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Paramedic crunch TIFFANY LEPACK

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On Monday, Feb. 5, numerous Renfrew County Paramedics (RCP) were assisting their neighbours in Ottawa – more than 100 kilometres away – putting a major strain on local resources..

This caused paramedics to be diverted from a pedestrian hit by a vehicle in Arnprior, and while his injuries were not serious, the county’s top paramedic says the issue is.

“We quite literally have paramedics driving by their own residents in Arnprior because they have already been committed to an emergency call in Ottawa 100 kilometres away,” said paramedic chief Mike Nolan.

The county paramedic service put all transfers on hold until emergency coverage was restored.

The service had six units in Ottawa for a period of time and Lanark County had three units in the city.

Nolan says things returned to normal at about 11:30 a.m. but they were still very busy trying to keep their medics in Renfrew County. Nolan had even instructed community paramedics to respond to emergency 911 calls. “(The City of Ottawa) is at a level zero,” said Nolan. “All subsequent calls will be the responsibility of neighbouring municipalities.”

As to why this is happening he attributes it to a combination of fac-

tors.

“Motor vehicle collisions, off-load delays at the hospitals and an overall lack of resources from the City of Ottawa,” said Nolan. “This puts a significant strain on our calls.”

Renfrew Reeve Peter Emon, who sits as a member of County Council, was not speaking for the county, but was concerned by the amount of paramedics going into Ottawa.

“For a number of reasons, we can’t meet our own service goals and there is an ongoing drain of services and at some point that wears out the system,” said Emon.

On Twitter, Emon said the city just wants to maintain their two per cent budget increase but neglect their community need. “When you artificially set a rate and don’t objectively take a look at services, this is a prime example of what this is,” said Emon.

He wants the Ministry of Health to impress on Ottawa that they need to conduct a study on how to effectively manage their fleet.

“We (county) have had problems over the last two years with paramedics being drawn to the city, and they should be funded by the city,” said Emon. “They should ensure they have enough paramedics and they have shown consistently they are unable to do that.”

He supports the neighbours helping each other but not so one receives a higher rate of service.

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Home health care provider under fire in southern Renfrew county Concerned parent Murray MacDonald accuses ParaMed of missing many home visits, endangering clients DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com

A home health care services provider is facing accusations that it is putting profit ahead of patient safety.

ParaMed, a private company, is paid by the province through Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) to visit homes such as Murray MacDonald’s in Renfrew. He says his special needs daughter is to receive medication at 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

However, ParaMed has been late or missed visits entirely so often that he’s had to pay for a backup to stand on call.

“It’s unbelievable. This is a tragedy,” MacDonald said. “We are getting missed twice a week, and I’m getting it better than others because I know to complain.”

MacDonald said the personal support workers (PSWs) tell him they are double- or even triple booked and told to deal with their schedules as best they can.

ParaMed refused an interview to address specific allegations but did email a general response. The Toronto-based company takes appropriate measures to ensure

PSWs get to visits, reads the email

by Champlain Region District Director Emma Tibbo, yet admits to instances when that doesn’t happen.

It blames a labour shortage and growing client list. “(T)he community home health sector is experiencing a provincewide shortage of trained Personal Support Workers,” Tibbo wrote.

“As the population continues to age and the clients to whom we provide care and services become more complex, there will be an even greater demand from the system for health human resources.”

She cited privacy for not addressing MacDonald’s situation, even though he openly discusses it. He also largely dismissed the shortage of PSWs. He said they are overworked and therefore go on stress leave or quit. Although other companies provide the same services, he is unaware if they see similar staff turnover.

MacDonald is also a volunteer driver with Renfrew and Area Seniors Home Support. He visits the home of elderly people and takes them to medical appointments. So he sees a lot of people in the run of a day.

Not long ago he was visiting with a stroke patient in a wheelchair who is always trying to stand up. They were waiting for ParaMed to arrive. MacDonald had another appointment and had to leave; the patient’s wife was at work. ParaMed never arrived, he said, or phoned ahead to explain.

“What’s it going to take: death?” he said. “You have cancer patients waiting for days. I come home crying at nights. These things happen day after day to these dear souls.”

MacDonald is careful to not blame the PSWs. They are welltrained professionals with great compassion, he said, but are being overworked.

“I believe the home care service in our area is in critical condition,” he wrote.

MacDonald said an office worker for Renfrew-NipissingPembroke MPP John Yakabuski helps those who are struggling.

But the provincial government has to inject more money or make dramatic changes to the system.

MacDonald’s full letter can be Derek Dunn/Metroland found on page 8 of this issue.

Murray MacDonald and his daughter Lisa are fed up with ParaMed, the company See this story at InsideOttawathat visits twice a day to administer her medication.

They want fewer missed or Valley.com for the letters from late visits, or a systemic change by the government. both Tibbo and MacDonald.

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Party announces Conservative Hospice Renfrew executive director nomination vote dates injured in crash on highway Conservative nominee candidate Mike Coates has been informed by party headquarters that Saturday, Feb. 24 and Sunday, Feb. 25 are the two voting days the local riding nomination committee has chosen for the race to become the next federal Conservative candidate.

The vote will take place in Renfrew at the RCAF Wing on Feb. 24. with speeches starting at 10 a.m. and voting from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., in the afternoon in Barry’s Bay at the Opeongo Seniors Centre with speeches at 3:30 p.m. and voting from 4 to 6 p.m. And on Sunday, Feb. 25 speeches will start at the Pembroke Legion at noon with voting from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The process to hold a nomination is in the hands of a local candidate nomination committee comprised of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Gallant’s executive.

“The lack of timely information about the process is disappointing,” said Coates. “Conservative members want to make their plans around the actual voting days, and the lack of transparency isn’t helping. I’ve written to the executive director of the party asking for immediate confirmation of dates, times and locations. I hope to get clarity shortly.”

In the release, Coates expresses concern about timing.

“The cut-off date for those looking to purchase a membership and vote for the candidate of their choice (was) Feb. 1. Allowing less than a month for our team to travel around one of the largest ridings in the country has been a challenge, but our team has met that challenge and encountered nothing but positive feedback from all those we meet. There is a desire for change, and we are confident we will deliver that change,” said Coates in the release. “I want to use my national and international network of business and government contacts to bring jobs and investment to our riding,” he said. “Over the past 20 years our riding has lost its way in terms of economic development and progress, and I am committed to working with municipal officials who see my candidacy as part of the solution to help kick start economic growth for Ottawa Valley families.”

Coates issued a challenge to Gallant for a public debate on Jan. 23 and to date, she has not responded to his request. He has requested the debate to be televised and carried on the local cable network, online, and on local radio stations for maximum exposure.

SHERRY HAAIMA

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The executive director of Hospice Renfrew is recovering at home following a collision on Monday, Jan. 29, involving the vehicle she was driving and a transport truck.

Renfrew OPP reported Feb. 1 that the transport driver has been charged in the collision that injured Maureen Sullivan-Bentz of Arnprior.

“At 4:48 p.m. Const. Brown (lead investigator) arrived on scene at Highway 17 and O’Brien Road. Two vehicles were involved in the collision, a transport truck and a small car. The

driver of the car suffered injuries and was transported to hospital by Renfrew County Paramedics,” notes an OPP press release.

“She’s sore and she has whiplash so she’ll be off work for a week,” said hospice administrative assistant Helen McGregor, adding that SullivanBentz is banged up but hopeful she’ll be back in action soon.

“The investigation revealed the driver of the car was eastbound on Highway 17 and had the right of way with a green light at the intersection,” notes the release. “The transport was travelling westbound and attempted to turn left onto O’Brien Road. He

also had a green light, but did not have the right of way.”

The transport driver, Yamaikol Salas-Soriano of Scarborough, was charged with making a left turn-fail to afford reasonable opportunity to avoid a collision, Sec. 141 (5) of the Highway Traffic Act. Emergency officials responded to a crash at the same location this Feb. 1. In that incident, one driver suffered minor injuries and did not require transportation to hospital. Eastbound lanes were closed for a short period of time, as was the O’Brien Road on-ramp to the eastbound Highway 17.

Arnprior man dies in Renfrew collision DEREK DUNN

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The Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is continuing the investigation into a single vehicle collision on Highway 17 east of Gillan Road in Renfrew on Monday Jan. 29 at 12:07 p.m.

Initial reports indicated the driver of the pickup truck suffered minor injuries and was transported to hospital

by Renfrew County paramedics. The

injuries were upgraded to serious and the male was transferred to a trauma unit.

The male driver died in hospital on Tuesday, Jan. 30.

The driver has been identified as Donald Dykens, aged 63, of Arnprior.

The driver was westbound on Highway 17 passing Gillan Road when for unknown reason the pickup truck he was operating accelerated and left the roadway travelling approximately 200 meters off the roadway through the

north ditch before striking a tree. Police suspect a medical emergency may have caused the collision. Police have examined the vehicle for mechanical issues, and have spoken to several witnesses.

Provincial Const. Amedeo JeanLouis is leading the investigation with assistance from Technical Collision Investigators (TCI). If you witnessed the collision or have any information that may assist police please contact the Renfrew OPP at 613-432-3211.

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Renfrew OPP seek witnesses to Jan. 27 crash on Highway 17 Police are looking for witnesses after a single-vehicle collision on Saturday Jan. 27 between 2:30 and 3:30 a.m. on Highway 17 at Gillan Road. Const. Kyle Mask was dispatched to the collision scene. As he approached the area he stopped to speak to a male pedestrian.

The pedestrian was the involved driver. He was transported to hospital to be treated for injuries sustained in the collision.

He was arrested for impaired driving. Following breath tests at the hospital a 42-year-old Arnprior man was charged with impaired driving, driving over 80mgs and driving while under suspension.

He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on Feb. 7.

Police believe a dark coloured SUV may have stopped to offer assistance at the scene and would like to speak to the driver of that vehicle, or anyone who may have information about this incident. Please call the OPP at 613-4323211 with any information.

On Friday, Jan. 26 at approximately 8:42 p.m. officers responded to a single vehicle collision on Russett Drive in McNab/Braeside Township.

The male driver had been drinking and failed a roadside alcohol screening test. Following further tests at the detachment a 57-year-old man from Horton Township was charged with care or control of a motor vehicle over 80mgs. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on Feb. 7. Const. Erin Joyce investigated.

The Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated 209 calls for service during the past week.

people or activities please call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 immediately.

Drivers should be vigilant in always locking their vehicles to prevent this nuisance behaviour. Remember - Lock it or Lose it.

A quantity of cash was stolen from a vehicle parked in a parking lot on First Avenue in Arnprior. The theft happened on Sunday, Jan. 21 between 4-6 p.m.

Tools were stolen from a storage unit located at McLachlin Street North in Arnprior. The theft was discovered on Tuesday, Jan. 23 and took place sometime in the previous week.

The unit was locked and there was no sign of forced entry. Stolen property includes numerous Milwaukee brand items, Mastercraft brand items, a Lincoln mig welder and a Kunys contractor bag.

Const. Kyle Mask is investigating after a silver-coloured vehicle with no licence plates

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THEFTS

A thief or thieves in Cobden were busy overnight Sunday, Jan. 21 to Monday, Jan. 22, stealing items and ransacking vehicles looking for valuables to take. At least five victims reported their unlocked vehicle entered. Loose change was the only thing stolen.

There appeared to be two suspects, one acting as a lookout, based on footprints in the snow. If you see suspicious

CRIME STOPPERS

Crime Stoppers Pembroke/Renfrew County believes that someone may have information that could assist police in solving these crimes. If you have information on any criminal offence that results in charges being laid, you qualify for an award of up to $2,000.

Call Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 735-8477 or toll free at 1-800222-8477.

You could help solve a crime. All tips remain anonymous and you will not have to attend court. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display.

The telephones are answered 24 hours a day. Please visit the website www.valleytips. ca.

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Note: Vehicles parked on any street/highway during these hours are subject to a fine. Further, if the vehicle restricts winter maintenance operations it will be towed away at the owner’s expense.

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BREAK AND ENTER

The office at the Arnprior landfill site on River Road in McNab/Braeside Township was the scene of a breakin. Managers discovered the break-in on Monday, Jan. 22.

A door was pried open and items stolen from inside.

Stolen property included a Milwaukee Model M18 grease gun, cordless drill, a Wild Game Industries trail camera, a propane heater, a propane torch, a First Aid kit, bag of work gloves, a large hammer, and miscellaneous lubricants and cleaners.

The pry bar used to break in was located and seized.

PC Kevin Rebertz is continuing to investigate. The breakin happened between 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 20 and 6 a.m.

Monday, Jan. 22.

A shed at a property on Queen St in Renfrew was entered by a tall male but the crime was interrupted by a neighbour and the thief ran off empty handed. On Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m. a witness noticed a male enter a shed in a neighbour’s backyard. The witness confronted the suspect, the two had a brief physical confrontation and the suspect fled on foot.

He was last seen running north on Munroe Avenue. The suspect is described as a white male, 6 ‘ tall, medium to heavy build, blond hair, approximately 40-45 years old.

He was wearing a dark winter parka, carrying a flashlight and a plastic grocery bag, and smelled strongly of alcohol.

Const. Mark Yarmel is leading the investigation.

STOLEN VEHICLE

A pick-up truck was stolen from the parking lot of the Armouries in Renfrew in the early morning hours of Saturday January 27.

The owner advised the vehicle was locked and the keys were in his jacket in the coatroom at the hall.

The truck was stolen between 9:30 p.m. and 1:30 a.m. The truck was later located on

Barr Street in Renfrew. Const. Kyle Mask is investigating.

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Arnprior and Renfrew officers investigated five domestic disputes during the past week. No criminal offences took place. If you or someone you know is living in or involved in an abusive relationship help is available. Contact Bernadette McCann House 24/7 for support, advice or the safety of a shelter at 1-800-267-4930. In emergencies call 9-1-1.

attended the Shell gas station in Cobden and the male driver stole a quantity of gasoline.

The theft took place on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 10:05 a.m.

The male made no attempt to pay for fuel and left the gas station heading eastbound on Highway 17.

A description of the vehicle and suspect was sent out to police in the area. A suspect has been identified and the investigation is continuing.

NOTICE PLEASE DO NOT PUSH SNOW OR ICE ONTO TOWN STREETS OR SIDEWALKS According to the Highway Traffic Act R.S.O. 1990 C8, S181, “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway (highway) without permission in writing to do so from the Ministry of Transportation or the Road Authority responsible for the maintenance of the road.

HIGHWAY includes a common and public highway, street, avenue, parkway, driveway, square, place, bridge, viaduct or trestle, any part of which is intended for or used by the general public for the passage of vehicles and includes the area between the lateral property lines therof.

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2018 DOG & CAT TAGS HAVE ARRIVED! As per Town of Renfrew municipal by-laws, owners are reminded that all dogs and cats within the municipal boundaries must be licensed and registered. Tags are available for sale in the Treasury Department (main floor) of the Municipal Office located at 127 Raglan Street South. Office hours are Monday – Thursday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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TOWN OF RENFREW HIGHWAY 60 – DOWNTOWN & CONNECTOR STREET RECONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 01-2018 Sealed tenders, plainly marked as to contents, will be received by Keray O’Reilly, Treasurer, Town of Renfrew, Ontario, until: 2:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22nd, 2018 for a two-part project being: Part A - Highway 60 / Downtown Reconstruction from Lochiel St South to Hall Ave including: paving and grading, concrete curb and sidewalks, sanitary sewer installation and relining, storm sewer works, water works, landscaping and street scaping, street lighting, traffic signal upgrades, site restorations and line painting. Total road length of approximately 1,350 m.

Part B - Reconstruction of 10 single block connector streets off Highway 60 including: paving and grading, concrete curb and sidewalks, rock excavation, storm sewer works, water works, sanitary sewer installation and relining, landscaping, site restoration and line painting. Total road length of approximately 690 m.

Complete tender documents may be obtained from the Department and Works Department, Town of Renfrew, 127 Raglan Street South, Renfrew, Ontario starting at 9:00 am, Tuesday January 30th, 2018 on payment of a non-refundable cost of $200.00 per set. Cheques should be made payable to the Corporation of the Town of Renfrew. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted by the Town of Renfrew. The Town also reserves the right to only award Part A of the project or Part A and a portion of the Part B project, subject to budget considerations.

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GROWING FORWARD

February 2018 • In partnership with the Renfrew Mercury

Proudly supporting our community hospital.

Congratulations on the achievement of Exemplary Standing with Accreditation Canada.

Top-notch technology for a first-rate organization

The new, state-of-the art Fluoroscopy suite is up and running in RVH’s medical imaging department ensuring the latest technology is available to our patients.

Fluoroscopy is an imaging technique using x-rays to obtain real-time moving images that allow physicians to see the structure and function of patients’ internal anatomy for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

While many hospitals have not replaced aging fluoroscopes, there is a need for this technology says Lisa Wherry, RVH Manager, Medical Imaging.

Some procedures that are very challenging can’t be done without fluoroscopy, such as swallowing (palatopharyngeal) tests for stroke patients or challenging injections.

“If RVH did not have this equipment, it would necessitate patients from across our region travelling to Ottawa to undergo the procedures. It goes to the philosophy of providing the best care close to home,” says Wherry.

The new fluoroscopy unit is truly state of the art, agrees Dr. Frank Lee, Radiation Protection Officer from TOH. “Patients don’t need to travel into Ottawa to experience the best that technology has to offer.”

“The Foundation is proud to support RVH in its accomplishments from upgrading equipment in order to provide quality care close to home to achieving Exemplary Standing, the highest award from Accreditation Canada,” says Barb Desilets, RVH Foundation Executive Director.

Multiple benefits “The new fluoroscope doubles as an x-ray machine and will be used as a backup to the general x-ray when it is not being used for fluoroscopy. It will help to increase x-ray capacity, improving patient flow, and reducing wait times.”

—Lisa Wherry “It’s much more advanced, more computerized, and will improve workflow.”

—Suzie Campbell

Medical Imaging Technologists Debbie Howes, Suzie Campbell (on the table), and Meredith Brabant (at controls) are designated super users of RVH’s new Fluoroscope.

“It’s a much larger room which makes it easier to manoeuvre patients who are on stretchers. Also, the patient table lowers right down making it much easier for patients to get on and off.”

—Debbie Howes “The image quality is now superior with much less radiation to the patient. The table has a much greater range of motion which means greater ease and safety for our patients. Finally, because of a C arm capability, there is less need for patient movement.”

—Dr. Lee

“The room is so much more bright and spacious than previous! The clarity of the images is amazing!”

— Joint Injection Patient

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RVH provided more than: • 2,000 Fluoroscopies in 2016 • 16,300 X-rays in 2017

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RCCDSB announces replacement of St. Thomas, addition to St. Joseph’s high school Two Renfrew schools receive $13.7 million from province The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board (RCCDSB) is pleased to announce that funding has been approved for an addition to St. Joseph’s High School and the replacement of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Elementary School in Renfrew.

The funding is part of an investment of $784 million by the province in 2018 to create better learning environments and additional licensed child care spaces.

The Renfrew Mercury has learned the ministry is providing $13.7 million to support the two projects.

Seventy-nine projects have been approved, including 39 brand new schools and 40 major renovations across Ontario.

Jaimie Perry, RCCDSB director of education, noted that the funding will address space issues in the two Renfrew schools.

“Our board is very excited to receive ministry funding to add much-needed space to St. Joseph’s High School and enhance the learning environment at St. Thomas the Apostle,” said Perry.

Perry told the Renfrew Mercury his goal is to have the projects take less than five years as they are fairly big projects.

As to the price tag for each expansion he notes the board is not yet releasing those figures.

The addition to St. Joseph’s will alleviate overcrowding that has necessitated the use of seven portable classrooms and conversion of the library into extra cafeteria space.

The plan allows for additional classroom spaces and retrofitting the learning commons area and cafeteria.

The ministry has also given the board approval to allocate some of its surplus funds to the construction of a double gymnasium.

St. Joseph’s principal Brennan Trainor was delighted with the news, noting: “Our student, staff and parent community has been understanding of the issues that have come with our growth and have also advocated for some longer-term solutions.

We are so pleased that the board and ministry have been able to provide this assistance.”

The existing St. Thomas building will be replaced with a contemporary 21st century learning space.

“This is a very exciting day for our school community,” remarked principal Rory Donohue.

“We look forward to working with the board and the ministry on this fantastic new project.”

The board will also continue its partnership with Arnprior and District Child Care Services (ADCCS) and the new St. Thomas site will incorporate space for its existing daycare.

Sharon Huycke of ADCCS remarks, “We are excited to continue to partner with the RCCDSB in providing child care spaces for our Renfrew families in a new, refreshed space.

“We are thrilled with this major investment of funds by the province to update our school facilities and provide improved learning environments and child care spaces as we strive to ensure the well-being and success of our students,” said Dave Howard, board chair.

“Ontario is committed to building learning environments that support student achievement and well-being.

That’s why we continue to invest in new, renovated and expanded schools, so that every student can learn and grow in a space that enables them to reach their full potential,” said Ontario Minister of Education Indira Naidoo-Harris.

Shaw Woods launches $4,000 program with grant from retired teachers Jan. 27 will see the first of 10 brand new workshops unfold for community members of all ages at Shaw Woods Outdoor Education Centre.

Shaw Woods is a not for profit organization that manages a tract of land of old growth and new growth forest just 10 kilometres south of Eganville.

Its main goal is to foster an ethic of responsible environmental stewardship.

For the past seven years Shaw Woods has found funding through various partnerships to promote this goal with students across Renfrew County.

Now, thanks to a $4000 grant accessed by local District 21 of the Retired Teachers of Ontario, programming can now extend to the community at large.

“This well used and highly successful facility is a gem to the Ottawa Valley.

As an organization of Retired Teachers, we are happy that we were able to secure funding

to help it expand its programming for adults in the county,” said District 21 president Carol Sulpher.

Wayne Remus, a retired educator and chair of the education committee for Shaw Woods, also expressed his delight with the funding.

“We are now able to purchase equipment such as binoculars, telescopes, canvas and paints in order to help us carry out the programming to be offered on evenings and weekends,” he explained.

Topics for the new series of workshops will include birding, native plant study, astronomy, nature photography, art, navigation, yoga fitness, heritage music appreciation, and First Nations awareness.

The Retired Teachers of Ontario is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018. With a membership of almost 900 strong, District 21 looks forward to working in partnership with Shaw Woods Outdoor Education Centre during this special year of celebration.

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OPINION

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First, do no harm

There’s a cultural deification of cannabis happening in Canada. The weed is touted as the cure for just about everything and suggestions there may be any downsides to its use are silenced by choruses singing its praises.

A Metroland staffer, already taking prescription medication for anxiety and a sleep disorder, had her curiosity piqued by rampant claims that cannabis is a miraculous panacea for whatever ails you.

She asked her doctor about switching from big pharma to medical marijuana.

But the doctor refused, saying she had taken an oath to “do no harm.” While the physician was aware of all the anecdotal evidence that cannabis is the answer to myriad health problems, she just hadn’t seen the scientific proof. And she had concerns about unknown health risks. Her advice? Wait for the science.

Only then would the doctor feel comfortable prescribing cannabis.

And maybe that’s good advice for recreational use as well. Because the research hasn’t been done. It’s too difficult to do quality research on something that is illegal.

In Canada, that barrier disappears in July. Now the science can be done and we want to see research funded from the profits our government will make

through the CCBO. Just last week the feds were patting themselves on the back announcing 14 projects to get $100,000 each in Canadian Institute of Health Research funding to look into how cannabis use will affect different populations and how use changes post-legalization.

Bill Blair, federal point man for cannabis legislation, made the announcement at the Centre for Addiction and Mental health, which is appropriate. The government admits the research doesn’t exist and Blair said they’re committed to strengthening the evidence base.

They plan to pony up $1.4-million, which in the world of research is little more than chump change.

Much more will be needed for the kind of broad studies that will now be possible, into the good, the bad and the potential ugly.

We want to see data. Track cannabis use after legalization: the health ramifications, as well as the social costs and benefits.

Drug use and misuse in all forms, whether it’s too many smart cocktails, mind-numbing prescription opiate addiction or cannabis smoking, vaping or snacking, is a health issue. One that needs adequate funding to address. So we expect to see CCBO profits put into quality science, research and health care.

Seniors and challenged individuals deserve far better home care To the editor: I am appalled with the home care service my 38-year-old Down Syndrome daughter and many other senior and challenged clients are receiving from ParaMed and Champlain LHIN (formerly CCAC).

I have been complaining for years about the poor service my daughter is receiving and after many phone complaints, meetings with ParaMed and Champlain LHIN and many written complaints, she still receives very poor and frustrating service.

My daughter is approved for home care for one hour in the morning and again for one hour in the evening every day. She is supposed to have the same ParaMed workers for each visit and she is time specific, which means her visits are to be at the same time every day, (7 a.m. and 7 p.m.). However there are many times when she does not receive her worker and many, many times ParaMed’s personal support workers (PSWs) are late for her visits, up to two-and-ahalf hours late, and there are also visits where ParaMed sends no PSW at all.

Often we do not even receive a phone call from ParaMed to let us know there is a change

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in PSWs or even when they are not sending anyone for a visit. My daughter gets really upset when these things happen and is difficult to calm down. There have been times when we have had to medicate her to bring her back down so we can work with her.

Totally frustrated six months ago, I wrote a letter outlining the poor service she was receiving and sent it to anyone who I thought might help. I sent it to the CEO of Champlain LHIN, the board chairman of Champlain LHIN, and my daughter’s Champlain LHIN care co-ordinator, ParaMed Renfrew, and the district director for ParaMed and to my MPP John Yakabuski. I received no reply from either the board chair or from the district director of ParaMed but I did receive an immediate response from my MPP and the Champlain LHIN care coordinator contacted me the same day. It took four weeks for the CEO of Champlain LHIN to reply and she passed it off to someone else and was of no help.

Our MPP’s office has been helpful, putting forth my concerns with Champlain LHIN who is responsible for giving my daughter’s contract to ParaMed and even that has not resulted in the

desired change in my daughter’s service. I have also written the Ontario health minister asking for help and after three weeks was referred back to LHIN who I have already been in constant contact with and who has been unable to make any positive changes.

I am a volunteer with Renfrew and Area Seniors Home Support as a volunteer driver and as a friendly visitor and I see and hear of these same issues over and over again happening to other seniors and challenged clients. As a result I have continually tried to speak for all clients who are so frustrated but am told by both Champlain LHIN and ParaMed that they are not even willing to discuss how these issues are affecting so many clients.

So I am writing this letter to both inform all frustrated clients and the rest of the public that it is time to speak up. The public and our MPPs need to know how widespread and desperate this situation is.

Frustrated clients need to file written complaints with their Champlain LHIN care coordinator, sending a copy to your MPP. I say written complaints as I have been told that there is a care co-ordinator in our area who will not

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I believe the home care service in our area is in critical condition. I believe many PSWs have now left ParaMed because of the way they were being treated by this provider and the stress they were under. Others are off on stress leave and still there are others who are telling me they are looking for work elsewhere as they cannot take it any longer.

I believe ParaMed is now asking their remaining PSWs to work up to 14 hours a day as they are so short of PSWs. As a result, home care service continues to deteriorate and Champlain LHIN has not been willing or is incapable of making the necessary changes needed to improve our service.

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We should all be very concerned by the crisis facing quality journalism JOHN HONDERICH

Canada is facing a crisis of quality journalism.

Reporters are being laid off in droves, many smaller communities are now “news deserts” with no local newspaper, and the amount of serious investigative journalism is declining sharply.

And if you believe, as I do, that a vigorous, investigative press is essential for a strong democracy, we should all be very concerned.

At the beginning of its mandate, the Trudeau government seemed to share that concern. It commissioned the Public Policy Forum, under the direction of veteran editor and journalist Ed Greenspon, to study the issue.

The final report, entitled “The Shattered Mirror,” was released a year ago.

It outlined in vivid detail the crisis and put forward 12 core recommendations.

The government also commissioned the Commons committee on Canadian heritage, under Vancouver MP and former journalist Hedy Fry, to conduct a parallel investigation. After months of hearings and dozens of witnesses, it came up with 20 practical recommendations.

For the record, it should be noted I participated in both processes. As chair of Torstar and a 40-year veteran of the Toronto Star, I care passionately about quality journalism and the health of our democracy. Needless to say, the very survival of Torstar’s dailies and weeklies is also foremost on my mind.

That said, now that the Trudeau government is more than halfway through its mandate, what has been its response?

My view? Studied indifference.

Across the board, the Trudeau government has either ignored or rejected virtually all the recommendations.

What particularly stings is that the vast majority would not cost taxpayers anything.

To make matters worse, in announcing her government’s decisions, Heritage Minister Mélanie Joly emphasized her government wasn’t interested in bailing out “industry models that are no longer viable.”

Left starkly unclear was where quality journalism would then originate. And newspaper executives, myself included, were left asking: if this is what the Trudeau government really thinks, then why did we go through this lengthy process?

To illustrate the point, let me chronicle the fate of 10 recommendations: 1. Copyright protection for newspapers: Under Canadian copyright law, original content from Canadian newspapers can be easily duplicated and distributed on the internet for free.

This has become a real annoyance, particularly when aggregators, bloggers or others use original material without permission or fee.

JOHN HONDERICH The Public Policy Forum recommended Ottawa amend the law to help newspapers protect their content “for a reasonable time.” Newspapers, understandably, have also argued they should be paid for their content.

The result? Nothing to date.

2. Facebook and Google: These two multinational giants now control more than 70 per cent of all digital advertising in Canada. Yet the playing field is patently unfair for Canadian media.

Under Canadian tax law, compa-

nies can deduct the cost of advertising only if ads are placed in Canadian publications. Yet this law does not apply to the internet.

So not only do Facebook and Google not pay corporate tax or GST/ HST, because they are headquartered outside Canada, but they accept ads on the same basis as Canadian media.

Last month Australia launched its own investigation. Both the Public Policy Forum and many media groups have asked Ottawa to do the same.

The result? Nothing to date.

3. Federal government advertising: For the past several years, Ottawa has followed a “digital-first” strategy in placement of federal ads.

That, in turn, has led to a reduction in the proportion of federal spending for daily newspaper ads by 96 per cent and for community newspaper ads by 21 per cent. These figures, importantly, come directly from the Department of Canadian Heritage.

The issue was fully studied last year by the Commons standing committee on government operations and estimates.

In its final report, it concluded Ottawa’s advertising strategy had resulted in a “misalignment” of the reality that

many Canadians still rely on traditional media. It urged more spending be directed to traditional media “including TV, radio and print media.”

The result? Nothing to date.

4. Digital tax credits: The heritage committee recommended that newspapers be given a temporary five-year tax credit for a portion of the labour and capital they spend on digital innovation. In fact, Ontario also had a digital media tax credit but it has been discontinued.

The result? Nothing to date.

5. Canada Periodical Fund: Since before Confederation, this fund and its precursors have provided financial support to Canadian magazines and weeklies.

Maclean’s magazine, for example, receives $2 million annually from this fund, allowing it to continue in operation.

Both the Public Policy Forum and the heritage committee recommended that daily newspapers be included in this fund.

The result? Idea rejected.

6. The Canadian Press: Canada’s national wire service, which celebrated its 100th anniversary last year, has had a pension problem for several decades.

Eight years ago, the three owners of CP (one being Torstar) went to Ottawa to see if CP could get an extended period to meet its obligations. The proposal, fully supported by CP’s staff, was enthusiastically endorsed by then finance minister Jim Flaherty. And it cost Ottawa nothing.

“CP is too important to this country,” he told us.

Eight years later, interest rates being even lower, the three owners returned to Ottawa to see if this relief could be extended. And what did current Finance Minister Bill Morneau tell us?

“Why should I do anything special for CP?” The result? CP’s request was denied.

One year later, CP is entering a different federal relief program. But it has been a slog.

7. CP and local journalism: To help provide news coverage in smaller communities, the Public Policy Forum suggested The Canadian Press be given the mandate and resources to fill the gaps.

The idea is for CP to hire 60 to 80 reporters across the country to do the bread-and-butter coverage of city halls, courts and legislatures.

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Respect individual rights of students To the editor: I am writing in response to the opinion piece by L.J. Helferty in the Jan. 25 issue of the Renfrew Mercury, entitled, ‘Totalitarian tactics in Canada?’

Within this piece, Helferty mentions that many members of the St. Francis Xavier Church and other community members feel as though their rights are being infringed upon.

This is because of ‘new’ requirements set in place by the summer student program, from which they are hoping to receive federal funding.

Helferty highlights that many parishioners and community members are upset with Justin Trudeau and the Liberal government for adding a checkbox within this summer student application – which asks that the organization’s core mandate respect individual rights, including “reproductive rights, and the right to be free

Whose rights have been violated?

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from discrimination on the basis of sex, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, colour, mental or physical disability or sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.”

As most of us know, these are rights/freedoms that are protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (CCRF), and outright discriminating against any Canadian on these grounds is not permitted – regardless of your own personal/religious views on reproduction and/or abortion – which seems to be the issue of such concern.

This is not a new idea. Justin Trudeau did not come up with this.

Accusing this nation of being under a “totalitarian regime” simply for asking one not to discriminate (based on our rights and freedoms that have long-been protected by the CCRF) is ridiculous. For plenty of years, and still to this day, you have ALL

To the editor: Two young women, (one of them age 17, in a bar presumably using a falsified ID at the time of the incident) neither of them identified, have accused a prominent

benefited from having these rights and freedoms protected. Refusing to check off a box that asks you not to discriminate, just as you would want for yourself, is in blatant opposition to the very ideas that protect your way of life.

I must ask, in what way is respecting the rights of others changing your quality of life? How is accepting the differences of others changing your personal relationship with God? And most importantly, why are potential summer students, whose main jobs include grass-cutting and other yard work, being asked what their views on abortion are? These views have nothing to do with the position being applied for, as one’s perspective on abortion does not equate to one’s value or work ethic. At such a young age, these students may not even know where they stand on topics such as abortion.

You should not be basing your views

and well-respected man (former provincial Conservative leader Patrick Brown) in public office of unwanted sexual harassment.

They are being praised for their courage in coming for-

of one’s capabilities as a worker, especially a young person, on their views of reproductivity.

As Roman Catholic church, however, it is safe to assume that most applicants for this position would have some connection to either Catholicism or this church specifically. With that said, these applicants would most likely hold beliefs the same (or similar to) the church regarding reproductivity. The argument being had about this check-box is therefore redundant, as potential applicants probably already hold values that the church would deem acceptable.

We are a diverse country. If your beliefs are protected under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, so are everyone else’s. You are not being oppressed, or losing rights. You are simply being asked to not discriminate.

So, check-off the box within the summer student application, and show the rest of us that your church believes in respecting individual rights.

Allison Gibson Dacre

ward with their statements. name.

The victim was condemned My question is, whose summarily by his colleagues rights have been violated? and his career ruined, although he strenuously denied the allegations but was not Christina Edgar given the chance to clear his Renfrew

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The estimated cost is $8 million to $10 million a year. A similar concept has been rolled out in Great Britain by the BBC. The result? Nothing to date.

8. CBC and cbc.ca: The huge exception, of course, to Ottawa’s studied indifference is our national broadcaster.

The Trudeau government has pledged an additional $675 million over five years to the CBC. Parenthetically, just 1 per cent of Ottawa’s total funding to the CBC would pay for more than half the Toronto Star’s newsroom.

In today’s digital world, the greatest competitor to Canadian newspaper websites is cbc.ca. It is an excellent website, flush with resources and funded, of course, by the public.

Not only that; it is free.

Furthermore, it is out in

the market competing for digital advertising.

The heritage committee, in its report, proposed that Canada adopt the British model where the BBC does not compete for ads. The rationale is that the public broadcaster has an obvious advantage with its guaranteed public funding.

The result? Idea rejected.

9. Non-profit journalism and philanthropy: In the U.S., Germany and other countries, nonprofitable journalism ventures are funded by grants from foundations.

Under their laws, such grants are considered charitable donations.

Both the Public Policy Forum and the federal task force on charities urged the passage of similar legislation in Canada.

The result? Idea rejected.

10. Investigative journalism support: To help

promote investigative and civic journalism, the Public Policy Forum recommended the creation of a legal advisory service.

Large newspapers, such as the Star, have inhouse counsel who provide essential legal advice on difficult investigations or articles. For smaller publications, these costs can be prohibitive.

The result? Nothing to date.

In summary, this list speaks for itself. In fact, there are other more expensive proposals that are deliberately not included. Again, most of the 10 above cost nothing, but rather involved changing the law or practice.

Studied indifference.

I believe this country and its journalism and democracy deserve better.

John Honderich is the chair of Torstar, the Toronto Star’s parent company.

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Renfrew resident wins $250,000 with Instant Mega 7S Congratulations to Tracey Stroud of Renfrew for winning a $250,000 top prize with Instant Mega 7S. “I have been playing the lottery every now and then for years,” said Stroud, while at the OLG Prize Centre in Toronto to pick up her winnings.

“I mainly enjoy LOTTO 6/49, Lotto Max, Daily Grind, and Instant tickets. I’d never seen the Instant Mega 7S ticket before, so I figured I would try it. I am really

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“Winning the lottery means peace of mind and a new beginning. I am feeling very grateful and happy to say I won the lottery,” said Stroud.

The winning ticket was purchased at Mac’s on Raglan Street in Renfrew.

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Stroud wasn’t sure if her ticket was a winner, so she double checked using the OLG Lottery App. “I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. I was shaking and beyond excited!”

Eager to validate the ticket, she took it to the store the next day. “At that point it started to feel real. I was beginning to process that I actually won!”

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Valley tourism suppliers/operators gather for event TIFFANY LEPACK tlepack@metroland.com

Tourism is a major part of the Ottawa Valley - so is teamwork.

On Jan. 24, the first-ever Ottawa Valley Tourism Trading Post welcomed 25 tourism operators and suppliers/service providers to the Bonnechere Bakery and Bistro in Renfrew.

The event was hosted by the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association (OVTA) in partnership with Ontario’s Highlands Tourism Organization with the goal to foster mutually beneficial partnerships between operators and suppliers.

“For our goal, we definitely got off to a good start,” said Lauren McIllfaterick, communications co-ordinator with OVTA. “It is up to the participants to follow through, I know a number had really good connections.”

The event went really well, said McIllfaterick, as a number of connections were made. She was pleased with the event.

“It was a big success and I am very pleased because the participants gave a lot of positive feedback and we have already had requests for another,” said McIllfaterick. “We will definitely be doing more, the next one is planned for the fall.”

The partnerships that have been made will help fulfil the Ottawa Valley visitor experience, said McIllfaterick.

Participants were able to rotate through a series of 10 minute meetings to see if there was a potential fit, similar to speed dating.

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The first-ever Tourism Trading Post was recently held. On hand for the event are Liz Murphy, director of marketing, Calabogie Peaks Resort; Nikki Laframboise, Elements Luxury Tented Camp owner; Lauren McIllfaterick, communications co-ordinator with Ottawa Valley Tourist Association and 13 First Aid’s Jackie Stephens.

“It was the one-on-one they had, that was the total focus,” she added. “They could talk to each other and what they had to offer each other.”

One of the suppliers on hand was 13 First Aid’s Jackie Stephens.

“It’s an awesome day, I’ve met a lot of people I would not have met,” she said.

Nikki Laframboise, Elements Luxury Tented Camp owner, was there as an operator.

She thought it was a great chance to get

conversations started across the tourism industry.

“It was an opportunity to dream up creative solutions for unique partnerships,” said Laframboise.

The event attracted businesses from across Renfrew County including: Arnprior, Barry’s Bay, Eganville, Pembroke and more.

For more information on the OVTA tourism initiative, contact at McIllfaterick at lmcillfaterick@countyofrenfrew.on.ca or call 613-732-4364, ext. 479.

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$5000 in prizes, including a $3000 Super Jackpot The bingo event consists of the following: 9 regular games, 3 special games, a mini-jackpot ($500), bonanza game and the super-jackpot game ($3000)

Thank you to the following businesses and organizations who have sponsored individual games: Rotary Club of Arnprior, Boyce Funeral Home, A & O Auto Parts, Pilon Family Funeral Home, Edward Jones Financial, Reid Bros., Arnprior Legion, Arnprior Community Safety Partnership, Tim Horton’s - Arnprior, Ed’s Salvage and Auto Parts, Sew Inspired, Rona, Sullivan and Son Restoration, Bill Kirby - Bill Telephone, Giant Tiger - Arnprior, Northern Credit Union, Sox Plus, Valley Vision, White Lake Marina, Greg Townley - Coldwell Banker Real Estate, Arnprior Bowling Centre, 5 Span Feed and Seed, M&R Feeds, Urban Ford, Urban Sport and Quick Lane Renfrew. The Town of Arnprior donated the Nick Smith Centre for the event.

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The Renfrew Curling Club recently crowned the A Ladies winners: Joan Hickey, Anne Windle, Laurie Millar and Yvonne Sklepowicz.

On the men’s side at the Renfrew Curling Club the A winners are: Dave Eady, Jim Berg, Gary Smith and Andy Miller.

Louise Bowles, Laura Hanson, Anne MacNeil and Barb Roy are the ladies B curling cham- Dwight Hayward, Leo McCallum and Joe Kasaboski, took home the B championship on pions. the men’s side. Larry Beaton is missing from the photo.

Renfrew Curling Club crowns men’s and women’s champions ANDY SKLEPOWICZ AND MARG DAWSON

“Heavy is the head that wears the crown. History has shown it’s easier to steal the throne than defend it.”

The curling commercials can be as great as the game they promote and the best is the curler dressed in a tartan kilt who this year foretold the fate of last year’s club champions as they lost their crowns to two past champions.

On the men’s side 10 teams battled it out and the curling was tight with many games decided on last rock. I

know, as my team watched the opposition skips draw the button to hand us our two losses.

On the B side the team of Leo McCallum, Joe Kasaboski, Dwight Hayward and Larry Beaton won the B Championship defeating last year’s A Champs Valleau, then Sklepowicz and lastly, the Denis Saumure rink in the finals.

The only blemish was their opening game loss to Yolkowskie.

On the A side after opening game wins, the Phil Marcella rink defeated former champ Warren when Marcel-

la’s team set up a great steal end and Phil followed with two great shots to put the winning rock behind cover, leaving Warren a last rock runback of a long guard that just over curled to give Marcella the win.

The Gary Smith squad defeated Yolkowskie’s crew in a battle of past champs.

The final saw a close affair that finally started to go Smith’s way when his team’s shots were just a little better, leaving Marcella with tough shots until finally running the exciting new team out of rocks. Congratulations

to Gary Smith, Dave Eady, Andy Miller and Jim Berg, 2018 Men’s Club Champions.

The ladies side had six teams in two pools and in one pool the Barb Roy band beat last year’s champs Lauren Scott and Shelley Jamieson to win entry into the finals.

The eight time ladies champ Yvonne Sklepowicz and her squad defeated former champ Barb Westgarth and Marg Dawson and then took a quick lead over Roy in the final and held on to win as both teams were running on fumes. Congratulations

to Yvonne Sklepowicz, Laurie Millar, Anne Windle and Joan Hickey, 2018 Ladies Club Championships.

In the latest friendly action Renfrew hosted Arnprior and the only friendly team was the Yvonne Sklepowicz squad that tied Al Beckam’s band.

Congratulations to the three winning teams: Karl Mann, Marg Dawson, Cedric Wright and Louise Bowles; Shelley Jamieson, Andy Sklepowicz, Laura Hanson and Pat Box; Bill Bowles, Theresa Mann, Joan Eaton and Cathy O’Donnell.

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Renfrew men’s hockey standings First place Valley Automation has clinched a bye to the semi-finals in Renfrew men’s hockey league play.

Currently in second place with 11 wins is Renfrew Pizzeria.

In third place with a 10-5 record is Cobus Homes, followed by Pitt Contracting, Ottawa Valley Physio and Milowen rounds out the standings with a 1-16 record.

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The Renfrew Council (1916) of the Knights of Columbus held their Council Free Throw Championship at St. Joseph’s High School on Jan. 24. Division winners ages nine to 14 are, in the front from left, Easton Lafont (9), Michael-John Maw (10), Cooper Ferguson (11), Max Morales (12), Noah Matthews (13) and Jack Stewart (14). Standing are Lacey Westbrook (9), Taya Warren (10) Elena Valliquette (11), and Leah Gillan (12).

These first-place finishers are eligible for the District (44) Free Throw Championships, to be held at St. Joseph’s High School on Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. Second-place finishers Tytan Warren (9) Tucker Mulvihill (10), Andrew Coyne (11), Devon Hunter (12), Brandon Cameron (13) Kyle Webster (14), and Sheylannah Donaghy (12) are also eligible to compete at the district level, in competition with first- and second-place finishers from Eganville and Arnprior.

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This week in Renfrew Minor Hockey, Renfrew Midget Wolves clinched first place and are now 19-0-2 in 21 games with three games left.

Renfrew played a twin bill on Saturday, Jan. 27, first earning a 4-1 win in Barry’s Bay against Valley Storm.

Colby Bleeks, Nicholas Crozier, Brock Pierce and Brett Clouthier scored.

Tyson Johnston was in goal.

Wolves then played at home that night against Deep River playing to 1-1 tie.

Bryce Schaap, in goal, made 22 saves. Nicholas Wright scored at 8:21 of the first. Wolves had two games left in Deep River and one in Arnprior plus a tournament in Cornwall Feb. 2-4. Wolves will have a first-round bye to the semifinals in late February.

The bantam Wolves lost twice 5-2 to Petawawa at home Jan. 27.

Drew Hoffman and Braeden Curley scored.

Katie Brydges kept Renfrew in this one with 31 saves.

Renfrew had 34 shots.

Wolves lost in Pembroke 7-1 on Jan. 28. Alexander Vanderploeg scored and Owen Osborne was in goal.

Bantams will face Pembroke in the first round starting in Pembroke.

Peewee Wolves lost twice on home ice Jan. 27 and 28, including an 8-1 loss to Pembroke.

Grady Halk scored and Rylie Moore in goal made 30 saves.

Wolves were beaten 6-0 by Deep River.

Netminder MacKenzie Earle made 30 stops.

Renfrew were held to 15 shots in the two losses.

Novice Wolves lost 8-3 to Valley Storm on Jan. 30. Denver Runtz was in goal.

Jaxson Scobie, Ross McGregor and Taavi Stevenson scored.

Wolves played Petawawa on Jan. 31 at home at the MaTe-Way Activity Centre (MAC), losing 10-4.

Colton Hart, Thomas Roesler, Ross McGregor and Taavi Stevenson had goals.

In novice House, Kelly Homes lost twice on Jan. 6 and 26 to Pembroke and Arnprior, both games were 2-1.

Matty Charron was in goal and John Grace and Mia St. Michael did the scoring.

McLaren’s Orchards lost Jan. 28 4-0 in Pembroke.

Kingston Lewis made his debut in goal.

McLaren’s won 5-4 over Muskrat Jan. 26.

Liam Mick was in goal.

Noah Valliancourt scored twice and others came from Janson Reid, Gregory Brisco and Summer Scheuneman.

In bantam house, Metro played Deep River to a 1-1 draw Jan. 27 at home.

Emma White was in nets.

Karras Way lost in Arnprior on Jan. 27; the score was 7-3.

Ben Delorme was in net.

Nic Brisco scored a pair and Chase Congdon netted one.

They then lost 9-6 to Pembroke on Jan. 28 at home.

Chase Congdon had a hat trick and singles came from Malcolm McKenna, Christian Dean and Luke Steele.

Brisco added two assists.

Karras Way did win 7-3 against another Pembroke squad with Delorme picking up the win.

Malcolm McKenna fired a pair and others came from Luke Steele, Chase Congdon, Nic Brisco, Nevin Prevost and Christian Dean.

In atom house, Barker’s lost on Jan. 30 to Petawawa 3-1.

Canadian Tire got a three-goal performance from Josh Rudy, winning 3-2 over Fort Coulonge.

Zander Stehle was in goal.In midget house, Northern Photo lost 3-0 in Barry’s Bay on Jan. 27. Connery Campbell was in goal.

Teams must hand in game sheets early in the week before Tuesdays to Jeff Rekowski’s mailbox at the MAC. With files from Jeff Rekowski

Playoff stretch

It is going to be a battle until the end for both local Central Canada Tier 2 Hockey Teams as they are each vying for the last playoff spot. On Jan. 29 the Renfrew Timberwolves beat the Whitewater Kings 5-2 at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. On Wednesday, the Kings defeated Brockville 6-4. Renfrew won over Alexandria 5-4 Friday night in a shoot out. The Kings got creamed Saturday night 7-0 by Westport and Whitewater won 5-4 over Winchester Sunday night. The Wolves are on the road Friday night in Westport and the Kings host Winchester Saturday, Feb. 10 and on Feb. 11 the Wolves travel to Carleton Place. Tiffany Lepack/Metroland

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Everything is to be sold.

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Terms: Cash or Cheque with ID Lunch by Cobden Agri Society

Upcoming Sales Friday, Evening March 2 at 6:00 pm for Oattes Cattle, 138 Oattes Rd, Cobden 25 Charolais Bull Sale Saturday, March 3 at 1:00 pm for Preston & Terry Cull & Family 923 Spence Rd, Douglas, Ont. Annual Bred Heifer Sale Saturday, March 10 at 7:00 pm St. Patrick’s Parade, Douglas, Ont. Auctioneer: Preston Cull, R.R. #1 Douglas, Ontario 613-649-2378 prestoncull.com

RENFREW MINOR SOCCER 2018 REGISTRATION BIG NEWS!! - WE HAVE MOVED TO ON-LINE REGISTRATION FOR THE UPCOMING 2018 SEASON On-Line Registration will be open from January 31 - March 31 Please go to www.renfrewsoccer.com and you will be able to complete the on-line registration process. You will find step by step instructions.

You can choose from Visa, Mastercard or Paypal for payment online.

Those wanting to pay Cash or Cheque (No Post-dated cheques) must register on-line first and choose “Pay Offline” and then bring payment to one of our 2 in-person sessions.

NOTE - Your child will not be considered registered until we have received full payment.

We will hold 2 In-Person Payment sessions at Mateway

Sun. Feb. 11th 1pm - 3pm Sat. Feb. 24th 10am-12noon

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Renfrew Hydro Inc., your local electricity distribution company, is seeking to recruit one outstanding individual to join the Board of Directors.

In addition to proven judgement and integrity, ideal candidates will possess experience in one or more of the following areas: corporate governance, understanding of energy delivery, operating in a Regulated environment, knowledge of corporate financing, familiarity with environmental issues, an awareness of public policy issues, and workplace health and safety.

A Director’s Information Package may be picked up at the Renfrew Hydro office between the hours of 8:30 to 4:30, Monday to Friday.

Qualified applicants from the Renfrew area are welcome to apply by forwarding a detailed resume and covering letter by March 2, 2018 to: THE SELECTION COMMITTEE Renfrew Hydro Inc. 499 O’Brien Road, Unit B Renfrew, ON K7V 3Z3 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, February 8, 2018 17

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Elaborate silk garment 5. Fleet 11. Egyptian deity 12. Hundredth anniversary 16. Chew the fat 17. Doctor of Medicine 18. Large, edible game fish 19. Revitalization 24. Personal computer 25. Unfettered 26. Clumsy persons 27. Japanese classical theater 28. Part of a ship 29. Rate of movement 30. How much 31. Image taken with a camera 33. Sharp mountain ridge 34. Czech capital 38. One who treats poorly 39. By right 40. Relating to odors 43. As soon as possible

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 It can be difficult to focus with so many things running through your mind, Aries. Give it your best shot, especially at work where it counts the most.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you are called on to be a leader this week, so make sure you do your homework on pertinent issues. This way you can make decisions with confidence.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, getting your point across may seem like your primary goal, but you can let things simmer for a little bit. Others have things that they want to share as well.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Focus on fun experiences that will pop up this week, Taurus. They will brighten your mood and make you more inclined to interact with the people you love.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, even when you think you know best, you may want to let others voice their opinions. You never know the value of another’s perspective until you hear it.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, romantic notions are popping into your head lately, and they may only be spurred on by the Valentine’s Day magic. A relationship gets to the next level.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, someone you haven’t seen in a while makes an appearance in your life. You don’t know if you should be excited or just a tad cautious about what to expect.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Surround yourself with your closest friends and family members, Libra.

These are support pillars you can lean on in tough times and the people to laugh alongside when things are good.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you can be the voice of reason if family life has gotten a bit chaotic. You may be called on to sort things out and put a plan in place.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Someone at work or home cannot get an accurate read on how you are feeling, Cancer. This may lead to some communication issues. Be as open as possible to avoid confusion.

44. Israeli Olympic swimmer 45. Scored perfectly 49. Financial ratio (abbr.)

50. Unpleasant emotion 51. Sign of the zodiac 53. Promotional material 54. Your parents’ parents 56. Monetary unit 58. Farm state 59. One of Hollywood’s Bridges brothers 60. Not the plaintiff 63. “Night Train” novelist 64. Martens valued for their fur 65. Discount

CLUES DOWN 1. Bone in the lower back 2. Goddess of wisdom 3. Comedic honors 4. A way to grasp

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 The next few days provide opportunities to relax and have fun, Scorpio.

With no pressing matters on the calendar, you can relinquish some responsibilities.

5. Apex 6. British soldier 7. Manganese 8. Indicates position 9. Decompressions in scuba diving (abbr.)

10. Soon 13. Blood type 14. Clever reply 15. One who travels by luxurious boat 20. Once more 21. Rural delivery 22. Mexican dish 23. Nigerian City 27. Is not (Span.)

29. Italy’s longest river 30. Grand __, vintage 31. Monetary unit 32. The man 33. Basics 34. Poster 35. Small remains 36. Gelatinous substance

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, whether you are attached or not, feelings of love are blooming inside of you. Romance may pervade your daily interactions.

37. A narrow opening 38. Artificial intelligence 40. Algerian coastal city 41. Canned fish 42. Milligram 44. Carrot’s partner 45. Single-celled animals 46. Movie theater 47. Necessitate 48. A state of not being used 50. Small folds of tissue 51. Gallium 52. Trauma center 54. Commands to go faster 55. New England’s football team 57. Pianoforte 61. Unit of loudness 62. Atomic number 13

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MORE, JOHN A.

“WASN’T THAT A PARTY!” I would like to thank my friends and family for the awesome 90th Birthday Party given to me.

Happy 3rd Birthday on Feb. 12 to Lucy Lorraine Lepack

Thank you so much for cards, phone calls, visits, flowers, gifts received from one and all.

Love Mama, Dada and John

Also the kitchen staff at Horton Hall for the delicious luncheon.

Happy 90th Birthday Evie Boisvenue February 8th Love Boys and Family

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A perfect day. I will cherish this day forever...

Love and Thanks, Dorothy Cardiff xo

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The Family of Kenneth Walter Barr Thanks you all sincerely for your kind expressions of sympathy and thoughtfulness with flowers, cards, donations and support. During this time of sorrow we learn how much our family and friends mean to us, it is deeply appreciated and will always be remembered.

Special Thanks to the Doctors, staff and volunteers at Renfrew Hospice and Lloyd & Gail Cameron.

Love Brenda & Family

ENGAGEMENT

Passed away peacefully in the Almonte General Hospital surrounded by his wife and daughters on January 28, 2018.

“John” of Almonte, Ontario, in his 85th year.

Beloved husband for 63 years of Ruth (nee Camelon) and loving father of Cathy Parkman (Mike), Candise Elhadad (David), and SherryLynn Carter. Proud and devoted grandfather to Dr. Julie Parkman (Derek Larson), Paul Parkman (Katie), Ben Elhadad (Rina), and Adam Elhadad. Predeceased by his parents Milton and Elizabeth More and his brothers Logan, Bert, and Laurie More. Survived by sisters Doreen Saunders, (the late Russ), and Ann Bourgoin (the late Mike), also survived by sister-in-law Jean More. Missed by numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends May Visit C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St., Almonte, Ont. 613-256-3313) On Wednesday, January 31, 2018 from 2-4pm & 6-8pm. Funeral Service in the Almonte Presbyterian Church (111 Church St.) on Thursday, February 1, 2018 at 11am. Spring Interment Auld Kirk Cemetery. Donations in memory of John may be made to the Almonte Presbyterian Church.

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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50 Years of Marriage 6 Different Addresses 3 Wonderful Children 7 Perfect Grandchildren Countless wonderful memories Annie Briscoe

Share their love story this Valentine’s Day.

Mother, Grandmother and Great Grandmother February 5, 2018 Lots of Love, Dennis and Dianne Glen, Rachael, and Family Randy, Sarah and Family Kevin, Anne, and Family

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PETRUK, JOHN

(Retired - Consolidated Bathurst Braeside Mill) Suddenly at home on Monday evening, January 29th, 2018; Johannes Jonathan Joseph “John” Petruk of Arnprior passed away at the age of 71. Cherished partner of Sherri Smith. John is survived by his children: Colleen Petruk and Kevin Petruk; his stepchildren, Curtis and Chloe Perreault as well as his brother, Steven (Mary Biscope).

Son of the late Bill and Stella Petruk. A graveside service will take place at the Malloch Road Cemetery later in the Spring.

Arrangements entrusted to the professional care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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BEATRICE M. RISTO

Peacefully at Starwood Nursing Home, Ottawa on Friday, January 26th in her 92nd year.

Beatrice Risto, formerly of Pembroke, wife of the late Edward W. Risto. Mother of Elwyn Risto (wife Beverley Strutt), Nepean and Cheryl Risto, Ottawa. Sister of Gladys Kruger (late husband Ellard), Eganville.

Mom was an excellent baker, knitter, liked crosswords, jigsaw puzzles and was an Andre Rioux fan.

Respecting Beatrice’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will be held in Pembroke at a later date.

Arrangements by the Malcolm, Deavitt & Binhammer Funeral Home, Pembroke. Special thanks to the Starwood Nursing Home for their compassionate care during these last years. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society, Zion Lutheran Church Pembroke or the Family Support Group, Extendicare, c/o Starwood Nursing Home, 114 Starwood Rd, Nepean ON K2G 3N5. Online donations and condolences are available at www.mdbfuneralhome.com.

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LARMOUR, DIANE

DYKENS, DONALD THOMAS “DONNIE”

May 6, 1954-January 29, 2018 Tragically as the result of a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday January 30th, 2018; Donnie Dykens of Arnprior passed away in his 64th year. Beloved husband and best friend of Louise Closs. Much loved father of Christine Cahoun (Rory) of Lethbridge, AB. Cherished grandfather of Mackenzie, Avery and Ryder.

Dearly loved brother of Guy (Penny) and 5 siblings.

Predeceased by brother Darryl (Renee). Will also be missed by many nieces and nephews. Son of the late Donald and Estelle Dykens. Private family arrangements entrusted to the Boyce Funeral Home Ltd., 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior. A private family service will take place at a later date. In memoriams to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital “Dialysis Unit” would be appreciated.

Condolences/Tributes/Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca.

DEATH NOTICE

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LATIMER, Frank

(Retired Royal Lepage Realtor) With heavy hearts we announce that our beloved Frank passed away suddenly at home in Constance Bay with his longtime partner and best friend, Sheena Steele by his side on Saturday morning, February 3, 2018. He was 82. Predeceased by his wife, Jane. Father, step-father and grandfather. Loved and remembered. The family wish to thank the staff of the Dialysis Unit at the QueenswayCarleton Hospital in Nepean for the wonderful care they provided Frank these past 3 years.

Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel, Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

DEATH NOTICE

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FRIDGEN, Blanche

Peacefully at Groves Park Lodge in Renfrew with loved ones by her side on Monday evening, January 29th, 2018. Blanche Mary Fridgen formerly of Arnprior passed away in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Ray Fridgen (November 19, 2011). Dearly loved mother of Donald (Nina), Denis (Pat), David (Sue), Sharon Chaput (Durell), Dale Pepin (Jeff), Danny (Kara), Darcy (Cathy) and Darin (Debbie Schwarzkopf). Cherished and fondly remembered by her 20 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. Dearest sister of Mildred “Billie” Hammond (late James). Predeceased by her 6 brothers: Clifford “Kippie” (Shirley), Tom (late Betty), Maurice “Moe” (late Lois), Jack (Marilyn), George (late Eileen) and Fred (late Bertha) as well as 5 sisters: Edna Anderson (late Ron), Evelyn Pichette (late Eddie), Jean Grose (late Conrad Carey), Rose May Juby and infant Jacqueline.

Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends were invited to a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Friday morning, February 2nd at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. A luncheon followed in the Parish Hall. In memory of Blanche, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Food Bank.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

DEATH NOTICE

SAUCIER, Cindy

With great sadness we announce that Cindy Marlene Saucier of Dunrobin passed away peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Thursday morning, February 1st, 2018 following a lengthy illness.

She was 58. Predeceased by her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Deb Cundell. Dear daughter of Jeannie Saucier (nee Cundell) of Ottawa and the late Gilbert Saucier. Beloved partner of Brian MacLaren. Though Cindy never had children of her own, she was blessed to have played a major role in the life of her very dear cousin, Jessica Nelson (Brian Dick) of Aylmer, Quebec. Cindy is also survived by her aunt, Shirley Cundell of Texas as well as other more distant family members. Private arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. In memory of Cindy, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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RIOPELLE, IRVIN GORDON

Peacefully at home on January 29, 2018 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Marion (Riley) Riopelle and son of the late Leo and Alice Riopelle (nee Dodge). Father of Christopher (Nicole) Riopelle and Steven (Jackie) Brash.

Dear brother of Nelson (late Joan) Riopelle, Reggie (late Gail) Riopelle. Predeceased by sisters Helen (late Syd Brydges), Hilda (late George Quinn), Orella (late Gerald Stewart), brother Leslie (Marie Riopelle) and long-time friend Ruth Brash (nee Wright). Grandpa will be missed by his grandchildren Tabitha, Christielynne, Shayne, Brandon and TashaLynn and great-grandchildren Sophie and Marlee. At Irvin’s request cremation will take place. Donations in his memory may be made to Hospice Renfrew or Groves Park Lodge Auxiliary.

Online condolences/donations may be made at www.gouletfuneralhome.com

(nee McNeely) Passed away peacefully with her family at her side in the Fairview Manor (Almonte, ON.) on January 22, 2018.

Diane of Carleton Place, Ontario.

Loving wife of Rolly. Daughter of the late Howard and Margaret (nee Leishman).

Survived by her sister Eileen (Mel Timmons).

Sister-in-law of Gord (Viv) and Darwin (Susan) Larmour, as well as Arlene (the late Bud) Wilson. Remembered by several nieces and nephews with special consideration to nephew Steve Timmons and niece Betsy Larmour for their support.

Donations in memory of Diane may be made to the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation or the Alzheimer’s Society. Visitation will be held in the late Spring. Family and friends will be advised as to the date and times in the C.R. Gamble Funeral Home.

Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into The Care Of C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. 127 Church St., Almonte, Ont. 613-256-3313 Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

HICKEY, LORETTA RITA BERNICE

(Life member of Holy Name of Mary CWL) It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of mom on January 25, 2018, in her 94th year. Dearly loved wife of Bernie Hickey (deceased 2015). A loving mother to Pat (Carol), Greg (Rita), Brian, John (Jane), Tony, Danny (Sherri), Des (Colleen), Mary Ann (deceased 1988) and Kevin (Cheri).

A very special grandmother to Kelvin (Heather), Krista, Don (Ashley), David (Olivia), Julia, Harrison, Jenna, Matthew, Liam, Tristan, Jaxon, Grace, Tara and Derek. Cherished greatgrandmother to Sloane. Mom was predeceased by her parents John O’Brien and Annie Mantil, her sister Mary, and her brothers Desmond, Joseph and Anthony. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mom was known for her caring and gentle nature. To go without, so others would not, epitomized who she was. For the many who spent time around the kitchen table at the “farm”, mom always made them feel welcome, shared many a story and ensured they never left hungry. A second mother to Jane, Colleen, Cheri, Sherri and Carol, the girls spoiled mom with countless hours of friendship, help, support and laughter. Mom was ever so proud of her entire family and will be dearly missed, however, there is solace in knowing she made a positive difference in so many lives. On behalf of the family, with special mention to the grandkids that mom simply adored, we thank you for the many memories. All our love, rest in peace the boys.

Friends may pay their respects at C.R. Gamble Funeral Home and Chapel, 127 Church Street, Almonte, on Sunday, January 28, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00. A funeral mass to honour and remember mom will be held at Holy Name of Mary Church, 134 Bridge Street, Almonte, on Monday January 29 at 11:00 am.

Following the service a reception will be held at the Almonte Civitan Hall. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Almonte General Hospital, Rosamond Wing. A very special thanks to the staff at the Rosamond Wing. The care mom received over the past 4 years was second to none. To Dr. Abramenko, a very special thanks for your unwavering dedication in providing care to mom over many years.

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

REED, Albert “Ab”

(Retired - Arnprior Aerospace) With heavy hearts we announce that of our dearest Ab passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones at Hospice Renfrew on Monday evening, January 29th, 2018 at the age of 68 years. Dear son of Winnifred Reed of Arnprior and the late Walter Reed. Beloved husband, best friend and life partner for almost 44 years of Brenda (nee Grose). Proud and respected “Dad” of Clayton (Erin) of Renfrew; Jeff (Jacqueline) of Braeside and Kim Fraser (Jonny) of White Lake. Adored “Poppa” of Georgia, Gabriel, Abigail, Walter, Micaela and Mason. Dear brother of David (Debbie) of Arnprior. Special brother-in-law of Harold Grose (Wendy), Linda Novossiltzeff, Allen Grose (Donna), Wayne Grose (Sue) and Bruce Grose (Bonnie). Also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and countless wonderful friends. Ab loved life and lived it to the fullest. He had an amazing sense of humour. He and Brenda believed in seizing moments and living in them. He worked and played hard. His love of his motorcycle was known to everyone. Ab looked for the good in people. He was always mindful of how other people felt. A rare gem gone far too soon. He will be missed. Friends were invited to join Ab’s family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday evening, February 2nd from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday, February 3rd from 9:45 until 10:45 a.m. A Tribute to Ab followed in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o’clock. In memory, please consider a donation to Hospice Renfrew or the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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NANCY CURRY February 2, 2009

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.

Loving father, grandfather, and friend to many February 10, 2011

PRAYERS

In loving memory of Phyllis McLaughlin who passed away February 12, 2017

PRAYER TO the Blessed Virgin, never to fail!Oh, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven.

Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in necessity, Oh Star of the Sea. Help me and show me, here you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of heaven and earth, I Humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to secure me in my necessity (make request).

There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary,conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times).

Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you must publish it and it will be granted to you. SB

Gone are the days we use to share But in our hearts you’re always there Never more than a thought away Loved and remembered every day Loved Always Dwayne, Terrie & Family

A beautiful memory dearer than gold, Of a father whose worth can never be told, There’s a place in our hearts no one can fill We miss you Dad and always will.

Always loved, never forgotten and forever missed!

Debbie, Kathy, Steve, and Lori and their spouces and grandchildren

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IN MEMORIAM

Nicole Lynn Keller (Howard)

Missed Deeply for 10 years September 10, 1989 February 12, 2008 There’s a special Angel in Heaven, that is a part of me, It is not where I wanted her to be, She was here but just a moment, Like a night time shooting star, And though she is in Heaven, She isn’t very far, She touched the hearts of many, Like only an Angel can do.

I would’ve held her every minute, If the end I only knew So send this special message To Heaven up above.

Please take care of my Angel God, and send her all my love!

We loved you then, We love you now, And we’ll love you forever!

September 23, 1947 - February 6, 2015

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was saved for Saturdays The only skates I owned were hateful bob skates By the time winter had settled in, and the holidays and the Christmas concerts were over, everything quieted down in Northcote.

Now we could spend more time at the rink behind the school.

Not on weekdays of course, but Sunday’s after church, and every Saturday night, just about everyone who owned a pair of skates could be found behind the Northcote School.

I was never sure how the rink came about. My brother Emerson said it was flooded by buckets and barrels.

There certainly was no running water anywhere near.

The only skates I owned were hateful bob skates, dull as dishwater, rusty, and too big to be fastened tightly to my galoshes.

That is until my teacher Miss Crosby brought me a pair she had bought out of her meagre salary.

They weren’t new, obviously once belonging to a boy, but to me they opened up a whole new world at the school rink, even though Cecil, the school cutup, said I was the worst skater he ever saw.

There were strict rules too.

No fighting, the youngest of us got to use the rink first, and then we had to get off so that the older boys could play hockey.

There was no goal net, just two blocks of wood at each end of the ice, but those Northcote boys played as if they were headed for the National League.

Lanterns were hung on the board fence, but the best light came when there was a full moon.

Once the hockey began, we younger ones would be taken to the United Church steps away from the school, and treated to hot chocolate and cookies, which to me was the best part of the whole evening.

Skating was an ordeal.

I fell more than I skated, I always came home with bruised knees, and I couldn’t take my eyes off bad Marguirite who had the only pair of white skates in the entire county, and looked like she was floating on air.

My friend Velma said she was pretty sure her mother was taking her into Renfrew to the big town rink for skating lessons. Imagine! Skating lessons!

As soon as the Saturday night chores were done, we were loaded onto

Mary Cook’s Memories MARY COOK

the flat-bottomed sleigh, wrapped up like mummies, and headed for the Northcote School.

The sleighs were lined up in front of the school, and the teams covered with horse blankets against the freezing cold.

The mothers didn’t hang around the board fence that circled the rink, but headed right for the United Church where they sat and drank green tea and got caught up on all the news, waiting for us younger ones to come in for our hot chocolate.

The men, mostly fathers, either leaned against the fence, or sat on the edge of the sleighs, smoking their pipes.

The cut-off to the Northcote School was never called anything but the rink road.

Other roads had names like the Barr Line, or Admaston, but that road was simply called the rink road.

Without fail, as soon as the chores were done on a Saturday night, and the kitchen redded up, Father would say, “time to get ready for the rink road,” and we all knew what that meant.

To me it wasn’t up there with seeing a picture show in Renfrew, or going to the Renfrew Fair.

But it was a lot cheaper.

All it cost was Mother taking her turn making cookies or supplying the cocoa once or twice during the whole winter.

It didn’t cost a thin dime to make the rink.

It gave the entire community something to do on a Saturday night, and there wasn’t one boy on the ice who didn’t think one day he would move from playing hockey at the Northcote School on rink road right into the big league in Renfrew.

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

Mary Cook is a longtime writer with several books in print and in electronic copies. She appears as a regular columnist.

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

Please note that unfortunately there will be no Community Soup kitchen held at Our Lady of Fatima church during the months of February and March. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. There will be a Community Soup Kitchen April 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thank you for you patronage and understanding.

TUES., WED. AND THURS. Walking in the Halls at St. Joseph’s High School in Renfrew from 4 to 7 p.m. from November to April. Indoor shoes are required, for more information contact Marlene Lavallee: 613432-4072 or via email: marlene17@ live.ca .

a vendor event their new office boardroom at 214 Raglan St S. With Steeped Tea, Origami Owl, Nygard, Thirty One, Scentsy and J & J’s Chocolate Sensations will be there offering exciting new products and treats from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FEBRUARY 9 TO 11 Pawesome Valentines at Renfrew Pet Valu – donate to one of our featured animals and send a personalized Valentine with your donation. Kissing Booth – Smooch your Pooch at our instore kissing booth and selfie station.

Featured Bachelor – stop by between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Sunday to meet our featured bachelor. A local pet in need of a loving forever home. All in support of Valley Animal Rescue!

FEBRUARY 9 Sweetheart Dance with the Douglas Connection from 8 to midnight with a light lunch, tickets are $10 at the RCAF Wing at 164 Argyle St. South in Renfrew.

sweethearts and friends! Everyone welcome. Prizes for best costume.

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sausage and beans, serving from 4 to 6:30 p.m. cost is by donation for more info contact David @613-432-8956 or Gump195828@hotmail.com

There will be a Spaghetti supper fundraiser at the Calabogie United Church, 1044 Madawaska St. in Calabogie from 4 to 6:30 p.m. The supper will include both homemade meat and vegetarian sauces plus salads, desserts , and drinks. There will also be a silent auction. The cost is $15 for adults, $7 for children six to 12 and children under six are free

The Golden Age Activity Centre celebrates Friendship Day. A linedance demonstration takes place at 10:30 a.m. followed by a chili cook-off at 11 a.m. Chili lunch at 11:45 a.m. and toonie bowling at 1 p.m. at the Renfrew Bowldrome. There will be games and cards at the Centre for non-bowlers. Call 613-431-8289 for further information.

Renfrew Silver Seniors Valentines Dinner and Dance at the Renfrew Legion, happy hour 5 p.m., dinner 6 p.m., cost $15, music by Dennis Harrington and Heritage Country 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets available from Pat 613-649-2756.

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The Golden Age Activity Centre is having a spaghetti and bun lunch at noon for $7. Entertainment at 1 p.m. will be with Barry Martin and Lou Belleville. A great day to get out and have some fun. For information call: 613-431-8289.

Gospel Meetings at the Ma-Te-Way Activity centre (second floor), every Sunday at 4 p.m. (Feb. 11 starts at 6:30 p.m.) The purpose of these services TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS Queen Elizabeth Public School’s Free is to better acquaint ourselves with The townships of Bonnechere Valley the Children group will be hosting the simple truths that were lived and and North Algona Wilberforce along taught by Jesus. People of all faiths with Opeongo High School invite you its second annual Family skate and Spaghetti Dinner Night at Ma-Te-Way are cordially invited to attend. There to “Walk the Halls” for fitness, at Arena from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Come for will be no request for participation or Opeongo High School Tuesdays and a skate and dinner. Spaghetti dinner contribution.

Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring will be served upstairs in the banquet your indoor shoes and sign in upon arrival. This is a free school sponsored Hall. Dinner includes spaghetti, Caesar FEBRUARY 11 salad and ice cream. Cost for dinner event. Walking will be cancelled on Reckless Concert at Neat Coffee Shop is $7/adult, $5/child. Skate for free. school snow days. For more info conin Burnstown from 3 to 6 p.m. Tickets Come and join friends and families of available at Mill Music, Ricks Pet Store tact Dana Jennings at 613 628 3101 Queen Elizabeth for a night of good Ext 226. and at the door. This is a fundraising food and fun! event in support of Valley Animal Rescue. Tickets are $10 each.

FEBRUARY The Golden Age Activity Centre offers Donate your empties to help Valfitness classes at 11 a.m. A pancake ley Animal Rescue. Empties can be FEB. 13, 20, AND 27 dropped off at the Renfrew Beer Store and sausage lunch $6 will be held at Champlain Seniors +55 Euchre and noon with entertainment at 1 p.m. by Floor Shuffleboard held at the Wing all month. Share the Love Weekend Dave Hurley Country Classics.

Bottle Drive Blitz will take place on in Renfrew, every Tuesday at 1 p.m.

Feb. 17 and 18; drop off your empty Membership $5/year. Pot luck the Trinity United Church Forester’s Falls beer, wine, and liquor bottles in supfirst Tuesday of the month. New Invites you to our Soup Lunch from port of Valley Animal Rescue. Volunmembers welcome. No experience teers will be on hand that weekend to 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Homemade soup, necessary. For more info call 613-432bread and dessert. Tea and coffee. meet and greet.

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Euchre at the Horton Community Cen- FEBRUARY 10 AND 15 tre at 7 p.m. Cost $4 per person and Tote Bag Workshops: a fundraiser for includes light lunch. Drop ins welcome Burnstown Women’s Institute. Date Sat. Feb. 10 at 10 a.m., Deadline to register Feb. 5. White Lake Women’s FEBRUARY 8 Looking to play bridge? There is orga- Institute Hall. And on Feb. 15, Deadnized bridge every Thursday at 10 a.m. line to register Feb. 12 at the Burnstown United Church. Cost $20. Bring at the Golden Age Activity Centre.

Your own lunch. Contact Helen Gunn Please call to register: 613-431-8289.

613-432-4467 At 1 p.m. come and meet author Allison Azulay as she presents her new book Propositions and Proposals.

FEBRUARY 10 Sweetheart Spiel at the Renfrew Curling Club, 195 Xavier St., Renfrew.

FEBRUARY 9 Cost: $25/person includes potluck Valentines Mini Market: Renfrew & Area Seniors’ Home Support is hosting dinner Saturday night. Fun day for 24 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, February 8, 2018

Horton Country Dance featuring Ray Kohlsmith & Friends at the Horton Community Centre starts at 8 p.m.

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Boot, Scoot and Ride: fundraiser for the Renfrew Fair at the Renfrew Armouries from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. with a mechanical bull ($2 per ride or $5 all night), DJ by Chris Cooper, chilli/ hot dogs, free photo booth and door prizes. Cost is $10 per person, family rate $30 (two adults and two kids) or $40 (two adults and three kids).

FEBRUARY 19 Monthly meeting of the Renfrew Chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women.

The club promotes lifelong learning and funds scholarships in an atmosphere of friendship and fun. We invite all women (a University degree is no longer required) who share these interests to join us at our February meeting, Quail Creek sunroom at 1 p.m.

This month’s speaker will be Judy Ewart from Seniors Home Support. For further information, please call Susan Ringrose at 432-7405 or Barb Haydock at 432-6894.

The Eganville and Area Horticultural Society welcomes everyone to Wayne Remus and Lyndsey Mask’s presentaDid you forget or have you been forgotten? Valentines dog house soup tion “Shaw Woods Outdoor Education Centre: a bit of history, some educaand sandwich luncheon. Entertaintion points, and a lot of bragging”. ment by Julie Laroque from 11:30 Learn why this outdoor, all-season a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost $8. More info contact Eganville & District Seniors, 30 forest area is so special to so many.

Eganville Legion, social 7 p.m., meetBell St. 613-628-2354 ing 7:30 p.m. Members free; visitors $5.

FEBRUARY 17 Cash Spiel at the Renfrew Curling Club, 195 Xavier Street, Renfrew Cost: Friends and Family Breakfast on Family Day from 9 to 11 a.m. at Renfrew $220 per team, three-six end games, Presbyterian Church. All proceeds gocash prize. Contact: Renfrew Curling ing to Renfrew & Area Seniors’ Home Rink 613-432-5001 info@renfrewcurlSupport. Families are encouraged to ing.ca www.renfrewcurling.ca call ahead to reserve a table. Advance tickets available for $10. Call 613-432Northcote Fun Day at 404 Northcote Rink Rd. Come out for a day of winter 7691 or drop in. fun starting with breakfast from 8:30 to 11 a.m., snowmobile poker run FEBRUARY 20 (weather permitting) registration from The Golden Age Activity Centre plays 9:30 to 11 a.m., afternoon events start host to the Grade 2 class from Queen FEBRUARY 13 at 2 p.m. children’s games, hockey, Elizabeth School at 10:30 a.m. At 1 Pancake supper from 4 to 7 p.m. in p.m. drop by and get in on a game of Grace United Church, C.E.Centre, Cob- skating, log sawing, nail hammering den. Pancakes and Sausages. Everyone etc. Four hand Euchre from 2 to 4 p.m. dominos. Beginners are welcome.

Meals all day. Closing with ticket draw Welcome. Goodwill Donations at 8:30 p.m. Free admission, for more FEBRUARY 21 On Shrove Tuesday, join us at St. Paul’s information contact Mary Crozier 613- Memories and Me Workshop with 432-6388.

Anglican Church from 5 to 7 p.m. for local author Johanna Zomers. Learn a Pancake Supper. Enjoy homemade how to develop family history and Quilter’s play date at the Renfrew buttermilk pancakes, real maple memories into story format with or Armouries Featuring a log cabin syrup, baked beans, sausages, and a without photos. beverage. Adults $10 and kids 12 and quilt. (Bring your own machine and Eight weeks starting, at 1 p.m. Egansupplies) from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. To under $5. ville Seniors, 30 Bell St. Eganville. register call Katrina 613-717-1878.

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Frosty Fun in Douglas

The 43rd Douglas Frosty Fun winter carnival was held Feb. 2, 3 and 4 with numerous activities inside and out for both the young and young at heart. Evelyn and Eddy Gourley, patiently put together two delicious snowmen, just one of the many activities inside the school. Centre left: On the ice behind St. Michael’s Catholic School are brothers Silas and Grady Hoffman from Golden Lake. and Sadie and Audry Stamplecoski jumping for joy inside the bouncy castle.

30 MURIEL AVE., RENFREW

5240 QUEEN ST., DOUGLAS

$459,000

$225,000

MLS# 1082035

Terry Stavenow, Broker t.stavenow@bell.net View listings @ terrystavenow.com

MLS# 1062871

613-623-4284

Thinking of Buying or Selling – Call Terry at 613-623-4284 240 MCLEAN AVE. ARNPRIOR

Robertson Line Rd Mcnab

BUILDING LOTS 2.5 Acres - Hazelwood Dr MLS# 1087585

$79,500

OTTAWA RIVER CUSTOM HOME THAT HAS EVERYTHING! 3 BEDROOM , 3 BATH STUNNING VIEWS AND QUALITY THROUGHOUT.

MLS# 1027239 $849,900

175 Acres with bush creek and pasture

MLS# 1087028 Asking $262,500

OLD S$48,500

3 Acres 9th Concession Pakenham MLS# 1086265

Call Terry for a Market evaluation of your Property!

OPEN HOUSE GUIDE Saturday, February 10th 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Your Host: Scott Thompson 613-570-8468

Robbie Dagenais from the Grattan Boys scores on BEI in the men’s hockey tournament.

79 MUTUAL AVENUE

Sunday, February 11th • 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Your Host: Helen Vincent: 613-432-0058

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Renfrew Art Guild welcomes new executive, members, website CHRIS MUSSETT

With the addition of new members and a new executive, the Renfrew Art Guild is riding a wave of new ideas and features as we move forward in 2018.

We have a new website, www.renfrewartguild.com, which the public can use to view upcoming activities and meeting times. Member Ian Bartlett has been instrumental in organizing

this for us.

This year we are offering several interactive workshops to the public with materials provided.

We had a fun Yupo demonstration with Diana Wakely in January and are happy to have popular painter Jill Alexander share her expertise painting with acrylic gel medium on Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 7-9 p.m.

The use of this medium allows for a thick and sensual approach to the use

of texture in your painting. Please go to the Renfrew Art Guild Facebook page to sign up. Coming on March 13 we will have a workshop given by local metal sculptor Jack Stekelenburg.

In addition to our regularly scheduled meeting in April, Scott Rubie is organizing a two-day painting workshop with acclaimed Quebec landscape artist Marc Grandbois www. marcgrandbois.com/collection-pleinair on Tuesday, April 24 and Wednes-

Eady Realty, Inc. Brokerage

29 Raglan Street South, Renfrew, ON K7V 1P8 Each office is independently owned and operated

day, April 25 in Calabogie.

For further information or registration for the limited spaces contact Scott at 613-432-9236 or rubiesw@ gmail.com.

We will be holding Art in the Park as a one-day event this year at the caboose in Haramis Park on Saturday, July 14, the same weekend as the Bluegrass Festival.

Registration fees for non-members are greatly reduced this year to $60 be-

fore May 1 and $65 thereafter. More on this in a coming article.

Work by our members can be seen in the window of Sapience Financial beside the TD Bank.

Our meeting night has changed to the second Tuesday of the month at Trinity-St. Andrew’s at 7 p.m. Please use the Quarry Avenue entrance.

Hope to see you there!

Chris Mussett is a member of the Renfrew Art Guild.

613-432-2100 www.century21.ca/eadyrealty

Morris Eady

Kelly Derue

Dennis Yakaback

Charlene Riopelle

Vincent Johnston

Margaret Dubeau

Broker of Record

Real Estate Broker

Real Estate Broker

Real Estate Representative

Real Estate Representative

Real Estate Representative

Cell 432-0041

Cell 433-4082

Cell 433-2254

Cell 433-1191

vincent.johnston@century21.ca

margaret.dubeau@century21.ca

Cell 432-1830 morris.eady@century21.ca NEW LISTING

81 HALL AVENUE MLS# 1090919

Cell 433-2681 kelly.derue@century21.ca

A PRETTY FRONT PORCH GRACES THIS 4 BEDROOM, 2 ½ BATH HOME. UPDATED EAT-IN KITCHEN. ENSUITE BATH. GAS HEAT. NO REAR NEIGHBOURS.

$198,500

Dennis Yakaback: 613-432-0041 110 OPEONGO ROAD

dennis.yakaback@century21.ca

NEW LISTING

charlene.riopelle@century21.ca

NEW LISTING

0 RAGLAN STREET BUILDING LOT BUILD THIS YEAR!! 65 FT X 99 FT LOT CLOSE TO SCHOOLS, SHOPPING & VERY EASY ACCESS TO HIGHWAY 417 MLS# 1090855

WELL MAINTAINED, 2 + 1 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. VERY BRIGHT OPEN CONCEPT MAIN FLOOR. NATURAL GAS HEAT, CENTRAL A/C. LARGE FAMILY ROOM W/ NATURAL GAS STOVE MLS# 1091200

Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254

Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681

$74,900

Need a bigger lot?

An attached garage because you’re tired of scraping snow off your car?

Then come see this 2 bedroom brick home, close to downtown Renfrew.

MLS# 1089397

$178,500

Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

88 LORNE STREET N.

$219,900

109 LOCHIEL STREET

342 JOFFRE AVENUE FRESHLY RENOVATED, 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM. GAS HEAT. QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD CLOSE TO MA-TE-WAY PARK

MUCH LARGER THAN IT LOOKS.THIS 4 BR, 2 ½ BA BUNGALOW OFFERS 1700 SQ. FT. OF LIVING SPACE. LIVING ROOM W/ GAS FIREPLACE. PARTIALLY FINISHED BASEMENT W/ LOADS OF POTENTIAL. GAS HEAT. CENTRAL AIR. MLS# 1086362

Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254

Dennis Yakaback: 613-432-0041

184 JOHN STREET N. FOUR BEDROOM HOME WITH ONE BEDROOM ATTACHED APARTMENT, PLUS A SINGLE CAR HEATED GARAGE. MLS#1072768 Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

EIGHT APARTMENTS, EACH HAS 2 BEDROOMS MLS# 1050982

$238,000

$292,500

NEW LISTING

296 MCMAHON ROAD NICELY TREED LOT. 112 FEET OF FRONTAGE ON REIDS LAKE MLS# 1089637

$48,500

Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

$524,900

Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

S O L D

MCMAHON ROAD BUILDING LOT TREED BUILDING LOT. CLOSE TO TOWN. FRONTAGE ON REIDS LAKE. SMALL DETACHED GARAGE MLS# 1089535

302 LISGAR STEET BRICK BUNGALOW, TOTAL OF 4 BEDROOM & 2 BATHS. FINISHED BASEMENT. GAS HEAT, CENTRAL A/C, CENTRAL VAC. MLS# 1086266

A MUST SEE! IMMACULATE 2 BR TOWNHOUSE WITH MANY, MANY UPDATES. HARDWOOD FLOORS, 2 FIREPLACES, MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY, WALK OUT LOWER LEVEL.MLS# 1084996

25 WILSON STREET THIS GENEROUS SIZED BRICK BUNGALOW OFFERS AN UPDATED KITCHEN, SEPARATE DINING ROOM, DEN WITH GAS FIREPLACE, FORMAL LIVING ROOM

251 MUNROE AVENUE E. 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW ON LARGE TREED LOT. HARDWOOD FLOORS, PLENTY OF NATURAL LIGHT MLS# 10903070

Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254

Kelly Derue, Broker 613-433-2681

Dennis Yakaback: 613-432-0041

Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681

$48,500

SALE PENDING

4 GOULD STREET, COBDEN 4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS. NATURAL GAS HEAT, DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE. EXTRA LARGE CORNER LOT. MLS# 1089975

$169,900

$247,750

S O L D

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$264,900

$254,900

BONNECHERE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO BUILD A NEW HOME? We can quote you a complete move-in price for a new home!

Fraser Road

56 GRATTAN RD.

COUNTRY LIVING WITH PRIVACY. 3 BR, 2 BA. GREAT FAMILY HOME CLOSE TO DOUGLAS. DSL HIGHSPEED – WORK FROM HOME!

Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681

65 PLAUNT STREET N.

INCOME PROPERTY

MLS# 1080225

$239,900

Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254

1.6 Acre Lot Nicely Treed w/ deeded access to Hurd’s Lake.

WOW! What a bonus!!

Otteridge Avenue

Fully Serviced Municipal Lot Including Natural Gas Heating.

Sloping Lot Allows For A Backyard Basement Walkout

Joffre Avenue

Nice Corner Lot, 50 ft x 125 ft Close To Ma-Te-Way Park Drive and Nature Trails!

Call Morris Eady For More Information: 613-432-1830

$139,900

ON DUTY THIS WEEKEND MARGARET DUBEAU REAL ESTATE REPRESENTATIVE CELL 433-1191 margaret.dubeau@century21.ca

I welcome your weekend call on any listed property

OPINION Connected to your community Cooper’s Hawks, which have become common in recent years, are very fond of Mourning Doves.

39 Renfrew Ave W., Suite 203, Renfrew, ON

613-432-8122 www.royallepageoneil.com

Helping you is what we do.

Michael Runtz

The woods are full of whodunits

AGENT ON DUTY

MICHAEL RUNTZ

Nature’s Way

It seems that most people love a good mystery. Murder mystery books and movies are popular, as are dinners held under that theme. Detective stories abound, with everyone cheering when the hero solves the case. Local woods and fields also abound with mysteries, some of which involve play most foul. While it may take a bit of detective work to solve them, no one need call Sherlock Holmes or Hercule Poirot.

For example, the other day I came home to find a pile of grey and brown feathers atop the snow near my feeders.

Obviously something had killed and eaten a bird visiting them. But there was no carcass, only feathers and spots of blood atop the snow. There were no tracks around the perimeter of the feather pile so fox and coyote were ruled out. So were stray feral cats, which occasionally (much to my dismay) visit from a neighbouring farm.

That left a bird as the chief suspect. Owls eat other birds, but they usually hunt at night, and the feathers belonged to a Mourning Dove, a diurnal bird seldom if ever captured by owls; Ruffed Grouse are more their style. A hawk, then, was the most likely suspect.

Merlin and Sharp-shinned Hawk eat small bird but doves are large and are usually eaten only Cooper’s Hawks and Northern Goshawks. The latter have become quite rare while Cooper’s Hawks have become the most common hawk to visit backyards. Also, Cooper’s Hawks are especially fond of dove dinners. They frequently sit atop their kill, plucking the feathers from their prize before dining on its meat. So from all the evidence at the scene of the crime, a Cooper’s Hawk seemed the most likely suspect.

A few days later I flushed an adult Cooper’s Hawk from the backyard. It flew into the woods with something large clenched in its talons. A pile of grey and brown feathers atop the snow told me I had just missed the plucking of another Mourning Dove. Case closed.

On an earlier outing in Algonquin Park, I passed by some large White Spruces. Encircling the trees like confetti around a wedding party were tiny scales scattered over the snow. No mammal tracks could be discerned, so even though they love spruce seeds, at no time were Red Squirrels considered suspects. Those brash squirrels stash large caches of cones under logs, retrieving them through the winter. When Red Squirrels eat, large piles of scales mark their dining area.

So that scenario also left a bird as the main suspect.

Looking up into the trees confirmed my suspicions. Several White-winged Crossbills were busy at work, using their oddly configured bills to pry open the scales on the cones, using their long tongues to extract the seeds hidden inside. Like snowflakes, spruce cone scales fluttered down as I watched the masters at work.

Every walk in the woods brings one to new mysteries to be solved. Fortunately you don’t need a Deerstalker hat or handlebar moustache to solve them. Just some good oldfashioned logic and a little knowledge of our wild neighbours is all that’s required.

The Nature email is mruntz@start.ca

Gerry O’Neil

Sherri Cobus

613-432-2333

613-432-1947

Broker of Record

gerryoneil@royallepage.ca

Mike Coulas

Real Estate Broker

Sales Representative

sherricobus@royallepage.ca

mikecoulas@royallepage.ca

W NE TING IL S

306 DOMINION STREET

Well built, large 3 bedroom bungalow on a large lot. Could use some updating to suit taste but is a great space and in excellent condition. Attached garage with workshop.

Updated electrical panel, new furnace still under warranty and on a double lot.

Call Scott Thompson 613-570-8468 $169,000 MLS# 1090405

613-432-0092

Allison Mulvihill Scott Thompson Catherine O’Neil Sales Representative

Sales Representative

Real Estate Broker

scottthompson@royallepage.ca

catherineoneil@royallepage.ca

613-570-8468

613-433-2880

allisonmulvihill@royallepage.ca

HOBBY FARM

NEW PRICE

433 MAYHEW ST. 2 Bedrm Hi Ranch in the hub! Quick access to shopping & Hwy 17. Nice floor plan. Needs some updating and has been priced accordingly. Fully finished lower level with 3pc bath. Gas fireplace in the family room. Nice backyard. Garage attached.

Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 $179,900 MLS# 1087760

613-432-0073

OPEN HOUSE SAT. FEB. 10TH • 2:00 - 4:00

79 MUTUAL AVENUE

417 HUMPHRIES RD.

23 ACRE hobby farm close to the Ottawa River boat launch, 15 min. to Arnprior or Town of Renfrew. Ranch style bungalow, 3 bedrms, new in 2010. Dbl garage, insulated workshop, barns, shelters, coverall building 40X112’, 23 acres fully fenced, water to all barns. Great for hobby, equestrian or mechanic!

Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 MLS# 1088846 $469,900.

Book your viewing now! This gorgeously renovated 4 bedroom, 2 bath home sits on a deep, quite lot across from the park and flowing river at the historic swinging bridge.

Ideally located just seconds from downtown, yet on a quiet street with no through traffic, no front neighbor and no rear neighbor! Enjoy the peaceful location on the new front step and recently landscaped back yard. Inside, main floor renovated with beautiful granite counter top, cherry cabinets, main floor laundry and much more.

Main floor boasts beautiful kitchen, living room, foyer, bathroom and bedroom with patio doors to the large, private yard. Second floor has 3 good size bedrooms and a bathroom. If you’re looking don’t wait, book a viewing before you’re too late.

Call Scott Thompson 613-570-8468 $199,900 MLS# 1090052

FEATURE PROPERTY WATER FRONT

102 ELIAS LANE CENTENNIAL LAKE This is your chance to own over 100 feet of Madawaska shoreline. This cottage price to sell with so much to offer. Patio door to a large wrap around deck for terrific entertaining with a permanent BBQ cover! Two decks on the water with a removable dock. Additional storage shed & sleep cabin as well. Property on this body of water sell fast, so call for your showing now!

Call Mike Coulas 613-432-0092 $195,500 MLS#1084346

133 ELK STREET

633 SCOTCH BUSH RD.

WATERFRONT Home on Constant Lake situated on 2.6 Acres. Main level features master bedroom, 2pc bath, kitchen, open dining/living room. Two good sized bedrooms and bathroom with jacuzzi tub on second level. Walk out lower level offers extra living space with rec room, pellet stove & 3pc bath. Detached log garage 36' x 27' with concrete floor. Great level property right to the water’s edge, large sized patio area down by the water with shed /Bunkie

Call Allison Mulvihill 613-433-2880 $399,000 MLS# 1082285

Perfect for the young couple and kids, or just for downsizing. Only 8 years old with a very functional floor plan featuring an open concept living/dining/kitchen. 3 good sized bedrooms, 1.5 baths, attached garage, large newer deck overlooking a fenced rear yard. Welcoming covered front step.

Call Mike Coulas 613-432-0092 $229,900 MLS# 1082989 COUNTRY HOME WITH IN-LAW SUITE

00 ARGYLE ST S Commercial lot would suit a convenience store/car wash unlimited possibilities.

Located on busy street with different business opportunities!!

Cathy O’Neil 613-432-0073 or Gerry O’Neil 613-432-2333 $90,000 MLS#1033745

35 LAURAINE CRESENT

00 QUILTY RD – SHAMROCK

6 inch pine log chalet style home in the Hurd’s Lake Hamlet.

Approximately 12 years old, 2 beds, open concept living/ dining/kitchen w/ Jenn-air stove top & built-in oven.

Air-tight wood stove, finished basement with rec room & laundry/utility area. New propane furnace with central air and a 3 sided deck. Deeded private lake access with sandy beach & boat launch. See it now, buy it now and have possession for this spring and summer!

This one is ready for your plans to blossom! Already has a great hunt camp/cottage in place with solar-generator power, beautiful classic wood stove, 2 separate bedrooms, satellite tv, steel roof, thermo windows and so much more. The final use is endless for this property. Older barn with newer wood siding, great for storing your equipment. This property is at the end of Quilty Road with no through access, very private!

Call Mike Coulas 613-432-0092 $204,900 MLS#1058991

Call Gerry O’Neil 613-432-2600 $144,500 MLS #1084992

478 MCMAHON RD.

DUPLEX – Modular home (2006) with granny suite attached (added in 2012). Both sides bungalows. Immaculate condition. 3+2 bedrms, 3 baths, shared laundry rm. Built on a scenic property approx.. 15min from town. A beautiful property! Priced to sell!

Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 $279,500 MLS# 1089092

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330 Plaunt Street South,

RENFREW

Ontario K7V 1N3

613-432-7562

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

SUNDAY, FEB 11TH 2-4 P.M. 142 HARAMIS DRIVE MANOR ESTATES SUBDIVISION

Proceed on Raglan St.S. to Haramis Drive – turn west on Haramis Dr to #142 – come and see this brand new home with me – fully warrantied and ready for occupancy!

www.remaxrenfrew.com

JUSTED LIST

16 NADOBNY LANE, THOMPSONHILL

An ideal family home – 3 bedrooms – 2 baths – large lot – well and septic – looked after well and nicely situated – detached garage – surfaced drive – quiet location – living area is spacious with living and dining room and eat in kitchen – storage at the rear – Call Helen to view at 432-0058

DAVID VINCENT

PETER VINCENT

613-433-1133

613-401-2824

613-432-0319

Sales Representative

helen@remaxrenfrew.com

ross@remaxrenfrew.com

613-432-0058

Sales Representative

david@remaxrenfrew.com

975 CENTENNIAL LAKE ROAD

Over 465’ of frontage on Black Donald Lake in a calm bay.

Lovely 3 bedroom home with heated pool and complete privacy. Paved drive with large heated garage and loft for extra space. Open concept living with wonderful views of lake. Absolute beautiful property. Call David today to view 613-401-2824. MLS# 1072914.

BROKER

peter@remaxrenfrew.com

234 FOXDEN STREET

Wait until you view this family home – Horton Heights location – corner lot – 4 bedrooms – 2 and ½ baths – 3 levels completely finished – main level is outstanding with so much family space to utilize – family room has a gas fireplace – inground pool at the rear – landscape is meticulously kept – hedged rear yard – central air – paved drive Call Helen to see this home at 432-0058

335 MCLEAN ST.

Asking $315,000 for this well-built 3 BR bungalow Asking $139,900 for this spacious three with added 3 season room and spacious interior, bedroom home in a great neighbourhood. hardwood floors. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

ALLY ITION COND SOLD

JUSTED LIST

136 ERINDALE AVE, HORTON HEIGHTS 655 ABERDEEN ST.

ROSS PEEVER

BROKER OF RECORD

NEWNG LISTI

JUSTED LIST

Asking $229,900 for this lovely 2 BR bungalow, hardwood floors, 2 baths, full basement. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

HELEN VINCENT

209 FOXDEN STREET (HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION)

Excellent location – so close to shopping – 2 bedroom garden home with open concept living quarters – 2 complete baths – appliances included – full basement – central air – deck at the rear – overlooking the parkland from the deck – immediate occupancy Call Helen to view at 432-0058

57 OTTERIDGE AVE. (HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION)

Brand new 3 bedroom custom built bungalow – so much sunlight in this home – living quarters are outstanding with living and dining and kitchen overlooking the rear meadow plus a covered deck off the dining room for your comfort and convenience – laundry on main level – 2 complete baths – paved drive – full basement – immediate occupancy at this address – fully warrantied

440 MAYHEW STREET

A raised ranch end unit garden home at this address – meticulously kept – 2 bedrooms – 4 piece bath and living dining area and kitchen on main level and lower level has 2 piece bath office/den and family room and laundry area – lots of upgrades here – deck at the rear with total privacy in your backyard Call Helen to view this home at 432-0058

NEWNG LISTI

41 BONNECHERE ST. N.

2 storey, brick home in excellent state of repair. Eat in kit, DR, LR, mostly hardwood flooring. 2nd floor 4 bdr, 1-4pc bath, full basement, Gas heat, new 1 1/2 car detached garage, large parking area.

Must See. Ross Peever: 613-433-1133

4272 RIVER ROAD

Located close to town with excellent waterfront.

This 4 bedroom home is impressive! Many updates and excellent shoreline. Central A/C and open concept with wonderful views. MLS# 1069838.

Call David today to view. 613-401-2824.

2435 THOMPSON RD

Just completed. 3 bedroom Hi Ranch with a large yard and partly finished lower level. Open concept living with kitchen island and excellent finishes. Large 2 car attached garage and a cement patio at rear of home. Central A/C and efficient propane heat. Full Tarion Warranty. Call David today to view 613-401-2824. MLS# 1083659.

451 MAYHEW STREET

An ideal family home in an excellent location – close to shopping and close to Hwy 17 for commute to the city! 3 bedrooms, living and dining room, large eat in kitchen – 4 piece bath on the first level plus a sunporch on the south side – fenced yard – lower level is completely finished with another bedroom 3 piece bath and family room plus storage – paved drive – central air – Call Helen to view this home at 432-0058

NEWNG LISTI

45 CHARRON LANE

TOTAL PRIVACY. 739’ of pristine shoreline on 6 acres. Large 3 bedroom home with 2 - 4 piece bathrooms and a detached 3 bay garage. Kitchen, dining room, living room with wood fireplace and sun room. Two separate cottages; include a studio and a work shop. A sauna by the beach with a quiet bay and beautiful sunsets. Motivated Seller, price reduced! A must see! Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133

9 ROSS ST. COBDEN

Now $99,900 for this three bedroom home on a double corner lot in quiet area of Cobden, spacious rear addition. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

70 & 74 SPRINGTOWN BRIDGE RD., SPRINGTOWN

Two building lots on the Madawaska River. #70 has 3.95 acres and 626 feet of waterfront - #74 has 4.69 acres and 935 feet of waterfront. Paved road right to the door. Entrance guidelines installed. Drive across the Springtown Bridge to see these two lots! Call Helen at 432-0058 or David at 401-2824 for information.

NEWNG LISTI

72 LESLIE AVE

Great looking 3 bedroom vinyl sided bungalow. Approximately 1010 sq feet with many updates. New roof (2010), furnace (2013) and windows (2011). Home when built was a R 2000 Home. Hydro approx $110/month, Natural Gas approx $99/month. Home is very neat and tidy, a pleasure to show. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133

209 WILSON ST. Now Asking $179,900 for this two bedroom home with open interior on a quiet street, gas heat, central air, heated workshop and fenced yard.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

488 MULLINS

Vinyl sided bungalow which has been totally remodeled in 2010.

Kitchen, living room, dining room, 2 bedrooms and 1 4pc bathroom on the main floor. Finished basement has rec room, 2 bedrooms and 1 3 pc bathroom in the laundry room. Large deck off the dining room, forced air propane furnace with central air. Roof also replaced in 2010. Just move right in. This home is a must see! Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133

EST. 2003

169 GAGAN LANE (OTTAWA RIVER WATERFRONT FOUR SEASON HOME)

150 FEET OF WATERFRONT ON THE OTTAWA RIVER – 3 bedrooms – open concept living dining and kitchen – 4 piece bath – wrap around deck – easy year round access at this address – Call me to view this property now and you can have it in the spring!!!! Helen at 432-0058

100 VAILE ROAD

Beautiful setting for this 3 storey log-sided home with a wraparound verandah.

Cathedral ceiling & wood stove in the family room. Deck off FR leads to an above ground pool. Efficient U-shaped kitchen with an island is open to the dining room.

Main floor laundry room is combined with a 3PC bath. 4 bedrooms & a full bath occupy the second level. Fully insulated detached garage & income-generating solar panels. MLS# 1086596. Asking $339,000. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

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13 ACRES ON PUCKER STREET Asking $415,000 for this post and beam 4 BR home minutes from town. A rare opportunity.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319 or Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

304 ALBERT ST. Asking $149,900 for this three bedroom home, many updates, gas boiler system, easy to view.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

SUBDIVISION PHASE 4 CALL HELEN VINCENT FOR PLANS & DETAILS

613-432-0058