Whitewater Cobden Sun April 13, 2011

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Devastating fire Whitewater Region Township firefighters battled this house blaze Saturday night and into Sunday morning. The house was occupied but no one was at home when the fire started. The OPP and the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating the blaze. Chief Wayne Heubner said the cause was not determined. See story on Page 13.

Photo by Dana Thoms

Whitewater council gets A+ for taking care of its tax payers dollars Auditor reviews township financial statements

By Connie Tabbert Whitewater Cobden Sun

Whitewater Region Township received a “clean bill of health” from its auditors.

Will Barr of MacKillican and Associates, was at the April 6 council meeting to give a brief overview of the audit. He noted one of the changes for the audit is the wording used to advise who was responsible for the audit.

Previous to this year’s report, it used to be the treasurer and chief administrative officer who were responsible for the audit reports.

“Council now must take full responsibility of audit reports,” he said.

Reviewing the balance sheets for all the township’s boards shows the tax receivables are up, which is a sign of the economy, Mr. Barr said.

“People are slower paying their taxes,” he said.

The accounts receivables are also up, noting the sewer and water mains projects were finished in the fall, but the government funding has not yet come through, he noted.

The HST is outstanding, because the fourth quarter is not filed until January, 2011.

The reserves are down this year because the gas tax was designated to the Mine View Road projects, Mr. Barr said.

There are also long-term liabilities with the water project debentures of $1.4 million, he noted.

Reviewing the consolidated financial data, Mr. Barr said

Cobden recreation is doing financially well, with $17,000 in the bank.

-- Auditor Will Barr

the township has assets totalling $31, million, which includes $40,000 in surplus to start 2011.

Briefly going through the thick audit report he provided to council, Mr. Barr said the township paid $1.9 million to school boards and $2.3 million to the County.

“This demonstrates the kind of cash flow flowing through this township,” he said.

The township had revenues of $6.2 million.

Most departments stayed close to the budget, he noted.

Government transfers were up due to the water and sewer projects, he said. There was also some funding for about $119,000 from the Renfrew County District School Board for work on the Cobden sewer project.

Expenditures were also close to budget, Mr. Barr said.

Protection of Persons and Property were down, but policing costs were higher, he said. He noted the credit for 2009 came in 2010 and the crdit for 2010 will come this year. However, credits starting in 2011 will now be paid three times a year, so it’s not a lump sum the following year, he added.

The environment, health and recreation departments were all within budget, he said. Planning was under-bud-

get and more money was transferred to reserves.

There were projects in fire and roads that were not done in 2010 and that money went to reserves for the projects to be completed in 2011, he said.

“Cobden recreation is in “very good, healthy shape,” Mr. Barr said. “It’s close to budget and has $17,000 in surplus.”

The library is close to last year’s revenue and expenses with a surplus of $28,000.

The Whitewater Medical Centre was audited for the first time, Mr. Barr said. This is occurring because of the expansion to the Beachburg building.

“Due to the funding agreement with the bank, there was a need to do a financial statement,” Mr. Barr said.

Councillor Joey Trimm thanked Mr. Barr for the report, but noted all the work for the audit was not done just by the firm. Township staff provided the numbers for the auditors to work with.

Mr. Barr agreed, noting the amounts have to be balanced before the auditors arrive on scene.

Ending the auditor’s report, it was noted the report will be available on the township’s web site.

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Food bank wins at Bingo The Beachburg Lions annual Ham Bingo saw a record of 140 Bingo players out on April 7th. Lions Claire Martin and Carolyn Vis were the coordinators.

Mayor Jim Labow was the caller. The jackpot of $200 was won

by Pam Robertson.

A freeze-out halfway through the evening for eight boxes of donated groceries was to be shared by the Cobden Food Bank and the winner. Dorothy Brunette of Pembroke won and then generously gave half of the groceries back to the food bank. From left are Claire Martin, Dorothy Brunette – bingo winner, Bonnie Helferty – Director of Cobden Food Bank and Carolyn Vis. Photo by Bob Grylls

Clouthier believes in the power of an independent Federal candidate believes he will have leverage in Ottawa Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke Independent candidate Hec Clouthier is convinced that having Independent representation in the House of Commons will result in a more substantial degree of effectiveness in terms of getting things done for the voters of the riding.

“We’ve seen where 11 years of Cheryl Gallant has brought us, and frankly, in my view, that’s not good enough. Not nearly good enough,” he said.

Mr. Clouthier claims that, in the early years as an M.P., Ms. Gallant had the luxury of being able to promise whatever she felt might need to be promised, knowing that as an opposition member, there was little expectation placed on her to deliver. But for the past several years, she’s been a government M.P., and Mr. Clouthier says the difference has been negligible, and, in fact, suggests that the riding’s interests are buried deeper than ever before.

That, he says, is to a large degree influenced by the relationship that exists between Ms. Gallant and her party.

“First and foremost,” says Mr. Clouthier, “is the simple fact that Stephen Harper runs the show in Ottawa, and even cabinet ministers have trouble being heard on issues of importance.”

Aside from that level of control over his caucus, there is also the reality of party discipline, where M.P.s are whipped into line to vote the way the party, or actually Mr. Harper, demands.

And Mr. Clouthier points out that this is the same for all of the parties in Ottawa.

“It doesn’t matter, Liberal, Conservative, New Democrat, you name it, they’re all

the same. You vote the way the party wants you to vote, or there’ll be serious consequences, including being kicked out of the party.”

He claims that M.P.s who are subject to this party

gests that, more and more, people in the area are beginning to become fed up.

“She’s doesn’t represent us to them. She represents them to us,” he adds.

At the same time, he says

Independent candidate Hector Clouthier must convince voters he will have power and get things done for the people of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke.

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discipline must often take positions at odds with the way their constituents might feel, meaning that such M.P.s, through their actions, demonstrate greater support and loyalty to the party than they do to the voters who elected them.

“That’s just simply not right, and we’ve been getting this type of thing for years,” he says. “Cheryl Gallant is told how to vote and what to say, and every time she does that, she shows more support to her party than she does to the people of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke.”

And Mr. Clouthier sug-

the current M.P.’s tendency to go flying off the handle with her comments has landed her in deep water with both her constituents and her political boss in Ottawa, to the point where Mr. Clouthier claims she’s purposely “hidden” from view lest she say something that brings outrage down upon her party and her riding.

“What good is it to us when our elected representative is muzzled, or ordered not to be in the House,” he says. “That means this riding is without voice and presence in Parliament, and that’s just not acceptable by any standard.”

In contrast, Mr. Clouthier feels he can make a world of difference for the riding, especially as an Independent.

“We’ve entered an era where minority governments, like them or not, are more and more a part of the functioning reality of government,” he says. “In those situations, governments intent on remaining in power and getting legislation passed become very keen on gathering support for their initiatives from outside their own party ranks.”

Mr. Clouthier calls that the very situation where, as he puts it, the power of the independent comes into play.

“Listen, anybody hoping to get my support for their legislation is going to have to sit down and talk to me about what can be done to benefit the voters of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke,” he promises.

Mr. Clouthier claims that this is the kind of leverage that will result in positive government action in the riding, rather than the inaction flowing from a government that takes it for granted that the voters of the area would always return Ms. Gallant to the Conservative ranks.

“No longer will we be a gimme riding that they don’t have to pay attention to,” he says. “Instead, through the power given by the people to the independent M.P., this riding will start to get the attention it deserves, and has always deserved.”

According to Mr. Clouthier, party politicians have not been able to translate the support they get into a corresponding level of satisfaction for the riding.

“I can do better than that.

I can bring my experience, my energy, and my passion for this riding to every vote

in the House of Commons, and we will be listened to.

And it will be our power, in its own right, that works for us as we leverage a better deal for Renfrew-NipissingPembroke.”

To illustrate his argument, Mr. Clouthier points to the

situation in Australia, where a minority government is currently propped up by the support of independent M.P.s.

“Those independents were able to negotiate huge gains for their ridings.” Mr. Clouthier concludes.

Women in enforcement Applications for OPP bound rcruitment The Ontario Provincial Police is preparing for its ninth OPP Bound recruitment program.

OPP Bound 2011” is a three-day mini-OPP recruit camp, being held at the provincial police academy from July 9-12, 2011 in Orillia.

The OPP are inviting applications from all women are interested in exploring a who career in policing and looking at the OPP as a future employer.

Fifty participants will learn about the history and traditions of the OPP. The program will include a number of mentoring sessions with key OPP officers who will share their experiences.

Participants will also have the opportunity to live the

life of an OPP recruit at the academy.

Their time will be spent at a variety of activities including participation in firearms, drill, physical training and practical exercises.

Participants will be exposed to the advantages of the OPP and will be provided the opportunity to build relationships with OPP employees.

The application deadline for “OPP Bound 2011” is April 22.

Those looking for an exciting career opportunity can obtain information and the application on the OPP website at: www.opp.ca.

Further information can be obtained by calling the OPP recruitment section at 1-877-OPP-HIRE (1-877677-4473).

Thank You

The Cobden & District Food Bank would like to thank the Anglican Parish of Stafford-Whitewater for hosting The 2nd annual - “Music to Nourish the Body & Soul” held Sunday evening at St. Stephen’s Anglican Church in Micksburg – by candlelight. Thank you to all the entertainers who participated, and of course those who attended the evening. $929.00 was raised for the Food Bank.

Also a big thank you to the Beachburg Lions Club who held a very successful Easter Bingo, this past week.

The Food Bank received 8 boxes of groceries. Also thank you to the Grocery Bingo winner Dorothy Brunette of Pembroke who donated her win back.

Many Thanks - Cobden & disTriCT Food bank

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Whitewater CAO makes sunshine list judicial sectors, we missed the municipal sector.

The only municipal employee in Whitewater Region earning more than $100,000 is the chief administrative officer, Dean Sauriol.

Mr. Sauriol earned $101,450.10 and $1,830.48

in taxable benefits.

In comparison, the CAO of the city of Pembroke, Terry Lapierre earned $146,853.32, with $1,589.01 in taxable benefits.

Arnprior's CAO Larry Donaldson, came in at $116,346.98, with taxable benefits of $1,253.47.

The chief administrative officers in the other municipalities within the county were below the $100,000 mark and did not make the sunshine list.

The Public Sector Salary Disclosure Act, passed in 1996, applies to the provincial government, Crown agencies and corporations, Ontario Power Generation, Hydro One and their subsidiaries, and publicly funded organizations such as hospitals, municipalities, school boards, universities and colleges.

The act requires organizations that receive public funding from the province to disclose the names, posi-

tions, salaries and taxable benefits of employees paid $100,000 or more in a calendar year.

The compendium is published annually.

It and includes organizations that, during the previous year, received transfer payments from the province of at least $1 million or that received 10 per cent of their gross revenues from the province, provided the transfer amount was $120,000 or more.

Whitewater CAO Dean Sauiol earned more than $100,000 in 2010.

for Whitewater.

Water is coming over the culverts, which means water can't flow fast enough which is causing the washouts, he explained.

“There's about a dozen spots washed out,” he noted.

“The culverts just can't take all the water.”

Along with water going over the road in some places, shoulders are being

washed away, he said.

“I've never seen this much water in 35 years,” Mr. Peever said while waiting for stone to be poured onto the side of Zion Line at Gibson's Lake.

He noted there have been no accidents due to the washouts.

Meanwhile, AdmastonBromley Township roads supervisor Chris Kunopas-

ki and his crews are busy with washouts as well.

“There was a lot of rutting,” he said. “Nothing too big though.”

In many places, there was water over the road, but it subsided quite well, Mr. Kunopaski said.

“The guys will be hauling gravel to fix the shoulders,” he said. “That will take a day or two.”

There's also clean-up, as trees and branches fell onto

the roads, Mr. Kunopaski said.

Dean Sauriol’s salary tops the $100,000 mark Debbie Robinson Whitewater Cobden Sun

In last week's Whitewater Cobden Sun we released the names of some public servants in our area who received salaries and benefits over $100,00 in 2010.

While we identified those in the health, education, and

Early-morning storm causes washouts

By Connie Tabbert Whitewater Cobden Sun

Roads crews in Whitewater Region Township and Admastron-Bromley Township were kept busy Monday mornikng following an early morning thunderstorm that caused numerous washouts.

“Lots and lots of water Connie,” said Darwin Peever, acting roads supervisor

Darwin Peever, acting roads supervisor for Whitewater Region Township, watches as township employee Patsy Moore dumps her load of stone along the washedout shoulder of Zion Line at Gibson’s Lake. Two people watch as they wait for the road to clear so they can continue on their way. Below: Robin Bursky uses the grader to smooth out the stone along the washout.

Photos by Connie Tabbert

Leak not yet found Briefs from the Whitewater Region Township counicl meeting held April 6.

Department Reports Waste Management: There will be two household hazardous waste day events in 2011. The first is May 28 and the second is September 28. Both will again be held at the Ross garage site.

New collection calendars were placed in post office boxes throughout the township as well as hand-delivered to all rural mail boxes, noted manager Steve Hodson. The collection calendar, as well as a sorting guide has been posted on the township’s website.

Councillor Joey Trimm said he received concerns about the quality of maps of the flyers.

“The areas on the maps looked the same,” he said. “New people (to the township) would have found it almost incomprehensib to understand.”

Mr. Hodson agreed, saying he received the same concerns.

Public Works: Cold patching of pot holes has begun. The half load signs, with the new tabs allowing 10 p.m. to 10 a.m. hauling have been put up. Various culverts that were frozen have been steamed and opened up to allow the flow of water.

The ice in the three arenas has been removed.

Coun. Trimm said the department is to be commended for deciding to leave road graders at the job site where they finished, instead of driving them to the township garage and then back to the job site in the morning.

“I’m sure, at times, this is saving us time and money, not to mention wear and tear on the grader,” he said.

Plants: There is a leak in the water pipes underneath Cobden, but it hasn’t been discovered yet by the roads crew. It was thought once the leak on Gould Street was repaired, water flow would decrease, but that hasn’t happened. CAO Dean Sauriol noted, “There’s still another leak, we’re just not sure where.”

Building and By-law: Building inspector Jacques Benoit carried out building, plumbing, septic and by-law inspections, as well as attended meetings for future developments.

Eight building permits were issued with a value of $158,000.

This included one seasonal dwelling, two renovations/additions to existing residental buildings; and two agricultural accessory buildings.

Mr. Benoit noted one provincial offences act notice was served in regards to buidling without a permit.

“I’m glad to see action taken against those who don’t get building permits,” said Coun. Trimm.

Motions passed from the Finance and Administration Committee: Council accepted the proposal from Datafix for municipal votetrview services, which will allow the township to maintain the municipal election list to the best of its ability for the next municipal election.

Operation of park and beach facilities will be implmented: Bev and Art Cobb be paid a flat fee of $1,000 for the operational maintenance of the booth and the scheduling and organizing of the volunteers for the 2011 tourist booth season; Elmer Winters to receive 75 per cent of the collected park fees for the collection of fees and the maintenance of the tourist booth washrooms; and that Mr. Winters receive a flat fee of $2,300 to open and close the beach house washrooms and keep them clean, operational and stocked daily. He may also be rquested to do small projects, for which he will receive $15 per hour.

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Canada’s future is bright

The success of the recent Science and Technology Fair in Petawawa was an uplifting event for anyone who attended it.

It explains why the recent study titled “Measuring Up: Canadian Results of the OECD PISA Study” authored by the Council of Ministers of Education for Canada is so favourable. This study compares the performance of 15-year-old teens in Mathematics and Science among other things. Sixty-five countries participate in the study.

In the area of mathematics only seven countries performed better than Canada. Predictably they are Shanghai-China, Singapore, Hong Kong-China, Korea, Chinese Taipei, Finland and Liechtenstein.

In the area of science, only six countries scored higher than Canada. These are: Shanghai-China, Finland, Hong Kong-China, Singapore, Japan and Korea.

It is noteworthy that the average scores in the countries below Canada were lower by a significant margin.

Compare this experience to our neighbour to the south and there are stark differences. Great powers come and go but the United States seems determined to accelerate its own decline. American schools no longer produce enough engineers or scientists and immigration policy does not attract them either. In a world where technology and science are playing an ever increasingly important role, this is not an enviable position to be in and fortunately we are not.

Canada on the other hand has basically maintained or improved its position in world educational standings over the past 10 years. Canada’s provincial support for education through a stable funding policy is paying dividends. One teen’s project seem to stand out from the rest. When a young teen can present a comprehensive study on “Maximizing Turbine Blade Efficiency,” you know that Canada’s scientific future is in good hands. There were many more that were equally impressive in their scope.

With all the excellent projects and young minds in development, as evidenced by the Science & Technology Fair participants, Canada is certain to benefit in the future from the young talent that we are grooming today.

This event made it gratifying to think the future for Canadian growth and success in Science & Technology is alive and strong.

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Picturing the past This photo is from a Haley school in 1905 and was provided by Verna Stokes of Douglas. In the fourth row (l to r) Noay Riscoe, Elmor Rose, Amy Dean, teacher Jim Russel, Lizzie Nixon, Birney Logan, and Blanch Gilpin. In the third row (l to r): Tony Peters, Eger Risco, Norman Edmunds, Nellie Gilpin, Roy Dean, Jennie Rose, Edyth Phillips, Pearl Edmunds, Erwin Haley, and Oliver Low. In the second row (l to r): Lester Smith, Warner Smith, Bill Smith, John Phillips, James Arthur Edmunds, Harvey Haley, Truman Olmstead, Clara Scobie, and Annie Smith.

In the front row (l to r): Casie Scobie, Carman Gilchrist, Charlie Smith, Carl Gilchrist, Emerson Haley, Ambrose Risco, Jessie Code, Pearl Low, and Edyth Hutton.

Cobden public school demolished 75 years ago April 16, 1936 District news - While driving into Almonte with a horse and buggy at night recently, Patrick Carroll had a narrow escape from serious injury when he was struck from behind by a car. One of the hind wheels of his buggy was knocked off, the brichen broke and the horse ran for about 100 yards before he could stop it. He was uninjured.

A Step Back In Time norm mccready Whitewater Cobden Sun

• Colonial Coach Lines Ltd., have notified Dr. Wade, Mayor of Renfrew, they will institute a daily coach line from Montreal to North Bay, passing through Renfrew. The company has received permission from the Railway board.

• The ancient home of Chief McNab, famous as the Laird over 80,000 acres near White Lake 100 years ago, has been demolished, thus doing away with any suggestion of preserving it as advocated by some.

• Advertisements - Cobden Hospital -- Reasonable Regular Rates. Special Rates to Invalids and Aged People. Three Graduate Nurses. Phone 19, Crawford St., Cobden, Ont. Friday and Saturday Specials at Smiths Men’s Store, Cobden -- Men's Work Shirts- Good quality cotton work shirt, assorted colours, in sizes 14 1/2 to 17 @ 59c each Work Boots- A well made work boot with a sewed and nailed sole, strongly built. Sizes 6 to 10 per pair $1.98 Mens Work Pants- Cottonade, Moleskin, and overall style, in a good weight. Sizes 30 to 44 per pair $1.00 Boys' Work Shirts- Boys' cotton work shirts, assorted colours, sizes 11 to 14 1/2 special 39c Boys' Braces- A strong body brace for boys at a real price, per pair 39c Mitts- Horsehide Mitts with elastic cuff. A real buy, per pair 59c Classified ads -- For Sale- a good warm clapboard house with all iron roof, also good stable, wood shed and hen house. For further particulars apply P.O. Box 72, Cobden.

• Great is the Ross Clan -- There has always been something unusual about the Ross clan in and about the glamourous community of Cobden; they're about as numerous as the McDonalds of Glengarry, The Shavers of Storemount or the Earls of Wakefield, and quite as useful. It was the native place of Col. A.E. Ross, the soldier and parliamentarian who represented the historic city of Kingston last session, in fact there are so many Ross men in and about Cobden that at last municipal nominations three citizens were proposed for the office of reeve and they were all named Ross

– A.W. Ross, Archie Ross and W.E.Ross – any one of whom would have filled the high office capably. Archie Ross is the reeve, and an unusually capable one, but the thing to remember is that from among all the many excellent citizens who people that community named only men named Ross were nominated, and then the struggle among the nominees was not to covet the office but for all three candidates in turn to try and impress upon the other two that they were better suited and more deserving.

Those are the type of men Ross township is called after, consequently it just had to be good.

P.S. Yes that was all one long sentence I just copied it as it was written.

50 years ago, April 13, 1961 A Landmark is Gone -- Cobden's old two-story public school is gone. It has been torn down to make room for a playground in connection with the new school. This work started in mid-winter under the direction of Elmer Dobson, and all that is left of the old school now is several piles of old lumber and bricks.

• Deep River -- Seven- year-old Wendy Wilson is in only fair condition in Deep River Hospital, after being struck down by a truck as she was leaving a school bus in front of her home Monday afternoon. A reminder why we have to stop both directions.

• 16 youths pass safety test -- Sixteen Cobden and district youths passed the Hunter Safety Training examination last week and are now eligible to hold gun licences. The examinations followed four weeks of instruction in hunter safety, the care and use of firearms, conservation, and respect for private property.

The classes were held in the Legion Rooms and were conducted by Cobden and District Conservation Club under the direction of Ontario Department of Lands and Forests.

The graduates are Russel Bilson, Bill Eckford, Glen Gibson, Arthur Grundy, Byron McCready, John McGinn, John McIntyre, David Gordon Patterson, Douglas Patterson, Murray Pettigrew, David Ross, Keith Schauer, Wayne Scobie, Carl Turcotte, Dwain Turcotte, and Vern Wilson.

R.A. Thompson was chief instructor and he was assisted by Percy Simmons, John Eckford, Steve Childerhose, Howard McCready and Chris Crozier.

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Opinions Matter Lawyer -- Lawyer -- Our pension funds are on fire Editor: With the federal election campaign now underway, the time has come to share something of interest about Renfrew County’s liberal candidate. Christine Tabbert and her campaign handlers are doing their best to package her as a former Valley girl with strong ties to the area. Ms. Tabbert however, has been absent from the valley for some time, and I believe she is more at home in Toronto’s Bay Street offices, than she is in the pastoral settings of Renfrew County. The reality is, Toronto Liberal strategists sent Ms. Tabbert up here as part of a highly organized attempt to unseat Cheryl Gallant, who in spite of some misconstrued comments of late that were not very well received, even by many supporters, continues to work hard on behalf of her riding. Nevertheless, if I were convinced Ms. Tabbert possessed political qualities superior to Ms. Gallant and would give us a better representation, I would cast my vote for her, but that is not the case. Let’s examine one of Ms. Tabbert’s Supreme Court wins as part of a corporate legal team from the Toronto law firm of - Fasken - Martineau. It all began when Ms. Tabbert - Ronald J. Walker and Peggy A. McCallum were retained to represent Kerry Canada Inc. in a Supreme Court action (Noland vs. Kerry Canada) to stop Kerry Canada from spending their employees’ retirement funds - against the employees wishes. As a result of the combined legal expertise and arguments made on Kerry Canada’s behalf by Ms. Tabbert - Ronald Walker and Peggy McCallum - on August 7th 2009 the Supreme Court ruled that Kerry Canada could continue to siphon off money from their workers’ pension fund. This ruling was such a landmark decision that Ms. Tabbert’s law firm even hosted a seminar so that she - Ron Walker - Peg McCallum and Ross Gascho could advise other corporations on “the final word on how they too could pay expenses from their employee pension funds” and why not - this is a democracy isn’t it? So if the Supreme Court ruled it was OK for Kerry Canada to spend their workers retirement money, then it must be OK for other corporations to do so also. As a result a 2011 pension risk survey conducted

by Tower Watson - a consulting firm that advises on Defined Benefit pension plans revealed, that since this 2009 ruling, big corporations have converted 51 per cent of their “defined benefit plans” into far less generous and uncertain plans.

Now far be it from me to disparage a member of the fairer sex, especially an attractive one like Ms. Tabbert, but when I see a member of the fairer sex, who has no qualms fighting for big companies who are spending their workers retirement money - the public needs to know about it. And for that reason, even with an “I was only doing my job” justification, I don’t believe Ms. Tabbert is the individual we want representing us, or indeed, Renfrew County as a whole. Nor do I believe Ms. Tabbert should be tasked with protecting us from lying politicians, greedy corporations, radical environmentalists, unjust taxation or a loss of our civil rights and freedoms. In fact, far from viewing Christine Tabbert as a valley girl, I perceive her as a big city corporate lawyer whose first loyalty is to Toronto’s Liberal elite, large corporations and people like Ontario Premiere - Dalton McGuinty - the left wing radical who forced the hated, H S T / Eco Tax / Hydro increases on us, and will tax the hell out of us even more to fund other crazy agendas. Folk’s, do any of you really believe that Liberal Party strategists from Toronto would send Christine Tabbert up here to unseat Cheryl Gallant - if she were not totally onside with Liberal party policies - because there’s not one chance in a million of that ever happening. So if you are wondering what electing a Liberal Lawyer Toronto will do - FOR US - you need only look at what electing a Liberal Premierein Toronto has already done - TO US. Do not be misled by Ms. Tabbert’s country bumpkin campaign folks, because her court battle on behalf of Kerry Canada indicates her heart is not with us common folk, but with the big city rich and powerful instead - and those are the kind of Liberals who don’t change their spots! Now contrast Ms. Tabbert’s court battle against the future interests of working class pension holders, with the record of Cheryl Gallant, and ask yourself this one question - would Cheryl Gallant ever do such a thing?

NO! She would not, and because her constituents know she wouldn’t they will continue to support her. Folks, remember this - if it were not for Ms. Tabbert’s Supreme Court win, Kerry Canada and other big corporations would not be able to continue taking money from their workers’ pension fund to pay for operating expenses or give themselves contribution

holidays, which was the reason pension holders took legal action against Kerry Canada, that eventually went all the way to the Supreme Court - who less than two weeks later - ruled against the pension holders. The Supreme Court also ruled the pension holders would have to pay Kerry Canada’s legal costs out of their own pockets - while the costs in past similar cases - were paid by the pension funds. From now on pension holders may not be able to fight for what is rightfully theirs, because they do not have the same financial resources as the big corporations. Indeed - having to pay court costs out of their own pockets will certainly deter many people from taking their pension complaints to court, because they know if they lose, they will face standard loser pay rules and yet Christine Tabbert wants to replace Cheryl Gallant Well if I was a Liberal I would vote for Hector Clouthier, because like it or not he is one of us! However, when Cheryl Gallant was apprised about all of this some time back, she began work on a private members bill to be introduced after the election, calling for an end to this practice. On the other hand this Supreme Court ruling doesn’t appear to bother Ms. Tabbert in the slightest, because on September 14th 2009 she was quoted in a “Canadian Busines” article by Sharda Prashad entitled PPensions: The money shift” as saying “in the case against former employees the new ruling emphasizes that pensions benefit employees not employers - there are no statutory or common laws that requires employers to pay for expenses - and this money is for the continued integrity and existence of the plan. Well no matter how you spin it - the fact remains - Kerry Canada paid for this “continued integrity and existence of the plan” with money they took from their employee’s pension fund. The question is, how could anyone in good conscience try to defend a Court ruling such as this?

Because from 1985 to 2002 when this litigation first began, Kerry Canada had spent $850,000 from their employee pension plan surplus’s to pay for operating expenses, and from 1985 to 2001 had used $1,500,000 from their “defined benefit plan” (determined by salary and years of service) to pay for Kerry’s obligations in that plan as well as the “defined contributions plan” (determined by contributions only) and take contribution holidays from its pension fund obligations - for a combined expense and contribution holiday loss to the pension fund of $2,350,000. “Nice Eh?” “The big losers in this case are the defined pension plans,” said Michael Mazzuca, a partner at the law firm of Koskie Minsky who represented the pension holders in this action. He went on to say - “this ruling will lead to an erosion of all defined benefit plans and I don’t believe this ruling is in the best interests of workers in this province or this country.” As for the ruling itself - other big corporations were raiding their employee retirement funds as well - so if the Supreme Court had ruled against Kerry Canada instead of the pension holders - these other big corporations would have been publicly exposed also (Got the picture now)? Folk’s, it would be hard to imagine any area of more concern to every Canadian than the issue of their retirement pensions - yet Ms. Tabbert would have us believe that in spite of her successful court battle to ensure big corporations could continue siphoning off money from their employee’s retirement pension funds - she would still make a better representative than Cheryl Gallant. Well in my humble opinion, electing Ms. Tabbert to represent Renfrew County would be the political equivalent of electing a fox to guard the chicken coop, because despite her “corn shuckin” campaign to be seen as a country bumpkin who went to the big city and did well, her actions on behalf of Kerry Canada clearly indicate she is not the one to replace Mrs. Gallant. As for the Law firm of Fasken - Martineau and DuMoulin LLP - it’s the home base of Canada’s Liberal Party National President - Alfred Apps - a senior law partner at Fasken - Martineau and DuMoulin - and one of the driving forces behind Ms. Tabberts bid to unseat Cheryl Gallant. Well be that as it may - and with all due respect to Ms. Tabbert - I see her as someone who while working very hard to become a success, gradually lost the grass root values of valley folk and replaced them with the values of powerful people in high places, and this saddens me. Nevertheless, with her successful court battle against the pension fund holders now in the public domain, the people of Renfrew County can determine for themselves exactly what the best course of action is, and decide accordingly.

Donald E. Broome, Cobden

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Gun registry comments are scare tactics

Editor: I am replying to the letter

by Jack Faught of Cobden, titled “Ban Liberals not guns.”

I have a feeling that we are going to be seeing more of these anti-gun registry letters as there does appears to be an organized letter writing campaign underway, attempting to scare us into thinking that only a Conservative government will let us actually keep our rifles and shotguns.

Really? As if!

As a gun owner and an avid hunter, I have little disagreement in principle with the gun registry.

What I do have a problem with is the cost and also the inaccurate statements made by our politicians of all stripes. I am certainly not paranoid enough though to believe that it is the first step towards confiscating all firearms.

In fact the registry has been in existence since 1995, and there have been no movement towards making it more than it already is.

In fact recent proposals would ease the processes

involved in registration and soften any violations of noncompliance.I think what Ms. Tabbert, the local Liberal candidate was trying to say was that our present member of parliament has been telling us how she personally would get rid of the gun registry and the fact remains that she, that is our present MP, has done nothing at all in that respect.

I certainly do not believe that there will be any attempt by any Canadian government to confiscate guns so that only the police and military will have weapons.

Sorry, but I don’t live in that world of scare tactics, paranoia, and right wing conspiracy theories.

We are, thanks to Mr. Harper, moving dangerously closer to the current American style of politics with its black and white, confrontational characteristics.

We need as soon as possible to restore our fine parliamentary traditions and add in more respect, openness, tolerance and intelligent debate.

Phil Cottrell Westmeath

Politics and religion should not mix Editor: On Monday April 4th, while watching the 6 o’clock news I learned that the advanced polls for the forthcoming federal election were being held on Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Monday (April 22, 23, and 25).

When I phoned Cheryl Gallant’s office on Wednesday, April 6th, I was told by the staff person that they had received hundreds of calls from people expressing their concern over the dates for the advanced polls. This staff person suggested that I call Elections Canada.

In calling Elections Canada I spoke to the Information Department who transferred me to another department with whom I related my concern. This person assured me that there would be no advanced poll on Easter Sunday (Oh bliss!). And I was also told that Elections Canada was not responsible for the setting of the dates of the advanced polls. When I enquired who was responsible the response was the party who was in power at the time of the election call.

This person suggested that I write to the Standing Committee on Procedures and

House Affairs to state my complaint so this action is not repeated in future elections. What are the chances of another election being called at the time of the Easter Holy Days?

At the conclusion of the call to Elections Canada I again called Cheryl Gallant’s office and spoke with the same staff person relating what I had learned and then requested the address of the P.M.’s office.

It is worth noting that the dates set for the advanced polls affect not only the Holiest Days of the Christian faith but also Jewish Passover which begins April 18th and continues throughout the week. For those in the Islamic faith Friday is their Sabbath.

While I acknowledge that we are living n an increasingly secular society, I believe it is time for those of faith, whatever that faith may be, make their voice heard.

For those who are interested, you may call Elections Canada at 1-800-463-6868 or write to the P.M.’s office at: House of Commons 80 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON Bev York, Beachburg

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The end of the world

Prophesiers have predicted apocalypses with a major event his death by fire or ice. He chose ice. Did he see a portent of component would be the end the world since the earliest of an ice-age around the corner rather than all those glaciers times. All those predictions shared one attribute: none has melting? If so the two camps of competing scientists in reever come true. gards to global warming or temperatures heading down will Not that the average person doesn’t feel like “the end” has never agree or even to agree to disagree. come; what with high gas prices, global warming and whethThen there are some business-like professionals who have a er it might be too hot or too cold depending on where one good handle on where this old world is heading. They know lives, fear of alien invasions, and even the short snowmobile that people will have relocated a ways inland because of risseasons these past few years. ing sea-water, with even cities like New York and London I remember one time I felt that way. I was the best man immersed in the brine, maybe becoming more infamous cenfor my brother’s wedding in Moncton, my kid brother at turies later like the lost city of Atlantis. that, still 12 years behind and alThey expect that mankind will ways trying to catch up to me. The still be kicking in the year 3000. bride just had to insist on lightWhat do all those doomsayers think ing candles during the ceremony. now? By then humans will be inteBOB GRYLLS When my turn came to fire one up, grated with a number of artificial Whitewater Cobden Sun I dropped the book of matches and parts to keep them going. Mankind because it was so darn dark in the will also be sharing life with huchurch I couldn’t see where it had manoids. These futurists weren’t fallen. Embarrassed as I was, there was nothing I could do sure or didn’t declare if one species or the other will be more but remain motionless, pretending I was invisible until some- dominant, making one wonder if there will ever be peace on one had the fortitude to hand me more matches. I suppose this planet. it might have been an omen as the marriage lasted only a Still, every few years it will be inevitable that some kind few years anyway. I thought later that I should have stayed at of apocalypse will be foretold by some of the many groups home and saved the cost of the wedding present. A two-year of the end-of-the-world-fetishists and when it doesn’t happen marriage is like one of those Hollywood ones, not much more they will fabricate some lame pretext why it didn't this time than a 100-day romance. but by narrowly escaping with our lives doesn’t mean it won’t Most everyone has heard all the talk lately about the signifi- happen in a few years or so. If they were only bright enough cance of the Mayan calendar stopping in 2012 and the end to see that 1,000 years from now, the world will still be rebeing December of that same year. Thankfully there is a big volving around the sun and they too could have a life if they misconception. It’s not the end at all, it’s a new beginning. only looked further into the future.

Apparently January 1st, 2013 the Mayans (and whoever is Me too! Maybe my judgement day with the candle in the worried about it take note) start tracking backwards along the church in Moncton wasn’t to mean I needed to be on guard calendar in the opposite direction, a phase of their calendar for my own end of the world or for even the reason my broththat has been overlooked. er’s wedding went up in smoke so soon, but rather one of My nephew from Mississauga is going to freak. He has on those typical mishaps that catches us by surprise and means order a 9ft x 9ft bomb shelter which he believes will permit nothing more than the spin your imagination puts on it. him to survive whatever it is that happens next year. I told Anyway, these people making the doomsday deadlines just him he should have given me the $13,000 instead of his sup- belong to a small minority. This might be surprising, but by plier. If by fate, 2012 isn’t the year, those people preparing far most people are actually sane and so just like all the previfor it will be in an insufferable mood, all those plans and ex- ously predicted apocalypses, there will be no mass panicking penditures down the tubes until God knows when. My neph- for the ones to come. ew has one other dilemma; city regulations state he hasn’t enough property to plant the bomb shelter to begin with.

Charles Schultz, creator of the Peanuts comic strip, had it right when he said, "Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It's already tomorrow in Australia.”

Predictions of TEOTWAWKI (The end of the world as we limbo as far as we were conknow it): Bill Joy, co-founder of Sun Microsystems predicts From page 4 Park maintenance reverts cerned. I went home for dinthe end of humanity in about 25 years. He wrote that leadingedge technologies such as robotics and genetic engineering to Village -- The mainte- ner, flung my coat and hat nance of Cobden Park has on a peg and looked around; may lead mankind to extinction.

Even the environmental group, Greenpeace, predicts mas- fallen back on the village. what I saw by the stove sive starvation due to uncontrolled population growth in About 10 years ago the park nearly made me jump out 2038. As well, Global warning will melt the polar ice caps was taken over by the De- of my skin. There was Tom and cause massive coastal flooding around that time. It will partment of Highways and a as large as life and twice as be a catch-22 either way, starve because of over-population or great deal of work was done natural. by staff to make it more atRecovering from my surstarve because the land is too arid to produce crops!

Maybe global warming will hurt us big-time but technolo- tractive. They built roads, prise, I went over and spoke gy! Cell phones and digital tape recorders are still a challenge built up terraces, built fire- to him. He just stared up at to me, let alone i-pods. The only time I really got excited places, installed toilets, and the window with wide open, about new technology was when I got my first slide rule in so on. It became quite popu- brassy eyes. I spoke to him high school. I played with it in class until I got my knuckles lar with tourists and in the again and again. Finally he height of the season 12 to yawned in my face displaywrapped by the algebra teacher.

Even in Robert Frost’s poem ‘Ice and Fire’, he had to choose 15 tents may be seen there ing a badly coated tongue some nights. and a broken upper fang. He Now the village must was bored, and it was quite maintain it and a caretaker evident that where he’d is being sought. It is likely been, and why, was entirely that camping in the park his business. Furthermore, will no longer be free, but the proper airs of indifferthat a charge will be made ence and disdain were going to help meet expenses. to be maintained – even if it • had been three weeks.

Unusual -- About four Why were we going to inches of snow fell in the shoot him? He’s an old roue, district, Monday, April and you get pretty tired of 10th. a roue around the house.

• However the night life of Own brand of boiler plate cats must be right out of this -- My gosh! It certainly world. That old fool has sufgives you a jolt the first time fered more wounds and inyou run into a ghost. Thats dignities trying to keep up what happened Tuesday – with it than a battalion of Of course it wasn’t a real storm troopers. He had his ghost. I just thought so for ears all chewed up to a pinka second. Mrs. M and I had ing-shear ruffle before the been trying all winter to frost trimmed them back; work up enough courage for he’s had both eyes scratched me to shoot Old Tom, then and swollen nearly shut; frethree weeks ago he just dis- quently came home on three Howard still has horse shoe In last week's Whitewater Cobden Sun, Step Back in appeared. We were elated. legs; had his tail pulled out Time columnist Norm McCready wrote about Howard Wil- We counted the days of his of joint and immobilized; son finding a horseshoe in a Maple tree. Mr. Wilson came absence until a week was and always, but always to the newspaper office after reading the column to show us gone, then packed away his maintains his dignity and his horseshoe, which he has kept for the past 25 years. Mr. dish and burned the mat he decorum of a Bowery bum.

Wilson was cutting wood on his bush lot in Ross Township slept on. No more cats for His fur is matted, full of burrs, and streaked with when he made the discovery. The steel shoe still has the us!

By Tuesday of this week, dirt. You wonder that we original nails.

Photo by Debbie Robinson Old Tom was relegated to were glad when we thought

Bob’s contemplations

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Truth be told in the Sun

Editor: Congratulations to the Whitewater Cobden Sun. While reading last week’s Sun, two articles caught my attention.

The first was by publisher Howard Winters and spelled out in plain language, exactly what private Solar Power Generation meant from an investment perspective, as well as gave a detailed explanation of what the staggering financial burdens will be for Ontario taxpayers. The McGuinty government has never told the public these facts, but fortunately such information is now available in the Whitewater Cobden Sun. The second article was authored by Sun Editor Debbie Robinson and focused on the Renfrew County’s Public Service Employees “$100,000-plus earners club.” Seeing this in print is an eye-opener, but I have no comments other than to say that the Whitewater Cobden Sun has done its job, and I believe it will soon become the voice of truth in Renfrew County.

To sum up, I wish to encourage the Publishers and their staff in their pursuit of excellence, and thank them as well for an informative and timely last issue – keep it coming.

Sheldon L. Davis Eganville

The Hawk’s Nest will return next week

Hawk’s Nest

HOWARD WINTERS Whitewater Cobden Sun

MCCREADY:

Tom survives for another cat fight he was done for?

That’s not all. Invariably when we have company, Tom is just recuperating from one of these affairs of honour. Everything is is going fine - everyone is seated in the living room and the conversation is going good when Tom sneaks into the room on silent paws and rubs against a visitors leg to get attention. They look down ; and, if a man, mouths a silent curse; and if a woman, stifles a sream. Staring up at them is a pair of bloodshot eyes, over a broken toothed grin, surrounded by bloody chops and ears. It’s Old Tom, all right. Looking for all the world like a Crusader just back from Jerusalem in time to pick up the bubonic plague.

Later when we serve coffee and sandwiches the guests just pick at it.

Tom has never slept in the house in his life. He always wants out about half past ten – even in 30-below weather.

I have tried to coax him back in – even tried to catch him and bring him back in.

I’ve chased the old fool all over the woodshed and back yard, while bundled in overcoat, muffler and galoshes.

No dice! Why? Well, there might be girl cats out there.

What else?

Well, are we going to shoot him? Of course not; never did intend to – talk is cheap. And besides , he has acquired new stature. He’s a prodigal returned, and you know how that one goes.

But we can hope. He is six years old now and we can hope he’s nearing middle

age and will soon abandon his leather jacket and switchblade tactics. Failing that, we can hope someone else gets fed up with his caterwauling – only next time I don’t want to be startled out of my wits three weeks later.

25 years ago April 16,1986 Westmeath will throw support behind bible parkWestmeath Township council has decided to support a Bible theme park project proposed for the township At last Wednesday’s regular meeting, council dealt with a request from Logos Land secretary Mac Fraser asking that the zoning bylaw and official plan amendments proceed simultaneously to save time in making the changes necessary for the development to proceed.

“Council must decide whether or not we want this development,” said councillor Harry Hill. “If we want it, we will have to put forth every effort to support it.”

The property in question is located east of Muskrat Lake on both sides of Westmeath Township Road 24.

Just over 300 acres is owned by the Logos Land developers, but immediate plans involve only a 70-acre section of property between the road and the lake.

The group would like to begin construction in 1986 with a target date for opening in 1987. The park is to include an animal farm,a water slide and pool, a garden, a miniature lake, a creative playground and an amphitheatre.

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More letters....

Closure denied by cemetery board

Editor: Wednesday last week was a nice sunny day. Not as warm as Friday, but a warm sunny day none the less. It was the day of my mother’s funeral. A funeral which ended at the vault beside the Cobden Union Cemetery.

It should have been a day which ended with us at the gravesite where my father currently rests and my mother should now be by his side. But, due to some arbitrary date set by the Cobden Union Cemetery Board that would not be possible.

I originally thought the reason for the deferral of burial might have been snow in the graveyard, but when I went to visit my father’s grave… no snow.

Well, maybe the ground was still frozen from the winter. That did not seem to be the case either, as I walked near Dad’s grave.

I took an old square blade shovel from the back of my truck to test the ground where my mother should be resting, and to my surprise, it went in to the hilt. No frozen ground here.

So, why would we have a Board that makes these arbitrary dates as rigid as stone. I don’t know. Maybe there are union rules that say “double pay for any earlier than May”.

I am sorry, but when my mother’s sister from Williams Lake, B.C. asked me why we were not burying Mom… I had no answer. Or, when her brother from Stettler, Alberta pointed out that there was no snow in the graveyard and the ground was not frozen, I had no response. Her other sister from

Writer questions why mom couldn’t be buried, consideirng the shovel sinks into the ground -- proving the ground isn’t frozen.

Edmonton said that that this was ridiculous.

I could only agree. Not only did her siblings come from Western Canada, but so did my brother. He flew in from Calgary. Another brother came in from Florida. An aunt from Kitchener, a cousin from Flesherton and a nephew from Stirling all came to get closure at this time of sorrow.

Back in the days of common sense, before it became a casualty to bureaucracy, each case would be evaluated at the time to see if it was feasible “to dig or not to dig”. The arbitrary decision not to dig this time is clearly an error in judgement.

Closure has been denied

to those who came long distances to see the ceremony to its full end. It is time the Board started thinking about who they should be serving here, the public or their own interests. I am afraid it is the latter, and common sense got dropped as a casualty to municipal red tape once again. Or is it all about the money.

Just pay us 100 bucks so we can throw her in the vault for 30 days. Oh yes, and your pall bearers who are not able to make the trip back for the spring interment... too bad.

It seems the more rules we have, the further we are removed from common sense.

Neil Kohlsmith, Kanata

Manners are disappearing Editor: Are simple manners really a thing of the past? Small words like "thank you", "please", "sorry", "your welcome" are apparently being replaced with statements. When did this become acceptable?

A common reply to a mistake made is "oh". Hmmm...is "sorry". So inappropriate and hurtful to one's ego that the word can't be uttered?

I completely understand that times are busy and electronic devices are replacing personal conversations, but the same letters on a keyboard are still available to send through text message or email.

Good old one on one customer service is still number one in my mind. Maybe I'm in the minority, but I'll gladly stay here!

Jodi Sauve, Foresters Falls

Close to 3,000 election signs for Independent candidate are missing Lawn signs, and larger signs, are all part of a typical election campaign. They add a sense of visibility and vitality to a candidate’s efforts, and often leave an intended impression in the minds of potential voters.

But when these signs are stolen, damaged, or vandalized, it’s a bleak reminder of the undercurrent of dark, manipulative anger that exists in pockets everywhere elections are fought.

Federal Independent candidate Hec Clouthier says he’s all too aware of this sort of thing, as he’s experienced it before, and says that it appears to be happening again.

“I started this whole thing with somewhere around 3,000 lawn signs,” Mr. Clouthier said. “Now, we’re down to around 15 or so.”

Mr. Clouthier said he understands that losing signs is part of a campaign, and that it’s something the other candidates have to deal with as well. But he also feels that there is something a little more systematic at play when it comes to his signs.

“I understand random acts of vandalism, but it’s random, and not directed at anyone in particular,” he said. “But, what we’re seeing is extremely disproportionate, and the way it’s being done speaks to a level of organization. It appears to be a concerted, and organized, effort to remove my lawn

signs from play.”

Mr. Clouthier backs these thoughts up by pointing out that, where several competing signs occupy the same location, it’s the Clouthier signs that go missing soon after they go up.

“That’s far from random”, he stated. “The other signs go untouched, and ours go missing.”

Mr. Clouthier also points out that his sign people are pretty quick to get back and put a replacement sign up.

“We’re organized enough to be able to do that,” he said, adding, “but they’re organized enough to come back and take it down.”

Mr. Clouthier is adamant that these efforts to take out his signage are not, in any way, an indicator of some grassroots wave of unpopularity directed at himself or his candidacy. If anything, he says, it’s quite the opposite.

“I’m receiving a tremendous amount of positive feedback everywhere I go,” says the Independent candidate. “I know all politicians say that sort of thing, but really, the response I’ve been getting has been, and continues to be, overwhelmingly positive and encouraging.

I’m getting the sense that a lot of people really like what we’re doing, and are willing to support it with their assistance and their vote.”

Mr. Clouthier said that,

while disturbing, he can’t take the sign attacks personally.

“Heavens, no, I can’t do that,” he said. “This is the work of a small group of people who have an interest in preventing voters from making choices based upon a balance of information.

Two guys in a pickup truck can go a lot of places in a single night. This is not a huge, popular network.”

When asked if he had any idea who might be behind the vandalism, Mr. Clouthier said he’d rather just concentrate on the finish line coming up on May 2nd.

“Do we have an idea who these people are?” he asked.

“Sure, we hear stuff, and people talk and say things, and see things, but really, in the end, I’ve got to do the best I can with the time I’ve got before election day.

Maybe, when this is done, we might consider sharing our information with police.

In the meantime, I’ve got to get out and speak with as many people as I can.”

Mr. Clouthier offers a little bit of perspective on the whole sign thing.

“In a way, to be the target of something like this might mean that some consider me to be a significant threat to their interests. In that sense, while signs are expensive, and money is tight, it’s nice to be noticed,” Mr. Clouthier stated.

Let’s get “unplugged” for awhile Have you noticed people’s dependency on electronic devices? Have you been amazed at how skilled some are, especially teenagers, in the art of texting?

Have you been mesmerized by one’s ability to drive, apply lipstick and talk on their cell phone all at the same time (which is now illegal by the way)?

Have you secretly wished you could have the world in the palm of your hand via a hand held device? With all due respect, if you answered yes to any or all of the above, you are probably over the age of 30. If you are not, then you probably led a very sheltered life prior to leaving your parent’s home.

Technology is an important and crucial part of our every day lives. If you run a business, you probably cannot imagine how corporations used to operate without email, texting and the World Wide Web. I mean, how did they communicate with their clients and customers and how could they possibly advertise outside of their immediate region without having a website?

How did they accomplish anything if things had to be typed, photocopied and mailed or distributed by hand?

Imagine the excitement when faxes were invented. I actually remember sending my first fax and being so incredibly dumbfounded as to how the piece of paper was getting across the country in a matter of minutes. It just did not make sense.

I sent my first email in my mid-20s while living in Victoria, BC and I remember being hooked on the Internet as though I had had my first hit of some highly addictive drug. I couldn’t get enough of it.

Thankfully I did not own a computer at the time, as I likely would have never slept. Instead, I spent my days off in the manager’s office at the art gallery I worked at so that I could “surf the net” for hours on end.

Although I send out countless emails each day and depend on it for communicating with clients and running my home-based business, I admit, I have not gotten the hang of texting nor do I intend to.

I carry a cellphone but only use it for emergencies. In fact, there are only about five people in the entire world who

One Woman’s Words JULIE KEON Whitewater Cobden Sun

know my cell number.

As much as I appreciate the need and desire to be in touch with the world constantly, I have to say that in my opinion, a fine line has been crossed. The fine line between being reachable and our false sense of being that important that we must be reachable at all times.

And the fine line that gets crossed when being reachable translates into being extremely rude and impolite while in the company of real live, breathing human beings.

For example, I was recently having lunch with a colleague in Ottawa and was aware of her Blackberry sitting next to the silverware on the table.

I am not that archaic to not recognize that this is normal behaviour for most people to have their devices in plain view.

What was disturbing to me, though, was the feeling that we were not alone nor did I feel that I had my colleague’s undivided attention while conversing.

For example, in mid-sentence, her Blackberry started vibrating across the table and she quickly stopped talking, looked down at it and said, “Just a sec, I have to take this.”

I made the assumption that it was her children’s nanny or a client in labour (this woman attends births for a living). But no, it was a friend of hers and after a quick, lighthearted chat, she hung up and turned to me with that, “Now, where

were we” kind of a look.

We carried on our conversation but I was very aware of her casual downward glance every eight seconds or so to the Blackberry each time it lit up or vibrated.

I felt obligated to pause so that she could decide whether or not this call or text was worth attending to while in the midst of having a conversation with me.

The unfortunate thing is that these experiences are not isolated ones. They are happening more and more frequently.

Ever had a conversation with a teenager who seems to glaze over when you use verbal words all the while glancing down at their hand held device.

It would be a disaster should they miss something. I mean, really, what is THAT important? The only thing I can relate this to is call waiting and how we learned that while in conversation with someone else, you do not flip over to the other call coming in. Which begs the question, “What’s the point of call waiting then?”

I hate to be the bearer of bad news but unless you are on-call for your job or you are a caregiver of some sort and need to be reachable at all times, you are really not that important.

I mean you are important in the sense that you are a unique human being, one-of-a-kind and bladdy-bladdyblah, but in the grand scheme of things, you probably can shut your phone off for the time it takes to share lunch or a coffee with a friend.

We are under a false sense of being connected when in actual fact; we are becoming more and more disconnected from one another.

Before it gets to the point of my having to make reservations for a table of five to accommodate the two people who are physically present as well as the people who will ‘technically’ be sharing lunch with us, I have decided from now on, I will ask my lunch dates to consider having lunch with me and being plugged in to our conversation as opposed to being plugged in to the rest of the world.

Julie welcomes your feedback and comments at keonjulie@hotmail.com

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Stroke prevention clinic

New leader at helm of FCS

Three months into the position of executive director Arijana Tomicic is amazed at what she has discovered about Family and Children’s Services of Renfrew County.

“I’ve been learning and understanding how it all fits together,” she said.

It’s difficult to come in and begin to change things, so Ms. Tomicic’s first goal was to get to know the agency.

“I wanted to understand its history, understand where the agency is and get to know the skills and knowledge of the staff,” she said.

“I wanted to get a good understanding of the service, its strengths and what needs to be built on.”

Ms. Tomicic replaced the now-retired Jerry Muldoon at FCS at the beginning of the new year.

Working in the social work field is not new to her, as she has worked in both rural and urban communities since 1992. Prior to her work in child welfare, she worked with children and adults with different abilities, abused women, immigrants, refugees and in the education system.

She holds both master’s and bachelor degrees in social work, a social services worker diploma, certificate in trauma assessment and treatment and a cultural interpreter certificate.

She is a certified instructor for crisis prevention intervention training, new worker series and management modules in child welfare.

Ms. Tomicic is currently working towards a master’s degree in public administration.

She has also participated in several provincial/regional projects and committees.

Now that she is more familiar with how FCS operates in Renfrew County, she is looking forward to delving deeper into the work.

While not giving away anything specific, Ms. Tomicic said there are things that will remain the same because they are working, and there are things that will change.

Ms. Tomicic said the agency is structured in a unique

Pembroke Regional Hospital caring for residents

Arijana Tomicic is the news executive director at Family and Chidlren’s Services of Renfrew County.

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way. It’s important to ensure there are no duplication of services, she said.

There are various departments at FCS working together that she found surprising, such as the Early Years Centre, Development Service and Supervised Access.

“These are different components you do not have as usual CAS,” she said. “It’s a multi-service agency with new components that is of great benefit to the community.

“I want it to be There are one fluid a number of agency,” she said. different proTo grams I’d like ensure to deliver in there is no du- collaboraton with the serplication, Ms. vices” Tomicic – Arijana has been Tomicic talking FCS to staff and attending meetings.

Another goal of Ms. Tomicic’s was to reach out to other service providers in the community so she’s familiar with what’s available such as children’s mental health and women’s services.

“There are a number of other services that provide programs for children and families,” she said.

She wants to become more active with CPAN, the legal community and courts.

“There are a number of different programs I’d like

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to deliver in collaboration with the services,” she said.

“I want to address any gaps in the service.”

As an example, Ms. Tomicic said she wants to address specific needs of different pockets of the communities served, such as military, First Nations and Francophone.

“How can we reach those communities to provide the services they need?” she questioned.

She would also like to co-facilitate different programs with children’s mental health, the hospitals, police and military base.

“The sky’s the limit when it comes to programs,” she said.

“There are so many creative ideas and such willingness to make the service work for the communities.”

After three months on the job, Ms. Tomicic said her excitement is growing, not waning.

“There are so many possibilities and exciting things happening,” she said. “Everything is important. It’s difficult finding the time to do it all.

“There is more to learn and I have an appreciation on how unique this agency really is,” Tomicic said.

When not at work, Ms. Tomicic spends time with her family, husband Gord and sons Leon, Jakov and Luka and dog Rocky.

She enjoys playing sports, including hockey, tennis, skiing, snowboarding, soccer and running, as well as travelling.

Renfrew County news in brief

Short-stay respite beds at Bonnechere Manor and Miramichi Lodge have been approved for 2011.

The Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) requires long-term care homes to formally apply each year for this approved and licensed beds. In January the administrators for both seniors residents were advised that three beds at the manor and two at the lodge were approved.

• The health committee of Renfrew County Council recently advised members that the lease agreement with the Pembroke Regional Hospital and the Pembroke paramedic base station expired in the fall 2010. The development and property department of the county was given direction to proceed with the tendering process to construct a new base station that would be owned

by the county.

According to information provided at the county council meeting recently, once advised of the county's decision to construct its own facility, the PRH offered to revise the existing lease agreement.

The new maintains the operation relationship currently in place with the hospital at a significantly reduced cost. see COUNTY page 7

PEMBROKE – The Pembroke Regional Hospital has launched a new stroke prevention clinic which will help some of Renfrew County’s stroke victims avoid hospitalization and prevent another stroke from happening.

The PRH’s District Stroke Centre will run the clinic five half days per week under the leadership of Dr. Debbie Timpson, the hospital’s physiatrist who has a real interest in stroke care.

The clinic will be best suited for Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) patients or those who have had very mild strokes with no lasting permanent effects. Referrals to the clinic will be made by a family physician or through a hospital’s emergency department.

“The Pembroke Regional Hospital is very pleased to be able to offer this new service within our region,” said hospital president and CEO Pierre Noel.

“We have been a designated district stroke centre since September, 2005 and stroke prevention through

a clinic like this is one of the most effective ways to prevent stroke from happening.”

Dr. Timpson said patients who are referred to the clinic will be triaged and given rapid access to diagnostic services, health assessment, diagnosis and treatment.

“Having this clinic in our region will be an important tool that will complement the work of the family physician,” Dr. Timpson said, noting that all diagnostic results as well as the individual’s treatment plan will be sent back to the family physician. Referrals to other services such as neurology, neurosurgery, the dietitian, the diabetes clinic, cardiovascular rehabilitation, and smoking cessation among others may also be made if appropriate.

“A large component of the clinic also involves patient and family education in terms of learning about the warning signs of a stroke, identifying risk factors and learning how best to make lifestyle modifications. All of this combined is consis-

Pierre Noel, CEO

tent with best practice ways to prevent stroke from repeating,” Dr. Timpson said.

In order to be able to offer standardized treatment practices, clinic staff have been trained at The Ottawa Hospital’s Regional Stroke Centre, and while the launch of the clinic is expected to be gradual, it is anticipated that when ramped up, there may be as many as 246 referrals to the clinic annually. Funding for the clinic was made available last year when the need for more stroke prevention in this part of the province was identified by the Champlain Stroke Steering Committee.

Another clinic is being established in Cornwall, and existing clinics are located in Ottawa and Hawkesbury.

SMELT GATE PART THREE Last week readers learned some history about Muskrat Lake’s ongoing relationship with the Natural Resources Ministry - who have essentially commandeered the lake and continue to stock lake trout - regardless of their impact on indigenous fish - or requests by local anglers - our conservation club - and area politicians to cease doing so.

Without question this has contributed to the gradual decline of native fish species - especially the Rainbow Smelt upon which other indigenous fish depend for food.

Nevertheless - a Ministry spokesman told me recently “ I guess the future status of Muskrat Lake comes down to the wishes of people who don’t come from here - and we intend to keep stocking (a Seneca strain) lake trout” - even though the traditional Rainbow Smelt fishery enjoyed by area residents and their families for generations has almost vanished.

Furthermore - when area residents pointed out “trout are not native to the lake” they were told - “there is no historical proof trout were not there all along” well I disagree - because the historical proof is - no one in living memory ever caught one trout in Muskrat Lake until after the Ministry began stocking them.

As far as Muskrat Lake being designated “a sensitive trout lake” it only became one AFTER The Ministry began dumping - tens of thousands of them in its waters for decades - which they eventually used as their official “reason” to designate the lake as “being sensitive”- and put an end to all private property development around its shores.

They then attempted to further justify these actions by citing such things as “surveys” - where the majority of respondents supported the continued stocking of trout - but l venture to say few of these respondents were local

residents - because local residents know better.

Indeed - as a consequence of stocking Muskrat Lake with lake trout - a time honored part of our Cultural Heritage has all but vanished - property owners all around the lake have been unjustly treated and land values have fallen because (in my opinion) the Resources Ministry after first establishing a bridgehead at Muskrat Lake - then began to implement a policy that had nothing to do with the good stewardship of the indigenous fish populations - but everything to do instead - with a stocking program.

Folk’s these people are public servants - paid by our tax dollars to insure we have the outdoor resources bequeathed to us by our creator - to pass on to our children’s children - yet the Resources Ministry in contravention of the good Stewardship policies they are supposed to enforce - have instead artificially upset the natural balance of Muskrat Lake - and its clear they have every intention of continuing to do so like it or not This is the kind of unilateral activity by government agencies we can expect to see a great deal more of in the future - and the time has come for the people of our area to stand together as one and expose this activity for what it really is - because if we fail to do so - then we are part of the problem - not part of the solution - SO WHAT’S IT GOING TO BE FOLK’S? Because our valley consists of manifold blessings that far exceed the ability of mere words to describe - but constitute instead a spiritual inheritance that can only be truly understood by those who have lived here all their lives surrounded by its enchantments - lets keep it that way!

Donald E. Broome – Cobden, Ontario

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DeRuiter on a roll

Mixed bowling league action Bowlers continue to burn up the lanes at the Cobden Bowling Hall.

Results of the mixed league are as follows: March 22 MHS - Peter DeRuiter with 234 MHC - Melville Moriarty with 592 LHS – Lorna Aubrey with 209 LHC – Lorna Aubrey with 552 TS #6 – 1375 TC #6 3845 March 29 MHS – Don Logan with 251 MHC – Peter DeRuiter with 641

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Sarah Leighton demonstrates a dead lift.

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Canadian power lifter grew up in Cobden Sarah Leighton, daughter of Bill and Cindy and sister of Emma, of Cobden, is representing Canada in November, 2011, in Pilsen, Czech Republic at the IPF World Championships.

Sarah attended Cobden District Public School, and Opeongo High School where she excelled at rugby and soccer. She also played Upper Ottawa Valley Ringette, Cobden minor softball and girl’s hockey. After high school she spent two years at college. Sarah met up with Paul Vaillancourt from Barry’s Bay and in June 2005 they started up Ultimate Fitness in Renfrew.

They were so successful that in 2007 they opened another Ultimate Fitness in Arnprior.

Sarah specializes in semi-private training, personal training, athletic training and instructing “Boot Camp.”

Sarah entered her first

power lifting competition in January 2008 and has been hooked ever since.

She lifts in the Canadian Powerlifting Union which is the Canadian branch of the International Powerlifting Federation. Sarah has just won the National Championship in Charlottetown, P.E.I. in “Powerlifting.”

Powerlifting consists of three lifts -- the squat, the bench press and the dead lift. Her best combination lifts were 424 lb. squat, 270 lb. bench press, and a 396 lb. dead lift. Very Impressive Sarah!

She also holds the Canadian record in the squat, bench press, and total in her weight class.

Her husband Paul is Ontario’s strongest man two years running. You may have seen him competing at the National Strongman Competition aired on TSN. You can check out their videos of competition on their web site (www.ufgyms.com)

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Paul and Sarah own a full gym and offer memberships to the public of all ages. It’s a perfect fit for the child who does not enjoy team sports.

Sarah thanks Renfrew Home Hardware Building Centre for supporting her on her trip to Pilsen.

There will be some fundraising events throughout the upcoming months to help absorb some of the costs of travelling to the Czech Republic.

In last week’s Under the Radar column the owner of the Inner Strength Fitness Centre in Cobden was misidentified.

LHS – Myrna Palmer with 231 LHC – Myran Palmer with 558 TS # 6 1379 TC #6 3866 April 5 MHS – Pat Moorhear with 264 MHC – Pat Moorhead with 705 LHS – Shirley Tracey with 287 LHC – Shirley Tracey with 591 TS #1 1335 TC #4 3895 The league’s bowling banquet will take place May 7 upstairs at the Cobden Legion.

The owner is Jodi Sauve.

The Whitewater Cobden Sun apologizes for the error.

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Every effort will be made to leave compatible low growing vegetation, which will assist in reducing future maintenance requirements.

Location of work: Whitewater and Bromley on Hydro One Transmission Lines Date of application: April 11 - May 10, 2011 Pesticide trade name: Garlon Ultra PCP Act registration number: 28434 Name of pest: Undesirable Vegetation (Brush and sucker growth from stumps) Name of contact person: Hydro One - Forestry Phone # of contact person: 1-866-898-5310 ALL PROPERTY OWNERS AFFECTED WILL BE CONTACTED

The women’s powerlifting bench press champions pose with the organizerse of the event. In the photo are, from left, organizer Tom Nicholls, silver Dawn Miranda of Alberta; gold medallist Sarah Leighton of Renfrew (formerly Cobden); Crystal Bradley, bronze, of New Brunswick and organizer Jason Mosher.

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UOV hands out the hardware

By Carolyn Doucette Special to Whitewater Cobden Sun

Upper Ottawa Valley Ringette held its year-end banquet at Ma-te-way in Renfrew on Sunday.

The day began with the Novice and Petite players inviting a friend to come and try ringette. The ice was full of young players getting an introduction to the game.

A game of fast ringette followed as the UOV coaches challenged the Belle B team to a match.

The game ended in a 7-7 tie and was enjoyed by all who participated and watched!!

The AGM was well attended and the awards cer-

emony followed. All teams were recognized with trophies, clothing or flowers.

It was a very successful year for all nine teams.

The Gord Bilson Award is presented to someone who shows a love for ringette and volunteers their time to the association. The award this year honoured the memory of Donnie Robertson. Mr. Robertson lost his battle with cancer in 2010 and was always a great supporter of ringette and for many years was the driver for our annual float in the Renfrew Santa Claus Parade. He offered his truck and wagon every year and enjoyed the

smiling faces of the players on the float. Janet Robertson accepted the award in memory of her brother.

The John Yates Memorial Trophy was handed out as well. It recognizes a Novice player who shows sportsmanship, leadership and fair play. This trophy is sponsored by Sylvia Pudsey and her daughter Virginia Yates.

This year's recipient was Jamie Broome of Cobden.

The UOV Bench Staff of the Year Award was presented to the Novice C team. Bench staff include Jeff Schwan, Kirk Bennett, Larry Broome, Karen Hubert, and Natalie Atkins.

The association is appre-

ciative of its sponsors: J& K Storage, Deslaurier Custom Cabinets, Hydro One, Eganville Foodland-Mike and Tracy Dillabough, Harding MechanicalCarp, Caradoc golf cartsGlasglow Station, and Dentistry in the Valley-Dr. Nick and Dr. Diana Atanasiu.

Watch for registration dates and important info on our website at: www.uovra.ca Right: Jamie Broome accepts the John Yates Most Sportsmanship trophy from head coach Jeff Schwan.

Janet Roberston accepting Gord Bilson award from Jeff Millar, in memory of her brother, Donnie Robertson.

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Cobden hockey player wins silver at women’s provincial championship Cobden's Stephanie Foss In the semi-finals against helped her team win a silver the Lucan Irish, Stephanie medal at the Ontario Wom- assisted in the lone winning en's Hockey Association goal and scored another championship held over the which was dismissed. weekend In the championship game, Stephanie, #10, plays for Carleton Place struck the the Carleton Place Atom B Cyclones.

The team was undefeated in the round robin series. The team shut-out each of the teams it defeated, namely Sarnia Lady Sting, 3-0; Etobico Dolphins, 2-0; and Sudbury Wolves, 7-0.

The Cyclones then went on to play in the quarter-finals and edged the Grand Stephanie Foss shows her silver River Mustangs medal the Carleton Place Cyclones won at the women’s provincial 3-2.

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net first, but the St. |Mary's Rock came back to score three goals for the gold.

The Cyclones had a strong showing to place second in the province. Stephanie enjoyed her year and was sad to see it come to an end.

Carleton Place Atom B Cyclones placed second in the regionals, only to a strong Nepean Atom BB team.

The Carleton Place Cyclones were the Atom B champions for the Kingston and Nepean girls hockey tournaments held earlier this year.

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The annual Farm comes to Town was held at the Renfrew Armouries last Wednesday. Throughout the day, school students had opportunity to tour the various farm booths while in the evening, it was open to the public. Above left: Madelyn Enright, 6 and Masen Rice, 6, both of Douglas, check out Mabel the cow. While the two are familiar with milk cows, it was fascinating to touch the fake cow.

Above right: Andee Riopelle, 2, of Renfrew, was quite fascinated with Anne Bromley’s lamb. Although the wee one wasn’t hungry, Andee tried her best to feed it. Right: Katie Schutt, left, and Beatric Mellan, both of Renfrew, check out the cow they nanmed Shirley.

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The first step is to commit to transfer payments

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Local students participate in county-wide science fair

By Howard Winters Whitewater Cobden Sun

PETAWAWA -- Students from throughout Renfrew County schools participated in the 31st Annual Renfrew Country Regional Science and Technology Fair which was held Saturday at the Petawawa South Side Community Center.

This year's fair was one of the best attended in years, said Sue Larkin, a former school teacher who has been an organizer with the event for 23 years.

The science fair was open to all students from grades 6 through 12, but the majority of the entries were from grades 6 and 7 students. According to Ms. Larkin, the fair is an ideal way for curious young minds to explore. There was a good participation of students from Cobden District Public School.

The fair is organized into different categories and divisions. The four categories are broken down by grade levels as follows: grade 6 is only for grade 6 students, Junior

is for students up to grade 8, Intermediate is for students up to grade 10 and Senior is for students up to grade 12. There are also four divisions of science as follows: Physical & Mathematical Sciences, Life Sciences, Health Sciences and Engineering and Computer Science.

Grade six and Junior students from Cobden school had entries in all four science divisions. The projects and their competitors included: “Growth Chart of Bean Plants” by Dayna Musclow and Mara Peever; “Roll up a large rim to win: Myth or Strategy”

by Kyla Ness; “Does your handshake express your per-

sonality” by Nicole Takken and Amber Dagenais; “What colour attracts birds” by Samantha Savage and Brittany Priebe; “Memories are made of smell” by Mickerra Sheperd and Sydney Frodsham; “Does age affect human reaction time” by Emily Stoppa and Courtney Banks; “Which hand cleaner removes the most minerals, salt and metal” by Amy Wright and Jessica Schwan; “Light efficiency”

by Nicholas Norton; and “Mechanical advantage” by James Norton and Devin Tabbert.

Judges for the event had much to choose from when they decided which of the entries would go on to represent the region at the 50th Canada Wide Science Fair being held in Toronto May 14–21. Four

projects advanced to the national science fair to represent Renfrew County. They are: Alexandria Schraenkler of St. Michael's Catholic School in Douglas for "Does water quality affect the rising of yeast?"; Highview Public School's Maiah Devereaux for her project "Eco-Friendly versus Commercial Cleanser"; Kelvin Leung, also of Highview, for "Maximizing Wind Turbine Blade Efficiency"; and Bishop Smith Catholic High School's Rebeccah Sandrelli for her project "Filter Braced for the Pharmaceutically Laced."

Organizers were very happy with the turnout for the 31st annual event and both the sponsor support and the calibre of entries was excellent.

Renfrew County Science and Technolcogy Fair participants Nicholas Norton and Colton Simons win Honourable mention.

Photos by Howard Winters

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Pledge your commitment from page 11 We fought hard to advocate for change at the provincial level and are proud to say that it worked. Earlier this month, the Ontario government tabled their annual budget and announced full support for permanent risk management programs to safeguard our farmers from these unmanageable risks. But that will only cover 40% of the public cost for adequate programs, and without support at the federal level, the remaining burden is left for farmers. That is not acceptable.

Agriculture is a federal and provincial responsibility

– farmers are in, and the province is in; now it’s the federal government’s turn to act.

The new federal government must provide the transfers needed to secure a program that will work for each province according to the needs of that province.

Current Growing Forward programs simply do not deliver what is needed. OFA asks each candidate and all parties to support the new programs and commit to transfers that will address the unique needs of our farmers from province to province.

We cannot do it alone.

We urge you – Ontario’s farm families – to make our vote count in this federal election to ensure that agriculture concerns are top of mind. Be sure to visit www.farmersmatter.ca/petition to pledge your commitment to making farming and food production a key electoral issue in this year’s federal election. While it’s a shame that support for our farmers has become an election issue, each of us has the opportunity to raise awareness for the issues that matter most to us for a profitable future for our families. If we work together, our voice can be heard.

Police continue to investigate fire in Eganville Eganville – Police continue to investigate a house fire in Bonnechere Valley Township.

On April 9 at approximately 9:15 a.m., officers of the Killaloe OPP Detachment responded to a report of a house fire at 19 Factory Road.

Upon arrival at the scene, emergency personnel discovered the fire had self extinguished and there was no one inside the residence.

An investigation is being

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If anyone has any information contact Detective Constable Sue Norris-MacInnis of the Killaloe OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-8477.

Renfrew County Science and Technolcogy Fair participants James Norton and Devin Tabbert display how ‘mechanical advantage’ works.

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Westmeath home destroyed by fire Cobden Station responds to four fire calls

By Connie Tabbert Whitewater Cobden Sun

Whitewater Region Township firefighters were busy on the weekend, responding to four calls.

The fire calls began shortly after 11 o'clock Friday night with a house fire on Rapids Road in Westmeath.

“When we arrived, it was fully involved in the rear section of the house,” said fire chief Wayne Heubner.

It was believed at the time the house was not occupied, but it was later learned a man was living there, but without electricity.

“He was two doors down and when he came home found it was filled with smoke,” the chief said.

Upon arrival, Chief Heubner said he contacted the OPP as well as the Ontario Fire Marshal's Office due to a “gut feeling. I had some concern. I was asking for direction.” The concerns were there was no electricity to the house and the generator used wasn't on, he said.

Westmeath and Beachburg fire halls were first called to the scene and then tankers from Foresters Falls, Haley

Station and Cobden were requested, as well as a pumper from Cobden.

There were about 40 firefighters battling the blaze.

“We need two pumpers on scene as a precaution,” he said.

It was a stubborn fire to fight due to how the house was constructed, being the original log structure covered in siding, he explained.

“There was nothing we could do to save it,” he said.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, Chief Heubner said Monday morning.

Upper Ottawa Valley OPP sent out a release advising the blaze was under investigation. Constable Beth Ethier said the Ontario Fire Marshall's Office, Perth OPP Identification Unit as well as the Upper Ottawa Valley OPP Crime United are investigating.

“There was no one in the residence at the time of the fire, and no one was injured. The residence was destroyed,” reads the release.

Chief Heubner noted firefighters “did a great job on a stubborn fire,” even though it could not be saved.

Westmeath station firefighters, along

with the chief and deputy-chief remained on scene until 5:30 a.m. Firefighters from the other stations left as the fire dwindled, he added.

The three other fire calls were minor, noted Chief Heubner. On Saturday, firefighters were called to a “structure” fire on Hwy. 17 which was determined to be a controlled burn, he said. The owner did have a permit.

An hour later, there was a grass fire on the Barr Line. Cobden is first response and once Douglas firefighters arrived, they left, Chief Heubner said.

The final fire was Sunday, with a hydro pole on fire at the corner of Micksburg and Cobden roads. Again, once Douglas arrived on scene, Cobden firefighters returned home.

Chief Heubner reminds residents of Whitewater Region Township that a permit is now required for any burning.

Township fire wardens who can issue the free fire permits are Grant Byce, 613-582-7201; Vincent Gervais, 613-587-4838; Jim Labow, 613-5823969; Joey Trimm, 613-587-4549; Daryl McLaughlin, 613-646-7570 and Allen Dick, 613-646-2458.

Looking for outstanding citizens Civitan club seeking nominations for annual award Debbie Robinson Whitewater Cobden Sun

The Cobden and District Civitan Club wants to know about people who are making this community a better place to live.

Nominations are being accepted for the 2011 Citizen of the Year, an annual award presented by the Civitan club. Individuals or area community groups are

encouraged to forward the names of people who should be recognized for their years of service to their community. The nomination should include a brief summary outlining why the nominee should be considered for this prestigious honour.

The submission should be sent to the awards chairman at the Civitan club's address, PO Box 148 Cobden.

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niors and adults who reside in the county and may find themselves bored, isolated, living alone, or requiring restorative services. It also serves to provide daytime respite for caregivers.

Individual participants are supported to maintain their independence as well as being assisted with social,

emotional, and functional skills to improve the quality of their lives. These men and women are also assisted to attend community events as well as to give back to their respective communities, by producing crafts and other items for various fundraising projects which benefit the program.

Alva Collins, Harold Johnston, Roy Dittburner, Les and Reba Buttle, George Wallace, Jack Gemmill, George Somerville, Margaret Angus, Rev. Paul McLenaghan, Margaret Broome, Kay O'Gorman, Clarence McBride, Ed Stairs, Eleanor Waite, Shirley Hill, Julie Hennessy, Patricia Moore, and Ted Richardson.

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Classifieds COMING EVENTS

COMING EVENTS

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ELLIPTICAL FOR SALE, call evenings, 613-646-7753. F9-tfn-nc __________________________

THE LITTLE COFFEE SHOP, finally opening Monday, April 18th, 5:30 am-5 pm, Monday to Saturday.

The Scoop opening Friday, April 29th, 11 am-8 pm. A13-pd __________________________

SHOWCASE 2011. Check out this weeks NEWS flyer edition for lots of information about the show.

Note the FREE ADMISSION. It’s this weekend. A13-ch __________________________

Kensay Waite — Oct. 4, 2008 Apr., 14, 2010.

FOUR HAND EUCHRE Parties at the Cobden Curling Club on Wednesday, April 6 , 13, 20, 27 at 7:30 pm. Cost is $4.00 per person. Light lunch is included.

Everyone is welcome to attend.

We challenge you!!! Dent the fence. Go ahead and try it!!! Bet you can’t!!! Come to SHOWCASE 2011 and try. April 15, 16, 17.

We provide the bricks, baseballs and golf balls.

Exhibitor enquiries still welcome. E-mail stonemaninpetawawa@live.ca.

FOR RENT

__________________________ NEWLY RENOVATED, 3 bedroom house in Cobden.

Fridge and stove included. $800/month plus utilities.

Call 613-646-7875. M30-tfn-ch __________________________ COBDEN - 1 bedroom loft apt, lake view, parking & laundry onsite. $600/monthly plus hydro. Available immediately.

Call 613-851-4630. Mar 16-tfn-ch __________________________ COBDEN - 2 bedroom apt.

Available immediately. 613-6462858. Jan 5-tfc __________________________ COBDEN - available immed., one bedroom, 3rd floor apartment, $575 month, hydro extra. Laundry and parking on site. No smoking.

No pets. Call 613-851-4630 A6-tfn-ch __________________________ COBDEN - available immed., 1 bedroom, freshly painted, bright spacious ground floor, fridge, stove, parking & garden. $575 plus heat & hydro. Non smoker, no pets. Call 613-432-3829. A13-tfn-c

SERVICES

__________________________ CUSTOM FENCING-farm, commercial, residential. For quote please call Jack Mulligan 613-646-7870. M30-A-M4-11-ch

WANTED TO BUY

__________________________ Threshing Machines 28” Dion, Robert Bell and McCormick.

Osiah Horst 613-646-2744, email obhorst@mwpol.ca. A6-13-20-27-ch

COMING EVENTS

__________________________ CIVINETTE BINGO. Every Monday night at the NEW TOWNSHIP OFFICE below Council Chambers.

Doors open at 6 p.m. JACKPOT $500 in 54 numbers, TOONIE POT $609; PROGRESSIVE $564 in 25 numbers. Everyone welcome.

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__________________________ AMBUSH FEATURED at a Spring Fling Dance, Cobden Agricultural Hall, Saturday, May 7, 9 p.m. $15 advance, available at Rooney’s, $20 at the door. Restricted dance.

Photo ID required. A6-13-20-27-M4-ch __________________________ Cobden Community Player’s annual play will be held April 29, 30 and May 1. Plan to attend this evening of family entertainment. A6-13-ch __________________________ All candidates meeting at Rankin Culture & Recreation Centre, Hwy 41 on Wednesday April 20 at 7:30 pm. All candidates have been invited. Moderator: Dave Henderson. A6-13-pd __________________________ CPC Choir Presents: “No Greater Love.” Fri. Apr. 22, 2010 at 10 am at Cobden Pentecostal Church, 17 Astrolabe Rd. Free AdmissionFree Brunch. Please bring a donation for the Cobden Food Bank. A6-13-20-ch __________________________ See a great array of women’s products at SHOWCASE 2011. Watch our website for our terrific exhibitors. www. showcaseinpetawawa.ca Free admission!! A13-ch __________________________ Hey KIDS!! Horse rides, games and demonstrations; some of Ontario’s coolest endangered species and lots more. See you at SHOWCASE 2011. It’s fun and admission is free. Bring mom and dad if you want. We’ll let them in as long as you keep them under control. www. showcaseinpetawawa.ca. A13-ch

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For Several Local Consignors

Sat. Apr. 23/11 at 9:30am Held at the Cobden Ag Hall Travel Hwy 17 to Astrolabe Rd., Astrolabe Rd. to Cobden Fairgrounds. Signs.

1970 Lincoln, 56,000miles, 460 V8; 1977 Honda 750 motorcycle; 2000 Grand Touring 500 snowmobile; Bombardi snowmobile, 7000kms; Husqvarna 18 ½ HP 42” cut hydro static riding mower (like new); good tools; good glass; furniture & much more!

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__________________________ SHOWCASE 2011.

There is something for every member of the family. You’ll have a great time. www.showcaseinpetawawa.ca.

Check out our great Exhibitors and all of the new products.

Petawawa Civic Centre. April 15, 16, 17. FREE admission. Go to www.showcaseinpetawawa.ca for details. A13-ch

NOTICE

__________________________ Ona of Mary Ann’s Fashions is celebrating 31 years Thursday, April 14th, Friday the 15th, Saturday the 16th. 10% off new spring and summer arrivals.

Many other in-store discounts.

Enter spring draw. 17 Pembroke Street, Cobden, 613-646-2669.

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__________________________ Buy a daffodil pin and fight for life.

Wear a pin to honour the people you know who’ve been affected by cancer. Give generously to your neighbourhood canvasser, online at www.cancer.ca or call Canadian Cancer Society 613735-2571. A6-13-20-27-ch

The world may never notice If a snowdrop doesn’t bloom, Or even pause to wonder If the petals fall to soon.

But every life that forms, Or ever comes to be, Touches us in some small way For all eternity.

The little one we long for, Was swiftly here and gone, But the love that was planted, Is a light that still shines on.

And though our arms are empty, Our hearts know what to do.

With every beat it says, We love you.

AUCTION SALE

SATURDAY, APRIL 16, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. for

Peter & Kathy McLaren

of Mernmac Farms Ltd, Cobden, ON Sale to be held at Cobden Fair Grounds, Cobden 2006 McCormick MC120 tractor, 4WD, (6 power Perkins motor), cab, air, radio, 40km transmission, 1800 hrs; 1992 J.D. 2555 tractor with 245 loader, open station; 1990 J.D. 2555 tractor with 245 loader, 4WD, cab; J.D. 2550 tractor, 2WD; Keenan Mech-fiber 340 Baleblend horizontal mixer, 13 months, subject to low reserve bid; N.H. BR740A Silage Special round baler; Gehl 2412 discbine, hyd. swing, 12’ cut; H&S Hi capacity V-rake; Kuhn GA6501 rotary twin rake, 12’; J.D. 1240 corn planter, 4 row; Triple K (Kongskilde) cultivatior; JD 220 flex center fold tandem disc; Kverneland semi-mount 4 furrow plow; J.D. 915 flex head; good line of farm machinery, Real goose-neck cattle trailer; 2001 GMC 4x4 extended cab truck, a few small items.

This is an exceptional line of farm machinery, always stored inside, field ready. To view call Peter at 613-646-2446 or cell #613-281-7957.

Terms: Cash or Cheque with ID — Lunch Available Auctioneer: Preston Cull, R.R. #1, Douglas, Ont. 613-649-2378 prestoncullauctions.com

We miss you so very much, Gramma & Grandpa Waite A13-pd

__________________________ McGregor, Owen, ”Step dad,” Passed away April 10, 2010.

AUCTION SALE

SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2011

We will miss you always as the days pass, your memories stay and your words of wisdom help me carry on.

at 11:30 a.m. for

JACK & ANNE CLARKE 7896 5th Concession, Quyon, Que. Off Hwy 148] at Quyon onto Ch du Lac-des-Loups (Wolfe Lake Rd), onto 5th Conc., 1/2 mile to sale, signs posted.

N.H. TL90 tractor with Stoll F10, HD loader, cab, radio, heater, 76HP, 4 new tires; Allis Chalmer 6080 tractor, 2WD, 82 HP; Ferguson 30 tractor; Beaudin (Anderson) tubeline bale wrapper, with 13 HP Honda motor; N.H. 1410 flail discbine 10’3”, 5 yrs old, mint shape; N.H. #163 tedder; Farm Fleet 8 wheel double 4 rake; N.H. 640 round baler with bale kicker; 26’ wire mesh rack wagon with 12 ton wagon; N.H. 679 tandem manure spreader with end gate; 25KW generator on trailer, PTO drive, used 6 hrs; Westfield 51’x7” grain auger, P.T.O. drive; HD #10 post driver, 3 pth; 2-Ritchie #300 water bowls, never used; 5’x8’ single horse 2 seater sleigh, excellent condition; single seat horse drawn buggy on rubber tires; assort. of farm items.

Jack & Anne have sold the farm. They are retiring & moving to town.

Terms: Cash or Cheque with ID — Lunch Available Auctioneer: Preston Cull, R.R. #1, Douglas, Ont. 613-649-2378 prestoncullauctions.com

Time may heal the broken-hearted, Time may make the wound less sore; But it cannot fill the longing, For the loved one gone before.

Who shall say the grief is lessened, Though smiles hide the tears; Memories keep the wound still open, With the passing of the years.

Missing you every day, ”Dad”, Brother and friend. ”Jessie” & Family

Phyllis McLeese is turning 80!

Please help us to celebrate our mom’s big day. We are having an open house at the Orange Hall in Beachburg on

Saturday, April 23, from 2 - 6 pm.

DEADLINE:

MONDAYS, 4 PM

IN MEMORIAM

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ONE IH56 CORN PLANTER, for parts, 613-587-4343. A6-13, pd

All ads must be prepaid.

Township of Whitewater Region Summer Employment Opportunities

The Township of Whitewater Region is accepting applications for the summer student positions listed below:

Your presence, not your presents, is requested.

• Swimming Instructor

Snacks and entertainment (Jim Beattie) provided.

• Swimming Instructor Assistant

• Labourers

Thank You Thank you for the great care from Dr. Purdon, Pembroke hospital, and the Ottawa Heart Institute. Also, on my return home for visits, words of encouragement and the many get well cards from my family, friends, church friends, and Civitan friends. The many get well cards were appreciated during this time of my recovery.

Thank you, George Hooper.

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Phone: 613-646-2380 Fax: 888-470-8859 cobdensun@nrtco.net or cobdensunads@nrtco.net

– Cobden Beach Program – Cobden Beach Program

– Public Works Department

Further information about these summer student employment opportunities is available on the Township’s website located at www. whitewaterregion.ca under “News & Events” or by contacting the Municipal Office at (613) 646-2282.

Applications will be received until May 2nd, 2011.

Please note that positions may be dependent on funding approval. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Photocopying and Faxing are available at the Whitewater Cobden Sun office.

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Renfrew OPP news briefs

NDP Candidate Eric Burton cuts cake with two of his favorite constituents – his children Hana & Elijah.

Photo by Howard Winters

NDP candidate opens Pembroke office

By Howard Winters Whitewater Cobden Sun

Eric Burton opened a campaign office in Pembroke on Saturday.

Mr. Burton is the New Democratic Party candidate for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke.

The office is at 22 Pembroke Street West.

Mr. Burton has a history of community involvement. Born and raised in Arnprior and a graduate of Carleton University in Political Science, he has held many community related positions such as: Director of the United Way of the Upper Ottawa Valley; elected as a councillor in Arnprior at age 25; Director, Ottawa Valley Tourism Association; and Member, Economic Development Committee.

Inspired by a speech at the Chateau Laurier given by Jack Layton, Mr. Burton decided a representative was need who can harness local resources to provide local solutions. Mr. Burton outlined four key issues that he will focus on. Seniors and poverty were at the top of the list.

“It is shameful that many of our older generation are forced to live in poverty,” declared Mr. Burton. “We would increase the Canada Pension Plan for needy seniors.”

The second important issue is the crisis in healthcare, he said. The system is not equipped to handle the coming demographic shifts. Although healthcare is a provincial matter, the federal government has a role to play in funding healthcare and there

is a need for strong federal leadership that believes in the public healthcare system, he noted.

The third issue cited by Mr. Burton was employment. He expressed outrage that the cuts and tax breaks given to large multinational corporations rarely translates into new jobs in the local area. There is a need to focus on small business and particularly the type of business that will help the local area, he said.

The fourth issue is the environment. Mr. Burton feels Canada is acting as an obstacle to reform in the international community rather than as the leader we could be. He is keenly interested in the future and the quality of the Ottawa River.

Other issues Mr. Burton touched on were the development of a sustainable future for the forestry industry, a secure future for AECL in the community and a plan to allow for decentralization of food distribution to allow local processing and distribution.

“This would lead to a renaissance in the local food industry,” asserted Mr. Burton.

He summed up the difference between the NDP and the Liberals and Conservatives is that with them, you almost always end up with results tied to big business and special interests.

“People are tired of politics as usual, and the NDP is fundamentally different because we are not tied to corporate interests,” Mr. Burton stated.

Township of Admaston/Bromley

Township of Whitewater Region

TENDERS

Contract 01-11 – Granular ‘M’ Contract 02-11 – Winter Sand Sealed Tenders will be received at the Township Office until 4:00 p.m., Thursday, May 5th, 2011 for the following: 1. Supply, crush and haul approximately 18,000 metric tonnes of Granular ‘M’ material.

2. Supply and stockpile approximately 4,000 metric tonnes of winter sand.

Tender forms must be picked up at the Municipal Office – 477 Stone Road, RR 2, Renfrew ON. Any additional information, please contact the undersigned.

Envelopes should be clearly marked as to contents.

Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Chris Kunopaski, Road Superintendent ckunopaski@admastonbromley.com (613) 432-3175, RR 2 Renfrew ON K7V 3Z5

The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to 185 calls for service during the past week.

Assaults On Friday April 8th, at the recreation center during a dance a 13 year-old female was assaulted by a 14 year-old-female who was known to the victim.

The victim required 10 stitches at hospital and was released. The incident was reported to police, and charges are pending. PC Limlaw investigated.

Property Crimes Sometime overnight on 08 April 2011 while parked at the Arnprior High school a Chev pickup truck had its wipers and mirrors broken off by unknown persons, PC Rebertz investigated.

A break, enter and theft was reported to the Renfrew OPP on Saturday April 9th. Sometime overnight unknown persons broke into a cottage on East Side way. Nothing of value was taken. PC Kolkowski investigated.

Sometime overnight on 08 April 2011 a Mazda was damaged on Raglan St by unknown persons, PC Tawdrous investigated.

Liquor Charges On Saturday April 9th at approximately 0128hrs PC Limlaw observed a female walking on Lochiel St, in Renfrew St. with open liquor. Charged was Allison McCanna 28 yrs of Renfrew under the liquor licence act.

On Sunday April 10th at approximately 0013hrs PC Limlaw located a male in a parking lot on Argyle St in Renfrew with open liquor. Charged was Troy Madigan 22 years of Renfrew, under the liquor licence act.

On Sunday April 10th at approximately 0023hrs PC Besner observed a male walking on Raglan St in

NOTICE TO RATEPAYERS The second installment of the 2011 Interim Tax bill (all properties) is due on April 29, 2011. Payments can be made at the following locations:

• Municipal Office PO Box 40, 44 Main Street Cobden ON K0J 1K0 • Night deposit box located at front entrance • Bank of Nova Scotia Cobden, Beachburg & Pembroke Branches

Arrangements have also been made with all major banks for telebanking. We also accept post-dated cheques and Debit Cards. Cheques should be made payable to the Township of Whitewater Region.

The Township also offers pre-authorized payment plans for the due dates or monthly payments. If any further information is required, please contact the Municipal Office at 613-646-2282.

Renfrew with open liquor. Charged was Devan Guyea 20 years of Renfrew under the liquor licence act.

On Sunday April 10th at approximately 0231 hours PC Limlaw observed a male walking on Argyle Street in Renfrew with open liquor. Charged was Richard

Welsh 31 years of Renfrew, under the liquor licence act.

On Sunday April 10th at approximately 0346 hours PC Besner observed a male walking on Lochiel Street in Renfrew with open liquor. Charged was Liam Fraser 18 years of Renfrew under the liquor licence act.

Township of Whitewater Region TENDER FOR GRASS CUTTING CONTRACT GR#11-1 The Township of Whitewater Region invites tenders for grass cutting, for 2011, 2012, 2013 grass cutting seasons (a three year term).

There will be a mandatory site meeting and an optional tour of locations on Tuesday April 19th starting at 8am.

The meeting will start at the Townships Public Works Office located at 1798 Westmeath Road, Westmeath Ontario.

Tender Forms will ONLY be handed out at the mandatory meeting.

Participants are required to submit one tender price for all areas requiring service, but are to show a breakdown of cost per cut at each area on the supplied form. The successful contractor will supply all equipment and labour for this contract. The successful contractor will be required to provide proof of adequate liability insurance before the contract will be awarded (minimum $2,000,000.00) Sealed Tenders will be accepted by the undersigned at the Municipal Office in Cobden till 2pm on Wednesday April 27th, with tender opening to follow.

Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For further information please contact the Public Works Office at 613-587-4764.

Township of Whitewater Region

PUBLIC TENDER SALE OF USED EQUIPMENT Sealed tenders, clearly marked as to contents and on forms supplied by the Township will be received by the undersigned until 2 p.m. on Thursday April 28th, 2011 for the following items:

• 1993 Woods Backhoe • 1998 New Idea Disc Mower • 1988 International Case Farm Tractor with

• 1993 John Deere Industrial Loader • 1991 Bryant Highway Sander

cab and front end loader

The equipment is being sold on an “as is, where is” basis. There are no warranties or any representations with respect to the goods, either expressed or implied.

Interested parties may view the equipment at the Ross Patrol Yard, 2271 Mineview Road, Cobden, ON K0J 1K0 as stated within the tender document.

Tender documents will be available on Wednesday April 13th, 2011 from the Township of Whitewater Region at either address below. Faxed or emailed submissions are not acceptable.

The Township reserves the right to reject any of all tenders. The highest bidder or any tender will not necessarily be accepted.

Township of Whitewater Region 44 Main Street OR 1798 Westmeath Road Cobden, ON K0J 1K0 Westmeath, ON K0J 2L0 613-646-2282 613-587-4764

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Heritage designation for Ottawa River gets nod from WW council Two councillors oppose heritage designation

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The quest for a heritage river designation for the Ottawa River has the support of the majority of Whitewater Region Township Council.

In a 4-2 vote, council agreed to the request from Renfrew County Council to support the nomination.

Councillors Allen Dick and Daryl McLaughlin opposed the motion. Reeve Don Rathwell was absent.

Coun. Dick, who seconded the motion to support the designation, is opposed however, noting he's not aware of all the pros and cons of the Ottawa River designation. He noted he seconded the motion so it could get onto the table for discussion.

"I've had a few people phone about this," he said.

"Is it good for everyone?

What will it do to property owners, to forestry?"

The Madawaska River was zoned heritage in some areas, and he has heard people can no longer do a lot with property along the river.

"We want to make damn sure people with property on the river can use the property," Coun. Dick stated.

Mayor Jim Labow noted the designation is only for

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Parking bylaw

The Whitewater Region's bylaw enforcement officer has authority to find out who owns vehicles illegally parked in the township.

Mayor Jim Labow was recently authorized by council to sign an agreement with the Ministry of Transportation to participate in the Municipal Parking Tag Program. When the officer issues tickets, he will now be able to find out who owns the vehicles and where to address the ticket, noted chief administrative officer Dean Sauriol.

“This gives us more teeth in our parking bylaw,” noted Mayor Labow.

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Council is accepting nominations for the 2011 Senior of the Year.

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Deputy-Mayor Izett McBride said, "The question of what the designation will do to properties has been asked over the years and it's been said over and over, there will be no adverse effects on property."

Coun. McLaughlin said he would like Fred Blackstein to come to council and answer questions regarding the designation before he agrees.

"I need more information," he stated. "I want to know where does it say there will have no restrictions on development on the Ottawa River.

"Once it’s designated heritage, what goes along with that? Whitewater Region has the most shoreline along the Ottawa River in Renfrew County. We're the

ones with the most to lose," Coun. McLaughlin stated.

Coun. Joey Trimm, who signed the motion to support the designation, said because it's the federal government that gives the designation, many people are wary that it will become intrusive.

"People are playing on those fears," he said. "There is plenty of hearsay and misinformation out there.

I've talked to Fred and others...the designation will have no legal authority."

He compared the designation to a soldier earning a medal.

"This is a medal for the Ottawa River," Coun. Trimm said. "It's for recognition.

We don't want anyone to forget how important this river is."

There are 11 other rivers with the heritage designa-

tion in Ontario and so far the designation has not hurt the property owners.

"It will not change any laws of the municipality, the province or federal," he said. "It won't stop new laws from coming in.

"I'd like to see the river that I grew up beside get a medal," he said.

Dean Sauriol, the township's chief administrative officer said, based on the report prepared for the county, there would be no impact on the properties along the Ottawa River.

“If there is no impact, then someone from the committee working to get the heritage designation, can come to a meeting with council and landowners and answer questions and relieve people's concerns,” Coun.

McLaughlin said.

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On the campaign trail The Lapasse Catholic Women’s League hosted a Soup and Sandwich lunch a week ago. Renfrew-Nipssing-Pembroke Liberal candidate took an opportunity to visit with people at the lunch. Ms. Tabbert, second from right, talks with, from left, Sandra Jeffrey, Vince Gervais and Herb Jeffrey.

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Phone-A-Lawyer Thursday Free Legal Phoneline April 14, 2011 Ontario Bar Association lawyers, in the Renfrew area, will be accepting phone calls to answer questions and provide free legal information to the public on Law Day – Thursday, April 14, 2011 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Existing files are excluded from this service.

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SMELT GATE PART FOUR

This installment of “Smelt Gate” will explain what we need to do in order to RESPITE STAYS STARTING end the ecological imbalance imposed on Muskrat Lake by the Natural AT $69 PER DAY! Resources Ministry.

First - petitions must be circulated to all lake front property owners sportsman / environmentalist groups quail creek - conservation clubs - area businesses RETIREMENT centre and fish and game organizations - after which our Provincial M.P.P. John 450 Albert St., Renfrew, ON Yakabuski will be asked to approach the Ontario Government about ending For more information call 613-432-9502 the Ministries arbitrary trout stocking or visit www.chartwellreit.ca program in Muskrat Lake.

If they refuse - we will then turn to our Federal Member of Parliament who will be asked to deliver our representations to the Federal Ministry of Fisheries and Oceans - because they have the authority to override the Provincial Government in this affair.

Moreover - the Ontario Landowners Association will be asked to support our efforts to save the Rainbow Smelt fishery - before the damage to this unique species becomes irreversible.

As for County Councils support - that remains doubtful at best - because last August County Council voted 613-629-2010 unanimously to endorse the “Heritage 613-629-2010 Authorized by the Official Agent Authorized the Official Agent for thebyChristine Tabbert Campaign http://christinetabbert.liberal.ca for the Christine Tabbert Campaign Site” designation. http://christinetabbert.liberal.ca Nevertheless - this matter remains of vital concern to us all - because if we don’t put an end to unwanted interferences in our valley now - we will end up under the boots of even more addle brained bureaucrats and the Edmonds & Associates arbitrary controls they are determined to INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATOR, BROKER impose upon us.

As an example of what can happen to private property owners - we have the OPEN HOUSE CONDO Special Clarington Ontario family - who faced Sunday, April 17th 1-3 pm 2 crAndAl Street fines of $50,000 after contravening 14 ArchibAld Street Pembroke some asinine regulations - by hosting a Village of cobden 2 bedroom, 2nd level, #213 freedom seminar on their family farm (Turn right at Hwy 17, up Main St., Balcony at side of condo, turn right at Ross St.) attended by 72 people. central air, large common area.

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This “Land Patent” protection costs little to obtain and is something - every property Owner in Canada should acquire - because a “Land Patent” is simply another weapon in the arsenal of private property protections available to us in order to fight the mind-boggling intrusions of government agency bureaucrats - who are determined to legislate our rights and freedoms out of existence - and they will soon try to get rid of this “Land Patent” protection because it represents a tremendous legal impediment to their escalating agenda of regulatory oppression.

In any case we don’t want the Resources Ministry - backed by Toronto planners - local politicians and Heritage site proponents - to gain another beachhead in our valley from which more constraints and depredations such as Muskrat Lake has undergone can be imposed.

Folks - we are not the people destroying our lands and forests fish and game - or the pristine valley God in his infinite wisdom saw fit to provide us.

Nor are we the enemies of Ontario’s Ministry of Natural Resources whose job it is to protect everything we hold dear - but we are the enemies of Resource Ministry functionaries who have meddled with something very sacred and we want it stopped!

And when the need arises - we will name these individuals publicly - in the interim we invite them to consider these questions - are we fed up - angry and disgusted?

Your better believe we are - so return to us what you have so arbitrarily misappropriated and back off so mother nature can restore Muskrat Lakes natural balance as it has for Millennia - or is this concept beyond your ability to comprehend - despite having decades to do so?

Donald E. Broome – Cobden, Ontario

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Expo 150 update Expo 150 to Establish Canadian Record Expo 150 will be celebrating the heritage of fiddling and stepdancing in the Ottawa Valley with a quest to establish two Canadian records as part of the four-day celebration. The first record will feature the largest number of fiddlers all playing the same tune at the same time. The tunes that have been selected for this record are Cock of the North (aka Chase Me Charlie) and Road to Boston. The second Canadian record we will set is to have the most step dancers dancing at the same time. The step dancers will dance to a reel. These record attempts will take place on Saturday, June 11, 2011 from 3:00pm-5:00pm at the Expo 150 grounds (Pembroke & Area Airport.) There is no fee to register for the record and admission to Expo 150 is free. In is imperative that all participants register prior to the event. We urge all fiddlers and step dancers to come out to help us make history by establishing these Canadian records. All dancers and fiddlers welcome. All dancers and fiddlers please check in at the main stage upon arrival.

For more information, contact: Guy Jamieson at: 613-6282234.

Renfrewshire Connection The County of Renfrew is named after the County of Renfrew in Renfrewshire, Scotland. Over the years, the Counties have had a strong and cooperative relationship. That relationship is so strong that dignitaries from Renfrewshire will be coming to Expo 150 and will be part of the Opening Ceremonies to help kick-off this event. The Opening Ceremonies will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 2:00pm at the Expo 150 site.

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RENFREW

Each year in Ontario, dozens of rural residents and cottagers damage forest lands and lose valuable buildings to fires that could have been prevented. Nearly 1/3 of these fires are caused by careless burning - over 200 fires per year.

If a forest fire results because you have used fire improperly, you can be held responsible for the costs of putting out the fire and for any property damage that occurs.

Any fire is more likely to get out of control on a hot, dry, or windy day. Burn during the coolest, dampest and calmest time of the day - two hours before sunset, or later. Make sure fires are out two hours after sunrise or earlier.

Don’t even consider burning when it’s windy.

Every person who starts a fire is responsible to ensure it is out.

Remember, coals can smolder for hours and hot embers and sparks can be blown by the wind, easily setting fire to dry grass or twigs.

Where possible, dispose of used charcoal or ashes in a pit. Drown hot coals thoroughly, then cover them with sand or gravel.

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