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Buoyant beginning County’s inaugural meeting a festive affair STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

ANGELS IN THE WINGS Christmas concert season was front and centre across the region before the holiday break.

School concerts are featured throughout this edition.

There was singing, some political dance-steps, noticeable absentees and cause for optimism at Tuesday’s inaugural session of Renfrew County council.

The inaugural session for the 2010-2014 term featured the swearing into office of all county councillors, including five rookies and Petawawa Mayor Bob Sweet as the county’s newest warden.

Sweet, who also served an unprecedented third term as warden from 2003-2006, is back for a fourth term. Regarded as a stellar warden during his pre-

vious time in that role, Sweet is expected to be front and centre in 2011 in more ways than one.

He’s chairing the Expo 150 committee which is overseeing the county’s 150th-anniversary celebrations next June, and he said the county would be heard on issues of importance to the county.

His inaugural address followed supportive statements from county councillors Peter Emon of Greater Madawaska and Raye-Anne Briscoe of Admaston-Bromley. Emon nominated Sweet for warden, while Briscoe seconded the nomination.

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Buyer beware, says local homeowner STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

REMARKABLE RESIDENTS Admaston-Bromley Council took time at its last regular meeting to honour some remarkable residents.

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It was the surprise of the year for Ann Limlaw of Horton Township. And not a nice surprise.

She and husband Donald are selling their Humphries Road three-bedroom bungalow so they can move back to nearby Admaston-Bromley Township.

But by fluke, the couple learned their property was illegally listed for rent on Kijiji’s website.

Ann’s son, Colin, happened to

looking on the Internet for his own apartment when he came across the Limlaw residence for-rent listing.

The only trouble is the Limlaws aren’t renting their home, and don’t plan to.

“They stole my photos, my description,” says Ann. Whoever posted the for-rent listing even borrowed the Limlaws’ heading of This is your family’s dream home!! One acre lot.

The RCMP is looking into the scam.

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WELCOME, SANTA Santa enjoyed visiting with 68 youngsters and one pet over the past two Saturdays at the Renfrew Information Centre, including Bentley McGregor and Josie Kunopaskie. Santa accepted letters, had many pictures taken and handed out colouring books, pencils, games, key chains, Santa tattoos, cookies and candy canes which were provided by Ontario Power Generation, in partnership with co-sponsors, the Renfrew Business Improvement Area and Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce. Santa looks forward to returning in 2011.

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MP Gallant and Ringrose among absent invitees dramatic impact the twinning of the highway has on those communities around Arnprior and McNab-Braeside,” said Sweet.

‘MUST BE MORE RESILIENT THAN EVER’ “We must be more resilient than ever to work with the provincial and federal levels of government to maintain the momentum … all the way up the Ottawa Valley,” he said.

His suggestion for Gallant, without mentioning her name, was found in one of his closing remarks about the need for the county to continue to lobby for the Ottawa River as a heritage river.

Extensive documentation for Canadian heritage designation has long been completed, but the federal government has balked on supporting the move for more than two years..

“This designation,” said Sweet in his inaugural address, “will assist in the promotion of the recently-established tourism office.”

Gallant was among four invited guests visibly absent from the inaugural session. The others were mayors Jim Labow of Whitewater, Bill Ringrose of Renfrew and Ed Jacyno of Pembroke.

In his brief remarks, new Arnprior Mayor David Reid expressed Arnprior’s commitment to work with municipal partners “to meet expectations.” He also offered best wishes to council and the new warden.

Others offering best wishes included Lieut.-Col. W.K. Rudderham of Canadian Forces Base Petawawa. He told the audience of about 75 people that “we’re blessed to live in this county … and it continues to get better,

New Renfrew County Warden Bob Sweet is joined by Greater Madawaska Mayor Peter Emon, who nominated him for warden, and Admaston-Bromley Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe, who seconded the motion.

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He also saluted Sweet for constantly moving forward and serving in a calm and steady fashion.

SONG ON DIFFERENT FRONTS The inaugural session’s major entertainment came from The Four Strong Winds quartet of St. Joseph’s Catholic High School students in Renfrew.

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Song also came from MPP Yakabuski on two occasions. He led the singing of O Canada, but he also ended his congratulatory remarks to Sweet and county council by singing Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas.

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Alluding to Jennifer Murphy of Bonnechere Valley, Don Eady of Horton, Dave Shulist of Madawaska Valley, Dick Rabishaw of Laurentian Hills and Dave Thompson of Deep River, Yakabuski said the five new faces would now be known as Jenn and the D Men. Using song again to make his point, Yakabuski said Renfrew County is strongest when singing from the same hymn book.

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Continued from front “I believe his experiences at the local level, as a past warden, and as an advocate for rural Ontario, offer the right blend of qualities to represent the interests of Renfrew County,” said Emon.

In his inaugural address, Sweet threw out encouragement or hints to MPP John Yakabuski and the absent MP Cheryl Gallant.

Sweet first expressed excitement about the upcoming Expo 150 celebrations.

“But before we get there,” Sweet quickly added, “we need to address some immediate issues that we will face in the New Year.

“We need to continue our investment in our infrastructure to help us compete for economic growth in the region.”

He thanked the provincial and federal governments for their “injection of funds over the last few years” to improve roads, bridges, municipal properties and other critical infrastructure needs and hoped these “partnerships continue for many years.”

He also thanked the federal government for extending the gasoline tax for 2014 and indicated the county will work with MPP Yakabuski “for similar and fair gasoline tax funding” from Ontario.

Sweet also anticipated major decisions in 2011, including the federal government’s decision on the future direction of the Atomic Energy of Canada operations at Chalk River.

The warden stressed, as he has several times this year at county council, the need to lobby for continuing expansion of Highway 417.

“Many of us have driven to Arnprior and seen first-hand the

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Mayor Murphy among the newbies at county council STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

She’s just a newbie, as new Bonnehere Valley Mayor Jennifer Murphy calls herself and the other new Renfrew County councillors.

However, don’t expect her to be one of the quiet ones in the second row of county council chambers in Pembroke, where her company will include another rookie, Wilno resident and Madawaska Valley Mayor Dave Shulist.

“I am humbled and honoured to be part of such an experienced group of reeves and mayors,” says Murphy of the 12 returning county councillors “I have a lot to learn. I’m obviously brand new to this. I’m going to take any and all advice.”

But Murphy’s voice will be heard in future county council meetings, she promises.

“Zig would have spoken up too, but I’m going to speak up,” says the opinionated 41-year-old in reference to the former mayor, Zig Mintha.

Now she is one five incoming county councillors.

The rookies are Murphy, Shulist, Don Eady of Horton Town-

ship, Dick Rabishaw of Laurentian Hills and Dave Thompson of Deep River.

Last week, a few days before attending the new term’s inaugural session of county council, Murphy attended initiation sessions at Miramichi Lodge and in the council chambers.

She likes the feel of the chambers. She also knows life in the next few years will be as different as it has ever been.

“My life has already changed.

I’ve already been extremely busy, with all the different functions and meetings and orientation, while generally educating myself to the process,” says Murphy.

Busy also means changing her work schedule from five to three days a week at the family-owned Murphy’s Auto business in Renfrew. The other two days will usually be spent with township and county council business.

Whatever happens at county council, she says there are two major issues to deal with in the short term within Bonnechere Valley.

One issue, she says, is the future of waste management, whether that means expanding the Ruby Road landfill site or

shipping substantial township garbage to the Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre, as the Sand Road landfill closes within the next four to six years.

The second issue, she says, is the new water-meter process for Eganville residents, who start to receive water-meter bills in February 2011.

“Water and waste, I know, are going to be the most contentious issues,” says Murphy.

She says she also hopes to encourage more recreational activity in the township. A good example, she says, is the reopening of Eganville’s outdoor skating rink this season, with the help of personnel from the roads, fire and recreation departments.

As she points out, her election campaign “was all about community and youth, and having more activities for others.”

Murphy’s election increases the number of female county councillors from five to six.

The other women are RayeAnne Briscoe of AdmastonBromley, Mary Campbell of McNab-Braeside, Audrey Green of Renfrew, Tammy Stewart of Head, Clara & Maria, and Janice Visneskie of Killaloe, Hagarty & The new Renfrew County councillors include Bonnechere Valley Mayor Jennifer Murphy. Mercury photo by Steve Newman Richards.

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Renfrew native Shulist ready for new level of community service STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

There’s no separating Dave Shulist from his hometown of Wilno and Kashubian history in the Ottawa Valley.

But the Renfrew-born community activist is now adding to his community portfolio, as the new mayor of Madawaska Valley Township.

Shulist, 59, won a battle with former mayor Bob Kulas (1,467 to 1,227) in October’s municipal election. That earned him the right to succeed John Hildebrandt, who did not seek re-election.

With that victory Shulist also becomes one of five new county councillors, along with Don Eady of Horton Township, Jennifer Murphy of Bonnechere Valley, Dick Rabishaw of Laurentian Hills and Dave Thompson of Deep River.

Each attended the first county council session of the new term, on Tuesday, Dec. 21.

Shulist, who is president of the Wilno Heritage Society and coordinator of the annual hockey Heritage Cup, said his reasons for running for political office for the first time were relatively simple.

“I just said why not help my community in a different capacity,” he told The Mercury.

“I believe that if you start something you have to complete it, and I think I’ve done that.”

Shulist says he’ll also remain active with the heritage society, which continues to promote Kashubian culture in Canada with the help of the museum and activities at Wilno Heritage Park.

Whatever happens this four-year term, Shulist knows he follows good political pedigree, namely his father (Martin) and uncle (Alex).

Martin was a council member for 25 years in the Township of Sherwood, Jones & Burns, uncle Alex was Renfrew County warden in 1979, while uncle Victor was clerk for the Town of Barry’s Bay in the 1960s and ’70s. “(My dad) never encouraged me to get into politics, but at the same time he never said I shouldn’t,” said Shulist.

“If you feel you can help the community in a position of leadership, then you go and pursue it.”

OFFICIAL TORCH BEARER His reputation as a community leader also had something to do with his selection as Renfrew County’s official torch bearer during the Olympic Torch Relay in December 2009.

“I never thought of getting involved in politics, and when I was thinking about it, I was too busy with all these other things,” said Shulist.

But now that he has made the jump, he’s ready to justify his decision to run for mayor.

“There’s a learning curve whether you go in as councillor or mayor. I’d prefer to be in the mayor’s position. Anything I’ve done, people have always put me in the leadership role, and the main description of a mayor is a leader.”

Meanwhile, Mayor Shulist is keen about his municipality’s future.

“We’re in a very, very good financial shape, and it has also shown growth …

There’s a lot of things on the table that are going to impact the area,” he explained.

Those growth opportunities include the continued opening of the once-closed alpine ski hill (just south of Barry’s Bay) and may include an industrial park.

The ski hill helps promote growing

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The Revised Christmas hours at the landfill site are: Saturday December 25 Closed Tuesday December 28 Open 8 am to 4:30 pm Saturday January 1 Closed Tuesday January 4 Open 8 am to 4:30 pm The garbage and recycling collection during the Christmas and New Year’s Season will be: Monday December 27 and Tuesday December 28 are regular garbage and blue box collection days; and Tuesday January 4 and Wednesday January 5 are revised garbage collection days.

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Because of these contributions, Horton’s change rooms and arena are ready to receive players and teams

tourism by showing people “in the township and in the county we are a place to enjoy,” said Shulist.

Shulist says that knowing Barry’s Bay was the county’s runaway leader among eight visitors information centres in 2010.

Barry’s Bay had 8,530 of Renfrew County’s 18,455 visitors (up from 18,012 in 2009), while Cobden was a distant second at 2,050.

Shulist, who owns his own paint business (Roc-on-Paints), is married to Diana. They have one adult-age child, Jennifer, who lives in Cambridge, Ont. He is also the founder of the website, twoguyswhogolf.com, which does reviews of golf courses across North America.

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OPINION EDITORIAL

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dealing with the perils of winter driving

Heroes among us

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t’s December, in Canada. It’s going to snow.

This isn’t really news to anyone who lives here. And yet, whenever a centimetre or two of the white stuff hits the ground during the first snowfall of the season, you just have to listen to the morning traffic report on the radio to hear the number of car crashes go up and up.

You could make a game of it, really, if it were not so tragic. Making it even more sad is the fact that many of these crashes could have been prevented.

CBC News reports that, traditionally, the first snowfall of the year is the day with the highest number of collisions throughout the year. Insurance company Aviva Canada reports that there are 50 per cent more car insurance claims in the winter months in Canada, and that the company made $37.8 million in collision claim payouts between December 2009 and February 2010.

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s website says it all – “Stay alert, slow down, and stay in control.”

Yes, you may have top-of-the-line, just-installed brakes, but your car can’t stop in a December snowstorm the way it did during a sunny day in July.

Also, after a heavy snow, people are going to slow down. It makes sense if you can’t see the lines on the road.

Yes, getting around in the wintertime is not anyone’s idea of fun, but it has to be done, and it can be done safely. As Red Green so eloquently says, “We’re all in this together.”

It is important to allow more time when travelling, and to allow more space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

Gone are the days of, well, just a few days ago, when we could jump into the car, turn the key, put the stick into drive and – having looked both ways of course – head out onto the open road.

Now, it’s warm up the car, scrape off the windshield. Oh, and don’t forget to shovel yourself out from the lovely little Mt. Everest the snowplow driver left at the end of your driveway.

It’s not pleasant, but in conditions like these, it drives home the point (pun intended) that we all share the road, and we all have to put up with the same delays, frustrations and weather conditions.

But if we all put in a little extra time and caution, we’ll all arrive alive, safely.

Dear Reader: As we near another Christmas, The Renfrew Mercury newsroom delivers an extra measure of thanks and best wishes to you. Here’s hoping all your news is good news this season.

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Walk towards a greener tomorrow To the editor: The news is just in that Canada was rated the fourth worst, out of 57 countries, evaluated for their performances in helping halt climate change, according to a Dec. 6 report.

How appalling. Of course, if the mentality is anything like I see in Renfrew, no wonder. Maybe with a new council in place we can see some change.

Maybe we could see recycling done once a week instead of only every second – let the garbage be picked up every second week (at least in the winter).

Though my son last year, while in Grade 6, I learned that only 10 per cent of recyclable materials collected actually make it through the recycling process.

Maybe a town employee could have fished the municipal garbage can out of Stewart Creek along the trail. It would have saved the money they spent on the new one.

While they are down there getting the garbage can, maybe they could fish out the municipal caution sign that is also in the creek. I am sure they cost a pretty penny and it can’t be good for the creek.

I sadly witnessed, at the Santa Claus

parade, people selling drinks in styrofoam cups. Are we living in dark ages that people are still unaware of the harmful chemicals that are contained in styrofoam? One of the venders was raising money for breast cancer – what an oxymoron!. Not to mention the impact on the environment.

There was not one recycling container put out to collect the many cups, cans and water bottles that were consumed during this event.

During Earth Hour, Renfrew actually consumed more hydro. It is time to make changes and it starts with being educated and by being aware, but first we have to start caring. I really hope this new town council shows some initiative in creating some environmental policies for us to be inspired by – we can’t just point and look to the big governments for guidance.

Sometimes it comes from green grassroots efforts. A baby learns to walk by first taking baby steps. Maybe Renfrew can do the same and start walking towards a greener tomorrow.

Sincerely, Janice Gougeon Renfrew

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To the editor: My dad has always been a hero in my eyes. He loved us, provided for us, cared for us and scolded us when my brother, sister and I needed it. He has been a truck driver most of my life and I am 38 years young. He works very hard still to this day, often missing things because of being “on the road” to give us the things that he never had.

My dad was stuck on the road in a snow storm in Sarnia Dec. 13.

The roads were closed down and traffic was at a standstill. An ambulance tried to get through but ended up just off the road. Dad and another older man pushed it out and it was on its way again.

Later in the day a young couple with their baby came and knocked on the transport door. Their car had run out of gas and they were getting cold. Dad didn’t even hesitate. He told them to get in. He let them use his phone to try to call family to meet them somewhere or pick them up when the roads were safe.

The blizzard raged on as the people in the vehicles waited for news on when the roads would be open.

The next day I called my dad to see what was what and how they were holding up. “We haven’t moved a foot,” my dad said and I knew it must be bad. The young couple with the baby was still in the truck with him. (Thank God for bunk beds!) At this point you couldn’t even see their car anymore. People were now coming out on snowmobiles to check people in cars to see if they were okay.

Later on in the day my dad was able to locate a house for the couple and baby to go to. The older couple who owned the house took them in like family and also let my dad use the facilities and made him coffee.

It’s wonderful to see how people still band together to make the best of a bad situation. Dad was able to get rolling in the late evening of Dec. 15. My dad would take the “shirt off his back” to help someone in need, whether it be Christmas or not.

My dad has always been a hero in my eyes.

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Title of reeve retired, Emon now known as mayor SHERRY HAAIMA

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One of the first orders of business for Greater Madawaska’s new council was to do away with the title of reeve in favour of mayor.

The main reason involves confusion when it comes to other municipalities in Renfrew County whose county representative is a reeve but is not head of council, explained Mayor Peter Emon at the first regular council meeting Dec. 16.

“Especially with the municipalities in Renfrew County having a reeve who’s not head of council there was some confusion,” he said.

Arnprior, Renfrew and Whitewater are the three municipalities with a reeve who is not head of council.

Also, when signing documents, including passports and firearms certificates, there is no ‘reeve’ option, mayor is the term used.

Emon said the change is being made “a bit reluctantly” but “we agreed it was probably the best thing to do.”

Council also approved deputy reeve appointments for the next four years. Coun.

Karin Lehnhardt will hold the position Dec. 16, 2010 to Dec. 16, 2011, Coun. Brian Hunt Dec. 17, 2011 to Dec. 16, 2012, Coun.

Bruno Kierczak Dec. 17, 2012 to Dec. 16, 2013 and Coun. Glenda McKay Dec. 17, 2013 to Nov. 30, 2014.

“We went with Karin with experience and the rest alphabetical order,” said Emon.

Coun. Karin Lehnhardt was re-elected in the Oct. 25 election while the others are serving their first term.

Council representatives to sit on the committees have also been selected.

For standing committees of council, appointments are: environment – Peter Emon, Karin Lehnhardt; public works – Karin Lehnhardt, Brian Hunt; parks and property – Brian Hunt, Glenda McKay; public services – Glenda McKay, Bruno Kierczak; planning – Bruno Kierczak, Karin Lehnhardt; and finance and administration – Brian Hunt, Bruno Kierczak.

Council has a big push on for community involvement at the committee level, having put out a call for individuals to sit on some 28 advisory committees. Council representatives were named for each of these committees, as well.

Staff and community appointments will be appointed in January when draft terms of reference have been clarified.

Council representatives were named for several specific committees, including: strategic plan – Bruno Kierczak, Glenda McKay; sound – Peter Emon, Brian Hunt, Glenda McKay; helicopter pads – Peter Emon, Karin Lehnhardt; Expo 150 – Glenda McKay, Bruno Kierczak.

Calabogie Peaks reports that if you’re a fan of skiing and riding, you’re sure to be a fan of its new nowmaking system.

Its new SMI Polecat Snow Fans have completely eliminated the need for diesel compressors – that means they avoid burning up to 150,000 litres of fuel this season.

“As well as creating 100 per cent coverage of our 22 runs, the Peaks will lower its energy use by up to 50 per cent, signifi-

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The new fans mean more snow made per hour. “Our snowmaking and new trail improvements (expanding and widening the Ole K&P and the China Garden, and removing massive amounts of rock to completely opening Face of the Tiger on Barrett Chute) guarantees the best skiing in the Eastern Ontario region,” the Peaks site reports.

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There is affordable assisted housing for seniors in the area that is going begging for tenants, says Bonnie Chapeski.

Chapeski was reacting to a campaign by Arnprior District Memorial Hospital and Grove Nursing Home officials to promote more seniors housing in the area.

The delegation, which attended the Dec. 7 McNab-Braeside council meeting, are asking for input from local politicians and agencies on an effort to add longterm care spaces and develop assisted care accommodation in the community.

Chapeski pointed out that the Renfrew Glen, which offers minimum assistance accommodation, has only a couple of the 16 units rented.

“Those people on the long-term care waiting list that shouldn’t be, maybe they could come here,” she said.

The Grove has indicated that as many as 20 per cent of people

on its waiting list would be better off in assisted housing instead of a long-term care home.

Renfrew Glen, which has been remodeled from the old Horton School just off Highway 17 east of Renfrew, is owned by Chapeski’s brother.

She retired from a 33-year career in nursing this month to become the manager of Renfrew Glen.

Chapeski explained that while the two-year-old facility doesn’t have 24/7 health care coverage, there are daily checks. With Chapeski coming on board with her many years of nursing experience, Renfrew Glen can become more flexible in providing services to its residents.

The units are affordable at $899 a month, which includes heat and hydro, she said. There is free laundry and cooked suppers could be added if residents want the service, she added.

There is also plenty of room to add 20 or 30 more units if the demand materializes, she said.

“If we get a waiting list, we’ll build.”

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Continued from front It’s disconcerting how quickly the scam happened, says Ann. The Limlaws privately listed their property for sale Dec. 7, and within about a week it was illegally listed for rent for $1,000 a month.

In efforts to identify the perpetrator, Ann emailed the address provided in the Kajiji ad, which even referred to landing and reception areas, which do not exist.

After making contact with a woman claiming to be Ann Carew, Ann Limlaw was invited to drive by and view the house. The alleged renters said they had taken an African posting for missionary work. When Ann later indicated she had driven by and noticed people in the house, correspondence with the alleged renters was not returned.

An overseas phone number in the email does not work. Also, a Pembroke-area man also visited the home. The police are trying to determine if he was a scammer or a victim of the scam.

“I would never have thought of going on to another website to see if my own property was being scammed,” says Limlaw. “I would have taken it for granted it’s safe, and it’s not.”

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New owner at the helm of Cobden’s Inner Strength Fitness Centre PETER CLARK

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When Get Fit gymnasium owner Lori Rathwell decided to step away from her Cobden fitness club business, she didn’t have to look far to find someone ready and able to keep the fitness club in the community.

Jodi Sauve has taken over the gym at its 32 Main Street location, ensuring that the people of Cobden will continue to get the same valued service that her predecessor provided.

Sauve opened the doors to Inner Strength Fitness Centre Nov. 10, and welcomed present and potential clients to an official opening Dec. 13.

Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski and Whitewater Township deputy reeve Izett McBride attended the opening to wish Sauve the best of luck with the fitness centre.

Sauve is a certified CanFit Pro personal trainer specialist, which she got in 2009.

Despite not having her own location, the resident of Foresters Falls had still been operating her own fitness sessions.

“I did boot camp classes on my own in the park in Cobden, outdoor classes, and in church basements,” she noted.

Her persistence has paid off.

Rathwell knew Sauve might be interested, and when she called about taking over the business, Sauve jumped at the

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She already has about 80 clients and will always welcome more. The gym is open to men, women and children of all ages.

“I incorporate the classes into the gym, boot camps classes, personal training sessions, and 30-minute hydraulic machine circuit.”

The gym also features a treadmill, bike and elliptical trainer.

Jodi runs the fitness club on her own as far as outside help is concerned, but she is far from alone.

“It’s more like a family business,” she says. “I have off-site classes, so my daughter Alexa comes in and runs the gym. My nine-year-old son Cameron moves the equipment around and my husband Paul does maintenance (at the gym).”

“Our goal is to create an environment that is healthy and fun, making fitness something that people enjoy doing on a regular basis,” Sauve points out.

“We have a wonderful facility that allows for a variety of workout options, and we encourage men, women and children to make a choice to build their own inner strength.”

Inner Strength Fitness Centre is open every day except Sunday, and Sauve can be reached at 613-432-1788. The e-mail address is jodi@myinnerstrength.ca. More information is also available at myinnerstrength.ca.

THANK YOU, NEIGHBOURS, for the opportunity to earn your business!

With your help, we were able to give back in many ways: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Standing in front of Inner Strength Fitness Centre on Main Street in Cobden, from left are Whitewater Township deputy reeve Izett McBride, Inner Strength Fitness Centre owner Jodi Sauve, Inner Strength client Julie Keon, Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski and previous fitness club (Get Fit) owner Lori Rathwell. Mercury photo by Peter Clark

The facts and fiction of Emergency Room wait times Nicolas Ruszkowski

Nicolas Ruszkowski VP, Communications Ottawa Hospital Ottawa, December 14, 2010

We’re getting better.

I was 12, visiting a farm in Cantley, Quebec. My brother Stan and I spent hours exploring the barn.

Yet the system is slowest for those waiting for admission to a hospital bed. The target wait time in this case is 8 hours. Here, we have not improved.

We found hay stacked from ceiling to floor. We jumped from bales perched several meters up, to those down below.

Why?

The fun lasted until Stan took aim at pile of hay from high above, and landed on a floor, hidden under only centimeters of hay. There was a loud “crack!” He got up holding his broken arm. He turned pale. We ran for help.

How much has changed? Long ER wait times are still the norm.

But there’s been significant progress. Dedicated nurses, doctors and other health professionals ensure most emergency patients receive timely care.

Take our hospital, for instance. Critically injured patients and those with life threatening conditions are seen within moments.

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For sicker patients who need more care, but not admission to hospital, the wait-time target is 8 hours or less. This is the largest group of ER patients. Over the past year, visits from these patients grew by 16%. Despite the surge, we cared for 85% of within 8 hours. In fact, we treated 5,800 more patients (33 per day) within 8 hours than we did last year.

How do we first learn about Emergency Rooms (ER)?

My mother drove him to the closest ER. The wait took forever. I didn’t see him until next morning.

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hospitals to divert cases to family doctors or walk-in clinics, and to improve our ability to “fast track” patients through ER when they do visit, the number of such visits declined by 15% since last year. And 75% of patients spend less than 4 hours in ER.

Otherwise, an ER nurse aims to see a patient within 15 minutes, assigning them to one of three streams of care.

For those with minor problems, “the walking wounded”, Ontario’s wait time target is less than 4 hours. Thanks to government’s work with

Hospitals operate most efficiently at occupancy levels of 88% to 92%. Unfortunately, for several years we’ve operated every day at more than 100% occupancy (with more patients than beds).

As a result, we achieve an 8-hour wait less than 20% of the time.

Delays happen not because of ER inefficiencies, but because acute care beds are increasingly occupied by patients who would ideally receive their care outside the hospital, but for whom there is a shortage of care in the community.

It’s easy to point fingers at each other to “fix” the system. But no single government, hospital, community or health provider can do it alone.

Improvements in ER happened when we all worked together.

Let’s do the same to build a plan that ensures every patient receives care in the most appropriate setting.

Nicolas Ruszkowski is VP Communications and Outreach at The Ottawa Hospital. Each week, he will share behind-the-scenes insight from the hospital. E-mail him at nruszkowski@toh.on.ca

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ANOTHER CHRISTMAS BETTER FOR KIDS Renfrew Metro held its 26th annual toy fund in early December. Customers and employees dropped off unwrapped presents at an angel tree, which were then presented to the Salvation Army Dec. 16.

From left are Salvation Army volunteers Carol McLeod and Amanda McLeod, Salvation Army family services co-ordinator Jane Forrest, Renfrew Metro owner Ray Vidler, Joan Pilgrim of Renfrew Metro, and Salvation Army Major Glenn Wirachowsky. Mercury photo by Peter Clark

STEELWORKERS SUPPORT The United Steelworkers have come through once again for the Renfrew and District Food Bank. Ray Caillier of the United Steelworkers presents a $1,000 cheque from the Steelworkers Humanity Fund to food bank president Debi Virtue. The Humanity Fund contributes each year to Canadian food banks in communities where USW members live and work. Mercury photo by Peter Clark

The Renfrew Mercury – serving the Renfrew and area community for 140 years – wishes its readers a happy Christmas 2010.

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SHARING HOLIDAY CHEER Students at St. Thomas the Apostle School in Renfrew treated family and friends to a bounty of holiday cheer with noon-hour variety shows last Thursday and Friday featuring song, dance, skits, comedy and more.

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SHOW TIME AT ST. MICHAEL’S The Christmas concert at St. Michael’s School in Douglas focussed on the reason for the season – the birth of the Baby Jesus. At left, two tiny angels peek into the gymnasium as they anxiously await their chance to shine. Below, the cast of Evangeline’s Gift. Mercury photos by Lucy Hass

Some members of the St. Michael’s School, Douglas cast of the Acadian tale, Evangeline’s Gift, Sarah Fulcher, Shannon Russell and Johanna Dwyer playing the violin.

Please find me a home Each week we feature animals from the Arnprior and District Humane Society that are up for adoption.

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Arielle is a four-year-old buffy orange spayed female who was brought with her kittens to the shelter last April to find new homes. She is a quiet cat who can be a little shy until she knows you, but once she warms up she is affectionate.

Arielle will need to be put on a diet in her new home because she is a very large cat. Arielle would be best suited in a quiet home and she gets along well with other cats.

wonderful companion for some lucky family.

Kirby is a two-year-old white and grey neutered male. He was a stray cat who was brought to the shelter in October. Kirby is very friendly and affectionate and is a gentle cat who gets along with both other cats and children. He is playful and curious but also has his quiet times. .

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AA Aces capture Regional Silver Stick championship TERRY SERVISS AA ACES HOCKEY ASSOCIATION

Since the start of December, the Upper Ottawa Valley Aces AA hockey club has won two regional Silver Stick championships.

First, it was the AA Major Midgets in Pembroke and now the AA Minor Bantams in Sudbury the weekend of Dec. 10-12.

The Minor Bantam Aces opened up the tournament on Dec. 10 against the Humberview Huskies. The Aces were a bit slow out of the gate and conceded a 3-1 defeat, with Nycholas Paquette of Renfrew scoring the Aces’ only goal.

Frustration from the first loss was quickly transformed into adrenaline for the Aces’ second game, an 10-0 pounding of the Sudbury Bulldogs. Paquette led the way with a hat trick, while Petawawa’s Isaac Anderson chipped in with a goal and four assists.

Other goals were scored by Dacre’s Drew Coghlan with two, Raegan Goldberg, Max Serviss, Jamie Prebble and Jack Rouleau. Danny McGrath of Douglas posted the easy shut out.

The Aces third game was against the Aurora Tigers, a team the Aces had already tied 1-1 earlier in the year at a tournament in Mississauga. This time history would repeat itself as the Aces fought out a hard earned 3-3 draw, earning an important point that would qualify them for the semi-finals as the fourth seed.

Scoring for the Aces were Paquette, Jamie Prebble and Wilno’s Kevin Burchat.

The Aces’ fourthplace seeding had them staring face to face

with Tecumseth’s TNT Tornados, the second ranked AA team in the province. The Tornados jumped out to an early lead but the Aces responded on a penalty shot by Arnprior’s Jack Rouleau. Again the Aces fought back with Arnprior’s Jamie Prebble scoring, and then Westmeath’s Max Serviss late in the third period.

Overtime solved nothing and the game went into a shootout. McGrath went shot-for-shot with the TNT Tornados goalie, each stopping the first six shooters.

Finally, the Aces’ seventh shooter, Arnprior’s Matthew O’Brien broke the 3-3 deadlock.

The final was a rematch with the Humberview Huskies, the team the Aces opened the tournament against, losing 3-1 This time the result was 3-1, except the victory was the Aces’.

Goals from Serviss and Prebble gave the Valley a 2-0 lead before the Huskies closed the gap to 2-1 in the second period.

After that, Renfrew’s Dane Brumm would not allow another goal, as his solid goaltending continued to frustrate the Huskies. Finally, Serviss put the game out of reach with an empty net goal to seal the tournament win, 3-1.

In the five games, the Aces defence gave up only 10 goals, led in part by the excellent play of Deep River’s Konnor Levesque and Renfrew’s Zach Roberts and by the hard work of Pembroke’s Adam Leishman and Arnprior’s Isaac Perreault. From here the Aces’ advance to the International Silver Stick Finals in Newmarket, held Jan. 13-16, 2011.

The Upper Ottawa Valley AA Aces are bantam silver stick champions. In front from left are Danny McGrath and Dane Brumm; and standing Brett Leishman, Len McGrath, Drew Coghlan, Konnor Levesque, Jack Rouleau, Kevin Burchat, Isaac Perreault, Jamie Prebble, Adam Leishman, Matthew O’Brien, Zach Roberts, Max Serviss, Isaac Anderson, Rob Prebble, Raegan Goldberg, Nycholas Paquette, Gord Goldberg and Lisa Rouleau.

Renfrew wrestlers earn medals KARYN THOMSON The Renfrew Amateur Wrestling Club competed at their third wrestling tournament of the season in Kingston Dec. 11.

Although the numbers to go to the

tournament from Renfrew were limited, local wrestlers dominated in all weight classes.

Angel Smith captured the silver medal in 51 kilogram open girls.

Smith wrestled three matches with two wins and one loss.

She wrestled hard and well to capture this much-deserved silver medal.

Collin Atherton had a strong effort to dominate his 61 kg. weight class. He competed in three matches to get the gold medal.

Never beat the traffic Sunday’s National Football League game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the New York Giants proved that if you take the time and spend the money to go to a professional sporting event, then you may as well stay to the end.

One caller to a New York radio station left with ‘his’ Giants leading 31-10 with eight minutes remaining.

“I thought I would beat the traffic,” he said. He got to his car and turned the radio on just in time to hear the Eagles return a last-play-of-the-game punt 65 yards for the game-winning touchdown.

What he thought next would rival Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau.

It reminds me of an Expos game a few of us were at back in the good old days.

Montreal had just thrown the ball

PETER CLARK PETER’S PUTTERINGS around and gave Cincinnati two runs in the top of the ninth for a 5-1 Reds lead.

Everyone else got up to leave when I said, “We’ve come all the way to Montreal. I’ll meet you wherever. I staying to the end.”

They waited around. The Expos won 6-5.

Back to Bruce: I’m sure by now, you’ve all heard Washington Capitals’ coach Bruce Boudreau’s f-bomb laden dressing room tirade as a part of the HBO documentary promoting his team’s Jan. 1 NHL outdoor game versus the Pittsburgh Penguins.

What I found most embarrassing

about Boudreau’s speech wasn’t the number of f-bombs he dropped (they say it was 15), but if you listen around the beeping out of those words, it sounds more like he is pleading with his team, or begging them, and not telling them what they should be doing.

Is it a coincidence? Washington’s eight-game losing streak started about the same time this HBO session began. * * * Next to all-time leader Martin Brodeur, the active goaltender with the most NHL goaltending wins is Chris Osgood of the Detroit Red Wings. He is 10th overall and enters his next start looking for win No. 400.

And for this week: Steven Stamkos became the sixth player to reach 100 goals before turning 21. After Wayne Gretzky, who is second on this list?

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SPORTS PETER CLARK

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The Renfrew Atom Timberwolves defeated Valley Storm 6-2 and the Arnprior Packers 3-1, and also dropped a 6-2 decision to Arnprior in Upper Ottawa Valley Hockey League action.

Brendan Hill led the way with four goals, while Nicholas Crozier and Carter Bleeks each added a pair. Reid Barber (1G, 2A) Thomas Barber and Braedon Reinert pegged singles. Lucas Moran earned the two netminding wins. Connery Campbell made 19 saves in the defeat. The Atom Wolves travel to Ottawa for the Bell Capital Cup after Christmas.

Ryan Pettigrew had a hat trick and Kraig Thompson notched the game winner on a powerplay 1:36 from the end to give the Peewee Timberwolves a 4-3 decision over the Petawawa Patriots. Zach Moran and Ryan Boudreau added two assists while Cameron Iob earned the goaltending triumph.

The Bantam Wolves blanked Petawawa 3-0 behind Chloe Eady’s second shutout of 2010-11. Adam Martin, John Pettigrew and Drew Edwards divided Renfrew goalscoring.

The Midget Wolves topped Pembroke 5-3 with Blake Schwartz garnering the goaltending victory. Brett Riopelle and Braeden Cameron scored twice, and Jarret Latendresse once. Stephen Cuthill and Ryan Moriarity collected two helpers.

HOUSE LEAGUES Canadian Tire skated to a 2-2 deadlock with Arnprior in the novice house league. Nycholas Pearse had both goals and Kelson Hart two assists in support of goaltender Tyson Johnston.

Eganville downed Renfrew Pizzeria 7-2. Crawford Leavoy and Owen Lefebvre were the goalgetters. Katie Brydges was in the goalcrease for Pizzeria.

The Rink Rat Pro Shop fell 6-1 to Arnprior. Justin Schutt was the lone goalgetter in support of netminder Jonathan Roach.

Farrell’s Installation and Barker’s Collision Centre were winners over Deep River in the atom house league.

Farrell’s doubled their opponent 4-2.

Nicholas Wright, Brady Limlaw, Lucas Crozier and Tanton Landriault lit the lamp for Farrell’s. Jacob Miller was the winning goaltender.

Brett Clouthier and Wyatt St. Michael were two-goal architects for Barker’s in a 6-2 triumph. Cody Mackin and Colton Dowd notched singles.

Brandon Nykyforak added two assists and Bryce Schaap the win.

Pembroke edged Scotiabank 5-4 in peewee house league play.

John Agnew had three goals and assisted on Cole Turcotte’s (1G, 2A) marker. Carter Atkins made 29 stops.

B.R. Fulton Construction drubbed Arnprior 9-1. Chase Parkinson had five goals, Justin Virgin and Alex Markus two apiece. Braeden Mackin added three helpers and Jordan Vandersleen the goaltending win.

Peewee teams were also busy on the tournament front.

NAPA Auto Parts won an all-Renfrew B final 7-3 over Fulton’s in Almonte.

Dawson Campbell had five goals and two assists for NAPA, who rebounded from a tournament-opening 4-0 loss to Almonte with a 6-2 win over OsgoodeRideau. Hunter Wright collected three goals and two assists. Brandon Hanniman added a pair, and Jacob Sweeney, Evan Zohr and Charlie Strader singles.

Braedon Vincent backstopped the run

to the B title.

Fulton’s lost 2-0 to Kemptville and topped Richmond 4-1 to reach the B final. Chase Parkinson had five goals on the day and Lindsay Fulton (1G, 2A) and Garett McDonald solos. Jordan Vandersleen guarded the goalcrease.

Scotiabank went 1-and-2 in Lanark with a 3-2 win over a Perth-Lanark squad before suffering 7-2 and 3-1 setbacks to Pembroke. John Agnew, Dustin Brown (1G, 3A), Cole Turcotte, Caleb Coulas, Daniel Hibbins and Ryan Fortin scored. Carter Atkins was between the pipes for Scotiabank.

Budget Roofing posted 4-1 wins over Westmeath and Pembroke in the bantam loop. Jonathan Vezina, Carter Briscoe and Justin Knight-Locke had a pair of markers, and Frank Hanniman, and Justin Pearse singles for the Renfrew squad. Carter Blimkie registered the two goaltending wins.

Fraser’s Clothes Shop lost 3-1 to Arnprior. Kellee Bovair scored while Jonathan Carlson was in net for Fraser’s.

David Cooco had two goals in each game and Mike Gavin, Greg Gavin, Tanner Payton, Kory Schroeder, Anthony Burton and Ryan Fraser tabbed singles in midget play as USS Manufacturing tied Pembroke 3-3 and defeated Arnprior 7-2. Cooco also earned two assists. Travis Lemay handled USS goaltending duties.

Renfrew Esso dropped 5-1 and 8-0 decisions to Westmeath and Pembroke.

Ryan Moriarity pulled the trigger for Renfrew Esso.

The Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre will be a busy place for the Renfrew Minor Hockey Association after Christmas and into 2011. The Initiation Program holds its fun day Dec. 27, followed by the novice house tournament Dec. 28, peewee Dec. 30 and bantam Jan. 2.

Junior B Timberwolves win final home game of 2010 PETER CLARK

peter.clark@metroland.com

The Renfrew Timberwolves got to celebrate a couple of things Sunday night. First, they held their minor hockey night with kids wearing their team sweaters eligible to win numerous prizes drawn for at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre.

Then, the Wolves enhanced their Valley Division playoff chances when chalking up a 5-2 win over the visiting Pontiac Juniors in Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League action.

However, a 6-3 setback to the same Pontiac Juniors squad in the back end of the home-and-home set Tuesday against dropped the Wolves to three games under the .500 mark at 11-14and-3.

The fourth-place Renfrew club remains six points ahead of the Stittsville Royals in the battle for the final post-season berth. The Wolves are also just three points behind the number-three seed Almonte Thunder, but missed an opportunity to draw closer with Tuesday’s loss.

WOLVES 5 PONTIACS 2 Patrice Wren and Lucas Gonu both potted a pair of markers to pace the

Renfrew offence Sunday night.

Kurtis Leclaire also connected for the Wolves, who built up a 5-0 lead before goaltender and Renfrew Pizzeria player-of-the-game Richard Barr lost his shutout bid when former Timberwolf Mitch Parker clicked on a powerplay with 6:52 remaining. Brayden Clancy counted the second Shawville goal. Derrin Lehoux, Matt Johnston and Jordan Welk all chipped in with three assists for the Wolves.

Wren counted the first two goals to provide Renfrew with a 2-0 lead through 20 minutes. Gonu upped the ante to 3-0 when he completed a fine 2on-1 back-and-forth passing play with Johnston 8:25 into the middle frame.

Leclaire basically sealed the outcome when he beat the buzzer off a Johnston feed on a Wolves powerplay just before the second stanza ended. Gonu added to the Renfrew lead early in the final period before the late Shawville markers bit into the Wolves advantage. Both Barr and Shawville counterpart Alex Clarke made 33 saves.

PONTIACS 6 WOLVES 3 The Pontiacs broke open a 4-3 game with two goals in the final stanza to record their win in 16 starts since Oct. 29.

Dylon Wisotzki led the way with two

goals and three assists for Shawville, who got singles from Mitch Parker, Spencer Pirie, Jimmy MacMillan and Tyler Virgin.

Wisotzki and MacMillan canned shorthanded goals, but it was MacMillan’s tally 2:11 into the third period that really broke Renfrew’s backs. The Wolves had clawed back from a 4-1 deficit to 4-3. Derrin Lehoux, Matt Johnston and Brady Clouthier counted Renfrew goals, all in the second period.

The middle period also saw Wolves defenceman Tyler Orr get into a good scrap with former Shawville teammate Mike Walker.

Goaltender Zach McIntyre of the Midget Wolves was Richard Barr’s backup in both games.

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Avery Campbell scored the only goal and Tyson Johnston registered the shutout as Canadian Tire outlasted the Rink Rat Pro Shop 1-0 in a novice house game during the first intermission Sunday. Jonathan Roach tended goal for the Rink Rats.

The Wolves have sent Tyler Charbonneau, defenceman Josh Hartwig and future considerations to Shawville for centre David Hobbs.

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Wolves return Jan. 7

From Page 15 The Wolves also acquired Brock Plouffe’s rights from the Pontiacs for future considerations.

The Dec. 1 trade that sent Dylan Zavitske, Mitch Parker and Nik Van Esson to Shawville for defenceman Les Orr has now been completed.

The player to be named later will be a welcomed addition. Renfrew’s Jimmy MacMillan will step into the Wolves lineup for the rest of this season.

It is not the best news from the illness and injury department, Kirk Skebo is done for the year and Jesse Riopelle is out indefinitely.

The Wolves are also minus the services of team captain Michael Deslaurier.

The Wolves travel to Perth to take on the Valley Division leaders Tuesday, Dec. 28 at 7:30 p.m.

The first game of 2011 is Friday, Jan. 7 when the Wolves host the Almonte Thunder at 8 p.m.

AECL wishes you and your family a safe and enjoyable holiday season.

All eyes are on the puck off to RCI goaltender Chloe Eady’s right during girls hockey tournament action at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre Dec. 15. The Bishop Smith Crusaders won this game 2-0, but the Raiders stormed back to post a 2-1 win over the Opeongo Wildcats in the RCI varsity girls second contest. Mercury photo by Peter Clark

James Fulton was the lucky winner of the grand prize bike draw during the Renfrew Junior B Timberwolves kids night game Sunday evening. Wolves president Doug Miller presents the bike to James. Mercury photo

by Peter Clark

Jaguars take ‘A’ consolation PETER CLARK

peter.clark@metroland.com

The St. Joseph’s Jaguars boys hockey team won two of three games they played to win the A consolation title at a tournament for A schools hosted by the General Panet Panthers Dec. 16.

Paced by a Brett Riopelle hat trick, St. Joseph’s posted a 6-3 win over the Madawaska Valley District Wolves in the team’s first game.

Ryan Cuthill, Josh Lamourie and Nick Mosco notched singles.

Riopelle added two more goals, but the Jaguars came up one short in their second contest. Pembroke’s Jeanne Lajoie Chevaliers prevailed 3-2.

The Jaguars matched up against Rideau High School of Elgin for the A consolation title.

Jared Riopelle notched a pair in a 6-2 St. Joseph’s victory.

Cuthill, Lamourie, Michael Vice and Zach McIntyre canned singles for coach Mike McMahon’s Jaguars squad.

Dan Charbonneau and Jake Lefebvre shared goaltending duties for St. Joseph’s.

BASKETBALL FREE THROW On the hoops front, the Knights of Columbus Council 1916 will host its annual basketball free throw competition Jan. 18 at the St. Joseph’s gymnasium. The contest is open for girls and boys in the 9 to 14 age group.

Winners advance to the district level, also at St. Joseph’s Feb. 1.

Raiders skate to a win PETER CLARK

peter.clark@metroland.com

The Renfrew Collegiate Raiders varsity girls hockey team played host to a five-team tournament at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre Dec. 15.

The Raiders lost 2-0 to the Bishop Smith Crusaders in the Renfrew school’s first game before rebounding to defeat the Opeongo Wildcats 2-1.

Brianna Yolkowskie and Sabrina Guyea were RCI goalgetters while Chloe Eady backstopped the victory.

“It was a good way to stat the season,” coach Kim Oattes said.

The win was a Raider girls hockey team’s first in a while, the coach noted. With a bounce or two, RCI could have pulled out a win in the first game also, coach Oattes added.

The RCI varsity girls will be competing in the Arnprior Redmen tournament on Feb. 2, 2010.

The Raiders split a pair of decisions on the girls volleyball court in their final matches before Christmas.

The Senior Raiders blanked the Madawaska Valley District Wolves in straight sets while the Barry’s Bay contingent won the junior clash 3-1 in Barry’s Bay Dec. 16.

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Corrine Sullivan (right) hands a gift from the Angel Tree, set up in the Calabogie Pizzeria convenience store, to project coordinator Barb McCafferty. Calabogie-and-area residents have once more rallied behind the Calabogie food bank and Christmas Families’ Initiative. In addition to donations to the Angel Tree, food was collected at the Christmas Parade and librarian Skippy Hale offered those with overdue books the chance to trade food for fines. The ski patrol, various service groups and clubs, and many individuals have also provided support.

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1910: A tour of the O’Brien Opera House in Renfrew DECEMBER 23, 1910 THE O’BRIEN OPERA HOUSE: Renfrew’s largest and finest building, occupied not only as a place of amusement but by the Bell Telephone Co. as Central, by H. Coolican as tine and hardware shop, by F.M. Devine as legal office, as well as Mr. M.J. O’Brien for his own private offices. The Opera House has a frontage of 62 feet and a depth of 94 feet. It is 70 feet high from the concrete floor in the basement to the tip of the front cornice.

It is five bricks thick, and there are in it 700,000 bricks. The first floor and boxes will seat some 350, the balcony 200, the gallery 350 to 400. The stage is 47 feet wide and 30 feet deep and 40 feet high. There are six fire escapes, in addition to ordinary entrances. An elevator carries the properties of the theatrical companies to different floors. There are eight dressing rooms, eight feet by 10 feet, beneath the stage.

There is a fine system of electrical lighting comprising some 35 switches, and 450 lights.

SHOWS FURS: Mr. D.W. Budd, the local furrier, has an exhibition, in one of the show windows of Photographer Handford, three very valuable skins. Two

OLGA LEWIS FROM THE OLD FILES are silver grey, worth $200 each, while the other is black, valued at no less than $600. To anyone who will bring him another to duplicate the black, Mr. Budd offers to pay $650. Black and silver grey examples of the Reynard tribe are very scarce, which circumstances, along with the quality of the fur, causes prices to soar. Not local trappers, but men hunting away up the Coulonge River, secured these skins.

DECEMBER 26 1935 PUBLIC SCHOOL HAS CLOSING PROGRAM: Before the dismissal of the scholars for the Christmas holidays, Principal Barber at the public school and his staff had the classes together for the singing of Christmas carols and a few recitations. The pupils assembled in the main hall and in the staircases leading to the hall and from these points stood while Mrs. Williams musical instructress led them. There has been a splendid improvement in singing and the program

A heritage image of the historic O’Brien Opera House, at left, in Renfrew. was thoroughly enjoyed. Short addresses were made by Canon W.M.H. Quartermaine and E.K. Boggles.

NO COUNCIL CHANGES, NO SCHOOL CHANGES, NONE AT HOSPITAL: At nine o’clock on Christmas Eve only a handful of citizens were at the office of Renfrew’s clerk treasurer, Mr. R.L. Kennedy, to learn who did not among the numerous nominees qualify for civic service in Renfrew for the year 1936.

They learned there would be no change in personnel for 1936, neither on council nor at the schools nor the hospital. There had been rumours of impending changes or at least of attempts to bring about changes, but the status quo is the order.

DECEMBER 16, 1970 PHANENHOUR FEEDS SOLD: A Renfrew feed company Nov. 30 phased out the retail feed part of its business to Ottawa Valley Grain Products Ltd. Mrs Fran Phanenhour, secretary-treasurer of Phanenhour Feeds Ltd., explained the retail end of the business had not been good and phasing it out would allow for more concentration to other areas. Only the inventory was sold to Ottawa Valley Grain Products, Mrs. Phanenhour said.

They will continue to buy hay and straw locally and wholesale it to the United States. Buildings and machinery will continue to be owned by Phanenhour Feeds Ltd. which also distributes for

Gulf Oil Canada Ltd. operating out of bulk storage plants in Renfrew.

NEW POSTMASTER: Harold Eady Jr. has been appointed postmaster of the Renfrew Post Office. Mr. Eady succeeds the late M.J. Bolger and will be responsible for the operation of the Post Office. Married with six children – four boys and two girls – the 38-year-old native of Renfrew has been with the post office for over 20 years. He was appointed assistant postmaster in November 1964, having started as a postal clerk Oct. 10 1950.

Mr. Eady and his family reside at 43 Bank St. S. in Renfrew.

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The Renfrew and District Christian School held its 2010 Christmas concert at the Hebron Christian Reformed Church Dec. 15. The theme of this year’s concert was a musical entitled Cookin’ Up Christmas. In this scene, Betty Rocker (Brianna Roberts), left, informs Emerald Lasanga (Jordan Vandersleen) and Miss Paula Queen (Emily Vander Ploeg) “there will be no kicking in my kitchen.” Mercury photo by Peter Clark

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MERRY CHRISTMAS ADMASTON CELEBRATES SEASON Admaston Public School delighted a packed gymnasium with the school’s annual Christmas concert Dec. 14. Enjoying the festivities while awaiting their turn to go on stage are Georgia Cooke, left, Mackenzie Perry, top, and Madison Stroud. Mercury photos by Peter Clark

At right, what would Santa’s trip be like without his trusty reindeer?

From left are Keira Debeau, Madison Popkie, Alexis LeGris and Connor Buffam, the most famous reindeer of them all.

At left, Dylan Drummond, right, and Austin LeGris obviously are enjoying their roles at the Admaston Public School concert. Not quite sure what to think of them are Jensen Vaille, left, and Katie Drummond.

CANADA GOOSE STAYS

A Canada goose named Stanley by local residents stands on an island of ice on the Bonnechere River at the former Renfrew beach location. Area resident Ray Dunbar notes people have been feeding the injured Canada goose, which has been living near the beach for weeks. Stanley was last seen resting near open water close to the dam. Barring the emergence of a predator, the goose should eventually makes its way down past the filtration plant for the rest of the winter, notes Jim Ferguson of The Mercury’s Scene from the Hawk’s Eye. “If the opportunity arises, the bird will be caught and treated humanely.”

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Township supports training The Association of Municipalities of Ontario is offering councillor training sessions at the Best Western in Renfrew on Jan. 26 and 27. Among those participating will be new Admaston-Bromley councillors Ray Pender and Michael Donohue.

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Remarkable Admaston-Bromley residents, from left, Nathan Vandekemp, Emma English, Ben Harris, Brett English, Brian McIntyre, Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe who presented the awards, Colleen Berry, Jill Barr and Anna McIntyre. Photo by Lucy Hass

A salute to remarkable residents

A group of remarkable AdmastonBromley residents were honoured at township council last week. They, and their achievements, are outlined below.

Colleen Berry Colleen was inspired by Admaston Public School students participating in a county track and field meet to return to the sport of her youth.

She participated in the Boston Marathon in April and seeded at the top of age group (45-49) and placed 22nd – 484th of 9,468 females.

At the Ottawa-Canadian marathon championships she was first in her age group, sixth masters, and 24th overall of 1,399 females. There were 3,859 finishers in all.

Other results: Emilie’s Run in June, third in age group; Diabetes Father’s Day Fun Run, first place; Terry Fox Run, ran 30 kilometres in honour of the 30th anniversary of this event; Niagara Falls International Marathon, first in her age group, second master and fourth of 453 females.

“In my marathon career, I have competed in and been blessed to have finished 12 marathons – five in Ottawa, three in Boston, and four in Niagara,” says Berry.

She feels very fortunate to have the support, patience and encouragement of her husband Keith and daughters Brittany and Sheena and siblings and community members.

Ben Harris This professional ice oval racer began racing in 2006 and has had great successes on the Eastern Pro Tour circuit in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, New York, and Wisconsin.

Oval ice racing speeds exceed 100 mph. Ben earned Rookie of the Year during his first year racing. Last year he won the prestigious Eagle River Snowmobile Derby World Championship Race in Wisconsin, USA, in the pro formula 500 class. Strong team support is essential and James Gourlay, Scott Clark and Zac Plotz are there to provide Ben with this support. Ben feels very fortunate to have many local business sponsors to help financially with his expenses. Ben is a familiar

face at the races held in Eganville and plans to travel to Wisconsin to defend his world title.

Anna and Brian McIntyre Anna and Brian McIntyre of Cedar Ridge Ranch were very successful at the 2010 Royal Winter Fair. This year was their first time showing as a farm and the competition was fierce in the ring but the friendly interaction among the competitors away from the ring was most impressive.

First place honour was achieved in the Suffolk class for mature ewes two years and older. Fourth amongst ram yearlings and sixth in the large class of 18 yearling ewes. In the Hampshire division, they placed second in the slick shorn lamb class with Bell’s Pride and third in the get-of-sire classification.

Brett English Brett English was champion intermediate beef show person at the 2010 Royal Winter Fair out of a field of 155 competitors. In St. Hyacinthe, Que., at the national junior Angus show, he won intermediate show person.

The Renfrew Fair was successful for Brett with honours of reserve intermediate show person, and placing third in the steer sale. Brett trained this steer and was very pleased with the results. Brett is very active in the 4-H Club and feels very fortunate to have the opportunity to show the Enright Farms beautiful heifers.

Emma English Emma English did an excellent job showing Enright Farms (Barry and Jane) commercial heifer to the top of its class – also being chosen as grand champion heifer of the entire 4-H heifer show at the 2010 Royal Winter Fair. Emma and her heifer, Blue Mist, placed very well throughout the fair season.

At the Chesterville Fair, Emma won junior show champion person. Renfrew Fair saw her topping her brother and winning the title of champion intermediate show person. She then won the reserve grand champion show person. Beachburg Fair resulted in another win for Emma as champion commercial yearling.

Nathan Vandekemp Nathan attends Cobden District Public School and enjoys playing hockey.

Nathan was diagnosed in June of this year with low-grade brain tumours after being monitored by doctors for two years. Nathan now faces 70 weeks of travelling to Ottawa for weekly chemo treatment.

Most people, especially young people, would just sit back and not be proactive – but not Nathan. Nathan and Jill Barr were recipients of proceeds raised through the Haunted Walk in Cobden, which is run by the Cobden Activities Association. They and their families made the decisions to donate the entire proceeds to the RVH oncology unit. As Nathan stated, “This can help everybody, this can help other people.”

Jill Barr Jill, a typical Valley pre-teen who attends Cobden District Public School, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer a year ago. Jill is active and enjoys playing hockey. This past summer, Jill and a group of her friends raised $3,150 at a homemade baking, jewelry, lemonade sale held at her home on Barr Line.

There is a rumour Jill challenged dad and mom (Tom and Donna) to match the donation.

Jill’s battle also inspired the Skunk Valley Hunt Club to take part in a golf tournament to benefit her during a particularly tough time in her battle.

Jill and Nathan proudly donated the proceeds from the Haunted Walk to the RVH oncology unit. The donations to the oncology unit help patients who would have to travel to Ottawa for some select procedures.

As Jill’s mom Donna stated: “This gift is to help more people be able to have treatment closer to home. It does not matter what age you are, when you can have treatment closer to home it helps.”

“The strength and resilience evident in this young person should be a guide for all of us and we are very proud that you and your family are part of this great Admaston-Bromley community,” said Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe.

She praised and presented plaques to all of the residents honoured.

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St. James Lutheran 66 Elgin Ave. E. 432-5078 Pastor Bonnie Scharf

Ministers: The Reverends Brian and Alison Sharpe Organist: Mrs. Elizabeth Brumm, H.B.Mus., A.R.CT.(2) CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE Friday, Dec. 24 – 7 p.m.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26 10:00 a.m. – Worship Nursery Care Available Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

If transportation is needed, please call Shirley at the Church Office 432-5452.

Wheelchair Accessibility EVERYONE WELCOME CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE Come join us in worship DECEMBER 24 7:00 - Holy Communion with “I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the Lord’s house’.”

Candlelighting (Psalm 122:1) Good News Bible FIRST SUNDAY OF CHRISTMAS, _____________________________ DECEMBER 26 Parkview 9:30 – Service of Carols _____________________________

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563 King Street, Renfrew For more information call 432-5677 Pastor: Rev. Chris Holmes Pastor David Tigchelaar 613-432-5458 433-3598 10:30 a.m. – Worship 431 Albert St. Wednesday Sunday 10 a.m.

7:00 p.m. - Fresh Power Worship Service – Nursery Available Prayer Time Sunday School During Service Worship With Us Coffee Break _____________________________ Women’s Interfaith Bible Study Wednesday mornings Renfrew Baptist Church From 10:00 -11:30 a.m.

Corner of Plaunt & Railway Story Hour and Nursery for 432-4266 Children 5 yrs. and under Available Rev. Tom Smith Everyone is welcome SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26 _____________________________ 10:00 – Worship Castleford United Bible Study, Wednesday 7 p.m.

All Are Welcome Church _____________________________ 3875 River Road The Anglican Rev. Dr. Richard Hollingsworth Church of Canada Sunday 9:00 a.m.

ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE Worship Corner Argyle St. at Patrick Sunday School _____________________________ Phone 432-3062 Ministry Elmwood Rev. Bruce Ferguson with the members of the Parish.

Bible Chapel CHRISTMAS EVE 200 Francis St. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24 432-4572 432-3087 7:00 p.m. Family Service Wednesday 9:00 p.m. CHRISTMASS 7:30 p.m. – Bible Study, Prayer SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26 9:30 a.m. – The Lord’s Supper No Church Services 11:00 a.m. – Family Bible Hour All are welcome _____________________________ and Sunday School _____________________________

Cobden Pentecostal Church Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Bible Study 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday Jr. & Sr. Youth – 7 p.m.

Wednesday SuperKidz – 3:30 p.m.

Everyone Welcome!

Sr. Pastor Rev. Graham Lawrence Children’s Pastor - Melissa Burwell Church Office 613-646-2332 Website: www.cobdenchurch.com _____________________________

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8 Argyle St. at Munroe Corps Officer/Pastor invites you to join with them on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24th at 6:00 p.m.

8 Argyle St. As we celebrate the Birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ With a candle light service _____________________________

The Roman Catholic Community OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH 100 Lisgar Avenue, West 432-8525 Saturday 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 9:00 a.m.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH 331 Plaunt Street, South 432-5825 Saturday 5:00 p.m.

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About 240 turkey dinners with carrots, mashed potatoes, dressing and more were served, plus dessert. Members of the Salvation Army, including Major Jeananne Wirachowsky expressed their appreciation to the people for their support. At right, Mrs. Claus hands out candy canes during the dinner, above. Mercury photo by Peter Clark

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kellyderue@royallepage.ca

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allisonmulvihill@royallepage.ca christenamcnab@royallepage.ca catherineoneil@royallepage.ca

Christena McNab Sales Representative 613-570-1443

Catherine O'Neil Broker/Manager 613-432-2333

Merry Christmas TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY from the staff at

ROYAL LEPAGE O'NEIL REALTY

ONE OF A KIND, A MUST SEE! MLS# 777947

87 MCBRIDE ROAD MLS#776565

1452 KOHLSMITH ROAD MLS#767611

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5961 MATAWATCHAN ROAD MLS#759114

63 ALVA DRIVE MLS#755689

99 STEVENSON CRESCENT MLS#746206

16 ROBERT COLIN DRIVE MLS#768246

1048 MADAWASKA STREET MLS#775433

170 QUEEN STREET MLS#757792

131 PATRICK AVENUE MLS#773363

708 FOURTH AVENUE MLS#775840

48 HALL AVENUE EAST MLS#771752

98 & 100 RAGLAN STREET SOUTH MLS#775296

December 23, 2010 - The Renfrew Mercury

39 Renfrew Ave. W., Unit 1 Renfrew, Ontario 613-432-8122

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CHARITY

There’s No Place Like Home for the Holidays

REAL ESTATE OFFICES PITCH IN On Nov. 19, the staff at Century 21 Eady Realty decided to issue a challenge to the other real estate offices in Renfrew to see who could collect the most food between Nov. 22 and Dec. 10. From left are participants Dennis Yackaback, Charlene Riopelle Badour, Sharon Fillator, Morris Eady and Vincent Johnston. “Because of the generosity of the staff, families, friends, and clients of our office it was a huge success,” says Fillator, who was the initiator of this challenge. “Our office was able to collect 1,000 pounds of food for the food bank which made us the winners of this challenge, but the real winners are the many families who have been helped this holiday season. It’s nice to see people helping other people in hopes of making Christmas a little easier for the less fortunate. Thanks also to the other real estate offices that helped out with their donations as well.”

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29 Raglan St. S., Renfrew, ON K7V 1P8

613-432-2100

MERCURY MAKES CHRISTMAS MERRY This year The Renfrew Mercury sponsored three needy families in conjunction with The Salvation Army. The staff broke into three teams, by department, to create Christmas baskets. One family of eight included a mother, grandmother, a girl and two boys; another family of six included a mother, father, 16-year-old girl, 18-year-old boy, and two grandsons; and the third recipient was a family of five comprised of a mother, father, two boys and a girl. The hampers were picked up by Jane Forrest, at right, from the Salvation Army. The Mercury teams who adopted the families were represented by, from left, Pat Stubinski, Audrey Fleury and Reina DeVries. Below, a cross-section of contributors. Mercury photo by Lucy Hass

We’d like to deliver our sincere best wishes to your door this holiday. May the season bring much happiness, health and good fortune to you and your loved ones.

If you’re looking for a home for the holidays and beyond, please keep us in mind.

We’ve been helping area residents find the perfect place to call home for over 36 years.

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RUDOLPH & COMPANY Riley Harrington plays Rudolph during the singing of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. The occasion was the Renfrew Children/Youth Choir’s Christmas concert at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School Dec. 5. The concert theme was Christmas Time as choir members, ages nine to 17, sang a wide variety of traditional Christmas songs under the direction of Sister Joan Pecore. For those who missed the performance, see TV COGECO’s cable 22 airings Dec. 24 at 7:45 p.m., or Dec. 25 and 26 at 9:45 a.m., 2:45 p.m. and 7:45 p.m.

Merry Christmas Renfrew!

Brokerage, Independently Owned & Operated

(613) 432-9936

REALTY LTD., Brokerage

T’was the week before Christmas, when all through the town, The listings were selling, the buyers were found.

TERESA B. HALEY Broker of Record

The children were nestled, all snug in their beds, While visions of bigger rooms danced in their heads

Renfrew

LOTS OF COMFORT HERE Walking distance to all amenities.

Features family room or 4th bedroom, plus laundry facilities in large 2nd bathroom, all on main floor!

LR has cosy gas fireplace. Central air. Wrought iron railing on balcony. Privacy windows in gorgeous large 3-season Sun Space. Newer garden shed. $168,000. MLS #776793

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I checked out thatnikki.com to see what was the matter Upon seeing our neighbour’s new SOLD sign, I called up THAT Nikki to come and list mine.

When what to my wondering eyes should appear, But a silver station wagon with signs in the rear.

MERRY CHRISTMAS To All!

With a happy, smiling driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be THAT Nik! More rapid than interest rates her listings they came, And she showed, and called, and thanked them by name:

Merry Christmas and a bushel of thanks to all of you for your patronage and goodwill.

127 Raglan St. N Not sure what to get that special someone???

How about this house!

Tall ceilings & original millwork welcome the past, while thousands of $ in upgrades have increased the energy rating. Full basement with tall ceilings, 2 yr. old furnace and 5 yr. old roof.

$195,000

Now Lochiel, now Mutual, now Airth and Raglan, On Woodwind, on Fisher, on Eighth and Wolfe Island, To the top of the searches, I’ll be on the ball, Now sell away, sell away, sell away all!

So up to the house the young couples they flew, With offers in hand – and pre-approvals too.

$250 from every purchase or sale in Renfrew with THAT Nikki will be donated to the Bonnechere Manor Auditorium Campaign.

She talked quite a bit, but went straight to her work, And presented the offer, then turned with a jerk,

‘tis the season ...to give you our thanks!

And laying her pen aside of the contract, The buyers, now rent free, as a matter of fact.

She sprung to her wagon, with her team all assisting, And away they all flew, to the next Renfrew listing.

But I heard her exclaim ere she drove out of sight, Merry Christmas to all; it will be on MLS® tonight!

We wish you all the best and look forward to serving you again next year.

Nicole Laframboise Real Estate Sales Representative

Lisa Dunbar, Sales Rep. (cell) 613-633-0062 On Duty Over the Holidays!

Valley Wide Real Estate Brokerage 73 Plaunt Street, Renfrew 613-433-3626

Office: (613) 829-1818 Renfrew: (613) 433-3738 Direct: (613) 295-5225 Teri Leech, Sales Rep. (cell) 613-433-6994 On Duty Over the Holidays!

*Not intended to solicit those currently under contract

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MERRY CHRISTMAS

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Call Email

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DEADLINE: TUESDAY AT 1PM.

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SCOOTER SPECIAL Available at 25% Off Select Models Pura Vida Buy/sell Stair lifts, 267 Stewart St. Porch lifts, Scooters, Call 433-9437 or Bath lifts, Hospital beds 432-9620 etc. Call SILVER CL22548 CROSS 613-231LOOKING FOR THAT 3549 perfect holiday gift that really can make a dif- WHITE CEDAR LUMference? Give hope in BER, Decking, fencing, the fight against cancer all dimensions, rough with a Holiday In Hon- or dressed. Timbers our donation to the Ca- and V-joints also nadian Cancer Society. available. Call Tom at Information or donate McCann’s Forest Prodby: calling (613) 735- ucts 613-628-6199 or 2571, www.cancer.ca 613-633-3911 or drop into our office at 1217 Pembroke St. ARTICLES E. Pembroke.

WANTED

ARTICLES 4 SALE

*HOT TUB (SPA) Covers-Best Price. Best quality. All shapes and colours. Call 1-866585-0056. www.thecoverguy.ca ELECTRIC FIREPLACE, oak mantle, cabinet and base, 4,500 BTU, remote control, $300 firm. Like new, used twice. 613-432-3973

OLD ANTIQUE FURNITURE, Old advertising coca-cola, Mountain Dew, old gas and oil items, toys, decoys, old postcards, old Beatles items, old Halloween and Christmas items Call Sheryl MacKenzie at 613-432-4909

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE scrap cars. Will pay $50 - $100, depending on types.

Picked up free. 613HOT TUB (Spa) Cov- 432-3464 or cell 613ers. Best Price, Best 432-0449 Quality. All Shapes & Colours Available. Call 1 - 8 6 6 - 6 5 2 - 6 8 37 FIREWOOD www.thecoverguy.ca BEDS, SOFA BEDS, BEDROOM SUITES, DINING ROOM SUITES, SOFAS, RECLINERS, BAR STOOLS, HEADBOARDS, COMFORTERS

8 FT FIREWOOD for sale. Also looking for standing timber. Phone 613-312-9859

MATTRESS FACTORY & FURNITURE OUTLET

FIREWOOD BY THE TANDEM LOAD CLEAN Random Length Hardwood For Sale 613-649-2544 Quick Delivery

312 Raglan St. S., Renfrew

432-8826

MERRY CHRISTMAS SALE now on at Teresa’s Valley Treasures Osceola. Open WedCARS Sat-10-4p.m.

Open FOR SALE Boxing Day, Sun. Dec, 26 - 12-5p.m. 6131992 DODGE CARA646-7964 VAN 7 passenger, exSUNFLOWER BLACK cellent condition, origioil bird seed, Christmas nal body, no rust, new special. Buy five bags, tires & battery, detailed get one free. Great at Barker’s, 64000k, Christmas gift. Robert $3000 obo. Call Bill Reid 613-432-3795 613-432-2403

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Downtown Arnprior

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The gift of pampering with HEAVENLY ESCAPES HEALTH SPA gift certificates

In Clothing!

RED POTATOES 50lb bag $10 at the farm of James Bauman, 1605 Kerr Line, Forester’s Falls 613-646-7618.

No Sunday calls please

12 Elgin Street West

613-623-0100

open 7 days a week

Almonte, 435 Ottawa St. (beside Royal Bank) CARS FOR SALE

Ray’s Auto Sales & Leasing Inc. 211 Elliott Crescent Renfrew Hwy. 60 and Pinnacle Rd.

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HUNTER SAFETY Canadian Firearms Course. Courses and exams held throughout the year. Free course if you organize a group, exams available. Wenda Cochran, 613-2562409.

HOUSES FOR SALE

3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW backing onto ravine, corner lot 50’x207’, 59 Wilson St. $189,000 private, 416-239-0428

1 BEDROOM FOR rent - fridge & stove included, hardwood floors, Available January 1, 2011 - $650/month + Hydro but includes Heat - (613) 6237287, Ext. 25

1ST FLOOR, 2 Bedroom apartment in HOUSES quiet seniors building.

FOR SALE Available December TIMESHARE CANCEL. 1st. Call 613-4324909 Were you misled when you purchased a Timeshare? Get out NOW BEAUTIFUL ONE BEDwith contract cancella- ROOM available Janution! Stop paying Mort- ary or February, comgage and Maintenance pletely redecorated, 100% Money back paint, carpeting, reaGuaranteed.

1-888- sonable rent on Hall 816--7128, x-6868 or Avenue, 613-432702-527-6868 8417 Wilson Investments INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL SPACE

HOUSES FOR RENT

3 BEDROOM HOUSE for rent. New street Renfrew Ont. Gas heat & water, central air & appliances, $850 plus utilities, first & last required, available February 1. Tel 613-6993652

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 LARGE 3 BEDROOM apartment with private entrance.

Available January. $800/month plus gas heating and hydro. 432-2852

LARGE CLEAN WELL maintained 1 bedroom apt downtown in quiet adult building, 2nd floor. Fridge & stove, 3 BEDROOM house lo- first & last, $475 + Hycated in Renfrew at dro 432-4456 165 Munroe. $750 per month water included. Hydro extra. Call LOOKING FOR AN APARTMENT -Wilson 613-312-0029 Investments is the numCOBDEN 4 BED- ber to call 613-432ROOM Farm house, 8417 your reliable newly renovated. No Landlord in Renfrew!! pets or smoking al- Affordable rents, clean, lowed. $750 plus. quiet, secure buildings.

Credit check & refer- Office located at No.2 ences, first & last re- -850 O’Brien Road, quired. Available imme- evenings and weekdiately. 613-464-0290 ends by appointment only.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

LARGE 1 BEDROOM apartment available Feb. 1st. Centrally located. $535 a month.

Call Bujold Properties 613-432-0789 or 613432-4868 after hours

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

1 BEDROOM APARTMENT, $795 heat, hydro, and water included.

Washer/dryer, fridge and stove included. Huge back yard, parking.

613-4325566 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT available Feb. 1st. Centrally located. $512 a month Heat included. Call Bujold Properties 613-4320789 or 613-4324868 after hours

ARTICLES 4 SALE

LAST MINUTE GIFT IDEA

BESIDE FINNIGAN’S

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

FOR SALE

RAGLAN STREET SOUTH, two bedroom for January 1st, fridge, stove, water, carpeting, intercom for security, laundry facilities, call 613-432-8417 to view. Wilson Investments

ROOM FOR RENT

ROOM FOR RENT Basement bedroom, fridge, private bathroom & bar sink. Close to down town, shared kitchen. Phone 613433-9593

- secure building - All one level - utilities included - 4 piece bath - Appliances incl.

- minutes to shopping Studio Suites from $599/month

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SHARED ACCOMMODATION. ROOM to rent in family home available January 1st. $450 per month includes utilities internet, phone, kitchen and laundry privileges. Call Kevin to view. 4339427 or 613-4335456

VACATION PROPERTIES

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Stay a week or longer.

Plan a beach wedding or family reunion. www.NSBFLA.com or 1800-541-9621

LOST & FOUND

LOST 2 WOODEN CANES of significant value, one was made at the farm with one solid piece of wood. I can tell right away if it was.

The other I know the size and wood as it is SHARED very rare.

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CENTURY 21 EADY Realty is seeking experienced Real Estate Sales Representatives.

If you’re interested in a challenging career with rewards that compensate you fairly for the work that you do, call Morris Eady for a confidential interview and discover the opportunities that Century 21 Eady Realty can offer.

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HELP WANTED

CARRIERS NEEDED

ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED Looking for adult newspaper carriers to deliver local community newspapers.

Visit us in store at either Renfrew Tim Hortons or email wardo@sympatico.ca

RENFREW various routes

Areas of delivery are - Ottawa East, - Ottawa Central - Ottawa South - Ottawa West - Vanier - Orleans areas

As an enthusiastic team leader, you hire, train, motivate and coach employees to ensure the highest standards of quality, customer service and cleanliness. Work with a team as enthusiastic and friendly as you. Work as a Manager at Tim Hortons. Apply now or online at timhortons.com

Seeking reliable people to deliver the Renfrew Mercury every Thursday

Please contact by email only. Looking for people to start as soon as possible.

Contact Chris Paveley

No collections. Top dollar paid

Contact: paula.clarke@metroland.com

613-432-3655 ext 31 Toll Free 1-800-884-9195

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OR Call:

1.877.298.8288 HELP WANTED

SERVICES

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COUNTY OF RENFREW Employment Opportunity SOCIAL SERVICES â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ONTARIO WORKS

JOB POSTING Job Title: Graphic Artist, Full-Time Department: Production Location: Ottawa

We are committed to ensuring a professional client-focused approach, which recognizes individual worth and fosters forward movement towards personal and ďŹ nancial independence. Given the resources at our disposal, we will endeavour to operate with maximum efďŹ ciency and effectiveness to ensure that all legislative services are delivered in a courteous, accurate and expedient manner, in an environment which both encourages and assists our clients.

Job Summary: Work closely with Ottawa Regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sales Department. Retrieve digital ďŹ les from e-mail and ftp, check and redistribute to papers, ad design, pagination and pre-ďŹ&#x201A;ighting using Adobe InDesign and Creative Suite.

Ottawa Regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production team is looking for enthusiastic computer-savvy graphic designers.

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE (Contract â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Up to Three (3) Months) RENFREW SITE

Competencies, Skills and Experience: â&#x20AC;˘ Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite in a MAC environment â&#x20AC;˘ Skilled in digital ďŹ le retrieval and manipulation â&#x20AC;˘ Able to work under tight deadlines â&#x20AC;˘ Organized, good phone manner, ability to multi-task â&#x20AC;˘ Familiar with PDF technology, retrieving and sending ďŹ les electronically, working on a network â&#x20AC;˘ Creative design skills for newsprint advertisements â&#x20AC;˘ Flexible and adaptable â&#x20AC;˘ Newspaper publishing background preferred

Reporting to an Ontario Works Supervisor, the Customer Service Representative provides support to the Ontario Works Division in the day-to-day administration for the delivery of services while maintaining conďŹ dentiality.

QualiďŹ cations: â&#x20AC;˘ Grade 12 Diploma â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with post-secondary courses in a relevant ďŹ eld. â&#x20AC;˘ 6 to 9 months experience in an ofďŹ ce setting. â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. â&#x20AC;˘ Advanced computer and keyboard skills with word processing and spreadsheet software. â&#x20AC;˘ Valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Compensation (Effective January 1, 2011): $20.89 - $23.85 per hour. No beneďŹ ts.

Duties and Responsibilities: â&#x20AC;˘ Send press-ready PDF ďŹ les via WAN and internet â&#x20AC;˘ Work closely with advertising sales reps â&#x20AC;˘ Be responsible for ensuring all ďŹ les are sent on time â&#x20AC;˘ Design and layout newspaper advertisements â&#x20AC;˘ Paginate newspapers using InDesign

Please send your resume, stating Competition #11-01, by 4:00 p.m., January 4, 2011 to:

Interested candidates should forward their resume to the attention of Mark Saunders at msaunders@metroland.com by no later than Friday December 31, 2010.

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)

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

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PEMBROKE REGIONAL HOSPITAL INC. L’HOPITAL REGIONAL DE PEMBROKE INC.

JOB POSTING Job Title: (Maternity Leave Contract) –Reporter/Photographer Department: Editorial Location: Perth

Full-Time - Advertising Sales Representatives

Department: Advertising Department Location: Ottawa 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.

This is an entry level position working within a team of professionals dedicated to providing IT support for the Pembroke Regional Hospital and partners.

REQUIREMENTS: • Two year Community College diploma in Computer Technology or equivalent • Minimum of two (2) current years of related experience preferred • Experience providing client or end user support • Experience in performing effectively in a detail-oriented work environment requiring a high degree of personal organization and accountability • Experience with projects demonstrating analytical/problem solving skills in system analysis and design, program coding, program testing and debugging • Experience in Microsoft platforms and programming tools • Experience with database design, implementation, and management • Experience with Crystal Reports and/or other report writing tool • Demonstrated ability to prepare and maintain system documentations and write user guides • Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to multitask and prioritize work assignments • Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain a high degree of confidentiality • Ability to be flexible, versatile and adaptable in day-to-day activities • Computer equipment maintenance skills including PC and Peripheral equipment, setup, configuration and troubleshooting • Demonstrated knowledge of Networks and Internetworks, related connectivity devices, TCP/IP Protocol suite and related security risks and remedies • General understanding of Industry Standard Security Protocol, i.e., SSL, PKI, Digital Certificates, etc.

• Knowledge of supported software packages: MS Office, Exchange, SQL Server, IIS, Windows Clients & Server Systems • Clear Criminal Record Check • Must have demonstrated ability to meet the attendance standards of the Hospital ASSETS: • Experience in a clinical environment • Experience in a Microsoft environment including Terminal Service, Active directory and HyperV • Bilingualism (English/French)

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 confident, motivated, flexible self starter with extensive news experience and strong news judgment. Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop will be considered assets.

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

Qualifications • 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

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.

TEMPORARY FULL-TIME PHYSIOTHERAPIST for up to one year To provide Rehabilitation Services to inpatients and outpatients as part of the Rehabilitation Program Physiotherapists practise as members of a multi-disciplinary team in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act, the Public Hospitals Act, and the Standards set by the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario. In keeping with the Hospital’s Mission, Vision and Values, and policies and procedures, Physiotherapists provide professional care to patients.

REQUIREMENTS: • Current certificate of competence as a Registered Physiotherapist with the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and with respect in an oral and written format with patients, public, colleagues and other health disciplines • Demonstrated effective problem solving and critical thinking skills • Demonstrated ability to apply basic computer skills • Demonstrated and proven ability to work in a collaborative care model with all members of the health care team • Demonstrated knowledge and application of the College of Physiotherapists of Ontario standards of practice • Demonstrated commitment to continuing education activities supporting ongoing professional learning in physiotherapy • Demonstrated commitment to patient safety • Must have demonstrated ability to meet the attendance standards of the Hospital • Bilingualism is an asset • Applicants must be available to work on all shifts including weekends

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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.

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PATRICK JOHN EDMUND MCCARTHY was born August 5, 2010 weighing 11 lbs at York Central Hospital, Richmond Hill. Son of Christine and John McCarthy. First Grandchild for Don (and the late Patricia) Lascelle and Sandra and Ross McCarthy Proud GG Olive Dunbar (nee Sullivian). Ecstatic Aunt Cassie McCarthy, Uncles Derek and Dean Lascelle and soon to be Aunt Mallory. Along with many Great Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

December 19th

The family of Katie Box wishes to express gratitude and thanks to our relatives, friends and neighbors for their many acts of kindness during the loss of a dear mother and grandmother.

Thanks for prayers, flowers, cards, phone calls, memorial contributions and food. Many thanks to Pauline and Judy for preparing delicious meals for us. Thanks to Dr. DiPaolo and staff of Bonnechere Manor for the great care given to Mom over the past few years.

Special thanks to Sheryl McLeod for visits prayers and the beautiful funeral liturgy in celebration of Katie’s life. Thank you to the Grace United Church UCW for the delightful lunch served after the funeral.

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ETHEL COLLINS

Stag & Doe Amy Gahan & Walker Mullen Merry Christmas Christine From your fellow Leaf fans at First Choice

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We the family of the late Ethel Collins would like to express our sincere gratitude to relatives, friends and colleagues during the recent loss of our Mother. Thank you for the condolences, cards, prayers, food and donations to her chosen charities. We would like to extend our thanks to Management and Staff of Groves Park Lodge for the care Mom received as a resident and the compassion on the day of her passing

by Staff and Dr. Langlois. We would like to thank Mom’s nephew, Bob (Robert) Johnston, for his touching eulogy, son Bill for his poem, Earl Wall for his uplifting and personal message and his wife Cheryl for her musical accompaniment.

Thank you to Dan Rogers (son in law) for his rendition of Beyond The Sunset as requested by Mom many years ago.

Thank you to the Calvary Pentecostal Church family for preparing and serving the excellent luncheon after the service.

Thank you to Matthew and Daniela Brydges, McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, for your guidance and support during this time of loss. Thank you to the Pallbearers, Grandsons, Richard Collins, Jeff Collins, Paul LeBlanc, James LeBlanc, Ryan Rogers and Great Grandson Patrick Collins.

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BARR, Mylne In loving memory of a dear brother in law who passed away Dec. 24, 2009.

STEWART In loving memory of my dear husband Gerald, who passed away Dec. 24, 2005.

GILLAN In loving memory of our dear mother Sara who passed away Dec. 26, 1992.

Mylne you were very much part of our family You were always full of jokes and fun.

You left us all with great memories You are now safe from pain and suffering you will always be in our hearts

We took our vows together Said “Til death do us part” But when God came and took your hand My whole world fell apart.

No one knows the heartache I try so hard to hide Only God knows how many times I’ve broken down and cried.

When I look back upon our lives One thing that makes me glad Is that you chose me to share with you The precious years we had

Dear mom we will never forget you Sweet memories cling round your name True hearts that in life always loved you Will love you in death just the same

Love Stan, Bev, Pam, Garry, Kent, Carol, Linda, Todd, Bonnie and family’s

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Love and miss you Orella BRESEE, Garnet Aug. 27, 1941 - Dec. 22, 2003 We speak of you often in laughter and tears, your memory is held tight By each of us dear; We treasure the time you were here with us And are grateful to Carry on your gift of love and guidance

Forever loved Nan, Faith, Dale, Bev & families

HOARE In remembrance of my mother, Elise Hoare, who passed away Dec. 27, 2006.

Since you’ve been gone The years are four, As each year passes I miss you more.

Days turn into months And months into years, Does this last forever This yearning, these tears

For my kind and gentle LINTON, Elizabeth mother, so lovingly In memory of a loving remembered by daughwife & mother taken ter, Iona, and family away Dec 29, 2004

Love & miss you always your wife Rose & chilSix long years have dren Todd, Kerry, Jack, gone by and Cathy, Corinne We seem to see the soft dim light Of a face we loved the best Recalling her in the suns last rays Going down in the far off west We miss her more as time goes on The lamps of our love still burn Her heart the truest in the world Her love the best we can recall EADY No one on earth could In loving memory of our ever take her place grandma Donna Eady, She’s the dearest of who received her angel them all wings on December Heaven is a better 22, 2009. place As they have one of the We thought of you with best love today but that is nothing new Always missed loved & We thought about you never forgotten yesterday and days Oscar, Lana, Jim before that too, We think of you in silence we often speak your name All we have are memories and your picture in a frame Your memory is our keepsake with which we will never part God has you in His keeping we have you in our heart.

EADY Love and miss you In loving memory of our always mother Donna Eady Judy, Tammy, Holly who passed away and family Dec. 22, 2009 Often we think of you, dear mother, And our hearts are filled with pain, Oh, this earth would be a heaven, Could we hear your voice again.

One year has swiftly passed away, But still we don’t forget; For in the hearts that loved you best, Your memory lingers yet.

Love always Brian & Mary Lou

LAMBERT, Cecile (Comtois) 25 years, Dec. 21, 1985.

Sweet memories will linger forever; Time cannot change them, it’s true; Years that may come cannot sever My loving remembrance of you.

Charles, John, Mike, Thersea, Norman, Gerry, Rene, Jean and Marcel

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REID

In loving memory of a dear brother and uncle, Thomas J. Reid (Tommy) who passed away December 24th, 2007.

Everyday in some small way Memories of you come our way Gone are the days we used to share But in our hearts you are always there.

Lovingly Remembered Dorothy (sister) Barb (Darwin) Wayne (Norma) Muriel (Tony) Marlyn (Dallas) nieces and nephews

IN MEMORIAM

Jim Dick

In loving remembrance of my husband, our father & grandfather who passed away Dec. 29th, 2008.

The depths of sorrow We cannot tell Of the loss of one we loved so well And while he sleeps a peaceful sleep His memory we shall always keep Always loved, never forgotten Lola, family & grandchildren

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MYLNE WARREN BARR August 20, 1939 – December 24, 2009 Years ago our lives were changed in one blink of an eye A tragic accident occurred and left us asking why From a coma we were told that you would never rise But your stubbornness prevailed and took the doctors by surprise We brought you home and you worked hard relearning how to live These years with you were precious so much love you had to give From your chair you played your games and watched the grandkids grow In your eyes and tender touch your love and pride did show Years passed by, your health declined, and we knew it was time Last Christmas Eve God gave us time to say our last goodbye With heavy hearts we let you go, your pain had been relieved And by the Lord at Heaven’s gate your worthy soul received Sad as we are that you are gone, our minds are now at ease We see you living in your prime, finally at peace We know you’re in a better place, free from hurt and pain Loved in life and missed in depth, until we meet again All our love forever, your wife and family Written by Melissa Morison

RONALD SALTER

Time changes many things but love & memory ever clings.

May 13, 1946 - Dec. 16, 2005 Five years have come and gone, but your memory we have held strong.

Waiting to see you again seems so long, But the memory of you will never be gone.

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Thank You

IN MEMORIAM

A booklet of commemorative verses is available for viewing at our office to help you get through this difficult time.

Always loved and forever missed Love Hazel, Karrie, Jodie, and Samantha You may also download a copy at www.communitynews.ca/memoriam

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CARDS OF THANKS

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BIRTHS

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

FORREST, Graham, Jan. 10, 2003 Vera Dec. 29, 2005 In loving memory of a dear Mom, Dad, Sister, Brother and Grandparents.

HANNIMAN Teresa Ann (McNulty) 1927-1992

James Gregory 1927-1982

Though their grins are gone forever, And their hands we can not touch, We still have so many memories, Of the ones we’ve loved so much.

Their memories are our keepsake, With which we’ll never part, God has them in his keeping, We have this in our hearts.

You’re always in our thoughts and hearts.

The Forrest Family & Earl Walsh.

Gone are the days we used to share But in our hearts both of you are always there The gates of memory will never close We miss both of you more than anyone knows With tender love and deep regret We who love both of you will never forget

IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR PARENTS

Lovingly remembered by Your children, grandchildren and great grandchildren

Cecil bd Sept. 10-Oct. 24, 1988 Jean bd Dec. 30-Oct. 8, 2006 SINCLAIR Many warm memories at Celebrations...and everyday...

Though their smile is gone forever, And their hands we cannot touch, Still we have so many memories, Of the ones we loved so much, Their memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part; God has you in His keeping, We have you both in our hearts.

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DEATHS

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PEPLINSKI, Mary Stasia In Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Sunday Dec. 19, 2010, Mary Krezel, age 86 years. Wife of the late Walter Peplinski; dear mother of Dominic (Julie), Max (Linda), Rose (Leonard) Valliquette, Douglas, Stanley (Donna), Renfrew, Nicholas (Doris), Eganville, Felix (Pauline), Douglas, Barbara (Ben) Bachinskie, Renfrew, Lucy (Jerry) Stokes, Douglas, Bernadette Peplinski, Maryanne (Paul) Cunningham, Renfrew.

Pre-deceased by Peter & Margaret Ann. Survived by 22 grandchildren & 28 great-grandchildren.

Visitations at the GOULET FUNERAL HOME, 310 Argyle St. S., Renfrew, Monday: 7-9 p.m., Tuesday: 2-4, 7-9 p.m. and after 9 a.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Michael’s Church, Douglas, Wednesday Dec. 22nd at 10:30 a.m. Spring interment parish cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

A CENTRAL CHRISTMAS Reindeer Maya O’Ryan and Ryan Rye get separated from the rest of the pack. Above, the Grades 5 and 6 classes of Margo Turpin and Lori Mason give you the French version of a Merry Christmas. In front row from left are Hayley Roderick, Emily Livingstone, Chelsea Duncan, Kiara Mulvihill and Sophie Scheuneman, and standing Tasha Brash, Elizabeth MacFarlane, Bryce Schaap and Ben Scheuneman. Mercury photos by Peter

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Always Loved and forever Remembered...

Connie, Ron and Families

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Livingstone, Edward Mills In Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew, on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 at the age of 93 years.

Beloved husband of the late Alice Livingstone.

Loving father of Rick (Joyce) and Gerry (Darlene). Loved grandfather of Kirk (Nancy), Blake (Alina) and Beth (Dennis) Bucci, and great grandfather of Kaitlyn, Ashley and Samantha. Dear step-father of Ann (Ernie) Viau, Yvonne (Brian) Oulette, and predeceased by step-son Earl Steele.

Friends called at the Anderson Funeral Home & Chapel, 22 Raglan St. S., Renfrew on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Thursday, December 23rd at 11:00 a.m.

Spring interment Douglas Cemetery. For those desiring, donations to the Bonnechere Manor Foundation would be appreciated.

In loving memory of

BASIL GIBSON Dec. 23, 2009 There is a family who misses you dearly In a home you used to fill There is a family who wanted to keep you But God willed it not to be You left many happy memories And a sorrow too great to be told But to us who loved and lost you You’re memory will never grow old

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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.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 31 • Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club’s New Year’s Eve Party 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cost $15 per person, disc jockey, hats and favours, snacks, midnight buffet, champagne toast and prizes. Tickets available at Griffith Building Supplies on Hwy. 41 in Griffith.

• New Year’s Eve party at the AFAC Wing, 164 Argyle St. S., Renfrew in the lounge.

Music by the Debenhams. Music starts at 8 p.m., $10 per person. Doors open at 7 p.m. Late lunch served. Call 613-4324485 for information. Advance ticket sales in the lounge.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 6 Renfrew Silver Seniors first noon luncheon of 2011 at the Renfrew Legion. Members only please.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 9 The January 2011 Valley Singles Lunch will be held at J.R.’s Restaurant in Almonte at 12:30 p.m. For info call Fay at 613-2568117 or Johanna at 613-432-7622.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS

CONCERT AT QUEEN ELIZABETH SCHOOL Queen Elizabeth Public School staged afternoon and evening Christmas concerts Dec. 15 and 16. Some of those moments are captured on the first concert day, in clockwise order from top left: 1. Singing their hearts out, in the front row, from left, are Cassidy Friske, Chance Miller and Laiba Choudry from teacher Shelley Steele’s Grade 1 class. This song focused on the proper way to eat a gingerbread man (cookie); 2.

Abby Delarge lifts her textbook high as part of the Grade 5-6 presentation, 12 Days of Christmas in Our Classroom; 3. Chloe Haaima is at the front of this group of performers; 4. Narrating elves are Julianna Griese (left) and Brooke Rees. Mercury photos by Steve Newman

CARING THROUGH CLAUSE WITH A CAUSE The Christmas Clause with a Cause project is once again making a difference. Scott’s Hardware owner Jeff Scott poses with the sleigh full of stockings collected by Paige Dillabough, her friends, classmates and teachers for underprivileged children in the community. Paige thanks everyone who participated and all who gave donations for toys or stuffed stockings. Special thanks went out to Scott for letting his sled be filled in his Christmas store window and to his staff who placed the stockings. Paige’s grandmother Gladys Sidock reports that more than 70 stockings were collected and will be delivered

by Santa’s elves to underprivileged children in the area. “Once again, it is so fulfilling to realize that giving is part of our Christmas spirit. Thanks to all and Marry Christmas,” she says.

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Adults don’t always listen to each other, but they often heed advice, especially critical advice, from youngsters.

A great example is the safety campaign about not drinking and driving, hosted this Christmas season by the Renfrew Liquor Control Board of Ontario and local OPP detachment.

About 150 elementary school children participated in this year’s Christmas season campaign during which students submitted small posters with a message about drinking and driving. Imaginative drawings and layout were evident in the submissions that resulted in six winners. Each receives a pair of movie tickets, with popcorn and drinks, from the O’Brien Theatre.

The same posters will be attached to customers’ paper bags following purchas-

es at the LCBO. The winners were Connor Dowdall of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School, Elizabeth Scott of Queen Elizabeth Public School, Emily Livingston of Central Public School, Katelyn Labombard of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, Joshua Phillips of Renfrew and District Christian School, and Leah Trainor of St. Michael’s Catholic School.

Phillips and Livingston were also winners last year.

Store manager Tom Bissonnette and event co-ordinator Claire Norlock said the posting of several posters on the store’s front window has attracted considerable attention.

“The campaign is kind of a reminder of adults’ responsibility,” said Bissonnette.

“Especially when youngsters mention it, Tom Bissonnette and Claire Norlock of the Renfrew LCBO and Renfrew OPP community the message hits home.”

This is the fourth year of the local cam- relations officer Janice Sawbridge display a few of the entries submitted in their combined safe-driving poster campaign for local school children. Mercury photo by Steve Newman paign.

OPP spot checks reel in offenders; people urged to beware fraudsters The Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to 161 calls for service during the past week.

DRINKING DRIVERS On Dec. 16 at about 11:40 a.m. Constable Jason Smith of the Highway Safety Division was conducting RIDE spot checks at the intersection of Cobden Road and Behm Line when he stopped a driver who had been drinking.

The male driver failed a roadside screening test and was arrested and brought to the detachment for breath tests. A 68-yearold Haley Station man was charged with driving a motor vehicle over 80 mgs. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on March 16, 2011.

While patrolling in Renfrew on Dec. 19 about 2:25 p.m. Const. Joey Limlaw stopped a vehicle for a traffic offence on Barr Street.

The male driver had been drinking and failed a roadside alcohol screening test. After breath tests were conducted at the detachment, a 52-year-old Renfrew man was charged with driving a motor vehicle over 80 mgs., and driving while under suspension. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on March 9, 2011.

Police will continue to conduct numerous RIDE

spot checks during their shifts throughout the holiday season. People who are choosing to consume alcohol are strongly encouraged to not drive any type of motor vehicle.

There are many alternatives to drinking and driving including have a designated driver, call someone to pick you up, stay the night, or take a taxi. Do your part to make this a Merry Christmas for everyone by driving sober.

FRAUD The Canadian AntiFraud Centre (CAFC, formerly phonebusters) is Canada’s central repository for fraud data. The Call Centre Unit has 11 full-time call takers who are able to field more than 300 calls each day from citizens reporting frauds. Of those calls, the Centre logs data from more than 25,000 victims each year. The call takers are dedicated, trained anti-fraud specialists who provide advice on the steps that victims should take to recover lost funds and to protect themselves in the future.

For more information on how to protect yourself, or to report a fraud, call at 1888-495-8501 or visit their website at www.antifraudcentre.ca.

DOMESTIC DISPUTES Officers from the Ren-

frew OPP responded to three domestic disputes during the past week.

No criminal offences occurred.

TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT On Dec. 19 at about 12:05 a.m. Const. Mark Condron stopped a vehicle at a RIDE spot check on Pembroke Street in Cobden. The male driver was a suspended driver for contravention of novice driver conditions. A 43year-old Vanier man was summoned to appear in Renfrew court on Jan. 28.

On Dec. 19 at about 10:20 a.m. Const. Ben Sidney stopped a vehicle for a traffic offence on Highway 17 at O’Brien Road. The male driver was found to be an unlicenced driver. A 40-year-old Hanmer man was charged for the offence and issued a ticket and the vehicle was towed from the scene.

If you have information on the above crimes you are asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or online at www.valleytips.ca.

If your information leads to an arrest or charge, you would earn a cash reward of up to $2,000 and never have to attend court as a witness. The Crime Stoppers phones are answered 24 hours a day and Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display or call trace.

FOOD BANK FUNDS The Renfrew OPP Auxiliary Cram the Cruiser campaign for the Renfrew and District Food Bank was another success as, aside from food items, many people came through with cash donations.

Jennifer Smiley and Scott Rodden of the OPP present a cheque for $5,340.25 to food bank vice-president Debi Virtue. Mercury photo by Peter Clark

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As a follow-up to our conversation on the phone Tom sent us the following email.

As the scavenger birds separated from the kill, I was able to identify clearly four white heads with no problem. It was quite a sight to see, and will be watching a little more closely from now on when I look out over the river.

On the map, they were closer to Aitkinhead’s point northwest of Stewart’s Bay. AN EAGLE ON THE BONNECHERE Hi Jim and Ila: I just saw the Friday paper and wanted to report that a very large bald eagle was looking for fish over the last open water on the Bonnechere Rive at the RCAF Memorial Park in Renfrew. I saw the bird up close as it made a few passes. This was at noon on Tuesday. I have seen many eagles on the West Coast but this one looked bigger. Great to see these awesome birds. Have a very Happy and Healthy Christmas and enjoy your birding.

Terry Simon sent us this email and we thank him for reporting

THOSE PESKY SPARROWS In the field and at our feeders there are several “little brown birds” that are difficult to identify. Look for a dark breast spot, gray or white eye brows, wing bars, streaking on the breast and back and feeding habits (on the snow or on feeders). Then check your field guide the bird will be

A European Starling in winter plumage. Photo by Jim Ferguson pictured there.

The most common winter sparrows are the tree sparrow, house sparrow and chipping sparrow.

Female gold and purple finches are heavily streaked with brown but have large, heavy bills.

Ila and I would like to thank all who have contributed to this

column during the past year and would also like to wish all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

Enjoy your birding. Ila and Jim Ferguson, 5313 River Road, RR 5, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3Z8 phone 613-432-2738 or email jamesh@ nrtco.net.

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There is another reason the eagle would be in the area of the park. There has been a injured Canada goose on the river for the past several weeks and to an eagle the goose would be a very welcome Christmas dinner.

In past years there have been several geese stranded on the river. They follow the current down stream to the less turbulent waters below the second powerhouse. Some have wintered there successfully others have not.

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We received a very interesting letter from Larry Smiley at Stark’s Corners.

Hi Jim and Ila: Something unusual happened at our home which you might want to pass to your readers.

I was cleaning out the chimney to my wood furnace that I had not used since last spring and found the decayed bodies of three birds in the fire pot. Two of them were starlings but the third appeared to be either a merlin or a sharpshinned hawk. In its attempt to catch the starlings it must have pursued them all the way into the furnace.

Larry Smiley Thank you for this story Larry.

Starlings, in their attempt to find nesting sites or to get out of the cold, will sometimes fly or fall into chimneys. When they get into the chimney or the pipes they do not seem to be able to fly upwards to the top and freedom.

The sharp-shinned (a merlin prefers to pursue its prey in the open) would follow the starlings until it caught one or they escaped.

Starlings are very ingenious.

They will sit around the rim of a chimney to keep warm. You will also see them sitting around the top of the warm air vents on the roofs of animal barns. W h e r e there is warm air there will be starlings. They have adapted well to our cold country.

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ST. JOSEPH’S HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS CELEBRATE THE SEASON St. Joseph’s Catholic High School held its annual Christmas concert Dec. 16 entitled the Christmas Variety Show in the school’s auditorium. Performers included the Christmas concert choir under the direction of Mary Ellen Vice. From left are Shelby Rougier, Brianna Laking, Molly Helferty and Amy Matcheskie.

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Ms. Enright’s art class also sold pieces of their art, including glass jewelry and paintings with the proceeds being split between art programming and the Dominican Republic Team.

Overall, the concert was a great way to start our Christmas holiday.

SJHS has wrapped up its annual Christmas food and toy drive and the snowsuit drive for the Renfrew County Child Poverty Action Network.

We are grateful for the donations and wish to thank everyone for their support.

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On Dec. 16 and 17, St. Joseph’s Catholic High School held its annual Christmas concert.

The Dec. 16 concert was held for the public while the concert on Dec. 17 was for students and staff.

The concert included many individual and group performances including the Jazz Band, Blues Guys, Four Strong Winds and Glee Club.

Some of the highlights also included performances by the SJHS Christmas Choir and Mrs. Vice’s Grade 10 drama class with their entertaining tail of the Knights of the Round Table.

Mrs. Vice, accompanied by the SJHS Christmas Choir and Mrs. Turcotte, who accompanied in sign language, closed out the concert with Go Light Your World.

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Literary giant still associated with lettuce and fish Next time you buy a head of lettuce or a bag of ready to eat salad, check the bag and see if it says it was grown in John Steinbeck Country --Salinas, California. It probably was.

The Salinas Valley, in Monterey County, is known as the “Salad Bowl of the World”.

I was surprised to see huge billboards among the lettuce fields with the famous novelist’s name in big letters. You couldn’t miss the fact that you were in John Steinbeck Country.

John Steinbeck is one of my favourite novelists. If his books don’t ring a bell, you most likely

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There is East of Eden, which is James Dean’s film debut. Grapes of Wrath with Henry Fonda, Tortilla Flats, starring Spencer Tracey, and Debra Winger in Cannery Row. Who can forget the ending Of Mice and Men? John Steinbeck was born in 1902 in Salinas, California. He was of German and Irish descent. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1962. A heavy smoker all his life, he died in 1968.

MAYNARD VAN DER GALIEN RURAL ROUTES When my wife and I toured California this past October, I asked our driver to take us through the Salinas Valley to see fields of lettuce, broccoli, artichokes, flowers of every colour, raspberries and strawberries.

It’s a funny sight seeing portable toilets –same size and colour as the ones here—parked at roadways in fields of produce.

Some portable toilets sit on a wagon –three to a wagon – and

are pulled to wherever the workers are planting or harvesting produce. There are miles and miles of produce growing in the area east of Monterey Bay. We saw the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas and the house where Steinbeck lived. We drove by the huge Cannery Row wooden buildings. It’s a waterfront street in Monterey. Sardine fishing and canning were the major industry in the mid-1930s, when 19 canneries lined the bay for a mile.

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This year the Amber Underwood Memorial 4-H News Competition had an astounding 20 entries, showcasing the writing talents of 4-H members from across the province, with Ryan Macdonald and Bruce Cole taking home top honours.

Cole, the junior division winner from Renfrew, wrote about dedication and the experience of Go For The Gold in his entry entitled Gopher the Gold.

Macdonald, the senior division winner and resident of Sudbury, shared his experience as a senior 4-H member in an urban based club through his entry entitled Lambs to Show – A City Member’s Perspective.

Both winners will receive $100 for their efforts and their entries will be highlighted in the March 2011 edition of the 4-H Ontario magazine Leadership In Action.

“4-H Ontario programs aim to build confidence through its motto of ‘Learn To Do By Doing’ experiences; and the Amber Underwood Memorial 4-H News Competition does just that by allowing youth to develop their talents in writing and journalism,” says 4-H Ontario Opportunities Coordinator, Marianne Fallis. “This is a great accomplishment for both Ryan and Bruce, and their results exhibit one of our core goals—developing communication skills in youth.”

made Monterey famous.

John Steinbeck certainly lived in a picturesque area of California. Seventeen Mile Drive to Pebble Beach on the Monterey Peninsula is an amazing drive as is the 21-Mile Scenic Route.

Nearby is the 550-foot-long concrete arch bridge known as Bixby Bridge. It was built in the 1930s and spans deep gorges on the Pacific Highway overlooking the ocean.

The bridge is a photographer’s dream. We stopped to view the incredible scenery and take photos of the bridge.

Real John Steinbeck Country!

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