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GARAGE ON LOCHIEL DAMAGED BY FIRE The Renfrew Fire Department responded to a Tuesday-morning fire in a garage belonging to Pat Vincent at 61 Lochiel St. North.

A passerby noticed smoke coming from the building and called 9-1-1.

Firefighters encountered heavy smoke, but the fire was confined to one wall of the detached garage. The fire was extinguished using a hose line from the pumper.

Damage to the structure and contents was estimated at $30,000.

The fire department says the fire was deemed to be caused by an improperly-installed portable heater.

Eight full-time and seven part-time firefighters were at the scene for about an hour.

LEADING THE ATTACK Connor Buffam, right, of the Renfrew Minor Hockey Association’s Initiation Program Timbit Senators skates through centre ice against an Arnprior defender during the annual IP fun day at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre Monday. Preparing to step into the action is the Senators’ Ben Delorme, centre. Mercury photo by Peter Clark

OEB approves new rates for Renfrew Hydro

The Ontario Energy Board has announced electricity distribution rates for Renfrew Hydro Incorporated. The new rates are effective Dec. 1, 2010.

The delivery line of electricity bills will increase by about 6.5 per cent, or $1.95 for Renfrew’s resi-

A new five-year lease has been completed with the Town of Renfrew for Canada Post operations at 259 Raglan St. South.

The town remains responsible for the Renfrew post office’s building expenses, such as energy, repairs and cleaning. The rental lease with the town expired Aug. 31, 2010.

The new lease represents a hike in the yearly rent rate from $86,241 to $99,050.

The amount was calculated by applying an average increase of two per cent from 2005 to 2010 on the previous lease, and then adding an average annual increase of 1.5 per cent for 2010 to 2015. The entire rental payment of $495,250 was then equally divided for each year.

The post office’s 607 square metres of space is on the main floor of the three-storey building. The second floor is occupied by several other tenants.

The third floor remains unoccupied and in need of renovations.

The new lease was passed at Renfrew council’s Dec. 13 meeting.

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The delivery line represents about one-third of the total bill.

Changes to the revenue requirement are primarily the result of unique, one-time expenses including $131,000 to purchase and

install a new transformer and the cost of maintaining a safe, efficient distribution system.

Renfrew will also return a credit of $1,197,028 to its ratepayers over a period ending April 30, 2013, to clear certain deferral and variance accounts.

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Renfrew resident Brian Downey is retired from the military, but he’s not retired from feeling the trials and tribulations of Canadian soldiers.

Just a few months ago he spoke on the phone to his son, Chris, who lay in a hospital bed in Germany.

His son, a Canadian soldier, was still unable to speak, after suffering severe burns, shrapnel injuries, broken bones, a collapsed lung, a damaged right eye that is now replaced by a prosthesis, and more than 100 stitches after an improvised explosive device blew up in the Afghanistan countryside on May 3, 2010.

But Chris listened to his dad, before responding by writing notes on paper for a nurse to translate.

Just before Christmas, Chris was back in the National Capital area, to visit his dad and to keep the promise of seeing members of his explosive ordinance disposal (EOD) team upon their return to Canada (Dec. 15) from their Afghan tour of duty.

Most members of that EOD team, that is.

One of them, Petty Officer 2nd Class Douglas ‘Craig’ Blake of Simcoe, Ont., died in the same explosion that hit Chris about 25 kilometres southwest of Kandahar City.

Only minutes earlier, Blake had successfully defused another bomb.

It was another five months before Chris was able to return to his job as an air weapons technician in Cold Lake, Alta.

He also retains his EOD specialist credentials, but it’s hard to say when he’ll use those skills again, since Canada is pulling back from fighting in Afghanistan after 2011 to focus on train-

ing soldiers in the Afghan army.

Wherever he serves as a soldier, Chris says life is very much the same, but with a heightened focus on doing things when he says he will. No excuses, no waiting for another day.

After all, the death of his comrade touched him deeply, largely because of the humanity and positive attitude he brought to life.

Blake, the 143rd Canadian soldier to die since the Afghan mission began in 2002, left a strong impression on others.

Chris remembers how the two of them trained up “one of the steepest hills we ever climbed in our life,” in the hottest time of the day, under the Afghan sun, just days before his friend’s death. In keeping with their customary banter, Craig would often joke in a motivating, but never vulgar, manner.

An example was the first day they tried walking up this monster hill, as Craig said encouragingly, “We’ll finish it today, and run it tomorrow!”

Chris remembers his fallen comrade as one who gave 100 per cent and made the best of every situation.

“He was a perfect match for our team,” he remarks. They were instant friends.

Shortly before dying in the tremendous explosion, Blake passed his last bottle of drinking water to a couple of kids sitting on a rock. It was just “Craig being Craig,” recalls Chris.

Now, in tribute to his friend, who completed a full Ironman triathlon, Chris is preparing to complete a half-Ironman next July.

Through the actions of his friend and other soldiers, Chris says he’s reminded that he’s doing what he has always wanted to do.

Like father, like son.

“I’m very proud of him, for

These are the members of this Canadian explosive ordinance disposal team during 2010 work in Afghanistan. From left are Petty Officer 2nd class Douglas Craig Blake, who died in action earlier this year, Sapper Jay Fenton, Master Cpl. Chris Downey whose father lives in Renfrew, Pte. Rick Crout, and Warrant Officer Rick Mercier. sure. It’s a career for him, that’s for sure,” says Chris’s dad, 53.

“He loves what he’s doing and I love what he’s doing.”

Chris, 29, echoes those sentiments.

“With my dad being in the military, I just never got away from it,” he explains.

“I went through … you name it, cadets, scouts, anything that put you in a uniform. There’s tons of pictures of me dressed up in any gear playing soldier, being a soldier. I never thought of doing anything else.”

And so it was that he joined the Canadian Air Force on April 5, 2000.

“Those are the kind of days you don’t forget,” he says.

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Three new chairmen for major Renfrew County committees STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

The departure of county councillors Zig Mintha and Ann Aikens left gaps at the top of two key Renfrew County committees. But those vacancies have been filled during the striking committee’s committee appointments for 2011.

Zig Mintha of Bonnechere Valley was the former chair of the operations committee, but his defeat in the October municipal election leaves Arnprior Reeve Walter Stack to assume that position.

“I’m pleased with the opportunity,” said Stack.

“It’s a big opportunity,” he said of the county’s more than 800 kilometres in roads and related infrastructure.

Harold Weckworth of North Algona Wilberforce returns as vice-chairman, while other operations committee members are Warden Bob Sweet of Petawawa, Donald Eady of Horton, Norm Lentz of Brudenell, Lyndoch & Raglan, Jennifer Murphy of Bonnechere Valley and Dave Shulist of Madawaska Valley.

SOCIAL SERVICES The new chairman for another major committee is Greater Madawaska Mayor Peter Emon (whose title of reeve was upgraded to mayor in mid December by his own council).

Emon, who worked 20 years with Family and Children’s Services, heads up the social services committee.

Renfrew Reeve Audrey Green remains vice-chair. The committee is completed

by Sweet, Dick Rabishaw of Laurentian Hills, David Thompson of Deep River, Weckworth and Jack Wilson of Laurentian Valley.

Emon expressed pleasure with the appointment.

“You have an opportunity to touch other peoples’ lives, whether it’s children or people in affordable housing,” said Emon.

“With our connection to Ontario Works, it’s also an opportunity to help people

coe, Emon, Sweet, Wilson. when they need assistance the most.”

• K&P management advisory commitAnother committee chairman required replacing, too, since Sweet, as the new tee: Rathwell.

• Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) warden, does not chair any committees. advisory committee: Weckworth.

• Renfrew County agricultural economDEVELOPMENT AND PROPERTY ic development committee: Briscoe.

• Municipal advisory committee: Emon, Sweet leaves the chairship of development and property to outgoing warden Rabishaw, Shulist, Sweet.

• Municipal accessibility advisory comDon Rathwell of Whitewater Region.

Mary Campbell of McNab-Braeside succeeds retired Bob Johnston of Horton as vice-chair.

The committee’s other members are Sweet, Eady, Green, Lentz, Thompson and Raye-Anne Briscoe of Admaston-BromSTEVE NEWMAN ley. steve.newman@metroland.com Mayor Briscoe remains chairman of the finance and administration commitIn his first full-fledged Renfrew council tee. Stack remains on the committee, but meeting as mayor, Bill Ringrose laid out leaves the position of vice-chair to Wil- his priorities on the committee level. son.

In doing so, at the Dec. 13 council meetThe committee’s other members are ing he named re-elected council members Emon, Rathwell, Tammy Stewart of Gail Cole, Tom Anderson and Reeve AuHead, Clara & Maria, Sweet and Janice drey Green the chairs of prominent comVisneskie of Killaloe, Hagarty & Rich- mittees. ards.

The meeting was both the first and last full council meeting for the new council HEALTH COMMITTEE in 2010.

He also announced that Renfrew counVisneskie remains at the helm of the cil will no longer automatically hold reguhealth committee, while Stewart remains lar briefing sessions most other Mondays, the vice-chair. Other committee members over and above the two regular council are Campbell, Murphy, Rabishaw, Shulist meetings. and Sweet.

The briefing sessions have been elimiWilson chairs the striking committee, nated, but meetings will be called to deal which determines the make-up of the with special subjects. The regular council county committees. Other members are meetings will be the second and fourth vice-chair Murphy, Briscoe, Campbell, Emon, Stewart and Sweet.

mittee: Green.

• Atomic Energy of Canada Limited environmental stewardship council: Stack.

• Renfrew County forestry and wood processing committee: Visneskie.

• MNR forest management plan: Green.

• Transport Pontiac-Renfrew committee: Rathwell.

• Champlain governance advisory council: Visneskie.

Committee structure in place for Renfrew council

AD-HOC COMMITTEES The ad-hoc committee structure is as follows: • Board of health appointees: Murphy, Stewart, Sweet, Wilson.

• Land division committee: Eady, Lentz, Stewart.

• Ottawa Valley Tourist Association board: Campbell, Thompson.

• County/City liaison committee: Bris-

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When there’s a statutory holiday the Monday, council meetings will likely be held the Tuesday, said Ringrose.

Coun. Cole will chair the finance committee and the committee of adjustment.

Green is chairing administration as well as development and works. Anderson will chair the parks and recreation committee.

Mayor Ringrose chairs only the labour relations/human resources committee, while councillors Jim Miller and Clint McWhirter are the respective chairmen for planning advisory and fire.

“One of the priorities I perceive and the community perceives as that we need to move on the items of the recreational master plan,” said Ringrose.

“I think we’re hearing from the community that they expect us to address this with some degree of urgency,” he added.

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RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF RENFREW CHRISTMAS TREE DISPOSAL Residents are requested to bring their Christmas Trees to the LANDFILL SITE (Town Dump) between January 4, 2011 and February 1, 2011 where trees must be deposited in a designated area.

There will be NO disposal charge for Christmas Trees provided they are not bagged or wrapped. Site hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

The Development and Works appreciates the co-operation of the residents in this program and wishes everyone a happy New Year!

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Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant is hopeful a successful program for wounded veterans in United States, Paws for Purple Hearts, can be implemented in Canada.

“In January of last year while representing Canada at a NATO Parliamentary Association meeting in Washingto, D.C., I saw a news clip showing dogs being used as service animals for soldiers suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) on the same principle as seeing eye dogs for the blind are used,” stated Gallant in a news release.

“Among the special tasks the dogs are trained to do is keep strangers at a comfortable distance from the veteran, calming rages, reminding soldiers to take medicine, and even fetching the medicine.

“I contacted the Operational Stress Injury Social Support Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant visits with pilot project participants Da(OSISS) office to see if our Cana- vid and Thor. dian soldiers had access to this kind of innovative care,” she continued.

“That contact eventually led to a pilot project being funded through the Wounded WarriorsFund ... We met on Parliament Hill where they explained how animals can be trained to help patients suffering from physical as well as psychiatric conditions.”

Paws for Purple Hearts is a first of a kind of program to offer therapeutic intervention for American military servicemen and women through training service dogs. Once training is complete, the service dogs are paired with veterans who have sustained mobility-limiting injuries – thus building on the time-honored tradition of veterans helping veterans.

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The general theme of those brief presentations, suggested Ringrose, was: “This is what my vision is, this is what we should reach for.”

The overall committee structure will look like this: • administration: chair Cole and Green; • finance: chair Cole, Anderson, Evans; • labour relations: chair Ringrose, Anderson, McWhirter’ • development and works: chair Green, Evans, Miller; • planning advisory: chair Miller, Cole, plus three lay persons to be appointed.

• parks and recreation: chair Anderson, Evans and McWhirter, plus two laypersons to be appointed; • fire: chair McWhirter and Green; • Renfrew Police Services Board: Anderson and Green; • marketing and tourism: Cole and Miller.

• Renfrew Public Library Board: Evans, McWhirter and five laypersons to be appointed; • Renfrew and Areas Health Services Village: Ringrose.

The mayor also indicated that he would not be naming council members to attend Chamber of Commerce, BIA, and Seniors and Area Home Support meetings. Instead, he said the council would focus on becoming involved in projects for those groups.

All council members will be voting shareholders of Renfrew Hydro Inc. and Renfrew Hydro Generation Inc. At the Dec. 13 meeting, Ringrose wondered who might be interested in offering opening prayers for council At previous meetings, when a local pastor was not available, Coun. Kate Windle often read a prayer.

But she is no longer on council after losing the race for reeve.

Ringrose, Miller and Cole will now be available to fill any such vacancy.

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The Canadian Pacific Railway has denied that the demolition of a rail shed along the Ottawa Valley Railway line in Carleton Place is part of preparations for tearing up the lines in February.

The Renfrew rail shed was demolished earlier this month.

“This has nothing to do with the line discontinuance,” said Kevin Hrysak, a CP spokesperson. “They’ve been abandoned for years. It’s been a safety concern, really. But they have nothing to do with the process.”

The shed, located between Lake Avenue East and Moore Street in Carelton Place, was demolished by a work crew on Dec. 22. Hrysak also noted that a number of rail sheds had also been demolished in Perth earlier this month.

Rail America gave up the lease

on the rails about a year ago.

“When they operated the line, they didn’t use them,” Hrysak said.

The sheds used to house maintenance equipment, supplies, and may have even been used as an office at one time.

Hrysak noted that some of the old material will be on its way to the landfill site but, “Whatever can be recycled will be recycled.”

The City of Ottawa’s OC Transpo has until Jan. 5 to decide if it wants to purchase the line.

If it decides that it does not want the line, it will be up to the municipalities where the line runs through to see if they want to buy it. They will have until Feb. 5.

“It’s the waiting game. But we want it to be resolved,” said Hrysak. “We can’t continue to operate it any more.”

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Expo 150 gets grant Expo 150 received an encouraging boost from Heritage Canada recently with the announcement of $26,500 coming their way to help with Expo 150 celebrations.

The grant will assist with creating an on-site Pioneer Village and an additional interactive display put together by the Renfrew County Museum Network.

“As the Member of Parliament for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, I was pleased to assist Featured in photo from left to right are: Homesteader Ruby Black, Expo 150 Committee member Dave the County of Renfrew 150th anFisher, then County of Renfrew Warden Don Rathwell, Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant, niversary committee in its successful federal grant application homesteader Jessie Wright, camp leader Katie Michaud and musket leader Peter Boudreau (kneeling). to Heritage Canada,” said MP Cheryl Gallant.

“I encourage residents to be a part of a journey through time as we celebrate our heritage in beautiful Renfrew County.”

The community exhibits committee is chaired by Peter Emon, Reeve of Greater Madawaska.

Emon was grateful for the funds which will assist in creating a

memorable experience for Expo 150 attendees.

“It takes a lot of work to put an event like this together and we are very happy that Heritage Canada was able to help us with a grant,” said Emon.

“Our museum network is extremely talented in what they can produce for the residents of Renfrew County and I look forward to seeing their displays and the Pioneer Village during Expo 150.”

The Pioneer Village will receive $18,000 of the grant. The remaining $8,500 will go to the interactive display for the Renfrew County Museum Network.

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OPINION EDITORIAL

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

International light shines on forests

Our children are being shortchanged To the editor: It was nice to read that the MP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke had taken the time to visit Grade 5 classes at Queen Elizabeth Public School in Renfrew. It was also nice to read their responses and reactions to her visit.

What was not so nice to read was the crosssection of responses, as submitted. Our provincial government often praises the Ontario education system and its marked improvement under our premier’s watch, This improvement (?) alarms me and many others.

“Are” should be “our”; “expearenns” should be “experience”;

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orests are the focus as we enter 2011 – the United Nations International Year of Forests.

And we have plenty to celebrate right here in our own backyard and across Renfrew County.

According to the Year of Forests’ website, the UN General Assembly declared the year to raise awareness of sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests.

According to Wikipedia, the World Bank estimates more than 1.6 billion people depend on forests for their livelihood.

Global forest products trade internationally in the order of $270 billion.

Forests are also believed to provide habitat to about two-thirds of all species on earth, and deforestation of closed tropical rainforests could account for the loss of as many as 100 species a day.

Renfrew County foresters have proven that sustainable management of this resource is possible, and every effort should be made to not only promote, but also protect, this treasured resource upon which Renfrew and area was built.

“theraly” should “thoroughly”; and “fourchiate” should be “fortunate.”

Computers have spell check, but teachers have the responsibility to teach basic skills.

If they are so overworked that there is no time for these fundamentals, then our education system is not working well. As taxpayers our education tax dollars entitle us to better.

The parents also have the responsibility and privilege of checking work, and, if necessary drilling, helping and encouraging. Perhaps they are too busy working, to pay Ontario’s ever-increasing taxes.

Gladys Rennie Renfrew

COLUMN

Some holiday thoughts on fathers and Christmas and being there Christmas Day has passed, but the following note, written by a little six-year-boy to Santa Claus, says as much about Christmas as it does about the growth of a child.

The letter expresses Aidan’s own thoughts and emotions.

They also say something about his dad and many other dads.

As his father, I’ve had the pleasure of hearing many readers acknowledge the stories I write, but particularly the columns about my son.

Following their compliments, I almost always tell them that I really try not to be self-indulgent, therefore I try to tell a story that has potential significance for other fathers and mothers, grandparents, and aunts and uncles.

And so I am typing in the following letter that my son wrote, with some assistance, in his Grade 1 class: Dear Santa Claus, I am getting excited about

Christmas. I am excited to open my presents. I want to play with my new toys.

I like all the ornaments on the Christmas tree. They look pretty.

I hope you and Mrs. Claus are doing well. I hope you come to my house.

From, Aidan These were his words. He merely needed help spelling some of the trickier ones. But they were his thoughts and, for sure, a true indicator of an excited little boy’s thoughts.

Just the other day, for example, he stood in the driveway waiting for the school bus, when he turned and said, “Daddy, I think Christmas should be in November.”

“Why’s that,” I asked.

“Because I want Christmas to happen now. I’m so excited.”

That excitement began with his second Christmas, when he feverishly wanted to open everyone’s gifts. And the excitement hasn’t stopped.

STEVE NEWMAN STEVE’S SIXTH SENSE In some ways, we’re blessed to have a boy who seems so enthusiastic about so many things.

He’s not always as keen as his parents about going cross-country skiing. But when he had the chance to “take his mom for a ski” the other day, he stepped into that role like a hand into a perfectly-fitting glove.

When he lost his second tooth in less than 10 days, he couldn’t contain his anticipation for the tooth fairy’s arrival, even though I called Tooth Fairy Incorporate headquarters − as he stood there − and admitted we were calling rather late that night.

He was pleased the tooth fairy left a quarter, dime, nickel and penny, even though it wasn’t the loonie, fancy pencil and cool sticker he got 10 days earlier.

He was similarly enthralled

the other day when he prevented dad from entering the living room after my return from work. I was barred until he had finished cleaning up.

The Christmas tree was sparkling, in all its spendour of gifts and lights. His toys were put away. Even the fleece blankets on the couch were all carefully folded. I was told by my wife he wanted to impress dad, so I had better look impressed when the job was done.

This opportunity, however small, contrasts with the nature of a few conversations I had with other people just before Christmas.

They were conversations about fathers who aren’t there for their kids. Conversations about fathers who have divorced and done little after those breakups to maintain the bond between father and son or daughter.

The same conversations were followed by a feature on CBC Na-

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tional about the impact absent CFB Petawawa soldier-parents, particularly fathers, have on their families when unable to be home for times like Christmas.

It was heart-wrenching to hear a young boy talk about fearing his father might not return, that he might die while doing his job.

However, it’s also heartwrenching, especially at this time of the year, to hear how other fathers don’t come home because they don’t want to.

Knowing that, I enter the New Year hoping the same for every father on this planet.

Dads, may you all be what every father should be. A pillar of support. A voice. A listener.

A person to do things with. A loving person for those people around us who include our grandchildren, and sons and daughters.

Because the role of dad is a privileged one. A role we should cherish, forever and ever.

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Ontario Federation of Agriculture focuses Humane Society on the year ahead for agriculture appreciates support To the editor: The Arnprior & District Humane Society extends our heartfelt thanks to the Renfrew community and surrounding area for the kindness and generosity extended to our animal shelter in 2010. You are the reason our shelter animals are safe and warm tonight.

To our volunteers, a simple thank-you is not enough to show our deep appreciation. Without our cleaners, handymen, cat cuddlers, foster families, dog walkers, drivers and board members we would not be capable of operating our shelter.

Thank you to all the groups and individuals that held fundraising events throughout the year. We can’t express enough our gratitude for your kindness and thoughtfulness.

Every abused and stray animal that turns to us has hope for a better life and future because you care. Everything we accomplish from lives we nurse back to health, animal abusers we bring to justice, to the animals we match with loving families is achieved together with all of you. To have the means to offer food, medical attention and a safe haven is because of donations of money, supplies, and time.

As we prepare for the many animals that will be coming through our door in 2011 we hope to see a continued and growing interest in supporting the Arnprior animal shelter.

We invite you to visit our website www.arnpriorhumanesociety.ca to see the many pets we have available for adoption and in particular view our “Thanks” section to see some of the wonderful people who have helped us this past year.

Thank you.

Brenda Ambrose Arnprior & District Humane Society

BETTE JEAN CREWS

Ontario Federation of Agriculture

This year was an important one for the Ontario Federation of Agriculture.

Over the past 12 months we have made significant strides in solidifying future opportunities for farmers through our collaborative work with farm organizations, government and our industry partners.

In 2010, the OFA worked closely with the Ontario Agriculture Sustainability Coalition (OASC) to commission a study that would identify the real impact of agriculture on Ontario’s economy.

The results revealed that agriculture in Ontario is an industry that contributes significantly to Ontario’s GDP, bringing over 164,000 jobs to the province and creating $3.4 billion in government tax revenue as a result of the farm sector output.

We leveraged these results at Queen’s Park to encourage the Ontario government to support Ontario agriculture for the betterment of the entire province. We’re proud to say it’s working.

Just last week we met with the Honourable Finance Minister Dwight Duncan to discuss business risk man-

agement planning for farmers.

We will continue to lobby for results in the New Year. We also laid a framework for a future of food in Canada.

The OFA worked closely with the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) and the agri-food sector in 2010 to identify opportunities and solidify objectives for a National Food Strategy.

A startling prediction last month about a massive global food shortage by 2050 fuelled our determination to secure a profitable and sustainable agriculture strategy now.

This strategy will safeguard our national food supply and ensure Canadian farmers are recognized for their contribution to our economy.

This year is pivotal in the development of the Strategy and we look forward to unveiling a working model within the next 12 months.

Farmers also had the opportunity to take a more active role in Ontario’s green energy program in 2010 through the microFIT program.

The OFA was instrumental in reinstating the original microFIT rates promised by the Ontario government for solar and wind power generation, impacting thousands of farmers across the province.

We have also been working hard to

identify new energy opportunities for farmers through the OFA’s three-year research into biomass energy generation.

POSSIBILITIES Our work at the Nanticoke and Lambton Power Generating facilities in Southern Ontario will serve as a large-scale model for what possibilities are available in energy generation from purpose-grown crops.

It’s important we also continue to push for reduced regulatory burdens for farmers in relation to Ontario’s new Open for Business initiative.

We’re proud to say the Ontario government is committed to working collaboratively on our top five regulatory recommendations to help ease regulations in the agriculture sector.

With a New Year comes a new opportunity to shape the future of the agriculture industry in Ontario.

It’s imperative we continue to work collaboratively with the Ontario government and our industry partners in 2011 to ensure we build on the work we’ve done through the past year.

We look forward to servicing Ontario’s agriculture sector in 2011 to truly represent the voice of Ontario’s farmers.

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It’s the end of another successful year for our hospital and we thank our community for the continued support and kindness shown to the RVH family in 2010.

We can all do our part to ensure a safe and healthy 2011.

• A friendly smile is always a welcome sight for anyone admitted to the hospital, and the doors are open to visitors in most units from 2 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Different policies for individual units are posted on the RVH website.

• Please be respectful of neighbouring patients and keep distractions to an absolute minimum. We also ask that family and friends do not overtire their loved ones.

• For the safety of all patients, visitors are not permitted if they have symptoms of fever, rash, cough, sneezing, sore throat, runny nose, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea, recent contact with someone who has a transmittable disease or unvaccinated

children who have had recent exposure to someone with chickenpox.

• We ask that there be a maximum of two visitors per patient, and all children under the age of 10 be accompanied by an adult. Patients in isolation should only have one visitor at a time and those visitors must report to the nurse’s station before entering to get information on how to protect themselves during their visit.

• At the hospital, our obstetric unit provides care for the most susceptible patients—our precious newborns.

Visitors coming to greet these little bundles are reminded to keep the wee RVH patients safe by washing their hands before handling the babies.

• Trusty soap and water is great for removing surface dirt and grime, but doesn’t necessarily kill all the germs. The alcohol-based hand sanitizer solution is the most effective way to kill bacteria and keep the bugs at bay.

For more details on our visiting policy, These are not just helpful tips for visitors visit www.renfrewhosp.com and click on to the hospital, but solid everyday hand the Visiting Information link on the left hygiene practices to ensure your own side of the screen. health and wellness. Adopt these practices The RVH health care team wishes before handling food or eating, after using everyone much happiness and a very the washroom, after helping your child use Healthy New Year! the washroom or changing a diaper, after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing, Thank you to everyone who donated after touching garbage—even after using to this year’s Tree of Lights event. your computer or electronic devices.

Please keep this campaign While out in public, it is smart to keep a in mind throughout the year— compact-sized bottle of sanitizer in your contributions are always welcome. purse or vehicle to apply after coming in contact with a number of commonly touched surfaces, like shopping carts, debit card machine keypads, door handles and so on.

“At RVH, we monitor hand hygiene compliance rates for our staff and physicians,” says vice president of patient services, Christene Ferguson.

That’s why there are hand sanitizer stations conveniently located throughout the hospital; you can’t miss them affixed to the walls as you enter the building. Kindly stop and rub the cleansing gel over your entire hands when you walk in and before you leave, she asks.

Patients should take a moment to read the new patient safety poster displayed throughout the hospital, which reminds others to wash hands as one of the eight key strategies to Hand sanitizer stations are located throughout the hospital for those entering and leaving. safety, Ferguson points out.

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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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# 3675 Jasper This outgoing cat loves to explore. Jasper is a three-year-old neutered male who has been at the shelter since March when he was found here in town. He is an affectionate, friendly cat who is very curious. Jasper gets along well with other cats but can get a little rough when playing. He would be best suited in a home with older children and no dogs. Jasper will require regular grooming with his long hair.

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# 3637 Orson Do you have a quiet home that would suit this shy kitty? Orson is a four-year-old neutered male who has been at the shelter since last January when he was found in White Lake. He is a quiet cat who can be shy until he knows you. Once he is comfortable with you he enjoys being petted and brushed and is quite affectionate. He gets along with other cats but would be best suited in a quiet adult home with no other pets. Orson is an indoor only cat.

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Ex-military man survives icy plunge into Calabogie Lake Editor’s Note: The following story was told to former Calabogie resident Wes Bomhower. The family gave their permission for Bomhower to relay the man’s story to The Renfrew Mercury.

WES BOMHOWER Gene Brown, 70, of Calabogie plunged into the cold waters of Calabogie Lake at about 3 p.m. Dec, 18 while attempting to save his dog.

He saved the dog and then began a desperate fight for his own life.

Gene spent most of his life in the military, retiring with the rank of captain at age 55, and settled in Calabogie with his family a few years later.

On this December day, he left his son, Dane, at the house and drove with his dog, Chloe, over to Heritage Point, a short distance away where the dog chased an otter that was out on the ice.

The otter, of course, just slid off into the water, leaving the dog on the thin ice which soon buckled, plunging the dog into the icy water. She could swim well but was unable to pull herself out on the ice and cried pitifully just before she disappeared under the ice.

Without hesitation, Gene slid out and dove under the ice to locate her. A strong swimmer and a powerful man despite his age, Gene located the dog, hauled her back to the hole in the ice and flung her out of

the water with a shout, ”Go to the van Chloe,” which she did. He then turned his attention to his own situation.

Did Gene’s military training save him that day or was it his own dogged determination to survive? Or perhaps he had divine assistance of some sort? He doesn’t have the answer.

Numerous cars passed but no one saw him and he tried everything, grasping the edge of the ice to try and haul himself up, but each time more ice broke away.

His hands were bleeding badly now and he was tiring and freezing besides. It would be so easy to just give up the battle and let the frigid water take him. “I’m going to die here,” thought Gene, and he almost succumbed to the numbing cold.

But something tugged at his mind and his thoughts went back a few years to when he and his wife, Marlene, lost their son, Jimmy. She was just now recovering, and he thought, if she loses me to this blasted cold water, that will be the end of her. I’m getting out of here somehow!

The temperature was minus 5 Celsius and Gene had dressed warmly in a big jacket and heavy boots. He was unable to remove the boots but fought with the coat until he had it off, then threw it out on the ice.

He floated on his back and managed to get his feet onto the ice, but he is unsure what transpired after that other than that he rolled or twisted the rest of his body

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Gene crawled to the van which was still running, dragged himself into the driver’s seat and somehow reached his driveway, then leaned heavily on the horn. Dane came running and in no time he had his father in the bathtub where he turned the warm water on. When Gene was able to speak coherently, he mumbled, ”I knew I would hear that dog’s

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cries for the rest of my life if I didn’t try to save her.”

Gene’s coat is still frozen to the ice near Heritage Point, a grim reminder of a near disaster and a man’s determination to be with his wife.

Footnote: Gene’s heartbeat soared to 160 per minute and his blood pressure dropped dangerously low, but after a week in Arnprior Hospital he is recovering well under Marlene’s care.

What our community leaders, philanthropists and, in many cases, your neighbors have achieved this year is impressive.

The Ottawa Hospital Foundation’s 20/20 Campaign raised $24.5 Million for a new Cancer Centre at the General Campus, as

well as the Irving Greenberg Family Cancer Centre at the Queensway Carleton Hospital.

The community’s contributions have made a meaningful difference.

They have allowed the centralization of nine radiation machines at the General Campus; added 15 new chemotherapy chairs, for a total of 50, to the cancer program; offered more natural light and comforting clinical environments to cancer patients; and provided them and their families with easy, comfortable access to outdoor areas. All of this will help the recovery process.

There’s more. Our community has donated over $2 million dollars to research at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. Most recently, they have made possible the acquisition of CyberKnife, a revolutionary radio-surgery system that can eliminate the need for invasive surgery in many cases.

Soon, they will enable us to fund the installation of the Canadian Forces CAREN system, a virtual reality simulator to assist the rehabilitation of Canadian Forces combat casualties, as well as the other patients.

This generosity improves the quality of care patients receive every day. Donations make a real difference. In other words, the community is the hospital’s foundation. To find out more, visit www.ohfoundation.ca 437464

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Several collisions with animals

Whitewater family left homeless

Ottawa OPP seeking public’s help

It was a busy Dec. 20-26 week for officers of the Killaloe-Whitney OPP detachment, especially on the roads.

The detachment received 83 calls for service, while 10 of 16 motor motor vehicle collisions involved wild animals.

During the same period, a 42-year-old Kitchener man was driving a 2005 Freightliner tractor-trailer when he entered the ditch off Highway 28 in Brudenell, Lyndoch and Raglan Township.

He was charged with failure to drive in a marked lane.

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About 7:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 18, a single motor vehicle collision occurred on Highway 416 just north of Ottawa’s Hunt Club exit.

A 2006 Silver Honda Civic lost control and entered the median and rolled over, seriously injuring the driver.

The Ottawa OPP detachment is seeking the public’s assistance with details about the incident.

Any witnesses can contact Constable Roberto Savoia at 613-270-9171.

The family of Terry and Jennifer Tabbert was left homeless when a fire destroyed their singe-storey bungalow in Whitewater Region Dec. 22.

The Tabberts lived in the Mine View Road home, near Haley Station, with their children, Tom Godin and Courtney Tabbert, and four cats.

The pets died in the basement during the Wednesday-morning fire. About two dozen firefighters,

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Photography: the picture worth a thousand words REBEKA BORSHEVSKY rborshevsky@metroland.com

I’ve never thought much of photography. Unlike my sister, I don’t take photos as a hobby. I hate getting my picture taken, and I don’t browse photos on Facebook, commenting on the poster’s picturetaking skills extraordinaire or laughing about how ridiculous some poor sap looks.

Instead of relishing others’ joy in photographing, I’d groan and wish they would chase a less intrusive habit. Especially if my sister caught me unawares on the couch and snapped a candid shot.

My reaction was in the means of self-preservation: “Delete it!”

When I came to The Mercury, however, I was assigned to take pictures at a school event. Other than my nervousness about getting strangers to pose for photos and the nagging realization that I wasn’t much of a photographer, I thought it would be fairly simple.

My initial thoughts were, “Oh, this is easy. Snap a few photos, and ta-da.”

Later on at the office, when I saw how few of the photos I had taken were actually usable, especially the ones I’d thought were good, I realized my error. My narrow-mindedness had blinded me to the beauty of capturing a moment in time, and the intricacies associated with getting the perfect shot.

Photographers are artists themselves. They know how to use a certain slant of light, a tilt of someone’s head, and even the environment around them, to get a photo that stirs something in people.

Photography, like any art form, is about reaction. You have to look at a photo and think, “How are people going to react to this?

Are they going to react at all?”

It’s like writing a story with pictures. If there isn’t expression in the photograph, an emotion or situation that resounds with people, it’s like reading a book written by a robot.

There has to be something to draw the eye and its appreciation, whether an angle that guides it to the focal point or a splash of surprising colour or the breathtaking atmosphere.

I’m still not much of a photographer, and I still detest getting my photo taken.

But I certainly have a lot more respect and admiration for photographers. And I’ve also stolen my sister’s camera for a little practising of my own.

Maybe this placement will make a photographer of me yet.

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COMMUNITY ST. MICHAEL’S REMEMBRANCE WINNERS Students from St. Michael’s Catholic School in Douglas were honoured Dec. 10 by the Royal Canadian Legion Cobden Branch 550 for their poems and essays in the Legion’s annual Remembrance Day contest. In front row from left are Lindsay Trainor, Delaney Gale, Patrick Weller, Ryan Afelskie, and Elizabeth Hobden of the Cobden Legion. In back are Legion member Claude Jeannette, Johanna Dwyer, Emma Cunningham and Legion member Walter Hobden.

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Royal Canadian Legion Remembrance Day poster winners at St. Michael’s Catholic School in Douglas, in front row from left are Corey Selle, Quinn Solar, Isabelle Guthro, Madison Maika, Mallory Gale, Emily Helferty and Elizabeth Hobden of the Cobden Legion Branch 550. In back are Legion member Claude Jeannette, Alexandria Schraenkler, Naomi Reynolds and Walter Hobden of the Legion. Photos courtesy of St. Michael’s Catholic School

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TAKES ITS TOLL As one who served overseas, away from family members and his girlfriend, Chris says overseas duty takes its toll.

“It doesn’t matter if you’re married or not or if you have kids, you’re away from family,” says Chris.

To which he adds, in his only cynical comment in an hourlong interview, “It’s not like you’re going to summer camp.”

And it’s not like he’ll ever forget the painful memories of 2010.

Nor will his dad, but both seem to take life in stride, especially when considering the circumstances.

“Chris got injured, but I know he’s okay and he’s getting on with his life,” says Brian.

“We’re living life like we normally would.”

Well, maybe. There are days it’s more difficult to deal with that terrible day in Afghanistan and such reminders as his lost right eye.

But as Chris says of that day: “I just get calm about it … because it plays in my head.

“Most days I’m just happy to be all right, happy to be able to walk, happy to be able to eat food, (happy about) every little thing.”

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MP attends Dec. 6 ceremony Independent Clouthier applauds trial In her December column, RenfrewNipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant writes about attending the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women ceremony in Ottawa Dec. 6 to mark the 21st anniversary of the Montréal massacre of 14 young women in Montreal.

Gallant writes that almost 200 Canadian women or girls are killed in acts of gender-based violence annually and that 83 per cent of victims of police-reported spousal violence are women.

“While some would like to think that violence against women is a ‘big city like Toronto’ problem, the sad truth is that it happens in our local community,” she says.

“The stigma associated with spousal violence silences the victim, who too often feels she is isolated in her misery, with nowhere to turn.”

However, victims of violence have many dedicated support workers, care groups and safe houses in Renfrew County, she added.

“While I do not pretend to understand the depth of anguish suffered by those who are violated, I know what it is like to be harassed,” writes Gallant.

“As a result of my visibility in our community, I am considered fair game by some. It starts with insults, and then escalates to various forms of abuse. This typifies an overall disrespect for all women.”

She said it is important to take a stand

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Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant with former riding resident Roseanne Shalla at the Women’s Monument in Ottawa Dec. 6. against this kind of behaviour, wherever it is found, as today’s bullies have a tendency to become tomorrow’s abusers. “I hope that by speaking publically, I can empower all women to stand up, speak out and be safe.”

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Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke federal Independent candidate Hec Clouthier is calling a decision by Ontario’s trial lawyers a perfect example of the way grateful Canadians wish to support veteran soldiers returning home from service in Afghanistan. Clouthier is responding to a recent announcement from the Ontario Trial Lawyers Association where that group pledged to defend the interests of veterans after those veterans have returned home from Afghanistan.

“These lawyers are men and women who make their living defending the interests of people who have disability claims, or who have suffered injury or death while in the performance of their employment duties,” said Clouthier. “They’ve decided, as a group, to step up to the plate and provide an extremely valuable service to returning veterans free of charge.”

Clouthier maintains that it’s an extremely unfortunate situation where veterans, injured or wounded fighting under the flag of their nation, are required to take on professional legal representation just to get a fair shake from the government that sent them into harm’s way in the first place.

‘But that’s where we are with this government,” says Clouthier, pointing to the firing of Col. Pat Stogran as the Veteran’s Ombudsman. “They name Stogran as ombudsman, then don’t like it when he actu-

ally sticks up for the rights of veterans, so they fire him. What kind of support is that for our troops?”

“Mrs. Gallant and Mr. Harper both like to wrap themselves in the flag, like they’re the only ones who have some sort of monopoly on caring for our troops and their well-being. Yet when these troops return home, it’s these very same people who stand as roadblocks to veterans receiving their full and just entitlements.”

Clouthier points to Conservatives scrambling on this issue as a means of damage control. And any changes the government has made have been made as a result of pressure from an outraged public.

“They’ve tried to make a lot of hay on the backs of Canadian soldiers when it comes to patriotic jingoism,” says Clouthier . “But we’re at a point where other caring Canadians have to step up to fill a void that’s been purposely created by the Conservative government.”

“Hats off to those trial lawyers for providing the pro-bono services. But it’s a sad day when we need lawyers to protect the interests of veterans against the cold, calculating indifference of a government that has no further use for them.”

“Regular Canadians support our troops,” says Clouthier. ”It’s only the government that seems to have trouble with the concept.”

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Stellar Renfrew branch showing at zone championships STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

Student representatives for the Renfrew branch of the Royal Canadian Legion shone at the recent zone-level Remembrance Day essay, poem and poster contest. Six of nine local students returned from the late-November event in Pembroke with topthree finishes – three firsts, two seconds and one third.

The first-place finishers advance to the district championships.

Through the annual contest, youth and education chairman Roger Middleton of the Renfrew Legion said he hopes students remember the contributions of veterans and fallen soldiers and “come to understand that we have freedom because of the First and Second World War (contributions they made).”

Among the local winners was Joshua Barnes of Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School.

The Grade 8 student had the top essay in his category for the essay, Why Should We Remember?

He wrote about how soldiers risked their lives while display-

ing great strength and character.

His sister, Grade 11 student Mikaela Barnes, of Renfrew Collegiate Institute had the top senior poem, A Life Remembered, in which she exposes the life of a soldier from boyhood to becoming an adult and a father, to then dying on the battlefield.

The other local first-place finisher was Joshua Phillips, a Grade 6 student from Renfrew and District Christian School.

His essay dealt with JapaneseCanadians taken to detainment camps during war time, as well as with military heroes and wartime nurses.

Second-place honours went to two Grade 3 students from Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School.

One was Ethan Lafont for her poster. Entitled Lest We Forget, the poster shows the crosses for the grave sites of several soldiers who have died.

The other student was Gracie Froats for her poster, We Shall Not Forget You. Third place went to Grade 8 student Kurt McDonald of Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School for his poem, My War. He wrote about the memories of a soldier who dies in battle.

HELPING THE KETTLE CAMPAIGN Meet the local Royal Canadian Legion zone winners in the Remembrance Day essay, poem and poster contest. Top-three finishers from the Renfrew branch at the zone championships are joined by Legion supporters. From left in the front row are Kurt McDonald, Joshua Barnes and Mikaela Barnes; back row, Joshua Phillips, youth and education chairman Roger Middleton, poppy chairman Ron Kilby, first vice-president Cheryl Babcock, and Ethan Lafont. Mercury photo by Steve Newman

Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski showed his support for the Salvation Army by spending an hour collecting donations at the Christmas kettle stationed at the front entrance of the Renfrew Wal-Mart Dec. 23.

Welcoming Yakabuski is Salvation Army Major Jeananne Wirachowsky. Mercury photo by Peter Clark

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Back in 1959, singer Perry Como introduced a holiday song about family, comfort and sanctuary that has become a tradition over the years when he crooned “There’s no place like home for the holidays.” In Ontario’s health care system, we need to adopt the same refrain and ideals for our seniors’ population, not just during the festive season, but all year around.

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Sens prospect living ultimate Ottawa hockey story

By Rob Brodie OttawaSenators.com His entire hockey life, one might suggest, has read like the quintessential Ottawa story.

Born and raised in the nation’s capital, played major junior hockey with the 67’s, then drafted by the Senators … Corey Cowick admits it’s the kind of tale that isn’t written every day, with every chapter better and more exciting than the one before it.

“I guess the city likes me a little bit, right?” the 21-year-old forward said with a wide grin. “For sure, growing up, everything was Ottawa. I loved the Sens. I grew up with an (Alexei) Yashin jersey on my back on the outdoor rink and

got to games as often as I could.

“I’ve really thrived on the hockey community in Ottawa. It’s definitely an unbelievable experience and it’s extremely unique. Not too many guys get to play (major) junior in their hometown, let alone hopefully playing in the NHL someday in their hometown.”

Of course, Cowick’s Ottawa hockey odyssey wouldn’t be complete without an appearance in the Bell Capital Cup. And yes, there is room for that minor hockey experience in this story, too. Back in 2001, Cowick and his Gloucester Rangers team were among the entrants in the event’s Major Atom AAA division.

“It was pretty big,” Cowick said

in looking back. “Usually growing up as a kid, when you go to big tournaments, you’re going to Toronto or you’re going to places in and around the Greater Toronto area or down to the States. But to play in one in your own backyard and to see kids from everywhere … the year I played, we had teams from Jokerit, Finland, and a lot of the big-name teams from.”

In the eyes of an Ottawa boy, nothing was bigger about it all than the chance to play at Scotiabank Place, the home of the Senators.

It’s where the tournament finals and all-star games are traditionally played.

“That was huge, too,” he said.

“As a kid, you come up to the rink and you watch all your favourite players play on it and then to play on that ice surface (yourself) was a pretty amazing experience.”

Cowick got his opportunity by earning a shot in his division’s all-star game, a contest which also involved John Tavares, who would go on to become the No. 1 overall pick in the 2009 NHL Entry Draft by the New York Islanders. It is Cowick’s most enduring Bell Capital Cup memory.

“It was the first time I ever really made an all-star game on that level,” he said. “We all got jerseys

and they announced your name — they made you feel really, really special. We got little gift bags. It was really a pretty cool experience.

There was a skills competition and it was the first time I’d ever seen one of those.

“The thing I remember was just seeing the guys I played against growing up, the guys at the top of their teams. I was never the best player on my team but I got to make it through a little bit of hard work and to wind up being there with those guys was pretty cool.”

That he might someday be drafted into the National Hockey League by the team that called Scotiabank Place home … that was far from the mind of an 11-year-old Cowick at the time.

“You’re kind of just in awe back then,” he said. “(The building) is so big and there’s nobody there, just your parents in the stands or some other players who are playing before or after you. It’s so big and you’re just kind of in awe of the spectacle that is Scotiabank Place. ” The 2011 Bell Capital Cup wraps up with championship games on New Year’s Day, Sunday and Monday at Scotiabank Place.

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Farmers look back fondly on 2010 Most farmers will look back fondly at the year 2010. It was a good year. For some, it was one of best years they ever had.

Back in September I attended a roundtable discussion with farmers from all over eastern Ontario.

At the beginning of the meeting the chairman asked participants to introduce themselves and to tell a little about their farming operation. Every farmer had positive things to say. Crops were good, beef prices were up a bit, rainfall was just right, good hay was made, lots of grass in the pasture field, cows were producing well, and there would be a record corn and soybean yield.

The corn harvest was a bin buster across eastern Ontario ,with estimates of farmers reaping 15 bushels more per acre than the five-year average of 145 bushels per acre.

In the Trenton area, corn yields were as high as 220 bushels per acre. I read about one farmer hitting a spot in a field that yielded 260 bushels an acre.

A Stormont County farmer harvested 260 bushels of corn on a 20-acre field.

Overall, he averaged 4.9 tonnes (193 bushels) per acre of corn on 550 acres.

A farmer in Winchester had more than six tonnes to the acre (240 bushels an acre) on a 25-acre field.

It was the same in Carleton County.

Farmers were getting 200 bushels of corn to the acre. Renfrew County farmers reported anywhere from 180 to 200 bushels an acre.

Grain corn returns have increased dramatically since the 1940s when hybrids

MAYNARD VAN DER GALIEN RURAL ROUTES were a farming revolution. Back then an average yield was only 45 bushels an acre.

In the 1970s, 100 bushels an acre was considered good.

It was not only the yields that had farmers smiling in 2010, moisture levels were down considerably, saving money on drying cost. It was the driest crop in history. By late November the moisture levels were down to 17 to 18 per cent. Normal moisture levels at harvest are 22 to 29 per cent. At 16.5 per cent no drying is required.

Ontario soybean yields are also up about four bushels over last year. The crop came off early this. The average yield is around 44 bushels an acre. Lanark and Renfrew County farmers reported 50 bushel-an-acre yields. Some areas in eastern Ontario hit 60 and 70 bushels an acre.

Beef farmers are also smiling. Prices were much better than expected in 2010.

I’m always eager to try different kinds of meat. On Christmas Day we had caribou. A friend of ours went caribou hunting with 15 guys up in the James Bay area this fall. They shot 32 caribou –the limit.

He gave us steak, roast and ground meat.

What a wonderful surprise! The meat is very tender, lean and fine grained. It doesn’t have the aftertaste like venison.

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Andy MacKay of Finnigan’s tests M. W. Miller Loggers goaltender Shawn Silver on a penalty shot Dec. 17. Jeff O’Connor watches as the puck rolls over the goal-line in Finnigan’s 6-2 triumph.

Silver came away with the save, but the Renfrew squad went on to win 6-2.

Finnigan’s at the break Going into the new year, Renfrew team aims for fourth title PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

When you’ve taken home the last three league titles, everyone comes out gunning for you every night.

Such is the case with Renfrew’s entry in the Eganville Hockey League. Finnigan’s has no problem accepting that role.

“It means we’re winning,” coach Dave ‘Mule’ Gallagher said

as his, and the league’s other five teams began a two-week Christmas break following Dec. 17 games.

Finnigan’s has had some ups and downs over the first part of the 2010-11 season, but Gallagher is confident things will fall together in the second half.

“We’ve been going through a bit of a drought,” he observed.

“We have to buckle down heading into the

Wolves ground Wings PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

Matt Johnston lit the red light 2:20 into overtime Tuesday night to give the Renfrew Timberwolves a dramatic 5-4 win over the Valley Division-leading Perth Blue Wings in Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League action in the Lanark County town.

Johnston converted an Anthony Rea setup and beat Perth goaltender Jeremy Wright.

It proved to be a good time for the Wolves to bag their only powerplay goal of the night.

They went 1-for-9 with the man advantage and

Perth 1-for-8.

Ryan Cuthill notched a pair of markers and Lucas Gonu and Patrice Wren singles as the Wolves vaulted into a quick 3-0 lead, and 4-1 after 20 minutes.

But the Blue Wings answered with a secondperiod goal, and two more late in the third to draw even.

Mike Rosebrook faced 34 shots in the Renfrew goalcrease to earn the victory. Johnston and defenceman Ryan Lepine collected two assists, as did former Pontiac Junior Jimmy MacMillan in his return to the Wolves.

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Finnigan’s got back into the win column with a 6-2 win over the M.W. Miller Loggers Dec. 17.

The triumph also vaulted the Renfrew contingent into a firstplace tie with the Golden Lake T-Birds, both teams with 5-2-and-2 records.

The Killaloe Kings dropped a 3-1 decision to Golden Lake, and fell

into third place, one point behind the coleaders.

The fourth-place Pembroke Auto Sales, and Bonnechere Beavers complete the sixteam league roster.

Games are at 8, 9 and 10 p.m. every Friday night at the Eganville Community Centre.

Pretty well everyone on the Finnigan’s team hails from Renfrew, and many are former Ju- Ryan Arbuthnot of Finnigan’s, left, goes head-to-head with an M.W. nior B Timberwolves.

Miller’s centre in the face-off circle. Mercury photos by Lucy Hass

Urgent: Three Senators’ wins Playoff hopes of the Ottawa Senators are precarious at best.

They were all but counted out by me when they blew three leads and fell 5-3 to the New York Rangers on home ice Dec. 9.

Ottawa was six points back of eighth place as of Tuesday morning.

However, they still have an opportunity for a reprieve.

This week’s schedule features games against the Carolina Hurricanes at Scotiabank Place (Wednesday night), in Columbus on New Year’s Eve, and back home to meet Toronto Saturday night, Jan. 1.

It’s not an easy task, but a simple one.

Like the Senators, the odds favour none of these teams in their quest to land a playoff spot.

So, the cards are on the table.

Ottawa needs three wins.

PETER CLARK PETER’S PUTTERINGS RIHL reunion game: As part of this year’s Renfrew Winter Carnival Jan. 29, the Renfrew Industrial Hockey League is having a 1970s allstar game and reunion dance.

Game time is 7:30 p.m. at the MAC. The dance follows at the AFAC Wing, where the 1970s hockey was played.

If you played in that era, give Tim Gordon a shout at 613-432-0379 or timgordon@gsph.com.

He can lead you to your team rep.

All-star sweaters and hats are also available whether you intend to play in the game or not. Team reps will have that information also. The event is a fundraiser for the pool and second ice pad at Ma-Te-Way.

Roarin’ Sundays: The Renfrew Curling Rink invites all would-be curlers and current curlers to Sunday afternoons of instruction and play in a friendly and fun atmosphere from Jan. 9 to March 6.

The drop-in fee is $10/person or $15/couple for non members with the first Sunday being free. Instruction and practice is from 1-2 p.m. and a game from 2-3 p.m. Contact Phil Marcella at 613-432-5182 for more info. * * * Steven Stamkos is the sixth player in NHL history to reach 100 goals before turning 21. Jimmy Carson is second on this list, next only to Wayne Gretzky. Rounding out the youngest five are Brian Bellows, Dale Hawerchuk and Ilya Kovalchuk.

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Renfrew’s Winter Frew Fest Jan. 29 schedule will be packed full of activities.

One of the unusual and more exciting events is expected to be the Red Neck Crash Ice skating event next to the swinging bridge and the McDougall Museum.

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Renfrew Pizzeria bounced back with a 6-1 win over Eganville and 5-4 triumph versus Arnprior, the two wins backstopped by Katie Brydges.

Leavoy had nine goals, Caley Campbell and Alec McCallum singles. Barker’s Collision Centre stopped Arnprior 8-2 in the atom loop.

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Summer Simons earned the three goalkeeping victories and a shutout.

The Rink Rat Pro Shop cooled off Renfrew Pizzeria 10-3 behind Justin Schutt’s six goals. Jack Stewart and Jack O’Grady added deuces and Jonathan Roach the netminding win.

Crawford Leavoy answered with two Pizzeria goals. Alex Vanderploeg tabbed one.

picked up two while Jacob Sweeney and Charlie Strader pegged singles. Campbell also collected three assists in two of the wins.

The Renfrew Minor Hockey Association is hosting its annual peewee house hockey tournament today at the MaTe-Way Activity Centre.

Fraser’s Clothes Shop skated to a 3-3 deadlock with Arnprior in bantam house action.

Cody Corbin, Brad Bennett and Kellee Bovair scored in support of goaltender Jonathan Carlson. Brandon Kelly carded two helpers.

The annual bantam house tournament runs Sunday at the MAC. USS Manufacturing was a 4-1 winner over Westmeath in midget. David Cooco had two goals and earned assists on the other two scored by Mike Gavin.

Travis Lemay posted the goaltending victory.

Renfrew Esso suffered a pair of midget losses. Kayla Ber-

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WOLVES REPS The Midget Timberwolves tied Valley Storm 2-2 and fell 3-1 to the Pembroke Kings in pre-Christmas Upper Ottawa Valley Hockey League contests.

Braeden Cameron scored in both games while Stephen Cuthill had the other Renfrew marker. Zach McIntyre earned the tie between the pipes.

Blake Schwartz kept his teammate in contention with a 25save effort in the defeat.

The Renfrew Atom Timberwolves are competing at the Bell Canada Cup in Ottawa today through Jan. 3. They are in a division with the Alexandria Glens, Caledon Hawks and Midland Centennials.

Both Barker’s Collision Centre and Farrell’s Installation are also in the Atom House Major B division, starting today.

From Page 22 The win springboards the Wolves (12-14-and-3) to within a single point of the third-place Almonte Thunder, and creates an eight-point cushion on the No. 5 seed Stittsville Royals.

The Wolves have a busy weekend early in the New Year with three games scheduled.

Two are at home.

Renfrew opens 2011 with the first leg of a home-and-home set with the Almonte Thunder. The Friday Jan. 7 game at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre is an 8 p.m. face-off, while Saturday night’s return match in Almonte (Jan. 8) starts at 7:30 p.m.

Perth provides the opposition Sunday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the MAC. Former Timberwolf Drew Anderson had two goals and two assists in the final game before Christmas as the Ottawa Junior Senators turned away the Gloucester Rangers 10-2 in Central Tier 1 Junior Hockey League action.

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1029 Humphries Rd., Horton • Custom built (2009) 3+1 bedroom 1-1/2 bath home built in 2009. Something for the whole family - huge walk-in closet for her, rec room with wet bar for him, 1 acre lot on private dead end road for children to play.

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COBDEN AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY Newly renovated apartments, 1 bedroom $575/mnth Bachelor $500/mnth Hydro extra. Laundry and parking on site. No smoking, no pets. Call 613-851-4630

HELP WANTED

LOST CANON DIGITAL Camera in black case Blackbird Restaurant Burnstown Dec. 15. Photos of grandchildren on it. Please call 613-592-3908

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KENMORE REFRIGERATOR “Textured Finish” 18 cuft all white $275. Whirlpool stove white with black glass finish $150. Kenmore electric dryer newer model “all white” $150. Whirlpool gas dryer newer model “all white” $150 4322508

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

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JOB POSTING Job Title:

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.

The candidate we seek will demonstrate exceptional abilities in... • Prospecting and closing customers with advertising sales opportunities. • Cold-calling new or non-serviced businesses in Ottawa and surrounding area. • Creative thinking style and an ability to problem-solve • Self-starter with loads of initiative who needs minimal direction • High energy and a positive attitude • Excellent verbal and written skills • Literate in computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel • Driven for success • Excellent organizational skills This is a career position. You like to produce results and devote whatever time and effort is required to consistently produce improved results. Remuneration includes: Base Salary Car Allowance Commissions Bonus incentive plan Benefits package and group RSP plan Post Secondary Education an asset but not a pre-requisite.

Interested candidates are asked to forward their resumes to: Nancy Gour Metroland Media – Ottawa Region ngour@metroland.com

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RENFREW various routes Seeking reliable people to deliver the Renfrew Mercury every Thursday

Contact Chris Paveley

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Happy 1st Birthday To our “Princess” Peighton Taylor JOB POSTING

Happy 1st Birthday AVA ELIZABETH ENRIGHT December 31st John VanderWal January 1, 2010

Full-Time – Reporter/Photographer 1 Editorial Department Kemptville

Come join us in Celebrating the marriage of

Are you looking for a fast-paced, creative and challenging work environment? Is working with energetic, passionate people the right place for you? Do you have a flair for writing? Do you enjoy contributing to a team? Do you have a passion for news and features and capturing the essence of every story? Do you have an eye for design and a willingness to learn? Are you detail-oriented, with superior written and verbal communication skills? Are you web-savvy?

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 layout • Ability to adhere to daily deadlines a necessity Reporting to the Managing Editor - Urban Ottawa Group, the successful applicant for this union position will have news reporting experience as well as the creativity and drive necessary to produce a superior product in constantly changing times. Interested and qualified candidates should submit their resumes by November 26, 2010.

Suzanne Landis Managing Editor Email: suzanne.landis@metroland.com

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at the Renfrew Curling Club Sat. Jan 8th, 2011 at 7p.m.

LOVE — DADDY & MOMMY

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ANNIVERSARIES

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

DOREEN CHARTER

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.

If you are looking for a career that offers challenging opportunities in a progressive facility, consider Pembroke Regional Hospital as your employer of choice!

Registered Dietitians practice as members of a multi-disciplinary team in accordance with the Public Hospitals Act, the Regulated Health Professions Act, and the Standards set by the College of Dietitians of Ontario (CDO). In keeping with the Hospital’s Mission, Vision and Values, and policies and procedures, RD’s provide professional care to patients.

REQUIREMENTS: • Current certificate of competence as a Registered Dietitian (RD) from the College of Dietitians of Ontario • Demonstrated ability to assess the patient’s learning needs and ability to plan appropriate teaching • Demonstrated excellence in planning and delivery of education sessions to individuals or groups • Demonstrated clinical knowledge and expertise in Chronic Disease Management • Demonstrated knowledge and ability in the areas of health promotion, disease prevention and collaborative management strategies • 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 Dietitians of Ontario standards of practice • Demonstrated knowledge and application of the Canadian Diabetes Association’s Clinical Practice Guidelines • Demonstrated commitment to continuing education activities supporting ongoing professional learning in dietetics • Demonstrated commitment to patient safety • Must have demonstrated ability to meet the attendance standards of the Hospital • Valid Class G Driver’s License and access to a vehicle • Bilingualism is an asset • Experience is diabetes education is an asset • The successful candidate will be required to become certified as a Diabetes Educator by the Canadian Diabetes Education Board within one year of starting in this position • Applicants must be available to work all shifts and weekends.

Qualified candidates should submit their resumes by Friday, January 7, 2011 to: Human Resources, Pembroke Regional Hospital, 705 Mackay Street, Pembroke, Ontario, K8A 1G8 or FAX: (613) 732-6348 or e-mail recruitment@pemreghos.org We thank all candidates for applying, however, only applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged.

An equal opportunity employer / Visit our Website www.prhfoundation.com

In loving memory of a wonderful husband, father and poppa Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same.

We have to hide our heartaches When someone speaks your name.

Sad are the hearts that love you, Silent the tears that fall, Living our lives without you Is the hardest part of all.

You meant so very much to us, Your heart was kind and true, And when we needed someone We could always count on you.

The special years will not return When we were all together, But with the love within our hearts, You will be with us forever.

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JOHN VANDERWAL JANUARY 1, 2010

We are currently recruiting for the following position: • Full-Time Registered DIetitian to provide Diabetes Education Outreach Activities as part of the Diabetes Education Program

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Job Summary: We are currently seeking a Reporter/ Photographer for The Advance, located in Kemptville.

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.

Ashley and Joshua Haaima

Always loved and remembered

50th Anniversary Hartley and Jean Henderson Along with their children and grandchildren, request the pleasure of your company at a reception held in honour of their 50 years of marriage at the Renfrew Legion Sunday January 9, 2011 1:30-4:00p.m.

Best wishes only please IN MEMORIAM

It has been a year ago today, and my heart still aches, as if it were yesterday.

Life will never be the same, time has only made me miss you more, especially when I hear your name.

Gary, Sarah, Jennifer All the grandchildren I wish that you were

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IN MEMORIAM

FORTHCOMING MARRIAGES

IN MEMORIAM

BOWES, May In loving memory of a dear aunt who passed PALFREYMAN, David away on New Year’s Jan. 3, 2009 Day. Dad, A special smile, a It is lonely here without special face you And in our hearts a I miss you more each special place. day No words we speak For life is not the same can ever say to me How much we miss you Since you were called everyday. away To hear your voice and If I could have one lifesee your smile, time wish To sit and talk to you One dream that could awhile. come true To be together in the I would pray to God same old way with all my heart Would be our dearest For yesterday and you wish today.

Love Always remembered Ken, Nadine, Chelsea, and loved Jay, Melissa, Carter, Shawnalee, Jamie, Chloe, Nathan & Paddy & Cordell Natalie

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

here today, to hold your Grandchildren, to watch them grow and play.

Rogan is 2 now and still your biggest fan.

Rourke was born in September and is quite the little man.

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

I thank God for the years we had together and I will cherish all of our memories forever.

Forever loved Nan, Faith, Dale, Bev & families

REACH

I miss you so much, Dad Love always, Steph

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Dear Kim, your family misses you, We find time long since you went; Grieving so that you had to go, Seeking in prayer for content, The tears that we shed in silence, The unbidden sighs of regret, Are for you because we remember, Though all the world may forget.

Love Grandma, Mom, Dad, Ria, Lori, Jeff, Val, Tim, Kara, Ryan, Josh and Cole MCGREGOR William K. (Bill) August 6, 1935 - April 8, 2007 Holiday Memoriam In loving memory of our beloved father and grandfather They say there is a reason, They say that time will heal, but neither time nor reason, will change the way we feel, For no one knows the heartache, that lies beyond our smiles, We have broken down and cried, We want to tell you something so there won’t be any doubt, You’re so wonderful to think of, But so hard to be without.

We cannot bring the old days back, When we were all together The family chain is broken now, But memories live forever

You may also download a copy at

www.communitynews.ca/memoriam

Love Cathy, Dave, Josh and Justin

DEATHS

Francis “Frank” Coulterman

In Memory of John Vanderwal

January 01, 2010 Dear John: It’s been a year, I still don’t know why, maybe someday I’ll find out, as time passes by.

My memories of you are set in stone, That’s no reason to be left alone.

Your support for family without batting an eye, Is this the reason you had to die?

For all of us left, down here to try, There will come a day, when we all die.

For all your work Buddies, your Wife, and Ray, You would say “get er done” cause this is the way.

Sore body, sore hands, it was always a fight, Try once, try twice, to get it just right.

Decisions are made, without you now, But from far up above, you’re saying “wow”.

All your toys and the tours don’t mean much Because without you here, I’ve docked on shore.

The future looks good, I know what’s right, Because you’re at the helm, holding the light.

I miss you, I love you, you were the best, Leave it to me now, I’ll look after the rest.

Till we meet again, Your brother, Ray.

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van der Galiën, Posthumus, Joyce April 28, 1950 - January 2, 2008 I’ll never fully understand but since Heaven has become your home, I sometimes feel so alone, and though we are now far apart you hold a big piece of my heart. I never knew how much I’d grieve when It was time for you to leave, or just how much my heart would ache from that one fragment you would take. God lets this tender hole remain reminding me, we’ll meet again, and one day all the pain will cease when He restores the missing piece. For Jesus heals each tiny part that holds your memory in my heart... One day He’ll reunite us in His Love.

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Entered into eternal life on Thursday, December 23rd, 2010 at the age of 93. Francis was born on December 2, 1917 to Albert and Susan (Blimkie).

Beloved husband of the late Lillian Morin. He will be forever remembered by his sixteen children John (Denise), Bernadette Chambers (Gloria Riopelle), Sr. Pauline C.S.J., Kevin (Lise), Patrick (Norma), Michael (Jane), Richard (Jean), Danny, Betty (John Frost), Kerry (Heather), Lynn, Heather (Lin), Mary (Gerald LaRonde), Christine (Morris Boudreau), Cyril (Baxter Topham-Pitt), Lonnie (Kelly Gamache).

Dear grandfather of 31 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. He is survived by his siblings Greg (Angelina), Imelda Collins, Aloysius, Marina Foran, Charles (Rita) and sisters in law Louise Freemark, Norma, Rita, Louise Bennett. Predeceased by infant son James and by siblings Mary “ Mamie”, Sr. Leona, Hilary “Ray”, Marjorie (Leo Heroux), Bernard, Anna Mary (Aubrey) Drumm, Donald and Cyril and by brothers in law John Collins, Mac Foran and sisters in law Cathy. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews.

Visitation will be held at the Goulet Funeral Home, 310 Argyle St. S, Renfrew on Monday, December 27th from 2-4, 7-9 pm and after 9:00 am Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Mt. St. Patrick on Tuesday, December 28th at 10:30 am. Spring interment Holywell Cemetery.

Donations: Sisters of St. Joseph Peruvian Mission.

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LACHARITY John James Suddenly, in the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Monday December 27, 2010. John Lacharity age 63 years.

Beloved husband and best friend of Ann Lacharity (Haaima). Loving father of Michael (Charlene), Bill (Kim), Laurie (Mike) Martin and Lisa (Dean) Kenopic.

Loved and much devoted grandfather of Chad (Jennifer), Jaimy, Landon, Matthew, Alison, Adam, Andrea, Stacy, Stephanie, Travis and Elizabeth, also great grandfather to Lucas. Loved brother of Glen of Danford Lake, Que., Terry of Ottawa and Heather (Bill) Rogan of Danford Lake, Que. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at the Anderson Funeral Home & Chapel, 22 Raglan St. S. Renfrew on Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be conducted in Renfrew Presbyterian Church on Thursday, December 30th at 11:00 a.m.

Spring Interment Horton Cemetery. For those desiring donations to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

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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 613-432-4485 for information. Advance ticket sales in the lounge.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 6 The 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.

MONDAY, JANUARY 17 Parkinson support meeting for information. sharing and support.

Caregivers will have a separate meeting if they choose. Meetings are the third Monday of the month, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Bonnechere Manor Day Program. Contact Stella at 613-4324873, ext.1251 or Donita at 613-432-7006.

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Passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 25, 2010 at the lan Anderson House, with her loving husband Raymond by her side. Loving mother to Nancy (Tim) and Bobbi (Sean). Beloved Nana to Dana and Laura. Loving sister to Donna (Brendan), Shirley, Greg, and Cindy (lan).

Special aunt to many nieces and nephews. Joyce was loved by everyone who knew her and will be greatly missed by all. Family and friends will gather at the Ridley Funeral Home, 3080 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (between Islington & Kipling Aves.) 416-259-3705 on Wednesday from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the lan Anderson House in Joyce’s name, (www.ianandersonhouse.com) Messages of Condolences may be placed at www.RidleyFuneralHome.com.

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There was no issue for December 30, 1910 and the last issue for As another year draws to a close I wish everyone 1935 was issued Dec. 26, 1935. a Happy New Year and I hope your Christmas was a wonderful celebration of all that is dear to you.

DECEMBER 23, 1970 Our last event for 2010 was one of our favourites – our annual Christmas luncheon for seniors. We BANK STORE HOLIDAY had a wonderful time at the 433 Wing where 160 HOURS: Renfrew stores will be people gathered together to enjoy an excellent open until 9:00 p.m. on Dec. 22 meal and great music. A number of people came and 23 and will close at 6 p.m. together to make this event the success it was – vol- on Christmas Eve. Stores will be unteers (with both Renfrew Home Support and the closed all day Dec. 25, 26 and Jan. 433 Wing), staff, musicians, community members 1, but will remain open until 9 and community groups – the same people who p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 30. On Dec. work with us all year long to ensure that we are 31 stores will close at 6 p.m. Renable to assist seniors and adults with disabilities to frew banks will be closed Christremain in their homes for as long as possible. It mas Day and New Year’s Day and is always amazing to see what we can accomplish there will be no extended hours when we work together. of service. Banks will close at 2 A new year always brings with it the anticipation p.m. Dec. 24 and 31. Victoria and of things to come. While it is comforting to know Grey Trust Company will follow that some things will stay the same it is exciting to the same hours as the banks. wonder what new things will come to be. As we EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the progress through the New Year we will remind you 22nd issue of the Mercury-Adof those services that many in our community have vance. Since August the staffs of come to rely on while keeping you informed of our the Renfrew Advance and Renfundraising/promotional events. frew Mercury have been workJust a reminder that if you are a seniors or adult ing together to bring Renfrew with disabilities needing some help to remain in and district this newspaper. This your own home, please give our office a call at 613- work has meant late work on holi432-7691 and we would be happy to assist you. days and Sundays for many of us.

Happy New Year and all the best in 2011 from all Next week we’re taking a holiday of us here at Renfrew & Area Seniors’ Home Sup- to catch up. We’ll be back Jan. 6 port! with the first edition of 1971.

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Next Renfrew Art Guild meeting to focus on portraiture DIANA WAKELY Renfrew Art Guild Christmas is come and gone and the New Year approaches.

We are all hoping that some calmness engulfs the world and it includes Mother Nature. As artists we look at things around us for inspiration.

It is difficult to paint when there is so much turmoil.

People living in dire straits or in war ravaged area tugs at the hearts of those of us who do not have to worry about waking up to guns and bombs.

And our beautiful eastern coast has been torn apart, beaches have disappeared forever. For those of us who have traveled

to P.E.I. or Nova Scotia and witnessed their beautiful scenery, this kind of damage is hard to comprehend.

The entire Maritime provinces have been hit.

As artists we do and can find inspiration even when things seem dismal. We can put colour and life into our pictures. We can be positive.

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Our next meeting is Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church in Renfrew, 291 Quarry.

Laurie Anderson will be taking us through painting a portrait. Laurie was one of the

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GETTING THE OLYMPIC EDGE Olympic Edge hockey school instructor Tony Iob ran his power skating hockey camp Dec. 20 to 22 at the Ma-TeWay Activity Centre. The camp included six hours of on-ice training and three hours off ice. Thirty-two skaters and six goaltenders from Renfrew, Cobden, Eganville, Pembroke and area enjoyed the threeday program and were worked hard to improve their skills.

Iob, with the assistance of Kip Mulvihill and Richard Barr, put the kids, from novice through to bantam age, through their paces. The camp was a success and they look forward to the March Break when a similar camp may be run. If you would like more information on upcoming camps or to contact Tony Iob, visit his website at http://www.wix.com/olympicedge. Photo courtesy of Kim Fleguel

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THIS WEEK’S FEATURE

Catching up on the curling scene in 2010 Renfrew Curling Rink

As this year draws to an end it is a good time to wrap-up some loose ends and to take a look ahead into the new curling year.

Renfrew hosted Low Cup action Dec. 15. We found our two teams facing Deep River.

In opening action the team of Rob Warren, Jim Berg, Jarda Papousek and Andy Humphries had last rock advantage but could only manage a single point in the last end split of the points available.

The other Renfrew team of Andy Sklepowicz, Don Rouble, Dwight Hayward and Eric Craig rode some hot shooting to a comfortable 11-6 win.

After a wonderful lunch served by

our ladies our teams switched opponents and the Sklepowicz rink stayed hot and won 8-6.

The Warren rink once again came up short with last rock advantage in the last end of their game and lost a heart breaker 6-5.

Unfortunately, on the other two sheets Pembroke had completed a double sweep in their games over Arnprior and added to their ever- increasing point lead for the cup.

In ongoing club action, the Tuesday day ladies team of Yvonne Sklepowicz, Anne MacNeil, Willie Lafrance and Bev Savicky captured the Scott trophy while the Thursday afternoon mixed league declared the Rob Warren rink with Sheldon Stewart, Lee Sharpe and newcomer Joan Eaton champions.

Coming up is the International Spa-

Free public skating tonight If you are looking to lace up the blades one more time free of charge during the holiday season, tonight (Thursday, Dec. 30) is the night.

The Ma-Te-Way Activity Cen-

tre is holding free public skating from 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Future free public skating sessions will be held on Family Day Feb. 21, and throughout the 2011 March Break at the MAC.

ghetti Spiel featuring our guests from Pennsylvania on the weekend of Jan. 14. If you are still interested in entering this great spiel give Theresa or Karl Mann a call at 613-432-7485. They still have room for a few teams as well as individuals. This is a great way to enjoy some curling, a great meal and even some prizes in a friendly, fun atmosphere.

Sunday curling starts Jan. 9 at 1 p.m. and is open to the public. Give Phil Marcellus, 432-5182, or Gord Eady, 4326127, a call for more information.

And finally, if you are interested in curling in the New Year, give me a call at 432-6725 and I can help you get started. It is a great way to get or stay active through the winter in a fun and supportive atmosphere at a very reasonable cost.

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called a furcule, on the underside of the body behind the legs. The muscle is held in place by a clasp and when the insect wishes to escape or move it releases the clasp and the furcule shoots them forting and a narrow band of dirty ward as much as four times their length. The “click” comes from white or gray along the sides.

Mudpuppies spend their entire life in the water and can grow to 55 cm (20 inches) in length but are usually about 30cm (one foot.)

They have a stout body with four toes on each foot (other salamanders have five toes on each hind foot and four on each front one.)

They swim with a smooth easy action of their powerful tail.

If they are threatened they use their tail, body and feet to push them through the water. They depend however, on their nondescript colouring to keep them safe. If you should catch one please release it if at all possible.

They will not survive in chlorinated water and die from lack of oxygen.

There’s lot of winter action Some interesting events have occurred since the last Speaking of Nature column appeared in The Renfrew Mercury. Turtles have laid their eggs, mudpuppies have been seen and snow fleas are up and about.

Many female snapping and painted turtles laid their eggs this past fall. The usual date for the young to emerge from the earth when the eggs are deposited in the fall is around May 12.

By that time the sun is warm and the eggs will have hatched under round.

Painted turtles are the most often seen turtles. They are very fond of basking in the sun, frequently several on one log.

In August or September some female painted turtles will lay up to 20 eggs in soft soil. The young emerge from the eggs, climb to the surface and head for water.

Female snapping turtles are often seen during their egg-laying sessions. When they lay their eggs in the fall the eggs do not hatch until the middle of May the following spring. Eggs that are laid in the spring require three to four months to hatch.

Temperature dictates the sex of the young snapping turtles.

If the ground temperature is 14 degrees Celsius all the young will be female, at 22 degrees Celsius all will be males, at 25 degrees Celsius males will become females.

If you saw female turtles laying eggs this fall watch for the young to hatch a week before the long weekend in May.

on a warm day. They remain on the snow until dark and then make their way back down into the leaf litter as the sun goes down. They may do this several times during warm days. Watch for moving specks of dirt on the snow.

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SNOW FLEAS Snow fleas are found in huge numbers hopping around on top of the snow during days when the sun is shining during the winter months.

Snow fleas are insects and as such are members of the family Poduridae or Springtails. They get their name from their ability to project themselves into the air by use of a fork-like mechanism,

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Snow fleas live in the leaf litter on the forest floor and move up through the snow to the surface during warm days in winter and early spring.

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Anyone that has been fishing through the ice in the winter and caught a mudpuppy for the first time is astonished and certain that they have captured the “missing link”.

A mudpuppy is the most unusual salamander in Canada. It belongs to a small family called waterdogs and has only five members. Its Latin name is Necturus maculous. Some scientists insist it is a member of the family Proteidae; others say it is a member of Necturidae. Mudpuppy of the waterdog family is fine for me.

The mudpuppy’s most outstanding feature is its feathery, deep red, external gills that fluff out on each side of its head. Unlike other salamanders, the mudpuppy keeps these gills for its entire life and never changes into an air breathing gill-less adult. They also keep their swimming tail fin and are without eyelids, features that other salamanders lose as they reach adulthood.

The mudpuppy gets its name honestly; it looks like mud. The adult is muddy brown or graybrown above and has black spot-

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Wild turkeys are very successful across the region Brian Eady sent us this email.

Jim and Ila: I would like to talk turkey for a few moments. It seems that the reintroduction of the wild turkey has been a profound success.

There had to have been 70 along Johnson Road last week. I wonder if they are going to be able to get enough to eat to tide them over the winter.

We had about seven stroll through our garden yesterday.

Our cat eyed them up and stalked them. However, as big as he is I think the cat would have gotten the worst of the encounter.

Brian Eady Thank you for your email Brian.

There is no doubt that the reintroduction has been a profound success.

As to whether they will have enough food to tide them over the winter is an unknown.

They are very capable scroungers and are strong enough to scratch through the crust and deep snow. With a little help from the weatherman they will survive.

Their enemy will be the predators, wolves, foxes and dogs.

A ROBIN STAYS LATE

JIM FERGUSON

Helen and Harold Eady saw a robin near their feeders on McAndrew Avenue this past week. It is rare for this species to remain all winter but if there is enough food available they will stay or remain until after Christmas at least.

Buckthorn berries are a favourite and there was a bumper crop of the fruit this year. Mountain ash berries are also a staple winter food for them. They will eat juniper berries and haws as a last resort. This species does not winter well, as they are primarily meat eaters; grubs and worms are their favourites.

SCENE FROM THE HAWK’S EYE and move to good feeding areas.

The harem (females claimed by a single male) remains relatively stable throughout the winter.

Winter groups are usually made up of all males or all females.

The male groups may contain as few as two birds whereas the female groups will have five or six birds. They roost and feed together until spring when the males become more aggressive, which leads to the break-up and dispersal of the flocks.

RING-NECKED PHEASANTS

MESH FEEDER BAGS

Evert Knox had a pair of ring-necked pheasants wander through his back yard in Calabogie on Wednesday. It was the loud, two-part call, (referred to as crowing) of the male that drew his attention to the pair.

It is unusual to see the male and female together this time of year. The females normally gather together over the winter

Jack and Shirley Collins are using mesh feeder bags to provide seed for the birds and they find them very effective. The birds are able to get the seed without having the seeds drop to the ground. The Collins’ particular model has a roof to keep the snow out of the feeder and a tray at the bottom to catch any spilled seed.

The feeders come in various sizes of mesh for different kinds of seed. Larger openings are for the sunflower and smaller openings for the Niger seed.

BIRDS NEED GRIT We have noticed that the birds have cleared the snow away in several spots along the foundation of our home. The soil contains small stones that the birds ingest to help grind up their food, especially the seeds. Once the area becomes covered with snow we will provide grit for the birds. We find that road salt contains both grit and salt and the birds like to pick through it.

They also get stone chips from the roof shingles that collect in the eave troughs. We have collected a pail of gravel to put on our table feeder for the birds to pick through as they need it.

If you have any suggestions about feeding grit, suet or seed ,please pass them on to us so we will pass them on to others.

SUET CAGES Suet cages made of plastic

covered wire have proven to be a very good way to feed suet cakes.

Suet logs are a good way of feeding soft suet or lard and peanut butter.

To make a log drill a few one inch (two cm) holes in a piece of wood, fill the holes with the suet mixture and hang it in a place where the birds will be safe when feeding.

Filling pine cones with a soft suet mixture will provide easy pickings for the birds. The natural way of providing suet seems to be the best.

GREETINGS Ila and I would once again like to thank all who have contributed to this column. Ideas and solutions from everyone are appreciated and welcomed not only by us but by all who read the articles. We would like to wish everyone 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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