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MOST RENFREW AREA TOWNSHIPS OPT IN TO POT SALES JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com While most local councils will allow pot stores in their munici-

palities, they still have significant concerns about where it can be consumed.

Several local councillors have complained senior levels of gov-

ernment should spend more time on determining where marijuana is to be used and less on regulating where it can be sold.

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OCS.ca photo Now that marijuana is legal, politicians are dealing with issues surrounding where it should be sold and consumed. while retail pot outlets can't be located within 150 metres of schools, people would be allowed to smoke marijuana 20 metres away.

"It seems absurd to me," he said.

On Jan. 3 after an indepth discussion, council agreed to allow retail sales of recreational cannabis in the township in a 3-2 vote. Donohue and councillors Bob Hall and Kevin Legris voted yes, while Deputy Mayor Mike Quilty and Coun. Bob Dick said no.

On the advice of staff, council set out three main principles to be shared with the province when it asks for input if a pot store is proposed for Admaston/Bromley.

The township will recommend that to "help ensure public health and safety, protect youth, and reduce illegal sales," any stores will be discouraged from locating near community centres, libraries or any other "sensitive facilities" that serve youth or persons with mental health or addiction challenges.

The township will also ask that any outlets comply with its zoning bylaws and official plan, as well as the building code.

Township clerk-treasurer Annette Gilchrist reported the township has received the first $5,000 from the province all municipalities are receiving to help them deal with the legalization of cannabis. Municipalities opting in will receive another $5,000 and a share in any future surplus excise tax funds to be used in cannabis-related areas such as education, policing and dealing with addiction.

Council felt the money will be needed whether there are pot stores in the municipality or not. After all, residents will still be able to consume and grow pot in the township, noted Gilchrist.

In Greater Madawaska, the funding "had little to do" with the unanimous vote in favour of opting in, said Mayor Brian Hunt. He said council felt that as cannabis is legal if a local business wants to sell cannabis, "we won't stand in their way."

If the township opted out, it would just drive customers to neighbouring municipalities that do allow the stores, he said. It makes sense to sell cannabis in stores in places such as Calabogie and Griffith that already sell alcohol, he added.

The province maintains it decided to limit the number of cannabis outlets to 25 for starters because of "severe supply shortages" it blames on the federal government. More stores will be phased in as supply increases.

The AGCO will implement a lottery system to determine who receives the initial licences. All interested parties were asked to submit an expression of interest form online to the AGCO Jan. 7-9 and the draw will be conducted Friday, Jan. 11 with the results to be posted on the AGCO's website within 24 hours.

The lottery process will be overseen by a third-party fairness monitor to ensure equality, transparency and an appropriate distribution of stores in each region of the province. Further details are available at www.agco.ca.

The family of a wellknown Renfrew couple killed in a collision two years ago will have their day in court.

Douglas and Joan Foster died Dec. 4, 2016, following a head-on crash on March Road just south of Hwy. 417 near Carp. Doug ran Foster's Construction for decades and played a role in creating some of the town's most admired homes. Joan, originally from Arnprior, operated the hair salon Hairitage for 39 years and had just retired. They contributed to the community in many ways, including volunteering their time.

John Anstie, of Kanata, was charge with two counts each of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death, impaired opera-

Foster family/Submitted Pretrial proceedings in the December 2016 crash that killed two prominent Renfrew citizens, Douglas Foster, 69, and Joan Foster, 66, are set to begin next week. tion of a motor vehicle causing death and criminal negligence causing death.

None of the charges have been proven true in a court of law.

At the time of the accident he was transported to hospital in serious condition.

The pre-trial is set for

Jan. 14 in superior court, Ottawa. The judge, crown attorney and defence attorney will decide whether or not a confirmation hearing is required. If so, the trial will begin on Feb. 4, again in superior court, Ottawa.

There is a publication ban on evidence until the conclusion of proceedings.

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co rules and not alcohol.

County councillors are displeased that while people aren't allowed to drink alcohol in public, they are able to walk down the street smoking joints.

However, a letter to the provincial government from Renfrew County detailing the concerns has been put on hold because of continued cannabis rule changes coming out of Queen's Park. One of the latest adjustments temporarily caps the number of outlets in the province to 25 when the retail system is launched on April 1 to start taking over from the online service.

Greater Madawaska, Admaston/Bromley and McNab/Braeside townships have already opted in to the province's retail cannabis system, with Whitewater Region and Bonnechere Valley leaning that way, although with the 25 limit it may be some time before stores are approved in their areas. Renfrew and Horton councils are expected to make a decision this week and Arnprior on Jan. 14.

Municipalities have to decide by Jan. 22, with 22 at last count opting out for a variety of reasons ranging from public opposition and uncertainties in the process to a lack of provincial financial support.

Once a municipality opts in, it can't opt out. However, if it opts out, it can still opt in at a future date. Not taking a stand means a municipality opts in.

McNab/Braeside Mayor Tom Peckett said his council unanimously approved a motion to opt in to avoid any possible misunderstanding.

It feels the economic development would be good for the township and the extra funding from the province is also a reason to vote yes, he said.

Admaston/Bromley Mayor Michael Donohue suggested municipalities will have to pass their own bylaws if the province doesn't alter its alignment of cannabis use with the Smoke-Free Ontario Act. In a discussion at the first meeting of the newly reelected Admaston/Bromley council, Donohue noted that

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DOCTOR MAKING HOUSE CALLS DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@ metroland.com A doctor in Arnprior began doing house calls over the holiday season, and is taking it up more regularly in 2019.

Dr. Alexander McLachlan's day job is at Garrison Petawawa, caring for what he admits is a narrow demographic: young, healthy men and some women, all soldiers. He believes that physicians should do "cradle to grave" medicine, and so knocking on up to 10 doors in his community two nights a week is a solution for him.

"As a military physician, I see a [lot] of young healthy people," McLachlan said.

"You don't see a lot of very young and old; this helps with my primary skills."

A bricks-and-mortar office doesn't make sense for him at this stage of his career. Yet, he is well aware of the family doctor shortage in Arnprior. By offering to meet people in their homes, he can offer most primary

care services patients get at emergency rooms - without the wait times and added expense to the system (it might cost the health-care system $200 per visit to hospital, but only about $30 for home visits; patients must provide a valid health card, but won't pay anything).

He can do tests, write prescriptions, and much more everything short of sending a patient down the hallway for an X-ray.

"It's cheaper than going to Emerge for sure," he said.

"And it's better for the physician too. People are more comfortable in their homes.

They are more likely to open up. Some may have mobility issues, and you can learn a lot about mental health seeing how people live."

McLachlan got the idea while visiting a military base near Barrie in October.

There, he hooked up with physicianhousecallservices.com - they field requests and schedule visits. According to co-owner Alanna Smith, who lives in Barrie, he was popular among the

THE ISSUE: BOTH DOCTORS AND PATIENTS ARE FRUSTRATED WITH HOPSITAL WAIT TIMES. LOCAL IMPACT: A PHYSICIAN HAS BROUGHT BACK THE PRACTICE OF HOUSE CALLS.

Derek Dunn/Metroland Dr. Alexander McLachlan is bringing back the tradition of house calls to the Arnprior area. He plans to work a couple of nights a week in town, seeing up to 10 patients in their homes per shift. patients.

"Everybody loved him here," Smith said. "He's young; he's nice. He's very knowledgeable. After he left, they kept [asking], 'Why can't he stay?'"

She said that there is some suspicion in Arnprior since announcing the service in early December. Not many people are aware that

in Toronto, companies similar to hers have been offering doctor house calls for years.

"Some people think it's too good to be true," she said.

"I think there is something like 80 doctors doing it in the Toronto area."

Mark Nesbitt is a spokesperson at the Ministry of Health and Long-Term

Care. He said that the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario oversees house calls to ensure they are done in an ethic and professional manner; it also has standards in place.

As for the legitimacy of house calls in general?

"OHIP provides payment for physician visits in any location, including visits to a

patient's home," Nesbitt said.

Along with keeping his primary care chops sharpened, and lessening the burden on area hospitals, McLachlan has another reason for bundling up on cold winter nights and trudging off to neighbours' homes. It can't be easy after a day's work in a military hospital to leave his wife Sarah, a photographer, and two young boys.

"I wanted to give back to the community," he said.

"We love it here, and because I've always heard about the physician shortage, I thought I'd look into house calls."

For more information or to set up a visit, call 833-5039557 or email physicianhousecallservice@gmail.com, or log onto www.physicianhousecallservice.com.

STORY BEHIND THE STORY:

After doubt was cast on a doctor beginning house calls, reporter Derek Dunn contacted ministry of health officials and other stakeholders to get the facts.

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Don't turn your back on the stove when you're cooking.

The Renfrew Fire Department is again reminding residents of the dangers of unattended cooking after a kitchen fire at 100 Bruce St., a home on the Rocky Mountain House property, Saturday, Jan. 5.

Acting fire chief Tim Hill reports the fire had spread to the kitchen cupboards and ceiling by the time firefighters arrived. Called at 6:29 p.m., the fire crew quickly brought the fire under control and remained until almost 8 p.m. to ensure it didn't reignite.

The couple in the home escaped serious injury, although the man was checked over in hospital for inhaling smoke as he tried to extinguish the fire.

The house sustained both fire and smoke damage, with the kitchen rendered unusable.

ENSYN DRYER FIRE The Renfrew Fire Department attended a dryer fire at Ensyn Technologies on Innovation Drive in Renfrew early Monday morning, Jan. 7.

Hill said the firefighters helped the Ensyn crew ensure its fire suppression system was working and find hot spots.

The firefighters were also on site in case the fire spread from the pipework. The company has installed an effective system that worked well in controlling the fire, he noted.

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A decision on the future of the riverfront property just upstream from the Bonnechere River bridge in Renfrew has been put on hold for at least a couple more years.

Renfrew council has extended the lease held by Renfrew Power Generation (RPG) for another five years. The move was made to allow RPG to complete the project centred around the construction of a new hydroelectric generation station.

"They can't do Phase 2 of the project without it (access to the area)," town clerk Kim Bulmer explained to council at its Dec.

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the town-owned property at 200 Stewart St. has been extended until 2023 under the same terms as the 2013-18 lease. While the Thomas Low Generating Station has been completed and is adding about four megawatts of power to the grid, there is still rehabilitation work to be finished on the dam/intake area under the bridge.

Bulmer said the work on the north side of the dam wasn't completed in Phase 1 of the project because of "extenuating circumstances," but it remains an "important and high priority future capital project for RPG." RPG operation manager Shawn Cameron explained that while the project is mostly com-

plete and the station is providing "good new power," there is still "residual" work to do. Renewing the lease made sense as it gives RGP access to the canal and concrete works that need refurbishing, as well as providing a storage/staging area for its equipment, logs, fill and other material, he said.

He noted that RPG will maintain the area, keeping it tidy as long as the lease is in effect.

The lease gives the town unrestricted access to its underground infrastructure (water lines) in the area and instructs RPG to restore the property to its former state as green space upon expiry of the lease.

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Residents are requested to bring their Christmas Trees to the LANDFILL SITE between January 2, 2019 and January 31, 2019 where trees must be deposited in a designated area. There will be NO disposal charge for Christmas Trees provided they are not bagged or wrapped. Site hours are 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. The Development and Works appreciates the co-operation of the residents in this program and wishes everyone a Happy New Year!

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"We've asked them to update council on when Phase 2 is to be done," said Bulmer. Coun. Sandi Heins suggested council could receive some answers at the next RPG annual meeting, likely to be held at the end of May. In the meantime, the lease of

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JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com Urban Planet's 12-year stay in Renfrew is coming to an end.

The fashionable clothing store in the Rio Can strip mall on O'Brien Road will close either Jan. 27 or 28, district manager Nathalie Seguin confirmed Jan. 4. However, the company isn't ruling out a return to Renfrew at some future date if it can find a suitable location, she said.

Rio Can is leasing the Urban Planet store to Mark's Work Wearhouse, which will be relocating from its store a couple of blocks up O'Brien Road.

In preparation for the closing, Urban Planet embarked on a major sale Jan. 3 and by Friday word had spread, resulting in large crowds all day. Seguin, who was on hand to help Renfrew staff cope with the onrush of bargain-hunters, said despite the planned closure the store will be replenishing stock all month.

She said the store, which opened in Renfrew in August 2006, is closing because its landlord, Rio Can, has arranged for Mark's to take over the premises. "We're very sad it's happened this way ... but Rio Can wanted it (store) back," she said.

There isn't an obvious alternate location and moving to the vacant premises next door isn't

John Carter/Metroland The Urban Planet store in Renfrew was a busy place Jan. 4 as shoppers flocked to the location to take advantage of a major store-wide sale. The strong turnout was also fueled by word the store is closing by the end of January. feasible because it's much too small, she said.

Seguin said the local economy isn't a factor and the company might be open to reopening in Renfrew if an appropriate site became available.

Noting social media and word of mouth has helped attract a great deal of interest in the store's current 'everything $10 or less' sale, she quipped, "maybe word of mouth can find us another location."

In the meantime, the company will try to accommodate the about 10 Renfrew staff members in other stores if they are interested in relocation, Seguin said. Some have indicated they are going back to school and might be interested in part-time work at the North Bay or Sudbury outlets, she added.

She noted Renfrew cus-

tomers will still be able to shop at Urban Planet online, the Orleans store or sister Suzy Shier stores at Bayshore and Hazeldean malls in Ottawa. As well, some of the Urban Planet brands are available through Walmart.

So far there has been no official confirmation from Mark's representatives that the Renfrew store is on the move. However, Rio Can blueprints of the strip mall at 640 O'Brien Rd. indicate the corner unit now occupied by Urban Planet is to become Mark's Work Wearhouse.

Since it opened in town in 2004, Mark's has been located at 910 O'Brien Rd. in the mini-mall near Walmart and more recently the LCBO store. The Urban Planet store is almost double the size of the present Mark's location.

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PARKING BANNED ON HEALTH VILLAGE LANE The ability of motorists to avoid pay parking at the newest addition to the Renfrew Health Care Village

will soon be over.

Renfrew council has updated its parking bylaw to ban parking along Health Village Lane, including in front of the health services centre. Town clerk Kim

Bulmer told council that the one-block lane was always intended to be a noparking zone.

The bylaw will be enforced as soon as no-parking signs are erected.

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DON'T GO OVERBOARD WITH ALCOHOL CHANGES Whatever happened to Ontario the good?

There was a time when the image of Ontario in the rest of Canada was a province of anti-liquor, anti-gambling, anti-fun, Bible-thumping straight arrows ruled in perpetuity by Tories' Big Blue Machine.

How things have changed.

Even though the Conservatives are back in power after the province was seduced into supporting the Liberals for 15 years, it doesn't appear Ontario is about to return to its righteous roots.

While the PCs might want to turn back the clock when it comes to the sex-ed curriculum, they certainly aren't about to reinstate prohibition. Far from it.

Instead of limiting booze and pot sales to austere liquor stores, the Ford government is allowing the private sector almost carte blanche to peddle wares that were once barely mentioned in polite company.

While the government is ostensibly consulting with the public on a review of alcohol sales and consumption (you have until Feb. 1 to speak your piece), people could be forgiven for thinking it has already made up its mind about expanding alcohol sales in the province.

The news release announcing the public consultation makes it clear the government's goal is to expand public choice and convenience when it comes to buying booze.

The public is being asked to provide input on a number of topics, most related to how to allow more types of stores to sell alcohol longer (which it is already doing).

The final item for your input, which almost seems to be an afterthought, is ensuring communities are kept safe and healthy.

That would seem to be quite the challenge if the government is to make booze available at all hours and in all types of retail outlets.

The OPP laid more than 500 impaired driving charges, including 12 in the Renfrew-Arnprior area, in their recent Festive RIDE campaign. In all they ordered over 900 tipsy drivers off the road.

Police also reported there were 42 alcohol/drug related road deaths on OPP-patrolled roads in 2018.

It's unlikely those numbers will decrease if booze becomes much easier to obtain, especially if it becomes available at 24-hour outlets. Just look west to Alberta where impaired driving charges ballooned after alcohol sales rules were relaxed.

While the Ontario Public Service Employees Union is under the influence of self-interest, its input shouldn't be discounted when it argues expanding liquor sales to grocery and corner stores will lead to additional impaired drivers and teenage drinking, and result in more shoplifting and perhaps even violent robberies (like the U.S.).

If the government is to make booze (and pot) more readily available, it should be prepared to properly fund addiction, education and enforcement programs that deal with the problems that are bound to result. Unfortunately, if the LCBO is cut out of the process, there well may be less funding for such efforts rather than more.

Instead of intemperately rushing into a major transformation of the system, the province should be approaching the alcohol review with sober reflection about potential consequences of any changes.

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WHO WE ARE LETTERS & COMMENTARY STUDENT SAFETY AT RISK TO THE EDITOR:

My children Bella and Luca (ages 11 and 10) are expected to walk down our road, Bennet Lafont, and cross Storyland Road, which is a secondary highway, in order to catch the bus. What I was appalled to find out in my first week here is that there are two other families further down the road that have been fighting for two years to have this changed!

Their children are less than seven years old!

I have escalated my concern to the Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium and was told that the "guidelines" state that my children can walk up to 2.5 kilometres to catch the bus! A guideline is a guide to apply consistency and fairness; but should concerns not be reviewed on a case-by-case basis? No one has came out to review our concerns; or to even review it in person.

The children are expected to walk in a wooded area. The road has no sidewalks, leaving my kids exposed to oncoming and pass-

ing traffic. Bennet Lafont Road intersects Storyland right after the off ramp from Highway 17. Cars come around the bend at high speeds. Depending on daylight-saving time, either one of the pickup and drop off are in the dark. I further escalated my complaint to the chair and local trustee of the board of directors of the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board. I received back a very politically correct message supporting the decision of the #RCJTS in applying the guideline.

MARIA WATSON, HORTON TOWNSHIP

NOT AUTOMATIC HAZARD TO THE EDITOR:

Many readers are likely not aware that persons 70 and older automatically are required to reapply for their driver's licence when they have been responsible for an accident.

At 71, I caused a minor fender-bender; no one was hurt and we both drove away, but now not only do I have the expense of repairs, I received a letter from the Ministry of Transportation

informing me if I did not go through the licence renewal process within 60 days, my licence would be cancelled.

Initially, I thought that excessive and perhaps the officer had been overzealous, but I have since found out that this act - on the books since 1936 - is now being implemented regularly. Had I been 69, I wouldn't have been subjected to this. What this is, is age discrimination and there should be other mitigating circumstances before this is required. I am responsible, compos mentis (of sound mind), volunteer for several organizations and furthermore, have a good driving record.

As I strongly object to this assumption that I am automatically a driving hazard, I want to advise seniors this is happening and before we have to go through this governmentforced relicensing, we should protest to John Yakabuski, MPP and anyone else withinfluence in getting this age-discriminating act put back in obscurity where it belongs.

KAREN ABBOTT, RENFREW

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SILENCE DOMINATES THE WOODS THIS WINTER AND YET A FEW BIRDS HAVE SONGS TO SING, WRITES MICHAEL RUNTZ MICHAEL RUNTZ Column

A most enjoyable aspect of Christmas is the joyous music associated with this time of year. Churches come alive with jubilant concerts and songs of carollers fill the night air. New Year's Eve is also filled with music, albeit of a very different nature than that enjoyed the previous week.

Nature's concerts are typically held in spring and early summer but in winter there usually are sounds that break the cold silence. In particular, the

lively chatter of finches greets the dawn, with a few species, most notably the crossbills, breaking into full song on warmer days.

But this year the woods are almost void of sound, and not just locally.

Over the past few weeks I participated in four Christmas Bird Counts (CBCs): Kingston (Dec. 16), Sandbanks (Dec. 18), Pakenham-Arnprior (Dec. 26), and most recently, Algonquin Park (Dec. 29).

Even though those four counts brought me to different parts of Ontario, all had something in common: the sound of birds was nearly absent.

The areas I covered on the first two counts didn't contain a lot of woodland habitat, with most tallies being made along the edges of small woodlots and fields. Even there, however, in most winters finches are heard calling as they

Michael Runtz photo More than 900 Black-capped Chickadees were tallied on the Pakenham-Arnprior Christmas Bird Count; this leucistic individual was encountered near Stewartville. fly overhead, especially in the first hours following daybreak. With considerably more tree cover in the Pakenham-Arnprior area, and with uninterrupted forest in Algonquin Park, finch sounds usually dom-

inate the first part of the day on those counts.

But this year all of the woodlands surveyed were near silent. On the Pakenham-Arnprior CBC, a handful of American Goldfinches and Common Red-

polls were the only birds heard by Ryan Zimmerling and myself during our morning spent roaming the Nopiming Game Preserve. Although we tried attracting birds by using a variety of calls, apart from a few woodpeckers, only a small number of chickadees and nuthatches made an appearance. Over the 53 consecutive years in which I have participated in this count, I've never found the woods to be so quiet.

Just when I thought it could never be quieter, even fewer birds were encountered on the Algonquin CBC. Beautiful, conebearing forest dominates the 11-kilometre route that I take every year. The walk (usually done on snowshoes) lasts seven hours and on it around 15 species are typically encountered, sometimes with hundreds of finches tallied. Despite calm conditions, ideal for hearing distant birds, this year a mere five species, my lowest total ever, were tallied. And for the first time in the 200+ Christmas Bird Counts in which I have participated, I failed

to hear a single finch. Only Black-capped Chickadees were encountered in reasonable numbers (around 40).

A lack of food is the main reason that so few birds are present this winter. Finches are nomadic seed-eaters, and if conifers don't produce seeds, those birds go elsewhere. Even though a number of the spruces seemed loaded with cones, upon inspection those cones were open, meaning their seeds had been previously released.

Fingers crossed that next Christmas will be filled with the music of birds as well as that of choral concerts!

The Nature email is mruntz@start.ca

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Michael Runtz is a longtime columnist who teaches Natural History and Ornithology at Carleton University. He has worked as a naturalist in provincial and national parks, hosted the television series Wild by Nature, and has written 12 books on natural history topics.

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To the delight of parents, crossing guard Bob Debeau was on duty at the Barr Street crosswalk as school resumed after the Christmas break Jan. 7.

"Awesome. This is a very busy area." Carolyn Kean's comments summed up the parents' response as she ushered sons Aiden and Riley across the street to Queen Elizabeth Public School.

Kathryn Krieger, who accompanied son Silas to school, agreed, noting "it was very crazy and dangerous before."

"It's great to have a crossing guard here," said another mother, thanking Debeau for being on duty.

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John Carter/Metroland School's back: Queen Elizabeth student Silas Krieger crosses Barr Street with the help of his mother Kathryn and new crossing guard Bob Debeau. cussed since school opened in September.

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Meanwhile, in Queen Elizabeth's December newsletter, principal Angie McGrath thanked parents for educating their children about personal safety when crossing busy streets, especially the Barr Street crossing. In conjunction with the new crossing guard, OPP community services officer Janice Sawbridge will be presenting street safety tips to students in the coming weeks, she said.

After discussing various options, Renfrew council approved the hiring of a crossing guard for the Barr Street crosswalk in late November. It had received a petition with 200-plus names requesting a crossing guard to enhance student safety.

Debeau, who has been a crossing guard since September, transferred to Barr Street from duties at the Raglan-Hall-Veterans Memorial crossing.

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NEW RULES ALLOW OPP TO DEMAND BREATH SAMPLE FROM DRIVERS As it reports that more than 900 drivers were removed from Ontario roads in festive roadblocks this Christmas season, the OPP is reminding motorists that as of Dec. 18, they can demand a roadside breath sample from any lawfully stopped driver without first having to suspect the motorist has been drinking.

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Renfrew and Arnprior OPP officers conducted 288 RIDE checks in the detachment area over the six weeks.

In addition to the Criminal Code driving charges, eight roadside driver's licence suspensions were issued during the campaign for drivers who registered in the warning range.

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Renfrew and Arnprior OPP officers conducted 288 RIDE checks in the detachment area over the six weeks, part of the more than 2,700 in eastern Ontario and 10,270 in all of Ontario. It marked the first time the number of OPP RIDE stops topped 10,000.

Provincewide the campaign resulted in OPP officers removing 539 alcohol/drug-impaired drivers from roads and an additional 384 drivers were issued warn suspensions for having a blood-alcohol concentration in the .05 and .08 range.

That compares to 587 charges and 366 suspensions in the 2017-18 Festive RIDE campaign.

"It's very disappointing to see that so many people are making bad choices to drive after consuming drugs or alcohol," said OPP East Region Commander Supt. Chris Harkins. The OPP report there were 42 alcohol/drugrelated road deaths on OPP-patrolled roads in 2018.

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HEPATITIS C THERAPY AT THE OTTAWA HOSPITAL CURES COBDEN MAN RON SHEAN NOW HAS AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO SHARE TARA GESNER tgesner@metroland.com

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Cobden resident Ron Shean has an important message for people, especially fellow baby boomers.

"Get screened for hepatitis C," the 62-year-old advised during a recent interview with Metroland Media.

"Hepatitis C is not what people think," Shean said.

"We are all susceptible, and there is no reason to be afraid ... it is not a death sentence."

Today, Shean is cured, and he wants to use his story, his knowledge to encourage and empower oth-

ers to get screened.

According to experts, something like 250,000 Canadians are living with the hepatitis C virus, with 44 per cent unaware of their infection. Undiagnosed or untreated, they remain at risk of severe liver disease, liver cancer, liver transplant and death.

"The largest group of people with the hepatitis C virus - baby boomers," Shean noted.

"I knew very little about the disease before I was diagnosed," he continued, and "I think other baby boomers are unaware of the risk factors, symptoms and treatments."

"Other than fatigue I had no symptoms of the disease," Shean added. "I did not see myself inflicted with hepatitis C." Diagnosis In fall 2015, owing to a

selfless act of courage, trying to help a family member, Shean was shaken to learn he had hepatitis C. "I had an uncle waiting for a kidney transplant who ran into some hard luck, Shean explained."

Although there was a donor, "as things were closing in to get it done something came up," he continued. "I knew he was struggling ... he was on dialysis."

As a result, Shean decided to step up and donate one of his kidneys.

Before someone can become a living donor they undergo stringent screening, and in the course of being tested, Shean received the news his blood was tainted with hepatitis C. "I cannot describe how numb I felt getting the news," he said. "I was completely caught off guard."

"I was shocked, and I

was crushed because I wanted to help my uncle," Shean added.

For the longest time, he struggled to understand his diagnosis. How did this happen?

"It was not a poor me situation, but oh my God, I need to figure this out," Shean explained.

Employed as a carpenter, he considered himself a healthy person, always working hard. He always had excess energy.

"I went out and played ball after working all day at the construction site," Shean said.

Unfortunately, he was forced into early retirement after pinching a nerve in his neck.

Single with no children, Shean recounted how difficult it was to tell his mother, sisters and brothers about his diagnosis. Too,

Tara Gesner/Metroland Cobden resident Ron Shean has an important message for people, especially fellow baby boomers. Once diagnosed with hepatitis C, he is now cured, and he wants to use his story, his knowledge to encourage and empower others to get screened. he was fearful and embarrassed about the stigma of hepatitis C. Treatment Key to Shean's story: He was connected with the right people, and at the right time.

"I was referred to a clinical trial by a woman at

(The Kidney Foundation of Canada-Ontario Branch)," Shean told this newspaper.

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pital Viral Hepatitis Program.

"There was a new treatment available, and it was unbeknownst to me," Shean said. "Even though I was still in a state of misunderstanding and shock (about my diagnosis), I was game to get help."

"It is not rocket science ... if people at a clinic think they have a cure, you take them up on it," he added.

Around the same time, Shean received a call from the Renfrew County and District Health Unit. Required by law, the organization contacted him about his hepatitis C diagnosis.

"The health unit sent me lots of information related to the disease, which helped me better understand what was happening," Shean explained.

"Through all of this ... what I went through ... the nicest people were there when I was at my lowest, he stressed. "They made me feel normal."

Shean had genotype 1 hepatitis C, which is the most common.

His 12-week hepatitis C treatment, costing upwards of $75,000, consisted of one pill a day.

"I was very lucky," Shean said. "I qualified for financing."

Harvoni was the medication used to treat Shean's hepatitis C. It is a combination pill, containing sofosbuvir plus ledipasvir.

"The medication came around October 2016," Shean said.

He was impressed with the program's discreetness.

NEWS "The program is a discreet as you can hope," Shean noted. "At first, my medication was hand delivered to me at Pembroke Regional Hospital ... I met with Dr. Cooper's assistant."

For the next two months, a courier delivered it straight to his door, perfectly concealed.

"I always felt like I was in good hands, getting a lot of support ... everyone was always reassuring me," Shean said.

"There was no fear of falling through the cracks with these people," he continued. "The empathy they have is endearing ... they are so committed to what they are doing."

Owing to Shean's hepatitis C, a fibre scan of his liver revealed Stage 3 liver disease.

After completing his 12week treatment, Shean underwent more blood work and another liver scan.

"I eventually spoke with Dr. Cooper to find out where we were at," he said.

The Harvoni was working, with no indication of the virus, and the liver seemed to be healing.

"Dr. Cooper told me we still needed to wait and see," Shean said. "We needed to keep testing, but he saw something good."

At the same time, Shean was working with a dietician, eating a lot of fibre and fish to help his liver.

He also bought a used treadmill.

"I started to get a more promising attitude, and I had more energy," Shean said.

During the monitoring part of the program, which involved more tests, Dr. Sarah Mansour took over

Shean's case.

He is now on a maintenance schedule, with blood work and a liver scan every six months. A recent fibre scan showed Shean's liver to be at Stage 1.

"I felt the biggest relief," he said.

Shean has a good idea how he contracted disease, narrowing it down.

"What speaks loudest is a tattoo I received in my late 20s," he explained. "It was in the back room of a house in Digby, N.S ... sterilization was not at the top of the list."

A couple of years ago, Shean had a friend - a coworker, pass away from complications of hepatitis C. Many, many years ago, they shared shaving gear.

Furthermore, there is evidence to support belief in transmission of hepatitis C through non-injection drugs such as cocaine.

"I want baby boomers and others to be aware of the disease ... your symptoms may be subtle," Shean stressed. "People need to ask their doctor for a blood test.

"What do you have to lose ... other than your life," he continued.

Future Achieving a cure has elated Shean's 85-year-old mother. With an increase in energy and strength, Shean visits her more often.

Leaving himself a bit of a hill to climb, "I try to be as smart as I can be, eating well and exercising," he noted. "I live a very quiet life ... things are getting better."

Eventually, Shean would like to get back to building houses and construction.

MORE BOOZE MORE OFTEN: WHAT DO YOU THINK? JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com Should alcohol be more accessible in Ontario?

Residents and businesses in the province have a month to share their thoughts on how alcohol is sold and consumed. The Conservative government is inviting businesses and consumers over the legal drinking age of 19 to share their views by visiting Ontario.ca/AlcoholConsultations and providing input by Feb. 1.

The government is also inviting key groups to participate in roundtable discussions as part of the review it says is aimed at improving choice and convenience for consumers. The organizations invited include those representing alcohol producers, public health and safety organizations, retailers, municipalities, consumer groups, and restaurants and bars.

As part of its "commitment to transforming alcohol sales," Ontario wants in-

put on a number of areas, including: • improving rules for how beer, cider, wine and spirits are sold and consumed; • allowing new types of stores, including corner stores and big-box stores, and more grocery stores, to sell the products; • creating more opportunities for private sector sellers and distributors; • ensuring communities are kept safe and healthy.

Some changes have already been made. As of Dec. 2, Ontario has allowed the Beer Store, LCBO and other authorized retail outlets, such as grocery stores and agency stores, to sell alcohol from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week.

SHOPLIFTING CONCERNS Meanwhile, it's obvious where the Ontario Public Service Union stands on the issue. Worried that many of its members will lose their jobs if the sale of alcohol shifts dramatically to private stores, it is urging the

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The union points to recent media reports detailing the "serious shoplifting problems" that regularly occur at LCBO stores as a reason for its stand.

"If shoplifting is a problem in LCBO outlets that have highly trained staff, then what will happen in private retail outlets that have staff without that kind of training and experience?" asked OPSEU president Warren "Smokey" Thomas.

"What will happen in corner stores? The answer is that someone is going to get hurt, maybe even killed.

"Alcohol is always going to attract the attention of thieves and the underground economy. It's a commodity easily sold in the black market," Thomas said.

He is asking for a meeting with Premier Doug Ford to discuss the government's privatization plans for the sale of alcohol and cannabis.

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Increasing taxes is not the way to fix environmental problems, she said.

Gallant said the United Nations is "ramping up the fear factor" when it comes to climate change, and charged that politicians are silencing scientists who disagree with the fashionable view; when governments focus entirely on one cause for climate change, there is a danger that other factors may be overlooked, she said.

"Scientists should always be encouraged to ask questions" instead of bowing to the whims of politi-

cians, she said.

Gallant also accused the U.N. of being behind Canada allowing "anyone to willynilly cross our borders."

Even in the urban areas, "people want secure and sovereign borders," she said. "We don't want the U.N. dictating who can and can't come."

The planned major increase in CPP premiums may eventually boost retirees' pensions, but at the cost of taking a "huge bite" out of the ability of both small business and large manufacturers to create jobs, Gallant maintained. She said that and other taxes will

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The 2019 federal election is gearing up to be a battle over the carbon tax, says Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant.

In a year-end interview with Metroland Media, Gallant said that she will also raise as election issues immigration, the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) rate hikes' effect on job creation, delays in veterans' benefits and the Liberals' attempted revival of gun control.

Looking back on 2018, Gallant said she is particularly pleased with important strides made by Garrison Petawawa and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL); both are major economic generators for the riding and are playing key roles in Canada's security and scientific innovation, she said.

She noted that CNL is working on some "exciting new programs," including a possible cure for cancer.

Despite her party's recent rise in the polls, Gallant said she's taking nothing for granted when it comes to the Oct. 21 election, particularly since the Conservatives are at a "huge disadvantage" because of the $595 million the Liberal government has promised in incentives and tax breaks for the media. However, "it's too little too late" for the media in the Upper Ottawa Valley, as jobs have already been lost here, she said.

Gallant said that if elected, the Conservatives will repeal the carbon tax being imposed by the federal Liberals against the wishes of most of the provinces. "It's just another consumption tax ... and it's the people who will feel the pinch" despite the rebate, she said.

She said that the tax will boost fuel prices, especially that of diesel - meaning truckers will have to raise their prices. That will make many items more expensive, hurting the economy already affected by the U.S. tariffs on steel and alumi-

likely contribute to more plant closures like Sandvik and cutbacks like Nylene in Arnprior.

She said that while Conservatives realize the federal budget can't be balanced "for a while," if elected they would get started on controlling spending. "We have to be more careful on how we spend ... people's taxes shouldn't be seen as funding the government's play box," she said.

Gallant said that the budget should be focused on funding basic services, ensuring Canadians' safety and security, and creating an environment where business survives and grows.

As for veterans' benefits, the big issue is the length of time they have to wait to receive their pensions, she said. Gallant pointed out that while some soldiers have a smooth transition to civilian life, others - particularly those who have to take medical leaves - often face hardships as they wait for benefits.

Gallant noted that the military ombudsman's chief recommendation is for "seamless transitions" from soldier to veteran. Everything should be set up before they are released, she said.

She decried the "idiocy" of a system in which soldiers are told they can't be deployed for medical reasons, yet have to prove to Service Canada their condition is a consequence of their military service to receive benefits. "It can be a huge stress," she said.

Gallant said she will continue to lobby against gun control efforts that "for no logical reason" target collectors, and those who have had guns in their families for generations. The government should be focusing on the "real danger" - guns in the hands of criminals, she said.

She said it is "ridiculous" for the government to spread fear about assault rifles when they have been banned in Canada for years.

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RENFREW RECREATION BIDS 2018 GOODBYE, KICKS OFF 2019 PROGRAMS FREW YEAR'S EVE FEATURES SKATING, PIZZA AND FIREWORKS JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com Renfrew celebrated a frosty end to 2018 with an afternoon of fire and ice (and pizza), thanks to the town's recreation department.

The recreation gang and the Town of Renfrew threw a free Frew Year's Eve party at Ma-Te-Way Park on Dec. 31. A large crowd built up an appetite with a public skate, beginning at 2 p.m., and were more than ready when the pizza arrived at 4 p.m.

The afternoon wrapped up with people watching the fireworks display at 5 p.m., from the splash-pad area and from their cars in the parking lots.

Renfrew recreation program co-ordinator Jo-anne Caldwell was happy with the turnout, noting the rink was well used

throughout the holiday period.

The Sunday, Dec. 30, skate sponsored by the Renfrew Lions was packed, and there was a decent turnout for the Sport Renfrew skate Saturday.

"It's awesome so many people are taking advantage of the free skate and so nice of the sponsors that make it possible," said Caldwell.

Thanks to a grant, participants were able to borrow skates free from the lending hub in the skatesharpening room.

As it was a big hit the year before, pizza was again supplied.

Mayor Don Eady and Coun. Tom Sidney helped recreation staffers Jordan Wall, Randy Pender and Caldwell cut up and hand out the pizza.

The multiple boxes of pepperoni and cheese pizza came from most of the outlets in town, including the Flamingo Restaurant, Domino's Pizza, Finnigan's Roadhouse, Renfrew Pizzeria, Karras Way, Zio Nicolas, Coco Jarry's and Milano's Pizza.

JANUARY PROGRAMS Caldwell reports registration for the recreation department's January recreation programs, ranging from fitness and arts to cooking and crafts, is "going well," with most children's offerings already filled. There are a few openings is some of the adult and teen programs.

The 2019 "get active" programming didn't take long to get started, with the first in a series of Wednesday Good Morning circuit-training sessions beginning at 7 a.m. on Jan. 2. at the recreation centre. There is also a circuit-training class on Monday evenings, starting Jan. 7, and zumba classes on Mondays and Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Ma-TeWay. For more information on the wide variety of programs available, including several free offerings, visit the Renfrew Recreation Facebook page, or contact Caldwell at 613-432-3131 or email jcardwell@renfrew.ca.

John Carter/Metroland Ella Delaire of Haley Station and her family were among the many folks enjoying the free skate at Ma-Te-Way Dec. 31 at the Frew Year's Eve party.

FREWFEST The recreation department is gearing up for Renfrew's winter carnival. The family event that promotes outdoor activities is set for Jan. 18 to 20.

It begins Friday with a public

skate and a trivia contest in the evening. A variety of events, from snow sculptures and shinny to toboggan races and an ice-fishing derby, are planned for 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sunday, if the weather co-operates.

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CHILD AIRLIFTED TO CHEO AFTER CALABOGIE ROAD CRASH JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com A child is in critical condition from injuries suffered in a two-vehicle collision on Calabogie Road just south of Burnstown on New Year's Day. Renfrew County Paramedics report three people were sent to hospital after the head-on crash near Fraser Road about 2:30 p.m.

Jan. 1. Two were taken by

ambulance to local hospitals with serious injuries, while the child was airlifted to the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario by Ornge helicopter.

A fourth person was assessed at the scene and released without having to go to hospital.

As of late Wednesday morning, OPP had yet to release any names or the age of the young victim.

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OPP closed the road until about 5 p.m. with traffic detoured around Spruce Hedge and Fraser roads.

The Greater Madawaska and McNab/Braeside fire departments also attended the scene to help extract the victims from the vehicles

and help with traffic control and clean-up.

Renfrew Paramedics chief Michael Nolan called the response "great teamwork by all emergency services."

Nolan also issued a thank you via Twitter to all those who adjusted their New Year's Eve plans because of hazardous road conditions caused by first freezing rain and later heavy snowfall. He noted it

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BEWARE DEER Meanwhile, Lanark OPP

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SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 While you have been in a stable relationship for some time now, both parties may be looking to shake things up. It can go two ways: A breakup or newfound depth.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, after some recent turbulence, rest easy knowing that calmer waters are ahead. Some tranquility and stability is just what the doctor ordered.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, things in your domestic sector are bound to settle down in a few days. If you planned improvements at home, you’ll sail through those in no time with some help from friends.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Venus, the ruler of your career sector, will point your professional efforts in the right direction, Capricorn.

Your professional outlook might turn completely around.

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Count your blessings because you deserve all the good news that’s coming your way.

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If you resign from your job, you just may find a dream position shortly after — things can be that dramatic.

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Renfrew Silver Seniors WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Renfrew Legion Branch 148, 30 Raglan St S, Renfrew CONTACT: 613-432-2361 COST: $5 Noon hour 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 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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Frewfest WHEN: 9:00 a.m WHERE: Town of Renfrew, 127 Raglan Street South, Renfrew CONTACT: 613432-3131, 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.

Fried Green Laugh Track Comedy Show in support of the Renfrew Food Bank WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 10:30 p.m WHERE: Renfrew Curling Club , 195 Xavier Street, Renfrew CONTACT: Chris Kyte, 613 281 5425, renfrewcomedy@gmail.com COST: $15 in support of the Food Bank A comedy show in support of the Renfrew and Area Food Bank. Cost is $15 and you're encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item.

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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/

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)

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15

Champlain Seniors +55 WHEN: 1:00 p.m WHERE: RCAF 433 Wing, 164 Argyle St. S., Renfrew CONTACT: Margaret Crozier, 613-432-4828 COST: Membership $5/year.

Floor shuffleboard and euchre at the Wing every Tuesday. Potluck

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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.

Jean Van Loon will recite from her poetry book on J.R. Booth the world's most powerful lumber king. C/W a musical interlude.

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Gardening with Raised Beds WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Eganville Legion Branch 353, 57 Veterans Way, Bonnechere Valley CONTACT: Judy Sauve, 1 (613) 628-9898, eganvillehort@gmail.com, http:// gardenontario.org/site.php/ eganville COST: Free to members. Visitor fee $5 OR membership for the entire year $10.

Eganville and Area Horticultural Society welcomes speaker Terry Newcombe, the two-time winner of Gardener of the Year in Madawaska Valley. He will explain all the benefits of raised beds. Social time begins 7 p.m.; meeting

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 22

Quilters Guild meeting WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Horton Community Centre, 1005 Castleford Rd, Renfrew CONTACT: Pat Witham, pawitham@sympatico.ca COST: Quilters Guild of Renfrew and area meets the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month - teaching guild serving all skill levels, including a beginners class.

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RENFREW COLLEGIATE CLASS AMONG WINNERS OF #DRESSPURPLERENFREWCOUNTY CONTEST Family and Children's Services of Renfrew County is pleased to announce the winners of its #DressPurpleRenfrewCounty School Contest - an initiative that invited school classes across Renfrew County to wear purple on Oct. 24 to show their support for the rights of all children and youth to safety and well-being.

The winning classrooms were selected randomly from more than 50 photos shared. The winners are: • Peggy McLeese's class at Renfrew Collegiate • Ms. McDaniel's class at St. Francis of Assisi, Petawawa • Ms. Brum's class at Holy Name School, Pembroke • Mrs. Duhn/Mrs. Rousseau's class at St. Mary's, Deep River • Mme. Deslaurier's class at Jeanne Lajoie, Pembroke Each of the winning classes

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will be receiving pizza lunches, thanks to the generous donation of Domino's Pizza.

A CARING COMMUNITY As part of the 2018 Purple Ribbon Campaign, Family and Children's Services of Renfrew County (FCSRC), alongside many community organizations, schools, businesses and individuals, assisted provincial efforts to raise awareness about the rights of all children and youth to safety and well-being, and the responsibility of adults and community services to help children and youth who need support.

The Purple Ribbon Campaign committee hosted seven events across the county to give our community the opportunity to showcase their support for children and youth. Additionally, through a generous purple hockey-tape donation from Renfrew Pro, a

very engaged hockey community sported the 410 rolls on the ice throughout the month of October.

FCSRC is so grateful for the contributions from Phoenix Centre for Children and Families, MyFM, Renfrew Pro, Domino's, Pembroke Mitsubishi, Hyundai Pembroke, City of Pembroke, Lasso Live, Pembroke Boxing Club, St. Joseph's High School, Janna & Kerry's Over Easy Bar & Grill, Killaloe Family Resource Centre and the Shulist Farm.

ABOUT FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S SERVICES OF RENFREW COUNTY Family and Children's Services of Renfrew County is a multiservice agency, helping families and communities in Renfrew County protect and support the development and well-being of children, youth and adults through integrated services, prevention and social inclusion.

Through programs including Parents Anonymous, Caring Dads, Jubilee Place and EarlyOn Child and Family Centre in Pembroke, as well as referrals to many other community services, FCSRC helps to facilitate the sup-

ports families recognize they need.

For more information on programs or services, or how to support and become involved, please visit www.fcsrenfrew.on.ca or call 1-800- 267-5878.

RENFREW BRIDGE CLUB DONATION BIG DEAL FOR FOOD BANK

jars to help the food bank's Christmas program.

"It warms my heart to see how generous you are," club chair Rhonda Vaillancourt told members before she and treasurer Anna McCallum presented the donations to food bank volunteer co-ordinator Valery Stewart.

"I assure you it will be put to good use," said Stewart.

"Thanks so much. We really appreciate the Renfrew Duplicate Bridge Club's support," she added, noting there are a great deal of people in need in the Renfrew area.

The club has annually donated to the food bank since it started operating almost five years ago.

Stewart said the generosity of Renfrew area residents enable the food bank to serve between 350 to

400 clients a month, with about 95 of them children.

She noted the food bank usually has an increased number of clients at Christmas time. In addition to food, clients receive cash vouchers to be used either at Giant Tiger, Metro or No Frills.

"We appreciate the donations we receive regularly from churches, schools and the community such as the Renfrew Duplicate Bridge Club."

The bridge club has grown dramatically since 2014, increasing to 130 members. The weekly games have expanded from three to four tables, to 18 to 20. More than 100 members attended the Christmas bridge/lunch event.

Vaillancourt reports that while many of the members are retired,

all ages are welcome. The game is so popular because it takes a great deal of skill, she noted. "It's great for stimulating brain power ... it keeps your mind active."

The club uses a computer to keep track of game scores. That allows members to compare their performances to players in other registered bridge clubs and visiting players have their scores credited to them.

The bridge club meets Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. for games at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. Newcomers of all levels of bridge skill and experience are welcome and bridge lessons can be arranged if needed. Members come from as far away as Pakenham and Eganville.

For more information, call David Sulpher at 613-432-5060.

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The Renfrew Duplicate Bridge Club provided a timely boost to the Renfrew and District Food Bank at its Dec. 12 Christmas luncheon.

One of the town's most active groups, the bridge club, contributed $304 and the contents from food donation boxes and cash collection

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Family and Children's Services photo For the second year in a row, Peggy McLeese's class at Renfrew Collegiate Institute has won a #DressPurpleRenfrewCounty School Class Challenge as part of Family and Children's Services of Renfrew County's 2018 Purple Ribbon Campaign. From left in front are Morgan Dyer-Charlebois, Kendra Landreau, and Brianna Hill and in back: Taya Oake, Serena Hickey, Gage Utronki, Hayden Lacelle and Peggy McLeese.

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Douglas Kenneth Lavallee

I would like to thank our family and friends who supported us during my mother’s illness and subsequent death. You made this difficult time much easier to bear. My mother was extremely blessed to have such good people in her life. A special thanks to Dr. Matosh who provided excellent and timely care, ensuring her comfort always. The staff at Quail Creek also went above and beyond to assist with my mother’s needs. My mother was fortunate to spend her last few months at Hospice Renfrew.

The exceptional staff and environment of the hospice enabled us to enjoy those final days peacefully. Eternal thanks to the hospice, Quail Creek, our friends, and family.

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Cecil Malcolm Briscoe

It is with profound sadness that we announce the death of Cecil Malcolm Briscoe..(Mac. ) on Thursday December 27th 2018 at Hospice Renfrew after a brief battle with Cancer in his 80th year with loved ones by his side. Husband of Judy Briscoe, loving father of Gwen (Erroll Hisko), Arlene (Scott McCagg) and Penny. Grandfather of Alyson, Josh, Chezla, Scott, Jenny, Jesse, Zachery, Matthew, Amy, Alyssa, Brandon and Cody. Great Grandpa to Austin, Owen, Jaxson, Clayton, Charlotte, Rihanna and Blake.

Survived by his last sibling Garry and sister in law Marlene. Predeceased by his children Mark, Laura-Lee, George, Mike and John and his beloved dog CeCe his parents Milburn and Gertrude Brisco, brothers JC, Milton (Beth) his sister Ruth Peever (David). He will be greatly missed by his many nieces and nephews cousins and friends. At his request there will be no service. Father would have been 80 years old January 11, 2019 it is fitting that we celebrate. We will be having a Celebration of Life at the Renfrew Legion Branch 148 Saturday January 12th 2019 between 2 and 4 pm Everyone welcomed.

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Peacefully at The Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior on Thursday evening, December 28th, 2018; Lawrence Gordon Radford of Arnprior; formerly of Ottawa passed away at the age of 83 years. Beloved husband of Marion and predeceased by his first wife, Margaret (nee White). Dearly loved father of Debbie Radford of Nepean; Peggy Barr (Jeff) of Renfrew; Steven Radford (Kristen) of Kanata and stepfather of Jim Leveck (Donna) of Centralia; Stephen Leveck (Jen) of Beachburg and Amanda Kruger (Steve Sadler) of Arnprior. Cherished and proud grandfather of Sydney Hanniman (Gerard), Hayley Barr, Spencer and Hendrix Leveck and greatgrandfather of Olivia and Nora Hanniman.

Predeceased by his parents, Sydney and Ada Radford as well as 2 brothers, Wilfred and Paul Radford. A private family time took place at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Sunday, December 30, 2018 followed by cremation. In memory of Lawrence, please consider a donation to The Grove Nursing Home Redevelopment Fund.

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BURNETTE, Sheldon

With heavy hearts we announce that Sheldon passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at home on Monday morning, December 31, 2018. He was 38. Beloved husband of Jennifer Fabian and treasured Dad of Olivia, Landon and Ava. Dear son of Doug and Sylvia Burnette and big brother of Tracy (Jeff Potter).

Special uncle of Rachel and Cameron Potter.

Dear son-in-law of Terry Fabian and Kathy Fabian (Dean Quade). Fondly remembered by his children’s great-grandmother, Gail Pastway (T.J.). Dear brother-in-law of Kristen, Kayla and Nathan Fabian. Also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Friends paid their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Thursday, January 3, 2019 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Friday morning, January 4, 2019 from 10 to 10:45. A Tribute to Sheldon followed in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o’clock. In memory of Sheldon, please consider a donation to the Canadian Mental Health Association (Ottawa Branch) or the Arnprior and District Humane Society.

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Frieda Helene Szkarlat

(nee Adler) Passing peacefully Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the age of 89 years, at The Grove Nursing Home in Arnprior. Born April 16, 1929 in Danzig, Germany (now Poland). Loving wife of 69 years to the late Wladyslaw (Wally) Szkarlat. Daughter of the late Richard and Mathilde (nee Labudda) Adler, and predeceased by siblings Helmut, Edgar (Eddie) of Germany, and Walter of Brampton, Ontario.

Survived by one sister Hildegard Kenuth of Germany. Frieda will be sadly missed by her children Edward of Arnprior, Robert (Diana) of Carleton Place, Elsa Scott (Robert) of Arnprior, Henry (Brenda Carter) of Ottawa, Barbara (McKeddie) Szkarlat of Sault St. Marie, Ontario, and Irene Sauvé (Paul) of Arnprior; also by her grandchildren: Nicholas Szkarlat, Colin Szkarlat, Katrina Szkarlat (Tom Graham), Jonathan Scott, Ryan Szkarlat (Michelle), Kayla Szkarlat, Heather McKeddie, Donny Jr. McKeddie, Brianna McNulty (Ryan), and Nychelle McGrath (Sheldon); and greatgrandchildren Connor and Liam McNulty, Paisley and Ava McGrath, Payton, Camden and Ryker Szkarlat, Skyler and Riley Leroux, and Olivia Graham. Frieda married the love of her life, Wladyslaw, in Kiel, Germany in 1948, and came to Canada in the 1950’s. Mom often spoke of how she enjoyed working as a waitress at Scobie’s Restaurant in Arnprior, and later working for Kenwood Mills (also known as Hyuck Canada, and Weavexx) until she retired. Mom was a great seamstress and baker, and enjoyed traveling, shopping, and spending time with her grandchildren. For those wishing, a donation The Grove Nursing Home Redevelopment Fund would be appreciated by the family. A private family visitation and service took place at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Tuesday, January 8, 2019. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior.

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“An inspiration to all” February 17, 1962 - December 26, 2018 It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden but peaceful passing of our beloved and cherished brother, Ivan at the Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew on Wednesday morning. He was 56 years old. Son of the late Ivan and Lucie Simpson Loving brother of Robert (late Brenda), Bernice Strong (Rob) both of Arnprior; Susie Simpson (Larry Charbonneau) of Ottawa; Sylvia Sweet (Gary) of St. Thomas; Richard of Ottawa and Ronnie of Arnprior. Special uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews. He will be fondly remembered by his best friends Marnie Martin and Joe Brennan as well as the entire staff at RONA, Arnprior where Ivan worked for 24 years. He will be greatly missed by all the people at Community Living which he was a part of for many years. Ivan was very well cared for and much loved by the staff of the Bonnechere Manor for the past 10 years.

Many will mourn his passing at his “Home”. A good, kind and gentle man has left this world but will remain in our hearts forever. Friends called at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior for visitation on Sunday afternoon, December 30th from 2 to 5. A brief tribute to honour Ivan took place at 4:54 p.m. Spring interment will take place at the Malloch Road Cemetery in Arnprior. In memory of Ivan, please consider a donation to Renfrew and District Community Living or the Bonnechere Manor Foundation.

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Cameron, John “Jack” A.

May 22, 1935-December 29, 2018 (President-Antrim Truck Centre Ltd., Arnprior, Antrim Truck Stop, Antrim Contracting) May 22, 1935-December 29, 2018 Jack took his final journey into the heavenlies on Saturday morning, December 29, 2018 at the age of 83 years. Beloved soulmate of Gail (MacDowall) for 41 wonderful years. Dear “Dad” of Alan (Chrissy) of Renfrew and Tiffany (Clint) Duff of Arnprior. Predeceased by son Jeffrey (Emely). “Poppa” of Amanda, Kyle, Ashley, Jesse, Pyper and Rorie.

Greatgrandfather of Hailey, Ryder, Oakley and Channel.

Brother of Isobel (late Dan) Anderson of Renfrew and Norma Miller of Lakefield. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Son of the late Norman Alan and Mamie (Fraser). Jack will be greatly missed by the MacDowall family. Forever loved and missed by his faithful companion Sassie Pants. Jack had a high degree of integrity, was a man of his word, and a gentleman’s gentleman. Jack was a mentor to many and will be missed by his colleagues and the staff of the Antrim Group of Companies.

Arrangements by the Boyce Funeral Home Ltd., 138 Daniel Street North, Arnprior. There will be a Celebration of Jack’s Life at the Antrim Truck Stop (Dealership Building) on Saturday January 5, 2019 from 1-5 p.m. In memory of Jack, a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation or the Salvation Army would be appreciated.

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Was born in Renfrew, Ontario on September 10, 1947 and passed away suddenly in Cuba on December 16, 2018 in his 72nd year.

Loving husband of Brenda (nee Emond), father of Chris (Karen) and Wendy.

Grandfather of Jordan and Aaryn and Stepfather to Chad and David. Doug was predeceased by his parent’s David and Viola Lavallee as well as his brother Garry. A Celebration of Life is being held on Saturday January 12, 2019 from 1-4pm at Zohr Family Funeral Home, 22 Raglan Street South Renfrew. In memory of Doug, and in lieu of flowers, a donation to Diabetes Canada would be appreciated. Donations, tributes and condolences can be made at www.zohrfuneralhome.com

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Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital in the late hours of Tuesday, January 1, 2019, Mark passed away with his children by his side. He was 63. Mark is survived by his mother Margaret (nee Roney); his children Brianne (Mike Stolarik), Cody (Katie Baxter) and Cassidy; his sister Heather Wilson (Kenny); his grandsons Tibor and Quinn Stolarik and many cousins and friends. Mark was predeceased by his son Troy and his father Ira. Friends were invited to pay their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Sunday afternoon, January 6th from 12 to 3 p.m. then at the Rankin Culture and Recreation Centre, 20 Rankin Rink Road, Pembroke on Sunday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. Interment will take place in the Spring. In memory of Mark, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation.

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1950 to 2018 Beloved son of Joyce and Leo Prest of Carleton Place, husband and loving best friend of Judy Rose, father of Wendy (Chris Lamont) and Michael Jr., step-father to Alexandra (Ryan Knowles) of Nova Scotia, grandfather to Jamiee, Hailey and Carter Lamont & Michael Quinn Prest, step-grandfather to Angus, Henry, Oliver and Elizabeth of Nova Scotia, brother of Daniel (Dianne O’Reilly), Richard (Cathy), Barbara (Michael Usher), David (Caroline Campbell). Many nieces, nephews and special mention to Sheila and Dennis Ford. He was a multi-talented man, capable of building or repairing anything; a tree-felling master. Many special memories were created over many years at Bennett Lake with family.

He loved the outdoors, excelled in many sports and was happiest spending time in his wood lot at home in Mississippi Mills’ Ramsay where he enjoyed the past 20 years. He lived humbly and simply, never desiring the flashy things of life, and wanted his end to be the same. Therefore there will be no service. Mike donated his body to the University of Ottawa for research, hoping to help others. Donations to Almonte Hospital. Thanks to the compassionate care of the wonderful staff at the hospital.

Final arrangements and information to C. R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc., 127 Church Street, Almonte. (613)-256-3313 Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com

GAGNON, Sandra “Sandy”

Peacefully following a long struggle, Sandra “Sandy” Gagnon of Arnprior passed away at Mission Hospice in Ottawa on Sunday morning, December 23, 2018 at the age of 57 years. She was born on Monday February 27, 1961 in Ottawa, the daughter of Rachelle Desormeaux and the late Thomas “Tom” Laundrie. Sandy is survived by her brother, Tom and sister Tammy as well as 2 nephews: Jessie and Shane and a niece, Natasha. A Graveside service will take place in the Spring of 2019 at the Malloch Road Cemetery in Arnprior. In the professional care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.

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February 8, 1946 January 2, 2019 Dick passed away peacefully in hospital with his wife and son by his side. He was born in Pembroke, grew up on the family farm and lived his life in Quadeville with his wife Charlotte (Quade) of 48 years, his son Steve (Wendy) of Braeside, and much loved and adored grandson Tanner and granddaughter Callie. He is survived by his brother Lloyd (Lois) Kuehl. Leaves behind many brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces and families of both the Kuehl and Quade families.

He was predeceased by family members; his parents Charles and Margaret (Rosien) Kuehl, brother Kenneth Kuehl, sister Joan (Kuehl) Pilgrim. Also predeceased by his best friend Allan (Jesse) James and a good friend and brother-in-law Garry Mayhew who he will now meet again. Dick had many accomplishments in his life. When he was a younger man he decided to become a Hoisting Engineer and was very accomplished in that role. Years later he became a Road Superintendent. He worked for Smiths/Miller Construction of Arnprior, Eastway Developing and Contracting, and Greyleith Co. Retired at the age of 67 Dick enjoyed his life immensely and said he’d never change a thing.

He enjoyed his family life and had many friends, too many to mention. Dick could always be found in his garage and welcomed everyone whether it was for a quick hello, advice on fixing something, parts for a vehicle or for a longer visit. There was room enough for family, friends and even the occasional stranger. If he wasn’t in his garage he could be found with all the guys back at the hunting camp. Some of Dick’s favourite pastimes included visiting his brother Lloyd in his garage on the family farm and working with his John Deere tractor. So rest in peace Dick until we see you again. Dick wished to be cremated, there will be a private spring interment.

STILES, Leon “Gord”

(Ed’s Salvage, Arnprior) Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital while surrounded by loved ones on Monday afternoon, December 31, 2018; Leon Gordon Stiles of Arnprior passed away at the age of 60 years. Beloved husband of Lorraine Martin. Dear father of Jennifer Stiles-MacLean (Cory MacLean), Christine Henderson and Gord Jr. and stepfather of Joe Homer and Adam Homer (Brandy). Cherished “Grampa” of Brianna, Kayleigh, Kaitlyn, Luke, Jade, Dakota, Emma and Carson and “Papa” of Addison. Leon is survived by siblings: Wayne, Jimmy, Steven, Larry, Tim, Dale, Maude Fraser and Maggie Stiles. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Family and 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, January 4th, 2019 from 7 to 9 p.m. only. In memory of Leon, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation or The Grove Nursing Home Adult Day Program.

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Peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital - General Campus with loved ones by her side on Monday afternoon, December 31, 2018; Mary Isabel Despres of Arnprior passed away following a courageous struggle with lymphoma. She was 61. Forever loved and remembered by her beloved husband, “Her Mister”, Hervé Despres; their 2 sons: Sean (Kate) and Collin Despres as well as her 2 grandchildren: Joshua and Hope. Dear sister of Jean Gilchrist (Carl) of Kingston; Linda Demers (Wayne) of Chapeau, PQ; Patricia Rahn (Steve) of Sudbury and Terry Godin (late Sheila) of Pembroke. Predeceased by her parents, Eugene and Theresa (nee Coughlin) Godin as well as a brother, Jimmy Godin (Theresa of Pembroke). Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Private arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. In memory of Mary, please consider a donation to The Ottawa Hospital Foundation, 737 Parkdale Avenue, 1st Floor, Box 610, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1J8.

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R.C.A.F. Veteran Peacefully and with dignity on December 26th, 2018. Yvon was born December 2nd, 1928, in St. Eugene, Ontario, and was raised with his three brothers and three sisters.

Yvon attended Bourget College in Rigaud, Quebec, and after graduating in 1947, he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force. He married Denise Giroux from St. Clet, Quebec and together they raised their three children, John (Anne Mac Neil) and Sandra (Mike Forbes) of Ottawa, and Susan (Oscar Schuurmans) of Burnstown, Ontario. Yvon and Denise were posted to many locations across Canada and England and, after 18 years together, Denise passed away on November 15th, 1970. In September of 1971 Yvon married Elizabeth Crocker James and in 1973 he joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, where he worked until he retired. Yvon and Elizabeth (Jimmy) spent many happy years raising their combined families, enjoying their work, and hosting family dinners at their home on the Madawaska River near Burnstown. After 40 years together, Elizabeth passed away on January 2nd, 2011. Yvon was the loving grandfather of Sarah, John Paul, Kathleen, Jeff, James, Allison, Jennifer, Leah, Alex and Samantha, and great grandfather of Alexander, Ian, Colin, Jackson, Preston, David, Hayley, William, Braydon, Jonathan, Piper, Nicolas, Myles, Kaylee and Oliver. A heartfelt thank you to all the staff at the Groves Park Lodge for the incredible care and comfort they provided to Yvon during the final stage of his life.

Following cremation, a Memorial Service will be held at the Zohr Family Funeral Home, 22 Raglan Street South Renfrew, on Saturday January 5th, 2018 with memorial visitation from 11am until the time of service at 1pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice online at www.zohrfuneralhome.com

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Beimers (Walsma) anna

In her 89th year transitioned from life to life everlasting, surrounded by her loving children.

Predeceased by her loving husband Gerrit and daughter Debora Ann. She is the loving mother of Mary Ann, Henny (Tony), Shirley (Harry), Joany (Bill), Judy (Peter) and Dirk (Tanya). Loving Beppe to Michael, Jeff (Amanda), David (Kayla), Lindsay (Yves), Jordan (Erika), Megan (Josh), Erin (Fred), Adam, Angelo, Gerrit, Levi and Sawyer. Great Beppe to Brandt, Claire, Deacon, Graham and Kase. A special thank you to Dr. Pinard and the CCAC Palliative Care team. Family and friends are invited for visitation at Zohr Family Funeral Home, 22 Raglan St. S. Renfrew, on Friday from 1-4pm and 7-9pm.

Funeral service will be held on Saturday January 12, 2019 at 10:30am at the Hebron Christian Reformed Church, Renfrew. Spring interment Admaston Cemetery. Those desiring may make donations in memory of Anna to the Community Living Renfrew South, at www.zohrfuneralhome.com

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January 5, 1999 - January 7, 2013 There is a bridge of memory From earth to heaven above.

It keeps them always near us It’s called the bridge of love.

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June 24th 1924 - January 11th 2014 It has been 5 years since you left us We think of you everyday We don’t need an anniversary to remember you Your love and memories will never go away

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Time speeds on, two years are gone, Since death it’s gloomy shadow cast Upon our home, where all was bright And took from us a shinning light, We miss that light, and ever will; Her vacant place none can fill, Here we mourn, but not in vain, For in Heaven we will meet again.

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DAVIES, John Robertson (Jack)

Jack died Thursday, December 27, 2018 peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital after 10 years of heart disease. He was 79-years-old. Jack was born in St. Boniface, Manitoba Nov. 8, 1939. His family moved to Ottawa at a young age, he graduated from Fisher Park High School at the age of 16 with a full scholarship; spent a year at Queen’s University and graduated with a degree in electrical engineering from Carleton University.

He was a natural leader, fast tracking to supervisor during his summer jobs building roads and working on the railroads. He honed his superior sales skills selling encyclopedias doorto-door. Jack went on to be a leader in Ottawa’s high-tech industry in the 1980s as well as a leader in his community. In 1974, Jack cofounded Systemhouse Ltd. (SHL) along with several partners including John Kelly and Rod Bryden. SHL was one of the pioneering companies creating the foundation for Ottawa’s high-tech boom in the ‘80s. Jack was president and stand-in Santa Claus at the company Christmas parties from 1974 to 1983. By the ‘80s, SHL had grown into a global business with 4,500 employees. It was one of the earliest Ottawa tech companies to go public. Following his time at SHL, Jack went on to found CTMG Canadian Technology Marketing Group, primarily a consulting and systems integration firm, in April 1985. In 1993, his view adapted to the changing way of document control. CTMG purchased the rights to an SGML-compliant database which formed the company ActiveSystems, 1994 to 1998. AMCon LLC and AMCon Research Inc. were formed in 1998. During this time, Jack was also active in his community. He and his young family moved to the Kinburn area in 1974. From there, Jack got involved in the farming community.

His agriculture business included beef cattle, cash crops and horses.

The beef market flattened and, Jack eventually narrowed his focus and built an equestrian centre on his property known as Caerleon Farms.

With his wife Carolyn, Caerleon Farms was a successful equestrian centre in the 1980s and 1990s. The farm hosted several, large equestrian competitions as well as financially supporting several young athletes. Jack spent a year as president of the board for United Way Ottawa. He was the Fundraising committee chair for the project to build West Carleton’s first indoor ice pad where he also volunteered as a coach. The project was completed in the early ‘80s and was built entirely with dollars fundraised within the community. The W. Erskine Johnston Arena is still heavily used to this day. Jack is pre-deceased by his wife Carolyn and his sister Penny Bunge, his parents, Willa and Wilfred Davies, his nephew Andrew Tait. He is survived by his two sisters and their children, Patricia and David Tait, Peggy and Bill Tyson; his brother-in-law and their children Steve and Susan Bunge; his three children Karen (Gary Milton), Sara Davies (Sun Demirli) and Jake Davies; and five grandchildren Ryan, Chaz, Bryn, Lucy and Eve. His sense of humour, values and insistence on always looking forward will be missed forever by his children and grandchildren. His love for crossword puzzles and the Ottawa Citizen were unparalleled. This past year, he enjoyed his weekly visits with his good friend Steve, golfing and euchre. Thank you to Dr. Amanda Connell (WCFHT), Dr. Nejad, Dr. Suzuki and the staff at the ADMH for the care of Dad and for advocating his wishes. Arrangements by the Boyce Funeral Home Ltd., 138 Daniel Street North, Arnprior. In accordance with Jack’s wishes, his body will be cremated and there will be no public service held.

Condolences/Tributes/Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca

Bill and Goldie Hogan In memory of cherished parents, grandparents and great grandparents, who passed away.

Bill December 23rd, 1992 & Goldie January 12th, 2017 There is a family who missed you dearly, In a home where you used to be.

There is a family who wanted to keep you, But God willed it not to be.

You left us many happy memories, And a sorrow too great to be told.

But to us who loved and lost you, Your memory will never grow old.

PRAYERS Prayer to Blessed Virgin (Never Known to Fail) Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mt. Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me In my necessity, Oh Star of the Sea. Help me and show me here, you are my Mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart, to succor me in my necessity (make request).

There are none who can withstand your power, Oh Mary conceived without sin, Pray for us who have recourse. To thee (three times). Holy Mary, I place this Prayer in your hands (three times) Say this prayer for thee consecutive days then you must publish and it will be granted to you. Grateful Thanks.

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IN MEMORIAM

Always in our hearts and thoughts,

A Dear Son, Brother and Uncle

Bonnie, Michael, JoAnn and Families

IN MEMORIAM

Douglas James McArthur

IN MEMORIAM

March 29, 1957 - January 8, 2017 Our lives go on without you, But nothing is the same, We have to hide our heartache, When someone speaks your name.

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

Love, Mom, Margo, Bonnie, Melanie, Jacob, Max & Maya

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

Kenny Marcellus July 23rd, 1951 - 2004

January 6th, 2004 - January 6th, 2019 Kenneth - The Lord called you home fifteen years ago We miss your smile We Miss your laughter We miss your song I Miss us Love Forever and always, Carol, Sheldon & Margot, Grandchildren Mia Silas, Kent & Jenny.

The Marcellus and Couvieau Families

Ken Burke

Who left us one year ago December 29, 2017 He never looked for praises He was never one to boast He just went on quietly working For the ones he loved the most. His dreams were seldom spoken His words were very few And most of the time his worries Went unspoken too. He was there.... A firm foundation and a rock Through all our storms of life A sturdy hand to hold on to In times of stress and strife. What would we give to clasp his hand, His happy face to see, To hear his voice, and see his smile That meant so much every day.

The rolling stream of life rolls on But still the vacant chair Recalls the love, the voice, the smile Of the times you once sat there. Nothing can ever take away The love a heart holds dear Precious fond memories we cherish Each day throughout the year. One of life’s greatest blessings The man we call our Dad. Love your “Three Musketeers” and your loving wife Elaine.

December 31, 2004

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day…

Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Love Gary, Sarah, Jenny and family

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Were You Incarcerated in an Ontario Youth Justice Facility Between April 1, 2004 and December 17, 2018?

A lawsuit may affect you. Please read this carefully.

A class action is proceeding in the Ontario Court of Justice on behalf of people who were placed in segregation while under the age of 18 in certain Youth Justice Facilities in Ontario where those placements occurred between April 1, 2004 and December 17, 2018.

You are a member of the Class if all of the items on the following list apply to you: 1. You were placed alone in a designated room or area at any one or more of the following facilities: Bluewater Youth Centre; Brookside Youth Centre; Cecil Facer Youth Centre; Donald Doucet Youth Centre; Invictus Youth Centre; Justice Ronald Lester Youth Centre; Roy McMurtry Youth Centre; Sprucedale Youth Centre; Toronto Youth Assessment Centre; 2. Your placement alone in the designated room or area lasted at least 6 consecutive hours; 3. You had no meaningful human contact during your placement alone in the designated room or area; 4. Your placement alone in the designated room or area took place when you were 17 years old or younger; and 5. Your placement alone in the designated room or area took place sometime between April 1, 2004 and December 17, 2018.

Phone FOR RENT: #9 Duke St 613-432-9335 Renfrew above Mona Lisa Day Spa. 2 bedrooms all utilities includWORK WANTED ed excluding hydro.

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Auction 10am – Viewing 9am ESTATE AND CONSIGNMENTS Fine furniture, fancy china, Hot Wheels & Die-cast collection, antiques, collectibles and much more!

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Please note that the following placement or placements alone in a designated room or area do not count towards the class definition and do not make you a Class member: 1. segregation by reason of a lock-down at a Youth Justice Facility; and 2. the routine locking in your room overnight at a Youth Justice Facility.

If you are a Class member, you have a choice of whether or not to stay in the Class.

Option 1: Stay in the class action: To stay in the class action, you do not have to do anything. If money or benefits are obtained, you will be notified about how to make a claim. You will be legally bound by all orders and judgments in the class action, and you will not be able to sue Ontario separately about the legal claims in this case.

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Option 2: Get out of the class action: If you want to remove yourself from the class action, you must submit an opt out form by Tuesday, April 9, 2019. Opt out forms are available here: www.youthsegregationclassaction.ca. You can also opt out by writing to the Administrator of this class action at the address below and informing them that you want to be removed from this class action. Be sure to include your name, address, telephone number and/or email address in the letter and have it post marked by Tuesday, April 9, 2019. If you remove yourself, you cannot get money or benefits from this lawsuit if any are awarded.

The Court has appointed Koskie Minsky LLP and Strosberg, Sasso, Sutts LLP (“Class Counsel”) to represent the Class. You don’t have to pay Class Counsel to participate. If they get money or benefits for the Class, they may ask for lawyers’ fees and costs which would be deducted from any money obtained or to be paid separately by Ontario.

For more information about your rights, go to www.youthsegregationclassaction.ca, call toll-free 1-833-430-7538 (TTY: 1-877-627-7027) or write to Ontario Youth Segregation Class Action Administrator c/o Crawford Class Action Services, 3-505, 133 Weber St. N, Waterloo, ON N2J 3G9, or by email at: youthsegregation@crawco.ca.

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Description Antrim Contracting is an Ottawa/Ottawa Valley based experienced, full service Construction Company concentrating on Commercial and Residential Development as well as Utility Construction. Our development and utilities projects are traditionally sized in the medium to large scale range requiring skills, organization, appropriate construction equipment and Health & Safety adherence that our discerning customers demand. We are an ISNetworld approved contractor.

We currently have the following opportunities for the right individuals to join our dynamic and talented team of employees: AZ/DZ Float Driver, Stone Slinger, Dump Truck Driver, Skilled Labourer, Equipment Maintenance Mechanic, Hydro Vac Operator/Driver Qualifications • AZ/DZ license with a clean Driver’s Abstract • 2 years’ experience operating equipment • Skilled labourer • 2 years’ experience maintaining equipment • Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team and safety focused environment • 2 years’ experience as a Hydro Vac Operator Additional Information To apply for this position, please forward a copy of your cover letter and resume to hr@antrimtruckstop.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact Information Human Resources Antrim Truck Centre Ltd. 580 White Lake Road Arnprior, ON K7S 3G9 Email: hr@antrimtruckstop.com Website: www.antrimcontracting.com

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OPINION

EMERSON MADE LIFE MISERABLE DURING COLD WINTER NIGHTS MARY COOK Column

She did it again. My sister Audrey. How could she go off and spend the night at her friend Iva's house, when she knew how I hated sleeping alone, especially on a winter's night?

I didn't mind it so much in the summer, when the days were longer, but darkness came so early this time of year, and it seemed to me we were climbing the stairs for bed long before we did at any other time.

She was gone, and there wasn't a thing I could do about it. Of course, my hateful brother Emerson was sure to make the night as miserable as possible for me, which didn't help matters one bit.

Mother had swiped the flannelette sheets over the mattress with a heated brick, but it wasn't long before the warmth had worn off, and there was no sister's back to put my feet against, so I just had to curl up into a ball and pray that sleep would come soon.

Then it started. Why did it only happen when we were in bed, I wondered? It came like a crack of thunder, and I swore I could feel the whole house shake. It was the

desperately cold frost which never failed to set off a torrent of loud bangs as the old log house settled into the bitter winter's night.

I didn't mind the bangs as much when Audrey was beside me in bed, but when I was alone, the noise took on a whole new meaning, and I buried my head under the quilts praying the noise wasn't what my brother Emerson said it was.

He said he knew for a fact that the thunderous cracks were our long-passed ancestors trying to get back into the house they had departed from years before. He said, and I believed every word he uttered, that they were all outside banging against the logs hoping to find one or two loose enough that they could crawl back into the only home they knew.

I asked Emerson how come they didn't bang against the logs in the summer time? Well, he had an answer for that too.

He said they were nice and cosy in their graves and there was no reason to come out then, but when the temperatures dipped to more than 30 degrees below zero, they were looking for a nice warm place to sleep.

Of course, my sister Audrey said that was plain nonsense, and I believed her, but only when she was laying in the bed beside me.

And here I was all alone in our big bed, and the old house trembling from the frost and Emerson in the back bedroom, in a voice he was able to change at will, saying "it won't be long now ... we'll soon be warm and cosy."

Sleep simply would not come to me. And I knew I would lie awake for hours, listening to the thunderous cracks, and my hateful brother in the back bedroom. So I crawled out of bed, grabbed my pillow and headed downstairs, taking two steps at a time. I went right to the old creton couch by the Findlay Oval, and pulled up the quilt that was always there.

Mother and Father were in the bedroom right off the kitchen. The frost still made the old log house tremble with every crack, but I was safe from those long-passed relatives and my hateful brother upstairs in the back bedroom.

Interested in an electronic version of Mary's books? Go to https://www.smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.

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

COMMUNITY

VARIETY SHOW BENEFITS EGANVILLE FIRE VICTIMS SHERRY HAAIMA sherr y.haaima@metroland.com

Sherry Haaima/Metroland Peformers at the It's a Wonderful Laugh Track Comedy/Variety Show Dec. 15 included, from left, Kathleen Maurin, Rachelle Todd, Richard Kaulbars, Chris Kyte, Sonya Bergin and Steve Agnew.

Kaulbars, Kathleen Maurin and Rachelle Todd.

Next up for Kyte is a Jan. 12

fundraiser at the curling club.

Showtime at the Renfrew Curling Club is at 7:30 p.m.

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There was a 'small but mighty' crowd on hand on Dec. 15 at the Renfrew Curling Club for the It's a Wonderful Laugh Track Comedy/Variety Show, hosted by local radio personality Chris Kyte.

The show raised funds for several families affected by a massive fire Nov. 21 in Eganville.

Among the performers was singer/songwriter/guitarist Steve Agnew - who, along with wife Jackie, lost his home in the fire.

About $600 was raised; a benefit dance for the fire victims is also scheduled for Jan. 26 in Eganville.

Sonya Bergin also performed, along with comedians Richard

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SHERRY HAAIMA sherr y.haaima@metroland.com Anyone with an interest in local hockey talent will be interested in the latest project of local author and journalist Grant McCagg.

Valley Snapshots: Notable Hockey Players From the Upper Ottawa Valley, is available now at a variety of local outlets. Among the featured players are National Hockey League Hall-of-Famers Ted Lindsay (of Renfrew), Bill Cowley (Smiths Falls) and Frank Nighbor (Pembroke).

McCagg has also included stories about the legendary Frank Finnigan of Shawville, who was the last surviving member of the Stanley Cup-winning Ottawa Senators team. McCagg also has profiled former NHLer Ray Sheppard, former Flame Jim Peplinski, and more recent Valley hockey notables such as Eganville's Dale McTavish and Shawn Heins, Renfrew's Al Letang, and Petawawa's Matt Peca, who is currently playing for the Montreal Canadiens.

Valley Snapshots also includes a lengthy article (complete with photographs) on Renfrew favourite M.J. Blimkie and his involvement with the Flying Fathers. There are also stories about another Renfrew hockey luminary, goalie Lorne Anderson, as well as the Slater family of Renfrew-Arnprior and Arnprior's Randy Pierce and Dan Fridgen.

McCagg, a Shawville resident who grew up in Renfrew and Pembroke, morphed from publishing newspapers and magazines to become a part-time scout for the Montreal Canadiens. He has published a number of draft guides, as well.

He played hockey in the Valley well into his 30s.

Among his highlights as a midget player for the Pembroke all-star team is scoring the winning goal against Renfrew, a team from which he had been cut.

Response to his new book has been favourable.

"It's been excellent," said McCagg.

He enjoyed creating the book, noting Peplinski as one of his favourite subjects.

"He was just a delight to talk to," he said. "He had some great stories. I didn't have to even write for that one - it could have been all just quotes from him."

Plans are already in the works for Volume 2.

There are many places to buy the book. It's available in Renfrew at Metro, Aikenhead's, Dahl's, Ray's Flowers and A Sense of Country; in Arnprior, it's at Antrim and Valley Roots; and in Portage at Dépanneur Thompson.

FARM FOR SALE at Dacre

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HUNTERGATE SUBDIVISION (behind No Frills) Sunday, January 13 • 2-4 p. m.

Your Host: Helen Vincent 613-432-0058

314, 316, 318, 320, 322 Forestiview Cr.

39 Renfrew Avenue West, Suite 203, Renfrew, Ontario

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Gerry O’Neil Broker of Record

613-432-2333

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Sherri Cobus Real Estate Broker

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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 $199,900

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Sales Representative

613-432-0092

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Allison Mulvihill Scott Thompson Catherine O’Neil Sales Representative

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

- Second floor with 4 bedrooms, full bath & ensuite .Third level is finished and spacious, great for extra bedroom, office or family room.

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

- Bungalow situated on 1.36 Acres in private, peaceful location. Just a short drive to Hwy #17 for commuters - 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, spacious front deck, new roof, new electrical & new insulation.

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

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

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

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370 SIDNEY AVENUE Great little starter or income property! In nice area of town! Bright spacious kitchen, 2 bedrm, 1 bath. Detached garage. Very nice backyard.

Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 www.sherricobusrealestate.ca $129,900

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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.

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

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

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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.

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NEWS

VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE SHOWS PLANNED FOR EGANVILLE, RENFREW JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com Snowmobile enthusiasts are in for a treat Saturday, Jan. 12. And again on Jan. 19.

The Ottawa Valley Old Sledheads are holding their

19th annual Old Snowmobile Show in Eganville. Touted the biggest old sled show in Ontario, the event runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Eganville Snodrifters Clubhouse at the corner of highways 41 and 60.

There will be an Old Snowmobile Show & Shine ("bring your sled") and a swap section for buying and selling sleds and parts (vender space $10).

The show features trophy classes, with awards for best

of show, best Rat sled, best special interest entry,best race sled,best rare iron, and original or restored minisled, pre-1970, 1970-75, 197680, and 1981-90.

Admission costs $5 per person but is free for those

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OL' BOGIES There will be a classic snowmobile show in Ren-

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The ninth annual Ol' Bogies Vintage Snowmobile Show and Swap will be held at Ma-Te-Way Park. It runs from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19.

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ThIS 1 ½ STOrEY hOME hAS A LONG LIST OF UDpATES. prIDE OF OWNErShIp IS EVIDENT ThrOUGhOUT. FLExIBLE pOSSESSION MLS# 1134954

98 Bank street MLS# 1124909

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# 1134198

dennis yaKabaCK: 613-432-0041

dennis yaKabaCK: 613-432-0041

dennis yaKabaCK: 613-432-0041

Kelly derue: 613-433-2681

vinCe Johnston: 613-433-2254

$289,900

$329,900

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

Charlene riopelle: 613-433-4082

4 BEDrOOM, 2 FULL BAThS. CENTrAL LOCATION, qUIET STrEET. MAIN FLOOr LAUNDrY.

148 FareWeLL street MLS# 1128028

$149,900

vinCe Johnston: 613-433-2254

new PRICe

433 MayheW street

31342 hIGhWay 41, eGanvILLe

MLS# 1130706

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

NEArLY NEW 3 BEDrOOM hI-rANCh. hArDWOOD FLOOrS, pLENTY OF kITChEN CABINETS. IMMACULATE INSIDE AND OUT. MLS# 1121336

Morris eady: 613-432-1830

vinCe Johnston: 613-433-2254

Margaret dubeau: 613-433-1191

Kelly derue: 613-433-2681

$219,900

GrEAT FAMILY hOME IN GrEAT LOCATION. 3 BEDrOOMS. DETAChED GArAGE. OpEN CONCEpT LIVING ArEA

2425 eaDy rOaD

$319,000

$254,900

$104,900

511 neW street

$389,000

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

$172,000

439 PInnacLe rOaD

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

51 McBrIDe rOaD

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ThrEE BEDrOOM FAMILY hOME. OpEN CONCEpT LIVING/kITChEN ArEA. NATUrAL GAS hEAT

$169,900

$299,900

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37 BLackBurn rOaD

49 LOrne street

55 harry street

MLS# 1134524

MLS# 1134619

ExCELLENT 4 BEDrOOM, 3 BATh FAMILY hOME 5 MINUTES FrOM TOWN. OpEN CONCEpT kITChEN LIVING ArEA. FINIShED BASEMENT WITh FAMILY rOOM WITh COZY WOOD STOVE. MLS# 1131726

Kelly derue: 613-433-2681

dennis yaKabaCK: 613-432-0041

Margaret dubeau: 613-433-1191

FOr rent

95 thOMas street, arnPrIOr

On Duty thIs WeekenD

$159,900

vinCe Johnston: 613-433-2254

0 McGarry avenue

$154,900

DOWntOWn cOMMercIaL sPace

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

ExCELLENT GrOUND FLOOr SpACE rIGhT IN rENFrEW’S DOWNTOWN CENTrE. TWO WAShrOOMS, hUGE BANk VAULT, NATUrAL GAS hEAT, 1650 SqUArE FEET.

Charlene riopelle: 613-433-4082

Call Morris eady to view: 613-432-1830

$50,000

$329,900

ViNCE JOHNStON Real Estate Representative Cell 433-2254

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626 raGLan street s, MLS# 1134199

$299,900

MaRgaREt DuBEau REal EStatE REPRESENtatiVE Cell 433-1191

margaret.dubeau@century21.ca I welcome your weekend call on any listed property

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

www.remaxrenfrew.com

JUSTED LIST

29 DANIEL STREET S., ARNPRIOR

A stunning older home at this centrally located address.

2 storey deluxe accommodations, large living room, dining room, fully equipped kitchen, 3 bedrooms and an office/4th bedroom and 1 and ½ baths.

Attached carport and garage. Tiered lot. It is a beauty!

Call Helen to view at 613-432-0058

HELEN VINCENT

282 BASSWOOD AVE

DAVID VINCENT

PETER VINCENT

613-433-1133

613-401-2824

613-432-0319

Sales Representative

helen@remaxrenfrew.com

ross@remaxrenfrew.com

613-432-0058

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JUSTED LIST

A well-kept 3 bedroom bungalow with living room, kitchen and eating area; well appointed. 4 pce bath, fully finished lower level, screened in porch at the rear.

Brand new deck on the east side of the home. Gas heat, central air. Corner lot. Call Helen at 432-0058

ROSS PEEVER

BROKER OF RECORD

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.

Sales Representative

david@remaxrenfrew.com

NEW E PRIC

BROKER

peter@remaxrenfrew.com

NEW E PRIC

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

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.

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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39 haraMiS Drive

(Manor eStateS SubDiviSion)

A two storey home you will fall in love with when you enter! Absolute deluxe quality everywhere you look! Sunken living room with gas fireplace, stunning kitchen with lots of granite – dining room and den and ½ bath and 4 bedrooms and 2 baths on second level – lower level has family room with gas fireplace and 5th bedroom and storage – Do not miss viewing this one! Call Helen at 432-0058

192 S ACRE

416 ASHDAD ROAD

215 Pinnacle rD.

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.

250 OvER RES AC

4 S ACRE

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.

ES 3 ACR900 , 9 0 2 $

505 Frank Dench Street

(JuSt oFF Stewart Street at Prince MotorS) An ideal starter home or income property for you is right here! 3 bedroom bungalow with eat in kitchen, living room, 3 bedrooms at the rear of the home and 4 pce bath. Full basement, gas heat, detached single garage.

Call Helen to view at 432-0058

64 BUTLER ROAD Just on the edge of town with acreage this updated home is perfect to downsize to or start out in.

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

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127 mCCUAIG RD

One of a kind country log home with acreage and several outbuildings, mixture of fields and bush plus ponds and creeks.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

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847 KEDROSKy DR. Asking $269,900 for this 4 BR, 2 Bath family home in great location. Over $75,000 in upgrades done. Call Peter VIncent 613-432-0319.

HURDS LAKE ACREAGE WITH WATERFRONT

Now Asking $249,900 for 85 acres of mature forest and waterfront on Hurds Lake, Hydro and Bell services there as well.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319

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

Your Host: Helen Vincent 613-432-0058

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96 otteriDge ave.

Here you will find an outstanding family home with 2 levels completely finished. 3 bedrooms and 2 baths plus spacious living quarters on the first floor and the lower level has a large family room with gas fireplace and another bedroom and bath. Laundry room on main level. Double car garage, hardwood and ceramic flooring – it is well worth viewing!

Call Helen at 432-0058

OPEN HOUSES

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 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

2003

400 CALABOGIE ROAD

Approximately 1500 sq ft Bungalow, open concept at present time. New kitchen cupboards. Bedroom also being installed.

Quality built home with front porch and a steel roof. Two 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.

5 BEAUTIFUL GARDEN HOmES TO VIEW: 314, 316,318, 320 OR 322 FORESTVIEW CRESCENT

4 AC $229, RES 900

JuSt locateD on the MaDawaSka river at SPringtown haMlet

(outSkirtS oF renFrew JuSt oFF hwy 60)

A beautifully maintained split level home. Lots and lots of living space and 4 levels to view. Country lot and pool and deck at the rear of the home. 2 baths, 3 bedrooms and bath on the second level and the lower level has a large living room and also a bath - you will be happy you viewed this!

Call Helen at 432-0058

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