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Paige Dillabough’s Christmas stocking fundraiser was a huge success, with 123 Christmas stockings shipped to a centre for distribution, courtesy of the folks at Valley Delivery who donated the delivery. Paige also thanks Trevor Rosien’s class at Queen Elizabeth Public School and Sandy Bennett’s class at Central School for their participation, plus all who donated to the cause. Paige, centre front, was set up at J&J’s Chocolate Senations recently where, from left, Jeff Dick, Erin Briscoe and Casey Gaddes also enjoyed the spirt of the fundraiser. Mercury Weekender photo by LUCY HASS
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Melissa and Kirby Morrison of Horton Town-ship aren’t the only area residents who believe municipalities should do something about people’s wandering animals.
The Morrisons, who allege neighbours’ hors-es have been causing damage to their property and harassing pets, have asked Horton to look into adopting or creating a livestock containment bylaw.
Matthew Dagg, 20, is of a similar opinion after he swerved his Ford Escort to miss a brown horse wandering on Kohlsmith Road, about 3 a.m., only to hit and kill a black horse seconds later. He was returning from his job as a bouncer at a Pembroke bar.
“I turned to the right and missed it (the first horse, by about six inches), and hit the second one about 20 feet later,” said Dagg.
“I saw a little bit of shine (on the horse) and I knew I wasn’t going to miss him and I put my head down (to brace for the collision).”
Dagg has seen horses wandering on local roads before, but not at this time of the day.
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MAKING HOLIDAY MAGIC Unhappy ending for wandering Whitewater horseDiscussion on need for control of live-stock in Horton, Whitewater continues
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Continued from front“Yeah, but usually in the day time, and
you see them about a mile before,” said Matthew Dagg, who has been driving since he was 16 years old.
After seeing the Mercury Weekender story (Dec. 10, 2009) about allegations of wandering horses and trespassing in Horton Township, Dagg decided to call the paper.
“I think it’s a pretty dangerous thing. A horse is a pretty big thing,” he says. “I’m really lucky the horse didn’t come through the windshield.”
It’s not the first time he’s seen local ani-mals wandering on the roads, though.
A few years ago, there was a problem with wandering goats and cattle. But he says those situations were eventually solved when the cattle were moved and the number of goats was cut back to a small number of well-behaved goats.
Dagg says the previous problems were caused by the lack of maintained fencing. He acknowledged that fallen trees can create openings in fencing.
After hitting the horse Sunday morn-ing, Dagg says there needs to be teeth in local bylaws to protect people from wan-dering livestock.
“If you have the animals, they should be properly fenced in. There should defi-nitely be some kind of penalty if there’s a consistent problem,” says Dagg.
DEAD HORSE’S OWNERKathryn Michaud, owner of the seven-
year-old thoroughbred (Curragh) who was killed Sunday morning, agrees regu-lations are needed to deal with continu-ous infractions.
A continuous problem suggests the ani-mal’s owner is negligent, says Michaud. But she says Curragh was a gentle giant who stayed close to home. She called it a “fluke that she was out there.”
Michaud says she has walked her 32-acre property to find an opening in the fencing, but found none yet.
Meanwhile, she says her other horse
(Wishaw), one pony and two miniature horses are being contained by electrical fencing closer to the barn.
“You fix fences, but occasionally you can’t find the flipping hole,” said Michaud. “Things happen, nature happens.”
There is protection for drivers who strike livestock or wildlife on the roads, says Steven Postmas of Ottawa Valley Insurance. Drivers are covered under the comprehensive section of their insur-ance, with compensation provided for vehicle replacement or repairs.
Dagg’s accident is still under investiga-tion, but Dagg says he’s been told he’ll receive a replacement vehicle or finan-cial compensation.
LOCAL REGULATIONSDagg’s own municipality of Whitewa-
ter Region Township actually has a live-stock-containment bylaw. The bylaw was passed in August 2009 after recurring incidents of wandering animals.
“We had issues with too many livestock running at large, and the only enforce-ment we had was the livestock act,” said Benoit, noting the act calls for miniscule compensation to residents who have to transport others’ nuisance livestock.
The new bylaw says residents now have the right, under specified conditions, to impound trespassing cattle until damage is paid for, or to sell the animals if the damage remains unpaid.
Meanwhile, Horton Township is look-ing to solve recent allegations of tres-passing horses on Eady Road.
Horton’s chief administrative officer, Mackie McLaren, says three local fencer viewers are being called to view the fenc-es in question on Eady Road.
They, in turn, will determine if one or more households will pay for any fence repairs.
“There’s a mechanism in place that controls fences between neighbours, and I’ve encouraged the Morrisons to start that process (through the Line Fences Act),” said McLaren.
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The aftermath of this HIghway 17 two-vehicle collision just west of Arnprior. At left, the tractor-trailer truck. At right, local fi refi ghters survey the car from which a driver was pulled with serious injuries. Photos by MIKE YEAS
Car driver suffers serious injuries after Highway 17 collisionJOHN CARTER
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serious two-vehicle collision on Highway 17 about five kilometers west of Arnprior early Saturday morning.
The Ontario Provincial Police reported that a car collided with a tractor-trailer truck about 2 a.m. near Scheel Drive. The vehicles were travelling in opposite directions.
Ambulance paramedics and McNab-
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The highway was closed between
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Police had not released the name of the driver of the car at press time.
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Much differentfeeling now
What a different feeling there is in the air as we eagerly anticipate the beginning of 2010 – a far cry from where we stood just one year ago.
Looking ahead to the new year, instead of dire predictions of economic strife, this time we see hope – a promising forecast of a slow but sure eco-nomic recovery that bodes well for all of us.
The past year has been a challenging one, and no doubt there are many who are happy to see it end and eager to welcome a new year – indeed, a brand new decade.
But let us not forget the many positives that have transpired over the past year. As we gather together with our families and friends to celebrate the season, let us pause to refl ect on the people and businesses of our communities across our region who did not let the economic downturn get the best of them – rather they all pulled together and chal-lenged the economic headwinds with courage and creativity.
Over and over we saw examples of real business leaders emerging and businesses that showed re-silience and creativity in order to weather the eco-nomic storms.
It was a wonderful display of strength of com-munity that will continue to serve us well as we move forward.
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EDITORIAL
Flying squirrels: long-time residentsI received the following e-mail from
Mark and Treena Hein, via Dave Lem-kay:
When we were building our place at Golden Lake nine years ago, a few of us were resting after a day’s work and I happened to be leaning against a maple tree that is right up against the (now) wall of our dining room.
A flying squirrel silently glided right to a crook in that tree, about two feet from my head!
The only noise I heard was his claws clutching the bark as he landed. He stopped there and seemed as surprised as I was to see him. His eyes were huge; maybe mine were too.
After about 30 seconds, he disap-peared, not so much in the air, as he was now only about eight feet off the ground. I cannot even remember how he left − maybe he ran down the tree trunk.
For the past few days there has been scuttling in the wall behind the kitchen cupboards and in the corner something obviously trapped and it sounded big-ger than a mouse.
Sunday, Mark knocked a piece of drywall out, nobody was in there, but in the next stud section there was one long-dead and one very live flying squirrel.
Mark couldn’t fit inside the cup-board sideways, but I could. However, I couldn’t get the squirrel.
We caught it after it came out later and then still later; another flying squir-rel flew past my head! Mark caught
him too. They are not vicious at all.They are now in a covered pail
with water and almonds and some cat food. We put them in the cat carrier but he chewed his way out and we had to recatch him in the bedroom.
We’ll let them go when it’s warm with a container of peanut butter in some hollow tree we know of by the rocky ridge that’s about a kilometre
behind the house. At the present time they are doing
well, although one looks healthy and fluffy and the other not so much. They are eating well, that’s for sure.
We have found the opening in the under-roof and will patch up in early spring. Flying squirrels tend to cache food if they have more than enough to eat at any given time.
In the winter they eat lichens under the snow any fruit (apples and cher-ries) and nuts especially acorns, left on the trees.
We plan to release them with an open container of peanut butter and a pile of rolled oats in a hollow tree when it’s warmer next spring.
Treena and Mark Hein
GEMINID METEORLast Monday, Dec. 14, about 1:26
a.m. Ken Ott saw a meteor from the Geminid meteor shower that peaked a day earlier.
Whenever the earth passes through the dust of a meteor, the dust burns up when it strikes the Earth’s atmo-sphere. We see these dust grains burn-ing up as shooting stars, known as meteors.
I would like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.
Speaking of Nature.
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Arnprior OPP are seeking a male suspect after a hold-up at the Scotiabank branch in town Friday.
The man entered the branch on John Street at about 12:40 p.m. and handed the teller a note demanding money.
He then fled on foot, with one witness saying she saw him running at full speed between nearby buildings. Police say they believe he was headed to a vehicle that was waiting nearby, meaning he had at least one accomplice.
Police report no weapon was seen and no one was injured during the incident. The main teller area of the bank was closed to the public while police interviewed wit-nesses.
The suspect is described as a white male in his early 20s, 5-foot-4 to 5-foot-8, and about 150 pounds. The man had short-cropped, dark hair and his eyes are described as almond-shaped.
He was wearing a dark hoodie sweatshirt and a base-ball cap marked with PW-GSC/TPSGC Canada (public works).
If anyone has information about the hold-up, they are asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or CrimeStoppers.
Surveillance-camera photo of suspected bank robber.
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The clinic, for H1N1 fl u and seasonal fl u vaccinations, is open to all residents six months of age or older.
The clinic is at the St. Francis Xavier Church hall from 3-7 p.m.
Calabogie in festive spirit
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The Calabogie Community Christmas Concert raised at least $1,053 for the Cala-bogie Community Centre rink boards, says organizer Marie Buscomb.
In a verbal report to Greater Madawas-ka council Dec. 17, Buscomb said the Dec. 5 concert played a role in boosting the Christmas spirit in the community.
“The kids (performers) were awesome,” she said.
“People are still talking about it.”“It was a timely and well put together
presentation,” said Reeve Peter Emon.“It did a lot for the community.”“It was very good,” added Coun. Don
Mercer.Buscomb thanked the volunteers and
performers who made the concert pos-sible and council for providing the hall.
The concert raised $1,241 in door pro-ceeds and donations, with more trickling in, and only cost $198 (advertising and decorations) to put on, she told council.
She received approval to keep her fes-tive concert decorations up in the hall throughout the Christmas season and hinted there might be another concert in
the spring.
CALABOGIE WREATHSThe Calabogie and Area Business
Association has praised the citizens responsible for putting up Christmas wreaths around the village.
“What a nice surprise,” said Skippy Hale, in raising the issue at the CABA meeting Dec. 7.
“They look great,” agreed CABA president Debora Giffi n.
It was noted John Pratt provided the cedar boughs, Marie Buscomb and Ann McMillan made the wreaths, and John Buscomb and Peter Emon put up about 20 of them.
“We’re fortunate here,” said Giffi n. “Show me another reeve that does that.”
LIGHTS EXTENDEDGreater Madawaska council has agreed
that the Christmas lights at Heritage Point should stay lit until the end of January.
Coun. John Pratt said he had two requests to extend the time for the lights at the tourist cabin.
“They really add something,” he said. “They colour up our waterfront.”
Calabogie Community Christmas Concert raises morethan $1,000 for town’s community centre’s rink boards
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CHRISTMAS TREE DISPOSALRESIDENTS OF THE TOWN OF RENFREW
Residents are requested to bring their Christmas Trees to the LANDFILL SITE (Town Dump) between January 2, 2010 and February 6, 2010 where trees must be deposited in a designated area.
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The Family and Children’s Services County of Renfrew Christmas Angel Tree program has reaped benefits for a seventh straight year. Employees from Times Fiber and Ren-frew Victoria Hospital combined to provide 75 Christmas gifts for needy children in the Renfrew area. Bearing some of the gifts, collected at Times Fiber, are, from left, Nisha Parek of Family and Children’s Services and Times Fiber employees Shawn Currie, Bob Boyer, Peter Thompson, Ryan Johnson and Joe Templeton. Photo courtesy of LAURIE MacMILLAN
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FOR THE SAKE OF TRANSPORTATION LINKS
Renfrew County Warden Don Rathwell (left), Pontiac Warden Frank McCrank (centre), and Pontiac MP Lawrence Cannon share a chuckle during Friday’s news conference at Portage-du-Fort, Que. The federal government announced the funding of $136,000 to Transport Ponatiac-Renfrew to help pay for a study about the feasibility of commuter and freight rail traffic on the Canadian National rail line in Pontiac and Renfrew counties. However, Rathwell used most of his time at the microphone to lobby for another trans-portation link − continued extension of Hwy. 417 at least as far as Renfrew. For the story on the possible return of freight and commuter traffic on the area’s CN line, see the Dec. 22 edition of the Mercury. Mercury Weekender photo by STEVE NEWMAN
SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER
The Bonnechere Valley 4-H Christmas Club has raised a quantity of food to help make Christmas for two families a lot more joyous. They have also baked cookies for 12 other people. Getting the food ready for delivery at the Admaston-Bromley Township office on the Barr Line, from left are leader Agatha Crogie, Jamie Schultz, Brittany Rowan, Brianna Rowan, Vicki Kubiseski, Miranda Crogie, Molly Bruce, Justice Gohr, Johanna Dwyer, Caitlyn Donohue, Savanna Enright, Jacqueline Enright, Brooke Doiron and leader Nancy Schultz. Brendon Enright, Alex Hennessy and Maddie Hendry are missing from the photo. The group thanks all who purchased pizza kits to help in the fundraising efforts to spread Christmas cheer. They also thank Roy and Flo Laprade for their generous donation of turkeys and toys to help fill the baskets; Dentistry in the Valley with dental kits; and to Admaston-Bromley and Zion United Church in Douglas for allowing them to use their facilities to do the baking and packaging of the gift boxes and baskets. Mercury Weekender photo by PETER CLARK
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All around the world people celebrate the dawn of a New Year with parties and feast-ing.
People everywhere, hoping for health and prosperity in the New Year, eat foods that are considered to be lucky, or, a traditional food or treat that’s eaten as they ring in the New Year.
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Hol-land is called Oud en Nieuw (Old and New). Oudejaarsavond (old year’s evening) is usu-ally celebrated as a cozy evening with family and friends.
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People of Dutch descent are known to enjoy them on those two special days.
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Germans eat herring and carp. In Poland it’s pickled herring. The Danes eat boiled cod and herring. In Italy they eat dried and salted cod. The Swedes have a seafood salad.
The best tasting her-ring I’ve eaten was in Denmark a few years ago. The Europeans are experts in preparing seafood. Dutch herring is also known for its excellence.
If you’re not from European descent, you most likely won’t like pickled herring. Eating pork or cabbage on New Year’s Day is a tradition in some countries.
Max, my cottage neighbour, is of Polish descent. We were chat-ting about festive treats and Max said he loves pickled herring, as do the Polish and Ger-man people he knows, but his wife, who is not European, dislikes it, as do most Canadians, including my wife.
Making pickled her-ring is an old tradition in our family.
Salted raw herring is available in Eganville grocery stores. It’s easy to make.
PICKLED HERRING RECIPESoak the fish in cold water for a day
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I also made numerous jars of pick-led red beets this month. Homemade pickled beets are so delicious.
Whatever your favourite traditional treats are, it’s also a wonderful time to reflect on 2009 and to look ahead to 2010 with eager anticipation for a year filled with hopes and dreams.
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Christmas carols were also featured during the Calvary Pentecostal Church’s Christmas concert Sunday evening.
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TOPPING OFF A FUNDRAISING EFFORT
The Renfrew Skating Club’s Interclub competition fundraising committee accepts at $200 donation from Domino’s Pizza. Five dollars from every Skating Special Pizza ordered Dec. 2 went to this fundraiser. Flanked by Renfrew Skating Club members and Santa Claus, in front row from left, are Colleen Rekowski, Melissa Friske, Renfrew Domino’s Pizza owner Mitch Reinhart, Margie Griese and Jane Spooner of the fundraising committee. Kim Ryan is missing from the photo. The Renfrew Skating Club hosts this year’s interclub competition Feb 6 and 7 at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. Mercury Week-ender photo by PETER CLARK
Caitlin Dough-erty (15) of the Renfrew Collegiate Raiders senior girls basketball team, looks to dish the ball off to teammates underneath the basket dur-ing the annual Raiders Char-ity Classic Dec. 17 in the Grant Gymna-sium. The Lady Alumni won the contest 41-35. In other games dur-ing the hoops tripleheader, the OPP outlasted the Junior Raiders boys squad 53-50 in overtime, and the Class of ’09 All-Stars topped today’s Senior Raiders 59-44. For more on the basketball classic, see the Dec. 22 Renfrew Mercury. Mer-cury Weekender photo by PETER CLARK
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embark for Sarnia Jan. 14 to compete in the International Silver Stick Hockey Tournament. The tournament itself runs over the following three days.
The club is working on some fundraising events. A tag day was held last week.
Upcoming is a game versus a team made up of former Renfrew Major Midget Timberwolves Saturday, Jan. 2 at 6:15 p.m.
Later that Saturday night, Half-Cutt will be playing at BobSledz with proceeds going to the Wolves.
Renfrew Pizzeria on Raglan Street will be holding a pizza special for the Major Midget Wolves fundraising efforts on Wednesday, Dec. 30 and Wednesday, Jan. 6.
Renfrew Pizzeria is offering a large two-top-ping pizza, 10 wings or 10 mozzarella sticks, plus four cans of pop for $19.95 plus tax. From each of these orders, Renfrew Pizzeria will donate $5 to the Major Midget Timberwolves.
The major midgets are also holding a fund-raising 100-lap skate-athon on a date to be deter-mined.
Gents 2009 ends with 5-4 and 3-2 cliffhangers
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Sterling’s No Frills pulled out a 5-4 victory over Tim Hortons on the final night of the 2009 portion of the Gentlemen’s Hockey League season at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre last Thursday evening.
Jeremy Losee and Corey Sweeney had two goals and netminder Matt Wolfgram made 21 saves in the victory. Don Griese added the single No Frills marker.
Brian Pratt scored twice for Tim Hortons. Scott Campbell and Rob Stewart collected solos. Harold Deacon faced 16 shots.
FINNIGAN’S NIPS MID-TOWNMatt Beimers scored with 1:22 remaining to
push Finnigan’s past Mid-Town 3-2.Randy Penney and Patrick Cayen also scored
in support of goaltender Bryden Schaap’s 13-save effort.
Doug Buzzell and Paul Boudreau answered for the Rug Rats. Jeremy Scobie blocked 15 shots in the setback.
With Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve both falling on Thursday nights this year, the Gentle-men’s Hockey League will enjoy an extended leave until Jan. 7.
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Renfrew Amateur Wrestling Club coach Grant Lavallee introduces two-time world champion wrestler Martine Dugrenier in the Grant Gymnasium at Renfrew Collegiate Thursday afternoon. Dugrenier, who captured the world championship in the 67-kilogram class in Tokyo in 2008 and again in Denmark this past year, visited six elementary schools over her two-day stay. The 30-year-old native of Montreal was in gymnastics, and turned to wrestling only 10 years ago. “If you believe in something, go after it. Chase your dream. If you believe in it, you can persevere.,” was her message to the kids at the schools. Below, Dugrenier conducts an RAWC practice at RCI. For more on Dugrenier’s visit, see the Dec. 22 Renfrew Mercury. Mercury Weekender photos by PETER CLARK
Renfrew Junior B Timberwolves treasurer Gary Sylvester presents 50-50 draw proceeds of $163 to Renfrew Salvation Army Major Glenn Wirachowsky following the Wolves’ home game of Dec. 13. The Wolves were in Almonte last night, and travel to Perth to complete the 2009 portion of the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League season Dec. 30 at 7:45 p.m. Renfrew’s fi rst home game of 2010 is Friday, Jan. 8 when the Wolves host the Arnprior Packers at 8 p.m.
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ANDY SKLEPOWICZRenfrew Curling Rink
As we enter Christmas week, the curl-ing is accompanied by the celebration of this special time of the year.
Both the day men and ladies enjoyed wonderful meals and had a chance to get together, share a few stories and enjoy the friendship that seems to be second nature to people that curl. A special thanks goes out to all the people who worked the kitchen, bar and organized these events.
The Friday evening curlers also had a special end to their curling as they mixed it up with rotational curling where every member of a team gets a chance to curl at every position. We now know why most skips play that position…. They certainly can’t use their brooms for sweeping!
The Friday nighters followed the fun on the ice with even more off the ice, every-one brought great munchies to enjoy.
LOW CUP ACTIONThe senior men dominate the rest of
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Both Renfrew teams played well and defeated the Deep River foursome by a comfortable margin.
The team of Rob Warren, Andy Humphries, Ray Bird and Jim Freemark won their games 9-1 and 9-5 while the team of Leo McCallum, Andy Sklepow-icz, Don Lowe and Dwight Hayward won 8-4 and 10-4. This widens the lead for Ren-frew atop of the loop.
A special thanks goes out to Helen and Yvonne for a wonderful meal enjoyed by all.
The day men also declared the win-ner of this draw, the Don McKinnon trophy. Four teams ended up at 6-and-3 in the very competitive 10-team league. The teams skipped by Greg Savicky, Rob Warren, Gary Sylvester and Paul Villard found themselves at the top of the heap.
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CHANGE IN COUNCIL MEETING DATE/CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURSThe Regular January 2010 Council Meeting date has been changed to Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Council Chambers. Delegations will be received by appoint-ment at 7:00 p.m.
Municipal Office hours for the Christmas Season:
Thursday, December 24 8:30 a.m. to NoonFriday, December 25 CLOSEDMonday, December 28 CLOSEDThursday, December 31 8:30 a.m. to NoonFriday, January 01 CLOSED
Horton Council and staff wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year
I am pleased and excited to announce that I am now em-ployed with a major New and Used Automotive Dealership in Ottawa. Consequently, I can offer my past customers and all new customers a Di-rect Link to a full line of New, Major Brand vehicles. In addi-tion I have an amazing supply of First-Quality Used Vehicles in all makes and models. When it comes to price I will NOT Be Undersold by any other dealer. Previous customers know that I am
driven by Honesty, Integrity and a thirst to achieve Complete Customer Satisfaction before and most importantly – after a sale. For those who can’t make the trip to Ottawa I would be more than happy to bring the vehicle of your choice directly to your door and if you are looking for something “extra spe-cial” that I don’t have in stock - I can get it for you. I truly look forward to the opportunity to earn your business.
For further information please call Jim Boldt at 613-225-2277 ext.3216
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Highlighted by the Beachburg atom house hockey tournament championship, the Kinsmen Reds have enjoyed a busy couple of weeks on the ice.
The Reds defeated Nepean 5-0 behind the combined shutout goaltending effort of McKale Van Genderen and Ben Shields, topped Petawawa 4-1 and edged Cobden 3-2 to claim top honours in Beachburg.
Hunter Wright and Lindsay Fulton had three goals in the tournament. Nicholas Wright and Connor Fulton added two. Singles came from Dawson Brown and Cody Mackin.
The Red then travelled to Ath-ens but lost 6-1 and 5-4 decisions to Smiths Falls and Gananoque in tournament action.
Hunter Wright had a hat trick, and Nicholas Wright and Cody Mackin singles. Brett Clouthier earned two assists.
The Reds also edged Barker’s Collision Centre 3-1 in league play.
Nicholas Wright had all three goals and Cody Mackin a pair of assists.
Brandon Hanniman put Bark-er’s on the scoreboard.
Barker’s won three other league games, 9-2 over Petawawa, a 5-2 triumph at Beachburg, and a 4-1 decision over Arnprior.
Hanniman and Braedon Rein-ert had six goals, Garett McDon-ald three, and Ryan Fortin, Craig Hiderman and Colton Dowd sin-gles. McDonald, Jacob McGrim-mon and Carter Haaima had a two-assist game.
Carter Atkins and Bryden Schaap shared action in the Barker’s goalcrease.
Milano Pizza doused Arnprior 8-1 behind four goals from John Agnew. Cole Turcotte (1G, 2A), Brendan Hill, Jared Burnette and Darren Verch added singles.
Connery Campbell back-stopped the victory.
NOVICE HOUSEMason Lynch earned the goal-
tending win and Tyler Black-burn supplied two goals in Ren-frew Pizzeria’s Dodge Caravan novice house 4-3 triumph over Arnprior. Carter Sammon and Colby Bleeks added singles.
Renfrew Metro tied Deep River 4-4 and Pembroke 1-1 and edged Barry’s Bay 2-1 in league play, and split games in a Barry’s Bay novice tournament, defeating Eganville 7-1 before losing 9-2 to Barry’s Bay.
Thomas Barber had 11 goals over the five games. Tanton Landriault added three mark-ers, and John Stuart and Conner Lowe singles.
Tyson Johnston was between
the pipes for all Metro games except the 4-4 contest. Brady Limlaw handled goaltending duties in that game.
Justin Schutt looked after netminding duties, and Andrew MacAskill, Crawford Leavoy and Sydney Smart were goalscorers in the Rink Rat Pro Shop’s 3-3 deadlock with Pembroke.
Matthew Finan collected two assists.
The Renfrew novice house tournament runs Dec. 27 and 28 at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Cen-tre.
PEEWEEEganville topped Farrell’s
Installation 3-1 in the peewee house league. Farrell’s also lost 3-0 to Petawawa.
Tyshawn LaFont provided the lone offence for goaltender Jor-dan Vandersleen.
The peewee loop’s NAPA Auto Parts and Scotiabank will be competing at the Bell Can-ada Cup International Hockey Tournament throughout Ottawa after Christmas, as will atom teams Kinsmen Reds and Milano Pizza.
BANTAM/MIDGETThe Renfrew bantam house
league tournament is set for Jan. 3 with six teams.
In league play Monday, Arn-prior topped Times Fiber 3-1.
Carson Eady scored while Nolan Saumure guarded the goalcrease for Times Fiber.
Petawawa downed Dunbar’s Esso in midget house 6-2.
Jarrett Latendresse scored both Renfrew goals. Kory Schro-eder was between the pipes.
Dunbar’s bounced back Sun-day with a 3-1 win in Deep River.
Latendresse had two more goals and Adam Scott one. Colton Nichol posted the goaltending win.
Arnprior doubled the Renfrew Canadians 4-2.
Colleen Fleury guarded the goalcrease while Blair Clouthier and Mitchell Jamieson put the Habs on the scoreboard.
The Canadians also lost 6-2 in Deep River with Joel Corbin net-ting both Renfrew markers.
However, the Canadians rebounded in a big way Monday night on their way to a 9-1 trim-ming of Cobden.
Colleen Fleury had plenty of support in the winning cause as Joel Ferguson scored three goals and Mitchell Ferguson and Jason Fleury each added two. Blair Clouthier and Michael Gavin canned singles.
Jason Fleury added five assists and Ryan Lennie four. Mitchell Ferguson, Jessica Schonnop and Joel Corbin chipped in with two helpers.
Kinsmen champs in Beachburg
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25In keeping with the true spirit of Christmas, the Knights of Columbus will be serving free turkey friendship dinners again on Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free delivery and take out, also transportation to the Knights of Columbus hall provided upon request. Call Brian at 613-432-0887 or Don at 613-433-9298 for more information.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30Blood donor clinic at Renfrew Collegiate Institute from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Call 1-888-2-DONATE to book your ap-pointment.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8The Renfrew Freemasons are holding their monthly information lunch at Rocky Mountain House. Learn more about freemasonry and meet the men that make this noble fraternity. Bring your ladies as this is an informal meeting. Lunch is not provided. Contact Gord Cross 613-432-4837.
COMMUNITY CALENDARJANUARY 10The January 2010 Valley Singles Lunch will be held on Sunday, Jan. 10 at 12:30 p.m. at The 17 West Bar and Grill, Highway 17, Cobden, Ontario. To register call Faye at (613) 256-8117.
BANKING ON YOUR MITTEN, TOQUESBeta Sigma Phi members of Epsilon Upsilon chapter have set up mit-ten trees in the four Renfrew banks – Scotiabank, TD Bank, Bank of Montreal and Royal Bank. Donations, mittens, hats and scarves will be collected up to Dec. 11 for distribution by the Salvation Army.
FREE STAINED GLASS CLASSESSeven-week workshop on stained glass techniques, plus essential skills for employability, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, starting Jan. 13, at the Stained Glass Design Studio. Free. Six places avail-able. A Literacy Plus-Kathryn Bossy partnership. 1-800-387-4712.
JANUARY 28Noon to 4 p.m. workshop, hosted by Right Relations with Aborigi-nal People study group, at Stewart Hall, Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church, Renfrew, $12 at door, by staff of the Algonquin Cultural Centre, Pikwakanagan First Nations, Golden Lake, on their cultural/spiritual teachings. Refreshments. Info and to register, call Felicite Stairs 432-5583 or Beulah Wright 432-3295.
Students in Patty Edwards’ Grade 4/5 class at Queen Elizabeth Pub-lic School have been participat-ing in a reading/literacy program with Domino’s Pizza. The class is rewarded with pizza at differ-ent times throughout the year, based on reaching their reading goals for that month. With the students, in back row from left are educational assistant Mary Burchat, teacher Patty Edwards and Renfrew Domino’s Pizza owner Mitch Reinhart, who per-sonally made the pizza delivery to the school. Reinhart encourages other schools to adopt this read-ing program. Mercury Weekender photo by PETER CLARK
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With heartfelt thanks, we recall the many individuals who have helped make this past year a memorable one for us,
and wish you all the very merriest holiday season ever.Your kindness and generosity have made doing
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Agriculture
Renfrew County 4-H members, leaders and their families gathered Nov. 27 at the Cobden Agricultural Hall to celebrate the completion of another successful year.
A total of 147 members completed more than 300 projects while covering such topics as scrapbooking, baking, clown-
ing, beef and dairy calves, sheep, horses, small engines, square dancing, communi-ty involvement, sewing, and planning and hosting an exchange visit with another county 4-H group.
The 4-H program is ongoing. For more on Renfrew County 4-H, call 613-649-2734.
Melissa MacLeod of Cobden is fl anked by veterinarian Dr. Laurie Jeffrey and Arnold Wren, Renfrew County representative for the Ontario Plowmen’s Association. McLeod shared the outstanding 4-H member award with Kaleb Niewenhuis of Beachburg. For more photos, please see Page 23. Mercury Weekender photo by LYNN CLELLAND
4-H members honoured for achievements in 2009
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Agriculture
Emma Howard of Eganville accepts the Jennifer McVeigh Fellowship Award from Ian Clelland. Ian and Lynn Clelland present the award each year in memory of McVeigh, who died several years ago in a car accident. “Jennifer was one of those kids who exemplifi ed the spirit of 4-H,” said Lynn.
Jamie Schultz of Douglas accepts the award for outstanding fi rst-year 4-H member. Schultz, who was active with the calf club, square dancing and life skills, is joined by Renfrew County National Farmers Union president Dave Mackay. Mercury Weekender photos by LYNN CLELLAND
Left photo: Federation of Agriculture representative Brian Hamilton joins some of the 4-H scholarship winners. From left are Emily Bromley (Renfrew Lions Club scholarship), Adrian Straathof (Cobden Ministerial Award), Carson Cole (Renfrew Lions Club), and Jacob Witmore (OFA). Right photo: These youth completed 24 projects. From left, are Juletta Cull, Meghan Wright, Gerald van der Ploeg of Gay Lea Foods, Carson Cole, Matthew Straathof, Jeanette Straathof and Bridget Graham.
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HOLIDAY ADVERTISINGHOLIDAY ADVERTISING DEADLINESDEADLINES
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Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25, 2009Thursday, December 24 and Friday, December 25, 2009
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of the Renfrew Mercury and Renfrew Mercury Weekender of the Renfrew Mercury and Renfrew Mercury Weekenderandand
Thursday, Dec. 31Thursday, Dec. 31 at noon for the Tuesday, January 5, 2010 issue of the Renfrew Mercury at noon for the Tuesday, January 5, 2010 issue of the Renfrew Mercury
The office will re-open Monday, December 28 at 8:30 a.m.The offi ce will re-open Monday, December 28 at 8:30 a.m.
Community
Nicole Moran’s kindergarten stu-dents sing Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer. From left are Faith Ham-ilton, Tal Stevenson, Sadie Cuc-caro, and Caleb Cracknell; and in the back row, Izaak Quade, Calen St. Denis, Cohen Hein and Aiden Harrison
QUEEN ELIZABETHCHRISTMAS CONCERT
Queen Elizabeth Public School hosted Christmas concerts Dec. 15 and 16. Adam Mar-tin of the Grade 7/8 class rocks around the Christmas tree during the first of the two shows. Mercury Weekender photos by SHERRY HAAIMA
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Please find me a homeEach week we feature animals from the Arnprior and District Humane Society that are up
for adoption.# 3594 Brooke
This adorable kitty needs a home for the New Year. Brooke is a two-year-old spayed female who was brought to the shelter in November to find a new home. She is an adorable little cat who is sweet and likes to be held, cuddled and petted. Brooke will cling to you and enjoys riding around on your shoulders. She likes attention and likes to have company when she eats. She can be unsure in new situations, but eventually comes around. Brooke would be best suited in a quiet home without other pets where she will be an indoor cat - the outside world is too scary. It’s important she finds a home soon because she must stay in a cage at the shelter because of her dislike for other cats.
# 3488 MOLLYDo you have room in your home for a tiny cat with a
big personality? Molly is a one-and-a-half-year-old spayed female who was brought to the shelter in August after she was found in Arnprior. Molly has just returned from foster care where she gave birth to three beautiful kittens. She is an affectionate cat who is outgoing, curious, playful and likes to explore. Molly is good with other cats, gentle and would be good with children.
Supplies the shelter needs: hand sanitizer, rawhide bones, cat beds and bird feeders.
Consider a donation: The Arnprior & District Humane Society relies on the generosity of the community we serve. With your support we will be able to continue our efforts to offer shelter and medical care to the hundreds of homeless animals who come to us. Donations can be made on our website www.arnpriorhumanesociety.ca or mail 490 Didak Drive, Arnprior, K7S 0C3.
You can call the Arnprior and District Humane Society at 613-623-0916 between noon and 5 p.m Monday to Saturday or visit www.arnpriorhumanesociety.ca
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To Poole Street’s rescue
Sheilagh Poole with one of the flowered rocks she has painted, one of which is going to the Canadian prime minister.
JOHN [email protected]
Prime Minister Stephen Harper and Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities John Baird will be receiving fl owered rock keepsakes of an infrastructure project in McNab-Braeside.
At a celebration Dec. 11 marking the reconstruction of Poole Street, Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant asked Sheilagh Poole for two painted rocks to present to Harper and Baird. Poole has been collecting rocks along her pock-marked street for years.
At a Poole Street community gathering in September to celebrate the end of the potholes, she and Emily Mathewson presented painted rocks to all residents in attendance. She also brought a number of the rocks to the Dec. 11 ceremony.
Poole Street was reconstructed this summer by B.R. Fulton with the federal, provincial and township governments sharing in the $780,000 cost.
$780,000 PROJECTThe project included widening the busy road, adding
a new concrete sidewalk, restoring manholes and catch basins, and adding new sub-drains along the roadway.
McNab-Braeside Mayor Mary Campbell said they were celebrating both the completion of the street work and the successful partnership that made it possible.
“Enhancements to Poole Street will assist with pedestrian traffi c and improve residential drainage, having a positive impact on the health and safety of local residents,” she added.
Gallant said the infrastructure investments in the government’s action plan are paying off with an improvement in the economy in the last two fi scal quarters.
As the country pulls out of the recession, the main goal is to encourage a robust economy “to get everyone back working,” she said.
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Renfrew TD branch manager Paul Rowan supplies a $500 cheque to Lisa Oegema, program coordinator of Victim Services of Renfrew County. On hand for the presentation, at right, is TD staff member Sue, whose surname is withheld due to the nature of her volun-teer work with the victim-crisis assistance program. Organizations become eligible for funding through time volunteered by TD staff or retirees. Sue volunteered 580 hours this year. The victim-services organization provides around-the-clock response for people affected by crime, tragic life events or other disasters. Mercury Weekender photo by STEVE NEWMAN
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Christmas spirit swept through Central Public School as staff and students enjoyed their Christmas crafts and assembly Dec. 15. At left, Central school staff mem-ber Lucille Leskie, centre, leads students in Christmas crafts. At right, teacher Scott Campbell was more popular than usual when he brought out the pizza. Showing their support from left are Jayda Mclaren, Brianna Laking and Cait-lyn Strudwick. Mercury Weekender photos by PETER CLARK
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Payments are based on approved credit. YES, taxes, fees & certifi cation ARE included in payments. You may need to prove a steady minimum income, sometimes for 3 consecutive months with the same employer. Derogatory credit may have an effect on the rate. Interest rates vary between 7.56% and 29.9%. Amortization varies from 24-84 months. A deposit may be necessary for approval. Example borrowing $6000 at 8.8% = a pament of $57.21 bi-weekly. (Cost of borrowing is $1438.00 over 60 months).
06 SATURN IONQUAD COUPE, 4 DR, SPORT COUPE, LOADED, AUTO,
78KM, 1 OWNER. $7,820
$89BI/WEEKLY OACBI/WEEKLY OAC
BI/WEEKLY OACBI/WEEKLY OAC
BI/WEEKLY OACBI/WEEKLY OAC
06 CHEV SLIVERADO LS06 CHEV SLIVERADO LSQUAD CAB 4X4, 4.8L V8 AUTO, 1 OWNER LEASE
BACK. CERT. 2 YR WARRANTY $17,450
$192
BI/WEEKLY OACBI/WEEKLY OAC BI/WEEKLY OACBI/WEEKLY OAC
BUYS OF THE WEEK
05 PONTIAC PURSUITPOPULAR 4DR 2.2L 4CYL-AUTO RATED 36.6 MPG HWY, ONE OWNER LEASE RETURN WITH COLD AIR, TILT, CD. SPORTY SPEED WIN ON THE TRUNK LID. SHARP CAR. CERT. W/FREE WARRANTY
BI/WEEKLY$75(OAC)
3194
74
$$17,85017,850
07 DODGE DAKOTA SLT CREW CAB07 DODGE DAKOTA SLT CREW CAB
BI/WEEKLY OACBI/WEEKLY OAC
06 FORD F15006 FORD F150SHORT BOX, LOADED. $19,950SHORT BOX, LOADED. $19,950
$144
BI/WEEKLY OACBI/WEEKLY OAC
06 CHEV SLIVERADO06 CHEV SLIVERADOCREW CAB, 1500 LT, LOADED, $18,450
$177
02 GMC SIERRA SLE 1500 HDCREW CAB 4X4, VORTEC 6.0 L V8 AUTO, LOADED, 4 FULL DRS, 6.5FT BOX, ALLOYS, TOW PKG., CD, LINER, CAP, TINT, HEAVYDUTY SUSPENSION PKG. 107 KM, CERTIFIED,2 YEAR WARRANTY
NO FEES$13,650
BI/WEEKLY$77
BI/WEEKLY OACBI/WEEKLY OAC
07 FORD F150SHORT BOX, LOADED, LEASE RETURN. $14,950SHORT BOX, LOADED, LEASE RETURN. $14,950
$128
07 GMC SIERRA07 GMC SIERRAREG. CAB, 2WD, LONGBOX, V6 AUTO, AIR,
CLEAN TRUCK $10,950
$12204 NISSAN FRONTIERXE EXT. 4X4 LOADED. $16,950
$186
4X4, 4.7L V8 MAGNUM, LOADED, ALLOYS, CD, LINER, TOW PKG, ETC. 4 FULL DOORS, LOTS OF ROOM INSIDE, 112 HWY KMS, CORPORATE LEASE. CERTIFIED WITH 2 YEAR WARRANTY
NO FEES ORBI/WEEKLY$138
(OAC)(OAC)
08 TOYOTA TACOMA CREW CAB 4X438400 KM 4X4, 4.0 L. V6 AUTO, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, PW, P.L, PM, CD, $2000 IN NEW RIMS & TIRES, ONLY24,000 KMS. CERTIFIED, E-TESTED WITHFACTORY WARRANTY
NO FEES$31,950
BI/WEEKLY$266(OAC)
07 CHEV COBALT4 DR SEDAN, AUTO, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, CD, ONLY 676KM, FACTORY WARRRANTY TO 160KM OR 5 YRS. LOOKS, RUNS, DRIVES GREAT.
(OAC)
BI/WEEKLY$97
06 GMC CANYON CREW CAB06 GMC CANYON CREW CAB4X4, LOADED, ONE OWNER. $16,950
$161BI/WEEKLY OACBI/WEEKLY OAC
02 FORD F15002 FORD F150REG. CAB LONG BOX 2WD W/ECONOMICAL V6
AUTO & AIR $6995
$215BI/WEEKLY OACBI/WEEKLY OAC
05 FORD F-150 LARIAT CREW CAB108,000KM, 5.4 TRITON V8, LOADED, HEATED PWR TAN LEATHER SEATS, P/ROOF, P/PEDSS, CD, ALLOYS, ETC. NEW TIRES, LOOKS/DRIVES GREAT. CERTIFIED. 4 YR./80 KMWARRANTY
BI/WEEKLY$239
(OAC)
NO FEES$21,950
NO HAGGLEPRICING
03 GMC SAFARI AWD65,636 KM, AWD, ECONOMICAL 4.3 L V6, SLIDING SIDE DOOR, BARN STYLE REAR DOORS, A/C, PW, PL, TILT, CRUISE, AM/FM/CD.
NO FEESNO FEES
$9,450
BI/WEEKLY$106(OAC)
Open until 8 p.m. 7 days a weekLeasing available from 6.9%
(OAC)
06 SATURN ION4 DR SEDAN, ECONOMICAL 4 CYL AUTO. RATED 36 MPG HWY., NO RUST POLYMER SIDE PANELS, AIR, TILT, CRUISE,PW, PD, CD, 1 OWNER LEASE RETURN. ONLY34K KM, CERT. FREE WARRANTY
BI/WEEKLY$77(OAC)
NO FEESNO FEES
$7,850NO HAGGLING PRICINGNO HAGGLING PRICING
$6,550
07 SATURN ION07 SATURN ION4 CYL 2.2 L AUTO, LOADED 1 OWNER LEASE,4 CYL 2.2 L AUTO, LOADED 1 OWNER LEASE,
$9,750$9,750
$85
05 MAZDA 3 SEDAN4 DR, AUTO W/AUTO SHIFT, A/C, PL, AM/FM-CD, TILF STEERING WHEEL CONTROL,4 CYL 2.0L 16 VALVE DOHCCERTIFIED WITH FREE WARRANTY
BI/WEEKLY$108
NO HAGGLING PRICINGNO HAGGLING PRICING
$9,650
(OAC)
06 CHEV SILVERADO 4X495,000 KMS US REG CAB SHORTBOX 4X4, 5 SPD, ECONOMICAL 4.3L. V6, RUN SLIKE A TOP, EXTREMELYCLEARN ALL AROUND. CERTIFIEDE-TESTED, 2 YR UNLIMITED WARRANTY
NO FEES$17,950
BI/WEEKLY$194(OAC)
(OAC)
05 SATURN VUE AWDHONDA PRODUCED 3.5 L. V6 AUTO, LOADED, CD, ALLOYS, P/SEAT, ETC. POWER & TRACTION TOO.1 OWN LEASE RETURN2 YR UNLIMITED WARRANTY
NO FEES$14,650
BI/WEEKLY$161(OAC)
04 CHRYSLER PACIFICA TOURING AWDLUXURY, LOADED CROSSOVER SUV, AWD. 3 ROWS OF SEATING, DVD, GPS, NAV, HEATED BLACK LEATHER, MOONROOF ETC. MUST SEE, MUST DRIVE.CERT, W/ 4 YR. 80K. WARRANTY.
NO FEES$15,950
BI/WEEKLY$176
02 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE 4X4LOADED. 5.3 L V8, PS, PW, PL, TOW HAUL SELECTOR FOR TOW PKG, ON STAR, HOME LINK, REMOTE AUTO START FOR THOSE COLD MORNINGS. ALSO EQUIPPED WITH BUCKET SEATS AND A CENTRE CONSOLE
NO FEES$14,850
BI/WEEKLY$252
$$15,65015,650
05 DODGE DAKOTA CREW CAB 4X405 DODGE DAKOTA CREW CAB 4X4ECONOMICAL 3.7L V6 AUTO, 1 OWNER LEASE, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, CD, LINER, ALLOYS, TOW PKG. LOOKS AND DRIVES LIKE NEW. 94K KM. CERTIFIED. 2 YR WARRANTY
NO FEES ORBI/WEEKLY$138
(OAC)(OAC)
