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RPG closer to $22-million loan Steve Newman steve.newman@metroland.com

Renfrew Power Generation has been around since the early 1900s, following the building of the lower power generating station in 1903 by Thomas Low. Renfrewʼs upper station was built by the Town of Renfrew in 1911, but both stations are showing their age and need to be replaced sooner rather than later. Hence, the move to construct a new Thomas Low Generating Station Project, with the help of a loan of more than $22.3 million to Renfrew Power Generation. Monday night, council unanimously authorized the mayor and clerk to execute a financing and loan agreement with a Canadian chartered bank for the purpose of developing the Thomas Low project. This means the town is serving as security for the full loan amount, but the loan is considered low risk. Itʼs all considered a necessary next step in Renfrew Power Generationʼs future on the Bonnechere River. “Itʼs a first step in our future. Itʼs a big part,” Renfrew Power Generation general manager Peter Boldt told The

Renfrew Mercury EMC. The loan agreement is the most recent step in a process that has involved completion of a Ministry of the Environment environmental assessment, a Ministry of Natural Resources permit process, and the transitional agreement with the Ontario Power Authority. The OPA agreement will allow the transfer of operations from the current two generating stations in town to the new Thomas Low Generating Station. It will be located next to the lower station and construction could start this spring, says Boldt. Construction is expected to take about 18 months. “By the time we have this project up, the older plants will have had to have major overhauls,” admits the general manager. Future power generation sources are expected to include development of a project at First Chute, located another 10 kilometres downriver in Horton Township. RPG received formal support, from Renfrew council Monday night, to apply for Ontario Power Authority approval of a project at the first chute. RPG will be seeking the same formal support from Horton council.

Manor lighting tonight, Nativity Scene Sunday New track club is taking shape in Renfrew. – Page 25 –

The season of light is upon us. The Vern Yemen Nativity Scene will be lit at a 7 p.m. service Sunday in Low Square, Renfrew. Everyone is invited to the first Sunday of Advent by celebrating this event, a highlight of the Christmas season. Tonight the Bonnechere Manor seniorsʼ residence in Renfrew hosts its tree-lighting ceremony at 6 p.m.

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Stars of the show There was plenty of colour and variety in Saturday’s Cobden Santa Claus Parade, with 35 floats as well as horses and clowns, but the parade’s never complete until these stars appear. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus enthusiastically greet people along the route. Afterwards, they spent an hour meeting children and hearing their Christmas wishes.

Santa sets radar on Renfrew Peter Clark peter,clark@metroland.com

With the arrival of December on Saturday, you know that snowy days and the yuletide season arenʼt far behind. You also know the busy season for a big guy dressed in red swings into high gear. Renfrew officially kicks off the Christmas season Saturday (Dec. 1) with the arrival of Santa Claus to partake in the annual Renfrew Lions Club Santa Claus Parade. The 2012 parade gets underway at 1 p.m. from its customary start at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School. Itʼll roll down Stewart Street, across the bridge to Raglan, and up to the Renfrew

Armouries. There will be much to do once it gets there. “Weʼll have hot dogs and hot chocolate,” parade chairman Lion Randy Godin said. “Not only the participants, but everyone is invited. “Weʼll have a line for kids to get a bag of candy, and a second lineup to actually see Santa. “Santa usually stays until everyone (child) has gone through,” Godin added. The firefighters will be out with their boots collecting again this year, while there will also be a group collecting food items to fill a truck for the food bank. While he canʼt forecast how many floats will be in this

yearʼs Santa Claus parade, Godin noted the registration line-up starts around 11 a.m. “Most people have pre-registered,” he said, “but you can still register a float by calling 613-432-4488. Applications are also available at Sears, ProTyre and Laurier Optical today and tomorrow. “Now all we need is good weather,” Godin added. Mrs. Claus will be hosting breakfast Saturday at the Armouries from 8 to 11 a.m. The Renfrew parade is the first of two Santa Claus parades in the immediate area this weekend. The Calabogie Lions host their annual parade Sunday. It leaves St. Josephʼs Catholic School in Calabogie at 1:30 p.m. R0011773524

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The Cobden 4-H Horse Club float includes, from left in the foreground, cowgirls Kayla Brokenshire of Eganville and Tara Robinson of Cobden during the varied and entertaining Cobden Santa Claus Parade last Saturday.

It’s a tight squeeze for driver Darryl Charbonneau with this Cobden Bus Lines mini-bus.

The hot skier on Ed Stairs’ multi-faceted float drew several smiles.

9 t h Annual C andlelight Memorial Service W hen: Sat urd ay, D ecember 8 t h , 201 2 T ime: 7:00 p.m. L ocat ion: Pilon Family Chapel 5 0 John Street North, Arnprior W e wou ld like to extend a warm i nvit ation to attend ou r annu al C andlelight Memorial S erv ice. A t imee of refreshment and friendsh ip will f ollow in the P ilon Family Reception Cent re. T his serv ice will offer a warm and thoughtful t ribute to h onou r l oved on es who hav e gon e before us and remain close to ou r h earts. The serv ice will feature seasonal music a nd a m emorial m essage that we hope will provide c omfort and peace. W e wou ld like to remember you r loved one by read ing h is or her n ame a loud during the serv ice. P lease R.S.V.P. at 613-- 6 23-- 5 194 b y Thu rsday, December 6 t h , 2012 W hen you call, please lee ave the name of you r loved one(s) that y ou w ou ld like remembered du ring the s ervice.

The Whitewater Sno-Goers Snowmobile Club float was among several in the Cobden Santa Claus Parade last Saturday. In the front row are Nick Williams and Julie Resmer; second row, from left are Braden Smaglinski, Julia Williams, Janet and Jocelyn Smaglinski, and Rachel Williams.

Whitewater Region Fire Department chief Wayne Heubner has grandson William Heubner, 4, aboard a fire truck for this special day.

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Bonnechere Manor celebrates opening of Cobden centre Eganville, Beachburg and Calabogie and we are excited to be providing Day Program Services to County of Renfrew Citizens ďŹ ve days per week in this centralized location here in Cobden,â€? Hoelke said. “Without further adieu I would like to welcome the Venerable Rob Davis, Archdeacon for the Deanery of Pembroke, Anglican Diocese of Ottawa, who will provide Blessings for the Parish Hall,â€? Hoelke said. After the blessing, Bonnechere Valley Township Mayor Jennifer Murphy brought greetings on behalf of Warden Bob Sweet. After the ribbon-cutting, Hoelke thanked many. “Thanks to Reverend Linda Wheeler, Alice Ferguson and the parishioners of St. PaulĘźs Anglican Church. This hall provides a warm and welcoming environment for the day program clients and staff. We look forward to the ongoing relationship between the County of Renfrew Bonnechere Manor and St. PaulĘźs Anglican Church,â€? he said. “Thanks to Lee Kirkwood and the environmental services team who assisted with transforming the church hall into a beautiful setting for the day program clients. “Thanks to Erin Wilson and the day program staff for transitioning the clients to the new site. I can see that this space is quickly becoming “a day awayâ€? for clients. “I would also like to thank the day program clients, guests and volunteers in attendance. The support that the community has shown in this relocation effort speaks to kindness and community spirit that is very much present in the County of Renfrew,â€? Hoelke said. The grand opening closed with refreshments and fellowship.

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An official opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony was held last Thursday at the new Bonnechere Manor senior/adult day program satellite in Cobden. Marking the occasion are, from left, Bonnechere Manor administrator Shayne Hoelke, Township of Whitewater Region Reeve Don Rathwell, day program client Rita Dioette, Bonnechere Manor client outreach program supervisor Erin Wilson, Bonnechere Valley Township Mayor Jennifer Murphy, County of Renfrew CEO-clerk Jim Hutton and Rev. Linda Wheeler of the Parish of Stafford-Whitewater.

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Local 449 president and v-p challenge other unions to help steve.newman@metroland.com

Renfrew County United Way executive director David Studham is grateful for a recent $200 cheque from the Ontario Public Service Employee Union. Half of the $200 was donated by OPSEU Local 449, and half by OPSEUʼs Region 4, which includes Ottawa, Cornwall and Kingston. Local 449 president Ben Treidlinger, a case worker with the Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services, and vice-president Mike Allen, a Central Ambulance Communication Centre dispatcher, challenge other local unions to match or beat the $200 donation. Studham admits thereʼs

a long way to go if the local United Way is going to reach its 2012 goal of $500,000. With five weeks remaining, a little over 60 per cent of its goal, or $301,000, had been raised. Twenty-one proposals before Renfrew County United Way for next year will cost $670,000. “Iʼm hoping we can exceed our campaign goal, but if we donʼt, some of those proposals wonʼt see the light of day,” said Studham. Programs or issues supported by United Way include transportation for seniors, mental health programming, housing for the homeless, and youth at risk. “We need to continue to make a difference in peopleʼs lives and continue to support

community projects that are important,” said Renfrew resident Sandi Heins, honorary chair of the Renfrew County United Way campaign. “Also, the money raised in Renfrew County stays in Renfrew County,” she said. Treidlinger, whoʼs challenging other local unions via email to support the cause, said United Way is important “because it represents the community. Itʼs local dollars going to the local communities.” Donations can also be made at 21 of Renfrew Countyʼs 33 banks or credit unions. To learn more about Renfrew County United Way and how to donate to the campaign, visit www.renfrewcountyunitedway.ca or call 613-732-0436.

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Recent fact-finding visits to the municipalities of Casselman and Alexandria should improve the management of Renfrewʼs drinking water in 2013. The summer drought in Renfrew County altered the chemistry of the water, leaving a buildup of manganese. Manganese isnʼt a health concern whatsoever, says Renfrew development and works director Mike Asselin. But he says it creates darker water that appears to be dirtier. As a result, the town flushed about 62 kilometres of water mains this fall to remove the buildup of manganese. “Both of those treatment plants have facilities for treatment of manganese,” said Asselin of the Nov. 16 visit to Alexandria and Casselman by himself, two J.L. Richards engineering consultants and the townʼs Ontario Clean Water Agency chief operator. “During the drought of 2012 we did see the manganese levels in the river spike, and our treatment system at the water treatment plant has no way to treat for manganese,” said Asselin. “So it ends up oxidizing in the system, and some homes were getting brown water out of

the taps. Although it was safe, it was very unpleasant-looking, and itʼs something we want to absolutely avoid.” The only way to avoid this situation is to establish a manganese-treatment system, says Asselin. Central to that system is potassium permanganate. This chemical oxidizes the manganese into solids. The solids would then be removed by filters at the water-treatment plant, before entering the drinking-water system. Both Casselman and Alexandria have a yearround issue with manganese. “We saw the chemical feed system they use, and storage, and talked to them about storage requirements and the sensitivities of overdosing or under-dosing that chemical,” said Asselin. Over-dosing can provide a pink colouring of the water. With or without a drought, the town sees elevated manganese levels each spring, so the hope is to have a treatment system in place for the spring of 2013. The anticipated cost is $40,000 to $50,000, says Asselin. “Weʼd still have to do regular directional flushing, as part of our maintenance of our distribution system, but nothing to the extent that we saw this year.”

No relief for GM residents in aftermath of July 23 storm Peter Clark peter.clark@metroland.com

Greater Madawaska Township is grateful to be getting assistance from the Ontario Disaster Relief Assistance Program (ODRAP), but itʼs not what they had applied for. The township will receive $225,000 for clean up from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MMAH) as an initial payment. That number could increase to a maximum of $525,000. The municipality has until Dec. 31, 2012 to complete the municipal cleanup effort and eligible costs will be covered by the Province, it was noted at the council meeting Tuesday afternoon. Greater Madawaska Town-

ship Mayor Peter Emon informed council, the private sector will receive no assistance from the July 23 macroburst, which caused heavy damage at Norway Lake and other areas of the township. “We asked for the funds (compensation to private land owners). No reason was given,” the mayor said. “Itʼs disappointing.” PLAYGROUND GRANTS TURNED DOWN

A review of playground equipment earlier in the year in both Calabogie and Griffith revealed that some needed to be removed and updated. The township applied for a Farm Credit Canada (FCC) grant in May and Hydro One

Power Play grant in June. Both grants were in the amount of $25,000. However, the two bids were unsuccessful. SANTA CLAUS PARADE

The first Sunday of December is usually a big day in Calabogie, and this year is no exception. Santa Claus will be parking his sleigh in the village for the annual parade in his honour. The Calabogie Lions Club Santa Claus Parade leaves St. Josephʼs Catholic School at 1:30 p.m. Also, the Christmas in Our Town Concert fundraiser for the rink takes place at the Calabogie Community Hall Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 or $15 per family.

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Renfrew County United Way executive director Dave Studham and honorary campaign chair Sandi Heins accept this cheque from Mike Allen, vice-president for the Ontario Public Service Employee Union Local 449 in Renfrew.

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With Ontarians starting to head out for social outings in celebration of the upcoming holiday season, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are pulling out all stops to take impaired drivers off roads between now and the new year. The OPP is conducting its annual Festive R.I.D.E. (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) campaign from Nov. 24 to Jan. 2 and people are being reminded that R.I.D.E. stops will be highly visible throughout the campaign. According to the OPP, 61 people have died in alcoholrelated motor vehicle collisions within OPP jurisdiction so far this year (2012). This number is up by more than 17 per cent when compared to the 52 people who lost their lives in impaired driving collisions by this time last year (2011) and the OPP is taking this increase in fatalities seriously. “Last year, during our 2011-2012 Festive R.I.D.E. campaign, our ofďŹ cers charged 682 motorists with impaired driving and issued a Warn Range suspension to 583 drivers who registered a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) between .05 and .08,â€? says OPP Highway Safety Division Chief Superintendent Commander

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The Township of McNab/Braeside will not be responsible for damages to mail boxes, newspaper containers or other appurtenances that are privately owned and erected on Township right-of-ways that may be damaged through winter snowplowing operations.

OPP ramp up Festive RIDE Don Bell. “The number of charges we laid is more than double when compared to the 308 drivers we charged with impaired driving during the 2010-2011 campaign and as such, people can expect to see us ramp up our enforcement over the holidays to put a stop to this life-threatening driving behaviour.â€? Larry Beechey, Provincial Commander, TrafďŹ c Safety and Operational Support backed up the comments. “Clearly, our ofďŹ cers are doing their part to remove impaired drivers from our roads during the holidays, but it takes a collective public effort to ensuring that no driver gets away with driving impaired. ItĘźs simple – if you plan on drinking, do not plan to drive. Instead, arrange for a designated driver, take a taxi, stay overnight or take public transit. We rely on the public to report crime and impaired driving is a crime that should be treated no differently. If you suspect that someone is driving or about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 and report it. In doing so, you are helping us save lives and removing a criminal threat from our roads.â€? The OPP invites members of the public to join them on Facebook to share their views about impaired driving and the OPPĘźs Festive R.I.D.E. campaign.

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Quick change scam hits Renfrew business The Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police warns businesses to be wary after a female quick-change scam artist struck in Renfrew Nov. 26. At about 6:30 p.m. the female paid for some groceries. She then handed the cashier a quantity of new $50 bills and requested change. The scammer was given the change in $20 bills. The female then became upset, caused a scene and demanded the change in $5 bills. When the cashier refused, the female demanded her $50 bills be returned. After the female left, the cashier realized that not all of the $20 dollar bills were returned. The female is described as mid 40s and East Indian. She is believed to also be responsible for a similar incident in Madoc Nov. 21. Const. Mark Yarmel is investigating. Signs to watch for: people requesting change for large denominations of cash, who then change their mind and request different bills, and people causing a scene in an effort to cause cashiers to rush to please them. Always count all bills carefully, and for large bill exchanges request customers attend the bank. If someone is acting suspicious call the OPP at 1-888310-1122. BREAK AND ENTER

Someone used a brick to break a window and enter the Royal Canadian Legion in Cobden. A screen and window were damaged, but there did not appear to be anything stolen. The break-in occurred overnight Nov. 18 and was reported by the caretaker on Monday morning. Const. Hayley Chaplin is investigating. A shed was entered sometime during the past two weeks and a toolbox was stolen. The owner of the property on Archibald Street in McNabBraeside reports the shed was unlocked and no damage was done. Const. Sarah Turcotte is investigating. DOMESTIC DISPUTES

During the past week the Renfrew OPP have investigated six domestic disputes. One male was charged with assault.

TRAILER STOLEN

A trailer was stolen overnight in Renfrew Nov. 21. The trailer was parked at Deslaurier Custom Cabinets on Hall Avenue in Renfrew near the rear of the building. The trailer is described as a 2012 Miska dump trailer. It was 14 feet long, black with wood raised panel on the side, white wheels and Ontario licence J7684W. Const. Mark Yarmel is investigating. A homemade trailer was stolen from a property on Burnstown Road in McNabBraeside Township. The 2008 black utility trailer had Ontario licence F1014D on it at the time, and was stolen overnight Nov. 18. Const. Sarah Turcotte is investigating. THEFTS

Items were stolen from unlocked cars on Raglan Street North and Grigg Avenue in Renfrew during the past week. Please remove valuables from your vehicle and lock it up for the night. Two cell phones were stolen. One was recovered when the owner used the ďŹ nd-my-iphone application. The 11-yearold who had the stolen property can not be charged due to their age. The other stolen phone remains outstanding. A licence plate was stolen from a vehicle overnight in a private driveway on Goshen Road. There are no suspects. From Nov. 20 to Nov. 22 several pieces of equipment were stolen from a truck parked at Safebore Inc. on Russett Drive in McNabBraeside Township. Tools related to underground drilling were stolen. The total value of the theft exceeds $17,000. Const. Drew DunďŹ eld is investigating. The Renfrew detachment responded to 138 calls for service during the past week. Someone may have information that could assist police in solving these crimes. If you have information on any criminal offence that results in charges being laid, you qualify for an award of up to $2,000. Call Pembroke-Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 735-8477 (735-Tips). You can also reach Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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Tuesday, December 4th | 7:30 p.m. Members FREE, Students FREE, guests $5 The Macnamara Field Naturalists’ Club promotes the understanding and preservation of nature in the Ottawa Valley. New members are always welcome and Students are welcome to attend for Free!

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$500 per person or $1500 per family Tickets available in advance at Scotiabank Renfrew or at the door on concert night ¡ Refreshments ¡ All proceeds to help support the Community Rink Portion of dollars raised will be matched by Scotiabank Renfrew Contact: Marie Buscomb 613-752-2576

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The science lab is a another new edition to the campus. Instructor, Sarah Hall, teaches in the new Environmental Technician program at the campus and was pleased to speak at family night about the many features of the lab.

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Lucas Benkhe, whose dad Shawn teaches at the college, clearly approves of the new gymnasium. The gymnasium at the new campus is a major attraction for stuThe Kathleen and F. Allan Huckabone Library is a two dents. The previous did not study space that offers spectacular views of the Ottawa have a gym or fitness. The River. new campus has both.

New Algonquin College campus opens to students Algonquin College in the Ottawa Valley

The bright smiles and contagious enthusiasm set the tone as students arrived at Algonquin Collegeʼs new Waterfront Campus in Pembroke for the very first time. Following 17 months of construction, the $36-million campus opened to students Oct. 29. Campus Dean, Karen Davies, could not contain her excitement in describing the mood at the campus. “Our students, faculty and staff have waited a long time for this day to come. Everyone is so excited to finally be in the building and to experience this beautiful campus. It truly is an extraordinary feeling to see this wonderful project completed,” she said. The campus features 16 classrooms, nine specialized learning labs, a gymnasium and fitness centre, two-storey library, centralized student services, a student commons and much more. The energy efficient building has several sustainability features that make it environmentally friendly including rainwater harvesting and natural day lighting. Constructed near the shores of the Ottawa River and next door to Pembrokeʼs picturesque waterfront park, the campus provides students with an exceptional backdrop for their studies. “We cannot thank the City of Pembroke enough for partnering with us to make this project happen. This is a beautiful parcel of land for a college campus, and we are very pleased to support the efforts now underway to

rejuvenate the cityʼs downtown,” says Davies. The first look inside the building was overwhelming for some students. They were greeted by Student Services staff who helped them find their classrooms and provided them with maps of the entire building. First year Practical Nursing student, Maddie Barr of Pembroke, said: “Iʼm relieved that we are finally here. It feels like a college campus should, and the building is awesome.” For the past couple of months, the college has had to rent space within the community to deliver some of its programming, including holding nursing labs at the Pembroke Mall. Students in the Computer Systems Technician program were also pleasantly surprised with their applied learning lab. Devin Cousins of Pembroke, a first-year student in the program, says: “The equipment and server are top of the line and thatʼs really important to our class. The lab is spacious and the facilities in the rest of the building are very impressive,” added Cousins. Cleaning, trades, and information technology crews worked throughout the weekend to get the building ready for occupancy. Public tours of the new Waterfront Campus will begin on Friday, Dec. 7 to give students and staff the opportunity to get settled in their new environment. Members of the public can book a tour by calling Alana at the college at 613-735-4700, ext. 2700. Public tours will continue on Friday afternoons into the New Year.

Dean Karen Davies, who has spent years working on bringing the new campus to the area, welcomed guests at the family and retirees sneak peek at the Waterfront Campus.

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‘Tis the season to be careful, and tolerant The Christmas season is here – the season of parades, parties, presents and shopping. ItĘźs also the season of warnings. As the holidays approach we are reminded of the countless dangers we face. Drive safely. Be cautious with Christmas lights. DonĘźt overspend – the punch from that spiked rum eggnog is nothing compared to the sting of a serious ďŹ nancial hangover. But while we worry about our physical

selves, maybe itʟs time to look beyond, to the thing that really matters – our spiritual health. Every year, in Renfrewʟs historic Low Square, the Vern Yemen Memorial Nativity Scene brings spiritual focus to an often frantic time of year. The project began to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas – the birth of Christ. Itʟs a gentle reminder that faith, not festivity nor spending fury, is where our attention should be trained.

There has been a lot of stir in recent years by people alarmed that Christmas has lost its meaning, They attack those who dare murmur ĘťHappy Holidays.Ęź In reality, there is nothing wrong with the phrase. ItĘźs a legitimate wish and no cause for alarm. Oddly, the loudest voices on such trivial matters are seldom seen at the countless celebrations that best promote the Christmas season, such as the Nativity unveiling in Low Square.

Rather than scream for everyone to fall in line with oneĘźs own beliefs, why not be more tolerant, more Christian. Why not move beyond talking the talk and walk the walk. Support your fellow citizens who are working hard to preserve the spiritual wonder of Christmas through special events, concerts, tree lighting ceremonies and services that lie at the heart of the season. So hereĘźs a wish for peace on earth and goodwill to all men.

COLUMN

You better not pout... LUCY HASS View from the ‘frew It is a Renfrew institution that touches generations. Memories of the Renfrew Lions Club Santa Claus parade run as deep as any. ThereĘźs so much joy and colour and candy and cold, how indelible could a moment get? Growing up, my parade favourite was that jolly old fellow. No, not Santa Claus, but PlantersĘź Mr. Peanut. He looked so impressive as he strutted down Raglan in his tall, black hat. As a teen, I still went to the parade, although it was more about mingling with friends; watching with the cool detachment that is part of those awkward years. A pre-parade stop at the StedmanĘźs or WoolworthĘźs lunch counter was common. Too old for kiddy candy, we settled for fries and a pop. Over the years my focus has changed, quite literally. The past 33 have involved off-and-on gigs photographing the event, the most memorable being the year it was so bitterly cold that I had to repeatedly run into the convenience store in the former Haramis Restaurant, now 7 Star Sushi, to unfreeze my old Olympus OM1. And a couple years ago I had the pleasure of jumping onto a Renfrew Mercury oat organized by sales consultant Stephanie Jamieson and former employee Ann Limlaw. IĘźd never been in the parade before, and although it was cold, the holiday spirit was warm. This weekend Santa is back, thanks to the tireless efforts of the Renfrew Lions Club and IĘźll be back on duty, click-click-clicking my way through another holiday season. Say cheese! CONGRATS, ALGONQUIN COLLEGE

College was a wonderful time. Sure, leaving Renfrew was tough, stepping

away from the comfort of home and two loving parents and friends who were staying in town for one more year of high school. But I was ready and anxious for the chance to immerse myself in subjects I truly loved. I hoped college would give me the foundation I needed for my lifeĘźs work. I was not disappointed. From journalism professor Mike Carmichael to gifted photographer Mike de Moree who fuelled my passion for photography, the staff was inspiring. Equally inspiring was the schoolĘźs physical setting as Canadore College sat just outside North Bay, surrounded by natureĘźs beauty. As time passes, I feel increasingly removed from that glorious time, but a recent tour of the new Algonquin College of the Upper Ottawa Valley stirred a ood of precious memories. Secondary education is a gift, and thanks to government loans and grants in the mid-1970s, I was able to pursue my dream despite my familyĘźs limited ďŹ nances after my parents sold the farm and moved into town. Walking the halls of PembrokeĘźs Algonquin campus recently, it was clear that every thought was given to fostering a rich and fulďŹ lling school experience. Construction began on the Algonquin College Waterfront Campus in May of 2011 and the goal was to add 300 new student spaces. Other objectives were to create new student resources such as a library and student commons, enhanced recreational and ďŹ tness facilities, and improved access to post-secondary training and skills development in the Ottawa Valley. The 100,000-square-foot campus is being evaluated for the Canada Green Building CouncilĘźs (LEED) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-Gold CertiďŹ cation. The design-build team was comprised of Giffels Corporation and NORR Architects. The ofďŹ cial opening of the new college is being held today in Pembroke. Best wishes go out to the administration, staff and students as they turn a new page in the collegeĘźs history. Education is one of lifeĘźs greatest gifts, and the new Algonquin College campus in Pembroke is sure to inspire people of all ages to follow their dreams, right here at home.

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A) Yes, if you’re not harming other

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people, you should be free to do what you want.

The new property assessment notices have been received by area landowners. Is the system on which municipal property taxes are based fair?

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the higher taxes you should pay.

B) No, every property-owner uses municipal services, so everyone should pay the same amount no matter what the value.

C) No, taxpayers will be forced to foot ever-increasing health care bills as legalization will result in more drug users.

D) Yes, legalization and taxation of

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the sale of marijuana will take revenue away from organized crime and divert it to help pay down deficits.

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C) Yes, but fine-tune the system by having MPAC re-evalue properties annually instead of this potentially misleading four-year phased-in system.

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D) No, get rid of property taxes completely and provide municipal services through increased income and sales taxes.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

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Think before you act vehicle was well in excess of the posted speed limit. I turned up Bruce Street and at the lights, by WendyĘźs, lo and behold, there was the same vehicle in the drive-thru of Tim Hortons. How foolish is that? In our governmentĘźs perception, further costly studies needed to be done to better understand the needs on Highway 17, per improvements. DonĘźt think so. DriversĘź habits need to be severely altered. Those monies could have been better spent to aid our police forces. They have a tough job to keep these drivers under control and a lot heftier ďŹ nes would go a long way towards that end. Another instance of stupidity I recently witnessed was at the top of Storyland Hill. I was driving towards the corner, just before the Castleford Road turn, when I noticed a

gold-coloured, full-size Chev truck coming up behind me very quickly. That is a double, solidlines, 90 degrees blind corner, marked at 60 km per hour. This moron passed me, on the inside, when I was into the corner. If anyone had been coming from StorylandĘźs direction, they would have been met head on. Now, if drivers like that have a death wish, so be it. But I grow weary of this type of driving behaviour, and wish to live a long, fulďŹ lled life. And, unfortunately, I witness this disturbing behaviour every day I drive. So, in conclusion, people – think before you act. A motor vehicle, in the wrong hands, is a weapon. Slow down. Life is too short as it is. Thank you. Yours truly, James Fraser Haley Station

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To the editor: Jim Geymonatʼs letter (NDP positions dangerous, The Mercury, Nov. 22, 2012) is so full of half truths and falsehoods that it is redolent of Conservative Party attack ads. He wonders why the NDP voted against two bills setting “minimum penalties for (1) vandalizing war monuments and (2) wearing a face mask while protesting.” (1) Setting minimum penalties ties the hands of judges who should be given discretionary powers so that they may consider circumstances in passing sentences. (2) I may be wearing a ski mask at a demonstration because it is cold. Wearing a face mask is not, in itself, a criminal act. Anything that, without valid reason, inhibits the citizenʼs right to demonstrate and protest is fundamentally undemocratic. Geymonat asserts that the NDP has “been taken over by radicals”. In fact, the party has been drifting to the right for several decades and the radicals have seen their influence decline. He then asserts that the party is not democratic because it tells all its members how to vote on abortion. Because our parliamentary system leaves entirely too much power in the hands of the prime minister and a few insiders and makes virtually every measure one of confidence, all parties exercise

To the editor: Mr. Geymonatʼs NDP bashing is nothing but lies. Why make it illegal to wear masks? The riot police wear them. Not to vote for abortion and be expelled is a lie; nobody ever got expelled because of this. Anybody committing crimes against civilians should be investigated. To preserve democracy and freedom in Afghanistan. Donʼt make me laugh. Sharia law in Ontario? You need 70 per cent Muslim for that. Also, there is more freedom in South America than we had under democratically-elected dictators. Chaves in Venezuela was this year democratically elected for a third time. He nationalized oil and gave it to the poor. Columbia is a country run by big landowners with death squads and anti-union parties kept up with American money. With Castro and Chaves the poor are better off, with free education and health care, than the rest of South America. Sir, the smell of the bull doesnʼt come from the NDP but from ultra-Conservatives like you. Jack Schinkel Renfrew

control over their members. The Conservative Party is the real control freak in this regard; Harperʼs PMO exercises virtually dictatorial control over its party members. Next: “.. .at a general meeting of the NDP, one of the members brought forth a motion wanting to declare every Canadian soldier the equivalent of a terrorist.” Since no such motion ever came to the floor at a party convention, I am unable to identify this particular incident but that idea is not and never has been the partyʼs position. Of course, every political party attracts a few nut cases, the Conservatives more than most. As for the question of war crimes, I hope Geymonat is not suggesting that if such have been committed by Canadian soldiers, the criminals should be protected from the law? Next he writes, “Marion Boyd ... pressured Premier McGuinty to bring in Sharia Law in Ontario.” Boyd referred to the 1991 Arbitration Act which provides for the application of Muslim, Jewish or other religionʼs precepts in cases of family law (e.g. divorce) if both parties agree and it does not contravene provincial or Canadian law or the Charter of Rights. Hardly a defence of Sharia Law! Now we come to the question of Latin America where Geymonat asserts that “South

America is being swallowed up one country after another by radical socialist governments that are damaging their economies and have poor human rights.” (Geymonat uses the terms socialist and communist without differentiating or saying what he thinks they mean.) In fact, these countries have had to cope with the Great Recession of 2008 and have done so rather better than the countries of North America and Europe. As for human rights, after shunting off US supported oligarchies and military dictatorships, most of them are doing rather well at developing human rights for workers and peasants oppressed for years by the aforementioned oligarchs. Then Geymonat makes a statement which staggers the imagination: “There is one country in South America that is quite remarkable, like a shining light in a dark place, itʼs called Columbia.” But the country is wracked by conflict between the rebels - Farc - and the government. Death squads in the pay of large landowners or associated with the army brutalize the indigenous people and all sides deal in narcotics. Its former president, Uribe, with American aid carried on an unrelenting military campaign against the rebels while secretly facilitating the flow of drugs to the USA. American officials knew this but had no one else

to deal with in their war on drugs. The drug lord Pablo Escobar used to joke that if it werenʼt for Uribeʼs help, he would have to swim to Miami to get his drugs to the Gringos. This is the country that is “a shining light in a dark place”? True, the new president Santos and the Fare both seem to have recognized that neither can win this war and have agreed negotiate. But the fighting continues. They may be “doing the best they can to overcome past problems,” but they have a long way to go before theyʼll be “a shining light”. Perhaps the fact that Mr. Harper is trying to negotiate another of his mysterious free trade deals with Columbia to satisfy Canadian mining corporations has something to do with Geymonatʼs rosy view of the place? Incidentally, the countries which are acting as facilitators in the peace negotiations are Venezuela, Cuba, Norway and Chile all except Chile, are “socialist” or “communist”. Chile could have applied for his opprobrium since it once freely elected a communist president but the CIA put a stop to that by having him murdered and a brutal military dictatorship installed. I wonʼt go into the complex question of Omar Kadar except to say that charging a combatant with murder for killing in battle has dubious validity and that charging a

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focused on raising her two daughters, but now that theyĘźre getting a bit older sheĘźs ready to make it a full-time gig and looking for clients who would beneďŹ t from her expertise. Sheahan graduated in 2002 from AlgonquinĘźs Advanced Interior Design Program and soon after realized residential design was her true passion. She has worked alongside other designers, been employed by a custom kitchen company and done freelance design. Her completed projects include planning and designing of unďŹ nished basements, new additions and entire home renovations.

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There are several projects she counts among her favourites, including a Burnstown Road farmhouse in which the family lived before moving to their current house in Renfrew. “I was my own client so youĘźre able to do what you want with it to some degree,â€? she said. Limited only in budget, the couple gutted the home and started from scratch. The blank canvas was an exciting opportunity for the designer. “Because we were able to gut the whole thing I was able to do the oor plan from scratch,â€? said Sheahan. That gave her the ability to ensure the home had everything the growing family needed. Designed in a traditional style, the house will always have a special place in her heart. Another career highlight for Sheahan was a redo of her sisterĘźs Renfrew-area low-slung bungalow. With quite a modern shell and design concept, the project was unlike many other more traditional jobs.â€? “Going quite modern was really fun too,â€? she said. “A lot of clients arenĘźt up for going that modern.â€? Sheehan reminds potential clients that sheĘźs available to provide as little or as much support as a client needs. “I want people to know that someone can help them with something as simple as a oor plan or in choosing ďŹ nishes. It doesnĘźt need to be a full renovation,â€? she said. For more information, visit www.dsheahandesign.ca.

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The Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual Newcomers’ Night recently, and imagine the surprise when two couples, who were once neighbours in Barrhaven in 1982, discovered they had landed together, this past August, in Renfrew. Both men are retired Bell Canada employees. From left are, former Stittsville residents Steve and Rita Mears, Bob Moran and Deb Macdonald. Twenty registered families learned about their new home at booths run by 28 businesses and community programs.

Welcome, neighbour Renfrew Mayor Bill Ringrose chats with Metroland Media interim managing editor Theresa Fritz at The Renfrew Mercury EMC booth at Newcomers’ Night. Sales consultant David Gallagher and news editor Lucy Hass were also on hand to welcome new residents to the town. “I’m so happy that so many of you have decided to give Renfrew a chance,” the mayor told the gathering. Ringrose said Renfrew has a lot of civic pride and offered an open door to all municipal departments. “We’d like to help you. You have a right to speak to whoever is in charge,” he said. There are 48 new residents in the area, the Chamber of Commerce reports.

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Local artist showcases new batiks, plans pre-Christmas open studio Lucy Hass lucy.hass@metroland.com

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Valerie Miller shows just a small sample of her many hand-made quilted products from placemats to pillows, and impressive new line of batiks.

Valerie Miller lives a colourful life. From her studio at the back of her Raglan Street home, she transforms bolts and scraps of fabric into pillowcases, placemats, runners, duvet covers and more. Some might see only heaps of cloth when they scan Millerʼs work area, but itʼs really piles of potential. Aside from her own creations and pattern kits called frags, featuring four patterns each, Miller also sells fabric to other quilters and fabric artists, including a fresh, new stock of interesting batiks from Contemporary Sewing Materials out of Richmond, B.C. The broad range of Canadiandesigned batiks are suitable for a wide range of projects from placemats to custom wall hangings. Miller carries about 75 bolts of batik, 100 bolts of other prints from stripes to circles, and “oodles and oodles of pieces.” Batting for pillows is also available. Beginning in December she will offer workshops to share her passion for fabrics and their design potential. Miller has been showing her craft at shows in Burnstown, Kingston, Deep River, Sudbury, Ottawaʼs Congress Centre, Haliburton, Bracebridge, Picton and points beyond. She was also part of the firstever Renfrew Art in the Park show at Haramis Park in Renfrew this past summer. Miller notes that no two fabric creations are ever the same and

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customers are invited to contact her and submit online photos and dimensions to show the art they would like. Or they can always visit her at her Valerie Miller Quilted Covers open studio in Renfrew. Just phone ahead to 613-432-9974. One woman even drove all the way from Bracebridge to go through the mountain of fabric with Miller. Miller plans to run her open studio Dec. 1 until Christmas, followed by workshops after Christmas until March. Workshop participants will be able to choose from a broad range of projects, with varying degrees of difficulty from beginner to advanced. Looking back, her love of fabric is deep-rooted. She remembers sewing her first coat when she was about 12 years old. Another fond memory is about 20 years old, when former Renfrew Mercury editor Elaine Dick photographed her young son and daughter wearing homemade Halloween costumes. As a student, Miller studied interior design. “In subsequent years I have worked part time, been an at-home mother of two very active children – now at university, and involved community volunteer and small business owner,” she says. “I embarked on my career as a full-time crafts person, as my children left home to follow their own interests, but quilting began as a part-time pursuit some years earlier.” In 2009 Miller was invited to represent Renfrew County in the

Eastern Ontario Artists Marketplace at Torontoʼs spring One-ofa-Kind Show and attended the subsequent Christmas show. Most recently, her endeavours include designing and publishing a series of small quilt patterns for one of Canadaʼs largest fabric production and distribution companies, and workshopping her original techniques and designs. “The creative process has always been an essential part of any endeavour for me. “This expression, shared with a love of natural fibre, clean line, colour, design, texture and detail, has, after many incarnations, brought me to small quilts. “Each new combination of hue, original design or inventive technique provides fresh enthusiasm for what I do. “The ever-changing nature and growth of ideas from one project to the next is infectious and leaves me with a passion and energy for future creative challenges.” Miller says a series of small quilts begins with a selection of fine 100 per cent cotton, hand and commercially-dyed textiles.These distinctive fabrics are combined with traditional artistry and contemporary style to create table, pillow and wall covers, each individual and unique. “With careful attention to design and construction, quilt tops are rotary blade cut, hand machine sewn, layered with compressed poly batting and cotton muslin backing and quilted, producing a refined, tailored finish. “Each piece is designed and carried to completion by me solely,” she explained.

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Christmas bake sale held at Renfrew Baptist Church The Renfrew Baptist Church held its annual Christmas bake sale Saturday. At right, top, Rev. Thomas Smith’s homemade zucchini loaves were a hit. Below, Kaireen Parent and her brother Kenny Parent check out the many baked goods and holiday treats for sale at the church fundraiser.

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Peanut butter, should we feed it to the birds?

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sent us this note: We would like to pass along the news that our first snow buntings have appeared, about 20 feeding on weed seeds. There are about 17 wild turkeys that arrive every few days for a walk-about. Thank you for the news. Snow buntings will arrive in huge ocks when there is an abundance of weed seeds available for them to eat. They move along in waves, one group ying over the next as they race along. The least disturbance will send them scattering in several directions as they y away. Horned larks and Lapland longspurs will sometimes join the large ocks of buntings. Both the larks and the longspurs are darker than the buntings and require a sharp eye to spot them among the active buntings. PINE GROSBEAKS

Len and Joan Chamberlain sent us this email: We spotted a pine grosbeak at our feeder this morning. From your description in The Mercury we confirmed that it was a female, olive head, rump and two white wing

bars. It was alone and feeding on the ground with the chickadees on sunflower seed. We would like to know if there is anything special we have to do to participate in the Christmas Bird Count. There is nothing complicated to do for the bird count. You will receive a phone call within the next two weeks with the details. Thank you for the email and offering your help. Don Ring has two pair of pine grosbeaks at his feeders. The birds have been attracted by the sunower seeds, berries and apples. Cedric Wight has seen both pine grosbeaks and evening grosbeaks in the past month in the area of Seventh and Eighth Streets. Henry Schmidt has two pair of pine grosbeaks at his feeder. He has noted that the ospreys nested in their usual area near Black Donald Lake again this year. UNUSUAL GOLDFINCH

Tom Elmore has an American goldďŹ nch coming to his Niger seed feeder that has a pure white head. The bird will very likely regain its bright yellow plumage when it moults in the spring before the breeding season. If you live on the River Road watch for this bird at your

feeder. It will give us an idea as to the feeding area of this unusual goldďŹ nch. RUFFED GROUSE

Rick Lester has a male rugged grouse that is not sure of the season. The grouse is doing his spring breeding display for a visiting female. He raises his crest, the ruff around his neck, fans his tail and struts around. Rick says that the female does not appear to be paying any attentions to him. A male grouse will engage in his spring display to declare ownership of his territory. He will display to encourage people to leave and in some cases trucks and cars do not fail to get his attention.

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The following note prompted us to do a survey of how local birders feed peanut butter. Earle Ferez writes, “It is my understanding that peanut butter has been known to plug a birdĘźs gizzard, leaving it to starve to death. What are your thoughts about feeding peanut butter?â€? Our answer, “We have been feeding a mixture of half peanut butter and half lard for many years.â€? We have not seen any casualties as yet and it is cheaper than pure peanut butter. However, some have had trouble feeding pure peanut butter. Sally Roth, in her book Attracting Birds to Your Back Yard, writes, “Experts at Cornell University have assured me that it is perfectly safe to feed peanut butter to birds without anything added and I have been feeding peanut butter to birds for 20 years without casualty or visible signs of distress.â€? Earle assures us that he is going to serve lard and rolled oats without peanut butter, as he has been doing with great success, and we thank him for bringing this topic to our attention. We would like to know how you feed peanut butter, if at all.

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Launching the kettle and angel tree at Walmart last Thursday morning are, from left, Major Janice Bishop, Major Rocky Bishop, Walmart manager Corey Allan, volunteer Terri Schembri, Family Service co-ordinator Jane Forrest, and volunteer Dorothy Ingilby.

Salvation Army kettle and Church Services angel tree set up at Walmart The Renfrew Presbyterian Church

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

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

The Roman Catholic Community OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH 100 Lisgar Avenue, West 432-8525 Saturday 7:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m.

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Renfrew Baptist Church Corner of Plaunt & Railway 432-4266 Rev. Tom Smith SUNDAY 10:30 – Worship Cable Channel 22 Sundays 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesday 7 p.m. All Are Welcome _____________________________

The Anglican Church of Canada ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE Corner Argyle St. at Patrick Phone 613-432-3062 Reverend Cathy McCaig With members of the Parish Sunday, December 2, 2012 10:30am Morning Worship and Holy Communion Come and Worship _____________________________

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Two symbols of Christmas kindness have been set up for another year – the Salvation Army kettle and Angel Tree. The kettle was set up Thursday morning at the Renfrew Walmart, where there is also an angel tree. Money raised from the Salvation Army donation kettle goes toward care packages and gifts for needy families, and to bolster the Armyʼs emergency fund. To help out, people are invited to take a card from the Angel tree and return with an age- and gender-appropriate gift to help a local child have a merrier Christmas. Donors can contribute financially or choose an angel from the tree and purchase a gift for a child of a specific gender and age and bring it, unwrapped, to put under the tree at Walmart Renfrew. Family service co-ordinator Jane Forrest says last year Renfrew looked after 85 families, which included 101 adults and 148 children.

The kettle will be at Walmart until just before Christmas. The Salvation Army is still looking for kettle workers, so if you would like to volunteer for this important community effort, call Jane Forrest at 613-432-7721. In a national news release launching the campaign, the Salvation Army said its aim is to raise both money and awareness for the millions of Canadians currently living in poverty. “We want to encourage all Canadians to dream of a world where everyone has access to lifeʼs basic needs,” said Commissioner Brian Peddle. “We hope this campaign will demonstrate to the donating public that no amount is too small and that every gift makes a big difference in the life of a person in need.” The Army thanks retailers, including the Arnprior Shopping Centre, for allowing it to set up its kettles in welltravelled retail areas. As well as contributing money directly to the kettle in the mall, donors can give

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online at FilltheKettle.com, directing the donation to the area they want. That way all money raised in a community will stay in a community, notes the Army. Donors can also host their own virtual kettle or a fundraising event. As well, donations can be made at www.SalvationArmy.ca, by calling 1-800-SALARMY (725-2769) or via mail to The Salvation Army, 2 Overlea Blvd, Toronto, ON M4H 1P4. Donors can also support the Christmas Campaign by texting HOPE to 45678 from most mobile carriers in Canada. A $5 donation will be added to your monthly mobile bill. Last year, Christmas kettles raised $21 million across Canada, with the growing demand making the goal even higher this year. The Christmas Campaign helps The Salvation Army provide direct, compassionate, hands-on service to more than 1.8 million people in Canada each year, restoring hope and dignity to the most vulnerable in society.

5IBOL :PV Thank You to all those who have supported our enterprises over the past 30 years. We congratulate Shirley Eady in winning the Honey Bear at the Renfrew Co. plowing match recently, and thank R. A. Cameron for making the draw for us. Hope to see many of you at the Cobden Farmers’ Christmas Markets, November 30th and December 1st. We are compiling a list of e-mail addresses and phone numbers of people in the community who like to be informed when fresh fish arrives. To have your name added to our Fresh Fish call list give your e-mail address, or your telephone number to us and we will inform you when the fresh product arrives. Sincerely, Wallace & Isabelle Eady Buttermilk Creek Farm Products, 1882 Kohlsmith Rd., Cobden ON 613.646.7664

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For a cash or non-perishable food dona on to the Cobden Food Bank receive a ballot to win a great prizedonated by Rooney Enterprises – Cobden.

Kids Corp will be running exciting weekly themes over the month of December, so come and join us. If you are a parent, grandparent or caregiver please join us. This is an excellent opportunity for adults and children to participate in activities geared towards developing and enhancing early learning from birth to school age. Babies are welcome. Saturday, Dec. 1 is our annual fundraiser – Breakfast with Mrs. Claus. Join us from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Renfrew Armouries for a wonderful breakfast and a morning of Christmas cheer. All proceeds support Kids Corp. Dec. 3 to 6 Winter Theme: Monday, Mittens; Tuesday, Boots; Wednesday, Winter Dress-up Game; Thursday, Hats. Dec. 10 to 13: Christmas Theme: Monday, Ornamenta; Tuesday, Christmas trees; Wednesday, Find the candy canes game; Thursday, Stockings. Dec. 17 to 20: Christmas Theme: Monday, Wreaths; Tuesday, Rudolph; Wednesday, Reindeer Antlers; Thursday, Santa Claus. Wednesday events will take place in the large reception hall area at the Armouries. Please bring a pair of inside shoes for this playgroup 9 to 11:30 a.m. If you are a parent of a new infant or young child you may be interested in the Under One Club where parents with infants are welcome to attend. This is an opportunity to meet and talk with other parents with infants on Wednesday 1 to 3 p.m. Call your friends for a get together. Prenatal and Nutrition Program – Join us for refreshments and healthy recipes followed by information and support for pregnant women and teens. Vitamins and food vouchers are available. The program runs every Monday at 1 p.m. at the centre. Please note the centre is closed Dec. 24 to Jan. 2. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.! We are currently seeking energetic people to join our board of directors. Please call Barb for more information if you are interested.

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Cleanup continues second entrance to Peaks Village. This, perhaps, had not been done since the new road opened some 50 years ago. In addition to the flush toilet, and an office chair which were not retrieved last year several old tires and some discarded wire were dragged up to the roadside. All this was augmented by several garbage bags filled with the usual plastic containers, beer and alcohol bottles and soft drink cans. Later, our volunteer truck owner and swampers loaded the half ton to the brim with an impressive collection of junk and after the usual photo session it was off to the Norway Lake Collection station. Once again, this section of our road is as it should be. We hope it stays that way.

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On Sunday, Nov. 18, our select group of Peaks Village residents once again spent the morning picking up garbage on either side of the Calabogie Road, Hwy. 508, as it passes Calabogie Peaks Ski Resort. The operation covered both sides of the road for about a kilometre beginning at the eastern entrance to Peaks Village. Despite the clean-up done last year we retrieved a significant amount of material thrown out from passing vehicles. This year the group extended the operation to include a large amount of junk that had accumulated at the bottom of the ravine on the north side of Calabogie Road west of the

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The smells were enticing, the atmosphere was lively and the smiles were infectious as you approached the third oor of Renfrew Victoria Hospital during the annual Oktoberfest celebration. More importantly, the kindness of co-workers was, and still is, simply overwhelming, says Roxanne Nolan about the German-themed luncheon held Oct. 23. “The generosity of the organizers throughout the years, coupled with the generosity of all of the staff who support this event just blows me away,â€? comments Nolan. Last year, Oktoberfest brought in $641 and Nolan says she still is in awe of the tally from this recent lunch where RVH employees collected $1,021 for the Continuing Care PatientsĘź recreation events. The RVH tradition began more than two decades ago, spearheaded by two nurses who share a passion for cooking and sharing their culinary creations with friends. At the time, Emergency Department RPN Bonnie

Nolan and now-retired RPN Teresa Connaughan worked together on the third oorĘźs continuing care unit. Bonnie had enjoyed Oktoberfest during her time at the University of Waterloo and thought it was time patients in Renfrew were treated to a homecooked German-inspired meal. Lynn Campbell, nurse manager for the unit, remembers the ďŹ rst time the ladies hosted the event where they invited just the patients from the third oor to the lunch as a special treat. “A lot of the patients hadnĘźt had a real homecooked meal in such a long time. They all love it,â€? she adds. It then grew to include some staff members on third oor to partake in the piles of perogies and bowls brimming with baked beans, but in recent years everyone has been invited to help themselves to a plate in exchange for a freewill donation to the hospitalĘźs recreation program. Both nurses ended up moving departments and during their time in the dialysis unit they inspired Dr. Nicole Delbrouck to jump on board the

She says it has become a collective effort among the RVH team to make a difference in the lives of many of the in-patients “and it makes them smile.â€? They also get the opportunity to tap their toes after lunch when local musicians show up to perform. This year they had polka tunes courtesy of Wendy Phillips on piano, Lou Belleville playing accordion and Jim Kobus on harmonica. Indirectly, the day creates an awareness throughout the hospital that most of these patients actually live on the third oor, and it provides a peek into their world, says Nolan. Needless to say, the effort never goes unnoticed by patients. The entertainment was thoroughly enjoyed by Seymour Felaber. And although heĘźs diabetic, he couldnĘźt help but savour a “smidgenâ€? of a slice of homemade pie. Laurette Box applauds the cooks for the delicious and memorable meal. “It was just fantastic.â€? She grins ear-toear when she mentions the pumpkin pie and home baked

Oktoberfest party and lend a hand with preparation efforts and on the day of the event. They all volunteer their time and money from their own pockets to pull off this feast. The cooks and their loyal helpers fed the 25 in-patients ďŹ rst, and then a staggering 150-plus people lined up during the last Oktoberfest lunch that consisted of all-homemade cabbage rolls freshly baked bread, sausages, sauerkraut and baked beans followed by a buffet of pies and squares made from scratch for dessert. While the recreation program is well-funded by the hospital, Nolan explains that money raised goes towards all of the little extras for the patients, either individually or larger group events like a trip for ice cream or take-out food to celebrate Chinese New Year. “No patient should do without and this fund allows us to supplement their needs, plus do special things on the oor like buying decorations or extra treats—it all compliments the recreation program,â€? says Nolan.

beans. As a longer-term in-patient at RVH, the daily events and outings hosted by the recre-

ation department are something Box really looks forward to, “IĘźm usually the ďŹ rst one in line for euchre,â€? she quips.

2nd Annual Paramedic Toy and Food Drive Hosted by The County of Renfrew Paramedic Service

The County of Renfrew Paramedics are please to host the 2nd annual Toy & Food drive at the Renfrew Walmart. Paramedics will be volunteering at the front doors on December 8th, 2012 from 8am until closing of the store. Accepted will be unwrapped toys, food or financial donations to support the Salvation Army and The Renfrew Food Bank.

Help us build on last year’s success to ensure local children and families have a Merry Christmas!

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Renfrew Art Guild Christmas pot luck meeting Dec. 4 Members will be there to talk to you and explain their work. Please come and join us, proceeds from the tea and sale of art work is going to the Senior Home Support.

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The saying ʻbeauty is in the eye of the beholderʼ is quite true. We know that in the Valley that there is a painting around every corner. This is why the group of Seven artists gravitated to this area to capture many landscapes. Well, presently Iʼm on the West Coast where Emily Carr did the same. And truly the scenery is breathtaking from seacoast to majestic mountains. We are so fortunate to have such beauty across this country of ours. Artists are able to go from coast to coast and paint incredible scenes. For the past few months we have been studying famous artists and last month it was Vermeer. He was well known for his painting of the girl with the pearl earring. Many RAG members came with their interpretation of his work. Well done. This exercise has been very well-received and I think we have all learnt something from our excursion into art history. We wonʼt be focusing on any special artist for

CHRISTMAS EXHIBITION

The Arnprior and Beyond group of artists (which includes many members of RAG) invite everyone to an exhibition and sale Dec. 9 at the Galilee Center 398 John St. N. in Arnprior. The hours are from noon to 7 p.m. in aid of the Arnprior Food bank. December, Christmas and all, but will choose something for January. SPECIAL INVITATION

The Renfrew Tea Room and RAG invite you to a special Christmas exhibition and tea. Every weekday in December from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. you are invited to come and have tea and see the new display by the members of the guild.

CHRISTMAS MEETING

RAG will be meeting Dec. 4 at Trinity-St. Andrews United Church, 290 Plaunt St. at 6 p.m. for our Christmas pot luck. Please use the Quarry Street entrance. Everyone is welcome, old or new members please join us for the start of the Christmas season. Please note the time of 6 p.m. For further info please call Diana at 613-433-3635. Please check out our website at www.renfrewartguild.ca.

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New Renfrew Track Club takes shape Steve Newman steve.newman@metroland.com

Track and field in its various forms, including crosscountry running and road racing, has been around Renfrew for a long time. But now more serious, young athletes have an alternative to leaving town for formalized coaching and training. Some Renfrew-area residents join the high-profile Ottawa Lions. But for youngsters making a more serious commitment to the sport, travelling time for training and an annual membership fee of more than $1,300 may be too much to handle. An alternative is the newlyformed Renfrew Track Club, under the direction of Renfrew Collegiate Institute grad and current University of Ottawa student Travis Holmes, 25. Memberships will vary between $35 for non-competitive members to more than $130 for those who compete in sanctioned competitions. Most of that fee consists of the Athletics Ontario membership. Holmes, whoʼs majoring in English and political science, earned a full track and field scholarship to Kennesaw State University in Georgia. He represented KSU from 2007 to 2009, then transferred into third-year bachelor of arts degree studies at the University of Ottawa. Holmes, whose best ontrack time was 8 minutes 49 seconds in the 3,000 metres, was also an NCAA Division 1 all-academic in the Atlantic Sun Conference for crosscountry, indoor track and field, and outdoor track and field. COACHING COURSES

Holmes doesnʼt have any formal coaching certification, but he plans to change that by enrolling in coaching courses to augment his own competitive experiences. The sport, says Holmes, has taught him the importance of taking responsibility for his actions and choices in life. “Without track and field, I would never have been accepted to any university because I would have never had the drive to stay in the classroom,” he says. “I want every Renfrew Track Club athlete to stay focused on the track and in the classroom.” “Distance running is my specialty, but I have to gain familiarity with the sportʼs

Split pushes Wolves into second place Peter Clark peter.clark@metroland.com

In the tightly contested Valley Division of the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League where standings change quicker than the weather, the Renfrew Timberwolves start this weekend in second place. The Wolves stopped the Pontiac Juniors 6-2 Friday night in Shawville, but allowed one to get away Sunday, losing 4-3 to the Stittsville Royals in a matinee encounter. The Wolves are at .500 with 10 wins, 10 losses and a pair of overtime defeats in 22 starts. WOLVES 6, PONTIACS 2

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Renfrew Track Club members at the recent Ontario club cross-country championships are, from left, Connor Bennett, Logan Goulette, Mckinley Ripley, Sam Agnew and John Pettigrew. various disciplines,” says Holmes. The club also plans to approach a couple of local throwing coaches to see if theyʼd like to work with RTC athletes. MEMBERS COMPETE

Renfrew Track Club was formally affiliated with Athletics Ontario in October, in time for club members to compete in the provincial club cross-country championships. In that event, over Kingstonʼs Fort Henry courses, Sam Agnew placed 64th in the youth (juvenile) race and Mckinley Ripley was 69th in the midget division. The clubʼs first six members include former Opeongo High School sprinter Kathryn David, who now attends St. Josephʼs Catholic High School, and RCI middle-distance runner John Pettigrew, who won the junior EOSSAA crosscountry title this year. “Weʼre focusing on high school athletes and some Grade 7s and 8s,” said Holmes. The club also has some plans to stimulate interest, including an early-summer training camp in Renfrew and competing in Orlandoʼs Disney Track and Field Showcase for high school athletes in March. Holmes describes the Renfrew Track Club as a non-profit running club that provides a

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The Wolves had a 3-1 lead late in the second period before a pair of Stittsville markers pulled the Royals even at the Stittsville Recreation Complex. Later, the Renfrew club was 2:02 away from garnering at least an overtime point when Michael Di Bello notched his second goal of the night to provide Stittsville its margin of victory. Patrick Dick, Erik Mask and Scott Conroy gave the Wolves their original 3-1 margin. Matt Gagne returned to the Renfrew goalcrease and made 37 saves. Stittsvilleʼs Karsten Pankhurst answered with 36 stops. WOLVES HOWLINGS

The Wolves are back home at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre Friday to take on the Arnprior Packers at 8 p.m. The Wolves make their final Metro Division road trip of the 2012-13 regular season when they travel to the Larry Robinson Arena for a 2:15 p.m. contest with the Metcalfe Jets.

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Travis Holmes (145) battles during this cross-country race for Kennesaw State University a few seasons ago. positive and affordable lifestyle through athletics. He says itʼs also intended to help foster student-athletes who are competitive at the provincial, national and international level. HELPING OTHER KIDS

“I want to give some kids the opportunity I never had,” said Holmes, who didnʼt develop into a competitive athlete in his own backyard. He often travelled three times a week to Ottawa to do training sessions with the Ottawa Lions.

He said the experience was invaluable, but he says local athletes should be able to develop closer to home, without the pressures of extra travel and expense. Holmes says he wants the Renfrew Track Club to become a training home for area athletes that creates a sense of camaraderie as well as an elite training environment that benefits from the motivations and experiences of club members. To learn more about the Renfrew Track Club, email tholm036@uottawa.ca or call Travis Holmes at 613-4337119.

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Museum open Saturday Saturday will be a busy day in downtown Renfrew. The highlight will be the annual Renfrew Lions Club Santa Claus Parade which leaves Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School at 1 p.m. for the trip up Raglan Street. The NHA-NHL Birthplace Museum located on the second floor of the Renfrew Post

Office building (249 Raglan St.) is open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Executive director Ray Dunbar invites you to drop in before or after the parade to enjoy a coffee and ook around. And people are always welcome to drop off artifacts related to Renfrewʼs hockey history.

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The Wolves surrendered early goals from the sticks of Shawvilleʼs Spencer Pirie and Liam Poirier. But after Kurtis Leclaire cut the deficit to 2-1 in a fine tip-in during a Renfrew powerplay with four minutes left in the first period, the game began to turn. Goals from Scott Conroy, Patrick McGrath and Casey Doner in a 2:32 span over the last six minutes of the middle frame shot the Wolves into a 4-2 lead. Doner counted his second unassisted goal of the night in the third period before Dallas Farr ended scoring on a powerplay with 40 seconds left. Matt Schroeder had a second consecutive solid performance. The Wolves netminder blocked 35 of 37 Pontiac

shots. The Wolves sent 33 shots the way of Shawvilleʼs Danick Boisvert. Special teams were also vital in the outcome. The Wolves killed off all six Pontiac powerplays and were successful, scoring twice in four powerplays of their own.

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Farrell’s wins B title in Deep River atom house hockey tournament Peter Clark peter.clark@metroland.com

Renfrew senior wrestlers competed in Orillia over the past weekend. In front row from left are Samantha Smith, Sam Wolfe, Angel Smith, Ida Yates-Lavery, Bryson Lines; middle row, coach Shohannah Smith, Lily Lafont, Jenna Hedden, Chelsea Bernard, Brandon McDonald; and back row, Devin Tabbert, coach Harry Smith, Colton Warren, Athena Mitchell, Cole Herbert. Coach Larry Hanniman is missing from the photo.

Wrestlers earn nine medals in Orillia Harry and Trisha Smith Renfrew Amateur Wrestling Club

Renfrew Senior Wrestlers headed to Orillia on Friday to compete in their second tournament of the season. It was a tough competition for the Renfrew athletes, but they were up for the challenge. Coaches Harry Smith, Larry Hanniman and Shohannah

Smith were present to assist the athletes during the tournament, which took place in three locations within the school they were competing. Gold medal winners were Sam Wolfe, Brandon MacDonald and Lily Lafont. Silver medalists were Chelsea Bernard, Cole Herbert, Samantha Smith, Colton Warren and Ida Yates-Lavery. Earning bronze was Athena

Mitchell. Just off the podium were Devin Tabbert, Jenna Hedden, Angel Smith and Bryson Lines. Renfrew senior wrestlers are now preparing for the Valley Classic here in Renfrew on Saturday, Dec. 1 at St. Josephʼs Catholic High School. Admission is free and spectators are welcome to come and check out our local talent and show support.

Farrellʼs Installation overcame a 3-1 opening-game loss to Cobden with 4-2 and 8-0 wins over host teams to bring home B-side hardware from the Deep River atom house hockey tournament Saturday. Olivia Smart had a big tournament with six goals and two assists. Maxx Steele added four goals. Jacob Miller (1G, 4A), Alex McCallum (1G, 4A) and Morgan St. Michael collected singles. Katie Brydges earned the shutout. To view a Farrellʼs team photo from the tournament go to www. yourottawaregion.com Farrellʼs also topped Barryʼs Bay 3-1 in league action behind goals from Steele, Smart and Easton McDonald. Meadow Congdon posted the shutout in a 3-0 Canadian Tire win over Deep River. Owen Brabant, T.J. McDonald and Draeven Cameron scored. Brody Bennett took the tough goaltending loss as Petawawa topped Barkerʼs 2-0. Renfrew Pizzeria doubled Cobden 4-2 in the novice loop. Colby Campbell, Aaron Sarsfield, Colin Enright and Chloe Gibbons scored in support of winning netminder Hope Simons. Fultonʼs topped NAPA in a Renfrew peewee battle 3-2. Darin Verch, Daniel Brisco and Cody Mackin connected for Fultonʼs. Stephen Young and Sydney Smart replied. Ethan Joudrey posted the goaltending win over Bryce Schaap. Fultonʼs defeated Clarence Creek 3-0 and Pembroke 3-2 in overtime before losing a 6-2 decision to West Carleton in the Arnprior peewee house tournament. Brett Clouthier had two goals and three assists, and Hunter Gilchrist the overtime game winner. Brisco, Hunter

Muselak, Nicholas Wright, Carter Haaima and Cody Mackin notched others. Joudrey earned the shutout and Mason Lynch the overtime win. Metro split bantam encounters in a Cobden tournament. Connery Campbell was in goal in a 3-1 triumph over Cobden and 5-3 setback to Pembroke. Dawson Campbell had three goals and Braeden Vincent two. Fraserʼs topped Pembroke 3-0 in league play, defeated Pembroke 4-3 and lost to Deep River 3-2. Colin Schwartz had the game winner versus Pembroke with 19 seconds left. Dawson Brown (2G), Brandon Hanniman, Nick Bovair, Braeden Mackin, Brendan Barber, Cole Turcotte and Alex Markus had others. Jordan Vandersleen tended all three games in goal. MAJOR MIDGETS WIN

The Renfrew Major Midget Timberwolves got into the win column with a 4-3 win over the Petawawa Patriots in Upper Ottawa Valley Hockey League action Saturday. Adam Martin, Kory Tracey on a penalty shot, Caylan Edwards and Jessey Chapieski scored. Travis Lemay backstopped the victory. The win was the Major Midget Wolves first in nine starts. They lost road games at Valley Storm and Arnprior 6-1 and 3-1 last week. Drew Edwards and Jonathan Vezina scored. The Minor Midget Wolves blanked Arnprior 9-0. Justin Pearse and Nicholas Hazen had two goals. Austin Scheuneman, Carson Barber (1G, 3A), Matt Stuart, Justin Visinski and Justin KnightLocke added singles. It was the seventh shutout for Pat Bruzas. The Bantam Timberwolves had a win and two losses at the Regional Silver Stick hockey tournament in Pembroke.

Five second-period goals sparked the Wolves past the Smiths Falls Bears 6-3 Friday. The Bancroft Jets blanked the Wolves 2-0 Saturday, while the RWC Crusaders topped Renfrew 4-1. Ben Scheuneman, Nicholas Fleguel and Zach Moran had two goals. Linden Fraser had a single. Chase Parkinson added two assists in the win. Carter Blimkie started two games in goal and Carter Atkins one. Ben Kubiseski notched the lone Renfrew goal in a 3-1 setback to Arnprior. Blimkie was between the pipes. The Peewee Wolves defeated Pembroke 8-1 but lost their first regular-season game 3-2 to Valley Storm. Braeden Reinert had three goals and Thomas Barber a pair. Matthew Finan, Reid Barber, Jared Burnette, Andrew Macaskill and Carter Bleeks had singles. Jacob Miller got the win while Luke Moran was charged with the netminding loss. The Atom Wolves lost 7-5 to Pembroke and tied Valley Storm 4-4. Colby Bleeks had three goals and four assists in the two games. Jack OʼGrady and Alex Vanderploeg scored twice. Caley Campbell and Liam Todd added solos. Summer Simons tended goal in both games. The Novice Wolves routed Muskrat 12-2. Braeden Curley had a fourgoal performance while Garrett Box, Chase Congdon, Luke Steele and Angus Duchene all scored twice. Steele and Reid Greer collected three helpers. Goaltender Owen Osborne posted the win. The Novice Wolves host Arnprior at noon Saturday, while the Bantam Wolves take on Petawawa at 3:30 p.m. The Minor Midget Wolves meet Petawawa at 4:45 p.m. The Bantam Wolves also entertain Pembroke at 6 p.m. Sunday. The Major Midget Wolves are at the Silver Stick.

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Marathon for Renfrew food bank Bonnie McIntyre’s Marathon for the Renfrew and District Food Bank Nov. 18 was a huge success with her run throughout Renfrew and area generating more than $1,900 for the food bank. From left are Pat McGregor, food bank volunteer Bob Mathews, McIntyre and Colleen Berry. McGregor and Berry organized Bonnie’s Marathon for the food bank.

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Most of the leagues have now finished their first draws and have started into their second draws and the numbers have increased with the return of our hunters and fall travellers. The competition also promises to be a bit keener as most of us have now beaten (both physically as well as literally) our bodies back into some kind of curling shape. In menʼs day action the team of Al Comba, Rory McKay, the combo of Larry Visneskie and Al Watson, and Gary Smith went on quite a roll and captured the Mack Gibbons Trophy with an 8-and-1 record. Close behind with a 7-2 record were the Barry Griese and Rob Warren rinks. In womenʼs day action the team of Anne Windle, Bev

Savicky, Louise Jamieson and Marie Edwards claimed the Friendship trophy while the team of Rob Warren, Eric Craig, the tandem of Rory McKay and Lee Sharpe, and Bev Savicky claimed the Thursday afternoon mixed honours. In the very tightly-contested Wednesday evening Skins league, where two wins separated first from last and many games came down to last rock, the Rob Warren team with Karl Mann, Tom Carroll and Theresa Mann came out on top with a 4-and-2 record. The Thursday evening fun curling once again has expanded to eight teams and many new curlers are introduced to the sport in a relaxed atmosphere where the final score is quickly forgotten but the good times arenʼt. Friday evening is our other fun league and many curlers, novice and experienced, use

this opportunity to unwind after a long week with a bit of curling and lots of fun. Here the scores are recorded and the team of Phil Marcella, Anne Windle, Colette Yemen and Beth Marcella came out on top. And now for some great news for Renfrew curling fans. The team of Rob Warren, Don Rouble, Jim Berg and Andy Humphries has qualified for the Tim Hortons masters regionals in Stirling Dec. 8 and 9. This is an event that Renfrew will host the provincials for in January. Robʼs team swept the nineteam competition to claim the A side with wins over Richmondʼs Andy Hall, Pembrokeʼs Emile Robert and Arnpriorʼs Reg Plaster in the final. It certainly would be special to cheer on a local team when hosting a provincial championship.

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Central shows its heart Central Public School is presented with the Big Heart Award. The award recognizes the school as a leader in money raised in the region in the annual Jump Rope for Heart by the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Receiving the award on the school’s behalf during an assembly Nov. 19 are members of the CPS’s student council. In front row, from left, are Travis Inwood, Tiffany Wright, Faith Guyea, Cameron Hunter and Mattea Schaap; and back row, staff member Gayle Corbin, Nadine Kosowski, Tealen Durant, Nick Pilon, Kaitlyn Warner, staff member Mme. Reid, Olivia Boot and Abby Greig.

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Central Public School was honoured for its 20 years of supporting the annual Terry Fox Run in Renfrew. With the banner are students Abby Greig, left, and Mattea Schaap.

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Ladies auxiliary fundraiser for Hospice Renfrew The Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Renfrew Branch 148 thanks all the businesses and individuals that donated gifts for their Hospice Renfrew fundraiser Oct. 19. An amount of $420 was raised and presented to Hospice Renfrew Nov. 7. From left are Legion ladies auxiliary members Bobbie-Jo Anderson, Laura Warren and president Sheila Riopelle, Hospice Renfrew fundraising chair Jo-Anne Dowdall-Brown, auxiliary member Lianne Lariviere and Hospice Renfrew executive director Diane Caughey. Legion ladies member Amanda Warren is missing from the photo.

The Renfrew and District Food Bank is heading into its busiest time of the year. While donations, as well as the work of volunteers, are always in demand, the food bank is also in search of someone locally who has professional financial experience to sit on the board. Anyone offering to help can do so by calling the Renfrew food bank at 613433-9216. Please leave your name and phone number. President Doug Brookes or someone from the food bank will get back to you shortly.

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Knowledge to action: Moving Forward workshop in Renfrew steve.newman@metroland.com

The conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age are known as social determinants. There are several, but the focus was on three particular ones during the HC LinkĘźs East Regional Gathering Nov. 6 at the Best Western Renfrew Inn. Sixty delegates, who were predominantly social service workers, healthcare personnel and health promoters, gathered to share stories, network and create ways to improve the work they do in communities. The focus was on the social determinants of housing and homelessness, mental health promotion, and food and security. The dayĘźs theme was From Knowledge to Action: Moving Forward on the Social Determinants of Health. One speaker was Greg Lubimiv, executive director of the Phoenix Centre in Pembroke that is a childrenĘźs mental health centre. The centreĘźs executive director since 1981, he says he was embarrassed at the work he did very early in his career, but that he lived and learned. The answers arenĘźt always what they may appear to be, said Lubimiv, who told the story of what one co-worker taught him after she asked permission to buy four cans of paint. LubimivĘźs ďŹ rst thought was that painting oneĘźs home wasnĘźt “our problem.â€? But something stopped him from saying that, and he approved the purchase. What ensued, said Lubimiv, was amazing, as family members began interacting and including their friends in the painting process. As a result he says the negative social issues started to disappear. The kids began doing better in school, demonstrating more pride and responsibility. And the mom became more consistent in her parenting. He told another story a lowenergy mom and kids suffering from separation anxiety in cramped, poor living conditions. A major solution was ďŹ nding improved housing for the family. After telling those stories, Lubimiv concluded, “We really need to know who our clients are and how the social determinants of health are affecting them. And if we donĘźt pay attention to that, we really

Greg Lubimiv canĘźt do good work.â€? He said that work must include the focus of every agency in mental health, social work and other related ďŹ elds on helping every single child graduate from high school. “If everyone in this room, and every agency in this county, focused on helping every single child graduate from Grade 12 we would have a different world in 12 years from now. “That is one of the clear determinants of health that changes the trajectory of many of our children. It increases income, it increases opportunity, and it really deals with some of the issues we face. “We need to take responsibility as providers, as neighbours, as community members to participate,â€? added Lubimiv. “Be part of the difference. Join and partner with others to bring a change in services, and talk about the social determinants of health with others to help them understand the importance of including this as part of our work.â€?

become more resilient. He spoke about how kids seek out attention through social media. “Are we actually creating a new form of self-diagnosed mental health concern?â€? he said. In this fast-paced society, he said the average teenager has 475 ĘťfriendsĘź, and with it often the need to Ęťupdate their statusĘź on everything theyĘźre doing. He also talked about Amanda Todd of B.C. who committed suicide in October 2012 after incidents of cyberbullying. “What went wrong? asked Sidney. “I donĘźt know if it was last year, the year before, 30 years ago or 50 years ago, I have no idea, but somewhere we went wrong ‌ Where did teenagers all of a sudden decide that my ďŹ rst option is to end my life? Where did that even become an option?â€? So we must create resiliency in youth, stressed Sidney. “As a society,â€? he said, “we have to take that leadership (role) and build up our kids. And it needs to start in kindergarten and daycare, because they are going to come across people who are not pleasant people. And itĘźs what they do with that (direction) that will determine the outcome of their lives.â€? Sidney said kids need to be taught healthy coping skills; and have to understand that adults believe in them and want them to succeed, especially in terms that youth see as successful. “As a community,â€? he concluded, “I challenge people to look at the resiliency of our children, to build them up. It doesnĘźt matter where you come from, it matters where

youĘźre going.â€? The Nov. 6 event was called a gathering, said organizer Lorna McCue of HC Link, “because we wanted to be about creating dialogue among various people who are working in the area of the social determinants of health. “We wanted it to be localized and have an opportunity to talk about what theyĘźre

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doing, and share information about their best practices and innovations. We also wanted to see if there were opportunities for farther collaboration.� Guest speakers included Shawna Babcock, co-ordinator of the Healthy Community Partnership & KidActive; psychotherapist Lina Farias; early literacy specialist Karen Woods of Parent Research

Centre; Nancy Wildgoose, executive director of the Table Community Food Centre in Perth; and Renfrew County United Way executive director Dave Studham. Provincially-funded HC Link supports local and community partnerships, coalitions, groups and organizations that are working to create healthy, vibrant communities.

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Work in the community must also include ways to provide resiliency for children, said speaker Tom Sidney of Renfrew. The youth worker with the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board asked delegates if society is creating a new form of mental illness through overindulgence in social media and links to potentially instant gratiďŹ cation. Social media isnĘźt going to go away. But Sidney said some of the negative byproducts of social media are here to stay if youth arenĘźt given the tools to

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Christmas spirit comes early at St. Joseph’s High School Abby Hall JaguarJournal

Here at St. Josephʼs, we get into the Christmas spirit a little early.

Every year around this time, the school community comes together to put Christ into Christmas. Operation Christmas Child is an annual project taken on

by the Pastoral Team. Students pick up shoe boxes and fill them with toys, school supplies, hygiene items and clothing. The boxes are then sent to developing countries and given to children who would not otherwise receive any gifts on Christmas morning. St. Joeʼs donated 24 shoeboxes to Operation Christmas Child.

St. Joeʼs is collecting food and donations in a couple of ways. Discounted semi-formal dance tickets are offered to those who bring in a can of food or other non-perishable food items. Also, the athletics commit-

tee is organizing Baskets for the Bank to be held on Dec. 7. This is a seniors against staff basketball game, and all students in the school can “buy out” of their classes to come and watch. Theycan pay with cans of food or money, and all proceeds will go to the Ren-

frew and District Food Bank. Although December is an exciting month leading up to Christmas, it is also a time to remember those less fortunate than us. By giving to others and sharing our good fortune, we are remembering the true meaning of Christmas.

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Up until Christmas, new and gently used toys will be collected at the school in front of the chapel. These toys will be given to the children of local families who are struggling during this holiday season. Anyone is welcome to bring toys in and support this cause. St. Joeʼs is once again supporting Renfrew Countyʼs Child Poverty Action Network. CPAN is currently running Operation Snowsuit to make winter enjoyable for all children in Renfrew. Any new or gently used snowsuits, boots, hats and mittens can be dropped off at St. Joeʼs up until Dec. 21. They will be donated to local children in need of some warmth during these chilly months. The support from the community is much appreciated! The Christmas season is a very busy time for the Renfrew food bank. To assist them during this festive month,

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Kindergarten class really captivated by elephants JoAnn McGregor Queen Elizabeth Public School

Our full-day early learning kindergarten class at Queen Elizabeth Public School became interested in elephants after one of the children asked the question “Why do elephants have tusks?” The purpose of the program is to establish a child-centred environment that is developmentally appropriate. The program is play-based with a goal to lay a strong foundation in the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of the children. We took the natural curiosity of the children and used this excitement to engage the children in learning.

Students from the full-day early learning kindergarten class at Queen Elizabeth Public School have shown an interest in elephants, and teachers JoAnn McGregor, far left, and Michelle Wyatt have added it to their learning program. The class also created its own life-sized baby Asian elephant on the wall behind them and named him Sunny.

and literacy, social connections contributing to our world and math concepts to create this life-sized baby Asian elephant. Our class decided to raise money and have a symbolic adoption through the World Wildlife Federation. We did a class vote and named our elephant Sunny. We have proven that learning can be fun!

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$124,900 MLS#848779 3 Bedroom Country Home. Nice Lot. New Oil/Wood Furnace With Central Air. Eat In Kitchen. Call Dennis Yakaback to view: 613-432-0041

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100 HINCKS AVE. W An ideal starter home for you and your family - 3 bedroom 2 storey with laundry on main level new gas furnace - good sized rear yard - laminate, carpet and tile - Call Helen at 432-0058

455 RAGLAN ST.S. Ideal location - close to schools, churches and shopping - 2 storey solid brick home with a flowing creek at the rear - 3 bedrooms on second level and 3 bathrooms - main level has ample living area with an office/den and bath at the rear plus a 4 season porch overlooking the creek - paved drive - gas heat Call Helen to view it at 432-0058

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503 LAKEVIEW LANE HURDS LAKE 624 MALONEY RD. Asking $245,000 with 1.7 acres and 5 BR’s, double car garage, finished basement. MLS# 852037 Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information

Quality 3 year old bungalow with 3 car attached garage. Open concept Kit, DR, LR with gas fireplace, 2BDR with ensuite. Lower level could be granny flat; Kit, LR, 1- 4 pc bath, Radiant in floor heating, backing on to Hurd’s Lake, MLS# 843171 Asking $459,000 Call Ross 613.433.1133

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16 MACS LANE Asking $439,900 for this waterfront home on the Ottawa River, 3 BR, finished basement with walkout. MLS# 849708 Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information.

1 ½ Storey Home, Many upgrades, Large Kit leading to back deck, separate DR, LR, plus 1- 2 pc bath all on main floor. 2nd floor consists of 2 BDR, 1 – 4 pc bath. Full basement F.A. Gas furnace, 100 amp service, 1 car detached garage. Many extras like newer windows. Asking $144,500 MLS 848853 Call Ross 613.433.1133 for details.

491 WHELAN RD 1 year old 1500 sq ft bungalow , 4 BDR with 2 – 4 pc baths on main floor. Open Concept Kit, DR, LR, plus Laundry Room. Deck off DR. Full Basement all dry walled, F.A. Propane Heat, 200 amp service. You must see the home to fully realize what an excellent buy this is. Ross Peever 613.433.1133.

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5729 HWY 132, DACRE You will not be disappointed if you view this home with us - 5 bedrooms - living quarters to accommodate a family of every size - 2 baths professionally landscaped - workshop and 2 car detached garage - inground pool - lots of space - gazebo right beside the flowing creek at your door - a delightful spot. Call David at 401-2824 or Helen at 432-0058

406 BARR STREET Here is the custom brick bungalow for you to move into!! Hardwood flooring throughout - 2 baths - lower level finished - gas heat - gorgeous rear yard with full deck overlooking the gardens - carport - paved drive - central air. Call Helen at 432-0058

220 Acres off 4th Chute RD.

Only $179,900 73 RENFREW AVE.E. 1294 GOSHEN RD. Asking $315,000 for this well-built 3 BR, 3 full baths, family home on 2.77 acres. MLS# 838975 Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information

$159,900. Affordable housing ideally situated - so close for shopping and within walking distance to churches and schools - 3 bedroom brick 2 storey home - family room - 1 and ½ baths good sized lot - Call Helen at 432-0058

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357 WADE AVE. Asking $249,900 for this solid three bedroom home, backing onto forest, with in ground pool. Call Peter 613.432.0319 for information

Great Price! Great Home! Clean, Tidy and Neat. Large eat in Kitchen, LR, 2 BDR, 1- 4 pc bath plus family room. Full basement with rec room , 1 BR, Furnace Room, New F.A. Oil/Wood Furnace, Asking $164,900 MLS# 827579 Call Ross Peever 613.433.1133 to view.

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MACMAHON RD 3 ½ ACRES Bordering 100 Acres of Private Crown land which 4535 RIVER RD is located on Reid’s Lake (located 3 miles from Now Asking $335,000. Overlooking the OttaRenfrew) You must see this property! Hydro wa River, private very well maintained three bedroom home with mature bush. Call Peter on Property. Call Ross Peever 613.433.1133 for 613.432.0319 for more information details 34 The Renfrew Mercury EMC - Thursday, November 29, 2012

5065A MATAWATCHAN RD., GRIFFITH MADAWASKA WATERFRONT Custom built on the water - yr round home ready for occupancy - custom built 2 storey - picturesque view at every angle - 4 season porch on first level plus deluxe kitchen living and dining - 2 baths - a joy to show. Call Helen at 432-0058.

280 BALDWIN ST. JUST PAST MT ST. PATRICK VILLAGE 2.86 Acres of flat land with small creek at side and back of property. Excellent building lot. Asking $34,500 Call Ross 613.433.1133 to view

Double Lot; Kit, DR, LR, 1-4 Pc bath on Main Floor. 2nd Floor 3 BDR with 2- 4 pc bath. 3rd level office or additional bedroom. Fully finished basement; 2 – car garage; MLS# 820362 Call Ross Peever for details. 613.433.1133. Asking $259,000

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Fulfilling donation from church Renfrew Presbyterian Church

In the past 10 years, the Renfrew and District Food Bank clientele has grown significantly. They now serve more than 300 local families. Not only is there an increased demand for non-perishable food items, but more and more requests are being made to broaden the food hampers to include more perishable items like milk products, fresh fruit and vegetables. When the governing body of the Renfrew Presbyterian

Church learned of this need and desire of the Renfrew food bank to address it, they decided to donate a new refrigerator. The donation comes from proceeds the church received from its annual barbecue ham dinner, held in late May. The refrigerator allows the food bank to provide more balanced nutrition and a variety of foods to those using their services The Renfrew Presbyterian Church commends the work of the food bank and supports this worthwhile mission and ministry within our community.

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591 BARRETT CHUTE RD. WATERFRONT Never more deluxe than this location and this homie - ski all winter and boat and swim in the summer - 4 season recreation - 2 storey with apartment constructed above the large garage (self contained for ski season) - deluxe custom kitchen with dining room overlooking the 4 season porch which overlooks the inground pool. This home is amazing and must be viewed to appreciate paved drive right to your door. Call Helen at 432-0058

210 LETTS CEMETERY RD EGANVILLE 794 LOCHWINNOCH RD 2 STY vinyl sided home, updated KIT with oak Cabinets, DR, LR, 1- 3 pc bath, newer windows and doors. Upstairs: 3 BDR, plus 1- 3 pc bath with Jacuzzi tub, large summer kit with loft, 2 car attached garage. $179,000 Call Ross 613.433.1133

Ideal Hobby Farm located on the edge of Eganville.With 25 acres of land that is fenced, a large barn in good condition with its own well, and at an affordable price this property has much to offer. This well maintained home has three bedrooms, two bathrooms & a fully finished basement offers ample space for all family members. MLS# 823494 Asking $289,900 Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information

887 GILLAN ROAD Commerical Steel Building 40’ by 60’ Located on edge of Renfrew. Lot 210’ by 313’ lots of Power m Zoned c-2 Asking $179,000 MLS#838833 Call Ross 613.433.1133 for details

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1912: Narrow escape from Mayflower tragedy near Barry’s Bay NOVEMBER 29, 1912

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MR. JOSEPH VITHOUSKIʼS NARROW ESCAPE: It was learned that a Renfrew citizen had a narrow escape

from being a probable victim in the Mayflower wreck. Mr. Joseph Vithouski of the staff of Stewartʼs Limited, was in Barryʼs Bay the day of the disaster, and was going on the

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boat to visit his sister. He was told that the boat could be two hours late in starting and when he went down to the wharf to get aboard found that it had started off. Fortunate for him was that it was so. THE CREEK BRIDGE: One interruption after another has been the course of construction on the Mill Creek bridge. Rain time after time, and then, the beginning of this week, the heavy snowfall. However, progress is now being made and as the concrete rises and the wooden forms for the balance of the concrete take shape, the bridge is looking better, and the critics are a little easier. Three or four more days of fine weather will advance the main concrete to completion. It was not pro-

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posed to do so the concrete railing till spring. The water was let through the arch on Tuesday. NOVEMBER 25, 1937

SHEEP KILLED BY DOGS CLOSE TO RENFREW: Dogs have been killing sheep on the farm of Mr. Alex McLachlan, a short distance from Renfrew. Mr. McLachlan, whose home is on Barr street, Renfrew, believes that a certain big dog owned in Renfrew is one of the killers. He met it on the road early the other morning, as it

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was going toward the township, and when it saw hiss car approaching the canine made a wide detour through a field. Mr. McLachlan raises a large number of sheep of the best quality. Admaston township will recoup him for part of the loss. OTTAWA VALLEY DID WELL AT TORONTO WINTER FAIR: In the malting barley competition at Toronto Winter Fair Ottawaʼs own barley king Donald L Scott, whose acres adjoin the Dominion Experimental Farm, again took first place. R.S. Sparrow Kinburn took first with his spring wheat in the Eastern Canada District; J. E. Bradley Stittsville was first in white oats for the same region; Ray Forrest Douglas first in six-rowed barley; Kenneth Smith of Cobdeen first, with red clover; L.C. Humphries & Son Castleford first with field peas, and MacMillan Bros. of Dalkieth first in timothy. Great numbers of lesser awards also came to the district. NOVEMBER 30, 1977

STEDMANʼS TO CLOSE STORE: Ten employees of the Renfrew Stedmanʼs store received notice that they will lose their jobs when the chain closes its local store, Jan. 28, 1978. There are seven full time and three part time employees who will lose their jobs with

the closing of the store at the end of the company fiscal year. Store manager Al Dennis will be transferred to another posting with the company. The store employees received notice of the closing last week. NURSES IN WHITE GONE?: Members of the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Board voted six in favor and five against nurses wearing coloured uniforms in place of white ones while on duty. But the matter will be discussed with the hospital administration and the director of nursing before any final decision is made said Russ MacKenzie, administrator of the hospital Thursday. Mr. MacKenzie said he had received some requests from nurses on the staff to allow coloured uniforms. A vote among the nursing staff indicated that of 89 nurses, 49 were in favor and 40 against it he said. Chairman of the Board John Ferrier said that he personally thought the nurse would be giving up 100 years of tradition by wearing colored uniforms. Mr. MacKenzie said he personally favoured the plain white uniforms, adding that maybe he was old-fashioned by thinking so. He said he would be willing to go along with the idea keeping in mind certain colour guidelines. For help with research, contact Olga Lewis at 613-432-6958 or olewis@sympatico.ca

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If the land is now sold by the town, the tenants have agreed to terminate the agreement after being served six monthsʼ notice. This would give the tenant time to cover an entire cropping season, said clerk Kim Bulmer. “Itʼs a good use of the land,” said Bulmer of the new lease.

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“It provides stewardship and, of course, some revenue.” “Itʼs a good way to make a few extra dollars on land weʼre not currently using,” said Coun. Gail Cole. “I look forward to it (the farming) going on, until we sell the land.” In 2012, a temporary lease with the farmer operating the land at the time provided $4,320 in revenue for the town.

Donation gets you into food bank draw Braeside Furniture donates Lazy Boy Chair for Renfrew and Arnprior food banks’ fundraiser

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Food Bank located at the back of the Renfrew Armouries on Wednesday, Dec. 5 or Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to noon will have their name go into the draw. The same is true for a donation to the Arnprior Food Bank. It will be set up at the Arnprior Mall on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and again on Sun-

The Renfrew and Arnprior food banks are teaming up on a fundraising draw to be held the week before Christmas. Braeside Furniture has donated a Champ Lazy Boy chair for the food banks to raffle off. People making either a financial or food donation at the Renfrew and District

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day, Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. One can also donate and receive a ticket on the Champ Lazy Boy chair any time at Braeside Furniture. All food collected from all three locations will be divided equally between the Renfrew and Arnprior food banks. The draw takes place Friday, Dec. 21.

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177 FLAT ROAD: Situated on 92 acres sits a meticulous rustic log & brick 3 bedroom, 3 bath home featureing a vaulted ceiling, center stone fireplace, fireplace in master, pool, hot tub, hardwood bush with trails, creek! 20 min from town. MLS#848629

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2nd from 2pm to 4pm Your Host: Sherri Cobus, Broker, 613-432-1947

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1528 WHITTON ROAD Spacious, custom stone family home close to town on 14 acres! Open concept kitchen/ dining rm, large family rm + rec rm. Att dbl gar + det gar. 3 season rm, pool, deck, pond! $535,000. MLS#838711

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552 MINE VIEW ROAD: Lovely family home on 79 acres w/ att dbl garage + det. 30’ x 40’ insulated garage. 3+1 bedrms, hardwd flring, finished lower level w/ bar area, wood stove, bedrm, laundry, office & utility rm. Easy access to Hwy #17! $349,000 MLS#849636

181 COOPER HILL RD: Outstanding home situated on a point along the Madawaska River featuring 2 bay garage & many upgrades! Fully furnished! 1 acre. Call today! $495,000. MLS#842965

22 ROSEBRUGH ROAD: Spacious quality built bungalow on a lovely, private country lot! Open concept design, custom kitchen, master bedrm w/ ensuite & walk-in closet. A Wonderful Family Home! $289,900. MLS#846683

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361 DOMINION ST: Solid, 2 storey, brick home, large deck, fenced yard w/ storage shed. Open concept dining/ living rm. Newer windows, laminate flring & paint. Close to amenities. $145,900. MLS#842973

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1588 GARDEN OF EDEN RD

Brand New! Nestled amongst mature trees, 10 min from town this cozy 3 bedrm offers oak cabinets, authentic hardwd floors, chic master Ensuite + full lower level awaiting your design. $219,900. MLS#848322

Now Complete! 3 bedroom raised bungalow with walk-out basement with finished entry & laundry room. Give us a call to view these lovely, affordable homes! $219,900. MLS#848339

1640 GARDEN OF EDEN RD

Pick your colours for the newest build “on the block”! Construction has just begun for the 3 bedroom bungalow with walk-out lower level. Call us for details! $219,900. MLS#848652

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28 PEMBROKE ST: Affordable 3 Bedroom Family Home in Cobden! Private backyard! New pellet stove, flooring on main, 4pc bath & custom kitchen. Great location for commuters! $119,500. MLS#830921

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PT LOT 10, CON 1&2, MATAWATCHAN: 260 ft of Waterfront on Spring Fed Hutson Lake! Chalet style cabin ¾ completed sits on property – no water, heat. Solar. Seasonal road access off of Eddison Drive. $144,500! MLS#850194

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GARDEN OF EDEN RD 4 acres! MLS#821289

DOMBROSKIE RD 4.32 acres! MLS#826923 GRATTAN RD 2 acres! MLS#851500

ORIOLE TRAIL Garden Lake Waterfront! MLS#847227

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260 BALDWIN ST: Completely renovated home in quiet part of town. Beautiful setting w/ view of the river. Lovely covered verandah & handicap accessible w/ main flr bedrm, bath & laundry. $179,900. MLS#844396

210 PINNACLE RD: close to town with a gorgeous view of the countryside! 3+1 bedrms, 2 baths, new windows & kitchen cabinets. Kitchen appliances included. Easy access to Hwy 17 & 60. $219,000. MLS#840874

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Congratulations to our Holiday Recipe Favourites 2012

WINNERS Complete Place Setting for 12

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Debbie Gobeo, Greely - $300 Elena Makdad, Kanata - $100 Meng-Han Chi, Ottawa - $100 Elsie Quinn, Orleans - $100

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Sandra Graham, Woodlawn $200 Gift Basket from Westgate Shopping Centre

Marilyn Smith, Ottawa $200 Gift Basket from Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre

Mary Bailey, North Augusta $150 Gourmet Gift Basket 1321 Wellington St. 722-8753 www.bagelshop.ca

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For Victim Services of Renfrew County A percentage of sales from this Canadian-based Fifth Avenue Collection jewelry sale go to Victim Services of Renfrew County. The fundraising sale, which took place at the Barr Line Community Centre last Sunday, will continue until Christmas. Victim Services of Renfrew County program co-ordinator Lisa Oegema checks out this necklace with Fifth Avenue Collection sales leader Gwen Greenstock of Petawawa. Through on-site crisis assistance, practical support and referrals to community services, the 10-year-old organization responds to the needs of people who have experienced crime or tragic circumstances. For more details on the fundraiser, email info@victimservicesrenfrewcounty.ca or call 613-649-2852.

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FARM BOY 1642 Merivale Rd. (Nepean) 3033 Woodroffe Ave. (Nepean/Barrhaven) 2950 Bank Street (Ottawa / Blossom Park) 1500 Bank Street (Ottawa / Blue Heron) 585 Montreal Rd. (Ottawa / Hillside) 457 Hazeldean Rd. (Kanata) 499 Terry Fox Dr (Kanata) 2030 Tenth Line Rd (Orleans) 1250 Main St (Stittsville) 1495 Richmond Rd (Ottawa/Britannia Plaza) 3035 St. Joseph Blvd (Orleans) 1831 Robertson Road (Stafford Centre) OTTAWA EMC 57 Auriga Dr. (Ottawa)

WESTGATE SHOPPING CENTRE (Ottawa West) 1309 Carling Ave.(Near Royal Bank)

KARDISH BULK FOOD & NUTRITION 2515 Bank at Hunt Club (Ottawa) 841 Bank at 5th Ave. (Ottawa) 1568 Merivale at Meadowlands (Ottawa) 3657 Richmond Rd. (Ottawa) PRODUCE DEPOT 2446 Bank at Hunt Club (Ottawa) 1855 Carling at Maitland (Ottawa) RAINBOW FOODS 1487 Richmond Rd/Britannia Plaza (Ottawa)

JACK AND FAITH’S NO FRILLS (Arnprior) 39 Winner Circle FRIENDS BINGO HALL (Ottawa East) 70 Montreal Rd. BRIDLEWOOD TRAILS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 480 Brigitta Street (Kanata) THE WAREHOUSE 57 Raglan St. S (Renfew) SHOPPERS HOME HEALTH CARE 420 Hazeldean Rd (Kanata) ORLEANS HOME HARDWARE 470 Charlemagne Blvd (Orleans) THE BAGELSHOP 1321 Wellington Street (Ottawa) FINDLAY CREEK HEARING CARE CLINIC 4750 Bank Street Unit 4B (Findlay Creek) UPS STORE 900 Greenbank Road (Barrhaven) CANADIAN TIRE 245 Daniel Street South (Arnprior)

HARTMAN’S INDEPENDENT 296 Bank St (Ottawa/Centretown)

ARNPRIOR CHRONICLE EMC OFFICE 8 McGonigal St (Arnprior)

MA CUISINE 269 Dalhousie St. (Ottawa)

METRO 375 Daniel St. S (Arnprior)

ROSS YOUR INDEPENDENT GROCER 3777 Strandherd Rd (Ottawa)

RENFREW MERCURY 35 Opeongo Rd (Renfrew)

NUTRICHEM COMPOUNDING PHARMACY 1303 Richmond Road (Ottawa)

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IF YOU WORK IN ONTARIO, THIS IS YOUR FIGHT. On September 11, 2012, the Ontario Liberal government passed Bill 115, the Putting Students First Act, 2012.

Bill 115 is undemocratic, unconstitutional, and unprecedented. s It takes away the democratic rights of teachers and education professionals to bargain collectively. s It places the government beyond the reach of the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Ontario Labour Relations Act, and even the courts. s It takes local decision-making away from school boards and puts it in the hands of the provincial government. That’s why we’re standing against Bill 115. It sets a dangerous precedent for all Ontarians. In fact, the government has already threatened other public sector workers with similar legislation. As teachers, we teach your children to stand up for their principles. Today, we ask you to do the same.

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CANCER SOCIETY Help get local patients to cancer treatment by donating to “Wheels of Hope”. In 2011 Canadian Cancer Society volunteer drivers drove 456,912 km taking cancer patients in Renfrew County to treatment. Average cost per trip is $88.00. Rides provided free to patients. For information or donate call (613) 735-2571 or email renfrew@ontario.cancer.ca. A perfect holiday gift.

HUNTER SAFETY HUNTER 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

CARPOOLS WANTED: Ride from Paladium to Arnprior Monday-Friday approx 4-5 pm. Will pay. Call Bruce 613-447-6233

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“BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY not to be missed. Landmark clothing and sporting goods store FOR SALE. Call Chris Strang 613-731-9140 x 270 or chris.strang@sunbeltnetwork.com”

AFFORDABLE commercial space for rent: retail or store front office, downtown Arnprior, 998 to 1,773 square feet, 613-299-7501

BUSINESS SERVICES !!A-1!! DUMP RUNS, Branches small tree removal. Appliance repair, appliance removal (small-fee), Moving available with trailer. Support Your Locals. Fast Service. Marc 613-889-9768, 613-623-9768, Arnprior ACCOUNTING CHRONICLE DIAMOND AWARD WINNER 2009, 2010 & 2011 Saturn Accounting Services 613-832-4699 Carpentry, Repairs, Rec Rooms, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates, 25 years experience. 613-832-2540

FIREWOOD 16” DRY MIXED HARDWOOD Pickup or Delivered McLeod Building Supplies 613-432-3942 Mon - Fri 8-5:30 pm Sat 8-12 pm Visa, Mastercard, and Debit accepted FIREWOOD FOR SALE. All Hardwood. 613-839-1485

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Custom Snowblowing Service by Snowfall or Competitive Removal Rates. Call James for pricing 613-299-9663 $$$NEED MONEY$$$ Do you have a pension plan form an ex-employer? (LIRA) or (lock in RRSP) Call NOW! 1-416-357-9585

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FARM Ford 4610 4x4 Loader, Case 1190 Loader, MF 165 Loader, Ford 7700 Cab, Case IH 5300 Grain Drill 21x7. 613-223-6026.

FOR RENT 1 BDRM Aprt -87/89 Claude Street in Arnprior. Fridge & stove. $700/month all inclusive. First and last months rent required. Call 613-297-8068 1 BEDROOM apartment Arnprior, gorgeous, renovated, hardwood, appliances, window treatments, heat, water, and parking included. Many extras, quiet, secure, non-smoking, pet-free building. $800 Call 613-296-4521 1 bedroom apartment for rent in Renfrew. Available Jan 1st. $575 per month. Share a yard and has parking. Call Bujold Properties 613-432-0789 Leave message after hours 1 BEDROOM APT for rent in Renfrew, completely renovated, walk-in closet, quiet building, walk to all amenities, ideal for mature adult/senior, no pets, references, 613-791-4272 for viewing. 1 BEDROOM APT in Braeside, available Dec. 15, 2012. Call 613-296-7670 1 BEDROOM, Furnished aprt, heat, hydro and satellite included. 64 McGonigal Street W., $750/month, first and last, 613-623-4341 or 613-762-4341 2 3 BEDROOM Main floor, close to hospital Arnprior, will be freshly painted. Has yard, heat and water paid. 1st and last, no pets, $800, 613-623-9651

To all my great friends and family who shared my 60th birthday— I just don’t know what to say except I’m humbled, grateful and very appreciative.

2 BDRM Aprt - 87/89 Claude Street in Arnprior. Fridge & Stove, large shared backyard. Includes utilities. $875/month, 1st & last mnth rent required. 613-297-8068

To my children and grandchildren —You surprised Poppa. Best kept secret in White Lake. I was very surprised. I will never forget your support and generosity. Thanks for all the great gifts. To my wife Tracy, thanks so much. I love you. Terry B. CLR396467

2 Bedroom 1st floor apartment in quiet senior building. Fridge & stove & outdoor plug-in included. All newly renovated. Call 613-432-4909 2 Bedroom apartment for rent in Renfrew. Available immediately. $575 a month. Call Bujold Properties 613-432-0789 Leave message after hours

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

FOR SALE

2 BEDROOM Apt, 71 Sullivan Cres, Arnprior Available now, includes heat, water, fridge, stove and parking. Laundry on site. $725 Info 819-661-0638

LARGE TWO BEDROOM APARTMENT. 260A Barr St. Renfrew. 2 floors in heritage home. 2 entrances. References. Available 01/Jan/13. 613-432-5972

1999 Chrysler LHS, 4 dr, Mint, 102,000 kms, original comes with 17 inch chrome wheels with summer tires and snow on rims. Certified with all new brakes and rotors, $3500 saftied. 613-432-5978 cell 613-432-0526

2 bedroom Townhouse in Renfrew, 300 Lochiel St. S. Available Feb 1, 2013. $740 plus gas & hydro. Rent includes water, parking for one, fridge & stove; with washer & dryer hook-ups. First & last, no pets 613-432-1287 2-BEDROOM Large

Apartment, totally renovated, few blocks from downtown Arnprior, Living-room, diningroom, balcony, secure building with elevator, intercom, washer,dryer, storage in apartment, 4-appliances, parking with-plug, $ 8 9 0 + h y d r o 613-622-0224

3 bedroom 2 story Brick house with large yard in Renfrew for rent. $850 monthly plus utilities 613-433-1261 3-BEDROOM HOUSE in country, $950/month +utilities, 1st and last, Call 613-623-7797 ARNPRIOR 2 Bdrm Apt. available Dec. 1st. $800 + utilities. First & last months rent required. Seniors Preferred. References required. PH: 613-297-1784. ARNPRIOR, 2 Bedroom downstairs apartment, gas heat, parking, shared laundry facilities. $725+utilities, first and last required. Call 613-432-5566 ARNPRIOR BEAUTIFUL 2 bedroom town house style apartment, water and parking included. Laundry facility on site. Available Dec. 1st, $820/month +utilities, 613-240-5728 ARNPRIOR, Beautiful waterfront home, 2 bedroom plus den, 2.5 bath. Swimming, fishing, boating, Available Immediately, $1800/month plus utilities. 613-623-1872 www.arnpriorwaterfront.com ARNPRIOR, The Manor Apartment, Center Town, clean, bright and Secure. Enjoy comfortable accommodations in a quiet and well-maintained building. Bach./ 1 bedroom available. Please call 613-627-3829 for appointment BRIGHT & SPACIOUS 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom (basement) Available immediately, quiet and mature building features laundry facilities on each floor and private parking. $675+utilities and $775+utilities. Call Eddy 613-623-6330

2 bedroom apt 102 Bonnechere St. N. Large porches front & back, hardwood floors, fridge & stove, parking, 613-432-2014 after 5 pm

HOUSE FOR RENT in Arnprior, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, 6 appliances, newer home, hardwood, garage, basement, nonsmokers, no pets, $1200/month +utilities. 20 minutes from Kanata. 613-290-7075

ANNOUNCEMENT

ANNOUNCEMENT

Newer 2-story 1500 Sq Ft Semi Detached, available January 1, in a very desirable neighborhood. 3 Bedrooms, 1 1/2 Bathrooms, Rear deck, attached single car garage, paved driveway, A/C, 5 appliances. $1300/ month plus utilities, 613-623-6589 Newer 2-story 1700 Sq Ft Semi Detached, available December or January 1, in a very desirable neighborhood. 3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Bathrooms, Rear deck, attached single car garage, paved driveway, A/C, 5 appliances. $1300/month plus utilities, 613-623-6589 Newer Bungalow End Unit Townhome available Immediately in a very desirable neighborhood. 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathrooms, Hardwood and Ceramics throughout, Large Rear deck, attached single car garage, paved driveway, A/C and 5 appliances included. $ 1275.00 /month plus utilities, 613-623-6589. ONE BEDROOM APT, plus den, 3rd floor, nice size for one person recently renovated, quiet building beside Arnprior Museum, references, first and last, hydro extra. Call Karen 613-623-4138 days, 613-623-7439 evenings, Available Jan. 1st, 2013, $695 ONE BEDROOM on ground floor very bright with beautiful picture window. Includes fridge, stove, gas fireplace, utilities extra, parking at your door. Great for older adult or senior. Alicia Street Arnprior, Available Dec. 1, 2012. Call for details, 613-229-1850 Renfrew Large 2/3 bedroom apt in Century Old Building, tastefully decorated, hardwood floors, high ceilings, quiet building centrally located, $750 per month plus utilities 432-5741 Renfrew Large ground floor 2 bedroom apt in quiet Century Old home, fireplace, high ceilings, oak floors, private porches, centrally located, $850 month plus utilities. Must be seen to be appreciated. 613-432-5741 SHARED RENT, House on Avenues in Arnprior. $450/month, non-smoker. 613-623-0762

FOR SALE 1998 FORD F-150, red ext. cab. 2 wheel drive. Less than 200,000 km, runs great, some rust, $1000 obo, Call to view 613-433-7338

ENGAGEMENT

HELP WANTED

2006 CHEV Malibu, shape, $2000 613-623-2987

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!!20+APPLIANCES!! Nearlynew washers, dryers, fridges, stoves freezers. Warrantied, delivered. Appliance repair, parts for sale, disposal, dishwasher installation. Support your locals! For viewing, Marc 613-889-9768. Arnprior 8’ length firewood. All mixed hardwood. Also buying standing timber. 613-312-9859. Barley and Wheat Straw For Sale. Delivery Available. Barclay Dick & Son Farm Supply. 613-649-2620 or 613-649-2440 CHEV MALIBU 2006, well maintained, no rust, $3200. Call 613-612-0698 Christmas Tree’s For Sale 794 Fraser Rd. We are open Dec 1st. Saturday & Sunday after 4:00 weekdays, Fraser Fir, Norway Spruce, Balsam Fir, Scotch Pine 613-432-8751 Dry hardwood firewood for $95/face cord. Maple, Beech, Birch and Oak mix. Call 613-623-8460. ELLIPTICAL FOR SALE

in great condition. Has a timer, 10 levels of resistance, keeps track of calories burned, distance covered and pulse. If interested please make an offer @ 613-485-2835. Must come and get it. For Sale Wood Furnace, Oil Furnace, 6” Snow Blower 3 PH, 2005 18’ Car Hauler, 7’ x 8’ garage door steel, 225 Lincoln Stick Welder, 1 set of French Doors, 1951 Ford Car restored, 1956 Ford Crown Vick restored. 613-432-3830 HEADING SOUTH This winter? Let us arrange your travel insurance. Call Eady Insurance 613-432-8543 or 1-888-275-3239 *HOT TUB (SPA) Covers-Best Price. Best quality. All shapes and colours. Call 1-866-652-6837. www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper ITEMS FOR SALE, high end speakers Bang and Olufsen $200 obo, also Kodak Digital Camera $50 obo, Please call Dave 613-868-6432 Snow blower for sale. Call 613-432-3373

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Thank you Thank you Thank you Adele & Allan McLeod

PLACE – Municipal Council Chambers 477 Stone Road DATE – Saturday, December 8, 2012 TIME – 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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April 1, 1975 – December 28, 2012

& the weather was super.

HVAC MECHANIC / Installer, Experience journeymen in HVAC would be an asset. Gas fitter 1 with installation experience. A/C refrigerator license. Must have clean driving record. Required to pass security clearance. VCI offers competitive wages and an attractive benefit package. Email lcottrelle@vcicontrols.ca

FINANCIAL / INCOME TAX

Looking for persons willing to speak to small groups, 1 on 1 presentations. A car and internet necessary. Diana (866)306-5858. WANTED: Church Organist and Choir Director St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Renfrew Ontario Please Apply in writing to : St. Paul’s Anglican Church 96 Argyle St. Renfrew, On K7V 1T3 by December 21, 2012 For further information call St. Paul’s Church Office 613-432-3062

HUNTING SUPPLIES Hunter Safety/ Canadian Firearms Courses and exams throughout the year. Organize a course and yours is free. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

CHRONICLE DIAMOND AWARD WINNER 2009, 2010 & 2011 SATURN ACCOUNTING SERVICES 613-832-4699

NOTICES REMOVE YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD 100,000+ have used our service since 1989. BBB A+ rating. US Waiver allows you to travel to the US, or apply for a Record Suspension (Pardon) - professional & affordable Call 1-8-NOW PARDON (1-866-972-7366) www.removeyourrecord.com

COMING EVENTS Do you love music festivals? Get Shipwrecked! http://summermusicfest.getshi pwrecked.ca/ The Dusty Drifters New Bluegrass CD, Produced by John Steele, is now available at Mill Music $18.00. Find out why they’ve been Nominated for “Best Instrumental Group” and “Most Promising Group” by the C.C.B.A!

BIRTHDAY

IN MEMORIAM WALLACE, Borden Taylor May 12, 1938 December 1, 2011 In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather. We thought of you with love today, But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too. We think of you in silence, We often speak your name, Now all we have is memories, And your picture in a frame, your memory is a keepsake, With which we’ll never part, God has you in His keeping, We have you in our heart. Remembered with love, Lois, Jane, Leesa, and Becky

LOST & FOUND Found bicycle owner please ID call 613-432-4632 FOUND male Beagle hound Mountain Schute area, Nov 18. Please call 752-2513

Happy Birthday Fay Papadakos

To our dearest Yiayia Who we love to the core HAPPY 70TH BIRTHDAY We couldn’t love you any MORE! From your 5 little sweathearts Hugs and kisses galore We wish you many more... CLR396480

Happy 90th Birthday Emily Tripp

John and Karen Hickey of Carp, Ontario are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay Hickey, granddaughter of Shirley and the late John Hickey to Kolan Gilmour, son of Helen and the late Todd Gilmour of Richmond, Ontario. A June 2013 wedding is planned.

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The Council and Staff of the Township of Admaston/Bromley would like to extend a cordial invitation to attend a special afternoon of thanks and memories with Bev Briscoe, who is retiring as our ClerkTreasurer after 37 years of service to our municipality and community.

Thank you to family, relatives and friends for coming to our

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BIRTHDAY

THANK YOU

Wasn’t it a Party

Help Wanted Disabled person requires someone for friendly visiting & outings once a week. Apply to Box “X” c/o The Renfrew Mercury 35 Opeongo Rd, Renfrew On K7V 2T2

ENGAGEMENT

Bev

MORTGAGES

Please join with Emily’s family and friends in celebrating this wonderful occasion. OPEN HOUSE Sunday, December 2, 2012 2:00 – 4:00 pm Fitzroy Harbour Community Centre 100 Clifford Campbell Street, Fitzroy Harbour

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Best wishes only.

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HELP WANTED

LOST set of keys on Argyle opposite Rec Centre please call 432-7132 if found

HELP WANTED

HUNTING SUPPLIES

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

PUPPY KINDERGARTEN CLASSES Wags & Whiskers offers obedience and socialization. Celebrating 11 years. Call Tena and Ian 613-623-6200

German Shepherd Pups black or sable DDR workline AKC parents vet check health guarantee $450. (613)802-2757 strongbond@msn.com

HUNTING SUPPLIES

FOR RENT

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

For a viewing and more information call Derek McGrimmon

FOR RENT

APARTMENTS IN SECURE BUILDING

Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley west of Renfrew there is an immediate opening for an

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Environmental Technician Level 1 We are seeking an entry level technician who possesses the ability to operate and maintain the wastewater and sewage treatment plants. The incumbent will also serve as back-up operator for our landďŹ ll site.

KANATA Available Immediately

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Candidates must be a graduate of a post-secondary environmental technician or engineering program as a minimum. Preference will be given to applicants having previous experience in wastewater treatment and holding a valid Ministry of the Environment Level I or Level II Wastewater Treatment Operator’s License. We thank all applicants, but only those invited to an interview will be contacted.

2 New Homes Available For Immediate Occupancy!

No telephone inquiries please.

Rent OR Rent with the Option to Purchase! Financing available for qualified buyer

Haley Industries Limited 634 Magnesium Road Haley, Ontario Canada K0J 1Y0

4 bedroom single family home, 3 bathrooms 5 appliances, double garage Amazing upgrades! $1500/month CLR396100

Please forward resume to:

Fax: (613-432-0743) Email: jobs.haley@magellan.aero

2 bedroom attached bungalow, 2 baths 5 appliances, with single garage! $1300/month Call Gerry at 613-730-7000 x 316 613-859-1468 Email to propertymgr@campanale.com Visit: www.campanale.com

RENFREW HYDRO INC.

Billing & Collections Supervisor Renfrew Hydro Inc. maintains and distributes electrical power to approximately 4,200 residential and commercial customers within the Town of Renfrew. We have an exciting and challenging opportunity available for a highly motivated, detail oriented individual with a proven ability to develop systems and methods to meet the demands of time restraints and accuracy requirements.

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Applications will be accepted until Thursday, December 13, 2013 by 4:00 pm. We thank all candidates in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. CLR396095 42 The Renfrew Mercury EMC - Thursday, November 29, 2012

3 bedroom townhouse, 1.5 baths, 2 appliances, unďŹ nished basement, one parking spot. $1038 per month plus utilities.

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

Park View Apartments AdlZg jc^ih VkV^aVWaZ 379 John St. St. (across379 fromJohn the Hospital) (across from the Hospital)

Applications being Applications being accepted from accepted from Mature Tenants Mature Tenants

2nd floor unit (with 2nd floor unit (with elevator access) elevator access) available. 2 bedrooms, available. 2 bedrooms, covered balcony, car covered car plug in, 5balcony, appliances plugair in,conditioning. 5 appliances and and conditioning. Noair pets allowed. No pets allowed.

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

TOWNSHIP OF McNAB/BRAESIDE Employment Opportunity Public Works Department

Reporting to the President, this position is primarily responsible for performing and supervising the day to day billing, collections, and settlement customer service functions of the office. The successful candidate will have the necessary qualifications & attributes to excel in this position including:

McGRIMMON HOLDINGS Offering affordable one & two bedroom apartments.

PAUL SEVIGNY & Sons Taxidermy 30 years of experience complete taxidermy Call 613-624-5787 Haley Industries Limited

FOR RENT

SEASONAL POSITION (December, 2012 - April 30th, 2013) SNOW PLOW OPERATOR The Township of McNab/Braeside seeks applications for the above position. Reporting to the Director of Public Works, the Snow Plow Operator provides snow storm related plowing and sanding/salting related to the Township infrastructure with a focus on public safety and convenience. This position will be part-time intermittent beginning in December 2012 through April 2013 up to 18 hours per week (min. 4 hours/shift). QualiďŹ cations: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

175 Acres off Goshen between Arnprior and frew. Hardwood bush, hunting. $175,000. More mation call 613-623-7572

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE SCRAP CARS Will pay $50 -$200, or more depending on types. Picked up free. 613-432-3464 or cell 613-432-0449

CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. No RISK program. STOP Mortgage and Maintenance payments today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Free Consultation. Call us NOW. We can help! 1-888-356-5248

OLDANTIQUE FURNITURE, old advertising coca-cola, Mountain Dew, old gas and oil items, toys, decoys, old postcards, old Halloween and Christmas items. Call Sheryl MacKenzie at 613-432-4909

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Dave’s Automotive is looking for an apprentice or licenced technician to join our team. Please apply in person with resume to Dave’s Automotive 227 Elliott Crescent Renfrew, ON or fax 613-432-2891 or email davesautomotive@live.ca No phone calls please.

Ryan’s Maintenance Inc.

Part time help required for property maintenance in Renfrew. 15-20 hours per week, perfect for retirees. Must be willing to work weekends. $15 per hour Must have valid drivers license. Fax resume to 613-629-0766, or email: rmi@nrtco.net

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DOG SITTING Experienced retired breeder providing lots of TLC. My home. Smaller dogs only. References available. $17-$20 daily Marg 613-721-1530

WANTED

Equivalent to high school with job related courses in the operation and maintenance of roads. One year of experience in the maintenance of municipal public works infrastructure and operation of equipment, including tandem axle trucks, backhoe and loader and other miscellaneous equipment. Prior snow plow experience is preferred. DZ license mandatory. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently. Demonstrated excellent safety record, ability to meet physical demands of the position. Ability to be on call 24 hours per day combined with exibility in hours of work.

Compensation: Based on prior experience ($18.69 - $21.38 per hour) Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume clearly marked as to contents to the undersigned by 3:00 p.m., Thursday, December 13, 2012 to: Noreen C. Mellema, CMO Chief Administrative OfďŹ cer/Clerk Township of McNab/Braeside 2508 Russett Drive R.R. # 2 Arnprior, Ontario K7S 3G8 nmellema@mcnabbraeside.com We thank all applicants, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. CLR396487

Assistant Manager $*# 4+0- -$.0)6 ) %( , & !$((*$/ " 3 * ,$-.+* # 2 .' (1# -*,-%+-

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Township of Admaston/Bromley POLICE SERVICES BOARD Monthly Meeting. Tuesday December 4th, 2012 at 7:30 pm at the Township Office, 477 Stone Road. Public is Welcome!

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Only selected applicants will be contacted for an interview

We Are Looking For

PEOPLE WHO LOVE TO WORK WITH KIDS! Connor Homes is looking for people interested in becoming Foster Parents s )N THEIR OWN HOME FOR 2ENFEW 0ERTH #ARLTON 0LACE AND SURROUNDING AREAS s )N OUR HOME LOCATED IN -C$ONALDS #ORNERS )NDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE WORKED WITH OR HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN CARING FOR CHILDREN ARE AN ASSET TO OUR ORGANIZATION 3INGLES OR COUPLES MAY APPLY Compassion for kids is a must! Connor Homes is dedicated to supporting all members of their team as well as the children with a network of professionals and services. )F YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS SEND RESUME TO Attention: Sarah Connor (please specify the location you are applying for)

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Scapa, a worldwide leading manufacturer of bonding products and adhesive components for applications in the electronics, healthcare, industrial and transportation markets is currently looking for an Industrial Engineer for its Renfrew, Ontario manufacturing site. Located in Renfrew County, in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, Scapa North America’s Renfrew site offers access to 900 pristine lakes and 4 major rivers admist breathtaking wilderness. With the major urban destination of Ottawa less than one hour away, a career at Scapa Renfrew allows one the unique ability to blend rural and urban living, all the while enjoying a progressive career with a global manufacturing company. The Industrial Engineer will be involved in broad scope engineering responsibilities including but not limited to process development, equipment and building maintenance, machine design and modification, environmental control, product development, capital projects, cost reduction and general problem solving. This individual is a key member of the Operations support team responsible for the overall operational effectiveness of the site. The successful candidate will bring a degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering with a minimum of 5 years of related manufacturing experience. It is imperative that the candidate has excellent computer skills as it relates to word processing, database construction, CAD software as well as the ability to read and produce drawings using orthographic and isometric projections. Other assets would include experience with PLC control systems, calendar coating processes, converting, mechanical aptitude and SAP knowledge. Scapa North America offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Please submit resume in confidence to: renfrewhr@scapa.com No telephone inquiries please – we thank you for your interest but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

BABY BRAG

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Scapa, a worldwide leading manufacturer of bonding products and adhesive components for applications in the electronics, healthcare, industrial and transportation markets is currently looking for a Development Engineer for its Renfrew, Ontario manufacturing site. Located in Renfrew County, in the heart of the Ottawa Valley, Scapa North America’s Renfrew site offers access to 900 pristine lakes and 4 major rivers admist breathtaking wilderness. With the major urban destination of Ottawa less than one hour away, a career at Scapa Renfrew allows one the unique ability to blend rural and urban living, all the while enjoying a progressive career with a global manufacturing company. The Development Engineer will be engaged in key projects and initiatives to improve processes and reduce manufacturing costs. Using your strong analytical skills, you will perform production inefficiency analysis and develop recommendations for improvement. Additionally, you will contribute to cost out exercises, aid the manufacturing floor in addressing formulation errors and research and present new product development formulations. The successful candidate will bring a degree in Chemical Engineering with a mandatory minimum of 5 years of related manufacturing experience. Applicants without Development Engineering experience in an industrial (vs. academic) setting will not be considered. It is imperative that the candidate has excellent computer skills as it relates to word processing and database construction, with SAP experience being considered an asset. Other assets would include experience with chemical formulations relative to adhesive manufacturing as well as calendar coating and mechanical converting knowledge. Scapa North America offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Please submit resume in confidence to: renfrewhr@scapa.com No telephone inquiries please – we thank you for your interest but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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INDUSTRIAL ENGINEER

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BABY BRAG 2013 Introducing the Community’s Newest Members

5 MILES SOUTH OF SMITHS FALLS CORNER OF HWY 15 & BAY ROAD

GREAT WINTER CAR 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 4 door, 195,000kms. 6 cylinder 3.1, full load. Lady Highway Driven. Has GT look. $2100.00 or OBO as is. Kevin 613-485-6680

Celebrate a life just begun! Call now for more information 1.877.298.8288

FIREWOOD

BUSINESS SERVICES

FIREWOOD

GEORGE’S BARBER SHOP

FOR SALE Cut, split, and delivery available.

Phone

613-649-2631 IN MEMORIAM

333893

613-432-9335 IN MEMORIAM

Guardy Duncan Campbell September 23, 1934 ~ December 1, 2010

Philip John Hanniman May 26, 1964 – Nov 26, 2000

RAY POOLE

In a quiet country grave yard Where the gently breezes blow Lies the one we love so dearly Whom we lost twelve years ago May the words of love blow softly And whisper for you to hear That we miss you and love you And wish that you were here Dad, Martha, Randy Greg, Robin, Elsie, Tommy, Mielie Ryan, Michelle Nick, Cindya

In loving memory of a dear husband and dad who passed away five years ago, Dec. 02, 2007. No one can ever take away The love our hearts hold dear. Happy memories are with us every day Remembrance keeps you near.

Ryan Lowe

In the Arnprior Chronicle-Guide EMC, and Renfrew Mercury EMC

Jan. 9, 1978 – Nov. 30, 2009

Marilyn Murray MacMillan They say there is a reason They say that time will heal But neither time nor reason Will change the way we feel For no one knows the heart ache That lies behind our smiles No one knows how many times We have broken down & cried We want to tell you something So there won’t be any doubt You’re so wonderful to think of But so hard to be without

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DR. William Bolton (M.D.C.M.)

Suddenly, but peacefully, at home I left this world on November 20, 2012 at the age of 65 leaving behind my beloved husband of 47years James (Jim), my dear children: Sheila (Brian Griffin), Loretta (Chris Palmateer), Donna (Craig Heryet) and Paul (Sheila Cavanaugh), and my cherished grandsons: Wyatt and Cale. I also leave behind my sisters Peggy Waite (Lindsay), Patsy Craig (Ken), brothers Davit (Louise), Steve, Sandie and Norman (Dorothy) and sisters in law Linda Delarge, Diane Delarge, Susan Gienow, Jean Kauffeldt and Marlene Jessup as well as stepfather Welland Caldwell, many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. I reunite with my parents Della Caldwell, Allan Delarge, in laws Hubert and Margaret Jessup, brothers Nelson, Harry, Alex, sister Teresa Cote and brothers in law Claude Kauffeldt, Harold Jessup and Serge Cote. A sincere thank you to everyone who touched my life and contributed to my well-being here in this world. Arrangements have been entrusted to Fraser – Morris & Heubner Funeral Home Ltd. in Cobden. My family will host visitations Friday November 23, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9pm as well as Saturday, November 24, from 9:30 to just before 11am. The funeral will take place at the Cobden Pentecostal Church. Cremation to follow. For those who wish, in lieu of Flowers, contributions in my memory to Rogers house would be appreciated and graciously accepted. Those attending the funeral are also invited to wear a favorite hat, if you so desire.

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Friends are invited to visit at the BURKE FUNERAL HOME (613-968-6968) 150 Church St., Belleville on Friday November 30th from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel on Saturday, December 1st at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment Belleville Cemetery Columbarium. Memorial donations to the Belleville General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the Beattie family. www.burkefuneral.ca CLR395493

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KELLETT, Irwin George

Born April 21, 1947

Peacefully at home on November 24, 2012 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Oscar, who predeceased her in 1987. Loving mother of Alice Wilkes (Garnet). Cherished Grandma of Stephen (Lisa), Garnet Jr. (Sharni) and Graham (Sarah). Great-Grandma of Connor, Owen, Cadence, Kieghan and Kahlaan. Predeceased by her parents William Vernick and Emily Yerlitz, brother Ellard, and sisters Lena Gienow, Amanda Keuhl, Irene Panke and Loretta Hiderman. She will be sadly missed by sister-in-law Doris Westgarth and many nieces and nephews. Resting at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave. E., Renfrew (at Lorne St). on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Luke’s United Church, Denbigh on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment to follow at St. Luke’s United Cemetery, Denbigh. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or St. Luke’s United Church (P.O. Box 23, Denbigh, ON K0H 1L0) would be appreciated by the family. Condolences or donations may be made at www.mcphailandperkins.ca

- Peacefully at the Belleville General Hospital on Sunday, November 11th, 2012 in his 89th year. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn (McNevin). Dear son of the late Bert and Kate Beattie. Loving father of Susan Avey (Wade) of London and predeceased by his son David. Loved by his grandchildren Kevin (Christine), Tara (Jeff), Erin (Derek) and his great grandchildren Monique, Cameron, Tyler, Marissa, Jordan and Nell. Dear brother of Betty Chandorkar of Toronto and predeceased by his sister Joyce Reynolds and brother Robert Beattie.

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DELARGE – JESSUP Mellisa Mae

WESTGARTH, Ester (nee Vernick)

BEATTIE,

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The family announces the passing of a loving husband, father, and grandfather, George Kellett, on November 22nd, 2012. George is survived by his wife and best friend of 54 years, Cherry; children Chris Kellett (Cindy), Mark Kellett (Laurene), Vicki Kellett (Mike), Sandy Ross (Keith), and Matthew Kellett (Jennifer); and 7 wonderful grandchildren, Kyle and Kristy Kellett, Sarah, Andrea and Joe Harvey, and Samantha and Sydney Ross. The family would like to thank the nursing staff at the Misericordia Hosptial, Edmonton, on Units 5W/5E and ICU for their excellent care over the past few weeks. Cremation has taken place as per George’s wishes and no service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute, 11560 University Avenue NW, Edmonton, AB, T6G 1Z2 CLR396541

BRUNETTE, GLENICE SANDRA (nee Gilmore)

Couvieau, Michael Leo

MICHALOWSKI, Helena

May 25, 1967 - November 24, 2012

Suddenly at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Monday morning, November 19th, 2012. Helena Michalowski of The Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior at the age of 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Ignace Michalowski (December 2, 2004). Dearly loved mother of Kristina Dontigny (Phil) of Sharon, Ontario and Betty Michalowski of Arnprior. Predeceased by a daughter, Mary. Much loved grandmother of Greg Dontigny (Shawna) and Danielle Traikos (Michael) and great-grandmother of Joshua, Madison, Avery and Braedon. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Friday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. A Funeral Liturgy was celebrated at the Pilon Family Chapel on Friday morning, November 23rd at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, a donation to The Grove Nursing Home would be appreciated by the Michalowski family. Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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Peacefully at home on Monday evening, November 19th, 2012. Mariel Mary MacLean of Arnprior at the age of 85 years. Dear daughter of the late Peter Bethune and the late Albertine Lajeunesse. Beloved wife of the late Norman Alexander MacLean (1968). Dearly loved mother of Laird (Laurel) and Lindsay ( Brenda) both of Arnprior. Dear sister and best friend of Joy Mann (late Willi). Cherished “Nanny” of 5 grandchildren: Angela MacLean (John Allison); Jennifer MacLean (Kevin McNulty); Rachel MacLean; Rosalie Sutherland and Lindsay Wright (Jeffrey) and 9 great-grandchildren. Family and friends were invited to pay their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. A Service to honour the life of Mariel was conducted at the Pilon Family Chapel on Saturday morning, November 24th at 11 o’clock. Interment Albert Street Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory of Mariel, a donation to the Arnprior Food Bank would be appreciated by her family. Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

Michael Couvieau of White lake Ontario passed away Saturday morning, November 24, 2012 at Country View, Pakenham Ontario in his 46th year. Beloved son of Leo and Emily (Needham) Couvieau. Dear father of Sarah, Dylan and Tyler and grandfather of Shawnna. Dear brother of Doris Couvieau and Steven Couvieau. Predeceased by his sister, Laurie Ann Couvieau (2006). Arrangements by The Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N. Arnprior A private family service will be held in The Boyce Chapel on Wednesday November 28, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Private family interment in Arnprior Malloch Road Cemetery. In memoriams to the Canadian Diabetic Association would be appreciated by his family

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Glenice Brunette of Renfrew, at the age of 63. She passed away peacefully on Friday, November 23, 2012 at Hospice Renfrew, after a short battle with cancer, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Beloved wife of the late Oliver Brunette (Dec. 2008). Loving mother of Jessica Brunette. Much loved daughter of Fay Gilmore (nee Thompson) and the late Glen Gilmore. Dear sister of Brent Gilmore (Judi), Gwen Gilmore (Ed Ranger) and Valerie Verdun (Denis). Sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and pets Jack & He-Man. Visitation at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave. E., Renfrew on Sunday, November 25, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Renfrew on Monday at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Columba Cemetery, Pembroke. Memorial donations to Hospice Renfrew or the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Condolences or donations may be made at www.mcphailandperkins.ca

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MacLEAN, Mariel “Buddy”

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Suddenly and unexpectedly at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute in the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 21st, 2012 after spending the day Tuesday in his bush doing what he enjoyed so much, cutting wood; Robert Lewis “Bobâ€? James of Lanark; formerly of Glasgow Station at the age of 67 years. Dear son of the late Ernie and Carmel (nee Emon) James. Beloved and devoted husband of Linda (nee Headrick). Treasured father of Rhonda Graham (Gary) and Brenda Renaud (Jerry), both of Pakenham. Adored and proud “Poppaâ€? of Mallory and Hillary Graham...the lights of his life. Dear brother of Marion Brydges (Kenny) of Renfrew and Barbara Riopelle (Garry) of White Lake. Special uncle of Sarah Brydges of Arnprior and Honorary “Dadâ€? to Graham Giles of White Lake and Scott Giles of Ottawa. Remembered for his integrity and amazing sense of humour, Bob was an avid hunter, an outstanding outdoorsman and a proud horseman. He also leaves behind his prize team: Hank and Frank. Friends were invited to join BobĘźs family at the Calabogie Community Hall, 574 Mill Street, Calabogie on Sunday afternoon, November 25th at 2 oĘźclock where a service to celebrate BobĘźs life was held. In the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. In memory of Bob, a donation to the U of O Heart Institute would be appreciated by his family. Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

Tourangeau, Robert John March 21, 1926 - November 12, 2012 passed away peacefully in his chair at Country View Lodge Retirement Home, Pakenham Ontario on Monday morning, November 12, 2012. Robert Tourangeau of Braeside in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Eunice Potter. Dear father of Janice Tourangeau of Arnprior. Dear brother of Doris Schwerdtfeger of Renfrew. Predeceased by brothers Douglas and Harold and his parents Alfred Tourangeau and Beatrice Neumann. Private family arrangements by Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N. Arnprior

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Peacefully at Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Saturday November 24, 2012. Stewart McGregor age 89 years. Loving husband of Catherine (Cassie) McGregor. Loved father of Cathy Storie (David). Predeceased by son David McGregor (1990). Loving grandfather of Lori Ann (Chad), Christopher (Maria), Angela and Crystal, and great grandfather of Emmah, Cassie, Isabelle and Patience. Dear brother of Steve McGregor (Noreen). Friends may call at the Anderson Funeral Home & Chapel 22 Raglan St.S. Renfrew on Monday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be conducted in the Renfrew Presbyterian Church on Tuesday November 27th at 11:00 a.m. Interment Thomsonville Cemetery. For those desiring donations to Renfrew Victoria Hospital or Hospice Renfrew would be appreciated.

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Walter Boswell of Arnprior Ontario passed away on Tuesday morning, November 27, 2012 at the age of 97 years. Beloved husband and friend for 67 years of the late Ida Mae (McIntosh) Boswell (2009). Dear father of Ruth (late Dom) Herrick of Ottawa, Donna (Jim) Read of Arnprior, David (Nanci) of Vernon B.C., Beth (Terry) Gibeau of Arnprior, Walter (Louise) of Arnprior, Laura (Ken) Campbell of Arnprior and Allan (Cheryl) of Calgary. Predeceased by a son Robert “Bob�. Survived by 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Predeceased by grandsons John Gibeau and Derek Read. Dear brother of the late Jack and Carrie, the late Bernice and late Joe Fletcher, Russell and Marjorie, the late Doug and Marg, the late Leon (Luella), Ken (late Muriel), late Bernard “Titch� (late Greta) and Joan (Ott) Young. Dear brother-in-law of Herb (late Arpa) McIntosh, Les (Evelyn) McIntosh all of Arnprior, Gloria (Charlie) Runciman of Barrie and Marie of Ottawa. Brother-in-law of the late Bob of Toronto and the late Shirley of Sarnia. Son of the late George Boswell and Jeanette Mottart of Grand Valley Ontario

Resting at The Boyce Funeral Home Ltd Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N. Arnprior where friends may pay their respects on Thursday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 pm. and after 10:00 a.m. Friday. Funeral service will be held in The Boyce Chapel at 11:00 a.m. on Friday November 30, 2012. Interment Arnprior Albert Street Cemetery. In memoriams to “Partners in Caring� appreciated by his family

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-224-3330, 613-432-6689 E-mail: E-mail:news@yourkanata.com peter.clark@metroland.com The Renfrew Mercury community calendar is a free public service for not-for-profit groups. Notices appear as space permits. Please submit your information at least two weeks before the event and include a daytime contact name and phone number for clarification.

HOME SUPPORT The Renfrew Tearoom and Renfrew Art Guild invite you to Tea & Art weekdays, Monday to Friday in December from 2 to 4 p.m. Enjoy home made jams, scones, small desserts with featured artists daily. Proceeds to Renfrew Seniors Home Support.

DEC. 7 DEADLINE Mitten trees, sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi, will be in all financial institutions until Dec. 7. The mittens will benefit the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper program.

NOV. 29 Illumination of the Manor Christmas Tree and Light up the Bonnechere Manor at 6 p.m. Memorial luminaries are being sold for $10 at the Bonnechere Manor Foundation office or by calling Jacqui at 613-432-4873, ext. 1253. Hot chocolate.

NOV. 30 Community Living Renfrew County South Christmas Dance from 7 to 11 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at AFAC Wing. Cost $5 at the door. There will be spot dance, door prizes and a light luncheon served. Entertainment by D.J. Wheelz. Ann Blimkie at Community Living Renfrew County South 613-432-6763. Salvation Army craft and bake sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Scott’s Hardware, Raglan Street, Renfrew.

NOV. 30 AND DEC. 1 Cobden farmers’ Christmas Market Friday from noon to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cobden Fairgrounds on Astrolabe Road and farmers’ market building. Food at both locations. Ample free parking. Over 90 tables. Free admission. Free hourly draws. For a cash or non-perishable food donation to the Cobden Food Bank get a ballot to win a great prize, donated by

Rooney Enterprises of Cobden. Joe Curry 613-433-8934 or Ernie Wilson 613-646-2712.

FOOD BANK EMPTIES Bring your empties to the Renfrew Beer Store and support the Renfrew and District Food Bank this weekend: Nov. 30 to Dec. 2.

DEC. 1 Wanted: Actors, dancers, singers and fiddlers. Anyone young and old wishing to appear in the fourth annual Christmas In Our Town Concert in Calabogie. Concert 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Calabogie Community Hall. All money goes to Calabogie rink Raise the Roof project. Call Marie Buscomb at 613-752-2576. Tea and talent sale at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church 1 to 4 p.m. Two floors of homemade candy, baking, knitting, sewing, glitzy and glamour, treasures, silent auction, tea and more. Come in right after the Santa Claus Parade. Ross Museum of Foresters Falls annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Carol Sing at 7 p.m. at St. Aiden’s Church, Foresters Falls. Carol sing and entertainment by Mine Road Gang and Millers Corners. Mulled cider and Christmas Sweets In Ross House. Mrs. Claus is gearing up for another breakfast with her friends at the Renfrew Armouries 8 to 11 a.m. Pancakes, eggs, sausage, bacon and toast. Story time with Mrs. Claus at 10 a.m., plenty of prizes to win at the raffle table. A fun-filled morning with your family before the Santa Claus Parade. Tickets at Kids Corp or at the door. Adults $7, children 12 and under $5; 2 and under free. All proceeds to Kids Corp Renfrew and Area Community Resource Centre. Renfrew Lions Club Santa Claus Parade. Leaves Fatima School at 1 p.m. Santa will greet kids in Renfrew Armouries following the parade. Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club Annual Christmas Craft Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Griffith Hall. Baked goods, door prizes, raffle draws and vendors with your Xmas shopping in mind.

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DEC. 2 The Vern Yemen Nativity Scene will be lit with a 7 p.m. service in Low Square, Renfrew. Everyone is invited to the first Sunday of Advent by celebrating this event. Plowmen’s Christmas Breakfast and Bake Sale 7 to 11 a.m. at the Cobden Agricultural Hall. Sausages, scrambled eggs, home fries, baked beans, coffee, tea, juice. Adults $7, children 12 and under $4. Enjoy breakfast and leave with some baked goodies.

with fellowship, entertainment by local musicians and refreshments from 1 to 3 p.m. at Zion United Church, Douglas. Freewill offering. Lois 613-646-7626. Christmas Open House and Craft Sale 2 to 7 p.m. at Community Living Renfrew County South, 326 Raglan St. S. Baked goods, homemade candies, preserves and crafts will be available for you to purchase. CLRCS also makes custom baskets. Call Alana, Gloria or Sharon at 613-432-7529 for more information.

DEC. 8 DACA breakfast 8 to 11 a.m. French toast, sausage, deep fried tators, fruit, coffee, tea, juice. Adults $7, kids $6.

DEC. 3 TO 7 Christmas Cheer 2012 applications Monday to Friday 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army Thrift Store, 50 Prince St., Renfrew. Bring identification for each family member. Cannot accept health cards, baptismal certificates or SIN cards. Residential ID (driver’s license, phone bill or hydro bill), a rent receipt and copy of your last income statement. Information 613-432-7721

Second annual Paramedic Toy and Food Drive hosted by County of Renfrew Paramedic Service at Renfrew Wal-Mart from 8 a.m. until closing. Unwrapped toys, food or financial donations to support the Renfrew Food Bank and Salvation Army accepted.

DEC. 13 Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home Support 25th Anniversary hot turkey Christmas luncheon in the AFAC Wing at noon. Music by Barry Martin and Country Favourites. Advance Tickets $12 per person at Aikenhead’s Drugstore or the Home Support Office 613-432-7691. Please purchase your tickets before Friday Dec. 7. Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church, Renfrew hosts Singing Through Christmas at 7 p.m. Special Guests Dai Bassett and David Galbraith. Carol singing and special performances by the TSA Choir and local Valley soloists Melissa Friske, Laurent Gagnon and Beverley Humphries. This event will be filmed by Cogeco and aired over the Christmas season. Refreshments will be served. Freewill donation to local food bank.

DEC. 15 The council and staff of the Township of Admaston-Bromley hosts a special afternoon of thanks and memories with Bev Briscoe, who is retiring as clerk-treasurer after 37 years of service to the municipality and community (April 1, 1975 to Dec. 28, 2012) at the Stone Road council chambers 2 to 4 p.m.

DEC. 4

Renfrew Silver Seniors dinner and dance at Renfrew Legion. Happy hour 5 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. Music by Nelson Towns. Tickets, Pat 649-2756. TLC Euchre, AFAC Wing 1 p.m. $8 cost includes snack; 613-432-4485.

DEC. 16

Renfrew Art Guild December meeting at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church, 291 Plaunt St. (Quarry St. entrance) at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome to this pot luck dinner. Diana 613-433-3635.

Hot food and bake sale. Ready to serve of freeze. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, Beachburg. Come and shop. Free coffee. 613-582-3441.

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DEC. 6 Red Carpet event starts at 5 p.m. Participating businesses are Stone Meadows, Brides and Blooms, Keeping Company, Pick-It Fence, Sense of Country, Colleen’s Closet, Scott’s Shoe Store, Korner Hutch and Fraser’s. Proceeds to purchase a new heart machine for RVH. Each store will have an indoor event. Tickets $5 at RVH or any participating business.

Special anthems by the choir and sing-along at Renfrew Presbyterian Church at 7 p.m. Freewill offering. Refreshments to follow. Warm up after the Santa Claus Parade in Eganville with a warm refreshment and home-made goodies at the Eganville Seniors Centre Christmas Tea from 2 to 4 p.m. Cost $7 at 30 Bell St. 613-628-2354.

Renfrew Collegiate Institute Music Department annual Sounds of Christmas concert at 2 p.m. Tickets $7, available from a musician or at the door. The school’s three bands, Blue Note vocal ensemble, soloists and small ensembles will perform. Donations to local food bank accepted. DACA Centre Children’s Christmas Party 2 to 4 p.m. Crafts, games and a visit from Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus. Shellie 613-433-9207. DACA and Area Association Christmas bingo at 7 p.m. Turkeys, hams and prizes. Five cards $15. Additional cards $3.

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Freemasons lunch 12 noon at the Rocky Mountain House Restaurant, Renfrew. Learn about Freemasonry. Barry Sansom 613-433-9038.

Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club Monster Bingo at Griffith Hall. Hall opens at 6:30 p.m. and games start at 7:30 p.m. Two $500 prizes to be won, plus other games with cash prizes.

Denbigh-Griffith Lions Club New Year’s Eve party at Griffith Hall, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cost $20 per person. Disc jockey, hats and party favours, snacks, champagne toast, midnight buffet and prizes to be won.

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