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A solid case for expanding another section of Highway 17 was accepted by the provincial transportation minister during his recent visit, but he won’t commit to it anytime soon. .COM Minister Steven Del Duca was in Renfrew Dec. 2 to hear from proponents who want the highway twinned from Scheel Drive just west of Arnprior to town limits at Highway 60 (O’Brien Road). At St. Francis Xavier Hall, about 30 community leaders from throughout the county welcomed the Toronto area Liberal MPP and listened to speakers representing county council, Garrison Petawawa, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), the City of Pembroke, and others.

They argued several economic and safety reasons for having the work done within the next 10 years to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary in 2017. From national connectivity to regional and local economic benefits for tourism and job creation, to reduced fatalities, the case is an intriguing one, Del Duca indicated.

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MPP John Yakabuski was the transportation minister’s guide last week.

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Compelling case for highway expansion From front page

“All of you collectively are making a compelling case. I’ve heard the message loud and clear,” Del Duca said.

“I know this conversation is going to continue.”

It was pointed out that the conversation has been ongoing for some 40 years, over successive governments.

Del Duca agreed that the province has fallen behind over the decades on infrastructure upkeep and expansion.

It’s less about accepting a compelling argument than it is about determining a priority list, he suggested.

“It’s not a question of convincing.

It’s about catching up and keeping up at the same time,” he said. “Demands are off the charts across the province.

So it’s about finding that balance of competing demands.”

County Warden Peter Emon said the highway links Northern Ontario and Western Canada to Montreal, Quebec City and Atlantic Canada.

A secure, modern and safe TransCanada Highway should be a nationbuilding project for both upper levels of government in the 21st century. It would also redirect traffic to North Bay and Sudbury from the Montreal area, reducing pressure on Toronto’s highways.

“This extension will secure economic growth, connect Sudbury, North Bay and Ottawa with a modern highway, create a prosperous northern trade corridor, and showcase

Ontario’s expertise in climate adaptable infrastructure and technologies,” Emon said.

With rail no longer an option, area businesses need to ship their goods along Highway 17. Twinning the highway, eventually beyond Petawawa, would bring greater efficiency and predictability to businesses.

Tourism could see a boost among city dwellers used to wide corridors.

That would bring greater economic benefits to towns and villages across the county. Employment would see a boost along with contractors (larger ones are from Toronto).

The safety argument played a larger role in the past. At one point a moving slideshow of many who died on Highway 17 collisions was played at county council. But Emon downplayed that side this time around while still indicating that it matters.

“The road is not unsafe, but it has a variety of challenges,” he said, noting that buses in Cobden, tractors at any stretch, and military vehicles can pose as obstacles. “It is well maintained with good sight lines, good rumble strips, and cat’s eyes. That’s not a question for us.”

However, he added, small mistakes can be overcome on a four-lane highway. Less so on two.

Both Garrison Petawawa and CNL move hazardous and high risk materials along the highway (radioactive, explosives, fuels, specialized transport

vehicles, armoured military vehicles in slow-moving convoys, troop transportation vehicles among them).

CNL has 3,000 or more employees and does about $400-million worth of trade.

Garrison Petawawa has at least 7,000 people associated with it, living up and down the highway. Military personnel grew from 4,900 in 2006 to 6,100 this year, representing $400-million in salaries. It has seen $671 million in upgrades since 2008.

Among the arguments for the case was the group’s due diligence: they have met with at least 22 government officials from both levels over the past few years.

John Yakabuski was Del Duca’s guide during his visit to the region.

The Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP indicated the project is one step closer to completion.

“There is total agreement throughout Renfrew County that the four-laning of Highway 17 is our number one infrastructure priority,” Yakabuski said. “Having minister Del Duca join us today allowed us all to present our case while giving him the full benefit of the lay of the land as well. I look forward to continuing to work with minister Del Duca and the County of Renfrew.”

Del Duca was then taken on a tour of the recently upgraded Veterans Memorial Boulevard, funded in part by the province, and Highway 17.

Officials open VM Boulevard

Participating in the official ribbon cutting for Veterans Memorial Boulevard are, from left, Warden Peter Emon, MPP John Yakabuski, Mayor Don Eady, Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca, Coun.

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Politicians from near and far gathered on a blustery Friday, Dec. 2, to celebrate the official opening of the improved Veterans Memorial Boulevard. On hand for the ribbon cutting was Warden Peter Emon, MPP John Yakabuski, Mayor Don Eady, Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca and Coun. Mike Coulas. The province kicked in almost $2 million for the work. Eady thanked the government, saying the 1.65 kilometre road is key to the town’s economic success and a vital link to the hospital, downtown and numerous services.

“This project would not have happened without these significant provincial funds and we thank the honourable minister for this commitment,” Eady said. “The town is committed to working with the province to keep improving the highways to and through Renfrew.”

A multi-use pathway and sidewalk extensions were integrated into the project that sees between 3,000 and 12,000 vehicles on the road daily.

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Two people are dead and another is in the hospital after a head-on collision on March Road just south of Hwy. 417 in Carp on Sunday, Dec. 4.

Douglas Foster, 69, and Joan Foster, 66, both of Renfrew, were killed in the Sunday evening crash.

They died at the Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus after paramedics had to extricate the pair from their vehicle. Police received the call about the collision at approximately 9:20 p.m.

The pair were treated on the scene before being transported to the hospital, one by helicopter and the other by ambulance. However, Const. Chuck Benoit of the Ottawa Police Service said each succumbed to their injuries soon after.

“Our community has suffered a huge loss as this wonderful couple who just retired gave their all to the folks of the Town of Renfrew for many years,” said Renfrew Coun.

Kate Windle, in an email.

Doug ran Foster’s Construction for decades and is former fire chief Randy Foster’s brother. Joan, who is originally from Arnprior, operated hair salon Hairitage in Renfrew for 39 years and had just retired this spring.

The 24-year-old male driver of the other vehicle involved was transported to hospital in serious condition.

Benoit said his condition has since been updated to serious but stable. Police continue to investigate the collision, but no cause has yet been released.

Benoit said it is not known whether the nearby construction on March Road at the 417 played a role.

Det. Al Boucher is leading the collision investigation but police sources say it is too early to announce anything definitive about the cause of the accident.

The Ottawa Police Service Collision Investigation Unit is asking for assistance from witnesses at the scene of the March Road collision on Sunday evening. Investigators also wish to speak to anyone who was present at scene prior to the collision and to members of the public who attended to the victims, prior to police arrival.

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Sunshine Coach launches new fundraising campaign

Norm Dagg, executive director of the Sunshine Coach, receives a cheque from Margaret Wilson, Teresa Enright and John Wilson from J.S. Wilson Financial for $14,000. Also on hand for the recent presentation are Colleen Sheehan, president of Friends of the Disabled and Gladys Sidock, director with Friends of the Disabled.

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For the first time in its 31-year history Sunshine Coach has kicked off a capital fundraising campaign, in addition to its regular radiothon.

“We are replacing our 11-year-old bus,” said Norm Dagg, executive director of the Sunshine Coach.

“It’s very important for group accessible transportation outings.”

Dagg is hopeful there will be many events in 2017 to help raise the needed $150,000.

The campaign got started with a donation of $14,000 from J.S. Wilson Financial Management.

The company has been running a dinner theatre for the last 10 years, alternating charities to donate to and this year they decided to donate the money raised from their dinner theatre on Nov. 5 by Really Cool Initiatives to Sunshine Coach.

“My mom is one of the clients and every Sunday she goes from the (Bonnechere) Manor to church and if it wasn’t for the coach she wouldn’t go,” said John Wilson, president of J.S. Wilson Financial Management.

“My parents have also used it for medical appointments as well.

Dagg wants everyone to get on the bus with J.S. Wilson Financial.

“We have 34,000 trips per year so odds are everyone knows someone who has used it,” said Dagg.

“We are announcing this campaign with this very important donation, with this seed donation we are 10 per cent of the way there.”

Wilson knows there is a great need in the community and agrees everyone knows someone who uses the service.

“It’s for all ages, it affects everybody,” said Wilson.

Dagg is very appreciated of the donation and the community support.

“Thank you and a thousand thank yous, they have been community supporters along time,” said Dagg. “We are honoured to be the recipient charity, without the community there is no Sunshine Coach.”

The Sunshine Coach was started in 1985 as a project of a charitable organization charted as Friends of the Disabled Renfrew Inc., which started with a single accessible bus.

Now they have a fleet of 12 completely accessible vehicles that are equipped to handle the needs of clients who are living with any and all forms of disability as embraced by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. They are the accessible transportation partner for Town of Renfrew, Township of Admaston/Bromley, Bonnechere Valley, Greater Madawaska, Horton and White Water Region.

For more information visit sunshinecoach.ca or call 613-432-2134.

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TOWN OF RENFREW NOTICE OF A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OFFICIAL PLAN 5 YEAR REVIEW TAKE NOTICE that, pursuant to Section 26 of the Planning Act, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Renfrew will hold a Special Council Meeting, open to the public, on Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Town of Renfrew Council Chambers, 127 Raglan Street South, Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 1P8, to consider any revisions that may be required to the local Official Plan of the Town of Renfrew.

The Official Plan, which sets out Councils policies for the physical growth and development of the municipality, affects all lands within the Town of Renfrew and therefore no key map has been provided.

Council shall have regard to any written submissions about what revisions may be required and shall give any person who attends the special meeting an opportunity to be heard on that subject.

Additional information regarding the proposed amendment is available for public inspection at the Town Hall during regular office hours between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm., Monday to Friday, by speaking with Ivan Burton, Town Planner, from the Development & Works Department, 2nd Floor, Town Hall, 127 Raglan Street South.

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Sixth annual Renfrew County paramedic toy/food drive on Dec. 10 at Walmart TIFFANY LEPACK tlepack@metroland.com

The Christmas countdown is on and what better way to embrace the spirit than by giving back to the community?

The County of Renfrew Paramedic services is hosting its sixth annual Christmas toy and food drive at the Renfrew Walmart (980 O’Brien Rd.) on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Everyone is encouraged to drop by with new unwrapped toy donations, food items or cash donations in support of the Renfrew and Area Food Bank and the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper Program.

Paramedics Amber Hultink and Steve Osipenko are helping to orga-

nize this year’s event and say they always try and fill the need for the two organizations at Christmas time.

“We see people in their home environment and we see the need firsthand,” said Hultink.

“We see they don’t have enough food in the fridge or adequate clothing and if they don’t have the means for those necessities, they might not have the means to provide a nice Christmas dinner or presents under the tree.”

It is very important for the pair that 100 per cent of money raised and items collected stays right in the communities of Renfrew, Horton, Admaston/Bromley and the surrounding townships.

“The toys go to the Salvation Army and the food goes to the food bank,” said Osipenko. “At the end we take the

cash and split it 50/50 between the two groups. We just enjoy volunteering to make a difference in our community.”

The paramedics will be easy to find this Saturday.

“You can’t miss us, we will be at the right of the doors with the lights flashing and the Christmas music playing,” said Hultink.

“We want to pack the back of the ambulance with toys.”

Hultink is humbled by the community support.

“Our community always comes together and gives us something,” said Hultink. “We are very thankful for their generosity,” added Osipenko.

Since 2011 the County of Renfrew Paramedics and volunteers have collected 1,509 toys, 2,735 items of food and $12,269 in cash donations.

Ontario Provincial Police support recent launch of Text with 911 The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is proud to support the national launch of Text with 911 (T9-1-1) for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired (DHHSI). Since April 2015, the OPP has been equipped to receive emergency calls for service via T9-1-1 and for which the OPP is the Primary Public Safety Answering Point (P-PSAP), improving its capacity for emergency response and enhancing the safety for an important segment of the communities it serves. T9-1-1 enables emergency communication with OPP 9-1-1 call takers via text message (Short Message Service or SMS). In order to use

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Some older model phones may not be compatible. Those who have more than one cell phone will need to register each phone individually. The service is not intended for use by the general public. Police remind the public that the network does not support text to 9-1-1. In fact, there is no Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) in Canada capable of accepting text to 9-1-1 messages at this time. For more information on this initiative, visit the Canadian Wireless Telecommunication Association at www.cwta.ca.

GRAND ROUNDS Giving back: Holiday fever hits RVH staff Going once, going twice… the 10th annual RVH Basket Auction raised an incredible $4,567 to help families in the community have a truly special Christmas morning.

Through the RVH Children at Christmas campaign, all funds raised through the effort have been directed to the Phoenix Centre for Children.

“This has been a wonderful event,” said Tim Sonnenburg, RVH Vice-President of Financial Services and event Auctioneer. “This is the way that RVH gives back. It makes everyone here so proud to have an opportunity to make a difference in this great community that we serve.”

More than $43,000 has been raised since the inaugural auction in 2007.

Each department in the hospital is responsible for creating a unique gift basket to be auctioned off to the highest bidder.

As fun as it has been for everyone, organizers say it’s time to switch things up and try something new for next year. Ideas are still being discussed for a fresh and exciting

festive fundraising activity to kick off the Christmas season, but more importantly, continue to raise money for the charity.

Over the decade, there’s been no shortage of creative contributions—everything needed for an epic movie night, to travel packages with suitcases and sunscreen, to overflowing tins of homemade goodies. All items are donated by the staff and then displayed to make their basket the most sought-after bundle of goodies.

Janet Cullen, one of the family and child therapists at the Phoenix Centre was on hand for the event on November 24: “On behalf of everyone in our agency, we would really like to thank you for the lovely fundraiser that you have put together to support our families. We all know that living and working in Renfrew County we come up on some hard times for many of the people that we are working with. Last year we were able to provide Christmas meals and gifts to 18 of our families in need. You help us make a lot of Christmas wishes come true.”

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Time to stop talking Renfrew County residents could be forgiven if they exercise a little frustration over the whole Highway 17 expansion situation. Some 40 years of holding it in will do that.

While we should commend local MPP John Yakabuski for bringing the provincial transportation minister to Renfrew on Friday, Dec. 2, there seems almost a type of collaboration between the Liberal and Progressive Conservative parties to keep the delay going ad infinitum.

The talk of expanding the highway to Petawawa – not merely Renfrew - has gone on for decades. What more can be said?

Among the reasons given for having Kathleen Wynne’s government commit to the expansion from Scheel Drive to Highway 60 at the Town of Renfrew is: talking.

Community leaders have talked to a lot of officials at both levels of government.

Twenty-two, at least. They include: • Karen Maxwell, assistant deputy Minister at the ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure; • Charles Finlay, chief of staff at the above; • Tara Acomb, policy advisor for infrastructure at the above; • Nicholas Sherwin, policy advisor, Ministry of Northern Development and Mines; • Derek Lipman, senior advisor, strategic initiatives, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport; • Kelly Singh, policy advisor tourism and outreach, at the above; • Saad Baig, senior policy advisor, Ministry of Finance; • Alexi White, senior policy advisor, office of the Deputy Premier and President of the Treasury Board; • Gurveen Chadha, policy advisor (surface transportation), office of the Ministry of Transportation; • Alain Berinstain, director of policy at the above; • Shane McCloskey, policy advisor (marine), at the above; • John Hnayshyn, director general, north/Atlantic/Ontario, programs branch, Infrastructure Canada; • Chad Westmacott, director, north/ Atlantic/Ontario, programs branch, at the above; • Andrew Campbell, senior executive director (Canada 150 Secretariat), at Canadian Heritage;

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That’s a lot of talking by and with people who are very busy talking to lots of other people.

However, if talking held out any hope at all of leading to action, we could live with that. Even talking that went on and on.

But in this case, at least, it was foretold that talking would lead nowhere. Transportation minister Steven Del Duca travelled all the way up to Renfrew County with zero intention of doing anything but talking. There was nothing that could have convinced him that the highway expansion was needed within the next decade. He even said as much.

“It’s not a question of convincing,” he said. “I know this conversation is going to continue.”

So, then, all the people in the room that day – mayors who could be helping residents – served no other purpose than that of so many exclamation points on an endless conversation.

Del Duca would hear the argument, claim it is compelling, and proceed to do nothing.

Some in the room were asked before his arrival if there was any chance he would be swayed and declare his support (meaning talk to the premier about it). They laughed out loud. No. That would give the allusion of progressing toward a decision where there is so much more talking that could take place.

It’s analogous to the absurdity of infinite divisibility: so long as there is string it can be cut in half, so long as it can be cut in half there is string. Such is the case with words.

It gets a little frustrating.

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8 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, December 8, 2016

Another slap in the face to veterans To the editor:

The Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Dominion Command refuses to provide funding for a veterans support group.

Another reminder of why veterans are leaving the RCL. Over the last decade legion membership has been dwindling as many veterans and their supporters are joining other veteran groups looking for support and camaraderie.

In the most recent slap in the face to veterans, an Ottawa Valley Veteran Support Group’s funding has been refused by Ontario Provincial Command.

Local Branch 550. Cobden and District Legion has been providing the group with a meeting space and funding for snacks for the veterans as they meet at the branch to hear speakers from DVA, JPSU, individual and family therapists, government officials as well as marriage counsellors to help veterans dealing with PTSD and the stress of day to day life.

The support group has been meeting for over a year and recently a motion to continue funding

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the group had been denied by provincial command.

Branch 550 in Cobden had made a motion to continue the funding which was passed by its members and executive members at a general meeting.

Provincial command responded by denying the branch the use of its poppy funds to support the meeting. Each legion branch has its own poppy fund that is to be used to support veterans and their families in the local area. In response the branch has decided to continue the funding the support group out of its general account if the issue cannot be resolved.

This is another slap in the face to veterans, the branch members and its executive. As the Royal Canadian Legion continues to have public fights with veterans these kinds of incidents continue to show a lack of respect and the troubles between the Legion and veterans.

Ralph Banks Cobden

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Strange creatures walk atop the snow As I try to do each year, on the last weekend of November I went to Algonquin Park for one final paddle around Lake Travers, one of my all-time favourite lakes.

This year Travers was two-thirds frozen but still there was plenty to see.

Four River Otters, three Common Goldeneyes, and an adult Bald Eagle were excellent company on the outing.

The next day I walked along the Achray Road from the closed gate to Grand Lake.

To my surprise the lake was completely open, and if the snow hadn’t been mid-calf deep I might have considered walking the kilometre or so back to the car to retrieve my canoe.

Although there was no life visible on the water, there was plenty of animal sign atop the pristine snow.

Fresh tracks of White-tailed Deer, Marten, Fisher, Eastern Wolf, Red Fox, Red Squirrel, Deer Mouse, and Snowshoe Hare revealed that there’d been plenty of activity since the last snowfall.

But apart from a few birds no other animals were encountered.

That is, not until the return trip to the car.

On the way back I stopped to photograph some of the mammal tracks and noticed numerous tiny dark objects moving slowly across the snow.

A closer look revealed several types of spiders, two minute flies (Fungus Gnats), two wingless Snow Flies (Chionea), which were about five millimetres long, and several other dark insects that were even smaller.

These were also wingless and to me were the most exciting of all.

They were Snow Scorpions, animals that I ‘d never seen before!

Snow Flies and Snow Scorpions are enigmatic creatures.

They are most commonly seen walking on top of the snow when the temperature hovers just below to slightly above freezing.

Both produce antifreeze that allows them to remain active when other insects either perish or enter a lifeless state of dormancy.

Both spend the non-winter months hidden away either below or at ground level.

And both reputedly climb up to the snow’s surface to find a mate.

Which is about all that Snow Flies

would be able to do since they have no mouthparts and cannot eat.

Snow Scorpions, however, do eat.

At the end of their unusual “snout� reside mouthparts for eating moss.

Only males possess the name-giving, scorpion-like appendages on the tip of their abdomen.

LOVE NOT WAR

Unlike those of real scorpions, however, the appendages of male Snow Scorpions don’t provide a painful sting; instead, they are used for mating.

When a female Snow Scorpion accepts the advances of a male and their abdomens join, the male responds by grabbing her with a pair of thin, hook-like wings and lifting her onto his back.

In this odd position she is carried around, sometimes for more than two days!

When mating is finished, the female lays her eggs underneath mosses.

Next time you go for a winter stroll and the temperature soars to near zero, be sure to look down for tiny black specks atop the snow.

If one moves, be sure to have a closer look.

Odds are high it will be a creature unlike any you’ve seen before!

The Nature Number is 613-3872503; email is mruntz@start.ca .

Snow Flies (here a female Chionea) are wingless Crane Flies that are generally only seen on warmer winter days walking over the snow.

PHOTOS BY MICHAEL RUNTZ

The only purpose of this male Snow Scorpion’s stinger-like appendage is for mating.

McNab/Braeside Township Times UPcOminG mEETinGS: De„eƒber 13 – Public Meeting Under the Planning Act – 6:30 p.m.

De„eƒber 13 – Planning Advisory Committee Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

De„eƒber 20 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

TOWnShiP OFFicE hOliDAy hOURS The Township Office will be closed the week of December 26, 2016.

Regular Office hours will resume on Monday, January 2, 2017.

WinTER PARKinG & SnOW REmOvAl Effective November 15, 2016. In accordance with municipal By-Law # 2014-37: • Any vehicle parked on any street or road allowance within the Township of McNab/Braeside so as to prohibit or interfere with snow plowing operations will be towed away at owner’s risk and expense. • No person shall push, blow or place snow on or across any Township street or road allowance.

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

If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department 613-623-5756 ext. 227 or 1-800-957-4621 ext. 236

TOWnShiP OF mcnAB/BRAESiDE PUBlic nOTicE Adopt o of 2017 mu „ pa� Budget Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Township of McNab/Braeside intends to consider passing a By-law to adopt the 2017 Operating and Capital budgets in accordance with Section 290 of the Municipal Act, 2001 at the Regular Meeting of Council to be held on December 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Council Chambers, 2508 Russett Drive.

Dated at the Township of McNab/Braeside this 29th da— of no eƒber, 2016.

Lindsey Parkes, CAO/Clerk

* www.mcnabbraeside.com and McNab Braeside Firefighters Association Facebook page

2508 Russett Dr e, RR 2 • Ar pr or, O tar o • K7S 3G8 P o e: 613.623.5756 • Fax: 613.623.9138 • ToÂ?Â? Free: 1.800.957.4621 Webs te: www.ƒ„ abbraes de.„oƒ • Eƒa Â?: fo@ƒ„ abbraes de.„oƒ The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, December 8, 2016 9

MP Gallant Announces Canada Summer Jobs 2017 CHERYL GALLANT

Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke Cheryl Gallant, MP is pleased to inform employers that applications to assist in the hiring of summer students will be available Dec. 5 to Jan. 20, 2017.

“Congratulations to all the employers who received funding to hire a student this past year,” said

Gallant.“The Canada Summer Jobs program for 2017 is being announced much earlier than previous years.

“Applicants need to keep in mind the Jan. 20, 2017 deadline. Late applications will not be accepted. This program is always over-subscribed. I encourage all employers to get their applications for funding submitted as soon as possible.

“Our riding of Renfrew-Nipissing-

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Pembroke has received additional funding.

“Employers who may have not been successful with their application in a previous year are encouraged to apply this year.”

Who Can Apply: eligible employers; non-for-profit organizations; public sector employers.

For more information call 613732-4404.

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

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

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

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

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

-- THE RENFREW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH --

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

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

------ ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH-----96 Argyle at Patrick Phone 613-432-3062 Reverend Jim Kirkpatrick Sunday December 11 Advent 3 Service at 10:30am Children Activities

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

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

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

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

All are welcome

----- ST. JAMES THE GREATER PARISH ----Portage du Fort Christmas Eve Mass at 8 p.m. December 24th Christmas Day Mass 11 a.m. December 25th

10 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, December 8, 2016

TIFFANY LEPACK/METROLAND

Renfrew Pizzeria owners Julie, left and Don Rodgers, right, present Doug Brookes, centre, president of the Renfrew and District Food Bank, with turkeys and hams for the business’ annual community challenge on Dec. 1.

Renfrew Pizzeria challenges community to donate to food bank TIFFANY LEPACK tlepack@metroland.com

The challenge has been issued, Renfrew are you ready?

Renfrew Pizzeria owners Don and Julie Rodgers have once again issued a challenge to the community and local businesses to support the Renfrew and District Food Bank.

The Pizzeria presented eight turkeys and four hams to food bank representative Doug Brookes for the food bank on Dec. 1 and he hopes others will soon follow.

"We would like to hopefully have a turkey or ham for every family, every donation is better than nothing," said Don. This year the food bank needs 180 hams and 80 turkeys.

"Renfrew Pizzeria is a great community support, it is awesome what they do," said Brookes.

"I give tons of thanks to them, this is just great they do it every year."

The Rodgers' challenge is simple

but powerful.

"I am challenging other businesses to step forward and make a donation to the food bank to help needy families, " said Don. He thinks everyone deserves a good Christmas.

"Having your family and friends gathered around a turkey dinner is more meaningful than a physical present," said Don. "At the end of the day family and friends are more important than any financial reward."

Renfrew Pizzeria has been issuing the challenge for at least five years now as well as being actively involved in the community by sponsoring sports teams and other local causes.

The Renfrew Business Improvement Area was the first to jump on board with the challenge as all money raised from the Shop Hop on Dec. 1 will go towards the purchase of the hams. For donations and to arrange pickups call the food bank directly at 613-433-9216.

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2014 Ford Escape SE AWD

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT

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2011 Ford Flex Ltd AWD

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* $

2012 Nissan Altima

2012 Mits. RVR ES

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2014 Jeep Cherokee North 4x4

2014 Nissan Pathfinder SL 4x4

2014 Dodge Journey SXT

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St#:19153

St#:19255 • sunroof

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St#:19080

*

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* $ * 11,344 | 80 + HST & Lic • 84 mth BIWEEKLY $

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2010 Ford Escape XLT 4x4

2014 MAZDA 2 GX

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10,944 | BIWEEKLY 77 + HST & Lic • 84 mth

6,644 | BIWEEKLY 61 + HST & Lic • 60 mth

2012 Nissan Sentra

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$

* $

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$

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2012 Mazda 5 GT

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2009 Mits. Lancer Ralliart

2012 Honda Civic

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2010 Honda Civic si

2011 Toyota Corolla CE

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* $

*

2011 Subaru Impreza AWD St#:18632

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2010 Mazda Tribute St#:18911

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Admaston Public School teacher shines on stage at WE Day in Ottawa TIFFANY LEPACK tlepack@metroland.com

Making a difference locally and globally is one of the many positive messages from WE Day, held annually at the Canadian Tire Centre in Kanata.

On Nov. 9, one local teacher took centre stage in front of the 15,000 students and spoke to the crowd, especially the teachers.

Admaston Public School teacher Karyn Martin was chosen as an educator champion for the event and was honoured to address the crowd.

"I'm so proud to be here as a WE Schools teacher, so I want to take a second to congratulate every teacher who's here today," she said from the stage, one of only two teachers to speak to the crowd.

"Fostering globally-minded and socially empathetic students is important to me. WE Schools empowers me to do this by gifting me the tools to change my students' lives. And thanks to WE Schools my students and I participated in seven different local and global campaigns this year.

Through these campaigns I've seen change materialize right before me eyes."

Martin, who attended Arnprior and District High school, earned her bachelor of arts at Trent University

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Admaston Public School teacher Karyn Martin was chosen as an Educator Champion at WE Day in Ottawa.

Above, Martin at centre stage at the Canadian Tire Centre. since 2007. and her teaching degree at the Univer- to be up on stage.

It teaches kids about the world "It was an experience of a lifetime," sity of Western Sydney in Australia around them and that they can make She has been teaching for 16 years, 14 she said.

"It's something I am really passion- a difference in their world." of which have been at Admaston.

Martin thinks Admaston, at 120 Martin thought it was pretty cool ate about and I have been teaching it

students, is one of the smallest schools that attends the event.

"I thought it was cool that she got picked from a really small school," said Grade 6 student Abbi Peer.

This is the second time the small school has received a shout out from the stage in the last three years.

Principal Catherine McGregor calls it a very proud moment for the school.

"I think she has a vision beyond the school, her vision and leadership is with the children," said McGregor.

"It's a testament to her perseverance."

Grade 6 student Garrett Box thought the event was a lot of fun.

"It was inspiring because there were so many people there who had made an impact on the world," said Box. "The Man in Motion (Rick Hansen) was really inspiring, he did it all in a wheelchair!"

The school does a number of different outreach programs, including sponsoring a World Vision Child, weekly Change 4 Change Club, donating to the local food bank, Terry Fox, Salvation Army and the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario.

Some of the many special guests at WE Day were: Gord Downie, Prime Minster Justin Trudeau and his mother Margaret, Gov. Gen. David Johnston, singer/dancer Paula Abdul and Serena Ryder.

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The Warden’s Community Service Awards were handed out last week at Renfrew County Council. Pictured, from left are Betty Gauthier, Doug Tenant, Pat Lafreniere (United Way) Lois Hopkins, Doug Hopkins (wife and son of Leonard Hopkins) and Ray Pastway (Pastway Planing).

County of Renfrew Warden, Peter Emon presented this year’s Warden’s Community Service Awards at November’s session of County Council.

The awards were presented in three categories.

Renfrew County United Way was honoured as the not-for-profit organization, Pastway Planing was honoured as the recipient of the business category, and Leonard Hopkins was posthumously honoured with the individual award.

The Warden’s Community Service Awards recognize and promote the outstanding efforts by community champions in Renfrew County.

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

“Today’s awards recognize the outstanding efforts by community champions in Renfrew County. We honour them for their active roles with social responsibility and community contributions,” said Emon. “It is with great pleasure that I am publicly acknowledging the excellence of these organizations and individuals for their efforts in making Renfrew County better, and

for the great way they inspire others to follow their examples.”

Chief administrative officer Jim Hutton in his address to council 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.

“Everyday individuals, businesses and organizations make valuable contributions to our community. These contributions are not limited to employment or creation of wealth. Individuals, businesses, and organizations also make important decisions and take real action regarding their social responsibility in Renfrew County,” said Hutton.

Each year, A selection review committee comprised of the warden, chief administrative officer, and one member of County Council select the award recipients. Nominees are considered in each of the three categories: individual person, not-for-profit business, and for-profit business. All nominees are considered on the basis of criteria as to how they contribute to the County of Renfrew’s quality of life.

Creative drama classes starts on Jan. 14 Don’t miss signing up your future stars of tomorrow with an eight-week creative arts course for youth ages seven to 14.

The course runs from 10:30 a.m. to noon from Jan. 14 to Feb. 25 at the Renfrew Recreation Centre.

For the past 15 years instructor Lawrence Mahusky has been offering this very popular and creative arts program for the youth of Renfrew.

Each week is filled with many different themes incorporating the following: acting, im-

prov, scene study, vocal, rehearsal process, performing on a real live stage, make-up, costumes, excursions and special artist guests.

Each class runs for one-and-a-half hours with a showcase and potluck at the end of sessions.

“There is a tremendous amount of talent right her in our own backyard,” says Mahusky.

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Santa Claus comes to Renfrew

Renfrew Fire Department captain Tim Hill and firefighter Andrew Wesbrook, top, collect donations for the Renfrew and District Food Bank along the Renfrew Lions Club Santa Claus Parade route. Hundreds of people turned out for the annual event, held on Saturday, Dec. 3. The holiday showcase featured tons of floats, community groups and organizations. Top right, members of the Ottawa Valley Shrine Club wave to the crowd. Right, a post office worker collects letters to Santa along the parade route. Below, members of Renfrew Scouting wave to the crowd. Honorary parade marshal Lee Sharpe, Renfrew’s Citizen of the Year, kicks off the parade atop a truck. Centre: A young boy rides atop a miniature pony as part of Stonehill Stables parade float.

Central Public School won best elementary school float, Valley Landscaping won best commercial and DACA Centre won best non-commercial float.

Honourable mentions went to Hospice Renfrew and Stonehill Stables.

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Tea and treasures

Leslee Gervais and Joel Cormier show off some of the crafts available during the Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church Tea and Talent Sale on Saturday, Dec. 3.

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19 MELISSA LANE, RENFREW (In Thompson’s mobile home park) This mobile is dated but very well kept. Priced to sell. On quiet, clean street.

Renfrew’s Kate Lindsay checks out the tea cups and saucers available at the sale, top and below Marion Eidsness pours tea during the event.

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377 BRUCE ST. The only vacant residential lot in town for sale at over 4.5 acres! With 2 available entrances it could be easily severed too! Town water on site, you install your own septic! Live in Renfrew and feel like your in the country with plenty of privacy. Tranquil pond at rear with varied wildlife to enjoy year round, great skating on smooth ice in winter!

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56 BONNECHERE ST. S. - Trendy 2 bedrm completely revamped ~ just move in!

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- Workshop, large yard. Close to amenities. $178,500 MLS# 1031459 www.sherricobusrealestate.ca for pics of this lovely home.

752 SIXTH ST.

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716 CALVIN ROAD

126 MARJORIE ROAD

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1137 CONSTANT LAKE RD

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- Immaculate Modular home with detached double garage!

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Christmas cheer

Every year the United Steelworkers (USW) Humanity Fund donates about $180,000 to food banks across Canada.

On Nov. 24, Renfrew and District Food Bank accepted a donation of $1,000 from USW. On hand for the presentation are from left, Dave Lipton, USW staff representative; Mary Kutchkoskie, USW unit chair Valley Manor 6946; Gerald Adamson, food bank volunteer; Doug Brookes, food bank president; Ray Caillier, president of USW Local 6946; and Patrick Veinot, USW staff.

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Royal Canadian Legion Branch 148 received a generous donation from the Ladies Auxiliary, who are celebrating their 75th Anniversary in 2016. Branch President Greg Walbeck accepts the $15,000 cheque from Rose Lafont as Irene Rosebrugh looked on from the podium. The Ladies Auxiliary raise money through many endeavours throughout the year including dances, dinners and catered functions.

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6 acre property with over 700 ft. of shoreline on private, springfed lake. 3 bdrm, 3 bath home with sunroom and finished basement. Master bdrm on main level with ensuite bath. Wood working shop and artist studio (may come equipped as part of the sale). Detached 3 car garage. Sauna located next to the beach, providing privacy and relaxation. Only 6 minutes to Renfrew. Call Ross 613-433-1133.

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Asking $159,900. Located on a quiet street overlooking the river. Recentlyl renovated, spacious master bedroom with 4 pc ensuite and walk in closet.

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90 PETER STREET Asking $147,500 for this well maintained 3 BR home on a deep lot and walking distance to all amenities. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

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528 CHENAUX RD. Now asking $99,900 for this two bedroom bungalow with full basement, wrap around deck. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

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

Asking $199,900. MLS# 1022899. Call Ross 433-1133.

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156 ELK STREET

This 2 bedroom row unit home is in an excellent state of repair. Extra kitchen cupboards and lighting enhance the magnificent kitchen.

Open concept dining/living room, bedrooms and bath as well as laundry are all on the main floor. Deck situated at the back of the property with beautifully manicured lawn and shrubs. 1 car attached fully insulated garage. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

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Asking $169,900 for this centrally located duplex. Front 2BR fully rented and spacious rear 3BR vacant. Live in one and rent the other. 2 hydro meters, two gas meters.

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43 IVY AVENUE

3 Bedroom hi - ranch brick bungalow. Totally remodeled kitchen in 2016, new floors in 2015 on both levels. Back porch ( 12x13 ) with roof installed in 2003. Open concept dining/living room fully finished basement with rec room, 1 2pc bath separate laundry room and workshop area. New roof and new furnace Just move in condition!! MLS# 1034810.Asking $245,000. Ross Peever 433-1133.

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Central & Immaculate 4 BR home with rear addition, spacious rooms, gleaming hardwood floors, renovated main bath with large soaker tub. Now asking $222,500.

Call Peter 613-432-0319.

Two parcels of land with a total area of approx. 270 acres. Property borders 3 lakes. Lake 1 approx 4.71 acres, lake 2 approx 11.74 acres, lake 3 approx 104 acres. Small cabin on lake 3. The vendor has approx 1,928.36’ on the north side and the rest of lake 3 is on Crown Land. Very, very unique and private property.

Visit www. remaxrenfrew.com. Asking $450,000 Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133

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COLTON LAKE

10 year old vinyl sided Hi ranch bungalow. Approved septic system, water from the lake, cottage is all dry walled Heating with electric base board plus air approved air tight wood stove. Newer eight sided gazebo with power and 5 double windows. Front and side deck. Move in condition and enjoy this beautiful cottage. MLS# 1034846.

Call Ross 613-433-1133.

452 FLAT RD DACRE

Asking $137,500 for this 3 BR home on 1 acre of land, spacious interior, generous sized kitchen.MLS# 1025021.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319

2 Storey wood siding + brick house. Property consists of kit, LR with beautiful stone fireplace. 1 bedroom plus 4pc bath on the main floor. 2nd level has 1 2 pc bath, 2 bedrooms and a large master bedroom leading to a deck. Full partially finished basement with a rec room, and office and furnace room. Large cement block garage 20’ by 24’, fully insulated work shop 24’ by 35’ with 1-2pc bath, forced air wood furnace 100 amp service. Many more features at this location on 60+ acres of mostly bush.

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Just completed! This brand new 3 bedroom post & beam home is outstanding. Amazing views of Calabogie Lake and situated on a 2.44 acre lot. 3 full baths with large master bedroom with gas fireplace. Open concept main floor with granite counters and custom Deslaurier cabinets. Fully finished lower level with walk-out. Full Tarion New Home Warranty included. Absolutely beautiful. MLS# 1016399. Call David for more info 613-401-2824.

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344 MCMANUS RD – WHITE LAKE

This is worth a trip with Helen to view this beauty! 12 acres and lakefront.

A 2 bedroom custom bungalow with 2 baths, Attached income property on the North side accommodating everything one needs and more. 2 sunrooms, attached double car garage at the rear. Front verandahs, extra sgle garage and detached workshop and log structure for more storage. Outstanding setting close to town!

Call Helen to view at 432-0058

An excellent farm for you at this address. Ideal location near Waba Rd and just off Bellamy Rd. A solid brick bungalow with two levels totally finished, large detached garage and swimming pool all on 230 acres. Large barn on the property as well. Call Helen at 432-0058 or Ross at 433-1133

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Huge turnout for annual Gourley’s Outdoors deer contest KEITH GOURLEY Gourley’s Outdoors

This year was by far a record breaking year for us.

We had 553 people entered into the contest, which is up from 450 entries in 2015. We weighed 94 deer, some of which were the heaviest and healthiest that we have ever seen.

It was a little warm to hunt but all in all it was a great two weeks of weather. We believe this year’s increase in successful hunters and healthy deer is largely a result of the warm fall in 2015, which resulted in fewer bucks being harvested. We also had a very mild winter last year with little snow, which allowed the deer to feed much easier and avoid predators.

There has also been a rise over the past few years in hunters practicing quality deer management where they are going through a lot of effort and expense to provide food plots, mineral stations and feeding areas to help keep the local deer population healthy.

Food plots along with proper selective harvesting is a key factor in establishing a healthy herd.

We also now have a QDMA Canada Renfrew County Branch with a wealth of knowledge and experience at our disposal.

We encourage anyone looking

to do food plots, mineral stations or if you would like assistance in stand location etc. to contact Phil Lambert of Valley Guiding and Outfitting. Lambert is local to the valley, a QDMA sponsor, offers property management and a full line of seed, mineral and feed additives. With the rut full on we are anticipating a very good muzzleloader season and late bow hunt.

Thanks to our local hunters, hunters visiting the Valley, great customers, friends and sponsors we were able to raise $3,540 for the Renfrew Victoria Hospital by doing our annual fundraising barbecue/bake sale with Bluewave Energy on the opening weekend. We were able to donate $1,640 to the Hospice Renfrew with the funds remaining from the cost of running our contest.

We also raised $482 for the Renfrew Fish and Game by running a 50/50 during the contest.

None of this would have been possible without the assistance from some great local sponsors such as Renfrew’s Protyre - Tire Sales and Service, Irish Creek Outfitters, Valley Guiding & Outfitting, Jakes Custom Leather, The Renfrew Pizzeria and The Whitewater Brewery. Please help us support them back whenever it is possible.

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The annual Gourley’s Outdoors deer contest had 553 people entered this year and they weighed in 94 deer. Left: Fraser Agnew had the second biggest buck weighing in at 251.3 lbs, 10 points and top Nathan Nagora won with his 13 point buck.

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Pink on the Rink ringette game Dec. 11 in Renfrew TIFFANY LEPACK tlepack@metroland.com

The first ever Ringette Day in Renfrew is Sunday, Dec. 11.

“It’s super exciting,” said Angela Kluke, event organizer.

Renfrew Council made the declaration at its Nov. 22 meeting.

This Sunday is also the third annual Pink on the Rink game, which Kluke has been running for the last two years, to help different teams with tournament fees.

Pink on the Rink is a chance to come out and watch the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Junior A ringette team take on a team of a number of well-known adults who play hockey.

But the twist is, they say, “we aren’t going to tell the adults the rules.”

The game will take place on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. at Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre, the fun starts with free admission, just a donation.

Kluke explained she thought it was really important the players understood the value of the sponsorship and wanted them to learn it.

During Frew-Tober the girls volunteered to help keep the festival area clean.

“As a result of that the town said

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Lilly Kluke, Hannah Hubert, Malorey Lambert and Erica Mosseau from the Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Junior A ringette team walked in the Renfrew Santa Claus parade on Dec. 3 helping to spread the word for Ringette Day in Renfrew.

I could send in for a proclamation,” said Kluke.

The Pink on the Rink is usually focused on one team but since the proclamation things are growing.

“Ringette Day in Renfrew is in support of all UOV teams,” said Kluke.

The Pink on the Rink game fund-

raiser is for the Junior A team that is playing.

However, other UOV teams involved will be running a number of other fundraising events: a raffle, bake sale, book sale.

According to Ringette Canada: Ringette is a Canadian invention that

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has become one of the fastest team sports on ice since its creation in 1963, when Sam Jacks saw a need for a winter team sport for girls.

Since then, the sport has continued to grow and currently has near 30,000 registered players on nearly 2,000 teams, over 8,000 coaches and more than 1,500 officials.

Ringette is like hockey as it is played on ice with skates and sticks with six players per team on the ice at once.

The association’s website describes the game’s objective: to score goals by shooting the object of play into the opposing team’s net at either end of the rink during stop-time periods of play. But this is where the comparisons between ringette and hockey really end. The stick is straight. The object being pursued by the players is a rubber ring, not a puck. There is no intentional body contact. And the rules of ringette make it a wide-open and dynamic sport.

Kluke’s daughter wanted to play after seeing the girls wearing the pink jerseys in a parade.

“I am a firm believer in ringette for young girls, it was simple awareness,” said Kluke. “It’s a really great venue for girls to be involved in be-

cause it helps with their confidence and they develop friendships outside of school.”

For this year’s edition of Pink on the Rink the adult team is comprised of: Randy Penney, Renfrew Victoria Hospital; Scott Campbell, Renfrew Collegiate Institute; Steve St. Micheal, Mill Music; Don Rodgers, Renfrew Pizzeria; Kip Mulvihill, St Joseph’s Catholic High School; Greg Utronki, Al Utronki’s Appliances & TV Centre; Dr. Shawn Bulger, Renfrew Family Chiropractic; Jim Lemenchick, Magellan Aerospace-Haley; Urban Donlevy, Urban Ford/Urban Sports; Dr. Lucas Regier, Renfrew Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Centre, Patrick Cayan, Ottawa Valley Physiotherapy; Cory Smart, myFM; Tom Cobus, Cobus Homes; and Jon Pole, myFM (might not be able to play); referee: Jeff Miller-Ottawa Valley Solar.

Kluke says it is a fun community based event that helps brings awareness to the sport.

“It’s really fun to watch, they are all well-known and are hockey players and they try a new sport out of their comfort zone,” said Kluke.

For more information on UOV Ringette visit: http://uovringette.ca .

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Yamaha Big Bear 350cc 4X4 ATV; 16’ Springbox alum boat & 9.8 HP Mercury/Thunderbolt outboard motor; 2 HP Johnson outboard motor; 12’ fibreglass boat; 2 – old skidoo trailers; Ariens roto tiller; Mastercraft ARC welder; Sears/Craftsman radial arm saw, 10”; steel work benches; 500 gal water tank; chainsaws; misc shop items; Westinghouse refrigerator; 4 antique claw foot bathtubs; household furnishings; assort of misc items.

Located in Renfrew’s high traffic industrial business section of town. 1,450 sq. ft. with a separate man door and Office.

This space has a 12’x12’ ground level bay door.

This sale is inside and outside.

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IN THE ESTATE OF KENNETH JOSEPH DAGENAIS LATE OF THE TOWN OF RENFREW, IN THE COUNTY OF RENFREW, RETIRED CONTRACTOR, deceased.

NOTICE is hereby given that all creditors and others having claims against the above-named deceased, who died on or about the 26th day of October, 2016, are required to file particulars thereof with the undersigned on or before the 3rd day of January, 2017.

AND TAKE NOTICE that after the last mentioned date the assets of the estate will be distributed to the persons entitled, having regard only to those claims of which notice shall have been received as aforesaid.

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Sport Renfrew presented a number of donation cheques on Nov. 13. Pictured receiving a donation from left to right are Karen Hubert, Upper Ottawa Valley Ringette $250, Allan Yull, Community Living sledge hockey $351.90, Ethan Kean, Renfrew Amateur Wresting $750, Brennan Pole, Admaston Public School swim program $500, Lou Belleville, making the presentation on behalf of Sport Renfrew, Melissa Wright, home health medical supplies for her son, $500 and Rob and Pat Stubinski, senior support $765.

Couvieau, Newberry leading scorers in men’s rec hockey league Men’s hockey action continued at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre.

On Sunday, Nov. 27, Cobus Homes and Milowen tied 2-2. Hayden McIntrye scored the two Cobus goals and Patrick Dick netted Milowen’s.

Michel Simard had 14 saves for Cobus and Steve Bowes had 38 for Milowen. Cobus Homes outshot Milowen 40-16.

On Thursday, Dec. 1, Valley Automation beat Renfrew Pizzeria 3-0.

Zach McIntyre had 15 saves and the shutout. Netminder Tyler Miller had his second loss of the season with 27 saves. Kip Mulvihill had the game winner at 1:24 of the first period and Mike Newberry had two empty net goals.

Valley Automation is 9-1-1 in 19 games and Pizzeria is 8-2-1 in 17 games.

Pitt Contracting beat Ottawa Valley Physiotherapy (OVP) in a close 6-5 game.

Pitt’s Brandon Thompson had four goals, including the winner with five seconds left to break the 5-5 tie. Chad Thompson and Lance Dougherty also had Pitt goals.

OVP goals came from Kyle Rawley (two), Ben Harris (two) and Tim Rusheleau had one.

Garry Dillabough had 17 saves in goal for Pitt’s and OVP goalie Nathan Vandekemp had 17.

Pizzeria forward Kyle Couvieau leads the league in scoring with 19 goals and seven assists for 26 points.

Valley Automation’s Mike Newberry is in second place with 11 goals and 11 assists for 22 points.

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Time to get walking at St. Joe’s

Get WITH it! buses are not running then there will Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and be no walking.

Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. Walking in It is free this year, next year it will the Hall at St Joseph’s High School is be $5 to help pay for insurance. being run until the end of April. If the For info call Marlene 613 432 4072.

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Wolves lose two amidst trades TIFFANY LEPACK tlepack@metroland.com

The Renfrew Timberwolves are looking ahead to next year.

The Central Canada Hockey League Tier 2 team is currently in last place of the Richardson Division with eight points and a record of just three wins and 22 losses.

The team made a number of transactions late last week to prepare for next year and give some of their older players a chance at winning it all.

“What we’ve done is for the players not returning next year, now is the time to let them play with a playoff team,” said Corey Foster, Timberwolves head coach.

On Nov. 30, Renfrew sent Kurtis Keohane, who had 17 goals and seven assists with the Timberwolves this year, to the Winchester Hawks.

“We will get two protected picks from Winchester,” said Foster. “That’s better than nothing.”

On Nov. 29, they loaned Jonathan Rosien and Luca Marinic to the Arnprior Packers Next year their rights will go back to Renfrew.

In the same transaction the Timberwolves picked up Jack Rouleau and Jonathan Ready from Arnprior.

On Nov. 26 the Timberwolves loaned Andrew McIntyre and Jerim Ryan to Perth.

The team also sent Dallas Farr and Corey Chaplin to Perth in exchange for Cameron Scissons and Chad Moore.

“Anyone who is eligible for next year will be back,” said Foster. “So it worked out for us.”

It was a bit of a tough weekend for the Timberwolves. They lost both of their games - one to the Prescott Flyers, who are in fifth place of the Richardson Division with a 11-14 record for 27 points and the second loss came at the hands of the number one team in the division, the Richmond Royals who are sporting a 21-6 record for 44 points.

“Friday and Sunday were not the results we wanted but I like the direction of the year with

In the matter of Sections 17 and 22 of the Planning Act, the Township of McNab/Braeside hereby gives NOTICE OF THE FOLLOWING:

the young guys we got. It’s good for these guys to get more playing time and get them ready for next year,” said Foster.

FLYERS 4 TIMBERWOLVES 3

On Friday, Dec. 2, the Timberwolves hosted the Prescott Flyers at home in Renfrew.

It was a close battle that saw the Timberwolves make a comeback in the second period but in the end, they fell to the Flyers 4-3.

At the seven-minute mark of the second period the Flyers were up 4-0.

Moore got his first goal as a Timberwolf at 10:42 assisted by Jake McGrimmon.

Riley Poirier started the third off on the right foot getting on the score sheet at 1:40 into the final stanza assisted by Isaac Perreault.

Adam Pearson, assisted by Perreault and Ryan Pettigrew, made it a close finish as he scored at 18:45.

Ethan Lapenskie made 29 saves in the loss for the Timberwolves.

ROYALS 5 TIMBERWOLVES 2

At the end of the first it was a tie game as Poirier got on the board just over two minutes into it. But the Royals exploded in the second with three unanswered goals.

In the final frame the teams exchanged goals as Pettigrew scored at 8:58 of the third assisted

by Perreault and getting his first point in Renfrew is Cameron Scissons.

“We had lots of opportunities (against Richmond). With the youth that we have, the guys are really working hard,” said Foster.

“Hopefully we can finish the second half off with a good showing.”

The Timberwolves only have one game this week as they hit the road to travel to face the Perth Blue Wings at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 9 Perth is the second place team in the Richardson Division with a record of 21-4 for 43 points.

Rounding out the top three are the Arnprior Packers with a 20-7 record for 41 points.

Invitation to Review The County of Renfrew has recently completed the Draft 2017-2026 Forest Management Plan for the Renfrew County Forest. The Forest Management Plan (FMP) outlines the objectives and strategies for the sustainable management of County-owned forest, as well as operational details on County Forest lands for the time period of January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2026.

i) Application to amend the Official Plan of the Township of McNab/Braeside. ii) A public meeting regarding an amendment to the Official Plan of the Township of McNab/Braeside.

Subject Lands

Part of Lots 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, Concessions 6 and 7, in geographic Township of McNab, in the Township of McNab/Braeside, fronting on Hidden River Road, Gunsmith Road and a portion of Robertson Line between Hansons Creek and the Madawaska River, as shown on the attached Key Map.

Public Meeting

A public meeting to inform the public of the proposed official plan and will be held on January 10, 2017, at 6:30 p.m. at the municipal office of the Township of McNab/Braeside.

Proposed Official Plan The purpose and effect of the proposed Official Plan amendment is to redesignate approximately 82 hectares of land that gain access over Robertson Line. Robertson Line, at this location, has a significant design deficiency that creates potential constraints and hazards for vehicle operation particularly when the road is snow-covered or icy. The proposed amendment will redesignate the affected lands to Rural Exception-Five that will allow vacant lots to be developed but will prohibit new lot creation. The effect of the amendment is to prohibit additional new lots until the road deficiency is corrected in order to prevent an increase in potential incidents.

Additional information regarding the Official Plan amendment is available for inspection at the Township of McNab/Braeside municipal office during regular office hours.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of McNab/Braeside before the proposed Official Plan amendment is adopted by the Township, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the County of Renfrew (approval authority), to the Ontario Municipal Board.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of McNab/Braeside before the proposed Official Plan amendment is adopted by the Township, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or the public body as a party.

If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Official Plan amendment, or of the refusal of a request to amend the Official Plan, or for further information, you must make a written request to: Lindsey A. Parkes, CAO/Clerk Township of McNab/Braeside 2508 Russett Drive RR2 ARNPRIOR, ON K7S 3G8 (613) 623-5756 or 1-800-957-4621 info@mcnabbraeside.com NOTE: One of the purposes of the Planning Act is to provide for planning processes that are open, accessible, timely and efficient. Accordingly, all written submissions, documents, correspondence, e-mails or other communications (including your name and address) form part of the public record and will be disclosed/made available by the Municipality to such persons as the Municipality sees fit, including anyone requesting such information. Accordingly, in providing such information, you shall be deemed to have consented to its use and disclosure as part of the planning process.

Dated at the Township of McNab/Braeside this 30th day of November , 2016.

___________________________ Lindsey A. Parkes, CAO/Clerk

The Draft FMP was approved by County Council on November 30, 2016, and is now available online for public viewing at http://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/_documents/developmentproperty/forestry/managementplan.pdf. The County invites the public to view the plan, identify any values they may know in County forests that should be protected during operations, and provide feedback on the draft. Comments received before January 6, 2017 will be considered during the development of the final version of the FMP. Comments can be provided to Lacey Rose, RPF, County Forester and Plan Author, by email lrose@countyofrenfrew.on.ca or in writing to 9 International Drive, Pembroke, ON, K8A 6W5.

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Renfrew Minor Hockey weekly games

Nov. 25. Brandon Cameron and Christian Dean scored.

Then, they hammered Fort Colounge 10-0 on Nov. 26, Delorme reIn peewee house: Personalize It won over Petawawa on Tony Petroskie and Keegan Crozier had singles. corded his third shutout on the year.

Nov. 28 at Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre (MAC) 8-5. Chase Ben Delorme was in goal making 13 saves.

Congdon and Cameron scored hat Congdon and Brandon Cameron had hat tricks, while Personalize It lost their game in Deep River 3-2. On tricks. Keegan Crozier added two, and Petroskie and Dean clicked.

Personalize It also shutout Eganville 8-0 on Nov. 19 with a 7-2 win in Petawawa Nov. 18, Delorme was solid in goal.

Cameron, Isaac Stewart and Keegan Crozier each had two goals.

Congdon and Dean had singles.

Congdon and Crozier fired a pair each in a 7-2 win in Petawawa.

Petroskie, Dean, and Stewart had singles.

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Lynch played in all three games.

NOVICE WOLVES

Wolves took out Deep River 10-0 at MAC Nov. 26. Ross McGregor and Kale Osipenko shared the shutout.

Kent Greer was on fire. scoring seven goals and two assists.

Jaxson Scobie, Brennan Pole and Jake Proulx fired the others.

MIDGET WOLVES

Wolves (7-1) won 4-1 Nov. 27 at the MAC over Pembroke. Jacob Miller got the win. Ben Scheuneman, Jared Burnette, Nicholas Crozier and Zach Moran scored and John Agnew added three assists.

ATOM WOLVES

Atoms won 1-0 over Pembroke Nov. 26 on a last minute goal by Owen Daber. Wyatt Crozier and Carter Debeau split the shutout. Wolves lost to Muskrat 6-1 the next day. Wolves are (4-4-4) in 12 games.

BANTAM WOLVES

Wolves split their four games in the Silver Stick Nov 25-27 in Pembroke.

Wolves lost 4-2 to Metcalfe. Angus Duchene, up from the Peewee Wolves scored his first, Avery Campbell the other.

Wolves hammered the Cornwall Colts 9-3. Colby Bleeks had three goals. Alexander Vanderploeg added a pair. Others went to Angus Duchene, Crawford Leavoy, Kelson Hart and blueliner Liam Todd.

Carter Sammon and Todd added a pair of assists.

Wolves shutout North Dundas 5-0.

Sam Brown had the shutout. Bleeks added three more, Hayden Moore and Crawford Leavoy also hit the twine.

Loyalist Jets beat Renfrew in the quarter-final 2-1. Leavoy scored in middle period, Sam Brown went the distance in goal.

Canadian Tire (CTC) (6-5) got past Cobden Nov. 25, 9-4 at the Astrolabe.

Emmett Lavallee scored three times.

Colin Charron had two, Finley Fletcher had two goals and singles went to Davis Runtz and Lincoln Sammon.

Connor Hanniman had four assists.

Isaac Labossiere was in goal for CTC. CTC then lost a nail biter to Fort Colounge 1-0 on Nov. 27. CTC blasted 25 on goal but came up empty.

Barker’s Collision Centre remains unbeaten (9-0). Isaiah Kaseke scored his first two goals, Derrick O’Grady and Nolan McIntyre scored their first goals, Connor Pilgrim rifled two PEEEWEE WOLVES goals in a 6-2 win in Petawawa Nov. 27. Barker’s won at home Nov. 26 4-1 Wolves went 0-2-1 in the Silver against Eganville. Pilgrim had two Stick Nov. 8-20. more, Lakyn Zadow also had two, The lost 5-0 to Bancroft, 3-1 to and goalie Easton Clarke recorded Smith Falls and tied 2-2 against Chartwo wins.

Lan. Landon Scobie, Jake McLeod and BANTAM HOUSE sniper Angus Duchene scored.

Metro and Pembroke tied 0-0 Nov. Emma White was in goal for the 26 at MAC. Katie Brydges had her two losses. first shutout.

MacKenzie Earle played against Char-Lan. Wolves (6-4-1) lost a heart NOVICE HOUSE breaker 3-2 to Deep River at home.

Rink Rats were beaten 3-2 by Ryan Kelusky and Braeden Curley Eganville. Noah Hein in goal, Jackson scored and Emma White was in goal.

Sammon and Alexander Powell for Wolves tied Deep River 3-3 Nov. 26, Kelusky, scored twice, Gavin Duchene the Rats In midget house, after winning their added three assists, MacKenzie Earle own tournament Nov. 20, Northern was in goal with 21 saves.

Earle was in goal for an 8-1 win Photo won one and lost two.

They trimmed Arnprior 3-2. Carter Nov. 15 in Deep River.

Gavin Halk and Angus Duchene Haaima had two and Cole Turcotte had a pair each. Ryan Kelusky, Spennetted the game winner.

Renfrew lost 4-1 in Cobden Nov. cer Pole, Landon Scobie and Braeden 25 and 6-1 in Eganville, Joshua Smith Curley also chipped in. and Ethan Joudrey scored, Mason Submitted by Jeff Rekowski

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Cartman MVP wrestler in Nfld.

Jake Cartman accompanied his coach Grant Lavallee on Nov. 26 to compete in a senior (over 19) wrestling tournament 45 minutes outside of St. John’s, Newfoundland.

Cartman captured the gold medal wrestling through his weight class without allowing a single opponent to score a point against him. He easily won each match by superiority with a 10-0 score rather than pinning his opponents.

Cartman, who normally would complete at 65 kilos, wrestled in the next highest weight class (76 kilo) giving up over 20 pounds to his opponents and still had no difficulty in any of his matches. “It was pretty impressive to see almost everyone in the room stop to watch his matches; the only wrestler from Ontario,” said coach Grant Lavallee. “With a number of coaches and wrestlers talking about how talented and fast his was.”

To challenge Cartman, Lavallee arranged exhibition matches for Cartman at the end of the tournament. “I wanted to ensure that Jake got a good workout during this trip and just didn’t have an easy ride as he did in his 76 kilo weight class,” said Lavallee, who arranged for Cartman to wrestle one of the wrestlers he had met earlier in the day and again Cartman dominated.

Lavallee had the referees have two other wrestlers wrestle and then Cartman was put onto the

mat again with little rest to compete against the 65 kilo gold medalist.

Cartman again had little difficulty but fatigue was setting in. Lavallee again had two other wrestlers wrestle and Cartman was on the mat for the third time against a wrestler who was larger and older than him. Cartman jumped to an early lead 10-2 by the end of the first round.

Fatigue had set in by the second round but Cartman held on, winning 10-8 and completing the day undefeated.

To add to Cartman’s gold the organizers selected him as the tournament’s most outstanding wrestler.

“We enjoyed the Newfoundland hospitality although the weather was overcast the entire time,” said Lavallee. “Jake plans on competing in Guelph at his next tournament.”

Lavallee was himself kept busy at this tournament as Newfoundland was also trying to increase numbers and the quality of their referees.

A National A referee was brought from Nova Scotia to the tournament to instruct and train new want-to-be refs and those who wanted to be upgraded.

Lavallee was asked by the head ref to monitor and instruct the refs assigned to the main senior mat and help train the officials.

Submitted by Grant Lavallee

Lavallee trains NFLD wrestling coaches Grant Lavallee was called to travel to St. John’s, Newfoundland to be the Learning Facilitator (LF) for a required coaching course.

Lavallee, who is the only approved Learning Facilitator in Eastern Ontario, was contacted by the Newfoundland Wrestling Association as Newfoundland does not have a LF on the island.

Lavallee is certified to present the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) and on this occasion presented to 24 coaches the NCCP Part A of Competition – Introduction Course.

This 20-hour course, which is universal in theory for all of the 60 sports Sport Canada recognizes, was conducted over a Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 26 to 27 and following a wrestling tournament.

Wrestling, Jiu Jitsu, MMA and Judo coaches were present looking to enhance their skill in coaching and will return to the classroom in December to complete the NCCP Part B Competition – Introduction course.

Part of Lavallee’s role was to train a local coach; Peter Petipas to become a LF who can conduct these courses in Newfoundland. Petipas was successful and will conduct this second course saving much expense on airfare etc.

Lavallee will however need to return in January to conduct the next level so that coaches are qualified to coach at the Canadian Summer

Games in Winnipeg in August 2017.

This competition – development course is very involved and is a requirement if coaches wish to coach at the university, or international level.

Coaches will be pushed to learn this in-depth material where they design a yearly program for each of their athletes.

It is a busy time being a LF says Lavallee who will be off to Halifax in December to facilitate the competition – development course there so coaches again will be able to coach at the Summer Games.

It has been a busy schedule for Lavallee who in the past few months conducted courses for the Ottawa Catholic School Board where over 20 coaches took part, then to Brampton where over 40 coaches were present.

“I’m supposed to be retired but enjoy presenting very much and find everyone learns from the experience,” he said. “Learning different things from coaches is always rewarding be it different warm ups, different drills or strategies for dealing with various issues we just keep growing as coaches.”

Those that shy away from these opportunities are really missing the boat and handicapping their athletes, he added.

Submitted by Grant Lavallee

Annual Solstice Run and Walk on Dec. 16 Mark Friday, Dec. 16 on your calendar as The runners and walkers will leave in a mass the evening of Arnprior’s annual (and much an- at 6 p.m. from the Galilee Centre. ticipated) Solstice Run and Walk. Runners and All participants receive a medallion and a walkers will be adorned in festive attire that re- post run meal. Cost is $25 per person or $60 a flects not only the season but the light cast by family. street lights.

To register call 613-623-4242 ext. 21

CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF ARNPRIOR CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HORTON CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MCNAB/BRAESIDE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF RENFREW TENDER FOR PART A - RECYCLABLE MATERIAL COLLECTION, PROCESSING AND MARKETING SERVICES PART B - SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SEALED TENDERS, clearly marked on the front with the bidder’s name will be received by the Finance Department of the Corporation of the Town of Renfrew at the Town of Renfrew Municipal Office, 127 Raglan Street South, Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 1P8 until: 2:00:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2017 The Municipalities of the Town of Arnprior, Township of Horton, Township of McNab/Braeside and Town of Renfrew, collectively are requesting tenders for the collection, processing, and marketing of dual-stream Blue Box Recyclables in each Municipality. The Municipalities are additionally requesting tenders for the collection of solid waste and delivery to designated landfill sites for disposal.

Tender documents must be obtained from the Development and Works Department, Town of Renfrew located at 127 Raglan Street South, Renfrew, Ontario after 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 for a non-refundable cost of $100.00 per set. Cheques are accepted and made payable to the Corporation of the Town of Renfrew. Bidders must be registered on the official bidder list.

A mandatory information meeting will be held on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2016 at 10:00:00 A.M. at Renfrew Town Hall located at 127 Raglan Street South, Renfrew, Ontario. All bidders must attend in order to be considered for an award.

Tenders will not be received by facsimile or electronic mail.

Tenders will be publicly opened at the Renfrew Town Hall following the closing.

Bidders must satisfy themselves by personal inspection, examination, calculations, or by other means as they prefer, as to the actual conditions and requirements of the work. The Municipalities shall not be responsible for any liabilities, costs, expenses, or losses as a result of awarding or not awarding a contract to a bidder. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted. The Municipalities reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tenders. Any inquiries in regard to this bid package may be directed by electronic mail with the subject heading “Recycling and Solid Waste Collection Tender” to TOWN OF RENFREW Lane Cleroux 127 Raglan Street South Renfrew, Ontario K7V 1P8 Telephone: (613) 432-8166 E-Mail: lcleroux@renfrew.ca

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In game two they faced Richmond’s Andy Hall and survived a nail-biter to win 6-5. A few misses early and some good shot-making by the Hall team had the local team down 5-2 going into 7th end. The Smith rink scored two in seventh, stole one in the eighth then stole one in extra end for the win.

The difference maker was skip Gary Smith who drew four shots to the button behind guards in those ends to steal the win. Lead Phil Marcella played well and had consistent weight through out both games allowing the key ends to be set up. Of note, the Smith team took down two past champions of this event in advancing.

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The first round took place in Renfrew on the weekend of Nov. 27 and the team of Rob Warren, Don Rouble, Ron Townson and Andy Humphries had the luck of the draw and advanced with a single win when they defeated Dwayne Lowe’s Huntley rink 8-2, shaking hands in seven ends. The guys played well and were never really in trouble.

The other Renfrew team of Gary Smith, Dave Eady, Rory McKay and Phil Marcella also advanced but they did it the hard way. In game one they defeated Carleton Heights CC’s Ed Warren 8-7. The team took an early lead and were in control of match until a strategic error in seventh when they gave up four to tie the game at

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A penny saved was a penny well earned Every cent I owned was laid out on my bed. I had untied it from the corner of my hankie, and no matter how often I counted it, I still had only 31 cents. I knew I was getting 25 cents from Mother as were my three brothers and sister, all because of the success of Turkey Fair day held in Renfrew.

That money, with whatever else we were able to squirrel away, was to be used to buy our Christmas presents for everyone in the family. And that quarter just wasn’t handed to us willy-nilly...no siree, we had to earn it! To get ready for Turkey Fair Day, we kids had to wash eggs, pluck and clean chickens and turkeys, and help Mother make dozens of sticky buns, all of which would be sold from our flat-bottomed sleigh on the main street in Renfrew. And if sales were brisk, and only if sales were brisk, were we each given a whole quarter.

So with the quarter and my 31 cents, I was still short 44 cents. I had been casing the Five and Dime Store in Renfrew for weeks and knew exactly what I was going to buy.

My entire wad would be for Father’s Christmas present. I would have to use my imagination to come up with presents for the rest of the family, but Father, I knew would be thrilled with what I desperately wanted to give him. The only problem was finding another 44 cents.

For the longest time, we could see Father squinting more and more when he was reading the Ottawa Farm Journal.

Mother said it was time to get into Renfrew to have his eyes tested and to get a pair of proper reading glasses. Well, as soon as Father heard it would cost $2 for the test alone and that didn’t even include the glasses, he said there was no way in hell

hardly read anymore, all I had was 56 cents, but I had two dozen eggs, and was there anyone in the store who might be interested in a good deal on eggs that had been taken right out of the hen MARY COOK house that very morning?

I thought I saw her he was going to waste that kind wipe the corner of her of money, and he could see eyes with her sleeve and said as just fine, as we saw the paper a matter of fact, she herself was getting closer and closer to his just about to get eggs that very eyes. Well, I had seen a whole day and she would be delighted rack of glasses at the Five and to take them off my hands. She Dime and they were only $1 a paid 50 cents for the eggs and pair and right then and there, I I had six cents leftover, and I decided Father would have his grabbed a pair of the glasses, glasses! I would give them to which came with a case and him for Christmas! was sure I was going to burst I didn’t want to give away my with excitement. The woman secret, but I knew I had to bring even wrapped them in white Mother into my confidence to tissue paper and said Father see if she had any ideas on how was to come in himself after I could come up with another Christmas and change them 44 cents. She said it wouldn’t be for any pair that suited better. I fair to my brothers and sister if couldn’t fathom such kindness! she just handed over another 44 Coming up with presents for cents to me. She mulled it over everyone else, when I only had for a while and then came up six cents to my name, took evwith what I thought was just ery bit of imagination I could about the smartest idea I had muster. I knit a dish cloth for ever heard of. She said I could Mother, I gave Audrey one of gather eggs, about two dozen the hankies I was given at last she figured, and I could sell year’s Christmas concert and them myself in Renfrew and every time I went into Briscoe’s raise the extra money.

General Store and Mr. Briscoe And so, on a cold and win- handed me a humbug, (which tery Saturday, I took the two I hated anyway) I asked if he dozen eggs and went into Ren- minded if I changed it for a frew with Mother, who had licorice pipe and that was what her own peddling to do, and I my three brothers were getting headed right for the Five and from me for Christmas.

Dime Store, and the counter I just knew in my heart, it with all the glasses laid out in was going to be the best Christneat rows. I put the little pail mas ever! of eggs on the counter and Interested in an electronic started to try on the glasses. version of Mary’s books? Go With the first pair, I thought I to https://www.smashwords. was going blind! I had no betcom and type MaryRCook ter luck with any of the others. for e-book purchase details, or A kindly woman told me I was if you would like a hard copy, too young for them. I told her please contact Mary at wick2@ my story, how Father couldn’t sympatico.ca.

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A special thank you to Don, Janet, Natasha and John of the Goulet Funeral Home for their compassion and professionalism. To the Our Lady of Fatima CWL thank you for the lovely funeral luncheon. Thank you to Father Holly who provided mom with much comfort and companionship as “they solved the problems of the world.” Your many visits to her home and the hospital were greatly appreciated.

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Peacefully surrounded by his family at the Heart Institute on Saturday December 3rd, 2016 at the age of 66. Beloved son of the late Leo and Irene (nee Agnel). Cherished brother of Terry (Gwen), Janice Fyfe (Don), Simonne Kemp (Brian), Jill McPhail (Keith), Lee Ann Shepherd (Brian), Sharon Harper (Gord), Penny Vaillancourt (Barry), and Jeff (Melodie). Larry will be missed by his sister in law Heather, his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Predeceased by his brother Richard. Visitation will be held at the Goulet Funeral Home 310 Argyle St., S, Renfrew on Saturday December 10th from 10 am-12:45pm. A Liturgy of the Word will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church on Saturday at 1pm. Spring interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Donations in Larry’s name may be made to Hospice Renfrew.

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THANK YOU My sincere thanks to my daughters Ellen and Dawn, granddaughter Peggy and son-in-law Tom for organizing the surprise birthday party on my 86th birthday. Thank you also to all my family who attended Terry and Juliet, Mark and Susan, grandsons Kenny and wife Jen, Micheal and Carleigh, great granddaughters Mya and Kendra, my neighbours and friends and church members, and members from Heritage Renfrew. Also my thanks to Kate Windle for her speech acknowledging her thanks for the help I gave family members in the West who were researching their family tree and their ancestors who originally settled in Mt. St. Patrick and for other achievements in research, also Audrey Green a long time friend and who also spoke of my work as Town Historian and has worked with me in researching the Post Office project and is now helping me with research in the project of the main street of Renfrew, and also the Mayor of Renfrew, Don Eady who spoke of my work as Town Historian and my research in keeping others informed of the past history of Renfrew. Thanks also to the family members who supplied the music for the afternoon, and to those who gave me cards and gifts. Thank you to Heather Fairfield for the lovely table centerpieces she did up for the party.

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Come Celebrate Betty Fraser’s 90th Birthday Saturday December 17, 2016 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Arnprior Villa Best Wishes Only

Passed away suddenly with her beloved partner by her side on Tuesday, November 29th, so young at only 58 years.

Dearly love partner of Paul Warnock for 19 1/2 years. Dearly love and devoted mother to Candice Dodge (Peter). Grandmother of Tayia and Cody Smith. Daughter of Caroline Bolger (Anthony).

Predeceased by father David L. Bennett and by her daughter Misty who is forever remembered.

Dear sister of David M. Bennett (Sharon), Rilla St. Michael (Nelson), Cheryl Belisle (Claude), Martin Bennett (Pam), Julie Bennett, Harry Bennett (Pamela), Lana Farrell (Blair), Elizabeth Brangie (step sister).She is survived by many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during visitation on Sunday December 4, 2016 at the Anderson Funeral Home, 22 Raglan Street South Renfrew from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Monday, December 5th from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 5th at 11:00 a.m. at the RCAF Wing. Reception to follow.

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Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital in the early morning hours of Wednesday, November 30th, 2016. Melville Holland Keith passed away at the age of 92 years. Beloved husband of the late Doreen (nee Mackie). Dearly loved father of Gary Keith of Ottawa and Lynn Powell (Doug) of Stittsville. Proud and cherished grandfather of Andrew Powell (Danielle Williams) and Geoffrey Powell (Becky) and great-grandfather of Weston and Fergus. A private family graveside service was conducted at the Albert Street Cemetery, Arnprior on Thursday, December 1st, 2016. In memory of Mel and for those wishing, a donation to the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital (Arnprior Regional Health) would be appreciated by his family. In the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.

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(nee LaPlante) Peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday December 2nd at the age of 92 at Renfrew Victoria Hospital. Beloved wife of the late William Leeder and the late James McNulty. Cherished Mom of Michael McNulty (Shirley) and the late Gwen McNulty. Dear grandma of Lori-Ann Murdock, Stephanie McNulty, Christopher, Russell (Angela).

Proud great-grandma of 8. Ann was the last surviving child of the late Harvey and Bertha LaPlante. Predeceased by her siblings Mary Piasetzski and Michael LaPlante. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church on Tuesday December 6th at 1 pm. Donations in her memory may be made to Renfrew Victoria Hospital Palliative Care.

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LAW, Kay A loving Mom, Grandma who passed away December 7, 1983.

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Her loving face we hope to see again, Though the days have passed away; Sleep on dear mother, and take your rest, We miss you most who loved you the best.

Marilyn Marie MacMillan December 1, 2005 There’s a little place within my heart, That is with me every day, A place where all my memories, Are softly tucked away.

And now that once again, Christmas has come around.

It’s where the sweetest memories, And thoughts of you are found.

Love and miss you everyday Kenny, Natalie, Kevin, Stephen, Sandra, Grace and Blake

Remembrance is a golden chain, Death tries to break but all in vain, To have – to love and then to part, Is the greatest sorrow of one’s heart.

The years might wipe out many things, But this they wipe out never, The memory of those happy days, When we were all together.

Lovingly remembered Blanche and Family

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FRIDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT

Located at The Rocky Mountain House, Renfrew Dec. 9th - 8 pm Bahoo, the Brat and the Commander Dec. 16 - 8 pm Dale Yuke Dec. 23 - 8 pm Yan-Nick Michaud Mon Dec 26 - 8 pm Local to Global AnnualBoxing Day Hometown Concert

Wendy, Greg, Sarah, Tamas, Stephanie, and Gabe

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

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

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

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

NMB

VEHICLES

FOR SALE A COMPETITIVE PRICE ON STEEL ROOFING IN STOCK - 29ga, Various colours,soffit & fascia Windows: REBAR, skylight sheets, custom trim. barn/door track & trolleys.

Nails & Screws.

Storage Sheds. Come see us for a price. Levi Weber, 2126 Stone Rd., RR#2 Renfrew Christmas Trees For Sale Render Tree Farm 613-432-8751 794 Fraser Road Pre cut Balsam & Fraser Fir, Norway Spruce & White Spruce.

Open weekends 8:00 am - 8:00 pm.

Weekdays after 3:00 or by chance

VEHICLES

VEHICLES

Ray’s Auto Sales & Leasing Inc.

A Daily Rental Company CLR724500

The Largest Used Car Leasing Company in the Renfrew-Arnprior and Surrounding Communities

613-312-7511

Grace Olivia Jean Glofcheskie

BSc’13 MSc’15 March 6, 1991 - December 13, 2015 It has been a year since Grace was taken from this world, her family and her friends in a senseless hit and run. We would like to thank the many who have helped and continue to support us on a journey that no family ever wants to endure. We miss Grace, not only for what she had done but even more for what she would have accomplished next. Her communities of Arnprior, Barry’s Bay and Guelph have done so much to honour Grace’s memory. Grace loved life, academics and athletics. She knew to carpe diem. We will light the Grace candle to help break the darkness.

Continued support of the Grace Glofcheskie Memorial Scholarship at the University of Guelph is much appreciated. We proudly presented the 2016 Award in November to fellow Gryphon, Heather Petrick, at the College of Biological Sciences Awards. Special thanks to Team Grace for hosting Charity Golf Tournaments in Arnprior and Guelph where her favourite game was played in wet weather.

From her heavenly home, we know that Mama G watches over her family and friends and will intercede for us. Momento Gratia. We will always say her name. We will say Grace.

Love You Forever, Hugs Dad, Mom, Adam, Luke, Rachel

Mary Brydges (Lancaster) December 25, 1931 – December 6, 2001 In loving memory of our Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother.

God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be.

So he put his arms around you, and whispered “Come to Me”.

With tearful eyes we watched you, we watched you fade away.

Although we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands now rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us He only took the best.

Loved and Always Missed Art, Paul, Nancy, Sue, Jim and Families

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REMEMBER AT RAYS THE WORD IS Yes Can I take vehicle to my mechanic for a check? Yes Do I receive a VCDA History on every car? Yes If I see a car with no price, may I ask for special price? Yes TRUCKS

VANS

2004 CHEV SILVERADO V-8, Auto, loaded, $3,999

2002 MAZDA B400 4X4 Auto, Air $3,888

2009 KIA SEDONA Loaded $2,999

2010 IMPALA 6 cyl, Auto, Air 197 km SALE $7,444

2009 HHR 6 cyl, Auto Air, 198 km WOW $3,888

2010 KIA RIO 5 Speed 180 km SALE $2,888

2006 2005 CARAVAN MONTANA 6 cyl, Auto, Air 6 cyl, auto, 158 km Loaded → Your Choice → $2,999 2006 HONDA CIVIC 148 km, 6 cyl, Auto, Air $4,999

2008 FOCUS 6 cyl, Auto, 4 dr, Loaded WOW $3,999

Plus HST & License

OPENING 2ND LOCATION FEB 01/2017 DANIEL STREET ARNPRIOR RAY CUNNINGHAM SALES BOBBI-JO SMITH • Only sales tax and lic. added to the sale price Why Buy or Lease from • No admin fees Rays – The largest leasing • Member of OMVIC Ontario Motor Co. in the Ottawa Valley Vehicle Industry Council

• Member of UCDA Used Car Dealers Association • Low monthly payments • Car history report on every vehicle • OAC on approved credit

Call Ray Today 613-312-7511

FIREWOOD

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

FIREWOOD

Hunter Safety/Canadian Fire-arms Courses and exams held once a month at Carp. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

WANTED Looking for old bottles of Canadian whisky, must be unopened with seal intact; pls call 613-797-2563 or email chazjo@magma.ca

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

Classifieds Get Results!

FOR RENT

Dry Cut / Split Hardwood 613-433-3794 Leave MSG Lochwinnoch

COMMERCIAL RENT COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT- 134 Raglan Street, Downtown Renfrew. Beside Mona Lisa Day Spa. Great parking, wheel chair access. Approximately 1000 square feet. Everything included. Available imm e d i a t e l y .

613-312-0704 Commercial space available Nov 1/16 at 3 Veteran’s Memorial. Furnished. $750/mth (plus HST) Call 613-433-0167 You’ll be

LD FOR SOSALE on the

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McGRIMMON HOLDINGS 1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN RENFREW & COBDEN • Ground floor to 3rd floor units • Mature buildings • Pet friendly • Elevator access • Bachelor units Please call office to set up a viewing McGrimmon Holdings, 914 Gillan Road, Renfrew

613-433-5879

211 Elliott Crescent, Renfrew, Hwy. 60 and Pinnacle Rd. 613.312.7511

In Loving Memory of

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89 years, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the Sun Parlor Home.

Beloved husband of Audrey for 69 years. Dear father of Ann Beattie (Norm), Deb Crawford (Grant), Dave Malloch (Charlene). Loving grandfather of Paul Rowley (Filomena), Todd Rowley (Tracey), Chad Bedal (Sonya), Shawnda Bedal, Dayne Malloch (Kristen), Cade Malloch, Devon Truax (Jeremy) and 18 great grandchildren. Predeceased by his sister, Mary Turpin. George will be missed many nieces and nephews.

George was a 50 year member of Pelee Island Masonic Lodge, Chaplain of the Pelee Island Legion, and a Layreader at Pelee Island Anglican Church. George’s family wishes to thank his caregivers for their exceptional care. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Celebration of George’s life will be held on Pelee Island in the spring. Memorial donations may be made by cheque to RCL Br. 403 Pelee Island by contacting the Reid Funeral Home, 14 Russell Street, Leamington (519-326-2631). Friends may share memories and make memorial donations at www.reidfuneralhome.ca

IN MEMORIAM

HELP WANTED

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RENFREW COUNTY CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board currently has a vacancy for the following position:

- FINANCE OFFICER Required Immediately

Interested applicants with professional accounting designation may refer to the Board’s website www.rccdsb.edu.on.ca under Careers with RCCDSB – Non-Teaching Support Staff for further details.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates whose skills most closely match the position will be contacted.

Bob Michaud Chairperson

Michele Arbour Director of Education

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2 bedroom apartment in a well maintained building, Arnprior. No smoking. No pets. $775 per month plus hydro.

1 parking space included.

613-620-7278.

3 BEDROOM HOUSE, close to downtown, gas heat, pay own utilities $850/month, first and last, Available Immediately, 613-432-8565

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

is seeking applicants for FARM LABOUR Positions for our 2017 Farm Season Tasks include planting, weeding and harvesting fruits and vegetables as well as farm maintenance. This position requires working outdoors in all elements of weather including pollen-filled environments. Applicants must be prepared for strenuous, physical work and have the ability to lift up to 25kg of weight. Wage: $11.40 per hour, minimum wage in Ontario. Positions are for April 2017 to November 2017; intake from April to June inclusive and seasonal. Duration is from 2 – 7 months depending on weather, work available and starting date.

Please complete an application form: www. mcgregorsproduce@gmail.com and submit this with your resume. Please deliver to 351 Lochwinnoch Rd. Braeside, Ontario; Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm.

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RENFREW COUNTY CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board currently has a vacancy for the following position:

PAYROLL SUPERVISOR 0.5 FTE Required Immediately

Interested applicants may refer to the Board’s website www.rccdsb.edu.on.ca under Careers With RCCDSB for further details..

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates whose skills most closely match the position will be contacted.

Bob Michaud Chairperson

Michele Arbour Director of Education

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

Ottawa Valley Electrical Contractor is currently looking for a dynamic, hardworking Journeyman Electrician or qualified Electrical Apprentice with experience in commercial and residential projects.

We offer competitive wages and benefits.

Please email your resume to electrician162016@hotmail.com FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

CLEANING / JANITORIAL

WORK WANTED

3 Bedroom Town House in Arnprior, 1 and Ω bathrooms, Finished Recreation Room, New Built In Laundry appliances, Custom window Coverings included, Newly Painted, $1350 plus utilities (heat, light, water) Ready for immediate occupancy Contact judy.dupuis@reidbros.ca or 613-880-6267

RENFREW -2 bedroom apt Oak St. fridge, stove, parking, $675/month plus hydro. One year lease.

First/last & references required 613-433-3053

COMMERCIAL CLEANING COMPANY Requires an experienced part time cleaner/couple to work in Eganville. This position is nights per week, 4 hours per night (2 hours per night each if a couple) after 5 pm. $13/hr (each if a couple). This is ideal for a mature reliable couple.

Email resume to ottawacustodians @gmail.com

A Load to the dump Cheap! Clean up renovations, clutter, garage sale junk or dead trees brush.

613-899-7269.

4 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2 storey older home in Carp. $1,375 per month plus utilities. Available December 1, 2016.

613-839-8733 RENFREW - Room for Rent downtown Renfrew with evening dinner all home cooking. Cable, parking, must be a non smoker with references $ 200.00 weekly.

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RENFREW 3 bedroom house central location gas heat available immediately. $ 8 9 0 / m o n t h 613.432.4123

RENFREW/ DOMINION St 3 bedroom house, no appliances, first/last, lease, $900/month plus gas, hydro and water.

613-433-3053

ARNPRIOR - 1 bedroom, no dogs available immediately. Fridge, stove & parking. $ 600.00 per month plus hydro. 613-432-6779 or 613-646-2897

HELP WANTED

BUSINESS SERVICES

Cafeteria Help Full-time breakfast/lunch cook wanted Mon-Fri 7am-2pm NO WEEKENDS OR HOLIDAYS Experience in a fast pace environment. Able to work as a team! email resume to info@friscosgrill.ca

GEORGE’S BARBER SHOP

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FOR RENT

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CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Adrienne Barr

abarr@metroland.com 613-432-3655 1-800-884-9195 FOR SALE

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VACATION/TRAVEL

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N A PLES FLOR ID A VA C ATION HOMES FOR RENT by the week or month. Near the Beach & The Ritz. Visit: www.naplesvacationproperty.com.

For Information, Reservations or Canadian Discount CALL Kathleen Rubeck (Owner) TODAY: 812-3278950.

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MORTGAGES

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ANNOUNCEMENT

AUCTIONS

ANNOUNCEMENT

Lanark Civitan Hall Lanark, ON

Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016

ANNOUNCEMENT

NEED HOLIDAY CASH?

Auction 10 a.m.• Viewing 9 a.m.

2 ESTATE AUCTION Columbia 20 hp lawn tractor, Quantity of tools, fancy glass, furniture, antiques, collectibles.

Terms: Cash or Good Cheque

Sell your stuff in the Holiday Marketplace.

Running Nov. 3 – Dec. 22.

The Stocking Stuffer

Auctioneer: Jim Beere

613-326-1722

$10: 10 words, one week.

For listing and pictures www.theauctionfever.com

Snowman Special

Call Today To Book Your Auction HELP WANTED

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’Tis e S ason fo The Classi eds

Auction Sale

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AUCTIONS

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All Ads appear In Paper and Online at Yourclassifieds.ca

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Pembroke MDF Inc. is a privately owned company, located just outside Pembroke, Ontario.

Our facility utilizes high quality wood fiber supplied by local sawmills to manufacture high quality fibreboard and painted base board mouldings.

We currently have an opportunity for the right individual to join our dynamic and talented team of employees as:

$16: 20 words, two weeks; 3 words bolded.

Santa’s Sleigh

$23: 30 words, two weeks, 5 words bolded; Border; 1 photo or image.

BEST VALUE

Junior Systems Administrator

File No: PMDF- 16053 Location: 777 Fibreboard Drive, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W4 Closing: Until position filled Summary: Reporting to the Information Technology Manager, the Junior System Administrator will work as part of our IT Team assisting with system and network administration, desk side support and assistance to our remote users. The Junior System Administrator will respond to and track any such issues by ensuring the customer is promptly notified while ensuring resolution and/or proper hand off to senior team members when required.

To place an ad or for more information call 1-800-884-9195 Or email adrienne.barr@metroland.com Limitations & Restrictions: Valid in the Arnprior Chronicle-Guide and Renfrew Mercury ONLY. Available November 3 – December 22. Businesses Excluded. Must be Article(s) for Sale or Article(s) wanted. All classifieds must be prepaid. Prices are before tax.

Education/Qualifications: • Degree or diploma in Information Technology OR enrollment in a post-secondary Information Technology program leading to degree or diploma with completion of one or more years • Industry Certifications are considered an asset (MCP, ITIL, MCSE, A+)

LETTERS TO SANTA

Skills: • Strong knowledge of Windows based systems - Server 2003/2008/2012 and Desktop OS skills • Understanding of Ethernet networks / firewalls / routing / VLANS • Strong knowledge in Microsoft Office • Software support experience (MS Office, Email, Browsers) • Strong verbal and written communications skills • Ability to work in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment with solid organizational, multi-tasking, critical thinking and prioritization skills • Exceptional customer service skills • Knowledge of Microsoft Exchange Office 365 • Knowledge of Microsoft Servers, SQL, IIS, SRS 2008/2012 • Knowledge of desktop Operating Systems: Windows 7, Windows 2010 • Strong knowledge of VMware • Expert knowledge of Cisco Switches and configuration • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Hyper V • Strong knowledge of Telecommunication systems and VoIP

$

Considered an Asset to Have: • Experience in (TCP/IP, Ethernet) and network (LAN and WAN) architectures. Knowledge and understanding of Cisco Networking & VPN Devices including routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless devices • SharePoint Server

ONLY

13+tax 25

Add a photo for $5!

For additional information regarding this position, please visit our website at www.pembrokemdf.com.

To apply for this position, please forward a copy of your cover letter and resume to careers@pembrokemdf.com quoting the position title and file number.

Pembroke MDF Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruiting and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Kids!

Have Mom, Dad or a loved one send us your LETTERS TO SANTA. Letters will be published December 22 in the Arnprior Chronicle-Guide and the Renfrew Mercury.

Please submit this form below along with your letter (max. 75 words).

Letters must be received by Monday December 12 at Noon.

Mail/In Person: LETTERS TO SANTA, 35 Opeongo Rd, Renfrew, ON, K7V 2T2 Or Email: adrienne.barr@metroland.com CLR715978_1110

Child’s First Name : ________________________________________________________________ Age: __________ Grade: ___________ Submitted by: ___________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________________________________ Postal Code: ___________________ Phone Number: __________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________________________

For more information please call

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ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC., UNION GAS LIMITED AND NATURAL RESOURCE GAS LIMITED Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., Union Gas Limited and Natural Resource Gas Limited have each applied for approval to recover the costs associated with their cap and trade compliance plans. The costs of the proposed plans would raise natural gas rates by $6 to $7 on average per month starting January 1, 2017 for residential customers. The exact amount of the increase will depend on the amount of gas you use and on your gas utility.

Other customers, including businesses, may also be affected.

Learn more. Have your say.

Under the Government of Ontario’s new greenhouse gas emissions regulation each of Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc., Union Gas Limited and Natural Resource Gas Limited are required to develop plans to meet their cap and trade compliance obligations.

New costs will be incurred by each of the natural gas utilities to comply with the regulations. The Ontario Energy Board will assess the cost-effectiveness of each of the cap and trade compliance plans filed by the natural gas utilities to determine whether the gas utilities can recover those costs in the rates they charge customers.

THE ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD IS HOLDING A PUBLIC HEARING The Ontario Energy Board (OEB) will hold a combined public hearing to consider Enbridge Gas, Union Gas and Natural Resource Gas’ requests. We will question each of the gas utilities on their cap and trade compliance plans and on each of their cases for a rate change to implement those plans. We will also hear questions and arguments from individual customers and from groups that represent Enbridge Gas, Union Gas and Natural Resource Gas’ customers. The OEB will assess whether the compliance plans are costeffective to determine whether the recovery of the cap and trade costs from customers is reasonable.

The OEB is an independent and impartial public agency. We make decisions that serve the public interest.

Our goal is to promote a financially viable and efficient energy sector that provides you with reliable energy services at a reasonable cost.

BE INFORMED AND HAVE YOUR SAY You have the right to information regarding this application and to be involved in the process.

• You can review each of Enbridge Gas, Union Gas and Natural Resource Gas’ applications on the OEB’s website now.

• You can file a letter with your comments at any time before the end of the OEB’s hearing, which will be considered during the hearing.

• You can become an active participant (called an intervenor). Apply by January 9, 2017 or the hearing will go ahead without you and you will not receive any further notice of the proceeding.

• At the end of the process, you can review the OEB’s decision and its reasons on our website.

LEARN MORE Our file numbers for this case is EB-2016-0300 (Enbridge Gas), EB-2016-0296 (Union Gas) and EB-2016-0330 (Natural Resource Gas). To learn more about this hearing, find instructions on how to file letters or become an intervenor, or to access any document related to this case, please enter one of the three file numbers EB-2016-0300 (Enbridge Gas), EB-2016-0296 (Union Gas) and EB-2016-0330 (Natural Resource Gas) on the OEB website: www.ontarioenergyboard.ca/notice.

You can also phone our Consumer Relations Centre at 1-877-632-2727 with any questions.

ORAL VS. WRITTEN HEARINGS There are two types of OEB hearings – oral and written. The OEB will determine at a later date whether to proceed by way of a written or oral hearing. If you think an oral hearing is needed, you can write to the OEB to explain why by January 9, 2017.

PRIVACY If you write a letter of comment, your name and the content of your letter will be put on the public record and the OEB website. However, your personal telephone number, home address and email address will be removed. If you are a business, all your information will remain public. If you apply to become an intervenor, all information will be public.

This hearing will be combined pursuant to section 21(5) and held under section 36 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, S.O. 1998 c.15 (Schedule B).

TIFFANY LEPACK/METROLAND

The fifth annual Renfrew County Stewardship Forum was held at the Renfrew Legion on Nov. 30. Jason Davis, manager of forestry and GIS at the County of Renfrew, speaks to the large crowd including Arnprior Mayor David Reid, right and Renfrew Mayor Don Eady (not pictured).

Davis told the large crowd that 447 people attended the six open houses on the Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail. The county received 115 comments on the project and he welcomes more by email ovrt@countyofrenfrew.on.ca.

Great turnout for fifth annual Renfrew County Stewardship forum More than 30 people came out for the fifth annual Renfrew County Stewardship Forum in Renfrew on Nov. 30.

The forum was organized by the Ottawa River Institute, the Bonnechere River Watershed Project and Sustainable Eastern Ontario with the purpose of connecting people and organizations with an interest in the environment, a strong sense of place, and a concern about the future.

The theme for this year’s forum was ‘Our Trails, Our Future’ and focused on community involvement in developing multi-use trails and trail networks in the Ottawa Valley, with a particular focus on the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail (OVRT) along the former CPR rail corridor.

The OVRT will offer a great opportunity for local citizens to get involved in what promises to be one of

the Ottawa Valley’s prime recreational assets.

The annual day-long forum featured speakers from many local groups and organizations and was an opportunity for trail user groups to express their interests and concerns and to hear of some best practices in trail development, use and maintenance.

Present at the forum were representatives from area snowmobile clubs, ATV clubs, cycling clubs, recreation directors and mayors from local municipalities and the County of Renfrew, local organizations, and interested Renfrew County residents.

A report on the forum will be available soon on the Ottawa River Institute’s and Bonnechere River Watershed Project’s websites. (www. ottawariverinstitute.ca and www.bonnechereriver.ca).

Mitten tree seeks donations Ontario Energy Commission de l’énergie Board de l’Ontario

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The annual Mitten Trees sponsored

by Epsilon Upsilon chapter of Beta Sigma Phi are now displayed at the Bank of Montreal, the Royal Bank, and Scotiabank in Renfrew.

Donations of children or adult

sized hats, mitts, scarves and socks would be gratefully appreciated and will be given to the Salvation Army for distribution.

Donations are being accepted until Dec. 12.

Youths!

Adults!

Seniors!

Earn Extra Money!

Keep Your Weekends Free!

SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Above, Jane Wouda, chief executive officer of the Admaston/Bromley Public Library (APBL) with Charlene Dick, member of the ABPL board. Dick announced the library had received a grant for $2,500. Below: Lynn Clelland and Leanne Enright made a presentation about the joint effort between the Balsam Hill Women’s Institute and the ABPL to create an Art Tree on Nov. 28 at the library open house.

ROUTES AVAILABLE! Admaston/Bromley Library receives grant at open house JANE WOUDA Admaston/Bromley CEO

“Christmas came early this year,” announced Jane Wouda, chief executive officer of the Admaston/Bromley Public Library (ABPL) in Douglas.

“Thanks to the generous donations and unwavering support of our library patrons.”

The library’s open house, held Monday Nov. 28, celebrated the library’s achievements in 2016 and featured several presentations and a Christmas craft for the children.

The library received a grant from Barclay Dick and Son Farm Supply to purchase a new literacy kit. This kit contains seven new books on the theme ‘body safe/body smart.’

Lauretta Rice also dropped by to a donate a new cookbook ‘Pulses,’ which was produced by the Renfrew County National Farmers Union.

Lynn Clelland and Leanne Enright gave a brief presentation about the joint effort between the Balsam Hill Women’s Institute and the ABPL to create an Art Tree that honours the rural communities and groups that make up the amalgamated Township of Admaston/Bromley.

The Art Tree Project is part of the Canada 150 celebrations.

Finally, Charlene Dick, member of the ABPL board, shared the great news that the library was one of only 66 winners throughout Canada of a $2,500 grant from the 2016 Canada’s Farmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund.

Each non-profit was nominated by a local farmer (Karen Coulas) who applied on behalf of their favourite cause.

“This grant represents a great opportunity to promote literacy and lifelong learning at the library and in the community,” says Wouda.

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This week’s puzzle answers in next week’s issue

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, nothing can break your resolve, not even a worthy temptation. This will serve you well when you’re faced with a difficult situation in the week ahead.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Take a lighter approach to the week, Taurus. You can benefit from some rest and relaxation. Invite friends over if you need a diversion from the daily grind.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, expect to be torn between two attractive options this week. Trust your instincts on this one, even if you must go against convention to do so.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, many people are rooting for you this week, and it can be eyeopening learning just how many people are in your corner. Remember to support your friends when they need you.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Clear out your schedule, Leo, because it could be a wild ride for the next few days. You probably will not have much time to yourself. When you get Here’s How It Works: a break, make the most of it.

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each Virgo, friends will seemingly come out of the woodwork this week to visit row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric with you. You will not be short on social interactions. Take a few minutes clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! to catch your breath.

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Vacations are the order of the week, Libra. You can’t get enough of travel lately, and you’re apt to take as many people as you can along for the ride.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you may have to push yourself out of your comfort zone this week. It can be a little scary to do so, but with the support of a few close friends, you can benefit from change.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, don’t wait too long to take advantage of an opportunity that drops in your lap; otherwise, it may pass you by. Expect some friendly envy on the part of others.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Support a family member when he or she has some unconventional ideas, Capricorn. This may be just the catalyst needed to spark new conversations and actions.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Your job may take up a considerable amount of your time for the immediate future, Aquarius. You must decide whether this is the path you want or if you’re ready to move on.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, what you deem joking around may be taken seriously by someone else and hurt some feelings. Be careful with your words.

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will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for the local Salvation Army and food donations for the local Food Bank. Monetary donations are also being accepted and will be split between the two organizations, 100 per cent of all proceeds will be staying right here in our community.

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From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Christmas craft show at the Horton Community Centre 1005 Castleford Rd. Free admission.

Every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. Walking in the Hall at St. Joseph’s High School is being run till the end of April If the buses are not running then there will be no walking. It is free this year, next year it will be $5 to help pay for insurance. For Info call Marlene 613 432 4072.

UNTIL DECEMBER 12 The annual Mitten Trees sponsored by Epsilon Upsilon chapter of Beta Sigma Phi are now displayed at the Bank of Montreal, the Royal Bank, and Scotiabank in Renfrew. Donations of children or adult sized hats, mitts, scarves and socks would be gratefully appreciated and will be given to the Salvation Army for distribution.

Christmas “Camping” Concert at Calabogie United Church Hall. 1044 Madawaska St in Calabogie at 2 p.m. Sponsored by our local Youth Group, this concert will let you see what really goes on at summer camp. There will be lots of camp food (hot dogs and hot chocolate etc.), lively camp songs and skits and cookies to decorate and eat. Come and have a great time with us.

DECEMBER 11 Dacre & Area Community Association (DACA) is holding their annual Christmas bingo starting at 7 p.m. Cost is $15 for five cards. Come out for an evening of fun and friendship.

Christmas Cantata concert and carol sing CHRISTMAS CANTATA “Christmas is a Birthday” a Christmas Musical presented by St. Andrew’s DECEMBER 7 & 14 United Church Choir and guests and Sunday Every Wednesday: Walking and CofSchool children at Beachburg United Church, fee Club at Horton Rec Centre from Beachburg, at 2 p.m. Free will offering to local 11:30 a.m. to noon - Walking indoors or out? Noon - soup lunch for $ 4 and food banks. Refreshments following. Everyone from 1 to 3 p.m. - shuffleboard, cards, welcome! For more information call 613-582lend a book or just meet a new friend. 3441.

Contacts: Helen 613-432-2728 Kathleen (Office) 613-433-3303 DECEMBER 12 Renfrew seniors club 51 Xmas banquet at 5:30 p.m. at Legion. Last date for tickets is Dec. 5.

DECEMBER 7 New members always welcome Info Shirley 613We spend 70 per cent of our time 401-5329. communicating. Learn how to communicate effectively. Call Employment Networks 613-432-3424 or drop in to DECEMBER 13 register for our free Savvy CommuIncrease your chances of finding meaningful nication info session from 9 a.m. to employment quickly. Drop in to Employment 12:30 p.m.

Networks or call 613-432-3424 to register for our free Career Exploration info session from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

DECEMBER 8 RBC Succession Planning for business owners from 8 to 10 a.m. Registration The Golden Age Activity Centre offers computer at 8:30 a.m. and at 8:30 a.m. presenta- class from 10 a.m. to noon with emphasis on Windows 10. Instructor Jim Panton will be able tion begins at the Rocky Mountain to answer your questions. Stay for Book Club at House at 409 Stewart St. in Renfrew.

For more information contact 613545-5705.

1 p.m. or enjoy a game on the Wii.

DECEMBER 14 Google Yourself! It could make or break your chance to land a job. Call Employment Networks 613-432-3424 to register for our free Social Media info session from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

St. Paul’s Anglican church will be hosting a free community soup kitchen lunch at noon. Please use the stairs at the rear entrance. Come and enjoy a meal amongst friends.

Everyone is invited to come and enjoy a free warm meal at Our Lady of Fatima church hall, 100 Lisgar St. (please use Lisgar St. entrance) from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This will be a special Christmas gathering with St. Paul’s Anglican church patrons joining us. The food preparation class from St. Joseph’s High school prepares the meal and in conjunction with the Our Lady of Fatima CWL, serve it with smiles and warmth.

Please come and enjoy some good food and fellowship.

The Renfrew Salvation Army is also hosting a Christmas dinner on at the Legion at noon. Tickets are $8 and are available at Scott and Sons Hardware and the thrift shop.

DECEMBER 15 The Golden Age Activity Centre offers organized bridge games every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon. Call for details. Afternoon activity includes a visit from Kerri the storyteller as she speaks about Christmas in the Back of Beyond.

Contact the Centre: 613-431-8289.

p.m. so get your tickets you will have a chance to win one of three great prizes.

Country Dance at the Horton Community Centre 1005 Castleford Rd. at 8 p.m. Cost $10 per person.

DECEMBER 17 Deck the Halls at the Library: Kids and elves are invited to join the Christmas Party at the Admaston/Bromley Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to noon. There will be crafts, snacks, games and more for kids ages four to 10. Please RSVP on Facebook or email the library at info@admastonbromleylibrary.com Renfrew Silver Seniors Christmas dinner and dance at the Renfrew Legion, cost $14. Happy hour 5 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m., entertainment 7 p.m. by Guy Jamieson. Tickets available from Pat at 613-649-2756.

DECEMBER 17 AND 19 A Christmas Celebration in story and song. Enjoy an evening of seasonal favourites by local musicians Lisa Webber, James Hrkach and Mike McCormick. Featuring inspiring vocals, three guitars and carol singing. Two shows: 7 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 17 Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church, Renfrew and Monday Dec. 19 at Lochwinnoch Presbyterian Church. Freewill collection only. Celebrate this Christmas season with song!

DECEMBER 18 Silver Seniors Euchre at the Renfrew Legion at 1 p.m. Light lunch, everyone welcome.

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DECEMBER 16 Community Living Christmas Open House and craft and bake sale from 2 to 6 p.m. at Community Living, 326 Raglan St. South Come in and shop for the hard to buy person, or let us decorate your Christmas table. Homemade chocolates, fudge baked goods and more!

Please call Alana or Gloria for more information at 613-432-7529 A Christmas dinner of turkey and all the fixings for $8 will be held at the Golden Age Activity Centre at 12:30 p.m. Limited tickets available.

Enjoy the musical entertainment by CCCM at 1 p.m. The Christmas Raffle will take place at 2:30

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DECEMBER 9 The Golden Age Activity Centre is pleased to have Rick Leben entertain at 1 p.m. A sandwich lunch for $5 will be served at noon which will give you time to check out the bids at the silent auction which ends at 2:30 p.m.

DECEMBER 10 The County of Renfrew Paramedic Service will be hosting the 6th Annual Food and Toy Drive at Renfrew Walmart from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. They The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, December 8, 2016 47

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