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News - Renfrew’s drinking water system has received perfect scores from the Ministry of the Environment.

The 30-page annual report from Susan Lo, Ontario’s chief drinking water inspector, scored Renfrew 100 per cent for its inspection rating and 100 per cent for its drinking water quality.

Development and works director Mike Asselin says the scores are something “we’re proud of.”

By comparison, inspection ratings around the province included 86.94 per cent for the City of Kawartha Lakes’ Lindsay drinking water system, 94.39 for London, 96.20 for Owen Sound, 98.4 for Perth and 100 per cent for dozens of

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Ontario communities, including Kingston, Vaughan, Tweed, Wasaga Beach and some of Toronto’s drinking water systems.

The many perfect scores for drinking water quality went to such communities as Uxbridge, two of Toronto’s five drinking water systems, Perth, the City of Prince Edward County and Sioux Lookout.

The annual report said 60 per cent of municipalities received 100 per cent inspection ratings. The report noted “99.87 per cent of the 525,199 drinking water test results from municipal residential drinking systems met Ontario’s rigorous drinking water quality standards.”

In 2011-12, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment inspected 676 municipal residential drinking water systems.

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News - Renfrew council is considering adding an infrastructure levy fee of onequarter of one percentage point to the 2014 tax bill for infrastructure reserves.

Luc Bégin of Dillon Consulting made that observation while presenting the town’s asset management plan to the Dec. 9 meeting of Renfrew council.

If Renfrew taxes rise by two per cent in 2014 and the infrastructure levy fee is approved, a taxpayer’s tax increase would end up at 2.25 per cent. The small levy increase would represent about $17,000, which would be placed in a reserve fund.

As a requirement for future government grants, a municipality’s asset management plan needs to be completed. Dillon is completing plans for municipalities both big and small in Ontario, for whom

lack of infrastructure government funding remains a big concern.

There are infrastructure issues for Ontario municipalities pretty well everywhere and Renfrew is no exception to the rule, said Bégin.

Nevertheless, Renfrew can still say it has pulled its weight in recent years, with the help of the provincial and federal government, by completing infrastructure projects valued at $54 million from 2003 to 2012.

That work, and evidence that the town is setting aside extra funds for infrastructure, may bode well for Renfrew down the road, said Bégin.

That decade of work consisted of $7.2 million for roads and bridges, $15.6 million for water-treatment infrastructure and $31.5 million for wastewater treatment.

Bob Barker, chairman of the National Hockey Association/National Hockey League Birthplace Museum, shows council members Renfrew sections of Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s recent book on the history of hockey, A Great Game. Barker addressed Renfrew council Dec. 9 to stress the importance of supporting the museum. The museum, which officially opened last summer in the Canada Post building, has a 2014 budget of $22,000. That includes $12,000 being sought from town council. Revenue sources include $14,600 in grants, $1,200 in merchandise sales, $6,000 in fundraising and $400 in admissions. Coun. Tom Anderson said council may be hard pressed to provide $12,000 without reducing services in another part of the budget. Museum expenses include furnishings, office operations, honorariums and advertising. Barker said he’s convinced the museum will grow with time and be a strong drawing card for tourists in years to come.

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Three options were considered, Taylor told the Dec. 9 meeting of Renfrew council.

Option 3 was a straight extension of Hall Avenue, which crossed the widest portion of the ravine, or for about 100 metres. Option 2 angled across the subdivision to come out halfway between Wrangler road and the location of the straighter extension.

Option 1, which has been selected as the way to go, swings down farther to the south to land that housed an ammunitions factory in the First World War, and comes out behind Canadian Tire at Gibbons Road.

The first option also impinges the least on a regionally-rare species of black maple.

That’s because the trees can’t be removed, since they’re part of the 25-metre old historical road that crosses the ravine. The road used to lead to the munitions factory.

The first option, said Taylor, turned out to be the best natural-environment solution and the best from a land-use perspective.”

That option was recommended by the pubSteve Taylor of Bytown Engineering addresses Renfrew council about the three options lic works department and BTE, then approved by town council Dec. 9. The distance of the for the Hall Avenue extension.

corridor is about one kilometre.

The approval completes phase two of the environmental assessment.

Phase three will focus on defining the design of sidewalks, roadway alignment, intersections property requirements and the ravine crossing.

Phase four consists of the completion and filing of the environmental study.

Phase five is implementation of the project.

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That may be some years down the road, or it may be sooner than later, depending on how the transportation system evolves, said Asselin.

Funds are set aside from development charges to advance the project’s next two phases.

Taylor estimated the project’s phase four report, which will be subject to public scrutiny, will be completed in late 2014 but more likely in 2015.

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No injuries, as sheds destroyed at Lochiel Street residence Steve Newman steve.newman@metroland.com

News - Renfrew residents Irvin and Marion Riopelle are alive and uninjured after an early-morning Thursday fire destroyed three sheds at the back of their house.

The Renfrew Fire Department responded to a fire call for 194 Lochiel St. S., where the couple has lived for more than 30 years.

Irvin, 79, had just gotten up to take some medication and looked out the front window and saw nothing out of the ordinary. Turning around, he saw a different picture out the side window, where one of the sheds was half-flattened by flames. “My wife was sound asleep,� says Irvin.

Twenty members of the fire department, including 11 full-time firefighters, responded to the call made at 2:42 a.m. from a Bonnechere Street neighbour, who got up to go to the washroom and noticed the flames.

A few minutes later, farther down Lochiel Street, Chris Riopelle was notified by a friend who heard the call on a police scanner.

In a panic, Chris went running down the street and passed a police officer, in search of his dad and stepmom, only to be told they were sitting in the nearby ambulance. “It scared the supreme crap out of me,� said Chris of the earlymorning episode.

Upon arrival, the duty crew was faced with heavy smoke at the rear of the home. Their quick response held fire damage to the three rear sheds attached to the home.

After quickly controlling the fire, firefighters remained on the scene until just after 5 a.m. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Damage to the sheds was extensive, and there was minor smoke and water damage to the remainder of the house, said Fire Chief Guy Longtin. The couple’s STEVE NEWMAN/METROLAND dog and cat escaped injury. Irvin Riopelle stands in the middle of one of three sheds that sustained heavy damage in an early-morning fire Dec. 12.

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Long-term service Renfrew Fire Department members are recognized for long-term service by the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management (OFMEM) during the Dec. 9 meeting of Renfrew council. From left are Terry Smith (25 years), Andrew Wesbrook (25), Daniel Visneskie (30-35), Fire Chief Guy Longtin (30), Tim Hill (25) and OFMEM program specialist Tawnya Roberts. Not present, to receive their awards for 30-35 years service, were Rob Dougherty and Barry Griese.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the unknowns in this whole asset management process is how the province is going to use these plans to evaluate (municipalities),â&#x20AC;? said Renfrew development and works director Mike Asselin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re talking about ways to eliminate the gap (with more funding for infrastructure). We already have fairly high debt levels, we have high taxation, we have high water rates. If we present a plan that says we do it all ourselves, we can afford it, that may be justiďŹ cation for the Province to say this municipality doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need any funding.â&#x20AC;?

If the municipality continues to pay off a lot of debt and can demonstrate that substantial ďŹ nancing has gone into infrastructure upgrades, then maybe the Province will look more favourably at funding future infrastructure projects in Renfrew, explained Asselin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So there is a gap that has to be

ďŹ lled by somebody else or something else,â&#x20AC;? he added. Asselin said the asset management plan paints a realistic picture of where this municipality is at, and it backs it up with numbers and level of service.

The province does not want to give money to municipalities unless they show that they know how to manage that money, said BĂŠgin.

Dillon Consulting began Renfrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s asset management plan in early 2013. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everybody knows that everywhere in Canada infrastructure is decaying faster than the moneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coming in, and Renfrew is not any different,â&#x20AC;? said BĂŠgin.

Renfrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s infrastructure situation is relatively healthy, he explained. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s signiďŹ cant backlog (on infrastructure that requires upgrades) â&#x20AC;Ś Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a need for resurfacing right now, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a need for road and underground utilities (work), because the concept of asset management is not to wait until it (infrastructure) fails, but to replace it before it fails, or youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll triple or quadruple your

costs.â&#x20AC;?

Meanwhile, BĂŠgin says Renfrew has an effective monitoring system for its infrastructure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re very well informed, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re dealing with it.â&#x20AC;?

Dillon Consultingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s asset management report shows Renfrew has an annual funding shortfall of $725,000 for infrastructure maintenance. Existing budget allocations for roads, sidewalks, sanitary, storm water and water treatment total $1,075,000.

Proposed yearly allocations are $1,800,000.

Renfrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest shortfall is in roads, where the town spends about $400,000, compared to a proposed yearly allocation of $750,000.

The intent is to justify to the province that Renfrew needs added revenue to maintain its infrastructure, said BĂŠgin.

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News - Several wellwishers applauded Peter Emon for the skills he brings to the office of Renfrew County warden. But the largest block of time in the Dec. 10 inaugural session of county council featured Emonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eight-page speech in which he stressed seven major points.

The session kicked off the Greater Madawaska mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second straight term as warden, after he was acclaimed last month.

Emon, 53, of Calabogie promised that the county will continue conversations with the federal and provincial governments â&#x20AC;&#x153;to stress the need for the predictable and timely twinning of Highway 17 through the County of Renfrew and beyond. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a critical piece of transportation infrastructure which â&#x20AC;Ś is absolutely essential for the future and necessary expansion and diversification of our communities, and our ability to compete with the rest of Ontario and beyond.â&#x20AC;?

He stressed that Highway 17 is also the TransCanada highway, and that the county will continue to document the benefits of extending Highway 417 to Arnprior, and the benefits of other 400 highways to Ontario communities.

Emonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second focus was on the Endangered Species Act, and how its present form has adversely affected economic development, and how recommendations from the county

(and other critics) need to be adopted.

Another point of emphasis was Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (AECL).

Emon talked about an early-December fact-finding tour to American nuclear and radioactive wastemanagement facilities he was part of, as part of county preparations for a report to the federal government on the current restructuring process of AECL. With the chance that activities at the world-class AECL facilities in Chalk River could be transferred elsewhere, Emon said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;It remains the contention of this council that AECL is located here in the perfect community â&#x20AC;Ś AECL and the laboratories belong here. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To move them, or in any way systematically diminish them, is to ignore the glorious and productive past, the significant present value and the limitless future.â&#x20AC;?

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Official on-site greetings came from Col. Kerry Horlock, commander of Garrison Petawawa, Arnprior Mayor David Reid and Pembroke Mayor Ed Jacyno.

Reid said three words came to mind when thinking about Emon’s acclamation to a second term as warden: congratulations, thank-you and amaze-

ment.

Congratulations, for being acclaimed after gaining the trust and respect of his fellow county councillors.

Thank-you, for doing the job so well.

And amazement, for Emon’s commitment to his first job (as a mental-health worker), second job (as warden) and family.

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News - Renfrew County council’s inaugural session each December is an opportunity to applaud the warden as he or she heads into a new term and the upcoming holiday season. But this year, Pembroke Mayor Ed Jacyno did more than bring congratulations, for Peter Emon’s start of a second term.

In addition to providing best wishes and accolades, Jacyno added the strong suggestion that the City of Pembroke is ready to rejoin Renfrew County council.

The city hasn’t been a county council member since the signing of separation papers Dec. 15, 1971, but Mayor Jacyno and Warden Emon say they are open to the idea.

Jacyno was the last of a list of well-wishers after Emon took the oath of office during

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Also in attendance were Greater Madawaska staff members Teena Kelly and Allison Holtzhauer.

Earlier in the day, said Emon, he received best wishes by telephone from both MPP John Yakabuski and MP Cher-

Pembroke Mayor Ed Jacyno, left, and Arnprior Mayor David Reid at the inaugural session.

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said Warden Emon regarding Pembroke’s prospects of rejoining county council. “(But) there would have to be a lot of discussion and negotiation.”

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the Dec. 10 inaugural session.

Jacyno and Emon were part of an early-December factfinding tour to nuclear facilities in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Ohio and Tennessee, as the county prepares a report to the federal government. The report is on how restructuring of Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. might work best for AECL, Renfrew

County municipalities and other stakeholders.

Some of the conversation was about Pembroke’s possible return to county council.

“Perhaps the City of Pembroke has been away from the County of Renfrew for far too long,” Jacyno told county council.

“Perhaps in the New Year, we may be able to … establish some conversation, because after all we’re all in it together.”

Afterwards, Jacyno told The Mercury, “Perhaps there should be a re-examination of where the city and the county are at present, because we do share financially in services, yet we have limited say in terms of where those dollars are going.”

While residents from several Renfrew County communities work at AECL, Jacyno noted AECL’s workforce includes 900 Pembroke residents.

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Town of Renfrew Mayor (1) Reeve (1) Councillor (5)

Township of Admaston/Bromley Mayor (1) Councillor (4) Offices to be elected at large: (Admaston/Bromley ward system has been dissolved)

A Nomination must be signed by the Candidate and may be filed in person or by an agent with the Returning Officer of the appropriate local Municipality between January 2nd 2014 and September 12th 2014.

On September 12th 2014 (Nomination Day), a nomination may be filed between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at the appropriate Municipal Office. A prescribed nomination filing fee of $200.00 for the Head of Council and $100.00 for all other offices must accompany the nomination form. A nomination must be certified by the Clerk before a person becomes a certified candidate.

If there are insufficient candidates to fill all the positions available, nominations for the vacant positions only will be reopened, and additional nominations may be filed in the office of the Clerk on September 17th 2014 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. If a greater number of candidates are certified than are required to fill an office, voting day will be October 27th 2014.

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Returning Officer: Mackie McLaren Township of Horton 613-432-6271 2253 Johnston Road Renfrew, ON K7V 3Z8

Returning Officer: Kim Bulmer Town of Renfrew 613-432-4848 127 Raglan Street South Renfrew, ON K7V 1P8

Returning Officer: Annette Louis Township of Admaston/Bromley 613-432-2885 477 Stone Road Renfrew, ON K7V 3Z5

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Drive safe this holiday season The Christmas season is here, and the roads will soon be busy with holiday travellers.

Earlier this month Young Drivers of Canada released its top five tactics for safe driving in winter.

Whether you are an experienced driver or a new driver, winter driving can be challenging, the organization said.

To mark National Safe Driving Week, Young Drivers of Canada shared proactive driving tips as well as advice on what to do if you get into trouble.

“Road conditions can change suddenly with high winds, snow squalls, heavy rain and dreaded black ice. Handling your vehicle in winter driving conditions requires a higher level of concentration and an adjustment in driving style,” the group says.

Young Drivers president Peter Christianson adds: “Reduce your risks on the road by driving defensively. Drop the distractions and keep complete focus on the task of driving to steer safely throughout this winter.”

Young Drivers of Canada offers five key defensive driving techniques.

1. Keep Space – Over 90 per cent of all collisions are caused by driver error. In order to stay out of collisions you need to keep space around your vehicle at all times. Keep a space cushion in front, behind and on both sides in order to always have an escape route open and be prepared to use it.

Christmas in Renfrew Our little town of Renfrew Wrapped in a blanket of snow, Houses strung with Christmas lights, At night they sparkle and glow.

My Christmas bells are singing Outside my front door.

To share a little Christmas, Of the Christmas I store.

Children are excited, Running to and fro.

Building snowmen, Or jumping in the snow.

It’s time to make cookies, For that someone to share.

If just to say Merry Christmas, Show someone you care.

If you can make someone smile, A good deed will be done.

For Christmas for everyone, Is not always fun.

So take that minute, Tell someone you care.

For there are people out there, That life may not be fair.

Snowflakes are now falling, From heaven they are kisses.

From our loved ones in heaven, They to send us wishes.

Remember at Christmas less stress, It’s not about the gifts you see.

Or how much you spend, To put gifts under your tree.

It’s about family, being together, Just spreading Christmas cheer.

In a house full of love and wishes, To celebrate a new coming year.

Merry Christmas to all.

Gale Yantha (Troke)

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It is better to give than to receive To the editor: Opinion - The message is a simple one: It is better to give, than to receive!

Our focus for the Christmas season is the act of giving.

We have had many discussions about the act of giving and have reached out to the parents at Cobden School for support, not just with words, but with actions.

As usual, we have never been disappointed with the generosity and kindness that our students and their families display.

Our Grade 1 students have asked our school community to donate mittens for our Giving Tree. We have been overwhelmed at the number of gifts we have received.

Our students will be passing these gifts on to needy families in our community through a number of different organizations in the Valley.

As part of our discussions, we have read a number of storybooks in class that truly emphasize the importance of giving, and we are planning on reciting one of these poems, The Art of Giving, by Wilferd A. Peterson, at our Christmas concert.

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2. Increase Your Following Distance – Poor road conditions make it more difficult to stop.

Increase your following distance to four seconds and adjust your speed accordingly.

3 Emergency Stopping with ABS Brakes – ABS brakes are now common on newer vehicles in Canada. To maximize their stopping power, hit the brake as quickly and as hard as you can. Stay on the brake without letting up until you stop. You would only lift off the brake if you were certain to hit something and you had the opportunity to steer into space or something softer.

4. Emergency Stopping with Threshold System – If your car does not have ABS, threshold braking is your emergency stopping technique. With threshold braking, you get on the brakes initially about 80% so you shift the weight to the front of the car then increase the brake pressure progressively. If a wheel locks up, pull back a little on brake pressure.

5. Maintain Control When You Hit Ice – Remember two things if you start to lose control: shift into neutral (or put in the clutch if you have a standard transmission), and take your foot off the gas. Then look well ahead and steer immediately to keep the vehicle straight.

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stories by Jan Brett, The Hat and The Mitten, The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein, and they have listened to the CBC rendition of Bone Button Borscht by Barbara Budd. Our chosen poem, The Art of Giving, says it all, THE ART OF GIVING

We give of ourselves when we give gifts of the heart: love, kindness, joy, understanding, sympathy, tolerance, forgiveness.

We give of ourselves when we give gifts of the mind: ideas, dreams, purposes, ideals, principles, plans, inventions, projects, poetry.

We give of ourselves when we give gifts of the spirit: prayer, vision, beauty, aspirations, peace, faith.

We give of ourselves when we give the gift of words: encouragement, inspiration, guidance.

Emerson said it well: “Rings and jewels are not gifts, but apologies for gifts.

The only true gift is a portion of thyself.”

Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year!

Mrs. Clark’s Grade 1 Class, Cobden District Public School

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There were two announcements in December; the release of the latest edition of the so-called long-term energy plan on December 2 and on December 12 the Liberal’s announcement on how they plan to fund transit in the Greater Toronto Area, which will give little comfort to beleaguered taxpayers as they get ready for Christmas.

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Last week was occasion for 102nd-birthday celebrations for two Bonnechere Manor residents. Birthday gals Lucy Curry, left, and Eleanor Jeffery are joined by their daughters who hold up the cake – Jane Curry of Renfrew and Marilyn Ritchie, right, of Pakenham. tastic,” said Jane of her mother’s longevity. “I hope she goes for a lot more.”

Eleanor, who grew up in Petawawa before moving to Cobden as a teenager, turned 102 on Dec. 14.

A resident in the manor for six years and a fan of the TV show The Young and the Restless, she smiled and calmly took in the ceremony with her only child, daughter Marilyn

Ritchie of Pakenham.

Eleanor, who worked several years in the laundry department of the old Bonnechere Manor, loves Kentucky Fried Chicken, getting her hair done every week and receiving visitors, including her two grandchildren.

“I hope I have (the benefit of) her genes,” said Marilyn.

“I’m 76 and I hope I still have a long way to go.”

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Bonnechere Manor residents and staff have recognized the reaching of an incredible milestone for two manor residents.

Dec. 11, 102ndbirthday wishes were extended to Eleanor Jeffery and Lucy Curry as residents shared cake and listened to music during an afternoon party.

Lucy, who turned 102 on Dec. 10, quietly took in the event.

Family members in attendance were daughter Jane Curry of Renfrew, son Leonard of Renfrew and Leonard’s wife Gladys. Lucy’s third child, Dorothy Edwards of Peterborough, visited on her birthday.

Lucy, who has four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, grew up as part of the large family of John and Mary Ann Friske of Dacre.

She enjoys playing euchre, 500 and bingo, and loves flowers, in keeping with her tradition of having a big garden at home for many years.

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In 2011 the Auditor General made it crystal clear in his report that the government made no justifiable business case for proceeding the way it did with its Green Energy Act. As a result of its unwillingness to accept the consequences the Liberals are now doubling-down, or should I say tripling down, on their policy planning to nearly triple the amount of wind energy by 2032. Our white paper on Energy, “Paths to Prosperity: Affordable Energy”, which can be found at: http://www.ontariopc. com/white-papers makes it clear that Tim Hudak and the Ontario PC party would not continue with this disastrous plan.

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BIA Holiday Shop Hop Shoppers were out Dec. 5 for the Downtown Renfrew BIA Holiday Shop Hop Under the Stars. Twenty-one downtown businesses were part of the event that invited shoppers to make a non-perishable food item donation in exchange for a passport and chance to win local store gift certificates. One of the busiest places was The Flower Factory and A Dash of Fab, where Brian Hargreaves of BH Photography was taking photos of Santa and kids. Above, Hargreaves focuses on Santa, who hosts this visit from six-month-old Maci Barker and brother Levi, 2, of Renfrew. The $10 for each colour print ordered resulted in a donation of more than $500 to Bernadette McCann House.

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The Long-term Energy Plan (LTEP) sounds more like an apology for the pain they’ve inflicted on energy consumers. It even has its own built-in messaging. The Liberals’ likely slogan for energy ratepayers is “this time we really mean it.” While it isn’t as dire a message as their 2010 version, it will still mean massive increases in the cost of electricity for many years to come. Much of this can be attributed to the government’s ill-considered decision to go all-in on wind and solar generation several years ago.

Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse, the government has tabled a report by Anne Golden, indicating how it would pay for transit expansion in the GTA. The report offers two options: an increase in the gas tax by either 5 cents per litre, or 10 cents per litre.

It seems that whenever the Liberals decide on a plan, it always includes new costs or new taxes to be levied against the people of Ontario. In the over 10 years I’ve been representing you at Queen’s Park, I’ve yet to see any commitment on the part of the government to find ways of reducing the waste, instead of dipping into the peoples’ pockets once again. It’s bad enough that the government currently refuses to share a portion of the gas tax with smaller rural municipalities, now they’re considering taking even more of your hard-earned money.

As you know, I have advocated for a long time that rural communities should get their share of the gas tax back.

Make no mistake friends, when this government talks about increasing a tax that’s exactly what they will do.

They’ll never look at the other option, which is reducing spending. I need only remind you that spending was at $68 billion when the Liberals were elected in 2003. It is now over $126 billion and expected to rise by another $5 billion next year. Continuously raising taxes is just a lazy way to run the government; the tough decisions can be avoided by just going back to the people one more time.

On a more personal note my family and I are looking forward to Christmas, as we always do. I’m sure you do as well. It’s an opportunity to spend some time together, exchange gifts, and celebrate the birth of our Saviour. We received a very special early Christmas present this year with the birth of another granddaughter. On November 16th our daughter Emily and her husband Tom were blessed with the birth of a beautiful baby girl - Adelaide Helena Colucci, weighing in at 8 lbs. 13 oz. We are all grateful for her safe arrival. On behalf of all of us, may your Christmas be a blessed and merry one, and may 2014 be a happy and healthy one.

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My sister said it was sometimes a sad time for Mother, even though the rest of the family was all caught up in the Christmas spirit. Audrey said I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t to think it was anything I had done to make mother sad. And that made me feel better. Not a lot better. But a little better. And my very wise sister said to me that I was to try to make our mother forget about her life in that far-away city. And it had nothing to do about being good she said. It had everything to do with trying to keep Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind busy in our home out there in Northcote. And I asked Audrey how I could do that. And being clever like she was, my sister had the perfect answer.

I was to say often how pretty the kitchen was

with its hand-made paper streamers stretched across the room, how I loved the smell of her mince-meat pies and how I loved going into Renfrew with her when she delivered her wares door to door. That seemed simple enough to me. And I like to think it worked, as I took my wise sisterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advice to heart.

That year was not unlike any other Christmas on the farm during those lean Depression days. As the day grew closer, Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mood changed. Baking consumed many hours. We five children could hardly contain our excitement.

The Christmas concert was ahead of us, the smell of the big pine tree already in the corner of the kitchen filled the room, and there were whispers of secrets not to be shared. There was joy in the house. We would be celebrating the true meaning of Christmas in the Lutheran Church, neighbours would come and go,and we would return their visits.

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Lifestyle - My sister Audrey, I thought, was the smartest girl at the Northcote School. And I knew for a fact, she was the smartest of us five children.

Couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t she braid grass, knit dishcloths, do crossstitch on tea towels, and recite the Lordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Prayer and the 23rd Psalm without forgetting a word? And so that day in December, it was my very clever sister Audrey who told me a secret about our mother, that I believed with all my heart to be the gospel truth. And it also explained much as well, why Mother did the things she did on occasion.

Audrey said there was a good reason why Motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind sometimes seemed to be a million miles away that time of year. I certainly was aware that her thoughts often seemed to be somewhere else, especially when I asked her a question about our own Christmas which filled me with great anticipation.

And the day I asked her if she thought, if I wrote a special letter to Santa Claus, and asked him for a pair of white galoshes with real fur down the fronts, just like bad Marguirite had, would I get them, and I saw a sadness come over her face. She didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t answer right away, and when she did, I noticed a catch in her throat, as if she was going to cough, and she said I had to remember that Santa had a long list of children who wanted some things he just couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t supply. And I knew then, I wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be seeing the white rubber galoshes with the fur down their fronts.

I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too sure what

Mother had to do with Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision. But I soon understood what my sister meant when she said sometimes our motherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind was a million miles away.

It was mid December.

Time to put up the few decorations we had. There was the braided rope made of thin cardboard loops glued together and strung across the kitchen, corner to corner. There were the two hand-made wreaths for the frosted kitchen windows, and the big picture of Santa thumb- tacked to the stairwell door.

Mother sat and looked at what had been done to try to make the kitchen (the only room in the house warm enough to sit in during the winter), presentable for the holiday season, and she let out a long sigh. Audrey said Mother was remembering the many Christmas decorations she had when she lived in New York, and which she had described to my sister, things like silver bells for the outside of the door, candlesticks made of pure white wax, and glass holders in the shape of small pine trees for the dining room table. We didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even have a dining room on the farm in Northcote!

Audrey said this time of year, Mother tried, but couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get her Christmases in New York out of her mind. She remembered shopping in Macieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department Store, money to buy just about anything she wanted, glass decorations for the big tree in the parlour, and wrapping paper and ribbon in every colour in the rainbow to wrap the many presents she would buy. The way Audrey explained it, I knew then that Mother secretly pined for all that she had left behind

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Community - The holidays are ďŹ nally upon us! Today (Thursday) is the last day of school for students, before a relaxing two-week break for Christmas.

School will recommence in the New Year on Jan. 6.

The ďŹ nal tallies are in!

Baskets for the Bank, a char-

ity students-versus-staff basketball game, raised over $1,200 and a large food donation for the Renfrew Food Bank.

A big thank-you goes to teacher Mark Valliquette and the athletics committee for spearheading this initiative.

Last night, SJHS hosted a Christmas concert, with performances by the SJHS Choir, Blues Guys, the Jazz

Community - Grade 10 student Emily Moore shared a little bit of Renfrew with the rest of the world in a music video for the band Emerson Drive.

When the band Emerson Drive asked fans to submit photos of their favourite place in their town, Moore was quick to submit a picture of herself at her grandparentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; farm for the video, We Are This Town.

Moore has been a long-time fan of the band. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are one of my favourites,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They even follow me

on Twitter, which is pretty cool.â&#x20AC;? Her picture can be seen at the 1:55 mark of the lyric video.â&#x20AC;?

Emerson Drive began under the name 12 Gauge in Alberta in 1995. The band mates were competitors in a high school talent show and took part in several contests after the show before winning the opportunity to record professionally.

Emerson Driveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high school success only proves that you can do anything you set your mind to in high school as long as you are determined, and never give up. The ofďŹ cial lyric video can be viewed on you tube.

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Thank you to all who came out to this event. We will see you again next year!

Students and staff of St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic High School are wishing the community a Merry Christmas, and holidays ďŹ lled with blessings!

2013 has been a fantastic year at St. Joeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and I am excited to see what 2014 has in store for us!

Throughout November, 34 St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic School students in Calabogie collected food to support the Calabogie food bank. Students from Amanda Eppâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grade 23 class display the 165 food items.

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Tea, talent for sale at TSA sale Ruth Charter and Rev. Russell Wardell greet shopper Mary Jane Lambert is all set to help out visitors to Bev Humphries, left, at the Dec. 7 tea and talent sale the candy room at the Dec. 7 Trinity-St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at Trinity-St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church.

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To ďŹ nish off our Christmas season, we would like to invite all our volunteers and supporters to our ďŹ rst annual Christmas open house at the ofďŹ ce on Friday, Dec. 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

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one who came out to support us: luncheon guests, our volunteers, the bakers, musicians and The Wing.

Our rafďŹ&#x201A;e draw was held at the luncheon and congratulations go out to the winners: Lynn Still, $250 gas card, Hank de Vocht $150 gas card and Bev Powell $100 gas card.

Windows of the Soul, Stories of a Generation, a book written

by Jayne Campbell, who is a paramedic, is now available for sale at Scott & Sons Hardware. Jayne is donating all proceeds from the book sales to Seniors Home Support and The RVH assisted living program.

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Community - Organizers are pleased with the success of the ďŹ rst Valley Christmas Market held Dec. 7 at the RCAF Wing in Renfrew.

About 65 vendors were featured at the show and donations and a silent auction combined to raise more than $800 for the Salvation Army Christmas campaign. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We could not have done it without the support of many businesses and vendors, as well the people who attended the show and generously donated to our cause,â&#x20AC;? said organizer Chris Rosebrugh.

Special thanks to First Choice Hair Cutters for the door prize gift basket and to the Wing for its help and support with the show.

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St. Joseph’s, Inuksuk academies pull together Peewee Wolves capture second tournament title of 2013-14

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Sports - The St. Joseph’s Jaguars Hockey Academy hosted special guests Dec. 11 at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre.

A dozen students and instructor Nathan Brandvold from the Huskies Hockey Academy of Inuksuk High School in Iqaluit spent much of the day with the Renfrew school’s program.

Students from both academies were split into two groups. While one group worked on off-ice training in the upstairs hall at Ma-TeWay, the other was involved in drills on the ice.

The two groups then flip-flopped places for the afternoon.

The off-ice session consisted of warm-ups.

Students then worked through six stations of agility under the guidance of Alyson Wendorf of the Jaguars academy program.

Stacey McGregor and a number of other instructors handled the paces on the ice.

Brandvold said he and his students were pleased to be able to team up with St. Joseph’s.

“It is nice of Stacey to welcome our Huskies Hockey Academy to come to the school and share the ice, share some coaching time and some learning time together. We are very excited to be here.

“Across Canada, all of the hockey skills academy programs have a similar curriculum.

You see a lot of the same stuff going on, onice, off-ice stuff. It’s great for the kids to just have an opportunity to learn some hockey during the regular school day.”

The entire trip has been an great experience for the students from the Nunavut capital, Brandvold added.

“We flew in last Friday (Dec. 6), so we were in Ottawa for the weekend. Our trip really has two themes to it. The first theme is education.

We toured two post-secondary institutions, Algonquin College and Carleton University,” Brandvold noted.

“The second part of it is, obviously, the hockey academy. We were in Pembroke on Monday (Dec. 9), Deep River Tuesday and today, we are in Renfrew, so, we are very happy to be here.”

McGregor noted that Brandvold was impressed with the Jaguars program.

“He could not believe how well equipped we are, the resources we have and the on-ice help we receive.”

Helping out last week with the JaguarsHuskies day were Doug Miller, Terry McIntyre, Mike McMahon, Jeff Halk and co-op students Rory Whalen and John Ready. Tom McIntyre and Eugene Sheehan also help out in a regular basis.

The hockey academy is worth two credits per year to the participating students at St. Joseph’s.

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Players work on some on-ice drills during a game situation while Alex Markus, in foreground, skates through a puck handling session at the hockey academy Dec. 11.

Sports - The Renfrew Peewee Timberwolves have pieced together a pretty good first half to the 201314 hockey season.

The Wolves captured their own tournament title in October, and then reached the Regional Silver Stick hockey tournament championship game, only to be edged by the Bancroft Jets 3-2 in overtime.

The Peewee Wolves were back in the winner’s circle Dec 6-8 weekend, bringing home top hardware from the Roger Senecal Tournament in Ottawa.

The Renfrew squad went 2-and-1 in division play with a 1-0 win over the Blackburn Wild, and 4-1 triumph over the Athens Aeros.

They dropped a 4-2 decision to the Cumberland Grads.

A second 1-0 victory, this time over the Clarence/Rockland Crush, propelled the Peewee Wolves on to the final.

They met Cumberland in a rematch.

This time, the Wolves prevailed 4-0.

Kolby Lister had six goals in the tournament. He notched a hat trick in the final.

Colby Bleeks added two goals, and Sydney Smart, Jayce Greer, Tanton Landriault and Liam Todd singles.

Bleeks and Todd had first-period markers in each of the 1-0 victories.

Todd added four assists in the tournament and Bleeks three.

Greer collected two helpers in the final.

Jacob Miller enjoyed quite a weekend with three shutouts.

Tyson Johnston backstopped the other two Wolves contests - With files from Jeff Rekowski

Holiday skating Cole Turcotte gets his feet moving in an off-ice drill as students from both Inuksuk and St. Joseph’s high schools look on.

Alyson Wendorf, and Stacey McGregor of the St. Joseph’s Jaguars Hockey Academy, and Nathan Brandvold of Huskies Hockey Academy of Inuksuk High School in Iqaluit address students prior to last Wednesday’s on- and off-ice sessions at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre.

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Sports - Eighteen wrestlers from the Renfrew Amateur Wrestling Club travelled to Kingston this past weekend to take part in two tournaments.

The first was a bantam/cadet combined tournament with the gold medalists earning the right to participate in the 2014 Ontario Winter Games in Collingwood Feb. 28 and March 1.

Fourteen of the 18 wrestlers were able to enter the qualifier and all but four captured gold, a feat not surpassed by any other club in Eastern Ontario.

“This speaks to the hard work and to the RAWC program in place in this county, encouraging and making it possible for many to take up this sport,” says team head coach Harry Smith.

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Many of these young athletes have been training for a number of years while others throughout the province are just being introduced to it as they enter high school or possibly Grade 8.

The Eastern Ontario team now begins to work together and train in preparation for the games.

Eastern Ontario coaches will be selected and team practices will be organized.

Placements by our bantam and cadet wrestlers were as follows: • First: Jolie Brisco, Lily Warren, Paulena Oattes, Teegan Tabbert, Aleisha Ciphery, Cole McKee, Chelsea Bernard, Anthony MacLaren, Bryson Lines, Colton Warren.

• Second: Travis Inwood, Jarett Laking.

• Third: Cole Herbert, Ryan Theobald.

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Seven local wrestlers travelled to Ottawa Wednesday (Dec. 18) for a high school tournament, to gain more experience and improve on their calibre of skills.

It is then time for the local wrestlers to take a break over Christmas and then return, ready for some tough matches in the New Year.

Sports Day celebrated in Renfrew The Town of Renfrew Parks and Recreation Department hosted an open house and Try it Day at the recreation centre Nov. 30 to celebrate Sports Day in Canada. Participants were led through activities

by Adventures in Motion and Zumba with Peter Boldt (at right). More than 75 people participated in free events throughout the day. Matt Cuccaro, Canadian open canoe champion was also in attendance to celebrate the day. Sports Day in Canada is an opportunity for all Canadians to celebrate the power of sport to build community, fortify our national spirit and facilitate healthy, active living.

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Want to know more about habitat regulations or the Endangered Species Act? Information on the regulations is available on the Environmental Registry of the Environmental Bill of Rights website at ontario.ca/ebr (Registry #011-9021) and on the Species at Risk website at ontario.ca/speciesatrisk.

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The second tournament our athletes participated in later in the day was the Bill McLeod wrestling tournament.

Older and more experienced wrestlers competed.

Placements at this level were: • First: Jolie Brisco, Paulena Oattes, Teegan Tabbert, Aleisha Ciphery, Chelsea Bernard, Devin Tabbert, Lily Lafont.

• Second: Ryan Theobald, Bryson Lines, Colton Warren, Ashley Fontes, Ida Yates-Lavery.

• Third: Cole McKee. • Fourth: Travis Inwood, Anthony MacLaren, Jarett Laking.

• Fifth: Lily Warren.

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Canadian communities are invited to start preparing their submissions to vie for the title of Kraft Hockeyville 2014 with the nomination period opening Jan. 1, 2014.

Submissions will be accepted until Feb. 9. For contest rules and complete program details, please visit KraftHockeyville.ca. Kraft Hockeyville can also be found on Facebook (Facebook. com/KraftHockeyville) and Twitter (@hockeyville).

This year there is an even bigger opportunity for Canada’s communities to breathe new life into their local rinks through Kraft Hockeyville 2014.

The program is back and bigger than ever, awarding a total of $1 million in prizing to 16 different communities, including: • One grand prize of $100,000 in arena upgrades and an NHL preseason game played in the local community.

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Sports - The Renfrew Collegiate Raiders hosted what will become an annual event Dec. 12 – the RCI varsity boys AA invitational hockey tournament at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre.

Better still for the Raiders; they won it, winning two games and tying the other.

RCI blanked the Arnprior Redmen 3-0, skated to a 2-2 standoff with the Fellowes Falcons and then edged the Bishop Smith Crusaders in the final 4-3.

“We had a strong, balanced attack with production from all four lines,” RCI coach Scott Buffam said.

Jacob Collins led the Raiders’ offence while goaltender Dane Brumm supplied solid goalkeeping to backstop the Raiders to the tournament crown.

Brumm’s day included the shutout win over Arnprior.

“The boys showed great discipline,” coach Buffam added. “We took only three penalties in the tournament, and none in the fi-

nal. That hasn’t happened anytime I’ve coached at this level.”

On the same day, RCI boys basketball teams took to the basketball court in Upper Ottawa Valley High School Athletic Association action in Pembroke.

The Senior Raiders outscored the Bishop Smith Crusaders 56-35.

Connor Jamieson made his presence felt at both ends of the floor with a bits and bites effort – five points, seven assists, four steals, two rebounds and one block.

Josh Thero paced the RCI attack on the scoreboard with 18 points while Taylor Wilson collected eight. Matt Murdock was effective off the glass with seven rebounds.

Bishop Smith won the junior encounter 43-26.

Hunter Stubinsky drained 10 points for RCI. The Raider girls served up a pair of victories on the volleyball court.

The Senior Raiders took their match from the L’Equinoxe Patriotes in three straight while the Junior Raiders were 3-1 winners over the Pembroke school.

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Cash ’spiel a success at RCC Andy Sklepowicz Behind the Glass

Sports - This past Saturday featured the first Renfrew cash ’spiel hosted by Gord Eady, assisted by Phil Marcella.

Teams from Ottawa, Metcalfe and, of course, Renfrew, played two games each around a delicious lunch, and the winner was decided using a points format.

Coming out on top was Metcalfe’s Paul Nooyen, Jeff Cumming, Mike Cochrane and Pete Nooyen, narrowly edging the Brian Yolkowskie and Ed Lepack rink (they split skip’s duties) with Dave Eady, Will Barr and Karen Handford, by a single point.

The positive experience shared by all curlers bodes well for an expansion next year to 16 teams and, if anyone can do it, Gord and Phil can.

In this week’s Low Cup action Renfrew hosted the last set of games before the Christmas break and came up against a strong Arnprior team. The foursome of Barry Griese, Dave Eady, Don Armitage and Andy Sklepowicz played a consistent morning game to win by one.

The afternoon game was playing out in similar fashion until Arnprior scored a big four and took the lead into the last end. The Renfrew lads got a break and made some great shots to take four of their own and pull out the tie.

The other Renfrew crew, featuring Rob Warren, Don Rouble, Jim Berg and Andy Humphries, couldn’t buy a break and didn’t get the key shot when needed. They dropped two closely fought games. Three wins by Pembroke against Deep River increased their lead once again, atop the standings.

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Sports - The Renfrew Timberwolves ran their Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League winning streak to eight games with a 5-2 win over the Arnprior Packers Friday night at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre.

One night later, the Valley Division-leading Wolvesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; streak came to an end. The Almonte Thunder held on for a 4-3 triumph in the Lanark County town.

WOLVES 5, ARNPRIOR 2

Mike Bredlaw of the Renfrew coaching staff noted before the game that the Wolves had gotten off to slow starts in recent encounters.

That was no problem Friday as the Renfrew club jumped out into a 3-0 lead in the opening stanza.

That, and a yeomanlike effort from penalty killers, was essentially the difference in Renfrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eighth consecutive victory.

Colin Bradbury, Kurtis Leclaire, Bailey Hein, Troy Taylor and Scott Conroy shared goal production for the Wolves. Leclaire also chipped in with a pair of assists. Dallas Farr and Chris Marchand answered for Arnprior, who outscored the Wolves 2-1 in the middle frame.

Renfrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s penalty killers rose to the occasion.

EASTERN ONTARIO JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE The Wolves faced 5-on-3 VALLEY DIVISION STANDINGS Packer powerplays on four occasions, including as GP W L OTL SOL Pts early as 41 seconds into the Renfrew 24 15 7 1 1 32 game.

Arnprior 25 13 10 2 0 28 Goaltender Matt SchroAlmonte 23 10 8 2 3 25 eder turned in two splendid Perth 24 10 11 1 3 24 stops on an Arnprior 5-onStittsville 26 9 14 3 0 21 3 early in the third period Shawville 21 8 12 1 0 17 when a goal would have cut the Wolves lead to 4-3. them, including ex-Timberwolves shots Richard Barrâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way.

Schroeder faced 30 shots goaltender Barr. while the Wolves fired 38 The Wolves also lost Sean Kyte WOLVES HOWLINGS the way of Arnpriorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Erik for the night following a bout in the Miksik.

The Wolves will be shorthanded opening period.

Defenceman Dylan Zavitske has when they travel to the Nick Smith ALMONTE 4, WOLVES 3 Centre for another contest against the returned to the Wolves. He stepped aside because of work commitments Arnprior Packers at 8 p.m. Friday.

Scott Conroy, Kurtis Leclaire, Ted- earlier in the season.

Almost predictably, the The next home game for the win streak came to a halt in dy Suckow and Alex Campbell were all banished as a result of a game- Wolves is Friday, Dec. 27 at 8 p.m.

Almonte.

As fate would have it, the Almonte Since coming into the ending scrap.

Three Almonte players joined Thunder supplies the opposition. league about four seasons ago, the Thunder has been a thorn in the Wolves side, and this year, has now won three of four meetings.

Liam Killeenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pow- Peter Clark Lambert had four goals and Hubert erplay goal with 1:56 re- peter.clark@metroland.com one more for the Valley girls. maining stood up as the Assists were credited to Alexia game winner for Almonte, Sports - The Upper Ottawa Valley Gardner, Katie Belscher, Kailey Maalthough Tanner Smith Petite B team hit the ice for a pair cLeod, Lilly Kluke, Gillian Findlay, narrowed the gap with his of home games against Gatineau in Hanna Curry and Kaitlyn Curley. second of the night for the National Capital Region Ringette The UOV girls start the second half Wolves with 43 seconds re- League action Dec. 1 at the Ma-Te- of their NCRRL season in January. maining.

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Malorey Lambert had two goals Luke Martin paced the Al- and Hannah Hubert one for the Pemonte attack with a pair of tite Bs. markers.

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Sports - On Tuesday, Nov. 5, staff and students of St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Calabogie, as well as the principal, drove by bus to the curling rink in Renfrew. For most of us it was our first time curling, but we still had a lot of fun.

Once we arrived, the first thing we did was put our clean pair of shoes on in the locker rooms. Next we walked into the main hallway where we found ourselves a slider and gripper shoe to wear while curling. After that we got to go out onto the actual rink and into our groups to start practicing.

The very first thing we did when we got onto the ice was get used to the slider and gripper that we were wearing. We did this for about 20 minutes and then started another drill that involved us sweeping the ice with our brooms. This drill was fairly easy for all of us so it took us about 20 minutes also. The next drill or technique we learned was sliding with the broom on the ice. We all found this activity fun because it wasn’t too hard, but it wasn’t too easy either. This ended up taking close to 40 minutes, but only because it was a more important drill.

The last drill was quite difficult for most of us. In the drill we had to slide while

Andy Sklepowicz demonstrates to Rachel Powell the correct way to deliver the rock after coming out of the hack. holding the broom beside us, which made most of us lose our balance. This drill was quite difficult, but it still only took us just over 20 minutes to complete.

Finally for the last 20 minutes on the ice, we got to actually practise curling the rocks to the opposite end, trying to get them into the button. This was definitely my favourite part as well as many others because most of the drills we had

been practising had been for it.

It was pretty cool to because a couple of rocks got very close to the button.

Unfortunately after this we had to take our slider and gripper off, put our outdoor shoes back on and quickly pack up the rest of our stuff before boarding the bus and leaving the curling rink.

Overall, it was a great experience curling and everyone had a very good time.

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Sports - St. Joseph’s Jaguars boys basketball teams put on a pretty good road show last week.

The Senior Jaguars defeated the Opeongo Wildcats 44-15 in Upper Ottawa Valley High School Athletic Association action Dec. 9.

Braeden Troutman and Evan Naismith led the way with 13 and 12 points respectively. Nathan Dyck added nine.

Backed by a solid defensive performances, the Senior Jaguars were back at it with a 41-8 trouncing of the Madawaska Valley Wolves in Barry’s Bay the next afternoon.

On Thursday, the Senior Jaguars ran their early-season mark to 4and-0 with a 51-36 victory over the Jeanne Lajoie Chevaliers in Pembroke.

A strong effort, again keyed by the play of the defence, spearheaded the St. Joseph’s victory, coach Kip Mulvihill said.

On the offensive side, Naismith bagged 16 points for the Senior Jaguars, Dyck 14 and Troutman nine.

The Junior Jaguars tamed the Wildcats 27-10 behind eight points from Simon Rowat, and six each by Alex Paquette and Brendan Dumoulin.

Stephen Hass scored 11 while Rowat collected 10 in a 44-28 Jaguars win over Madawaska. Brad Shean and J.P. Cassanto added six points.

The Jaguars girls rolled through the competition in volleyball action at Fellowes High School Dec. 12.

The Junior Jaguars whitewashed the General Panet Panthers, Opeongo Wildcats and host Fellowes Falcons in all matches 3-0.

Earlier in the week, the Junior Jaguars also blanked the Jeanne Lajoie Chevaliers 3-0 behind the consistent serving of Molly Bruce and Janessa Linton.

The Jaguars also got good offensive strikes from Brittany Cabral, Cassie Cameron and Hannah Robertson, coach Renee Turcotte said.

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COMMUNITY

Connected to your community

LUCY HASS/METROLAND

Sharing in the Christmas spirit at Walmart Renfrew are, from left, front row, Debbie Yantha, Child Poverty Action Network (CPAN) co-ordinator Lyn Smith, and Wal Mart assistant manager Sharon McQuade; and back row, Jimmy Leighton, Louise St. Laurent, Marilyn Russell and Pat Cashman.

Walmart Renfrew supports Operation Snowsuit Lucy Hass lucy.hass@metroland.com

Community - Walmart Renfrew has embraced the warmth of the Christmas season with a $1,000 pledge to keep children warm this winter.

The local store has donated $1,000 to the Renfrew County Child Poverty Action Network (CPAN) Operation Snowsuit.

“We truly appreciate the support that Walmart (Renfrew) continues to give CPAN as we rely totally on grants, fundraisers and donations such as this to keep running,” said CPAN co-ordinator Lyn Smith.

“Operation Snowsuit is a program that helps local children stay warm and dry during our severe winter conditions,” added Smith.

A news release from CPAN said, as of Dec. 12, 300 children, up to 18 years old, needed snowsuits, boots, hats and waterproof gloves.

For an updated list of the sizes of boys boots, snow pants, snow jackets and snowsuits required, whether for boys or girls, call 613-7352374, ext. 250.

“We accept gently-used or new items, as well as monetary donations. “Please make sure that all items donated are clean and in good repair,” the release said. ”We believe that all children deserve to have decent winter clothing; if we wouldn’t put it on ur children we would not expect others to have to put it on theirs.”

To learn more about CPAN, Operation Snowsuit or any other programs viit www.renfrewcountycpan.ca or call 613-735-2375, ext. 250.

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POLICE

Renfrew OPP detachment seeks fraud suspect

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168 Raglan St. S, Renfrew 613-432-1600

santaferenfrew@bellnet.ca

News - The Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is seeking assistance in identifying a female involved in several fraud investigations.

On Sept. 21 a female entered the Home Hardware store in Arnprior. She removed an item from a store shelf then proceeded to the customer service counter where she

Lock it or lose it Ontario Provincial Police

Christmas and other holidays in December have many people distracted with shopping and parties and not thinking about thefts. The OPP, however, have seen an increase in shoplifting and thefts from vehicles in December. People are reminded to place parcels in your trunk or out of view while shopping. Remove valuables from your vehicle when you arrive at home or your destination.

If you can’t afford to lose it, don’t leave it behind in an unlocked vehicle. Crime prevention needs to be on everyone’s mind as well as the preparations for Christmas.

Lock it or lose it!

explained she wanted to return the item but no longer had her receipt. She was provided with a cash refund and left the area driving a two tone SUV, possibly a Buick Rendezvous. The female is described as about 60 years old, with blond or brownish-coloured hair, wearing glasses and gold jewelry, and a pink zip-up hoody. The same female successfully committed a similar fraud at Home Hardware in Renfrew on Nov. 21. It

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chief; and one female was charged with five counts of assault and two counts of mischief. An arrest warrant was issued for one male for criminal harassment.

let and cell phone stolen from the counter while they had stepped away for a moment.

There was a suspect and following an investigation the stolen wallet and cell phone were recovered. No charges were laid.

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One male has been charged after more than 150 grams of marijuana was seized.

On Tuesday, Dec. 10 Const. Hayley Chaplin was on foot patrol and spoke with two pedestrians. A strong odour of marijuana was detected and the investigation revealed the two were in possession of marijuana and other drug paraphernalia. Following further investigation one person was released unconditionally. A 21-year-old Renfrew man was charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking.

He was released from custody on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew Feb. 26.

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On Monday, Dec. 9 OPP officers investigated a theft from a dental office in Arnprior. A receptionist reported her wal-

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One male is facing a charge of trespassing after repeated warnings to stay off school property have been ignored. OPP officers responded to a complaint about a 14-year-old male who has been repeatedly warned to stay off the RCI school property.

On Friday, Dec. 6 the male was on the property and observed by several people and on video.

A charge under the Trespass to Property Act is being processed. Snowmobilers have taken down a fence and trespassed onto the property at the Arnprior Golf Club, entering off Golf Club Road.

At this time there are no suspects but area residents are asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 when they observe trespassers in the area so police can attend at the time.

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TRESPASSING

DOMESTIC DISPUTES

Renfrew OPP officers responded to nine domestic disputes recently. One male was charged with uttering threats, assault, breach of probation and two counts of mis-

is believed other stores may also be victims of her fraudulent scheme. If you can help to identify this suspect you are asked to contact Det.-Const. Jodi Burns at 613-6233131 or 1-888-310-1122. If you have information on any criminal offence that results in charges being laid, you qualify for an award of up to $2,000. Call Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 735-8477 or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.

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36 BANK ST NORTH Brick Bungalow, Eat in Kit, LR, 3 BDR, 1 – 4 pc bath, Full basement.

F.A.Electric heat, 200 amp service, central air, Large detached shop with basement. Most windows have been replaced Call Ross 613.433.1133 for details

138 HARAMIS DRIVE

167 RAGLAN ST.

Beautiful brand new 3 bedroom home just built. This home will impress with so many features. Beautiful open concept with gas 2 sided fireplace.

Large master with ensuite and walk in closet. 3rd bedroom on ground level with another large den and 3rd bath. Very private rear yard and ICF foundation. Central A/C. MLS#889762. Call David today to view.

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

PETER VINCENT

HELEN VINCENT

66 CORONATION STREET

557 STONES LAKE RD.

A great family home for you and yours! Quiet residential location private lot - large rear deck - 3 bedrooms -2 baths - family room with gas fireplace - well maintained - come and see this! Call Helen at 432-0058

Now asking $349,900, Waterfront home with four bedrooms and addition plus large garage. MLS#881737 Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information.

298 BARR STREET

784 RAGLAN ST. S. Here is your custom built bungalow! 3 bedrooms - two levels totally finished - c/a - gas heat - living room with gas fireplace well designed eat-in kitchen - laundry on main level - attached garage - 2 driveways for convenience - it is lovely! MLS 864256.

Call Helen to see it - 432-0058

552 RAGLAN ST. S. Commercial and residential but easily converted to total residential living with space galore on lower level and an apartment (presently rented) on the second level - make life easy!Lots of parking - 3 car detached garage - outstanding address - MLS 889640. Call Helen to view at 432-0058

13 BILL HODGINS WAY Asking $289,900 for this 3 BR log cabin in the Peaks Village, walkout finished basement, access to lake. MLS# 891972. Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information.

One of Renfrew’s best - both location and stature! 100 x 100 foot lot - 3 storey grand 5 bedroom home - so much space and all updated bathrooms are all redone - good working kitchen and eating area - 2 fireplaces - hardwood and ceramic - it is spectacular to see! MLS#881150.

Call Helen at 432-0058

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263 GARDEN OF EDEN RD. R.R.5, RENFREW On the edge of town! 3.7 acres and a two storey home - 2 bathrooms - granny suite living on the north side - full basement - new propane furnace just installed - large front deck - several outbuildings at the rear - well defined property - easy access year round. MLS#881099. Call Helen at 432-0058 to view

6117 HIGHWAY 132, DACRE $169,900. Large home that has undergone major updates since 2009. New kitchen, wiring, flooring etc. Call David today to view.

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46 HARAMIS DRIVE 1,800 Sq ft home. Complete ICF Construction. Super Efficient Radiant Floor Heating, High End Finishes. Sought after location.

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

MLS# 891038. Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information.

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22 GALLAGHER RD. 2 storey with beautiful interior. KIT with newer cupboards, DR with sliding doors leading to back deck, LR. 2nd Floor 3 BDR plus oversized 1 -5 pc bath, fully finished basement, several outbuildings. Asking $159,100. Great Starter Home! MLS#891040. Call Ross 613.4331133 for details.

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256 JAMES ST. Asking $176,000 for this 4 BR, 2 bath home in quiet location. Hardwood flooring, MLS# 887992. Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information.

121 OTTERIDGE AVE. (HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION) A custom built 3 bedroom bungalow - 2 baths - main floor laundry - hardwood and ceramic - wrap around deck - attached dble garage - Tarion Warrantied - fully serviced lot - MLS#880079. Call Helen to see this one 432-0058 Move in right now!

205 LOCHIEL ST. S. Fine lifestyle at this address - 3 levels of space - A-1 interior with all the grandeur of yesteryear - lovely at this time of year - you should treat yourself to a viewing! 4 bedrooms - 1 and ½ baths - gleaming hardwood floors - lots of storage at the rear - insulated basement gas heat. MLS#853976. Call Helen at 432-0058

201 MAPLE BEND RD. Asking $299,900 for this 4 br, 2 bath home, finished basement with 2.5 acres. MLS#891618. Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information.

122 LISA LANE Located at Thompson Park, Mobile consists of KIT, LR, 1-4pc bath, 2 BDR plus large family room. F.A. Oil plus air tight stove. Asking $59,900. MLS#867043.

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59 PASTWAY RD., HORTON TWP Nearing completion for this 1350 sq. ft. home with 3 BR, 2 bath, dbl car garage. MLS#887925. CAll Peter 613.432.0319 for more information.

1 ½ Storey vinyl sided home with 1 car detached garage.

Eat-in Kit, LR with gas fireplace, office, & family room and MBR on 1st level. 2nd Level: 2 BDR, 1 – 3 pc bath.

Screened in porch and paved drive. Asking $102,500 Call Ross for details 613.433.1133

ASKING $219,500

HWY 132 #5432, DACRE

398 CHARLES ST. A truly lovely 4 level split - completely redone from “top to bottom” 2 baths (ALL NEW) - new kitchen and eating area - sunken living room with gas fireplace - 3 bedrooms - den - basement for storage - privacy galore in your backyard. MLS#859145. Call Helen at 432-0058

Tucked among the trees! 3 bedrooms on main level - living room with fireplace - eat-in kitchen and dining area - deck at rear - privacy galore at your back door - lower level is completely finished - Family room - 2 baths - it is your country home!!!

MLS#882609. Call David at 401-2824 or Peter at 432-0319 or Helen at 432-0058 to view

96 SCOBIE RD. Asking $219,500 for this immaculate 4BR home near Haley’s, easy hwy access. Private setting. New propane furnace. MLS#860458. Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information.

5729 HWY 132, DACRE ACREAGE AT THIS ADDRESS! Two storey 5 bedroom home - granny suite living if needed - living room and dining area with hardwood - the setting at this address is beautiful with the flowing creek at your doorstep - kayaking - 2 car garage and workshop - drive a little to see a lot - you will be happy you did. MLS#829989. Call Helen at 432-0058 or David at 401-2824

4108 CALABOGIE RD., HWY 508 SPRINGTOWN AREA Acreage and fine living at this address! 4 bedroom custom built 2 storey home - perched on the hill overlooking the Madawaska River main level has family room with fireplace and living room with fireplace - office/den - working and eatin kitchen - 4 season porch at the rear a truly lovely address and home! MLS#891191. Call Peter at 432-0319 or Helen at 432-0058

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MERRY CHRISTMAS

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Children’s Christmas party Avia Ferguson concentrates on her tasty creations as children gather to bake cookies with Mrs. Claus at the Children’s Christmas Party at the Horton Community Centre Sunday afternoon. There was music, crafts and storytelling, and the afternoon ended with an outdoor wiener roast. At right, Santa Claus turns the tables, joking as he pretends to sit on Shaelyn Dobec’s knee.

LUCY HASS/METROLAND

The Team at

Royal LePage O’Neil Realty

Twas the month before Xmas and all through the “Frew” People were bustling, so much to do.

For this month, each year, the month of December Is when we do things we want to remember.

The town is so pretty with banners and lights.

Store windows are lit well into the nights.

The Lions club parade has been up the main street With floats and costumes that are hard to be beat.

The manger and cradle are now in clear view With stable and animals standing there too.

The hospital tree is now lit in the square And Jeff Scott made sure Santa was there.

His hardware windows sparkle so bright Gleaming like stars in the cold winter night.

Sister Joan and her children who so sweetly sing Have performed with glad tidings which they always bring.

All the schools are having their concerts and such While the children are maybe not learning so much As attentions to holidays soon to be pending And classes for everyone soon will be ending.

The clubs are all having their holiday eves With food and warm greetings as everyone leaves.

People who care for others in need Are helping with food bank some families to feed.

And fireman boots and angel trees piles Are filling with gifts to help children’s smiles.

Churches are filled with

carols and love As we celebrate our gift from Above.

Friends on the street and yes, strangers too Utter Merry Christmas, Happy New Year to you This time of year brings warm feelings and cheer As well as memories all will hold dear.

As students from cities return to the “Frew” And families gather whether many or few May love fill the days of Christmas this year.

May you celebrate with lots of good cheer.

May you remember to praise God above For sending His Son , for giving His love.

So Merry Christmas and Happy New Year too To all of the people who live in the “Frew”.

Gladys Sidock Renfrew

Merry Christmas

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Hi Jim and Ila: I have a junco and a white- throated sparrow visiting my feeders regularly. Seems a little late but, I guess the cold weather has sent them scrambling for food. The junco is feeding on millet at the feeder, while the sparrow is scratching under the feeder.

We also have the usual for this time of year. Dozens of goldfinches, chickadees, both white and red-breasted nuthatches, a brown creeper, downy, hairy and pileated woodpeckers, blue jays and purple finches, the highest numbers we’ve had here.

Also, we are hearing a lot of saw-whet Owl and barred owl activity in the acreage close to the house. I think the barred owl activity may reduce the saw-whet owl activity soon. Finally, we have bald eagle (2nd-3rd year bird) making regular visits.

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The northern cardinals that have for several years arrived at Mae and Allan Craigs’ feeders early in the fall did not return until this past week. Susan McLaren had a pair of cardinals arrive at her feeders lately, later than usual.

PILEATED WOODPECKERS

Shirley and Roger Leith have a pair of noisy pair of pileated woodpeckers splitting a dead tree on their property into small chips. These large woodpeckers can make a pile of chips in a very short while if the tree they are working on is dead.

ACTIVE FEEDERS

Bonnie and Paul Ouellete have lots of action at their feeder. The male and two female cardinals, goldfinches, juncos, mourning doves, chickadees and blue jays make short work of the daily ration of sunflower, millet and cracked corn the Ouelletes provide for them. Paul says the birds feed most of the day in cold weather.

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Lifestyle- Susan Kallies was returning to Madawaska Veterinary Services where she works when she noticed a bird of some kind in the ditch along Highway 60 west of Renfrew. She returned to the spot and was very surprised to find a common loon struggling in the snow. She called us and we advised her to put the bird into a cardboard box and keep it overnight and I would pick it up on Saturday morning. Loons require a lengthy stretch of open water to get air-borne and we would have to take it to the Ottawa River to be released.

Cec Gilmour and I were making our rounds for the Christmas Bird Count Saturday morning and we dropped by to pick up the loon. Susan had it ready and she did a very fine job of handling a very feisty customer indeed.

Cec and I loaded the bird into the car and drove to Chenaux where there is over a kilometre of open water below the dam on the Ottawa River. We released the loon and it began to fly as soon as it was free. It settled in the swift moving water and when last seen it was diving, swimming and calling to other loons that might have been in the area.

We thank Susan for her interest and her expert handling of the loon. It would not have survived without her help.

CORRECTION ROBINS SKIP A YEAR

Hello Jim and Ila: I saw the first snowy owl of the winter season today. It was a big bird, meaning bigger than the usual ones I see, and was sitting high up in the elm tree beside the creek here across from our house. From that vantage point he/she could look over the corn (stalks) field. Sincerely, and Merry Christmas to you and Ila. Maynard van der Galien

Sheldon Stewart reports that the robins that have taken all the fruit from his mountain ash tree in previous years are absent this year.

In this season of plenty the birds have very likely found a new crop to harvest.

With so much food available the birds have been displaying some unusual feeding behaviour, absent from some feeders and nu-

Last week I wrote that Bill McLaughlin had 16 robins in his driveway but it was David Code that had the robins. David said it was not a problem and Bill said he wished he had the robins feeding along his driveway. I do apologize for the error.

Enjoy your birding. Ila and Jim Ferguson, 5313 River Road, RR 5, Renfrew, Ont., K7V 3Z8. Phone 513-432-2738 or email jamesh@nrtco. net

O'Brien Road, Renfrew Flyer effective Friday, December 20th to Tuesday, December 24th, 2013

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HERITAGE

HORTON TOWNSHIP GETS GRANTS: Everyone else may be thinking of skating and snowmobile

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$9,000 and a Community Centre grant for roughly $6,000 from the provincial government. The ball diamond, at Horton Sportsplex, is phase one of the township community centre project which will eventually cost about $33,000.

STEWART HARTSHORN: Employees of Stewart Hartshorn had a very impressive train in the

Santa Claus Parade. They decided to take the float to the Arnprior parade and won the first prize of $50.

A total of 310 man hours went into the float by employees Lorraine McDonald, Debbie and Vern McIntyre, Doreen Bruce, Lisa Lyons, Minnie Hansma, Doug Mau, Tom Landreau and Gary Perry, with assistance from Don Woods and Carson Bruce.

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25 YEARS OF SERVICE: At the meeting of the Board of Education, Dr. J.J. McCann stated that he had sounded out

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A FINE BILL BOARD: The Bill-Posters Association is not going to be under the imputation that its business is an eyesore. Rather, they could have it considered they are an aid to Art. And in proof thereof, local representative Mr. A.E. Grigg has placed upon his most prominent billboards an artistic scene of the Nativity, a 24 sheet picture in 12 colours. And alongside of it a poster urging aid to the Consumptive Hospital. Also a free gift from the Bill Posters Association to the cause of humanity and charity.

LOOK FOR SITE OF NEW DAM: The Hydro Electric Commission sent one of its engineers up to Golden Lake to spy out the land preliminary to making a survey of the lake during the winter for a report on its availability as a site for a dam for further reservation of the waters of the Bonnechere.

Town engineer Stewart went up on Thursday by request of Mr. Acres to describe the town’s desires to the visiting engineer. The Round Lake dam was finished some time ago, sufficiently to put a reserve of four feet of water on that lake, on which the Renfrew power wheels may draw during the winter months.

DEC. 13, 1978

trails this time of year, but Horton council was thinking about fly balls and home runs. The reason was over $15,000 in Wintario and provincial grants that the township received to help pay for its new ball diamond. The diamond was completed in July 1977 at a cost of $24,000.

Clerk Bill Humphries said the money came from a Wintario grant of roughly

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merson competed against potato club members from all over Canada, including from the potato-growing districts of the Maritimes.

Thirty three exhibits were shown in Toronto.

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A.A. Wright, M. McKinnon, E.H. Stevenson, and Thomas Logan were also still going strong.

BUDARICK LED IN POTATO CONTEST: Emmerson Budarick of Palmer Rapids, a member of Jewelville Boys Potato Club in Renfrew County, won first prize in his Dooley potatoes in the Canadian Club contests at the Royal Winter Fair. Em-

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25 years as a member and appointee of the County Council. As henceforward, the county will appoint only one member instead of three, he feels his work with the board is done. At the time of his appointment, the late J.M. Austin was chairman and the late John Geale secretary.

The board had then two other medical members, Dr. Wade and Dr. Murphy.

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2 BEDROOM Apt, fridge, stove, heat, parking included. Tenant pays hydro. $790+hydro. For viewing 1 bedroom apartment for call or text 613-899-6593 rent in a secure building in downtown Renfrew. 2 bedroom apt, main floor, Available February 1st. huge backyard & porch. 2 $539 per month, has park- blocks to main st of Rening and laundry room. Call frew but very quiet on Bujold Properties dead end. $850 per month 613.432.0789 or includes water. Tenant pays gas heat & hydro.

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613-432-04144 $575+hydro. First and last, 3 BEDROOM, 2 storey no smoking, no pets, emreference. brick house on large lot, ployment 75 Poole Street, Arnprior. 613-433-6000 Gas heat, $850+utilities.

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With joy we announce the engagement of Terri-Lynn Courtney Cull & Joshua Brandon McConnell.

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The family of the late Donnie Schnob would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Cathy Greenough, for her many years of care with Donnieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lung problems â&#x20AC;&#x201C; work related fibrosis.

Thanks to all the nurses at the Arnprior Hospital, for all their compassionate care for his month long stay, also to staff and friendly workers.

Thanks to Vicki Murdoch for all her advice and guiding us through his passing. Thanks to Father Ryan for the last rights, prayers and blessings for Donnieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s family.

Thanks to relatives, family, and friends who visited Donnie in the hospital, also for phone calls, cards, flowers, food, etc. All very much appreciated.

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The family of the late Keith Fulford would like to express their sincere appreciation to our family, friends and neighbours for their sympathy, ďŹ&#x201A;owers, cards, food, and donations at the time of our loss.

A special thanks to Larry and Heather who were always there, Dr.Robson and Dr. Kim for their compassion and care, and Ottawa General Hospital ICU staff and nurses.

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My wife Wilhelmina (Willy) has finished her end of life journey. I have found it a most difficult journey to travel and to observe.

Having said that, I must acknowledge the help we both received. That help started with our family doctor (Dr. J. Matosh) and went to include several other doctors.

Community Care Assess Center, Renfrew Victoria Hospital, Groves Park Lodge and Goulet Funeral Home. Management and staff of all, dealt with both of us with the highest professional standard and showed both compassion and sensitivity. I knew that Willy was safe and well cared for. I must also thank our friends and neighbours for their support and kind thoughts.

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The family of the late Thomas Kenneth McCafferty would like to express their sincere thanks to all our friends, relatives and neighbours for all donations of food, ďŹ&#x201A;owers, cards, condolences & well wishes, also donations for the Centershot Archery Program during our time of sorrow.

Thank you to Rev Don Anderson minister and dear friend of Tom. Thanks to Isobel Kristijan and the Choir of St. Andrews United Church Calabogie. Pierre Desmarais for his rendition of Amazing Grace, Face to face with Jesus & I can only imaging Ron Howe for his poem written especially for Tom â&#x20AC;&#x153;Work In Usâ&#x20AC;? Powerful!

Thank you to Marjorie Watts & all who assisted her for the delicious lunch & such kindness in serving it. Thanks to Natasha Goulet & staff of Goulet Funeral Home for their excellence and professional services.

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27TH Cali Yakaback & Riley New 8pm 409 Stewart St., Renfrew

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FIREWOOD FOR SALE All Hardwood Cut, split, and delivery available.

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Leaps & Bounds is looking for

Contract RECE teachers in the new year.

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Please submit resumes no later than Dec. 27th to leapsandbounds@adccs.ca

Reporter (5-month term) Metroland East

THE COMPANY A subsidiary of Torstar Corpora on, Metroland is one of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s premier media companies. Metroland delivers up-to-the-minute vital business and community informa on to millions of people across Ontario. We have grown signiďŹ cantly in recent years in terms of audience and adver sers and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re con nuing to invest heavily in developing best-in-class talent, products and technology to accelerate our growth in the media landscape and strengthen our connec on to the community. For further informa on, please visit www.metroland.com.

THE OPPORTUNITY Metroland East is seeking a reporter, for a community paper for a temp pos ng January 1- June 1, 2014. The posi on is based out of O awa.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES This posi on requires strong wri ng and an ability to come up with fresh story ideas. The candidate will be expected to produce clean, quick, and interes ng stories on a variety of topics â&#x20AC;&#x201C; news, features and sports. As well as repor ng for our newspaper, the successful candidate should have mul media skills, as they will also be required to provide online content.

WHAT WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE LOOKING FOR The successful candidate must be able to work well with others, be organized, mul -task under ght deadlines, and have solid news judgment. Evening and weekend work will be required.

If working for a highly energized, compe ve team is your ideal environment, please email your resume to

Deadline for applica ons is Dec. 21st, 2013 Job category: media

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Please forward your written cover letter and resume in confidence, by 4:00 pm December 20, 2013 to: Jamie Doering Public Works Manager Township of Greater Madawaska 19 Parnell St., PO Box 180 Calabogie ON K0J 1H0 Applications also accepted by fax 613-752-2617 or Public Works fax 613-752-1459 and email: roads@greatermadawaska.com.

I wish to thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information will be used to determine eligibility for potential employment and is pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.

Applicants must possess: â&#x20AC;˘ a journalism degree or diploma; â&#x20AC;˘ experience in photography; â&#x20AC;˘ experience in online journalism; â&#x20AC;˘ experience with page layout using InDesign; â&#x20AC;˘ strong knowledge of social media; â&#x20AC;˘ valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s licence and access to a vehicle.

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Manufacturing Engineer Nylene Canada Inc., a producer of Nylon Polymer and Carpet Fibre in Arnprior Ontario, has an immediate career opportunity for a team oriented process technical leader.

This position requires a recognized degree in a Chemical or Mechanical engineering discipline with 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 years of related experience; a professional designation or the ability to acquire same would be desirable. Practical knowledge in all facets of a manufacturing environment with a focus on process, projects and support functions is required.

Experience and knowledge of polymer and co-polymer production is a desired asset.

Your excellent analytical and troubleshooting abilities, along with your good leadership, supervisory, managerial, planning and interpersonal skills will serve you well in this challenging career position. You will be responsible for the oversight, control, development, and troubleshooting of processes as well as the implementation of associated projects that may result.

To the successful candidate, Nylene Canada Inc. will provide a competitive compensation package and personal growth and advancement opportunities.

Please forward your resume to: Human Resources Department Nylene Canada Inc. 200 McNab Street Arnprior, Ontario, K7S 3P2 Or email to: bob.clouthier@nylene.com We thank all the applicants for applying. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No agencies please.

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HOARE In memory of Elise Hoare, who left us on Dec. 27, 2006

COUNTY OF RENFREW EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The County of Renfrew in the Ottawa Valley stretches from the outskirts of Canada's capital, the City of Ottawa, along the shores of the historic Ottawa River to the northern tip of Algonquin Park's wilderness in the west. The County offers diversity of cultures, recreational opportunities, and lifestyle choices.

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS & ENGINEERING Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Public Works & Engineering is responsible for all facets of the leadership of the Public Works Department and the management and administration of the County’s Public Works infrastructure including 812 km of urban and rural roadways, drainage systems, 250 bridges, and traffic control devices, as well as operation of the civic addressing and 911 systems.

You had wanted to go You were weary you said We were holding your hands As we stood by your bed.

When it came your time It was hard to let go Because each of our hearts Were hurting us so.

Now your spirit is free To soar at will But my amazing dear mom We’re all missing you still.

Always cherished in our memories Iona and girls

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications: x x

IN MEMORIAM

In addition to a competitive salary ($113,070 – $129,033 per annum) and a comprehensive benefit package, the County of Renfrew offers exemplary values, strong community spirit, a rural quality of life, well maintained infrastructure and an outdoor recreation paradise, all of which help to create a productive environment for personal growth and success.

Please send your resume, stating Competition #14-02, by 4:00 p.m., Monday, January 6, 2014 to:

There’s a family who misses you dearly, In a home where you used to be, There’s a family who wanted to keep you, But God willed it not to be, You left us many happy memories, And a sorrow too great to be told, But to us who loved you and lost you, Your memory will never grow old.

Always loved, Goldie and Family

IN MEMORIAM

DECEMBER 21ST last day to order Lotto MRI Tickets.

Phone 613.732.2811 Ext 7408 to help bring MRI to the County.

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Catch a buyer through LAND YOUR BIG DEAL ADVERTISE YOUR CAR OR TRUCK IN OUR CLASSIFIED SECTION

CALL SHARON AT 613-688-1483 or email srussell@thenewsemc.ca

Fax: 613-723-1862

IN MEMORIAM

CLEMENS SACKMANN

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

1932 - December 24, 2012

The face I loved is now laid low, His loving voice is still, The hand so often clasped in mine Lies now in death’s cold chill.

I often sit and think of him When I am all alone, For memory is the only friend That grief can call its own.

Guardy D. Campbell September 23, 1934 December 1, 2010 In our hears you will always stay, Loved and remembered every day Love Jean and The Family CLR488983

Equivalent to university graduation in Civil Engineering.

Licensed Professional Engineer. x Senior management level experience in engineering, preferably in the municipal environment. x Broad range of experience in a variety of areas including all disciplines of Civil Engineering, administration and management, finance and accounting, statute, contract and common law, fleet procurement and management, and computer applications to engineering and management. x Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. x Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written form. x Valid Class G driver’s licence. x Post-graduate studies in Public/Business Administration and/or AMCT designation would be considered an asset.

HOGAN, Bill In loving memory of a cherished husband, father and grandfather who passed away December 23, 1992.

Have a Vehicle to Sell?

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In loving memory Wife Rose CLR490548

PEPLINSKI, Mary In loving memory of a very special mom December 19, 2010 We miss you And we love you Mom

Human Resources, County of Renfrew 9 International Drive, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5 EMAIL: hrinfo@countyofrenfrew.on.ca (in MS Word or pdf format)

All our love Max, Linda & family

Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

In loving memory of

HELP WANTED

Mary Peplinski

COUNTY OF RENFREW Employment Opportunity

From I’ll give you a daisy a day dear

BONNECHERE MANOR Long Term Care Home

Bonnechere Manor, a safe and caring community to live, work and enjoy life.

REGISTERED NURSE Part Time Qualifications: x A Registered Nurse with a current certificate of competency from the College of Nurses of Ontario with annual mandatory licensing renewal x The ability to work any shifts, be available for short-notice call-ins and to maintain regular attendance is required Compensation: Start - $37.22 x 1 Year - $41.17 x 2 Years - $43.38 x 3 Years - $48.84 x 25 Years - $49.71 Please note, starting salary is adjusted based on proof of relevant past RN experience at the rate of one increment for every year of experience with the exception of the 25 year rate which requires 25 years of experience.

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For a complete job description and qualifications, please see the County of Renfrew website at http://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/departments/human-resources/unionized-job-descriptions/

1924 – 2010 Three years have passed, our hearts still sore As time rolls on, we miss you more Your welcome smile & pleasant face No one can fill that vacant place Felix & Pauline & family

Errol Rousselle You sang with a voice proud & strong Oh yes I remember Oh Donna You really could sing a fine song I remember you played Beatle music You really could play it quite well The people would take time to listen For it came from your heart they could tell But one sad night I remember It was Dec of 14 you finished A gig you were playing But you didn’t come home anymore God must have called you to Heaven To play your guitar in his band But someday we’ll see you up yonder We’ll meet in this wonderful land

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Joyce Leach

December 12, 2012

Gone but always remembered Mother Jean Murphy Brothers David Rousselle & Allan Rousselle

Please send your resume, stating Competition #14-01, by 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2014 to: Human Resources, County of Renfrew 9 International Drive, Pembroke ON K8A 6W5 EMAIL: hrinfo@countyofrenfrew.on.ca (in MS Word or pdf format)

Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

Remembering a battle hard fought, months of coping with a broken heart You are in our thoughts each day, our memories will never fade away.

Hope you both celebrated June 8th, your Golden Anniversary date!

Love Nancy, Brian, Donna, Cathy & families

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Sister Nancy Wilson

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed, Dennis and Jeanette Wayne and Gayle and Family CLR490344

In loving memory of

Mary Stacia Peplinski December 19, 2010 We seem to see in the soft dim light A face we love the best; Recalling her as the sun’s last rays Go down in the far off west.

We miss her more as time goes on, We can never close our hearts; And the lamp of our love still burns.

Her heart the truest in all the world, Her love the best to recall; None on earth could take her place, She is still the dearest of all.

Love always Julie Peplinski and family

Alp, Corinne (nee Lynn)

12 June 1923 – 8 December 2013 Corinne passed away peacefully, early Sunday morning December 8, 2013, at the Perley and Rideau Veteran’s Health Centre in Ottawa, at the age of 90. Predeceased by her husband Victor Alp (2012), mother Mary Belle (nee Munro) Lynn, father Hugh Lynn, step mother Catherine (nee Hall) Lynn, sister Lois Lynn, and brother Mickey Lynn. Survived by brother Jim Lynn, nieces Janet (Edouard) Vaillancourt, Mary Ellen Lynn, niece-in-law Margaret (Ven) Bedward, and several other great nieces and nephews, in-laws and close cousins.

Born and raised in Temiscaming, Quebec, Corinne went on to study and graduate from nursing at the Oshawa General Hospital. It was in Oshawa that she met and married her husband Victor Alp. Together they returned to live in Temiscaming where they both worked for the Canadian International Paper company. Corinne began her career as the CIP’s town health nurse subsequently moving on to operating room nurse and hospital administrator at the Temiscaming General Hospital.

She and Vic spent many years in Temiscaming enjoying family and friends before moving on to Quesnel, BC for a brief period and then back to Ottawa where they settled in to new employment – Vic working as an electrician for the Canadian Mint and Corinne working in a pediatrician’s office until retirement.

Corinne and Vic celebrated 66 years of marriage before Vic’s passing in 2012.

During her lifetime, in addition to her much loved nursing career and family and friends, Corinne enjoyed gardening, numerous artistic hobbies, engaging conversations, reading (to include her daily newspaper – a must), crosswords, current politics, their boxer dogs, and time spent at camp on Lake Temiscaming.

Our much loved Corinne was an incredible personality and will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her. The family would like to express our appreciation and thanks to Corinne’s doctors, nurses, and caregivers in both Gatineau 1 South and Ottawa 1 West at the Perley and Rideau Veteran’s Health Centre.

Arrangements by the Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street North, Arnprior Visitations were at 10:15 a.m. on Friday December 13, 2013 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Braeside, Ontario. Funeral mass was at 11:00 a.m., followed by reception. Spring interment Temiscaming Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Canadian Red Cross would be appreciated.

Condolences / Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca

Sister Nancy Wilson was born in Perth on July 22, 1932 the fourth of ten children of Ruberta Mary White and William Alfred Wilson. She received her elementary education at St. John’s Separate School where she was taught by the Sisters of Providence. She attended Perth Collegiate Institute and near the end of high school she applied to Hotel Dieu School of Nursing in Kingston and was accepted for the September class.

However, after having the idea suggested to her about becoming a Sister and having read a couple of books about religious life, she knew within her heart that that was what she wanted to be – a Sister of Providence to care for those in need. When she told her parents that she wanted to enter in August, her father suggested that she wait for six months and enter in February. During those six months she worked in the shoe store and had time to reflect on her decision. It never changed. On February 2, 1952 she entered and made her First Profession of vows two years later. In 1954 she began her teaching career at St. Joseph’s School in Arnprior while she took the two Pre-Teachers’ College Summer Courses. In 1956 she went to Toronto Teachers’ College and obtained her teaching certificate.

After teaching at St. Peter’s in Kingston, St. Carthagh’s in Tweed and St. Mary’s in Trenton, she became the local superior of the community in Chesterville, taught Grade seven and eight and was principal of the school at the same time. After teaching grades seven and eight, being principal and local superior at St. Gregory’s in Picton from 1969 – 1972 she spent the next year at the University of Windsor where she obtained her BA. Then she moved into teaching high school at St. Francis School in Smiths Falls. In 1975 she returned to Arnprior as principal of the school. In 1978 she was elected to the General Council but remained in Arnprior until 1985 at which time she was elected General Superior and served in this position until 1989.

At the completion of her term of office as General Superior she studied at Regis College in Toronto and earned a Masters of Theological Studies. She returned to Arnprior bringing her leadership skills, her experience and theological studies to her pastoral ministry at St. John’s Parish until she moved to Kingston in 2009. She was assigned as Coordinator of the Marian I Community at the Motherhouse and was a member of the Process of Membership Committee. She remained in these positions until her loving God called her home on November 14, 2013.

Sister Nancy made many friends in the different communities where she served many, of whom were the recipients of her care and attention. She was tireless and unrelenting in her service to the poor and marginalized. Sister Nancy is predeceased by her parents, her brothers, John, William and Paul. She is survived by her brothers, Gerald (Irma) of Regina and Robert of Kitchener and by her sisters, Betty Patterson of Ottawa, Sister Irene of the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul of Kingston, Marlene (Jim) Lynch of Omaha, Nebraska and Sue (Neil) Alder of Smiths Falls. She will be fondly remembered by her family, her many friends, and by the members of her religious congregation. The Mass of Christian Burial, held in the Chapel of Mary Mother of Compassion, Providence Motherhouse, Kingston, on Monday, November 18 was presided over by Most Rev. Brendan M. O’Brien, Archbishop of Kingston, assisted by members of the clergy. Rev. Patrick Dobec, a good friend and former pastor of St. John’s, Arnprior, was the homilist. Several members of the clergy from the Diocese of Pembroke as well as many family members and friends were in attendance.

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FULTON, Raymond Robert Passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side at the Almonte General Hospital on Monday, December 9, 2013.

Raymond Fulton Of Cedar Hill, ON., at the age of 83.

Cherished husband and soul mate to Isobel for 62 years. Loving father to Michael (Karen), Lynn (Carl), Leanne (Ron), and Gary (Peggy). Proud grandpa of Tyler, Jessie (Donny), Jillian, Adam, Terri (Joey), Alexandra, Robert (Kelsey) and David. Special great-gramps to Gracie, Carson, and Nathan. Predeceased by his parents J.C. and Effie and his brother Arthur. Survived by his sister Helen and sister-in-law Anne. Will be fondly remembered by his many relatives, friends and neighbours.

Family and friends visited C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON. (613)-256-3313 On Wednesday, December 11, 2013 from 6pm to 9pm. A Celebration of Raymond’s Life took place in the Chapel on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at 11am.

Reception followed at the Civitan Club.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation. A sincere thank-you to Dr. Turcotte, nurses and the staff at the Almonte General Hospital for the kind and compassionate care that Raymond received.

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

TIMMINS Lloyd John Peacefully in hospital at Arnprior, as always, surrounded by the love of his family on Saturday evening, December 7, 2013.

Lloyd Timmins of Pakenham, age 90 years.

Dearly loved husband for 69 years and best friend of Marion (nee; Levi). Much loved and respected father of Darlene Baker (Richard McEvoy) of Kanata and Beth Cavanagh (Jim) of Kinburn.

Predeceased by his sister, Mrs. Hazel Ziebarth and his brothers Ollie, Beattie & Percy as well as his son-in-law, Don Baker. Brother-in-law of Peggy Timmins. Cherished Poppa of Craig & Chris (Jacqueline) Baker and Ashley (Troy Wilson) and Jonathan (Stephanie) Cavanagh. Loved G-Poppa of Lilyan and soon to be, one more. Private family time at the funeral home. Relatives and friends were invited to share in a Celebration of Lloyd’s life in St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Pakenham on Thursday, December 12 at 11 AM followed by a reception in Stewart Hall, Pakenham arena. Interment St. Mark’s Anglican Cemetery.

For those who may choose to honour Lloyd with a memorial donation, please consider St. Mark’s Anglican Memorial Fund, Arnprior Partners in Caring or The Almonte General Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON. (613)-256-3313 Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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JEENINGA, Gerrit Ruurd “Gerry”

(McGregor’s Produce)

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Delarge : Elizabeth (Liz) In Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew, on Tuesday December 10, 2013.

Liz Delarge (Hodgins) age 73 years. Beloved wife of Percy Delarge of Pembroke. Loving mother of Connie Woodburn, Karen Michaud (Frank) and Wendy Delarge-Smith (Cosmas).

Loved grandmother of Aaron, Jacob, Madison, Elijah and Ethan.

Dear sister of Royce Hodgins (Helen) and predeceased by sisters Margaret and Sheila.

Friends may call at the Anderson Funeral Home & Chapel 22 Raglan St.S. Renfrew on Friday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Calvary Pentecostal Church, Renfrew on Saturday December 14, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow. For those desiring donations to the Groves Park Lodge or Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

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BERTRAND, Paul In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great grandfather who passed away December 18, 2010.

We will always remember your special smile, Your caring heart, You were always there for mom and us, Through the good times and the difficult times.

Dad, you will always be in our hearts and never forgotten.

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McGREGOR, Steve

February 23, 1929 - December 14, 2013

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Gerry Jeeninga early Saturday morning at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital, at the age of 84, after a long battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Nicolette Jeeninga. Loving father to Emely (Mark), Anne (Perry), Boyd and grandchildren Amanda (Craig), Kyle and great-granddaughter Hailey. Brother of Sietse, Feikje, and predeceased by brother Ruurd.

Gerry will be fondly remembered by his family and many friends. Friends may call at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave. E., Renfrew on Wednesday December 18th from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation would be appreciated.

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Peacefully while surrounded by family love and prayers at the Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew on Thursday morning, December 12th, 2013. James Stevenson “Steve” McGregor, a longtime farmer in Lochwinnoch passed away at the age of 87 years. Beloved husband and life partner for over 64 years of Noreen (nee McCallum). Dearly loved father of Jim (Ann) and Jane McGregor (Bill Birkens), both of Lochwinnoch; Margaret McGregor (Mark Gallivan) of Kanata; Helen McGregor (Philip Donohue) of Admaston; Anne Marie McGregor Prince of Kanata; Susan McGregor (Steve Arbuthnot) of Hurd’s Lake and Laurie MacMillan (Gord) of Renfrew. Steve was the last surviving child of the late James A. McGregor and the late Annie Stevenson.

Predeceased by 2 brothers: Stewart McGregor (Cassie of Renfrew), Robert John McGregor (late Isobel), Annie Connery (late Lindsay), Janet Brett (late Rev. Walter Brett) and Florrie Thomson (late Keith). Cherished “Grandpa” of 17 grandchildren and “Big Boppa” of 9 great-grandchildren. Family and friends were invited to pay their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Saturday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. only. A Service to honour the life of Steve McGregor was conducted in his beloved Lochwinnoch Presbyterian Church on Sunday afternoon, December 15th at 1 o’clock.

Interment Sand Point Cemetery, Rhoddy’s Bay. In memory of Steve, a donation to the Pinnacle Wing at the Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew or the Lochwinnoch Presbyterian Church would be appreciated by his family.

Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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Carols of Christmas at Our Lady of Fatima School The Renfrew Children/Youth Chorus presented Carols of Christmas at our Lady of Fatima School on Sunday, Dec. 8. They entertained their audience with a beautiful mix of 16 festive songs. The Cradle Song of Alsace included a French solo, which was performed by Alexia Bulger, at right. The group practices weekly on Tuesday evenings and is directed by Sister Joan Pecore. Assistant director is Renfrew’s Jessica Belanger, a well known Soprano singer. Above, choir members, from left, front row, Raya Droppo, Laura Stephens, Hannah Visulski, Alyssa Cross and Katelyn Nesbitt; second row, Andrea Mayotte, Mercedes Malone, Rachel McCallum, Emily Ford, Karley Pepper and Alexia Bulger; third row, Kennedy McCallum, Abigail O’Connor, Gemma Gerritse, Madison Welsh and Hannah Cameron; fourth row, Mara Peever, Kayla Mulvihill, Kayle Coles, Abby Heaslip and Gabrielle Carthy; and back row, Kristin Mulvihill, Karly Friske and Tiara Dowell.

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No Frills, Metro shoppers invite to Cram the Cruiser Ontario Provincial Police auxiliary constables David Cardiff, Brian Sharpe and Ian Breadman are stationed at No Frills for the Dec. 7 Cram the Cruiser event. Officers collected non-perishable food items and monetary donations for the Renfrew and District Food Bank. A team was also on hand at Metro.

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The Renfrew and District Food Bank receives continuing support from Ensyn Technologies at the busiest time of the year. Food bank representative Sandra Fredette accepts a cheque for $1,000 from Ensyn employees, from left, John Cameron, Jason Rees and Rheo Fortin.

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VEHICLE PRICING IS NOW EASIER TO UNDERSTAND BECAUSE ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE FREIGHT, PDI AND MANDATORY GOVERNMENT LEVIES. Prices do not include applicable taxes and PPSA. Consumers may be required to pay up to $799 for Dealer fees.*** For the latest information, visit us at chevrolet.ca, drop by your local Chevrolet Dealer or call us at 1-800-GM-DRIVE. ▼Based on a 60/48/48/48/36 month lease for 2014 Chevrolet (Cruze LS 1SA/Trax LS FWD 1SA/Equinox LS FWD 1LS/Traverse LS FWD 1LS/Silverado 1500 Crew Cab 4WD 1WT+G80+B30). Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. OAC by GM Financial. Monthly/

Bi-Weekly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. A down payment or trade of $0 and/or $0 security deposit is required. Total obligation is $10,850/$13,446/$16,577/$20,737/$14,772. Option to purchase at lease end is $6,686/$7,915/$11,198/$15,748/$20,304. Excess wear and tear and km charges not included. Other lease options available. ♦$3,500 is a manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Ext. & Crew Cab and is reflected in offers in this advertisement. Other cash credits available on most models. See dealer for details. ▼/♦/***Freight & PDI ($1,600/$1,600/$1,600/$1,600/$1,650), registration, air and tire levies and OMVIC fees included. Insurance, licence, PPSA, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. Offers apply as indicated to 2014 new or demonstrator models of the vehicle equipped as described. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Ontario Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only (including Outaouais). Dealers are free to set individual prices. Quantities limited; dealer order or trade may be required. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice.

Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. +Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak®. ®Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. ♠Comparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available.

Excludes other GM brands. ∆2014 Silverado 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel consumption rating of 13.0L/100 km city, 8.7L/100 km highway and 11.0L/100 km combined 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city, 9.0L/100 km highway and 11.4L/100/km combined 4WD. Ford F-150 with the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 engine has a fuel consumption rating of 12.9L/100 km city, 9.0L/100 km highway and 11.1L/100 km combined 2WD and 14.1L/100 km city, 9.6L/100 km highway and 12.1L/100 km combined 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. ♣When equipped with available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine (available to order fall 2013). Class is Light-Duty Full-Size Pickups. ∞Requires 2WD Double or Crew Cab with available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine and Max Trailering Package. Maximum trailer weight ratios are calculated assuming a base vehicle, except for any option(s) necessary to achieve the rating, plus driver. The weight of other optional equipment, passengers and cargo will reduce the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Light-Duty Large Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. Class is Light-Duty Full-Size Pickups. ◊U.S. government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (safercar.gov). ††2014 Cruze LTZ, MSRP with freight, PDI & levies $28,489. 2014 Trax LTZ FWD, MSRP with freight, PDI & levies $30,089. 2014 Equinox LTZ FWD, MSRP with freight, PDI & levies $37,539. 2014 Traverse LTZ FWD, MSRP with freight, PDI & levies $48,289. 2014 Silverado 1500 LTZ Crew Cab 4WD, MSRP $51,379. Dealers are free to set individual prices. †Offer valid only to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by GM Financial, have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from October 1, 2013 through January 2, 2014 of a new eligible 2014 model. General Motors of Canada will pay the first month’s lease payment (inclusive of taxes and any applicable pro-rata amount normally due at lease delivery as defined on the lease agreement). After the first month, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. **The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2014 MY Chevrolet, Buick, or GMC vehicle (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 KMs, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ¥Offer only valid from December 10, 2013 to January 2, 2014 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing a Chevrolet Aveo, Cobalt, Caprice, Cavalier, Cruze, Epica, Impala, Lumina, Malibu, Metro, Monte Carlo, Optra Sonic, Spark, Volt, Saturn Ion, Aura, Astra, L-Series, S-Series, Sky, that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six months, will receive a $1,000 Holiday Owner Bonus credit towards the lease, purchase or finance of an eligible new 2014 Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze, Malibu or Impala delivered during the Program Period. 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The $1,000 credit includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership for the previous consecutive six months. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law.

Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. ¥¥Offer only valid from December 10, 2013 – January 2, 2013 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a GM or competitor pickup truck to receive a $1,000 credit towards the purchase, finance or lease of an eligible new 2014 Model Year Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty, Silverado Heavy Duty, Sierra Light Duty, Sierra Heavy Duty, or Avalanche. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

Aries, some difficulty awaits you, but you are strong and fully capable of handling what’s coming your way. Maintain your composure and stick it out a little longer.

Some added confidence is all you need to get back on the right track, Libra. Things are bound to work out in your favor, especially when you put your mind to something.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

Taurus, this is your week to shine and let everyone at work know just how talented and devoted you are to the team. Enjoy the fanfare while you can get it.

Scorpio, just when skepticism seems to be taking over, you will discover once in a while there are a few surprises with happy endings. Enjoy your good luck.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

Distractions are lurking, Gemini, but you will still manage to get things done. Somehow you find the focus needed to muddle through all the work.

Sagittarius, though unusual, your behavior might seem perfectly reasonable to you. But unless you share your thoughts with others, they may wonder what is going on.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

Trust someone close to you with a few of your secrets, Cancer.

Holding them in may only cause you grief in the long run. Don’t worry, your confidante will be supportive.

Remember that words said in the heat of the moment will not soon be forgotten, Capricorn. Don’t forget to employ some tact when discussing serious matters with loved ones.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

Leo, an investment opportunity has piqued your interest. Until you sign over the funds, be sure to research everything thoroughly and call in some expert advice.

Aquarius, this week you will have to be very convincing if you want plans to go your way. Brush up on your approach and give thought to exactly what it is you want to say.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Take a few days to let your mind wander, Pisces. You will probably find being a free spirit to be a refreshing break from the norm.

Virgo, you have a lot on your plate, but you can handle it on your own. If things are to get done, you will get them accomplished of your own accord, even if it takes longer.

12. Grade reducing 13. Shirk 15. Treats with contempt 18. Single Lens Reflex (abbr.)

21. Integer 24. Photographers 26. Lair 27. Female sibling 30. Supported a structure 32. German socialist August 35. Angeles, Alomos or Lobos 37. Ripe tomato color 38. Indefinite small number 39. Wind River Res.

peoples 42. A baglike structure 43. Flying mammal 46. In poor taste 47. Hosts film festival 49. Evansville Hockey team 50. Ohio tire town 52. Popeye cartoonist 54. Resource Based Economy (abbr.)

55. Hates, Scot.

57. Evaluate 59. Porzana carolina 62. Decay 63. Own (Scottish) 66. Atomic #29 68. Santa says X3

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

Last-minute Christmas shopping?

Tortieres still available. Place your order at Renfrew Victoria Hospital gift shop, 613-432-4851, ext. 291, or Doris 613-432-2448.

dinners from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Knights will provide free take out and delivery; also transportation to and from the hall (313 Raglan St.) Please contact Brian Long 613-4320887 or Don Coyne at 613-433-9298 for dinner requests and information. There is no charge for meals although donations are accepted. For last minute requests for deliveries or transportation call the Hall at 613432-6121 between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Christmas Day.

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Sandra Fredette, left, of the Renfrew and District Food Bank receives a cheque for just over $2,000 from Tammy Mousseau of The Beer Store.

Free Community Soup Kitchen at 12 noon at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 96 Argyle St., Renfrew. Enter downstairs by rear entrance, chair lift provided.

Cookie social at 1 p.m., Golden Age Activity Centre. Share some of your Christmas goodies and take some new tasty ones home and catch up with friends.

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DECEMBER 20

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Bake sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Golden Age Activity Centre. Please drop off donated, wrapped snacks

by Thursday. Christmas concert with Mac, Gerry and friends at 1:30 p.m.

New Year’s Eve dance at the RCAF Wing, $15 a person. Country and Western theme. Doors open at 8 p.m.

Music by Unwound until 1 p.m. Light lunch at midnight. Call 613-432-4485.

DECEMBER 22

New Year’s Eve Party from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Denbigh-Griffith Lions Hall, Highway 41, Griffith. $20 per person. Disc jockey, hats and favours, snacks, midnight buffet, champagne toast and prizes. Tickets available at Griffith Building Supplies, Griffith General Store or at the door.

Christmas Candlelight Service, 7 p.m. at the Salvation Army Community Church, corner of Argyle and Munroe streets in Renfrew.

Take in the last Santa Claus Parade of the season. The Douglas Lions Club Santa Claus Parade makes its way from St. Michael’s Catholic School through downtown Douglas and back. Parade gets underway Sunday at 1 p.m.

DECEMBER 23 Golden Age Activity Centre at 1:30 p.m. Sing or listen along to Pat Maloney and Choir for some festive and traditional music.

DECEMBER 24 Golden Age Activity Centre: open from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for carols, storytelling, gifts and light lunch. This is free to seniors. All members and non-members are welcome to have a place to come on Christmas Eve. Call 613-432-4485 or 613-431-8289.

DECEMBER 25 The Knights of Columbus in Renfrew will be serving free Christmas day

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JANUARY 3 Six-hand euchre tournament, fundraiser for Douglas St. Patrick’s Parade at 7 p.m. at Douglas Tavern, $20 per person. $150 prize for winning team.

To pre-register a team, contact Preston at 613-649-2378.

Community - The Renfrew Beer Store – in conjunction with the Renfrew and District Food Bank – held a bottle drive Dec. 6-8 at The Beer Store.

“With the generous donations from the people of the Renfrew community, the bottle drive raised just over $2,000 this year,” Beer Store manager Pat Witjes said.

Beer Store employee Tammy Mousseau and her daughters Josie and Ashley led the bottle drive,

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along with Gabriel Bourget, son of Ghislain Bourget of the Beer Store.

This is an annual event that began four years ago at the local Beer Store, and has raised more than $10,000.

Witjes is pleased to be a part of this community event, and is very proud of his team and the volunteers from the food bank that assist in making this event a success each year.

The Beer Store manager thanks the people of Renfrew for their generosity.

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JANUARY 10 Renfrew Freemasons luncheon 12 noon at Rocky Mountain House.

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

The Renfrew Professional Firefighters Association thanks all those who generously donated to their annual boot drive. Funds raised along the route at the Dec. 11 Renfrew Lions Club Santa Claus Parade were handed over to the Renfrew Snowsuit Fund. Firefighter Chad Scerba presents the money that filled the boots, $2,437.67, to Jack Collins of the Renfrew Snowsuit Fund.

Please consider making a difference for

CHEO’s kids at your local LCBO between

December 1st and January 4th as part of the

Giving Back In Our Community campaign

JANUARY 5 The January Valley Singles Lunch will be held at 1 p.m. at the Shanloon Restaurant in Renfrew. For more information, contact Fay at 613-2568117 or Johanna at 613-432-7622.

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