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Admaston-Bromley Township pays tribute to several of its community leaders. – Page 25 –

The Town of Arnprior received an early Christmas present. Arnprior council gave the green light Dec. 20 to integrate its police services with the Renfrew OPP. Renfrew Staff-Sgt. Colin Slight answered questions from councillors during a special council meeting, indicating to them it would be beneficial for cost-savings reasons, but they would have to determine the type of police presence they require in the community. Currently, Arnpriorʼs OPP detachment is classified as a 5.1 non-contract policing operation. Amalgamating it with the Renfrew OPP would mean the sharing of key services and finding efficiencies. “Weʼre really at your mercy,” said Staff Sgt. Slight. Mayor David Reid noted finding the right amount and level of service is of great importance to the town. Coun. Ted Strike asked if there were any costs the public should know about beforehand in regards to the maintenance of Arnpriorʼs current detachment building. “For our people, are we

prepared to pay X number of dollars for this level of service?” he asked. “We should have a good feel for that cost.” Councillors were also concerned with a $10,000 phone bill, which CAO Michael Wildman said they would look into to find savings. The total cost of having a detachment office sits at $37,600. Council noted it would be difficult to find another tenant for the building if they were to not keep it for policing purposes. Coun. Lynn Grinstead said they wouldnʼt be doing the police any service to get rid of the building. In the end, councillors agreed to keep the building, but noted the costs of operating it should be reviewed annually. Another question that arose was the sharing of officers and the reassurance Arnprior would have their own officer on duty at all times. Slight told councillors the detachment would always ensure the safety of the community by having officers present. Additionally, if an officer were called for back-up in another region (such as Cobden), a replacement would

replace that officerʼs time and patrol Arnprior. “Weʼre going to meet the needs of the community,” Slight told council. “I can guarantee that.” He said the total number of hours a full-time officer works during the year amounts to 1,467. In the end, mayor Reid told council amalgamating with Renfrew is the way to go, adding it makes better economical sense to integrate their services with the OPP like many other smaller detachments have done. “There are efficiencies there,” he said. “The province is heading in that direction. But we need to make sure to have continued OPP presence in the community.” Reeve Walter Stack said integrating services was all about being good neighbours to one another. “To me itʼs a no-brainer,” he said, adding it was still important to have an effective OPP presence in the community with regular school visits.” “If we can save $350,000 a year, thatʼs great.” Slight told council it would be a good idea for Arnprior to join the Police Advisory Committee to ensure its voice is heard on policing matters.

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the men, women and children who were killed as a result of the Almonte train accident on Dec. 27, 1942. A single white candle was lit for each victim, among them 11 from Renfrew, and one each from Admaston Township, Calabogie and Mount St. Patrick. See WE PRAY, page 3

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Local youngsters were born well after the two World Wars drastically affected Canadian history, but they are making the historical connection. That was apparent as Renfrew Branch 148 of the Royal Canadian Legion recently recognized participants in the annual Remembrance Day essay, poster and poem contest. A total of 188 posters and 63 poems or posters were submitted from seven Renfrew-area schools, as several winners at the branch level went on to excel at the district competition. The biggest branch winner was Megan Hazen, a Grade 12 student at Renfrew Collegiate Institute. She was awarded firsts for senior colour poster, essays and poems, and second for senior black and white poster during the Dec. 5 ceremony at the local Legion. Megan, 17, said itʼs becoming more and more difficult for many people to remember the sacrifices many Canadians made in wartime years ago. But she said itʼs important to remember because history helps us to understand how we got to where we are. “The Legionʼs primary goal of this contest,” said local Legion youth education chairman Ella Box, “is to foster the tradition of remembrance amongst young Canadians, and have students become aware of the great sacrifices made by men and women during the World Wars.” Another multiple winner was RCI Grade 10 student Leyalee Alsaadi, who took first for senior black and white poster and third for senior colour poster. Leyalee, whose father fought in a Middle East conflict in the 1970s, took first in the black and white category with a drawing that showed leaves falling from branches with images filling many of the leaves. Those images by Leyalee, whose favourite subject is art, included a Canadian flag, a grave and a silhouette of a soldier standing in front of a cross. Third place went to Jaycee Blackburn of RCI. Other black and white top-

three finishers were: • Intermediate: 1. Abigail Lesway, Our Lady of Fatima (OLF); 2. Matthew Murray, Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School; 3. Katelyn Labombard, OLF. • Junior: 1. Ethan Lafont, OLF; 2. Nicholas David Harmer, Admaston Public; 3. Dawson Stroud, Admaston. • Primary: No entries. The colour postersʼ topthree finishers were : • Senior: 1. Megan Hazen, RCI; 2. Emily Agnew, RCI; 3. Leyalee Alsaadi, RCI. • Intermediate: 1. Kate Ryan, OLF; 2. Grace Geymonat, OLF; 3. Bailee Haaima, OLF. • Junior: 1. Jade Calvinho, OLF; 2. Matthea Clements, Central Public School; 3. Emma Todd, OLF. • Primary: 1. Emily L. Tracey, OLF; 2. Michael Widdows-Willmott, OLF; 3. Lura Panesar, OLF. The top finishers for essays were: • Senior: 1. Megan Hazen, RCI; 2. Jessica Arcand, RCI; 3. Justin Visinski, RCI. • Intermediate: 1. Joshua Phillips, Renfrew and District Christian School (RDCS). • Junior: 1. Benjamin Reid, RDCS; 2. Meagan Vandersleen, RDCS; 3. Summer Phillips, RDCS. The top poetry finishers were: • Senior: 1. Megan Hazen, RCI; 2. Jessica Arcand, RCI; 3. Joshua Barnes, RCI. • Intermediate: No entries. • Junior: 1. Grace Reid, Admaston; 2. M.J. Galbraith, Admaston; 3. Lauren Cormier, Admaston. Following the zone awards presentation, Box announced the results from the recent zone competition. Megan Hazen excelled, bringing home first for senior poems and colour posters, and second for senior essays, while Emily Lauren Tracey won in the primary division for colour posters. Other local zone top-three finishers were: Leyalee Alsaadi, second, senior black and white posters; Benjamin Reid, second, junior essays; Ethan Lafont, third, junior black and white posters; and Joshua Phillips, third, intermediate essays.

OMA agreement with province The Ontario Medical Association has ratiﬁed a new Physician Services Agreement with the Province. The ratiﬁcation vote took place recently, following a referendum with Ontarioʼs doctors. Eighty-one per cent supported the agreement. The contract runs from Oct. 1, 2012 to March 31, 2014. The OMA board unanimously endorsed the agreement in November, and followed with a comprehensive information campaign to

educate physicians across the province about the contents of the deal. Physicians voted online or by phone, as nearly 21,000 cast a ballot. Key components of the deal include helping the government ﬁnd almost $400 million in savings. Steps to do this include a 0.5 per cent payment discount for all physicians, reducing unnecessary lab testing, streamlining hospital equipment purchases and lowering wait times through e-consultations.

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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;We pray for the people who died on that terrible dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Villages and towns across the Ottawa Valley were devastated after a troop train slammed into the Canadian PaciďŹ c Railway evening special (No. 550) at Almonte. The wreck is considered one of the worst in Canadian rail history. The memorial tribute for the 70th anniversary of the crash took place at Mill and Bridge streets â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the location of the train wreck monument. More than 100 people attended, including several survivors. A reception followed at the Old Town Hall. The North Lanark Historical Society (NLHS) partnered with the Town of Mississippi Mills to organize the affair. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are here to remember the ones who died as well as thank the heroes,â&#x20AC;? said Ed Wilson, president of the NLHS. It is well documented that local residents came to the rescue of the survivors who were in need. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is very appropriate that this event is being held in the same year that the tracks, which carried those trains, are being removed,â&#x20AC;? said Wilson. The memorial tribute opened with Kelly SloanĘźs singing of O Canada. Mississippi Mills Mayor John Levi

was â&#x20AC;&#x153;really pleased to see so many people in attendance to honour those who tragically lost their lives 70 years ago.â&#x20AC;? Speaking of the residents in 1942 and how they rushed to the scene in the minutes following the crash to help, Levi continued, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It shows what the people of this town are made of.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;We pray for those people who died on that terrible day, so many years ago,â&#x20AC;? said Father Lindsay Harrison, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and we bless those who did not die but who carried the woundsâ&#x20AC;Śaround their hearts throughout their lives.â&#x20AC;? As the tribute moved to the Old Town Hall, the number of attendees swelled to 200, said Tiffany McLaren, the municipalityĘźs economic and cultural coordinator. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The storytellers were great, everyone listened intently, and Johnny Spinks was a perfect ďŹ t for the event and the song.â&#x20AC;? In 1998 ideas were brewing to try â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in some way â&#x20AC;&#x201C; to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the train accident in Almonte, said Peter Moller. A committee was established in February 1999. Founding members were Cliff Bennett and Herb Pragnell. A short time later John Dunn, Al Gunn, Dawn Leduc,

Winston MacIntosh, Marilyn Snedden and Merv Tosh joined them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It should be noted that John and Merv had a very personal interest in this endeavour as they were both actually on the train at the moment of impact,â&#x20AC;? said Moller. Unfortunately, Dunn, Gunn, Leduc, MacIntosh and Tosh died in recent years. Moller became involved later in the process to bring it to fruition. Roz, his wife, joined him. Initially, for funding purposes, the committee hoped a monument could be built and speciďŹ ed as a millennium project. Town support was obtained, including the provision of this site, and public and municipal fundraising was undertaken. For a while it appeared the project would not be realized â&#x20AC;&#x201C; all estimates exceeded the monies available. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ultimately,â&#x20AC;? said Moller, â&#x20AC;&#x153;a proposal was received from Yolkowski Monuments in Cobden, through Kerry Monuments in Almonte, for a memorial that would be formed from the two halves of a large granite boulder, and the cost was going to be within the budget.â&#x20AC;? The project was ďŹ nished in time for a 60th-anniversary recognition ceremony of the catastrophe.

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Loss of life, loss of rain leave local residents reeling and other companies, is now the 78,000-square-foot home for OVG Enterprise Inc. and OVG Solar. There were many other stories that fascinated, intrigued or perplexed Renfrew-area residents. Not the least may be efforts to realize the construction of a proposed swimming pool and second ice pad at Ma-Te-Way Park. Doubters are already saying, “I told you we couldnʼt afford it,” and that may be true, given that the $18-million facility will likely cost the town more than $400,000 in operating expenses, something local ratepayers may not be willing to do. That information became available to the public in a November workshop and a December public meeting. This month should tell how ratepayers react, since council plans to make a more deﬁnitive statement Jan. 14, 2013, about whether to pursue construction of the facility. Any pursuit of that dream will also rely, say council members, on the provincial and federal governments each providing $6 million. The year also ended with several deaths. The body of an Ottawa man was found in the woods of Greater Madawaska. This led to subsequent murder charges in December. And respected community members Catherine Gallagher of Douglas, former Renfrew Industrial Commission general manager Norm Anderson and Hugh Edwards of Renfrew died. Edwards, a mover-and-shaker behind the purchase and development of Ma-Te-Way Park and the resurrection of the local Santa Claus Parade, lost his 21-year battle with Parkinsonʼs.

The year also started and ended on other somber notes. In January 2012 Renfrew resident Dugald Jamieson pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the May 2010 stabbing death of girlfriend Carol-Anne Brunet. He heard his sentence in mid-February in Pembroke Superior Court. Jamieson, 49, learned from Justice Timothy Ray that he was sentenced to 12 years in prison and that his guilty plea was a mitigating factor in Jamiesonʼs favour. He also said use of a weapon, spousal violence and committing manslaughter while in breach of probation were aggravating circumstances. In December, charges were laid against an Orleans, Ont., man in the death of Fouad Nayel, 28 of Barrhaven. Nayelʼs body was found in a wooded area in the Township of Greater Madawaska in November after he went missing in June 2012. Not lost in the headlines was the beginning of protests, including rotating strikes across the province, against Bill 115 by the Ontario Secondary Teachers Federation and the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario. With Dec. 31, 2012 deadlines to reach collective agreements, it remains to be seen what kind of protests and consequences for students will emerge. But there were also a few joyful stories at yearʼs end. Renfrew County Warden Bob Sweet was succeeded by Greater Madawaska Mayor Peter Emon, who was sworn in during the Dec. 11 inaugural session. And Santa Claus, as usual, made his presence felt. Many other prominent sto-

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• The Renfrew and Area Health Services Village recruits its sixth doctor for the area. Dr. Susan Krajewski, who spent many summers at her grandparentsʼ Golden Lake cottage, is recruited from Vancouver. She is the successor for general surgeon Dr. Lance Miller. A seventh physician is recruited in October. Daniel Duggan also has local links, since Dr. Duggan is the son of local physician Rob Duggan. • Calabogie Lake residents Al and Debbie Knaut have their red canoe taken on

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Ontarioʼs total population is up 8.8 per cent, while Canadaʼs overall numbers are up 5.9 per cent, to 33,476,688. • The H. Imbleau and Son Foundry, one of the oldest family-run businesses in Canada, closes its doors. Its ﬁnal molten-iron pour happens Friday, Feb. 11. The business closes after more than 140 years in business. “It was kind of emotional,” says Joshua Imbleau, son of company owner Lucy Imbleau. MARCH

• The Village of Douglas hosts its first-ever St. Patrickʼs Day Parade, and itʼs a huge, huge success. The result is a 70-float extravaganza. In comparison, the Ottawa parade had closer to 50 floats. • A benefit is held for Renfrew resident Justin Srigley, who lost one of his feet in a January snowmobile accident. • National Hockey League alumni, including Marty McSorley and Mike Krushelnyski, participate with Renfrew minor hockey players in a fundraising game at the MaTe-Way Activity Centre. The game drew more than 400 spectators. • Local New Democratic Party supporters applaud the election, on the fourth ballot, of their new federal leader, Thomas Mulcair of Montreal.

Those casting their votes from home computers include past local NDP candidate Susan McSheffrey of Renfrew. • The Canadian Paciﬁc Railway enters its second year of a three-year plan to remove and recycle material from discontinued track between Smiths Falls and Mattawa. The tracks were pulled up in Renfrew and area by early summer. The last train to cross Renfrewʼs iron bridge on the Bonnechere River occurred almost a year earlier, on Sept. 17, 2011. Meanwhile, the County of Renfrew continues discussions to see if it can purchase the abandoned railway bed for future recreational use. The end of Canadian National Railway activity in the county may also be drawing to a close, with little optimism that the lines of the Beachburg subdivision will be saved. APRIL

• Renfrew resident Susan Love receives a Queenʼs Diamond Jubilee Medal during a National Victims of Crime Awareness Week workshop at Ottawa city hall. She is recognized for her work as a co-founder and volunteer of Canadian Parents of Murdered Children (CPOMC) and Survivors of Homicide Victims. Her work follows the death of her son Phillip, a former Arnprior resident, who was

murdered in 2007. The same workshop is the forum for a moving testimony by Kimothy Walker. The guest speaker and journalist, who was sexually assaulted as a child, addresses the need for those who are sexually assaulted to speak up and to be outraged. “We canʼt look the other way,” she says. “There is an epidemic of child sexual abuse.” • The 30-year-old Denbigh ambulance service is saved, despite financial pressures on its host County of Lennox and Addington. The previous around-the-clock service, which is reduced to 12 hours, seven days a week, also services residents in nearby Greater Madawaska Township. Lennox and Addingtonʼs April decision is put into effect in October. • Deslaurier Custom Cabinets hits the national limelight among book readers. The Renfrew company is profiled in That’ll Never Work — Business Lessons from Successful Canadian Entrepreneurs, which is published by KPMC Enterprise. The book, which tells how DCC recovered from a devastating fire in 2009, hits No. 1 on the best-seller list for Canadian non-fiction. MAY

the 2012 Olympic Games. She becomes the second member of her family to be named an Olympian. Her father, Rev. Bill Hare, competed in the 1964, 1968 and 1972 Olympics. • The Renfrew Collegiate Institute track and field team sees lots of red. RCI has won 14 of the last 17 Renfrew County high school T&F team titles, now it appears the Arnprior District High School Redmen will run the next streak of success. ADHS wins its third straight county title in dominating fashion. General Panet is second and RCI third with the help of Saralyn Deslaurier and Amanda Tubman. They share the junior girls overall title with Toe Greenfield of Mackenzie. RCI stars include Josh Thero, who wins the junior boys javelin, triple jump and long jump. • RCI grad Willie Sharpe finishes five years of playing varsity football at the University of Toronto, then suits up with the Marburg Mercenaries in the German Football League. • RCIʼs Relay for Life is extraordinarily successful. Their sixth annual event, whose money goes to the Canadian Cancer Society, raises about $120,000. • Father Patrick James

Blake of Most Precious Blood Catholic Church in Calabogie and the Mount St. Patrick parish, is the star at celebrations to salute his 50 years as a priest in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pembroke. “You look at the dates (of service) and you wonder where the time has gone,” said Father Blake. • RCI captures the Renfrew County junior and senior girls soccer titles. The seniors beat Mackenzie 2-0 for their title, while the juniors prevail 1-0 over rival St. Josephʼs. JUNE

• Sherry Danis, whose daughters were away visiting their dad, awakes in time at her Barr Street residence in Renfrew. An early-morning ﬁre destroys the two-storey residence. • The Renfrew Timberwolves junior B hockey team doesnʼt renew the contract of over-qualiﬁed Tony Iob, the Italian Olympian and Renfrewite who spent several years in Europe playing pro hockey. General manager Brent Sylvester takes over the coaching reins. • The Renfrew skateboard park opens with a modest amount of equipment, but itʼs hoped this paves the way for

more activity on the skateboarding and biking front. Council cuts the ceremonial ribbon with local youngsters at the facility beside the MaTe-Way Activity Centre. • Four Renfrew Collegiate Institute athletes crack the top 10 at the provincial high school (OFSAA) track and field championships. Leading the way is Amanda Tubman. She places eighth in junior girls discus a year after finishing fifth in midget discus. • Calls for improvements to, and widening of Highway 17, continue following another fatality on Renfrew Countyʼs major roadway. Jessica Fitzgerald of Pembroke dies in a two-vehicle collision just outside Haley Station. JULY

• To the delight of members of Renfrew BIA, parking meters are removed in downtown Renfrew to start a one-year trial. • Cobden farmers Paul and Fritz Klaesi are honoured with a 2011 Ontario Ministerʼs Award for Environmental Excellence. The brothers operate Fepro Farms, a 320-hectare farm whose biodigester converts manure into methane, to produce electricity. See 14 INDUCTEES, page 7

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• Renfrew resident Hillary MacMillan represents Eastern Ontario at the Miss Teen Canada World Pageant in Toronto. She ﬁnished third in voting for the Peopleʼs Choice Award. • Celebrating Diversity Day is reserved for July 7 in Renfrew and the occasion of the Diversity Festival. The proud spokesman for the eventʼs organizing committee is RCI principal Alanna Emon. • The inaugural Art in the Park Festival is a big hit at Haramis Park. The hosting Renfrew Art Guild is ecstatic about the two-day event. • The Shawville (Hockey) Wall of Fameʼs 14 inductees include former 1920s Ottawa Senators star Frank Finnigan; Terry, Bryan and Tim Murray of National Hockey League reputation; builders Bill Gibson and Keith Horner; and ofﬁcial Blaine Angus. As emcee Dave ʻThe Voiceʼ Schreiber said when introducing Bryan Murray as a builder, he said, “Thereʼs nothing more special than something good happening (to you) in your own town.” AUGUST

• The Eganville-based Stone Fence Theatreʼs summer production of Schoolhouse is a barn-burning success. The stars include Christine Helferty of Douglas. She plays the lead role of Miss Linton, who endures trial by fire in a oneroom schoolhouse. • Kevin Kilby, 20, of Hyndford suffers severe burns during the Cobden Fair demolition derby. He is transported by ambulance from Renfrew Victoria Hospital to Trenton, where heʼs flown by helicopter to Sunnybrook Hospital, Canadaʼs largest burn centre. This was the first serious in-

jury in 11 years of the fairʼs demolition derby. • Cooper Brown, 17, wins his ﬁrst Renfrew Golf Clubʼs open men golf championship in a romp. He wins by eight strokes. Kim McDonald takes the womenʼs crown by three shots after trailing Lisa Smith with nine holes to go. Earlier in the month, Brown wins his second straight Ottawa Valley Golf Association boys title, this time for the 17-18 age group. • Thang Duyc Ngo of North York, Ont., drowns during a Wilderness Tours rafting trip on the Ottawa River. • An estimated 14,000 people attend the second annual Class Axe Guitars Blues and Ribfest Calabogie Peaks. SEPTEMBER

• The Town of Renfrew receives different verdicts for two charges laid by the Environment. The trial was based on the Aug. 20, 2008 rupture of a steel storage tank holding ferric chloride in the townʼs old wastewater treatment plant. The town pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of failure to properly maintain the tank, and was fined $15,000. Justice Ivan Baldelli ruled the town not guilty of allowing ferric chloride to impair the health of the Bonnechere River. The town, which had insurance coverage of about $100,000, had legal fees and related expenses that totalled an estimated $135,000. • Renfrew Victoria Hospital announces general and specific expansion plans. Expansion will or might include yet-to-built nephrology centre, an addition on the emergency-ambulatory care wing and a new operating room, said RVH chief executive officer Randy Penney.

Expansion will be facilitated by the hospitalʼs purchase of ﬁve residential properties nearby. Another piece in the puzzle would be the ability of the hospital to purchase about 100 metres of the upper end of Raglan Street North from the Town of Renfrew. • Shawn Kelly of Burnstown wins a fourth straight eight-cylinder title in the Renfrew Fair Demolition Derby. OCTOBER

• The Renfrew Collegiate Institute Raiders were challenged by Petawawaʼs General Panet Panthers. But RCI emerged with an astonishing 17th-straight Renfrew County high school cross-country running overall title. Their win at Ma-Te-Way Park with help from junior boys champion John Pettigrew, and fourthplace junior Megan Bulmer and fourth-place midget Janessa Linton. • Renfrew resident Frank Belanger, who has been involved with the Special Olympics for more than 30 years, is inducted into the Special Olympics Hall of Fame. • Opeongo High School students and other area supporters, who total more than 70 participants, rally to raise awareness about mentalhealth issues. This is partly in response to the Do It For Daron campaign and the ʻ9 Run Runʼ in Stittsville, and very much in response to the suicide death of Opeongo High School student Mark Springer in October 2011. Run participants from the area wear bright orange t-shirts that say, “Move It For Mark.” • Majic 100 second annual No More Bullies campaign kicks off at RCI. Speakers in the packed gymnasium include Stuntman Stu of the

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Time to get serious ... seriously Okay, enough of the good cheer and troubles out of sight. And enough of the white Christmas-holiday season already. We should have enough to keep the skiers and snowmobilers happy for a good while. Happy New Year. But now weĘźve had our fun, itĘźs time to roll up our sleeves and get back to work on the myriad of challenges that face us on so many levels. We can only hope that a year from now weĘźre not lamenting about many of the same woes weĘźre dwelling on today. ItĘźs a sad way to end 2012, with the

news dominated by the shootings of Kindergarten students and ďŹ reďŹ ghters. ItĘźs an unsettling way to end 2012 with many European countries facing ďŹ nancial ruin and the U.S. economy heading to a ĘťcliffĘź, with Canada in tow. The Middle East is still a powder keg, the gap between rich and poor keeps growing, and climate change is continuing to make our weather more dangerous. ItĘźs difďŹ cult not to be pessimistic that these trends will continue in 2013. We are fortunate to live in a privileged part of the world, insulated to

a degree from many of the worldly problems besetting others. But in a rapidly shrinking world, whatĘźs afďŹ&#x201A;icting others can often no longer be ignored any more. WeĘźre not to the point of having armed guards in our schools yet, but itĘźs a sad reďŹ&#x201A;ection on our society that we have to seriously consider putting our elementary schools into permanent lock-down. When it comes to international issues, the best we can hope is that common sense will prevail over extremism and countries can strike a balance between paying their debts

and hope-sapping austerity. That economic uncertainty makes it more important than ever that our national and provincial representatives be reminded and prodded to protect the ideals the majority of Canadians hold dear. It should be an interesting year politically with both the federal and provincial Liberals electing new leaders, as the latter leads almost certainly to an Ontario election. Locally, municipal councils are now more than half-way through their terms, so should be ready to make their marks on their communi-

ties with some major decisions and direction-setting. There are important matters to settle and the public can play a crucial role in the decisionmaking if it speaks up, which unfortunately it most often doesnĘźt. It might not make it easier for them if the public shares its opinions, but at least they wonĘźt be making important decisions in a vacuum. It will take hard work, sacriďŹ ce, inspired leadership and public participation both on the world and home fronts if 2013 is going to be an improvement on 2012. ItĘźs time to get started.

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Horses, hay and reflections A smelly smell is only smelly when itĘźs treated that way. I certainly have that feeling as I turn the corner of the barn clutching two large slices of hay. With a few lumps of horse poop underfoot, the footing is ďŹ ne despite the glazed nature of the snow, as Nash and Remmington nudge me for some of their supper IĘźm about to leave in the ďŹ eld. As a kid, I remember passing farms and loving the smell of horse or cow manure. It wasnĘźt nauseating or distasteful, rather a reminder that I was awake, alive and aware of my surroundings. Forty or so years later, those types of smells are still around. The cows have left for the year, to be back next spring to graze in our pastures, but ďŹ ve horses remain. Or as my son would say, the horses and the ponies, since three of our equine companions are now Newfoundland ponies. When we lost two horses, one to old age and one to lameness, in the last year or so, a little of our heart and soul went elsewhere. It took a while to replenish the cavalry, but the numbers are back up, higher than ever for the 11 years equestrian rider Shelley and I have been married. And thankfully so. Horses, just like little kids, like to give and receive. They like to stick their nose into things. They like food. They like to romp and play and ďŹ gure out what the newest thing is, even though theyĘźre generally scaredycats who get shaken by the smallest new thing, like the sudden appearance of a cross-country skier or a multi-coloured umbrella. But horses quickly adapt, as we all must, if theyĘźre to get on with life. So, hereĘźs a small way to appreciate the year that has just passed us by. Identify four things that have made a positive difference in your life in 2012, four things that have made you smile â&#x20AC;Ś for small things have a way of multiplying. It could be a person. A possibility. An act of kindness. A food or recipe. An animal. A place. Words of kindness. Critical, but helpful, feedback. An embrace. An academic or artistic success. Here are my four choices, but certainly not

STEVE NEWMAN STEVEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S SIXTH SENSE the only four: 1. Nash and his buddies; 2. Red wine; 3. Travel; 4. iPod Touch. â&#x20AC;˘ Nash and his buddies: He is the big wide and gentle Canadian who likes people and his fellow equine companions Belle, Carter, Rocky and Remmington. He loves being stroked on his belly, mane or jowl. And putting my cheek next to his provides a warm and amazing sense of closeness. Carter, the quarter-horse, is the most hesitant to interact, which serves as ample reminder that it takes different strokes for different folks. Despite being a poor and infrequent rider, I am motivated by their presence, motivated to be in the saddle more often and more effectively. â&#x20AC;˘ Red wine: Amarone. Shiraz. Douro Valley. Wolf Blass. Spain. Australia. Italy. Portugal. Barossa Valley. Cabernet Sauvignon. Sangiovese. These words are all music to my palette, as a subscriber to two wine magazines who loves tasting quality red wines. Also, enjoy your alcoholic choices, but drink responsibly. â&#x20AC;˘ Travel and the prospect of it: IĘźm perhaps even more excited to know my son gets to travel with his parents. Aidan has yet to visit a foreign country, other than United States, but that opportunity changes soon, when heĘźll reach out and touch things he sees or hears about in books and on TV â&#x20AC;&#x201D; like the Eiffel Tower, castles, trains and double-decker buses. His education is already enlightened with travels to several American states and Canadian provinces, but that education need not end. Seeing the world ďŹ rst-hand is so important to our development as human beings, as we learn more about those countries before and while we visit them. â&#x20AC;˘ iPOd Touch: My son recently won the big draw prize at his elementary schoolĘźs Christmas concert. The iPod Touch was a huge preChristmas present for him, but maybe also for his mom and dad. For we too have one more opportunity to become better skilled in this world of growing information technology.

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Ultimate tragedy of Newtown would be no change to gun laws To the editor: It is very difďŹ cult to get oneĘźs head around the recent tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut. It was senseless to say the least that leaves another scar on the social and political landscape of America. But we in Canada are not immune from this kind of ĘťinsanityĘź, so one ought to be careful how critical we are of what has occurred there. Having said this, there is an issue in the United States regarding guns and control of them that we donĘźt have here. That is the issue of having Ęťa right to bear armsĘź. In Canada, we have the privilege of owning them providing we are duly licensed and the type of ďŹ rearms ďŹ t certain criteria as to being restricted or prohibited. In the United States there is the belief that Americans have the Ęťright to bear themĘź. That is the thrust of my letter. What does the

right to bear arms actually mean? In addressing this question, one must go back some 236 years to 1776. The second amendment to the United States Constitution gave states the right to raise and maintain their own militias. These militias are army formations under the control of the state governments. We know them as National Guard units. They operate, as our own military units do, as Ęťaids to ... or support to the civil powerĘź. State militias can be called up in support of national interests as required, or as we often see, on orders from state governments. In these instances one does not see individual Americans marching down the streets bearing arms. Individuals are outside of the laws that created state militias.

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To the editor: In reference to a letter written to the editor by R. Bruce McIntyre, in the Dec. 20 edition of The Mercury, titled, Canʼt support aquatic centre, second ice surface, some of the information is misleading. When he states that he “must point out some ﬁscal realities,” under point 3, he indicates that a “conservative rate of inﬂation for construction costs of 10 per cent,” is somewhat off the mark. In actual fact, according to Statistics Canada, “Price indexes of non-residential building construction, by class of structure,” from the end of 2008 to the end of 2011 construction cost for this period is actually down 2.8 per cent. Minus 2.8 for a three-year period is a long way from the plus-30 per cent that Mr. McIntyre is forecasting. Instead of looking at $23.4 million in 2014, as Mr. McIntyre states, the Town of Renfrew might actually be looking at a price tag of less than the current estimated cost of $18 million. Mr. McIntyre closes out his letter by stating “as a taxpayer in the Town of Renfrew he absolutely cannot afford a new

aquatic facility.” What he didnʼt include in his letter is the expansion of the recreation facilities at Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre is much more than an aquatic facility that includes a sixlane, 25-metre lap pool, a leisure-therapeutic pool, with wheelchair access and walking-jogging track around the circumference of the arena, and a ﬁtness-weight training room. All of this, for an average additional weekly operating cost of $2 per Renfrew household. Is a toonie a week really to much to ask for, to improve a facility that would provide health beneﬁts to every member of the community? Mr. McIntyre, in his letter, refers to a report from the JF Consulting Group which was presented by John Frittenberg at a public meeting at the recreation centre on Dec. 11. During the presentation of his report, Mr. Frittenberg reminded everyone in attendance that the percentage of people, 19 years of age and younger, in the Town of Renfrew, was lower than the provincial average. See EXPANSION, page 27

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A notable exception is the wild west practice of law police officials deputizing citizens into posses, but that practice was never a substitute for state militias. So where is America at with the belief that Americans have the right to bear arms? Over time, this concept has been hi-jacked by organizations like the National Rifle Association, and others, that this is a ʻrightʼ. So there is a proliferation of weapons on the American landscape that permits assault weapons, etc. that have no real purpose outside of military or law enforcement. While it may be true that ʻguns donʼt kill ... people doʼ, it is time to redefine the second amendment and to restrict these kinds of weap-

Pray for the children To the editor: Re. last month’s homicides at the Newtown, Connecticut school. At a time like this, we pray for the children, school staff, families and their friends – not much we can do, only ʻpray for themʼ. When night time comes, look up at the sky. Weʼll see a cluster of little stars. ʻTis all the little angels saying we are safe in Heaven now. Not far from those stars, weʼll see six more. It will be the teachers saying we are all safe now at Heavenʼs door. Hug each other when you go to bed at night. We donʼt know what tomorrow brings when we turn out the light.

DAVID BROWN

Half-mast for the Newtown victims David and Ann Brown of Horton Township lowered their Canadian flag to half-mast in memory of the 20 children and six adults murdered Dec. 14 in Newtown, Conn. The couple made this gesture on their Castleford Road property, said David, “because we care, and a lot of people care. It brings tears to my eyes.”

Marie McCourt Arnprior

ons so that the possibility of further insanity can be minimized. I doubt if this will come to pass. The political mineﬁeld is strewn with ignorance and a lack of political will. That is the ultimate tragedy of Newtown, Connecticut. It is a sad commentary to suggest this to be true, but alas it is a probability that these innocent children and those who tried to protect them might have died in vain. One would think that a change in dogma, etc. might occur, but I doubt it. I suggest this because if there is a God, he must love ignorant people more than pragmatic saner folk. The reason is `because he made so many of them! Thomas Charbonneau Arnprior

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Information Corner TOWNSHIP OF HORTON

Now is the time to change your Dentures Feel good about yourself!

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Schedule your free consultation today! Entrance at back off Moffat Street Wheelchair access elevator

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!!! CHILDREN’S HOCKEY!!!

The landfill site will be opened Saturday, January 05, 2013 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tim Ringrose

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Website: www.hortontownship.ca

The Regular January 2013 Council Meeting date has been changed to Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Council Chambers. Delegations will be received by appointment at 6:30 p.m.

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The Rink Will Open Soon – please stay off while we are making ice. HORTON COUNCIL AND STAFF WISH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A VERY

STARTS: Tuesday JANUARY 8, 2013 @ 6 pm At the Horton Rink No out of town user fees Ages 5-8 & 9-12 $100.00 Full Hockey Gear required Registration Forms can be found on line at www.hortontownship.ca or at the Horton Township Office 2253 Johnston Rd. For More information call Kathleen: 613 432-6271 or email krhorton@xplornet.ca DANCE WITH MELISSA

Starts: Saturday January 12, 2013 At the Horton Community Centre Contact Kathleen if you would like to register there are a few spots left. There are no out of Town user fees. If you have pre-registered and not paid Payment is due now.

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HEALTH

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Mock disaster at Groves Park Lodge Fay O’Reilly Groves Park Lodge

LUCY HASS/METROLAND

Renfrew Fire Chief Guy Longtin oversees an evacuation exercise at Groves Park Lodge. Renfrew firefighters were quick to respond to the mock emergency at Groves Park Lodge. the Renfrew Fire Department commented in the debriefing session “that all involved staff responded accordingly.” As this was a training exercise, the chief mentioned he tried to persuade the actors to leave their positions and create some confusion on sight. He was pleased when staff responded immediately to the change and took control of the situation. This allowed the fire fighters to effectively do their job. Overall the disaster exercise was successful. A lot of time and consider-

ation goes into the preparation of a disaster plan. Every three years this plan is challenged and assessed. This exercise is a learning tool for all involved. Continuous improvement, updates and practices of the procedures used allow those involved to become more comfortable in the role they will perform in a real life situation. A big thank-you from Groves Park Lodge is given to all people who collaborated in this demonstration.

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When the call for help comes in the middle of the night, will you be prepared? Groves Park Lodge implemented a mock disaster Oct. 30 to prepare, observe and evaluate staff, emergency services and surrounding facilities in the event of a real disaster. The scenario depicted GPL night staff finding smoke escaping from the mattress storage room located at the northwest side of the building. The electric motor on an air mattress had failed, sparked and started to smoulder. The 9-1-1 call went out at 1 a.m. Resident rooms were affected by the smoke from the fire and eventually 32 residents from the wing had to be evacuated. Students from St. Josephʼs High school acted the part of the residents. Following the team leaderʼs direction the night staff helped evacuate the residents to a safe zone until help arrived. This task was completed in 16 minutes. Residents were triaged and placed: two to RVH for sustained injury, 18 to Bonnechere Manor and 12 to Quail Creek for safety. Two Sunshine Coaches and one Renfrew County Bus Line bus arrived to transport residents. The Renfrew Fire Department responded within four minutes of the 9-1-1 call. The OPP responded with three officers who directed traffic, prohibited unauthorized visitors from entering the premises and checked identification badges of off duty staff when they arrived for call in. Fire Chief Guy Longtin of

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2304 EADY ROAD - SATURDAY, JANUARY 12TH, 1-3PM For more information on these and other listings, please check out the regular real estate ads in this edition.

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ARNPRIOR

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NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING PROCESS FOR THE TOWNSHIP OF BONNECHERE VALLEY RUBY ROAD WASTE DISPOSAL SITE CAPACITY EXPANSION The Township of Bonnechere Valley has completed a Screening under the Environmental Screening Process (ESP) for waste management projects in accordance with Ontario Regulation 101/07 under the Environmental Assessment Act (EAA). The ESP was completed to evaluate the feasibility of a capacity expansion at the Ruby Road Waste Disposal Site as a long-term (25-year) solution to meet the needs of the municipality with respect to the management of municipal solid waste generated within its boundaries. The findings of the ESP indicate that on balance the advantages of proceeding with the project outweigh any identified disadvantages and that a capacity increase of not more than 100,000 cubic metres at the Ruby Road waste disposal site is the best solution for municipal solid waste management in the Township for the next 25 years.

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Adrienne Barr Stephanie Jamieson 613.623.6571 613.432.3655 stephanie.jamieson@metroland.com adrienne.barr@metroland.com David Gallagher Christy Barker 613.432.3655 613.432.3655 christy.barker@metroland.com david.gallagher@metroland.com 10 The Renfrew Mercury EMC - Thursday, January 3, 2013

If concerned persons have outstanding environmental concerns about the project, the concerns should first be raised with the proponent. If a suitable resolution between parties is not achieved the concerned person(s) may make a written request to the Director to elevate the project to an individual environmental assessment (EA). Elevation requests must be submitted in writing and/or by fax to the Director of the Ministry of the Environment Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch (EAAB) by March 2, 2013 and a copy must be provided to the proponent. An elevation request must include: - Name of the project and proponent - Benefits of requiring an individual EA - Basis of request - Details of correspondence with the proponent - Nature of unresolved environmental concerns - Any other matters considered relevant - A statement that the project be elevated to an individual EA - Information about efforts made to resolve issues with the proponent Dated at the Township of Bonnechere Valley on the 2nd day of January, 2013 Contact Information for Director of EAAB Mr. Bryan Martin, CAO Director, Township of Bonnechere Valley Ministry of the Environment P.O. Box 100 2 St. Clair Avenue West, Eganville, Ontario, K0J 1T0 Toronto, Ontario M4V 1L5 Phone: (613) 628-3101 Phone: 1-800-461-6290 Fax: (613) 628-1336 Email: admin@eganville.com Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone number, and property location included in a submission will become part of the public record files for this matter and can be released, if requested, to any person. All comments or elevation requests received during the 60 day review period will become part of the public record and will be circulated to the proponent and other stakeholders

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As required under the Environmental Assessment Act, the Environmental Screening Report (ESR) will be available for public review and comment from January 2 through March 2, 2013. The Township invites interested parties to review the Ruby Road Waste Disposal Site Capacity Expansion ESR at the following locations: • Bonnechere Union Public Library (Mon. & Sat. 10:30 – 1:30; Tue. & Fri. 10:30 – 6:00; Wed. & Thu. 10:30 – 7:30) 74 Maple St., Eganville • Township of Bonnechere Valley Municipal Office (Mon. – Fri 8:30 – 4:30) 49 Bonnechere St. East, Eganville • The Township’s web site: www.bonnecherevalleytwp.com

YEAR IN REVIEW

New Renfrew LCBO, St. Joe’s volleyball titles

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• St. Josephʼs Catholic High School captures the senior boys county volleyball title by beating General Panet three games to one. Counting the playoffs, the seniors go undefeated in 14 matches. Their junior colleagues lose their county ﬁnal to Mackenzie. • Renfrew LCBO becomes the Liquor Control Board of Ontarioʼs

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ing that gun owners still must have a ﬁve-year Possession Only Licence.

seventh new store in a month. The larger home on OʼBrien Road, nearly twice the size of the old store on Argyle Street, is expected to have a major increase in sales. • MP Cheryl Gallantʼs Conservatives have reason to smile after destroying, as promised, millions of records in Canadaʼs long-gun registry. The registryʼs cost was $1 billion, maybe $2 billion, said Gallant, not-

DECEMBER

• Bev Briscoe is toasted prior to retiring after 37 years as the clerktreasurer of Admaston-Bromley Township. Annette Louis is named her successor. • Renfrew town council holds

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an information workshop Nov. 28, then a Dec. 11 public meeting on the capital and operating costs for a proposed second ice pad and swimming pool. Council is expected to vote Jan. 14 on whether or not to continue to pursue the project. The biggest hurdle is the estimated annual operating expenses of more than $400,000 and what that would cost local taxpayers.

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$244,900 MLS# 853466 3+1 Bedroom Home Minutes From Renfrew on 1.53 Acres.

Sat. January 12 1 – 3 p.m. Your Host: Kelly Derue, Broker 613-433-2681

217 MASON AVE

$164,900 MLS#842402 -Well Updated -Main Floor Laundry & Bedroom -Very Deep Lot Call Vince Johnston 613-433-2254

387 MOORE STREET

189 ROSS ST.

$119,900 MLS#849934 Frame triplex needs some TLC. Good income, excellent location. Great for a single person looking for assistance in owning a home, or for a couple. Call Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

81 COTIEVILLE RD. MINUTES N W FROM TO

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$379,900 MLS# 850635 -Great Location -Brick Home -Finished Basement -Large Lot Call Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254

COLERAINE PARK SUBDIVISION LIMITED R E TIME OFF

Now Under Development... $199,900

MLS#838787

3 Bedroom Bungalow with Finished Basement. Gas Heating, Central Air, Hardwood Floors. Separate Outside Entrance to Basement. Call Morris Eady: 613-432-1830. www.century21.ca/ morris.eady

445 HAIG STREET

$189,900

$129,900 MLS# 850444 -New Bathroom -3+ Bedrooms -Corner Lot Call Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254

738 SEVENTH STREET

$119,900 MLS#847720 Economical Living At Its Best. 2 Bedroom Home On Large Neat Lot. Fenced Rear Yard. Central Air. Available For Immediate Occupancy. Call Kelly to View: 613-433-2681

$197,500

MLS#848634

Excellent Family Room. Three Bedrooms, Laundry Room on 2nd Floor. Two Full Bathrooms. Gas Heating, Central Air, Above Ground Pool, Extra Internet Connections. Call Morris Eady: 613-432-1830. www. century21.ca/morris.eady

367 CALVIN ROAD

MLS# 847191

Need A New Address For The New Year? This Could Be It...Completely Renovated 2.5 Storey Home. Character Of Home Has Remained In Tact. This One Is A Must See! Call Kelly to View: 613-433-2681

$164,900 MLS# 815538 -2 Baths, 2 Kitchens, 2 Living Rooms -4 Bedrooms -Large Single Garage/Workshop -Perfect For Large Or Extended Family Call Rick & Patti Reid: 401-3212 or 401-0197

Now That The Street Is Paved, Take A Drive and Imagine What Your New Home Would Look Like On One Of These Beautiful Lots. From $69,900. Call Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

260 TASSE AVE

00 THOMPSON ROAD

$219,000 MLS# 845896 -Recently Completely Updated -ICF Foundation -Water View Call Vince Johnston – 613-433-2254

$39,900 Prime Building Land. 3.10 Acres, 196 ft x 700 ft on Thompson Road. Easy to Walk. 4 Corners Marked. Close to Ottawa River and Public Boat Launch. Call Charlene: 613-433-4082.

22 NORTH STREET - KILLALOE

$64,900

MLS#848274

Handyman’s Special! Beautiful Old Moldings, Unique Ceilings. Hardwood Floors Throughout. Priced to Sell. Call Charlene: 613-433-4082

1522 15 522 SC SCOTCH BUSH RD.

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Three Bedroom Home on Quiet Street. Big Fenced-In Yard with Above Ground Pool. Two Large Bathrooms. Newer Gas Furnace Vincent Johnston Sales Rep. & Hot Water Tank. Close to Downtown. For Cell 433-2254 Viewing, Call Charlene at 613-433-4082

$99,000 MLS# 851536 3 Bedroom Mobile on Owned Land Completely Renovated. Immaculate. Drilled Well and Septic Call Rick & Patti Reid 401-3212 or 401-0197

$174,900

MLS# 852123

Room For Large Family, 3 + 2 Bedroom Bungalow On Large Pie Shaped Lot. All New Windows and Doors. 24 x 24 Detached Garage Call Kelly to View: 613-433-2681

I welcome your weekend call on any listed property

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517 CASTLEFORD RD 95 JUNE ST

408 HALL AVE 205 LOCHIEL ST A beautiful older home – 4 bedrooms - 1 and ½ baths - gas heat – paved drive - detached garage - deck at the rear - Close to downtown. Call Helen at 432-0058 to view

JUSTD LISTE

1270 GOSHEN RD, Asking $279,900 for this just completed 3 BR bungalow, 2- 4 pc baths, gleaming hardwood, granite counter top, natural gas heat. MLS# 852499. Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information

Great Starter Home! Why Pay Rent when you can own for less! Lot 54’ by 100’ Eat in Kit, LR, 1- 3 Pc Bath, 2 BDR plus Laundry room. F.A. Gas, Central Air, Newer Windows. Appliances whicah are almost new to remain. Asking $104,500 Call Ross 613.433.1133.for details

JUSTD LISTE

Great 3 bedroom investment property or a starter home located on a decent lot. Some upgrades have been done to this home and is deﬁnitely worth viewing. Why rent when you can own? Call David at 401-2824 to view today MLS#847665

28 acres and an affordable family home - 3 bedrooms on second level - 2 baths - living room with propane ﬁreplace - dining room - well equipped kitchen - attached two car garage and 3 car storage garage on the property - excellent value at this address. Call David at 401-2824 or Helen at 432-0058

491 WHELAN RD

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OTTERIDGE AVE JENNIFER LANE Very affordable living here folks in a quiet well established park. Some improvements required but worth viewing. $34,900...Call David 613.401.2824 MLS #852664

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(HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION) A custom built bungalow will be here for you in the spring - pre-purchase and choose your ﬂooring, cabinetry and colors - a dream for you to move into with everything done for you - Call Helen for details and ﬂoor plan at 432-0058

20 PEMBROKE ST Now $124,900. This is an affordable home in Cobden, large rooms, great lake view. MLS# 824234 Call Peter 613.432.0319

$259,900 NO H.S.T

1 year old 1500 sq ft bungalow , 4 BDR with 2 – 4 pc baths on main ﬂoor. Open Concept Kit, DR, LR, plus Laundry Room. Deck off DR. Full Basement all dry walled, F.A. Propane Heat, 200 amp service. You must see the home to fully realize what an excellent buy this is. Ross Peever 613.433.1133.

75 S ACRE

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189 DOMBROSKIE RD

Great Price! Great Home! Clean, Tidy and Neat. Large eat in Kitchen, LR, 2 BDR, 1- 4 pc bath plus 999 CALABOGIE RD. family room. Full basement with rec room , 1 $439,900 for this custom built 4 BR log home BR, Furnace Room, New F.A. Oil/Wood Furnace, with large detached garage. MLS# 842785 Call Asking $164,900 MLS# 827579 Call Ross Peever Peter 613.432.0319 for more information 613.433.1133 to view.

73 RENFREW AVE.E. An affordable 2 storey brick home - close to shopping for a family and equipped with 1 and ½ baths - 3 bedrooms - living room, dining room and kitchen plus family room and laundry on the main level - gas heat - Call Helen at 432-0058

3877 BURNSTOWN RD. Asking $119,900 for this edge of town well maintained 1.5 storey 3 BR home on large lot. Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information. Insert a Just Listed Bubble and also a SOLD through it.

20 NEIL RD Located on Scotch Bush Rd, Newer Mobile (2004) in Great shape; 3 BDR, Large Kit and LR, 1 – 4 Pc Bath, Drilled Well and septic, Land mostly mixed bush, possible Severances. Asking $159,900 MLS# 848840 Call Ross 613.433.1133

NEWE PRIC

406 BARR STREET 624 MALONEY RD. Asking $239,500 with 1.7 acres and 5 BR’s, double car garage, ﬁnished basement. MLS# 852037 Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information

Move into this 3 bedroom brick bungalow with absolutely no repairs needed!! Finished basement - 2 baths - hardwood and carpet - carport - outstanding deck at the rear - close to downtown - good curb appeal - paved drive - central air - gas heat - affordable lifestyle for you Call Helen to view at 432-0058

650 FIFTH ST 1 ½ Storey Home, Many upgrades, Large Kit leading to back deck, separate DR, LR, plus 1- 2 pc bath all on main ﬂoor. 2nd ﬂoor consists of 2 BDR, 1 – 4 pc bath. Full basement F.A. Gas furnace, 100 amp service, 1 car detached garage. Many extras like newer windows. Asking $144,500 MLS 848853 Call Ross 613.433.1133 for details.

5065A MATAWATCHAN RD., GRIFFITH MADAWASKA WATERFRONT A brand new home on the water - this property has it all and you can see it anytime - two levels of living space and done to perfection - 2 baths - custom kitchen - Gleaming ﬂoors - sunporch at the front overlooking the water - 4 season living. Call Helen at 432-0058

280 BALDWIN ST. Double Lot; Kit, DR, LR, 1-4 Pc bath on Main Floor. 2nd Floor 3 BDR with 2- 4 pc bath. 3rd level ofﬁce or additional bedroom. Fully ﬁnished basement; 2 – car garage; MLS# 820362 Call Ross Peever for details. 613.433.1133. Asking $259,000

2791 BELLAMY RD. WHITE LAKE

887 GILLAN ROAD Commerical Steel Building 40’ by 60’ Located on edge of Renfrew. Lot 210’ by 313’ lots of Power m Zoned c-2 Asking $179,000 MLS#838833 Call Ross 613.433.1133 for details

2791 BELLAMY RD. WHITE LAKE

794 LOCHWINNOCH RD

Reduced in price - now $239,900 - 4 level split level home with almost 3 acres of land - great accessible roadway - hardwood ﬂooring - open concept living - large rear deck - 3 bedrooms family room with gas stove for comfort - totally landscaped - Call Helen at 432-0058

2 STY vinyl sided home, updated KIT with oak Cabinets, DR, LR, 1- 3 pc bath, newer windows and doors. Upstairs: 3 BDR, plus 1- 3 pc bath with Jacuzzi tub, large summer kit with loft, 2 car attached garage. $179,000 Call Ross 613.433.1133

Call Helen at 432-0058 to see this!

5729 HWY 132, DACRE

210 LETTS CEMETERY RD EGANVILLE Ideal Hobby Farm located on the edge of Eganville.With 25 acres of land that is fenced, a large barn in good condition with its own well, and at an affordable price this property has much to offer. This well maintained home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms & a fully ﬁnished basement offers ample space for all family members. MLS# 823494 Asking $289,900

357 WADE AVE.

Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information

Asking $249,900 for this solid three bedroom home, backing onto forest, with in ground pool. Call Peter 613.432.0319 for information

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Country property awaits here - 5 kms from White Lake Village - 4 level split level - custom kitchen 3 levels of living space - 3 bedrooms - propane stove in family room storage on the 4th level - large rear deck - easy hwy access.

You need to view this to appreciate what this property offers - a short drive for a whole lot!!! 5 bedrooms - 2 full baths - two levels of total living space - Fully landscaped lot - inground pool - situated beside a large ﬂowing creek for canoeing and kayaking the setting is truly beautiful - detached double garage and workshop. Call Helen at 432-0058 or David at 401-2824 to view

HERITAGE

1913: new hotel; 1938: railway icon dies in B.C.

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denial. As a matter of fact The Mercury has no reason to think that even any of the anti-local optionists who have subscribed money to the hotel have taken any such position. The only ones who may say so are men who have not so far subscribed a dollar to the hotel themselves.

effect to repeal local options. One of these stories is that Messrs. George B and James B. Ferguson would not put up their money into the new hotel unless the town went back to license. There is not the slightest foundation for such a story and The Mercury has the personal authority of both the gentlemen to give it a ﬂat

Olga Lewis From The Old Files

JANUARY 3, 1913

ABOUT THE NEW HOTEL: It is practically impossible to keep track of and deny all the rumours and stories that are being circulated apparently in the interest of the

JANUARY 6 , 1938 LONG RAILWAY SERVICE BEGAN IN 1871: Wm. OʼDonnell, 81, who died at the home of a daughter in Vancouver, was the second son of the late Mr and Mrs John OʼDonnell of Sand Point. His wife formerly Jean Crawford of Cobden died two

years ago. It was at Renfrew in 1871, during construction days, that Mr OʼDonnell entered the service of the C.P.R. as timekeeper, and he rose to the position of roadmaster, serving at Chapleau, Schrieber and North Bay. Ten years ago he retired. There are two sons and two daughters; one brother and one sister.

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LOTS FOR SALE • LOTS FOR SALE • LOTS FOR SALE For information regarding any of the following please Call Helen 613.432.0058 WATERFRONT LOT AVAILABLE One Located At Grifﬁth On The Madawaska River – Little Timber Trail Lot. Measures 200 Ft X 284.06 X 286.29 Ft. X 394.59 Ft – Great Holiday Fun For You And Your Family

102 HARAMIS DR. Building lot in a prime residential area, measuring 57.35 ft x 112.66 ft deep – ready for construction to commence.

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

For details please Call Ross 613.433.1133

Building Lot Humphrey’s Rd (just off the Castleford Rd.)

MacMahon Rd 3 ½ Acres

EXCELLENT LOCATION

Bordering 100 Acres of Private Crown land which is located on Reid’s Lake (located 3 miles from Renfrew) You must see this property! Hydro on Property.

• COMM. BUILDING LOT - Raglan St. N. • COMM. LAND HWY #60 - Fully serviced C-2 zoning - 3 parcels • HARAMIS DR. (Manor Estates) Fully Serviced Lots

Just past

Mount St. Patrick Village 2.86 Acres of ﬂat land with small creek at side and back of property. Excellent building lot.

Asking $34,500

Call Peter 613.432.0319 for information on any of these lots

5 Lots Available Calvin Rd outside Haley Station Severed & Surveyed. All over 1 acre in size for $22,000 to $25,000.

220 Acres off 4th Chute RD.

11 Acres on Calabogie RD,

Only $179,900

Only $65,000, Great road access.

Looking for a Lot? Call Peter 613.432.0319 Waterfront & building lots available in town, and out.

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Helping hospice

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Scapa honours years of service

This year the Riopelle family decided to donate money to Hospice Renfrew instead of the usual gift exchange at the their annual Riopelle Christmas dinner. A collection was taken up on the day of the get-together and the Riopelle family were pleased to donate $500 to Hospice Renfrew in memory of their parents Mel and Hannah. Accepting the cheque, from left, are Charlotte Coe, Hospice Renfrew executive director Diane Caughey and Wendell Coe.

Scapa North America honoured 20 employees for their multiple years of service Nov. 22 at the Best Western Renfrew Inn. In front row from left are Nancy Burke (10 years), Amanda Vaillancourt (15 yrs), Jodi Yantha (10 yrs), Helen Pearse (20 yrs), Linda Hoffman (25 yrs), July Sullivan (20 yrs), Lillian Richard (5 yrs) and Deborah Lepine (10 yrs); and standing, Dan Hanniman (30 yrs), Jason Bourgeois (15 yrs), Allan Rekowski (15 yrs), Mike Craig (25 yrs), Dane Hanniman (15 yrs), Scott Barnes (20 yrs), Russ McNulty (15 yrs), Andy Shalla (20 yrs), Shane Lucas (5 yrs), Tim Cram (25 yrs), Paul Wolfe (10 yrs), David McFarlane (15 yrs) and Andy Boldt, vice-president of operations. 0103 R0011839235

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260 BALDWIN ST: Completely renovated home in quiet part of town. Beautiful setting w/ view of the river. Lovely covered verandah & handicap accessible w/ main flr bedrm, bath & laundry. $160,000. MLS#844396

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If you want such a facility available to your family and friends, so they can enjoy a healthier lifestyle, you need to write a letter or email to Renfrew Town Council before they vote on this proposed expansion on January 14th. Write your letter or email now, as the vote is only 11 days away. In the letter or email let them know that you understand that Renfrew households will incur additional costs for operating such a facility but the benefits of such a facility will far outweigh these costs. Also, include your civic address and contact information.

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One-on-one Carter Haaima of B. R. Fulton Construction attempts to go wide against NAPA Auto Parts defender Colton Dowd in peewee house league action at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. The Renfrew Minor Hockey Association hosted its annual peewee house tournament Dec. 30.

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Melissa Bishop competes in the 800 metres at the London Olympic Games.

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Melissa Bishop of Eganville is one of seven honourable mentions for Canadian Running magazineʼs ﬁfth annual Golden Shoe Awards. Bishop, who trains out of Windsor with coach Dennis Fairall, was one of two Canadian women to qualify for the womenʼs 800 metres at the 2012 Olympics. Last season, Bishop became the third Canadian women to break the coveted two-minute barrier for the two-lap race earlier in the season, but did not advance out of the Olympicsʼ opening round. Jessica Smith, who became the fourth Canuck to break two minutes, reached the second round at the Olympics.

Golden Shoe Award honorable mentions also went to Olympic 1,500-metre, semi-finalists Nate Brannen, Hilary Stellingwerff and Nicole Sifuentes; Olympic 800-metre semi-finalist Geoff Harris; and Cam Levins, who was 11th and 14th in the Olympic Gamesʼ 10,000- and 5,000-metres respectively. Canadian Running pays tribute to them in the January-February 2013 issue. All-star honours went to Dylan Wykes of Kingston, Ont., who trains in Vancouver, and Lanni Marchant of London, Ont. Wykes finished 20th in the London Olympics in 2:15:26. Marchant ran 2:31.50 in the Rotterdam Marathon to improve her personal best by about 12 minutes, to finish as Canadaʼs fastest female marathoner in 2012.

Hang in there hockey fans: A few more bugs and a deal will get done 2013 has arrived, but it wonʼt be good for hockey fans. The National Hockey League will ofﬁcially cancel the 2012-13 season, marking the second time in eight years that an entire year will be called because of a lockout. However, the leagueʼs annual awards night will go on as per usual in June. Before a packed house of 750 players and 30 owners, Gary Bettman will be honoured as the ﬁrst commissioner in NHL history to personally oversee cancellations of the

PETER CLARK PETER’S PUTTERINGS Stanley Cup playoffs twice. On the hardware, it will be noted that two World Wars couldnʼt do that. “We have the best fans in sport. Just hang with us,” Bettman says. Players Association head Donald Fehr is also honoured as a two-sport star. He is the ﬁrst players rep at the helm of cancelled playoffs in two different sports, the ﬁrst being Major

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Coyote Ugly: Itʼs now the 201920 season. Bettman announces that a deal on a prospective owner buying the Phoenix Coyotes and keeping them in the dessert is imminent. The commissioner says heʼll forfeit some of his $7.98 million salary if he and Fehr canʼt strike a deal to end the lockout. The only four players who made more money than Bettman does –

Ownership healthier than ever: Bettman reports that the league will take over ownership of the Phoenix Coyotes as of the start of the 202425 season. On the lockout front, players and owners meet for the ﬁrst time in three years. The league announces a deadline date of Jan. 14 or the season will be cancelled. Pointing his cane directly into the

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television camera, “Weʼll get a deal done,” an emphatic 72-year-old Bettman retorts. “I canʼt see them not getting this resolved and allowing the season to slip away,” hockey panelist Doug MacLean says on SportsNetʼs Hockey Central at Noon. Game On: Bettman announces his retirement as commissioner on June 2, 2032, the day of his 80th birthday. On June 3, 2032, the 203233 National Hockey League schedule is released.

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Timberwolves can’t close the deal at Nick Smith Centre in Arnprior The Hockey Gods grant a team only so many scoring opportunities over 60 minutes. The Renfrew Timberwolves couldnʼt convert enough of them in their last game before Christmas. Although they outshot the homestanding Arnprior Packers by a 16-shot margin in their Dec. 23 Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League encounter, it was the Packers who skated off with the 5-3 victory. The wins allowed Arnprior to pull into a second-place tie with the Wolves (13-13and-2) in the Valley Division standings, although Renfrew had played one less game. The Wolves met the Perth Blue Wings and Clarence Creek Beavers to close out 2012, but both games were played after the Mercuryʼs press deadline. ARNPRIOR 5, WOLVES 3

The Packers overcame a 3-2 deficit with three unanswered goals in the final stanza. Adam Doelman pulled the Packers even when he clicked on an Arnprior powerplay at 4:48. With 8:04 remaining, the elusive and former Wolf Ethan Allard came out from the side of the net and snapped the puck behind Wolves netminder Nicolas Hodgins. Then, with the Wolves working on a powerplay, goaltender Kyle Lamothe made a scintillating pad save off former Packer defender Ryan Eady. Seconds later, John McLean broke into Renfrew territory and rifled home a shorthanded tally to give Arnprior insurance with 2:02 remaining.

The teams traded openingperiod goals twice with Reid Murphy on a breakaway, and Brad Steege giving Arnprior 1-0 and 2-1 leads. Scott Conroy had a big night in the goalscoring column for the Wolves, netting all three Renfrew markers. Conroy levelled the count twice in the ﬁrst period, and then completed the hat trick when he scored the only goal of the second frame at 13:12 on a Wolvesʼ powerplay. In was an eventful night for the Wolvesʼ Kurtis Leclaire. The Renfrew winger earned assists in the Wolvesʼ second and third goals. It was also his long-range shot in the ﬁrst period that was blocked by Lamothe, which then jumped past the Arnprior netminder and into the cage behind him. It was 2-1 Arnprior at the time. The goal was waved off as it was ruled the Wolves hadnʼt cleared the offensive zone, a call questioned by the Wolves coaching staff. Leclaire was in the sin bin for the Packersʼ tying goal in the third period. Some Wolves supporters thought Leclaire and a Packers defenceman should have been sent off together following a skirmish at the Arnprior goalcrease. However, referee Scott Garrod didnʼt see it that way. The Packers powerplay took advantage. Still, the Wolves had chances to regain the lead. Colin Bradley clanged a shot off the goalpost, and Lamothe turned away Casey Doner on a breakaway with the game deadlocked 3-3.

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As the peace of the Christmas season settled on the curling scene, curlers gazed under the decorated trees and wish for that much needed new curling gear. And if they have been very good all year (which I havenʼt been – both on and off the ice and in every sense of the word), then Santa may bring them that new ultra-light broom or those perfectly fitted curling pants that will make them look (and curl) soooooo good. Iʼll probably get what I usually do, a lump of ice, partially melted, in my curling sock. After the lull, the curling club will shift into high gear as final preparations continue for the hosting of the eight menʼs and ladies teams who will be travelling to Renfrew to compete for the Tim Hortons masters provincial championships from Jan. 9-13. These are 64 of the best curlers in their age group, competing for the two ultimate prizes, entries into the Canadian finals.

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The game was played before a good-sized crowd. The Wolves open 2013 with a trip to Almonte Saturday. Game time is 8 p.m.

The 12-2 edge for the Wolves in the third period was particularly interesting, considering Arnprior scored three goals.

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Families can enjoy dog sledding at Calabogie Highlands throughout the remainder of the winter season.

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Novice battle at the MAC Tristen Blaedow, left, of the Cobden Cobras, and Isaac Stewart of Renfrew Pizzeria look to be on an even keel in their puck battle during the first game of the Renfrew Minor Hockey Association’s novice house tournament at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre Dec. 28. Pizzeria and the Rink Rat Pro Shop were the two local teams competing in the annual event. It was the first of five tournaments held in Renfrew over a 10-day period. The Novice Timberwolves and peewee house held their tournaments over the final weekend of 2012. The Major Midget Timberwolves this Saturday, and bantam house on Sunday, open the 2013 Renfrew tournament schedule.

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The Calabogie Highlands Golf Resort is noted for its 27 holes of golf throughout the summer months, as well as its beautiful landscape on Calabogie Lake. For the next few weeks, itʼll be synonymous for dog sledding, an event the whole family can enjoy. “It is our ﬁrst season here, weʼll see how it goes for them (Highlands), as well as for us,” Tuuluuwak Sled Dog manager Steven Lecompte said. “We have 18 dogs. People can come out to Calabogie Highlands with their

families. We have a number of tour packages.” An example, two adults and two kids can go out for 20 minutes. “Or you can go all day,” Lecompte adds. Prices vary from the length of tour and the numbers involved. “We are at Calabogie Highlands six days a week, every day except Wednesday,” Lecompte added. Daily hours of operation for the dog sled tours are from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. “We also have evening bookings, under the full moon,” Calabogie Highlands owner Rick Fleming said. He is pleased to add another dimen-

sion for the people in Calabogie. “Weʼll be running tours into March, as long as we have snow,” Lecompte said. “If all goes well for the Highlands and us, weʼll be back for a second season next year.” The dog sled tours are popular, Lecompte added. “Weʼve had clients from Toronto, Montreal and the United States.” For more information on tour packages, prices, etc. call the Calabogie Highlands at 613-752-1234. You can also take the dog sled tour through all 27 holes, Lecompte and Fleming add.

Church Services Walk for Memories for Alzheimer Society

Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church

291 Plaunt St. S. Rev. Russell Wardell Rev. Susan Tough Sunday Worship 10am For all Ages Wheelchair Accessible Website: http://www.tsarenfrew.ca _____________________________

St. James Lutheran 66 Elgin Ave. E. 613-432-5078 REVEREND CATHY MCCAIG SUNDAY JANUARY 6 EPIPHANY OF OUR LORD 9:00AM – Worship with Holy Communion and Fellowship ___________________

Hebron Christian Reformed Church 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 Castleford – 9:00 am Glasgow – 10:00 am Braeside – 11:00 am Sunday School During Service _____________________________

Elmwood Bible Chapel 200 Francis St. 613-432-3087 Wednesday 7:30 p.m. – Bible Study, Prayer SUNDAY

The Renfrew Presbyterian Church

460 Raglan St. S. 613-432-5452 Ministers: The Reverends Brian and Alison Sharpe Organist: Mrs. Elizabeth Brumm, H.B.Mus., A.R.CT.(2)

SUNDAY WORSHIP 10AM Nursery Care Available Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Wheelchair Accessibility EVERYONE WELCOME If transportation required Call Church Ofﬁce 613-432-5452 Tues-Fri 8am _____________________________

Renfrew Baptist Church Corner of Plaunt & Railway 432-4266 Rev. Tom Smith Sunday worship 10:30am Cable Channel 22 Sundays 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. All Are Welcome

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The Anglican Church of Canada ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE Corner Argyle St. at Patrick Phone 613-432-3062 Reverend Cathy McCaig With members of the Parish Sunday, January 6 10:30am Come and Worship

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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! _____________________________

Word of Life Ministries SUNDAYS @ 7:00pm

9:30 a.m. – The Lord’s Supper 11:00 a.m. – Family Bible Hour and Sunday School _____________________________

8 Argyle and Munroe Streets A non-denominational Full Gospel Fellowship Rev. Bill McMillan 613.432.6059

The Roman Catholic Community

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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.

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Debbie Seto Communications Manager

On Sunday, Jan. 27, join the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County at the annual Walk for Memories to take place inside the Carleton University Fieldhouse. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with a group warm-up at 10 a.m.. The Walk begins at 10:30 a.m. and the closing ceremonies are at 12:30 p.m. Join us for fun, exercise, and a great opportunity to support the 15,000 individuals with Alzheimerʼs disease and other dementias in Ottawa and Renfrew County as well as their family members. There is no registration fee, but a fundraising minimum of $100 per participant is requested. Thanks to a generous donation from Porter Airlines, there will be a special draw for anyone raising $1,000 or

more on or before Jan. 27 for a chance to win two airline tickets to any destination that Porter ﬂies – up to a maximum value of $2,500. Sign up as a walker online at www. walkformemories.ca and get your sponsors to support you online. ((((For the person who already has ʻeverythingʼ, ask your loved ones to support your Walk instead of buying you a Christmas or holiday gift this year!)))) Create a team with your family, friends or co-workers. Challenge each other to raise more for the Alzheimer Society. About 70 per cent of the local Alzheimer Societyʼs total revenue for muchneeded programs comes from fundraising events like the Walk for Memories thanks to the tremendous support of the community and sponsors such as our Leading The Walk sponsor of Collins Barrow Chartered Accountants.

Walk for Memories highlights include: • Free T-shirt for everyone raising a minimum $100, • Walking challenges: 1 km, 3 km, 5 km, 8 km, 10 km., • Memory Wall to honour your loved one. Bring your pictures on Walk day, • Music, entertainment and fun for the whole family, • Kidsʼ Activity Centre • Refreshments available. Free parking, • Special emcee: CTV Morning Live Co-host Kurt Stoodley. January is Alzheimer Awareness Month in Canada. Visit www.alzheimer. ca/ottawa or call 613-523-4004 in Ottawa or 1-888-411-2067 in Renfrew County for more information about Alzheimerʼs disease and the programs available to support families living dementia.

Peewee Timberwolves bomb Patriots at Ma-Te-Way Peter Clark peter.clark@metroland.com

The Renfrew Peewee Timberwolves celebrated Christmas early with a 9-0 drubbing of the Petawawa Patriots in Upper Ottawa Valley Hockey League action Dec. 22. Reid Barber and Jared Burnette both scored three goals at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. Andrew Macaskill, Jayce Greer and Braedon Reinert added singles in front of Jacob Millerʼs sixth shutout of the 2012-13 hockey season. Tyler Blackburn and Carter Bleeks collected two assists. The Atom Wolves doubled the Pembroke Kings 4-2. Justin Schutt, Connor Zohr, Jack OʼGrady and Colby Bleeks had Renfrew goals. Johnathon Roach earned the goaltending win. The Atom Wolves also lost 6-0 to Petawawa. Summer Simons got the start between the

pipes. The Bantam Wolves lost 6-2 in Arnprior and tied the Muskrat Voyageurs 2-2. Ben Scheuneman and Chase Parkinson scored in the setback to the Packers. Ben Lefebvre gave the Wolves a 2-0 lead with thirdperiod goals 25 seconds apart before Muskrat fought back. Carter Blimkie and Carter Atkins shared Renfrew netminding duties. The Minor Midget Timberwolves turned back Arnprior 6-1. Justin Knight-Locke carded a pair while single markers came from Nicholas Hazen, Austin Scheuneman, Billy Karras and Adam Wright. Carson Barber and Will Vincent chalked up three assists. Patrick Bruzas backstopped the win. The Major Midget Wolves lost 2-0 in Arnprior, and 6-3 at home to Muskrat. Chloe Eady allowed just

one goal to the Packers before an empty-net marker sealed Renfrewʼs fate. Kory Tracey, Adam Martin and Jessey Chapieski connected versus Muskrat. Travis Lemay faced 24 shots. The Bantam Wolves led 3-2 before the Cobden squad struck for four consecutive goals. Jondavid Cartman had three in a row to snap a 3-3 deadlock. The Atom Timberwolves are at the Bell Capital Cup while the Bantam, and both Midget teams are in Smiths Falls for tournament action during the Christmas break. HOUSE HOCKEY

Eganville downed the Rink Rat Pro Shop 3-1 in novice house hockey action Sunday. Gavin Halk scored for the Renfrew side. Rylie Moore guarded the goalcrease. Arnprior topped Canadian

Tire in atom house 4-2. Hayden Moore scored both CTC markers. Meadow Congdon was between the pipes. Petawawa topped Farrellʼs Installation 3-1 in a second atom encounter. Olivia Smart scored. Katie Brydges was between the pipes. TOURNAMENTS AT MA-TE-WAY

There are two hockey tournament slated for this weekend at the MAC. The Major Midget Timberwolves host their annual event Saturday, Jan. 5; On Sunday, bantam house teams take to the ice. The Renfrew Minor Hockey Association will be represented by Fraserʼs Clothes Shop and Renfrew Metro. The Barkerʼs Collision Centre and Canadian Tire atom house teams are at the Bell Capital Cup.

NATURE

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Birding highlights of 2012: a good year JIM FERGUSON SCENE FROM THE HAWKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S EYE face, black, white, tan and yellow patches of colour over its entire plumage make it a sight to see. Roger Tory Peterson calls it an exotic species. WEEKEND BIRD COUNTS

Weekend bird counts occur on every long weekend from April to October. Those that participate locate some very interesting species. Those taking part observed 142 different species in 2012. There were some rare ďŹ nds: ďŹ ve pied-billed grebes, 14 northern harriers, 13 green herons, 13 upland sandpipers, 12 black terns, and three red-bellied and black-backed woodpeckers. Several wood thrushes and golden-crowned kinglets were among those counted. A few species were seen in large numbers; 1,127 common crows were counted during the Thanksgiving long weekend and 2,500 red-winged blackbirds were seen on the Labour Day weekend. Rose-breasted grosbeaks were seen throughout the count area and were reported nesting by more than 50 people. Pine grosbeaks have been a big addition to our feeder programs

so far this winter. They have never arrived in such numbers at so many feeders. BIRDS THAT SHOULD NOT BE HERE

Some birds, although common in summer, are rare in winter and should not be here at all. The American robin will spend the winter with us if the mountain ash berries, buckthorn berries and crab apples are plentiful and the weather is not too severe. Wintering robins will also come to feeders for suet. Brown thrashers have also spent the winter with us but look very distressed by the time March arrives. They will eat a mixture of raisons, currents or other frozen fruit and some sunďŹ&#x201A;ower seeds. Red-winged blackbirds, common grackles and brownheaded cowbirds stay, but in small numbers. They feed on sunďŹ&#x201A;ower seeds, suet and pastries. Song sparrows have stayed for the winter and do very well because they are of the sparrow family and their main food source is seeds and some grubs. COMMON BUT NOT POPULAR

The American crow is the most common bird in the ďŹ eld. They are very mobile

and travel over a wide area. Their call (which is the call recognized by most people) attracts us even when we are not paying attention. Common ravens have become more numerous in the past 10 years as have ringbilled gulls. The gulls are very common during the summer months but uncommon in winter. Starlings have become accustomed to our winters and many more are staying than ever before. They can be seen sitting around the top edge of ďŹ&#x201A;ues collecting the heat that escapes from the furnace inside. We could say they are adaptive. NORTHERN OWLS RARE IN WINTER

Our northern owls are rare in winter and grace us with their presence only when their food supply is inadequate for them to survive. Snowy, great grey, Boreal and hawk owls are among our most attractive owls. We see them more often than we do our local species because these owls hunt during the day. We may or may not see any of them this winter, but letĘźs hope we do. Enjoy your birding. Ila and Jim Ferguson, 5313 River Road, RR 5, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3Z8 phone 613-432-2738 or mail jamesh@nrtco.net

From the Marsh to the Table, with Dr. Baldwin his recipes for a book,â&#x20AC;? says Ali Baldwin, FrankĘźs wife, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but it was really after he died that we, his family, wanted to ensure it was published. We also wanted to make sure it contained not just recipes, but also some of the beautiful stories he wrote, drawn from his experiences living and hunting on three different continents over six decades.â&#x20AC;? Beautifully illustrated with original artwork, sketches, photographs and images, the book reďŹ&#x201A;ects Dr. BaldwinĘźs love of waterfowl, wetlands and all things to do with waterfowling. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ducks Unlimited Canada was founded by passionate waterfowlers like Dr. Frank Baldwin who understood the importance of conservation,â&#x20AC;?

says Tom Worden, DUC president. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were incredibly fortunate to have someone like Frank connected with our organization. He gave so much of his time, energy, knowledge and skill.â&#x20AC;? Dr. Baldwin was recognized for his many achievements by receiving the 2002 QueenĘźs Golden Jubilee Medal and the ďŹ rst Lieutenant-GovernorĘźs Greenwing Conservation Award for Manitoba in 2005. The ofďŹ cial launch of From the Marsh to the Table took place Nov. 27 in the Atrium at McNally Robinson in the Grant Park Mall in Winnipeg, Man. FrankĘźs family will be reading passages from the book. Copies of the book will be available for purchase at

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Bonnie Chere (the Frog) is Back to Launch a new watershed stewardship project. A new community project called Fostering Stewardship Innovation is being launched on Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. in the Eganville Arena at the Eagles Nest. The project is an initiative of the Bonnechere River Watershed Project with funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The Fostering Stewardship Innovation project will support and integrate science, arts and culture to increase awareness and interest among a diverse cross-section of community members as a means of building stronger community connections and engagement on environmental stewardship in the Bonnechere River watershed. Among other events, this multi-faceted project will involve the production of a play in partnership with Stone Fence Theatre, Watershed Day events across the watershed, and the continuation of the RiverWatch

program to monitor stream health, analyze farmland bird trends in collaboration with Carleton University, and enable residents to learn about the issue of climate change. Special guests that morning will be MPP John Yakabuski, Ish Theilhiemer and Ann Bulger from Stone Fence Theatre, Bonnechere River Watershed Project chair Kathy Lindsay, representatives from the Valley Arts Council, Bonnechere Valley Township, and the Ontario Trillium Foundation and, last but not least, a special guest appearance by Bonnie Chere, our delightful Bonnechere River Watershed frog representative along with her handler, Trish Leeper. The Bonnechere River Watershed Project is a notfor-proďŹ t organization whose mission is to inform and inďŹ&#x201A;uence environmental stewardship. The Fostering Stewardship Innovation Project is funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the government of Ontario. More information on the BRWP is available at www. BonnechereRiver.ca.

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McNally Robinson, as well as online at waterfowling.com and through select other locations. All proceeds from the sale of the book will be used to support DUC education, research and habitat conservation programs. To ďŹ nd out more, please visit www.waterfowling.com. Dr. Frank Baldwin (19342011) was a scholar, medical scientist, orator, writer, sportsman, naturalist, waterfowler, breeder of Labrador retrievers, gifted decoy carver and wooden boat builder. Work on the book was almost complete when he died at age 76 in May 2011. Wife Ali and children Frank and Olivia worked with DUC to complete this special project.

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To many, the late Dr. Frank Baldwin, a medical scientist by profession, was not only a long-serving Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) volunteer, donor and board member, but a committed conservationist and avid waterfowler. From the Marsh to the Table was published in Dr. BaldwinĘźs honour and reďŹ&#x201A;ects his life spent in appreciation of waterfowl. This 130-page cookbook contains a collection of recipes, as well as lessons, experiences and endearing stories from Dr. BaldwinĘźs amazing life in wild places. He believed that properly preparing and cooking waterfowl was an important aspect of hunting and one not always well understood by hunters. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Frank began compiling

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The great blue heron, ďŹ rst seen by Jo-Anne Wendt, that was adorned with a lime green wing patch, was a big highlight for Jo-Anne, her husband Bill and me. When Jo-Anne ďŹ rst saw the bird it was at least 500 metres away. She remarked at the time that there was something not quite right about the bird. It was not until we got to within 200 metres that we were able to see the wing patch with the number 40 written on it. The bird had been tagged at Sault Ste. Marie. Carol McCuaig saw an extremely rare gyrfalcon ďŹ&#x201A;ying over her property. Birds of this species that venture into southern Canada are usually immature birds. One of the few great grey owls to migrate south was seen by Robert Kidd. Great greys will venture south in the winter when the lemming population crashes or there is a shortage of small mammals. A European goldďŹ nch was seen in two different areas. Marilyn McNaule had one arrive at her feeder on Gillan Road and she was able to get some excellent pictures of the bird. Bonnie and Ray Cadieux had a European goldďŹ nch at their feeder on Archibald Street. This species had been seen twice before but it is such an attractive species. Bright red

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ARTS

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Renfrew Art Guild welcomes in new year; happy to know old year wasn’t the last Renfrew Art Guild

January when it will be Jan. 8. We will be expecting memberships and we will also be holding election for ofﬁcers in the Guild. Please try to attend and vote. New members are welcome. The Renfrew Art Guild members want to wish everyone a happy and prosperous 2013. May the year bring you all that you need, and health to you and your family. For more information, call Diana at 613-433-3635 or check out our website at www. renfrewartguild.ca.

We take liberties with our imagination and paint for the world to see. So whose imagination is right? Is anyone right? Who knows? The answer? Be kind, be generous and try to live by the Golden Rule. Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you. I think we donʼt profess that enough anymore. 2013 is here and it is time for that change. The Guild meets the ﬁrst Tuesday of the month at Trinity-St. Andrewʼs United Church at 7 p.m. The exception of course is

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Well, we survived. December came and went and our disruptive, damaged world still exists. The apocalypse Sayers or the Mayan calendar did not come to pass. Personally, I am very happy about that. There is so much to be thankful for and Iʼm not ready to cash in my chips. Artists for years have painted the end to the world, as we know it. Articles, bible chapters and

readings from many other religions refer to the end of the world. Just when or where is still anyoneʼs guess. The best comment I heard was “If everyone dies at once that would be cool.” When asked what was meant by that statement the answer was “Well, no one would be left to be sad.” How true. A different take on our daily life and the reason is to live and love every minute of it. Artists depict life and heaven, death and nature.

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Carpentry, Repairs, Rec Rooms, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates, 25 years experience. 613-832-2540

FOR RENT 1 BEDROOM apartment Arnprior, gorgeous, renovated, hardwood, appliances, window treatments, heat, water, and parking included. Many extras, quiet, secure, non-smoking, pet-free building. $800 Call 613-296-4521 2 Bedrm apartment, downtown Arnprior, $725/mo, heat included. Call Greg Townley Broker of Record, Mather Insurance & Real Estate 613-623-3939. 2 bedroom 1st floor apt in quiet smoke free seniors building. Appliances & parking with plug in included. Laundry facilities in building. Call 613-432-4909

2 BEDROOM Ground floor large plus basement. Available immediately, hardwood floors, many extras, $750 +240 utilities approx. Call 613-623-7439 252 John St N, 2 blocks south of hospital, 2-bedroom, renovated, clean, quiet, safe, petfriendly, includes parking, locker, fridge, stove, hood fan, 613-299-7501 5 BEDROOM 2 story stone century home, 1 1/2 bath, gas heat and hot water, newly renovated, 24 Ottawa, $1250 +utilities/month, Call 613-623-3176

Cobden Immediate $575/month, 1 bedroom apt first floor, free parking, pay own utilities, smoke free building, prefer no pets, 613-851-4630 Country living 3 bdrm apt in duplex house. $575/ month plus heat & hydro. References first & last, small pets. Available Feb. 1st, 2013. 5 kms to town. 613-433-8975 Large 3 bedroom town house in Fairbrooke Ct. Finished family room with fireplace, 3 bathrooms. Available immediately. Call Cheryl 613-327-9992

ARNPRIOR - spacious splitlevel home - very clean and well maintained - all appliances included - $1350.00/mo plus utilities - non smokers no pets - available Dec 10th references required - 1st and last months rent required 613-860-8200

Newer 2-story 1500 Sq Ft Semi Detached, available January 1, in a very desirable neighborhood. 3 Bedrooms, 1 1/2 Bathrooms, Rear deck, attached single car garage, paved driveway, A/C, 5 appliances. $1300/ month plus utilities, 613-623-6589

ARNPRIOR 2 Bdrm Apt. available Immediately. $800 + utilities. First & last months rent required. Seniors Preferred. References required. PH: 613-297-1784.

PAKENHAM, 1 bedroom apartment, fridge, stove, laundry facility. Available Immediately, $675/month +hydro. 613-297-4888

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GRADUATION

The moment that you died our hearts were torn in two. One side ďŹ lled with heartache, the other died with you. We often lie awake at night, when the world is fast asleep, and take a walk down memory lane, with tears upon our cheeks. Remembering you is easy, we do it every day, but missing you is heartache that never goes away. We hold you tightly in our hearts and there you will remain.

JUNE EVANS In loving memory of a dear wife and mother who passed away Dec. 27, 2007. Days of sadness still come over us, Tears in silence often ďŹ&#x201A;ow, For memory keep you ever near us, Though you died ďŹ ve years ago. Love, Collins, Cleo, Todd, Tracy, Brenda and Hollie

January 2, 2013

Happy 80th Birthday

In loving memory of our daughter & sister who passed away January 4th, 2012.

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GRADUATION

IN MEMORIAM

Happy Birthday Dennis Harrington Santa tells us that Dennis has been a good boy!

Hunter Safety/ Canadian Firearms Courses and exams throughout the year. Organize a course and yours is free. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

In Memoriam

Loving & missing you always, Mum, Dad & Brennan

Ken McLean

July 7, 1957 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jan. 7, 2003 Ten Years have Passedâ&#x20AC;Ś Since I gave you one last kiss and told you that I loved you, Since I watched you drive out of the laneway one last time, Since I called you and you told me that you loved me, Since deep in my heart and soul, I knew I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ďŹ nd you waiting at home, Since I felt like breath had been knocked out of me forever. Since my world suddenly came crashing down, Never to return to â&#x20AC;&#x153;normal.â&#x20AC;? Since you were frozen in time, along with all your hopes and dreams. Since I had to leave you in a quiet cemetery, Near your childhood home.

HELP WANTED

Keegan Melville

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HELP WANTED

Due to the unexpected resignation of its Executive Director, the Renfrew County United Way is looking at its future options for staffing. We are seeking â&#x20AC;&#x153;Expressions of Interestâ&#x20AC;? from persons who have expertise in one or more of the following areas:

Nov. 30, 1993 - Jan. 3, 2012

Q One year ago today our lives changed forever. Our hearts were broken as we lost you on a cold January night. The memory of your smile, your hugs and the light of you that shone bright will always remain with us as we continue on without you here. We love you Keegan and miss you, always and forever. Mom & Dad Liam & Sage

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Please describe the attributes you could offer our organization in a letter, marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;Private and Confidential, to the Board Chair, Renfrew County United Way, 1330 Pembroke Street West, Unit B, Pembroke, ON K8A 7A3 by Monday, January 14, 2013. We thank everyone for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Anyone seeking information about our organization is encouraged to visit our website at www.renfrewcountyunitedway.ca

Remembering Doreen Charter

Wherever you are, Ken, I hope that you are having the greatest adventure you couldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever imagined, with all the love, peace, and warmth that you truly deserve. I will never, ever stop loving or missing you. Held tightly in my heart, Love Sandra xoxo

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In Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Monday December 24, 2012. Clemens Sackmann age 80 years. Loving husband of Rosemarie Sackmann (Spitznagel). Loved father of Peter (Polly), Ralph (Brenda) and Mandy (Greg Hyland). Special grandfather of Craig, Kyle, Chavon, Trevor, Harrison and Sarah. Special uncle to Karen Arp (Steve Osborne). Following Clemens wishes there will be no visitation. Cremation. A Memorial Service will take place at a later date. For those desiring donations to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital or Hospice Renfrew would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of the Anderson Funeral Home, Renfrew. www.andersonfuneralhome.ca

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PILON, Doris Helen June 22, 1942 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 25, 2012 Passed away with family at her side at the Ottawa General Hospital on Tuesday, December 25, 2012. Daughter of the late John and Celestine Pilon. Dear sister of Kaireen McIntyre, Anne Coyles (Denzel), twin sister Dorothy Riddell (Jim) and Rose Crozier (Kenneth). Predeceased by her brothers Cecil (Anna), Carl (Rita), Arnet (Alice) and Earl (Faye), and her sister Lulu. Helen will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Private family funeral arrangements entrusted to McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, Renfrew (613-432-2866). Interment to follow at Douglas Public Cemetery in the spring. Memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. Helenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s care at the Ottawa General Hospital was exceptional. Thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff who helped her through this very difďŹ cult journey. PEACE IN THE VALLEY Condolences or donations may be made at www.mcphailandperkins.ca

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December 24, 2012 marked lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s end for Lynn Buell-Robson. Lynn died at home surrounded by her loving family. Left to mourn are husband, Mark, children Emily (Anto Sweetman), David (Allana) and Laura, grandchildren Kane and Heather Sweetman, mother Norma Buell (late Jack Buell), sister Pam Buell (late Jon Kehn) and sister-in-law Nancy Ryan (Terry). Lynn died as peacefully and gracefully as she had lived. Lynn was born and raised in Brockville, Ontario. She graduated from Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University (B.A. Honours Psychology â&#x20AC;&#x2122;72) and McGill University (M.Sc., Speech and Language Pathology â&#x20AC;&#x2122;75). Universities can be fertile ground for more than the mind. It was at McGill where Lynn met her husband Mark. Her married life and career began in Montreal where she worked for the Lakeshore School Board. Her career continued in Ottawa where she worked for CHEO and the Ottawa Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Treatment Centre. Lynn and Mark moved to Arnprior in 1981, originally on a ďŹ ve year plan. However, this turned into a 32 year odyssey of love, laughter, community friendship and family memories. In her many years of work for both Renfrew County School Boards and the Arnprior Hospital, she became known as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;speech ladyâ&#x20AC;?. Music and art were always strong inďŹ&#x201A;uences in Lynnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life. Her contribution to childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development went beyond the clinical settings. She was frequently involved in childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s musical education through local community organizations. Lynn was a proud Canadian, always thankful for the many gifts that life presented, and Grateful for the opportunity to travel this beautiful and diverse country. She had a strong conviction to make a contribution to society, wishing to leave the world a better place. All of those touched by her loving life will agree that she achieved this and more. We will all miss her tremendously. Visitations at The Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N. Arnprior 613-623-2538 on Saturday December 29, 2012 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be conducted in Grace St Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church, 269 John Street N., Arnprior on Sunday December 30, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. with a reception to follow in The Boyce Funeral Home Reception Centre. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice or the Arnprior Hospital Foundation Condolences / Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca

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Community leaders saluted peter.clark@metroland.com

Raye-Anne Briscoe says there are three events she enjoys more than any other as mayor of Admaston-Bromley Township. “The graduations. I love going to the graduations, shaking hands with the kids, congratulating them and following them years later,” she said. “Number two is Canada Day,” the mayor added. “Also this year, we had the presentation to Catherine Gallagher with the Queenʼs Jubilee Medal.” The other, Mayor Briscoe said, is the community awards. “We start our list (of recipients) and just keep adding to it. Council is proud to see the community spirit and their accomplishments,” the mayor said. This year, 16 people were honoured, including three couples. The mayor had a brief synopsis of what each person did to achieve their award. • Ian Clelland: “Ian volunteers his time, expertise and energy to the Renfrew and Area Health Services Fundraising committee,” as well as many aspects of agriculture,” Mayor Briscoe said. • Pauline and Kevin Hughes “are also heavily involved with the giving of their time

to the well-being of the Renfrew and Area Health Services fundraising committee.” • Miranda Crogie is “a dedicated and committee long-time member of the 4-H organization and was crowned Queen of the Furrow at the 2012 Renfrew County Plowing Match,” said Mayor Briscoe. • Ken and Kim Keill: “Always willing to showcase their wonderful miniature horses. Ken and Kim can be found at local seniors homes, parades and at our July 1 celebration to share their love of their minis.” • John and Pat OʼNeil of Pine Valley Farms were presented with both the Century Farm Designation and the 125 years Strongly Rooted in the Community designation. “The farm was founded by grandfather William OʼNeil, who started with 125 acres in 1878. Today, the combined beef-dairy business has about 250 head and 650 acres,” Mayor Briscoe observed. • Savanna Enright: The St. Michaelʼs Catholic School student was a silver medallist at the Canada-wide science fair in Charlottetown in May. Her project was Milk Producer, Metering and Mixing Station. “Her father, Michael, is currently using her invention at their dairy farm on the Barr Line,” Mayor Briscoe said. Other awards Enright has

won this year were the 2012 UOIT Innovation Award and ﬁrst place in the Junior Life Sciences Award at the Renfrew County regional science fair. • Alexandria Schraenkler received the excellence bronze medal at the 2011 Canada-wide science fair for her project Does the water quality affect the rising of yeast? In 2012, Schraenkler won the Bell Canada Award for excellent use of technology in health research, plus the junior physical science and mathematics category, and the 2012 Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Innovation Stepping Stone Award, Mayor Briscoe said. “Alexandria also won a trip to the 2012 Canada-wide science fair in P.E.I. with her entry Caution-Corrosive. Is this your water?” • Keith McDonald: “Keith has donated a lot of time, energy and commitment to serving on the County of Renfrewʼs Accessibility Committee since its inception in 2003,” Mayor Briscoe said. McDonald was elected committee president in 2012. “Keith is a great ambassador who is always ready to talk about the needs of persons with disabilities and ways for local business to understand the advantages of customer service for people with disabilities.” McDonald was accom-

PETER CLARK/METROLAND

One night Admaston-Bromley Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe looks forward to every year is that when she congratulates the people of her township for their accomplishments while representing the community throughout the year. The mayor presented 2012 community awards during the council meeting of Dec. 20. In front row, from left, are Keith McDonald, Mayor Briscoe, Bev Briscoe and Pauline Hughes; and standing, Robert Enright, Savanna Enright, Kim and Ken Keill, Alexandria Schraenkler, Kevin Hughes, Emily Bromley, Ian Clelland, Miranda Crogie, Ray Pender and Alex Briscoe. John and Pat O’Neil are missing from the photo. panied by Murphy, his third guide dog. • Robert Enright participated in the Young Stock Stars competition in the United Kingdom in May 2012. “As a Junior Limousin Association member, Robert earned this opportunity through his achievements in the showmanship competition at the Toronto Royal Winter Fairʼs national beef heifer show.” Enright was a part of a team of three representing the National Junior Beef Heifer Show, the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair and 4-H Canada at the Young Show Stars compe-

tition held at Beef Expo 2012 in Malvern, England. “They did not ﬁnish in the top three, but were exceptional ambassadors for Canada,” Briscoe said. • Emily Bromley: “Emily is very active, helping and assisting the leaders with younger members of the 4-H,” Mayor Briscoe said. “Emily was honoured at the Renfrew County 4-H Awards by being chosen the Outstanding 4-H Member for 2012.” • Alex Briscoe has donated 30 years of time, energy and commitment to the Renfrew County Soil and Crop Association.

• Ray Pender has been a member of Admaston-Bromley council, and was recognized for 40-plus years of service with the Ontario Soil and Crop Association. • Bev Briscoe has served council and township residents for 37 “and a half” years, the mayor noted. She began her career as clerk-treasurer in Admaston in April 1975, and in 2000, became clerk-treasurer of the amalgamated Township of Admaston-Bromley. “Thanks and good luck and best wishes on your retirement,” Mayor Briscoe concluded.

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GREATER MADAWASKA

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CABA looking for higher profile in Calabogie community Peter Clark peter.clark@metroland.com

The Calabogie and Area Business Association (CABA) held its ďŹ nal meeting of 2012 in the Madawaska Room at Calabogie Peaks Resort Monday evening Dec. 3. President Byron Hermann welcomed a gathering of about 20 members. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have 92 members,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;ThatĘźs up a little bit from last year, but down a little bit from two years ago, so membership is healthy. We are always looking for new members,â&#x20AC;? he added. The ďŹ fth annual Festival of the Senses in late September had a similar number of sites as that of last year, including some new sites, Hermann said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We had about 1,000 visitors to the two days. We were quite pleased with the festival this year.â&#x20AC;? CABA received a $2,000 Community Futures Development Corporation (CFDC) grant under the Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP) for the creation of a new innovative brochure and website for The Festival of the Senses. Overall, the festival made a $500 proďŹ t. The CABA silent auction ofďŹ cially started on Dec. 15. Members received their ďŹ rst email on that date, and the auction items were be posted on the CABA website www.calabogie.org. Last yearĘźs silent auction raised $785. CABA director Debbie Knaut reported that the organization received a $3,400 grant for a summer student this past summer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It paid her way. She was here from the end of June to the end of August. We were allowed 35 hours a week for 10 weeks,â&#x20AC;? Knaut said. GRANT APPLICATIONS

Hermann has made three grant applications

on behalf of CABA. One is to the Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund under the Ontario Ministry of the Environment for $22,100 for the new Lower Madawaska River Watershed Education Project being proposed by CABA. It is similar to the Bonnechere River Watershed Project, Hermann noted. The CABA president estimates an answer on the success of the grant application in the next week or two. He has also applied for a pair of Community Futures grants, both in the amount of $3,000 for an interactive business directory and new tourist experience map. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The old one (map) is extremely out of date,â&#x20AC;? Hermann said. CABA has also hired Tubman Marketing Inc. to upgrade the CABA website. CABA has had its ups and downs since the organization ďŹ rst surfaced in 1984. They were down to about 35 members in 2002. BIGGER PROFILE

Two things CABA members discussed were a lack of commitment by its members, and a lack of a voice, particularly when it comes to economic development. â&#x20AC;&#x153;ItĘźs not about the money (membership fees), itĘźs about commitment,â&#x20AC;? director Deb GifďŹ n said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;ItĘźs not about charging 40, 60 or 120 dollars. What will you do to help CABA grow?â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;CABA has no bite or sting,â&#x20AC;? member Bill Weiss added. He said, if CABA goes to council looking to get something done, they need to be heard. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we are successful in getting things done, people will jump on board the wagon.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;You are not representing 92 people, you are representing 92 businesses,â&#x20AC;? member Lynn Villeneuve added.

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Members of the Calabogie and Area Business Association (CABA) board, seated from left, are Deb Giffin and treasurer Cath Reynolds; and standing, Debbie Knaut, Pat Forrest and president Byron Hermann. Michael Beattie is missing from the photo.

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-224-3330, 613-432-6689 E-mail: E-mail:news@yourkanata.com peter.clark@metroland.com

HOMES WANTED Do you love to decorate? Would you be willing to showcase your home for a good cause? The Renfrew Victoria Hospital Auxiliary has started planning for its 2013 Christmas House Tour. Interested? Call Marilyn 613-432-5237.

FREE SKATING

The January Valley Singles Lunch will be held at Buster’s Bar & Grill in Carleton Place at 12:30 p.m. For info, please call Fay at 613-256-8117 or Johanna at 613-432-7622. Renfrew Legion Ladies Auxiliary euchre at 1 p.m. Cost $8. Light lunch served.

JAN. 7 TO 13 From 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Nick Smith Centre in Arnprior. Drop by and enjoy a free come-see-us-dance linedance class, plus, there’s still space to join the winter 2013 program. Welcome all ages, both genders and all levels. Call Nick Smith Centre at 613-623-7301 on instructor at 613-623-0976.

JAN. 9 The Renfrew Camera Club is holding a session on learning your camera and how to take better photos. If you received a new camera for Christmas

and would like to learn a little more about it, then this session is for you. Renfrew Town Hall boardroom at 7 p.m. All welcome.

JAN. 11 Freemasons lunch 12 noon at the Rocky Mountain House Restaurant, Renfrew. Learn about Freemasonry. Barry Sansom 613-433-9038. Wives and girlfriends are welcome. United Way Campaign Touchdown celebration at 7 p.m. at the Pembroke Legion Hall. Dance to the music of Gypsy Routes.

JAN. 11 AND 25 Renfrew Legion Branch 148 Ladies’ Auxiliary soup and sandwich. Cost $4, plus $1 for dessert. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

JAN.. 13 Greater Madawaska Public Library in Calabogie will host a free information seminar

from 1 to 3 p.m. on how to download free electronic books and audiobools to your computer and portable device such as an eReader or tablet. These free books are available from the OverDrive vendor and are free to patrons of most Ontario Libraries including Greater Madawaska Public Library. Register by calling 613-752-2317 or emailing gmpl@bellnet.ca. Seating is limited to 25 people.

Jamieson, Eganville. Tickets must be picked up by Jan. 14. Sponsored by the Bonnechere Museum.

JAN. 21 The Eganville and Area Horticultural Society invites everyone to hear the first presentation of 2013: Fifty Shades of Green: What happens to trees and forests when drought strikes? Speaker Steve D’Eon from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources,

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However, what his report didnʼt point out was that the number of youth in the age group of 0-4 increased by 15.7 per cent, according to the 2006 census and 2011 census. This was more than three times higher that the provincial average, for the same time period, which was ﬁve

per cent. Mr. Frittenberg also forgot to mention that the total population of the town of Renfrew increased by 4.8 per cent for this same time period. GROWTH RATE

Actually, this growth rate outpaced the County of Renfrew growth rate, which was only 3.9 per cent.

26 Angels All in One Day We wake up each morning to get on with your day We wake up our children right where they lay And who would have known early the morning That a tragedy was about to happen without any warning. All of these angels must have been special right from the start The good Lord came and took them that day into his heart Theyʼre all up there in heaven together With their teacher and principal forever and ever. We are up here now looking down from above We know mommy and daddy youʼre sending us love We miss our brothers and sisters, grandma and grandpa and our friends Itʼs just our beginning in heaven, where it never ends. Remember their little faces up so high in the sky Blow them a gentle kiss and hug after the clouds go by They will stay in your hearts, for the rest of your day You can go visit them down here, where their precious little bodies lay. Down here on earth, where they once went to school Their teacher and principal were teaching them rules They learn how to write and to read, and all kinds of things Theyʼre all gone to heaven, and now they all have their wings. Sherry Mullen Renfrew P.S. This poem was written to the parents of the 26 people killed in Newtown, Connecticut last month.

These are important stats when considering an expansion of recreation facilities because, demographically, future use of such a facility will increase and the tax base is growing to offset the cost to each individual resident. I trust this helps to clarify some of the misconceptions and the growing need for this expansion of recreational facilities in the Town of Ren-

Renfrew Silver Seniors ham and beans games day from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Renfrew Legion. Cost $5. Cut-off date Jan. 24. Call Pat for tickets 613-649-2756.

RENFREW'S HISTORIC THEATRE

JAN. 19 Celebrate Robbie Burns Night at the Eganville Legion. Dinner 6:30 p.m. followed by Scottish entertainment. $30 tickets can be purchased at the Eganville Legion, Conways in Eganville and Cobden, Sears of Eganville or contact Guy

frew. If you would like to see the Renfrew town council continue to work on making this project a reality, please send an email to matewayexpansioncampaign@gmail.com, before their Jan. 14 vote on this matter. Jim Millar Ma-Te-Way Expansion Committee

North Renfrew Women’s Institute bolsters community health care The North Renfrew District Federated Womenʼs Institute of Ontario has made a $2,500 contribution to the Pembroke Regional Hospital Foundationʼs MRI campaign. “It was the right thing to do,” said WI newspaper liaison Elaine Hennessy. “MRI is badly needed in this community. We are thrilled to have been able to make a contribution to such a worthwhile cause.” PRHF executive director Nancy Warren echoed her sentiments. “MRI is considered an essential piece of medical equipment. The donation from the North Renfrew Womenʼs Institute brings us another step closer to having MRI technology in our regional hospital. We are truly fortunate to have such generous groups supporting the campaign.” In October, Elaine Hennessy and Iris Briggs, treasurer of the North Renfrew District Womenʼs Institute, both long-time members, visited the foundation ofﬁce to share their story and to make the do-

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Renfrew Silver Seniors noon luncheon at the Renfrew Legion. Cost $4. Membership only $5 per year.

Contact the theatre directly to ﬁnd out Movies and showtimes

LETTERS

Expansion

Pembroke, will discuss the immediate and long-term effects of the 2012 drought. Come to the basement hall of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Eganville at 7:30 p.m. Call 613-628-9898. Social time follows.

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At the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre Thursday, Jan. 3 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Friday, Jan. 4 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.; Saturday, and Jan. 5 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. No cost skating is offered as part of Frewfit – Renfrew Gets Active.

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nation ofﬁcial. Originally the organization was created for farm women as community-building social club. Since that time, the womenʼs institute has grown into a social club for women throughout rural Ontario including the Upper Ottawa Valley. The local branch was founded 115 years ago and has over 20 members. The Greenwood branch has held a tea and fashion shows in years past while also participating in the Renfrew North Districtʼs annual quilt rafﬂe. “The proceeds from our events are returned directly to the community, something we are especially proud of,” said Briggs “It is important to support local projects and to stay involved in our communities.” To get involved, donate, or help organize a fundraising event, please contact donor relations co-ordinator Greg Junop at 613-732-2811, ext. 7408 or email foundation@ pemreghos.org

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