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The Town of Renfrew has had a busy 2016 accomplishing a number of key projects, and elected officials are looking forward to 2017.

Renfrew Mayor Don Eady says his favourite thing about 2016 was the completion of the infrastructure on Plaunt Street and Veterans Memorial Boulevard.

“It changes the aspect of how the Town of Renfrew looks especially if you are driving in fresh off the highway,” said Eady.

Another thing he is proud of is moving the town forward in a new direction.

“I think (we are) starting to put the town in a different direction for economic development with the new website, etc., which I think will (put) Renfrew more on the map and be way more visible and more of an exciting town,” said Eady.

As for 2017 he says he is looking forward to the Canada 150th celebrations.

“We are hoping for music for a whole week from Ma-Te-Way to the main street and ... art, culture, music and lots of heritage displays as well as different types of events that people really want to get done,” said Eady.

“It will hopefully be a very lively summer for the Town of Renfrew.

I think it is going to be a different type of year in Renfrew with lots of different things going on and I hope it will be a really good, fun year.”

Reeve Peter Emon says there are a number of things that tie together for his highlight of 2016.

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FILE PHOTOS

Janet Robertson’s daughters April, Amber and Alyssa Gillan stand by a plaque that will hang at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital. The new Robertson Room is named in honour of their mother. The girls were all smiles at the Celebration of Life fundraiser on Jan. 29, 2016, as the event raised $24,000 for two local charities . Centre: A still shot from the Renfrew County Paramedic drone shows debris clogging the Bonnechere River following the landslide in early April. The fifth annual Douglas St. Patrick’s Day parade, sponsored by the Lions Club, was ready to start after Preston Cull and Art Jamieson, two of the organizers, kissed the Douglas version of the Blarney Stone. This year there is a week-long celebration planned.

A look back on the first half of 2016 and what made news JANUARY

The Renfrew OPP and the local Put Christ Back Into Christmas committee are asking for the public’s help after the baby Jesus figurine from the nativity scene at Low Square went missing on the night of Dec. 26. The figure was later returned.

Horton Coun. Jamey Larone has filed a formal complaint alleging an illegal meeting was held by council in December. At issue is the Humphries Road development, owned by Horton Deputy Mayor Bob Johnston, who declared pecuniary interest and did not take part in discussions when council addressed the matter at its Jan. 5 meeting.

Horton Township has decided to sell its waterfront Ottawa River property. Council agreed Jan. 5 to declare the six acres surplus and directed staff to consult with three realtors about getting the property listed. While the

land was evaluated at $40,000, council munity in mourning the death of the well-known and much admired educaproposed a list price of $261,500. tor and nature columnist.

McNab-Braeside residents will now MARCH be able to participate in Renfrew recAutumn Leaves Lodge has been reation programs and use facilities at shut down due to safety concerns, the same cost as town residents.

Horton council officially learned at its FEBRUARY meeting on March 1.

The press box at the Ma-Te-Way The Fraser Institute annual school Activity Centre will be named for retired Renfrew Mercury sports report- rankings were released at the end of February and St. Joseph’s Catholic er Peter Clark.

High School in Renfrew was ranked Renfrew’s tourist booth, which was 16th in Ontario. located near the caboose on O’Brien Cheryl Gallant has again angered Road, has been demolished because military veterans and their supporters, of a mold problem. this time on two separate occasions.

One is a fundraiser that uses the The first investigation by Horton Township’s integrity commissioner image of a dead soldier to sell Easter has found that a meeting took place hams. The second is when she lamon Dec. 12, 2015 without proper au- basted a Liberal MP, who is a veteran, on Parliament Hill for not wearing a thorization or notice. red top. Cheryl Gallant apologized on The Renfrew Mercury joins the March 10, for a political fundraising family of Jim Ferguson and the com- email that outraged many in the mili-

tary and the general public.

Renfrew County has done everyRenfrew Council has approved a two per cent increase in the water bills thing possible to plead its case to exfor 2016 and a six per cent increase for pand the four-laning of Highway 17 from Scheel Drive to Bruce Street, wastewater services. even arguing that it could be a nationRenfrew Council has passed an al- building exercise. most $10-million operating budget in Renfrew County Warden Peter 2016 that boosts the property tax levy Emon reported to his council colby 3.27 per cent to almost $7.7 mil- leagues on March 30 on a meeting a lion. county delegation had with the Ontario Transportation Minister Steven APRIL Del Duca It’s unlike anything that’s ever hapThe Stanley Cup arrived in Renpened before in the area, say officials.

Emergency officials in Horton frew on April 5 with a crowd of 5,000 Township and Renfrew had a hectic welcoming the NHL’s biggest prize. few days last week after a landslide The event was organized by the NHA/ along the Bonnechere River caused NHL Birthplace Museum. flooding that washed away a cottage The books are in order in the and floated piles of debris into the Ottawa River. “It’s far worse than Township of Admaston-Bromley. The any floods we’ve experienced here, to township heard a presentation from anybody’s recollection,” said Renfrew Rory Richards of MacKillican and development and works director Mike Associations to review the 2015 financial statements on April 7.

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Councillors reflect on 2016 in Renfrew as they prepare for 2017 From front page

“The announcement and setting of our 10-year rates for water and sewer, and also our recent labour contracts that we signed with our unions because that then allows us to put forward a stable financial picture, which we will be able to elaborate more on when we settle with the fire department next year, and the managers as well,” said Emon. “We have provided stability for at least five years by being able to show three of five financial components for the Town of Ren-

frew.”

His new year’s resolution is the hope other levels of government will help with major town projects.

“We would like to continue to meet the needs of our infrastructure renewal with positive announcements from the federal and provincial governments on the Raglan Street and the remainder of Plaunt and Barnett Boulevard. Those are all important thoroughfares for the Town of Renfrew,” said Emon. “And to renew those sends a very definite message to our visitors, residents and businesses

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that we are serious about improving our infrastructure on a regular basis.”

Coun. Tom Sidney admits the council has done much in 2016.

“We have improved roads; we are planning Canada 150 celebrations; we are engaging in the community; we are making council accountable and transparent,” said Sidney.

As to his resolution for 2017?

“To continue to make Renfrew better and have the citizens of Renfrew believe in us, and that we are doing what we feel is best for the town and making it move forward in a prosper-

ous way,” said Sidney.

For Coun. Arlene Jamieson her highlight was getting all of council behind and supporting an economic development office.

“Now the challenge is for us to be able to continue with that job. It is a huge job but it is very crucial for the Town of Renfrew,” said Jamieson.

“And I’ve always been a huge believer that the Town of Renfrew, the office itself, we should be actually heading the economic development out of this office.”

Coun. Mike Coulas is extremely

proud of all the things they have accomplished in 2016.

“We have refurbished the main entrance into Renfrew from the east.

We have changed the infrastructure on Plaunt — over 100-year-old infrastructure has been reconstructed,” said Coulas. “Hopefully this vein continues.”

He says with the infrastructure work that has been completed they are addressing the concerns of the ratepayers. “That has been their big concern it seems,” said Coulas. “We have been listening.”

Car catches fire at Dollarama parking lot Christmas Eve TIFFANY LEPACK tlepack@metroland.com

It won’t be a very Merry Christmas for at least one local car owner.

On Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, the Renfrew Fire Department responded to a report of a vehicle on fire at 646 O’Brien Rd. in Renfrew, the Dollarama Parking lot.

According to Michael Guest, acting captain with the Renfrew Fire Department fire fighters arrived on scene in under three minutes after receiving the call

at 11:58 a.m.

“Upon arrival the crew was faced with a totally involved early model Jeep Cherokee,” said Guest in an email to the Renfrew Mercury.

“The two firefighters on scene quickly extinguished the fire however the vehicle is a total loss.

According to Guest the origin of the fire appeared to be from the center console and faulty wiring may have been a factor.

“No one was injured in this fire,” said Guest, “as the occupant was not in the veA car caught on fire on Dec. 24 at 646 O’Brien Rd in Renfrew, the Dollarama parking lot. hicle at the time.”

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Grinch steals gifts and more on Christmas Eve A family home in Admaston Bromley Township was broken into on Christmas Eve while the family was attending mass. The home near Stone Road and the Village of Douglas was entered between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.

A window was forced open and personal property, identification, and a 60 inch television was stolen from the home.  Also stolen were Christmas gifts, jewelry and a guitar. Physical evidence was collected by police at the scene. Please call the OPP or Crime Stoppers if you have information relating to this theft.

DOMESTIC DISPUTES

Renfrew and Arnprior OPP officers investigated six domestic disputes during the past week. One female was charged with assault and one male was charged with failing to comply with an undertaking and criminal harassment. No other criminal offences occurred.

home, call a friend to pick you up, stay overnight or designate a sober driver before the party starts. Driving in Ontario is a privilege that comes with some responsibility, including driving sober. Please drive sober and ensure all road users have a safe and happy New Year.

RIDE SPOT CHECKS

WEAPONS CALL INVESTIGATION

Officers will continue to conduct random RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) spot checks during the festive season when drinking is perhaps more common. Make the smart decision and plan ahead when you will be drinking. Take a cab

OPP officers responded to a report of two males chasing a victim with one suspect brandishing a gun at the Westwinds restaurant in Cobden on Thursday, Dec. 22 shortly after 10 a.m. Officers attended and detained four individuals while they investi-

gated and searched for weapons. No weapons were recovered, and all parties were released without charges after the investigation showed the complainant was dealing with medical issues.

WEEKLY CALLS

The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated 175 calls for service during the past week, including family disputes, a break, enter and theft and motor vehicle collisions.

CRIME STOPPERS

Crime Stoppers Pembroke/Ren-

frew County believes that someone may have information that could assist police in solving these crimes. If you have information on any criminal offence that results in charges being laid, you qualify for an award of up to $2,000. Call Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at (613) 735-8477 or you can reach us at 1-800-222-8477. You could help solve a crime. All tips remain anonymous and you will not have to attend court. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display. Our telephones are answered 24 hours a day.  Please visit them at  www.valleytips.ca

Supporting public safety, protecting civil liberties As of Jan. 1, 2017, a new regulation comes into effect that will prohibit police from requesting identifying information arbitrarily, or based on a person’s race or presence in a high-crime neighbourhood during certain police-public interactions. The regulation reflects feedback from public consultations on how to improve transparency, oversight and public confidence, and establishes new training, record-keeping, and reporting requirements to strengthen accountability.

• Gathering intelligence • Investigating possible criminal activity. The new rules do not apply if police ask for identifying information or to see an identifying document while: • Doing a traffic stop NEW RULES • Arresting or detaining someone The new rules apply if an officer asks the • Executing a warrant person for identifying information or to see an • Investigating a specific crime. identifying document while: Ontario is the first jurisdiction in Canada to • Looking into suspicious activities The regulation also sets out new rules that police must follow.

They have to do when requesting identifying information, and outlines in what situations these new rules apply.

set out clear and consistent rules for voluntary police-public interactions where police are seeking to collect identifying information.

These rules will ensure these interactions are conducted without bias or discrimination, and done in a manner that promotes public confidence and keeps Ontario communities safe.

Supporting safe, healthy communities is part of the government’s plan to create a fair and inclusive society and help people in their everyday lives.Â

McNab/Braeside Township Times WinTER PARKinG & SnOW REmOvAl

UPcOminG mEETinGS Ja uar’ 10 – Public Meeting Under the Planning Act – 6:30 p.m.

Ja uar’ 10 – Planning Advisory Committee Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

Ja uar’ 17 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

Fe€ruar’ 7 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

OFFiciAl PlAn AmEnDmEnT – PUblic mEETinG A Meeting to inform the public of the proposed Official Plan Amendment (OPA #9 – Robertson Line) will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at the Township Council Chambers located at 2508 Russett Drive, Arnprior, Ontario (previously circulated as being held on January 10, 2016).

FAcEbOOK For up to date information about what’s happening in the Township, like us on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ townshipofmcnabbraeside HAPPy nEW yEAR! On behalf of Council and Staff, we would like to wish everyone a Safe, Healthy & Happy New Year!

There are some simple things people can do to stay fire safe during the colder months: • Have all fuel-burning appliances inspected annually by a registered fuel contractor. Go to COSafety.ca to find a contractor near you.

In accordance with municipal By-Law # 2014-37: • Any vehicle parked on any street or road allowance within the Township of McNab/Braeside so as to prohibit or interfere with snow plowing operations will be towed away at owner’s risk and expense. • No person shall push, blow or place snow on or across any Township street or road allowance. The Township of McNab/Braeside will not be responsible for damages to mail boxes, newspaper containers or other appurtenances that are privately owned and erected on Township right-of-ways that may be damaged through winter snowplowing operations.

If you have any questions, please contact the Public Works Department 613-623-5756 ext. 227 or 1-800-957-4621 ext. 236

TOWnSHiP OF mcnAb/bRAESiDE FiRE DEPARTmEnT 2508 Russett Drive, R.R. #2 Arnprior, Ontario K7S 3G8 Fire Chief: David Hartwick Keep fire safety in mind as temperatures drop!

McNab/Braeside Fire Dept. is urging everyone to keep fire safety in mind as the temperatures turn colder. “We often see more home fires during the winter months due to heating equipment and appliances,� said Township of McNab Braeside Fire Chief David Hartwick. “People need to pay close attention to potential fire hazards such as fireplaces, furnaces, chimneys and vents, and space heaters.�

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Keep chimneys and intake/exhaust vents for furnaces and heating appliances free of debris, ice and snow accumulations to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide (CO) build-up from inefficient combustion.

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Burn dry, well-seasoned wood in fireplaces and woodstoves to reduce the risk of excessive creosote build-up in chimneys.

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Allow ashes from your fireplace or woodstove to cool before emptying them into a metal container with a tight-fitting lid. Keep the container outside.

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Keep space heaters at least one metre (3 feet) away from anything that can burn, including curtains, upholstery and clothing.

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Replace worn or damaged electrical wires and connections on vehicles and extension cords and use the proper gauge extension cord for vehicle block heaters.

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Consider using approved timers for vehicle block heaters rather than leaving heaters on all night.

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Ensure that vehicles are not left running inside any garage or building.

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Ensure there is a working smoke alarm on every storey and outside all sleeping areas of your home.

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Install CO alarms to alert you to the presence of this deadly gas.

McNab/Braeside Fire Dept. reminds everyone that the Ontario Fire Code requires smoke alarms to be installed on every storey of your home and outside all sleeping areas. Carbon monoxide alarms are required outside all sleeping areas if the home has a fuel-burning appliance, a fireplace or an attached garage. For more information about smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, or fire safety, contact Fire Chief Hartwick For more information contact: 613-623-5756 ext. 233

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Nylene celebrates business milestone Nylene Canada is celebrating 50 years of business in Arnprior manufacturing world leading nylon for the carpet industry, wire and cable coating and engineered plastics.

As part of its celebration, Nylene asked its employees to select 10 charities serving the local community to receive donations on their behalf.

The employees selected the following charities: Arnprior and District Food Bank; Victim Services of Renfrew County; Arnprior Legion; Arnprior - Braeside - McNab Seniors at Home Program; Arnprior Regional Health Foundation; Hospice Renfrew; Arnprior and McNab/Braeside Archives; The Neighbour Link Fountain; Arnprior and District Humane Society; and Community Living Renfew County South. The 10 charities represent the local causes that Nylene’s employees feel are important parts of the fabric of a healthy and vibrant community.

In 2017, Nylene will be making the largest invest-

ment in the facility in the last 25 years. New equipment and processes will be added to the plant in order to expand its production of specialty nylon resins and position the company for future growth.

Nylene Canada is one of the most diverse manufacturing plants for nylon 6 polymers and continuous filament carpet yarns in North America.

Nylene provides a wide variety of nylon 6 specialty products for multiple end use markets including carpet fiber, engineering plastics, wire & cable coating and nylon extrusion. Nylene products demonstrate innovation and quality with environmental properties such as recycled content and recyclability.

It operates one of the few global nylon 6 depolymerization processes that supplies superior quality, recycled nylon 6 products primarily to the carpet industry.

The company was founded in 1966 and operates as a subsidiary of Polymeric Resources Corporation.

A donation was made to ArnpriorBraeside-McNab Seniors at Home Program Inc (ABMSH).

Representing the Nylene employees, left to right, Valerie Kohlsmith, Anita McNulty both of Nylene, Sandra Tait, Member of ABMSH Board of Directors, Penny Howard, Nylene, Dennis Harrington, Executive Director ABMSH , Michele Sauve and Coralie Kayembe both of Nylene and Mitchell Bellman, Managing Director, Nylene.

Town of Renfrew Town Hall – 613-432-4848 • Development & Works – 613-432-8166 Recreation Centre – 613-432-3131 • Fire Hall – 613-432-4962

HOLIDAY SKATE AND FACILITY HOURS January 5 – Public Skating 1:00 – 2:20 January 6 – Parent/Tot/Senior skate 9:00 – 11:00 sponsored by Rusty Blades January 6 – Public Skating 1:00 – 2:20 January 7 – Public Skating 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. sponsored by Sport Renfrew

SAVE THE DATE!!!

Frewfest is coming.

January 20 – 22, 2017

Ma-te-way Activity Centre More information to follow

The Corporation of the Town of Renfrew is now accepting applications for GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS in accordance with Policy No. 3.23.

Application forms and the Policy can be downloaded from the Town of Renfrew’s website at: http://www.town.renfrew.on.ca/treasury_department.php Or requested from the Clerk’s Department at 613-432-4848 or picked up at Renfrew Town Hall, 127 Raglan St. S., Renfrew, ON K7V 1P8 All organizations requesting grant funding must complete the application in order to be considered.

All applications must be received by January 31, 2017 at 4:30 p.m., in order to be considered for funding for the year 2017.

NOTICE PLEASE DO NOT PUSH SNOW OR ICE ONTO TOWN STREETS OR SIDEWALKS According to the Highway Traffic Act R.S.O. 1990 C8, S181, “No person shall deposit snow or ice on a roadway (highway) without permission in writing to do so from the Ministry of Transportation or the Road Authority responsible for the maintenance of the road.

HIGHWAY includes a common and public highway, street, avenue, parkway, driveway, square, place, bridge, viaduct or trestle, any part of which is intended for or used by the general public for the passage of vehicles and includes the area between the lateral property lines thereof.

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Valley Olympian nominated for women in sport award “We have another reason to cheer on ‘Bish,” said Cheryl Gallant, MP Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke. “It was my honour and privilege, on behalf of friends, family, and the wider Upper Ottawa Valley community, to nominate Melissa Bishop to the CAAWS 2016 list of the most influential women in sport and physical activity.”

Sponsored by the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Women in Sport and Physical Activity (CAAWS), the annual Most Influential Women in Sport & Physical Activity List is a great opportunity to talk about and promote the importance of female leadership in sport as part of a broader message of inclusion.

“For youth in the Ottawa Valley, and particularly girls, Melissa is a positive role model to get involved in sport and other physical activities. Melissa has drawn attention to the benefit of having a goal and the need to work hard to achieve that goal. Never give up. It just so happened her goal in-

volved physical activity and earning a spot on Canada’s most recent Olympic team,” said Gallant. “When contacted to see if there is an individual I felt should be considered for the impact she is having, and would continue to have as someone under 30 for the future, I immediately thought of our hometown girl, Melissa Bishop.”

CAAWS will recognize 20 individuals on the Most Influential List for 2016. Nominators nominate an influential woman in one of five categories – athlete, coach, builder, media and one to watch. The list will feature four women in each category. In addition to the list of 20 women recognized for their contributions and influence, CAAWS will award five of those women -one per category - with a Most Influential Women Award, highlighting them for their particular achievements and influence.

The list will be published early in 2017.

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GRAND ROUNDS Thanks to donors who chose to help make a difference at RVH this fall

With this year’s contribution of $3,540, Bluewave Energy and Gourley’s Variety have donated a grand total of $17,160.00 to RVH! From left, Hannah MacMillan, RVH Foundation, Laurie Stroud, Bluewave Energy, Keith Gourley, and Christy Barker.

Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of Renfrew Royal Canadian Legion Branch 148 presented a cheque. From left to right: Julia Fawcett, Emily Harper, Linda Guertin, Irene Rosebrugh, Marilyn Lafont, Erin Prentice, Reverend Jim Kirkpatrick and Mary Barr RN, Susan Flemming, Elizabeth present the proceeds of the St. Paul’s Stewart, RN, and Lesley deBoer, Anglican Church Choirfest to Barb Desilets, Medical Secretary.

RVH Foundation Executive Director (centre).

Brothers Gordon (left) and Robbie Trask showed their appreciation for the wonderful care their grandfather experienced as a patient in the active care unit. The Burnstown boys grew pumpkins on the family farm and sold them, giving a portion of the proceeds to the RVH Foundation.

Denbigh & Griffith Lion’s Club representatives Barry (President) and Pat Dicks present a cheque for $1,171.01 raised through a summer-long 50/50 draw to Barb Desilets, RVH Foundation Executive Director (centre).

The 2016 Tree of Lights campaign continues into the new year. Contact the Foundation at 613-432-4851 ext. 312 for more information.

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OPINION

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Time to start talking

Suicide.

Depression.

Mental health.

They are scary words ... for some.

But the thing is the more you talk about them the less scary they seem.

Bell Let’s Talk Day is on Jan. 25 and it’s a time to get the conversation started on these important and life changing issues.

Bell donates 5 cents to Canadian mental health programs for each of these interactions on Bell Let’s Talk Day at no extra charge to participants; this includes text messages, social media, phone calls and new this year Instagram and Snapchat.

Last year the initiative set records, as there were 125.9 million messages of support, growing Bell’s funding for Canadian mental health by $6,295,764.75. With approximately 598,383,571 million such interactions by Canadians over the last six Bell Let’s Talk Days, the company’s total commitment to mental health, including an original $50-million anchor donation, has climbed to $79,919,178. The goal is to reach $100 million by the end of 2020.

In recent years the conversation has become easier with local role models championing the cause, like

Olympian Clara Hughes, who not too long ago visited Arnprior. Or Ottawa Senator Daniel Alfredsson who has been the voice for the voiceless at The Royal Mental Health Care and Research in Ottawa with his ‘You Know Who I Am’ awareness program.

There is always help available for those who are in need. In Renfrew County there is the Robbie Dean Family Counselling Centre, which has a 24 hours/day crisis hotline: 1-866-996-0991.

The conversation has already started and will continue.

It’s important not to just bring up those scary words on Bell Let’s Talk Day but every day.

On the flip side, it is also important to open your ears and really listen to what someone who is in need is actually saying.

You never know, you might just be the friend they are looking for.

Big campaigns like this are sometimes hard to embrace but look past what the corporation is trying to sell and understand the importance of talking about not only your physical well-being but also your mental health. So remember on Jan. 25 Let’s Talk.

Heading for Trump-land? A few stories to prepare you snowbirds To the editor: In light of the recent US election results, people are wondering how safe it is to travel to the States; some are postponing trips or going elsewhere.

So, is there a problem? Should travellers be concerned?

We retirees travel routinely to Florida every year as do many other snowbirds, and this year is no different. My husband’s experience and mine is anecdotal; perhaps our anecdotes will help you decide as we share what we’ve observed. I admit up front, I lean toward the Democratic side. Population-wise, according to the website of the county where we reside, the median age here is 44, by

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a large margin (82 per cent) white, predominantly high school educated, and English-speaking, with moderate incomes.

There have been no untoward indications that our safety is in any way compromised yet. However, there are signs, and I do mean actual signs putting Mr. Trump’s face right in ours by way of larger than life magnetic images that some vehicles stick on their back bumpers. Naturally, post-election, there are lots of Trump support stickers and signs still around. There are also other disturbing signs, one in particular that mimics the “Salt Life” expression oft seen down here that lauds the seaside lifestyle. But one we saw in our local grocery store parking

lot read: “Assault Life” and featured a large assault rifle image with four or five baby assault rifle images underneath it. It reads “You have your family; I have mine.” Now, that’s a little chilling as is the very large billboard next to a local church that reads “An armed society is a polite society.”

These kinds of things instantly remind you, you’re no longer in Canada, Dorothy.

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Florida (the Gulf Side), in our particular county, the Republicans cleaned up so one can usually be pretty sure which “side” most people are on, although as “like attracts like”, you do encounter people who are appalled by the results (often they’re from the northern states). Some people voted the party because they’ve always been Republicans, others wanted change and Trump’s “drain the swamp” appealed to them. Still others, angry, want their old world order to stay the same even though it never will. A friend’s husband told me he believed in making American great again but backed down when I asked him why it wasn’t great already, then told him all the things I thought made AmerEDITORIAL: Managing Editor: Theresa Fritz, 613-221-6225 theresa.fritz@metroland.com NEWS EDITOR: Sherry Haaima sherry.haaima@metroland.com 613-432-3655 x42 REPORTER: Tiffany Lepack tlepack@metroland.com 613-432-3655 x44 THE DEADLINE FOR EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS IS FRIDAY AT 5:00PM

ica great as it was. There’s no denying people do feel disenfranchised.

And they’re good people, churchgoing people who, at first glance, you wouldn’t expect to be attracted to the Trump brand. Yet they were. They are.

And so, here we are.

Facebook posts abound with antiand pro-Trump postings, much of which you don’t know whether to believe or not, the net being full of faux news. An American friend unfriended me when I asked her to stop sending me Trump propaganda. What’s interesting is that so many of our Canadian friends (still up in Canada) are active posters of anti-Trump info.

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Bilingualism isn’t exactly celebrated in America Continued from page 8

Obviously, Mr. Trump has hit a nerve up north if not around the whole world.

Conversations overheard at the local bar and dance hall go like this: “No way does the KKK support him.”

“Oh yes, they do; they’re holding a parade in his honour!”

Language is a sensitive issue here.

Bilingualism isn’t exactly prized.

A fellow golfer told me how bent out of shape she was over an internet service provider having an all Spanish insert in her paper.

She called them up to complain.

“This is America!” she told me she yelled into her phone.

We attend the concerts of a wonderful local orchestra that is inclusive with many

Canuck (snowbird) musicians.

At the start of every concert, the band leader directs their national anthem, then out of respect for the Canadians (playing or in the audience), they then play ‘O Canada.’

I explained to an American friend that this was going to happen as my experience has been that some Americans question why they’re doing it, get upset, or worse, don’t even recognize what it is, even while we Canucks are singing as loudly and proudly as we can.

She joked, “Well, that’s ok so long as they don’t play the Mexican one.”

In every joke, a little bit of truth as Granny used to say.

Is racism a factor here?

It’s subtle but yes, it’s still here, most noticeable in “politically incorrect” jokes.

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Or mention Michelle Obama.

At a dinner, I happened to say how much I admired their First Lady.

A lady at my table retorted, “I hate her,” as another chimed in likewise.

It’s hard to understand this visceral reaction in certain people who can’t quite justify their emotional response yet deny it’s got anything to do with racism.

His, Hers, Ours: I haven’t

seen any evidence except the odd pushback in person or in emails about who you might encounter in the washroom.

Again, subtle but it’s there.

I find it odd that back in the day of outhouses, no one had a problem.

Not so today.

Are Americans serious about moving to Canada?

Some appear to be as we’ve been asked our opin-

ion a few times what’s the “best” area to move to.

We always say the Ottawa Valley, of course!

Is our residential area in decline?

A few years ago my answer would’ve been yes, but it’s evident business is rebounding as is the real estate market, new housing and big mall starts are evident even as older neighbours continue to backslide.

Yet, many younger retir-

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Should travellers be concerned?

It’s always best to be prepared for the unexpected when on the road, but no, America is still as friendly as we’ve ever known it to be and all is well.

C’mon down!

Just be prepared to defend our healthcare system (or not)!

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Toronto Ventes de terrains par le shérif

Sheriff’s Sale Of Land(s) UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Superior Court of Justice at 161 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario,K2P 2K1 dated June 26, 2014 Court file no. 14-60836 and filed with the Sheriff for the County of Renfrew to me directed, against the real and Personal property of MUNFORD’S, ANNIE MUNFORD and JOANNE LECLAIRE Defendants, at the suit of W. O. Stinson & Son Ltd., Plaintiff, I have seized and taken in execution all the right, title, interest and equity of redemption of ANNIE MUNFORD, in and to: Part of Lot 19, Concession 1, Part 4, Plan 49R-4890; S/T interest if any in R213552, Blythfield, Bagot, Blythfield Broughan, County of Renfrew, Being all of pin 57359-0159(LT) and known municipally as 61 carnegie Crescent Calabogie, Ontario k0J 1H0.

All of which said right, title, interest and equity of redemption of Annie Munford, defendant in the said lands and tenements described above, I shall offer for sale by Public Auction subject to the conditions set out below at, 297 Pembroke Street East, Pembroke, Ontario K8A 3K2 on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at 11:00 o’clock in the morning.

CONDITIONS:

The purchaser to assume responsibility for all mortgages, charges, liens, outstanding taxes, and other encumbrances. No representation is made regarding the title of the land or any other matter relating to the interest to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchaser(s).

TERMS:

Deposit 10% of bid price or $1,000.00, whichever is greater Payable at time of sale by successful bidder To be applied to purchase price Non-refundable Ten business days from date of sale to arrange financing and pay balance In full at SUPERIOR COURT OF JUSTICE at 297 Pembroke Street East, Pembroke, Ontario K8A 3K2.

All payments in cash or by certified cheque made payable to the minister of Finance.

Deed Poll provided by Sheriff only upon satisfactory payment in full of purchase price.

Other conditions as announced.

THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION BY THE SHERIFF WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE UP TO THE TIME OF SALE.

Located in Renfrew’s high traffic industrial business section of town. 1,450 sq. ft. with a separate man door and Office.

This space has a 12’x12’ ground level bay door.

ees are getting in the house reno/flipping business which does have the effect of renewing certain neighbourhoods. So overall, things are looking up.

Although we Canucks being already “trained” would like to see more recycling and solar power efforts.

So, Snowbirds, should you worry?

No. We had no trouble crossing the border nor in dealing with hoteliers,

NOTE: No employee of the Ministry of the Attorney General may purchase any goods or chattels, lands or tenements exposed for sale by a Sheriff under legal process, either directly or indirectly.

Date: 23/11/2016 Sheriff ’s Office, County of Renfrew Superior Court of Justice 297 Pembroke Street East Pembroke, Ontario K8A 3K2

EN VERTU ET CONFORMITÉ d’un bref de saisie- exécution délivré par la Cour supérieure de justice à Insérer vos informations, concernant les biens personnels et réels de 161, rue Elgin, Ottawa (Ontario) K2P 2K1 date du 26 juin 2014 Dossier 14-60836 et depose aupres du sheriff du comte de Renfrew, la partie défenderesse, à la demande de MUNFORD’S, ANNIE MUNFORD et JOANNE LECLAIRE, la partie demanderesse, j’ai saisi tous les droits, titres, intérêts et droits de rachat en equity de ANNE MUNFORD, relatifs à : PT LT 19, concession 1, partie 4, plan 49R-4890; sujet a I’interet disponible dans R213552, Blythfield, Bagot, Brougham, conte de Renfrew. NUMBERO DE NIP#57359-0159(LT) qui est enregistre au Bureau d’enregistrement des titres du conte de Renfrew Je dois mettre en vente aux enchéres publiques tous lesdits droits, titres, intéréts et droits de rachat en equity de Annie Munford, la partie défenderesse, desdits terrains et ténements décrits ci-dessus, sous réserve des conditions énoncées ci-aprés au 297 rue Pembroke est, Pembroke, ON K8A 3K2 (613)732-8581 le mardi, 24 janvier, 2017, a 11:00 AM (heure)

CONDITIONS:

L’acheteur assume I’entiére responsabilité des hypothèques, des charges, des privilèges, des impôts impayés et de toute autre charge. Aucune garantie n’est donnée quant au titre du terrain ou aux motifs de la vente. II

incombe à l’ acheteur éventuel de vérifier ces questions.

MODALITÉS:

Dépôt de 10 %du prix de l’ offre ou de 1000,00 $, selon le plus élevé des deux montants À payer au moment de la vente per l’ acheteur retenu.

Le dépôt est déductible du prix d’achat.

Le dépôt n’est pas remboursable.

L’acheteur dispose de dix jours ouvrables à compter de la date de vente Pour obtenir le financement nécessaire et payer le solde en entier à Cours Superieure de Justice de l’Ontario— 297 rue Pembroke est, Pembroke, ON. Tous les paiements sont effectués en espéces ou par chéque certifié à l’ordre du ministre des Finances.

Un acte formaliste unilatéral sera fourni à l’acheteur par le shérif Seulement lorsque le paiement aura été effectué en entier.

D’autres modalités pourraient s’ ajouter.

CETTE VENTE PEUT ÉTRE ANNULÉE PAR LE SHÉRIF EN TOUT TEMPS ET SANS PRÉAVIS AU COURS DE LA PÉRIODE DE MISE EN VENTE.

REMARQUE : Aucun employé du ministére du Procureur général ne peut acheter des biens ou des biens meubles, des terrains ou des immeubles offerts en vente par un shérif dans le cadre d’une saisie judiciaire, que ce soil directement ou indirectement.

Date : 23/11/2016 jour mois année Aupres du sherif de conte de Renfrew Cours Superieure de Justice de l’Ontario 297 rue Pembroke est Pembroke, (Ontario) K8A 3K2

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Praise & Worship

Church Directory BAPTIST

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

279 Alicia St. at Norma Phone: 623-3993 Pastor Lee Dyck Sunday Service at 9:30 a.m.

Awana Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Children, Youth & Adult Ministries Visit us at: www.fbc-online.ca

ELGIN ST. BAPTIST CHURCH

(Baptist Convention of Ont. & Que.) 135 Elgin St., Arnprior Ont. K7S 1N9 Pastor Eric Green Sunday Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.

Office Phone: 613-622-1069

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH

156 Landrigan Street, Arnprior, K7S 2S6 Phone: 613-623-4863 REGULAR SERVICE TIMES: 10:30 am: Sunday Morning Worship ....

Nursery/Sunday School for all ages 6:30 pm: Sunday Evening Music Night (Last Sunday evening of the month) 7:00 pm: Wednesday Prayer & Bible Study

PRESBYTERIAN

ST. ANDREW’S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The Rev. David W. Hooper, B.A.,B. Ed.,M.Div.

613-623-5531 80 Daniel Street, Arnprior, Ontario Morning Worship & Sunday School - 10:30 a.m.

Growing in Faith!

UNITED CHURCH OF CANADA GRACE – ST. ANDREW’S UNITED, ARNPRIOR

(623-3176; 269 John Street North) Minister: Rev. Andrew Love Join us Sundays at 10:00 a.m. for: Worship, Nursery & Children’s Worship Everyone Welcome!!

THE OASIS

Reverend Mark Redner 3794 Diamondview Road, Kinburn Friday Healing Service 7:00 p.m.

Sunday Worship Service 10:00 a.m.

613-288-8120 www.cometotheoasis.ca

PENTECOSTAL

GLAD TIDINGS CHURCH Reverend Clark Young 613-623-2943 116 Baskin Drive West Sunday Service: 10:00 a.m.

Children/Youth Ministries Weekly Programs churchoffice@gtcarnprior.ca

ROMAN CATHOLIC

Royal Canadian Air Force Association - 433 (Champlain) Wing 164 Argyle Street South, Renfrew, ON K7V 1T5 Office: 432-4485 Lounge: 432-9155 E-Mail: afac433wing@yahoo.com

ST. JOHN CHRYSOSTOM PARISH FAMILY

Sunday Masses: Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Sun. 8:30 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.

Rev. Fr. John N. Burchat 295 Albert St. 623-2282 www.saintjohnchrysostom.org “Let all who are hungry come and eat”

PARTNERS IN HARVEST

RIVER STONE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP INC.

59 Madawaska St., Arnprior 622-5929, 622-7729 www.riverstonecf.ca Saturday Celebration at 6:00 p.m.

Children/Youth Ministry Senior Leader: Sandra Stott Staff: Joe Moniz

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December 28th Winner was Charlene Riopelle who won $93.00

ANGLICAN

EMMANUEL ANGLICAN Rev Cathy McCaig 287 Harrington St., Arnprior 623-2554 Sunday Eucharistic Services 8am and 10am Thursday Eucharist Service 10am www.emmanuelanglican.ca

Weather woes

Weather wreaks havoc over the holiday season on area roads. This Enbridge half ton truck slide off Highway 17 west of Calabogie Road on Dec. 29. Police were on hand to ensure the driver, spotted inside, was safe.

Hospital celebrates decade of helping smokers quit Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital is celebrating 10 years of partnership with the Ottawa Heart Institute’s Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation (OMSC).

Since implementation of the OMSC at Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital, over 900 smokers have been reached through personalized, best practice tobacco dependence treatment, resulting in increased quit attempts and long-term cessation.

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Drive with caution in high animal collision areas

BY DAVID JOHNSTON

Each year, drivers in the Ottawa Valley play their own version of Russian Roulette, with deer.

Ottawa’s Traffic Services department has not released 2015 or 2016 collision data but the city has begun to install “Speeding Costs You Deerly” signs at a variety of locations that have experienced multiple collisions involving wildlife.

Rob Wilkinson, coordinator of the Safer Roads Ottawa Program, said due to the nature of wildlife collisions happening in the more rural areas of the city, collisions were not restricted to intersections but rather corridors of roads.

“There were two locations/corridors that came up in our review of collisions between 2011 and 2014 that seemed to have frequent collisions with wildlife. Dunrobin Road had nine and March Road saw 19 collisions.

“When it came to installing road signs, we worked with Submitted photo the Area Traffic Specialists to identify locations that we would be close to the collision sites and in a prominent This car sustained considerable damage when a deer jumped from the side on Dunrobin location so that residents would be able to see signs and Road at Woodlawn and landed on the windshield. The driver and passenger escaped inhopefully adjust their driving accordingly.” jury but the deer was killed and the car written off.

The Traffic Injury Research Foundation offers the following tips to reduce the risk of wildlife collisions.

• Be alert for wildlife at all times.

The most dangerous situations for collisions with animals are driving one hour before and after dusk and dawn, in October and November and, on two-lane highways

Arnprior hospital converts 300 smokers Continued from page 10

An estimated 300 smokers are smoke-free as a result of the support they received while at Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital.

In 2002, smoking cessation experts at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute developed the Ottawa Model for Smoking Cessation–an institutional program that systematically identifies, provides treatment, and offers followup to patients who smoke as part of routine care. In 2006, UOHI began to assist other inpatient, outpatient and primary care settings to implement the OMSC. Implementation of the OMSC led to an absolute 11% increase in long-term quit rates among hospitalized patients (from 18 per cent to 29 at six months).

In eastern Ontario, nearly 100,000 smokers have been assisted through Ottawa Model programs, leading to approximately 25,000 people becoming smoke-free.

“Implementing the Ottawa Model at our hospital has fundamentally altered our relationship with patients who smoke,” says Susan Leach, VP Patient and

Resident Services and CNE. “We now have the tools, the system, and a real team approach to more effectively support smokers while they are admitted to hospital. All staff are engaged in some way to help patients who may be dealing with nicotine withdrawal and who may be ready to quit smoking for good. Importantly, our program has contributed to a significant decrease of smokers in our community.”

“The success behind the Ottawa Model for Smoking cessation is truly found in the determined teams across Canada, like here in Arnprior, that are providing personalized support to smokers who are trying to quit,” said Dr. Andrew Pipe, co-developer of the OMSC and Chief of the Division of Prevention and Rehabilitation at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.

“As all hospital grounds in Ontario will be required to be smoke-free by January 2018, helping patients deal with nicotine withdrawal when they are admitted and stay smoke-free when they leave will remain an important priority for hospitals in our region.”

with speeds of 80 km/h or more.

• When you see wildlife, immediately scan the environment for other animals as many travel in groups.

• Be particularly careful at the ends of fences as this is where many animals cross roads.

• Be cautious of wildlife standing calmly alongside roads. They can bolt at any moment if frightened.

• Drive defensively. Other drivers may not know how to react properly to wildlife on the road and could swerve into you.

• Scan your surroundings constantly. Watch for movement and, at night, for the reflective glow in the eyes of some animals.

• Watch for wildlife warning signs. They are placed in high wildlife crossing and collision areas.

• Watch for other vehicles pulled over or that suddenly slow down. It is possible other drivers have spotted wildlife that you are not yet able to see.

• Ask passengers to watch for wildlife and give specific observations such as, “deer on left”.

• Do not drive fatigued, impaired, or distracted.

• Do not speed in wildlife areas and, when traffic levels are low, try to drive at the lower end of the speed limit or just below the limit, if it is safe to do so.

This will provide you with an extra few seconds to spot animals and respond if an animal suddenly appears.

WHITEWATER WESLEYAN COMMUNITY CHURCH 42 Cedar Haven Road, COBDEN, ON K0J 1K0 (take Foresters Falls Road exit from hwy. 17 at Cobden)

613-646-2020

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Sunday Services 9:00 am & 11:00 am Children’s ministry and supervised nursery provided at both services

* Dynamic Youth Program, Friday nights 7-9 p.m.

Building Godly Homes for Today and Tomorrow

• Do not litter as this attracts animals to the -- TRINITY-ST. ANDREW’S UNITED CHURCH -291 Plaunt Street South, Renfrew, ON K7V 1N2 roadside. (ph) 613-432-2285 • (fx) 613-432-9744 Though the deer population multiplies evRev. Russell Wardell • Rev. Susan Tough ery year in the region, the Ministry of Natural Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

Resources doesn’t plan to cull the province’s For all Ages • Wheelchair Accessible Website: http://www.tsarenfrew.ca 400,000 white-tailed deer population.

West Carleton-March Coun. Eli El-Chantiry drives extensively throughout Ward 5 and said -- HEBRON CHRISTIAN REFORMED COMMUNITY CHURCH -Albert St. Rev. Daniel Meinema since the Deer Costs You Dearly campaign, Sunday 10431a.m.

Worship Service – Nursery Available there are fewer vehicle-deer collisions.

Sunday School During Service The West Carleton Police Centre at 5670 Coffee Break Carp Road is a community problem-solving Women’s Interfaith Bible Study Wednesday mornings From 10:00 -11:30 a.m. centre and is responsible for the delivery of the Story Hour and Nursery for Ottawa Police crime prevention programs.

Children 5 yrs. and under Available It is not an emergency response centre and Everyone is welcome does not dispatch cars to complaints or crimes in progress.Call 911 for life-threatening emer- ---------- ELMWOOD BIBLE CHAPEL ---------gencies or crimes in progress, 613-230-6211 for 200 Francis St. Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study, Prayer other emergencies, such as a suspicious incident Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - The Lord’s Supper or disturbance, 613-236-1222, ext. 7300 to re11:00 a.m. - Family Bible Hour port a theft, missing person or stolen vehicle, and Sunday School and 311 for Bylaw Dispatch Services.

The holiday season is the perfect time to re- -- THE RENFREW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH -mind vehicle owners that removing all valuables 460 Raglan St. S. • 613-432-5452 from view in your vehicle will reduce the chance Ministers: The Reverends Brian and Alison Sharpe Organist: Mrs. Elizabeth Brumm, H.B.Mus., A.R.CT.(2) of a break-in.

“Thefts from vehicles increase dramatically at SUNDAY WORSHIP - 10:00 a.m. - Nursery Care Available Sunday School 10:00 a.m. this time of year, so take extra steps to avoid beWheelchair Accessibility • EVERYONE WELCOME ing a victim,” said A/Sgt. Corey MacNeil, lead If transportation required, call Church Office for the All Valuables Removed program.

613-432-5452 Tues-Fri 8 a.m.

Police are advising shoppers to always re------ ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH-----move bags, loose change and any electronics 96 Argyle at Patrick from view.

Dr. P. Galley I wish to announce the closing of my office practice at 315 Pembroke Street East on 30 June 2017. It has been an honor serving you but I know when the time comes to retire and pass the torch to the next generation. There is a local initiative to find my replacement(s) but also a provincial one under the banner WorkForceOntario tasked with finding new graduates to fill vacancies in Family Health Teams such as ours. I am very confident that such replacements will be found as July 1st is the time new graduates seek permanent employment.

Phone 613-432-3062 Reverend Jim Kirkpatrick January 8 Baptism of Jesus Holy Communion at 10:30am Children Activities

------------ THE SALVATION ARMY -----------8 Argyle St. at Munroe Corps Officer/Pastor SUNDAY SERVICE 10 a.m.

Women’s Ministry • Men’s Ministry Bible Study • 613-432-7721 • All Are Welcome!

---------- WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES ---------431 Albert St. A non-denominational full Gospel Fellowship Rev. Bill McMillan • 613-432-6059 SUNDAYS @ 2:00 p.m.

----- CALVARY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH ----56 Wrangler Rd. (across from Canadian Tire) Pastor Peter Snow Sunday Worship @ 10 a.m.

All are welcome

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Tough counting on Boxing Day bird census While most of you were snuggled in warm beds sleeping off the effects of an ample Christmas Dinner, 32 brave souls were out facing cold winds, ice pellets, rain, and freezing rain. The reason? They were participating in the Pakenham-Arnprior Christmas Bird Count.

And many were out early.

At 5:30 a.m. Ryan Zimmerling and I searched for owls between Arnprior and Galetta but only the howls of wind answered our calls. By 7 a.m. we were on our “big walk,” a five-kilometre walk through the beautiful pinewoods and mixed forests of the Nopiming Game Preserve near Marshall Bay. Apart from the wind, the woods were very quiet, an observation noted by other participants. But we had one exciting moment when a young Northern Goshawk squeaked in (“squeaking” is done by loudly kissing the back of one’s fingers; the sound resembles an injured animal’s squeal, which is a lure for predatory animals). It’s been more than 20 years since I saw one of these striking hawks in my area of the count.

Save for one noisy Pileated, absent were woodpeckers; finch-

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es, apart from a few It was a Bohemian American GoldWaxwing, a northfinches, were too. western species that In most years, Ryan only comes here in and I end our walk late fall and winter, with at least 17 spebut usually in sizecies on our list. This able flocks. The large year we had a mere crop of tree fruit this 13. A lack of conifer winter is the reason seed was one reason, Bohemian and Cedar but the wind didn’t waxwings, and Amerihelp, for many birds can Robins are present are tallied only by Michael Runtz this winter. ear.

Later we searched Birdfeeders in Nature’s Way the Arnprior airport Galetta soon had and were delighted our list doubling; to see the Snowy Owl Northern Cardinals, Mourning spotted earlier by sharp-eyed Doves, and Dark-eyed Juncos Owen Ridgen. Near day’s end we were among the species added. returned to Galetta where an exWhile looking at the Mississippi plosion of House Sparrows and River, which held five Common juncos from a backyard was soon Goldeneyes, we heard a barely explained by the presence of a audible “chuck” arising from Northern Shrike. a tangle of shrubs. It was the Foul weather prevented most call of a Hermit Thrush, a spe- participants from attending the cies never before recorded on traditional potluck meal and the Count! We “pished” (loudly compilation at the end of the repeating “pshhh”, a call that count. But from the preliminary attracts small birds), and were results, it appears that 51 species delighted when a Hermit Thrush were tallied, with two new species flew into view! The small, brown added: Hermit Thrush and Eastthrush slowly raised and lowered ern Bluebird (found by Ray Holits reddish tail, a telltale trait. land at Pakenham). Bruce and As we left Galetta, Ryan spot- Ben Di Labio spotted a Greented a lone waxwing in a fruit tree. winged Teal, only the second re-

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This Hermit Thrush in Galetta, top photo, was a new species for the Pakenham-Arnprior Christmas Bird Count, and the 127th species recorded since the Counts began in 1913. Above, usually found in larger flocks, this single Bohemian Waxwing in Galetta had the entire fruit tree to itself.

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St. Joe’s students at the NAC To say that Star Wars rank towards the top of many lists of movie-goer favourites might be a bit of an understatement.

If box office stats and after-market merchandising is any indicator of popularity, then the series of movies, and in particular the last one, was a smash hit.

Everyone seems to have a favourite scene or scenes, a favourite character or characters. But along with that is the timeless soundtrack, comprised of music that almost anyone can identify, and that almost anyone can conjure up at a moment’s notice. Getting a Star Wars question in a round of Name That Tune is about as close as you’re going to get to a sure-fire 50 points.

Recently The Music of Star Wars was the feature presentation at the National Arts Centre (NAC), and a group of St. Joseph’s students was in attendance to take it all in. The trip, something that’s a fairly regular for Bishop Smith teacher Karen Christian, was brought to the attention of Jaguar music teacher Don MacLeod, who literally jumped at the opportunity to travel to the NAC with a group of St. Joe’s students in conjunction with a group from Bishop.

The performance, as one might expect from the name, did not disappoint.

“It was amazing, literally amazing,” enthused Mr. MacLeod, obviously excited in the re-telling. “There was just so much to see, so much to look at, that I went home determined that I was

going to go back with my own family.”

With a choir of over one-hundred members, and an orchestra numbering the same, the sound, and the music itself, was something that patrons are likely not ever to forget.

“The music was all around us. It was beautiful. And the venue, the NAC, gave it a fantastic atmosphere. There was just so much to take in that you almost felt challenged to capture all of it. In fact, there was no way you could. Just a fantastic performance.”

Student Allison Barnabe, on a Facebook post, echoed her teacher’s sentiments.

“It’s really awesome!! I mean I’ll be tired at school tomorrow but I’m really enjoying myself with my friends. If this was offered next year I would totally do it again. Thanks again St. Joe’s for letting me and my friends have this opportunity!”

MacLeod regrets not taking more students, and is contemplating making a trip such as this one every year.

“It’s too bad I didn’t plan for more students, because this is a fantastic learning and cultural experience.

It’s definitely something that we might look at as a regular thing moving forward, especially with popular themes such as this one. It was a real treat.”

- Submitted by St. Joseph’s Catholic High School

SJHS students Jessica Delarge, Allison Barnabe, and Emily Blemkie at the NAC Star Wars performance.

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Renfrew County Soil and Crop Association honours Glen Smith

After Glen Smith retired from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, he maintained his ties with the agricultural industry in Renfrew County as secretary-treasurer of the Renfrew County Soil and Crop Association. Glen’s leadership over 15 years was recognized at the annual meeting held in December. Craig McLaughlin, Gerry Richards and Jennifer Dick-Doelman and Ian McGregor (far right) of the Renfrew County Soil and Crop Association present Glen Smith a parting gift of a paddle to be used in his leisure time at his home on Lake Dore.

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The Ontario Provincial Police’s annual Cram the Cruiser food drive at Metro and No Frills raised $2,635.35, plus numerous boxes of food. In the picture, from left, are Const. Jessica Couture, Doug Brookes, Sandee Hardy, and Const. Amanda Carruthers.

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Municipal Matters January 5, 2017

UPCOMING COUNCIL MEETINGS

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Tuesday, January 10, 2017 @ 6:00 pm – Council Committee of the Whole (Immediately following Council)

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Tuesday, January 24, 2017 @ 6:00 pm – Council Committee of the Whole (Immediately following Council) All meetings held in the Council Chambers (3131 Old Perth Road) unless otherwise indicated.

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January 21st – January 22nd, 2017 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (on both days) Almonte District High School Class Room: TBD Cost: $50.00 (MUST BE 12 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER) PLEASE CALL 256-1077 TO REGISTER

AEROBIC CLASSES (SENIOR FRIENDLY) Where: Almonte Old Town Hall – 14 Bridge street When: Monday’s 2 pm – 3 pm Beginning: Monday, January 9th – March 13th, 2017 (10 weeks) Cost: $8.00/class Participants should bring a yoga mat and hand weights to each session/class For more information please contact The Recreation and Culture office at 613-256-1077.

COMMISSIONER OF OATHS Several staff members, by virtue of their office, are Commissioners of Oaths. If you require the service of a Commissioner or Oaths, you must come to the Municipal Office in person and will be requested to provide personal identification. Calling ahead to ensure a commissioner is available is strongly advised.

There is a $15.00 charge for this service.

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MPP for Renfrew-Nippissing-Pembroke John Yakabuski, centre, hosted a free skate at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre on Wednesday, Dec. 28. Top left: Dallas and Levi Byce are out with their aunt Bernice Bullock for the free skate. Top right: Al and Angela Roesler enjoyed the free skate last Wednesday. Bottom left: Abbey Duchene, Luke Ellis and Tom Rousselle take a break from the skating excitement. There are more free skates set for this week at Ma-Te-Way on Jan. 4 and 5 from 1 to 2:20 p.m. sponsored by Bear Bees Cafe and Rink Rats Skate Sharpening; on Jan. 6 from 1 to 2:20 p.m. sponsored

by Rusty Blades and on Jan. 7 from 7:30 to 8:20 p.m. sponsored by Sport Renfrew.

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SPORTS

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If you are looking for a home or property give John a call. He has a number of prime listings or will find you the perfect home or property. Call today!

FEATURE HOMES THIS WEEK

The Arnprior Packers paid tribute to former player Daryle Meek, centre, on Dec. 23 before their game against the Renfrew Timberwolves.

Meek was a top defenseman when he played for the team from 1980 to 1986, a former coach (he helped an Arnprior team win the Silver Stick Championship), and is described as a staple in the community. The Packers defeated the Wolves 4-0 and won 10-6 over Renfrew on Dec. 28. The two teams face off again on Jan. 6 at 8 p.m. in Renfrew.

Ma-Te-Way Rec Hockey League STANDINGS AS OF DECEMBER 22

32 LAKE ST., ARNPRIOR

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Daniel Alfredsson salutes the crowd during his jersey retirement ceremony as his parents look on in the background prior to a game between the Ottawa Senators and the Detroit Red Wings at Canadian Tire Centre on Dec. 29 in Ottawa.

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Water Access & Next to Crownland! 1383 Snye Road, White Lake Area Wow! Stunning 3 bedrm bungalow on 5 acres abutting crown land with water access to 3 Mile Bay with a large dock, 10’ x 12’ cedar gazebo & cedar shed at the lakeside with sunsets! Perfect retirement retreat or home for the outdoorsy type. Great layout, radiant flooring, beautiful landscaping, huge attached garage plus a 26’ x 25’ detached garage, luxurious master bedrm, sun room, gorgeous kitchen, wheelchair friendly, workshop/man cave, Generac, high speed internet & more. $409,900

104 Bonnie Lane, Marathon Village Terrific 3+1 bedroom home in a great location just 2 minutes outside of Carp Village on a quiet cul-de-sac of homes featuring open concept living, dining & kitchen, hardwood & tile flooring, kitchen with breakfast island, his & her closets in master bedrm, finished basement with 4th bedrm, 3 pce bath, fireplace in famrm & access to garage from laundry room. Propane heat. Huge fenced backyard with deck, above ground pool & nice shed with no rear neighbours $334,900

173 Baillie Avenue, Constance Bay Spacious 3+1 bedroom across street from the Ottawa River with water access close by. Hardwd in living room & 3 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen with door to wrap-around deck, huge master suite overtop the garage with large balcony, 2 full baths, fireplace in living room, rec room has corn stove and access to the oversized 2 car garage, 100’ x 100’ lot with fenced backyard! Natural gas heat & Bell high speed internet. Only 20 minutes to Kanata! $319,900

Condo! 3 Stonebank Crescent Unit 4, Bells Corners Lovely 1 bedrm condo townhome within steps to NCC trails, shops, restaurants, buses & easy access to Highways 416 & 417& major routes! This home features open concept living and dining rooms, stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, stackable washer & dryer in the laundry/storage room, updated windows and it's own pretty yard with a stone patio to unwind. A wonderful home for first time buyers, downsizers or investor! Move right in and enjoy the easy life! $154,900

SOLD! 176 Robertlee Drive, Carp Settle down in this wonderful 3 bedrm bungalow set on a large 115’ x 158’ mature lot within walking distance to Huntley Centennial School, shops, fairgrounds, sports fields, arena & splash pad! This home features a 2 car garage, large storage shed, back patio & deck, natural gas heat, wood-burning fireplace, updated main bath, parquet & tile floors on main floor, nice basement with recrm, 2 spare rooms & a 3 pce bath. List price $349,900

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39 Renfrew Ave W., Suite 203 Renfrew, ON

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Put your holiday getaway or retirement home here in this very popular subdivision across from Calabogie Peaks!This flat level lot offers enough area at .5 of an acre to build your dream home. Enjoy year round recreation with great golf, boating, fishing, swimming, as well as skiing right across the road. Deed access to the lake is included too.Take a look today!

• LOCATION, LOCATION….this well maintained 4 bedroom home is a must see.

• 4 finished levels gives everyone their own space. Main floor office, master bedroom, formal open concept living/dining with stone gas fireplace.

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54 ROBERTSON DR.

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• Lovely Cape Cod on an estate lot in Beachburg • Built in 2004, 3 bedroom family home.

• 150’X 655’. In excellent shape, just move in! 2 baths, main floor laundry, attached garage. Full, unfinished basement.

Solid storey & a half in quiet neighborhood. Refinished original hardwood flooring throughout with “NEW”main floor bath & 2 beds!

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• 2 bedroom home on a private lot in the country with new well & septic • Main level with eat-in kitchen, living room, bathroom and bedrooms.

Master features patio doors to large wrap around deck.

• Finished lower level with family room & bathroom

• 3 + 1 Bedroom home situated on the outskirts of Cobden on 2+ Acres.

• Built in 2010 with ICF Foundation, propane furnace, central air & attached double garage • Open concept with laminate & ceramic flooring throughout. Finished lower level with family room, 4pc bath/laundry & bedroom

$339,000 MLS# 1033084 Calll Cathy O’Neil 613-432-0073

540 CARDINAL LANE

40 GOULD ST., COBDEN

4987 CALABOGIE ROAD

• Ottawa River Waterfront home.

• Wonderful 3 bedroom brick bungalow with 2 baths, on 180 Ft. of BEAUTIFUL shoreline.

• Private grounds with mature trees, pavilion, gazebo, deck, 3 Bay garage + Double garage. Full unfinished basement.

• This home is a show piece! Many updates, including: wiring, windows, furnace, a/c, steel roof, flooring and sunken master bedrm.

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Imagine the possibilities! Once used as a home gallery, this home has so much potential to explore your dreams! On the main road for maximum exposure this home has 2 beds, large living/dining area plus a super garage at the back measuring 31'x26'. Built on a slap with geo-thermal heat throughout, including the garage/workshop. Almost 2 acres of level property ensures privacy with plenty of parking too. A super deal!

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00 ARGYLE ST., S. Commercial lot would suit a convenience store/car wash unlimited possibilities. Located on busy street with different business opportunities!! $100,000 MLS# 1033745 Cathy O’Neil 613-432-0073 or Gerry O’Neil 613-432-2333

Burns celebration in Eganville Jan. 21 Well, folks, with the holiday season now behind us and a new year begun, January brings about celebrations for the Scottish bard, Robbie Burns.

The Bonnechere Museum will again present the 20th annual Burns’ Night Supper and entertainment at the Eganville Legion on Saturday, Jan. 21.

At 6:30 p.m. the haggis will be piped in and addressed and patrons will then sit down to enjoy the traditional Burns’ meal of haggis, beef, neeps, and tatties, along with a favourite dessert, prepared by the Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary.

The entertainment, organized by Guy Jamieson, begins with performances by a group of Scottish dancers, and the Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums. The lads and lassies will be toasted, and the tradition of the Immortal Memory observed, outlin-

ing Burns’ contribution to attitudes such as the importance of individual freedom, and, of course, his love of the lassies.

The night will be capped off with a Scottish sing-a-long, as well as some of your favourite Scottish songs and tunes, provided by a Celtic stage band that will set your toes tapping and even inspire you to get onto the dance floor yourself.

The tickets are $30 each, and must be picked up or reserved by Monday Jan. 16.

Tickets are available at Conway’s Pharmacy in Eganville and Cobden, the Eganville Legion, or by calling Guy Jamieson at (613) 628-2234 for reservations.

2017 is Canada’s 150th birthday.

Join us as we honour and celebrate the Scottish heritage of our community, the start of more celebrations to come.

George’s Marine and Sports named to boating industry top 100 list Among top boat dealers in North America George’s Marine and Sports has been named one of the Top 100 dealers in North America by Boating Industry, the leading trade publication for the marine industry.

“From the thousands of dealers in North America – and hundreds of nominations – these 100 dealers are the best of the best,” said Boating Industry Editor in Chief Jonathan Sweet. “These dealers excel not only at the business of selling boats, but also delivering a great customer experience.”

For more than 40 years George’s Marine and Sports has been a leading marine and powersports dealership serving the Ottawa, Eganville and Kingston area. They really do make fun a reality.

The Top 100 is the only independent ranking of boat dealers in North America. The list recognizes dealer-

ships that are unsurpassed in business operations, professionalism, marketing tactics, customer service and more.

The Boating Industry Top 100 has recognized the top dealers in North America every year since 2005.

“As the Boating Industry Top 100 celebrates its 12th year, the dealers on the list are stronger than they have been since before the Great Recession,” Sweet said. “The Top 100 and Hall of Fame reached nearly $2.7 billion in total revenue in 2015, surpassing last year’s total by more than $100 million. These dealers also faced stiff competition to make the list, with the highest number of applications since the recession.”

For more information on George’s Marine and Sports visit them online: www.gmas.ca or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ GeorgesMarineAndSports

Mediterranean onion soup a twist on classic recipe perfect for cold days This lightened up twist on classic “French Onion Soup” gets its deep, rich flavour from slowly cooking the onions while reducing the amount of fat typically used.

Skip the bread and top with crumbled feta cheese and finely chopped parsley.

Serve with a green salad, grilled

pita bread and hummus.

Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes Serves: 4 to 6 (Makes 8 cups/2 L) Ingredients, 2 tbsp (25 mL) olive oil, 6 onions, halved and sliced lengthwise (about 6 cups/1.5 L), 1 tbsp (15 mL) dried thyme leaves, 1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt, 1-1/2 tbsp (20 mL) maple syrup,

2 tbsp (25 mL) all-purpose flour, 1 bay leaf, 8 cups (2 L) no salt added beef broth, 1/4 cup (50 mL) crumbled feta cheese, 1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped fresh parsley In large deep skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.

Add onions and cook for three minutes, stirring often.

Jenn Spratt Broker of Record A.S.A 613-623-4846

Mike Labelle, Sales Rep 613-797-0202

VALLEY ALLEY WIDE REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE BROKERA www.coldwellbankervalleywide.ca

613-623-7303 SPRING BUILDING? LOTS OF LOTS

• MLS# 987095 VIEW OF THE OTTAWA VALLEY! • MLS# 1028592 6 ACRES BACKING ONTO ARNPRIOR GOLF COURSE • MLS# 1032797, MLS# 1032812, MLS# 1032878, MLS# 1032971 4 LOTS TO CHOOSE FROM, JUST OUTSIDE OF BURNSTOWN WITH ACCESS ON CALABOGIE ROAD. CALL JENN FOR DETAILS

Add thyme and salt; reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden and softened, about 10 minutes. Stir in maple syrup until onions are well coated.

Stir in flour until onions are well coated, about one minute.

Increase heat to high; add bay leaf and broth and bring to boil.

Tyson Andress, Sales Rep 613-570-4550

Cheryl Richardson-Burnie Broker 613-327-9992

Mike & Donna Defalco Sales Rep/Broker A.S.A 613-623-2602

Donna Nych Broker 613-623-7303

Cliff Judd Sales Rep 613-868-2659

Liz Kargus Broker 613-623-7834

Greg Townley Broker 613-282-7125

FAMILY HOME

FITZROY BUNGALOW

In Town 4 bedrooms , 2 baths. Large lot.

Only $164,500 MLS# 1035443 CALL JENN

Million dollar view! 3 levels on the Ottawa River just outside of town MLS# 1034149 CALL JENN

Large country home with wrap around verandah. Attached double garage 3 finished levels. Only $289,900 MLS# 1010195 CALL JENN

Perfect retirement home. Huge garage, 2 bedrooms, private backyard. Only $229,900 MLS# 1014384 CALL JENN

WOW factor, 2 finished levels, 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms.

Huge Carport. Yours for only $229,900 MLS# 1019755 CALL JENN

Duplex in-town with 2 separate parking areas and 2 separate yards. Only $219,000 MLS# 1038548 CALL JENN

OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE

COUNTRY CUTIE

WHY RENT?

INCOME PROPERTY

LIGHT INDUSTRIAL

3 Bedroom on a large private lot in McNab Township. Wow, offered at $139,900 Call Donna or Mike Defalco 613-979-2601

2 bedroom detached home offering an updated kitchen, furnace & central air. Garage plus storage. MLS# 1036436 Offered at $157,900 Call Donna or Mike Defalco 613-979-2601

Home with income apartment or home with small business space. 1 3 bedroom, 1 2 bedroom . MLS# 1035708 offered at $244,900 Call Donna or Mike Defalco 613-979-2601

Next to Arnprior Airport, excellent location for your business. 4500 Sq. Ft. Warehouse/Hangar with room to expand. 2.79 Acre Property. MLS# 1023082 Call Donna or Mike Defalco 613-979-2601

SATURDAY JANUARY 7TH • 2-3PM 2397 WHITE LAKE ROAD

3 Bed, 2 Bath, Brick Home, with attached garage and Bonus Quonset 46’x39’ with extra 16’x45’ attached storage. Large Private Yard close to Renfrew. $329,900 Call Teri for details! 613-432-6994

Crystal Moore Sales Rep 613-315-9182

WATERFRONT

NEW PRICE

SUNDAY JANUARY 8TH • 2-4 1179 Jamieson Lane, Renfrew

Teri Leech Sales Rep 613-433-6994

SEMI

BUNGALOW IN TOWN

OPEN HOUSE

Stir and reduce heat to mediumlow; simmer until soup is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine cheese and parsley; set aside.

To serve, ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with cheese mixture. Serve immediately.

- Foodland Ontario

SUNDAY JANUARY 8TH • 2-3:30PM 27 WOLFF CRESCENT, ARNPRIOR

Log home with detached garage. MLS# 1037279, Offered at $239,000 Your Host Mike Defalco 613-979-2601

$239,900

3 bedroom brick bungalow in excellent family neighborhood.

MLS# 1019982 Call Donna Nych

4 bedroom, 2 storey overlooking the beautiful Madawaska River. MLS# 1037461 Offered at $529,900 Your Host Donna Defalco 613-979-2601

IF YOU ARE THINKING OF SELLING THIS YEAR, GIVE US A CALL WE WILL ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS REGARDING THE ENTIRE PROCESS. Call Donna or Mike Defalco 613-979-2601 $79,900

$79,900

Waterfront building lot waiting for a buyer. Combine your home and cottage in one. Treed lot at the end of a bay on the Ottawa River.

MLS# 1014354 Call Donna Nych

Waterfront building lot backing onto a bay on the Ottawa River. 1.97 acres MLS# 1014377 Call Donna Nych

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Duplicate bridge rife with repeat small slams on Dec. 28 LEWIS MACDONALD

Seven tables competed for honours at Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre on Dec. 28 as the holiday session saw bridge stalwarts chalk up twelve small slams in the course of the afternoon.

Board five saw the majority of slam action with half a dozen six-level contracts. Bernadette Culhane-Tom Culhane, Bev Kobus-Mary Ann Marshall, Carol Sulpher-Dave Sulpher and

Phyllis Brennan-Arthur Ham brought home six no trump contracts and the pairs of Ruth Grant-Mary McCann and Ernie Berndt-Eric Brown were successful at six spades.

On Board 17, Bev Kobus and Mary Ann Marshall again scored big with a six clubs contract.

Board 20 saw four more small slams of six no trump with Kobus and Marshall bagging a third. They were joined by the Culhanes, Ruth

Grant- Mary McCann and Ernie Berndt- Eric Brown, all for their second small slam.

Board 27 saw the Culhanes successful at six clubs. They joined the Bev Kobus - Mary Ann Marshall pair in the triple feat afternoon. Kudos to all the high-scoring pairs.

In the Chalk Talk preceding play, Wayne Daze introduced the splinter bid. This convention is particularly useful because it helps the partnership

get to slams with fewer points than normal, based on precise knowledge of distribution. In a splinter, a double jump response in a side-suit indicates support for partner’s major-suit opening bid (at least four cards), a singleton or void in the side-suit (but not the ace or king) and interest in slam.

For example, a four clubs response to a one heart opening establishes hearts as the trump suit and indicates a singleton or void in clubs. The part-

ner making a splinter bid should have opening points.

Congratulations to the Dec. 28 winners: North-South: First Carol Sulpher and Dave Sulpher; Second Bernadette Culhane and Tom Culhane; Third Phyllis Brennan and Arthur Ham. East-West: First Sharon Sewter and Tom Sewter; Second Eleanor Thompson and Jeannie Yagminas; Third Ted Ambridge and Mike Nagrodski.

330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew K7V 1N3

613-432-7562

www.remaxrenfrew.com

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

SOLD

SOLD

30 LAUREL CRESCENT $450,000

338 WILLIAM ST., ARNPRIOR $249,999

209 BASSWOOD AVE. $235,000

Sales Representative

helen@remaxrenfrew.com

ross@remaxrenfrew.com

613-432-0058

613-433-1133

5056A MATAWATCHAN RD., GRIFFITH $124,900

OPEN HOUSES ON OTTERIDGE Sunday, January 8 • 2-4PM

DAVID VINCENT Sales Representative

613-401-2824

david@remaxrenfrew.com

834 BARRETT CHUTE RD.

835 ARCHIBALD – RHODDY’S BAY (OTTAWA RIVER WATERFRONT) $689,900

S #35 O L D

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MAINTENANCE PACKAGES AVAILABLE 5 New Garden Homes Ready To Be Occupied!

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3058 BURNSTOWN RD. (MINUTES FROM RENFREW)

Mark Your Calendar

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 • 2-4PM HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

Your Host: Helen Vincent • 613-432-0058

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• Lot For Sale On Pinnacle Road • Prime Property on Arthur Ave. • Acreage Available on June St. Call Helen!

OPEN HOUSE - SAVE THE DATE!

Celebrate 2017 In Your New Home 6 NOW

BROKER

613-432-0319

peter@remaxrenfrew.com

17 MEADOW STREET, COBDEN VILLAGE $67,900

HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION (Behind No Frills) SOLD!!

PETER VINCENT

NEW E PRIC

95 JUNE STREET $109,900

31 PETER STREET NOW $155,900

557 STONES LAKE RD- CALABOGIE AREA

ROSS PEEVER

BROKER OF RECORD

JUSTED LIST

CONDITIONALLY SOLD

16 McGARRY AVE. $60,000

158 LOCHIEL STREET S. $174,900

HELEN VINCENT

Beating the cold The residents at Island View Suites beat the cold last week with a hot chocolate and Bailey’s social in the Bistro.

The mustache wearers are, from left, Louise Hore, Doug Snair, and Marion Ray. Onlookers are Doreene Balle and Isabell Judd.

Arnprior Business & Fitness Centre 53 James St. beside Nick Smith Centre

Submitted

330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew, ON K7V 1N3 rpeever@xplornet.com

613-432-7562

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

JUST LISTED

270 JAMES CRES.

Asking $209,900 for this updated 3 bedroom split level home with 2 car carport in a great quiet location.

MLS# 1036797. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

SALE G IN D N E P

258 LOCHIEL ST. Spacious centrally located 4 Bedroom home with large rear yard, a great family home with many updates throughout. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

15266 HIGHWAY 17, HALEY'S

Brick bungalow located between Haley’s and Cobden, Approx 1150 Sq ft with 1 car garage. Kit, DR, LR and 1 4pc bath, plus 3 bdrms all on main floor. Partially finished full basement. New roof and propane furnace in 2013. Beautifully enclosed gazebo at the rear of the home. All on a 1 acres lot. Don’t miss his quality home.

Asking $199,900. MLS# 1022899. Call Ross 433-1133.

www.remaxrenfrew.com

JUST LISTED

1149 FOY RD. ADMASTON

Asking $275,000 for this 4 BR 10 yr. old country home minutes from town on a quiet road.

MLS# 1037750. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

D L O S 156 ELK STREET

This 2 bedroom row unit home is in an excellent state of repair. Extra kitchen cupboards and lighting enhance the magnificent kitchen.

Open concept dining/living room, bedrooms and bath as well as laundry are all on the main floor. Deck situated at the back of the property with beautifully manicured lawn and shrubs. 1 car attached fully insulated garage. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

43 IVY AVENUE

3 Bedroom hi - ranch brick bungalow. Totally remodeled kitchen in 2016, new floors in 2015 on both levels. Back porch ( 12x13 ) with roof installed in 2003. Open concept dining/living room fully finished basement with rec room, 1 2pc bath separate laundry room and workshop area. New roof and new furnace

ACREAGE PRICE REDUCED

1595 WHITTON RD.

Asking $324,900 for this 4 BR home on 9+ acres in a private setting on the edge of town. Open concept, hardwood flooring, new furnace in Oct, great mature forest, walk-out basement, shows very well. MLS# 1033387. Call Peter 613-432-0319

Leasing Opportunities 613-724-8260

ROSS PEEVER

PETER VINCENT

613-433-1133

613-432-0319

ross@

peter@

Sales Rep

remaxrenfrew.com

PRICE REDUCED

149 HARRY ST.

45 CHARRON LANE - MOTIVATED SELLER!

6 acre property with over 700 ft. of shoreline on private, springfed lake. 3 bdrm, 3 bath home with sunroom and finished basement. Master bdrm on main level with ensuite bath. Wood working shop and artist studio (may come equipped as part of the sale). Detached 3 car garage. Sauna located next to the beach, providing privacy and relaxation. Only 6 minutes to Renfrew. Call Ross 613-433-1133.

remaxrenfrew.com

PRICE REDUCED

75 MUTUAL AVE.

Central & Immaculate 4 BR home with rear addition, spacious rooms, gleaming hardwood floors, renovated main bath with large soaker tub. Now asking $222,500.

Call Peter 613-432-0319.

Asking $159,900. Located on a quiet street overlooking the river. Recentlyl renovated, spacious master bedroom with 4 pc ensuite and walk in closet.

Call Peter 613-432-0319.

150 IVY AVE.

10 year old vinyl sided Hi ranch bungalow. Approved septic system, water from the lake, cottage is all dry walled Heating with electric base board plus air approved air tight wood stove. Newer eight sided gazebo with power and 5 double windows. Front and side deck. Move in condition and enjoy this beautiful cottage. MLS# 1034846.

Call Ross 613-433-1133.

292 GRIST MILL RD., EGANVILLE

2 Storey wood siding + brick house. Property consists of kit, LR with beautiful stone fireplace. 1 bedroom plus 4pc bath on the main floor. 2nd level has 1 2 pc bath, 2 bedrooms and a large master bedroom leading to a deck. Full partially finished basement with a rec room, and office and furnace room. Large cement block garage 20’ by 24’, fully insulated work shop 24’ by 35’ with 1-2pc bath, forced air wood furnace 100 amp service. Many more features at this location on 60+ acres of mostly bush.

Broker

COLTON LAKE

Asking $299,900 for this 5 BR home in Horton Heights, updated throughout, private pool in rear yard, finished

128 BONNECHERE STREET SOUTH Spacious 2 Storey brick home, offers 2 levels of living space.

Separate building, adjacent to the house, converted into a 2 bedroom apartment, providing extra income. Paved Driveway.

Asking $149,900. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

1848 FRONTENAC RD.

Asking $139,900 for this well cared for 2 BR home in Matawatchan. Spacious interior with garage and 1 acre of land. Call Peter Vincent

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Eady Realty, Inc.

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

Brokerage

29 Raglan St. S., Renfrew, ON K7V 1P8

List or sell with us and get free Airmiles

Each office is independently owned and operated

Morris Eady

Broker of Record Cell

Dennis Yakaback

Cell 433-2681

Cell

Real Estate Broker

432-1830

morris.eady@century21.ca

Kelly Derue

432-0041

dennis.yakaback@century21.ca

519 COLERAINE DRIVE

Vincent Johnston

Real Estate Representative

Real Estate Broker

kelly.derue@century21.ca

55 CLEM TRAIL

Charlene Riopelle Cell

Real Estate Representative

433-4082

charlene.riopelle@century21.ca

Cell

Real Estate Representative

433-2254

vincent.johnston@century21.ca

33A OAKDALE LANE

5010 CALABOGIE ROAD

Margaret Dubeau Cell

433-1191

margaret.dubeau@century21.ca 3645B CALABOGIE ROAD

$369,900 MLS# 1028393

$995,000

MLS# 1010384

Spectacular, Custom Built Home

• 1100 Ft Of Water Frontage, 56+ Acres • Private Boat Launch, Triple Garage • Games Room, Loft, Wall Of Windows

Call Kelly To View: 613-433-2681

Stunning 1600 Square Foot Home With Double Garage,FA Gas, Central Air, 2 Bedrooms. Master Bedroom With Walk-In Closet & Ensuite Bath. Gas Fireplace.

Call Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

OTTAWA RIVER $229,999

$379,900

Call Charlene Riopelle: 613-433-4082

Call Margaret Dubeau: 613-433-1191

NEW HORIZON HOMES

558 CULHANE ROAD

MLS# 1012508

This 2.6 Acre Lot On The Corner Of 2 Paved Roads Brings Its Own Character. Add Yours And You Will Have Your Dream Home!

Call Margaret Dubeau For More Information: 613-433-1191

$299,900

• New Horizon Home • Full Tarion Warranty • 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths

MLS# 1035872

Call Vincent Johnston: 613-433-2254

663 ABERDEEN STREET

912 CALVIN ROAD

50 LOCHIEL STREET NORTH

$294,900

MLS# 1019969

• New Build “Horizon Home” • Insulated Poured Concrete Building • Large Deep Lot • Hardwood Tile Floors • Propane Furnace Call Vincent Johnston For More Information: 613-433-2254

711 RAGLAN STREET

MLS# 1019391 $219,900

New Home For The New Year??

$148,000

$229,900

Nice Townhome!! End Unit With Hardwood & Ceramic Floors. Attached Insulated Garage With Auto Remote Door.

Master Bedroom With Ensuite Bath. Priced Thousands Below Comparable Townhomes!

Call Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

MLS# 1037269

This 3 Bedroom Home Sits On A Nice 1.3 Acre Country Lot. Attached Garage. Good Sized Mudroom. Full Basement. Immediate Occupancy.

Call Dennis Yakaback To View: 613-432-0041

000 COUNTY ROAD 29

221 CROSS AVENUE

MLS# 973625 $159,900

Affordable Family Home

$49,900

• 3 Bedrooms, Large Eat-In Kitchen • Detached Single Garage

MLS# 1024453

3.89 Acres, Just Off Highway 417 On The Outskirts Of Arnprior. Great For Commuters!

Call Margaret Dubeau: 613-433-1191

Call Kelly To View: 613-433-2681 296 McMAHON ROAD

OPEN HOUSE 10 ALSTON STREET, WHITE LAKE

• This One Has It All!!

• 3 + 1 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, Hardwood Floors Throughout • Stunning Kitchen With Plenty Of Cabinets • Large, Private Rear Yard

Sturdy 2 Storey Brick Home.

Fenced Lot. Double Or Triple Wide Driveway. Central Air. High Efficiency Natural Gas Heating. Rear Sundeck With Newer Hot Tub. 3 Bedrooms. With $7400 Down Payment, Get Mortgage Payments Of $666.74/month Or Less!

Call Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

$49,900

MLS# 1038469

• Economical Living • Drilled Well & Septic • Detached Garage • 462 Ft. Deep Lot

1379 CHENAUX ROAD

$148,900

MLS# 1009196

Waterfront Building Lot On Reid’s Lake, Only 8 Kms From Renfrew. Lovely Treed Lot, 109 Feet x 648 Feet.

Call Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

24 Arnprior Chronicle-Guide / The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, January 5, 2017

• Eat-In Kitchen With Plenty Of Cabinets & Counter Space • Exposed Log Walls In The Living Room • Private Rear Yard Goes To Creek

Call Kelly To View: 613-433-2681

• 2 + 1 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths • Airy, Bright Living/Dining Area • Fenced Yard, Attached Garage

Call Kelly To View: 613-433-2681 2425 EADY ROAD

$319,900

MLS# 1016919

Country Living At Its Finest! 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Bungalow In A Newer Developed Area, 10 Minutes From Town. Open Concept, Finished Basement, Features Reverse Osmosis Water System, Air and much, much more!!!

Call Charlene: 613-433-4082

1343-B CHENAUX ROAD

MLS# 1027428 Beautiful Newer Home, Open Concept Kitchen, Living Room, Dining Room. Move-In Ready.

Finished Basement.

Call Charlene Riopelle: 613-433-4082 27053 HIGHWAY 41

MLS# 1037467 $154,900

$77,000

Well Maintained Home On Quiet Cul-De-Sac

$279,000

MLS# 1032653

481 RAGLAN STREET

MLS# 1036389 $269,900

NEW G LISTIN

77 ELGIN AVENUE W

Call Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

70 PLAUNT STREET N.

48B SLATE FALLS ROAD

Call Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254

Why Pay Rent When You Can Own With Mortgage Payments Under $700/monthly? Three Bedrooms.Two Full Bathrooms – One On Each Floor. Very Spacious Lot.

$324,900 MLS# 1034110 • 200 Ft Of Water Frontage • Close To Calabogie • Large Deck • Gorgeous View Call Vincent Johnston For More Information: 613-433-2254

$148,000 MLS# 1032444

Call Kelly To View: 613-433-2681

Welcome Home..To Your New Cozy Inviting Space

$299,900 MLS# 1035872 Saturday, January 14 • 12pm - 2pm Your Host: Vincent Johnston: 613-433-2254

MLS# 1032665

Location, Location Location! This 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath WATERFRONT Home Along With The Detached Oversized Double Garage Is Located On A Very Desirable Stretch Of The River.

2238 EADY ROAD

10 ALSTON STREET, WHITE LAKE

$39,900

MLS# 1013446

Solid Brick Bungalow In Calabogie. 3+ Bedroom, Two Bath Open Concept Kitchen, Dining And Living Room. Large Lot.

SOLD VINCE JOHNSTON Real Estate Representative Cell:

613-433-2254

$128,000 MLS# 1037275 2 Bedroom Bungalow With Full Basement. Nicely Located Close To Highway 17 For Commuters. Forced Air. Propane Furnace.

Call Dennis Yakaback To View: 613-432-0041

On Duty This Weekend Vince Johnston Real Estate Representative Cell 433-2254 I welcome your weekend call on any listed property

LOOK ONLINE @ insideottawavalley.com Email: adrienne.barr@metroland.com Renfrew Office: 613-432-3655 1-800-884-9195 STAG & DOES

STAG & DOES

CARD OF THANKS

BIRTHDAY

CARD OF THANKS

DEADLINE: FRIDAY AT 4:00PM

BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY

DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

LOWERY Jack Howard

Surrounded by his family, Jack passed away at the Ottawa Hospital General Campus on Thursday, December 22, 2016, at the age of 67. Beloved husband of Anne (nee Cole) of Haley Station. Loved father to Danielle and her husband Kevin Sheehan of Arnprior and proud grandfather to Alexandra and Lauren. Brother to Bruce (Diane) of Havelock. A celebration of Jack’s life will take place in the spring.

Cremation has taken place with spring interment at Cherry Valley Cemetery.

Memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family. www.hicksfuneralhome.ca

I would like to take the time to thank my family and friends for the wonderful surprise birthday party and for all the good wishes and gifts from so many.

Thank you Jean Yuke

Stag & Doe IN HONOUR OF

Jamie Lynn Lalonde and Curt Newberry

DEATH NOTICE

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2017 Catholic Church Hall (Parish Hall) 295 Albert Street, Arnprior Games, Music, Prizes and Refreshments 8:00 - 1:00am

$5.00 each at Door

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ANNIVERSARY

ANNIVERSARY

ANNIVERSARY

50 Years of Marriage 6 Different Addresses 3 Wonderful Children 7 Perfect Grandchildren Countless wonderful memories Share their love story this Valentine’s Day.

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Published February 9, 2017 in the Arnprior Chronicle-Guide, the Renfrew Mercury and West Carleton Review Deadline: Wednesday January 18, Noon

Call: 1-800-884-9195 or 613-432-3655 • Email: adrienne.barr@metroland.com Mail/In Person: 35 Opeongo Rd, Renfrew ON K7V 2T2

DEATH NOTICE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dalton Eastman!

Friends, Neighbours and Family Please join us as we celebrate our Father’s 80th Birthday!

Sunday January 8, 2017 1:30 to 4pm at the Kinburn Community Centre Best Wishes only please!

DEATH NOTICE 3x75g

Blimkie, Bertrand Joseph

DEATH NOTICE

FERGUSON BETTY

Betty died peacefully at Bonnechere Manor on Wednesday December 28, 2016. Dear mother of John (Sue), Donna (Tom Shular) and Bill (Christene) and motherin-law to Murray Savage. Nana will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Scott (Shannon), Tyler and Curtis. Also by her great-grandchildren and many other friends. Betty is survived by her brother George Hill from Kitchener–Waterloo and is predeceased by one daughter Doreen Savage as well as her sister Maisie Breen. Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the Anderson Funeral Home 22 Raglan Street South, Renfrew.

Following cremation, Betty will be interred next spring at Thompson Hill Cemetery, Renfrew beside her loving husband, the late Donald Ferguson. The family would like to thank Dr. Di Paolo and all of the staff at the Bonnechere Manor for their kind and compassionate care, especially during her last days with us. Her wonderful spirit and sense of humor will be sadly missed by all. In memory of Betty, donations can be made to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation/Assisted Living Program that provided care to her for a number of years and can be made online at www.zohrfuneralhome.com

Peacefully at Groves Park Lodge on Monday December 26th, 2016. Bert Blimkie, age 90 years.

Beloved Husband of the late Patricia Windle. Dear father of Beverly Guest (Allan), Karen Leyte (late Bill), Ralph (Leanne), Louise Houseman (Richard), Gerard (Nicole), and Albert (Marion). Proud grandpa of Jamie, Jonathan (MaryAnn), Allison (Ken), Reggie, Veronica, Kathleen, Ryan (Melissa), Jim, Chantal, Louis, Amanda and Ashley. Dear great-grandpa of Gabrielle, Ethan, Damian, Marcus, Joey, Ava, Mackenzie, Reid and Grace. Dear brother in law of Josephine Blimkie. Predeceased by his sisters Clara Yerrick and Rita Hanniman, and his brother Alfred. He will be sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the Goulet Funeral Home, 310 Argyle St. S., Renfrew, on Wednesday December 28th from 2-4, 7-9 pm and after 9:15 am Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Renfrew on Thursday December 29th at 10:30 am.

Spring interment Holy Well Cemetery, Mt. St. Patrick.

In memory of Bert, donations to Renfrew Victoria Hospital or Sunshine Coach would be appreciated.

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Game of shinny was a memorable one this time around Trophy had nothing at all to do with hockey and came from Renfrew Fair, says Mary Two Mile Herman arrived midmorning on horseback with his snow shovel strapped to his back.

The once-a-year game of shinny was to be played out on the Bonnechere River that ran through our farm, and brought together just about every young lad from the community.

Christmas was over, and there were still a few days left before we all headed back to the Northcote School.

Girls were not allowed on the ice, but we sat on the bank of the river on logs, in front of a raging fire to keep warm, and watch what usually turned into a real free-for-all.

The Thoms, Briscoes and Kallies boys and my three brothers were already down at the river shoveling off the snow to make a clear ice surface, all waiting for Two Mile Herman.

He had left his horse in the barnyard, and as usual, arrived when the work of clearing the ice was over.

But he was just about the most

Mary Cook’s Memories MARY COOK

important one of the entire gang of boys, because he brought the trophy, which would be given to the winning team captain, who in turn would keep it at his home until the game the next year.

Now, this trophy was nothing to write home about.

It had nothing at all to do with hockey, and, in fact, was a battered old cup about eight inches tall, and imprinted on the front, it read: “to the best sheep at the Renfrew Fair.”

It was years older than anyone in the game of shinny.

Two Mile was the captain of

the team that had won the cup the year before, and so the trophy had a place of honour at his house, where it sat on a shelf right beside the family Bible in the parlour.

There was no special way of choosing the captains. Someone just pointed a mitt in the general direction of two of the boys and said, “You’re it.”

The teams were chosen in much the same way, except my sister Audrey, who could skate as well as any one of the boys, said for some reason all the best skaters always ended up on the same team.

Briscoe’s General Store donated the puck several years before.

They replaced the frozen horse buns that had to be hauled down to the river in a pail, because after a few shots, there was nothing left to the one in use.

The game started off well enough, everyone behaving in a civil manner. I had no idea what was going on, because I didn’t know anything about the rules of hockey.

But, I could tell, Two Mile Her-

man was brewing for a fight.

There were no nets, just two hunks of ice at each end of the cleared off river, and whoever got the puck between the chunks got a goal.

Cecil was the first to slam the puck into the space, and you could hear the cheers in Douglas.

Of course, he wasn’t on Two Mile’s team. And that’s when the trouble began. Two Mile insisted he was the one who put the puck in, by mistake, and there was no goal to be counted.

At first it was only a vocal battle, but Cecil was a force to be reckoned with, and he wasn’t about to give Two Mile credit for a goal he didn’t score!

Sticks flew and mitts came off.

The fight was on.

All you could see was a jumble of bodies, hockey sticks flying, and it was my sister Audrey and her friend Iva who left their seats and tried to pull the boys apart.

Well, the fight didn’t last long, because Two Mile Herman broke

loose, grabbed the trophy from where it sat on a stump by the river, and tore up the hill like someone possessed.

The annual game of shinny was over almost as soon as it started.

By the time we all got back up to the barn yard, Two Mile Herman was long gone.

All we could see was the tail end of the horse half way up our long lane leading to the Northcote Side Road running at full speed.

Gone for another year was the tin cup, originally won by some sheep at the Renfrew Fair years before. Everyone left, including Cecil.

He headed out the lane with a black eye, a broken hockey stick, and the puck in a ripped pocket of the new windbreaker he got for Christmas.

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Bell Let’s Talk Day 2017 to raise awareness of mental health Jan.25 Bell Let’s Talk Day 2017 is Wednesday, Jan. 25 and Canada’s groundbreaking mental health initiative will offer new ways for Canadians everywhere to get engaged and drive Bell’s funding of mental health care, research, anti-stigma and workplace initiatives across Canada.

“Not only did we celebrate another record Bell Let’s Talk Day in January 2016, together we kept the conversation about mental health going all year long.

It’s clear we’re making a difference, so let’s keep on talking in 2017 Canada as we work to build a nation free from the stigma around mental illness,” said Clara Hughes, Canada’s six-time Olympic medalist and national Bell Let’s Talk spokesperson since the launch of the initiative in 2010.

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The Bell Let’s Talk Day 2017 awareness campaign started on Boxing Day on multiple TV networks, online and out of home, and starting Jan. 2 in Cineplex and Guzzo theatres and at Hot Docs.

New advertising spots in English and French convey messages of hope while upending stereotypes by highlighting the reality that mental illness affects all of us, not just the person who is sick.

TV and online videos feature Clara and Bell Let’s Talk spokespeople Howie Mandel, Marie-Soleil Dion, Serena Ryder, Michael Lands-

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Bell Let’s Talk ambassadors like Toronto Maple Leafs Head Coach Mike Babcock, pro golfer Andrew Jensen, comedian Kevin Breel, retired CFL player Shea Emry, musician Robb Nash and singer-songwriter Séan McCann will also work to encourage Canadians to join the conversation at events and media appearances.

The team welcomes a new Bell Let’s Talk ambassador this year: Bruno Guévremont, a Royal Canadian Navy veteran of two tours in Afghanistan and Team Canada captain at the 2016 Invictus Games.

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“Mental health is everyone’s concern and it’s incredible to see how many people are talking about the issue, spreading understanding and support for all those who live with mental illness in their lives,” said Mary Deacon, chair of Bell Let’s Talk.

“Social media has been a critical part of the ongoing growth in Bell Let’s Talk engagement here in Canada but also worldwide, underlining the strong desire everywhere for action in mental health.

“With the incredible success of the campaign on Twitter and Facebook, we’re very pleased to add Instagram and Snapchat to the many ways you can engage in 2017.”

In Twitter’s annual Top 10 list, #BellLetsTalk was the most used Twitter hashtag in Canada in all of 2016 (#MentalHealth was #7), and the most used in the world on Bell Let’s Talk Day 2016.

Bell Let’s Talk Day 2016 set new records for participation with 125.9 million messages of support, growing Bell’s funding for Canadian mental health by $6,295,764.75.

With approximately 598,383,571 million such interactions by Canadians over the last 6 Bell Let’s Talk Days, Bell’s total commitment to mental health, including an original $50-million anchor donation, has climbed to $79,919,178.55 – well on the way to Bell’s target of at least $100 million by the end of 2020.

Bell Let’s Talk is helping to make a difference With a strategy built on 4 key action pillars – anti-stigma, care and access, research and workplace leadership – Bell Let’s Talk has partnered with more than 700 organizations all around Canada to deliver new care initiatives in every region of the country, including through donations to major institutions; the annual Bell Let’s Talk Community Fund; the Bell True Patriot Love Fund for military members, veterans and their families; and a dedicated fund for Canada’s 3 Territories.

Bell Let’s Talk is driving new research at universities and health care facilities – including the Douglas-Bell Brain Bank, the Brain Canada Research Training Fund, and the world’s first anti-stigma research chair at

Make smart choices this snowmobiling season Snowmobiling is a very popular winter recreational activity that provides enthusiasts with fun and access to some of Ontario’s most spectacular scenery. Making smart choices while snowmobiling will help ensure that not only will your journey be enjoyable, it will also be a safe one.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) are reminding snowmobilers to take personal responsibility for their own safety and well-being this winter. The decisions you make while snowmobiling may impact your eligibility to drive a vehicle or even worse, they may have consequences which could impact your health or life.

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Know the law, it’s designed to keep you safe: OFSC Prescribed Trails are subject to laws governed under the Motorized Snow Vehicles Act and enforced by local police detachments all over the province. Snowmobilers are encouraged to know the law and ride within it.

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Bell also partnered with Morneau Shepell and Queen’s University to develop the world’s first university-certified workplace mental health training program, now in use at more than 250 companies.

Five simple ways to help end the stigma You can help end the stigma with 5 simple ways developed by Dr. Heather Stuart, the Bell Mental Health and AntiStigma Research Chair at Queen’s University: • Language matters – pay attention to the words you use about mental illness • Educate yourself – learn, know and talk more, understand the signs • Be kind – small acts of kindness speak a lot • Listen and ask – sometimes it’s best to just listen • Talk about it – start a dialogue, break the silence To learn more, please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.

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Pet Adoptions Free skate time MPP for Renfrew-Nippissing-Pembroke John Yakabuski, centre, hosted a free skate at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre on Wednesday, Dec. 28. Marlee Lavoy and Chelsea Parent, both seven years old, hit the ice. There are a number of other free skates planned for both Renfrew and Arnprior this week.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, relaxation seems like the perfect idea, but some restlessness might get in the way of these plans. Low-impact activities may be the way to go.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, if you find it difficult to ask for what you desire, garner the courage and make a stand. Trust your instincts that you deserve what you are seeking.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you are in your element this week and you will be soaring on good vibes for several days. There’s no pressure to get things done, so keep on sailing.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, find your footing this week, which figures to be busy and hectic.

Prepare a schedule so you can complete all the tasks at hand on time.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, optimism is good, but you may need to be a realist this week as well.

Do not compromise common sense for the sake of seeing the bright side of everything.

Here’s How It Works: VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the Virgo, concentration comes naturally to you, but don’t focus so much that numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each you begin to miss what’s going on around you. Seek a friend who can row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric keep you smiling.

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you are eager to listen and learn but you also want to share your own experiences. This week you will need to find a balance between being the student and the teacher.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, avoid jumping to conclusions and encourage others to do the same. Allow things to play out before forming any concrete opinions or developing a course of action.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Make your decisions now before you add any more information to the mix, Sagittarius. Your judgement could be clouded by unnecessary data coming your way.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you are at a turning point in your life and now may be a good time to make a few important changes. This may involve a new career path or new friends.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, even if you have a lot to get done, you will be able to think on your feet and make changes as needed. Maintain your self-confidence throughout the week.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Actively explore your impulses in the next few days, Pisces. You may not have a chance to do so in the coming weeks.

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JANUARY 3

Northern Lights Seniors resumes their Friday Night Euchre.

Lion’s Hall Griffith at 7 p.m. Drop-in fee $2 which gets you a snack, drinks and possibly a prize. Euchre is the first and third Fridays of each month at the Denbigh/Griffith Lions Hall, Hwy#41, Griffith.

Occupational Profiling of Career Options. Drop in to Employment Networks or call 613-432-3424 to register for our free Occupational Research info session from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Ukulele classes will be held at the Renfrew Golden Age Activity Centre at 10 a.m. led by David Chambers. There is no fee but please sign up. Call the Centre: 613-431-8289. Memberships are also available.

JANUARY 4

RCAF Wing TGIF Dinner and Dance, Roast Beef Dinner $13 Served at 5:30 p.m. Followed with entertainment by Bahoo & the Brat & the Commander Everyone welcome!

JANUARY 6 The Golden Age Activity Centre offers fitness classes at 11 a.m. A mac ‘n cheese lunch will be available for $4.

JANUARY 2-6 Tim Horton’s Holiday Skate everyday from Monday to Friday, 1 - 3 pm at Nick Smith Centre 77 James St. Free.

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JANUARY 5

Six-hand euchre fundraiser for Douglas St. Patrick’s Parade at 7 p.m. at Douglas Tavern, $20/person Register your teams with Art 613-582-3850, Billy 613-281-0562, Rob or Preston 613-649-2378.

The Ottawa Humane Society Auxiliary welcomes new members to help raise money to support the animals. Join us at our monthly business meeting 1:30 - 3 pm Thursday at the animal shelter, 245 West Hunt Club Rd behind Hunt Club Nissan. Refreshments are served and all are welcome. For more information, call Linda 613-823-6770 or go to facebook.com/OttawaHumaneSocietyAuxiliary.

JANUARY 8

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JANUARY 9 Seniors Club 51 resume regular activities 7 p.m. at Legion.

Wednesday soup and bun lunches Hope to see everyone out. are back at the Renfrew Golden Age Activity Centre. $4 for lunch at Tai Chi resumes on Mondays at the Lion’s Hall Griffith at noon. Stay for card games; euchre, 10 a.m. Drop-in fee $8 sponsored by Denbigh/Griffith Lions 500 or canasta. All level of players Club. welcome. Thinking of volunteering?

Drop by and see us at 212 Raglan St. JANUARY 10 S. Renfrew.

Building a Successful Resume. Drop in to Employment Networks or call 613-432-3424 to register for our free Resume Development info session from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

JANUARY 5 Caregiver Support Group – Are you The Golden Age Activity Centre will be hosting an Estate caring for someone living with dementia? If so, we have a caregiver sup- Planning session at 10 a.m. presented by T.Kym Cherry from Edward Jones. Bring your questions and become port group for you. Caregivers meet informed. Also at 10 a.m. the carving class continues. Call at Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church 613-431-8289 for further information.

(291 Plaunt St. S) on the first Thursday of the month from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Come and meet other caregivers and JANUARY 14 join the conversation. Please contact Sterling Chapter #307 OES Renfrew invites you to Dine the Alzheimer Society for more infor- With The Captain roast beef dinner at 5:30 p.m., cost is mation at 1-888-411-2067 ext. 170 $15 everyone welcome at 340 Raglan Street S. Renfrew, third floor, banquet hall (Elevator) For tickets contact: Sandra Miller: 613-433-3111 or Beverly Powell: 613-432-9577 Looking to play bridge? There is organized bridge every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Golden Age Activity Centre.

Please call to register: 613-431-8289.

Wii Bowling is offered at 1 p.m. Try it you will have fun!

Renfrew Silver Seniors noon hour luncheon at the Renfrew Legion, bingo to follow, cost $5.00. New members welcome.

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JANUARY 9 Linedance with “The Hy-Liners” as many afternoons as you wish! Monday’s Arnprior [starts Jan.9: choice of one or twosessions]; Wednesday’s, Carp [starts Jan. 1: 1 session]; Thursday’s, Almonte [starts Jan. 12: one session]. Other possible sites: Kanata, White Lake. Enjoy a wide variety: Celtic, Country, Fox- Trot, Jazz, Mambo, Night-Club, Tango, Western-Swing, and others.

Welcome to each gender, plus all ages, all Levels.

PRE-Register now—then complete Registration on starting-dates. Contact Hyacinth: 613-6230976 / mais-brown@sympatico.ca

JANUARY 11, FEBRUARY 1,15,22 Bridge for all levels every at Island View Suites.

2-4 p.m. Hosted by Isabell Judd. No charge. Refreshments to be served. Please RSVP with Eden at 613-622-0002 ext. 5.

JAUARY16 The Humane Society’s bingo night is at the Arnprior Legion, 7 p.m.

it again! Thanks to the community’s enthusiasm for the pilot class this past October, the ‘Budget Bites’ wallet-friendly cooking class will be back in the new year!

The newest iteration of the class will feature all new recipes that can be prepared at less than $2 per person.

Residents interested in participating can sign up for this free class by calling the Family Health Team at 613-622-5763. Samples of all recipes will be provided. Space is limited; sign up early to secure your spot!

JANUARY 19 Winter Carnival events include an air bounce from 5 to 9 p.m. and public skate from 8 to 9 p.m. Both at Nick Smith Centre and require a button from the Optimist Club.

JANUARY 20 Winter Carnival events include pub night and Live Food Auction from 5:30 p.m. and a public swim from 7 to 9 p.m. Both at Nick Smith Centre and require a button from the Optimist Club.

JANUARY 21 Grace – St. Andrew’s United Church Women’s Winter Roast Pork Dinner Saturday, 5:00 to 6:30 pm at the Christian Education Centre, 257 John Street North, Arnprior.

Tickets at the Door – Adults $15.00, Children Under 6 Years Free; Family of 4 (Children Under 12) $30.00. For Information Call: 613-623-2590, 613623-5069 or 613-623-5321. Everyone Welcome!

Bring a Friend!! Accessible. Take Out Available.

Winter Carnival events include a public swim from 1 to 3 p.m. at Nick Smith Centre, and tobogganing from 6 to 9 p.m. at Havey’s Hill, end of James Street. The former requires a button from the Optimist Club while the latter is free.

A wine tasting and dance takes place at Nick Smith Centre from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. as part of the Optimist Club Winter Carnival festival Advance tickets required.

Art Tree community art show is from today until March 8 at the public library, 21 Madawaska St. Free.

The Arnprior & District Family Health Team is at

FBRERAKEFAEST *With Winner ’s Circle Coupon

MONDAYS & TUESDAYS IN JANUARY *

8 AM - 11 AM

RIDEAU CARLETON ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE 4837 ALBION ROAD, OTTAWA ON (613) 822 - 2211 WWW.RCR.NET

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STARTS THURSDAY, JANUARY 5TH WINTER APPAREL FOR WOMEN-KIDS-MEN Save From

Priced To Clear!

All Women’s Winter Boots are now on sale. Waterproof and temperature rated boots will keep your feet warm and dry.

Many styles in broken sizing.

All women’s and men’s slippers are now on sale.

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All Men’s Winter Boots are now on sale. Waterproof and temperature rated boots will keep your feet warm and dry. Many styles in broken sizing.