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PONTIAC/RENFREW RAIL DEAL INKED CN and Transport PontiacRenfrew (TPR) have signed an Agreement-in-Principle to start the process enabling TPR to acquire a railway line known as the Beachburg Subdivision.

The line runs from Pembroke east through the Pontiac and into Ottawa.

“This initial agreement is a big step in the acquisition process,” says Transport PontiacRenfrew director Louise Donaldson. “Some specifics of the deal still need to be worked out, but the parties are eager to complete the transaction.”

It is believed the rail initiative will bolster the economies of local communities and improve the economic livelihood of their residents.

An official transfer of the line could happen in early 2011.

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Thursday, November 25, 2010 •

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MP Gallant buys time for rail talks STEVE NEWMAN

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LAUGHS COURTESY LAFT Laft Players presented Neil Simon’s Come Blow Your Horn on Nov. 18 to 20. Cast members Taylor Popkie, at left, and Darrin Topping have a little brotherly discussion over a bowl of plastic fruit – the family business. The Renfrew performance was directed by Kathy Dagg and Gladys Sidock. Other members of the seven-person cast were, Mary Lynn McConnachie, Mike Kelly , Carol Ann Flannery, Michelle Carty and Caroline Graha. Saturday’s dinner show, performed free of charge, performed free of charge by Laft for Money Concepts charity night, was a big success. Mercury photo by Lucy Hass

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FINDING A HOME FOR ORPHAN PATIENTS Help is on the way for some area residents without a family doctor.

Residents of AdmastonBromley, Greater Madawaska, Horton and Renfrew can now call Amber at the Health Services Village office at Innovation Drive to place their name placed on a waiting list.

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announced the termination of coach Cal Smith’s contract.

Renfrew native Tony Iob, well known in local hockey circles for his years of playing in Europe and with Italy in the 2006 Olympic Games, will be behind the bench Friday night when the

Wolves take on the Valley Division rival Pontiac Juniors in Shawville.

Smith was informed of his departure by Wolves president Doug Miller and general manager Brent Sylvester after a Wolves practice Tuesday night.

There may be more time, after all, to salvage the future of Canadian Pacific Railway transportation through Renfrew County.

Local MP Cheryl Gallant says she is “pleased to have been able to act upon” Renfrew Warden Don Rathwell’s concern expressed in a recent letter to government officials, including federal transport minister Rob Merrifield, and the Rail Freight Service Review Panel.

Rathwell’s letter indicated the recent municipal elections have left many councils in a ‘lameduck’ situation and therefore unable to deal with tight timelines associated with discontinuance of the local line.

“As a result of efforts by my office with CP Rail, the company is prepared to entertain offers of purchase right up to the time they begin dismantling assets,” said Gallant in a Monday news release.

Written confirmation of the extension came from Canadian Pacific’s vice-president of governmental affairs, Gallant told The Mercury.

“CP does not anticipate moving to pull up track before spring. This gives the newlyelected municipal councils,

including county council, an additional (60) days beyond the regulated time period.”

Initially, Gallant thought this created an additional 90 days beyond the regulated time period, but not so.

Successive 30-day windows of opportunity, for offers of interest, are already in place for the provincial government, the urban transit authority (meaning Ottawa), and then the municipal government (meaning the County of Renfrew). Those deadlines are Dec. 6, Jan. 5 and Feb. 4.

COUNTY RESPONSE Renfrew County chief administrative officer Jim Hutton said “there may be more time (to find an operator), but not much else has changed at this point.”

“Hopefully,” said County Warden Rathwell, “the government(s) will take a stronger look at keeping the railway operating … We don’t want to own the railway, but we might end up owning the right away later on (if the rail line is abandoned).

“Cheryl’s shown some interest, and she’s made contact. We just have to keep our foot to the floor on this until all avenues are expired.”

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MPP Yakabuski calls for swift action to save rail line through Renfrew County Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski has questioned Minister of Transportation Kathleen Wynne on the situation regarding the Canadian Pacific rail line from Smith Falls to Matawa known as the Ottawa Valley Railway (OVR).

In January CP announced its intention to discontinue and sell the OVR line. As a result, the Canada Transportation Act dictates that a discontinuance process must take place.

This process initiated several possibilities. The federal government had until Nov. 6 to exercise the option of purchasing the line but decided against it.

The provincial government now has until Dec. 6 to purchase the line.

“The McGuinty government has just a few short weeks to express interest and move to save this important economic development asset before it is lost for good,” Yakabuski said in a Nov. 18 news release.

The OVR is the last East-West alternative for cross-country trains to bypass the heavily congested Toronto corridor and is a natural extension of the Montreal-Ottawa network.

“I’m calling on the provincial government to use every means at their disposal to keep this significant rail line open – whether by exercising their option to purchase the line, or by

Rail talks Continued from front “Until we knew the outcome of the private expressions of interest of the rail line going through the riding,” said Gallant in her news release, “it would have been premature for the different levels of government to assume that those negotiations would be unsuccessful,” Gallant also said in the news release.

‘WORK CUT OUT FOR US’ “The timing with municipal elections could not have been worse for the

sitting down with the federal government as soon as possible to coordinate a solution before it’s too late,” Yakabuski said.

IN THE LEGISLATURE Speaking in the Legislature Nov. 18, Minister Wynne described the rail as important.

“It’s a federal issue, but it is a very important issue,” she said.

“Without a federal partner, without the federal government stepping up and having a plan for dealing with these rail lines when a company like CP walks away from a piece of line, the federal government needs to understand that this is their responsibility, in my opinion,” Wynne said.

Yakabuski replied, “All across the Ottawa Valley, stakeholders and municipal governments have voiced their deep concern over the possibility that this line could close. This is the last east-west alternative for cross-country trains hoping to bypass the very congested Toronto corridor. If the line is closed, east-west rail traffic is going to have to go through this very congested Toronto corridor. You could be the last hope to save the line and, with it, improve the economic prospects in the Ottawa Valley.

“Minister, I would ask that you would exercise this option prior to Dec.

Ottawa Valley. This time extension is short. We all have our work cut out for us if it is possible to save the rail line at this time.”

The MP said an “open, frank and public discussion” is needed about the rail line’s future.

“While a business case may not exist for the OVR today, that may change in the future.

“In the same way the Transport Pontiac-Renfrew Rail Transportation Study and Business Case was prepared for the Ottawa Central Railway, the same must be done for this section of track if there is any hope in saving it.”

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6 or at least if you would sit down with your federal counterpart, the minister in the federal government, to work out some sort of solution to keep this vital transportation link open,” the local MPP said.

“A few weeks ago, some of you may have seen the celebrations around the 125th anniversary of the pounding in of the last spike, and there’s a lot of emotional and historical energy around rail and Canada. It’s a federal responsibility. It’s up to the federal government to make sure that we have that network of rail lines across the province.

“I think that there’s a lot of work that needs to be done, and that’s why I say I’m very happy that the member has raised the issue because it’s something that we need to work on as a country, and the federal government needs to take that responsibility. So, I hope the member opposite will go back to his counterpart.

“I have actually raised this issue with the new federal Minister of Transport. He knows it’s an issue. I think it’s something that has to be talked about in the context of a national transportation strategy. “ Like we have to talk about the continental gateway strategy, all of that needs to be part of a national transportation strategy,” Wynne said.

tion from Mattawa to Smiths Falls, we need an operator for that section of the railway,” said Gallant.

Finding an operator is critical, because there has been no decision to spend local taxpayer dollars on railway transportation, said Renfrew County CAO Jim Hutton.

As the MP noted: “The Central Huron Railway in northern Ontario was successful in attracting federal and matching provincial dollars because it had an operator in place that was prepared to put money on the table.

“I have a commitment from CP rail to keep the door open for offers. This announcement gives local residents more time to consider the options.”

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It’s also fiercely competitive in the ring, with a really friendly interaction among competitors away from the ring, she added.

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There was no shortage of success for Renfrew-area competitors at the 2010 Royal Winter Agricultural Fair.

Toronto’s and the world’s largest indoor gathering of agricultural and international equestrian competition is a place to go for bragging rights, and that’s what it became for representatives of Enright Farms, Cedar Ridge Ranch, High Kickers 4-H Sheep Club, and McLaughlin Haulage.

During the Nov. 5 to 14 fair, Enright Farms of Douglas captured first in the Shorthorn female heifer class, while Anna and Brian McIntyre of Cedar Ridge Ranch (Admaston-Bromley) took first in the Suffolk class for mature ewes two years or older.

In other Suffolk competition, the McIntyres finished fourth among ram yearlings and a proud sixth in the large class of 18 yearling ewes.

In the Hampshire division, they took second in the slick shorn lamb class with Bell’s Pride, and placed third in the Get of Sire.

“It’s the first time we’ve shown as a farm (at the Royal Winter Fair),” said

HIGH KICKERS SECOND, THIRD, FOURTH

Meet Cedar Ridge Ranch owners Anna and Brian McIntyre and 4-H exhibitors, from left, Melisa Verch, Rebecca MacLaren and Sarah MacLaren. Each had strong results in the sheep categories at the Royal Winter Agricultural Fair.

Anna, who grew up with parents Jack and Bonnie Nolan whose farm has a longstanding tradition for competing with cattle and horses at many fairs, including the Royal Winter.

“We’ve been there tons of times. We just didn’t show,” said Anna, whose farm has about 20 head of sheep and four miniature horses.

The McIntyres also garnered attention when their animals were shown by the High Kickers in the TD Canada Trust Agricultural Services Junior Sheep Show.

In her second year of showing at the Royal Winter fair, Sarah MacLaren of Admaston-Bromley took second place with Lucy in the Hampshire lamb conformation class. They also finished 10th in the senior showmanship division for all breeds.

“I was really more excited for the lady who owns the sheep (Anna McIntyre), for her to get second for the lamb,” said MacLaren, 18. “It really gets her name out there.”

The second-place finish also comes with a lamb that’s more like a dog than a sheep.

“You hold her head and she’ll fall asleep, and she nuzzles me like a dog.”

Melissa Verch, 15, of Mount St. Patrick placed second, while MacLaren’s 16-yearold sister, Rebecca, placed fourth, in the

Suffolk class for conformation.

It’s great to show at the prestigious show, but Sarah MacLaren said the opportunity to see youngsters interact with the animals is another sure highlight.

“I like to see the kids learn and come up and touch the sheep,” she says, knowing it’s a rare experience for many citybased youth.

MCLAUGHLIN CLYDESDALES The father-daughter team from McLaughlin Haulage in Haley Station had a strong Royal Winter Fair, too.

They just missed qualifying for the $15,000 Royal Six-Horse Hitch Championship won by Craig Grange of the Cape Cod Percherons.

However, Ray McLaughlin and daughter Kerry McLaughlin-Shepherd held their own in their Clydesdale classes. She held family bragging rights, riding Mac to second in the two-wheeled cart gelding and third in the ladies’ cart class.

Ray was third in the unicorn hitch. He (not Kerry as inaccurately indicated on the Royal Winter Fair website) was also third in the two-horse team draft.

Ray also finished fourth in the fourhorse hitch and six-horse hitch.

Admaston-Bromley garage-office is rooftop solar power hot spot lucy.hass@metroland.com

Admaston-Bromley Township is one of Ontario’s roof-top solar hot spots, and its municipal garage is a prime location for energy generation.

Power generation brings revenue, but not without some upfront capital cost.

Energy consultant Grant McArthur and Nathan Harris of Total Energy Care Inc. hope the township will take advantage of its prime geographic advantage.

“The building that we’re currently in – the office and the garage – is an ideal building for solar on the roof.

“A very, very initial consultation allowed me to feel the rooftop would be a very viable long-term income source for the township,” he said.

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TEC Inc, based out of Hamilton, helps municipalities to go green by offering a range systems and ownership options.

The estimated cost of a 10-kw Microfit system is $62,000 with an estimated annual income of $11,900. It could have a lifespan of 30 to 40 years.

That compares to an estimated initial cost of $375,000 for a 50-kw Fit system for an estimated annual income of $55,950.

There are also three financing options – purchase/lease, partnership and community co-op.

TEC Ottawa Valley is based out of Renfrew and is a locally-run, independent dealership.

If Admaston-Bromley decides to venture into the field of solar energy, McArthur suggests the system be used to generate revenue by selling energy to the Ontario Power Authority (OPA).

Systems can also be created for on-site use, allowing the facility to go off-grid.

Almost an hour was dedicated to the presentation and question-and-answer period, at the final regular meeting of the current council.

McArthur said he wasn’t seeking a commitment from council, but rather to open the door to further discussion.

“There is a public pressure to start green initiatives,” said McArthur, noting the need for municipalities to find new revenue sources, as well as save energy.

“The roof is a great resource for the township,” he said.

At the exploratory phase, there is no cost to the township for his services, he noted.

During a question-and-answer period McArthur said other municipal buildings have not been considered, but “it

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Asked by Councillor Dirk Rook about the potential of using its own energy, McArthur suggested it would be better to sell.

“Right now, with the government paying you for your energy, it does make a lot more sense, in both senses (cents) of the word, to sell it back to them,” he said.

Down the road, he said, equipment could be converted to house batteries that could, say, put the power out for this whole building.”

“Down the road, off-grid could be a possibility, but right now it makes more financial sense to have them (OPA) pay for it, at least until your equipment is paid for anyway,” he said.

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Trees a tribute

The Expo 150 Committee is commemorating the 150th anniversary of the County of Renfrew with a Commemorative Tree Planting initiative. The first municipality to kick off the initiative was Admaston-Bromley, where a tree was planted Oct. 22.

“Admaston-Bromley is very pleased to start the Commemorative Tree Planting initiative,” said Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe. “Expo 150 is a significant event in the County of Renfrew, and the idea County of Renfrew Warden Donald Rathwell, Admaston-Bromley of having something to Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe, Fred Blackstein (Expo 150 Committee) commemorate this event within our municipaland Laurentian Valley Mayor Jack Wilson (Expo 150 Committee).

ity is something we treasure.” The initiative was spearheaded by Expo 150 Chair, Bob Sweet who feels the idea behind the tree planting is an excellent symbol of what is being achieved with the Expo 150 event.

“Renfrew County is certainly known for its abundance of trees,” says Sweet. “It seemed like an appropriate way to commemorate Expo 150.

Trees represent a strong foundation which encourages growth for the future. That is what we are also celebrating at Expo 150.”

Municipality penalized, losing big bucks LUCY HASS lucy.hass@metroland.com

An information pamphlet on the farmland and managed forest component of the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund gets rave reviews from Admaston-Bromley Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe.

The pamphlet Farm and Forest Rebates – How a Good Idea Turned into an Unfair Burden – was distributed to council last week, along with a resolution from the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SD&G).

Admaston-Bromley unanimously supports the SD&G call for calculation of the fund “so all municipalities receive full provincial reimbursement of their lost property revenue on farmland and managed forest properties, while landowners maintain the streamlined process and the 25 per cent ratio currently in place.”

SD&G says there are more than 221,000 farmland and managed forest properties in Ontario with a current value assessment of over $39.8 billion.

“The Farmland Tax Program and Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program were previously funded by the provincial government but are now mainly funded through the property taxes of the municipalities where these properties are located,” correspondence by Farm Tax Rebate Working Group Chair Jim McDonnell wrote.

“This has resulted in the properties who are supposed to be benefiting from the programs, as well as other proper-

Solar energy Continued from page 3 Questions on Ontario content requirements, solar panel energy loss over time, and the impact of change in government were also addressed.

On the last point, McArthur noted no need for concern. “According to the word of the law, the Green Energy Act, political changes cannot affect the existing contract,” he said.

ties around them, actually paying for their own assistance,” he said.

A chart for the year ending Dec. 31, 2008 shows Admaston-Bromley’s net loss to total taxes as $148,256 (18 per cent).

That compares to Whitewater Region 12%, Horton 4%, McNab-Braeside 3%, Greater Madawaska 1% and Renfrew 0%.

SITE INSPECTION COMPLETE Admaston-Bromley has received the report from an inspection of its Pit Road solid non-hazardous waste disposal site by the Ministry of the Environment.

The Oct. 18 compliance inspection at the Osceola landfill site was largely visual and reviewed past non-compliance issues. The township has since addressed problems with windblown litter, inadequate cover, and development of a contaminant attenuation zone for off-site leaching impacts. The report notes a remaining life expectancy of 7.4 years.

The ministry will get a written update on progress at the site by Dec. 15.

Admaston-Bromley’s service is provided by the Renfrew and Upper Ottawa Valley detachments of the OPP. The OPP – which celebrated its 100th anniversary last year – has provided municipal policing services under contract for more than 60 years and now maintains contracts with over 130 communities.

The Admaston-Bromley contract ends July 31, 2015. The estimated policing cost for 2010 is $234,161.

The go-ahead has been given for a new contract to secure police services in Admaston-Bromley Township.

The nine-page agreement with the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services of Ontario allows for service by the Ontario Provincial Police.

NEW COUNCIL DEC. 2 A new Admaston-Bromley council will be sworn in Thursday, Dec. 2.

Councillors Jack Kelly and Sandra Crozier attended their final meeting Nov. 18 as Kelly was defeated by incumbent Briscoe in the race for mayor Oct. 25, and Crozier decided to step down from council earlier this year.

Describing the night as “bittersweet”, Mayor Briscoe praised both councillors for their attendance, commitment and research of the issues they faced.

“You have given the very best to your community,” said Briscoe.

Speaking specifically to Coun. Jack Kelly, Briscoe said of his service: “Nineteen years is a long, long time and this municipality benefited because of it.”

Crozier said she enjoyed her seven years on council, working with “a bunch of very happy people.”

Kelly called his journey “a fantastic education” and noted how much he, too, enjoyed working with township staff.

And when it comes to maximum efficiency, like real estate it’s all about location, location and location.

“Where we’re sitting right now; we’re literally in the absolute heart of the second greatest solar region in Ontario, the first one only being a small, little, tiny region down near Windsor, and then there’s a little spot up near Thunder Bay. “For some reason, no-one can understand why, from Petawawa to Ottawa is probably the best region in Ontario, which is great for you guys,” McAr-

thur said.

“If you look at the thermal map, right in the centre, we’re basically right here. Which is kind of interesting,” he said.

He said the panels also work best in the cold, producing more energy at minus-30 than plus-30.

“The sun that you get in January and February is different than anywhere else in Ontario. You’ll create more in January and February than anywhere else in the province. Absolutely, it’s a great location,” McArthur said.

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Street and Veterans Memorial low density to residential low ognize three existing residential feet of façade signage facing VetBoulevard. density special exception. units and one commercial office erans Memorial Boulevard will lucy.hass@metroland.com The property at 395 Raglan St. Property at 3 Veterans Memo- space. be addressed separately through A request to permit 512 square the town’s existing sign bylaw.

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Former warden dies JOHN CARTER

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The reeve who guided Braeside into amalgamation with McNab has died at the age of 83.

Neil Mullins passed away in Arnprior District Memorial Hospital last Thursday, Nov. 18.

Mullins served as the last reeve of Braeside from 1989 until the amalgamation took effect in 1998. He also served as Warden of Renfrew County in 1996.

“He really stuck up for the people of Braeside,” said Norm Hazelwood, who was reeve of McNab during the amalgamation negotiations.

Hazelwood said Mullins insisted Braeside municipal staff keep their jobs during any merger with another municipality, a stand that helped derail what was expected to be a Braeside-Arnprior amalgamation.

He also insisted that the Braeside name be retained in any new entity, noted Hazelwood.

Mullins grew up in the village and lived only a couple of houses away from the municipal office.

McNab-Braeside Coun. Brad McIlquham a Braeside resident, said Mullins was “instrumental in making it (amalgamation) a fair deal for Braeside.”

Mullins is survived by a son, Christopher, and daughter, Deborah, both of Arnprior; four grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.

His funeral was held Monday in the Boyce Chapel in Arnprior.

For more on Mullins’ life, political career and reaction to his passing, visit www.yourottawaregion.com.

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NOTICE TO HORTON RESIDENTS WINTER PARKING BAN AND PROHIBIT PLACING SNOW ON ROADWAYS Effective immediately, any vehicles parked on roads or streets in Horton Township so as to prohibit or interfere with snowplowing operations shall be towed away at owner’s expense, as per Township of Horton By-law 2001-08.

By-law 2001-08 also prohibits the placing or depositing of snow on Township streets or roads.

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REMINDER The final installment of your 2010 Municipal Taxes is due Tuesday, November 30, 2010.

INAUGURAL COUNCIL MEETING 2010-2014 TERM The Inaugural Meeting for the new Term of Council will be held Saturday, December 4, 2010 at 11:00 am live on Valley Heritage Radio 98.7 fm. You are invited to attend the radio station at 3009 Burnstown Road to watch the live broadcast or listen to the broadcast on your radio.

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Revamp noise committee: Pratt JOHN CARTER john.carter@metroland.com

In his final Greater Madawaska council meeting, defeated reeve candidate John Pratt recommended the township’s environmental noise committee be revamped.

A fresh start is needed to give the committee a better chance of coming to a consensus on the long drawn-out review of the Greater Madawaska noise bylaw, he said at council’s Nov. 18 meeting.

The recommendation did not get a seconder, with councillors noting their term is up in less than two weeks.

Returning reeve Peter Emon said the topic is one of those he has discussed with members of the incoming council.

Pratt, a member of the committee since it was created in March 2008, has frequently complained to council about the lack of progress made in reforming the bylaw predominantly aimed at controlling noise at the Calabogie MotorSport track (CMP).

“I’m very disappointed we didn’t get the

work done we should have,” he said.

Pratt suggested the committee be reduced from six members to five and be chaired by newly-elected Ward one councillor Glenda McKay. He pointed out that McKay lives in the area affected by CMP noise.

He also suggested replacing the CMP’s representative on the committee because of his lack of respect for some of the other members.

“There has to be courtesy around the table at all times,” said Pratt.

The outgoing councillor said the committee, first requested by ratepayer groups in September 2007, should have made recommendations long before now.

Originally, the plan was to have recommendations to council by Oct. 30, 2008, he noted.

“Certain members of the environmental noise committee spent much time, effort and expense as volunteers to research areas of concern,” said Pratt. “This work should not be lost because of a dysfunctional committee.”

Attack ads upset unsuccessful candidate JOHN CARTER john.carter@metroland.com

Defeated reeve candidate John Pratt complained that two mail-out “attack ads” directed at him last month “brought the Greater Madawaska election process to a new low.” Pratt made the comments during the final meeting of the outgoing township council Nov. 18.

Pratt congratulated Reeve Peter Emon for winning the election, but said he found it “very disappointing” that Emon didn’t dissociate himself from the brochures that “unfairly attacked my integrity.”

Anyone involved in drafting them should be ashamed of themselves, he said.

“I know how Mr. (Dave) Bennett feels in Horton,” he said, noting the reeve candidate in that township also came under attack unfairly. “It was quite hurtful.”

He contended the mail-outs also misrepresented his proposal for a municipal complex and took exception to being

called “the $8-million man,” a reference to the cost of the project. Rent revenue and infrastructure funding could have made the project revenue neutral, he claimed.

Pratt said he is leaving it up to his lawyer as he whether he has been slandered in the mail-outs.

Pratt pointed out he responded with two flyers of his own during the election but kept them positive. “I’d never go that (attack ad) route.”

Pratt also expressed concern that some scrutineers were treated harshly on election day.

Emon said he “isn’t about to apologize” for his campaign. In 2006 he ran a more passive campaign, resulting in a closer contest than expected, with some voters ganging up on him over the track issue.

He said he felt it was important to more aggressively publicize the issues this time to ensure voters knew the ramifications of their decision.

Christmas in Our Town concert Dec. 4 JOHN CARTER

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The Calabogie community is coming together again to kick off the festive season and raise money for the rink project with a Christmas concert.

Christmas in Our Town will be held in the Calabogie Community Hall from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4.

Organizer Marie Buscomb was delighted by the response last year to the inaugural concert.

“It really helped inspire Christmas spirit in the community,” she said.

Both youngsters and older performers will provide a variety of entertainment during the concert. Refreshments will be served afterwards.

After hearing a submission by Buscomb, Greater Madawaska council agreed to provide the Calabogie Community Centre for practices and the event.

Buscomb said all proceeds will go to-

ward rink project extras not covered by the grant or the township. Admission will cost $5 to a maximum of $15 per family.

SANTA PARADE The Dec. 4-5 weekend will usher in the Christmas season in Calabogie, first with Saturday evening’s concert, then with the traditional Santa Claus parade Sunday.

The Calabogie Lions Club parade will begin at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 5 at the Catholic church and wind through the village.

Anyone wishing to enter a float should call Peter Emon at 613-752-2922.

Food for the food bank and new teddy bears for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario will be collected along the parade route or at the community hall afterwards.

As well as taking part in the parade, Santa Claus will give out candies in the community hall at 3 p.m.

Improvements for GriffithDenbigh hydro customers STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

Seven months ago, Centennial Lake resident Barry Dicks told Hydro One officials he expected dramatic improvements in service.

Seven months later, he says that’s what has happened.

Dicks’ is among 1,000 households in the Griffith-Denbigh area that rely on power feeds from the Mazinaw feeder station, just north of Kaladar.

At best, area’s history of electrical power is sketchy. Brownouts and lengthy power outages are common, partly because many of the estimated 190 kilometres of lines are located in dense bush.

Over the past seven months, Hydro One has made several equipment repairs and upgrades it promised to make, and others are on their way, says customer operations manager Jim Gordon of Hydro One’s east central zone.

Hydro One officials made a Power Point presentation Nov. 19 at the Griffith community centre. The presentation outlined repairs and equipment updates made in the last few months, work in progress, and work planned for 2011.

“I believe all in attendance were quite satisfied with what we have been able to accomplish since we met in the spring, and it was also expressed we had exceeded their expectation(s),” Gordon told the Mercury.

Those present included Dicks, six Hydro One officials, MPP John Yakabuski as well as Coun. Karin Lehnhardt, Coun.

Bruno Kierczak and Reeve Peter Emon of Greater Madawaska council.

At an April 9, 2010 meeting in the Griffith community centre, Gordon was among the Hydro One officials who heard local residents say power failures have been too frequent and too long.

At that same meeting, Hydro One officials said the situation should soon change with the help of equipment modification and the relocation of about four kilometres of power lines, from bush to road-side telephone poles.

Work completed since the April meeting includes feeder reclosers at the Mazinaw distribution station. Work in progress includes the relocation of lines just north of Vennachar Junction to Highway 41. Work listed as 2011 projects are feeder lines on Centennial Lake Road and two sections of line on Matawatchan Road.

“I would say it’s music to our ears because they have done

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considerably more than they indicated they would,” said Dicks.

“And they have a list of things they plan to do. They’re taking a real run at this. It may be a matter of seeing what Mother Nature does, but generally we’re pleased.”

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Walker is welcomed to AECL

Dr. Robert Walker is the new senior vice-president in charge of the Chalk River Laboratories, to the Upper Ottawa Valley.

“As a significant employer in Renfrew County, I am committed to helping the Chalk River Laboratories realize its full potential.

Dr. Walker shares that vision,” Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant said in a Nov. 19 news release.

Dr. Walker’s primary responsibility will be leading AECL’s research and development (R&D) efforts in physics, metallurgy, chemistry, biology and engineering. He will also guide the Nuclear Laboratories through AECL’s restructuring to maintain the Laboratories as one of the worlds foremost nuclear research facilities.

“The whole energy sector is experiencing tremendous change.

Individuals see that in their monthly power bills.

“Our challenge as a government is to manage that change in such a manner as to demonstrate a net benefit to all Canadians.

“We are positioning Canada as an energy superpower. The Chalk River Laboratories have a significant role to play in that positioning,” said Gallant.

Dr. Walker received his NDC designation from the National Defence College, Ontario and earned a B.Sc. in Physics from Acadia University, Nova Scotia. He also holds an M.Eng. in Engineering Physics and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from McMaster University, Ontario. He is also a Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering.

Hydro Continued from Page 6 Most significantly, perhaps, Dicks says the installation of the upgraded switcher devices should mean reduced downtime following power outages.

Yakabuski was also pleased with what he heard from Hydro One. “I would suggest the consensus of the meeting, among municipal officials and residents, was that Hydro One had followed through on its commitment, and changes are either done, in progress, or about to be done,” said the MPP. Coun. Lehnhardt echoed those sentiments.

“Everyone at the meeting was pleased with what they’ve committed to and what they have done,” she said.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Tunnel vision

Money, money. Will the requests ever end?

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nce upon a time, governments had vision.

Governing was all about progress; about finding ways to build up, not tear down.

Today governments at every level seem fixated on battles, not victories, and as a result very little gets done.

It seems strange that on the 125th anniversary of the last spike being driven to link a nation from coast to coast, those ties are being slowly undone with little concern for the consequence.

Nobody seems interested in even pondering the future possibility created when a shared ribbon of land is held for the common good. Easier to wash your hands and walk away.

The Conservative federal government has already decided it has no interest in the last rail line through the Town of Renfrew and area; a line that actually stretches from Smiths Falls to Mattawa.

Now the provincial government faces a Dec. 6 deadline to express its interest or disinterest in the matter.

It is already abundantly clear they don’t want the rail line, either, at least not without a federal government commitment to help fund such a purchase.

Nor is there any federal commitment to help the province move forward with plans to fourlane Highway 17 to Renfrew and beyond.

Living in a small community along Highway 17, it’s easy to forget that we live on a TransCanada system, linking coast to coast. It’s a route that should be uppermost in the federal government’s vision at all times.

Being politically divisive is one thing. It is expected in this crazy world of partisan, bullying politics.

Being physicially divisive – willing to tear a nation’s transportation system apart, rail by rail, is unforgivable. And history will surely tell us so.

COLUMN

Brick-and-mortar memories Saturday morning at Dan’s Diner in Killaloe, breakfast is served with a healthy shot of sixties music. In the background Three Dog Night belts out its 1969 hit Eli’s Coming and, along the lunch counter, a tidy row of chrome stools scream nostalgia.

It wasn’t so very long ago that Renfrew- and-area residents enjoyed lunchcounter cuisine from eateries that were part of the retail landscape.

The next time you visit Wanda Scully at her new Stone Meadows Garden shop across from Scotiabank, take a moment to remember.

On the left side as you walk in, there’s a kitchen counter used for cooking classes. The spot is historic.

That is where, back in the 1960s and 70s, people scrambled for a stool at the always-busy Stedman’s lunch counter.

If anyone has a photograph of the old lunch counter, Wanda would love to get a copy.

People love to recall places from their past, whether favourite entertainment hot spots like Butson’s and The White House or more nostalgic landmarks like

LUCY HASS MISCELLANY the old CPR train station.

In recent years, the once-popular North Renfrew Mall (the town’s only mall ever) and business establishments like Lockwood’s Lumber and Deslaurier Custom Cabinets have been wiped from the municipal map.

We recently received an email from Robert Agnel, remembering the Mill Coffee House in Renfrew. He’s adding people’s photos to an old photograph he has of the mill and invites people to contact him at 613-296-4854 or email koolpx360@yahoo.ca.

Whether lost to fire or financial fate, it always hurts when a building dies.

Because the buildings say so much about who we are, or wish to be.

Note: In follow-up to last week’s column, the winner of the 88.5 Live Big Shot contest was Autumns Canon.

To the editor: Our mailboxes alone invade our homes on a regular basis with requests to help this or that cause, not to mention the other avenues of appeal. Without a doubt we live in a hurting world, more in some countries than in others.

My stint in Kenya as a volunteer brought that reality home to me in spades.

I could share incidences that would make the most hardened reader wince.

Without a doubt we live in one of the more blessed countries of our world, and yet there are many families and individuals who are hurting big time, and without doubt need help, not just this time of the year, but over and over again.

Admittedly among them are the lazy, the freeloaders and worse.

However, we can never, never let the existence of those prevent us from helping those who through little or no fault of their own suffer from the pangs of poverty.

Occasionally I hear words such as, “Harry, doesn’t the Good Book tell us that God helps those who help themselves?”

To which I more or less reply, “If you are referring to the Bible when you say the Good Book, I think it is more the other way around, namely that God offers to help precisely those who are not able to help themselves, and God often does it through those people committed to His cause.”

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I am a retired pastor of one of the mainline Christian regiments (sometimes referred to as denominations) across Canada, and I freely admit, but also commend, one of the smaller regiments in Canada for leading all of us in their ongoing efforts in reaching that portion of our society I have just referred to, be it materially, emotionally, or spiritually.

I refer to that regiment that goes by the name of The Salvation Army, a Christian endeavour that began 145 years ago under the leadership of William and Catherine Booth, whose Christ-like concern for the poor in their day has grown to over four million unpaid volunteers in over 100 countries around our hurting globe, including Canada.

“Money, money, money. Will the requests ever end,” reads my title, and the answer is “Not likely.”

Jesus was once asked much the same question.

He quickly admitted that the poor will always be with us, and then went on to share throughout His ministry by way of example, illustrations and parables how we can be His agents of mercy in a hurting world.

As you weigh the many requests that appeal for your help this season, I for one plead with you to seriously consider a generous contribution to The Salvation Army…

Thank you.

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To the editor: To be sure, Mary Ellen Torobin of Manotick has me at a complete disadvantage, as I’ve not spent, as she has, “many years of service on Parliament Hill.”

That said, there are points that Mrs. Torobin makes that I would like to draw attention to, as I feel they’re supported by logic that’s somewhat fragile.

That Mrs. Torobin is not in favour of the whole independent MP thing is quite clear. But it’s her reasoning that has me wondering if maybe more independent MPs might be the answer.

First, her insider ‘practice’ argument is not appropriate in a mature democracy. She claims that an independent will have his/her research requests shuffled to the bottom of the pile at the Library of Parliament, as no right-minded researcher would waste any enthusiasm for someone who she characterizes as a “bottom- feeder.” She even claims that such researchers will admit to this privately.

But that doesn’t make it right.

Any such employee drawing a salary from the federal government is showing a deficit on the balance sheet of responsibility and commitment to the people of Canada.

Rather than a justification for not electing an independent MP, it should serve, rather, as a clarion call for comprehensive reform, something the current government promised in spades, but failed to act upon.

Mrs. Torobin seems to be okay with this distortion of responsibility if, in fact, it really happens as she states.

As for me, I have every confidence that those federal employees entrusted with safeguarding the public good are doing exemplary work, and that those working at the Library of Parliament are no different. Every riding, and every constituency, is the equal of every other, and therefore the basic entitlements are, or ought to be, the same. If it’s not that way now, then it should be. And if there’s nobody there now who can safeguard that basic concept, perhaps it’s time to change that too.

Mrs. Torobin makes the point that taxpayers get no value for the $300,000 that would be spent on an independent MP and his or her staff.

With respect, if she lived where I do, she’d get a really good look at how little apparent value can be had for $450,000, that being the amount spent by my current MP Cheryl Gallant in a year.

One could argue that the election of an independent MP, using Mrs. Torobin’s logic, would, at the very least, save taxpayers

$150,000.

As to value, all the new fellow would have to do is absolutely nothing, and we’d be ahead on that score, too.

Mrs. Torobin, unfortunately, went to the word wall twice to select “impotent” as a descriptor of an independent MP, which I find interesting, if not a little on the crass side.

But it does bring to mind the reality of the recent election in Australia, where two independents, Rob Oakeshott and Tony Windsor, were able to negotiate huge deals for their ridings, including some $10 billion in development money, guaranteed inclusion in the government as ministers of the Crown, guaranteed weekly or bi-weekly meetings with the prime minister, guaranteed questions in parliament, and various accountability pieces that hold the government to the deals.

If this is “impotence,” to borrow a word, we need more of it working on behalf of the folks here in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke.

If I was an independent, and I could somehow negotiate a deal to keep AECL open in Chalk River, and save a couple of thousand jobs with economic spin-offs for the community and riding, well, quite frankly, you could call me anything you want.

Just to be fair, there ought to be some effort put into coming up with a word for an MP who says/does nothing of substance regarding the plight of AECL, and representing a group with a stated intent to “get out” of the nuclear business within the next six years. Not to mention Mrs. Gallant’s recorded vote in favour of the HST. Mrs. Torobin claims that “exceptional MPs shine in their own caucus gaining support from fellow team members, becoming heavy-hitters, highlighting their constituencies.”

I agree. And if I ever see one of these types happening by, I’ll take a good hard look at supporting them with my vote. But my MP is ridiculed within her own caucus, suppressed and silenced by her boss, and has steadily lost whatever influence she may have ever possessed in the first place.

If we’re looking for descriptors, this falls well short of “exceptional” in any positive sense of the word.

Again, I’ll admit, I’ve not acquired blisters walking the corridors of power on Parliament Hill. But I’m a voter, and a taxpayer, and for right now, I think that qualifies me plenty as someone entitled to hold a contrary opinion.

Steve Jones Renfrew

It’s Opposition’s duty to oppose To the editor: I have noted our MP ‘s “harshly worded” news release about the actions of the Official Opposition on the subject of the F-35 aircraft - putting jobs in “jeopardy”, creating “uncertainty” and all for “narrow partisan interests”. Really ?

The Official Opposition has a duty “to oppose” but is she saying this is an issue where they should sit on their hands?

Let’s take a quick look at what is being said by a few of those who are personally knowledgeable on the subject and not dependent upon party spin.

Auditor- General Sheila Fraser warns that the purchase of these aircraft “ carries significant risk of delays or cost increases. They were presented as being off the shelf or what would be a simple purchase.

But this was anything but the case”.

Steven Chase of the Globe and Mail reports that The United Kingdom is scaling back its purchases of one version of the F-35. Norway and the Netherlands are delaying their purchases.

A senior defense analyst with the Rideau Institute has argued that the Defense Department should not proceed with the purchase, and that “there is lots of time to review this purchase” and that “claims of future economic benefits are based on little more than hope” Boeing and the large French aircraft builder have both stated they could produce this aircraft as per the specs for a much lower price than that of Lougheed Martin Alan Williams , a former ADM for military procurement , told the Commons Defense Committee : “When the government made the decision to sole source for the [F-35] as our next jet aircraft, I was disappointed.

I could not understand why they took this decision.”

I could go on but the muddle is obvious. The Official Opposi-

Debate is good.

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tion has told the Government to slow down, determine what kind of aircraft we really need, what is the best aircraft for that role, at the best price and with the most benefits to our economy.

That sounds to me like The

Opposition is doing its job. I just wish that our MP was more commited to helping us get a balanced view of what is being decided.

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Conservative Senate refuses to study bill To the editor: On Wednesday, Canadians got their first glimpse of what they can expect from the new Conservative-dominated Senate.

Without any explanation in the Chamber, Conservative Senators voted to kill Bill C-311, the Climate Change Accountability Act. No debate, no witnesses, no study. Not even one Conservative Senator called to debate the bill — even though it was in the Senate for 193 days.

This action is virtually unprecedented. Not since the 1930s has the Senate refused to at least send a House of Commons bill to committee for study.

By this action, the Harper government’s appointees to the Senate told Canadians they were not interested in listening to what

their elected representatives had to say.

Sound familiar? This dictatorial approach is the same approach Mr. Harper uses in the House of Commons, where he consistently disregards the will of Parliament and Canadians.

This is the same prime minister who consistently railed against the Senate, saying in 2006, for example: ‘I’d prefer that the unelected chamber would respect the decisions of the chamber elected by the people.”

Bill C-311 was supported by a majority of elected representatives in the House of Commons.

Mr. Harper frequently seems to forget that he does not represent the majority of Canadians.

Over the past five years, since Prime Minister Harper formed the government, the Liberals

never used their majority in the Senate to kill a bill.

The Conservatives are now trying to change the channel by proposing to accelerate debate on Bill C-10 regarding Senate term limits — but nothing in this bill would prevent Stephen Harper from abusing his majority in the Senate in the future.

Once again, this hypocritical prime minister thinks the rules apply to everyone but himself.

“Respecting the decisions” of elected parliamentarians only applied until the “unelected chamber” was dominated by his own personal appointees. Canadians deserve better.

Yours truly, Christine Tabbert Nominated Federal Liberal candidate for RenfrewNipissing-Pembroke

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October was a very fruitful month for pro-life movement To the editor: October was a very fruitful month for pro-life activity, beginning with the annual Life Chain which took place in almost every city in North America on Oct. 3, including Pembroke, Renfrew, and Barry’s Bay. This consists of people peacefully standing for one hour, holding signs with messages such as Abortion Kills Children, Abortion Hurts Women, Adoption the Loving Option, Jesus Forgives and Heals, Men Regret Lost Fatherhood, etc.

I was delighted to hear the excellent coverage of the Pembroke Life Chain the next morning on Valley Heritage Radio’s news report. Our own vigil in Barry’s Bay was also very well attended.

In Renfrew County we had our annual pro-life banquet in Pembroke Oct. 21. All of these efforts are to raise awareness. The annual international pro-life

conference, Building a Global Culture of Life, took place at the end of October. This year it happens to be in Ottawa. Wonderful speakers from several countries, experts in many areas, were there to educate pro-life folks.

All these efforts, and many other similar efforts, always based solidly on prayer, will one day result in a renewed respect for the life of every human being from the moment of conception until natural death.

A private member’s bill C510 (Roxanne’s Law) brought forward by the admirable and very honourable young MP from Winnipeg, Rod Bruinooge was prompted by the brutal slaying of a young fellow Winnipegite, Roxanne Fernando.

Bill C-510 would make it a crime to coerce a woman to have an abortion, something that every reasonable person can agree with. So why are the

Yes, have a Merry Christmas To the editor: I’m happy to say that the Christmas season is soon upon us. I love Christmas more than any other holiday and it’s pretty much the only thing that makes winter bearable for me.

As usual, though, some people aren’t satisfied anymore and feel the need to try to crush the Christmas spirit. We have a collective Ebenezer Scrooge looking to “Bah Humbug” Christmas on us. We can’t let that happen.

Apparently it’s not “politically correct” to say “Merry Christmas” anymore. I’ve been told it’s reached the schools now. This angers me, and it should anger you, too. The issue is that this collective Ebenezer Scrooge is offended when someone says “Merry Christmas” because it’s not part of their religion/beliefs. So now, the “politically correct” term is “Happy Holidays”. To make matters more ridiculous, a Christmas tree is now a “Holiday Tree”. Now that just sounds stupid.

As a side note, I am beginning to think that selfishness and greed is the true norm, and that selflessness and generosity is actually the abnormal.

I do think, though, that a lot of people are generous and help others because they think they will

so-called “pro-choice” people so vehemently opposed to this bill?

Obviously, they want only one choice, the death of the baby, proving they are not pro-choice at all, but only pro-abortion!

But abortion is a barbaric atrocity, a crime as evil as the beating to death of a young pregnant woman. In his famous book, A Guide to Healing the Family Tree, Dr. Kenneth McAll had this to say: “To observe, under ultrasound, the death throes of the unborn in an abortion operation is paralleled only by the torture chambers of mediaeval times.

(Part. IV, under “Death”, P. 139)” May God hasten the day when all abortion – and euthanasia, infanticide, and any other killing of innocent human life, will be driven back to hell, from whence it came.

Sincerely, Yvonne Dienesch Eganville

get something out of it in the end. The people who are insulted and want us to accommodate them are expressing this self-interest by complaining.

Dyske Suematsu said that “part of the beauty of Christmas spirit is to be open to anyone of any backgrounds.”

The idea behind saying “Merry Christmas” is to spread the joy. It is not an expression of solidarity among Christians. It is meant for everyone. Why should it offend or annoy anyone?” Dyske has a point, Ebenezer.

According to Statistics Canada, 71.1 percent of Canadians are Christian. Christmas is a Christian holiday. That means Christmas is celebrated by almost three quarters of Canada. This is what doesn’t make sense to me, though: Why should this larger percentage have to accommodate?

It’s ridiculous to try to change our own lives and traditions to appease the minorities that are insulted.

To those who are offended by Christmas, just quit being so difficult and let the larger majority of the country, or the world for that matter, celebrate what they want to, how they want to.

Merry Christmas, everyone. Even you, Scrooge.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Feeling fearful for future of Renfrew-Nipssing-Pembroke To the editor: Recently I was driving in the Upper Ottawa Valley and I had this sense of what a wonderful part of the Canada we can call home.

Everything I saw before me seemed idyllic.

I was on my way to a political meeting when a thought or two interrupted my respect and appreciation for what lay before me.

These thoughts were somewhat foreboding. Actually, when I arrived at my meeting, I spoke about the uneasiness and fear that I was experiencing.

My fear relates to the future of this riding (Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke) and this country we call Canada.

The fabric of our com-

munity and country under this current government and our MP has changed dramatically.

We have big issues that require intelligent planning and foresight — poverty, lack of jobs, the future of AECL, support for farmers, elder care, aboriginal issues. What are the important issues for Stephen Harper and Cheryl Gallant? Billions of dollars spent on the G8 and G20 summits, getting rid of the long form census, dismantling of prison farms, then building super jails (based on an American model) and proroguing parliament twice to suit their own objectives.

Then, there is the ongoing attempt to pit rural and urban communities against each other. I do not see

anything positive in any of their actions. It is all doom and gloom. Fear mongering is the word of the day.

In addition to all of this, we have the misfortune to have an MP who will not engage in any open debate or discussion. We are being denied the right to have free and open debate at our local level. Muzzling from the top. Do we not deserve better than this?

Late in August, I attended a Liberal Express stop in our riding. There I was able to meet Michael Ignatieff and our worthy Liberal candidate, Christine Tabbert. The whole tone of the gathering was positive, with a feeling of hope and an eagerness to talk with voters about their relevant and serious issues. Both Mr. Ignatieff

and Ms. Tabbert were able to answer questions in an open manner and to address concerns that voters raised. What a difference than the usual silence with which we are met.

We will have an election some day and I would

like to be represented by someone who is transparent, forward thinking, who has the interests of our communities at heart and who will listen to the people of the riding. We need a change of federal government and we need

to start here in RenfrewNipissing- Pembroke by electing Christine Tabbert when the writ is dropped.

No more one-issue candidates.

Sincerely, Elizabeth Stewart Waba

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Even the worst month has its moments It’s the month of all bad months, and there aren’t many of those.

Most of us have favourite and least-favorite times of the year. But there’s something that makes November so depressing. For our southern hemisphere counterparts it can’t be nearly as bad, since November’s their beginning of spring, when life starts to blossom in many ways.

But way up here, it’s a time when the weather gods can’t make up their mind, when it’s too cold for our liking, or just not cold enough to keep ice or snow in place for winter to begin. Seven centimetres of snow stayed long enough for a ski or two earlier this month. But it was gone soon enough, leaving the same picture of what November is almost every year.

A bluff. A pretense. A suggestion. Only hints of what’s to come and never a picture of consistency, except perhaps of dullness and darkness.

For us who live in the countryside, the dullness and darkness last far too long. Living on a hobby farm, there are horses to feed and dogs to walk, often in the early-morning dark when the ground feels

STEVE NEWM STEVE’S SIXTH SE like a half-frozen shell of uncertainty.

One of our dogs, an oldtimer of a half-Newfie, halfbordie collie, has enough difficulty getting off his favourite sleeping surface in the morning. We need to pick up his back end off the wooden kitchen floor before he can find traction.

But even then he isn’t safe.

The other day he went outside for early-morning duties. But on the way back, he wiped out on an ice-slickened small patch of a sidewalk and needed rescuing again.

If anything, November remains a sobering time, as many of us participate in or watch from the sidelines during Remembrance Day ceremonies.

However, beauty and virtue really are in the eye of the beholder. No matter what month it is, there must be something to smile about, something to alert our senses.

Many nights this month, for example, clear, dark skies have been flush-full of stars … beautiful scenes during the ugliest month

of the year.

Let’s face it. We can find silver linings in almost anything, if we look hard enough, or if we wait.

Standing in the living room a few days ago, my wife looked out the window before announcing, “The cows are coming.”

I knew what she meant.

Several farmers send their cattle out to different neighbours for grazing from mid-spring to November. Then it’s time to head back home.

Some are picked up by truck, but not this lot, being larger in number and just over three kilometres from home.

So here they were, our neighbours’ temporary residents (aka cattle), walking down the country road.

One farmer brandished a stick to steer the cows in the right direction; someone else pushed a baby carriage, presumably with a baby in tow; others walked alongside the cattle; and a truck brought up the rear, to keep the cattle on track.

I dashed out in my housecoat to take a photo of something you just don’t see everyday.

Because even in the year’s dullest month, things happen that make you smile.

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Douglas Lions Club Santa Claus Parade on Dec. 19 STEVE NEWMAN

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The annual Douglas Lions Club Santa Claus Parade, possibly the Ottawa Valley’s best littletown Santa Claus parade, will be here before you know it.

“It’s been going on for many years, and we’ve got to keep our traditions in the Valley,” says Lions Club member Paul Kilby.

There will be attractive cash draws, prizes for the top floats, and candy bags handed out by Santa and his helpers after the Saturday, Dec. 19 parade.

The public is being asked to contribute nonperishable items. Firefighters will be picking up

donations along the parade route for the area food bank.

The cash draws help the local Lions Club support community events. Tickets are available from Lions Club members now and on the day of the parade. The prizes are $500, $300 and $200.

The parade gets underway at 1 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic School. Those entering a float are asked to contact Donna at 613-649-2977.

OTHER SANTA CLAUS PARADES Other Santa Claus Parade dates are 1:30 p.m. this Saturday in Cobden, and 1 p.m. Dec. 4 in Renfrew, Dec. 5 in Calabogie, and Dec. 12 in Eganville.

Rebecca MacLaren charges to the basketball past a Rideau District High School defender during EOSSAA action. Photo courtesy of Victoria Slight

Hearty, Heart Wise action VICTORIA SLIGHT JAGUAR JOURNAL square outside the gymnasium where students and visitors could enjoy tasty baked treats!

In the true spirit of friendship, a few senior boys from SJHS were assigned to play host for the visiting teams. These students provided a short school tour to orient the visitors and were around throughout the tournament to answer any questions.

All in all, the tournament went well and was an excellent opportunity to showcase our school spirit and beautiful facilities.

HEART WISE PROGRAM In other news, in a partnership between SJHS and the Renfrew County & District Health Unit, the new Heart Wise walking program has begun.

The program is designed to encourage a healthy lifestyle through exercise. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., the school will be open for walkers.

SJHS provides a safe walking environment, out of the weather and free of traffic hazards. With a variety of routes within the school, it’s an ideal location for walking.

Also, all walks are supervised by a volunteer who is trained in CPR and the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), which is located at the school.

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On Nov. 17 and 18, St. Joseph’s Catholic High School hosted the Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletics Association (EOSSAA) senior girls basketball finals.

The SJHS Jaguars started off the tournament playing against Holy Trinity Catholic High School from the Ottawa Catholic School Board.

Our Jaguars won 44-41. Our next game was against Sharbot Lake High School who won 25-23.

Games played on Thursday Nov. 18 included a 50-30 loss to Rideau District High School.

In our final game, we once again faced Holy Trinity Catholic, ending the day by winning the consolation round 41-20. In the end it was Rideau District High School taking the EOSSAA senior A division title with a 4926 victory over Vankleek Hill All the action wasn’t just on the basketball courts, though!

On the first day of EOSSAA we held a pep rally to get things going for our second game.

The Grade 11/12 music class performed during the rally and all classes were invited to attend to watch the game and to participate in cheers lead by the athletic committee of Student Council.

Mrs. Linda Ainsworth’s foods class provided orange slices to keep all of the players hydrated and energized for the play. Also, Student Council members were selling drinks and hosted a barbeque.

As an added benefit, the Dominican Republic team held its weekly bake sale in the town

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Bylaw can’t deal with quarry A welcome noise sparks Hwy. 17 speculation JOHN CARTER

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Cracking down on generators at the temporary asphalt plant in the Braeside Quarry could affect other township operations and residents, McNab-Braeside council was warned Nov. 16.

McNab-Braeside bylaw enforcement officer Jim McBain told council that under its current noise bylaw it would be difficult to charge the Miller Group without acting against others. He and CAO Noreen Mellema are researching ways to either modify or completely revamp the bylaw.

McBain said residents operating generators during the prohibited time at night could be charged, even if their regular power was out.

Deputy Mayor Elmer Raycroft said he has often used a generator at night for activities such as making maple syrup and loading grain.

“You’d be in violation,” said McBain. “That’s why we need to change the bylaw.” The bylaw doesn’t even include an exemption for the fire department using generators to fight a fire, he noted.

Raycroft said council should encourage the asphalt plant’s owners to house the generator to lower the noise.

“We are not trying to shut people down ... we’re trying to contain the noise,” Mayor Mary Campbell said.

Council can also encourage meetings between the company and residents to work out a solution without charges or court time, she said.

Council should encourage the company to address the problem, said Sean Moore, who lives near the quarry.

A large Ontario-wide company such as Millers should be able to come up with a way to muffle the noise, he said.

Moore said while one generator

hums, the larger one sometimes sounds like an airplane taking off.

Raycroft noted that if a permanent asphalt plant is approved, the company will run electricity to it and will no longer need generators.

McBain reported that readings were taken in August at the request of council. His day-time readings were similar to those taken by a Ministry of Environment official at the same time, he said. They found a constant drone or hum from the generator running the plant. However, the noise levels weren’t unusually high, he said.

The plant closed the next week and became a “non-issue” until it started back up in late October.

McBain said he is discussing a deal with a county prosecutor that could cut significantly the township’s costs to prosecute such cases as noise, property standards and animal control. He told council he should know within a month whether that change to the process is possible.

Mellema said McBain and staff will review other municipalities’ bylaws and examine possible changes to the process before coming up with a recommendation for council.

An inquiry from the Ministry of Transportation about the need to exempt construction on the next phase of the fourlaning of Highway 17 from the McNab-Braeside noise bylaw has sparked speculation the work will take place earlier than previously thought.

A motion to exempt highway construction crews from the township’s noise bylaw came to a Nov. 16 meeting, but no action was taken as staff wait for more information.

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The exemption would be for construction on Highway 17 from Division Street to west of Scheel Drive.

While the MTO hasn’t confirmed a construction time-line, the request indicates work on that section could start as early as next year.

Mayor Mary Campbell noted Cavanagh Construction has received noise bylaw exemptions from Arnprior for some of its major bridge work.

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aries in the previous bylaw after hearing about 20 property owners complain about increased EP coverage in the updated mapping. The old boundaries have worked well for years, so why change them, councillors said.

The new bylaw was updated to bring it in line with the township’s official plan approved earlier this year. Anyone wishing to appeal the bylaw has until Dec. 1 to file an application with the Ontario Municipal Board.

residents are informed when such work is going ahead, she said.

“If we’re going to support the highway work as a priority, we need to let them do it (without noise restrictions),” said Deputy Mayor Elmer Raycroft.

Nov. 2 council endorsed a county resolution urging the province to make the extension of four lanes on Highway 17 from Arnprior to Renfrew a priority project and include it in its five-year capital program.

Dam MNR’s problem A homeowner long-worried about a beaver dam should take it up with the Ministry of Natural Resources, advises McNab-Braeside council.

Council agreed it can’t remove a beaver dam on Jed Creek because it’s on private property. However, the woman living next door is worried about flooding. With winter setting in, next spring’s runoff could pose a safety hazard, said Deputy Mayor Elmer Raycroft.

“It’s been quite a while and I don’t want to see a lake in her yard,” Dunlop said. “If something happens to one child this township’s going to have a lot of problems.”

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HEALTH

Let’s do a better job helping people to die, says the Griefwalker STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

The audience consisted of nurses, a funeral home staff member, hospice volunteers, members of hospital palliative care and oncology units, and community caregivers.

Yet many, despite this age of advanced technology, came away from the unusual workshop with the feeling there’s much more to do to help people die with more dignity.

The guest speaker was the Harvardeducated theologian, author, palliative-care teacher, spiritual activist and speaker Stephen Jenkinson. The occasion was an educational day hosted by Renfrew Victoria Hospital’s palliative care and oncology units Nov. 12.

To many, Jenkinson is the subject of Griefwalker, the National Film Board documentary on how he helps people die with dignity. He travels far and wide to share his message, but he has lived since 2003 in the Golden Lake area, less than an hour from Renfrew.

For 25 years he has guided individuals, families and communities through different degrees of suffering, sorrow and dying. His advice also comes with criticism of the palliative-care system and how many members of society have cast a virtual cover over dying and not allowed people who are dying to know they are.

Jenkinson was the leader of Thursday’s (Nov. 12) workshop for about 70 participants at The Neat Coffee Shop in Burnstown. A similar number attended the Nov. 11 evening showing of Griefwalker.

Even highly-trained people in palliative care and other death-related businesses need to reexamine what they’re saying and doing to their patients or clients, said Jenkinson.

For example, he asked the audience of about 70 people when death actually

Long-time palliative care teacher, theologian and author Stephen Jenkinson.

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begins in everyone’s life. The dominant answer was that people begin to die once they’re born.

“Wrong!” replied Jenkinson. In a nice way, through stories and observations, he proceeded to show why. As one argument, he pointed out that day care, elementary school and other systems associated with young people are not palliative care.

Jenkinson also addressed various aspects of palliative care, partly by examining the root of the word palliative, and how it so often means cloaking or concealing the issue of death … whether in palliative care units, at home or in funeral homes.

He recalls being invited to speak to a private session with therapists who didn’t take kindly to his philosophy.

One man asked, “What gives you the right to be so direct with people who are dying?”

Jenkinson, in turn said, he would

answer the man’s question if he could answer the following question: “What gives you the right to be so indirect with people who are dying?”

The man didn’t have an answer.

Being direct is okay, but that doesn’t mean we constantly remind people they’re dying, said Jenkinson. Some people argue that knowledge of one’s own impending death is only harmful.

By definition, any “hard” information isn’t comfortable or comforting, but that doesn’t make it harmful, said Jenkinson. He added that people in palliative care and other health-care jobs often believe the only way to provide comfort to someone who is dying is to conspire to act as if dying was an IF instead of a WHEN. It remains a raging debate among family members about what dying family members are entitled to know.

But why, wonders Jenkinson.

“Why is it a question at all whether Dad should be allowed to know that he’s dying?” he asks.

The workshop was attended by many members of the medical or para-medical community, but he said the same information will be important to a growing number of volunteers, family members and neighbours in the next decade.

With the workshops, Jenkinson told The Mercury, he’s trying to “democratize the skills” for the public at large, as more people die of natural causes in the next decade than ever before.

Ann Marie Urbaitis, Renfrew Victoria Hospital’s coordinator of palliative care, said there was much to digest.

In agreeing with Jenkinson, she said too often those who work with dying people don’t allow death to happen.

“It was all very deep, but very transforming for the (palliative care) team,” said Urbaitis. “I think we’ll only see the fruits as we continue in our work.”

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RVH Christmas card unveiled PETER CLARK

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Award-winning clay relief sculptor Richard Gill has stepped up for the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation Tree of Lights Campaign.

The scene on this year’s Season’s Greetings Christmas cards for the Tree of Lights is the tree at Low Square in front of Renfrew Town Hall, sculpted by Gill.

“We asked him if he’d consider it,” RVH director of development and community relations Barb Desilets said.

“The next thing we knew, he had it done.”

“Gill custom-designed this piece especially with the 2010 Tree of Lights Campaign in mind,” Desilets added.

Taking the tree as his sym-

bol of inspiration, Gill sets the evergreen covered in lights towering above the main street in front of the town hall.

“He calls it The Tree of Health,” Desilets added, “because that’s what the tree itself represents to our community.”

“Hey, I’m honoured,” the Burnstown resident of 38 years said during a Tree of Health presentation put on by the RVH Foundation at Bittersweet Art Gallery and Fog Run Studio in Burnstown last Friday evening.

“It’s nice to be a part of it, especially the Victoria Hospital, which is fabulous.

“We are very lucky to have it. Anything I can do to support it,” Gill added of RVH. The Tree of Lights ceremony takes place at Low Square Friday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m.

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Santa Claus will be in the Community Hall to hand out candy to the children at 3:00 p.m.

New Teddy Bears will be collected along the Parade Route for C.H.E.O.

For float registration phone: PETER EMON at 752-2922 Non-perishable items for the Food Bank will be collected along the parade route or bring them to the Community Hall.

Burnstown Sculptor Richard Gill and RVH director of development and community relations Barb Desilets show this year’s Tree of Health Christmas card. Mercury photo by Peter Clark

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Home concierge services in Renfrew County

Meet the new optometrist at Dr. M.H. Dewey and J.B. Humphries Optometrists. Alex Buttle, who was raised in Cobden, is joined by Dr. Humphries, at left, and Dr. Dewey. Mercury photo by Steve Newman

Familiar, but new, territory for optometrist STEVE NEWMAN

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Optometrist Alex Buttle is the new associate at Dr. M.H. Dewey and Dr. J.B. Humphries Optometrists.

Dr. Buttle joined the Renfrew business a few months ago, but having grown up in Cobden, she’s very familiar with the area.

“The office has been here a long time, and we want to make sure it stays here,” says Dr. Dewey of the importance of ongoing service and the fact he and Dr. Humphries may retire in the next five years or so.

Only about 85 optometrists graduated in English-speaking Canada in the past year. So it’s nice to have a new associate with Ottawa Valley roots, says Dr. Dewey.

The company was founded in 1949 by Vern Prentice. Dr. Prentice, who retired in 1986, was joined by Dr. Dewey in 1974 and by Dr. Humphries in 1978.

Dr. Buttle’s arrival means shorter waits for

some clients.

Staff are doing bookings now for January and February for the veteran optometrists, whereas new clients can often see her within a few weeks.

It’s been a heck of a year for Buttle, who only graduated from the University of Waterloo with a doctor-of-optometry degree this year.

Having worn glasses since age seven, Buttle says her connection to optometry began at an early age.

“When I went away to university I planned on travelling and practicing somewhere else,” she adds. “But when I went away to southern Ontario, I realized I really missed the (Ottawa) Valley.”

Coincidentally, her grandmother, Muriel Buttle, is a client at Dewey and Humphries Optometrists.

The daughter of Rick and Valerie Buttle of Cobden, she is marrying physiotherapist Kyle Rowley of Ottawa Valley Physiotherapy in September 2011.

Grand re-opening at J&J’s J&J’s Chocolate Sensations held a grand re-opening on Saturday, Nov. 20.

Aside from its signature selection of chocolate treats, the store is now offering new specialty cake designs.

A new business has made its way into Renfrew County. Beginning its services in August 2010, Handsfree Homecare is a one-of-a -kind business in Renfrew County and growing. “Give us your To-Do List,” says Denise Hamel, owner and founder of Handsfree Homecare. Originally from Hanover, Ont, after moving to Renfrew County last year Hamel saw a need in the area for concierge

services. Handsfree Homecare can help you with your to-do list. “We take care of your home so your hands are free, giving people time to do what they really want to do instead of spending time doing chores,” says Hamel.

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Laft left them laughing GLADYS SIDOCK

Laft Players presented Neil Simon’s Come Blow Your Horn Nov. 18 to 20, directed by Kathy Dagg and Gladys Sidock.

The seven-person cast consisted of Darrin Topping, Taylor Popkie, Mary Lynn McConnachie, Mike Kelly, Carol Ann Flannery, Michelle Carty and Caroline Graham. Only two of the cast had been previously in Laft productions, so the audience had a chance to see the talent of newcomers to the group. They provided the audience with an evening of laughter.

The set for the play had two levels and was designed by Kathy Dagg, constructed by Peter Boldt, Gerry Kluke, Kathy Dagg and Norm Dagg and beautifully

decorated by Kathy Dagg and Debi Abraham. Other production and backstage help was provided by Caroline Graham, Lois Airth, Gladys and Doug Sidock, Carol Ann Flannery, Jeff and Barb Scott, Michael McConnachie, Connie Ryan and Muriel Caldwell.

During the intermission on Thursday and Friday coffee was generously donated by Don Carty of Tim Hortons and cold drinks were purchased by Laft.

Donations for the refreshments totalled $195.73 and were given to the Renfrew and District Food Bank.

Saturday’s dinner show, performed free of charge by Laft for Money Concepts’ charity night was a big success.

Laft looks forward to entertaining again.

PREPARING FOR RENFREW LIONS 50TH PARADE MASONS AT WORK Members of the Renfrew and Area Health Services Village Board accept a ceremonial cheque from the Renfrew Masonic Lodge 122. The donation is the fourth of five $1,000 cheques the Masons are contributing to the local physician initiative fund. From left are Mason chaplain Gord Cross, Masons at Work committee chairman Jack Ledger, health services board chair Sandi Heins of Renfrew, and board vice-chair Raye-Anne Briscoe of Admaston-Bromley. The board recently announced its first recruited physician through a new program that provides each recruit with $150,000 over six years. The intent is to eliminate the area’s severe shortage of family physicians. Mercury photo by Steve Newman

The Renfrew Lions Club and family members were busy filling 600 bags of candy at the armouries for the kids at the upcoming Santa Claus Parade. The Lions also got some help from Santa himself. This year’s event Dec. 4 marks 50 years of the Renfrew Lions Club Santa Claus Parade. The parade gets underway at 1 p.m. from Our Lady of Fatima School. Mercury photo by Peter Clark

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COMMUNITY FLOWER POWER Members of the 1st Renfrew Company Girl Guides gathered at Hospice Renfrew with gardening gloves and flashlights to plant tulip bulbs. Pictured at the planting are, from left, front row, Makenna Moran, Alex Hagen, Olivia Boot; second row Katherine Jamieson, Emily Belliveau, Alecia Neill and Brooke Johnston; and back row Tonya Johnston, Grace Geymonat, Miranda Joly, Kaitlyn Russell and Utta Jamieson. Sydney Lafont is absent from the photo. Mercury pho-

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Did you know that the Southern Ontario Hockey Association was the first organized hockey league to use goal nets, or that Charles Dinsmore played the entire 1929-30 National Hockey League season with the Montreal Maroons for one dollar, the lowest paycheck in league history?

These are just a couple of the little-known facts you can learn in Tom King’s ultimate hockey trivia book – The Legendary Game.

The Legendary Game features more than 1,000 trivia facts covering 100-plus years of hockey history. The book includes trivia questions and explanations with the answers.

“I worked on this for many years,” King said of his research. “One day I decided to write the book. I lived an hour outside Winnipeg, and took the bus in everyday (to the library) to go over microfilm.”

A can’t miss website also helped King in his search for old hockey

Tom King, author of The Legendary Game looks at hockey happenings as far back as the 1800s.

Mercury photo by Peter Clark

clues.

“I found many facts on a website called Find A Grave. It has different categories: actors, politicians, sports. I happened to look under the right rock,” he says of discovering the website.

Born in the “hockey country” of Kirkland Lake, King has in more recent times called the Ottawa Valley home.

He resided in Calabogie for seven years, and has

been in Renfrew since April 2008. “I consider myself a Renfrewite,” he adds.

A hockey book written by a local resident wouldn’t be complete without a note on the O’Briens and the National Hockey Association. “(The book) includes the Renfrew Creamery Kings, later known as the Renfrew Millionaires” just four paragraphs in, King points out.

King makes no bones about it, he is a Detroit Red Wings fan. “I grew up following the careers of Gordie Howe and Terry Sawchuk,” he says.

The book includes chapters on Gone, but not Forgotten (hockey’s early years); the Original Six; players who spent time in the World Wars; Did You Know? sections; and one chapter devoted to A Gentlemen’s Game – Good, Bad and Beautiful.

“The good is the Lady Byng Trophy; the bad is Lou Fontinato, the first player with more than 200 minutes in penalties in one season; and

the beautiful, women’s hockey,” King says.

There is also a media chapter.

“The first hockey game shown on television was actually in London, England when the BBC did a game featuring the Harringay Racers and Streatham in 1938,” King points out. “Calling the playby-play was Stewart MacPherson, a native of Winnipeg.” The first professional hockey broadcast on radio was in Saskatchewan. CKCK broadcast a home game between the Regina Capitols and Edmonton Eskimos of the WCHL in March of 1923.

“That was eight days before Foster Hewitt called his first NHL game,” King adds.

The Legendary Game is Published by Trafford Publishing and is available at amazon. com or trafford.com for $24.95.“I’ve also donated (a copy) to the (Renfrew) library. I frequent there often. It’s one of the benefits of being a member,” King adds.

“The book is educational, a trip down memory lane.”

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COMMUNITY SEWING SKILLS SHARPENED Proud to show off the vests they created during three sewing sessions with Heather Pickard at the Horton Community Centre this fall are, from left, front row Jean Ellis and Marlene Lavallee; and back row Anna Mae Hunter and Val Miller. Mercury photo by Lucy Hass

Bob Hunter is greeted by two of his grandchildren Saturday night. Katie, left, and Jessie Hunter were at the Legion to see their grandpa. A fundraising night was held for Hunter in the Royal Canadian Legion Renfrew Branch 148 hall. Mercury photos by Peter Clark

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Enhanced Act for injured vets Keith McDonald makes a $200 contribution on behalf of the Renfrew Lions Club to Bob Hunter to help expenses for his MS procedure in Costa Rica in January. In centre is fundraising event organizer Leanne Stubinski. “On behalf of the Lions Club, I’d like to wish Bob all the best,” McDonald said.

Fundraiser for Hunter fills Renfrew Legion hall PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

Renfrew resident and Royal Canadian Legion Renfrew Branch 148 member Bob Hunter, who has multiple sclerosis, embarks for Costa Rica with wife Judy in January to have an liberation producer performed.

He’ll arrive in Costa Rica knowing he has plenty of support. To help offset expenses, a fundraising night was held Saturday night at the Legion hall where an amazing sum of about $20,000 was raised.

Among those in the packed house was Renfrew’s Andy Tait. Tait had a similar operation, recently returned home and walked up to the stage to wish Hunter the best.

“It was absolutely fantastic,” event organizer Leanne Stubinski said of the evening. “We

were blown away by the number of people that were there.

“I think (bartender) Mike Beattie summed it up best in one word, ‘Phenomenal,’” Stubinski added.

Hunter’s hockey team, the Renfrew Rusty Blades, made a $1,500 contribution for their teammate, and Sandi Heins made Hunter the official Mayor of Renfrew for at least a couple of minutes. Fortunately for townsfolk, Hunter’s duties as the town’s leader were relieved before he could make any decisions.

Stubinski thanked Pat. St. Michael for his support in making the fundraiser a success.

Hunter leaves for Costa Rica Jan. 9 for the Jan. 11 operation. He returns home a couple of weeks later.

The fundraising night included several draws, a silent auction, lunch and lots of music.

Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant supports changes to the New Veterans Charter that significantly improve financial support for injured Canadian Forces members and veterans.

“As a member of the Conservative government caucus, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and our team are very responsive to the needs of our soldiers and our veterans,” said Gallant.

“It is important to remember that the lump sum disability award does not replace the monthly disability pension.

The lump sum is an immediate recognition of suffering and pain that is added to the financial benefits and other services available under the New Veterans Charter,” said Gallant.

“On top of the lump sum disability award, our most seriously injured veterans who are no longer able to work will receive at least $58,000 per year,” she said.

Response to the change was positive.

“With this bill, we applaud the government for keeping its promise that the New Veterans Charter is truly a living document,” said Ray Kokkonen, president of the Canadian Peacekeeping Veterans Association that was pleased its advice and recommendations were heard.

“Advocating for significantly increasing the financial support to our severely-wounded veterans, to allow them live with dignity, is a top priority for our organization.

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Hopes for restoring abandoned Martin cemetery steve.newman@metroland.com

Horton resident David Brown unsuccessfully applied for an Ontario Trillium Foundation grant to restore a local cemetery that has fallen on hard times. But he’ll try again.

Some headstones or tombstones are cracked or have fallen over at the site often referred to as the abandoned Martin cemetery. Located at the high point on Whitton Road, it also sits across the road from a fenced-in St. Francis Xavier Church cemetery that’s in considerably better condition.

The two-cemetery site, located in Horton Township, is sometimes referred to as Knights Hill.

“I’ve been throughout the world travelling. I always look at graveyards,” says Brown.

“I was driving by and I walked in and saw the decrepit condition. It was terrible. It was an insult to the people buried there.”

The fact hasn’t been lost on Brown, either, that this is a cemetery that began as the burial place for Martin family members.

“The first baby of European parents was buried there in the early 1800s,” adds Brown, referring to archival records kept by the local Masonic Lodge.

“It gives me something to work on,” says the retired Brown, 73.

There’s no fencing for the Martin cemetery. But Jim McLeod of West Carleton donated a fence that was picked up by Brown, James D. Martin and Dave Bennett in early November.

The fence may be erected this fall, or in the spring.

The Catholic cemetery across the street had fencing put in maybe 20 years ago to limit vandalism.

During a brief visit by committee

members in November, Brown pointed out that one footstone had been removed from the Martin cemetery since his previous visit.

The cemetery covers an area about 80 metres by 50 metres, in which many of the tombstones date back to the mid- and late 1800s and early 1900s.

Several tombstones carry inscriptions referring to such family names as Gibbons, Martin, Mayhew, McNab and Russell, to name a few.

Following Brown’s first unsuccessful application to the Trillium foundation for $15,000, he says he’ll get more help to complete the comprehensive document this time. Never ventured, never gained, he figures.

A committee has also been formed, whose informal membership includes Lindsay and Sheilah Gibbons, outgoing Mayor Bob Johnston, Bill Laventure, Martin and Brown.

A few weeks ago, trees had grown up around a few tombstones, before Brown cut them down. A few other tombstones have been re-erected, with the help of small, temporary stilts.

Horton Township provides minimal upkeep by cutting the grass throughout the year. But that’s about it.

Looking across the street at the Roman Catholic cemetery, Laventure recalls spraying poison ivy there for a Mr. Blimkie about 50 years ago.

HERITAGE RENFREW The Martin cemetery, like every cemetery, is a proverbial history lesson, made harder to absorb because of the difficulty deciphering the aging letters etched in stone.

Check out the Heritage Renfrew Archives document for the names of all people buried in the Martin cemetery, says local researcher and history buff Olga Lewis.

The archives building is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Brown also has a copy of the Heritage Renfrew document, which he’ll share with others.

Next to one large headstone are three footstones, for a James Russell, who was born in Hammond, N.Y., (and died in Horton in 1895), and his two wives. The first wife is Elizabeth McNab, who died at age 68 on Feb. 7, 1907. The second is Isabelle M. Russell who died, in 1917, in her 50s.

Restoration of the Martin cemetery could be pursued more fervently with the help of provincial funding, say committee members.

“I’d like to give Dave a hand to preserve what’s here,” said James D. Martin, who has family relatives buried in the cemetery. They include his father’s A kneeling David Brown and Lindsay Gibbons check great grandfather, James Martin, out one of the aging tombstones at the abandone who’s also the original Martin family Martin cemetery. Mercury photo by Steve Newman settler from Perthshire, Scotland. He was buried in 1837.

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To join the restoration project call Brown at 432-1211.

Buddhist workshop Dec. 4 at Red Maple Centre

In his personal mission to add diversity to Renfrew County’s vibrant religious community, a Greater Madawaska resident has become Canada’s first priest in the 1200 year old tradition of Tendai Buddhism. Rev. Innen Ray Parchelo, who also founded the first permanent Buddhist practice community in Eastern Ontario, recently achieved the latest stage in his dream, a dream that began over 40 years ago.

A life-long student and former university lecturer in Buddhism, he introduced Buddhist history and philosophy in the Almonte area in 2002.

In 2004, he founded the Red Maple Centre for the study and practice of Buddhism. Since then he has been holding weekly Buddhist practice sessions, training workshops and celebrating Buddhist religious festivals at The Red Maple Centre, located between Renfrew and Calabogie.

Red Maple, the first permanent Buddhist practice community in Eastern Ontario, offers opportunities to learn about and practice this religion in an authentic manner.

Dozens of people familiar with Buddhist writing and those with little or

no knowledge have been introduced to these ancient teachings through Red Maple.

His personal journey lead him to the Tendai Buddhist Institute in New York State, the headquarters for that style of Buddhism outside of its home country of Japan. There he studied under American master, Paul Naamon, the man who brought the tradition to North America.

After two years of intensive training, Parchelo was ordained as a priest.

He explains, “In my previous Buddhist training I found myself confined to practicing one way or another, to the exclusion of other valid methods.

“I was attracted by the emphasis in Tendai on openness to many styles.

People often associate Buddhism with the mistaken belief in its seclusion from everyday life,” Parchelo says.

The area social worker, who has been a practicing Buddhist for over 40 years and meditation teacher for half of that time, wants to correct this misconception. “The central teaching of Buddhism is compassion and service,” he says. “It encourages us to serve the religious and social needs of our local

communities. A Tendai priest is active among his neighbours, not stuck in a cave or monastery somewhere.”

Parchelo feels these are values familiar to people in Renfrew who grew up with Christian principles.

“Many Christians, and seekers of all faiths, will find Buddhist practice and teaching compatible with their own.

We can share our common search for personal meaning and dedication to serving our community and we welcome their participation,” he says.

Red Maple will be holding its popular Entering the Dharma Path workshop on Saturday, Dec. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Red Maple Centre.

The workshop will explore some of the history, teaching and practices of Buddhist way or dharma.

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The last suffragette gets more attention Renfrew native and former Ottawa Mayor Charlotte Whitton is focus of new book STEVE NEWMAN

person.”

Had he met Whitton, Mullington suspects she would have “spoken my head off and when she saw the book she would have bit my head off, then laughed when I left.”

Despite her confrontational ways, the author says the dynamic Whitton got things done.

Ironically, though, he says there’s little in Renfrew to commemorate Whitton’s place in history, other than Whitton Road which runs through Renfrew and Horton Township.

“She was probably Renfrew’s most famous person,” says Mullington, suggesting there needs to be a significant symbol of her legacy erected somewhere in town.

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The sometimes bombastic and unyielding mayor of Ottawa didn’t back down.

Born in Renfrew in 1896, she graduated from Renfrew Collegiate Institute and went on to attend Queen’s University where she was also known as one of the hockey league’s fastest skaters.

But she didn’t stickhandle much through life. She got straight to the point, which is in keeping with the photograph on the cover of the new book, Charlotte: The Last Suffragette.

She is shown wielding a gun, which turned out to be a toy pistol, in the Ottawa council chambers. It was what author Dave Mullington calls one of her many “extravagant antics” during a much-followed political career. The same Whitton was six times named Canada’s woman newsmaker of the year during the 1950s and ‘60s.

Written by a veteran newspaper journalist and published by General Store Publishing House of Renfrew, the book is Mullington’s second.

The first was Biographical Sketches of the Early Mayors of Ottawa (18471948), so it was a natural follow-up to write about the first female mayor of a Canadian city (but not the first female mayor of a Canadian town). She was elected mayor in 1951, lost the election in 1956, but was back in office from 1960 to 1964.

In the preface, Mullington, who never met Whitton, says he clearly remembers his own mother’s high opinion of the popular mayor while he grew up in Ottawa. Mullington says his “mother was a keen supporter of hers. I was still in high school or university and had neither the time nor the interest in municipal affairs during her reign at city hall. However, I clearly remember that it was during this time that I first saw my mother involved in politics.”

Mullington often wonders what stirred his mother to get so excited about a politician despite her lack of interest in federal or provincial politics. Years later, as a reporter with the Ottawa Citizen, he reconnected with Whitton’s history.

Buried in Renfrew’s Thompsonville cemetery, Whitton was a champion in the field of social welfare and “an advisor to and combatant of legislators and policy makers, at home and around the world.”

After writing the 296-page book, Mullington says, “I always wondered about her reputation, and I wanted to find out who the real woman was.”

After researching the national archives and documents at Queen’s University, he decided to do a book about this “accomplished and colourful” woman. “She accomplished some good things, but she was still very fractious,” Mullington tells the Mercury.

“Being controversial, the newspapers had a field day, whether it was her dealings with developers or community groups or politicians.”

Mullington, in describing her, includes the words brilliant, abrasive,

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The cover of General Store Publishing House’s book on the former and famous Ottawa mayor, Charlotte Whitton. witty and a person who “out spoke everyone.

As her sister Kay wrote, she started speaking at nine months, instead of 12 or 13, and never stopped talking after that.”

BURIED IN RENFREW Whitton had few close friends, says Mullington, but one was definitely her long-time companion, Margaret Grier, who died in 1942, well before Whitton’s death of a heart attack, in 1975.

Whitton and Grier are buried beside each other in the Thompsonville Cemetery, at the south end of Renfrew.

Whitton remained single all her life, leading to speculation that Grier was a lesbian friend, but Mullington suspects that wasn’t so because of her own religious convictions.

Nor does he believe she was antiSemitic, despite accusations to the contrary. Her opposition to bringing Jewish children from Europe to Otttawa was an example of her fiscally conservative nature, since she didn’t want new immigrants arriving who couldn’t pay their own way., says Mullington.

Mullington also had plenty of research material, including 84 metres of boxes from Library & Archives Canada or, in Mullington’s words, “almost the length of a football field.”

He also spoke to two of Whitton’s nephews, and read an uncompleted 350-page handwritten Whitton biography by her sister, Kathleen Ryan, in the Ottawa archives.

Mullington’s own book explains that Whitton grew up in Renfrew where her mother (Elizabeth) ran a boarding house and her dad (John) was a butcher who lived most of the time in Whitney, where daughter Charlotte spent parts of her summers.

In writing Charlotte: The Last Suffragette, Mullington says, “My purpose was to find the human behind the headlines, rather than the public

The recent publishing of Charlotte: The Last Suffragette was also followed by a display at the Renfrew business, Barry Breen Insurance, which is also selling the book.

“She was a pretty famous lady,” says Barry Breen, who as a youngster recalls how Whitton rode down Ottawa’s main street on an elephant. As for the display, Breen said he’s a history buff who wants to help keep history alive.

The first person to buy the book at Breen Insurance was Renfrew resident Hilda Martin, who grew up in Renfrew, spoke to Whitton many times, and calls Whitton the most amusing person she ever met.

They were Ottawa neighbours, but Martin says she worked in Renfrew where Whitton had a house and often returned to curl, to bank or, on one occasion, to bury her cat in the backyard.

Martin recalls working across the street from the Bank of Montreal, where Whitton would pull up in her car and attract a crowd within seconds.

“You’d think she was holding a political meeting,” says Martin, laughing.

“She certainly had a lot of respect for (and from) Renfrew and the people in town.”

The book is also bringing back memories of Whitton, says Martin.

“I’m enjoying it very much. I haven’t got it finished yet, but I can remember a lot of things that are in the book.”

She also remembered people, and things about them, says Martin, whose maiden name is Payne. “Is your Payne pretty bad today?” Whitton would ask her with a chuckle.

Chapter one focuses on Whitton’s childhood in Renfrew, where she excelled as a student and athlete, and worked summers with her dad in Whitney and at Isaac Pedlow’s clothing store on Raglan Street.

Chapter two focuses on time at Queen’s University where, true to character, she was nicknamed Black Minorca, after the tough, little blackfeathered chicken. Or as Mullington penned it: “A fighter and a crower.”

To purchase the book, visit General Store Publishing House on O’Brien Road or Barry Breen Insurance on Raglan Street.

Dave Mullington, author of Charlotte: The Last Suffragette.

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Renfrew’s Movie Mat expanding its Internet product line STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

Movie Mat is about a whole lot more than movies.

Renfrew business owner Matt McDougall says his major merchandise sales are in National Hockey League, Peter Puck and NASCAR licensed memorabilia and videos, but he’s hoping another success is Inuit art.

He readily acknowledges the sculptures sitting behind glass panels in his Raglan Street business aren’t only for Renfrewarea buyers, but primarily for those seeking prices better than those in the Ottawa market and abroad.

Moviemat.com has been an online business for more than four years, but its successful marketing of sports memorabilia is hugely ironic.

McDougall, 48, loves hiking, working in the garage, or landscaping. But playing sports and indulging in sports stats simply aren’t part of his lifestyle away from work.

“I’m not a sports fan. I don’t go to games.

I will wear any hockey shirt there is,” says McDougall, sitting in his basement office wearing a Peter Puck t-shirt. “But it’s the online selling part of licensed sporting goods that got me there.”

Besides, he says there’s no money in selling DVDs, especially given society’s tendency to beg, borrow or copy movies.

“Six or seven years ago I went into sports because video rentals wouldn’t sell the night of (National Hockey League) games. I figured, why not sell them sports gear? Because of sports we got online.”

And now Inuit art?

Why not, says McDougall, who made the connection with a New Brunswick businessman, based in Iqaluit, who has lived in the Canadian Arctic for several years.

Meanwhile, McDougall’s website already presents two videos of Inuit art in his Movie Mat shop. But the online marketing is expected to officially launch sales and shipping of the Inuit products in December.

Prices aren’t tame, but he’s been told the prices pale in comparison to those in Ottawa galleries.

INUIT ART PRICES A huge increase in his online business skills also led to McDougall’s latest venture.

Movie Mat’s Inuit art prices range from $75 for earrings to $11,000 for a sculpture made from a walrus skull and tusk. Many

Matt McDougall of Movie Mat is hoping to strike a big hit in his Internet venture into sales of Inuit art. Mercury photo by Steve Newman smaller sculptures vary from $200 for a carving of a woman and child to a $1,250 rendition of a drum dancer.

McDougall smiles when recalling Movie Mat’s entry into the online market, and how it caught him and wife Cindy offguard.

Movie Mat received about $25,000 in orders for the Christmas of 2007, but couldn’t keep up.

“We didn’t expect this,” said McDougall, noting Movie Mat got extra business, but lost most of its profits on shipping.

BIG LEARNING CURVE Fortunately, he says he had already taken steps to help the business.

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Inuit art

Continued from Page 23 He took a Google webmaster course in June 2007 to see what he could apply to his business, and picked the brains of Internet specialists who knew more, and the moves have paid off. “We didn’t know what we were doing,” he recalls of his huge learning curve in the last few years.

A few years later, McDougall is a website consultant for small- and medium-sized business in Canada.

In fact, he says some consultants he used to contact while trying to learn more about Internet business now shun him because he’s perceived as competition.

trades, legal and administration, hospitality and beauty fields, computer and emergency services. You may also benefit from information sessions on the apprenticeship program, the self-employment benefit program, the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers and Second Career.

For a calendar of events and specific times drop in or call Employment Networks at 432-3424. ter, and I’m predicting a worse Christmas than last year.

“All I can say is keep adding to your products to make up for the lack of sales from present product lines.” However, if his website Inuit art sales soar, it will be somewhat ironic, given circumstances on the home front.

In 2010, one of the family dogs died, while McDougall had two bouts of pneumonia, broke his ankle, broke his toe, and survived a case of flesheating disease.

But he’s a survivor, says McDougall. A survivor, he hopes, whose website becomes the place to go for Canadian and foreign buyers of Inuit art.

McDougall’s Movie Mat merchandise is sold on his website and eBay, but sales aren’t what they were with the sag in the economy, says McDougall.

Actually, he says Canada is not really in a recession, but a depression.

Movie Mat used to have quantity-order discount Express Post rates to Europe, but no longer, since the once high number of buyers in such countries as Russia and Germany has sharply declined, says McDougall.But he realizes it’s a temporary, if not long, lull before the economy recovers.

“February 1, 2009 was when the general public realized they were broke,” explains McDougall.

“It hasn’t gotten any bet-

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Half of that missing $10 million is blamed on Stephen Clark who becomes a church elder and bible class teacher in a Baptist church in Lancaster, Ont., a few hours from Erskine. In conversations with the pastor, Clark mentions that he was a trained investment advisor before retiring. The pastor asks if he would hold seminars for retired members of the congregation, and Clark soon has church members pining for his Get Rich Quick investment scheme.

The recommended investment is highend condominiums that Clark says will be built by a developer with the catchy and church-friendly name of Believer Alternative. Better still, Clark says there will be no alcoholic beverages, no smoking, only elevator Gospel music, and no worldly films in the facility.

To distance himself from suspicion, Clark reviews market offerings, uses growth charts and refuses to accept anything for his advice. Later, he is arrested for allegedly defrauding 73 investors, half of them well into their 80s, of $5 million.

For more, check out the website of PublishAmerica at www.publishamerica. com.

Meanwhile, Hall is forging ahead with another murder mystery.

His next book, Murder and the Minden Star, will feature the former Duchess of Minden, who is found dead, and without her 60-carat diamond necklace, while travelling on the Orient Express. Scheduled for publication next spring, the book was partly researched during Hall’s trip across Europe on the Orient Express.

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A resident of Pickering, Ont., who hasn’t lived in the Renfrew area since leaving as a teen in 1945, has just published his 18th book.

The $cam Murder grew out of his grandson Adam’s recommendation that he read the book, Ponzi Scheme, and Hall’s conversation with a Canadian victim of a similar fraud.

The latter happened in a Canadian church, where one of the parishioners was a defrocked Baptist minister who turned out to be a crooked financial advisor. Hall recalls the victim describing the swindling financial advisor as “slick as Bristol cream.”

Hall, who hasn’t attended church for more than 30 years after growing up in an evangelical Toronto community, admits the plot is somewhat connected to his own life. But only obliquely, he insists.

More to the point, this is his 10th mystery novel, again published by PublishAmerica. Within the next year or so he expects to have his 19th and 20th books published.

The $cam Murder, which is his 10th mystery, also comes after writing children’s books and biographies on entertainers Patsy Cline and The Mamas & The Papas.

“It was a fun book to write,” says Hall of his latest novel.

Officially retired from a long broadcast journalism career since the late 1990s, he keeps writing. At age 81, he and wife Joyce are blessed with good health, while she continues to offer critical feedback on his draft manuscripts.

The $cam Murder features a pair of scam artists by the surnames Hucklebone and Clark.

The Ponzi scheme centres around raising money for a luxury retirement and vacation complex in Boca Raton, Florida.

But the mystery extends beyond American borders to the small western Ontario town of Erskine. At one point, $10 million

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Many views of the Valley: Artists Cove Gallery official opening Dec. 3-5 STEVE NEWMAN

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When artists Barbara Price Brown and Shirley Hickey-Chapeski noticed a forrent sign in the window of a beautiful historic building, they jumped at it.

And what better place than the artists’ hamlet of Burnstown, where the two opened their Artists’ Cove Gallery in July and are now preparing for an official grand opening Dec. 3 to 5.

“We want to offer the public a view of the art from the Valley,” says co-owner Hickey-Chapeski of Douglas whose works include tasteful paintings of the Burnstown post office across the street, a local wetland and an abandoned truck.

“There are so many artists in the world, and they have so much to say. And we want to say it here.”

Artists also get to express themselves in more than art form, since most days an artist or more are on site to talk to about their art.

“People like to visit, especially when there is someone here painting,” says Artists Shirley Hickey-Chapeski (foreground) and Barbara Price Brown display some of Price Brown of Calabogie who notes the their own works at their Artists Cove Gallery. The gallery’s official opening takes place gallery will be open during the day Tuesday through Sunday.

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Jaguars third at EOSSAA PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

A pep rally got the St. Joseph’s Catholic High School student body into a basketball mood, and the Jaguars went out and gave them some good hoops over two days at the Eastern Ontario (EOSSAA) championship for A schools last week.

St. Joseph’s – ranked fourth in the six-team tournament – claimed the consolation title at the Nov. 17-18 event with a 2-and2 record.

The Jaguars defeated Holy Trinity for the second time in two days Thursday by a 41-20 margin in the consolation final.

Natalie Walters put away 17 points to jump-start the Jaguars, who ran out to a 24-4 lead over the Cornwall school by half time.

Caroline Holley and MacLaren sisters Sarah and Rebecca contributed six points apiece. Holley and Kerry Keyes led the Jaguars with eight rebounds apiece.

The Jaguars dropped a 50-30 decision to the number-one seed and eventual EOSSAA champion Rideau District High School of Elgin in Thursday’s semifinal.

Rideau built up a 27-14 cushion by halftime.

Sarah MacLaren drained 14 points, and Walters eight for St. Joseph’s.

Vankleek Hill pulled out a 3130 barnburner over Holy Trinity in the other semifinal.

The Jaguars treated a noisy gathering at the packed gymnasium to a thrilling pair of games in Wednesday’s round-robin division play.

St. Joseph’s defeated Holy Trinity CSS of Cornwall 44-41 in a game of many momentum swings. The Jaguars jumped out to a 17-8 lead in the opening quarter, but found themselves trailing by five before mounting a rally in the final two minutes of the game.

Sarah MacLaren had a 16point effort to lead the Jaguars, and finished EOSSAA with 46 points overall in four games.

Natalie Walters added eight, and Kerry Keyes and Rebecca MacLaren seven apiece. The two teams combined for 24 points (18

by St. Joseph’s) in a wild fourth quarter.

In their second contest, the Jaguars dropped a 25-23 heart-

stopper to the Sharbot Lake Panthers.

Foul trouble and getting shut out in the second quarter hurt the Jaguars. But the local squad still had a golden opportunity to tie the game just as time was running out. Sarah MacLaren collected a 10 points for St. Joseph’s. Caroline Holley added six points and Walters five for the home side.

In the other round-robin game involving the Jaguars pool, Holy Trinity defeated Sharbot Lake 45-23.

In the A pool, number-one seed Rideau District High School topped Vankleek Hill 55-30, Vankleek Hill answered with a narrow 38-35 triumph over CharLan, and Rideau rolled past Char-Lan 61-29.

“Oh, it was an excellent season,” Jaguars coach Mike McMahon said. The Jaguars finished third in the 2010 Upper Ottawa Valley High School Athletic Association, and reached the Renfrew County semifinal.

McMahon already has a mind set on how the team might look next season.

“We lose Sarah (MacLaren),

Raider girls on the road to OFSAA PETER CLARK

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The Renfrew Collegiate Raiders may have made some history last week.

It is believed they are the first RCI girls basketball team to advance to the Ontario (OFSAA) senior girls basketball championships for AA schools.

Coaches Adam Noack and Vicki Wilson aim to find out.

“RCI historians are checking the record books as we speak, but what we do know is that RCI has not been to girls OFSAA basketball in at least 40 years,” Noack observed. What the RCI coaches do know is, they’ll be at OFSAA in 2010.

The Raiders qualified by way of a 42-35 win over the Smiths Falls Redhawks in the Eastern Ontario (EOSSAA) semifinal last Thursday.

That sent RCI up against the top-seed and OFSAA bronze medallists of a year ago, the tournament host La Salle Secondary School Black Knights of Kingston, in the final. The Raiders were spent both physically and emotionally in a 46-24 defeat.

The Raiders trailed Smiths Falls by four points at halftime. They fought back and took over the lead with four minutes remaining in the fourth quarter.

RCI clinched the win by shooting five

for six from the foul line in the dying minutes.

The Raiders reached the final day on the strength of wins over fourth-ranked La Citadelle of Cornwall 51-22 and No. 2 St. Mary’s Crusaders from Brockville 4640 Wednesday, Nov. 17.

Sarah Dougherty had a season-high 19 points in the win over La Citadelle.

The game against St. Mary’s produced some classic back-and-forth basketball.

Sarah Dougherty, Mae Donohue and Caitlin Dougherty paced the RCI attack with 13, 12 and 11 points respectively.

The Raiders entered the six-team EOSSAA tournament ranked fifth. They defeated the fourth, third and second seeds to qualify for OFSAA Nov. 25 to 27 in Sarnia.

In volleyball action, the Senior Raiders boys volleyball team competed at the EOSSAA tourney at South Grenville in Prescott Wednesday.

RCI outlasted the Perth Blue Devils in their opening-round match, but came up short after giving the number-one ranked Kingston school a good battle.

Coach Dale Frew was proud of the effort his team put in at EOSSAA, and throughout the entire season. He is looking forward to reloading for next year.

“We have a lot of players returning. It should be another good year,” Frew said.

Sarah MacLaren (21) of the St. Joseph’s Jaguars and teammate Leanne Lecompte (3) scramble for a loose ball in EOSSAA senior girls hoops action against the Sharbot Lake Panthers Nov. 17. The Jaguars went on to win the consolation title. Mercury photo by Peter Clark Natalie (Walters), Caroline (Holley) and Kerry (Keyes), but we definitely have some (good) juniors coming up,” the coach said.

McMahon said the Jaguars played well at both ends of the floor, but wasn’t surprised to see Rideau go 3-and-0 to reach the final.

“Rideau is the class of the tournament. They have one player, Brooke Kelly; universities are looking at her.”

Rideau took care of business in the final, rolling past Vankleek Hill 49-26. However, both

teams qualify for the Ontario (OFSAA) championship for A schools in Welland this week.

Representing St. Joseph’s at EOSSAA were Leanne Lecompte, Madison Wren, Shelby Whalen, Abigail Freemark, Sarah MacLaren, Alana Moss, Natalie Walters, Cassandra Fleury, Kayla Kilbride, Kerry Keyes, Caroline Holley, Rebecca MacLaren, assistant coach Brian Friske and coach Mike McMahon.

Jeff Halk also pitched in to keep the EOSSAA tournament running smoothly.

Als and Riders Phase 2 It’s a rematch of the 2009 Grey Cup when the Saskatchewan Roughriders challenge the Montreal Alouettes Sunday in Edmonton.

Any Canadian Football League fan will remember how last year’s game ended when the Riders had 13 men on the field, paving the way for Montreal to capture the Cup on an extra play.

I think the Alouettes will win again, but you can bet the Green Riders will concentrate on all four facets of the game – offence, defence, specialty teams and investing in someone counting to 12 – every play.

Has anyone seen Stamkos? Steven Stamkos is making Barry Melrose look like a real genius, isn’t he!

You may recall, Melrose was coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning when Stamkos arrived on the scene.

Melrose said Stamkos wasn’t ready to play in the NHL, and proceeded to prove that point by playing him three or four minutes a game.

In fairness to Melrose, Stamkos was only 18 then, but he wasn’t drafted first overall for nothing.

When Melrose was relieved of his duties early in that 2008-09 season, Stamkos’s scoring stats suddenly went up.

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Getting a raise? Canadian Joey Votto of the Cincinnati Reds is just the third Canadian to win Major League Baseball MVP honours when he was named National League MVP Monday.

The other Canadians to claim MVP status are Larry Walker in 1997 and Justin Morneau in 2006.

It begs the question. Votto made about $500,000 this past season. Do you think he’s in line for a raise? * * * The Detroit Lions last won on the road on Oct. 28, 2007 in Chicago. They have lost 26 consecutive games away from home since.

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Wolves run down Mustangs peter.clark@metroland.com

The Renfrew Timberwolves split a pair of 4-2 decisions over the weekend, but gained a valuable two points in the process.

The Wolves (7-11-and-3) maintain their four-point edge on the Stittsville Royals in the race for the final Valley Division playoff spot with a 4-2 win over the Gatineau Mustangs.

Sunday night at the Ma-Teway Activity Centre, Jesse Riopelle led the Wolves back from a 1-0 deficit with two goals, one in the opening stanza and a second when he walked in alone and deked Gatineau netminder JeanPhillipe Charbonneau 9:36 into the middle session.

Renfrew Pizzeria player-of-thegame Matt Johnston upped the Renfrew lead to 3-1 on a fine effort just before the period ended.

Wolves goaltender Mike Rosebrook made 25 saves.

He was nicked for a Vincent Clement marker 50 seconds into the game, but shut the Mustangs down the rest of the way before Jean-Phillipe Moisan scored with six minutes left in the third period.

Mitch Parker eased the ten-

sion when he snapped a shot into an empty net from outside the blueline with eight seconds remaining.

Wolves penalty killing was key in the win. They fought off two five-minute Gatineau powerplays. Overall, the teams combined for 100 penalty minutes.

The Wolves have played three good hockey games against the defending Valley Division champion and division-leading Perth Blue Wings, but all were losses.

The latest came at the Perth Community Centre Friday night when, for the second time this season, Perth pulled out a 4-2 victory over the Wolves.

Third-period goals from Ben Minkus and Zach MacMillan less than 10 minutes from the end were the difference after the Wolves entered the final period in a 2-2 deadlock.

Jordan Welk connected in the final minute of the opening period, and Derrin Lehoux clicked midway through the second to give Renfrew a brief 2-1 lead.

Mike Rosebrook made 38 saves in the Timberwolf goalcrease.

The Wolves are in Shawville Friday at 8 p.m., and then travel to Stittsville on Grey Cup Sunday for a 2:30 p.m. game.

Midget Wolves tie Valley Storm PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

The Renfrew Major Midget Timberwolves and Valley Storm skated to a 2-2 standoff in Upper Ottawa Valley Hockey League action at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre Nov. 17.

Brett Riopelle and Joel Corbin scored Renfrew goals off Braeden Cameron set-ups. All four goals in the game came on powerplays.

Zach McIntyre was between the pipes for the Wolves, who are 2-0and-1 in the regular season.

The Midget Wolves also captured the Alexandria tournament title Sunday. For more, see the Dec. 2 edition of The Renfrew Mercury.

The Bantam Timberwolves were in a Char-Lan tournament where they lost to the Brockville Braves 4-1, defeated the South Grenville Rangers 2-1 and dropped a second decision, 5-2 to Brockville in the B final.

Drew Edwards scored twice while Adam Martin, Auston Pierce and Austin Scheuneman pegged singles.

The Bantam Wolves (5-and-3) defeated the Petawawa Patriots 4-1 and Muskrat Voyageurs 5-0 in league play, sandwiched around a 6-2 loss to Valley Storm.

Chloe Eady had the goaltending win over Petawawa and Jonathon Chippure the shutout.

Martin and Edwards had three goals, Justin Lennie a pair, and Pierce, Wyatt Zohr and Rory

Whalen singles. Matt Lacharity registered two assists versus Petawawa.

The Bantam Wolves are at the Regional Silver Stick hockey tournament in Pembroke this weekend where they take on the Ottawa Sting, Stirling Blues and Embrun Panthers.

The Peewee Wolves went 2and-1 at the Silver Stick last weekend, but it wasn’t enough to push them through to the playoff round.

The Wolves followed a 4-0 setback to the Mississippi Thunder Kings with wins over the Kemptville Panthers and Stirling Blues by 5-1 and 1-0 margins.

Kraig Thompson had two goals, and Craig Hiderman, Zach Moran and Jake McGrimmon singles in the victory over Kemptville.

Nicholas Fleguel scored the game’s only marker with 3:30 left to beat the Blues.

Colin Schwartz and Cameron Iob each posted a goaltending victory.

Arnprior downed the Peewee Wolves (4-and-3) 3-1 in Upper Ottawa Valley Hockey League action Nov. 16. Evan Gillan scored the lone Renfrew goal. Iob was between the pipes.

The Atom Wolves (4-2-and-1) and Pembroke Kings tied 2-2.

Brock Pierce and Carter Bleeks scored while Connery Campbell made 12 saves.

The Atom Wolves host Muskrat Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

Central outFoxes Renfrew schools on 30th anniversary Renfrew Terry Fox Run co-organizer Tanya Campbell recently presented Central Public School with the Terry Fox flag. Central raised the most money among Renfrew schools for the 30th annual Terry Fox Run Sept. 19.

Renfrew and area schools raised about $3,000 combined for the Terry Fox Foundation.

Central brought in $1,852 alone, thanks to staff members who agreed to participate in a comical race, noted Campbell.

One teacher was entered into the race for each $100 the students raised.

“I believe most teachers participated. What a great idea!” Campbell said.

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English lifts way to second at Benchpress championships Pat English of Foymount finished second in the 125-kilogram Open class at the 2011 Ontario Benchpress Championship.

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Tyson Johnston earned two shutouts as Canadian Tire blanked Eganville 3-0 and Pembroke 1-0 in Upper Ottawa Valley Novice House Hockey League action. Maxx Steele had a twogoal game and Nycholas Pearse and Avery Campbell singles.

Cobden downed Renfrew Metro 7-2. Carter Sammon and Colby Bleeks scored for Metro.

Summer Simons tended the goalcrease.

Barker’s Collision Centre had a busy week in atom, winning all four games to go 6-and-0.

The Renfrew squad tripled Deep River 9-3, blanked Cobden 4-0, edged Pembroke 3-2 and turned back Westmeath 8-2.

Cody Mackin had two hat tricks and seven goals in all.

Brett Clouthier added five markers, Brandon Nykyforak three, Colton Dowd, Wyatt St. Michael and Hunter Gilchrist two, and Brooke Congdon a single.

Bryce Schaap and McKale Van Genderen had two wins each.

Van Genderen had the shutout while Schapp played out against Westmeath and posted three assists.

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Travis Lemay of USS Manufacturing makes the stop in midget house hockey action against local rival Renfrew Esso. Mercury photo by Peter Clark Eganville 5-1. Nicholas Wright and Tanton Landriault had two goals and Hunter Muselak one, while Jacob Miller posted the goaltending win.

Scotiabank defeated Pembroke 4-2, Arnprior 5-3 and Barry’s Bay 6-5 in the peewee loop.

Ryan Fortin’s four-goal effort included a hat trick. Brad Shean also added four, while Dawson Brown and John Agnew chipped

in with two goals, and Caleb Coulas, Daniel Hibbins and Cole Turcotte singles.

Carter Atkins picked up all three netminding wins.

Fulton Construction blanked Arnprior 6-0 behind Chase Parkinson’s four goals and a Jordan Vandersleen shutout. Garett McDonald and Lindsay Fulton pegged singles.

Budget Roofing lost 3-1 to Pet-

awawa in bantam, and tied Fraser’s Clothes Shop 4-4 in an exhibition contest. Jonathan Vezina scored in each game. Other Budget goals came from Frank Hanniman (1G, 2A), Travis LaFont and Justin Pearse.

Carter Blimkie was between the pipes.

Cody Corbin had three goals and Neal Gibbons one for Fraser’s, backstopped by Jonathan Carlson.

Fraser’s lost 2-1 to Petawawa in league play. Jacob Freemark scored the lone Renfrew tally.

USS defeated Renfrew Esso 7-0 and 5-1 in midget league play.

Ryan Fraser had four goals, a hat trick included. Tanner Payton added three goals and David Cooco two. Brandon Raymond, Jordan Charbonneau and Greg Gavin notched solos.

Travis Lemay had the shutout and both victories. Zach McWhirter scored for Esso.

The two Renfrew teams also met in the midget tournament Saturday at the MAC. USS erased a 3-1 deficit to win 5-3 in the C final.

Fraser and Cooco had two goals, and Kory Schroeder a goal and three helpers in front of Lemay’s 17-save effort.

Caylan Edwards, Jeremy Rio-

pelle and Joel Ferguson scored Esso markers. Schyler Sanftenberg made 20 stops.

Esso lost earlier games 4-0 and 8-0 to Smiths Falls and Athens.

USS fell 4-2 to North Dundas and 3-0 to Osgoode-Rideau.

Michael Gavin and Ryan Fraser scored USS markers against North Dundas.

Athens won the tournament 43 over the North Dundas Demons on Thomas McNamara’s third goal of the game in a shootout.

Osgoode-Rideau defeated Smiths Falls 3-0 to claim the B title.

UOV Ringette The Upper Ottawa Valley Ringette Belle B team played two games this past weekend.

UOV downed Gloucester 6-4 on goals by Alana Sluiman, Jocelyn Howes and Amber Gillan.

UOV then tied Metcalfe 6-6.

Hillary Morgan, Amber Gillan, Jocelyn Howes and Alana Sluiman chipped in with offence.

Macy McGregor was between the pipes for UOV The Tween B team won Silver at the Nepean tournament on the weekend.

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She likes to be held and cuddled and is quite playful. Winky is a quiet kitten who likes other cats.

Blynx, a six-year-old neutered male, likes attention but is not demanding. He was brought to the shelter after his family moved and abandoned him with friends. He has been here since January and is a quiet cat who gets along with other cats and wellbehaved dogs. Blynx can be shy when he first meets you but warms up quickly. Once he knows you he is very affectionate and sweet. Blynx will make a great companion for his new home.

Supplies the shelter needs: liquid laundry soap, bleach and paper towel.

Pet Pics with Santa is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 11 and 12 at the Arnprior Mall.

The shelter is collecting UPC codes from all bags of Whiskas dry cat food until the end of December 2010.

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Initially expecting perhaps a dozen girls the final tally at the end of the night was 50.

Jessica Smith, who is attending Algonquin College in recreation, was the facilitator of the group and put on an incredible event for the girls even with the somewhat overwhelming numbers. She needs to be commended for a job extremely well done.

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Crafts, a girl flick and some dancing to music and free time in the gym rounded out the evening with the girls not really wanting to leave at 9 p.m. They all enjoyed the four-hour experience and all voted to have another event like this in the early new year.

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NAPA TOURNAMENT CHAMPS NAPA Auto Parts captured championship hardware at the Eganville peewee house tournament Nov. 21. In front from left are Braedon Vincent and Jacob Miller; kneeling Brandon Hanniman, Dawson Campbell, Hunter Wright, Charlie Strader; and standing, Logan Wright, Jacob Sweeney, Eric McIntyre, Nicholas Wright, Jared Leclaire, Evan Zohr, Elysa Essiambre, Brittany Roberts. In back are members of the coaching staff, Cory Sweeney, Bobby Lavallee, Scott Campbell and Carl Wright. Photo courtesy of team manager Lesley Wright

BEHIND THE GLASS

Top teams hoist hardware ANDY SKLEPOWICZ Renfrew Curling Rink

The first draws are coming to an end and winning teams are being declared.

The day men’s Mack Gibbons trophy was won by the team of Rob Warren, Jarda Papousek, Alan Crankshaw and Gord Eady who came out on top at a perfect 9-0 while the Day Ladies Friendship trophy was claimed by the team of Faye Warren, Lee Sharpe, Kathy Berry and Bev Savicky, having only a tie to blemish an otherwise perfect record, with Faye being one of the three rookie skips in that league.

I guess you quickly pick up all the curling tricks in that household.

Thursday afternoon mixed winners were Rob Warren, Willie Lafrance, Robert Pountney and Alan Lindsay.

The 10-team Monday night set teams’ league had the quartet of Andy Sklepowicz, Russ Connors, Trent Skelhorn and Dave Rowat on top with a perfect record of 4-0.

In Wednesday Skins the team of Ed Lepack, Don Lowe, Faye Warren and Dave Anderson emerged on top when they defeated the Charlie Ricard foursome in a battle of the two top teams with Jim McGregor pinch hitting for Ed in the decisive tie breaker.

The seven-team Thursday

night mixed league, under the direction of Diane Burns, continues with its philosophy of fun first and does not declare a draw winner but does keep game scores. It, with the Friday night league helps to welcome and develop many of our new curlers.

The Friday night mixed league declared the team of Barb Westgarth, Dwight Hayward, Lee Sharpe and Louise Jamieson the winners of their draw.

In friendly action Renfrew hosted Arnprior and had four strong games.

Even the only team to end up on the wrong side of the score, the Yvonne Sklepowicz team, took a strong Arnprior foursome to a last rock.

The Jane Hunter, Charlie Ricard and Rob Warren squads provided warm consolation to their guests before all enjoyed another great meal served up by our wonderful ladies with a quick clean-up accomplished by many of the Renfrew curlers.

Renfrew then travelled to the Huntley Curling Club in Carp and enjoyed some success with the Jim Harbord and Andy Sklepowicz foursomes bringing home wins while Jane Hunter’s squad tied and Charlie Ricard and his team were real friendly and left a win for our hosts who then provided us with a wonderful meal.

Remember to sign up for the next friendly at Perth on Dec 8.

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Community Living Victorian Tea continues to grow in popularity

A gathering of about 130 ladies was on hand for the annual Victorian Tea at the Renfrew Armouries Oct. 18. Host Gloria Tunn of Community Living Renfrew County South said the Tea got its roots when Community Living was looking for a way to give back to the community. They put the idea to the Salvation Army, who came on board.

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So far, they have raised money for the building of Hospice Renfrew, the Sunshine Coach, a new machine for juvenile diabetes in Renfrew, and the Kids’ Corp with 646 O'BRIEN RD. their Best Start program.

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From left, enjoying the festivities of the Victorian Tea, from left, are Caitlyn Donohue, Molly Bruce, Rosemary Donohue and Tracy Bruce.

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Renfrew OPP detachment responds to total of 130 calls

THEFT Four tires on a car for sale were stolen from a residence last week.

The tires and rims were removed over the weekend of Nov. 12-15 at a home on Whitton Road in Renfrew. Const. Mark Yarmel is investigating.

BREAK, ENTER AND THEFT A home on Kathleen Street in Greater Madawaska Township was broken into. Construction materials and tools were stolen.

Further details at press time were not available.

MISCHIEF Young people in Renfrew continue to cause mischief on

Crime Stoppers phones are answered 24 hours a day and Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call-display or call-trace.

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DOMESTIC DISPUTES Renfrew OPP officers responded to two domestic disputes during the past week. No criminal offences occurred.

BAIL VIOLATION On Nov. 20 about 2:20 a.m., Constables Amanda Carruthers and Ryan Besner located a male in a parking lot off Eighth Street in Renfrew. He was breaching his bail condition by not remaining in Quebec. A 23-year-old male resident was arrested and held for a bail hearing, and charged with breach of an undertaking.

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On Nov. 18 about 3:40 p.m. Sgt. Steph Neufeld stopped a vehicle for speeding on Russett Drive in McNab-Braeside Township.

The male driver had been drinking and failed a roadside screening test. He was arrested and taken to the detachment for further breath tests.

A McNab-Braeside man, age 28, was charged with driving a motor vehicle with more than 80 mgs. of alcohol. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on Jan. 12, 2011.

On Nov. 21 about 3:50 a.m., police stopped a vehicle for several traffic offences on McGuinty Road in Admaston-Bromley Township.

The male driver had been drinking, and failed a roadside alcohol screening test.

After breath tests, a 25-yearold male resident of Cobden was charged with impaired driving, driving over 80 mgs., driving while disqualified, and breach of probation.

He was held in custody for a bail hearing Nov. 22. Const. John Sucee investigated.

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Killaloe OPP answers 69 calls Driving Everywhere (RIDE) programs throughout the detachment.

Officers will check for driver sobriety, proper documentation such as licence, ownership and valid insurance, seatbelts, properly installed car seats, liquor licence offences and criminal code offences.

From Nov. 15 to 22, about 200 vehicles were checked during five RIDE checks at different locations.

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Officers responded to false alarms, accidental 9-1-1 calls, neighbour disputes, domestic disturbances, animal complaints, motor vehicle collisions, traffic enforcement and mischief calls, and participated RIDE programs.

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I always remembered the advice I got about fall plowing from an elderly farm neighbour in 1970. September of that year I quit my construction job and started farming full time with my father in a partnership. We had purchased a much larger dairy operation and moved in after Thanksgiving Day –our present day farm near Renfrew – and I had about 50 acres of land to plow that fall. Plowing was my job. The neighbour advised me that after November 5 you couldn’t depend on plowing.

The ground could freeze hard and not thaw again until spring.

MAYNARD VAN DER GALIEN RURAL ROUTES It was good advice. I worked long days that October, plowing with a three-furrow plow. Winter set in early and a record amount of snow fell and it didn’t melt until March.

Some years, the fall weather is mild and plowing can be done to the end of November, and occasionally farmers can plow into December. Most years, the ground freezes around the middle of November, and then

sometimes there’s a mild spell that thaws the ground.

That’s what we experienced this past week. Plowing could continue.

Today, except for the grain corn, the harvest is completed.

October and November are the months that farmers plow some of their fields –such as hayfields and cornfields. The cereal and soybean fields are usually left untouched until spring when they are seeded with a no-till drill. Some farmers, who first believed strongly in no-till, are now doing a light tillage in the fall with a cultivator. It covers the trash and the soil will dry

quicker in the spring.

Before tractors came on the scene, farmers had to walk behind a team of horses holding the reins and the handles of a one-furrow walking plow. Farmers in those days were proud when they could plow an acre a day. And it wasn’t always great plowing sitting on a tractor without a cab on those dreary cold November days –when the ground wasn’t froze.

When you’re plowing or doing fall tillage, you have a feeling that this caps the year’s fieldwork. It’s a time to reflect back on the growing season.

It’s also a wonderful sight seeing the ground turned over in neat, straight furrows with no variation or grass showing in the furrows. The smooth, even furrows make the whole field look as if it has been turned over with one pass of a gigantic plow.

When plowing is all finished for the season, and before putting it away in the machine shed, clean off the dirt and brush grease onto the shiny mouldboards. It saves a lot of work next time you plow--scrapping off stuck on clay.

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50 COLIN ST., ARNPRIOR Fully furnished; open concept kit, L.R., which leads to back deck 12’x12’; 2 BDR, 1-4pc bath with laundry room. M.BDR with walk in closet plus fireplace; basement with BDR or Rec room; central vac, central air, F.A. Attached double car garage. Gas heat. Lot 167’ x 152’, well & septic. Call Ross at 433-1133. Asking $249,900.

19 LANE ST. DENBIGH Split Level brick & vinyl sided home; eat in kitchen; D.R., L.R., Family room, 1-2 pc, 2-4pc. baths, 3 B.R., M.B.R. has 1-4pc ensuite, plus large closet. Basement rec room17’x23’, F.A. wood heat, 1.5 car garage. Call Ross 433-1133 for further details

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935 BULGER RD. TWP. WILBERFORCE 221 CROSS ST.

COMPLETELY RENOVATED “TRY THIS ON” — Newer kit. cupboards, counter top, flooring, LR totally refurbished. Sec. fl. 3 BDRs, 1 - 4 pc. bath.

All new windows, doors, FA gas, central air, central vac. Newer 1 car detached garage, 200 amp. newer storage shed, newer paved drive, beautifully landscaped. Nothing to do. Host: Ross 433-1133.

308 WILLIAM ST., ARNPRIOR GREAT STARTER HOME or just to buy and rent; Kit, LR, 3 BDR, 1-4pc bath, 2 car detached garage; completely renovated last 3 yrs. Good size yard 68’x74’. Call Ross at 433-1133. Asking $159,900.

146 TASSE AVE. 2 BDR bungalow, kit, L.R., 1-4pc. bath, Gas heat, insulated back room for laundry and storage, partial basement, storage shed, asking $119,500, Call Ross for details 433-1133.

Kitchen, DR, Large L.R. with hardwood Fl., 14 pc bath, sec fl, 3 BDR, 1-2pc bath, full basement with rec room, BFA, Gas boiler heat, Back deck, 1 car detached garage, Don’t miss out on this home. Asking $225,000. Call Ross 433-1133.

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Raised Bungalow. Eat-in Kitchen, DR, LR, 3 Bedrooms, 1-4pc Bath, Full basement with 1 3pc Bath, rec room, Laundry room, several out buildings, approx 80 acres cleared, rest mixed bush, great hobby farm, Asking $279,900.

Call Ross for details. 433-1133

493 FORTINGTON ST. Asking $219,500.

475 LACROIX BAY RD. 2 storey brick with addition; large eat in kit., L.R., B.R., 1-4pc bath on main floor. 3 B.R., plus newLY renovated 1 pc. bath, separate 2 car garage, property overlooks Ottawa River. Full basement.

Asking $179,900. Call Ross for viewing 613-4331133.

1.5 storey home with addition Kit, L.R., 1 BDR, 1-3 pc bath on main floor.

3 BDR, 1-4pc bath on second floor. Full unfinished basement, drilled well, NEW SEPTIC SYSTEM. Call Ross 433-1133

1032A MARY ST. DOUGLAS

NEW ACREAGE LISTINGS 46 ACRES – RECREATIONAL RETREAT

Lots of road frontage, Hardwood and cedar bush, excellent buiding lot Asking $149,900. Call Ross for Details 433-1133.

Located near Springtown. Creek runs through property and leads to Madawaska River. Approx.

5 acres cleared land on front of property, Asking $159,900. Call Ross for Details 433-1133.

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103 ACRES ON FERGUSON LAKE RD.

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EADY REALTY, INC. Brokerage

29 Raglan St. S., Renfrew, ON K7V 1P8 613-432-2100 • www.century21.ca/eadyrealty

Dennis Yakaback

Morris Eady Broker of Record Res. 432-9025 Cell 432-1830

OPEN HOUSE

81 STEVENSON CRES.

Cell

432-0041

Patti Reid

Charlene Riopelle Badour

Sales Rep.

Cell

Sales Rep.

401-0197

Cell

Vincent Johnston Sales Rep.

Res. 432-7870 Cell

433-4082

433-2254

NEW LISTING

485 COUMBES LANE

33 Ma-te-way Dr. - Fine family home. 4 bedrms , 2 baths. Open concept living areas. Family room on lower level. Maintenace free exterior. Close to Ma-te-way Activity Centre and Millenium Trail. Gas heat C/A. Paved drive. call Dennis 432-0041

Unique family home. 5 bedrooms + nursery. Spacious family style kitchen with inviting dining area. 3/4 acre lot bordering the Millenioum Trail $249,900. Call Dennis at 613-432-0041 MLS #775814

Food Drive PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE CLIENTS! We are looking for your help. We have challenged the other real estate offices in town to see who collects the most food for the food bank before Dec. 10/10.

Please help us by dropping off non perishable food items at our office. Thank you for your support.

Real Estate Broker

736 ABERDEEN ST.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28 2:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. ABERDEEN ST.

177 ARTHUR

315 JENNET ST.

NEW PRICE

NEW PRICE

412 AIRMILES 500 AIRMILES

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379 AIRMILES

Only 2 units left at $209,900. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own one of these economical homes. Features include 2 bedrooms, master with ensuite and walk in closet, custom kitchen cabinets, ceramic and hardwood floors. All this on a quiet dead end street. Call Morris Eady 432-1830 or 432-2100.

Fine family home! A rear yard you must see. Over 1 acre. Spacious rooms throughout. Bright cheery kitchen with formal dining room. New gas boiler. Lots of storage. Immediate occupancy. $329,900.

Call Dennis at 613-432-0041 MLS# 770476

Five month old End Unit Garden Home.

Seven year Tarion Wwarranty. Insulated garage. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms, rec room, stainless appliances, central air.

See more photos at www. century21.ca/ eadyrealty ID 100642913. $249,900. Call Morris Eady 432-1830 or 432-2100

3 bedroom brick bungalow with 2 car garage on a quiet lot. Large sunroom overlooks the Bonnechere River. Gas fireplace and finished basement. Call Charlene 613-433-4082. $239,900. MLS #772017

Beautifully presented, shows like a dream! 3 bedrooms. Large bright kitchen.

Freshly finished pine floors. Large main bath + 2 pc bath. Double lot, hedged and fenced. $183,900. Call Dennis at 613-4320041 MLS#772085

227 MCLEAN ST.

1668 BURNSTOWN RD.

873 RAGLAN ST. S

24007 HIGHWAY 41

48 BLAIR LANE

IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY

VERY PRIVATE

360 AIRMILES

500 AIRMILES

NEW PRICE

245 AIRMILES 277 AIRMILES

590 AIRMILES

Great value! Generous sized kitchen. Living rm with hardwood floors. Full basement.

Gas heat. Immediate occupancy. $149,900.

Call Dennis at 613-432-0041. MLS #773538

Large 4 bedroom in the heart of Burnstown has tons of potential as a studio, recreational property, home business. New drilled well and frontage on the Madawask River. Main level has new laminate flooring. $179,900. Call Patti 401-0197. MLS #773175

Ready to move in to. Fresh paint and flooring. Large 100x100 ft. lot. Gas heat, central air. Family room with gas fireplace. $138,500. Call Dennis at 613-4320041 MLS #771934

Fabulous 3 BR, 3 bath bungalow on 5 acres of privacy! Very well maintained home with walk out lower level, detached 2 car garage/workshop. $285,000.

Call Patti to view 401-0197 MLS#770826

Very private and views to die for! Hand crafted 3 bedroom home on 2 private acres on top of Kennelly Mountain. 2 bedrooms on the main floor and 20’x20’ loft master.

Great for the nature enthusiast. Drilled well and septic $245,000. Easy to show - Call Patti 401-0197. MLS#741562

133 ENRIGHT RD.

768 RAGLAN ST.

256 SCHIMMENS RD.

533 GILLAN RD.

104 PRINCE AVE.

310 AIRMILES

D L O S

520 AIRMILES

249 AIRMILES

510 AIRMILES

330 AIRMILES

Great starter home located just outside Renfrew. 1/2 acre lot. 2+1 bedrooms and rec room. $124,500. Call Morris to view @ 613-432-1830.

MLS #767639

Nice raised bungalow with all the comforts. Gas heat, central air, main floor laundry. 2 full baths. Fenced yard with interlock drive and walkway. $259,900. Call Dennis at 613-432-0041.

MLS #765221

1500 sq ft country home with 3 bedrooms and 2 baths and walk-out basement. Situated on 5 acres of privacy and nature. Oil/wood heat. $164,900. Call Morris for more info MLS #767297

2544 CALABOGIE RD.

161 READY AVE.

SPACE FOR LEASE

Well constructed 3 bedroom, brick home with partially finished basement and 2 car garage. Good location on large corner lot 104’ x 209’. $255,000. Call Patti 613-401-0197.

MLS #774869

2855B HIGHWAY 132

ON BONNECHERE RIVER

Move in condition! This centrally located home has newer windows, doors, roof, flooring, kitchen and bath! Plus a mechanic’s dream... an insulated garage! $174,900. Call Charlene 433-4082 or Patti 401-0197. MLS #773415

On Duty This Weekend Charlene Riopelle Badour

378 AIRMILES

Located between Calabogie and Burnstown. Nice country lot. 1 Bedroom bungalow. Drilled well and septic $102,000.

Call Dennis to view 613-432-0041. MLS #769513

350 AIRMILES

Large 4+1 bedroom home in town & on the banks of the Bonnechere River.

Nice private back yard. A super family home. $189,000. Call Patti 401-0197.

MLS#757702

2nd Floor - 4200 Square feet, Equipped restaurant, Inexpensive lease 3rd Floor - 4200 Square feet, Cheap office space, MLS #773692. Call Vince for more info 613-433-2254

A real stunner! 3 fully finished levels of living space. Warm interior with mix of pine and hardwood floors. 4 bedroom.

3.5 baths. Nicely treed lot just under 10 acres in size. $367,000. Call Dennis to view 613-432-0041. MLS #761251

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Marianne Carroll Broker/Sales Rep. 613-433-4275

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Sherri Cobus Sales Representative 613-432-1947

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• Gorgeous little retreat in your own back yard. Private!

• 3 Bedroom, 1.5 storey home • Detached single garage • Family room with gas fireplace • Living room with wood fireplace • $209,900 MLS#767442

• Good value and space for the money • This upgraded 3 bedroom home features 2 main floor bedrooms and a 3rd bedroom loft, large dine-in kitchen with patio door to deck & hot tub • Finished rec. room with 2pc bath & gas airtight stove

63 ALVA DRIVE

• Family room perfect for games and noise • Oversized lot in Cotieville • Large bright country kitchen with island • Detached single garage + attached double carport • Great Family Home!

• $189,900 MLS#768400

• Large fenced back yard • Call now for your personal viewing!

1048 MADAWASKA STREET 640 COLTON ROAD • • • •

200 ACRES with Hunt camp Immediate occupancy Only 15 minutes to town Recreational land great for hunting, hiking, 4 wheeling, snowmobiling & skiing • $239,900 MLS#749834

Catherine O'Neil Broker/Manager 613-432-2333

24 VIMY BLVD.

• Well built stone & brick bungalow on outskirts of Cobden • Sunken living room with hardwood flooring, 12’ ceilings, large windows and propane fireplace • Fully finished lower level with propane fireplace and outside entry to double heated garage MLS #755689

19 HAROLD AVENUE 21 AIRTH BLVD.

Christena McNab Sales Representative 613-570-1443

FEATURE PROPERTY

BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED FAMILY HOME

87 McBRIDE ROAD Raised bungalow currently under construction. Located on the outskirts of Renfrew on .99 acre this new home features open concept kitchen/dining/ living area, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths with ceramic & hardwood flooring throughout.

Good sized foyer, attached single garage, covered front porch & efficient gas heat. Fully warranted under TARION. You will not be disappointed in the quality of this home! Call today for all the details!

Gerry O'Neil Broker of Record/Owner 613-432-2333

• CALABOGIE LAKE Waterfront Home • Fully furnished 1-1/2 Storey, 3 bedroom home • Stone fireplace in living room • Sitting area at the water’s edge with steps leading into the lake • Nothing to do but move in and enjoy the lake • $279,900 MLS#775433

MLS #771645

708 FOURTH AVENUE • Extremely well kept bungalow on quiet street • Fully insulated garage/workshop with wood stove • Fully finished lower level with gas fireplace • Very close to Millennium Trail • Central air and natural gas bbq hook-up • $209,900 MLS#775840

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME TODAY!

170 QUEEN STREET • • • •

A lot for a little for this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home Affordable living for 1st time home buyers Trendy interior with spacious family room Centrally located within walking distance to downtown • Forget renting and check it out • $129,900 MLS#757792

131 PATRICK AVENUE • • • •

This is the home for great beginnings 2 Bedrooms & 4pc bath Main floor mud room/laundry Only a couple of blocks to the grocery store, bank, school, shopping & restaurants • Fenced rear yard • $117,500 MLS#773363

161 BANK STREET SOUTH Excellent in-town building lot.

MLS#770784 McBRIDE ROAD 1.48 acres just minutes from Renfrew MLS#744079 46 HARAMIS DRIVE Prime location for this in-town building lot MLS#769906 660 HYDRO BAY ROAD Waterfront on 19 Acres MLS#755153 668 HYDRO BAY ROAD Waterfront on 17.37 Acres MLS#758808 LACROIX BAY ROAD Waterfront building lot with 225’ frontage MLS#751284

48 HALL AVENUE • Turn of the Century Gracious 2 storey home • Immediate occupancy • Spacious interior with all original hardwood floors, trim, doors & staircase • Fireplace in formal living room • Truly one of a kind with excellent potential MLS#771752

16 ROBERT COLIN LANE • Nice park setting • 2 bedroom mobile home situated in Cedar Haven Park • Move-in condition • Available for immediate occupancy • All appliances included in sale • $109,900 MLS#768246

NEW PRICE

463 JESSUP ROAD 5961 MATAWATCHAN ROAD

99 STEVENSON CRES.

• Neat as a pin in Griffith • 2 bedroom home nestled away from the hustle and bustle • Large out building + sheds, all with tin roofs • Wood stove in dining room • $79,500 MLS#759114

• Move-in before Winter, Immediate Occupancy • 3 bedroom home with 2 baths • 1800 sq. ft. of living space • Situated on 2 acres with plenty of trees in prime residential area • $349,900 MLS# 746206

• Nice area, Nice yard, Nice house!

• 2+2 bedroom home on one acre, private setting • Bevelled French doors • Open concept kitchen/dining room • Lots of storage • Detached insulated garage 25’ x 30’ • Access to Mink Lake • $289,900 MLS# 747241

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

1452 KOHLSMITH ROAD 97 AIRTH BLVD. • 3 bedroom bungalow with attached garage • Large rooms • Situated in great neighbourhood • Immediate Occupancy – Motivated Seller!

• Solarium with own heat source • $197,000 MLS#752968

• Cozy living room with wood stove says “Welcome Home” • 2 Bedroom bungalow with finished lower level • Great location for commuters to Renfrew or Pembroke • Double detached garage • Comfort and Low Maintenance • $189,000 MLS#767611

FOR LEASE

98 & 100 RAGLAN STREET SOUTH • Packed with Potential • Great location for this prime commercial property • Recently renovated and ready for immediate occupancy • 2 – one bedroom apartments upstairs and main level could be used for retail space, offices or restaurant • $289,900 MLS#775296

52A VIRGIN LAKE LANE

6140 HWY. #132, DACRE • Opportunity is knocking • Well established gas/diesel station & convenience/grocery store • 3 bedroom residence above store with approx. 1200 sq. ft. of living space • 1320 sq. ft. workshop/garage at the same address • $269,000 MLS#766371

• • • • •

Nestled near the lake 4 season cottage/chalet Neat & tidy Comes completely furnished Sauna room (great for cool evenings & after a day of skiing) • Close to Calabogie Peaks • $159,900 MLS# 765911

627 FORTINGTON STREET • Put your business where it can be seen!

• Close to HWY#17 & box stores • Bright & spacious with 2 front door access • Private office in back • Two handicap accessible washrooms MLS#770869

72 PRINCE STREET • Great spot for a professional office or your own business • Heat & hydro included • Central to downtown area • Rental unit is in lower level • 4 separate rooms + waiting & reception area

November 25, 2010 - The Renfrew Mercury

39 Renfrew Ave. W., Unit 1 Renfrew, Ontario 613-432-8122

1910: Jamieson estate presents land to St. Francis Xavier Church NOVEMBER 25, 1910 LAND PRESENTED TO ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CHURCH BY THE JAMIESON ESTATE: The Roman Catholic Church of Renfrew, we learn, is preparing to enlarge and improve more than their school premises. They have purchased a residence on Bonnechere Street, near the rear of the Separate School. It was rumoured they had also purchased one of Dr. Connolly’s properties to the north of the school, but that lacks confirmation. We learn, however, from authentic sources that after the school is enlarged, the attention of the congregation will, in due course, be turned to enlarging the present edifice or building a new one. Taking time by the forelock, additional land was looked for and the Jamieson estate was asked to sell a block of the lime kiln property back of the church. The response we are told by M.r F.M. Devine was a generous one; for Mr. Jamieson presented the congregation with a block 30 x 152 feet free. This appreciated act given the congregation practically 50 feet to lengthen their church as they have 20 feet between the present back wall and the fence line.

RETURNS FROM VISIT TO BOSTON MASSACHUSETTS: Mr. F.D. Vickers, superintendent for the Renfrew Machinery Co., returned from a visit to Boston and Worchester, where he was engaged in business having to do with the manufacture of cream separators. Different makes of separators are manufactured in the United States and Mr. Vickers notes that whereas these machines can enter Canada free of customs charges the American

OLGA LEWIS FROM THE OLD FILES articles are protected by a high duty. This leads to what is known in the commercial world as “dumping.”

NOVEMBER 28, 1935 LIVE DEER IN TOWN SURPRISES DACREAN: Mr. Harry Legris of Dacre is not surprised when seeing a “forest beauty” in field or woods around Dacre, but when coming to Renfrew and gazing upon one running up Lochiel Street, that was news indeed. The deer’s tongue was hanging out, as if having been long chased.

It entered the town from the south and was heading in the direction of the Bonnechere when Mr. Legris and a few others saw it. It was a doe and a nice one. Someone said it probably came from the woods around Arnprior.

POSTMASTER STEWART NOT RESIGNING: There is a persistent rumour that Mr. D.W. Stewart is about to resign the position of postmaster in the town of Renfrew, an office which he has filled very acceptably to the public for almost 13 years.

The rumour has no foundation, in fact.

Aspirants, if aspirants there be, perhaps are unaware that today a written examination of no slight nature must be passed before appointment. A university graduate, Mr. Stewart succeeded the late Mr. A.A. Wright without undergoing a test of this kind.

NOVEMBER 18, 1970 NEW INDUSTRY UNDERWAY WITH OFFICIAL SOD TURNING: The first step towards the start of construction of another new industry for Renfrew was taken Monday afternoon, when the sod turning ceremonies for R.E. Hodgins Industries Limited was held. Mrs. Howard Haramis, wife of Mayor Haramis, officiated at the ceremonies at the site of the new plant on Tupper street between Joffre and Haig avenues. At the official announcement of the new industry held at the Renfrew Council Chamber, prior to the sod turning, Murray McBride, MP for Lanark, Renfrew and Carleton, explained that the firm was receiving a grant of $79,200 from the Department of Economic Expansion

under the incentive plan, based partly on a figure of $4,000 per new job created.

JOYNT CANDIDATE FOR DEPUTY REEVE: Dave Joynt, local businessman and a councillor for the past four years, announced Tuesday he would be running for the office of deputy reeve in the December elections. Mr. Joynt and his wife Jeannie have four children, two boys and two girls. He headed the polls in the elections two years ago. Incumbent Deputy Reeve Phil Bolger has announced his intention of seeking the office of Mayor, Councillor Mrs. Kate Miller told the Mercury-Advance if she contested any office this year it would be that of deputy reeve.

For help doing research at Heritage Renfrew call Olga Lewis at 613-432-6958.

Open House Guide Your key to must-see homes in the area!

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Cliff Judd, Sales Rep. 613-868-2659

For more information on these and other listings, please check out the regular real estate ads in this edition.

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Every home in Ontario must have working smoke alarms - it’s the law.

Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside sleeping areas. Test the alarms once a month and replace the batteries at least once a year.

The annual Christmas craft sale at the AFAC Wing was held Friday and Saturday. The event was well attended as people came out to get an early jump on Sisters Lucien Cloutier and Irma Kobus were concen- Christmas. You name it, and it was probably availtrating on the knitting needles at the Wing Craft able. Craft-goers enjoy a laugh while checking out one of the tables.

Show. Mercury photos by Peter Clark

Nativity Scene lighting Sunday in Low Square

Valley Wide Real Estate Brokerage Lisa Dunbar, Sales Rep. (cell) 613-633-0062

73 Plaunt Street, Renfrew 613-433-3626

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The 2010 worship service and lighting of the life-sized Nativity scene in Low Square will be held the first Sunday of Advent, Sunday, Nov. 28.

The lighting of the Vern Yemen Memorial Nativity Scene gets underway at 7 p.m. All are welcome.

The service and lighting ceremony is hosted annually by the Renfrew and Area Put Christ Back into Christmas committee.

The night will include music and the singing of Christmas carols, notes organizer Diana Wakely.

REALTY LTD., Brokerage

Teri Leech, Sales Rep. (cell) 613-433-6994

TERESA B. HALEY Broker of Record

Renfrew 9 RAGLAN ST., RENFREW • prime location at busy corner on the main street.

• ample parking.

• flexible lease rates.

• finanicing available(ie: francise fees)OAC. • owner is very motivated.

IN CENTRE TOWN on cor ner lot with NEW excellent parking & LISTING convenient drivethru driveway. 3 brs., bathro o m , & u p g r a d e d open porch on 2nd flr.

Features family room/ 4 t h b e d ro o m , 2 n d bathroom, & laundry room on main floor. Central air. Gas hot water heater/08. Attractive large 3-season Sun Space w/privacy MLS #776793 windows/09, $168,000.

Call Lisa 613-633-0062.

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Newer 2 bedroom raised bungalow 44 acres bordered by Crown Land Creek and Bonus Hunt Camp $155,000. MLS#772124 CALL TERI 613-433-6994.

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BEAVERS INVESTITURE Investiture for Beavers was held Oct. 11 in the gymnasium at St. Thomas the Apostle School. Investiture is the ceremony for welcoming new leaders and Beavers to the group.

They learn their Beaver Law, that a Beaver has fun, works hard and helps family and friends, and the Beaver motto Sharing, Sharing, Sharing. In front row from left are Trevon Edwards, Taylor Andrews, Josephine Habe, Kolby Peplinski, Devon Sabourin, Jacob Abercrombie, Todd Hoffmann; middle row, Drew Freemark (Beaver in training), Spencer Hoffmann, Ethan Quade, Garrett Box, Kailey Andrews, Lila Pole, Spencer Pole, Owen Brabant; and back row, Bradley Hogan, Daniel Quigley-Heeney, Alexis Iob, Malcolm McKenna, Brandt Habel, Olivia Gravelle and Michael Widdows-Wilmont. Mercury photo by Peter Clark

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NATURE

A little tender loving care goes a long way Terry Pierce sent us this email: Hi Ila and Jim: Many years ago, I read an article about a woman who worked in a new high rise building in Toronto. She reported that a lot of birds crashed into the window near her desk.

She said if you can get the crashed bird immediately, blow into its open beak (no mouth to beak contact), it will eventually clear its closed throat and will swallow and start breathing by itself.

It will be in shock, though,

A dark-eyed junco on the mend.

Photo by Jim Feguson

JIM FERGUSON SCENE FROM THE HAWK’S EYE and sometimes needs some gentle treatment to get over the trauma.

I usually sit outside with it in my hand until it flies away.

I have saved many over the years using this method. Within the past two weeks I have used it to help a dark-eyed junco.

I wash my hands thoroughly after handling the birds.

Terry Pierce Cobden Thank you, Terry, for this anecdote.

Jim and Ila: There are three flocks of wild turkeys on and about our property. Early this afternoon, we noticed a number of these birds had decided to fly up into the pine trees. unusual for the time of day.

I wondered if there was a fisher lurking, as I had encountered one rustling around in the woods a few weeks ago.

A few birds remained on the ground while several roosted in

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the trees.

In a few moments, a goshawk settled on a nearby branch. Then as quickly as the hawk arrived, it flew off to the west. The turkeys flew down from the trees, an amazing sight in itself!

Are the turkeys not a little too large for a goshawk? Would the hawk try for one if hungry enough?

Julia Dawn Thank you, Julia. Adult turkeys are definitely too large for a goshawk to take, but there could be immature birds in the rafter for the taking.

The goshawk would be attracted by the movement of the turkeys. A group of turkeys is called a rafter of turkeys.

PEAHENS ON THE LOOSE Hello Jim and Ila: I was walking east of Renfrew, when I saw several wild turkeys feeding in a field. On looking at them more closely through my binoculars, I was surprised to see a different species of bird with a brilliant blue head, neck and breast feeding with the turkeys.

This different bird was, I believe, a male Indian peafowl, which had presumably escaped from captivity.

Yesterday, my wife and I were walking in the same area and again saw the Indian peafowl accompanying the turkeys.

Regards, Cedric Wright Cedric, the bird you saw was definitely a male member of the peahen family. Each fall these birds begin to wander looking for females and a larger territory. It is unusual to see a bird that appears to be out of place.

GREAT GRAY OWL Deanna Joe saw a large gray bird come into her yard in search of food. She noticed the large size, prominent brown and gray facial discs and the yellow eyes. These are the field marks of a great gray owl.

The northern owls move into our area during years when there is a shortage of lemmings on the Tundra.

Great grays and snowys must move south or starve, about

every four or five years. In the years when the food source is adequate they remain on their home range.

ACTIVE FEEDERS Paul and Bonnie Ouellet have a very active feeder this year.

Evening grosbeaks, purple finches and goldfinches, nuthatches, hairy and downy woodpeckers, mourning doves, juncos, and this week a male cardinal, arrived.

Days when the temperature is below freezing is time to put out suet or fat mixtures for the birds.

There are many commercial products, but if you wish to make your own, mix peanut butter, lard and seed of some kind (rolled oats, sunflower, cracked corn or millet), and feed it in suet logs, pine cones or suet feeders. The birds love it.

Enjoy your birding.

Ila and Jim Ferguson, 5313 River Road, RR 5, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3Z8. E-mail jamesh@nrtco. net or phone 613-432-2738.

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COBDEN AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Newly renovated apartments, 1 bedroom $575/mnth Bachelor $500/mnth Hydro extra. Laundry and parking on site. No smoking, no pets. Call 613-851-4630

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1 mature quiet adult $725, LARGE CLEAN WELL preferred. maintained 1 bedroom available Jan 1. Call apt. Downtown in quiet Dan 432-2268 adult building, 2nd floor. Fridge, stove, first SPECIAL!! SPECIAL!! & last. $475 plus Hy- Cozy one bedroom dro. 613-432-4456 apartment Westwinds on Robert Drive, fridge, LARGE TWO BED- stove, carpeting, water ROOM on the second intercom, laundry fafloor in clean, quiet cilities, reasonable rent, building close to down- call 613-432-8417, town. Security door ac- Wilson Investments cess, gas heat, laundry facilities on site. Please call 613-432-3319 ROOM

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Missing since Saturday November 20, across from Stringers Lane.

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NEEDED NOW-AZ DRIVERS & OWNER OPS-. We seek professional safety-minded drivers to join a leading int’l carrier with financial stability; competitive pay and benefits; great lanes; quality freight; on dry vans only. Brand new trucks available. Lease program Available. Call Celadon Canada, Kitchener. 1-800-3320518 www.celado ncanada.com

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HELP WANTED

Business to Business Telemarketer Ezipin is seeking a energetic, target driven individual to identify, qualify and develop prospective customers for our electronic prepaid solutions and services across Canada and the U.S. This individual must possess a professional phone manner, the ability to work to deadlines and superior communications skills. Call centre experience is an asset but demonstrated customer relation skills are a must. This is a fulltime position in a small friendly, environment, with base salary, commissions and extensive benefits.

Please forward your resume, cover letter and salary expectations to: hr@ezipin.ca or fax (613) 831-6678 HOMEWORKERS NEEDED!!! Full & Part Time Positions Are Available - Will Train .

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Personal Support Worker (part-time) We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Marianhill is an equal opportunity employer.

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Handyman / Restoration Technician Looking for someone with construction experience for year round, full time work. We restore buildings that have been damaged by fire or water in Renfrew County. Duties include handy man jobs, water removal, board ups, building tear-outs, and general clean up. Must have drywall installation and finishing experience, tools, reliable transportation, good driving record and pass screening process. Competitive wages and benefits package offered. Please email resume to jobs@helfertys.com CL22186

HELP WANTED Local law office requires experienced legal secretary, possibly 3-4 days per week.

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DRUM SET for sale. Excellent condition. Includes stool. Asking $200. Bass guitar with hard case and brand new amplifier. $125 each or $200 for the pair. Call 613-4339467 WORLD CLASS DRUMMER (of Five Man Electrical Band) is now accepting students. Private lessons, limited enrollment, free consultation. Call Steve, 613831-5029. w w w. s t eve h o l l i n g worth.ca

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RECREATION PROGRAMMER (Part Time – Maternity Leave up to December 2011) Under the direction of the Client Programs/Outreach Supervisor, the Recreation Programmer provides individual or group therapy and recreational programming for the purpose of reactivating clients with varying abilities, enabling them to attain their maximum physical, social, and mental potential. This programming includes planning, implementing and evaluating recreation, social and educational programs for the diversified members of the Day Program/Client Program population. All programs offered are consistent with the Mission and Philosophy of Care at Bonnechere Manor and the Ministry of Health standards and guidelines.

Qualifications: • High School graduate or equivalent • Successful completion of the Recreation and Leisure Services Diploma or equivalent from an approved College or University • A Certificate in Gerontology or relevant knowledge and experience is an asset • Certificate – Food Safety Awareness Program recognized by a Public Health Unit • Must display competencies of Personal Sensitivity/Empathy, Flexibility/Adaptability, Teamwork; Communication, Creative Thinking, and Efficiency

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COUNTY OF RENFREW Employment Opportunity

Compensation: $21.97 - $22.31 per hour. No benefits.

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Please send your resume, stating Competition #10-119, by 4:00 p.m., Monday, December 6, 2010 to: Human Resources County of Renfrew 9 International Drive Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5 FAX: (613) 735-7590 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.

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LIVE OUT CAREGIVER for 2 children in our home. Mon, Wed and every second Fri. 7:30-4. Children ages 1 and 3 years old.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Position: 1.0 FTE Addictions Counsellor Outreach Position (1 year contract: December 2010 to November 2011, with possibility of becoming permanent) Date Posted: November 18, 2010 Location: Renfrew head ofďŹ ce and the Pembroke Satellite ofďŹ ce Duties: - provide intake/screening, assessments, and develop treatment plans with appropriate clients - provide community treatment and case management to clients within a community treatment setting, including crisis intervention - monitor client progress and revise treatment plan as necessary - demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team setting - participate in supervision and team meetings - work collaboratively with the Renfrew County Addiction Treatment System

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Are you looking for a fast-paced, creative and challenging work environment? Is working with energetic, passionate people focused on winning the right place for you? Metroland Media – Ottawa Region office has excellent opportunities for individual’s that are committed to building a career in sales; this is an entry level position with huge growth potential. You will be asked to produce results and devote time and effort required to consistently improve results.

The candidate we seek will demonstrate exceptional abilities in... • Prospecting and closing customers with advertising sales opportunities. • Cold-calling new or non-serviced businesses in Ottawa and surrounding area. • Creative thinking style and an ability to problem-solve • Self-starter with loads of initiative who needs minimal direction • High energy and a positive attitude • Excellent verbal and written skills • Literate in computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel • Driven for success • Excellent organizational skills This is a career position. You like to produce results and devote whatever time and effort is required to consistently produce improved results. Remuneration includes: Base Salary Car Allowance Commissions Bonus incentive plan Benefits package and group RSP plan Post Secondary Education an asset but not a pre-requisite.

Job Title: Temporary Full-Time (Maternity Leave Contract) Reporter/Photographer Department: Editorial Department Location: Perth

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Are you looking for a fast-paced, creative and challenging work environment? Is working with energetic, passionate people the right place for you? Do you have a air for writing? Do you enjoy contributing to a team? Do you have a passion for news and features and capturing the essence of every story? Do you have an eye for design and a willingness to learn? Are you detail-oriented, with superior written and verbal communication skills? Are you web-savvy?

613-433-3993 459 Albert St. Renfrew ON K7V 1V8 info@hospicerenfrew.ca

Job Summary: We are currently seeking a Reporter/Photographer for the Perth Courier. Primary duties will include interviewing, writing stories, shooting photos and videos and uploading content to the web. Copy editing, layout of pages and proofreading will also be required. The successful candidate will be a conďŹ dent, motivated, exible self starter with extensive news experience and strong news judgment. ProďŹ ciency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop will be considered assets.

COMING EVENTS

CHRISTMAS BAKE & CRAFT Sale, Saturday N ov. 27 ,11 : 0 0 - 2 : 0 0 p.m. Renfrew Baptist Church (across from the Fire Hall) NOVEMBER 28th 7:00pm, Castleford United Church presents CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT, readings, carols, special music to celebrate first Sunday of Advent. Offerings for Renfrew Food Bank, enjoy refreshments afterwards.

Call 613432-6589 for more information.

QualiďŹ cations • College or university degree/diploma in journalism or relevant experience • At least two years experience in a busy newsroom • Detail-oriented with superior writing, editing, page layout and English-language skills • A commitment to quality and the ability to manage a multitude of tasks • Willingness to embrace change and advance the corporate vision • Proven results driver • Must be able to work well independently • Ability to be creative and have vision for a strong newspaper page layout • Ability to adhere to daily deadlines a necessity

THE ANNUAL SEASONS Greeting Craft Fair and Sale.

Nov. 27& 28, 10am to 4pm Stittsville Arena Warner-Copitts Lane Fundraiser for Ottawa Humane Society.

Contact Gord 613-592-4376

Reporting to the Managing Editor – Ottawa Valley Group. The successful applicant for this union position will have news reporting experience as well as the creativity and drive necessary to produce a superior product in constantly changing times. Interested and qualiďŹ ed candidates should submit their resumes by November 29th, 2010.

Interested candidates are asked to forward their resumes to: Nancy Gour Metroland Media – Ottawa Region ngour@metroland.com We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted Job Category: Sales CL22191

Jason Marshall Managing Editor Email: jason.marshall@metroland.com

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Please send your resume to: Lise Laframboise, Executive Director Pathways Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services 39 Renfrew Ave. West, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 2Y2 Fax:

PUBLIC NOTICE

Police Services Board monthly meeting Tuesday November 30th, 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers, 477 Stone Rd Public is welcome

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CHILD CARE WANTED

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BIRTHDAYS

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BIRTHS

Nov. 30, 2010

to Andrew Dick and All Sponsors, Players and Helpers for the success of the Third Annual Hold ‘Em for Hospice in memory of J.J. and Rose Marie Enright

Love & Kisses Mommy, Daddy & Connor Grandma & Grandpa Dick Grandma & Grandpa Smith

Love — Mommy, Daddy & Rourke

Liam Mark Muldoon born Sept. 15, 2010 Sudbury, Ont. Proud parents are Carrie Cybulski & Mark Muldoon

Wish Heaven had a phone so we could hear your voice again.

We thought of you today, But that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday, And the days before that too.

We think of you in silence, We often speak your name.

All we have are memories and a picture in a frame.

Your memory is a keepsake from which we will never part.

God has you in His arms, We have you in our hearts.

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Proud grandparents: Morris & Cathy Cybulski Greg & Pat Muldoon along with great grandma Aileen Cybulski wish to welcome the safe arrival of their 1st grandson & great grandson

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Doris, Lorne, Darryl and families

CARDS OF THANKS

PEMBROKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL INC. L’HOPITAL REGIONAL DE PEMBROKE INC.

We are currently recruiting for the following position: • Director of Plant Maintenance The Director is responsible for the provision of strategic leadership and direction for the physical plant and facilities. The Director has primary accountability for the safe and efficient operation of the 300,000 square foot physical plant for the main campus, a warehouse and a number of residential properties. The Director ensures that all architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, biomedical and environmental components of the plant and facilities are fully and efficiently operational. As a dynamic leader, directs a team of trades and other personnel in carrying out the duties of this position.

REQUIREMENTS: • B.Sc. Engineering or B. Engineering • Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements • Minimum of five (5) years experience in a senior level management position • Demonstrated ability to address all HVAC systems in the Hospital • Experience in a multi-site health care setting • Experience in capital expansion projects or renovation planning • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively and with respect • Excellent interpersonal, leadership and team building skills • Project management skills • Ability to prioritize • Proficient in the use of a variety of computer software programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint • Experience working with unions • Familiar with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHIMS Legislation • Knowledge of fire and building codes, plumbing codes, electrical codes, CSA standards and infection control guidelines • Knowledge of Hospital Life and Safety systems including medical gases, nurse call systems, fire suppression systems • Knowledge of drawings, blueprints and specifications • Must have demonstrated ability to meet the attendance standards of the Hospital • Bilingualism is an asset Qualified candidates should submit their resumes by Friday, December 17, 2010 to: Human Resources, Pembroke Regional Hospital, 705 Mackay Street, Pembroke, Ontario, K8A 1G8 or FAX: (613) 732-6348 or e-mail recruitment@pemreghos.org We thank all candidates for applying, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged.

An equal opportunity employer/Visit our Website www.pemreghos.org

IN MEMORIAM

We would like to express our heartfelt thank you for the outpouring of love and support when our dad Pat suddenly passed away.

To our family, friends, neighbours and coworkers you will never know how much we truly appreciate everything you have done. Thank you for the beautiful floral tributes, donations to The Sunshine Coach and Hospice Renfrew, cards, visitations to our homes and the funeral home and the food brought to our homes.

Thank you to the Renfrew Fire Department, Ambulance Paramedics, Renfrew Police and Dr. Buxton, Tammy and the wonderful emergency room staff at RVH for the care, respect and compassion shown not only to dad but to our whole family. To The McPhail and Perkins Funeral Home Staff thank you. Your compassion and guidance at this very difficult time is greatly appreciated Matt.

To Dad’s Pallbearers, Chris, Will, Dan, Josh, Kevin, Robbie, Honorary Pallbearers Uncle Johnny and Uncle Nick and to Tommy and Jonathon for doing the readings, Thank you, we love all of you.

RYAN LOWE January 9, 1978 – November 30, 2009

Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there. I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glints on snow.

I am the sunlight and ripened grain.

I am the gentle Autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circling flight.

I am the soft star shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and weep: I am not there ~ I did not die.

Sadly missed by Judy and Bob Cressman And Jon Lowe (Lindsey Cameron)

To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.

Amanda, Megan, Taylor and the Curry Family

CURRIE-MILLS, John With treasured memories of our beloved husband, father and grand father who passed away November 27th, 2005.

Like falling leaves The years slip by But loving memories Never die.

Sadly missed, Jean and family

Always remembered, Lynda, Ross, Kevin and Casey

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Pembroke Regional Hospital, located 150 km northwest of Ottawa, is a regional acute care hospital offering a variety of acute and ambulatory care services including medicine, surgery, maternal and child care, regional mental health care, regional rehabilitation, district stroke centre, emergency and intensive care. Our state of the art digital diagnostic imaging department offers a wide variety of diagnostic modalities including CT and nuclear medicine. In our continuing efforts to bring health care services closer to home, we have expanded in the areas of systemic therapy and geriatric day program. In partnership with the Ottawa Heart Institute we offer an ambulatory cardiac rehabilitation program.

IN MEMORIAM

HANNIMAN, Philip RATHWELL, Leo. K. Accidentally Nov. 26, Nov.13,1931 2000 Nov.27,2009 In loving memory of a In a quiet country dear husband, father, graveyard grandfather & great Where the gentle grandfather. breezes blow Lies the one we loved Our thoughts go back so dearly as they often do Whom we lost ten And we treasure the years ago memories we have of May the words of love you blow softly No longer in our lives And whisper for you to to share hear But in our hearts, you’re That we miss you and always there love you The gates of memories And wish that you were will never close here.

We miss you more than anyone knows Dad, Mom Martha, Randy, Greg, Always in our minds Ryan & Nick Forever in our hearts We will always miss MACPHERSON, Helen you In loving memory of a Love dear mother and grand Irene, Dianne, Grace, mother who passed Bruce, Lorne, Joanne & away November 21, families 1999.

MULDOON

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN MEMORIAM

CARDS OF THANKS

ROGAN MOONEY

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MCNULTY, In loving memory of a dear mother Janet who left us 3 years ago November 15, 2007.

PRINCE, Kathleen May In loving memory of a We little knew that wonderful wife and morning mother who passed God was going to call away November 28, your name, 2000.

In life we loved you dearly We all miss you very In death we do the much. Your grandchilsame. dren are beautiful and we know that you It broke our hearts to watch over them from lose you above.

You did not go alone, You are in our thoughts For part of us went with and prayers. you The day God called Love you always you home.

Peter, Jamie, Marc and families Now all we have are memories And your picture in a frame, We think of you in silence And often speak your name.

A million times we’ve thought of you A million times we’ve cried, If loving you could have saved you You would have never died.

Our family chain is broken And nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one The chain will link again.

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Loved and Missed Keith, Anita, Kendra and Riley

A booklet of commemorative verses is available at this newspaper.

We sincerely hope it will prove to be of service to readers who are desirous of selecting a suitable verse for their In Memoriam.

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DEATHS

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Charbonneau, Edola Mary (Fitzgerald) At Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew, on Monday, November 08, 2010.

Edola Charbonneau, age 85 of Renfrew, was the loving mother of Patricia Elder (John) of Brooklin, Mary Lou Charbonneau of Renfrew, Margaret Charbonneau (Morris) of Whitby, Michael Charbonneau (Josee) of Chesterville, Karen Charbonneau (Kevin) of Ottawa and Christopher Charbonneau (Lesley) of Virginia.

Loved grandmother of 5 and great-grandmother of 5. Survived by her sister; Sister Leona Fitzgerald of Kingston. Predeceased by her parents Patrick and Catherine (McAlpine) Fitzgerald, and her brothers and sisters Loretta, Patrick, Marguerite, Jim, Joe, Olive and a granddaughter Sarah. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Edola’s family received relatives and friends at the M.G. Daly Funeral Home (200 Old Hastings Rd., Maynooth) on Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Mass was celebrated, at St. Ignatius Martyr Church on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with Father Jim Beanish officiating.

Interment, St. Ignatius Martyr Cemetery, Maynooth.

As expressions of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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Ian died peacefully in Ottawa, with family by his side, on November 20, 2010, in his 80th year. The son of Harold and Hilda Ballantyne, Ian grew up in Kitchener, graduated from Royal Military College and Queen’s University, and then pursued a military career. He retired to Calabogie, Ontario.

He is predeceased by his daughter Patricia, his parents, and his brother Jim. He will be lovingly remembered by his daughters; Peigi Dumouchel (Bryan), Sandra Ballantyne (Ibrahim Daibes), Nora Ballantyne (Chris Savage) and their mother Mary Ballantyne (nee Troup). Proud Papa to Meaghan, Gerry, Cole, Khalil, Rowan, Danna and Mara. He will be greatly missed by his Calabogie friends. A service to celebrate Ian’s life will be held at the Pinecrest Remembrance Chapel, 2500 Baseline Road, Ottawa on Monday, November 29, at 2 pm, with reception to follow.

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Peacefully after a lengthy illness at St. Mary’s On The Lake Hospital, on Saturday, November 20th, 2010,

LILLIAN EMILY COLE,

Community Calendar items must be submitted by noon Friday, the week preceding publication. Items are published as space permits. Submit your event to lucy. hass@metroland.com.

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Suddenly on Sunday November 7th, 2010 at the age of 63. Beloved father of Christopher and Pamela (Daryl Steele). Dear grandpapa to Maxx and Luke. Loving companion of Susan Boyland. Predeceased by brothers Jack and Bob. He will be sadly missed by his nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at the Goulet Funeral Home 310 Argyle St. S, Renfrew on Wednesday November 10th 2010 from 6-9pm. Funeral Services were held in the funeral home on Thursday November 11th at 10:00am. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneralhome.com

Of Bond Road, Milford, at the age of 85.

Beloved wife of the late Keith.

Loving mother of Linda Patrick of Kingston, Robert and his wife Heather of Sydenham; Bruce and his wife May Ellen of Orillia, Kevin of Milford and the Late Jennifer Cole-Cheng.

Dear Sister of Peggy Putnam of Renfrew and the late Robert Byers.

Loved and missed by her many grandchildren and great grandchildren Lovingly remembered by her many nieces and nephews.

A PRIVATE FAMILY GRAVESIDE SERVICE WILL BE HELD Reverend Jean Wilson Officiating.

Interment Cherry Valley Cemetery.

If desired, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family and can be left at the funeral home.

ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO, THE WHATTAM FUNERAL HOME 33 MAIN STREET, PICTON, ON. On-line donations and condolence at www.whattamfuneralhome.com

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Stephen, Albert (“Steve”) passed away peacefully on November 18, 2010 at Trillium Ridge, Kingston Ontario. Born on July 30, 1915 , throughout his long life, Steve called Newcastleupon-Tyne, England as well as Peterborough, Carleton Place, Renfrew, Kingston, Ontario, and his beloved “Camelot” home. Steve was a proud Canadian, a Juno Beach D-Day Survivor, who served his country with distinction in WWII and remained an active member of his Legion. As an organist for Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church, adored choir leader, and treasured teacher to hundreds of children, Steve touched the lives of countless people with his contagious love of music. Steve was a member of the Kiwanis Club and Masonic Lodge in Renfrew. Beloved father to Ronald and Anne (David Milne).

Papa to Gregg and Robyn (Scott Clayfield).

Grand Papa to Alexis. Friend to all who knew him. Steve, Dad, Papa, and Friend: may you now join your cherished wife Muriel for an eternity in heaven knowing you will live forever in the hearts and warm memories of those you leave behind.

The family received friends on Saturday, November 20, 2010 from 2-5 p.m. at the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes - 435 Davis Drive, Kingston (Taylor Kidd Blvd. & Centennial Drive). A funeral serivce was celebrated on Sunday November 21, 2010 in the chapel at 1:00 p.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to Trillium Ridge Centre or to Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church in Renfrew.

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Seniors’ Tuesday events • Champlain Seniors (55+) floor shuffleboard and euchre every Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the AFAC Wing. $5 membership/year.

Potluck Tuesdays noon. Marg 613-4322560.

• Renfrew Seniors Club 51 (50+) four-hand euchre at 7 p.m. at the Renfrew Recreation Centre. Membership $5 yearly. For information, call Shirley 432-3474.

UNTIL DEC. 15 Mitten Trees sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi will be in all financial institutions starting Friday, Nov. 12. The mittens will benefit the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper and must be submitted by Dec. 15.

NOV. 29 TO DEC. 3 Christmas Cheer applications Monday, Nov. 30 to Friday, Dec. 3 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Salvation Army Thrift Store, 50 Prince Ave., Renfrew. Bring identification for each member of your family (cannot accept health cards, baptismal certificates or S.I.N. cards), residential Identification such as driver’s license, phone or hydro bill, a rent receipt and copy of your last income statement. For more info call 613-432-7721.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26 • Annual Bonnechere Manor Christmas Craft Show in the Great Hall of Bonnechere Manor 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Don’t miss out on something for everyone!

• Hope 4 Christmas concert featuring Hello Kelly at the Salvation Army, 484 Pembroke St. W. from 8 to 11 p.m. The concert, sponsored by youth organization The Grind and the Salvation Army, is for kids 12 to 18 years old. With special guests Aviation, By Chance, Paige Leach and Rebecca Gouthro. Admission $5.

Each non-perishable item donated at the concert will give that person the chance to win an iPod Touch. Call 613-735-5601.

Check out the band online at www.hellokellyonline.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27 • Tune in to Valley Heritage Radio CJHR 98.7 for the Bonnechere Manor Foundation Christmas Cheer program 9 a.m. to noon. A number of special guests and great performers will be starting the Christmas Season off with a blast! Viewers can also come to Valley Heritage Studio to get front row seats to an amazing show! More details to follow. Tune in to Valley Heritage Radio to find out more.

• The tickets are now available for the Renfrew Silver Seniors, St. Andrew’s dinner and dance. Call Pat at 613-649-2756 until Monday, Nov. 22 for the Nov. 27 event. Members only please.

• Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home Support is having a gently-used Christmas Sale from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at their office (3-180 Plaunt St. S.). Funds raised will support community services for seniors and adults with disabilities..

• Colour Party at the Admaston Bromley Community Library in Douglas 10 a.m. to noon for children ages 4 to 10. Dress in your favourite colour, grab a friend, and join us for a morning of colourful fun!

• Hot food and bake sale and Fifth Avenue Jewellery 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, Beachburg. Free coffee.

• Cobden Santa Claus Parade 1:30 p.m. featuring the Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums. Bring an item for Fill the Wagon, sponsored by McLaughlin Haulage for the local food bank. After the parade, Santa will be at the Whitewater Community Hall to hand out treats to the children.

For float information call Ann Stone at 613-646-2146.

• Sterling Chapter #307 Order of the Eastern Star annual Snowflake Dinner at 6 p.m., full chicken dinner with all the trimmings for $10 each at 340 Raglan St. S., Apt. 17, 3rd Floor, Renfrew. For tickets call Sandra Miller 613-433-3111 or Bonnie Page 613-432-7303.

• Benefit dance for Ben and Joanne Tiekstra, who lost their home and all their possessions in a fire Nov. 8. The dance runs 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Eganville Legion main hall. Tickets $5 at the door. Live entertainment. Light snacks. Silent auction.

Donations can also be made at the Northern Credit Union.

• African Drum Workshop – calling all Djembe’s II with Catherine Veilleux, at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church. Beginners 9 a.m. to noon,intermediate 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Call Debi Virtue 613-432-0908.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28 • Valley Singles Christmas Lunch at 12:30 p.m. Only 40 tickets will be sold and must be purchased in advance. To purchase your ticket, call Fay at (613) 256-8117 or Johanna at (613) 432-7622.

• DACA breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Bacon, eggs, hash browns, coffee, tea, juice, and fruit and the youth club is having a bake sale at the DACA Centre. Another breakfast will also be held Dec. 12. For more info, call Sue at 433-9050.

• The 2010 worship service and lighting of the life-sized Nativity scene in Low Square in Renfrew, hosted by the Renfrew and Area Put Christ Back into Christmas committee, will be held the first Sunday of Advent at 7 p.m.

• R. Tuck Promotions presents Ryan David – Hilariously Hypnotic at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #148. This funfilled family show is being presented by the Renfrew Kinsmen and Kinettes. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 each. Info 1-877-571-5551 or www.hilariouslyhypnotic.com. The Association of Kinsmen, Kinettes and Kin clubs boasts a proud 90-year history dedicated to fostering lifelong friendships while fulfilling its mandate Serving the Community’s Greatest Need.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Renfrew Woodland Metis Aboriginal Association community meeting 7 p.m. at the Renfrew Children’s Centre, 850 O’Brien Road. All new members welcome.

Contact Kent 613-432-3177.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2 The Renfrew Silver Seniors noon luncheon with bingo to follow at the Renfrew Legion.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3 • Community Living Renfrew County South annual Victorian Christmas Dance at the ACAF Wing. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. until 12 midnight. The cost is $5 per person and can be purchased at the door. Entertainment by D.J. Wheelz, spot dances and door prizes. Light lunch will be served. For more information contact Sharleen VanWoezik or Elaine Gilchrist at Community Living Renfrew County South at 613-432-6763.

• Business Improvement Area events in Low Square, Renfrew starting at 5 p.m.

Roasted chestnuts and beavertails.

• RVH Tree of Lights ceremony, Friday, Dec. 3 at Low Square, 6 p.m.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 • Renfrew Lions Club 150th Santa Claus

Parade, starting 1 p.m. from Our Lady of Fatima School.

• Annual tea and talent sale, Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church 1 to 4 p.m. Knitting, sewing, homemade candy, home baking, superfluity, glitz and glamour, cookbooks, traditional tea and more. Join us after the Santa Claus parade.

• Business Improvement Area events in Low Square, Renfrew starting at 11 a.m.

Roasted chestnuts, beavertails, farmers’ market, 3 p.m. horse wagon rides, holiday matinee at O’Brien Theatre.

• It’s that time of year again! Join Kids Corp for its annual breakfast with Mrs. Claus Dec. 4 from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Renfrew Legion. Enjoy fabulous food, company, raffle table, kids craft table and, of course, Mrs. Claus. Breakfast is $5 per person, two years old and under free. All proceeds will go towards Kids Corp. programs aimed for families with children up to six years. Everyone welcome.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 • Renfrew County Fiddlers Association annual Christmas Party at the Cobden Agricultural Hall. Doors open at 1 p.m.

Dinner at 4 p.m. with Schmidt’s Catering Service from Pembroke. Music before and after dinner. Door prizes. Everyone welcome. Advance ticket sales only until Nov. 27 can be purchased from any member of the executive or call Evelyn at 613-6467810.

• Renfrew Curling Rink members invite the public to an afternoon of desserts and tea while browsing a beautiful display of .925 sterling silver jewelry for sale 2 to 4 p.m. upstairs at the Renfrew Curling Rink.

All profits to the ladies’ division of the Renfrew Curling Rink. For more info contact Bev Savicky 613-433-9017, Sandra Fredette 613-433-9621 or Anne MacNeil 613-432-3353.

• Renfrew Christmas-Youth Chorus prseents Christmas Time at Our Lady of Fatima School at 2:30 p.m.

• Sugarplum Tea from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Bonnechere Museum next to the traffic light in Eganville. A wonderful array of Christmas treats (sugarplums) with tea, coffee or hot chocolate. Local pianists will play seasonal music. Enjoy a collection of St. Nicholas figures. Cost $5 per person.

Reservations may be made at 613-6283240, but are not necessary.

DECEMBER 11 AND 12 Four Tickets to Christmas – A Dramatic Musical 7 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 80 Daniel St., Arnprior, followed by dessert. Free-will offering.

Proceeds to Hospice Renfrew.

SATURDAY, DEC. 11 & 18 • Santa will be at 161 Raglan St. Information Centre from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bring your list for Santa to read, bring your camera to have your picture taken with Santa & receive a goodie. Pets welcome.

DECEMBER 19 Douglas Lions Club Santa Claus Parade has three cash draws totalling $1,000 and prizes for the top-three float entries.

Douglas firefighters will pick up non-perishable food items along the parade route for the area food bank. After the 1 p.m. parade, Santa will hand out candy bags at St. Michael’s Catholic School. Tickets for the cash draws are available from Lions Club members and the day of the parade at St. Michael’s School. To enter a float, call Donna 613-629-2977.

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