The Renfrew Mercury June 20, 2019

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THURSDAY

JUNE 20, 2019

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FOREST LIFE EXPO DRAWS A CROWD TARA GESNER tgesner@metroland.com The Forest Life Expo in Renfrew June 14-16 celebrated all those who work, play and live in the forest. The trade show, which was well attended, took place inside and outside the Ma-Te-Way Activity Center. Festivities included exhibitions of equipment, demonstrations, musical entertainment, wagon rides, good food and local products made from the forest. John Foreman of Bancroft entertained expo visitors with his authentic broadaxe hand hewing, along with a few songs and stories. According to Foreman, "the unique quality of authentic broadaxe hand hewing is the imperfections arrived at while striving for perfec-

tion." Expo attendees were wowed by Pura Vida Crafts artisans Wayne and Connie Brown. From Elk Lake, Wayne transformed a log into a piece of art with a chainsaw right before their eyes. Connie applied the texturing, the finishing touches. Works were available to purchase on site. Sawmill enthusiasts were able to compare the sawmills from several different companies, and the wide range of allterrain vehicle (ATV) rides on display garnered much attention. Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry John Yakabuski opened the Forest Life Expo on Friday night. He was joined by Renfrew Mayor Don Eady. The event offered something for everyone in the family.

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CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH? Tara Gesner/Torstar Whalen Family Farm in Renfrew offered wagon rides to Forest Life Expo attendees on Sunday, June 16. Above: three-year-old Brianna Villneff of Renfrew gets an up close look at the farm's Percheron horses, with some help from Breigh Whalen. See more on page 2.

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