Trivia and music night to support Renfrew’s Teddy Weiss on Jan. 21 at RCAF Wing TIFFANY LEPACK tlepack@metroland.com
Friends are rallying around one of the Valley's own. Teddy Weiss, who was born and raised in Renfrew, has been receiving treatment for a cancerous brain tumour for three years. He underwent his fourth surgery on Dec. 20 at the Ottawa Civic Hospital, where he remains. Family friends Crystal Barr and Amanda Dellaire are hosting a fundraiser for Weiss on Saturday, Jan. 21, at the RCAF Wing in Renfrew. "We want everyone come together to help motivate him and lift his spirits and to just have a really good time," said Barr. "Show him how much we love him." The Think and Drink Trivia night starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 8:30 p.m. The first question will be asked at 6:30 p.m., with teams of four to six players comTeddy Weiss, peting. The entry is only $20 per player, and "The trivia questions will be very interacthere is a cash prize - and bragging rights tive," said Barr. "Our clues will have video for the winning team. Barr has attended a couple of other trivia and audio, so you have to watch and listen." Already, there are close to 100 people regnights and says they are a lot of fun.
istered. "Walk-ins are welcome," said Barr. After the trivia competition is done, the Riley New Band will hit the stage from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. For those who would just like to attend for the music, admission is only $10. A light lunch will also be served. "The band plays a mix of everything, a little country and a little rock," said Barr. Riley New Band offered to play at the fundraiser for a discounted price to help Weiss out. "There has been an outpouring of support for Teddy," said Barr. "It's incredible." Weiss, a carpenter, has been unable to work since his first surgery. All of the money raised goes to help Weiss, 36, during his recovery. Barr describes Weiss as kind-hearted and easy going, someone who always puts everyone else first She says he's the perfect guy version of a girl's BFF. "We wanted to motivate him so he could feel the love and know everyone has his back," said Barr. For more information, phone 613-4016757.
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The Royal Canadian Legion Br#148 Renfrew, wishes to thank the following for their generous donations towards the annual Dave Palfreyman Memorial Golf Tournament. Also, a thank you to anybody I may have forgotten. Thank You Very Much! CONGRATS to the WINNING TEAM: • Steven Fraser • Chad Thompson • Steve James • Craig Briscoe
Businesses make generous donation to food bank
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The Renfrew and District Food Bank recently received three new appliances. Donald Carty, owner of the two Tim Hortons, generously donated two 22 cubic ft. freezers. Greg Utronki, from of Al Utronki’s, generously donated one 17 cubic ft. refrigerator. Several board members of the food bank were there to thank the business owners for their kindness. From left to right: Bev Savicky, Donald Carty, Cathy Morris, Sharon Gallagher, Greg Utronki, Sandee Hardy, and Father Kerry Brennan.
Clarification: RMT at Fraser Massage & Esthetics The story titled “Renfrew RMT returns to Valley after working in tropical and European locales” published in the Jan. 12 edition of the Renfrew Mercury, should have noted
that registered massage therapist Cindy Thompson also works at Fraser Massage & Esthetics on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and by appointment on Sundays. She’s one
of the few RMTs in the area who does work evenings and weekends. For more information on Thompson contact her via email cindyrmt@gmail.com.
• Odi's Kingburger • ProTyre • Dahl's • Metro • Scott & Son's Hardware • Scott's Shoe Store • Haley's Magellan Local 4820 • Ray's Flowers • Bonnechere Bakery • Fraser's Clothes Shop • TD Bank • Santa Fe • O'Brien Theatre
• Carmen & Ella Box • Ron - Pat Kelly • Cheryl Babcock • Molson Breweries • Dragonfly Golf Links • Aikenhead's Drugstore • Ivan - Jennifer Savard • Priority Wines • Barker's Collision Centre • Royal Canadian Legion #148 • Coca Cola Canada
Thank You! Greg Walbeck, Br #148 President The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, January 19, 2017 7