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Six-year-old Sydney Gorra, aka Queen of the Maple Leafs, is among the visitors at the Hat Trick of Authors event at the NHA/NHL Birthplace Museum on Saturday, Oct. 15. Gorra was accompanied by her grandma Donna Dunn, who said both she and husband Ron Dunn are huge Toronto Maple Leafs fans.

Frew-Tober is getting crafty.

Craft beer and speciality food trucks, that is, are headed to Renfrew on Oct. 22 from 1 to 7 p.m. in Low Square.

The first-ever Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival is being presented by Frew-Tober - a month-long celebration in Renfrew.

Jennifer Charkavi, deputy clerk, Town of Renfrew, is getting excited for the event.

“We are trying to give back to the community and this is something different for them to try,” said Charkavi, “Not everyone has a chance to get out and see these food trucks or breweries.”

The food trucks will be set up along Railway Avenue and the craft breweries will be in Low Square, the entire area will be fenced off.

There is no cost to get in, however there will be a cost to sample the beer (age of majority identification required).

It is an all ages event and there will be non-alcoholic and specialty drinks also on sale.

The non-alcoholic options are: Caffeine Fix (food truck), Laurentian Brew and Steeped Tea. There will also be live music dur-

ing the event.

“The BIA is in charge of the music, it will be an open mic stage,” said Charkavi.

There are six different food trucks that will be on site including: Rico Peru, Dash Mobile, Mr. Churritos, Redneck 2, Big D’s House & Poutine Emporium and Caffeine Fix. The brewers are: Whitewater Brewing Company, Square Timber, Broadhead Brewing Company, Stalwart Brewing Company, Cartwright Springs Brewery and Broken Stick Brewing Company.

There will also be displays on hand on how to home brew and how to start up your own food truck.

MMM Group, the consulting firm working on the Downtown Streetscape Project, will have representatives on hand to provide information and collect input from Renfrew residents.

Downtown Renfrew will be hosting its craft sale on the same day starting at 11 a.m.

This is also the last week to vote for the Frew-Tober Best Decorated Downtown Window contest.

Ballots are due by Oct. 25 and can be found in this week’s Renfrew Mercury.

The winner will be announced on Oct. 26.

McGregor family reflects on huge provincial honour Tiffany Lepack

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Jim called it an honour to be nominated for the award by Mary Harris, the account manager at Renfrew’s Bank of Montreal.

“Mary is a well respected person and it means a lot coming from her,” said Jim. Harris wasn’t going to miss the big presentation and speaks highly of the family.

“It’s really a testament of all of the generations working together,” said Harris. “For 18 members of the family to come it was just lovely.”

Cameron is very proud of the recent award.

“I am happy to be a part of it and it shows the hard work of the previous generations,” said Cameron. “An award like this doesn’t just happen.

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The McGregor family has been planted in our community since 1856 and was recently recognized for dedication to Ontario’s agriculture sector and the rural way of life.

The McGregors were named one of the 10 Ontario families to receive the 2016 Ontario Farm Family award at the International Plowing Match Expo in the Town of Minto on Sept. 24.

The current owners of the family farm are Jim McGregor and his two sons Ian and Cameron. The business is supported by all members of the family.

The award was presented during an event at the main stage with 18 members of the immediate family present.

“It was nice to be up there and be recognized in front of your farming peers,” said Cameron. “It was a great week. Everyone except our greatgrandmother was able to attend, so it was nice that we were all able to get away.”

A number of extend family members were also in the audience.

The family was able to enjoy the plowing match and go out for dinner afterwards.

“It was a great family time, which is very important to us,” said Cam-

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The McGregor family, of McGregor’s Produce, recently received the 2016 BMO Farm Family Award, one of 10 in the province. The family received the award at the International Plowing Match on Sept. 24 in Minto and gathered for a photo at the family farm. Pictured are Mary Harris the account manager at Renfrew’s Bank of Montreal who nominated the family, centre and some of the McGregor family currently involved in the farm: Ian, left, Everett, Sarah, Ann, Maddie, Jim, Deb, Harvey, Mandy and Cameron.

The path to farm life started in 1818 when Jim’s great-great-greatgrandparents emigrated from Scotland to Beckwith. In 1856, Jim’s great-grandfather, who was just 22 at the time and his great-uncle, 19 years old, moved from Beckwith to McNab Township to the current location.

At the time the farm was 200 acres of bush and they built a log home close to where they later built the current stone home.

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Cost of building houses may be going up in Renfrew

Council will revisit the issue Oct. 25 Tiffany Lepack

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Development charges (DC) in Renfrew could be on the rise.

On Oct. 11, at the DC Public Meeting at town hall, one member of the public commented on the study and the proposed increase.

DC are set by the municipality every five years. However, council approved an interim bylaw for 2015 and 2016.

At that time it was suggested the town could have increased the DC to $14,281.

The interim bylaw was put in place because it gave the town an op-

plained the company who compiles the study for the town needs to take all factors into consideration as they come up with what the maximum increase can be.

“In my history of 22 years, I’ve been through these five or six times now, and I have yet to see any town that I’ve been involved with ever go to the maximum,” said Eady.

“I think as a community we have to look at the economics of the town and what is a fair spot to be at with lot development fees…I feel there will be a reasonable solution to the whole situation.”

Donna Quackenbush, general manager for M. Wilson Home Developments Ltd. addressed council at

portunity to complete its master servicing plan, which gives them more accurate information to plan for the town’s growth.

The current DC for a single and semi-detached dwelling is $3,500.

At the meeting on Oct. 11 the background study recommended the town increase the DC to $14,281.

For non-residential the proposed increase is $14.25/foot of gross floor area The report will now go back to the finance/public works committee and is anticipated to be back at council on Oct. 25.

Renfrew Mayor Don Eady ex-

the public meeting and said she has seen a significant increase in doing business over the last few years.

“I want to thank you for your attention and consideration.

“And we would like to respectfully suggest to Mayor Eady and the council members that they be mindful of the state of our economy and the housing market at this time,” said Quackenbush.

“If it is decided that the developments fees were to increase, we would hope that they would be introduced gradually over the next five years so that development and new builds are not stifled even further. With increasing costs of essential services provided at the municipal level, new

development provides a larger tax base that can keep taxes down for everyone.”

She also told council she has seen the housing market soften and mortgage requirements have become more difficult.

DC are to recover the capital costs associated with residential and nonresidential growth within the town.

Some of the services under consideration are roads, fire protection, northeast servicing area, part XII charges for O’Brien Road, waste, water and more, all growth related costs.

The study also projected the Town of Renfrew’s net population to increase by 806 in the next 20 years.

Farm continues to grow

In 1949, Jim’s father Steve married Noreen McCallum and they continued to operate the farm and purchased it in 1956.

Over the years the farm has grown and evolved. When they purchased the farm they ceased cream production and started raising veal calves and then transitioned into fattening steers.

In the 1970s, Noreen worked off the farm to supplement the farm income and in 1977 Jim decided to be involved with the farm while teaching full time.

It was at this time he started his own line of business, growing three acres of sweet corn.

In 1979, Jim and his wife Ann diversified the business by adding other produce and named this venture McGregor’s Produce. The couple sold their goods at a roadside stand and at the Renfrew Farmers’ Market.

During the 1980s, the business continued to adapt with pick-your-own strawberries and wholesale marketing to grocery stores throughout Eastern Ontario.

It was also at this time Steve and Jim had expanded the beef herd. Eventually all of the livestock was sold in 1998.

Both Jim and Ann continued to work off the farm to provide working capital for the expanding business and to support their growing family.

Things changed again when their son Ian graduated from university in 2000 and showed interest in coming home to the farm. He married his wife Deb in 2002.

At the same time Jim and Ann took early retirement from their non-farm jobs, which meant the business had to change and grow to support the two families. A few years later Jim and Ann’s youngest son Cameron graduated from university and also joined the family business.

McGregor’s Produce then became a family partnership of Jim, Ian and Cameron and was transformed to support the three families.

Jim and Ann’s daughter Sarah is not currently actively involved but has been an integral part of building the business throughout the years.

Ian and Cameron are the fifth generation of McGregors to farm the land. Ian says one of his earliest memories working on the farm is going to the Renfrew Farmers’ Market. “We would go as a family and help out,” said Ian. He calls it a great way of life where you learn work ethic and where food comes from.

“We are still a multi-generational farm and my grandparents still live here and we get to work alongside them,” said Ian. “We all chip in.”

Jim says being with family has influenced their values.

It allows for different generations to work together. The grandparents can pass on different values or reinforce the parents’ values,” said Jim. “Work ethic is key and you receive the praise from one generation to the next,” added Cameron.

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MPAC notices in the mail this week as farm properties go up Tiffany Lepack

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Farm values are projected to go up.

That’s according to a report by Ross Jeffery with Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC).

He recently made presentations at three local townships - McNab/Braeside, Admaston-Bromley and Horton.

On average in Renfrew County the farm values are going up by 55 per cent. In McNab/Braeside land was valued at $1,657 per acre and now the 2016 assessment is $2,475. The middle category, which includes Horton and Admaston-Bromley, had their land increase from $1,525 to $2,450.

In Horton there are 238 farm related parcels/properties and AdmastonBromley has 805.

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The notices to farm owners were sent out on Oct. 11 and property owners should be receiving them in their mailbox soon.

In his McNab/Braeside presentation Jeffery explained that a number of factors have caused the spike in property values. Commodity prices are up (but could stabilize before the 2020 notices).

Farm sales in southern Ontario are increasing due to urban sprawl and low borrowing rates.

That in turn has farmers buying cheaper land in Eastern Ontario, driving up demand.

Horton Mayor Robert Kingsbury was pleased with the presentation Jeffery gave, but not the message.

“I am sure it’s not the one the farming community wanted to hear either,” said Kingsbury.

“It is going to affect the small farmers in a big way. In talking with some of them, they are going to just put their farm up for sale.”

He notes this is just the average so

far and notes the increase in this area is due to the demand for category three land.

“I think they are going to put a bunch of small farmers out of business and will force them to sell to larger conglomerates that can afford the taxes,” said Kingsbury.

Admaston-Bromley Mayor Michael Donohue said there was a significant increase in the aggregate numbers in the middle section of 65 per cent.

“The difficulty right now is we are only talking about the aggregate numbers. Until we see the actual numbers some might have only gone up by 25 per cent, some might have gone up 75 per cent but right now we only know the average,” said Donohue.

“Everyone will have to look at their individual assessment and decide if it is fair.”

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“Do you believe that is what you could sell your land at?” asks Donohue. “There is no cost for a request for reconsideration. If you feel the assessment is high you should absolutely initiate a request.”

Jeffery echoed the sentiment and reminds people they have until Feb. 8, 2017 to do so.

“I think the biggest thing that farmers can do is to gain an understanding of why their farm property is going up in value.

They should go on Aboutmyproperty.ca and enter their security access key to check that the factual details that we have on their property are correct and to look at any sales in their neighbourhood,” said Jeffery in an email to the Renfrew Mercury.

“We can assist them with accessing those details and we can assist them to file a Request for Reconsideration if they disagree with the value.”

For more information call MPAC customer service: 1-866-296-6722.

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She also leaves behind her partner, Kyle Guilbeault and her much loved canine companion, Molly.

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The woman killed in the Friday, Oct. 7 accident near Arnprior has been identified.

Sarah Lesley Zohr, 39, died at the scene of the sixvehicle collision that occurred at about 4:30 a.m.

Zohr grew up in Golden Lake and attended Eganville District Public School and Opeongo High School.

She worked at Pillar 5 Pharma Inc. in Arnprior.

She was headed home for Thanksgiving with her family on the day she died, according to the obituary on the website for Zohr Funeral Home (owned by her uncle and aunt).

“Everyone who knows Sarah will remember her love of life, her gentle manner, her generous spirit and her beautiful smile,” reads the obituary. “She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, niece and friend who cared deeply for others.

“Everyone who knows Sarah will remember her love of life.” Zohr family “Sarah leaves to mourn her parents, Robert and Marion Zohr (Kasdorff), her sister, Stephanie, brother-in-law, Zachary Mundt, nephews, Lucas, Carson and Wallace and her niece, May. “Sarah also leaves behind her partner, Kyle Guilbeault and her much

loved canine companion, Molly.”

Molly, a Rottweiler, was missing from the accident scene – on Highway 17 between Campbell Drive and Calabogie Road - for several hours. Word spread quickly across social media in the area, along with a photo of the dog. She was eventually returned to the family that day.

As a result of the collision involving five passenger vehicles and one commercial truck, a 38-year-old male from Renfrew and a 34-year-old female from Renfrew were taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Fog was heavy at the time, though the cause of the collision remains under investigation.

There will be memorial visitation for Zohr on Saturday, Oct. 15, at Zohr Funeral Home, Eganville from 12:30 – 4 p.m.

The family said Sarah would have been very grateful for donations in her memory to the Arnprior and District Humane Society – a no kill animal shelter in Arnprior. These donations can be made online at www.zohrfuneralhome.com or at www. arnpriorhumanesociety.ca .

“We will cherish you forever Sarah. Heaven’s Garden Has a New Bloom,” reads the obituary.

After months of investigation, police have laid charges in a Highway 17 collision near Arnprior that killed one construction worker and injured another.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say a 70-year-old Addington Highlands Township man has been charged with careless driving in the April 25 collision that killed 42-year-old William Milton of Addington Highlands Township.

The driver will appear in Renfrew court on Oct. 21.

“OPP officers responded to the collision

at 11:42 a.m. Preliminary investigation showed a black 2010 Jeep Patriot was travelling westbound on Highway 17,” says an OPP press release.

“Two construction vehicles were parked on the south shoulder of the Highway facing east. The first was a white 2004 Intel 94 with an attached trailer and a hydraulic drill and compressor. The second construction vehicle was a white 2008 Chevrolet Express van.”

The two construction workers were out working on the shoulder of the highway in

the vicinity of the drill, say police.

The Jeep crossed the centre line and struck the two workers and both construction vehicles.

Milton suffered fatal injuries and the other worker suffered serious injuries and was transported by paramedics to hospital.

The male driver and female passenger in the Jeep were transported by paramedics to hospital with minor injuries.

Provincial Const. Helen Paterson led the investigation and the highway was closed for several hours.

Police seek public’s help in boulevard mischief

Renfrew OPP are reporting that mischief continues during the overnight hours in the construction zone on Veterans Memorial Boulevard in Renfrew.

Pylons have repeatedly been knocked

over, moved, deflated or stolen.

If you have information to assist with this investigation please call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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The Study Area: The study area is limited to the Downtown Core Area, and encompasses two key areas: • Raglan Street South – from the intersection of Hall Avenue/Veteran’s Memorial Boulevard/Raglan Street South to Bridge Street/Lochiel Street; • Plaunt Street South from Hall Avenue to Munroe Avenue East; Argyle Street North and South from Bridge Street to Opeongo Road; and connecting streets from the secondary areas with Raglan Street South.

The MMM design team is considering streetscape improvements including but not limited to lighting, street tree plantings, site amenities, furnishings, parking, and the streets (vehicular and pedestrian travel lanes) themselves.

Need more information? Contact the Town’s Project Planner Ivan Burton or the Consultant Team’s Project Manager Allison Good. We look forward to seeing you on October 22nd, 2016.

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Get set for Halloween at Freaky Friday in Renfrew Tiffany Lepack

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It’s going to be a spooky good time in downtown Renfrew on Oct. 28.

There are two creepy and fun events planned for the whole family.

The Downtown Renfrew Business Improvement Area (BIA) is hosting Freaky Friday and the Vintage Kettle is running a Zombie Walk.

For Freaky Friday, kids of all ages are invited to visit participating retailers in downtown Renfrew to receive tricks and treats from 6 to 8 p.m.

Mel Blimkie is on the BIA board and the tourism ad-hoc committee, the groups that are partnering to host the event.

“We wanted to offer parents and kids alike an opportunity to stop down and get a little treat and enjoy the ambiance of downtown,” said Blimkie.

They have invited all of the businesses to partake in the event, however some may not be open that night.

“It’s a good opportunity for exposure for businesses who want to stay open,” said Blimkie.

There will also be a Haunted Alley running between A Sense of Country and the Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce.

“We will take the kids through and at the end the firefighters will be there to offer candy,” said Blimkie. “They will be guided by volunteers. For the older kids we will play it up, if it’s a little frightening the firefighters, who are their heroes, will be at the end.”

There is no cost for the Haunted Alley and organizers caution that it may be frightening for younger children.

“It will be interactive and parents and kids will have a hoot.”

Watch out when you are downtown as there might be some non-living creatures walking around.

The Vintage Kettle is hosting the ‘Night of Living Dead Zombie Walk’ starting at 5 p.m. from the coffee shop at 232 Raglan St. South.

Co-owners and mother-daughter duo Sandra Lanthier and Leeanne St. George wanted to host the event to give back to the community.

“Anyone who wants to join in just has to bring something for the Renfrew food bank,” said Lanthier. “We wanted to do something to be involved and what better way than a zombie walk.”

St. George says it is important to support the food bank.

“It’s for a good cause and we wanted to sup-

port the food bank. It supports a lot of people who are going through hard times,” said St. George. “It’s going to be fun and we want everyone to dress up.”

The zombies will start at the Vintage Kettle and will ‘drag along’ to Subway before crossing the street to the other side of Raglan Street and will walk to the Metro before crossing the street again and walking back to the coffee shop.

“It’s going to be fun. I know a lot of stu-

dents are excited to join,” said Lanthier. “It’s just a little parade of zombies.”

As to what a zombie should look like, she said: “They got to look like they are dead, with torn shirts or skin and just coming out of the ground,” said Lanthier.

St. George added they should have lots of fake blood and ripped clothing.

“They don’t walk fast,” said St. George.

“They take their time.”

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Doors Open at 5:30 P.M.

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Tickets: $20.00 Limited Seating Wheel Chair Accessible

Show Starts at 7:00 P.M. Featuring: THE NORTHERN SONS (Ottawa Valley) &THE SPINNEY BROTHERS (Nova Scotia)

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Featuring UPPER VALLEY COUNTRY & GUY JAMIESON OCTOBER 21, 2016 8:00 P.M. – 12:00A.M. Horton Community Centre, 1005 Castleford Road TICKETS: $10.00 , Tickets Are Available At: Horton Township Office Scott & Son’s Hardware And at the Door HORTON’S HARVEST SUPPER SAT. OCT. 22, 2016 5-7 pm

AEROBICS EUCHRE 50 + AEROBICS Horton Community Centre Friday’s: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, Tuesdays:11 AM – 12 PM For more info call Kathleen 613 433-3303

TIFFANY LEPACK/METROLAND

The Downtown Renfrew Business Improvement Area (BIA) is hosting Freaky Friday and the Vintage Kettle is running a Zombie Walk on Oct. 28.

Horton Euchre Oct 20 – Cancelled for Bluegrass Show.

Will resume Thursday Nov. 3, at 7 PM November 17, December 1, Horton Community Centre $4.00 each Light Lunch included

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WE NOW HAVE A LONGER SEASON! STARTING INDOOR ICE: OCTOBER TO DECEMBER AT BEACHBURG ARENA JANUARY 4 - MARCH 11, 2016 HORTON RINK OUTDOOR ICE Ages 5-9 & 10-14 $150.00 Mondays or Wednesdays 5:30 & Saturdays 11:30 FULL HOCKEY ATTIRE REQUIRED If you don’t have equipment we can help.

Registration Forms can be found on line at or at the Horton Township Office www.hortontownship.ca 2253 Johnston Rd. For more information call Kathleen 613-433-3303 or email krogers@hortontownship.ca

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Salute small businesses Small and medium-sized businesses are the lifeblood of a small town’s economy.

Small Business Week runs from Oct. 16 to 22, providing us a chance to pay homage to the individuals who work so hard to bring us a wide variety of products and services, close to home.

Small and medium-sized businesses contribute more than half of Canada’s gross domestic product, says the Business Development Bank of Canada.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paid tribute to these businesses in a recent press release.

“In Canada there are over 1.16 million small and medium sized businesses. These businesses account for 99 per cent of all firms, and employ over 90 per cent of the labour force in the private sector. They are anything but ‘small’ in terms of their contribution to Canada’s economic growth, job creation, and innovation,” he said.

It’s important not only to support these businesses with our patronage but to ensure the right support and infrastructure is in place to facilitate their growth and sustainability.

Major street projects in both Renfrew and Arnprior are wrapping up.

Kudos to local business owners for their patience and understanding through the roller coaster ride of construction.

And hats off to those customers who braved the detours and dust and remained faithful to the mom and pop shops that often provide a friendly conversation and update on local goings on with their tried and true product or service.

In this week’s paper, we pay tribute to women in business. Business careers and success were at one time almost exclusively male dominated.

Female executives and entrepreneurs have worked hard for decades to pave the way for future generations and now, we see pages and pages filled with the accomplishments of countless successful businesswomen.

“Small Business Week is important for many reasons,” said Trudeau.

“It allows Canadians to thank small business owners and entrepreneurs for their enormous contributions to our country’s prosperity. It is also a chance for current and future small business owners to participate in events across the country to learn, network, and share ideas about making their businesses as innovative, export-ready, and successful as possible.”

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The passenger had to wave their arm out the window to stop the fourth car so I could continue crossing.

Is it legal to pass on the right when there is a no passing lane?

I would also like to thank the town for replacing the sidewalk between Metro and the Warehouse.

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According to the article in The Renfrew Mercury, Oct. 13, on the Ontario Energy Board hearing at the Renfrew Days Inn on Oct. 6 there were only a few people who showed up for it.

The opinion given for the very poor turnout was that the general public was dissatisfied with Ontario government hydro rate increases but satisfied with Renfrew Hydro.

I suggest that people think that it will not do any good to give their opinion because their opinion does not count for anything; the rates are going to go up in spite of opposition to the increases.

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Perhaps some people also remember the same round of consultations at the town level regarding water rate increases but the increases went ahead anyway.

So why bother because maybe the only reasons for the hearing are to show the semblance of consultation and/or justify the increase but in the end the increases will go ahead anyway.

I am of the same opinion and therefore did not bother to try to get transportation to the hearing.

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Hospice Renfrew event recognized Public consultation corporate sponsors, not volunteers needed on nuclear waste disposal facilities To the editor:

To the editor:

It seems that Renfrew County is once again facing the possibility of storing nuclear waste - a “near surface disposal facility” is being planned for the Chalk River location.

The nuclear industry creates waste of ‘low-level,’ ‘intermediate-level’ and ‘high-level’ classifications. Intermediate and high-level wastes stay radioactive and toxic for hundreds of thousands of years. There are theories of how to deal with those wastes but they are only theories. How can we be sure we can safely handle these wastes for a million years?

The facility being planned for Chalk River will take low-level radioactive waste from the Chalk River facilities and other sites, including commercial radioactive waste. The planned volume will be 500,000 to 1,000,000 cubic metres.

Also planned is a proposal for a ‘deep geological repository’ (DGR) for intermediate-level radioactive waste. Other sites in the province as well as uranium mining and processing sites have nuclear waste to be dealt with. It is unclear whether Ontario Power Generation intends to comply with the federal government’s request for a detailed study on: 1) actual alternate locations, 2) functionally different alternatives to the DGR and 3) the DGR’s environmental effects, etc.

The Ottawa River has recently been designated as a Heritage River- celebrating its past in opening up this area by providing a westward route for explorers. It also provides a watershed for this area down through Ottawa to the St. Lawrence River. On its route are two nuclear facilities- Rolphton and the Chalk River Nuclear Laboratories.

A proposal for Rolphton is to encase it in grout and cement and leave it in that state forever. The project description states that radionuclides will be released to the Ottawa River - the quantity still being determined.

Do the residents of Renfrew County want these disposal sites in our area?

Do we want nuclear waste from other areas to be transported through and stored in our area? What kind of legacy are we going to leave future generations to come?

These issues are too important to be implemented without full, informed public consultation.

Susan Parks Round Lake

Taxpayers federation launches campaign to stop high energy bills Oct. 17, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) launched a billboard, website and media campaign that is aimed at telling Ontario politicians to “leave our energy bills alone.”

The new campaign’s goal is to engage the public to take action on the cost of political interference in the electricity sector, and the costs of the Ontario government’s new cap-andtrade carbon tax that will take effect Jan. 1, 2017.

At a press conference, CTF Ontario director Christine Van Geyn unveiled the first of a series of billboards that will appear across Ontario. The first billboard is located in downtown Toronto and directs the public to CTF’s campaign website www.StopHighEnergyBills.ca.

“Over a decade of political meddling in the electricity sector in Ontario has left families in this province

Over a decade of political meddling in the electricity sector in Ontario has left families in this province paying some of the highest electricity bills in North America.

CTF ONTARIO DIRECTOR CHRISTINE VAN GEYN

paying some of the highest electricity bills in North America. Now the government is going to do to home heating and gasoline bills what they did to our electricity bills with their newest tax,” said Van Geyn.

“What’s worse is that both of the opposition parties seem to be fine with hiking people’s energy bills with carbon tax proposals of their own.”

Hospice Renfrew would like to correct information regarding photos published Sept. 29, ‘Hospice Renfrew salutes volunteers.’

Our volunteers certainly deserve recognition for their wonderful time and talents, however this event was held to thank our corporate sponsors and community partners for their tremendous support.

Our sponsors are part of a compassionate community that enables us to raise the necessary funds to provide

Our sponsors are part of a compassionate community that enables us to raise the necessary funds to provide comprehensive end-of-life services.

comprehensive end-of-life services to families in our region.

Judy Cobus Hospice Renfrew

SAFETY TIPS

Renfrew Legion BR. #148

REMEMBRANCE DAY DINNER DINNER & AWARDS CHICKEN IN MUSHROOM SAUCE DINNER Roast Pork Dinner with All the Trimmings Friday, November 11, 2016 Wednesday, November 5:00pm Cocktails11, 2015 5:00pm Cocktails 6:00pm Dinner 6:00pm Dinner 7:00pm Awards $12 per person

$12 per person

Tickets available at the Legion Office or the Lounge Bar 30 Raglan St. S. Renfrew, Ontario Or call 613-432-6450 or 613-432-2582

Tickets must be purchased by Friday, November 6th, 4th, 2015.

2016.

Candles: If you use candles, make sure you keep them away from all combustible materials.

Never leave them unattended and place them out of reach of young children.

Candles should be placed in solid, secure candle holders and protected by a glass chimney.

Thank You!!

The members of St. Paul’s Anglican Church would like to thank all of you who contributed to our fundraising dance.

The Band: Darryl Mooney, Bob and Julie Johnston, Roy Kohlsmith, Murray Kohlsmith, Larry Dougherty, Gerry Letang.

Sponsors: Centreside Dairy, Classic Beauty, Fiebig’s Trophy and Engraving

-- TRINITY-ST. ANDREW’S UNITED CHURCH -291 Plaunt Street South, Renfrew, ON K7V 1N2 (ph) 613-432-2285 • (fx) 613-432-9744 Rev. Russell Wardell • Rev. Susan Tough Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

For all Ages • Wheelchair Accessible Website: http://www.tsarenfrew.ca

-- HEBRON CHRISTIAN REFORMED COMMUNITY CHURCH -431 Albert St. Rev. Daniel Meinema Sunday 10 a.m. Worship Service – Nursery Available Sunday School During Service Coffee Break Women’s Interfaith Bible Study Wednesday mornings From 10:00 -11:30 a.m.

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

---------- ELMWOOD BIBLE CHAPEL ---------200 Francis St. Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study, Prayer Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - The Lord’s Supper 11:00 a.m. - Family Bible Hour and Sunday School

-- THE RENFREW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH --

460 Raglan St. S. • 613-432-5452 Ministers: The Reverends Brian and Alison Sharpe Organist: Mrs. Elizabeth Brumm, H.B.Mus., A.R.CT.(2) SUNDAY WORSHIP - 10:00 a.m. - Nursery Care Available Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Wheelchair Accessibility • EVERYONE WELCOME If transportation required, call Church Office 613-432-5452 Tues-Fri 8 a.m.

------ ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH-----96 Argyle at Patrick Phone 613-432-3062 Reverend Jim Kirkpatrick October 23 - Pentecost 23 10:30am - Holy Communion & Fellowship Children Activities

------------ THE SALVATION ARMY -----------8 Argyle St. at Munroe Corps Officer/Pastor SUNDAY SERVICE 10 a.m.

Women’s Ministry • Men’s Ministry Bible Study • 613-432-7721 • All Are Welcome!

---------- WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES ---------431 Albert St. A non-denominational full Gospel Fellowship Rev. Bill McMillan • 613-432-6059 SUNDAYS @ 2:00 p.m.

----- CALVARY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH ----56 Wrangler Rd. (across from Canadian Tire) Pastor Peter Snow Sunday Worship @ 10 a.m.

All are welcome

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Report From Parliament:

What a catch!

After making a spectacular catch, Our Lady of Fatima student Emily Froats runs down the field with the ball during a game of flag football with members of the Renfrew Fire Department on Oct. 14. The fire fighters went on to win 24-12, the game was one of the many activities during fire prevention week.

Cheryl GALLANT

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By Cheryl Gallant, MP

October 2016

Energy Poverty Means Pre-Paying

This should be no surprise to Ottawa Valley residents who are all too familiar with the close political party relationship between Ottawa and Toronto.

Federal Agency Measurement Canada is preparing to finalize approval for “pre-pay” hydro meters. This was only a matter of time since the province installed so-called “smart meters”in people’s homes.

The announcement by the Federal Government that the designation of “provisional” specification to a“full”specification follows a public mandate letter recently sent by the Toronto Liberal leader to her Minister of Finance bragging about the Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) being part of the federal budget.

What I predicted before the last election is now happening. I predicted that all Canadian taxpayers would end up with part of the bill for Ontario Liberals’policy disasters. It was predictable because the same policy advisers in Queen’s Park, who wrote the “Greed” Energy Act and fledToronto, are now hiding in Ottawa as the most senior advisers of the federal Liberal Party. The cozy relationship between the Prime Minister and the Ontario premier is bad for all taxpayers, just as I warned Canadians before the last election.

Implied Consent Pre-payment meters were given provisional approval before the liberal“Greed”Energy and Employment Act had raised electricity prices. Hydro One had not been sold, nor had the “smart meter” electricity scandal cost electricity consumers over a billion dollars.

On the basis of no comments or requests from the public or industry back then, the federal government has assumed “implied consent,” which in their way of thinking gives approval to move full speed ahead.

To picture a pre-payment electricity meter, just think of a parking meter that you load with money in order to park a vehicle. These are popular in thirdworld countries, particularly where poor people have no access to credit.

They enable the power utilities to deny access to a basic necessity without actually having to pull the plug if customers have trouble with bills. It forces the poor household to self-disconnect.

Energy poverty, defined as households that spend more than 10 percent of their income on home energy, affects about one million households in Canada. In Ontario, the lowest income group spends on average 12 or more percent of their income on utilities, while the average Ontarian spends only 4 per cent.

Energy poverty is prevalent among certain types of households, including those with single residents, seniors, children or young adults, renters, and those with a female primary bill-payer. Low-income families and individuals are being forced to choose between heating their homes, buying groceries or paying the rent as the result of increasing utility prices. For many, it is literally a choice between eating and heating.

The vast majority of Canada’s seniors (as well as low-income families) live in older houses, with inadequate insulation in attics, walls and basements. For young families just starting out, while these houses may offer cheaper than-average rent or require lower down payments than more efficient homes, their upkeep is costlier, particularly when forced to use electric heat in Ontario.

Climate change policies raise energy costs. As a rule of thumb, the more the increase in fuel poverty, the greater the rhetoric about “climate change”. Canada had been following a smart policy to lower emissions. With the change in Ottawa and no one to moderate the extremists in Toronto, energy poverty is the new norm.

Canadians still have an opportunity to withhold their “implied consent” to poverty meters. While the federal government has set a January 1st 2017 implementation date for its new policy, you are invited to provide me your thoughts on pre-payment electricity meters. Remember, ‘no comment’ is considered by this government to be a “yes.”The federal government deadline for submissions is October 30, 2016.

As your Federal Member of Parliament, I am pleased to represent you on a variety of issues. Whether that issue is promoting agriculture, employment, international trade, government accountability, CNL, the military or jobs in the working forest, I am here to serve you! As always, if you have any concerns of a federal nature, or just want to share your views with me, please do not hesitate to contact my office. Office contact Information: Constituency Office of Cheryl Gallant, MP, 84 Isabella St., Pembroke On. K8A 5S5 or call 732-4404. There is no postage required when you write your Federal Member of Parliament.

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In the Estate of KENNETH EARL CHAPMAN deceased.

ALL PERSONS having claims against the Estate of Kenneth Earl Chapman, late of the Township of McNab/Braeside, in the County of Renfrew, who died on or about the 27th day of August, 2016, are hereby notified to send particulars of same to the undersigned Solicitors for the Estate Trustee, duly verified on or before the 20th day of October, 2016, after which date the Estate will be distributed, with regard only to claims of which the undersigned will have notice, and the undersigned will not be liable to any person of whose claim they shall not then have notice.

DATED this 26th day of September, 2016 Gallagher & Inglis Professional Corporation Barristers & Solicitors 33 Renfrew Ave. E. Renfrew, Ontario K7V 2W6 Solicitors for the Estate Trustees

Call for committee members Join the Greater Madawaska Trails Advisory Committee & Madawaska Nordic Trail Committee!

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Trail Maintenance Day - Volunteers Needed! hosted by the Trails Advisory Committee & Madawaska Nordic Trail Committee

For more information contact : Victoria Thomas Community Affairs Officer 613-752-2222 ext. 204 vthomas@greatermadawaska.com Saturday, October 22nd starting at 9:00 a.m.

Meet at the Madawaska Nordic trailhead (located on Crestview Dr. in Calabogie) Help prepare our trails for the winter ski season.

Please contact info@madawaskanordic.org for more information.

Listen up Sunshine Coach

The Reach For The Rainbow Radiothon is the annual public outreach event sponsored by Friends of the Disabled (Renfrew) in support of Sunshine Coach.

Preparations are complete for the event, which will be broadcast live on Valley Heritage Radio 98.7 Sunday, October 23rd between the hours of 1-5 p.m. Anchor/host Art Jamieson will be joined by VHR Afternoon Show Host Christa Pare along with several other guests during the broadcast.

The Cavanagh Stage, located at the VHR Studios at 3009 Burnstown Rd., will see continuous live entertainment with house band members Denny Welburn, Jean Cote, Wayne Young, Kyle Felhaver, Kirk Warren and Mike Cloutier.

Featured entertainers will include Ray Palmer, Betty Kennedy, Katie Skerkowski, Riley New and many others.

The popular Kilos of Coins weigh

scale where visitors can deposit their spare change will be on site located inside one of the specially equipped vehicles which will be attended by a Sunshine Coach driver, who will answer any questions visitors may have.

Clients of Sunshine Coach who wish to attend the event are invited to arrange for free transportation to and from the radiothon by calling 613432-2134 prior to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 21.

All funds raised will stay in our community and will go directly to support the operations of the Sunshine Coach. The mission of the radiothon will be to ensure that Sunshine Coach remains viable and that fares remain affordable for everyone who depends on the service every day to overcome transportation barriers in their lives. Pledges may be called in during the radiothon using the pledge telephone line 613-432-7299.

In addition, secure online donations may be made through the Sunshine Coach website at www.sunshinecoach.ca.

The Reach For The Rainbow Radiothon; please listen and pledge to help keep Sunshine Coach viable and fares affordable!

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Fire Prevention Week was Oct. 10 to 14 and the Renfrew Fire Department welcomed almost 400 students to the fire hall, including Amanda Gibbons Grade 2/4 split class from Queen Elizabeth Public School.

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For vultures, flying is effortless With the changing of seasons comes the changing of birds. Chipping Sparrows of summer have been replaced by White-crowned Sparrows from the north. American Robins probing for worms have been replaced by Dark-eyed Juncos scratching for seeds.

Most of our summer birds have left for the south, and although a few Turkey Vultures continue to survey highways for road-killed meals, the majority have already left. But unlike sparrows that migrate under the cover of night, vultures move south during the day.

Two aspects of vulture migration are noteworthy. One is that although they leave our area individually or in small groups, once they reach the Great Lakes, they build up in numbers as they wait for conditions to be favourable for crossing large bodies of water.

Those conditions were met Thanksgiving weekend. I was in the Picton area so I visited the southeast corner of Prince Edward County.

The county is fabulous for bird migration, at times rivalling more famous migration points such as Point Pelee. Not only is it a terrific place to see migrating songbirds, it is also an excellent place to observe migrating hawks and vultures.

That weekend winds came from the north and temperatures plunged to near freezing overnight. These conditions turned out to be ideal for the migration of vultures.

After the sun warmed the air, hundreds of vultures and dozens of Red-tailed and other

hawks could be seen soaring over the southwest corner of the county.

They would rise up on warm columns of air known as thermals, and then glide down to the next one on which they would again soar up. As they drifted from thermal to thermal in a process known as ‘thermal hopping,’ they slowly moved across the sky from west to east. The sight of hundreds of these huge birds slowly pirouetting across the sky was mesmerizing.

On Monday I visited the southeastern part of the county, arriving there shortly after sunrise. To my surprise, hundreds of vultures were already in the air, soaring just above the treetops as they drifted to find thermals. Within a couple of hours, nearly a thousand vultures filled the sky, moving in rotating circles as they rose higher and higher, heading toward Lake Ontario. Soon they began drifting across the lake towards the United States where they would continue their journey south.

A second noteworthy aspect of their journey is that it will be completed with scarcely a beat of their wings. Build just like our gliders, vultures have huge wings in relation to their body size. And by soaring with their wings held in a V, and teetering back and forth, vultures exploit even the slightest lift (the upward force that defeats gravity) provided by air currents.

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Vultures can fly with very little flapping because their long wings are built for soaring, and their wingtips open like fingers, providing additional lift. those feathers suddenly narrow near their tips.

When they are spread apart, large gaps appear between them. Those gaps allow air to flow over each “finger,” which act like little wings in creating more lift.

To some, vultures are downright ugly birds.

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PARTRIDGE DRIVE – CALABOGIE Only 5 lots left available in this sub-division just off the Calabogie Road.

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716 CALVIN ROAD Affordable 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a very functional floor plan.

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00 PALLEN ROAD, RENFREW LOT Nice building Lot just off Castleford Rd. in Horton Twp. Lovely mature maples on the property. Great location for commuters or those wanting a rural property close to town. $25,000 MLS# 1032545 Call Sherri Cobus for details 613-432-1947

126 MARJORIE ROAD Immaculate raised bungalow situated on 2 Acres on the outskirts of Cobden. Built in 2010 with over 2000 Sq.Ft. 3+1 Bedrooms, 3 baths, custom kitchen, finished lower level, laminate & ceramic throughout, insulated garage, propane furnace & central air. $339,000 MLS# Call Catherine O’Neil @ 613-432-0073

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54 ROBERTSON DR. BEACHBURG Lovely Cape Cod on an estate lot Built in 2004, 3 bedrm family home.

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67 McLEAN ST. - 3 beds, 1.5 baths, partially finished basement, carport, new gas heat, central air and more in this solid brick bungalow - On the quiet north end of McLean St. Backs on the ravine so no rear neighbors for privacy.

- Economical living that will fit your budget! Call for a viewing before it’s gone!

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41 McGARRY AVE. Solid storey & a half in quiet neighborhood. Refinished hardwood throughout with“new”main floor bath & 2 beds! 2 more beds upstairs for a total of 4 bedrooms. Large eat-in kitchen, new gas heat, newer windows & central air make this one a true value! Move in ready for a quick closing!

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576 SULLIVAN ST., HALEY’S This solid home in Haley townsite is in need of TLC. Live here or rent it out. New roof. Garage. Quiet neighbourhood. A great project for someone handy! $76,600 MLS# 1028953 Call Sherri 613-432-1947

Eastern Ontario wardens and mayors meet with Premier Wynne Members of the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) and the Eastern Ontario Mayors’ Caucus (EOMC) met with the Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, in Kingston on Wednesday, Oct. 12 to discuss key issues and concerns for Eastern Ontario.

The face-to-face meeting with the region’s representatives was held at the request of Premier Wynne, who was in the City in Kingston to address the Chamber of Commerce.

Peter Emon, chair of the EOWC and Warden of Renfrew County, moderated the discussion with the Premier. “This was an important opportunity for the EOWC and the EOMC to speak directly to the premier about the situation here in Eastern Ontario facing our communities, our residents and our businesses,” stated Emon. “We certainly appreciated the premier’s invitation to talk to her about some of our key issues and projects.”

Emon called it an open and frank discussion. “The wardens and mayors spoke about the need for further, real relief to the high costs of electricity for our residents, particularly those who have low or limited incomes.

These residents simply can’t manage the financial burden caused by these soaring rates,” said Emon.

The mayor of Kingston informed her on some of the issues affecting the area.

“We informed the premier that there were a number of specific issues and projects that her government should consider to help drive our local economies forward as well as several issues the government should take action on – all of which help municipalities control their operat-

ing costs going forward,” said Bryan Paterson, chair of the EOMC and Mayor of the City of Kingston.

“Our group conveyed the importance of making our citizens and business owners feel included in the province’s current agenda. For example, investments in road systems and energy infrastructure are just as important to smaller communities across eastern Ontario, as funding for public transit is to the major urban centres,” added Emon.

The pair said the premier heard a coordinated and collaborative message from municipal leaders that represent more than a million people across the region and they are hopeful that she will take action once she returns to Queen’s Park.

Specific requests/actions from EOWC for the Province of Ontario • Investing $1.5 billion over the next 20 years to expand natural gas in rural communities and farmers across eastern and southwestern Ontario.

• Supporting the Picton Terminals and Marmora Pump Storage projects.

• Supporting the expansion of mobile broadband and emergency first responder services in eastern Ontario through improved cellular networks and a public safety broadband network.

• Investing significant additional funding in critical municipal infrastructure such as roads, bridges, water and wastewater facilities.

• Helping control municipal operating costs by fixing the interest arbitration system and the heavy financial burden created by the joint and several liability approach currently being taken by the courts.

OPP investigate three thefts The Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated 179 calls for service during the previous week.

Officers investigated six domestic disputes during the past week. One male was charged with domestic mischief. No other criminal charges were laid.

Property was stolen from the back of a pickup truck parked in a parking lot on Hall Avenue in Renfrew on Monday, Oct. 10. Const. Mark Yarmel is investigating.

Const. Denys Baranovskiy is investigating after three youths stole a ball cap from Sports Zone in the Arnprior Shopping Mall on Thursday, Oct. 13 sometime after 11:30 a.m. There is video evidence and the

investigation is continuing.

Yarmel is investigating a theft of gas that took place in Cobden on Saturday, Oct. 15. Two females attended a gas station in Cobden and pumped gas into a dark gray Toyota.

They then left without paying for the fuel. The licence plate for the vehicle was obtained and the investigation continues.

Several mailboxes have been smashed during the past week, including ones on Pucker Street and Ferguson Lake Road, both in the Township of Greater Madawaska.

A large planter was also stolen from a property on Ferguson Lake Road. If you see suspicious people or vehicles please call the OPP at 1-888310-1122.

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margaret.dubeau@century21.ca 221 CROSS AVENUE

77 ELGIN AVENUE EAST

$209,900 MLS# 1032610

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$159,900 MLS# 973625 • Available For

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Grace And Character Abound! This 2 Storey Brick Home Offers 5 Bedrooms, 2 Baths. Beautiful Hardwood Floors. Large Rooms Throughout. Relaxing 2nd Level Covered Porch.

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• Access To Calabogie Lake

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Beautiful Newer Home, Open Concept Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room. Move-In Ready. Finished Basement.

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255 OAK CRESCENT

362 DOMINION STREET

$124,500

$159,900

MLS# 1029268

$299,900

• New Build “Horizon Home” • Insulated Poured Concrete Building • Large Deep Lot • Hardwood Tile Floors • Propane Furnace

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2 Storey Brick Home. 3 Bedrooms, Gas Heating, Large Town Lot. Needs TLC! Asking $124,500 Call Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

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54 CLOST LANE

36 PLEASANT VIEW DRIVE

$199,900

MLS# 1013856

182 Acres Of Recreational Property With Bonnechere River Frontage, Minutes From Renfrew. Great Access.

Great Possibilities!

103 RENFREW AVE

580 COLERAINE DRIVE

432-0041

To Main Street

Call Vincent Johnston For More Info: 613-433-2254

364 McNAB AVENUE

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• 3 Bedroom, 2 Storey • Natural Gas Heat, Central A/C • Deep Lot • Located Close To Park & Walk

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2238 EADY ROAD

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208 PATRICK STREET

Country Living At Its Finest! 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Bungalow In A Newer Developed Area, 10 Minutes From Town.

Open Concept, Finished Basement, Features Reverse Osmosis Water System, Air and much, much more!!!

MLS# 1027428

00 PASTWAY ROAD

MLS# 1016147 1016147 High Rise Ranch A Mile From Town.

Acre Lot, Attached Garage, 3+1 Bedrooms,3.5 3.5Baths Baths&&Finished Finished Bedrooms, Basement.

Basement.

$319,900

$279,000

75 75 MCBRIDE McBRIDE ROAD

$379,900 $379,900

MLS# 1014027

Call Tom Morel: 613-281-2745

MLS# 1031820

Real Estate Representative

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Brick House With 2 Car Attached Garage, Situated On Private 14.7 Acres. 42 x 42 Outbuilding On The Property As Well.

1379 CHENAUX ROAD

• 11 Year Old Home In Calabogie Peaks Village • 3 Bedroom, 2 Full Bath, Fully Finished Basement

2425 EADY ROAD

Call Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

$179,900 MLS# 1027050

$219,000

3 Bedrooms, 2 Car Detached Garage. 10 Km From Renfrew

$369,900

DENNIS YAKABACK

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Two Storey Brick Home On Large 66 Foot x 104.40 Foot Fenced Lot. Double Width Driveway, 3 Bedrooms, Gas Heat, Rear Deck With Hot Tub.

Country Home On 2 Acres.

000 County Road 29 MLS# 1024453 – $49,900

86 VIEWMOUNT DRIVE

MLS# 1019391

• Nothing To Do Here, Except Move In An Enjoy!

• 3 + 1 Bedroom Home With Attached Single Garage • New Flooring Throughout, New Kitchen, New Baths

$148,000 MLS# 1032444

MLS# 1007495

558 Culhane Road MLS# 1012508 – $39,900

Call Margaret Dubeau For More Information: 613-433-1191

$219,900

Cute 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home With Partially Finished Basement. Remodeled Kitchen. Gas Heat.

Nice Private Rear Yard With Ravine At The Back.

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1707 FOYMOUNT ROAD

1670 FOY ROAD

Lots For Sale

50 LOCHIEL STREET NORTH

MLS# 1026806

$162,900

Solid Brick Bungalow In Calabogie. 3+ Bedroom, Two Bath Open Concept Kitchen, Dining And Living Room.

Large Lot.

Call Kelly To View: 613-433-2681

$153,900

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Occupancy • 3 Bedrooms, Large Eat-In Kitchen • Detached Single Garage

104 FRANCIS STREET

711 RAGLAN STREET S.

180 TASSE AVENUE

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S O L D

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$324,900

MLS# 1007491

Summer May Be Ending, But You Can Still Enjoy The Beautiful Sunsets, Fishing And Nature All Year Long In This Centennial Lake Beauty!

Call Margaret Dubeau: 613-433-1191

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330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew K7V 1N3

613-432-7562

www.remaxrenfrew.com

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

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834 BARRETT CHUTE RD. - CALABOGIE

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84 OTTERIDGE AVE (HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION)

Do not miss the chance to move into a brand new custom built bungalow before winter! 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, laundry on main level, hardwood and ceramic - excellent floor plan for family living quarters. Deck at the rear,Tarion Warrantied, fully serviced area. Call Helen at 432-0058 to view

150 IVY AVE. HORTON HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION

An excellent family home in an excellent residential location. 2 levels completely finished with well equipped kitchen, living and dining, 2 baths, 5 bedrooms finished with hardwood, carpet and tile. Pool and hot tub in rear yard for family fun! Call Helen at 432-0058 or Peter at 432-0319

16 McGARRY AVE.

An affordable 2 storey home for you at this price. Good residential location, lot is 50 x 100, 2 bedrooms, bath on second floor and 2 porches.

Call Helen to view at 432-0058

NOW AT D PRICE,900 $67

384 McNAB AVE.

A 1 and ½ storey on a corner lot. 3 bedrooms, 4 pce bath, eat-in kitchen and family room in lower level. Central air, paved drive, detached single garage, fenced yard and gas heat. Call Helen to view at 432-0058.

17 MEADOW STREET, COBDEN VILLAGE An ideal starter home - cannot beat the price at $67,900! Come and see this with me.

Good location, good sized lot, eat in kitchen, separate living room and family room. Call Helen at 432-0058

3058 BURNSTOWN RD. (MINUTES FROM TOWN)

An outstanding property with so many options. 12 acres with lake at the rear of the property. Great hwy access yr round. Main home has 2 bedrooms and custom living quarters and 2 baths.

Granny suite is totally private and has living room kitchen laundry one bedroom plus 4 pce bath, sunroom and front porch. Extra buildings at the rear for you to view and enjoy! So much to offer at this location. Call Helen to see it at 432-0058

238 WILLIAM ST., ARNPRIOR

An excellent family home with 2 levels of complete living at this address. Family room and 4 bedrooms on main level and 1 bedroom plus rec room in lower level. Gas stove in family room, downstairs can be a granny suite, 2 baths, large rear yard and paved drive. Call Helen at 432-0058 to see it

30 LAUREL CRESCENT

A gorgeous spacious 2 storey home at this address. Acreage and a pond at the rear of the property as well. Large living quarters on two levels; 3 bedrooms, 2 and ½ baths, well equipped kitchen, 2 car attached garage and a detached storage shed at the rear of the property. Wrap around verandah, deck at the rear, paved drive, central air and gas heat. Call Helen to view at 432-0058 or Peter at 432-0319.

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557 STONES LAKE RD., CALABOGIE

1129 FRASER RD. (HURD’S LAKE WATERFRONT HOME)

Waterfront 4 season, 4 bedroom home with three levels of living space. Large insulated and heated detached garage, easy access with great view of the Lake. Call Helen at 432-0058 or Peter at 432-0319.

This is a beauty! Over 3 acres of privacy and 200 feet of waterfront on Hurd’s Lake. Popular location and pavement right to your garage door with two levels completely finished. 4 bedrooms, 2 and 1/2 baths - outstanding layout! Beautiful new kitchen, fireplace on each level, family room, double car attached garage and double car detached garage. One of a kind so you need to see this before you buy waterfront property! Call Helen at 432-0058 or Peter at 432-0319

LOT FOR SALE

COMMERCIAL SITE

PINNACLE ROAD 2 acre lot still available ONLY ONE LEFT!

Call Helen for details at

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on Arthur St., ready to be developed.

Well situated.

WATERFRONT PROPERTY on June St.

Acreage Available For Development

Call Helen 432-0058

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ONE OF A KIND

1000 NEWFOUNDOUT RD, GREATER MADAWASKA, ONTARIO

Two parcels of land with a total area of approx. 270 acres. Property borders 3 lakes. Lake 1 approx 4.71 acres, lake 2 approx 11.74 acres, lake 3 approx 104 acres.

Small cabin on lake 3. The vendor has approx 1,928.36’ on the north side and the rest of lake 3 is on Crown Land. Very, very unique and private property. Visit www. remaxrenfrew.com. Asking $450,000 Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133

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DOMINION ST. DUPLEX

Asking $174,500 for this centrally located duplex, front 2 BR fully rented and spacious rear 3 BR vacant. Live in one and rent the other, 2 hydro meters, two gas meters.

MLS# 1032400. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

3240 MICKSBURG RD

166 BURNSTOWN RD, ARNPRIOR

Enjoy your 44 ft covered front veranda and enjoy your partial lake view.

Modern 1230 sq. ft. bungalow with cottage. Open concept, plank pine flooring, custom kitchen with oak cabinets. Patio leads to deck. Storage building/ future garage area, WETT certified wood stove. Public beach walking distance.

Asking $256,999. MLS#1027286. Call Ross 613-433-1133.

D L O S 1004 DICKSON ROAD

Asking $299,900 for this 6 bedroom home in a private setting with outbuildings and in ground pool. Spacious interior, updated throughout. MLS# 1018779. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

PETER VINCENT

613-433-1133

613-432-0319

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Sales Rep

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9 STONEHAVEN WAY, ARNPRIOR Asking $315,000 for this ideal family home on quiet street, close to mall and Hwy 17. Open Concept, hardwood floors, 3 BR plus ensuite. MLS# 1033133.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

75 MUTUAL AVE

Asking $175,000. Located on a quiet street overlooking the river and recently renovated, spacious master bedroom with 4 pc ensuite and walk in closet. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

NEW LISTING

312 PINE VALLEY ROAD

Three Parcels of land and 2 quality modern homes all sold as one. 40 cow stall lined with legend mats, plus 4 circulating fans. 61 Kg mile quota.

Machine shed 40’x120’, dry cow barn 32’x58’, heifer barn 25’x40’. Several steel grain bins. Second farm - 2 storey home, completely renovated with ad an addition added in 2006. Steel shed 36’x172’ for bred heifers, plus feed storage and cement yard. 3 parcel, land only is all tile drained. Many more features, call Ross for further details. Property is one of kind! Ross Peever 613-433-1133 for detailed information. MLS#1025456

15266 HIGHWAY 17, COBDEN

Brick bungalow located between Haley’s and Cobden, Approx 1150 Sq ft with 1 car garage. Kit, DR, LR and 1 4pc bath, plus 3 bdrms all on main floor. Partially finished full basement. New roof and propane furnace in 2013. Beautifully enclosed gazebo at the rear of the home. All on a 1 acres lot. Don’t miss his quality home. Asking $199,900. MLS# 1022899. Call Ross 433-1133.

7 EMELIN ST., DOUGLAS

1 1/2 storey vinyl sided home with enclosed porch and a breeze way leading to enclosed shed. Home has had some updates - new furnace in April 2015, new wiring, 100 amp breaker. Great starter home property sold as-is.Asking $88,000. MLS# 963593.

Call Ross 613-433-1133.

MILLER RD BUILDING LOTS

Asking $49,900 each for these two prime building lots with mature trees and culverts installed. Located just off Hwy 17.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319

Property is a great investment opportunity!!! Apt#1 Unit rents for $725/month plus Hydro, Vender pays for Heat. Apt #2 rents for &650 plus hudro. Vender pays heat. Apt #3 unit rents for $575 plus heat and hydro.

Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

1721 KERR LINE, FORESTERS FALLS

Private bungalow situated on over 5 acres of flat land.

3 Bedrooms, 1 bath, kitchen, living and dining rooms on the main floor. Rec room, 4th bedroom and 1-3 pc bath in the basement. 2 car detached garage, plus many more features.

MLS# 1025112. Asking $179,000. Call Ross 613-433-1133.

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149 HARRY ST.

Now Asking $229,900 for this centrally located 3 BR, 1.5 bath home. Tastefully decorated throughout with large rear addition. Great value.

MLS# 1007532. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

45 CHARRON LANE

6 acre property with over 700 ft. of shoreline on private, springfed lake. 3 bdrm, 3 bath home with sunroom and finished basement.

Master bdrm on main level with ensuite bath. Wood working shop and artist studio (may come equipped as part of the sale). Detached 3 car garage. Sauna located next to the beach, providing privacy and relaxation. Only 6 minutes to Renfrew. Call Ross 613-433-1133.

Great property for hobby or working farm. 80 acres with approximately 1800 Square feet. Brick bungalow with open concept kitchen/living room, built in dishwasher, fridge and stove. Laundry in the basement along with a cold storage room. Central air conditioning. 2 newer steel sheds with cement floor, used for cow- calf operation at present. Shed - 1 - 30 by 70, Shed 2 - 20 by 80, barn 25’ by 50’, Barn 50’ by 30’ with exterior 20’ by 50’, famed machine shed 18’by Heated water bowl, clay loam soil - tile drained.

Septic tank pumped in 2015. Excellent producing land, great location, great farm, one of a kind. MLS# 1011782. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

CHENAUX RD.

Asking $109,900 for this two bedroom bungalow with full basement, wrap around deck.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

D L O S

Hurds Lake Waterfront • 1129 fraser rd.

Asking $525,000. Located on private and pristine Hurds Lake, this very well maintained four bedroom home has great views of the lake, 3 acres of land, and a separate double car garage for added storage and a paved drive. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

D L O S

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4607 RIVER ROAD

GREEN LAKE COTTAGE

Private setting for this water access only cottage on quiet lake. Peter Vincent 613-432-0319

00 HWY 132, ADMASTON

Quality building lot located approx 6 miles from Renfrew, 326 feet of road frontage. 5.98 acres in total, totally treedlot on paved road. Shared entrance with adjourning lot. All surveyed and severed. Asking $45,000.

MLS#1026540. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133

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* FARMS * FARMS * FARMS *

2 pieces of property sold as one. Med. sized operation with 195 acres of tillable land; 260 Acres in total. Frame barn with approx 50 tie stalls, 40 milking stalls. 31 Kg milk quota, pipe line milking system with 4 surge milkers. Includes 40 cows, approx 25 bred heifers, plus smaller heifers. Gutter cleaner leading to earth manure pit. *** Full line of machinery not included in sale*** 20 by 60 slab silo; 40 by 100 machine shed; 30 by 70 Hay shed. Many more details. MLS#1029879. Call Ross 613-433-1133.

ROSS PEEVER

Now asking $229,900 for this 3 BR home on acreage, 1.5 baths, large kitchen, full basement, workshop garage also that needs some work.

MLS# 1024383. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

156 ELK STREET

This 2 bedroom row unit home is in an excellent state of repair. Extra kitchen cupboards and lighting enhance the magnificent kitchen. Open concept dining/living room, bedrooms and bath as well as laundry are all on the main floor. Deck situated at the back of the property with beautifully manicured lawn and shrubs. 1 car attached fully insulated garage. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

D L O S

558 MALONEY RD Asking $215,000 for this immaculate 4 BR home on the edge of town, spacious kitchen newer furnace, hardwood flooring. MLS# 1029034 Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

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On the left, from front are Reeve Terry Millar, Whitewater Region Township; Mayor Don Eady, Town of Renfrew; Mayor Michael Lemay, City of Pembroke; Mayor Bob Sweet, Town of Petawawa; Mayor Kim Love, Madawaska Valley Township; Mayor Hal Johnson, Whitewater Region Township and on right, from front, are Mayor Jane Dumas, Township of South Algonquin; Mayor Deborah Farr, Township of North Algona Wilberforce; Mayor Glenda McKay, Township of Greater Madawaska; Mayor Janice Visneskie-Moore, Township of Killaloe, Hagarty & Richards; Mayor Bob Kingsbury, Horton Township; Mayor Tom Peckett, Township of McNab-Braeside.

Gallant meets with municipal leaders Eady Realty, Inc. Brokerage

29 Raglan St. S., Renfrew, ON K7V 1P8 EACH OFFICE IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED

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519 Coleraine Drive MLS# 1028393 – $369,900 Saturday, October 22, 2016 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

It’s been called Renfrew’s Best Kept Secret!

Do you know where to find Coleraine Park Subdivision?

Only 30 custom designed single family homes will be built on this double cul-de-sac surrounded by a treed ravine. ONLY 8 LOTS LEFT!!!

Come view this 1,600 square foot bungalow with attached double garage.

High efficiency gas heating, hot water on demand, central air, ICF Foundation, hand scraped walnut hardwood and ceramic flooring, natural gas fireplace. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Walk-in Master bedroom closet and ensuite bath.

Custom kitchen with island and breakfast area. Tarion 7 Year Warranty. Large rear deck with barbecue hook-up.

YOUR HOST: Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

Need More Room??????

A 1,634 square foot home is under construction at 511 Coleraine Drive, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, enormous walk-in Master bedroom closet. Central air, high efficiency natural gas heat, hardwood and ceramic floors. And WOW! A 3-car insulated attached garage.

$369,900

Ask Morris Eady For Details: 613-432-1830

Morris Eady: 613-432-1830 (cell)

– Treasurer, Bonnechere Development Corporation Broker Of Record – Century 21 Eady Realty Inc.

613-432-2100/1-888-ASK-EADY 18 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, October 20, 2016

Cheryl Gallant, MP Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, is pleased to thank local municipal leaders who participated in a recent roundtable discussion to advise her of issues of importance to their municipalities as she represents community priorities in the Parliament of Canada.

As the host municipality, Mayor Hal Johnson extended greetings from Whitewater Region Township.

MP Gallant started the roundtable discussion by personally thanking the municipalities of Bonnechere Valley, Madawaska Valley, Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards, Petawawa, Laurentian Hills, Greater Madawaska, North Algona Wilberforce, Admaston-Bromley and the County of Renfrew, for passing resolutions in support of fair taxation treatment for family-run campgrounds. With over 90 campgrounds in the riding, the federal government decision to target small, predominantly family-owned campgrounds with increased taxation will cause economic hardship as well as job loss, particularly in rural areas and the adjacent communities that service the campgrounds.

MP Gallant reminded municipalities the Federal Gas Tax agreement, which was renewed by the previous Conservative government in 2015, was done so that a number of the conditions imposed by the former liberal regime were removed at the request of municipalities. Municipalities fear new conditions will be added or re-imposed on how gas tax funds are to be spent. Gallant encouraged all municipalities to inform her of any changes should or when they occur to federal gas tax distribution.

There is also an indication that the March 2016 Budget commitment to distribute unallocated infrastructure funds through the federal gas tax will not be honoured.

During the general, roundtable discussion, the following points were raised: • The federal government needs to push the province on economic development, which is not happening in our area.

• It is hard to get economic growth. We need jobs. Youth are leaving to find jobs elsewhere. They are our future.

• Individual councils lack the resources and the expertise to advance economic development.

• There are still gaps in broadband coverage, cell and internet connectivity.

• There is a crisis with critical infrastructure.

• There is a lack of funding for lifecycle costs.

• The tax basis is declining. Incomes are stagnant.

• Municipalities do not want to waste taxpayers’ dollars to make an infrastructure project shovel-ready, unless there is a firm commitment for funding.

• Smaller municipalities with fewer staff need more time when funding application deadlines are announced to meet those deadlines.

• 78 per cent of the property tax base in Renfrew County is residential. Homeowners can only absorb so many property tax increases.

• Municipalities like the way the Federal gas tax is now distributed. They do not want changes. The lottery system of funding distribution is stacked against small town and rural municipalities. Predictable funding is necessary.

Art Tree project growing throughout community Tiffany Lepack

tlepack@metroland.com

Art Trees are continuing to grow in preparation to help celebrate Canada’s 150 next year, including one tree that has a special connection to the Renfrew Mercury.

Marlene Schaly, from Calabogie, is spearheading the project to have families, schools, business and groups come together to each create their own Art Tree masterpiece.

More than 20 trees from Arnprior, Renfrew, Calabogie and Burnstown have already been completed and she hopes the initiative will soon take off nationally as well.

“It’s about who you are connected with in your community,” said Schaly.

Each completed Art Tree will be owned by its creators and proudly displayed at participating communities’ art shows during Canada’s 150th celebrations.

“The idea is everyone can share in the creativity.”

Schaly reports that Heritage Canada has just approved the use of the official 150th logo.

She has also applied for a grant to hire staff for the project because right now it is completely volunteer-run.

“It’s so ambitious to get it into every town and village across the country.”

Schaly, along with Jennifer Campbell and Polly Donnelley, created a tree in honour of former Mercury nature columnist Jim Ferguson, who died early this year.

She said they decided to make a tree for Ferguson because he made an impact in the community.

“He’s such a prominent citizen in our community and was so involved,” said Schaly. “He was a scout leader, a teacher and he was also a warm and giving person.”

On the Art Tree for Ferguson there are quotes from Mercury editor Sherry Haaima’s article after he passed away.

“For decades, Jim brought the beauty of nature into our lives through his weekly bird column, Scene from the Hawk’s Eye.

Jim was a kind, caring man with a big heart and a wonderful sense of humour.

He began writing his Mercury column in 1980 and before long people from all over the Upper Ottawa Valley were calling him for advice and with bird stories that he passed along to readers.

He was also a treasured member of the Mercury family and the beauty he shared with us every week through his column will be missed.”

There are also handmade green leaves, embossed feathers, drawings of birds and owls and words and phrases that depict his attributes, accomplishments and interests that were taken from the eulogy his son Cory wrote.

“This was really a perfect opportunity to do a tribute for someone who has had a major impact on our community,” said Schaly.

The Ferguson tree will be on display at Opeongo High School and some of the other trees will be on display at the White Lake Women’s Institute hall on Saturdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until July 2017, so people can view some of the completed trees.

They are also offering a workshop, the first Saturday of every month, to help people complete their Art Trees. For more information call 613-623-2776.

There are six different group themes for trees: family, schools, charities, First Nations, business, and community clubs/groups.

Some of the groups that have already completed their tree include: 3 Doors, Renfrew Legion, the Whitewater Wesleyan Church, Arnprior School of Dance, Arnprior Community Choir, Arnprior Special Olympics and a number of local schools.

The cost of a kit to create the Art Tree is $100 and it comes boxed with an archival art print of the tree, design sheet, lettering, extra art papers, instructions on art techniques and the logo.

For more information search ‘Art Tree Project’ on Facebook, visit www.arttreeproject.ca, email: arttreeproject@gmail.com or call 613433-3274.

The Jim Ferguson Art Tree, is just one of many trees sprouting up in the community before Canada’s 150th birthday next year.

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Wilke and Wark: RVH wellness and fashion night Mark your calendars, ladies.

Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) is inviting you to bring your favourite gal pals and join in for a night of fashion and fun.

Fashion expert Erica Wark will be in town on Nov. 4 to share tips and style advice, complete with live fashion models at Gem Hall in Groves Park Lodge. If you are looking for that bit of free advice that works for all shapes and sizes—you do not want to miss this event.

Wark is a nationally recognized stylist, television personality and fashion expert. Her styling aesthetic

is all about marrying unexpected pieces and inspiring others to look at fashion in new and unique ways.

With resident appearances on CTV’s The Social, The Marilyn Denis Show, Etalk and Your Morning, and a roster of celebrity and media talent, Wark is all about having fun and helping others find their true styleselves.

This event for the public will follow an exclusive presentation for local nursing professionals, as part of the RVH’s commitment to being a positive influence in caring for its staff, as a Best Practice Spotlight Or-

ganization (BPSO).

RVH’s Erin Prentice has helped to organize this special event primarily to shine a light on preventing and mitigating nurse fatigue and reenergizing all of those involved in patient care.

Over the past 36 years of nursing, Prentice knows that caring for others, and regularly dealing with loss and suffering can become overwhelming.

It also leaves her colleagues lost or compartmentalizing all they see and do in a day’s work.

“We stop taking care of ourselves and continue to put others first. This

will be an informative night for me and my co-workers, but also a very fun night out for our community,” notes Prentice.

She has arranged to have Renfrew native Lois Wilkie offer her professional advice and strategies to the medical care staff.

Wilkie has worked in healthcare since 1984 and is a strong advocate for making mental health a priority.

She is now a practising psychotherapist and individual and family counsellor.

Her approach utilizes a variety of research-based psychotherapy techniques as well as meditation, vi-

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RAINBOW RADIOTHON Sunday, October 23 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Broadcast live on Valley Heritage Radio 98.7 To call in a pledge 613-432-7299 Come out to the Valley Heritage Studio at 3009 Burnstown Road and enjoy live entertainment on the Cavanagh Stage: With House Band members Denny Welburn, Jean Cote, Wayne Young, Kyle Felaver, Kirk Warren and

Mike Cloutier. Featured Performers Ray Palmer, Betty Kennedy, Katie Skerkowski, Riley New and many others

• Hosted by Art Jamieson, Christa Pare and In-Studio Guest Hosts • Meet a Sunshine Coach Driver and enjoy a mini-tour of one of our specially equipped, accessible vehicles, qualify for our Angel Prize by pledging $100 or more to win a unique photo print by Guy Longtin with framing by Donohue Art & Frame • Add your spare change to our Kilos of Coins weigh scale • Meet staff and volunteers from Sunshine Coach, Friends of the Disabled (Renfrew) Inc. and Valley Heritage Radio • Visit our website at www.sunshinecoach.ca to make a secure online donation, or visit the VHR website at www.valleyheritageradio.ca to live stream the Radiothon.

• Help us keep the Sunshine Coach Service viable and to ensure that fares remain affordable for everyone who depends on this service every day!

PRE-PLEDGE FORM — ANNUAL REACH FOR THE RAINBOW RADIOTHON

BE A SUNSHINE COACH ANGEL

YES! Please accept the enclosed donation for the Reach for the Rainbow Radiothon, to help provide high quality transportation service for the physically challenged persons in our community.

My cheque/money order is enclosed in the amount of $......................

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Income Tax Receipts are automatically issued for donations of $10.00 or more.

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Friends of the Disabled (Renfrew) Inc., 44 Railway Ave., Renfrew, ON K7V 3B1 20 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, October 20, 2016

sualization and laughter yoga. All have shown to have an impact on the treatment of stress, anxiety, depression addictions, interpersonal and workplace conflict and chronic pain.

Both presenters have a strong connection to our community and RVH and are excited to be part of this unique evening supporting RVH and its staff.

The doors will open for the second portion of the evening, featuring Wark, at 7 p.m.

Tickets for Erica Wark are expected to sell out quickly. Contact the RVH Foundation office on the main level at RVH or call (613) 432-4851 ext. 312.

Timm thanked for service at board of health meeting Health unit congratulated on response to measles The Renfrew County and District Board of Health held its monthly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27 in Pembroke.

Mayor Janice Visneskie Moore, chair of the board expressed thanks to Marcia Timm for 11 years of dedicated service as a provincial appointee on the board of health.

Mayor Visneskie Moore welcomed Carolyn Watt, also a provincial appointee, to another three-year term.

Any members of the public who are interested in serving on the Renfrew County and District Health Unit Board of Health should contact the Public Appointments Secretariat at https://www.pas.gov.on.ca/scripts/en/appl_ how.asp.

The board congratulates the staff of the health unit on the response to the recent measles cases in the City of Ottawa and in Leeds Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit.

Renfrew County and District Health Unit (RCDHU) communicated with partners and the public about the locations and dates where people could have been exposed to measles.

There were no cases of measles in Renfrew County and District.

Almost all children in Renfrew County and District (98 percent) are fully immunized against measles.

RCDHU’s mission is to protect and to promote the health and well-being of all residents through leadership, partnership, accountability and service excellence.

Haggard tribute Oct. 21 There will be a few ‘Okies from Muskogee’ in Renfrew on Oct. 21.

There will be A Tribute to Merle Haggard Show and dance at 8 p.m. to midnight.

Cost to attend is $10.

Dennis Meilleur and Traditional Ridge will be per-

forming at the Renfrew Legion event.

Tickets are available at: Mill Music and Dahl’s Convenience.

There will be silent auction and 50/50 draws and 25 per cent of proceeds will go to Hospice Renfrew.

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ORGANIC SKIN CARE

Tunes at Taste of the Valley

Eight-year-old Dexter Sernoskie from Golden Lake was entertaining the visitors at Taste of the Valley in Cobden on Saturday, Oct. 15., right. Cheryl Jordan and Natalie Neville from the Country Cupboard in Petawawa show off a beautiful display of Christmas décor and gifts.

The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, October 20, 2016 21

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Renfrew Rotary recognizes World Polio Day Renfrew Rotary Club

What do Neil Young, Joni Mitchell and Donald Sutherland have in common? They’re all Canadians who were struck by the polio virus as children in the 1950s. Canada was finally certified polio-free in 1994, but we’re still at risk since polio still remains in the world.

Polio is a highly infectious virus that can cause irreversible paralysis in one in 200 infections within hours of infection.

Children under five are most at risk. There were severe outbreaks in Canada from 19491954, resulting in 11,000 Canadians paralyzed to some degree.

A safe injected vaccine was developed in the early 1950s by Joseph Salk, with the first major immunization programs starting in 1955.

This was replaced by Albert Sabin’s oral vaccine in 1962 due to its ease of administration and lower cost.

Rotary International got involved in 1979 when a pilot project was run to supply and deliver Polio vaccine to more than six million children in the Philippines.

Smallpox was declared eliminated in 1980, which gave hope for the possibility of eliminating a second globally devastating disease.

In 1985, Rotary International launched the PolioPlus program

to fund the first and largest private-sector support of a public health initiative. The initial pledge was for $120 million US. To date, Rotarians around the world have raised an amazing $1.5 billion, along with donating all the volunteer hours required to help immunize 2.5 billion children in 122 countries.

In 1988, the goal of the worldwide eradication of polio was declared by national governments, WHO (World Health Organization), Rotary International, and UNICEF, among others.

The number of cases of polio worldwide has dropped from 350,000 in 1988 to only 74 cases in 2015, with cases only in the war-torn border regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan. Nigeria, which was almost at the end of the three-year process of being declared polio-free, suffered two cases in August, 2016.

The challenge is that as long as a single child remains infected, children in all countries are at risk of contracting polio.

Failure to eradicate polio from these last remaining strongholds could result in as many as 200 000 new cases every year, within 10 years, all over the world. In 2013, travellers carried polio from

County to host info sessions for new trail The County of Renfrew has scheduled six open houses to engage, inform and seek input from County residents on the proposed future use of the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail (formerly known as the CP Rail Line).

There are two meetings scheduled in this area: Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Bonnechere Manor Auditorium, 470 Albert St., Renfrew Ontario and on Tuesday, Nov. 1 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at St. John Chrsysostom Knights of Columbus Hall, 285 Albert St., in Arnprior.

Renfrew County, Lanark County and the Township of Papineau-Cameron formed a partnership in 2011 and recently signed a lease and donation agreements to acquire ownership

of the 296-kilometre abandoned Canadian Pacific Rail between Smiths Falls and Mattawa. The county’s portion of the corridor runs from the Arnprior/ Ottawa border in the south to the Renfrew/Mattawa border in the North. The intent is to work with local municipalities, the public and other partners to develop the multi-use trail.

The County of Renfrew extends an invitation to the public and the media to attend the open house sessions and we would be happy to answer your questions and listen to your feedback. For more information contact us at OVRT@countyofrenfrew. on.ca.

Please note that all comments and submissions received will become part of the public record.

Nigeria to polio-free Somalia and Kenya, emphasizing the need for continued vaccination and monitoring.

A final end game push for 2019 requires $3.9 billion US globally for detection, immunization and certification requirements.

To eliminate polio, polio vaccine must continue to be administered to children worldwide.

In Canada, our children still get the polio vaccine as part of the infant vaccine for diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, and meningitis.

Rotary International continues to fund polio eradication.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation have joined us to match every $1 we raise by $2 from their foundation.

The PolioPlus program is a part of the Rotary International Foundation. In September 2016, the Charity Naviga-

tor, which independently rates charities in the U.S. for financial health and accountability, gave the Rotary Foundation a top mark of 100 out of 100 – an honour shared by only nine other international charities.

On Oct. 24, Rotarians around the world celebrate World Polio Day. Consider a donation either locally or at www.endpolio.org/ donate to finish off the fight to eliminate the second disease from the world The Rotary Club of Renfrew is one of over 35,000 Rotary clubs worldwide, numbering over 1.2 million members. It meets at noon at the Knights of Columbus hall and all are welcome to drop in. Come and meet your local Rotarians.

To find out more about Rotary, visit www.rotary.org or contact Rotarian John Wilson john@jswilsonfinancial.ca for information .

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High Times at the Heart Institute comes to Renfrew on Oct. 21 and 22 In partnership with Renfrew Victoria Hospital, Stone Fence Theatre is bringing its new fundraising musical comedy, High Times at the Heart Institute, to the Renfrew Recreation Centre on Oct. 21 and 22.

Proceeds from play attendance go directly to the hospital, so it’s a great time for a great cause, the organizers says. This fall and winter, it is touring the Valley, with the potential to raise at least $25,000 for hospitals and health care. Renfrew is the first tour stop.

The musical comedy was written by Ish Theilheimer, the company’s producer, and directed

by Chantal Elie-Sernoskie. It celebrates Canada’s health care system and takes a humorous look at the subject of aging Baby Boomers coming to terms with mortality.

“The show was inspired by my own personal experience as a patient at the Ottawa Heart Institute,” says Theilheimer. “I have been so impressed by the care and service I’ve received both at the Institute and at all the local hospitals that are tied in with it.” His was diagnosed with angina at Renfrew Victoria Hospital and referred to the Heart Institute almost exactly two years ago.

“We often hear of the positive experience patients have at RVH,” says Barbara Desilets, executive director with the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation. “We are very grateful for the care we can provide close to home and partnerships like that with the Heart Institute, bringing the best quality care for those in need. To see Ish’s experience come to life on stage is really very unique and will certainly be an enjoyable way to learn more about the experience. We are

encouraging our community to come out and support the effort.”

After Renfrew, the tour goes to , Madawaska Valley District High School in Barry’s Bay on Oct. 29, Child’s Auditorium at Mackenzie High School in Deep River on Nov. 12; Calvin United Church in Pembroke on Nov. 18 and 19, the Old Town Hall Theatre in Almonte on Nov. 26 and the Helenic Centre in Ottawa on Jan. 20 and 21. Plans are in the works, as well, for a tour stop in Arnprior in spring.

The show’s plot involve four heart patients who find themselves thrust together by their health issues. They include Bobby (John Haslam) and Wendy (Fran Pinkerton), two aging rock and rollers and exes who can’t stand each other, left-wing cynic Arthur (Peter Brown), and Tea Party American Maggie (Lesley Sneddon), whose health insurance company leaves her high and dry. Toni (Shirley Hill), a stressed-out and overworked nurse tries to cope with all their needs. In the end, Wendy uses a secret from her old hippie days to save the day. Conrad Boyce, Nigel Epps, Cathy Lyons, Elaine Neigel make up the chorus, known as “The Interns.” Derek Tollhurst plays bass, Evan Burgess plays guitar, and Theilheimer plays percussion in the show.

Tickets cost $29, including HST, with proceeds of the Renfrew show, after expenses, going to support RVH. Tickets for all shows are available from Stone Fence Theatre’s website - www.stonefence.ca or from the box office - 613-628-6600 or, toll-free, 1-866-310-1004, or from local outlets in the Renfrew area.

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‘Not simply a run’: CHEO, RBC launch running event to improve kids’ mental health Erin McCracken

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Dustin Garron tried seven times to take his own life.

His experience is part of a crisis, he said, that has struck Renfrew County, “with enough suicides in recent years that I can easily fill the first and second row of our audience.”

The struggle families are facing today are compounded by long wait times for help and lack of mentalhealth funding.

“For one mother five years ago it would be the beginning of an incredible journey,” Garron said, referring to his own mother who was called to the hospital with news that he was close to death following his seventh attempt.

It was after he was airlifted to CHEO that things finally changed.

“There, thanks to a miraculous team of nurses and doctors that young child’s life was saved that day, and a long but rewarding journey of recovery was about to begin,” said Garron, 22, who today is in fourth year at the University of Ottawa, works as a banking advisor at RBC and is a well-known youth mentalhealth advocate.

His employer, RBC, is partnering with CHEO to bring its RBC Race for Kids series to Wesley Clover Parks in Nepean on Sept. 24, 2017.

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Olympic athletes Segun Makinde, left, of Orléans, and Melissa Bishop, right, of Eganville, Ont., join Kanata South Coun. Alan Hubley, second from left, his wife Wendy, and Arnprior resident and former CHEO patient Dustin Garron at CHEO on Oct. 12.

Ottawa’s newest running event will pump much-needed dollars into mental-health supports for infants, children and teens at the children’s hospital.

“This is not simply about a run,” said Kevin Keohane, president and chief executive of the CHEO Foundation. “It’s about raising money that’s going to go into funding the programs which are so essential.”

CHEO has witnessed a 75-percent increase in “crisis visits” to its emergency department over the past

five years, and a 50-per-cent spike in outpatient clinic referrals, said Alex Munter, CHEO’s president and chief executive. Those dollars will help build an early intervention program for children up to six years old that is being designed to foster healthy relationships between kids and their parents, said CHEO’s chief of psychiatry, Dr. Kathleen Pajer.

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As well, the money will target “head-to-toe” screenings, to allow the medical team to figure out of a patient who comes in for treatment of a physical ailment may also have a mental-health problem, she said.

It’s all about intervening early – long before a child or teen ever contemplates suicide.

“We’re about reducing suffering in our kids and making them strong and healthy to be the next generation

of adults to run our country,” said Pajer, who plans to take part in next year’s run along with Karen Tataryn, CHEO’s retiring operations director of mental health patient services.

Garron was actually receiving mental-health care at CHEO at the same time as Kanata South Coun.

Alan Hubley’s son Jamie.

Hubley fought back tears when he said the race announcement coincided with the fifth anniversary of the passing of his son, who died by suicide at age 15.

“The whole journey has all been about trying to make sure we can help others so they don’t have to go through this,” said Hubley. His wife Wendy was also in the audience.

Six months prior to the death of their severely bullied son, the worried parents began trying to navigate the health-care system in an effort to get Jamie the mental-health support he needed.

“We saw it as a maze. It was really hard back then,” Hubley said. “But it’s so much better today because of the support of big and small organizations.”

The RBC Race for the Kids, which will become an annual event in Ottawa, will feature timed 10- and five-kilometre closed-course runs, as well as an untimed five-kilometre family run. Registration will open on May 1, 2017.

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Countrymen in the Hall of Fame

The Countrymen were inducted into the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame on Sept.

25 at Centrepointe Theatre in Ottawa, Bob Johnston Guy Jamieson, Dave Debenham and Darrel Mooney at the event. Top right: founding member Bob Johnston chats with Brian Adam.

And on hand for the ceremony are Dennis Harrington and Jim Long, at right.

It will be a toe tapping good time in Horton this weekend with two events scheduled for the Horton Community Centre, 1005 Castleford Rd. On Oct. 20 is the Blue Grass night featuring the Northern Sons and the Spinney Brothers.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

The canteen and bar will be open and show starts at 7 p.m.

Tickets are available at the community centre or township office for $20.

All proceeds go to the Horton Community expansion.

On Friday, Oct. 21 is the Country Dance featuring Guy Jamieson and Upper Valley Country.

The dance starts at 8 p.m. and runs until midnight.

Tickets are $10 each.

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Renfrew Curling Club celebrates completion of renovations Tiffany Lepack

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The renovations at the Renfrew Curling Club are a sweeping success.

A special ceremony was held on Oct. 12 to celebrate the completion of the ice pad infrastructure renovations, which included a new brine pipe system.

The major upgrade was made possible thanks to a $90,600 grant by the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF), which covered 50 per cent of the project. The club fundraised for the rest.

John Yakabuski, MPP for Renfrew-Nippissing-Pembroke, said the investment by OTF was great news for the community and there are many who will benefit from the upgrades for years to come.

Yakabuski commended Bill Neff, who prepared the application “That’s very important as the OTF have a daunting job to see what is supported and what is not,” said Yakabuski. “It was an easy one to support. Now you will see more people who are able to enjoy the club. Thank you to the OTF for recognizing how important the Renfrew Curling Club is in the community.”

Neff noted in the last four years they have updated the four main components for good ice: efficient brine distribution system, a condenser, a chiller and a compressor, and OTF helped the club with the first three.

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The Renfrew Curling Club celebrated the ice pad infrastructure renovations, made possible in part by a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, on Oct. 12 with Bill Neff, who prepared the grant application, Tom Carroll, from Mackay Manor, who wrote a letter of support for the grant, Brian Thiessen, club president, John Yakabuski, MPP for Renfrew-Nippissing-Pembroke, Don Eady, Mayor of Renfrew, and Jennifer Creeden, executive director of Community Living Renfrew County South, who also supported the application. and you have the people here as well,” said Yakabuski.

Neff started the application in the fall of 2015 and the club was informed it was approved in April of this year.

Neff thanked OTF for the grant and explained the outcome is to facilitate more people becoming active and provide infrastructure that is accessible and available for physical

activity.

“I believe we can do this but without this grant, it would not have happened,” said Neff. “I would also like to thank those organizations that in their own words provided letters of support to me for our application: the Town of Renfrew, the chamber of commerce, Mackay Manor, Community Living Renfrew County South, Special Olympics and Cala-

bogie Catholic School.”

In total there were 127 volunteers who helped on all aspects of the project with 210 volunteer hours put in.

Eight per cent were junior members and 15 per cent were non-members.

“Each one of those major contributions was essential,” said Neff.

“It’s amazing what can be done when everyone works together.”

Neff also thanked the chair of the

fundraising committee Lee Sharp, who was unable to attend, for her dedication and unwavering commitment in raising the funds necessary to proceed.

Brian Thiessen, club president, told the group of curlers who were present for the ceremony they really appreciated the contribution from OTF. “This makes it viable for a number of years to come,” said Thiessen.

Thiessen admitted this was a huge project.

“We have allowed the club to continue for years to come.”

Renfrew Mayor Don Eady recalled the first fundraising event for the renovations.

“To see it all come full course and to get it done is absolutely wonderful,” said Eady.

“The curling club is such an important part of Renfrew. When new people come to town they look at a number of things, this piece of the puzzle is most important to Renfrew.”

OTF is one of Canada’s largest granting foundations. With a budget of over $136 million, OTF awards grants to some 1,000 projects every year to build healthy and vibrant Ontario communities.

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Jesse Cobus and Nathan Vanderwater are determined to take down an Arnprior ball carrier during junior football action last week. The annual pigskin parade is this Friday, Oct. 21 at noon as RCI plays host to Almonte at 1 p.m.

It was a tough loss to stomach on Oct. 14, considering it was against age-old rivals. Quarterback Sammon Carter hands the ball off to Drew Bechamp during RCI’s 22-0 game in Arnprior. It was the first loss of the season, putting the Raiders in third place.

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Renfrew Timberwolves win first game with new coach Tiffany Lepack

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The Renfrew Timberwolves have welcomed a new head coach who ushered in his first game with a huge overtime win.

The Wolves defeated the Athens Aeros 5-4 in overtime on Friday, Oct. 14 at home.

The Timberwolves are in eighth place in the Central Canada Hockey League Tier 2 Richardson Division with a 2-11 record.

Corey Foster is the new bench boss for the Timberwolves. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team and was pumped after the win.

“It was great, I was really happy for the guys because they had been pretty frustrated,” said Foster. “It had nothing to do with me but more of those guys sticking together and focusing on what they had to do, I am really proud of the guys.”

Foster is excited to be coaching the team. Before his first game he had already attended a few practices.

“They seem to be on board for the little changes we will be making,” said Foster. “It will not happen overnight but I am looking forward to it.”

Just by what he has seen so far he knows he has some talent to work with.

“I think we have some young players with speed and some good veterans too,” said Foster. “I believe some structure in the defensive part of the game will help.”

Foster knows both ends of the game well, especially defence as he played professional hockey for 17 years in the National Hockey League, American Hockey League and overseas in Europe and Japan as a defenceman.

He was also drafted 12th overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 1998 entry draft. Last year he was the assistant coach for the Carleton Place

Canadians, who have won the Bogart and Fred Page cups for three years in a row. He was also the head coach for the Kanata Stallions for three years.

He admits the season has been hard so far.

“It’s been a tough, tough season,” said Foster. “I like to get to know the players and know how they compete. I think we have a good group of guys.”

His goal is to get the team back playing .500 hockey.

The team has also welcomed back Tim LeBlanc as their trainer.

Athens 4, Renfrew 5 OT Kurtis Keohane lead the way for the Wolves with three goals including the overtime winner less than two minutes into the extra frame.

“Kurtis played really well, even with the three goals, I was more happy with him in his defensive part of the game,” said Foster. “It was fun to watch. It was a great night.”

In regular time all four goals came in the second period for the Wolves with Corey Chaplin and Alex Paquette also getting on the score sheet.

Jacob Drover had the win in nets, making 27 saves.

Winchester 7 Renfrew 1 On Sunday, Oct. 16 the Wolves lost to the Hawks 7-1 in Winchester.

Connor Fulton had the only goal for Renfrew early in the first, assisted by Isaac Perreault and Keohane.

“We just ran into a shortage of players. A lot of guys couldn’t make it so we were short on defence. One of our bad habits we might have is pressing too much if we are down and we gave up too many opportunities at that point. For two thirds of the game we played pretty good.”

Drover was in net making 43 saves.

The next game for the Wolves is Friday, Oct. 21 when they host the Ottawa Canadians at 8 p.m. at MaTe-Way. They travel to Richmond on Sunday to face the Royals.

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Above, from left, Canadian Football League star and author Frank Cosentino, National Collegiate Athletics Association hockey star and author Tom Earle and National Hockey League veteran and author Luke Murphy greeted museum visitors and signed copies of their books. The special event included a hockey-themed treasure hunt. The museum committee is looking at securing speakers for an upcoming dinner event. Also upcoming in November is a cross promotion with Finnigan’s restaurant where museum visitors will receive a coupon for half-price appetizers.

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Men’s hockey league action continued at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre in recent weeks.

On Sunday, Sept. 25, Valley Automation beat Milowen 6-2.

For Valley Automation, Mike Newberry had three goals, Chad Mullen had two goals and Kip Mulvihill scored once. For Milowen, Corey Tyo and Patrick Dick scored.

Winning goalie Zach McIntyre had 19 saves and Steve Bowes marked the loss with 16.

On Thursday, Sept. 29, Ottawa Valley Physiotherapy (OVP) beat Renfrew Pizzaria 2-1.

Riley Hennessy had the game winner for OVP and Davine Parks also scored. Kyle Couvieau had the lone Pizzaria goal. Nathan Vandekemp was the winning netminder with 17 saves. Tyler Miller took the loss with 15 saves.

Pitt Contracting beat Cybulski’s Sheet Metal 4-3. Shawn Walters had two goals, including the winner, for Pitt’s. Mitchell Jamieson also had two Pitt goals. For Cybulski’s, Paul Simard, Denver Mullen and Chad Davis scored.

Winning goalie Riley New had 18 saves and Michel Simard marked the loss with 25.

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zaria overcame Pitt Contracting 5-3 on Sunday, Oct. 2. Kyle Couvieau had three goals for Pizzaria. Kurtis Leclaire and Andrew Green also scored. Shawn Walters, Lance Dougherty and Brandon Thompson scored the goals for Pitt’s.

Tyler Miller was the winning netminder with 19 saves and Garry Dillabough took the loss with 21 saves.

In a high-scoring game on Thursday, Oct. 6, Milowen beat OVP 7-5. Patrick Dick had three goals for Milowen, Drew McCulloch scored the game winner, Cody Lafont and Connor Bubarick had one goal and Dillon Fitzgerald scored on an empty net. For OVP, Steve Radke had two goals and Ben Harris, Chris Tabbert and Davine Parks each had a goal. Steve Bowes was the winning netminder with 20 saves and Nathan Vandekemp was the loser with 14.

Valley Automation beat Cybulski’s 4-1.

Mark Valiquette, Ryan McIntyre, Matt Box and Cheyenne Two-Axe Kohoko had the Cybulski goals.

Goalie Zach McIntyre got the win with 23 saves and Nathan Vandekemp played his second game of the night, picking up a loss with 21 saves.

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Birthplace NHA/NHL Museum welcomes unique collection Tiffany Lepack

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Hockey history is vitally important to not only the average fan but also helps bring tourists to the Town of Renfrew.

The Birthplace NHA/NHL Museum in downtown Renfrew recently added The George Kiely Library to its collection, which will please fans, tourists and historians alike.

The library was donated by Kiely, a former Renfrew resident who now lives in Pembroke, over the summer and was recently opened to the public.

Kiely recalls one of his first experiences with the game when he was 10 or 11 and his dad showed him how to make a rink and the neighbourhood boys and girls would all play together.

His next time on the ice wasn’t as easy in bantam hockey.

“I wasn’t a good skater and I had to do a snowplow to stop,” said Kiely. “The next year I wanted to play lots so I went into net.”

Kiely has been collecting hockey memorabilia since he was 14 years old.

When he was a little older he remembers playing at the RCAF Wing as a midget all-star as the backup goalie to Lawrence Anderson for the Junior B Lions.

When he moved up to junior he won the Valley Championship in 1951.

He played hocked well into his 50s and now

skates twice a week.

As to why he added to and maintained his collection for more than 70 years, he said: “I enjoy history and reading the stories about the players and the predictions by experts and then you find out it’s not right!”

And what a collection it is!

When everything was packed up for the move to Renfrew there were 70 boxes and now the library consists of 21 shelves with more than 1,000 books.

There are newspaper articles from 1890 to 2016, and more than 200 bound volumes of the Hockey News magazine.

Jim Miller, with the museum, calls it the most comprehensive library in existence.

“The important part of this library is anyone who wants to do hockey research can come here to do research,” said Miller.

Miller notes that already visitors to the museum, including youngsters, are pulling books off the shelf and reading them.

Miller says the Hockey Hall of Fame wanted the collection but Kiely wanted the collection to go to the Birthplace NHA/NHL Museum.

Philip Pritchard the curator at the Hockey Hall of Fame says it is awesome anytime someone can preserve hockey history.

TIFFANY LEPACK/METROLAND “It’s always great to get it at a museum, Jim Miller and Bill Austin, both volunteers with the Birthplace NHA/NHL Museum, hold wherever it is,” said Pritchard. “At the end of up some of the books in the new George Kiely Library at the museum. the day we are always as good as our past and we all need to preserve together.”

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RCIS Terry Fox run raises $1,529 Chloë Gibbons

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The Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School (RCIS) Terry Fox Run was held the afternoon of Friday, Sept. 30, on the fitness trail at MaTe-Way Park and Activity Centre.

The students collected pledges from members of the community up until Thursday, Oct 6.

People donated online and on pledge sheets. They had the option of sponsoring a specific student or simply donating to the Terry Fox Foundation.

The reason RCIS has a school run begins with one man, a Canadian hero named Terry Fox. He was honest, innocent, shy, determined and courageous. He was diagnosed with bone cancer when he was only 18 years old.

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Kiely said the collection was originally set to go to the Hall of Fame.

“But my heart was with Renfrew,” said Kiely, who lived in Renfrew until he was 24 years old before going to work at Atomic Energy.

Kiely says he was glad to give it to Renfrew, especially after Miller’s excitement in securing the collection for the local attraction.

“Jim’s reaction was very enthusiastic.”

The collection also includes hockey biographies, rule and record books and more.

“It’s just complete research,” said Miller.

Kiely hopes people will use it.

“I hope the interest will be there for reading and it will be a good reference library,” said Kiely.

The donation included more than 50 VHS tapes of hockey history, pictures and other memorabilia.

“I still need to catalogue all the items and there are still a few more things coming,” said Miller.

The room that now houses the library was renovated in preparation of the collection; the room was carpeted and painted.

“I think it all looks amazing,” said Miller.

Kiely plans to keep on collecting and at the end of each year he will

take more items to the Renfrew museum. People can come during museum hours to conduct research at the new reference library. The museum is now running its off-season hours, which are Thursday from 1 to 4 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The museum itself is coming off of a successful summer season, having welcomed approximately 2,000 visitors from Europe, the United States and all over Canada.

Renfrew is steeped in hockey history as the National Hockey Association (NHA) was formed on Dec. 3, 1909 and was financially backed by the O’Brien family of Renfrew, who owned four of the five original teams.

The Town of Renfrew with the support of the Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce and the NHA/NHL committee made the following proclamation on the history of the O’Brien family on June 10, 2002: “Renfrew, Ontario, Canada was the place where the Honourable M. J. O’Brien lived all of his adult life, and due to his initiative, influence, resources and the organizational skills of his son Ambrose, the National Hockey Association (19091917), later to become the National Hockey League (1917) was born.”

For more information on the museum call 343-361-055.

and dying from cancer. He was determined to help these kids.

This year was RCIS’s fifth annual Terry Fox Run. We have a school run in memory of Terry Fox and to try to accomplish great things like he did.

In the past four years we have raised $3,528. Last year we raised $945, so this year our goal was to raise over $1,000. We far surpassed this goal with a total of $1,529.

This run was made possible by the students and staff of RCIS, as well as you, the members of the community who donated. The run was organized

by Ms. Stamp’s Grade 8 class.

The run was from 12:30 until 2:30 p.m.

Students ran or walked a minimum of one lap of the fitness trail, but some students ran several.

There was a lemonade stand where students could purchase a refreshing lemonade or a delicious cookie for $1 each. Proceeds from the stand went to the Terry Fox Foundation. The

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We all know someone who’s gone through or is going through cancer.

Supporting RCIS in their school Terry Fox Run may help save your own or someone else’s loved ones.

We continue to have community and school Terry Fox Runs today because of the great things Terry Fox accomplished.

He ran 5,373 kilometres through six provinces in 143 days.

He said: “It took cancer to realize that being self-centered is not the way to live. The answer is to try and help others.”

RCIS hopes that the town of Renfrew realizes that Terry Fox’s quote is absolutely true. Being self-centered is not the way to live!

The answer is to try to help others. So thank you for your support. Together we can win the fight against cancer!

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Wasmund Family Scholarship winners fully engaged in studies The two recipients of the Wasmund Family Memorial Scholarship (WFMS) Award in 2016 are now fully engaged in their freshmen year of studies at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont. The 2016 winners are Sage Melville of Renfrew, who attended Renfrew Collegiate Institute (RCI) and Amarveer Lubana of Bancroft who attended North Hastings High School (NHHS). Congratulations to the 2016 WFMS winners.

Melville is enrolled in the Faculty of Arts and Science at Queen’s where she plans to major in kinesiology.

This selection is based on her longheld keen interest in the human body and how it works.

“My interests extend from the chemistry and biology of how humans survive to the mind and its importance in leading a healthy life.

I look forward to gaining a much better understanding of these topics and being able to apply them to the

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After completing my degree I plan to become a physiotherapist.

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injuries and keep people at their full physical potential, which will give them a greater quality of life,” said Melville.

“The WFMS Award has already made a huge impact on my time spent here at Queen’s. It will allow me to focus on the academic and social aspects of university without excessive worrying over the financial aspects. I will not have to hold an outside job during my first year at Queen’s, which in turn allows me to focus much more on my academics and getting the grades that I wish to achieve. It also allows me to become more involved in extracurricular activities, which expand my passion for playing sports and meeting a wide range of people outside my classes.

“I am grateful for the support I have received from my family, friends and the Wasmund Family Memorial Scholars Award, which has enabled me to focus on my studies at a great university that is renowned and ad-

mired around the world.”

Amarveer Lubana is enrolled in the Faculty of Arts and Science at Queen’s. He was delighted to win the WFMS Scholarship and stated that he was thrilled with his early experiences on the campus.

“My experience so far at Queen’s has been amazing. The orientation week was boisterous and tiring but the experience was unique and memorable.

It followed a student-operated program that left an incredible impression on me. The residence life at Queen’s is good and the cuisine is great.

The campus is beautiful. I am happy for being accepted at Queen’s University which has a great academic reputation,” he said.

“My objective at Queen’s is to major in life Sciences and earn a Bachelor of Science degree. After that, I would like to study Veterinary Medicine at the University of Guelph

and become a Veterinarian. I am very honoured to receive the WFMS Award. It certainly will contribute to my studies and future”.

The WFMS Scholarship was established in memory of Theodore and Esther Wasmund of Bancroft, who both possessed a deep love of the North Country, in order to create an opportunity for students from North Hastings and North Renfrew counties to attend Queen’s University, one of Canada’s top universities. Eligible high schools are NHHS, MVDHS, Opeongo and RCI. The fund is a permanent endowment and will support 12 students annually in their undergraduate training at Queen’s. Each student will receive $8,000 per year for the four years required to earn an honours degree at Queen’s. Since its inception 12 years ago 34 students have been awarded Wasmund Family Scholarships, 22 of whom have already become outstanding Queen’s graduates.

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Sometimes, what at first seems ordinary can turn out to be the most extraordinary.

Such is the life of Roy Peck, the subject of local author Rick Blanchard’s first book The Chief’s Footsteps.

The 379-page novel is at once a biographical profile of Peck and an exploration of the social and natural history of Danford Lake, Que. Blanchard, a long-time resident of Carp and former editor of the Renfrew Mercury, spent eight years penning his debut novel.

It follows the life and times of Peck, now 80 years old, who is what Blanchard calls an “interesting and locally noteworthy” character.

“His notoriety is very local,” Blanchard said of Peck.

“Everyone around knows him.”

Blanchard set out to write The Chief’s Footsteps in 2005, when he first approached Peck to be a subject expert for the novel he originally planned to write: a manual on fair chase hunting large game, particularly bears.

“Roy (Peck) is exemplar,” Blanchard said, touting the man’s expertise in many areas above and beyond fair chase hunting.

Peck spent his life becoming knowledgeable in many fields, such as shooting, hunting, construction, sports and spirituality.

While he has not been recognized officially for any of his accomplishments, Blanchard said his life and experiences are worth preserving in print.

“Some fellows told (Peck) that he should write a book,” Blanchard said. “But he’s not a writer – he’s actually a man of very few words. He thinks deeper and harder than most people before he speaks.”

So, Blanchard put to use his own experience as a writer to take down Peck’s life.

Blanchard, in addition to his stint as editor at the Renfrew Mercury, spent time reporting for local papers (including the West Carleton Review)

before moving on to become a technical writer for much of his career.

No stranger to the printed word, it was only natural for him to pen a novel in retirement.

Blanchard spent eight years, between 2005 and 2013, researching, interviewing subjects and writing his book.

He was eventually persuaded to change his course from the bearhunting manual he had originally planned to a biography of Peck himself.

It was a lot of work, done mostly as a side project, but it quickly turned into a labour of love.

“I guess you could say it was a labour of love,” Blanchard said. “A thing about writing is that you learn a lot about your subject but you also learn a lot about yourself.”

Blanchard used the platform FrisenPress to self-publish his novel at Christmas time in 2014, and has since gone on to sell about 400 copies.

His audience tends to be skewed towards the outdoorsy demographic – he sold several copies a local fishing show – but Peck’s family and friends also purchased copies.

“The audience I wanted was the younger people,” Blanchard said, explaining that he wanted to take down Peck’s local historical significance to ensure those memories were never lost.

“But I’m happy that so many people have had a positive response to it.”

The Chief’s Footsteps turned out to be a fitting tribute to Peck.

“He said what he appreciated about it was that it is the truth,” Blanchard said.

From here, Blanchard said he’s thinking about penning another novel but that it is still in the early planning stages.

“It’s been a very exhilarating experience, writing a novel,” he said. “I’d like to experience that again.”

The Chief’s Footsteps is available for order online on the FrisenPress website (frisenpress.com) or by calling Blanchard himself at 613-7954746.

Free homeopathic flu prevention clinics Oct. 26 in Renfrew, Arnprior The Heilkunst Health Clinic is offering free homeopathic (oral) ‘seasonal’ flu prevention.

The clinic is hosted by Manuela Mueller-Code, doctor of medical Heilkunst, dynamic blood counsellor.

She is also a member of the Academy of Naturopaths and Naturotherapists, A.N.N. Clinic The clinic will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Green Bean Natural

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Shattering the glass ceiling from 1970 to today The “glass ceiling” expression appeared towards the end of the 1970s and refers to the obstacles that women must surmount in order to reach the higher levels of professional hierarchies.

EQUAL WORK FOR EQUAL PAY

Even though women in the West are more highly educated and qualified than ever be-fore, we are still quite far from the principal of equal work for equal pay.

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er parts of the world.

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But we mustn’t despair.

We just have to look back at the progress made in the last decades and redouble efforts to overcome the discrimination and stereotyping in the workplace that still cast a shadow over many women.

We must stop believing that only men can embody competitiveness, ambition, charisma, combativeness, power, and authority.

We must see that women bring these qualities — and more — to the workplace in a different, equally effective way.

We should look at how the glass ceiling hinders their progress and reinforces a negative image of women.

We should also ask ourselves if the glass ceiling is maintained by choice or un-consciously, and what we can do to change those attitudes.

ASK WHY

We should ask ourselves why it is that many women end up in careers with only modest prospects and salaries, out of range of management roles and decision-making posts.

Too many companies remain insensitive to the inner conflict many working women live, especially those who are mothers and heads of single-parent families.

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creating conditions that would help women reconcile their work-family responsibilities.

Women should take heart that starting a family doesn’t necessarily mean that they have to sacrifice their other dreams.

Rallying their partners and children to the quest for equality and power-sharing is certainly the best way to change attitudes and ensure that one day the glass ceiling is shattered.

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Today’s businesswomen have bright future (MS) - There was a time when a career in business was reserved exclusively for men. But over the past few decades, women executives and entrepreneurs have fought to broaden this sphere for future female generations. To recognize the achievements of past and present-day pioneers, we devote one week each and every year to honouring businesswomen across the globe. This year, National Business Women’s Week (Oct. 16 to 22) will once again be held to celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of strong women everywhere.

Being a woman in today’s business world is still far from the norm. Despite the great strides made by women, the global business landscape still paints a rather one-sided picture.

According to the International Labour Organization, women head only 10 to 20 per cent of corporations, which proves that the future we so eagerly hoped for has yet to become a reality. Regrettably, men continue to be reluctant when it comes to being led by women. More and more young women are obtaining bachelor’s degrees in business

Over the past few decades, women executives and entrepreneurs have fought to broaden this sphere for future female generations.

administration. Additionally, there’s an abundance of inspirational stories relating the modern-day trials and tribulations of women in the world of business. These accounts offer invaluable lessons to future generations who will undoubtedly leave their own mark on the industry.

Let’s encourage these young women to develop their business sense and to carve out their own place.

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Healthy habits to combat stress (MS) - Stress has an immediate and potentially long-term effect on the human body.

Though it’s a natural response to both good and bad experiences, stress, when chronic, can produce a host of negative consequences that greatly diminish one’s quality of life.

Combatting stress can sometimes be difficult, as the causes of stress are never too far away for many adults. In its 2015 “Stress in AmericaTM: Paying With Our Health” survey, the

American Psychological Association found that money is the top cause of stress for Americans.

The survey was conducted on behalf of the APA by Harris Poll, which asked more than 3,000 participants about their issues with stress.

Sixty-four percent said money was a somewhat or very significant source of stress, and that number was even higher for parents (77 percent).

Survey respondents also noted that work is a significant source of stress.

Few adults can imagine a life that

does not include financial- or workrelated stress. But there are ways to combat stress that can benefit people’s long-term health and improve their present-day quality of life.

• Develop a support network.

Speaking about problems with trusted friends and family members can be an effective way to combat stress.

The APA study found that participants who reported having an emotional support network reported lower stress levels than those who

had no such networks to rely on.

Try to overcome any reticence you might have about speaking about your stress to a close friend or trusted relative on those days when stress seems overwhelming.

• Get more exercise. Routine exercise is another healthy way to combat stress. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, studies have shown that exercise can reduce fatigue, improve alertness and concentration and enhance overall cognitive function.

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Women became conscious of the importance of their social role during the First World War. With men away at war, it became necessary for them to take on all sorts of tasks.

Learning to find their true selves and experiencing the satisfaction of feel-

ing useful to society, it is no wonder that once the War was over, many of them refused to reintegrate their “easy” lives running a household.

Over the years, from struggle to struggle, women have learned to occupy a larger area in a world of men, to create a more egalitarian world.

Feminism is still in the midst of its forward race. Although equality may have been reached on the political and legislative levels, there is still work to be done towards consolidating equality with reality. The social

YEARS IN BUSINESS: Bev’s career in the insurance industry spans over 32 years giving her extensive experience in her role as an insurance advisor.

Years in Business: Life Coaching (1yr) RMF (23yrs)

PRODUCTS/SERVICES: Bev specializes in home, car and business insurance.

Bev’s strengths include her in depth insurance knowledge and expertise, and providing exceptional service for when clients need her most.

Products/Services: Life Coaching, fitness and personal training

FAVOURITE PART OF THE JOB: Bev loves interacting with customers and building long lasting, face-to-face relationships. Throughout her time in the insurance industry, Bev has always taken pride in her work to be the best that she can be. She acts as a trusted guide for her clients and makes sure she takes the time to understand each customer’s individual needs.

Favourite part of the jobs: Helping people feel good about themselves. Helping people know who they really are and what they are capable of.

Terri Lavoie

WHAT PRODUCT/SERVICE KEEPS PEOPLE COMING BACK FOR MORE? Bev receives a lot of positive feedback from customers who say she is a strong dependable broker who is able to work with them to find the right insurance for their needs in order to make sure what they want covered, is covered. By working with Bev, you’ll have access to industry leading insurance providers that offer excellent claims service to find insurance that works for you.

Coming back for more: Feeling good mentally and physically. Helping people realize they have all the answers to their obstacles.

RMF (Rocky Mountain Fitness) Why try: Makes you a better feeling person. Makes you 409 Stewart St. see who you really are. What you really want and why.

Renfrew, Ontario Specials/Promotions: Group deals, Business deal.

Weight Loss Challenge and Toning Challenge.

HFV - Hope Faith Victory

The real progress is in the fact that it is becoming increasingly feasible for women to make their own choices on how they wish to contribute to society.

role of women is in constant progress.

Equality is not synonymous with leveling, and the role of women does not need to be that of men. The real progress, that which deserves to endure but is often hidden behind ceremonious political speeches, is in the fact that it is becoming increasingly feasible for women to choose how they wish to contribute to society.

Although there still remain obstacles on the way, the road is open wide and directions have been given.

Bev Afelskie BrokerLink 39 Renfrew Avenue West Renfrew, ON, K7V 2Y2 613-432-8121 Ext 4000 bafelskie@brokerlink.ca

MUST TRY PRODUCT/SERVICE: At BrokerLink, we work with a variety of products offered by our insurance company providers; one of Bev’s favorite product coverages is Lifestyle Advantage™. This product provides the policyholder with options. Whether it is a total loss to their building or any personal property, it gives the policyholder the ability to choose their replacement costs as a cash settlement within their policy limit, which expedites the claim process. Talk to Bev to learn more and see if you qualify.

SPECIALS/PROMOTIONS: We have a great coffee card referral program for our existing customers who refer their friends and family to get an insurance quote. Tell your family and friends to come in and see what Bev can do for them!

We also have special group insurance discounts for employees and members of certain businesses and associations. Ask Bev about group programs you may qualify for.

Quote or Slogan: RMF - Love to Live by Being Fit, HFV - No obstacle is greater then the strength within you.

QUOTE OR SLOGAN: “Looking for better insurance? Let’s talk.”

Dedicated, Professional, Experienced

Alicia Whyte has been working for Metroland Media for just over two years now. Alicia is in the marketing and advertising department based at The Renfrew Mercury in Renfrew. She offers a service that helps brand and market your business in the direction of success. With a combination of print, flyer and digital advertising she has the tools to bring your business in front of the audience that you and your business need!

Do you think by listing your home with a large brand real estate brokerage you’ll get more exposure? When you look for real estate, where’s the first place youlook? Realtor.ca of course!

Our listings are all listed through the MLS® system and we provide YOU with the very best level of Customer Service.

Why not consider Prime Valley Realty when you’re looking for the right Realtor® to help you purchase and sell a home?

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Her favorite part of advertising is “Helping people make their business grow..great joy in seeing their success!”

Alicia Whyte

Alicia believes in providing a service that brand and markets your business and will not sell you a product that will not help you in some way. “With this in mind people come back to me for advice knowing I have their best interest at heart”

Renfrew, Ontario 613.432.3655 awhyte@metroland.com www.insideottawavalley.com

In the past few years a new door or avenue has opened for advertisers. The online world, it can be vast and never ending. Alicia is more than willing to sit with you and explain how this works and answer any questions you may have.

35 Opeongo Road Office 613-432-9123 Fax 613-432-9192

Pat Forrest

Broker of Record

Brokerage 1670 Burnstown Road, Burnstown, Direct 613-433-6569 Ontario K0J 1G0 pat@primevalleyrealty.com

Please feel free to contact Alicia with any of your advertising ideas or questions.

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Stress tips for busy women From page 46

• Don’t lean on alcohol after stressful days.

Many people respond to stressful days by consuming alcohol.

While alcohol helps some people forget a stressful day, it also produces psychological and physiological side effects that can compound the effects of the very stress drinkers are looking to relieve.

People who drink to alleviate stress may only be doing more harm with each drink, so find a way to cope with stress that has a more positive impact on both your body and mind than that produced by alcohol.

• Breathe deeply.

The American Institute of Stress notes that focused breathing is a relaxation response that stimulates the nervous system and promotes a sense of calmness.

Deep breathing can combat stress, lower blood pressure and draw your attention away from those things that are causing your stress.

Visit www.stress.org to learn about deep breathing exercises.

Stress if a fact of life for many people.

But while stress may be inevitable, it can be overcome.

Daily exercise is an effective way to combat stress.

“Listen to the Needs of Your Client”

PRODUCTS/SERVICES: As a retired practical nurse, Linda is qualified for a wide variety of procedures. Her medi spa offers medical treatments such as skin tag removal, facial spider vein removal and light therapy, as well as providing traditional spa services such as facials, pedicures and manicures

Metroland Media enjoys strengthening its connection to our local community through great reporting and stories that truly resonate. The Renfrew Mercury, Arnprior Chronicle – Guide and West Carleton Review have a rich history of being in the community and telling the stories that matter to those that live here. Through our great community newspapers and digital platforms (insideottawavalley.com and ottawacommunitynews.com) we are committed to promoting and encouraging local businesses and entrepreneurs.

We truly believe that all great things start locally!

FAVOURITE PART OF THE JOB: Helping people feel really good whether it is through an electrolysis treatment or facial or a foot care treatment, Linda wants people feeling great when they leave her salon.

Years In Business: I have been employed by Metroland Media for just over a year.

My business background is rich in promotion, sales, event organization and day to day operations in a small business setting. As the daughter of small business owners I truly understand the challenges and opportunities that business owners encounter.

Christine Jarrett Leslie Osborne

Arnprior/ West Carleton Ottawa West Marketing Consultant Sales Manager

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Favourite Part of the Job: I love learning about each of my clients’ unique businesses/ organizations; their challenges, their successes and what sets them apart from their competitors. We learn best by listening and for me, listening to what my client’s needs and wants are allows me the best insight in helping them best achieve their goals. Seeing local businesses succeed and become stronger brings me the most professional satisfaction.

Products/ Services: Metroland Media has so many ways to assist our clients.

We are here to offer creative solutions that our local clients need and want.

Through print advertising, online opportunities, flyer printing and distribution, website design and implementation I am able to assist our clients in a way that best suits them. I want my clients to “access their audience” in the most effective way.

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Linda Williams Serenity Spa & Medi Spa 354 Main St. Shawville, QC J0X 2Y0 819-647-5403 Serenity354main@gmail.com

PRODUCTS/SERVICES: We are proud to offer the freshest of foods, a butcher on site to provide cuts of meat to order.

I am fortunate to have a wonderful staff who are dedicated to our customers and providing that extra special personalized service.

323 Main St. Shawville, QC 819-647-2293 Mon02684@loblaw.ca

BUSINESS WORDS TO LIVE BY: Shop Local. Supporting our community is the biggest return for your investment.

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QUOTE OR SLOGAN: Complete care for body and soul

PRODUCTS/SERVICES: Boutique Gwendoline offers casual and special occasion attire for women who like to look good and feel great! From FDJ French Dressing for everyday wear to Joseph Ribkoff and Ursula for Mother of the Bride, we can meet the needs of women for almost every occasion. The majority of our lines are Made in Canada, and my experienced staff and I offer personalized service to each and every customer who enters our door. And because I have a well known addiction to jewelry, we have an extensive selection that will complete your look.

FAVOURITE PART OF THE JOB: I love finding new styles and clothing lines that are unique, yet will be timeless. Having customers come in and become excited about what we are offering every season, make all my efforts worthwhile. Plus, the fun we have when trying to find that perfect outfit, is the icing on the cake!

WHAT PRODUCT/SERVICE KEEPS PEOPLE COMING BACK FOR MORE? All of us try to go “above and beyond” for our customers. I hope that that is what sets us apart from other grocery stores.

MUST TRY PRODUCT/SERVICE: The President’s Choice products are always a hit. I am very proud to offer a wide selection of local products such as Coronation Hall’s jams and jellies and Shawville’s own Art Brulant roasted coffee beans. I am always looking for local products to carry in my store.

MUST TRY PRODUCT/SERVICE: Serenity provides advanced foot care to many of its clients. Caring for the feet of diabetics, seniors and anyone with severe calluses, corns and ingrown toenails. Your feet aren’t ugly; they just need a little care.

YEARS IN BUSINESS: Opening its doors on May 17, 2007, Boutique Gwendoline has been serving customers from the Ottawa Valley and beyond for 9 1/2 years.

A big celebration is coming in 2017 for the 10th Anniversary!

FAVOURITE PART OF THE JOB: I am happiest in seeing happy customers in a community that I love. The interaction with those that I work with and the valued customers in my store are definitely the hilites of my day!

Joanne Dumouchel Joanne’s Valu Mart

WHAT PRODUCT/SERVICE KEEPS PEOPLE COMING BACK FOR MORE? People keep coming back for expert service, advice and value for service. Not to mention a hairstylist that is second to none and a local girl.

Katharine Summerfield joins World Renowned Canadian Designer Simon Chang in Montreal

Katharine Hayes Summerfield Owner

BOUTIQUE GWENDOLINE 338 Main St., Shawville, QC J0X 2Y0 www.boutiquegwendoline.ca work: 819-647-2955 cell: 613-978-2594

WHAT PRODUCT/SERVICE KEEPS PEOPLE COMING BACK FOR MORE? I believe that our personalized service is what people are seeking, and that is becoming scarce these days. We want every customer to feel special and to know that we give honest advice and opinions. We’d rather not make a sale if we can’t find the “right look” for our guest. And we let our clients know that up front - AND if we don’t have it in the store, we will find it and order it for you! We want you to “Enter as a Guest and Leave as a Friend.”

MUST TRY PRODUCT/SERVICE: We have special occasions such as Customer Appreciation Day. For the working girls, we will make private appointments in the evenings or on weekends, to accommodate their busy lives. But we also offer private events such as book club evenings, girls night out, birthday celebrations, etc. where we lock the doors to the public, and have wine and cheese parties, where the girls can have the boutique to themselves, and just have a ball.

SPECIALS/PROMOTIONS: We have Anniversary Sales (every May long weekend), July clearance sales, Christmas Sales that start on Customer Appreciation Day (first Sat. in December), and always have a 4 season dress rack that have discounts from 25% - 75% off - along with regularly priced styles.

QUOTE OR SLOGAN: For Fashion, Fun, and Friendship, shop at Boutique Gwendoline!

Women TODAY

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Five good reasons to create an online company Generally speaking, women who start a business are driven by the desire to take on challenges and be fully autonomous in the decision-making process. However, the stresses of balancing work and family can be difficult to manage and may discourage some women from taking the plunge.

Did you know that many women earn lucrative incomes through Internet companies they’ve created?

Here are five reasons why starting your own business on the Web is a

good idea for women entrepreneurs.

1) When you’re a mother, working from home allows you to spend more time with your children.

2) Managing your online business enables you to have an extremely flexible schedule.

3) Your income is proportional to your efforts.

4) You could eventually make a profit on the sale of your company.

5) As you are your own boss; you can’t get laid off.

To inspire you, here are just a few examples of the kinds of online businesses that can allow women to earn substantial incomes: • Website creation • Writing (resumés, letters, etc.)

• Sales of electronic books • Virtual consulting service (advise clients based on your area of expertise) • Customized content design (ads, logos, newsletters, etc.)

• Managing online stores

The Web is a viable option for women who want to start their own business.

YEARS IN BUSINESS: 1.5 years PRODUCTS/SERVICES: We offer a wide variety of women’s clothing, jewelry and accessories Shelley Potter works in the Groups and Weddings side of Carlson Wagonlit Travel as a Sandals/Beaches Specialist.

FAVOURITE PART OF THE JOB: Everyday brings forth new ideas and opportunities for meeting new people in the community.

Her favourite part of the job is fulfilling her client’s vacation dreams by knowing her clients wants and needs to help them pick the perfect vacation.

WHAT PRODUCT/SERVICE KEEPS PEOPLE COMING BACK FOR MORE? I would say that people love our unique products and our friendly shopping environment.

Lindsay Lynch & Lisa Hogan-Laflèche

Shelley Potter

Sandals/Beaches Specialist 613-623-3142

MUST TRY PRODUCT/SERVICE: You must try on a pair of Yoga Jeans, they are absolutely flattering and very comfortable.

Jade & Laney Boutique

QUOTE OR SLOGAN: A unique shopping experience with a vintage flair

14 Elgin St. West, Arnprior ON 613-894-8350

@jadeandlaneyboutique

96 John Street, Arnprior, ON Toll Free 1-800-CARLSON spotter@bellnet.ca cwtravelarnprior.com

Carlson Wagonlit Travel is a full service travel agency with an office dog named Carlson to greet you!

Shelley has been the owner for 19 years. Her favourite destination so far has been Italy’s Tuscan Countryside.

Shelley feels that her friendly service keeps people coming back for more and gets many wedding referrals from past brides.

Don’t wait to book your bucket list trip…do it now!

Grief Recovery Wounded people hurt, healed people love

Gina Pilon

Grief Recovery Coach Pilon Family Funeral Home 50 John Street North Arnprior, Ontario K7S 2N2 Phone: 613-623-5194 www.responsiblyhealthy.ca gmpilon@responsiblyhealthy.ca www.pilonfamily.ca

Everyone at some point in their lives has suffered loss. It could be in the form of divorce, death, job, health; or even a loss of trust, safely, control or faith. Yet regardless of the type of loss we all experience Grief, which is a normal reaction to loss. However, how we react to and deal with our losses will determine how well we recover. As much as we may try to talk ourselves out of our Grief or let time try to heal it, it doesn’t work. To truly heal and recover from loss we need to complete what is incomplete and that is achieved by a series of small and correct choices made by the griever.

To recover from Grief means: • Feeling better; reclaiming your health • Owning your circumstances versus your circumstances owning you • Having fond memories without the pain of regret, remorse or guilt • Knowing that is okay to feel sad and talk about your feelings regardless of what others think • Being able to forgive yourself and others • Being able to talk about your loss in a healthy way • Acquiring new skills on how to deal with loss directly How can unresolved Grief show up in our lives: • Reduced concentration • Changed eating habits • Addictions • Roller coaster of emotional energy • Unhealthy sleeping patterns • Inability to feel joy or happiness You may or may not know that recovering or not recovering from Grief has a tremendous, sometimes life-threatening impact on our overall health and sense of well being. It not only affects our lives but impacts those we love as well. We may be trying to become healthier physically yet find our results are slow or fleeting. This is why it is so important to deal with our unresolved grief if we are going to succeed in our overall emotional and physical health goals.

As a Grief Recovery Specialist Gina can offer guidance, support and a safe environment to explore your grief and take you through the steps to recovery.

Contact me today to embark on your personal journey to health and recovery.

Gina Pilon, Grief Recovery Coach

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Be Strong. Be Confident. Be You. SALUTING SMALL BUSINESSES & BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS

Women with business in their blood (MS) - Who are the women running companies and small enterprises?

What drives them and makes them successful?

Some women seem to have it in their blood; it is as though they were born to be businesspeople.

Generally, these women are gogetters.

They are driven and they love taking charge. Without trying to stubbornly impose their point of view, they enjoy the art of persuasive argument and getting others to share in

OIL PAINTING WITH MARG LAMENDEAU The Art of Marg Lamendeau 64 Carss St. Arnprior Ont. K7S 2H1 613-623-6936 lamendeaumarg7@gmail.com www.marglamendeau.com

their vision of the world. These women are driven by their self-confidence and their belief in their skills.

Women who choose to go into business appear to share a number of common motives. Firstly, they share a desire to reach their potential without constraints and to let their creativity run free. Business women often choose to go out on their own because of their frustrations with the limitations of the business world or typical work environments.

Secondly, time management is another common motivation.

Managing your own schedule allows you to invest your energy in the right places and at the right times.

Being financially independent also fuels women to create their own businesses.

Being business owners means being able to reap every dollar generated by their determined efforts.

To be a business woman — a good business woman — involves conviction. Yes, you need to have business in your blood, but above all, you need to truly believe in your skills A businesswoman’s success is directly related to her determination and in your business. and drive.

YEARS IN BUSINESS: 10 SERVICES: I am a professional artist and teacher offering 5 classes per week in oil painting. I work one on one with each individual, sharing tips and techniques on how to achieve realistic effects with colour, form and texture with a variety of subject matter. Students work at their own pace in a very relaxing, comfortable atmosphere. I have students at all levels from beginners to more advanced.

Some students have been with me for the full ten years! Classes are kept small to allow for more time with the teacher.

FAVOURITE PART OF THE JOB: Interacting with the men and women and teens in each class. There is a lot of laughter and fun times. To see all the artwork come to life is a real joy!

WHAT KEEPS PEOPLE COMING BACK: People find the classes to be therapeutic, entertaining and instructive. (some will tell you it’s my coffee! best in the valley) CLASS TIMES: You can choose from Tues; Wed; Thurs; evenings or Wed; Thurs. afternoons COST: Classes are $30 for 3 hours of instruction.

Beginners use Marg’s brushes and paints

“There ain’t nothin we can’t fix” (referring to a messed up painting) Please call Marg for more information, and give your creative side a try.

LET ME HELP YOU FIND YOUR FOREVER HOME Many of you will recognize Crystal’s positive personality from her many years of serving you at The Prior Sports Bar & Family Restaurant.

CRYSTAL MOORE Sales Representative

For all your real estate needs, Call Crystal VALLEY WIDE REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE 613-315-9182, Office: 613-623-7303 613-623-7303 Cell: 613-315-9182 crystal-moore@coldwellbanker.com www.coldwellbankervalleywide.ca

“Let my 25+ years of Real Estate experience work for you!”

Liz Kargus has been selling Real Estate in the Ottawa Valley area since 1991. She successfully owned and operated her own franchise Min Com Kargus Real Estate Inc. for 17 years before deciding to join the sales team at Coldwell Banker Valley Wide Real Estate.

Liz Kargus Broker

Liz is a local resident born and raised in Arnprior. Proud Mother of four amazing Daughters, and Grandmother to fantastic Grandchildren ranging in ages from 8 to 18. Her loyal supportive husband and unlicensed assistant Bill Lairar is well known and respected by all who know him and enjoys working with her in many aspects of the business.

Thinking of Buying or Selling? Looking for a LOCAL agent?

VALLEY WIDE REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE

Liz invites all past, present and future clients to contact her to discuss their next move in Real Estate or just to have a coffee and chat: 613-623-7834 or 613-229-7834 lizkargus@gmail.com

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Crystal is a lifelong resident of Arnprior where she resides with her husband and two children.

Crystal is a committed volunteer with youth basketball with the Arnprior basketball Club.

Joanne Clifford with daughters Michelle Clifford (left) & Julie Clifford-Burns (right).

Featuring Mount Pakenham mascot: Pokey the Polar Bear.

Mount Pakenham 577 Ski Hill Rd, Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0 613-624-5290 | www.mountpakenham.com Facebook.com/MountPakenham Instagram.com/mountpakenham

YEARS IN BUSINESS: 48 Years (est. 1968). John Clifford bought into Mount Pakenham in 1978, with full ownership by 1986. Joanne Clifford (daughter to John) purchased it and has been President and GM since 1994.

PRODUCTS/SERVICES: SKIING & SNOWBOARDING - Open DAILY in the winter 7 days/week with NIGHT SKIING offered Tues-Sat. Snowtubing open Daily on Weekends. Organized group outings for schools and clubs (skiing, snowboarding, tubing & snowshoe adventure). LESSONS for ALL ages and abilities, rental equipment, x-country ski trails, cafeteria & bar.

FAVOURITE PART OF THE JOB: We love our local community!! We take a lot of pride in our jobs, and our staff (a.k.a the “Paken-phamily”) do their absolute best to go above and beyond. We take all guest feedback personally and appreciate the amazing responses we get when we work to improve all aspects of the resort. Every year we invest back into Mount Pakenham (over $2.8 million this year) and into the community through local charities and events - donating over $10 000 of products/services in 2015/16. We are excited to share our NEW QUAD CHAIRLIFT, and work with a complete Snowmaking System & Reservation System overhaul for 2016/17!

WHAT PRODUCT/SERVICE KEEPS PEOPLE COMING BACK FOR MORE? Night skiing. For busy families (especially in the west end of Ottawa and the Valley), it seems night skiing is the most convenient and affordable way to get on the slopes. We have a 2-for-1 promotion every Tuesday and Saturday 4pm-10pm which turns a night pass from $23 a person to $11.50. Bonus: no lift lines and the spotlights on the hill can make it quite the magical winter experience!

MUST TRY PRODUCT/SERVICE: Our Snow School Lessons. We offer such a range of lessons that there is literally something for every winter adventurer!

We have affordable multi-week programs running on weekdays, weeknights, & weekends (even every-other-weekend) for all ages and abilities - ski or snowboard. We also offer private lessons, and our most popular package - the “Discover” lesson. DISCOVER SKIING or SNOWBOARDING is offered daily and includes a 1-hr *beginner* group lesson, lift ticket & rental equipment for only $49+HST. SPECIALS/PROMOTIONS: Mondays: $25 Lift Tickets 9am-4pm Tuesdays: 2-FOR-1 Lift Tickets ALL DAY/NIGHT 9am-10pm Saturday Nights: 2-FOR-1 Lift Tickets and Rentals 4pm-10pm “2 can ski for $23” QUOTE OR SLOGAN: “It All Starts Here!” :)

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Take a cue from successful women Women had another successful year in 2015. According to the Fortune 500 list, 2015 tied the record set for the highest number of female CEOs in America’s largest companies by revenue. Twenty-four women, including Mary Barra of General Motors, Meg Whitman of HewlettPackard and Ginny Rometty of IBM, made the list.

Although women make up 45 percent of the labor force and only 5 percent head Fortune 500 companies, women are making greater strides than ever before. For exam-

ple, in 1998, just one woman led a Fortune 500 company, according to Pew Research Center.

Certain traits could help propel successful women to the top. Here’s a look at some of the ways female professionals can overcome professional hurdles and make their mark.

• Be passionate about what you do. Women who maintain passion about their careers are more likely to overcome any challenges and stand out in the workplace. If your profession is not stoking any passion, explore alternate career opportunities.

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• Recognize your strengths. Today’s professionals are less likely than their predecessors to stick with one company or line of work for their entire working lives. But just because you change jobs or career paths does not mean your past experience is useless. Successful women know what they do best, whether it’s public speaking, writing or making sales pitches. Apply those strengths when looking for a new job or career.

• Know when to ask for help. Even the most accomplished women have limitations. Asking for help when

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you need it can help you overcome those limitations. To be good at what you do, you first have to learn from others. Sometimes the smartest way to overcome an obstacle is having several hands on deck to provide a boost. Thinking that the work is better left to you alone could be a mistake. Enlist help when you need it and never hesitate to ask for another perspective.

• Make time for exercise. A sluggish body can make for a sluggish mind. Successful people need to be sharp, and exercise can help them

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DONNA NYCH

Broker Coldwell Banker Valley Wide Real Estate, Brokerage 613-623-7303 • donna-nych@coldwellbanker.ca www.coldwellbankervalleywide.ca SPECIALIZING IN: • First Time Buyers • New Homes • Farm & Ranch • Relocation

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Broker 613-623-9222 • cherylrichardson@coldwellbanker.ca Coldwell Banker Valley Wide Real Estate, Brokerage www.coldwellbankervalleywide.ca

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maintain their mental focus. According to John J. Ratey, Ph.D., a clinical associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, muscles send hormones rushing to the brain where they mix with a substance called brain-derived neurotrophic factor, or BDNF. BDNF plays a role in brain cell growth and learning.

Without it, brains can’t absorb new information or grow and learn.

Exercise also helps relieve stress, which can make resolutions easier to see and make tasks less overwhelming.

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Broker A.S.A. Coldwell Banker Valley Wide Real Estate, Brokerage donna-defalco@coldwellbanker.ca

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Be safe, healthy and happy in the workplace while pregnant Congratulations, you are pregnant.

The next several months are certain to include many changes as you prepare for the arrival of your child.

Whether you have been pregnant before or are about to become a mom for the first time, each experience is unique.

And while dealing with the unexpected is part of being pregnant, pregnant women should expect their employers to treat them fairly as they continue to work.

Sandee Rosien

Sandee’s Country Kitchen

187 Wilfred Cres. Arnprior 613.623.8958 613.816.4061 www.sandeescountrykitchen.com

The first thing pregnant working women should know is that they have the right to work while pregnant.

In the United States, it has been illegal to discriminate against pregnant women in the workplace since 1978, when the Pregnancy Discrimination Act was passed.

Canadian women also have similar rights under the Canadian Human Rights Act. But in spite of those laws, some employers may be less receptive to their female employees’ pregnan-

cies, with some insisting they harbor good intentions, such as the woman’s safety.

Businesses cannot fire employees for being pregnant, and many courts have ruled that decisions about the safety of the woman and fetus are up to the employee and her doctor, not her boss.

On the same token, a company cannot refuse to hire a person simply because she’s pregnant.

While pregnancy is a natural occurrence and one female bodies can

accommodate, in some instances, work requirements may threaten the safety or the health of the fetus.

Therefore, employers are under a duty to accommodate female workers who may need to modify their duties due to their pregnancies.

This can be a collaborative discussion, with both the employer and employee coming to a solution that works best for them.

It is the employer’s responsibility to accommodate pregnant employees by removing barriers that may

YEARS IN BUSINESS: 29 years

Sandee Rosien opened Sandee’s Country Kitchen in 2013 offering scratch made frozen meals for seniors and catering. All of her masterpieces are made in her commercial kitchen which is located in her home.

FAVOURITE PART OF THE JOB: Seeing the joy on a dancers face when they learn a new step or move. As a teacher you encourage a dancer to work hard to improve and learn to love the art of dance.

She has an extensive frozen menu which includes comfort food favorites such as Chicken Pot Pie, Roast Beef, Meatloaf, Shepherd’s Pie, Tourtière, Baked Beans and many more. Homemade soups are also available throughout the winter.

Sandee’s Country Kitchen also offers catering for Weddings, Showers and Birthdays. Buffets, sandwich trays, desserts, Sandee does it all. Even the bread is homemade.

To place a frozen meal order or to inquire about catering please call today, or email at: orders@sandeescountrykitchen.com

PRODUCTS/SERVICES: Dance, Gymnastics & Acrobatics instruction toddlers to adult. Monica Lyon is a certified Dance, Gymnastics, Trampoline & Acrobatics instructor.

Monica Lyon Arnprior School of Dance

MUST TRY PRODUCT/SERVICE: Our new Toddler drop in play time program on Friday mornings 11:00-12:00. We set up the gymnastics equipment, have obstacle courses, the foam pit and the air trampoline. They are definitely ready for a nap after an hour of play.

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Starting Saturday, November 5th & Thursday, November 10th Studio: 44 MacDonald St. N • 20 week Creative Dance beginner Ballet classes for ages (side entrance) 3, 4 & 5 (Saturday) 613-623-5938 • 20 week mini gymnastics/acrobatics class 9:00-9:45 for www.arnpriorschoolofdance.com ages 3-5 (Saturday) monica@arnpriorschoolofdance.com • 20 week mini gymnastics/acrobatics class 6:15-7:00 for ages 6-8 (Thursday) Email the Director Monica Lyon for registration information. monica@arnpriorschoolofdance.com

Local family run business for over 34 years.

WHAT IS NEW: We are now located at 74 River Road, Arnprior. Our new larger facility gives us the opportunity to display our wide variety of products and services available and comfortably house all of our equipment for onsite processing.

PRODUCTS/SERVICES: Wendy brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise with her personal insurance expertise to the Arnprior Branch. Although, Wendy’s main focus is personal insurance, she is capable of assisting our commercial clients ensuring to always deliver an exceptional customer experience.

FAVOURITE PART OF THE JOB: Wendy’s favorite part of the job is interacting with people and developing a relationship with clients. She enjoys listening to client needs and getting to know them. Wendy prides herself on her ability to clearly discuss the best insurance options with clients so they understand what their policy includes. As an insurance broker, she is her client’s advocate when interacting with the insurance company and always has her client’s best interests in mind.

BrokerLink

86 Daniel Street South, Arnprior, Ontario K7S 2L7 613-623-7287 Ext 4100 wdorion@brokerlink.ca

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QUALITY COMFORT FOOD. MADE FROM SCRATCH!

YEARS IN BUSINESS: Wendy in no stranger to the Ottawa Valley area, she was born and raised in Calabogie and moved to Ottawa in 1983 to start her career at an insurance company. She moved back to the Ottawa Valley and has been an insurance broker in Arnprior ever since 1990. Wendy brings her 34 years of insurance expertise to BrokerLink’s Arnprior branch and has many satisfied clients consulting her advice.

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limit those employees’ ability to do their jobs. Each instance should be looked at individually.

Under the Family and Medical Leave Act, women in the United States are entitled to 12 weeks maternity leave.

Women can choose to use a portion of that maternity leave even before their children are born if physical limitations are making it challenging for them to continue working.

WHAT PRODUCT/SERVICE KEEPS PEOPLE COMING BACK FOR MORE? The most consistent feedback Wendy receives from clients is that she provides exceptional service and is a great problem solver. Wendy puts her heart into her job and will go the extra mile to ensure that everything is in place quickly whether you have bought a car, purchased your first home, or have a cottage, boat or ATV for seasonal use. Wendy has a trusted relationship with clients so they do not need to worry; this is because she always treats them with respect and does her best to provide them with an exceptional client experience!

PRODUCTS/SERVICES: We offer a wide variety of services to suit the needs of every individual, KAREN-ANN GILKS organization & service club. We do Embroidery, GILKS SIGNS & TROPHIES Screen Printing, Signage, Laser Engraving, Proudly serving the Ottawa Valley since 1982 Promotional Products, Team Uniforms & Jackets.

Do you have something custom you want done?

We would be happy to help you out.

WHAT KEEPS PEOPLE COMING BACK FOR MORE: We offer great customer service and reliable products in an efficient time frame. All our embroidery, screen printing, engraving is all done on site to ensure quality and service.

MUST TRY PRODUCT/SERVICE: Ask Wendy about our myDriving discount where you automatically save 5% on your car insurance and can save up to 25% on your next renewal. Call to see if you qualify!

SPECIALS/PROMOTIONS: We have a great coffee card referral program for our existing customers who refer their friends and family to get an insurance quote.

Tell your family and friends to come in and see what Wendy can do for them!

QUOTE OR SLOGAN: “Better insurance starts with a conversation”

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COME AND SEE OUR NEW LOCATION, 74 River Road, Arnprior

COMING SOON: SPECIAL COMMEMORATIVE CANADA 150th MERCHANDISE

Women TODAY

Be Strong. Be Confident. Be You. SALUTING SMALL BUSINESSES & BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS

Safety at work when pregnant Women should put their health and the safety of their unborn children ahead of their responsibilities at work. In addition, women should not hesitate to speak with their employers about their comfort levels while pregnant. If an issue arises, speak with your boss, who deserves the benefit of the doubt.

In some instances, breastfeeding also is protected by law at job sites or at the office. It is best for women to familiarize themselves with breastfeeding policies ahead of time so they can make the proper accommoda-

tions.

Pregnant women should discuss with their doctors which work activities are permissable and which should be avoided at particular times in the pregnancy. Every effort should be made to avoid toxic substances, and pregnant women should not lift heavy items or engage in any potentially risky physical activity. For more information about workplace rights, visit the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission at www.eeoc. gov or the Canadian Human Rights Commission at www.chrc-ccdp.ca.

Know your rights when you are pregnant at work

YEARS IN BUSINESS: Over a decade of teaching experience and over 3 decades of performance experience!

Chef Cari Lynn Reid has been working at Sand Point Golf Course home of the Greenside Tavern for 2 seasons now.

Cari comes from a decorated past of culinary experience starting at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel as an apprentice and continuing on in hotels, restaurants, catering as well finishing her career path in Vancouver as a Culinary Instructor. Cari prides herself on the team that she surrounds herself with and at the Greenside Tavern, the kitchen happens to be all females.

PRODUCTS/SERVICES: Contemporary Vocal and Songwriting Lessons FAVOURITE PART OF THE JOB: Seeing EVERY student discover their true voice and have the ability to create and sing music without reservation.

Danah-Lee Krieger

More Than a Song Studios

WHAT PRODUCT/SERVICE KEEPS PEOPLE COMING BACK FOR MORE? My students unlock their deepest capacities and discover their true voice, all while singing their favorite songs with potency, strength and confidence.

This technique is unique to contemporary singing, and students get a CURRENT and MODERN SOUND from their voice.

MUST TRY PRODUCT/SERVICE: Private one on one vocal lessons

Emily Waterston is an example of one of the great women Cari has on her team. Emily cooks with passion and has a world of talent to help Cari to create fresh food made from scratch daily. The kitchen at the Greenside Tavern loves to support local farmers and is going to be launching a new menu that Cari and her team say will be the freshest yet for April 2017.

Call Cari and her team to plan your next party. The Greenside Tavern is taking reservations for their Signature Holiday Menu for private and non-private parties, and if you have a large group the banquet hall can be rented for any event you have planned.

SPGC is learning new things every day to work towards happy customers having fun. Make sure to call for details about SPGC upcoming Wine Lover’s Dinner on Oct. 29th as well the comedy series happening November 18th with Casey Corbin and Nigel Grinstein & December 17th with Casey Corbin and Mike MacDonald.

Cari Lynn Reid Certified Chef de Cuisine | Executive Chef Food & Banquet Manager

SPECIALS/PROMOTIONS: ON UNTIL October 31 - 15% OFF ALL VOICE LESSON PACKAGES!!

Braeside, Ontario morethanasongstudios.com QUOTE OR SLOGAN: (613) 698-7713

Have a Good Time

“Start developing your unique sound and song NOW!”

PRODUCTS/SERVICES: Registered Massage Therapy including Swedish, deep tissue, fascial release, Craniosacral treatment, lymphatic drainage, pregnancy massage & relaxation. I am also trained in Reiki energy work.

Braeside Home Furnishings has been serving customers in and around the Ottawa Valley for more than 55 years.

Providing high quality Canadian made furniture and bedding for every room in the home.

Braeside Home Furnishings prides themselves on assisting their clients with color and style selection, ensuring their choice suits their space, while providing the resources in store to do so. Delivery and set-up continues to be free in the Ottawa Valley.

YEARS IN BUSINESS: 4 FAVOURITE PART OF THE JOB: I most enjoy the opportunity to treat new clients who have never tried massage therapy before. It’s an opportunity to introduce people to the many benefits of massage therapy. I find that new clients can often be unclear about what we do and the many ways that we will personalize treatments to their very specific healing needs.

The most rewarding moment? When they come out of that room with that amazed look on their face, exclaiming at how much their pain is reduced. That’s the payoff for me.

The business was started and run by the Perreault family for 50 of these years.

Cathy has been part of this family for more than 25 years. The first 10 as an employee, the next 10 as a 50/50 partner and the last 5 years as the proud sole owner of the family business she has come to love so much.

Amy & Cathy

BRAESIDE HOME FURNISHINGS 852 River Rd. Braeside, ON K0A 1G0 613-623-4859 Braesidehomefurnishings.com Facebook.com/BraesideHomeFurnishings

Cathy’s daughter, Amy, joined the business in about 2004. Within the last 12 years Amy has become skilled in all aspects of the furniture retail trade.

Amy’s partner, Kyle, joined the team this year and runs the service/ warehouse department, keeping this a truly family run business.

Braeside Home Furnishings thanks all its customers for its continued loyalty and support, and values each and every one of their customers past and present. Cathy and Amy look forward to serving new and returning customers for many years to come.

cari.reid@sandpointgolfcourse.ca 613-623-3234 ex 2 38 Golf Club Rd, Braeside ON, K0A 1G0

Robyn Lamont

WHAT KEEPS PEOPLE COMING BACK FOR MORE? Personalized treatment, including postural education Robyn Lamont Massage Therapy & exercises that can change pain and injury patterns for the better.

952 River Road, Braeside, K0A 1G0 QUOTE OR SLOGAN: “Relief from: injury: acute & chronic, 613-301-5641 headaches, TMJ, postural imbalance, repetitive strain injuries, FB Page: @RobynLamontMassageTherapy sports & work related strain, reduced range of motion, and Mail.robynlamont@gmail.com much more.”

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LOOK ONLINE @ insideottawavalley.com Email: adrienne.barr@metroland.com Renfrew Office: 613-432-3655 1-800-884-9195 ANNIVERSARY

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HAPPY 65th ANNIVERSARY HAROLD AND MARGARET HIGGINSON (October 20, 1951)

Ambrose & Theresa Afelskie Happy 60th Wedding Anniversary!

October 20, 2016 Much love from all your family

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HAPPY 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Garnet & Alice Wilkes Married October 22, 1966 With love from your family

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50th ANNIVERSARY Bert and Joan Miller Saturday October 29, 2016 Drop in 2 p.m.–5 p.m.

Roundel Lounge (RCAF Wing) 164 Argyle St., Renfrew Best Wishes only please

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Please come celebrate Bud Ingram’s 80th Birthday Sat, Oct 29, 2016 First Baptist Church / Fellowship Hall 279 Alicia St, Arnprior Drop by between 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm May your good wishes be your only gift to Bud

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MCKEDDIE – DUBOIS – Sara and David welcomed with love the early and safe arrival of their first child. David James Michael Dubois was born on May 29, 2016 at the Ottawa General Hospital weighing 6 lbs, 7 oz. Proud grandparents are Randy and Karen McKeddie and Mike and Mary Ann Dubois. “Little David” is also the 11th great grandchild for Lois McKeddie.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES 1st ...........................Paper 2nd ....................... Cotton 3rd .......................Leather 4th ......................... Books 5th ......................... Wood 6th .................Candy, Iron 7th ............. Copper, Wool 8th .......... Bronze, Pottery 9th .......... Pottery, Willow 10th ......... Tin, Aluminum 11th .........................Steel 12th .................Linen, Silk 13th ..........................Lace

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MERVYN TRIPP who will be 98 years young on October 23, 2016.

An amazing family man, community leader, sports aficionado and all round great guy, who still remembers more than some of us will ever even know.

With love and great affection, from your family.

BELANGER Jarret Belanger and Andrea Nacey of Whistler B.C. proudly announce their daughter’s birth on August 13, 2016. Royal Onyx Nacey Belanger was welcomed by family and her furry friend “Star Blaster”. Grandparents Barry and Lorraine Belanger treasured the cuddles and future skypes. Great-Grandma Doris will meet Royal next summer.

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MCNEVIN, GERALDINE ELIZABETH The family of Geraldine McNevin, who passed away on September 18, 2016, wish to extend heartfelt thanks to family and friends for your kindness, generosity and loving support in our time of sorrow. For flowers, prayers, cards, phone calls, food, visits and memorial donations we offer our sincere appreciation.

To the Renfrew County Paramedic Service, Dr. Strader and the staff of Renfrew Victoria Hospital Emergency as well as the University of Ottawa Heart Institute we extend our gratitude, not only for your skill but for your kind and compassionate care. Special thanks to Rev. Brian and Rev. Allison Sharpe for your comforting presence and spiritual guidance and to Dustin Zohr and the staff of Anderson Funeral Home for your expertise and professionalism.

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THANK YOU Ryan and his family wish to extend a very sincere thank you to each and every one who contributed in ANY way to the benefit dance held on Sept 24. It was an overwhelming success and appreciated more than you could imagine. Cancer is a very traumatic experience in many ways, but your generosity has certainly eased the financial stress. Again, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart, God Bless!

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November 18, 2016 at Noon 3 Pets

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$27.50 $36.75 $50.25 $59.75 HST included. Payable in advance, please.

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Mail / In Person 35 Opeongo Rd Renfrew ON, K7V 2T2 Email Adrienne Barr 613-432-3655 adrienne.barr@metroland.com

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Pictures will appear November 24, 2016 in the Arnprior ChronicleGuide and Renfrew Mercury.

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HOBBS, Leslie Minard – Suddenly on October 7, 2016 at the age of 68 years. Loving father of Pamela (David) and Adam (Amy). Predeceased by parents Minard and Gladys (Rooney) Hobbs.

Survived by sister Vivian (Jack Stevens), nephew Trevor (Anne), niece Trudy (Mark) and great nieces Amanda and Chelsea. He will be greatly missed by many family and friends who knew him. Private funeral will be held.

Donations in Les’ memory to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. www.hayesfuneralhome.ca

Peacefully at Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew on Monday October 10, 2016 at the age of 97.

Predeceased by her husband James. Loving Mother of Edward (late Margaret nee Decareau).

Anastasia was the last living child of the late Michael Mulvihill and Catherine Maloney. She was predeceased by her two brothers and three sisters.

Special Friend of Meryl Martin. Visitation will be held at the Goulet Funeral Home, 310 Argyle St, S Renfrew on Wednesday October 12th from 6-9 pm and on Thursday from 9am until 10:15 am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Mount St. Patrick on Thursday at 11:00 am. Interment Holywell Cemetery. Donations in Anastasia’s memory may be made to Bonnechere Manor Foundation, St. Patrick’s Church or Our Lady of Fatima Church.

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

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Peacefully at Bonnechere Manor on Friday, October 14, 2016. Eleanor “Betty” in her 93rd year. Wife of the late Ross Ellis. Loving mom of Larry (Gail), Jewel (late Jim Brady), Brenda (Brent) Belanger and Beth Ellis. Much loved nanny to 7 grandchildren and 9 greatgrandchildren. At Betty’s request, there will be no visitation. Private Cremation. Donations to Bonnechere Manor would be gratefully appreciated in her memory.

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

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THANK YOU I would like to say a BIG thank you to all who attended my 75th Birthday Party. Thank you to those who brought cards and gifts and to those who travelled great distances to celebrate with me. (Some guests came as far as Napanee).

I would also like to thank my family and my friends who helped decorate, make food, and serve the food. Thank you to the band, Douglas Connection, for the great music.

Sincerely, Billy McLellan

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(Retired Gillies Bros. Lumber Co.) Peacefully at the Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew on Tuesday morning, October 11th, 2016; Rosario Joseph Beauregard of Arnprior passed away at the age of 93.

Beloved husband of the late Helen (nee Gauthier). Dearly loved “Dad” of Lilliane McEwen (Wendell); Vivian Menard (Daniel); Matt Beauregard (Gertrude); Hilaire Beauregard (Suzanne Roussell) and Omer Beauregard. Predeceased by 2 daughters, Pierrette Barr (George) and Tasha Renaud (Leo) as well as 2 sons: Romeo Beauregard (Gloria) and Hector Beauregard. Cherished and proud “Grandpa” of Ernie Beauregard, Alyn and Sudesh McEwen, Kristine MenardBlohm, Darlene Menard-Freamo, Shelley Roesner, Stephanie Colbert and Jayson Beauregard, Natalie Roussell, Mark Roussell, Jonathon Beauregard, Erin and Cathy Beauregard, Andy and Julie Beauregard. Also survived by 22 great-grandchildren and 3 greatgreat-grandchildren. Predeceased by 2 brothers: Philias and Généreux as well as 4 sisters: Gilberte, Irene, Yvonne and Thérèse. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Family and friends were invited to pay their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday morning from 10 until 10:45 a.m. A Service to honour and remember Rosario was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Saturday morning at 11 o’clock.

Interment Malloch Road Cemetery. In memory of Rosario, please consider a donation to your favorite charity.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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In her 90th year, Dorcas peacefully passed away with her loving family by her side, on October 13, 2016 at The Grove Nursing Home in Arnprior where she was a resident for the past 12 years. She was the loving wife of the late Irvin G. Woermke for 63 years and the cherished mother of Valerie Wereley (Richard), Arnprior, and Brent Woermke (Dorothy), Toronto. She dearly loved her 4 grandchildren, Matthew Wereley (Alison), Ottawa; Allison Rabideau (Jason), Vineland; Kristin Fisher (Thomas) Aylmer, ON; Andrea Woermke, Toronto and they, in turn, cherished their Grandma. Dorcas was also blessed with 4 great-grandchildren, James and Elizabeth Wereley and Isaac and Sawyer Rabideau, who brought her much joy. She was the daughter of the late Wesley and Martha (Rhode) Scheel, Arnprior, and is survived by her devoted sister, Lorraine Sly (late William Sly), Arnprior. Dorcas’ greatest pleasure was sharing time with family and friends, time that inevitably involved good food, community Bible Study in her home, music, much laughter, reminiscing, lessons from history, and sharing words of wisdom about life. She was a passionate letter-writer and card-sender to family, friends and missionaries, always delighting in sending words of encouragement to those who were on her heart. Arrangements by the Boyce Funeral Home Ltd., 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior where family and friends paid their respects on Sunday 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.

The Funeral service was conducted Monday October 17, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the First Baptist Church, 279 Alicia Street S., Arnprior.

Rev. Lee Dyck officiated. Private interment service at Arnprior Albert Street Cemetery.

In memory of Dorcas, a donation to the First Baptist Church or The Grove Nursing Home would be appreciated by her family.

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

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Passed away peacefully with her family by her side Thanksgiving Day, Monday October 10, 2016 in the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital. Pat Scheel of Arnprior in her 95th year. Wife of the late Robert “Bob” Scheel (2002). Dear mother of Robert “Bob” Scheel Jr. (Mary), Judy Armstrong (Clarence), Bill Scheel (Sue), Cathy Finner (Pat) and Betty Burgan (Bill). Much loved grandmother of Jennifer Bradley (Dave), Erin Scheel, Tanya Reid (Geoff), Jason Armstrong (Ali), Amanda Armstrong, Laura Lewis (Shawn), Kristen Scheel (Yander Oppacher), Heather Foster (Colin), Stephanie Engelberts (Connor), Natalie Finner, Melanie Finner (Jacky), Lynn Burgan (Jeremy), Michelle Green (Bryant), Julie Donaldson (Mike) and Jessica Burgan (Richard). Cherished great-grandmother of Jack, Nick, Josh, Ashton, Autumn, Reed, Camryn, Clark, Ryder, Jasper, Knox, Lincoln, Finn, Anne, Audrey, Clara, Evan, Annabel and Robert. Will be missed by her sister-inlaw Thelma Lindsay (late Harold). Daughter of the late John and Maude (Templeton) Foulds. Arrangements by the Boyce Funeral Home Ltd., 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior.

Visitation was Wednesday October 12, 2016 from 12 noon until time of Funeral Service in the Boyce Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Andrew Love officiated. Interment Arnprior Albert Street Cemetery. In memoriams to the Grove Nursing Home would be appreciated by her family. Condolences/Tributes/Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca

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Peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday October 14, 2016 at Hospice Renfrew. Brian, age 68 devoted husband of 48 years to Anne Dagenais.

Son of the late John and Hannah (Ryan) Fillator.

Beloved father of Todd and Mark (Graham).

Predeceased by their infant daughter Lisa. Proud grandpa of Austin, Lili, Dylan and Teegan. Dear brother of Janet (Keith) Broome, and Marie.

Predeceased by his siblings Theresa Leclaire, Anna Tarras, Jack, Dan and Tom. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Renfrew on Monday October 24th, 2016 at 1pm.

Interment Most Precious Blood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donation may be made in Brian’s memory to Hospice Renfrew, Renfrew Victoria Hospital Oncology Unit and Our Lady of Fatima Church.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of the Goulet Funeral Home.

Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneralhome.com

(nee Winters) Peacefully at Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Tuesday October 11, 2016 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Harry. A Mother to Denis Gagne (Jean St. George) and Bruce Gagne (Claudette). Dear sister of Bill (Jeane) Winters, Marie (late Bertus), Toon (Gon), Harry (Riet), Frans (Leny), Fien (late Fried), Wilhelmien (Wim). Predeceased by her siblings Lies (Petres), Jan (Annie), Geert (Doka), Johanna (Bennie) and Alois (Eugenie). Lidia will be sadly missed by her many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at the Goulet Funeral Home 310 Argyle St., S Renfrew on Thursday October 13th from 2-4, 7-9pm and after 9am on Friday.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church on Friday at 10:00am.

Interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Donations in Lidia’s name may be made to Seniors Home Support. Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneralhome.com

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CHABOT, GAIL Peacefully at Hospice Renfrew on Wednesday evening, October 12th, 2016.

Gail Ann Chabot of Arnprior passed away at the age of 70. Beloved and cherished mother and best friend of Laura Chabot (Ronald Miljour) of Nepean. Dearly loved sister of Gary Dagenais (Beth) of London, Ontario; Harold Dagenais (Mary Lou) of Toronto; June Gauthier (late Gerald) of Otter Lake and Muriel Dodd (Ron) of Pakenham. Predeceased by her sister, Janice Sears. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Daughter of the late Prosper Dagenais and the late Laurina Derouin. Former wife of Basil Chabot of Arnprior. Friends are invited to join Gail’s family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Thursday, October 20th from 6 to 8 p.m.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Charles Boromeo Church, Otter Lake, Quebec on Friday morning, October 21st at 11 o’clock. Interment Parish Cemetery.

In memory of Gail, please consider a donation to Hospice Renfrew.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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SCHULTZ, ELAINE

(Retired-MacKillican & Associates) It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Elaine Elizabeth Schultz passed very suddenly at home on Tuesday evening, October 11th, 2016. She was 73. Beloved wife of Lloyd. Dearly loved mother of Lisa Brohart (Trevor) and Christopher Schultz (Eungyeong Joh), both of Arnprior.

Cherished “Grandma” of Makayla and Bryce Brohart, Marie and Leia Schultz.

Special sister-in-law of Gerald Schultz (Ruth), Earl Schultz (Joyce), Lois Nicol (late Cliff), Joan Schultz (late Jack) and Marlene Lavallee. Daughter of the late Mac Lavallee and the late Doris Thomas.

Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A private family visitation and funeral service took place at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. Cremation followed. In memory of Elaine, please consider a donation to the Ontario Lung Association.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

In Loving Memory of

HELFERTY, Rose Mary “Marie”

After a life well lived our beloved Mom passed peacefully with her family by her side at Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew on Friday October 14, 2016 at the age of 96. Daughter of the late Patrick and Mary Margaret McGaghran. Beloved wife of the late Patrick. Dear Mom of Thomas (Elfie), Michael (Yvonne), and Valerie (Jeff). Loving grandma of Raymond (Kathy). Dear great-grandma of Diana, Sarah, and Julia. She will be greatly missed by her niece and nephews. Predeceased by her siblings James, Basil, Isaiah, Bernard, Mary Hobbs, Berna Tait and Stella Kearney. Visitation will be held at the Goulet Funeral Home 310 Argyle St, S Renfrew on Monday October 17th from 2-4, 7-9pm and after 9am Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church on Tuesday at 10:30am. Interment parish cemetery.

Donations may be made to Bonnechere Manor Foundation Palliative Care Unit.

Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneralhome.com

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1934-2016 With hearts full of gratitude for her life, Nora’s family honors her passing on October 8th, 2016. Born in Ottawa to Morley and Cora Peaker, Nora enjoyed a life of closeness with her brother Jack and Jim Peaker and their wives, Iris and Gwen. After graduating from the Ottawa Civic Hospital Nursing Class of ’57. She married her dear husband William David who survives her. Through the embodiment of unconditional love, she will be greatly missed by her sons, David and Sean, and by her daughter Sue. She will be missed by her dearest daughter-in-law Cynthia and son-in-law Don Berry. She was the beloved Nana to Elizabeth, Michael, Melissa, Ben, Liam and Matthew. Nora was loved by her close friends, and by her 6 nieces and families.

Visitation was held at Tubman Funeral Homes Garden Chapel 3440 Richmond Rd, Ottawa on Friday, October 14, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 1 p.m., followed by a reception. In lieu of any flowers, please make a donation to the Renfrew Hospice.

Condolences, donations and tributes can be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com

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Wendy Hewitt (nee Fumerton)

September 26, 1957 – October 23, 2015 In our home she is fondly remembered, Sweet memories cling to her name, Those who loved her in life, Still love her in death just the same.

Dad, Mom, and Family

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Jean A. Armstrong November 12, 1922 – October 18, 2013

In loving memory of our mother, who did a wonderful job of teaching us about love and the importance of family.

Loved and missed every day – Carol, Lorraine, Wendy, Rob and Jamie

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CARTHY, Peter John Passed away peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2016 at Elisabeth Bruyere Hospital, with family by his side at the age of 69. Loving father of Tracey Carthy (Ricky Edghill) of Ottawa. Proud grandpa of Jenna. Beloved partner of Helen Vajcovec. Dear brother of Lornie, RoseAnne St. Michael (Frank), Gerard (Kathy), and Mary Deslaurier (Jim). Predeceased by his wife Sharon Mills. Peter will be remembered by many nieces, nephews, friends and relatives, and dear friend Joan. Visiting at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munroe Ave. E., Renfrew on Monday, October 10, 2016 from 6 - 9 p.m. Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated in the Chapel on Tuesday at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Thomsonville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bruyere Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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

1921 – 2016 Peacefully at Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on October 10, 2016 in her 95th year. Gladys was born at home in Woodlawn and was the daughter of the late George Delahunt and Margaret Wilson. Beloved wife of the late David Allen Penney. Loving mother of Donna (Winston) Jorgensen, George (Diane), Jane (late Brian) Potter, and Bob. Survived by nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and three step-greatgrandchildren. Also survived by sister-inlaw, Mary (late Henry) Penney and her best friend and neighbour Laura (late Pat) Buck. Predeceased by her children Doreen and Allen and granddaughter Brenda Jorgensen, sisters Margaret (Edgar) Needham, Mary (Stuart) Needham, Effie (Ken) Fraser, Henrietta (Glenn) Barr, and brothers John (Lorena) Delahunt, Richard (Ernestine) Delahunt, and George (Shirley) Delahunt. Pallbearers are Kevin, Glen and Jeff Potter, Doreen Buffam, Ethan Jorgensen and Mallory Gracka.

A private funeral service was held at the Carp Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes 115 Rivington Street Interment Pakenham Union Cemetery.

Those wishing may donate to Partners in Caring (The Arnprior Grove & Hospital).

Condolences, tributes or donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com.

DEATH NOTICE

It broke my heart to lose you But you didn’t go alone.

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

Miss you lots Mom, love Dan.

ENRIGHT

One year ago, you left us, Our hearts were torn in two, One side filled with heartache, The other side died with you.

God needed a beautiful angel, And he only picks the best, But we all miss you so very much, It’s difficult for us to rest.

We often lie awake at night when the world is half asleep, And take a walk down memory lane With tears upon our cheeks.

Remembering you is easy, We do it everyday, but missing you is a heartache, That never goes away.

We hold you tightly within our hearts, And there you will remain, Until that joyous day arrives, That we will meet again.

Love and miss you always, Sister and brothers

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of a dear father, Dennis Isaiah Enright March 20, 1920 – October 20, 2008 The blow was great, The shock severe, We little thought the End was near.

Only those who have Lost can tell The pain of parting Without farewell.

More each day we Miss you, father Friends may think The wound is healed, But they little know, the sorrow That lies within our hearts concealed.

Your family Sons, Lorne (Colleen) Darryl (Jean) Grandchildren, Jason Erin, Kristin, Sarah, James and families

FOR SALE

WANTED

REAL ESTATE

BUSINESS SERVICES

CLEANING / JANITORIAL

HELP WANTED

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

FRIDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT

A COMPETITIVE PRICE ON STEEL ROOFING IN STOCK - 29ga, Various colours,soffit & fascia Windows: REBAR, skylight sheets, custom trim. barn/door track & trolleys.

Nails & Screws.

Storage Sheds. Come see us for a price. Levi Weber, 2126 Stone Rd., RR#2 Renfrew

Will pay $50-$200, or more depending on types.

Picked up free.

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

HOUSE FOR Sale Bungalow/Four Season Cottage in McLaren’s Landing, 3 bedrooms, large lot, 2 decks, 2 driveways. Walk to private beach & public boat launch. $ 199,900. for more information call 613-832-4536

Sales /Service To: Heat pumps, Geo, DX, Air source -15 C & -22C units Air Filters & Refrigeration / HVAC Systems, Electric Motors and VFD Unit. Solar Water Pumps d e n i s . l a f r a m boise@gmail.com Ph: 613-271-0988 WEB: www.nexdrive.ca

HELP WANTED, Experienced waitress needed.

Apply with resume to Steve and Denis Restaurant, Arnprior.

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LEGAL

WORK WANTED

Commercial cleaning company requires a part time cleaner to work during the daytime Monday - Friday.

Must have own car, able to obtain a clean vulnerable sector check and be physically fit. Email ottawacustodians@gmail.com with janitorial experience, name, address, phone number.

$ MONEY $

Paralegal, licensed under the Law Society of Upper Canada. Specializing in Landlord and Tenant Law, Small Claims, Debt Collection. Property Management available!

Fully insured.

Lori Nolan 613-325-4174

A Load to the dump Cheap! Clean up renovations, clutter, garage sale junk or dead trees brush.

613-899-7269.

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LOST & FOUND

BUSINESS SERVICES

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Found - woman’s watch at corner of John St and McGonigal St West in Arnprior.

Contact 613-622-5491 with details.

Located at The Rocky Mountain House, Renfrew

October 21 Mister and His Sister 8 pm

Share your special moments with your friends and our readers with an announcement in Social Notes.

Amy Schumer Tickets 2 tickets level 100 $270 November 10th Canadian Tire Center Ottawa.

Call day: 613-221-6221 or Eve: 613-979-2513 GERBERS NURSERY Christmas Open House Nov. 24 - 26, Dec 1-3, Dec 8-10, Invite Vendors Contact Tam and Kathy 613-625-2304 or gerbersnursery @gmail.com

HUNTER’S DREAM Brand new never used, 308 Savage Hunt XP, bolt action gun with scope. Box of 180 grain shells and hard gun case. $500 firm.

Call 613-623-7407 Must have FAC card

Lanark County Liquidators -Open- Thursdays to Sundays (12 pm-5 pm) Fridays Open Till 8 pm- 182 Glenview Road (just off hwy 43 west) Smiths Falls -Check out our Facebook Page. -New LiquidationsCloseouts- Antiques- Retro -Vintage -Retro & More! To sell your items text or call 613-285-4224.

SPARLING

FIREWOOD

Gerry Blair & Son IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear father and grandfather and our dear mother and grandmother CARL SPARLING – October 10, 1991 CORA SPARLING – February 9, 2015 Time has a way of passing by, But love and memories never die, We cling to the memories Of the love and laughter, Your smiles, the funny things you both said that made us laugh, You both left us with beautiful memories We will treasure through the years.

We thank you for all the special times we shared together.

You gave us happiness for many years.

When one of us needed a helping hand, You both were there to help us.

You both took us wherever we needed to go, Never ever complaining.

Our family chain is now broken, And nothing seems the same Since you both are gone.

But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.

Remembering both of you, Always and forever loved, Dennis and Jeannette Jerry, Charlene, Alyssa, Ashley, Brittany, and Kayla Doug, Lisa, Leland, Chloe, Jansen, Carly, Brayden and Thomas

IN MEMORIAM

Firewood, All hardwood Cut, split and delivered

613-259-2723 Hard maple and oak firewood, by the triaxle load, 8’ and 16’ lengths, also buying standing timber.

613-256-4505.

SCRAP CARS

CONSOLIDATE Debts Mortgages to 90% No income Bad credit OK!

Better Option Mortgage 1-800-282-1169

COMMERCIAL RENT COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT- 134 Raglan Street, Downtown Renfrew. Beside Mona Lisa Day Spa. Great parking, wheel chair access. Approximately 1000 square feet. Everything included. Available imm e d i a t e l y .

613-312-0704 Commercial space available Nov 1/16 at 3 Veteran’s Memorial. Furnished. $750/mth (plus HST) Call 613-433-0167

FOR RENT 2 bedroom apartment in a well maintained building, Arnprior. No smoking. No pets. $775 per month plus hydro.

1 parking space included.

613-620-7278.

ARNPRIOR - AVAILABLE NOW, 1 1/2 storey home on 2nd Ave. 2 bedroom up, 1 bedroom and new bath on main level. Hardwood floors. Central air and gas. $1000/month plus utilities. References.

Leave message at 613-623-0762 or text.

BRAESIDE 3 Bedroom House for Rent in Braeside, Quiet Street Large backyard, Gas Heat.

First/Last required Available October 1st. $925 + Utilities 613-223-4428

HUNTING SUPPLIES CALABOGIE - Nice 2 bedHUNTER SAFETY Canadian Firearms Course.

Courses and exams held throughout the year. Will do Private groups as well.

Call Kevin 613.432.5192 kevin.white@bell.net

In Loving Memory of

Harold and Norma Raycroft (Cherished Parents and Grandparents) Our hearts are filled with beautiful memories.

Missing you both – always!

Love your family xox

Hunter Safety/Canadian Fire-arms Courses and exams held once a month at Carp. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

MARINE Done with your boat? Call now for Winterization, Storage, Shrink wrapping!

Simple, comprehensive pricing & all-inclusive packages! White Lake Marina 613-623-2568

room Apartment with porch. Good central location within walking distance to Red Neck Bistro.

Looking for mature tenants. $675.00 plus utilities heat & hydro approx $125.00 per month. Fridge & stove included.

613-432-0370 KINBURN 4 BEDROOM HOUSE with an attached garage near Kinburn, 15 minutes North West of Kanata. 4 appliances included, first/last months rent, no pets, please reply to 613-839-5326 RENFREW 3 BEDROOM Semi-attached. $925+utilities. Please call 613-829-5785 RENFREW Single apt Ottawa River and Castleford area, call Peter for details 613-433-0078

GEORGE’S BARBER SHOP 47 McGarry Ave Renfrew

FOUND: Case with tools, on Pucker Street Renfrew Call 613-432-2395 to identify.

Phone

613-432-9335

FOR RENT

Licensed Renfrew Childcare. Toddler & Preschool Spaces available. Nursery School & School Readiness Programs.

Full & Part time.

For more info, go to www.childsparadise.ca or call Child’s Paradise Day Care at 613-432-2627

Home Based Business. Do You Have 10hrs/wk you would like to make more productive?

Work from home, online Free training www.gofree4life.com Medical Transcription!

Employers have work-athome positions available.

Get online training you need from an employertrusted program.

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OCREHAB is looking for P.S.W.s, Rehab Workers, Life Skills. Fax resume to: 613-253-8666 or email: carol@ocrehab.ca

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

FOR RENT

McGRIMMON HOLDINGS 1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN RENFREW & COBDEN • Ground floor to 3rd floor units • Mature buildings • Pet friendly • Elevator access • Bachelor units Please call office to set up a viewing McGrimmon Holdings, 914 Gillan Road, Renfrew

613-433-5879

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ARNPRIOR

Large ground floor bachelor apartment plus a 2 bedroom apartment in secure building with laundry. Recently renovated, fridge, stove and parking included. Close to all amenities, no smoking, pet free. Bachelor $675.00 2 bedroom $ 895.00 per month plus utilities.

Call 613-623-7207 2X28

CALL 613-623-7207 FOR AVAILABILITY

LARGE BRIGHT

1&2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS WITH BALCONIES ON 2nd & 3rd FLOORS WALK OUT PATIO ON GROUND FLOOR

Service Counter -Sales Clerk RONA - Arnprior

We are looking for a high energy individual to join our sales team on the general service counter.

Position: Permanent Full-Time Unionized.

Up to 42.5hrs/week (weekends mandatory) Job Requirements: Good knowledge of lumber/building materials. Also, general knowledge of plumbing, electrical and builder’s hardware will be considered an asset.

Skills: • High-level of customer service • Product knowledge • General math • Computer skills • Retail POS experience • Inter-personal skills • Strong verbal communication • Problem solving skills • Team player Please send resumes by email to: rona@sullivan.ca Or mail to: Rona - Human Resources 236 Madawaska Blvd., Arnprior, ON, K7S 0A3

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In life I loved you dearly In death I love you still.

In my heart I hold a place That only you can fill.

STROUD, Valerie In loving memory of Valerie Stroud who left us on October 22, 2015.

COMING EVENTS

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You never said I’m leaving You never said goodbye.

You were gone before we knew it And only God knows why.

IN MEMORIAM

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

• Choice of Cogeco or Shaw Direct HD satellite TV • Secure Building with elevator • Electric doors for easy access • Laundry room ground floor • Newly decorated units with ample kitchen cupboards and closets • Shopping, Medical & Churches close by • Free Parking • 1 Bedroom $ 795 + UT • 2 Bedroom $895 + UT • PET FREE/NO SMOKING • For appointment to view call 613-623-7207

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In loving memory of Valerie Stroud, October 22, 2015.

IN MEMORIAM

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IN MEMORIAM

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HELP WANTED

MOVING SALE, 4746 “Business Opportunity” Shaw Rd,. Pakenham. SatPet Grooming Shop and urday October 22, 8:30 Boutique, See details at: Noon. www.BusinessSellCanada. com/ 62921003

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Jim’s Auto Care

is looking for 1 year or higher

- Driver License with clean driving record is required

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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECH

Apply in person by email Jim’s Auto Care 34 Argyle Street S., Renfrew ON Email: jimsautocare@nrtco.net

Classifieds Get Results!

Classifieds Get Results!

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Labourer/Sorter No experience necessary Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Please apply at: Beaumen Waste MNGT 610 Lisgar Avenue Renfrew ON

AUCTIONS

AUCTIONS

Auction Sale Lanark Civitan Hall Lanark, ON

Thursday, October 27, 2016

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Adrienne Barr

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Auction 5pm • Viewing 4pm ’05 Nisson Maxima, 3.5L, SL; ’01 Dodge Ram, 1500, 4x4; ’02 Polaris 700 snowmobile; utility trailer, garden tractor, furniture, anitques, collectibles, tools, firearms and more!

Terms: Cash or Good Cheque 10% buyer’s premium

Auctioneer: Jim Beere

613-326-1722

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GARAGE SALE

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

For listing and pictures www.theauctionfever.com Call Today To Book Your Auction

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FOR SALE

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SNIDER’S 38TH ANNUAL FALL AUCTION

SAT. OCTOBER 22

9:30 A.M.

12 Miles West of Kingston, Odessa Fairgrounds (Exhibit Hall), From 401 (Exit 599) Cty. Rd. #6 South Through Lights Sale on Left CONSIGNED: • Concord Buggy; Meadowbrook Cart Etc. Shafts, Poles • Barn Finds (Last Week) • Single Clear Vision Gas Pump (as found) • 20 Cockshutt Tractor (with Hydraulics) • Horse Drawn McCormick Corn Binder • Frost & Wood Mower with Original Seat • M.H. Seed Drill, I.H. Seed Drill; Other Farm Related Items • Cast Iron Seats (Named/Plain); Hay Trolleys; Quantity Antique Wrenches • Several Metal Signs; Some Oil Memorabilia; Large Bell This is Only a Partial Listing of a Large Sale. You Never Know What Will Be Here.

Taking Items to Friday Noon.

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Buying local food made easy

Lewis MacDonald

The Ottawa Valley Food Coop, Just Food and the Table agroalimentaire de l’Outaouais, are pleased to launch the first regional portal dedicated to helping eaters find local food products.

On this portal, eaters from the Ottawa Valley , Ottawa and the Outaouais, will find important links in one place to identify local producers and locate where they are selling food – at the farm-gate, at restaurants, and/or online. Indeed, this portal unites for the first time Ottawa Valley Food Coop, Savour Ottawa, Outaouais Bite Into it!, Outaouais Gourmet Way, Just Food’s Buy Local/Grow Local Guide, and Marché de l’Outaouais.

All year round, many local food products can be found either at the

HELP WANTED

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Red Point Sessions Thursday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 22, 1 p.m., roast beef dinner, $10.

Monday, Oct. 24, 1 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 28, 1 p.m.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Township of Whitewater Region EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Located within the scenic Ottawa Valley and bordered by the Ottawa River, the Township of Whitewater Region is a dynamic place to live, work and play. Known worldwide for whitewater rafting and kayaking, we offer a variety of year-round activities such as golfing, snowmobiling, camping, boating, fishing and cross-country skiing.

From our vast acres of farmland with livestock grazing in the fields to our small, unique hamlets and villages to our wide expanses of water glistening under the summer sun, the Township of Whitewater Region invites everyone to experience “rural and urban life in perfect harmony”.

Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk (CAO/Clerk)

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West Located in Arnprior

Has the IMMEDIATE NEED for the following position

Sales and Leasing Representative The ideal candidate must have the following abilities: • Great with meeting and helping our customers • OMVIC certified an asset • Organized and Assertive • Looking for a Career, this is NOT A JOB !!

• Wants to Love where they work • Complete Team orientation and work habits • Desire to serve “their” customers BETTER than anyone has ever done before This is a high paying career opportunity so EXPERIENCE is required for this position.

Apply in confidence to Mike Cannon – mike@urbanford.ca Urban Donlevy – urban@urbanford.ca Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Thank you in advance for your interest in the Urban Group. Arnprior and Renfrew.

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Under the direction of Council, the CAO/Clerk acts as a corporate co-ordinator in accordance with the decisions of Council, performs the statutory duties and exercise the responsibilities of Clerk, advises Council and Committees and implements and administers the objectives, policies and programs established and approved by Council, in accordance with all the applicable legislation and by-laws. Directs the overall planning, co-ordination and controlling of all the Corporation’s operations in accordance with other objectives, policies and plans approved by Council. Acts as a primary advisor for Council. Responsible for the general management of the Corporation, serving as the principal Legislative and Administrative Advisor to Council.

Position Qualifications: v Degree or Diploma in Business/Public Administration or other relevant field. v C.M.O designation would be considered an asset. v Minimum five years experience in a senior municipal management position. v Thorough knowledge of municipal administration, including finance, human resources and planning. General knowledge of all local government operations including public works and recreation. v Working knowledge of statutes and regulations as they may apply to the municipal corporation. v Managerial and administrative skills to plan, direct, supervisor and co-ordinate the functions of municipal departments and operations. v Analytical skills to initiate and execute programs, to identify and resolve problems and to formulate relevant policies and procedures. v Good interpersonal and organizational skills are necessary to resolve organizational and inter-departmental conflicts and union issues.

Compensation: $97,505 - $113,034 wage grid per annum, plus comprehensive benefits package.

Please forward your detailed resume & 3 references to: “Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk” By 4:00pm, Tuesday October 25, 2016 to: Marsha Hawthorne, Treasurer/Deputy CAO mhawthorne@whitewaterregion.ca (in MS Word or pdf format) For a full job description, please see www.whitewaterregion.ca Thank you for your interest; however only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

AUCTIONS

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AUCTION SALE October 22, 2016 9:30 AM sharp For John Hubert, 990 Old Union Hall Rd, Almonte Ontario – corner of Wolfgrove Rd. and Old Union Hall Rd. John has sold his farm and everything must go.

Flat to the Wall Kitchen cupboard – excellent condition – original; Hoosier – Home Kitchen Cabinet – excellent condition; Oak XT table and chairs; Depression glass; Classic Piano – low back, Library index card cabinet. Metal pedal truck – excellent condition; Large assortment of model airplanes – large and small – Free flight Zoomer; Class BC Gas flyer; Cumulus; Gypsy; Keel Kraft Gaucho; Ramrod 25, etc. etc.; Dinky toys; Baseball cards; Comic books; Gilbert Mantle clock; Military clothing; Military Badges and crests; Tonka Toys; Yamaha Bravo, Honda Generator; Weed eater; Chain Saws, air compressor; lawnmowers; Leaf Eater; table saw; Delta Chop saw; Damark Shrink Ramp machine; trolling motors; Commercial Potato peeler; Superior Clover Huller – Scarifier and Cleaner – Guelph 1928; Guns; Gun Sighting Telescope – Patt G 376 – military, 2 – 90cc 4 wheelers – 2 wd drive - as is; barn board; 12’ tent trailer - as is. Plus many, many, many items too numerous to mention. This is a very large sale offering a plethora of items including antiques, collectables, firearms, model airplanes, furniture, tools, chain saws, lawn and garden items, Generator, snowmobile etc. etc.

Terms: Cash or Cheque with ID Refreshments Owner: John Hubert 613-899-7269 Auctioneer: John J. O’Neill 613-832-2503 oniellsauctions@gmail.com www.oneillsauctions.ca Owner or Auctioneer not responsible in case of loss or accident day of sale

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farm, in restaurants, in shops or online. This portal will make life easier for customers wanting to buy local food and experience agro-tourism in our region.

“Demand for buying local food online is increasing, and the Local Freshness portal makes finding this option even easier,” said Daniel McCarthy, chair of Ottawa Valley Food Coop. “From meat and poultry to honey and maple syrup, to frozen and fresh fruits and vegetables, to prepared food and household items, the options from local farmers and processors in this region are growing all the time for year-round product.

See for yourself!”

Tourists and residents will be able to visit www.localfreshness.ca as well as follow the initiative on Facebook.

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Auction Sale Lanark Civitan Hall Lanark, ON

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Auction 10am • Viewing 9am Military uniforms and collectibles, antique firearms, antiques, blacksmithing, ship anchor, brass cash register, large qty rare and unusual collectibles!

Terms: Cash or Good Cheque 10% buyer’s premium

Auctioneer: Jim Beere

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East-West • First: Margaret Leach and Barb Haydock; • Second: Leanne Cheliak and Rick Duncan; • Third: Ronda Vaillancourt and Ted Ambridge.

Important Info Arnprior has opportunities for gold and red points in October: Gold Point Sessions Friday, Oct. 21, 12:30 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 27, 6:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 31, 12:30 p.m.

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October 26, 2016 Viewing 5 pm Sale 6 pm Sono-phonic floor model gramophone, scale model custom made steam engine, vintage cash register (National), vintage wall telephone (Converted), trico wiper cart, Coke crate, military field phones, large collection of fishing rods and lures, 3 pc. Selkirk chimney, pub table with six chairs, old store counter, large assortment of good clean tools.

Guns 22 cal. Lakefield Mossberg - single shot, 5 cal. Eatonia - single shot, Daisey #101 B.B. gun, Cooey 12 ga. single shot, 303 Lee Enfield 5 shot- ww2, 22 cal. Cooey 10 shot long rifle, 10 ga. damasous double barrel by Richards, U.S. Army 5 slip, 303.

Canteen on site Owner and Auctioneers not responsible for loss or accident.

Terms: Cash, Authorized cheque with ID, Debit, Visa or Mastercard.

Rob Street Auction Services Ltd. Auctioneers: Bev Street and Rob Street 24 Family Lane, Lombardy, ON Corner of Hwy. 15 S and Bay Rd (4 miles south of Smiths Falls) 613-284-2000 streetfleamarket@hotmail.ca See our website for ALL info, details and pictures. www.streetfleamarket.net

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Four small slams crowned a closely-contested afternoon.

Newcomers Mary Lou Varga and Margaret McManus brought home a six hearts contract as did Sue Phillips and Steve Gray.

Successful at six no trump were the teams of Mona Brydges/Audrey Jukes and Carol Sulpher/Dave Sulpher. Well done all.

Congratulations to the Oct. 12 winners: North-South • First: Carol Sulpher and Dave Sulpher; • Second: Phyllis Brennan and Arthur Ham; • Third: Joni Fine and Gord McArthur.

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Ten tables were in play at Ma-TeWay Activity Centre Oct. 12 as regulars greeted three new faces to the expanding Renfrew bridge community.

Alice Smaglinski, Mary Lou Varga and Margaret McManus were welcome additions to the Wednesday afternoon fraternity.

In addition, the Monday night lessons and play organized by Ruth Grant at the Rec Centre has far exceeded expectations indicating the health of contract bridge in the area as well.

The Chalk Talk, led by Wayne Daze this week, illustrated four hands from a recent Swiss Teams event in Ottawa.

Wayne’s particular emphasis was on how hands with voids and single-

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Weaver Susan Allen was among the artists at Calabogie Artfest Oct. 15-16 at the community centre. Allen, who has been weaving for two-and-a-half years, had shawls, dish towels and other items on display and for sale, and also demonstrated her work on the loom. At right, Shirley Ann Cone works on a pencil drawing.

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Hibernian Society would be grateful for Mary and Richard’s efforts Mother liked to take a trip into Ottawa to visit our Lyon Street relatives before fall changed to winter.

It was always on a Saturday, since it was a long trip to make in the old Model T and we’d stay overnight.

I was thrilled, because 129 Lyon St. was always a hive of activity. Aunt Vanetta and Uncle Johnny, their daughter Lil and Uncle Dick, and of course, my cousin Richard, all lived in the tenement house, and goodness knows how many families on the floors above. I knew all of Northcote could fit into that old red brick house.

It was a bright and warm fall day when we wheeled into the cinder yard that separated 129 Lyon St. from the fire station next door. As always, Mother came with the car loaded with potatoes, a couple plump chickens and a basket of crab apples.

My cousin Richard was as excited as I was when we climbed out of the car and he whispered in my ear that he had a great idea how we could spend the afternoon. We went right into the parlour, dark and dank with big pieces of deep red, velvet furniture and an old upright piano crowed into the small room.

Richard showed me a stack of papers and a sign propped against the big velvet sofa. I could only read the first words, being in Primer book and all at the Northcote School, but Richard who was very familiar with the sign, read in whispers, running his finger along the words. “Help

put a penny or two in the cup, it was my job to hand them a sheet of paper off the pile I was

BY MARY COOK carrying.

Never support the Hibernian Society.” And thinking anything we were doing was there was a picture of Aunt Vanetta’s dishonest, I marveled at the pile of church underneath the printing.

Richard grabbed a handful of the coins gathering in the bottom of the papers and the sign, took hold of my tin cup and was sure the Hibernians hand and led me out onto the street. would be especially pleased. Well, I had no idea what we were doing, Richard had other ideas. After we but I figured it had something to do had been at our begging about half with Aunt Vanetta’s church, so it an hour, he grabbed the papers out of must be all right. “Here, you carry my hands, and with the sign, tucked the papers,” Richard said. “I’ll carry the sign.” He produced a blue and white granite cup, one like Uncle Johnny drank his tea from and with the sign close to his chest, we started walking down Lyon Street.

Every time we met someone, Richard, all of sevenyears-old, put on the saddest face I had ever seen and said, “Please help the Hibernian Society.” If someone

Mary Cook’s Memories

the whole lot into a hedge we were passing on Lyon Street. He emptied the cup of coins into his pocket and got rid of the cup too. We headed right for Richard’s favourite candy store on Albert Street. Unfortunately, Richard’s father, Uncle Dick was coming home from work, spied us, pulled over to the curb and told us to climb in the car. Now, Uncle Dick was a smart man. It didn’t take him all day to see, and hear, Richard’s pocket bulging with the money.

When we got back to the house and Uncle Dick heard Richard’s confession, he and Uncle Johnny laughed so hard, I thought they’d throw up. Aunt Vanetta and Aunt Lil didn’t see anything funny about the

whole issue and Aunt Vanetta immediately took out her rosary, and started to say her beads, Aunt Lil ordered Richard to get out his catechism, and I was sent to the parlour to look through the family bible! The coins were spread out on the table, and I knew without a doubt, the Hibernian Society would be a few dollars richer, but I was reasonably sure they would have no idea where the money had come from.

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

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Bonnechere Manor wins large donation

The Bonnechere Manor Foundation received a generous donation of $5,000 from the Eganville Clothing Bank.

This donation was specifically for the home’s Palliative Care Program fundraising initiative that the foundation is currently undertaking.

The Eganville Clothing Bank was opened 47 years ago and currently operates from the location at 242 Queen St., in the basement. The Clothing Bank is operated solely by volunteers and is open Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. Donations of gently used clothing are welcomed.

Don Goulet, chair of the Bonnechere Manor Foundation notes that this donation brings the foundation closer to reaching their $25,000 goal for the Palliative Care Program upgrades which, they pledged to the home in February of 2016.

Shelley Sheedy, Director of Long-Term Care said: “Bonnechere Manor will use the funds to upgrade the Micki Roberts’ palliative room to transition it to a family overnight suite.”

The Manor is a 180-bed municipal (not-for-profit) longterm care home. It is owned and operated by the County of Renfrew and City of Pembroke and has provided quality care to the frail and elderly since 1958. A wide-range of long-term programs and services including 24 hour nursing care, accommodation, meals, as well as physiotherapy programs and a variety of social and recreational activities. In addition to long-term care services, the Manor also offers a variety of community services such as respite care and day programs in both Renfrew and Cobden.

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This week’s puzzle answers in next week’s issue

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you will soon learn that any obstacle can be overcome if you set your mind to it. While a certain task may seem daunting right now, you won’t allow it to intimidate you.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Others are paying attention to you even if they seem distracted, Taurus.

Embrace the scrutiny and do your best to reciprocate any special attention coming your way.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, make an effort to be there for a loved one this week. You have a unique ability to listen and support others, and your loved one will not take your efforts for granted.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if your energy and attention span is a bit scattered this week, take steps to ensure all of your responsibilities are taken care of. A respite is on the horizon.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, by observing others you can learn how they operate and make the Here’s How It Works: most of your chances to work with them. Apply a similar approach to your personal relationships.

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric Try to tackle a financial project this week, Virgo. Select something clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! relatively easy to begin with, and then go from there if you find yourself in a financial groove.

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 It’s time to get the creative juices flowing, Libra. Tackle a project around the house, like painting or rearranging a room. Look for a new creative hobby as well.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you have a lot of energy and a need to strive toward perfection in all that you do. Those traits will prove valuable around the office this week.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Keep trying to convince someone that your ideas are credible, Sagittarius.

With a little more persuasion, you may win this person over and he or she will become a big supporter.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, even if you don’t want to go along with what the group is doing this week, you just may have to concede that what is best for the group trumps your personal preference.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, financial issues may be keeping you on your toes, but it’s nothing you can’t handle if you stick to your plan. You may want to do some tinkering, however.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, continue to bring the right people into your inner circle. One person in particular has your eye and might be just what you need.

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-432-6689, E-mail: peter.clark@metroland.com tlepack@metroland.com The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. The Mercury community calendar is a free service for notfor-profit groups. Include a daytime contact name and phone number for clarification. No posters, please.

OCTOBER 19 Registration is open! The Stand Up/ Falls Prevention program teaches participants how to prevent falls, improve balance and strengthen their body. The twelve-week program is funded by the Champlain LHIN through the Ministry of Long Term Care so there is no cost to participants. Pre-registration is required prior to the start date for an initial assessment with a health care professional to occur. Contact jcaldwell@ renfrew.ca or 613-432-3131 for more information or to register. Classes run from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the Renfrew Recreation Centre.

Find the Hidden Job Market. Employment Networks wants to share the best job search tips from career experts for job seekers who are starting a job search or who want to get their job search moving. Drop in to Employment Networks or call 613-432-3424 to register for our free Job Search Success info from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Horton Quilters and Show and Tell. Learn something new and/or show what you have created. Meet Wednesday 9 to 11 a.m. Bring a friend at the Horton Community Centre. Contacts: Helen 613-4322728/Kathleen (Office) 613-433-3303 Bid euchre tournament at the Golden Age Activity Centre. $10 includes lunch. Sign up early. Lunch 11:45 a.m. games start at 12:45. Come out for some fun and laughs.

OCTOBER 20 Blue Grass Night at the Horton Community Centre, 1005 Castleford Rd., doors open at 5:30 p.m., canteen and bar will be open and show starts at 7 p.m. featuring the Northern Sons and the Spinney Brothers. Tickets are available at the community centre or township office for $20 all proceeds

go to the Horton Community expansion.

Bonnechere Manor Auxiliary Luncheon and Bridge Party at noon in Bonnechere Manor Rotary Hall.

Cost $20 a person. To reserve a table please call Eleanor Donaldson at 613432- 4312.

Renfrew Silver Seniors noon hour luncheon at the Renfrew Legion cost $5. New members welcome.

OCTOBER 20, 21 AND 22 Miracle Healing Services at 7 p.m. at the Dacre and Area Community Centre (DACA) 111 Flat Rd., Dacre with guest speaker David and his wife Nolia Cordeau, Pastors of River of Life World Mission Church in Saugerties, New York, where Miracles and Healings occur on a consistent basis.

For info call Rose Leclaire, Sonbow Ministries at 613-649-2435

OCTOBER 19 AND 20 Renfrew Public Library Book and Bake Sale Fundraiser from 1 to 5 p.m.

OCTOBER 21 AND 22 Renfrew Victoria Hospital and Stone Fence Theatre invite you to see the hilarious new musical comedy, High Times at the Heart Institute at the Renfrew Recreation Centre.

Tickets cost $29, including HST, with net proceeds going to support the hospital. Tickets are available from local outlets in the Renfrew area, from Stone Fence Theatre’s website www.stonefence.ca , or from the box office - 613-628-6600 or, toll-free, 1-866-310-1004.

OCTOBER 21 Paint Nite fundraiser for the Renfrew Public Library at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre, doors open at 6:30 p.m. and painting starts at 7 p.m. For more information contact the library 613-432-8151 ext. 3 or e-mail mmurdock@renfrew.library.on.ca Country Dance – Guy Jamieson & Upper Valley Country 8 p.m. -12 am $10.00 each Horton community centre.

A Tribute to Merle Haggard Show and Dance at 8 p.m. to midnight.

Cost: $10. Featuring Dennis Meilleur and Traditional Ridge will be held at the Renfrew Legion. Tickets are available at: Mill Music & Dahl’s Convenience. There will be a Silent Auction and 50/50 Draws and 25 per cent of proceeds go to Hospice Renfrew.

The Golden Age Activity Centre will have a Pizza lunch $4 at noon followed by music with Jan Roberts at 1 p.m. Drop by for a great afternoon 433 RCAF Wing Renfrew Mid- Month Dance Gib Rozon and The RYVYLS from 7:30-11:30 p.m. Free admission.

Queen Elizabeth Public School and Mac’s have entered into a partnership program called Fueling Our Schools. We have been chosen to receive up to $2,000 to enhance school initiatives.

From 4 to 8 p.m. fuel up at Mac’s (at the pump designated for QEPS) to help support our school. Furthermore, if you bring your original receipt into the school office, your name will get entered into a draw for a Mac’s gift card worth $50 (receipts must be submitted by Friday, Oct. 28 at 3 p.m. )

OCTOBER 22 Harvest Supper at the Horton Community Centre Roast Beef with all the trimmings. $15 for Adults Children 6-12 $6.00 5 and under free.

Harvest Supper at St. Andrew’s United Church, Beachburg from 4 to 6:30 p.m. adults $14, children 12 and under $5.

Roast Beef Dinner and all of the trimmings at Calabogie United Church hall 1044 Madawaska St. in Calabogie, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Cost- adults: $15, children 7 to 12: $7 Downtown Fall Extravaganza craft sale/sidewalk sale from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Frew-Tober Craft Brewery and Food Truck Festival at Low Square from 1 to 7 p.m.

OCTOBER 23 Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Euchre at 1 p.m. Cost is $8 per player. Light snack at half time.

Everyone welcome!

The Greater Madawaska Seniors Housing Corporation will hold their annual general meeting and Information session at 2 p.m. The meeting will be in the Denbigh-Griffith Lions Hall located at 25991 Highway 41, in Griffith. There will be coffee and snacks. For more information please call Bill Griffiths at 613-7522201.

OCTOBER 24 Patrick’s Family History Group presents GPS Genealogical Proof Standard by Heather Oakley. Learn how to judge the validity of your sources to prove genealogical facts. Admission $5 at door for non-members.

Arnprior Public Library, 21 Madawaska Blvd, Arnprior 7-9 p.m. For more information contact 613-623-0001.

The Renfrew & Area Resource Centre (Kids Corp) is holding their annual general meeting at 6:30 p.m. in The Galbraith Room of the Renfrew Armouries. Refreshments will be served.

OCTOBER 25 Calling all interested in making a rag rug to the Golden Age Activity Centre. Class starts at 11 a.m. Sign up early and get your supplies. For further information call: 613-431-8289.

OCTOBER 26 Land that job! Drop in to Employment Networks or call 613-432-3424 to register for our free Ace the Interview info session from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church will be hosting a free community soup kitchen at noon. Please use the stairs at the rear entrance. Come and enjoy a meal amongst friends Four Hand Euchre Parties at the Cobden Curling Club, 43 Astrolabe Rd, Cobden. Cards start at 7:30 p.m., cost is $4 pee person and light lunch

is included. Prize to two highest accumulated punches for the four weeks.

Every Wednesday: Walking and Coffee Club at Horton Rec Centre from 11:30 a.m. to noon - Walking indoors or out? Noon - Nutritious soup lunch for $ 4 and from 1 to 3 p.m. - shuffleboard, cards, lend a book or just meet a new friend. Contacts: Helen 613-432-2728/Kathleen (Office) 613433-3303 or Val 613-432-8390

OCTOBER 27 If you are interested in making a career change that will improve your employment possibilities call 613432-3424 or drop in to Employment Networks and reserve a seat for our free Second Career info session from 1 to 4 p.m.

OCTOBER 28 There will be a Halloween Spaghetti Fundraising Dinner at the Golden Age Activity Centre from 5 to 7 p.m.

Cost $10 includes entertainment beginning at 5:30 p.m. with Dennis Harrington. For information call: 613-431-8289.

Renfrew County Fiddlers is holding “Bring a Friend Night.” Each member is asked to invite a friend/guest along at no charge. Our October dance is scheduled at the Renfrew Legion from 8 to 11 p.m. Enjoy a variety of music, dancing followed by a light lunch served with coffee and tea. Admission: members $4 and non-members: $6. N Freaky Friday ‐ Tricks and Treats from 5 to 8 p.m. Downtown Renfrew Kids of all ages visit participating retailers and receive tricks and treats and make sure to stop by the Haunted Alley sponsored by the Sense of Country beside the Information Centre.

The Vintage Kettle presents Night of Living Dead Zombie Walk, starting at 5 p.m. from 232 Raglan St. South, to join in the fun bring food donations in support of the Renfrew Food Bank, wear your best costume.

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Lease offer is based on a 24/48/48 month lease for 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab/2017 GMC Acadia/2017 GMC Terrain with 0.9%/1.9/0.9 effective APR. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. OAC by GM Financial. Monthly/bi-weekly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. A down payment or trade of $1,650/$1550/$1695 and $0 security deposit is required. Total obligation is $11,978/$22,164/$18,277. Option to purchase at lease end is $29,598/$15,822/$14,873. Excess wear and tear and km charges not included. Other lease options are available. Freight & PDI ($1,695), registration, air and tire levies, dealer fees and OMVIC fees included. Insurance, license, PPSA, and applicable taxes not included. Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered from October 1 to October 31, 2016. Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered from October 1 to October 31, 2016. Eligible new 2016 GMC Sierra Double Cab Elevation Edition: $10,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $5,250 Manufacturer-to-dealer credit (tax exclusive) valid toward the retail cash purchase, $1000 GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card (GM Card) or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive), $3,000 available manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) towards the retail cash purchase, finance or lease at participating dealers on a 2016 GMC Sierra Double Cab, and a $750 manufacturer to dealer Option Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive). Void where prohibited. See dealer for details. Discounts vary by model. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. Offers may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Available Wi-Fi® hotspot requires a data plan. Offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank® GM® Visa* Card (GM Card) or current Scotiabank® GM® Visa* Cardholders. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2016 or 2017 model year GMC delivered in Canada between October 1 and October 31, 2016. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on: GMC Canyon, Terrain, Acadia, G-Van, Yukon, Yukon XL; $1,000 credit available on: GMC Sierra and Sierra HD. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company (GM Canada) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GM Canada dealer for details. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. †The 2-Year Scheduled LOF Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2016 MY Chevrolet, Buick or GMC vehicle (excluding Spark EV) with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the Oil Life Monitoring System and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ††Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Service plan required. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Vehicle must be started or in accessory mode to access Wi-Fi. For the latest information, visit us at http://www.gmccanada.ca drop by your local GMC Dealer or call us at 1-800-GM-DRIVE.

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