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The third annual Pink on the Rink game was held at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre on Sunday, Dec. 11, pitting the Junior A Upper Ottawa Valley team against well known community leaders, who normally play hockey. During the opening ceremony three teams, Junior A, Novice and Bunnies, were recognized on the ice as it was also declared Ringette Day in Renfrew. Novice players Angela Roesler and Maclaine Gahan, above, are all smiles during the event. For more photos see pages 33 and 37.

Downtown Renfrew is set to dramatically change.

The town is currently working on its revitalization of the core.

On Dec. 6, approximately 40 people came to council chambers, which staff thought was an excellent turnout, to learn more on the future of downtown and provide feedback.

The public meeting was for the Downtown Streetscape Master Plan and Urban Design Guidelines Public Open House: Community Consultation and Preliminary Design Concepts.

The upgrades are estimated to cost $6 million and the town has already applied to the provincial government for a $3-million grant.

If the grant is approved the engineering/planning would take place in 2017 and the construction would take place in 2018.

Renfrew Mayor Don Eady explains the town’s $3 million would come out of the water and sewer reserves, general reserve and they would probably end up borrowing a small amount of money.

“I think it will have very, very little impact on our tax rate,” said Eady. “At the end of the day it’s not going to be a big, big burden on the taxpayer. I just want to make that very clear, the impact it will have on the town.

It will mean once it’s done it will bring in new business, property values will go up, so I think it’s a move in the right direction.”

Eady called the main street of not only Renfrew but any town the heartbeat of town.

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“What we are doing today is getting a real good head start on what’s going to happen down the road and this is why we are having these types of meetings - for people can have their input and bring new ideas,” said Eady. “We certainly have to understand that what we do when we redo this main street will set the tone for up to the next 50 years.

So, we want to get this right. This is why we are trying to get such a nice big head start, you do it once, you do it right and in the long term it will be a big, big, improvement for the Town of Renfrew that will put us into a different time zone than what we have been in.”

The study area includes Raglan Street South from the intersection of Hall Avenue/Veterans Memorial Boulevard/Raglan Street South to Bridge Street/Lochiel Street.

Also included are Plaunt Street South from Hall Avenue to Munroe Avenue East; Argyle Street North and South from Bridge Street to Opeongo Road and connecting streets from secondary areas with Raglan Street South.

Reeve Peter Emon likes that it is including the side street areas as well.

“I like the idea that they are also talking about the backsides of Raglan, which phase out onto Plaunt and Argyle because I think those are smaller districts as well, so if you have four or five stores that front onto Raglan and back on to Plaunt and Argyle those two can become a significant little district,” said Emon. “If the back façade is fixed up well, then I think it gives it an entirely different area to town and it triples the effect and attraction for people coming to the area.”

The project goal is to develop a co-ordinated design vision for the downtown streetscape that: enhances the existing streetscape and downtown landscape; is respectful of Renfrew’s heritage; ‘re-ignites’ the charm of Renfrew; engages the community throughout the design of the plan and stands the test of time.

The town along with MMM Group Limited from Ottawa have already received feedback from its questionnaire/public information booth during Frewtober at Low Square.

Some of the top priorities already identified are: street trees/green space; generous sidewalks, walkability, environmental responsibility, vibrant retail street and focus on heritage character.

The heritage aspect of Renfrew was discussed a number of times during the meeting and Emon thinks it’s important to ensure the heritage elements are kept but they are

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“When you walk down Raglan and you see 1901 or 1904 on the building, I think that’s a pretty significant feature that has been maintained but I think that could be carried through to using modern materials to have a more traditional look, like limestone or nice stone façades as well as some awnings or ledges and different brick work that brings in the different features,” said Emon. “I think all those are important and can be maintained with newer tenants or newer businesses.

It keeps you interested when you are walking around doing something.”

Some of the other things discussed by members of the public included: the cycle of the construction, the last time part of the core was redone was in 2000; the road issues because of the trucks traveling via Highway

60; the cost of the project; accessibility; sidewalks; parking; ‘crazy corner’; crosswalks and the trees.

Building on the recently completed Community Improvement Plan and questionnaire responses the company has created a number of guiding principles to inform the proposed streetscape improvements and urban design guidelines. They include: encourage trees, vegetation and green space; establish an enhanced pedestrian realm, universally accessible; promote walkability; year-round use, protect, restore and/or repair character defining elements; foster a strong identity, informative signage; consider proportions of the street/sidewalk to ensure they are consistent and unified; minimize visual impact and maintain existing views. The town and MMM Group are accepting the questionnaires until January.

They can be found on the town’s website or by contacting the town planner: Ivan Burton 613-432-8166 or via email: iburton@renfrew.ca. Emon encourages people to get their feedback in.

“Very quickly send it back. Talk about accessibility, talk about Wi-Fi downtown, public washrooms are important for the walkability of the main street and the other two core doors as well as Argyle and Plaunt,” said Emon.

“As well as the importance of being able to get from those two streets to Raglan and then the importance of maintaining a pleasing façade for the whole shopping district.”

In February, there will be a public open house for the presentation of the draft master plan, in March they will work on the report and recommendations and in April the plan will be presented to council.

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DriveWise Driver Safety Awareness program in Renfrew County High Schools The Renfrew County Partners Against Distracted Driving Committee has been successful in obtaining a Ministry of Transportation Road Safety Community Partnership Program grant to facilitate a campaign to address the dangers of distracted driving.

This grant, in addition to contributions from community partners and some municipalities will fund a coun-

ty- wide community education program called Leave the Phone Alone.

Distracted driving is a major safety concern and has now surpassed impaired driving as the leading cause of motor vehicle collisions that cause fatalities.

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To learn more or to take the Leave the Phone Alone pledge visit www.leavethephonealone.ca To learn more about the interactive computer simulator presentation visit www.drivewisesafety.com - Submitted by Renfrew County Partners Against Distracted Driving Committee.

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Food and cash donations for the Arnprior and District Food Bank were coming in all day at No Frills and Metro in Arnprior as the Ontario Provincial Police hosted the annual holiday food drive on Saturday, Dec. 10. OPP auxiliary officers Jacques Benoit and Jessica Couture braved the chilly temperatures to collect donations and greet donors. The food drive continues this Saturday, Dec. 17 at Renfrew No Frills and Renfrew Metro from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Upper Ottawa Valley Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a report of a suspicious male who made motions encouraging a child to exit a vehicle in the parking lot of the Foodland grocery store on Highway 60 in Eganville. The incident took place at approximately 6 p.m. on Dec. 7, while the child was alone in the vehicle.

The child did not exit the vehicle and was unharmed. The suspicious male drove away in white four-door sedan. He is described as follows: • White male 30-40 years old between 5ft.5in and 5ft.

10in tall • Short sandy brown hair and a moustache, Wearing a grey Under Armour brand zip up hoodie, black kneelength shorts with a blue stripe on the side and black Under Armour sandals.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Petawawa Detachment of the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP at 613-735-0188 or Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Hydro not going door-to-door Renfrew Hydro has received a number of calls from customers upset about aggressive tactics by salespeople claiming to be employed by Renfrew Hydro and urging them to sign energy contracts.

“We are very concerned about the treatment our customers have received, and wish to stress that Renfrew Hydro Inc. does not send sales people door-to-door to ask you to sign energy contracts, nor do electricity retailers and their salespeople represent Renfrew Hydro in any way, shape or form,” said Bill Nippard, Renfrew Hydro’s president. “We are appalled by the reports of aggressive pressure tactics.”

Customers are encouraged to call Renfrew Hydro at 613-432-4884 to report incidents of misrepresentation and/or their MPP, John Yakabuski. To make a complaint about an energy retailer to the Ontario Energy Board, make a note of the salesperson’s name, company, the date and time and contact the OEB at 1-877-632-2727.

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Children ages 6 – 7 Children ages 10 – 11 5:00 – 5:50 pm 7:00 – 7:50 pm January 11 – March 8 January 11 – March 8 Cost $90.00 Cost $90.00 Children ages 8 – 9 Children Multi Ages (8+) 6:00 – 6:50 pm 8:00 – 8:50 pm January 11 – March 8 January 11 – March 8 Cost $90.00 Cost $90.00 All ages will move through a circuit learning a variety of skills on beams, bars and vault. Children should be barefoot and long hair must be tied back. Family and friends are welcome to watch children participate on the final night of the session. If this program fills to capacity and you wish to be added to the waitlist, contact the Parks and Recreation Department.

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Calling all actors and actresses 7-14 years of age! Join in the fun of putting on a performance and let’s put a show together! Learn different facets of theatre during this program and build self confidence and team building skills too. Character study, acting skills, improv, vocals, make up, costumes and movement will be discussed and studied. A performance on the main stage of the Recreation Centre with family and friends watching will end the session 10:30 – 12:00 Saturday, January 14 – February 25 Cost $70.00

YOUTH COOKING

Youth, age 10-18 year of age will learn how to prepare quick and easy meals and snacks using a variety of meats, vegetables, fruits and grains. Participants can eat what they prepare each class. No experience necessary. This program is for those interested in cooking and eating.

4:30 – 6:30 pm Fridays, January 13 – February 24 Cost $50.00

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Participants will create their own mosaic masterpiece using a repurposed window as a frame. Glass, tile, beads and other interesting finds will be used. No experience required. This class is for adults only. Please wear suitable clothing and closed toe footwear. The course instructor will contact participants prior to the first class to discuss colour and pattern preferences.

6:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesdays, January 10 – March 7 Cost $ 150.00

ART JOURNALING WORKSHOP

It’s art, it’s a journal, it’s a journey. Make your own art journal during this eight week session. Choose a theme and create different pages each week. This class is for adults. All supplies are provided.

10:00 – 12:00 Tuesday, January 17 – March 7 Cost $75.00

ENCOURAGEMENT BOOK WORKSHOP

Using beautiful paper and embellishments, develop a personalized Encouragement Book for yourself or to give away. Celebrate the good things in life through print, paper and written words made especially for one person.

This workshop is for adults. All supplies are provided.

6:30 – 8:30 PM Thursday, January 12 – March 2 Cost $50.00

CIRCUIT TRAINING

Join this short, intense workout to improve your athletic capacity and overall conditioning. Different equipment will be used throughout the session including agility ladders, weights, kettle bells, battle ropes and more.

7:00 – 7:45 Mondays, January 9 – March 6 Cost $56.00

WELLNESS CLINIC

The County of Renfrew Paramedic Service provides a monthly Wellness Clinic in the GAMES ROOM at the Renfrew Recreation Centre. Trained staff will be on site on the THIRD Wednesday of every month from 9AM to 10AM to check blood pressure, pulse, respiration, oxygen saturation, temperature, blood glucose levels AND they will answer ALL of you questions or concerns. No appointment is necessary.

Wednesday, December 21

OLDER WOMEN ON WEIGHTS

This class is for postmenopausal women who would like to exercise in a safe and supportive environment. Increasing strength is the goal of this fun and active class. Wear clothes and shoes you can comfortably move in and bring a water bottle to each class.

11:00 – 12:00 January 12 – March 2 Cost $28.00

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.

Dated at the Town of Renfrew this 1st day of December, 2016.

(Original signed by) Kim Bulmer, AMCT, Town Clerk Town of Renfrew 127 Raglan Street South Renfrew ON K7V 1P8

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Hitting the books is different at one area high school.

All three local high schools have Wi-Fi and Internet connection capabilities but times are changing as to how students access hard copy books.

St. Joseph’s Catholic High School has done away with a library in the traditional format.

The Renfrew school renovated their library space at the start of the year and turned it into a student lounge area.

“We are just so full. There is no library, this is only a temporary solution,” said principal Brennan Trainor. “From our board’s perspective they are working on different possibilities, like making an enhanced library or a new discovery centre. We are definitely in the process of it and we want to be smart on it.”

As to the cost of a new centre or when something would be built he says they do not want to rush into anything and calls his parent council wonderful and supportive on their future actions.

Trainor explained the school also has five full portables that are scheduled every period of the day.

“We have a very full building. It’s a possible indicator that the school is doing so well with increased enrollment,” said Trainor. “We are looking at how do we maximize the use of all areas of our school building?”

Trainor notes that all students still have access to their extensive novel circulation as the books have been placed in many classrooms.

“The difference is a lot of knowledge books, encyclopedias and periodicals are now accessed by the Internet,” said Trainor.

He thinks many libraries across the provinces are facing similar challenges.

“There is a lot of pressure on how do we maximize libraries as great centres for education and information as well as discovery centres,” said Trainor. “That’s really the reason why we are looking at making it a discovery centre with a focus on collaboration, creativity, and the skills we need for the 21st century.”

The changes in the library system are not unheard of for Arnprior and District High School (ADHS) principal Tom Havey.

The first school that he taught at in 1998, in the Toronto area, was a fairly new school and it did not have a library either.

“The idea was students could access it electronically,” said Havey. “At the time it was a new idea to me but some of the staff were dead set against it and others were more open to it.”

There was a small centre for fiction novels but no reference materials in hard copy.

Havey admits that a lot of high school libraries are experiencing change.

“We are seeing less of a traditional library,” said Havey. “With smaller book collections and more access to the Internet for research purposes.”

Havey notes that things have changed a lot since when he was conducting academic research.

“We are doing things so different, now we have access to primary documents that you would have had to travel to see,” said Havey.

“Now if you want to see a collection of corre-

spondence from the war front students can see that right at ADHS on an iPad.” The school has 200 wireless devices at the school, which breaks down to a device for every four students to use on a rotation, plus two computer labs.

Havey admits there are difficulties with the library but there are no plans to change the current library at ADHS. “There are challenges to find funds because some of the books are dated,” said Havey. “We do want a collection of paper novels and we also have a digital collection.”

The Renfrew Collegiate Institute (RCI) library is a continual work in progress says staff, and it survives by adapting to the changing needs of the curriculum, staff, students and technology.

“The role of a library has changed considerably since I was in high school,” said principal Terry Hughes. “We have a pretty vibrant library space because our librarian is a pretty driven man. We have a lot less books bound and a lot more electronic books.”

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Hughes says the board is not heading in the direction of removing library space from schools.

RCI has approximately 350 computing devices.

“The labs now come to the students,” said Hughes. “Teachers are using devices everyday.”

Hughes admits learning has changed.

“Teaching is a lot more towards teaching students to be critical thinkers and critically assessing information,” said Hughes.

The RCI library used to have a specific reference area but that has recently changed into a maker space, which is an area with a green and white screen, used for special effects video production and motion capture.

Hughes speaks very highly of the current library space; the only main change he sees that might happen with it is a name change such as a learning commons.

“It’s a very vibrant and welcoming space where the kids gather just to hang out,” said Hughes. “It’s a pretty nice space and we have no intention for it to disappear.”

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Ottawa Valley residents live in a very rich nation, but that doesn’t mean everyone who lives here shares equally in the riches.

The holidays can be a particularly stressful time for those who struggle to keep their head above water financially. Paying the bills and putting food on the table is an everyday challenge. Add to that the stresses of the holidays and this can seem like a very bleak time indeed.

That’s where local groups and organizations come in, helping to minimize the impact and provide for those in need.

We will likely never see the end of the need for such organizations as the Renfrew and District Food Bank, which this year served 228 adults and 94 children each month.

Some are forced to seek help because of a job loss, illness, unexpected interest rate changes, high rents and utility costs, low social assistance rates and the ever-rising cost of living.

The festive season usually sees an increase in awareness of the needs of such organizations as the food bank and its many partners, but those needs are year-round and donations, whether of actual food or cash, are appreciated 365 days a year.

You can always make a donation directly to the food bank. Contact them by phone at 613-433-9216.

There are other opportunities to help, as well. The Ontario Provincial Police are hosting the annual Fill the Cruiser event this Saturday, Dec. 17 outside of No Frills and Metro. Bring a food or cash donation and say hello to one of the OPP’s auxiliary members. Renfrew Pizzeria has challenged the community to step up support for the organization.

There are also plenty of food drives and cash donation boxes in businesses and offices, where people can make their contributions.

Fortunately, Valley residents from all walks of life continuously show that they care about their neighbours and do come through when given the opportunity to help as best they can. We trust that the residents of this region as a whole will continue to do that — and not just during the good cheer of the Christmas season — but all year long.

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‘Tis the season to be jolly, as the holiday standard goes. In many homes, this means a log on the fire, and a trimmed Christmas tree glowing brightly. All these signs of the season bring feelings of comfort and joy to families. But what you may not realize is that they also bring an increased risk of fire in the home. We have personally witnessed homes destroyed by fire during the holiday season and seeing this devastation firsthand is truly heartbreaking.

Don’t invite disaster to your holiday celebrations. By recognizing holiday fire hazards and using a little extra caution, you can help keep your home full of comfort and joy.

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When decking the halls, choose decorations that are flame resistant or flame retardant and keep them away from candles or any other heat source.

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by choosing a tree with fresh, green needles that do not fall off when touched. Always make sure the tree is at least three feet away from any heat source, like a fireplaces, radiators, candles, heat vents or light fixtures.

Here is a great tip. Before putting your tree into the stand, cut at least 1’ off the base, as this allows the tree to absorb more water. Real trees require a large amount of water to keep them fresh, so add water daily. Remember, blocking an exit is not a good idea.

Getting rid of the tree after Christmas or when it is dry is a necessity because dried-out trees are a fire hazard and should not be left in the home or garage. Check with the municipal office regarding a Christmas tree recycling program.

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Everyone loves candles, but joyful ambiance can turn into tragedy in an instant. All lit candles should be in a safe sturdy holder and always supervised by an adult. Lit candles should not be placed in windows where a blind or curtain could catch fire. Remember to blow out all candles when you leave the room or go to bed.

We know that the holidays are a hectic time of year for all of Renfrew’s residents. Please help the Renfrew Fire Department keep our community safe from fire this season. Our holiday wish is for all of the Renfrew’s residents to have a merry, bright and safe holiday season.

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Fraser Institute grades Renfrew schools with EQAO rankings TIFFANY LEPACK tlepack@metroland.com

Renfrew and area schools received their report cards on Dec. 4 All but one school in the area are ranked average or above average.

One school in Renfrew County ranked in the top 25 for English schools in Grade 6 (four-year average score out of four), John XXIII in Arnprior was sixth with a 3.5, the top school received a 3.8.

The Report Card on Ontario's Elementary Schools, which is based on Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) scores; ranks the anglophone and francophone public and catholic schools and a small number of independent schools based on nine academic indications from the provincial reading, writing and math tests.

Peter Cowley, director of school perfor-

mance studies at the Fraser Institute, which issues the report, says there are a number of ways to get data on the schools and one way is to look at the reports/scores from the EQAO. "What we are trying to do is answer, in general how are the schools doing in academics, as reflected in the Grade 3 and 6 tests compared to all the rest," said Cowley.

The average overall ranking out of ten is six.

Our Lady of Fatima received a ranking of 8.2, St. Thomas the Apostle is ranked at 7.6, Queen Elizabeth is at 6.9, St. Michael's in Douglas is ranked at 6.2, Admaston is 6.0 and Central is the lowest in the area at 4.4.

When you break it down even further and look at the Central results, the provincial average for Grade 3 reading is a 2.9 and in the same category Central had a 2.7.

"Central is below average but not drasti-

cally," said Cowley.

Speaking to Central's overall ranking Cowley says it is because of the number of students who tested below standard. "(Their ranking at) 4.4 is considered substantially below average," said Cowley. "Because the tests below standard are (37.8 per cent)."

He says it is very important that no one should look at just one year of data. Due to a labour dispute that interrupted testing in Ontario's public elementary schools there was no update to the rankings for the 2014/2015 school year.

In 2014 Central received a ranking of 5.2 and in 2013 they were ranked 5.3.

For secondary schools the data will not be updated until the New Year.

A press release on the report stated the 25 English-language schools with the best four-year average math scores include 15

public schools, six independent schools and four Catholic schools. R. L. Beattie Public School in Sudbury leads the high performers.

Our Lady of Victory in Ottawa also performed well above average in math even though more than 60 per cent of the students have special needs.

For the complete results on all ranked schools, and to easily compare the performance of different schools, visit www.compareschoolrankings.org.

Horton looking to create recreation association TIFFANY LEPACK tlepack@metroland.com

Horton Township council along with the Horton Recreation Committee are investigating the possible creation of a Horton Recreation Association (HRA).

At its Nov. 15 meeting, council was provide an update on the ad-hoc committee’s progress.

In October, the committee had its sixth review of the draft constitution and agreement.

During the meeting a soft target launch date was discussed.

“January 1 (2017 is still the soft target),” said Coun. Jamey Larone.

“Jan. 1 is not possible,” replied Coun.

Dave Bennett. “Mid-February is a soft target depends on how fast they can respond.”

“I think it’s looking more like March 31,” said Mayor Robert Kingsbury.

So far $5,000 has been approved for the process.

Council left it that the HRA needs to come back to committee with a financial accountability statement.

The Dec. 6 meeting of Horton council was cancelled. The next meeting is Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 4 p.m.

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Batstone’s Northern Ramble opens Friday The official opening of Renfrew’s new concert hall, Batstone’s Northern Ramble, is this Friday Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. “This will be the first in my ‘Songwriter’s Showcase’ series featuring yours truly and my special guest, Derek Stow, frontman for ‘The Vainglory Farm’ band,” said owner Dean Batstone.

Tickets are $20/person and are available at the venue or by emailing dean@northernramble.com.

Then Saturday

night is the first ‘Northern Ramble’ Concert, featuring Canada’s own MonkeyJunk. This event is already sold out.

“I’ve just added a special date for the community - a free Christmas concert featuring several local artists and singers on Thursday, Dec. 22 from 7-9 p.m.,” said Batstone.

“Seating will be limited to 84 persons at all shows, so people should follow upcoming show posts on my FB page.”Batstone’s Northern Ramble is located at 45 Railway Ave. in Renfrew.

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RCCDSB elects new chair and vice-chair for 2016–2017 school year The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board elected a new Chair and Vice-Chair for the 2016–2017 school year at its Inaugural Meeting held on December 5th.

Dave Howard, who had served as Vice-Chair since 2013–2014, becomes the RCCDSB’s new Chair. He is the Board representative for the towns of Deep River, Laurentian Hills and Petawawa, and the Township of Head Clara Maria. The new ViceChair is Andrew Bray, who represents the Town of Arnprior, the Township of McNab/Braeside and the Township of Greater Madawaska.

In his acceptance speech, Chair Howard affirmed that the Board

would complete work on its current five-year strategic plan, which is based on Christian Maturity, Lifelong Learning, and Stewardship and Sustainability. He also said he is committed to focusing on the Board’s theme for this year, “which calls us ‘to make a difference as faith-filled community builders.’ ” Howard added that the Board was committed to collaborating with community partners to provide ongoing support and resources to RCCDSB students and staff. He stressed the Board’s alignment with the Ministry of Education’s goals to increase student achievement, ensure equity, promote well-being and enhance public confidence in

RCCDSB schools. Some particular areas of focus for 2016–2017, according to Howard, are Catholicity, technology, mathematics and new initiatives to promote student health and wellbeing.

Vice-Chair Andy Bray, in his acceptance speech, thanked the Board’s parents, parishes, clergy and members of the wider communities for their contributions “to enrich the lives of our students and strengthen their understanding of their roles as citizens.”

Chair Howard added that, as the Board’s fiveyear strategic plan wraps up this year, the Board would be working to prepare a new strategic plan for the future.

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Animals suffer the effects of humans MICHAEL RUNTZ Nature’s Way

Wild animals face plenty of challenges. They endure freezing temperatures and scorching heat, torrential rain and insufferable drought. They also need to find food while avoiding the mouths of hungry predators. And on top of these natural challenges are ones imposed by our species.

Recently I observed two of our deleterious effects on wild animals. It was almost dark one afternoon when I came across a young couple standing alongside the Barron Canyon Road in Algonquin Park. They were smiling and pointing to open water in front of MICHAEL RUNTZ a beaver dam mere metres away. There on the edge of the ice sat a large adult The day after this photo was taken, a member of this beaver family, likely an adult, was shot by a hunter. beaver and one of its kits. Not far away were another adult and a second baby. All were busy chewing bark off sticks, seemingly oblivious to the presence of humans.

I returned the next afternoon to attain more photos and immediately knew something was wrong. There were no beavers and the snow atop the dam was trampled and spotted with blood. At first I thought a wolf had caught one of them so I walked toward the dam to investigate. But as soon as I left the road that thought vanished. I could see human footprints leading from road to the dam, and then returning to the road, blood periodically dotting the snow beside them. Earlier in the day I encountered a number of hunters along the Barron Canyon Road (First Nations have hunting rights to that part of AlgonOwner and Author of quin). It appeared that a hunter came across the tame beavers and shot one.

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This senseless waste of life saddened me.

The other night I was driving along Highway 15 when in the headlights I spotted a large lump sitting on the centre line. Realizing it was an owl, I pulled a U-turn and parked on the shoulder across from it.

I could see it was a Barred Owl but then, to my horror, helplessly watched as oncoming vehicles swerved away from the shoulder when they saw my car, passing within a foot or so of the owl! As soon as I could I dashed onto the highway and picked up the owl in gloved hands. It repeatedly snapped its beak, a good sign that it wasn’t near death. I carried it to the car to show it to Ann, suspecting that I’d be making a trip to the Wild Bird Care Centre in Ottawa.

But under light no blood was visible, and when I loosened my hold the owl flapped both of its wings, revealing that neither was broken. I eventually relinquished my grip and to my delight watched the owl fly up into a tree and safely land on an upper branch.

It seemed clear that it had flown into the side of a car and, stunned, landed on the road. Fortunately it landed on the middle line and not on one of the busy lanes. Because owls fly low, they are often killed by cars. I was happy to think that I was able to help one escape a most unpleasant death.

If only there had been a way for me to help those beavers in Algonquin Park.

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Area churches hear worldwide impact of Canadian Foodgrains Bank TIFFANY LEPACK tlepack@metroland.com

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Area Foodgrains Bank members recently gathered to hear two guest speakers at Trinity St. Andrew’s Church (TSA) in Renfrew: James Kornelson, Public Engagement Coordinator from Winnipeg and Ruth Munyao with Canadian Baptist ministries (CBM) as the Senior Food Security Specialist in Africa, who were welcomed by Maro Aubert, TSA Foodgrains growing project organizer and Rev. Russell Wardell.

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Local farmers are making a difference not only in Renfrew and area but for the hungry in third world countries.

On Nov. 18, representatives from seven local churches gathered together at Trinity-St. Andrew's United Church, to hear the work Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFB) is doing on a national and international scale.

The group listened to presentations from James Kornelson, public engagement co-ordinator from Winnipeg and Ruth Munyao with Canadian Baptist ministries as the senior food security specialist in Africa.

Kornelson announced that in 2015/2016 CFB provided more than $43 million of assistance for over one million people with 133 projects implemented by its members in over 40 countries.

"We have just recently announced and signed an agreement with the Canadian government Global Affairs for the same level of assistance for matching funds," said Kornelson.

CFB's funding agreement with the government provides the organization with 4:1 matching grants up to a maximum of $25 million a year.

The CFB goal is a world without hunger, they work toward that by providing food in times of crisis for hungry people in the developing world, helping people grow more food to better feed themselves and their families and providing nutritional support to malnourished people.

They also advocate for public policies that enable families and communities to better feed themselves and look for ways to engage and educate Canadians about global hunger.

Locally, groups join together on donated land with mostly donated supplies/help and the surplus they grow they are able to sell and give back to the CFB. "The working together part is inspiring today," said Kornelson. "Today is a great moment because you have a committed group of people...you are all elements for us to respond to hunger around the world... when we get in a board room, everyone checks their theology at the door."

In this area there are four main projects supported by churches: St. Georges Church Fitz-

roy Harbour, Anglican Church in Woodlawn, Pakenham United, Glasgow, United Church Admaston, Calabogie United Church, First Baptist, Arnprior and Trinity St. Andrew's in Renfrew.

The Arnprior project has nine acres owned by the church and this year they sold beans for $450/ton and grossed $2,800 to the CFB. The Fitzroy project has been running for seven years and this year they grew soya beans on 14 acres of donated land and in the last two years they have donated $12,000 to CFB. The Admaston group recently celebrated their 20th anniversary, they rotate between corn and soya beans on 10 acres of donated land, since they started they have donated $135,000 to CFB. The Riverview project in Horton has been running for 15 years and is facing some challenges this year. They recently lost the land they were farming on but they hope to hold a concert for the CFB in the spring.

Munyao spent her week in Canada speaking with local Members of Parliament and before the meeting in Renfrew she was able to tour the Admaston project on Highway 60.

She outlined some of the challenges she faces in Eastern Africa including: declining soil fertility, heavy tillage, changing weather patterns, droughts and lack of water.

She talked about the new technologies they were teaching farmers, such as grass mulch to help them conserve every drop of rainwater.

They are also teaching farmers to plant more economical crops such as Cassava.

She recalled the story of a man named Elijah who would drink heavily all day. When the project started his wife was involved and then he started to come as well.

"Today, he is a farmer that people learn from.

This is very encouraging," said Munyao. "He goes and praises God. A project can change the life of a person. The money we receives changes lives."

She told them that CFB is more than just figures, it is changing lives.

"Even though you don't know us, you are helping us," said Munyao. "Asante sana, which means thank you and God bless you."

For more information on CFB visit: http:// foodgrainsbank.ca .

Menu Option 2 APPETIZER

APPETIZER

“NOT JUST A SALAD”, TOASTED CROUTONS, WINTER GREENS, PICKLED VEGETABLES, GINGER VINAIGRETTE

“NOT JUST A SALAD”, BREAD PUDDING CROUTONS, WINTER GREENS, MAPLE BACON VINAIGRETTE

MAIN COURSE

CHICKEN CORDON BLEU, WHIPPED YUKON GOLD POTATOES, CANDIED CARROTS & PARSNIP, GREEN BEAN GRATIN

MAIN COURSE

STUFFED EGGPLANT, ZUCCHINI MEATBALLS, STEWED HEIRLOOM TOMATOES, OLIVE OIL CRUMBLE

DESSERT

MILK CHOCOLATE CAKE, PECAN BUTTERCREAM ICING, OR STEWED RASPBERRIES, CHANTILLY CREAM

CARAMEL PAVLOVA, STEWED RASPBERRIES, VANILLA LEMON CURD, PECAN CRUNCH

Cocktails and Hor’Doeurves: 6:00pm

Dance: 8:30pm Live Music by Vicki Brittle and Mississippi Snye

Dinner: 7:00pm

Sparkling Toast: 12AM

Contact cari@sandpointgc.ca for tickets

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Ruth Munyao, Ray Pender and David Reid at the Canadian Foodgrains Project in Admaston/Bromley Township.

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New director of County of Renfrew seeks input on forest management development and property at county Warden Peter Emon, Coun. Bob Sweet, chair of the County of Renfrew’s Development and Property committee and County of Renfrew chief administrative officer (CAO)/clerk Jim Hutton are pleased to announce that Craig Kelley will assume the duties of the director of Development and Property for the County of Renfrew. It was made official Nov. 30, by County council when they passed a resolution confirming the hiring recommendation made by the Recruitment Committee.

Kelley replaces the former director Paul Moreau, who moved to the director of Social Services position in July 2016.Sweet commented, “Craig Kelley brings a great deal of work experience and leadership to this position.

In the eight years that I have been chair of the Development and Property committee I have had many opportunities to work with Craig, and I am confident that he will continue to excel in his new role as the director of Development and Property.”

Hutton, shared this welcoming message; “I am very pleased that Craig has been appointed to the position of director of Development and Property for the County of Renfrew. I have worked with Craig when he was here at the County as the Business Development Officer, and in his recent role as chief administrative officer of Madawaska Township. Craig is an excellent fit for our organization and a great addition to our senior leadership team.”

A Recruitment Committee comprised of Sweet, Emon, Hutton, Paul Moreau, director of Social Services, County of Renfrew, and Bruce Beakley, director of Human Resources, County of Renfrew, began the process in September following the announced appointment of Paul Moreau as the director of Social Services.

A total of 29 individuals applied for the position, and the recruitment committee then interviewed the final five applicants before selecting Kelley. Kelley has more than 10 years of municipal experience, including the three years as the business development officer for the County of Renfrew between 2011 and 2014, and two years as the CAO for the Township of Madawaska Valley. Kelley had this comment about his new role. “I am very pleased with the decision of County Council. I look forward to a productive relationship with council, the CAO, the senior leadership team, the Development and Property staff and the local municipalities in my new role.”

Kelley will be commencing employment with the County of Renfrew early in 2017.

Operation Snowsuit needs public’s help

Operation Snowsuit is in need of monetary donations as well as items, especially of certain sizes. Due to increased need last winter (up over 25 per cent from the previous year), as well as the increasing need this year, the group is in need of everyone’s help!

“We have depleted all funds targeted for Operation Snowsuit as these are used to buy items that have not been donated,” said a press release. “In the past this program has been sustainable due to a steady flow of monetary donations, and many schools, businesses and groups collecting items. Our hope is that the community rallies to help us before the severe weather hits.”

Also needed are volunteers who could donate a few hours per week sorting, and repacking items, ensuring that local children receive decent clean and in good repair winter wear so that they can stay warm and dry, and can have fun outside during recess and after school. Monetary donations always welcomed. For specific sizes needed or for information, or to find out how you can help please contact Lyn Smith at: 613-735-9579 or email at: lsmith@phoenixctr.

The County of Renfrew has recently completed the Draft 2017-2026 Forest Management Plan for the Renfrew County Forests.

The Forest Management Plan (FMP) outlines the objectives and strategies for the sustainable management of County-owned forests, as well as operational details on County Forest lands for the time period of Jan. 1, 2017 to Dec. 31, 2026.

FOREST LAND

The Renfrew County Forest (RCF) land base is 6,527 hectares scattered over 53 different parcels, representing about 0.8% of the total land within the administrative area of the County of Renfrew.

The first forest, the Beachburg Tract, was purchased in 1951 under the Agreement Forest Program with the Ministry of Natural

Resources and Forestry.

The County assumed full responsibility of managing these lands on April 1, 2000.

These areas are actively managed for economic, social and ecological values: today, and for generations to come.

DRAFT

County Council approved circulation of the Draft FMP on November 30, 2016.

The Draft FMP is available online for public viewing at http://www.countyofrenfrew. on.ca/_documents/development-property/ 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. “The Renfrew County Forest supplies wood to local mills, provides diverse wildlife habitat, and offers recreational opportunities for residents and visitors.

The goal of all sustainable forest management, including the Draft 2017-26 Renfrew County Forest Management Plan, is to ensure that these values continue to be provided for all future generations.” Commented; Lacey Rose, County Forester, County of Renfrew.

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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Four local businesses collected 82 toys for Family and Children’s Services (FCS) of Renfrew County’s Angel Tree, which will go to local children for Christmas. Times Fiber Canada (TFC) has participated in the program for 14 years and Laurie MacMillian helps organize those involved. This year Scapa, Deslaurier Custom Cabinets and all departments from the Renfrew Victoria Hospital as well as TFC helped collect the toys. Presenting the toys from TFC are Andrew Parker and Joanne Laviolette to Buffie Rathwell with FCS.

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Visit knowyourenergyscore.ca for full details. * Incentive amounts for annual fuel savings achieved are: $1,000 for 15–24%, $1,600 for 24–49% and $2,100 for 50% and up. Full program details are available at www.knowyourenergyscore.ca This Program is funded by Ontario’s Green Investment Fund and delivered by Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. in partnership with the Government of Ontario.

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Tree of Lights lit with major cheque presentation TIFFANY LEPACK tlepack@metroland

The 26th annual Christmas tree lighting hosted by the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation was held on Dec. 2 in Low Square and was marked with a major donation from the foundation to the hospital.

Randy Penney, president and chief executive officer at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) was presented a cheque for $1.7 million from Jim Lemenchick, foundation chair and Barb Desilets, foundation executive director.

“It was huge,” Desilets said of the donation. “ We just have to acknowledge the support of the community.”

Penney noted there are so many developments happening at the hospital, including the upcoming CT upgrade. “This is really about our community investing in their hospital. When it is all said and done we are going to be reinvesting about $35 million into renovating and expanding,” said Penney in a statement.

“Your generosity allows our staff to provide the quality care that we do.”

To officially light the tree Desilets called upon Liam Mick, whose first prize 2015 Renfrew Fair entry was a tribute to the hospital.

“Liam comes from a long line of

the RVH medical community with grandfather Dr. Art Dick; great grandmother was a manager at RVH and today his mom Laura is part of the operating room staff,” said Desilets. “Liam’s countdown brought on the lights and it also brought Santa who handed out handmade RVH tree cookies thanks to the dietary staff at RVH.” Megan Hazen a Renfrew Collegiate Institute grad, was recognized for her artwork on this year’s card.

The third-year University of Toronto student says she was thrilled to create this year’s card, which is on sale for $20 to support the foundation.

The Renfrew’s Children’s Youth Chorus entertained the crowd and were led by Jessica Belanger.

“This year the crowd was treated to a solo by Jessica, which was amazing,” said Desilets.

“We can certainly see why the choir sounds as they do under her direction. We really appreciate them making time for this event season after season.”

Desilets says this year is special as Gerald and Wanda Tracey are matching donations up to $25,000.

To make your gift to Tree of Lights you can visit the foundation website or call the hospital foundation at 613-432-8841, ext. 312.

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The Renfrew Victoria Hospital Tree of Lights was officially lit in Low Square on Friday, Dec. 2 with more than 100 people attending the event. There was also a major cheque presentation, left, to Randy Penney, president and chief executive officer at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital of $1.7 million from Jim Lemenchick, foundation chair and Barb Desilets, foundation executive director.

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John Troutman, Whelan Helferty-Scott and Levi Marchand sit on the new bench with Dan Enright and Wyatt Foden standing behind.

Buddy Bench in Douglas The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board has recently installed Buddy Benches at many of their schools this fall including at St. Michael’s Catholic School in Douglas.

The benches are designed to encourage students to be inclusive and to watch out for one another. Sandy Brannan, safe schools coordinator, attended the school and introduced the students to the program, explaining that the bench is a place students can go to if they are looking for something to do or someone to play with. The students are asked to use the bench

as a place where they can look around and see what activities they could join. All students are encouraged to keep an eye on the bench and, if they see someone there, ask if they would like to join their game or activity.

The cedar benches were built under the direction of teacher Steve Charkavi, by some students from St. Joseph’s Catholic High School in Renfrew. They are very grateful to Renfrew Home Hardware for donating some two-byfours to support the cause and help them cut the cost down.

Give the gift of time this Christmas season ELAINE TREMBLAY Renfrew and Area Seniors Home Support Volunteer

It’s that time of the year again…

December has come and with it all the joys of Christmas. But what is the real meaning of Christmas? For some seniors, Christmas is a time of sorrow.

Many are saddened at Christmastime when they think of their loved ones who will not be able to come home for various reasons. Turkey dinners may be only a wish and not a reality for some. Yet, Christmas can be a season of great joy and the gift for giving or sharing.

As part of the community why don’t we take a moment and share our joy with a senior whom you know that will be alone this Christmas and spend a few minutes by just talking to them and wishing them a Merry Christmas, bring a smile to their faces. You can also bring them something that you baked or a meal and will make them feel that you care. So take this time and bring a smile to someone and peace in their heart.

This holiday season why not consider giving the gift of time? We cur-

rently have several clients on a wait list for our friendly visiting program. The one-on-one contact established during friendly visits helps alleviate loneliness and stimulates quality of life by providing friendship and ongoing communications, two ingredients for healthy living. Volunteers and clients are matched on mutual interests; no one should be alone, especially during the holidays.

Your time is the greatest gift you can offer but when we are all so busy, sometimes this isn’t possible. When gift giving think about the challenges your seniors have and what may help them. Consider gifts such as; certificates for care giving, taxis, hairdressers, food and other delivery services.

Pedicures and home visits from a trained foot nurse as feet can be troublesome for older folks. Massage therapists will also travel to their homes and treat them to a massage. If buying books, be sure to check the print size and the weight of the book so that it will be comfortable for them to enjoy.

Renfrew and Area Seniors Home Support would like to thank all of our volunteers for your continued support; we recognize the effort and value

of their work daily. Our volunteers are always so quick to assist us in any capacity we may need them – we are truly blessed.

Renfrew and Area Seniors Home Support would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May the joy of the season be with you all!

If you would like to volunteer and make a difference in a seniors’ life or if you require our services, please call the office at 613-432-7691 or visit our website for more information at www.renfrewhomesupport.ca.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS 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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Holiday Hours Municipal Office The office will be closed Monday, December 26, 2016 and Tuesday, December 27, 2016 Transfer Stations All Transfer Stations will be CLOSED On Christmas Day – Sunday, December 25, 2016 and New Year’s Day – Sunday, January 1, 2017

DATED at Renfrew, Ontario this 24th day of November, 2016.

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

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TOWNSHIP OF WHITEWATER REGION CHRISTMAS HOURS OFFICE Friday, December 23rd, 2016 - Closed Monday, December 26th, 2016 - Closed

Township of Whitewater Region Environmental Services Department Notice: Holiday Waste Site Hours

Monday, January 2nd, 2017 - Closed

*** Back to Normal Office Hours ***

SEASONS GREETINGS FROM COUNCIL AND STAFF If you would like to volunteer and make a difference in a seniors’ life or if you require our services, please call the office at 613-432-7691 or visit our website for more information at www.renfrewhomesupport.ca.

The Ross Landfill Site, 990 Kohlsmith Road, will be closing at 12:00 PM noon both: Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24th, 2016 & New Years Eve, Saturday, December 31st, 2016 For further information please contact: Steven Hodson, Environmental Services Manager Township of Whitewater Region Office: (613) 646-2282 ext. 127 Cell: (613) 635-1517 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, December 15, 2016 23

Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums announces new executive RENFREW HIGHLAND PIPES AND DRUMS

Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums new executive members are Melissa Friske, front left, secretary/treasurer and Robert Labre, band manager. In the back are Jim Savage, pipe major, Clark Smith, past president and Rob McKenzie, president. Also on the executive but not pictured are Marlaine Palmer, historian and Graham Jamieson, equipment manager.

In November the Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums elected a new executive for the coming two years.

Members of the executive are: president and lead drummer: Rob McKenzie, pipe major: Jim Savage, secretary/treasurer: Melissa Friske, historian: Marlaine Palmer, equipment manager: Graham Jamieson and band manager: Robert Labre.

BOOKING THE PIPE BAND

Many of you are familiar with Graham Jamieson as the go to person for booking the band but he has retired from the position of band manager and will now be concentrating on equipment only. This means that if you, or your organization wishes to hire the band the person to call is our new band manager Robert Labre at 613-401-6955. Labre will explain the fee schedule for bookings and assist you in securing the band for your function. Contacting him several weeks or months in advance of your event will increase your chances of securing the band.

NEW BAND MEMBERS

New members are welcome to join the band at any time.

We welcome young and adult, male and female members. We practice at the Renfrew Legion each Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. If you already know how to play the pipes and/or drums come out any Tuesday evening and join in on the practice.

If you would like to learn to play the pipes or drums, or just get more information call 613-585-6804.

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Priceless log cabin style quilt to be auctioned at 90th annual farm show In 2017, the Ottawa Valley Farm Show will be celebrating its 90th anniversary in several ways, including with new logo and website, already completed, and a commemorative quilt.

Leading up to the March 14-16 show, a pickup truck sponsored by Bean Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd., Carleton Place, wrapped in eye-catching rural scenes and the new logo, has been attending various agricultural events to promote the 90th anniversary. Over the next few weeks, the truck will participate in a number of community Christmas parades.

Several special events will be staged during the 90th show itself, including auction of the anniversary quilt as part of the annual Prestigious Pedigreed Seed Sale raising funds for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. To date, the sale has collected $130,000.

The burgundy and beige log-cabin style quilt with each block radiating out from a golden wheat field is now being assembled by up to 10 volunteers lead by Nancy Grundy who estimates that some 25 hours have already been invested in the project.

When completed, the quilt will fit a king-size bed.

It’ll be reversible, with the flip side

featuring a 40-by-40-inch appliqued landscape encompassing both the old and new logos of the farm show and the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association, which has sponsored it since 1927 when it started in Renfrew County as a rotating seed competition and exhibition.

“The landscape celebrates evolution of the farm show. You can use it on the bed or flip it over and hang it on the wall,” Grundy observed, adding that it’s priceless. “It’s the one and only.”

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In the 1950s, the show moved to Ottawa as a central location and began taking on machinery and other attractions, leading up to the modern configuration with 350 exhibitors staged at the EY Centre adjacent to Ottawa International Airport.

The seed and feed exhibition remains at the heart of the show.

As she has for the past several years, Grundy will co-ordinate the quilt display at the farm show, focusing in 2017 on heritage quilts.

She invites anyone with a quilted family heirloom they would like to display to contact her at 613-4893136.

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Two Christmas concerts planned by well-known trio Dec. 17 and 19 For the second year in a row, a Christmas concert will occur featuring three talented performers who all call the region home. A Christmas Celebration in Story and Song features many seasonal favourites combined with stories about the songs and fea-

tures Lisa Webber, James Hrkach and Mike McCormick.

Christmas is a time of family, of friends and especially music and is celebrated all over the world.

“We want to not only sing some of our favourite songs of the season,

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but tell many of the stories behind these songs. How and when they were written or interesting things that happened around the song,” says McCormick. “However, we won’t hog all of the singing, we’ll do some old favourite carols and invite the audience to

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These three individuals have wide ranging experience in music, theatre and education. Webber is a voice teacher, choral conductor and professional mezzo-soprano.

Originally from Alberta, she moved to Ottawa where she received a Master’s of Music in Vocal Performance.

Once in the Ottawa Valley, she founded the Arnprior Summer Music Camps, the Arnprior Community Choir, Two Rivers Musical Productions, the Ottawa Valley Girls Choir and an exciting ladies ensemble, “Tutti.”

Hrkach is an artist/educator who works from his Studio for the Arts just outside of Arnprior. He has enjoyed supporting the arts in this area through involvement in music, theatre and visual art events over the last four decades.

One of the founding members of Canada’s favourite musical comedy troupe The Arrogant Worms. McCormick moved to the area in 2001. Since then he has become more of a fixture on the local scene at the Neat Cafe, Dragonfly Golf Links and Trinity-St. Andrews United Church.

The show will blend carols from a variety of sources with some of the stories behind the songs. “One of the tunes, The Angel Gabriel is based on

a Basque carol, ‘Birjina gaztetto bat zegoen,’” says Hrkach.

The focus of the show will be the vocal harmonies of the trio; highlighted by their choice to go with a quieter acoustic accompaniment of guitars.

Although a new ensemble of experienced performers, the three have embraced social media.

A series of YouTube videos has begun with the first being a version of Silent Night, followed up with their rendition of Still, Still, Still. This year the group also debuts their nine song recording also entitled A Christmas Celebration.

After the success of their seasonal concerts last year, the trio followed by making an appearance at the variety show for the Renfrew Refugee Group.

Their rendition of Lynn Miles’ “What if You Were a Refugee” with the Renfrew Children’s Youth Chorus was a highlight of the day and brought tears to many.

This year’s performances are both at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 17 at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church in Renfrew and at Lochwinnoch Presbyterian Church on Monday, Dec. 19. There is no charge for the performance but a goodwill offering will be collected. For more information email mike@mikemccormick.ca

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Christmas at Galilee Centre Dec. 18 A dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ will be held at, and in support of Galilee Centre in Arnprior on Sunday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m.

Director and actor Anda Sprudzs tells us “this year there are eight different voices involved in a regrouping of the familiar cast of characters. This

year the wonderful cast includes Mary Campbell, Katherine Miller-Gatenby, Rosemary Jones, Andy Kalnins, John Cavill, Charlotte and Hal Leitch.”

Tickets for this annual fundraiser extravaganza are $40 per adult, and $25 per child 12 and under can be purchased by calling Galilee Centre 613623-4242, ext 21.

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1379 CHENAUX ROAD

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834 BARRETT CHUTE RD.

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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17 MEADOW STREET, COBDEN VILLAGE • $67,900

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Acreage available on June St. for development Proceed on Lisgar to June St. Turn north & there it is!

RCI Christmas Concert Dec. 14

The Renfrew Collegiate Institute Music Department is pleased to present the annual Christmas Concert on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 at the door. Donations to the Renfrew and District Food Bank would be greatly appreciated. Katherine Jamieson, Moira Friske, Emily Belliveau, and Grace Reid, from left, are among the students who will be performing.

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1149 FOY RD. ADMASTON

Asking $275,000 for this 4 BR 10 yr. old country home minutes from town on a quiet road.

MLS# 1037750. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

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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.

1848 FRONTENAC RD.

Asking $139,900 for this well cared for 2 BR home in Matawatchan. Spacious interior with garage and 1 acre of land. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

1595 WHITTON RD.

Asking $324,900 for this 4 BR home on 9+ acres in a private setting on the edge of town. Open concept, hardwood flooring, new furnace in Oct, great mature forest, walk-out basement, shows very well. MLS# 1033387. Call Peter 613-432-0319

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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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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15266 HIGHWAY 17, HALEY'S

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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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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149 HARRY ST.

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.

128 BONNECHERE STREET SOUTH Spacious 2 Storey brick home, offers 2 levels of living space.

Separate building, adjacent to the house, converted into a 2 bedroom apartment, providing extra income. Paved Driveway.

Asking $149,900. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

292 GRIST MILL RD., EGANVILLE

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.

45 CHARRON LANE - MOTIVATED SELLER!

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.

150 IVY AVE.

Asking $299,900 for this 5 BR home in Horton Heights, updated throughout, private pool in rear yard, finished basement. MLS# 1024001. Call Peter 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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Renfrew trustee Susan Humphries, left, is the new vice-chair for the Renfrew County District School board and Wendy Hewitt was recently acclaimed as the new chair of the board.

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149 STEVENSON CRES

Put your holiday getaway or retirement home here in this very popular subdivision across from Calabogie Peaks!This flat level lot offers enough area at .5 of an acre to build your dream home. Enjoy year round recreation with great golf, boating, fishing, swimming, as well as skiing right across the road. Deed access to the lake is included too.Take a look today!

• LOCATION, LOCATION….this well maintained 4 bedroom home is a must see.

• 4 finished levels gives everyone their own space. Main floor office, master bedroom, formal open concept living/dining with stone gas fireplace.

Beautiful galley kitchen, cozy sunken family room.

• Upgrades done throughout. Double carport & treed lot

$48,900 MLS# 1037734 Call Mike Coulas 613-432-0092

$322,500 MLS# 1037307 Call Gerry O’Neil or Cathy O’Neil 613-432-0073

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41 MCGARRY AVE.

• Lovely Cape Cod on an estate lot in Beachburg • Built in 2004, 3 bedroom family home.

• 150’X 655’. In excellent shape, just move in! 2 baths, main floor laundry, attached garage. Full, unfinished basement.

Solid storey & a half in quiet neighborhood. Refinished original hardwood flooring throughout with “NEW”main floor bath & 2 beds!

2 more beds upstairs for a total of 4 bedrooms. Large eat-in kitchen, NEW gas heat, newer windows & central air make this one a true value! Great family home that’s move in ready for a quick closing!

$262,500 MLS# 1023045 Call Sherri Cobus to 613-432-1947.

$169,900 MLS# 1007739 Call Mike Coulas at 613-432-0092

716 CALVIN ROAD • 2 bedroom home on a private lot in the country with new well & septic • Main level with eat-in kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedrooms.

Master features patio doors to large wrap around deck.

• Finished lower level with family room & bathroom

$182,500 MLS# 1015512 Call Gerry O’Neil 613-432-2333 or Mike Coulas 613-432-0092

126 MARJORIE ROAD • 3 + 1 Bedroom home situated on the outskirts of Cobden on 2+ Acres.

• Built in 2010 with ICF Foundation, propane furnace, central air & attached double garage • Open concept with laminate & ceramic flooring throughout. Finished lower level with family room, 4pc bath/laundry & bedroom

$339,000 MLS# 1033084 Calll Cathy O’Neil 613-432-0073

540 CARDINAL LANE

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4987 CALABOGIE ROAD

• Ottawa River Waterfront home.

• Wonderful 3 bedroom brick bungalow with 2 baths, on 180 Ft. of BEAUTIFUL shoreline.

• Private grounds with mature trees, pavilion, gazebo, deck, 3 Bay garage + Double garage. Full unfinished basement.

• This home is a show piece! Many updates, including: wiring, windows, furnace, a/c, steel roof, flooring and sunken master bedrm.

• Living & family rooms on the main. mf laundry. Private yard with patio, front and side verandas, double paved drive.

• Close to amenities. 15 min to Renfrew. Quick access onto Hwy 17 for commuters. Make this your home today!

Imagine the possibilities! Once used as a home gallery, this home has so much potential to explore your dreams! On the main road for maximum exposure this home has 2 beds, large living/dining area plus a super garage at the back measuring 31'x26'. Built on a slap with geo-thermal heat throughout, including the garage/workshop. Almost 2 acres of level property ensures privacy with plenty of parking too. A super deal!

$525,000 MLS# 1034157 Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947

253 BONNECHERE ST.

$245,000 MLS# 1028555 Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947. See all the pics on my website

$269,000 MLS# 1036462 Call Mike Coulas 613-432-0092

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At a meeting in early December each year, the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) elects trustees to various positions and committees. This year finds us with a new chair and vice-chair as those positions can only be held for a maximum of two years.

Trustee David Shields has been chair for the past two years and stepped down at the end of the board meeting in November. He will of course remain on the board as past chair and trustee. Trustee Wendy Hewitt was acclaimed as the new chair of the board. This is Hewitt’s second elected term and she has been vice-chair for the past two years. In her acceptance speech, she described the RCDSB as follows: “We all come from different backgrounds, different skill sets and that’s what makes us a great team! I appreciate the fact that you all have a commitment and focus for student achievement and well-being. And I know as we move forward that will never be lost.

“I was very pleased to be elected as vice-chair and I look forward to working more closely with Hewitt, the great trustees around the table including our enthusiastic student trustees and of course the director and senior administration team.”

Two other key positions included trustee Leo Boland elected to the program and personnel committee chair and Marjorie Adam elected to lead the finance and facilities committee.

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00 ARGYLE ST., S. Commercial lot would suit a convenience store/car wash unlimited possibilities. Located on busy street with different business opportunities!! $100,000 MLS# 1033745 Cathy O’Neil 613-432-0073 or Gerry O’Neil 613-432-2333

Six hundred students from RCDSB attended WE Day at the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa in early November.

Over 16,000 students from across the region attended this day to celebrate a year of action that has transformed communities and changed lives. Tickets cannot be bought for this event as the demonstration of good works is the key to admission. This year we

are especially proud of two individuals who were singled out - Admaston Public School teacher Karyn Martin, being selected as the celebrity educator on stage to address the audience and Nic Edge from Arnprior District High School (ADHS) was awarded the Sovereign’s Medal for volunteers by the Governor General of Canada for his exceptional volunteer work at ADHS and his community. Nic is also one of our student trustees sitting on the RCDSB. BROADBAND MODERNIZATION

The Ministry of Education has launched a broadband modernization program to bring broadband speed to fully support the requirements of teaching and learning.

The goal is to bring Ontario schools to the industry target of one megabit per second per student for a k-12 digitally enabled learning environment.

Our board has been selected to be part of wave one and the following schools have been selected for the program: Queen Elizabeth Public School, and Renfrew Collegiate Institute in Renfrew and Champlain Discovery Public School in Pembroke.

NEW STRATEGIC PLAN

The board of trustees and staff at all levels are working together, along with input from stakeholders, to develop a revised strategic plan. This new plan will provide a road map for the next three years and should be finalized early in 2017. Watch for more information about the plan on the RCDSB website.

SEARCH UNDERWAY

Change is definitely in the air with the retirement of our current director of education, Roger Clarke. Working with a search firm, we are in the process of working through the various steps in filling this critical position.

Clarke is retiring at the end of January and we hope to have a new director in place within the following month.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Christmas and holiday season!

Family and Children’s Services of Renfrew County is a progressive, innovative multiservice social service agency serving children, adults and their families throughout the diverse communities of Renfrew County.

Board of Directors Would you like to play a role in governing the delivery of service to children and families in the County of Renfrew? Do you have six hours per month to dedicate to your community?

The volunteers from the Renfrew Collegiate Institute foods class cooking up a storm.

If so, applications are now being accepted for volunteers to serve on the Board of Directors of this agency. The application form may be downloaded at http://www.fcsrenfrew.on.ca/index.php/about/board-directors/ You may also request a copy by emailing Debbie Gervais, Executive Assistant at debbie.gervais@fcsrenfrew.on.ca, or by mail to: Debbie Gervais, Executive Assistant Family and Children’s Services of Renfrew County 77 Mary Street Pembroke, Ontario K8A 5V4 “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead

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Simone Lacobucci and Alison Legault, two executive Renfrew Kids Corp/Ontario Early Years Centre hosted its annual Break- board members, take a moment to smile during the fast with Mrs. Claus on Saturday, Dec. 3. Mrs.Claus and Hannah Jaques. event.

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Sunday, Dec. 11 was Ringette Day in Renfrew. The third annual Pink on the Rink game at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre pitted the Upper Ottawa Valley Junior A ringette team against a number of well-known adults who play hockey. When all was said and done, there were plenty of laughs and the ringette players took home the win and bragging rights, with a 5-3 score.

Above, Erica Mosseau steals the ring from Patrick Cayan.

Lilly Kluke has the ring and is ready to shoot at goalie Carolyn Wytenburg, who played for the men. Also on the ice are Patrick Cayan, Jim Lemenchick, Randy Penney and Shawn Bulger. Right, Khloe Bertrand sings the national anthem to open the game.

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Renfrew Minor Hockey Association weekly games wrap up Bantam Wolves, now 9-0, dropped to Muskrat Nov. 28 in Cobden by and 8-3 count. Meadow Congdon was in goal. Colby Bleeks fired four goals, Alexander Vanderploeg and Crawford Leavoy scored two goals each.

Wolves won their ninth straight 9-2 over Petawawa on Dec. 4 at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre (MAC).

Congdon was sharp, making 18 saves.

Vanderploeg hit the twine four times, Colby Bleeks scored once and set-up three. Hayden Moore, Jack Stewart, Kelson Hart and Carter Sammon netted goals.

Dawson Pennock scored the goal, Zoey Breshanan drew the helper. Renfrew won twice 5-2 over Perth/Lanark, Kolton Osipenko scored twice others

by Chase St. Michael, Owen Daber and Duncan Lennox. Wolves shutout Brockville 2-0 on goals by Owen Daber and Kolton Osipenko. Carter Debeau and Wyatt Crozier shared the shutout Renfrew were nipped by North Glengarry Stormont 2-1 on a goal by Osipenko. Goalies were hot, but to get beat by the officials in the semi-final did not help matters. Renfrew lost in league play Nov. 27 6-1.

Kolton Osipenko scored.

Atoms played at home at MAC Dec. 7 against Valley Storm. Wolves overcame a 4-0 deficit to come up short with a score of 4-3. Debeau and Crozier were tremendous.

Osipenko had a pair and drew an assist on Daber’s tally in the last minute. Atoms are 4-6-3 after 13 games.

In novice Wolves action, they played in the Silver Stick in Colburn and just came up short in the final 3-0 to Ayr Flames. Kale Osipenko in goal was tremendous winning four times.

Wolves won the opener Dec. 2 against Petawawa 4-1. Kent Greer scored three and Byron Box one. Wolves shut out Newcastle 7-0, Osipenko with the

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Renfrew won at home Dec. 5 against Petawawa 4-2. Jared Burnette, Carter Bleeks and Ben Scheuneman scored. Renfrew are off to silver stick championship in Sarnia Jan. 6, 7 and 8 after the big weekend in Pembroke to advance.

Wolves are 8-1 in nine games.

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Renfrew travelled to Brockville on Dec 2-4 winning twice and losing twice.

Renfrew lost to Gananoque 15 seconds into overtime 2-1 on a five-onthree power play no less.

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shutout, Greer with three goals and three assists; Brennan Pole, Easton Curley, Thomas Nerezny and Jaxson Scobie also scored.

Renfrew beat Highland Storm 6-1.

Greer had four more. Byron Box and Brennan Pole had solos. Renfrew nipped RWC Crusaders 5-4 in overtime in the semi-final. Greer scored four plus the winner two minutes in.

Byron Box scored one. Greer was hot in five games with 14 goals.

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Northern Photo beat Petawawa 4-1 on Dec. 6 at MAC. Connery Campbell made 17 saves for the win. Ethan Joudrey had a pair, others by Ryan Boudreau and Cole Turcotte fired his club-leading 18th goal of the season.

Northern Photo is now 4-3-2 in nine games.

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ATOM HOUSE Personalize It is 9-1-1 in 11 starts.

Barker’s Collision Centre lost 2-1 MY FM tied twice and lost 2-0 in the to Arnprior in overtime in a Cobden barn in Westmeath. MY FM tied in tournament.

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Rink Rats split their games Dec. 3 and Dec. 4 at home, 6-3 set back to Fort Colounge but won 6-1 over Cobden. Jackson Sammon had four goals, William Moriarity and Thomas Roselar also scored.

Roselar, Kip Stevenson and Roselar against Fort Colounge. Noah Hein was in goal.

Eganville beat Pizzeria 5-0 Dec.4, Ross McGregor in goal.

Fred Hansma Construction got two wins over Deep River 7-2 and 4-2 Pembroke Dec. 1.

Kyler Rea was in goal for FHC and was solid. Zachary Clemmer scored twice, Eric Hill also got a pair.

Josh Rudy two goals and one by Ryder Scobie.

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Canadian Tire went to Brockville Dec. 4 going to the semi-final losing 6-0 to the host team. CTC also lost to another powerful Brockville team 3-0. CTC won 4-1 over Ottawa Center and 5-2 over Stittsville. Colin Charron fired five goals, Emmett Lavallee two.

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Valley Automation in first place in men’s hockey

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The Renfrew Timberwolves of the Central Canada Hockey Tier 2 League had one game on the schedule this week against the number one-ranked team in their division.

The Perth Blue Wings easily defeated the Timberwovles 6-2 in Perth on Friday, Dec. 9.

After the first period the two teams were even with no one able to score, but in the second the Blue Wings exploded with six unanswered goals.

The Timberwolves were able to net two in the third.

Getting on the scoresheet for Renfrew was Alex Paquette on the power play assisted by Riley Poirier and Nych Paquette at the 7:27 mark.

Five minutes later Ryan Pettigrew added the other goal, unassisted.

The netminding duties were split between Jacob Drover who started the game and played 40 minutes, making 29 saves and Ethan Lapenskie who played the third period, making 14 saves.

The Timberwolves are currently in last place in the Richardson Division with a record of 3-23 for eight points. Perth is tied for first place with the Arnprior Packers with 47 points.

The Wolves have two games this week.

On Friday, Dec. 16 they host the Blue Wings at MaTe-Way Activity Centre with an 8 p.m. puck drop and on Sunday, Dec. 18 they travel to Athens to face the fourthplace Aeros for a 7:30 p.m. start. Their last game before LAURIE WEIR/METROLAND the Christmas break is on Dec. 23 against the Packers in Perth’s Jake McArthur flips the puck around Renfrew’s Jack RouArnprior at 8 p.m. leau on Dec. 8 as the Blue Wings earned a 6-2 win over the Wolves.

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On Sunday, Dec. 4, Ottawa Valley Physiotherapy (OVP) beat Renfrew Pizzeria 4-1 in men’s recreation hockey at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre.

OVP goals came from Jordan Laronde, Kyle Warren, Steve Radke, and Kyle Rawley and for Pizzeria, Randy Smith got his first goal of the season. Winning goalie was Nathan Vandekemp with 19 saves. Netminder Tyler Miller took the loss, making nine saves on 13 shots.

Then on Thursday, Dec. 8, Valley Automation Control (VAC) overcame Milowen 6-3.

VAC is in first place with a 10-1-1 record and 21 points.

VAC goals came from Kip Mulvihill (three assists), Mike Newberry, Matt Box (two assists), Gregg Gould, Ryan McIntyre and Ryan Lepine. Milowen goals came from Connor Budarick (two assists), Jeff Jones and Patrick Dick.

Zach McIntyre was the winning netminder with 13 saves and Steve Bowes took the loss with 19 saves. Cobus Homes beat Pitt Contracting 7-2. Cobus goals came from Troy Riopelle (two), Chad Davis (three), Paul Simard and Austin Scheuneman. Brandon Thompson and Chad Thompson netted the Pitt goals. Michel Simard was winning netminder with 21 saves and Garry Dillabough took the loss, saving 15 shots.

In the scoring race, Kyle Couvieau of Renfrew Pizzeria has 19 goals and seven assists for 26 points, VAC’s Kip Mulvihill has 11 goals and 13 assists for 24 points, VAC’s Mike Newberry has 12 goals and 11 assists for 23 points, Chad Davis of Cobus Homes has six goals and 12 assists for 18 points and Ryan McIntyre has four goals and 13 assists for 17 points.

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All of the staff at Wilson Investments would like to wish you and your family a wonderful, fun-filled holiday!!!

We wish you all a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!

Thank you to everyone who attended our Ten35 Open House and for all the donations of food and toys for the Renfrew Food Bank and the Renfrew Childrens’ Centre!

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Baskets for the Bank raises more than $1,400 for food bank ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL

With this year’s effort being the sixth, St. Joseph’s High School’s Baskets For the Bank event continues to make a major contribution toward assisting the local food bank in its efforts to meet the needs of those less fortunate among us.

Christmas is a time of peace and joy. Of music and light. But for too many, it can be a time of significant despair, brought about by the harsh reality that many people in this community lack the sufficient resources to celebrate the season in a manner that a lot of us take for granted.

That’s where Jaguars step in.

Baskets For the Bank is essentially a basketball game between the school staff and members of the school’s four basketball teams, male and female.

For the record, the staff always wins these competitive encounters, based upon solid defensive schemes, lightening quick transitions, quick ball movement on offensive attacks, and timely and deadly-accurate outside shooting.

Oh, and yes, there’s the cheating.

The students of St. Joseph’s attend the game after either ponying up $2 or contributing two items of nonperishable food items. Generous local

business owners, through donations, ensure that all students are able to attend, regardless of means. The result is a gym literally packed to the rafters, with both students and staff cheering on their favourite side, creating an atmosphere that is, at the same time, exciting and fulfilling.

For this year’s efforts, the game time totals were still being calculated, but the firm numbers currently on hand indicate that St. Joseph’s has raised over $1,400 in cash, and literally a truck load of food, all headed to the Renfrew Food Bank. Over the course of the six-year run, the school’s contribution toward this worthy cause is approaching $10,000 in cash donations, with countless articles of food adding to the resources of this very valuable and needed local charity.

School principal Brennan Trainor says this kind of thing is the norm for St. Joseph’s. “It never surprises me that we get this kind of response,” says Trainor, who doubled as the event’s public address announcer, and doing a very credible job of ‘calling’ a basketball game, despite being more of a volleyball guy.

“The staff organizers, the student organizers, they get behind this thing and jazz it up to the point where

there’s this awesome atmosphere in the building leading up to the event.

And the response from the student body is very positive.”

Trainor also credits a built-in willingness, even desire, to help others as part of the event’s success. “Everyone has this incredible Christmas Spirit, but to be honest, it’s a spirit that seems to be present year-round.

The staff, students, the local businesses that get behind us on these things, it’s just a good feeling to see the school community come together like this to benefit the larger community.”

If there’s such a thing as a win-win in life, then this would certainly fall into that category.

The basketball is actually very good, the atmosphere is electric, and Michael McMahon’s latest foray into game-time basketball fashion is a must-see for just about anyone. In short, it’s fun, and downright funny as well. To know that the whole thing contributes toward such a worthy cause just adds a certain warmth to the whole thing.

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Masters Provincials qualifiers heat up for Renfrew curlers ANDY SKLEPOWICZ Behind the Glass

The road to the Masters Provincials final qualifiers took the Warren and Smith teams to Brighton the weekend of Dec. 3 and 4 and the team of Rob Warren, Don Rouble, Ron Townson and Andy Humphries had a strong opening game against the Glengarry Stuart McKay rink with a huge steal of three in the seventh that had the opponents shaking hands and a 5-0 win.

They stayed hot in their second game against the Richard Davis team from Carleton Heights scoring a huge five in the sixth to break open a close game and take a 10-4 win.

This put them up against their past nemesis, also from Carleton Heights, the Ed Warren foursome in the A-side championships.

Rob’s lads played well, stealing key ends early and going into the last end up two but without hammer. But the eighth end was a different story as hits were on the wrong side of the nose and four points were given up to lose by two.

This put the R. Warren team into the B-final and a last shot at a provincial berth.

They were up against the Bruce Delaney team, now playing out of Russell. Facing a late game and a long drive after a tough loss led the team to decide to forfeit the game.

The other Renfrew team of Gary Smith, Dave Eady, Rory McKay and Phil Marcella did not advance despite some good curling. In

game one, they lost to Davis 7-5 after being tied 3-3 after five.

This put them on the B side against McKay and they scored deuces in the opening three ends and coasted to an 8-3 victory to put them into Sunday.

In their final game they fell 6-5 to Ivan Suddergaard from Cataraqui as the opposition posted the deciding two in the eighth with hammer.

The Autumn Leaves action split the Renfrew teams travelling to two sites. The team of Shelley Jamieson, Marg Dawson, Barb Roy and Theresa Mann travelled to Killaloe to play the hosts and curled well, winning 8-4 and 10-4.

Yvonne Sklepowicz, Laurie Millar, Anne MacNeil and Joan Hickey travelled to Arnprior to take on the host teams winning their first game handily and then losing 7-5 as each skip took turns with “oops” shots in the last two ends.

Low Cup play moved to Deep River with Renfrew playing Arnprior and the standings bunched up with teams looking to move past Renfrew for first. The team of Rob Warren, Don Rouble, Ed Hanson and Joe Kasaboski coasted to two wins 16-2 and 7-3. The Dave Eady rink with Andy Miller, Rory McKay and Bernie Leclaire tied Game 1 at 8-8 after trailing by 5 after 4 ends and hen relaxed with a big win in the afternoon.

The good day put some daylight between themselves and the chasing teams.

seph’s charity fundraiser Baskets For the Bank.

Preparing for Pink in the Rink

Junior A Coach and Upper Ottawa Valley (UOV) Ringette Association president Sean Benedict, decked out in his pink gear, helps Katie Belsher with her helmet during Pink in the Rink Sunday, Dec. 11 at the Ma-TeWay Activity Centre.

The third annual game at the Ma-TeWay Activity Centre featured a match-up between the UOV Junior A ringette team and a number of well-known adults who play hockey. The ringette players came out on top with a 5-3 score.

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The Reindeer Run was hosted by the RUNFrew Run Club on Dec. 3. Participants gathered for a quick photo before they took off collecting food for the Renfrew and District Food Bank.

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Reindeer Run collects food donations The RUNFrew Run Club hosted the Reindeer Run for the food bank on the morning of Saturday, Dec. 3. The participants gathered in front of the Bonnechere Bakery on Raglan Street in Renfrew before heading out for a festive fivekilometre fun run in 2 degree sunny weather.

Their contribution of non-perishable food items, collected in a red Bush Burro loaned by Berrylane Trailers, was accompanied by a dollar donations tally of $160.

Club members were joined by out-of-town runners from Deep River, Petawawa, Chalk River and Cobden who got the word and wanted to get into the spirit by starting their day with a five-kilometre run for the charity before hitting Renfrew shops for some serious Christmas shopping.

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The ladies golf executive from the Renfrew Golf Course organized an ugly sweater Christmas dinner party on Dec. 1 with 43 ladies attending including: Deb Hanniman, Ann McGregor, Beth Ellis and Carla Pilatzke. The ladies were asked to donate a toy to the Salvation Army drive and Jane Forrest was on hand to receive the toys. Proceeds from the night were donated to the Renfrew and District Food Bank.

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Renfrew skater excels at competition Sport Renfrew bingo Dec. 18 in Quebec, earns bronze medal

Under the B for a holly jolly good is set for Sunday, Dec. 18 at the time is the annual Sport Renfrew RCAF Wing.

Christmas Bingo.

The doors will open at 5 p.m. and This year the popular festive event the bingo starts at 7 p.m.

RENFREW FIGURE SKATING CLUB

Renfrew Skating Club member Holly Quinn recently made it onto the podium at the Asticou Invitational competition Nov. 17 to 20 in Aylmer, Quebec.

Quinn, 13, started off the competition with a mesmerizing pre-novice ladies long program skate to a medley from the movie classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

The Cobden native skated her way

onto the podium with a bronze medal.

“I was exceptionally proud of Holly and her long program skate,” said Quinn’s coach Katie Skerkowski.

“It was her first time competing the long and to make it onto the podium was amazing.”

Later in the day, the crowd watched in admiration as she performed her silver women’s interpretive program to the Titanic theme song ‘My Heart Will Go On.’ Her flawless skate secured her top spot on the podium and another gold

medal to add to her collection.

COMING UP

Next up for Renfrew Skating Club skaters is the Christmas Gala on Dec. 15, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ma-TeWay Activity Centre. Then it is the annual Interclub competition held in Renfrew this year on Sunday, Feb. 5.

For more information or to make a donation to our interclub competition, please contact club president Angela Brydges at macks90@hotmail.com.

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Door-to-door sales staff are falsely representing themselves as Renfrew Hydro staff Renfrew Hydro has received a number of calls from customers upset about aggressive tactics by sales people claiming to be employed by Renfrew Hydro and urging them to sign energy contracts.

Renfrew Hydro does not go door-to-door asking citizens to sign energy contracts.

Energy retailers and their salespeople do not represent Renfrew Hydro.

If you are approached at your door Sales people must wear and clearly display an identification badge, and give you his/her business card.

A sales person’s Identification Badge must be worn on the front of his/her outer clothing and: • clearly identify the retailer, that the salesperson is acting on behalf of the retailer, and is not a representative of Renfrew Hydro, the Ontario Energy Board or the Ontario Government • include a current photograph of the salesperson’s face, and his/her name, title and position • include an identification number for the salesperson and an expiry date The Business Card must list: • the licence number issued to the retailer by the Ontario Energy Board (OEB); • the name and address of the retailer; • the name of the salesperson acting on behalf of the retailer; • the toll-free telephone number of the retailer; and • the website address of the retailer.

How to report incidents of misrepresentation Call Renfrew Hydro at (613) 432-4884.

To make a complaint about an energy retailer to the Ontario Energy Board, make a note of the salesperson’s name, company, the date and time of the incident, and contact the OEB at 1-877-632-2727.

Other important information Never show the sales person your Renfrew Hydro account number unless you are going to sign a contract. Unscrupulous sales people can use this account number to transfer your account whether or not you have agreed to a new contract. Treat your account number like other personal information.

If you have signed a contract, you have a cooling off period. If you wish to cancel, you must notify the electricity retailer in writing within 10 business days.

At Hilltop Tabernacle 25197 Highway 41, (1 minute south of Griffith, on the hill)

Sales people must show you a contract listing all costs including a price comparison sheet (developed by the OEB) that shows the contract price being offered and the price currently charged by Renfrew Hydro, and a plain language disclosure statement which explains important information about the energy contract.

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BIRTHDAY

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Happy 50th Anniversary

Jean and Allan Smith On your 50th Wedding Anniversary Congratulations on your Golden Anniversary.

You are such great role models of commitment, kindness, compassion, integrity, and most important, love.

You are a beautiful example of what love should be and an inspiration to us as parents and grandparents.

Love and Best Wishes Always, Sandy & Sam, Bill, Amy, Lucas, Liam & Ben Suzie & Gabe

With love from your daughters!

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THANK YOU The family of the late Vivien Mooney wish to extend our sincere thank you and appreciation to family, friends, and co-workers for sharing this most difficult time with us, in the loss of our beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Thank you for your phone calls, cards, online condolences, for all who sent flowers, your monetary donations and food donations.

To Barb Scott and Heather Humphries who served us a wonderful meal. Mom spent her last years at Bonnechere Manor, thank you Dr. Dipaolo and staff at B.M. for your tender care and compassion. To Kevin White for the heartwarming eulogy and to Julie Johnston for her beautiful solos. To Matthew Brydges and his staff at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home for their special care and guidance, and to Rev. Susan Tough for your visits with mom and laying her peacefully to rest. Her grandchildren Dallas Mooney, Pam McLeod, Teddy Weiss and Ashley Henry, along with nephews Dave Mooney and Myron Inglis carried her to her final resting place beside our dad. Honourary pallbearers were nephews Barry Mooney and Ken Inglis, mom loved you all.

Sincerely, Darrell and Carole, Heather and Darwin, Janice and Bob, and Families

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HAPPY 60TH Mrs. Barbara Brown Head of G.T. Boutique December 11, 1956 Cheers!

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THANK YOU The family of the late Vivian Eady would like to express our sincere appreciation for the outpouring of love and support following the passing of our mother at her beloved farm on October 26, 2016. Thank you to all the wonderful, compassionate and dedicated health care providers who were involved in aiding mom to remain at her own home as per her wishes (CCAC, Bayshore, St. Elizabeth). She appreciated happy and cheerful visits each and every day. A special thank you to Dr. E Gordan and Heather for their ongoing support during challenging health situations and especially Dr. Gordan for your home visits. A special thank you to Rev. Richard Hollingsworth for ongoing hospital and pastoral visitation, spiritual guidance and family support and for the heartfelt message and comforting funeral ceremony.

Matt Brydges and staff for your guidance and assistance during this difficult time. Jean and Joan for your weekly visits and fellowship.

Thanks to Shirly and Ernie, Betty and Harvey for the lovely K.FC. lunches and the homemade special goodies that you provided on a regular basis. Mom especially enjoyed the laughter, cheerfulness and companionship. Pastor Earl Wall and Cheryl for prayful support and lovely music. Sharon and Tasha for heartfelt eulogies and Sarah, Caitlin and Leah Dougherty for your lovely singing to honour grandma. The special ladies and gentleman who prepared and served the delicious meal between Sunday Visitation and following the funeral service.

Everything was delicious, much appreciated and nourishing. Thank you to our families, neighbours, and friends for generously giving food, flowers, cards and phone calls and for the donations in honour of mother. Your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated.

She lives forever in our hearts, With love for our mom, A sincere thank you to everyone.

Sincerely, The family of Vivian Eady

THANK YOU The family of Gord “Boot� Amos would like to thank Dr. Schriver, Dr. Greenough and the wonderful nursing staff at the Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital for the special care given to Gord. A special thank you to Andre and staff at Pilon Family Funeral Home for their compassion and understanding of our close family. A heartfelt thank you to our friends and family near and far for their love and support during this difficult and sad time.

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Ronald Edward 1928 – 2016

Cloutier, Jason

THANK YOU The family of the late Clarence Norman Barr would like to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all who helped ease our sorrow at the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother. A special thank you to Clarence’s brothers, sisters, relatives and friends for their many acts of kindness, prayers, donations, condolences and words of sympathy during this difficult time. A very special thank you to Rev. Dr. Leo Hughes and Rev. David Hooper for their beautiful service and words of remembrance at the graveside, to the Arnprior Legion Branch # 174 and to Gib McMullen for their generosity, support and food that was prepared for the Celebration of Clarence’s Life.

We also wish to thank Leaps and Bounds, Walter Zadow Public School and Arnprior Aerospace for the beautiful flowers sent the day of the service and all who attended the Celebration of Life at the Legion in honour of Clarence. We would like to thank the Arnprior Hospital Emergency Team as well as the staff at the Ottawa Civic ICU. We also wish to thank those who made a donation to the Heart and Stoke Foundation and the ICU of the Ottawa Civic Hospital in memory of Clarence. A special thank you to Boyce Funeral Home for their professionalism and guidance. Although it is impossible to thank everyone individually, please be assured that your acts of kindness will remain with each one of us.

“Life is not forever, but love is.”

Sincerely Marlene Barr and Family

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MCINTYRE Mancel (Manny)

Of Cobden, passed away peacefully in Miramichi Lodge Pembroke, on Friday December 9, 2016 in his 95th year. Manny McIntyre beloved husband of the late Dorothy McIntyre nee Cardiff. Dear father of Kenneth (Margaret) McIntyre, Charlene Valiquette (David Valliere), Beth (Steve Anderson), Joan (Michael Byers), Carol McIntyre (Lance Laviolette), Gordon McIntyre (Karen Ridd). Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren.

Predeceased by a daughter Meda Marlene McIntyre, 2 sisters Loretta Wright, Lillian Quast and 1 brother Lloyd McIntyre.

Friends may call at the Fraser-Morris & Heubner Funeral Home Cobden, Friday December 16, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9pm.

Service in Grace United Church Cobden Saturday at 11am. Interment Admaston Cemetery following cremation. Donations to Grace United Church Memorial Fund or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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At his home on Friday December 2nd at the age of 44. Dear son of the late Jerome and Jean (nee Utronki). Jason will be greatly missed by his siblings Rod, Phillip, Tim, Deborah (Jeffrey Campbell), his step-father Mark Prinn, his niece and nephews, the Cloutier, Utronki and Prinn families. A Memorial Visitation will be held at the Goulet Funeral Home 310 Argyle St., S, Renfrew on Thursday December 8th from 7-9 pm. Memorial Prayers will be held at 9pm. Spring interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Donations in Jason’s memory may be made to the Robbie Dean Centre.

Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneralhome.com

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Mary Pavezka (1920-2016) It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Mary Patricia Pavezka (Ward). She went to sleep peacefully on December 5th with her sons by her side at her home in Arbutus Ridge, 2 days shy of her 96th birthday, after a brief stay in Cowichan District Hospital (Duncan BC). Mary was the beloved wife for 57 years of Vladimir Karel Pavezka (1914-2001). She was pre-deceased by her son Vladimir John (Holly) and leaves behind her sons Stephen and Peter, along with Sandra (grandsons’ mother) and grandchildren Christopher (Francis), Jordan (Anicée), Kevin (Melissa), Laura, and great-grandchildren Liam and Theadora. Mary taught in High Schools in England and Ontario (Windsor, Ottawa and Renfrew). The family would like to sincerely thank all of the doctors, nurses and caregivers who came to Mom’s aid, and to the many kind friends who helped so much. A celebration of Mary’s life will be held Saturday, December 10th at 1pm at the Arbutus Ridge Activity Centre, Cobble Hill, BC. A reception will follow on site. Arrangements made through Sands Funeral Chapel in Duncan. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Mary may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, or a charity of your choice.

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Winterford, Jacqueline “Jackie”

September 26, 1942-December 8, 2016

Passed away peacefully in the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital Thursday December 8, 2016. Jacqueline Winterford of White Lake, formerly of St. Catherine’s in her 75th year. Daughter of the late Arthur and June (Smith) Winterford. Dear sister of Bob Winterford (Ebby) of Fort Erie, ON, Jo Ann Winterford of Fredericton N.B. and Shirley Vaillancourt (Dave) of Wetaskiwin, AB. Predeceased by her sisters Penny and Shelley.

Will be fondly missed by many nieces and nephews. Arrangements by the Boyce Funeral Home, 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior.

There will not be a formal visitation or funeral service. Cremation to take place. In memoriams to the Arnprior Humane Society would be appreciated by her family.

Condolences/Donations/Tributes at www.boycefuneralhome.ca

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Peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital Civic Campus on Thursday December 1, 2016.

Ron is survived by his beloved daughter Adèle (David Farough) and his brother Bob (Babe) of Renfrew, Ontario. Also survived by nephews Doug (Arnprior), Stuart (Renfrew), and nieces Debbie and Denise (Arnprior), Tamara (Manotick).

Predeceased by his beloved wife Isabelle St. Michael and older brother Ray and his wife Estelle (Lewis). A celebration of Ron’s life will take place at the Pinecrest Visitation Center (2500 Baseline Rd, Ottawa) on Saturday January 7, 2017 from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Memorial donations may be made to the Seeing Eye Canada Organization. (www.seeingeye.org)

Bahm-Barker, Andrea Louise (nee Bahm) November 29, 1961-November 26, 2016

SCHLIEVERT, PATRICIA MARY

Born May 11, 1957, passed away with dignity and peace surrounded by her family at Almonte Country Haven on Sunday, December 11, 2016 after struggling with early onset dementia.

Patricia was the cherished daughter of the late Melville Schlievert and Catharina Kompier. She was the much loved sister of Antonia (Toronto); John and his wife Margaret (Merrickville) and Pamela (Arnprior) and special aunt of Cindy Schlievert and her husband Ray Huyghebaert (MacLaren’s Landing).

Some of us are lucky enough to know very special people in our lives; we were blessed to have one in our family.

Patricia’s family and friends are invited to share their memories of her during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Friday morning from 10 until 10:45 a.m. A Service to honor and remember Patricia will be conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Friday morning at 11 o’clock.

Interment will follow at the Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. The family wishes to thank the staff of Almonte Country Haven for the kindness and compassionate care given to Patricia and our family for the past three years. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Community Living Renfrew County South in Arnprior where Patricia spent many happy times.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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KOBUS, James Thomas

Peacefully at home, on Tuesday December 6, 2016, with his family by his side, Jim, age 88 years. Son of the late Stanley and Catherine (Utronki) Kobus.

Beloved husband of Irma Dorzek, for almost 65 years.

Dear father of Terry (Louise), Napanee, Michael (Kathy), Almonte, Cathy (Keith) Bilson, Renfrew, Sue Kobus, Kingston, Margo (Andy) MacFarlane, Ottawa.

Dear brother of Doris Kimberley, Renfrew. Survived by 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Visitation at the Goulet Funeral Home. 310 Argyle St. S., Renfrew, Wednesday: 2-4, 7-9 p.m. and after 9 a.m. Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Thursday December 8th at 10:30 a.m. Spring interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. In Memory of Jim, donations to Our Lady of Fatima Building Fund or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneralhome.com

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(Warrant Officer ret’d – Canadian Armed Forces) Peacefully at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Monday morning, December 5th, 2016; Reginald Hanna of Cobden; formerly of Port Colborne and Welland passed away following a brief illness.

He was 82. Beloved husband for over 60 years of Sybil (nee Lyons). Dearly loved father of John Hanna (Sheryl) of Cobden; Reg Hanna of Ottawa; Kelly Morin (Jean) of Victoria, B.C. and Peter Hanna (Lisa) of Stratford. Cherished and proud “Grandpa” of Alison, Joshua and Rachel Hanna; Peter Morin and Ben Chester and “Great-Grandpa” of 9. Dear brother of Roy Hanna of Belfast, Northern Ireland and Maureen May Ross (late Conrad) of Magnetawan, On. Predeceased by his parents: John and Rachel (nee Finley) Hanna; 2 brothers and 6 sisters. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends paid their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Saturday afternoon, December 10th from 2 to 3:45 p.m. A Service to remember Paddy Hanna was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Saturday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Spring interment Cobden Union Cemetery. In remembrance, a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the Hanna family.

Condolences/Donations/Webcast www.pilonfamily.ca

Andrea passed away unexpectedly Saturday November 26, 2016 while visiting with friends and family in Connecticut just 3 days shy of her 55th birthday. Most loving daughter of the late Willard Harold and Sarah “Margaret” (Stewart) Bahm of Arnprior. Andrea will be dearly missed by her husband Ralph Barker.

Beloved and devoted mother of Meghan Lapierre (Adam) and William Barker (Jennifer) and cherished grandmother of Mason and Ainsley. Dearly loved sister of Catherine Matheson, Leslie Maher (Peter), Kevin (Wendy), Mavis Lesway (Glen) and Jeffrey (Alison). She will be fondly remembered by her aunt Lois Owens. Andrea will also be missed by many cousins, nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Andrea was an accomplished singer and musical theatre performer, generously sharing her talents with her family and the community. She brought much joy to her family and many lives with her inspiring personality, beautiful smile, loving heart, and all her many talents. She was gracious in all ways possible , Andrea loved life and everything in it. She was a teacher and choreographer loving all her years spent at the Arnprior School of Dance, as well as a respected employee of Arnprior Aerospace for 36 years. Friends are invited to join her family during visitation at the Boyce Funeral Home, 138 Daniel Street, N, Arnprior Friday December 16, 2016 from 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.

A Memorial Service to honour Andrea’s life will be celebrated Saturday December 17, 2016 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Arnprior at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Sand Point Public Cemetery. A time of fellowship and refreshments with the family will follow in de Renzy Hall. In memory of Andrea, a donation to the Arnprior School of Dance would be greatly appreciated by her family.

Condolences/Tributes/Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca.

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In loving memory Richard Wieland

STEWART, Monique In memory of a loving mother and daughter who passed away December 18, 2013.

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In Loving Memory our TIMMINS, LLOYDofJOHN

(nee Russett) (Longtime Office Manager, St. John Chrysostom Parish, Arnprior) Suddenly and very unexpectedly at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Friday morning, December 9th, 2016.

Katherine Jesse Wagner of Arnprior passed away at the age of 64. Beloved wife for over 46 years of John. Dearly loved and devoted mother of Carrie-Lynn (Andrew Clyne); Wendy and Lisa (Gerard Goertz). Cherished and doting Granny/ Nanna of Damen, Avery, Malaïka, Keïsa and Alexis. Dear sister of Stewart Russett, Gordon Russett (Patsy) and Velda Mask (Lawrence). Special daughter-inlaw of Wanda Wagner (late Tadeusz).

Predeceased by her parents, Kenie and Rita (nee Stewart) Russett; a brother, Morris; and a granddaughter, Jadyen.

Also survived by her sister-in-law, Nancy Wagner (late Richard) as well as several nieces and nephews. A quiet, caring soul, Kathy will be long remembered for her commitment to her family, her parish as well as the community. Friends were invited to join Kathy’s family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m.; Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m. and again Wednesday evening from 5:30 until 6:15 p.m. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in Kathy’s beloved St. John Chrysostom Parish Church, Arnprior on Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock.

Cremation followed with interment in the family plot at the Malloch Road Cemetery at a later date. For those wishing, please consider a donation to the St. John Chrysostom Parish Memorial Fund.

“Well done thy good and faithful servant” Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

Jean Maw – In loving memory of a dear Mom who passed away December 15, 2015.

A face that is haunting us ever, A voice we are longing to hear, A smile we’ll remember forever, While we try to forget every tear.

A sad, but sweet remembrance, A memory fond and true, And a token of affection dear, A heartache, mother, for you.

Sadly missed,

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Thank you For sharing your life Thank you For being a loving wife Thank you For time with one another Thank you for being a loving mother.

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Two very different viewpoints on Christmas MARY COOK

She leaned over to me and whispered, “I don’t know why they are even talking about it. Mother always wins.”

Mary Cook’s Memories

It wasn’t that Father didn’t like Christmas. It was just that he thought the German traditions he grew up with should still be the order of the day. Mother, of course, coming from a different background, tried to keep her French Canadian traditions alive.

There was a yearly discussion over the Christmas tree. It never boiled over into a big argument, but certainly, every December we could count on Mother and Father discussing when the tree would be cut down in the bush and brought into the house.

That year was no different. My older and wiser sister Audrey, by the time we were into December, said any night now, the discussion would start over the Christmas tree. And she was right, as always. Mother started by saying she thought it was time we got the tree out of the bush at the back of the farm. Father, with the paper in his favourite spot by the Findlay Oval, never took his eyes off FOR SALE

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what he was reading, said “Plenty of time yet.” Well, that started it!

“This year Albert, let’s not have any argument, let’s just get it up and out of the way, and then I can take my time getting the baking done.”

Father lowered the paper. “Now, would you mind telling me what the dang tree would have to do with yer baking?” And so it went.

Audrey let out sighs that could be heard all over the kitchen, and she leaned over to me and whispered, “I don’t know why they are even talking about it. Mother always wins.”

Father said, in his German home, the tree was never put up until Christmas Eve. Mother said, in her French Canadian home, it was put up as soon as the page on the calendar was FOR SALE

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turned to December. Father knew when he was losing an argument.

“Alright. Right after church tomorrow, we’ll go and get the dang tree.” My three brothers let out a war-hoop, Mother continued writing in her diaries, Audrey leaned over to me and said, “I told you.”

Cutting the tree down, with Queenie hauling it home through the deep snow, was exciting enough, but anchoring it into a corner in the kitchen, and the special meal Mother made for that day, filled me with unspeakable joy!

And so right after church, we changed into warm clothes, and headed into the bush. Audrey and Mother stayed home, getting the special meal ready we had every year on the day the tree was brought into the house. The tree chosen was a tall spruce, with thick branches, and by the time it was brought to the back door, it was caked with snow from dragging it over the fields from the FOR SALE

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bush. It took every ounce of strength for the boys to right it, while Father pelted it with the broom.

The ice box had been shoved closer to the window, and the corner readied. With many wires anchoring it to the door frame, the tree was put into a washtub full of water, and I just sat on a chair in the middle of the floor, filled with the utmost joy, because to me, the tree meant that Christmas was finally coming to Northcote. And as always, our supper that night would be Mother’s famous French Tourtiere, and Johnny Cake and maple syrup for dessert. Father laced the Tourtiere with homemade chili sauce, and of course, packed away lots of hot-from-the-oven tea biscuits.

That night Mother would pass up working on her diaries, and would get our her harmonica, and we’d sing Christmas carols. Alas, the singing always put Father to sleep, where he again was sitting in his rocking chair FOR SALE

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by the stove.

Christmas, I finally knew, was just around the corner. Soon when I came from school, I would be met by the wonderful smells of ginger cookies, cakes in a crock wrapped in spotlessly clean tea towels and laced with Father’s home-made brew, and pumpkin pies ready to be tightly wrapped and put in the summer kitchen to freeze solid. I also knew that every day, just as Father predicted, a bit more of the spruce tree would be on the floor, waiting for Audrey to sweep it up and chuck it into the Findlay Oval, knowing full well, that

by Christmas morning it would be a skeleton of what we brought in from the bush a few weeks before.

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Cornucopia of slams highlights play LEWIS MACDONALD Renfrew Duplicate Bridge Club

A country night

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Students from Our Lady of Fatima School presented their Christmas concert ‘It All Happened in the Country,’ at St. Joseph’s Catholic High School (SHJS) on Thursday, Dec. 8. The main cast took a short break from rehearsals earlier and are pictured posing in character: back row: Kayla Winters, Mackenzie Scerba, Konstance Hepburn, Emily Froats, Lura Panesar, Leah Miller, Hannah Visutski, Emily Tracey. Middle row: Emily Bachenski, Gabrielle McNulty, Abby Wright, Elaina McDonald and in the front are: Grace Hill, Allison Tracey and Kyra Rennie. The event raised over $700 with a portion going to SHJS’s music department, a portion to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation ‘I Choose RVH Campaign’ and a portion to cover costs incurred with the play.

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Eight and one-half tables competed for honours in Renfrew Duplicate Bridge Club play at Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre on Wednesday, Dec. 7.

In the Chalk Talk before regular play, Carol Sulpher reviewed for members certain aspects of the convention card.

The card is the flip side of the standard score sheet for duplicate bridge. Carol dealt with the first two sections of the card: General Approach and Notrump Opening Bids.

The afternoon at Ma-TeWay Activity Centre saw 10 successful small slams, half of which resulted in pairs scoring all 13 tricks.

Three pairs scaled the junior bridge summit twice: Phillippa and Dan Baran made contracts of six spades and six notrump, as did Gillian and Malcolm Wilson; Jeannie Yagminas

and Mona Brydges made slams of six hearts and six no trump.

The pairs of Garry Irving /Ed McCann and Ruth Grant/Mary McCann brought home six notrump bids and the pairs of Bernadette and Tom Culhane plus Marg MacDonald and Dave Sulpher scored contracts of six hearts and six spades respectively.

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On Dec. 8 and 9 a Renfrew Collegiate Institute (RCI) RALY class came together as part of the Me to We organization and sold handmade and store bought jewelry. This was part of their commitment to help the community.

This sale took place during the Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School (RCIS) and the RCI lunches. With a variety of rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings to choose from, these two days were very successful raising more than

$400. Some of the RALY class handmade the earrings, while others helped out on sale day.

“I was very impressed with the professionalism of our students. It’s good to see them working so hard for WE Day charities,” said RCI and RCIS principal Terry Hughes.

“I was really surprised at how much jewelry was there. I really liked that there was a big variety of rings and earrings for me to choose from for nice Christmas gifts for my family,” said RCIS student Abel.

All the proceeds that were fundraised went to the Free the Children Foundation.

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LCBO and the Ontario Provincial Police once again joined forces to host the Grade 5 sober driving colouring contest. Students created sober driving messages and pictures to be affixed to LCBO bags this holiday season. The LCBO’s Tara McCabe, left, and OPP Const. Janice Sawbridge join the winners. From left are Cassidy Legris, Elena Valiquette, Dori Pilgrim and Nora Lavallee. Missing from photo is Sawyer Smart.

The Renfrew Fire Department collected $2,637.42 for their annual boot drive during the Renfrew Santa Claus parade on Dec. 3. The money collected was donated to the Renfrew Snowsuit Fund, which has been supporting the community for more than 35 years, Jack Collins was on hand on Dec. 8 to receive the cheque from firefighter Mark Griese and acting Cpt. Garett Stevenson. The firefighters thank the people of Renfrew for supporting such a great cause.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, no one can fool you this week and this is quite an advantage. Make the most of your renewed sense of awareness and use it to make some important decisions.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 A change of scenery could be just what you need, Taurus. Get out of town for a few days and recharge your personal batteries. This respite can do wonders.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Work in conjunction with a coworker to accomplish a difficult task, Gemini. Embracing your cooperative, team-first side is the right approach in the week ahead.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Big changes are ahead for you, Cancer. Are you ready to turn your schedule on its head for the time being? You will have to make a series of changes in the coming weeks.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, a hectic schedule on the horizon has you feeling some pressure to Here’s How It Works: get everything done. It’s understandable, but afford yourself some time to have fun as well.

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric Virgo, uncertainty has you considering some options you never gave much clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! thought in the past. Be open to new experiences and embrace this chance to start anew.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, think about exploring your creative side and find out ways to make the most of that exploration. The reward will be well worth the investment.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, just when you think some miscommunication has been smoothed over, you find yourself needing to explain a situation all over again.

Remain patient.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, now is a great time to make some healthy resolutions.

Changes to your diet or exercise regimen may be just what the doctor ordered.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, do not overlook information that is right in front of you. This info can help you get through a tricky situation at work that pops up unexpectedly.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, try to schedule a fun diversion that takes you away from the daily grind. A brief getaway may be ideal, or even a night out with friends.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, take a step back and reassess a situation that has frustrated you thus far. A new perspective might do the trick.

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Renfrew Figure Skating Christmas Gala from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre.

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There will be no community soup kitchen lunch at St. Paul’s Anglican Church in December. The next one will be on Jan. 25, 2017.

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

GET WITH IT 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.

Thursday Euchre Pot Luck Supper at the Horton Community Centre at 6 p.m. $4 per person, light lunch included.

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

Denbigh/Griffith Lion’s Club Children’s Christmas Christmas songs with Dave Hurley. Celebrate the season at Party, Hwy#41, Griffith, will be from 11 a.m to 1 the Centre with family and friends. p.m. Santa’s visit, crafts, snacks, games etc.

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!

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Free Christmas Day Community Friendship Dinner from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 313 Raglan St. in Renfrew. Free transportation and meal delivery available call in advance, confidentially is a priority and will remain so if requested. Donations gratefully accepted.

For information call 613-432-0887 and on Christmas Day only 613-432-6121.

DECEMBER 28

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

There will be a bid euchre tournament at the Golden Age Activity Centre beginning at 11:45 a.m. with soup and bun lunch $4 included in the $10 tournament fee. Games will begin at 12:45 p.m. Sign up early. A great way to spend an afternoon.

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Dai Bassett Sings “Christmas” - come enjoy entertainment, music, songs and jokes. Eganville Seniors Centre, 30 Bell St., Eganville at 1:30 p.m.

Good will offering. . For more information call TUESDAY NIGHTS Pickle Ball - Horton Community Centre Country Dance at the Horton Community Centre 613-628-2354.

1005 Castleford Rd. at 8 p.m. Cost $10 per per7 p.m. no experience necessary. son. With Ray Kohlsmith and Friends DECEMBER 20 DECEMBER 14 A great way to celebrate the Christmas season is with a sing-a-long at the Golden Age Activity Everyone is invited to come and DECEMBER 17 enjoy a free warm meal at Our Lady Deck the Halls at the Library: Kids and elves are Centre with Limited Edition playing along. This of Fatima church hall, 100 Lisgar St. invited to join the Christmas Party at the Admas- all happens at 1 p.m. (please use Lisgar St. entrance) from ton/Bromley Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This will be noon. There will be crafts, snacks, games and The Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group a special Christmas gathering with St. more for kids ages four to 10. Please RSVP on will hold their annual Christmas Celebration at Paul’s Anglican church patrons joining Facebook or email the library at info@admastheir library, 222 Dickson St. (Corner of Maple) in us. The food preparation class from tonbromleylibrary.com Pembroke at 1 p.m.

St. Joseph’s High school prepares the Please bring a treat to share as we chat with meal and in conjunction with the Our RCAF Wing Christmas Party. Members and guests friends and enjoy our afternoon. Everyone Lady of Fatima CWL, serve it with welcome. The library will be closed for holidays potluck dinner at 5:30 p.m. in the Lounge. smiles and warmth. Please come and Friends welcome to join us afterward for merri- from Dec. 21 until Jan. 3, 2017 enjoy some good food and fellowship. ment and music by Unwound from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m.

DECEMBER 22 Google Yourself! It could make or The Golden Age Activity Centre is pleased to break your chance to land a job. Call Renfrew Silver Seniors Christmas dinner and have the Senior Kindergarten and Gr. 1 classes Employment Networks 613-432-3424 dance at the Renfrew Legion, cost $14. Happy from Queen Elizabeth School sing Christmas to register for our free Social Media hour 5 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m., entertainment 7 p.m. songs at 11:45 a.m. Drop by and see these little info session from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. by Guy Jamieson. Tickets available from Pat at ones perform. Daniel Warren will follow at 1 613-649-2756. p.m. with piano music. This is a great way to Coffee Club at the Horton Community bring the young and older together.

Centre at 11:30 a.m., lunch at noon DECEMBER 18 and games from 1 to 3 p.m.

Sport Renfrew Christmas Bingo at the RCAF DECEMBER 23 Wing doors open at 5 p.m. and bingo starts at A hot dog lunch for $4 will be held at the The Renfrew Salvation Army is also 7 p.m.

Golden Age Activity Centre at noon. At 1 p.m. hosting a Christmas dinner on at the there will be entertainment and singing of Legion at noon. Tickets are $8 and are available at Scott and Sons Hardware and the thrift shop.

The Golden Age Activity Centre brings in the New Year early with a New Year’s party from 1 to 4 p.m. with Bernadette Kelly and Bernice. Lots of music and laughter to celebrate the arrival of 2017. See you there.

DECEMBER 30 There will be a New Year’s Brunch at the Golden Age Activity Centre for $5 beginning at 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Get your tickets early. Relax to entertainment at 1:00.

The Renfrew County Paramedics will be there at 1 p.m. for the Wellness Clinic. The Centre will be CLOSED Jan. 2 and reopen on Jan. 3. Happy New Year everyone!

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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: 613-4318289.

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