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NEWSMAKER OF THE YEAR: RECONSTRUCTION JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com The Renfrew Newsmaker of the Year isn't one person, it's the work of many.

Having the biggest impact on the Renfrew area in 2018 were the infrastructure improvements that have transformed the town's main street as well as upgraded several connecting streets and paths in a corridor through the centre of town.

Included were $160,000 in Swinging Bridge repairs. The popular Renfrew landmark received new boards, anchor bolts and "quite a bit of structure work" that should make it safely last another 15-20 years before needing another upgrade.

The main project involved the $8-million reconstruction of Raglan Street through the downtown complete with water, sewer and drainage upgrades.

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Barnet Boulevard and replacement of the Munroe Avenue culvert - caused challenges for motorists and downtown merchants.

However, the project finished on time and on budget allowing the downtown to return to normal in time for the Christmas rush.

The construction paves the way for connector link work in 2019 on Stewart and Raglan streets as well as upgrading of several side streets. It could also lead to more multi-use pathways like the one along O'Brien Road to enhance connections to the Algonquin Trail as it grows in importance as a major tourist draw up and down the Valley.

Renfrew's Swinging Bridge makes for a picturesque scene on a snowy night. It was upgraded in one of many infrastructure improvement projects in Renfew in the past year.

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EDUCATION KEY TO COMBAT SEX TRAFFICKING 'CRISIS,' RENFREW AREA ROUNDTABLE TOLD JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com While it's important to help victims of sex trafficking escape their exploiters, it's also vital to prevent young people from being pulled into the web in the first place.

That came through loud and clear at the sex trafficking roundtable hosted by Ontario Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Lisa MacLeod in Admaston/Bromley Dec. 14.

MacLeod said police officers and teachers should have training so they can join social workers in flagging youngsters who may be vulnerable or victimized by sex trafficking. Hotel clerks and security guards should also be encouraged to speak up when they see women being exploited, she added.

Phoenix Centre executive director Greg Lubimiv called prevention a "key area" that will only be effective with co-operation from the school system. And not just Grade 11 and 12, but much

earlier for early intervention, he said.

Lubimiv said the Ministry of Education needs to be at the table to ensure the information is standardized at all schools.

JoAnne Brooks of the Renfrew County Sexual Assault Centre agreed awareness is important, but suggested the provincial government shouldn't be turning the sex-ed curriculum back to 1997 if it wants students to be warned about human trafficking.

OPP Staff Sgt. Jennifer Patton said that when faced with a growing human trafficking problem in the Quinte area, the police went to the school system for help in spreading awareness. While the Catholic board welcomed the idea, the public board indicated it was "too delicate a topic" for their students. Yet students are warned about the dangers of alcohol, smoking, drugs and distracted driving, she said.

So police went directly to

THE ISSUE: DISCOURAGING YOUTH FROM BEING DRAWN INTO SEX TRAFFICKING LOCAL IMPACT: THE PROBLEM IS SPREADING INTO RURAL AREAS SUCH AS RENFREW COUNTY teachers to spread the message.

The roundtable participants agreed that it isn't just students who need to be more aware of the problem.

Parents, other professionals and the general public all need to know how widespread it is.

Lubimiv said sex trafficking warning signs should be included in parenting courses, because youth-family relations play a major role in determining vulnerability.

"Parents should know the risk factors."

It is important to remember there are boys "caught

John Carter/Metroland Phoenix Centre executive director Greg Libimiv stresses the importance of education in preventing sex trafficking and violence against women as Jennifer Valiquette, program manager of the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Regional Assault Care Program, listens intently. up in same web" as the girls, he noted.

Patton compared the issue to that of domestic violence, which was rarely talked about 25 years ago.

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When the Social Services Minister announced more funding to combat sex trafficking, local professionals met with her to discuss ways to stop youth from getting involved in the sex trade in the first place.

I would like to express my immense gratitude to everyone who chooses to support RVH. Your generosity allows our Medical Imaging Department to remain state of the art.

Our technologists and sonographers receive specialized training on every new piece of equipment ensuring that you are receiving the most up-to-date techniques. Thank you to everyone for helping to bring the best of care closest to home!

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GRAND ROUNDS The physicians and staff at Renfrew Victoria Hospital work every day to fulfill the RVH mission: “To provide the best possible healthcare experience for our patients and their families.”

This would not be possible without the steadfast support of our community. Because of you we are able to upgrade equipment, modernize our facility and provide a wide selection of inpatient, outpatient, outreach and regional services.

Thank you for investing in quality care close to home—you make a difference.

gesting action if they suspect abuse, she said. Likewise, "we should no longer be afraid to bring (sex trafficking) up.

MacLeod noted she recently raised sex trafficking in a speech to the Canadian Club. While it isn't a topic members were likely com-

fortable with, it is important for them to hear that the problem is reaching a "crisis level," said MacLeod.

"I wanted people to leave exhausted, traumatized and deflated, because that's the only way they'll understand that this is happening."

As well, it's important to impress on "johns" that they are helping to exploit victims and often contributing to the guns and gang problem in the province, said MacLeod.

Victims Services of Renfrew County executive director Lisa Oegema said it would be easier to deal with the problem if people saw exploited sex workers as victims and not dismiss them as drug addicts or "crazy."

The generous support of our community has provided physicians with the tools they need to deliver outstanding, high quality care to our patients.

—Dr. Steve Radke, RVH Chief of Staff

I am a cancer survivor. Among many others, I was fortunate enough to be able to have my treatments at the RVH. All the departments at the RVH care for you with such compassion and dedication. We are so fortunate to have such a caring hospital and environment in our community. I thank you for your support.

—Lisa Philips

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

RENFREW YEAR IN REVIEW FOR 2018: WHAT WERE YOUR MOST-READ STORIES? HOLLIE PRATT-CAMPBELL hpratt-campbell@ metroland.com Elections.

Attempted murder charges. Visits from important celebrities and public figures. Lots happened in the Ottawa Valley in 2018. A look back at what people were reading on insideottawavalley.com is a trip down local news memory lane.

Below are the top stories of the year in terms of most-read online, excluding police briefs, missing persons alerts and listicles.

1) Home health care provider under fire in southern Renfrew county Murray MacDonald and his daughter Judy were fed up with ParaMed, the company that visits twice a day to administer her medication. They wanted fewer missed or late visits, or a systemic change by the government.

2) Driver crashes through Renfrew beer

John Carter/Metroland Among Renfrew's top-read stories were accounts of the storm that ripped through the Ottawa Valley, causing significant damage in the Calabogie area. store window - No charges were laid after an elderly woman drove her car into the Renfrew beer store in early December. Police said it appeared she hit the accelerator rather than the brake.

3) Storm rips through Ottawa Valley, causes significant damage in Calabogie area - The Calabogie region was hit hard by a

mid-September storm that Environment Canada later confirmed was a tornado.

The Mercury covered this event extensively, with stories about the many people whose homes were damaged and those who were injured by the tornado.

4) Body of Logos Land drowning victim recovered - The body of the young woman who went

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deep, according to OPP. 5) Crash victim remembered at Cobden Fair opening - Adam MacGregor, a 38-year-old Cobden man, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 23 in a collision on Highway 17. He was honoured at the Cobden Fair the following day.

6) Ontario health ministry silent after Renfrew woman says husband punished for refusing services - An Ontario ministry didn't deny reports that athome patients are facing reprisals for complaining or refusing services. Several patients close to home-care services contacted Metroland Media to say they fear similar repercussions for complaining.

7) Renfrew anti-poverty activist mourned - Joanne Ciphery of Renfrew was killed in a motorcycle crash south of Calabogie on Sept. 9. She was remembered for her generosity and anti-poverty activism.

8) Renfrew man tells harrowing tale of surviv-

ing tornado - Derek Dunn's story about Ryan Vincent, who was seriously injured when September's tornado struck a small island in nearby White Lake, emphasized how widespread the tornado's path was.

Vincent's powerful and inspiring story was widelyread.

9) Six Renfrew County Paramedic units dispatched to Ottawa - Numerous Renfrew County Paramedics (RCP) are now assisting their neighbours in Ottawa - more than 100 kilometres away - putting a major strain on local resources. A February story

by Tiffany Lepack took a look at this issue.

10) Fire consumes home in Renfrew - A fire broke out late in the morning of Oct. 30 on Mary Avenue in Renfrew, consuming the building up through the roof within an hour. Derek Dunn's aweinspiring photos of firefighters battling the blaze got a lot of looks online.

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AVOID PARTY POLITICS, MAYOR WARNS MUNICIPAL COUNCILLORS JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com In his inaugural address, Admaston/Bromley Mayor Michael Donohue warned against party politics sneaking into municipal politics.

In setting priorities for 2019, he noted councillors are "keenly aware" from what they heard during the election campaign that the main areas of concern in the township are taxes, roads and internet service.

Unlike most other area councils, Admaston/Bromley's inaugural meeting on Dec. 6 featured plenty of business once the five members - all returnees - recited the declaration of office and Donohue had given his ora-

tion. Council recognized the township's 2018 achievers, and tackled a series of issues from cannabis regulations to voter accessibility.

The awards helped swell the public gallery on hand to see the new council sworn into office.

Donohue, who was acclaimed to a second term as mayor after four years as councillor, congratulated returning Coun. Bob Dick, Michael Quilty, Bob Hall and Kevin Legris. "Each is driven only by what they consider the interests of our community," he said.

Quilty was appointed deputy mayor for the fouryear term.

Donohue also praised unsuccessful candidates

Angela Field and Jamieson Dyer, saying that he would not be surprised to see them serve on council one day. He noted that they continue to contribute as president of the Admaston Recreation Committee and chair of the Police Services Board, respectively.

He also applauded the township's "outstanding staff," led by Annette Gilchrist and Chris Kunopaski, for "making the mayor's job easy."

Donohue raised the issue of party politics, pointing out that media reports after the Oct. 22 election had suggested some councillors in a neighbouring municipality may have been defeated because of political party affil-

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"It was driven only and always by what Kevin or Bob or Mike thought best for Admaston/Bromley. I would countenance nothing less."

Regarding ratepayers' priorities, Donohue said that they begin with taxation and "receiving good value for money spent."

As for roads, council is committed to maintain and rehabilitate the township's 300-kilometre road network, according to the "carefully considered" Asset Management Plan (thanks to the electronic scan of all township roads to identify subsurface issues) - and adhering to its "disciplined" capital replacement schedule, he said. While road maintenance has benefitted from lower fuel costs and the "unceasing efforts" of staff to

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To help afford continued work, particularly as base provincial funding continues to drop, "we will leave no stone unturned in seeking funding streams from sources other than the municipal levy."

Donohue said that council does not believe policing costs are justly distributed, so will continue to advocate for a more equitable costing formula.

Donohue added that collaboration with the county and other Eastern Ontario municipalities is key to addressing several significant issues, including reducing the gaps in high-speed internet service and number of doctors between the urban and rural areas of the province.

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Other tasks facing council include expansion of the Osceola landfill, and implementing the Economic Development Strategy and Plan completed in the spring.

Donohue expressed confidence that test well results show the groundwater concerns that held up the landfill expansion approval are not a threat, and the green light will be given soon.

The economic development strategy, formed with "enormous contribution from our business community," has Donohue "excited at how we can continue to revitalize and invigorate our township."

In summing up, Donohue said that there's much for council to both begin and build upon in this term.

While Admaston/Bromley is considered one of the most "boring" administrations in the county, "it behooves me to point out there have been myriad debates and questions that have elicited vehement debate around this table. They have at every turn been respectful disagreements, an unstated acknowledgement by each member that these spring from the others' passion for our community," he said.

"When a matter is decided it is accepted. Perhaps legislative assemblies everywhere would be better served by a little more boring."

Among those in the audience was Renfrew County Warden Jennifer Murphy, who congratulated the councillors and assured them the county would continue to lobby against proposed official plan changes that limit growth and ambulance policies detrimental to local patients.

"We will work on them together to make the whole county a better place to live," she said.

Nikky Dubeau photos Left: Horton deputy fire chief Allan Cole receives his 25-year service award from Horton CAO/clerk Hope Dillabough, Coun. Doug Humphries, Mayor Dave Bennett and Coun. Tom Webster.

Right: Horton roads superintendent Rod Eady receives his 30-year service award from Coun. Doug Humphries, Deputy Mayor Glen Campbell, CAO/clerk Hope Dillabough, Mayor Dave Bennett, Coun.

Tom Webster and Coun. Lane Cleroux.

COLE, EADY RECEIVE HORTON SERVICE AWARDS JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com Two long-serving Horton employees were recognized for their considerable contributions to the township in service awards ceremonies just prior to Christmas.

In officiating at the ceremony, Horton chief administrative officer/clerk Hope Dillabough explained why the two deserved the awards.

"At this time, I would like to acknowledge all the hard-working, dedicated employees who make this township run on, not only on a day-to-day operational basis, but essentially on call 24-7. Whether it's the public works department, office staff or the fire department, their devoted effort is, indeed, recognized.

"Without their professionalism, dedication, hard work, knowledge and

exceptional skills and abilities, this township would not operate as smoothly as they continually make it appear to.

"It takes many hands to make light work and the teamwork of these individuals is second to none. We really are a great team.

"Two of our employees are up for service awards this year.

"The first award goes to someone who has served the Horton Fire Depart-

ment for 25 years. His commitment, expertise and proficiency to not only the department but to the township as a whole does not go unnoticed.

"Allan Cole is a leader and those who serve under him respect him, whether he's in his fire gear or dressed up as his alter ego Sparky.

"He cares wholeheartedly about this community and everyone's safety and commits numerous

hours every week to ensure the job is done effectively and efficiently. Seldom, does he miss a Monday night at the fire hall.

"Deputy Fire Chief Allan Cole, would you please come up and receive your 25 years of service award.

"The second service award goes to someone who wears the Township of Horton on his sleeve. He knows every bend and curve in the road, every laneway, every household and every Tom, Dick or Harry that lives there, all by heart.

"He is always a phone

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call away, any time of day or night and always ready to lend a helping hand when needed. His extraordinary devotion, loyalty and commitment to this township and his fellow employees is invaluable and remarkable.

"Roads superintendent Rod Eady has worked for the township's public works department for 30 years and, if I may, I speak for all staff when saying I can't imagine this township running without him.

"Rod, would you please come up and receive your 30 years' service award."

McNab/Braeside Township Times Upcoming Meetings:

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January 15 – Special Council Meeting – 6:00 p.m.

January 15 – Public Meeting Under the Planning Act – 6:30 p.m.

January 15 – Public Meeting Under the Planning Act – 6:45 p.m.

January 15 – Planning Advisory Committee – 7:00 p.m.

January 22 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

February 5 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

We’d like to send out a special congratulations to the Ontario Strong Ladies Fastball Masters team that enjoyed success in their tournament earlier this fall in the South Pacific.

Many of these athletes utilize McNab/Braeside facilities regularly, so we are very proud that they achieved success on the international stage! Great job ladies!

Winter Parking & Snow Removal – IN EFFECT NOW!

Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Township of McNab/Braeside intends to consider passing a By-law to adopt the 2019 Operating and Capital budgets in accordance with Section 290 of the Municipal Act, 2001 at the Regular Meeting of Council to be held on January 22, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at the Township Council Chambers, 2508 Russett Drive.

NOTE: No person shall push, blow or place snow on or across any Township street or road allowance.

Volunteers Needed!!!

Our Recreation Department requires some qualified candidates to assist as volunteer staff. Positions include volunteer servers, canteen staff and event/activity facilitators.

Servers must have a current smart serve certification or be willing to undergo a course.

All volunteers are required to provide a vulnerable sector check, however, costs of these qualifications will be covered by the Township, should you be the successful candidate.

High school students required to fulfill obligations with respect to secondary school graduation process are eligible to apply, however there are restrictions relating to age when alcohol service is involved. If interested in one of the positions listed above, please e-mail recreation@mcnabbraeside.com.

Upcoming Recreation Programs

Line Dancing will Val Penno will begin again in January. Registration is required so please email Scott for information.

Pickle ball returns to McNab Public School Wednesday nights beginning January 9th.

Hockey Skills Program with Scott and the Arnprior Packers Jr Team begins Jan 15th.

Check Facebook for info and registration info.

Save the dates for our winter carnivals Feb 2nd in Braeside and Feb 23rd in White Lake.

Our Festival of Outdoor Rinks is Feb 8-10, including a Pond Hockey Tournament on Feb 9th in White Lake.

We are finalizing details for our Snow Shoe Trek Series. Stay tuned in the new year!

For all information regarding programs call Scott at 613-623-5756 x232 or email sconroy@mcnabbraeside.com.

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Happy Holidays from the Township of McNab/Braeside Recreation Department! We’d like to wish all residents, Committee members, volunteers, event and league organizers as well as participants all the best in 2019!

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NEW HOURS, OTHER CHANGES AT RENFREW PUBLIC LIBARY IN 2019 SHERRY HAAIMA sherr y.haaima@ metroland.com "A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people. It is a never-failing spring in the desert."

Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish born American steelmaker, left millions to fund the building of libraries, believing free public libraries gave all the chance educate and lift themselves whatever their origins. Years after its beginnings, it was Carnegie Institute funding that helped build the Renfrew Public Library's (RPL) existing building, which has become so much more than just a place to borrow books.

"It is a vibrant public library, with public computers, WiFi, movies, magazines, newspapers, audiobooks, TV series, lots of programs for all ages, and great service - all for free!" says the organization's

website.

The library has evolved over the years and Jan. 2 sees new changes at the local institution.

"We're changing our hours, that's the biggest thing," says RPL chief librarian/CEO Kelly Thompson. Feedback from surveys spurred the change. Since there was no money to add hours, "we've taken the hours and reconfigured them."

Monday, Wednesday and Friday, the library will open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Tuesday and Thursday hours will run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and the library will open on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3:30. p.m.

"It's going to be a sixmonth pilot project; we're going to gather feedback.

Nothing is set in stone," said Thompson.

With an eye to improving access for everyone, changes have been made to the circulation policy, as well.

"We are reducing fines for overdue materials in the children's collection, teen collection and family and children's DVDs, and our fax rates," she said.

"We want more teens and kids to use the library. It's harder for them and we want to give them a little bit of a break. We've also reduced what we charge if you lose your card for teens and children, from $5 to $3."

The policy when it comes to fines is also changing. "As long as your fines are under $30 and you've returned the materials you can continue to borrow," said Thompson.

"And we'll always work with you to make payment plans."

Loan periods for some items are changing. TV series, family DVDS and video games will now be loaned for 10 days from the previous seven.

Non-resident fees are increasing $10 a year.

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Renfrew will pay $55/person annually for their membership.

"Or a new option, for $70 the whole family can have a card," said Thompson.

"We'll also do six-month memberships - $28 per person and $36 for family."

Membership for Renfrew residents and students is free.

"If you live in Renfrew, go to school in Renfrew, own a property or a business or live in a First Nations community, your card is free," said Thompson, noting teachers also receive free membership during the school term.

Library correspondence is getting more hightech, as well. Overdue, reserve, and coming due notices will soon be available via email or text.

In a library report to town council Dec. 11, Coun.

Andrew Evans noted user numbers in the summer were down, but that was understandable with the Raglan Street construc-

John Carter/Metroland The Renfrew Public Library's own Christmas elf Susan Klinck reads (performs) 'Bear Stays Up for Christmas' to the delight of Melodie Hanniman-Donegan (with a bear), Makita Antler and other children and parents at the library's Traditional Christmas celebration. The event also included musical entertainment by Mary Etmanski and Aggie Pilon. tion and children's library renovations. Now both are complete, the numbers are "back on track," he said.

Evans said one of the highlights of 2018 was the library's involvement in The World Remembers project. The library displayed more than a million names of war dead from 1918 shown over 11.5 hours on a screen in the library.

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asked about the status of the program building, the subject of a report by engineer John MacIntyre and a review by the town's building inspector. Evans said the building has been judged safe for tenants, the Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Business Improvement Association, but eventually upgrading will be necessary.

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'STRONG' TURNOUT FOR GOURLEY'S DEER HUNT CONTEST

raisers wouldn't be possible without the continued support of sponsors, entrants, customers, staff and friends.

This year's contest winners were: BUCK: First Sam Strong - 229 pounds, nine point, Second Shane Gibbons - 226.8 pounds, nine point, third Carrie Griffith 225.8 pounds, 12 point, fourth Troy Leclaire - 220.2 pounds, nine point; DOE: First Ed Vessel - 155.6 pounds, second Billy McHale - 144.6 pounds, third George Griffith 142.2 pounds, fourth Mark Schroeder 140.4 pounds; RACK WITH MOST POINTS: Bill Wheeler - 14 point buck; WEIRDEST RACK: Chase Richards corkscrew point; YOUTH DIVISION: First Josie Barr 177 pounds, eight point, second Chase Richards - 111.6 pounds, three point, third Austin Legris - 107.4 pounds, doe; YOUNGEST SUCCESSFUL HUNTER: 12-year-old Austin Legris; RACK WITH MOST POINTS BY YOUTH: Josie Barr - 8 point.

The contest also featured several special prizes and draws thanks to a large number of supportive sponsors. A list of the winners is available on Gourley's Outdoors Facebook page.

JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com It was a lively deer hunt for many in the Upper Ottawa Valley, if the number of entries in Gourley's annual deer contest is any indication.

Gourley's Outdoors owner Keith Gourley reports that 115 deer were weighed over the two-week hunt, compared to 75 last year. In all there were 701 hunters entered in the popular annual contest, up about 70 or 80 over 2017.

"Overall it was a good year," said Gourley. He noted that the hunt, which ran Nov. 5 to 18, didn't start so well with cold rain the first couple of days, but it improved greatly after that.

Hunters reported seeing many does and fawns, but the bucks were more elusive, he said. Perhaps that's why while the numbers of weighed bucks were up, the size was down, he noted.

The success of the contest translated into an impressive contribution of $3,355 to Hospice Renfrew. That comes on the heels of a major donation of $3,635 for Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH), raised at Gourley's barbecue and bake sale earlier this

Facebook photos Left: Sam Strong, who weighed in the largest buck (229 lb.) for the Gourley's Outdoors deer hunt contest, collects his first-place and draw prizes. Right: The youngest successful hunter in Gourley's Outdoors deer hunt, 12-year-old Austin Legris, receives a Helle custom engraved knife donated by the Renfrew County Quality Deer Management Association. He also finished third in the youth division with a 107.4-lb. doe. fall. The store on Highway 132 in Admaston/Bromley also collected another $500 for RVH and $637 for the Renfrew Fish and

Game Club in 50/50 draws and a Sweet Feed Financials promotion.

Gourlay said the contest and the fund-

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NEWS

UPCOMING HOLIDAY PUBLIC SKATES Wednesday, January 2nd from 3:30 – 4:30pm Thursday, January 3rd from 3:30 – 4:30pm Friday, January 4th from 3:30 – 4:30pm Saturday, January 5th from 6 – 7pm

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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF RENFREW APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARDS & COMMITTEES

January Recreation Programs

Registration is available online at www.renfrew.ca for recreation programs including kindergym, circuit training, parkour, gymnastics, youth cooking, acrylic painting and PA YAY. There are over two dozen free programs and classes available during the month of January. Visit the Renfrew Parks and Recreation Facebook page for more information or call the Department at 613 432-3131 to confirm availability.

Ma-te-Way Activity Centre and Renfrew Recreation Centre are host to community programs including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Zumba, bellydancing, karate, jiu jitsu, bridge, tai chi and more. Contact the Department for more information.

TOWN COUNCIL INVITES INTERESTED RESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF RENFREW, 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES:

COMMITTEE/ BOARD

TERM

RESPONSIBILITIES

3

4 years

To consider applications for consent, to sever land and for minor variances from Comprehensive Zoning By-Law No. 46-2010.

To consider appeals to orders issued by the Property Standards Officer made under Town of Renfrew By-Law No. 20-2016.

PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE

3

4 years

To advise Council and Town Staff on land use policies and controls within the Town of Renfrew, including Site Plans, Subdivisions and Part Lot Control and for amendments to the Official Plan and Comprehensive Zoning By-Law.

RENFREW POLICE SERVICES BOARD (Community Member)

1

4 years

To oversee the operation of the Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police towards maintaining an adequate and efficient police service.

RENFREW PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD

5

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To provide comprehensive and efficient public library services that the reflect the community’s needs. The Public Library Board is a legal corporation with the authority to make policy and govern the Library’s affairs under the Public Libraries Act, R.S.O. 1990.

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PROPERTY STANDARDS COMMITTEE

2019 DOG & CAT TAGS HAVE ARRIVED! As per Town of Renfrew municipal by-laws, owners are reminded that all dogs and cats within the municipal boundaries must be licensed and registered. Tags are available for sale in the Treasury Department (main floor) of the Municipal Office located at 127 Raglan Street South. Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The rates are as follows: January 1st – March 31st

April 1st – December 31st

Each animal up to a maximum of four (4) per household

$10.00 / animal

$12.00 / animal

Each animal in excess of four (4) animals per household

$15.00 / animal

$18.00 / animal

Service Dogs*

$0 / animal

$0 / animal

* Person’s wishing to register their animal as a service dog must provide the Town with a copy of the animal’s certification in order to receive their license for free.

Licenses are valid for the 2019 calendar year and expire on December 31, 2019.

Any owner not purchasing a tag is in violation of the Town of Renfrew by-laws and may be charged $55.00 per violation for harbouring an unlicensed animal. * NOTE * Door to door service is not available at this time.

BY-LAW 29-2012 TOWN OF RENFREW

2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. from December 1 to March 31.

Note: Vehicles parked on any street/highway during these hours are subject to a fine. Further, if the vehicle restricts winter maintenance operations it will be towed away at the owner’s expense.

PLEASE NOTE Interested individuals may apply for these positions by forwarding an expression of interest, including a resume if available, to the deputy clerk by mail, fax or email.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL JANUARY 10th, 2019 AT 12:00 NOON. Jennifer Charkavi, Deputy Clerk 127 Raglan Street South Renfrew, ON, K7V 1P8 613-432-7245 (fax) info@renfrew.ca

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These appointments will run concurrently with the present term of Council.

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IT'S NOT TOO LATE FOR A FLU SHOT It's not too late to get the flu shot.

Seasonal flu viruses can be detected year-round; however, seasonal flu activity often begins as early as October and November and can continue to occur as late as May. It peaks between December and February.

It takes about two weeks after vaccination for antibodies that protect against flu to develop in the body. The Centre for Disease Control recommends that people get a flu vaccine by the end of October, but getting vaccinated later, can still be beneficial even into January or later.

The timing of flu is unpredictable and can vary in different parts of the country and from season to season.

Flu vaccines provide adults and children with active immunity against the influenza virus.

The Renfrew County and District Health Unit encourages annual immunization against influenza as a simple and effective way to protect children and adults against infectious diseases. There is a new flu vaccine produced each year to protect against the three strains of influenza most commonly circulating during the flu season.

Colds tend to produce runny nose, congestion, and sore throat. Influenza is more pronounced in that it infects the lungs, the joints and causes pneumonia, respiratory failure and even death.

The health unit calls the flu a serious viral illness, which also results in fever, cough, headache, muscle soreness, sore throat and stuffy nose. The flu may also cause other illnesses to become worse, in particular those which involve the heart or lungs.

All that hacking and sneezing helps the virus spread its tentacles easily. The health unit advises those who aren't sick to avoid contact with those who are and to wash their hands frequently.

To those who are sick, the suggestion is to stay at home - avoid workplaces and crowded locations, cover your face when coughing and sneezing and wash hands often. To the workaholics, perhaps putting your feet up and resting under some blankets will not only benefit you, but also the co-workers.

Another way the virus is dispersed from one person to another is via direct contact with, according to the health unit, surfaces or objects such as clothing, toys, eating utensils, all of which can carry germs.

Cleaning areas of the home that may be touched often will limit any transfer of germs - areas such as doorknobs and counters. And of course, for those who have not received their flu vaccine for this year, there is still time. Those wishing to get their shot have the option of calling their doctor, as most offices carry a supply of the vaccine, or even attending certain pharmacies.

For those wishing specifics or further information on either influenza or its vaccine, please visit www.rcdhu.com or call 1-800-465-5000.

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WHO WE ARE LETTERS & COMMENTARY METROLAND POVERTY SERIES HIGHLIGHTED DIFFICULT ISSUE TO THE EDITOR:

On behalf of the Renfrew County Legal Clinic, we would like to applaud and to sincerely thank you for the four-part series on poverty in the Ottawa Valley. It is a difficult issue to discuss, particularly at this time of year. We would also recognize the bravery of the individuals who were willing to share their stories for the articles. The stigma attached to poverty runs very deep; often it is easier to cast blame than to admit that the reasons for poverty are far more complicated than someone being lazy or unable to budget.

We are watching the changes proposed by the provincial government with mixed feelings. Certainly, any efforts to increase wrap around supports for those receiving Ontario Works to become job-ready and to obtain full employment are encouraging signs.

More concerning for

our work is the proposed change to the definition of disability to align with federal guidelines in order to qualify for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). The details remain unclear at this point, but the two disability-related programs with which we are most familiar - Canada Pension Plan Disability and the Disability Tax Credit - define disability far more restrictively than ODSP. This will effectively eliminate anyone with physical or mental health issues that are episodic, as well as anyone with temporary disabilities that will last more than a year but are not expected to be permanent.

People with those types of disabilities will be relegated to Ontario Works for the long term if they are not able to work. It is not unusual for our rural clients to face long delays in treatment which extends the time frame they face before being able to return to work. ODSP as it currently stands allows for temporary disability

(again, longer than a year) and for people who have disabilities - but who are able to earn income from time to time or in small amounts - to maintain an income base to support them at times when employment would not be an option.

We will continue to monitor the development of social assistance reform and to participate locally and provincially in advocacy to make social assistance an effective program for recipients, particularly those in rural areas.

For low income residents of Renfrew County who require legal advice about social assistance, tenancy, or the Workplace Safety Insurance Board, please call the clinic at 1800-267-8146.

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WHITE IS THE COLOUR OF THE NORTH

MICHAEL RUNTZ Column

Winter inevitably paints our landscape white. For some, this brings major inconveniences, due to snowcovered driveways and highways. For others, snow brings joy because skis, snowshoes and toboggans can be brought out of retirement. For nature lovers, snow is delightful, for

each snowfall creates a new slate on which the comings and goings of winter-active creatures are recorded.

Winter also brings visitors from the North. Perhaps best known are snowy owls. Because these huge owls - the largest North American owls, with wingspans approaching 1.5 metres - hunt in the daytime and frequently perch atop roadside poles and fence posts, they can be highly visible. However, when snowy owls choose to sit on snow-covered ground in fields, seeing one is a considerable challenge.

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In our area, Meadow voles are key prey. Snowy owls eat other animals, even ducks, when they are available. In times of stress they will also scavenge.

Snowy owls are not the only northern animals that are white. Polar bears are too, as are, at least in winter, Arctic hares, Arctic foxes and some lemmings. Although camouflage could be offered as the reason for this colour, white coats offer more warmth than dark ones, especially under windy conditions. That is because dark feathers and hair contain vacuoles packed with pigment, but those of white ones contain only air, which helps retain body heat much in the same way gas-filled windows keep in house heat.

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The difference in appearance relating to age and sex is unique in owls. But as in other owls, females are much larger than males.

Thus, a really large, dark snowy owl would most likely be a young female, but a small, pure-white individual would unquestionably be an adult male.

Snowy owls nest on the ground in the Arctic tundra. Their visits to our area are fuelled by a lack of food.

Small mammals, their main food at all times of year, go through dynamic population cycles. In their northern nesting grounds, lemmings form a major part of the snowy owl's diet.

When lemmings are abundant, snowy owls produce more young. When lemmings become scarce, fewer eggs are laid and mass exoduses occur in the fall.

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FAMILY WAS GRATEFUL FOR WHAT THEY HAD DURING 1930S AUDREY HELPED MARY BETTER UNDERSTAND DURING CHRISTMAS, AUTHOR EXPLAINS MARY COOK Column

"Stop complaining" my sister Audrey said from her side of the bed, days after Christmas had passed. "Just be thankful you got what you did. Do you know there are children right here who probably didn't get a thing?"

Instead of that making me grateful, it caused me to wonder, if in fact, there even was a Santa Claus. Because I had written a letter, mailed it to the Ottawa Farm Journal, where it was supposed to be sent directly to the North Pole, and there wasn't one

thing I asked for that I got!

Instead, I got my usual book, a small Chinese Checkers game that I could practically hold in one hand, and a whole bunch of doll's clothes that matched the pyjamas Mother had made for me at the turn of winter, and I was pretty sure Santa hadn't come to our house and taken the material to the North Pole!

So, I lamented long after we had gone to bed, and Audrey was getting pretty tired of listening to me complaining. She let out a big sigh.

"Just think of all you have and be grateful." I demanded she give me just one thing I could be grateful for, and did I open up a can of worms!

Well! You'd think it was Thanksgiving all over again!

She said she knew for a fact there were people who had no place to sleep, and here we were in a soft warm bed of chicken feathers, and we had a mother who every night warmed the mattress with

hot bricks after we said our prayers.

And how lucky we were that the room we slept in had the only stove pipe in the upstairs, while my three brothers practically froze to death in their back room.

Audrey went on about all the things I should be grateful for, and then her voice started to trail off, and I knew she was falling asleep, and I was left staring into the dark, trying my best to be grateful for the few Christmas gifts I got.

Sleep wasn't coming easily for me. I could hear Mother still working away in the kitchen downstairs. I knew she would be laying out the breakfast table and working away at house chores that seemed to keep her busy every waking hour. I could almost see her working from the cupboard to the table. I knew, like every morning of my life, there would be a breakfast waiting for me when I came down stairs the next morning.

I knew too my wet mitts would be on the warming closet door of the Findlay Oval, drying out for me to wear to school, and my galoshes turned down and propped against a log so they would be dry and warm for me in the morning.

I could hear Father shuffling the wood in the wood box, trying to find just the right piece of wood to put in the stove, so that it would burn all night, keeping our old log house as warm as possible. I didn't have to wonder if we would all freeze in our beds. Father would see that would never happen.

And in my mind's eye, as I heard the soft breathing of my sister, I could see the mounds of food that filled our old pine table when we sat down for our Christmas dinner. And I knew there would still be turkey for my school lunch sandwiches, and homemade cookies. I knew too, there would still be a few hard candies in the dish on top of the icebox, candies that had come with Mother's winter order from Eaton's catalogue, and a couple would find their way into my lunch pail.

As usual, my sister Audrey was right. I did have a lot to be grateful for. I said a silent prayer that Santa would hear me saying I was sorry I had doubted he existed.

I had no idea what he had to do with our ample table and warm bed, but as I got more and more drowsy, I knew for a fact that Santa had come to our house. I loved Chinese Checkers, and the book I got had pictures in colour inside, and my dolls were already wearing the clothes.

Weren't the cookies and milk I had left on the kitchen table on Christmas Eve gone the next morning?

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RENFREW WRESTLERS MAKE MARK ON WORLD STAGE GRANT LAVALLEE Two Renfrew girls on the Vipers wrestling team have had an amazing past seven months travelling as far as Mexico and Japan. Following Jolie Brisco's seventh-place and Savana Pinsent's first-place top showings at their national championship in Edmonton this past April, they have taken their sport seriously and have constantly been on the road. At times they competed individually and at other times travelled with Team Ontario. Returning from their age group nationals, they never slowed down, travelling to the Gotham City Girls International Wrestling Championship tournament in New York City. This was a huge tournament with girls from many states as well as Canadians. Each of the girls placed

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fourth in their age groups while Pinsent then competed in the age group above her, placing eighth.

In June Brisco travelled to Hamilton to attend a training camp featuring past world champion and Atlanta Olympic silver medallist from Montreal, Gia Sissauri. This was a camp that only top wrestlers were specifically invited to.

July was a crazy busy month for both girls with both girls competing in the Ontario Cup in Guelph, where Brisco placed first and Pinsent placed second.

Brisco had attended a camp in Guelph prior to this tournament. This tournament saw wrestlers from across Canada and the U.S.A. and a few from China. The next day Brisco and Pinsent travelled to compete in a Beat the Streets - Wrestle The North tournament held outside at Nathan Phillips Square by Toronto City Hall. Wrestlers from Canada and the U.S.A. attended.

Brisco and Pinsent went straight from the Wrestle The North tournament to a training camp from July 10-13 featuring six-time world champion and Olympic champion Sergey Beloglazov and his twin brother Anatoly, four-time world champion and Olympic champion from Russia. Anatoly is presently one of the Russian senior coaches.

From this camp Brisco left, meeting up with the Ontario team, and arrived in Michigan on the 13th to compete in a U.S.A. folk-style tournament from July 13-15 where she competed in a weight class 10 pounds heavier and still captured first place in an individual tournament. The

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July 31- Aug. 5 Pinsent and Brisco were off to Atlantic City, N.J., for the 2018 U.S. Summer Nationals Folk-style Tournament. This was Pinsent's first time wrestling folk-style and she came away with a fourth-place finish, as well as the title of most valuable performer of the tournament. Brisco competed with a slight shoulder injury and still finished in second place.

August saw Brisco once again attending the Sport Olympia wrestling camp in Huntsville where Arnprior's head coach, Kevin Mayhew, was one of the head clinicians.

Early September saw Pinsent and Brisco head to Mexico for the Mexico Cup, attending their first day of school before leaving for the remainder of the week.

Both placed first at this tournament, which was followed by a camp.

Between August and October Pinsent spent a lot of time training in cross country and rugby.

With Pinsent's top-place finish at nationals, she was able to jump on a plane with a few other Canadian girls and head to Japan to compete in the Saori Cup with teams from Canada, U.S.A., Mongolia, Norway, Japan, Korea and China and attend a camp afterwards. Although Pinsent did not place in the tournament, the knowledge she gained is very useful for her continued growth.

Oct. 28 Brisco travelled to Montreal, Que., to compete in the Concordia University Open where she captured second place in her first university tournament.

Nov. 4-5 saw Brisco driving to Toronto's Team Xtreme for a practice before competing in the Ryerson University tournament competing against girls much older than her from Canadian and American universities. Brisco was still able to capture fifth

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A few weeks later Brisco and Pinsent travelled with Team Ontario to compete in the Finger Lakes Dual Meet at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y. Team Ontario placed fourth out of 15 teams.

Only a week later Brisco and Pinsent met up against the Quebec Open in Montreal where Pinsent placed first and Brisco second in their respective weight and age categories. Pinsent later in the tournament moved up an age group for some exhibition matches, winning two and losing one.

Both girls have already been scouted by university teams even though they have not yet completed high school. Both have yet to finish another two years before moving on. An amazing feat, states Vipers head coach Harry Smith, who has helped the girls progress emotionally, physically and technically. Smith is one of few coaches who encourages his athletes to gain knowledge from other places and encourages his athletes to attend practices in Ottawa and Montreal whenever possible.

Both girls are in regular contact with Rio's Olympic gold medallist Erica Weibe, who didn't start wrestling until she was in Grade 9. The Vipers Club encourages all to come out and give it a try. Wrestling is a sport that greatly helps other school sports such as rugby, football, soccer, etc. Research shows that cross training for athletes who are under 16 is so important to overall athlete development, which is why the Vipers Club encourages their wrestlers to take part in many other sports. Males and females ages eight and older are welcome to come out and try this amazing sport. Attend practices by first contacting Smith at harrycliffordsmith@gmail.com.

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Connie (nee Stanley) Of Almonte, Ontario, in her 82nd year.

Beloved wife to the late Robert “Bob” Hudson.

Mother and very best friend to her children Steve (Kim), Melanie (Stephen), Gina (Tim) and Roxanne (Tim). Fun-loving “Granny” of Bobby, Connor, Brendan Hudson and Rebecca, Sam Elliott and Clay, Danny, Elise Timmins and Jack, Clyde Sweeney, also greatgrandchildren Tuesday Elliott and Kinsley Timmins. Predeceased by her adoring parents Cecil Stanley and Marjorie (nee Houston).

Dearest friend to Mike McAuliffe. Donations in memory of Connie may be made to the Almonte Legion-Branch 240. Private family visitation will be held. A Celebration of Connie’s Life was held at the Almonte Legion on Friday, December 28, 2018 at 5pm.

Memories were shared at 6pm.

Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into the Care of C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St., Almonte, ON. 613-256-3313) Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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File No: MDF-18037 Location: 777 Fibreboard Drive, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W4 CLOSING DATE: January 11, 2019 Summary: Under the direction of the Plant Manager the Safety Manager will be responsible for performing directional plant and company safety related functions. Supports the plant manager and supervisors by achieving strategic results in relation to the safety function at the plant level.

The successful candidate will: • Model Company core values • Follow Health & Safety policies and programs • Plans, implements and coordinates safety programs and procedures • Keeps current with any changes in regulations and implements changes accordingly. Develops manuals, policies and procedures to ensure adherence to regulations • Consistent collaboration with other facility/site safety staff to support consistency and knowledge sharing across all sites • Support and mentor the development of technical safety skills for employees and leaders in the facility • Articulate the safety vision and plan for the facility and engage the staff and employees in achieving that vision • Conducts or coordinates employee training in areas of safety, regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment • Ensures appropriate risk/hazard assessments are conducted and corresponding follow-ups are implemented to minimize and/or eliminate incidents that have the potential to cause harm to one of the Company’s employees, contractors, or visitors • Effectively communicates the health and safety goals, objectives, performance expectations, and metrics throughout the facility • Partners with HR and the Corporate’s Worker’s Compensation program seeking to identify opportunities for improved safety performance and cost reduction • Performs and administers safety audits and inspects safety facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance • Oversees facility safety inventory including supplies, equipment and training materials • Analyze and utilize data to set safety priorities and develop action plans • Implements company and plant related policies • Supports efforts to achieve facility’s performance KPI’s • Lead all safety initiatives and goals • Participates in and resolves internal safety investigations • May supervise subordinate staff • Performs other duties as assigned Education/Qualifications • Post-secondary education in Safety Management, Industrial Hygiene or other related subject Experience • Certified Safety professional or Certified Industrial Hygienist would be considered an asset • 5 years’ work experience preferably in a manufacturing environment i.e. OSB, MDF, pulp & paper • Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in an OHS environment with 1-3 years knowledge of safety system audits and management • Demonstrated 5+ years’ experience in safety leadership position • Expert level understanding and working knowledge of applicable occupational safety and health regulations • WSIB level 1 & 2 certified an asset

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Peacefully at the Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew, on Saturday December 22, 2018, Dorothy Peplinskie, age 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Richard Kosowskie; dear mother of Christina (Ambrose) Cybulskie, Round Lake, Theresa (John) Merrilees, Nepean, late Charles (Elizabeth), Renfrew, Susan (Tom) Nixon, Winnipeg, Johnny (Lavinia), Pembroke, Stella (Glen) Forrest, Renfrew. Dear sister of Isadore (Doris) Peplinskie, Johanna (late Sylvester) Yandernoll, Tessie (late Max) Stoppa, and Vincent (Susan) Peplinskie, all of Barry’s Bay. Loving grandmother to 11 grandchildren & 7 great-grandchildren.

Special thanks to the 2nd floor, Bonnechere Manor and Dr. DiPaolo. Visitations at the Goulet Funeral Home, 310 Argyle St. S., Renfrew, Thursday, Dec. 27th: 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church, Thursday December 27th at 11 a.m. Spring interment Parish Cemetery. In Memory of Dorothy, donations to the Bonnechere Manor Foundation would be appreciated.

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Violet Elizabeth “Vi” Yade of Arnprior; formerly of Corbeil, Ontario at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Charlie Yade. Dearly loved mother of Stephen of London; Michael of Guelph; Christopher of Arnprior and Cathy Yade of North Bay. Proud grandmother of Taylor Yade (Heather) and great-grandmother of Caleb and Evelyn. Vi is survived by her very special sister and best friend, Hazel Stevens (Everett) as well as her other siblings, Gary Burnette (late Gail), Maurice Burnette (Cindy) and Joyce Schubrink (late Ivan).

Predeceased by 3 brothers: Doug, Brian (Cathy) and John (Rachel) as well as 3 sisters: Theresa Ayotte (late Robert), Jean Powell and Darlene Farrell (Stephen). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends were invited to pay their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday morning from 10 to 10:45 a.m. A Tribute to Vi followed in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory of Vi, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation.

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A Sense of Country donated fudge samples for everyone.

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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Retreating to the privacy and coziness of home may be tempting, Leo. However, you may have to step up and play leader or host or hostess in the days ahead.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You may have more on your mind than you are willing to admit, Sagittarius. But showing vulnerability may make you seem more approachable to others.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, couch your ego for a little while and let a loved one get his or her way. Concede control in this and you’ll find it benefits you in many different ways.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, even though you may not be a full-fledged clairvoyant, you certainly can tap into people’s thoughts to give them a start. You may need to buffer some insights.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, be a true friend to someone who can use a little extra love and support. Whether you lend a helping hand or just sit and listen, your efforts will be appreciated.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 This is a time for working smart and hard, Gemini. Your hard work will come to fruition and get you where you need to be quickly. Ask for help if the going gets too tough.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 You have a renewed determination to improve your finances right now, Libra. Use any extra money you receive to invest in a portfolio that can keep you earning.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, expect to reconnect with a long-lost activity or hobby you used to love. Find things that give you pleasure and enjoy some time focusing on fun.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Trust the process of working through your feelings this week, Scorpio.

Many things have been going on and you need to absorb and file things away in your mind.

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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, if you are in a relationship, use this week to untangle some knots. These can be differences of opinion or financial concerns.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, even though you are not prone to worrying, this week some things have you feeling a bit on edge.

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Past, present, future book club WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Bonnechere Union Public Library, 74 Maple St, Bonnechere Valley CONTACT: 1 613-628-2400, http://www.bonnecherevalleytwp.com/events/past-present-future-book-club-8839.html COST: The Bonnechere Union Public Library will meet to discuss Generation A by Douglas Coupland. Ask for your copy now.

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

SUNDAY, JANUARY 6

Silver Seniors Cards WHEN: 1:00 p.m 3:00 p.m WHERE: Renfrew Legion Branch 148, 30 Raglan St S, Renfrew CONTACT: Royal Canadian Legion Br148, 6134326450 COST: The Silver Seniors are meeting

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Next month, we’ll feature Things to do on Family Day. Visit insideottawavalley.com/events and hit the POST YOUR EVENT button to submit these or any other community event! ing WHEN: 6:30 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Administration Building, 464 Isabella Street, Pembroke CONTACT: Jill Holroyd, 1 (888) 530 6777, jill.pflag@gmail.com, http:// www.pflagrenfrewcounty.ca COST: Do you have questions about your child's gender identity or sexual orientation? Are you LGBT or questioning? PFLAG Renfrew County brings together parents, caregivers and LGBT youth and adults in a safe, supportive space.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 7

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 Silver Seniors WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Renfrew Legion Branch

PFLAG Monthly Support Meet-

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 Dec. 27), includes prizes and light lunch.Potluck supper Dec. 13 and May 30.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 COST: Is someone's alcoholic drinking affecting your life? Al-Anon can help.

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148, 30 Raglan St S, Renfrew CONTACT: 613-432-2361 COST: $5 Noon hour luncheon.

Weddings and Engagements 2018 Approx. Ad Sizes (in full color) Engagements 2”x 3 5/8” $65.00 + tax 2”x 5 3/8” $80.00 + tax Weddings 5” x 3 5/8” $99.00 + tax 5” x 7 1/4” $189.00 + tax

Frewfest WHEN: 9:00 a.m WHERE: Town of Renfrew, 127 Raglan Street South, Renfrew CONTACT: 613-

432-3131, jcaldwell@renfrew.ca, http://www.town.renfrew.on.ca/ frewfest-1.cfm COST: Frewfest, Renfrew's Winter Carnival, is a family event with activities throughout the weekend to encourage families to get outside and have fun. Most activities and events throughout the weekend are free.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20

Ladies Auxiliary Euchre WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Renfrew Legion Branch 148, 30 Raglan St S, Renfrew CONTACT: Royal Canadian Legion Br148, 6134326450 COST: $8 The Ladies Auxiliary is hosting an afternoon of cards. Light lunch will be served Need to Know Speaker Series WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:30 p.m WHERE: Neat Coffee Shop, 1715 Calabogie Road Burnstown, Arnprior CONTACT: David Ainsworth, 1 613 581-3874, info@needtoknowspeaker.ca COST: Tickets are $15 at door on online at Neat Richard Van Loon will discuss "The Grand Highway" which describes the Ottawa River from the 16th to the 19th Centuries.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 25

Fundraising 6-hand euchre WHEN: 1:30 p.m WHERE: Eganville & District Senior Citizens Needs Association, 30 Bell St, Bonnechere Valley CONTACT: 613-628-2354, http:// www.bonnecherevalleytwp.com/events/fundraising-6-hand-euchre-1350.html COST: $3 6-Hand euchre, no registration fee. The fee to participate is $3.

Cobden Legion Elvis Presley & Neil Diamond Show WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 12:00 a.m WHERE: Cobden Legion Branch 550, 43a Main Street, WhitewaterRegion CONTACT: Ron Jaremkow, 6136027879, ronjar43@gmail.com, http:// www.CobdenLegion.ca COST: $20 each Cobden legion presents Elvis Presley and Neil Diamond with John Cigan, champion Elvis impersonator and Mark Craig. Don't miss a fun evening with dancing, door prizes and a light lunch.

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62 Peter street

182 herrIck DrIve

FIRST TIME BUYER? LOOKING TO DOWNSIZE? THIS IS THE HOME FOR YOU! 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, HARDWOOD FLOORS, NATURAL GAS HEAT, CENTRAL AIR, PARTIALLY FINISHED LOWER LEVEL MLS# 1134873

THIS 1 ½ STOREY HOME HAS A LONG LIST OF UDPATES. PRIDE OF OWNERSHIP IS EVIDENT THROUGHOUT. FLEXIBLE POSSESSION MLS# 1134954

SPACIOUS AND GRACIOUS, THIS 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW IS JUST OVER 20 MINUTES WEST OF OTTAWA. LONG LIST OF UPDATES MLS# 1135342

55 harry street

MargareT DUbeaU: 613-433-1191

DenniS YakabaCk: 613-432-0041

DenniS YakabaCk: 613-432-0041

kellY DerUe: 613-433-2681

$179,900

$172,000

A TRUE FAMILY HOME. PLENTY OF ROOM TO CREATE LASTING MEMORIES. WELL MAINTAINED, WELL LOVED, WELL WORTH LOOKING AT

new PRiCe

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

66 haLL avenue

$259,900

MorriS eaDY: 613-433-1830

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

PRiCe ReduCed

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

$319,000

Charlene riopelle: 613-433-4082

511 neW street

MLS# 1134199

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

MargareT DUbeaU: 613-433-1191

VinCe JohnSTon: 613-433-2254

VinCe JohnSTon: 613-433-2254

MLS# 1123346

VinCe JohnSTon: 613-433-2254

DenniS YakabaCk: 613-432-0041

$114,900

51 McBrIDe rOaD MLS# 1130706

$389,000

MorriS eaDY: 613-432-1830

4270 hIGhWay 60

new PRiCe

EXCELLENT GROUND FLOOR SPACE RIGHT IN RENFREW’S DOWNTOWN CENTRE. TWO WASHROOMS, HUGE BANK VAULT, NATURAL GAS HEAT, 1650 SqUARE FEET.

2483 hIGhWay 132

140 arGyLe street

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

IN AN EXCELLENT STATE OF REPAIR, THIS BUILDING OFFERS COMMERCIAL SPACE PLUS TWO INCOME PRODUCING APARTMENTS. GOOD PARKING MLS# 1122019

VinCe JohnSTon: 613-433-2254

Call MorriS eaDY To View: 613-432-1830

Call VinCe JohnSTon For FUrTher inFo: 613-433-2254

DenniS YakabaCk: 613-432-0041

75 MutuaL avenue

LOt 2, cuB scOut crescent

501 Bruce street

1046a DOnaLD traIL

521 stOnes Lake rOaD

CALABOGIE AREA WATERFRONT MLS# 1133815

$359,900

CAlABOGIE WAtERFRONt BUIlDING lOt $310,000 VINCE JOHNStON Cell 433-2254

S O L D

MORRIS EADY Broker of Record Cell 432-1830

S O L D

$229,900

VINCE JOHNStON Cell 433-2254 Centennial lake Waterfront Cottage $724,900

S O L D

KEllY DERUE Real Estate Broker Cell 433-2681

S O L D

On Duty thIs WeekenD

DENNIS YAKABACK REAl EStAtE BROKER Cell 432-0041

dennis.yakaback@century21.ca I welcome your weekend call on any listed property

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KEllY DERUE Real Estate Broker Cell 433-2681

S O L D

$699,900

$219,900

CUSTOM BUILT LOG HOME. ATTACHED 2 CAR GARAGE. FINISHED BASEMENT. 3 + 1 BEDROOMS. 3 BATHROOMS. ONE MILE FROM TOWN. ACRE PLUS LOT. CALL MORRIS EADY FOR VIEWING OR MORE INFORMATION: 613-432-1830

$139,900

FOr rent DOWntOWn cOMMercIaL sPace

$254,900

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

18 Queen street

Charlene riopelle: 613-433-4082

439 PInnacLe rOaD

$299,900

kellY DerUe: 613-433-2681

$50,000

$154,900

LOVELY BUNGALOW JUST OUTSIDE OF RENFREW. 3 BEDROOM W/ FINISHED BASEMENT & LARGE FAMILY ROOM. SITTING ON 1 ACRE WITH A 2 CAR DETACHED GARAGE W/ PAVED DRIVEWAY. MLS# 1116006

626 raGLan street s,

MLS# 1134350

$48,500

IMAGINE YOURSELF DECORATING AND STARTING NEW HOLIDAY TRADITIONS IN THIS VICTORIAN CHARMER

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

MLS# 1134619

$329,900

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NEWS

NATURAL GAS BILLS ON THE RISE JAN. 1

OPEN HOUSE GUIDE

JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com The first of what is expected to be many cost increases was scheduled to hit consumers on New Year's Day. Enbridge Gas Distribution has received approval from the Ontario Energy Board (OEB) for new rates, effective Jan. 1. Typical residential customers who buy their gas supply from Enbridge will see a total bill increase of about 6.2 per cent, or $54.16 a year.

Typical Enbridge residential customers will see their annual bill rise to about $926 a year.

The company blames the boost primarily on higher natural gas prices in North America, but does claim the cost of the fuel has decreased in the last decade.

"Natural gas continues to provide great value to our customers, with the typical customer's total annual bill now $286 less than it was 10 years ago," says Enbridge's director of gas supply, Jamie LeBlanc, in a news release.

"Natural gas remains the most economical choice for home and water heating in Ontario," maintains LeBlanc. "Over the past five years, natural gas has been less than half the cost of electricity or oil."

Enbridge submits rate adjustment applications to the OEB every three months to reflect changes in the market price of natural gas and transportation services.

Enbridge says there are ways customers can save on their energy bills: • Tips on how to manage energy use and information about current rebate and incentive programs are available at enbridgegas.com/energyefficiency.

• The Home Energy Conservation program allows homeowners to earn up to $5,000 for installing energy efficiency upgrades, while helping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more at enbridgesmartsavings.com.

• The Home Winterproofing Program helps residential customers in financial need with free home energy efficiency improvements. Qualifying customers may have free energy efficiency improvements, such as insulation, installed to reduce their energy costs. Learn more at enbridgegas.com/winterproofing.

Among other increases facing Canadians in 2019 are boosts to the cost of gasoline, electricity, and food, especially produce.

FARM FOR SALE at Dacre

Saturday, January 5 2-4 p.m.

Your Host: Helen Vincent 613-432-0058

Sunday, January 6 2-4 p.m.

Your Host: Helen Vincent 613-432-0058

215 Pinnacle Rd.

96 OtteRidge ave.

39 Renfrew Avenue West, Suite 203, Renfrew, Ontario

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

Mike Coulas

Sales Representative

613-432-0092

mikecoulas@royallepage.ca

thompson Catherine O’Neil Allison Mulvihill Scott Sales Representative Sales Representative

613-433-2880

allisonmulvihill@royallepage.ca

613-570-8468

scottthompson@royallepage.ca

Real Estate Broker

613-432-0073

catherineoneil@royallepage.ca

FEATURE PRoPERTY

560 RAgLAN STREET SoUTh - Traditional“Stately”living in an upscale neighbourhood!

- 3 Storey home, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, eat-in kitchen, living room, formal dining room & den.

- Double attached garage, screened porch + back patio area

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

74 CASTLEFoRD RoAD This home is not a drive-by, it must be seen to be appreciated! Superb location, 3bedrm bungalow!

On paved road, close to the Ottawa River! Completely private but not secluded. Impressive 3 Bay garage. Walk-out basement. Many updates incl; hickory floors & granite counters. New roof & New furnace. Att single garage. Beautiful, mature grounds!

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

1727 gARDEN oF EDEN - 3 bedroom bungalow situated on 1.36 acres - Galley kitchen with open concept dining/living room with wood stove. The back of the house has the 3 bedrooms and 4pc bath.

- Attached double garage, new roof & insulation

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

341 Acres on Hwy 132 at the bridge

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WATERFRONT

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

Call 613-649-0283

1049 hALEY RoAD Great location for commuters!

2 Bedroom, 1 ½ Storey home on 1.31 Acres. Bright spacious living room with patio doors to front deck, eat-in kitchen with all appliances included.

New metal roof & natural gas furnace, main floor bathroom with laundry.

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

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

35 LAURAINE CRESCENT

PARTRIDgE DRIVE – CALABogIE

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!

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!

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

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

$199,900

MLS# 1109261

www.remaxrenfrew.com

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

Happy New year!

OPEN HOuSE

OPEN HOuSE

215 Pinnacle rD. SaturDay, January 5 2-4 P.M.

96 otteriDGe ave.

SunDay, Jan 6th 2-4 P.M.

Proceed on Hwy 60 towards Douglas and just past Protyre turn right onto Pinnacle Rd and drive to #215 and I will meet you there! You can browse at your leisure through this deluxe split level home. Your Host: Helen Vincent 613-432-0058

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

Proceed on O’Brien Rd to Tim Horton’s and turn at the lights on Otteridge Ave (Hunter Gate Subdivision) and drive until you reach #96. Hope to see you there – you can browse at your leisure! Your Host: Helen Vincent 613-432-0058

Sales Representative

david@remaxrenfrew.com

JUSTED LIST

LE G A S IN D N E P 452 FLAT RD.

Asking only $129,900 for this 3 BR home on one acre near Dacre. Paved road, open interior. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

BROKER

peter@remaxrenfrew.com

NEW E PRIC

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

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

ER WAT NT O FR

192 S ACRE

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.

400 CALABOGIE ROAD

Approximately 1500 sq ft Bungalow, open concept at present time. Newer kitchen cupboards, fireplace being installed.

Bedroom also being installed. Quality built home with front porch and a steel roof. 2 2pc bathrooms. Drilled well, and septic.

2.6 acres, lot is 60% treed. Double entrance driveway. One of a kind. Asking $230,000. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1123.

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.

est.

39 haraMiS Drive

(Manor eStateS SubDiviSion)

A custom-built quality 2 storey home with 4 bedrooms and 2 and ½ baths. Exquisite working kitchen and eating area plus dining room and sunken living room with gas fireplace. Den as well on first level, 2 bathrooms and the 4 bedrooms on the second floor and the lower level has a finished family room with gas fireplace and office or 5th bedroom as well. Gorgeous home to call yours. Call Helen to view at 432-0058

15305 HIGHWAy 17

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

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

505 Frank Dench Street

88 otteriDGe ave

hunter Gate SubDiviSion

Just built and now finished for you to view! Brand new custom 3 bedroom home with hardwood and granite everywhere plus a stunning gas fireplace in the living and dining room. Kitchen is beautifully designed and you will love the space. 2 full baths, double car garage. All the bells and whistles are here folks! Call Helen to view at 432-0058

2003

(JuSt oFF Stewart Street at Prince MotorS) An excellent economical home located just off Stewart Street. 3 bedroom bungalow with detached garage, living room, eat in kitchen and 4 pce bath. Walk up attic for great storage, full basement and gas heat. Call Helen to view at 432-0058

LOOK AT WHAT IS HERE IN HUNTER GATE!

EVERY GARDEN HOME IS READY FOR SHOW NOW

yOuR NEW ADDRESS CAN BE 314, 316,318, 320 OR 322 FORESTVIEW CRESCENT

BRANDICES R NEW PBOTH ON S LOT

2 BEDROOM HOMES WITH 2 BATHS, LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM AND DELUXE KITCHEN - ALL OPEN CONCEPT. LAUNDRY ROOM, GREAT SUNLIGHT AND DECK AT THE REAR. PAVED DRIVES

70 & 74 SPRINGTOWN BRIDGE RD. SPRINGTOWN JuSt locateD on the MaDawaSka river at SPrinGtown haMlet

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

4 S ACRE

54 LORNE ST.

64 BuTLER ROAD

Asking $219,900 for this FOUR bedroom, 2 Bath

Just on the edge of town with acreage this updated

garden home, finished basement, tiered rear deck,

home is perfect to downsize to or start out in.

newer roof. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

Asking $175,000. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

847 KEDROSKy DR. Asking $285,000 for this 4 BR, 2 Bath family home in great location. Over $75,000 in upgrades done. Call Peter VIncent 613-432-0319.

D L SO 911 RAGLAN STREET 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.

Call Helen to view!

613-432-0058

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D L SO

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. MLS# 1132872. Ross Peever 613-432-1133.

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