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Horton mayor reflects on 2013.

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Ringing in a new year Little Bonnie Fortin of the Upper Ottawa Valley Pink Panthers awaits her turn to capture the ring at the Fun Day tournament Saturday at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. The CORA Power Penguins from Ottawa won the U12 Petite Division while everyone in the U8 novice division was a winner.

Styles to run for McNab-Braeside mayor Sherry Haaima sherry.haaima@metroland.com

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News - A Horton subcommittee has spent several months examining the pros and cons of establishing a community beach and picnic area.

With the help of a public survey, beach subcommittee chair Mackie McLaren has set a personal goal of May for presenting the committee’s recommendation(s).

Horton residents have received the survey as part of mailouts in late December and early January that included the township’s recycling calendar and garbage tags.

No deadline was mentioned in the mailout, but McLaren says he’d like to receive the surveys back by the end of January.

The old Timbertown property of six acres is located at 5234 River Road.

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• Would you be in favour of Horton council proceeding toward the development of a beach/park facility?

Chairman McLaren acknowledges that there is a wide spectrum of opinion among committee members on whether or not the property should house a beach and/or picnic area.

Committee members are McLaren, Coun. Margaret Whyte and non-council members Ralph Miller, Bob Johnston, Sandy Black and Steve Osipenko.

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Horton mayor undecided about his election plans Bennett to seek a sixth term on council Steve Newman steve.newman@metroland.com

News - Horton Mayor Don Eady is unsure if he’ll run for re-election in October 2014. Meanwhile, Dave Bennett has decided to seek a sixth term on Horton council after losing the mayoral battle to Eady in 2010.

The 60-year-old Bennett, who remains active at the municipal committee level, says he hasn’t yet decided if he’ll seek a position as councillor or mayor.

His time on Horton council began in 1989 with two terms as deputy reeve. He was then elected to three terms as councillor.

“The reason council interests me is I do have a heart for the municipality,” said Bennett.

“And I don’t find everything is going in the right direction. I think there’s a need to change the direction the municipality is going. I feel there’s a need to be more community oriented.”

For example, he says the municipality doesn’t need to be legislated by more zoning restrictions and such things as more noise control.

Bennett says he’ll be talking this month to his team of supporters from the 2010 election before making his decision.

In the 2010 mayoral race, Eady prevailed with 847 votes, compared to 447 for Bennett and 344 for Rod Ballantyne.

Eady, 67, has served about 14 years on Horton council, including this first term as mayor.

He says the longer municipal terms of office — which were extended from three to four years in 2006 — are a big commitment.

“I haven’t made up my mind, and I probably won’t until some time in the summer,” said Eady.

“It’s 50-50 (that I’ll run for mayor).”

Eady says his decision will partly depend on his health, after recovering a few years ago from cancer. It’s also a family matter, he adds, noting he has three children and six grandchildren who are a big part of his life.

“I do enjoy it (municipal politics) for the most part,” said Eady. “But whether I want to take another four years out of my life, that’s a big consideration.”

As for the four current Horton councillors, none have officially committed to seeking another term.

“I don’t know. I’m thinking about it,” said Bob Kingsbury, who has been a Horton councillor for about 17 years, or five terms. “I haven’t made up my mind. It’s way too early.”

Rookie Horton councillor Margaret Whyte, who also served one term as an Arnprior councillor in the mid 1970s, is seeking a second term on Horton council.

“It’s a big commitment, four years, but I’m leaning toward running,” she said last week before filing her nomination papers Friday.

Coun. Jamey Larone says he doesn’t plan to disclose his intentions yet.

Larone says his decision will probably come in late spring or early summer.

“There are things in the works, so I need to see what happens before I decide if I commit or don’t commit.”

Coun. Glen Campbell, who just missed landing a berth on Horton council in 2007, is the youngest Horton councillor, at age 47.

“It’s a big time commitment,” said Campbell.

“Right now, I’m sitting on the fence.”

Campbell received the most support of the 11 Horton candidates for councillor in 2010, with 849 votes. Whyte received 843, Kingsbury 762 and Larone 609, or 39 votes more than fifthplace Sheri Sexton.

Election Day for Ontario’s 444 municipalities is Oct. 27, 2014.

These are the early votes for the barber shop poll at Kate’s Barber Shop.

The former councillor says she’ll officially enter the race for a council position in July.

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Dick not running for mayor now steve.newman@metroland.com

Earlier this month, Andrew Dick indicated on Facebook that he planned to enter the Renfrew mayoral race. But he has changed his mind.

Now, the 38-year-old says he’s 90 per cent sure he’ll still seek a berth as councillor.

The manager of Dragonfly Golf Links says he changed his intentions after speaking to another person Jan. 8. That person, says Dick, indicated he is almost certain he’ll enter the mayoral race.

“I feel that Renfrew needs to improve and be a better community, and needs to make better decisions,” said Dick.

Look for Emon to run again peter.clark@metroland.com

News - It appears Peter Emon will be back in his efforts to maintain the top seat in Greater Madawaska council come Oct. 27.

“It is were today, yes, I’d be running,” the current mayor of the township said.

“I’m quite happy with the progress we have made,” the mayor said of the current four-year

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Aldene Styles

The 68-year-old retired nurse is a mother of three, grandmother of seven and has two great grandchildren. Her husband Glenn Styles is a former McNabBraeside fire chief.

Styles said her experience makes her an ideal candidate for the position.

“In that length of time, I’ve served under two different mayors and on all the major committees,” she

2 The Renfrew Mercury EMC - Thursday, January 16, 2014

Two-time councillor Kate Windle will wait until July, when she’ll decide if she’s going to run for mayor, reeve or councillor.

To help make her decision, she posted Jan. 6 a barber shop poll that she’ll keep up for two months. She asks voters which of the three positions she should seek, or whether to run at all.

“My focus is to get people to focus on solutions, because we all know the problems,” said Windle, 57.

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“We have a pretty good staff,” he added.

“Unless I win the lottery or someone offers me a great job, I’ll be running.”

Emon received 1,449 votes to win the 2010 Greater Madawaska election by almost double that of the votes for his nearest competitor, then-sitting councillor John Pratt, who logged 799.

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said. “I guess you could say I’ve been around the block.”

The next term of council is going to be particularly challenging, said Styles.

Increasing costs related to policing and the ongoing issue of shared recreation services will continue to be in the forefront, she explained.

Change at the top is required to get the municipality ready for the challenges ahead, she said.

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Scott into his third mayoral race Steve Newman steve.newman@metroland.com

News - As in the last two municipal election campaigns, mayoral candidate and proud Renfrew native Callum Scott says he’ll make town staff and council accountable to the public.

Scott, 58, says his number-one priority is to get the town debt paid off “without insulting Renfrew taxpayers any further with excessive tax increases.”

The former owner of Riverside Bulk Bin, who closed down the business after operating it with his wife Zenaida from 2003 to 2010, pledges his commitment to the taxpayers of Renfrew, once elected, to donate 25 per cent of his first year’s salary to help pay down the debt. His 25 per cent contribution would be $7,090.50. Depending on whom you believe, he says the town debt ranges from $10- to $20-million.

Whatever it is, Scott says, “We don’t wish to end up like Detroit, San Francisco and other major cities.”

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Although never elected to municipal office, his family history includes

several politicians.

He remembers, as a fouryear-old, driving downtown in the 1960s with Prime Minister John Diefenbaker and James T. Baskin, his uncle and local MP. Other family politicians are grandfather and former Maynooth Reeve Tom Scott, uncle and former Campbellford Mayor Hector Macmillan Sr., and cousin and current Trent Hills Mayor Hector Macmillan Jr. Other priorities in his campaign are to reduce the salaries of “overpaid” municipal employees, eliminate the Renfrew Fire Department’s full-time status, and return Renfrew to a community police force.

He says Renfrew: 1) can’t afford the annual cost of more than $2 million for the Renfrew OPP detachment and 2) needs a more community-conscious police force.

“My main priority is saving Renfrew taxpayers money and I have the time, the energy and the ways to achieve this goal with a proper common-sense council,” he says.

From his dad Walter, the debt-free Scott says he learned the virtues and capacity to spend money wisely.

My main priority is saving Renfrew taxpayers money and I have the time, the energy and the ways to achieve this goal with a proper common-sense council.

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Scott also ran for council in 1978 when he unsuccessfully pursued a position as councillor.

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Horton Township mayor looks back over 2013 Windle Continued from page 3

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Mayor Don Eady ing community events.

Inserting a touch of levity into his New Year’s address, he said staff are staying a lot longer “because we have a new furnace in the municipal office.�

One of the newest staff members is Janet Collins, who was recently hired as Horton’s public works manager, said Eady.

Eady also noted the result of a reciprocal insurance claim and purchase of new commercial property for the right price.

The lengthy stalemate on the insurance claim ended with a court decision favourable to Horton. Originally asked $91,427, Horton ended up paying $36,104, or a saving of

the anticipated processing of timber around the landfill site for township revenue. The chosen tender should be approved shortly. “At the landfill site, everything is being fined-tuned day by day,� added Eady. “There’s new ideas, new situations, and we’re trying to do everything we can to do more recycling and figure out different ways to get rid of different products.�

A definite disappointment was the provincial government’s rejection of Horton’s efforts to obtain a $2 million grant, as part of an anticipated $2.75 million in reconstruction work on Thomson Road. “We did apply. We have a lot of our homework done, and if we have to do it again, we’ll do it again,� said Eady after Horton’s second unsuccessful bid for a grant on the five-kilometre road.

Other accomplishments, said Eady, included a new one-year agreement with the Renfrew Fire Department for extrication services. “I think this is an important step,� explained Eady of the work more likely to happen with Highway 17 accidents. “We’re starting to work (more) with municipalities around us, and working together is one way of keeping costs down and taking the township forward, so we have everything covered as far as service(s).�

“There is a chance I’ll run for mayor (or reeve), but I’m leaning toward running for councillor. I’m going to file for the position I think I can win.�

She says she decided to post the poll after receiving so much public support to run. “I still have some passion for the job,� said Windle, who lost the 2010 vote for reeve to Audrey Green. “I still see how we can promote Renfrew and make the community grow.�

The vote on Windle’s barber shop pole, as of Monday, was 13 for mayor, 12 for councillor and eight for reeve.

UNDECIDED AND DISPLEASED

Coun. Jim Miller says he’s not too happy with what has transpired in the current municipal term of Renfrew council.

Nevertheless, he is undecided if he’ll seek a second straight term of office.

While expressing his disappointment with the lack of industrial growth in town, Miller, 71, said there needs to be a changing of the guard. “I’m undecided. I haven’t decided not. I haven’t decided to (run),� said Miller.

Regarding council’s immediate future, Miller says council needs an updated option and outlook. “Anyone can pay bills,� says Miller, suggesting more needs to be done to foster the growth of the town.

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A definite Horton Township highlight in 2013 was the naming of Darrell Mooney as Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce citizen of the year.

So said Mayor Don Eady in his New Year’s address to Horton council Jan. 7. “That’s a big highlight,� said Eady. “To me, I don’t think you could have found a more deserving person in all of Renfrew County than Darrell Mooney.�

In looking back over the past year, Eady said other highlights included the hook-up of high-speed Internet for more residents; provincial government recognition of nine volunteers involved in Horton’s recreation programs; adoption of the township’s asset management plan; and surpassing $7.5 million in building construction value.

That is the third time Horton has passed the $7 million mark in recent years.

Among many other accomplishments Eady mentioned were the continuing popularity and effective exposure provided by Horton’s Information Corner in the Renfrew Mercury. The information corner provides updates on a wide range of items, including dances, public meetings, tenders and other upcom-

$55,323. “Obviously we were right and the judge ruled in our favour,� said Eady.

The purchase of provincial property, for one dollar, will allow for some increased commercial activity at the north end of Renfrew, near Pinnacle Road and Pro Tyre, said Eady. “That’s a fairly nice accomplishment, because that’s going to open up that corner for more commercial development,� said the mayor.

Another positive during the year, said Eady, was the provincial government’s recognition of nine volunteers for their contributions to recreational activities in the township – Bailey and Taylor Mae Rogers, Leah Miller, Bruce and Helen Golden, Patti Ann and David Stewart, and Carl and Leona Warren.

Also related to recreation, Eady said he was proud and happy to see the cleanup of the abandoned CN rail bed, with the help of an Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs grant and a handful of local volunteers.

For the same trail, Eady said George Jackson Toyota announced it’s contributing $5,000 for trail development, while an anonymous donor will also financially support the project that features 11 kilometres of Horton trail for recreational activities.

Other projects in the works that are encouraging to Eady include

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No grant for Thomson Road Steve Newman steve.newman@metroland.com

News - Horton staff and council members had high expectations for a $2 million Small, Rural and Northern Municipal Infrastructure Fund grant.

But the Province’s rejection of the township’s Expression of Interest (EOI) means Horton won’t be spending $2.75 million (including $500,000 of its own money) to rehabilitate Thomson Road.

Horton, who submitted the EOI in late October, learned in December that its EOI would not be forwarded for grant consideration.

Horton’s own $750,000 contribution to the entire project would have come from a $500,000 loan and $250,000 in reserves. “It’s a huge setback for us,� said councillor and public works committee chairman Glen Campbell at the Jan. 7 meeting of Horton council. “Without the grant, we have to pick and choose our battles (on Thomson Road),� he told The Mercury.

One or two culverts may require emergency work this spring. The township will also have to address safety concerns, or the issue of cupping pavement on the five-kilometre road, says Campbell. These bowl-like compressions are a safety concern, especially in rainy or snowy

conditions, he explained.

Depending on what’s found when the damaged culvert or culverts are unearthed, costs for immediate repairs could amount to a little less than $100,000, estimated Campbell.

That would still leave substantial road resurfacing and foundation work to be done. “Nearly 350s EOIs were received,� wrote Ministry of Rural Affairs program operations manager Jennifer Bousfield in December correspondence to Horton CAO and clerk Mackie McLaren. “Your EOI did not pass the pre-screen primarily because other applicants with highly critical projects had more challenging economic conditions (as measured by property assessments and incomes).�

In interpreting that feedback, McLaren said, “The basic reason is we have the capability of doing it ourselves. We still have reserves. The municipalities that are getting grants are in more severe financial situations.�

This is Horton’s second unsuccessful bid for provincial grant money to repair Thomson Road.

Last fall, Horton spent $23,000 on such engineering work as aerial photography and photo digitization. That investment, says public works manager Janet Collins, puts the township in a shovel-ready position for future work on the road.

Teeth added to Horton bylaws Steve Newman

News - For years, it proved costly if Horton staff issued a summons for contravening a local bylaw. The township would have to hire a lawyer to pursue court action and eventual payment, but all that changed when council passed two bylaws Jan. 7.

The year’s first bylaw (2014-1) requires those found guilty to be punishable under the Provincial Offences Act. The second (2014-2) sets a schedule of fines along with short-form definitions of those offences.

The bylaws allow Horton bylaw enforcement officer Jim McBain to issue tickets that

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Former Bagot and Blythfield Reeve J.R. Easton was third in the race with 380 votes.

The 2010 election drew 54 per cent of potential voters, up from 41 per cent in 2006.

Two of the four Greater Madawaska councillors will be stepping aside come the Oct. 27, 2014 election.

Karin Lehnhardt and Bruno Kierczak are both handing over their council reins. “I decided after the last election that this dinosaur is done,� Coun. Karin Lehnhardt said. “I have six terms, 20 years.

I’m 67, and I can’t see myself being around (in council) for

have teeth. Unless the resident is found not guilty of the charge, residents quickly learn non-payment of any fines will prevent renewal of their driving licence. “It allows us easier access to the courts, to police our zoning bylaws,� says Horton CAO Mackie McLaren.

For the past several years, the township might have issued maybe six or seven summons in a year to deal with non-conformity of zoning bylaws. Examples were operating a small business in a rural zone, or not following setback regulations. All fines for zoning infractions under bylaw 2014-2 are $100.

The first eight short-form another four years when I’m 71 or 72. “It’s been a wonderful experience. But life changes, and now it’s time to be doing something else,� she added.

Coun. Kierczak also made his intentions very clear. “I am not running. I wish everyone good luck,� he said.

He considered running for the mayor’s chair, but at the age of 67, decided against it.

Coun. Kierczak said he’d always be willing to help out on certain matters such as economic development, but as far as running for re-election, the current term will be his last.

He did say that the 17 Renfrew County municipalities will have to work together more. Everybody is competing for the same dollar, the same

wordings are portable garage - prohibited; home industry prohibited; home occupation - prohibited; home occupation – prohibited display/advertisement/sign; home occupation – excessive noise, vibration, glare, fumes or odour; mobile home - prohibited; and occupy incomplete dwelling.

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With the rising costs, they have to find ways to be more efficient.�

The remaining councillors have left the door open.

Coun. Glenda McKay has given it some thought, but has yet to make a final decision. “It’s too early to make any firm commitment,� she said.

Coun. Brian Hunt has similar thoughts. “I haven’t made a decision. I’ll decide in the next few months,� he said.

Both represent Ward 1 in the three-ward township. If they run and are re-elected, they would be starting their second terms.

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Horton asks Province to expand scope of development charges Steve Newman steve.newman@metroland.com

News - Waste management ceased to be an eligible category for municipal development charges in 1997, but Horton Township has asked the Province to restore that status.

The Ministry of Municipal Affairs asked for feedback last year regarding municipal governance, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting it, says Horton chief administrative ofďŹ cer Mackie McLaren.

McLaren says Horton wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be alone, since other municipalities are making the same request, in efforts to expand the capacity of Ontario municipalities to support local growth.

At present, development charges are calculated according to growth in the sectors of public works, ďŹ re protection, recreation and general government. The largest consideration, at 66.7 per cent, is given to public works, while ďŹ re protection is 16.9

per cent, recreation 10.9 and general government 5.5.

Recreation includes expansion of the Horton community centre, where several recreation activities occur.

Hortonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s development charges for new single-family residences jumped last year to $3,728.

If waste management becomes the ďŹ fth category, McLaren estimates those development charges would climb to about $4,000.

Increased development charges would help Horton to expand landďŹ ll capacity, given the landďŹ ll siteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s remaining lifespan is about 15 years.

Council unanimously approved its recommended changes to the 1997 Development Charges Act Jan. 7.

The recommendations to the ministry have been accompanied by a letter from Mayor Don Eady.

Eady tells the ministry that rural areas such as Horton have low growth rates and without a stable source of funding, such as gas tax, rely heavily on development charges

for growth-related infrastructure.â&#x20AC;?

In the same letter, Eady noted: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The municipality must expand (its) waste management services to meet the needs of the increasing population.â&#x20AC;?

Eady explained that waste management services account for 9.5 per cent of Hortonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tax levy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Without the ability to obtain capital funding from development charges for required waste management services due to growth,â&#x20AC;? wrote Eady, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the municipality is extremely limited ďŹ nancially.â&#x20AC;?

The County of Renfrew has already made similar recommendations to the Province.

The deadline for feedback was Jan. 10, 2014.

Horton is also recommending that hospitals remain an ineligible service under the Development Charges Act. Health care, says Eadyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s correspondence to the ministry, is a provincial responsibility that should not be funded by the local property base.

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Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant and MPP John Yakabuski are holding their annual New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Levee in Horton this year.

The social gathering is being held a bit later than usual, on Sunday, Jan. 26.

The Conservative MP and Progressive Conservative MPP invite residents of the riding to â&#x20AC;&#x153;drop by and say helloâ&#x20AC;? at the Horton Community Centre at 1005 Castleford Rd, from 1 to 3 p.m. The open house is free to all constituents.

Meanwhile, next door in the rid-

The Renfrew and District Food Bank was the recipient of cash and food donations from the Royal Canadian Legion Renfrew Branch 148 bingo Dec. 27. Patrons filled eight boxes of food and raised $114 for the food bank. Food bank volunteer Larry Holden, centre, receives the cheque and food from Legion bingo chair Fran Godin and public relations officer and past president Randy Dowell.

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Cause of fatal airplane crash near Calabogie remains unsolved News – A Transportation Safety Board of Canada report released last Friday sheds little light on why a plane crashed near Calabogie in October 2012.

The privately-owned aircraft piloted by Robert John Reany of Port Elgin left the Carp Airport on Oct. 8 before inexplicably crashing into the woods in a steep dive at midday.

The 74-year-old pilot, the plane’s sole occupant, was killed on impact in an isolated, rugged forested area near Centennial Lake northwest of Calabogie.

Reany, an experienced pilot, was heading back home to Goderich for Thanksgiving dinner with his family when the crash occurred. He was flying a single-engine, six-seater Socata TBM 700 aircraft.

He had flown to Carp early

in the day, then filed a flight plan to return to Goderich.

The safety board report indicates that Reany had altered his destination to Wiarton, Ontario, shortly after takeoff.

Air traffic control cleared the aircraft to climb to 26,000 feet above sea level. The aircraft continued its climb to that level, but then entered a right-hand turn, which quickly developed into a spiral dive, says the report At 12:19 p.m., the aircraft struck the ground at a high speed and was destroyed.

“Given the high level of destruction and the fact that recorded data was limited to air traffic control recordings, it was not possible to conclude with any certainty why the aircraft entered the rapid descending turn,” said the safety board in a news release.

“The investigation concluded that the pilot lost control of the aircraft for undetermined

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Stay healthy, fight the flu Opinion – If you look around your school, workplace or in your own home, chances are someone you’re close to has caught the nasty influenza flu bug.

Health units are reporting that influenza activity is on the rise in Ontario, in particular, a subtype of influenza A (H1N1) which was the same strain responsible for the pandemic flu outbreak in 2009.

Children and seniors over the age of 65 are particularly susceptible and health authorities advise that the best way to avoid coming down with the flu is to get a flu shot.

The shots are free from your local health care provider or local pharmacy to

anyone over the age of six years.

Remember to take your health card with you if you plan to get your shot at a pharmacy.

In addition to getting the flu shot, there are other ways you can avoid getting sick, including washing your hands regularly, using hand sanitizer, covering your cough and ensuring hard services hard surfaces remain clean and disinfected.

If you happen to come down with the flu, prevent the spread of it by staying home from work to school and see your doctor.

A little common sense will help us all stay flu-free this season.

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Truth about Town of Renfrew finances To the editor: Opinion - Dear citizens: Callum Scott’s letter published in Dec. 26, 2013 edition of The Renfrew Mercury entitled ‘All aboard Refnrew’s train to bankruptcy – part 2’ continues with the same disregard for the truth, as his ‘part 1’ letter did.

The recently acquired aerial ladder truck for our fire service cost exactly $846,987.15.

Town council considered several options of financing this acquisition, but ultimately decided not to incur debt but rather to find the required cash from several cash reserves.

So, in fact, there has been no borrowing, and the total cost was exactly $846,987.15, not $1.5 million, as stated in the letter.

The new aerial ladder truck replaces the old unit which was 26 years old. While there

was no legislated order from the Office of the Fire Marshal to replace this unit, the Town of Renfrew took into consideration the National Fire Protection Association’s recommended replacement guidelines for automotive fire apparatus.

The new unit has several new features to increase its capability to enhance both public and staff safety.

Yes, a first-class fire service requires investment both in good staff and adequate equipment, and it has been the intention and the history of this town for decades to provide such a service.

The current debt situation for the Town of Renfrew is NOT $20 million, it is NOT $15 million, but is exactly $12,401,250, as of Dec. 31, 2013.

In fact, the highest level of debt reached

was $15,080,000 on Dec. 31, 2010 (exclusively for water and wastewater infrastructure improvements) and has been reducing by approximately $567,000 each year since then.

Lastly, Renfrew is not the only fire service in the Valley having a full-time staffing component. Deep River, Pembroke, Arnprior, Smiths Falls, Clarence/Rockland, and others of a similar size to Renfrew, all have full-time staff.

I bring this information to the attention of all citizens of Renfrew, as these issues are of such high priority and the truth needs to be known.

Respectfully, Bill Ringrose Mayor Town of Renfrew

Thanks to community for response to CPAN snowsuit appeal To the editor: Opinion - I wanted to let you all know how the community has really rallied to help out with our Operation Snowsuit urgent request.

Thanks to you all for helping to get the message out there. It never ceases to amaze me what a great community we live in.

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Kind people in Renfrew To the editor: Opinion - It was while I was sitting in my brokendown truck in front of No Frills, reading the paper, feeling disgusted over another poor effort by the Leafs, waiting with my hood up for the tow truck to arrive that 10 kind gentlemen came by and asked if I needed help!

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Letter is partly correct To the editor: Opinion - Re: Union to blame for Canada Post problems, Thursday, Jan. 9,2014 In response to Mr. O’Day’s letter, I would like to say his research and facts about the financial aspects of Canada Post are correct.

It’s the rest of the letter that is incorrect.

Canada Post is a Crown Corporation that does not receive any taxpayer money. As a Crown Corporation it must be self-suffient and earn enough profits to cover their expenses and pay dividends to the government.

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Meanwhile, the archery program, which last year attracted a wide variety of ages, from five to 70, is back again this year by popular demand, says McNab-Braeside recreation director Geoff Patterson.

The classes begins today (Jan. 16), also at the Braeside RA Centre, and run until March 20. They will be held each Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.

Both experienced and new archers are welcome. Participants can either learn a new skill or polish up their technique, â&#x20AC;&#x153;all while having fun and making new friends,â&#x20AC;? says Patterson.

Archers under the age of seven need special permission to attend and have to be signed up by an adult. The cost is $40 for 10 weeks of classes. While the official deadline for registering for the program was Jan. 13, Patterson welcomes calls at 613-623-5756, ext. 226 to see if there are still spots open.

For more information on both programs, drop by the township office or visit www.mcnabbraeside.com.

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McNab-Braesideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s three public skating rinks are open with ice conditions described as fair to excellent.

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regard to pension payments is no different than the billions of dollars they gave to the automotive makers to bail them out.

So I suggest that anyone who wants the true facts about the problems at Canada Post talk to an employee of the corporation.

The Conservative government is to blame, not the union or the Liberal government.

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Sports - In line with its efforts to provide more affordable recreational activities for its residents, McNabBraeside has organized a hockey skills development program. As well, the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recreation department is offering its popular archery program again, starting this week. The new six-week basic hockey instruction and skills development program is aimed at children from six to 13. It begins Tuesday, Jan. 21 and runs at the Braeside RA Centre from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The puck skills sessions are being held with help from the Arnprior Packers Junior B Club, with a couple of the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s players who live in the township helping provide instruction.

Participants donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be hockey players but minimal equipment is required. All registrants will receive free Packers tickets and have a chance to win an NHL Ottawa Senators jersey. The Packers still have two home games against the rival Renfrew Timberwolves remaining, on Wednesday nights Jan. 29 and Feb. 5.

The cost of the puck skills program is $25 for all six sessions.

The problem with the pension is that interest rates have been so low for so long and with our aging workforce, many people are retiring.

This is a similar problem facing the Canadian Pension Plan.

If it were not for the unions in the early days we would not be enjoying a five-day, 40-hour work week or any of the current work rules and benefits that many Canadians have today.

I would like to know where Mr. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Day gets his facts from.

Employees of Canada Post donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get to retire at 57. It all

depends how many years you have worked, plus your age to an 85 factor.

The last lockout by Canada Post, the employees were not asking for a wage increase, it was legislated by our government.

All the union membership wanted was to keep what we had (status quo).

It is the Conservative government that has attackted unions and removed their right to collective bargaining.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers earn a wage that is just a little lower than industry average.

The decision of the Consevative government to allow Canada Post more time with

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Pawsitively good for your dog or cat Peter Clark peter.clark@metroland.com

Sheilagh MacKenzie stands with one of her clients, Chevy, at Pawsitively Country Grooming. Chevy is obviously pleased after getting his hair trimmed and paws clipped.

Community - Is your cat or dog’s hair getting a little long? Are their nails getting a little sharp?

Take a short drive out Highway 60.

Sheilagh MacKenzie opened Pawsitively Country Grooming in December. Because of her love for animals, it’s something she simply wanted to do.

“I started taking courses with Animal Behaviour College in June (2013), and over the summer and fall, I did a placement in Ottawa at Posh Puppies,” MacKenzie said.

“I finished up there, and just started grooming out of my house, and making a connection with Andy Pender, and everything just happened.”

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located at 1767 Highway 60, right behind the Pinnacle Animal Hospital operated by Pender.

Already, MacKenzie has a number of regular customers that come in every month.

“They bring their little dogs or curly-haired dogs that need regular hair cuts.”

Big dogs, small dogs, cats – the door is open for all, MacKenzie adds.

“I opened two weeks before Christmas and I was just booked solid. Everybody wanted that Christmas cleanup,” she added. “I’ve been getting a lot of shepherds and labs – big dogs.”

MacKenzie also does nail clippings for $5. “Anyone can come in at anytime with their dog or cat. Just walk in and I’ll do their nails for five dollars.”

People like the fact that it’s oneone-one, MacKenzie adds.

“The dogs are only here for the time needed. It’s a lot less stressful environmental for them, without a bunch of dogs.”

MacKenzie will do dare care for dogs for $15.

There’s is plenty of space outside for walks.

After graduating with honours from Animal Behaviour, MacKenzie is currently taking a pet nutrition and diet course, and a pet massage course.

Pawsitively Country Grooming is open Tuesday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays by appointment.

MacKenzie expects to get a lot of Saturday business as the summer approaches. She can be reached at 613433-3395.

Contracts awarded to expand high-speed Internet connections work (EORN). A range of speeds and services will be available to serve the needs of business customers in these locations.

The business park project, valued at about $8.9 million, is the latest phase of the EORN project, a $170 million initiative to expand rural broadband throughout the region. Created by the Wardens’ Caucus, the project is supported by federal, provincial, and municipal funding, and private sector investment.

“EORN is a key economic development tool for the region and we are pleased to extend the reach of the network to these important business hubs,” said EOWC chair Rick Philips.

“This investment by EORN in the six business communities in Renfrew County recog-

nizes the continued importance of broadband as a necessary business tool and the commitment of our council to ensure our businesses and communities can enjoy the same access to markets, services and opportunities as other parts of our country,” said Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon.

“We expect to complete construction of the business parks by 2014,” said EORN chair David Burton.

EOWC established EORN to manage expansion of the rural broadband network in Eastern Ontario. It includes a 5,500-km fibre optic backbone and more than a dozen local access networks that will increase internet speeds and services to 95 per cent of the households in the region by 2014.

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“I was blown away by the passion and dedication of these women and men who stood up for their rights after rejecting a contract that didn’t do them or their services justice,” said Stewart.

In a news release, SEIU Healthcare said it will continue its campaign to “fix the home care system.”

It says it intends to work with government to mandate substantial improvements in recruiting and retaining homecare PSWs. “To do this the government must recognize the value of this critical

work by providing homecare PSWs the same wages, benefits, and compensation for all hours worked just like their counterparts in hospitals and nursing homes.”

The PSWs voted down a tentative agreement in November and went on strike Dec. 11.

The parties agreed to interest arbitration as a means to end the strike as they were not able to negotiate a contract satisfactory for both parties.

Meanwhile, home support workers employed by ParaMed Health Care in Renfrew County held a recent strike vote in an effort to pressure the company to come to an agreement on a new contract to replace the one that expired more than a year ago.

Safety - People with dementia can sometimes have difficulty doing every day tasks, and that’s why it’s important to keep safety top of mind.

Personal Care - We all want to look good and feel good. People with

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Driving & Transportation - People with dementia may

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Staying Active - Living one day at a time, doing the things you enjoy and the things that bring you meaning and fulfillment are just some of the ways to live with Alzheimer’s disease.

Sleep - Sleep disturbances are common with Alzheimer’s disease and

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they impact both the person with the disease and the caregiver.

Meal time - Healthy eating is important for all of us. Sharing meal times with family and friends can provide structure to the day and increase the enjoyment of food.

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News - In a boost to the region’s economic development, the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) has awarded contracts to expand high-speed fibre Internet connections at more than 50 business parks and clusters across rural Eastern Ontario. Bell Aliant, Cogeco Cable Inc. and Utilities Kingston were awarded contracts to provide the new highcapacity, high-speed fibre internet connections. The project adds to the number of business parks and clusters already with broadband service in the region.

The companies are building the new services off of their existing infrastructure, as well as off of the 5,500kilometre, fibre-optic backbone that was built through the Eastern Ontario Regional Net-

COMMUNITY

January is Crimestoppers Month Crime Stoppers

Community - Crime Stoppers is a program founded on the belief that for every crime committed someone other than the criminal has information that could help solve the crime. The promise of anonymity when providing information that could help the Police prevent or solve crime is the backbone of the program.

Your information is sent to an investigative unit, who report back to Crime Stoppers if your tip was helpful to them in preventing or solving a crime.

Your help could earn you a cash reward up to $2000.00!

You will not have to attend court. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display.

Our telephones are answered 24 hours a day.

Crime Stoppers is a community program run by a board of directors comprised of local citizens. The public is encouraged to call in tips at 1800-222-TIPS or to go online to do so at www.valleytips.ca and follow the links.

Crime Stoppers was started in New Mexico by Canadian born, Greg MacAleese in 1976 when he was a detective with

the Albuquerque Police Department.

MacAleese was investigating a homicide at the time and ran out of leads to solve the crime. By utilizing the local cable television company to reenact the crime, offering a cash reward and setting up a tip line at the police station, the case was solved as a direct result of a witness calling in.

There are more than 600 Crime Stoppers programs in the world today and 105 of them are in Canada. In the Province of Ontario there are 38 active programs that have recovered over $2,019 billion in seized illicit drugs and recovered stolen property from our communities. Crime Stoppers assist in solving a crime somewhere in the world every 14 minutes.

Locally, the Pembroke/ Renfrew County Crime Stoppers Program began in 1989 and has a Board of Directors who works closely with local police/government agencies which include the Ontario Provincial Police (Upper Ottawa Valley, Renfrew, Arnprior and Killaloe/Whitney Detachments), Deep River Police Service, Military Police Regiment

Garrison Petawawa and the Ministry of Natural Resources Wildlife Conservation Authority (MNR). Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers have received an increasing number of tips annually resulting in 578 arrests, 1,146 cases cleared, $73,325 rewards paid out, $958,658 property recovered, and $12,329,384 drugs seized since the program began in 1989.

Crime Stoppers is successful in part because of its partnership between community, media and police to foster solutions in solving local crimes.

Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers would like to thank the local news media, who donate their time, space and professional help, without which, it would be very difficult to share our ongoing, proven success. Crime Stoppers would also like to thank the community for their continued support of providing information to help solve crimes in our community.

January is Crime Stoppers month; take the time to learn more about your local chapter, or to become involved as a member by visiting our website at www.valleytips.ca.

Celebrating 16 years of family literacy ABC Life Literacy, Canada

News - On Jan. 27, Family Literacy Day will celebrate 16 years of learning together.

The initiative, first celebrated by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 1999, has since been embraced by literacy and learning organizations such as schools and libraries in communities across Canada. This year, ABC Life Literacy Canada is encouraging families to take 15 minutes a day to learn together.

“Learning opportunities occur at home every day,” says Gillian Mason, president of ABC Life Literacy Canada. “The benefits of learning as a family outside the classroom are significant. Not only are children exposed to a culture of lifelong learning, but the bond between parent and child can grow with each teachable moment.”

Even time spent doing the dishes, eating dinner or having a bath can have a focus on learning in a fun way.

It’s important to embrace these teachable moments at home every day, Mason added.

Here are some great ways for families to get started: • Write a joke book with your family.

• Read a bedtime story to the grown-up putting you to bed.

• Make up a new recipe together and post it online.

• Tell knock-knock jokes together while doing the dishes.

• Organize a book swap at your school.

• Make up riddles and tell them to your friends.

• Create a family book club.

• Build a drum with your family.

• Surf the Internet and learn about your favourite animal.

• Make up a song about your day to sing to your family at dinner time.

• Write messages to your family on sticky notes and post them around the house.

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Website: www.hortontownship.ca TOWNSHIP OF HORTON NOTICE OF PASSING OF ZONING BY-LAWS TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Horton passed By-law No. 2014-01 and By-law No. 2014-02 on the 7th day of January 2014, under Section 34 of the Planning Act. AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency who meets the appeal requirements of the Planning Act may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the By-law by filing with the Clerk of the Corporation of the Township of Horton not later than the 05th day of February 2014 a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the By-law(s) and the reasons in support of the objection.

Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal a zoning by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed by an unincorporated association or group. However, a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. No person or public body shall be added as a party to the hearing of the appeals unless, before the bylaw was passed, the person or public body made oral submissions at a public meeting or written submissions to the council or, in the opinion of the Ontario Municipal Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party.

AND TAKE NOTICE that an appeal must be accompanied by the prescribed fee of $125.00 and must be made payable to the Minister of Finance, by certified cheque or money order.

An explanation of the purpose and effect of the By-law(s), describing the lands to which the By-law applies, and a description the location of the lands to which the By-law applies is below. The complete By-law is available for inspection in my office during regular office hours.

EXPLANATORY NOTE RE: NOTICE OF PASSING The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Horton passed Comprehensive Zoning By-law No. 2010-14 on May 4, 2010.

The purpose of the amendment is to enact the use of set fines for the enforcement of the Township’s comprehensive Zoning By-law (By-law No. 2010-14). The effect of the amendment is to add to section 1.3.3, Violations and Penalties, to implement the above.

In addition to the amendment to the Township’s Zoning By-law, an additional by-law must be passed. The second by-law would establish the short form wording and set fines.

All of the lands in the Township of Horton would be affected by the amendment, and therefore no key map has been provided.

NOTE: One of the purposes of the Planning Act is to provide for planning processes that are open, accessible, timely and efficient. Accordingly, all written submissions, documents, correspondence, e-mails or other communications (including your name and address) form part of the public record and will be disclosed/made available by the Municipality to such persons as the Municipality sees fit, including anyone requesting such information. Accordingly, in providing such information, you shall be deemed to have consented to its use and disclosure as part of the planning process.

Dated at the Township of Horton this 16th day of January 2014.

Mackie McLaren, CAO/Clerk Township of Horton 2253 Johnston Road RENFREW, ON K7V 3Z8 Telephone: (613) 432-6271 Email: mjmhorton@xplornet.com

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NATURE

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Annual Meeting Thursday, Jan. 16th Cobden Agricultural Hall 7:30 pm Speaker: Ryder Lee R0012497227

The beautiful Bonnechere Renfrew’s historic swinging bridge is shrouded in mist during the recent cold snap across Eastern Ontario.

Catch-up time after Christmas season There was a great deal of bird news during the Christmas season but because of the Christmas Bird Count and the date changes for the publication of The Mercury, bird news and sightings fell behind. It is time to catch up.

JIM FERGUSON Scene from the Hawk’s Eye

LAPLAND LONGSPURS

Many very large flocks of snow buntings have been seen in the area for the past few weeks and with the buntings have come Lapland longspurs. The birds are not a common sight and are difficult to spot among the flocks of buntings and horned larks.

Marlene Hanneman was able to find four longspurs travelling and feeding in a flock of about 250 buntings. It is a good practice to survey the flocks of buntings for longspurs. The buntings, longspurs and larks all feed along country roads in search of seeds and grit.

the Ouelletes were on their morning walk.

Tom Reid saw a mature bald eagle near the Renfrew landfill site this week. The birds find food at the site when their other food sources dry up.

Bald eagles are scavengers and search for food in the fast water below power generating stations where they find dead fish that have gone through the turbines. Road kills, dead white-tailed deer and wild turkeys that have been killed by coyotes or wolves provide most of the winter food for eagles.

BALD EAGLES

Bald eagle sightings have increased in the past few weeks. The eagles have to expand the size of their home range when food becomes scarce and go where food is available to them.

Cecily Button saw a mature bald eagle at Mount St. Patrick over the Christmas season. The updrafts caused by the wind flowing over the mountain gives the birds the extra height they need to search for food.

Allan and Cathy Valliant at RR1, Foresters Falls saw a bald eagle and several whitetailed deer near their home.

The bird was perched in an ash tree surveying the open fields for food. Wilda and Harris Johnston saw bald eagles near their home at the west end of the Kerr Line. The open fields in the area provide excellent hunting for the birds. Dave and Delores Lemkay saw a bald eagle in a tree behind the fire hall in down town Douglas during the Christmas season. Bonnie and Paul Ouellete saw an immature bald eagle travelling with an adult on Early Road while

VARIED THRUSH LINGERS THROUGH COLD WINTER

Ron Huntley sent us a message that the varied thrush, a warm weather bird, was continuing to arrive at his feeders. Each year several varied thrushes are reported in Ontario. Most are observed at backyard feeders where dense conifers provide adequate shelter from the cold temperatures.

Berries, nuts and suet are their most relished foods. A few birds have survived the winter on a mixture of peanut butter lard and sunflower seeds.

AMERICAN GOLDFINCH

The numbers of birds at Bonnie and Paul Ouellette’s feeders have been increasing steadily as the deep snow has been covering natural food items. Goldfinches have been increasing in number and are now at 18 birds. The cardinals have left their sheltered perches and are coming to feed more often, usually twice each day. The regulars, chick-

adees, blue jays, nuthatches and woodpeckers, stay to feed much of the day.

ROBINS

Bob Henry on Pucker Street had robins coming to their wild grape vines for food in December. On another occasion a robin stayed for the winter and spent the time, when not feeding, roosting on top of the septic system where the temperature was much warmer. The Henrys fed the bird chopped raisons. Eight robins were seen in Ferguslea on Jan. 12, 2014. They too are feeding on fruit: crab apples, buckthorn berries and wild grapes.

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Lifestyle - Abundant wildlife and highly diverse natural ecosystems occur throughout the Ottawa Valley. Rural roads provide access to beautiful rivers, lakes, forests and farmlands.

The rolling terrain offers a new view over each hilltop.

Back country explorers can travel freely through crown lands, which make up nearly half the surface area of Renfrew County.

Even larger towns and cities such as Arnprior, Pembroke, Petawawa and Renfrew include areas with special ecological features that are sought out by naturalists trying to add unusual wildlife species to their lists.

More than 80 areas within Renfrew County are specially designated as provincial parks (including waterway parks), conservation reserves, areas of natural and scientific importance, and provincially significant wetlands. The unique geological and biological features of these special natural areas in the Ottawa Valley make them well worth exploring.

Visiting these natural areas connects us with Canada’s history. Generations of Algonquin peoples travelled up and down the Ottawa River for annual gatherings on Morrison Island near Pembroke. This is where the historic meeting between Algonquin chief Tessouat and Samuel de Champlain took place 400 years ago. And since 1866, one year before confederation, Canada’s Parliament met on a bluff overlooking the river.

The Renfrew County portion of the Ottawa River is per-

haps best known as a mecca for whitewater enthusiasts. But, it also links a series of protected areas: Driftwood Provincial Park in the northern-most tip of the county; Petawawa Terrace Provincial Park in the Town of Petawawa; and Westmeath and Ottawa River Provincial Parks in Whitewater Region.

The watersheds of the county’s four largest Ottawa River tributaries – the Bonnechere, Madawaska, Muskrat and Petawawa – all include headwater lakes in Algonquin Park with campsites and marked portage trails. But you don’t have to drive all the way into Algonquin Park to find outstanding recreational opportunities.

Within Renfrew County itself, adventurous paddlers can explore protected areas along the Barron, Bonnechere, Little Mississippi, Madawaska, Muskrat, Snake and York Rivers; and along Bissett, Black Donald, Constant, Deux Rivieres and Grants Creeks.

These gems could be promoted for greater recreational use by county residents as well as visitors.

The Ottawa River Institute’s Renfrew County Nature Notebook (www.naturenotebook. ca) makes it easy to find and enjoy these beautiful natural areas, whether in towns and cities, or in remote areas of crown land. The Nature Notebook pulls together information from a variety of sources.

We provide links to resources that will help you identify species of plants and animals that you see during your travels. You can also view other people’s photos and notes of their visits, and share your own observations on the Renfrew County Nature Notebook Facebook page.

The Ottawa River Institute,

in partnership with the Bonnechere River Watershed Project, and with funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, has also developed and published the Bonnechere River Watershed Nature in Your Neighbourhood Guide, which is available on line at http:// www.ottawariverinstitute.ca/ our-projects/nature-in-yourneighbourhood. It describes one of the best-loved parts of the Ottawa Valley, central to the history of Algonquin people and European settlement, and highlights the work of local artists and photographers.

Building on work done by geologists, naturalists, and historians, the Guide encourages local residents and visitors to walk, paddle, or cycle through the exceptional scenery of the Bonnechere watershed. It features the numerous opportunities to paddle the Bonnechere itself, its tributaries, and major lakes such as Round Lake, Golden Lake and Lake Clear.

Whether the Ottawa Valley is your home, or you are planning a visit, we encourage you to read the Nature in Your Neighbourhood Guide, on-line at http://www.ottawariverinstitute.ca/our-projects/naturein-your-neighbourhood, and to browse the Renfrew County Nature Notebook at www.naturenotebook.ca.

If you have information about favourite natural areas in the county that you would like to share, please get in touch. Let us know how we can work together to better appreciate Renfrew County’s natural wealth.

Ole Hendrickson is a forest ecologist and current president of the Ottawa River Institute (www.ottawariverinstitute. ca), a non-profit organization based in the Ottawa Valley.

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OPP investigate B&E and theft of dog Ontario Provincial Police

DOMESTIC DISPUTES

Renfrew OPP officers responded to eight domestic disputes recently.

One male was charged with

9-1-1 POCKET DIALS

A pocket-dial occurs when a cellular phone stored in an insecure fashion in places such as pockets, handbags and backpacks inadvertently place calls while being tossed about.

OPP Provincial Communications Centres (PCC) continue to see far too many pocket dials.

These calls unnecessarily tie up 9-1-1 lines and can result in delayed response for people who are dealing with real emergencies and need immediate assistance from police, fire or medical personnel.

To prevent a cellular phone from pocket dialing, keep it in a holster that is designed for that specific cellular phone.

If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a holster, make sure to lock your deviceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s keypad.

Since some cellular phones allow 9-1-1 to be dialed even with a locked keypad, it is important to read your user manual or contact your cellular phone service provider to find out what

other features are available to prevent pocket dials.

The OPP is also reminding the public that if a cell phone does accidentally dial 9-1-1, the wrong thing to do is hang up.

When PCC operators receive 9-1-1 calls that result in the caller hanging up, they are required to make call-backs to ascertain whether the call is legitimate or accidental while also dispatching an officer to attend to confirm the callerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safety when locations are identifiable.

It is therefore important to stay on the line and tell the PCC operator what happened.

The OPP is relying on the public to take these important steps to avoid pocket dials so that 9-1-1 lines can be available to those who need them.

East Region fatal crashes decline in 2013 Ontario Provincial Police

crash: seatbelts are down by 25 per cent; ejections are down by 50 per cent; and alcohol-related fatal crashes are down by 20 per centt.

Although the OPP take this as a good sign, there is room for improvement.

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Community - The East Region of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have been hard at work attempting to keep our roads safe.

With the co-operation of drivers, the fatal crashes in east-

ern Ontario were reduced by 27 per cent in 2013 compared to 2012.

Fifty people died in 45 fatal crashes in 2013 compared to 73 deaths as a result of 62 crashes in 2012.

Also down are three of the contributing factors to a fatal

continue to focus enforcement on: distracted driving, impaired driving, aggressive driving and seatbelt usage.

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Community - An early thank-you to Ontario drivers seems to have paid off for the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) as they report significantly fewer impaired driving charge and Warn Range Suspension totals for their 2013 Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) Campaign.

The campaign ran from Nov. 23 to Jan. 2, 2014 and during that time the OPP laid 578 impaired driving charges and issued 481 warn-range suspensions throughout the province.

In comparison, during the 2012 campaign, the OPP laid 693 impaired

driving charges and issued 625 warnrange suspensions.

While the OPP is pleased to see the numbers significantly lower in both categories, this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s charges still serve as a reminder that a small number of impaired drivers threatened the lives of other road users over the holidays. The OPP would like to see all Ontario drivers make driving sober a New Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolution for 2014.

The OPP would again like to thank Ontarians who helped carry out a successful campaign by not drinking and driving, not letting family and friends drive while impaired by drugs or alcohol and for calling 9-1-1 to report suspected impaired drivers.

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unauthorized possession of a weapon and careless use of a weapon; one male was charged with break and enter, and two counts of assault; one female was charged with failing to comply with an undertaking; one female was charged with breach of probation; one male was charged with breach of probation and failing to comply with an undertaking; and one male was charged with two counts of assault.

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Other lease options available. ‡0% purchase financing offered by GMCL for 84/72 months on 2014 Chevrolet (Cruze LS 1SA/Equinox LS FWD 1LS). O.A.C by RBC Royal Bank/TD Auto Finance Services/Scotiabank. Rates from other lenders will vary. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, monthly payment is $119.05/$138.89 for 84/72 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly/Bi-weekly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Monthly/Bi-weekly payments based on a purchase price of $17,536/$27,815 with $2,050/$2,995 down payment. ♦$4,000 is a manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Ext. & Crew Cab and is reflected in offers in this advertisement. Other cash credits available on most models. See dealer for details. */▼/‡/♦/***Freight & PDI ($1,600/$1,600/$1,650), registration, air and tire levies and OMVIC fees included. Insurance, licence, PPSA, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. Offers apply as indicated to 2014 new or demonstrator models of the vehicle equipped as described.

Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Ontario Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only (including Outaouais). Dealers are free to set individual prices. Quantities limited; dealer order or trade may be required. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. +Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak®. ®Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. ♠Comparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ∆2014 Cruze equipped with standard 1.8L EcoTec engine and 6-speed manual transmission. 2014 Equinox equipped with standard 2.4L EcoTec engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. 2014 Silverado 1500 equipped with standard 4.3L EcoTec3 V6 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. Fuel consumption based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ∆∆2014 Silverado 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel consumption rating of 13.0L/100 km city, 8.7L/100 km highway and 11.0L/100 km combined 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city, 9.0L/100 km highway and 11.4L/100/km combined 4WD. Ford F-150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine has a fuel consumption rating of 12.9L/100 km city, 9.0L/100 km highway and 11.1L/100 km combined 2WD and 14.1L/100 km city, 9.6L/100 km highway and 12.1L/100 km combined 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. ♣When equipped with available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine (available to order fall 2013). Class is Light-Duty Full-Size Pickups. ∞Requires 2WD Double or Crew Cab with available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine and Max Trailering Package. Maximum trailer weight ratios are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Light-Duty Large Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. Class is Light-Duty Full-Size Pickups. ◊U.S. government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (safercar.gov). ††2014 Cruze LTZ, MSRP with freight, PDI & levies $28,489. 2014 Equinox LTZ FWD, MSRP with freight, PDI & levies $37,539. 2014 Traverse LTZ FWD, MSRP with freight, PDI & levies $48,289. 2014 Silverado 1500 LTZ Crew Cab 4WD, MSRP $51,379. Dealers are free to set individual prices. **The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2014 MY Chevrolet, Buick, or GMC vehicle (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 kms, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ‡‡Participating lenders are subject to change. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by RBC Royal Bank/TD Auto Finance Services/Scotiabank for 84 months on new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet Sonic Sedan LS 1SA, Sonic 5-door, Cruze. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $25,595 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $304.70 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $25,595. Offer is unconditionally interest-free.

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EDUCATION News â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Renfrew County District School Board director of education Roger Clarke shared his annual report with the board of trustees at their December board meeting.

The report highlights a very busy year as many strides forward were taken by the public school board during 2013 while the board continued to follow the path of its guiding principles.

The school board is educating 9,511 students in 31 schools in 2013. The board is the third largest employer in Renfrew County. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This annual report is a team effort and in creating the pages within this document, we have collectively been able to reflect on the important work of supporting our students in their education from Kindergarten to graduation,â&#x20AC;?

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in their community.

The recognition awards are aimed at the many unsung heroes in the community who perform selfless services, working to help others by caring for a relative or friend in need.

“We are delighted to celebrate caregivers in the community this year,” said Champlain

CCAC CEO Gilles Lanteigne.

“Caregivers are at the heart of our community and make it possible for people to live in their homes with dignity.

“This is our fourth year of working with the Champlain community to organize the awards and we’re really looking forward to another event

rewarding and celebrating great people and the special things they do for others.”

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News – Every day, the Champlain Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) helps children and seniors receive the care they need to stay at home.

That includes Norah Peyton Miller, three months old, a baby from Braeside who was born with a congenital heart defect and Down syndrome.

At four weeks old, she caught a cold and spent three weeks in hospital where she received oxygen therapy.

Luckily, Norah was able to spend the holidays at home in Braeside thanks to the help of a pediatric care co-ordinator from the Champlain CCAC. Pediatric care co-ordinators help make the transition from hospital to home as smooth as possible, while ensuring that patients and parents receive the highest quality care and supports at home.

“Norah’s pediatric care co-ordinator helps us deal with daily life and all the appointments we have to make,” said Courtney Miller, Norah’s mother.

“She’s also there to help us plan for the special care associated with Down syndrome by connecting our family to services we’ll

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Norah continues to receive oxygen therapy at home while waiting to undergo surgery to repair the hole in her heart in February.

She has received care from a registered dietician and an occupational therapist to ensure that her heart and body can grow as much as possible before the lifesaving surgery.

“After hospital discharge, pediatric care coordinators act as a single point of contact for families,” explains Francine O’Grady, a pediatric care co-ordinator working in Renfrew County.

“Parents can feel overwhelmed by all the information they receive. It’s important for them to know they are doing the right thing, from learning how to use medical equipment to exploring community health services.”

This means that parents know who to call when they have a question and can instead focus on what’s important - spending time with their child.

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Duplex In A Great Location. Bottom Unit Has 2 Bedrooms. Top Unit Offers 3 Units, Separate Gas Heat And Electrical. Tenants Pay Utilities.

Call Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254

3223 MATAWATCHAN ROAD

MLS#886710

Available For Immediate Occupancy -Well Maintained 2 Bedroom Bungalow -Central Air, Natural Gas Heat, Hardwood Floors -Centrally Located Call Kelly To View: 613-433-2681

$269,900

MLS#889215

Take A Peek At Pine!

Stunning Kitchen, Marble Floors, Walkout From Family Room To Pool Area. 3 Fireplaces. 3+1 Bedrooms, 2 Baths.

Call Dennis To View: 613-432-0041

MLS#890157 $39,900 Call Vince Johnston at 613-433-2254

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MLS#880709

COME SEE WHAT THE FUSS IS ABOUT!!!

-Cute 4 Bedroom Home -Private 2.89 Acre Lot With Creek Running Through -Cheap Taxes And No Water Bill Call Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254

535 COLERAINE DRIVE

71 BUCK RIDGE CRESCENT

66 MCVICAR LANE

SOLD Morris Eady Broker of Record Cell 432-1830

265 THOMPSON AVE.

$339,900

MLS#889205

New 2 Or 3 Bedroom, 1660 Square Foot Bungalow With Attached Garage. Gas Heat, Central Air, Main Floor Laundry. Master Bedroom With Ensuite Bath & Walk-In Closest.

Call Morris To View: 613-432-1830.

Completion Date of January 31, 2014.

56 BANK STREET

519 MOORE STREET

$339,900

MLS#889207

New Two Bedroom Bungalow On Beautiful Ravine Lot. ICF Foundation, Hardwood/Ceramic Floors, 2 Full Baths, Attached Insulated Garage.

For Appointment, Call Morris Eady At 613-432-1830.

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MLS#873913 • $239,900 Your Host: Kelly Derue, Broker 613-433-2681

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MLS#891441 • $76,900 Your Host: Kelly Derue, Broker 613-433-2681

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Emerson’s lack of patience spoils the popcorn Lifestyle - The corn popper hung on a nail behind the Findlay Oval. It was a big wire basket affair, blackened from use, with a long steel handle. Father said his grandfather made it, but Mother was reasonably sure she saw one just like in Scott’s hardware. It didn’t matter to us how it got to the farm in Northcote, it only mattered that we had it.

Nothing pleased me more on a cold winter’s night, always on a Saturday, when Mother would tell Audrey to take down the popper and make up a batch of popcorn. Of course, that didn’t happen if it conflicted with the same night as the Saturday night house party.

Although we grew corn, it wasn’t from our crop that we got the kernels. At Briscoe’s General Store there was a big bag, back near the barrel of molasses and the coal-oil, which held bulk corn you could buy by the pound. The tin scoop sat on top of the kernels, and the paper bags were piled on the counter, and for 10 cents you got enough corn to last half the winter.

My sister Audrey was

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the one to pop the corn.

That is until the night my brother Emerson said he thought it was high time he was allowed to do the job. Audrey didn’t mind giving it up, but I had serious doubts Emerson, who said he knew a faster way to pop the corn, was up to the job.

It had been a long day, and Mother was in no mood to argue, so she told Emerson to get down the wire basket and take the bag of corn out of the cupboard.

He dumped the amount needed into the wire basket, hooked it closed and moved over to the Findlay Oval. You had to have a strong arm to not only shake the basket continually over the hot stove lid, but to endure long minutes before the corn started to pop. Emerson seemed to think the faster you scraped the basket over the lid, the

sooner the corn would start to pop. Audrey had already put a soup bowl of butter on the back of the stove to melt. Popcorn was not good without a big splash of melted butter.

Well, we could see Emerson was getting impatient. Audrey told him shaking the basket faster had nothing to do with getting the kernels to pop, it had everything to do with the heat of the stove. That gave Emerson an idea. If the lid wasn’t hot enough, then surely putting the basket right over the hot coals would do the trick.

He slid the lid off, and put the basket directly in the hole it left, and a fraction from the burning wood. Soon the corn was popping at a great rate, and Emerson was shaking the basket like his life depended on it.

Mother was watching from the end of the kitchen

table, shaking her head.

She was a firm believer in letting us learn from our mistakes, and there was no doubt in her mind Emerson was in for a great lesson!

The popper was full to bursting, and Emerson raced over to the table to dump it into the big baking bowl. It was soon obvious that the only popcorn we could eat was sitting in the bottom of the bowl, because the bottom half of the basket was burnt to a crisp.

“Didn’t feel like popcorn anyway,” he said, surveying the blackened kernels staring him in the face.

Father had wakened from the smell of the burning corn, shook his head, and promptly fell back to sleep. Mother told Emerson to scoop off the burnt kernels, and take them out to the chicken coop. Nothing was wasted back in the 30s, even burned popcorn.

We divided what was edible, which wasn’t much.

The next morning when I went out to gather eggs in the hen house, the burnt kernels were just where Emerson had flung them.

Even the hens couldn’t eat them.

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519 MOORE STREET

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23 JENNIFER LANE. Asking $24,900 for this 2 BR mobile home, requires some finishing interior work, large master bedroom. MLS# 893693. Call Peter for more information 613.432.0319

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22 GALLAGHER RD.

138 HARAMIS DRIVE

2 storey with beautiful interior. KIT with NEW floors, DR with NEW Patio door leading to back deck, LR. 2nd Floor 3 BDR plus oversized 1 -5 pc bath, fully finished basement, several outbuildings. Asking $159,100. Great Starter Home! MLS#891040. Call Ross 613.4331133 for details.

Beautiful brand new 3 bedroom home just built. This home will impress with so many features. Beautiful open concept with gas 2 sided fireplace.

Large master with ensuite and walk in closet. 3rd bedroom on ground level with another large den and 3rd bath. Very private rear yard and ICF foundation. Central A/C. MLS#889762. Call David today to view.

MADAWASKA RIVERFRONT PROPERTY

121 OTTERIDGE AVE. (HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION) Brand new custom built bungalow - ready for occupancy - 3 bedroms - 2 baths - large kitchen - open concept living and dining hardwood and ceramic - fully serviced lot - Tarion Warranty in place. mls 880079. Come and see this with me. Helen at 432-0058

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96 SCOBIE RD. Asking $219,500 for this immaculate 4 BR home on quiet road with pool. MLS# 894771 Call Peter at 613-432-0319 for information.

QUIET LOCATION

D L O S 5065A MATAWATCHAN RD., GRIFFITH Treat you and your family to a look at this waterfront brand new home never occupied - two storey living - 3 bedrooms - 2 baths - dual propane fireplace - sunporch overlooking the river. mls 841987 Call Helen to view at 432-0058

201 MAPLE BEND RD. Asking $299,900 for this 4 br, 2 bath home, finished basement with 2.5 acres. MLS#891618. Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information.

91 HARVEY’S CRESCENT; ADMASTON Raised bungalow in very good condition. Featuring Kit, DR, LR, 1-4pc bath, plus MBR. Lower level rec room, BDR, & laundry room. Large deck off DR, separate storage shed, fully insulated. Paved back drive.

Lot 100 x 217. Call Ross Peever 613.433.1133

655 CULHANE RD. Recently updated 3 bedroom home located in a private setting just minutes from town. Tons of upgrades just recently finished. New floors, paint, bathrooms, and a brand new propane furnace. Private rear yard with large deck. Large rec room on lower level. MLS# 893598 Call David to view 613.401.2824

256 JAMES ST. Asking $176,000 for this 4 BR home, with 2 baths, hardwood floors, in a great neighbourhood. MLS# 894447. Call Peter for Details.

TER CENW N O T

263 GARDEN OF EDEN RD. R.R.5, RENFREW

66 ARGYLE ST. SOUTH 1 ½ Storey vinyl sided home with 1 car detached garage.

Eat-in Kit, LR with gas fireplace, office, & family room and MBR on 1st level. 2nd Level: 2 BDR, 1 – 3 pc bath.

Screened in porch and paved drive. Asking $102,500 Call Ross for details 613.433.1133

6117 HIGHWAY 132, DACRE $159,900. Large home that has undergone major updates since 2009. New kitchen, wiring, flooring etc. Call David today to view.

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95 ACRE FARM Asking $425,000 for this farm on the edge of town, 4 BR home, good outbuildings and fencing. MLS# 894978. Contact Peter at 613-432-0319 for information.

3.7 acres of land and so close to town! Granny suite living on the north side of the home with 2 bedrooms and 3 levels of living space - the south side has 2 bedrooms and a 4 pce bath – outbldgs. At the rear - wrap around verandah - brand new propane furnace installed. mls 881099 Call Helen to view at 432-0058

5729 HWY 132, DACRE Acreage and a flowing creek right at your doorstep! A lovely country home with lots of bedrooms - 2 baths - lots of living space on two levels workshop adjacent to house with a 2 caR GARAGE AS WELL - A GORGEOUS SETTING. mls829989 Call Helen at 432-0058 or David at 401-2824

MINUTES FROM TOWN

HWY 132 #5432, DACRE First class accommodation for you and your family - economical living outside of town - acreage and a beautiful treed lot - two levels completely finished - 2 full baths - fireplaces - deck at the rear. Well worth the drive to view this property. MLS 882609 Call David at 401-2824 or Peter at 432-0319 or Helen at 432-0058

36 BANK ST NORTH

140 FERGUSLEA RD Asking $325,000 for this immaculate 3 BR solid stone home, bonus room upstairs and attached garage.

MLS# 891038. Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information.

46 HARAMIS DRIVE 1,800 Sq ft home. Complete ICF Construction. Super Efficient Radiant Floor Heating, High End Finishes. Sought after location.

Call David Vincent 613.401.2824.

NOW READY

Brick Bungalow, Eat in Kit, LR, 3 BDR, 1 – 4 pc bath, Full basement.

F.A.Electric heat, 200 amp service, central air, Large detached shop with basement. Most windows have been replaced Call Ross 613.433.1133 for details

205 LOCHIEL ST. A truly beautiful 3 storey century home - so well maintained and cared for - 4 bedrooms - lots of main floor living space - 1 and half baths - full basement - deck at the rear and ample storage area.

Detached single garage - paved drive - gas heat. mls 853976 Call Helen to see this at 432-0058

EXCELLENT BUIDLING LOT 50 ACRES CASTLEFORD RD, HORTON TOWNSHIP

552 RAGLAN ST. S. One of Renfrew’s best locations and one of Renfrew’s historic homes - large lot - two levels of living area - upper level is presently occupied - lower level affords commercial space with the proper zoning in place or residential living for you and your family = 3 car det. garage - paved drive - gas heat - lots of rear parking available. mls889640 Call Helen at 432-0058

59 PASTWAY RD., HORTON TWP Nearing completion for this 1350 sq. ft. home with 3 BR, 2 bath, dbl car garage. MLS#887925. CAll Peter 613.432.0319 for more information.

66 CORONATION STREET An ideal family home with 3 bedrooms - finished basement with fireplace large comfortable deck at the rear - good location - 2 baths - Come and see this affordable home with me Helen at 432-0058 MLS#893363

One of Kind! Property located just past Bruce St exit on County Rd 20. Fully serviced and surveyed.

Creek located at front of property, land is flat at the front gently rolling toward the back which is great for overlooking the area. Don’t miss this one if looking for location with many possibilities! Asking $149,999 Call Ross 613.433.1133 for details

LOTS FOR SALE

189 GOLF COURSE RD. MCNAB /BRAESIDE TWP

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65 PEGGS LANE Zoned Mostly Rural with some environmental Protection. Property is all bush with cedar, pine etc . There is known public road frontways. Call Ross Peever 613.433.1133 for details

122 LISA LANE Located at Thompson Park, Mobile consists of KIT, LR, 1-4pc bath, 2 BDR plus large family room. F.A. Oil plus air tight stove. Asking $59,900. MLS#867043.

Call Ross Peever 613.433.1133

381 BALDWIN ST TRIPLEX Centrally located triplex and close to hospital, area schools, and walking distance to downtown.

Great investment opportunity. 2-1 Bedroom Units, 1-1 Bedroom unit, 3 Meters. Call Peter at 613-4320319 for information.

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Stunning views of the Madawaska River may be enjoyed from the 24’x8’ covered deck. Some of the many features of this home include cherry cabinets, stunning fireplace in the spacious great rm, main floor master with ensuite, laundryrm, walk-out party room, library, expansive workshop, hardwood, tile & beautiful landscaping. Call Ross 613.433.1133 for details

4108 CALABOGIE RD., HWY 508 SPRINGTOWN AREA Acreage and fine living at this address! 4 bedroom custom built 2 storey home - perched on the hill overlooking the Madawaska River main level has family room with fireplace and living room with fireplace - office/den - working and eatin kitchen - 4 season porch at the rear a truly lovely address and home! MLS#891191. Call Peter at 432-0319 or Helen at 432-0058

Easy Access To Town - Paved Road Right To Your Door Severed And Surveyed. Call Helen 613.432.0058 --------------------------------------------

Building Lots on Partidge Dr in Calabogie.

Call David for more info 613.401.2824

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County and district health unit advises it’s not too late to get the flu shot Renfrew County and District Health Unit

Community - The Renfrew County and District Health Unit wants to remind the public that it’s not too late to get a flu shot to protect yourself from influenza. The flu shot prevents up to 80 per cent of flu cases in healthy children and adults.

“We have received a number of inquiries, and we want people to know that this year’s flu shot provides protection against the H1N1 flu virus,” said Dr. Maureen Carew, Renfrew County and District’s Medical Officer of Health.

“It’s important to get immunized,” she added, “given that the H1N1 flu virus is presently circulating in Ontario and across Canada.”

Influenza affects people of all ages but chil-

dren under five and people ages of 20 to 64 appear to be most susceptible to the H1N1 strain.

Influenza is a serious respiratory illness that can cause lost time at work or school, a slow recovery and in some cases, even hospitalization or death.

The flu vaccine is safe, and it’s the best way to keep you and the people around you healthy during the flu season. Influenza vaccine is free for everyone who lives, works and attends school in Ontario.

You can get your flu shot at the Renfrew County and District Health Unit by calling 613735-8666 or 1-800-267-1096 ext. 666 to make an appointment.

The flu shot is also available at most pharmacies and doctors’ offices in Renfrew County and

District. Pharmacists can administer the vaccine to people age five and over. Information about the nearest flu shot clinic can be found at www. ontario.ca/flu.

QUICK FACTS

• Persons at highest risk of hospitalization

and death from the flu are children under five years, seniors, people with weakened immune systems and people with underlying medical conditions.

• Good hygiene practices such as frequent and thorough hand washing, covering all coughs and sneezes, and staying home when you are sick can help to prevent infectious diseases.

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Waterfront cottage just outside Denbigh, off Hwy 28. Includes canoe, 8’x12’ shed, small aluminium boat, on 1.2 acres. Roof shingled ‘11, all hardwood floors under carpets, 3 beds/1 bath, insulated sun room. MLS# 887344, $199,900

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426 MAYHEW ST

Adult oriented neighbourhood, finished basement, rec room w/wood & stone finishings, nat.gas fireplace, 2+1 bed/3 bath bungalow w/main flr laundry. Sellers will take care of shingle replacement! MLS#894440 Please call Pat to view! $229,900

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201 CAMERON AVE.

This 3bed/1bath home is a perfect starter home. Large fenced yard, on a quiet street close to the water. Updated windows, covered porch for the snow boots, and a cozy front veranda.

Has central air and roof and gas furnace updated (’10). Original hardwood under living room carpet. Call Pat to view this home.

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3 bed/2bath country home on wooded 5 acre lot with barn and fenced perimeter. New Roof, new windows, front door and kitchen cupboards. Nice perennial gardens, close to McNab School and easy access to Hwy 17. MLS # 890987 $291,900

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5 acre waterfront lots with varied terrain on the Madawaska River. Very private and lots of wildlife to enjoy right at your doorstep.

MLS# 895001 $184,900 MLS# 895010 $189,900

McBride Rd lot $ 22,900 Fourth Chute Rd (4&5 acres) $ 49,900 Goshen Rd (90 acres) $ 165,000

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Please stay home if you’re sick: Ontario’s doctors Scott Wooder, MD President Ontario Medical Association

Cover your cough, wash your hands, use sanitizer.

With the flu season in full swing, Ontario’s doctors are encouraging people who are sick to stay home. “I can’t stress it enough going to work while sick is bad for you and potentially worse for your colleagues. Staying home to rest will help you to manage your illness and prevent others from getting infected,” said Dr. Scott Wooder, president of the Ontario Medical Association. “Think about those around you, and please don’t take the flu to work.”

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Following a few basic guidelines such as coughing and sneezing into an elbow, using hand sanitizer, and washing hands frequently will help prevent the flu. These are important tips, but getting the flu shot is still the best defence against the flu. If you haven’t received the flu shot yet this year, it’s not too late to make an appointment with your doctor. It’s important to protect yourself and those around by taking the necessary steps to prevent the spread of the flu.

Remember, if you’re sick, please stay home!

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5081 HWY 60 • Great starter property in Douglas • 3 Bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, large lot • Detached garage, metal roof.

Low taxes and a great price! $102,500 MLS#894645

339 AIRTH BLVD • Well maintained 2 Storey garden home with 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. Deslaurier kitchen, patio doors to large deck.

• Finished lower level with gas fireplace.

• Single garage with insulated door and inside entry • Updates include: Gas furnace, shingle roof & windows. Also features central air.

• Call today for your personal viewing! $185,000 MLS#895309

1528 WHITTON RD. • 14.43 Acres on the edge of town with easy access to Hwy #17 • 3 Bedroom, 3 bath stone bungalow with large loft area. Great kitchen/dining for entertaining, hardwood flooring, finished lower level • Attached + detached garage, fenced backyard $447,500 MLS#894234

55 LEFTY LANE • Meticulous Waterfront home on Jeffrey/ Olmstead Lake • Custom built with beautiful craftsmanship on 2.44 acres • 40’ x 40’ garage + att. Garage. Professionally landscaped $799,000 MLS#882588

181 COOPER HILL RD. • Madawaska River Waterfront Home situated on the entire point • Fully furnished with 2 + 1 bedrooms & 3 baths, two 2-bay detached garages • Many updates include propane fireplace, roof, windows, flooring and the list goes on.

A must see! $399,500 MLS#842965

167 RENFREW AVE. • Location says it all ~ 2 Bedroom garden home walking distance to downtown core • Meticulously maintained. Very clean & bright. Single attached garage • Beautiful ceramic flooring, patio doors to large rear yard $194,500 MLS#893896

598 MCLEOD RD. • Fantastic location for this 3 Bedroom brick bungalow • 2 Baths, gas fireplace, rec room • Detached 3 Bay garage. $285,000 MLS#887732

177 FLAT RD. • Amazing country home with a warm heart • Let nature surround you in this Log & Brick home on 70 acres of hardwood & 30 acres of fields • 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, work shop, carport, 3 season room, metal roof. $474,500 MLS#848629

772 ABERDEEN ST. • Meticulous kept 2 bedroom bungalow/ garden home • 2 Bedrooms, 2 baths with hardwood and ceramic throughout. Deslaurier custom kitchen • Attached single garage. All appliances included. Great location for commuters $229,900 MLS#872932

1164 DICKSON RD. • Outdoorsman Dream Property with Log & BC Fur home situated on 180 Acres in Burnstown • 2 Bedrooms, main floor laundry, wood stove, open kitchen/dining all refurbished in 2003 • Trails throughout, pond, small lake, barn, drive-shed & 2 paddocks $625,000 MLS#887313

262 LYNN ST. • 3 Bedroom brick home. Character with all the modern conveniences we have all come to expect • 2 Staircases, Fireplace, many updates: windows, furnace, A/C, some flooring and more • Nice corner lot, single garage, just move in and enjoy $215,000 MLS#889636

173 PATRICK AVE. • Immediate Occupancy for this completely revamped home • Newer windows, deck, concrete walk, kitchen, bath, some flooring, some electrical and some plumbing, roof • 1 ½ Storey with 3 bedrooms, natural gas heat & central air $169,500 MLS#884063

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-432-6689, E-mail: peter.clark@metroland.com NOTE: The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. The Mercury community calendar is a free public service for not-for-profit groups. Include a daytime contact name and phone number for clarification. No posters.

JANUARY 16 Heads Up For Healthier Brains presented by Alzheimer’s Society at the Golden Age Activity Centre, 1:30 p.m.

JANUARY 17 Renfrew Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch 148 soup and sandwich 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., $4.50. Tea/coffee, dessert $1. Takeout available, 613432-2329.

Golden Age Activity Centre celebrates Robbie Burns at 1:30 p.m.

Enjoy Scottish food, the Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums and Scottish dancers, 613-431-8289.

JANUARY 18 Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home Support Trivia Night at 7 p.m. in the RCAF Wing Lounge. $10 per person and light lunch served. Call Home Support at 613-432-7691.

and beverages. Adults $7, kids under 12, $5. Also, next breakfast has been changed to Feb. 2. Not Feb. 16.

Mackay Manor Inc., 2 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 7 p.m. Call 1-888-2-DONATE to book an appointment.

Community Living Renfrew County South celebrates 50 years from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. Renfrew Ice Pickers take on representatives from Sledge Hockey Eastern Ontario and the Renfrew Fire Department. Join MPP John Yakabuski for the singing of O Canada and puck drop. Admission is by free-will donation for CLRCS 50th anniversary celebrations.

Six-hand euchre tournament. $10 includes lunch and prizes. Golden Age Activity Centre, 613-431-8289.

JANUARY 20 Eganville & Area Horticultural Society invites everyone for guest speaker Steve Martyn from the Algonquin Tea Farm as he presents How to Properly Store the Results of a Bountiful Garden. Learn storage methods like cold storage and fermentation, 7:30 p.m. at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church hall, Eganville.

JANUARY 21 Tuesday, Jan. 21 and 28. Soap carving at Golden Age Activity Centre. Sign up in advance, 613-431-8289.

JANUARY 22 Healthy casserole cooking workshop Saturday, Jan. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Eganville Seniors Centre. Cost $5 per person. Register before Jan. 13. 613-628-2354. All welcome.

Annual Robbie Burns celebrations at the Eganville Legion. Deadline for dinner tickets has passed. However, those who wish to come for the entertainment can purchase tickets at the door after 8 p.m. for $10.

Night includes performances by the Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums, the Pam Reid Highland Dancers, and Celtic band with special guests. The night is over by 10 p.m. with the singing of Auld Lang Syne. Event sponsored by Bonnechere Museum.

JANUARY 19 Eganville Seniors Centre, bid euchre at 1:30 p.m. Cost $4. 613-628-2354.

Breakfast at the DACA Centre 8 to 11 a.m. Scrambled eggs, fried bologna, baked beans and potato pancakes

Chartwell’s Quail Creek is making a delicious lunch with a cooking demonstration. Enjoy the meal for only $8. Tickets available at Golden Age Activity Centre until Jan. 17; 613-431-8289.

The Renfrew Camera Club will host Kate Windle, presenting her latest work, A Living Class, at 7 p.m in the Renfrew Town Hall board room. She puts her photography, music and writing together, to create an active learning class. Come out and view the amazing work of a talented Renfrew photographer. Call Jean Ellis 613-432-6661.

JANUARY 23 Golden Age Activity Centre at 1:30 p.m. Meet new friends, discuss different things going on, and support Seniors Have Heart Meet and Greet.

JANUARY 24 Blood donor clinic at the Renfrew Legion Branch 148 hall, sponsored by

Costume Skating Party at Ma-Te-Way Park at 6 p.m. Dress in your favorite costume and skate on the outdoor rink with friends and family. Complimentary hot dogs and hot chocolate will be served.

JANUARY 25 The Anishinanabe Cultural Circle will meet at the United Church Camp in Deacon. The cultural circle and drum making program starts at 10 a.m. with a teaching on drums followed by a potluck lunch. In the afternoon, the art of making a drum will be shown. The number of participants to make the drum is limited, so please register early. Call Ray at 613433-1824 or online at www.eventbrite.ca. Bring a dish for potluck.

Ladies are kindly requested to wear a skirt.

15th annual Robbie Burns fundraiser supper at Renfrew Legion. Social hour and silent auction at 5:30 p.m., haggis piped in at 6:30 p.m. followed by a supper of haggis, roast beef and all the trimmings. After the customary Robbie Burns Night formalities are performed, the Renfrew Highland Pipes & Drums entertains with traditional bagpipe music ending the evening with the band playing Auld Lang Syne. Tickets $30 from band members, Renfrew Legion, Home Hardware, Rocky Mountain House or 613-432-6407 until Jan. 21. Kids tickets (14 years & under) $15.

Cobden Seniors four-hand euchre party in the Whitewater Community Hall in Cobden at 1:30 p.m. Admission $5. Light refreshments. Prizes and 50-50 draw. All welcome. Call Edna Peever at 613-646-7632.

Jan. 25 Frewfest: Activities are being held at Ma-Te-Way Park throughout the day and evening. Participate in free activities throughout the day: horse-drawn sleigh rides, petting

zoo, Yaki the children’s entertainer, vintage snow machine show or meet in the evening for a bonfire, fireworks and skating. The ice fishing derby will be held from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with prizes awarded at 5:15 p.m. Registration for the derby at the boat launch.

JANUARY 26 Renfrew Silver Seniors Ham and Beans Games Day (euchre and darts) $5 at the Renfrew Legion 1 to 4 p.m.

Tickets available from Pat 613-6492756.

person. Takeout available. Tickets: Laverna Ferguson 613-432-6120, Bonnie Page 613-432-7303. Order of The Eastern Star, Sterling Chapter, Renfrew. Supporting local charities.

FEBRUARY 7 Third-annual family fun trivia night at St. Andrew’s Ross Presbyterian Church, Kerr Line, 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. Entry fee is a cash or non-perishable food donation to the Cobden Food Bank and local families in need. Contact Rick Olmstead at 613-646-9889 or email ricko5@sympatico.ca to enter.

JANUARY 29 Community Soup Kitchen at noon.

Free, at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Renfrew. Rear entrance, chair lift provided. Enjoy a meal with friends.

Bingo at Eganville Seniors Centre at 1:30 p.m. Prizes, 50-50 draw, snacks and fun. This is a Chartwell Retirement sponsored activity. Cost $1.

JANUARY 30 Drum making at the Golden Age Activity Centre, 1:30 p.m. Come in to make drums and then perform if you want the following day. 613-4318289.

Renfrew Freemasons luncheon 12 noon at Rocky Mountain House.

Gentlemen interested in learning about freemasonry are invited. Wives and girlfriends welcome. For more information, contact Barry Sansom at 613-433-9038.

FEBRUARY 8 Planning to build seminar. Best Western Renfrew Inn and Conference Centre, 760 Gibbons Road at 1 p.m.

For reservations, please call Erica at Renfrew Home Hardware 613-4328874, or email her at Beaverhomes. renfrew@bellnet.ca. Cost $15 per person or $20 per couple.

JANUARY 31 PA Day at the Golden Age Activity Centre, celebrating kids. The Shriners will have a clown and balloon making for the kids and there will be a drumming show for all ages.

Golden Age Activity Centre from 1 to 3 p.m. The last Friday of every month is the Paramedics Wellness Clinic at the Golden Age Activity Centre from 1 to 3 p.m. Get blood pressure checked, heart rate and talk to paramedics on site. 613-431-8289.

The Renfrew Rotary club holds a trivia night fundraiser, 7:30 p.m. at the Bonnechere Manor Rotary Hall. Cost $90 for a team of six and includes chili dinner. Proceeds to support local mental health initiatives. Contact Janet Springer 613-432-6694

EXERCISE CLASSES

PA Day skate: Everyone is invited to a free skate from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at MaTe-Way. The outdoor ice surfaces are also open, weather permitting.

Forever Active Fitness Class: Seniors are invited to attend one of the longest running classes at the Renfrew Recreation Centre. This exercise class has been offered for over 20 years and is a favorite of many. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10 to 11 a.m., $3 per class. Renfrew Parks and Recreation Department at 613-432-3131

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Valentine’s roast beef dinner, 5 to 7 p.m. at 340 Raglan St. S, Renfrew, third floor (elevator available). Treat your valentine. Roast beef dinner with all the trimmings. $12 per

Beginners, improvers, intermediates. Valley Booters 10-week session at Horton Community Centre and Arnprior Quality Inn, $60. Call Val at 613-623-7110.

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THURSDAY JANUARY 16, 2014

LUCY HASS/METROLAND

Focus on fun

The Renfrew Ringette Association hosted its first-ever Fun Day Saturday at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. Opening action bright and early Saturday morning was the Upper Ottawa Valley girls versus Arnprior. Members of the UOV team were, from left, front row, Brenna Cone, Hannah Hubert, Abby Legault, Hanna Curry, Mallory Delarge and Kailey MacLeod; and back row, Katie Belsher, Malorey Lambert, Gracie Froats, Kaitlyn Curley, Lilly Kluke and Gillian Findlay. Missing is Alexia Gardner. At left, Gillian Findlay moves the ring up the ice. Teams from Arnprior, Metcalfe and Ottawa joined the UOV teams for a day that ended with the presentation of participation medals.

LUCY HASS/METROLAND

Renfrew wins Arnprior tournament John Agnew, at right, scores Renfrew’s first goal in a 2-1 win over Valley Storm Saturday afternoon at the Nick Smith Centre in Arnprior. On Sunday Renfrew defeated South Grenville 4-1 in the championship final. The same two teams opened the two-day tournament with a 1-1 tie Saturday morning. Renfrew shut out Kemptville 3-0 Saturday afternoon and secured its championship spot with a 3-2 overtime victory over Valley Storm. Pembroke and Arnprior rounded out the tournament lineup.

A few points to ponder a month before the 2014 Olympics PETER CLARK Peter’s Putterings

Martin St. Louis, Claude Giroux and Joe Thornton are among the most noted players when it comes to cuts from Canada’s Olympic hockey team. But the guy I think should be there is defenceman Brent Seabrook – Olympic gold and two Stanley Cups since 2010. Bottom line. If Canada wins gold, all is forgotten.

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Olympic Games for the Czech Republic next month. No one knows if the NHL will be a part of the 2018 Olympics, but hockey will be. Having just turned 46 then, Jagr should still be talented enough to play in his sixth Olympics.

You can check the math: 6.66 per cent of all NHL general managers come from Shawville. Narrowing it down more, it’s actually one-quar-

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Morris falls short: Why isn’t Jack Morris in the Baseball Hall of Fame? Some say his earned run average of 3.90 is too high, but he went 254-and-186 in his career, and was the winningest pitcher in the 1980s.

Morris also pitched for three World Series winners (Detroit 1984, Minnesota 1991 and Toronto 1992) and was instrumental in two of them.

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• Chicago, St. Louis and Detroit have the most Olympians with 10.

• Watch out for the Swedes. They have six Red Wings.

• Jaromir Jagr has it made. As long as he plays in the NHL, a team in position to compete for the Stanley Cup will always be seeking his services.

He will also be playing in his fifth

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Aboriginal team tryouts March 15

Calabogie Ski Racing Club speeds into 2014 Anne Lefebvre Calabogie Ski Racing Club

Sports - The Calabogie Ski Racing Club (CSRC) has opened up another race season with a full complement of enthusiastic athletes – and lots of rookies this year who are keen to learn the ropes.

After a fall dryland training program, the kids were eager to get out on the snow.

Winter arrived with a blast this year, so the racers started carving it up in midDecember.

They have just wrapped up an intensive race camp at Calabogie Peaks which ran almost every day through the Christmas holidays.

CSRC is a competitive alpine ski racing program focused on the development of youth into competitive athletes and responsible young adults. The club is athlete-centred, which encourages personal growth and develops individual potential.

Athletes race within the National Capital Division

of Alpine Ontario, against racers from other ski hills in eastern Ontario and western Quebec.

CSRC offers five age divisions: U10, ages 89; U12, ages 10-11; U14, ages 12-13; and U16, ages 14-15.

Calabogie’s racers come from all over eastern Ontario, from Calabogie to Pembroke, and as far away as Kingston, Manotick and Kemptville. These dedicated racers train every Saturday and Sunday.

JEFF WISSING

BUSY ON THE HORIZON

CSRC’s racers this year are U10 – Carly Alexander (Carp), Thys Blok (White Lake), Wyatt Campbell-Brunke (Renfrew), Tori and Riley Cotter (Ottawa), Nicole Duff (Pembroke), Connor and Nolan Guttin (Mountain), Noah Matthews (Calabogie), Louise Stonham (Arnprior), and Ellie Wight (Kanata); U12 – Sam Alexander (Carp), James Gaffney (Deep River), Ryan Geddie (Kanata), Luke Hansen (Renfrew), Kasey Keyes (Nepean), Carson Lefebvre (Calabogie), Aidan Maclean (Manotick), Wesley Matthews (Calabogie), Tess Schreider (Kingston), Evan Sharma (Kingston), Jeremy Van Grunsven (Odessa), and Annabel Wight (Kanata); U14 – Jack Alexander (Carp), Connor Allen (Manotick), Owen Barr (Carp), Lauren Campbell-Brunke (Renfrew), Sam Duff (Pembroke), Jessica Earle (Ottawa), Jack Hamilton (Burnstown), Alexandra Kerr (Kemptville), Aiden Keuninckx (Perth), Tyler Lefebvre (Calabogie), Alexa Loudiadis (Ottawa), Liam Maclean (Manotick), Emma Schreider (Kingston), Alyssa Steggall (Stittsville), Sean Swayze (Braeside), and Sophia Tan (Kanata); U16 - Alex Duff (Pembroke), Aylen Ferguson (Carp), Grace Gaffney (Deep River), Connor Maclean (Manotick), Travis Reid (Bath) and Jenna Wissing (Kanata).

The racers will spend the next few weekends training to compete in upcoming slalom and giant slalom (GS) races. In slalom, racers navigate tight courses by pulling off quick shortradius turns, whereas in GS the turns are longer and the speed greater.

The U14s and U16s will kick off the season with slalom races Jan. 18 at Vorlage and Mont Cascades, low this up with a GS race Jan. 19 at Camp Que. Fortune, while the U16s compete on home terThe U14 gang will fol- ritory at Calabogie Peaks for their GS race that

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same day.

Stay tuned this season to read all the race reports and results.

Sports - The North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) 2014 basketball tryouts are set for Saturday, March 15 in Golden Lake.

The categories of competition are male and female U14 (2000 and later); male and female U16 (1998 and 1999); male and female U19 (1995, 1996 and 1997). The tryouts will be held at the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan Makwa Centre, 83A Kagagimin Inamo in Golden Lake.

The male tryouts for all ages will be held from 10 a.m. to noon with registration starting at 9 a.m.

The female tryouts for all ages will be 2 to 4 p.m., with registration starting at 1 p.m.

Contact Gerry Benoit at 613-6023554 or by email at gerry.benoit@bell. net. You can also visit www.aswco.ca for more information.

Admaston hockey Sports - Admaston Recreation Committee kids sponge puck hockey is held Thursdays at the ARC from 6 to 7 p.m. Kids from Grades 1 to 6 are welcome. The cost is $20 per child for the season. They must have helmets with cages, skates, stick, and thick gloves.

Also men’s pond hockey runs Monday nights from 8 to 10 p.m. Cost is $20 per person for the season. Contact Angela Field at 613-433-3150 for kids or men’s hockey information.

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Raiders off to good starts in new year The junior girls outplayed the Jeanne Lajoie Chevaliers 3-1, blanked the Sports - Adam Noack saw both ends Arnprior Redmen 3-0 and of the spectrum for his Renfrew Col- turned back the host Bishop legiate Raiders senior boys basketball Smith Crusaders 3-1. team in the opening week of 2014.

The RCI coach said it wasn’t the prettiest win, but the Raiders got the job done Jan. 7 in the Grant Gymnasium.

The Senior Raiders slowed down the Opeongo Wildcats in a defensive Trinity-St. Andrew’s Upper Ottawa Valley High School United Church Athletic Association struggle 33-26.

291 Plaunt St. S. Josh Thero led all scorers with 10 Rev. Russell Wardell points for RCI. Blair MacKenzie added nine points, Rev. Susan Tough six rebounds and three steals, while Sunday Worship 10am Taylor Wilson collected six points, six For all Ages • Wheelchair Accessible boards and three steals.

Website: http://www.tsarenfrew.ca Two days later, the Raiders played _____________________________ their best basketball of the season in a 75-35 win over the Jeanne Lajoie Chevaliers.

66 Elgin Ave. E. 613-432-5078 Five Raiders – Blair MacKenzie REVEREND CATHY McCAIG with 13 points, Josh Thero 12, Phil Kadlec and Taylor Wilson 11 and Matt SUNDAY JANUARY 19 – Murdock 10 – paced the RCI offence.

EPIPHANY 2 Connor Jamieson added seven 9:00 am –Worship with Holy points for RCI. Communion & Fellowship Six Raiders also nailed the can from _____________________________ three-point land.

Hebron Christian Opeongo topped the Raiders 40Reformed Church 26 in junior action. Hunter Stubinsky paced RCI point-getters with nine.

431 Albert St. The Raiders and Arnprior Redmen Rev. Daniel Meinema co-host their annual junior and senior Sunday 10 a.m. boys invitational basketball tournaWorship Service – Nursery Available ment Jan. 17 and 18.

Sunday School During Service Games will be played at the RCI, Coffee Break ADHS and St. Joseph’s Catholic High Women’s Interfaith Bible Study School gymnasiums.

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The RCI senior girls defeated Opeongo 3-1, and shut down both Jeanne-Lajoie and Arnprior 3-0, before dropping a narrow 3-2 decision to Bishop Smith.

Church Services

Bronze medallists Valley Pride goes into 2014 on a high note. The team captured the bronze medal at the Chris Paulin basketball tournament in Kanata Dec. 6 and 7. The team includes a number of players from Renfrew. In front row, from left, are Andrea Martin, Sage Melville, Courtney Roach, Olivia McIntyre and Melissa Thompson; and standing, coaches Sarah Eades and Raili Quathamar, Hannah Scott, Gwen Flegal, Sydney Friske, Cassie King, Logan Kenny, Dakota Hanson, Paula Meek and coach Dick Holmes.

Bantam Wolves champs in Arnprior Peter Clark peter.clark@metroland.com

Sports - The Renfrew Bantam Timberwolves brought home championship hardware for the second time in the 2013-14 hockey season.

The Bantam Wolves went undefeated in five games to conquer the opposition at Arnprior’s Nick Smith Centre Jan. 11 and 12.

Renfrew’s first contest finished in a 1-1 deadlock versus the South Grenville Rangers.

A three-minute overtime

period failed to produce a winner. Luke Moran handled Renfrew goaltending duties.

Bryce Schaap backstopped the Wolves to a 2-1 win over Valley Storm, before a Luke Moran shutout 3-0 win over the Kemptville Panthers vaulted the Wolves into Sunday’s playoffs.

The Wolves topped Valley Storm for a second time, 3-2 in overtime in the semifinal, and then stopped South Grenville once again, 4-1 in the tournament final.

Moran guarded the goal-

crease in both Sunday contests.

Zach Moran had four goals and three assists in the tournament, while Ben Scheuneman counted three.

John Agnew added a pair of markers. Singles came from Kraig Thompson, Carter Bleeks, Connor Fulton and Nicholas Fleguel. Fleguel also added six helpers.

Bantam Wolves game MVPs were Luke Moran, Bryce Schapp, Nicholas Fleguel, Ben Scheuneman and Zach Moran.

Community Living celebrates 50 years Sunday at Ma-Te-Way Park.

The Renfrew Ice Pickers take on Sledge Hockey Eastern Ontario and the Renfrew Fire Department at 2 p.m.

St. James Lutheran

Wednesday mornings From 10:00 -11:30 a.m.

Story Hour and Nursery for Children 5 yrs. and under Available Everyone is welcome _____________________________

VOLLEYBALL

It was a good week on the volleyball court for the RCI girls.

The junior and senior teams combined to win seven of eight matches.

The Junior Raiders were 3-2 winners at Opeongo Jan. 7.

RCI then swept a tripleheader in Pembroke Jan. 9

The United Church of Canada BRAESIDE PASTORAL CHARGE Rev. Dr. Richard Hollingsworth 623-2360 Glasgow – 9:00 am Castleford – 10:00 am Braeside – 11:00 am Sunday School During Service _____________________________

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

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

The Roman Catholic Community OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH 100 Lisgar Avenue, West • 432-8525 Saturday 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 9:00 a.m. _____________________________

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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

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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 _____________________________

The Anglican Church of Canada St. Pauls The Apostle Corner Argyle St. at Patrick Phone 613-432-3062 Reverend Cathy McCaig

Sunday, January 19 - 10:30am Worship with Holy Communion _____________________________

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 @ 2:00pm

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

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH 331 Plaunt Street, South 432-5825 Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Sunday 10:30 a.m. _____________________________

St. James the Greater Parish Portage du Fort, Quebec Sunday Mass 11am

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Wolves drop 3-2 decision Peter Clark peter.clark@metroland.com

Sports - On some nights, a hockey team simply doesn’t have it, and the RENFREW CURLING CLUB Renfrew Timberwolves certainly fell Renfrew will have two teams competing at the pro- into that category at the Ma-Te-Way vincial curling championship in Belleville. At the Activity Centre Friday evening.

To their credit, a desperate StittsBest Western zone competition in Carleton Place, the Renfrew rink of, from left, Anne Windle, Gail Keyes, ville Royals team fighting for its Laurie Miller and skip Yvonne Sklepowicz captured playoff lives needed the valuable two points much more than the Wolves the A side. did, and went out and got them.

Buoyed by a middle-stanza threegoal uprising in a 4:15 span, Stittsville overcame a 2-0 deficit to pull out a 3-2 victory in the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League contest.

STITTSVILLE 3, WOLVES 2

B champs, and off to the provincial championship in Belleville, is the team of, from left, Shelley Jamieson, Barb Westgarth, Stephanie Langlois and Barb Roy.

Two Renfrew teams off to provincials Andy Sklepowicz Behind the Glass

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WOLVES HOWLINGS

The Wolves have a Valley Division fewest nine losses in 28 starts. But three have come to Stittsville in four meetings.

The Almonte Thunder has also defeated the Wolves three times.

The Wolves travel to Shawville to meet the red-hot Pontiac Juniors Friday night.

On Sunday, the Wolves take on the other EOJHL team from the Quebec side. The Gatineau Mustangs are in town to face the Wolves. Game time at the MAC is 7:30 p.m.

In their previous meeting, the Wolves were down 5-0 eight minutes into the game. They overcame the deficit to win 6-5 in a shootuot.

Two earlier postponed games versus the Arnprior Packers at the Nick Smith Centre in Arnprior have been rescheduled for Jan. 29 and Feb. 5, a pair of Wednesday nights.

Last week’s cancellation in Stittsville is on the docket for Sunday, Feb. 9, but will be a night game at 7:30 p.m.

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Sports - It’s been quite a few years since two Renfrew teams have participated in a provincial competition, but it has been achieved this year by the Renfrew ladies in the Best Western competition zones hosted by Carleton Place.

The Yvonne Sklepowicz rink with Laurie Millar, Gail Keyes and Anne Windle played solid as they handily defeated the host Docker team, and then took a deciding three in the fifth end against their fellow Renfrewites and controlled the rest of the game to win the A side.

The team of Barb Westgarth, Shelley Jamieson, Stephanie Langlois and Barb Roy also controlled their first game as they defeated Ottawa Granite’s Schmidt rink.

Following their loss to Sklepowicz, they once again played Granite. This time it was much closer until Westgarth scored a key two in the seventh and then left a difficult tap coming home in the eighth that Schmidt missed, giving a second berth to Renfrew in the Provincial Championships in Belleville. Good luck ladies!

In Low Cup action, Renfrew travelled to Arnprior to face the host teams.

In the morning game, the Rob Warren foursome with Don Rouble, Don

Armitage and Dwight Hayward played a steady game and then stole a big four to wrap up their game.

The afternoon game was a strange one as they took a five-point lead, only to give it all back. Then, in the eighth, Warren’s key hit and roll sealed the win.

The team of Gary Smith, Dave Eady, Andy Sklepowicz and Bernie Leclaire rode their skip’s steady hand to take a hard-fought game. In the afternoon, Smith could not overcome the mistakes in front of him and Arnprior’s good play as the lads lost.

Three wins out of four kept the standings relatively unchanged as Pembroke matched Renfrew to stay ahead in the standings.

Renfrew hosted this round of Autumn Leaves action and the Ladies could not take advantage of home ice as both teams lost close morning games.

Barb Westgarth’s rink with Leith Collins, Anne Windle and Louise Jamieson lost the battle with Killaloe, while Pat Lee, with Sandra Fredette, Anne MacNeil and Joan Eaton lost to Pembroke.

The afternoon proved brighter for the Westgarth team (with Laurie Millar playing second) as they comfortably beat Pembroke. Lee’s team suffered another heartbreaker when her final draw rubbed the guard, giving the game to Killaloe.

Despite a 2-0 lead created by a pair of Colin Bradbury goals – one in the first period and one in the second – the Wolves still looked sluggish.

Stittsville struck oil when Kevin Groulx scored just 70 seconds after a Bradbury powerplay marker.

Talmadge Farnes and Alex Hulford followed suit 1:31 apart to push the Royals in front.

The Royals did a good job of protecting their one-goal lead throughout a scoreless third period.

Goaltender Patrick Kealey’s biggest test came when he turned in a fine glove-hand stab of a dart from the point off Teddy Suckow midway through the final stanza.

Mitchell Knight was making his debut between the pipes for the Wolves. Knight was acquired recently from the Port Colborne Pirates of the (Greater Ontario) GOJHL for future considerations, and joins Matt Schroeder as the Wolves goaltending tandem. Knight blocked a couple of breakaways among the 41 Stittsville shots he faced.

Kealey faced 30 Renfrew shots.

The Wolves (17-9-1-and-1) continue to own a four-point lead on the Arnprior Packers atop the Valley Division, despite the loss.

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Sports - St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jaguars boys basketball teams opened the new year by splitting a pair of contests against the Arnprior Redmen in the Jag Den. A strong effort at both ends of the floor led the Senior Jaguars to a 64-48 victory over the Arnprior Redmen in an Upper Ottawa Valley High School Athletic Association battle for first place Jan. 7.

Braeden Troutman had 25 points and Evan Naismith 24 for St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Redmen took the junior clash 46-9. Simon Rowat and Stephen Hass both had four points for the Jaguars.

On Thursday, Braeden Troutman and Nathan Dyck paced the Senior Jaguars, while strong play off the bench also contributed to St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 68-19 pasting of the General Panet Panthers.

The win upped the Senior Jaguars league-leading record to 6-and-0.

The Petawawa school pulled out a 37-21 win in the junior clash.

Simon Rowat notched eight points for the Jaguars.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL

The Junior Jaguars ran their UOVHSAA record to 7-and-0 on the strength of a 3-0 sweep of the Madawaska Valley District Wolves in junior girls volleyball action. Cassie Cameron sealed the verdict with 19 consecutive serves in game three for the Jaguars.

The Barryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay school turned the tables on the Senior Jaguars, winning that matchup 3-0.

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Sports - As part of the Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cross country celebration, NHL Alumnus and former Ottawa Senators player Brad Marsh will coach over 120 boys and girls at Scotiabank Community HockeyFest in Barryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The day will also include a live hit feeding into CBCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s broadcast of Scotiabank Hockey Day in Canada.

This free event is one of a 10-part hockey series for both boys and girls. Scotiabank Com-

munity HockeyFest began in the fall of 2013 and will continue over the next few months in all 10 districts of the Greater Ottawa area.

The event will take place at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre and will provide a unique blend of skills training, fun and encouragement to inspire kids to reach for their goals on and off the ice. Participants will also have a keynote address from NHL alumnus Brad Marsh on how hockey unities communities, demonstrating that everyone can accomplish more when working together.

Wolvesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Kids Night winners The Renfrew Timberwolves held Kids Night Friday, sponsored by the Renfrew Millionaires Oldtimers Hockey Club. Kids wearing their minor hockey or ringette sweaters were admitted free of charge.

Winning $25 Valley Source for Sports gift certificates, from left, are Isaac Stewart, Connor Bolton and Hunter Bovair. M.J. Blimkie of the Millionaires presents the gift certificates.

Fraserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s champs again Fraserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clothes Shop captured its second tournament title of the 2013-14 hockey season Jan. 5.

On home ice, the Renfrew team blanked the Ottawa West-end Dynamo 3-0, topped local rival Renfrew Metro 4-1 and defeated the Nepean Dominators 4-3 in a thrilling final.

Brandon Hanniman had six goals in the tournament, including a hat trick versus Metro. He also notched the tying goal and game winner late in the third period of the final as Fraserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s overcame three one-goal deficits to edge Nepean.

Dawson Brown had a three-goal tournament while Braeden Mackin and Brendan Barber collected singles. Barber and Brett Clouthier added three assists, and Brown and Carter Haaima two.

Carter Atkins earned the shutout, and tended all three games in the Fraserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goalcrease. Charlie Strader was the lone Metro shooter to solve him.

Fraserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hustler-of-thegame awards went to Stephen Young, Brown and Barber. Hanniman, Mackin and Clouthier were game MVPs.

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POLICE

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Community - A Community Satisfaction Survey is scheduled to start in January to solicit public opinions about the services the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) delivers to communities throughout Ontario.

The Community Satisfaction Survey is a telephone survey that randomly selects members of the public (16 years or older) who live in Ontario. The survey takes about five to seven minutes to complete and is strictly

voluntary. Those contacted and willing to participate are asked about issues such as community security, perceptions of crime and youth issues in the community, OPP presence in the community, service delivery and even how the OPP investigates crime and enforces the law.

The information provided by those surveyed is being collected by a research consultant, R.A. Malatest & Associates Ltd. that has been retained by the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services. The

These surveys are done throughout the province on a three year schedule. Results from the 2013 survey are available on the OPP.ca website at this link.

The provincial survey will start in early or mid-January and is expected to be completed

by March 30, 2014. We would like to thank those who participate in the Community Satisfaction Survey for taking the time to help the OPP in its Vision of Safe Communities ... A Secure Ontario.

information is treated confidentially and the names, telephone numbers, and addresses of those surveyed will not be included in the survey results provided to the OPP. The results of the completed survey will be used to assist with developing the OPP Business Action Plan and the Annual Report. The information gathered will be useful in helping the OPP set goals and objectives to improve on the services it delivers to communities throughout Ontario.

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Ransomware pop-up message sports fraudulent OPP logo Bogus online message could cost victims and contacts serious money Community - Members of Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Anti Rackets Branch are warning computer users of a variation on so-called â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;ransomwareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; that is hitting close to home. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Ransomwareâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is a fraudulent threat to online security has been around since 2006 but only surfaced in Canada in late-2011.

This malware is first installed by visiting malicious websites set up by criminals.

The ransomware produces what has been called a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Police Trojanâ&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;scarewareâ&#x20AC;? because a notice pops up that appears to come from a law enforcement agency.

Two recent complaints indicate the wellknown O.P.P. shoulder flash â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the logo seen on the uniforms of provincial police officers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; is on the pop-up to amplify the perceived threat and come between unaware people and their money.

The message is a false accusation of accessing child pornography or other filesharing websites and subsequently tells the consumer that a fee needs to be paid via money transfer or credit card to unlock the computer.

When the victim submits their payment details, the criminals then steal and use personal information, fuelling further criminal

activities.

In 2013, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) received 2828 reports from Canadian consumers who have reported receiving the ransomware pop?up message.

Of those, 129 victims were identified as having lost a total of more than $15,800.00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; roughly $122.50 per victim.

In some instances, complainants indicated children were using popular social media sites when the ransomware message appeared while others saw the pop-up threat while viewing free TV online.

This infection is easily distributed tens of thousands of times and relies on the fact that even if only two per cent fall victim to the scam, it is still a very good rate of return.

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If you suspect you or someone you know has been affected by ransomware, contact your local police service, the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, or Crime Stoppers at 1800-222-8477 (TIPS). â&#x20AC;&#x153;I find it very concerning and that the criminal use of the OPP logo requires investigation. Always use common sense and be very suspicious of ransomware messages,â&#x20AC;? says Deputy Commissioner Scott TOD, OPP Investigations and Organized Crime. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ransomware rips data and personal information needed to fuel further criminal activities, such as credit card fraud and routing payments to offshore accounts from the victimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s computer.

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Six of eight candidate teams were successful at this first evaluation session and began mentored visits in late September.

The program has quickly gained notoriety and popularity as already, requests for visits have been received from other institutions in the area, and those currently being visited are seeking increased visit frequency.

Fortuitously, interested dog owners have also been in touch with the branch and a second evaluation session is currently

being planned for late November.

Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no doubt that the coming holiday season will be a lot brighter for many institutional residents of the county as they partake of the love and companionship provided by Saint John therapy dog teams.

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Geared at winter enthusiasts and powder junkies from GTA and Ottawa markets, the campaign runs until Feb. 16 and asks visitors to its home page, LikeWinter.ca, to vote for one of nine unique, authentic and memorable winter activities in Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Highlands for a chance to win a $1,000 gift card from Mountain Equipment Co-op. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Like Winter campaign highlights the region as one of Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier winter destinations offering a truly unique travel experience right in our visitorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; backyard,â&#x20AC;? says Julie Mulligan, OHTOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s marketing manager. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re asking consumers to proclaim their love for winter in Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Highlands and vote for the experience that gets them outside to take in all that this beautiful season has to offer.

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The key message? Nobody does winter like Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Highlands.

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Community - After a hiatus of more than a decade, a therapy dog division has returned to the Renfrew County branch and is already making visits to residents and patients at five county facilities.

Using facilities generously made available by Pembroke Animal Hospital, prospective therapy dog teams underwent evaluation in mid-August to ensure they can meet the stringent

requirements for participation in the program.

Leslie Jack, provincial therapy dog program co-ordinator, and Judy Belding, therapy dog program co-ordinator for the Burlington branch, made the long trek to the upper Ottawa Valley and conducted the evaluations.

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Weird and wonderful lottery journey for Renfrew native Kathryn Jones – they have big dreams to do some racing.”

Kathryn also plans to give back to her local community by setting up a charitable fund.

“This has been such a great windfall and such a great way to win the prize. I wanted to come full circle and be able to use this experience in a meaningful way.

“Time has given us the chance to reflect on this weird and wonderful journey. In the end, I can truly say that my overwhelming sentiment is gratefulness. I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the support and well wishes we have received from our family, colleagues and community.

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Lifestyle - Students can ease their stress by attending the “Cocoa and Cram” sessions in the Student Success room starting on Monday, Jan. 20.

Student Success teacher, Megan Lester, along with several senior students are hoping to ease some of the exam stress for RCI students during the exam period.

End of semester exams begin on Friday, Jan. 24 for all RCI students. To help students prepare for their exams, the Student Success room will be open from 2:30 to 4 p.m. for the week of Jan. 20 (except Friday, Jan. 24).

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life-changing prize.”

The winning ticket was purchased at Shoppers Drug Mart on Dundas Street in Cambridge.

Since its launch in September 2009, Ontario LOTTO MAX players have won over $2 billion in prizes, including 31 jackpot wins and 189 winning MAXMILLIONS tickets from all across the province.

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News - The New Year is full of exciting prospects for Kathryn Jones of Hamilton.

On Jan. 7, Jones received a cheque for $50 million from the Nov. 30, 2012 LOTTO MAX draw.

It is a lottery prize she didn’t even know she had won until Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) came knocking on her door just before the prize expiry date.

“We’re very excited for the new opportunities that this windfall affords ourselves and our family,” said Jones.

“I’m looking forward to the whole new facet of my life that has been opened up because OLG took the initiative to find me.”

OLG President and CEO Rod Phillips first announced Jones as the identified winner of the $50 million prize on Dec. 3, 2013 after a unique and extensive prize claim investigation. The prize from the Nov. 30, 2012 LOTTO MAX draw remained unclaimed for close to a year, until information uncovered in a different prize claim investigation led OLG to Jones as the identified winner.

As per OLG policy, the prize was then held for a minimum of 30 days and publicized because it was determined that Kathryn’s sister owns a

retail outlet in the Ottawa area where OLG lottery tickets are sold.

“I am pleased to award Kathryn Jones the $50 million LOTTO MAX jackpot prize,” said Phillips who presented the cheque to Jones at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto.

“OLG is proud to be part of such an extraordinary journey that led us to Kathryn as the rightful winner. It’s an exciting new beginning for Kathryn and her family and a great ending to a year-long mystery.”

Kathryn and her husband Richard, both 54 year old engineers, and their two university-aged children, have had the holiday season to think about the windfall and start making plans for their new winnings. While Kathryn has officially retired, Richard is thinking about staying on at his workplace in some sort of capacity.

A priority for the couple will be to travel.

“I’ve always wanted to go to Australia and New Zealand. The other side of the world was never on the radar and now it’s a very real option,” the Lotto winner said.

There might also be some adventure for the family in the future.

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classic, Beauty and the Beast. We are looking forward to another great show!

SJHS is preparing to welcome around 160 Grade 8 students from our feeder schools for an orientation day on Feb. 7. This will be a day for learning, having questions answered, and of course, having fun!

The Dominican Republic Team will be leaving in three weeks on the 25th annual mission trip to Yamasa. We are very excited to deliver medical supplies and food to our friends in the Dominican.

Please remember that the St. Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website, sjchsrenfrew.wordpress.com, is updated often with new material about current events in the school.

The media classes are continuing with web journalism to bring you interesting content.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it is a great idea. Not only is it preparing our students for their exams, but it will allow our students to also feel confident. It is a win, win situation,â&#x20AC;? said Ms. Lester.

The cocoa and snacks will be provided for students at no charge.

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Lifestyle - Exam time seems to be one of the busiest times of the year. Classes are wrapping up, students are reviewing, and most of us are dreaming about the end of winter.

The first exam will be written on Friday, Jan. 24 in the gymnasium, and the other exams will be written the next week.

The exam period will end on Jan. 29, and the next day is a backup in case of bus cancellations.

The best way to reduce stress during exams is to prepare well ahead of time. If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t already, write out reviews for all of your courses. Spend time reviewing your notes. Make flash cards, find a study buddy, or rewrite things you need to remember. Find the best method to help you study.

Make sure that you are getting lots of sleep and eating a good breakfast before each test. It is amazing what a difference it can make in your ability to focus!

Even with all of the work we have ahead of us, there are still many things to look forward to in the upcoming weeks.

The audition process for the school musical is underway. This year, SJHS will be performing the Disney

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THANK YOU The family of the late Georgina Mae McLean would like to express sincere thanks to the Arnprior and District Hospital Staff, the nurses, the palliative team, dietary, housekeeping and maintenance staff for their support and care during Georgina’s stay.

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To our dearest Mom, We are so thankful God chose you to be our mother. It was not a job for the faint-of-heart but you accepted it graciously and devoted your life to caring for us and preparing us for the world.

You raised us with a gentle hand, a loving heart, and infinite patience!

We are grateful for all you have done, and for your treasured presence in our lives today.

There is not a day goes by, that we don’t think of you and know in our hearts, “there is none greater, than a Mother’s love”.

Wishing you blessings and joy on your birthday and throughout the year.

Love from all of your children, Jan (Michael), Tom, Russ (Kimi), Dorothy (Doug), Don, Judy (Wally), and Carol (Paul) and grandchildren, Amy (Deane), Wes (Leah), Shannon (Mike), and Brian and great grandchildren, Isaac, Ethan, Joel, and Nic We hope to have a 90th Birthday celebration in

January 17 Love Mom, Dad, Grandma, & Granny

The Family of

Eddie Vance wish to invite you to celebrate Eddie’s 90th Birthday Saturday Jan. 18th 2014 1:00-4:00pm Location: Kanata Legion-Branch 636 70 Hines Road, Kanata, Ont

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The family of the late Dale Gillan We would like to express our gratitude and thanks to our relatives, neighbours and friends for their care and comfort with Dale’s recent passing. Thank you to all who called, brought food to our homes, sent messages of condolence, attended his service and/or made a donation in his memory. We would like to thank Dr. Stephanie Langlois for her excellent medical care and the staff at Renfrew Victoria and Ottawa Hospitals for their exceptional care over the years. Thanks to Rev. Milton Fraser for his beautiful service honouring Dale and for his kindness to our family. Thank you to Madelaine Gillan and Kim Flynn for their memories and words of praise. Boyce’s Funeral Home provided a comfortable and friendly setting to hold Dale’s services and reception. We thank them for their professional care. We thank our local news reporter John Carter for his well-written account of Dale’s history in the township and community over the years.

Dale was a much loved husband, father and grandfather and we will cherish his memory.

May he find peace in Heaven.

The family of the late Lucy Mary Curry would like to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind thoughts, calls, cards, flowers, masses, food and charitable donations at the time of our loss.

Thank you to Dr. Dipaolo and the staff at the Bonnechere Manor for their care and support.

Our heartful thanks to Father Holly, Father Brennan and Father Coulas for the beautiful funeral service.

Thanks also to the ladies of Our Lady of Fatima CWL for the delicious luncheon.

A special thanks to all the pallbearers, as well as to the Goulet Funeral Home for their compassion and guidance.

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The family of the late Georgina Mae McLean wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to family, relatives, friends, and neighbours for their kindness, generosity, flowers, cards, phone calls and emails, prayers, donations, gifts of food and loving support in our time of loss.

Special thanks to Boyce Funeral Home Ltd., for their support, assistance and arranging a wonderful luncheon following the service. Thanks to Rev. Leo Hughes for officiating and Helen Black for providing the music.

Our heartfelt thanks to the Pallbearers.

The McLean Family

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Convenient Downtown location in Arnprior.2nd floor 1 bedrm apt. $700./month & 2 bedrm apt. $725./month includes water & parking. Tenant pays gas & hydro, Please call Greg Townley Broker of Record, Mather Insurance & Real Estate 613-282-7125.

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One bedroom plus a child’s bedroom house in Arnprior, walking distance to schools & downtown shopping. Asking $850.00/ month plus utilities. Please contact Greg Townley Broker of Record, Mather Insurance and Real Estate 613-282-7125.

PENTHOUSE style 2 bedroom now available in Arnprior, reduced to $995. For viewing go to Kijiji Ad#470258683 or call 613-229-1850

Renfrew, central location, recently renovated 3 BR, LR, DR, full kitchen (no appliances) private drive and yard. Quiet neighbourFor Rent, Bachelor apt in hood. $890 plus utilities.

Arnprior, includes fridge & First/last and references stove & parking. Seeking required. 613.292.7323 type with proof of employment, disability or pension. $540/month. Leave RENFREW small 1 bedmessage at 613-646-2897 room partially furnished, first&last, $475+utilities, references, parking no LARGE 1 bedroom; 84 pets 613-623-4747 John Street N, Upstairs; Available Feb. 1 - heat, waAPARTter, fridge & stove includ- RETIREMENT ed. $510, 1st and last MENTS, ALL INCLUSIVE Meals, transportation, acrequired.

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613-623-7482 evening. Short Leases. Monthly Suitable ONLY for single, Specials! quiet, mature person. NOT Call 877-210-4130 suitable for children. NO PETS/NO SMOKING Large 1 bedroom apt in quiet adult building, 2nd floor downtown Renfrew.

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The Perth and Smiths Falls District Hospital is a fully accredited acute care community hospital located on two state-of-the-art sites in the picturesque communities of Perth and Smiths Falls. The hospital delivers a broad range of primary and secondary services and programs such as emergency care, medicine, obstetrics, general and specialty surgical services, dialysis, as well as diagnostic imaging, laboratory and infection control services.

As President & CEO, you will report to a highly skilled policy governance Board of Directors, and lead a reputable and skilled executive team. As a coach, manager and advocate, you will promote PSFDH’s Mission, ensure operational and clinical excellence, champion quality patient care, foster organizational accountability and financial stewardship, build upon a strong community presence, while fostering an environment where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

PSFDH has strengthened its financial position while supporting its goals of providing excellent, high quality patient care and satisfaction in conjunction with ensuring the ongoing engagement of all staff and physicians. The new President & CEO will continue to develop relationships with the staff, physicians, volunteers, auxiliaries and foundations and work on strengthening relationships and partnerships with community groups and stakeholders.

You will have experience in the areas of clinical care, quality and risk management; possess a strong fiscal acumen to ensure the PSFDH’s financial health; and solid experience developing relationships with strategic partners. The ideal candidate will also have current senior hospital administration experience. These skills will be highly valued, as will your knowledge of and exposure to policy governance.

If you are interested in a great opportunity to build and lead a progressive community hospital, rated as one of the top 10 A+ hospitals in Canada, please apply in confidence

to Ms. Lynda Hendriks, Chair, Board of Directors at ceosearch@psfdh.on.ca For further information, please contact Karen Kelly, Board Coordinator/Executive Assistant at 613-283-2330 ext. 1129 or kkelly@psfdh.on.ca.

Oil Change Specialist Part-time Marketing Co-ordinator Approx. 3 days per week Please send resume to: Mack MacKenzie Motors Ltd. Attn: Greg Mackenzie 547 New Street, Renfrew, ON K7V 1G8 8AG).**.&

Trinity St Andrew’s United Church 291 Plaunt St. S. Renfrew ON K7V 1N2 Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church is seeking a permanent part time Administrative Assistant.

Hours are 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM inclusive, Monday to Thursday (20 hours per week). Salary is $17.36 per hour plus benefits. The successful candidate will demonstrate the knowledge and skills to efficiently run an office independently and possess the following skills: Constructive interaction with other staff Excellent communication and organizational skills Flexibility Initiative and resourcefulness Personal Accountability Strong computer skills A knowledge of United Church of Canada procedures will be considered an asset.

Applications must be received no later than January 27, 2014 by e-mail at tsamandp@gmail.com or in a sealed envelope addressed to the Ministry and Personnel Committee at the church office.

Only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted. All others are thanked for their interest.

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President & CEO – January 2014 Due to the pending retirement of the current President & CEO, the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital (the “Hospital”) is seeking a highly skilled, motivated individual to fill this challenging role.

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FINANCIAL / INCOME TAX

CHRONICLE DIAMOND AWARD WINNER

ARNPRIOR CAMPUS: 613.623.1114

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CANADIAN CANCER SOCIETY Urgently Needs one volunteer leadership person for the upcoming April Daffodil Campaign in the Arnprior area.

This key team player will be responsible for coordinating pin sales at various outlets. Please help us in the fight against cancer. Call 1 800 255-8873 or email renfrew@ontario.cancer.ca

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Nearly-new washers, dryers, fridges, stoves, freezers. Warrantied, delivered. Appliance repair, parts for sale, disposal, dishwasher installation.

Support your locals! For viewing, Marc Do you have 10 hours/week To Earn $1500/month? OperSingle apt Ottawa River 613-889-9768. Arnprior ate a Mini Office from your and Castleford area, call home computer. Free Online Peter for details training.

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Panasonic Jenair microwave oven $80, Pre Form Help Wanted! Make $1000 1956 Wurlitzer, Juke motorized tread mill weekly mailing brochures Box, for records (45’s) $300 613.432.8750 from HOME! roll top glass cover, lights NO experience required. down both sides at front.

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ROOM FOR Rent, central location in comfortable private home in downtown Renfrew. Internet, satellite & parking. Shared kitchen.

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Mississippi Mills Public Library requires a Branch Services Supervisor (Pakenham Branch) Salary Currently under Review

The Mississippi Mills Public Library is looking for a Part Time Branch Services Supervisor who is dynamic, community-focused and has the experience to introduce new initiatives that are responsive to community and patron needs.

DUTIES Working in the Pakenham Branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library and under the direction of the CEO/Chief Librarian: u acts as supervisor for branch services u is responsible for providing public library services including circulation duties, reader’s advisory and reference support, collection maintenance, social media u troubleshoots technology u with our team plans and oversees programmes and community outreach u supports special grant projects or programmes (for example, summer students, tech tutors, literacy tutors) u assists with selection of adult materials u assists with the training of new staff u organizes and directs Pakenham Branch staff and volunteers u Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS. u Two year Library Technician Diploma with relevant experience in a public library setting or equivalent combination of education and experience u Successful experience in a public library setting with some supervisory experience; demonstrated progressive responsibility u Proficiency in windows based computer system/software, spreadsheet software and social media tools is required; experience with library circulation systems/software is preferred. u Excellent oral and written communications skills u Excellent public relations skills; tact, resourcefulness, flexibility and ability to perform well under stress u Ability to work as part of a team Interested candidates are invited to submit in confidence, a resume outlining their qualifications to the undersigned no later than 12 o’clock noon on Friday, January 24, 2014. We would like to thank all who apply, but only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged.

Ms. Pam Harris, CEO/Chief Librarian Tel: 613.256-1037 Fax: 613.256-4887 Email: pharris@mississippimills.ca Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of job selection.

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

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Stock Clerk (Part-Time) Receive and stock merchandise and inventory at the location. Will assist customers with carry in and carry out of merchandise. Clean the store at opening and closing. Team player with excellent customer service skills. Must be able to multi-task. Earn $500/weekly. Resumes to customershopperevaluator@live.com

Part-time Assistant required for busy, local, herb business. Various duties: preparing orders, inventory, packaging, bottling, general office.

1-2 days,Tues/Thurs.

Send resume: herbs@earthmedicine.ca

Production Artist -A career opportunity â&#x20AC;&#x201C;weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for an experienced production artist to become a Nunatsiaq News layout artist in a stable and successful group of companies. Our companies publish Nunatsiaq News, serving 40 communities across the Arctic in print and on the web, and operate Ayaya Marketing and Communications, a prominent northern advertising agency. This position is in Ottawa.

Experience in newspaper and advertising layout experience a must.

Experience preparing financial quotations for newspaper and web advertisers an asset. Competitive compensation, benefits, flexible hours and profit-sharing. Our websites are at www.nunatsiaqonline.ca and www.ayaya.ca. Send resume to David Roberts, davidr@nortext.com.

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Sarah Fraser February 9, 2000 Leona Manwell December 23, 2012 Russell Manwell January 25, 1976 Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of them as gone away, Their journey has just begun, Life hold us so many facets, The earth is only one.

Just think of them as resting, From sorrow and the tears, In a place of warmth and comfort, Where there are no day nor years, Think how they must be wishing, That we could know today, How nothing but our sadness, Can really pass away, And think of them as living, In the hearts of those they touched, For nothing loved is ever lost, And they were loved so much â&#x20AC;&#x153;Until we meet againâ&#x20AC;?

Russett, Fraser and Manwell Families

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COMING EVENTS

Earl Fraser January 18, 1983

Friday Jan 24th @ 8pm Dennis Meilleur & Dany Pallen Friday Jan 31st @ 8pm Jordan Dubeau 409 Stewart St., Renfrew

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Norma Bruce & Donna Jim & Linda And your family KELLY In memory of John Bernard - August 19, 1983 Mary Catherine September 19, 2010 George Albert - January 15, 2000 Michael John - October 2, 2003

FINANCIAL / INCOME TAX INCOME TAX Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Income Tax Service is now located at 167 Bruce St In Renfrew On Formerly at 213 Barnet Blvd. Same Phone # 613.432.2695 Now Ready for the 2013 Income Tax Season DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S TAX SERVICE 613.432.2695

Gone but not forgotten Donna SMITH, Kenneth In loving memory of a very dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away January 16, 2004.

A very long ten years.

Forever loved and remembered, Wife Adrienne and Family

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¸ Security building, Apts recently redecorated, ample kitchen cabinets and closets. ¸ Close to shopping and medical services. ¸ Elevator and Laundry on site. ¸ 1 bedroom $745+utilities ¸ 2 bedroom $835+utilities ¸ Please respectfully no pets / no smoking. ¸ Free Parking

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory

Jim Buckley

August 18, 1959January 22, 2011 To a loving Husband, Father and Grandfather.

We do not need a special day to bring you to our minds.

The days we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think of you are very hard to find.

In loving memory of a dear daughter and sister who passed away January 3, 2006.

Hillary Afelskie

Love, Kevin (Cindy), Catherine and Lois

Our hearts still ache with sadness and secret tears still flow.

They say there is a reason, They say that time will heal, But neither time nor reason, Will change the way we feel.

For no-one knew the heartache, That lies behind our smiles, No one knows how many times, We have broken down and cried.

We want to tell you something, So there wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be any doubt, Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so wonderful to think of, But so hard to be without.

2 years have passed since that sad day when the one we loved was called away.

God took her home it was His will.

But in our hearts she liveth still.

Love always Grandma & Grandpa

January 8th, 2011 Of a dear father, grandfather, and a great grandfather.

It is hard to believe it has been three years now; Each one of us still miss you on a daily basis.

Sometimes we want to call and tell you something extraordinary happened, then reality sets in that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re gone.

The memories and stories are still very much alive in each of us.

Each morning when we awake We know that you are gone And no one knows the heartache As we try to carry on.

Couvieau, Laurie

Our Granddaughter

With all our love, Leo, Emily, Doris, and Steven

In loving memory of Jamie Guindon Jan. 8th, 1976 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jan. 21st, 2011 Dani and Lizzy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dancing in the Sky What does it look like in heaven Is it peaceful is it free like they say Does the sun shining bright forever Have your fears and your pain gone away Cause Here on earth it feels like everything.. good is missing, since you left and here on earth everything is different, there is an emptiness Oh I, hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re dancing in the sky I hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re singing in the angels choir I hope the angels, know what they have I bet itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so nice up in heaven since you arrived So tell me what, do you do up in heaven Are your days filled with love and light Is there music? Is there art and invention Tell me are you happy are you more alive Cause Here on earth it feels like everything.. good is missing, since you left and here on earth everything is different, there is an emptiness Oh I, I hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re dancing in the sky I hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re singing in the angels choir I hope the angels, know what they have I bet itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so nice up in heaven since you arrived CLR496000

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Dog Sitting- Experienced retired breeder providing lots of TLC. My home.

Smaller dogs only.

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Donald R. McLean

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Remembering you Dad. Just made it past the first year since you had to leave us (December 28,2012).

We are missing our visits and little chats.

Knowing you are with Mom again gives us comfort.

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Saturday Jan 18th @ 9pm Brock Zeman CD Release Party

In Memory of Norman Fraser

ACOUSTIC GUITAR lessons taught by teacher with 18 years experience.

Located between Arnprior and Pakenham. County and popular music. All ages and levels. Please call Shelley at 613-623-8612

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FRIDAY NIGHT Friday Jan 17th @ 8pm Bahoo & the Brat

Remembered with love, Elaine Munro and Family

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Sharon Russett January 7, 1986

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CRIMINAL RECORD? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let your past limit your career plans!

Since 1989 Confidential, Memory is a way of hold- Fast Affordable - A+ BBB ing on to the things we Rating EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM love.

Call for FREE INFO BOOKAs time passes, 1-8-NOW-PARDON You are forever in our LET (1-866-972-7366) thoughts. w w w . R e m o v e Yo u r R e Until we meet again. cord.com HUNTING SUPPLIES Love Gramma, Aunts, Uncles & Hunter Safety/Canadian Cousins LOST & FOUND Fire-arms Courses and exams throughout the year. ELINOR ANDERSON FOUND beautiful grayHeld once a month at 2006 black neutered male tabCarp. Call Wenda Cochran by cat, 1-2 years old.

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Deep in our heart lies a Friendly, litter trained, 14 picture, lbs, call 613-433-3659 Of a loved one laid to rest, Renfrew In memoryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s frame we IN MEMORIAM shall keep it, Because she was one of IN LOVING MEMORY the best.

MORTGAGES CRAM, Mitchell August 16, 1985 January 16, 2009

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What it meant to lose you Jim No one will ever know.

Our thought are always with you Your place no one can fill.

In life we loved you dearly Jim In death we love you still.

Always in our hearts Sue, Andy, Lauren, Steve, Megan, Mackenzie

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PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN The â&#x20AC;&#x153;Honey Do Thisâ&#x20AC;?

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Wieland, Patricia

Bryan Silas Richard January 20, 2013 Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been one year since you left us, Left us wondering what to do next.

You were always there for us, And now we stand still waiting, You were all about family and taught us the â&#x20AC;&#x153;glueâ&#x20AC;? to keep it together, And thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love.

You are in our thoughts and prayers, Every moment, every day.

We miss you lots! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bye for nowâ&#x20AC;?

Love your wife Mary, (Randy, Carrie, Tracy, Cindy and your 9 grandchildren)

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Dodge, Misty

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In loving memory of a cherished mother and grandmother, who passed away January 19th, 2012 I Am With You Still I give you this one thought to keep I am with you still â&#x20AC;&#x201C; do not weep I am a thousand winds that blow I am the diamond glints on snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle autumnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rain When you awaken in the morningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled ďŹ&#x201A;ight I am the soft stars that shine at night Do not think of me as gone I am with you still â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in each new dawn.

Lovingly remembered and forever in our hearts

By Leanne and Zabrina and families

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In loving memory of a dear daughter and sister who passed away January 18, 2008.

They say there is a reason They say that time will heal, But neither time or reason Will change the way we feel.

For no one knows the heartache, That lies behind our smiles, No one knows how many times We have broken down and cried.

We want to tell you something, So there wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be any doubt Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re so wonderful to think of, But so hard to live without.

Some may think you are forgotten Though on earth you are no more, But in our memory you are with us As you always were before.

Misty you will always be loved and never forgotten. Loved unconditionally by Mom, Paul and your Baby Sister â&#x20AC;&#x153;Candiâ&#x20AC;? And yes you get to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Keep Herâ&#x20AC;?, please continue to protect her and guide her. XXOO

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Snow and Ice removed from roofs. Fully Insured.

Over 20 years experience.

Quality workmanship guaranteed. Call Brian 613.433.0198 or 613.432.5450

Gravel Pit, Class A Licence and hunter/fisherman’s dream, $425,000 negotiable. Total property approximately 290 acres comprised of gravel pit and lake frontage. Location Arden, Ontario. Approximately 8 km to Hwy 7 on Clark Road. Total licenced pit area approx 105 acres. Clean sand and river stone. No annual extraction limit. Site plan filed with MNR, MTO quality gravel, gravel analysis on request. Private access to Kellar Lake, includes 3,400’ of shoreline.

Contact gclark2798@gmail.com

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE SCRAP CARS Will pay $50 -$200, or more depending on types.

Picked up free.

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DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

Lawrence Edward Rouble Retired Constable, Ontario Provincial Police

Colin Warren In loving memory of our father & grandfather who passed away January 19, 2013 It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone.

A part of us went with you, The day God took you home.

If tears could build a stairway, And heartaches make a lane, We’d walk our way to heaven, And bring you back again.

In life we loved you dearly, In death we love you still, In our hearts you hold a place No one could ever fill.

Love & miss you every single day

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Forever in our hearts Marleen, Kyle & Lance, Mervin, Johannah, Ryerson, Opal & Evan

At the Deep River and District Hospital on Friday, January 10, 2014. Lawrence Rouble age 69 years. Beloved husband of Beverley Rouble (nee: Tackman). Loving father of Thane Rouble of Deep River and the late Brandon Rouble. Dear brother of Ambrose Rouble and his wife Elaine of Miramichi, New Brunswick and Mary Rouble of Seattle, Washington.

By request there will be no visitation. Cremation. Interment Service will be conducted at a later date. In memoriam donations to the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals would be gratefully appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the

Valley Funeral Home, Deep River.

Lisa Francis-Parent

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In memory of our beloved daughter who passed away 13 years ago on January 22, 2001.

Little did we know that morning, That God would call softly “come” And you dear Lisa took His hand, Your work on Earth was done.

You left us beautiful memories, Your life is still our guide, And tho we cannot see you, You are always by our side.

Our lips can speak how we loved you, Our hearts can tell what to say, And only God knows how we miss you, In our home that is without you today.

Your loving parents, Joe and Delphine Francis 38 The Renfrew Mercury EMC - Thursday, January 16, 2014

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Mary Myrtle Bickerstaff (nee Stevenson) September 10, 1917-January 7, 2014

Daughter of late Senator J.J. Stevenson and Jean Wallace Canning, Myrtle passed away peacefully at home in Westport with her daughter and friends at her side in her 97th year.

She was predeceased by her husband Arthur, grandson Lee and her brothers Gordon, Wilfred and Russell. She is survived by her daughter Sandy, son John (Dena), grandson Kerry (Leeanne), great-granddaughter Norahlee. Myrtle is treasured in the memories of special friends Yvonne, Bob, Betty, Don, Carole, Shelia and Peter.

She will be sadly missed by her nieces and nephews and friends from MacLaren’s Landing and Ottawa. Special thanks to friend and wonderful caregiver Shiromi.

The family wishes to thank the South East CCAC and its network of service providers and Dr. Riddick for their support which enabled Myrtle to remain at home.

Following Myrtle’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. An interment ceremony will take place at the Torbolton Cemetery in early summer.

In lieu of flowers, donations to food banks and seniors support services would be appreciated.

In memory of Myrtle a reception is planned for family and friends. For further information please contact Lyons Funeral Home in Westport.

Online condolence at www.lyonsfuneralhome.ca

EDGAR, Douglas Franklin (WWII Veteran) June 22, 1924 – January 11, 2014 Doug passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2014 at the Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family. Beloved husband for 62 years of the late Helen Denike (deceased 2011). Loving father of Elaine Senack (Walter), Karen Lyons (Garry) and Heather Edgar Hawk (Bob). Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Jason Senack (Nadeen), Chris Senack (Laurie), Sara Thomssen (Henning), Melissa Lyons and Alexandra Edgar Hawk. Proud great-grandpa of Victoria and Matthew Senack, Molly and Braden Senack, and Dirk and Annika Thomssen. Dear brother of Ruth Darrington (late Bill), and special brother-in-law of Evelyn King (late Dave). Also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his parents James Elgin Edgar and Mabel Anderson, and his brothers Bob (Grace), Harold (Ruth) and Alex (Ethel)Edgar.

Doug grew up in Warkworth, Ontario. He enlisted in the army and was sent overseas during WWII, where he served as a Signaler with the Canadian 4th Field Regiment, Second Battery.

After VE Day, he was promoted to Sergeant and spent 1946 supporting the liberation of occupied Europe.

In 1955, Doug and Helen and their 3 daughters moved to Renfrew, Ontario where they lived for the next 53 years. Doug was a well known and respected electrician throughout the Ottawa Valley. Both were very active in the community, dedicating countless hours to volunteer work at the United Church and the Big Brothers Association in Renfrew. In 2008, they sold the family home and moved to Arnprior.

Doug spent the last 2 years happily living at the Island View Retirement Residence, where he maintained his independence until his passing.

He will be missed by all.

The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to the dedicated, hard working staff at the Arnprior Hospital. Special thanks to Drs. Vilis and Kiskis for their compassion and excellent care.

Visitation at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave. E. (at Lorne St.), Renfrew on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church, Renfrew on Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment at Rosebank Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Partners in Caring at Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital would be appreciated by the family.

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

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BILSON Russell H. Formerly of Foresters Falls, passed away in the Montfort Hospital Ottawa, on Saturday January 11, 2014 in his 69th year. Russell Bilson son of the late Herb and Minnie Bilson.

Dear father of RayAnn Bilson, Angie ( Darrell Andrews ); Diane ( Richard ) Bilson, Karen Bilson and Wendy Bernatchez.

Also survived by several grandchildren, 1 sister Lilybelle ( Late Clarence McMillan ); 1 brother Murray ( Joan ) Bilson, several nieces, nephews, and close friends. Predeceased by 1 brother Clarence Bilson.

Friends may call at the FraserMorris & Heubner Funeral Home Cobden, Tuesday January 14, 2014 from 10am until time of the service at 11am in the chapel. Interment Howard Cemetery Foresters Falls. Donations to Ontario Heart and Stroke would be appreciated.

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LEBLANC; Hilda After many years of fighting against Alzheimer’s, Hilda passed away on Friday January 10th, 2014 at the age of 91 to join her beloved husband Ray who predeceased her. Dear mother of Sandre (LeBlanc) Charles Postma, and Cory. Predeceased by her son Rene.

Hilda will be sadly missed by her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Visitation will be held at the Goulet Funeral Home on Sunday January 12th from 2-4,79pm and after 9:30am Monday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church Renfrew on Monday January 13th at 10:30 a.m.

Spring interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery.

Donations in Hilda’s memory may be made to the Renfrew Air Cadets, 653 RCAC Squadron 164 Argyle St. S, Renfrew K7V 1T5 Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneralhome.com

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JAMES WILLIAM PILON Jim Pilon, of Cambridge, Ontario, formerly of Scotch Bush, passed away January 1, 2014 at the age of 57. He was the son of Anna Pilon (Tunney) and the late Cecil Pilon. Dear father of Jason (Nancy) and Ian (Anita) and proud grandfather of Liam & Tamara; and Marlee, Brooklyn, Celine & Vanessa.

Brother of Angela (Rob), Kathy Kilby (Brian), Lorraine Bureau (John), Raymond (Barb), Joan Gutz (Mel), Daniel (Debbie), Gregory (Patricia), Agnes, Glen, Teresa Breen (Mark), John and Mark. Predeceased by a sister, Anita. Fondly remembered by his Aunt Rita Antler and other aunts and uncles and several nephews and nieces.

Interment of cremated remains to be held in Douglas at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Renfrew Victoria Hospital – Supporting Heart Health. RVH Telephone # 613.432.4851 Ext 263

WALL; Georgina Peacefully at Hospice Renfrew with loved ones by her side on Saturday morning, January 11th, 2014. Georgina Wall of Pakenham at the age of 77 years.

Daughter of the late Stanley McKie and the late Rita Fairfield. Beloved wife of Jack. Dearly loved mother of Debbie Somerton (Peter) of Pakenham; Janice Hogan (Rick) of White Lake; Michael Wall (Greta) of Pakenham and David (Patty) of Arnprior. Dear sister of Terry McKie of Carleton Place; Robbie McKie (Ruth Anne) of Arnprior; Roddie McKie of Ottawa; Diane Currie (Michael) of Arnprior; Catherine Bahm (Dalton) of RR# 2, Arnprior and Donna Lytle of Arnprior. Predeceased by a brother, Dwight McKie and a sister, Christine McKie. Cherished and proud `Grammy of 10 grandchildren and 1 greatgranddaughter. Family and friends were invited to pay their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9p.m. and again on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. Peter Celestine Church, Pakenham on Wednesday morning, January 15th at 11 o`clock. Spring interment Parish Cemetery. In memory of Georgina, a donation to Hospice Renfrew would be most appreciated by her family.

Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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