Township of Admaston/Bromley Second Monthly Meeting Thursday, February 20Th 2020 @ 7:30 P.M

Township of Admaston/Bromley Second Monthly Meeting Thursday, February 20th 2020 @ 7:30 p.m.

AGENDA

1. Call Meeting to Order

2. Moment of Silence

3. Approval of Agenda

4. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest

5. Minutes

th a) 5a Resolution to adopt Minutes of Public Planning meeting held February 6 , 2020. th b) 5b Resolution to adopt Minutes of Regular Council meeting held February 6 , 2020.

6. Delegations and Guests

7. Planning and Economic Development Committee – Chair Bob Hall, Committee Member Kevin LeGris

8. Community Service Committee – Chair Kevin LeGris, Committee Member Bob Hall

9. Operations Committee – Chair Robert Dick, All of Council.

a) 9a Resolution to approve Road Voucher dated February 14, 2020.

10. Waste Management Committee – Chair Kevin LeGris, All of Council

11. Finance and Administration Committee - Chair Michael Donohue, All of Council

a) 11a Resolution to approve General Voucher dated February 14, 2020. b) 11b Resolution to the award of the Local Efficiency Group (LEG) Request for Proposal #01-2020 c) 11c Ontario Municipal Partnership Funding Allocation Notice

12. Protective Services Committee – Chair Mike Quilty, Committee Member Robert Dick

a) 12a January Fire Minutes and February Fire Chief’s Report b) 12b Police Service Board Minutes - January 14, 2020 th c) 12c Emergency Management Committee Meeting Minutes December 10 , 2019

13. County of Renfrew – Mayor Michael Donohue

14. By-Laws

15. Notice of Motion

16. Old Business

17. New Business

18. Confirmatory By-Law

a) 18a By-Law No 2020-17 to confirm proceedings of the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley at the meeting held February 20th, 2020

19. Question Period

20. In-Camera Session

21. Adjournment

PLEASE NOTE “Submissions received by the public, either orally or in writing may become part of the public record/package”.

Council Information

Township of Wellington North – Response to Bill 156: Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act. Whitewater News February 13, 2020

TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY

Public Planning Meeting

Council held a public planning meeting at the Municipal Council Chambers on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 7:15 p.m. Council members present were Mayor Michael Donohue, Deputy Mayor Mike Quilty, Councillors Robert Dick, Kevin LeGris and Bob Hall. Staff member present was Acting Clerk-Treasurer Mitchell Ferguson.

Mayor Donohue called the public planning meeting to order.

Mayor Donohue reported that the public planning meeting was being held to consider a Zoning By-Law Amendment requested by Jody Hartwick and Kim Henry.

Mayor Donohue reported that the applicants are requesting a zoning by-law amendment.

The purpose of the amendment is to rezone the land to permit a hunting and fishing camp, and to establish a minimum gross floor area of 45 square metres for this use.

The effect of the amendment is to rezone the subject lands from Agriculture (A) to Agriculture-Exception Thirty-Nine (A-E39). All other provisions of the Zoning By-law will apply.

The lands affected by the amendment are located on Part of Lot 12, Concession 5, in the geographic Township of Bromley, now in the Township of Admaston/ Bromley, and known municipally as vacant land on Spence Road.

Notice of the public meeting was advertised in the Eganville Leader on January 8th, 2020. Notice was also sent to the:

• Owners • 4 owners of land within 120 metres of the lands affected • eight public bodies as required • County of Renfrew C.A.O./Clerk. • Admaston/Bromley’s Chief Building Official

Enbridge Gas INC responded that after review of the information they have no objections, comments or concerns.

Mayor Donohue provided an explanation on the appeal process and requested comments from the Public.

Mayor Donohue then asked if Council had any questions or comments.

Seeing none the Mayor requested that anyone wishing to receive notice of Council’s decision on the Zoning By-Law Amendment for Jody Hartwick and Kim Henry advise the Clerk-Treasurer prior to leaving this public meeting.

Hearing no further concerns or objections the Thursday February 6, 2020 Public Planning meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m.

______Mayor Acting Clerk-Treasurer CORPORATION OF TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY

FIRST MONTHLY MEETING

Council met for their first monthly meeting at the Municipal Council Chambers on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at 7:30 pm. Present were Mayor Michael Donohue, Deputy Mayor Mike Quilty, Councillors Bob Hall, Kevin LeGris and Robert Dick.

Staff members present were Acting Clerk-Treasurer Mitchell Ferguson.

Mayor Donohue then called the meeting to order followed with a moment of silence.

Resolution No. 01/02/20 Moved by: Mike Quilty, seconded Robert Dick BE IT RESOLVED that Council accept the agenda as presented this date. “Carried”

The January 16th, 2020 minutes were provided to Council for approval and the following resolution was passed:

Resolution No. 02/02/20

Moved by: Mike Quilty, seconded by Robert Dick

BE IT RESOLVED that Council accept the minutes, as amended, of the regular council meeting held January 16th, 2020. “Carried” Delegations and Guests:

Planning and Economic Development Committee - Chair Bob Hall, Committee Member Kevin LeGris

A Zoning By-Law Amendment was reviewed at the public planning meeting. The following resolution was passed:

Resolution No. 03/02/20

Moved by: Bob Hall, seconded by Kevin Legris

BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves By-Law 2020-14 to amend By-law Number 2004-13 for the purpose of rezoning vacant land to permit a hunting and fishing camp, and to establish a minimum gross floor area of 45 square metres for this use. “Carried”

The County of Renfrew Planning Activity Tracker for November, December and for the year of 2019 were reviewed by council, and accepted as information.

Community Service Committee Chair Kevin LeGris, Committee Member Bob Hall

The following reports and letters were reviewed by Council and accepted as information:

 December Library Board Minutes & January Librarian/ Treasurers Report  Renfrew County Veterinary Services Committee Annual Meeting  Letter Re: Farm Safety Support Resolution – Premier Doug Ford  Letter Re: Fisheries Act Resolution – Office of the Prime Minister  Barr Line Community Centre & Stone Road Chambers Usage Operations Committee Chair Robert Dick, All of Council

Waste Management Committee - Chair Kevin LeGris, All of Council

Finance and Administration Committee - Chair Michael Donohue, All of Council

A By-Law to authorize the borrowing of funds necessary to meet current expenditures until the taxes are collected was presented to Council for consideration and the following resolution was passed:

Resolution No 04/02/2020

Moved by: Robert Dick, seconded by Mike Quilty

BE IT RESOLVED that Council approves By-Law 2020-15 to authorize the borrowing of funds necessary to meet current expenditures until the taxes are collected. “Carried”

The following letter was reviewed by Council and accepted as information:

 Greater Madawaska - MMP MMAH Minister Letter – Service Delivery Review

Protective Services - Chair Mike Quilty, Committee Member Robert Dick

The following letter was reviewed by Council and accepted as information:

 Letter from the Honourable Sylvia Jones – CPSA 2019

County of Renfrew - Mayor Michael Donohue

The Mayor brought the following information from the County of Renfrew to council’s attention. Council accepted it as information.

At the 2020 Budget Workshops, the County of Renfrew arrived at a levy increase of 2.5%, with real growth being 1% from 2019.

Also reviewed at the County of Renfrew meeting were the public works projects that are taking place within municipalities in the County. The following is a list of projects that are taking place in Admaston/Bromley in 2020:

 County Road 5 - Road Rehabilitation - Reid Road to Berlanquet Road  Sylvester Power Bridge Structure  Bromley Culvert  Osceola Culvert  Egan Line Culvert  Pine Valley Culvert

By-Laws:

Resolution No 05/02/20

Moved by: Kevin LeGris, seconded by: Bob Hall

THAT the By-Laws listed below dated February 6, 2020 be enacted and passed:

By-Law 2020-14 Being a By-Law to amend By-law Number 2004-13 for the purpose of rezoning vacant land to permit a hunting and fishing camp, and to establish a minimum gross floor area of 45 square metres for this use. By-Law 2020-15 Being a By-Law to authorize the borrowing of funds necessary to meet current expenditures until the taxes are collected. “Carried”

New Business

Council received a letter from the Douglas Recreation Committee, committing to the sponsorship of the Douglas St.Patrick’s Parade on March 7, 2020. The following resolution was passed.

Resolution No 06/02/20

Moved by Kevin LeGris, seconded by Bob Hall

BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct staff to communicate with the township insurer that the Douglas Recreation Committee has committed to the sponsorship of the Douglas St.Patrick’s Parade on March 7, 2020. “Carried”

Confirmatory By-Law

Resolution No 07/02/20

Moved by Kevin LeGris, seconded by Bob Hall

THAT By-Law No 2020-16, being a By-Law to Confirm the Proceedings of the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley at the meeting held February 6, 2020 be now numbered, deemed read three times and passed. “Carried”

Resolution No. 08/02/20

Moved by Kevin LeGris, seconded by Bob Hall

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Thursday February 6, 2020 Admaston/Bromley Council meeting be adjourned at 8:15 p.m. “Carried”

______Mayor Acting Clerk/ Treasurer Page: 1 Voucher Report: ROADS VOUCHER FEBRUARY 14 2020 Run: FEB 14,2020 9:23AM Vendor Name Amount Expensed GST Rebate Payable Amount ** Payroll: PAY ENDING 1/25/20 - Gross 17,258.56 0.00 17,258.56 ** Payroll: PAY ENDING 2/08/20 - Gross 16,764.94 0.00 16,764.94 ** Payroll: PAY ENDING 20-01-11 - Gross 17,364.22 0.00 17,364.22 1172264 ONTARIO INC 483.61 53.42 537.03 AALTO TECHNOLOGIES 89.36 9.85 99.21 ANTRIM WESTERN STAR 12,435.08 1,373.50 13,808.58 ASSOCIATION OF ONTARIO ROAD 157.73 17.42 175.15 BALANCED DOOR SERVICE 574.69 63.48 638.17 BANK OF MONTREAL(12) 622.24 0.00 622.24 BANK OF MONTREAL. 141.99 12.93 154.92 BARR'S SAND & GRAVEL 3,297.68 364.24 3,661.92 BEARCOM CANADA CORP 793.73 87.67 881.40 BELL CANADA(5) 73.66 8.12 81.78 BENSON AUTO PARTS 1,131.57 125.00 1,256.57 CASTELFORD EXCAVATING 505.54 55.84 561.38 COBDEN AUTO SUPPLY 23.36 2.58 25.94 EGANVILLE LEADER LTD 287.21 31.72 318.93 HYDRO ONE NETWORKS, INC. 717.65 114.84 832.49 K+S WINDSOR SALT LTD 10,992.48 1,214.16 12,206.64 MANUFACTURERS LIFE INSURANCE 1,969.37 0.00 1,969.37 MARCEL'S TOWING LTD. 610.56 67.44 678.00 Ministry of Finance(0) 608.22 0.00 608.22 OMERS 3,928.66 0.00 3,928.66 ONTARIO AGGREGATE, THE 1,055.00 0.00 1,055.00 OTTAWA VALLEY OXYGEN LTD 107.87 11.91 119.78 PETRO-CANADA FUELS INC 26,256.63 2,900.19 29,156.82 PROTYRE 1,286.02 142.04 1,428.06 R.G.T. CLOUTHIER CONSTRUCTION 205,765.52 22,727.61 228,493.13 RECEIVER GENERAL 10,277.54 0.00 10,277.54 REIS EQUIPMENT CENTER 426.91 47.15 474.06 RENFREW COUNTY BUS LINES 117.07 12.93 130.00 RENFREW COUNTY ROAD(18) 150.00 0.00 150.00 RENFREW HOME HARDWARE 6.08 0.67 6.75 RENFREW PRINTING(17) 50.88 5.62 56.50 RIVERVIEW METAL WORKS 696.24 76.91 773.15 SCOTT & SONS HARDWARE 8.12 0.90 9.02 TELUS 56.51 6.24 62.75 ULTRAMAR 378.29 41.76 420.05 VALLEY BLADES LIMITED 1,377.12 152.12 1,529.24 VALLEY NAPA AUTO PARTS 66.43 7.33 73.76 VISINSKI, STEVE 200.00 0.00 200.00

Grand Totals: 339,114.34 29,735.59 368,849.93 Page: 2 Voucher Report: ROADS VOUCHER FEBRUARY 14 2020 Run: FEB 14,2020 9:23AM Vendor Name Amount Expensed GST Rebate Payable Amount Batch List 2020-000008 PAY ENDING 1/25/20 Time Sheets 2020-000018 PAY ENDING 2/08/20 Time Sheets 2020-000001 PAY ENDING 20-01-11 Time Sheets 2019-000193 DECEMBER VOUCHER # 8 RDS Invoices 2019-000197 DECEMBER VOUCHER # 8 RDS Invoices 2020-000002 JANUARY VOUCHER # 1 RDS Invoices 2020-000007 JANUARY VOUCHER # 2 RDS Invoices 2020-000012 FEBRUARY VOUCHER # 1 RDS Invoices 2020-000014 FEBRUARY VOUCHER # 2 RDS Invoices 2020-000016 FEBRUARY VOUCHER # 3 RDS Invoices 2020-000021 FEBRUARY VOUCHER # 4 RDS Invoices TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY

GENERAL VOUCHER January 1, 2020 to February 14, 2020 Name Particulars Invoice # Amount Payroll Council Jan 2020 5,656.70 Waste Management Jan 2020 5,592.76 Building & Sewage Jan 2020 1,178.00 General Jan 2020 10,954.15 Bank of Montreal R/D-M/Card-Annual Fee Jan 2020 25.00 M/F-M/Card-Paymate Software Jan 2020 1,090.45 A/G-M/Card-ARC-Permit Fee Jan 2020 56.25 A/L-M/Card-Metro-Lunch Jan 2020 166.01 Association of Municipalities Membership Renewal 2020 MEM007235 1,904.65 Barron Disposal Systems Transfer Bins-Dec 2019 018099 1,638.50 Bell Canada Stone Road Office Jan 2020 304.24 Stone Road Fax Jan 2020 93.59 Barr Line Community Center Jan 2020 84.39 Bell Mobility D. Fridgen -Cell Phone Jan 2020 82.72 Buske Office Equipment Photocopier-January 2020 076588 155.99 County of Renfrew Fire Services - Call Taking IVC017460 2,233.45 Zoning By-Law Amendment IVC017479 750.00 Dedo Brian January Coverings 427457 4,746.00 Dell Canada Inc. 4 Desktop Computers 1014736924 3,496.54 Software/Set-up 1014885878 874.13 Monitor 1014880975 203.39 Software/Set-up 1014885861 874.13 Dick Robert Council Mileage Jan 2020 72.50 Douglas Library 2020 Advance Jan 2020 6,000.00 Fridgen Dennis Ontario Building Officials Assoc-membership Jan 2020 116.00 G&K Specialties Office Supplies - Paper Toner File Folders 305053 182.95 Office Supplies-Envelopes Labels 304954 287.92 Office Supplies-File Folders-Hanging Folders 304961 146.16 Office Supplies - Custom Name Stamp 304999 57.57 Office Supplies-Command Boxes Paper 304890 338.94 Office Supplies-Binding Cases 304905 85.46 Heartsafe EMS Ottawa D-Fib Pads 5766 71.87 Hydro One Stone Road Office Feb 2020 621.68 Barr Line Community Center Feb 2020 198.90 Osceola Historical Building Feb 2020 28.05 Osceola Landfill Site Feb 2020 64.82 Integra Data Systems Corp. Backup-Server-Computer Installations 16914 3,559.50 Local Authority Services Subscription 2020-Energy Planning Tool EPT002907 282.50 M&R Feeds Stone Rd Office-Salt 83757 36.05 Marshalls Feb 2020 - Douglas/Stone Road Recycling 21956 807.95 Jan 2020- Douglas/Stone Road Recycling 21929 1,553.75 Metroland Media AD - Planning Fees 2775103 403.41 AD - Clerk/Treasurer 2762499 389.85 AD - Public Meeting 2775102 389.85 Ministry of Finance Police Contract - January 2020 11130120836007 33,691.00 R.I.D.E Duty- Dec 2019 110901201045015 1,631.94 TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY

GENERAL VOUCHER January 1, 2020 to February 14, 2020 Name Particulars Invoice # Amount R.I.D.E Duty- Jan 2020 110901201045016 1,666.98 EHT- December Contributions Jan 2020 520.09 Municipal Employer Pension Employee Municipal Contribution 2020 MC006251 47.46 Neolore Network Inc. Network Equipment Rental NEO-66344 565.00 Omers January Contributions Jan 2020 1,872.96 Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Recycling - Douglas OVW02955 67.80 Recycling - Stone Road OVW02954 98.10 Recycling - Stone Road OVW02892 174.00 Petro Canada Fuels Furnace - Stone Road 0793434 349.06 Furnace - Barr Line Community Center 0787597 563.73 Furnace - Stone Road 0787596 466.15 Purolator Transfer Payment Agreement OMAFRA 443635208 39.97 Quilty Mike Council Mileage Jan 2020 154.50 Rays Flowers Floral Tribute- M.McHale 54859 84.75 Renfrew & Area Chamber Membership Renewal 2020 2292 75.00 Renfrew & Area Health Services 2020 Municipal Contribution 100 30,474.36 Renfrew County Veterinary Serv Township Contribution Jan 2020 709.48 Receiver General January Contributions Jan 2020 5,579.48 Thom Daryl Emergency Management Feb 2020 63.00 Thomson Reuters Employment Standards Act 2020 1005418563 118.65 Town of Renfrew 2020 Extrication Standby Fee 2020-007 1,000.00 Township of Bonnechere Valley Animal Shelter Fee - January 2020 2020008 335.00 Vehicle Rental-ROMA 2020032 120.99 Arena User Fees 2019/20 2019275 2,100.00 TubanMarketing Inc Municipal Website 8808 2,034.00 Upper Ottawa Valley Chapter Membersip Fee 2020 Jan 2020 30.00 W.O. Stinson & Son Annual Propane Tank Rental 6594748 45.20 Propane Stone Road 457004131 284.79 Xplornet Internet- February 2020 INV30417746 62.14

Total 142,882.30 Township of Admaston/Bromley 477 Stone Road, R.R. #2 Renfrew, ON K7V 3Z5 E-Mail Address – [email protected]

613-432-2885 Stone Road Office 613-432-3175 Stone Road Garage 613-432-4052 Fax 613-646-7918 Cobden Road Garage REPORT

Date: February 20, 2020

To: Council

From: Mitchell Ferguson

Re: Local Efficiency Group (LEG) Service Delivery Review RFP Award

Background:

After receiving notification from Minister Clark in March of 2019, that municipalities would be receiving one-time Modernization Funding, Greater Madawaska reached out to neighbouring municipalities who are in close proximity and/or are already working as partners in various efforts to provide services in the most efficient manner feasible. The municipalities included the Towns of Renfrew and Arnprior and the Townships of Admaston/Bromley, Greater Madawaska, Horton, McNab/Braeside and Whitewater Region. The municipalities named the group ‘the Local Efficiency Group’, or LEG.

At the initial meeting the Heads of Council and staff representatives from each municipality met to discuss and review each discipline and determine if there were opportunities for efficiencies and/or modernization.

At a November 18, 2019 meeting of LEG, the group focused in on the LEG initiatives and recognized that there is a new funding opportunity, called the Municipal Modernization program, which had been announced on November 12th. The program focused on obtaining a service delivery review to be completed by third-party reviewers (consultants). The timeline for the project was outlined as follows:

 November 22, 2019 – Advise Municipal Services Office of your municipality’s intention to apply  December 6, 2019 – Submit your expression of interest  January 2020 – learn whether your application is approved  June 15, 2020 – Submit your third-party reviewer’s draft report to the ministry  June 30, 2020 – Post the third-party reviewer’s final report online and submit your final report to the ministry. On December 5th, 2019, Council passed the following resolution, 06/12/19, in support of the LEG Expression of Interest:

“Be it resolved that Council approves proceeding with the joint submission of the Expression of Interest for the Municipal Modernization Program with some or all of the partners of the Local Efficiency Group (LEG)”

On behalf of the LEG, Admaston/Bromley completed and submitted the Expression of Interest. The amount requested was the maximum permitted, $200,000. The application was for a service delivery review of each participating member of the LEG, if their respective Council approves inclusion on the application, as well as a cross border review to seek out opportunities to improve service levels and efficiencies.

On January 9th, 2020, Greater Madawaska released a Request for Proposal for consulting services for the LEG – Service Delivery Review, RFP #01-2020. Document #1 attached hereto provides the Terms of Reference as laid out in the RFP, for Council’s information.

On January 20th, 2020, Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing advised the LEG “that the Government of Ontario will provide funding of up to $200,000.00 towards your joint project Efficiencies without Borders: Efficiency Finding Across Seven Municipalities for the cost of an independent third-party reviewer to deliver a final report by June 30, 2020.”

Discussion:

The submission deadline for the RFP #01-2020 Service Delivery Review was January 31st, 2020. Eight (8) proposals were received from the following consultants:

CONSULTANT FIRM FINANCIAL PROPOSAL (without HST) Consilium Public Sector Services $175,000 FCS - Fournier Consulting Services $50,100 Blackline Consulting $82,290 WSCS Consulting Inc. $132,017 StrategyCorp Inc. $212,585 Grant Thornton LLP $108,700 Deloitte LLP with Maclaren Municipal Consulting Inc. $222,600 Dillion Consulting Limited in partnership with $176,981 Performance Concepts Consulting

On February 4th, 2020, all members of LEG met and reviewed the eight (8) proposal submissions and completed an evaluation process as set out in the Proposal documents. As a result of this review, Dillon Consulting Limited in partnership with Performance Concepts Consulting, achieved the highest ranking in the evaluation.

The Dillon proposal indicated a clear understanding of the project objectives indicating that they see “great opportunities for the group of municipalities to better understand their current operations (‘as is’), identify collaboratively what service delivery ‘should be’ and build an implementation plan with options for the municipalities to move forward in a more efficient and cost-effective way”. The team put forward has experience working with local municipalities, as well as on recent service delivery reviews for other municipalities in Ontario. They propose to combine department reviews into four clusters based on the services outcomes delivered: A) Corporate & Development; B)Protective Services; C) Asset Intensive Services (Public Works); and D) Parks and Recreation Services. Their process will begin with a Summit of the LEG municipalities representatives to self-identify opportunities for efficiency, as well as learning from each other across the municipalities.

The proposal is detailed and creative, time sensitive and robust. Council should be aware that as with any of the proposals submitted, there is a need for Council and staff involvement in the process, providing of documentation on our current state, participating in consultation and interviews and review of the drafts and final report. Council may be asked to attend sessions outside of our regular Council meeting agenda. Staff will be required to assist the consultant in a timely manner, in order for the project to be completed by June 15th, 2020.

Based on the proposal evaluations and consultant qualifications, staff recommends that Council award the RFP #01-2020, in partnership with the other member municipalities of the LEG, for consulting services for a Service Delivery Review to Dillon Consulting Limited, in partnership with Performance Concepts Consulting.

Recommendations:

That Council award the Local Efficiency Group (LEG) Request for Proposal #01-2020 for a Service Delivery Review to Dillon Consulting Limited, in partnership with Performance Concepts Consulting; and

That the Mayor and Clerk-Treasurer be authorized to execute a contract, in partnership with the other municipalities forming the LEG, with Dillon Consulting Limited for a Service Delivery Review.

Options: Council could choose to not proceed with the joint service deliver review proposal, or consider one of the other proposals submitted, however, the Councils of the other municipalities of the LEG are also being recommended to participate in this review and to award to Dillon Consulting based on the evaluation jointly undertaken.

Financial Considerations: Due to the success of the LEG in receiving the Municipal Modernization Program grant in the amount of $200,000, the proposed award to Dillon Consulting for $176,981 (without HST) is within the funding amount and therefore no additional costs to the municipality are anticipated.

Douglas Fire Committee Regular Meeting January 8, 2020

The regular meeting of the Douglas Fire Committee was called to order by Chairman Robert Dick. Present were Ken Keill, Daryl Thom, Harry Stuart, Fire Chief Kevin Van Woezik and Deputy Fire Chief Bill McHale There were no conflicts of interest.

It was moved by Ken Keill and seconded by Daryl Thom that the minutes of the December 4, 2019 meeting be approved as read. Carried

In Old Business Heins Heating inspected the furnace and oil tanks and both passed.

In correspondence an email was received from Bell Canada and the phone and internet rates will remain the same for the next three years.

In New Business Chairman Robert Dick mentioned that council has had correspondence with North Algona Wilberforce Township about the fire agreement.

Fire Chief Kevin report a good month in his report to the committee.

It was moved by Harry Stuart and seconded by Daryl Thom that the fire chief's report be accepted as presented. Carried

It was moved by Daryl Thom and seconded by Harry Stuart that the payment voucher dated January 8, 2020 in the amount of $28,141.76 be paid. Carried

It was moved by Ken Keill to adjourn. Carried Douglas Fire Committee Fire Chief's Report February 12, 2020

Date Men Hrs Where What

Jan 12 01 02 Practice Weekend truck checks

Jan 13 06 12 Practice

Jan 15 01 04 Clean fire hall

Jan 19 02 02 Practice Weekend truck checks

Jan 22 14 28 Smoke in house

Jan 25 03 12 Practice Weekend truck checks

Jan 27 09 18 Practice scba/Rit training

Jan 29 01 03 Clean fire hall

Feb 1 07 14 Dirt in alarm

Feb 1 01 03 Practice roll hose clean trucks

Feb 2 03 06 Practice Weekend truck checks

Feb 3 11 22 Practice pumping at Douglas hydrant

Feb 5 05 10 Faulty alarm

Feb 9 02 04 Practice Weekend truck checks

CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY

BY-LAW No. 2020-17

A BY-LAW TO CONFIRM PROCEEDINGS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY AT THE MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 20, 2020

WHEREAS Subsection 5(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, Chapter 25, as amended, provides that the powers of a municipal corporation are to be exercised by its Council;

AND WHEREAS Subsection 5(3) of the said Municipal Act provides that the powers of every Council are to be exercised by by-law;

AND WHEREAS it is deemed expedient and desirable that the proceedings of the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley at this meeting be confirmed and adopted by by-law;

THEREFORE the Council of the Township of Admaston/Bromley enacts as follows:

1. That the actions of the Council at its meeting held on the 20th day of February 2020 and in respect of each motion, resolution and other action passed and taken by the Council at its said meetings, is, except where the prior approval of the Ontario Municipal Board or other body is required, hereby adopted, ratified and confirmed as if all such proceedings were expressly embodied in this by-law.

2. That the Head of Council and proper officers of the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley are hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the said action or to obtain appropriate approvals where required, except where otherwise provided, and to affix the Corporate Seal of the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley to all such documents.

3. That this By-Law shall come into force and take effect upon the passing thereof.

READ a first and second time this 20th day of February 2020.

READ a third time and finally passed this 20th day of February 2020.

______Mayor Acting Clerk-Treasurer

WESTMEATH NEWS WENDINGO RACE VALENTINE’S DAY Tour de Whitewater in July, First fatbike race took Read a poem by local poet new park in area? • pg 2 place last weekend • pg 3 Cindy Bennett • pg 4

VOL. 6, ISSUE 32 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2020 FOUR PAGES Jack Quinn just loves hockey By Megan Chase had set up outside for the NHL pro- Editor spects game. “It was cool to see!” WHITEWATER REGION (Cobden) — If Jack agreed his experience playing you sat down for a 10 minute conver- hockey in the Ottawa Valley prepared sation with 18 year old Jack Quinn, he him for the high-caliber games he plays would tell you more than once that he now. “Growing up I was always in com- loves hockey. petitive sports and games in the Valley. The Cobden native currently leads No matter how big the game is, if the the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) with game is on the line, it’s the same thing. 44 goals and six insurance goals, but re- So that kind of pressure helped for tho- mained humble as he talked about how se moments.” his favourite player is Mitch Marner, al- His words of advice for young ho- ternate captain for the Toronto Maple ckey players? “Just enjoy it. Have as Leafs, but the Leafs are not his favourite much fun with it as you can. That’s why team. “They’re not as exciting to watch everyone plays, because they love it. So as the Leafs, but I would say I’m a Sen’s work hard at it but make sure you love fan.” what you’re doing.” Born on September 19, 2001 to Jen- Jack and the 67’s will be traveling nifer Holly and Dan Quinn, Jack has down to Mississauga tonight, as they been playing hockey since he began play the Mississauga Steelheads tomor- skating at what he says is three or four row at 7:00 p.m. at the Paramount Fine years old. “Right away I was in to it,” Foods Centre in Mississauga, Ont. The said Jack. “My parents put me in to it team is looking forward to the game and and I just loved it right away.” practiced on Tuesday, yesterday and to- Growing up with his younger sister day in preparation. “It’s a big game, for Holly Quinn, 16, his parents are sepa- sure.” rated but both Ms. Holly and Mr. Quinn lived in Cobden. Jack attended Saint Photo by Ottawa 67’s. (Centre) Cobden’s Jack Quinn scored a goal for Team Red during the Fish for free on Michael’s Catholic Elementary School 2020 Top Prospects game in Hamilton. He was named his team’s MVP for the game. in Douglas, Ont. and St. Joseph’s High Family Day weekend School in Renfrew, Ont. in the offensive zone. Yesterday, Craig His reasons for playing hockey are ONTARIO — The Ontario Govern- When Jack was 16 years old, his dad Button, an analyst and scout for The just as pure. “It’s just simple, I love the ment invites families to fish for free moved to Ottawa, Ont. for work and Jack Sports Network (TSN), tweeted: “… game,” said Jack. “I love being around on Family Day weekend. From Fe- went to live with him while he played Don’t sleep on Jack Quinn who is the the guys and I love being a part of a bruary 15 to 17, Canadian residents of hockey. “The 67’s send all of us to Life best goal scorer in the draft [and] a top team atmosphere.” all ages can enjoy fishing in Ontario Academy,” said Jack. “I graduated last 10 player in the draft IMO [in my opi- Jack played in the NHL prospects without having to purchase a licence year from it and I liked it.” nion].” He spent his off season working game last month and described what or carry an Outdoors Card. Veterans Over his two years with the Otta- out with Tony Greco in Kanata, Ont. and he said was a really cool experience. and active Canadian Armed Forces wa 67’s, Jack believes his skill set has said it helped him a lot in getting ready “Going there and meeting all of the members residing in Ontario can en- progressed and he’s become better as a for this season. guys from across the league was what joy year-round recreational fishing player. “I want to keep improving.” Jack Jack doesn’t have any pregame ri- I found was cool. You don’t know them without having to purchase a fishing enjoys being a part of the team and said, tuals, but his mindset during a game at all, you’ve just played against some licence. “We have such a close team and since is about doing the little things right of them and some are in other leagues. Family Day weekend is the first of we’re all such a close-knit group, the and trying to play his best. “Obviously Just making new friends and being able four licence-free fishing opportuni- stuff we accomplish is that much cooler you’re thinking about scoring a little to go through it with them is cool. It’s ties in 2020. This year’s other licence- for us.” When asked how he feels about bit, but I try not to focus on that, I know a pretty surreal experience, playing in free fishing experiences are offered the fans, he exclaimed, “the fans are I’ll get my chances,” said Jack. “I just front of that many people on T.V. like on Mother’s Day weekend (May 9-10), awesome, best fans in the league!” try to let it happen.” Jack plays forward, that.” Father’s Day weekend (June 20-21), Jack is now known as a high-end or right wing, and said he likes sco- His mom, Ms. Holly, sent him and during Family Fishing Week (July goal scorer who possesses a good shot ring goals. “Being a forward, I like the a photo of the “good luck” sign 4-12). Anglers are reminded to stay and the understanding of where to be offensive side of the game.” Olmstead’s Home Hardware in Cobden safe when heading onto the ice to fish.

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WHITEWATER REGION (Cobden) — The County of Renfrew by-law Last night, there was a special number 35-12 details certain elderly Council meeting of the Township of and disabled persons who are owners of Whitewater Region where by-law num- real property in the County of Renfrew, ber 20-02-1268 was read and passed. can apply to the lower tier municipality Motioned by Councillor Dave Ma- for deferrals or cancellations of, or ot- cKay and seconded by Councillor Char- her relief in respect of, all or part of a lene Jackson, the by-law authorizes tax increase for 1998 and subsequent the Assessment Review Board (ARB) to years on property in the residential exercise certain powers and functions, property class for persons assessed as with respect to tax applications, due to owners who are, or whose spouses are, sickness and extreme poverty. a) low income seniors; or b) low-inco- This includes cancelling or redu- me persons with disabilities. cing taxes in events of this nature. It Section 18 of the by-law states, was a popular opinion that the third “The amount of tax relief in the form party, ARB, handle the process. of tax deferral granted pursuant to this Councillor MacKay asked if someo- By-law shall be a lien upon the eligible ne cannot afford to pay their taxes, does property in accordance with the provi- Photo by Megan Chase. (From left) Tour de Whitewater 2020 planning committee members Abby someone else? Treasurer Sean Crozier sions of s.319(14) and 349 of the Act.” Bertrand, Chair Cathy Williamson and Bob Grylls. stated the County has a by-law where The financial implications are un- By Megan Chase riders,” said Ms. Williamson when spea- the taxes would be deferred with no in- known at this time, as it depends on Editor king about cell phone coverage in the crease. Upon sale of the house or trans- how many applications the ARB recei- WHITEWATER REGION (Cobden) — area and the safety implications. “We fer of ownership is when the Township ves and the amount of the cancellation, Registration opened on Monday for encourage you to use our tourist expe- would able to recoup the taxes. reduction or refund of taxes, if there the fourth annual Tour de Whitewater. rience as a part of your data in lobbying Mr. Crozier believes if there is a are any. Three enthusiastic members of the plan- government.” cancellation of taxes under Section 357 Councillor Jackson stressed any re- ning committee gave a presentation to Now a member of the Ottawa Valley of the Municipal Act, 2001, the amount lief given through this application for the Council of the Township of White- Tourist Association (OVTA), the plan- would be written off as is similar when County and school taxes would be re- water Region on February 5 to outline ning committee is hoping to make Tour a flood or fire is experienced. covered annually from the County of plans for the upcoming cycling event. de Whitewater part of a weekend ex- Section 357 (1) of the Municipal Renfrew and the various school boards. A member of the planning team, Bob perience of Renfrew County. A special Act, 2001, states “Upon application to The Township was recommended Grylls, noted the event has been moved invite letter will be written and sent out the treasurer of a local municipality to utilize the expertise of the ARB, ena- to the second weekend in July and will to cycle groups, which will encourage made in accordance with this section, bling tax payers to apply under subsec- now be held on Saturday, July 11. “To them to eat at Whitewater Brewery, the local municipality may cancel, re- tion (d.1) the same way they are able hold such a large event three days after Rafters Restaurant or the OWL Rafting duce or refund all or part of taxes levied to apply under any other subsection of Canada Day would be far too much for dinner cruise. Groups will also be en- on land in the year in respect of which section 357. our community volunteers to handle,” couraged to ride the Algonquin Trail and the application is made if” and lists in The Township said it has not re- said Mr. Grylls. kayak on the Ottawa River. subsections (a) to (g) the parameters in ceived any formal applications for the The registration fee continues to be The overall goal of this fundraising which a tax payer may apply. Subsec- County program. Due to the tax sale $50 and will increase to $60 after May initiative is to install an active living tion (d.1) states, “the applicant is un- parameters changing to two-plus years 31. The fee includes a performance tech rest centre in Westmeath, a double able to pay taxes because of sickness or in arrears, and the tax billing and col- shirt, free lunch, a free beer and live en- shelter with picnic tables and, “… to in- extreme poverty”. lection policy that was updated in 2019, tertainment. Free incentives will be of- stall the first public washroom facility Mr. Crozier said while the County staff were told they should be prepared fered again this year, with the first being in the village of Westmeath,” said Ms. by-law and the proposed by-law are for applications made under section for free registration. This means from Williamson. similar, they pertain to two different 319 and 357 before the deadline on the names of all those who register from The project manager, Abby Bert- sections of the Municipal Act, 2001. He Friday, February 28 for the 2019 tax February 10 to February 29, one name rand, grew up in Lapasse and just re- explained the County by-law relates to year. will be drawn and their registration fee cently moved back to the area after returned. living in Ottawa, Ont. for work. He Chair of the planning team, Cathy provided an update on the rest station Williamson, gave details on last year’s and an alternative location must be se- event. She said there were approxima- cured, as the new septic system for the tely 450 riders in total, with 84 coming Westmeath Recreation Centre requi- from Whitewater Region. Another 84 res all of the space between it and the riders came from Ottawa, Ont. and the Westmeath Fire Hall. Even though the Grant to help reduce risk of low-income remaining participants came from neig- quotes are too expensive, Mr. Bertrand hbouring towns and municipalities. passionately said brick and mortar will homeowners from becoming homeless “Our focus is on newness,” said Ms. be used, if necessary. RENFREW COUNTY (Pembroke) — The Directors said, “We are very pleased Williamson. “We will have a new focus After the presentation, the De- County of Renfrew, in partnership with with the impact that this program ma- on family involvement, encouraging velopment and Planning Committee Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Hou- kes in the prevention of homelessness parents to ride with their children at a met to discuss a land transfer in West- sing is pleased to offer funding for the in our communities.” special, reduced rate.” She noted other meath. Chaired by Councillor Charlene Emergency Minor Home Repair As- Warden of the County of Renfrew changes like new routes to avoid a stale Jackson, it was recommended the ne- sistance Program to low-income ho- Debbie Robinson shared this; “The route for riders, a new menu, the event cessary steps be taken to receive dona- meowners who require minor home re- Emergency Minor Home Repair Assis- will not combine with a brewfest and live ted land for park purposes and to have pairs that will allow for the continued tance Program will assist in meeting music will be included. “And we will be the park commemoratively named as safe occupancy of their home. the needs of our local homeowners to reaching out to cycle groups across the the “Boyer dit Laderoute Park.” Dr. This grant is available for eligible remain housed, by providing funding province and the Pontiac to make this Marian Laderoute reached out to the homeowners who are at risk of being to those who have exhausted all other event part of a weekend experience in Township relating to the possibility of homeless. options for their home repairs.” Renfrew County.” donating a parcel located on the north- The Emergency Minor Home Re- The program funding is limited and Ms. Williamson said new, larger east side of the intersection of Gore pair Assistance Program is provided is based on first come first serve. There signs which say, “Caution: cycling event Line and Rapid Rd. The total area is 930 in the form of a one-time grant up to is a formal application process that is in progress,” will be created to be placed square metres; 21 metres along Rapid the amount of $5 thousand. Appro- administered through Renfrew County strategically throughout Whitewater Re- Rd. and 28 metres along Gore Line. ved projects will be paid directly to Housing Corporation. The application gion. To remind riders to stay to the right Members of Township staff met the contractor. The household income must provide supporting information and not take up the entire lane, she said with Tour de Whitewater officials on must not exceed $60 thousand and the and documentation as required, and in- they are seeking a greater police pre- Monday, February 10 to have an infor- market value of the home must be at or complete applications will not be con- sence and more volunteer patrols. They mal discussion. “The chat was very in- below $175 thousand. sidered for program funding. are also seeking assistance from more formal and just an update on the Tour Participants must plan to remain For more information on this paramedics, as last year there were two de Whitewater and their broader plans in their home for at least five years and new program, or to request an ap- incidents which could have been very for a rest station,” said Robert Trem- must be able to confirm they have ex- plication form, please contact the serious if there were not medical doctors blay, Chief Administrative Officer, in an hausted all other funding sources avai- Renfrew County Housing Corpo- involved in the event. email to Whitewater News. “Nothing lable for home repairs. ration at 613-432-3679 or visit “We couldn’t get in touch with specific to programming of the parket- James Brose, Chair of the Renfrew www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca. our patrols who were out there to give te, which will need to occur at a later County Housing Corporation Board of assistance to broken down bikes or date with the community.” Whitewaternews.ca (Megan, 613-602-5940, [email protected]) Thursday, February 13, 2020 - Page 3 First Wendigo Fatbike Ultramarathon By Cameron Dube pened on the Algonquin Trail and Ottawa a cab. All 100 km and 200 km racers had expected, there was good and not so good Contributor Valley Recreational Trail, which is a mul- winter rated sleeping bags and cooking reports of skidoos passing riders at incre- WHITEWATER REGION (Cobden) — The ti-use, shared trail. There was an official stoves to rewarm themselves should dibly fast speeds. However, this was only Wendigo Fatbike Ultramarathon took pla- morning briefing at the Whitewater Bre- things get really bad. Mandatory gear re- reported a handful of times and the other ce over the weekend on the Algonquin wing Company’s (WBC) Lakeside location quirements are listed on the event’s blog. feedback was generally positive. Organi- Trail, from Cobden to Carleton Place, Ont. in Cobden at 6:30 a.m. Riders then did a The last rider on the course was Je- zers feel this was a terrific first attempt at The event started and finished in Cobden neutral-speed ride with trucks front and rome Dionne of Rigaud, QC. As a 200 km such an event on this particular trail. and there were three distances to choose back, to the trail crossing at Main Street. rider, he rode his bike from 7:15 a.m. to The tentative dates for the next race from, 50 km, 100 km and 200 km, which From there, at 7:00 a.m., the riders were Saturday night at 11:30pm. He called for a are February 6 and February 7, 2021. was to the Carleton Place arena and back. let loose. pick up just off of Panmure, Rd., between There were 35 riders, eight being It was up to the fatbikers to hydra- Almonte, Ont. and Pakenham, Ont. from the United States and some from as te and feed themselves, as they did not This was his third attempt at the far as St Louis, Missouri. Other riders were provide much support at their respective Wendigo‘s long-course. Out of the eight from Essex Junction in Vermont, Piscata- turn-around locations, noted above. The riders total in the 200 km distance, the way in New Jersey, Mystic in Connecticut, freezing temperatures with the windchill only two finishers where Buck Miller from Missouri and Illinois. Canadian racer lo- was the number one concern on everyo- Huntsville, Ont. and Benoit Simard from cations were from Québec, as far as the ne‘s mind, including the Race Officials at Prevost, QC. They rode together for a to- Saint Sauveur region, and Ontario racers the checkpoints. Everyone was on high tal of 13.5 hours, arriving back at WBC for came from Cochrane, the Sault Ste. Marie alert for frostbite and hypothermia. 8:45 p.m. for food and beverages. Race of- area and the Ottawa Capital Region. The- The cold temperatures caught up to ficials were Cameron Dube, Tim Ward and re were local riders and some won their many people as the day unfolded, with Matt Hamilton. There were many volun- respective categories; Carey Dedo from eight riders calling it quits due to the teers in Renfrew and rotating around the Pembroke, 100 km Male; and Jordan Nor- onset of hypothermia. They were then various checkpoints to help out. ris from Beachburg, 100 km Female. located and picked up by either a friend Feedback was received from the fat- Photo by Paul Cook. The Wendigo Fatbike The entire route, in all distances, hap- on stand-by, Race Officials, or they called bikers about the snowmobile traffic. As Ultramarathon 2020. COMMUNITY NOTICES

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other boxcar hoping this time that it was headed to Ottawa. They lucked out and got the cabin of the fourth engine, most comfortable so far. They just had to learn the system and routes better, this time the journey‘s end was a small town called Coteau Landing on the east side of Montreal. The conductor wisely informed them that they were about to Many young people romanticize a cross into the states. Change of plans. life of hopping a freight train for tra- The last jaunt was an open boxcar velling the rails and some do go for it, back to Cornwall and of course it rai- believing it is better than what they ned. Both soaked and cold they used a left behind. laundromat to first dry their underwe- During the 1930’s, a time of despe- ar. Then the rest of their clothes, whi- ration and bitter hardship, young peo- le huddling in a corner in only the dry ple all searching for a better life took underwear hoping no one would come to travel by box car. What they disco- in. Next they negotiated at the Poli- vered was a mixture of freedom, cama- ce Station to stay for the night. They ACROSS DOWN raderie, misery and loneliness; always were provided a solid breakfast in the ignoring the risks, it was mostly inde- 3. Flash of electricity (5) 1. Large orchestral composition (8) morning. It was then decided, “No 4. Eight bits of information (4) 2. Warehouse space, possibly locker (7) pendence but not always good. more freight cars for now,” and so they Part of history then was the haunts 7. Bean counter of years past, 5. Taught by Mr. Miyagi (6) hitchhiked to Ottawa. prepares taxes today (10) 6. Throw doubt upon (8) of the free thinking and free loving Within three hours they arrived Bertha Thompson aka Boxcar Bertha. 10. Organization of the Petroleum Ex- 8. Spur of the moment, impulsive (11) there but only after three days of an porting Countries’ stock-in-trade (9) 9. Buff to a high-gloss finish (6) She was one helluva of a rugged wo- amazing adventure. Thinking about it, man‘s hard-living depression-era saga 12. Save for use later (7) 11. Geographic diagram (3) they could have walked to Ottawa fas- 13. Ready, aim, ____ ! (4) 16. Manifold; numerous (8) of misadventures with pimps, hophe- ter. ads, murderers and anarchists. She was 14. Set of 88 keys (5) 18. Herb a money-maker (4) Some of us have extraordinary un- 15. Blended fruit drink with juice or coined “Sister of the Road” and a book dertakings in our lives that are often and movies followed based loosely on milk (8) of value to fall back on when overbur- 17. Mathematical rule expressed in al- her character. dened in later years. These Westmeath For a variety of reasons freight hop- gebraic symbols (7) Township teens had their memories, 19. Freedom from public attention or ping or the act of surreptitiously boar- then moved on with a unique status, ding and riding a railroad freight car, is intrusion (7) rather than riding the rails forever as 20. Solve them or build them (6) still in vogue. a hobo. Then there were three teenagers in Note: The facts in this are true but the seventies from Westmeath Town- anonymity of persons involved is preferred. ship who had a planned adventure Two Women and Flowers - untold until today. Their intent was By Cindy Bennett Since the morning when he left. Read more stories online at only to hitchhike to Ottawa to meet Local Poet www.whitewaternews.ca chicks. On the other side of town in her They were on old Highway 17 She admired her bouquet of kitchen so small, thumbing for a lift when they spotted Obituary a freight train slowing for the 5-mile imported roses, Pasta and sauce were As she placed them in her simmering on low. crossing at Highway 17. The misad- NELDA MCBRIDE venture of their lives began! Without 1922 — 2020 crystal vase. She was waiting for him, in her hesitation, they scaled a fence, raced They came from Italy he said, best old dress down a hill and through a field until As he dialled the phone to his A wildflower in her hair with a they were alongside the train and were boss. bow. able to enter the freight car on the fly. One friend said, “I hope we get a On the other side of town in a The expense was not spared for ride all the way to Ottawa.” But they small domain, the first woman, didn’t. The train had a different desti- She was awakened by a gentle Yet she felt very poor and sad. nation. Instead of Ottawa, they ended up in Smith Falls. One of them thought voice. The woman on the poor side of it was Niagara Falls but no such luck. He handed her a bouquet of town, Realizing they had been on the wildflowers, Was thankful for all that she had. wrong train, they jumped off and hop- She was touched by his choice. ped on a different one from within the When flowers are given from the rail yard, not concerned where its des- She waited all day for her heart tination might be. This new diversion husband to come home, And splashed with a sparkle of was becoming exhilarating. This time A fancy meal was prepared by the affection, they ended up in Toronto of all places. chef. It doesn’t matter about the cost The rail yard was larger and more se- But there she sat, all alone It matters about the intentions. cure. Officers spotted them and gave chase. The guys raced across other sets It is with sadness we announce the Whitewater Crossword Answer Key “Automotive” - February 6, 2020. of tracks with nimbleness and luck. passing of Nelda Margaret McBride Written by Kyle Dupuis of Cobden. They managed to escape without in- (nee Schroeder) of RR3 Renfrew, who cident despite the imminent danger of passed away peacefully at Bonnechere running across the whole train yard at Manor in Renfrew, on Monday at night with unseen inspection pits pro- 97 years old. Nelda McBride (nee viding obstacles in their pathway. Schroeder) beloved wife of the late J. Reverting to hitchhiking once Milton McBride. Dear mother of John again, they left the city for a neighbou- Douglas McBride (Nancy), and Peter ring rural town where they bunked Alexander McBride. Also survived by with friends for the night. They might three grandchildren Ashley, Bryan, have considered an easy gambit but James, one sister Florence Sewter and didn’t. The temptation of box car esca- one brother Wally (Elizabeth) Schro- pades were in their blood. As one of the eder, and several niece, nephews. free spirits said, “Better to sleep in an Predeceased by sisters Eleanor Jeffery, uncomfortable bed free, than sleep in Gertie Johnston and brothers Leonard, a comfortable bed unfree.” Even the Carl, Verner, Edward, Ernest and Elvin. ceaseless rattle and roar of the train Friends may call at the Fraser–Morris became unnoticeable. Fears of being and Heubner Funeral Home in Cob- caught, derailing at night, running out den today from 10:00 a.m. until Ser- of food and water or falling off the cou- vice time in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. pler while taking a pee, all but a blur Spring Interment at Cobden Union with the beat of the train. Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, Day two with full bellies and re- donations to Hospice Renfrew would newed excitement they landed in an- be appreciated.