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Queen Elizabeth Public School’s Grade 4s took on Stompin’ Tom’s The Hockey Song during the school’s concert Dec. 20. Carson Barkley, from left, Charlie Routliffe, Karson Clarke, Palmer Munro, Jude Lurette, Kenny Hewitt and Gabriel Bourget are among the students celebrating Canada’s national pastime.

Celebrate New Year’s eve (Dec. 31) in style with Renfrew’s Frew Year’s Eve celebration, the town’s final event marking Canada’s sesquicentennial.

“You’ve enjoyed events throughout the year and now there’s time for one more at Frew Year’s Eve at Ma-te-Way Activity Centre,” said Renfrew Coun. Tom Sidney, who also sits on the town’s Canada 150 committee. “Bring the family out for skating, pizza and fireworks!

The best part of this event – it’s free!”

The fun starts at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre with public skating from 1 to 6 p.m. and a performance

by Little Ray’s Reptile Show from 1 to 2 p.m. Then prepare to be amazed from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. with Magic by Michael Bourada.

If you are hungry, stick around for pizza from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and to finish the night off there will be a fireworks display at 6 p.m.

So don’t forget to mark this free family event in your calendar and plan on celebrating 2017 by being Frew North Strong and Free!

Murphy acclaimed as warden of Renfrew County Bonnechere Valley Township Mayor Jennifer Murphy formally took the Oath of Office at December’s session of County Council and assumed the Office of the Warden of the County of Renfrew for her second term.

Warden Murphy was acclaimed after no further nominations for warden were by the Nov. 14 deadline. Murphy was nominated by fellow councillor and Past-Warden Janice Visneskie Moore, with Coun. Robert KingsSubmitted bury as seconder.

Upon assuming the Chain of Office for Warden Jennifer Murphy, centre, was nominated by the County of Renfrew, Warden Murphy Horton Mayor Robert Kingsbury left and past-war- thanked all those in attendance and County den Janice Visneskie Moore.

Council for their continued confidence and support.

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Warden Murphy spoke about 2017 and the positive changes that were seen, “Looking back 2017 was a year of positive change, as a council we represented this county in a positive and responsible manner not only in our own communities, but also at the provincial and federal levels. We worked with our provincial and federal ministries to address many issues and policies in a way that was respectful and cooperative in nature, while never losing sight that these issues and policies needed change so that they that better reflected our rural perspective. She mentioned that in 2018 “we will continue to grow our existing relationships with our various community partners like the Algonquins of

Pikwakanagan, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, Garrison Petawawa, and the OVTA Together with partners like these and many others our community can affect positive change that benefits each and every community in the County.”

Warden Murphy was born and raised in Toronto and she moved to Eganville in February 2000 because she loved the area. Her father’s family is from the Osceola area and she spent many weekends and most vacations at the homestead prior to moving. Jennifer and her husband Dave opened Murphy’s Auto Service in Renfrew in January 2001.

She is a proud stepmother to two beautiful daughters, Nicole and Laura.

Local hospitals prepares for upcoming flu season surge It’s flu season and Renfrew Victoria Hospital/Arnprior Regional Health are working hard to ensure patient access to the emergency department (ED) throughout the holiday season and into the new year.

Influenza leads to a rise in patient volumes and strains resources in the ED. It can also lead to complications that increase admissions to hospital for those who are affected more severely.

The problem is compounded when there is a high number of Alternate Level of Care (ALC) patients (those who have completed their treatment in the hospital, but do not have a home or other accommodation to be released to).

High occupancy in the ALC beds backs

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up into the emergency department causing long waits for available beds.

There are ways that the community can help keep the holidays healthy and ease the expected surge in the number of patients.

• Plan ahead and make use of alternative resources for non-emergency situations to minimize the strain on the ED and help keep the service accessible for those who need it the most.

• Practise diligent hand hygiene particularly before and after visiting the grocery store, bank or post office, other public places as they have very high “touch surfaces” such as handles, door knobs, key pads, etc.

• Get a flu vaccination, available from most family physician offices, community

health centres, clinics and pharmacies.

• Make a note of your doctor’s holiday hours. Many physician offices will have special hours during the holidays.

• If you are visiting the ED, ensure that your medical information is up-to-date and take a list of all medications along with any other important information such as allergies.

Alternatives to the hospital, if your situation is non-urgent, include: family doctors, the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care health care options at: www.ontario.ca/healthcareoption; or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000 for free telephone access to a registered nurse 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

County of Renfrew opens Algonquin Trail in Renfrew and Arnprior Renfrew. ” Locally the trail runs from the Arnprior/Ottawa border in the South to the Renfrew/Mattawa border in the North. The intent is to work with local municipalities, the public and other partners to develop the multi-use trail. “Without the Ontario Federation Of Snowmobile Clubs/SnowCountry support of their volunteers and their success in obtaining $360,000 in grants this year, we wouldn’t have been nearly as far along in trail use as we are this year,” said Arnprior Reeve Walter Stack.

“Also, the great success of the Zombie Run demonstrates the importance of the Algonquin Trail to the citizens of Renfrew County and the tourism opportunities to come.”

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Christmas came early for outdoor enthusiasts in Renfrew, Arnprior and Petawawa last week.

A number of local dignitaries officially opened portions of the trail in Renfrew and Arnprior on Dec. 20 and in Petawawa on Dec. 22.

In total this week between the three locations, eight kilometres of upgraded Algonquin Trail, this region’s section of the larger Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail, were open.

The 296-kilometre multi-use trail is a partnership between Renfrew County, Lanark County and the Township of Papineau-Cameron that was formed in 2011 and a they recently signed a lease and a donation agreements to acquire ownership of the abandoned Canadian Pacific Rail between Smiths Falls and Mattawa. This winter there will be 74 kilometres open under lease to local snowmobile clubs in Renfrew County.

“This trail is an emerging major attraction for tourists engaged in hiking, snowmobiling, cycling, all terrain vehicle (ATV) touring, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and nature observation especially with new the connection to the K&P Trail to Calabogie,” said Renfrew Reeve Peter Emon in a press release.

The trail has been well supported by a number of community initiatives and groups.

For example proceeds of the 2017 Pembroke Zombie Thrill Run this fall combined with the partnerships established with the local

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Welcoming everyone to the newly opened Algonquin Trail, this region’s section of the larger Ottawa Valley Recreation Trail, in Renfrew on Dec. 20 are Jennifer Murphy, Renfrew County Warden; Peter Emon, Renfrew Reeve; Craig Kelly, director of development and property for the County of Renfrew; Walter Stack, Arnprior Reeve; Cheryl Gallant, MP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke and Bob Sweet, Renfrew County chair of the development and property committee and chair of the Algonquin Trail Advisory Committee. snowmobile clubs, and ATV club provided for the necessary upgrades along some sections of the trail such as brushing, grading, application of aggregate and signage. These upgrades and investments have allowed these sections to be opened at this time.

“Partnerships have made today possible, this started with a partnership between Lanark County, Papineau Cameron Township, and the County of Renfrew. It’s all about partnerships and some of our partners are here today, the ATV club, the snowmobile club, the cycling club, the OVTA, and the

federal government through the Community Futures Development Corporation,” said Bob Sweet, chair of the Algonquin Trail Advisory Committee and the Development and Property Committee. “This is the beginning of a long journey of 296 kilometres that is going to be stone-dusted throughout Renfrew County. It’s a great economic development tool, it’s a great tourism tool, and it’s the backbone to a huge trail opportunity in Eastern Ontario, connecting us to some 4000km throughout the Province of Ontario.

This is an exciting day here in the County of

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On hand to officially open the Algonquin Trail in Arnprior are: Anthony Hobbs, Forestry and Trails technician with the County of Renfrew; Craig Kelly, director of development and property for the County of Renfrew; Terry Vaudry, Snow Country Snowmobile Region Club; Cheryl Gallant, MP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke; Steve Osipenko acting commander with County of Renfrew Paramedic Service; Marilyn Misener, secretary Calabogie and District Snowmobile Club; Jason Davis, County of Renfrew Forestry and Trails manager; Walter Stack, Arnprior Reeve; Dan Bayford, second vice-president of the Calabogie and District Snowmobile Club; Ron Mosk, Ottawa Valley Cycling Active Transportation Alliance.

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McNab/Braeside taxpayers to pay an extra $118 in 2018 about $398,000 in 2014 to almost $949,000 means for every building and road replaced lic buildings to be accessible, which is anoththis year. in the near future, the township has to save er cost to ratepayers. derek.dunn@metroland.com Infrastructure has the biggest impact, for its replacement at the same time.

The tax bill will likely be finalized in May coming in at $57. Beginning about 10 years “The biggest driver is asset management, after the county and education portions are McNab/Braeside council has approved the largest tax ago, the provincial government pegged grants the long-term planning on infrastructure,” added. Both have come in at about the rateincrease in recent memory. to long-term “asset management plans” said Lochtie said during an interview after the of-inflation range over the last number of The 2018 capital and operating budget includes a 9.8 Angela Lochtie, the township treasurer. That budget passed. Queen’s Park also wants pub- years. per cent levy increase, meaning the average residential property tax bill will go up about by $118, or $9.87 a month.

IS THE PLACE TO BE Area municipalities typically stay closer to rate-of-inflaFOR CANADA 150 tion increases, such as two or three per cent. This township is feeling pressure from a number of directions, including FREW YEAR’S EVE – DECEMBER 31 policing costs, building replacements, roads, and more staff.

With past councils keeping increases low, they neglected to set money aside for replacing infrastructure. Now that infrastructure is crumbling, literally in some cases, the curCircuit Training rent council finds itself borrowing large sums of money.

Join this short, intense workout to improve your athletic capacity and overall Interest rates are low for now, but future ratepayers will conditioning. Different equipment will be used throughout the session including find a burdensome load handed down to them should they agility ladders, weights, sand bags, battle ropes and more.

Mondays, January 8 – March 5 increase even marginally.

Cost $60.00 Four members of council voted in favour at the Dec. 19 OWOW meeting, with Coun. Mark MacKenzie the lone dissenting This class is for postmenopausal women who would like to exercise in a safe and vote, saying more diligence was needed. supportive environment. Increasing strength is the goal of this fun and active class.

Mondays, January 8 – March 5 “I voted against it. I’m not comfortable with it,” he said.

Cost $30.00 “I think we had to find other things to cut.”

Parkour He requested and received a recorded vote on the Learn the basics of parkour, a popular trend and fun activity. Participants will learn matter. Most of the added costs are needed, MacKenzie how to run, jump and fall properly in a controlled setting. This is a great class for teens and adults who enjoy movement and challenges! The session is geared concedes, but the municipality didn’t do enough to find toward teen and adult participants, however, children as young as 9 years of age savings elsewhere in the budget. If this term of council can participate if parents feel they are mature enough to follow directions and had created a finance committee, an ongoing line-by-line participate in this group setting.

Mondays, January 8 – March 5 analysis of the budget could be done all year long. (Staff Cost $80.00 did one round; council did none.)

Mosaic Window “We didn’t have a finance committee and this is where Create a beautiful mosaic window using glass, tile and beads on an upcycled it hurts. But the mayor (Tom Peckett) doesn’t like to have vintage window frame. Frames will be prepared by students at home. Class includes use of tools, supplies and a window. If you already have a window that committees,” MacKenzie said. “Every decision is justified, you would like to use, a supplemental fee will be applied. but the sum total is not. That’s why I voted against it.”

Tuesdays, January 9 – March 6 Cost $150.00 Repeatedly asked where he would have made cuts, Kindergym MacKenzie said they shouldn’t have increased a seasonal This program is for children who are comfortable in a group setting and able to position in public works — a summer roads maintenance follow basic instructions without parental assistance. Children will enjoy moving worker — to full-time. (Council also voted to convert a through a variety of circuits aimed to increase strength, balance and coordination.

This program has been developed to teach basic gymnastics skills and follows the part-time position in recreation into full-time.) MacKenActive Start Progression through Gymnastics Ontario. zie also resisted the scale of building plans in Braeside and Mondays and Thursdays township offices.

Cost $60.00 Peckett could not be reached for comment prior to Gymnastics Children 6-8 years of age will move through a circuit learning a variety of skills on deadline. beams, bars, floor and vault.

Of the increase, $22 is related to OPP and its impleChildren 8-11 years of age will move through a circuit learning a variety of skills on mentation of a new billing model across the province. The beams, bars, floor and vault. Gymnasts will be placed in groups according to age and/or skill level. change has meant a 13.5 per cent increase to the townChildren 9-15 years of age will move through a circuit learning a variety of skills on ship over the past several years. The cost has gone from beams, bars, floor and vault. Gymnasts will be placed in groups according to age DEREK DUNN

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and/or skill level.

Cost $90.00

The Town of Renfrew is now accepting applications for GRANTS to ORGANIZATIONS for 2018

McNab/Braeside council has approved the largest tax increase in recent memory.

NOTICE

Application forms and a copy of Town Policy # 3.23 are available: • on the Town’s website at: www.renfrew.ca • from the Clerk’s Department at 613-432-4848 • at the Town Hall ~ 127 Raglan St. S., Renfrew

Effective January 1, 2018 there will no longer be School Crossing Guard coverage during the lunch hour break.

All organizations requesting funding for 2018 must complete the application.

Completed applications must be received by January 31, 2018 at 4:00 pm, in order to be considered for funding for 2018.

For more information kindly contact the Clerk’s Department 613-432-4848 ext 104 • info@renfrew.ca

Town Hall 613-432-4848 • Recreation Centre 613-432-3131 • Development & Works 613-432-8166 • Fire Hall 613-432-4962

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The Grove Redevelopment New Kitchen Production

The 36-bed expansion at the Grove is allowing for many other changes, most notably in the dining experience of the residents.

The new Grove Nursing Home will have smaller, more intimate dining areas with eight tables in each dining space. Dining areas will have a home kitchen, which will house a combi oven. (Combi ovens are versatile cooking units that combine various cooking technologies (steaming, grilling, baking, roasting) allowing customization to the end product).

Residents will place their order in advance choosing from various menu options. The meal will be prepared in the central production kitchen using resident/family recipes. The plated meal will be sent to the dining area’s home kitchen. Meals will be finished at point of service on demand whenever the resident is ready to eat.

Grove Redevelopment Katrin Spencer (613) 623-6547 ext. 298

Every step of the Grove Redevelopment project has involved the staff, resident and family voice.

While approval has been granted, a lot of decisions still need to be made. Above Grove Redevelopment project manager Katrin Spencer discusses the needs of outside spaces (landscaping) with residents, their family members and Grove staff members. Below is the artist’s rendering of a proposed outdoor space at the Grove.

A client and family centered care philosophy inspired the concept of a new meal delivery model for new Grove Nursing Home. If Grove residents still lived in their homes, they would have various food options for meal times, eat when we want to eat, use desirable recipes and cooking methods for meal satisfaction. The newly developed Grove will be their new home and the ability to customize meals to suit each individual’s preference will result in improved intake and meal satisfaction.

Update from the Project Manager

We are making progress and every week we are getting one step closer to putting the shovel in the ground.

On October 12th, 2017 the Ministry of Health and Long Term called a meeting to gather community input for the Grove Nursing Home redevelopment plan. The public consultation meeting was very well attended by the community. More than 50 people attended the meeting, including representatives from the Arnprior Seniors’ Council, the current Grove’s resident and caregivers’ councils, Rotary, L’Arche, two area mayors, Arnprior Regional Health and many more. Many attendees spoke in favor of the Grove redevelopment and no one opposed the plan.

On November 1st, 2017, the architect of the new Grove nursing home and myself held a town hall at the Grove auditorium for residents, families, staff and community to share the design and plans for the Grove Nursing home, as well as the vision for the Senior’s Village. Attendees had the chance to ask questions and provide feedback.

We completed required site assessment investigations, such as an environmental assessment study, a tree assessment, and soil testing and geotechnical investigations. Those reports are critical for any new built because they provide information about the site conditions and construction recommendations that are needed for the building design, and structure of the new Grove. We are happy to report that there were no unexpected findings that would delay the redevelopment. We are currently waiting for the final report of the Environmental Impact Study from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.

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Local municipalities receive $712,000 for trail development for cycling The province recently announced funding for the multiyear Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling program and the County of Renfrew, along with 10 local municipalities and the City of Pembroke have leveraged existing budgets to be successful for total of $712,000 towards trail development for commuter cycling in 2017/2018.

Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling (OMCC) program is a multi-year program with $93 million available province wide that

will assist 120 municipalities in the first year.

Funding for future years will be determined based on availability of cap and trade proceeds.

All Ontario municipalities were eligible for annual OMCC funding through an application process to support costs associated with their implementation of eligible cycling projects. OMCC is supported by proceeds from Ontario’s cap and trade program.

The purpose of the OMCC program is to provide direct, dedi-

cated, annual funding to Ontario municipalities to support the implementation of cycling infrastructure to encourage people to get out of their cars and onto bikes for their daily commute or other frequent trips.

Warden of the County of Renfrew Jennifer Murphy said, “This significant funding announcement from the Province of Ontario will help make Renfrew County a trail destination for years to come.

The residents of Renfrew

County we be able to utilize these trails for active transportation and enjoy the all the benefits of using trails to travel and recreate.”

The chair of the County of Renfrew development property and Algonquin trial advisory committees, Bob Sweet, shared this: “With this investment by the Ministry of Transportation, we will be putting in place active transportation travel options which will help to achieve

healthy living and wellness benefits for our residents. This will also increase tourism in Renfrew County and expand the offerings our four-season tourist season while assisting to reduce health costs for our residents.” For a complete list of the municipalities that will receive funding from the Ministry of Transportation to invest in their cycling projects, please visit https://news.ontario.ca/.

Food with friends

Sherry Bradley, Mike Bradley and Jane Forrest are all set to serve diners at the Salvation Army Christmas dinner at the legion in Renfrew Dec. 13.

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NOTICE

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CEMETERY St. Francis Xavier Cemetery Board (on behalf of the R.C.E.C. of Pembroke) has submitted by-laws to the Registrar of the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002.

Any interested parties may contact Bob Gervais at 613-432-5825 ext. 3 for information, or to make copies.

By-laws or amendments may be reviewed or copied at: St. Francis Xavier Parish, 331 Plaunt Street South, P.O. Box 396, Renfrew, ON, K7V 1N2.

These by-laws are subject to the approval of the Registrar, Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002.

Tel: Bereavement Authority of Ontario: 1-844-493-6356 St. Francis Xavier Cemetery is located at 400 Bruce Street, Renfrew, ON.

Information Corner TOWNSHIP OF HORTON

Website: www.hortontownship.ca THE TOWNSHIP OF HORTON COUNCIL AND STAFF WISH RESIDENTS HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND ALL THE BEST TO COME IN 2018!

OUTDOOR ICE Watch the Horton Recreation Facebook page and website www.hortontownship.ca for rink updates and schedules **weather depending**

QUILTING HORTON QUILTERS AND HERITAGE CRAFTS HERITAGE ARTS & CRAFTS LADIES GROUP

Now combining the Horton Quilters and Heritage Crafts groups, this one group will let you experience the best of both worlds!

WINTER PARKING

You can bring your own crafts to work on or learn a new hobby such as Horton’s known quilting projects, crocheting, and knitting.

WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS

Come for a visit with old friends and neighbours and join us for coffee or come and meet new friends and neighbours!

NO person shall park a vehicle on any highway

We welcome everyone every Monday starting January 8th, 2018 From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

In the upstairs room at the Horton Community Centre For more information contact Valerie Miller (613) 432-8390 Or Helen Golden (613) 432-2728

or municipal parking lot between the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. from December 1 to March 31 inclusive.

NO person shall park a vehicle on any highway at any time when the highway is specially marked with signs indicating snow removal or when such person has received verbal or written notice form a representative of the Township indicating the prohibition of parking.

SKATING SKATING LESSONS 2018 LEARN 2 SKATE Children’s skating lessons begin January 7 and run to March 11 **Weather permitting** Sundays from 11 am - Noon $80 per Child Ages 3 and up This program will run with minimum 10 kids and a maximum 15 kids Go to www.hortontownship.ca for registration forms Submit forms to The Horton Township office with payment

Learn on your terms Whether online or on campus, our large and flexible selection of part-time programming helps you accelerate your career.

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OPINION

Connected to your community

Naloxone expansions The growing number of overdoses and deaths caused by opioids, powerful pain relieving drugs, is a national public health crisis.

The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care recently announced that the lifesaving drug naloxone will be made available to police and fire services through the Ontario naloxone program.

New Ontario data is showing a continued increase in opioid related deaths. There were 336 opioid-related deaths in Ontario from May to July 2017, compared with 201 during the same time period in 2016, representing a 68 per cent increase.

In Renfrew County and District, there have been 36 emergency room (ER) visits for opioid overdoses in the last eight months, compared to 31 ER visits for opioid overdoses in all of 2016.

Naloxone (Narcan) is the drug used to temporarily reverse an opioid overdose. After naloxone is given, further medical attention is needed in the hospital.

First responders, such as firefighters and police are often first on the scene for medical emergencies therefore it will be valuable for first

responders to carry naloxone.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has provided Naloxone kits to all detachments in the province.

The Renfrew officers completed training on the kits in the summer of 2017 and are now all carrying the kits.

Renfrew County and District Health Unit has begun contacting local fire departments to discuss naloxone training opportunities, and including naloxone kits as standard equipment. The health unit has started training eligible community organizations to teach high risk clients how to administer naloxone if they encounter an overdose.

Currently, the health unit provides naloxone kits and training to their harm reduction clients, and will be distributing additional naloxone to community organizations in early 2018.

It is encouraging to see progress made on addressing the opioid crisis. Government, social service organizations, health care agencies and the community must continue to work to prevent further overdoses and deaths.

RCHC: Meeting a basic need DOROTHY GARLOUGH

Recently, I completed a leadershiptraining program with the leaders of the Renfrew County Housing Corporation, and am reflecting upon this impressive organization. Before this contract, I knew very little about county housing corporation, but have been enlightened to the commitment of the leadership team and the important work they do. My purpose in writing this article is to educate my community about this vital municipal service.

Renfrew County Housing Corporation (RCHC) has offered its services to residents of Renfrew County since 2001 having evolved from a locally delivered provincial system. With social housing units in Renfrew, Arnprior

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The leaders were asked to be real, interested and listen wholeheartedly to the residents. They took their homework seriously and the stories they uncovered were moving. I would like to share a few of these stories with you. It certainly seems to be in keeping with the Christmas spirit.

True Stories One woman who has lived in the housing for many years, moved in at age 22, pregnant and alone, with none of the skills necessary for a well paying job. Cash was short and her dad, along with the food bank, helped feed her and her family on many occasions.

It was hard to make ends meet, even though she lived frugally. She was recently hospitalized for nine months and she credits RCHC for not only allowing her to navigate this difficult time, but also for allowing her to live independently over the years. She wonders where she would be without

and Pembroke, and outlying areas, RCHC provides rent-geared-to-income housing to individuals and families who qualify. The growing need of housing is on the rise, evidenced by a long waiting list. It sometimes takes years to get into one of the units of RCHC and many Renfrew County residents are finding it harder and harder to meet housing costs.

The responsibilities of RCHC are immense, and the quest for continuous improvement is a sign of the leadership team’s dedication to the organization.

The goal of the program I delivered was to elevate the already efficient management team of RCHC to become even more cohesive. They did not disappoint. As a facilitator

of change, I know that it takes many elements to navigate today’s ever changing, fast paced environment. I also know the glue that binds teams together: knowing their purpose. Answering the question “Why are we here?” will rally a team behind a cause that is bigger than any one of us individually.

One of the assignments I gave to the leaders of RCHC was to interview residents who live in the units.

The leaders were to act as journalists, uncovering information that would lead to an understanding of why RCHC exists. What was life like for the residents before they needed subsidized housing? What brought them to RCHC? How do they feel about living in subsidized housing?

What works well and what needs improvement? How do others respond to them when they learn they live in subsidized housing?

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Another resident was the victim of domestic violence. She had fled her partner out of fear - for her and her children’s safety. She started a new life and RCHC helped provide her with housing, a basic need in life. At one point, one of her children was associating with other teenagers who were doing drugs, not attending school and committing crimes. She credits the RCHC with saving her son, and by extension, herself. Her cry for help was heard, and RCHC acted to help.

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Counting birds can have its challenges MICHAEL RUNTZ Nature’s Way

After 12 months of eager anticipation, my favourite time of year is here. It is a time of joy, a time of excitement, and a time of friendship. It is the time of the Christmas Bird Count!

Christmas bird counts, which takes place today across North America, began in New York in 1900 as a protest against the Christmas Hunt, an annual event in which participants ventured out and shot anything that moved. At day’s end, victims were tallied with the most successful hunters receiving accolades. On the inaugural Christmas Bird Count, participants tallied live birds and compiled their sightings.

In the following years, Christmas bird counts (CBCs) sprang up across the USA and Canada.

In 1913 Charles Macnamara started the Arnprior Christmas Bird Count. It was held on Christmas Day and had but two participants: Liguori Gormley and, Macnamara, both obviously bachelors.

My first Christmas Bird Count took place in 1966. Edna Ross was the organizer of the Pakenham CBC with Bud Levy in charge of its Arnprior contingent. It was held on Boxing Day and the Arnprior participants met at 8:30 a.m. for a photo in front of the Arnprior Guide (owned by Levy). His weekly Strictly for the Birds column was penned under the pseudonym “Hawkeye,” and it was in his column, which I fervently read each week, that I learned of the count. Among the dozen species tallied by our group were a pileated woodpecker and a red-breasted nuthatch.

I currently participate in several counts each year. I run the Pakenham-Arnprior CBC (formerly the Pakenham CBC) on Boxing Day and have since 1970, the year its name changed. This year I participated in Kingston’s count on Dec. 17 (counts take place between Dec. 14 and Jan. 7), which happened to be the coldest day this season. I covered the southeast corner of Wolfe Island, arriving before dawn with the tempera-

County housing Continued from page 8

With a relocation plan in place, her son was no longer in contact with the questionable gang. Today, this son is excelling and the mother is extremely grateful to RCHC for the ability to provide a healthy environment for her family.

Another moving story that was shared was that of a man who thought he would never end up in social housing as he began his career. He loved rural living and had construction skills to make a good living.

But life intervened, as life can, and plans for his future farm were abandoned. He was in an accident and medical complications have persisted, leaving him in constant pain. His life fell apart after the accident and he was no longer able to sustain his job or his rural home. Although he likes his neighbours and the building with RCHC,

Michael Runtz

The American Tree Sparrow, which nests in the far North, is the most common sparrow tallied on Ontario Christmas Bird Counts. ture hovering at -18 C with the east wind coming off the St. Lawrence River making it feel colder.

By midday the temperature soared to -13 C. Due to the temperature, heavy mist blanketed the river at dawn, making it next to impossible to see the thousands of ducks that were streaming by. Still, the purple and orange sunrise made standing on the Hornes Ferry dock magical.

And despite the conditions, Rory MacKay and I managed to tally 52 species including a female northern shoveller, a winter wren, two shorteared owls, and seven bald eagles.

Next I attended the Sandbanks CBC, only three years in existence. It was balmy — 5 C all day — but the wind gusts of 70 km/hour made it difficult to find birds, especially on roller-coaster Lake Ontario. Still, there were highlights, including three species of swans at Wellington Harbour, and a vesper sparrow, a new species for the count. It turned out to be an expensive count for I was in a minor car accident. But during the wait for the police and tow trucks to arrive, I spotted two turkey vultures, a toughlegged hawk, and a ted-tailed hawk.

Neither cold, nor wind, nor dark of night, nor car accident stops a Christmas Bird Count counter!

living in an apartment building was the last thing he had envisioned for his “golden years”.

Even through this disappointment in his circumstances, he still is grateful to the RCHC because he does not where he would be without help.

The underlying theme from these three interviewees is that sometimes we are not in control of what happens in life.

None of us really knows what the future may bring and the best-laid plans can go askew.

All of the residents of RCHC were grateful not only for the help, but also for being treated with respect. They have not felt “less than” because they need assisted living.

As Christmas approaches, I cannot help but make the link between the housing offered to Mary and Joseph for the birth of Jesus, and RCHC helping to meet the needs of those in our community who need a place to live. Housing is a basic need in life and so many of us take it

for granted, giving no thought to those with struggles, who may have no family support or no means to provide for themselves or their families. Without the fundamental human need of shelter, we cannot develop ourselves to satisfy other fulfilments in life.

Working with RCHC has educated and humbled me as to how important their work is. And yes, we discovered “why they are here” through their purpose and mission statement. I would like to share them with you. RCHC’s purpose: We provide you a place to make a home.

RCHC’s mission is: We exist to provide services to help maintain life’s basic needs in a dignified manner.

Wow! It doesn’t get more meaningful than that!

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Waste Disposal and Recycling Depot (573 Calabogie Road) Hours of Operation: 8:30 am to 4:00 pm Saturday December 23, 2017 - OPEN Tuesday December 26, 2017 – CLOSED (Boxing Day) Thursday December 28, 2017 – OPEN Saturday December 30, 2017 – OPEN Tuesday January 2, 2018 – OPEN NOTICE Please ensure your garbage and recycling is placed at the roadside by 7:30 am on collection day.

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Church Directory BAPTIST

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

279 Alicia St. at Norma Phone: 623-3993 Pastor Lee Dyck Sunday Service at 9:30 a.m.

Awana Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Children, Youth & Adult Ministries Visit us at: www.fbc-online.ca

ELGIN ST. BAPTIST CHURCH

(Baptist Convention of Ont. & Que.) 135 Elgin St., Arnprior Ont. K7S 1N9 Pastor Eric Green Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Office Phone: 613-622-1069

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH

156 Landrigan Street, Arnprior, K7S 2S6 Phone: 613-623-4863 REGULAR SERVICE TIMES: 10:30 am: Sunday Morning Worship ....Nursery/Sunday School for all ages 6:30 pm: Sunday Evening Music Night (Last Sunday evening of the month) 7:00 pm: Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study

PRESBYTERIAN ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The Rev. David W. Hooper, B.A.,B.Ed.,M.Div.

613-623-5531 80 Daniel Street, Arnprior, Ontario Morning Worship & Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

Growing in Faith!

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA

GRACE – ST. ANDREW’S UNITED, ARNPRIOR (623-3176; 269 John Street North) Minister: Rev. Andrew Love Join us Sundays at 10:00 a.m. for: Worship, Nursery & Children’s Worship Everyone Welcome!!

PENTECOSTAL GLAD TIDINGS CHURCH Reverend Clark Young 613-623-2943 116 Baskin Drive West Sunday Service: 10:00 a.m.

Children/Youth Ministries Weekly Programs churchoffice@gtcarnprior.ca

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM PARISH FAMILY Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Sunday 9:30 a.m.

Rev. Fr. John N. Burchat 295 Albert St. 623-2282 www.saintjohnchrysostom.org “Let all who are hungry come and eat”

ANGLICAN EMMANUEL ANGLICAN

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

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

-- HEBRON CHRISTIAN REFORMED COMMUNITY CHURCH -431 Albert St. Rev. Daniel Meinema Sunday 10 a.m.

Worship Service – Nursery Available Sunday School During Service Coffee Break Women’s Interfaith Bible Study Wednesday mornings From 10:00 -11:30 a.m.

Everyone is welcome

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

-- THE RENFREW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH -460 Raglan St. S. • 613-432-5452 Organist: Mrs. Elizabeth Brumm, H.B.Mus., A.R.CT.(2) SUNDAY WORSHIP - 10:00 a.m. - Nursery Care Available Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

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

------ ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH -----96 Argyle at Patrick Phone 613-432-3062 Reverend Mavis Brownlee incumbent and Reverend Carol Hotte associate incumbent. officespc@nrtco.net Holy Communion - Sunday’s at 10:30 a.m.

Rev Cathy McCaig

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287 Harrington St., Arnprior

8 Argyle St. at Munroe Corps Officer/Pastor SUNDAY SERVICE 10 a.m.

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

623-2554

Sunday Eucharistic Services 8am and 10am

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

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

All are welcome

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23 Nelson St., Portage du Ford QC 819-647-5151 Roman Catholic

LOLA SINE

Student, St. Joseph’s Catholic High School St. Joseph’s Catholic High School (SJHS) prides itself on being an integral part of the Renfrew County community; supporting local youth, families, and charities are among the many goals we strive to achieve outside of curriculum delivery. As our school continues to grow, we are not only seeing new students enter the building every year, but new staff as well.

This week I had the pleasure of interviewing one of our newest staff members, Miss Patricia Shields, who has quickly become part of our SJHS family.

Before becoming a teacher Miss. Shields spent three years at McGill University studying science, in hopes of becoming a biologist, but found herself uninterested upon discovering she needed to take calculus, chemistry and physics. She subsequently switched to Nipissing University to pursue a degree in literature, and thought with this new found passion, she would try teaching. Little did she know this decision would change her life forever, launching her into a teaching career for many years to come.

Prior to becoming a Jaguar, Miss. Shields taught at Bishop Smith Catholic High School

in Pembroke for 15 years and during that time, took a year off to journey to England and teach the Canadian equivalent of Grade 3.

As a dedicated employee who is always ready to help out, Miss. Shields has taken on the exciting task of coaching this years Grade 8 girls volleyball team, senior girls volleyball team, and has become a valuable member of the SJHS Literacy Committee. Outside of the classroom Miss. Shields enjoys participating in many different activities such as, golf, volleyball, swimming, boating, and she absolutely loves hockey.

Every person has an inspiration, something or someone that serves as the ambition they need to not only survive, but thrive. When asked what her biggest inspiration is, Miss Shields instantly responded, “my mother. She is a very intelligent and independent woman, who also spent many of her years as an educator.”

Among the many benefits of working at SJHS, Miss. Shields says she most appreciates “the atmosphere, the students and the staff… how supportive everyone is, and how overall, it is just a lovely place to be every day.”

As a student of SJHS, I could not agree with her sentiments more; I too am proud to be a Jaguar, and feel that St. Joe’s is my home away from home.

Thanks for tremendous support of Arnprior Public Library: DeLuca KAREN DELUCA

As we close the book on 2017, the Arnprior Public Library is reminded of all the wonderful support that has highlighted our chapters throughout the year.

Individuals, service clubs and the business sector augmented our resources – and in turn, the library has provided additional children’s and adult programming , enhanced our book and DVD collections and augmented our subscriptions.

Proceeds from various fundraising events including music concerts, author readings, film screenings and our second annual fashion show as well as our first ever Black and White Gala enabled us to showcase the library in a completely different light and raise funds to augment future programming.

Thanks to all those who attend our sold-out events.

Thank you to everyone who helped to spear-

head and support the Fall Fashion Show, which raised a staggering $6,382.

This event was led by Audrey Jamieson of Audrey’s In Town Fashions and supported by ScotiaBank Arnprior along with a long list of other businesses that donated to the silent auction, thanks to all who contributed.

The business community is always ready to support the library. Many thanks to NuTechPrecision Metals, Northern Credit Union and Mulvihill Insurance for their generous donations to our programming.

The Service Club / Volunteer sector is vibrant in Arnprior. Support from the Arnprior Optimist Club, Arnprior Rotarians, Arnprior Lionettes, Local Women’s Institutes and the Seniors 707 Club is tremendous. The adopt-a-book program has been generously supported by groups and individuals. This support is recognized with personalized book plates or an addition to our donor wall. Thank you one and all and the very best in 2018.

Bridge club gives back The Renfrew Bridge Club made presentations to several organizations at its annual Christmas lunch Dec. 13. MIke Nagrodski joins, from left, Colleen Sheahan of the Sunshine Coach, Barb Desilets of the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation, Valery Stewart of the Renfrew and District Food Bank and Judy Cobus of Hospice Renfrew at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre.

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Students learning JA business basics in Renfrew County TIFFANY LEPACK tlepack@metroland.com

It’s all about bringing business to the classroom.

JA (Junior Achievement) Canada made its first-ever presentation to St. Joseph’s Catholic School in Calabogie on Nov. 22.

“It was a huge success and the teacher was thrilled at what her students learned that day,” said Margie Griese, area program co-ordinator of JA Renfrew County in an email.

JA is an international non-profit organization that works together with educators, businesses and people in the community to deliver day programs about financial literacy, entrepreneurship and work readiness to local youth in classrooms or groups.

Amanda Cameron’s Grade 3 to 8 class went through the A Business of Our Own program in Calabogie.

“It basically teaches the students what a business is, different kinds of businesses, what an entrepreneur is, to start your own business you have to have an idea and a product, and all of the basic needs to start your business,” said Griese.

“It teaches them what a business plan is and why it is important.

It also explains about market-

ing, location or your business, target market, promotion ... it teaches what revenue, expenses and profit means.”

The students even worked together and presented their business plans in a Dragon’s Den-like event.

“It’s a really informative, funfilled day and meets so much of the school curriculum, (such as) imagination, teamwork, co-operation, initiative and more,” said Griese.

“This is only one of the many JA programs that are available.”

JA started in Renfrew County with Renfrew Sun Life Financial adviser Kim Ryan (Griese is her part-time office assistant and now works part-time for JA). Ryan has been a JA Ottawa volunteer for a couple of years and asked why JA was not present in Renfrew County.

JA Renfrew County is now operating by a three year Trillium Grant to help get it started.

The program operates with local business mentors who act as volunteers to deliver the program to schools, while JA provides all of the necessary materials and training.

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The story of the Arnprior Community Choir What you heard was the Arnprior Community Choir (ACC) beginning its 27th year of rehearsals for its recent December Christmas concert Sing Noel.

Everyone will agree that Arnprior is a real hockey and sports town.

But many are unaware that the town has also had a very active and beloved community choir for 26 years. And this year, the choir

has its biggest number of members: 85, ranging from ages 14 to 82.

Members come from 11 different towns It’s a warm, early September evening, and and hamlets, including as far away as Ottawa you’re strolling past the Legion Hall on Danand Eganville. iel Street in Arnprior.

This homegrown choir has evolved from As you walk past the hall, you could swear a Continuing Education night course at the that you can hear Christmas music being Arnprior District High School in the fall sung. But in September? of 1991. The “choir” class was among such Yes — in September. courses as bridge, watercolours and sewing.

Its first-year enrolment was small: only 15 people. Lisa Webber had been approached to teach this course by individuals who wanted to set up a community choir.

And she had all the prerequisites: a bachelor of music/bachelor of education degree from the University of Lethbridge, specializing in elementary, intermediate and senior choral music; and a master of music in vocal performance from the University of Ottawa.

Before long, the word reached choral singers in Arnprior and the Ottawa Valley that there was now an “official” community choir.

The number of registrants doubled to 30 the following January (1992), requiring a move to another school for rehearsals and to 40 the next September. Within a year, the choir was firmly established.

In its first year, the choir performed throughout the community, at nursing homes and for Remembrance Day ceremonies.

Well-attended (and eventually sold-out) Submitted “ticketed” concerts began in 1992, with two This year, the Arnprior Community Choir has its biggest number of members: 85, held each year, one for Christmas and one ranging from ages 14 to 82. Members come from 11 different towns and hamlets, the following spring, the spring concert alterincluding as far away as Ottawa and Eganville. nating between classical and pop music.

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The choir has also participated in and supported the Renfrew Music Festival and the Ottawa Valley Music Festival. In addition, the choir gives a substantial scholarship each year to a graduating student at Arnprior District High School who has been involved in vocal music at the high school level and is going on to university studies.

Considering the latest statistics that show that more people in Canada sing in a choir than play hockey (shocking!), the ACC can easily expect to continue to grow and to provide beautiful choral music for years to come.

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RCCDSB chair, vice-chair re-elected, set the course for 2017-18 Ensuring that each student and staff member experiences success and a sense of belonging was among the commitments made at the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board’s 2017-18 inaugural meeting.

Dave Howard, who was elected to his second term as chair, said he looks forward to continuing the implementation of the four key pillars of the board’s renewed strategic plan: dignity and belonging, wholeness and wellness, achievement and potential, and integrity and witness.

“We will, this year, continue to particularly animate that part of our vision that calls us to ‘sustain safe school environments characterized by warmth, hospitality, good humour and joy,’” stated Howard.

Howard highlighted the board’s new religious education program which will be expanded into Grade 4 this year. As well, he noted that technology and other innovative teaching and learning methods, such as outdoor play and playbased learning, will be used to address the needs, skills and proficiencies of 21st century learners throughout the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board.

“In our focus on student achievement and potential, we will continue to provide programs that work to ensure our students are academically challenged and engaged learners. Our latest EQAO results indicate that we have high success in this area. We are still scoring above the provincial average in all categories,” said Howard.

Mathematics will continue to receive particular emphasis, said Howard. “As well, our Indigenous education action committee will continue to inform our efforts with our Indigenous learners, particularly in light of recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.”

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Renfrew Minor hockey teams continue busy season on the ice In peewee house league tournament action, Renfrew Pizzaria took home the title in Deep River on Dec. 4.

They lost the opener to Pembroke by a score of 5-1. Ryder Leclaire scored the lone goal.

They then shut out Deep River 3-0 in the semi-final. Aaron Lewis, Anthony Emon-Brydges and Aaron Sarsfield scored. Isaac LaBossiere earned the shutout and beat Arnprior 5-3 for his second win. Stephan Brisco scored four times and drew a helper on a goal by Emon-Brydges.

In league play Pizzaria tied Pembroke at home Dec. 18 2-2. LaBossiere made 13 saves.

Stephan Brisco and Aaron Lewis scored for Pizzaria. They then tied Petawawa Dec. 11 at 1-1, with a goal

by Lewis. They then won in Pembroke Dec. 14 3-1 with goals by Brisco (two) and Lewis one. Liam Vaillancourt had three assists in five games.

Ontario Power Generation tied Arnprior at home 1-1 Dec. 17. Zach Fulton scored.

Wyatt Crozier and Carter Debeau both were in nets.

In midget house, Northern Photo tied Petawawa Dec. 18 at home at 1-1.

Matthew Sarsfield scored, Connery Campbell made 21 saves for the draw.

Fort Coulonge beat Eastern Rink Services twice 7-0 and 6-1 at Ma-Te-Way Dec. 16. Meadow Congdon was in goal.

In atom house, Barker’s Collision Centre lost 6-1 in Pembroke Dec. 10 with Noah Hein in nets. Chevy Robillard scored his eighth goal in three

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In bantam house, Renfrew Metro split two games and are now 4-4-1 in nines games. They beat Barry’s Bay 6-3 Dec. 10. Brandon Cameron scored three times, Ben Clemmer, Riley Fielding and Kyle Webster each had singles. Riley Fielding, Devin Sabourin and Brayden Clarke had two

assists apiece.

They then lost 3-2 at home to Muskrat Dec. 17. Emma White made 20 saves in the game. Cameron scored both goals.

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Dec. 17 at the MAC. William Moriarty scored three times, Mason Lafont, Ethan Frew and Gage Skelhorn had two goals apiece and others came from Owen Grant and Austin Neill. Kingston Lewis, Thomas Leclaire and Grayson Robillard scored for McLaren’s, who also lost 2-1 Dec. 15 at home to Petawawa.

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Noah Vaillancourt scored. Liam Mick was in nets all the way. Kelly Homes edged Fort Coulonge 3-1 Dec. 17.

Matty Charron in goal was sharp.

Ryder Scobie, Crosby Campbell and Landon Legris scored. Ethan White rifled his first against Fort Coulonge.

In novice Wolves, Renfrew lost 10-1 to Petawawa Dec. 20 at home. Ross McGregor scored and Hunter Prince assisted. The novice Wolves tournament is on Saturday, Dec. 30 at MaTe-Way. The atom Wolves split two games.

They won 4-1 over Petawawa Dec. 16.

Corson Scobie, Colin Charron, Lakyn Zadow and Kane Yeretch scored.

Goalies were Tait Skelhorn and Easton Clarke. Wolves lost 6-2 Dec. 19 at home to Arnprior.

Scobie and Charron scored.

For midget Wolves, Renfrew (120-2) tied two games, including 4-4 in Petawawa Dec. 16. Bryce Schaap in goal. Carter Bleeks had two goals, Justin Schutt and Jared Burnette.

Thomas Barber and Colby Bleeks added two assists. Wolves then tied Muskrat 1-1 Dec. 17 at home.

Brett Clouthier rifled the goal, Tyson Johnston in goal made 11 saves, Renfrew had 28.

They’re off to Forrest near Sarnia Jan 5-7 for the Silver Stick Regionals.

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The Renfrew Timberwolves unwrapped an early Christmas present on Dec. 20, a 6-4 victory over the Arnprior Packers.

The two Central Canada Tier 2 Hockey League (CCHL2) teams battled it out in Arnprior, with the Timberwolves dominating early on.

Six goals were scored in an actionpacked first period between the two teams.

At just 1:25 of the first period the Packers got on the score sheet first with a goal by Trent Harris. The Wolves answered back 20 seconds later with a goal by Zach Moran and another at 3:28 by Luka Marinic.

The Packers capitalized on the power play at 4:17 with a goal by Payton Jardine. But the Wolves answered back just three minutes later with a power-play goal of their own by Chad Moore.

Marinic tallied his second of the period at 18:18 to bring the score to 4-2 for Renfrew.

It was all Arnprior in the second with two goals: Hunter Halliday at 5:38 and Matt Turnbull on the power play at 16:51.

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The Packers and the Wolves will face off again on Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 8 p.m. in Renfrew at Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre.

It was a big win for the Timberwolves as they now have sole possession of fourth place in the Richardson Division with 34 points going into the holiday break. The Packers now sit in seventh place at 29 points and the Whitewater Kings are in sixth place with 32 points.

In an end of the year press release, Kevin Ready, general manager for the Kings says the close standings shows the high calibre of play in the region.

“During the Whitewater Kings inaugural news conference we identified the increased quality of the league and the potential for healthy rivalries among the three franchises in the Upper Ottawa Valley,” said Ready.

“All teams have been playing in a tough atmosphere this season after the tragedy that affected the Timberwolves earlier this fall.

“This has been an eventful year so far. The entire league was rocked by the tragic accident involving four players from the Renfrew Timberwolves and the untimely deaths of two of their players,” said Ready.

“These same three franchises, again, in such proximity, had players that knew the victims and their families, and in many cases were former teammates. So while the entire CCHL2 League was impacted, it was particularly felt among the three Upper Ottawa Valley teams and their fans.”

Ready sends best wishes for all of their families over the holidays.

“As you know, we’re a very young team, and so the pace of junior hockey in the CCHL2 can be gruelling. We are very fortunate to have a group of young dedicated athletes who regu-

larly attend two practices a week, and participate in two games a week,” said Ready.

“So, we hope our players, coaches and trainers use the Christmas break to spend time with their families, and to rest up and prepare for the second half of the season.”

In an end of the year statement received via email the team admitted it will be a very, very tough Christmas for the Wolves. Their goal is to continue to stay #Wolfpackstrong playing each game with all the heart they can muster and trying to secure a playoff spot would be a bonus.

“We hope Santa can bring some peace, faith and joy to the boys and their families,” said the team statement.

“We especially send our warmest thoughts and prayers to the Hanniman, Paquette, Scheuneman and McGrimmon families during this difficult time of year.”

Arnprior Packers general manager Brent Sylvester wants to remind all players and teams that hockey is a second family and he hopes everyone enjoys the holidays safely.

Sylvester’s New Year’s wish for the Packers is one all the teams are striving for entering the second half of the season.

“The team’s New Year’s resolution is to make the playoffs,” said Sylvester via email. “I have never managed a team that did not make the playoffs (14 years).”

Coming up on Dec. 29 the Timberwolves host the Westport Rideaus at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre at 8 p.m.

The Packers are off until Jan. 6 when they travel to Cobden to face the Kings at 7 p.m. and they are back at the Nick Smith Centre at 7:30 p.m. when they host the Winchester Hawks.

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Even crowding the lower slot with four bodies, the puck slips by on Arnprior during Dec. 20 action against Renfrew. The Packers outshot their cross-highway rivals 52-29 but came up short on the score sheet, losing 6-4.

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Team Richmond from the Huntley Curling Club in Carp, right, won the B title and qualified for the provincial Tankard at a play-in event at the Renfrew Curling Club on Dec. 16

Renfrew Curling Club hosts successful Tankard qualifier ANDY SKLEPOWICZ AND MARG DAWSON

The Renfrew curling club played host to a regional qualifier for the Tankard on the weekend of Dec. 1617 with five teams competing for three spots in the East Provincial qualifier.

The Tankard is the men’s provincial championship with the winner representing Ontario at this year’s Brier.

The local qualifier was for non-ranked teams to move on to the next step in the qualification process, the East Provincial qualifier.

With Steve Allen already qualifying because of his ranking, the only team from the area to play was the Spencer Richmond rink from Carp’s Huntley Curling Club. In some tense competition enjoyed by numerous Renfrew fans as well as the many team supporters, the Connor Duhaime rink (Cookstown) defeated Quinte’s Smith 6-5 to win the A. Smith dropped to

the B final where he lost to Huntley’s Richmond 8-3. With only one last chance to qualify, Smith dropped to the C final and lost to Navan’s Mike McLean rink.

In club news Bill Bowles reports that it was a truly friendly game of curling in Shawville as each club had a win, a tie and a loss to bring in the festive Christmas season.

Bill Bowles with Theresa Mann, Brian Hewitt and Marie Edwards won over the Bob Tracy rink; Karl Mann’s team tied with the Jean Landry rink; and the Leo McCallum crew suffered the loss to Fergus Winn. An excellent lunch was enjoyed by all, followed by some story telling by the Shawville curlers.

Marg and I would like to wish our readers all the best for the holidays as we settle back and rest our weary curling muscles and refresh in time for the always hectic second half featur-

ing many spiels, club championships and increasingly competitive curling games. If you are getting the itch to try this wonderful pastime, the club offers half year memberships and most time slots still have spots available for you.

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For further information call Stephanie or Alicia 613-432-3655

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DEATH NOTICE

Thank you We would like to thank Jeff and Paul and the staff at Scott’s hardware for again selling our tradition Christmas Fruit cake.

We appreciate, that these people continue to support their community, and the local people that take an entrepreneurial approach by selling their products.

David and Pattie Stewart

DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

CHAN, PAMELA (NEE FARRIS)

Peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer, on Monday, December 18, 2017 at Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg, at the age of 54 years. Pamela, of Cobourg, formerly from the Perth and Smith Falls area.

Beloved wife of Bryon Mitchener of Cobourg.

Loving mother of Ryan of Kingston.

Cherished daughter of Allan and Heather Farris of Perth. Dear sister of Glenn (Joanne) Farris of Ottawa and the late David (Sheila) Farris. Pamela will be sadly missed by her step-son David Chan and her family in Calgary. A celebration of Pamela’s life will be held in the spring. Donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.

Condolences received at www.MacCoubrey.com.

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IN MEMORIAM

Harvey McLaughlin

In loving memory of a dear husband who passed away December 30, 2013.

What would I give to clasp his hand, His happy face to see, To hear his voice and see his smile, That meant so much to me.

Never forgotten, Janet and Family

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DEATH NOTICE

In loving memory of Kimberley Darlene Kohlsmith who passed away December 29, 2001: A sweet girl, a sweet face Someone we love and can’t replace Never selfish, always kind These are the memories she left behind With all of our love, Mom, Dad, Lori & Jeff, Val, Kara, Ryan, Josh and Cole

DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

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JOCQUE, Walter “Wally”

With heavy hearts we announce that Wally Jocque of Sand Point passed away peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital while surrounded by loved ones on Monday evening, December 18th, 2017. He was 69.

Beloved husband for over 42 years of Joanne (nee Bourque). Dearly loved father of Jeff (Teena Belland) and Daryl. Cherished “Grampa Wally” of Ashton. Predeceased by his parents Donald and Bea (nee Cotie) Jocque as well as his only sister, Judy. Dear brother-in-law of Jane Martin (Terry) and Brenda Bourque (late Paul). Uncle of Mark Arbic, Amy Trahan, Troy and Tim Bourque and Chad Martin. Nephew of Michael Cotie and John Cotie (Adele). Friends were invited to join Wally’s family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Friday morning from 10 to 10:45 a.m. A Tribute to Wally followed in the Pilon Family Chapel on Friday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory of Wally, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

MANLEY, LORRAINE

Surrounded by the love of her daughters, our Beloved Mum passed away at Renfrew Victoria Hospital, on Monday December 18, 2017, just six days from her 92nd birthday.

Lorraine was the beloved wife of 70 years to the late Richard Manley. Mum of Leslie (Victor) and Meredith. Grandmother of Devin, Tesia (Brad), Leela (Michael), Hallis (EricaMay). Great-grandmother of Owen and Shayla.

Sister of her brother Jack Doughty (Pat).

Predeceased by her sister Eleanor Magee (Russ). She is survived by many nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank Dr. Matosh and the nurses on the second floor at Renfrew Victoria Hospital for their loving care to our Mom and family. Our Mum will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, creativity and wit. She made the world a beautiful place to be through her gardening and art. At Lorraine’s request services are private. Donations in memory of Lorraine may be made to Valley Animal Rescue. Online condolences/donations may be made at www.gouletfuneralhome.com

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

BOWES, May In memory of a special aunt who passed away at New Year’s

Sweeney, Clarence Edward Passed away on December 16, 2017 in the Perth Community Care Centre.

Clarence At the age of 75.

Dearly loved brother of Ervin (Anne), Bryon (Glenda), Donna Lowry (Allan). Special uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by his parents Earl Sweeney and Lillian (nee Giles), also his sister Muriel Fisher and infant brother William.

Survived by brother-in-law Glenn Fisher. Special friend to all who knew him at Community Support Services and especially Chris Lambert. We are deeply grateful to Perth Community Care Centre for their compassion and excellent care. Visitation - 12.00 to 1.00 on Dec. 30 2017.

Memorial Service at 1.00 with Reception to follow. At Boyds United Church, 450 Boyds Rd. Carleton Place.

Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into The Care Of C. R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St. Almonte, ON. 613-256-3313) Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com

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We are saddened to announce the passing of our dear mother, Edna. She is survived by her children Joyce and Doug Murray and Marilyn and Don Erskine all of Arnprior; Hal and Jane of Australia; Jim and Eithne, Jackie and Rob Depper, Russ and Kelly and Lori Stiles, and Gail Snyder, all of Calgary. Much loved grandmother of Kent, Kelly, Kris, Jamie, Erika, Joanne, Karen, David, Jacqui, Victoria, Jonathan, Siobhan, David, Caitlyn, Gary, Ryan, Ritchie, Greg, Hunter and Jordan and GreatGrandmother of 16. Edna was predeceased by her husband Dave; son, Billy; grandson Michael; parents, Robert and Florence (McLennan) Pruden; 8 brothers and sisters.

Survived by 2 sisters: Kay and Rose and a brother, Fred. We were fortunate to have had a huge family reunion celebrating her 90th birthday in April of this year. Friends are invited to join the family for a service of remembrance to be celebrated in Emmanuel Anglican Church, 287 Harrington Street, Arnprior on Friday morning, December 29th at 11 o’clock. A reception will follow in the Carlton Reid Memorial Hall. Inurnment in the Albert Street Columbarium. In memory of Edna, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Hospital Foundation.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

In Loving Memory of Zabrina Rekowski

April 21, 1992 – January 3, 2012 Wondering where you are…

Feeling pretty sad and low It’s been six long years now, Wondering why you had to go Tears begin to fall Everyday I miss you Babe No matter how I try, It’s never going to be the same.

Love Mom and Art

COE, Sherri-lynn In loving memory of the dear daughter of Charles and Donna, and also Mom of Hailey-Dawn; who Aunt May passed away December There are aunts to look 28, 2002. up to, Aunts who are wise, Remembering you is easy, Those who are good We do it every day. friends, Missing you is a Those who advise... heartache, There are aunts who are That never goes away. loveable, You had a smile for Aunts who are fun, everyone, And then there was You had a heart of gold. you...

You left the sweetest You were all these in memories, one.

The world could ever hold.

To us you were someone Loved and missed, special, Shawnalee, Jamie What more is there to say, Paddy, Cordell Except to wish with all our hearts, That you were here today.

COE, Sherri Lynn December 28 2002 Forever loved, Mom, Hailey-Dawn, To us you were so Richard, Kyle and Nick special, What more is there to say, Except to wish with all Graham Forrest our hearts, January 2003 That you were here today.

Vera Forrest They say that time heals December 2005 everything, Missing you Mom and Dad But we know it isn’t so, We miss you just as It’s sad that you are not with us, much At this lovely time of year, today, But we have precious As we did 11 years ago. memories, Of when you both were Love Ron, Tammy, here.

Mallory, Jamie You made Christmas Emmett and Charlie special, The way it’s meant to be, Filled with love and PRAYERS kindness And generosity.

PRAYER TO the Blessed You were the dearest Mom Virgin, never to fail! Oh and Dad most beautiful flower of We know that we were Mount Carmel, fruitful blessed, vine, splendor of heaven. And pray that Christmas Blessed Mother of the Son Angels of God. Immaculate Virgin, Bring you sweet eternal assist me in necessity, Oh rest.

Star of the Sea. Help me and show me, here you With love from your family are “my mother”. Oh Holy and brother Earl Walsh Mary Mother of God, Queen of heaven and earth. I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to secure me in my necessity (make request).

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

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

DJ

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COMING EVENTS

In Loving Memory FRIDAY NIGHT

ENTERTAINMENT Friday Dec. 29th 8 pm - Marc Audet

James Evans

December 29, 1999 There is a special kind of feeling That is meant for you alone A huge place in our hearts That only you can own There will always be heartache And many a silent tear But also precious memories Of the days when you were here.

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BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES

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

Nails & Screws.

Storage Sheds. Come see us for a price. Levi Weber, 2126 Stone Rd., RR#2 Renfrew

Mill Music.ca , Black Friday sale. No tax Martin and Gibson Guitars. Percussion, 1/2 price, 50% off all B-stock instruments. D’Addario stings buy one get one free.

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE

GEORGE’S BARBER SHOP

PSW Available for seniors or Special needs. All areas of support, Reasonable rates, flexible hours. Call or text 613-293-5160

Hunter Safety/Canadian Fire-arms Courses and exams held once a month at Carp. Call Wenda Cochran FOR SALE, 17” Tires, 613-256-2409.

215/60R17 Saxon Snow Blazers, less than 8,000 FOR RENT km /on rims.

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Patricia and Susan

1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN RENFREW & COBDEN • Ground floor to 3rd floor units • Mature buildings • Pet friendly • Elevator access • Bachelor units Please call office to set up a viewing McGrimmon Holdings, 555 Hall Ave., Renfrew

613-433-5879

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HUNTING SUPPLIES

SCRAP CARS

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LARGE BRIGHT

1&2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS WITH BALCONIES ON 2nd & 3rd FLOORS WALK OUT PATIO ON GROUND FLOOR

PETS PETSITTING and other home pet-care services in Arnprior Area by Veterinary Assistant.

Call 623-327-8576 or email ArnpriorPetCare @gmail.com for info

• Choice of Cogeco or Shaw Direct HD satellite TV • Secure Building with elevator • Electric doors for easy access • Laundry room ground floor • Newly decorated units with ample kitchen cupboards and closets • Shopping, Medical & Churches close by • Free Parking • 1 Bedroom $810 + UT • 2 Bedroom $910 + UT • PET FREE/NO SMOKING • For appointment to view call 613-623-7207

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71 Renfrew Ave. W, 2 One bedroom apt., lobedroom apt, $700 cated on main street +heat and hydro. Renfrew - $625 monthly.

Available Feb. 1, Includes all utilities, air conditioning & fridge, 613-290-0400 stove. Absolutely no or pets.

ARNPRIOR ALWAYS smokers CLEAN, MODERN Se- Available immediately. cure 1&2 Bedroom apts. Phone 613-432-3514 or on First Avenue. Fridge, drop in at 112 Raglan St. stove, parking incl. Dis- South. counts for mature tenants. 623-8537 after RENFREW - 1 bedroom 6pm house. $775.00 per month plus heat, hydro LARGE BRIGHT 1 bed- & water. Available immeroom, blocks from diately. References, first downtown Renfrew, heat & last A/C. Suitable for included. No smokers, retired or working no pets, Available couple/single person.

Feb.1st, $650/month Call Non smoker & no pets 613-290-1505 613-433-8975 ONE BEDROOM apartment second floor, appliances, small balcony, close to downtown Renfrew. No pets, or smokers, First and last, $480+hydro, Available Feb. 1st, 613-432-6941

Renfrew 4-Bedroom Duplex Gas Heat Parking Large shared yard quiet dead-end street 1st &last required Available Immediately $850.00+ utilities 613-432-6001

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Qualifications:  High school graduate plus post-secondary education in secretarial studies or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Good working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and Power Point, knowledge of accounting is considered an asset.  Good oral, written and interpersonal communication skills to interact with government departments and agencies, special interest groups, the media and the public.  High level of initiative and independent judgement and ability to work with minimum supervision.  Successful candidate will require a current (within 6 months) Criminal Reference Check.

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Please send your resume, stating Competition #17-114, by 4:00 p.m. Wednesday January 10, 2018 to:

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Compensation: $42,832—$48,878 per year, plus comprehensive benefits package.

Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the selection process. Applicants must make their needs known in advance.

Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

County of Renfrew Core Values: Honesty and Integrity ~ Professionalism ~ Client Service Orientation ~ Focus on Results County of Renfrew Core Values: 24 Arnprior Chronicle-Guide / The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, December 28, 2017

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Reporting to the Manager of Operations, the Secretary II is responsible for the provision of reception, secretarial and database management services to the Operations Division of the Public Works & Engineering Department.

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HELP WANTED

Arnprior Aerospace Inc. is currently looking for Aerospace Technicians to perform a variety of manufacturing functions at our Arnprior, Ontario location. Job duties and requirements include: • manufacturing and assembling aerospace components • blending, deburring and general sheet metal and machining processes • reading and interpreting engineering drawings • brake press experience (an asset) • teaming skills and a positive attitude • a continuous quality improvement approach Ideally, candidates possess experience in sheet metal assembly, special processing and/or experience operating various saws, presses, CNC nibblers and shears.

Applicants can apply by visiting the ‘careers’ section at arnprioraerospace.com or by emailing a resume to hr@arnprioraerospace.com www.arnprioraerospace.com

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HELP WANTED

310T Truck/Coach MECHANIC Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited has a state of the art, full service, repair facility. We are looking for energetic, self-starters, who enjoy a team environment.

Our mechanics are responsible for performing inspections, preventative maintenance, major and minor repairs, modifications and overhauls on company vehicles.

Details: • Full-time, year round employment in state of the art facility • 310T license or certification required • Candidates must have their own tools • Attractive Compensation offered for qualified candidates Please contact us today!

Email: careers@thomascavanagh.ca FAX: 613-253-0071

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HOLIDAY CLASSIFIED DEADLINES December 28, 2017 Issue is Thursday December 21st at NOON & January 4, 2018 Issue is Thursday December 28th at NOON

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Mother’s idea to write out her hopes for the new year didn’t work out as hoped Celebrating on New Year’s Eve that year was out. The year before, Mother’s efforts to bring in the new year with a family party turned into a complete disaster, with Father standing in the stairwell ordering us all to bed long before the clock struck midnight, or there would be hell to pay!

That evening, the year before, started out well enough, but when someone suggested ‘musical chairs’ and the brothers broke the leg off a kitchen chair in the race for a seat, and the roars could be heard in Renfrew. Mother wasn’t taking any chances on a repeat performance. No, that year there would be no party. But we would welcome in the new year by sitting around the kitchen table, each with a piece of foolscap in front of us. Mother decided it was a good idea if we all wrote out our New Year’s resolutions. I have no idea why she bothered, because the ones we wrote out the day after the party fiasco were forgotten almost before the ink was dry on the paper. But Mother was determined we would do something to mark the ending of one year, and the beginning of another.

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My sister Audrey said Mother figured not much could go wrong with just sitting around the kitchen table. We were to number our resolutions, and put the most important one first.

Since I had yet to learn to write, it took me forever to print what behaviour I planned on changing in the year ahead. First on the list was my resolve that I would get along better with bad Marguirite at the Northcote School. She was the bane of my existence, and I doubted the resolution would last long unless bad Marguirite herself was planning on changing. But I printed it out anyway.

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about it, and was pretty sure that was one resolution that wouldn’t last long.

Since my sister Audrey and I shared a bed, and she hated when I put my cold feet on her legs, and vowed she was going to go downstairs and sleep on the couch in the kitchen if I didn’t stop, I figured she would be pleased when she heard what I had printed on my paper. I would, ever after, refrain from the habit.

I was running out of ideas. And then it came to me. I never did get much out of the church service. I had no idea what the minister was talking about. The little room where we had Sunday School was full of pictures of Jesus, and every one had Him looking sad or mad, and whoever decided to teach on Sunday was usually someone my sister Audrey’s age, who didn’t know much more about the bible than I did. I would force myself to pay attention to her and to the minister, and give up looking out the window, or counting the boards in the wainscotting down the wall beside our pew. And I would really concentrate when it came prayer time. I was thinking hard. Surely I could come up with something else having to do with going to church.

And then it hit me. Every Sunday I would take a penny out of my knotted hanky and put it on the collection plate. I finished printing the last word ... I couldn’t spell collection, so I just printed ‘plate’. I looked over my list, and

then I reread the last sentence … ‘a penny on the plate’. I thought of all I could buy from the candy counter at Briscoes’ General Store for a penny, and scratched it out. I was glad Mother said our lists would be private ... we didn’t have to show them to anyone. For that I was grateful, because I was pretty sure my scratching out my last entry would be frowned on by Mother.

Well, so much for New Year’s resolutions ... the first day back at school, Marguirite called me a bad word, she hit me with a snowball square in the face, at church that Sunday I still couldn’t concentrate on the sermon, and try as I might, I couldn’t keep my feet off Audrey’s warm legs in bed at night. My resolutions were fast falling by the wayside. Well, I figured I had a whole year ahead of me to try again to put my resolutions into practice. I’d work on them one at a time.

My wish is that everyone has a healthy and happy 2018 ahead. And please accept my heartfelt thanks for the many kind words given to me over the past year by devoted readers. Fond good wishes to all of you.

Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www.smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.

Mary Cook is a local columnist who appears regularly in the Ottawa Valley and Brighton newspapers.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Expressing yourself authentically is proving difficult, Aries. But this will pass shortly. Eventually, your persistence will pay off, and others will see that your intentions are genuine.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 It may be challenging to separate your fantasies from reality right now, Leo. Even though things are vivid in your mind, others may help clarify things for you.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, it may seem like your time in the spotlight has come and gone, but that isn’t the case. You have plenty of time to show what you can accomplish.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 If your dreams are within reason, there is no reason why they can’t come to fruition, Taurus. You just may need a few friends in your corner to help make things happen.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Surprising news leaves you a little bit frazzled, Virgo. However, once you work your way through the surprise, you’ll see that this news bodes well for you.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, your vision of the future may be set right now, but there is always room for some modifications.

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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 The search for the truth could lead you on a bit of a wild adventure, Pisces. Eventually, you can get to the bottom of the situation.

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DECEMBER 31 New Years Eve party 19+ at Matawatchan Community Memorial Centre, 1677 Frontenac Rd. from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

JANUARY 2 Champlain Seniors +55 Euchre and Floor Shuffleboard held at the Wing in Renfrew, every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Membership $5/year.

Pot luck the first Tuesday of the month. New members welcome. No experience necessary.

For more info call 613-432-4828.

JANUARY 3 Wednesday soup and bun lunches are back at the Renfrew Golden Age Activity Centre. $5 for lunch at noon. Stay for card games; euchre, 500 or canasta. All level of players welcome. Thinking of volunteering? Drop by and see us at 212 Raglan St. S. Renfrew.

JANUARY 4 You don’t get a second chance to make a good first impression! Drop in to Employment Networks or call 613-432-3424 to register for our free How to Ace the Interview info session from 1:30 to 4 p.m.

Looking to play bridge? There is organized bridge every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Golden

Age Activity Centre. Please call to register: 613-431-8289. Wii Bowling is offered at 1 p.m.

Try it you will have fun!

Renfrew Silver Seniors noon hour luncheon at the Renfrew Legion, cost $5. New members welcome $5 per year to join.

JANUARY 5 AND 6 Spaghetti Spiel at the Renfrew Curling Club, 195 Xavier St., Renfrew. Cost: $30/person includes dinner Saturday night. Great fun for everyone whether you are curling or cheering!

Contact: Renfrew Curling Rink 613-432-5001 info@renfrewcurling.ca www.renfrewcurling. ca

JANUARY 5 The Golden Age Activity Centre offers fitness classes at 11a.m. A homemade mac ‘n cheese lunch will be available for $6 at noon and includes entertainment with Don MacIsaac at 1:00. Enjoy your Friday among friends.

JANUARY 6 Six Hand Euchre Tournament Fundraiser for Douglas St. Patrick’s Parade at 7:00 p.m. at Douglas Tavern. Terms: $25 per person for 10 games and four quality door prizes and light lunch with $150 prize to the Winning Team.

Donated by: Cull Auctioneering & Jamieson Travel & Tours All proceeds given to Douglas Lions Club for St. Patrick’s Parade Book your team now, call Preston at 613-649-2378. Organized by: Art Jamieson, Bill McHale, Robert Enright, & Preston Cull

Notices appear as space permits. Please submit your information at least two weeks prior to the event and include a daytime contact name and phone number for us to reach you for clarification. Arnprior Chronicle-Guide notices can be emailed to derek.dunn@metroland.com or dropped off at our office at 35 Opeongo Rd. in Renfrew.

JANUARY 6, FEBRUARY 3,24 Game of Stones is part of Arnprior Curling Club’s 150th anniversary celebrations. It is a community curling competition. Represent your business, family, organization, neighbourhood in these Saturday curling events. From 10 a.m. to noon, $200 for the four-game series. Best dressed team wins a prize. Medieval Times lunch included. For more call Mike at 613-6220112 for more.

JANUARY Here’s a treat for your New Year—get ready to Linedance again, or to begin for the first time!

Daytime sessions available for all levels in Arnprior (Mondays), as well in Carp (Wednesdays) and in Almonte (Thursdays). So, add this fun-to-do and good-for-you activity to your exercise routine and dance Cha-Cha, Celtic, Country, Fox-Trot, Jazz/Jive, Mambo, NightClub, Samba, Spiritual, Tango, Waltz, WesternSwing, & others. Pre-Registration already begun—contact Instructor Hyacinth n-o-w and reserve your spot at mais-brown@sympatico.ca or 613-623-0976. Then register on-site at your

first session! Welcome all ages, both genders!

JANUARY 9, 11 You are invited to an Open House to come learn about the Taoist Tai Chi arts and try a few moves! St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 80 Daniel St., N. on Tuesday, from 10 AM to noon or Thursday, January 11 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Call 613-233-2318 for more info. www.taoist. org Can’t make the Open House? Join anytime by attending one of our ongoing classes on Tuesday morning or Thursday evening.

JANUARY 10 Blood donor clinic at Nick Smith Centre on Wednesday from 1:30 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 7:30 p.m. For more see blood.ca.

JANUARY 17 Craft Workshop Free for seniors age 55 and over – ‘Kathleen’s Creations’ the third Wednesday of each month as hosted by Seniors at Home, 106 McGonigal St. West – Next date, Wed. January 17th from 1-3 p.m. Limited class room of eight. To register 613-623-7981 by noon on Monday, January 15.

Craft Workshop Free for seniors age 55 and over – ‘Kathleen’s Creations’ the third Wednesday of each month as hosted

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OLYMPUS OM-D E-M10 II INCLUDES 14-42MM LENS

CANON EOS M100 HENRY’S EXCLUSIVE BUNDLE

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• Ideal for wildlife and sports OPTICAL IMAGE STABILIZATION

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CAMERON CF600 CARBON FIBRE TRIPOD

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• Write speeds up to 40 MB/s • Transfer speeds up to 90MB/s

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CANON EOS 80D BODY ONLY

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SONY ALPHA A6300 INCLUDES 16-50MM LENS

BONUS: Canon Accessory kit with bag and battery $180 VALUE

• Lightweight carbon fibre • Smooth, precise movement • Includes carrying case

• 425 AF points • High-density Tracking AF • 11 fps continuous shooting

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32 Arnprior Chronicle-Guide / The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, December 28, 2017