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Christmas is all about kids, kindness, Santa and sharing. But perhaps the most important is sharing, as people reach out to help those in need.

With that in mind, Scott & Sons Hardware owner Jeff Scott is overjoyed with a painting by Joanne Beattie Kalimeris that depicts the storefront Christmas display of 2011.

“I like everything about it,” says Jeff, who was born in the 1950s when the store’s window displays began.

Back then, the displays sang out with Christmas spirit while trumpetSTEVE NEWMAN/METROLAND ing the toys available for sale in the Renfrew artist Joanne Kalimeris, owner Jeff Scott and Santa share this section of the Scott & Sons Hardware Renfrew store. annual Christmas storefront display. Kalimeris’s painting, of the store’s 2011 Christmas display, is also this See TRADITION, page 2

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Santa Claus makes his traditional pre-Christmas trek to Renfrew this Saturday, Dec. 7.

The parade in his honour, hosted by the Renfrew Lions Club, leaves from Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School at 1 p.m. and ends at the Renfrew Armouries where Santa

and his elves will be handing out treats. Refreshments will also be served.

Santa will also be the star of the Sunday, Dec. 8, Santa Claus Parade in Calabogie. The event, organized by the Calabogie Lions Club, gets underway at 1:30 p.m.

Downtown BIA Holiday Shop Hop tonight The Downtown Renfrew BIA Holiday Shop Hop Under the Stars is tonight (Thursday) from 5 to 10 p.m.

When shoppers donate a non-perishable food item to any of the 21 participating retailers they will receive their passport and are ready to hop from shop to shop. Get your passport stamped at a minimum of five loca-

tions and enter to win gift certificates from downtown retailers.

Starting at 4:30 p.m., the Flower Factory and A Dash of Fab welcomes BH Photography, one of the country’s top wedding photographers, for photos with Santa. The cost is $10 for a 5-by-7 print, with all proceeds going to the Bernadette McCann House.

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These days, the store is no longer in the toy business, but that hasn’t stopped the 50-foot window displays.

They attract attention throughout the Christmas season. Proof includes the finger and nose marks on the windows from children trying to get a closer look at the lit displays in the evening.

In fact, Jeff looked out the front window the other day to see a little girl planting a kiss on the window for Santa, while two out-of-town chefs came in recently and bought gingerbread mannequins who were wearing chef’s hats in the display. “We try to just make it as colourful as possible,� says Jeff.

Years ago, an article in The Renfrew Mercury said the Christmas season hadn’t really begun until Scott & Sons Hardware’s storefront display was up.

Many others have made the connection, like the Renfrew woman who videotaped the display for her daughter in the

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visiting the storefront decades ago. “It’s a tradition,� she says. “I’m still the little kid looking in the window. My brother and I would come down and look in the window, and hope some of those things would be under the tree.�

There’s an intimate connection to the Tree of Lights campaign for Jeff, too, since a portion of funds raised will support the hospital’s Assisted Living Program. Jeff’s dad, Murray, benefitted from that program prior to his death in 2012.

There’s a second Scott family connection, too, since Jeff’s brother Randy, who died in 1997, used to co-ordinate the store-front display. Randy was also an artist, and hence Santa occupies two positions in this year’s display.

In the centre, Santa rides his sleigh, while to the right Santa is holding a paint brush and touching up a painting on his easel.

During this campaign, Scott’s hardware will raised funds by selling 99-cent tickets for a donated $400 barbecue. “We’re hoping to sell 500

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The painting is full of memorable details, like the rust on the window thermometer and the flecks in the marble wall at window’s edge, says Jeff.

He and Joanne are pleased the painting is the calling card for Renfrew Victoria Hospital’s Tree of Lights fundraising campaign this year.

The cards have been mailed across the region to request donations and invite people to the campaign’s tree lighting at Low Square. The ceremony takes place across the street from Scott & Sons Hardware, this Friday, Dec. 6, at 6 p.m.

Kids are especially invited, since there’s a big surprise for them, says Jeff.

Copies of the painting are also being sold, as part of the campaign. Prints – $30 for 12-by-19-inch copies and $20 for smaller laminated versions – are available at Scott’s Hardware and other local retail stores.

Like the hardware store’s Christmas storefront displays, the hospital’s Tree of Lights campaign, has become a special tradition.

That fact isn’t lost on Joanne, who fondly recalls

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Intense weather events prove climate change real Lucy Hass

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News - The Climate Reality Project came to Renfrew recently, underscoring an urgent message.

As storms grow in intensity – from Hurricane Sandy in the U.S. to record flooding in Alberta to devastation in the Phillipines – more and more people are accepting the reality of climate change and urging others to do the same.

As Phillipines climate change commissioner Nadarev ‘Yeb’ Sano so poignantly noted in an address following the recent catastrophic typhoon in his country: “Anyone who continues to deny the reality that is climate change, I dare them pay a visit to the Phillipines right now ... We can take drastic action now to ensure that we prevent a future where super typhoons become a way of life.�

A good turnout gathered at the Renfrew Public Library Nov. 19 to hear a presentation by Duncan Noble, a Climate Reality Project spokesmen who continues to

carry on the campaign launched by former American vice president Al Gore with his groundbreaking documentary An Inconvenient Truth.

The non-partisan group is committed to educating people on the impacts of climate change and how they can make a positive difference.

Noble spent three days in Chicago this past summer being trained on the climate change issue. “We’re not directing enough attention to it,�

Noble said. “This is not an issue that we can kick down the road much further.� “We have a choice to make,� he concluded. “We’re at a fork in the road.�

Foremost, he urged his audience to get involved. “I hope you will all help on this voyage,� he said. “This is our home,� he said of planet earth, “the only home we have.� “Changing laws are more important than changing light bulbs,� he added, suggesting top priority should be putting a price on carbon pollution.

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Duncan Noble of Killaloe, one of The Climate Reality Project spokesmen.

Proposed next steps are: 1. Speak up. Don’t let things go unchallenged.

2. Work together.

3. Deepen your commitment.

4. Don’t give up.

While the presentation addressed largely global concerns, local impacts were also noted, specifically the 2012 drought in Renfrew County when dry pastures and low prices ‘hammered’ producers and both crops and herds were endangered.

A wide range of authoritative sources were also quoted, including the former director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies who said, in 2012, “The dead-

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ly European heat wave of 2003, the fiery Russian heat wave of 2010 and catastrophic droughts in Texas and Oklahoma last year can each be attributed to climate change.�

And in 2011 Kevin Trenberth of the National Center for Atmospheric Research said, “Global warming is contributing to an increased incidence of extreme weather because the environment in which all storms form has changed from human activities.�

Harder downpours causing more floods, deeper droughts, fierce fires and crippling ice storms are some of the predicted consequences of climate change.

“The Arctic will be ice-free in our lifetime,�

Noble also predicted.

Following are just a few of the climate change impacts presented at the library: • More extreme weather events. • Allergies are expected to be much worse by the year 2014 in North America, with 21,735 grains of pollen per cubic metre compared to 8,455. • Current research indicates that for every day during the growing season that temperatures go above 29 degrees C (84 F), maize (corn) yields decline by 0.7 per cent.

People can learn more about the Climate Reality Project Canada at www.climatereality.ca After Noble’s presentation, local photographer Dorothy Garlough wrapped up the evening with a photography commission by the Bonnechere River Watershed Project.

Her commission - A Glimpse in Time - walked the audience through four Bonnechere River watershed scenarios and challenged viewers to choose their future.

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No plans to reduce recruitment of doctors, says RAHSV vice-president Steve Newman

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News - The recent announcement that Renfrew physician John Collins will retire in late May 2014 has implications for the Renfrew and Area Health Services Village (RAHSV).

Dr. Collins’ departure will leave an estimated 1,500 patients without a doctor, but don’t expect the newest doctor recruited to the area to cover that entire caseload.

There are at least two reasons for that, RAHSV vicepresident Peter Emon told Renfrew council Nov. 25.

First, Collins’ case load is believed to be one of the largest in Renfrew County.

Second, the newest members of the medical profession are looking to handle smaller practices, of maybe 700 or 800 patients, while becoming more involved in the community and with their own families.

Earlier this fall RAHSV representatives made their annual presentations to the

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municipal partners of Horton, Greater Madawaska and Admaston-Bromley to summarize RAHSV’s past fundraising activities, fundraising plans, financing, membership and other activities.

Since 2010, the Health Services Village has recruited seven doctors, but Collins’ departure underlines the importance of recruiting at least seven more, said Emon.

The eighth recruit is expected to be announced early in 2014.

“We don’t see that there will be any letting off,” said Emon of physician recruitment.

“We can look at the age of the doctors we have at Renfrew Victoria Hospital. There are still more doctors that are going to be retiring in the next four or five years.”

Board members of the Health Services Village include president and AdmastonBromley Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe, Renfrew Mayor Bill Ringrose, Horton Mayor Don Eady, Renfrew Victoria Hospital chief executive officer

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Randy Penney, Barb Desilets of the RVH Foundation, physician Steve Radke, Jim Miller and Karen Maxwell.

There’s also a fundraising committee, chaired by Maxwell, whose members include Bob Johnston, Ian Clelland, Jim Anderson, Mike Brydges, Kevin Hughes, Pauline Hughes and Sandi Heins.

Staff consists of business development officer Norm Lemke and administrative assistant Shannon Fraser.

Financing until 2014 will include annual contributions from the four partnering municipalities, starting with $25,000 per municipality in 2010. The annual amount per municipality will reach almost $33,000 by 2024.

Other financial commitments for 2010 to 2024 include $900,000 by the Renfrew Industrial Commission, $700,000 in fundraising, and $140,000 by the Renfrew Home Hardware Building Centre. To date, the fundraising committee has raised more than $230,000.

MEQA Consulting Ltd. continues its tradition of supporting the Renfrew & Area Health Services Village fundraising campaign by presenting the second installment of its $5,000 pledge to the fundraising committee. From left are committee members Pauline and Kevin Hughes, fundraising chair Karen Maxwell, Bob Johnston, MEQA owner and committee member Jim Miller and Ian Clelland.

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According to 2012 costs across Ontario, 32 municipalities pay less than $100 per household and 146 are paying $100 to $300. Another 103 are billed $300 to $500, 26 are paying $500 to $600, and 16 are averaging more than $600.

Apparently, says Anderson, many municipalities have been getting a deal for a lot of years, and maybe havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been paying their fair share.

Based on 2012 statistics, Renfrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3,879 households generate 303 calls per month, or 3,636 per year. Supposing each

on the Renfrew Police Services Board, explained: â&#x20AC;&#x153;The intent is to equalize payments across the province, so the municipalities that are paying very little for services right now will be paying more. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And those that are paying over the provincial average may come down to the provincial average, which should be a positive direction for the town of Renfrew.â&#x20AC;?

Opposition from municipalities who have been paying the lowest police costs for years may be to no avail.

call consumes the provincial average of 4.7 hours, Renfrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bill for calls for service would be just over $1 million. The other portion of Renfrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bill, consisting of such base-level activities as salaries for supervisors, administrative positions and crime-prevention education programs, would also consume just over $1 million, for a total annual OPP bill of about $2.1 million.

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Landin Miller of Renfrew and Pembroke resident Teri Mackie will become new members of the prestigious CPA profession once they complete the experience requirements.

The UFE, written in September, is a national three-day evaluation that assesses competencies including essential knowledge, professional judgment, ethics and the ability to communicate.

The UFE is an important component of the CPA qualification program, which includes prescribed education, practical experience and examination requirements.

Only those who complete this entire program successfully are entitled to use the internationally recognized designation of Chartered Professional Accountant, a profession known for superior financial expertise, strategic thinking, business insight and leadership.

In total, Ontario had 1,201 of the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3,032 successful UFE writers and captured 20 of 54 National Honour roll spots. Torontoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nicholas Tsai captured the Canada Gold Medal as the top writer of the Uniform Evaluation in the country. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Congratulations to all of the successful Ontario candidates and, in particular, our gold medallist Nicholas Tsai,â&#x20AC;? said Rod Barr, FCPA, FCA, president and CEO of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Qualifying to become a CPA, CA is a very challenging process and the resulting career is rich in rewards and opportunities. I am confident that all of the students will make great contributions in their future careers and will uphold the high standards of the CPA, CA profession.â&#x20AC;?

ignations of calls for service, which are directed into one of 10 categories. Some categories, such as those that are violence-related, are much more time-consuming. Others, such as traffic infractions, are less time-consuming.

The proposed new model has followed the Ontario Auditor Generalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s criticism that the present funding model lacked clarity and transparency.

Renfrew officials should know what the final funding model is by the middle of 2014, said Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly.

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News - Renfrew treasurer Keray Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly is hopeful that changes to the provincial funding formula for Ontario Provincial Police services will result in sharp reductions to the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OPP bill in 2015.

At the Nov. 25 meeting of Renfrew council, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly and Coun. Tom Anderson summarized highlights of the Nov. 4 meeting they attended in Bancroft to learn more about the OPPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed new funding model.

Renfrew now pays well above the average annual cost per Ontario household, at close to $535.

If the proposed model is passed, one of the significant changes would be a shift in police costs per municipality.

Generally, this could mean municipal-

ities charged the lower fees over recent years will likely be paying much more, and vice-versa.

Renfrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s OPP bill for 2014 will be about $2.25 million, but the proposed changes could drop the annual bill by $150,000 to $200,000. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What I took away from the presentation (in Bancroft) is that the goal is to have the cost somewhere around $400 per household.

What theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve advised is that if your costs are above $500, they should come down. And if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re below $300, your costs should go up,â&#x20AC;? said Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The preliminary information is that it looks good for us â&#x20AC;Ś for some (other) municipalities, OPP funding could be a big challenge.â&#x20AC;?

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pastorally care for those who have been hurt, and we reiterate our commitment to do so.

“We are being proactive in making our church a community of faith and trust, and we are committed to nurturing a safe environment that welcomes all who belong to the family of God.” About two dozen people attended the sentencing including two former Deep River altar boys who were molested by Miller. Deep River Mayor David Thompson, and Father Peter Proulx, who was representing the Catholic Diocese of Pembroke, were also present.

“I am very familiar with a number of the victims, so I thought it was very important to come down and show my support,” said Thompson.

“The sentence was the maximum sentence recommended by the Crown, so I think it demonstrates that the court takes these offences very seriously. Although it’s a positive day, in terms of that outcome, it will never undo the harm that was done to these children.”

Meanwhile, additional charges have been laid against Father Miller by other alleged victims.

“This is the fourth convicted pedophile priest in the Pembroke diocese,” said Thompson. “I think this is an indication of a very problematic situation that the diocese has just not dealt with. All they do is move priests from one area to another, and they’re clearly not dealing with a situation that is systemic within the diocese,” Thompson added.

One abuse victim, who was assaulted by Miller when he was nine years old, spoke afterwards.

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According to Bruce Pappin, a spokesman for the diocese, three of Father Miller’s five victims accepted counselling or assistance for thirdparty counselling from the diocese.

A definite positive from the court proceedings, said one of the former Deep River altar boys, is that there’s now a support system in place.

“It’s one day at a time, and we’re here for each other,” said that victim.

Another supporter at the sentencing was Wilno resident Mike Shulist,

an abuse victim of a different Catholic priest in 1964.

“Nine months per victim might have been more appropriate because it’s not only a slap on the wrist, but a slap in the face,” said Shulist.

“I don’t know what to say,” said another victim at the sentencing.

“He didn’t get off and he didn’t get any conditional sentencing or time off … He got what (the Crown) asked for, and you can’t ask for any more than that.” Miller will spend his prison time at the Ottawa-Carleton Detention Centre.

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NEWS - Father Daniel Miller, who pleaded guilty to molesting five young boys in Renfrew County parishes about 40 years ago, is going to prison for nine months.

With the exception of one boy who was molested at the Pikwakanagan rectory near Golden Lake, the assaults occurred at the Renfrew home of Miller’s mother.

Some of the victims and their families attended the sentencing hearing Nov. 28 in Pembroke Superior Court to hear Justice Timothy Ray say the “serious personal injury offences” did not warrant a conditional sentence because that would have been “inconsistent with the principles of deterrence and denunciation.”

The victims were all altar boys, ranging in age from 9 to 13, from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pembroke parishes in Arnprior, Eganville and Deep River. A publication ban prevents further identification of the victims.

Crown attorney Jason Nicol got the nine-month sentence he sought.

Justice Ray pointed out that while the defendant had pleaded guilty, Miller only did so after the victims were required to give evidence under oath at an examination for discovery.

“By virtue of committing these offences against very young boys,” Justice Ray read in court, “he not only betrayed the trust of the community but permanently undermined the confidence of the victims and their families in the church, which had been an integral part of their lives, and to which they had turned for comfort.”

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Sorry seems to be the hardest word Opinion - In 1976, Elton John sang, “Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word.”

Almost 30 years later, Canadian politicians are putting that theory to the test.

We live in a country where the mayor of a major Canadian city lies for months before finally admitting to actions that would land an average citizen in jail.

Meanwhile there’s a prime minister who roundly refuses to feel any contrition for his obvious lack of prime ministerial control.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper has his script down pat – that former chief of staff Nigel Wright and Senator Mike Duffy are the only people responsible for a scandal that saw Wright paying for Duffy’s improper Senate expenses.

The disturbing part of both cases is the

smug disregard for the responsibility of leadership. To quote a good ol’ Spiderman movie, with great power comes great responsibility.

Maybe the prime minister didn’t know about the scheme to fool Canadians by helping a Conservative loyalist to sweep his mistakes under the royal rug.

If so, the prime minister was clearly asleep at the switch. For someone presented to the public as a king of control to know nothing at all of such wheeling and dealing leaves a big question in Canadian minds: what else is happening behind the scenes of which our PM knows absolutely nothing?

It would be refreshing to hear the PM apologize for his clear lack of control. But saying sorry would reflect a Canadian sense of humility – something our PM has never mastered.

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Another good news story To the editor: Opinion - This is a good news story!

It’s Monday morning and that’s when I go to work at Cobden District Public School in the office. On many Monday mornings, it’s my pleasure to stop at No Frills in Renfrew to pick up a few cases of fruit for our students at the school, paid for by the Breakfast For Learning Program.

When I take the fruit to the school, it is sorted into bowls for each classroom in the school and then distributed. That way, if a child hasn’t had enough food on any given day for whatever reason, they can help themselves to a piece of fruit.

This morning while I was being waited on by the No Frills cashier, a lady behind me asked what all the fruit was for. I told her about our fruit bowl program at the school.

She thought that was an amazing idea.

Then when I went to pay the cashier, I was short by $32. As I was reaching into my purse to pull out my interact card, the lady that had asked me about the fruit gave a $50 bill to the cashier and said she would pay for the outstanding amount.

It was such a kind and generous gesture, I gave her a big hug and a huge thanks. She said it was nothing, that she was glad to see that kids were getting food when they were in

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need. She said she knew that some kids went all day without food and only had something to eat at supper time.

She thanked me for picking up the fruit for the kids at Cobden School.

So there was change left from the $50 bill and in the excitement, I inadvertently kept it and realized this when I got to school. So the staff at the school decided that our wonderful lady would probably want us to use it to help the kids in our school. So it was decided by a few members of the staff that we would use the change to help a few more of our students enjoy our spaghetti day on Wednesday... you see, not all students can afford to have the special lunches offered even though the cost is low.

So, this is to let that wonderful woman know that, not only did she help us with our fruit bowls, but she also enabled a few more Cobden students to enjoy a hot lunch this week.

To our “Wonder Woman”, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts! You caused a few misty eyes this morning at the school when I told this story and you showed us the true meaning of the Christmas Season.

Much Love, Jane McGregor Cobden District Public School

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ment could not have done, and then let us vote on whether we should retain this very costly Senate.

We are a democracy and we have a right to vote on this very important matter.

Think of the vast sums of money that could go to a worthy cause.

I am an old Conservative and so fed up with party politics where one party blames the other.

Instead of working together for Canadians, they seem to put their party first and our great country second.

We must have a strong democracy in this very aggressive world. However, trading with other countries is so important to us and Mr. Harper is on the right track with this, but with his lack of transparency we don’t know if he is selling the rights to our natural resources or bringing in overseas goods at the expense of ours.

Please, Mr. Harper, in the near future, speak out to your fellow Canadians.

Jack Partridge Renfrew

What are we leaving for our children?

To the editor: Opinion - What are we leaving our children and grandchildren? In the past two weeks I went shopping for various items and without exception I had to return the goods to the shelves. Why? They were all made in China.

It would appear to me that we are in deep trouble in our

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To the editor: Opinion - We are paying for the Senate with our tax dollars.

Would any large company pay a high salary to its staff without knowing what they were doing?

So why don’t we know what good the Senate is doing for us?

We know there was uncontrolled greed in the Senate.

Why can’t our government come to terms with this?

Our government should let the Canadian taxpayer know what the Senate has done for us, that our elected govern-

wonderful country and our elected officials don’t seem to get the message All I see is they are always patting themselves on the back for a job well done. I don’t think so as I see that our local factories are moving to Mexico or China at a alarming rate.

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Please, for our children’s sake, ask them to stop this and put folks back to work in factories that produce Made in Canada goods.

Thank you.

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Congratulations to our sweet ambassador To the editor: Opinion - There is a young lady in our midst who never ceases to amaze us. Paige Dillabough, who was inďŹ&#x201A;ected with cancer at a young age was taken back to basically â&#x20AC;&#x153;ground zero.â&#x20AC;?

No one knows more than she, her family, friends, teachers and other members of her support network what challenges she had ahead of her and how she conquered them.

Her initial purpose was to persist and survive for herself and her loved ones. She has done so much more than that.

She is an ambassador of many hats. She is a survivor. She represents an appreciation for those who have played such a crucial role in her survival. She is consistent and con-

stantly â&#x20AC;&#x153;giving back.â&#x20AC;? Paige is the proof that, against all odds, there is hope for our future.

She is an example of soul that appreciates life and strives for her right and means to live it. She is representative of the fact that there are youth of today who will be the responsible and resourceful adults of the future.

Most of all she is a ďŹ ghter and her armour is her smile. Paige has established a personal quest to contribute to the quality of treatment and care for those who may experience similar inďŹ&#x201A;iction. She is genuine and sincere.

The one thing she did not set out to do was achieve the recognition that was awarded her recently.

However, her contribution and light shines so bright how could one

not acknowledge her with such a distinction? Paigeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s honour of being presented with the 2013 Outstanding Youth Philanthropy Award barely polishes the surface of what stirs within.

Our community is so very fortunate to be represented by this young ambassador and her enthusiasm. So many of us could learn so much from her example. It would certainly be a challenge to keep up with her, or walk a day in her shoes.

With a purpose and a vision driven by commitment and dedication of people such as Paige, there is hope for the future. Our role is to step up, follow her example and be part of it.

Congratulations, young lady!

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Fine fundraiser The fourth annual Gourleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Variety and Bluewave Energy barbecue and bake sale (Nov. 2) was a whopping success, as hosts Keith Gourley and Laurie Stroud display the $2,540 raised for Renfrew Victoria Hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dialysis centre.

Barb Desilets, rear left, of the RVH Foundation and hospital Call to Action volunteer Cecie Whalen gladly accept the donation.

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What if you could make a difference when you gather with your special friends, loved ones and colleagues?

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By-law 2001-08 also prohibits the placing or depositing of snow on Township streets or roads. By-law 2001-08 states: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Any owner or operator found to be in contravention of this by-law is guilty of an offence under the Provincial Offences Act and is liable to a fine of not less than $100.00 and not more than $500.00 for each violation thereof.â&#x20AC;?

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The raffle raised $1,705 for the TLC program.

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For TLC, a stitch in time raises $1,705 financial need living in the town of Renfrew to receive assistance with medical and mobility devices.

TLC is a last resource for people of all ages with a demonstrated financial need living in the town of Renfrew who need assistance to purchase medical devices and mobility aids.

Anyone with financial need can approach the TLC program for assistance.

To maintain confidentiality, applicants are asked to mail or hand-deliver the following items to the 433 Wing in a sealed envelop addressed to the chairperson of the TLC Committee.

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All requests remain confidential.

As the program does not receive government funding but relies on fundraising, funding for each request depends upon funds available. People can apply for this assistance once in a calendar year.

Donations to the program are gratefully accepted and can be made by mailing or hand-delivering a cheque to the Wing office. The cheques must be made payable to the “RCAFA Trust” and state it is for the 433 Wing TLC program. Tax receipts are available upon request.

For more information on fundraising activities, call 613-432-4485 and leave a message for the TLC chairperson.

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Renfrew and District Food Bank in dire need Doug Brookes, President

Renfrew and District Food Bank

Community - 2013 has been a slow year with regards to donations at the Renfrew & District Food Bank.

With a significant increase in usage (120 new families) since January; our resources have been stretched to the limit and with Christmas soon upon

us, we will need all the help we can get from our community.

We have had to spend approximately $10,000 more on groceries compared to the same time last year.

On average, we assist 447 people with food every month and 155 of those assisted are children.

The remainder are adult male and females.

As always, you can drop your donations at the Renfrew Fire Hall 24/7 or you can mail a cash donation to 115 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Renfrew, Ont., K7V 2R5.

Some upcoming December fundraisers to keep an eye out for include: â&#x20AC;˘ OPP Fill the Cruiser (Dec. 7); â&#x20AC;˘ Paramedics (weekend Dec. 6); Return your emp-

ties to Beer Store (Dec. 6 to 8) and donate them to food bank; and, â&#x20AC;˘ 10 per cent of sales from Floor coverings at Floors 1st during December will be donated to Food Bank.

As they do on a consistent basis year round, our many local churches and schools will have events to raise food and money for the food bank.

A new event this year is a chance to win a LaZ-Boy chair donated by Braeside Furniture.

All you need to do is drop in at Renfrew Pizzeria anytime and make a donation to receive a ballot on the chair or drop in at the food bank Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or Dec. 17 from 12 to 6 p.m. to make a donation and receive a ballot.

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Enjoy the gift of music this holiday season

K of C serving dinner Christmas Day Events - The Knights of Columbus in Renfrew will be serving free Christmas day dinners from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Knights hall.

The Knights will provide free take out and delivery, plus transportation to and from the hall at 313 Raglan St. People are invited to contact Brian Long at 613-432-

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There is no charge for meals although donations are accepted.

For last-minute requests for deliveries or transportation call the hall at 613-432-6121 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Christmas Day.

Events – Music is in the air this month, and not just Christmas music.

From country to folk to rock, there’s a wide range of options for your holiday celebrations.

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During December there is live music upstairs at Finnigan’s Roadhouse on weekends from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Friday, Dec. 6 Dennis Whitney opens the month of weekend music, followed by Country Junk Saturday, Dec. 7.

Friday, Dec. 13 Bobby and The Big Wheel hits the stage, followed by the Ghost Town Cryers Saturday, Dec. 14.

Nelson Colt is at Finnigan’s Friday, Dec. 20; Riley New Band Saturday, Dec. 21; Fifth Street Friday, Dec. 27 and Cody Labombard Saturday, Dec. 28.

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The musical lineup this month at Rocky Mountain House in Renfrew opens with Brock Zemen Friday, Dec. 6 at 9 p.m.

Reckless follows Saturday, Dec. 7 at 8:30 p.m.

Three Friday nights of music follow LUCY HASS/METROLAND with Cody Labombard Dec. 13, Dale Arnprior singer-songwriter Chris Yuke Dec. 20 and Cali Yakaback and Cardiff is at Neat Cafe Dec. 20 Riley New Dec. 27. All three shows start at 8 p.m.

Other performers this month are MonkeyJunk (Dec. 13), the Arrogant NEAT CAFE Worms (Dec. 14), Arnprior’s Chris Burnstown’s Neat Café will be wel- Cardiff (Dec. 20) and Rik Emmett of coming some popular musical acts Triumph (Dec. 20).

It’s also been announced that flamthis month, beginning with country star George Fox tomorrow night (Fri- boyant fiddler Ashley MacIssac from Cape Breton will make a return visit day, Dec. 6).

Local favourite, The Searsons, per- to the Neat Cafe stage on Valentine’s Day 2014. form Saturday, Dec. 7.

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62 LECKIE LANE, BURNSTOWN • Lovely location for this 2 bedroom home in Burnstown • Completely finished lower level with rec room with wood stove & bath • Situated on large lot, paved road and easy access to Hwy #17 $239,000 MLS#886691

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Plenty of treats at Presbyterian Tea Showing some of the tasty selections at the pie table at the Renfrew Presbyterian Church tea and bazaar on the weekend are, from left, Lorna Boldt, Joanne Brown, Heather Cavanaugh, Sophia Taylor and Kay Bowles. At right, Willis Kobus is served

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5065A MATAWATCHAN RD., GRIFFITH Do not miss the opportunity to live on the water ! Brand new 2 storey home - completed to perfection - 3 bedrooms - 2 baths - dual propane fireplace - large country lot - easy hwy access in 4 seasons. Call Helen to view at 432-0058

2967 CALABOGIE RD., SPRINGTOWN 250 feet of waterfront on the Madawaska River at Springtown! 3 bedroom bungalow with walk-out basement - fully finished lower level - fireplace in the living room - large well designed kitchen and laundry on main level - 3 car garage - easy hwy access - it is a beauty! Call Helen at 432-0058 to view

Each Two Acres On Pinnacle Rd. – Easy Access To Town - Paved Road Right To Your Door. All Severed and Surveyed and Ready. For Your Home To Be Built Call Helen 613-432-0058

3 Building Lots on Partidge Dr. in Calabogie.

Call David for more info 613-401-2824

WATERFRONT LOTS AVAILABLE One Located at Griffith on The Madawaska River Little Timber Trail Lot Measures 200 Ft X 284.06 X 286.29 Ft. X 394.59 Ft Great Holiday Fun For You And Your Family!

MACK WILSON – DEVELOPER HANSMA-BEIMERS CONSTRUCTION LTD – BUILDERS

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TARION WARANTY AWARD WINNERS EVERY YEAR! 330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew K7V 1N3 Metro City Realty Ltd. (Renfrew) Brokerage A locally l ll ownedd Independent I d d Member M b Broker B k

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FOXDEN STREET

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HELEN VINCENT BBROKER OF RECORD

Call Helen Today!

Purchase now and pre-choose your colour scheme, cabinetry and flooring.

Cell 613-432-0058

LOTS FOR SALE

Commercial Land on Hwy 60

June St. – 2,200 feet of waterfront on the Bonnechere River in the town of Renfrew

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

Lots of building lots available on Otteridge Ave.

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HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION 330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew K7V 1N3

432-7562 www.remaxrenfrew.com

PETER VINCENT BROKER

613-432-0319 peter@remaxrenfrew.com

JUST LISTED

BUILDING LOTS AVAILABLE!

SALE G IN D N E P 381 BALDWIN 13 BILL HODGINS WAY 201 MAPLE BEND RD. Asking $299,900 for this 4 br, 2 bath home, finished basement with 2.5 acres. MLS#891618

Asking $289,900 for this 3 BR log cabin in the Peaks Village, walkout finished basement, access to lake.

MLS# 891972

QUIET LOCATION

PEAKS VILLAGE

35 ACRES Goshen RD Acreage, asking $79,900, flat site with open and mixed bush.

Centrally located triplex and close to hospital, area schools, and walking distance to downtown.

Great investment opportunity. 2-1 Bedroom Units, 1-1 Bedroom unit, 3 Meters.

ASKING $219,500

BUY NOW AND PREPARE YOUR LOT FOR SPRING. CALL PETER FOR MORE DETAILS

613.432.0319

MINUTES FROM TOWN

NEWE PRIC

256 JAMES ST

185 VIEWMOUNT DR.

96 SCOBIE RD.

Asking $319,900 for this immaculate 4 BR home in Calabogie, Water access provided.

MLS#886830. Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information.

Asking $219,500 for this immaculate 4BR home near Haley’s, easy hwy access. Private setting. New propane furnace. MLS#860458

MINUTES FROM TOWN

NEW PRICE

NOW READY

175 ACRES

Now asking $349,900, Waterfront home with four bedrooms and addition plus large garage.

MLS#881737 Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information.

Asking $176,000 for this 4 BR, 2 bath home in quiet location. Hardwood flooring, MLS# 887992

140 FERGUSLEA RD Asking $325,000 for this immaculate 3 BR solid stone home, bonus room upstairs and attached garage. MLS# 891038

557 STONES LAKE RD. Asking $175,000 for this 175 acre lot on Canaan RD, only minutes from town Ideal recreational Land, wildlife abounds.

59 PASTWAY RD,HORTON TWP Nearing completion for this 1350 sq. ft. home with 3 BR, 2 bath, dbl car garage. MLS# 887925

37 MICHAEL ST. Asking $175,000 for this immaculate 2 BR, 1.5 baths home centrally located in Arnprior. MLS# 890271.

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Christmas in November Christmas in November was celebrated Nov. 9 at the Renfrew Recreation Centre. At left, Kathy Watson-Leclaire showcases fashions from Jockey Person to Person; and at right, Norwex representative Matty Gyenis explains her product line to Michael McConnachie and his mother Mary-Lyn. LUCY HASS/ METROLAND

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330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew, ON K7V 1N3 rpeever@xplornet.com

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ROSS PEEVER 613-433-1133

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Century old stone home in very good condition. Newer Kit cupboards, DR, LR, office, 1 – 2 pc bath, 2nd Level - 4 BDRs, newer finished enclosed sunroom, 1 -4 pc bath. 3rd level – large 800 sq ft attic.

Full basement, F.A. Oil, wood furnace, 200 amp serviced, 2 car detached garage, Situated on 6.80 acres. MLS#882957 Asking $258,900 Call Ross 613.433.1133 for details

91 HARVEY’S CRESCENT; ADMASTON

$159,9

555 COBUS RD, TWP OF HORTON

Raised bungalow in very good condition. Featuring Kit, DR, LR, 1-4pc bath, plus MBR. Lower level rec room, BDR, & laundry room. Large deck off DR, separate storage shed, fully insulated. Paved back drive.

Lot 100 x 217. Call Ross Peever 613.433.1133

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

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

1489 QUEENSLINE RD. Great Starter Home! Totally renovated, new propane furnace, KIT, LR, 2 BDR, plus Laundry room. 1 car detached garage, Lot 105’ by 105’. MLS#891323 Call Ross 613.4331133 for details.

25 MELISSA LANE Mobile bile in very er good state of repair repair. ne new KIT KIT, LLR with airtight stovew. 2 good size BDR, 1– 4 pc bath, F.A. Gas Heat, New front and side deck. Storage 12’ by 16’ woodshed. Asking $58,500. Call Ross for viewing 613.433.1133

167 RAGLAN ST. 2 ½ storey brick home, new modern KIT with new cupboards, island, lighting, cook top stove, garden door to patio, plus 1 2 pc bath. 2nd Floor: 3 BDR, 1-4pc bath. Attic on 3rd level. Full unfinished basement with F.A. Gas furnace new in 2010. 1 car detached garage. MLS#881855 Call Ross for details 613.433.1133

252 STEWART ST., RENFREW 122 LISA LANE Located at Thompson Park, Mobile consists of KIT, LR, 1-4pc bath, 2 BDR plus large family room.

F.A. Oil plus air tight stove. Asking $59,900.

MLS# 867043 Host Ross Peever 613.433.1133

1 ½ Storey vinyl sided home with 1 car detached garage. Eat-in Kit, LR with gas fireplace, office, & family room and MBR on 1st level. 2nd Level: 2 BDR, 1 – 3 pc bath. Screened in porch and paved drive. Asking $102,500 Call Ross for details 613.433.1133

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

Two large doors. Several offices Great exposure.

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

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LOTS for SALE

623 MCPEAK LINE

Approx 85 5 acres, accres, 70 7 acres cleared. Lower areas are tile Property consists of 40 acres tillable, 60 acres maple & pine bush. drained. MLS#890928 Call Ross 613.433.1133 for details.

Newer poured concrete basement, pellet furnace, new drilled well and septic. 3bdrm bungalow, kit, DR, LR, several outbuildings.

MLS#885353 Asking $199,900. Call Ross for details 613.433.1133

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143 ELGIN AVE. WEST Looking for a Community Facility? Endless possibilities here! i.e. Church, School, Offices.

Full Basement. F.A. Boiler Heater with gas; 200 amp service; Lot 101’ by 93’. MLS#880690 Call Ross 613.433.1133 for details.

For details please Call Ross 613.433.1133

10 ACR0 ES

A great hobby farm in an excellent state of repair.. Large 4+ bedroom, 2 bath home situated on 49 acres. The formal dining room is open to the livingroom. Newer windows. Several outbuildings. Outdoor wood furnace plus propane. A great place to call home! Call Ross 613.433.1133 for details

22 GALLAGHER RD. 2 storey with beautiful interior. KIT with newer cupboards, DR with sliding doors leading to back deck, LR. 2nd Floor 3 BDR plus oversized 1 -5 pc bath, fully finished basement, several outbuildings.

Asking $159,100 Great Starter Home! MLS#891040 Call Ross 613.4331133 for details.

MCMAHON RD - 3 ½ ACRES Bordering 100 Acres of Private Crown land which is located on Reid’s Lake (located 3 miles from Renfrew) You must see this property! Hydro on Property.

Asking $59,000

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STEVE NEWMAN/METROLAND

For families in need The Salvation Army kettle campaign kicks off at Renfrew Walmart Nov. 20 with, from left, Walmart staff members Sandra Slater, Jennifer Kehoe, Sharon McQuade and Jean MacLean, Salvation Army Majors Janice and Rocky Bishop, Salvation Army family service coordinator Jane Forrest, Marg McGuire of Walmart, and Salvation Army volunteer Arnold Wall. The campaign continues until Dec. 24. Public donations will help support families in need at Christmas and throughout the year. “It’s not just a Christmas drive,” says Major Rocky Bishop.

PUT A NEW CAMPANALE HOME UNDER YOUR TREE THIS CHRISTMAS!

STEVE NEWMAN/METROLAND

Angel Tree at Walmart An important component of the Salvation Amy Renfrew Community Church’s kettle campaign is the Angel Tree program at Walmart. Shoppers can select a small paper tree that bears the gender and age of a child. Ages are up to 14. Shoppers are asked to place their tree tag with an unwrapped gift under the tree.

A particular need most Christmases is gifts for boys ages 10 to 14, says Salvation Army family service coordinator Jane Forrest. From left are Walmart staff members Lacey Vanderzwaag and Debbie Yantha, Forrest, and Salvation Army Majors Rocky and Janice Bishop.

A sign of Christmas is the annual Renfrew Lions Club Santa Claus Parade this Saturday. Take your family and enjoy the festivities as the 1 p.m. parade makes its way from Our Lady of Fatima School, up Raglan Street, to the Renfrew Armouries where Santa will greet the kids.

TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY

NOTICE PARKING AND SNOW DISPOSAL

BARRHAVEN LONGFIELDS STATION 420 Via Verona Ave, Ottawa ON

Effective December 1, 2013 any vehicles parked on roads or streets in the Township so as to prohibit or interfere with snowplowing operations shall be subject to a fine and may be towed away at the owner’s expense, as per Township of Admaston/Bromley By-Law No. 2007-64.

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The Township of Admaston/Bromley 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 and are damaged through winter snowplowing operations.

Chris Kunopaski Road Superintendent Township of Admaston/Bromley RR#2 Renfrew, ON K7V 3Z5 R0012454496

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And further, in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act R.S.O. no person shall deposit any material, including snow or ice, off private property upon any part of roadway within the Municipal boundaries.

All person are prohibited from placing snow or ice off driveway entrances, or otherwise, upon any municipal roadways on either side of the road to which the person resides or is located.

ARNPRIOR CALLAHAN ESTATES 2 Tom Gavinski Street, Ottawa ON

Award Winning Builder

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

Morris Eady

Kelly Derue

Dennis Yakaback

Broker of Record

Real Estate Broker

Real Estate Broker

Cell

432-1830

Cell

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Cell

432-0041

Eady Realty, Inc. Brokerage

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

1494 GILLAN ROAD NEW LISTING

Charlene Riopelle Badour Sales Rep. Cell 433-4082

List or sell with us and get free Airmiles

873 RAGLAN STREET NEW LISTING

36 COLONY LANE

170 Q QUEEN STREET

Vincent Johnston Sales Rep. Cell

433-2254

265 THOMPSON AVE.

NEW LISTING

$239,900 $309,900 $249,900

MLS#892893

Nicely Renovated & Updated. This 3 Bedroom Bungalow Must Be Seen. 2 Car Heated And Insulated Garage. 1 Minute From Highway 17.

Call Dennis Yakaback: 613-432-0041

80 COLONY LANE

$137,500

MLS# 893123

3 Bedroom, 2 Storey Home On Double Lot. Gas Furnace With Gas Fireplace In Family Room. Concrete Drive. Central Air. Call Dennis Yakaback: 613-432-0041

66 MCVICAR LANE

$124,900

MLS# 893088

Own This 3 Bedroom Home For Less Than Rent. Cute Trendy Interior. Gas Heat.

Immediate Occupancy.

Call Dennis Yakaback: 613-432-0041

MLS#879543

- Calabogie Lake Shared Access - Many New Updates - High End Appliances - Hardwood & Tile Floors Call Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254

71 BUCK RIDGE CRESCENT

56 BANK STREET

$339,900 $449,700

MLS#888212

- Calabogie Waterfront - 1693 Ft Lake Frontage - 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath, Finished Basement - Open Concept Main Floor Living Call Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254

$479,500

MLS#892393

Waterfront On The Madawaska. 4 Bedroom Home, Open Concept, Up To Date & Well Decorated. Sitting On A Large Private Lot. 2 Car Detached Garage. Call Morris Eady: 613-432-2100 or 613-432-1830

$219,900

MLS#882950

Sure to Surprise!

This 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home Has So Much To Offer. Large Kitchen. Sunroom.

Hardwood Floors. Gas Heat. Central Air. Call Dennis Yakaback: 613-432-0041

76 JIM WALLACE ROAD

HO! HO! HO!

The Holiday Season Is Upon Us And Once Again, Century 21 Eady/Eady Insurance Will Be Collecting Non-Perishable Food Items For The Renfrew Food Bank. Please Drop Off Your Donation At Our Office.

MLS#892470

All I Want For Christmas...

-Newer Bungalow (2009) Just Outside Of Renfrew On Large Country Lot -Immaculate Home With All The Extras: Hardwood Floors, Central Air, Propane Furnace, Attached Double Garage -Main Floor Laundry, Dining Room, Large Lower Level Family Room -3+1 Bedrooms Call Kelly To View: 613-433-2681

235 SIDNEY AVENUE

MLS#889207

Coleraine Park’s Newest Addition Is This Stunning Open Concept 1600+ Square Foot Bungalow On A 17,000 Square Foot Ravine Lot!! High ICF Basement, Attached Garage, 2 Bedrooms & 2 Full Baths. Spacious Master Bedroom Features An Ensuite Bath & Marble Vanity, 5 Ft Shower With Seat, 1 Piece Low Flush Toilet And Walk-In Closet. Extra Large Custom Kitchen Boasts Formica Solid Surfacing Counter Tops And Raised Peninsula Bar. Wide Ash Hardwood Flooring, Ceramic Tile Baths & Foyer; Soaring 9 Foot Ceilings Enhances The Easy Living Offered By This Beautiful Home.

Call Morris Eady: 613-432-1830 or 613-432-2100 For Details & Completion Date.

1029 HUMPHRIES ROAD

$369,900

MLS#873913

Loving Family Home...Ready For A Loving Family 4+ Bedrooms, Main Floor Family Room, Dining Room, Formal Living Room. Large Lot Features Above Ground Pool, Many Perennial Gardens, A Pond & A Garden Room.

Call Kelly To View: 613-433-2681

207A HIGH LANE

129 BLAKE STREET

$469,900

MLS# 863224

13 Year Old Viceroy Home With Waterfront on Calabogie Lake. Close To The Ski Hill And All That This Area Has To Offer. Open Concept Kitchen, Living And Dining Area.

Call Vince Johnston 613-433-2254

1198 BURNSTOWN ROAD

55 FOYMOUNT ROAD

NEW PRICE

$89,900 $144,900

MLS#887927

Affordable Space For The Family.

Nice Kitchen, Separate Dining Room.

1 1/2 Baths. 3 Bedrooms. Many Updates Including New Gas Furnace & Gas Hot Water.

Call Dennis Yakaback: 613-432-0041

12374/76 LANARK ROAD

$114,500 $359,900

MLS#885641

Updated Year Round Cottage/Home -3 Bedroom, 2 Bath -Finished Basement With Walkout Call Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254

535 COLERAINE DRIVE

MLS#888890

Excellent Starter Home, Neat & Tidy, 60.06 Ft x 132 Ft Deep Lot For Room To Grow. Washer, Dryer, Fridge, Stove, Gas Fireplace.

Call Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

18 MORNING FLIGHT

$249,900

MLS#890102

New Build, Two Bedroom Home On Large Lot. Maintenance Free Exterior With Two Covered Decks. Open Concept, Custom Kitchen. A MUST SEE!!!!

Call Charlene To View: 613-433-4082

MLS#877127

A Home For The Holidays 2 Bedroom Bungalow Located In Village Of Eganville -Double Drive -Fenced Rear Yard -Enclosed Front Porch Call Kelly To View: 613-433-2681

247 BRUCE STREET On Duty This Weekend Dennis Yakaback

$339,900 $109,900

MLS#878894

Let’s Make A Deal!!!

-2 Separate Residents -Both Occupied With Long Term Tenants -Located In Beautiful Calabogie -Investment Opportunity Call Kelly To View: 613-433-2681

MLS#889205

Construction Has Begun!

Brand New Constructed 3 Bedroom, 1660 Square Foot Bungalow. ICF Foundation, Attached Double Garage, Rear Sundeck, Spacious Master With Ensuite & Walk-In Closet. Main Floor Laundry, Custom Kitchen With Island Bar. Call Morris Eady: 613-432-2100 or 613-432-1830

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Real Estate Broker Cell 432-0041

$299,900

MLS#880358

- Live On The Calabogie Highlands Golf Course - Large Open Concept Kitchen, Living & Dining Room - 3 Bedrooms, Covered Porch, 2 Car Garage Call Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254

SOLD Dennis Yakaback Real Estate Broker Cell 432-0041

I welcome your weekend call on any listed property

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House tour raises funds for RVH The Renfrew Victoria Hospital auxiliary hosted a successful Christmas house tour fundraiser Sunday featuring seven area homes all decorated for Christmas. All proceeds from the self-guided tour are going to the hospital. At left, Spencer Hopping and Tracey Stevens pose in the dining room of their home on Johnston Road, which is the former Horton Town Hall building. The couple have restored the building, which was built in 1928.

The upstairs of the hall is 2,000 square feet and the basement is the same. There are 10 original schoolhouse ceiling lights with the 1930s style milk glass in the home. All the hardwood in the floors is original to the building.

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121 OTTERIDGE AVE.

262 LYNN STREET

SAT. DEC. 7, 2-4 p.m.

HOST Helen Vincent 613.432.0058

A view from the upper level of the open concept home at 64 Knight Ave. reveals ample space, tastefully decorated by interior designer Stacia Prince. She is seen speaking with tour-goers. The living area flows easily into the dining room and kitchen area.

The Renfrew Victoria Hospital auxiliary presented a Christmas house tour Sunday.

Here, tour guide Susan Humphries points to the outline of the old stage Procenium (opening) which was formerly in the old Horton Town Hall on Johnston Road. The former hall has been converted into a home

by Spencer Hopping and Tracey Stevens. It was built in 1928 and the couple has lovingly restored it and turned it into a home.

The former stage area is now the master bedroom.

Christmas traditions meet a modern look in the living room area of the home at 64 Knight Ave. The home, built last year with interior design work by Stacia Prince, was one of seven open to the public as part of the house tour.

Prime Valley Realty Ltd.

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Pat Forrest

www.PrimeValleyRealty.com

Joanne McCallion

Broker of Record 613-433-6569

Dedicated, Professional, Experienced

Sales Representative 613-570-1341

1670 Burnstown Rd., Burnstown, On K0J 1G0

pat@primevalleyrealty.com

joanne@primevalleyrealty.com

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3 Bedroom/1 Bathroom â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Victorian home on large lot with new natural gas furnace and all freshly painted. Tastefully decorated! MLS#889512 $153,900

3 bedroom seasonal cottage on BIG YIRKIE LAKE with year round road access. Very pretty 1.22 acre lot on the point. Only 10 cottages on this lake, with good fishing and a great getaway! MLS #887344 $199,900

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SUN. DEC. 8, 2-4PM HOST Sherri Cobus 613.432-1947

189 MILL RIDGE RD 426 MAYHEW ST Adult oriented neighbourhood, finished basement, rec room w/wood & stone finishings, nat.gas fireplace, 2+1 bed/3 bath bungalow w/main flr laundry. MLS#854519 Please call Pat to view! $229,900

3 bed/2bath country home on wooded 5 acre lot with barn and fenced perimeter. New Roof, new windows, front door and kitchen cupboards. Nice perennial gardens, close to McNab School and easy access to Hwy 17. MLS # 890987 $291,900

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Moose at Magnesium Road John Mullens captured a series of photos of this youing cow moose the morning of Friday, Nov. 22 on Magnesium Road between Haley Industries and the Queens Line.

JOHN MULLENS

Robins remain despite inclement weather Scenen from teh Hawk’s Eye

Lifestyle - Robins have been reported in four different locations before and after the last snow storm.

Bob Henry saw a robin near his home Pucker Street on Nov. 22.

Grant and Dorothy Dobson have had a robin feeding on crabapples near their home at the Connaught Nursery near Micksburg. Joyce Allan at Douglas had a robin arrive Nov. 27 and was feeding on flowering crabapples and Isabell Wilson had a robin feeding on flowering crab apples after the last snow storm on Nov. 30.

Birds do not move south because the cold temperatures but because there is no food for them. Some birds change their feeding habits to suit conditions. The robins change from grubs, worms and insects to fruit and the seeds they contain. Small fruits like crab apples, ash berries, buckthorn berries and haws are a few of their favourite winter food sources.

Although they usually survive the winter by spring they are rather bedraggled and not as alert or healthy looking as if they had spent the winter where food gathering is less stressful. Fruit pulp and seeds are available during the winter but do not contain the nutrients that grubs, insects and worms contain.

We are concerned about the welfare of robins that stay late but a three hour flight will take them south of the St. Lawrence River where there is less snow and more food.

BALD EAGLE

Eric and Irene Zimmerling saw a bald eagle soaring over the Barr Line late last week. It is the time of year

for the eagles to expand their hunting territory which may be up to 640 acres (500ha) in size depending on the availability of food. They search open water, especially down-river from electrical generating stations where they find dead animals and fish. Road kills are also a good food source for them. Eagles keep a very close watch on ravens, usually from a high perch, because ravens are able to find food, dead white-tailed deer for example, even if the deer is covered with a foot of snow.

The Zimmerlings also have a small flock of common redpolls. We are looking forward to their arrival here.

GOLDEN-CROWNED KINGLETS

Jo-Anne and Bill Wendt have seen golden-crowned kinglets feeding in the trees near their home at Ferguslea. We are on the northern edge of their winter range and we must be diligent if we are to find them. Kinglets are very active birds smaller than a chickadee by almost an inch (2 cm) and with an orange patch (yellowish in the female) on the crown. They hop around when feeding on the ground and flick their wings continuously.

They often hang upside down from twigs while feeding. Their contact call is a high pitched ti ti ti sound.

ROUGH-LEGGED HAWK

Mabel Shields saw a rough-legged hawk being harassed by two ravens in a ditch on the Queens Line. The hawk had most likely made a kill and the ravens wanted part of the take. This is the largest of our hawks and although it does not nest this far south it is a common spring and fall migrant.

We received a fantastic letter from Juliane and Jeff Martin. The Martins spend their winters in Ottawa but the rest of the year is spent at their cottage on Constant Lake enjoying the great outdoors. They have seen all the regular birds and many irregulars: pileated woodpeckers, Brewer’s blackbirds, bald eagles, ruffed grouse, common mergansers, common loons, great blue herons, ruby-crowned kinglets, house wrens, Baltimore orioles, double-crested cormorants, gray jays, and yellowbellied flycatchers. We thank the Martins for sharing their summer of birds with us.

RARE BIRDS TO WATCH FOR

Boreal chickadees, brown thrashers and northern mockingbirds may visit with us this coming winter. We have already had a number of robins stay to harvest the abundant fruit crop and thrashers and mockingbirds like the same winter food. Please call if you see any of these species.

CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT

The Christmas Bird Count is set for Saturday, Dec. 14. We need more feeder watchers to count the species and numbers at their feeders. The count is taken when the birds are most active, usually during the morning and again in the evening. It is difficult to get an accurate count of the chickadees and blue jays, but we do our best, please help.

Enjoy your birding. Ila and Jim Ferguson, 5313 River Road, RR 5, Renfrew, Ont., K7V 3Z8. Phone 613-4322738 or email jamesh(at)nrtco.net

Town of Renfrew 127 Raglan Street, South Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 1P8

Phone: (613) 432-8166 | Fax: (613) 432-8265

BY-LAW 29-2012 TOWN OF RENFREW OVERNIGHT WINTER PARKING PROHIBITION No person shall park a vehicle or permit a vehicle to remain parked on any municipal parking lot or a street/highway between 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. from December 1 to March 31.

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

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

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

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On hand to mark the announcement of Carefor Health & Community Services as the recipient of the funds from the event were, from left, Matt Mulvihill (Ontario Power Generation), Alice Grenon (Carefor), Dennis Harrington (ArnpriorBraeside-McNab at Home), Jason Marshall (Valley Heritage Radio), and Judy Ewart (Renfrew and Area Seniors Home Support).

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Valley Heritage Radio’s annual Holly Jolly Radiothon is set for Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. On hand to mark the announcement of Carefor Health & Community Services as the recipient of the funds from the event are, from left, Dennis Harrington, Matt Mulvihill (Ontario Power Generation), Alice Grenon (Carefor), Judy Ewart (Renfrew and Area Senior Home Support) and Jason Marshall (Valley Heritage Radio).

Community - This year 98.7 FM Valley Heritage Radio will be hosting its annual Holly Jolly Radiothon on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 10 to 2 p.m.

All proceeds from this year’s radiothon go to Carefor Health & Community Services – earmarked for the Champlain Community Transportation Coalition of Renfrew County. These eight community support agencies provide transportation for seniors and adults with disabilities to attend medical appointments.

These agencies cover the areas of Arnprior, Barry’s Bay, Calabogie, Deep River, Eganville, Golden Lake, Pembroke and Renfrew.

“We are very pleased to have Carefor as the recipient of the funding from Holly

Jolly this year,” says station manager Jason Marshall.

“The cost of transportation can be very high – especially in Renfrew County, simply because of geography. All of the funds raised at the radiothon will be earmarked to offset the costs of getting people to their medical appointments.,” he says.

“People’s health should not be at risk because they can’t afford transportation to a necessary appointment. You can’t put a price on someone’s health and well-being.”

In three years, the Holly Jolly Radiothon has raised just under $40,000 for local charities, thanks to the generous support of the people of the Ottawa Valley, says Marshall.

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will return this year as a major Community Sponsor for the radiothon.

The Holly Jolly Radiothon begins at 10 a.m. with hosts Dai Bassett and Art Jamieson on the air, accepting pledges.

The event will continue until 2 p.m. with live music on the Thomas Cavanagh Stage at Valley Heritage Radio, 3009 Burnstown Rd., just outside of Renfrew.

The Bowes Brothers will be performing live, as will Lyoness and Judy Woodstock, and many of the on-air personalities at Valley Heritage Radio, and musical friends of the station.

Anyone wanting to make a pledge can call the station during the radiothon at 1-888532-9870 or 613-432-9873.

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Community - Chartwell Retirement Residences is celebrating the holidays with the selection of a Quail Creek signature cookie. The public is invited to join organizers at Quail Creek for a spirited competition, to enjoy tasty holiday treats and experience how living in a Chartwell residence

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Delight in delicious homebaked cookies, a favourite Christmas refreshment and holiday cheer, for free.

The competition is open to everyone and prizes will be awarded to the winners of each of our three entry categories (residents, staff and guests) in addition to an overall winner.

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OLGA LEWIS From the Old Files DECEMBER 5, 1913

THE TOWN KNOWS A GOOD THING: While a few who, from motives of supposed economy, did a little canvassing on the quiet against the purchase of the Square, a few of the councillors on the other hand saw that the property owners were reminded of the vote, and no doubt put in a good word for the purchase; and the result was an emphatic expression of opinion on Friday last in favour of the purchase. The vote was as follows: South Ward 69 for, 2 opposed; Centre Ward 56 for, 11 opposed; North Ward 51 for, 17 against. A majority of 146 for the bylaw.

TAXES WELL PAID: Saturday and Monday were busy days at the Town Clerk-Treasurerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. On Monday Mr. Devenny and Miss Main took in $11,000 at the Municipal Office, while the two banks took in over $4,000 more. In the last few days altogether $22,812.85 was taken in, which added to the $28,358.74 taken in on the first payment in October.

creased the visiting hours.

The nursing staff now feel they should be nursing patients, not controlling visitors, he said. Mr. MacKenzie told members of the board the nursing staff take a lot of abuse over this matter from visitors who smoke when it is against hospital regulations. The hospital regulations that each visitor only have two visitors at a time. The hospital is putting up new signs to put in the elevators and on each floor outlining visitor regulations, said Mr. MacKenzie.

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Thanks to the prompt response of the brigade, the fire did not get beyond the smoke stage and no water was thrown. Instead of water chemicals were employed. How the trouble started is not known. A large number of people assembled to watch the proceedings which continued for about thirty minutes. Only damaging agent was the smoke.

LOCAL ITEMS: Mr. W. Vice, manager of Cash Bread Co., leaves in a few days for Los Angeles, California where he will spend two months with a brother and sister. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Renfrew skating rink opened for the season on Saturday last. There was afternoon and evening skating, with patronage good.

Then mild weather came and skates were laid aside for awhile. Opening date last year was Dec. 13. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Mr. Rowan-Legge, who once served as manager of the branches of the Bank of Ottawa at Kemptville, Smith Falls and Renfrew, has now retired from the service of the Bank of Nova Scotia, which absorbed that institution, after having been 42 years in banking.

Since 1926 he has been manager of the branch in Halifax, N.S. where he will continue to reside.

VISITOR CONTROL AT HOSPITAL PLANNED: Visitor control at Renfrew Victoria Hospital will be tightened up in the future, administrator Russ MacKenzie told the hospital board Thursday. Controlling visitors at the hospital has been a problem, he said. A few years ago the hospital in-

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High praise for 2013 winners News - Warden Peter Emon presented this year’s Warden’s Community Service Awards at the recent meeting of county council.

The awards were presented in three categories. The Combermere Heritage Society was honoured as the not-forprofit, Calabogie Peaks Resort was honoured as the recipient of the business category, and Brian Wilson honoured with the individual award.

The Warden’s Community Service Awards recognize and promote the outstanding efforts by community cham-

pions in Renfrew County for their active roles with social responsibility and community contributions.

Warden Emon expressed his pleasure in bringing to light the excellent contributions the recipients have made to their communities.

“I am always pleased to see the people of Renfrew County take an active role in their communities. Today’s recipients are real community champions and honouring their efforts is a great way to inspire others to follow their example.”

In his address to council, chief administrative officer Jim Hutton stressed the importance of the awards and the value of rewarding those who contribute in a positive manner to the County of Renfrew as a community.

“These organizations and individuals have set a high standard for service to their own communities and to the County of Renfrew as well.

As such they were selected to be honoured here today for their contributions to making the quality of life in our communities better.,” Hutton said. Outstanding community champions are Combermere Heritage Society representative

Winners boast long list of achievements News - The County of Renfrew Warden’s Community Service Awards were presented at the Nov. 27 meeting of county council.

The Warden’s Community Service Awards are designed to recognize and promote the social responsibility demonstrated by individuals and both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations that are making a difference in the community.

The 2013 recipient in the for-profit category is Calabogie Peaks Resort.

Several years ago Paul and

Liz Murphy assumed ownership of their family’s business and so began a new chapter in the story of the Peaks.

The Murphys brought a wealth of knowledge, determination and a keen focus to make Calabogie Peaks a premiere destination resort.

With a winning attitude that sees them engaged not only in their own business operations but as active leaders in their community to build tourism, they genuinely share their passion to make Renfrew County, as a whole, a better place to

live, work, visit and play in.

Their focus on social responsibility is demonstrated by their support of The Canadian Association for Disabled Skiing which is dedicated to helping people with disabilities lead richer and fuller lives through active participation in recreational and competitive snowsports, while fostering a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction for volunteer instructors.

The Murphys’ vision and commitment has given disabled people. their families

David Kelly, individual award winner Brian Wilson, and Maggie Fairfield, representing business winner Calabogie Peaks. and friends an opportunity to enjoy Calabogie Peaks and all that it offers.

They also worked with the Township of Greater Madawaska to bring the children of the municipality an affordable winter ski program. This opportunity gives children an easy and affordable way to learn the joys of skiing, tubing, and snow-boarding, and to simply be active and enjoy our fantastic winter months.

The ski mountain was founded by an Ottawa group in 1970 and the original few trails were served by 2 T-bars

where the Solar lift is today.

A two-seat chair lift was installed in 1976.

The original buildings were modest – a portion of the current base lodge (still in operation) and a small snowmaking facility that has since been torn down.

The mountain was acquired

by Harold Murphy and investors in 1982.

In the mid 1980s, the first onsite accommodations were built. The base lodge was expanded and a new mechanical garage was constructed on Calabogie Road.

In 1986, the ski business acquired the golf course and waterfront property. At the time of acquisition it was a wetland. The wetland was reclaimed to form the beautiful shoreline and boat docking facilities that exist today.

The waterfront was a major strategic step in the transformation of the ski business into a four-season resort.

The next phase of growth occurred when the resort replaced all of the ski lifts. Two new quad chairlifts and a magic carpet lift were installed.

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RCIS captures RCEIAA volleyball title The Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School Grade 8 girls team dominated action at the RCEIAA (Renfrew County Elementary Interschool Athletic Association) East volleyball tournament Nov. 21. After an undefeated round-robin on home court, they downed St. Michael’s Catholic School 25-2, 25-6 in the quarter-finals and St. James Catholic School 25-12, 25-8 in the semis. Against Sir Walter Zadow Public School in the final, RCIS prevailed 25-12, 25-20. Team members, from left, are Ashley Hubert, Lydia Spooner, Abby Emon, Eli Scott, Georgia Clemmer, Danielle Kubiseski, Maddie Stroud, Delaney Leavoy and coach Scott Campbell.

The Town of Renfrew Parks and Recreation Department, Canadian Tire Jumpstart and Ontario Power Generation have partnered to offer an afterschool program in Renfrew elementary schools. More than 50 children are participating in the program which encourages physical literacy, staying active and healthy eating. Some of the participants, from left, are Patience Megrath, Cassidy Friske, Gabrielle Carthy, Sara Dick, Bailey Pudsey, Tyler Sullivan and Wesley Matthews (front). Parents of children in grades 4, 5 or 6 who are interested in participating in this program in January are encouraged to contact Renfrew Parks and Recreation program developer Jo-anne Caldwell.

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Sports - The Renfrew Timberwolves are on quite a roll in the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League.

A current winning streak has reached six games, while the Wolves have won nine of their past 10 to take over top spot in the Valley Division.

Their latest weekend triumphs came by 6-5 margins over the Perth Blue Wings and Gatineau Mustangs, both decided by a shootout.

While the games ended in similar fashion, its was a completely different scenario how the Wolves and their opponent arrived at 5-5 deadlocks through 60 minutes from one game to the next.

WOLVES 6, PERTH 5 (SO)

Fans at Friday night’s encounter at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre were treated to an entertaining 65 minutes of hockey and then some as the Wolves outlasted their Perth rivals in a shootout.

Scott Conroy – Renfrew’s third shooter – finally settled the is-

sue when he snapped an ice-cutter past Blue Wings netminder Jeremy Wright. After thwarting Jimmy Pearson and sniper Blair Barr earlier, goalkeeper Matthew Schroeder then denied Perth’s Zac Rodier to preserve the Renfrew triumph.

The Wolves could have wrapped this contest up a lot earlier.

They were in custody of 4-2 and 53 leads in the third period, but a poor five minutes of hockey in the latter 10 minutes cost them as the Blue Wings battled back to draw even at five.

Conroy notched two goals during regulation time for the Wolves. Luke Lapierre, Troy Taylor and Sean Kyte collected singles. Taylor and Colton Keuhl added three assists.

Rodier matched Conroy’s twogoal effort for the Blue Wings. Christian Bueti, Bradley Stitt and Alex Vala counted others.

WOLVES 6, GATINEAU 5 (SO)

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night as Gatineau marksmen nicked him for four goals in the first 6:50 of the game.

The game – played at the Barbara Ann Scott Arena in Ottawa – was part of a day-long Metro-Valley Showcase. Gatineau was designated as the home team.

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Forward Issac Anderson is expected to be out of the Renfrew line up for about six weeks with an upper body injury.

Unfortunately for the Wolves Cole Allard, who sustained a shoulder injury in that same Nov. 22 game, will be gone for the season.

The Wolves have traded goaltender Nic Hodgins to the Perth Blue Wings for a 16-year-old player card.

The Wolves have scored at least five goals in all six games of their current winning streak.

The Wolves own an 11-point edge on the final playoff spot, the same margin the Detroit Red Wings have on the Ottawa Senators.

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The Wolves have just one game on the docket this weekend. They travel to the Nick Smith Centre in Arnprior Friday to take on the Arnprior Packers with first place on the line. Game time is 8 p.m.

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Instead, they began one of the most incredible comebacks you’ll ever see in a hockey game.

They picked away at the deficit, got one goal back in the opening period, one in the second, and then struck for three goals in the last 10 minutes of the third period to square the game at 5-5.

Not to rid themselves of the dramatics, the Wolves then fell behind again when Gatineau’s Mikael Gervais scored first in the shootout.

But goaltender Matt Schroeder turned away the next two Mustangs shooters while Sean Kyte tied it on Renfrew’s second shot.

Scott Conroy then walked in and beat Mustangs goaltender Justin Malette-Trottier to land the Wolves their second shootout win in less than 24 hours.

Kyte scored a pair during the regulation 60 minutes for the Wolves.

Troy Taylor, Patrick Dick and Colin Bradbury pocketed singles. Bradbury’s marker tied the game with 1:47 remaining in the third period.

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Featuring a new lineup the Renfrew Low Cup contingent deďŹ ed the ďŹ rst winter storm of the year and headed to Pembroke to face Deep River a second time in a row.

The morning games were a washout for both teams as the lads featured more misses than hits.

The afternoon games saw both Renfrew teams play more consistently as the team of Gary Smith, Dave Eady, Dwight Hayward and Bernie Leclaire completely dominate their game in a decisive win.

The team of Barry Griese, Andy Sklepowicz, Don Armitage and Peter Price played better but still could not make the key shot when needed and went down to their second loss.

The single Renfrew victory matched against the four wins by Pembroke over Arnprior put Pembroke atop the cup standings a quarter of the way through the schedule.

The new Low Cup lineups for Renfrew were as a result of the Rob Warren rink hitting the spiel road as they headed off to Ottawaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Granite CC. In their ďŹ rst game, Warren, with Don Rouble, Jim Berg and Andy Humphries played Al Davidson from the Navy. Tied 3-3 after seven ends, the lads took three with the hammer to win. In game two versus Bob Rodney from Cumberland, they were up 5-4 without hammer but a last rock draw to the button by Rodney, with a rub off a guard for a tie, left both teams tied and out of the money.

Best shot of the day was Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s double through a port to lie one buried (ďŹ rst end, second game).

The snow did scare off the Shawville crew from their scheduled game on Renfrew ice in the ďŹ rst Friendly of the year for both groups and will be rescheduled for later in the year.

Sports - The Renfrew Midget Timberwolves played .500 hockey over three games at the Regional Silver Stick hockey tournament in Pembroke last weekend, but it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t enough to push them into the playoff round.

Backed by the shutout goaltending of Chloe Eady, the Midget Wolves blanked the Bancroft Jets in their tournament opener 2-0 Friday.

Adam Martin and Cody Corbin scored Renfrew goals while Jonathan Vezina assisted on both.

Jeremy Bibeau also supplied quality netminding for the Renfrew team in a 1-1 tie versus the Kanata Blazers Saturday morning.

Carson Barber scored for the Midget Timberwolves.

Game three resulted in a 3-0 setback to the Cumberland Grads Saturday afternoon. The outcome eliminated the Wolves from further competition.

The Midget Wolves held their Dec. 1 fundraising draws for their overseas trip to Germany after Christmas.

The big winner was Karen Newell of Arnprior, who won $4,000.

The winner of the $2,000 was Greg Meighen of Pembroke, while Nicole Pallen of Renfrew accepted a cool grand for third prize.

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Our Renfrew team travelled to Orillia this past weekend to compete in the Central Eastern Ontario championships. Although Renfrew is not part of this region, we were allowed to attend. Those residing in the region were competing here for the right to compete in the Ontario Winter Games and so competition was expected to be tough.

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Coach Harry Smith was pleased with the results of his team as every single wrestler climbed onto the podium.

Ida Yates-Lavery captured gold in her juvenile division.

Aleisha Ciphery, Colton Warren, Lily LaFont, Jolie Brisco, Jarret Laking and Devin Tabbert all placed second in the tournament. Bryson Lines, in one of the toughest weight classes, won many matches and ďŹ nished third.

Our juveniles, Ida YatesLavery, Lily LaFont, Bryson Lines and Colton Warren, placed third as a team while the cadet wrestlers were sixth.

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The event included 265 athletes from all around Ontario, Quebec and as far away as Moncton, N.B. The day was ďŹ lled with many laughs and lots of great wrestling. The tournament was a great start to our wrestling season and we are conďŹ dent that our results will only get better as the season continues until we end in New Brunswick in May at the Eastern Canadian Wrestling Festival.

â&#x20AC;˘ Bronze: Brooke Johnston, Virgine Clement and Tyson Johnston.

Our two remaining athletes competed in tough divisions, winning a few and losing a few to fall just short of the podium. Travis Innwood and Cole McKee should be extremely proud as they left everything on the mat after giving 110 per cent.

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Community - Being physically active can be challenging at the best of times, let alone during the colder, darker days of winter. Get WITH (Walking in the Halls) It! is another way to get more walking into your day.

Beachburg and Cobden Public Schools have generously opened their hallways for this community walking program every Monday and

Wednesday in Beachburg and every Tuesday and Thursday in Cobden from 5 to 7 p.m.

Drop-in at any time and walk for 10 minutes or the whole two hours!

Everyone is welcome. This is a free program to walk with neighbours, friends and family for fun and fellowship in a safe, warm place.

The Get WITH It! program in both schools is designated as Heart Wise Exercise and meets specific criteria developed by the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. For more

information about Heart Wise Exercise, please visit www. heartwiseexercise.ca There will be special events, draws and visitors from different health and service agencies. We also loan pedometers so you can keep track of the number of steps you walk and help you set some walking goals.

Last year our walkers took the equivalent number of steps to walk from Beachburg to Ottawa and back and that was based on only two nights a week of Get WITH It!

So come on out and bring your own favorite music with you or walk to the beat of the fun, motivating tunes we play in the school. You’ll need to bring water and a good pair of clean, indoor walking shoes to

change into so we can keep the schools tidy.

Enjoy your snack or meal before or after the walking program so we can keep the schools allergy-safe for students.

If you would like to be a Get WITH It volunteer, if you have special needs or if you and need a ride please call Lara at the Whitewater Bromley Community Health Centre (WBCHC) at 613-582-3685.

5 for Fighting Men’s Cancers raises $199 Peter Clark

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Sports - The 5 for Fighting five-kilometre run Nov. 23 raised $199 in awareness in the fight against men’s cancers in the Spirit of the Movember movement.

Twenty-eight people attended the event, co-ordinator Colleen Berry said.

Renfrew Chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society president Ray Beimers was on hand to speak to the gathering.

Beimers recommended

that men should have cancer screenings regularly.

“If detected early, prostate cancer can be beaten and you can go on with your life,” he said.

Larry Vice of Valley Source for Sports hosted the run, which made its way from the Renfrew town clock intersection, out to, and around the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre, and back.

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Three prizes were handed

out at the conclusion of the run.

A Sherwood Movember hockey stick went to Opal Hartwig; the best authentic moustache of a gift certificate from Kate Windle went to Kevin Reid; and Tom McIntyre won a gift certificate from Windle for the best imitation moustache.

Participants also wore their favourite team jersey for the run.

The first runner to complete the course was Leo Hall in the untimed event.

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Sports - Calabogie Peaks Resort staff continues to work at a feverish pitch to recover from a fire that destroyed its snowmaking pump house Nov. 24.

Different companies have thrown their support behind the recovery operation, in efforts to start the alpine skiing and snowboarding season at the Peaks by this weekend.

“It’s like putting an army swat operation together,” said Calabogie Peaks co-owner Paul Murphy.

The fire did not damage the chairlifts, but it did severe damage to the electrical transformer and distribution system for snow-making.

“There’s just molten hunks of iron left,” said Murphy of the old pump house, which has been replaced by a temporary pump house on the same site.

Staff with McGrimmon Holdings, in Renfrew, have been busy building the temporary pumphouse, as resort staff looks to open more ski runs on

“We’re hoping to begin making snow Wednesday night (Dec. 4),” said Murphy, just before The Mercury’s Monday press deadline.

Snow-making earlier this week was also being facilitated by the use of portable generators.

“We’re coming back, and we’re coming back faster than we expected,” said Murphy.

“This weekend I think skiers will be skiing in conditions better than they expected.”

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TOWNSHIP OF McNAB/BRAESIDE REQUEST FOR TENDERS www.mcnabbraeside.com

SEALED TENDERS on prescribed forms and in envelopes supplied by the Township, will be received by the undersigned until 2pm Monday December 16th, 2013 for the following: Outdoor rink maintenance at White Lake Park and the Braeside RA Centre for the 2014 outdoor skating season.

The pump manifod in the new temporary pumphouse being built at Calabogie Peaks Resort.

Grade 4 & 5 SnowPasses across Canada Sports - Ski areas across Canada are opening their hearts and hills to over 700,000 fourth and fifth graders, with an invitation to ski and snowboard all winter long!

All you need is a Grade 4 & 5 SnowPass, which is a coupon card offering fourth and fifth graders three complimentary lift tickets at each of the participating ski areas, all across Canada.

With over 150 ski areas on this year’s SnowPass card, that amounts to over 450 days of

Peaks’ ski season operations, visit www.calabogie.com.

The resort offered free ski lessons, rentals and carpet lifts in the Beginner Bowl last weekend. This weekend skiers are being offered discount day passes. The weather is also co-operating. The weekend forecast is calling for temperatures of -5 and -10 C..

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the hill.

The Beginner Bowl will be open this weekend, as it was last weekend, for skiing and tubing.

And O’Brien’s alpine run will be open, and possibly the Shantyman run this weekend.

Meanwhile, earlier-week activity featured work around the clock with companies in Ottawa, Brampton, Renfrew and the United States to repair or replace pumps, motors and other assorted equipment damaged in the fire.

skiing and snowboarding for a price of $29.95.

The Grade 4 & 5 SnowPass program is a ski and snowboard industry initiative that encourages kids to get outside and be active during the winter.

Grades 4 and 5 were selected for the program because ages nine and 10 are ideal for learning how to ski or snowboard.

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buy’, it helps make skiing and snowboarding more accessible to families who might not otherwise be able to participate,” explains Patrick Arkeveld, president and CEO of the Canadian Ski Council, the non-profit organization that is spearheading the program.

More information on the Grade 4 and 5 SnowPass is available at www.snowpass.ca or area participating ski hills Calabogie Peaks Resort (7522720) and Mount Pakenham (624-5290).

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For further information please contact: Geoff Patterson Recreation Director recreation@mcnabbraeside.com Township of McNab/Braeside 2508 Russett Drive Arnprior, ON K73 3G8 Phone: 613-623-5756 Toll free: 1-800-957-4621 R0012448338

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Hoops action Christmas for the hunter in your family Peter Clark

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Sports - “For that upcoming or current hunter, here are some ideas for stocking stuffers,” notes Kevin White, Canadian Firearms-Hunter Education instructor.

“Those thinking of taking a Canadian firearms course and hunter education course in the future will need two manuals for those courses,” White added.

To order the Canadian Firearms manual you can visit the Firearms Safety Education Service of Ontario (FSESO) at http:// www.fseso.org/ at a cost of $15.75.

VISA credit card orders may be made by phone at 1-800-731-4000 extension 7514 from Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. eastern.

To order the Ontario Hunter Education Manual you can visit http://www. ohep.net/ or call the Ontario Hunter Education Program (OHEP) at (705) 748-5785. The cost is $23.

Also, anyone who wants to hunt wild turkeys for the first time has to get a DVD and watch it, and then complete a small test with a Hunter Education Instructor/examiner.

DON’T WAIT

The DVD can be ordered from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters by visiting their website ofah.org, or by calling them at 705-748-6324. Cost of the DVD, which includes the testing, is $35.

White added that a lot of people wait until the last minute to get the wild turkey DVD or sign up for a hunting course, only to be disappointed that it is too late.

“From the time you finish a Canadian Firearms Course to when you get your Firearms Licence could be 10 to 12 weeks,” White said.

White can issue gift certificates for courses that he puts on throughout the year.

To arrange for one, or to get any further information, you can contact him at 613-432-5192 or by email at kevin.white@bell.net.

White also mentioned that whenever someone is booking a firearms/hunting course with an instructor, they should always make sure they are a certified instructor with FSESO and OHEP and that they ask the instructor if the price they are quoted includes testing and manuals.

Sports Briefs

Sports - The Renfrew Collegiate Raiders improved their senior boys basketball pre-season record to 3and-2 Nov. 26 with wins over the St. Joseph’s Jaguars 36-28 and Opeongo Wildcats 55-40.

In the win over St. Joseph’s, Matt Murdock and Josh Thero led the way on the scoresheet with eight points for RCI. Blair Mackenzie grabbed seven rebounds.

In game two, 10 different Raiders found the scoresheet. They were led

by Thero with an 11-point effort, and Mackenzie with 10 points.

Zach Kubiseski had a well-rounded game with five points, four assists, two steals, and five rebounds.

The 2013-14 Upper Ottawa Valley High School Athletic Association boys basketball and girls volleyball regular seasons get underway this week.

SELF DEFENCE FOR WOMEN

Community - The next Anishaanabe Cultural Circle, a gathering that promotes native culture and crafts, will be held in Renfrew on Saturday Dec. 14 from 10 am to 2 p.m. at the Renfrew Curling Club at 195 Xavier St. The program will feature a self defence class for women by Dr. Aaron Simon from Pembroke Kung-Fu. Lunch will be provided by the Métis Nation of Ontario.

Ladies are kindly requested to wear a skirt. Everyone is welcome.

You must register by Monday, Dec. 9 at 613-735-6866, ext. 2052.

RINGETTE SUCCESS

Rookie Rockers Continued from page 30

The Rookie Rockers finished their program last week and the overall growth of all the participants confirms the value of beginning one’s curling career with this introduction to the sport.

These curlers can now join the regular leagues with confidence and practice their newly learned skills, allowing them to enjoy their new activity to the fullest.

Come out this Saturday and watch some great club curling sandwiched around a reasonably priced delicious lunch and sit in the best seats in the house, Behind The Glass!

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The Upper Ottawa Valley U10 ringette team had their first win of the 22013014 season Nov. 23.

The girls defeated Nepean by a 5-4 count at the Nepean Sportsplex The U10 team went on to play an exciting second game which ended in a 7-7 tie with West Ottawa at the Richmond Arena.

Upper Ottawa Valley has a pair of games scheduled at the Cobden Astrolabe Arena versus Arnprior Saturday, Dec. 21 at 1 and 3 p.m.

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WALK IN THE HALLS

Hotly pursued by a Smiths Falls back-checker is Renfrew Atom Timberwolves’ Carter Jarrett during an atom rep B tournament game last weekend at the Nick Smith Centre in Arnprior. Renfrew lost the tight match 3-2 with Angus Duchene posting both goals. West Carleton took the title over Ottawa West 8-1 in the championship game.

Walk In The Halls at St. Joseph’s High School every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Get involved in this Heart Wise Exercise.

Contact Marlene at marlene17@ live.ca or Marilyn at 613-717-5949.

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Use blue boxes or similar sized containers; do not use garbage containers, garbage or clear bags.

Only shredded paper can be placed in a tied clear plastic bag.

Corrugated Cardboard and Box board (cereal, tissue, etc.) should be flattened and tie in bundles of 24"x24"x8"or smaller and placed beside the blue box.

Newspapers, Magazines & Junk Mail, writing paper and all paper products should be bundled and tied with string and placed beside the blue box. (Litter free) Plastic film including grocery and bread bags should be stuffed into one bag and secured. (Litter free) Do not include motor oil, pesticide or herbicide containers.

Do not include mirrors, window glass, light bulbs or broken glass

For more information please call the Township office at 613-623-5756 or 1-800-957-4621 ext. 227, or visit the website at www.mcnabbraeside.com

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Paramedic and author shares stories from the Depression Era Jayne Campbell with her book, Windows of the Soul, available at the RVH gift shop.

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to us. It’s as easy as going back to what many of them remember vividly from their childhood—always lending a helping hand to their neighbour, or just stopping by to talk.

“It’s as simple as carrying out the garbage for them, shovelling their steps so they don’t slip, or bringing by a nutritious meal.” If possible, try to be a reliable

support to anyone who is without family nearby or is lonely.

Windows of the Soul will be for sale, with or without complimentary gift wrapping, at Scott and Son’s Hardware in downtown Renfrew, with book signing by the author on December 7 from 12 to 3 p.m.

It will also be available at the RVH Gift Shop.

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Residents and Visitors are reminded that winter parking restrictions are in effect from November 15th – April 15th. During this period no person may leave or park any vehicle on any street, highway, road, curb or roadway extension within the Township of Whitewater Region between the hours of twelve o’clock midnight and seven o’clock a.m.

Any vehicles found parked during this period may be fined or have their vehicle towed at their expense. For more information, please call By-law Enforcement at 613-646-2282.

Legal Notice This is to notify Jan Campbell that if the outstanding account with MacKenzie Self Storage is not paid in full by cash or certified cheque by December 31st 2013 the contents in the storage will be disposed of.

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This year the focus of Adoption Awareness Month was the unique needs of older youth to create connections.

• Adoption may be an option for almost 7,500 children and youth in the permanent care of Ontario’s Children’s Aid Societies.

• In 2012-13 there were 830 adoptions finalized in Ontario.

• Over 2,000 children are on paths to permanency through legal custody, kinship care and customary care.

• Of the 830 children adopted, 71 per cent were ages 0 to 5; 25 per cent were ages 6 to 12; and 4 per cent were ages 13-plus.

• Older children need families too.

Sixty-one per cent of the children and youth available for adoption are age 13-plus.

For more information on adoption, contact your Children’s Aid Society, private adoption practitioner or AdoptOntario.ca

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FACS marks Adoption Awareness Month Community – November was Adoption Awareness Month, and Family and Children’s Services (FACS) of Renfrew County is stressing its importance.

“We believe that every child and youth needs a family that will love and nature them always,” says FACS executive director Arijana Tomicic.

She said the initial focus of child welfare work is on ensuring child safety while maintaining the child in the family home whenever possible, and providing support to families to prevent the child from coming into care.

“If a child or youth does come into care, we continue to provide support so that the family, if possible, can be reunited,” said Tomicic.

“When a child comes into the permanent care of our agency, we must immediately begin to create a permanency plan for the child’s extended future,” she said.

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years, she reveals the challenges facing seniors every day and draws attention to the increasing day-to-day care needs for these individuals. She believes her book to be the seed that will start conversations to address the “elephant in the room.”

“With the closing of chronic care wings all over the province, and the senior population estimated to double in the next 10 years, we all need to work together and come up with a plan to help seniors keep their independence and their dignity.

“They need a plan, and most of the people I’ve met have no plan if they got hurt tomorrow or find themselves unable to face their day-to-day needs,” says Campbell.

Her future dream career would be to develop and oversee a program that would link all of this together and provide a way to keep these people in their home by bringing specialized care and services to them—no matter where they live. Until such a program exists, she will continue to focus her efforts on being a champion for these valuable members of our community.

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Jayne Campbell is a devoted advocate for the elderly, a care provider, and now an author. She has just released her first book, Windows of the Soul, a collection of 30 personal stories of life during the Depression Era. Many of those featured in her book are born and raised in the area and continue to live here in the Ottawa Valley.

The Renfrew resident says from the time she was a little girl she has been passionate about seniors. Her mother was a geriatric nurse and together they would bake and deliver homemade cookies to the elderly in her Southern Ontario community, a tradition Campbell continues now with her own daughter.

As a way to give back to the community that has welcomed her and those who have informally adopted her, she felt compelled to curate and publish their recollections of growing up during the 1930s and ‘40s.

“Some of these people I’ve met and they have touched my heart in some way, or I’ve felt a very special connection with over the years,” explains Campbell, adding that others she met after speaking about her project at a Silver Seniors luncheon. She shares all of their stories from their perspective.

Many spoke about the milkman coming by every day, or the mailman, but she has ensured that each mini-biography is unique and intriguing by highlighting a special memory of that particular individual.

She is donating all money raised from the sale of the book to support local senior services as a way to create awareness about the importance of seniors staying in their own homes as long as possible.

Funds will be directed to the RVH Assisted Living Program and the Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home Support program.

Each person is introduced through a portrait of them standing in the front door of their home to reiterate that message to the reader.

Through Campbell’s professional and personal encounters over the

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Centre board of directors chairman Wayne Remus is happy to have the support from the two largest school boards in Renfrew County.

“We are very appreciative of the financial and in-kind support we have received from the RCDSB and the RCCDSB,” Remus said.

“This partnership offers students

a unique opportunity to participate in hands-on activities in an outdoor setting.

“The old growth forest at the Shaw Woods is an amazing natural resource and making students aware of its many ecosystems helps them appreciate our natural environment.”

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It is expected at least 2,500 RenNews - The Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) and the frew County students will participate Renfrew County Catholic District in the centre’s programming this School Board (RCCDSB) are provid- year.

“The RCCDSB is pleased to be ing a unique education opportunity to Renfrew County students through able to support the Shaw Woods Outa partnership with the Shaw Woods door Educational Centre,” said RCCDSB chairman Bob Schreader.

Outdoor Education Centre.

“We believe it provides excellent Both school boards are committed to the volunteer-based, not for profit, value to our students. We have recharitable organization which v will provide curriculum based outdoor education programs to students of Renfrew County.

The funds will help the centre continue to employ its educational co-ordinator and keep user fees at a minimum.

“We appreciate the value of programs like this for our students,” said Friday December 6th to Thursday December 12th 2013 RCDSB chair 83 Raglan Street South, Renfrew David Kaiser.

“This partnership fits nicely with our belief in the educational concept of developing the whole child. We expect our schools will take advantage of this opportunity.”

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Community The Grade 7 class at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School watched the movie Pay It Forward.

In the movie, the students were given an assignment to ‘Think of an idea to make the world a better place – then put it into action.’

Teacher Annice O’Rourke thought it was such a great idea, so she assigned the class the same project.

As soon as she told the class a buzz of conversation filled the classroom – from choosing ideas to choosing partners.

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RENFREW POLICE SERVICE BOARD

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MEETING Tuesday, December 10th, 2013 7:00 PM Council Chambers

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In the Movember spirit, from left, in the front row, are Scott Buffam, Scott Campbell, Richard Daber, Adam Noack, Darren Matthews and Bill Currie; back row, Tony Ferguson, Steve Bauerschmitt, Terry Edwards, Mike Wright, Todd Stewart, Ed Oegema and Pete Rose.

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Community - Male teachers at Renfrew Collegiate Institute are keeping up their annual tradition of participating in Movember to raise money and awareness for men’s health.

This year, to add some friendly competition to a great cause, RCI is competing with Arnprior District High School to see who can raise the most money.

The school that raises the least amount of funds must wear the other school’s jersey at school and at the annual

Eady Tradition Basketball Game.

“Women have been socialized to screen and self-test,” says Adam Noack, RCI’s Movember team captain.

“Movember is a way to make men aware to keep up on their health.”

The movement encourages partakers to start smooth-faced on Nov. 1 and not shave again until the month is over, while collecting donations.

Movember’s aim is to raise money for prostate and testicular cancer and also mental health while raising awareness so that men are more apt to take action about their physical condition.

Together, the two school teams have currently raised more than $1,500.

You can support the RCI team by making a donation at: http://moteam.co/renfrew-cimtcs

AUSTRALIA BEGINNING

Movember began in Australia in 2003 with 30 participants.

The numbers have grown to a total of over four million people and more than $447 million raised.

Christmas is quickly approaching, and throughout December, St. Joseph’s Catholic High School is celebrating the reason for the season.

Each year, amidst the holiday excitement, many of us become wrapped up in materialism. The association of Christmas with purchases and gifts is traditional. However, the Christmas story brings a different story, one of hope, joy and love.

Keeping Christ in Christmas is a theme we will be seeing throughout this holiday season.

The second candle on the Advent wreath will be lit this Sunday. The school came together for an Advent mass this past Tuesday.

The St. Joe’s Christmas concert will be Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. Organized by teacher Kevin McSheffrey, it will feature holiday performances by the jazz band, Blues Guys, and SJHS Choir and many more students.

Admission is free, but goodwill donations are accepted. The Dominican Republic Team will have holiday treats available for the audience.

As well, there will be an arts and crafts sale by the art classes.

Holiday-themed decorations will be available for purchase.

Although it is a busy time, staff and students are already busy preparing for the New Year.

Last Thursday, students writing the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test in the spring spent the morning learning different literacy strategies. SJHS has consistently been very successful on these standardized tests. Preparation days, along with integrated preparation in the classroom, have boosted the confidence of students writing the tests.

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St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School Grade 7 students, from left, Danielle Cliche, Abigayle O’Connor, Raya Droppo and Chloe Cayen, display their Pay it Forward projects.

Pay it forward Continued from page 35

Soon the students were putting their wonderful ideas into action. Some ideas included raising money for charities such as Hospice Renfrew, The

Heart and Stroke Foundation and the Renfrew and District Food Bank.

Other ideas that came to life were creating informational/ helpful websites, volunteering in the community and helping those in need.

The students created beautiful displays of their awesome efforts, which our community enjoyed during a recent parent evening.

We are proud of our students for their strong sense of social justice!

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Make our school a bully-free zone, says students Monday, Nov. 17 was the kick-off to the National Anti-Bullying Week and Queen Elizabeth Public School kindergarten students organized an assembly, at which they invited the school to participate by singing an anti-bullying song or poem.

Dressed in their Stop Bullying t-shirts that they painted, the children sold Stop Bullying wristbands and encouraged all the students in the school to sign a pledge stating that Queen Elizabeth Public School is a bully-free zone.

The children made posters and put them up throughout the school that promoted a stop bullying approach. Bully boxes were established in the school where students can drop in a note if they need help with a bullying issue but are afraid to talk to someone in person.

Teachers Michelle Wyatt and JoAnne McGregor believe that providing the children with skills to identify and deal with a bully in a positive manner will enable the children to feel confident and successful.

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Our history a long, long time ago Steve Newman

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Community - In completing her Ottawa Valley Saga Series, Donella Dunlop has written about what she knows best — the Ottawa Valley — but in a fashion that may surprise you.

Dunlop, who taught at Renfrew Collegiate Institute in the 1950s after growing up in the Ottawa Valley, now lives in Manotick, where she has written much of the five-part series.

Though written last, Eyo, the People is the first chapter in the Valley’s story.

The subsequent novels in her series are Menominee, the Wild River People; Mittigoush, the French; Sagganosh, the Britisher; and Decent People.

Menominee, the Wild River People is the tale of a young Algonquin girl who was a member of the first clan to enter the Valley after the Ice Age. Mittigoush is a story of the 17thcentury settlement of Ville Marie by the French, tales of Samuel de Champlain’s explorations, and a love story between an Algonquin man and a French woman.

Saggonosh is about a brash, young Scot who arrives in the Ottawa Valley in the 1850s during the rambunctious years of settlers and lumbermen.

Decent People, which takes the reader back to the 1930s and 1950s in the Valley, is mostly fictitious, but borrows from the author’s own life and those around her. As she told The Mercury two years ago, Ottawa Valley people are a special breed whose stories deserve to be recorded, to guarantee their place in history. Decent People isn’t about superstars or celebrities, but, as she puts it, extraordinary people who lead stubborn, curious and kind lives.

Other people, from a very different age, are the characters in Eyo, the People.

mountains on earth, the Eyo will never be homeless again.

TRUE DISCOVERS OF NORTH AMERICA

It is historically accepted that America’s First Peoples were the true discoverers and developers of North America.

In Eyo, the People, they are represented by Kraac. Noha and Che are dream characters, as is the Neanderthal, Ecakik.

Noha is the adventurer who is first to dream of the New World. Che is the first female to long to step beyond her role as mate, mother and slave.

Noha, the first character introduced in the book, has discarded his hides and is roaming naked except for his spear when he decides to lie down in a ravine “where a cold stream churned cobalt against mossrobed rocks and grass spread a rich duck feather green coverlet.

He had argued with the el-

der hunters since sunrise and he was weary. Sleep would help. He lay in the sun, soft grass soothing his back, his spear close to his right hand.”

While dozing, he is visited by Awaskesh, the reindeer spirit, who tells Noha: “The Greatest Spirit, Manitou, has seen your trouble and He has sent me to reassure you. Take heed of the signs He has given. The Eyo must follow the eastern game trails along the Endless Lake. In time, the Eyo shall cross a spirit bridge and come to a new land of mountains where no man-creature dwells, and they shall eat its many animals, and travel far.”

The series, says Dunlop, attempts to express the love and respect she feels for the Ottawa Valley peoples, “whether it be for the mysterious Algonquins, the stubborn, brave Scots, the wonderful, colourful Irish, or the adventuresome, idealistic French.”

She also writes with the

ROOTS IN DEUX RIVIERES

Born in Deux Rivières, the author grew up in Pembroke in a family where history of the family and pioneers, lumbermen and Algonquins “was repeated again and again in tales both tall and true.”

Eyo, the People is available from Ottawa Valley bookstores, but also from Trafford Publishing (www.trafford. com), Dunlop House (www. dunlophousesbooks.com), The cover of Donella Dunlop’s newest book features Kindle and Kobo. this painting by Emmanuel Benner.

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Dunlop focuses on Noha of the Reindeer clan and his mate, Che of the Owl clan, who lead their people to a new world south of ice.

“They will face a wondrous but frightening trek along the frigid coast of ancient America,” explains Dunlop.

“They will meet strange fearless sea monsters and myriad birds on stony sea shelves on the shores of the Endless Lake. They will follow the Father of All Rivers, The Mackenzie, which will lead them through the fearsome Mountains of the Dream.

“They will also encounter much more, including giant white bears who can kill a hunter with an absentminded swipe of a great paw. And fire will rage across forest treetops to trap them between boiling rivers and the towering pathless coastal mountains of ancient Canada.”

All of this occurs while they search for the Valley of the Dream in a new world where endless plains blanketed by racing bison will bring an abundance of meat and lead to an eastern home.

In this new world, carved from the Laurentian Mountains, the oldest

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Christmas concert at RCI RCI junior band members, from left, are Cameron Hunter, Josh Quade, Moira Friske, Lydia Spooner and Faith Ebert. The Nov. 20 event was a fundraiser for the band trip to New York in the spring.

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Renfrew Collegiate Institute and Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School bands helped get parents, friends and supporters in the mood for the holiday season with Christmas in November, the annual Christmas concert. Kordell Walsh and Edina Hanson sell tickets on a gingerbread house that one lucky winner took home.

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Paramedic service annual Christmas toy and food drive Dec. 6 Walmart entrance Friday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with a new unwrapped toy donation, food item or cash donation to help vulnerable children and families in our community.

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Since 2011 the County of Renfrew paramedics and volunteers have collected 577 toys, 1,535 items of food, and $7,030 in cash donations at their annual toy drive.

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News - In keeping with council discussion in October, the Town of Renfrew will run a second straight municipal election with paper ballot, Internet and telephone voting.

In a unanimous vote, council voted Nov. 25 to approve a hybrid voting system.

Bylaw 65-2013 says the town deems it appropriate and in the public interest to use Internet and telephone methods â&#x20AC;&#x153;to ensure great accessibility of all voters to exercise their individual and democratic right.â&#x20AC;?

Local municipalities that are sticking to strictly paper ballots

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But Renfrew council members say Internet and telephone voting, which started in the 2010 municipal election for Renfrew, will continue to grow.

In the last election, 60 per cent of the 3,200 who cast bal-

lots voted by telephone or Internet.

For the Oct. 27, 2014 election, there will be ample opportunity to vote by phone, Internet and paper ballots.

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or, one reeve and five councillors, says he expects to reduce alternative voting times, prior to the regular election-day vote of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.

In the last election, there were 61 hours open for voting at town hall. Bulmer is looking to reduce that to about 40 hours in all.

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The family of the late

15 John St. S. Arnprior.

Second floor, 2 bedroom apt, heat and water included. Close to downtown & shopping centers. Mature adult living, $775/month.

No dogs. 613.875.5362.

2 bedroom, 2 storey older home, Main Street, Pakenham, 1-1/2 baths, parking included. $750/month plus gas heat and hydro.

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express sincere appreciation for the cards, ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations, food, support and words of condolence received in remembrance of our beloved â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nannyâ&#x20AC;?. We extend special gratitude to the Arnprior Hospital and Paramedics, Ottawa General Hospital ICU, Partners in Caring, Lady of Perpetual Help CWL, Hospital Auxiliary Honour Guard, and Cherished Pallbearers. The compassion, empathy and care provided by Father Robert Ryan, the Pilon Family Funeral Home, our family and friends have been of tremendous support during these difďŹ cult times.

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613.471.1396 2 BEDROOM CONDO, clean, quiet and bright, Campbell Court, 124 Daniel St, S, Arnprior, secure building, non-smoking, 5 appliances, parking included. $960 per month, close to shopping.

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2005 P.T. Cruiser 4 Cyl Auto Loaded 155 kmâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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Used one winter, Dodge Caravan.

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RENFREW, 2 bedroom in duplex, private, no pets, no smoking, references, Available January 1st, First/last months rent, $770/month +utilities, 613-623-2247

RENFREW 1 bedroom partially furnished, plus utilities, first&last, 3 Bedroom House $850+utilities, 1st and last close to downtown, refer- Spacious 2 bedroom apt, Horton area, quiet tenants ences, 613-623-4747 only $575 per month plus hydro, fridge and stove included, sorry no pets, no smoking. 613.432.4197

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Wishing you a super birthday!

on your graduation from University of Ottawa, with an Honours Bachelor of Social Sciences in International Development and Globalization with Minor in French.

Brittany is currently taking a graduate program in Human Resources, in the city of Ottawa.

We are so proud of you Brittany!

Love Dad, Mom, Jessica and Laura

In Renfrew looking for mature couple for 4 bedroom - in a four plex. Fridge & stove included, $700/month plus heat and hydro, first & last, No pets, call 613.333.5283, Modern 3 bedroom house AVAILABLE IMMEDIATE- leave clear message with appliances. Jeffrey LY, Large 2 bedroom Lake, a short distance apartment, fridge, stove, parking included. Has gas Large 1 bedroom apt in from Renfrew & Cobden. fireplace and window air quiet adult building, 2nd $1000 a month plus conditioner, $825/month floor downtown Renfrew. utilities 613.433.9163 +utilities, first and last re- Fridge & stove, first & last PENTHOUSE style 2 bedquired. For viewing call or $500 plus Hydro. room now available in Arntext 613-899-6595 432.4456 prior, reduced to $995. For viewing go to Kijiji Ad#470258683 AVAILABLE November 1st or call 613-229-1850 1 Bedroom Apartment in Arnprior. Very clean, quiet building. Near the Grove.

GARAGE SALE GARAGE SALE Recently renovated. Hardwood floors. Non-smoking, no pets, hydro extra. $675.00 Call (613) 623-0395.

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ARNPRIOR, Available immediately, 3 bedroom $1150 all inclusive close to schools. 613-889-1622 or 613-832-4421

Convenient Downtown location. 1 bedrm apt. $700./month & 2 bedrm apt. $725./month includes water & parking. Tenant pays gas & hydro, Please call Greg Townley Broker 3 bedrm house in Braeside of Record, Mather Insufor rent $1000./month in- rance & Real Estate cludes utilities. Eat-in 613-282-7125. kitchen, 2 bath, lrg living rm with gas fire place.

Please call Greg Townley, DOWNTOWN ARNPRIOR Broker of Record, Mather 1 bedroom, heat included.

Insurance & Real Estate $575+hydro. First and last, no smoking, no pets, emLtd. 613-282-7125. ployment reference.

613-433-6000 3 bedroom farm house, 2 bathrooms, large country kitchen, garage/workshop. FOR RENT, Available $975 plus utilities. immediately, 2-two 613.720.7477 bedroom apartments, overlooking Madawaska Apartment for rent- 2 bed- River. Quiet area, close room, centrally located, to downtown, well utilities included, parking, maintained, 121 Russell $800/month. Plaunt St. S. Street Arnprior, Call (613)432-7562. $824/month +utilities, first and last months Arnprior 3-bed house, rent. 613-623-4531 huge yard, close to town & schools, first & last required. Avail. Dec. 1, BUSINESS SERVICES $1150/month, pay own utilities, gas heat.

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For a viewing and more information call Derek McGrimmon

432-1911 CLR418895

¸ Security building, Apts recently redecorated, ample kitchen cabinets and closets. ¸ Close to shopping and medical services. ¸ Elevator and Laundry on site. ¸ 1 bedroom $745+utilities ¸ 2 bedroom $835+utilities ¸ Please respectfully no pets / no smoking. ¸ Free Parking

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

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CLR488211

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Fast Service.

Marc 613-889-9768, Arnprior

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

613-623-9282

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HUNTING 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

adrienne.barr@metroland.com

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Email

613.623.6571

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

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HELP WANTED

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AGRIBUSINESS IS WHERE THE JOBS ARE. Over 30 Help Wanted Jobs listed. Find out how you can become a Free Agent.

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Butcher Supplies, Leather + Craft Supplies and Animal Control Products. Get your Halfords 136 page FREE CATALOG .

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MIXED HARDWOOD, dried 2 years, $125/cord, 613-229-6194 or 613-229-5078

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Unique and fascinating Civil War and old West decorator collectibles. For a sample www.donohueartandframe.com

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HELP WANTED

HUNTING SUPPLIES

Musician wanted immediately to help plan and provide musical accompaniment for our worship services at the United Churches of Bethel Kinburn and St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fitzroy Harbour. For more information please contact Anita Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Arcy at 613-623-3642. You may also apply by e-mail to admin-fpc@bellnet.ca or by writing Fitzroy Pastoral Charge, 184 Carleton Street, Fitzroy Harbour ON K0A 1X0

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

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

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CARLETON PLACE AND DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

CHIEF NURSING OFFICER

As a member of the Senior Management team, you contribute to oversight of ďŹ nancial, operational and clinical activities. You work collaboratively with clinical partners to provide seamless care and create key services to address the health care needs of the community.

Education and Experience A University degree in Nursing, with demonstrated leadership, supervision and delegation skills.

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The Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED With grateful thanks to Father Ryan Holly, also to Father Brennan and Father McNamara, in the recent loss of our mother & sister, Theresa. Also thanks to our friends & neighbors for masses, charitable donations, cards, and phone calls.

Lastly for the lovely luncheon made by Marilyn Pinkham her sisters & family served at the Dregas home. Thanks to everyone.

Are you interested in becoming a volunteer?

If you live in the Calabogie area and would like to become a volunteer, Calabogie & Area Home Support may have something that would interest you. We provide transportation, friendly visiting, telephone assurance and home maintenance referral. We require volunteers in order to run each of these services. If you feel that you might be interested in helping us with any of them, please give us a call at 613-752-2828.

Volunteering has no set hours and no payâ&#x20AC;Ś But lots of satisfaction!

CLR419232

Michael & Robert Laurin & The Dregas Family

HELP WANTED

Is now accepting resumes for the position of Licensed Mechanic At our Ottawa facility Applicants should have an understanding of the following:

HELP WANTED

CONWAYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PHARMACY COBDEN, ON We are seeking a candidate to fulfill the position of Regulated Pharmacy Technician

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â&#x20AC;˘ The need for quality preventive maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ Welding (gas, arc and mig) â&#x20AC;˘ Electrical maintenance and repair. â&#x20AC;˘ Air brake diagnosis and repair. â&#x20AC;˘ Safe work practices. â&#x20AC;˘ Hydraulic system diagnosis is an asset.

Applicants must be self-motivated, willing to learn and possess the team player attitude.

BFI Canada Inc offers very competitive wages as well as an excellent benefits package.

Please forward all resumes to: Mark Boisvenue 1152 Kenaston St Ottawa, ON K1G 3H6 PO Box 8077 Stn T

Fax 613-646-2422 We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MANAGER, SLEEP SERVICES (Permanent Full-Time)

CLR485574

The RVH Manager of Sleep Services is responsible for all aspects of care delivered in our County-wide Sleep Laboratory as well as our Sleep Products store. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration and management of the program including achieving its ďŹ nancial goals, and ensuring high quality care through quality assurance activities associated with acquisition and scoring. The position also includes a component of scoring sleep studies, as well as working at the store.

QualiďŹ cations include registration with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario; and/or registration with the BRPT as a Polysomnographic Technologist; a minimum of three (3) years working experience in a sleep lab; business and marketing skills to continue to grow the program and respond to patient needs; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and, previous experience in a supervisory role.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to innovation, quality, safety and patient-centred care.

If this opportunity sounds like a match with your skills and interest, please apply in writing by 12:00 noon on December 20, 2013 to Julia Boudreau, Vice President, Corporate Services, Renfrew Victoria Hospital, 499 Raglan Street North, Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 1P6 or hr@renfrewhosp.com.

Although we appreciate all responses, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted. A Criminal Record Check completed within the past six (6) months is a requirement for employment at RVH. Visit www.renfrewhosp.com to learn more.

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46 The Renfrew Mercury EMC - Thursday, December 5, 2013

HELP WANTED

THANK YOU

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Come work in the heart of the Ottawa Valley in the growing community of Carleton Place! We are a 22-bed acute care facility seeking applications for this senior position. We offer a competitive salary, pension and beneďŹ ts package.

Reporting to the CEO, you oversee the patient experience ensuring safe, quality care consistent with best practices and legislative standards.

You build a team culture that promotes professional development and continuous learning. Responsible for all aspects of the Nursing services, you set direction, promote innovation and manage resources to achieve strategic goals.

THANK YOU

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Oat and Wheat Straw For Sale. Stored Indoors, Delivery Available. Barclay Dick & Son Farm Supply.

613.649.2440 STEEL BUILDI N G S / M E T A L BUILDINGS UP TO 60% OFF!30x40, 40x60, 50x80, 60x100,80x100 sell for balance owed!

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

adrienne.barr@metroland.com

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Juke Box, for records (45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s) roll top glass cover, lights down both sides at front. Call 613-267-4463.

Email

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Call

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

MARIANHILL INC.

Long-Term Care and Community Support Services Marianhill is a faith-based, charitable organization that provides specialized long-term, complex and community care services. We are accepting applications for the position of: At Home Respite Worker Part Time Renfrew/Arnprior Area The At At Home Home Respite Respite Worker Worker helps helps clients clients achieve achieve the the highest highest level level of of independence independence The while allowing allowing them them to to remain remain in in their their own own home. home. possible while As care, as requested As aa Respite Respite Worker Worker in in this this program, program, you you would would provide provide personal care, as requested by the by the client, Youwould woulddo dothis thisby byproviding: providing:personal security,care, client, to to assist assist them them with with their their daily daily living. living. You companionship, companionship, basic basic homemaking, homemaking, physical physical and and mental mental stimulation. stimulation.

Bilingualism Bilingualism and and experience experience working working in in Geriatric Geriatric Mental MentalHealth Healthand anddementia dementiaisisan anasset. asset.

Personal Personal Support Support Worker Worker Certificate Certificate is is required. required.

Basic Life Support (BCLS) is an asset.

Basic Life Support (BCLS) is an asset.

Excellent Excellent attendance attendance is is essential. essential.

By Mail

By Fax

Deadline

Human Resources Marianhill Inc. 600 Cecelia Street Pembroke, ON K8A 7Z3

(613)735-0967

December 13, 13, 2013 2014@@1600 1600 hrs.

December hrs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to submit a satisfactory criminal background check.

Marianhill is an equal opportunity employer.

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MORTGAGES

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

WORK WANTED

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

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

Send A Load to the dump, BUDDY cheap. Clean up clutter, garage sale leftovers or Thinking of you always, leaf and yard waste. Missing you terribly, 613-256-4613.

Love, Joy

IN MEMORIAM LAW, KAY In loving memory of our dear Mom & Granny who passed away Dec 7, 1983

We remember Murray Dec 5, 1983 Mark July 23, 1987 Randy Nov 9, 1992 Dad (C.J.) Nov 3, 2007 Mom (Glady’s ) Dec 8, 2011

In our hears you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day

July 04, 1957 – December 06, 2002

The successful candidate will require an Industrial Millwright license with several years of related experience. The individual should have a good working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics and electrical experience would be considered an asset.

As a Millwright Mechanic you will be a member of the bargaining unit with an attractive wage and benefit package. The position offers job security, good working conditions, and challenging job responsibilities.

Will consider third or fourth year apprentice.

Please submit your resume to: renfrewhr@scapa.com We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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In loving memory of our father and grandfather who passed away Dec 10, 2010 RIDIN’ WITH THE WIND I never said I’d stay These words were never spoken I’ve wronged in other way’s But my word’s never been broken My home’s is the open road The only home there’s ever been So don’t look for me tomorrow I’ll be ridin’ in the wind Don’t try to hold me here My freedom means to much But I’ll be back again When I’m longing for your touch So kiss me once and say you’ll wait Till I come back again But for now I’ll keep on ridin’ Ridin’ in the wind Lovingly remembered by Leanne and Zabrina & families

DEATH NOTICE

who passed away December 7, 2012

In loving memory We took our vows together, Said “Til death do us part” But when God came and took your hand, My whole world fell apart.

No one knows the heartache, I try so hard to hide, Only God knows how many times I’ve broken down and cried.

When I look back upon our lives, One of the things that makes me glad, Is that you chose me to share with you The precious years we had.

Gone from my sight, still in my heart Glady

Mom it’s been a year since you’ve been gone, When God called you away.

Oh how Heaven rejoiced as you walked, Through Heaven’s Gates that day!

Mom when we were told you were going to die, We didn’t believe it could be true.

Because we all could not imagine, Saying goodbye to you.

Mom you were the best mom to us, We learned a great deal from you.

You were always giving to all of us, Our mom that was the glue.

Mom you taught us to be kind and proud, In everything we do.

You gave to all your family, Never stopping to think about you.

Mom we will never say goodbye to you.

Because we could never bear the pain.

Instead we say I love you Mom, Until we meet again.

Forever in our thoughts,

Love and miss you, The Mackin Family

DEATH NOTICE

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

Picked up free.

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

COMING EVENTS

FRIDAY NIGHT Friday, December 6th Brock Zeman 9pm Saturday, December 7th Reckless 8:30pm Friday, December 13th Cody Labombard 8pm Friday, December 20th Dale Yuke 8pm Friday, December 27th Cali Yakaback & Riley New 8pm 409 Stewart St., Renfrew

613-432-5801

DEATH NOTICE

September 9, 1925 - November 10, 2013

Evelyn Mackin

Dec 6, 1939 – Dec 5, 2008

Anniversary Sale Celebrating 26 years at Teresa’s Valley Treasures Osceola.

No Tax Sat. Dec 7, 10-4, Sun Dec 8, 12-5.

613.646.7964

COWAN, Eldon Russell

In loving memory of

Jack Rennie

COMING EVENTS

Don’t think of them as gone away…

Their journey has just begun.

Life holds so many facets, This earth is only one.

Just think of them as resting…

From sorrow and the tears, In a place of warmth and comfort Where there are no days nor years.

Think how they must be wishing That we could know today, How nothing but our sadness Can really pass away.

And think of them as living In the hearts of those they touched.

For nothing loved is ever lost, And they were loved so much.

Sadly missed Donna & Terry, Lori & Lee & families

CLR487951

Scapa North America, a leading manufacturer of adhesive tape products is seeking an Industrial Millwright for its Renfrew Operations. The position involves a broad range of routine and non-routine maintenance responsibilities for light to heavy manufacturing equipment. 8 or 12 hour Shift work is required for this position.

WIELAND RICHARD

As you ascended To higher level You left us your gift of love A gift to be cherished forever And returned to you above Always Rick, Tyler, Scott and Andrew

CLR487259

INDUSTRIAL MILLWRIGHT

IN MEMORIAM

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY

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1205.CLR488196

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December 1, 2005 Every day I turn the page in my heart she will forever remain Everything she taught me as I stroll down memory lane.

Thank you God for giving me the most priceless of all treasures, Help me lord to keep alive her memory here forever.

Not a day goes by that you are not loved and missed.

Kevin, Sandra, Grace, Natalie, Stephen, Lindsay, Love always and forever your husband Kenny

Mary Dorothy Anne Johnston Nee Gallagher

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

IN MEMORIAM

Marilyn Marie MacMillan

In loving memory of

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

Smaller dogs only.

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

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GUARDY D. CAMPBELL September 23, 1934 – December 1, 2010

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

PETS

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We don’t forget the way she smiled, The things she used to FINANCIAL / INCOME TAX say, Love And all the things she did Jean and The Family for us, In her kind and loving way.

We hold her close within CHRONICLE DIAMOND our hearts, AWARD WINNER PERSONAL And there she will remain, 2009, 2010 & 2011 To walk with us throughout our lives, TRUE PSYCHICS SATURN ACCOUNTING Until we meet again.

For Answers, CALL NOW SERVICES 24/7 Toll FREE We love & miss you Mom 1-877-342-3032 Mobile: 613-832-4699 Ann, David & Sarah #4486 www.truepsychics.ca

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT

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It with great sadness that we announce his sudden passing at home at the age of 88. Russell was the loving husband of Lina Mary (nee Bignucolo) of 62 years, cherished father of Clem (wife Linda), Anna Harris (husband Jim), Lisa Boullard (husband Norm) and Donna Gravel (husband Ryan), treasured grandfather of Joseph (Amy), Deanna, Jim Jr., Jonathan (Helen), Christopher (Kelly), Amanda, Christina, Luke, Mia and Serena. He was an extended grandfather to many including Kelsey, Brian and Saybrie. Russell was predeceased by his father Russell Clifford Cowan at the age of 106, his mother Edith Annie Wallace. He is survived by his brother Murray (Ottawa), sister Shirley Duhn (Arnprior) and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Eldon was born in Kinburn, Ontario and was raised on his father’s farm. He was a WWII veteran having volunteered for overseas duty in the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps as part of the First Canadian Armoured Brigade in Italy and moved with the 1st Canadian Corps to Northwest Europe until the end of the war. He was awarded the War Medal, the France and Germany Star Medal, the Italy Star Medal and the Volunteer Service Medal.

He lived in Chapleau, Ontario for most of his life where he and Lina raised their four children and where he was a dedicated and hard worker primarily in the heavy equipment and construction fields. He moved to Timmins with his wife in 2003 to be closer to family. Described often as a “teddy bear”, Dad was not big in stature, but big in heart. He had a zest for life that enabled him to enjoy the little things in life which is so honourable. His happiest time was spent holding his grandchildren, entertaining and being entertained by them. He adored each and every one of his grandchildren and there wasn’t a thing he wouldn’t have done for any one of them. Wherever there were children, Dad was sure to be there. He also loved his ice cream. Dad, we will always miss you. “Lest We Forget”.

Funeral Mass was held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 14, 2013 from St-Anthony’s Cathedral (Fr. Pat Lafleur officiated).

Burial followed at the Timmins Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Remembrance donations to the St-Anthony’s Trust Fund (the priest’s retirement fund) would be greatly appreciated. The family received friends on Wednesday November 13, 2013 at the MIRON-WILSON FUNERAL HOME, CREMATION AND RECEPTION CENTRE 150 Balsam St. S., Timmins To light a memorial candle, order flowers, express online condolences or credit card donations, please visit www.mironwilson.com 1205.CLR487908 The Renfrew Mercury EMC - Thursday, December 5, 2013 47

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Passed away in Kingston, Ontario on November 25, 2013. Garry age 57 years.

Dear son of the late Michael and Delta Sidock. Dear father of Emmylou (Shawn Thompson), Annalise (Scott Jessup) and Blaine Sidock (Jayme Hass). A Memorial Service will be held Friday November 29, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in Cobden Pentecostal Church, 17 Astrolabe Rd. Cobden.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of the Anderson Funeral Home Renfrew, Ontario.

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JOHNSTON, Teresa July 13, 1926 – November 30, 2013 Peacefully at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital on Saturday morning, following a brief illness at the age of 87 years. Dear daughter of the late John Joseph Nugent and the late Elizabeth Levi. Beloved wife and best friend of the late Henry “Hank” Johnston (August, 1999). Teresa is survived by her sister, Loretto Syme (late Orville) of Almonte, her sister-in-law Helen Mensch (late Bob) of Russell, Manitoba as well as many nieces and nephews and countless wonderful friends. She was predeceased by Bernadette McVean (late Howard), Kathleen O’Donnell (late Wilfrid), Rose Coady (late Raymond), Gerald Nugent (late Marie) and Tom Nugent (late Myrtle). Family and friends are invited to pay their final respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 2313 Carling Avenue (west of Woodroffe), Ottawa on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday morning, from 9:15 until 10:15 a.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Augustine Church, 1060 Baseline Road, Ottawa on Saturday morning, December 7th at 11 o’clock. A reception will follow. Interment St. Peter Celestine Parish Cemetery, Indian Hill Road, Pakenham on Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock. In memory of Teresa, a donation to St. Peter Celestine Church Fund would be appreciated by her family. In the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Homa and Chapel Ltd., Arnprior.

Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfammily.ca

September 21, 1937—November 26, 2013 Bernard “Bernie” O’Grady of Arnprior, after a short, courageous battle with cancer with family by his side. Best friend and soulmate for 40 years to Gail O’Grady. Predeceased by parents Joseph and Loretta O’Grady, sister Mary and brother James. Dear father to Steve of Toronto and Dan (Karen) of Winnipeg. Dear grandfather to Michael, Shannon and Stephanie of Calgary and Jordan and Kristy of Winnipeg.

Great grandfather of Keana, Laughlin and Michaela of Calgary. Dear brother to Anne of Toronto, Katherine and Joseph of B.C. He will be greatly missed by many nieces and nephews and mother-in-law Madge Miles (Joe Viszokai) of Arnprior. Special uncle to Kim Murphy and great-uncle to Kody and Shania Murphy of Arnprior. A special thank you to all of the nurses of the Arnprior Hospital Palliative Care Unit, especially Jordan, Whitney, Lucy, Amanda and Sarah.

Visitations at The Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N. Arnprior A Celebration of Bernie’s Life will be held Saturday December 7, 2013 from 1-4 p.m. in the Boyce Reception Centre. In memoriams to Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital “Palliative Care Unit” would be appreciated by his family.

Condolences / Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca

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May 24, 1926 – November 20, 2013 Kenny passed away at the age of 87 at the Arnprior Hospital at 5:30 pm with family at his side. Beloved husband to the late Muriel Boswell, father of Bill (Cheryl) Boswell of Penticton B.C., grandfather to Brad of Fort McMurray, Alberta, Krystal (Matt) Davis of Arnprior, and great grandfather to Brooke and Pyper Davis.

He will be truly missed by those who knew him!!!

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Rivington of Kinburn on November 28, 2013. Beloved soulmate of Erva Eastman for over 65 years.

Loving father of Stewart (Margaret), Gwen (Bill) Pennings and Debbie (Larry) Ingram.

Proud Grandpa of Christopher Pennings (Kathleen Wood), Angela (James) Harron, Melissa (James) Markell and Great-Poppy to Rachel Pennings, Connor, Noah, Maya Harron and Holly Markell. Dear brother of Douglas (Helen) Rivington and Helene (Keith) LeBarron. Survived by sister-inlaw Olive Rivington and brother-in-law Dalton (Betty) Eastman. Special uncle to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents T.R. and Myrtle (Campbell) Rivington, brothers Neville (Ruth) and Glenn. Donald was a dedicated family man who loved family gatherings. He was a lifelong passionate dairy farmer who enjoyed working the land. He thoroughly relished his weekly barnsales at Leo’s and his friends there. Donald took great pleasure in watching hockey on T.V. at home.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute or St. James Anglican Church would be appreciated.

Condolences, tributes or donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com

Passed away at his home on Friday, November 29, 2013 in his 68th year.

John Girard of Pembroke, beloved husband of Ivy Stewart. Loving father of Susan Girard, Calgary; David Girard, Montreal; and Tammy Nystad, Pembroke. Proud grandfather of Morgan, Meah, Kyra, Nathaniel & Quin. Dear brother of Jeanette Girard, Toronto; Elsie Lytle, Arnprior; and Margaret O’Rourke (Terry), Arnprior; and brother-in-law of Doug Stewart (late Charlotte), Ranny Stewart (Darlene), Rose Binet (John), and Pauline Stewart (late Wimpy), Son of the late Leslie and Mary Girard (nee Beaupre). Also survived by aunt Agnes Lay, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Respecting John’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at First Baptist Church, Pembroke on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. Interment of Ashes in First Baptist Cemetery, Spring 2014. Arrangements by the MALCOLM, DEAVITT & BINHAMMER FUNERAL HOME, Pembroke. (As an expression of sympathy, donations to First Baptist Church, Pembroke would be appreciated.) Online condolences and donations are available at www.mdbfuneralhome.com.

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April 9, 1915-November 26, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Drake at Groves Park Lodge on November 26th, 2013. Predeceased by her parents Margaret and Harry Vacola, her husband Joe and five siblings.

Survived by her son Joe (Sandy) of Renfrew, sister Anne Pathe, Detroit Michigan and countless nieces and nephews. A Lady with great fortitude and much love, she influenced many people. Her passion was gardening and she spent countless hours in her flower gardens. Her world saw many changes in her 98 years but she still lived by the old fashioned virtues of love and kindness. Many thanks to the staff at Groves Park Lodge for their tender care. Cremation has taken place and a family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to the care of the Goulet Funeral Home, Renfrew.

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

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SCHNOB; Donald November 20, 1935 – November 22, 2013 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Don Schnob, peacefully at the Arnprior Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Son of Henry Schnob and Joesphine (Massey).

Predeceased by a sister Teresa 1975, son Don Jr. (Pudd) 2006, infant daughter Julie Ann – 1966.

Left to mourn his loving wife Marlyn (Lalonde) of 57 years, Sue Rachwalski (Troy), Chris Schnob (Marie), Heather Smith (Frank) , Donna Schnob (Mike), Angie Martin, 10 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Brother Dennis Schnob (June), sisters Doreen Muldoon (Carl), Gladys Vinet (Roger), Rose Hauser (Joe), Loretta Auld (Charles deceased November 3, 2013).

At Donnie’s request he was cremated and will be interned at a later date.

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HUMPHRY, Paul Lawrence Peacefully at the summer cottage on Monday November 25, 2013, Paul Lawrence Humphry, age 64 years. Son of the late Alaric and Marjorie (Freemark) Humphry. Loving brother of Colin, David (Beth Olave), Mary Rose (Scott Rubie), Joanne, Margo (Robert Swainson), and Judy (Lucio Fabris). Special uncle to Shawn (Candace), Jason, Neil, Rosalyn, and Bryan Rubie, Becky (Luis Ribeiro), Mary (Jay Keyter), Ann, and Danny Swainson, Darryl, Gregg, Kristina, Joanna and Michael Fabris. Paul was a caring person with a big heart; he loved his family very much.

Visitations at the GOULET FUNERAL HOME, 310 Argyle St. S., Renfrew, Saturday November 30th: 9 - 10:45 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Saturday November 30th at 11 a.m. In memory of Paul, donations to Our Lady of Fatima Roof Fund would be appreciated.

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

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Recycling was in style during Depression long before it became a trend Memories

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I was talking to my little friend Velma on the next farm.

She didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to ask what I was talking about. I had already asked the same question of Joyce.

She didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to ask me what I was asking about either. They both knew I was referring to the dreaded navy blue fleece lined bloomers!

As soon as there was a bite in the air, out came the bloomers. Now, I had to admit, they certainly kept out the drafts over our flourbag underwear, and once winter had really set in, off came the flourbags and on went the long johns! So our bottoms were well protected when the snow came.

Very few of us wore slacks during school hours. Sometimes we put on melton cloth pants that tucked into our galoshes, and wore them on the

three and a half mile trek, but they were taken off when we got to school, and hung in the cloak room at the back.

Miss Crosby frowned on girls in pants in the 30s.

But just about every girl at the Northcote School wore navy blue fleece lined bloomers. Well, all except bad Marguirite, who thought they were, as she called them, ugly and not â&#x20AC;&#x153;girl-likeâ&#x20AC;? her exact words!

Joyce, who was very inquisitive, was determined she would find out what Marguirite wore to keep warm if she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wear the blue bloomers.

And one day she â&#x20AC;&#x153;accidentallyâ&#x20AC;? tripped her when we were lining up at the door after Miss Crosby rang the bell, and Marguirite went backside over tea-kettle and fell off the step, exposing everything she owned to the entire Northcote School!

Well, she hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t lied about the blue bloomers. She had

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This phase of growth included the creation of a new novice ski area called the beginner bowl. It is also the home of the tube park.

The largest phase of growth occurred in 2004 when Dickson Manor, a boutique hotel, and the Cedars condominiums were constructed.

This transformed the business into a 24/7 four-season destination resort. These expansions launched the resortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entry into the wedding and conference business, which is now one of the resortâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two core businesses.

A more recent phase of growth began in 2009 when the resort installed a new snowmaking system and redesigned the mountain trails.

The new snowmaking system uses

on bloomers as white as the driven snow, and Joyce who was closest to her at the fall, said they had fine purple lines through them. She got a real good look, did Joyce. They must have been bought at Walkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Store in Renfrew, and not from Eatonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s catalogue where ours came from.

And so this time of year, you could count on the rest of the girls at the Northcote School wearing the exact same underwear.

Early in the fall, Mother would have ordered at least one new pair from Eatonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s catalogue when she sent in her winter order. But they wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be worn early in the season. They would be saved for much later.

Much later came when the old bloomers had faded to a light purple and a few holes started to appear. This happened from many slidings down the snow that was piled over the back fence at the Northcote School, just in front

SMI patented Fan Guns, which are the leading technology in the snowmaking industry.

The new snowmaking system has been a great success and continues to be expanded. Calabogie Peaks has developed the reputation of â&#x20AC;&#x153;the snowmaking capital of the OttawaGatineau region.â&#x20AC;? Calabogie is synonymous with guaranteed snow and â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;no iceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

The redesign of the mountain has opened numerous new trails and expanded existing trails.

Calabogie is the only regional ski business that owns vast mountain terrain for future expansion â&#x20AC;&#x201C; only 50 per cent of the mountain has been developed.

Calabogie introduces new terrain and snowmaking each year to bring skiers and riders something interesting, new and fresh.

In the future, watch for residen-

tial homes and townhomes to be constructed at the resort. Calabogie Peaks is the only resort in the Ottawa-Gatineau region with a mountain village and community. As Ottawa grows west toward Calabogie, the resort offers the unique venue of a recreation based residential community within an hourâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drive of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital.

The recipient for the individual category is Brian Wilson.

One of the key social responsibilities Mr. Wilson has taken up is to enhance the lives of residents living in Miramichi Lodge LTC home.

The difference to the quality of life for seniors Wilson has demonstrated is invaluable and ranges from being a founding member on the Miramichi Lodge Resident & Family Council as well as a founding and current member on the Miramichi Lodge Foundation,

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The Mission House Museum and Gallery opened in 2005 and offers more than 40 stories of local history that they express with artifacts, over 200 photos, storyboards and displays.

Among its many achievements, the Combermere Heritage Society has also been instrumental in branding Combermere as the Birthplace of the Steamer Mayflower and last year prepared a celebration recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Mayflowerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sinking.

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when mending them with navy thread failed to make them presentable, they would be deemed unwearable, much to my delight.They took on many other lives.

Now, I would get the brand new bloomers that had been tucked away since early Fall!

And I was glad to see the last of the old faded ones.

But that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t to be the end of the old bloomers. Of no, they were put to another use by Mother.

The elastic was taken out of the legs and waist, and put in the sewing basket.The bloomers were sliced open and cut into at least two pieces.

Then they were tucked into the rag bag, and used for dusting, wiping up spills, and, of course, they were ideal for scrubbing the floors every Saturday.

Like everything else back in the those Depression years, the bloomers were â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;recycledâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; decades before the term was ever heard of!

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During Expo 150, it was Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brainchild to co-ordinate a historical presentation of the County of Renfrew and invite retired CAO Norm Lemke to talk about the logging days.

He also talked local fiddlers and step-dancers into taking time out of their busy Fiddle Week duties to perform at the lodge.

Wilson has also volunteered in coordinating the regional Silver Stick hockey tournament for local kids, a qualifier for the International Silver Stick tournament, and is a constant volunteer in his church community. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I can think of no better recipient for the Wardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Community Service Awards than Brian Wilson as an individual who epitomizes social responsibility by enhancing the quality of life for the most vulnerable of our society,â&#x20AC;? said Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nomination.

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legs. But the elastic was never taut enough to hold up our beige ribbed stockings. And so we still had to wear tight elastic bands for that purpose.

Of course, we could pull the legs of the bloomers down to cover the bands, and when we undressed at night before going to bed, it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t unusual to have deep furrows in our legs where the elastic was worn all day! And when I got into bed at night, beside my sister Audrey, I would still be scratching the dents in my legs until Audrey would slap me on my back and tell me to â&#x20AC;&#x153;cut it out, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re driving me crazy with all that scratching.â&#x20AC;?

By mid-winter, the navy blue bloomers, from the wear and tear they got, and the many washings with homemade lye soap, would spring a hole, usually around the elastic legs or on the elastic waist band.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s when I would lament to Mother that the bloomers were done for. And even

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of the outdoor rink.

The boys in Senior Fourth would have built the snow slide and doused it with pails of water from the pump, and when they were finished and it had frozen solid, it provided many recess hours of sliding down on our backsides.

Of course, the bloomers took the full brunt of the icy slide, and it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take long for the navy blue dye to fade.

And many was the day, after recess was over, we went back into the school, and sat on wet bottoms until it was time to go home at four oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;clock!

But it didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter how faded the bloomers became; the new ones were kept for special occasions. Special occasions meant going to church, or visiting neighbours for the Saturday night house parties.

And on Christmas morning, I was allowed to wear the new bloomers, because, after all, it was also â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;going-to-church dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; too!

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-432-6689, E-mail: peter.clark@metroland.com

MITTEN TREE PROJECT Beta Sigma Phi is holding the annual Mitten Tree Project until Dec. 12. Donations of mittens, scarves, hats and socks may be dropped off at the local banks. All items will be distributed through the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper Program.

DECEMBER 5 The Flower Factory & A Dash of Fab present photos with Santa at 166 Raglan St. S. BH Photography. Starts at 4:30 p.m. Proceeds to Renfrew Bernadette McCann House; 5x7, $10.

Renfrew Silver Seniors pot luck luncheon, noon at the Renfrew Legion.

Bingo follows. Membership $5 per year.

DECEMBER 6 Renfrew Freemasons luncheon 12 noon at Rocky Mountain House.

Gentlemen interested in learning about freemasonry are invited. Wives and girlfriends welcome. For more information, contact Barry Sansom at 613-433-9038.

Whitewater Historical Society annual Christmas Carol Sing on Dec. 6 at 7 p.m. at St. Aiden’s Church, Main Street, Foresters Falls. Entertainment

by Mine Road Gang followed by Christmas Tree lighting, mulled cider and Christmas treats at Ross House, Ross Museum, Foresters Falls.

County of Renfrew Paramedic Service third annual food and toy drive at Renfrew Wal-mart. Drop off your new wrapped toys, food and cash donations for Renfrew and District Food Bank and the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper Program. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

more. Come in after the Santa Claus parade.

Books are also available at Scotts and the gift shop at RVH.

Hot food and bake sale. Ready to serve or freeze, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, Beachburg. Free coffee. Proceeds to UCW kitchen renovations. 613-582-3441.

DECEMBER 8

The Renfrew & Area Resource Centre presents Breakfast with Mrs. Claus, 8 to 11 a.m. (kitchen stops cooking at 10:30 a.m.) at the Renfrew ArmouDECEMBER 7 ries. Adults $7, kids 3 to 12, $5, kids The Valley Christmas Market from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the RCAF Wing. 2 and under, free. Proceeds to Kids Corp Programming. 613-433-9901.

Fundraising for the Salvation Army Christmas Campaign. Features venSanta photos, all proceeds in support dors selling handmade gifts and deof the Arnprior and District Hucor, home baked treats and desserts, mane Society. Pets, kids and families independent businesses, raffle/silent welcome. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the auction and more. Santa will pay a Arnprior Mall old Pet Valu location. visit with candy canes for all. Free $12 for first photo, $5 for each copy. admission. Vendor tables available.

Contact Celebrations at 613-801-1295 613-623-0916 for more information. or planyourparty@celebrationsotJayne Campbell has authored a book tawa.com for information. and is giving back to the community, creating awareness of the imporRenfrew Lions Club Santa Claus Parade. Theme: A Disneyland Christmas. tance of seniors staying in their own For information on float entries or to homes as long as possible. She is register, call Lion Randy Godin at 613- donating all profits to the Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home Support and 432-4488 or by email randygodin@ the Assisted Living Program at RVH. hotmail.com. Pick up applications at Campbell is holding a book signing Laurier Optical, ProTyre and Sears at Scott and Sons Hardware Dec. 7.

Renfrew (towed floats must have safety chains). Parade starts at 1 p.m. sharp from Our Lady of Fatima School and ends at the Renfrew Armouries where Santa will meet and greet the wee ones. Hot dogs and hot chocolate will be served to the kiddies.

Care for Christmas Craft Fair 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Care for Pembroke Civic Complex, 425 Cecilia St., Pembroke.

Breakfast at DACA Centre, 8 to 11 a.m. French toast, sausages, deep fried tators, fresh fruit cup, coffee, tea, juice. Adults $7, kids under 12, $5.

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Renfrew Children & Youth Chorus proudly presents Carols of Christmas at Our Lady of Fatima School on Mason Avenue in Renfrew at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets are $5 from a choir member or at the door. Children under 10 years old get in free. The director is Sister Joan Pecore, assistant director Jessica Belanger and accompanist Judy Borer.

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Tortieres still available at Renfrew Victoria Hospital gift shop, 613-4324851, ext. 291, or Doris 613-432-2448.

Renfrew Uke Group (RUG) jam session at the Rocky Mountain House.

Free on second Tuesday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. Visit www.

RenfrewUkeGroup.ca.

Denbigh-Griffith Lions Monster bingo – Griffith Hall, Hwy. 41, doors open 6:30 p.m. Games start 7:30 p.m., end around 9:30 p.m. Regular games, special games, bonanza, and two jackpots. Last chance to get your Crime Stopper Calendar – 377 chances to win – $20. Great for gift giving.

Old-fashioned country Christmas from 1 to 3 p.m. at Zion United Church, Douglas. Fellowship, entertainment by local musicians and refreshments. Free will offering. All are welcome.

DECEMBER 11

A Cup of Christmas Tea and cookies at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Church in Foresters Falls. Readings, songs and carols by Mine Road and friends.

Refreshments will be served. Free will offering. Proceeds to charity.

A CPR/AED Training session will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Renfrew Recreation Centre. There is no cost to attend, however pre-registration is required. Contact rchaput@ countyofrenfrew.on.ca or call 613735-3675 ext 500 for more information or to register.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2013 RCI’s Social Justice Class is entering a float in this year’s Lions Santa Parade in Renfrew. They will be serving hot chocolate from the float and cookies on the street for a non-perishable food item.

Denbigh-Griffith Lions Club’s Christmas Market – 10 to 2 p.m., Griffith Hall, Hwy. 41. Vendors, baked goods, door prizes, raffle draws, snacks and soup and sandwich lunch.

Annual tea and talent sale at TrinitySt. Andrew’s United Church from 1 to 4 p.m. Knitting, sewing, candy, home baking, treasures, glitz and glamour, silent auction, traditional tea and

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Seniors Housing meeting at Renfrew Golden Age Activity Centre at 10:30 a.m. Call Joan at 613-432-1160 or 613432-4485 for more information.

Community Living Renfrew County South Country Christmas Dance from 7 to 11 p.m. at the RCAF Wing. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Cost $5. Entertainment by D.J. Wheelz with spots dances and door prizes. Light luncheon will be served. For more information please contact Ann Blimkie or Cheryl Lacourse at Community Living Renfrew County South 613-432-6763.

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