholic High School.

• St. James Catholic School, Eganville: Dec. 21 at 7 p.m.

• St. Joseph’s Catholic High School: Dec. 22, 7 to 10 p.m.

For more information, please contact the schools’ offices.

Dan Paul Rogers, Bailey Rogers and Rick Rogers entertain the studio crowd.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE NO. 3 Reconstruction of COUNTY ROAD 71 (Matawatchan Road) From 6.5 km south of Highway 41 to County Road 65 (Centennial Lake Road) The Process The County of Renfrew has completed a Class Environmental Assessment screening for County Road 71 – Matawatchan Road. The County is now finalizing the design for the improvement of a 3.3 kilometre section of the road from 6.5 kilometres south of Highway 41 to Centennial Lake Road (County Road 65). This section of road is currently in poor condition and in need of rehabilitation.

The work consists of local operational improvements to the road and includes: • Surface rehabilitation; • Surface and shoulder widening; • Localized Vertical and Horizontal changes to the alignment; • Property acquisition for road widening; • Intersection improvements; • Culvert replacements and extensions; • Drainage improvements and; • Roadside safety improvements The County has determined that these improvements are a Schedule “A+” Project, as described in the Municipal Class EA. A Public Open House has been planned as follows:

OPEN HOUSE Date: Thursday December 8, 2011 Location: Denbigh-Griffith Lions Hall 25991 Highway 41, Griffith, Ontario Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Presentation: 7:00 p.m.

At the Open House, the County will present information regarding the recommended design and the scheduling of the works.

Individuals, groups, and the general public may provide comments at any time during this project. Any information or comments received pertaining to this project, including name and address, form part of the public record and may be disclosed/made available by the County to such persons as the County sees fit. Accordingly, in providing any such information, you shall be deemed to have consented to its use and disclosure as part of this planning process. Information for this project and for other County of Renfrew road improvement projects can be obtained through the Environmental Studies link on the County’s Public Works & Engineering web page at http://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/publicworks.htm For more information, please contact: Michael C. Pinet, P. Eng. Manager of Capital Works Department of Public Works & Engineering County of Renfrew 9 International Drive Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5 Email: mpinet@countyofrenfrew.on.ca Phone:

Dave J. Darch, P. Eng Director of Public Works & Engineering Department of Public Works & Engineering County of Renfrew 9 International Drive Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5 Email: ddarch@countyofrenfrew.on.ca

1-800-273-0183 or 613-732-4353 Fax: 613-732-0087 Web: www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca

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Close to $12,000 raised at CJHR Holly Jolly Radiothon SHERRY HAAIMA sherry.haaima@metroland.com

Heritage Radio is giving three local charities an early Christmas gift.

The Nov. 26 Holly Jolly Radiothon raised $12,000, to be shared equally by the Bonnechere Manor Foundation, the Child Poverty Action Network of Renfrew County and Renfrew County United Way. The parking lot of the Burnstown Road studio was filled with cars and the station was abuzz with activity for the event, where residents were invited to come out and watch the show and visit with the elves and Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Organizers are expressing their thanks to all those involved in making the event such a tremendous success.

Among the featured talent were Ray Chapeskie, Johnny Kashub and Sylvester Dombroskie, who started off the show. Renfrew’s own Rob Dillon and friends followed with many wonderful songs.

Classic Country Review was up next, followed by the Rogers, with Dan Paul, Rick and Bailey Rogers.

Dan Paul was inducted into the Ottawa Valley Country Hall of Fame this year, report event organizers.

Cruise-N-Country closed the event. Among those putting in guest appearances were Max Keeping, Renfrew-Nipising-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski, Robyn Arsenault of the Bonnechere Manor Foundation, Lyn Smith of CPAN with the Harmony Choir, David Studham of the United Way and Jennifer Gardiner of Ontario Power Generation.

Photos by Sherry Haaima

Heritage Radio’s resident elves, Holly and Jolly, left, keep things lively Saturday.

Heritage Radio hosts Art Jamieson and Dai Basset the elf join Robyn Arsenault of the Bonnechere Manor Foundation for a holiday snapshot.

Township vehicle in rollover

On Tuesday at 11 a.m. a Greater Madawaska Township municipal plow truck was involved in a single vehicle roll-over accident on Hydro Dam Road. The operator was not seriously injured and was transported to Renfrew Victoria Hospital by municipal staff for assessment of his injuries.

“We are fortunate our operator was not seriously injured and another vehicle was not involved,” Mayor Peter Emon said.

Municipal road clearing operations in the short term will not be significantly affected by the vehicle being out of service.

“Our public works staff will continue to work to ensure the service to all roads in our network will be plowed and sanded properly,” Emon said.

Drug warrant executed Project Paradigm of the OPP Drug Enforcement Section executed a drug warrant in Renfrew and as a result a significant amount of drugs were seized and one male is in custody.

The investigation was conducted with assistance from the Renfrew OPP, Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the Canine Unit.

On Thursday, Dec. 1 police entered an apartment on Farewell Street in Renfrew.

A quantity of cocaine, marihuana, oxycontin, dilaudid, hydromorphone, and drug related equipment was seized.

A 22-year-old Renfrew man was arrested and charged with a long list of charges: CDSA 5(2) possession for the purpose Schedule I – cocaine; CDSA 4(1) possession Schedule II cannabis marijuana - under 30 grams, CDSA 5(2); possession for the purpose Schedule I - other drugs (oxycontin), CDSA 5(2); possession for the purpose Schedule I - other drugs (dilaudid), CDSA 5(2); possession for the purpose Schedule I - other drugs (hydromorphone); three counts of CC 145(3) Fail to comply with undertaking or recognizance; and two counts of CC 733.1(1) breach of probation order. Campbell was held in custody for a bail hearing Dec. 2.

He was remanded in custody until Dec. 7.

Const. Mike Hartwick led the investigation.

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Two people are in custody facing fraud charges after a local retailer suspected a fraud was underway in Renfrew.

On Dec. 1 Renfrew OPP attended the Canadian Tire store on O’Brien Road after two females attended the store.

The females were observed entering the store empty-handed, and then they removed merchandise from the shelves and attended the customer service counter and returned the merchandise.

The females received a store credit for the value of the merchandise, and were in the process of shopping with the store credit when police attended.

Further charges are pending after a search of their vehicle revealed receipts from numerous retailers in Gatineau, Ottawa, Kingston and Peterborough.

The women, 28 and 34 years old, from Highlands East, remain in police custody charged with two counts of fraud under $5,000.

Further charges are expected. They returned to bail court on Monday, Dec. 4.

Const. Tina Hunt is investigating.

CALL FOR SERVICE The Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to 178 calls for service during the past week.

ada. A 23-year-old Renfrew man was also charged with defamatory libel and held for bail, then released on a recognizance for court in Renfrew Dec. 7.

As a result of that investigation, on Nov. 24 members of the Renfrew OPP, Killaloe OPP and Renfrew County Crime Unit attended that location and executed a search warrant, recovering stolen property, which resulted in two further charges of possession of property obtained by crime against both accused. Both remain in custody.

Const. John Windle is leading the investigation.

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While conducting RIDE spot checks at the intersection of Highway 60 and Cobden Road in Admaston Bromley Township on Dec. 1, OPP officers located a driver who had been drinking.

After failing a roadside alcohol screening test, the male driver was arrested and transported to the detachment for further testing. A 57-year-old Douglas man was charged with driving over 80 mgs. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew Jan. 25. Const. Joey Limlaw investigated.

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BREAK AND ENTER An apartment on Hall Avenue in Renfrew was entered and electronics stolen during November.

On Nov. 29 the victim reported they believed an ipod and portable DVD player had been stolen sometime during the month.

There was no sign of forced entry to the apartment.

Const. Jeff Cassidy investigated.

DOMESTIC DISPUTES During the past week officers from the Renfrew OPP investigated three domestic disputes. One investigation is continuing while the other two investigations resulted in no charges.

MISCHIEF All four tires on a car were slashed overnight on Dec. 3 in Renfrew. The car was parked in the parking lot at 57 Raglan St. S. at 6 p.m., and when the owner returned at 1:50 a.m. the tires were flat.

Const. Marc Bennett is investigating.

Also overnight on Dec. 3, an Ottawa Citizen box was taken and a mailbox tipped over. The incident took place on Opeongo Road in Renfrew. There are no suspects.

INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN THEFT, POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY, LIBEL CHARGES On Nov. 23, after an extensive investigation into theft of horses and distribution of defamatory libel, members of the Renfrew OPP and Renfrew County Crime Unit attended a residence located on Silver Lake Road to make arrests.

The OPP charged a 47-year-old man and 41-year-old woman with four counts of theft under $5,000 contrary to section 334(b) and defamatory libel contrary to section 301 of the Criminal Code of Can-

A female driver had her driver’s licence suspended for three days after blowing in the warn range on a roadside alcohol screening device. On Nov. 28 at about 3:55 p.m., OPP officers responded to a report of a possible impaired driver leaving the LCBO in Renfrew. Officers stopped the car on Highway 132 and the 56-year-old female driver from Mount St. Patrick blew a warn at the roadside testing. No charges were laid. Const. Rick Shikatani investigated.

Const. Julie Lapointe issued a ticket to a female driver after she approached a RIDE spot check with open alcohol in the vehicle. On Dec. 1, shortly after 10 p.m., on Highway 132 officers were conducting RIDE when the vehicle approached. After seizing the open alcohol, a 56-year-old woman from Eganville was issued the ticket for having open alcohol in a vehicle.

THEFT Police are investigating the theft of a laptop computer from the Renfrew Public Library. The computer was last seen at closing on Tuesday, Nov. 29. The laptop was secured with a cable lock, which was located undamaged but the computer is missing. Const. Chris Colton is investigating.

Money was stolen from a school change room on Nov. 23. Const. Tina Hunt assisted in the investigation at RCI and two suspects admitted their involvement and agreed to return the money. No charges will be laid.

Crime Stoppers Pembroke/Renfrew County believes that someone may have information that could assist police in solving these crimes.

If you have information on any criminal offence that results in charges being laid, you qualify for an award of up to $2,000. Call Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 613-735-8477 (735-TIPS).

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If you don’t heed the message of RIDE checks, the next lights you see on the highway could be those of an accident scene.

OPP invites public input

Renfrew OPP Constable Andre Kolkowski passes the roadside breathalyzer into the back seat of the cruiser. Upon detecting an odour of alcohol, a motorist will be asked to go to the cruiser, sit in the back seat, and the officer will read a demand for a roadside screening device test and then perform the test. If you refuse to blow, you are charged with failing to comply. If you fail the roadside test, you are taken to the police station for further tests where, if you blow over .08 mg of alcohol, you will be charged with a criminal offense. Mercury photos by Lucy Hass

Festive RIDE crackdown on Consider the consequences of impaired driving before you turn that key LUCY HASS lucy.hass@metroland.com

The holiday season is here and homes sparkle with coloured lights.

The streets, it seems, have come to life.

And life is exactly what other lights are flashing for – the cruiser rooftops lights of the Renfrew OPP. Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) is part of a yearround initiative to keep area streets and highways safe for all.

This year’s Festive RIDE program began Nov. 25 and has been running day and night, with a minimum of four spot checks per day.

The provincial government provides grant money for RIDE year-round, but municipalities with OPP contracts, such as Renfrew and Admaston-Bromley, qualify for overtime funding for extra checks.

“We spend a significant amount of that money during the festive season,” Renfrew OPP Community Services Officer Janice Sawbridge explains.

“Officers who are working regular shifts will set up anywhere and everywhere.”

Last Thursday night was another RIDE night, this time manned by Constables Andre Kolkowski, Adam Nitschmann and Jeff Cassidy.

“Officers came in at 6 o’clock this evening to start doing a RIDE check in Admaston-Bromley and they have one impaired driver in custody right now,” Sawbridge notes as the RIDE team prepares to set up a checkpoint on Hall Avenue in Renfrew.

Members of the Renfrew OPP urge people to think first and plan their transportation for the holidays.

OPP Const. Jeff Cassidy chats with motorist Doug Stickwood during a RIDE spot check last Thursday night on Hall Avenue in Renfrew.

The outfall from drinking and driving is tragic – lives lost, people disabled, families broken, and job and career hopes shattered by loss of a driver’s licence.

And it’s especially baffling when police discover there is a sober driver in the vehicle who could have been behind the wheel instead.

Faced with a drinking and driving charge, the human response runs the gamut. Some people get angry, others teary, and some beg to not be charged.

“Some people try to put the blame on the officer if these consequences happen to them. We don’t accept that.

They made the decision to drink and drive, not us,” says Sawbridge.

The OPP officers have seen far too many accidents to muster sympathy for these criminals.

“The last thing we want to be doing is cleaning up a collision, seeing the destruction that’s there, and going to someone’s house and telling them that someone has died, whether it’s the

person who was drinking or driving or some innocent person on the road,” says Const. Sawbridge.

“And the consequences now last a long time. You lose your licence for a full year,” she adds.

She says there are many options to avoid drinking and driving, and living in the country is not an excuse.

“There are people you can call,” she says.

The problem often is that, when people drink, they just don’t think.

“They make bad decisions. So you need to do your thinking before you drink,” says Sawbridge.

Of course, everyone heads out with the greatest intention of a good night.

Then they make a stupid choice.

“People think they’re going to get home safe because they’ve done it so many times. But they’re rolling the dice,” says Sawbridge.

One bright note is the attitude of young people.

“One thing I must say is, the majority of drinking drivers that we’re catching now are not young people.

Young people really have embraced this, they get the message. And they look after each other when they go to parties and when somebody says ‘I’m the DD (designated driver)’, they take it seriously,” says Sawbridge.

“It’s just really become socially unacceptable to the younger generation to drink and drive.

“We have to keep up the work so we make people understand that impaired driving involves drugs as well; it’s not just alcohol.”

Driving can also be impaired by the use of marijuana, prescription drugs and over-the-counter cold medications.

Impaired driving is a public safety problem year-round but, sadly, the threat only worsens during the holidays, according to the Ontario Provincial Police. The OPP is conducting its annual Festive RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign until Jan. 1 and reminds motorists that province-wide RIDE stops will be highly-visible throughout the holiday season.

During last year’s campaign (2010-2011), the OPP laid 308 impaired driving charges and issued 903 warn-range and administrative driver’s license suspensions.

Impaired driving continues to be the leading cause of criminal death in Canada. As of midNovember 2011, 40 people have died in alcohol-related collisions on OPP-patrolled roads and highways compared to 75 this same time in 2010.

While the number is down significantly this year, even one alcohol-related death is one too many and motorists need to be more proactive in eliminating these preventable fatalities altogether, says the OPP. “Year after year, our Festive RIDE campaign proves effective in taking impaired drivers off our roads,” says OPP Highway Safety Division Commander C/Supt. Don Bell. “If you’re drinking, come up with a plan that involves not driving, such as taking a cab, a bus or have a designated driver. Don’t drink and drive, don’t let those who are drinking drive and be sure to report those who do,” he says.

THINKING OF REFUSING A BREATH TEST? Think again. Motorists who refuse a breath test will be charged with a criminal code offence and immediately have their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days.

THINK YOU CAN HAVE A FEW DRINKS AND BE SURE YOU’LL BLOW UNDER THE LEGAL LIMIT? Think again. Drivers who blow in the Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) ‘Warn Range’ of .05 to .08 pose a danger to themselves and other road users. If caught driving in the warn range, you will receive an immediate three-day driver’s licence suspension at the roadside and the suspension period increases with subsequent offences, to seven, then 30 days.

THINK YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WON’T REPORT A LOVED ONE OR OTHER DRIVER? Think again. The last thing people want to deal with over the holidays is the devastation of losing a loved one to an impaired driver. The OPP is asking Ontarians to help them crack down on impaired drivers this holiday season. If you suspect an impaired driver, call 9-1-1.

The OPP encourages the public to sign up and participate in our social media discussions by following the links to our French and English social media accounts posted on the front page of the OPP website. You’re invited to share your thoughts about impaired driving and show your support for the officers who will be working around the clock to make sure that you and your loved ones have a safe and enjoyable holiday season.

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The Renfrew Children and Youth Chorus presented The Peace of Bethlehem Sunday afternoon at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School.

The chorus was directed by Sister Joan Pecore, assisted by Jessica Belanger. Pat Maloney was accompanist and assistant accompanist was Judy Borer.

The concert opened with the audience joining the chorus in the singing of O Little Town of Bethlehem.

The chorus continued with 11 selections, including Long, Long Ago

by G.R, Fenwick and the traditional Shepherds in the Field Abiding.

Members of the chorus were Lindsay Bilson, Gabrielle Carthy, Alex Chapeskie-Eady, Hanna Curry, Sara Dick, Raya Droppo, Faith Ebert, Karly Friske, Moira Friske, Jessica Hack-

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The Renfrew Children and Youth Chorus presents The Peace of Bethlehem at its annual Christmas concert Sunday afternoon at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School in Renfrew. Mercury photo by Lucy Hass

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EADY REALTY, INC. Brokerage

29 Raglan St. S., Renfrew, ON K7V 1P8

613-432-2100

Morris Eady

www.century21.ca/eadyrealty

Dennis Yakaback

Broker of Record Cell

432-1830

JUST LISTED - 348 MCNAB $152,000

Cell

432-0041

Patti Reid Sales Rep.

Cell

401-0197

Charlene Riopelle Vincent Johnston Kelly Derue Sales Rep. Real Estate Broker Badour Sales Rep. Cell 433-2254 Cell 433-2681 Cell 433-4082

900 KEDROSKY

• Cozy 1 1/2 Storey • 2 + 1 Bedrooms • Hardwood throughout • Basement Rec Room with Gas Fireplace • MLS# 814552 Call: Dennis Yakaback 613-432-0041

35 ST. JOSEPH

Real Estate Broker

542 LAKEVIEW LANE

Rick Reid Sales Rep.

Cell

401-3212

JUST LISTED - 20 LOCHIEL ST. N. $84,500

$229,900 MLS#813562 • Updates include newer flooring, windows, furnace, bath • 3+1 bedrooms • Large family room with wood stove Call: Kelly Derue 613-433-2681

• For the Handyman • 3 Bedrooms • Hardwood Floors • In need of some TLC • Priced to sell Call: Dennis Yakaback 613-432-0041

311 RAGLAN ST.

580 ABERDEEN

161 READY AVE.

WELL, SEPTIC, FOUNDATION & HYDRO

NEW PRICE

$45,000 • 1 Acre building lot • 200 Amp service • Nicely treed Call: Rick 401-3212 or Patti 401-0197

LOTS FOR SALE SCOTCHBUSH RD 5 ACRES - $46,900 5 ACRES - $48,900 28 ACRES - $75,000 CALL: CHARLENE 613-433-4082

RIVER ROAD LOT • $19, 500 • 2.2 ACRES • DRILLED WELL • HYDRO POLE & BOX • LONG ROAD FRONTAGE

CALL: RICK 613-401-3212 OR PATTI 613-401-0197

MLS #803527 $349,000 • Log home • Water view • Deeded access to Hurds Lake Call: Vincent Johnston 613-433-2254

1779 FRASER ROAD

• $224,900 MLS# 793291 • Metal roof • double garage • Nicely landscaped • All brick

Call: Kelly Derue 613-433-2681

$214,900. MLS#848646 • 450 sq ft custom kitchen w/ Deslaurier cabinets & maple floors • Open concept • Updates too numerous too mention Call: Charlene Riopelle Badour 613-433-4082

$239,900 • 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, End Unit • Main Floor Laundry • 1200 sq. ft with a/c.

Call: Morris Eady 613-432-1830

56 MAPLE ST.

538 SULLIVAN

$159,900 MLS #807841 • 3 Bedroom • Walk out basement • Fenced yard - Huge rear deck • Lots of upgrades last 5 years Call: Rick 613-401-3212 or Patti 613-401-0197

• $119,900 MLS #803386 • Quiet Townsite • 2+1 Bedrooms • Hardwood floors • Single garage • Breaker panel Call: Dennis Yakaback 613-432-0041

2857 BURNSTOWN ROAD 2842 BURNSTOWN ROAD

$289,900 HST included • 3 Bedroom bungalow • Custom kitchen w/maple cabinets • Hardwood and ceramic flooring • 1 Acre lot Call: Morris Eady 613-432-1830

OPEN HOUSE - 2967C CALABOGIE RD. Saturday, December 10, 2-4 pm Call: Vincent Johnston 613-433-2254

$249,900 MLS #812230 • Solid brick 3 bedroom bungalow • Pretty country setting w/ wooded area • Large family room • Plus lower level apt Call: Kelly Derue 613-433-2681

78 TOWEY

$182,000. MLS#757702 • On the banks of the Bonnechere • 4 good sized bedrooms • Large country kitchen • 1 1/2 baths & main flr laundry Call: Rick 401-3212 or Patti 401-0197

220 CAMERON AVE

$199,900 MLS #810465 • Well maintained 3 bedroom home • Rec room with wet bar and wood stove • Private fenced rear yard • Gas heat/Central air Call: Kelly 613-433-2681 to view

1424 EADY ROAD

NEW PRICE $399,000 MLS #792473 • Ottawa River Living • Waterfront Bungalow • Hot Tub, Deck, Sleep Cabin • Garage & Workshop Call: Vince Johnston 613-433-2254

3163 CALABOGIE ROAD MADAWASKA RIVER

$285,900 MLS #813365 • Waterfront on Madawaska River • Nice 2+3 bed bungalow • 1 1/2 Baths • Approx 2 acres with well & septic Call: Rick 613-401-3212 or Patti 613-401-0197

$149, 900 • 95 Acres • Mobile home • Great for hunt camp • Drilled well & septic Call: Morris Eady 613-432-1830

On Duty This Weekend Rick Reid Sales Rep. 613-401-3212

I welcome your weekend call on any listed property

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pat@primevalleyrealty.com www.PrimeValleyRealty.com BUILDING LOT VILLAGE OF COBDEN 61’ x 120’ MLS #806760 $39,900 Services: underground hydro, natural gas, phone.

Perfect building lot on quiet cul-desac, walking distance to schools, shopping, retirement home.

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DAVID VINCENT Sales Representative Office 613-432-7562 Cell 613-401-2824 david@remaxrenfrew.com

Call David for a free Evaluation of your home today

Lisa Dunbar, Sales Rep. (cell) 613-633-0062

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10070 HIGHWAY 511 Affordable recreational property with newer cabin on almost 3 acres. Backs onto Crown Land and minutes to White Lake boat launch, snowmobile trails, Calabogie race track, ski hill, and golfing. Small creek runs through back. Asking $79,900. Call Lisa for details.

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1385 STORYLAND RD. - SAT. DEC. 10, 2pm - 4pm This 3 bed, 2 bath quality built, energy efficient home boasts hardwood and tile floors. Great value in this 2009 built hi-ranch with oak cabinets and brand new appliances.

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This wonderful 3 bedroom waterfront home on the Ottawa River will impress. With an amazing view and excellent shoreline, you will be able to enjoy all that the river has to offer.

Many many features. Call David today. $415,000 MLS #803723

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344 LYNN ST.

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Great home in a sought after location. Extra large lot is manicured and private. Extremely clean inside and out. $149,000 to Call David 613-401-2824

WATERFRONT LOT on the Madawaska River.

All ready to build your dream home or cottage.

200 ft of prime waterfront. Do not miss out.

MLS#786169 Call David. 613-401-2824.

Quality built ICF 3 bedroom home. Beautiful open concept with many upgrades. Radiant in floor heating. Heated double car garage as well. Landscaped yard surrounds this home.

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One of the best locations in town. This 3 bedroom home has been well cared for with many new features. Call David today to view. 613-401-2824.

Wonderful starter home in a great area of Renfrew. New roof, and a great insulated garage that could be used as an office. $125,000. Call David today. MLS #797663.

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The Renfrew Firefighters Association boot campaign at the 2011 Renfrew Santa Claus parade was another success. The firefighters collected an impressive $2,675.28 for the 24-year-old Renfrew Snowsuit Fund.

Firefighter Peter Whelan displays one of the cozy snowsuits that will keep a child warm this winter, thanks to the campaign, represented at right by Jack Collins. Mercury photo by Lucy Hass

ALEXANDRA FOOTE Sales Rep.

Pat Forrest

THE WARMTH OF THE SEASON

Metro City Realty Ltd. (Renfrew) Brokerage A locally owned Independent Member Broker

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Office 613-432-9123 Direct 613-433-6569 Ottawa 613-791-8123

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73 Plaunt Street • Renfrew 613-433-3626 104 IDA ST, ARNPRIOR Idyllic family home with both formal and informal spaces on main Level. Features vaulted and 9’ ceilings, new hardwood floors, fireplace in family room plus mud/laundry room off 1 1/2 car garage. Great neighborhood! This is truly a home you would be proud to call your own!! Call Lisa today!

PRICE REDUCED $139,900

22 EMON RD.

GREAT INVESTMENT PROPERTY, CLOSE TO CALABOGIE SKI HILL. Cosy 2 bedroom on private 1/2 acre, with appliances and wood burning stove, 10 cords of wood, above ground pool, large work shop and storage shed included. Very well maintained and decorated. YOU NEED TO SEE IT TO BELIEVE IT! Call Teri.

847 RAGLAN Very busy store in an excellent location. Has been recently upgraded inside. Be your own boss today. Call David. 613-401-2824.

Teri Leech, Sales Rep. (cell) 613-433-6994

329 DOMINION ST Affordable Semi-detached starter home (Half the House) or investment property, cheaper than paying rent. Gas furnace 2010, New shingles on roof, Appliances and storage shed included.

Much potential $69,000.

MLS# #806820

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ENSYN SUPPORT

Ensyn Technologies made a presentation of $1,000 to help the Renfrew and District Food Bank through its busiest time of the year, which is the Christmas season. From left, in front, Sandra Fredette of the food bank receives the cheque from Darlene Mask, representing Ensyn Technologies. In back row are Ensyn Technologies employees Chad McMahon, Greg Lapierre, Jason Rees and Jake Hunter.

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sales@royallepageoneil.com Helping you is what we do. www.royallepageoneil.com SERVICE – INTEGRITY – RESULTS

Gerry O'Neil Broker of Record 613-432-2333

Sherri Cobus Sales Representative 613-432-1947

Allison Shields-Mulvihill Sales Representative 613-433-2880

Mike Coulas Sales Representative 613-432-0092

Catherine O'Neil Broker 613-432-2333

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163 RENFREW AVENUE W. SUNDAY, DEC. 11, FROM 2PM TO 4PM

Your Host: SHERRI COBUS, Sales Rep. 613-432-1947 MLS#808689

570 RAGLAN STREET S.

86 BONNECHERE STREET S

• 4 bedroom home nicely upgraded preserving its natural beauty • Hardwood floors, custom kitchen cabinets, back deck & impressive grounds • $289,000 MLS#809911

• 3 bedroom family home with loads of character inside & out!

• Gleaming hardwood floors, spacious living room with gas fireplace • $155,000 MLS#793812

63 MCBRIDE ROAD

Great Family Bungalow close to town! Built in 2010, 3 + 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, open concept design, ceramic & hardwood flooring. Good sized foyer, central air, attached garage. Just Like New! $299,900 MLS#781868

FOR SALE OR LEASE

MCANDREW STREET

• Level oversized 100’ x 100’ building lot on quiet street • Municipal water & sewer available • $49,500 MLS#813533

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580 RAGLAN STREET S.

98 & 100 RAGLAN STREET S.

298 BARR STREET

• Sparkling with Personality! Grand home with plenty of space!

• Meticulously restored 4 bedroom, 3 bath family home with custom pine kitchen • $274,500 MLS#810527

• Spacious main level retail space + 2 – 1 bedroom apt’s upstairs • Plenty of parking, recently renovated • Asking $229,000 for sale or $1200/month + hydro for lease

• Wow! Majestic 5 bedroom, 3 storey home thoughtfully upgraded • Hardwood flooring, attention to detail throughout, side porch & balcony + double lot • $425,000 MLS#809645

MLS#814228

461 SPRATT LANE

• 5.24 Acres with Waterfront on beautiful, quiet Garden Lake!

• Great area to build your dream home!

• $98,500 MLS#811843

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NEW PRIC E 795 FOURTH STREET • Handyman Special!

• 1.5 storey home with 2 bedrooms • Nice location!

MLS#811443

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528 OPEONGO ROAD

• Private 5.03 acre lot within walking distance to town • Custom built 2 storey home with hardwood & ceramic flooring, large deck • $495,000 MLS#796522

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270 ASHBURY TRAIL

• 148 Acres & 575 ft of Waterfront on Olmstead Lake!

• Excellent Building Location For Your Dream Home!

• $325,000 MLS#813565

329 HARRY STREET

• Solid brick bungalow, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, storage shed & carport • Private backyard, lots of potential for a great family home • $169,500 MLS#800169

2017 CHURCH STREET

• Affordable family home with lots of potential • Needs some TLC, nice corner lot!

• 4 bedrooms, 2 baths MLS#812493

BLACK DONALD LAKE

163 HARRY STREET 660 HYDRO BAY ROAD

• 19 Acres & 874 ft of Waterfront on Muskrat Lake!

• Trails throughout, very private, perfect spot for your dream home!

• 239,000 MLS#755153

• Excellent Location for this Wonderful Family Home!

• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, bright, spacious kitchen, central air, detached garage, fenced yard • $182,500 MLS#810254

2385 HWY#60

• 2 bedroom home on a 63.2 acre hobby farm backing onto the Bonnechere River • 2-part barn, tack room + vinyl shelter • $284,500 MLS#798656

952 CHIMO ROAD

• Family Friendly! Beautiful shoreline!

Make it your primary residence or getaway!

• 3 bedrooms, fully furnished + all the toys • $399,500 MLS#794989

678 ENGLISH ROAD

261 PLAUNT STREET • Easy access to downtown!

Great Investment Property!

• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, newer flooring & roof MLS#798009 • $129,900

• Quiet, Private Country Living on a great 1.22 acre lot!

• 3+1 bedroom bungalow with a wonderful yard for family activities • $214,500 MLS#796909

279 MCLEAN STREET

• Central Location + Plenty of Living Space!

• Very clean, 3 bedroom, 2 bath family home with rec. room, detached garage, fenced yard & patio • $179,500 MLS#805610

749 FIFTH STREET

• Well Maintained Family Home with all the upgrades, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths • Private rear deck, fenced yard, detached garage • $214,000 MLS#804166

668 HYDRO BAY ROAD

• 17 Acres & 443 ft of Waterfront on Muskrat Lake! Plenty of room for your dream home!

• Lots of area to explore, hydro & septic installed • $195,000 MLS#808237

816 EIGHTH STREET

• 2 Storey Affordable Family Home in great location!

• 3 levels of living space, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, private backyard • $195,000 MLS#803833

SHERRI COBUS YOUR WEEKEND SALES REPRESENTATIVE 613-432-1947

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CHRISTMAS ANGELS HELPING KIDS Employees at Times Fiber Canada have participated in purchasing gifts for children in need with Family and Children’s Services of the County of Renfrew for the past nine years. Some staff members of Renfrew Victoria Hospital have also been participating in the angel tree program through Times Fiber over the years and this year, Ottawa Valley Glass employees have joined the group. This event had been organized by Laurie MacMillan of Times Fiber. Because of the overwhelming generosity by employees from the three organizations, needy children will benefit from the wonderful gifts which have been purchased through the program. From left are OVG director of operations Don McDougall, OVG executive assistant Gail Laird, Renfrew County Family and Children’s Services Buffie Rathwell, Renfrew Victoria Hospital emergency room supervisor Tammy Holt, Times Fiber Canada Canadian Strategic Sales Manager Gail Lunney, TFC materials manager Mary Lyn Madigan, Family and Children’s Services supervisor Steve Nicholls, and TFC administrative accountant Andrew Semon. Mercury photo by Peter Clark

RENFREW COUNTY ROSS PEEVER

Metro City Realty Ltd. (Renfrew) Brokerage A locally owned Independent Member Broker

Sales Representative Res.

613-432-5394

330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew K7V 1N3 JUST D LISTE

JUST D LISTE

253 MCLEAN ST., RENFREW Immaculate home, Eat in Kit, LR, BR 1- 3 pc Bath, Second Floor has MBR, Great Sized Storage and Laundry off Kit, Full Basement with Rec Room. F.A. Gas Heat, 1 car attached garage. NOTE 2 Extra Lots, Both 54’ by 100’ Included in Price. Asking $134,500 Call Ross 613.433.1133

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1200 SQ FT BUNGALOW; PLUS 900 SQ FT GRANNY FLAT Main Bungalow consist of 3 BDR, separate KIT, LR, DR, 1- 4 pc bath; Granny Flat Kit, LR, 2BDR, 1- 4 pc bath; Sunroom Common to both areas, Full Basement which is partial finished, Large 2.65 Acre Lot, Two good size barns. Many more features. Asking $359,900 Call Ross 613.433.1133

794 LOCHWINNOCH ROAD Older home in excellent state of repair, newer kitchen, DR, LR with hardwood floors, 1-3 pc, sec fl has 3 good sized Bdr, newer 1-3 pc Jacuzzi tub, summer kit 15’ by 15’ with loft. Plus large 1 ½ car garage, nice drive, approx 3 miles from Renfrew. Asking $194,900.

Call Ross for details. 613-433-1133

2 DETACAR GAR CHED AGE

1500 SQ. FT.

NEW PRICE

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1075 LAKE DORE RD., EGANVILLE Location, Location! Family home on the beautiful shores of Lake Dore. 165ft of magnificent eye catching waterfront-great swimming.The home has been freshly painted throughout.Hardwood floor in LR & hall.

Ceramic tile in kitchen & bath. Livingroom overlooks the lake. Huge rec room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace. 2 car garage, gazebo, dock, c/a & c/v. New roof June/10. 3.2 acres of easily maintained grounds. $449,000. Call Ross for viewing 613-433-1133.

491 WHELAN RD. Open Concept Kith with Maple Cupboards plus island leading to back deck, Large LR, 1 – 4 pc bath, laundry room , 3 BDR with 1- 4 pc ensuite plus walk-in closet off MBR, hardwood floors throughout, full basement all dry walled, 4th BDR, furnace room, propane heat, large lot. Call Ross for details 613.433.1133

1157 HWY. 132 Vinyl Sided Bungalow, eat in KIT, LR, hardwood floors under rug, 1 – 4 pc bath, 2 BR, Full basement unfinished, F.A. Gas Heat, 250 AMP 2 car detached garage 17’ by 20’ asking $169,900. Host: Ross, 613-433-1133.

TWP ADMASTON/BROMELY 95 ACRES APPROX 85 CLEARED Note: maps of Property show large deposit of gravel on property making this beef & hay farm very unique. 1 ½ storey home, several outbuildings with large barn. Call Ross 613.433.1133 for details

BULGER ROAD

SOLD 153 acres, 50 acres cleared, good mixed bush re pine etc. Snake River runs through the middle of property, lots of road frontage, asking $159,900 SOLD GREA LOCA T TION

CONSTANT LAKE RD. CENTRAL BONNECHERE TOWNSHIP Immaculate property with 177 acres in total.1800 sq ft brick bungalow, restored farmhouse, 1 bedroom bungalow, three cottages, & five trailer sites. New outdoor wood furnace installed and services all homes. 30ft X 30ft garage. Year round income approx. $30,000. Great fishing area. Please no drive bys. Call Ross for viewing 613-433-1133.

VALLEY PINE BUILDING 252 STEWART ST Location on Lot 50’ by 256’ in depth. Cement Block, Approc 40’ by 28’ consiting of several offices, two large garage doors, environmental papers for property on file. Many possibilities.

Asking $199,900 Call Ross to Veiw 613.432.1133

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65 PEGGS LANE Location, Location. Privacy; Extra Lot Custom Built Home, Mainfloor has KIT, DR, LR, Den, Large MBR with ensuite; 2nd floor has 3 BDR, 1 4-PC bath; Full Basement with Large Rec Room, Three Car attached garage, manicured lawn. Call Ross 613.433.1133 for further details.

384 BALDWIN ST., RENFREW LOOKING FOR INCOME TO PAY YOUR MORTGAGE? — Upper Unit: Kit, DR, LR, 2 BDR, 1-4 PC Bath Plus computer room. Heated with F.A. Oil. Lower Unit: Kit LR 2 BDR, 1- 4 Pc Bath, E.B.B Heat.

Call Ross for further details 613.433.1133.

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PETER VINCENT

Metro City Realty Ltd. (Renfrew) Brokerage A locally owned Independent Member Broker

BROKER

Cell 613-432-0319

432-7562 • www.remaxrenfrew.com JUST

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2 - 4:00 P.M.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2 - 4:00 P.M.

2459 EADY ROAD

2425 EADY ROAD

Asking $252,500 for this just completed, spacious three bedroom, 2 bath bungalow on a corner lot. MLS# 814502

NEW

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SOLID FAMILY HOME Asking $119,900 for this solid brick Douglas four bedroom home on a corner lot. MLS# 812576.

NEW

GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Now ONLY $82,500, three bedrooms, generous sized kitchen and living room, a great rental property. MLS# 801214

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3272 CALABOGIE RD. Waterfront Lot on Balmer Creek, asking $125,000. 700 ft of frontage. MLS# 793947

Asking $259,900, Tarion insured, 3 BR bungalow with attached garage and large front porch. MLS# 803335.

139 JENNET ST. Asking $199,900, 2400 + sq foot home, great central location, large rear addition,4 bedrooms, attached garage, gas heat.

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GRANT SETTLEMENT RD. Asking $369,900 for this 9 acre hobby farm, 4 BR home, barns, & large heated workshop.

MLS# 813108

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57 HARAMIS DR. Only $249,900, corner lot, excellent location, three bedrooms, two baths. MLS# 798948.

64 LESLIE AVE Asking $269,900 for this four bedroom home, finished basement, 2 baths, gas heat. MLS# 814204

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AFFORDABLE BEACHBURG HOME Asking $139,900, 19 Cameron St. Four bedrooms, eat in kitchen, finished basement, large garage. MLS# 811279

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138 ARGYLE Unbelievable Price for this central location former Mill. Great opportunities exist. MLS# 782020.

220 + ACRE S

GREAT HUNTING & RECREATIONAL LOT Asking $199,900. 220 acres off 4th Chute Rd. Good mixture of open bush and wetland.

MLS# 790528

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12 MACS LANE Asking $479,900, Grand waterfront home with 100” frontage, renovated interior, only minutes to town.

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Metro City Realty Ltd. (Renfrew) Brokerage A locally owned Independent Member Broker

330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew K7V 1N3

HELEN VINCENT, BROKER OF RECORD Cell 613-432-0058

www.remaxrenfrew.com

432-7562 •

JUST LISTED - PINNACLE ROAD 5 BUILDING LOTS - EACH TWO ACRES ON PINNACLE RD - EASY ACCESS TO TOWN - PAVED ROAD RIGHT TO YOUR DOOR. ALL SEVERED AND SURVEYED AND READY FOR YOUR HOME TO BE BUILT CALL HELEN AT 432-0058

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110 IVY AVE 23 QUEEN ST.N. 1 and half storey wood siding home - two bedrooms, 4 pce bath - basement - newer flooring - economical living - very affordable - living room , kitchen and one bedroom on first floor - gas heat. Call Helen at 432-0058

Horton Heights – Excellent location for this beautiful 3 bedroom home with four levels of living space and lots of space. Brand new gas fireplace in the living room – dining room and hall with gleaming hardwood flooring – 1 and half baths – family room with gas stove – deck at rear – must be viewed. Call Helen at 432-0058

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Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church hosted its annual tea and talent sale Saturday. Many made the short trip from Raglan Street to catch up on some Christmas shopping and enjoy lunch in the hall. Beulah Wright, standing, serves this table of patrons.

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FLYING HIGH Calabogie Peaks Resort played host to the second annual Calabogie Capital Cup Snowcross CSRA Championships on Dec. 3 and 4, attracting snowmobile racers and fans alike. The Calabogie Capital Cup, the first stop in an 11-event winter circuit, had a wide range of racers from across Canada and the United States.

Racers in 42 classes, from kids and novices to veterans and professionals, compete in the CSRA circuit for over $160,000 in prizes. Mercury

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Renfrew Bantam Timberwolves goaltender Carter Blimkie watches a shot whistle wide of his net during tournament action against the Muskrat Voyageurs Saturday morning at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. By his side is Will Vincent (17). The Bantam Wolves defeated their Cobden rivals en route to the tournament championship.

Bantam Timberwolves champs at Ma-Te-Way PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

The Renfrew Bantam Timberwolves captured their own tournament title at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre Saturday, sweeping three games in the six-team event.

The Bantam Wolves outlasted Upper Ottawa Valley Hockey League rival Muskrat Voyageurs 4-3, edged the Kemptville Panthers 2-1, and put away the Pembroke Kings 5-1 in the final.

Justin Knight-Locke, Billy Karras and team-captain Carson Barber had big days in leading the offence.

Knight-Locke and Karras both scored three goals while Barber added a pair.

Knight-Locke also contributed five assists. Karras, Barber and Matt Lacharity collected three helpers.

Other goals came from the sticks of Adam Wright, Austin Scheuneman and Kevin Crozier.

Carter Blimkie tended goal for two games and Colin Schwartz in the middle contest.

Muskrat – B champions at the tournament – outscored the Bantam Wolves 6-5 in league play last week. Barber had two goals and two assists, and John Pettigrew, Crozier and Karras singles.

Schwartz was in goal.

The Minor Midget Timberwolves and Pembroke skated to a 2-2 deadlock.

Rory Whalen and Connor Budarick scored Renfrew goals.

Chloe Eady was between the pipes.

There is a full slate of games this Saturday at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre: • Atom Wolves vs. Muskrat at 1:30 p.m.

• Peewees vs. Petawawa at 2:30 p.m.

• Bantams vs. Petawawa at 3:45 p.m.

• Minor Midgets vs. Muskrat at 5 p.m.

The Bantam Wolves also host Muskrat Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m.

JUVENILES TAKE ON SMITHS FALLS The Juvenile Wolves are at home to Smiths Falls Saturday at 8:30 p.m.

Renfrew is currently in third place in the Lanark-Carleton Minor Hockey League with a 4-and2 record, good for eight points.

Osgoode Rideau leads the league with 14 points, while Richmond has 12. West Carleton, Arnprior, Carleton Place and Smiths Falls complete the seventeam loop.

Phil Carter leads the team in scoring with nine goals and eight assists for 17 points. Curtis Millar has 12 points while Brett Riopelle and Neil Perreault are tied with 10.

Blake Schwartz has a 3-and-2 record between the pipes.

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They Beared it all 71 years ago I told somebody after Week 9 of the current National Football League season that Mercury Morris and the rest of the 1972 Miami Dolphins had better beware. The Green Bay Packers are coming after them.

Now at 12-and-0, my prediction of the Packers going undefeated is still alive.

The ’72 Dolphins completed the league’s only perfect season and playoffs at 17-and-0 with a 14-7 win over the Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII. Of course, anyone who checks out the National Football League on any given Sunday knows of the 2007 New England Patriots 18-and-0 charge, which fell one game short of perfection when they lost to the New York Giants in the Super Bowl.

As for other teams who have gone unbeaten, only to lose the championship game, – the Chicago Bears have actually done it twice, in 1933 and 1942.

But up until the Super Bowl shuffle of the 1980s, 71 years

PETER CLARK PETER’S PUTTERINGS ago today, Dec. 8, 1940, was probably the Bears’ finest hour.

To set the stage, in a 1940 first-place showdown in midNovember, the Bears dropped a 7-3 decision to Washington.

The Redskins coach called the Bears everything from quitters to crybabies. As fate would have it, the Bears and Redskins met again, this time with the 1940 NFL title on the line.

With that above-noted bulletin board material, George Halas challenged his team to go out and prove the doubters wrong.

Oh, they did!

As a stunned Washington crowd of 36,034 looked on, it took only 55 seconds for Chicago to score. By the end of the day, the Bears had strolled into the Redskins end zone 11 times en route to a 73-0 victory.

It could have been 77-0 had

the Bears not failed to convert four of their 11 touchdowns.

Those were the days: Just pondering something that I notice on Hockey Night in Canada almost every week.

How come Ron MacLean still always refers to Edmonton as the City of Champions?

The Oilers’ last Stanley Cup triumph came in 1990 – more than 20 years ago. Twelve different teams have won at least one Cup since then. The Eskimos’ last Grey Cup title was in 2005. Not too far back, but still, it’s been six years. * * * Four times in the modern era of the Canadian Football League teams have won the Grey Cup at home, including B.C. twice. The other two are Hamilton (1972) and Montreal (1977).

And for this week: The Washington Capitals have been in one Stanley Cup final since entering the NHL in 1974-75. Who did they lose to and when?

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One might have to delve into the archives to see when the Renfrew Timberwolves last posted a shutout. At the risk of overlooking one recently, it’s probably a few seasons back.

Whatever the case, Renfrew’s latest shutout was Sunday. And it came on the road.

Richard Barr got the call and didn’t let Tony Iob nor his coaching staff down. The Renfrew netminder was credited with 50 saves in Sunday afternoon’s 3-0 win over the Metcalfe Jets.

The win gives Renfrew an 815-and-1 record. The Wolves trail the third-place sharing Almonte Thunder and Stittsville Royals by one point in the Valley Division of the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League.

With 20 games played, Almonte has four games in hand on the Wolves. However, Stittsville has played 26.

WOLVES 3, METCALFE 0 It was quality over quantity for the Wolves. Renfrew made the most of 23 shots.

One of those was a successful Brady Clouthier penalty shot that gave the Wolves a 1-0 lead

5:50 into the game.

Wolves captain Harris Tripp converted feeds from Patrick Dick and Scott Conroy on a powerplay late in the period to up the ante to 2-0. Conroy then scored what would be the game’s last goal midway through the middle stanza. Dick and Clouthier both earned their second points of the afternoon with assists on the play.

ARNPRIOR 3, WOLVES 1 The Wolves unveiled new sweaters at home against the Valley Division-leading Arnprior Packers Friday night, and while Renfrew got off to a promising start, the warranty did not include a win.

Jared Riopelle gave Renfrew a 1-0 lead 5:08 into the opening stanza. The Wolves won a draw deep in Arnprior territory, and Riopelle teamed up with Brady Clouthier and Brett Lewandowsky.

Jake Primeau drew the Packers even on an Arnprior powerplay six minutes later.

There was no further scoring until the third period. Arnprior’s Parker Davies found the back of the net at the 5:09 mark.

Wolves netminder Troy Gauthier kept his team in contention.

The Packers fired 14 shots his way in the final stanza while the Wolves mustered just four.

However, one of those was a scoring bid from Scott Conroy as he got in behind Arnprior defenders on a short breakaway.

Arnprior goalkeeper Matt Couvrette was equal to the task.

The Packers Braedon Moffat put the game on ice when he scored with 33 seconds remaining.

The game got a big feisty in the third period with two scraps.

A pair of Wolves defencemen, Harris Tripp and Blake Lemoine, were given early exits, as were Arnprior’s Ryan Patrick and Matt Crozier.

The Wolves powerplay certainly hurt them on this night as it went zero for seven tries. Arnprior outshot Renfrew 37-25.

WOLVES HOWLINGS If Barr returns to the form that helped produce last spring’s Valley Division championship, then the Wolves will have a solid tandem in goal. Gauthier has given them a chance to win on most nights.

The Wolves only have one game this weekend, but it’s a big one. Almonte is in town Friday.

Game time is 8 p.m. at the MAC.

HOOT for HOSPICE Special Thanks to our Sponsors

Hospice Renfrew Board of Directors and Hoot for Hospice organizers of the 2nd Annual Hoot for Hospice would like to send out thanks to all the volunteers, participants and sponsors who made this year’s party a great success! Over $7,000 was raised which helps Hospice Renfrew remain free of charge to all residents of Renfrew County.

Very special thanks to our Title Sponsor, Mulvihill Drug Mart, the Renfrew Armouries Staff, Margi from Margi’s Caterering, Sarah Freemark and Mark Papousek for their support and assistance in making this event a success.

Thank you also to our band, The Yellow Brick Road Band, who did an incredible job again this year of keeping us entertained and the Renfrew OPP who took time out of their busy schedules to be our servers.

We are truly blessed by the very generous support of our community and our many sponsors.

If we missed anyone we are truly sorry. We hope to see everyone out next year on Saturday November 10.

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In June 2002 Renfrew was proclaimed the birthplace of the National Hockey Association and the National Hockey League.

But papers for the NHA/ NHL Birthplace Museum Inc. were only finalized this week.

That step comes just before the organization’s very first annual general meeting Wednesday, Dec. 14.

The AGM starts at 6:30 p.m. on the second floor of the post office building, which will be the home of the NHA/NHL

Birthplace Museum.

The board of directors, who will be formally elected at the AGM, consist of chairman M.J. Blimkie, treasurer Ken Dagenais, and directors Doug Miller, Rog Maini, Bob Barker, Sandi Heins, Rick Lewis and Frank Cosentino.

The volunteer executive director is Renfrew councillor Jim Miller. The board has room for one more director.

The museum group also signed up six volunteers during Renfrew’s recent newcomers night.

Items on the Dec. 14 agenda will include the museum bud-

get for 2012 to 2015, expenses, construction estimates and fundraising plans for 2012.

It was originally hoped the museum would open early in 2012, but it appears the opening is several months away.

“It depends on how grants come in,” said executive director Miller.

Architect’s drawings are completed, and some construction will take place shortly.

Construction plans include the building of a new wall, a fire door, a new ceiling, a new floor, carpeting, painting and electrical work.

The museum could informally open in late spring, with an official opening perhaps a few months later, said Miller.

Renfrew is already recognized in the Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame as the birthplace of the National Hockey Association. The hall of fame recognizes Ambrose O’Brien as the founder of the NHA in 1909.

The NHA is considered the precursor to the National Hockey League, which was founded in 1917.

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The Upper Ottawa Valley Ringette Association Junior B team got the second half of the 2011-12 season off to a good start.

The Junior B team was in Ottawa with two games to play against Nepean on Sunday.

In the first game Allison Doucette netted two goals in a 3-3 tie.

Emma Crozier scored the third UOV marker. Crozier, Stephanie Lee, Allison Doucette and Jessica

Cox had assists.

UOV came on strong and took a 9-2 win in the second game.

Lighting up the scoreboard were Darcey and Emily Agnew, Alycia Cooco, Allison Doucette and Stephanie Lee. Assists were also handed out to Morgan Delarge, Mykenzie McCallum and Krysten Ingram.

In nets was Rickell Blaedow of Cobden. UOV teams will be busy this coming weekend as they participate in the annual Arnprior Ringette Tournament at the Nick Smith Centre.

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Stewart helps Pizzeria order first win PETER CLARK

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Renfrew Pizzeria edged Pembroke 3-2 for that elusive opening victory of the 2011-12 Upper Ottawa Valley Novice House Hockey League season.

Jack Stewart highlighted the triumph by netting all three Renfrew goals. Katie Brydges earned the goaltending victory.

Last week’s win came after some hard times.

Pizzeria lost two games in a Lanark tournament, plus 9-1 and 7-2 decisions to Pembroke teams, and 2-0 to Petawawa in the league. Alex Vanderploeg had three goals, Chase Congdon and Braeden Curry singles in those games.

Metro lost 1-0 to Arnprior, and tied Beachburg-Westmeath 0-0. Jonathan Roach had the shutout.

Brody Byce also earned the shutout as Barker’s Collision Centre and Petawawa had a similar deadlock in atom.

Petawawa blanked Farrell’s Installation 4-0. Meadow Cong-

don and Brody Bennett shared goalcrease duties.

NAPA Auto Parts continues to roll in the peewee house league.

McKale Van Genderen had the shutout in a 6-0 win over Barry’s Bay, and also backstopped a 9-4 decision over Cobden.

Braedon Reinert had five goals. He and Hunter Wright both had a four-goal night.

Brothers Fortin – Brandon and Ryan – had two goals, and Bryce Schaap and Brandon Nykyforak singles.

B.R. Fulton Construction lost the B final in Barry’s Bay. They dropped a 2-1 shootout decision to Beachburg, won 50 over Barry’s Bay and lost to a second Bay team 4-2.

They also fell 2-1 to Arnprior in league play. Brandon Hanniman had four goals, Brett Clouthier two, and Darin Verch (1G, 3A), Dawson Brown and Nicholas Bovair solos.

Carter Atkins and Connery Campbell were the netminders. Campbell posted the shutout.

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Chase Parkinson had four goals and Nicholas Hazen three. Elysa Essiambre added one. Braedon Vincent guarded the goalcrease.

Fraser’s Clothes Shop lost 2-1 to Cobden and 4-3 to Eganville.

Fraser’s also potted seven goals in a Westport tournament, but lost all three encounters.

Ben Lefebvre had three goals and Justin Pearse, Kellee Bovair and Daniel Hibbins two. Justin Virgin and Bryley O’Shea carded singles. Jordan Vandersleen was in goal.

The Renfrew house midgets got locked up in a game with Pembroke that produced 222 penalty minutes.

Greg Gavin, Dustin Howard and David Cooco scored in the 5-3 loss. Schyler Sanftenberg and Robert Vezina split time between the pipes.

The midget house team takes on a second Pembroke squad at 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

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The Gentlemen’s Hockey League featured two close games last Thursday night.

Steve Radke, Shawn Mulvagh and Mark Martin scored, and Randy Penney set up two goals in a 3-2 Ottawa Valley Physiotherapy win over the Mid-Town Rug Rats. Doug Pilgrim and Mike Bulger put MidTown on the scoreboard.

Two goals from Peter Whalen spearheaded the Griffith Timbermart Kings past B.R. Fulton Construction 5-3.

Shawn Freemark, Clayton Yeomans and Doug Pilgrim collected singles. Mike McMahon added three assists and Pilgrim two.

Matt Beimers had two markers and Steve Head the other for Fulton’s. Bryden Schaap earned both goaltending wins over Matt Wolfgram on this night.

MEN’S HOCKEY Nathan Corbin blocked 34 shots and Brock Plouffe had three goals and two assists to lead Pitt Contracting past the Legion 7-4 in Ren-

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Dave Closs, Brad Gould, Daniel Plouffe and Jordan Yolkowskie added singles.

Brett Riopelle had two goals, and Phil Carter and Mike Warren solos for the Legion. Blake Schwartz was between the pipes.

Pitt’s also defeated Mickey’s Promotions 8-1 behind another Brock Plouffe trio of goals. Plouffe is third in league scoring with 18 goals and seven helpers.

Skyler Mullen netted two goals and added three assists. Closs, Terry Pitt and Adrian Moyes also connected. Drew McCulloch prevented Nathan Corbin from posting a shutout. Steve Bowes was in goal for Mickey’s.

Tony Iob had a hat trick and Greg Gould added two in a 6-2 Kelly Homes win over Renfrew Pizzeria.

Derek McGrimmon added one goal.

Denver Mullen earned four helpers and scoring leader Chad Mullen three. Chad Mullen (8-20-28) leads teammate Iob (20-6-26) by two points.

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The Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School Raiders are Renfrew County Grade 8 girls volleyball champions. Hoisting the hardware are Alley Coghlan, Anna Holt, Sage Melville, Courtney Roach, Nickie Nagy, Janessa Linton, Andrea Martin, Logan Wright, Alycia Forgie, Tatjana Borghi and coach Scott Campbell. Photo

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Jaguars get early jump PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

Mercury photo by Steve Newman

TWICE THE IMPACT Co-ordinators of the annual Renfrew Terry Fox Run accept a $6,348 cheque from Renfrew Scotiabank employees. Staff raised $3,682 before the bank matched that effort. The entire amount raised this year through the Renfrew run will be close to $25,000. The campaign is dear to the hearts of Scotiabank employees, who included three cancer survivors. From left are Terry Fox Run co-ordinators Tanya Campbell and Sheena Pilgrim, customer service reps Penny Bergin and Patti Leclaire, and Scotiabank Terry Fox Run volunteer Tina Guyea.

Mercury photos by Chris Couper

A CAPITAL SUCCESS Calabogie Peaks Resort played host to the second annual Calabogie Capital Cup Snowcross CSRA Championships over the past weekend, with competitors coming from across Canada and the United States.

Racers in 42 classes, from kids and novices to veterans and professionals, compete in the CSRA circuit for over $160,000 in prizes. The packed crowd was on its feet for the most anticipated race, Sunday’s pro open final. As they reached the final, it was No. 115 David Joanis taking the win and the Capital Cup, followed by No. 93 Iain Hayden in second place, and No. 202 Joey Sagan, who made an incredible return to the racing circuit to put himself on the podium with a third-place finish.

Game change for the Wolves

Mercury photo by Peter Clark

Connor Jamieson of the Renfrew Collegiate Senior Raiders (7) and teammate Liam Beattie look to pry the ball away from Richard Jorgensen of the Arnprior Redmen during the third annual Gordon E. Eady Tradition at the Grant Gymnasium Monday. The two schools have split each year of the Tradition’s existence. This year, for the first time, RCI won the junior game and Arnprior the senior contest. The annual boys pre-season hoops doubleheader is named for Renfrew’s Gord Eady. Now retired, Eady taught and coached at both high schools.

Raiders open season with sweep PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

With temperatures pushing the mercury north, and rainclouds threatening to soak the event, organizers carefully groomed the manufactured snow track throughout the weekend. Despite the slushy conditions, racers tore through the muddy twists and turns and thrilled the crowd by vaulting high in the air over moguls and jumps.

The St. Joseph’s Jaguars are off to a decent start in the 201112 Upper Ottawa Valley High School Athletic Association season.

The Jaguars went 3-for-4 in their season openers Tuesday.

At Fellowes High School in Pembroke, St. Joseph’s girls volleyball teams swept the Falcons 3-0 in both their junior and senior clashes.

At home, the Junior Jaguars boys basketball got a 26-point effort from Evan Naismith in a convincing 54-20 win, also over Fellowes.

The Senior Jaguars put up a good front but fell to the Falcons 44-37.

Justin Riopelle drained 15 points for St. Joseph’s.

The Jaguars home gymnasium is now quiet until Tuesday afternoon when the girls volleyball teams make their home debuts.

Both teams take on the Arnprior Redmen. The boys basketball teams travel to General Panet on the same afternoon.

The Renfrew Collegiate Raiders opened the 2011-12 Upper Ottawa Valley high School Athletic Association boys basketball season with a sweep of the General Panet Panthers at the Grant Gymnasium Tuesday.

Josh Thero had 22 points and Justin Cruise turned in an excellent game rebounding for the Junior Raiders in a 46-13 win over the Petawawa school.

The Senior Raiders posted a

66-51 triumph.

Jacob Crilly had a career-high 29 points for RCI. Abe Ellement had 13 rebounds and Gord Gaddess seven assists.

The Raiders also competed at the Tomahawk tournament in North Bay on the weekend.

RCI went 1-and-3, but two losses came by a combined six points.

Chippewa scored a narrow 77-73 triumph, and the arch-rival Arnprior Redmen trailed throughout the game before pulling out a victory in the final seconds, 41-39 over the Raiders.

It’s more than a month away, but the Renfrew Junior B Timberwolves have announced a change in their January schedule.

Again this year, the Wolves have rescheduled their Sunday night game of that weekend to coincide with ’Frew Fest. ’Frew Fest runs on Saturday, Jan. 28. To participate in the town’s winter carnival festivities, the Wolves will host the Metcalfe Jets at 4 p.m. that afternoon.

As fate would have it, the Wolves also met Metcalfe on the same weekend last year, and the game ended in a 3-3 tie.

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Santa and Mrs. Claus visit Renfrew Mercury photos

by Peter The weather was much warmer than usual for the 2011 Santa Claus Parade, and spirits were high as people contributed greatly along the parade route last Saturday. Renfrew firefighter Mike Guest, left, and his colleagues collected $2,765.28 for the Renfrew Snowsuit Fund during their boot collection at the Santa Claus Parade.

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Kids greeting Mrs. Claus Saturday morning include Sawyer and Sadie Wilson.

Kathryn Neville and Hannah MacMillan had the best seats in the parade; in a hot tub on Peter Boldt, centre, leads his Zumba classes up Stewart the T Williams Plumbing & Heating float.

Street.

A good gathering of people were out for the annual Kids Corp Breakfast with Mrs. Claus at the Renfrew Armouries Saturday morning. One of Santa’s elves joined Mrs. Claus. Being entertained from left are Jennifer Kunopaskie, Bently McGregor and Arleigh Prince.

Kim and Ken Keill guide their minis through Renfrew’s downtown. Renfrew Lions Club Santa Claus Parade prize winners this year were: best commercial float, Mack MacKenzie Motors; best non-commercial float, Bonnie Lock Acres; and best elementary school float, Our Lady of Fatima. Floats were judged on originality, artistic impression, the amount of efThe day wouldn’t be complete without a fort involved, the number of people – particularly children There were plenty of pancakes, beans, bacon and sausages to go wave from jolly ol’ St. Nick. around as people line up to enjoy breakfast.

– involved, quality of workmanship and overall impression.

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Rekindle the Spirit brings new events downtown

The Sarsfield family, from left, Aaron, John, Morgan, Susan and Matthew enjoy a tasty treat of Beavertails at the Rekindle the Spirit celebration in Low Square, sponsored by the Renfrew BIA. The celebration ran from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features included a TD Canada Warm-up Zone, photo booth, face painting, Beavertails and live entertainment.

The ladies of Cougars Conquering Cancer were set up at Low Square Saturday, serving hot chocolate and raising funds and awareness for the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Call to Action campaign for digital mammography equipment at the local hospital. Showing just some of the festive fare for sale are, from left, Charlene Taylor, Barb Desilets of the RVH Foundation, and Kelly Perry.

Renfrew Mercury photos by Lucy Hass

The band Fifth Street – from left, Andy Pigeon, Richard Collins, Ron Brazeau and Andy Taylor – performed in Low Square Saturday, followed by a performance by the 14-piece brass band, My Son the Hurricane.

HOME SUPPORT CHRISTMAS SALE Renfrew and Area Seniors Home Support held a Rekindle Christmas sale Saturday in the Chamber of Commerce office prior to the start of the Santa Claus Parade.

Greeting customers throughout the sale are, in front from left, Jack Partridge, Heather St. Michael and Eleanor Muirhead, and standing, Karen Abbott and JoAnn Brown.

Mercury photo by Peter Clark

Al Roesler and son Thomas roast a marshmallow at one of the fire pits on Railway Avenue in front of the Renfrew Public Library, a feature of the TD Canada Warm-up Zone.

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All staff members at Renfrew Victoria Hospital are accustomed to kicking off the holiday with the real meaning of the season — giving to those less fortunate.

This year is no different after being able to raise $4,319 for the Renfrew County Child Poverty Action Network (CPAN) to provide gifts for local children in need at Christmas.

Every November, each department at the hospital is asked to come up with a theme and collect items to create a gift basket.

All of the 25 baskets created this year were on display for a couple of days before silent auction bidding occurred on Nov. 23.

The thought and creativity put into each contribution is as inspiring as the project — from packages featuring all local produce and treats, to movie nights, hockey tickets, a basket filled with books and cuddly friends for a baby, spa packages, cooking baskets, and tickets to local attractions, to a large wooden sleigh full of games and toys.

“This is our fifth year,” says one of the annual RVH basket auction organizers, Pam Cranfield. Since the first basket auction in 2007, RVH has raised more than $20,000 for CPAN, a local advocacy group dedicated to eliminating child poverty in Renfrew County.

Cranfield and her co-workers have a lot of fun, first with preparing their baskets and then outbidding each other on auction day.

The ideas and presentation of the items

seem to get bigger and better with each year, along with the enthusiasm among staff to help give a real Christmas gift to deserving people within the community.

“I am very proud of our staff, physicians and volunteers who have been involved with this project,” says RVH president and CEO Randy Penney of his team.

“Either by donating or bidding, I continue to be amazed at the generosity of our folks. What is particularly pleasing for me is to observe how members of our corporation step up and give back to our community in a very significant manner.”

Part of the fundraiser also includes a live auction, and this year’s prize was a plethora of car cleaning accessories and gadgets. Auctioneer Dr. John Collins sold it to the highest bidder for $225.

“We really have to thank all of our staff members for their generosity and the local businesses who have donated gifts,” says Sandra Buttle, another auction organizer.

The generous spirit inspired a number of staff who didn’t win a basket to make personal donations after the event as well.

“This really means a lot,” comments Dr. John Collins is dressed in the spirit as he takes bids on the car care products bundled Sandra Wright, who, with Fairooz Ker- for the annual RVH Basket Auction to raise funds for the Renfrew County Child Poverty malli, was on hand to accept the donation Action Network (CPAN) at Christmastime. on behalf of CPAN. “We can’t measure the joy it brings to here today is simply wonderful.”

“I’ve had some mothers cry when I the families who would otherwise have Kermalli says the money is well used bring the gifts over,” she says. “They are nothing to give their children for Christ- and goes to families in the immediate so thankful, and so are we for all that evmas morning,” Wright told the group af- area. She and her co-workers do their eryone does to make their Christmas a ter the silent auction. “What you’ve done best to stretch every penny. little brighter.”

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Penney updates LHIN on dialysis

Renfrew Victoria Hospital CEO Randy Penney has shared with the Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) details of the hospital’s expansion plan that will add more dialysis treatment stations and broaden treatment options for patients with chronic kidney disease.

In August 2011, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care announced capital funding for this expansion and renovation.

The service-delivery model for the approved expansion was supported by the LHIN board of directors.

The Champlain LHIN has put in place a number of new health

programs that benefit seniors, and an excellent example of this is the Senior-Friendly Hospital Strategy. The initiative is a joint effort of the Champlain LHIN and Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario.

It provides seniors in hospital with care adapted to their unique needs, and aims to prevent their deconditioning while recovering from surgery or an illness.

The project promotes changes such as improved clinical protocols, more customized hospital design, and hospital leadership increasingly sensitive to geriatric challenges.

Kelly Milne, program direc-

tor of the Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario, provided an overview of the senior-friendly hospital strategy, summarizing its main goals – reducing functional decline of patients, enabling hospital staff to succeed, and enhancing the patient experience.

As an example, he said that more and more, hospitals are paying attention to the needs of elderly patients experiencing delirium. Next steps for the strategy include sharing best practices, developing improvement plans specifically addressing deconditioning and delirium, and monitoring progress.

RVH Auxiliary early-bird draw winners The Renfrew Victoria Hospital Auxiliary has announced the winners of the eighth and final early-bird monthly draw in its Victorian Miniature House Raffle and Lottery fundraiser campaign.

The final, and grand prize draw, will be made on Dec. 15.

The money raised will go towards the auxiliary’s pledge to raise money for the hospital’s CT scanner. Four of the winners of this draw come from visitors outside the Renfrew area and as far away as Halifax.

Three lucky ticket-holders will receive the grand prize of the Victorian House, and cash prizes of $1,000 and $500.

This magnificent work of art and beauty is on display at Stone Meadow’s Kitchen Shop, 350 Raglan Street. Tickets are available at the Kitchen Shop, as well as at the RVH Gift Shop and from members of the RVH Auxiliary.

And you can still get in on the final draw, as tickets will be available at the RVH Auxiliary House Tour on Dec. 11 and right up until the time the grand prizes are

The winners are: Izett McBride, Westmeath, Ontario; Earl and Susan Sills, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Ron Derraugh, Mountain, Ontario; Michael Steeves, Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario; and Barb Westgarth, Renfrew, Ontario. The auxiliary congratulates all the winners and thanks you for supporting this fundraising effort by the RVH Auxiliary.

Tickets of all the early-bird winners of $100 have been placed back into the drum for a chance at the grand prize draw on Dec. 15.

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A good gathering was out on a beautiful evening to take in the 2011 Renfrew Victoria Hospital Tree of Lights ceremony at Low Square.

Renfrew’s junior citizen of the year Paige Dillabough and Miss Teen Ontario East Hillary MacMillan officially flicked on the switch to the tree Saturday night.

RVH Foundation chair Jim Lemenchick welcomed everyone to the tree lighting.

“We started in 1991. Our goal was $10,000,” Lemenchick said.

“Now, 20 years later, we have raised over one million dollars.”

RVH Foundation director of development Barb Desilets said this year’s lighting is dedicated to women’s breast health, and the digital mammography project at RVH. This year’s featured art for the Tree of Lights campaign was done by Kathryn Bossy, a Christmas tree known as Carol’s Tree.

“The artwork I do is usually visceral and often evokes a memory or reminder,” Bossy said.

“To be alone on any journey can be daunting. Health care is no different. For my mom, Carol’s Tree represents the positive, collective spirit, which connects us as women. My mom taught me to be involved and empowered.

Women over 60 are the voice of experience. Let’s listen to them and learn. Make sure they are not ignored or invisible,” she said.

New this year is the RVH Call to Action initiative, and they made themselves known with a dance number Saturday, as well as a float in the Santa Claus Parade.

The objective of this initiative is to empower Renfrew and area residents with knowledge so that they are making informed investments in their health, and the health of their loved ones, noted Julia Boudreau of RVH. RVH’s first Call to Action initiative focuses on breast health

Miss Teen Ontario East Hillary MacMillan and junior citizen of the year Paige Dillabough give light to the tree.

Members of the RVH Call to Action initiative join the dance Saturday night. for life, and the funds from this year’s Tree of Lights go directly to the RVH digital mammography project. With no government funding available to replace existing equipment at RVH, this project will cost about $700,000.

Also participating in the ceremony were the Presbyterian Church choir under the direction of Elizabeth Brumm, and Cougars Conquering Cancer, who served hot chocolate.

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Ontario Council of Hospital Unions president Michael Hurley says Ontario has closed 18,500 acute-care hospital beds over the past 20 years. Consequently, he says Ontario now has the lowest number of acute-care hospital beds, per population, of any developed economy in the world.

Hurley spoke about statistics across the province, but not specifically about Renfrew Victoria Hospital or other hospitals in the area.

“What we see, as people who work in hospitals, is there is tremendous pressure to move people out of hospitals ... for the people who are lying in emerg waiting for admission to the floors,” said Hurley in a news conference at the Renfrew Royal Canadian Legion Monday.

Hurley says a disproportionate number of elderly patients, “including those who are still acutely ill,” are being adversely

today,” said Hurley.

The news conference hosted affected by this pressure.

The stories will result in an by Hurley took place without OCHU says many such patients are denied required acute- OCHU- OSLA report in Febru- any Renfrew hospital employees ary. in attendance. care services.

A number of newspapers have documented the above phenomenon, including the Toronto Star and the Windsor Star.

There have been no such reports out of the Renfrew area.

EGANVILLE In 2010, 610 Ontario hospital beds were cut, or about two per cent of the province’s bed capacity, according to statistics provided by the Canadian Union of Public Employees.

CUPE says Ontario has the lowest average length of hospital stay of all provinces and the EGANVILLE, fewest acute-care hospitalization per capita of any province.

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Upon completion of his 30month experience requirement, he will earn the right to use the designation of chartered accountant.

The UFE, written in September, is a national three-day evaluation that assesses competencies including essential knowledge, professional judgment, ethics and the ability to communicate.

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Former Renfrew Collegiate Institute principal remembered as fair and approachable JOHN CARTER john.carter@metroland.com

Borden Wallace is being remembered by his former students and staff for his friendliness and fairness. The former Renfrew Collegiate Institute and Arnprior District High School principal died in Arnprior Dec. 1 at the age of 73. He had been fighting cancer for some time.

Wallace was principal at ADHS from 1982 to 1991, before heading back to his town of birth to lead Renfrew Collegiate Institute for three years before retiring.

ADHS high school principal Neil Farmer, who was a student at the school during Wallace’s time as principal, said he provided a wonderful example for other educators.

“He was fair and very approachable,” he said, noting he learned a great deal about being a principal from Wallace.

“He was a great role model.

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he had to make.” Farmer said. Students might not have liked it sometimes, “but you always felt it was fair and reasonable … and you understood why.”

Farmer said that “the kids respect you if they feel you care … and accept your decisions if they are fair. He cared; he was fair.”

Long-time ADHS and RCI teacher Stan Ball said Wallace was a “real humanist.”

“He would listen to everyone … he was very fair,” said Ball. “When you dealt with him, you knew it was coming from the horse’s mouth, not its rear end.

“He was a Renfrew kid at heart … and loved the Calabogie area too,” said Ball.

He and Farmer agreed that Wallace had a great sense of humour. “He had a way when he did the morning announcements that made you smile.”

Wallace’s sister, Renfrew Coun. Gail Cole, said that he was “quite a character in high school.” The RCI graduate was fond of saying to his students “don’t try

any tricks because I know them all,” she said. “He was able to relate to kids, yet he was always in control,” she said.

After one football championship win, he got wind that champagne had been spirited into the dressing room, said Ball.

He dealt with the issue firmly, but without suspending any students, he added.

“He took the humanist approach.”

Ball said that Wallace coached football, which was difficult, given the time constraints put on him by his administrative duties. “But he made time for that (coaching) to happen,” he said. “He was a huge fan of all athletics … and really supported them,” agreed Farmer.

It was no surprise Wallace was a strong backer of athletics, as he was an avid sportsman as a student in Renfrew, said Cole. She noted he enjoyed the outdoors, especially golfing and spending time in the Calabogie area at his in-laws (the Campbells) fishing and hunting.

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Cole said Wallace was a good teacher who loved working with children. He had the knack of simplifying mathematics so even those who had trouble with the subject could work their way through it, she said. Wallace is survived by his wife Lois (Campbell); daughters Jane (Steve) Hudson, Leesa (Stephen) Mosley and Rebecca (Bill) Frivalt and four grandchildren. Visitations were at The Boyce Funeral Home Chapel and funeral at Grace-St. Andrew’s United Church in Arnprior Sunday, Dec. 4. Memoriams can be made to Arnprior District Memorial Hospital’s Partners in Caring campaign or the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.

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has had a change of name, and an announcement is expected next week concerning a new slate of officers for the company. The Mercury-Advance learned this on Tuesday, from Karl Mielke, who described himself as a consultant to the company. He said his position in the company might change in the next week. Mr. Mielke said the company could not receive its assigned funds under the Department of Regional Economic Expansion program until it had been in production for some time. Mr. Mielke was engaged in moving machinery from Renfrew Tool Limited of 149 Bonnechere St. to the plant on Highway 17 East, presently identified as Renfrew Tool (1970) Limited. He said it was “unclear” whether he was selling the machinery from Renfrew Tool Ltd. to the new company or not. Mr. Mielke was head of Renfrew Tool Ltd., and said the company had ceased operations at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2.

POWER FAILURE AFFECTS RENFREW, DACRE, CASTLEFORD AND AREA: Renfrew and a large surrounding area was without hydro power for about 10 minutes a week ago Monday.

Many found themselves coming home early or turning on the news, only to find it was already over with their electric clocks being 10 minutes behind time. Ross Young, manager of the Renfrew Hydro Electric Commission, told The Mercury-Advance that the reason for the power failure was a breaker at Stewartville. Power was off in Renfrew, Dacre, Castleford and surrounding areas.

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FORMER TEACHER RETURNS: At a special meeting of the Board of Education last Friday evening, Miss Robertson was engaged to teach junior work at RCI. Miss Robertson, who is at present in charge of the continuation department of the Athens public school, commences her duties here after the New Year. Miss Robertson was, a few years ago, a member of the local public school staff of teachers. Miss B. Eady was engaged to take the place of Miss Hazelton, in the public school, who is leaving after Christmas.

WORK FOR THE BOY SCOUTS: The Canadian Baden Powell Boy Scouts are endeavouring to endow three cots at the Muskoka Free Hospital for consumptives by the sale of Christmas stamps, and to that end the local corps of Scouts have been communicated with and are taking up the matter.

This work is in keeping with the 3rd Scout Law – “A Scout’s Duty is to be useful and to help others.” Mr H.G. Hammond, the provincial secretary of the organization, in a letter to the local officers, exhorts the carrying out of this movement thoroughly in this district, stating that the enjoyment will be added to the Scout’s Christmas festivities when they have the knowledge of having helped “the other fellow” who may not have the same privileges for enjoyment. Scout master L. Frood and secretary Mr. H.T. Lawson have the stamps in their possession ready for the Scouts.

OLGA LEWIS FROM THE OLD FILES BUSINESS: Mr. T.P. Murray, MLA for South Renfrew, is reported by Toronto Star as having addressed a meeting for Premier Hepburn at Pardy. Among other things, Mr. Murray stated that “since the Hepburn government has given encouragement to the industry and since the King government has secured markets for us through treaties, we are now able to pay our men $35 a month, and their board, and we expect next year to pay even more.” Mr. Murray asserted that for the first time in six or seven years he has actually sold lumber before it was cut. He has contracted for about 1,000,000 feet in this way.

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DECEMBER 3, 1936 PROSPECTS GOOD IN LUMBER

WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS Residents and Visitors are reminded that winter parking restrictions are in effect from December 1st – March 31st. During this period no person may leave or park any vehicle on any street, highway, road, curb or roadway extension within the Township of Whitewater Region between the hours of twelve o’clock midnight and seven o’clock a.m.

Any vehicles found parked during this period may be fined or have their vehicle towed at their expense. For more information, please call By-law Enforcement at 613-646-2282.

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FOR YOUR SUPPORT

Pictured from left to right are Sandra Fredette of The Food Bank, Tara Stubinsky and Greg Mackenzie of Mackenzie Motors.

Mack Mackenzie Motors would like to thank our customers who participated in our Donate and Save Campaign. Customers received $5 off the MPVI value package with a donation of non-perishable food items, that will be donated to The Renfrew Food Bank, as well as a $100 donation.

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Summit allows schools to gain ideas from each other PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

Success in the high school system often rests with each individual school, but teaming together also creates success.

Student council presidents and other student representatives from all seven high schools in the Renfrew County District School Board – Madawaska Valley District, Arnprior District High School, General Panet, Mackenzie, Opeongo, Fellowes, and Renfrew Collegiate Institute – met at the board office in Pembroke Nov. 2.

“We had a round-table discussion on activities we do in schools to help the communities,” RCI student council rep and chair of the summit Joe Steele said.

He noted food drives, Relay for Life and the Tree of Lights among projects RCI has run or been involved with in the community, as examples.

First, students discussed what they heard among themselves at the two-hour Students from all seven Renfrew County District School Board high schools held a student summit at the board office Nov. 2. Representing RCI in back row from left are Joe Steele, Maddie Kubiseski, Dylan Shore, and to his left in middle row, Anthony Burton.

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summit, and then got together with the students from the other schools.

Doing the same projects continually at a school can become a bit boring, Steele observed.

“The student council summit allows schools to share ideas and incorporate new ideas into their own schools. We already have a good idea from Opeongo that we can do at RCI. “The meeting allows me to gather information to take to the board regarding achievement, as well as concerns from each school,” Steele added.

The summit also gave students an opportunity to discuss improvements in classrooms.

Steele will be visiting each of the schools and will then do a presentation at the next school board meeting. He is armed with five pages of ideas he’ll bring up to the board.

Steele was joined at the summit by fellow RCI students Maddie Kubiseski, Dylan Shore and Anthony Burton.

If a student does the Renfrew County District School Board’s (RCDSB) homework, they could win the most sought after gadget on the market today.

The RCDSB is looking for a new logo and a new motto and is prepared to offer up a brand new 16 gigabyte Ipad 2 for the RCDSB student who provides

the winning entry. Students can submit their original ideas for either a new board logo or motto (or both) to the Director’s Office

by Dec. 23.

Information on the contest is available at the board office, on the board website at www.renfrew.edu.on.ca or at their own school.

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High school students to present Sounds of the Season DEBORAH FOOEY Renfrew Collegiate Institute

The Renfrew Collegiate Music Department is preparing for our annual Christmas concert, The Sounds of the Season.

Both our music rooms are full all day long with eager musicians practicing in preparation for next weekend.

We have over eighty musicians in five ensembles ready to entertain.

A talented group of Grade 7 and 8s are making their debut as members of the Junior Concert Band. This large and enthusiastic group will be wearing their brand new band shirts!

The Senior Concert Band and the Jazz Band have eclectic set lists that include both seasonal and popular charts. The Blue Notes vocal ensemble includes singers from every grade in our school.

Their repertoire includes music from Mercury photo by Peter Clark Adele, John Lennon, and Lady Gaga, as well as traditional Christmas music.

Members of the Renfrew Collegiate band were tuning up for the Christmas season last Our percussion ensemble, affectionateWednesday evening. In front from left are Amanda Tubman, Chris Rigby, Brent Villamere, ly known as the Bucket Band, will thrill Hillary MacMillan and Joe Steele; and standing, Mark Hibbins, Jeff Terry, Braydon Bur- with a complex rhythmic composition. gess, Johnny Le and Bruce Cole.

The program will also highlight vocal

solos, a duet and a quartet. A piano solo and two humourous monologues round out the program.

The Sounds of the Season will be held in the Renfrew Collegiate gymnasium on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m.

Tickets are $5 each and are available from a musician or at the door. Children under six are free. All proceeds will support the music program at Renfrew Collegiate.

Following our Christmas concert, the Senior Concert Band, the Jazz Band and the Blue Notes will travel to Queen Elizabeth and Central Public Schools on Dec. 13 for our annual elementary school Christmas shows. This event is a highlight for both our musicians and our young audiences.

The final performance of 2011 will be held on the last day of school at our annual Christmas assembly.

Our school community always enjoys a wide variety of entertaining acts that include talented musicians, funny skits and sometimes even staff participation!

We invite everyone to share the joy of the season with our musicians.

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FREE PARKING • To assist you with all your holiday shopping needs, there will be free parking in downtown Renfrew for the month of December. Brought to you by the Downtown Renfrew BIA, the Town of Renfrew, the Renfrew Industrial Commission and the Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 • The Salvation Army is taking applications for assistance in Renfrew until Friday, Dec. 9 at the family services office, 50 Prince St., from 1 to 4 p.m. Please bring identification for each member of your family and proof of income. The annual kettle campaign has been launched at Wal-Mart in Renfrew. Call 613-4328956 if you wish to assist with the kettles.

DECEMBER 9 AND 10 • Christmas open house, Dec. 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Dec. 10 from noon to 5 p.m. at 1718 Burnstown Rd., Burnstown. Festive and beautifully decorated heritage log home, bake sale, live music and treats.

Join the merriment in support of Hearts for Change Foundation (www.heartsforchange.com) and the Salvation Army. No ticket to purchase but donations are welcome. Call Nancy for details at 613-433-9549.

• The Renfrew County Paramedic Sevice is holding a food and toy drive outside Wal-Mart, Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Bring three food items or one toy and have your name entered in a draw.

• Bittersweet Gallery in Burnstown presents a finely crafted Christmas open house, Friday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13 • Northern Lights Seniors Christmas party at the Lions Hall in Griffith at noon. Turkey dinner, prizes to be won, and Just for Fun Choir will be entertaining. Nonmembers $20 and are always welcomed. Must know

by Dec. 5 if you want to attend, 1-613-333-1932.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14 Job Search and the Internet from 1 to 4 p.m. Expand your job search by finding and applying for opportunities through a variety of Internet sites. Drop in to Employment Networks or call 613-432-3424 to register for this workshop.

MITTEN TREES • Mitten Trees sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi are now in all financial institutions leading into the Christmas season. The mittens will benefit the Salvation Army Christmas hamper. Mittens must be submitted by Dec. 16.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17 • Renfrew Silver Seniors Christmas dinner and dance at the Renfrew Legion. Happy hour 5 p.m., and dinner 6 p.m. Music by Nelson Towns from 7 to 10 p.m.

Tickets available from Pat at 613-649-2756.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18

• A Christmas Carol, a one-man play portraying the timeless tale of Christmas Redemption, Grace United Church, Cobden at 7 p.m. Freewill donation. Proceeds to Canadian Cancer Society.

• Community Dance from 2-4 p.m. at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church. A follow up to the Nov. 28 Advent meditation in motion. For information, call Joanne Murray at 613-333-5534 or Felicite Stairs at 432-5583.

• An evening of Christmas carols. Join the Limited Edition and Friends at St. Francis Xavier Church Hall in Renfrew from 7 to 9 p.m. Donations to benefit Mission in Peru.

• The Denbigh-Griffith Lions Club would like to remind everyone of the change in time of their Children’s Christmas Party. It will be from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Lions Hall in Griffith. Don’t forget your New Year’s Eve tickets from Lions members, $15 each.

• Christmas Cantata and Carol Sing at St. Andrew’s United Church, Beachburg at 7 p.m. All Welcome. Refreshments. Proceeds to local food banks.

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• Santa will be visiting with children and pets at the Renfrew Chamber of Commerce information office on Dec. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m., and again Dec. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Event sponsored by Ontario Power Generation.

• The General Wellness Assessment Clinic and Fellowship Lunch is cancelled for December. Will resume at Griffith Lions Club hall Jan. 18 at noon.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10

Customer Appreciation Sale

Church, Douglas from 1 to 3 p.m. A freewill offering will be taken. Refreshments follow. Call Lois at 613646-7626.

• Eganville & District Seniors annual Christmas tea from 2 to 4 p.m. Enjoy entertainment, sweets, treats and refreshments. Cost is a suggested donation of $7. For more information call 613-628-2354.

• Xmas bingo at the DACA Centre. Turkeys, hams, prizes. $2 per card.

• Christmas with Golden Lake Camp and Friends at CE Hall beside St. Andrew’s United Church in Calabogie at 2 p.m. Skit, music and stories to share. Homemade refreshments follow. Freewill donation.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 • The Renfrew Victoria Hospital Auxiliary presents its 2011 Christmas House Tour. Sponsored by M. Sullivan and Son Ltd., there will be six fabulous homes to visit, a Victorian Bone China Tea, 20% off all merchandise at the RVH Gift Shop and a Renfrew Art Guild exhibit. Each of the six homes has something unique to offer and is well worth seeing: In Renfrew, 818 Kedrosky Dr., 97 Erindale Ave., 219 Opeongo Dr., 270 Lochiel St. and 577 Raglan St. S.; and in Horton at 27 Ruttan Rd. All this for only $25, with 100% of the proceeds towards the Renfrew Victoria Hospital CT scanner. Get your tickets in Renfrew at Aikenhead’s Drug Store, Renfrew Home Hardware, or the RVH Gift Shop. To order tickets, call 613-432-3088 or email rvha2011housetour@yahoo.ca.

• DACA breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. at the DACA Centre. French toast, sausages, deep fried taters, fruit and beverage. Children 12 and under, $5. Adults $7.

• The youth will be holding a bake sale at DACA. There will also be a youth Christmas party with crafts, cookie decorating and much more and a visit from Santa Claus starting at 1 p.m. There will be a Christmas bingo at 7 p.m.

• Old-fashioned Christmas sponsored by Zion United

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 • Blood donor clinic at Renfrew Collegiate from 2 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by Renfrew Rotary Club. Call 1888-2DONATE to book an appointment.

• Longest Night of the Year. An ecumenical service for those who are finding the Christmas season difficult to get through. Haley United Church, 7:30 p.m.

Mobility accessible.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28 • Blood donor clinic at Cobden Agricultural Hall, 3 to 7 p.m. Call 1-888-2DONATE.

DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP • The Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County invite family members who are caring for a loved one with dementia to attend our Renfrew Support Group. Meetings on first Thursday of every month at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Call Tracey Liebig at 1-888-441-2067, ext. 160.

FOOD BANK MONDAYS • Mondays are food bank days at Renfrew Pizzeria.

Ten cents from every pizza sold goes to the Renfrew & District Food Bank.

Political News Releases

Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant questioned Federal Science and Technology Minister Gary Goodyear Nov. 17 about integrity in national research.

“As a Member of Parliament with a major research facility, Chalk River Laboratories, in my riding, I share the concern of all credible, professional academics, that academic dishonesty in publication, particularly when public funds are involved, cannot be tolerated,” Gallant said in a Nov. 25 news release. “While this represents a very slim percentage of all research supported by the federal government in Canada, the reputation of all Canadian researchers is worth this effort.”

The news release stated that in fiscal year 201011, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) funded 14,139 researchers/trainees with close to a billion dollars for such diverse health topics as dementia treatment to evaluating the safety and effectiveness of new drugs after clinical trials.

Nov. 17 in the House of Commons, Goodyear announced research funding applicants will be asked to waive the right not to be named if they commit a serious breach of agency policy. “While misconduct in research is very rare, it is important to make sure the integrity of Canadian research and Canadian researchers is protected and we are doing just that,” Goodyear told the House.

In other federal business, Gallant reiterated that she is committed to protecting forestry jobs.

“Any efforts by the United States to use the fear of forest pests like the ash borer and the Asian long-horned beetle as a non-tariff trade barrier will be opposed by our government,” Gallant said in a recent news release.

At a recent Ottawa meeting, Renfrew and Nipissing wood producers presented the case that the requirement for the heat treatment of the wood packaging material moving from Canada to United States will not prevent the movement of forest pests across our common border, Gallant said.

Present for the meeting with Minister Ritz and MP Cheryl Gallant were Bob McRae, McRae Lumber Company, Whitney; Dean Felhaber, Ben Hokum and Son, Bonnechere Valley; and Leo Hall, Opeongo Forestry, Renfrew.

“The problem comes from off-shore sources of

MP Cheryl Gallant on site at CRL at Chalk River. wood packaging materials. The common forest that lines much of our border provides no barrier to things like air-borne insects. As Minister Ritz observed, site inspections would be far more effective made by individuals trained to identify both wood species and the offending insect pest than relying on a stamp on the product,” said Gallant.

In addition to the proposed elimination of the bilateral exemption of ISPM NO. 15, (regarding heat-treated wood packaging material) between Canada and the U.S., Eastern Ontario wood producers have concerns about the imports of red and white pine from the U.S. into Canada and whether those imports are being unfairly subsidized.

“As Don McRae pointed out, currently there is a significant trade imbalance in favour of American hardwood. While Canadians were at a distinct disadvantage when it came to the softwood lumber dispute, the hardwood trade imbalance gives Canada some leverage, particularly when you consider that grade hardwood lumber is sawn from the outside, where pests are most likely found, unlike softwood which is generally whole sawn. The threat of a loss of that trade may be enough to secure fair treatment from the Americans on the rest of our lumber trade. I will do whatever it takes to protect the jobs in the working forest,” Gallant said.

Liberals challenge Yakabuski over Hudak position The Ontario Liberal caucus is asking whether Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembrokek MPP John Yakabuski will follow Conservative leader Tim Hudak’s lead and, as they say, “vote against seniors.”

In a Nov. 25 news release the Liberals reported that on Wednesday, Nov. 23, Ontario Liberals took the first step towards helping seniors stay in their homes longer, save health care costs, and create jobs and grow the economy by introducing the Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit in the legislature – a bill that the PCs have said that they will not support.

“Today, Liberal MPP Liz Sandals called on John Yakabuski to support the speedy passage

of the bill, and make a commitment that he will not let Tim Hudak use stalling tactics in the legislature to hold up the help it provides for Ontario seniors,” the news release said.

“With all of Hudak’s recent talk about the importance of creating jobs and growing the economy, the PC party now has the opportunity to put their money where their mouths are and support a bill that will accomplish all of those goals, and at the same time, lower health care costs and help seniors stay independent and in their homes longer.

“Just eight weeks ago, Ontarians sent their MPPs back to Queen’s Park with a message:

focus on jobs and the economy, and protect our schools and hospitals. I hope that John Yakabuski understands this and won’t vote with Tim Hudak against Nipissing’s seniors,” said Sandals.

“He should support our plan that will create 10,000 jobs, generate $800 million in economic activity, help seniors stay in their homes longer, and take pressure off hospitals,” she said.“Speedy passage of this bill will boost the economy by creating jobs and giving money back to Ontario seniors and their families who have undertaken needed renovations to keep them living in their homes and communities,” Sandals added.

Ontario Legislature resumes MPP JOHN YAKABUKSI

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Last week the Provincial Parliament resumed sitting following the Oct. 6 provincial election. Thirty-one newly-elected members took their seats for the first time.

Friends, I can tell you that is a tremendous moment. Every time a new parliament convenes, it reminds me of the experience of sitting in the Legislature for the first time in 2003 and what an honour it was. I’m quite certain the feeling was just as special for them as it was for me. I was, of course, especially pleased to welcome 16 new members elected as Progressive Conservatives. Having gotten to know them over the past several months, I can certainly say, they will add a great deal to our caucus.

After the election of a new speaker – and may I congratulate Dave Levac, the member from Brant for being chosen – the next item of business was the Throne Speech. While the Throne Speech is delivered by the Lieutenant Governor, it is written by the government and I must say I was disappointed in it.

Over the past several weeks, Dalton McGuinty has spoken often, practically to the point of being nauseating, about how he believes the parties need to work together to solve the problems in Ontario. Lovely words but just words. It would appear that when McGuinty talks about working together co-operatively, what he really means is that the Opposition should support whatever the Liberals want to do.

In the time following the election, our leader Tim Hudak has put forth a number of suggestions that we believe would help get the province’s fiscal mess turned around. McGuinty dismissed them out of hand. Ontario is drowning in debt and if this trend is to be reversed, government must make some tough decisions.

It must get its priorities straight. Interest on Ontario’s debt was over $10 billion last year. Only the Ministries of Health and Education eat up more of the provincial budget than servicing the debt. With a $16 billion deficit projected for 2011/2012 and one that is not likely to be much smaller next year, those debt service payments are only going up. We must remember that we are in a time of relatively low interest rates. If interest rates rise a couple of points, those debt service payments will literally explode.

With the fiscal condition in mind, Tim Hudak put forth the proposition that Ontario institute a public sector wage freeze.

Wages and benefits account for almost 60 per cent of government expenditures. What Hudak is saying, would mean that

Ontario’s public servants would forego a wage increase to help their province deal with this situation. We believe that in order for this to work, it has to be legislated. You may recall that Dalton McGuinty and Dwight Duncan called for a voluntary wage freeze among public sector workers back in 2010.

The Union leaders promptly told them what they could do with that idea.

Hudak and the PCs place high value on the work that our public sector employees do but also believe that their compensation must reflect the ability of the private sector to pay.

Another issue that McGuinty wanted no part of is offering some relief to beleaguered taxpayers. This would help inject money into the economy and thereby help the Province on the revenue side.

We worked together with the NDP on one of their private member’s bills, that would remove the provincial portion of the HST from home heating costs.

Dwight Duncan said that there was no way the province could afford the $300 million cost. This relief, to all consumers, would help stimulate our slowing economy, creating jobs and thereby increasing government revenues.

The Bill passed second reading last Thursday, but the Liberals have already said they would not call it for third reading. Even in a minority, the government still holds that power. It’s sad in a way that the Liberals can’t support this but had no trouble cancelling gas-fired power plants in both Oakville and Mississauga that will cost well in excess of a billion dollars and add nothing to the economy. It’s amazing that they can make these kinds of decisions, based purely on politics, then brush them off like nothing happened. It’s your money they’re playing with.

The money they have wasted would pay for the HST cut, more than three times over. Making costly mistakes, in approving these projects, beginning construction then cancelling it, is a shameful example of incompetence. In carpentry, there is a saying “measure twice, cut once.”

Maybe the Liberals should talk to a carpenter.

You may have seen me around the last few weeks, sporting a growth over my upper lip. It won’t be there long, but it is there to support the Movember Campaign raising funds for prostate cancer research. One in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer. The Movember movement not only raises funds but draws attention to this reality as well.

Hopefully one day we will be able to conquer this and other cancers, a disease that has touched each and every one of us in one way or another.

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St#14373 # WOW $18,444* crew cab, 5.7 V8 Hemi

St#14376 $17,944* * crew cab, warranty $ Z71 pkg, loaded Biweekly

2009 SUZUKI SWIFT

2009 HONDA CIVIC SE

THIS Friday and Saturday ONLY!

* 71 Biweekly

St#14370 # Only $14,944* crew cab, must be seen!

* 105 Biweekly

St#14361 # WOW $10,744* 4 dr, auto, air, power group

$

$

2006 FORD F150 XLT 4X4

2007 MAZDA 3

St#14378 # $10,444* 4 dr, loaded, must be seen!

* 138 Biweekly

St#14368 # Only $11,944* auto, warranty

* 86 Biweekly

St#14358 # $11,944* 4 dr, loaded

$

$

* 83 Biweekly

* 85 Biweekly

* 95 Biweekly

RED TAG SALE ENDS SATURDAY, DEC 10TH, AT 5 PM SHARP• MEET YOU ON THE LOT!!!

Shop online at: www.edwardsmazda.ca 1356 Pembroke St., W.

FOREST LEA INN

613-735-0166 613-735-2225

*Prices & payments are plus taxes. Cost of delayed payments will be incorporated into your mthly payment. 2005-06: 60mths, 2007-08: 72 mths, 2009-2010: 84 mths. Ex: $10,000 over 96 mths @ 8.95% - payment is $139.61. COB is $3,403.59 OAC. Payments are biweekly. At least one at this price. May be daily rental. Subject to prior sale. See dealer.

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THIS

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2008 FORD MUSTANG GT

St#14357 # Only $16,944* 2 dr, V8, factory warranty

2008 PONT. MONTANA EXT St#14343 # Only $9,944* 7 passenger

ONLY!

* 135 Biweekly

$

* 79 Biweekly

$

2007 FORD FOCUS SE

St#14345 # Only $8,944* 4 dr, auto, air

2008 NISSAN ROGUE AWD

St#14342 # WOW only $15,744*

fully loaded

* 71 Biweekly

St#13403 # $8,444* auto, air, loaded, factory warranty

* 126 Biweekly

St#14337 # Only $18,944* V6, 4 dr, leather, roof, every option!

$

$

* 67 Biweekly

2009 CHRY. PT CRUISER

2008 HONDA ACCORD EX

$

2008 FORD ESCAPE XLT AWD

* 151 Biweekly

St#14335 # Only $10,944* 5 speed, 4 dr

$

St#14346 # $14,844* factory warranty

* 119 Biweekly

$

* 87 Biweekly

2008 MAZDA 6 SPORT

$

2008 FORD TAURUS X

$

2009 KIA MAGENTA

$

2010 DODGE AVENGER SXT

$

2009 CHEVY COBALT LT 2008 MAZDA 3

St#14333 # Only $9,944* 4 dr, auto, loaded

* 79 Biweekly

$

* 149 Biweekly

St#14326 # WOW $15,944* “What a gift”

* 151 Biweekly

St#14240 # Only $9,944* 4 dr, auto, air, warranty

2008 SPORT TRAC LTD 4X4

$

2007 MAZDA CX9 GT AWD

$

St#14321 # $20,944* leather, roof, loaded

St#13745 # $18,944* 7 pass, leather, roof, heated seats...

• NO MONEY DOWN • NO PAYMENTS ‘TIL

JUNE 2012

• LOTS TO CHOOSE FROM • FINANCING AVAILABLE

St#14365 $12,944* 2 dr, 5 speed, sunroof, warranty only 29,000 kms

2008 MUSTANG CONVERT.

2010 HYUNDAI ACCENT

THIS Friday and Saturday ONLY!

* 127 Biweekly

2008 MAZDA TRIBUTE GT AWD St#14341 # $15,544* leather, roof, heated seats

* 70 Biweekly

St#13888 # $14,944* 4 dr, auto, air, all options!

$

$

2010 NISSAN ALTIMA

* 92 Biweekly

St#14331 # $12,444* 7 passenger, loaded

* 124 Biweekly

St#14246 # Only $12,944* 4 dr, auto, loaded, warranty

$

$

* 106 Biweekly

$

St#14118 # $12,944* 4 dr, loaded, factory warranty

* 99 Biweekly

* 92 Biweekly

* 92 Biweekly

RED TAG SALE ENDS SATURDAY, DEC 10TH, AT 5 PM SHARP• MEET YOU ON THE LOT!!!

Shop online at: www.edwardsmazda.ca 1356 Pembroke St., W.

FOREST LEA INN

613-735-0166 613-735-2225

*Prices & payments are plus taxes. Cost of delayed payments will be incorporated into your mthly payment. 2005-06: 60mths, 2007-08: 72 mths, 2009-2010: 84 mths. Ex: $10,000 over 96 mths @ 8.95% - payment is $139.61. COB is $3,403.59 OAC. Payments are biweekly. At least one at this price. May be daily rental. Subject to prior sale. See dealer.

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2010 DODGE CALIBER SXT St#14076 # $13,544* 4 dr, hatchback, auto, warranty

2010 DAKOTA SLT 4X4

St#13819 # $19,944* crew cab, low kms, factory warranty

ONLY!

* 96 Biweekly

2011 TOYOTA CAMRY LE

$

* 142 Biweekly

2010 FORD ESCAPE XLT 4X4

$

$

$

St#14352 # $19,844* fully loaded, factory warranty

St#14363 # $20,944* loaded, factory warranty

* 141 Biweekly

2010 DODGE CHARGER

$

* 149 Biweekly

2010 FORD F150 XLT 4X4

$

St#14144 # $14,644* power group

St#14169 # $25,844* crew cab, 5.4 V8, loaded, warranty

* 104 Biweekly

St#14312 # $12,944* 4 dr, auto, air, power group, warranty

* 184 Biweekly

St#14050 # Only $15,944* 4 dr, auto, loaded

2010 TOYOTA COROLLA LE

* 92 Biweekly

$

* 113 Biweekly

2010 FORD FOCUS SES

$

* 79 Biweekly

2011 FORD FUSION SEL

$

* 98 Biweekly

2010 DODGE JOURNEY SXT

$

* 113 Biweekly

2010 CHEVY MALIBU LT

$

2008 MAZDA 5 2010 FORD FUSION SEL St#14318 # $13,544* 4 dr, auto, factory warranty

* 96 Biweekly

$

* 113 Biweekly

2010 GRAND CARAVAN

$

2011 BUICK LUCERNE CX

$

St#13489 # $15,944* 7 pass, sto’n’go, warranty

St#13898 # WOW $17,644* all options

• NO MONEY DOWN • NO PAYMENTS ‘TIL

JUNE 2012

• LOTS TO CHOOSE FROM • FINANCING AVAILABLE

* 125 Biweekly

* 85 Biweekly

2010 CHEVY IMPALA LS

$

2011 MAZDA 2 GS

$

St#14308 # $11,944* loaded, factory warranty

St#14132 # $13,944* 4 dr, auto, air, pow grp, warranty

THIS Friday and Saturday ONLY!

* 99 Biweekly

St#14340 $9,944* auto, air, power group

$

2011 CHEVY IMPALA LS

$

St#14310 # $13,844* loaded, warranty

2010 MAZDA 6 SPORT

St#14355 # WOW $15,944* 4 dr, auto, loaded, warranty

$

St#14350 # $17,844* 4 dr, loaded, factory warranty

St#14188 # $20,944* 7 pass, sunroof, only 30,000 kms

St#14236 # $14,544* 4 dr, factory warranty

* 127 Biweekly

* 167 Biweekly

* 103 Biweekly

RED TAG SALE ENDS SATURDAY, DEC 10TH, AT 5 PM SHARP• MEET YOU ON THE LOT!!!

Shop online at: www.edwardsmazda.ca 1356 Pembroke St., W.

FOREST LEA INN

613-735-0166 613-735-2225

*Prices & payments are plus taxes. Cost of delayed payments will be incorporated into your mthly payment. 2005-06: 60mths, 2007-08: 72 mths, 2009-2010: 84 mths. Ex: $10,000 over 96 mths @ 8.95% - payment is $139.61. COB is $3,403.59 OAC. Payments are biweekly. At least one at this price. May be daily rental. Subject to prior sale. See dealer.

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ONLY!

* 134 Biweekly

2010 JEEP PATRIOT 4X4

$

* 105 Biweekly

2010 FORD RANGER 4X4

$

2010 FORD MUSTANG

$

2010 FORD RANGER XLT

$

St#14305 # WOW $18,944* auto, air, low kms, fact. warranty

St#14316 # WOW $14,844* ext cab, only 7,000 kms

St#14194 # $16,944* 5 pass, loaded, warranty

St#14354 # $17,844* ext cab, low kms, factory warranty

* 120 Biweekly

* 127 Biweekly

* 83 Biweekly

* 161 Biweekly

2010 CHRY. PT CRUISER

$

2010 DODGE RAM SLT 4X4

$

2010 KIA RIO

$

* 85 Biweekly

St#14152 # $19,944* 7 pass, auto, leather, roof, warranty

2011 KIA RONDO EX

$

St#13887 # $11,744* 4 dr, hatchback, warranty

St#14013 # $11,944* 4 dr, auto, factory warranty

St#13971 # $22,744* crew cab, V8 5.7 hemi

* 142 Biweekly

2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT 2010 CHRY. SEBRING TOUR St#14369 # $12,444* 4 dr, factory warranty

* 88 Biweekly

* 102 Biweekly

2010 CHEV SILVERADO SLE 4X4 St#14110 # $22,944* crew cab, factory warranty

* 113 Biweekly

St#14040 # $11,944* 4 dr, auto, warranty

$

2010 KIA SOUL

$

St#14155 # $15,944* auto, air, sunroof, warranty, all options

• NO MONEY DOWN • NO PAYMENTS ‘TIL

JUNE 2012

• LOTS TO CHOOSE FROM • FINANCING AVAILABLE

134

$

2010 MIT. GALLANT

St#13824 # Only $14,444* 4 dr, auto, air, fully loaded, warranty

St#14349 $18,944* * fully loaded, $ factory warranty Biweekly

2010 SUZUKI SX4

THIS Friday and Saturday ONLY!

* 163 Biweekly

2011 CHEV SILVERADO SLE 4X4 St#14091 # $23,944* crew cab, warranty

* 85 Biweekly

St#14010 # $13,944* 5 dr, hatchback, factory warranty

$

$

2011 NISSAN VERSA

* 170 Biweekly

$

* 99 Biweekly

$

2010 NISSAN SENTRA

St#14021 # $13,944* 4 dr, auto, power grp, warranty

2011 HYUNDAI SONATA St#14148 # $18,944* loaded, warranty

2010 NISSAN VERSA

St#14113 # $12,544* 4 dr, auto, loaded

* 99 Biweekly

$

* 134 Biweekly

$

* 89 Biweekly

$

RED TAG SALE ENDS SATURDAY, DEC 10TH, AT 5 PM SHARP• MEET YOU ON THE LOT!!!

Shop online at: www.edwardsmazda.ca 1356 Pembroke St., W.

FOREST LEA INN

613-735-0166 613-735-2225

*Prices & payments are plus taxes. Cost of delayed payments will be incorporated into your mthly payment. 2005-06: 60mths, 2007-08: 72 mths, 2009-2010: 84 mths. Ex: $10,000 over 96 mths @ 8.95% - payment is $139.61. COB is $3,403.59 OAC. Payments are biweekly. At least one at this price. May be daily rental. Subject to prior sale. See dealer.

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Nature

EUROPEAN GOLDFINCH Marilyn McNaule has had the European goldfinch at her feeders with the American goldfinches until this past week. It continues to feed on the niger seed. It is a very colourful bird and it’s well worth paying attention to the goldfinches at your feeder to see if there is a “different”` bird among them.

GEESE MEET THE CHALLENGE Chris McMillan was doing some carpentry work near the Deacon Bridge at Golden Lake when he noticed a flock of about 200 Canada geese feeding in a field a few hundred yards away.

The geese seemed a bit nervous and Chris saw the reason why when an adult bald eagle flew over the flock.

Chris said the geese immediately gathered in a noisy tight group. The eagle made several passes low over the flock but did not make any attempt to catch a

Photo by Jim Ferguson

Downy woodpecker on suet bag.

SCENE FROM THE HAWK’S EYE goose. Chris felt that the tightly knit noisy flock kept the eagle from making any move to catch a meal.

BALD EAGLE AT REID’S LAKE Bill and Jo-Anne Wendt saw a bald eagle overhead at Reid’s Lake near Ferguslea. The birds are on the move searching for food. Ducks, geese, rodents, wolf kills and other dead animals are on the menu. The white heads and tails identify the adults. The immature birds are all brown with and an orderly pattern of white feathering on the underside of the wings near the wrist and the base of tail.

GIFTS FOR THE BIRDER Gord McMillan has a new DVD out in the Serenity Series Wilderness Canoeing with Trapperman. The DVD includes many of Gord’s photos of wildlife during his canoe trips on the waters surrounding Golden Lake and the Deacon Hills. The photos are taken with a trail camera and depict the animals and birds in an undisturbed natural setting.

The DVDs are available at stores in Eganville, Golden Lake, Barry’s Bay and Killaloe. It is certainly a gift for the birder that has everything and produced by a local field naturalist.

Binoculars and field guides are a must for new and seasoned birders alike. The binoculars should be 7x35s; seven power magnification and with a 35-mm front lens, otherwise they are too heavy and difficult to hold steady. The field guides are of excellent quality and there are many to choose from. The Golden Guide, Birds of North America; Peterson’s, A Field Guide to the Birds East of the Rockies; The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds and The ROM Field Guide to Birds of Ontario are excellent choices. They cost in the neighbourhood of $20.

Spotting scopes are not necessary but do help identify water birds, hawks and owls at a distance. A 22-power wide angle lens and a tripod are a must for good viewing. The new digital cameras add a great deal to the birding experience and make identification much more positive.

Do not forget the Christmas Bird Count on Dec.17.

Enjoy your birding. Ila and Jim Ferguson, 5313 River Road, RR 5, Renfrew, Ont., K7V 3Z8. Phone or email jamesh@nrtco.net.

ENTERTAINMENT

•Pine •Spruce •Fir

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9th The Usual Suspects

FREE WITH TREE PURCHASE

Hot chocolate * bows * tree baling * hayrides * hiking trails

Kid’s play area * sliding hill & more * campfire always burning

CUT YOUR OWN, OR PRECUT TREES AVAILABLE UP TO 16’

8 p.m. - 12 a.m.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10th

No Frill Pre-Cut Tree Only

Lonesome Dreamers 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Everyone Welcome "Remember Red Fridays!"

Legion Ladies Auxiliary Catering and Hall Rentals Call 613-432-6450

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Ministers: The Reverends Brian and Alison Sharpe Organist: Mrs. Elizabeth Brumm, H.B.Mus., A.R.CT.(2) SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 10:00 a.m. – Worship Nursery Care Available Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

CHRISTMAS EVE 7 pm Service of Readings and Christmas Carols Website: http://www.tsarenfrew.ca CHRISTMAS DAY _____________________________ 10 am – a brief service of celebraSt. James Lutheran tion and reflection on the Birth of our Lord and Saviour 66 Elgin Ave. E. 432-5078 If transportation is needed, Pastor Cathy McCaig please call Shirley at the SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 Church Office 432-5452.

Advent 3 Wheelchair Accessibility 9:00 – Worship and Fellowship EVERYONE WELCOME _____________________________ Come join us in worship

Pastor David Tigchelaar 433-3598 431 Albert St. Sunday 10 a.m.

Worship Service – Nursery Available Sunday School During Service Coffee Break Women’s Interfaith Bible Study Wednesday mornings From 10:00 -11:30 a.m.

Story Hour and Nursery for Children 5 yrs. and under Available Everyone is welcome _____________________________

The United Church of Canada BRAESIDE PASTORAL CHARGE Rev. Dr. Richard Hollingsworth 623-2360 Glasgow – 9:00 am Castleford – 10:00 am Braeside – 11:00 am Sunday School During Service _____________________________

Elmwood Bible Chapel 200 Francis St. 432-4572 432-3087 Wednesday 7:30 p.m. – Bible Study, Prayer SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11

9:30 a.m. – The Lord’s Supper 11:00 a.m. – Family Bible Hour and Sunday School _____________________________

The Salvation Army 8 Argyle St. at Munroe Corps Officer/Pastor SUNDAY SERVICE 10 A.M. Women’s Ministry Men’s Ministry Bible Study 613-432-7721 All Are Welcome!

www.iansevergreen.on.ca

& DRINKS

WING WEEKLY

December 17th December 21st

The Renfrew Presbyterian Church

291 Plaunt St. S. Rev. Russell Wardell Rev. Susan Tough Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Nursery available Wheelchair Accessible Loop Hearing System Upgraded Sound System Church Office 613-432-2285 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Call if transportation required

Hebron Christian Reformed Church

20

433 (Champlain) Wing of the Air Force Association of Canada 164 Argyle Street South, Renfrew, ON K7V 1T5 Office: 432Ͳ4485 Lounge: 432Ͳ9155 EͲMail: afac433wing@yahoo.com

Church Services Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church

$

IAN’S EVERGREEN PLANTATION HOT DOGS/ 613-253-0086 • 804 Richmond Rd., Beckwith CHILI DOGS

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC R0111123179

JIM FERGUSON

November 26-December 24 Weekdays 10-9 Weekends 9-9

RENFREW BRANCH

Christmas Party

Christmas Bingo

Entertainment by

$3755

Unwound Late lunch served Everyone welcome!

January 6th

New Year’s Eve Party

TGIF with Guest Chefs

Entertainment by

Entertainment by

5th Street

Deep Well Pumpers

$10/person Late lunch served Everyone welcome!

$10/person Supper served at 5:30pm

“I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the Lord’s house’.”

(Psalm 122:1) Good News Bible

_____________________________

Renfrew Baptist Church Corner of Plaunt & Railway 432-4266 Rev. Tom Smith SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 10:00 – Worship Cable Channel 22 Sundays 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.

Bible Study, Wednesday 7 p.m.

All Are Welcome _____________________________

The Anglican Church of Canada ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE Corner Argyle St. at Patrick Phone 432-3062 Ministry Rev’d. Cathy McCaig with the members of the Parish.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11 8:00 a.m. – Morning worship/ Holy Communion 10:30 a.m. – Morning worship/ Holy Communion Come and Worship _____________________________

The Roman Catholic Community OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH 100 Lisgar Avenue, West 432-8525 Saturday 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 9:00 a.m.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH 331 Plaunt Street, South 432-5825 Saturday 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 10:30 a.m. _____________________________

Worship in the church of your choice R0471123787

Prize Board

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During the winter (it has not happened so far this year) birds need fat so they can produce heat energy to keep them warm, especially at night. Suet is difficult to purchase because much of the suet is trimmed before it reaches our meat markets.

A good replacement for solid suet is lard. Mixed with peanut butter, various grain meals (corn and oats) and seed, it provides an excellent source of heat energy.

Heat a mixture of 50 per cent lard and 50 per cent peanut butter in a double boiler until it is liquefied, and then add some corn meal or rolled oats. Any seed you wish to add goes in before the mixture sets.

Put the blend into milk cartons or on cookie sheets and freeze it.

When needed, spread it on pine cones, suet logs or punch some holes in the milk cartons, shove two or three pencils through the cartons below the hole, and let the birds do the rest.

Commercial mixtures in plastic-wrapped packages are expensive but are easy to feed. Wire cages made for the job are handy and inexpensive for commercial suet and your own brand. Mesh onion bags filled with fat trimmings or suet will disappear very quickly in cold weather.

Take your pick. The birds will welcome the suet.

WITH TREE PURCHASE SEE OUR 8 REINDEER

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

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LOOK ONLINE @ yourottawaregion.com

Call Email

613.432.3655 reina.devries@metroland.com

309204

DEADLINE: TUESDAY AT 1PM.

HOME GROWN CHRISTMAS

TURKEYS Fresh & Homegrown

CAROL and PETER NEILL R.R.#2 Arnprior

623-8802 “Make It A Family Tradition”

CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help? No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty.

Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6590.

STEEL BUILDINGS END OF SEASON DEALS! Overstock must go - make an offer!

FREE DELIVERY to most areas.

CALL TO CHECK INVENTORY and FREE BROCHURE 1-800-668-5111 ext.

170.

*HOT TUB (SPA) Covers-Best Price. Best quality. All shapes and colours.

Call 1-866-652-6837. www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper

LIVESTOCK FEEDS! All natural , locally grown.

Hi-Protein, Beef Booster rolled scratch grain and more.

Available in bulk, 1/2 te totes or 25 kg bags.

Mineral, salt and milk replacers too!

Call Barclay Dick & Son Farm Supply near Douglas 649-2620 or -2440

OLD ANTIQUE FURNITURE, old advertising coca-cola, Mountain Dew, old gas and oil items, toys, decoys, old postcards, old Halloween and Christmas items.

Call Sheryl MacKenzie at 613-432-4909

www.lyonsturkeyfarm.com

Select Stores Only

FURNITURE OUTLET 312 Raglan St. S., Renfrew BESIDE FINNIGAN’S

432-8826

318758

Christmas Trees for Sale

Pickup or Delivered

McLEOD BUILDING SUPPLIES 432-3942 319870

Mon-Fri, 8-5:30 pm Sat 8-12 Visa, mastercard and debit accepted

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE NO RISK program STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Free Consultation. Call us Now. We can Help!

1-888-356-5248

PETS

Quality Australian Shepherd Puppies.

CKC Reg, Vet checked/Vacc and Guarantee.

Home raised, parents on site.

613-826-0494 WAGS & WHISKERS Puppy Kindergarten Celebrating 10 years.

Specializing in obedience and socialization.

Call the Puppy Training Specialists to book for winter sessions. Tena and Ian 613-623-6200

BUY IT. SELL IT. FIND IT.

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RECYCLE YOUR HARDWARE

HOUSES FOR RENT

3 BDRM WADE AVE family home, large garage, fenced yard, gas heat, $1100/month, available January 1st.

Call Peter 432-0319

VEHICLES

DONATE YOUR UNWANTED VEHICLE TO KIDNEY CAR Valuable Tax Receipt Free Tow Within 48 hrs.

Benefits The Kidney Foundation of Canada

1-866-788-2277 www.kidneycar.ca

316729

To Place Your Classified Ad

YOUR SOFA YOUR BICYCLE

in the classifieds 1-877-298-8288 1-877-298-8288

VEHICLES VACATION PROPERTIES

2001 FORD Windstar Sport, auto, no rust, crown rust control, loaded, air, rear climate control, Captains chairs, new transmission, all receipts, runs and looks beautiful. $ 2 2 0 0 .

613 - 6 2 0 - 0 9 9 2 , 613-623-6754 2005 FOCUS WAGON Model SES-ZXW. 270km. New snow tires. Remote Start. $2500.

Phone 613-333-1489.

Griffith. Well maintained, certified.

HUNTING

HUNTER SAFETY Canadian Firearms Course. Courses and exams held throughout the year. Free course if you organize a group, exams available. Wenda Cochran, 613-256-2409.

STORAGE Indoors / Outdoors Boats/cars/RV’s 613-433-3079

16” DRY, MIXED

794 Fraser Rd., Renfrew Open Weekends and After 4 pm Weekdays

Hardwood (mostly maple) Cut and Split Delivery Available

INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL SPACE

FIREWOOD

RENDER’S TREE FARM

613-432-8751

FIREWOOD

FIREWOOD BY THE TANDEM LOAD CLEAN Random Length Hardwood For Sale 613-649-2544 Quick Delivery

CHRISTMAS TREES

FOR SALE

613-649-2631

ARTICLES WANTED

Radio hobbyist (local) looking to buy old tube HAY 2ND CUT, alfalfa radios, stereos, tubes, test large round bales. Exequipment, related accellent deer feed.

SET OF WHITE cup- cessories. Will pick up.

613-433-1721 boards, 14 pcs, plus ar- Call Jon, 613-406borite top, dishwasher 1549. taps plus stove hood, ELLIPTICAL FOR sink, $700.

Call TRADES & PROFESSALE EMPLOYin great condition. 613-333-1489 Griffith SIONAL M E N T Has a timer, 10 levels of resistance, SAWMILLS from only O P P O R T U N I T I E S Acordd keeps track of calo- $3997 - MAKE MON- available ries burned, distance EY & SAVE MONEY Canada & Overseas. covered and pulse. If with your own bandmill We assist with relocainterested please - Cut lumber any dimen- tion cost where needd . make an offer @ sion. In stock ready to e 61 3 - 2 0 5 - 1 3 6 5 . ship. FREE Info & DVD: h r @ e x c e l e m p l o y Must come and get www.Nor woodSaw - ment.net online at m i l l s . c o m / 4 0 0 O T w w w. e x c e l e m p l o y it.

1 - 8 0 0 - 5 6 6 - 6 8 9 9 ment.net.

Ext:400OT. WANTED TURKEYS DEAD OR ALIVE WILDLIFE FEEDS scrap cars Deer & Wild Turkey Will pay $100 - $150 survival mixes, whole even up to $200, and rolled corn. depending on types.

Alfalfa cubes, mineral Picked up free. and licks.

613-432-3464 or Call Barclay Dick & cell 613-432-0449 Son Farm Supply near Douglas.

649-2620 or -2440 WANTED: OLD TUBE AUDIO EQUIPMENT. BEDS, SOFA BEDS, BEDROOM 40 years or older. Amplifiers, Stereo, RecordSUITES, DINING ROOM ing and Theatre Sound SUITES, SOFAS, RECLINERS, BAR STOOLS, HEADBOARDS, Equipment. Hammond Now Taking orders for organs. Any condition, COMFORTERS Christmas no floor model consoles. Call Toll-Free MATTRESS 1-800-947-0393 / FACTORY & 519-853-2157.

LYONS FAMILY TURKEY FARM LTD.

DRY FIREWOOD CL25727

BIRD FEED locally grown!

Black oil sunflowers, mixes, safflower and nyjer!

Call Barclay Dick & Son Farm Supply near Douglas 649-2620 or -2440

VACATION PROPERTIES

FIREWOOD

220 CARSWELL AVE. Approx 3500 sq ft. All wheel chair accessible, newly finished, multipurpose. Very reasonable rate, all in. No extras. 613-333-1042

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“CLEARANCE SALE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!” 20X26 $4995.

25X34 $6460.

30X44 $9640.

40X70 $17,945.

47X90 $22,600. One end included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

A-Z Technical Bldg.

Systems Inc.: Pre-Engineered Steel Buildings.

Since 1978! Stamp drawings & leasing available. Ask for Wally: Toll-Free at 1-877-743-5888, Fax (416) 626-5512. www.a-ztech.on.ca.

8 HP ARIENS snowblower, electric start, like new, $499.

613-432-2218

FOR SALE

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7- piece Cherry Oak bedroom set, $525; navy blue La-Z-Boy, $100; coffee and end tables. $50. Office desk, $50; double mattress set/10 year warranty, $300. 2001 Ford Mustang GT, 360 Bullitt.

80,000km.

Framed collectibles, golf photography, Bobby Jones. Please call 613-257-2936.

FOR SALE

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55 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

ONE BEDROOM APT, suitable for mature individual, large kitchen and living room in quiet triplex, $495 plus utilities, includes fridge/stove, first/last required, NO PETS, 3 EXECUTIVE RENTAL kms east of Renfrew. available, Burnstown. 613-432-7149.

2 bedroom - laundry facilities and applianc- ONE BEDROOM basees - propane heat stove ment apt, large walk-in Large property. $900 closet, electric heat. No EXECUTIVE 8TH ST. including utilities. winter parking. garden home, 2 bed- Month to month avail- $550 plus utilities. room, gas heat, 4 ble. Call 432-0058.

613-401-1825. appliances included, $925/month, available ONE ONE BEDROOM, January 1. Call Peter, GOOD-SIZED bedroom apartment. large, clean apartment, 613-432-0319.

Freshly decorated, has second floor. 306 FURNISHED HOME, gas heat, stove, fridge. Stewart, Renfrew. Prinow. vate entrance, parking, 6-month term, $950/ Available fridge, stove and air month plus utilities. 613-432-2852. conditioning. No smokAvailable immediately LARGE 2 BEDROOM ing, no pets. Seniors or Jan. 613-432-3687, apartment in centre- preferred. $600/month leave message. town. Has gas heat, plus hydro. First & last GARDEN HOME, 3 good storage area. months’ rent required.

613-432-7026. bedrooms, 2 baths, 613-432-2852. completely finished NEW PRICE basement. Large deck, COUNTRY LIVING SPECIAL garage, close to Hwy 17. Central air/gas 2 bedroom, bright, ONE BEDROOM heat.

Please call basement apt, lots of BACHELOR APTS. windows, large kitchen.

613-432-0058.

Starting from $525/month plus elec$ 650/mo., all inclusive.

LARGE 3 BEDROOM tric heat/hydro. Referfirst/last.

Fridge, stove house, completely reno- ences, & parking. vated, between Renfrew Available immediately.

Call for available and Arnprior. A must 613-433-8975. dates. see! $995/month plus 613-281-9444 utilities. Available Feb- NEWLY RENOVATED (cell) ruary or March. one plus bedroom up- 613-432-8109 X115 stairs apartment, down613-432-9040. (office) 312851 town Arnprior. WashNEAT & TIDY BUNGA- er/dryer in unit, secure LOW in quiet neigh- building with intercom, RENFREW: RENOVATbourhood. Perfect for parking spot, heat and ED 2 bdrm, new appliseniors or working hydro extra, $725 ances, near laundry couple. $900/month month, first/last. 613- and hospital. No pets.

1st/last, $700/mo inplus utilities. Available 302-1669. cludes heat/water.

Feb. 1, 2012. 613432-8531. References ONE BEDROOM Sharon, 624-5926. required. second-floor apartment, central, suitable for work- SPACIOUS 3 BEDing single. 432-7194.

ROOM apartment in APARTMENTS centretown. Available FOR RENT Jan. 1. 613-432-2852.

1 BEDROOM, ground floor, quiet building, TWO BDRM APT, Oak hardwood floors, plenSt., fridge, stove, parkty of closet space, parking. $575/month* Offering ing, overlooking “with discount” plus hyMcConnell Park. Madro. One-year lease. affordable ture individual, no pets, First/last and references first and last. 613-623- one bedroom required.

613-4334747.

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BEAUTIFUL 3 BEDROOM 1.5 bathroom home with finished basement for rent February 1.

Hardwood floors throughout, central air, 24’ pool with deck, 5 appliances. $1,175 plus utilities.

613-433-3086.

DOWNTOWN ARNPRIOR, 1 bedroom upstairs apartment, small balcony, 2 paved parking spaces. $700 plus utilities. Available Oct. 1. 613-302-1669.

McGRIMMON HOLDINGS

COBDEN Available immediately, spacious and bright one bedroom apartment, $600/month plus hydro. Parking and laundry on site.

613-851-4630.

apartments.

For a viewing and more information call Derek McGrimmon

432-1911

TWO BEDROOM apartment for rent, fridge & stove included.

Available immediately, Renfrew. $695/month + hydro and heat.

613-623-7287, ext. 25.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

McGRIMMON HOLDINGS Offering affordable two bedroom apartments.

For a viewing and more information call Derek McGrimmon

432-1911 WATERFRONT, 4494 Castleford Rd, one bedroom apartment, everything included. Newly renovated. For more information 433-0078, ask for Peter WILSON INVESTMENTS OF RENFREW LTD Looking for quiet business lady or male or senior to rent a lovely one bedroom apartment right downtown, close to all amenities, elevator to your door Call 613-432-8417 make that appointment to view 613-432-8417 HEALTH & FITNESS

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LOST & FOUND FOUND Ladies’ ring, 18 ct gold with stones, found at Tim Horton’s/Wendy’s stop lights. Call 432-3211 or drop into OPP office, Low Square FOUND Thunder laser detector found on O’Brien Road, near the Dairy Queen.

Claim at The Mercury, 613-432-3655.

HELP WANTED

HOUSES FOR SALE

1029 HUMPHRIES RD, RENFREW

NEW PRICE

A MUST SEE HOME!!

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Move in today, go fishing tomorrow. This home offers you the opportunity to move in and live now. 2 Km to the Ottawa River boat launch. Absolutely maintenance free for the next 20 years. Poured and insulated concrete finished basement with rec room, wet bar, cold storage, office and mud room entrance from oversized 2 car garage. Main floor boasts hardwood and ceramic floors with main floor laundry and green material custom kitchen, not to mention the large pantry for all your storage needs. Interlocking walkway and perennial gardens out front can be enjoyed from the front porch swing, or sit on the maintenance free composite deck out back and watch the turkeys and deer play in the huge back yard. Bring the kids, this home has 3 large bedrooms on main floor, 2 of which boast custom, built-in desks. Plug in the generator if the hydro goes out, or surf the high speed internet when you’re bored.

Who Could Ask for more!!

Call 613-432-3714 to view

AZ DRIVERS (2 Yrs. Exp.) AND OWNEROPERATORS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY for U.S. Cross Border, Domestic. Company Paid Benefits, Bonus & Paid Orientation.

Call Bill @ 1-800-265-8789 or 905-457-8789 Ext. 299, Email: willemk@travelers.ca.

BE PART OF THE excitement! Installer wanted for busy satellite business. Will train, but will need tools, vehicle after training. Full availablilty needed and experience an asset. Fax résumé to 613-4339124; email: twall@hot mail.com PAID IN ADVANCE! Make $1,000 weekly mailing brochures from home. 100% legit! Income is guaranteed!

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HELP WANTED

EXPERIENCED PARTS PERSON required for progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances.

Our 26,000ft2 Store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta.

See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com.

Send Resumes to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.

NEEDED NOW- AZ Drivers & Owner Ops. Great career opportunities. We’re seeking professional safetyminded drivers and owner operators.

Cross-border and IntraCanada positions available. Call Celadon Canada, Kitchener.

1-800-332-0518 w w w. c e l a d o n c a n a da.com PART-TIME JOBS Make your own schedule, sell chocolate bars to make $$$, decide where and when you sell, start and stop when you want. Tel: 1-800-383-3589.

PROFESSIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES. Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned, fluid transport company servicing Northern BC and Alberta. We are an equal opportunity employer now accepting applications at various branches for: Mechanics (Commercial Transport or equivalent).

Wage range: $25.-$40./hour. Minimum experience required: second year apprenticeship or equivalent. Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3).

Wage range: $25.-$35./hour. Minimum experience required: Six months professional driving. Labourers and Swampers.

Wage range: $22.-$28./hour. Minimum experience required: N/A. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and drivers abstract are required. We encourage candidates of aboriginal ancestry, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply. For more information and to apply for these opportunities, visit our employment webpage at http://troyer.ca/employment-opportunities.

WORK WANTED

PRIVATE CLEANING, odd jobs, experienced.

Police record check, references. Mavis, 613432-6892.

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WORK WANTED

BOOKKEEPING SERVICES available for small business owner Confidential - Reliable Call Reina 613-433-9206 after 6:00 pm ilovemydog@nrtco.net

OFFICE TEMP Daily - Weekly - Monthly Sick Leave or maternity leave Whenever your need should arise Over 25 years experience in office setting Reliable - Pleasant Please call Reina 613-433-9206 ilovemydog@nrtco.net

Toss it, SELL IT. Why send that lamp to the curb? Find a new home for it through the Classifieds.

Area buyers and sellers use the Classifieds every week.

Besides, someone out there needs to see the light.

CAREERS

FAST growing Communications Company Seeking

Office and Warehouse Assistant Prospective applicants would be required to perform the following duties but not limited to: Front line reception Customer service/satisfaction. Tech support assistance through our network of Certified Installation technicians.

Office/Warehouse management Inventory control and management Inside sales of products and services Quality control inspections Paperwork processing Open/close office 8 – 5 Monday-Friday REQUIREMENTS Grade 12 diploma Basic computer skills Microsoft Word and Excel Simply Accounting would be an asset, not req’d Self starter/well organized Good people skills Problem solving Wage to be discussed and based on skill level.

6 month Bonus and discount on products/services we carry.

Please send resume to Admin@scheelcommunications.com fax to 613-623-9992 WWW.SCHEELCOMMUNICATIONS.COM 318718

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CAREERS

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)/ Clerk The Township of Greater Madawaska is inviting applications from qualified candidates to fill the full-time position of CAO/Clerk. This position will report directly to Council and will be responsible for the leadership and general management of the Corporation. Major responsibilities include: coordinating the day-to-day administration of the Corporation through its departments; attending Council and Committee meetings and making policy, program and business planning recommendations; facilitating the implementation of Council decisions and representing Council on local and external agencies; ensuring the statutory duties of clerk’s role are performed through the supervision and oversight of the deputy- clerk; overseeing and monitoring the fiscal and legislative requirements of the Corporation; fostering positive employee/employer relations and productive workplace environment; and championing the corporate vision and policies of Council.

A competitive package of salary and benefits is offered and the salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

For further information regarding qualifications , please consult the Township of Greater Madawaska website at www.townshipofgreatermadawaska.com Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and covering letter, to be received no later than 12 noon on Friday, December 23, 2011, to: CAO/Clerk Selection Committee, The Corporation of the Township of Greater Madawaska, 1101 Francis Street, PO Box 180, Calabogie, ON, K0J 1H0 Phone: 613 752 2222 Email: caosearch@greatermadawaska.com All applicants are thanked for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will receive a response. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection and will not be used for any other purpose.

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HOUSES FOR RENT

MUSIC, DANCE INSTRUCTIONS

WORLD-CLASS DRUMMER (of Five Man Electrical Band) is now accepting students. Private lessons, limited enrolment, free consultation. Call Steve, 613831-5029. www.steve hollingworth.ca CHILD CARE WANTED

RELIABLE BABYSITTER in your home Mon. - Wed. 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

MUST HAVE OWN TRANSPORTATION Phone 433-8094 after 4 p.m. ONLY

CHILD CARE

CHILD CARE SPACES Available 315896

full-time and part-time

Call FIRST STEPS Home Daycare

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CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

MATCO TOOLS the Fastest Growing Mobile Tool Franchise, IS LOOKING FOR FRANCHISEES FOR: Toronto, Milton, Sault Ste Marie, Kingston, Sarnia, Chatham, Mississauga, Kitchener/Waterloo, Cornwall, Ottawa Complete Home-Based Business System. No Franchise, Royalty or Advertising fees. Training & Support Programs. CALL TOLL-FREE 1-888-696-2826, www.gomatco.com.

MORTGAGES & LOANS

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1-877-776-1660.

MOTOR VEHICLE dealers in Ontario MUST be registered with OMVIC. To verify dealer registration or seek help with a complaint, visit www.omvic.on.ca or 1-800-943-6002. If you’re buying a vehicle privately, don’t become a curbsider’s victim.

Curbsiders are impostors who pose as private individuals, but are actually in the business of selling stolen or damaged vehicles.

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CERTIFIED MASON 10 years’ experience, chimney repair and restoration, cultured stone, parging, repointing. Brick, block and stone. Small/big job specialist. Free estimates. Work guaranteed. 613-250-0290.

PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN The “Honey Do This” Company

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Sessional Maternity Leave Replacement Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley (Pembroke Campus) is presently seeking qualified candidates for an Academic Librarian Sessional Maternity Leave Replacement with full-time hours beginning January 2012 subject to a summer reduction to 24/hour per week.

Reporting to the Dean, Algonquin College in the Valley, the Librarian will be working in conjunction with the Woodroffe Campus Librarians. The incumbent will coordinate the Library operations for the Pembroke Campus including the day-to-day duties of 2 full-time Library Technicians and 1 part-time Academic Coach in the Student Support Lab. Please consult our web site under “Career Opportunities” and review competition number ACA-115-11 to review the description in greater detail and to submit your application. http://www2.algonquincollege.com/hr/careers/current-opportunities/ For other employment opportunities at Algonquin College, please visit our web site on a regular basis.

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CAREERS

Experience the excitement of the aerospace industry in a rural setting!

For almost 60 years, Haley Industries Limited has been producing Magnesium and Aluminum castings for the aerospace industry.

Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley west of Renfrew, there is an immediate opening for an

Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

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Call MURIEL 613-432-7882

Aerospace Product Development Engineer Qualifications: Engineering Degree/Diploma, completed apprenticeship with 8- 10 years experience in all areas of a foundry i.e. Coremaking, Heat Treatment, NDT and Metallurgy( magnesium and aluminum)

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**PLEASE BE ADVISED** There are NO refunds on classified advertising; however, we are happy to offer a credit for future classified ads, valid for one year, under certain circumstances.

PERSONALS

BILL WEISS 613-570-1488 weissmaintenance@gmaillcom Renfrew-Calabogie-Arnprior 319425

PERSONALS

Academic Librarian (Pembroke)

MOTHER & DAUGHTER team willing to clean your house before the holidays. General housekeeping.

Please call Nancy, 613432-3073.

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$$$ 1st, 2nd, 3rd MORTGAGES - Tax Arrears, Renovations, Debt Consolidation, no CMHC fees. $50K you pay $208.33/month (OAC). No income, bad credit, power of sale stopped!! BETTER MORTGAG613-433-9052 OPTION ES, CALL 1 - 8 0 0 - 2 8 2 - 116 9 , www.mor tgageontaCHILD’S PARADISE rio.com (LIC# 10969).

DAY CARE has openings in 2012, 12 months to 12 years old. AS SEEN ON TV - 1st, Part- and full-time spac- 2nd, Home Equity es, subsidized and Loans, Bad Credit, Selffull-fee. Call for more Employed, Bankrupt, details, 613-432-2627. Foreclosure, Power of www.childsparadise.ca Sale or need to Re-Finance? Let us fight for you because “We’re in your corner!” CALL The Refinancing Specialists NOW Toll-Free 1-877-733-4424 (24 Hours) or click www.MMAmor tgages.com (Lic#12126).

BUSINESS

CAREERS

HOUSE CLEANING

INSURANCE $$$ 1st & 2nd & Construction Mortgages, Lines of Credit... What kind of insurance 95-100% Financing. policy should we buy?

BELOW BANK RATES! EADY INSURANCE Poor credit & bankrupt- carefully explained the cies OK. No income many options available. verification plans. Ser- Together, we chose a vicing Eastern & Northplan that suited us. ern Ontario. Call Jim 432-8543 or Potter, Homeguard 1-888-275-3239 Funding Ltd. Toll-Free 1-866-403-6639, email: jimpotter@qualSERVICES itymortgagequotes.ca, www.qualitymortgagequotes.ca, LIC #10409.

GEORGE’S

For all ages from 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. $ 20.00/day includes lunch & 2 snacks. Educational activities, lots of outdoor play. 2 structured playrooms.

ECE, first aid, CPR References/receipts SHANNON

SERVICES

We are looking for full and part-time kitchen staff (line and prep cooks), wait staff and bartenders.

Must be available nights and weekends.

Experience an asset but not specifically required.

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Skills: Excellent written and verbal skills. Proficient in the use of software; including Magmasoft, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other spreadsheet systems.

Salary commensurate with experience. We provide a comprehensive flex benefit plan along with company paid pension.

We thank all applicants, but only those invited to an interview will be contacted.

No telephone inquiries please No telephone inquiries please Please forward resume to: Haley Industries Limited 634 Magnesium Road Haley, Ontario Canada K0J 1Y0 Fax: (613-432-0743) Email: jobs.haley@magellan.aero

Resumes can be dropped off at The Prior Sports Bar and Restaurant 39 Winners Circle Drive, Arnprior 317374

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Christmas House Tour Sunday, December 11 See six fabulous homes all decked out for Christmas. Plus a Victorian Bone China Tea, 20% off at the RVHA Gift Shop and a RAG art exhibit. Tickets $25 p.p. available in Renfrew at Aikenhead’s Drug Store, Home Hardware Building Centre, RVHA Gift Shop. Phone 432-3088 or email rvha2011housetour@yahoo.ca for information. Presented by the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Auxiliary with all proceeds going to the RVH CT Scanner.

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Amazing deals on the coolest events, restaurants, fashion finds, activities & adventures

Happy 50th ANNIVERSARY Mom & Dad

Presents

“A Ceremony of Lessons and Carols” December 11, 7:00 pm Freewill offering will be directed to the Digital Mammography Unit Refreshments will follow in the Kirk Hall

with Golden Lake Camp and Friends

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There will be a skit, a variety of music and stories to share.

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Sunday Dec 11 at 2:00 pm

FRIDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT

Fri, Dec 9th – Andy Dore 8pm Fri, Dec 16th - Cody Labombard 8pm Fri, Dec 23rd – Brock Zeman 9pm Fri, Dec 30th – Cali Yakaback 8pm Fri, Jan 6th – Cody Labombard 8pm Fri, Jan 13th – James Leclaire 8pm Fri, Jan 20th – Brock Zeman 9pm Fri, Jan 27th – Bob Landry 8pm

CE Hall (beside St Andrews UC) CALABOGIE Refreshments to follow Free-will offering at the door.

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Pay Day Loans 613-431-cash

Parents David and Dawn Draper are proud to announce the birth of their perfect son, Dillon Jeffrey Draper.

On August 15, 2011 at 1:47 am, weighing 8 lbs 3.5 oz, Dillon arrived at The Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus into the loving arms of his family. Grandparents Mickey and Marion McDonald and Eric and Marion Draper along with Uncle Michael, Aunt Katherine, Great Grandparents Denice Mahon, Jacqueline and Dennis Young were so excited to welcome him into the world.

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Contact: Ottawa@wagjag.com

HELP WANTED

SCALIWAG

Designs

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Adults!

Seniors!

Earn Extra Money!

Love Marleen, Colleen, Mervin & Laura Grandchildren & great-grandchildren

Keep Your Weekends Free!

Open 9:00 – 5:00

Thurs to Sat 704 Aberdeen St Renfrew

432-4871 FIREARMS AUCTION SATURDAY DECEMBER 10th 10:00AM AT SWITZER’S AUCTION CENTRE,

25414 HIGHWAY 62 SOUTH, BANCROFT ONT. From several estates, collectible, commemoratives, target and hunting. Over 250 new and used, rifles, shotguns, handguns, crossbows, ammunition, FEATURES: Cased Baretta 682 with Briley Tubes & Ported, Cased Mint Beckwith Pepper Box, Hart and Son Custom Bench Rest Rifle, new in the box Remington/ savage/ hatsan, rifles & shotguns.

See our complete listing with pictures at: www. switzersauction.com.

Check back for regular updates. We have room for your quality consignments in this and future sales.

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Routes Available!

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BIRTHDAYS

Happy 2nd Birthday

We’re looking for Carriers to deliver our newspaper!

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Nelson Riopelle will be 80 in January.

His family would like to invite family and friends to have coffee and dessert with us to celebrate Sunday, Dec 18, 2011 2-4 in the afternoon Calabogie United Church Hall Calabogie, Ont Best wishes only

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Special thanks to Rev Patricia Van Gelder for the memorial service and for making Sam smile while he was in the hospital. Special thanks to Dr Nemani and second floor RVH nurses and palliative care. Thank you to the choir, organist and the Ladies Group at the church for the delicious lunch. Thanks to the pallbearers, grandsons Troy, Terry, Darcy, Corey, Kyle and great-grandson Tyler.

Special thanks to granddaughter Julie for the touching eulogy.

SHEILA PARTRIDGE MAR 16TH, 1934 – DEC 11TH, 2005 THANK YOU FOR TWO WONDERFUL DAUGHTERS SUSAN & LYNN I GIVE TO YOU AS YOU GAVE TO ME TRUE LOVE JACK 316005

IN MEMORIAM

Thanks to Fraser Morris & Heubner Funeral Home, Wayne and staff for their guidance and support.

Gladys & family

JOHNSTON Mary Dorothy Anne

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Elmwood Bible Chapel ladies, and to our many friends and family who donated meals and their free time to help with our children during Daniela’s time of healing. This difficult time has been made easier by your many prayers and petitions.

We’ll always love you And will never forget, While time is so fleeting Love remains yet.

Thank you, Matt and Daniela Brydges

Love always, Rick, Andrew, Tyler, Scott, Jessica and Bentley

July 4, 1957 – Dec 6, 2002 Time is so fleeting, Slipping into the past, Yet love remains solid And always will last.

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BARR, Harvey In loving memory of a dear father who passed away 35 years ago, December 10.

The blow was great, the shock severe, We little thought the end was near, And only those who have lost can tell, The pain of parting without farewell.

More each day we miss you, Father, Friends may think the wound is healed, But they little know the sorrow, That lies within our hearts concealed.

Love Glen, Ken, Art, June and Judy

COLLINS HAROLD & ETHEL LEBLANC ALLAN & LOIS No longer in our lives to share, But in our hearts you are always there.

Sadly missed by Bill and Faye and family

LAW In loving memory of a dear mom and granny, Kay, who passed away December 7, 1983.

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.

We love you and miss you every day Ann, David and Sarah

IN MEMORIAM

PARTRIDGE SHEILA PATRICIA In loving memory of a very special mom, Sheila Patricia Partridge, who passed away December 11, 2005.

A special smile, A special face, And in our hearts, A special place.

No words we speak can ever say, How much we miss you every day.

To hear your voice and see your smile, To sit and talk to you awhile.

To be together in the same old way, Would be our dearest wish today.

Put your arms around her, God, Treat her with special care, Make up for all she suffered here, And all that seems unfair.

With all our love, Mom, your girls Susan and Lynn

They say there is a reason They say that time will heal But neither time nor reason Will change the way we feel For no-one knows the heartache That lies behind our smiles No-one knows how many times We have broken down and cried We want to tell you something So there won’t be any doubt You’re so wonderful to think of But so hard to be without

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Ethel Collins January 27, 1915 – December 8, 2010 In God’s garden up above Stands a rose we dearly love She stands with petals open wide Watered by the tears we’ve cried Her fragrance fills our lives each day Locked in our hearts she will always stay

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It’s hard to believe a year has passed since you both left so close together, makes us wonder that one had to lead, so that the other could follow.

Close in our hearts you will always stay

Loved and remembered every day Patricia, Zabrina, Kevin, Kayla, Mitchell and Shaylyn

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The family of the late Sam C Leech would like to express our sincere thanks to our families, friends and neighbours, for the flowers, cards, donations, food, visitations and for your comforting heartfelt kindness and support.

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TONER, Mina Belle (nee Burton)

SMITH, Nellie Ellen (nee McCain)

Passed away peacefully at Bonnechere Manor on Wednesday, November 30, 2011, in her 99th year. Mina Toner of Renfrew, beloved wife of the late Arthur. Loving mother of Glenn (Veronica), Linda Fisher (Stan), Lois Stevens (Doug), and the late Eleanor Hreno (Andy).

Proud grandmother of 10 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Nellie Acres (late Arnold) and Ruby Humphries (late Ken). Predeceased by her siblings Glen Burton, Effie Robertson (late Jimmy), Una Miller (late Hartley), Gordon Burton (late Pauline), Morris Burton, and Norman Burton (late Helen). She will be missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Mina was a lifelong member of the Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church.

Our cherished mother, grandmother, sister, friend, has peacefully completed her life’s journey, at Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew on Sunday December 4, 2011 at the age of 88 years. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd Smith; pre-deceased by her son Paul. Her legacy continues through her children Deacon Don (Nancy), Perry (Madeleine), Rev. Father Michael, Rosemary (Jonathan), and Stephen.

Deeply loved and admired Nanny to Kevin, Kristine, Rodney, and Jodi. Greatgrandmother to Katy, Julie, Carly and Ethan. Nell is survived by her sister Cassie (Stewart) McGregor and will join her sister Annie, and brother Ken (Alice). She was wonderful and beautiful in so many ways.

A gentle, kind, positive person who never complained and one whose warmth and quick wit made everyone want to be close to her.

Visitations at the GOULET FUNERAL HOME, 310 Argyle St. S., Renfrew, Tuesday: 2-4, 7-9 p.m. and after 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Rested at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave. E., Renfrew on Sunday, December 4, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

A Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Monday at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at North Horton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation – Women’s Health would be appreciated by the family.

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

Mass of Christian Burial was concelebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Wednesday December 7th at 11 a.m.

Interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.

In memory of Nell, donations to Our Lady of Fatima Memorial Fund would be appreciated.

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

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Keon Patrick Andrew William In Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Friday November 25, 2011, William Keon, age 71 years. Beloved husband of Eleanore Kelly; dear father of Cecie (Peter) Whalen, Renfrew. Loving grandfather of Shelby, Breigh & Rory. Dear brother of Andrew (Mado), Chapeau; Lois (Barry Ferguson) Keon, Ottawa; Patrick (Judy), Paris, Ontario. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitations at the GOULET FUNERAL HOME, 310 Argyle St. S., Renfrew, Monday: 2-4, 7-9 p.m. and after 9 a.m. Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church, Tuesday November 29th at 10:30 a.m. Interment Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Renfrew Victoria Hospital “Call to Action” or Oncology Dept. would be appreciated. Knights of Columbus assembled on Monday at 8:30 p.m. for fraternal prayers.

Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneralhome.com

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