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Future of ward structure up for debate LUCY HASS

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February 14, 2011

The wheels have been set in motion to determine the fate of the ward system in Admaston-Bromley Township.

The ward system was introduced when Admaston and Bromley townships amalgamated in 2000, the goal being to ensure all sectors of the municipality was represented

in a time of uncertainty.

During the November municipal election questions arose as to the validity of the now fully-merged municipal entity, and whether election of council at large would better serve residents.

The motion, passed unanimously by council, directs it to consider the process for removing the ward system for the November 2014 election.

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Township will consider expropriation to be compliant Admaston-Bromley council to consider funding requests LUCY HASS lucy.hass@metroland.com

Admaston-Bromley council will make one last attempt to acquire the remaining containment attenuation zone (CAZ) adjacent to the Stone Road Transfer Station, as required by the Ministry of the Environment.

Council’s solicitor Peter Hamilton will be asked to approach the property owner’s solicitor to make one last effort to purchase or lease the property at Lot 14, Concession 5.

If the efforts are unsuccessful, council will proceed to expropriation.

“The end has now come and we must be compliant,” Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe said.

NEW FACES The recreation committees in Admaston-Bromley Township have a couple of new faces.

Last Thursday night council passed a bylaw naming Krystyna Devries to the Wards 3&4 group, and Janice Dick to the Wards 1&2 recreation committee.

FUNDING REQUESTS GO TO BUDGET Two funding requests have been forwarded to upcoming budget talks in the township.

One request is from the Renfrew County 55+ Games, this year being held in Barry`s Bay. “Our mission and goal is to continue providing 55-plus adults with the opportunity to increase their physical, mental well-being and interaction through participation in Summer and Winter Games,” said Games chairperson Stephanie Atkinson.

The other request is from a group located outside the township, but which serves many residents of the region.

In a Jan. 22 letter to council, the Dacre and Area Community Association board

of directors notes that, although geographically located in Greater Madawaska Township, four of its directors (40 per cent of its membership) live in Admaston-Bromley.

“We are a not-for-profit corporation utilizing volunteers to assist us in providing recreation, entertainment, social, cultural and other community services which would otherwise be requested of municipalities,” said DACA president David Scharff.

The group asks council to consider funding its centre in the amount of $1,000 to $1,500, “thereby supporting our continuance of these valuable community endeavours.”

Mayor Briscoe said the DACA facility is “certainly well-used by people in general.”

BUILDING PERMITS Building permit traffic was normal in 2010 in Admaston-Bromley, with nine residential permits approved. That is the same number as in 2009.

The total value of residential permits was, however, down at $2,235,000 compared to $3,333,000 the previous year.

Last year 41 additional permits defined as other were approved, compared to 51 in 2009.

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HIRING APPROVED Sarah McGregor Briscoe is the successful applicant for the position of permanent part-time accounting clerk.

Forty-six people, from Petawawa to Arnprior, applied for the job.

Nine people were invited to give 15minute presentations to the hiring panel, and from that group three were called back for interviews.

They were scored on competency in three areas: accuracy and thoroughness, communications, teamwork and professionalism.

McGregor Briscoe will begin with the township Feb. 14 at a rate of $13.33 per hour.

2010 REMUNERATION REPORT The remuneration expenses summary for 2010 was received by council Thursday night.

Council expenses came in under its original $84,065 budget at $77,492.09. That compared to $73,595.85 in 2009.

Last year Mayor Briscoe received a salary of $19,570 and was paid $1,841.60 for expenses for a total of $21,412.45.

Other 2010 totals, with salary in parentheses, were as follows: • Deputy-Mayor Jack Kelly, $11,340

Admaston-Bromley Councillor Ray Pender, who has been returned as president of the Renfrew County Veterinary Services Committee, reported to council on the group’s annual general meeting in September.

(10,532.07); • Councillor Robert Dick, $15,065.10 ($11,416.34); • Councillor-new Deputy Mayor Dirk Rook, $14,023.59 ($11,416.34); • Councillor Sandra Crozier, $13,691.77 ($10,532.07); • New Councillor Michael Donohue, $993.22 ($884.28); • New Councillor Ray Pender, $965.62 ($884.28).

No money was spent on training in 2009, and the only convention expense was a meagre $52.60 spent by Crozier.

New Deputy-Mayor Rook had the highest mileage claim at $2,373.60 while Dick and Crozier had the highest group benefits expenses at $2,731.09 and $2,625.85 respectively.

Admaston-Bromley Councillor Ray Pender has been returned as president of the Renfrew County Veterinary Services Committee.

Pender reported to council last week on the group`s annual general meeting that was held back in September 2010.

Each municipality in the county with livestock is billed according to the number of cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, goats and other, based on the 2006 census.

The fee per head of livestock is 85 cents. With 17,239 livestock, AdmastonBromley’s fee is $1,465.32.

The only municipality paying more is Whitewater Region with 22,991 livestock and a fee of $1,954.24.

Other municipalities paying more than the minimum $250 fee are Laurentian Valley with 7,010 livestock ($595.85); Bonnechere Valley, 4,789 ($407.07); McNabBraeside, $5,804 ($493.34); Bonnechere Valley, 4,789 ($407.07) and North AlgonaWilberforce, 3,410 ($289.85).

The committee has four veterinary contracts and is required to pay $1,450 per contract ($5,800) to the Northern Producer Animal Health Network for 2011.

The annual meeting touched upon a broad range of topics, not the least being the future of veterinary services. There is now a shortage of large-animal vets in southwestern Ontario.

As minutes of the meeting noted, “Some at OVC feel that the problem is not the shortage of large-animal vets, but a shortage of customers.” It is expected that in 10 years, 60 per cent of current veterinarians will be retiring.

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Horton council has approved 20 recommendations in efforts to solidify efficient and safe operation of the community centre’s recreation facilities.

The infrastructure committee’s recommendations were approved by the recreation committee.

Last month, Horton council held an emergency meeting to approve nine recommendations addressing liability, security, safety and damage prevention.

been implemented, namely the posting of a monthly schedule of events in the front lobby of the change-room building, and providing a written lock-up procedure to be carried out each evening by the attendant Other recommendations, being or about to be implemented, include: • creating a list of contractors and service techs to help maintain equipment, • maintenance of yard lighting, rink lights and the photo cell, • installation of water storage

Those were upgraded to 20 recommendations in the document unanimously approved by council Feb. 1.

The township has already completed the recommendation that signs request no smoking, no drinking and no foul language in the buildings and on the ice.

The recommendations include the hiring of one or more part-time paid ice attendants.

The newly-hired attendants are Brandon McCanna, Carson Cole and Lindsay Miller.

A few recommendations have

tanks at room temperature for the Zamboni, • the proper labeling of all equipment and electrical units, and • the construction of a storage shelf in the mechanical and electrical room for all maintenance guides and manuals.

A few other recommendations may take longer to complete.

The recreation committee is recommending tests be conducted on heat pipes in the community hall, to locate any blocks or leaks, before purchasing a hotwater boiler. The kitchen often

Horton seeking solutions for all those fluorescent bulbs STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

Horton council hopes to take steps to deal with the burnt-out fluorescent bulks it has in storage.

About 100 bulbs are stored right now, but that number is destined to rise substantially.

The number consists of the municipality’s own bulbs and ones dropped off at the landfill site by local residents.

Governments around the world have passed measures to prohibit the sale of incandescent light bulbs for general lighting.

Those governments include the Canadian and Ontario governments, whose 2007 announcements said they planned to ban the sale of the inefficient bulbs

of the fluorescent bulbs.

“It’s a very important issue,” said Mayor Don Eady, who expressed hope that Stewardship Ontario will adopt a program similar to its e-waste disposal program that has lightened the load on Ontario landfill sites.

“It’s not a situation to be neglected,” added Eady, who indicated maybe the 2011 budget needs to include money set aside to reclaim the bulbs’ mercury content.

A mercury-extractor would cost several thousand dollars, or the mercury can be extracted by a few Pembroke firms for about 70 cents to a dollar per bulb.

“When people are bringing them to the landfill site, we have to decide if we’re going to charge an extra tipping fee … or

by 2012 to cut down on greenhouse-gas emissions.

The plan is expected to save the average household about $50 on its annual electricity bill.

Meanwhile, municipalities must decide what to do with the fluorescent bulbs that are banned from landfill sites because of their mercury content.

If the Ontario and federal government plans are realized, by 2012 the use of florescent bulbs will likely skyrocket.

The financial limitations for local municipalities may prove challenging, too, suggested councillors Jamey Larone and Glen Campbell during the Feb. 1 meeting of Horton council.

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Including the fluorescent bulbs in normal garbage bags at the landfill site is not legal.

Prior to the municipality’s Feb. 17 waste management committee meeting, Campbell and Larone plan to investigate alternatives.

Larone chairs the waste management committee and Campbell is chairman of the infrastructure, buildings and maintenance committee.

Options could include one or more dispensing sites; purchasing a reclaiming/extractor machine; or paying for the mercury extraction in each fluorescent bulb.

A reclaimer could cost more than $8,000.

runs short on hot water during community events.

The committee also needs to determine if the location of a future boiler will be inside or outside the furnace room.

Another recommendation is a heat-loss assessment of township buildings by Renfrew County staff.

The last of 20 recommendations is the extension of the small roof over the oil tanks to also cover the evaporator units.

Coun. Jamey Larone says this would protect the units from falling snow or ice.

Taxes in arrears reach record high STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

Horton Township’s taxes in arrears have reached an all-time high.

A township, which is carrying a debt load of about $700,000, is also temporarily shouldering accumulating (but billable) interest on taxes in arrears that exceed $400,000.

With the New Year, last year’s taxes in arrears were technically added to the account.

December 2010’s taxes in arrears stood at a much more modest $208,670, but the January 2011 figure was $433,866.

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Town, province and feds gather to celebrate project The Town of Renfrew celebrated the completion of upgrades to the Renfrew Water Pollution Control Plant with a ribbon cutting Friday afternoon.

Ontario Minister of Infrastructure Bob Chiarelli, Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant, local MPP John Yakabuski and Renfrew Mayor Bill Ringrose were among officials present to recognize this infrastructure investment.

The upgraded plant features a secondary treatment system, which eliminates significantly more waste than primary treatment alone.

The plant upgrades were completed in August 2009.

The more advanced system also increases the town’s capacity for wastewater treatment while reducing the need for harsh treatment chemicals.

The governments of Canada and Ontario each committed up to $9,457,248 to the project through the Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund. The Town of Renfrew contributed the balance of the project’s total cost of $28,371,745.

“The investment made here by the Government of Canada will improve the en-

vironment, health and quality of life for Renfrew families and our future generations,” said Gallant in a news release.

“Through Canada’s Economic Action Plan, we are creating jobs and ensuring Ontario communities have the facilities they need to ensure future economic growth.”

“Through our Open Ontario Plan, we’re building infrastructure that makes our communities safer, stronger and more sustainable,” said Chiarelli in the same release.

“This modernized treatment facility will give the people of Renfrew a water system they can rely on for many years to come.”

“The construction of this plant is a great example of a federal, provincial and local government partnership,” said Mayor Ringrose, also in the news release.

“Thank you to all involved for helping the Town of Renfrew achieve success on a very important environmental project.”

The consulting engineers were CH2M Hill, J.L. Richards & Associates Limited and Trow Associates Inc. The contractor was Doran Contractors Limited.

Officially declaring Renfrew’s Water Pollution Control Plant complete, from left, are Guy Cormier, vice-president and chief civil engineer of J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd., Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski, past Renfrew Mayor Sandi Heins, Renfrew Mayor Bill Ringrose, Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure Bob Chiarelli, and Renfrew development and works director Renfrew Mike Asselin. Mercury photo by Peter Clark

Renfrew Reeve Green fills vacancy on Ottawa Valley Tourist Association board STEVE NEWMAN

Wednesday, the same day as Deep River council meetings.

In his explanation at the Jan. 26 meeting of county council, he also took a jestful shot at former Laurentian Hills Mayor Vance Gutzman, who didn’t run for reelection in October 2010.

“It’s not my intention,” said Thompson, “to get myself off every committee, as was the case with the former member of Laurentian Hills.”

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David Thompson, the new mayor of Deep River, has apologized for having to step down as the Renfrew County council’s representative on the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association board of directors.

He says he couldn’t represent his municipality because the OVTA meetings are typically

During the past four-year term, Gutzman chose not to sit on any committees.

Meanwhile, Thompson already sits on the development and property, and social services, committees. New Laurentian Hills Mayor Dick Rabishaw sits on the social services and health committees.

Renfrew Reeve Audrey Green will fill the OVTA vacancy.

That also means Green is no

longer the county rep for the Ministry of Natural Resources Forest Management Plan, leaving Killaloe, Hagarty & Richards Mayor Janice Visneskie to fill that opening.

County council has also approved the appointment of North Algona Wilberforce Mayor Harold Weckworth to the Shaw Woods Outdoor Education Centre’s board of directors.

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Shining addition to Windle’s history of Renfrew Feature on Renfrew Fire Department airs Sunday on TV-COGECO STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

Kate Windle expects to complete her 41-page video history of the Town of Renfrew by 2012, but she’s savouring her most recent addition to the work.

The topic is the Renfrew Fire Department, whose members are another reason to celebrate this town, says the local history buff and barber.

Separate chapters of her history project are for sale, but the latest chapter can be seen at 9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, on TVCOGECO. “If I was to title it, I’d call it Renfrew’s Finest,” says Windle, who narrates the half-hour production and opens with references to the death of four local residents in an 1873 winter fire that destroyed several buildings and businesses.

In the spring of 1873 the Renfrew fire brigade was born with a single-hand pump, but its first hose hook-up, actually made at The Renfrew Mercury, wasn’t until 1897.

By 1897, the fire bell was erected in the fire hall on Duke Street, and served as the town’s curfew bell until 9 p.m. in 1963. Until then, members of the fire department even escorted local residents home who had failed to meet curfew.

The fire department came to its present quarters at Railway and Plaunt streets in 1921.

As she points out, the department is more than a group of men who fight fires and attend vehicular accidents. They’re a committed part of the community whose projects have included the construction of rest areas in town (such as the gazebo in front of town hall), reconstructing the interior of the fire hall by volunteering the labour and tools needed for the new

cabinetry, plumbing, floorboards and more.

The department has 11 full-time firefighters, including the fire chief and two captains, as well as 12 volunteer firefighters. Windle notes the department has yet to hire a female firefighter.

The video also shows the firefighters working at schools and businesses in their role as fire-prevention and fire-safety educators. One scene depicts children seeking safety routes while avoiding simulated smoke.

The video also features the demanding 10-part, 15-minute test to qualify as a local firefighter.

The tests, or evolutions, portrayed in the video include the ladder climb, advancing a charged fire hose, and hooking up hose lines. The video also features recent footage of a fire recently fought on Barr Street.

In honouring the department’s nearly 140 years of existence, Windle says she hopes the video shines light on a group of community-minded individuals who are humble, behind-the-scenes contributors who don’t go looking for extra credit.

“I think the best part of it was getting to work with the firefighters and seeing totally what they do … they put out fires and get people out of cars that are crashed up, but they do a whole lot more.

“I also wanted to preserve the history of the fire department.”

Windle’s video history looks at many chapters of the history of Renfrew, which was incorporated in 1858.

That video’s final chapters will be churches and schools, businesses and industry, and highlights in Renfrew County.

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Horton Township is happy to have its own covered rink for a second straight winter.

Underneath that roof and in the adjoining community hall and parking lot, numerous activities will take place during Horton’s Feb. 26 winter carnival.

Events include the Kiss A Pig contest. Four local residents are eligible to kiss a real, live pig, but the winner doesn’t get that honour unless holding the leading donation jar.

Activities include the sale of Elephant Ears, an old-fashioned breakfast, a bangers and mash supper, kids and adult outdoor games, euchre and free skating.

This weekend, carnival activity is in Calabogie and Douglas.

Calabogie’s carnival features Saturday afternoon games for kids and families, including musical chairs, puck toss, flag tag and curling rocks.

There’s also Friday’s youth dance and crowning of the king, queen, prince and princess; Saturday’s chili challenge, hockey and public skating; and Sunday’s pancake breakfast.

Douglas Frosty Fun starts Friday night and wraps up Sunday afternoon with the always-popular roast beef dinner.

Taxes in arrears jump Continued from Page 4 “I always look at the glass (as) half-full,” said Horton chief administrative officer Mackie McLaren, in declining to call the glass half-empty. “People are paying.”

But clearly, they’re not paying in droves. Because of the high level of taxes in arrears, McLaren said the township is borrowing more money.

“I think that’s the highest since I’ve been on council,” said Mayor Don Eady, a council member since 2000.

CAO McLaren says it’s definitely a Horton record in dollars, but not in percentage of total tax billings.

Horton’s tax billings for 2010 were just over $3.4 million, including bills for the school boards and the County of Renfrew. Therefore the taxes in arrears are just over 12 per cent of billings, compared to a record 14 per cent about three years ago.

The amount is also well above the amount of taxes in arrears in recent years. The January 2010 and January 2009 totals were $378,941 and $359,087 respectively.

The sale of one property that is part of the tax sale process will lighten the load in the spring. But even that sale will provide Horton with only about $11,000 payment in unpaid taxes. The $433,866 in taxes in arrears consists of $232,791 from 2010, $103,817 from 2009 and $97,256,256 from 2008.

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Editorial EDITORIAL

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Gas pains

New Teen Saloon well worth supporting

W

hen the rubber hits the road, rural residents always pay.

In this provincial election year, the reigning Liberals would be well advised to take a serious look at the glaring inequities in their gas tax policy.

Waiting for an election campaign to right a wrong is a tact employed by parties of all stripes, so residents of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke can only hope there will be a gas-tax epiphany over the coming months.

Much to his credit, Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski has been a tireless campaigner for rural residents on the gas tax issue.

So has the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) which identifies access to provincial gas tax for municipal roads as one of its fiscal priorities for 2011.

At present, the federal gas tax goes to municipalities, but the province only gives money to municipalities with transit systems.

The EOWC is advocating for a fair share of these provincial gas tax revenues for local roads and bridges.

“These are essentially our ‘transit system’ and warrant sustained, ongoing financial support from gas tax revenues,” says the EOWC priority report.

When you live in rural Ontario, driving a vehicle is generally your only option. You are hostage to your environment.

And the more you drive, the more provincial gas tax you pay, only to see that money siphoned off to transit services in larger centres.

It is, in so many ways, the very definition of inequity.

The provincial government was once a major player in local roads projects, often offering 80 to 100 per cent funding.

Those days are gone.

The EOWC meanwhile notes that eastern Ontario was forced to take over financial responsibility for nearly 40 per cent of former provincial highways downloaded in 1995 and 1997.

As it properly notes, “This burden remains a major stress on municipal roads budgets.”

In a fair world, the gas tax paid by rural residents would be invested back in the municipalities where that revenue was generated.

Action, or inaction, on this issue will demonstrate the provincial government’s true commitment to RenfrewNipissing-Pembroke and rural ridings everywhere.

GUEST COMMENTARY

Victoria Hospital Auxiliary eulogy to Bev Editor’s Note: The following eulogy was submitted by the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Auxiliary.

We have all been told that “good things come in small packages.”

Certainly that was true of our friend and fellow Auxilian Beverly Welsh.

When Bev joined the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Auxiliary in the late 90’s, we learned very quickly that inside that tiny body dwelt a very large heart, mind and spirit. And a bucket full of quiet humility. When she was installed as our president, Bev warned us that we were in for lots of change. And we were! Bev was continually challenging us with fundraising ideas, some new to the hospital auxiliary, and to our town.

No matter what the challenge, Bev threw herself into it with zest. We will always remember the “Bill-andBev Team” hauling around tents or sandbags for the Teddy Bears’ Picnic, and then, with the arrival of the 7 a.m. volunteer recruits, help to set things up, often in the wind or drizzle!

During her time with the auxiliary

Bev worked in the gift shop, chaired the shop committee, recruited newcomers and volunteers and, for several years, prepared the gift shop schedules. She has headed the auxiliary bursary committee, served as secretary to two auxiliary presidents, spent hours sitting in Scott’s Hardware or Walmart selling tickets; and each year without fanfare, she and Bill delivered books to merchants to earn money for the auxiliary.

She enjoyed representing the auxiliary at Newcomer’s Night, especially if she could recruit a new member, and was also a great ambassador for the auxiliary on the hospital board.

Although a lot of people knew Bev as serious, capable and efficient, she definitely had a wicked sense of humour. We are reminded of her speech as newly-elected president at the auxiliary annual meeting to which the hospital board chairman and CEO were invited, when she suggested that perhaps as a fundraiser we should produce a calendar featuring hospital personalities, with Randy Penney as Mr. January.

See RVH, Page 17

To the editor, When I read about the opening of the Teen Saloon in Renfrew, my heart just raced, as it has been a dream, too, of mine to have something done for our teens.

As Cheryl Gallant said on her visit, “it is like coming home.”

It surely would be for many of our teens who have working mothers and dads and especially for those from a single-parent family.

Wouldn’t it be so nice to just have a place to go and be able to share your day and parents.

Wouldn’t it be so good to know where your children were and what they are doing and know they are in an environment, free of alcohol, drugs and having good clean fun surrounded by other friends, not to mention all the new things they would be learning about relationships and life in general.

I understand there is no funding for this new project which I believe

Food bank grateful To the editor: The Renfrew and District Food Bank would like to thank all individuals, businesses, churches, sports groups and organizations who donated food and cash for the Christmas season.

With your help we were able to assist over 300 clients; 135 of which were children;

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Please remember you can still drop food donations at the fire hall as our need is year round.

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and feel is one of the most worthy causes that Renfrew has ever come up with involving our community.

This is our opportunity to become involved as a community working together and helping each other.

Our children and especially teens are so important and they are the future generation so let us join together in promoting this new venture with our funds, time and just in anyway possible that we can be of help.

Come on, Renfrew.

No better investment can be made than that which helps our children.

I would like to give a big hand, hats off and congratulations to Pam Gillis who had a dream and stepped out in faith to make that dream happen. Thank you, Pam. For more information regarding the Teen Saloon you can call 613-433-8991.

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New shared ministry for Anglican, Lutheran churches STEVE NEWMAN

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The St. James Lutheran Church and St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Renfrew now have one of the few shared ministries in eastern Canada.

This is the fifth such ministry that the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada’s Eastern Synod has shared with the Anglican Church of Canada.

The new minister is Cathy McCaig of Dunrobin. She started the full-time position Jan. 5 after leaving her five-point Anglican parish in nearby Stafford-Whitewater.

She succeeds the two local parishes’ former part-time ministers − retired Anglican Rev. Bruce Ferguson, who remains the chaplin for the Renfrew Royal Canadian Legion, and Bonnie Scharf, who retired in December as the St. James pastor.

Each were proponents of the move to a combined ministry, and each had celebrated the Eucharist in the two churches.

The shared ministry is also in keeping with the Waterloo Declaration signed by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada and the Anglican Church of Canada in July 2001.

The declaration established a relationship of full communion.

This shared ministry, says John Stiefelmeyer, chairman of the St. James congregational council, benefits both congregations by sharing the cost of a full-time minister.

He says the ministry also allows each parish “to remain viable and have separate faith communities … that continue to explore and develop areas of common interest and collaboration in our service to the community.”

“Our histories and our liturgies are

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“You can go back and forth and not miss a beat.”

About a year ago, Anglican Bishop John Chapman and Lutheran Bishop Michael Pryse visited the two congregations to voice their support for a joint ministry.

MASTERS DEGREE Rev. McCaig, who was born in Brantford, Ont., is in her young 50s, but she has only been an ordained minister since 2006.

She received her master’s degree in pastoral theology from St. Paul University in Ottawa, after being closely involved with the church for decades.

She graduated from the University of Guelph with a BSc in environmental biology before working with the federal government.

However, she soon found herself attending her share of environmental conferences for her church, while living near Sault Ste-Marie, in the 1980s and early ’90s.

She was also youth co-ordinator for the Anglican Diocese of Algoma for much of the 1990s.

Wherever she worships, she says “Sunday morning needs to be a celebration” of one’s faith.

As for defining one’s faith, she says that’s not as important as seeing the spirit of God alive in the community.

“When I see the spirit of God in the community, I know we can define faith,” she explains.

Furthermore, she suggests there needs to be no set definition.

“I think everyone has their own idea of how their faith is defined.”

Some people are more open than others to how scripture is interpreted, but she says that “doesn’t mean one has more faith than the other.

“It’s how God speaks to them, and how they define faith. And it’s up to me to see how they define their faith so I’m able to journey with them.”

To which she adds: “It doesn’t mean we can’t be taught or challenged in how it is we see things, how we look at scripture. It depends on each person.”

She had the option a few years ago of becoming an ordained vocational deacon, but her husband (Keith) concluded that she was a priest at heart, and that she should pursue being a full-time minister.

In the late 1990s, before moving to the National Capital Region to take her theology degree, she was a lay pastor for Garden River First Nation parish of about 1,000 families, just east of Sault Ste-Marie.

EDUCATION AND AWARENESS

Serving as a full-time minister is a gift, she says, partly because each day offers something new, partly because it’s wonderful to be on a journey in support of people.

“Education and awareness has always been a big thing for me, especially when they get that ah-ha moment that this is what (their) faith is about, and this is what faith is about.”

Sunday service times are 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. for St. Paul’s and 9:30 a.m. for St. James.

In her free time, she enjoys helping out with her dad Donald’s raspberry business, canoeing and camping, and staying updated on environment-related social issues.

Rev. McCaig and her husband also have three adult-age children.

Rev. Cathy McCaig is the new pastor for the St. James Lutheran and St. Paul’s Anglican churches in Renfrew. She is joined

by Brian Shackleton, people’s warden for St. Paul’s, and (at right) John Stiefelmeyer, chairman of the St. James congregational council. Mercury photo by Steve Newman

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After a one-year fundraising campaign, MiniBoard Advertising has raised $777.94 for the Phoenix Centre for Children and Families. The funds were raised between January and December 2010. “This is the third year of our social responsibility program,” said owner and operator, Julie Simmonds. “And we continue to help local charities provide services to our com-

munity in the Ottawa Valley.”

MiniBoard Advertising has indoor billboards placed in high traffic locations throughout the Ottawa Valley. The ads appear in women’s and men’s washrooms within local restaurants, fitness centres, community centres and sports complexes. These high value ads get the attention of consumers when they least expect it.

“Typically, our host locations (locations where the ads appear) receive a rental fee for providing wall space in their washrooms. Locations participating in this program give back the rental fees through MiniBoard’s Social Responsibility Program.

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Grade 7 & 8 Parents’ Information Session For over 80 years students have been “Learning With Friendship!

Renfrew Industrial Commission general manager Dave Lemkay, right, and Deslaurier Custom Cabinets president Jim Deslaurier welcome about 100 members of the Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association to Renfrew. Mercury photos by Peter Clark

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Deslaurier’s Custom Cabinets hosts CKCA members PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

Deslaurier Custom Cabinets was host to a portion of the 17th national forum of the Canadian Kitchen Cabinet Association Friday.

Renfrew Industrial Committee general manager Dave Lemkay and Renfrew Mayor Bill Ringrose welcomed 100 people from the CKCA to Renfrew at the industrial commission headquarters on Innovation Drive.

“We are honoured to show our new facility,” Deslaurier Custom Cabinets president Jim Deslaurier told the group.

“I remember the first CKCA forum. There were only 20-some members,” he observed. “We

appreciate everyone for taking the time to become a part of the CKCA.” Deslaurier gave a brief history of Deslaurier Custom Cabinets, victims of a fire in 1986, and how a second fire on Jan. 1, 2009 forced them from their previous Hall Avenue location to their current 550 Hall Avenue site.

Deslaurier said they were fortunate the building was there.

“We moved just down the street into an empty building.”

Tours were conducted at the Deslaurier’s warehouse located in the same building on Innovation Drive as the RIC, and at the manufacturing facility and showroom on Hall Avenue.

Deslaurier’s also has a facility at 1050 Baxter Rd. in Ottawa.

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Liberal candidate Christine Tabbert says designating the Ottawa River as a heritage river is an opportunity to market and better showcase its historical significance, renowned sections of whitewater, cliffs and pristine forests, something that would provide economic benefit to RenfrewNipissing-Pembroke. She notes efforts to obtain the designation began in 2003.

“Former long-time Liberal MP Len Hopkins was a tireless champion of the river and the efforts to have the river designated as a heritage river. The nomination was submitted in 2006 and approved by the board. The province of Ontario signed off on the designation in 2009. Since then, the nomination papers have been sitting in Ottawa awaiting signature by three successive federal Conservative environment ministers,” Tabbert says in a news release.

In 2006, Quebec withdrew from the process without raising any objections to the nomination. At the time Hopkins stated: “The idea of friction with

(municipalities in west) Quebec is absolute nonsense… We worked together like a family and we will continue to do so.”

“We should respect Quebec’s decision not to participate in the process, but it doesn’t mean we should not independently move forward when the designation is a priority for the people in our riding,” says Tabbert. She says all protective actions on Canadian Heritage Rivers depend on existing laws and regulations, and respect the rights of Aboriginal peoples, communities, private landowners, and other stakeholders. Designating Ottawa as a Canadian Heritage River will not give either the federal or provincial governments any power over the river that they don’t already have, and may well enhance property values along the river. “ Canada honours and respects its leading rivers by distinguishing them as heritage rivers – places of great pride and importance to Canadians. Surely the Mighty Ottawa is an important and leading river deserving of this recognition,” she adds.

Stop kicking around military procurement: Gallant “It is time the Opposition stopped played football with military procurement,” RenfrewNipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant has told the Opposition.

Her remarks came at the end of a series of information-seeking hearings on Canada’s search and rescue capabilities. Gallant was participating in the hearings as a member of the Standing Committee on National Defence.

A news release from Gallant’s office says the hearings were held to help the Department of National Defence better understand the impact, successes and shortcomings of Search and Rescue (SAR) wing operations on the east coast of Canada.

She said a question asked by one of the presenters – What is the price of a life? – is a question that should be asked of Opposition when it criticizes the deci-

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“Let him come to CFB Petawawa and tell the men and women who serve our country in uniform, many of whom have just returned from Afghanistan and may be called to serve somewhere else in our troubled world, what price he puts on their lives,” she said.

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Fishing ICE FISHING SEASON IN FULL SWING COUNTY-WIDE The 2011 ice fishing season is in full swing and according to Ministry of Natural Resources Pembroke senior official fish and wildlife technical specialist Darwin Rosien, as of Monday 5,684 huts were registered in Renfrew County, although that running total doesn’t take into account numbers that have fallen out of use since the registration program’s inception in the late-1980s. Nor does it consider that a registration holder can have more than one hut.

At right, fishermen on Golden Lake’s Mundt’s Bay enjoy a sunny afternoon of fishing. Feb. 19 to 21 is Ontario’s Free Family Fishing Weekend, when families are encouraged to get out and enjoy the sport, licence-free. All regular fishing rules and restrictions apply. You can check those out at ontario.ca/fishing or pick up a copy at any licence issuer or Service Ontario location. Mercury photo by Lucy Hass

Ice hut registration required on area lakes

To protect the environment and ensure safety, anglers must register new or previously unregistered ice fishing huts on area lakes.

Registration is free and helps prevent anglers from littering or abandoning their huts at the end of the season. Abandoned huts can end up in waterways when the ice thaws.

• Huts must be registered before being placed on the ice in Fisheries Management Zones (FMZs) 12 and 15.

To register your ice hut in Renfrew County, call the Pembroke District office of the Ministry of Natural Resources (613) 732-5502. Generally, reg-

istration may be done over the telephone. A registered hut can be used anywhere in Ontario.

• Anglers must remove ice huts from the waters of FMZ 12 (Ottawa River) by March 15, 2011 and from the waters of FMZ 15 (inland waters) by March 31, 2011.

• It’s a good idea to place huts on wooden or concrete blocks to make it easier to remove them at the end of the season. Ice hut owners must keep the area around their huts clear of garbage.

• Registration numbers on ice huts must be at least 6.3 centimetres (2.5

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• Tent-style portable ice huts made of cloth or synthetic fabric that have a base area of seven square metres (75.4 square feet) or less when erected do not need to be registered. They should be removed from the ice at the end of the day, however.

• It is an offence under the Public Lands Act to leave an ice hut out after ice break-up regardless of whether registration and removal dates apply.

For more information, contact your local ministry office.

During the winter months, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Eastern Region is conducting patrols on our waterways; specifically ice huts.

The OPP would like to remind those that spend time on the ice to ensure, not only that it’s safe to do so, but that consuming alcohol is not permitted.

Section 31 (2) of the Liquor Licence Act states: No person shall have or consume liquor in any place other than, a residence; premises in respect of which a licence or permit is issued; or a private place as defined in the regulations.

The police say an ice hut is not one of these three specified areas.

The OPP hopes that everyone enjoys their winter activities but encourages them to do so safely, the OPP news release states.

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Citizen helps solve cottage break-ins A tip from an alert member of the public in the White Lake area resulted in the recovery of stolen property and assisted police in solving several cottage break-ins.

Three adult males and one male youth are facing charges related to the break-ins and possession of stolen property.

On Monday, Jan. 31 police responded to a report of a stolen ATV at an ice shack on White Lake.

Police attended and located the ATV, stolen from a cottage on White Lake on Jan. 29.

Further investigation resulted in the recovery of a stolen snowmobile, several televisions, tools, alcohol, a generator, an ice auger and other items.

The stolen property came from several cottages along the north shore of White Lake stolen during break-ins the past several weeks.

A 16-year-old male was charged with five counts of break-andenter, two counts of possession of stolen property, four counts of theft under $5,000 and one count of theft over $5,000. He was released on a promise to appear in youth court in Renfrew on March 14.

An 18-year-old White Lake man was charged with three counts of break-and-enter and one count each of possession of stolen property and theft under $5,000.

An 18-year-old man from Burnstown was charged with one count each of break-and-enter, possession of stolen property and theft under $5,000.

A second 18-year-old White Lake man was also charged with one count of possession of stolen property.

The three adults will appear in court in Renfrew March 30. Const.

Lisa Nicholas investigated.

POLICE BUSY The Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to 129 calls for service last week.

PROPERTY CRIMES • Police investigated a theft at Wal-Mart in Renfrew on Feb. 1.

A female shopper left the store with scissors and two rings she failed to make any attempt to pay for. Following the investigation police charged a 69-year-old woman from Griffith with theft under $5,000.

She was released on an appearance notice for court in Renfrew on March 16. Const. Mark Condron investigated.

• A purse was stolen from an unlocked vehicle on Harry Street in Renfrew on Jan. 31 around 5 p.m. The purse contained a Blackberry and identification. The police remind people not to leave valuables in vehicles, and to keep their vehicle locked whenever it is parked.

Remember – lock it or lose it.

• A window was broken and entry gained to the Econo Gas station on Stewart Street in Renfrew Feb. 6. Renfrew OPP officers were notified at 2:45 a.m. about the broken window. It is believed the thief entered the building but was scared away and nothing was stolen.

Const. Andre Kolkowski is investigating.

DOMESTIC DISPUTES Officers responded to three domestic disputes.

No criminal offences occurred.

LIQUOR LICENCE ACT CHARGE One male was charged after police located a male passed out on Renfrew Avenue East in Renfrew. At about 1:50 a.m. Feb. 6 Const.

Jeff Cassidy located the male. He was arrested and lodged at the detachment until sober.

The 20-year-old Kinburn man was given a ticket for being intoxicated in a public place.

Crime Stoppers Pembroke/Renfrew County believes that someone may have information that could assist police in solving these crimes.

Call 613-735-8477 or 1800-222-8477.

Ontario Provincial Police unveil new S.T.O.P. logo The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) unveiled a new S.T.O.P. (Snowmobile Trail Officer Patrol) logo as the OPP and OFSC jointly promoted Provincial Snowmobile Safety Week at OPP General Headquarters last month.

Snowmobilers will now find it easier to distinguish a volunteer S.T.O.P. officer from an OPP officer on OFSC trails this winter.

The new logo will be worn on S.T.O.P. officers’ snowmobile suits or patrol vests.

“The joint efforts of the OPP and our S.T.O.P. program partners are key to snowmobile safety,” said Chief Superintendent Bill Grodzinski, commander of the OPP Highway Safety Division.

“The OPP’s leadership

and expertise in safety is important to the effectiveness of our S.T.O.P. program, and we will continue to work together to make Ontario among the safest provinces for snowmobile enthusiasts,” said OFSC executive director Paul Shaughnessy.

Ontario’s snowmobile trails are patrolled by OPP detachment members, OPP Snow Machine, All Terrain Vehicle and Vessels Enforcement (S.A.V.E.) teams in partnership with S.T.O.P. officers. The S.T.O.P. program is a community-based

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While they perform their duties with an OPP officer much of the time, they can operate unsupervised if fully trained. To learn more about the S.T.O.P. Program, go to www.ofsc.on.ca.

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Continued from Page 8 She also enjoyed serving lunch on the third floor before Christmas wearing her “elf ” hat.

One of Bev’s greatest pleasures was travelling and she looked forward to the

annual trip with Bill exploring Canada.

One year, as one of the members assigned to attend a hospital-association related conference, Bev was excited about travelling by train. It was one thing she had never experienced. The trip down was fine, but when they got to Union Station for their return trip, Bev was quite miffed to find out that, because of a train derail-

ment, they had to go as far as Kingston by bus.

Everything Bev did was geared to helping the hospital community and patients; and she urged us to support other health related causes such as the Renfrew County Child Poverty Action Network. Bev didn’t mind scolding us on occasion if she thought we were straying from our

Auxiliary mandate to serve.

The auxiliary is certainly the better for having had Bev with us. There are so many memories to share. One of Bev’s favourite things was going to Tim Hortons for coffee and conversation after meetings or work bees. Although we are not at Tim’s, we raise our mugs in memory of Beverly Welsh. We will all miss her.

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Engines humming in Eganville Feb. 25-27 PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

One of the biggest weekends in the Ottawa Valley is fast approaching.

The Benson Sports Oval in Eganville will be a hub of activity Feb. 25 to 27 when the Eganville Sno-Drifters Snowmobile Club hosts the 37th Miwel-Toromont Cat Bonnechere Cup and Canadian Vintage Championship.

Fans will be treated to almost non-stop action from 1 p.m. Friday until the 2011 Bonnechere Cup champion is crowned around 4 p.m. Sunday.

Friday’s lineup of activity starts when the clubhouse opens at 1 p.m.

There will be hot lapping, weather and track conditions permitting, at 1 p.m. Admission is free for spectators.

A torchlight parade takes place Friday 7 p.m. while drivers are registering.

The Bonnechere Cup swings into high gear on Saturday. Fans and competitors alike can enjoy breakfast starting at 7 a.m. while at 8 .a.m., drivers have one more opportunity to register.

Racing begins at 10 a.m.

Later, on Saturday, a concert at the Eganville Legion features Larry Berrio.

Sunday’s highlights include the 7 a.m. breakfast, another 10 a.m. start to the races, and special ceremonies at noon.

Nick Lagoy is the defending Bonnechere Cup champion while, overall, Jacques Villeneuve leads a prestigious list of drivers with seven Bonnechere Cup titles.

This year’s admission prices are the same as in 2010. A weekend pass costs $30, a day pass is $20 and kids 11 years and under see the action for $5 per day.

Food and refreshments will be available in the clubhouse all weekend long.

Among the area drivers competing

again this year is Ben Harris of Douglas, who got involved in the sport in 2007.

“We’ve had some gremlins to work out, but we’re leaps and bounds ahead of where we were (earlier in the season). It’s tough with the good competition level,” Harris said.

Competing in the Formula 500 Class, Harris posted a third in the Manitoulin Pro Challenge in Manitowaning Jan. 2223 weekend.

He finished fourth in the Adirondack Cup at Boonville, N.Y. the next weekend.

“We won the semipro (class in Boonville), and probably could have won the Pro but we had too much ground to make up,” Harris noted. He started in the back row in a field of about 24 competitors before climbing all the way to fourth. Fifteen drivers made up the semipro field.

Harris was closer to home this past weekend, competing in Bancroft. He finished third in both the pro and semipro on Saturday, and second and third respectively Sunday. He said some adjustments were made, but he couldn’t quite make it to the top.

“We had some warm weather. Bancroft has a new facility, a nice spot. The track is good,” Harris said.

The vintage sleds were a good drawing card with several people from Eganville and area taking in the action.

“We have this weekend off, then we go to Valcourt (Que.) and then it’s Eganville,” Harris said.

The six-race Eastern Pro Tour circuit concludes at Roberval, Que. in March.

Harris says the Bonnechere Cup is one of the top events in the circuit, and one he obviously enjoys. “I always look forward to Eganville. It’s definitely nice to be in front of family and friends. It’s one of the best events. The track’s always good.”

“There are real good vantage points for

Wright derby Feb. 26 PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

The Calabogie Fish and Game Club’s 10th annual Jamie Wright Memorial Fish Derby is set for Saturday, Feb. 26.

The competition runs from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Barnet Cottage Park.

People are invited to pre-register at Calabogie Marina at 613-752-2010 or they can register at Barnet Cottage Park on the day of the fish derby.

The cost is $8 for adults and $3 for juniors (17 and under).

Adult prizes include a first place draw of a

trophy and $600, second place $200 and third place $150.

First place in the junior category is a trophy and $150, second place $100 and $50 for third place. A junior can enter as an adult, but not in both categories.

The adult first place prize will be chosen by draw at 5 p.m. sharp from all fish entries.

Other prizes include $100 for first pike and $100 for first pickerel.

Refreshments and light lunches will be available and door prizes will be drawn throughout the day from adult entries.

Cartman leads way

Local wrestlers turned in a good account of themselves at the Ontario Wrestling Cadet and Juvenile Wrestling Championship in London over the weekend.

Jake Cartman wrestled to the gold medal in the 63-kilogram cadet boys class.

Renfrew’s other medal was the silver achieved by Collin Atherton, wrestling in the 63kg. juvenile boys division.

James Foran placed fourth in the 66-kg cadet boys group.

Megan Rousselle, Josie Diotte and Angel Smith also competed in the provincial tournament.

Ben Harris will be one of the local competitors at the 37th Miwel-Toromont Cat Bonnechere Cup and Canadian Vintage Championship in Eganville Feb. 25 to 27. the fans,” Harris added. “They can check out the machinery and talk to the drivers.”

The list of area competitors is growing, Harris said. “There are a lot of local competitors from Eganville and the surrounding areas.”

He said the arrival of three or four new competitors this year helps add to

the interest in the event.

Harris says success isn’t possible without a good pit crew by your side. James Gourlay, Scott Clark and Zac Plotz keep all the cylinders running.

Last year, he won the prestigious Eagle River Snowmobile Derby World Championship Race in Wisconsin in the pro formula 500 class.

Groundhog now a Mule I’m sure many of you are aware of the movie Groundhog Day, about a weatherman who continually lives the same day over and over again. Well, last Wednesday was Feb. 2, and it felt like the 1993 movie, but in a good way.

The Detroit Red Wings were taking on the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place in a game that turned into a high-scoring thriller.

Leading the way for the Wings was left-winger Johan Franzen.

The man known as Mule potted five goals – two goals in the first period and three more in the third – en route to a 7-5 Detroit victory.

It felt like Groundhog Day. Every time we looked down the ice, the Mule was batting home another loose puck. Just like the movie. The same sequence over and over again. So I’m lobbying today to rename Groundhog Day. Does Mule Day not have a nice ring to it?

All-Stars in Arnprior: The annual Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Valley-Metro Conference allstar showcase is Saturday in Arnprior.

The day features two hockey games.

At noon, the Valley Prospects (rookies) take on their Metro Division counter-

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The Wolves will be represented by six players on the Valley Veterans squad.

They are led by goaltender Mike Rosebrook, defencemen Ryan Lepine and Erik Mask, and forwards David Hobbs, Matt Johnston and Jimmy MacMillan.

The Valley Prospects roster includes three Wolves: Brady Clouthier, Derrin Lehoux and Patrice Wren. * * * The four quarterbacks to have won at least three Super Bowls are Terry Bradshaw of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Joe Montana of the San Francisco 49ers with four each, and Troy Aikman of the Dallas Cowboys and Tom Brady of the New England Patriots with three.

And for this week: To close down the Super Bowl, we have a list of six quarterbacks who have won Super Bowls twice. How many can you name?

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Calabogie rink grand opening enjoyed by all ANNE LEFEBVRE The grand opening of the Calabogie Rink was a grand success.

Children and adults alike enjoyed sleigh rides, public skating, and home-made chilli. The official ribbon-cutting was done by Sebastian Baum, who won the Calabogie Community Rink Committee’s logo drawing contest. The festivities went on into the evening, with a hockey game between the Calabogie Old Timers and the Young Guns. It was a day of good old-fashioned community fun.

Remember, Sunday curling offers a chance for practice time and instruction, as well as a chance to try curling out. Just show up at 1 p.m. and enjoy.

Did you know curling arrived in Canada in the 1700s, but the details are now lost in legend.

One colourful story suggests that curling arrived with the 78th Fraser Highlanders, part of Wolfe’s Army in Quebec.

After the battle of St. Foy in 1759 the lads were looking for a celebratory diversion. They melted down some cannonballs, fitted them with handles and took to the ice to play their beloved game. Or at least the unlikely story goes.

An army on the move, valuable ammunition, and lack of forges, etc. are just a few of the problems.

More likely is the story that these resourceful Scots probably “borrowed” the cannon hubcap-like wheel covers for a quick game before returning their improvised stones. Not that “irons” did not exist.

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The Low Cup was back in action with the lads travelling to Pembroke to face the host team and points leaders.

Rob Warren, Don Rouble, Rory McKay and Eric Craig played two of their finest games to sweep both ends of the double header 13-7 and 6-5.

The team of Dave Eady, Jim Berg, Sheldon Stewart and Jim Freemark split their games losing 8-6 and winning 7-5.

More importantly, the win cut into the Pembroke lead atop the standings and gave the home town crew a chance to still catch up.

The team of Barb Westgarth, Shelley Jamieson, Stephanie Langlois and Barb Roy qualified for and played in the Best Western in Picton and Stirling.

The local team had a good outing, played well, but came up short in the B semi-finals, a tough loss after the ladies had played so well.

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The Renfrew Timberwolves are in a unique position. They are back in second place in the Valley Division of the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League after gaining three points over the past two games.

Despite that, unless the two teams directly behind them falter, the Wolves can slip back into fourth which would set up an opening-round matchup against the division-leading Perth Blue Wings.

The Arnprior Packers and Almonte Thunder both have enough potential points at their disposal to overtake the Wolves.

WOLVES 9, PONTIACS 5 Renfrew Pizzeria player-ofthe-game David Hobbs had three second-period goals to pace the Wolves past Shawville at the MaTe-Way Activity Centre Tuesday night.

Lucas Gonu added a pair, and Ethan Allard, Erik Mask, Jimmy MacMillan and Jesse Riopelle solos. Allard and Derrin Lehoux collected three assists.

Mask beat Pontiac netminder JR Thibert on a fine deke for the individual play of the night late in the middle stanza.

Richard Barr got the call in goal for Renfrew, and blocked 25 of 30 Shawville shots.

The Wolves led just 1-0 after 20 minutes on Allard’s marker 34 seconds into the game, but stretched the lead to 6-3 through two periods.

WOLVES 5, ALMONTE 5 Curtis Sernoskie’s third goal of the night, with 4:15 remaining in regulation time, allowed the Wolves to tie the visiting Almonte Thunder 5-5 Friday night.

The goal capped a wild third period as the Wolves overcame one-goal deficits three times to draw even.

MacMillan and Gonu had singles for Renfrew; Hobbs, Lehoux and defenceman Ryan Lepine two assists. MacMillan’s shorthanded goal late in the second period proved vital, as it started the Wolves on the road back from a 3-1 deficit.

Kyle Killeen had two goals for the Thunder.

Despite allowing five goals, Almonte netminder Morgan Barr was the main reason his team left town with a point as the Wolves fired 46 shots his way.

The Thunder responded with 29 drives, of which Wolves goaltender Mike Rosebrook turned away 24. About half of those shots came in a five-minute sequence to open the second period which featured three Almonte goals in a 3:02 span as the Thunder overcame a 1-0 Renfrew lead gained on Sernoskie’s first goal in the opening stanza.

The Wolves entered the game with just three regular defenceman, Lepine, Erik Mask and Tim Riopelle, and then lost Riopelle after a scrap in the second period. Ethan Allard joined the defence core for the night, and the Wolves also called up affiliate Jared Riopelle from the midget squad.

One of the blueliners out of action was Sam Gleason. The Wolves erred in not sitting him out for one game after Gleason incurred a major high-sticking penalty and game misconduct in the last 10 minutes against Perth Jan. 28. Playing the next afternoon versus Metcalfe cost the Wolves the point they had earned in the 3-3 tie.

The Wolves complete the 201011 regular season at the Nick Smith Centre in Arnprior Sunday. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

RENFREW BRANCH 3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

IN OUR LOUNGE

UOV Ringette Association

The Upper Ottawa Valley Novice Rec ringette team played very well at the annual Gloucester tournament on the weekend. The team won all three games.

Leading the way were Emma Kluke, McKenna Richardson and Kailey McLeod. Emma White was solid between the pipes.

UOV was considered one of the outstanding teams at their level.

Come watch this team play two games of ringette at the Astrolabe Arena on Saturday as they

host Nepean at noon and 2 p.m.

The Tween B team, with head coach Liz Cobb, travelled to Kingston on Saturday. They tied 8-8 and lost a narrow 5-3 decision.

The Petite B ringette team hosted Metcalfe at Ma-Te-Way in Renfrew on Sunday and lost 6-3 and 6-1. Getting helpers were Daphnie Rose, Georgia Clemmer and Ashley Hubert.

Eight UOV teams travel to Kingston for the Romancing the Ring Valentine’s Weekend Tournament.

Good luck to all teams.

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you not only get the free use of the equipment but you are also given a 182-page Ottawa Valley Walkabouts book and tips on snowshoeing.

People should make their way to the recreation centre or preferably call ahead, as we have only a limited supply of equipment.

People are encouraged to call early in the week to book the equipment as at this time we only have six pair. However, if given enough advance notice it may be possible to borrow a few more pair from other area recreation departments.

We encourage you to not miss this opportunity. Book early.

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With the recent snowfall, the timing could not be better to take advantage and go snow shoeing in our parks and trails.

The Renfrew Recreation Centre is providing a great opportunity for people to enjoy the snow, the scenery of Renfrew County and great companionship while outdoors. This allows individuals and families the opportunity to try this sport first, without putting forth the initial outlay of funds. It allows families to do something different; something they may never have done before.

The Renfrew Recreation Department has acquired a number of poles and snowshoes available for loan to the public.

What a great way to get out and enjoy the winter months and get some exercise.

Imagine walking through the forests on snowshoes, enjoying the quiet beauty of Renfrew County with your family or friends.

This offer is available on Feb. 12 and 19 during the day. Folks may come in on the Friday to borrow the equipment. All we ask is that you put a deposit of $20 down and once the equipment is returned your $20 is returned.

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TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on the 15th day of March, 2011 at the Municipal Office, 44 Main Street, Cobden ON K0J 1K0. Tenders will then be opened in public on the same day immediately following the 3:00pm deadline at 44 Main Street, Cobden.

Description of Lands: Pt Lot 23, Con 2; as in R230138; Township of Whitewater Region (0.65 Acres) PIN#57217-0082 (LT) Roll No. 47 58 049 060 06900 0000 Minimum Tender Amount: $4,998.80 Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and the relevant land transfer tax.

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Last game decides first

The Arnprior Redmen downed the Renfrew Collegiate Raiders 56-40 in a season-closing clash of 9-and-0 Upper Ottawa Valley High School Athletic Association junior boys basketball teams at the Grant

Gymnasium Tuesday.

Shazad Azam had 22 points and Liam Beattie eight for RCI. Taylor Green snared 13 points and Joel Corbin 10 to help the Raiders win the senior battle 54-47.

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The Knights of Columbus held its District 44 basketball free throw championship in the St. Joseph’s Catholic High School gymnasium Feb. 1. The competitors featured Eganville Council 1549, Arnprior Council 2082 and Renfrew Council 1916 winners in the 9-to-14 age groups. In front row from left are the girls winners, Jessie Bryson, Eganville, 9; Victoria Hanniman, Renfrew, 10; Mary Troutman, Eganville, 11; Vanessa Hartwig, Eganville, 12; and Morgan McNulty, Renfrew, 13. Standing are the boys winners, Ben Shoveller, Arnprior, 9; Jack Hodson, Eganville, 10; Kieran Alexander, Eganville, 11; Braedon Vincent, Renfrew, 12; Bradley Mask, Eganville, 13; and Nolan Saumure, Renfrew, 14. All advance to the Knights of Columbus regional basketball free-throw championship at St. Paul’s High School in Ottawa Feb. 19. Mercury photo by Peter Clark

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Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.

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Invitation to Tender Documentation may be obtained at the Township Administrative Office located at 44 Main Street, Cobden.

Tender Submissions will be accepted at 44 Main Street, Cobden no later than 2:00PM, Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011.

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The Renfrew Collegiate Raiders topped local rival, the St. Joseph’s Jaguars in an Upper Ottawa Valley High School Athletic Association boys basketball doubleheader at the Jaguars gymnasium last Thursday afternoon.

The Raiders claimed the junior clash 59-39, led by solid efforts from Shazad Azam with 22 points, Josh Thero, Blair MacKenzie and Mark Hibbins.

Evan Naismith drained 17 points to lead the Jaguars.

Naismith, Trevor Vooght and Braeden Troutman were also strong on the boards with five rebounds each.

RCI locked up second place with a 64-49 triumph in the senior contest. Steve Moore nailed four arrows from three-point land and bucketed 14 points overall. Josh Hudson added 10, Cooper Brown nine and Joel Corbin seven points. Team captain Taylor Green collected eight assists for RCI. Brett Riopelle led the Jaguars with a game-high 24-point performance. Jared Riopelle notched 20 points.

Raiders hoops teams were scheduled to play a doubleheader Feb. 1 in Barry’s Bay. The Junior Raiders prevailed 65-21 over the Madawaska Valley District Wolves. The Raiders were presented with a 2-0 victory by default in the senior match.

The Junior Raiders also blasted the L’Equinox Patriotes 68-22 to improve to 9-and-0 Monday.

That set up a first-place showdown with the Arnprior Redmen at the Grant Gym Tuesday.

RCI girls volleyball teams took

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THE TOWNSHIP OF WHITEWATER REGION Josh Thero (12) of the RCI Raiders goes for a layup against St. Joseph’s Jaguars defender Trevor Vooght (21) during UOVHSAA junior boys basketball action Thursday. Mercury

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to the court Friday and swept Jeanne-Lajoie. The Junior Raiders blanked the Chevaliers 3-0 while the seniors pulled out a five-set thriller. The Senior Raiders also defeated L’Equinox 3-0.

The General Panet Panthers and Fellowes Falcons topped the Jaguars in girls volleyball matches Friday and Monday.

Fellowes outscored St. Joseph’s in boys hoops action. Braeden Troutman caged 10 points in the junior game and Brett Riopelle 11 for the Senior Jaguars.

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Midget Timberwolves begin 2011 playoffs Saturday at the MAC PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

The Renfrew Major Midget Timberwolves open an Upper Ottawa Valley Hockey League fourpoint semifinal playoff series against Valley Storm at the MaTe-Way Activity Centre on Saturday. Game time is 6:15 p.m.

In action last week, the Midget Wolves tied Pembroke 2-2. The Wolves also ventured to the Quebec side where they blanked Hull 3-0, and dropped 2-1 and 6-2 decisions to Lakeshore and Monteuil in the Pontiac National Midget Hockey Tournament.

Blake Schwartz earned the tie at Pembroke while Zach McIntyre posted the shutout over Hull.

The Atom Timberwolves shared the wealth as goaltenders Connery Campbell and Luke Moran split a 3-0 shutout win over Valley Storm in league play last week. Braedon Reinert notched two goals and Simon Rose a single. Nicholas Crozier and Jared Burnette collected two assists.

The Atom Wolves also competed at the South Grenville tourna-

ment in Prescott. The Wolves defeated Gloucester 3-1, lost 3-1 to Alexandria, and blanked Petawawa behind Moran’s second shutout of the 2010-11 season before dropping the tournament final 3-1 to Arnprior. Brendan Hill had two goals, and Burnette, Crozier, Reinert, Andrew MacAskill and Matthew Finan solos.

The Peewee Timberwolves tied Valley Storm 2-2 and then blanked them 1-0. Kraig Thompson scored in each game while Ryan Boudreau added the other Renfrew marker. Nicholas Fleguel returned to the lineup with three assists. Cameron Iob was between the pipes for both games and earned the shutout.

The Bantam Wolves topped Muskrat 5-2, buoyed by a Drew Edwards hat trick. Adam Martin and Auston Pierce added singles in front of winning netminder Chloe Eady. Pierce and Matt Lacharity collected two assists.

IN THE HOUSE Chase Parkinson became the third Renfrew Minor Hockey Association player to net 50

goals this season with a fourgoal performance in B.R. Fulton Construction’s 6-0 win over Pembroke in Upper Ottawa Valley peewee house play. Jordan Vandersleen chalked up his seventh shutout of 2010-11 while Justin Virgin and Garett McDonald added singles. Lindsay Fulton had two helpers.

Scotiabank defeated Eganville 6-2 and lost 6-3 to Cobden. Brad Shean had three goals, John Agnew two, and Dawson Brown, Brandon Fortin, Ryan Fortin and Cole Turcotte singles over the two games. Carter Atkins was in goal. Former netminder Ben Shields tabbed two assists.

Renfrew Pizzeria edged Canadian Tire 4-3 in an all-Renfrew battle in the novice loop. Crawford Leavoy pegged a hat trick and Alec McCallum added one for Pizzeria. Nycholas Pearse answered with two CTC markers.

Kelson Hart notched the other.

Meadow Congdon won the battle of the netminders over Tyson Johnston.

The Rink Rat Pro Shop topped Arnprior 6-4 and lost 4-1 to Cobden. Justin Schutt had five goals and Jack Stewart a pair. Jonathan Roach earned the win.

Colby Bleeks had four and fivegoal games for Renfrew Metro, who overcame a 6-5 loss with a 10-2 triumph over a second Pembroke team. Carter Sammon collected five goals and Brad Hogan one. Dawson Stroud had three assists. Summer Simons posted the goaltending win.

Nicholas Wright fired home both goals and Jacob Miller earned the win as Farrell’s Installation edged Eganville 2-1 in atom house action.

Barker’s Collision Centre lost by the same 2-1 margin to Petawawa. Colton Dowd scored.

McKale Van Genderen was the tough-luck losing goaltender.

Budget Roofing fell 4-1 to Arnprior and tied Pembroke 4-4 in bantam. Justin Pearse, Ayden McLeod, Frank Hanniman, Carter Briscoe and Tyshawn LaFont were Budget goalgetters. Carter Blimkie was in goal.

Fraser’s Clothes Shop defeated Pembroke 6-2, and lost 1-0 to Petawawa and 4-2 to Barry’s Bay. Nicholas Hazen had two goals and Jonathan Carlson the goaltending victory. Kellee Bovair, Brandon Kelly, Jessey Chapieski, Riley McNulty, Joel Corbin and Matt Stuart added solos.

Petawawa topped USS 6-2 while Renfrew Esso lost 2-1 in midget.

David Cooco had both USS markers off Ryan Fraser setups. Joel Ferguson connected for Esso. Travis Lemay was between the pipes for USS and Schyler Sanftenberg for Renfrew Esso.

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BOARD DIRECTORS The Renfrew Victoria Hospital Corporation is governed by a volunteer Board comprised of up to 12 directors. Each year four directors are elected to serve a three year term. Incumbent Directors may apply for re-appointment.

The Board is responsible for the governance of the Hospital, being alert to the healthcare needs of the region, working to provide sufficient resources to ensure the Hospital is able to fulfill its mandate, and ensuring that resources are used efficiently and effectively. The Board's decisions have substantial impact on the Hospital's viability and the region's healthcare services.

The Governance Committee of the Board is calling for applications from interested individuals who have a commitment to providing strategic policy direction and leadership for the continued development of the hospital and are prepared to commit personal time and effort of approximately 10-15 hours a month. Criteria have been established for the selection of directors to ensure a balance of skills, relevant experience, competencies and perspectives.

Directors shall be a resident or employed or carried on business in Renfrew County for a continuous period of six months immediately prior to being appointed.

Interested candidates may request application forms by calling 613-432-4851 ext. 260 or emailing buttles@renfrewhosp.com or by visiting www.renfrewhosp.com.

Deadline for applications is March 11, 2011.

Only those candidates meeting the criteria will be invited for an interview.

Cars: 08 Fusion, 115 kms; 08 Camry, 102 kms; 06 Cobalt, 132 kms; 06 Allure, 57 kms; 06 Altima, 66 kms; 06 Caravan, 79 kms; 06 Accord, 68 kms; 05 Camry, 54 kms; (3)05 6, 58-77 kms; 05 3, 121 kms; 05 Allure, 146 kms; (2)05 Sebring, 67-177 kms; 05 Optra, 61 kms; 05 Focus, 154 kms; 05 Altima, 55 kms; 04 Neon, 122 kms; 04 Civic, 98 kms; 04 6, 207 kms; 04 Impala, 123 kms; 04 Mustang, 108 kms; 04 Accent, 102 kms; 04 Accord, 114 kms; 04 3, 145 kms; 04 Sebring, 130 kms; 03 Altima, 127 kms; 03 Golf, 212 kms; 03 Impala, 146 kms; 03 Sentra, 128 kms; 02 Accent, 226 kms; 02 Protégé, 106 kms; 02 Golf, 233 kms; 02 Cavalier, 157 kms; 02 XG350, 121 kms; 02 Protégé, 118 kms; 02 Impala, 125 kms; 02 Sebring, 117 kms; 02 Bravada, 138 kms; 01 Protégé, 173 kms; 01 Malibu, 160 kms; 01 Corolla, 148 kms; 01 Jetta, 171 kms; 00 Century, 207 kms; 00 Maxima, 228 kms; 00 Insight, 201 kms; 00 Jetta, 296 kms; 00 BMW 3, 250 kms; 00 Saturn S, 251 kms; 00 Linc LS, 126 kms; 00 Protégé, 264 kms; 00 Cavalier, 113 kms; 00 Seville, 292 kms; 99 Sentra, 309 kms; 99 Elantra, 120 kms; 98 Integra, 281 kms; 98 Sunfire, 339 kms; 98 Lumina, 170 kms; 98 Taurus, 173 kms; 98 Intrigue, 273 kms; 97 Volvo 850, 213 kms; 92 Accord, 377 kms SUVs: 06 Trailblazer, 209 kms; 05 Santa Fe, 139 kms; 05 Equinox, 96 kms; 04 Santa Fe, 140 kms; 04 Cherokee, 182 kms; 03 Suburban, 194 kms; 02 Suburban, 137 kms; 00 Explorer, 268 kms; 00 Jimmy, 161 kms; 99 Suburban, 197 kms; 96 Yukon, 163 kms Vans: 07 Caravan, 182 kms; 06 Quest, 62 kms; (3)06 Caravan, 76-120 kms; 05 Freestar, 141 kms; (3)04 Caravan, 101-193 kms; 03 Econoline, 123 kms; 03 Tribute, 118 kms; 03 Cube Van, 640 kms; 02 Express, 245 kms; 02 Ram, 89 kms; (2)02 Venture, 199-248 kms; (3)02 Astro, 182-209 kms; 02 MPV, 137 kms; 02 Caravan, 101 kms; 01 Ford Cutaway, 269 kms; 01 Savanna 350, 321 kms; 01 Caravan, 229 kms; 01 Odyssey, 209 kms; (2)99 Express, 179-208 kms; 97 Econoline, 86 kms; 97 Caravan, 149 kms; 95 C35, 193 kms Light Trucks: 05 F350, 186 kms; 04 Silverado, 64 kms; 03 F250, 29 kms; 03 F150, 78 kms; 02 F250, 116 kms; 02 F150, 290 kms; 01 F150, 253 kms; 01 Ram, 206 kms; (2)00 F150, 174-219 kms; 00 Sonoma, 125 kms; 00 Dakota, 118 kms; 98 F150, 417 kms; 97 F150, 125 kms; 97 Ranger, 125 kms; 97 Sonoma, 176 kms; 96 Ram, 176 kms; 95 F350, 222 kms; 93 G20, 223 kms; 92 Sierra, 395 kms Heavy Vehicles: 06 Sterling Towtruck, 650 kms; 01 IH 2674 Dump, 200 kms; 00 IH 3400 Bus, 77 kms Trailers: 11 Cargo; 08 PJ Gooseneck; Brimar Utility Recreational: 08 Yamaha Dirtbike, 10 kms; 07 Ducati MC 1098S, 4 kms Misc. Items: ADS Drying System; Tennant 8210 Sweeper; Arctic Salter; Baker Forklift; (2) Vermeer Chippers; (4) Zamboni Edgers; (2) Evinrude boat motors; (2) air conditioners; (3) box dumps

Thank you for your interest and support of the Renfrew Victoria Hospital.

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Cougars Conquering Cancer 2011 campaign underway STEVE NEWMAN

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Several team names for the Weekend to End Women’s Cancers are hilarious, but many stories of the participants in the two-day event are no laughing matter.

A few of the 35 people gathered in the Renfrew Victoria Hospital cafeteria Feb. 3 shed a tear while listening to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation (ORCF)’s video on the 2011 Weekend to End Women’s Cancers.

The video captured the positive outlook of the walkers, but also sad stories about loved ones who had lost their battle to the dreaded disease.

Last Thursday was the kickoff of the Cougars Conquering Cancer team’s fundraising campaign for the June 2011 Weekend to End Women’s Cancers.

The weekend event, which benefits the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation, is breathtaking in scope. And this year’s sixth annual edition June 4 and 5 at Carleton University should be no different.

Last year, 1,000 walkers walked all or portions of 60 kilometres, over two days, to raise $2.1 million.

The 2010 lineup included some great teams, including the ninth most successful fundraising squad, Cougars Conquering Cancer. That team is co-captained by Kelly Perry of Renfrew and Susan Chalmers of Petawawa.

Among the more laughable team names were Boobsome Buddies, Cups 4 A Cure, double d’s, A Breast of Life, Beauty and the Breast, A Little Titsy, Hoofin’ it for Hooters, Groovy Bobbie Girls, and Pink Potatoes.

During the short video presented by the Ontario Regional Cancer Foundation, the camera caught a sign on the sidelines whose words evoked both laughter and acknowledgement. The words read Cancer Is Crap.

With that in mind, Cougars Conquering Cancer raised $35,720.79 last year, of which more than $25,000 came back to the area to support the Deep River Hospital’s mammography unit.

The most successful of last year’s teams was the Winchester Hospital Heelers, at $156,621.

Money raised by ORCF has made possible a molecular laboratory at the Ottawa Hospital, high-tech equipment at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital, the new Wellspring Ottawa Can-

Renfrew resident Kelly Perry of Cougars Conquering Cancers is joined by other supporters of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation’s Weekend to End Women’s Cancers. From left are Perry, Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation co-ordinator Diana Freitag, ORCF orientations and outreach specialist Jake Naylor, ORCF event manager Tara Beechey, and Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation director Barb Desilets. cer Survivorship Centre, and more.

This year, the Cougars’ fundraising cause will be the mammography unit at Renfrew Victoria Hospital, so last Thursday Perry was encouraging several

hospital staff members to join their team.

Perry helped found Cougars Conquering Cancer in 2006, and she continues the journey. She had friends, but no family members, directly impacted by can-

cer at the time.

But since then her grandmother learned, at age 91, she had breast cancer. Her grandmother appeared to beat the disease, but recently died of complications related to the cancer. Perry’s mother was also recently diagnosed with cancer.

“So far I’m healthy,” says Perry, “but I’m doing the walk for my mom, my sister, my grandmother, my kids.”

Now the Cougars have more than 20 members, including two males who have been dubbed Manthers (aka male panthers), but they’d like more, to expand their fundraising strength.

The Cougars consist of members from a few Ottawa Valley communities, including Renfrew residents Rae Ann Dagenais, Shannon Hewitt, Anie Pelletier and Charlene Taylor, Chantelle Cartman of Cobden, and Robyn and Robert Lamonte of Braeside, plus other members from Petawawa and Ottawa.

The Cougars raise money from various fundraisers, including the Mardi Gras Feb. 26 at Coco Jarry’s and their food- and fundraising efforts at the Renfrew Home Show March 25-27.

To learn more, call 432-9009 or email cougars@rcwd.ca.

Non-urgent patients get a boost in the MRI waiting game

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OFFICE CLERK The Township of McNab/Braeside is accepting letters of applications for the above position.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing effective and efficient office administration support and customer service. This position will be for a three month term beginning March 15th through to June 15th.

Qualifications: - 1 to 2 years office experience (Municipal experience will be considered an asset) - Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills - Excellent organizational skills - Ability to work independently and within a team-oriented organization.

- Computer literacy required.

Nicolas Ruszkowski Nicolas Ruszkowski VP, Communications Ottawa Hospital It has been a year since an old friend, Ron Guirguis, left Ottawa for New York City. I’m thinking of him because he would have liked the announcement made last week by Ottawa-Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi and new Champlain Local Health Integration Network CEO Alex Munter that the Ontario Government would invest $506,500 to increase access to MRI scans in Ottawa until March 31, 2011.

Resumes will be received by the undersigned no later than 3:00 p.m. Feb 18, 2011.

Noreen C. Mellema, CMO. CAO/Clerk Township of McNab/Braeside 2508 Russett Drive RR 2 Arnprior, Ontario K7S 3G8

Ron played football in high school and university, for a total of almost 6 years. The impact on his knees was terrible. While he remains active, he is limited in the kinds of sports he can undertake.

Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the personal information is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001 and will only be used to determine the qualifications for employment.

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emergency, they are considered non-urgent, and they wait for MRI scans an average of 170 days, with some waiting as long as 220 days. 4,000 such patients await an MRI scan right now.

For almost 3,000 of these patients, last week’s announcement represents a big relief. The funding will allow The Ottawa Hospital, The Queensway Carleton Hospital and the Montfort Hospital to make a significant dent in region’s MRI waiting list.

As Paula Doering, The Ottawa Hospital’s VicePresident, Clinical Programs responsible for Diagnostic Imaging said on behalf of the three hospitals, “staff have risen and accepted the challenge of picking up these necessary shifts. In addition to that, our radiologists have assured us that they will adjust their schedules to meet the increased volume and ensure timely reports are available.”

The team effort builds on an increasingly aggressive approach to providing MRI services, with hospitals operating their scanners between 16 to 18 hours a day.

He plays touch football with a massive knee brace. He can no longer play hockey or skate. He takes on other activities knowing his knees may not withstand the effort.

Until 2008, the Champlain LHIN had the longest MRIs wait times in Ontario, up to 294 days. Since then, two new MRI machines have been added, for a total of 8, which has been a major factor in the region’s improved performance.

Others patients have an even harder time. Their knee, back, hip, ankle or other joint pain is chronic. Since they don’t, however, face a medical

A nice example to show the region’s health system is at its best when its partners work together.

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Mercury recognized for sponsorship STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.,com

County of Renfrew officials have shone recognition on more Expo 150 sponsors.

The county followed up on its November recognition ceremony of several sponsors with a similar session to open the Jan. 26 session of county council.

Dave Darch, chairman of the county’s 150th-anniversary celebrations corporate sponsorship program, spoke in November of how the county hoped to reach about $225,000 in direct financial backing.

The number has continued to climb, since November, with director sponsorship and more sponsorship-in-kind from several media sponsors.

Those include silver sponsor Renfrew Mercury and Arnprior Chronicle-Guide of Metroland Media – Ottawa Region.

“It’s something we wouldn’t miss because of the history and

the connection in the county,” said director of advertising Paul Burton of Metroland Media – Ottawa Region.

“We want to celebrate along with everyone.”

The available levels of sponsorship are bronze ($2,000), silver ($5,000), gold ($10,000), platinum ($15,000) and diamond ($25,000).

Those recognized Jan. 26 included platinum sponsor Lapointe’s Auto Group, which is backing the Expo 150 Idol Contest, and the City of Pembroke, which is a gold sponsor. The other media sponsors are Valley Heritage Radio (bronze), The Eganville Leader (bronze) and TV-COGECO (diamond).

Darch estimates the county has reached $210,000 in direct financial sponsorship and about $40,000 in sponsorship-in-kind.

Expo 150, which runs June 9 to 12 at the Petawawa Airport, is expected to be the biggest Renfrew County event since the 1994 International Plowing Match.

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The Renfrew Trinity-St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church United Church 291 Plaunt St. S. Rev. Heather Kinkaid Rev. Barry Goodwin Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Wheelchair Accessible Loop Hearing System Upgraded Sound System Church Office 613-432-2285 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Call if transportation required Website: http://www.tsarenfrew.ca

Contact Tracy for assistance with your severances and land use planning projects.

Sponsors recently recognized for supporting Renfrew County’s 150thanniversary celebrations in June 2011 include representatives of the Renfrew Mercury and Arnprior Chronicle-Guide. Each paper is part of Metroland Media – Ottawa Region. From left are national sales manager Paul Burton, director of community relations Terrilynne Crozier and Renfrew County warden Bob Sweet.

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Friday April 8, 2011 Attention all business women!

Are you interested in participating in this year‛s Girls‛ Night Out? We are accepting contracts on a first come first serve basis.

If you are a business that caters to women then call now to reserve your spot.

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Wheelchair Accessibility EVERYONE WELCOME Come join us in worship

66 Elgin Ave. E. 432-5078 Pastor Cathy McCaig “I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the Lord’s house’.”

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13 (Psalm 122:1) Good News Bible 10:00 – Joint service with _____________________________ members of St. Paul’s Anglican Parkview attending _____________________________

Hebron Christian Reformed Church

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Ministers: The Reverends Brian and Alison Sharpe Organist: Mrs. Elizabeth Brumm, H.B.Mus., A.R.CT.(2) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13 10:00 a.m. – Worship Nursery Care Available Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

If transportation is needed, please call Shirley at the Church Office 432-5452.

Free Methodist

563 King Street, Renfrew For more information call 432-5677 Pastor: Rev. Chris Holmes Pastor David Tigchelaar 613-432-5458 433-3598 10:30 a.m. – Worship 431 Albert St. Wednesday Sunday 10 a.m.

7:00 p.m. - Fresh Power Worship Service – Nursery Available Prayer Time Sunday School During Service Worship With Us Coffee Break _____________________________ Women’s Interfaith Bible Study Wednesday mornings Renfrew Baptist Church From 10:00 -11:30 a.m.

Corner of Plaunt & Railway Story Hour and Nursery for 432-4266 Children 5 yrs. and under Available Rev. Tom Smith Everyone is welcome SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13 _____________________________ 10:00 – Worship Cable Channel 22 Castleford United Sundays 11 am & 3 p.m.

Church Bible Study, Wednesday 7 p.m.

3875 River Road All Are Welcome Rev. Dr. Richard Hollingsworth _____________________________

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ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE Corner Argyle St. at Patrick Phone 432-3062 Elmwood Ministry Bible Chapel Rev’d. Cathy McCaig with the 200 Francis St. members of the Parish.

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All Are Welcome! _____________________________ ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH 331 Plaunt Street, South Worship in the church 432-5825 Saturday 5:00 p.m. of your choice Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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WI FULFILLS COMMITMENT At the district director’s meeting of the Renfrew South District Women’s Institutes a cheque for more than $1,000 was presented on behalf of the seven WI branches to the Bonnechere Manor auditorium campaign.

Participating in the presentation, in front row from left are Mary Steele, Donita Konyk and Lyle Laronde of the Manor Foundation receiving the cheque from WI treasurer Amy Kelly. In middle row are Alma Majaury, Margie Mackenzie, Irene Robilliard, Deb McGregor and Clare Hamilton; back row, Jo-Anne Camelon, Jean Henderson, Grace Yantha-Blimke, Joanne McDonald, Anita Schubrink and Amy Neill. Photo courtesy of Lynn Clelland

LEARNING FOR THE FUN OF IT Shelley Steele’s Grade 1 class at Queen Elizabeth Public School celebrated Family Literacy Day with three guest readers Jan. 27. Class was broken into groups of students taught by grandmothers Joan Coad, Edna Sulpher, Heather Graham and teacher Shelley Steele, who is also Graham’s daughter. Many students also dressed up as their favourite storybook character for the day. From bottom left are Hannah Hewitt, RJ Vasquez-Acres, Cale Jessup dressed up as ScoobyDoo, Joan Coad and Noah Matthews. In behind at the next table are student Hope Simons, centre, and Edna Sulpher. Mercury photo by Peter Clark

Rural Ramblings book signing in Lanark Feb. 13 Pakenham-born and raised author Isobel Eastman was raised on a farm in Pakenham in Lanark County and ‘grew up rural.’

The inspiration for her third book, as with her first two books, is drawn from her many rural experiences and the characters she has encountered along the way.

As Mary Cook said, “Isobel Eastman has done it again! Her delightful book of stories once again introduces us to characters who have strolled through her life…or sometimes raced at top-neck speed... always leaving us with a warm feeling.

Eastman has that rare ability of combining humour with pathos and

so we are always treated to a wonderful blend of words that joyfully take us on a journey of discovery.”

Chat with the author over coffee and cake as she shares stories from her book on Sunday, Feb. 13 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Nature Lover’s Bookshop, 62 George Street in Lanark Village.

Eastman will also autograph copies of her Rural Ramblings, Growing up Rural or Rural Reflections.

Nature Lover’s Bookshop has invited other interesting speakers and local authors to Lanark this winter until April.

Check their website www.natureloversbookshop.ca or call 613-2595654 for details.

County Idol moves to Pembroke The deadline to apply for the Pembroke edition of Renfrew County Idol is drawing near. The juniors perform Saturday, Feb. 19 at Fellowes High School and the adult contestants perform at the Pembroke Legion on Sunday, Feb. 20. Both competitions begin at 1 p.m. and admission is free.

Renfrew County Idol is part of the Expo 150 Celebrations slated for June 9-12, 2011 at the Pembroke Regional Airport.

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Education

STA Chalice program a success As a Catholic school within the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board, St. Thomas the Apostle School advocates and responds to the call of the poor; both locally and globally.

For the second year, the school community of St. Thomas the Apostle joined with St. Francis Xavier Parish in “bringing Christ for those in need,” notes STA principal Connie Dick.

“Animals are always useful for those in the developing world. Goats for instance provide a family with milk and cheese. A pair of goats will produce several offspring each year,” Dick said. “For our Advent campaign we invited donations and the money raised was used to purchase the following: goat, sheep, several sets of chicks and ducklings, roosters and hens, school uniforms, bags and shoes, bed, mosquito nets, vegetable seeds, fruit trees and seedlings, soap, toothbrush and toothpaste, and a Jiko stove.”

These items are “gifts

From left are four of the St. Thomas Apostle students participating in the school’s Chalice Catholic sponsorship program. From left are Brooke Beauchamps, Lilly Kluke, Daniel Quigley-Heney and Marcel Baron. Mercury photo by Peter Clark from the heart that will bring joy to the hearts of families living in poverty.”

This includes countries such as Haiti, which was devastated one year ago by an earthquake.

The St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School community would also like to acknowledge other “gifts from the heart” that were donated to share with families in our own school who could benefit from assistance at Christmas, Dick added.

“Kim and Mike Sterling from No Frills donated $200, which is greatly appreciated. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey McLaughlin and their euchre playing friends donated $200 each to a number of schools in our area.

“Thank you to Sport Renfrew for their $200 donation and to some families and friends of STA who shared gift cards with the school as well. This generosity is greatly appreciated.”

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St. Joseph’s High School would like to welcome Mr. Micheal Hall, who has come to teach at our school from Australia.

Mr. Hall is participating in a teacher exchange with Mr. Russ Connors, who is now teaching in Australia. This exchange will last for a full year, from January 2011 to January 2012.

To make Mr. Hall feel more welcome, on Jan. 26 our school celebrated Australia Day. Mr. Hall presented our principal, Mr. Mark Searson, with a special gift in honour of the special day.

Good luck with the year ahead, Mr. Hall!

On a final note, we would like to remind students and parents that report cards for students in Grade 9 to 12 will be going out on Feb. 11. For students in Grade 8, report cards will be going out on Feb. 14.

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On Tuesday, Feb. 8, St. Joseph’s Catholic High School took part in the first annual Do it for Daron (D.I.F.D.) Purple Pledge Day. This was a day in remembrance of Daron Richardson, the 14year-old daughter of the Ottawa Senators assistant head coach Mr. Luke Richardson.

Unknown to all, Daron Richardson suffered from mental illness and tragically committed suicide in November 2010. On Tuesday, people were asked to wear purple in support of the Daron Richardson Fund at the Royal Ottawa Foundation for Mental Health and to remember Daron, along with the many other teenagers in this world who suffer from depression and other forms of mental illness.

Feb. 8 was chosen for D.I.F.D Purple Pledge Day because it would have been Daron’s 15th birthday and the colour purple was chosen because it was her favourite colour.

It is the Richardson family’s goal to raise awareness of health issues and suicide in hopes of removing the stigma associated with these real health issues.

The second leading cause of death of young people between the ages of 15 to 24 in Canada, second only to motor vehicle collisions, is suicide. Suicide is a preventable death. We just need to talk about it!

Here at SJCHS, we want to do all that we can to help the Rich-

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Procrastination is never good

Procrastinating is never, ever a good idea, as I am learning over and over this new semester. It is by far less stressful to actually organize your time, but I guess I have to learn things the hard way multiple times before I get it.

Anyway, here at Renfrew Collegiate semester number two is a week old and things are falling back into the normal swing of the year. Which thankfully means no more of those 18 colourful sheets we’re given the first week. The flipside, of course, is that now we’ve learned enough to be tested.

RCIS has been going through its own transition, as term two is in its final stretch this past week.

Report cards are due Feb. 18 for the Grade 7 and 8s.

Extracurriculars at Renfrew Collegiate are going on strong after the short break. The ski/ snowboard finals were held last Friday, multiple boys’ basketball and girls’ volleyball games are being played, both boys and girls hockey have upcoming tournaments, and there are lots of meetings for the many clubs and organizations as well. In an effort to combat the winter blahs, student council has organized a spirit this week with daily themes.

On Friday, Feb. 11, the students are challenging the teachers to

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Also, Relay for Life, though far away, is being planned out and dates and themes have been established. The date of the official event is Friday, May 27 and the assembly for the event is to be held early April. Around the time of the assembly the sign up packages will be made available, and the theme this year is sports and games. I’m extremely excited for this particular event. Having never been a part of Relay for Life ever before, I’m eager to find out just what goes on. I was assured it was lots of fun and for a great cause, and was encouraged to help out with the event.

After very little convincing, I signed up, and now eagerly await the end of May for the event supporting the Canadian Cancer Society which has raised over a quarter of a million dollars over the last three years. I really sincerely hope to see many there to be a part of this phenomenal opportunity.

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Focus on ecological agriculture by Ottawa Valley Food Co-op steve.newman@metroland.com

Guest speaker Maureen Bostock of Balderson, Ont., is the author of the book, Growing Potatoes Organically from Market Garden to Field Crop, but she talked about a whole lot more than potatoes during the two-day workshop at the Barr Line Community Centre.

During the Introduction to Ecological Agriculture workshop, the certified organic vegetable farmer focused on principles that make ecological farming possible.

Bostock says she was motivated to see the participants’ connection to their farms and the view their farms are living organisms.

The 17 registrants for the Feb. 4-5 workshop were a mix of experienced and new farmers. The homes of these Upper Ottawa Valley residents, whose products include vegetables, dairy products, mixed farming and beef, included Glasgow Station, Eganville, Golden Lake, Petawawa, Wilno and Douglas.

The workshop was presented by the Ottawa Valley Food Co-operative, whose Wilno-area president is Christina Anderman.

“The goal was do an overview of a lot of different subjects and the principles of ecological farming, because switching to organic growing or raising (of products) is a new mindset,” Anderman told The Mercury.

“If you have come from conventional agriculture, there’s a lot to learn. You can’t just re-

place herbicides and pesticides people can eat in Renfrew Coun- their ingredients through our gardens.”

For more details, see www.youwith something that is natural. ty in February if they eat locally co-op, through farmers markets, For example, you have to build and organically, by sourcing at the farm gate, and out of their rottawaregion.com/rural north. up the soil’s health and look after the livestock’s health so they can naturally build up their immune system.”

Principles of ecological farming include continuous recycling of waste on the farm and the growth of cover crops, such as alfalfa, clover and field peas, to add nitrogen to the growing soil.

The Andermans do mixedfarming homesteading and aspire to add orchard sales to that mix. It isn’t necessary to be totally self-sufficient, though, she DOWNTOWN points out, because other neighRENFREW bours may have land that’s bet432-5831 ter suited to certain crops.

Another important principle of ecological farming is biodiversity, so growers don’t just grow the world’s top 12 crops,.

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Their topics could include crop rotation, livestock health and pest control.

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Another workshop focus was the lunches each day of local organic ingredients. These helped show, said Anderman, “how well

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Mae doesn’t enjoy cooking or baking. It doesn’t come natural to her. Nursing, taking care of elderly people and home decorating does. She is also good at picking out neat places to eat and sleep, but we did have a good

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Farmers hip to hemp SHERRY HAAIMA shaaima@msn.com

Industrial hemp is a growing industry in Canada and local interest in the crop has been piqued, if robust attendance at two recent public meetings is any indication.

Micksburg-area farmer and CEO of Valley Bio, Reuben Stone, joined Tom Greaves, director of operations for Manitoba Harvest Hemp Food and Oils, and Gordon Scheifele, president of the Ontario Hemp Alliance, at an information meeting at the Galetta Community Centre Feb. 1.

Stone, a fourth-generation farmer at Stone Farms, said hemp might be a perfect addition for local farmers’ fields.

The growing industry has breathed life into a lifestyle that has become a tough sell for many young people today.

“The reason I’m into it is the potential for growth as a young farmer. There’s a major opportunity for me to participate in building the industry,” Stone told close to 30 people gathered for the meeting, with a similar turnout reported for a session held the day before in AdmastonBromley Township.

Greaves explained that his company, Manitoba Harvest, works with producers across Canada. “Currently we are selling into a whole bunch of different markets,” he said.

He explained the basics of the industry in Canada, dispelling a common myth from the outset.

“There are a lot of misconceptions about hemp out there,” said Greaves.

“Hemp is not marijuana.”

Named Cannabis Sativa, hemp contains less than 0.3 per cent of THC (Tetrahydrochloric acid). There are Health Canada licenses required to grow the crop, but the process is fairly simple, requiring a criminal records check and some basic information, explained Greaves.

And while it was once thought fibre would be hemp’s major use, it turns out the health food industry is where almost all of Canada’s hemp ends up.

There are two main areas of production for Manitoba harvest: the branded product and the industrial seed ingredient.

There are legal restrictions on growing hemp in the U.S. and elsewhere, so Canada, with the help of Stone Farms, is a big player on the world scene.

Horton-area farmers Milt Stevenson and Bob Johnston are among farmers who attended a Feb. 1 information session about growing industrial hemp. Mercury photo by Sherry Haaima Grain processed as hemp is used to make hemp nuts, non-gluten flour, high quality oil, a whole seed toasted for a

snack food, hemp milk, frozen desserts, protein drinks and more.

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Hemp market really taking off; west seeking east’s help Continued from Page 33 Hemp seed oil is high in Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids.

Meeting organizers had a treat for attendees – a snack that is gaining in popularity.

“The shelled hemp seed is probably our most popular product,” said Greaves.

The seeds can be sprinkled over oatmeal or salad and the hemp products are quickly becoming available at major grocery stores across the country.

There’s even hemp seed butter.

“It is green, you have to get over that first,” said Greaves. “But it’s good.”

Business has taken off and the industry is anxious to welcome new producers to help grow and expand.

“It’s a growing industry and it’s starting to become more mainstream,” said Greaves.

Manitoba Harvest has been growing by about 50 per cent each year for the past five years, he explained, and in 2010 did $10 million in sales.

“We started in ’98 with just a couple of presses and it’s come a long way,” he said.

STONE FARMS Stone likened the budding hemp grain industry of today to the emergence of soybeans in the 1960s.

He detailed his family farm’s history with the crop, which began in 2009.

It’s rare to encounter insect or wildlife damage, says local hemp farmer Reuben Stone.

Valley Bio Limited has established itself as the leading source for hemp seed genetics in eastern Canada. Their flagship variety (Anka) was the first Ontario developed hemp variety of the eastern Canada condition.

Stone explained the crop’s many advantages, which include that it is rare to encounter insect or wildlife damage, it’s an effective break crop to disturb the life cycles of pathogens, it generally will leave the field clean and there is no need for regular herbicides or pesticides.

It could help farmers increase efficiency and profits.

“The main economic advantage with this crop is efficiency with equipment,” said Stone It provides work and earnings for the combine and other machinery between cereal and soybean crops.

Stone Farms produces about two per cent of the Canadian market and about one per cent of the entire world production of hemp. If Canada gets on board

and establishes the industry now, down the road it’ll be able to help other countries.

“If and when they do legalize it in five to 10 years time,” said Stone, “we’ll be supplying them with our seed grain.”

ONTARIO HEMP ALLIANCE Scheifele outlined the history of the Ontario Hemp Alliance, an agency that was created in 1998 and is made up of hemp growers and processors to recognize and meet the needs of the young and evolving industry. The mandate and membership reflects the broad interest

in hemp from all sectors of the economy, explained Scheifele.

He assured the crowd that while the industry had definitely had some ups and downs in the beginning, it is not fly-bynight.

“It’s not a break or bust,” said Scheifele. “That’s over.”

Hemp can be a useful and profitable crop for farmers and in the future there are opportunities to branch into other areas, including fibre.

“Industrial hemp took off as an oilseed crop, as a food crop, and today globally we are the leader with regards to industrial hemp as a food crop.”

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7 GRANT’S SETTLEMENT RD.

1668 BURNSTOWN RD.

24007 HIGHWAY 41

99,000 - Close to 4 season recreation.

Drilled well and septic. Sure beats renting! Call Dennis to view 613-432-0041.

MLS #769513

2855B HIGHWAY 132

1.25 ACRES

360 AIRMILES

348 AIRMILES

One of a kind location for this 5 bedroom family home. Walk to downtown, enjoy the melennium trail at your doorstep or just sit back and enjoy the lovely 3/4 acre lot. Family style kitchen. Generous sized rooms throughout - $249,900. Call Dennis at 613-432-0041 MLS #775814

6647 HIGHWAY 132

590 AIRMILES

This gem of a house has been extensively renovated within the last 5 years. Reno’s include addition, decks, windows, drywall, adding an ensuite, wiring, plumbing & much more. Heated/insulated garage.

Call Patti 401-0197 to view. MLS#778464

Large 4 bedroom in the heart of Burnstown has tons of potential as a studio, recreational property, home business. New drilled well and frontage on the Madawask River. Main level has new laminate flooring. $179,900. Call Patti 401-0197. MLS #773175

Fabulous 3 BR, 3 bath bungalow on 5 acres of privacy! Very well maintained home with walk out lower level, detached 2 car garage/workshop. $285,000.

Call Patti to view 401-0197 MLS#770826

A real stunner! 3 fully finished levels of living space. Warm interior with mix of pine and hardwood floors. 4 bedroom.

3.5 baths. Nicely treed lot just under 10 acres in size. $367,000. Call Dennis to view 613-432-0041. MLS #761251

27 QUEEN STREET

161 READY AVE.

177 ARTHUR

429 RAGLAN ST. N.

$139,900

ON BONNECHERE RIVER

378 AIRMILES

300 AIRMILES

500 AIRMILES

Great value here. Detached 70x40 ft shop.

Great living quarters plus attached shop.

Good office space all set on 2.5 acres. $139,900 the price is unbelievable!!! MLS #751068. Call Dennis 613-432-0041

Triplex consisting of 3 1 bedrm apartments. Several updated windows and new exterior doors. Interior is in a good state of repair. 3 fridges, 3 stoves. Live in 1 unit while renting the others. Priced to sell at $139,900 Call Dennis 432-0041

Large 4+1 bedroom home in town & on the banks of the Bonnechere River.

Nice private back yard. A super family home. $189,000. Call Patti 401-0197.

MLS#757702

3 bedroom brick bungalow with 2 car garage on a quiet lot. Large sunroom overlooks the Bonnechere River. Gas fireplace and finished basement. Call Charlene 613-433-4082. $239,900. MLS #772017

- beautiful home set on 200ft deep lot - fenced in rear yard with detached garage - Hospital/Retirement home neighbourhood - has already had all the TLC - ready to move in!

Call Vince Johnston 613-433-2254

85 WINDLE LANE

533 GILLAN RD.

572 MALCOLM

104 PRINCE AVE.

81 STEVENSON CRES.

NEW PRICE

- Brick bungalow with 2 car detached garage - Large lot in a private setting - Close to Calabogie skiing, golfing and race track - $199,900 Call Vince 613-433-2254

ABERDEEN ST.

A rare find - 1/2 acre lot in town! Solid, all brick 3 bedroom bingalow with 2 car garage. Shopping close by and short drive to Highway 17. $249,900. Easy to show.

Call Patti 613-401-0197. MLS #774869

Pretty Cottage on 1.5 acre private lot.

Great fishing lake. Close to 1000’s of acres of crown land. Priced to sell. $139,900.

Call Vince for more information at 613-432-7870

Move in condition! This centrally located home has newer windows, doors, roof, flooring, kitchen and bath! Plus a mechanic’s dream... an insulated garage! $174,900. Call Charlene 433-4082 or Patti 401-0197. MLS #773415

202 BRYDGES ROAD

SPACE FOR LEASE

LOTS FOR SALE Three lots on Holmes Rd. 2.59, 3.07 and 3.46 looking out over the Dragonfly golf course. Call Charlene 613-433-4082

Watch for construction of our last 4 unit to begin in the spring. Call Morris at 613-4321830 for your chance to get one of these.

Hurry because they won’t last long!

Country Living at it’s best! This two bedroom + hi ranch is situated on 1.45 acres with two small cabins. Three lakes near by. A must sell. Call Charlene at 613-433-4082

658 AIRMILES

350 AIRMILES

510 AIRMILES

2nd Floor - 4200 Square feet, Equipped restaurant, Inexpensive lease 3rd Floor - 4200 Square feet, Cheap office space, MLS #773692. Call Vince for more info 613-433-2254

2 building lots. 2 minutes 2 Renfrew. 2 Good 2 Miss out on. $27,000. each Call Kelly 613-433-2681

In a sought after residential area. Stunning rear yard. 4 bedrooms, separate dining room. Family kitchen. Finished basement. Lifetime metal shingle roof. $329,900. Call Dennis at 613-432-0041 MLS# 770476

On Duty This Weekend Team Reid Sales Reps.

Patti Reid 401-0197

Rick Reid 401-3212

We welcome your weekend call on any listed property

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1911: Renfrew-Montreal game called off, equipment missing FEBRUARY 9, 1911 FANCY DRESS CARNIVAL: The first and only fancy dress carnival of the season to be held at the Renfrew Rink tomorrow (Friday) night is looked forward to with much interest. The list of prizes for fancy and comical costumes is attractive enough to draw out a large number of good costumes, and the hockey match between the ladies’ hockey team and the Renfrew team in hobble skirts will be a hummer. Skating and band music are also on the

programs.

GAME CALLED OFF: The game between Renfrew and the Canadians of Montreal at the local rink tonight (Thursday) was called off on account of the box containing the sticks, sweaters, skates, boots, etc. of the Canadians not being forwarded to Renfrew. The club landed here all right and there was a big crowd out, but the missending by the railway of the box caused the game to be called off. Every effort was made to locate the box but at the time of going to press

no trace of it had been found.

FEBRUARY 6 1936 ELECTRIC-REFRIGERATOR OPERATING THIS WEEK: The Electric Refrigerator is operating this week and is going ahead with a full manufacturing program. On Monday about half of the staff was at work and there was added daily more of the staff as the material arrived. It is expected that all hands will be at work by next week.

CONTRACTOR M.J. SULPHER

OF RENFREW HAS GOVERNMENT CONTRACT: Contractor M.J. Sulpher of Renfrew was busy from September to January on government works in the Sudbury district and finished in time to attend the January session of Renfrew County Council as deputy reeve of the Town of Renfrew. He gave employment to 15 Renfrew men and three more from another point. Toward the close of the contract some decidedly inclement weather was encountered. A carload of equipment used in the undertaking and owned by Mr. Sulpher arrived in town a few days ago.

FEBRUARY 10, 1971 WILLY AND FLOYD: Sunday in Ottawa was the taping of the Willy and Floyd Show, with the contestants that were successful from the auditions held at Renfrew. It was a most interesting experience. One thing was the

absence of Renfrew’s mayor. Evidently he was asked to open the Renfrew Show, but did not show up in Ottawa, or send word one way or the other. Even without the Mayor to open the Renfrew Show it will be well worth viewing.

CONTRACT LET: Paul J. Yakabuski, MPP for Renfrew South, announced that he has been advised by the Honorable George F. Gomsme, Ontario minister of highways, that a contract has been awarded to O.J. Gaffney Limited, Stratford, Ontario for the rebuilding of highways 41 and 60 in the village of Eganville Ontario. Contract No. 70207 calls for grading drainage, granular base, hot mixing and structure on Highway 41 and 60 within the village limits.

From the Old Files columnist Olga Lewis is available to help with research. For more information, call 613-432-6958.

Morris Eady welcomes another new member to the team!

Morris Eady, Broker of Record for Century 21 Eady Realty Inc., Brokerage wishes to announce that Rick Reid has joined the Renfrew office.

Valley Wide Real Estate Brokerage Lisa Dunbar, Sales Rep. (cell) 613-633-0062

73 Plaunt Street, Renfrew 613-433-3626

Teri Leech, Sales Rep. (cell) 613-433-6994

Weekend Duty Agent MOTIVATED SELLER

PRICE REDUCED

17 KUNOPASKI RD., RENFREW $329,000 • spacious, bright custom kitchen with rose maple cabinets, granite counter top, and stainless steel appliances.

• 3 full bathrooms all tastefully renovated including ceramic tile.

• vaulted ceiling in LR with wood stove; pic window overlooking the back yard.

• great access to Millenium Trail ideal those that love to walk, bike, or snowmobile. MLS#768030 CALL LISA (613)633-0062 FOR COMPLETE DETAILS.

GRATTAN RD. DOUGLAS GREAT LOCATION TO BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME. Lot is treed at road for privacy but cleared and ready to build at back. New drive and culvert. Hydro at driveway. $39,900.

MLS#763512. Call Lisa.

Prior to becoming a licensed real estate sales representative, Rick was a Technical Customer Support RICK REID Real Estate Representative Specialist in the high-tech Cell Phone 613-401-3212 industry. Over the years Rick honed his skills in customer support and service and these skills will allow him to transition smoothly into the real estate business. Rick wants his clients to feel comfortable with the buying and selling process and wants to help them make informed decisions when purchasing or selling a home. Rick looks forward to joining his wife, Patti, who is already established at Century 21 Eady Realty.

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NEW EXECUTIVE Members of Heritage Renfrew’s board of directors for 2011 are, from left, standing, Martin Munhall, Clarence McBride, Darlene Mask, Reeve Audrey Green, Patrick Visinski (vice president elect) and Jim McGregor; and seated, Earl Martin, Joyce Laird McBride (membership chair re-elect), Olga Lewis (president elect), Pat Brydges (secretary elect) and Mary Hass (past president). Missing from the photo are Ken Stafford (treasurer elect), Vaughan Simmons, Stella Laviolette and Irene Recoskie and Patrick Patterson. At this year’s Heritage Renfrew annual meeting, guest speakers Garnet Wilkes of Griffith and Ken Sojiman of Eganville provided interesting historical information about Slate Falls located on the Matawatchan River near Griffith. A Power Point presentation provided photos of the area and the rocks which bear the names of those loggers who lost their lives while working the river in the early 1800s and 1900s.

Heritage Renfrew’s executive also bestowed honorary memberships to Martin Munhall, Vaughan Simmons, and Stella Laviolette, in recognition of their long-term commitment to Heritage Renfrew.

“Team Reid” works for YOU! 155 NEILSON ST. ARNPRIOR $345,000

•Panoramic View from wrap around decks.

•5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, & gleaming hardwood floors.

•Insulated heated 2 car garage, wired and with running water.

•All reasonable offers considered.

MLS# 775655 Call Teri

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! “A smile is like a rose” “ A kind word a box of chocolates” TREAT SOMEONE SPECIAL!

Rick can be contacted at the following: Cell Phone: 613-401-3212 Office 613-432-2100 Email: rick.reid@century21.ca

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29 Raglan St. S., Renfrew, ON K7V 1P8 Office 613-432-2100 • Toll Free 1-888-275-3239

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Heritage

HELEN VINCENT

BROKER OF RECORD

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

330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew K7V 1N3

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LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! A new custom bungalow will be built as soon as builder can break ground - hardwood & ceramic flooring - 2 baths - sodded front & seeded rear - large garage - Call Helen @ 432-0058.

• HURDS LAKE (Rosebrugh Rd.) 3 building lots • COMM. BUILDING LOT - Raglan St. N. • BARRYVALE, MORNINGSIDE CRT.

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GREAT VALUE - 188 CROSS AVE. THIS OLDER HOME HAS BEEN REDONE - a great starter - new furnace & plumbing - new drywall - new ground floor bathroom & laundry rm. - all repainted - Call Helen to see it @ 432-0058.

838 8TH ST. IMMACULATELY KEPT - 3 B.R. end unit - c/air - 2 floors completely finished - 2 baths - family rm. on lower level - immediate occupancy Call Helen @ 432-0058.

LOTS FOR SALE • COMM. LAND HWY #60 - Fully serviced - C-2 zoning - 3 parcels • HARAMIS DR. (MANOR ESTATES) Fully serviced lots

• HUNTER’S GATE SUBDIVISION Otteridge ave. 16 lots - fully serviced

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DAVID VINCENT Sales Representative Office 613-432-7562 Cell 613-401-2824 david@remaxrenfrew.com

145 JENNET This large 3 storey brick house in a great location has newer windows, and endless options for a family home. Rooms are generous and many upgrades have been done. Call David to view. $175 000. MLS #778078

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Large mobile home with two decks located in a quiet park on the shores of Mink Lake. Extremely well maintained with excellent lot. Call David to book a showing.

MLS #766109.

272 JORDAN AVE Very well maintained 3 bedroom home with cement driveway and central air. Very nice layout and excellent location. Call David to book an appointment. MLS #766789.

124 BELLAMY WAY GOLDEN LAKE Beautiful log waterfront home surrounded by incredible gardens, amazing view and complete privacy. This home has it all.

Book an appointment with David.

MLS#769757

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Ontario Provincial Police urge riders to make snowmobile safety a priority The Renfrew OPP encourages everyone to enjoy all that winter has to offer, but to keep safety at the forefront.

Snowmobiling is a favourite pastime for many in our area, but as with any motorized sport it comes with some element of risk.

The OPP urges riders to avoid

getting into trouble by riding with care and control within their own level of ability and according to current trail and weather conditions. They also advise snowmobilers to stay on the designated trails that are opened, marked, mapped, maintained and patrolled. Sledders should also be aware of ice to re-

duce the risk of hypothermia or drowning from riding into open water or falling through, as well as avoiding collisions with fixed objects such as docks, ice huts or shorelines.

Snowmobilers are encouraged to slow down at night and, during times of reduced visibility, be prepared by carrying a tool

kit, spare parts, flashlight, firstaid kit and survival items.

As well, snowmobilers should never snowmobile alone and should be sure they have immediate assistance in emergency situations. Make sober driving your top priority. Ride alcoholand drug-free.

If a driver is issued a three-

PETER VINCENT

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

330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew K7V 1N3

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40 MAPLE RIDGE DRIVE What a property, and what a home! Outstanding country setting for this 4 BR. custom 2 storey. “Tons” of upgrades – family room on main level with fireplace – 3 ½ baths – main floor laundry – large rear deck overlooking to well treed rear yard. Call Peter at 613-432-0319. MLS#780539

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EXCELLENT COUNTRY BUNGALOW Priced to sell at $239,900, this 5 bedroom family home, gleaming hardwood floors, finished basement, spacious kitchen and only minutes to town.

MLS# 774531.

PRICED TO SELL Now only $299,900, waterfront, indoor pool, 2 acres of land, new roof, large detatched garage MLS# 765550.

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D L O S CONSTANT LAKE WATERFRONT Executive Waterfront Home with million dollar view, three bedrooms, several decks with oversized hot tub and detatched garage.

day warning, their driver’s licence is suspended immediately.

If convicted of driving a snowmobile while impaired, a rider could lose all driving privileges, including car, truck, motorcycle and off-road vehicles, as well as jeopardize their future insurability. Ride carefully and have fun.

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213 CALVIN RD Asking 215,000 for this 4 BR home on 7+ acres, large oversized garage with property. View at MLS# 778705

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JUST OFF HWY 17 Eady Rd. Asking $249,900. Great floorplan, master bedroom with 4 pc ensuite, hardwood flooring, open concept, spacious design and HST included.

MLS# 774531

GREAT COMMERICAL LOCATION

Available immediately, this well established corner location has great potential, upgraded throughout call Peter for details on leasing.

MLS# 768646.

GREAT VALUE HERE FOLKS!!!

At only $175,000 for this well maintained family home on a corner lot, large 3rd floor attic just waiting to be finished. MLS #778078

GREAT BUILDING LOT Now only $29,900 for this 4.5 acre, Griffith area lot, easy access to either lake or river at launch minutes away. MLS# 743026

FOUR BEDROOM HOME Asking $259,900, HST incl. Just completed, room for all family members and only minutes to Renfrew. 2.5 baths, 9’ ceilings on lower level, very easy to show. MLS# 765550.

BALDWIN AVE TRIPLEX Interior renovations almost complete, asking $149,900, call Peter for details on new rents and upgrades. MLS# 764856

ARGYLE ST. TRIPLEX $149,900. 1-2 BR unit, 1-1 BR unit and one commercial space perfect for an office. Call Peter for details. MLS#764753.

30 POOLE ST. Asking $157,500, a great place to start or downsize to. Large private rear yard, some newer windows, gas furnace. MLS# 774761.

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Hardwood Flooring & Ceramic Tiling

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Office/Showroom for lease Clean office/showroom with manager’s office, kitchen, barrier free washroom and 1000 SF warehouse with loading door, starting from 1600 SF to 5400 SF. Call Michael 613.724.8260

A portion of all proceeds donated to the Food Bank.

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ANNOUNCEMENT

Members of the Bonnechere Manor art class will be profiled during CTV’s Regional Contact program this month. During a recent break from filming, Regional Contact cameraman Peter Szperling and coproducer Joel Haslam, are joined by art class members Margaret Briscoe and Annette Laundreau. Photo courtesy of Colleen Kunopaski

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Manor’s art class to be profiled on Regional Contact STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

The art class at Bonnechere Manor is about to gain more notoriety.

The class members will be featured on CTV’s Regional Contact program Feb. 19.

The Renfrew area has been the focus of Regional Contact a few times in recent years, including The Valley Harmonizers, Renfrew artist Shirley Ann Cone, and Valley Heritage Radio.

This time the focus is on members of the art class, among them some who have suffered strokes.

Joel Haslam, co-producer of Regional Contact for his 23rd season, calls the class members completely inspiring.

“They don’t allow the obstacles in their life to get in the way of what they do … They’re just so passionate and enthralled,” explained Haslam.

Colleen Kunopaski, recreation programmer at the long-term care home, has been exposed to that passion on a regular basis.

“The therapeutic value of the art class,” she says, “includes participants using and improving their fine motor skills, improving focus and concentration, and cultivating creativity.

“There is also a learning element involved where drawing, perspective, colour, shading and highlighting are concerned.”

The class’s volunteer teachers are Diana Wakely, Sheilah Gib-

June Laplaunte, Sales Rep

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bons and Dorothy Cooke.

There are about 15 members in the class.

Wakely, who’s president of the Renfrew Art Guild, started the class about six years ago. She calls the classes a really positive experience for all.

“People who have never painted before are producing things that make them feel good, and things they pass on to their families,” says Wakely.

A striking example is Ethel Mick. On display at the funeral home following her recent death were numerous paintings she had proudly produced in the class.

The art class will be profiled during Regional Contact’s 6:30 p.m. show on Saturday, Feb. 19.

1385 Storyland Rd., SAT. FEB. 12, 2:00 – 4:00

Royal LePage O’Neil Realty Inc. is pleased to welcome Mike Coulas to our real estate team as a Sales Representative.

Mike, a lifelong Renfrew resident was formerly the Chrysler dealer in Renfrew and has been in the automotive retail business for 33 years. His extensive knowledge and experience in negotiating the best possible deal for his clients is paramount to him as it always has been. Mike looks forward to the challenges of his new career and welcomes previous clients and new ones to contact him to discuss any thoughts on buying or selling property in the Ottawa Valley.

Mike, being a professional and skilled sales person wants to work for you, so please do not hesitate to call him at Royal LePage O’Neil Realty, Brokerage.

Mike can be reached at 613-432-8122 Ext. 235 or 613-432-0092 Email: mikecoulas@royallepage.ca www.royallepageoneil.com

Helping YOU is What We Do!

This new home has it all - hardwood floors, super insulation, custom kitchen, large bath with separate shower, full basement with 2nd bath waiting for your finishing touches. The best of everything was used in the construction of this home. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. $264,900. MLS #778885

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340 Haig Ave. Renfrew SUN. FEB. 13, 2:00 – 4:00 New soffit/fascia, new flooring, freshly painted, newer windows and roof, electric in garage, deck off family room, totally fenced yard - priced to sell at $134,900.

MLS#779647

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Spacious open concept layout overlooking the Ottawa River. 111’ frontage on the River.

Open concept kitchen/living area. Large kitchen, great family room and bed and bath complete the walk out basement – attached garage. Approx. 3000 sq. ft. living space on two levels. MLS#779259, $559,900.

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A bald eagle spotted in Bonnechere Valley Township

BALD EAGLES SIGHTINGS An email from Dodie and Myles Bailey.

Hi Jim and Ila: Myles and I went for a drive yesterday and on the Barr Line saw what we thought were ravens. When we looked closer we saw that it was a family of bald eagles, one mature and two immature birds.

We also saw a rough legged

JIM FERGUSON SCENE FROM THE HAWK’S EYE hawk farther up the Barr Line and on the Opeongo Road at Carswell’s hill a huge flock of bohemian waxwings.

Dodie Bailey The large birds were a family of bald eagles. Good to know there is a rough-legged hawk still in the area. The waxwings feed on buckthorn berries in the Carswell’s Hill area.

A BALD EAGLE IN HORTON TOWNSHIP Ted Malette sent us this sighting.

Hi Jim: I took two pictures of a bald eagle, one on its perch and the other in flight behind our house on Dugald Road about a week ago. This was the second visit; the first visit was during the first week of January. By the time I got my camera out it had left the perch. This may be the same bird that you mentioned in your column about a week ago.

Ted Malette Ted, bald eagles tend to hunt

Valley if they want to see some big flocks.

We also saw three cardinals.

Perhaps the lengthening days is stirring nature. Jack Clark Jack, it will be interesting to know the date when the berries run out and the birds move to greener pastures for another year. Please keep us informed of the activity.

from the same perches and are very likely the same bird. They will return each day to areas where food is available to them and the open fields across Highway 417 from your home offer excellent hunting. Thank you for the pictures.

CRACKED CORN ATTRACTS THEM Mick Mahuskie emailed us this account.

Hi Jim and Ila: Just thought I’d let you know that even on cold days like today, the flock of more than 150 snow buntings are the first to arrive and feed on the cracked corn I put out on the road. They are an amazing bird to watch as a group.

Along with the dozen or so blue jays and the 16 turkeys which arrive a little later, it doesn’t take long to go through a bag of corn.

Money well spent for the enjoyment of watching them all.

Sincerely, Mick Mahuskie Mick, as you saw snow buntings show exactly what a “feeding frenzy” looks like. They feed frantically for a few minutes and then fly away in a bunch.

They return a few minutes later and start the frenzy all over again.

MALE CARDINAL ABSORBS SOME HEAT

Adult bald eagle, identifiable by its white head and large yellow bill. Photo by Jim Ferguson BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS An email sent by Jack Clark.

Hi Ila and Jim: The bohemian waxwings have returned. Andy Humphries and I estimate 400 plus. They filled the trees behind Andy’s house on Wade Avenue. They left in flocks of about 100 and there were four of these flocks.

I noticed in the Ottawa Citizen they were pleased to see a flock of 20 or 30. They should come up the

An email sent by Freda and Tom Hoppin.

Good Afternoon Jim & Ila: Last week it was wonderful to have a male cardinal visit our backyard. He didn’t eat from the snow covered feeders but sat in the lilac tree for about 15 minutes enjoying the warm sunshine. The previous sighting of one was in November. The cardinals visited almost every day in the spring and summer but perhaps they find sufficient food in the wooded area nearby during the winter months.

Enjoy your birding. Ila and Jim Ferguson, 5313 River Road, RR 5, Renfrew, Ont., K7V 3Z8.

Phone 613-432-2738 or email jamesh@nrtco.net.

Announcement Janet Lucas Distribution Operations Manager Ottawa Division

janet.lucas@metroland.com

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Janet Lucas to the position of Distribution Operations Manager for the Ottawa division of Metroland Media effective immediately.

In this capacity Janet will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Ottawa Region which will include Circulation and Manufacturing. Janet brings to the role over 16 years experience in community newspapers. Janet began her career with Metroland Media in our Kawartha region from 1994 until 2007 and then moved on to become the Distribution Manager for the Halifax Daily/Weekly News.

Everyone at Metroland Media wishes Janet great success in her new role, as she looks forward to further serving the great communities of the entire Ottawa and Valley Regions.

Congratulations Janet!

Elliot Tremblay Director of Distribution/Circulation

Congratulations Janet on your new role!

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We received a call from Linda Wise at Eganville and she was able to get pictures of a bald eagle near her home. A feat that 15 years ago would have been unheard of.

It is the first eagle she has seen in the area and the first time she has been able to get close enough to see the large yellow bill and the white head and tail of an adult bird. Immature bald eagles are dark brown with white armpits and white mottling on the wing linings.

Adult golden eagles are all dark brown with a golden crown and nape. Immature birds are uniform dark brown with white inner tail feathers, a pale golden head and nape and white wing patches (not always present).

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Business

Bridal Fair attracts brides, grooms and families BELINDA MUSSETT Renfrew Bridal Fair

The Renfrew Bridal Fair has become Renfrew County’s largest wedding show.

The Jan. 23 show was the fifth annual show produced by local girls Clara Gallawan of Balloons ‘n Critters & Flowers and Belinda Mussett of Manotick Florists.

Official doorman Jeff Whitemarsh personally opened the door to over 200 guests. Each bride, along with her guests, were registered and bridal ballots were put into the best wishes dove cage – wishing and hoping that their name was going to be the lucky one to be drawn for the Grand Prize worth over $1,000.

With Clara’s 15 years and Belinda’s 20 years experience committed to helping Brides & Grooms plan their perfect wedding it only seems right that they would want to produce an event like the Renfrew Bridal Fair.

“We want to provide our brides and grooms with one-stop shopping and planning and more importantly to know that we have a diverse selection of experts and services right here in the Renfrew County,” said Gallawan.

This year’s event presented 34 local vendors. Each were available to the guests personally to talk and demonstrate their products and services.

The hall was decorated in red and white

by Balloons ‘n Critters and Flowers with the stage glittering to host Pembroke’s Katherine Mullen’s Fashion wedding gowns and tuxedos.

They looked stunning in their gowns and with their hairdos by Erin Pasco – a dream to come true!

During the intermission emcee Chris Cooper played a couple of wedding games and then the drum roll – winners of the door prizes and the grand prize that was worth more than $1,000 provided by some of our local business in the wedding industry. The 2011 winner is April Trottier of Renfrew – congratulations.

Each winner of the door prizes, if they were not present at the time of the draw will be contacted by their presenting vendor. The names will also be posted on the website www.renfrewbridalfair.com The romantic and relaxed atmosphere was created by touches of wedding décor from Manotick Florists and chair covers

by Lisa Coles.

If you were ready for a snack and a sitdown, Polly’s Lil Shanty was there hosting the eatery – the warm soup was one of the well welcomed snacks on that cold day.

Bill Gallawan, set-up lead of the event, said he was happy to hear and see the excitement of the brides and friends as the first entered the room. “Wow! There is so much here! So much to do!”

After spending a couple of hours at the Renfrew bridal fair, brides left happily with their pink bags filled with goodies and wedding magazine and their Renfrew Bridal Fair wedding planner filled with notes and business cards with the excitement that their wedding plans are coming true. Just get me to the church on time!

SURVEYING Adam Kasprzak Surveying Ltd. ONTARIO LAND SURVEYORS

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HUNTER SAFETY CANADIAN FIREARMS COURSE at Carp March, 25, 26th, 27th.

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3 BDRM COUNTRY home, Queensline Rd, Chenaux.

Non-furnished, no smoking, no pets. First/last month, credit check and references required. 613432-5943 3 BEDROOM HOUSE $825/month + Utilities.

Available April 1st.

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BUNGALOW WANTED BUILDING LOTS for sale in Horton 2 bedroom, Raised or McNab Townships Ranch Bungalow on Call Paul 819-664- the Big Rideau.

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HOUSES FOR SALE

For Information or to Pre-Register call KEVIN WHITE

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613-623-0100

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WAGS & WHISKERS PUPPY Kindergarten, back by popular demand, obedience and socialization for all breeds. For a well behaved puppy call the SOLID PINE DINING puppy training specialroom set - includes buf- ists Tena and Ian, 623fet and hutch and eight 6200 chairs. Very good condition. Phone 613-4326585 HUNTING WHIRLPOOL GAS DRYER, heavy duty, large capacity, $150; refrigerator “all white” textured finish 18 cu ft newer model $250.

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2 Locations

1 BEDROOM HOUSE, $650/month plus heat, hydro and water, available March 1st.

References, first/last.

Suitable for retired couple or working, single person. 613-4338975

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HOT TUB (Spa) Covers. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours Available. Call 1 - 8 6 6 - 6 5 2 - 6 8 37 www.thecoverguy.ca

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HOUSES FOR SALE

3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW backing onto ravine, corner lot 50’x207’, 59 Wilson St. $189,000 private, 416-239-0428 DUPLEX IN RENFREW Many upgrades, well maintained, 2-2bedroom units, live in one and let the other one pay the mortgage.

40min drive to Kanata. $214,900 613-8329251, 613-6019253-, 1-800-3611351 INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL SPACE

COMMERCIAL SPACE LOCATED beside Post Office, centre of town, 2000 sqft totally renovated, $1500 plus heat & hydro, gas heat.

613-432-1133

Garden Home For Sale Located in the new subdivision behind Staples End unit with large fenced in yard Attached single car garage Main floor has 2 bedrooms Main floor laundry Basement has 1 large bedroom with very large closet Rec room, bathroom, storage room, furnace room Central Air Water Softener Large outdoor shed Very quiet street Asking $229,900.00

Call 613-433-9471 CL23417

HOUSES FOR RENT

NEWLY RENOVATED House for Rent Mt. St. Patrick 2 Bedrooms Appliances/laundry/central air. First and Last required.

Available March 1st. $650 + utilities. 613433-7349 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

1 BDRM APARTMENT, new paint, new carpets, $550 plus hydro. Call 705-772-0272 or email

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

FOR RENT: Large 2/3 bedroom apartment in century-old building.

Tastefully decorated, hardwood floors and high ceilings. Quiet building, centrally located, $750/month plus utilities. 432-5741 LARGE 1 BEDROOM apartment available March 1st. Centrally located in secure building. $535 a month.

Call Bujold Properties 613-432-0789 or 613432-4868 after hours

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT

TWO BEDROOM, Suite 275, beautifully decorated, all modern, completely soundproof, fridge, stove, available April, call to view 613432-8417 WILSON INVESTMENTS of Renfrew is your one stop place if you are looking for an affordable, clean, quiet, secure building to rent. Our office is located at No.2, 850 O’Brien Road, evenings and weekends by appointment only, our No. 613-432-8417

LARGE 3 BEDROOM apartment in centertown has private entrance, private yard.

Parking with plug-in, ROOM stove, fridge. Available FOR RENT now. $800/month plus 1 BEDROOM APT for rent 3rd floor of private gas and hydro. 432home, very clean se- 2852 ROOM FOR RENT furcure building. 2 blocks NEW ONE BED- nished basement bedto main st. $440+Hy- ROOM on second room, rec room, fridge, dro. NO SMOKING. floor with fridge, stove, bar sink and bathroom, Call Chantal 433- a/c and parking. No shared kitchen. Suit non 1196 pets or smoking. $595 smoking person, phone 1 BEDROOM BASE- per month, first and last 613-433-9593 MENT apt, $575 a plus hydro and referAvailable month, utilities included. ences.

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No pets, no kids, nonsmoker. 432-2268

SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS

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PINE, CORNER TV cabinet and computer desk. Both in good condition. Please call 613432-3805

Where do you go when your pet is lost?

COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

HELP WANTED

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Hiring honest, competitive, and energetic individuals to fill our various 2011 positions.

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FAMILY DAY

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A BARGAIN, cozy one bedroom apartment, April 1st, Hall Avenue, $525, kitchen, fridge, stove, carpeting, parking, laundry, adult building, Wilson Investments 613-432-8417 BEAUTIFUL, Two bedroom, Stonewall I, April 1st, a well maintained building with balcony, intercom, laundry, parking all modern to view call 613-432-8417 Wilson Investments CENTRE TOWN SECOND level apt, kitchen, livingroom, 1 - 4 piece bath, 1 bedroom. $500 plus heat & hydro. 613-4321133 COBDEN AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 1 bedroom 3rd floor loft apt $575/mnth, Hydro extra. Laundry and parking on site. No smoking, no pets. Call 613851-4630

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The Renfrew

Serving the community since 1871

Office will be closed Deadline for all Advertising is Tuesday February 22nd, 2011 at 5pm.

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THE ACADEMY, beautiful surroundings, unique setting and design, a must see, fridge, stove, parking, call Wilson Investments, 613432-8417 TWO BEDROOM APT, centrally located, fridge, stove, heat, parking and water included. Tenant pays hydro. $700/month.

613-570-0632

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HOMEWORKERS NEEDED!!! Full & Part Time Positions Are Available - Will Train .

On-Line Data Entry, Typing Work, E-mail Reading, PC/Clerical Work, Homemailers, Assembling Products.

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Where do you go when your pet is lost?

COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS

HELP WANTED

WORK OPPORTUNITIES Enjoy children?

In Florida, New York, California, Boston, all USA. Salary, airfare, medical provided, plus more. Available: Spain, Holland, Summer Camps. Teaching in Korea-Different benefits apply. Interviews in your area. Call 1-902422-1455 or Email: scotiap@ns.sympatico.ca

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ADULT CARRIERS NEEDED Looking for adult newspaper carriers to deliver local community newspapers.

Door to door delivery once a week.

Must have vehicle.

Areas of delivery are - Ottawa East, - Ottawa Central - Ottawa South - Ottawa West - Vanier - Orleans areas Please contact by email only. Looking for people to start as soon as possible.

No collections. Top dollar paid

Contact: paula.clarke@metroland.com

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

COURSES

Ottawa Valley Physiotherapy Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Clinic REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST REQUIRED FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE FOR OUR RENFREW AND ARNPRIOR CLINICS

JOB POSTING Freelance reporter/ photographer

Job Title:

We are looking for an individual with outstanding teamwork abilities, excellent people skills and a great sense of humour. Established and growing Massage Therapy clientele.

Number of Positions: Several Department: Editorial Department Location: Ottawa

BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS 5 WEEK COURSE Every Tuesday and Thursday Call the Renfrew Learning Centre at 613-432-1002 or for more info email programs@thelearningcentre.ca Other courses include Simply Accounting Professional also Microsoft certification Call for available evenings CL22549

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Do you have a flair for writing? Do you have a passion for news and features and capturing the essence of every story? Are you detail-oriented, with superior written and verbal communication skills?

Ottawa Valley Physiotherapy Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Clinic c/o Patrick Cayen Phone: 613-432-9088 Fax: 613-432-9388 Email: patrickcayen@ovphysio.com

Metroland Media is seeking a reporter/photographer for occasional freelance assignments in downtown and South Ottawa, Barrhaven, Nepean, Kanata, Stittsville, Kemptville, Perth, Renfrew, Smiths Falls, Carleton Place and surrounding areas.

Interested candidates should submit their resume along with writing samples and clippings by March 18, 2011 to: Suzanne Landis Managing Editor Email: suzanne.landis@metroland.com

CHILD CARE

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HELP WANTED

CHILDCARE SPACES AVAILABLE affordable rates $20 a day. All ages welcome, lunch & 2 snacks provided.

ECE, First Aid, CPR, references available, receipts provided 613433-9052

CAREERS

Wilderness Tours and Mount Pakenham MUSIC, DANCE INSTRUCTIONS

WORLD CLASS DRUMMER (of Five Man Electrical Band) is now accepting students. Private lessons, limited enrollment, free consultation. Call Steve, 613831-5029. w w w. s t eve h o l l i n g worth.ca

We are growing again and are seeking to find several key staff:

WORK WANTED

1. Office/Sales & Marketing Assistant 2. Food and Beverage Supervisor 3. Bookkeeper/Accountant

SNOW & ICE REMOVAL from roofs. Over 20 years experience, quality workmanship guaranteed, fully insured. Call Brian 613433-0198 or 613-4325450

CHILD CARE SPACES available, offering educational activities, structured daily routine, breakfast, lunch, snacks provided, competitive rates, First Aid, CPR, Registered Early Childhood Educator. Information Pam Scheel 433-3754

With any tourism business that operates 24/7, the applicant must be prepared to work the busy times of weekends and holidays. The job location is at Wilderness Tours from April-September and at Mount Pakenham from October-March.

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Please send resumes to jobs@wildernesstours.com.

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HELP WANTED

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

INCOME TAX

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MORTGAGES & LOANS

TOWN OF

Seeking reliable people to deliver the Renfrew Mercury every Thursday

Renfrew Victoria Hospital

Contact Chris Paveley

Employment Opportunities

The Renfrew Victoria Hospital offers a complete range of inpatient and outpatient services, including Regional Programs in Nephrology, Oncology and Chemotherapy administration. We are currently seeking a full-time PHYSIOTHERAPIST

PART-TIME HEALTH RECORDS TECHNICIAN Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Records & Communication, you will be a graduate of a community college course in Health Information or equivalent with current registration with CHIMA (Canadian Health Information Management Association). Previous experience coding and abstracting with ICD-10-CA and CCI is essential. Relevant prior experience with word processing, medical transcription/terminology and dictation is essential.

The successful candidates must provide a criminal records check completed within the past six (6) months.

If you are interested in either of these positions, please forward your resume and a brief covering letter no later than February 25th, 2011 to: Julia Boudreau V.P. Corporate Services Renfrew Victoria Hospital 499 Raglan Street North Renfrew, Ontario K7V 1P6 boudreauj@renfrewhosp.com Although we appreciate all responses, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

For more information, visit the Hospital website www.renfrewhosp.com CL233933

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Five openings available

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Registered Nurses and Registered Practical Nurses Wanted for Medical Unit and Emergency Department Located in Barry’s Bay, St. Francis Memorial Hospital is offering RN, RPN positions for those interested in making a difference in health care delivery within a rural setting. This small rural, fully accredited hospital offers both medical and complex continuing in-patient care, emergency care and a full range of diagnostic and clinical services Qualified applicants must have: current certification with the College of Nurses of Ontario, medication administration certification, asepsis certification, technical competence, good assessment skills, current certification in C.P.R. at Basic Rescuer Level (or equivalent), and well developed interpersonal and communication skills.

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Reporting to the Senior Physiotherapist, you will be an important member of the Hospital Rehabilitation Team. You will be responsible for providing assessment, treatment and education to both inpatients and outpatients in a variety of programs. Your innovative ideas and commitment to high quality patient-centre care will be an asset to this position. Previous experience in a hospital setting and/or a team environment is preferable.

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TEDDY STUBINSKI February 11,1977

Happy 25th Anniversary

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day; Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

Lovingly remembered Leanne

HAPPY 95th

Grandma

Still A Beauty

Love forever Chris, Jenn, Owen & Brock Lori-Anne & Ava Donald

Proud grandparents Harvey & Susan MacMillan and Rick & Shelley Lewis.

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Nick & Rebecca Lewis would like to announce the arrival of their daughter Aubry Jaime Lyn Lewis, born Jan. 11th, 2011.

Weighing 6 lbs., 3 oz.

Love, Your 6 Daughters and their families

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VIVIAN HANNIMAN A special aunt who passed away 5 years ago on Feb 8, 2006

Clarence and Lucille Hiderman are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Stacy Lynn to Jeremy Benjamin son of Bruce Baldwin and Christine Williams of Lapeer, Michigan, USA.

A bouquet of daises just for you, Sprinkled with teardrops instead of dew, And in the centre a forget-me-not To let you know, we have not forgot.

Loved and always remembered Lisa, Samantha and Anthony

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us ever day; Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed, ever dear.

Congratulations on a job well done

Love and miss you, Nancy, Laurie and families

Love you always Your Family XXXOOO

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Happy 60th Anniversary to Bill and Esther Morton!!!!!

TREVOR DORZEK April 10, 1972 - February 11, 2006 In loving memory of a dear husband and dad:

Forever in our heart, mind and soul Emma, Connor and Lisa

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The happy moments that we shared; The laughter and the fun.

The many little special things That only you could do.

We cherish all of the memories And send our love to you.

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Thank You The family of the late Donna Marie Zavitski expresses special thanks to all the doctors, nurses and personal support staff, friends and neighbours for their care, support and expressions of sympathy, thoughts, prayers, cards, flowers and generous donations to Hospice Renfrew.

Thank you to Rev. Sterling Irvine and Marie Brydges for a touching and comforting service; to the eulogy readers Lynn Marie Kavanagh, Amanda and Murray Kavanagh and to pallbearers Droughn, Mark, John, Greg and Brent Zavitski, and Murray Kavanagh.

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A very special thanks to Dr. Langlois and Dr. Dipaolo for their compassionate care and support at Hospice Renfrew. Also to Dr. Goel, Dr. Lambert, and Dr. Bhimji and associated staff at the Ottawa General Hospital and the staff at the Renfrew Oncology Unit for their professional care during a prolonged and difficult illness.

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Renfrew and Cobden donors generous

From left, Amigos Janet Robertson. Gail Laird, Judi Gilmour, Deb Howes, JoAnn McGregor, Annette Miller and Kathy Millar stand with a cheque for $3,400 at the Jan. 28 Celebration of Life Dance. The cheque was presented by Ottawa Valley Glass president Shawn McHale on behalf of Rick Verdon and the glass competitors and other companies he deals with.

Photo courtesy of the Amigos

Amigos raise $23,000 PETER CLARK

peter.clark@metroland.com Janet Robertson will tell you there are a lot of caring people in Renfrew and area.

She need only point to the annual Amigos Celebration of Life Dance at the Renfrew Armouries.

“The Celebration of Life Dance this year was a packed house full of so many happy, positive people with so much energy.,” noted Robertson, a main organizer of the Jan. 28 event.

“The bands, Ghost Town Cryers and The Riley New Band, kept the dance floor full at all times. We have heard so many great comments on what a fabulous time

it was and can’t wait ‘til next year. This year, we raised a grand total of $23,000.

Isn’t this unbelievable?

“What an amazing town we live in, full of so many kind, caring and giving people. Thank you to everyone for all their support and for helping us all celebrate life!”

A very successful silent auction raised about $4,000, Robertson added.

Proceeds from the night go to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Oncology Unit and Hospice Renfrew.

The Celebration of Life dance has raised $76,000 over six previous years.

Add in $23,000 for this year’s seventh, and they are about ready to push the tally over the $100,000 mark.

FOR THE HOSPITAL AUXILIARY

Pat Blandford, a TD Canada Trust retiree and volunteer with Renfrew Victoria Hospital, hands over a $500 cheque to, at left, Barb Desilets, the RVH director of development. The bank contributes this money from its national program that recognizes retired and active staff for community volunteer work of more than 40 hours. Blandford’s more than 200 hours have been spent volunteering in the gift shop, attending meetings and conferences, and fundraising. The $500 goes to the RVH auxiliary for its $150,000 commitment to the CT-Scan project.

That commitment helped bring a much-needed CTScan to the hospital two years ago. Mercury photo by Steve Newman

Community Calendar The Community Calendar is a free service for non-profit organizations only. Items for the Renfrew Mercury’s Community Calendar must be submitted by noon the Friday preceding publication.

Items are edited and published as space permits. Submit your event to peter.clark@metroland.com.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Renfrew Victoria Hospital Auxiliary Valentine Dessert Bridge at the Presbyterian Church Kirk Hall at 1 p.m.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11 • Come join us in the lounge at the AFAC Wing (613-432-4485) on Friday, Feb. 11. The Ghost Town Cryers are playing from 7 to 11 Renfrew County participants dug in their heels during the Jan. 30 Walk for Memories p.m. The kitchen will be open. Everyone welcome. fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County. From left are Mar• Four-hand euchre originally garet and John Wilson of Renfrew, Janet Wilson of Renfrew, and staff member Heidi scheduled for the AFAC Wing Feb. Martin of the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County.

11 has been cancelled. A new date and time will follow.

Walk for Memories raises record $188,000

Renfrew County participants helped raise a record $188,000 in the Walk for Memories event at the Carleton University fieldhouse.

The Jan. 30 fundraising walk for the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County also wrapped up January’s Alzheimer Awareness Month.

Four hundred and forty-four walkers took part in the 16th annual event that attracted thousands of donors, hundreds of volunteers and dozens of sponsors. Leading the Walk sponsors were Scotiabank, the Shabinsky Family Foundation and Collins Barrow Chartered Accountants.

The different walking distances were one, three, five, eight and 10 kilometres.

Chris Donahoe of Clayton was recognized as the person raising the most money. She raised $8,809.

John Wilson of Renfrew was second at $3,980 and Mike Lupiano of Ottawa was third with $3,400.

With $10,408, Team Scotiabank was the most successful fundraising team.

Proceeds go to providing support, education and promotion of research to assist the 13,000 people with Alzheimer disease and related dementias − and their families and caregivers − in Ottawa and Renfrew County.

To learn more about the Alzheimer Society’s programs, visit www.alzheimer-ottawa-rc.org or call 613-523-4004.

Canadian Blood Services (CBS) has plenty of praise for donors in both Renfrew and Cobden.

On Jan. 11 CBS collected 53 units of blood from donors at the Cobden Agricultural Hall.

Since one blood donation can save as many as three people, 159 patients will be touched by the donations collected that day.

At a CBS clinic Jan. 26 in Renfrew, 111 units were collected, with the potential to impact the lives of up to 333 patients.

Aside from thanking donors, CBS thanks the volunteers, sponsors and communities committed to saving lives through blood donation.

CBS reports that, on average, every minute of every day someone in Canada is in need of blood or a blood product.

FEBRUARY 11, 12, 13 Douglas Frosty Fun. Three days of fun for the entire family. Starts at 7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday, and 9 a.m. Sunday. Includes Lions Club breakfast Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon, and roast beef dinner Sunday from 4 to 6 p.m. Frosty Fun proceeds go to recreation and facility improvements.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12 • Four-hand euchre hosted by the TLC Committee at 1 p.m. in the lounge at the AFAC Wing, 164 Argyle St. S., Renfrew. Admission $8 a person, light lunch at half time.

Call 613-432-4485.

• Sterling Chapter #307 OES (340 Raglan St. third floor) is having a Valentine’s supper and card party Feb. 12. Dinner is at 6 p.m. Cost is $10. Call Sandra Miller at 613433-3111 or Janet Brush 613-4324207 for tickets. RSVP by Feb. 9.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13 The Renfrew County Fiddlers Association will be holding their monthly dance at the Renfrew Legion from 1 to 5 p.m. We will be featuring the 4-H Square Dancers.

Come out, bring a friend and enjoy the afternoon, to waltzes, twosteps, polkas, and square-dancing.

A light lunch will be served at 3 p.m. Admission is $4 for members and $6 for non-members. Everyone is welcome. Call Evelyn at 613-646-7810 for more information.

NEIL SQUIRE SOCIETY Do you have a disability, injury or illness and want to work? The Neil Squire Society is offering the following free workshops in February: Ergonomics (delivered by an occupational therapist): Monday, Feb. 14 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; and Disclosure of a Disability to an Employer: Monday, Feb. 28 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. For more information and to register your space, please call Natalie at 613735-4586.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 • Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. Special guest, Max Keeping. $20 for members and $25 non-members. Doors open at 7 a.m.; breakfast at 7:30 a.m. For

tickets phone 613-432-7015.

• Presbyterian Ladies Aid Valentine soup, sandwich and dessert lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost $10. Everyone welcome.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Northern Lights Seniors will have a representative from Revenue Canada as their guest at 1:30 p.m. at Griffith Lions Hall. Will discuss seniors’ issues: new rules, income splitting, medical claims, etc. Everyone welcome.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 19 • Northcote Fun Day. Breakfast 8:30-10:30 a.m. Snowmobile poker run. Registration 9:30 to 11 a.m. Afternoon events begin at 1 p.m., children’s games, low sawing, nail hammering, skating and hockey. Euchre 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., auction and ticket draw 8:30 p.m.

Free admission.

• The Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group will be taking part in Pembroke Heritage Day at Calvin United Church, 276 Church St., Pembroke from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A hot dog lunch will be available.

The UOVGG Library at 222 Dickson St. (corner of Maple) will be opened from 1 to 4 p.m.

• Arnprior and McNab/Braeside archives’ annual general meeting at the Arnprior Public Library starting at 1 p.m. Guest speaker, Lesley Anderson, will demonstrate the content and special features of the library edition of Ancestry, which is free at your local library.

The Archives will also showcase their new online search facility.

Both will be interesting for local family historians. Free admission.

Everyone welcome.

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