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TOWN TO REVIEW STORE HOURS AS POT, BOOZE OUTLETS TO STAY OPEN LATER JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com The Ontario government's decision to have liquor and cannabis stores stay open to 11 p.m. seven days a week will likely prompt Renfrew council to review its store hours bylaw.The province announced in mid-November that marijuana stores will be permitted to open between 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. daily.

Shortly afterward, in its fall economic statement, the government said the same hours will be in effect for LCBO outlets and Beer Stores. Other authorized retailers such as grocery and agency stores will also be able to sell alcohol from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week.

Renfrew town clerk Kim Bulmer explained that the new hours supersede the town's regulations, which make stores (other than convenience outlets) close at 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.

"I imagine this might open up discussion (by council) on our store hours bylaw," he said.

"If the province is allowing these (liquor and cannabis) stores to stay open later, there will be pressure to let others do it, too."

When the issue was last debated several years ago by council, a group of workers, churchgoers, unions and small-business owners lobbied against unlimited hours. They argued workers deserved time off, especially on Sundays, and that "mom and pop" businesses wouldn't be able to compete if the box stores were allowed extended hours.

The provincial government has also indicated it would be expanding the sale of beer and wine to corner stores and more grocery and big-box stores, "based on market demand."

It is inviting consumers, businesses and others to have their say on the rules for selling beer, cider, wine and spirits with a "comprehensive review" of the issue.

The Ontario Public Service Employees Union, which represents LCBO workers, has come out against extended hours,

THE ISSUE: SUPPORT AND OPPOSITION TO THE DECISION TO LET ALCOHOL, POT STORES STAY OPEN TO 11 P.M. LOCAL IMPACT: IS IT FAIR SOME STORES MUST CLOSE AT 6 P.M. WHEN OTHERS STAY OPEN LATER? charging that the employees were not consulted. The plan to make alcohol easier to purchase "will end up costing the province millions - even billions - in lost productivity and added health-care costs," said OPSEU president Warren (Smokey) Thomas in a news release.

Extending LCBO hours and opening the door to booze in thousands of convenience stores is unwise on several levels, claims Thomas.

"The research is clear. The

Regulations forcing Renfrew stores to close by 6 p.m. on weekends may soon be coming to an end with word that liquor and cannabis stores will be able to stay open to 11 p.m.

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easier you make it to get alcohol, the more damage alcohol does. And alcohol can do a lot of damage." He noted that the Canadian Centre on Substance Use released a report recently that estimates alcohol use costs the province $5.3 billion in 2014 in lost productivity, and extra health care, social services and criminal justice costs.

"Buck-a-beer.

Extended LCBO hours. And whiskey on every street corner. Is this Ford's best plan for growing the economy," asked OPSEU first

vice-president Eduardo Almeida. In its fall economic statement, the government reported that so far more than 50,000 cases of buck-a-beer products have been sold in Ontario since the price on some brew products with an alcohol volume below 5.6 per cent were dropped from $1.25 to $1.

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'INFERNO': EGANVILLE FIREFIGHTERS CHALLENGED BY WIND, COLD AS TWO HOMES BURN JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com The cause of a major "inferno" that destroyed two homes in Eganville Nov. 21 may never be known.

What is known is how challenging the high winds and bitter cold made conditions for firefighters who worked for hours to bring the blaze under control.

The fire broke out about 2:30 p.m. in the home of Steve and Jackie Agnew at 221 John St. across from the post office before spreading to the house next door.

Bonnechere Valley fire chief Dave Murphy said there was so much damage that it's been difficult to determine what caused the fire. The insurance adjusters were scheduled to visit the scene Friday, so the amount of damage had yet to be determined, but it was "pretty extensive," he said.

The pair of two-storey homes levelled in the fire were at least 120 years old.

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Renfrew County Paramedics/Twitter This photo, taken with the Renfrew County Paramedic drone, shows the complete scene of the Nov. 21 fire on John Street in Eganville. among the few houses that survived the devastating fire on July 9, 1911 that destroyed 75 homes and most of Eganville's downtown.

Fortunately no one was injured, although two cats are missing. The Agnews weren't home at the time of the fire and neighbours

alerted the family next door, giving them time to escape with their pet dog and a few personal items.

Murphy said the Agnew home was "a fully involved inferno" by the time firefighters arrived. With gusts up to 80 km/h, it became impossible to stop

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the fire from crossing the narrow laneway to the home next door, he said.

The house on the upwind side also became a concern for firefighters as the heat melted the siding.

However, they managed to protect it enough to save it from catching fire.

Murphy's full crew was bolstered by firefighters from North Algona Wilberforce's Golden Lake and Rankin fire stations attending as part of a mutual aid request.

Murphy said the firefighters were on scene until almost 4 a.m. in temper-

atures below -20 degrees C with the wind chill. A fire watch was set up for the rest of the night and the crews returned early the next morning to extinguish hot spots dug up by Ralph Selle and his excavator.

Murphy has consulted with the Ontario Fire Marshal's office, but it has decided it doesn't need to send investigators to the scene.

Murphy said Renfrew County Paramedics did an exceptional job looking out for the firefighters and setting up a command centre where they could warm up, receive nourishment and recuperate. Their services were a "real asset" for the firefighters, he said.

The Paramedics also supplied their drone to help identify hot spots.

Murphy said the assistance firefighters received from the community with coffee, sandwiches and doughnuts both at the scene and at the fire hall was "unbelievable."

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FUNDRAISER STARTED FOR EGANVILLE FIRE VICTIMS SHERRY HAAIMA sherr y.haaima@ metroland.com In the wake of a devastating Nov. 21 fire on John Street in Eganville, the small community is rallying to aid the victims.

While the fire destroyed two homes across from the post office, there were no injuries reported in the blaze that took firefighters at least 12 hours to get under control. However, three families have lost almost all their belongings and others were evacuated from the area because of smoke damage.

Conway's Pharmacy in Eganville is collecting donations of clothing and other items for the victims. The Facebook page Eganville Community Fundraiser has a list of suggested items.

"One of helpers for this fundraiser has been in contact with the families," says a post on the page.

"For those who are looking to donate clothing, they are currently in need of these items: 1.

Jeans; 2. Socks; 3. Winter Clothing - Coats, Mitts, Hats, Boots. Gift Cards would also prove to be effective at this time for the families."

A community fundraiser is in the works, tentatively Jan. 26 (not Nov. 30 as originally planned) in the Eganville Arena. Organizers are looking for silent auction and cash donations for the three families, reports Maria Petrini-Woolley.

A Facebook fundraiser, titled #EganvilleStrong, has been created and has raised $4,664 in two days toward a $7,000 goal.

"Today, there was a tragedy in Eganville.

Jackie and Steve Agnew's house burnt down, and their neighbour's house also caught fire," says information on the fundraiser, which was spearhead-

Deanna Holly/photo The scene Thursday morning on John Street in Eganville underscores just how challenging it must have been for crews to battle the Nov. 21 blaze that destroyed two homes. ed by Kay Pilon.

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tion will help! The money raised here will go directly to the families who were

affected."

The Agnews are wellknown in the community, as Jackie served the township as a councillor for the past four years and ran for the Liberals in last June's provincial election.

In a Facebook post, Bonnechere Valley Mayor Jennifer Murphy said that: "Today was devastating in Eganville, but the homeowners are safe and being cared for."

She expressed appreciation for the effort of the firefighters, paramedics and all the people offering help to the homeowners and providing hot food and coffee to those battling the blaze.

The Pine Tree Motel offered the families affected a place to stay if needed.

The 2 Gals and a Truck women, Julie Sanderson and Dale Benoit Zohr, who helped area flood victims last year are collecting household necessities for the families.

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Smoke was pouring out of the front doors, and both side walls, possibly from the back as well by mid-afternoon. The building formerly housed Ross Mineview Public School. Two businesses, Warrior Gear and a kayak repairman, now operate in the building, which also consists of two apartments. Warrior does mostly work for the Canadian military.

"When we arrived on the

scene flames were showing and we started a defensive approach," Whitewater fire Chief Jonathan Wilker said. "We then attacked it from the interior.

"There were no injuries."

His crew performed "excellent" work, along with the quick response of a pumper from Horton township.

The property is just down from the Haley Industries.

Workers watching from the road did not want to respond, leaving it to a Warrior Gear manager who is also a volunteer firefighter on scene.

The fire marshal's office was on scene over the weekend. The cause is ruled "accidental" and likely began in the Warrior Gear

A story titled 'OPP face no charges in fatal crash' on page 3 of the Nov. 8 issue contains an error. Zachary Wittke, the driver of a truck that police say caused a fatal incident, was not targeting an ex-girlfriend. He was allegedly coming after the daughter of an Arnprior family. Metroland Media regrets the error.

Derek Dunn/Metroland A former school turned sewing business near the Chenaux dam caught fire on Nov. 30. area, Wilker said. Fire damaged half the building, and smoke damaged the entire structure.

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He believes part or all the building could be saved, but isn't certain.

There were no working smoke alarms, Wilker said.

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The public is welcome to attend the event, which is being called the Grand Opening of downtown Renfrew. It will begin at 11 a.m. and run for about 45 minutes.

It will kick off a series of weekend of festive events in downtown Renfrew. The Renfrew Victoria Hospital's annual Tree of Lights ceremony at Low Square is set for 6 p.m. that evening (Nov. 30). The Renfrew Santa Claus Parade will wind through the downtown Saturday, Dec. 1, starting at 5:30 p.m. The lighting of the Put Christ Back Into Christmas Nativity scene along with a worship service is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 2 at Low Square.

As for the Raglan Street grand opening ceremony, Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski will attend and it's likely

the new provincial Minister of Transportation Jeff Yurek will accompany him.

There will be a number of speakers at the opening, which will be held inside the Renfrew fire bay unless the weather permits a move outside. A ribbon-cutting around 11:45 a.m. will end the ceremony on Raglan Street in front of town hall.

Other speakers will include Renfrew Mayor Don Eady, reeve Peter Emon, development and works director Mike Asselin, design engineer Steve Webster of Jp2g Consultants, and representatives from the Renfrew BIA and lead contractor BEI. The town's project manager, Lane Cleroux, said he is hopeful the weather will allow for the downtown parking stalls to be marked soon.

He reminds those wondering if the crosswalk across Raglan Street near the O'Brien Theatre at Opeongo Road will still be

marked that the answer is no. As explained in public sessions on the project, it has been removed.

With vehicles turning left both ways off Raglan, it was scrapped for safety reasons and to improve traffic flow at the intersection. It was noted it was within 200 metres of the crossing signals at the Hall-Raglan-Veterans Memorial Boulevard intersection.

Cleroux said the trees and shrubs planted downtown will be checked in the spring to ensure they are growing properly.

Meanwhile, despite the early blast of winter, work is continuing on several other infrastructure projects in town. Concerns about raised manhole covers affecting snow plowing along the Barnet Boulevard construction zone will be alleviated as there will be paving to bring the road up to grade.

Cleroux reports the final lift of asphalt on Vimy

John Carter/Metroland As part of the downtown construction, the crosswalk on Raglan Street at Opeongo Road has been eliminated. The move was made to improve safety and improve traffic flow at the intersection. Pedestrians are encouraged to cross at Hall Avenue if they want to get across Raglan Street in the area.

Street was delayed by ice rain a couple of weeks ago and the town is waiting for the contractor to return to finish the job. That should be done before year's end, he said.

BEI continues to work on enlarging the O'Gorman drainage system, with the work reaching Lochiel Street Nov. 21. That project,

other than landscaping work next spring, will be complete by year's end, meaning the pumps won't be needed and hopefully ending the problem of sewer/drain water backups in basements in homes on O'Gorman and nearby streets.

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Cleroux noted the cold weather shouldn't hinder the work. On the contrary, having frozen ground is better than working in mud, he said.

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"It allows for steady (residential) growth," he added. "It makes no sense for them (province) to be against it."

The province also insists that more agricultural, woodland and deer wintering designations be added to the official plan.

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A couple of years ago when the County of Renfrew held public consultation meetings for an official plan review, its planning officials issued a warning.

In response to public submissions from "Back off government" folks urging minimal controls, the planners cautioned that if the official plan, which needs to be approved by the province, followed that route, restrictions would be imposed upon the area from the urbanites at Queen's Park.

The wiser route would be to come up with a madein-Renfrew-County plan that would provide some controls to protect the environment and neighbours, but allow propertyowners more leeway than allowed in urban areas.

The county planners hoped the approving authorities would appreciate the effort to compromise, recognize that Renfrew county is "much different than the Toronto area" and accept its official plan even though it doesn't line up with the Provincial Policy Statement in all instances.

However, those hopes were dashed this fall when Renfrew County's proposed official plan was sent back with orders to bring it in line with provincial policy. That didn't sit well with county councillors, particularly as they felt the rural solutions should have been viewed more kindly by the Conservative government.

The newly elected administration is committed to reviewing the Provincial Policy Statement, but that's not likely for some time, certainly long after the Dec. 24 deadline for the county's provincial plan to be finalized.

After some harsh words at last month's county council meeting, a meeting with the municipal af-

fairs minister was unanimously requested.

A delegation led by Warden Jennifer Murphy, armed with a report by county planning director Charles Cheeseman specifically documenting the county's concerns, met with municipal affairs staff Nov. 9. While coming away without any promises, the delegation is hopeful the province will moderate its view or at the very least extend the Dec. 24 deadline, reported Murphy.

Renfrew Reeve Peter Emon said the provincial modifications to the county's official plan "fly in the face" of the Ontario government's professed claims of making the province "open for business." It also contradicts its efforts to reduce red tape and support the rural economy and development, he said.

Emon said county officials argue their proposed official plan is a "practical application" of provincial zoning and planning legislation that meets the needs of a rural community. "We feel it's a fair and balanced approach," he said.

Some of the main sticking points involve severances, agricultural designation, karst studies, septic disposal and growth projections. If the province's changes to the official plan are imposed in these areas, it will significantly hinder growth in Renfrew County, Emon said.

For example, the county plan seeks the flexibility to add two more severances to the three allowed "if reasonable." The province opposes allowing more than three, arguing development should instead proceed by the subdivision route and be focused on settlement areas.

However, that's not often economically feasible in rural areas, explained Emon. The three plus two severance policy is "more reasonable" and has "worked quite nicely," he

also "a vexing issues that does not seem to go away," the county maintains.

While the province wants septic waste treated at sewage plants, the local facilities don't have the capacity or desire to take the surplus, Emon said.

The province's reductions to the county's population projections for the area are overly conservative and the "inflexible" allocation tends to "paralyze" development and deter new services, Emon said. Furthermore, the province is making it costly for the county to make official plan adjustments if the estimates are found to be too low.

The Renfrew County Landowners point to the allocations as proof the province wants to use legislation to force people to leave the rural areas for urban centres, where all the growth will be concentrated.

One area in which the county's official plan is getting support from the province is giving planners discretion to rule extensive environmental studies are not needed if a proposed development is minor in nature and impacts can be mitigated.

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GET SERIOUS ON CHILD POVERTY With news the child poverty rate in Renfrew is the highest in the county, it's time the town took a page out of Arnprior's book.

When local Metroland newspaper stories a couple of years ago publicized the fact Arnprior's child poverty rate had the dubious honour of being tops in Renfrew county, it provoked a quick response from town officials and teachers.

While there is a lag in the statistics (Arnprior's highest rate figures were from 2011), efforts to combat the problem appear to be working. The Arnprior rate has been trending in the right direction since it ballooned to lead the pack early in the decade.

With Mayor David Reid taking a leadership role, council, with the blessing and support of the Renfrew County Child Poverty Action Network, formed an ad hoc child poverty and homelessness committee.

Chaired by Lee Dyck, the committee has been active, meeting regularly to discuss ways to promote awareness of the problem and access funding and community resources to combat it. It has explored how Renfrew County, Ottawa and the United Way, among others, approaches the issue.

The committee has kicked around a variety of ideas to galvanize the community into action to help families struggling with the many difficulties that are triggered by poverty.

Arnprior teacher Dana Smith-Hisko embraced the cause and spearheaded the formation of Teachers Against Poverty (TAP). The teachers have organized well-received fundraisers and awareness sessions to help students dealing with poverty.

Just this month members attended a 'Why Poverty' workshop and have already sold out the second annual TAP Christmas dinner and dance set for Dec. 8 at St. John Chrysostom church hall.

Their good Samaritan activities have caught the attention of Renfrew teachers at St. Joseph's High School and Our Lady of Fatima. Those teachers are seriously considering forming a Renfrew TAP chapter.

With Renfrew taking over from Arnprior as the child poverty capital of the county, the formation of a Renfrew TAP couldn't come at a better time.

It shouldn't be difficult to get Renfrew residents behind campaigns to combat child poverty as they have shown time and again how generous they can be in helping the most vulnerable in the community. And that tradition isn't waning, as the recent responses to the annual Sunshine Coach's Reach for the Rainbow radiothon and the musical food bank fundraiser Nov. 18 have shown.

And there's already a fine tradition of anti-poverty activism in Renfrew with advocacy, support and community dinners thanks to the likes of Felicite Stairs, Joanne Ciphery, Johanna Mathieu and Marion Kauffeldt.

Renfrew council could also play its part by forming its own child poverty and homelessness committee.

Forming an ad hoc child poverty committee doesn't have to be a burden to the town's budget. In fact, it could come up with ways to bring money to town to help impoverished children.

So when the mayor is reviewing his options and appointments for the new year, he should seriously consider forming a committee along the lines of the one making a difference in Arnprior.

What better goal in the next four years than to knock Renfrew out of top spot in Renfrew county's child poverty rankings.

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The Nov. 22 announcement on changes to Ontario's social assistance programs continues Ford's attack on Ontario's most vulnerable.

"Without a strong social safety net that is designed with compassion and inclusivity at its core, the policies outlined by the Ford government will only push people deeper into poverty," said Ontario Federation of Labour president Chris Buckley. "In a province that has eliminated workplace rights and refuses to provide a decent minimum wage of $15 an hour, these changes to social assistance programs will inevitably drive more Ontarians into poverty."

The government, for example, will align the definition of "disability" under the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) with federal guidelines. This means excluding a significant portion of those currently eligible for the program, including injured workers, those with episodic disabilities and people with certain

mental health issues.

"The government has made it that much harder for people with disabilities to access ODSP," said Buckley. "By raising the eligibility threshold, this government has decided to further marginalize some of Ontario's most vulnerable residents. It's absolutely shameful."

The Ford government also announced that ODSP recipients can earn $6,000 a year before their support is reduced. The clawback rate on earnings above that amount will increase from 50 per cent to 75 per cent.

For those on Ontario Works, the threshold will be raised to $300 per month, which is $100 less than previously announced earlier this year.

Again, earnings above the threshold will be subject to an increased clawback rate of 75 per cent.

The government already slashed a modest three per cent rate increase that was to take effect this fall and 18 other rule changes that would have improved the lives of people on social assistance. 960,000 Ontarians adults and children - are re-

cipients of Ontario Works and the ODSP. "The heartless decisions announced today, combined with this week's cancellation of workplace rights, will be a deadly combination for many Ontarians," said Buckley. "This government must increase its revenues - not cut help for people who need it the most.

Ontarians must be able to access the help they need not be kicked to the curb by the very government that swore to protect 'the little guy'."

Weak workplace protections, combined with weak social assistance programs, create a deadly combination. It leaves many Ontarians moving between low wage jobs and social assistance, with neither providing adequate support to move out of poverty.

The Ontario Federation of Labour, which represents 54 unions and one million workers in Ontario, supports the work of community partners - such as the Raise the Rates Coalition, and the mission to eradicate poverty in Ontario.

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TO FEED OR NOT TO FEED - THAT IS THE QUESTION MICHAEL RUNTZ EXAMINES BIRD FEEDING MICHAEL RUNTZ Column

Every year I get asked if it is a bad thing to feed birds in winter. While that might seem an easy question to answer, it is not, for feeding birds is a complex issue, and there certainly are positive as well as negative aspects. One negative is that birdfeeders near houses increase the number of window strikes (birds flying into windows). Another is feeders not periodically cleaned cause disease to spread through the feathered visitors. A third is the concentrations of birds coming to feeders increase their vulnerability to cats and hawks.

But of course there are solutions to these problems. Stickers and similar devices can be added to windows to make them more visible to birds. Safewings Ottawa gives you links to these products, and Wild Birds Unlimited (in Ottawa) and Gilligallou Bird (in Almonte) sell them. To prevent the spreading of disease, birdfeeders can (and should be) cleaned regularly. If you have a pet cat, either keep it inside or if it goes out, put it on a leash or place a bell around its neck.

Hawks are natural predators and they have to eat too, so don't despair if one pays a visit; just enjoy it.

Another common question is: "Does feeding birds stop them from migrating?" The answer is: "No." Birds that eat caterpillars and flying insects have already migrated and

don't visit birdfeeders. Woodpeckers don't migrate, and eat insect grubs and spiders under bark and in wood. They consider birdfeeders to be a secondary source of food, which holds true for most bird feeder visitors. Pine siskins and common redpolls, finches currently showing up at feeders, are only here when their natural foods are also available, so they too consider birdfeeders to be a secondary source of food.

A few birds do depend more heavily on birdfeeders for survival. Northern cardinals and house finches, two species that moved into our area within the last half century (the latter, only 30 years ago), are non-migratory and are here primarily because of birdfeeders allow them to live in our area yearround.

Occasionally, a bird shows up at a feeder that normally is not found here. These strays lack the correct hardwiring for migration, and are doomed because they've flown the wrong direction. Natural selection soon weeds out these individuals. Some get lucky and survive for at least part of winter by going to birdfeeders. Currently, there is a young male calliope hummingbird at Goderich.

This western species has never before been seen in Ontario and is only alive now because it found a hummingbird feeder with a heat lamp beside it. The feeder and lamp are only extending the little bird's life, not keeping it from migrating south. I doubt it will survive the winter.

So what is the positive thing about feeding birds? For one, birds add colour and life to winter backyards. Most important, they bring joy to those who watch them visit their feeders.

And those are good enough

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Michael Runtz/photo This Fox Sparrow, normally not here this late in the year, is visiting a feeder near Carleton University.

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Council has joined the County of Renfrew in expressing concerns about official plan changes requested by the ministry.

Councillors questioned the province's population and growth projections for the town between 2016 and 2036. They are also upset that it will cost the town upwards of $12,000 each time it applies to amend the official plan to keep pace with the growth council expects.

At its Nov. 13 meeting, Renfrew council passed a

motion officially objecting to the population projections and the implementation of "costly amendments" for any adjustments and sent it to Municipal Affairs Minister Steve Clark. The motion was based on a report from planner Ivan Burton with arguments against the ministry's changes.

The report points out that any needed amendments will not only be costly, but time-consuming and subject to appeals.

Council is also concerned the requested official plan changes will counter the town's efforts to attract new business and residents, an issue raised by Coun. Andrew Evans. It was noted the town has committed "signif-

icant" investments and improvements to its core infrastructure that support growth beyond that of the allocations proposed for Renfrew by the province.

Coun. Tom Sidney, noting the Arnprior experience, suggested Renfrew could experience a substantial population boost when Highway 417's four lanes reach town.

However, the ministry doesn't seem to understand that, he said.

The ministry projects Renfrew's population to reach to no more than 9,300 by 2036, while Arnprior's is expected to close in on 12,000.

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Renfrew Reeve Peter Emon said the official plan passed by county council in April was based on "good planning" and sound projections. The county sent a delegation to meet with the minister's parliamentary assistant to highlight the concerns about the changes being ordered by the province, he reported.

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You heat your home or apartment with electricity and are tired of high hydro bills.

John Carter/Metroland There were only two vehicles parked on Barr Street between Hall and Veterans Memorial Boulevard on a quiet Friday morning.

You want to lower your costs but can’t afford to replace your electrical appliances and baseboard heaters, and insulation with energy-saving upgrades.

crosswalk all-together or implementing stricter parking/stopping conditions on Barr.

The latter were first raised in a committee recommendation endorsed by council Oct. 30. It would have made parking illegal on the northeast side of Barr Street between Hall Avenue and Veterans Memorial Boulevard from September to June, Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. As well, stopping would have been prohibited on the southwest side of the street at the same times.

In minutes of the committee's Nov. 5 meeting, it was noted a "lot of community input" had been received. The committee stressed that while its recommendation had been supported by council, the measures had yet to be formalized in a bylaw.

As Barr Street residents are obviously opposed to the parking measures, the committee has decided more time,

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thought and consultation is needed to come up with a "mutually acceptable" solution. The committee suggested that as the school hadn't warned the town of the removal of supervision, it needs more time to properly evaluate the options.

Development and works director Mike Asselin pointed out that without supervision, the crosswalk is an uncontrolled crossing where students and other pedestrians don't have the right-of-way. "Misinterpretation" on who has the right-of-way may increase the risk, he noted.

To give students the right-of-way would require either making it a "stop control intersection" or a "formal pedestrian crossover."

The school district had indicated in September that it would review the matter in a couple of months if the lack of supervision turned out to be a problem.

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Renfrew council is rethinking proposed parking and stopping restrictions on Barr Street near Queen Elizabeth Public School after a number of complaints by residents and parents.

Instead, the development and works committee recommended at a Nov. 5 meeting that Mayor Don Eady send a letter to local Renfrew County District School Board trustee Susan Humphries asking for the immediate reinstatement of the crossing guard to "allow time for a more suitable solution" to be worked out between the town and school board.

Town and school officials are being pressured for action by parents concerned about safety at an unsupervised crosswalk over Barr Street leading to the school. Prior to this school year, the crosswalk had been supervised by educational assistants.

However, staffing level changes and liability concerns ended the practice in September.

Renfrew council was scheduled to discuss the matter again at its Nov. 27 meeting, when it was to receive a petition with more than 200 names asking that a crossing guard be posted at the crosswalk.

Council was also to discuss banning vehicles stopping on Barr Street within 15 metres when approaching the crosswalk and 10 metres when departing from it. Also on the agenda is a vote on a recommendation to reduce the speed limit on that block of Barr Street from 50 km/h to 40 km/h.

The other three options are adding a crossing guard, removing the

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To the editor: In 2016 and again in 2018, I stood before council, along with many other people, putting forth our objection to the official plan. Our objection was based on the fact that our properties belong to the inhabitants of this county - they do not belong to the county or the municipalities, or even the province.

Reading several pieces of legislation, it clearly states that the consent of the owner must be obtained first before changes can be made to such property.

Nearly 900 property owners provided, in writing to the county, their objection to the OP and that they did not give consent to any designations proposed for their properties.

The county ignored the people and continued to submit their OP to the province. Now the county council is angry because the province is also targeting them and threatening their viability, just as the county threatened the viability of property

owners. As a property owner, I am very angry at the county council for not doing its job and protecting the interests of the people - instead, it chose to serve the interest of the province ahead of the people ... and look where that got it!

Did members ignore the reports I gave them that showed the proof of what is written in the legislation that protects private property?

Did they also ignore the report of 2002 we gave them with the proposal for the "role of government" to "create innovative ideas" to bring about decline in a humane manner" for the "small, rural and remote communities" - a report, in our opinion, that showed the province no longer wanted to put money into the rural areas and began shutting services and creating regulations to make living in the rural areas unaffordable.

I am angry that so many volunteers for the Ontario Landowners Association (OLA) have spent thousands of hours researching information and trying to work with

municipal councils in protecting the people and their properties, only to be ignored. Politicians running for the Conservative and Progressive Conservative leadership races have approached the OLA for their support, knowing the information researched by the OLA has been truthful and that the people are being lied to or misled to believe something false.

But the municipal level of government - the level that has the most direct contact with the people ... they ignore everything we bring forward to them. Why? What makes this level of government so fearful of the knowledge we share? Why do our elected council members refuse to inform the public on information they learn that will impact our properties? Do they know about it - do their senior staff inform them of this information?

The Ottawa River Watershed Council completed its study on Oct. 31 and it will likely have a huge impact on our private properties - those with streams, creeks, wells, waterfront, etc. The same

with Bill C68 - Amendments to Fisheries Act changes where fish species may be found whether they are fished or not.

All of this ties in together - the official plan, the Watershed Study, Bill C68, Algonquin land claims they all will impact our properties ... and yet our "elected officials" say nothing.

Why does it require volunteers from the OLA to bring this kind of information forward to the public? It's information that our paid "elected officials" should be sharing. We are in big trouble here. It's time this county and our local municipalities start paying more attention to how to protect the people from losing their properties and ensure they continue to have a tax base, rather than spending money on outside consultants, etc.

It's time elected officials do their own research, read their own legislation and represent the people.

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JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com The new-look of the Renfrew children's library was a big hit with families attending a grand opening celebration Nov. 16.

The renovations at the library downstairs at the main Renfrew Public Library have improved accessibility and "freshened up" the premises. The improvements include a new floor, main desk and better shelving, including a mobile section that gives staff more flexibility in allocating space.

The celebration was held one month after the library reopened. Special guests included Mayor Don Eady, former children's librarian Ann Pountney (1970-75), and grandchildren and great grandchildren of Dr. Bill Burwell, whose estate funded the vinyl flooring.

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Christmas CONCERT John Carter/Metroland At the grand opening of the renovated Renfrew Children's Library, Dr. Bill Burwell's great grandchildren Jacey Reckenberg and Hayden Burgess cut the ribbon with help from his grandchildren Laura Burwell (Reckenberg) holding young Kayley and Kristine Burgess (right). The Burwell clan are frequent children's library users and now get to enjoy the new floor funded by a donation from Dr. Burwell's estate. Holding the ribbon are Renfrew Mayor Don Eady and chief librarian Kelly Thompson, while among those behind are former children's librarian Ann Pountney and current head of the children's department Susan Klinck. meeting room has become and marvelled at the window blinds that tell a story.

The current head of the children's department at the library, Susan Klinck, said it is "awesome" that a longheld vision of hers and Kay Bowles' to give "kids in the community a new, more

modern space" has become a reality. "It's been a very exciting project," she said. "It's allowing us to move with the times."

Renfrew chief librarian Kelly Thompson said the changes provide a "warmer, safer" space for children.

"We're really happy with it,"

she said.

She thanked town council and staff, the library board and contractors for making the dream a reality.

The children's library was opened in 1959 under Beatrice Gegg, when the basement was completely renovated for the first time.

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NATIVITY LIGHTING REQUEST PROMPTS INCLUSIVITY DISCUSSION SHERRY HAAIMA sherr y.haaima@ metroland.com Renfrew town staff will again assist the Put Christ Back Into Christmas committee in setting up the Nativity scene in Low Square.

However, council has been asked to discuss ways to let other groups know they have the same opportunity if desired.

The lighting of the Vern Yemen Memorial Nativity Scene will be held Sunday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. The public is welcome to attend the lighting of the scene and "celebrate the true meaning of Christmas."

The gathering at Low Square will run for about an

hour and include a worship service, singing of carols and serving of hot chocolate.

The life-sized nativity scene has been located at Low Square during the Christmas season for about 20 years. It's traditionally dedicated on the first Sunday of Advent.

The committee reported that under the leadership of Diana Wakely many of the nativity figures have been repaired and upgraded this year.

At its Nov. 13 meeting, Renfrew council again approved the placing of the nativity scene in Low Square and directed town staff to work with the committee to make it happen. The parks and recreation department asked that a tarp be placed under the scene and

the hay be cleaned up as soon as the snow has melted.

During discussion Coun.

Tom Sidney requested council review the issue in the new year to ensure that other groups are provided the same opportunity.

"Over the past four years, I've received a number of questions," said Sidney. "Renfrew is becoming more diverse."

He suggested looking at the event from a broader perspective.

Coun. Kate Windle said the event is about peace on earth.

"To me, the presentation itself is not about religion, it's about the spirit of love," she said.

Mayor Don Eady noted the town had received only one

RENFREW COUNTY PARAMEDIC TOY, FOOD DRIVE DEC. 8 The County of Renfrew Paramedic Service will once again be collecting toys and food for local children at the main entrance of the Walmart in Renfrew on O'Brien Road on Saturday, Dec. 8.

This will be the eighth annual toy drive spearheaded by local paramedics. Everyone is encouraged to drop by with a new un-

wrapped toy donation, food item or cash donation to help vulnerable children and families in our community. The annual food and toy drive is in support of the Renfrew and Area Food Bank and the Salvation Army Christmas Hamper Program.

"Help us build on past success to ensure that local

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negative comment over the years but agreed the matter could be explored.

Volunteers led by Kelly Hunt and Chris Holmes have begun erecting the scene and will take it down Jan. 12. They promised to keep the figures clear of snow and return in the spring to rake any leftover hay.

The nativity lighting will round out a weekend of festive events that includes Friday evening's Renfrew Victoria Hospital Tree of Lights event at Low Square (6 p.m.) and the traditional holiday evening at Renfrew Public Library at 6:30 p.m. Then on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. is Renfrew's Santa Claus Parade.

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Effective December 1, 2018 any vehicles parked on roads or streets in the Township so as to prohibit or interfere with snowplowing operations shall be subject to a fine and may be towed away at the owner’s expense, as per Township of Admaston/Bromley By-Law No. 2007-64.

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children and families have a Merry Christmas!" says a Nov. 26 press release.

The event runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Since 2011 the County of Renfrew paramedics and volunteers have collected 2101 toys, 4122 items of food, and $15,935.32 in cash donations at their annual toy drive.

Tiffany Lepack The Vern Yemen Memorial Nativity scene returns to Low Square this weekend with the official lighting ceremony and worship service set for 7 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 2.

The Township of Admaston/Bromley 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 and are damaged through winter snowplowing operations.

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A&W'S VEGGIE BURGER WORTH THE FEWER CALORIES DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@ metroland.com What would gastro-guru Anthony Bourdain have said of a fast-food joint column? Actually, the irreverent writer, celebrity chef and travel documentarian would have chuckled, mentioned a few of his favourite dives, then maybe accepted my drink invitation. A&W wouldn't be his first choice, too bland and predictable. But

the moment I would mention the Beyond Meat Burger - he'd cross the street to get away.

Yes, this is about the vegetarian sandwich introduced in the summer and quickly sold out at locations across the country, including Renfrew's where I just got my first. It is a curious phenomenon. Is it a trend? Beyond meat is fine, but in which direction?

I managed to hold off until now because, frank-

ly, I'm far from a vegetarian. While true that I was for a period during my 20s, mostly I've lived by this axiom: vegetarian food is the food my food eats.

And yet I will recommend the Beyond Meat Burger.

Primarily for a reason that has little to do with the pea-protein patty's taste. It tastes like nothing. The flavour comes from the mayonnaise and Spanish onion. And yet that it true of any fast-food

burger. They are the abyss that stares back into you while wiping the grease and self-loathing from your face.

The Beyond Meat's stamp of approval comes from the fact that it is 270 calories. Compare that to the triple-patty Grandpa Burger at 700. (Are they trying to push grandpa into a grave?) There is no comparison. If you've already succumbed to ordering an assembly line meal, at least make it one that

doesn't reside in the arteries well after your demise.

When A&W came out with the burger - the lab creation of a Californiabased company with investors such as Leonardo DiCaprio and Bill Gates - the marvel was its textual resemblance to cow flesh.

Proponents tried to say beet juice extract gave it a pinky hue resembling meat. No. The colour is more like electric orange.

Fascinating, to be sure, but nothing like any cow

I've met.

As for the texture. Remarkably similar, that much is true. True to the point that I half hoped to clamp down on that squeaky bit of gristle - ahh, cartilage, bubble gum of the gods - that reminds you that something dead is in your mouth.

That victory over another living being or the 430 fewer calories. I'll forego my drink with Tony in the clouds in favour of my next veggie burger.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Renfrew Silver Seniors WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Renfrew Legion Branch 148, 30 Raglan St S, Renfrew CONTACT: Renfrew Silver Seniors, 613-432-2361 COST: There is no charge but please bring your favourite dish Potluck luncheon.

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 .

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? Al-Anon can help.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30

Canadian Foodgrains Bank information meeting

WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Renfrew Presbyterian Church, 460 Raglan St S, Renfrew CONTACT: Lynn Clelland, 6134326317, liclelland@nrtco.net A local Foodgrains project will host the Executive Director of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank in an informal coffee and cookies information session.

Eganville legion youth dance WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: Eganville Legion Branch 353, 57 Veterans Way, Bonnechere Valley CONTACT: 613-628-2802, http:// www.bonnecherevalleytwp.com/ events/youth-dance-grades-5-to-88424.html COST: $5 Youth dance for Grades 5-8. Admission is $5. Music by DJ Shanon.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1

Tea & Talent Sale WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Trinity-St. Andrew's United Church - Renfrew, 291 Plaunt St. S, Renfrew CONTACT: Debbie McDermid, 613-432-2285, office@tsarenfrew.ca, http://tsarenfrew.ca Trinity-St. Andrew's United Church annual tea & talent sale. Crafts, knitting, sewing, candy, baking and much more, along with tea & treats. Please enter via Quarry Avenue entrance.

Renfrew Santa Claus Parade 2018 WHEN: 5:30 p.m - 7:30 p.m WHERE: Downtown Renfrew, Downtown Renfrew,

Renfrew CONTACT: Downtown Renfrew, https://www.facebook.com/ events/265037357683723/ This year's theme is Home for the Holidays. Parade registration is now available online, or forms are available at 161 Raglan Street South or at The Flower Factory! http://www.renfrewbia.ca/ events/

ship.ca/recreation/events-festivals/ heritage-arts-crafts-ladiesgroup-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!

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2

Renfrew County Fiddlers Christmas Dinner/ Dance WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre, 1 Ma-Te-Way Park Drive, Renfrew CONTACT: Darlene Meleskie, 6134323587, dcmeleskie468@sympatico.ca COST: $30 Renfrew County Fiddlers Christmas Dinner/ Dance Lighting of the Vern Yemen Memorial Nativity Scene WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Low Square, 127 Raglan St. S., Renfrew CONTACT: wakely@bell.net Come and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas with carols and fellowship on the first Sunday of Advent. Hot chocolate will be served.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 3

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.hortontown-

Pickleball 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/pickleball-8958.html COST: $40 per person for session or $5 per person per night Monday nights, $40/person per session or $5/per per night(Session 1: November - January)(Session 2: February - April) Renfrew Concert Performed by Pembroke Community Choir WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 9:30 p.m WHERE: Our Lady of Fatima Church, 100 Lisgar Avenue, Renfrew CONTACT: Linda Clark, 6137356604, lclark@nrtco.net, http:// www.pembrokecommunitychoir.org COST: Advance tickets $15 or $18 at the door.

Children 13 and under are free.

The Pembroke Community Choir performs a Christmas concert in Renfrew. Jessica Belanger, special guest soloist. Pembroke Concert: 7 pm - Sun., Dec. 2 at Calvin United Church. Renfrew Concert: 7:30 pm - Mon. Dec. 3 at Our Lady of Fatima, Renfrew.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4

Champlain Seniors +55 WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: RCAF 433 Wing, 164 Argyle St. S., Renfrew CONTACT: Margaret Crozier, 613432-4828 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.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6

Seniors Home Support Christmas Luncheon WHEN: 11:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Trinity St. Andrew's United Church, 291 Plaunt Street South, Renfrew CONTACT: Rae Ann Dagenais, 6134327691, psa@renfrewhomesupport.ca COST: $15 Turkey dinner, Trinity St. Andrew's United Church Stewart Hall (Quarry Avenue entrance). 50/50 draw. Raffle tickets available for our 'Shop Local' Draw.

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COBDEN COMMUNITY GATHERS FOR ANNUAL SANTA CLAUS PARADE TARA GESNER tgesner@metroland.com The community of Cobden celebrated the arrival of the holiday season with its annual Santa Claus parade on the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 24.

Along with the weather,

the spirit of everyone gathered along the parade route was cheery and bright. The parade started from the grounds of the Cobden Agricultural Society on Astrolabe Road, making its way down Main Street.

After the parade, Santa Claus warmed up at the

Whitewater Community Hall, visiting with area youngsters.

Once again, Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums participated in the procession, and non-perishable food items were collected along the route for the Cobden & District Food Bank.

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BOURNE JEAN Peacefully in Fairview Manor, Almonte surrounded by the love of her family on Sunday morning, Nov. 18, 2018.

Jean Bourne (nee: Daneliak) of Almonte, age 82 years.

Dearly loved wife of Calvin Bourne for 60 years.

Cherished mother of Michael (Christine Beauregard), Joyce Roche (Richard), Kimmberlyann Bernique (Donald) & Tammy Reid (Thomas).

Sister to Nicholas, Johnny, Peter & William Daneliak. Loved granny of 11 grandchildren & 8 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her great granddaughter, Hanna.

Friends are invited to join Jean’s family for a Service in the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME CHAPEL 127 Church Street, Almonte, Ont. (613)256-3313 on Thursday, Nov. 22 for Service at 11 AM. Entombment St. Paul’s Anglican Cemetery.

Reception to follow. For those who may choose to honour Jean with a memorial donation, please consider the Lanark County Alzheimer’s Society Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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THOMPSON, Grace Margaret (nee Eady)

Peacefully at Grove’s Park Lodge on Sunday, November 25, 2018, in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Elsworth (2009). Much loved mom to Wendy Thompson (Don Thom) and George Thompson (Brenda).

Proud nanny of Lisa Blimkie (Adam), Julie Burchat; Melissa McLaughlin (Eric) and Brian Thompson (Stacey) and great nanny to Cameron and Carly Burchat; Lily and Charlie McLaughlin; and Olivia and Brody Blimkie.

Predeceased by her siblings Norma Grenier, Dorothy Brydges, Mae Luker, Austin, Clark, Kenneth and Clarence Eady. Grace’s family will receive friends at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munroe Ave. E. on Tuesday, November 27 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m.

Funeral Service will be held at Calvary Pentecostal Church on Wednesday, November 28 at 11 a.m. Interment will be at Horton Cemetery in the spring. Donations to Grove’s Park Lodge would be gratefully appreciated by the family. Condolences and donations may be made at mcphailandperkins.ca

McClinton, Joy

Peacefully at The Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior on Sunday evening, November 18th, 2018 at the age of 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Mel McClinton (2013). Joy is survived by her son, Jeff; 2 brothers: Garry Fitzpatrick (Pauline) and Bruce Fitzpatrick (late Gisele) as well as several nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by her parents: Henry and Hazel Fitzpatrick; a son, Stephen; brother, Lyle Fitzpatrick and sister, June Fitzpatrick.

Visitation took place at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday evening, November 23rd from 5 to 6:45 p.m. and where a Funeral Service was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel at 7 o’clock. Cremation followed with interment at the Albert Street Cemetery in Arnprior in the Spring of 2019.

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(1919 - 2018) Peacefully November 21, 2018 in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late Blake Millar.

Survived by her daughter Lynn (the late Ron).

Predeceased by her sons Jamie and Wayne. Survived by her brother Morris (Lois) and sister Eileen (Don).

Predeceased by brothers Willis (the late Shirley) and Jimmy (the late Brenda). She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.

Will fondly be remembered by Richard and Marian Fitzgibbons and Heather and Emerson Kinkaid. Friends may pay respects at C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc., 127 Church St., Almonte, ON. (613-256-3313) on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 from 12 pm to 2pm for a visitation and reception.

A Celebration of life will follow in the chapel at 2pm. Interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. A special thanks to Dr. Kiskis and all the people who worked and cared for Marjorie at the Arnprior Villa.

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Grant Malloch April 2nd, 1932 November 22nd, 2018 It is with great sadness that the family of Grant Malloch announce his passing on Thursday November 22nd, 2018 at the age of 86. Grant will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 66 years, Kathleen “Kaye” (Riley) and his children, Brian (Elizabeth), Hugh (Michelle), and Rick (Lynn). Grant was a passionate and caring ‘Poppa’ to his grandchildren and will be fondly remembered by all: Rian (Nicole), Graham (Lori), Megan, Brent and Kurtis. Grant will also be missed by great grandchildren; Liam, Hailey, Reeghan and Kai and by his sister, Harriett Perfitt. Grant was predeceased by his brother Stewart. Arrangements by the Boyce Funeral Home Ltd., 138 Daniel Street North, Arnprior. Visitation was held Sunday November 25th, 2018 from 6-8 p.m. and after 10:00 a.m. Monday. A Funeral Service in memory of Grant was held Monday November 26th, 2018 at the Boyce Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment Arnprior Malloch Road Cemetery. Those who so desire may make memorial donations in memory of Grant to the Grove Nursing Home Redevelopment Fund or the charity of their own choice.

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Retired Naval Chief Petty Officer 2nd Class Peacefully in Renfrew Hospice on Tuesday, November 20th, 2018 at the age of 77 years.

Richard Wayne Buelow of Lake Clear, ON, loving husband of Janice (nee Salsman). Dear father of Raquel (John) of Ottawa, Jason of Ottawa and Nathan (Karin) of Sooke, BC. Precious Grandpa to Katelyn (Brian), Connor, Sage, Rowan, Anise and Piper. Great Grandpa to Summer. Son of the late Henry Buelow and Elsie Gulick.

Brother to Joan Ethier of Napanee, Terry Buelow (Jan) of Round Lake Ctr, Debbie Couturier of Cobden and Penny Jermey (Gary) of Bath.

Richard proudly served in the Canadian Forces from 1961 to 1996. He retired from the Navy in 1986.

Richard received commendation from the US Secretary of the Navy and the Sergeant of the Royal Canadian Navy for his contribution aboard the USS Gearing and the USS Charles Cecil 1973-74 where he served as the Leading Antisubmarine Rocket Gunner’s Mate.

The Canadian Chief of Defence Staff acknowledged Richard’s contributions to the Canadian Patrol Frigate Project. He was also acknowledged for his work for the Canadian National Exhibition, his contributions aboard the Iroquois and the Halifax Destroyer Nipegon. His award for “Best All Round Man” for the Canadian Forces in 1962 was covered by the Eganville Leader.

Long time member and contributor of the Royal Canadian Legion both in Constance Bay and Eganville.

Service to be held at St. John’s Anglican Church, 125 Victoria St in Eganville on December 1st at 11:00 am followed by a Celebration of Life at the Royal Canadian Legion at 57 Pontiac St, Eganville On.

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PETTIGREW CLARENCE ROBERT Of Renfrew, and formerly of Cobden passed away peacefully in the Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Friday November 2, 2018 in his 94th year.

Clarence Pettigrew beloved husband of the late Mary Pettigrew nee Bennett. Special friend of Margaret McKenzie.

Dear father of Murray (Helen) Pettigrew, Ona (Reg Finan) and Barrie (Lynda) Pettigrew.

Also survived by 3 grandchildren Clint (Shelley) Pettigrew, Kimberly (Franko Koraca), Jason (Amber) Finan, 8 great-grandchildren Jessica, Emma, Rachel, Grace, Raegan, Mary, Evie and Liam. Predeceased by a grandson Robbie and his sister Lulu Calder.

Friends called at the Fraser-Morris and Heubner Funeral Home Cobden, Sunday November 4, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9pm and Monday from 9:30 until 10:30am, thence to the Whitewater Wesleyan Community Church Cobden for service at 11am.

Interment Howard Cemetery Foresters Falls. As expressions of sympathy donations to Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

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Dianne Alice (Price) Groce

July 24th, 1958 - November 21st, 2015 Three years since the sad day The one I loved was called away, God took her home, it was His will, But in my heart she liveth still.

Anastasia Coulas …Until We Meet Again Those special memories of you Will always bring a smile If only I could have you back For just a little while Then we could sit and talk again Just like we used to do You always meant so very much And always will do too The fact that you’re no longer here Will always cause me pain But you’re forever in my heart Until we meet again…

Love Amanda, Andrew & Mike

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Love you forever, Lisa, Dan, Jesse, Dylan and Jayme

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Peacefully at Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Sunday, November 18, 2018 in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Percy Eady (2005) and the late Winson Postma (1961).

Dear daughter of the late Alexander and Isabella (Stewart) Miller.

Loving mother of Isobel (Rick Harnish) of Regina, Elizabeth Donohue of Renfrew, Arnold Postma of Ottawa and Melissa (Shawn Friske) of Renfrew. Stepmother of Dorothy (Jack Latendresse) of Ardoch and Doug (Bernie) of Cape Breton Island. Special second mom to Corinna Brasil and Guy Haaima. Grandmother of Garett, Brett (Alnaar), Allison (Michael), Trish (Jason), Naomi, Chelsey (Phil), Jasmine (Josh), Meghan, Arjen, Moira, Cassidy, Jackie and Lori (Chris). Great-grandmother of Keenan, Secret, Leanna, Noah, Cailum, Nyah, Raina, Bryson, Blake and Mason. Dear sister of Nellie Barrie. Predeceased by her siblings Jim, Bertha, Cassie, Mackie and Bill. Sister-inlaw of Shirley Wotherspoon, Mabel Eady, Marilyn (Jack Abercrombie), Willis (Marv Riopelle) and Fetty Sponagle. Respects were made at the Zohr Family Funeral Home, 22 Raglan St. S., Renfrew with the funeral service will be conducted in Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church, Renfrew, on Thursday, November 22 at 11 am. For those desiring, donations to the Candlelighters (Childhood Cancer Foundation) would be appreciated and can be made online at www.zohrfuneralhome.com

HEBERT, William Lawrence “Larry”

QUINN, Doreen Margaret Jessica

(nee Dashney/Fisher) 1929-2018 Peacefully at St. Patrick’s Home on Saturday morning, November 17, 2018. Beloved wife of Ronald Quinn for 49 years. Predeceased by her parents: Morley Dashney, Jessica Chisholm and Mina Burns; brothers, Gerry Dashney and Bob Fisher and her sister, Mabel DaPrato. Doreen is survived by cousins and nieces. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in Canadian Martyrs Church, 100 Main Street, Ottawa on Wednesday morning, November 21st at 11:30 a.m. Visitation took place at the Church from 10:30 to Mass time. Interment followed at Capital Memorial Gardens, Ottawa.

Special thanks to the staff at St. Patrick’s Home and Colonel By Retirement Home for the loving care shown to Doreen. In memory of Doreen, please consider a donation to the Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County or Canadian Martyrs Church, Ottawa.

Entrusted to the professional care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.

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December 16, 1939 - November 21, 2018 (Retired Canada Post) Past Grand Knight of Third Degree Knights of Columbus, Council 2082, Arnprior and member of Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Canadian Martyrs Assembly 1597, Renfrew. Larry passed away at the Arnprior Hospital with loved ones by his side on Wednesday afternoon, November 21, 2018 at the age of 78 years. Larry became a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus in 1964 and a 4th degree in 1973. He retired from Canada Post in 1999 after 28 years service. Born and raised in Renfrew. Son of the late William Lawrence “Billy” Hebert (1977) and the late Maggie Louise “Peggy” Ritchie (1995). Beloved husband of Joan Nancy (nee Laderoute) for over 51 years. Father of Pamela Zervos (Gerry) of Toronto and Daniel Hebert (Laurie) of Arnprior. Grandfather of Emma and Hannah Zervos and Matthew and Christopher Hebert. Brother of Sr. Barbara Hebert CSC of the Holy Cross Order of Ottawa. Brother in law of the late Linda Lee (2017). Brother in law of Edward Lee of Renfrew. Uncle of Brenda, John and Janice Lee. Friends called at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Monday morning from 9:15 to 10:15. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, 295 Albert Street, Arnprior on Monday morning, November 26th at 11 o’clock.

Cremation followed with interment at the Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. Luncheon took place in the Parish Hall immediately following Mass. Members of the 3rd and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus assembled at the funeral home for prayers on Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock.

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IN MEMORIAM

Carol Ann Bennett

March 1st, 1958 - November 29th, 2016

A dear mother who passed away on Dec 3rd, 2017

Anastasia Coulas I thought of you today, but that is nothing new.

I thought about you yesterday and the days before that too.

I think of you in silence, I often speak your name.

All I have are memories, and your picture in a frame.

Your memory is a keepsake from which I’ll never part.

God has you in his arms, I have you in my heart.

Love Always Sharon & Lloyd

21.5 years ago, a disenchanted 32 year old boy met a beautiful but sad 39 year old girl.

Every time I think of you, I see the sun rising in your eyes and the stars and moon being lit up by your smile.

The last we left off, was with me driving off the road and Carol Ann becoming my Ditch Pig. A Love Story (part 2) Our relationship was growing at an electric pace. I wanted to try another romantic drive, but I chose to use the boat this time. We had been on the boat together several times before but I wanted this to be different. So we just went for a slow cruise where we could hear each other and the radio over the din of the motor.

This romantic cruise was great and I didn’t want it to end. But before it did I had to stop the boat because a beautiful song came on the radio. I jumped up and asked Carol Ann to dance. And we did. The best dance of my life happened right then and there in that small boat on that big lake while Ann Murray crooned “Could I Have This Dance?”

TO BE CONTINUED …

The times we had together and the times we had with the KID were just as special then as they are now. Nothing can take away what is in our hearts.

When November 29th, 2016 ended, It ended for me too; Tomorrow never came.

But the tears sure did.

And they still come everyday.

Love from Paul and Candice

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IN MEMORIAM

Heather Cavanagh August 31st 1946 - November 26th 1993 Mom, we still see your face before us Your voice we long to hear We miss and love you dearly God knows, we wish you were here.

25 years have come and gone already.

It seems like yesterday That the good Lord took you away from us and eased your pain.

Miss you Always and Forever.

Love: Michael, Delmer and Family

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Her memory is now my keepsake which with I’ll never part.

God has her in his keeping I have her in my heart.

Miss you every day, Ken, Kevin, Natalie, Stephen, Sandra, Grace & Blake

Of Anastasia Evelyn Coulas (nee Yolkowskie)

We sat beside your bedside, Our hearts were crushed and sore, We did our duty to the end, ‘Til we could do no more.

In tears we watched you sinking, We watched you fade away, And though our hearts were breaking, We knew you could not stay.

You left behind some aching hearts, That loved you most sincere, We never shall and never will, Forget you, Ryan dear.

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The Pembroke Community Choir presents an encore concert in Renfrew. “Night of Silence” is an evening of beautiful carols celebrating the Christmas Season.

Special guest soloist Jessica Belanger.

Monday, December 3, 7:30 pm Our Lady of Fatima Church Advance tickets $15 or $18 at the door. Tickets available at the TD Bank, Raglan Street South, Renfrew, and in Pembroke at the Pembroke Mall office, Kevin’s Flowers in Petawawa, or at the door.

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Auction 10 am – Viewing 9 am Estate of the Late Audrey Buckingham Mrs. Buckingham was a local Historian, Artist, Traveler and Enthusiastic Member of the Ottawa Valley Hunt Club for 45 years!

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If you are a 4th Class Power Engineer seeking an opportunity to take on a leadership role in a dynamic manufacturing facility, we encourage you to learn more about a career as an as an Operating Engineer Supervisor at Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited.

The Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited is one of Canada’s leading security printers, and our facilities run with optimal efficiency because of the great team of people working behind the scenes to keep it all operating smoothly. The Operating Engineer Supervisor is a critical part of this team and will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance, repair and operation of the boiler room and base building equipment of our Richmond Road facility.

In this role, you will: • Direct, supervise and train unionized shift engineers, shift operators, and operating assistants in their work duties and responsibilities to ensure the safe and effective operation and maintenance of the plant; • Authorize, approve and be responsible for all maintenance, repairs or work performed within the plant or in connection with associated equipment; • Document and implement all necessary maintenance plans and safety measures to manage, operate and maintain the plant in a safe condition; • Maintain accurate records on matters regarding the safe management, operation and maintenance of the plant; • Communicate plant maintenance requirements to management and coordinate the associated work action plans with the team, delegating responsibilities and ensuring the successful completion of action items; • Communicate the status of both routine and non-routine maintenance equipment schedules with production teams to ensure everyone is aware of any down-time in the equipment; and • Troubleshoot issues with equipment and repair where possible or communicate to management if/when new equipment is required for purchase.

• Be available to work 8hr shifts Monday-Friday starting at 6.30-7am.

Qualifications: • 4th Class Power Engineering Certificate • Knowledge of building mechanical systems, machinery, safety/security guidelines.

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• Ability to estimate man-hours, materials, and equipment necessary for maintenance and repair jobs.

• Ability to inspect and evaluate all maintenance and repairs completed throughout the building.

• Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, sketches, and specifications.

• Ability to keep records and make reports, using standard computerized business applications (Microsoft Office) • Be available for after-hours calls.

Interested candidates, apply online at: https://www.cbnco.com/careers/opportunities/ As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited is committed to achieving a skilled and diversified workforce that reflects the diversity of the Canadian population. We encourage applications from women, visible minorities, people with disabilities and Aboriginal people. Canadian Bank Note Company Limited is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of any accommodation measures you may require.

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Pacific Safety Products Inc. is an established industry leader in the design, production, distribution and sale of wearable armor and other safety products serving the law enforcement and defense sector located in Arnprior. We currently have an opportunity for the position of Customer Care Manager.

The Customer Care Manager is responsible for post-sales customer accounts and is the primary point of contact for our customers. By creating and maintaining outstanding customer relations they ensure our customers’ needs and our ability to execute on these needs are met.

Responsibilities • Initiates and drives activities that support the customer by leading special project teams to improve customer satisfaction and to define requirements and gather feedback • Reviews current business processes, recommends and implements process improvements to enhance customer satisfaction • Acts as the main interface for Operations department on bids and proposals • Ensures contract compliance with regards to deliverables, timelines and quality • Prepares monthly and quarterly reports on contract and non-contract performance • Supervises and provides coaching and guidance to Customer Service employees by overseeing employee hiring and terminations, training, performance evaluations and setting metrics for staff and department objectives • Assumes budget responsibilities for the Customer Service section of the Operations Department which also includes reviewing and recommending human resources requirements Job Requirements • Degree in Business Administration or related field is preferable • 5 to 6 years of business program and contract management experience in Defence, High Tech or Government • 2 to 3 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity • Experience in proposal writing will be considered an asset • Experience within the Military/Defence environment is an asset • High level of functional ability in Microsoft applications i.e. PowerPoint, Project, Excel, Word • Ability to be security cleared to Secret level To apply for this position, please forward a copy of your resume to the attention of Casey Fitzpatrick to psphr@safariland.com.

When applying please quote file no: MFG 18-007 We thank all applicants for their interest, however only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Pacific Safety Products is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require any form of accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources at 613-623-6001 ext. 260255 or email psphr@safariland.com. …we bring everyday heroes home safely.

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For over 60 years, Magellan Aerospace, Haley has been producing magnesium and aluminum castings for the aerospace industry.

Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley west of Renfrew, there is an immediate opening for a:

Product Technician Description: The Product Technician provides oversight to cost control, rework plans, corrective actions, and dispositions on parts assigned to him/her.

Qualifications: Candidates must possess: • Post-secondary education in a technical discipline • Drawing interpretation including GD&T • Excellent communication skills • Ability to manage priorities • 4 years of industry experience • Certificated Quality Technician (ASQ) is an asset This position would be ideally suited to individuals with a mechanical background and we encourage Technologists and Technicians to apply.

Salary commensurate with experience. We provide a comprehensive flex benefit plan along with company paid pension.

We thank all applicants, but only those invited to an interview will be contacted.

No telephone inquiries please Qualified applicants should submit their resume in confidence to: jobs.haley@magellan.aero

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MacKay Manor Inc – Renfrew County Addiction Supportive Housing Program We are currently seeking one (1) individual to join our team.

Part-Time Contract - Intensive Case Manager (one year) This position is available immediately The Renfrew County Addiction Supportive Housing Program (ASH) provides intensive case management and rent supplements to individuals who are frequent users of the addiction system and who are homeless, about to be homeless, or inadequately housed.

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IBS Paper Performance Group operates thirteen facilities globally in the custom design and manufacture of paper machine equipment. Recent worldwide demand has created several exceptional openings at our James Ross Limited Canadian plant:

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If you have a passion for working with various types of machinery and equipment, we want to hear from you. You will operate the industry’s most modern equipment, enjoy variety and release yourself from performing routine tasks.

QuALIfICATIoNS • Machinist Certificate with 2 – 5 Years’ experience and scheduling exposure • Enjoy machining custom and complex parts and equipment with high tolerances • Ability to read job packets and understand complex blueprints • CNC for lathes and milling machines Here’S WHAT our MACHINISTS GeT You will work with an established solid company in a clean, climate-controlled environment and enjoy a competitive salary ($23 - $27/hour) plus outstanding fringe benefits, health insurance, pension, vacation and holidays. Relocation assistance available if required. In the first instance, e-mail your résumé to: C.W. ArMSTroNG e-mail: hr@jamesross.com 1 877 779-2362 or (613) 498-2290 See our products at www.jamesross.ca (Please pass this opening along to others) HELP WANTED

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REASON FOR MOTHER'S TEARS REMAINED A MYSTERY WORDS OF JOY AND SADNESS FILLED HER DIARIES, MARY COOK RECALLS MARY COOK Column

The two coal oil lamps sat on the table, one at either end, giving off a small circle of light, that barely lit that corner of the kitchen. Over the table, hanging from the ceiling, was the Coleman lamp that was only lit when we had company. The little fragile wicks were too expensive to waste on family evenings only.

I could sense that all was not well. Mother was hunched over her diary, and I could see the pencil moving quickly, as if she had to get something down in a

hurry. Everyone but Father was sitting around the big pine table, busy with our own amusements, as we did every night after everything had been redded up.

Audrey and I were thumbing through the Eaton's catalogue, but I wasn't paying attention. My eyes were on Mother. Often she would write, pause a bit, and look up at the ceiling as if searching for the next word to write in her diary. But that night, there was no pausing. She was writing quickly, and once a page was filled, she flipped it over, and started anew.

She wasn't really writing in a diary. It wasn't like the one Santa had brought me for Christmas ... a little red

satin cover book with a gold clasp and its very own key.

No, Mother's diaries were scribblers bought at the one-cent sale at the drugstore. The covers looked like black oilcloth, and as soon as one was filled, it was put into the kitchen cupboard, not to be touched by anyone but Mother.

I had no idea what she wrote, but scarcely a night went by that she wasn't bent over her diaries at the kitchen table. That night, she seemed a million miles away. Often, she would write a few words, and then chuckle to herself. This night was different. Then I saw a tear roll down her cheek. She brushed it away quickly and kept at her frantic writing. What could she be putting down on paper? If it was upsetting, why did she write it in the first place?

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My sister noticed it, too, but said nothing. I shifted on the bench, and Audrey seemed to know that I was about to ask Mother if there was something wrong. Audrey put her hand on my arm, and I knew she was telling me to say nothing.

The frantic writing went on. My brothers were too busy at their own projects to take notice, and Father, sitting by the stove with the Ottawa Farm Journal, had fallen asleep. It was just my sister and I who could see the gentle tears on Mother's face.

Audrey made a big production of turning the pages of the catalogue and in a voice that was more shrill than usual, began pointing out things we could buy if money was no object. I tried to be interested, but it was so unusual for Mother to ever shed a tear, that my heart was heavy, and it was all I could do to sit quietly and

say nothing. Then the old CPR clock over the icebox struck, and it was time for bed. My three brothers raced for the stairs, Father roused from his chair at the stove, and Audrey closed the catalogue and nudged me away from the table.

Mother closed her diary and put her opened hands on its cover and just sat there looking around the kitchen, almost as if she was seeing it for the first time.

When I went to bed, I couldn't put out of my mind what I had seen at the kitchen table. What had Mother written that had caused her to shed a tear?

Audrey wouldn't talk about it and told me not to worry about it. Mother would be fine, she said.

The next morning, when I came down for breakfast, there was Mother making porridge at the Findlay Oval. She was whistling, as she often did while working

Mary is a longtime writer with several books in print and in electronic copies. Mary Cook's Memories appears as a regular column.

FARM FOR SALE at Dacre

341 Acres on Hwy 132 at the bridge

WATERFRONT Hunt camp and fully renovated 5 bedroom house with large new edition. 2-½ baths, large new kitchen, geothermal heat and woodstove. Outbuildings and 25’ pool.

Call 613-649-0283

OPEN HOUSE GUIDE Saturday, Dec. 1st 2-4 p.m.

Your Host: Helen Vincent 613-432-0058

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around the kitchen.

What had caused her sadness the night before?

Whatever it was, she had tucked it away and taken on another day on the farm which had become her home after many years of living in a big city. Little did I know that it would be decades before I would know what Mother would write in her diaries ... words of joy, words of gratitude, but often words of sadness would fill the pages.

Interested in an electronic version of Mary's books?

Go to smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.

96 Otteridge Ave (Hunter gAte SubdiviSiOn)

BEHIND THE GLASS: LOW CUP RESULTS ANDY SKLEPOWICZ The Renfrew men rolled into Arnprior and swept their four games against Deep River to build a lead atop the Low Cup standings. A sweep is unique enough, but what added to the story was that both teams were introducing a player playing in his first Low Cup game.

The team of Rob Warren, Don Rouble, Rory McKay and rookie Larry Beaton used a big four-ender to blow open a fairly close morning game and won 12-4 and then handily took the afternoon affair 13-2.

Brian Yolkowskie, Dave Eady, Andy Miller and newbie Brian Hewitt took charge early and played two steady games to win both handily and complete the sweep.

The biggest change in the curling rules this

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year is the five-rock rule and it was introduced to increase the chance of bigger end scores and to make the game more exciting. Because more rocks are in play early, it also helps teams to catch up when they have fallen behind. In its simplest form the rule states that teams cannot remove opposition rocks in the free guard zone (the area between the house and the hog line) until five rocks have been thrown. This ensures that a team can set up guards without the fear that they will just be removed. This leads to more rocks in play, precision draws and tap backs and exciting runbacks for runback doubles and triples. It greatly raises the importance of the lead position as the whole end is often determined by the execution of the leads.

53 James Street, beside Nick Smith Centre, Arnprior

39 Renfrew Avenue W., Suite 203, Renfrew, ON

613-432-8122 www.royallepageoneil.com

Helping you is what we do.

AGENt ON duty

Gerry O’Neil

Sherri Cobus

613-432-2333

613-432-1947

Broker of Record

gerryoneil@royallepage.ca

Real Estate Broker

sherricobus@royallepage.ca

mikecoulas@royallepage.ca

Sales Representative

613-433-2880

allisonmulvihill@royallepage.ca

Scott thompson Sales Representative

613-570-8468

scottthompson@royallepage.ca

Catherine O’Neil Real Estate Broker

613-432-0073

catherineoneil@royallepage.ca

35 LAURAINE CRESCENT 6 inch pine log chalet style home in the Hurd’s Lake Hamlet.

Approximately 12 years old, 2 beds, open concept living/dining/ kitchen w/ Jenn-air stove top & built-in oven. Air-tight wood stove, finished basement with rec room & laundry/utility area.

New propane furnace with central air and a 3 sided deck. Deeded private lake access with sandy beach & boat launch. See it now, buy it now and have possession for this summer!

$199,900

MLS# 1109261

Call Mike Coulas 613-432-0092 More information at “mikesells4u.ca”

560 RAGLAN STREET SOUTH Desirable Neighbourhood for this stately home!

Deep lot for privacy!

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

391 NEW STREET 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!

Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 www.sherricobusrealestate.ca $194,900

1112 STONE ROAd

1049 HALEY ROAd

PARTRIdGE dRIVE – CALABOGIE

1727 GARdEN OF EdEN

Paved road leads to this 3 bedrm, 2 bath home.

Located past Admaston School. Many updates here! Pellet stove in the basement. Lots of parking. Beautiful backyard.

Private 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Storey home situated on 1.31 Acres. Main level features large living room, eat-in kitchen & updated 4 pc bath. 2nd level with storage area and 2 bedrooms. New natural gas furnace & metal roof.

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!

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

Call Allison Mulvihill 613-433-2880 $169,000 MLS# 1133044

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

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

74 CASTLEFORd Rd.

627 FORTINGTON STREET

818 EIGHTH STREET

SOLD Thank You For Your Business!

Allison Mulvihill Sales Representative 613-433-2880

Superb location, 3bedrm bungalow! On paved road, close to the Ottawa River! Private but not secluded.

Impressive 3 Bay gar. Walk-out basement. Many updates incl; new floors & granite counters. New roof & New furnace. Att single garage. Beautiful grounds!

Call Sherri Cobus for details 613-432-1947. www.sherricobusrealestate.ca for more pics and info! $325,000

FOR LEASE! PUT YOUR BUSINESS WHERE IT CAN BE SEEN! Unit 1 offers 3600 square feet and the unit 2 is 1010 square feet.

Landscaping done for this building and plenty of natural light in unit 1. $12.00 psf plus TMI [Taxes, Maintenance & Insurance] of $9.50.

Make the leap and show people you are in business!

Call Cathy or Gerry O’Neil 613-432-2333

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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

613-432-0092

Allison Mulvihill

FEATURE PROPERTY

Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 www.sherricobusrealestate.ca $169,900 Office WarehOuse shOWrOOm fOr rent in arnpriOr

Mike Coulas

Sales Representative

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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

Broker of Record

Real Estate Broker

Real Estate Broker

Real Estate Representative

Real Estate Representative

Real Estate Representative

Cell 432-0041

Cell 433-4082

Cell 433-2254

Cell 433-1191

vincent.johnston@century21.ca

margaret.dubeau@century21.ca

Cell 432-1830 morris.eady@century21.ca

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613-432-2100 www.century21.ca/eadyrealty

Cell 433-2681 kelly.derue@century21.ca

dennis.yakaback@century21.ca

charlene.riopelle@century21.ca

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AFFORDABLE 1 BEDROOM ON A DEEP TOWN LOT WITH A VIEW OF THE SWINGING BRIDGE AND PARK

511 neW street

554 suLLIvan street

FRESHLY UPDATED 3 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME WITH A FENCED IN YARD. NEW FLOORING, PAINT, BATHROOM, UPDATED KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS. NATURAL GAS AND CENTRAL A/C. MLS# 1133368

CUTE AND COZY, THIS 2 BEDROOM HOME HAS AN UPDATED KITCHEN, FINISHED BASEMENT AND A PRIVATE REAR YARD MLS# 1133298

IN TOWN BUT WITH A HILLSIDE COUNTRY FEEL. 259 FT X 468 FT LOT. 3 + 1 BEDROOMS, 2 ½ BATHROOMS, HUGE 2 CAR GARAGE, VAULTED CEILING AND PRIVATE BACKYARD/SUNDECK. TAKE A LOOK! MLS# 1122677

55 MutuaL avenue

VinCe JohnsTon: 613-433-2254

Dennis yaKaBaCK: 613-432-0041

Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681

ViCe JohnsTon: 613-433-2254

$219,900

$159,900

501 Bruce street

$319,900

MLS# 1124910

$104,900

neW LIstInG

Give me a call to put your home

here!!

MARGARET DUBEAU: 613-433-1191

51 McBrIDe rOaD 4 BEDROOM, 2 FULL BATHS. CENTRAL LOCATION, QUIET STREET. MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY.

2425 eaDy rOaD 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

148 FareWeLL

Charlene riopelle: 613-433-4082

VinCe JohnsTon: 613-433-2254

$319,000

1 MILE FROM RENFREW ON AN ACRE LOT (643 FT X 188 FT) THIS LOG HOME WAS BUILT IN 2017. 3 + 1 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHROOMS, 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE, CATHEDRAL CEILING, UNIQUE MODERN STYLING. MLS# 1130706 $389,000

MLS# 1128028

$149,900

MarGareT DuBeau: 433-1191

thInk sPrInG… 31342 hIGhWay 41

37 BLackBurn rOaD

THERE’S STILL TIME TO WRAP IT UP FOR CHRISTMAS! FOUR YEAR OLD HOME IN IMMACULATE CONDITION. 3 BEDROOMS, PARTIALLY FINISHED LOWER LEVEL, ATTACHED SINGLE GARAGE. MLS# 1121336

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

Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681

Dennis yaKaBaCK: 613-432-0041

$299,900

FOr rent cOMMercIaL sPace FOr rent

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GROUND FLOOR IN RENFREW’S DOWNTOWN CORE. 1650 SQUARE FEET WITH 2 WASHROOMS AND SECURE STORAGE VAULT Call Morris eaDy: 613-432-1830

$329,900

$358,500

Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681

$42,000/each

Call Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681 Golf Course livinG

4270 hIGhWay 60

Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681

VinCe JohnsTon: 613-433-2254

60 PLaunt street n.

1251 LOWer sPruce heDGe rOaD

DENNIS YaKaBaCK Real Estate Broker Cell 432-0041

S O L D

296 McMahOn rOaD

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

NICELY TREED LOT. 112 FEET OF FRONTAGE ON REIDS LAKE, 112 FEET X 709 FEET. MLS# 1089637

Charlene riopelle: 613-433-4082

MarGareT DuBeau: 613-433-1191

$57,000

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

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

$244,900

0 McGarry avenue

PriCe reduCed

14 ACRE HOBBY GARM WITH HIGHWAY ACCESS. 10 MINUTES TO RENFREW, 5 MINUTES TO DOUGLAS. 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, LARGE MAIN FLOOR FAMILY ROOM MLS# 1103947

24 LaureL crescent ALL BRICK BUNGALOW WITH ATTACHED 3 SEASON ROOM & 2 CAR GARAGE, PLUS A DETACHED GARAGE ON 121 FT X 296 FT LOT. 3 + 1 BEDROOMS, REC ROOM W/ NATURAL GAS FIREPLACE, 3 BATHS, EXTRA LARGE PAVED DRIVEWAY ON A CUL-DE-SAC. MLS# 1132704

TWO 1.5 ACRE BUILDING LOTS ON BURNSTOWN ROAD, BETWEEN BURNSTOWN AND WHITE LAKE MLS# 1106949 & 1106954

$279,900

MaRGaREt DUBEaU Real Estate Representative CELL 433-1191

S O L D

$48,500

166 Bruce street

MLS# 1124909

GREAT LAYOUT IS A HIGHLIGHT OF THIS 3 BEDROOM, 1 ½ STOREY HOME. NEW GAS FURNACE. UPDATED SHINGLES. PARK LIKE REAR YARD. FLEXIBLE POSSESSION MLS# 1132541

Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681

Denis yaKaBaCK: 613-432-0041

LOt 16 charLIes Lane

On Duty thIs WeekenD

98 Bank street

$239,900

$109,900

Nicely treeD lot oN charlie’S laNe With ShareD oWNerShip oF lovely WaterFroNt AffordAble wAy to enjoy the MAdAwAskA river

DENNIS YaKaBaCK Real Estate Broker Cell 432-0041

S O L D

KELLY DERUE REaL EStatE BROKER Cell 433-2681

kelly.derue@century21.ca I welcome your weekend call on any listed property

www.remaxrenfrew.com

Metro City Realty Ltd. (Renfrew) Brokerage A locally owned Independent ndependent Member Broker

OPEN HOuSE 96 Otteridge Ave

HELEN VINCENT

ROSS PEEVER

DAVID VINCENT

PETER VINCENT

613-433-1133

613-401-2824

613-432-0319

BROKER OF RECORD

Sales Representative

helen@remaxrenfrew.com

ross@remaxrenfrew.com

613-432-0058

Sales Representative

david@remaxrenfrew.com

NEWNG LISTI

NEWNG LISTI

BROKER

peter@remaxrenfrew.com

NEW E PRIC

(Hunter gAte SubdiviSiOn)

SAturdAy, dec. 1St 2-4 p.m.

Proceed on O’Brien Rd to Tim Horton’s and turn north at the lights and then travel straight ahead to 96 Otteridge Ave (Home is on the left!!)

Hope to see you there.

Your Host: Helen Vincent 432-0058

NEW E PRIC

5 LEGREE ST. CALABOGIE

Now 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.

304 SIDNEy AVENuE

Totally remodeled 1 1/2 story home with income Micro fit 5.4 kw system on roof averaging $4000. per year. 20 year contract ending 2033. New kitchen cupboards, all new stainless steel appliances, dining room, living room, master bedroom and 1 4 piece bathroom all on the main floor. 2nd floor has 2 bedrooms. Hardwood floors throughout, full unfinished basement, natural gas furnace and central air. On demand hot water tank is 2 years old, home is fully re insulated, R 60 in the attic and R 35 in the basement. One of a kind. $225,000. MLS# 1132872. Ross Peever 613-432-1133.

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

Located just off Stewart Street is this 3 bedroom bungalow. Eat in kitchen, spacious living room, 4 pce bath, detached single garage and walk up attic.

Location is quiet and living is economical.

Call Helen to view at 432-0058

302 CuLHANE RD.

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.

416 ASHDAD ROAD

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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39 HArAmiS drive

88 Otteridge Ave

(mAnOr eStAteS SubdiviSiOn)

You need to view this to appreciate the quality that awaits you!

4 bedroom, 2 storey home with all the “bells and whistles”. 3 floors completely finished! Sunken living room with gas fireplace, amazing kitchen and dining area, separate dining room, den and ½ bath. Second level with bedrooms and 2 full baths. Lower level has family room and 5th bedroom plus storage. Fenced yard and landscaped lot, detached single garage and paved drive – it is a beauty! Call Helen to see it at 432-0058

67 KNIGHT STREET - TWP OF HORTON

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 $$339,000.

Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

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

LE G A S IN D N E P 911 rAglAn St. S

Asking $239,900 for this spacious brick three bedroom bungalow with fully finished basement, gleaming hardwood floors, gas heat and central air.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

70 LoT# ,900 9 5 2 $ # 74 LoT 900 $279,

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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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.

2003

1312 BONNECHERE ROAD

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.

LOOK AT WHAT IS HERE IN HUNTER GATE!

SubdiviSion PhaSe 4 BuNGALOW LIVING

314 & 316 FORESTVIEW CRESCENT

LE G A S IN D N E P 81 FLyING CLuB ROAD

Asking $325,000 for this 4 BR, 2 bath, waterfront home on the Madawaska River in Griffith, updated throughout.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

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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.

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70 & 74 SpringtOwn bridge rd.

SpringtOwn

Hunter gAte SubdiviSiOn

Construction is moving well and shortly this home will be completely ready for a buyer to occupy! Outstanding floor plan, good sized living room and dining room with much natural light and spacious kitchen with granite couters (well equipped) ICF construction complete. 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, laundry on main floor as well. Hardwood and ceramic. You will be thrilled to see this!

Call Helen at 432-0058

67 KNIGHT ST - TWP OF HORTON

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. Now asking $339,000.

Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133

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