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11 January 19, 2012 - The Renfrew Mercury - EMC
Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant is joined by members of the Castleford Women’s Institute displaying some of the furniture purchased with a New Horizons for Seniors Program grant. From left are Anne Brown, Lillian Lindsay, Hazel Anderson, MP Gallant, Doris Humphries, Mae Craig and Kathleen Hinchley.
Federal New Horizons program support for Castleford Women’s Institute STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com
The Castleford Women’s Institute has received $9,767 from the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP). The federal money was used to replace equipment used at the Horton Community Centre so seniors can continue to participate in activities and programs. Most of the money was used to replace old plastic chairs with sturdier models. The remaining money was used to purchase new cooking pots. The grant was more than appreciated, says women’s institute member Kathleen Hinchley. “It makes us feel that the purpose
of the group is worthwhile and that we’re doing something for the community,” said Hinchley of the group of seven. In a news release, MP Cheryl Gallant said, “The Government of Canada is committed to improving the lives of seniors, and is proud to support local organizations with the same goal. “Renfrew County has one of the highest proportions of seniors to the general population in the province. About one in six is over the age of 65. The need is there. “This project,” added Gallant, “brings new opportunities for seniors to contribute their skills, knowledge and experience for the benefit of the entire community.”
Funded under the Community Participation and Leadership component of NHSP, the Castleford Women’s Institute project is among 797 similar projects across Canada. Since its creation in 2004, the program has helped seniors lead and participate in various activities. “Today’s seniors know the importance of being active and staying involved in their communities,” said Gallant. The MP says the NHSP is one way the federal government is “helping seniors make a positive difference in their own lives and in those of the people around them.” – With files from MP Cheryl Gallant’s office
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Damage to sign a shameful act, says mayor PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com
Horton council has a concern that left members shaking their heads at its first meeting of 2012. A big checkered sign erected at the intersection of Lochwinnoch and Early roads was sawed down and stolen almost as quickly as it
was put up. The saw was broken and left behind. Residents in the area of the T-intersection voiced their complaints about speeding traffic, largely because of families and farms in the area. In council chambers Jan. 10, Mayor Don Eady said the guilty party should stop to consider the possible
consequences of what they have done. “A lot of small children live there,” the mayor said. “The person who removed the sign should be ashamed of themselves. A lot of bad things could happen.” A number of accidents have occurred at the intersection over the years.
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Horton’s community rink season well underway PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com
Horton recreation committee chair and Coun. Margaret Whyte reminded Horton council that the township’s winter carnival is on Saturday, Feb. 25. She said work on the rink at the community centre is going well. “We have 15 kids and a coach (Al Harris) signed up for the first night (Jan. 10),” Coun. Whyte added. Recreation program manager Kathleen Rogers reported that interviews were held with the human resources committee. Lindsay Miller
and Brady Pender have been hired as the rink attendants. Their job will include keeping track of the names and addresses of people who use the rink. Public skating will cost $2 per adult and $1 per child. Admission had been by donation in the past. Family skating sessions will be free. The Renfrew Minor Hockey Association has been offered ice time at $50 per hour. The committee’s recent murder mystery night raised $1,200. Horton council has increased the cost of garbage-bag tags for house-
holds in 2012. At the waste management committee meeting in December, it was recommended council reduce the number of free garbage tags for each household or increase the cost. The current allotment of free tags is six per year. In efforts to encourage ratepayers to recycle and throw away less waste, the fee per tag has been raised from $1 to $2. Council supported the price increase at its Jan. 10 meeting. Households are allowed to put out two bags per week before using a tag.
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