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Great music and great causes Steve Newman steve.newman@metroland

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Quail Creek staff warm up winter.

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Grins at Frewfest Michelle Barr, daughter Shaelyn and Jack are all smiles at the petting zoo Saturday morning at Frewfest. For more photos, see page 14.

Renfrew County council gives nod to 2014 draft budget Michael Barber County of Renfrew

Timberwolves keep hold on first place.

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News - County of Renfrew Warden Peter Emon and Mayor RayeAnne Briscoe, chair of the county’s finance and administration committee, led the annual two-day County of Renfrew budget workshop last week in Pembroke.

The pair commended elected officials and county staff on the delivery of the 2014 budget.

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After adjusting for a 1.5 per cent growth in current value assessment across the county, the real impact to ratepayers will be 2.26 per cent.

With county council’s continuing goal to always minimize the financial impact on Renfrew County residents, Warden Emon said, “Creating a balance between minimizing tax increases while still delivering high quality programs and services is always challenging.

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we found ways to reach a final budget that was very responsible, and struck an excellent balance of maintaining services levels, and invested in our infrastructure while minimizing tax increases.”

Highlights of the budget include: • The 2013 county budget levy was set at $37,406,801, • The levy increase for the County of Renfrew is $1,354,548 over the 2013 levy, • The 2014 levy is a 3.76 per cent

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increase over the 2013 county levy, Mayor Briscoe, complimented elected members and staff for finding savings within their respective areas.

“The elected and staff continue to commit to quality, efficient, and transparent service delivery, with affordability always being a priority in all decisions,” she said.

A recommendation to approve the 2014 budget was to be voted on at Wednesday’s (Jan. 29) meeting of county council.

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News - Organizers hope the third annual Shake the Foundation fundraiser does exactly that at the RCAF Wing March 1.

Major Canadian headliners Brett Kissel and One More Girl will be joined by local entertainers to help raise money for the Kidney Foundation of Canada and Renfrew Victoria Hospital.

One of the major organizers is Carp resident Craig Dunbar, whose own personal life is a striking example of why the fundraiser is important.

Dunbar has a long string of relatives in Renfrew. Also, his parents Donna and Pat are former Renfrew residents, and he received kidney dialysis treatment at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital in 2007 and 2008.

Dunbar, 41, has just received (Jan. 16) a life-saving kidney with the help of research, which was made possible, in part, by such fundraisers as Shake the Foundation.

Dunbar says research allowed him to receive a kidney from someone who wasn’t donor-compatible.

“When you talk about research, sometimes people’s eyes glaze over, but I’m living proof that research works,” said Dunbar.

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Shake the Foundation Tickets are $35 for Shake the Foundation, where Kissel, a young and rising star, says the audience can expect a wide variety of music, and requests from the crowd.

He will also perform knowing his own family has a sense of what it means to support kidney foundation research, since his great uncle Don died of kidney disease.

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Kissel, 23, who has played professionally since he was 12 years old, hails from Flat Lake, Alta., but has lived in Nashville, Tenn., since last year with his wife, Cecilia.

“I realized, after a hundred trips to Nashville, that I better move here,” says Kissel.

“It’s great to live in a community where I feel inspired every day.”

Like many people in Renfrew County, he knows a thing or two about growing up on a century-old family farm, working with cattle and enjoying a rural lifestyle.

In fact, he likes telling the story of the day he rolled into bed last summer at 3 a.m. after giving a concert in Camrose, Alta., only to be awakened for farm chores before seven o’clock.

Complaining that he needed more sleep, his grandpa replied, “Wake up, because

you’re no country star on the farm.”

And his grandpa was right, says Kissel. “No matter what I do, even if it’s playing in front of 25,000 people, once I get home, work needs to be done.”

These days, his parents and grandparents are looking after his cattle, since he’s now working in Nashville, in a tremendously positive music environment.

Kissel, whose favourite singer is George Strait, says he continues to garner motivation from the likes of Strait, whom he says continues to improve with time.

While in Renfrew, Kissel’s songs will surely include selections from his major label debut album, Started with a Song, which came out in October.

That album’s content includes Together, which is about and dedicated to his Grandma Betty and Grandpa Lloyd, and Raise a Glass, which in December was top 10 on the Canadian country music charts.

Family and having a good time are core elements of his songs. For example, he credits his Grandmother Memaw’s purchase of a Sears catalogue guitar just before his seventh birthday for helping to ignite his passion for music.

Kissel, who now performs up to 150 times a year, starts his eastern Canadian swing

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Brett Kissel of Flat Lake, Alta., is a headliner for the March 1 Shake the Foundation concert at the RCAF Wing. Proceeds go to the Kidney Foundation of Canada and the Renfrew Victoria Hospital.

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Hard finding a buyer for Renfrew’s old fire truck Steve Newman steve.newman@metroland.com

News - The Renfrew Fire Department isn’t finding a buyer’s market for its used fire truck.

Following the recent arrival of its new $847,000 aerial platform truck, the department hoped to sell its 26-year-old aerial ladder truck for about $30,000.

But the market’s extremely quiet right now, and the department may just have to be patient before finding a buyer, said Renfrew Fire Chief Guy Longtin at the Jan. 13 meeting of Renfrew council.

There used to be a good market for used fire trucks just across the Quebec border. But that has changed, with some recent cash incentives from the Quebec government, explained Chief Longtin.

Renfrew followed National Fire Protection Association

guidelines for frontline equipment that included replacement of 25-year-old vehicles.

“The market’s not very good right now,” said Longtin.

“Having said that, and the Canadian dollar dropping, maybe we’ll be able to sell.”

Some salespeople have advised the truck be sold for scrap medal. But Longtin says that might fetch only $5,000, which isn’t much different than the truck’s last set of tires.

The truck is still parked in the fire hall, still in service and licensed, but Longtin says the truck is better suited as a water supply or as a backup pumper, in other municipalities, for silos or other elevated locations.

The department might receive two or three such calls per year.

However, because of the truck’s age, Longtin says he wouldn’t put any firefighter up

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the ladder.

Elevated water supply can be provided by controls operated at ground level.

The truck also has a leak in the rear boom that requires repairs, said the fire chief.

Costs to keep the truck on the road, said Longtin, are minimal, at $682 last year for items that included gas and oil.

Maintenance costs were $1,600 in 2012 and $3,700 in 2011 when the department bought new tires for the truck.

Coun. Jim Miller suggested the truck could be used as a tourist attraction for kids, instead of selling it for scrap metal.

“I guess you could,” responded Longtin. “I think it would get better service if it was just used in surrounding areas.”

Meanwhile, the fire department will continue to advertise to sell the aerial truck.

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MP rallies support for AECL, MPP ready to fight election on hydro issues Peter Clark

News - It’s estimated more than 300 people lined up inside the Horton Community Centre to meet with Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant and MPP John Yakabuski at their 2014 New Year’s levee Sunday afternoon.

Gallant told the crowd an amazing array of companies provide jobs right here in the Valley.

She pointed out that Chalk River Laboratories (Atomic Energy of Canada Limited) is the second top job provider and one of the Valley’s top corporate citizens.

“I mention this because 2014 is going to be a year when major decisions are going to be made regarding that company,” Gallant stressed.

“In the coming months, I’m going to be asking everyone in the community to pull together to ensure that the rest of the country knows and understands how vital AECL is to Canadians, Canadians who are afflicted by heart disease, Canadians battling cancer, support to our national security, the technologies they develop, support for our clean, af-

fordable, sustainable energy, and most of all, how important they are to our friends, our neighbours, the human capital we have in the riding. Those people, with their earnings, they go on to support the rest of the economy.

“By working together as one, we can beat and surpass any challenge that is in front of us,” Gallant said.

Yakabuski said politicians sometimes ask themselves, “Oh God, why do I do this?

“It’s all of those days you get out and meet the people, the real people, and then you say to yourself.

‘Oh, I know exactly why I do this.’ ” Yakabuski said two comments came up the most as people paraded through the receiving line – When is the next election? and What the hell can we do about that hydro?”

Said Yakabuski: “Let’s get to that damned election, and then maybe we can do something about that damned Hydro.”

A lot of jobs are threatened because of the cost of electricity in the Province of Ontario,” the MPP added.

“That’s something that

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Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant addresses the crowd at the New Year’s levee Sunday at the Horton Community Centre. At right, MPP John Yakabuski and wife Vicki greet Renfrew Industrial Commission executive director Dave Lemkay. has to be addressed. Unfortunately, the current government just wants to continue walking down that road, building more windmills. In fact, we have about 3,000 megawatts from wind today. They went to make

it 10. So, triple what you got out there today and think of what that is going to do to your hydro bills. That’s why Ontario needs an election, needs a new direction.”

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Exclusive ice resurfacer advertising deal struck with Tim Hortons Steve Newman steve. newman@metroland.com

News - The Renfrew recreation department has signed an eight-year arena ice resurfacer advertising package with Tim Hortons.

The revenue of $20,000, or $2,500 per year, will be transferred to an equipment replacement reserve, to provide partial funding for replacement of the resurfacer.

The exclusive agreement goes into effect April 1, 2014 and ends March 31, 2022.

Tim Horton is responsible for the supply and installation of all decaling on the new ice resurfacer, which is sched-

uled to arrive in town by late March. This work, subject to town approval, is to be paid by Tim Hortons.

The agreement also allows for the town to provide Tim Hortons with the ice resurfacer for marketing and special events at a Renfrew Tim Hortons location two dates per year. Any cost to transport the machine will be the responsibility of Tim Hortons.

There are two Tim Hortons in Renfrew.

The current and long-standing advertisers on the old ice resurfacer are Ray’s Flower, Crozier Construction and Mickey’s Promotions.

Those three businesses were

given first dibs for advertising on one-quarter, one-half or all of the new Olympia Millennium ice resurfacer.

Board advertising at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre accounts for another $12,000 to $13,000 per year, but Hill says next season’s goal is to reach $20,000 in arena advertising.

“We’re doing well, but like everybody in the business, we’d like to be selling more advertising.”

The agreement was struck after town staff compared their rates with those in North Glengarry, Mississippi Mills, South Dundas, Woolwich and Greater Napanee.

EOWC elects new chairman, vice-chair Michael Barber

News - The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC), at its annual inaugural meeting in Kingston Jan. 17, elected Warden Jean Paul St. Pierre from the United Counties of Prescott and Russell as its chair for 2014. Northumberland County Warden Linda Thompson was elected vice-chair of the caucus.

The EOWC also set its key priorities for the

coming year.

Each year, the EOWC meets to elect a chair and vice-chair whose job is to provide the main point of focus and contact for the Caucus and ensure the established priorities are moved forward.

Chair St. Pierre is also the mayor of the Township of Russell. Vice-chair Thompson is the mayor of the Municipality of Port Hope.

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stand on the sidelines. “Folks, I don’t know if you know or not, but I am running in the next election,” he said.

Yakabuski said he is proud to represent the riding and its constituents.

“There is not a better place in the world to serve the people than right here in RenfrewNipssing-Pembroke,” he said.

Sunday’s was the 10th New Year’s levee that Yakabuski and Gallant have done together.

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Hortness named Admaston-Bromley Police Services Board new chairman

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Hortness and wife Shirley retired to their Douglas rural property in 2011.

Hortness is involved with the Admaston-Bromley emergency management committee, and is a member of the Eganville Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

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News - Admaston-Bromley has a successor to Michael Quilty as the chair of the township’s police services board.

Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe introduced Dallas Hortness to council Jan. 16 “Dallas is a Highway 60 ratepayer and has a career that is very impressive with the Canadian military,” Mayor Briscoe said.

Hortness first joined the Canadian Forces at 17 as an officer candidate at the University of Saskatchewan. On receiving his BA in 1972, he served as a Military Police Lieutenant in Calgary and with the multi-national United Nations Military Police on the island of Cyprus. He voluntarily left the Canadian Forces in 1977.

From 1977 to 1989 Hortness resided with his wife Shirley and their four children at Manor Saskatchewan where he was owner of a retail lumber and residential construction company. He also coached minor baseball and hockey and served on the local Credit Union and public school boards.

Rejoining the Canadian Forces as a logistics officer in January 1990, Hortness held a succession of posi-

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Dallas Hortness takes over as chair of the Admaston-Bromley Police Services Board. tions in Petawawa, Edmonton, Kingston and Ottawa. Twice he deployed on six-month NATO missions, in Bosnia and Kosovo.

Major Hortness moved with his family on three-year international postings in 2000 to NATO Command Southeast in Izmir, Turkey, and again in 2006 as Canadian Liaison Officer at Fort Lee in Virginia.

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McNab-Braeside Township asked for support, by opposing the Ontario Provincial Police new billing model for charging municipalities for policing services starting in 2015, and Admaston-Bromley was quick to back the local township.

The proposed billing model charges each municipality a flat $260 rate per household, plus a variable charge for each call for service.

The resolution to abolish this proposal will also be forwarded to Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, as well as the minister of community safety and correction services, attorney general, association of municipalities of Ontario, and all Renfrew County municipalities.

“That’s a good resolution. This model should be scrapped,” said Mayor Briscoe emphatically. “Let’s say it the way it is.”

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Three key priorities were established for the caucus for 2014: • Completing a new economic development strategy for Eastern Ontario and working with its partners, including the Eastern Ontario Mayors’ Committee, to finalize a plan for its implementation.

• Continuing its research and advocacy work on matters related to the financial sustainability of municipal government in Eastern Ontario. This will include the writing and publication of three new ‘white papers’.

• Working to stop the spiraling costs of policing that are crippling municipal budgets.

“I am truly thrilled to have been elected to the chair’s position,” stated EOWC chair and warden Jean Paul St. Pierre.

“The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus is working very hard to support all property taxpayers in the 103-member municipalities across the EOWC region and I look forward to lending my help to such efforts.

“The EOWC takes pride in doing its homework and coming up with new ideas that contribute to positive change in our municipalities.”

“One of our major concerns is the spiraling cost of policing. The EOWC is lending its support and its voice to the efforts to reduce those costs because they are simply unsustainable. Municipalities already have

to consider spending reductions on critical infrastructure such as roads and bridges because of escalating police budgets,” added St. Pierre.

“The EOWC is prepared to look at any strategy, including working with all eastern municipalities on negotiating a single, region-wide contract. Simply changing the distribution of existing costs between municipalities is akin to shuffling the deck chairs on the Titanic,” St. Pierre said.

“The economic development of our region has been recognized as a priority, and for that reason I welcome the release and implementation of the forthcoming regional economic strategy for Eastern Ontario,” added vice-chair Thompson.

“I’m eager to see the results of this year-long collaboration, whose distribution next month will represent a significant step forward for the EOWC and its many partners.”

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“Municipalities across the region continue to face significant financial shortfalls, and one way to curb this tide is to promote economic development and encourage permanent, sustainable funding,” said County of Renfrew Warden Peter Emon.

“We have a lot of work to do this year and we have taken the first important steps by setting our priorities and we will stay focused on them.

Without a doubt, 2014 will be another busy year.”

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Providing pre-supper entertainment are, from left, Rob and Guy Jamieson, and Dennis and Riely Harrington. Cali Yakaback sang during the supper, and the Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums performed the Immortal Memory.

Youth 1st Ethan Quade LB OZ .ORTHERN 0IKE 2nd Destiny Lewis LB OZ .ORTHERN 0IKE 3rd Aaron Plazek LB OZ .ORTHERN 0IKE

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Garron receives prestigious Queen’s jubilee medal

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A recipient of a national Top 20 Under 20 Award and named by Macleanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Magazine as one of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Future Leaders under 25, Garron is a tireless advocate of youth mental health issues both in his community and across Canada.

Garron is the founder of the youth-led Mental Health Project, designed to bring awareness to mental health issues affecting youth in Canada.

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Garron has appeared on Evan Solomonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Power and Politics show on CBC, and CBC Radio Morning Show to advocate for Mental Health issues.

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NATURE

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Bald eagle photo goes big time Lifestyle - Ruth, Doug and Dan Quast were ice ďŹ shing on Constant Lake near Dacre when they noticed a pair of sharp eyes watching the action.

A bald eagle had arrived and perched in a nearby tree. The bird remained quite still and Ruth was able to get several pictures of the stately adult bird. When the Quasts returned home Ruth sent the picture to CJOH in Ottawa in the category â&#x20AC;&#x153;picture of the dayâ&#x20AC;?.

It was chosen and J.J. Clark mentioned her name and where the picture was taken on his weather segment of the news.

The picture certainly merited being shown.

There was no mention of the number or size of any ďŹ sh caught.

Bald eagles gather in areas where people have their ďŹ sh huts (we used to call them shacks) out on the ice and have associated the huts with food, ďŹ sh, mainly perch thrown on the ice.

A word of advice, do not leave â&#x20AC;&#x153;keepersâ&#x20AC;? out of the hut or you may have given your ďŹ sh to a passing eagle. It has happened on the Ottawa River, near Castleford.

JIM FERGUSON Scene from the Hawkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eye it approaches and the blue jays scatter in every direction returning only after the woodpecker leaves.

Scott and Georgia feel that it is becoming tolerant of their presence because they are able to come to within a few feet of the bird.

CANADA GOOSE

David Rodden called and on a trip through Balaclava he saw a lone Canada goose below the dam on Constant Creek.

The bird must be unable to ďŹ&#x201A;y or it would have migrated early in the fall.

It will very likely survive if the water in the creek does not freeze over.

A few handfuls of corn would not go astray and will help the goose survive.

WILD TURKEYS

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Leo Fremo saw an immature snowy owl perched in a small spruce tree off Highway 417 near Arnprior.

He was able to get two pictures of the bird, one when it was perched and one when it ďŹ&#x201A;ew.

The second picture shows the pure white underside of the bird. You will remember that last week we described a photo by Mary Steele of the dark upper side of an immature snowy owl.

No matter how you look at this northern owl it is a wonderful site to see, Leo described it as â&#x20AC;&#x153;awesomeâ&#x20AC;?.

Our hope is that they are getting enough to eat, with the temperatures so cold they require several mice or voles each day to survive.

There is no way that we know of to provide them with food.

PILEATED WOODPECKER

Scott Rodden and Georgia Quinn sent us a picture of a male pileated woodpecker that comes to their suet feeder each day.

Scott says that the woodpecker gives his loud penetrating call when

Photograph by Ruth Quast of a mature bald eagle at Constant Lake. love them. It is important to avoid any fat that contains salt, that the birds can do without.

CARDINALS

Mary Steele has two pair of cardinals at her feeders. They have been late in arriving and appear only on the milder days.

Many birds such as nuthatches, goldďŹ nches, cardinals and chickadees do not come to feeders on the very cold days because the energy they gain from the food is less than the energy it takes to ďŹ nd the food.

David and Anne Brown feed a small ďŹ&#x201A;ock of wild turkeys that have found a way to empty the Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sunďŹ&#x201A;ower feeder every day.

The feeder is suspended from a limb of a maple tree and the birds ďŹ&#x201A;y onto the limb and bounce up and Enjoy your birding. Ila and Jim down spilling the seed from the feedFerguson, 5313 River Road, RR 5, er onto the snow.

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We suggest the hard suet that surrounds the kidneys of sheep or beef cattle, unfortunately it difďŹ cult to buy.

If you do manage to ďŹ nd some place it in a wire cage or onion bag and place it away from your seed feeders.

Lard and peanut butter blended and mixed with corn meal and sunďŹ&#x201A;ower seed or commercial suet cakes are a good substitute and the birds

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OPINION

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EDITORIAL

Drivers deserve pat on the back Opinion - The snowmobilers and skiers are happy, but the cold, snowy start to this winter isn’t doing municipal taxpayers any favours.

Snow plowing and removal budgets for the latter part of 2013 and the first three weeks of 2014 have been strained by the storms that have challenged work crews all around the region.

For the most part, local roads have been fairly well plowed despite the inopportune timing of many of the snowfalls, happening often as they have on weekends and holidays.

Highway 417 was a bit of a mess for a couple of days, with unplowed lanes and icy ruts causing problems for early morning commuters.

However, drivers who exercised caution and adapted to the conditions were able to make it into work safely.

As for those who can’t seem to resist speeding or passing in dangerous conditions, it’s too

bad you have to drag up all our car insurance rates with your impatience and recklessness.

The snow plow drivers must shake their heads at some of the craziness they see as they try to make our roads safe for all.

In winters like this, snow plow drivers deserve a hearty pat on the back for their dedication and skill in what can be an exceedingly tricky job.

The plow operators have been out many times in the early morning doing an effective job keeping the highways and county roads clear.

And out in the country, municipal operators have been ensuring rural residents stay connected to their schools, hospitals, work and shopping.

Their commitment to our safety is appreciated.

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Thanks, Cobden

Blaming unions for everything is growing tiresome To the editor: Opinion - While I have never been in a union, myself, I find it very tiresome that so many people blame unions for everything from bankruptcies to bad weather.

In truth, unions are responsible for the laws and regulations that prevent companies from robbing and effectively enslaving their workforce, that force companies to pay attention to worker safety, that give employees days off and vacations so that they do no bum out that create retirement pensions, and much more.

While it is true that some union leaderships are guilty of making sweetheart deals with management that favour their friends and relatives while sacrificing the interests of the general workforce, such corruption is by nature two-sided.

Moreover, managements are often guilty of various forms of nepotism, favour-

ing their friends and relatives with pay and bonuses and other benefits not given to other employees.

The rule of not discussing one’s pay with fellow employees conveniently hides a great many sins.

Canada Post has historically been a bellwether in this country: If Canada Post employees get sick leave and other benefits, other companies give similar benefits to their workers; if Canada Post employees lose pay or benefits, other employees also lose soon after.

In perusing the Canada Post Annual Report mentioned in the Jan. 9 issue of The Renfrew Mercury, I was reminded of the so-called Good Government Act and other omnibus legislation.

Instead of a succinct document with clearly stated information, there is a longwinded tome that buries what pertinent data it may contain

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among pictures, charts, peptalk, and vague titles that obscure what the figures actually mean.

What the company’s report does not mention is how much money is spent sending) managers and executives — and sometimes their families — on expensive trips to foreign countries, trips that amount to little more than holidays at company expense.

Nor does it mention how many employees get fired for false charges just before they would retire.

Or how much of the pension fund is actually paid to management as compared with workers.

And how much money is wasted frivolously changing practices or cutting workers when a new manager or executive wants to establish his/her authority or curry superiors’ favour.

The problems at Canada Post run far deeper than

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union-management relations and they are mirrored in companies throughout Canada and the world. The majority of the wealthy and the wealthy-wannabes want to return to the days of feudalism and serfdom when people were worked to death and had no rights whatsoever, while the handful of feudal lords literally got away with murder and accumulated all the wealth. A real-life Hunger Games society.

From small to large to multinational, the majority of companies try their very best to cheat workers out of pay and benefits and safely measures, to cut their workforce to the barest minimum, and to cut service or product quality while raising prices.

The evidence is visible everywhere.

But instead of placing blame where it belongs, too many people point the finger at the unions — some out of

ignorance, some out of fear, and some out of worse motives.

Blaming the wrong people will not fix the problem. Nor will hanging onto outdated or warped ideas about companies, about politics, or about our social order.

Be thankful we have unions, and support them.

Governments that attack unions soon turn on the general populace in police-state tactics to suppress opposition to their oppressions.

History is full of examples.

The world is full of current examples, as well. Some are in our own backyard, if we dare to look.

Allison Azulay Renfrew

To the editor: Opinion - Canadian Blood Services would like to extend a warm thank-you to everyone who donated at the recent blood donor clinic on Jan. 15.

Recent winter storms have caused the closure of more than 24 clinics across Canada and we needed this community to come out strong for blood donation this week.

I am so pleased to report that the blood donor clinic collected 59 donations of blood on our target of 58.

This level of support is helping us to recover and ensure that we continue to be able to meet hospital demand.

Congratulations, Cobden!

Jennifer Heale Canadian Blood Services

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Please act to restore Canada’s democracy standing programs that are the lifeblood of a modern progressive society – in such areas as the environment, science, statistics, libraries and culture.

That such extreme departures from Canada’s mainstream culture have been imposed by a political minority is clearly a profound failure of our democracy that calls urgently for a reformed electoral system to ensure that the wishes, needs, and opinions of all Canadians are properly reflected in Parliament.

The Law Commission of Canada, in its 2004 report to the Minister of Justice, counselled that this can best be accomplished with the “mixed member” proportional voting system used in most democracies.

To accomplish this a new government will be needed.

However, notwithstanding its poor current polling numbers, thoughtful observers predict that if the opposition parties continue to split the mainstream vote the Harper government could well be re-elected under our outdated voting system.

For this reason, the Citizens’ Forum for Democracy appeals to Thomas Mulcair and Justin Trudeau together with Elizabeth May, to temporarily put the interests of the country above their normal partisan rivalry.

We respectfully ask them to prevail upon their parties to co-operate to the extent necessary for the next federal election to ensure the election of a government representing mainstream Canada – even possibly a “mainstream alliance” – with the primary goal of bringing in a fair voting system as soon as possible.

Surely, the progressive majority of Canadians has the right to expect this of its leaders.

John Carley, Chair Citizens’ Forum for Democracy Elgin

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The position will commence immediately and will continue for a six (6) week period. Rate of pay has been set at $15.00/hour. Hours will be flexible hours/shifts with a maximum 40 hours per week, no overtime. Applicants must be available to work evenings and weekends. A valid DZ Drivers Licence is required.

Apply to the Municipal Office by mail at 2253 Johnston Road, R.R. #5, Renfrew, ON K7V 3Z8 or by facsimile at (613) 432-7298, attention Mackie McLaren, CAO/Clerk.

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To the editor: Opinion - An open letter to Thomas Mulcair and Justin Trudeau.

The Citizens’ Forum for Democracy is an Eastern Ontario group of supporters of three opposition Parties, together with independents including supporters of the former federal Progressive Conservative Party.

We believe our views reflect those of the majority of Canadians that are distressed at the grave loss of our democracy, and we call on Thomas Mulcair and Justin Trudeau to recognize that, together with Elizabeth May, they share the leadership of a mainstream majority of Canadians whose interests seriously need their joint attention.

Our concerns began in 2008 when Prime Minister Harper prorogued Parliament rather than face a likely vote of non-confidence, so preventing a coalition of political parties representing a majority of Canadian voters from becoming government.

This interruption of the normal democratic process under our parliamentary system can now be seen as the beginning of an agenda to use our out-dated electoral system to enable an ideological minority to bring about transformative changes to our country that directly contradict the values of the majority of Canadians and that have destroyed our standing abroad.

Two most egregious examples stand out.

First, this government’s aggressive efforts to sabotage international agreements to combat climate change were a primary factor in Canada’s humiliating defeat in 2010 when we sought a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.

Secondly, after winning a majority of seats in the 2011 federal election with the support of less than one-quarter of eligible voters, this government, using unfair omnibus bills and limits on debate, has gutted or eliminated long-

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Renfrew Legion Branch 148 was well represented in the recent Remembrance Day poem, essay and poster competition and walked away with 10 top-three ďŹ nishes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were very pleased with the number of entries we had at the zone level,â&#x20AC;? said Legion member Ella Box who oversees the local competition.

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News - There will be even more broadband service available in the County of Renfrew than was expected at the start of a multi-year multimillion dollar project in 2011.

The Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN), in which the County of Renfrew is a founding partner, has expanded high-speed fibre internet connections across the County.

Initiated by the Eastern Ontario Wardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Caucus (EOWC) and supported by federal, provincial, municipal and private sector funding, the $170 million EORN project has been vitally important to residents, businesses and investors in the County of Renfrew. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The speed of business and personal interaction today demands access to high-speed communications, and expanded and improved broadband is critical to the economic and community development future of the County,â&#x20AC;? notes Warden Peter Emon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Access to high-speed is expected and required for connectivity to business, friends and family and the delivery of entertainment into the home. EORN has levelled the playing field for the County, making us competitive as a place for business, investment and family life,â&#x20AC;? says Mayor of Petawawa and EORN board member Bob Sweet.

Rob Bersan, operations manager of Pastway Wood Preservers expressed his companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s view. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thanks to DSL access becoming available to our business, we were able to secure contracts with companies such as Loweâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Canada and streamline our invoicing process ... using

EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) for our invoicing we have been able to take a job that took four to six hours a day and have reduced it to one to two hours a day. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t imagine not having DSL available to our business now that we have it.â&#x20AC;?

RiverRun Whitewater Resort provides rafting, paddling, camping, accommodations and adventure services to guests from around the world. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We operate our reservation system on-line to provide world-class service to our guests but, without high capacity and reliable broadband we have suffered many service outages which have cost us revenues and greatly damaged our guest relations, says owner Margaret Maloney. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are very excited and thankful for the efforts by the County of Renfrew and Eastern Ontario Regional Network to finally bring broadband service to Whitewater Region. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will allow us to move forward with new business development, reliable on-line booking and communications with our guests and enable us to meet our guest expectations for high bandwidth communications during their stay with us,â&#x20AC;? she said.

In the County of Renfrew the industrial parks and clusters which will receive improved high-speed connectivity are Renfrew Industrial Park; Highway 17/41 Industrial Cluster in Laurentian Valley; Petawawa Industrial Park; Barryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay Industrial Park in Madawaska Valley; Pine Grove Business Park in McNab/Braeside; Grants Settlement Road Area and Greenwood Road Area in Whitewater.

Overall, the EORN project has brought enhanced high-speed DSL and satellite connectivity to over 95 per cent of the homes and businesses in areas of the County which were underserviced.

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Through a five-year agreement, Ontario is making it easier for Ducks Unlimited Canada to repair or build small, low-risk dams.

These dams help protect and preserve important habitat for waterfowl.

This new approach is deTRIPP CREATIVE INC. signed to save time and money, David Orazietti, Minister of Natural Resources, and and allow government to focus Mark Gloutney, DUCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director of regional opera- its resources towards reviewing tions - eastern region, sign an agreement in Toronto large, complex dam applications. on Jan. 24.

Protecting the environment will enhance the quality of life for Ontario families and ensure s #HIROPRACTIC a dynamic, green economy for future generations. s #USTOM /RTHOTICS This is part of the governs ,ASER 4HERAPY mentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s plan to invest in people, No referral necessary build modern infrastructure and

support a dynamic and innovative business climate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wetlands are essential for the long-term health of our watersheds, for providing critical habitat to a variety of species and for ensuring our own continued well-being,â&#x20AC;? says Minister of Natural Resources David Orazietti. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The province has been working with Ducks Unlimited Canada for 40 years to protect, restore and manage wetland habitat. This initiative will allow the organization to spend more time conserving vital wetland habitat in Ontario,â&#x20AC;? he says.

Mark Gloutney, Ducks Unlimited Canada director of regional operations - eastern region, is pleased with the partnership. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ducks Unlimited Canada is very pleased to be continuing its partnership with the Govern-

ment of Ontario. This agreement streamlines our approval process and means we are able to invest more of our resources on the ground, protecting and restoring Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wetlands for future generations,â&#x20AC;? says Gloutney. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we continue to lose wetlands at an alarming rate across Canada, it is exciting to have a government that shares our vision of conserving these valuable natural resources.â&#x20AC;?

Following are a few quick facts on Ducks Unlimited and wetlands: â&#x20AC;˘ The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) is responsible for how dams are managed in Ontario. Dam owners must get MNR approval for the construction of new dams and certain repairs and alterations to existing dams. â&#x20AC;˘ Last year, Ontario signed a 15-year memorandum of un-

derstanding with Ducks Unlimited Canada to reaffirm a shared commitment to wetland conservation. â&#x20AC;˘ Wetlands are areas where land is wet either permanently or seasonally. â&#x20AC;˘ Ontario is home to approximately 24 per cent of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wetlands and 6 per cent of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wetlands. â&#x20AC;˘ In the last decade, Ontario and Ducks Unlimited Canada have worked together to conserve more than 16,500 hectares of wetlands and habitat. Ducks Unlimited Canada built and repaired 24 dams in Ontario in 2013. â&#x20AC;˘ Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Land Stewardship and Habitat Restoration Program provided funding to 24 projects in 2013 to help restore and rehabilitate more than 1,024 hectares of important habitat, including wetlands.

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Frewfest Winter Carnival A blustery breeze wasn’t about to dampen the spirits of these Renfrew Frewfest-goers during the opening-night of the town’s winter festival Friday night at Ma-Te-Way Park.

From left are kids on-ice supervisor Jessica Mahusky, Jada Newberry, Gab McNulty, Renfrew recreation program director Jo-anne Caldwell, Damion Mee and Sean O’Neil.

It takes a team effort to come up with a good snow sculpture. After a long week of subzero temperatures, there was plenty of snow to go around for everyone. There were also a lot of things to do for the entire family, both at Ma-Te-Way Park, and inside the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre throughout the day-long festival. The day included Beavertails, petting zoo, horse-drawn sleigh rides, Yaki entertainment, vintage snow machines, skating and exhibits, and featured a bonfire with marshmallows early Saturday evening followed by a fireworks display.

Little Red Theatre kept kids and parents entertained in the upstairs hall at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre Saturday morning.

The Ferguson family invented a great way to move the troops around at the Renfrew Firefighters annual ice fishing derby on the Bonnechere River Saturday morning. RegistraCedrick Landreau, left, and Angie Yagminas and niece Alana Yagminas make one of their tion and weigh-ins took place at the boat launch. Prizes were also given out following many trips down the toboggan hill at Ma-Te-Way Park Saturday morning. the derby.

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This is our way of bringing the Chartwell experience right to your doorstep and saying ‘thanks’ for being a proud supporter of Chartwell Quail Creek Retirement Residence.

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News - Cheryl Gallant, MP for RenfrewNipissing-Pembroke, was pleased to recently welcome innovators from across the Upper Ottawa Valley, Innovation Valley North, to AECL’s Keys Campus in Deep River for an information session on federal research and development initiatives. Representatives from the National Research Council and FedDev Ontario gave presentations on opportunities for Small and Medium Enterprises.

Public Works & Government Services Canada was also on hand to provide information on Smart Procurement and the Build in Canada Innovation Program.

Among those in attendance at the symposium were Haley Industries of Haley Station and Arnprior Aerospace from the aerospace sector, together with Atomic Energy of Canada

Ltd. and Bubble Technologies of Chalk River from nuclear-related industries.

Also participating in the event were innovators in the fashion sector, Morning Mist Designs of Pikwàkanagàn, from the microbrewery industry, Whitewater Brewing Company of Foresters Falls, and with the agricultural technology sector, Steqcan from Westmeath.

“I was pleased with the turnout from Innovation Valley North companies to the briefing,” stated Gallant.

“We are very grateful to AECL for providing the venue for the meeting and the tremendous support of Dr. Robert Walker, company president, all personnel from the business development branch, and those who assisted with electronic equipment.”

This seminar was the first of a series planned for 2014 to showcase federal programs available to companies in Renfrew County, and to promote networking among leading job creators in the area.

News - The OPP is preparing for the Provincial Communications Centres Symposium by calling out for communicators for the March 19-20 event in Orillia. Thirty participants will explore a career in call-taking, dispatch and civilian data entry.

The OPP is inviting applications from all men and women who are interested in exploring civilian employment in a provincial com-

munications centre and looking at the OPP as a future employer. In-depth presentations, mentoring sessions and an on-location tour of the Orillia Provincial Communications Centre will provide a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at frontline and specialized policing services.

The application deadline is Feb. 16 at midnight. For details and the application form, visit www.opp.ca.

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

Five-year $55 million injection for new industrial biomass program Editor’s note: The following is a news release from the office of Renfrew-NipissingPembroke MP Cheryl Gallant.

News - Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant is pleased to announce the launch of the federal government’s industrial biomaterials program.

The program seeks to ensure the innovative ideas of Canadian businesses get to the marketplace, by combining the expertise of the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) with the business know-how of Canadian industry leaders.

This collaboration will result in the ability to manufacture new lightweight, cost-effective and bio-sourced materials for next generation vehicles and homes, to improve the quality of life of Canadians while reducing industrial waste.

Locally, we have at least two small- and medium-sized enterprises that have been using

biomaterials in non-traditional applications.

Valley Bio is a Cobden area business that creates high-value agricultural products, including bio-fuels, organic paint, and is the leading distributor of hemp seed genetics in Eastern Canada. Ensyn Technologies of Renfrew is a producer of liquid bio-fuels made from wood biomass agricultural residues.

The industrial biomaterials program is a $55-million initiative over five years consisting of a $30 million investment by the NRC, and $25 million generated through collaborative projects with industry, academic institutions and other government departments.

“Helping to keep Canada’s transportation and construction industries competitive in global markets by combining resources from Canadian companies to advance research and development in the manufacturing of industrial biomaterials has led to job creation in all regions of Canada,” stated Gallant.

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Why cycling is good for county and why it’s such a great place for cycling Ish Theilheimer

Lifestyle - It’s good to see cycling in the news in Renfrew County. The place is a natural marvel for riding, and the potential benefits of cycling for the county and its people are many.

I confess: I’m a ‘rider,’ and I have been for 50 years. With luck, I hope to get in a lot more riding. For seven months a year, it offers me a great way to stay in shape, get around, save money and enjoy the outdoors. And there are few greater places to be outdoors, on a bike, than in Renfrew County.

Safety, however, is a big concern.

Most riders know someone who was killed on a bike somewhere. I do.

There aren’t many sports you can say that about. Not many people get killed playing hockey, football or even skiing, for instance. Safety concerns keep a lot of people off bikes.

These concerns are not insurmountable. If you’re careful, ride by the rules and make yourself very, very visible, you’re pretty safe, most of the time on a bike, which is why I plan to keep riding the roads of Renfrew County. I’d like to see them become a lot safer, though.

It’s one of the best places I know to to ride. My wife Kathy and I almost always take or rent bikes when we travel, and, in this way, we’ve seen parts of Quebec, Nova Scotia, P.E.I., France, England, Cuba and many places in Ontario and the U.S. When you go by bike, you see a things up close that you’d never catch in a car.

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Kathy Eisner Theilheimer and Ish Theilheimer on the the bikefriendly south shore of the St. Lawrence River near Montmagny, Que., in the summer of 2012.

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people, and they’re usually a lot more friendly than if you roar up in an airconditioned chariot. You rarely find better riding than here.

Kathy, in particular, loves being able to ride 12 km. to work at Killaloe Public School.

She loves the boost it gives her health and setting a good example for students.

Renfrew County offers riders amazing scenery, a growing network of paved backroads, a lot of friendly people and many great things to do.

When it comes to vacationing, Kathy and I are always on the lookout for places as nice to visit with bikes as Renfrew County, and they’re hard to find. When we find them we go spend money in those places at restaurants, hotels, services, gifts to bring home, and events.

Cycling is really big right now.

You’ll see a lot of bikes on TV commercials these days aimed at younger and middle-age adults. That’s because Canadian public interest in cycling is at an all-time high. Global News calls cycling “the new golf.” More than a million Ontarians ride daily.

Small things could really help promote safe cycling. A well-marked network of bike routes would steer riders to the best and safest roads and alert drivers to the presence of cyclists. Ongoing efforts to educate cyclists and drivers – both locals and passers-through – can make our roads safer. Hardened shoulders can encourage riders and save lives.

Hardening shoulders is controversial, though, because it costs money at a time when local governments are being squeezed on other fronts.

That’s why an incremental approach

like the one proposed by Renfrew County’s staff makes sense. Their plan is to harden shoulders on roads being rehabilitated.

It will cost less than two dollars per household annually to do this, which seems a small price to pay for safety.

Where real leadership is needed is the province of Ontario.

Last year, for instance, the province repaved the section of highway we ride to Killaloe and Golden Lake and actually made the strip on the right side of the road narrower than it had been previously. It did nothing to encourage people to get out of their cars, get some exercise and quit burning gas.

It can be quite terrifying to have a car or truck pass you with less than an arm’s length clearance when you’re on a bike and they’re going

100 km/hour. This is one of the main reasons why more Canadians don’t ride. They’re scared out of their wits, and with some justification.

Cyclists are entitled, by law, to ride on all roads except freeways.

As a rider, the safest place to be is where drivers can see you, which means out on the road, but this is a not a comfortable place to be on a busy highway.

The provincial government introduced a strategy to promote cycling last year.

A lot of it comes across as wellmeaning talk. MTO should be hardening shoulders on all roads it repaves, just as Renfrew County’s staff has proposed.

Renfrew County is a great place to ride, and more cycling would be good for Renfrew County.

Through my work with a theatre

company that brings thousands of people to the Ottawa Valley, I see real payback potential. If the County develops a national or international reputation as a bike-friendly, can’t-miss, natural and cultural attraction, the economic benefits can be substantial.

Hospitality is already the county’s biggest industry, and it can become much bigger. Making the county more bike-friendly will give this, our main sector, a big additional boost.

Renfrew County is indeed a great place to cycle, but it could be a much better and safer place with a bit of attention, and that effort would pay off in many important ways.

Ish Theilheimer lives on the Bonnechere River near Golden Lake. He is a writer, musician and producer of Stone Fence Theatre.

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ART

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We’re surrounded by art Diana Wakely

ART IN OUR MIDST

I thought I would bring everyone up to date to what is happening in the art world in and around the Valley and Ottawa that involves many RAG members.

If you check out the Renfrew Town Hall there is now artwork hanging there.

This was one of the proposals of the Master Plan passed by the town last year.

The Renfrew Medical Centre’s hallways are lined with over 50 paintings, which helps temper a trip to the doctor. Sheila Fletcher has paintings in Dr. Rouble’s office, and Jill Alexander has her work in Dr. King’s as well at The Dash of Fab on Raglan.

You can also see many paintings of local artists at the Renfrew Tea Room where the walls are covered from table to ceiling with wonderful works.

I won’t stop there because John Wilson Investments (formerly Money Concepts) features RAG members in their window every week.

Donohue Art and Frame supports local artists and you can see their works upstairs on the sec-

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March 1 sees Frank Harper taking part in the Music and Art Expo at Era on Clarence Street in Ottawa and Jill Alexander painted a door for Habitat Unhinged that will be part of an auction for Habitat for Humanity.

I know there are other events and other artists that are not mentioned here but, check out our website for future events.

Renfrew and area is blessed with many talented people, so take the time to look at the places mentioned and appreciate what you see.

Our project for the next meeting was suggested by one of our newest members, Laurie, suggesting that we bring in our version of a stained glass window.

It is one thing to do it in glass but to capture the look of a window with the colours on paper or canvas should be interesting. So get on your thinking caps, grab the brushes and go for it.

See you Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 7 p.m. at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church, 291 Plaunt St. (please use Quarry entrance). Everyone welcome.

Keep in mind, Art In the Park 2014 is July 12 and 13, 2014.

For more information, contact Diana @613433-3635 or our website www.renfrewartguild. com

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The year and events are in full swing and we are looking forward to 2014.

It is too bad we are in the part of the world that consists of cold and snow.

Oh well, as I think I have said before, this is the time when most artists get the bulk of their painting done.

Inside where it is warm, a great time to get your creativity down on canvas or paper. I know that Sheila Fletcher and a few others probably don’t agree as they are on the slopes skiing.

As a non-participant in winter sports, I will honker down in my studio.

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BUSINESS

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Opeongo High School graduate noted for his philanthropy Canada California Business Council

Community - Lee Fraser, former student of Opeongo High School, and graduate of Ottawa University, was recognized for his outstanding contribution to the world of business and community Oct. 26 at the Telfer School of Management Alumni Association Gala of Excellence..

He, along with four other remarkable alumni, were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the world of business, the community and their alma mater The Trudeau Medals, the Young Achiever’s Award and the Dean’s Philos Award were presented in Ottawa.

Fraser was selected to receive the Dean’s Philos Award, which recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding philanthropic achievement and social commitment.

This award was established in 2004 on the Telfer School of Management’s 35th Anniversary.

Fraser now resides in Los Angeles, CA. He is chairman of the Canada California Business Council (CCBC) and has spent more than 12 years working with business and government leaders both in Canada and California to help facilitate job growth and increase foreign direct investment locally in the U.S. Fraser is vice president of business operations and marketing partnerships, Fraser oversees the financial operations team responsible for managing the procurement, planning, analysis and accounts payable activities for Warner Bros. Worldwide Television Marketing.

He also works collaboratively with senior Warner Bros. executives

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Before that, Fraser worked for Waste Management Inc. in their Financial Planning & Analysis group. Fraser started his career in public accounting working for Ernst & Young, LLP in Canada and later PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP when he immigrated to the U.S. He received an honors bachelor’s degree in commerce from the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa.

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Good day for hockey and fishing The Renfrew firefighters held their annual ice fishing derby on the Bonnechere River Saturday. Hunter Muselak, left, and Nick Wright decide to get their own brand of river hockey going during the ice fishing derby. At right, the Coulas and Plazek families team up for some ice fishing. In front from left are Tamara Plazek, Miriam Plazek and Ainslie Coulas; and back row, Aaron Plazek, Elsie Coulas and Marsha Coulas. Ainslie Coulas had caught a 1.5-pound pike about an hour earlier. The Plazeks came all the way from Peterborough to participate in the derby.

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Anglers getting lines ready for Castleford Ice Fishing Derby Feb. 15 Peter Clark peter.clark@metroland.com

Sports - The popular Castleford Charity Ice Fishing Derby is ready to roll in 2014.

This year’s ninth-annual derby is set for Saturday, Feb. 15 on the family day weekend. It runs from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

“What better way to enjoy free family fishing weekend than outside in the fresh air,” committee member and treasurer Don Storie said.

The Castleford Charity Ice Fishing Derby has raised more than $40,000 for local charities over the first eight years, Storie noted.

“All of this is made possible by the

overwhelming support of our local businesses, volunteers and residents of the Valley who support our charity efforts.”

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The 2014 recipients are Community Living Renfrew County South (Arnprior and Renfrew), Horton Community Centre and Hospice Renfrew.

Last year Storie and committee president Vern Barr presented cheques of $2,300 to Community Living, CEDSA (Assisting Children With Ectodermal Dysplasia Syndromes) and the Horton Community Centre.

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Information on the fishing derby can be found on the website www. castlefordicefishingderby.com.

Entry fees are adults $10, and ages 17 and under $5. Tickets are available at JR’s County Store in Chenaux, Robbins Convenience Store Braeside, Towey’s Bay’t and Tackle Arnprior, and Gourley’s Store and Gas Bar, Scott & Sons Hardware and NAPA Auto Parts in Renfrew.

It’s also not too late to register on the day of the event.

On derby day, tickets can be purchased at Larry Rawn’s garage at the corner of Thomson Road and River Road. Weigh-ins of fish will be at the

same location.

Ministry of Natural Resources regulations apply, with live release preferred. Fishing takes place on the Ottawa River from the Chenaux Dam to Chats Falls.

“As usual, there will be many prizes drawn on your derby tickets from our pool of prizes donated by our local businesses,” Storie said.

The adult entry draw prize is an ice fishing package consisting of a portable ice hut and a power auger.

The kids entry draw prize is a 125cc ATV. The person bringing in the largest fish receives $300 and a trophy.

There are also men, women, intermediate and junior categories which

win money prizes and trophies.

A shanty breakfast gets underway at 6 a.m., while the 5 p.m. supper is supplied by the Horton Volunteer Firefighters Association at the Horton Community Centre.

Awards are at 7 p.m. The bar will be open and a DJ will be supplying music.

Should poor ice conditions result in the cancellation of the fishing portion of the derby itself, everything else, breakfast, draws, DJ, etc. will go on as planned in the Horton Community Centre.

However, Storie is confident.

“We have between 20 and 24 inches of ice out there now,” Storie added.

Eugenie captivates a nation; Biebs could use her help PETER CLARK Peter’s Putterings

When was the last time you wanted the hockey game to end quickly so you could tune in to tennis?

You need only go back to last Wednesday night for me.

Like all other Canadians, I was cheering on Eugenie Bouchard to outserve Li Na and advance to the Australian Open final.

It wasn’t to be. Nerves got the better of the Westmount, Que., native as she lost the first set 6-2.

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– fresh off her quarterfinal victory two days before – if she could date anybody, who it would be.

“Justin Bieber,” was her almost sleepish reply.

In lieu of recent events, perhaps Bouchard is the tonic the Biebs needs to keep himself out of trouble.

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Apparently, when the game was awarded to the New York area two or three years ago, the National Football League didn’t realize the possibility of snow or poor playing conditions in that part of the United States in early February.

Doesn’t matter. Peyton Manning prevails. Denver Broncos 30, Seattle Seahawks 20.

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Bouchard regrouped to take a 2-0 lead in the second set before dropping a 6-3 decision.

But, by reaching her first semifinal in a Grand Slam event, Bouchard moved up in the tennis rankings from 30th in the world to her age – 19.

More notoriety could be on the horizon.

The woman conducting the postmatch interview needed a boot in the backside after asking Bouchard

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Wolves split dramatic weekend decisions Larocque, Dylan McNamara, Julian The Wolves answered with just 18 Dumont and Lucas Driscoll-McKin- shots the way of Stittsvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Quinton non collected other Pontiac goals.

Abrams, and only four in the third Matt Schroeder faced 27 Pontiac period.

Sports - Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave early to beat shots in the win while counterpart the traffic. Stay to the end.

That was the lesson from both Ren- Danick Boisvert challenged 35 RenWOLVES HOWLINGS frew Timberwolves games last week- frew shots in the Shawville net. end. There was no security in a twoThe Wolves had several draws Frigoal lead, pro or con, as the Wolves day night with proceeds going in supSTITTSVILLE 3, WOLVES 2 split their Eastern Ontario Junior port of injured Shawville player Brett Hockey League contests.

On Sunday, it was the Wolvesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; turn Nugent, who sustained a serious into blow a two-goal lead in this wacky jury during a game in Perth Oct. 27.

Colleen McAdam and Andrew Evworld they call junior B hockey.

WOLVES 7, PONTIACS 5 Paced by a pair of Tanner Smith ans shared the 50-50 draw and donatDown 5-3 through 40 minutes at markers in the second period â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both ed winnings of $274 to the cause.

Linda Kidd won Ottawa Senators the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre Fri- on setups from linemates Sean Kyte day, four third-period goals catapulted and Scott Conroy â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Wolves ap- tickets, Paul Wolfe a Hockey Canada the Wolves to a stunning 7-5 triumph peared to have things well under con- jersey, Randy Pender a Wolves jersey and John Deshane a Bauer Vapor. trol at 2-0 after 40 minutes. over the visiting Pontiac Juniors.

In all, the Wolves raised $1,800 for But capped by Alex Hulfordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s secThree goals came in the last five minutes as the Valley Division leaders ond goal of the night with just 1:01 the Nugent family.

The Wolves host the Perth Blue ran a winning streak to three games. remaining, the Stittsville Royals Tanner Smith and Colin Bradbury pulled off their own dramatic home- Wings Friday at 8 p.m. A dollar from each gate admission will go to the both had goals early and goals late ice comeback to win 3-2.

Derek Varrin notched the first Renfrew and District Food Bank. to lead the charge. Smith narrowed On Sunday, the Wolves travel to Shawvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lead to 5-4 with his sec- Stittsville tally. Kevin Groulx had asShawville for a 3 p.m. contest, and sists on all three Royals markers. ond 5:25 into the final stanza.

A busy Matt Schroeder faced 37 then play in Arnprior Wednesday, After Issac Anderson rapped a TyFeb. 5 at 8 p.m. ler MacDonald rebound home to tie it shots in the Renfrew goalcrease. with exactly five minutes remaining, Bradbury snapped home the game EASTERN ONTARIO JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE winner 1:47 later. Scott Conroy added VALLEY DIVISION STANDINGS insurance 53 seconds after that.

Defenceman Dylan Zavitske GP W L OTL SOL Pts notched a second-period Renfrew Renfrew 32 20 10 1 1 42 marker while Troy Taylor and Luke Arnprior 34 18 14 2 0 38 Lapierre made their niche in the assist Almonte 33 13 14 2 4 32 column with three apiece.

Stittsville 34 13 17 3 1 32 Isak Savard led Shawville with Perth 34 12 16 2 4 30 a goal and two helpers. Alexandre Shawville 31 12 15 3 1 28 Peter Clark

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Skiers on the podium Lauren Campbell-Brunke of Renfrew, left, celebrates her fourth-place finish in the GS race. Teammate Sophia Tan of Kanata, second from right, is third. See story on page 28.

UOV girls post win and a loss Peter Clark peter.clark@metroland.com

Sports - The Upper Ottawa Valley Junior Bs split a pair of one-goal National Capital Region Ringette League decisions Sunday.

The Valley gals got a pair of goals from Renee St. Cyr in a 5-4 win over Nepean at the Nepean Sportsplex.

Daphnie Rose, Hannah Bradley and Taylor Virgin added single markers.

Then it was off to Richmond where UOV lost a tough 2-1 decision to West Ottawa. Bradley notched the lone UOV goal. Emily Johnston added an assist in both games.

Rickell Blaedow was between the

pipes in the two contests for UOV. On Saturday, the Upper Ottawa Valley Tween B2 squad took on Metcalfe at the Cobden Astrolabe Arena.

The first game finished in a 4-4 tie. Emma Kluke, Abigail Schwan, Camryn McCallum and Erica Mosseau were UOV goalgetters.

Metcalfe won the second contest 6-3. Kluke had a two-goal performance for UOV. Mosseau suppled a single.

Schwan, Sydney Broome and Lauryn Atkins led in the assist column with a pair each over the two games. Carolyn Wytenburg tended goal in both games for UOV.

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Free-throw winners The Renfrew Council (1916) of the Knights of Columbus held their Council Free Throw Championship at St. Joseph’s High School Jan. 20. Division winners ages 10 to 14 are, seated from left, Emily Saumure (10), Shaylea Edgell-East (11), Mercedes Malone (12), Sydney Perry (13) and Brianne McNulty (14). Emily Saumure and Shaylea Edgell-East tied for girls’ high score, each earning a Knights basketball. Standing are Keilan Leclair (10), Devon Essiambre (11), Tyler Blackburn (12) and Jacob Schuler (13). Tyler Blackburn also earned a Knights basketball for the boys’ highest score. These first-place finishers are eligible for the District (44) Free Throw Championships, to be held at St. Joseph’s High School on Feb 4 at 7 p.m. Second-place finishers Haiden Mousseau (11), Liam Retty (12), Savanah Leclaire (10), Jade Ferguson (11), Kelsey Naismith (12) and Leah Trainor (13) are also eligible to compete at the higher District level, in competition with first- and secondplace finishers from Eganville and Arnprior.

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The 39th annual winter carnival runs Friday, Feb. 7 through Sunday, Feb. 9.

As always, the three-day festival features fun-filled events for the entire family, and no one can say they left hungry.

The grand finale Sunday,

Feb. 9 at St. Michael’s Catholic School is the annual roast beef dinner from 4 to 6 p.m.

The family can also partake in a bonfire and sleigh rides with Pat McIntyre Saturday at 6 p.m.

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News - Participants in the third annual Calabogie Blues and Ribfest present this $2,230 cheque to Cystic Fibrosis Canada (CFC). A total of 19,000 people attended the three-day August festival whose headliners were Colin James and Johnny Winter. From left are Lois Graveline, regional executive director of CFC; Calabogie Peaks Resort owner Paul Murphy; CFC regional community engagement co-ordinator Meg O’Connell; Steve Whitley, senior client relationship manager for Scotiabank’s eastern Ontario division; Gayle Main, Calabogie Peaks Resort recreation and events general manager; Stuart Hodge, president for CFC’s Ottawa chapter; and Todd Bernard, co-owner of DAWG FM radio station. Ribfest co-hosts Calabogie Peaks and DAWG FM contributed $1,115 from festival proceeds to Cystic Fibrosis Canada. The other $1,115 came from Scotiabank. The festival also donated $1,865 to the Calabogie community centre’s Raise the Roof project, courtesy of Scotiabank and Class Axe Guitars of Kemptville.

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Powering to podium Valley-based ownership gives junior A team new look Anne Lefebvre Calabogie Ski Racing Club

Sports - Calabogie Ski Racing Club’s alpine athletes kicked off the season with a bang. The U14s and U16s both had back-toback races Jan. 18 and 19 and topped off the weekend with several podiums and personal bests.

The U14s travelled to Vorlage for a slalom on Saturday. The race course was long and steep but the conditions and weather were favourable. Out of 56 female racers, Lauren Campbell-Brunke of Renfrew kick-started her season by neatly carving into fourth place. Alexandra Kerr of Kemptville achieved a personal best 15th place.

The U14 boys compete in a category against 66 other racers this season.

Sam Duff of Pembroke emerged victorious, despite a fall on his first run. Jack Alexander (Carp) managed to squeeze into 12th place after missing a gate and hiking on his first run.

Sean Swayze (Braeside) put together two solid runs to land in 19th, with Connor Allen (Manotick) close behind in 26th. Owen Barr (Carp) skied to 37th place and Tyler Lefebvre (Calabogie) came 43rd after missing a gate and hiking back up the course.

Sunday saw the U14s at Camp Fortune on a GS course that was so icy it was bulletproof.

The girls dominated.

Sophia Tan sped to the podium, finishing third, with Lauren Campbell-Brunke

right behind in fourth. Alexa Loudiadis rounded out the top 10 in eighth place.

By the time the boys skied, the ice was beginning to claim some victims. Twenty-four of the male racers crashed out on one of their runs, with Sam Duff, Jack Alexander and Aiden Keuninckx being Calabogie’s fall guys.

However, all three boys rallied for excellent second runs. Sean Swayze, Connor Allen, Tyler Lefebvre and Owen Barr were a tight team, finishing 15th, 16th, 18th, and 19th.

The U16s had a grand inaugural weekend. The team travelled to Mont Cascades for a slalom on Saturday, then had home hill advantage at Calabogie Peaks with a GS on Sunday. The boys race against 47 other athletes, while the girls’ division features 49 racers.

Alex Duff (Pembroke) finished third in the slalom and doubled this feat with a third in the GS as well. Connor Maclean (Manotick) had a strong season start as he sped to 26th in slalom and 29th in the GS. Jenna Wissing (Kanata) also had a solid performance, coming in 28th on Saturday and 39th on Sunday. Aylen Ferguson (Carp) did not finish one run in her slalom race, but was comfortably inside the top 10 in her GS race with a clean eighth-place result.

While the U14s and U16s now have a weekend to fine-tune their training, it is time for the U10s and U12s to strut their stuff.

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Sports - The Kanata Lasers hockey team has gone back to its original name under new ownership that has Valley connections.

The Renfrew resident and former Arnprior Packers player Cory Greer and Nepean developer Nick Urbisci bought the former Kanata Stallions junior A hockey team from John Russo effective Jan. 3. Greer, who holds 75 per cent of the ownership shares, said he hopes the name change will help the Central Canada Hockey League team as it rebuilds.

“Bringing the Kanata Lasers back, they were a successful team; never missed the playoffs. They won the Art Bogart and Fred Page cups,” said Greer, president of the franchise. “It just made sense.”

The Kanata Valley Lasers were founded in 1987 and held the name until 2002, when they were sold from the Kanata Sport Club to Dynasty Flooring. The new ownership moved the team from the Jack Charron Arena to the Kanata Recreation Complex and changed the name to the Kanata Stallions.

Greer said the Lasers still have a shot at the playoffs this season, but the focus will be on creating a stronger team. “We’re really rebuilding right now. We’ve committed to picking up the speed on that, making it happen,” he said.

Greer, who played junior B with the Packers, has been coaching minor hockey for 17 years. His wife, Kim, is president of the Renfrew Minor Hockey Association. They live in Renfrew with their three boys, who all play minor hockey.

“I love the hockey,” said Greer. “I enjoy working with kids. I really enjoy going out and watching hockey.

This (purchase) was a good opportunity to be involved.”

Greer filled in the players on the upcoming changes just before the holidays. “We had a team get together;

filled them in on what the plans are and they seemed to be very excited about it,” he said. “Our plan is to have a brand new start to the franchise, bring it back to one of the most successful and respected franchises in the CCHL.” Lou Nistico, general manager of the Lasers, said he thinks the name change was a good call.

“I think it’s great going back to the old name; there’s a lot of history there,” he said. “I think it’s important to go back to the roots.”

The team will continue playing in their Stallions’ jerseys until they can be replaced – the start of the next season at the latest – and the Lasers logo is being redesigned, said Greer.

John Hill, who spent the past year as general manager of Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League champion (junior B) Ottawa Junior Canadians, and GM of the Arnprior Packers before that, has been hired as the director of hockey operations.

Arnprior businessman Corey Foster will remain the Lasers’ head coach, but other changes will be coming down the line, said Greer, although he wouldn’t comment about what they might be. Another Arnprior resident, Dustin Dorken, is an assistant coach with the team.

“In the big picture, we’ve got to

turn this team around,” Greer said. “I’m impressed with the team. We have a lot of the right players,” he added. “We want this to be a place that kids want

Church Services Trinity-St. Andrew’s The Renfrew Presbyterian Church United Church 291 Plaunt St. S. Rev. Russell Wardell Rev. Susan Tough Sunday Worship 10am For all Ages • Wheelchair Accessible

Website: http://www.tsarenfrew.ca _____________________________

St. James Lutheran

SUNDAY WORSHIP 10AM Nursery Care Available

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

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Hebron Christian Reformed Church

Renfrew Baptist Church

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 _____________________________

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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)

66 Elgin Ave. E. 613-432-5078 REVEREND CATHY McCAIG SUNDAY FEBRUARY 2 – EPIPHANY 4 9:00 am –Worship with Holy Communion & Fellowship _____________________________

431 Albert St. Rev. Daniel Meinema Sunday 10 a.m.

Worship Service – Nursery Available Sunday School During Service Coffee Break Women’s Interfaith Bible Study Wednesday mornings From 10:00 -11:30 a.m.

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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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to come to start off their careers; where they can continue their careers at a higher level, whether it be in schooling or in the OHL or wherever they end up.”

56 Wrangler Rd. (across from Canadian Tire) Pastor Peter Snow Sunday Worship @ 10am All are welcome

Wheelchair Accessibility EVERYONE WELCOME If transportation required Call Church Office 613-432-5452 Tues-Fri 8am

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

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

Sunday, February 2 - 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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The Renfrew Curling Rink

Renfrew ladies compete at provincial ’spiel Andy Sklepowicz Behind the Glass

River, Renfrew met points leader Pembroke and came home with a 3-and-1 record, moving them into contention.

The team of Rob Warren, Don Rouble, Jim Berg, and George Burton used steals of four to handily win both of their games.

The Gary Smith rink with Dave Eady, Ed Hanson and Bernie Leclaire were up two in the eighth without hammer, but unfortunately, could not make the key shots and gave up three for a loss.

They won their second game, also up two in the eighth, but with hammer, and this time

sealed the win.

Congratulations to the winners of the Red Anderson trophy at 9-0, Rob Warren, Tony Lapiennes, Jack Ledger and Ted Digel and to the runners-up, both at 7-2, Brian Yolkowskie, Tom Gray, Alex Baillon and Bill Neff and the team of Dave Eady, Burt Virgin, Alain Pauze and Rick McCallum.

This weekend we will have the best club curling on show as both ladies and men’s teams take to the ice for the club championships.

Come out and cheer your favourites on and enjoy our hospitality.

Valentine’s Bonspiel Saturday, February 15th, 2014 2 – 6 end games $20/person Potluck Dinner Prizes for best Costumes Contact Shelley at 613-432-2870 Royal Canadian Air Force Associa on - 433 (Champlain) Wing 164 Argyle Street South, Renfrew, ON K7V 1T5 Office: 432-4485 Lounge: 432-9155 E-Mail: afac433wing@yahoo.com

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Two Renfrew wrestlers fare well in provincials Renfrew Amateur Wrestling Club

Sports - Two local men competed in the junior provincials this past weekend in Kingston.

The age group is 18-19, meaning our high school men competed against first-year university competition where these men received much higher levels of training and support for the sport. But this did not slow down our local competitors.

Jesse Wilson finished the

Saturday matches in third place.

He lost only to two of last year’s Canadian champions, one who captured gold at the Canada Summer Games and the other at the Canadian nationals.

Jake Cartman, in one of the largest weight divisions, came up against some very tough competition but demonstrated he was in the game. Cartman won his first match by superiority with a score of 10-0. Jake finished just off the podium, but lacked the opportunity for tough

training that his other opponents had. If Jake had the same opportunity as the university men had, I feel strongly that the results would have been reversed and Jake would have definitely been at the top of the podium.

Both men remained for a Sunday tournament (Queen’s University Open) where they competed against senior men, who will later compete for spots on the Canadian Olympic team.

This took courage to compete against such strong and sea-

soned opponents who regularly practise a minimum of six times per week and some who practise 18 or more times per week.

Both Jake and Jesse finished in fourth spot. Jake narrowly missed the podium as he lost his final match by one takedown.

These men will return to the practice mat to prepare for their school regional championships (EOSSAA) where they will need to finish in the top two positions to advance to the Ontario high school championships.

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Sports - Our two ladies teams travelled to Belleville on Jan. 17 to play in the Best Western Competition Provincials and came home with identical 1-2 records.

Yvonne Sklepowicz, Christine Johnson (playing for regular vice Laurie Millar), Gail Keyes and Anne Windle, playing as a team for the first time, lost their first hard-fought game to the Wright rink from Weston.

They came back with a win in their second game after being down two without hammer in

the eighth to steal a win over the Clark team from the Dixie CC from Mississauga.

The team struggled in the third game, being eliminated by the Trevail team from the Chinguacousy CC of Brampton.

The second Renfrew squad of veterans Barb Westgarth, Shelley Jamieson, Stephanie Langlois and Barb Roy mirrored their compatriots, losing to the Koeler rink from the St. George’s CC in Toronto, then defeating the Wilson team from Brampton and dropping their final game to the Nicholas rink from Campbellford.

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Feb. 19, 26 and March 12 due to prior commitments at MaTe-Way Activity Centre.)

Discover the fun, challenge of duplicate bridge Carol Sulpher

Community - Duplicate bridge is a great game that provides social interaction, mental exercise, and just plain fun. A group of interested individuals is making plans for the establishment of a duplicate bridge program for the residents of Renfrew and area.

Therefore, a warm invitation is extended to the many fine contract bridge players who play in small groups on a regular basis or not so regular basis in the kitchens and drawing rooms of homes in the area. Why not consider joining in the fun, and expanding your experience of the

stimulating game of bridge?

A friendly, relaxed environment is promised. It is hoped that the following information will help you form an affirmative response to the invitation to join:

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve only played social bridge. How will I adjust to duplicate?

Except for a few differences in scoring, it is much like your regular game. Our club organizers are very friendly and helpful, and will guide you through.

When and where will the game take place?

The game will take place on Wednesday afternoons, beginning Wednesday, Feb. 5. It will be held at Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre with each session starting promptly at 1 p.m., and over by 4 p.m. Be sure to arrive at least 10 minutes early in order to register and get settled in. (Please note there will be no duplicate bridge on

So what makes duplicate bridge different?

The setup of a duplicate game gives you the opportunity to play against a wide variety of pairs -- from seasoned players to bare beginners -and to compare your bidding and play with theirs. Your mistakes (and your triumphs) will be clearer because youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see how several other players bid and played the same cards

you held. And because you have the chance to earn a top score on every hand (even if you hold a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yarboroughâ&#x20AC;? with no honour cards), youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be paying full attention to every trick!

How much does it cost to play?

An afternoon of bridge will cost each person $5. This will help defray the costs of the heat, lights, refreshments and other administrative purchases required.

I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a partner, but I would like to play. What should I do?

Bridge is a partnership game, but if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have a partner, the organizers will usually be able to find a partner for you. Just call someone from the contact list below in advance, or arrive a half

everyone who is interested in trying their hand at duplicate bridge and who is available on Wednesday afternoons.

Playing bridge truly provides â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;aerobics for the mind!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; If you would like more information about playing in this club, please contact Ruth Grant at 613-432-8235, or Jeannie Yagminas at 613-4325494 or Carol or David Sulpher at 613-432-5060.

We hope you will come out and try your hand at this fun game.

We know that duplicate bridge will be new to many players.

The organizers promise to provide a warm nurturing environment, with plenty of gentle coaching to ensure a positive experience for all.

Hope to see you on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. at the MaTe-Way Activity Centre!

hour before start of the game.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be worried about your skill level, bridge players love to help â&#x20AC;&#x153;newbiesâ&#x20AC;? get into the game.

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve played duplicate before, but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like it because some of the players were far too intense.

In any game or sport, it is not uncommon to meet the odd competitive player who may get a little carried away at times.

However, we are a warm, welcoming, friendly club.

Good manners are expected of all players in our club. As such, we will have a zero tolerance policy toward any behaviour that makes others feel uncomfortable.

Who can I contact if I want more information?

This friendly club is open to

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Many veterans to be recognized in Royal Canadian Legion book Bursary applications for provincial bursaries are available in the Legion office.

Applications are available online www.on.legion. ca and click on Youth Program.

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The deadline date is March 28.

Our branch public speaking will be held on Sunday, Feb. 9 in the main hall with registration beginning at 12:15 p.m.

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Zone public speaking will be held March 1, 2014 at Branch 353 in Eganville.

Branch 148 had 10 contestants place at our Zone Remembrance Contest competition.

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This initiative was introduced and approved at our most recent provincial convention held in Kingston in May 2013, and was introduced and had its official launch during Legion Week 2013.

There will be 15,000 copies printed and supplied to participating branches in Ontario Command free of charge for local distribution by September 2014.

Proceeds raised from this project will be used to assist branches financially through various programs initiated by Ontario Command.

These books are not to be sold, but rather are to be distributed as complimentary promotional copies.

The Military Service Recognition Book will be published annually for at least the next three years, but due to space limitations, we may not be able to publish all submitted stories and histories.

If all submissions are not able to be printed in our first book, they will be printed in a priority fashion in future editions.

I hope this information and the accompanying submission form and samples are of assistance to you in the preparation of your histories and stories.

A submission form can be picked up at the Legion Office or downloaded from www.on.legion.ca website.

The veterans can fill in the required information themselves or we will be more than willing to assist them in this endeavour.

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Remembering many happy childhood times in Northcote know that the laundry would and I would sit and watch to little gold star stuck onto the have been taken off the line to see what piece of underwear page of my grammar scribfinish it’s drying in the kitch- would succumb to gravity first. bler.

I went to bed thinking of all en. Everything would be stiff I could never explain why just as boards, with Father’s and seeing the clean clothes, and the things that could make me the brother’s long combination inhaling the fresh smell of the happy. And I knew then, the underwear standing like white frosty outdoors, brought me list would be endless. Even though there was little money soldiers against the wall by the such happiness, but it did.

MARY COOK I printed until it was bed- for frivolity or luxuries, I had stove frozen solid.

The smells in the kitchen time. I would have a lot to far more to write about than night in bed, brought me spe- would be of freshness, and share with Miss Crosby on would fit into my grammar cial joy. outdoors, and homemade soap, Monday. Maybe I would get a book.

Walking hand-in-hand with my best friend Velma to the 2014 Elections for Northcote School ... girls did that back then, and knowing Algonquin Negotiation Representatives in my heart we would be best ELECTION DAY ANNOUNCEMENT friends forever ...t hat brought There are sixteen Algonquin Negotiation Representatives (ANRs) representing ten me joy.

Algonquin Communities who are responsible for negotiating a Treaty between the When Mother could take Algonquins of Ontario and the Governments of Canada and Ontario. something out of the handElections will be held to elect one Algonquin Negotiation Representative for me-down box sent from Reeach of the nine Algonquin Communities listed below. This election process is gina by Aunt Lizzie, like a distinct from the general election for Chief and Council of the Algonquins of man’s suit coat, or a once Pikwàkangàn First Nation which will be held in late March 2014 in accordance with their Custom Election Code. As with the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation, lovely blouse, or a man’s shirt, each of these ANRs will serve a three-year term. The elections will take place and take it apart, and it would between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. on the following dates: turn into something I could wear to school ... to me, brand COMMUNITY POLLING STATION DATE spanking new ... that brought Municipality of Hastings Highlands Kijicho Manito (Gymnasium) April 22, 2014 Madaouskarini me happiness. And I would 33011 Highway 62 North, Maynooth, ON (Bancroft) feel such joy, knowing what a St. Martin of Tours Church April 23, 2014 Whitney and Area 10 Post Street, Whitney, ON clever Mother I had.

Mattawa Municipal Offices Just having a few penMattawa/North Bay April 24, 2014 160 Water Street, Mattawa, ON nies tied into the corner of Mattawa Municipal Offices April 24, 2014 Antoine 160 Water Street, Mattawa, ON my hanky, tucked in the very Algonquin Consultation Office April 25, 2014 Greater Golden Lake back of my washstand drawer, 31 Riverside Drive, Suite 101, Pembroke, ON and thinking how rich I was, Algonquin Consultation Office April 25, 2014 Bonnechere 31 Riverside Drive, Suite 101, Pembroke, ON brought me a special feeling.

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4:00 pm on February 14, 2014. To request a Nomination Form or to ask questions On a freezing Monday, about the 2014 Elections for ANRs, contact the Electoral Officer, Vaughn knowing Mother had done the Johnston at: weekly wash, when I came Tel: 1-866-286-7130 Fax: 613-629-8685 E-mail: vaughn_johnston@hotmail.com home from school, I would

Mary Cook’s Memories through the deep snow.

I thought, back then, that the sleigh bells made the most beautiful sounds in the whole world. I especially liked them at night, driving in our long lane, or coming across the snow-covered 20-acre field.

Often they would lull me to sleep, leaning against Father’s shoulder, and I would feel the utmost contentment and happiness. And so sleigh bells headed my list.

Smelling freshly baked bread when I walked in the house after coming from school simply had to go on my list too. And seeing the high, fat loaves, lined up on the bake table, and knowing I would be able to claim the outside crust off at least one of them, caused my mouth to water, as I printed homemade bread on my list.

And crawling into beds that had been made up with fresh sheets taken off the clothes line that day gave me special joy and a great feeling of happiness. I would fall asleep with my nose crushed into the pillow to get the most benefit of the new smell, and wrap the sheet tight around my neck.

And the scent would stay with me until my eyes heavily closed. The next day, the wonderful smell of freshness would be gone, but that night I would have nestled into a sweet happiness of sheer joy.

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Lifestyle - It was unusual for Miss Crosby to break with routine. But that Friday the snow was coming down so heavily, we couldn’t see the barns when we got up in the morning, and that had a lot to do with her changing our usual afternoon school day work.

Parents would be coming with sleighs and cutters to take us home, which in itself was unusual. The weather had to be pretty fierce to warrant a ride to or from the Northcote School!

And so Miss Crosby announced after recess, we all could put our books away, keeping out only our grammar notebooks. We had at least an hour to put in.

Miss Crosby said, to cheer us up on that cold and blustery Friday, we were to write (or in my case, print) all the things we could think of that made us happy.

I gathered seeing bad Marguirite falling flat on her face was not exactly what Miss Crosby had in mind. She also said we were to take our grammar books home to finish up our lists as homework.

I could see the senior pupils writing with great speed, whereas it took me forever to print my very first line in my scribbler.

I had absolutely no trouble coming up with the very first thing that made me happy on a winter’s day, especially on that particular Friday. Father would be coming with the flat-bottom sleigh, I would be sitting in the very front with him, wrapped in the fur blanket he would toss in before leaving the barns. And I would be listening to the sleigh bells hanging around the necks of King and Queen, as they plop-plopped

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Hall moved to the Toronto area in 1945.

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189 MILL RIDGE RD. 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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Lifestyle - Viatical life settlements became very poplar in the 1970s and â&#x20AC;&#x2122;80s, when AIDS was decimating the gay community and patients were desperate for money to pay for treatment or new drugs. They are basically the sale of an existing life insurance policy to a third party for more than the cash-surrender value.

Author Doug Hall, who grew up in Renfrew in the 1940s, had never heard of these settlements until his grandson Adam read a New York Times newspaper article about the settlements and how they grew into a $12 billion industry.

Adam suggested it was a potential plot line, and thus was born Hallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 21st book, Deadly Premiums.

Now 84 years old, Hall says he still has plenty of energy to write, despite retiring from fulltime journalism in the 1990s.

And with a unique plot line, why not be energetic about his newest book. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To the best of my knowledge, there has never been a murder mystery with his theme,â&#x20AC;? says Hall, from his home in Pickering, Ont..

His previous book, Murder at Lake Madison, was fashioned after the Town of Renfrew and some local characters following his Renfrew Collegiate Institute student days in the 1940s, when heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d take the train in from Haley Station weekday mornings, and return in the evening by rail.

This time thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no hint of Renfrew in the story. But, as with several of his recent books, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mayhem, mystery and murder in the air.

The mayhem starts with Adam Mason, who lives in the fictitious Ontario town of Laurentian City, when an MRI reveals a ghostly white orb on his left frontal lobe. Not only might the married Mason die within six months, but his bank account is empty and he only receives a small monthly disability pension.

However, he finds a ray of hope when his family doctor puts him in touch with an insurance agent who sells viatical settlements.

By changing the beneficiary of his $500,000 life-insurance policy from his wife to the insurance company that sells him the viatical, Mason receives an immediate payout of $300,000.

The company will realize its $500,000 upon his death. In selling the policy, the agent believes Mason will live just a few months.

But following surgery, Mason is given a clean bill of health. Life is also getting complicated, as the investor, who used laundered money to finance the viatical settlement, contacts a hit man to ensure that Masonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life ends.

The plot thickens when police detectives enter the picture.

Lifestyle - Do you have a story that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re eager to share with readers across the region, around the province and throughout the country?

If so, the 2014 Toronto Star Short Story Contest is your chance to tell your story and make readers laugh with joy, cry with sadness, cheer for an underdog, reflect on a personal relationship or think about an important issue of our times.

The 36th annual contest

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108 OTTERIDGE AVE. HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION

On the edge of Renfrew - 1.3 acres of land - outstanding brick bungalow with 2 levels completely finished - 2 baths 2 fireplaces - laundry on main level - well equipped custom kitchen - open concept living - brand new propane furnace - inground pool - close to town but country privacy. Call Ross at 433-1133 or Helen at 432-0058 to view

Brand new custom built bungalow about to be built in the spring - 3 bedrooms - corner lot - fully serviced - gas heat - tarion warrantied - excellent residential area - close to shopping and hwy access. Beautifully completed with 3 bedrooms - 2 baths - laundry on main level Call Helen for floor plans at 432-0058

An ideal 3 bedroom garden home - 1 and ½ baths laundry on main floor - laminate flooring and carpet on second floor - gas heat - central air - economical lifestyle - close to shopping and close to hwy 17 for quick access.

Call Helen at 432-0058 to view.

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Asking $245,000 for this 3 BR chalet in the Peaks Village, propane furnace. MLS# 895531 Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information.

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9 BYERS RD. Asking $249,900 for this 3 BR log home minutes from Renfrew. Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information

SOLD 138 HARAMIS DRIVE 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.

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 $56,500. MLS#867043.

Call Ross Peever 613.433.1133

299 BONNECHERE ST. EGANVILLE

221 PINNACLE RD. Asking $284,900 for this newer 4 BR home, 2 baths, finished basement, open concept, gleaming hardwood floors. Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information .

Quality 2 Storey brick home with separate finished building used as office at present time resulting in extra income. Extra large lot, new propane furnace, many upgrades. MLS#890259 Call Ross 613.433.1133 for details.

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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252 STEWART ST., RENFREW

655 CULHANE RD.

205 LOCHIEL ST.

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

For affordability there is none better and for convenience it is ideal - close to downtown area - beautifully finished interior - grandeur of yesteryear - 4 bedrooms - gas heat - hardwood flooring -Lots of great insulation - eat in kitchen - storage at the rear - det single garage.

Call Helen to view this home at 432-0058.

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.

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66 CORONATION STREET More value at this address than you can believe - excellent floor plan - 3 bedrooms - main floor living is great for young and old - gas heat - lower level completely finished - large deck at the rear - 3 storage sheds - fenced yard -Call Helen at 432-0058

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

Property is currently vacant - would make an excellent sales office, garage or store. Fully paved.

Two large doors. Several offices Great exposure.

Steel roof. Environmental assessment on file. F.A. Oil heat Call Ross 613.433.1133 for details

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. 613-401-2824.

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.

5432 HWY 132 DACRE Secluded and situated on a treed lot - excellent family home - 15 minute drive for lots of quality - 3 bedrooms on main level - open concept living dining and kitchen - lower level is completely finished - 2 baths - acreage to explore. Call David at 401-2824 or Peter at 432-=0319 or Helen at 432-0058

654 SCOTCH BUSH RD. 2 storey vinyl sided home. Newer KIT cupboards, LR, office, Laundry room off KIT , 2nd level 3 BDR, Ensuite off MBDR, plus 1-4 pc bath. Asking $136,500 Call Ross for details.613.433.1133

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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 613-432-0319 for information.

Before you purchase allow yourself the opportunity to view this home lots of space and lots of land - flowing creek right beside your home surrounded with grandeur here - two storeys completely - finished - 2 baths - hardwood flooring and ceramic - det double garage and workshop - what a setting - don’t miss it. Call Helen at 432-0058 or David at 4012824

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

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.

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.

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4108 CALABOGIE RD., HWY 508 An outstanding setting for this dream home - 4 bedroom beautifully finished family home - 3 baths - living room with fireplace - family room with fireplace - dining room - eat-in kitchen - sunporch adjacent - inviting entrance and large front verandah overlooking the river - dble car garage - barn at the rear of the property for storage or personal use. Call Helen at 432-0058 or Peter at 432-0319

5065A MATAWATCHAN RD., MADAWASKA RIVERFRONT PROPERTY, GRIFFITH Do not wait too long - when spring comes you will be in luck - 3 bedroom brand new 2 storey home - easy hwy access - propane dual fireplace - beautifully finished interior - 2 baths. Come and see this with me. Call Helen at 432-0058

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36 BANK ST NORTH 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

13 BILL HODGINS WAY Asking $289,900 for this 3 BR log cabin in the Peaks Village, walkout finished basement, access to lake. MLS# 891972. Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information.

4 Building lots - 2 acres or more each - close to town - very desirable area - Pinnacle Rd - easy road access - all surveyed and ready for construction to begin.

Call Helen at 432-0058 for the exact measurements of each lot

EDUCATION

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From left, front row Daphnie Rose, Katherine Jamieson, Mason Dean, Sam Wolfe, Craig Hiderman, Kraig Thompson, Ben Scheuneman, Brandon Hanniman and Nick Bovair; and second row, Emily Belliveau, Abby Delarge, Brynn Stafford, Dawson Brown, Mr. Scott Buffam (teacher), Mr. Roger Clarke (director of education), Mr. Terry Hughes (principal of RCI/RCIS), Claude MacMillan, Zach Moran, Austin Scheuneman (peer tutor) and Hunter Wright. Missing from the photo: Evan Gillan, Ryan Pettigrew, Dalton McCoshen, Juliana Griese, Carson Barber (peer tutor) and Tyler Kelly (peer tutor).

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New Ice Program at Renfrew Collegiate Taylor Virgin Raider Review

Lifestyle - Renfrew Collegiate Institute’s new Ice Program will be offered again to Grade 9 students at RCI this September after a successful run this semester.

Nine female and nine males students enrolled in the new program last winter when selecting their courses for this year.

The Ice Program was created by the RCI administration team and the collaboration of teacher Mr.

Scott Buffam, who also teaches the course.

The class focuses on a variety of ice sports such as sledge hockey, figure skating, hockey, and ringette, but ice experience is not a prerequisite. Learning the new ice skills benefited everyone with no importance on what background they had with sports.

“It was definitely a great experience, no matter how much experience you have with ice sports,” says Ryan Pettigrew “We created the class because when students

have a passion for something they work harder towards achievements,” Buffam explains.

“The class combines a gym and business class to give students the required gym and compulsory credit. The Ice Program has been a good experience for me. The best part was learning to play sledge hockey.” Abby Delarge says. “I wish I had the chance to do it again next year.”

The ice events were held at Ma-Te-Way and much of the program’s success

can be contributed to the great help from community volunteers. “We appreciate the community involvement. Representatives from minor hockey, the ringette association, the figure skating club, and sledge hockey graciously donated time to help with instruction,” says Buffam.

“We have greatly benefited from the partnership that exists between the school and the town which enabled us to secure ice time and offer the program at no extra cost to the students.”

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OFAH summer camp reaches more kids Lifestyle - Wow, this cold weather may be keeping families indoors, but the OFAH has a major announcement that will be sure to warm them up and encourage them to Get Outdoors.

By popular demand, the OFAH is proud to announce that the 2014 Get Outdoors Summer Leadership Camp will be including a fourth action-packed camp to a program that has quickly become a province-wide success.

“In the past five years, this one-ofa-kind fishing and hunting summer camp has filled up in just 19 minutes at the start of registration,” said Bill

Blackwell, OFAH president.

“With the overwhelming response to this summer camp, and the dedication of its volunteers, the board of directors saw a great opportunity to add a fourth camp to get more youth outdoors, and forever shape their leadership skills and interest in conservation.”

Blackwell expressed that this camp is successful because of the generosity of the volunteers who invest their family vacation time in Huntsville to provide a program that draws youth from across the province.

Registration for the Get Outdoors

Summer Leadership Camp will start March 25 at 10 a.m. The March issue of the Ontario OUT OF DOORS magazine will provide the listing of summer camp dates.

Families will also be drawn towards the Get Outdoors Facebook page and YouTube to view the brand new summer camp video featuring the high energy activities each camper experiences such as shooting compound bows and .22 rifles, fishing for bass and walleye, and riding ATVs donated last year by Canadian Tire.

For more information, visit www. getoutdoors.org/camp.

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POLICE

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Man charged with sexual assault Explosion, fire damage downtown Arnprior restaurant John Carter john.carter@metroland.com

News – One man is injured and a property has sustained fire and structural damage as a result of an explosion and fire Jan. 19 in downtown Arnprior.

Moe’s Pita and Pizzeria owner Moe Fakih was taken to Arnprior hospital for treatment of burns caused by an explosion at his Madawaska Street restaurant.

An Ontario Fire Marshal office investigator took over the scene Tuesday and will conduct a full investigation into the cause of the fire.

A statement released by Arnprior fire chief John Okum reports that the Arnprior volunteer fire department PHOTO BY DEREK DUNN was called shortly after 7 p.m. Sunday Despite the wind and snow, fire crews managed to to respond to reports of an explosion bring the situation under control at the Madawaska and smoke in a building on Madawas- Boulevard restaurant. ka Street near Bell Street.

As local police, fire and paramedic emergency responders arrived on scene, they found Fakih outside with burns to his face and hands. He was treated by Renfrew County paramedics and taken to the Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital, where he remained overnight.

The firefighters found smoke was coming from the three-storey building, which contains Moe’s Place on the main level and apartments on the upper level.

Arnprior firefighters quickly assembled several of its fire apparatuses and deployed fire crews into the structure. A fire located in the basement was extinguished and the building was searched to confirm everyone in the apartments had safely evacuated.

The fire department determined that the owner had returned to his restaurant, which had closed at 7 p.m., to retrieve personal belongings and was inside the building when the explosion occurred.

He was able to escape the restaurant, call 9-1-1 and notify the apartment’s tenants, who had also been alerted by the sound of the explosion.

Okum noted that the building’s gas and electrical services have been “isolated” and a preliminary investigation was conducted to assess the damage.

The building sustained fire damage in the basement and smoke damage in the other two floors. Because of the explosion, an engineer will be needed to determine if the building is structurally compromised.

The Ontario Fire Marshal was alerted, a requirement when there are injuries and reports of an explosion.

News - The Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted an investigation after receiving a complaint of inappropriate touching and as a result a massage therapist is facing several charges of sexual assault.

The complainant contacted the OPP after a craniosacral therapy session with an unlicensed practitioner.

The victim reported inappropriate touching during the session.

During the police investigation several other victims reported similar experiences with the therapist.

A 61-year-old man from North AlgonaWilberforce Township was arrested and charged with eight counts of sexual assault.

He was released from custody at a bail hearing on a recognizance with conditions.

Police believe there may be other victims in this case.

Const. Tamara Dube is leading the investigation, and she can be reached at 613-6233131.

The OPP is encouraging members of the public to be very aware of their rights when

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seeking therapy for treatment.

• Ask if the person is licensed and through whom.

• Ask if there is a governing body or agency overseeing their practice.

• Understand the elements that are required for consent to treatment.

• Understand the treatment proposed.

• Consent must be informed and voluntary.

• Consent must not be obtained through misrepresentation or fraud, • Question any proposed treatment that does not make logical sense.

• Ensure appropriate disrobing and draping practices are used.

• Do not tolerate any inappropriate comments or conversations that may be interpreted as seductive, sexually demeaning or abusive.

• If at any time during your treatment you become uncomfortable, voice your concerns and request the session end should you so wish.

For more information on your rights consult with the Health Care Consent Act.

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A report from the OPP says police are assisting the Office of the Ontario Fire Marshall into the cause of the fire.

They say it appears the fire started in the basement. The owner discovered the fire and he sustained serious burns and was treated at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital.

Det.-Const. Jodi Burns is leading the investigation.

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Ontario Provincial Police charge Renfrew man with transportation fraud News - Police began investigating a case of transportation fraud after a driver for BradтАЩs Taxi approached them to advise of a fraud.

On Jan. 19 the suspect paid for two previous trips in a taxi with a third party cheque. The taxi company contacted the cheque writer and learned the cheque was not intended for that purpose. OfямБcers further learned the suspect was breaching his probation.

A 33-year-old Renfrew was charged with two counts of transportation fraud and ямБve counts of breach of probation.

He was held in custody for a bail hearing, which will continue on Jan. 27. Const. Troy Dobbie investigated.

IMPAIRED DRIVER

Police responded to a report of a possible impaired driver in the drive-thru lane

at McDonaldтАЩs Restaurant in Arnprior Jan. 17 around 12:50 a.m. Upon arrival, ofямБcers noted the male driver of a Ford 150 pick-up truck had been drinking. After he failed a roadside alcohol screening test the male was arrested and transported to the Arnprior satellite ofямБce for further breath tests. As a result, a 28-year-old Petawawa man was charged with driving over 80mgs. He was released on a

promise to appear in court in Renfrew on Feb. 12. Const.

Raul Pasta Junior led the investigation.

THEFTS

Several unlocked vehicles were entered overnight recently. Thieves entered vehicles in driveways on Prince Avenue West and Renfrew Avenue West overnight Jan. 16.

There are no suspects at this

time. Motorists are reminded to remove valuables from their vehicles overnight and to lock their vehicles when not in use.

A thief entered several lockers at the Nick Smith Centre in Arnprior Jan. 18.

The thief struck between 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. and cash was stolen from several victims.

Const. Tony Gardiner is investigating.

DOMESTIC DISPUTES

Renfrew OPP ofямБcers responded to 11 domestic disputes. One male was charged with assault with a weapon, careless use of a ямБrearm, uttering threats and assault; while one male was charged with breach of and undertaking and trespass by night. The Renfrew detachment responded to 146 calls for service during the seven-day period.

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POLICE OPP supports program to find lost or missing children

Connected to your community

Ontario Provincial Police

Community - When a child goes missing, every second counts. A current photo is sometimes the most important tool to help quickly and safely locate a child. Too often, valuable time is lost when parents are gathering information and photos of their child to provide to police. A new free App called Find Me ID, allows parents to

quickly disseminate their child’s pertinent information in the event of an emergency to their local law enforcement agency or other emergency contacts.

The App was developed by the Canadian Centre for Child Protection. It will allow parents to store current photographs and information about their child, and will automatically prompt parents to update that information from data that is readily

“As a public safety organization, we know that acting quickly when a child is missing is of paramount importance to the successful recovery of the child,” says Sgt. Shelly Tuck of Forensic Identification Support Services. “The OPP is fully supportive of the use of this social media tool that will assist law enforcement agencies and first responders to locate and return children in a timely manner.”

available on their smartphone.

The information from Find Me ID can be transferred quickly through electronic means such as cell phones or computers, to those who need it most when a child goes missing or is lost. The Ontario Provincial Police is supporting this important initiative to enhance safety and help reduce the time it takes to get information about missing children to police.

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RENFREW 29 Raglan St. South 613-432-2100 www.century21.ca/eadyrealty

Morris Eady

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Broker of Record

Real Estate Broker

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Cell

432-1830

Cell

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Eady Realty, Inc. Brokerage

29 Raglan St. S., Renfrew, ON K7V 1P8 Each office is independently owned and operated

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BUILDING LOTS Think Spring!!

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-Two 1.5 Acre Building Lots, Burnstown Rd. Between Burnstown & White Lake. $44,900 Each.

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$45,900 MLS#888888 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING LOT

Corner Lot, 47 Feet x 100 Feet.

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I welcome your weekend call on any listed property

INCLUDES: COMPLIMENTARY OIL CHANGES BASE WARRANTY POWERTRAIN WARRANTY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE ONSTAR� STANDARD

PEACE OF MIND – STANDARD

2 YR/40,000 KM** 3 YR/60,000 KM▲ 5 YR/160,000 KM▲ 5 YR/160,000 KM▲ 6 MONTHS

2014 CRUZE LS LEASE OR FINANCE

$85 @ 0

%

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MPG HWY

HWY: 5.4L/100 KM CITY: 8.2L/100 KMΔ

FINANCE BI-WEEKLY FOR 84 MONTHS‡. $2,050 DOWN PAYMENT. PURCHASE PRICE $17,536* INCLUDES FREIGHT, PDI & LEVIES. TAXES NOT INCLUDED.

$0 DOWN PAYMENT. $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT.

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2014 EQUINOX LS

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MPG HWY

HWY: 6.1L/100 KM CITY: 9.2L/100 KMΔ

FINANCE BI-WEEKLY FOR 72 MONTHS‡. $2,995 DOWN PAYMENT. PURCHASE PRICE $27,815* INCLUDES FREIGHT, PDI & LEVIES. TAXES NOT INCLUDED.

EQUINOX FWD LTZ SHOWN††

2014 SILVERADO CREW CAB 4X4

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LEASE

$189 @ 1.5%

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HWY: 9.0L/100 KM CITY: 12.6L/100 KMΔ

LEASE BI-WEEKLY FOR 36 MONTHS▼. $650 DOWN PAYMENT. $0 SECURITY DEPOSIT.

AVAILABLE: • MOST FUEL-EFFICIENT V8 IN A PICKUP, BETTER THAN FORD F-150 ECOBOOST V6 (COMBINED)ΔΔ • MOST POWER IN A PICKUP: 420 HP, 460 LB-FT TORQUE♣ • BEST MAXIMUM TOWING IN ITS CLASS: UP TO 12,000 LBS∞ • HIGHEST POSSIBLE OVERALL VEHICLE SCORE FOR SAFETY – 5 STARS – FROM NHSTA

INCLUDES FREIGHT, PDI, LEVIES & $4,000 CREDIT♦. TAXES NOT INCLUDED.

SILVERADO LTZ CREW CAB 4X4 SHOWN††

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VEHICLE PRICING IS NOW EASIER TO UNDERSTAND BECAUSE ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE FREIGHT, PDI AND MANDATORY GOVERNMENT LEVIES. Prices do not include applicable taxes and PPSA. Consumers may be required to pay up to $799 for Dealer fees.***

For the latest information, visit us at chevrolet.ca, drop by your local Chevrolet Dealer or call us at 1-800-GM-DRIVE. *Offer applies to the purchase of 2014 Chevrolet (Cruze LS 1SA/Equinox LS FWD 1LS). ▼Based on a 60/48/36 month lease for 2014 Chevrolet (Cruze LS 1SA/Equinox LS FWD 1LS/Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4WD 1WT+G80+B30). Annual

kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. OAC by GM Financial. Monthly/Bi-Weekly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. A down payment or trade of $0/$375/$650 and/or $0 security deposit is required. Total obligation is $11,026/$16,866/$15,369. Option to purchase at lease end is $6,510/$10,949/$19,155. Excess wear and tear and km charges not included.

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.

Offers apply to qualified retail customers only. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain 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. ¥Offer valid only to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by GM Financial, have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from January 3, 2014 through February 28, 2014 of a new eligible 2014 model. General Motors of Canada will pay the first month’s lease payment, or first 2 bi-weekly lease payments (inclusive of taxes). After the first month, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement.

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. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details.

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MUSIC

Connected to your community

Agnes Obel coming to Burnstown Feb. 22 Lifestyle - Danish singer-songwriter Agnes Obel will be performing Feb. 22 at the Neat Cafe in Burnstown.

Obel released her sophomore album â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Aventine â&#x20AC;&#x201C; back in October. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really beautiful and haunting album â&#x20AC;&#x201C; very dramatic,â&#x20AC;? says Amanda McCauley of Indoor Recess Inc. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Three of the tracks feature Mika Posen (from Timber Timbre) on violin and viola as well,â&#x20AC;? says McCauley. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All of the songs on Aventine were written (music and lyrics), recorded, produced and arranged by Agnes at her home in Berlin and in a rented drum studio in the Kreuzberg district. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her debut album Philharmonics received critical praise and earned her five Danish Music Awards, and last year she performed at the 2013 iTunes Festival alongside the likes of The Pixies and Sigur Ros,â&#x20AC;? McCauley adds.

Originally from Copenhagen, Obel has lived in Berlin since 2006, where Aventine was recorded at her Chalk Wood Studios between January and May of 2013. The album was written, arranged, and produced by Obel, who provides piano and vocals.

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Make your own unique felt bag at the Mississippi Textile Museum Michael Rikley-Lancaster Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

Lifestyle - If you have worked with felt before and want to build on skills at the intermediate or advanced level, join artist Andrea Graham at the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum on March 15 and 16 for the workshop Bags with 3D Elements.

In this two-day workshop students will use a flat resist technique to create a functional and fashionable bag that incorporates 3D elements

such as fins, loops, spikes and fibre surface details on either the flap or the front of the bag.

Options for handles will be discussed, and either a felted rope handle or grommets and rings will finish off the bag.

Andrea exhibits, teaches and lectures internationally and is recognized for her technical skill and innovation.

Her work is currently featured at the Textile Museum in the exhibit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Transformations.â&#x20AC;?

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819-647-5362, 819-647-2659, 819-647-5512.

COMMERCIAL RENT COMMERCIAL SPACE, on busy Madawaska Street, Arnprior. almost 500 sq ft, $735 (taxes included) plus hydro and hot water.

613-623-9282 Prime Commercial Space available immediately, Main St. Renfrew. Parking lot available and wheelchair access. Call for details. 613.432.1911

FOR RENT 1 & 2 bedroom apartments, quiet, secure, central, equipped, smoke-free, pet-free.

Starting at $ 8 0 0 / m o n t h .

613-296-4521 1 and 2 bedroom apt, 71 Sullivan Cres Arnprior.

Available now, includes heat, water, fridge, stove and parking. Laundry on site. $645/$745 Info 819.773.2620 1 Bedroom Apartment + Den/Study in private home, separate entrance.

Fridge, stove, utilities and parking included. $825/month. Non-smoking, first and last months and references. Available April 15th or May 1st.

613-622-0089

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2 BEDROOM APARTMENT Renfrew available March 1st $575.00 month, tenant pays heat (natural gas) and hydro. References, first/last. NO PETS. 613-433-5998 2 Bedroom centrally 613.433.5937 613.717.2571

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2 BEDROOM Apt, fridge, stove, heat, parking included. Tenant pays hydro. $790+hydro. For viewing call or text 613-899-6593 or call 613-800-3579 2 bedroom in central Arnprior. 900 sq ft Unique apartment renovated with character. 2nd floor of historic, quiet, well maintained 4plex.

Available Jan.1. $975/mo includes parking, large shared backyard, coin laundry, heating, water. Hydro extra. Suits professional or retired single or couple.

References, 1st and last.

No pets, non-smoker.

613-623-8581.

FOR RENT: Arnprior Avail immediately, 3 bedroom 2 1/2 baths finished rec-room, Central Air, 5 appliances, Garage - Yard, Non-smokers only Please, $1325.00 + utilities Call: Joanne ARNPRIOR, 2 Bedroom 613-229-4352 downstairs apartment, gas heat, parking, shared laundry facilities. $725+utilities, PENTHOUSE style 2 bedfirst and last required. room now available in Arnprior, reduced to $995. For Available Immediately Call viewing go to Kijiji 613-223-4428 Ad#470258683 or call 613-229-1850 ARNPRIOR ALWAYS CLEAN, MODERN Secure Renfrew, central location, 1&2 Bedroom apts. on recently renovated 3 BR, First Avenue.

Fridge, LR, DR, full kitchen (no stove, parking incl. Dis- appliances) private drive counts for mature tenants. and yard. Quiet neighbour623-8537 after 6pm hood. $890 plus utilities.

First/last and references Arnprior: Available April required. 613.292.7323 1st, 3 bedroom - 2 bathrooms finished basement RENFREW loft style 1 Gas fireplace, 5 appliances bedroom apartment.

Central air - Garage Fridge and Stove Includ$1,200.00 + utilities ed Laundry Facilities in Non-smokers please. aptmnt. Private Deck and Joanne - 613-229-4352 Large Backyard. Parking available. $525.00 water ARNPRIOR, large 2 bed- included, hydro extra. room apartment, renovat- 1st and last Rent Reed, close to downtown, quired Available March living room, dining room, 1st. 613-223-4428 balcony, secure building, elevator, intercom, wheelchair accessible, washer, RENFREW small 1 beddryer, storage in apart- room partially furnished, ment, 4 appliances, park- first&last, $475+utilities, ing with plug, $900+hydro. references, parking no pets 613-623-4747 613-622-0224

CENTRALLY LOCATED in Renfrew, large 3 bedroom apartment, 2 storeys, shared backyard, parking for 2 cars, $850/month plus utilities, washer and dryer hook-up. First, last references.

252 John St N, 2 blocks and south of hospital, $775, 819-647-3986 leave meslarge 2-bedroom, eat-in sage kitchen, dining/living room, renovated, clean, quiet, safe, pet-friendly, 2 bedrm condo apartment parking, locker, fridge, for rent in Arnprior, $850./ stove, hood fan, month + hydro. Includes 613-299-7501 parking, gas heat, water and 5 appliance. Please contact Greg Townley, Broker of Record Mather Insurance & BIRTHDAY Real Estate, 613-282-7125.

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80th Birthday Bill Stephens

BIRTHDAY

FOR RENT

GARAGE SALE

GARAGE SALE

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

SHARE HOUSE, large private area with your own refrigerator, stove, bathroom, gas fireplace, nice area, near Grove and downtown, non-smoker, quiet, no pets, $565.

613-623-4921.

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO RISK program. STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call us NOW. We can Help! 1-888-356-5248

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

WORK OPPORTUNITIES & TRAVEL Childcare positions in United States, air fare, medical, etc provided. Childcare in Holland, New Zealand, Australia, Spain, England, China, etc.

Different benefits apply.

Hotel jobs in England.

Teach in South Korea, air fare, medical etc provided.

Apply at: 902-422-1455.

Email: scotiap@ns.sympatico.ca

Help Wanted! Make $1000 weekly mailing brochures from HOME! NO experience required.

Start immediately! www.TheMailingHub.com

HUNTING SUPPLIES

SMALL ONE BEDROOM apartment on Madawaska St., Arnprior.

Fridge, stove, and parking. Second floor, NO PETS, $560+hydro and hot water. 613-623-9282

FOR SALE 1956 Wurlitzer, Box, for records roll top glass cover, down both sides at Call 613-267-4463.

Juke (45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) lights front.

!!20+APPLIANCES!!

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

Support your locals! For viewing, Marc 613-889-9768. Arnprior

KANATA Available Immediately

Portable Lincoln 8000 welder generator, 48 hours. New 20ft cables helmets in crate with rods $3000 obo. Case DX 55 with backhoe, 1370 hrs, $26000 bo. 613.838.5502 or 613.612.7971

GARAGE SALE

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And Now:

CHRISTMAS SHOPPE!

%":4 BN UP QN r streetfleamarket.net 5 MILES SOUTH OF SMITHS FALLS

OPEN

CORNER OF HWY 15 & BAY ROAD FOR RENT

FOR RENT

CMF "WBJMB /PX

Ann Moriarty Open House Saturday February 8 1-4

1 & 2 bedroom apartments Campbell View & Campbell Place, Robert Street, Arnprior

613-623-7207 for viewing appointment

FOR RENT

3 bedroom townhouse, 1.5 baths, 2 appliances, unďŹ nished basement, one parking spot. $1071 per month plus utilities.

CARD OF THANKS

Hunter Safety/Canadian Fire-arms Courses and exams throughout the year.

Held once a month at Carp. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

CARD OF THANKS

Thank You The family of the late Eric Elliott wishes to express our deep appreciation to those who have offered their kindness, support and messages of sympathy and comfort in our bereavement.

Thank you for the gifts of food, ďŹ&#x201A;oral tributes, charitable donations, beautiful cards, phone calls and personal expressions of sympathy.

We especially wish to thank Dr. David Johnson, Dr. Philippe Pinard and the caring staff at RVH. Your many acts of kindness and sympathy continue to be a great comfort to us in our time of sorrow.

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613-831-3445 613-257-8629 www.rankinterrace.com

McGRIMMON HOLDINGS Offering affordable one & two bedroom apartments.

For a viewing and more information call Derek McGrimmon

432-1911 CLR418895

¸ 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

Last Saturday January 11, I celebrated my 90th Birthday along with Sir John A. who would have been 199. Like him, my father was born in Glasgow Scotland and immigrated to Canada in 1892. He married my mother who was born in Glasgow Station, Ontario. I would like to thank all family, friends, and neighbours for making my birthday a â&#x20AC;&#x153;monumentalâ&#x20AC;? surprise on January 12, 2014, at my home in Arnprior and all those who sent best wishes. These and love expressed were heartfelt.

Bless you all, Doug (Happy) Calder

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St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Presbyterian Church, Cobden

Large Bright

DRIVERS WANTED AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrakes: Guaranteed 40 hour work week + overtime, paid travel, lodging, meal allowance, 4 weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vacation/excellent benefits package. Must be able to have extended stays away from home for three months at a time. Experience Needed: Valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 or 1 with airbrakes, commercial driving experience. Apply online at www.sperryrail.com under careers, FastTRACK Application.

HELP WANTED - LOCAL PEOPLE NEEDED!!!

Simple & Flexible HomeBased work. 100% Genuine Opportunity. F/T & P/T. Very Easy No experience Required.

Income is Guaranteed! No If you have an insurance Fees claim, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Who You Gonna www.AvailableHelpWantCall?â&#x20AC;? Ghost Busters? Give ed.com us a call! Service is our business. Eady Insurance.

United Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Pakenham 6 1 3 - 4 3 2 - 8 5 4 3 , Pastoral Charge requires a 1 - 8 8 8 - 2 7 5 - 3 2 3 9 part-time Office Administrawww.eadyinsurance.ca tor, approximately 10 hours a week, providing good orOat and Wheat Straw For ganizational and computer Sale. Stored Indoors, De- skills to Zion, Cedar Hill livery Available. Barclay and St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, PakenDick & Son Farm Supply. ham. $15 per hour. Apply 613.649.2440 or by February 10 to Pastoral Charge, Box 224, Paken613.649.2620 ham, ON K0A 2X0, att M&P Committee.

STEEL BUILDI N G S / M E T A L FOR RENT BUILDINGS UP TO 60% OFF!30x40, 40x60, 50x80, 60x100,80x100 sell for balance owed!

Call: 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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Clean, 2 Bedroom Apt for rent. $675/month, water included. All other utilities are separate. Shared Parking and large backyard. Available Feb 1st. For all inquires, call 613-433-7752.

HELP WANTED

STREET FLEA MARKET

Happy Birthday

Saturday Feb. 1, 2014 8pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1am Douglas Tavern

Room to Rent in small great home, close to downtown Renfrew. Call Frank 613.433.9593

Waterfront 1 bedroom apartment on River Rd, Castleford area. Details call 613.433.0078

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Annâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 60th Birthday

RETIREMENT APARTMENTS, ALL INCLUSIVE Meals, transportation, activities daily.

Short Leases. Monthly Specials!

Call 877-210-4130

FOR RENT

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613.623.6571

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Call

DEADLINE: TUESDAY AT 9:30 NOON. MONDAY AT AM

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MORTGAGES

$$MONEY$$

MUSIC Guitar Lessons from Professional Musician. All ages, from beginner to experienced. $40/hour.

613.432.1985

HELP WANTED

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

Smaller dogs only.

References available. $17-$20 daily Marg 613-721-1530 www. lovingcaredogsitting.com

Alan Jackson, Dierks Bentley, Josh Turner at the 25th Anniversary Havelock Country Jamboree Aug 14-17, 2014, 4 day camping & Country Music Festival. Over 25 Acts- Buy Tickets 1-800-539-3353 & www.havelockjamboree.com

Farm Land 80 Acres of Tile Drain Farm Land, Richmond/ North Gower area. Call 613-489-2001 or 613-880-0494

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

Company

Bluegrass for Hospice with The Dusty Drifters Sat. Feb Snowmobiles: Polaris 8, 2014, 7-10 at Delicious Ultra 1998, Triple, Reid Restaurant. $15.

Belt, $2575.00 negotiable, also 2003 700 Polaris Edge $3575.00 negotiable.

EXHIBITORS: please get Call 613-489-2001 or in touch with 613-880-0494 doug@showcaseinpetawa wa.ca for information about taking part in SHOWCASE WANTED 2014, April 25, 26, 27.

PERSONAL

TRUE PSYCHICS For Answers, CALL NOW 24/7 Toll FREE 1-877-342-3032 Mobile: #4486 www.truepsyPUPPY KINDERGARTEN Obedience and socializa- chics.ca tion is offered.

Call the Puppy Training Specialists, at Wags & Whiskers, Tena & Ian 613-623-6200.

HELP WANTED

BILL WEISS 613-570-1488

SNOWMOBILES

HELP WANTED

COMING EVENTS

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FRIDAY JANUARY 31ST

GEORGEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BARBER SHOP 47 McGarry Ave Renfrew Phone

JORDAN DUBEAU 8PM 409 Stewart St., Renfrew

613-432-5801

613-432-9335

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

Picked up free.

613-432-3464 or cell 613-432-0449

COMING EVENTS

FRIDAY NIGHT

weissmaintenance@gmail.com Renfrew-Calabogie-Arnprior

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Professional Help Wanted HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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. The hours are 23 hours per week. Some evenings and weekends are required.

DUTIES Working in the Pakenham Branch of the Mississippi Mills Public Library and under the direction of the CEO/Chief Librarian: â&#x20AC;˘ acts as supervisor for branch services â&#x20AC;˘ is responsible for providing public library services including circulation duties, readerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advisory and reference support, collection maintenance, social media â&#x20AC;˘ troubleshoots technology â&#x20AC;˘ with our team plans and oversees programmes and community outreach â&#x20AC;˘ supports special grant projects or programmes (for example, summer students, tech tutors, literacy tutors) â&#x20AC;˘ assists with selection of adult materials â&#x20AC;˘ assists with the training of new staff â&#x20AC;˘ organizes and directs Pakenham Branch staff and volunteers â&#x20AC;˘ Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS. â&#x20AC;˘ Two year Library Technician Diploma with relevant experience in a public library setting or equivalent combination of education and experience â&#x20AC;˘ Successful experience in a public library setting with some supervisory experience; demonstrated progressive responsibility â&#x20AC;˘ ProďŹ ciency in windows based computer system/software, spreadsheet software and social media tools is required; experience with library circulation systems/software is preferred. â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent oral and written communications skills â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent public relations skills; tact, resourcefulness, ďŹ&#x201A;exibility and ability to perform well under stress â&#x20AC;˘ Ability to work as part of a team

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 ofďŹ ce 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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Interested candidates are invited to submit in conďŹ dence, a resume outlining their qualiďŹ cations to the undersigned no later than 5 oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock noon on Friday, January 31, 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

Busy Flooring Business is seeking a Professional Sales Associate. Sales experience is a must, Industry and or purchasing experience preferred but not essential. Full and part time opportunities available. Pay based on experience and quality of candidate. Some weekend hours may be required. Within this fast growing organization there are also opportunities for;

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*** EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY *** CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF MISSISSIPPI MILLS Mississippi Mills Public Library requires a Branch Services Supervisor (Pakenham Branch) Rate of Pay: $26.10 to $32.09 per hour

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COMING EVENTS

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CONSOLIDATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com

BUSINESS SERVICES

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The Canadian Cancer Society is in immediate need of volunteer canvassers to go door-todoor within the Renfrew area during the month of April. If you can give some of your spare time to the fight against cancer this April, please call Ray at 613.432.0705, the community office at 613.735.2571 or email Renfrew@ontario.cancer.ca

REAL ESTATE

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HIGHWAY COACH DRIVERS REQUIRED If you have: AZ,BZ, or CZ Operators licence.

Clean abstract Several years experience Good driving record and references Please deliver or send your C.V. and related documents to: 100 INDUSTRIAL AVENUE, CARLETON PLACE, ON K7C 3T2 NO APPLICATIONS BY TELEPHONE PLEASE

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

Since 1989 Confidential, Fast Affordable - A+ BBB Rating EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM Call for FREE INFO BOOKLET 1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) w w w . R e m o v e Yo u r R e cord.com

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NOTICES

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LEGAL

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Director of Care, Grove Nursing Home Permanent, Full-Time

CERTIFIED WELDERS

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COME SHARE IN OUR SUCCESS!

Imagine working with an industry leader where excellence in client sa sfac on and exper se in our niche market is the standard.

DUE TO OUR CONTINUED GROWTH WE ARE LOOKING FOR 1 Site Supervisor Smiths Falls Facility and 1 Site Supervisor â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Trenton Facility Must have the following: 5 - 10 Yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Experience as a Site Supervisor Red Seal Cer ďŹ ca on â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Welder, Millwright or Fi er Valid Driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s License with Clean Record Proven Leadership Ability Excellent Communica on and Interpersonal Skills

We are looking for results oriented people who have in-depth knowledge of the trades and who are capable of assuming bo om line responsibili es in the pursuit of excellence and delivery.

Our environment is fast paced and results driven. Our team is energe c, intelligent and hardworking. Our company places a high value on establishing a workplace where people are challenged and respected every day.

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s In It For You â&#x20AC;˘ Health and Dental BeneďŹ ts â&#x20AC;˘ Training and Other Tools and Resources for Success â&#x20AC;˘ Advancement Opportuni es â&#x20AC;˘ Compe ve Salary â&#x20AC;˘ ProďŹ t Sharing

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This position has an anticipated start date of approximately early to mid March.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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By Email: careers@arnpriorhealth.ca

FINANCIAL / INCOME TAX FINANCIAL / INCOME TAX

Located in Brockville, Ontario, James Ross Limited, is an internationally recognized leader in the custom design and fabrication of paper machine cleaning equipment. Recent worldwide demand for their products has created several openings.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Income Tax Service is now located at 167 Bruce St. Formerly at 213 Barnet Blvd.

Same Phone # 613-432-2695 Now ready for the 2013 Tax Season

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To be considered, please submit your resume up to and including February 3, 2014:

Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley west of Renfrew there are immediate openings for:

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For 60 years Magellan Aerospace, Haley has been producing magnesium and aluminum castings for the aerospace industry.

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SENIOR MECHANICAL ENGINEER(S) 3D DESIGN SPECIALISTS â&#x2014;&#x2020; Mechanical Engineering Degree or Mechanical Technologist Diploma â&#x2014;&#x2020; Minimum 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 years 3D design experience â&#x2014;&#x2020; Knowledge of Pulp & Paper equipment an asset â&#x2014;&#x2020; Strong Problem Solving/Trouble Shooting/Organizational Skills TECHNICAL SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE â&#x2014;&#x2020; Mechanical Technician/Millwright CertiďŹ cate with 5 plus years ďŹ eld experience â&#x2014;&#x2020; Performed maintenance and repair of doctors, showers, oscillators â&#x2014;&#x2020; Willing to travel in the United States, Mexico and Canada CNC MILL MACHINIST(S) â&#x2014;&#x2020; CertiďŹ ed machinist training, 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience and scheduling exposure â&#x2014;&#x2020; Machine custom and complex parts and equipment with high tolerances â&#x2014;&#x2020; Ability to read job packets and understand complex blueprints â&#x2014;&#x2020; CNC programming for lathes and milling machines essential â&#x2014;&#x2020; View this exciting machine on google: Nicolas Correa Axia 11.5 Presentation Video INTERMEDIATE WELDER(S) â&#x2014;&#x2020; Work Experience 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience â&#x2014;&#x2020; Skilled with both GMAW and GTAW Welding Processes â&#x2014;&#x2020; Stainless Steel Welding Experience is an Asset. â&#x2014;&#x2020; Ability to read job packets and understand complex blueprints â&#x2014;&#x2020; Welding CertiďŹ cation is an Asset These positions offer you and opportunity to establish your career in a pleasant and supportive environment. You will enjoy a competitive salary and fringe beneďŹ ts. In the ďŹ rst instance mail or e-mail your resume to: C.W. ARMSTRONG 201 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 84 King Street West P.O. BOX 773 BROCKVILLE, ON K6V 5W1 e-mail: c.w.armstrong@myhighspeed.ca 1 877 779-2362 (613) 498-2290

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Currently we are seeking 1 full-time Director of Care to provide overall management of resident care programs to include the Nursing Unit and the Assisted Living Program at the Grove Nursing Home. The incumbent will be responsible for a wide array of duties including but not limited to:

NOTICES

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

Experience the excitement of the aerospace industry in a rural setting!

The Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital and the Grove Nursing Home are located in the Town of Arnprior, less than 30 minutes northwest of Ottawa. There are approximately 320 staff, 200 volunteers, and a growing number of medical staff providing exemplary care to over 30,000 residents of West Ottawa, McNab/Braeside, Arnprior and portions of Mississippi Mills.

NOTICES

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HELP WANTED

APPLY AT: salesandsupport@kilmarnock.ca or fax your resume to: 613-283-8649 no later than February 14, 2014 We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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BURGESS In loving memory of our parents and grandparents, Ernie (January 3, 2011) and Irene (January 29, 2003).

BURGESS In loving memory of our Mom (Grandma) Irene (January 29, 2003), Dad (Grandpa) Ernie (January 3, 2011), Brother Allan (February 14, 2012) and Niece Irene (December 28, 2012)

Sadly missed along lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way, Never more than a thought away, Precious memories keep you near, As time unfolds another year.

Forever in our hearts, Steve, Patricia, Corey, Cody and Kelsie

IN MEMORIAM

January 30, 1999 Fondly loved and deeply mourned; Heart of my heart, I miss you so; Often my darling my tears will flow, Dimming your picture whereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;er I go, Tis sad but true, I will abide, until some day weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be side by side.

We often visit your resting place And we often speak your names Remembering you can cause a smile, bring laughter or a tear These are precious keepsakes with which weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never part

A smiling face, a holding hand Always there to understand Ten short years have passed You are always remembered In our hearts

FINDLAY In loving memory of a husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather Murray, who passed away February 2nd, 1997.

Love your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren

There is a link death cannot sever, Love and remembrance last forever.

STUART, In loving memory of our GREENE, Grant dear mother Hazel Stuart who passed away January January 30, 1999 30, 2003.

There is a face that haunts We miss you in so many us ever, ways And a voice which brought We miss the things you us cheer; used to say And a smile weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll forever When old times we do remember, recall When in silence we dry Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s then we miss you every tear. most of all.

Sons and Daughters Always in our thoughts, Patricia, Dorothy, Cathy, Richard, George and families

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In loving memory of

February 02, 2004

Love Always, Vera and Family

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Chester Yantha Jan 6, 1936 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Jan 29, 2013 Our loving husband, father and grandfather.

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Miss you so much, love Jen, Mike, Chantelle, Andrew and Isabelle

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GREENE, Grant

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In loving memory of James Cameron February 14, 1992 Isabel January 22, 2012 Every day in some small way Memories of you Mom & Dad, come our way.

Though absent you are always near Still miss, loved & always dear.

Art, Sheila, Joan, Doug, Dorothy, Glen, Ruth, Sharon, Neil, Ron, Stacy & families

Nancy Curry February 2, 2009

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COUNTY OF RENFREW Employment Opportunity BONNECHERE MANOR Long Term Care Home Bonnechere Manor, a safe and caring community to live, work and enjoy life.

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Please send your resume, stating Competition #14-16 by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2014: Human Resources, County of Renfrew 9 International Drive, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5 EMAIL: hrinfo@countyofrenfrew.on.ca (in MS Word or pdf format)

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Forever in our hearts Mom & Dad John, Nick, and your loving daughters Amanda, Megan, Taylor and granddaughter Payton In memory of Earle Regan, a loving husband, father and grandfather who passed away February 5, 2007.

Till the Rivers all run dry, Till the Sun falls from the sky, Till Life on earth is through, Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be loving you.

(Don Williams) Love you & Miss you Dianne and Family

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We think about you always, We talk about you still, You have never been forgotten, And you never will.

We hold you close within our hearts, And there you will remain, To walk with us throughout our lives Until we meet again.

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COADY, Carmel - In remembrance of a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who left this earth, January 31, 2013.

Months have passed day by day, It is now one year since she went away.

Though her smile is gone forever And her hand we cannot touch, We have so many memories Of the one we loved so much.

Her memory is our keepsake With which we will never part.

God has her in His keeping, We have her in our hearts.

Life is not forever â&#x20AC;Ś our love is.

Doug, Deb, Erin, Michael, Maya, Zachery and Emma

Simon William Kasaboski August 11, 1937 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; January 31, 2011

You touched our souls you moved our hearts You travelled wide and often without any charts You always took the time to help out and care I would go to you to find your wisdom there Although Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never see your being on this earth again I think of you in fondness and the times â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;way back when You as my mentor teaching the boy and man to be We created a special bond without a trace of misology You would always help others and never think twice And you were always there to give others good advice At times when I stood beside you I felt rather of small But you always found a way to make me feel tall You came to me one night in a and powerful dream There was Dolly and Handsome your old faithful team There was elders and children and a fireflies gal-our Distance dogs barking, you were on a mission for sure Your message was strong and your gesture was clear He had reached your Nirvana so far away from here As he climbed Jacobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ladder with light was so colossal Son David took your hand and led you to St. Peter the Apostle St. Pete shouted loudly, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Samâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s here and as usual he is fashion-ally lateâ&#x20AC;?

Come on all you young lads and open the gate There were Angels singing A cappella and with much grace You had to look twice to make sure you were in the right place

Allan Earl Dunfield Feb. 03/2008 - Six years No matter how I spend my day.

No matter what I do.

Before I close my eyes at night, I always think of you.

In my thoughts and in my heart.

Miss you Love always Alice

You captured eternal happiness and that brought me much joy Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always looked up to you since I was a boy I search the skies over with no tears in my eyes Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be in my heart always, until my demise â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Till then I will miss you my dear, great friend And think of you always as I round every bend You always told me when defeated, giveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;er another try You told me always say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Till next time, never, ever say Good-byeâ&#x20AC;?

I miss you Sam. Your Friend Steve

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Peacefully at the Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew, on Monday January 27, 2014, Guy Latraverse, age 90 years. Survived by spouse of 31 years, Doreen Latraverse (widow of Garwood Warren). Survived by four stepchildren Donald (Joanne) Warren, Catherine (Keith) Wood, Robert (Faye) Warren, Maureen Dunnigan, brother Yves, sister-in-law Madeline Boismenu (Pierre’s widow), Numerous nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by parents Arsene Latraverse and Maria Plouffe, siblings Cecile (Gerard Brosseau), Paul, Jeannette (Gerard Letendre), Jean-Marie (Jeannette Boisvert), Yvette, Pierre. Guy Enjoyed retired life, golfing year round with his bride, the love of his life.

Memorial visitation at the GOULET FUNERAL HOME, 310 Argyle St. S., Renfrew, Friday January 31st: from 10 a.m. until a Liturgy of the Word at 11 a.m. In memory of Guy, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society or Bonnechere Manor Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences/ donations: www.gouletfuneralhome.com

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Ralph Nelson Sweet, 77, passed away, Saturday, January 25th, 2014 at his residence in Saint Cloud, Florida following a courageous battle with cancer.

Ralph was born in Sault Ste Marie, Canada on April 11, 1936, the son of the late Ernest and Stella (Rombough) Sweet. Ralph is survived by his wife Helen (Cole) Sweet of Saint Cloud; a daughter, Marie Sweet of Canada; three sons: Eddie Sweet and wife Cathy of Renfrew; Ralph Sweet, Jr. and wife Denise of Renfrew; Robby Sweet and wife Maebelle of Renfrew; a step-daughter, Paula Butters and husband Jay of Kissimmee, FL; and step-son, Donnie Usher and wife Sandy of Saint Cloud. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and two brothers: Frank Sweet and Lloyd Sweet both of Canada. A service will be held in Saint Cloud on Thursday, January 30th at Fisk Funeral Home (407-892-2155; www.fiskfh.com). Cards are also being collected at Sweet’s Décor, 338 Raglan St. S., Renfrew, ON K7V 1R5.

THOMAS, Edith Eilleen (nee Essex)

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Born December 16, 1930 in the Netherlands. Peacefully after a valiant battle Henry passed away at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Thursday January 23rd at the age of 83. Beloved husband of 56 years to Thea Hendriks. Dear father of Dilia (the late Paul Rodrige) of B.C. and Ted (Brandi) of Renfrew. Dear Opa of 6.

Henry will be sadly missed by his brother Frans (Coby), and sisters Jeanne (late Mart), Henrietta (Bert), Dilia (Bert), his sister in law Maria (Hank de Vocht), brother in law Ted (Marilyn) and his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his brother in law Hank. Henry worked at Morrison Lamothe for 14 years and Voyageur for 28 years. He will be sadly missed. Visitation will be held at the Goulet Funeral Home, 310 Argyle St, S, Renfrew on Tuesday January 28th from 6:30 until 8:00pm.

A Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated in the funeral home at 8:00pm. Donations may be made to the Cancer Society.

Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneralhome.com

Edith passed away peacefully at the Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior Wednesday January 22, 2014 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Clayton Thomas (1997). Dear mother of Carolyn (Oswald) Mosseau of Braeside, Bonnie (Wayne) Dazé of Arnprior and Cindy Thomas of Ottawa. Predeceased by daughter Shirley (Doug) Sinclair of Winchester. Much loved grandmother of Marnie MosseauBarr, Trina Chapman, Kristy Dazé, Dustin and Kyle Chattaway, Clay Reitsma, Sherry Collins and Shannon Crowder. Cherished great-grandmother of Raven and Zach Barr, Mia Reitsma, Greg and Brody Collins and Shyla Crowder. Edith’s family wish to thank Dr. Morrison and the staff at the Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior for their continued support and compassionate care.

Arrangements by The Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N. Arnprior Friday January 24, 2014 from 7-9 p.m. and after 1:30 p.m. Saturday until time of service. Funeral Service was conducted Saturday January 25, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in the Boyce Chapel. Interment Arnprior Albert Street Cemetery at a later date. To honour the love Edith held for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in memoriams to CHEO would be appreciated by her family.

Condolences / Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca

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September 15, 1919 – January 25, 2014

Passed away peacefully at Hospice Renfrew on Saturday, January 25, 2014, in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Grace Cornett Headrick, and previously the late Madeline Bookless. Loving father of Janet Bradfield (Bob) and Bill Simmons (Jill Kolar), and stepfather of Bev Patterson (late Ken) and Doug Headrick (Donna). Proud grandfather of Pamela Bradfield, Barry Bradfield (Stephanie), Lisa Young (Chad), Billy Patterson (Kerri), Brad Patterson (Kelly), David Headrick (Aileen), Alison Ing (Perry), Carin Headrick (Steve Wettlaufer), and great-grandfather of Stella Hall and Mitchell & Austin Young. Visitation at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munroe Ave. E., Renfrew on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., followed by a Masonic Service. A Memorial Service will then be held in the Chapel at 1:30 p.m. Inurnment at Capital Memorial Gardens at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to Admaston Grace United Church would be appreciated by the family.

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

Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital with loved ones by her side on Saturday morning, January 25th, 2014. Anna Mildred Dupuis of Arnprior; formerly of Kingston at the age of 83 years. Dear daughter of the late Cleary Judge and the late Teresa Fitzgerald. Beloved wife of the late John Eugene Dupuis) (May 3, 1998). Dearly loved mother of Paul (Darlene) of Campbellford; Donna Laplante of White Lake and Laurie Dupuis (Kevin Still) of Arnprior. Cherished and proud “Gram” of Kelsey Laplante and J.P. Dupuis. Dear sister of Sheila Gane (Fred) of Kingston.

Predeceased by 3 sisters: Helen, Thelma and Stella as well as her only brother, Jerry. Family and friends were invited to pay their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Wednesday morning, January 29th from 8:30 a.m. until 10 a.m. A Funeral Mass was held in St. Philip Neri Church, Toledo, Ontario on Wednesday at 12 o’clock noon. A reception will follow. Spring interment Parish Cemetery. In memory of Anna, a donation the Arnprior, Braeside and McNab Seniors at Home Program or the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by her family.

Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

CRAM, Andrew James Passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2014 at the Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Rachel (nee Judd). Loving father of Madison and Kolby. Dear brother of Michael (Lisa Murphy), Tim (Connie), Theresa Brydges (Bert), and brother-in-law of Cedric Judd (Darlene). Much loved son of Wayne and Mary Lou Cram. Andy will be missed by his nieces, nephews, relatives and many friends. Visitation at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munroe Ave. E., Renfrew (at Lorne St.) on Monday, January 27, 2014 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Tuesday at 11 a.m.

Interment at Rosebank Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation or an Education Fund for Madison & Kolby Cram would be appreciated by the family.

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

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SIMMONS, Vaughan Theodore Bertram

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“The Singin’ Grandmother” November 14, 1924 - January 22, 2014 (Inducted into the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame 1995)

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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

JANUARY 30 Drum making at the Golden Age Activity Centre, 1:30 p.m. 613431-8289.

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. 613-431-8289.

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. 613431-8289.

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

FEBRUARY 1 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 person. Takeout available. Tickets: Laverna Ferguson 613432-6120, Bonnie Page 613-432-7303. Order of The Eastern Star, Sterling Chapter, Renfrew. Supporting local charities.

Whitewater SnoGoers Snowmobile Club Snow Rally. Registration 9 to 11 a.m. Renfrew Best Western. Breakfast after 7 a.m. Poker hands $10 available from club executive or at the Best Western. First prize $500, second prize one-night stay for two at Renfrew’s Best Western. New this year, snowmobile style casino games on route.

Win tickets for prize table. Prizes awarded at 3 p.m. Call Bill Jamieson 613-432-6005 or www. whitewatersnogoers.com or wwsnowgoers@nrtco. net for more information.

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.

Foresters Falls Winter Carnival 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Foresters Fall outdoor rink. Pancake breakfast, snowmobile poker run, children’s indoor events sponsored by the Whitewater Region Public Library, under 12 shinny game, children’s outdoor games, young-at-heart games, and free skating.

Meals served until 4 p.m. Also, bingo at the Orange Hall from 7 to 10 p.m. Visit facebook. com/Foresters Falls.

Beach Party with Ambush, Renfrew Armouries 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Doors open at 8 p.m. $10 in advance; $12 at the door.

Call 613-432-5331 or contact@renfrewfair.com.

FEBRUARY 2 February Valley Singles Lunch 1 p.m. at Buster’s Bar & Grill in Carleton Place. Contact Donna at 613-623-6698 or Johanna at 613-432-7622.

DACA Breakfast at the DACA Centre, bacon, eggs, fried potatoes, toast and porridge, and beverages. Adults $7, kids $5. Susan 433-9050.

FEBRUARY 7 Third-annual family fun trivia night at St.

Renfrew Freemasons luncheon 12 noon at Rocky Mountain House.

Gentlemen interested in learning about freemasonry are invited. Wives and girlfriends welcome.

Contact Barry Sansom at 613-433-9038.

Ninth annual Lynn Moore Memorial Spaghetti Sauce Cook Off at the ACAF Wing. Entertainment by Smokey Rose. Starts at 4:30 p.m., $12 per person. Call 613-432-4485 or 613-4329155.

Renfrew Seniors Housing meeting at the Golden Age Activity Centre, 212 Raglan St. S. Renfrew, at 10:30 a.m. Call 613-4318289 or 613-432-4485.

FEBRUARY 7-9 Douglas Frosty Fun over three days in Douglas.

Starts Friday night, and runs all day Saturday and Sunday. Roast beef supper Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. at St. Michael’s School.

seminar. Best Western Renfrew Inn and Conference Centre, 760 Gibbons Road at 1 p.m. For reservations, please call Erica at Renfrew Home Hardware 613-432-8874, or email her at Beaverhomes.renfrew@bellnet. ca. Cost $15 per person or $20 per couple.

FEBRUARY 14 Renfrew Rotary Club 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. Janet Springer 613-432-6694.

Valentine soup & sandwich luncheon, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Eganville Seniors Centre. Homemade soup, variety of sandwiches, decorated valentine cupcakes, entertainment by Hwy 41 Band. Cost $7. 613628-2354.

Renfrew Silver Seniors Valentine’s dinner and dance at the Renfrew Legion. Happy hour 5 p.m., dinner at 6. Music

by Cruise-n-Country.

Tickets until Feb. 3 from Pat 613-649-2756.

Valentine’s Dinner and Dance and Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. Ages 19 and older. All funds help support Golden Age Activity Centre. Down home country ham meal catered by Blue Iris. Music by The Countrymen and Friends. Tickets $25 in advance for dinner and dance available at Golden Age Activity Centre. Dance-only tickets $10 at door only.

FEBRUARY 9 Dacre & Area Community Association valentine bingo at 7 p.m. Turkeys, hams and other prizes to the winners.

Bid euchre at Eganville Seniors Centre, 1:30 p.m.

Cost $5. 613-628-2354.

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Valentine breakfast at the Eganville Legion, hosted by Melville United Church from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Adults $7, Children under 6, $3.

FEBRUARY 13 Renfrew Silver Seniors noon luncheon at the Renfrew Legion. Cost $4.

Membership only $5 per year.

FEBRUARY 8 Planning to build

bridge at Kirk Hall at 1 p.m. Make up a table, or call Janet to be included in one. Tea, coffee and dessert will be served after bridge. Door prizes and prizes for high score will be awarded. Call Janet to reserve 613-4329177.

RVH Auxiliary Valentine

FEBRUARY 15 Renfrew Seniors Home Support is hosting a couples & friends spaghetti dinner at 6 p.m. in the Renfrew Tea Room. The meal includes homemade spaghetti, caesar salad, garlic bread and tiramisu for dessert.

Cost is $15 per person.

Call 613-432-7691 for more details. Proceeds to Seniors Home Support.

Whitewater Historical Society heritage writing contest. In 1,000 words or less, write a story about the historical

significance of the development of the railroad in Renfrew County. It could be your own story, a story researched or a story told to you. Categories 15 and under, and 16 and over.

Prizes to top three in each category. Mail entries to Muriel Buttle, Box 62, Cobden, Ont., K0J 1K0; or Hazel Hawthorn, 3574 Queens Line Rd., RR1 Foresters Falls, Ont. K0J 1V0.

Entries must be received by Feb. 15.

The Renfrew Curling Rink is holding a Valentine’s bonspiel, two six-end games, $20 per person, pot luck dinner and prizes for best costume. Contact Shelley 613-432-2870.

FEBRUARY 16 Renfrew Legion Ladies Auxiliary Euchre 1 p.m. $8 per person. Light snack at half time.

The Renfrew Fish and Game Club’s annual Banquet at the DACA Centre.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for children under 15. Available at Gourley’s Variety on Hwy. 132 or from Garry Haskin at 613432-2180. Supper at 5 p.m.

FEBRUARY 20 Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School Council spaghetti supper at Our Lady of Fatima Church 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Adults $10, children under 12, $6.

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NOTE: The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. The Mercury community calendar is a free service for not-forprofit groups. Include a daytime contact name and phone number for clarification. No posters.

VETERANS, EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL AND DEPENDENTS Eligibility for benefits through Veterans Affairs has changed and new programs offered under the New Veterans’ Charter.

This means you may now qualify for one or more of the following: • Disability Pension or a lump sum award for disabilities related to service; • Treatment Benefits; • War Veterans’ and Widows’ allowance; • Earnings loss income, Supplementary retirement income, Extended health coverage, Educational assistance, etc.; • Home assistance or help with the cost of care in nursing or retirement homes • Benevolent Fund assistance Patricia Royle (Service Bureau Officer from the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command) will be visiting RCL Branch #148, Renfrew the week of February 17, 2014.

Anyone wishing more assistance or information on the benefits should leave their name, address and phone number with the Branch Secretary at 613-432-6450 so that you may be contacted about the exact date and time of interviews.

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