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NORTH RENFREW TIMES DEADLINE FOR GOCO BIDDERS SET TO PASS TODAY > STORY, PAGE 4 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2014 Town elects new mayor > SEE PAGE 3 Joan Loughheed receives a congratulatory hug from her partner, Alan Carmichael, while family and friends celebrate after election results were announced at the Deep River town hall Monday night. Lougheed was elected to be Deep River’s next mayor with more than 80 per cent of the vote. 2014 Elantra “Highest Ranked Compact Car in Initial Quality in the U.S.∆” BELOW ZERO 0% PURCHASE FINANCING† HWY: 6.7L/100 KM CITY: 9.7L/100 KMʈ ELANTRA 0 % PURCHASE FINANCING† 84 MONTHS + 1,362 $ 2014 ACCENT 84 + 5% CASH BACK Ω Get up to 5% in cash back on select models. 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Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see d l f l t d t il ††H d i’ C h i Li it d Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions. page 2 - NORTH RENFREW TIMES - OCTOBER 29, 2014 NORTH RENFREW TIMES 21 Champlain St., Box 310, Deep River ON K0J 1P0 Phone: 613-584-4161 Fax: 613-584-1062 Email: [email protected] Website: northrenfrewtimes.com VOL. 61, NO. 43 www.facebook.com/ NorthRenfrewTimes Editor-in-chief: Terry Myers Business Manager: Kelly Lapping Associate Editor: Vance Gutzman Advertising Supervisor: Jane Barkley Advertising Sales: Rasa Smith (Deep River), Brenda Pelletier (Pembroke and Petawawa) Classified Ads: Barbara Morin NRT SUMMER HOURS Monday to Friday: 9 am - 4:30 pm Closed Saturday and Sunday SUBSCRIPTIONS: Local & Digital: $44 per year $55 per year to the rest of Canada (including Pembroke and Petawawa). Prices effective January 1, 2012. Prices include HST. The North Renfrew Times acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage. PLEASE RECYCLE The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement. The publisher’s liability for other errors or omissions in connection with any advertisement is strictly limited to publication of the advertisement in any subsequent issue or the refund of any monies paid. Opinions expressed in opinion columns, editorials and reprinted articles are not necessarily the opinions and philosophies of the Deep River Community Association or its board of directors. THIS WEEK IN HISTORY 10 YEARS AGO NOVEMBER 3, 2004: Area residents are being urged to recycle more of their household waste. That push comes from the North Renfrew Landfill Operations Board, which runs the inter-municipal landfill site on Baggs Road. Board members expressed concern at a recent meeting over costs associated with Blue Box recycling programs. NOVEMBER 3, 2004: The provincial government wants students in Ontario to eat healthier by ordering school boards to remove all junk food from vending machines in elementary schools. Elementary schools across the province must ensure that, by January 14, 2005, the sale of food and beverage items in vending machines is restricted to healthy choices like milk, 100 per cent fruit juice, muffins, yoghurt, cheese, pretzels and popcorn. 20 YEARS AGO NOVEMBER 2, 1994: AECL has agreed to take its 1,000 acre east end property off the market and allow the town of Deep River to make an offer or set up a purchase option. That puts to rest for now any concerns that public access to the property, which includes the Silver Spoon ski trails and other recreational uses, will be lost as a result of the land being sold to private interests. NOVEMBER 2, 1994: Putting together a waterfront master plan in Deep River could be interesting, if initial public input is any indication. Comments sheets filled out at an open house held two weeks ago show that opinions on what to do with the town’s waterfront area are “all over the map,” according to economic development director John Walden. 30 YEARS AGO OCTOBER 31, 1984: About 30 area business people attended a meeting last Wednesday with Deep River Mayor Lyall Smith and other members of council to discuss the economic future of the town. The mayor challenged the business community to come up with some ideas for improving the local economic climate and offered some municipal funding, if required. OCTOBER 31, 1984: At the close of the ladies softball season, the Dairy Ladies were the champions. The Dairy held first place throughout the summer to retain the Guy du Manoir league trophy as well as the Chalk River Shell Trophy as playoff champs. Individual trophies went to Heather McCauley as rookie of the year, Cindy Hogue as season MVP and Trish Clouthier, the 1984 playoff MVP. 40 YEARS AGO OCTOBER 30, 1974: Mrs Jean Beauprie, currently chairman of the Renfrew County Board of Education, has announced that she will not stand for re-election as a trustee in the upcoming school board elections. The main reason for her decision, she said, was that after six years on the board, she felt that she had no more to give and that someone else could bring a fresh approach to the job. Besides, she commented, “I’m tired.” OCTOBER 30, 1974: The new lobby at the Deep River Arena has been well received by the public. Recreation director Jim Evraire was very pleased with the reaction of skaters to the new look of the arena and said he thought that aside from the first opening of the building, nothing the Arena Board had done had aroused so much enthusiasm. 50 years ago OCTOBER 28, 1964: County representatives have learned that the federal Department of Public Works is seriously considering the establishment of a boat launching ramp at the Deep River pier. Establishment of the ramp depends on the town’s ability and willingness to provide parking space with an area of one acre on the water’s edge and a strip of land from the pumphouse road to the pier, to provide the proper access road to the pier. OCTOBER 28, 1964: Patricia A. Morrison and James N. Clarke of Mackenzie High School have been chosen as two of the 75 students from Ontario high schools to attend the annual Life Science Seminar at the Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph this week. The students obtained the highest marks in an examination written last May by over 1,300 Grade XIII students from 250 high schools. County warden, MP pay tribute to fallen soldier Flags across Renfrew County were at half-mast last week following the death of Corporal Nathan Cirillo at the national war memorial in Ottawa. Cirillo, a reserve member of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, was standing guard at the memorial when he was gunned down by Michael Zehaf Bibeau. Bibeau was later shot dead by House of Commons Sgtat-Arms Kevin Vickers in an exchange of fire after invading the Parliament buildings with a loaded rifle. On Thursday, Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon released the following statement: “Our thoughts are with Corporal Nathan Cirillo, his loved ones, Canadian Forces members and the residents of the City of Ottawa. “As a military community, we are well aware of the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers who have dedicated themselves to the protection of the safety and freedom of Canadians.” MP Cheryl Gallant also spoke about Cirillo in the House of Commons: “Mr. Speaker, as the Member of Parliament for Base Petawawa, I rise today to express sympathy for the family of Corporal Nathan Cirillo, a true Canadian hero who died in service to his country. “Our military family is a tight-knit community. We feel the pain and the loss of Corporal Cirillo’s family. “The day before this week’s tragic event on Parliament Hill, I had the privilege of greeting the Grade 5 class from Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School in Petawawa. “As we stood in the Peace Tower above the Hall of Honour, a young boy of a serving soldier asked me if his dad’s name was in the Book of Remembrance. “Thankfully, I could tell him no. “My thoughts on Wednesday immediately went to the children of serving soldiers of Base Petawawa, like the Grade 5 class, and the Grade 10 civics class from Bishop Smith Catholic High School, which was on Parliament Hill the same day, and to all the children who are victims of senseless violence. “We must never forget the risk every man and woman takes when they put on the uniform of a Canadian soldier, and the loved ones at home who keep the home fires burning.” Savour one of our Deliciously Decadent JA C K- O - L A NTE RN C AK E S for Halloween or any other occassion. 55 YEARS AGO OCTOBER 28, 1959: A parent’s request for notice of all “shots” given his child within the school health program was discussed at the board of health meeting last Wednesday. The discussion was centred largely on the administrative difficulties of sending out these notices. In any case, the medical officer of health, Dr. Skelly, said that such a special warning, ie three days before each shot, was unnecessary and in some cases undesirable. ORDER YOURS TODAY AT DEEP RIVER • 613-584-9933 33235 Hwy 17 West NORTH RENFREW TIMES - OCTOBER 29, 2014 - page 3 Lougheed wins big in Deep River race BY VANCE GUTZMAN In the end, it wasn’t even close. A huge voter turnout in Deep River’s first on-line election ended up with Joan Lougheed being voted into office as the town’s new mayor on Monday night. Lougheed was elected to helm the next council by a landslide, securing 84.1 percent of the total vote count with 1,787. The incumbent mayor, David Thompson, finished far behind with 338 votes, or 15.9 percent of the total ballots cast. A total of 2,136 voters cast their ballots in this election, good for a 63.5 percent total voter turnout. The numbers for the two mayoral candidates aside, there were also 11 people vying for five councillor positions. When all was said and done, three incumbent councillors retained their seats while two fresh faces will be sitting at the council table for the next four years. Megan Aikens is one of them, and she placed well ahead of the pack, securing the most votes of all the councillor candidates with 1,668. Incumbent councillor Ron Desrochers placed second with 1,281 votes, while fellow incumbent Terry Myers sat just four votes back at 1,277. The third incumbent, Bob McLaren, was returned to the table with 949 votes and Jason McAuley will join Aikens in bringing a new look to council having secured 906 votes. Michael Stephens, with 900 votes, was a close runnerup, as was Gary McAnulty, who was just off the pace with 888. Rounding out the voting numbers was Sid Davis with 668, Merrill Gasmann with 483, Michael Gasmann with 162 and Leon Landry with 136. SUPPORT FOR CHANGE Deep River voters also chose a new face to represent them as trustee on the Renfrew County District School Board, giving Marjorie Adam 1,086 votes compared to 406 for the incumbent, Barbara Basso. Town council chambers were packed Monday night with nearly every single candidate, along with their supporters. Lougheed was also there, and expressed her delight with the results once they were announced about a halfhour after voting was halted at 8 pm. “It was much higher than I expected,” the mayor-elect said of the large voter turnout. “I had a sense that was a lot of support in the community for change. “What an endorsement by the citizens of Deep River. It’s a response to all the positive hard work of a fantastic campaign team.” Once the celebrations and euphoria have faded away, Lougheed said she plans on consulting with the newlyelected council members (and acclaimed reeve Glenn Doncaster) along with staff to plan for the transition when the new council takes office in December. The incumbent mayor was not at the town hall, but watched the election results from home instead. “Clearly I’m disappointed,” Thompson said. “I think we had a very very successful four years. I was very much looking forward to the next four. “But this is a democratic process and the municipality has decided to go in a different direction. I wish the new mayor and the new council all the best.” Aikens, meanwhile, was happily surprised by her firstplace win in her first kick at the electoral can. “It was totally unexpected,” she said at town hall. “I was hoping to be on the list but not expecting to be number one. I am so looking forward to the next four years.” Laurentian Hills votes for change at the top BY TERRY MYERS Pa R T y Friday, October 31 Doors open at 8pm • Show starts at 10pm - LIVE MUSIC - OFF ROAD Bear’s Den Ends November 15th! Jed Reinwald 2 more weeks! freaky frightening fun! only at 15 COVER CHARGE or $10 with FOOD DONATION. Tons of prizes for BEST COSTUMES! The > CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 off all kitchens from H a LL o W ee N $ throughout the municipality, he got to know what people’s priorities are for the next four years: seniors needs, youth recreation, roads maintenance, and local policing. “Those are the four things that popped up throughout the campaign, so those are the things we’ll be working on the next four years,” he said. 5 Hwy 17 613- 584- 9795 Deep River Home building centre Don’t delay - see us now! Laurentian Hills was the last to report but voters in the municipality made it a clean sweep Monday night, electing a new mayor to lead town council through the next four years. An anxious crowd waited until after 11:15 pm at the town hall in Point Alexander for the final count to be announced. When all was said and done, challenger John (Jed) Reinwald downed incumbent Dick Rabishaw in the race for mayor by a total count of 512 to 425. Rabishaw was gracious in defeat, saying he had a feeling “right from the beginning” that people were looking for a change. Rabishaw also noted that there was a tide of change across the county, with many long- time mayors and reeves being knocked off by local challengers. “The people have spoken and I’m good with that,” Rabishaw said. “I’ve been retired 12 years and I’ve spent 11 years in politics. It’s time to move on. My wife will be happy,” he quipped. Rabishaw pledged to work closely with Reinwald on the transition to the new council, which will take office at the beginning of December. For his part, Reinwald said he was “very, very happy” with the result and thanked Rabishaw for a good campaign. “We’ve known each other a long time. We decided from the start to keep it friendly and let people make their own choice,” he said. Reinwald said in going door to door Hwy 17, W. 613-584-3375 • 33327 Deep River No matter your size, style or budget you can find your dream kitchen from Cabinetsmith. page 4 - NORTH RENFREW TIMES - OCTOBER 29, 2014 AECL RESTRUCTURING GoCo deadline to pass today BY TERRY MYERS There will be no trumpets or fanfare, but two major milestones in the move of the Chalk River laboratories to the GoCo model will take place this week. At 2 pm this afternoon, October 29, the deadline will close for groups of companies hoping to bid to run the labs under a government-owned, contractor-operated agreement. And Friday afternoon, over the weekend, most workers at Chalk River will head home as employees of Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd, only to return Monday as employees of the new “Canadian Nuclear Laboratories” (CNL). CNL is the new, wholly owned subsidiary of AECL that will take over the labs as the “site operating company.” And it’s the “site operating company” that will eventually be transferred to the successful GoCo bidder under terms of a contract negotiated with the federal government. The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission announced last Wednesday that it will hold a hearing this week to approve the transfer of the Chalk River site licences to the new CNL. “The commission has determined that a public hearing is not necessary to consider this request from AECL, since the requested changes are administrative in nature, and do not raise matters related to health, safety or environmental protection that would warrant a public hearing. “The hearing will be conducted by way of written submissions from CNSC staff and AECL. “Following closed-session deliberations and the commission’s decision on this matter, a record of proceedings, including reasons for decision will be published on the CNSC website and made available to the public.” Pat Quinn, director of communications for AECL, said the changeover to CNL is expected to be seamless. “It will be business as usual (Monday morning),” he told the NRT. Outward signs of the change will begin to take effect next month, including changes to the company’s signage and website. > CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 33861 Hwy 17W, Deep RIver • 613-584-1115 Open 7 Days a week 8am - 8pm Trick or Treat with us this Halloween Friday evening . WE SELL ... candy, chips, snacks, Bavarian Meat products, homemade baked goods, wild turkey & deer feed, bird seed, bundled firewood, maple syrup & liquid honey, greeting cards, ammunition, locally handcrafted jewellery & art, + so much more ... WE CONSIGN • MAKE A FEW DOLLARS! Bring in your unwanted treasures! • Find unexpected bargains! County delivers update on AECL lobby efforts BY KAY MCQUADE Renfrew County is shooting for the moon but would be happy to catch a few falling stars in its lobbying efforts to promote local interests in the restructuring of the Chalk River Laboratories. County Warden Peter Emon along with Alastair Baird, manager of economic development, and David Wybou, business development officer for the county, spoke to Laurentian Hills council last week to bring them up-to-date on the county’s efforts. Currently AECL is a federal Crown corporation which is being restructured to a Government-owned, Contractor-operated (GoCo) model, similar to models developed in the US and UK to manage nuclear facilities. Emon explained that “the County of Renfrew has taken a very great interest in the process” as AECL is a very important institution in the county. He stated there are 2,900 employees at Chalk River “and from these jobs we can attribute 4,930 total jobs to AECL’s presence, mainly in Renfrew County: direct, indirect and induced jobs.” In addition, AECL is a $600 million per year operation in terms of total revenues with a payroll within the county of approximately $240 million per year, plus pensioners. Emon firmly believes that Chalk River is the “natural home for the nuclear laboratories in Canada” and the county “wants the government to build on 60 years of success.” He expressed frustration that the federal government has been “extremely deficient in getting out the message that nuclear technology is not just applied in the nuclear energy section in power plants.” “It also plays a critical role in scientific research, diagnostic medicine, cancer treatment, materials research, space exploration and sterilization of health products for health care and personal use.” ROAD TRIP He noted that “in the US they celebrate the accomplishments of nuclear technology and advertise their achievements.” In order to learn more about how a GoCo organization functions, Renfrew County participated last year in a mission to several nuclear host communities in the US and met with representatives of companies involved in the nuclear industry as well as with community leaders in the areas where these companies were located. From Monday, December 2 to Thursday December 5, 2013 the delegation met with 16 community, industry, national laboratory, industry association and citizens groups of North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Ohio. Emon explained that, “from the mission we developed a list of 20 key best practices learned, and submitted nine recommendations to the government for inclusion in the Re- quest for Proposal (RFP) for the AECL restructuring contract.” The county’s nine points include: 1. The creation of a National Science and Technology Laboratory at Chalk River to work in co-operation with the private sector and educational institutions; support the science and technology mission; and support government requirements for nuclear science knowledge. 2. A commitment from the government of Canada to co-invest in a new nuclear research reactor at CRL to ensure Canada’s leadership in sustainable nuclear power and to support the science and technology mission of the government. Emon remarked that the government “bailed out the auto industry to the tune of $750 million in 2008” and he suggested a new reactor could be funded by the federal and provincial governments and the contractor. COMMUNITY PLAN 3. The creation of a “Community Commitment Plan” (CCP) that could include things like financial incentives, based on a percentage of the award to the contractor. Emon said that in the US, “a certain percentage of the fee to manage the facility has to be turned back into the community” and a local committee then determines how the money is to be spent. The CCP could also include a multi-purpose facility to house activities such as a business incubator; office and laboratory space for industry and educational institutions; education, training, retraining and skills development programs; and fabrication facilities. Emon said that we “want something on site that allows people to be trained to make sure our residents and communities remain current.” As part of the CCP, the county also wants the successful contractor to commit to create a public outreach and education centre and complementary programs. Emon feels a “facility on Hwy 17 is necessary to grab you as you go by” and this will engage the public and heighten the profile of the labs. 4. The delivery of public education via research and published papers and informed commentaries; opinion/editorial pieces; commentary across all media; response to challenges to science and technology missions across the country and in all sectors. Emon believes “we need to brag and advertise our accomplishments.” 5. Request bidders to comment on how they would incentivize local procurement to ensure a significant percentage of the laboratories contracting is sourced locally first. For the CRL site this would be based on rings of influence on the site - County of Renfrew and Pontiac County; eastern Ontario; Ontario; Canada; North America. > CONTINUED ON PAGE 6 NORTH RENFREW TIMES - OCTOBER 29, 2014 - page 5 Community effort delivers one sweet ride RIGHT: Destiny Farrell was one VERY happy girl as she received a brand new threewheeled bike at Canadian Tire in Deep River recently. The bike was made possible by a donation from the Patricia Lair Charitable Foundation, which held a fundraiser earlier this month in honour of the late Mary Ann Keddy, and by local Canadian Tire owner Steve Pike, who gave the foundation a great deal on the bike. Taking part in the presentation were Destiny's parents, Colin and Lizzy Farrell, Mary Ann's son Dan Keddy and daughterin-law Amandah, and Will Fitton of Canadian Tire. Photo: Terry Myers page 6 - NORTH RENFREW TIMES - OCTOBER 29, 2014 County efforts CONTINUED FROM PAGE Members of Oscar Company Group from 3rd Battalion, the Royal Canadian Regiment at Garrison Petawawa practiced patrol tactics during Operation Reassurance in Eastern Europe earlier this month. Operation Reassurance was intended to provide “stability and security” to Canada’s NATO partners “in an environment of escalating Photo: Corporal Dolores Crampton, Directorate of Army Public Affairs threats.” “The goal remains to put in place the conditions for Canada’s nuclear industry to succeed, while reducing cost and risk for Canadian taxpayers over time.” Four groups have already qualified to take the next step in the process, submitting a bid under a “Request for Proposals” (RFP) to operate the labs - the Innovation Canada Alliance (ICA), Canadian Nuclear Energy Alliance (CNEA), Canadian Nuclear Revitalization Partners (CNRP), and Northern Nuclear Laboratories Alliance. Innovation Canada Alliance - Babcock & Wilcox, Cavendish Nuclear and the Battelle Memorial Institute - have been partners since last year, while the CNEA team includes Energy GoCo deadline set to pass CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Joe Oliver, then the federal Minister of Natural Resources, announced the launch of the qualifying round for the GoCo contract back in March, saying the government is “working to bring private-sector rigour and efficiencies to all aspects of the nuclear laboratories.” R A K E the Fall Savings DEEP WOODS CAMO RAIN SUIT 29 #A150 sizes xs - 3x $ Sale ends Nov 8/14 Limited Quantities. 88 reg. 44 $ 95 $ • Sunday, November 2nd • 4:30 pm to 8:30 pm 8988 reg. $13995 #LR4512 sizes 7-14 PEMBROKE The final bidder is expected to get a contract to operate the labs for six years, with the government holding an option to renew for another four. B UFFET www.mandrfeeds.com MICKSBURG The RFP was originally expected to be released this fall, with a “preferred bidder” chosen in the spring and a final contract signed in “summer/fall 2015.” WILD GAME for men and women MOSSY OAK Solutions, CH2M Hill, Lockheed Martin and SNC Lavalin. CNRP is composed of Bechtel Government Services Canada, Hatch Ltd, and Golder Associates, while the Northern Nuclear Laboratories Alliance includes as partners URS corporation, McMaster University and Ontario Power Generation. • SHAWVILLE Bacon Wrapped Duck Bites • Duck Lasagna Elk Meatloaf wrapped in Wild Boar Bacon Crock Pot Apple Venison Roast Swedish Meatballs with Venison Fried Basa • Smoked Trout Salad Roasted Fall Vegetables Homemade Breads, Salads, & Desserts 26.50 $ + tax BOOK YOUR TABLE NOW! The 6 1 3 - 5 8 4 - 9 79 5 Bear’s Den 5 Hwy 17 4 Emon said the county would like to keep as much of the money in the area as possible. 6. Within the GoCo business model, the contractor must not be prevented from becoming engaged in the production of isotopes for any application where there is a supporting business case. Emon stated that “this issue hasn’t been clarified to date” but “all the bidders are saying isotope production is a viable market and will produce cash flow.” 7. The Experimental Loops Fuel Evaluation program in NRU, presently shut down, must be identified as a top priority to be re-established by the contractor to support the nuclear power industry and the Candu reactor system in Canada and around the world. 8. The upgrade and/or expansion of the hot cells facility at CRL must be specifically addressed in the RFP as a priority to be addressed by the contractor. 9. Inclusion in RFP review panel of a knowledgeable County of Renfrew representative. TWO OR THREE Deputy Mayor Anne Giardini commented “this all sounds wonderful, but how much buy-in is there from the government?” Emon had to admit he didn’t know. “We want all nine pieces,” he said, “but realistically if we can get two or three acknowledged as part of the RFP process we will be doing well.” Giardini further questioned if the county is “getting any feedback from the bidders as to what the government is saying?” Emon said “we are getting general answers to specific questions” due in part to the privacy agreements all bidders have had to sign. He stated that “all the bidders are aware of what we are asking for and are comfortable with our recommendations.” Emon reported that the county has recently hired a communications specialist “to get our message to the government and to lobby on our behalf.” He clarified that this move “is not a reflection on local politicians or municipalities” but rather the county has recognized the need “to tailor the message to their (the government’s) way of listening to people.” Emon and county staff will be taking this presentation to all 17 municipalities within the county as well as the city of Pembroke over the next couple of months and will be asking each council to pass a motion in support of the requests and forward it to both the federal and provincial governments. He also noted that they have been asked to speak to the AECL unions on the subject. NORTH RENFREW TIMES - OCTOBER 29, 2014 - page 7 HEAD, CLARA, MARIA Gibson downs two-term reeve Stewart BY VANCE GUTZMAN For the first time in a long time, there was an election for the reeve’s position in the townships of Head, Clara and Maria, and voters took to the polls with gusto after finally getting the chance to exercise their democratic franchise. There had already been a sense that there would be a high voter turnout in the geographically large but sparsely populated municipality after advance polls showed 95 people had already cast their ballots. The final numbers when all the ballots cast on Monday were counted were in favour of current councillor Jim Gibson who, with 148 votes, will replace the incumbent reeve, Tammy-Lea Stewart at the helm of the council table when the new council is sworn into office in December. Stewart, who has served as the reeve of Head, Clara and Maria since 2006, received 114 votes. “I’m tremendously glad that we had such a high voter turnout,” said Gibson when reached for comment on election night, while pointing out that there are only about 151 full-time residents in the municipality. Gibson said he was “cautiously optimistic” about his chances of winning the election and vows to “stay the course” on issues like keeping property taxes low and fighting Queen’s Park on provincial issues impacting Head, Clara and Maria. Stewart, also reached for comment on election night, was equally impressed with the high voter turnout in the municipality, adding she was going to complete the mandate of the current council’s term of office before deciding on any future plans. Debbi Grills, Robert Reid, Calvin Chartrand and Dave Foote, all of whom were acclaimed as councillors, will sit with Gibson at the table for the next four years in office. Jamie Rabishaw 43 Laurentian Hills votes for change CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 Reinwald said that “obviously people were looking for a bit of a change” and said he too would work closely with Rabishaw to ensure a smooth transition. Joining Reinwald at the council table will be a mixed group of veterans and newcomers. Incumbent Councillor Bruce Boucher was acclaimed to his seat representing Ward 1, and he will be joined by returning council members, Deputy Mayor Anne Giardini from Ward 2 and Brenda Blimkie for Ward 3. However, council will have a new representative for Ward 4, as incumbent John Hoyle was defeated by challenger Dennis Hyde. Full results of the vote were as follows: Councillor Ward 4 *Dennis Hyde 120 John Hoyle 94 James Bradley Arkles 46 Councillor Ward 1 Bruce Boucher (acclaimed) Councillor Ward 2 *Anne Giardini 175 Richard Legere 22 Dale Thibeault 44 Councillor Ward 3 *Brenda Blimkie 153 BY TERRY MYERS A strike or lockout affecting scientists and engineers at the Chalk River laboratories may still happen, but it’s not expected anytime soon. Members of the Chalk River Professional Employees Group (CRPEG) could have been in a legal strike position as of October 20. But the bargaining unit, which represents about 750 employees at Chalk River, still has to reach a “Maintenance of Services Agreement” (MSA) with its employer, Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. The MSA would cover the provision of essential services during any work stoppage. CRPEG president Jonathan Fitzpatrick said representatives of the bargaining unit met with AECL and a mediator for two days earlier this month, but the two sides were not able to reach an agreement. The union has now appealed the issue to the Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB). Fitzpatrick said the earliest a hearing could be scheduled is late this year or early in 2015. Until that happens and an MSA is in place, no strike or lockout will occur. “It’s unlikely at this point” that there will be any work stoppage before Christmas, he said. > CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 New showcase of the latest and largest selection of blinds in the Ottawa Valley. Renfrew County District School Board trustee *Marjorie Adam 380 Barbara Basso 222 SAVE 75 Mayor: *John Reinwald 512 Dick Rabishaw 425 No strike soon for Chalk River professionals $ until Nov. 30, 2014 a fresh new look to our Blind Department! Imagination. Innovation. Inspiration. 31 st Up to Beachcomber Power Guard Heatshield Covers seal in precious heat in any season. BRING IN THIS AD it’s your ticket to savings! Offer valid at Blok Pools & Hot Tubs location only. ANNIVERSARY SALE STILL ON. 50% off BLINDS. 20% off DRAPERIES, SHEERS & BEDSPREADS Visit the store and with your purchase fill out a ballot for a chance to win an electric fireplace, valued at $2100! Custom Draperies 20 Bennett St. 613-735-6845 Blinds, Bedding & Home Decor 613-735-0370 76 Pembroke St.W. EDITORIAL page 8 - NORTH RENFREW TIMES - OCTOBER 29, 2014 NORTH RENFREW TIMES Published by the Deep River Community Association, Inc. PO Box 310, Deep River, ON K0J 1P0 NRT Editorial Board: H.M. Angell (HMA), D. Janzen (DJ), K. McDonald (KMD), T. Myers (TM), S. Sunder (SS) - chair A fresh start Monday was the last voting day for municipal and school board elections in Ontario. While we value and respect the work done by our school board trustees, we shall discuss their elections on another day. As Ontario has four different school board systems, a discussion of those elections also entails an examination of the four school boards. Until a few days before the deadline for filing of nomination papers, it appeared that Deep River`s municipal elections would be a big yawn, as there were not enough candidates to fill the five councillor seats, and only one candidate each for the positions of mayor and reeve. Fortunately, a few days before the deadline, we had not only a second candidate for mayor but also 11 candidates for the five councillor positions. The entry of the additional candidates energized the local political scene. There was a huge turnout of Deep Riverites at the all-candidates meeting. Childs Auditorium was filled to the rafters and all the candidates were in attendance. According to reports published in the NRT, the allcandidates meeting in Laurentian Hills was also well attended. The presence of large numbers of voters at these meetings is a sure sign that democracy is alive and well in North Renfrew. The results of the local elections are printed elsewhere in this issue of the NRT. We take this opportunity to salute all the candidates who ran for election in order to serve our communities. Our democratic process will not function properly unless we have enough candidates to hold an election. We congratulate the successful candidates and wish them luck in their journey of public service. We hope that the newly elected councils in our towns will function harmoniously. Deep River and Laurentian Hills have more in common than just the two landfill sites. Whether we like it or not, the future and fortunes of the two towns are intertwined. The North Renfrew area is in transition and many of the issues affecting the area, such as the “planned privatization” of the operations of its main employer, AECL, improvements to Highway 17, the provision of extra beds for long-term care patients, and the development of affordable seniors housing, depend upon the actions of higher levels of governments. Our municipal leaders will have better success in influencing the powers that be in Ottawa and Queen’s Park if they make a united case for the needs of North Renfrew. The recent elections have provided the municipal councils with an opportunity to make a fresh start; we urge them to put past grievances and grudges behind them and to co-operate and collaborate for the benefit of their residents. SS THE “ATLANTIS PROJECT” Improvements to the marina were not a hugely positive consideration when making my municipal election choices. Still, it could be argued that it affords 320 degree access by boat. Mike Thompson LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Old boys club? How much power do school board trustees really have? The answers I get from our North Renfrew trustee are often vague and evasive. Now I think I know why. It appears that trustees swear an oath of allegiance to the board. (The oath for York is accessible online and I assume ours isn’t much different). Trustees provide feedback from the public to the board executive, but can be included/excluded from meetings as the executive sees fit. I was under the impression that trustees were the keepers of the public purse, but if boards can meet privately to make decisions, that becomes moot. And, with trustees “sworn to allegiance” what kind of “access-to-information” does the public really have? Add to that the fact that boards are often comprised of former principals - all beholden to some degree to previous board members - and you propagate the perfect “Old Boys Club” that does exactly as it pleases. Ann J Thompson Forced out Very soon the workers at AECL Chalk River Laboratories will be forced to walk off the job, my father among them. They are striking because in the pending sale of the lab to private ownership, the government has overlooked ensuring that their pensions would be cared for. Now after years of paying into the pension plans of the Crown corporation they are ineligible to draw from it. Worse, the new owners have not agreed to match it. The welfare of families are at risk, as is the hard earned savings of the workers at AECL. Save for a handful of articles scattered here and there, no one seems to be paying any attention. Even the MP for the riding where AECL Chalk River is located, Cheryl Gallant, ignored the workers’ concerns since this spring. Last week she released a statement assuring them that she was going to make sure the government had their back, by putting a motion on the floor of the House of Commons. She did get a motion on the order paper, but it will be months before it is actually brought to the attention of Parliament. CONTINUED ON PAGE 23 NORTH RENFREW TIMES - OCTOBER 29, 2014 - page 9 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Stop discrimination against older drivers Attached is a letter to the Minister of Transportation of Ontario. I am protesting about having to take a driving test and requesting that the zero tolerance rule for drivers over 80 years be dropped. Recently there has been a great deal of discussion on the need for more housing for seniors so they can remain in Deep River. Speaking personally, and I doubt that I am alone on this, I am more likely to leave Deep River because I have lost my driver’s licence than because I can’t find a smaller house. Dear Minister, Allan Smith I turned 80 on August 6 and had to renew my driver’s licence. At the education session I had to attend, I was told that I would have to undergo a road test before my licence could be renewed because of one speeding ticket the previous March. This is the only ticket I have had in years. Apparently there is a zero tolerance for drivers over 80 and that the demerit point system does not apply. I have since passed the driving test but learned that any future violation, no matter how minor, will require retaking the driver test. I am a widower living in a small town with no public transport where losing my licence would severely affect my independence and require me to get help from friends and neighbours for day to day living. This zero tolerance puts me under unnecessary stress and also added risk. Two weeks ago I had to go to Kitchener (six hours each way) to visit my son. This drive required using the 401 highway and I felt totally vulnerable driving at the 100 km/h speed limit instead of keeping up with !"#$%&"!'( !"#$%&" !"#$%&'()"*+,+,+(*-(."/0(1%$%2#"3( The help you need to get the job you want. B38,'C008.*'@'DEFGH'EIJ@FJFJ 45(1"'+67/*-(8$"9:()"*+,+,+(;<( =-&>+?(@(A#%>+?(5BCC(8=(@(DBCC()=( !3-*448-*'C008.*'@'DEFGH'KIL@FJFJ 4(EF+GH6+%&(!*#""*:(I&%*(8:(.""H(1%$"#(;< =-&>+?(@(A#%>+?(5BCC(8=(@(DBCC()= the traffic while being passed on both sides by cars and large transport trucks travelling over 120 km/h. The government claims its policy is to encourage senior citizens to remain independent as long as possible. Setting tougher rules for older drivers will not accomplish this. It is also contrary to our human rights legislation on age discrimination of which Canada is justly proud. I look forward to hearing that you have ordered a review of the rules and will change them where necessary to ensure that older drivers are not being treated differently from other drivers for no defensible reason. Another problem needing correcting relates to temporary licences. I was issued one to cover the time between my birthday and my driving test date. I was subsequently pulled over when a police car equipped with the latest radar indicated that the driver possibly had no licence. The officer checked to ensure I had a licence and phoned to check it was in order but was at a loss to explain why my licence was not registered against the car plates. He suggested I contact Transport Ontario to have this corrected before driving to Kitchener. When I checked, I was told that department policy is not to add temporary licence numbers against car plates to whatever list they keep. This makes no sense. To finish on a more positive note. Your staff that I dealt with during this whole sad fiasco were first class and could not have been more helpful. This included the counsellor at the education session, the staff at the driver test centre in Pembroke, the officer who pulled me over and the driver examiner. Allan Smith !"#$%&"'()*+',-./'0* 122','3*4(/$53'6 !' ())*))+*,-'.*,-/*'01/'!*.1,2' &3/**/'3,2'!*40'"+5416+*,-'7*,*08!' "+5416+*,-'.19,)*448,:'3,2'.3/**/' *;541/3-81, !' (..*))'-1'.9//*,-'43<19/'+3/=*-' %,01/+3-81, !' !9551/-'01/'619->'3,2'-**,3:*/) !' "29.3-81,'3,2'-/38,8,:'8,01/+3-81, !' (..*))'-1'?**=46'*@A1<'48)J866(3"#$%K"3(+#"(7%6%&'/+6:(L#""(+&>( K-&L%>"&*%+6(L-#(+66(K-GG/&%*?(G"G7"#3 TRY ONE INSTORE NOW! 613-584-1116 E L RA N Motorized Lift Chair Multiple colours & styles available for order to suit your needs! CAHOON’S PHARMACY Glendale Plaza, Deep River CLOSED SUNDAYS THIS WEEK Items are listed free for non-profit community groups. To have an upcoming event listed, call the NRT at 584-4161 or email <[email protected]> before 10 am Monday. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, Free Walk-in Counselling Clinic, no appointment needed North Renfrew Family Services (also Mondays - for information, call 584-3358) * 10 am - 4 pm, Canadian Clock Museum fall/winter hours (Tuesday to Saturday, confirm at 584-9687), 60 James St., Deep River * 12-1 pm, Soup & Sandwich Luncheon, St. Andrew’s United Church, Chalk River * 1:15 pm, Social Bridge, sponsored by Friends of the Library, Deep River Library program room * 7:30 pm, GriefShare program (weekly to December 17), St. Andrew’s United Church, Chalk River (for information, call 584-3618) * THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 6:30 pm, Lions bingo, Chalk River Lions Hall * 6:30-10 pm, Jam Night, everyone welcome - talent and audience, Chalk River Legion 7 pm, Al-Anon meeting, everyone welcome, Laurentian Hills municipal hall, Point Alexander * FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 10-11:20 am, Coffee morning, everyone welcome, Deep River Community Church * 6-8 pm, “Trick or Can,” St. Barnabas Church youth food drive, door to door Deep River 8 pm, Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, Laurentian Hills municipal hall, Point Alexander * SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 11 am - 4 pm, Deep River Community Craft Fair, Mackenzie Community School 1-4 pm, “Pretty Beads” workshop, Chalk River Legion SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 11 am - 4 pm, Deep River Community Craft Fair, Mackenzie Community School 2-4 pm, Grief Share presents “Surviving the Holidays,” St. Andrew’s United Church, Chalk River (for information, call 5843618) MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 10 am - 1 pm, Deep River and Area Food Bank open (except holidays), at the Deep River and District Hospital (for more information, phone 584-2484) * 1 pm, Golden Oldies Euchre Club, CR Legion * 7:30 pm, Deep River Choral Group, Childs Auditorium, MCS * 8 pm, Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, Laurentian Hills municipal hall, Point Alexander * TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 12:30 pm, Deep River & Area 49ers euchre, Deep River Legion * 6:30 pm, Stitch & Gab, Chalk River Legion * 7 pm, Duplicate Bridge Club, Faith Lutheran Church, DR * WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 2 pm, “Aging Well Theatre,” hosted by the Jabez Blanket Ministry, Our Lady of Good Counsel parish hall, Hwy 17 Deep River An asterisk (*) indicates weekly events. page 10 - NORTH RENFREW TIMES - OCTOBER 29, 2014 Seniors Friendship Club BUS TRIP “SMILES” ALL AROUND FOR HOSPITAL DONATION Tim Hortons annual “Smile Cookie” campaign was again a big success, raising $4,026 for the Deep River and District Hospital Foundation. Foundation co-ordinator Amy Joyce, left, and the hospital’s chief executive officer, Gary Sims, at right, were happy to accept the donation from store owners Shen and Ania Breckon and manager Melanie Webdale. Joyce said donations from the Smile Cookie campaign this year will be used for the priority needs of the DRDH, which this year include the purchase of a $20,000 medical defibrillator. Photo: Vance Gutzman Two Grannies’ gala events coming soon “Lush... choclatey... full-bodied... trace of black pepper... undertone of blackberry... crisp... silky... hint of tobacco... aroma of burnt leather... refined... oaked... opulent... unbalanced... toasty... flamboyant...” These are just a few of the terms you may hear at the Grannies’ Gala Wine Tasting at St. Barnabas Church on Friday, November 7 starting at 7 pm. With a graduate sommelier from Ottawa, the event will feature seven or more different wines from South Africa. South African wines, though perhaps less familiar than those from France or California, Argentina, Australia or even Niagara, have been chosen because South Africa is one of the countries where the Grannies through the Stephen Lewis Foundation are fighting hard against the ravages of HIV/AIDS. Tickets, which will include crackers, bread and cheeses as well as coffee and treats, must be purchased from the Olive Tree by November 1 at the latest so that quantities of wine may be calculated. The Gala Wine Tasting promises to be an event unique in the history of the town, but it is not the only Grannies’ special fund raising activity on the weekend. On Saturday, November 8, starting at 11:30 am, there will be a sale of beautifully embroidered linens and fine jewellery in the Deep River Library program room. For Christmas presents, for treasures to pass on to future generations, for adornments for yourself and your home, don’t miss this sale! No matter how long it’s been since your loved one died, grief can make the holidays a painful time. But there’s hope. Join us for an encouraging seminar that will help you survive the holidays and discover new reasons to enjoy them again. November 2, 2 - 4pm St. Andrew’s United Church, Chalk River ON For further information: 613-584-3618 COMPUTER COURSE The first computer course on MS Word began on Tuesday, October 28. You will have been notified if you are registered for this course. The second class is on Tuesday, November 11, and the third class is on Tuesday, November 18. DEFIBRILLATOR COURSE FLU SHOTS A free Community Defibrillator Course has been scheduled for Wednesday, November 12 from 6-8 pm in the Deep River town hall (EOC Room) and Saturday, November 22 from 1-3 pm at the Deep River Library. Community members are welcome to attend either session and should confirm their attendance with Christine Armstrong at the Recreation Department at 584-2000 ext 103. The trainer can accommodate a maximum of 15 participants per session. Please call ahead to confirm your spot. Defibrillators save lives. Please help support your community. There will be three flu shot clinic days for FHT patients FUN AFTERNOON Help for those dealing with grief during the holidays Surviving the Holidays This year the Seniors Friendship Club will host the annual shopping bus to Ottawa. We will visit the Bayshore and Rideau Shopping Centres. It will take place on Saturday, November 22. The cost is $60 for members. If you are not a member, you need to buy a membership for $15 so that you are covered by our insurance. Please note that our club is open to adults who wish to take part in the activities we offer, which are mainly senior oriented. If you feel that two shopping centres in one day are too tiring, take a friend, or a book, and enjoy the passing crowds, the scenery and the meal. The price includes the bus trip and dinner at Tuckers Market Place. Seats are still available, but register soon. The deadline for payment is Wednesday, November 5. For more details, please call Diane Davis at 584-3033 or email [email protected] or Elaine Findlay, 584 2244 or email [email protected]. 8:30am - 4pm Monday, November 3 Monday, November 10 Monday, November 17 Please note the last shot will be administered at 3:45 PM North Renfrew Family Health Team 117 Banting Dr., Deep River 613-584-1037 8:30am - 4:30pm • closed 12noon - 1pm On Wednesday November 12, 1:30 pm at the Christian Education Centre, come out and enjoy a fun afternoon of skits, songs and poems, written and performed by seniors for seniors. You will have an opportunity to meet the performers after the hourlong show as together we enjoy a cup of coffee, tea and homemade goodies. NORTH RENFREW TIMES - OCTOBER 29, 2014 - page 11 CHRISTMAS CRAFT WORKSHOP Laurentian Hills Library The Friends of the Library will be hosting a Christmas Craft workshop this November over the course of two afternoons. Wednesday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 26 from 1:30-3 pm in the reading room of the Point Alexander Library. The cost to participate includes all materials and help. The craft is an ornament of cross stitch inserts surrounded by folded fabric in a star shape. Please pre-register by calling the library at 584-2714. Extra kits are available. They make a wonderful Christmas gift! KNITTERS GROUP Like it or not, fall is upon us once again. Why not gather up your yarn and come join our friendly group of knitters for an afternoon of tea, talk and textiles? They’re always willing to offer advice, and may just be able to get you started on your next cozy project. Want to knit a scarf before the real cold weather hits? This could be your chance to get the ball (of wool) rolling! Where: Point Alexander branch, Thursday afternoons at 1:30-3 pm. CHILDREN’S STORY TIME With school back in swing, you may be wondering what to do with your toddler aged children. Every week we run a preschool story time and craft for children and parents alike. There is no fee, and drop ins are welcome, so bring your little ones today! Where: Point Alexander Branch, Tuesday mornings at 10:45 am, Chalk River Branch, Tuesday morning at 10 am. STORY TIME ANY TIME The Chalk River library is bringing back Story time anytime! Just come in whenever the library is open and read some books with the librarian! As always there is a scheduled story time with craft on Tuesdays at 10 am or our new Story Time Kits if you would rather do story time at home. Each kit comes with a list of books available at the library, activities and craft ideas. Where: Chalk River Branch, runs concurrent with library hours. TAKE HOME PACKS Miss a story time? Have a child who loves to read at home? The Laurentian Hills Public Library is pleased to offer story time take home packs to help entertain your little ones by keeping the theme of a story going longer. Each pack contains various games, colouring pages, flash cards and toys relating to a book or a theme of children’s picture books found in our library. All are uniquely put together and can be checked out like a library book. Where: Both Chalk River and Point Alexander Branches. Inquire within or by phone for more information. HOURS The Point Alexander library is open Monday 6:30 8:30 pm, Tuesday 10 am - noon and 1 - 3 pm, Wednesday 10 am – noon, and 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Thursday 10 am - noon and 1 - 3 pm, and Saturday 10 am - noon. The Chalk River library is open Tuesday 6 - 8 pm, Wednesday 3 - 5 pm, Thursday & Friday 1 - 4 pm, Saturday 10 am - noon. Chayce Clouthier, 4, was the winner of the grand prize draw in the NRT’s Fire Prevention Week “Junior Firefighter Word Search” contest, sponsored by the Deep River Fire Fighters Association Local 1276. Firefighter Lindsay Meilleur presented Chayce with his prize, a gift card for Giant Tiger, on Friday afternoon. Photo: Terry Myers Get the flu shot every year Everyone is susceptible to getting the flu. It can cause serious health complications and even death, particularly for children under five, pregnant women, seniors and people with underlying health conditions. That’s why Ontario is once again offering a free flu shot for everyone six months of age and older who lives, works or goes to school in the province. Starting last week, the free flu vaccine is available at doctors’ offices and at community and workplace flu immunization clinics. It is also available for those five years of age and older FREE Community Defibrillator Training Community Defibrillator Course 6 - 8 pm, Wednesday, November 12 at the Town Hall (EOC Room) AND 1 - 3 pm, Saturday, November 22 at the Deep River Library The trainer can accommodate a maximum of 15 participants per session. Interested participants are encouraged to contact the Recreation Department at (613) 584-2000 ext 103 to reserve their spot. Corporation of the Town of Deep River www.deepriver.ca Recreation Dept. 613-584-2000 ext. 103 Deep River Community Pool 613-584-2112 through trained pharmacists at almost 2,400 pharmacies across Ontario. The Renfrew County and District Health Unit will be offering flu shot clinics throughout the county this November and December. In our area, clinics will be held Wednesday, November 12 from 10 am to 12 pm at the Head, Clara, Maria community hall in Stonecliffe, and Thursday, November 13 from 3-7 pm at the Real Hope Christian Assembly on Highway 17 in Deep River. craffati r deep river ity School Mackenzie Commun 87 Brockhouse Way, 11am to 4pm November 1 & 2 DOOR PRIZES!!! Indie Crafters • Designers Jewelry • Clothing • Fine Art Plush Items • Sweets & Treats F R E E Sponsored by MCS Interact Club and The Knights of Columbus Admission ! page 12 - NORTH RENFREW TIMES - OCTOBER 29, 2014 Warden to make clean shave County of Renfrew Warden Peter Emon is stepping up and shaving it off again this year in support of the global campaign, “Movember.” During November each year, “Movember” is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces in Canada and around the world. The goal is to raise vital funds and increase awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and male mental wellness. During a break of the October 29 county council meeting, Warden Emon will shave his facial hair and begin anew to grow a moustache in support of the Movember campaign. Each year nearly 24,000 new cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed in Canada and close to 4,000 Canadian men die of the disease every year. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Canadian men and is the second largest cause of male can- It is time again to remind everyone of all the activities taking place at St. Andrew’s United Church as November rolls onto our calendars. The first event takes place on Sunday, November 2. Our church will be celebrating another anniversary as services have been held in the Village of Chalk River at St. Andrew’s since 1875. That is an amazing legacy as we think of all the families who have gathered to worship God at the church through that period of time. On the afternoon of November 2, GriefShare will be hosting a ‘Surviving the Holidays” event seminar for people facing the holidays after a loved one’s death. This helpful, encouraging seminar features video interviews with top cer deaths in Canada. It’s more common than most people are aware of. In fact, one in seven men will develop prostate cancer during their lifetime and one in 28 will die of it. The good news is that if detected and treated early, there is a 95 per cent survival rate associated with prostate cancer. Emon hopes that his example of participating in Movember will help alleviate some of the fears men have about getting checked and further increase awareness and support from county residents in the fight against prostate cancer. The Movember Foundation is the leading global organization committed to changing the face of men’s health. The Movember community has raised $574 million to date and funded over 800 programs in 21 countries. Christian experts on grief and recovery topics as seen from a Biblical perspective and personal stories from people who have experienced the holidays after bereavement. Combined with the video presentation, there will be group discussion of the topics presented and a takehome workbook with more insights and ideas. The seminar is at the church on Sunday, November 2 from 2 to 4 pm. Call Larry and Heather Wiegand at 584-3618 or email [email protected] for more information. The men will be hosting a Men’s Breakfast on Saturday, November 8 at 9 am. Come and enjoy a hearty breakfast and hear some of the past AECL employees tell of their working days at CRNL. The Soup and Sandwich Luncheon, Bake Sale and Silent Auction will take place on Saturday November 15 at 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. The Bake Table is a flurry of activity and the fellowship and fun are priceless – and so are the amazing items in the Silent Auction. Valentine Pynn was in the spotlight as an animated Rapunzel on Sunday, dancing the afternoon away as the Chalk River and Area Lions Club played host to its annual Halloween Dance, which featured what appeared to be a record-breaking turnout of children who were gearing up for tricks and treats this coming Friday evening. Photo: Vance Gutzman Jabez group to host Aging Well Theatre The Jabez Blanket Ministry is hosting the Aging Well Theatre on Wednesday, November 5, at 2 pm, at the church hall of Our Lady of Good Counsel. If you want to laugh til you cry, then you want to be there! This group of “aging well” characters are hi- HALLOWEEN NIGHT TRICK or CAN 6 - 8 pm • Friday, Oct. 31 St. Barnabas Church youth Non-perishable Food Drive If your house is missed, please donate in downtown drop boxes. Thank you for your support! larious and entertaining. Refreshments and goodies available, along with a sale of fabulous handmade hats for all ages and some baked goods. All proceeds go to the ministry to continue providing Backpacks of Hope to orphans worldwide. Admission is free. Deep River Nursery School & Childcare Centre ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 7pm, Tuesday, November 25 Mackenzie Community School Vision: Developing confidence through imagination and discovery. WWW.NORTHRENFREWTIMES.COM NORTH RENFREW TIMES - OCTOBER 29, 2014 - page 13 Our Fun in the Sun winner for October was Earl and Mary Gagnon with ticket #24, the seller was Amy Croteau. The other winners for the past year were: Nancy Morley, Doris and Wayne Bowes, Joey Thomas, Steve McAuley, John and Karen Murphy, Paul Tremblay, Colleen Moore, Glen and Mary Law, Joan Hallett, John and Teresa Mislan, Deborah Desrochers. Some tickets are still available with 12 trips, one draw per month and only 250 tickets for sale. Trips range in value from $2,000 to $3,000; call 584-4180 for more information. CRAFT FAIR The Deep River Craft Fair is planned for Saturday, November 1 and Sunday, November 2 at Mackenzie Community School from 11 am to 4 pm, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and MCS Rotary Interacters. For information call Ken McDonald at 584-3242. Golden Oldies Euchre Club Euchre results from games played Monday, October 20 read as follows: High lady - Norma Pettigrew Second - Glenda Schroeder Most loners - Norma Pettigrew High man - Bill McKay Second - Gord Stewart Most loners - Gerald Marion The 49ers played euchre October 21. The results were: High Lady, Eunice Moore. Shirley Lallier took the most loners and second place. High Man, Les Collicott 2nd High, Jim Morel Most loners, Ken McKee. Local potters to show in Eganville On November 7 and 8, the Watershed Gallery in Eganville is proud to present “Women on Fire,” an exhibition of pottery and sculpture by local artists Kathryn Kasaboski, Edie English and Rui Xi The three women are all members of the Deep River Potters Guild. The exhibition will run on Friday, November 7 from 4 to 9 pm, and Saturday, November 8 from 10 am to 4 pm. All are welcome. Students cast ballots in municipal vote Wednesday and Friday this past week marked wonderful days for democracy at St. Anthony’s Catholic School in Chalk River. Eight candidates in the local municipal election attended an all-candidates forum on Wednesday morning and spoke with the entire school, answering tough questions from the students about the local business park, road safety, and maintenance of the local outdoor rink. Mayoral candidates Dick Rabishaw and John Reinwald, along with candidates for councillor (Anne Giardini, Dale Thibeault, Jamie Rabishaw, Bradley Arkles, John Hoyle, and Denis Hyde) explained why they chose to run in the election, and explained how they would work to make our community a better place to live. Candidate Brenda Blimkie was unable to attend the event, but took time to respond to the students’ questions earlier in the week. Friday morning marked ballot day for the students at St. Anthony’s who participated in the Student Vote program. Students young and old marked their candidates of choice on ballots to be counted and released on Monday, alongside the municipal election Students at St. Anthony’s School learned a great lesson in how the democratic results. process works last week, casting their “ballots” in a municipal vote. Senior students helped Kindergartens to identify their chosen canRabishaw out-polled Reinwald by a marWard 3, meanwhile, was the only one to didates from pictures, while older classes gin of 87-23. change faces at the table, with Jamie Ramarked their ballots after careful considerGiardini won Ward 2 with 46 votes. bishaw beating the incumbent Blimkie by a ation. Thibeault placed second with 36. Richard margin of 82-29. Student Vote is a nationwide program Legere, who did not attend the aimed at encouraging civic participation in forum, finished third with 26 students, and hopefully spurring more votes votes. from parents and family. Hoyle, meanwhile, retained When all the ballots were counted on Ward 4 with 56 votes. Hyde election day, three of the four incumbent placed second at 30 and candidates retained their seats at the council Arkles followed up in third table. As I have gone door-to-door and with 25. met many of you at special events, you have given me your ideas, your experiences and your warm reception. Thank You Deep River! Thank You I would like to take this opportunity to thank our community for their support over the last four years. We have collectively enjoyed a great many successes and we proudly leave our community in a better place. I extend my personal thanks to the skilled and dedicated employees of our municipality. It has been an honour to work with you and I am proud of what we have been able to achieve together. I extend my best wishes and support to our newly elected Council. Respectfully. David Thompson My heartfelt appreciation for your support and my thanks to a dedicated campaign team. Alan and I feel fortunate to be living in such an amazing community! Joan Lougheed (submitted for publication on Oct. 24th, before Election Results known) page 14 - NORTH RENFREW TIMES - OCTOBER 29, 2014 Deep River Community Church By the time this gets printed, the 10,000 Villages Craft Fair will be done for another year. It is assumed from all the interest and preparation, that this event was so successful that 10,001 Villages showed up. The Men’s Breakfast should have been noted in last week’s article; however, for anyone interested, these wake-up calls take place on the last Sunday of each month. Please phone Rev Andy McKee at 584-9040 to let him know you plan to attend. The photo directory is still to come. By now your physical and mental makeovers should be complete, so if you haven’t already done so, please phone the church office at 584-2812 to book an appointment to have your picture taken. Newcomers find these directories a great help in identifying one old timer from another. The dates available are October 31, November 1-2, November 8 or 9. On Halloween, Friday, October 31, children of the Sunday School are encouraged to attend a 6 pm costume party at the home of Paul Evans (103 Frontenac Crescent). This will be an opportunity to share supper, take another look at his collection of beverage glasses, make polite conversation about each other’s costume, sample his candy cauldron, and prowl the neighbourhood for even more goodies. As a reminder, on November 6 from 12 to 4 pm, a luncheon, card and games afternoon will be held in the CE Centre. Tickets are available through the church office, Elaine Findlay (5842244), or Jacquie Slater (584-3677). An evening with Valdy live within the sanctuary will take place on Thursday, November 20, at 7 pm. Ticket proceeds are to be split between the church and the Syrian Refugee fund run by the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. A special discount price is also on offer whereby a buyer can get the Valdy ticket and the “Miss Caledonia” ticket (THEOP on November 21). Tickets are available at both the Olive Tree and the church office (584-2812). For anyone having difficulty getting to either of those outlets, additional tickets will be available at the “Laurentian Creations” booth at the upcoming Deep River Craft Fair, or via 584-1199. Finally, at the time of writing, the recent tragic events in Ottawa happened just yesterday. Understandably, there is a lot of worry whenever our country seems “under attack.” However, it is hoped that common sense will prevail. Protect our first responders, but follow examples such as the British population during the bombing of London: “Keep calm, and carry on.” Peace. MATCH UP To put a free notice in Match-Up, phone the NRT office at 584-4161, or email <[email protected]>. JACKET: A man’s black rain jacket, ICE brand, went missing outside Childs Auditorium at Mackenzie Community School at the last Deep River Symphony concert on October 18. If anyone comes across it, please call Bill Holtslander at 584-3635. SIGNS: The votes are in. If anyone is looking to dispose of political signs (candidates?), they could be recycled for a local project. Please call Pat Albrecht at 584-1640. JACKET: A brand new, girl’s black jacket (shell) with a hood, size extra small, Marmot brand, was lost recently. If you think you may have found it, please call 584-9776. BENCH: THEOP is looking to borrow a “country style” bench, 4 ft long x 14” wide. The bench is needed for the next production, “Miss Caledonia,” on November 21. A small, unobtrusive modification has to be made to hold the performer’s baton. If you have a suitable bench and would consider lending it for the show, please call Bruce Smith at 584-1345. RADIO/CD: Call 584-2238 if you have use for a radio-CD/cassette player, 22” wide by 11” high by 8” deep. The radio still works but the CD and cassette functions are not too reliable. SNOWSUITS, ETC: Once again donations are welcome of snow jackets, snow pants, warm gloves/mittens, boots and hats for the Renfrew County Child Poverty Action Network to distribute to local children and teens in need. Donations can be dropped off at the Innovation Canada Alliance office at 43 Champlain St. If you have any questions, please call 584-4333. Molly McNeely may be just nine months old but she knows what she likes, as she and her mother Annelise took in the many items for sale at the “10,ooo Villages” craft fair on Saturday. Ninety percent of the sale’s proceeds go to the 10,000 Villages organization, from which a substantial proportion flows back as fair wages to the craft makers in the developing world. The remainder goes to the Stephen Lewis Foundation for its work on AIDS in Africa. Photo: Vance Gutzman The formidable team of Mary Fehrenbach and Gail Bell continue to rack up master points. This marks the third week in a row that they scored a first place. The master points accumulated during evening play will count towards the Rounding trophy to be awarded at the end of the season. NORTH/SOUTH First: Mary Fehrenbach and Gail Bell (66%); Second: Pravin Shah and Andy McKee (54%); Third: Beryl Childs and Sandy Towner (54%); Fourth: Joyce and Ed Aiston (53%). EAST/WEST - First: Tony and Paula McLaughlin (62%); Second: Fran Muirhead and Gyula Pech (56%); Third: Geoffrey Edwards and Rosemary Nishimura (51%); Fourth: Candy Bishop and Therese Fulford (50%). The Duplicate Bridge club meets every Tuesday at the Faith Lutheran Church at 7:15 pm. DID YOU KNOW? According to the website Against All Odds, a “guaranteed 7 No Trump” hand (in which you have all four aces and no possible loser regardless of the remaining distribution and opening lead) is 169,066,442 to 1. NORTH RENFREW TIMES - OCTOBER 29, 2014 - page 15 Help! We’re in need of five more Shuffleboard players in order to get our season started. Play will always take place on Sundays at 11 am, 1 pm or 3 pm and is open to everyone. If you want to join in the fun, call Hazel at 589-2814. Last Saturday was a busy day at the Legion hosting both 4-Hand Euchre in the afternoon and our Halloween Adult Party in the evening. Well it seems that our Halloween bash proved to be loads of fun and we’d like to thank our entertainment chairperson, Judi Howe and her everpresent volunteers for organizing it and running it. All your hard work is very much appreciated! Here is a list of the Euchre winners: in 1st place were Lorie MacDonald, Nancy Dunham, Charlie Dunham and Lawrence Lachance; in 2nd place, we have Angela McCauley, Clara McCauley, Vicki Ladouceur and Victor McBride; and in 3rd place, we find Dawn Nykorak, Lori Clouthier, Jim Richards and Ed Nykorak. The title of Most Loners went to Charlie Dunham. HONOURS & AWARDS BANQUET Remember, all Ordinary members (members who have been in the military), you are entitled to one free ticket to our Honours & Awards Banquet which takes place on Saturday, November 8. Cocktail hour starts at 5:30 pm followed by a delicious four-course catered meal featuring chicken breast in wine sauce at 6:30 pm. Tickets are available at the Branch and must be purchased by Tuesday, November 4. For further informa- Every Set of Lost Keys Has a Story “We lost our keys at a hockey game out of town, including our expensive-to-replace smart key for the car. Our War Amps key tag did its job when our keys were returned to us last week by courier, much to our relief.” – War Amps supporter The Key Tag Service – it’s free and it works. Nearly 14,000 sets of lost keys are returned every year. Order key tags online. The War Amps 1 800 250-3030 waramps.ca The War Amps does not receive government grants. Charitable Registration No.: 13196 9628 RR0001 tion, call Irene at 589-9739. This Banquet is not just for Legion members; everyone is welcome. Where else can you go out on a Saturday night and get a great meal plus a chance to vote on who the winners should be in the children’s Remembrance Day Poster contest - all for $20? Our Poppy Chairman, Frank Russell, would like to remind you that you can preorder a wreath for the Remembrance Day ceremony by calling him at 589-2301. HALLOWEEN PARTY No cover, no cover, no cover – It’s a ‘time warp” at the Legion Friday, October 31 the goblins and ghosters be out for a Karaoke blast of scary fun kiddies (old enough to drink). Come as your Favourite Rock Legend or wannabe and scare the house down. If you can ghoul it, bring a non-perishable goodie for the food bank. Come on down and “show me the way” to make sure “I believe in music”. To ensure you are not turned in to a pumpkin at 11 pm, please bring an appetizer to share. The Rusty Dillabough Memorial Draw is back and back with a bang. The place started just like it ended last year – packed. A big thanks goes out to all the sellers, the ticket buyers and of course the MC of the day, the Welsh Walsh. Just to keep us in line the man of mirth (Earl the pearl) was in at- 1+2'3%R.'"$" 1+2'3%R.'"$"0. '"$"0. %H> > ! Of course, we will once more be conducting a Remembrance Day ceremony at our Legion on Tuesday, November 11 starting at 10:45 am, followed by free soup & sandwiches. This Tuesday, as usual, we’re hosting our “Stitch & Gab” (renamed for publishing purposes) group which gets together at 6:30 pm for stitchers & knitters of all levels. And on Thursday, there’s another Jam Night starting at 6:30 pm. So plan to come over and share your talents or gather a coutendance to make sure we didn’t make a mess of things. Winners of the big bucks were Mary terHuurne, Shirley Jay, Francis Mattie, Diane Dillabough, Lorraine Shanahan, Owen Wiseman, June West, Diane Hetu, Bob Almon, Kait Hawley, Wendy & Brad Roblin, Luke Beamish, Doris Larochelle & Wayne Bowes, Pat Inglis. Barb Clouthier was pulled for the attendance draw but was not there so next week’s attendance draw will be for $30. Run, run now, run fast, run slow, just run, get down to the lounge and bring your money. It’s early bird membership time meaning you can save five big ones off of our membership dues. Right now to join this awesome group of community minded people will only cost $50. ple of friends and come listen and enjoy! Don’t forget that this Saturday, November 1, we will be hosting a Pretty Beads Workshop from 1 to 4 pm. Here is a great chance to stock up on impressive-looking Christmas presents with your own “Pandora-style” bracelet choosing seven beads from a stockpile of hundreds. You can pay with cash, of course, or with Mastercard or Visa and Rhonda McDougall, who runs it, will be sharing the profits with our Branch. REMEMBRANCE DINNER As Remembrance Day approaches, for those wishing a wreath to remember a lost veteran family member, please call Marion Chennette at 584-2046. Our branch is proud to report that Maven Catering will be providing our Remembrance dinner on Sunday, November 9, cocktails at 5 pm, dinner at 6 pm. The menu will be your choice of Apple & Cranberry Glazed Pork Tenderloin or Honey Roasted Chicken Breast served with Hearts of Romaine Caesar Salad, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Root Vegetable Medley and Spiced Carrot Cake with Maple Cream Cheese Icing. Tickets are available at the Legion lounge with the cut-off date being Friday, November 7. Please get your tickets soon. The euchre fun Thursday results were as follows: Hi lady Jailyn Lallier, who also scooped most loners. 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All the teams seem to be improving slowly as muscle memory seems to be returning faster for some than others. We hope to have news from our seniors and the ladies league by the next update. Have a great week and keep it between the gutters. SPORTSWEEK Although they came out on the losing end of a 36-0 score to the Arnprior Redmen last week, the Mackenzie Mustangs treated the home field fans to a great game as they put the wraps on their 2014 football season. Photo: Vance Gutzman MACKENZIE SPORTS Junior girls rally for big basketball win Last week, the Mackenzie Mustangs’ 2014 football season came to its end. The game’s score was not how the boys had wished to finish off the season but they displayed true character. Throughout these weeks, the team has shown fortitude, commitment, and perseverance and they would like to thank the teachers for their help and the community for their support. On Tuesday, the junior boys volleyball team travelled to St. Joseph’s High School to face the Jaguars. The boys played exceptionally winning their first two sets 3-0. In the third set, their strong plays started to drift but they regrouped and ended the day with another win. Remarkable contributions were made by Jason Buyers, Nick Osborne, Asa Dillendeck and Max Guérout. The senior team was not quite so lucky losing their sets but they’re hoping to improve next match. Both teams had home games on Monday and Tuesday, about which there will be more information next week. The next time they play is on Thursday at away games. On Thursday, the varsity girls rugby team played in the first round of playoffs versus Arnprior. The Redmen haven’t allowed any points against them in almost two years but the Mackenzie girls succeeded in breaking through Arnprior’s defence and scored a try. Although the game ended up being a loss, the girls should be proud because their coach says it was their best game ever. Also on Thursday, the juniors girls basketball team went to Barry’s Bay to play Madawaska. The girls got off to a slow start ending the first half at a draw of 12-12. But after half-time, they came out flying, scoring 20 points in the third quarter and 20 more in the fourth, only letting in two points by Madawaska. > CONTINUED ON PAGE X WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 10-11 am, Senior’s Skating (M, W, F), Deep River Arena * 11:30 am - 12:45 pm, Adult-Public Swim (split pool), Deep River Pool (M-F) * 3:30-4:30 pm, Senior Swim 55+, Deep River Pool * 4:30-5:30 pm, Public Swim, Deep River Pool * 5:30-6:30 pm, Adult Swim, Deep River Pool * 8:30-10 pm, Deep River Volleyball Club, MCS gyms * THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 3 & 4:30 pm, Mackenzie junior & senior boys volleyball vs Fellowes, MCS gym 6:30 pm, Deep River & Area Minor Hockey, Atom House vs Barry’s Bay, DR Arena 6:30-7:30 pm, “Loonie” Public Swim, Deep River Pool * 7:30-8:30 pm, Adult Swim, Deep River Pool * FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31 5:30-6:30 pm, Adult Swim, Deep River Pool * 6:30-8 pm, Family Swim, Deep River Pool * SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 2-2:50 pm, Public Skating, Deep River Arena * 3 pm, Deep River & Area Minor Hockey, Atom Rep vs Pembroke, DR Arena 3:30-5 pm, Public Swim, Deep River Pool * 5-6 pm, Adult Swim, Deep River Pool * 5 pm, Deep River & Area Minor Hockey, Midget Rep vs Petawawa, DR Arena SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2 12 pm, Deep River & Area Minor Hockey, Novice Rep vs Arnprior, DR Arena 2-2:50 pm, Public Skating, Deep River Arena * 3:30-5 pm, Public Swim, Deep River Pool * 5-6 pm, Adult Swim, Deep River Pool * MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 5:30-6:30 pm, Adult Swim, Deep River Pool * 8 pm, Deep River & Area Minor Hockey, Midget Rep vs Renfrew, DR Arena TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 7-8 pm, Adult Swim, Deep River Pool * An asterisk * indicates weekly events. NORTH RENFREW TIMES - OCTOBER 29, 2014 - page 17 Cornett to lead Canada in world squash champ’ship And to think it all started on the courts of the Deep River Curling and Squash Club... Deep River native Samantha Cornett will lead Team Canada as captain into the Women’s World Team Squash Championship about one month from now. Squash Canada will host the championships at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario from December 1-6. Cornett enters the tournament as Canada’s number 1 women’s player, and world ranked 30th. Cornett is one of the rising stars on the WSA world tour. She is a twotime Canadian singles champion and was a 2011 singles silver medalist at the Pan American Games. This past September, Cornett reached the finals of the Pan American Squash Championship where she lost to Mexico’s Smantha Teran 3-1 in the final. Other members of Team Canada include: Nikole (Nikki) Todd: 24 years old from Regina, Saskatchewan. Todd becomes the first player from Saskatchewan to represent Squash Canada at the Senior World Team Squash Championship. Todd who is ranked #3 in Canada and 75 in the World on the Women’s Squash Association (WSA) world rankings. Danielle Letourneau: 21 years old from Calgary, Alberta. Letourneau, a senior at Cornell University, is also the captain of the university squash team and holds a #6 ranking in the US College Squash Association rankings. Hollie Naughton: 19 years old from Oakville, Ontario. Naughton reached the final of her first WSA World Tour event, the Nash Cup in London, Ontario. She is a former AWARD WINNERS On October 24, the Deep River Lawn Bowling Club had its annual Closing Dinner and Awards Evening at the Bear's Den. After a wonderful meal, the trophies were handed out to all the winners of the club's lawn bowling season tournaments. Shown in the photo are these winners with their awards. Seated from the left are: Marion Stewart, Marilyn Charbonneau, Daintree Wright, and Monica Mulvihill. Standing in the middle from the left are: Gwen Berry, Gyula Pech, Bob Boulton and Earl Berry and Mim Barry. In the back, left to right are: Terry Trottier, John Veen and Tony Hinds. Missing are Kathy Amunds and Les Collicott. Submitted photo Canadian Junior Champion and was part of the fifth place Canadian Team at the 2013 World Junior Team Championship in Poland. Naughton is ranked #4 in Canada and #71 in the world on the WSA world rankings. The first Women’s World Team Championship was held in Birmingham, England, 1979. The championship is held every two years. The 2014 Championship will be the INCREMENTAL YOGA JOIN ANYTIME FOR ON-GOING YOGA UNTIL DECEMBER 17. D. R. COMMUNITY CHURCH - CHRISTIAN ED.CENTRE Tuesdays 7:30 - 8:30 pm Release & Relax Wednesdays 9:30 - 10:15 am Chair Yoga ~~~~ POINT ALEXANDER - TOWN HALL Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:00 pm Release & Relax -----Kim Knight • [email protected] 613-584-3806 largest squash event held in Canada and one of the largest in North America. Participating nations will be: Canada, Australia, Austria, China, Colombia, England, Egypt, France, Germany, Guatemala (1st time participant), Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Spain, South Africa, United States, and Wales. Weigh ‘n Walk with Kristen Glowa, Certified Personal Trainer Group weight loss program with weekly body composition weigh-in. Wednesdays starting Nov. 5th Lutheran Church (1 Avon @Ridge) 5:30-6:30 pm weigh-in (& opt. exercise circle time), followed by opt. walk & talk. Attend the express workout at 6:30 for no extra charge $50 for 6 weeks • Log book with meal & exercise plan • Weekly weigh-in (full body composition & measurements) • Weekly theme and challenge • Prizes for highest % body fat loss To register: • 613-584-9919 • [email protected] • www.kglowa.wix.com/playfit • Facebook: Kristen Glowa Fitness Training H O T T U B INVENTORY CLEARANCE ALL IN-STOCK MODELS MUST GO to make room for 2015’s SPECIAL PRICING + No down payment No interest No payments FOR 6 MONTHS! O.A.C. 20 Bennett St. Pembroke • 613-735-6845 page 18 - NORTH RENFREW TIMES - OCTOBER 29, 2014 MEN’S BASKETBALL River Fitness looking for revenge After a long summer of other less trying pursuits, the Pembroke Gentlemen’s Basketball Association has once again taken over Bishop Smith Catholic High School’s gymnasium every Wednesday evening. As the doors swung open for week one, the lads from Mahood Construction walked through with a swagger rarely seen. After reluctantly handing back the league championship belt to the commissioner, the reigning champs walked onto the hardwood and picked up where they left off last April, efficiently dismantling a newly rebranded squad representing Dineamics by a final score of 73-51. Using their advantage in size and bench strength, Mahood Construction was able to win the majority of loose ball battles, while consistently using their active hands to intercept Dineamics’ poorly designed passes. Leading the way for the MCs was Tommy Serran with an effortless 24 points. For Dineamics, Rusty Van Diepeningen played the role of Atlas, carrying the offensive burden by accounting for nearly 60% of their points, pouring in 30 to lead all scorers. In the late game, River Fitness entered the gym bearing the throbbing psychological wound of coming up one game short of a three-peat last year. That anger needed to be directed somewhere, and unfortunately the New Warriors were standing on the opposite end of the court. Once the dust settled, the final score of 98-50 told all present that River Fitness was serious about their revenge this year. New blood is always welcomed in the PGBA, and when they can pour points in like Mohamed Sabriye, who led River Fitness with 32, all the better. Nick Hallett matched Sabriye with 32 points of his own by owning the paint on both ends of the court. Christian Desautels contributed 19 points, including six buckets from beyond the arc. The New Warriors are chock full of new talent this year, and will be a force after they play a few games together. Captain Eric Lee dropped 16 points, but it was league newcomer Joe Lacroix putting up 20 points to lead the team. Each week, games are played at 6:30 and 7:30 pm at Bishop Smith email [email protected] for more information. Members and coaches of the Deep River Candu Precompetitive and Competitive swim teams were out collecting bottles and cans Saturday morning, October 18. The money will be used to help defray the cost of attending the Divisional Swim Championships in Windsor, Ontario this December. The team collected 1,996 beer cans, 31,346 beer bottles and 1,440 wine bottles for a total of $577.65. Thanks to everyone who donated their empties! Small town Candus make big waves in Ottawa The Deep River Candu Swim Club reDeep River cently competed in the SWOTT “Team OctoCandus ber” swim meet at the Nepean Sportsplex in Ottawa this weekend. The club did a fantastic job, with each swimmer getting personal bests in their events. Coaches Denny and Melinda brought six Pre-Competitive swimmers and six Competitive swimmers to the meet. It was a great competitive experience for the PreCompetitive swimmers. Al Williams, in the Competitive program, took 22.33 seconds off his record in the 400 Freestyle, a huge accomplishment. Derek Wang and Simon Ward both had personal bests in their 50 Free. Derek took CRAFT FAIR 19.4 seconds off his previous record, and Simon took 20.84 seconds off his previous record. Former Candu Club member Lauren Adams and Candu swimmer Ecaterina Facina continue their friendly competitive rivalry. Adams joined the Petawawa Predators this fall, but the two continue to swim together, only this time in competition. Adams won with a time of 1:16:47 and Facina came in second with a time of 1:20:23. Candu Swim Club highlights from the SWOTT meet include: Savannah Davenport improved her time by 8.71 seconds in the 50 Back. Sydney Davenport improved her 50 Breast by 1.22 seconds. Members please note that badminton is cancelled for next week Friday and Saturday (October 31 and November 1), because of the craft fair. An Oliver Canada representative will be doing a racquet demo on Friday, November 21, right after the junior lessons at about 7:15 pm. Everyone will be able to try out the Oliver racquets. They will be available for order at a discount. Other sport items such as T-shirts, shoes will also be available. Keep the date open if you are still looking for a racquet. Deep River Badminton Club Breanna James came in 2nd place in the 100 Back. Graham Jones improved his 100 IM by 10.46 seconds. Joanna McDonald improved her 100 Free by 12.40 seconds. Maria McDonald had personal bests in three events with an impressive 9.22 improvement in her 100 Free. William McDonald improved his 50 Free by 7.68 seconds and Liam McKenna came in 2nd in both the 100 Back and 100 Fly. Candu head coach Mitch Blimkie was very happy with the team’s performance. He praised their efforts saying “great swims, experience and fond memories” were gained at the meet. Next weekend Deep River is hosting the Frank Kennedy Memorial Swim Meet on Sunday, November 2. Please check our website at deeprivercandus.blogspot.ca for more information. Make hunter safety a priority With hunting season getting underway, Ontario hunters are reminded that safety needs to be their first priority when they head into the woods this autumn. There are a number of things that hunters can to do keep themselves, and those around them safe. Some safety rules hunters are asked to keep in mind include: - Wearing hunter orange - Handling firearms with care; treat every firearm as though it is loaded - Never shooting unless they're sure of their target and what lies beyond - Not shooting from a vehicle or having a loaded firearm in their vehicle - Never drinking alcohol while hunting The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, in partnership with the OPP is encouraging all hunters to become familiar with all safety rules and resources that are available to them so that they have a safe hunting season. NORTH RENFREW TIMES - OCTOBER 29, 2014 - page 19 Snowmobile club getting ready for winter - trail permits available The North Renfrew Snowmobile Association (NRSA) is gearing up for another great season of sledding under the umbrella of the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC). Based on the results of the 2014 OFSC Annual General Meeting (AGM) held September 2014 called Framework for Change (FFC) and on behalf of NRSA, the only change to 2014-15 permits was that a motion was made and carried that classic trail permit eligibility be held at 1999 or older model year sleds. For full permit information, visit the OFSC website or come out to our Open House at the Bear’s Den, Wednesday, October 29 from 5:30-8 pm. It’s a great opportunity to meet fellow snowmobilers and see what activities are happening in our club for the upcoming season. Plus you can purchase your OFSC trail permit! The groomer replacement and trail improvements committees have been very busy in the off-season, resulting in grant applications being submitted for a new groomer/drag and trail improvement project. So now all we can do is wait and hope our applications are successful. The groomer committee was successful in researching different types of groomers and drag. The committee has made the recommendation to the executive that our next groomer/drag should be the Prinoth Husky groomer with the mogul master MBP-18-09 drag. A groomer grant application for that unit was completed and forwarded to the OFSC. Great job done by our groomer committee: Clair Cox, Bruce Boucher, John Reinwald, Nelson Childs, Andy Ahokas, John Montin and Paul Kelly. A trail improvement grant application was submitted in early August for TOPS A, just west of Lamure Road (Deep River) to Stewart’s Lane (rest/outhouse area). Our grant application has been reviewed by the OFSC and we are waiting for approval from the NTC committee. If this trail grant application is successful the work will be completed before the start of the season. Last season our dedicated non-paid volunteer groomer operators logged 710 hours in just over 14-1/2 weeks of grooming. Clair Cox and his guys just never stopped ensuring that we had the best groomed trails! But wait, the work did not stop there. In early spring, the groomer was floated to Renfrew for a rear engine oil seal and transmission solenoid switch repairs. The drag was in need of repair and welding, which Clair and his faithful volunteers completed over the summer. Bruce Boucher and his team have been busy out on the trails preparing for the upcoming season. The Sunday, October 5 workday was very successful thanks to a great bunch of volunteers who cleared more than 15 downed trees, had a few giggles and lunch in the great outdoors and a great social time. More workdays will be planned in the next few weeks - watch for the details on our website (www.nrsa.ca) or Facebook page (www.facebook.com/NorthRenfrewSnowmobileAssociation). If you are interested in becoming a volunteer for our club, please contact Rosalee Boucher ([email protected] or 586-2355). MAKE THIS YOUR SPACE very easy... sudoku 2 7 9 8 1 3 7 1 5 7 3 8 9 5 6 7 2 1 5 4 1 7 3 4 2 8 7 3 5 2 1 5 4 7 6 8 HOW TO PLAY : Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: You must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column, or 3x3 box. 123 Anystreet, Yourtown 000-000-0000 crosswords PUZZLE NO. 739 Copyright © 2014, Penny Press ACROSS 1. “My ____ True Love” 4. Gator’s kin 8. Short breath 12. Unhappiness 13. Listen 14. Face shape 15. Earnest request 17. Horrid 18. Hole-making tool 19. Sowed 21. Big rig 24. Parking ____ 26. Australian “bear” 28. Fixing socks 32. Stopover spot 47 $ 33. Hot-dog topping 35. Fourth letter 36. Clairvoyant 38. Choose by vote 40. Relaxes 42. Acorn producers 43. Shuns 46. ____-thewall 48. Former Italian money 49. Starting system 54. Eye lubricant 55. Close 56. To’s counterpart 57. Hooting birds 58. Infection carrier 59. Mend DOWN 1. Have bills 2. Succeeded 3. Circus safeguard 4. Nibble 5. Kingdom 6. Cookie grain 80 7. Fine glassware 8. Rule 9. Eager 10. Boutique event 11. Asked urgently 16. Train’s need 20. Ghostly 21. Bypass 22. Ages 23. Scads 25. Decree 27. Throbbed 29. Inkling 30. Collar site 31. Retrieves 34. Sounding like a snake 37. Weepers 39. Hay place 41. Submarine detector 43. Female voice 44. Opinion 45. Type of history 47. Unyielding 50. ____ whiz! 51. Conditions 52. Metal source 53. At this time Readers spend up to 45 minutes on this page completing their puzzles. There is no other page in the newspaper that offers that much visiblility for your business. Call or email today to book your space 584-4161 [email protected] CLASSIFIED page 20 - NORTH RENFREW TIMES - OCTOBER 29, 2014 PHONE: 584-4161 EMAIL: [email protected] CLASSIFIED AD RATES: 30 CENTS/WORD (MIN. 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STEEL ROOFING, SIDING & LINER. 29 gauge. Galvalume $70sq. 20yr. paint $90sq. 40/45yr paint $98sq. Canadian/American Steel DELIVERED. Spirit Steel Sales 705-384-7151 www.sbsteel.ca Day in, Day out, our variety keeps changing as we learn to master our craft. Over 40 Artists, always something new Valley Artisans’ Co-op Hwy 17 west. Open Daily at 10am, 613584-4483 www.ValleyArtisans.com 362 days a year. PROPERTY FOR SALE Two Treed Building Lots, in Point Alexander on Moores Road, quiet location, approx 400 metres from Ottawa River. $20,900.00 (0.46 acres) 150’ by 132’ and $19,900.00 (0.34 acres) 150’ by 100’. Advantageous Road Allowance on two sides yields x2 options for Driveway placement. Call 613585-3622. More details found on Kijiji ID#468260734 FOR RENT Newly renovated duplex – Between Chalk and Deep. Two bedrooms with all new appliances in each. 1 unit fully furnished. Private entrances with separate driveways. $1,000. 613-584-1026 443 Wylie Rd. 3 bedroom, 1½ bathrooms house. Everything is brand new. Designed to sell, now renting. Not your average rental. Main floor laundry with new washer and dryer. Fridge, stove, dishwasher and over the stove microwave all new. Two bay garage with extra workshop and storage. Flexible move in date. No pets, no smoking. $1,200 plus utilities. Call 613639-3534. Beach-house available immediately. 2 bedroom, semi-detached, approx. 800 sq.ft., 3 kms west of DR, electric heat. No smoking, no pets, first & last. $700/month + Hydro. 613-5841112 2 bed bungalow & garage. Downtown Deep River. No smoking, first & last rent, $750 monthly. Available Nov. 15. references required. 613-5847774 Keep a level head in an up-and-down market. Agnes Branecka Financial Advisor 454 Pembroke St. W. Pembroke, ON K8A 5N7 (613)732-1925 • 1-800-370-9310 2 bedroom apt. With own entrance, deck, parking, fenced private yard. $850 + utilities. 613-584-3131 or Cell 639-0410. BUSINESS PERSONALS Philip Orpen Computer Solutions. 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Drop by the North Renfrew Times office, 21 Champlain Street, or call 613-584-4161. www.edwardjones.com Member - Canadian Investor Protection Fund COMING EVENTS Deep River Community Church invites you to a Luncheon and Card Party in the C.E. Centre, Thursday, November 6, 12:00 p.m. Tickets available from: Church Office, Jacquie Slater – 584-3677, Elaine Findlay 5842244. Card Party, Luncheon & Silent Auction. By: Beta Sigma Phi. Where: Our Lady of Good Council Parish Hall. When: Thursday, November 27, 12:30pm. Cost: $15 per person. Tickets available: Pinecrest Florist DEATHS SHEFFER, Christine Julie It is with great sadness that the family of Christine Julie Sheffer announces her passing, on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2014, at the age of 67. Chris, born in the Canadian Red Cross hospital in Taplow, Bucks in the United Kingdom, moved to Canada in 1971. Chris resided in Deep River, Ontario for many years, until moving to Peterborough in 1988. Chris will be lovingly remembered by her son, Mathew David Bray, by her mother Irene (Rene) Dimond, CARDS OF THANKS and her sister Colette Bunch. Chris will also be fondly remembered by close family friends Scott and Tonya, Sue, Val, Shirley, Sue and Peter, Matthew, and all her many friends of the Peterborough chapter of the Red Hat Society (Lift Lock Lovelies), which became her passion. Chris was predeceased by her husband Eugene (Gene) Sheffer in 2012. Memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada. A small celebration of Chris’ life will be held at her home in Peterborough (1886 Cherryhill Road) from 2 – 5 pm on Saturday, November 8th. McGEE, Rita Husband Arnold and family would like to thank everyone for their prayers, cards and calls. We appreciated the support in the passing of a good wife, mom, grand mother as well as a great mother. She will be missed. Arnold, Donna, Eddie, Steph, Kayliegh & Baby Logan. Leanne & Richard Yates would like to thank our great community, our family, friends, and all our customers who have supported us for the past 40 years. It has been a pleasure serving you. We thank you for your patronage. Yates General Store lives on under the new ownership of Raj & Chitra Patel, we wish them all the best. MARJORIE ALBURGER 3 NOVEMBER 2009 In memory of a nurse, wife, mother, grandmother, singer, thespian and avid Savoyard, as well as a Boston Red Sox fan. She is sadly missed, but still lives in the memories of her family and friends in Deep River, Pembroke, Ottawa and elsewhere. Is life a boon? If so, it must befall That Death, whene’er he call, Must call too soon. -- W.S. Gilbert “The Whistle Stop” (in same building as the Bowling Alley) is open Tuesdays through Saturdays 1:30-3:30pm. Thursday evenings 6:30-8:00pm. CLEAN donations thankfully accepted during these hours. NO FURNITURE, baby furniture, sports helmets, TV, stereo or computers please. 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Tammy Blimke, Consultant 229 Mackay St., Pembroke, On K8A 1C3 Ph. 613-735-3442 Fax 613-732-3376 [email protected] License Sponsored by The Great-West Life Assurance Company page 22 - NORTH RENFREW TIMES - OCTOBER 29, 2014 CRPEG CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 Fitzpatrick noted that the waiting period for a hearing before the CIRB does not prevent further negotiations from taking place, but that he expects no progress unless one side or the other is willing to change its position. CRPEG announced at the end of September that its talks with AECL had reached an impasse. The bargaining unit’s last contract expired at the end of June. The future of its pension plan is the singlest biggest issue in the talks. Members of CRPEG are currently covered under the federal government’s Public Service Superannuation Act (PSSA), but that coverage is expected to end once Chalk River is transferred to a private contractor under the government-owned, contractor-operated (GoCo) management model. Fitzpatrick said AECL has offered the union “transitional coverage” of up to three years, but that still leaves members’ coverage up in the air beyond that. CRPEG’s counterparts at the former AECL Candu, now known as Candu Energy, went on strike for their pension rights when their division was sold off to SNC Lavalin. But Fitzpatrick said the situation is an “apples and oranges” comparison since Chalk River will remain a government-owned facility. “It’s more like a lease than (a change of) ownership,” he said. The PSSA is a “good and robust” plan with a “very good return on investment,” Fitzpatrick said. “We know anything else will be more costly to get the same benefits,” and that will have an impact on the local economy, he added. Either members will have to increase their savings during their working years, or they will face lower pensions in their retirement years, Fitzpatrick said. Either way, there will be less money to go around. Fitzpatrick said the ideal outcome for his members would see the government allow CRPEG to remain under the umbrella of the PSSA. However, that doesn’t seem to be an option at this point. As an alternative, the bargaining unit would like to see a “defined benefit” plan on the table, similar to the public plans for Ontario municipal employees or the province’s teachers. In a statement released earlier this fall, CRPEG said the move to the GoCo model “threatens to remove scientists’, engineers’, and other employees’ promises of a secure retirement and will endanger staff recruitment and retention.” “Depriving current and future AECL scientists and engineers of a secure retirement is not the way to ensure Canada’s nuclear labs attract and retain the best and the brightest.” “Can” you believe it? The youth of St. Barnabas Anglican Church in Deep River will be “Trick or Canning” on Halloween, Friday, October 31, asking for your non-perishable food donations to the Deep River Food Bank. Look for them at your door between 6 and 8 pm and help support the local food bank. Submitted photo Minister rejects call to shut down park logging BY TERRY MYERS Ontario’s Minister of Natural Resources, Bill Mauro, says he has “no intention” of shutting down logging in Algonquin Park, despite a recommendation from the province’s environmental commissioner. In his 2013-14 report “Managing New Challenges,” released earlier this month, Gord Miller pointed out that logging is banned in all of the other 338 provincial parks in Ontario. “Algonquin is Ontario’s oldest provincial park,” said Miller, “and it’s high time that we brought it in line with modern values.” Miller said logging in Algonquin is “unnecessary,” as there is an ample wood supply in the areas outside of the park. “I am deeply disturbed that Ontario’s flagship park continues to receive the lowest level of protection of any of the province’s protected areas,” he said. “This flies in the face of the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006, which says that ecological integrity should be the top priority for managing and operating all parks.” But in the Ontario legislature last week, Mauro rejected Miller’s recommendation, saying Algonquin Park is “a multi-use facility where a park has been for 150 years, and we see it remaining so in the foreseeable future.” “Of course, I have no intention, as the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry, of shutting down forestry within Algonquin Park,” Mauro said. In fact, Mauro noted, an additional 96,000 hectares was “moved into protection” a year ago in the park management plan. “The important point for me to make to the member and to his constituency is that in no way, shape or form did that extra environmental protection impact the forestry operations that are going on in Algonquin. “In fact, we can confirm for everybody who relies on forestry for their economic sustainability and is affected with logging in the park: It’s still whole. There’s plenty of work.” REBOUND Mauro said that as the MPP from Thunder Bay-Atikokan, “I went through the forestry situation in 2005-06.” “We’re seeing a rebound in forestry right now. All the people who are making an economy off the logging in the park are still able to do that. “We’re proud of that. We think we’ve landed it,” he said. Mauro was responding to questions from local MPP John Yakabuski, who said that Miller’s suggestion that the park could be closed to commercial timber harvesting is “completely flawed.” “Everyone in the industry understands that,” he said. “Allowing for the continuation of the timber harvest in Algonquin Park is vital to the thousands of people in my riding and across eastern Ontario who rely on that for their livelihood. “In addition, it has been demonstrated, time and time again, that Algonquin Park has the most stringent and comprehensive management system in the world. “The multi-use function of Algonquin Park makes it a world leader in responsible resource management, and the millions of tourists who visit the park each year are a testament to that fact,” Yakabuski said. Yakabuski said the people of his riding and “across the province need assurances from your government that it will continue to allow Algonquin to be a multi-use park.” “This is not the time for parsed statements or unclear language... Minister, I’m asking you again to do the right thing and unequivocally dismiss the commissioner’s recommendation,” he said. Yakabuski said later he was “encouraged” to hear Mauro state that he has no intention of shutting down forestry in Algonquin Park. But Yakabuski vowed that as long as he is an MPP, he will continue the fight to keep Algonquin a multi-use park. “Only by flatly rejecting that part of the Environmental Commissoner’s plan can the people in my riding have peace of mind.” NORTH RENFREW TIMES - OCTOBER 29, 2014 - page 23 Nominate a Junior Citizen of the Year Every community has young stars, and while they may not quite have celebrity status, they deserve to be in the spotlight for all they have accomplished. Who are they? They are our future leaders - Ontario’s youth. These individuals are working hard to make their community a better place by volunteering for various organ- Letter CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 Meanwhile, despite imminent hardship looming for the people of her riding, she wasted her two most recent members statements, considering it more important to bully the Liberal Party than make a statement to the House of Commons highlighting the plight of people like my father. Yes there are wars on, and violent outbreaks of diseases, but there are also domestic issues which we cannot forget about. Sadly Mrs. Gallant, the government, and the press have overlooked the domestic human issues. This letter likely won’t be published, but someone has to try to bring attention to the plight of the workers at Chalk River. For now, this is all I can do. Brendan Edge SUDOKU SOLUTION • FROM PAGE 19 6 4 7 9 3 8 5 1 2 2 8 1 7 4 5 3 9 6 9 5 3 2 6 1 4 7 8 4 1 8 6 5 2 7 3 9 5 6 9 3 7 4 2 8 1 3 7 2 8 1 9 6 4 5 7 9 5 1 2 3 8 6 4 1 2 6 4 8 7 9 5 3 CROSSWORD • FROM PAGE 19 8 3 4 5 9 6 1 2 7 izations, making donations, saving lives and maintaining top grade averages. They are everywhere - in your homes, at school, on the field and at church. If you know someone who deserves a large pat on the back, nominate them today for the Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Awards. Co-ordinated by the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA), the Ontario Junior Citizens of the Year Awards Program strives not only to recognize the dozen outstanding young people who will be the recipients of awards, but also to give deserving recognition to hundreds of others who are making a difference in their communities. To achieve this, everyone nominated will receive a certificate of recognition from their local newspaper. Over the years, this program has had the support of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario since its inception in 1981. Up to 12 nominees will be selected as final recipients for the 2014 Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award and will be recognized at a special ceremony in the spring of 2015 in Toronto. Nomination forms and further information are available at www.ocna.org/juniorcitizen, or by calling the OCNA office at 905-639-8720 ext. 221. page 24 - NORTH RENFREW TIMES - OCTOBER 29, 2014 Act of “terror” on Highway 17 Maurice Mirault is warning local drivers to be on the lookout after he was the victim of a foolish prank that could have turned deadly. Mirault was driving east on Highway 17 on the corner at the Schoolhouse Museum, just past Meilleur’s Bay, on Monday night, October 6 when a fluorescent green object flew at his van out of the dark and rainy night. The object turned out to be a tennis ball that bounced off the top of Mirault’s van hood. At the same time, Mirault heard a bang against the side of his van that he could not identify. He later found that the van door had been hit by a paintball that must have been fired from the bushes at the side of the highway. A truck driver by trade, Mirault held his course on the highway and managed to pull off at Meilleur’s Road. Doubling back up the road, he found a car parked behind the Schoolhouse Museum. He attempted to call 9-1-1 from the scene but could not get service and continued on his way to Tim Hortons in Deep River. While still at Tim Hortons, the car Mirault had observed behind the Schoolhouse Museum pulled in with four young men inside. Calling 9-1-1 once again, Mirault was connected with the Deep River Police, but was told they could do nothing because the incident took place on the highway in an area of OPP jurisdiction. The OPP finally did follow up on the call, visiting Mirault at his home on the Tuesday night. Police told him they would not be pressing charges because it would be too difficult to prove which of the four suspects threw the ball or fired the paintball gun at his van. Instead, Mirault said, they suggested he meet with the suspected culprits to tell them how serious their actions could have been. After all of that, Mirault said last week he’s frustrated and furious. “This is not a game,” he said. “They (the young men) are going to kill somebody. What if that was a young mother with her kids in the back and she rolled her car?” he said, noting the highway was wet and slick at the time. “They could have killed me. I may have rolled that van myself.” Mirault said the actions of the young men was nothing less than an act of “terror,” saying he was still waking up in cold sweats well after the event. “If the police had bothered to come when I called, they would have had them there at the scene,” Mirault said. “But they don’t want to do anything.” “If the police don’t want to do their job, people at least should be made aware” that this is happening, Mirault said. In letters to Mirault prompted by the police, the four young men apologized for the distress they caused him, calling it “childish,” and a “very immature, dangerous and rude act.” “What happened to you was not fair, dangerous, an im- Celebrating his first anniversary. KEN HASLAM, AT CHARTWELL SINCE 2013. It’s been one year since Ken decided to move out of his house and into one of our residences. Read the whole story and discover why he chose to write the next chapter at Chartwell. CHARTWELL.COM Make us part of your story. 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But Mirault said “rude” and “immature” is “putting it mildly.” “I’m just glad it was me it happened to and not a less experienced driver.” NON-RESPONSE Mirault appeared before Laurentian Hills council last Wednesday, still visibly upset, to further express his dissatisfaction with the “response or non-response from the 9-1-1 call.” He wanted to “address his local government body about the services of the OPP that ratepayers are paying for” and he feels “not receiving.” Mirault elaborated on the night’s events clarifying that it took “two 9-1-1 calls to get a police officer to respond.” He stated that “no police service was notified that an attack occurred after the first call and it was necessary to make a second call.” Mirault noted the make, model and licence number of the car and was able to provide the OPP with that information. As to the letters of apology, Mirault wanted it known that these were four adult males, not youths, who “acknowledged that they did it.” Council was sympathetic to Mirault’s concerns and Mayor Dick Rabishaw said “we will follow up.” Rabishaw will contact Inspector Jeff Smith, Upper Ottawa Valley OPP detachment commander and report back to council and Mirault.