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READ LEST WE FORGET: COMMUNITIES MARK 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF ARMISTICE MORE @ SHERRY HAAIMA sherr y.haaima@metroland.com The sun shone high and bright on the afternoon of Nov. 4 when the village of Calabogie hosted early Remembrance Day services.

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This year marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. Dignitaries joined members of the community, as well as troops from the 2nd Royal Canadian Horse Artillery from Garrison Petawawa, Renfrew Highland

Pipes and Drums, Champlain Squadron Air Cadets and veterans and members from Royal Canadian Legion Branch 148 for the picturesque ceremony on the shore of Calabogie Lake, where the village's cenotaph is located.

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Sunday, as well.

This week, ceremonies will be held at a number of long-term care homes.

Services will be held Sunday, Nov. 11 at the cenotaph in Low Square in Renfrew at 11 a.m. and in Portage du Fort at 2 p.m.

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FAMILY, FRIENDS RALLY AROUND RENFREW BURN VICTIMS DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com An online campaign has been launched to help two Renfrew residents who suffered serious burns in a late morning house fire apparently related to a natural gas explosion on Mary Street Oct. 30.

The fire at 403 Mary Ave. and fear of a gas leak caused a temporary afternoon evacuation of the area in the west end of town.

Tanya Lepine has set up the GoFundMe account for Mark and Sherry Cruise, who are both scheduled for major surgery this week after their home and most of their belongings were destroyed in the fire (fortunately, their dog was saved). She said Sherry, who was transported to hospital in Renfrew in critical condition then taken by helicopter to a burn unit in Toronto, has a particularly "long road to recovery" ahead of her. Mark is in stable condition in an Ottawa hospital.

"The financial burden of travelling and them rebuilding their entire life is a struggle they now face," said Lepine on the Go-

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FundMe page. Noting the Cruises do not have home insurance, she said: "We would appreciate as their family, any donations to assist this family."

As of Tuesday morning, $2,070 had been raised from 32 donors.

The link is www.gofundme.com/ mark-and-sherry-cruise.

The blaze is considered to be an "unconfirmed explosion," said OPP spokesperson Const. Janice

Sawbridge. The Office of the Ontario Fire Marshall was called in to investigate the cause of the fire, with assistance from the Renfrew fire department and the OPP. Renfrew county chief paramedic Michael Nolan said by the time paramedics arrived on the scene the couple had exited the home on their own but in obvious distress. "Comments by the patients were made as to there being

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Lochwinnoch Road and alerted OPP officers. She followed the pick-up eastbound on Hwy. 17 and confirmed that the licence plate on the truck matched that of the vehicle reported stolen in Eganville.

"Three OPP officers travelling in three separate police vehicles, two marked police cruisers and one unmarked, took over following the truck.

The OPP officers attempted to stop the driver by conducting a rolling block manoeuvre using their police vehicles and a spike belt was prepared for deployment, but they were unsuccessful.

"The driver of the pickup truck exited Hwy. 17 at the White Lake Road exit into Arnprior and travelled northeast on Daniel Street South. At that time, the communications sergeant said: 'We're going to have to terminate then.

Terminate, all units pull over will advise, ah ...' as one of the OPP officers radioed: 'He's just gone headon into another vehicle,' and another reported: 'It's a collision, a collision.'

"The pickup had struck the Welsh's motor vehicle at a high rate of speed at Edey Street, completely destroying her vehicle and trapping her inside. She sustained multiple injuries as a result of the collision and was pronounced dead at the scene.

"She was removed from her vehicle by the Arnprior Fire Department and transported to the hospital morgue.

"Wittke sustained a nasal fracture and a small collapsed lung on his left and right sides.

"Later that afternoon OPP found out that there were firearms, a .22 and a shotgun, under the back seat of the stolen pickup.

"The actions of the three OPP officers travelling directly behind the pick-up truck at the time of the collision were the focus of the SIU investiga-

tracted." . 2nd Unnamed: "Maybe she doesn't want her daughter talking to someone who was in jail? I'm sorry it's the truth." . Wittke: "Yeah, but she threatened me, now it's personal." . Wittke: "It was while I was in jail and I was gunna let it go but I'm feeling' homicidal so I wanna have some fun with faggots around here. I don't really care who gets killed but I thought I'd target one family. I'm f **king tired of having no money. Once I get my phone I'm out of money again. I can't do this anymore. I don't want to be alive but I'm taking people with me. I'm not getting ahead and I've had enough. People constantly lying to me finally pushed me over the edge." . 2nd Unnamed: "You haven't been out very long.

Give it some time." . Wittke: "That's a bullshit thing that people say.

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OPP officers did not endanger lives or influence a driver who recklessly tore through southern Renfrew county towns last year, ending abruptly in a collision that claimed an innocent life in Arnprior.

That is among the findings in an extensive report by the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) examining the events that led to the death of 65-year-old Sheila Welsh on Sept. 25, 2017.

The report paints a vivid and highly detailed account of that day, the driver's state of mind and route taken from Eganville to Arnprior, along with an analysis of OPP's conduct.

At one point, according to the report, driver Zachary Wittke's stolen truck was going between 102- and 112-kilometres per hour on busy Daniel Street South. Soon after the truck fatally struck Welsh's car. However, when the truck was heading toward downtown on the wrong side of the road, the report says police cruisers stayed on the right side of the cement centre median (to not further endanger the public), tried a "rolling stop manoeuvre," laid a spike belt, then pulled back.

The truck then blew through a red traffic light.

The report, released Nov. 2, included Wittke's Facebook messages threatening to murder an ex-girlfriend's family.

The following are excerpts from the report.

"On the afternoon of Sept. 25, 2017, OPP officers were attempting to stop a stolen Ford F-150 pickup that was being operated in an erratic and dangerous

manner from Eganville to Arnprior.

"On Sept. 25 sometime before 3 p.m., Wittke allegedly stole a Ford pickup that was parked in an unoccupied lot at the Eganville Community Arena.

"At 3:15 p.m., the owner of the pickup truck contacted the OPP and reported his truck had been stolen. Even before the owner had reported the theft, numerous 911 calls began to come in from a number of concerned citizens reporting the driver of a pick-up truck driving erratically, at high rates of speed, in the wrong lane of traffic, cutting off drivers on the road, and in one case, sideswiping the entire passenger side of an SUV. "The first call reported the pickup, travelling toward Grist Mill Road in Eganville, was nearly involved in a head-on collision with a dump truck and an SUV. The driver of the Ford forced the SUV onto the sidewalk and gave everyone 'the finger'.

"Several OPP officers responded to the call for the driver in the pick-up, while an additional OPP officer responded to the complaint of the vehicle owner regarding the theft of his motor vehicle.

"At 3:33 p.m., a complainant called OPP to report a man driving in a Ford half-ton truck 70-80 miles an hour the wrong way on Veterans Memorial Boulevard, pushing people off the road. Another caller reported a driver had passed her on the wrong side of the road travelling about 100 miles an hour in town and almost hit two high school students.

"By this time OPP officers had a good idea who was driving the truck and noted he had 'threatened suicide by police before.'

"An OPP officer operating an unmarked police pick-up with no emergency equipment spotted the stolen truck travelling eastbound on Hwy. 17 at

can't help you." . Wittke "How many kids do they have? Isn't it 3 or 4?" . Wittke: "Do you know (his ex-girlfriend)?" . Wittke: "Or her mom.

It's going down 'cause that fat f **king pig threatened me and I'm the wrong person to f **king threatened because I'll murder that whole f **king family." . 2nd Unnamed: "No ideas. I feel like I've heard her name but never met her." . Wittke: "They threatened the wrong person because I'm going through one of moods and I really wanna do something f **king stupid. They have 3 or 4 kids and I'll kill 'em too." . 2nd Unnamed: "What did she say?" . Wittke: "She said something like "if you ever think of messaging my daughter again you'll be sorry. So I messaged her. I don't f **king care. I kill every one of her kids and make her watch. I'm not afraid of anybody, I'll just throw a cheeseburger to the cow and she'll get dis-

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tion. The SIU dispatched six investigators, two forensic identification investigators and a collision reconstructionist to investigate this incident.

"Time distance calculations indicated that the pick-up was travelling at an average speed between 102.7 km/h and 112.5 km/h, northbound on Daniel Street South from the Tim Hortons to slightly north of the Canadian Tire store.

"On Sept. 29, SIU investigators were provided with screenshots of the electronic Facebook messages sent between Wittke and an unnamed party related to the incident. They include: . Wittke: "Do you know (his ex-girlfriend)? I know that you hate me but it would be helpful if you could help me out." . Unnamed: "Yes I do, why?" . Wittke "Her mom threatened me. I'm just trying to figure out where they live." . Unnamed: "You already told me that but I think they moved, so I

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RISING LANDFILL COSTS TO BOOST TAXES IN RENFREW JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com acing a major increase in costs, Renfrew council has set the wheels in motion to have the town operate the landfill with its own workers instead of continuing to contract it out to Beaumen Waste Management Systems.

At a special meeting Oct. 30, which included a closed session to discuss the options, council decided unanimously to support a development and works committee recommendation not to award the landfill site operation contract and direct staff to pursue ways to run the dump with "town resources" once the contract with Beaumen runs out Dec. 31.

The change was triggered when the two bids to operate the landfill on Bruce Street for the next five years were substantially higher than the $216,162

the town is paying Beaumen in 2018 (up from 198,332 the first year of the contract in 2014). Beaumen's bid was $395,000 a year, an increase of 82.7 per cent, but it was still dramatically lower than the other bid of $700,000 made by Ottawabased Tomlinson Group.

Accepting the low bid would result in a 2.1 per cent tax levy increase for Renfrew residents in 2019.

However, in answer to a question from Coun. Mike Coulas, development and works director Mike Asselin admitted that the landfill costs are likely to rise that much even if the town takes over the operation, although "we may be able to find some savings."

The benefit of having the landfill run by town staff is not so much savings, but it would give the municipality full control over the operation, espeSee TOWN, page 7

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MORE CHARGES, VICTIMS IN ARNPRIOR ASSAULT CASE JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com The attempted murder charges against a wellknown Arnprior-area man in mid-September have taken on an added seriousness.

Renfrew OPP reported today (Nov. 1) that William 'Bill' Kirby faces 23 new Criminal Code charges relating to three more victims. He had been charged with attempted murder, aggravated assault, kidnapping and criminal harassment related to the assault of a woman who was found badly injured in the bush near Gunsmith Road in McNab/Braeside Sept. 13.

The OPP says that as a result of further information received regarding the ongoing investigation, the 72year-old Kirby, who lives in Mississippi Mills just outside Arnprior, was charged with 23 new offences relating to four victims, the woman who was found injured in the woods and three others. The charges are not directly related to the Sept. 13 incident as they occurred at different times, OPP report.

The charges include uttering threats (3 counts), sexual assault (2 counts), pointing a firearm, criminal harassment (4 counts), possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose, assault (10 counts), unlawfully causing bodily harm and mischief.

Kirby was issued a summons to appear in court in Renfrew Nov. 21. He continues to be out on bail, but with stringent restrictions.

He was granted bail on Oct. 2 and was back in court in Renfrew Oct. 24 when he was ordered to appear again Nov. 21 to face the four original charges.

The alleged first victim was released from hospital a few days after she was rescued. Kirby, who was found at the scene, was treated for minor injuries and a medical condition before he was arrested to face the charges.

A publication ban has been made on all testimony entered in court regarding the case.

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HUNTER GOES MISSING ON OTTAWA RIVER NEAR CASTLEFORD DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com The search for a missing 36-year-old man continued on the Ottawa River on Tuesday morning.

A boat carrying two hunters capsized Saturday night. However, emergency officials were not notified until Sunday morning when one of the men, who had managed to make it ashore, was located.

"Two males went duck hunting Saturday evening, Nov. 3 on the Ottawa River," says an Ontario Provincial Police press

release. "Their boat capsized at approximately 7:30 p.m. One male was able to swim to a nearby island. The second male was last seen swimming towards the shore. Neither person was wearing a life jacket."

The incident was not reported until Sunday morning when the male who survived was located, say police. Police were on scene at a private property on Maryann Lane in Horton Township.

The other man was transported to hospital by Renfrew County Paramedics.

Fire officials from Arnprior and Hor-

ton were called to the scene at Maryann Lane around 10 a.m. Sunday. On the afternoon of Sunday, Nov. 4 a helicopter had also arrived and a police cruiser remained on scene.

About a dozen people were gathered at a table overlooking the water on the private property close to the search area on Maryanne Lane.

Police would not confirm that the man is from the Castleford area.

The OPP helicopter and Underwater Search and Recovery Unit are assisting Const. Kyle Brown with the investigation.

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people constantly & they can't find time out of their busy days to f **king hang out. And then when something happens they come out like 'we would've help if we would've helpped' well you woulda if you wouldn't have been a c**t. Thinking about killing people and myself everyday is f **king get to me and I have to act on it before it drives me f **king nuts. Sitting around the house 24/7 noy going anywhere I can't do it." . 2nd Unnamed: "Well it's true you haven't given anything a chance. Not everything comes on a silver platter & not everything comes at once." . Wittke: "I have been giving people changes and they keep lying to me." . 2nd Unnamed: "Then pick better people to talk to." . Wittke: "I've been trying. Everybody has a f **king excuse. I'm tired of it."

Wittke is charged with first degree murder, in addition to initial charges of: dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death; flight while being pursued by police; driving while disqualified; and theft of a motor vehicle over $5,000.

His trial is expected to take place the first week of December 2019.

The full report is available at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/siu-directors-report-case-17-pvd-276

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The goal is to extend the life of the dump to handle the town's solid waste, recycling and sewage sludge for at least another 50 years, for once it is closed Renfrew faces an even more expensive prospect of shipping it out of town.

Beaumen president Andrew Shouldice, who attended the council meeting with Beaumen general manager Lisa Duggan and operations manager Maurice Lapierre, explained that the company's $395,000 bid is justified because of the increased complexity of running the landfill as it moves closer to capacity.

The fact the only other bid would boost annual costs by 220 per cent is testament to the need for a major boost in the annual fee, he

noted.

After opening the two bids in mid-September, the town asked Beaumen for a six-month extension of the current contract to give it more time to explore its options. Beaumen responded by offering a three-year noncancellable extension for $369,000 a year.

"I am confident we are providing a cost-efficient service to the Town of Renfrew while following all the rules and regulations," said Shouldice, adding that being a Renfrew company means Beaumen also contributes taxes and jobs to the local economy.

Losing the contract will mean layoffs for some of Beaumen's 52 employees, he confirmed Shouldice said the company can't afford to keep operating the landfill for the current price as it's much more tricky and expensive now it's disposing

of waste to the boundaries of the site instead dropping it in the middle. "Landfill operations have to be perfect," he said, noting the Ministry of Environment has strict rules and operators have to be properly trained.

"It's a lot more complicated to be filling in the edges than just filling in a hole."

He said operating the hazardous waste depot is also much more complicated and costly than it was when a summer student ran it.

He agreed there is a perception of conflict with Beaumen being the main customer of the dump that it operates for the town, but stressed there are "plenty of safeguards."

He suggested that with up to $1.5 million in equipment to acquire, at least four or five employees including a manager and

unionized wages, it would cost the town at least $100,000 more to run the landfill itself.

While accepting the Beaumen compromise would be "by far the simplest" option, having the town operate the landfill would give it the best chance of deferring costs associated with development of future phases (cells) in the landfill, explained Asselin. He said the fourth cell will be filled to capacity in 12 to 20 years and "substantial investment" will be needed to obtain MOE approvals to access a fifth cell, so putting it off as long as possible by improving landfill opera-

tion is a key goal.

Asselin said it will be difficult to "access every available inch" of the site, so there may be less actual capacity than there is on paper.

The town has undertaken several measures since 2002 to increase diversion and boost tipping fees, he noted. It's likely time to review the rates once again, he added.

Coulas, who is development and works committee chair, said it makes sense for the town to take over the operation. "Why would we pay someone else to do it if we can do it ourselves.

It'll just be another department for the town."

The decision wasn't deferred to the new council because it will be almost the same as the old one and "time is ticking," he said.

Asselin said having the town take over landfill operation would mean setting up a management structure; hiring and training an equipment operator, scale attendant and a hazardous waste depot summer student; arranging for landfill and bin (recycling) equipment; and providing scale and financial software.

He said there could be some staffing flexibility with development and works workers covering if needed, as there are provisions for casual help in the union contract (the landfill is currently open four days a week).

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TOWN TO RUN LANDFILL

THE ISSUE: RISING LANDFILL COSTS LOCAL IMPACT: RENFREW RESIDENTS FACE A 2 PER CENT BOOST IN TAXES TO COVER THE COSTS OF OPERATING THE LANDFILL

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The Mercury looks into the debate whether the Renfrew landfill should be operated by the town or stay contracted to a private business.

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OPINION EDITORIAL

LEST WE FORGET Nov. 11, 2018 will be the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, or what contemporaries optimistically referred to as "la der des ders," meaning the last of last. So horrific were the gas bomb atrocities and trench warfare casualty lists, that the people who lived through it could scarcely imagine that two decades later their sons and daughters would see an even more destructive and painful war waged across virtually every continent.Critical civil and democratic rights were gained in Canada during the period between these wars. In 1918, women became eligible to vote in most provinces. The general strikes of 1919, borne out of the frustrations of rising inequality, resulted in increased union participation rates across the country, lifting wages and culminating in many of the benefits we now enjoy, such as employment insurance (1940).

Many attribute these gains to the fact that the people who had lived through the hell of war wanted their sacrifices to mean something. So when despots rose in the 1930s, threatening world peace, they knew what they were fighting for, and they did what was necessary to preserve our freedom. Yet in 2018, many voters worldwide have chosen a different path. For a variety of reasons, voters in the U.S., Brazil and other western nations are choosing an eerily familiar path that resembles the sort of fascism that rose in the mid-20th century. As a result, the rights of groups such as people of colour and immigrants are at risk.

We need look no further than the neo-Nazis who marched in Charlottesville in the summer of 2017, and the American president who defended them for a very literal example of how hate and intolerance are being condoned by leadership. It's not hard to the link this climate to terrorist violence, such as the recent Pittsburg synagogue shooting.We urge readers to consider for what the heroes we remember on Remembrance Day were fighting. Regardless of one's political beliefs, hopefully we can all agree that all people, regardless of gender, religion, ethnic background or sexual orientation, deserve to be treated equally and with respect. Our ancestors who served in wars aimed at preserving freedom would certainly want Canadians to be vigilant, and make sure what we are seeing in the U.S. never comes to our country.

Lest we forget those who died for our rights and freedom. Lest we forget what they were fighting for.

Regardless of one's political beliefs, hopefully we can all agree that all people, regardless of gender, religion, ethnic background or sexual orientation, deserve to be treated equally and with respect.

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WHO WE ARE LETTERS & COMMENTARY LEGIONS REQUEST SUPPORT FOR BELLS OF PEACE TO THE EDITOR:

An open letter to area churches: On Nov. 11, 1918, church bells rang out spontaneously across the country to celebrate the signing of the Armistice. After four brutal years, and so many young men and women dead or injured, the First World War was officially over.

One hundred years ago, relief and joy swept our land. And as well, we will commemorate Armistice 100 on Nov. 11 this year; we will mark this occasion through this Royal Canadian Legion Bells of Peace ceremony.

On Nov. 11 at 5:10 p.m. (sundown for Renfrew and Arnprior), I would ask that you toll your bell(s) 100 times with five seconds between tolls. With each peal, here in Renfrew and Arnprior and in communities across our country, we will remember the close to 66,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders at that time who were killed in the First World War, the 172,000 wounded, and the count-

less others who suffered invisible yet painful wounds.

We will also remember the total number of Canadians who served our country during that war - over 650,000 people.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 148 Renfrew and 174 in Arnprior sincerely thank you for your participation in this celebration.

Yours sincerely in comradeship,

REV. J. BRUCE FERGUSON SGT.-AT-ARMS, RCL BRANCH 148, RENFREW RICK PROBETTS SGT.-AT-ARMS, RCL BRANCH 174, ARNPRIOR

PAYING TRIBUTE TO WAR AMPS FOUNDERS TO THE EDITOR:

As Remembrance Day approaches, I would like to pay tribute to the amputee veterans who founded the War Amps, which marks its 100th anniversary this year.

On returning from the First World War, they came together to help each other adapt to their new reality.

They then welcomed the next generation of amputee veterans following the

Second World War, creating the Key Tag Service to provide them with meaningful work and a service to Canadians that continues today.

Recently I joined a young child amputee named Tiffany in laying a rose at the grave of Curley Christian, the only quadruple amputee to survive the First World War. Tiffany benefits from the Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, just as I did as a teenager following a train accident. We paid tribute to Curley both for his sacrifices at Vimy Ridge and for helping to start a program that has assisted us and amputees across the country.

Though they considered themselves to be "ordinary guys," these war amputees served their country in wartime and continued to serve when they came home. I can say with pride that their legacy and sacrifices will be remembered through generations of amputees, like Tiffany and me, long into the future.

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CELEBRATION SERVICE PLANNED FOR NOV. 25 SHERRY HAAIMA sherr y.haaima@ metroland.com Trinity-St. Andrew's United Church has become the first congregation in the Ottawa Valley to become an affirming ministry.

Affirming ministries are fully inclusive of peoples of all sexual orientations and gender identities, explains Rev. Russell Wardell.

"Our bottom line is we think God rejoices when a person is true to their spirit and restored to community," said Wardell.

"The congregation

studied issues of orientation and identity over a five-year period before making this decision and now joins over 200 other United Church ministries across Canada which have joined Affirm United," says a recent church press release. "On Sunday, Oct. 21, the congregation of Trinity St. Andrew's United Church (TSA) in Renfrew voted overwhelmingly in favour of becoming an affirming ministry within the United Church of Canada."

"TSA is committed to being public, intentional and explicit in our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

We believe Christ calls us to be open, loving and welcoming of all. We believe the diversity of sexual orientation and gender identity is a

gift of God. We welcome all who share our understanding to join us in Christian community," says Judy Ryan, chair of the church's governing body.

As an affirming ministry TSA is open to celebrating the weddings of all people of all gender combinations. TSA will strive to ensure that it is a safe place for all peoples and will try to ensure that members of the LGBTQ2+ community experience their reality reflected in the worship life of the church. The church looks forward to working with like-minded community organizations to promote the inclusion of marginalized groups in the Renfrew area.

"We've been delighted to celebrate weddings with

a variety of people," said Wardell. "It's been a wonderful experience."

The move to become an affirming ministry is significant, says the minister.

"It's really important to us because historically the LGBTQ2+ community has not always felt welcome within the church community," said Wardell, noting individuals are sometimes worried about judgment.

"This makes public and explicit our welcome and support and celebration of the community."

It's an issue close to his heart.

"On a personal note my son is trans. Even he who was raised in the church although I was confident he was loved and welcome -- wasn't sure," said Wardell. "It's really important for them to know they are

loved and accepted."

Has there been much resistance to the move to become an affirming ministry?

"Of course as we had the conversation over the years there were those who weren't certain of the need," he said, noting much of the resistance came from those who thought the issue had been overcome and equality has been reached.

"Some people are surprised to know this community still faces a lot of challenges," said Wardell.

"We're still hearing stories globally of injustice and oppression - this is still a really important issue."

Does the Renfrew-area's rural status play into the issue at all?

"Historically there has been a bit of an urban/ru-

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TRINITY-ST. ANDREW'S FIRST OTTAWA VALLEY CHURCH TO BECOME AFFIRMING MINISTRY

ral divide," said Wardell.

"There are some in the LGBTQ2+ community who grew up in this community and moved away who have written to us and said this is really important to them."

He is delighted that in recent years there is more support available for LGBTQ2+ people in this community, including a gay-straight alliance group at Renfrew Collegiate Institute and PFLAG Renfrew County, a group for patents, caregivers and LGBTQ2+ youth and adults.

Those with questions or concerns regarding the change at the church or the issue in general should talk to others, he suggested.

"It's very rare that somebody would not have someone affected by this in their close network," said Wardell. "It's good to listen and to hear what others are saying."

A service celebrating TSA's joining of Affirm United will be held on Nov. 25 at 10 a.m. All are welcome.

GRAND ROUNDS Supporting RVH Auxiliary events is supporting local healthcare In recent years, they made pledges of $150,000 towards state-of-the-art digital mammography equipment and $250,000 for the second-floor solarium that provides a tranquil, healing space for patients and their family members as well as staff.

“The commitment of time and energy this organization gives is incredible. By supporting their activities, the community is helping to support quality care close to home,” says Sarah Robinson, RVH Foundation Executive Director.

The Auxiliary raises funds through a combination of traditional and unique fundraisers such as the sale of HELPP lottery tickets at Aikenheads, Gift Shop sales, bake sales, Christmas house tours, and the Wheelbarrow of Cheer raffle.

RVH Foundation Executive Director Sarah Robinson and Barb Symington from the RVH Auxiliary display the current Auxiliary fundraisers.

Current RVH Auxiliary fundraisers: • Christmas Countdown Raffle – tickets at the Gift Shop or by calling 613-432-8493 or 613-432-5670 • Tourtiere & Chili Sauce Sale – to order, call 613-432-2448

To make a donation to the RVH Foundation or to share your story, please call Sarah at 613-432-4851 x263

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When it comes to supporting Renfrew Victoria Hospital, the RVH Auxiliary has been leading the charge since 1945.

The dedicated volunteers of the Auxiliary are committed to raising funds to meet the needs of our community hospital.

“The main goal of the auxiliary is to support the hospital in every way possible in the interest of patient care. We’re a small group of dedicated volunteers committed to raising funds and we have wonderful support from the community for all our events,” says Barb Symington, RVH Auxiliary.

Over the years, the Auxiliary has contributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to capital projects and new equipment that enhance care and make a big difference for patients.

“Our patients are fortunate to have such a committed team of volunteers working on their behalf,” says Randy Penney, RVH President and CEO.

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CONTRIBUTED

NEWS FROM THE RENFREW ART GUILD CHRIS MUSSETT We are finally finished with pumpkins for the year!

They inhabit our lives from September to the end of October, and are seen in increasing numbers every fall.

It seems like every business us around is getting in on the windfall too.

Great boxes of the friendly orange fellows are appearing at more and more locations. I am dreading the day when they start blocking the entrances to some of my favourite stores like the LCBO (...will you have a pumpkin with that Cabernet, sir ?), or the gas station (...fill 'er up, sir? ... and would

you like a nice pumpkin with that?)

Maybe there is more we could be doing with pumpkins. Creating jack-o-lanterns is a fine and wonderfully messy artistic activity that everyone can participate in, even those who say they don't have a creative bone in their body.

I have a few ideas.

Slide the whole pumpkins down a long of rod driven, and place it in the ground to erect a festive family totem pole. Carve a scary likeness of Uncle Dick and get him back for that joke he played on you!

Those lids left over from porch pumpkins could make fine street hockey

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Our autumn guest at the Renfrew Art Guild is Val Bridgeman, a member of the Pontiac Artists Association across the river in Portagedu-Fort, Que. Bridgeman will be leading us in creating a small hand-sewn booklet with a decorated cover.

We meet at Trinity St. Andrew's Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. Please use the Quarry Ave. entrance. Keep up to date on our website, www.renfrewartguild.com.

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JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com The downtown Renfrew reconstruction is in its final stages and the focus has begun to switch to other works in town.

Renfrew's director of development and works, Mike Asselin, updated council on a variety of construction projects at its Oct. 30 meeting.

He reported the $8 million worth of downtown reconstruction work this year could be completed as early as Nov. 16 and will definitely meet the Dec. 31 deadline.

"It's nice to get the downtown work done in one year," he noted.

The water, sanitary sewer and storm sewer work is finished and the asphalt, landscaping and street furniture is about 75 per cent complete, he reported.

Parking and crosswalk markings will be finalized soon and the traffic lights at Renfrew will become operational once the flashing lights are in place.

The second lift of asphalt

from Renfrew Avenue to Opeongo Road, including "Confusion corner," was completed later that week.

Despite a "shaky start" in that area with the underground work, "it's now going very well," Asselin said Oct. 30. "They've really picked up the momentum."

It went so well that underground works on Hall Avenue, slated for 2019, were completed this year. The other connector work on Opeongo Road and Prince, Renfrew, Railway, Patrick and Munroe avenues, estimated to cost $2.4 million, will be completed as planned next year, likely a couple at a time.

"There's still quite a lot of work to do off main street," said Asselin. "But there will be a lot less traffic impact in 2019."

Asselin also reported that Phase 2 of the $3-million Plaunt Street reconstruction was completed this summer with minor deficiencies outstanding. Having Plaunt and Argyle streets available for traffic

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RENFREW'S DOWNTOWN WORK ALMOST COMPLETE

John Carter/Metroland The Raglan Street reconstruction project reached the top end of the downtown with the paving of 'Confusion Corner'. diversion off main street was important or traffic congestion would have been worse, he said.

The $320,000 Munroe Avenue culvert replacement is also complete, although a second life of asphalt will be added next spring when the first one settles.

Asselin also informed council that several streets had been subject to a new crack sealing program during the summer. They included Ma-Te-Way Drive, Veterans Memorial Boulevard, Quarry Avenue, and Queen, June, Barr, Fortington and King streets, at a

cost of $6,000.

"It was a good start this year," Asselin said, adding that as the town didn't spend the full $40,000 allocation it can "ramp up" the program next year.

In response to a question

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Renfrew and the other 50 Ontario municipalities affected by the computer problems that extended their Oct. 22 elections by a day have been assured that the system's security was not breached.

Renfrew returning office Kim Bulmer reported that Dominion Voting Systems, the company that ran the internet/telephone voting for the municipalities, held a 45-minute meeting, by computer (Skype), to discuss the problem and assure its clients the system "hadn't been compromised."

The Colorado-based company blamed the glitch on a Toronto-area client placing an unauthorized limit on incoming voting traffic. Dominion was unaware of the problem until municipalities started reporting that the system was timing out on voters in the last 90 minutes of the

election.

Bulmer said despite the problems, he is confident "we achieved an election that was fair, transparent and accurate."

"We want to assure Ontario voters that we will work to ensure this problem does not occur in future elections," said a company release. "It is important to note that at no time was the integrity of the system at risk of compromise, or in any way insecure."

Bulmer called Dominion a "reputable firm," but said it has some work to do to ensure such a problem doesn't occur again.

Like other municipalities, Renfrew will review the process in three years and determine who can provide the best service for the 2022 election, he added.

The affected municipalities, including Renfrew, Whitewater Region, Pembroke, Petawawa, Laurentian Valley, Kingston and Belleville, collectively agreed to extend the elec-

tion 24 hours to ensure everyone had a chance to vote. "We thought it better to err on the side of caution," Bulmer said.

He noted Renfrew didn't appear to have as much a problem with the slowdown as some others did, but there were some complainants who were encouraged to come down to town hall if they could to vote.

About 190 people in Renfrew took advantage of the 24-hour extension to vote, about 45 to 50 of them by paper ballot and the rest by telephone and internet.

The overall election breakdown - 60 per cent of voters using the electronic system and 40 per cent using paper - was much the same as the last two elections in Renfrew, Bulmer reported.

The Renfrew voter turnout was 48.5 per cent (2,083 voters), about five to six per cent lower than 2014 when there were four mayoralty candidates.

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Renfrew council has agreed to restrict parking and stopping on Barr Street near Queen Elizabeth Public School.

The move comes in reaction to concerns about the safety of students crossing an unsupervised crosswalk on Barr to access the school.

At a special meeting Oct. 30, council approved the development and works committee minutes that included a recommendation to amend the parking bylaw.

Parking will be illegal on the northeast side (opposite side of school) of Barr Street between Hall Avenue and Veterans Memorial Boulevard from

John Carter/Metroland Renfrew council has decided that restricting parking and stopping on Barr Street when school is in session at Queen Elizabeth will improve safety at the unsupervised crosswalk.

September to June, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stopping is prohibited on the southwest side (school side) of the street at the same times.

The committee decided not to recommend the posi-

tioning of a flashing demand light over the crosswalk as it would cost thousands of dollars.

A petition asking that a crossing guard be posted at the crosswalk has collected more than 200 signatures.

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JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com Renfrew council would look significantly different if students at Renfrew Collegiate Institute and Our Lady of Fatima had their way.

A select number of students from each school participated in the Student Vote program that saw more than 150,000 elementary and secondary school students from throughout Ontario vote for the candidates running for municipal council and school board trustee.

While the Renfrew students voted strongly for successful mayoralty candidate Don Eady 30-5 over Callum Scott, three of the five councillor candidates they elected did not do so well in the general vote.

In the student vote, Kate Windle topped the poll with 29 votes. Also elected by students would have been Sandi Heins (26), James Miller

Kate Windle (25), Adam Laviolette (20) and Andrew Evans (19). Only Heins and Evans were actually elected to council.

Lagging behind in the student vote were Mike Coulas (18), Arlene Jamieson (16), Tom Sidney (14) and Clint McWhirter (10).

Students at Opeongo High School also voted in a candidate who didn't make the cut in the general election, as Angela Field, a dairy educator in local

schools, led the poll with 20 votes. Also elected were Robert Dick (17), Robert Hall (13) and Kevin Legris (13). Police service board members Mike Quilty (12) and Jamieson Dyer (11) just missed.

The Student Vote program is a hands-on learning program that enables teachers "to bring democracy alive in the classroom" and "empowers" students to practice the habits of active and engaged citizenship. Participating schools were supplied with free learning materials and election supplies to help them engage in the campaign and organize a parallel vote.

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JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com The results of the Renfrew mayoralty race have left defeated candidate Callum Scott incredulous.

Considering the number of people who said they were voting for him, "there was absolutely no way it could have been a landslide (for incumbent Mayor Don Eady)," he said.

His suspicion about a "lack of security" regarding electronic voting has made him even more dubious about the results, which saw Eady gain 2,117 votes to his 689.

Scott, who urged his supporters to vote by paper ballot, said several of his backers share his distrust about the count and are considering creating a website in an effort to come up with a "true tally." They are "up-in-arms" about this, he said.

Scott, who has run for

mayor for four straight elections, said he had his doubts about previous results, but didn't really believe anything serious was amiss. However, it's different this time as he is certain his message was getting through and people wanted change.

"Why would anyone want their taxes to rise?

Why would anyone want the pool?" he asked.

"They keep spending money we don't have and the town will be bankrupted.

"Why would the taxpayers of Renfrew want to risk a million-dollar lawsuit when they could have had a mayor who would have sat down (with dismissed fire chief Guy Longtin) and resolved the issue?"

Perhaps they are trying to bankrupt Renfrew so the county can take over the town, he mused.

"This is the third time I've been screwed," he concluded.

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COUNTY LOBBIES FORMER TRANSPORTATION MINISTER ON HIGHWAY EXPANSION JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com Renfrew County officials are hopeful optimism that the expansion of Highway 17 into four lanes would be resuming soon will not be dashed now local MPP John Yakabuski has been switched out of the minister of transportation job after four months.

A county delegation met with Yakabuski on Oct. 12 to discuss the expansion of the highway west of Scheel Drive. Renfrew reeve Peter Emon said Yakabuski was optimistic that after a ministry review of projects he would be able to disclose a date when the next stage will begin, either when tenders would be announced or awarded.

However, in a cabinet shuffle Nov. 5, Yakabuski switched portfolios with Elgin-Middlesex-London MPP Jeff Yurek. Yakabuski is now minister of natural resources and forestry and Yurek takes over as minister of transportation.

The move has also stalled efforts to pick a date (Nov. 30 was the original suggestion) for the official opening of Renfrew's downtown reconstruction project.

Also in the county delegation meeting with Yakabuski were warden Jennifer Murphy, chief administrative officer Paul Moreau, and director of public works and engineering Steven Boland.

The four county officials stressed the importance of the highway extension in providing safe travel to residents and visitors, as well as its role as a key transportation link to large employers in the county. It was a chance to ensure the project stays on the "front burner," said Emon.

"This was a productive meeting, and Minister Ya-

John Carter/Metroland Renfrew members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers picket in front of the post office as Renfrew and Arnprior joined the series of rotating strikes Oct. 31 as CUPW attempts to force Canada Post back to the bargaining table.

CUPW WALK-OUTS, SPREAD TO RENFREW, ARNPRIOR, WORKERS TO REFUSE OVERTIME JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com

Derek Dunn/Metroland Renfrew County officials will continue to lobby Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski on the need to continue four-laning Hwy. 17 even though he is now no longer Minister of Transportation. However, he remains in Cabinet in the important Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry role. kabuski acknowledged the county's significant contributions to discussions with regards to expansion of the highway, and he thanked the delegation for their continuing dialogue with both the Province of Ontario and community stakeholders," said Murphy.

"We have had several meetings in recent years with both provincial and federal government officials, and we are pleased to have been able to meet with the minister today; we look forward to ongoing discussions regarding the next phases of the highway expansion project."

Yakabuski committed to continuing dialogue with the county by keeping

it informed of the status of the project as it moves forward.

The cabinet shuffle was precipitated by the resignation of Jim Wilson as minister of economic development, job creation and trade, reportedly due to sexual misconduct allegations. He was replaced

by Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith.

Other changes see Dufferin-Caledon MPP Sylvia Jones become minister of community safety and correctional services, Vaughan-Woodbridge MPP Michael Tibollo appointed minister of tourism, culture and sport, and Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Bill Walker named minister of government and consumer services.

For Renfrew and Arnprior members of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, the Halloween costume of choice included a picket sign.

CUPW's series of rotating strikes included 13 new communities Oct. 31, among them Ottawa, Renfrew and Arnprior as the Union attempts to force Canada Post to sweeten its contract offer (talks resumed Oct. 24 with the help of a special mediator). Despite almost a year of negotiations, the two sides are still without agreements for Canada Post's urban postal operations and rural and suburban mail carriers bargaining unit.

In the second week of rotating work disruptions, members walked off the job at 6 a.m. in several towns in Ontario, B.C., PEI and Quebec, but are back to work in Toronto and Montreal. Rotating strikes continued for a second day Wednesday in seven Ontario communities, including Petawawa, Deep River and Smiths Falls.

Picketing Renfrew members, who expect to be out one day, included inside staff, letter carriers, drivers

and rural route employees.

They indicated job security and enforced overtime were among the most important issue that needed to be resolved in a new contract.

They also noted they hadn't received a pay raise in at least two years that comes even close to the costof-living increase.

The walk-outs mean mail and parcels are not being delivered or picked up in impacted areas. Canada Post says it is attempting to minimize the inconvenience on customers, restoring service and addressing any mail and parcel backlogs as soon as possible after workers return.

However, with a backlog of more than 150 trailers of mail in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal and more arriving every day, Canadians can expect to see delays of several days in receiving online purchases, including marijuana, cautioned Canada Post.

"We thank our customers for their continued patience," said the corporation in a news release, stressing it continues to accept and deliver mail and parcels in all locations not affected by walk-outs.

The corporation claims it has made "significant of-

fers" to CUPW that include increased wages, job security and improved benefits without "asking for any concessions in return."

"Canada Post may call their offers 'significant', but they don't address a single one of our major issues," said CUPW national president Mike Palecek in a news release.

"Management refuses to address the urgent health and safety issues that have left postal workers the most injured group of workers in the federal sector. And the wage increases Canada Post so proudly talks about are well-below the expected inflation rate.

"These offers are far from significant to us. We will stay on the picket line as well as the bargaining table until we reach fair agreements for all our workers."

In response to concerns expressed by Renfrew employees and others, CUPW is calling for a national overtime ban effective Nov. 1 for both of its major bargaining units. Postal workers, no matter what their job at Canada Post, will not work more than an eight-hour day and not more than a 40See - page 15

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'GROSSLY UNDERVALUED': COMMUNITY LIVING WORKERS BACK STRIKE VOTE Community Living employees in Renfrew and Arnprior have expressed their displeasure at being "grossly undervalued" by the government by giving their bargaining team a "strong strike mandate."

The 87 full- and parttime developmental services workers, members of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 472, have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a strike if need be.

While bargaining has been going on for only nine days, the employer has not offered any wage increase, said OPSEU staff representative Nelson Ross Laguna. Yet other Community Living workers across the province have ratified agreements giving them wage and benefit increases, he said.

The union has filed for

conciliation, armed with the strike vote in its "fight for a decent wage offer."

The contract offered by the employer, Community Living Renfrew County South, would drop the Arnprior and Renfrew workers even further behind the rest of the province, Laguna said. "They are being horribly paid and undervalued by the ministry."

"They do valuable work," he added. "It's a tough job."

OPSEU Local 472 president Shannon Waddell says the employer is ignoring a historic wrong. "For years, our members' pay was frozen, causing them to fall behind developmental services workers in other parts of Ontario. That can't continue. It's just not right."

OPSEU president War-

ren 'Smokey' Thomas said the strike vote sends a clear message to their employer.

"Our members haven't been given an exemption from inflation, the cost of living hasn't stood still for them," he said.

"If this employer or anyone else thinks that they have a free ticket to shortchange our members because Doug Ford is talking about cutting deficits they have another thing coming."

OPSEU Local 472 represents workers who provide residential services, community support and respite to people with developmental disabilities.

The collective agreement for the 87 full- and part-time workers in Arnprior-Renfrew expired March 31. It was the workers first contract, so this is their first renewal.

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November 2018 It’s been some time since I’ve written a column for you, the good people of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke. In fact, this is my first column since the election of June 7. And I apologize for taking so long.

Let me start by thanking you for once again supporting my candidacy for re-election in such a tremendous fashion.

It was humbling and exhilarating at the same time.

To be given the mandate to represent you once again for the fifth time is a responsibility I accept with the deepest gratitude.

I was honoured in another way when Premier Doug Ford offered me the transportation portfolio in his new cabinet.

After having spent 15 years in opposition, to finally go into government and also become a member of the executive council is something I’m still getting used to. Taking on the additional responsibility of a cabinet post has certainly increased my workload but I must say it is an increase that I am more than happy to bear.

As with any new job, it’s overwhelming at first but through time the new demands on your time become normalized.

One of the things I do find challenging when it comes to the issue of time is that I’m getting to spend less of it at home in the riding. I am grateful to the tremendous staff I have in the constituency office where it’s left to them to manage the issues on a daily basis.

Since being elected we have been a very active government.

One of our first items of business was to end the strike at York University so that students could get back to class.

We cancelled 758 contracts for renewable energy that the province didn’t need, saving the taxpayers $790-million.

We passed legislation cancelling the punitive, ineffective cap-and-trade legislation that took money out of the people’s pockets but did nothing to reduce CO2 emissions.

We’ve introduced legislation called the Making Ontario Open for Business Act that will, if passed, allow the job creators in our province to do what they do best by reducing the red tape and regulatory burden that stifles economic activity. By reversing legislation that was punitive on business and costing workers their jobs, we’ve sent a clear signal that Ontario is open for business once again.

There’s a lot of work to be done and it won’t be easy, but your new government is up to the task.

As a son of a Second World War veteran, let me also talk about something that has always been important to me.

On November 11, we will take time to commemorate Remembrance Day in a very special way. It will be 100 years since the armistice was signed, putting an end to the First World War. At the time, it was called ‘The Great War,’ and by others the ‘war to end all wars.’ We know now a century later that peace still eludes us. But we also recognize that the price of peace is eternal vigilance.

While the debt owed to our bravest and best is one that we can never repay, to the 117,000 Canadians who paid the ultimate sacrifice our undying gratitude is the least we can extend. And to all those who returned, many of them who have left us, but also those with us today – we should never miss an opportunity to thank them for their service to our country and their willingness to put themselves in harm’s way, to defend the democracy and freedoms that we enjoy today. It is easy to take them for granted but that is something we shouldn’t do.

I hope that each and every one of us can take the time to attend a Remembrance Day service in our communities.

And if that’s not possible, have that moment of silence letting them all know, past and present, that they are not forgotten.

Find your moment of silence at a Remembrance Day ceremony in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke. Learn more at ontario.ca/RemembranceDay

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hour week, the union announced.

Among the postal workers refusing overtime are letter carriers, "who have experienced so much forced overtime that some of them are not used to seeing their families before dark," said CUPW. "We've had it. Overburdening, overtime and overwork are all major issues in this round of bargaining.

Until Canada Post negotiators' address it, we can solve it for ourselves in the meantime." said Palecek.

"This is a health and safety issue rooted in poor staffing. We refuse to be injured any longer by a management team that cares more about the bottom line than skyrocketing injury rates."

One of the expired collective agreements enabled Canada Post to give mandatory overtime to some postal workers, including letter carriers. "Canada Post management has been driving up risks to workers' physical and mental health by abusing that option," claims the union.

"With the contract no longer in effect, postal workers have the right to refuse the overtime while demanding proper staffing and overtime procedures."

The union says rates of disabling injuries have been climbing, and postal workers are now the most injured group of workers in the federal sector, five times the average rate of the rest of federal sector, and more than double that of longshore workers, the next most frequently injured.

"As our routes get longer and longer, our bodies are breaking down." Palacek said.

Canada Post said it has found "common ground" with the union on some issues and is "committed to work together" to address employees' workload concerns caused by parcel growth and additional financial services. The corporation says it is also "going beyond pay equity" for rural and suburban employees by extending job security and moving to one uniform for all delivery employees.

It advises customers to go to canadapost.ca/update for the latest developments in the dispute.

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After 26 years of dedicated service with the Calabogie Lions Club, John Buscomb of Calabogie got to see just how much of a difference he has made in his community and the lives of the people within it.

The Helen Keller Fellowship Award was presented to Buscomb by Lions District 4A Governor David Howard on Oct. 2 during a Lions Club Thanksgiving dinner at the Calabogie community centre. The award was designed by The Lions Homes for Deaf People and is presented to outstanding Lions members who have contributed greatly to society.

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"It (award) took me completely by surprise," Buscomb said. "I had no idea that I had even been nominated." He is the second winner of the award in the club's history.

"It was never about receiving any recognition. I do what I do for the sheer

satisfaction of knowing that I am making a difference," Buscomb continued.

"Whenever I was asked to be there, I always was. I never refused to do my part and help."

Buscomb has been a part of every single committee during his years with the club and has contributed to numerous projects in Calabogie and surrounding area, from the

restoration of Barnet Park to the Santa Claus parade.

"I am very proud of everything he has accomplished and hopefully his story will inspire others to take part and make a difference as well," said his wife Marie. "He deserves it (award)."

Buscomb has no intention of leaving the club any time soon, planning to be involved for years to come.

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This year marks the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. Horton Township held a service Sunday, as well.

This week, ceremonies will be held at a number of long-term care homes, including Quail Creek, Bonnechere Manor, Groves Park Lodge and at Renfrew Victoria Hospital.

Services will be held Sunday, Nov. 11 at the cenotaph in Low Square in Renfrew at 11 a.m. and in Portage du Fort at 2 p.m.

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No longer viewed as just a colony of England, Canada had truly achieved nation status. This nationhood was purchased by the gallant men who stood fast at Ypres, stormed Regina Trench, climbed the heights of Vimy Ridge, captured Passchendaele, and entered Mons on November 11, 1918.

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Since the start of the new term, activities at St. Joseph's High School have been in full swing.

This year St. Joe's celebrates its 90-year anniversary since we first opened the doors in 1928. In celebration of this, every month this year SJHS will be hosting an event to acknowledge our 90 years of Catholic education and success.

This past July, we held an alumni coffee house showcasing the talent of our previous graduates.

Performers included Sonya Bergin, Ashley Hume, Kelly Slight, Jennifer Slight, Sydney Lafont, Jamie Cybulskie, Molly Helferty, Quinn Solar, and many more. It was a huge success that was enjoyed by many.

In August, we hosted our fifth annual golf tournament at the Renfrew Golf Course. This event was attended by staff, current and former students, and supporters from the community.

The proceeds from the

RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD MEETING RECAP SUSAN HUMPHRIES New RCDSB Motto At a recent board meeting, there was unanimous agreement to accept one of the three mottos put forward by a committee of staff and trustees. You will begin to see the following on signs, letterhead and other material from our board: "Inspire.

Empower. Achieve." This motto embodies the sequence of meeting our mission to care for our students.

We "inspire" and motivate them to explore their biggest ideas, we "empower" them by providing the tools they need to grow and learn, and we celebrate with them as they "achieve" their goals. A huge thank you to the committee for your great work!

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event will go toward supporting our athletic programs. St. Joe's very own staff members, Tim O'Connor, Mike McMahon, Jeff Halk and Dan St.Michael took home the win. Thank you to all of our sponsors and supporters for making our golf tournament possible.

During our third week of school, we held our September 90th-year activity. This event was our fall Spirit Day followed by our dance on Friday evening. Spirit Day had been meticulously planned by student council for weeks and included morning grade battles, a walk to support Hospice Renfrew, celebratory cakes for the 90th birthday, "Minute to Win it" games, our giant handshake, inflatables, snow cones, cotton candy, and lots of school spirit!

A big thank-you goes out to Mr. Jones and the Jag Media team for the coverage of this event. To see pictures and videos make sure to check out our social media pages.

This school year is the second year of our two-year

campaign for Hospice Renfrew. St. Joe's will continue to support Hospice Renfrew in our events and fundraisers.

As for after-school activities, St. Joe's has created two new groups in our school including a fitness group and improv club.

SJHS' usual clubs and sport teams are well into gear.

These include junior and senior girls' basketball, junior and senior boys' volleyball, Grade 8 flag football, golf, tennis, student council, art club, jazz band, choir, Reach For the Top, and more!

Here at St. Joe's, we have something for everyone.

Congratulations to the girls' golf team who took home the win at the Renfrew County championship and moved on to compete at EOSSAA on Sept. 27.

The staff and students at SJHS are looking forward to a great year!

form Consultation - Online Survey Open The Ministry of Education is conducting a public consultation on education in Ontario by means of an online survey and a series of telephone town hall sessions. The online survey is now available, and I encourage everyone to take part.

The survey includes approximately 40 questions that are broken down into general respondent information followed by specific questions about STEM, job skills, testing, financial literacy, cellphones, health and physical education, and the proposed parents' bill of rights.

The telephone town hall sessions will take place in regions across the province.

Three dates are scheduled for eastern Ontario: Oct. 30, Nov. 16 and Nov. 22. Afternoon and evening sessions are available.

Further information about both the online survey and the telephone sessions can be found at https://www.ontario.ca/ page/for-the-parents.

Educators from France Visit to Discuss Possible Exchange Program The exploration of a potential exchange program at Renfrew Collegiate Institute is one of the initiatives related to international education currently in progress and in accordance with the RCDSB multi-year strategic plan that was approved last year. Recently a delegation of two senior educators from L'AcadĂŠmie Clermont-Ferrand in South-Central France visited the Renfrew County District School Board to continue exploring the possibility of a partnership for an exchange program involving both students and staff between the two jurisdictions. During their visit, the French educators met with senior staff, teachers, students and trustees during tours of Renfrew Collegiate Institute and Opeongo High School. Stay tuned for further information.

Public relations representative Emily Saumure is a student at St. Joseph's High School.

Susan Humphries is a trustee for Renfrew, Horton and Greater Madawaska.

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RCI'S TOP ACADEMIC STUDENTS HONOURED JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com Renfrew Collegiate Institute has celebrated the 2017-18 academic achievements of 120 honours students in grades 7 to 11.

About 200 students, teachers and parents jammed the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre hall Oct. 16 for the school's annual Honours Students Luncheon.

The MC was RCI student success teacher Megan Lester, local trustee Susan Humphries brought greetings from the Renfrew County public school board, and RCI vice-principals Gayle Corbin and Samantha Noack praised the students' accomplishments.

After the presentation of honours medallions, Renfrew County public school district director of education Pino Buffone and superintendent of education Gayle Bishop

gave out Renfrew County medallions.

Renfrew Lion Don Goulet presented Arthur H. Cuff Memorial Awards and $100 each to Lauren Cormier (Grade 9) and Leif Buxton (Grade 10).

Grade 11 student Tiffany Wright received the University Women's Club Award from Humphries.

Leslie thanked parents for supporting the students and presented Bishop, who is retiring at year's end, with flowers.

Student Olivia Smart led the in the singing of O Canada.

John Carter/Metroland Above: RCI students receiving Renfrew County Medallions for academic achievement, in front from left, are Keyanna Fielding, Serena Hickey, Lauren Cormier, Ariana Ferko, Rajyeshwari Bhattacharya, Alena Kutsera, Carson Moran, Leif Buxton, and Graham Curry; second row Kaitlyn Warner, Tiffany Wright, Katie Brydges, Grace Kargus, Kylar Hartwick, Fiona Fournier, Cassidy Friske, Malorey Lambert, Emily Ebert, and Luke Hansen; and at back Morgan Virgin, Connor Leach, Alexa Narezny, Hannah Hubert, Josie Doering, Maggie Scott, Mackenzie Nolan,, Lexi Cameron, Matthea Schaap, Savanna Pinsent, Laura Stephens, and Olivia Smart. Missing from the photo are Kenya Stevenson, Matthea Clements, Kiara Cuff, Abby Greig, Cameron Hunter, Laura Stephens, Makenna Moran and Raya Ryan.

Top right: Renfrew County public school board Renfrew-Horton-Greater Madawaska trustee Susan Humphries presents the University Women's Club award to RCI student Tiffany Wright.

Bottom right: Renfrew Lion Don Goulet presents Arthur H. Cuff Memorial awards to RCI students Leif Buxton and Lauren Cormier.

McNab/Braeside Township Times Upcoming Meetings

Sign & Sip – December 6, 2018

November 13 – Public Meeting Under the Planning Act (Blue Skies Recovery) – 6:00 p.m.

November 13 – Planning Advisory Committee – 7:00 p.m.

November 20 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

December 3 – Inaugural Meeting – 6:00 p.m.

December 4 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

We have a “Sign & Sip” scheduled at the John A. Gillies Rec Centre in Braeside on December 6th.

See our Facebook page for sign up details.

Township Office Closed – Remembrance Day

The Waste Site Attendant / Equipment Operator will be required to operate heavy equipment to spread and compact waste and cover material as well as operate the weight scale and collect tipping fees for waste brought to the site. Please visit our website for full job details and information on how to apply.

Please be advised that the Township Office will be closed on Monday, November 12th, 2018.

Name the Central Recreation Centre & Rowing Club Boat House

We need your opinion with regards to naming the new Central Recreation Centre (Formally the “Perneel Building”) and the Burnstown Rowing Club Boat House. Please complete this (very short) survey and let us know what you think! Go to www.surveymonkey.com/r/ Perneelandboathouse, visit our website or Facebook page for the direct link or come to the office and complete a paper copy. Survey closes November 14, 2018.

Winter Parking & Snow Removal – Effective November 15, 2018

Waste Site Attendant/Equipment Operator – Part-Time Position (20 hours/week)

SURPLUS VEHICLES/EQUIPMENT FOR SALE The Township of McNab/Braeside has declared the following vehicles/equipment surplus: 1. 2004 Sterling Tandem Plow Truck 2. 2001 CASE 621C Front End Loader Individuals interested in acquiring the vehicles/equipment may do so by submitting a sealed offer on forms provided by the Township of McNab/Braeside. Sealed bids will be received by the undersigned until 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday November 20, 2018.

Ms. Lindsey Lee, CAO/Clerk, Township of McNab/Braeside 2508 Russett Drive, Arnprior, Ontario K7S 3G8 The Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids. All Vehicles/Equipment to be sold AS IS, WHERE IS. Items can be viewed as of November 13th, 2018. Contact 613-623-5756.

2508 Russett Drive, RR 2 • Arnprior, Ontario • K7S 3G8 Phone: 613.623.5756 • Fax: 613.623.9138 • Toll Free: 1.800.957.4621 Website: www.mcnabbraeside.com • Email: info@mcnabbraeside.com

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In accordance with municipal By-Law # 2014-37: Any vehicle parked on any street or road allowance within the Township of McNab/Braeside so as to prohibit or interfere with snow plowing operations will be towed away at owner’s risk and expense. No person shall push, blow or place snow on or across any Township street or road allowance. The Township of McNab/ Braeside will not be responsible for damages to mail boxes, newspaper containers or other appurtenances that are privately owned and erected on Township right-of-ways that may be damaged through winter snow plowing operations. If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department 613-623-5756 ext. 227 or 1-800-957-4621 ext. 227

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RISING FROM THE ASHES: RENFREW UNITED CHURCH SECOND WORLD WAR HONOUR ROLL RESURRECTED

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Cobden Main St. and Crawford St.: Depart 8:40am Arnprior Mall: Depart 9:20am Renfrew Info Booth Across from Walmart: Depart 9:00am John Carter/Metroland Second World War veteran and former Renfrew Legion president Lawrence Guest will be the special guest Nov. 11 at the Trinity-St. Andrew's United Church Rembrance Day service when the honour roll of 206 congregation members who served in the Second World War is unveiled for a second time. The original memorial board, which includes Guest and two of his brothers, was lost when the church burned in 1986. note that the large number on the honour roll shows how far-reaching the church's congregation was back then and how many soldiers from the Renfrew area signed up for the war effort.

As well as male soldiers, there are the names of several women who contributed to the war effort on the list.

In 2016, Rev. Wardell wrote in the lead-up to the Remembrance service that having 121 members of the congregation serving in the First World War was a "staggering number" for a small town and undoubtedly everyone in Renfrew was "deeply affected by that war."

With the Second World War memorial board restored listing 206 names, those words will take on added meaning this Remembrance Day.

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Allan Guest is buried at the Groesbeek Canadian War Cemetery in the Netherlands.

Pte. Millar, 19, who parachuted into France on DDay, was captured and executed by SS troops in the infamous Ardenne Abbey massacre. Flying officer Jobson, 25, was killed in a flying accident in 1944 when his aircraft crashed in bad weather while landing at a British airbase.

Pte. Stewart, 35, was among the 907 Canadians killed in the Dieppe Raid in 1942. Trooper Warren, 23, died in an accidental fall in Italy in 1943 shortly after taking part in the Battle of Ortona.

Sgt. Wade, 33, the son of a Renfrew mayor (Dr. Alfred Wade), enlisted even though he had moved to the U.S. His aircraft crashed into the Mediterranean Sea in 1944.

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An honour roll of members of the Trinity-St. Andrew's United Church congregation who served in the Second World War has risen from the ashes.

The list of 206 names was thought to be the lost forever in the 1986 fire, and will be unveiled at the Renfrew church's Remembrance Day service Nov. 11. To make the occasion even more special, one of the few surviving members will be present to mark the occasion.

Lawrence "Lorne" Guest is one of three brothers, one who was killed in action, on the honour roll. The 93year-old veteran and former Renfrew Legion president has agreed to attend Sunday's 10 a.m. Remembrance Day service at the church.

The honour roll features the names of six Renfrew area soldiers, including Wilbert Allan Guest, killed in the Second World War. The Memorial Board and a tablet honouring the six dead soldiers was unveiled in a Corner of Remembrance with great fanfare in April 1949 by Canada's GovernorGeneral, Lord Alexander of Tunis.

While a list of the 115 men and six nursing sisters from the church who served in the First World War (20 were killed) was recreated, the names on the Word War Two honour roll were thought to have been lost in the fire.

However, Valerie Stewart (there are five Stewarts on the roll) tipped off fellow congregation member Peter Raaphorst and historian/researcher Kurt Johnson of Burnstown that the 206 names had been listed in an Ottawa Journal newspaper story about the 1949 dedication. "It was so exciting to find it existed," said Johnson, who is well-known for his work finding photographs of and biographical information about local soldiers buried in the Holten Canadian War Cemetery in Holland for the A Face for Every Name project.

The pair approached Trinity-St. Andrew's minister Rev. Russell Wardell about restoring the memorial board and he enthusiastically agreed.

Not only have Raaphorst and Johnson created a poster reproducing a list of all 206 names, Johnson has found photographs of the six men on the list killed during the war. A RCI honour roll project, led by Mike Wright and Adam Noack in 2015, researching graduates from the school killed during the world wars was a "terrific help," Johnson said.

Along with Allan Guest, the Renfrew soldiers who died in Europe were Stewart W. Jobson, George Edward Millar, H. Russell Stewart, Alfred D. Wade and Ward Warren.

Pte. Allan Guest, 24, was a gunner in a Sherman tank regiment advancing into Germany when he was killed by artillery fire on March 27, 1945. Lawrence, a tank driver-mechanic, had been "shooting the breeze" with his older brother earlier that evening.

He was given the bad news by another Valley soldier, Bernie McQuatt of Arnprior. Stationed only about 100 feet away, he arrived to place a blanket on his dead brother's body.

Lawrence, who had just turned 20, said that if his six-foot-six big brother nicknamed "Moose" had gone into his tank he would have been safe. Ironically, Allan, worried about his younger brother's safety, frequently threatened to "kick his arse back home."

Since returning to Renfrew in 1946, Lawrence has made three pilgrimages to Holland, placing a wreath on his brother's grave in 1990.

Allan Guest's death was front page news in the Renfrew Mercury, as was Lawrence's enlistment in the Canadian Army as an 18year-old in 1943.

The poignant story of the Guest brothers has special meaning for Raaphorst, as he was born only 50 to 60 kilometres away from where

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8

Al-Anon WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: MacKay Manor, 196 Argyle St S, Renfrew CONTACT: 1-888-425-2666 Is someone's alcoholic drinking affecting your life?

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Soup Luncheon, Bake Sale and Bazaar WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 1:30 p.m WHERE: Trinity United Church, 1982 Forester's Falls Rd., WhitewaterRegion CONTACT: M. Horner, 613 646 2532, mhorner47@bell.net COST: $8 Soup Luncheon, Bake Sale & Bazaar.

Everyone welcome St. Francis Xavier Parish Tea and Talent Sale WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: St. Francis Xavier Church, Plaunt Street, Renfrew CONTACT: Rita Mears, steve.mears@sympatico.ca St. Francis Xavier Parish Tea and Talent Sale from 12 - 3 p.m. at St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall331 Plaunt St., Renfrew. Shop from a great selection of homemade baked goods,preserves, crafts, books, collectables & jewellery. Tea Room $5.

Trevor Baker - Christian Songwriter in Concert WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE:

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Renfrew Recreation Centre, 67 Argyle St. South, Renfrew CONTACT: Trevor Baker, (306) 631-3337, trevor@trevorbaker.ca, http://www.trevorbaker.ca Gospel Country music. A message of hope in song during uncertain times.

Renfrew County Fiddlers Dance WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 11:30 p.m WHERE: Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre, 1 Ma-Te-Way Park Drive, Renfrew CONTACT: 613432-5200 COST: $6, members $4, 18 and under freeMonthly dance featuring fiddle and country dance music. Feature guest fiddler Terri-Lynn Mahusky.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Remembrance Day 2018 in Renfrew WHEN: 11:00 a.m WHERE: Low Square, 127 Raglan St. S., Renfrew CONTACT: Renfrew Legion, 613) 432-6450, http:// www.renfrewlegionbr148.ca Participate and pay tribute to the 116,000 Canadians who gave their lives in war to defend Canada.

Free public skating WHEN: 3:00 p.m - 4:15 p.m WHERE: Eganville Arena, 178 Jane St,, Bonnechere Valley CONTACT: (613) 628-2613, http:// www.bonnecherevalleytwp.com/events/ public-skating-770.html Free public skating thanks to Eagle Tax Services.

Heritage Arts & Crafts Ladies Group WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Horton Community Centre, 1005 Castleford Rd, Renfrew CONTACT: Valerie Miller, 613-432-8390, http://www.hortontownship.ca/recreation/events-festivals/heritage-arts-crafts-ladies-group-5733.html You can bring your own crafts to work on or learn a new hobby such as Horton's known quilting projects, crocheting, and knitting.Come for a visit with old friends and neighbours and join us for coffee or come and meet new friends and neighbours!

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Diabetes Awareness Month WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: November is Diabetes Month, 226 Raglan Street South, Renfrew CONTACT: Jacques Payette, 613-432-4470, payettejacques@gmail.com November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Renfrew Lions Club will have an information table Nov. 6 at Aikenhead's and at Rexall Nov. 13, 20 and 27.

Champlain Seniors +55 WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: RCAF 433 Wing, 164 Argyle St. S., Renfrew CONTACT: Margaret Crozier, 613-4324828 COST: Membership $5/year.

Floor shuffleboard and euchre at the Wing every Tuesday. Potluck the first Tuesday of each month. New members welcome, no experience necessary.

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Community Soup Kitchen WHEN: 11:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m WHERE: Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church, 100 Lisgar Ave. W., Renfrew CONTACT: 613-432-8525, fatimarenfrew@gmail.com Enjoy a free lunch offered by Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church (with lunch prepared by students of St Joseph's High School). Elevator access at Bonnechere St. or enter at doors on Lisgar Ave. Newcomers' Night WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Renfrew Legion Branch 148, 30 Raglan St S, Renfrew CONTACT: Gail Laird, 613-432-7015, info@renfrewareachamber.ca All residents who are new or returning to the Renfrew area are encouraged to come out and see all that Renfrew has to offer.

St. Joseph's High School Coffee House WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: St. Joseph's High School, 835 First Street, Renfrew CONTACT: David Rowat, drowat@rccdsb.edu.on.ca COST: $5 Admission Come to our annual Autumn Coffee House at St. Joseph's High School in Renfrew.

Two hours of great entertainment and a bottomless cup of tea or coffee. Doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 7 p.m.

Horton Euchre WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Horton Community Centre, 1005 Castleford Rd, Renfrew CONTACT: Shane Lambert, 613-433-3303, recreation@hortontownship.ca, http://www.hortontownship.ca/recreation/ events-festivals/euchre-7622.html COST: $4 per person Every second Thursday, starting Sept. 20 (except December 27), includes prizes and light lunch.Potluck supper December 13th and May 30th.For full schedule go to www.hortontownship.ca.

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'REMEMBERING OUR HERO': VIMY OAK HONOURS TEENAGE RENFREW SOLDIER JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com In time for Remembrance Day, a Vimy oak has been planted near the Renfrew cenotaph in Low Square to honour the memory of a 17-year-old soldier from Renfrew who died in France fighting for freedom more than 100 years ago.

Pte. Thomas Samuel Walker was one of 66 local soldiers who lost their lives in the First World War. Several ancestors from Walker's family, led by his grandniece Carol Godard, attended the tree-planting arranged by the Town of Renfrew. In all, eight members from three generations of the Godard and Epps families - including Jason Godard, a medic in the Canadian military came to Renfrew from Rockland, Ottawa and Gatineau for the occasion.

A contingent from the Renfrew Legion, including a colour party, also participated in the solemn ceremony led by Padre

Bruce Ferguson. The tree will "bear witness" to the contribution of Walker and his comrades who marched up Vimy Ridge and came down victorious, said Ferguson.

It is a "our privilege" to take part in the ceremony, he added.

Legion president Randy Dowell thanked the family for all the time spent on the project. The oak will grow and be seen by many from Renfrew and beyond, playing an important role in ensuring the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers in the First World War are never forgotten, he said.

"It's an honour to have this tree planted here," said Renfrew Mayor Don Eady. The tree will last at least 100 years, reminding people of "where we come from," which, in turn, helps determine our future, he said.

"It must be an emotional day for you," he told the family.

"For our family, it is an opportunity to continue to honour and remember

John Carter/Metroland Clustered around the Vimy oak planted in Low Square in memory of Private Thomas Samuel Walker just west of the Renfrew cenotaph are Carol Godard (front) and behind, from left, Brian Lockhart and Ron Kilby of the Renfrew Legion, Renfrew Mayor Don Eady, Lucy Aubin, Donald Godard, Thomas Epps, Fred Epps, Betsy Epps, Sheila Riopelle, Gayle Godard, Jason Godard, Renfrew Recreation's Kevin Hill, Legion Padre Rev. Bruce Ferguson, Renfrew clerk Kim Bulmer, and Renfrew Legion president Randy Dowell. our hero, our soldier, our great grand-uncle, and the thousands of Canadians who lost their lives fighting for our country in the cause of peace and freedom," said Godard.

She thanked the town and Legion for allowing them to honour "a 17-year-

old soldier from Renfrew," saying it means a great deal for the family.

Walker, whose name is among those etched on the back of the cenotaph, was a Renfrew resident and Renfrew Collegiate student when, at the age of 16, he joined the 130th Battal-

ion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. As a member of the 4th Canadian Division's 75th Infantry Battalion, he was engaged in the struggle to take Hill 145 at Vimy Ridge.

He was killed in action on April 9, 1917, at the age

RENFREW LEGION BACKS MARCH FOR HOMELESS VETERANS

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JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com Renfrew Legion patio patrons enjoying some late Friday afternoon socializing rose to give six marchers a standing ovation as they marched wearily down main street.

The object of their affection were six Ruck 2 Remember marchers on a four-day marathon from Petawawa to Kanata in support of homeless veterans.

The civilian marchers, led by Lino Di Julio and carrying 60 pound ruck sacks, were escorted into town by a Renfrew fire truck. They were officially greeted by Renfrew Legion president Randy Dowell and second vice-president Bill McLeod.

Di Julio, Sebastien Chartrand, Nathan Desborough, Noel Gracie, Eric Villeneuve and Dave Merriott bunked the night at

John Carter/Metroland The weary Ruck 2 Remember marchers take a breather after their arrival at the Renfrew Legion.

From left are Lino Di Julio, Sebastien Chartrand, Nathan Desborough, Noel Gracie, Eric Villeneuve and Dave Merriott. the legion before heading off the next morning to Arnprior.

McLeod marched with them out of town.

The six marchers, who are from Orleans, Gatineau, Montreal, Hamilton, Cambridge and Kitchener, received a $500 donation from the Renfrew Legion as well as an impromptu $191.41 contribution collected by BEI employees work-

ing on the main street when they heard about the march.

The money goes to Operation Leave the Street Behind, a charity run by the legion to transition military veterans and first responders experiencing homelessness off the streets.

The marchers were invited to share in a memorial dinner being held in the

legion hall that evening for well-known legion volunteer, Joanne Ciphery, who was recently killed in a motorcycle crash.

Di Julio said the group has been holding the Road to Recover Ruck 2 Remember marches for five years around the province. The support from the legions and public in the Upper Ottawa Valley has been so strong, the last two have

been in this area.

The latest ran from Sept. 13 to 16 with stops at the Cobden, Renfrew, Arnprior and Kanata legions.

The ruck march covers two kilometres for every first responder or veteran who died the year before. With 80 deaths in 2017, Team Ruck 2 Remember scheduled a 160-km route.

"It's been going pretty well," Di Julio said as he and his team rested in the back of the Renfrew Legion. "People on the road have been great."

He said the march is just as much about spreading awareness about the plight of veterans as it is about raising money. While not soldiers, the six team members have a common goal "we want to give back to the community."

Di Julio explained that his own plans to join the military were thwarted by epilepsy, but he had friends

of 17. Pierre Berton's book Vimy, relates that Walker was quietly reading his mail in a shell hole when a bullet from Hill 145 struck him in the neck, killing him instantly. He was buried on the battlefield by two fellow soldiers who risked their lives to do so.

The commemorative Vimy oak is a descendent from trees growing on the Vimy battlefield 100 years ago. Acorns from the trees, which were obliterated in the battle, were brought to Canada and planted on an Ontario farm by soldier Leslie Miller.

The Vimy Foundation has taken cuttings from the oaks and is growing saplings as part of a Canada Oak tree legacy project that is seeing memorial trees planted all across the country.

The Godard-Epps family sponsored the project in Renfrew by paying for the tree and its delivery from a nursery, in return for the town looking after its planting and ongoing care. in the U.S. military involved in charity runs. He had a "brainchild" to form an organization that would hold a fundraiser for homeless veterans based on a ruck march. Ruck 2 Remember was formed with the first Road to Recovery march held in the Hamilton area five years ago.

"The legion found out what we were doing and really stepped up," he said.

"So we decided to make it an annual thing."

After raising $25,000 last year for Operation Leave the Street Behind, the goal was increased to $30,000 for this year's event.

The program, started in 2010, has spent more than $1.5 million to assist 644 homeless or near homeless veterans in 136 communities across the province.

About 100 veterans in Ottawa and area have been helped.

Donations are still being accepted to this year's Road to Recovery march at www.crowdrise.com/ RoadtoRecovery5.

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Smith, Lois Irene (Brown)

Peacefully at Groves Park Lodge on Wednesday, October 31st, 2018 at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late John “Wes” Smith. Loving mother of Susan (Michael Siroski), John (special friend Ryan) & Harry (Trish). Dear Grandma to Colinda (Bruce), Shohanah, Marie (Brandon), Angel, Amy & Nathaniel. Proud great-grandma to Jayden, Carlie, Harmony, Rylan, Max, Emerald & Lachlan. Survived by her sister-in-law Cathy Brown. Predeceased by her parents Clifford & Iva Brown as well as her brother Graham. Lois will be dearly missed by many nieces and nephews. Visitation was held at Zohr Family Funeral Home, Renfrew, on November 4th, 2018. Funeral service took place at Haley United Church, with interment at Haley United Cemetery.

Those desiring may make donations to the Haley United Church (Admaston Pastoral Charge) in memory of Lois on-line at www.zohrfuneralhome.com

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FITZPATRICK, Taylor

(Former Mayor of Arnprior) At the Queensway-Carleton Hospital in Ottawa with loved ones by his side on Tuesday afternoon, October 30, 2018; Gerald Taylor Fitzpatrick of Arnprior passed away at the age of 90. Beloved husband of the late Gisela (nee Grosse). Former husband of Audrey (nee Cuff). Dearly loved and respected “Dad” of Michael (Mary) of Toronto; Brian (Lynn) of Halifax and Leigh (Peter Evans) of Austin, Texas. Cherished and proud grandfather of Sean (Amy Holwell) and Chris Fitzpatrick, Curtis (Jamie) and Erin Evans. Predeceased by a grandson, Taylor Evans (2000). Dear brother of Carol Orr (late Bill) of Stittsville.

Predeceased by his parents, Gerald and May (nee Parks) Fitzpatrick as well as his sister, Betty Haines (late Ron). Proud uncle of nieces and nephews; Dianne, Fred, Lesley, Cathy, Karen and Joanne. Taylor always looked at the different experiences in his life as chapters in a book. This book ran 90 great years. His career afforded him the opportunity to work and live around the world; Mexico, Scotland and Brazil. He had many passions over the years including boating and politics. In the most recent years he loved to go dancing at the Villa Lucia with cherished companion Shirley Duhn, watching his Redblacks, and enjoying a cocktail on the patio with neighbours and friends. Dad was a great man, mentor, friend, confidant, and the foundation to his whole family. He will be remembered for the many things that he did and all the things he inspired in us to do.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Saturday, November 17th from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. A Tribute to Taylor will follow in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o’clock. Interment Albert Street Cemetery, Arnprior. In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.

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Kasaboski, Claudette (nee Legault)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Beloved Mom and Grandma at Hospice Renfrew on Tuesday October 30, 2018 at the age of 79. Loving wife of the late Simon Kasaboski. Cherished Mom of Colleen (Michael O’Shaughnessy) and the late David.

Proud and loving grandma of Mary Kate and Michael. Dear sister of Joan (late Gordon Hoffman), Laurie Legault (Chris Cooper), Marilyn Bume (late Peter), Shirley (Rick Censuer), Jocelyn Ferguson (late John), Vincent (Elaine Warhead). Predeceased by her sister, Leona (John Gray) and her brothers, Barry, Ronald (Sept 27, 2018) Margaret. At Claudette’s request a private visitation will be held. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Renfrew on Saturday November 3rd at 10:30 am. Cremation to follow. Donations to Hospice Renfrew or St. Francis Xavier Cemetery would be greatly appreciated.

Online condolences/donations may be made at www.gouletfuneralhome.com

McNulty, Daniel “Dan” Nicholas

Peacefully in his sleep at Renfrew Victoria Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday October 30, 2018 at the age of 76.

Beloved husband of 57 years to Catherine (nee Kubiseski). Loving father of Donnie (Alison), David (Lisa), Diane (Andy Kenopic) and Dwayne (Shari). Cherished grandfather of Thomas, Ryan, Morgan, Brianne, Jillian, Megan, Evan, and Charlotte. Predeceased by grandson Samuel. Dear brother of Gordon (Alma), Lloyd (Marie), William (late Janet).

Predeceased by Mary (Roach), Eddie, Jim and Jean Hanniman. Son of the late John C. and Evelyn McNulty. Visitation will be held at the Goulet Funeral Home, 310 Argyle St, S Renfrew on Thursday November 1st from 2-4, 7-9 pm and after 8:45 Friday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church on Friday November 2nd at 10:00 am.

Interment St, Francis Xavier Cemetery.

Donations may be made to Hospice Renfrew or Cancer Society.

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Peacefully at Bonnechere Manor on Friday, November 2nd, 2018 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Donald Martin. Survived by her cousin Mabel Whalen of Whitby and James Porter of Guelph as well as many nieces and nephews.

Bette is predeceased by her parents Robert & Sara (McDowell) King. Visitation will be held at Zohr Family Funeral Home, 22 Raglan Street South Renfrew, on Thursday, November 8th, 2018 from 9:30am until the time of service in the chapel at 11am.

Interment will take place in Capital Memorial Cemetery, Ottawa. Those desiring may make donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation in memory of Bette on-line at www.zohrfuneralhome.com

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SCHLIEVERT, William James “Jim”

With great sadness we announce that Jim Schlievert of Pakenham passed away at Sunnybrook Medical Centre in Toronto while surrounded by loved ones on Friday, November 2, 2018. He was 72. Former husband and best friend of Mildred (nee Watson). Dearly loved father of Cindy Warland (Phil) of Pakenham and Jeff (Sherry) of Fitzroy Harbour. Cherished grandfather of Mitchell Schlievert (Victoria), Ashley and Bailey Schlievert and great-grandfather of Alexandra and Dominic Schlievert. Dear brother of Carol Timmins of Arnprior; Dave (Lavina) of Braeside; Donald (Bev) of White Lake and Eddie of Ardoch, ON. Predeceased by his brother, Gordie (Loretta). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Son of the late Herman and Lola (nee McCrae) Schlievert. A man of many talents, Jim loved life more than anything. He was a fighter to the end. He had also signed his donor card a long time ago.

It’s comforting to know that today, someone has a new lease on life because Jim lived. An informal gathering of family and friends will be held at the Arnprior Legion, 49 Daniel Street North, Arnprior on Friday evening, November 9th from 6 to 9 p.m. A brief tribute to Jim will take place at 7:30 p.m. In memory of Jim, please consider a donation to the Trillium Gift of Life Network. In the professional care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.

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(Retired-Brigadier General CAF) (September 24, 1929-October 30, 2018) Passed away peacefully after a long and courageous battle with cancer. In hospital with Jean, his devoted and loving wife of 65 years by his side.

Don lived a rich life, made possible by his incredible drive, ambition and leadership abilities. His career took him to the four corners of the globe, enabled him to raise an amazing, loving family through it all, and become a contributing part of many communities across the world. His volunteer spirit lives on in his children and grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his children Allen (Raelene), Doug (Cyndy), Peggy (Roger), Bill, Moira (Charles), and the late Peter and Bruce. Remembered fondly by daughter-in-law Denise. Proud “Grampa” to Aaron, Amanda, Lane, Danielle, Katie, Blair, Lindsay, Chris, Jeff, Alex, and Mitchell, whom will be acting as honorary pallbearers. His legacy lives on in the eight greatgrandchildren he already has. Survived by loving sisters Betty and Nancy, and brother Glenn. Predeceased by brothers John and Jimmy. Donations in memory of Don may be made to the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation. A special thanks to all the staff at Orchardview by the Mississippi as well as the doctors, nurses and staff at the Almonte General Hospital for their unbelievable care and support.

Family and Friends May Visit C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St., Almonte, ON. 613-256-3313) On Monday, November 5, 2018 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. A private graveside will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018.

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In loving memory of our sister-in-law and good friend Dodo Who passed November 2, 2006.

November comes with great regret a month we will never forget. You left us so quickly, But you left us Memories we are Proud to own.

When someone you Love becomes a memory that memory becomes a treasure.

Love & Miss you Love Ann, David & Sarah

Kenny McGregor October 31, 2018 marked 30 years since you left us Kenny.

Not a day goes by when we don’t think of you.

You continuously helped others while you were alive and it is absolutely amazing that 30 years later the mere mention of your name brings smiles, laughter and great stories.

We miss you, Love, Terry & Pat

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310T CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS, FRASERVILLE AND BARRY’S BAY Emcon Services Inc. is a proud Canadian based company with over 30 years of success as an interprovincial road and bridge maintenance contractor.

This position is responsible for maintenance and upkeep of all vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment by executing expertise in the servicing and repairing of our highway maintenance fleet and complying with provincial requirements.

Qualifications include: ∙ Licensed Truck & Coach Mechanic (31OT)/Heavy Duty certification ∙ Valid Ontario Driver’s Licence ∙ Knowledge and experience in Preventative Maintenance Programs ∙ Proven work experience on industry related heavy-duty equipment Emcon Services has the following conditions of employment: satisfactory drug pre-screening and Driver’s Abstract. Qualified applicants are encouraged to forward their resume and covering letter to: jobs.ontario@emconservices.ca Emcon Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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Roseburg Forest Products Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruiting and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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Arnprior Site (PT — up to 35 hours/week) (Contract— up to May 31, 2019) Reporting to the Ontario Works Supervisor, the Customer Services Representative provides support to the Ontario Works Division in the day-to-day administration for the delivery of services, while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications:  Post-secondary education in a social services or related field.  Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.  Advanced computer and keyboard skills with word processing and spreadsheet software.  High level of initiative and independent judgement and ability to work with minimum supervision.  Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Compensation: $24.00—$27.39 per hour, no benefits.

Please send your resume, stating competition #18-127 by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, November 15, 2018 to: Human Resources, County of Renfrew 9 International Drive, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5 EMAIL: hrinfo@countyofrenfrew.on.ca (in MS Word or pdf format)

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CALLS OF ANIMALS TELL DIFFERENT STORIES TRACKING BIRD CALLS CAN LEAD TO ADVENTURES: MICHAEL RUNTZ MICHAEL RUNTZ Column

When at a very early age I started watching birds, I'd track down every sound to learn the identity of its maker. This process allowed me to learn the songs and calls of every local bird. I also learned that songs and calls were very different things.

Songs are complex, multi-syllabic sounds, usually musical, that serve to attract mates and announce territory ownership.

Calls are only one or two syllables and have a variety of functions.

Nestling birds give begging calls when they are hungry.

They utter loud mating calls to attract a partner. Birds give alarm calls in times of danger.

Some are soft and high-pitched, making it difficult to locate the caller, and warn other birds to hide. Other alarm calls are low

frequency and loud, allowing their producer to be easily located. The loud, name-giving alarm calls of the killdeer help lead predators away from their nests.

Some locatable calls bring other birds to the caller's location. When a black-capped chickadee comes across a small owl, its alarm calls recruit more chickadees (and other small birds). The ensuing mob harasses the owl so ruthlessly it sometimes vacates the area.

Recently I heard the alarm calls of two very different animals, each leading me to two very different and exciting situations.

It was during a bird walk that I was leading through the Fletcher Wildlife Area across the Rideau Canal from Carleton University when a loud, shrill "beck, beck, beck" arose from the edge of a pine woods. I recognized the sounds as alarm calls of a Cooper's hawk, calls I'd only heard previously when approaching a hawk's nest. I suspected the bird had found something it didn't like, and when we finally spotted the hawk (a juvenile), not far away sat a barred owl!

As we approached, the hawk continued its verbal abuse but eventually flew away. After enjoying a close view of the owl, which was undoubtedly quite

happy to be freed of its abuser, we started back to campus.

Minutes later we heard loud screams arising from a thicket across a small meadow. The screams sounded like those made by a porcupine, but this area is not a typical porcupine habitat and the sounds were slightly different.

When we reached the thicket, to our surprise we found two animals violently rolling around on the ground. One was an eastern cottontail rabbit and the other was a small, black animal, which eventually we could make out to be a mink!

The two were moving so quickly it was hard to see exactly what was happening but the small, black weasel appeared to be holding the rabbit by its leg.

The screaming rabbit tried to leap away several times, but the mink maintained its grip. The dense shrubs made it impossible

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Tracking down animal alarm calls can certainly lead to exciting scenarios!

The Nature email is mruntz@start.ca Michael Runtz is a longtime columnist who teaches natural history and ornithology at Carleton University. He has worked as a naturalist in provincial and national parks, hosted the television series Wild

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP #2019-01 THE RCDSB IS ISSUING A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF OUTDOOR DIGITAL SIGNAGE TO VARIOUS RCDSB LOCATIONS. MANDATORY SiteVisits Visitsare arescheduled scheduled Thursday, November 2018asasfollows: follows: MANDATORY Site forfor Thursday, November 15,8,2018

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09:00am – Opeongo High School, 1990 Cobden Road, Douglas, ON 10:30am – Madawaska Valley District HS, 341 John Street, Barry’s Bay, ON 01:00pm – Valour School, 19 Leeder Lane, Petawawa, ON 01:30pm – Herman Street Public School, 15 Herman Street, Petawawa, ON 02:15pm – RCDSB Administration Office, 1270 Pembroke St. West, Pembroke, ON

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Eady Realty, Inc. Brokerage

29 Raglan Street South, Renfrew, ON K7V 1P8 Each office is independently owned and operated

Morris Eady

Kelly Derue

Dennis Yakaback

Charlene Riopelle

Vincent Johnston

Margaret Dubeau

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37 BlackBurn rOaD

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1251 lOWer spruce heDGe rOaD

478 cOuMBes lane

501 Bruce street

THIS 4 BEDROOM, 3 BATH RAISED BUNGALOW SITS ON A COUNTRY LOT MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN. FINISHED LOWER LEVEL. OPEN CONCEPT MAIN FLOOR. PAVED DRIVE. 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE MLS# 1131726

ExECUTIVE CUSTOM BUILT “KELLY HOME” ON A PARK-LIKE 2.3 ACRES CLOSE TO RENFREW. INSIDE IS A LARGE OPEN CONCEPT MAIN FLOOR LIVING W/ VAULTED CEILINGS, FULLY FINISHED BASEMENT, LARGE ATTACHED HEATED GARAGE, INFLOOR HEATING & MUCH, MUCH MORE. MLS#1132103

NEW 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH COUNTRY HOME WITH WARMTH, CHARM AND qUALITY CRAFTMANSHIP MLS# 1132169

5 ACRES HIDDEN IN THE MIDDLE OF TOWN. CREEK BORDERS THE PROPERTY. 3 BEDROOMS, NATURAL GAS HEAT, CENTRAL AIR MLS# 1122233

ENJOY THE AMENITIES OF LIVING IN RENFREW WHILE ENJOYING THE AMBIENCE OF COUNTRY LIVING ON A 2.38 ACRE LOT. 3 + 1 BEDROOMS, 2 ½ BATHROOMS, LARGE 2 CAR GARAGE, PRIVATE BACKYARD & DECK. GREAT VIEWS OF TOWN. MLS# 1122677

dennis yakabaCk: 613-432-0041

VinCe Johnston: 613-433-2254

Margaret dubeau: 613-433-1191

kelly derue: 613-433-2681

Morris eady: 613-432-1830

$329,900

1036 Barryvale rOaD

$699,900

AFFORDABLE HOME IN THE CENTRE OF TOWN. 3 B EDROOMS, GAS HEAT. LARGE LOT, DETACHED GARAGE

143 tupper street

1 BEDROOM CONDO ON THE HIGHLANDS GOLF COURSE. GREAT RENTAL INVESTMENT OR AN EASY TO MAINTAIN RETIREMENT HOME IN THE HEART OF ALL CALABOGIE HAS TO OFFER. CONDO FEES ARE A LOW $190/MONTH MLS# 1127371

GOOD STARTER HOME. OPEN CONCEPT MAIN LEVEL. CLOSE TO MA-TE-WAY ACTIVITY CENTRE. GAS HEAT MLS# 1124963

VinCe Johnston: 613-433-2254

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9 FrancIs street

27 Ivy avenue

MLS# 1124909

LOTS OF POTENTIAL HERE!! THIS 1 ½ STOREY HOME OFFERS 3 GOOD SIZED BEDROOMS. 1 ½ BATHS, SPACIOUS EAT-IN KITCHEN WITH GOOD CUPBOARD AND COUNTER SPACE. PRIVATE REAR YARD. MLS# 1127725

2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW WITH FINISHED BASEMENT AND MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY MLS# 1114918

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98 Bank street

$109,900

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$333,000

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UNIqUE 1900 + SqUARE FOOT LOG HOME ON LARGE CORNER LOT. 643.5 FEET x 188.4 FEET. 3 BEDROOMS & 2 BATHROOMS ON MAIN FLOOR. 1 BEDROOM & 1 BATHROOM IN BASEMENT – REC ROOM 18FT x 37FT., 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. BACKYARD ELEVATED SUNDECK 16 FEET x 20 FEET. NUMEROUS ExTRA FEATURES.

296 McMahOn rOaD NICELY TREED LOT. 112 FEET OF FRONTAGE ON REIDS LAKE, 112 FEET x 709 FEET. MLS# 1089637

$48,500

$389,000

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0 McGarry avenue NICE FLAT BUILDING LOT IN TOWN. NOT MANY LEFT. GET IT NOW! MLS# 1123585

$57,000

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Mls# 1104221

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IMMACULATE CONDITION, FOUR YEARS OLD. 3 BEDROOMS, PARTIALLY FINISHED LOWER LEVEL. ATTACHED GARAGE, LARGE REAR DECK OVERLOOKING SPECTACULAR FLOWER GARDENS MLS# 1121336

18 Queen street MLS# 1123346

WANT YOUR DREAM HOME IN THE COUNTRY BUT STILL CLOSE TO TOWN? DON’T MISS THIS 4 BEDROOM, 3 BATH OPEN CONCEPT HOME. TURNKEY READY FOR YOU TO MOVE IN. MLS# 1099556

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$299,900

160 pheasant run CALABOGIE HIGHLANDS. 4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, 1 ENSUITE. VIEW OF CALABOGIE LAKE & 15TH GREEN ON THE HIGHLANDS GOLF COURSE MLS# 1124126

AFFORDABLE SMALL HOME ON A qUIET STREET. NATURAL GAS FURNACE WITH CENTRAL A/C. NICE BACK YARD WITH FENCING AND SMALL SHED

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ANDY SKLEPOWICZ There are teams that are very good club curlers that play well all the time, and then there are those that seem to step up when there is something on the line - a key game, a strong opponent or a club championship.

And then there are those special players, that when they smell prize money they once again become provincial level curlers and play with a sharpness and intensity that only certain players can bring. When it is present in the whole team they are almost impossible to beat. One such team was again on display the weekend of Oct. 27 at the President's bonspiel in Pembroke.

The team of Brian Yolkowski, Dave Eady, Jim Berg and Gary Smith defeated the Trautrim threat (Pembroke), then zeroed in on Ziebarth, (Pembroke), and took the Thompson team (Pembroke) to meet last year's winners, Diana Favel's favourites (Ottawa Rideau) in the final. This was the team that they lost to in the finals last year. Some male chauvinists may be snickering "a bunch of girls; you have to be kidding." Well,

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if you have lost as many times to fine ladies teams, as I have, you very develop a healthy respect, especially when you learn that this team is a regular visitor at the provincials and past Master's Canadian champions.

After a well played and hard fought seven ends, Diana scored a deuce to tie the game in eighth and send the game into extra ends. A well set up ninth left the women's skip with a very difficult shot, which missed, and Renfrew won without having to throw its final rock.

Another Renfrew team and many team prize winners, the Rob Warren foursome with Don Rouble, Rory McKay and Andy Humphries, couldn't match their compatriots as they lost 7-6 to Thompson in an extra end, defeated Stressman (Pembroke) 7-3, and lost 7-5 to another strong ladies tetrad, Pat Taylor (Rideau). ........And just think, a whole season of bad alliterations has just begun!

The next big money action for these teams will be the Broker Link Renfrew Open, Dec. 1, with Phil Marcella hosting.

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Sherri Cobus

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Allison Mulvihill Sales Representative

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Catherine O’Neil Catherine O’Neil Real Estate Broker

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1727 GARDEN OF EDEN

Call Allison Mulvihill 613-433-2880 MLS# 1102793 $215,500

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Private location for this 3 bedroom bungalow. Enter into the mudroom/sitting area/laundry a room with many options…. then over to the galley kitchen with open concept dining room & living room with wood stove. The back of the house has the 3 bedrooms and 4pc bath. Attached double garage. This home is situated on 1.36 Acres

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74 CASTLEFORD RD. This home is not a drive-by, it must be seen to be appreciated! Superb location, 3bedrm bungalow! On paved road, close to the Ottawa River! Completely private but not secluded. Impressive 3 Bay garage. Walkout basement. Many updates incl; hickory floors & granite counters. New roof & New furnace. Att single garage. Beautiful, mature grounds!

Call Sherri Cobus for details 613-432-1947 www.sherricobusrealesate.ca $399,000

Loads of character for this 3 bedrm, 2 bath brick home. Located beside Groves Park and RV Hospital.

Serene familyrm overlooking the private backyard.

Gas firepl. This home was presented in the RVH Christmas Tour! Very well maintained!

Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 www.sherricobusrealestate.ca $228,000 MLS# 1118807

391 NEW ST.

560 RAGLAN ST S

302 LISGAR AVE.

818 EIGHTH ST

Standing stately on a corner lot, this 3bedrm, Cape Cod home is in move-in condition! Close to amenities, neat and tidy and nicely updated. Att garage. 2 baths, finished basement.

Quick access onto Hwy 17 Priced to sell!

- 3 Storey home in desirable neighbourhood. Main level living room, den, formal dining room & large eat-in kitchen. Gas fireplace in the den, hardwood floors + 2 piece powder room.

- Second floor with 4 bedrooms, full bath & ensuite.

- Third level is finished and spacious, great for extra bedroom, office or family room.

- Traditional home invites you in with a full veranda at front, gardens and patio at back. Back yard privacy & attached 2 car garage

Perfect brick bungalow for retirees! Quality built 2+2 bedrm, 2 baths, hardwd floors, finished basement. Very low maintenance inside and out.

Carport. Great value here!

2 Storey garden home close to shopping, park, schools & easy access to Hwy #17. Main floor kitchen, dining, living room & 2pc bath. 2 Bedrooms & spacious full bathroom upstairs. Finished lower level, brand new natural gas furnace, central air, newer roof & attached single garage.

00 QUILTY RD. – SHAMROCK

SOLD Thank You For Your Business!

Gerry O’Neil 613-432-2333 Mike Coulas 613-432-0092

Call Gerry O’Neil 613-432-2600 $399,000 MLS #1111683

Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 www.sherricobusrealestate.ca

$199,900

Call Allison Mulvihill 613-433-2880 $210,000 MLS #1095665

PARTRIDGE DRIVE – CALABOGIE

370 SYDNEY AVE.

Now only three lots on this street near the Village of Calabogie. All lots are level and ready for your building plans measuring 100’ wide by 150’ deep. Plus one at just over an acre! Two at only $18,000. and $29,000. for the larger one. Pick your favorite before they’re gone forever! Very motivated Seller!

Great little starter or income property! In nice area of town! Bright spacious kitchen, 2 bedrm, 1 bath.

Detached garage. Very nice backyard.

151 MCLEAN ST.

SOLD Thank You For Your Business!

Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947

MLS# 1032740, 1032751,1032753 Call Mike Coulas 613-432-0092

Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 www.sherricobusrealestate.ca $135,000

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Arnprior is growing fast. Put your services business here in the James Street Business Centre. Office, showroom, warehouse with loading door (2,050 sqft). Join Bruce Mechanical, Clarke Electric and Ultimate Fitness. Well located beside Arnprior’s Nick Smith Community Center at 53 James Street.

Walk to Canadian Tire, Metro, Tim Horton’s, Mark’s Warehouse, Pizza Pizza, A&W, McDonald’s, Home Hardware. Low rental rates and flexible leases are available. Office, showroom, kitchen, janitor and HCP bathroom 1000 SF with warehouse 1000 SF including 600 Volt 3 phase service. If you are thinking of expanding or setting up in Arnpriorgive us a call. 613-724-8260 BROKERS PROTECTED

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330 Plaunt Street South, Renfrew Ontario K7V 1N3 rpeever@xplornet.com Metro City Realty Ltd. (Renfrew) Brokerage A locally o owned Independent ndependent Member M Broker JUST LISTED

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300 s Acre

887 FLAT ROAD - DACRE

174 FRANCIS ST.

Asking $175,000 for this well maintained 3 BR home on ravine lot with finished basement and newer roof, rear deck.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

5 LEGREE ST. CALABOGIE

Asking $259,900 for this well maintained 2 BR chalet located in the Peaks Village, spacious interior and large lot, gas heat, central air. Many inclusions with it. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

64 LESLIE AvE.

Asking $249,900 for this 4 BR, 2.5 bath bungalow, gas heat, attached garage and overlooking open fields just minutes form town. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

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1015 Mhusk RD. Asking $199,900 for this well constructed and spacious hunt camp with hydro Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319..

HUNT CAMP ON 95 ACRES

Asking $219,900 for this FOUR bedroom, 2 Bath garden home, finished basement, tiered rear deck, newer roof.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

376’ WATERFRONT

NEW PRICE - $224,900

Property is very scenic and has roads all through it. Large pond located on lot 14. Property has been tastefully and thoughtfully logged. There is a Forest Management Plan on this property, making taxes lower. Note approximately 6,000 Acres of crown land border this property. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

192 s Acre

416 ASHDAD ROAD

HURDS LAKE ACREAGE WITH WATERFRONT

Now Asking $249,900 for 85 acres of mature forest and waterfront on Hurds Lake, Hydro and Bell services there as well. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319

192 Acre farm, 72 Acres with clay loam soil, presently in hay. Property has large area of waterfront located at the back of the property with a beautiful log cabin overlooking the lake. Several out buildings in very good state of repair. Log Shed 23’ by 31’ with open front and dirt floor, Log Shed 20’ by 25’, cement floor Machine Shed 26’ by 74’ dirt floor, Frame Barn 32’ by 42’, Log Storage 10’ by 25’. Home is in excellent condition with 17 KW Generac Generator back up. One of kind property. 4 car detached garage.All brick 2 storey home, 2 ½ baths, 4 bedrooms, open concept kit/LR, 2 sunrooms, and many more features. $659,000 • MLS#1129758 • Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

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310 RAvINE DRIvE

Remodeled 1 1/2 storey house with newer addition at the back of the home. Open concept living room, kitchen, dining room with separate laundry room, 1 bedroom and 1-4 4 piece bathroom all on the main. 2nd floor has 2 bedrooms. Full unfinished basement, forced air gas furnace plus central air and hot water tank ( new in 2017) are all rented. 200 amp service. Side deck, small fence in the back yard and 2 separate sheds. Home is neat and tidy. Asking $169,900. MLS# 1129900. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

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BONNECHERE RIvER LOT

Asking $55,000 for this 1.5 acre flat lot on river near the 4th Chute.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319

357 MOORE STREET

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1312 BONNECHERE ROAD

302 CULHANE RD.

Vinyl sided bungalow, featuring newer kitchen cupboards, dining room, living room, an office, sun room with hot tub. 2 bedroom, laundry room and 1 - 4 piece bathroom on the main floor. Furnace room, large unfinished back room on lower level. 2 car detached garage. 376 feet of waterfront on the Bonnechere River. Beatifically manicured property on 2.629 acres. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

2 Storey vinyl sided home. totally renovated on both floors.

Remodeled kitchen, with pot lights throughout, living room, dining room, family room and 1 - 2 piece bath on main. 4 good size bedrooms with 1 - 4 piece and 1 - 2 piece bathroom on the second floor. Large mud room also on the main floor. 200 amp service, newer propane furnace and central air. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

67 KNIGHT STREET - TWP OF HORTON

TOTAL PRIVACY. 480’ of pristine shoreline on 6 acres.

Spectacular view of the lake & mountain. Large 3 bedroom home with 2 - 4 piece bathrooms and a detached 3 bay garage. Kitchen, dining room, living room with wood fireplace and sun room. 1 separate cottage, includes a studio and a work shop.A sauna by the beach with a quiet bay and beautiful sunsets. Motivated Seller, price reduced! A must see! Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133

2 storey stone and vinyl sided home. Main floor kit, DR, LR, with gas insert, bedroom with 1-3 piece ensuite. 2nd floor - 3 bedrooms, 1-4 piece bath. Unfinished basement, indoor pool room 30x46, with 1-3 piece bath/change room. Separate block garage 24x33, beautiful manicured lot 99x310. Asking $369,000.

Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

823 KING ST. DOUGLAS

One of a kind century home. Modern kitchen, DR, LR, office and half bath on main floor. 4 bedrooms and 1-4pc bath on 2nd floor. Full size attic on the 3rd floor. 200 amp service. 3 car carport leading to a 2 car detached garage plus workshop. Deck and hot tub with privacy fence.

Many highlights in this pristine home. Asking $289,000.

MLS# 1119189. Call Ross 613-433-1133.

One of kind immaculate custom home.Completely remodeled kitchen with island, dining room, living room with new hardwood throughout. 3 good size bedrooms plus large 4 piece bathroom all on the second floor. Basement consists of rec room with gas fire place, large work area and furnace room. Beautifully manicured grounds with irrigation system and interlock drive way and flower beds installed in 2013. Updated windows installed in 2018, new furnace and central air in 2015 and a new roof in 2012. Additional lot located directly beside subject property can be purchased for additional cost. This a truly one of a kind opportunity.

MLS# 1123675. Asking $650,000. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

495 CHARRON LANE

274 THOMPSON AvE

Asking $189,900 for this 4 BR centrally located home with large kitchen, 2 baths, gas heat.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319

15305 HIGHWAY 17

207 FOxDEN STREET

Asking $269,900 for this well cared for 3 BR Garden Home that is an end unit, with finished basement in a desireable location.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319

1642 SOUTH MCNAUGHTON LINE

Asking $125,000 for this solid brick four bedroom country home only minutes from town.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319

Hobby Farm on 190 acres with a vinyl sided 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow built in 1972. 2 car detached garage, plus carport. Framed barn, machine shed 24’ by 90’ and enclosed machine shed 35’ by 24’. 44 acres cleared, hardwood bush with up to date maple syrup operation, which includes several buildings and a saw mill. Large mature pine trees and One of a kind farm! Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

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626 Raglan St. S.

330 Plaunt St. South, RenfRew Ontario K7V 1n3 613-432-7562 www.remaxrenfrew.com

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Phase 4 81 Flying Club rOAd , griFFitH

84 peter Street

Well maintained 3-bedroom home with large yard in great location! Natural Gas. MLS# 1127205.

Call David today to view 613-401-2824.

A well cared for bungalow and waterfront you will love!

Exceptionally large deck at water’s edge, good sized property and two floors completely finished. Done to perfection!

Spacious deck at the rear, propane stove in the sunken living room, well equipped kitchen and separate dining room. 3 bedrooms on main level, 4 pce bath and a detached garage.

Call Helen to view this home at 432-0058

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88 Otteridge Ave

Hunter gAte SubdiviSiOn

An ICF well-constructed 3 bedroom bungalow being built for you and your family! Construction is “second to none”. Lots of “bells and whistles” inside and spacious interior – living room, dining room and kitchen plus 2 full baths, deck at the side as well plus double car attached garage. Tarion Warrantied. You will love the location for proximity to stores and hwy 17 – easy access. Call Helen for all details at 432-0058

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39 HArAMiS drive

(MAnOr eStAteS SubdiviSiOn)

Here is indeed a beautifully appointed home – designed to perfection for family living. Amazing kitchen with granite and ceramic, living room with gas fireplace, separate dining room, den and ½ bath plus laundry all on main level. Second floor has 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Finished basement has 5th bedroom and finished family room plus storage. Detached garage at the rear of the property, paved drive, gas heat, central air and interlock patio at the rear – ensure you visit this listing! Call Helen at 432-0058

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70 Lot# ,900 9 $25 # 74 Lot 900 $279,

1673 river rd

An extremely well cared for home that backs onto the 17th hole of the Golf Club. Beautiful views of the river from the front covered porch. 3 levels of living space with a finished basement and wood stove. Gleaming hardwood throughout the main level. Insulated detached garage. Call David to book a showing 613-401-2824. MLS#1120793

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70 & 74 SpringtOwn bridge rd.

SpringtOwn JuSt lOCAted On tHe MAdAwASkA river At SpringtOwn HAMlet

If you desire acreage on the Madawaska River you have it all here! 3 acre parcel for sale and 4 acre parcel for sale with lots of frontage on the mighty Madawaska – check out the MLS listings to see the survey of each parcel. Call Helen at 432-0058 or David at 401-2824

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(Hunter gAte SubdiviSiOn)

A brand new 3 bedroom bungalow with 2 full baths, outstanding lighting, open concept living quarters with living room, dining room and kitchen all overlooking the rear meadow. Extra large rear lot at this address. Tarion warrantied, gas heat and central air.

Call Helen at 432-0058 to view

Call Helen FOR DETaIlS aS SOON aS YOU CaN 613-432-0058

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1040 gArden OF eden rOAd

Brand new Hi Ranch 3 bedroom home located in an ideal country setting. Attached 2 car garage, open concept, Central Air, Large rear deck, Tarion Warranty, and close to Hwy 17 for commuters. MLS 1126564. Call David Vincent 613-432-0319

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