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The Renfrew Timberwolves returned from Arnprior with the Valley Division’s top hardware Sunday evening.

Renfrew pockets provincial money for road upgrades

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TAKE A BOW Annual St. Patrick’s celebrations were held at the DACA Centre all day Saturday. Riely Harrington helps the large crowd get into a Irish mood.

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Renfrew will once again host the Miss Eastern Ontario Pageant at the Renfrew Recreation Centre.

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It remains to be seen if the Town of Renfrew will build a new pool and second ice pad. But council is moving in that direction. Town council unanimously approved a motion at its Feb. 28 council meeting that said “it is the intention of

Renfrew Town Council to pursue the option of a major capital expansion at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre that would include both an indoor aquatic facility and a second ice pad by taking the steps necessary to determine the viability of this proposed development.”

See ‘Rink-pool’, page 3

Renfrew council passed a bylaw Monday night to accept $105,000 from the provincial government for improvements to two major streets in town.

The money will be used to repave Highway 60 (Stewart Street) from Bridge Street to Bruce Street and O’Brien Road in Renfrew.

The province has also awarded more than $1 million to rebuild Highway 60 from the intersection of Highway 60 and 41 to the east limits of Eganville in Bonnechere Valley.

The money is awarded under Ontario’s Connecting Link program that helps municipalities repair roadways and bridges that connect two ends of a provincial highway.

The funds are part of the Open Ontario plan to invest over $32 billion in infrastructure to strengthen the economy. This is creating and sustaining over 300,000 jobs.

“This investment made through the Connecting Link program will help Renfrew and Bonnechere Valley build safer roadways for our families, while stimulating the economy through job creation,” said Bob Chiarelli, Ottawa West-Nepean MPP and Ontario minister of infrastructure.

“Our Connecting Link program is one way we show our long-term commitment to Ontario’s rural and northern communities and to the families who live there. These investments mean safer roadways, economic renewal and job creation,” added minister of transportation Kathleen Wynne.

This year, the Province is providing 23 communities with $18.2 million for road and bridge repairs.

A government news release notes that since 2003, the McGuinty government has invested more than $129 million in the Connecting Link program to help eligible municipalities fund more than 240 road and bridge improvement projects.

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$9.9-million loan gets OK

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Renfrew council will borrow a $9.9-million serial debenture for its share of the municipality’s water pollution control plant upgrade.

The debenture is repayable in semi-annual instalments, with interest at 4.79 for

Note to self: Seek alternate route to park, remove traffic lights LUCY HASS lucy.hass@metroland.com

Renfrew Councillor James Miller sent a letter to his own council Monday night, on personal business letterhead, seeking action on two issues.

First, he wants “the appropriate department” to consider steps to establish a small bridge or crossing from the end of Renfrew Avenue to Ma-Te-Way Park.

“This is a very small access that would make entrance to the park available to visitors and residents from the main street and it would showcase the soccer fields and football fields, etc. that are now rarely exposed,” he wrote. “This entrance would provide a much-needed second entrance to the park from an entirely different direction and help to change the feeling that the park is out of the way and not easily accessible to town residents.”

Coun. Tom Anderson had trouble understanding how a vehicular bridge could run on the same portion of land as the existing Millennium Trail.

Reeve Audrey Green said there would have to be some costing if the proposal were to be considered in the future.

Miller’s second request was that, after the railway through Renfrew is officially closed, the traffic light at Raglan Street and Munroe Avenue be removed and a four-way stop installed.

Monday night Miller said people are currently staying back from the light, as directed at the railway crossing, and then rushing to get through the intersection.

Director of development and works Mike Asselin said the intersection is set up to operate in conjunction with the railway and that can’t change until the discontinuance process is complete, likely in about six months.

Rink-pool Continued from front Mayor Bill Ringrose noted he met recently with Scott Buffam, chair of the second ice pad committee, and Max Buxton, chair of the Ma-Te-Way aquatic committee. This meeting also came after members of both committees met with town council and staff earlier in the year to discuss the financial realities and expectations of the project.

Council members have made it clear the facilities won’t be built if there are no government grants to pay for most of the construction costs.

Local fundraising will also be a major part of the project, say council and staff members.

The unanimouslysupported motion, emphasized Ringrose, does not say “we’re going to build anything tomorrow, but we are going to pursue whether we are going to build anything.”

But he’s more than just hopeful.

The mayor says the plan is to have a report in place by summer’s end that presents perhaps six alternative designs for consideration. This, suggested Ringrose, would put the town in position to be ready to lobby the provincial and federal government for funds.

the full term. The temporary borrowing is secured through the Ontario Infrastructure Projects Corporation.

“During the waste water (sewer) budget presentations each of the last two years, concern was expressed regarding the impact of the debenture repayments on the sewer rates,” treasurer Keray O’Reilly wrote in a report to council. “Therefore,

it was decided to spread the repayments over 40 years, rather than 30 as originally planned.”

O’Reilly noted a 1.5 per cent cost overrun on the project – an impressive figure in a field where 5 to 10 per cent overruns are the norm. He congratulated everyone involved for a job well done keeping costs in line throughout the project.

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The health of any community can be judged by one simple number – the employment stat.

Employment gives people the purchasing power to live the lives they want, for themselves and for their families.

When dollars earned locally are reinvested in the community, the cycle of good economics grows and flourishes. Break the chain and decline is imminent.

Change, often driven by forces far beyond local boundaries, also pressure the economy. That’s when smart communities adapt to not only survive, but to thrive.

Over the next three weeks The Renfrew Mercury looks at where the jobs were, where they are today and consider how prosperous futures might be realized in a small town.

A generation ago, the manufacturing sector fuelled the Renfrew and area economy.

A report by the Renfrew Industrial Commission (RIC) dated Jan. 1988 identifies 26 companies supporting 1,617 jobs. Premier among the employers were Haley Industries (373 jobs), Blue Bell Canada Limited (260 jobs) and Playtex Limited (210 jobs).

For the full list, see inset below.

Today’s top manufacturers, with employee numbers according to the Renfrew Industrial Commission website, are Deslaurier Custom Cabinets 50, ETM Industries 75, Magelllan Industries 391, Marshall’s Welding/Construction up to 30 (seasonal), Scapa Tape North America 259, Times Fibre Canada Limited 130 and Wirecraft 40 to 70.

One blip on the recent employment radar was the arrival of call centre Teletech that employed a couple hundred people, albeit for a short time.

LANDMARK MOVE In December 1991 Renfrew’s industrial commission purchased the 140,000-squarefoot Westinghouse plant – which had been vacant since 1989 – for one dollar.

“Westinghouse wanted to come to Renfrew as a good corporate citizen,” said then-mayor Howie Haramis, “and they wanted to leave as a good corporate citizen.”

Westinghouse sold the land and building for one dollar, in exchange for special federal-government tax deductions.

It was a landmark move for its time, creating a home for the Renfrew Industrial Initiatives Centre.

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January 1988 Industries and Employment Numbers Acme Seeley Limited Amphenol Canada Limited Blue Bell Canada Limited Centreside Dairy Limited Datum Custom Machining Deslaurier Custom Cabinets Ed’s Tool and Machine John L. Forgie and Sons Haley Industries Limited Hanson-Mohawk Inc. H. Imbleau and Son Ltd. Lindal Cedar Homes MNG Plastics Limited Magline of Canada Ltd.

71 40 260 17 6 24 14 7 373 40 17 25 8 36

Millar’s Beverages Ottawa Valley Grain Products Playtex Limited Renfrew Precision Sheet Metal Renwood Furniture Systems Renfrew Tape Ltd. Runge Newspapers Schaenfield Iron and Metal Stewart Hartshorn Ltd. Stevens Controls Ltd. USS Maufacturing Limited Valley Bottling Total jobs:

18 8 210 6 4 76 45 4 61 43 11 45 1,617

Then-Liberal MP Len Hopkins, praised the move and Mayor Haramis’s ‘gung-ho’ spirit.

“Keep the faith. Don’t ever lose it.

That’s your big plus,” Hopkins said.

Today the plant on Innovation Drive, formerly Wrangler Road, houses the RIC office, new Health Village doctor recruitment office, and some warehousing capacity.

Renfrew region ‘not a land for sissies or slackers’ As Mayor Wallie Stewart noted in the chairs; Robert Drysdale and James Watt town’s 1958 Renfrew Centennial Official the cupboards, counters and shelves; Program: “From a tiny village of 56 vot- John Smith bought the hides from the ers on a nine-foot-wide Opeongo Road in farmers, tanned them and turned them 1858 we have grown to our present town. over to shoemakers, such as James Airth, We know that we have good reasons to Joseph Cole, William Dickson, Abraham honour our forefathers. Their vision and Fraser, Joseph Gravelle, Daniel Mullin; determination, their or to harnessmakers Martin hard work and solid Brousseau and E. and J. Murbuilding, have enorphy. William Logan bought mously helped us who wool from the farmers and the are carrying on. May woollen mills wove blankets we as citizens try to do and heavy garments. Wagons as well for those who were built by John O’Hara, the will again celebrate in blacksmithing done by Donald 2058.”

Watt, Archibald Thompson, • In 1854 Sir Francis Munro-Filion and Archibald Hincks shifted indusMcDonald and Samuel Frantrial activity away from cis forged the axes needed.

Smiths Creek, near the The women could buy their Opeongo Road, to the hats and dresses from Miss B. Bonnechere River where Carswell or from the Misses J the McDougall Mill Mu- Early industrialist and found- & L Merricks, the men their seum still stands today. er of the National Hockey suits tailored by Alexander • The centennial proJamieson.

Association M.J. O’Brien gram speaks to the na• In its early days, Renfrew ture of Renfrew workwas known as The Creamery ers: “Good land was here for the asking Town after it opened a creamery in 1895 but it wasn’t land for sissies or slackers. and shipped butter across eastern Canada It was land for men with strong fists and and as far as Britain. Proud to be known stronger backs; men who would fight for as an agricultural town, its high-qualit and work for it. ity butter was the reason the town had • Rev. Joseph Gravelle wrote in The so many coopers – the makers of butter Renfrew of Yesterday: “Renfrew’s great- tubs. Among the town’s early tradesmen est glory in the past has been that it was were John Churchill, Simon O’Gorman, self-sustaining, producing and supplying Benjamin Holt, Joseph Charbonneau, all things necessary for its own needs, John Burns and Robert C. Mills. independent of outsiders. In keeping • In 1895, a swing footbridge was built the money earned and spent for the ben- across the Bonnechere River so that inefit of the local citizens, the village soon dustrial workers had easier access to the prospered and bank deposits rose.” mills and plants” on the north side of the It was all here: John McInnis butchered river. and supplied the meat; Jean Longtemps The Swinging Bridge remains as a made the bread; James Watt made the tourist attraction today.

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Daffodils are a sure sign of spring, but rising costs have steered the Canadian Cancer Society in a new fundraising direction.

Starting this year the society won’t be holding its traditional sale of live daffodils. Instead, they are launching new colours and a pin.

The society hopes people will support the annual pin campaign with the same dedication as the Legion poppy drive in November.

Monday night Ray Beimers of the Cancer Society attended Renfrew’s regular council meeting to introduce the new campaign.

Beimers thanked the community for its past support of the cancer society and hopes that support will continue. “I hope the people of Renfrew and area will grasp these and accept these,� he said.

COUNCIL BRIEFS

Seeks tax relief Renfrew developer Derek McGrimmon of McGrimmon and Company has asked Renfrew town council for tax relief on a recently-purchased property.

McGrimmon told council Monday that he has purchased the former Kultur Flooring building on Innovation Drive and wants temporary tax relief on the unoccupied portion of the building until he can find a tenant.

The occupied portion of the building is used by Ontario Power Generation.

The request has been referred to the town’s finance committee. ***

Sale of land for tax arrears Renfrew council has passed a bylaw to set fees to proceed with the sale of land for tax arrears.

As of Jan. 1 there were 30 properties eligible to have tax arrears certificates registered against them – the first step in the tax sale process.

About half of those owners have been in touch with the town and six cases of arrears resolved.

Colleen Sadler of Enterprise Renfrew County and Alastair Baird of Renfrew County’s economic development unit address Renfrew council.

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Colleen Sadler of Enterprise Renfrew County (ERC) and Alastair Baird of Renfrew County economic development services addressed Renfrew council with a brief update of their economic development services Feb. 14.

Sadler is a business consultant. Baird is the county’s business development officer for natural resources and the unit’s acting manager since Mitch Wilkie’s recent departure to work for the Ontario government.

Renfrew and Pembroke are home to Enterprise Renfrew County’s two offices.

Enterprise Renfrew County, which is among 57 such branches across Ontario, provides business start-up advice and services to entrepreneurs.

During the past year, Sadler said the Renfrew office fielded 775 inquiries for business information, performed 143 new and repeat business consultations, and gave guidance to five new businesses in Renfrew that created seven jobs. Across the county, ERC helped 24 new businesses with start-ups and the creation of 34 jobs.

Sadler also pointed out that ERC has assisted 27 Renfrew businesses over the years that are still operating.

SUMMER COMPANY PROGRAM Ongoing activities include the Summer Company Program, which has had 20 participants since 2001, including eight last summer.

Participants receive hands-on business training, mentoring and direction from community leaders. Qualifying students, ages 15 to 29, also receive start-up money of up to $1,500. With successful completion of the program, they can receive additional support of up to $1,500.

For more details on this year’s program, call 613-432-6848 or visit www.ontario.ca/summercompany.

In 2011, ERC provided 25 seminars and workshops for a total audience of 962, including 150 at the annual Bridges to Better Business event in Renfrew.

ERC also organized seven seminars on the topic, Transition to Harmonized

Sales Tax − Information for Businesses, in conjunction with the Canada Revenue Agency and the Ministry of Revenue.

These included two in Renfrew for a total audience of 163 and another two in Pembroke that attracted 183 participants.

A total of 694 people attended those seminars. These included three specialized ones, of which one was geared to farmers, direct marketers and agri-business.

ERC’s other seminar topics in 2010 were Starting a Small Business, Management Strategies for Success, E-business for Your Business, and Growing Your Business Using Social Media.

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ERC asked for the same amount in 2010, when it received $1,000. Last year, ERC also received $5,000 from the City of Pembroke and about $10,000 from Renfrew County, Baird told The Renfrew Mercury.

The request will be considered during the 2011 budget process, said town treasurer Keray O’Reilly.

ERC’s “partnership of financial support,� said Baird, helped leverage $141,859 from the Ontario government to run the offices in Pembroke and Renfrew last year. Similar provincial funding is anticipated for 2011, said Baird.

Baird joined Sadler for her presentation, but spoke only briefly.

He said he would return to talk about the county’s tourism-development initiatives, including activities spearheaded by the new Ontario’s Highlands Tourism Organization.

He also presented copies of the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association tourist guide for 2011.

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Driving 100 kilometres per hour, instead of 120, reduces fuel consumption by about 15 per cent, said Toews. Most cars achieve optimal fuel efficiency at about 90 kilometres per hour.

Checking your tire pressure regularly is another way to get the most out of your gas.

One tire that is under-inflated by two pounds of air per square inch (PSI) increases fuel consumption by one per cent. Kennedy suggested checking the tires once a month to ensure proper inflation.

Gas prices will continue to fluctuate and potentially keep increasing.

This variance happens for a number of reasons, Toews said.

Recent revolts in Libya, the supplier of two per cent of the world’s crude oil, have certainly contributed to the rising costs, but are not the only reason for increased prices.

“We’ve been cooped up inside all winter long,” Toews said.

“We’re tired of it. We want to get outside and go places.”

As the weather gets nicer, people drive more, and with this increased demand comes increased domestic gas prices.

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Trips to the pump are really packing a punch these days, as gas prices continue to rise across Canada, and around the world.

Although filling the tank is hard to avoid, there are ways to save money and maximize fuel efficiency.

GasBuddy, a website based out of Regina, offers a list of the cheapest gas prices in the area.

“Most of the time, you won’t even have to go that far out of your way,” said Jason Toews, cofounder of the GasBuddy website. “You can save money just by knowing where to go.”

Prices are constantly updated, allowing users to compare gas stations in their vicinity and choose accordingly. GasBuddy even has a downloadable application for the iPhone.

In addition to gas prices, GasBuddy offers tips for drivers to maximize their mileage.

With spring around the corner and the days getting warmer, Toews said that drivers should limit their use of air conditioning to save on gas. Opening the windows instead, however, isn’t always best.

“It’s actually better to use the AC on the highway than it is to open the windows,” Toews said.

The air flowing through the vehicle increases aerodynamic drag, causing the engine to burn up to 10 per cent more fuel with the effort.

With snow still on the ground, however, air conditioning isn’t yet a concern.

Many Canadians begin their days by warming up the engine as they slough off snow and ice from their vehicle.

“There is a misconception about how long is needed to warm up your car before driving,” said Korey Kennedy, manager of public and government affairs for the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) of North & East Ontario.

“Many people think that five minutes are needed to fully warm up the engine, but 30 to 45 seconds will do the trick,” he said.

Idling a vehicle for more than a minute is a waste of fuel, he added.

Turning off the car and restarting it requires less gas than to keep it running.

Kennedy also suggested taking anything unnecessary out of the trunk or back seat. More weight within the vehicle requires more fuel to move it.

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The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

Note: HST may be payable by successful purchaser.

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Every job counts

n economy is an intricate thing, constructed of constantly shifting parts.

And as with any complex machine, it needs attention and fine tuning.

When the production line closed at Kultur Flooring recently, about 50 jobs were lost and subsequently 50 households affected.

So the challenge now is to gain back those 50 jobs – a task that reminds us how every single job; every single employer matters. If 20-plus existing businesses hire two more people each, the balance returns.

So how do we create jobs locally?

First and foremost, it’s all about buying local.

Renfrew’s economy has seen a shift over the years. Manufacturing jobs have given way to more positions in the retail, service and tourism sectors.

The Renfrew and Area Health Village is an important initiative to bring high-paying medical jobs to the town. But equally important are the lower, and often second-income, jobs that create disposable income.

So after the basics like mortgage or rent, hydro, gas and taxes (county, school and municipal) are paid, where do we tote the rest of our cash?

Do we drive it off to the city or do we save the gas and reinvest in our own town, in the countless services right here, right under our noses?

Renfrew and its great neighbouring communities were built on a fierce independent spirit and people who prided themselves on self-sufficiency.

Let’s wake up and get back to taking care of our family, friends and neighbours. Reinvest in your town and, as the municipality’s motto boldly proclaims, Let It Flourish.

Rail line worth saving

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Different ways to hit the jackpot

I confess. I wish to inform readers that my contribution to Ann Limlaw’s money jar was one reason Horton CAO Mackie McLaren didn’t get to kiss the pig.

Of course, I’m not the only one to blame, as several helped her out in the Horton Winter Carnival fundraiser.

The recreation committee fundraiser was a big hit, as contributions to the four contestants’ jars reached about $270. Probably even better was the suspense, talk and anticipation surrounding who would get to kiss the potbellied pig, Sebastien. In the end, Limlaw ruled the day by the slight margin of $1.97.

During the March 3 session of Horton council, McLaren expressed his relief at not having to go lip to lip with the young porker: “That $1.97 felt

STEVE NEWMAN STEVE’S SIXTH SENSE like a million dollars.”

Actually, there are many ways to feel like a millionaire without having to win a lottery.

Paul Vaillancourt’s catch of a 17-pound pike during the Griffith and Matawatchan Fish and Game Club’s fish derby comes to mind.

So does looking out in our two paddocks the other day and seeing an apparently pristine, snow-covered area for leaving the horses’ hay.

It was an illusion, though, for only a day earlier, during a recent winter thaw, there was nothing but horse manure every four or five feet.

That means spring clean-

up will be a great deal busier this year, after increasing our number of horses from two to three, but even clean-up is a soothing time, as those lifting muscles get to do a little more lifting under a warming spring sun.

Speaking of a million dollars, you don’t need to head to the southern climes to get that feeling. It’s tempting, but there are few temptations better to indulge in than spring skiing, whether alpine or cross-country.

Although my heart’s tied to the skinnier skis, being on a mountain carving through spring snow is also a warming thought.

During my ski-indulgent moments I usually resemble a painted warrior, plastered in zinc oxide to protect my skin.

But who says you can’t feel

like a millionaire even if you look a little messy?

Whatever spring brings you − more snow and skiing, an earlier start to the gardening season, evening walks under the star-studded skies, or a real lottery win − may spring continue to put a spring in your step.

After all, we should all embrace our bodies and their ability to shine one exercise opportunity after another.

Based on the health profile of Renfrew County residents, who are going toe to toe with Lanark County in the Slim till You Win contest, we’re more familiar with couches, potato chips and TV than we are with exercise, whether mild or vigorous.

So let’s get out there, and feel better than we already do.

Start the spring off right.

To the editor: The CN Renfrew/Pontiac rail link has been saved, Great, but what of the Ottawa Valley Railway? CN will surrender their rail assets for a tax receipt, but we are not told how many tax dollars the government is foregoing with this transaction. But let’s not kid ourselves, the tax relief must be significant.

Various estimates of the OVR’s salvage value start at $50 million; so all things being equal, the CN line must be worth millions.

If the CN line can be saved by the issuing of a simple tax receipt, why can’t this work for the OVR? The Township of Whitewater expects numerous positive benefits from the preservation of the CN line; such as future economic development, reliable freight and passenger service reducing traffic on highways etc, etc.

Why wouldn’t the same benefits apply to the communities of Lanark/Renfrew serviced by the OVR? I am willing to go out on a limb and claim cabinet minister and Pontiac federal member Lawrence Cannon has helped immensely to the preservation of the CN line. After all, the conversion of the Smurfit-Stone pulp mill to create “green jobs” by the American firm Trebio would have been a non-starter without heavy rail infrastructure and that is the CN line.

The bottom line is; Renfrew and Lanark counties deserves the same treatment from the federal government as that which it is bestowing to Transport Pontiac-Renfrew. The Ottawa Valley Railway will prove to be invaluable transportation infrastructure; let’s save it.

Dan Scheuneman Renfrew

Santa is a Liberal To the editor: Re: “Reader’s strong views on MP.” The Renfrew Mercury, March 10, 2011: Gee, I didn’t realize Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus lived right here in the riding of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke and all we’d have to do is vote them in as Liberal Members of Parliament and, ‘voila,’ all our agricultural markets, all our forestry industry markets – all our everything – would be improved.

See ‘Santa’, page 8

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Thanks, Renfrew, for a very memorable year To the editor: Nearly a year ago I had my second baby and in less than a week, I return to work after my one year of maternity leave Like most, returning to work mothers, I have asked myself many times, where did the year go?

My husband and I were reminiscing the other night about what a wonderful year it has been with our two busy boys. We did not travel to new and exciting places. In fact, we did not venture far at all – we stayed in Renfrew – but I wanted to share with you and your readers, what it was that made it so fantastic.

Weather permitting, we enjoyed daily walks along Renfrew’s main drag, often making several passes on both sides of the street to see what store fronts had to offer.

Some of our favourites were the seasonal window displays at Scott and Sons Hardware and of course at Breen Insurance – my son loved the solar powered ‘dancing flower’.

A stroll down Raglan was not complete without saying hello to the dog in the window at J.D. Optical or a little dance to the music that can be heard near Korner Hutch.

We were greeted several times daily by the many friendly crossing guards who work

around town. It became customary to receive big smiles, waves and sometimes the air horn from the Renfrew Hydro guys or the fire department. We also enjoyed watching the large construction machinery at a safe distance.

The boys really enjoyed when we would chance upon the ‘street sweeper’, garbage or recycling trucks – it doesn’t take much to keep us entertained!

In recent months we wiggled our way to a lot of fun with Peter and friends at Zumba!

On special days, we enjoyed treats from J&J’s Chocolates or picked up some fresh produce at Needham’s stand.

We were fortunate to spend time with several great people too. There were many ‘play dates’ with our little buddies. We also made some new friends; Jenny our mail carrier was a ubiquitous friendly face along her route or at our front window as the kids waited with great anticipation for her daily arrival with “the mail.” Jenny often stayed for a minute to ‘visit at the window’ or brought special mail just for the kids!

We also enjoyed regular visits to Heather to sit in her boat on Thursdays at the Well Baby Drop In to be weighed. Also, although we don’t know his name, we sure do know his face ‘the man with the white beard’ that we

Santa Continued from Page 8 Why, according to the letter writer, if we had a True Grit representing us (instead of that unmentioned by name MP we do have ) we might even find a cure for cancer, heart disease, diabetes (I’m disappoined the writer didn’t suggest help for adolecents with acne problems – after all, they are the future voters!).

Yeah, well maybe the disgruntled writer is right.

I’m sure all of us, at least all of us of a certain age, can remember the long-sitting Liberal representative (no need to mention names) this riding had and all the new post offices he officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, all the innovative things he brought to the riding.

Certainly Mercury readers will remember every time that MP snipped the blue ribbon his picture was in the paper.

Ahhh, yes, vote Liberal candidate, Ms. Christine Tabbert, in RNP in the upcoming election and the sun will rise gloriously every day, but never set.

By the way, has anybody seen Ms. Tabbert recently?

Oh, that’s right . . . she’s a partner in a large law firm. . . in Toronto.

Ah, well . . .

Bruce Laplaunte Renfrew

would meet on our walks; he always had a big hello and smile for us.

The friendly staff at Metro and Rexall always greeted us with welcoming smiles too (these stores were easy for us to get in with the double stroller…so we went there a lot!).

We also made some new furry friends, the boys enjoyed seeing dogs big and small out for walks with their owners, especially the little pup “Poker” because he gives the best kisses.

We enjoyed all of the kid-friendly places and events we could find, like Kids Corp, the Splash Pad, various parks in town, the Library program, The Farm Comes to Town, The Renfrew County Cattlemen’s CHEO fundraiser and of course the Renfrew Fair.

Renfrew is a great place to live and work.

Although we never met most of the people we encountered on a daily basis – I will miss the at-a-distance interactions we shared.

They were little moments in time that may have seemed insignificant to you, but know that each wave or hello meant a lot to my kids and me on our daily walks and outings.

Thanks Renfrew!

Krista Helferty Renfrew

Where is the legislation?

To the editor: The government of the day, through the Minister of Veterans Affairs, has made several announcements and promises on Bill C55 (New Veterans Charter).

The bill has received first reading in the House of Commons but has not progressed to the committee level.

Similar announcements and promises have been made on Bill-480 by the Minister of Finance (Removal of GST from poppies and

wreath purchases), for which no legislation has yet been tabled.

As your readers know, the tabling and passage of these bills with Royal Assent will not be possible if the government decides to call an election.

The Royal Canadian Legion has written to both ministers on the matters of legislative procedure and has received assurances that these matters are being looked into.

These bills, however, may die on the order

paper if an election is called and leave Canada’s disabled veterans, their families and The Royal Canadian Legion without the legislation they all need.

The Royal Canadian Legion writes this letter because we care.

Patricia Varga Dominion President The Royal Canadian Legion Coleville, Sask.

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Catherine Lathem of CTV News Arnprior Masonic Hall 31 James St., Arnprior Tickets are $15 each *they will be available at M&R Feeds, Sox Plus and 5 Span Feed & Seed or from any Lions Club Member.

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The Renfrew Victoria Hospital Auxiliary has taken on a new fundraising project. Fundraising is part of the auxiliary mandate.

This event is quite unique for two reasons. It’s a raffle lottery.

In addition to selling tickets on a priceless doll house, it also involves monthly cash awards.

The doll house is unique and priceless, and the attention to detail in the house and the furnishings in unbelievable. It’s fully scaled and has lots of extras, a magnificent child’s doll house ‘Fit for a Princess.’

Gail Deline, a retired gentlemen whose hobby is woodworking, spent 39 months lovingly creating this masterpiece and has generously donated it to RVH to be used as a fundraiser.

Deline says he wouldn’t build doll houses to sell, he just builds them as fundraisers and this one was really a joint effort.

He thanks his landlord (RCHC) that he was able to work from his apartment. Deline said his neighbours were a great help too, with the use of their vehicles for hardware runs. “One even donated the little birds, not to mention putting up with some noise from time to time,” he said.

At his suggestion, the hospital auxiliary is planning to operate a raffle combined with a lottery.

There will be three prizes for the raffle and an opportunity each month from April to November to win one of five cash prizes to be drawn at the end of each

month.

This is a very ambitious undertaking, and should be fun.

The auxiliary has a reputation of hosting successful events. This project will be no exception. The public will have lots of opportunity to view the doll house.

The first opportunity is at the annual Renfrew Home Show at the Renfrew Agricultural Hall March 25-27, where the house will be on display. Tickets go on sale March 25 for $20 each.

The raffle draw will take place on Dec. 15 at RVH. The cash draws are on the last Monday of each month.

Each ticket holder has the opportunity to win the beautiful Victorian Miniature doll house.

Second prize is $1,000 cash, and third prize $500.

In addition, the ticket is eligible for 40 draws of $100 each for a total of $4,000 in cash prizes.

It will be to everyone’s advantage to purchase tickets early as your odds will be greater.

The auxiliary is grateful to Gail Deline for his interest in the hospital and we are looking forward to a very successful project.

Proceeds from the fundraising project will be used to assist the RVH Auxiliary to meet their most recent commitment of $150,000 towards the CT Scanner.

The Victorian Miniature House will be on public display at Stone Meadows’ Kitchen Shop, 212 Raglan Street South beginning March 28, after the Renfrew Home Show.

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At the festival they will sing and receive their trophy after they charmed the adjudicator – MaryRuth Roadhouse, into awarding them 92 per cent, her highest vocal mark of the week.

Individual students also did very well in various age groups and categories.

Mallory Brumm received three first places, one of them being a 90 per cent for which she will also receive awards.

Dominic Grandmaison obtained two first places and a second. Dominic has also been recommended to go to Provincials this summer.

Theresa Hackbarth had two first places.

Others who obtained first-place finishes were Emily Cherney, Thomas Cherney and Katie Hall.

Second-place finishes went to Avery Jones, Allison Reinhart, Mara Peever, Kathleen Carty and Elizabeth-Grace Kinslow.

Caroline Holley won three third-place finishes.

Sister Joan Pecore says she is very proud of all their efforts and success.

“Well done!,” she proclaims.

Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums concert dates approved by town LUCY HASS lucy.hass@metroland.com

The Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums have been granted approval for its popular community concerts in the park.

A March 2 letter to Renfrew town council from band manager Graham Jamieson describes the concerts as an “effort to increase our outreach in the community, as well as strengthen the Scottish heritage in the Town of Renfrew.”

The first concert will be Tuesday, June 7 in Low Square; the second Tuesday, Aug. 16 in O’Brien Park.

It is proposed the half-hour concerts begin at 7 p.m.

If there is rain, the concert will he held the following week.

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Moreland, Gerry Foote and Matt Mulvihill of OPG made a presentation and took questions from the Greater Madawaska Council at council’s Committee of the Whole meeting March 10 in Calabogie. These rivers are now a valued source of hydroelectric power and also serve many environmental, recreational and commercial purposes, Moreland added.

Ottawa-St. Lawrence is one of OPG five hydroelectric plant groups in Ontario. Niagara, Northeast, Northwest and Central are the other plant groups.

OPG supplies about 66 per cent of the province’s electricity, Moreland said.

“Many people get us confused with Ontario Hydro. Ontario Hydro disbanded on March 31, 1999,” he noted.

“Five successor companies evolved out of the former Ontario Hydro when it was restructured by the Ontario government April 1, 1999. Since 1992, OPG has increased hydro capacity by 450 megawatts, enough electricity to heat 80,000 homes,” Moreland said.

The Ottawa-St. Lawrence Plant Group headquarters is in Renfrew on Innovation Drive, with operation centres at RS Saunders Generating Station on the St. Lawrence River, and Chenaux on the Ottawa. Combined, the 10 plants on the three rivers produce about 35 per cent of Ontario’s hydroelectric power.

The RS Saunders Generation Station on the St. Lawrence produces 1.050 mega watts of power, the four stations on the Ottawa 912 MW and the five on the Madawaska 611 MW. “Public safety is of significant importance,” Moreland said.

As the demand for electricity rises and falls throughout each day, water levels and flows around facilities change often, Moreland pointed out.

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The fees for aircraft usage to fight a fire, a need they hope will never arise, has been made more economical with the agreement.

In an unrelated fire matter, Greater Madawaska’s fire agreement with North Frontenac Township expires in July and has not been renewed.

• Greater Madawaska has given its backing to McNab-Braeside Township.

McNab-Braeside has been lobbying to install traffic lights as a solution with regards to facilitate movement of traffic onto and across Highway 17 from Highway 508 and McLean Drive.

• Calabogie Marine on Lanark Road looks to expand their retail business to include the sale of firearms. They are currently in the process of applying for a licence.

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Final totals weren’t in yet, but Councillor Ray Pender estimates the three-day event made about $12,000.

Mayor Raye Anne Briscoe was pleased and thanked the residents for their continued support to the annual carnival.

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“It was the first time cards and Trivial Pursuit took place at the same time, and all proceeds went to the carnival,” Mayor Briscoe told council.

“It was a tremendous success.”

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Down to Earth connection on a weekly basis Vanderzwaag family looks for plenty of sunshine and crop variety on Sunshine Acres STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

Spring hasn’t sprung yet, but soon enough crops will be in the ground and bearing many flavours, shapes and sizes.

Crop production is an annual affair, but one that comes with greater expectations in 2011, for Dorothy Vanderzwaag and her new business, Down to Earth CSA (Community Shared Agriculture).

The Vanderzwaags’ family farm is located just outside Haley Station, where participants in the business will include some of their eight children and husband John, who runs a small trucking operation.

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the rationale behind the Vanderzwaags’ new business.

That diet began to take off with the help of farmers markets and Alisa Smith and J.B. MacKinnon’s 2005 book, The 100-Mile Diet: A Year of Local Eating.

The book about their year’s experience of eating only foods produced within 100 miles of their British Columbia home got more Canadians thinking about eating more food from closer to home, especially knowing that many foods travel thousands of kilometres before reaching the family kitchen.

Enter the Vanderzwaags, whose 13-acre Sunshine Acres farm will be home to many locally-grown foods this spring, summer and fall.

Back in January, Greengo Grass Grooming received an authorization to expand its services in grounds maintenance and snow removal.

“This new business development will extend our client base and we hope will prove to be in demand in Renfrew and surrounding area.

“I’ve been gardening all my life, but just producing for our own family,” says Mrs. Vanderzwaag. “This is my first year doing CSA.” The family has lived near Haley Station for three years since relocating from nearby Hyndford about three years ago.

“I see CSAs as a great model of local agriculture for the future,” says Vanderzwaag.

“It’s a chance for consumers interested in healthy, locallygrown food, to be able to source it as fresh as possible.”

CSA also means customers share the risk, for example, of having more of one vegetable and less of another, depending on what Mother Nature does or does not provide.

Down to Earth’s fresh-vegetable options from late May to October will include beans, tomatoes, squash, peas, cauliflower, broccoli, lettuces, cabbage, car-

rots and zucchini.

The cost for the weekly delivery (or pick-up) of vegetables is $25 for a family of three or four, or a couple that eats a lot of vegetables. Other food available, for additional costs, are lamb, beef, chicken − all grown on the family farm − as well as eggs, baked breads and pies.

To participate in the weekly vegetable program, customers must register by late April.

Payments can be made in two instalments, in late April and late May. If some can’t afford the full cost, they will be given the opportunity to pay off their weekly box by working on the farm, said Vanderzwaag.

Whoever the customers, she says her family is passionate about growing good food.

“People are interested in the environment and in healthier food,” she says of the upcoming

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The Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Valley Division hardware got lost in the shuffle just over a decade ago.

It’s back at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre today.

For the first time since 2000, the Renfrew Timberwolves are owners of the Valley loop’s top prize.

Four goals in the last seven minutes Sunday night made short work of a 1-1 deadlock.

The Wolves went on to post a 5-1 win over the Arnprior Packers to claim the 2010-11 crown in five games.

Steven Powell had two goals on the title-clinching night for the Wolves. His first gave Renfrew a 1-0 lead 21 seconds into the second period, a lead that stood up until Packers sniper Taylor Collins pulled Arnprior even on a two-man advantage with 9:34 remaining in the third period.

The goal came after the Wolves were assessed three penalties within seconds of each other.

But then the Packers assembled their own parade to the penalty box, and the Wolves made them pay.

Defenceman Erik Mask gave Renfrew the lead with 5:53 remaining, and Brady Clouthier upped it to 3-1 moments later with a goal that basically sealed the verdict with 4:17 left.

After Tyler Orr made it 4-1 with 2:58 showing, all hell broke loose. By the time referee John Moulton surveyed the damage, eight players were heaved from the game, including Arnprior netminder German Tsatsura.

Powell’s second goal of the night capped scoring in the last minute.

Richard Barr blocked 29 shots to cap the Wolves’ run to the Valley title.

“It’s the first step to what we set out to do,” coach Tony Iob said of the Valley Division crown. “We stuck to our game plan.”

The Wolves took advantage when Arnprior lost their discipline late in the game, Iob added.

“Words cannot express how I feel right now,” Wolves general manager Brett Sylvester observed.

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ter said of the team’s overall goal. The season has been dedicated to Scott Forgie, he added of the Wolves’ No. 44.

WOLVES 5, ARNPRIOR 2 The Wolves broke a 1-1 deadlock with three goals in a 61second span late in the second period to pull away Friday at the MAC. After Jimmy MacMillan and Arnprior’s Braedon Moffatt, on a powerplay, exchanged first-period markers, the Wolves broke free.

Jesse Riopelle gave Renfrew a 2-1 lead from the top of the faceoff circles with the Wolves working a powerplay at 13:44.

Tyler Orr connected from the point 30 seconds later, and Brady Clouthier deked Tsatsura and slid the puck past him 31 seconds after that.

Defencemen Marc Vacher and Sam Gleason traded third-period powerplay goals. Arnprior held a 41-32 edge in shots, and Barr was equal to the task. He kicked aside 19 drives in the final period.

WOLVES 6, PACKERS 3 The Wolves got off to a slow start but came on in a big way to dominate over the final two periods last Wednesday night.

Michael Byrne 50 seconds into the game and Taylor Collins on a powerplay, gave the Packers a 2-0 lead.

Led by a pair of Steven Powell markers – his second on a stellar solo effort – the Wolves replied

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The Renfrew Timberwolves are 2010-11 Valley Division champions. In front row from left are Curtis Sernoskie, Mike Rosebrook, Derrin Lehoux, Mike Deslaurier, Patrice Wren, Brady Clouthier Sam Gleason (sitting), Ethan Allard and assistant coach Derek Scheuneman; middle row, manager Brent Sylvester, trainer Tim LeBlanc, Dave Hobbs, Steven Powell, Jesse Riopelle, Matt Johnston, Tyler Orr, Jimmy MacMillan, Erik Mask, Tim Riopelle, Ryan Cuthill, coach Tony Iob and assistant coach Kip Mulvihill; and back row, Kurtis Leclaire, Ryan Lepine, Lucas Gonu and Richard Barr. Behind the Valley Division championship trophy is the sweater number 44 of teammate Scott Forgie, a member of last year’s Wolves team. with three unanswered goals in the middle stanza to grab a 3-2 lead. Jesse Riopelle notched Renfrew’s tying goal nine seconds into a powerplay, also his first of two on the night.

Defenceman Tim Riopelle scored what proved to be the game winner early in the final session.

Riopelle looked more like a seasoned sniper as he burst to open ice around a fallen Arnprior defender. He finished the play in the net with the puck and goaltender German Tsatsura.

Jesse Riopelle made it 5-2 Wolves before Collins carded a shorthanded marker with 7:36 remaining to cut the Renfrew lead to 5-3.

Jimmy MacMillan fired home a shot from above the right-wing face-off circle less than three minutes late to ice the verdict

for Renfrew. The Packers held a 39-33 edge in shots.

It was another solid outing for Richard Barr, who made 36 stops in the Renfrew goalcrease. Tsatsura turned away 27 Renfrew drives.

WOLVES HOWLINGS The Wolves were without forward David Hobbs in games three through five with an injury, but Curtis Sernoskie returned to the lineup and picked up assists on two second-period markers upon his game three return. However, Sernoskie and Kurtis Leclaire will be forced to sit out the start of the next series as a result of Sunday night’s brawl.

Patrice Wren collected three helpers in the third game for Renfrew.

The Wolves enjoyed playing at

the Nick Smith Centre in 2011.

They won their last two regular season games there, and all three visits in the playoffs.

The Wolves now take on the Metro Division champion Clarence Creek Beavers in a best-ofseven series already underway.

Game one went last night in Clarence Creek.

Remaining games are as follows with games five through seven if necessary.

• Friday, March 18 - 8 p.m. at Renfrew, • Sunday, March 20 - 2:15 p.m. at Clarence, • Friday, March 25 - 8 p.m. at Renfrew, • Sunday,. March 27 - 7:30 p.m. at Clarence, • Tuesday, March 29 - 8 p.m. at Renfrew, • Friday, April 1 - 8:15 p.m. at Clarence.

Wolves win number 11 in ‘11 after 11 years The number 11 has become significant for the Renfrew Timberwolves • The Wolves are Valley Division champions in 2011.

• It’s their first title in 11 years, • And Sunday night’s triumph marked the 11th division title in the franchise’s history.

For the record, the Renfrew Lions captured two titles, their first in their initial year in the league, 1969, and again in 1977.

The Wolves then took over with five consecutive Valley crowns, 1987 through ’91, and again in 1993.

They also went back-to-back in 1999 and 2000.

Five of those aforementioned teams – the two Lions and the Timberwolves of 1988, 1990 and 1993 – went on to become Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League champions.

This year’s team reminds of that 1993 squad in that they finished fourth, and defeated both Arnprior and Perth as part of their run to the Valley Division title. They later defeated the South Ottawa Canadians and Athens Aeros to win it all.

For the record, this year’s Athens team is still alive in the

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• The playoff trails of the Wolves and Clarence Creek Castors are crossing for the first time.

• The Wolves lost 5-3 here to Clarence Creek in the regular season, and tied 2-2 there. Both games were played in October.

This is a far different looking Renfrew team now.

• The Wolves are 14-3-and-2 in the past 19 games going back to the regular season.

• Friday night’s 50-50 draw winner took home $505. It would have been more but the Wolves ran out of tickets. * * * When the New York Islanders won four consecutive Stanley Cups (1980-83) final series opponents were the Philadelphia Flyers, Minnesota North Stars, Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers.

And for this week: What team has the Wolves beaten in an EOJHL final series twice?

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Paul Vaillancourt of Barry’s Bay shows off his first-prize 17.1-pound pike at the Griffith and Matawatchan Fish and Game Club’s annual fish derby March 5.

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Organizers were more than pleased with the response at the 11th annual Griffith and Matawatchan Fish and Game Club’s fishing derby Saturday.

“Despite the horrible weather it was still a great day and lots of fish were caught,” Tammy Dillabough of the organizing committee said. “Close to 100 people were in attendance. We had a ton of support from the community and surrounding areas,” Dillabough added.

Paul Vaillancourt of Barry’s Bay caught a 17.1-pound pike and won first prize at this year’s event.

Josh Luloff of Quadeville claimed second prize with a 4.72lb. pike, while third prize went to Jessie Perrin of Calabogie with a 3.52-lb. pike.

The junior prize winner was five-year-old Lexie Woito from Renfrew with a 10-lb. walleye that was 30 inches in length.

Riley Rathwell won the mys- Junior winner Lexie Woito of Rentery weight with a 1.96-lb pike. frew with a 10-pound walleye.

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The Eganville Hockey League’s top hardware will spend another year at Finnigan’s Roadhouse. The Renfrew team made it four consecutive titles on Sunday night with a dramatic 7-6 victory over the Golden Lake Thunderbirds in overtime. In front row from left are Jeff O’Connor, Steve Bowes, Tom Cobus, Chad Mullen and Tim O’Connor; and standing Paul Simard, coach Matt Beimers, Ryan Zohr, Jeff Rathbone, Andrew McKay, Denver Mullen, Skyler Mullen, Ryan Arbuthnot, Brad Gould and coach Dave Mule Gallagher. Kip Mulvihill is missing from the photo.

Finnigan’s makes it four titles PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

Make it four Eganville Hockey League titles and counting for Finnigan’s.

The Renfrew team captured its fourth consecutive Eganville crown Sunday night.

But of all their championships, the 2010-11 victory may have been the most dramatic, even though the final series was a threegame sweep.

Finnigan’s trailed the Golden Lake Thunderbirds 6-3 with less than 10

minutes to play, and 6-4 with 2:22 left.

However, Brad Gould scored to cut the deficit to 6-5, and with just one second remaining, Jeff O’Connor pulled the trigger to even the score.

Tim O’Connor notched the Cup-winning marker in sudden-death overtime.

Andrew McKay had two goals, Ryan Arbuthnot and Chad Mullen singles for Finnigan’s.

Adam Bernard scored twice for Golden Lake.

Finnigan’s netminder Steve Bowes blocked 28

shots in the win.

The Roadhouse inched to within one game of the title by edging the Thunderbirds 7-5 Friday night.

Jeff O’Connor had two goals, Tom Cobus, Chad Mullen, Brad Gould, Ryan Arbuthnot and Andrew McKay solos. McKay’s goal came into an empty net.

John Wilcox and Matt Kargus answered with two goals each for Golden Lake. The Thunderbirds battled every night. With the exception of the opennet tally, all three games were decided by one goal.

Wolves ticket prices will go up With the rising costs of transportation as the team advances deeper into the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League playoffs, the Renfrew Timberwolves announced Tuesday, ticket prices for the Metro-Valley Conference final against the Clarence Creek Beavers will increase.

Instead of the regular $8 price for adults ages 18 to 60, admission cost for the next round will be $10.

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Seniors (60-plus) and students (13 to 17) will increase by one dollar from $7 to $8.

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Autumn Leaves season comes to an end ANDY SKLEPOWICZ Renfrew Curling Rink

The final games of the Autumn Leaves was hosted by the Renfrew Ladies on March 2. Winner of the trophy was Pembroke B team with a total of 72 points. In second place was Killaloe with 68 points, followed closely in third by Arnprior A with 67 points.

The season’s frustration continued on home ice as both teams dropped their pair of games.

The two Renfrew teams were Barb Westgarth, Leith Collins, Sandra Fredette and Anne MacNeil. Playing for Barb Roy were Joan Hickey, Jean Klages (in the morning) and Vi Bujold (in the afternoon) and, lead, Willy Lafrance.

Renfrew representative, Vi Bujold thanks all the ladies who participated during this season, players, kitchen staff and volunteers. Hopefully the ladies will have better luck next year.

Last year I introduced stick curling to our readers and now would like to give an update.

Two-person team curling was initiated in about 1999 by Carson Schultz because of a friend who was an avid curler, but was not physically able to play the regular game like thousands of other people. At first, the game was known as push broom curling, because the stones were propelled down the ice with a half-moon shaped piece of wood screwed on to a push broom. Soon, more appropriate equipment was developed that fit on the curling rock handle, and allowed better control of the rock and especially improved means of applying rotation to the stone. This game adopted the name stick curling.

The requirement to deliver with a stick was eventually removed, not without opposition, but without a valid reason to maintain that constraint. Soon, a relatively small number of sliders began to take part, and of course all competitors entering leagues and spiels are welcomed. Now wheelchair curlers have also joined in. This has enabled teams of parents/ children, grandparents/grandchildren, and just friends who prefer different deliveries to take part, much to their enjoyment, and even to the pleasure of other participants as well. With this change the name was changed to Sturling.

If you have any interest in seeing this sport develop in Renfrew contact Barb Westgarth at the Renfrew curling club. And finally this being St. Patty’s Day it is a good time to remind everyone that our annual spiel is this weekend and there are a few spots available for teams and individuals. Give Gert Brydges a call at 613-4329776 and be sure not to miss the fun.

Bishop MVP Melissa Bishop of Eganville was named the most valuable female track athlete at the Ontario University Athletics track and field championships.

Bishop placed first in the women’s 600 and 1,000 metres, was part of the winning 4x800-metre relay team and helped the University of Windsor Lancers capture their second straight OUA title on the final weekend of February. Bishop is a graduate of Opeongo High School.

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Nicholas Wright had three goals and an assist on a Darin Verch marker as Farrell’s Installation topped the Arnprior Bulldogs 4-2 to wrap up their A division atom house hockey playoff series five points to one.

Jacob Miller had the goaltending win, and also posted the shutout in Farrell’s 4-0 win the game before.

The 2010-11 playoff season ended for two novice house teams.

Renfrew Pizzeria lost 3-1 and 3-2 in overtime to Cobden. Crawford Leavoy had a goal in each game and Alex Vanderploeg the other. Katie Brydges was between the pipes.

Cobden won the four-point semifinal series 5-3.

The Rink Rat Pro Shop also met a similar fate. They were less than a minute away from winning the series when a tying goal, coupled with losses by 5-1 and 7-6 in overtime, allowed Barry’s Bay to advance.

Connor Zohr notched the lone Rink Rat tally in the first defeat. Justin Schutt collected four goals and Jack O’Grady two in the high-scoring contest. Jack Stewart added two assists. Jonathan Roach was in goal.

Canadian Tire was in an Eganville novice tournament and was defeated

by Eganville 3-2 and Barry’s Bay 6-1.

Nycholas Pearse, Brandon McCrea and Maxx Steele carded CTC markers. Tyson Johnston was in goal.

Farrell’s and Barker’s Collision Centre in atom, and the peewee loop’s NAPA Auto Parts are the only Renfrew Minor Hockey Association teams still in playoff contention.

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Students at Queen Elizabeth Public School had a rare experience in the school’s gymnasium Feb. 22. They got to learn and play a little indoor golf in the middle of February.

Mr. Knickers of the Callaway Golf For Kids program was in town Tuesday to introduce the kids to the game of golf.

Callaway Golf For Kids which is run in conjunction with the National Golf in Schools program, is designed to provide Mr. Knickers (Gary Price) introduc- opportunities for all elementary school students around the country to have a posies students to golf.

tive golf experience before they reach high school. Mr. Knickers held instruction with several classes at QEPS. “We teach golf the safe way, the fun way,” said Mr. Knickers, whose driver’s licence goes by the name of Gary Price.

“It’s healthy. We introduce them to golf.

We also teach them the rules and etiquette.

“It is also good for you,” Mr. Knickers advised the students. “It’s good exercise. The best golfers in the world are very good athletes.

“Golf is played in virtually every country in the world,” he added. “And it’s like riding a bicycle. Once you learn, you never forget.”

Mr. Knickers pointed out that many

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It’s that time of year again. Playoffs are well underway and, unfortunately for some, the 2010-11 season is already over.

The Renfrew Minor Hockey Association is hosting two events in March and we encourage you to attend.

The first event is the Minor Hockey Day in Renfrew, which will be held on Saturday, March 26. This is going to be a great day for all the Renfrew teams.

The second event is our annual general meeting, which will be held Thursday,

March 31 in the hall at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre at 7 p.m. If you have questions, comments or concerns, this is your opportunity to express them.

Elections will be conducted for the positions of president, vice-president, secretary, ice allocator, referee-in-chief and fundraising co-ordinator. Volunteering a few hours a month of your time to a great cause like minor hockey is worthwhile!

The RMHA executive would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the volunteers that are necessary to run our minor hockey program.

Skating club presents Toy Story This year’s theme for the Renfrew Skating Club’s Ice Show is Toy Story.

“Join us for this wonderful show that contains many numbers that relate and are based on the movie Toy Story,” says Penny Bergin of the skating club.

Toy Story starts at 6 p.m.

Saturday, April 2 at the MaTe-Way Activity Centre.

Back by popular demand is the adult group and the Platinum Edge synchro team.

In addition, the show features a couple of guest skaters who are slowly making their way up on the skating ranks. Benjamin Guthrie is the 2011 Senior Men’s Northern Ontario Section’s champion and Jennifer Pettem is the 2011 Eastern Ontario Junior Ladies Bronze Medalist from Sectionals.

Admission is free for Toy Story, but goodwill donations at the door will be accepted.

“Special thanks go to the coaches who put much time and effort into making all of the great routines; to the parents that help out and bring their skaters out to the rink every week and, of course, the skaters; who show up and make this show possible,” Bergin says.

“So grab a friend and your cowboy hat and giddy up along to Toy Story, and enjoy a great show, to infinity and beyond.”

schools have the equipment now to further the kids’ awareness and learning of the game, all in a good atmosphere.

He stressed to the students the importance of keeping it safe while having fun.

Always be sure that there is no one around you when you swing, he noted to the kids, and to pay attention to the person hitting the ball.

He said keeping things safe will allow you to have fun for a long time. “Golf can be played at any age,” he added.

The popularity of golf is only increasing, Mr. Knickers said. “It will be played at the 2016 Olympics.”

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The Faery Mound REBEKA BORSHEVSKY “Whatever you do, stay away from the mounds, okay?” The tall, darkhaired student stood in the middle of the cobblestone square. Tourists swarmed the tiny Irish town of Flaxhaven, preparing to follow him out on a walk through the forest and surrounding hills.

Beyond the town limits, the countryside rippled like a lush grassy sea, mounds of dirt peppering it like coral.

“The Fey don’t like intruders on their dirt,” he said.

The tourists murmured in interest. A pale, almost spectral, hand arose from the sea of heads. It waved erratically. “Yes?” he asked with exasperated affection to the short fiery redhead. Lowering her arm, she grasped her spiral-bound notebook closer to her chest, as though it held secrets of the universe she was hesitant to divulge.

“Why are they so territorial, Deric?” she asked.

She took out a pen, using her teeth to yank off the cap. Holding it poised over the open notebook, she stared at him like an eager reporter.

Is she serious? Does she really think all this stuff is real?

“They just are,” he said with a shrug and a charming smile, hoping to throw her off track. She glared at him. Deric bit his lip.

She hated his evasive answers.

“You guys ready to go for a walk?” he asked the crowd. They cheered, strolling along behind him as he strode through the crowning arch and into the hillside. Most chatted amongst themselves and snapped pictures. But that one girl insisted on walking beside him to belligerently toss questions at his poor over-trained mind.

“Listen, Maerad,” he said finally. “I don’t know!

I only know what this job requires! I want to be a welder, for goodness sake! I only took this job because it, well, pays ... a lot.”

He met her impish gaze with a frown. “Why do you have to be like that?” he asked, sighing in defeat

as she widened her eyes in her signature puppydog look.

“Why can’t you just answer my questions reasonably?” she retorted, sounding less irritated and more like a willful yet adoring child.

He pinched her cheek, noting the sprinkling of freckles across her nose.

She’d once told him freckles came from God’s giant pepper-shaker.

“Stop that,” she complained, wincing. “And really, why are the Fey so territorial?”

He sighed, racking his brain to remember the lesson from so long ago.

“Not so much territorial, I guess… just impish. Like somebody I know.” He reached out to pinch her cheek again. She ducked out of reach.

“You have got to find a better way of displaying affection.”

“Well, I would give you a kiss,” he retorted, “But that’s not allowed on the job, and you’re such a stickler for rules…”

“You could ruffle my hair,” Maerad argued, then realized he had successfully diverted her attention. She opened her mouth as though to smack him with words, and then shut it with a snap. After a pause, she said, “Okay, so the Fey are impish?

How?” He sighed.

“Oh, stories say they steal what you love most away from you. People disappear, things vanish, and things appear that weren’t there before.” He shrugged. “Irish people are very superstitious, that’s all.”

“You’re not?” she queried.

He shot her a look. “And you’re Canadian; do you say ‘eh’ all the time?”

Maerad rolled her eyes.

“Anyway,” he continued, “just forget about the faeries for now. I’ll answer all your questions when we get back to Dublin.

Can we just enjoy the view?” He swept his arm with a flourish across the rugged hillside. There was so much of the real world to explore without delving into the ridiculous. She was visiting for an entire week – a week that would be miraculously void of rainfall, a week spent on

Illustration by Rebekah Borshevsky

beaches and in pubs.

“Fine,” she agreed, sneaking him a kiss on the cheek. Today, he thought cheerfully, is a day for miracles. *** Maerad sat with her head resting against the window, gazing out at the rolling hills. Beyond them, the sea crashed against the craggy cliffs. Gulls shrieked as they looped across the clear blue sky. The salty, pungent scent of brine tickled Deric’s nose with a promise of days to come.

Maerad’s hand intertwined with his as they ran along a beach, ocean surf crashing at their feet as her promise ring glimmered in the sun.

But as they drove back to Dublin for supper at a friend’s pub, the silence was heavy and hesitant.

Deric glanced at her.

“How did you like the tour?” he asked carefully.

She shrugged. His eyes returned to the road.

Although she’d agreed to stop dwelling on the faeries, he knew she’d longed to see a faery mound. And he’d purposely avoided the closest site, just so he wouldn’t have to listen.

“Like the car?” he asked, trying to quell

the surge of guilt washing over him. He patted the dashboard. “Just got this baby fixed up. Got her from the mechanic yesterday.”

“I know,” she said listlessly. “I was with you, remember?”

At least she was speaking to him now. Thrumming his fingers on the wheel, he found himself suddenly asking, “Wanna see a faery mound?” Before he could take it back, her eyes lit up. She threw her arms around his neck, making it very difficult for him to steer.

“Are you serious?” she breathed.

“Yeah, sure Maerad,” he squeaked. “Just. Need.

Air.” “Sorry,” she said, withdrawing her arms with a sheepish smile. It widened into a grin, and her eyes danced in the soft gold of fading sunlight. Caught in that gaze, he realized he was looking at the most beautiful thing in the world. *** “Here we are,” he announced, sitting back with a smile. He was determined to contain his misgivings and make her happy. Maerad peered around. To one side of the gravel road, the hills

rose steeply. On the other, heather dotted a tiny prairie of grass. There was no random piece of dirt anywhere in sight.

“Where is it?” she demanded.

He pointed up the grassy hill. “Up there. Go ahead.”

She stared at him. “You aren’t coming?”

“Do you want me to?”

“You’re just gonna make me ask, aren’t you?”

“More like I’m gonna make you beg.”

She swiped at him, her punch light but her eyes threatening. He raised his hands in defeat. “Alright, let’s go, bossy.”

Smiling with the feigned sweetness of sour candy, she flipped open her door and hopped out.

A sudden blast of wind hit her, and she staggered into the road. Deric’s eyes flew to the bend, where the flash of headlights drove him into panic.

Tumbling out of the car, he grabbed her arm and yanked her back as the car flashed by, honking in warning. She fell into him with a frightened gasp. Another angry gust of wind howled, tearing at her curls with savage fingers. Fumbling for her hood, she drew it around her face.

“Thanks for the save,” she said shakily. “It’s not the Fey I’m worried about – try the weather.”

Deric had to agree.

Ireland was like a human mound of earth, with a temper and fickleness to match. Expecting the grey roil of a storm, he peered at the sky. It was still as clear and blue as his mother’s eyes. He frowned, trying to shrug off the unease knotting his stomach. His family was superstitious, not him.

With a grin at Maerad to vanquish the lingering doubts, he offered her his arm. She accepted. shrugging deeper into her sweater.

“Don’t look so depressed,” he said, laughing at her expression.

“Sorry.” Her eyes darted to the waving heather and flattened grass of the hill. The wind swooped and howled like maddened specters.

“Hey,” he said. “Are you alright? We can come back tomorrow.”

Or not at all.

Her brow furrowed. She jutted her chin. “No,” she said defiantly, shouldering herself and cracking her neck. “Let’s go.”

She started for the hill with a dogged stride, and he ran to keep up. *** “This is it?” Maerad knelt by the clump of dirt, staring at it in disbelief.

“Yeah, this is it.”

Deric started to regret bringing her. She sounded so disappointed. But what had she expected – a mountain of dirt that reached the sky?

A thoughtful look suddenly flickered across her face. Glancing back down at the tiny hill at her feet, she murmured, “The Fey are tricky, though, aren’t they? Impish?”

“What?”

“They probably chose tiny mounds to discourage people from coming.

Sorry,” she said to the dirt. “I was just surprised.”

Deric’s jaw dropped. He quickly snapped it shut.

Everyone was allowed their little eccentricities, right? He liked football better than hockey. She accepted that just fine.

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CALLING ALL DJEMBES On Saturday, April 16 at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church people are invited to a session titled Calling All Djembes, featuring Catherine Veilleux. The intermediate workshop is 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and beginners’ workshop 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Workshops are $40 each or $75 for both. People can register at debivirtue@distributel.net or by calling 623-432-0908. Above, 24 drummers were registered for a Feb. 26 session with Gatineau resident Veilleux (at right) at the same Renfrew location. A local group of six women also meet once a month to drum: Debie Virtue, Trista Mandia-Rowe, Heidi Krebtz, Jean Brereton, Pat Tamosetis and Jenny Solar.

The Corporation of the Town of Renfrew Once again, the Town of Renfrew will be conducting drinking water sampling and testing for lead to comply with Ontario Regulations. The town is seeking volunteer test sites in single family homes, multi-unit buildings, commercial properties, and industrial properties.

Under the provincial legislation, the municipality must test the drinking water for lead at 40 private residences, 4 non-private residences, between December 15, 2010 and April 15, 2011.

• Tests would be performed at older residences suspected of having lead pipes or pipes with lead solder.

• Homes built before the mid-1950s could have lead pipes.

• Lead solder was used to join copper pipes and was phased out in the late 1980s; any new construction done after those years should not be affected by lead in the piping system.

Since the Town must access homes to test for the presence of lead, we are looking for volunteers to allow the Town of Renfrew staff access to their homes to collect samples. There will be NO charge to the resident for the testing of the lead sample.

Each sample will total three litres in each location and the regulations obligate the town to advise tenants of the test results as soon as they are available.

The higher risk individuals affected by lead that exceeds the standards are pregnant women, infants and children under the age of 6 years old.

The Town will require permission of the property owner to take the samples.

If you wish to be added to the list of potential test sites please contact the Development and Works Department, Municipal Garage, Darl Gaudette at 613-432-4147.

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Park Attendant - One (1) Position 35 hours per week for 11 weeks (weekend work required) beginning June 13th, 2011. Individual required to collect fees and maintain facilities at the Burnstown Beach.

Park Maintenance/Park Attendant - One (1) Position 35 hours per week for 17 weeks (weekend work required) beginning May 2nd, 2011. Individual required to collect fees and maintain facilities at the Burnstown Beach. Individual also required to assist with general maintenance of various parks and sports facilities throughout the Township. Experience with small motor equipment considered an asset. Valid Driver’s Licence required.

Please submit resumes to the undersigned clearly marked with the job title you are applying for, no later than Thursday, April 7th, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.

Noreen C. Mellema, CMO Chief Administrative Officer Township of McNab/Braeside 2508 Russett Drive R.R.#2, Arnprior Ontario K7S 3G8 Phone 613-623-5756, ext. 222 We thank all applicants, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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873 FERGUSLEA

202 BRYDGES ROAD

6647 HIGHWAY 132

Little Price on Little Street! 2 bedroom 1 1/2 storey home in village of beachburg Large lot features beautiful perennial gardens and private rear yard. Wood Stove, four appliance all included in sale Call Kelly to view 433-2681 MLS #784033

Here is your chance to own your own home. Well maintained 2 bedroom bunglaow on large beautiful lot. Close to hospital and downtown. Great value in this property. Call Charlene for more info 613-433-4082

Anyone for Acreage????? 3 bedroom home, ten minutes from Renfrew on 47 acres. Unique floor plan just adds to the appeal of this property. Detached barn with 3 stalls. Attached double garage plus detached workshop. Call Kelly to view 433-2681. MLS #783317

Nestled in the heart of the valley, nature is at it’s best surrounding this two bedroom Hi-Ranch on 1.45 acres. It boasts 2 cabins and lakes near by. Call Charlene for more info 613-433-4082 MLS #779119

Terrific value! Formerly the MNR work station. Good living quarters over 6 offices. Large attached shop insulated with a wooden floor. Large 70 x 40 detached insulated shop with cement floor. Several other outbuildings on 2.5 acres. Many potential uses $ 139,900 call Dennis 432-0041 MLS #751068.

170 QUEEN ST.

78 QUARRY ST.

463 B BAGOT LONG LAKE RD.

81 STEVENSON CRES.

Affordable Centertown Home! Clean, tidy 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 storey home features main floor bath, laundry and family room. $127,900 Call Kelly to view 4332681. MLS #781718.

Generous sized rooms throughout. Hardwood floors. Separate dining room. Attached single garage. Paved drive. Nice deep lot close to downtown. Quick possession is possible. Call Dennis 432-0041 MLS#781448

Great Family Cottage On Smaller Tranquil Lake. 200’ of waterfront. Only minutes to Calabogie Peaks Ski Hill and Calabogie Highlands 27 Hole Golf Course. Septic installed. Situated on a point so you have an amazing view of the lake in either direction. Screened in porch is a great spot to spend those warm summer evenings. Call Kelly to view. 613-433-2681 MLS# 783005

This home is much larger than it looks! 4 Bedrooms 2 ½ baths. Large bright kitchen. Separate dining room. Formal living room looks over a stunning rear yard.

Large family room on lower level. New gas boiler. Really must be seen! Call Dennis to arrange a showing. 432-0041

7 GRANT’S SETTLEMENT RD.

24007 HIGHWAY 41

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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. 168,900 MLS#778464

161 READY AVE.

27 QUEEN STREET

On Duty This Weekend Patti Reid Sales Rep. 613-401-0197

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

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

For the investor! At 139,900 this 3unit property makes sense, dollars and cents.

Fully rented with many updates. Call for financial information. Vendor will look at offers. Call Dennis 432-0041

I welcome your weekend call on any listed property

C O M E F O R T H E P R I C E - S TAY F O R T H E S E R V I C E

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

330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew K7V 1N3

BROKER OF RECORD

Cell 613-432-0058

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16 LOTS AVAILABLE FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES JUST OFF GILLAN ROAD UNDER CONSTRUCTION 247 SOLD

249 ELK ST

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5 MORE GARDEN HOMES TO BE BUILT ON FOXDEN ST.

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110 HARAMIS DR. SPECTACULAR CUSTOM BUILT BUNGALOW in prime location - manicured to perfection - 2 finished levels of living space - 3 baths - hardwood & ceramic flooring - gas fireplace - paved drive - beautifully landscaped - Call Helen @ 432-0058.

54 GODFREY RD., HALEY 2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW on a spacious country lot - quick access to Hwy. 17 - full unfinished basement - gas heat - good, affordable living - Call Helen @ 432-0058.

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

2 acres - treed lot - test holes completed • MARGARET ST. R.R.#6 RENFREW - 132x165

101 GRANT BLVD EXCELLENT RESIDENTIAL LOCATION - 2 Bedrooms, well maintained, vinyl bungalow - finished basement with gas stove - newer windows & rear door - well designed main level for living space - paved drive - Call Helen @ 432-0058.

838 EIGHTH ST. 3 B.R. RAISED BUNGALOW - 2 floors completely finished - ample storage - c/air appliances - end unit - deck at rear - all freshly redone interior - Call Helen @ 432-0058.

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124 BELLAMY WAY GOLDEN LAKE

444 GILLAN RD. Extremely well constructed home in a great location. Many upgrades and extremely efficient home will impress. Call David today to view.

61-401-2824 MLS #783391

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219 OAK STREET EGANVILLE. Quality built ICF 3 bedroom home.

Beautiful open concept with many DAVID VINCENT upgrades. Radiant in floor heating.

Sales Representative Heated double car garage as well.

Landscaped yard surrounds this Office 613-432-7562 home. Call David for a showing.

Cell 613-401-2824 david@remaxrenfrew.com 613-401-2824. MLS #784899

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

145 JENNET ST. Stately brick home situated on a great corner lot. Tons of potential for a great family home. Call David today. 613-401-2824 MLS #778078

Very private waterfront home on the shores of Golden Lake. Beautiful gardens surround this incredible property that is right on the water.

Property is beautiful. Call today.

MLS #769757.

11 SENIORS CRESCENT MINK LAKE Get ready for summer with this great Mobile Home steps away from Mink Lake and an excellent golf course. Very well maintained.

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2431 EADY RD. Asking $264,900, Almost completed, this 4 bedroom split level will have a finished basement, open kitchen and living room. MLS# 783087

BRAND NEW 2441 Eady RD, only $249,900 HST Incl, three bedrooms, spacious interior and full basement. 3 BR and 2 full baths. on 1 acre of land. MLS# 774531

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2451 EADY RD. Minutes to town, located on 1 acre, asking $259,900 HST Incl. 4 BR, 2.5 baths, 9’ ceilings on lower level. MLS# 765550.

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OVER ONE ACRE IN TOWN Over one acre of land centrally located in town, overlooking the river this prime lot offers many opportunities. Call Peter at 613-432-0319. MLS#782020

40 MAPLE RIDGE DRIVE Now $275,000. MLS#780539

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Each office is independently owned and operated.

127 GRANT BLVD Asking $235,000. This tastefully decorated bungalow has been completely repainted, with a just completed new kitchen, overszed lot, three gas fireplaces, hardwood flooring, a must see home. MLS#782332

697 SEVENTH AVE Asking $115,500. Great location for this two bedroom bungalow. Close to all amenities. Gas heat and central air, steel roof.

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

Asking $47,500 for this prime building lot, 186 feet deep in a very desirable location.

MLS# 768646.

MLS# 784648

154 HARAMIS DR.

1487 GOSHEN RD. HORTON Asking $249,900. Great country living in this updated home. Open concept, large kitchen and main floor is great for entertaining. Detached garge plus attached dbl garage.

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GREAT CENTRAL LOCATION With 5 bedrooms, hardwood flooring, large master bedroom, 1.5 baths and located in a well established neighbourhood, close to area schools. MLS# 782998

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PETER VINCENT

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

NDP to host ag forum The New Democrats of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke are hosting a farmers roundtable discussion on government policy for a sustainable future Saturday, April 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cobden Agricultural Hall.

Admission is free and includes a light lunch.

The challenges faced by today’s agricultrual industry will be addressed by

guest speakers Reuben Stone, Ian McGregor and Jennifer Doleman, as well as the National Farmers Union, Ontario Federation of Agriculture, and the Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario.

There will also be a general discussion on how the federal and provincial governments can support the sustainability of agriculture in Renfrew County for the 21st century and beyond.

Please register in advance by contacting Eric at 613-622-5719 or emailing ericreidburton@gmail.com.

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517 CASTLEFORD ROAD, RENFREW Fabulous 4-bedroom family home on 28 acres of private bush.

Space to spare with main floor laundry and den, lower level family room, detached insulated workshop.

this one is a MUST SEE!

Dianne Gillette, Broker direct phone 613-721-7512 dgillette@kwvip.ca Keller Williams VIP Realty, 613-829-1818

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Euchre and 500 card results from the OLF church hall

Card parties were held Feb. 27 and March 13 at Our Lady of Fatima church hall and the winners were: February 27 Ladies 500 – Claudette Savoie and Rose Hass; Mens 500 – Jim Hass and Harvey McLaughlin; Ladies Euchre – Rita Coulas and Dorothy Roach;

Mens Euchre – Earl Martin and Arnold Wren; Door Prizes– Agatha White and Rose Hass; 50/50 Draw – Arnold Pastway.

March 13 Ladies 500 – Rose Hass and Agatha White; Mens 500 – Earl Martin and Arnold Wren; Ladies Euchre – Joan Light-

body and Pearl Gould; Mens Euchre – Norm Guerin and Bob Lightbody Door Prizes – Marcella Cybulski and Rita Coulas; 50/50 Draw – Janet McLaughlin.

The final card games for the season will be held on Sunday, March 27 at 7 p.m. at the OLF Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome.

Valley Wide Real Estate Brokerage 73 Plaunt Street, Renfrew 613-433-3626

Lisa Dunbar, Sales Rep. (cell) 613-633-0062

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Heather Kennedy & Mike Labelle

194 Daniel St. S, Arnprior 613-623-7303

Sales Rep 613-797-0202

2030A HIGHWAY 132 $395,999 Quality from top to bottom! Full stone exterior, interlocking drive plus attached and detached garages. Many updates including new Pella windows. Over 5 acres with pond only minutes to Renfrew. Call Lisa for details.

JEBWOOD TRAIL Waterfront - 97 acres with 400ft frontage on Muskrat Lake. Call Teri.

MLS #742336 $168,000

104 ACRES - $129,000, - Ferguson Lake Road - 4 season recreational area - only 1 hour from Ottawa - borders on Crown Land - severance possible

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TO ALL OUR IRISH FRIENDS AND ALL THOSE IRISH FOR A DAY FRIENDS.

Office/Showroom for lease Private woodland setting on 7 acres - 3 bedroom bungalow w/double garage, laminate flrs thoughout, new 4 pce bath, perennial gardens, creek and walking trails. Don’t miss seeing this property! MLS 782723 $319,900

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

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

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

ROSS PEEVER Sales Representative Res.

613-432-5394

330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew K7V 1N3

SAT., MAR. 19, 2 - 4:00 170 TASSE AVE.

R-4000, brand new bungalow, open concept, kit., D.R., separate L.R., 1-4pc bath jacuzzi, separate shower, 2 good size B.D.’s, full unfinished basement with plumbing for bath, laundry room facilities, E.B.R. heat. Asking $224,000. Host: Ross 613-433-1133.

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186 PINNACLE ROAD

170 TASSE AVE.

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4 LEVEL SPLIT - MINUTES FROM RENFREW Eat in Kit with new pot lights, leads to large deck, Separate D.R., L.R., all overlooking Renfrew. Upper level features BDR, 1-4pc bath, Large MBR, 1-3pc ensuite with jacuzzi tub highlighted by skylight, large walk in closet; 2nd level has, cozy family room, laundry room plus 1-3pc bath, furnace room. Lower level, B.D.R., large hallway, 2 car fully insulated garage, beautiful hardwood floors throughout this home, pave drive, quality landscaped, Call Ross for details at 433-1133

246 OPEONGO RD.

CUSTOM BRICK BUNGALOW, kit, D.R., L.R., with brick fireplace, mbr. with 4pc ensuite, 2 b.r. lots of closet space, and full family bath. Walk-out basement with rec room on ground level, large unfinished area, gas heat, a/c, large back deck overlooking part of Renfrew, 2 car attached garage, paved drive, many more highlights. Call Ross 433-1133 to view.

1075A LAKE DORE RD Location, Location! Family home on the beautiful shores of Lake Dore. 165ft of magnificent eye catching waterfront-great swimming.The home has been freshly painted throughout.Hardwood floor in LR & hall. Ceramic tile in kitchen & hall bath. Livingroom overlooks the lake.Huge rec room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace.2 car garage, gazebo, dock, c/a & c/v.New roof June/10. 3.2 acres of easily maintained grounds.

Call Ross for viewing 613-433-1133.

65 PEGGS LANE

23 SENIOR CRESENT (MAC CEDAR REST)

604 FORTINGTON ST.

Kitchen, DR, Large L.R. with hardwood Fl., 14 pc bath, sec fl, 3 BDR, 1-2pc bath, full basement with rec room, BFA, Gas boiler heat, Back deck, 1 car detached garage, Don’t miss out on this home. Asking $225,000. Call Ross 433-1133.

1032A MARY ST. DOUGLAS 1.5 storey home with addition Kit, L.R., 1 BDR, 1-3 pc bath on main floor.

3 BDR, 1-4pc bath on second floor. Full unfinished basement, drilled well, NEW SEPTIC SYSTEM. Asking $69,900.

Call Ross 433-1133

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Mobile home; with large addition, features include: kit., L.R., 2 B.D.R., family room 17’x12’, sewing room 18’x11’, propane heat, separate insulated shed, two decks out front, all this on large lot, asking $98,500. Call Ross for details 613-433-1133.

Privacy and Quality. 1.3 acres backing onto the Madawaska River, Sandy Beach, custom built 1.5 storey brick & vinyl, 4 year old home. Highlights: Generous 3 car garage. Gorgeous open style kitchen featuring cherry cabinets, DR, overlooking the water.

Great room with quality wood burning fireplace.

Capable of heating 3000 sq. ft. Den or B.R., M.B.R. with ensuite. Large closet provides plenty of room, Sec. Level 3 B.R., 1-4pc bath, plus playroom, full basement with party room. Heated by pellet stove.

Workshop, storage. Additional lot included in price.

Call Ross 433-1133 for further details

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St. Patrick’s Day Fiction

The Faery Mound

Continued from Page 20 But to apologize to a bunch of dirt! He burst out laughing. She glared up at him balefully. “What?”

“It’s just dirt!” He gasped, stumbling to grip a nearby tree for support.

“No, it’s a faery mound.” She said it with the certain, stubborn way of a child who still believes their nightmares are real.

He rolled his eyes. “Maerad. It’s. Just.

Dirt.” He kicked at the mound, spraying dust and clumps of dirt into the shrieking wind. *** Maerad gasped, watching the wind toss the dust around angrily.

“See? It’s nothing,” Deric said. He stepped back. “Just dirt.”

Maerad bit her tongue before she could yell at him for being an inconsiderate jerk. She’d dreamed of faery mounds and their magic since childhood, and he just said things like that so flippantly it hurt.

A twig snapped and the sound echoed.

Maerad jumped to her feet, the hair on the back of her neck prickling as someone – or something – snickered nearby.

“Did you hear that?” She grabbed Deric’s arm. He started.

“Hear what?”

“A giggle.” Her eyes darted to the forest, its shadow looming and leafy fingers reaching as though to snatch her away.

Deric laughed. “There’s nothing out here, goose. No faeries, no people – just us.” He ruffled her hair. “Now let’s go. I told Matt we’d be at the pub for seven.”

He twined his arm around her waist and led her back down the hill. She shivered as a merry chuckle floated past her on the wind. *** “No way!” Deric slammed down the car hood, slapping it for good measure. “I just got it back from the mechanic – it’s not supposed to just break down!”

Maerad loitered beside him, hands tucked into her pockets as she shivered against the cold, icy wind. A splutter of rain tapped against Deric’s skin. “What do we do now?” she asked.

“I’m gonna see if I can get cell reception at the top of the hill,” Deric said, glaring at the grey sky. “It wasn’t supposed to rain today!” he shouted.

“Well, it is Ireland.”

“Still.” He frowned, that uneasy feeling returning. He met Maerad’s eyes and straightened with a sunny smile.

“C’mon, we’ll get out of here in no time.” *** At the top of the hill, Deric flipped open his cell to call Matt. Maerad watched, scuffing her feet across the grass. The sleet buffeted her backwards, and soon she stood by the mound. She fought the urge to explore further. Curiosity won out. She knelt beside it.

She glanced over her shoulder, relieved to see Deric was still in sight. He was talking animatedly, waving his hand around as his lips moved rapidly in a jumbled string of curses.

She turned back to the mound. Grabbing a clump of dirt, she sifted it reverently through her fingers. It looked so plain and unsuspecting. Yet an almost magical tingle coursed through her veins. She wondered if just by touching it, she’d become part of the spell…

A choked sob made her freeze. She peeked around the mound. Her eyes widened.

“Hello?” she asked. The crier looked up, revealing a little girl with honeyblonde hair and narrow green eyes.

Her pale, lithe frame was adorned by a shining white dress that glowed like the moon through the fog.

Fog? Maerad frowned as a misty tendril curled around her legs. Where had it come from? She peered over her shoulder, alarmed to find that she couldn’t see Deric anymore. The little girl’s voice stole her attention.

“I’m lost,” she whispered.

“Oh, really?” Maerad asked, apprehensive. But her mind reeled. She obviously couldn’t just leave her here; what if she really was lost and alone? Straightening, she reached out a hand. “C’mon then,” she said. “We’ll find my boyfriend, and we’ll see what we can do.”

The girl took it with an adoring smile.

A chill stabbed at Maerad’s limbs. She shook it off.

“Thank you!” The little girl’s voice was high and sweet, like bells. Maerad’s ears rang, answering the call of a haunting faery lullaby.

She shook her head. Get over it.

Clasping the girl’s hand tighter. Maerad turned to disappear into the fog. *** Deric snapped the phone shut in satisfaction. Matt was coming for them. He turned to Maerad and frowned. She was nowhere in sight. All to be seen were the mound and dark woods beyond.

“Maerad?” he called. There was no answer. She must have returned to the car, he thought, sauntering down the hill. But she wasn’t there.

He tore back up the slope, cutting through the trees and calling her name.

Alarm pounded him like an anvil. “Maerad!” he screamed. The only answer was the pattering rain.

Reaching the mound, he stooped down to search the grass and dirt for clues. His fingers groped blindly, catching something hard.

Trembling, he picked it up. Even in the blurry greyness, it shone silver.

Her promise ring. His eyes surveyed the ground, pausing as they reached a message scratched in the dirt.

Horror quickened his heart into the thrumming of a mystical faery drum. He read the words over and over. They were the enchantment that separated him from the one thing he couldn’t lose, his own words flung back at him mockingly: THE FEY TAKE WHAT YOU LOVE THE MOST AS PAYMENT FOR DESECRATION, AND THEY DO NOT GIVE THEM BACK. *** If you ever visit Flaxhaven, Ireland, drive halfway to Dublin. As you do, you will pass a faery mound at Dunglass’ Hill. Before you decide to visit it, beware the warning etched in stone, paid for by another’s fatal mistake and broken heart.

It’s carved on a marker that too much resembles a tombstone, poking out of the hill: DO NOT TOUCH THE FAERY MOUND. THE FEY TAKE WHAT YOU LOVE THE MOST… AND DO NOT GIVE THEM BACK. You may not believe it. It wouldn’t be surprising if you don’t believe in faeries.

I didn’t either.

Editor’s Note: Rebekah Borshevsky is a student at St. Joseph’s High School in Renfrew. She did a co-op placement with The Renfrew Mercury last semester.

TOWNSHIP OF McNAB/BRAESIDE

SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT Garden Maintenance (1) Position 35 hours per week for 17 weeks beginning May 2nd. Individual required to tend eleven gardens at the Waba Cottage Museum. Basic knowledge of horticulture would be considered an asset. A complete list of the duties and responsibilities can be obtained at the Township Office.

Museum Attendant (1) Position 35 hours per week for 17 weeks beginning May 2nd. Individual required to work with the Museum Curator at the Waba Cottage Museum. A complete list of the duties and responsibilities can be obtained at the Township Office.

Please submit resumes to the undersigned clearly marked, no later than Thursday, April 7th, 2011 at 1:00 p.m.

We thank all applicants, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Noreen C. Mellema, CMO CAO/Clerk Township of McNab/Braeside 2508 Russett Drive R.R.#2, Arnprior Ontario K7S 3G8 Phone 613-623-5756 Fax 613-623-9138.

Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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County council to consider increasing warden’s income steve.newman@metroland.com

An increased salary for the county warden isn’t in the County of Renfrew’s 2011 budget, but expect one in 2012.

There appeared to be general support for the notion, during the Feb. 23 session of county council, when Killaloe, Hagarty & Richards Mayor Janice Visneskie made the suggestion.

A past county warden, Visneskie said the warden essentially serves as the county’s chief executive officer and should, therefore, receive due recognition.

“I really do feel that should be increased,” she said of the warden’s salary, which was $20,695 in 2010.

“You have to sit there to know what that job requires, and it should be a lot more than two per cent,” she added in reference to the two per cent remuneration increase later approved for county councillors for 2011.

In 2010, Warden Don Rathwell received per diems of $35,823, including a $20,695 salary, and expenses of $4,611 for a total income of $40,434.

“My focus,” said Visneskie, “is that we pay him $20,000 to be the CEO and I think that’s outrageous.”

The current warden is Bob Sweet, who served three terms (from 2003-2006), and is now sitting for an unprecedented fourth term.

No county councillor, other than the warden, received total remuneration, including per diems and expenses, above $10,000 in 2010.

The highest remuneration went to Visneskie, with $9,723, based on $6,875 in per diems and $2,848 in expenses.

The warden and other county councillors last year were paid $101 per half-day committee meeting and $189 for full-day meetings, plus mileage expenses.

However, county councillors don’t appear to be pushing for a lot more remuneration for themselves, other than for the warden.

Compensation for all county councillors, said McNab-Braeside Mayor Mary Campbell, “could be $30,000, but it isn’t. There is a little bit of sacrifice to this job.”

Renfrew Reeve Audrey Green and Arnprior Reeve Walter Stack both said the committee of finance and administration should review the issue. Green also referred to the warden’s salary as a “mere drop in the bucket.”

The finance committee will review remuneration for all county councillors before recommending any increases in the 2012 budget.

Warden Sweet said there is a need to review the template of remuneration, admitting he has been surprised at the level of the warden’s salary.

“There is compensation, but is it sufficient? wondered Sweet after indicating he’s in the county office as warden Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and Saturdays and Sundays “are not free.”

“I guess I’m the chief execu-

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ALL PERSONS having claims against the Estate of JOAN PAMELA McCANN (sometimes known as JOAN PAMELA McCANN-LAMB) late of the Town of Renfrew, in the County of Renfrew, who died on or about the 4th day of December, 2010, are hereby notified to send particulars of same to the undersigned Solicitor for the Estate Trustee, duly verified on or before the 7th day of April, 2011, after which date the Estate will be distributed, with regard only to claims of which the undersigned will have notice, and the undersigned will not be liable to any person of whose claim they shall not then have notice.

DATED this 10th day of March, 2011 Lawrence E. Gallagher Barrister & Solicitor 33 Renfrew Ave. E. Renfrew, Ontario K7V 2W6 Solicitor for the Estate Trustee

In the Estate of Beulah Hannah Reid, deceased. All persons having claims against the Estate of Beulah Hannah Reid, late of the Township of Horton, in the County of Renfrew, who died on or about the 28th day of January, 2011, are hereby notified to send particulars of same to the undersigned solicitor for the Estate Trustee, duly verified, on or before the 24th day of March, 2011, after which date the Estate will be distributed, with regard only to the claims of which the undersigned shall have notice, and the undersigned will not be liable to any person of whose claim they shall not then have notice.

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 April 15, 2011.

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

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

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Horton council optimistic about compensation from pilot project STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

A Feb. 28 meeting with Environment Minister John Wilkinson at the Ontario Good Roads Association conference in Toronto went well.

That’s the word after Horton Mayor Don Eady and Coun. Glen Campbell, Renfrew County Warden Bob Sweet and Renfrew County public works director Dave Darch met with Wilkinson and staff.

“I would say we were very well received,” said Eady.

However, it remains to be seen if the meeting will result in a $45,700 refund from the provincial government. Council determined ministry delays and changes cost the township that much in project overruns.

“We would therefore respectfully request that the ministry give favourable consideration to reimbursing the township for this amount,” said Eady’s presentation.

Horton conducted its first applications of lime-treated septage on local farm fields this past fall, more than two years after the start of the pilot project.

It is commonly referred to as the lime stabilization project, whose second and third applications are planed for the spring and fall of 2011.

In its presentation at the OGRA con-

ference, Eady said the costs “rose well beyond the initial budget of $115,865 for many reasons, some of which were in the township’s control but many were scope changes required by the ministry as the project moved along.”

Wilkinson was told the township spent $195,009 and additional in-kind costs, for total real costs of $240,363. Other funding was $76,865 from the environment ministry and $10,000 from Renfrew County Community Futures.

The presentation also noted Horton’s initial involvement came with its own conditions, namely that Horton’s budget share would not exceed $25,000. To date, Horton’s expenses have reached $108,144.

The township now awaits word of whether or not the Province will provide some compensation.

More than 150 pages of documentation were prepared with the help of Dave Bennett. Bennett is the former chair of Horton’s lime stabilization committee and a defeated mayoral candidate in the last municipal election.

Read The Renfrew Mercury to follow municipal politics across the region.

Please find me a home Each week we feature animals from the Arnprior and District Humane Society that are up for adoption.

3761 Keeko & # 3762 Yoshi Do you have a country home that would make the perfect home for these husky buddies? Yoshi and Keeko were found running down a highway together in May. The shelter would like to see these two beautiful dogs placed together and will reduce the adoption fee for the right home. The dogs get along well with each other and are good with other large dogs. Keeko is about seven years old and Yoshi about three. They are housebroken and well behaved, they have lots of energy and enjoy going for long walks. Both are affectionate, friendly and they know some basic commands but would benefit from more training. They are typical huskies and can be quite vocal. The dogs enjoy each other’s company and will make a wonderful addition to their new home.

Supplies the shelter needs: paper towels, window cleaner, bleach, liquid laundry soap and disinfectant wipes.

You can call the Arnprior and District Humane Society at 613-623-0916 between noon and 5 p.m Monday to Saturday or visit www.arnpriorhumanesociety.ca

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Ontario PC energy critic John Yakabuski MPP is calling on the Ontario Liberal government to ensure municipal leaders have access to their provincial representatives at the annual conference for the Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) and the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA).

The OGRA/ROMA conference is the most important event of the year for many municipal organizations, as they

seek to share their concerns with their provincial representatives, says the Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP in a news release.

In a statement to the Legislature, Yakabuski noted that previous governments showed respect for rural Ontarians by making sure the House did not sit during this important conference.

He called on the government to ensure the House not sit during future OGRA/

Election would threaten gun amnesty: MP Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke Cheryl Gallant is warning local farmers and hunters there will be no protection for licensed owners of unregistered long guns if there is a federal election.

The current amnesty expires May 17.

“As a government caucus member, I fought for the first registration amnesty when our party became government. As long as the opposition coalition votes to prevent our government from scrapping the long-gun registry, I will fight for the amnesty for my constituents,” said Gallant. “An amnesty is just

a stop-gap measure. The only acceptable measure to the people of RenfrewNipissing-Pembroke is to scrap the long-gun registry all together.”

“Residents know that without the most seats in Parliament, my best efforts and that of the Conservative Party to scrap the long-gun registry will not be successful.

Since we became government in 2006, I and the Conservative party have tried on five separate occasions to repeal the hated Liberal registry. If some of the opposition, socialist coalition MPs had voted the way they promised

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My opponents will say anything to get elected. The record shows they cannot be trusted. “‘Unlike members of other parties who have flip-flopped on this issue, I have never changed my position when it comes to opposing the long-gun registry,” observed MP Gallant.

“Ever since the Liberal Party in this riding told local hunters to “get a life,” local residents know who is the true defender of rural, small town values in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke.

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Staggered-bells busing system extended to more schools The beginning of the 2011-2012 school year will mark the introduction of a staggered bell busing program for Opeongo and Madawaska area schools.

“Our priority continues to be to find efficiencies so that we can support student achievement,” said Dave Howard, co-chairman of the Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium (RCJTC) in a news release.

Bus-stop locations and length of the school day will remain the same.

The staggered bell system allows for double routing of buses so drivers can make more than one trip, reducing the number of buses required and decreasing transportation costs, says the release.

“This proven practice has resulted in a safe and efficient transportation system for the students while also providing savings for the boards that can be put back into the classroom,” says Norm Hazelwood, the RCJTC’s other co-chair.

The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board and the Renfrew County District School Board share the majority of their bus routes under the umbrella of the Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium.

The consortium will be sending out no-

tification to students in the affected areas with their new stop times by mid- to lateJune 2011.

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PROPOSED TIMES Approximate proposed new start and end times of the school day for Opeongo Area schools are: • Public board: Opeongo High School, 8:20 a.m. to 2:20 p.m.; Cobden District Public School, 9:20 to 3:40; Eganville and District Public School, 9:20 to 3:40.

• Public board: St. James Catholic School (Eganville), 9:13 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. and St. Michael’s Catholic School (Douglas), 8:10 to 2:25.

The Madawaska Area schools’ timetables also vary. Examples are 8:45 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. for Killaloe Public School and 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. for St. Casimir’s Catholic School in Round Lake.

Staggered bells were introduced to the county’s other schools over the last two school years.

For more details, contact Mary Lynn Schauer of the Catholic board at 613-7351031 (or 1-800-267-0191) or Stephanie Giesebrecht of the public board at 613-735-0151 (or 1-800-267-1098).

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WELCOMING ST. PADDY’S

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Every year on the Saturday before St. Patrick’s Day, the DACA Centre becomes a pretty good place to party. Another good crowd was thoroughly entertained this past week, many warming up for their next stop, the Douglas Hotel. The sister-brother team of Emma and Will March got the bows and fiddles out and kept the crowd clapping.

Dai Bassett was the day’s emcee, and also chipped in with a few songs and stories. Today the focus turned to the Douglas Hotel and local bars for all things Irish.

Young Ryker may not remember his first St. Paddy’s experience at the DACA Centre, but he spent part of the day with grandma, Laurie Martin.

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WANTED www.halfordsmailor der.com OLD ANTIQUE FURNIHOT TUB (Spa) Cov- TURE, Old advertising ers. Best Price, Best coca-cola, Mountain Quality. All Shapes & Dew, old gas and oil Colours Available. Call items, toys, decoys, old 1 - 8 6 6 - 6 5 2 - 6 8 3 7 postcards, old Beatles items, old Halloween www.thecoverguy.ca and Christmas items LIVESTOCK FEEDS! Call Sheryl MacKenzie ALL natural, locally at 613-432-4909 grown. Hi-Protein, Beef Booster, rolled scratch WANTED DEAD OR grain & more. ALIVE scrap cars. Will Available in bulk, 1/2 pay $50 - $100, dete totes or 25kg bags. pending on types.

Mineral, salt and milk Picked up free. 613replacers too! Call Bar- 432-3464 or cell 613clay Dick & Son Farm 432-0449 Supply near Douglas, 649-2620 or -2440

FOR SALE

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RAGLAN STREET S., beautiful one bedroom April 1st, in a well-maintained building with APARTMENTS APARTMENTS balcony, intercom, FOR RENT FOR RENT parking, rugs, Stonewall I, you will be sur2 BEDROOM APT for rounded with great 1 BDRM APARTMENT, rent, utilities included, neighbours, just call new paint, new carpets, $750/month, no pets, 613-432-8417, Wilson $550 plus hydro. Call contact 613-432-0827 Investments 705-772-0272 or email BEDROOM UPmandmrentals@gmail.com 2 STAIRS apt downtown 1 BEDROOM APART- Arnprior. Washer and MENT available May dryer in unit, secure 1st. Laundry facilities building with intercom, and parking available. parking spot, heat and $510.00 a month. Call hydro extra, $750 Bujold Properties 613- month , first and last Enjoy The Benefits of 432-0789 or 613-432- 613-302-1669 Independent Living Today 4868 after hours.

BACHELOR APT FOR rent $450 a month, - Secure Building 1 BEDROOM APT heat & hydro included. clean, central location, Phone Tues- Sat from - All on one level $475 per month in- 10-5, 613-432-6434 - Self Contained cludes heat, hydro, 1 Bdrm & Studio Apts fridge, stove & air. BEAUTIFUL, 2 bedMust have references, room, Stonewall III, phone 432-6459, June 1st, in a well-main- - Min. to Shopping/Transit available April 1, tained building with balcony, intercom, - Wheelchair Accessible 2011 fridge, stove, laundry, More Info: 1 BEDROOM APT parking, to view call suitable for quiet work- 613-432-8417 Wilson 613-432-5885 Investments ing person, no pets, www.renfrewglen.com 432-7194 BURNSTOWN BEAUTIFUL BACHELOR loft CL23570 1 BEDROOM HOUSE above art gallery, par- RENFREW, 1 bedroom apt for rent in Cobden tially furnished, $625 ground floor, backing with backyard utilities, includes heat, hydro, onto Smiths Creek. high speed internet in- laundry. For non-smok- Hardwood, plenty of cluded, $650/month, ing, pet-free tenant. storage space, parking, first/last required, no 613-433-9990 first and last, referencsmoking, no pets, cones, mature individuals.

BURNSTOWN ONE For info 613-623-4747 tact 1-613-570-1477 BEDROOM beautiful 1ST FLOOR, 2 Bed- bachelor with covered THE CONVENT, beauoverlooking room apartment in patio tiful, unique setting, 2 quiet seniors building. stream. Includes hydro baths, den sitting room, & wi fi. $725.

For nonLaundry Facilities, modern 2 bedroom for Available Immediately. smoking, pet-free ten- May 1st, fridge, stove, ant. 613-433-9990 Call 613-432-4909 parking, economical CENTRE TOWN SEC- gas heat, walking dis2 BEDROOM APT 104 OND level apt, kitch- tance to shopping Bonnechere St. N. en, livingroom, 1 - 4 banks, etc. to view this fridge, stove, hard- piece bath, 1 bed- beauty call 613-432wood floors, large room. $500 plus heat 8417, Wilson Investporches, phone 432- & hydro. 613-432- ments, your reliable 2014 after 5.

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Janitorial Contract Approx 4200 sq. ft., busy Office building Three floors / mainly carpeted.

Located in Renfrew.

Cleaned 3 x week Must provide a criminal reference check from 2011, references a must.

Please e-mail Janitorial@fcsrenfrew. on.ca to request a copy of expectations.

Absolutely no phone calls.

Deadline for submission Mon., Mar. 28th CL23869

FULL TIME POSITION for Hair stylist and or Esthetician at a very busy salon. Please send resume to box “H” care of the Renfrew Mercury, 35 Opeongo Rd, Renfrew On, K7V 2T2

FULL-TIME HAIRSTYLIST WANTED Renfrew Location • Wage plus commission • Equipment Provided • Fun Place To Work • Advanced & On-going Training • Flexible Working Hours PLEASE CONTACT SUSAN AT:

613-433-9399 CL23847

NEEDED NOW-AZ DRIVERS & OWNER OPS-. We seek professional safety-minded drivers to join a leading int’l carrier with financial stability; competitive pay and benefits; great lanes; quality freight; on dry vans only. Brand new trucks available. Lease program Available. Call Celadon Canada, Kitchener. 1-800-3320518 www.celado ncanada.com

MECHANICS & ELECTRICIANS: Procon Equipment is currently looking for full time permanent Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics and Journeyman Electricians for our Nisku, Alberta facility. Must have certification. Preference will be given to any with underground experience.

Excellent work atmosphere and benefits.

Work schedule is 4 weeks on, 2 weeks off.

Will also consider relocation or qualified individuals to Edmonton area from within Canada. Please fax resume to 780-955-2411.

OPERATIONS MANAGER REQUIRED for gravel pit. Mechanical and equipment experience would be an asset. Full time position.

APPLY in person 9-4 WEEKDAYS only. Nesbitt Aggregates 1766 Lochwinnoch Rd Renfrew. 613-432-5764 OTTAWA’S Largest Lawn and Property Maintenance Company pays $120-$360 DAILY for outdoor Spring/Summer work.

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

Apply online @ www.Spring MastersJobs.com

HELP WANTED

Physiotherapy Assistants and Kinesiologists Needed immediately for work in Renfrew. Excellent Remuneration. Rewarding Work. Email resume: Sandeep.Kulkar ni@Active Health.ca Fax: (613) 5996139 Star Fleet Trucking HIRING! DRIVERS, FARMERS, RANCHERS & RETIREES needed with 3/4 Ton or 1-ton pickup trucks to deliver new travel trailers fifth wheels from US manufacturers to dealers throughout Canada.

Free IRP plate for your truck and low insurance rates! Pref. commercial Lic. or 3 yrs towing exp. Top pay! Call Craig 1-877-890-4523 www.starfleettruck ing.com START Immediately.

Stair Manufacturer requires shop help. Positions available for assemblers, finishers, and general shop help.

Carpentry skill an asset, but will train. Must have own transportation and be physically fit. Fax or email resume to 613-838-2143 or info@stairshop.com 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

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 CHILD CARE

PAID IN ADVANCE! Make $1000 Weekly Mailing Brochures from home. 100% Legit! Income is guaranteed!

No experience required. Enroll Today! www.national-work.com

CARING AND LOVING home daycare has F/T and P/T spots available. For more information call Terri Lee at 613-433-3839

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Personal Small Business Accurate Affordable Registered CRA E-filer Pick-up/delivery available Marilyn York, PFPC 432-5237 Member: CFTC (Canadian Federation of Tax Consultants)

STAY AT HOME MOTHER OF 2 has space for 2 children in APRIL. 4 years experience in Daycare setCL23609 ting. First Aid/C.P.R., plenty of indoor and MORTGAGES & LOANS outdoor activities. Offering healthy snacks and lunches.

Burnstown area. Call Crys- $$MONEY$$ Consolidate Debts Mortgages tal 613-433-3517 to 95% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES #10969 1-800-2821169 www.mortgageUNIQUE INVEST- ontario.com MENT OPPORTUNITY YOURSELF Fast growing green FREE company is looking for FROM DEBT, MONEY an individual or busi- FOR ANY PURPOSE! CONSOLIDAness to purchase its DEBT credit insured re- TION. 1st, 2nd, and ceivables at a 20% dis- 3rd mortgages, credit count. ph:705-575- lines and loans up to 5671 or email:vspro- 90% LTV. Self employed, mortgage or ducts@gmail.com tax arrears. DON’T PAY FOR 1YR PROGRAM! #10171 ONTARIO-WIDE FINANCIAL CORP. CALL 1888-307-7799. www.ontario-widefinancial.com

INCOME TAX

INCOME TAX RETURNS prepared by a Professional, no waiting, reasonable rates, call for an appointment.

613-432-6844 INCOME TAX RETURNS. Retired Revenue Canada Auditor with over 35 years experience. Larry Pulcine 613-623-4444

TAX TIME NEED HELP with your Tax Return?

Tax Return E-Filed Also offering year round bookkeeping service.

Call CLELA

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MORTGAGES FIRST second, private loans. Personal/business L.O.C. Credit problems, I have solutions. Private money available.

Please contact Jack Ronson, Quinte Mortgage Solutions Belleville.

1-866-874-0554 SERVICES

“HONEY DO THIS COMPANY”. Professional handyman specializing in creative solutions and repairs.

Carpentry - Plumbing Painting. No job too small! Renfrew-Arnprior-Calabogie.

613570-1488 Bill Weiss we i s s m a i n t e nance@gmail.com CERTIFIED MASON 10yrs exp., Chimney Repair & Restoration, cultured stone, parging, repointing. Brick, block & stone. Small/big job specialist. Free estimates. Work guaranteed. 613-250-0290.

GEORGE’S BARBER SHOP 47 McGarry Ave. Phone 613-4329335 SEND A LOAD to the dump, cheap. Clean up clutter, garage sale leftovers or leaf and yard waste. 613-2564613

HELP WANTED

KEYSTROKE PC SERVICES In home evaluations, all computer repairs performed by a Certified Computer Systems Technician, Data backup & recovery. Call for introductory rates.

Home phone 613432-9039, cell 613570-1039

CARRIERS NEEDED RENFREW various routes Seeking reliable people to deliver the Renfrew Mercury every Thursday

www.allpurpose.4-you.ca

Contact Chris Paveley

HOUSE CLEANING

Cindy’s Home Cleaning Service

Call Cindy

613-433-8243

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS

SAVE UP TO $800 on a new high efficiency furnace and air conditioning bundle from Direct Energy. Call 1-866-917-8630 before April 30th. Terms apply

If you’re a hard worker with a commitment to safety and quality, we’re looking for you!

TOWN OF

WILL PICK UP & REMOVE any unwanted cars, trucks, boats, snowmobiles, lawntractors, snowblowers, etc. Cash paid for some. Peter, All Purpose Towing. 613797-2315, 613-560-9042

•Honesty is my policy •Cleaning is my specialty •I take pride in both

BRING US YOUR LEVEL BEST

613-432-3655 ext 31 Toll Free 1-800-884-9195 chris.paveley@metroland.com CL21800

Cruickshank Construction Ltd., a leading road builder and aggregate supplier in Eastern Ontario, has immediate openings in the Morrisburg Division for the following positions:

ESTIMATORS

(1 Bridge Construction and 1 Road Construction)

The Estimator is responsible for the preparation and coordination of full cost estimates for projects including labour, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.

Qualifications: t Post secondary degree or diploma in construction/engineering t Minimum of 3 years of experience in cost estimation t Ability to read and interpret specifications and drawings t Experience in tendering on highway/road construction or bridge construction as well as other civil construction projects using estimating software is a requirement t Knowledge of Ministry of Transportation specifications and procedures is an asset t Gold Seal Certification—Estimator an asset Responsibilities t Prepare detailed project cost estimates t Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope of work and required contents of estimate t Perform quantity calculations and establish unit costs, productivity factors and location impacts t Establish and maintain tendering process and set up cost monitoring

BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT CAREERS

JANITORIAL COMPANY Requires Experienced Heavy Duty Cleaners or Sub-Contractors for Retail Store Cleaning in the Renfrew Area

Call (between 9:30 am - 2:30 pm, Mon.-Fri.)

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613-727-0413 Or Fax Resume 613-727-1392

CAREERS

Renfrew Victoria Hospital The Renfrew Victoria Hospital is committed to progressive leadership in the delivery of rural health care. Situated only 45 minutes west of Ottawa, the Town of Renfrew offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the benefits of a small community with the amenities of Ottawa close at hand. The Hospital is currently inviting applications for the following positions:

NURSING COORDINATOR One Full-Time & One Part-Time Position Available The Nursing Coordinator is responsible for: supervising and directing patient care; assuming a leadership role in hospital operations; and, coordinating proper staffing and utilization of hospital beds. He/she acts as resource for all departments after-hours.

Successful applicants must possess a current Certificate of Competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario; A.C.L.S, C.P.R. and I.V. certifications; as well as a combination of clinical experience and administrative training normally associated with preparation at the Baccalaureate level. Significant clinical experience in obstetrics would be preferred. All successful candidates will have sound organizational skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. A Criminal Record Check completed within the past six (6) months is mandatory for all positions.

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York Tax Services

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C h i l d c a r e Available in Renfrew Licensed daycare has spaces in Toddler and Preschool Programs. ideal for parents that are re-entering the workforce and want peace-of-mind, knowing that their children are being cared for in a high quality, nurturing and stimulating environment -perfect way to prepare your children for full-time or part-time kindergarten Call Marcinda Pinsent at 613-4322627 for more information www.child sparadise.ca

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Qualifications: t Post secondary degree or diploma in related field an asset t Minimum of 3 years in supervisory role and 10 years experience in bridge construction t Gold Seal Certification an asset t Class G Licence required t Knowledge of local, provincial and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances and legislation t Understanding fundamentals of contracts and experience in managing subcontractors under the terms of a contract t Strong organizational and delegation skills and attention to detail t Knowledge of job costing and associated processes t Knowledge of Ministry of Transportation specifications and procedures is an asset Responsibilities: t Ensure the safe, profitable and successful management of all operations t Coordinate labour, equipment and material resource requirements t Develop and maintain relationships with external suppliers and customers t Liaise with project owners and engineers representing Cruickshank’s interests t Take the lead on productivity issues and monitor work performance and efficiency of employees and subcontractors to ensure project plans and schedule are followed and project is executed effectively and within budget t Promote and ensure the highest quality of materials and workmanship for our customers and clients

BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION LEAD HAND

The Lead Hand is responsible for the direction of employees on the work site, ensuring high standards of safety, workmanship, efficiency and maximizing profitability.

Qualifications: t Post secondary degree or diploma in related field an asset t Minimum 5 years experience in bridge construction t Class G Licence required t General understanding of local, provincial and federal workplace compliance regulations, ordinances and legislation t Strong organizational skills and attention to detail t Effective communication, interpersonal and integration skills t Demonstrated track record for personal initiative, creativity and self-motivation Responsibilities: t Conduct duties compliant with Health and Safety protocols to ensure a safe work environment t Determine work procedures, prepare work schedules, and expedite work flow t Assure that assigned areas of responsibility are performed effectively with efficient use of personnel, materials, facilities, and time t Project needs for equipment, materials and supplies for assigned projects t Ensure all tools and equipment is properly inspected and maintained t Prepare and maintain reports and records, as assigned Competitive wages.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter in confidence to: chr11@cruickshankgroup.com

by March 25, 2011.

Cruickshank thanks all applicants; however only selected candidates will be contacted.

If this opportunity sounds like a match with your skills and interests, please forward your complete resume and a brief covering letter no later than March 25th, 2011 to:

www.cruickshankgroup.com

Julia Boudreau V.P. Corporate Services Renfrew Victoria Hospital 499 Raglan Street North Renfrew, Ontario K7V 1P6 Visit our website at www.renfrewhosp.com to learn more about RVH. While we appreciate all responses, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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The Superintendent is responsible for the supervision of all contract activities that take place on the work site, ensuring high standards of safety, workmanship, efficiency and maximizing profitability.

For more information Visit: yourclassifieds.ca

OR Call:

1.877.298.8288

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CHILD CARE

Youths!

Adults!

GENERAL HELP

Seniors!

Earn Extra Money!

Routes Available!

OPPORTUNITY, GROWTH & FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE are the cornerstones of a career with Penncorp.

PENNCORP IS A LEADING CANADIAN DISABILITY INSURANCE PROVIDER specializing in income replacement plans for the

self-employed and small business owners in blue-collar occupations.

WE ARE CURRENTLY EXPANDING our Ottawa office and have outstanding full-time opportunities for Sales Representatives.

We’re looking for Carriers to deliver our newspaper!

AS A PENNCORP SALES REPRESENTATIVE you will have the

opportunity to build your own business with unlimited growth, earning potential and renewal income. Our comprehensive training program (financial assistance available during this initial stage), proven sales process and simplified product line will help you to achieve your maximum success.

• Deliver Right In Your Own Neighbourhood • Papers Are Dropped Off At Your Door • Great Family Activity • No Collections • Thursday Deliveries

We are searching for highly motivated candidates who have: • A strong work ethic • Professional Integrity • Passion for working with clients

If you have the qualifications to take advantage of this challenging full-time opportunity with substantial financial rewards, please forward your résumé in confidence to:

Call Today 613.221.6247 613 .221.6247

Joe Belli, Agency Manager 1165 Beaverwood, Box 334, Manotick, ON K4M 1A4 Tel: 613 761-2839 or Email: joe.belli@penncorp.ca www.penncorp.ca MEMBER COMPANY OF LA CAPITALE FINANCIAL GROUP

Or apply on-line at YourOttawaRegion.com

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PLANNING A TRIP TO FLORIDA?

We are a people-centered Home dedicated to maintaining our "Excellence of Care" tradition, in a safe and progressive community.

RESIDENT CARE COORDINATOR (Full Time)

Search from 100s of Florida’s top vacation rentals.

Reporting to the Director of Care the Resident Care Coordinator (RCC) will be responsible for the administrative functions, team activities and delivery of care to the residents. The RCC directs the care in a manner, which promotes and enhances the residents’ lifestyle while providing support to families and staff.

Contributes to the efficient operation of the Nursing Department, consistent with the Mission and Philosophy of Bonnechere Manor.

All Regions of Florida from 2- to 8-bdrm homes.

Condos, Villas, Pool Homes - we have them all!

Qualifications: x A General Registered Nurse with a current certificate of Competence with the College of Nurses of Ontario. Current certification in Gerontology with the Canadian Nurses Association. x Post- R.N. education in gerontology or 3 years relevant experience in Long Term Care. x Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience. x Proven leadership abilities combined with excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Computer literacy required (word processing, spreadsheet and database). x BScN degree preferred. x Must have immediate accessible transportation. x Ability to meet and maintain health requirement standards of Bonnechere Manor as per the Long-Term Care Legislation. x Must successfully display departmental and position competencies of Personal Sensitivity/Empathy; Flexibility/Adaptability; Teamwork; Holding People Accountable; Coaching & Feedback; and Relationship Building.

Rates starting as low as $89/night On your next Florida Vacation do not be satisfied with a hotel room when you can rent your own private Vacation home!

U S IIT US IIS T V S T V OW A AT N NOW

The best place to start planning your Florida Get-Away!

COUNTY OF RENFREW Employment Opportunity BONNECHERE MANOR Long Term Care Home

Compensation: $71,874 – $84,558, plus comprehensive benefits package.

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Please send your resume, stating Competition #11-44, by 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 1, 2011 to: Human Resources County of Renfrew 9 International Drive Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5 FAX: (613) 735-7590 EMAIL: hrinfo@countyofrenfrew.on.ca (in MS Word or pdf format) Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

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3-5 years retail experience Available days / evenings / weekends Excellent customer service skills Leadership and organizational skills

Please apply to:

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8754 Hwy 60, Eganville ON K0J 1T0

HELP WANTED

Please send resume to:

Mack MacKenzie Motors Ltd. 547 NEW STREET, RENFREW K7V 1G8 ATTN: Greg MacKenzie Want to earn a competitive summer salary, stay in shape and enjoy the fresh air?

Celebrating 50 years of Proud Service!

Do you like working with the public?

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SINCE 1975

Join our 6th generation family farm team and enjoy the benefits gained from the production of locally-grown fruits and vegetables.

CARESSANT CARE COBDEN HAS AN IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A FULL TIME DIRECTOR OF CARE

Our family-run business is seeking College/University students or others looking for seasonal work, who are energetic, highly-motivated and selfdirected to help with food production as well as manage one of our many farm market stands in local communities.

This vital member of the Nursing Management Team is responsible for providing innovative and motivational leadership while ensuring quality of care standards are met.

Join our team in 2011 for seasonal FULLTIME positions available from approximately May to August inclusive. A clean driving record is required.

Go to www.mcgregorsproduce.com to complete an application form and submit with your resume to:

Qualifications: • Registered Nurse with a Current Certificate of Competency • Strong Leadership and Team Building Skills • Long Term Care Experience an Asset • Excellent Communication and Organization Skills • Working Knowledge of Windows Based Software

**PLEASE BE ADVISED** There are NO refunds on Classified Advertising, however we are happy to offer a credit for future Classified Ads, valid for 1 year, under certain circumstances.

WSIB free case assessment. NO UP FRONT FEE for FILE REPRESENTATION. Over $100 Million in settlements.

Call toll free 1-888747-6474, Quote # 123

WEDDINGS, BAPTISMS & Funerals, location of your choice.

Also available Small weddings, my home, weekdays. The Rev. Alan Gallichan. 613726-0400.

Buy & Sell in the Classifieds!

FRIDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT Friday, March 4th - 8 p.m.

Jesse Byers Friday, March 11th - 9 p.m.

Brock Zeman Friday, March 18th - 8 p.m.

Barney McCaffrey Friday, March 25th - 8 p.m.

Whiskey Mike 409 Stewart St., Renfrew

613-432-5801 TOWNSHIP OF

ADMASTON/BROMLEY

Police Services Board monthly meeting Thursday, March 24 at 7:30 pm at the Township office 477 Stone Rd Public is welcome!

CLASSIFIEDS WORK

GARAGE SALES YARD SALES

INDOOR YARD SALE at the A.F.A.C. Wing 164 Argyle St. S. Renfrew, On. April 2. Call 613-432-4485, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Vendors welcome, something for everybody, call Joan 613-4324485

COMING EVENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Come back to Me with CRIMINAL all your heart.

RECORD? Don’t let fear keep us Guaranteed Record Reapart. moval since 1989.

Long have I waited for Confidential, Fast, Afyour coming, fordable. Our A+ BBB home to Me and living Rating assures EMdeeply our new life.

PLOYMENT\TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for Come HOME to the your FREE INFORMALord this Lent TION BOOKLET. 1-8NOW-PARDON(1866-972-7366) www.PardonServices Canada.com

mcgregorsproduce@gmail.com or mail a completed application form and resume to: McGregor’s Produce 351 Lochwinnoch Road Braeside, Ontario K0A 1G0

If you are interested in joining our dynamic health care team please submit a resume by March 23rd, 2011 to:

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GENERAL HELP

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Marjorie Verner, Nurse Consultant Caressant Care 12 Wren Drive, Cobden, ON K0J 1K0 Email: mverner@caressantcare.com Fax: 613-646-2182 Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

For Details www.fultons.ca 613-256-3867

PUBLIC NOTICE

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Limited Time Offer. FASTEST, GUARANTEED Pardon In Canada.

FREE Consultation Toll-free: 1 - 8 6 6 - 416 - 6 7 7 2 www.

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Open Daily

Until April 25, 9am-4pm Fulton’s Pancake House March Break: horse drawn rides, face painting, outdoor fun, taffy.

Near Pakenham

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Job requirements:

MARRIAGES

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Full Time / Part Time

SALES PROFESSIONAL

COMING EVENTS

IT’S A FAMILY EVENT. SHOWCASE 2010.

Something for everyone and its free for all who attend. Terrific Exhibitors, Terrific Entertainment and lots of valuable information.

Exhibitor enquiries still welcome. Email stonemaninpetawawa@live.ca or website www.showcaseinpetawawa.ca

HELP WANTED Meat Manager / Cutter

To meet growing demand Mack MacKenzie Motors requires a

General Motors experience preferred but not necessary.

Competitive wages and benefit package included.

COMING EVENTS

HOME IMPROVEMENT

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GENERAL HELP

JOB POSTING Job Title:

Freelance reporter/ photographers

Better the 2nd time around!

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

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

Suzanne Landis Managing Editor Email: suzanne.landis@metroland.com

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Interested candidates should submit their resume along with writing samples and clippings by April 15, 2011 to:

Pitch-in Canada www.pitch-in.ca

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CAREERS

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38 BIRTHDAYS

IN MEMORIAM

STAG & DOE

Happy 80 Birthday

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&Doe

Stag

In honour of The family of Pat Kasaboski would like to invite you to help celebrate March 20, 2011 from 1 – 4 p.m.

At the Royal Canadian Legion, Renfrew Best Wishes Only

DEANNA KAUFFELDT & JESSE GALE Saturday March 26, 2011

CORRINE DESLAURIER (nee Guest) In loving memory of a dear daughter, passed away March 23, 2003 I thought of you with love today but that is nothing new.

I thought about you yesterday and days before that too.

I think of you in silence, I often speak your name.

All I have are memories and your picture in a frame.

Your memory is my keepsake with which I’ll never part, God has you in His keeping, I have you in my heart.

IN MEMORIAM

In God’s garden up above Stands a rose we dearly love She stands with petals open wide Watered by the tears we’ve cried Her fragrance fills our lives each day Locked in our hearts she will always stay

LEWIS, Cecil W.

ANDERSON In memory of LAWRENCE R ANDERSON July 22, 1931 - March 20, 1984

To you Ginny: An ocean of love and a kiss on each wave Love Stan

“Always remembered with love” Your Family

Always in our hearts Stan, Jamie and Travis

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All my love forever, Mom and Dad AGNEW, Urban James In loving memory February 2nd, 1933 March 19th, 2008

JOHN D. BRISCOE

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Happy 1st Birthday WYATT

April 13, 1966 – March 17, 2009 Poor little dumpling God’s son John No doubting he was here But sadly has moved on

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Entertainment by the Pallen Brothers

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We shouldn’t forget the homeless Who live out in the street The lost and weary traveler With the cold and tired feet!

Remember when we snub them And look up in the sky If it wasn’t for the grace of God There goes you and I!

March 17

Cookie 1942 – 2009 Two years have passed Since I lost my friend My lips cannot tell how I miss her My heart cannot tell what to say God alone knows how I miss her In a home that is lonesome today Don

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Heaven is your home Love aunt Gen CARDS OF THANKS

BIRTHS

Time changes many things but love & memory ever clings.

A booklet of commemorative verses is available for viewing at our office to help you get through this difficult time.

BOLDT Tara McCabe and Bryan Boldt are pleased to announce the safe arrival of their baby girl Rory Jude Boldt born on February, 25th 2011, weighing 6lbs 12oz.

Proud grandparents Bob and Debbie McCabe and Ed and Judy Boldt.

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Thank you to the many volunteers, who gave so much of their time and energy to put together such a wonderful evening. Thanks to everyone who made sandwiches, baked squares, and donated food items. We are very grateful to all the local businesses who generously donated prizes for the silent auction, door prizes, and raffles.

Thank you to Lonesome Dreamers who provided awesome entertainment.

And thank you to the incredible number of generous people who came out and had a great time, and we are very grateful for all the money donations for the rebuilding of a new home.

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Resting at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave. E., (at Lorne St.) Renfrew on Thursday, March 17, 2011 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., and Friday from 9:15 a.m. – 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Parish on Friday at 10:30 a.m. Interment at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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1938 - 2011 Passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2011 surrounded by his family at Renfrew Victoria Hospital. Loving father of Brent (Brenda), Laurie Boston (Chris) Tim and Brooke. Proud grandfather of Lily, Ella and Maggie. Dear brother of Jessie MacDougall (late Jack), Andy, Terry (Joanne) and Shane. Predeceased by his siblings Bridget, Bonnie, Art and Garnet (Rose). Fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, many friends and family.

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Passed away at the Ottawa Heart Institute on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Kluke). Loving father of Rick (Shelley) and Kevin (predeceased). Proud grandfather of Nicholas, Justin, Christopher, Carrie Lyn and the late Jaime Lyn, and great-grandfather of Aubry, Laura and Kevin. Dear brother of Sylvia St. Aubin (Joseph) and Linda Cross (Harris).

Predeceased by his brother Jack (Lucy), and sisters Angela Roesler (Victor) and Marilyn Scully (Raymond).

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Friends may call at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave. E., Renfrew on Thursday, March 17 from 12 noon – 1:45 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held in the Chapel at 2 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to Renfrew Seniors Home Support would be appreciated by the family. Many thanks to the nurses at RVH for their kindness and support.

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REID, Mabel Shirley (nee Storie)

Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Renfrew Victoria Hospital, in his 94th year. Son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth English. Dear brother of Dora McGrath (late Joseph) and Lola Mulvihill (late Thomas).

Predeceased by sisters Violet Hanrahan (late Patrick), Stella Whelan (late John) and Rita Leroux (late Arthur). Harold will be missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Resting at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave. E., Renfrew on Thursday, March 10, 2011 from 2 - 4 and 7 - 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Mount St. Patrick Parish on Friday at 10:30 a.m. Spring interment at Holy Well Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sunshine Coach or the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

Condolences or donations may be made at www.mcphailandperkins.ca

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Passed away peacefully in her sleep at Caressant Care, Cobden in her 83rd year.

Shirley Reid, formerly of Renfrew, beloved wife of the late Nelson. Loving mother of Dorothy Marilyn Reid (Dallas Winkle) of Saranac, MI. Dear sister of Neil Storie (Ruth), Doris Enright (late Isaiah), Ron Storie (Joan), Mavis Knox, Ruth O’Shea (Terry) and Marlene Froats (Phil), and sister-in-law of Dorothy Lavallee (late Ray).

Predeceased by her dear son George, and siblings Jean McLaren, Anita Ferguson, Edith Dunn and Donald Storie. She will be missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rested at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave. E., (at Lorne St.) Renfrew on Saturday, March 12, 2011 from 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. A Funeral Service was held in the Chapel at 1 p.m. Interment at Castleford Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Alzheimer’s Society would be appreciated by the family.

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County considers new 2-1- 1 service steve.newman@metroland.com Renfrew County United Way is the lead agency behind the new 2-1-1 service that began in this county in January 2011.

The provincial government has also thrown financial support behind the service that provides free, confidential access to information on a wide range of community services, but United Way has also approached the City of Pembroke and the County of Renfrew for funding.

More than 10 million Canadians have free access to the service, but not across the entire province. More than 70 per cent of Ontarians currently have 2-1-1 telephone service, while the Ontario government has committed more than $13 million over four years and another $4 million annually to sustain the service.

As of February 2011, eastern Ontario’s jurisdictions with 2-1-1 are Ottawa, Kingston, Pembroke, Renfrew County, Frontenac County, and the County of Lennox and Addington.

In a presentation to county council Feb. 23, Renfrew County United Way board chairman Mike Wright and Community Information Centre of Ottawa executive director Marie-Andree Carriere, requested funding of $1,000 for this year, and $17,600 each of the next two years, while asking that any agreements be renewed every three years.

County Warden Bob Sweet indicated the request would be considered by the social services committee and the finance and administration committees.

The call volume in eastern Ontario was 30,423 in 2009, and more than 40,000 last year (be-

• Admaston & Area Foodgrains Bank Committee and the Outreach Committee of Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church present speaker Terence Sibanda of Zimbabwe, youth intern with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, in the chapel at 8 p.m. Freewill offering. Refreshments, everyone welcome. Call Beulah Wright at 613-432-3295 for more information.

• Irish stew supper at Glasgow United Church Friendship Hall from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Freewill donation at the door. Bring a friend.

• The Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group holds a tribute to St. Patrick’s Day at 7 p.m. at their library, 222 Dickson St., Pembroke. The guest speaker is Joann McCann-Magill, cochair of the Sheen Irish Festival. Why did so many Irish choose Sheenboro, Que., as their new home in Canada? We will learn something of their history, migration patterns and Irish Culture.

Visitors are welcome.

MARCH 18-19 St. Patty’s Community Bonspiel, two six-end games, dinner, games and prizes. Prizes for best costumes. New curlers welcome. $25 a person, $100 per team. Registration starts at 6:30 p.m. Friday. Contact Gert Brydges at 613-432-4267 or sign up at the Renfrew Curling Club.

FRIDAY, MARCH 18 The Horton Recreation Committee presents a county dance featuring The Countrymen from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Horton Community Centre. Advance tickets are $8 at Balloon’s ’n Critters and Flowers, Scott and Sons Hardware and the Horton Township Office. Tickets are $10 at the door.

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Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Friday, March 11, 2011. Eddie Hisko of Renfrew, in his 75th year.

Loving father of Tammie LeClaire (Albert Linde) and Shawn Hisko (Holly Sarzan). Dear brother of Ronald (Tana Goulet). Cherished friend and companion of Dale LeClaire. Predeceased by his brother Bernard and his sister Jean Riopelle.

He will be missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and relatives.

Friends may call at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave. E. (at Lorne St.), Renfrew on Saturday, March 19, 2011 from 12 noon until 1:45 p.m. Liturgy of The Word will be celebrated in the Chapel at 2 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sunshine Coach would be appreciated by the family.

Condolences or donations may be made at www.mcphailandperkins.ca

• Lanark & District Maple Syrup Producers Association’s annual maple tapping out party at Providence Point in Lanark, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The official kick off to the Ontario Maple Season.

Ceremonial tree tapping at 1:30 p.m. Horse wagon rides, taffy, pancake lunch, maple goods and products, children’s entertainment, local musicians, sugar bush, shack tours and open house.

Contact Jeannette Bosman at info@providencepoint.net or 613-259-5016 for more information.

• Stew-chili supper and euchre party sponsored by the Order of the Eastern Star at 5:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall in Arnprior. Door and card prizes. Open to the public. Cost $8. Tickets available at the door. Call Susan King at 613-831-0844 or Betty Jones at 613-256-3388.

• The Ottawa Valley Music Festival will hold its Annual General Meeting at Trinity-St Andrew’s United Church in Renfrew at noon. All are welcome to attend. For more information call (613) 754 5217.

• Canadian Tire, Horton Recreation, and the Horton volunteer firefighters invite you to Horton’s skating facility for an end of the season family Skate and free BBQ; noon to 2 p.m.

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fore its introduction to Renfrew County). Calls are expected to exceed 60,000 in 2011, said Carriere, whose Community Information Centre staffs the program.

The service, which is available in about 150 languages, was called by 14.8 per cent of callers in 2009 for health reasons. Next were financial assistance (11.6), housing (8.2), community services (7.2), food and meals (6.4), legal and public safety (6.0), municipal government (5.6), and mental health and addictions (4.7) . In 2009, 79 per cent of callers said they were satisfied with the information and the referral specialist’s level of knowledge.

Do you have a disability, injury or illness and want to work? The Neil Squire Society is offering the following free workshops on Mondays. Energy Conservation (Delivered by an Occupational Therapist): March 21 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; and Conflict & Anger Management: March 28 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. For more information and to register your space, call Natalie at 613-7354586.

TUESDAY, MARCH 22 Parkview Free Methodist Church is holding The ALPHA Course starting at 7 p.m. at the church on King Street. Explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, non-threatening manner over 10 video sessions. Alpha is a place where no question is too simple or two hostile. Everyone is welcome and encouraged.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 Employment Networks is hosting the Job Search Techniques Workshop, from 1 to 4 p.m. Call 613-432-3424 to register.

Space is limited.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24 Renfrew Silver Seniors noon luncheon and bingo at the Renfrew Legion.

SATURDAY, MARCH 26 • Cobden Seniors are holding a four-hand euchre party in the Cobden Legion Hall at 1 p.m. Admission $3. Lunch served.

• Hot roast beef spring supper at Haley United Church from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Hot roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, hot veggies, baked beans, coleslaw, bun and homemade cream and fruit pies, $12 adults, $6 for children 6-12, free five years and under. Wheelchair accessible. Take-out available.

FRIDAY, APRIL 1 Trivia night at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church, Renfrew, Stewart Hall, 7 p.m., $10/person, teams of 4-6 players, call and register your team name by March 28; single players welcome; dessert refreshments. Register or information Linda at 613432-8528.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2 • Indoor yard sale at the AFAC Wing 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendors welcome, $12 per table. Call 613-432-4485.

• The Renfrew Skating Club is holding its year end ice show ‘Toy Story On Ice’ at 6 p.m. Club members will perform, as well as the synchro team from Petawawa and our most popular adult group. In addition, we have the 2011 Senior Men’s Northern Ontario Section champion and 2011 Eastern Ontario Junior Ladies Bronze medalist. Admission is free but good will donation is accepted at the door.

SUNDAY, APRIL 3 • The Ottawa Valley Music Festival presents internationally acclaimed Canadian pianist Katherine Chi performing a piano recital at Grace Lutheran Church in Eganville. Thanks to the generosity of the Eganville Rotary Club, the day before the concert Chi will conduct a master class for budding student pianists.

Students will have the chance to perform in public followed by Chi’s helpful advice and comments. The master class is open to piano students from Grades 1 to ARCT. The fee is $15. Contact Judy Borer at jborer@nrtco.net or call 613-432-3432. The public is welcome to attend the master class for $5.

• The Renfrew Silver Seniors are holding a games day with a spaghetti dinner to follow at Renfrew Legion. Call Pat for tickets at 613-649-2756.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Right Relationship with Aboriginal People Study Group is again hosting a workshop by members of the Algonquin Way Cultural Centre, Pikwakanagan, Golden Lake on more of their cultural Teachings, Stewart Hall, Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church, Renfrew, 1 to 4 p.m. Everyone welcome. Please register by April 4, cost is $12; children $8 at the door. To register call Beulah Wright 432-3295.

SUNDAY, APRIL 10 Animal microchip clinic hosted by the Arnprior & District Humane Society, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. appointment required. Located at the shelter 490 Didak Drive, Arnprior. Call 613-623-0916 for information and appointments. www.arnpriorhumanesociety. ca.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Calling all Djembes IV. The amazing Catherine Veilleux at Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church. Intermediate workshop 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; beginners workshop 1 :30 to 4:30 p.m. Workshops $40 each or $75 for both. To register contact Debi Virtue at debivirtue@distributel.net or 613-432-0908.

APRIL 16-17 Perth/Lanark Gun, Hunting and Sportsman Show 2011. New location, Lanark Community Centre. Modern and antique firearms, fishing tackle and equipment, hunting clothing and accessories, archery ammunition, knives, gun parts, military items.

Buy, sell and/or trade new, used and collectible. Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission $6.

MAY 5-8 Ottawa Independent Writers basic training memoir writing weekend and retreat May 5 to 8. Take part in memoir writing workshops led by Ottawa author Emily-Jane Hills Orford who will explain how to write a compelling family story or dedicate your time to writing in the privacy of your room or on the grounds at the Marguerite Centre in Pembroke. Cost (including meals and accommodations) basic training in memoir writing $383.25 for OIW members; $438.25 for non-members; retreat: $283.25 for OIW members; $338.25 for non-members. Call Carl Dow, 613-233-6225 or carl.dow@sympatico.ca.

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You either have milk fever, or you don’t – you don’t have it a little Milk fever is a subject you won’t know about unless you know dairy farming. It occurs in dairy cows around calving. It’s very serious – a cow can die if she isn’t treated immediately.

The name ‘milk fever’ is a misnomer because symptoms of milk fever do not include a fever at all.

Affected cows have a normal or sub-normal body temperature rather than an elevated one. A cow with milk fever is reluctant to move and eat. The hind legs become stiff and she lies down and cannot get up.

Our first case of milk fever

was in 1971. We fed mostly alfalfa and corn silage to our dairy cows. It was an excellent combination of feed – alfalfa is high in protein and corn silage is high in energy. But feeding corn silage to cows in their dry period made them fat and that causes calving problems and some of the cows took milk fever or ketosis.

Milk fever is most commonly seen within 72 hours after calving. However, most dairymen can tell you it can happen just before calving. The best producing cows are usually most prone for getting milk fever.

There is some debate about

MAYNARD VAN DER GALIEN RURAL ROUTES what causes milk fever. It has to do with low blood calcium level. Some experts say cows get too much calcium (from alfalfa probably) and it takes phosphorus to make the calcium available to the cows. One farmer I know said his vet suggested giving cows 10 cc of phosphorus two days before calving helps.

The farmer never had milk fever problems again.

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day with large herds are able to inject a cow with the required bottle of calcium when she goes down with milk fever. It has to be done immediately – the longer a cow is down, the greater the chance she will stay down.

In my dairying years a veterinarian was called immediately when the first symptoms of milk fever show. Sometimes a cow is able to get up and stand when the calcium is administered and sometimes it takes a few hours.

It’s bad when the vet had to make another visit because the cow might not get up.

Cows that stay down for a few

days should be rolled over once or twice a day. It’s not a pleasant task. I’ve done it.

I asked a vet we had in the early 1970s if the cow “had a slight or little case of milk fever?” because she got up just as he finished administering the calcium.

The vet was in a foul mood.

He said, “Look it, you’re either pregnant or not, you either have milk fever or you don’t. You don’t have it a little.”

A “slight” or “little bit” was better in my opinion. It meant the cow got up and produced milk.

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Ministers: The Reverends Brian and Alison Sharpe Organist: Mrs. Elizabeth Brumm, H.B.Mus., A.R.CT.(2) SUNDAY, MARCH 20 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.

66 Elgin Ave. E. 432-5078 Pastor Cathy McCaig SUNDAY, MARCH 20 9:30 – Worship with Holy Communion MARCH 23 7:00 p.m. – Lenten Worship _____________________________

Wheelchair Accessibility EVERYONE WELCOME Come join us in worship “I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the Lord’s house’.”

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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 Renfrew Baptist Church Wednesday mornings Corner of Plaunt & Railway From 10:00 -11:30 a.m.

432-4266 Story Hour and Nursery for Rev. Tom Smith Children 5 yrs. and under Available SUNDAY, MARCH 20 Everyone is welcome 10:00 – Worship _____________________________ Cable Channel 22 Sundays 11 am & 3 p.m.

Castleford United Bible Study, Wednesday 7 p.m.

Church All Are Welcome 3875 River Road _____________________________ Rev. Dr. Richard Hollingsworth The Anglican Sunday 9:00 a.m.

Church of Canada Worship ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE Sunday School _____________________________ Corner Argyle St. at Patrick Phone 432-3062 Elmwood Ministry Rev’d. Cathy McCaig with the Bible Chapel members of the Parish.

200 Francis St. SUNDAY, MARCH 20 432-4572 432-3087 8:00 a.m. – Morning Worship Wednesday and Sermon 7:30 p.m. – Bible Study, Prayer 11:00 a.m. – Morning Worship SUNDAY, MARCH 20 and Sermon 9:30 a.m. – The Lord’s Supper All are welcome 11:00 a.m. – Family Bible Hour _____________________________ and Sunday School _____________________________ The Roman Catholic

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We invite everyone to come out to the pageant on April 3 to cheer on the 16 wonderful young ladies from throughout the region. You will be entertained with a wonderful show and you will be making a difference in the life of a child with cancer.

All proceeds from the pageant are donated to a childhood cancer charity.

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The Teen Ontario East organization comprised of all volunteers and charity enthusiasts are very proud of Caroline and what she has accomplished over the past year. She has truly reached out through the entire region and encouraged her peers to get involved and make a difference!

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Caroline Holley, Miss Teen Ontario East 2010 along with 2010 first runner up Mary Scott and second runner up Alexandra Leslie are preparing to welcome the Miss Teen Ontario East 2011 delegates to the 2011 Pageant weekend that commences on Thursday March 31.

Sixteen delegates from across the Eastern Ontario Region will participate in the pageant vying for the 2011 title. The delegates will have a tight schedule over the four days of pageant weekend attending rehearsals, preliminary judging, delegate activities and participating in charity functions. The finale to pageant weekend will be the Miss Teen Ontario East Pageant taking place on Sunday, April 3 at 7 p.m. at the Renfrew Recreation Centre. Tickets for the Pageant are $10 and on sale now at BIBA, Renfrew Recreation Centre and Keeping Company.

Caroline will be crowning her successor, and then she will have a very busy couple of months completing her Grade 12 studies, attending graduation events and then preparing for her trip to the national competition in July.

The Miss Teen Ontario East organization is excited to announce that Caroline will be participating in the Miss Teen Canada – World Pageant in Toronto in July as our official Teen Ontario East – World delegate.

Caroline along with 59 other Teen delegates from across the country meet for the national pageant on July 8 and will spend nine fun-filled and hectic days

ity, but she has also expanded the Teen Ontario East charities to include; The Organ Donation Society, Do it for Dad for Prostate Cancer, Kids Help Phone, The Kidney Foundation, Relay for Life, Renfrew & Ottawa Food Banks, United Way, Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada, Bonnechere Manor and RVH Foundations, CHEO Foundation,

The Salvation Army 8 Argyle St. at Munroe Corps Officer/Pastor SUNDAY SERVICE 10 A.M. Women’s Ministry Men’s Ministry Bible Study 613-432-7721 All Are Welcome! _____________________________

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Nature nica) and is grown in India and Ethiopia for its high level of oil, just like sunflower is in Canada. finches (redpolls and goldfinches) It is the main reason the birds and they seem to stay all day. It is are attracted to both seeds. almost eerie. Why so many? And why do so many stay? It seems the A WHITE DOVE nyjer seed is like candy for them.

Is it healthy for them?

Jean Sills tells us a pure white Jane Flain. Burnstown. dove was at her feeders and Fran Jane, it is natural for them to Campbell’s. Jean bought some feed the way they do and it is the millet seed and the dove has been year of the common redpoll. Dur- feeding with gusto. Jean and ing the Christmas Bird Count in Fran say the bird was somewhat 2001, 1602 redpolls were counted, tolerant of their presence but the year before 19 were counted they did not feel that they could and the year after there were catch it. It is very possible that none. In 2007 816 were counted, the bird is a caged bird and has in 2008 there were 40 and in 2009 escaped to a much larger home. there were no redpolls counted. Such birds have a difficult time They do get around, one year coping outdoors as they are very they are plentiful the next there trusting and can be caught by a is not one to be found. Enjoy feral cat. The ringed turtle-dove them, it may be the last time for is white but it has a dark collar several years. on the back of the neck. We will monitor the travels of this dove.

NYJER SEED If you see it let us know.

Tree sparrow a bird of the Arctic Tundra

Eunice Richardson has a tree sparrow coming to her feeder.

These sparrows usually travel in flocks of up to 10 birds . It spends the summer months in the high Arctic where it nests and raises its young. In early November they migrate south to spend the winter and remain with us until mid to late April. They look like chipping sparrows but have a dark spot on the gray breast and a yellow lower mandible.

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A male tree sparrow feeding on sunflower seed.

A BUSY FEEDER Hi Folks: I have been seeing lots of redpolls along with goldfinches, male and female cardi-

JIM FERGUSON SCENE FROM THE HAWK’S EYE nals, white breasted nuthatches and downy woodpeckers. I have a chaise lounge right by a large window with one-way glass and they cannot see me inside. I am only a few feet away from feeder and get to enjoy their behaviour every morning. Do you know of anyway to keep crows away as they are so noisey. Is there a way to repel them?

Glenda Bidwell, Burnstown.

Glenda: Crows are crows and although they are not here specifically to annoy us they also annoy hawks and owls that would invade their territory, thus the racket.

NYJER FEEDERS Jim and Ila: A lot of birds are attracted to our back yard. In particular the nyjer socks and nyjer feeder seem to attract flocks of

Nyjer, niger, nidjer, they are SPRING DANCES all the same seed and it is not a thistle seed. When it was first The displays (dances) and sold in Canada it was called songs are the main activities carthistle seed but the seed is from ried out by birds in the spring. It the nyger plant (Guizotia abyssi- is also a change from the con-

tinual eating we see during the winter. The dance of the blue jay is done by a lone bird or several may give the display at one time.

Each bird will quickly raise and lower its whole body repeatedly by extending its legs.

The dance occurs during courtship flocking and during aggressive encounters. As the breeding season approaches the encounters increase in number.

The spring dance of the hairy woodpecker is a common display.

Two birds, a male and a female, will land on opposite sides of a tree. They will then move up the tree hopping around and around the trunk in unison, waving their heads back and forth and fluffing their feathers. After this action they will suddenly stop all movement and remain absolutely still for up to twenty minutes.

The display usually happens during courtship or if two males are involved during a territorial clash. If you have jays or woodpeckers at your feeders watch for the dances.

Enjoy your birding. Ila and Jim Ferguson, 5313 River Road, R R 5, Renfrew, K7V 3Z8. Phone 613-4322738; email jamesh@nrtco.net.

SKI SPECTACULAR GIVEAWAY Contest Winner

Congratulations to Karen Desjardins of Braeside who won Metroland’s “Ski Spectacular Giveaway Contest,” which included ski equipment for four from Kunstadt Sports and ski passes to Calabogie Peaks (value $4,350). Thanks to all our readers who entered the contest, and to our sponsors Kunstadt Sports and Calabogie Peaks.

Eric Kunstadt (Kunstadt Sports), Gisele Godin (Metroland Media), Cameron Desjardins, Karen Desjardins, Todd Desjardins (contest winners).

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A grant from TD Friends of the Environment Foundation has made it possible for Junkyard Symphony to be part of Expo 150. Junkyard Symphony describes itself as “an eco-entertainment company” being both environmentally friendly and affordably priced.

Their music is made by using items destined for the landfill and creating instruments and performing their own kind of music. They also provide comedy and circus shows as well as innovative sports and games, all using recycled materials.

Junkyard Symphony has traveled all over the world including Singapore, China, France, Croatia and, of course, Canada.

Based out of Montreal, they have performed for presidents and prime ministers as well as the Tragically Hip, Sheryl Crow and Ziggy Marley. While dates and times are still being finalized, Junkyard Symphony will perform at Expo 150.

NEW RECYCLING DEBUTS AT EXPO 150 Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre is already a leader in eco-initiatives, and they are about to add one more to their list. The Centre will be debuting new event recycling bins for the

collection of recyclables at Expo 150. Communications Supervisor, Elizabeth Graham, said Expo 150 provides a great opportunity to profile the new bins which will be scattered throughout the site near the garbage collection.

The event containers have larger capacity for accepting recycled items, and assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the site as containers have lids with openings for bottles and cans that allow for easy collection and no bin overflow.

The bins will be available for other regional events who wish to promote being eco-friendly.

Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery is also exhibiting at Expo 150 and will be on hand to discuss the new containers and their many other initiatives for walking lightly on the environment.

and some of the best opportunities in the world are right here.”

While discussions are ongoing with the school boards, Expo 150 hopes that this event will be one that is supported by local educators.

The slogan for Expo 150 is A Journey Through Time and the future of Renfrew County certainly rests in our younger generations. From the beginning, the Expo 150 committee wanted to ensure that young kids and local students had the opportunity to be part of the event.

Expo 150 hopes schools in the county will treat Expo 150 as an opportunity for students to learn more about the County they live in, and the achievements that have happened here. While many classes have school trips each year, Expo 150 is hoping

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Community Decrease, not increase In coverage of the Renfrew County budget, The Renfrew Mercury recently report-

ed that if the residential property value at $100,000 the previous year rose by the average assessment value of 6.4 per cent, the owner’s county portion of the tax bill would increase by $4.88.

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MARCH 12, 1936 JUNIOR SKI CLUB HOLD SKI JUMPING CONTEST: The Junior Ski Club held its usual hike last Saturday to the club house where supper was served at 6:15.

During the afternoon a ski-jumping contest was held for which a fine flashlight donated by Mr. Duggan was the prize. According to the results obtained by the competitors on Saturday, Renfrew is to have some real skijumpers in a few years. A few of the senior club members were more than surprised at the success of the juniors. Billy Duggan captured first place with Chester Lawton and Wilmar Moore attracting special attention, for second and third places respectively.

MINING OPERATIONS TO BEGIN AT PUCKER STREET: Another mining village is to arise in Renfrew County and will be tributary to Renfrew town. The Phoenix Molybdenite Corpora-

OLGA LEWIS FROM THE OLD FILES tion, after a thorough test of their holdings out Pucker Street, about 10 miles from Renfrew, are now to start on production work; to which end necessary buildings will be erected and a pipe line laid, the line to connect with Hurd’s Lake about a mile from the mine. The ore to be taken from the mine is used for the hardening of steel. In normal times it is in heavy demand.

Orders now on hand will lead to day and night shifts for some time. A considerable number of men will be given employment and supplies will be purchased in large amounts in Renfrew.

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MARCH 17, 1971 WILL MEET WITH PROVINCIAL OFFICIALS THURSDAY: Paul Yakabuski M.P. for Renfrew South, told the Mercury-Advance this week that members of the Renfrew Industrial Commission and officials of the Town of Renfrew would be meeting this Thursday with representatives from the Ontario Development Council and the Trade and Industry Branch of the Ontario Government in Toronto. The delegation will be talking over the current industrial situation in Renfrew with the Hon. Allan Grossman, Minister of Trade and Industry, and will be trying to find a solution to the present crisis of unemployment here.

BOARD CONSIDERING REMEDIAL CLASSES: Remedial classes in secondary schools may be set up by the Renfrew County Board of Education. At the board’s March 13 meeting the report of the advisory vocational committee was accepted and adopted. The committee recommended that the board consider remedial classes in elementary schools. Secondary School Superintendent C.B. Seeley told the board that some principals had discussed the merit of remedial classes and to a man “agreed” the classes would be of benefit.

However, Mr. Seeley said there was a complication regarding the teacher-pupil ratio which the board would have to investigate further.

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BASEBALL: Mr. John Conley defeated Mr. Leo Carswell Saturday night at a refined form of baseball by the score of 15 to 4, and R.D. Scott is making up another parody on “The Old Gray Bonnet” to celebrate the occasion.

The Royals say that it is only in a “paper” game that such a defeat would be possible, but the inevitable still remains stubborn. This new baseball game bids fair to keep the Mechanics catcher in training all winter. It was discovered by W.C. Carruth in a package of Corn Flakes, Quaker Oats, or Quail-on-Toast, or something like that. It has all the flavor of baseball without any hard work or exposure and will be popular from now until the mud dries up.

WESTERN HOCKEY LEAGUE: Frank Patrick, who was with Renfrew’s 1909-1910 hockey team, and who is the son of a rich lumberman, has organized a Canadian Western Hockey League, which will include Vancouver, Victoria, Calgary and Edmonton.

The plan calls for an investment of half a million dollars in buildings, plant, etc. Sites have been secured and there will be natural ice rinks in all but Vancouver and Victoria, both of which will build artificial ice rinks. The league will be conducted on professional hockey lines.

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