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LOVEABLE ANNIES

Emily Helferty of Douglas and Vanessa Farmer of Braeside will share the role of Annie in the Two Rivers Musical Productions’ presentation of Annie.

Mercury photo by Steve Newman

SPRING CONCERT

Chris Rigby performs at the annual spring concert hosted by the Renfrew Collegiate music department last Sunday.

POWERING THE SHOT PUT Kaitlyn Kargus of St. Joseph’s Catholic HIgh School packs some power behind this shot put. She placed fifth, in 7.98 metres, in the junior girls’ event at the Renfrew County high school track and field championships in Arnprior last week. For the story on several qualifiers for the EOSSAA championships, see Page 20.

History now adorns both back walls of the Renfrew council chambers. Monday night, past mayor Sandi Heins became the 39th head of council to have her photograph hang on the back wall. Minutes later, Mayor Bill Ringrose emceed a ceremony to unveil a montage of all council members since Renfrew’s incorporation in 1858. The list of 125 councils is also accompanied by photos of each council since 1982, plus the photo of Renfrew’s first-ever council − Reeve John Smith and councillors R.C. Mills, Sampson Coumbs and William Dickson. Missing from the photo was the other councillor of the day, John Churchill. A group of nearly 40 people gathered for Monday night’s ceremony, including family members of past council members and previous councillors themselves. Among them were past councillor Marlene Thompson, whose father (Lloyd) was a former mayor of Renfrew. “He couldn’t believe I was doing it,” she says of her dad’s reaction to her decision to join the political landscape. But she sat on four councils, from 1976 to 1985. That time had its challenges, she admits, since women still hadn’t gained the credibility they now have in political circles and because council took heat from taxpayers for deciding to build the new town hall, and leave its old premises. See ‘Council history’, Page inside

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The Renfrew Mercury - May 19, 2011

Holley to host Free the Children events One of Caroline Holley’s objectives as Miss Teen Eastern Ontario-World 2011 is to introduce and promote charity involvement and volunteerism to the young people throughout our region. As a role model for young people in Eastern Ontario, she believes in leading by example and promotes the ideal that we all have the potential to make a difference! The Miss Teen Canada – World Pageant’s Charity of Choice is Free the Children. Free the Children is the world’s largest network of children helping children through education. Founded in 1995 by International Child’s Rights Activist, Craig Keilburger, their goal is to free the children from poverty, exploitation and the idea that they are powerless to change the world. “It is my responsibility to raise as much money as possible for the charity before the Pageant,” Holley noted. “The delegate who raises the most money in six weeks, will be travelling to Kenya, Africa with the ‘Me to We’ Volunteer team helping with the great work that is being done by Free the Children.” As Miss Teen Eastern Ontario-World 2011 Holley will be participating in the Miss Teen Canada-World 2011 Pageant, in Toronto, in July. For nine days, along with 59 other girls from across Canada, she will be attending special events, meeting and interacting with like-minded teenage girls, being interviewed, practising for the pageant night and through it all being monitored by the pageant’s panel of judges. One of the special divisional competitions is the ‘People’s Choice Award’. This award will be given to the delegate with the most votes online before the competition. “We will be wanting everyone to vote, so watch for further information as it becomes available.” Holley said. A simple smile, a helping hand, and words of

Caroline Holley, Miss Teen Eastern OntarioWorld 2011. encouragement are the ways in which she plans to make a difference in the world. Following are Holley’s Free the Children fundraising events. 1. Trivia Night: Thursday May 19 at 7 p.m. at Bobsledz, $10 per person. Join as a team of six or individually. Call Caroline to sign up at 613-432-4332. 2. Tag Days: Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21. Three and fourhour shifts available (two people together). Outside Renfrew businesses Metro, Giant Tiger, Sterling’s No Frills, Wal-Mart and Canadian Tire. Call her if you are able to take a shift or for more information. 3. Party with a Purpose: Caroline is turning 18 on Wednesday, May 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. Open to all. Hope to see you there. No gifts. Donations to Free The Children Charity will be accepted. Event features live musical entertainment, barbecue, soccer, volleyball, children’s games, candy kebobs, marshmallow roast and ‘Free The Children’ information display, held at the Holley’s, 53 Graham Ave., Renfrew.

Military medal found on eBay

Renfrew Legion Branch 148 is looking to secure two WWI Canadian Military War Medals posted on eBay. Medal hunter Dave Thomson is asking that the public please not bid on the item as the local Legion moves to secure the war memorabilia which is recorded

as once belonging to Renfrew native Arthur Stanley Eady. According to attestation papers, the Renfrew farmer was born March 30, 1894. The bids are scheduled to close tonight. The medals are marked on the edge: PTE AS Eady 28 Can Infantry #441358.

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CARNIVAL A HIT

The Renfrew Collegiate Bonnie Kerr Carnival was held Friday at Ma-TeWay Park. At left, Dylan White demonstrates his rodeo skills; At right, RCI student Meghan Forgie helps Orin Belanger on one of the bouncy rides as Keely Wachter and little Eden Belanger look on. Mercury photos by Lucy Hass

A whole lot of energy with The Blues Lady STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

Musician and motivational speaker Maria Hawkins makes a point after taking a shoe from a teacher from St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School. She had the students interacting with dance and song, and responding to questions about being successful in life and how to solve bullying.

Most speakers are hard-pressed to maintain the attention of students for an hour, but Maria ‘the Blues Lady’ Hawkins did. The Ottawa musician and motivational speaker had students at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School engaged in song and dance, and offered solutions, with the students’ help, to questions about succeeding and overcoming obstacles. The major obstacle she addressed during the May 5 presentation was bullying. Bullying didn’t become a focus of her 70-minute presentation for 18 minutes. But when it did, the 50-some-year-old mother and grandmother didn’t waste any time making her point. A significant number of students’ hands were raised with questions like: How many like Cadbury chocolate bars? Who’s had an embarrassing moment? And how many have seen bullying happen in the school? She also told the students she’d give them the answer to a few questions, then supply the questions. “I am,” was the answer. The questions pertained to who was responsible for doing one’s homework, who’s responsible for you being successful, and who’s responsible for doing something when they witness bullying? Keys to overcoming bullying include

resilience, she said. “It’s not how high you climb, but how high you bounce after things happen to you,” said Hawkins, who later told The Mercury she was badly bullied as a child. Now she wants to get the message out that everyone can play a role to resist bullies and bullying, including letting others know about it when it happens, and speaking up with comments such as, “I don’t like the way you’re talking to me.” She also reminded the students and staff that people often have to learn to distinguish between bothersome incidents and incidents that don’t need to be bothersome. “Sometimes big trouble isn’t big trouble, but just a little issue,” said Hawkins. She offered a good example by holding up one of the shoes of teacher Lindsay Cunningham. Yes, she’d taken the shoe, but she noted that no real damage was done. But bullying is another matter, she said. “If you’re going to talk about solving this problem, say ‘hoo-rah’,” advised Hawkins. Then she added: “Everyone knows how to stop bullying. You stop bullying by letting people know it’s happening.” When you see people being cruel, idiotic or hurtful to others, it’s time to stand up. Seconds later, she had the group joining in to sing the song, Stand By Me. Several times during her talk, Hawkins had the students on their feet, clapping, singing and dancing, or intrigued by

quick games. She also reminded the audience that bullies don’t feel good about themselves, and that they need help too. As is often the case with bullies, we sometimes lose track of where we’re headed in life, and require some direction, and therefore a helpful dose of selfconfidence, said Hawkins. Teachers deserve the support of the students, too, she added. “They are your partners in your success, so treat them as though they are your partners in your success.” Standing up to bullies isn’t always easy, suggested Hawkins. But she sure got the students’ attention when she pretended to pick her nose in slow motion. She compared the action to bullying: “Everyone knows what you’re doing. Yeah, it’s disgusting. Bullying makes me sick to my stomach.” So, said Hawkins, tell others that bullying is happening; or stand up to the bully with statements like: “Why would you talk to me like that?” You have power, so use it constructively to eliminate bullying, advised Hawkins. The presentation, which was partly sponsored by TD Canada Trust, featured Hawkins and Greg Szepietowski, who played a guitar-synthesizer. The same day, she did a similar presentation at Admaston Public School. To learn more about Hawkins, visit her website of www.mariahawkins.ca/programs.

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MCHAPPY MOMENTS Community service is nothing new to members of the Greater Madawaska Fire Department. Last week that service took a fresh twist as two members of Calabogie Station #1, Ross Smith (at left) and Corey Moss joined forces with other volunteeers from across the community to lend a hand at the O’Brien Road, Renfrew location. A total of $15,000 was raised at six McDonald locations across Renfrew County. The money raised will go to the Ronald McDonald House and Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario. Mercury photo by Lucy Hass

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Renfrew native escapes wildfire STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

How quickly life changes. Those were the first words from Carol Murphy Baker, to her parents, Garry and Lois Murphy of Renfrew, in an email that explains some of the turmoil in the fireravaged Alberta town of Slave Lake. The 7,000 residents of the town, located 200 kilometres northwest of Edmonton, were evacuated Sunday after high winds turned fire through the town, destroying the town hall, the government centre, the police station and about of a third of the town’s homes. Carol and Peter Baker, who both grew up in Renfrew, now live with their three children in Slave Lake, where she’s a computer software analyst at a local college

and he works with a heavy equipment operator. But, as Carol said, how quickly things can change. Earlier this week, the email to her parents referred to how she woke up early Saturday morning ready for a full day of work around the house. Around supper time, they could smell smoke in the air. “Forest fire?” she wonders in her email. “Probably … no one would be burning a brush pile or even having a campfire in this crazy wind. We wondered where it was, then a phone call came that indicated it was west of town, south of the highway … people might be evacuated. A fairly common occurrence in Slave Lake, Alberta in the spring.” See ‘Alberta Fire’, Page 5

Citizen-of-the-year finalists named STEVE NEWMAN

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Jo-Anne Dowdall-Brown, Karen Maxwell and John Wilson are this year’s finalists for Renfrew-and-area citizen of the year. The winner will be announced, along with the winners in several other categories, at the May 26 annual community awards banquet hosted by the Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce. Tickets for the dinner at the AFAC Wing are available from Aikenhead’s Drug Store, the town office, the Chamber of Commerce office, or by calling 613-4327015. Tickets are $25 for chamber members and $30 for non-members. The citizen-of-the-year finalists all have histories of extensive volunteer work in the community − notably Dowdall-Brown with Hospice Renfrew, Karen Maxwell with physician recruitment, and Wilson with the Rotary Club of Renfrew. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD A Lifetime Business Achievement Award will be presented to long-time de-

veloper Mack Wilson of Wilson Investments. There are also nominees for outstanding business achievement, youth and community organization of the year. The chamber will also name the President’s Award and Chamber Member of the Year winners. The business achievement nominees are Douglas Moore Fashions, Protyre Sales & Service, and Scott’s Shoe Store. The youth nominees are the Holley sisters (Hannah, Delaney and Caroline), Joe Steele and Paige Dillabough. Nominees for top community organization are Cougars Conquering Cancer, Renfrew Area Health Services Village and Sport Renfrew. The President’s Award winner will be selected by chamber president Kevin Bossy for outstanding contributions to the community. Nearly 150 people attended last year’s banquet. Tickets for next Thursday’s banquet must be purchased by Tuesday, May 24. The event is being catered by Margi’s. The May 26 banquet gets underway with a 6 p.m. social hour, followed by a sitdown dinner and awards ceremony.

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EMERGENCY SERVICES SHINE At left, Eganville firefighter Daryl Wagner grills up a treat as fellow firefighters, Scott Dawson, at left, and Kevin Martin look on during the department’s fundraising barbecue at the Emergency Services Showcase 2011 hosted by the Township of Bonnechere Valley Sunday at the Eganville Community Centre. At right, Ontario Power Generation public affairs official Matt Mulvihill teaches Coda and Ryan Johnston about the Stay Clear, Stay Safe initiative. The OPP, Victim Crisis and Assistance Referral Service (VCARS), Emergency Management Ontario, Hydro One, Red Cross and County of Renfrew Ambulance Service participated. Mercury photos by Lucy Hass

Continued from Page 4 Then local renters return, neighbours visit, and there’s a buzz in the air. And ash. “The crazy wind is blowing northwest and we are in the path of the fire. Looks like we’ll be evacuated. “Start hauling photo albums up the stairs. Cops at the door, we have to leave now. Just time to crab a bag with a very few things and Gilbert, our bird, who would not cooperate and flew away from me twice as I put him in his travel cage. “Grab the laptop … my life is on it … from the shopping in the car and following my husband to town. Evacuated … homeless for the moment, offers from friends via facebook, text, phone call, with places to stay. We choose one and go there, and start the process of waiting and checking for updates.” The next morning (Sunday) she calls home to see if the answering machine on the kitchen counter is still operating. It is. “Praise God, my house is still

Emergency Management Ontario field officer Phillipe Geoffrion brought his buddy, 30-year-old Wrinkles, to the Emergency Services Showcase 2011 Sunday in Eganville, where they met up with Burny, The Firefighting Beaver.

of the people in Westlock. The volunteers at the evacuation centre are very helpful … Peter and I stopped in there just to see the Legion and I couldn’t help crying when I saw all the people … It’s things like that which make me emotional.” Now, her parents remain hopeful, with fires in Slave Lake apparently under control. Mayor Karina Pillay-Kinnee indicated Tuesday that residents won’t be able to return to town for one or possibly two weeks. “We have no exact proof that their house is standing,” says Garry Murphy. “I’m taking as it goes, but it’s a sad thing (if they have lost their house), because they just built it about six years ago.” According to CBC reports, about 100 RCMP officers and Alberta sheriffs are patrolling the town of Slave Lake day and night, and controlling traffic leading into the community. Slave Lake isn’t the only Alberta location hit by fire, though. As of Tuesday, 23 of 100 forest fires in central and northern Alberta were out of control.

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standing, it would seem. I start imagining our homecoming. I will hug the corner of the house, and just walk around for a while in it, praising God. Life is good! We have been spared. Ready to help those who were not, but also still one of the ‘victims’ – evacuee.” Admittedly, she tells her parents she’s “not out of the woods yet. The wind is still crazy, fire is still burning west of town. We go to church, watch and wait some more … our new life as usual.” By Monday, Carol and family are sleeping at a hotel in Westlock, about 85 kilometres north of Edmonton. That same day she’s wondering if she still has a house to come home to. “It’s early morning,” she writes Monday, “and I sit in the restaurant drinking coffee and writing this, interrupted regularly to talk about the fires with others who are here from Slave Lake. Rumours, confirmations … facebook, news releases, eye witness accounts. We wait and we watch. Life as usual.” Meanwhile, she continues to be overwhelmed by the “caring

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Past mayor Sandi Heins enjoys a moment with Renfrew Mayor Bill Ringrose after her photo joins the wall bearing the photographs of all past heads of council. She is the 39th head of council since the townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incorporation 153 years ago.

Council history comes alive From front page But like other former council members attending the unveiling, Thompson expressed admiration for the project. So did Mae Watts, whose husband served 22 years on council and who died only last October. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very nice of them to have it,â&#x20AC;? she said of the wall. The 11 displayed photos included three of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Redâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Watts and fellow council members, two as deputy-reeve in the 1980s and one as reeve, from 1988 to 1991. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great. I like the history,â&#x20AC;? said another past councillor, Rick Clemow, who served three terms from 1991 to 2000. MAYORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PHOTO Heins was clearly pleased to become the 39th head of council to have her photo placed on the back wall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was always a great pleasure to be the mayor of the Town of Renfrew,â&#x20AC;? said Heins, who admitted her first minutes as mayor created some hesitation. She recalled looking at the back wall and realizing each council head shown on the back wall was now dead. The previous photo was placed 11 years ago when Howie Haramis died in office, leaving Heins to be appointed by council as his successor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so proud of that, so proud to be hanging beside my mentor on the back wall, Howie Haramis.â&#x20AC;? Heins said it was extremely important to attend the ceremony, especially since she had spent 25 years on council: â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was very, very important to be here, and to recognize those people who are here as (past and present) council members.â&#x20AC;? She noted the bouquet of flowers in the room came from her, as she invited past council members or members of their family to take home a flower as a memento. Holding one of those flowers, past councillor Jeff Scott, said of the new wall of council history, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fantastic. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s incredible the number of people who have served the town.â&#x20AC;?

For his three terms on council, from 1980 to 1988, Scott says he earned â&#x20AC;&#x153;an educationâ&#x20AC;? about how the town is run. Tanya Campbell and Sheena Pilgrim also attended, to see the photos of their mom, Lois LeClaire, who died of cancer in 2005. She was a councillor in the 1990s and early 2000s. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think mother would have loved it,â&#x20AC;? said Pilgrim of the new wall. â&#x20AC;&#x153;She absolutely loved her time on council. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where she needed to be when she retired from teaching.â&#x20AC;? The idea for the project came from former councillor Earl Bennett. It was to be a 150th-anniversary project in 2008, but didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t happen when Bennett died in 2007. Coun. Gail Cole subsequently undertook the project. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m pleased that they like it,â&#x20AC;? said Cole while watching the small crowd scrutinize the names and photos of past council members. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wish we had more pictures, but it was hard to find many pictures before 1982.â&#x20AC;?

Sarah Campbell points to a photo of her grandmother, Lois LeClaire, when she was a town councillor in the 1990s.

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Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sure weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve all seen how people try to deďŹ&#x201A;ect attention away from themselves or some other agenda they are trying to legitimize - by using irrelevant issues to justify their actions. As an example of such conduct - the Resources Ministry claims that stocking trout in Muskrat Lake â&#x20AC;&#x153;has increased tourism and beneďŹ ted local businesses.â&#x20AC;? Well even if that were true â&#x20AC;&#x153;increased tourism and moneyâ&#x20AC;? HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH THE 4 CENTRAL ISSUES - which are the arbitrary stocking of lake trout - the survival of our Rainbow Smelt - water pollution and a 1000 foot development setback - because even if a million tourists spent a billion dollars locally, SO WHAT? Once the Rainbow smelt are gone - theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re gone forever - and all the â&#x20AC;&#x153;tourist moneyâ&#x20AC;? in the world - will never bring them back. Nevertheless - I suppose several Bass tournaments every year do qualify as a minor business gain, but Bass ďŹ shermen come here - TO FISH BASS - NOT TROUT! As for â&#x20AC;&#x153;increased tourismâ&#x20AC;? spending a lot of money locally because of â&#x20AC;&#x153;trout ďŹ shingâ&#x20AC;? local businesses disagree! However â&#x20AC;&#x153;increased tourismâ&#x20AC;? has contributed â&#x20AC;&#x153;somethingâ&#x20AC;? to our area - and thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the introductory dose of â&#x20AC;&#x153;ZEBRA MUSSELSâ&#x20AC;? that now contaminate Muskrat Lake. As a result of this particular â&#x20AC;&#x153;increased tourism beneďŹ tâ&#x20AC;? Muskrat Lake is now like all the other lakes in Ontario plagued with this introduced species except we can go them one better - because we have another introduced species in our lake â&#x20AC;&#x153;SENECA LAKE TROUTâ&#x20AC;? who are decimating our Rainbow Smelt - and we all know who introduced lake trout donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we? Indeed we do - and to give you an idea of exactly what these people are thinking - when a Whitewater politician challenged a Ministry spokesman about their trout - stocking program in 2002 he was told - â&#x20AC;&#x153;we control the lake and we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to ask permission from anyone.â&#x20AC;? Well thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a pretty highhanded pronouncement coming from a Ministry functionary who is essentially - a public servant paid by Ontario taxpayers - and such overbearing loudmouths need to be brought to heel. Folks seldom do I ever believe in â&#x20AC;&#x153;coincidencesâ&#x20AC;? - because often the â&#x20AC;&#x153;coincidenceâ&#x20AC;? everyone else sees is not a coincidence at all - for example when I learned the Ministry stopped stocking â&#x20AC;&#x153;SMALL TROUTâ&#x20AC;? in 2002 - and began stocking â&#x20AC;&#x153;LARGE TROUTâ&#x20AC;? instead - while simultaneously imposing a 300 meter setback around Muskrat Lake - I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see that as any â&#x20AC;&#x153;coincidence.â&#x20AC;? Because back in 1978 the Ministry of Natural Resources tested 200 Ontario Lakes (including Muskrat Lake) which showed - MUSKRAT LAKE WAS THE WORST POLLUTED OF ALL - but that didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to bother them for the next 24 years until 2002 - because during all of those 24 years they kept on dumping lake trout into - the worst polluted lake of the 200 tested - in spite of their 1978 ďŹ nding - BUT WHY? Does â&#x20AC;&#x153;agendaâ&#x20AC;? come to mind - or was the simultaneous stocking of 42,000 - 12 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 17 inch trout and a development setback in 2002 - just another one of those â&#x20AC;&#x153;coincidencesâ&#x20AC;? - YOU DECIDE! Meanwhile - the 42,000 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sub Adult - trout dumped in our lake since 2002 are not getting any smaller - theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting bigger - and because they have no predators, this artiďŹ cial imbalance must be corrected - or the Rainbow smelt are ďŹ nished - because its clear the Ministries trout stocking program - funded with public money - has not served them well. To sum up - thank you all for hearing me out.

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The Renfrew Mercury - May 19, 2011

Police On May 5, 2011 at about 3:30 p.m., three pre-teen children were returning home from school, walking on Hall Avenue at Barr Street. A small

Tip leads OPP to arrest On May 4, police received an anonymous tip about an impaired driver in the area of Eady Road. Police investigated and a 56-yearold Renfrew man was charged. Upon investigating the suspectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vehicle, two firearms were found on the front floor of the vehicle. One was loaded. The man was charged with careless use of a firearm and will appear in Renfrew Court on July 27. MISCHIEF On May 2, two incidents of car keying were reported to Renfrew OPP. No suspects are reported. On May 7 a call was received from a neighbour who lives below the Precious Pets store advising that someone had broken the glass door to the business. Six people were seen leaving the scene but no suspects have been identified. Const. Jeff Cassidy is investigating a call of damage to a hunt camp in Greater Madawaska. Windows were smashed and screens slashed. No entry was gained and there are no suspects. On May 8, another smashed window incident occurred at a residence between Vanjumar Road and Campbell Drive. Const. Andre Kolkowski reported there is a suspect in this case. The general public is encouraged to report any suspicious activities, people or vehicles when they are occurring, and to report all cases of property damage or mischief. Often solving one crime will lead to the successful conclusion of others. RIDE PROGRAM There were 175 vehicles checked during RIDE programs recently. Five Liquor Licence Act tickets were issued. Alcohol-related collisions remain one of the leading causes of injury and death on our highways. The Renfrew OPP is committed to public safety, saving lives and reducing crime on our highways. We ask the public for their assistance by making the wise choices by not drinking and driving and by reporting to the police when you see or suspect an impaired driver. MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISIONS Renfrew OPP responded to 15 motor vehicle collisions since May 2. Several were as a result of animals on the roadways. In one incident involving an ATV, a 40-year-old male was taken by ambulance to Renfrew Victoria Hospital with laboured breathing, back and stomach pain and was later transported to Ottawa Civic Hospital for treatment.

red car, occupied by an adult male and female approached the children, asking them if they would like a ride. The vehicle then approached an-

other young person before leaving without any children. The suspects were a white male and white female, both

in their 20s. The OPP want to remind parents and caregivers to talk to their children and remind them to practice personal safety at all times.

Check out www.opp.ca. Anyone with information is asked to call Renfrew OPP at 613 432-3211 or 1-888-3101122.

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Attempt to lure students

Editorial

The Renfrew Mercury - May 19, 2011

EDITORIAL

Highway safety saves lives any press releases pass through a news room every day, but one always hits close to home. Living next to the TransCanada Highway 17 comes with its own risks. More people are travelling through the region, and with more people travelling, police report traffic collisions are more frequent. To stem the tide of tragedy, OPP vehicles will be stationed at key locations to remind people that safe driving habits save lives and reduce injuries on our roadways. The focus of Canada Road Safety Week is on behaviours that reduce risks for drivers, passengers and other road users: sober and alert driving, seat belt use, and refraining from all aspects of aggressive driving. “Road safety is everyone’s responsibility – from making the choice to drive responsibly or to report a suspected impaired or aggressive driver,” says Renfrew OPP detachment commander Staff-Sergeant Colin Slight. “The effect of highway crashes is wide reaching and we need the support of the overall majority of drivers to curb the unwanted

behaviours of those who continue to drive in an unsafe manner.” According to police statistics, in the Renfrew OPP detachment area, there have been 17 deaths and 388 persons injured over the last three and a half years related to vehicle collisions. “These are just numbers, but they represent a lot of pain and heartache, that could have been prevented for members of our community,” says a new release from the Renfrew OPP. In support of Canada Road Safety Week, the Renfrew OPP is participating in educational and enforcement activities that will support its public safety mandate to save lives and reduce crime on our highways. The OPP will also be placing a further emphasis on distracted driving during this same period. Canada Road Safety Week is sponsored by Transport Canada, endorsed by police and is part of Road Safety Strategy 2015, which has a goal of making Canada’s roads the safest in the world. Enjoy a safe and happy weekend.

Holiday happenings: 21 suggestions for Saturday, May 21 The May long weekend is here, bringing with it all the promise of good times in good weather. To mark the unofficial start of summer, here are 21 things to do this Saturday, May 21 in our 15,000-household readership area. 1. Park it. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy it in O’Brien Park next to the historic Swinging Bridge. Or take your picnic to Civitan Park in Cobden, Barnet Park in Calabogie or Eganville’s Centennial Park. 2. You scream, I scream. Treat the family to ice cream at Tracey’s Dairy on Lorne Street in Renfrew. 3. Pick a flick. Catch a matinee or evening show at the historic O’Brien Theatre on Raglan Street. Playing Saturday: Pirates of the Caribbean: A Stranger Tide, 1:30, 7 and 9:30 p.m.; and Thor, 1:30, 7 and 9:15 p.m. The original theatre opened on June 25, 1930 and today it is home to the largest operational theatre organ in Canada. 4. Be a book worm. Drop by

your local library, choose a book and pledge to read more this summer. 5. Shake a leg. Take a stroll along Renfrew’s Millennium Trail – the former CNR railbed – to Ma-Te-Way Park. If you feel ambitious, check out the fitness trails behind the community centre. Or just open your own front door and take a stroll through your neigbourhood. 6. Remember year-round. Stop at the Legion cenotaph in Renfrew’s Low Square, Horton, Calabogie, Cobden, Douglas or Eganville and read the names. There is also an airforce memorial in RCAF Park near the old Renfrew beach. 7. Feeling artsy? Take a drive to Burnstown to visit its many galleries, or check out local artwork in Renfrew at Donohue’s Art & Frame, Stone Meadows Gallery or on display in the windows of downtown merchants. 8. A history of service. Visit Renfrew’s three longest-established main street retail stores: Scott’s Shoes (est. 1895), Scott’s

LUCY HASS MISCELLANY Hardware (est. 1917) and Fraser’s Clothes Shop (est. 1891). 9. Buy local. Stock up at farmers’ markets from 8 a.m. to noon in Renfrew (Railway Avenue at Low Square). 10. Stomach growling? Enjoy a hamburger and milk shake at Odi’s Kingburger Drive-thru which has served the community since 1970. Or visit one of Renfrew’s longest-established restaurants: Flamingo (remember The Swinger?), Coco Jarry’s (once Jim’s Restaurant), Rocky Mountain House (The Sunset) and Finnigan’s Roadhouse. 11. Au naturel. A feature 500million years in the making, the Bonnechere Caves (six kilometres from Douglas on Fourth Chute Road) was an Attractions Canada gold-medal winner for top natural outdoor site. For tour information, visit www.

bonnecherecaves. 12. Dip an oar. Canoe or kayak one of the many beautiful lakes, rivers and creeks in the region. Check out local paddle routes at www.ottawavalley.org. 13. Gone fishin’. Pickerel and pike seasons open this Saturday. For Fisheries Management Zone 15 regulations and outlets where you can purchase oneday to one-year licences, visit Ontario.ca/fishing. 14. Tee it up. Enjoy an 18hole round of golf at the Renfrew Golf Club, Dragonfly Golf Links, Calabogie Highlands, Whitetail Golf Club or Oaks of Cobden. 15. Hit the road. Print off an online map of Renfrew and area and tour the back roads, enjoying everything from the majestic Mount St. Patrick Parish and Holy Well to the historic remnants of an old water-powered sawmill at Balaclava. 16. Pedal power. Bicycle the K&P Trail (former K&P rail line) from Admaston-Bromley Township to Calabogie.

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17. Thank a farmer. Feel the spirit of the season, driving through Renfrew County’s agricultural heartland in AdmastonBromley, Horton, Whitewater, Bonnechere Valley and North Algona Wilberforce. Farmers are busy in their fields, so be sure to wave a friendly thankyou. 18. Feeling adventurous? Tackle the world-class whitewater rafting opportunities on the Ottawa River. 19. History relived. Visit the Bonnechere Museum in Eganville for a stroll through time. 20. Roll a few. Bowl a few frames at the fully-licensed Opeongo Bowlodrome. Public bowling is available this Saturday from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. The cost is only $3.50 a game. The lanes close for the season next weekend and won’t re-open until the fall. For more information, call 613-432-6864. 21. Most important of all, have a safe and happy May long weekend, enjoying all that Renfrew and area has to offer. Publisher’s Liability: The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever arising from errors in advertisements beyond actual amount paid for space used by the part of the advertisement containing the error. The publisher shall not be liable for non-insertion of any advertisement. the publisher will not knowingly publish any advertisement which is illegal, misleading or offensive. The contents of this newspaper are protected by copyright and may be used only for your personal non-commercial purposes. All other rights are reserved and commercial use is prohibited. Permission to republish any material must be sought from the relevant copyright owner.

Letters to the editor

To the editor: The Lumber Kings are Crowned National Junior A Champs. Proof everything is right with competitive hockey in the valley, or is it? This past week (May 13) hockey fans around the Valley were glued to TSN watching the Pembroke Lumber Kings finish off the most remarkable season in their history with a win at the RBC Cup. Making the victory even sweeter is the

fact the Sheldon Keefe’s team is packed with local talent, including Petawawa’s Matthew Peca and Nathan Siydock, Arnprior’s Kyle Just and Ben Reinhardt and Pembroke’s Lucas Gonu, Matthew Boudens and Brandon Gagne. Surely, this must be a sign that all is right in the development of top level talent in the Ottawa Valley. Or is it? This past week, the executive of District 5, which controls hockey in the Val-

All residents deserve representation To the editor: I would like to take the opportunity to respond to the letter from Denis Gauthier RE: more noise at GM council. He wonders why the committee even bothers to discuss the noise level issues brought on by the CMP and a lack of understanding for the term “best interest of the community at large.” I would suggest to him that all residents living in Greater Madawaska deserve representation at council meetings. The noise generated by the CMP will negatively affect some as it did in the past, the present and the future. Therefore it will always be an issue that will be

addressed yearly. How nice it is for Mr. Gauthier that the noise emanating from the CMP has not changed his lifestyle! How about having some compassion for those residents who sit inside their homes on a beautiful sunny day because they cannot tolerate the noise of racing vehicles on the track. I am fortunate to live far enough from the track. While the noise can be annoying, it is bearable. I do feel sorry for the many residents who are negatively affected by CMP and hope their interests will always be addressed at council meetings. Cathy Olmstead Burnstown

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ley, voted to not allow AA hockey for Major Atom players and also put motions on the table to cancel AA hockey for Minor Midget and Major Midget players. The question remains why? Hockey Canada’s mission statement reads “Lead, develop, and promote positive hockey experiences.” Hockey Canada also believes “in a positive hockey experience for all participants” and “in the value of hard work, determination,

the pursuit of excellence.” Why does District 5 not believe in allowing for positive hockey experiences and the pursuit of excellence for the best minor hockey players in the Ottawa Valley? In the past, the Valley’s best minor hockey players started playing AA hockey at Major Atom for the Ottawa Valley Titans. See ‘Hockey’, Page 12

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Future of competitive hockey up for debate in June

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Having the courage to be happy To the editor: Everywhere, people are trying to be happy. But few ever are. Why? Because they don’t know how. I have heard immigrants from other lands tell each other how inferior Canadian culture is; but the truth is that they live the same way. The essence of every culture is identical: Take whatever you can get away with taking. Bully anyone you can get away with bullying. Find some way to feel superior to others, through competition or a class system or belonging to a select group or through wealth or race or religion or education or age or whatever. Everything in our cultures worldwide is about appearances: appearing to be stronger, better, smarter, wealthier than the next guy. Some say that “Me, myself and I” is the motto of the boomer generation. In truth, it is the motto of every generation and every culture. Religions tell us to be kind, but most people — and especially those who purport to be grand examples of religious devotion — follow the dictates of culture,

not the concepts promoted by their own religion. The result is that politicians and bureaucrats call themselves “the ruling class” and do whatever benefits their own sense of omnipotence regardless of the devastation they cause to their country and its people. Lawyers get criminals out of jail and put innocent people into jail. Companies pay as little as possible to suppliers and employees while jacking up their prices on a regular basis and otherwise mistreating customers (and then wonder why they keep losing business). But it’s not just the rich and powerful who are abusive. School kids try to push older people off the sidewalk. Employees who are mistreated at work go home and beat up the spouse and kids, or run other drivers off the road, or take a whack at street signs and mailboxes. Men who lack the courage to stand up to their bullies commit rape or get together with friends and gang up on some lone person to make themselves feel manly. Virtually everybody looks down their noses at people who are poor. And large numbers

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of people of all ages and backgrounds and social status hide in drugs, cigarettes, alcohol, sweets, Internet surfing, workaholism, empty chatter, wheeling-and-dealing, or sex in an attempt to feel better. All these people try so hard to feel good, doing the same useless things over and over and over. What’s the answer? Kindness: Doing the right thing when the opportunity arises, like stopping on the highway to help a stranded motorist and not expecting to be paid it. Giving time, money, attention,

or effort and not expecting to be reimbursed. Accepting other people as they are instead of trying to control them or put them down or harm them. Even the penniless can be generous with smiles, greetings, compliments, and other acts of kindness. And they feel richer for it than any Gates or Trump ever will. Our world culture holds up strength as valuable, yet it praises acts of weakness: Only the weak need to control and abuse other people to feel powerful or safe. Only the weak steal from

others. Only the weak need to feel superior to others on any pretext. Only the weak cannot afford to truly befriend or love another person or to be kind to people and animals and nature. If you have the courage, practise being kind. It will give a greater high than drugs or chocolate or profit or power ever can. And you won’t need to hide anymore. Yours truly, Allison Azulay Renfrew

Letters to the editor areas of our town. The downtown is decorated so nicely with some beautiful lights and the streets are kept so nice and clean by Doug Holmes, I feel it is a shame

that something cannot be done about the neglect of those old lines. Brush needs to be trimmed back and a little cleaning up would really help with the image we are trying

to portray to welcome our visitors and tourists. One other item I would like to mention is the street light at Hall and Raglan Street. I feel another few seconds of

green coming off the boulevard into our downtown would keep things moving along that corner a little faster. Anita Agnew Renfrew

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Clean up rail property

To the editor: I am writing this letter to complain about the way the OVR maintains the property along the old railway tracks that travel along several main

Letter to the editor

Hockey Continued from Page 9 Last year this option was taken away, leaving players below the Major Peewee level with nowhere to play top level competitive hockey. The only local option was Competitive B, which falls well below A, AA and AAA. Luckily, a group of dedicated hockey parents stepped up and created the Upper Ottawa Valley Aces AA hockey organization. For the past four years the Aces have continued to slowly expand, starting with a single team and this past year, fielding five teams from Major Peewee to Major Midget. In only four years, the Aces have made quite a mark in Ontario at the AA level, winning numerous tournaments and having teams ranked in the top 10. In addition, numerous players have graduated to

the AAA level with the Ottawa Valley Titans, while others have moved on to play for the Junior A Pembroke Lumber Kings and the Junior B Arnprior Packers and Renfrew Timberwolves. Most recently, Aces alumni Stephen Cooney and Blake Lemoine were drafted into the OHL. This year, the Aces were committed to completing their roster of teams by adding Major Atom and Minor Peewee. The addition of these last two teams is very important as it allows the Aces to begin player development at the same time as all the other organizations in the league. The Valley is already at a competitive disadvantage as it does not run a tiered novice program or a Minor Atom A program. As well, the Aces had already pledged to the neighboring district that they would expand down to Atom to stop the flood of

players looking for crossboundary transfers into District 4. The Aces ran a meeting in the early spring that was well-attended by over 65 parents who intended to allow their children to try out for these two teams. Feedback from parents and children was fantastic. Everything looked rosy, but then the adults stepped in to ruin a children’s game. Petty feuds, jealousies and an inability to recognize what is best for all kids led District 5 to deny the expansion to Major Atom and now they have decided to attack the Midget program which ran successfully last year. The question remains why? Why can’t kids in the Valley play AA hockey in Atom? Clearly, the numbers across the Valley show it will be successful. Why can’t kids in the Valley play AA hockey in midget so they can have a better chance a advancing

on to the junior ranks? The answer is because District 5 believes they should decide what is best for the kids in the Valley, not the parents. Hockey is about having fun, building relationships and developing skills at a level which matches the skill of each child. The parents in the Valley should have the opportunity to decide at which level of hockey their children should play. District 5’s annual general meeting is in Cobden at 7 p.m. June 9 at the Legion. You can support the Upper Ottawa Valley Aces’ desire for a seven-team organization by showing up and voicing your displeasure with District 5’s desire to not allow local kids the opportunity to play AA hockey from atom to midget. All the other kids in Ontario have the opportunity, why don’t ours? Sincerely, Terry Serviss Westmeath

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McNab Days Scottish Festival ‘Calling the Clans’ JOHN CARTER john.carter@metroland.com

The Scottish Festival event committee is in running ‘full kilt’ as it gears up for McNab Days, McNab-Baeside’s annual celebration of heritage and rural living. The committee is responsible for two events. The ‘Calling of the Clans’ Ceilidh will launch McNab Days at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 23 with a family picnic, concert and the Calling of the Clans ceremony at Waba Cottage Museum. A Scottish Festival will be held on the Museum grounds Sunday, June 26. The Ceilidh will feature entertainment from 7 to 9 p.m. by a variety of local talent. While families are encouraged to bring a picnic, the Lions Club will have food for purchase. Please bring your own blankets/lawn chairs. At 9 p.m., the Calling of the Clans will occur. It is an ancient tradition where clans gather around a bonfire symbolic of unity and commitment to family and community, both core values in McNab-Braeside. Each clan representative (chief) is provided with a torch. When a particular clan is ‘called’, its Chief affirms in res-

onate tones that, yes, the clan is indeed present, provides a brief overview of the clan’s legacy, and proceeds to toss the torch in the bonfire to the accompaniment of shouts of acclamation from other members of the clan. Fortunately, in McNab-Braeside the definition of clan extends well beyond traditional Scottish family names to include any family, business, church or community group that wishes to participate. Mayors from neighbouring municipalities will be invited. The Pikwakanagan plans to participate, enriching the experience with an Algonquin perspective on clan. The more chiefs and clans that participate, the more fun to be had. Later that week, on Sunday, the Scottish Festival commences with a community Worship Service at 11 a.m. in museum church. Luncheon items will be available from the Lions Club, White Lake Women’s Institute and Glasgow United Church. Heritage displays by local families, the Arnprior McNabBraeside Archives and Celtic artisans, including the Kippen Road Tartan weaver Bob Hinchley, will fill the afternoon, along with musicians.

Raring to go are the McNab Days Scottish Festival Committee. Meeting regularly to plan the Calling of the Clans event June 23 and the Scottish Festival June 26, from left, are Neil Masson, Mary Campbell, Susan Gillan, Mackie McLaren, Aldene Styles and Bob Smith. Photo by John Carter A Pipe Tattoo, led by the Arnprior McNab Pipe Band, will perform at 1 p.m. on the grounds behind the Waba Cottage Museum. The festival will run to about 4 p.m. Those wishing to volunteer for the Ceilidh and/or Scottish

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The Renfrew Mercury - May 19, 2011

RON JAMES COMING TO THE VALLEY Comedian Ron James is coming to the Upper Ottawa Valley to do a benefit concert for Valley Heritage Radio at the Pembroke Festival Hall on Sunday, May 29. A star on both Global and CBC Television networks, as well as being voted Canadian Comedian of the Year, James has taken over the coveted 9 p.m. Friday time-slot on CBC Television with The Ron James Show. Tickets available only at the Festival Hall Box Office or by calling 613-735-2182.

Enjoy an afternoon with Mary Cook IRENE ROBILLARD

As part of a fun-filled day, Burnstown United Church is proud to announce that Mary Cook will be sharing some of her stories at their church on Saturday, May 28 at 1:30 p.m, followed by an authentic Celtic Tea, Mary Cook was born and raised in the Ottawa Valley. Her wonderful stories of growing up in the Depression on a farm in Renfrew County were broadcast over the CBC for many years and are now heard on Valley Heritage Radio every Saturday morning. As well, Mary continues to write for many newspapers and magazines. She has carved a niche as one of Eastern Ontario’s most prolific writers, folklorists and historians. Mary is the author of 11 books, with the latest one, This Then was Home, published in the fall of 2007. Her books give a true and colourful history of life in Canada during the Depression years, and are used extensively by teachers. One of Mary’s stories, which appears in Liar Liar Pants on Fire, is included in a

In front, Vanessa Farmer, at left, and Emily Helferty of Douglas will share the role of Annie in the upcoming Two Rivers Musical Productions performance in Arnprior. Also in the cast are, back row from left, Jayci Whalen, Taylor Gillan, Mallory Brumm, Danielle Kubiseski, Katie Carry, Jaclyn Gillan and Olivia Smart.

Helferty to share lead in Annie Emily Helferty of Douglas shares the lead role in an upcoming production of the classic musical Annie. A new local music theatre company – Two Rivers Musical Productions - is bringing the show to the stage of Arnprior District High School June 2 to 4. Set in 1933 New York City, Annie chronicles the adventures of 11-year-

old heroine Annie as she searches for the parents she never knew. Helferty will play the lead role Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m. while Vanessa Farmer of Braeside is Annie Thursday at 7 p.m. and for Saturday’s 1 p.m. matinee. Two Rivers Musical Productions was founded by Bernie Miller, Lisa Webber and Marisa Bosa to provide a venue for the

wealth of musical and technical talent in the area. “It’s a lot of work but we have a wonderful cast and crew who are very dedicated and talented,” says stage director Miller. Tickets cost $12 for adults and $8 for those under 18 years. They are available in Renfrew at Sweet’s Décor and online at www.tworiversmusicals.ca.

Grade 6 reader. Many of her stories are in tape form for the visually impaired and she receives no remuneration for these much loved narrations. Following the story telling, enjoy an authentic Celtic Tea created by Mary Campbell of Glendochart Farm near Arnprior. Her menu will include Devonshire teas, smoked salmon and spinach tarties, Highland Chicken puffs, Celtic Beef balls, shortbread and buttered Scotch tarts. The cost is $15 to enjoy both Mary Cook’s reminisces as well as the Celtic Tea. Tickets may be obtained at the door or from Jane Flain at 613-433-3389. Earlier in the day, Burnstown United Church will be busy with a plant and bake sale, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch begins at 11 a.m., with soup and sandwich for $5. A silent auction will be open to take bids during the day, closing at the end of the Celtic Tea. Join us for a busy, entertaining, funfilled day at Burnstown United Church. All proceeds go to the Burnstown United Church’s operating fund.

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RCI’s music department hosted it spring concert Sunday. Above, the concert band is led by student director Keegan Melville.

RCI hosts annual spring concert DEBORAH FOOHEY

Renfrew Collegiate is in full swing with the many activities May brings! Soccer, tennis, badminton and track and field are keeping many of our students active and very busy. The Renfrew County track and field championships were held on Wednesday, May 11. The track and field team is to be congratulated on a strong showing at the county meet. There were many standout performances, including those by Josh Thero, Blair MacKenzie, Colleen Fleury, Abe Ellement, Sam Agnew, Kauri Dahl, Nick Gill and Logan Goulette. Highlights of the day included SaraLyn Deslaurier’s five gold medals, Hillary MacMillan’s four gold medals and Mikaela Barnes victory in the 1,500 metres. Saralyn and Hillary both won county medals as the top performers in their respective categories. Thirty five of our athletes move on to EOSSAA May 19 and 20. Congratulations to the team on a great effort. Our annual Bonnie Kerr Cancer Carnival was held on Friday, May 13. This fun event supports of our annual Relay for Life fundraiser to be held on Friday, May 27. Children of all ages were welcomed to Ma-Te-Way to join in the fun. Relay

for Life has proven to be a fantastic event over the past years. In this, our fifth annual event, we hope to raise $90,000 to add to the $250,000 raised in the past four years. The Renfrew Collegiate music department held its annual spring concert on Sunday, May 15. The appreciative crowd was treated to selections performed by the jazz and concert bands as well as several solos and a small ensemble. Eric Holmes sang and played guitar, Keegan Melville played three bass solos and Chris Rigby wowed the crowd on the piano with his version of New York State of Mind. Making their debut at the concert was the newly-formed “bucket band.” a percussion ensemble played entirely with various sized buckets. Audience members enjoyed delicious refreshments at intermission prepared by the musicians. The afternoon was enjoyed by performers and audience alike. Our jazz band will be performing at the Central Public School Fun Fair on Wednesday, June 8. Come out and hear the band and have a great time at the fun fair. As we get to the end of a busy extracurricular season, our students are focusing on preparing for their final projects and exams. Best wishes for a safe and happy holiday weekend.

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rage and bake sale at Mallory’s in Ottawa, at Carling and Viscount. The sale will help us get Mallory to her goal. Together we have raised $3,353 to date. “The staff and volunteers at the weekend office have been great. They call with encouragement and ideas to help us reach our goals. They have banners and brochures available for us for our events. Next year we want to go bigger – more walkers on our team means more money raised for this cause. “Christina has a friend who will come and do a benefit concert for us and she also knows a great band who will try to help us out as well. I’ve contacted someone who knows about putting on these types of concerts and we’re confident that we can raise even more money,” she says. If you’re interested in pitching in, call Wiechenthal at 613-6235856 or check the event website.

The Valley Gals are participating in the June 4 Weekend to End Women’s Cancers. They are Mallory, Christina and Vicki Weichenthal. and proceeds continue to fund innovative research, treatment, and prevention programs for breast and gynecologic cancers at Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation. “It is an experience like no other I have had. The emotions, courage and strength of everyone involved is absolutely amazing,” says Wiechenthal. “I am very much looking forward to the walk this year. My niece and I have reached our goal and we added another team member last month, my daughter, Mallory. “We are now helping Mallory to reach her goal. We are doing the one-day, 32-km walk

and need to raise a minimum of $1,250. “We have a great support team, in particular Denise, who has gone door to door in Kincardine rallying for our team. They’ve been busy locally, too. “Friends and family have donated generously and we held a bake sale at the White Lake Store in April which raised over $300. We have been making homemade cookies and chocolates, and have mugs, bracelets and teddy bears for sale, which are continuing to sell well. The last push for us will be the long weekend in May when we will be having a ga-

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The Big Bike for Heart and Stroke made its annual trip to this part of the Ottawa Valley May 11, and Ann Henry and Charlene Doherty of the Heart and Stroke Foundation were ecstatic with the pledge money the people of Renfrew were able to collect. “This is outstanding. This is fantastic,” Doherty said of the $10,027.84 raised by a combined six teams. When adding that total to its recent success, riders of the 30person bike have raised $760,300 during its wave through the area. “That’s just in the past two weeks,” Henry said. “That includes Lanark-Leeds-Grenville and Renfrew County, and we still have two more days and three towns (Perth, Kemptville and Prescott) to go.” Renfrew team totals were Quail Creek Retirement Centre $2,890; Keeping Young Spa $2,629.66; Curvy Girls $1,454.50; Tubman Marketing Inc. $1,185; Wal-Mart $1,171.68; and Staples $697. Individually, Marilyn Abercrombie of Keeping Young Spa led the way by collecting an impressive $2,059.66.

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Marilyn Abercrombie impressed organizers at the Big Bike for Heart and Stroke last Wednesday when she strolled up for the ride with $2,059.66 in pledges. This year’s Big Bike base was the parking lot at Wal-Mart. It had originated from Finnigan’s Roadhouse for several years. “(It’s) a great day in Renfrew. We love coming to Renfrew,” Doherty said. “The people are good.”

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Colleen Fleury of the Renfrew Collegiate Institute Raiders wins the junior girls shot put at the county track and field championships in Arnprior; middle: RCI long jumper Anthony Burton; at right: third-place senior javelin thrower David Brett of Opeongo High School. Mercury photos by Steve Newman

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There was a sea of red at the Renfrew County high school track and field meet, as the Arnprior District High School Redmen dominated for the second straight year. The Renfrew Collegiate Institute Raiders used to prevail at this meet. Before last year’s meet, the Raiders failed to win the overall title only twice in 16 years. Now the Redmen have won two straight years and are looking to start a long win streak of their own. They certainly showed they meant business at Wednesday’s (May 11) meet in Arnprior by more than doubling the Raiders’ totals. Final unofficial totals showed ADHS with 1,083 points, RCI 505, Fellowes High School, 352, General Panet 258, Bishop Smith 195, Opeongo High School 141, Mackenzie 136, MVDHS of Barry’s Bay 118, St. Joseph’s 116.5, Jeanne Lajoie 59, and Ecole L’Equinoxe 14.5. Several Raiders advanced to this week’s Eastern Ontario Secondary School Athletic Association meet in Brockville, but the Redmen ruled the roost with 72 qualifiers. Seven meet records also fell. None belonged to the Raiders, but Kurtis Leclaire completed a perfect five-year winning streak

in shot put. After winning two midget, and single junior and senior titles, he repeated as senior champion despite what he termed a “horrible” performance of 13.568 metres. But consider the context. The 265-pound Calabogie resident, who holds down a carpentry job and does weekend work in the bush, is recovering from a hip injury suffered during the Renfrew Timberwolves junior hockey season. Also, he says he competed mainly because he was asked to, and because he likes his throws coach, John Scott. He didn’t disappoint, leading the Raiders to a strong 1-2-4 finish in senior boys’ shot put, as Abe Ellement took second in 12.39 and Taylor Wilson fourth in 11.75. Earlier in the day the 6-foot-3 Leclaire also won the senior discus, in another RCI 1-2-4 finish, as Ellement threw 38.14 and fourth-place TC Fraser 36.73. RCI swept all three senior boys’ throwing events, as Brennan Inglis won the javelin in 43.14 metres. Several Raiders advanced to this week’s Eastern Ontario Secondary School Association meet in Brockville, but the Redmen dominated, with 72 qualifiers from among 108 individual competitors. “That’s the biggest thing,”

said Joe Lavoie, one of the Redmen coaches. “We were certainly thrilled to repeat, and hopefully we’ll continue to build and threepeat next year.” Seven meet records also fell, including five to Arnprior District High School. Leading the way was Redmen junior Jacob Plunkett, whose 100- and 200-metre times of 11.4 and 23.3 seconds better the respective meet marks of 11.5 and

23.9. The Redmen also set records with junior high jumper Cody Moore leaping 1.70, to break the old mark by four centimetres, and Taylor Doran winning the senior girls’ pole vault in 2.15 metres. The Redmen’s final meet mark, of 45.2 seconds, in the senior boys’ 4 x 100-metre relay, came while using two runners who hadn’t competed in the senior 100-metre final.

In the relay, the order was Jesse Andrews, who won the long jump; Sean Dey, who was a close second in the 100 final; Ty Whitelock, who was second in 400-metre hurdles; and Andrew McAuley, who won the 100 final. The other meet record-breakers were from Fellowes High School: Katie Klatt in junior discus, at 30.97 metres, and Julie Ethier, who tied the senior girls high jump mark of 1.60 metres. See ‘Track’, Page 23

Senators fans still cheering Dany It was a weekend to feast on some of sports’ bigger names. Here is a sample of the things overheard after some less-thanstar-studded performances.

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Senators fans cheer: Dany Heatley looked on from the penalty box as Henrik Sedin scored the winning goal in Vancouver’s 3-2 win over San Jose Sunday.

Tiger Woods left the Players Championship after nine holes Thursday because he is 35 and had a knee injury. Other sources say Tiger was 42 and had a triple bogey.

So far so good: The Chicago Bulls have drawn first blood in their NBA Eastern Conference final with the Miami Heat, winning by 21 points. Most people outside of Florida are rooting for Miami’s big three of LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to not win a championship. Tiger by the tail: It was said

On pace for 77: On the plus side, Jose Bautista is off to an amazing start. As of Monday morning, the slugging outfielder, who has missed eight of the Blue Jays 40 games, was on pace to hit 77 home runs. Bautista has 16 round-trippers in the 32 games he has played. The most games he can play is 154, which means his 77 home

runs wouldn’t need an asterisk. Remember the 61 HRs by Roger Maris? Playoff update: Before the two conference finals began, our forecast was Tampa Bay and San Jose, both in six games. Overall, I am 8-and-4 in the 2010-11 Stanley Cup playoffs. * * * Vancouver’s last trip to the Western final was in 1994. It was an all-Canadian matchup with the Canucks prevailing over the Toronto Maple Leafs. And for this week: Boston is looking to end a Stanley Cup drought dating back to 1972. Who was the captain of the Bruins when they topped the New York Rangers in six games?

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The Renfrew Raiders senior girls soccer team kicked aside three opponents to nail down first place in the Upper Ottawa Valley High School Athletic Association Thursday afternoon at Pembroke’s Riverside Park. Buoyed by five Rachel Folkema goals and two shutouts from keeper Shelby Inglis, the Raider girls blanked the Bishop Smith Crusaders 1-0, Fellowes Falcons 3-0 and topped the General Panet Panthers 4-1 to clinch first place with a 5-1-and-1 record. Brianna Yolkowskie added two goals and Mae Donohue one. Folkema had all three in the win

over Fellowes. Coach Ed Oegema said the play of midfielders Caitlin Dougherty, Carissa Rathwell and Maddie Kubiseski was instrumental in the wins. Playoffs ran yesterday (Wednesday afternoon) at Riverside Park. The RCI senior boys blanked Fellowes and Bishop Smith 1-0 and General Panet 2-0. Colton Nichol, Matt Sharpe and Charlie Bossy handled the Raider offence while Abe Ellement turned in a flawless afternoon with three shutouts. Bill Currie’s squad finished regular season play in third place at 5-and-2. RCI junior teams faced three

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USS Manufactures victory They didn’t waste anytime earning their first win. On the opening week of the 2011 Dragonfly Golf Links Industrial League season, newcomer USS Manufacturing garnered its initial triumph. USS picked up 20 points for the victory. The Longshots were second and MacDonald Glass third, earning 15 and 13 points respectively The league consists of 13

teams this year, playing on Tuesday evenings. Rounding out this year’s roster of teams are VAC Electric, Sterling’s No Frills, Haley Industries, OPG, Ray’s Flowers, Dragon Slayers, Renfrew Victoria Hospital, Skunk Alley Boys, Valley Sales and Valley NAPA. Closest to the pin winners in Week 1 were Jason Spencer, Craig Briscoe and Father Brady McNamara.

Guty and Kelsey Kargus landed singles. Chloe Eady and Drew Shalla handled goaltending duties. The junior boys dropped 30 and 3-2 decisions to Bishop Smith and Mackenzie, but rebounded with a 2-1 triumph over

league-leading Fellowes. Connor Jamieson had a twogoal day. Wyatt Zohr and Skylar Kluke pegged singles. Neal Gibbons and Eric Vincent shared netminding chores. The regular season for junior teams ended on Monday.

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The St. Joseph’s Jaguars posted three wins at Riverside Park in Pembroke Thursday to complete the Upper Ottawa Valley High School Athletic Association 2011 senior boys soccer season with a perfect record of 7-and-0. Backed by the goalkeeping of Zach McIntyre, the Jaguars turned back the Mackenzie Mustangs 1-0, Fellowes Falcons 3-0 and Jeanne-Lajoie Chevaliers 60. Cole Rochon, Josh Lamourie and Brett Riopelle all supplied two goals for the Jaguars. Jared Riopelle, Josh Naismith, Ed Kubiseski and Brendan Raymond collected singles. Jaguars coach Mark Valliquette is obviously pleased with his team’s play, but knows there is more soccer to play. “We head into the playoffs in first place. We have to keep it going,” he said. Playoffs in all divisions were held yesterday in Pembroke. The Jaguar senior girls finished the regular schedule at 4-21 to secure third place. St. Joseph’s shut down Jeanne-

Lajoie 3-0 and Mackenzie 2-0 on the regular season’s last day.. They lost 1-0 to Fellowes. Caroline Holley and Abby Freemark had two goals, and Sarah MacLaren one. Sarah Ennett guarded the goal net for the Jaguars. The Jaguars outlasted the Bishop Smith Crusaders 7-5 in a wild junior girls soccer match at Riverside last Tuesday (May 10) afternoon. The Junior Jaguars also defeated the Fellowes Falcons 3-1 and lost 2-0 to the Mackenzie Mustangs. Sonya Bergin had four-goal and two-goal games for the Jaguars. Candace Albanese added three goals versus Bishop Smith. Holly Shannon also scored for St. Joseph’s. Renee Gauthier tended two games in goal for the Jaguars, while Kaitlyn Kargus backstopped the match against Mackenzie. The junior boys topped Bishop Smith 1-0 and lost 4-1 to Fellowes and 2-0 to Mackenzie. Greg Sawbridge in the win, and Michael Vice, scored for the Jaguars. Evan Naismith earned the shutout.

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Throughout most of the game, Dunbar Petroleum held a two-to four-point edge. They opened up a seven-point lead at 29-22 only to have Signature Styles close the gap to one. Styles couldn’t finish it off however, and dropped a 33-28 decision. Sam DeBruyn led the charge with 14 points. Tasha Latendresse replied with 11. Dunbar Petroleum couldn’t find the mark against the Reunions and trailed 27-6 at the half. The Petroleum squad matched the Reunions point for point in the second half and finished down 44-23. Ten of the eleven Reunion players scored at least one basket.

MID-TOWN TIGHTENS RACE REUNIONS TOP RAY’S Ray’s Flowers waited eight minutes to score their first points against the Reunions. They got on track and led into the second half. In a classic battle down to the wire, Ray’s was forced to chase, which allowed the Reunions to extend the lead to 36-29. Mae Donohue and Stacey Hill hit double digits for the Reunions while Ann Gagan countered for Ray’s. Tiffany Fleming, with 12 points, led eight Aikenhead’s Snipers en route to a 45-18 victory over Signature Styles. Sheena Pallen netted 12 for the Styles. Ray’s Flowers and Aikenhead’s were deadlocked at 17 at half time. They were still deadlocked at 23.

Mid-Town pulled into a threeway tie for second place with a 40-36 overtime victory over Frances/Lemke Co-operators. Kelsey Jessup scored with less than one minute left to lift Mid-Town into a 34-34 tie. On her way to 20 points, Kelsey scored the first four points in overtime. Amanda Brydges added an insurance basket. Dunbar Petroleum trailed Frances/Lemke Co-operators for the entire game. With less than three minutes remaining, they pulled to within one, at 33-32. But Dunbar couldn’t find the twine again and dropped a 39-32 decision. Jamie Nolan led all scorers, hitting three treys on her way to 11 points for the Petroleum.

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Ray’s had a chance to seal a win with several minutes remaining but were zero for seven from the line during that stretch. A final second shot by Aikenhead’s bounced off the rim, leaving Ray’s with a narrow 31-30 margin. Ray’s Flowers built a 21-12 advantage. Frances/Lemke Co-operators pulled even at 25 early in the second half. The Co-operators then stalled, allowing Ray’s to pull away 38-25. Lisa Blokland scored 15 points and by Cassie Jessup 12. The Reunions locked up first place with a 38-31 victory over Mid-Town. Shelley Anderson led the victors with 13 points. Kelsey Jessup topped all scorers with 16.

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Renfrew Tennis Club

Rain, rain go away and come back another day. And, it worked for our annual Relay For Life Fun Tournament held on Friday, May 13, and sponsored by Aikenhead’s Drug Store. Well, at least the rain held out until our finals were almost finished. Tennis players don’t mind finishing off a game under a bit of drizzle. There were 17 participants this year who raised $425 for Relay For Life. We all know friends and family afflicted by cancer and wanted to help in the fight against this relentless disease. And we had lots of fun doing it, too. Susan Veale and Rob Hagerman teamed up to win the A championship match over Andrew Hagerman and David Scott. It is a nice touch when a father can still defeat his son, although a singles match between these two gentlemen might render a different result? The B championship match was also very competitive, but the team of Eldon Ferguson and Garry Irving, who are regular league partners, defeated Robert Pelletier and Jane Freemark. Ferguson and Irving had a slight advantage as regular team players since they used to playing with each other, but it was a hard-fought win. There was another family duel on the C championship court where Robert Cayen and Nicole Blimkie battled against his wife, Sharon Cayen and her partner, David Abraham, for the bragging rights of a victory. Robert and Nicole took home the honours. Robert is known for his ability to place the ball wherever he sees an empty spot and Nicole will run down any ball on the court. That makes for a great team. Last, but not least, and definitely the most fun was the D championship. Martha Scott paired with Sheila Kemp to defeat Gerard Blimkie and Irene Nichols, but only because Irene was battling that nasty bronchitis that has been making its rounds in town. She was a real trooper to finish off the evening even though she really wanted a hot bath. Fun tournaments are a great way for new members to get to know each other. They are open to all intermediate and senior players of any skill level, and you do not need a partner, or even be a member to play. They are so much fun and there are fabulous prizes, too. The next one is scheduled for Friday, June 17 at 6 p.m. and will be sponsored by Money Concepts. Rain, rain go away and stay away.

From Page 20 It was first thought two girls in the open 1,500-metre steeplechase broke the meet record. Tilly Greenfield of Mackenzie and Hillary MacMillan of RCI ran 5:29.6 and 5:30.9 respectively – the record was 5:31.3 – but don’t count as records because one of the five hurdles per lap was missing.

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One of Opeongo High School’s top athletes is Tristan Woodfine, who chose this year to just run the 3,000 metres, because of his growing preference for international triathlon competition. Woodfine, who holds the midget, junior and senior meet records for the 3,000, easily won the senior 3,000. His time was 9:09.4, with David Cashin of Fellowes second in 9:21. Opeongo junior Brett David also excelled, winning the shot put (12.80), taking second in discus, and placing third in javelin. Other Opeongo Wildcats podium performers included Riley Hennessey’s third (11.7) behind Jacob Plunkett’s meet record of 11.4 in the junior boys 100; Alex Peterson’s midget shot put win (11.28); Wyatt Matschke’s third in the midget 400 (60.8); Bailey Shields’ second in the senior 800 (2:55.6), and Judline Wren’s convincing midget girls’ 100-metre triumph in 13.5 seconds.

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One RCI star was SaraLyn Deslaurier, who won her individual midget events in the 200 metres (28.5), 400 (68.6) and 300 hurdles (51.9). Other RCI individual event winners were: • Midget: Amanda Tubman, shot put (7.83 metres), and discus (29.73); Josh Thero, triple jump (11.16). • Junior: Colleen Fleury, shot put (9.52); Nick Gill, 400 (56.0); Rudy Kadlec, triple jump (11.26); • Senior: Hillary MacMillan, 400 (64.8), 400 hurdles (72.6); Mikaela Barnes, 1,500 (5:15.3); Sabrina Guyea, 100 hurdles (17.6); and Sarah Dougherty, discus (34.77).

St. Joseph’s Jaguars also advanced a few athletes to the EOSSAA meet. They included midget Sonya Bergin, who won the javelin (23.54) and placed second in the shot put (7.64) and discus (27.07); Sarah MacLaren, who won the senior triple jump by just two centimeters over Kristine Millar of RCI (9.60 to 9.58); and Andrew Griffin, who was second in the junior shot put (11.14).

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If you love playing a sport, let other people know. If you can generate enough interest, you have a league. That is what Brady Kuehl is endeavouring to do. Kuehl is organizing the Eganville Roller Hockey League which will include four different age divisions from seven to adult. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have 7 to 11 (years), 12 to 15, 16 to 18, and open,â&#x20AC;? Kuehl said. Games will get underway in early June at the Eganville Arena. Kuehl grew up in Waterloo, playing the sport of inline hockey in the KitchenerWaterloo area. He played at a high level, and was an extra with the Canada national junior menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love the sport of Inline hockey,â&#x20AC;? Kuehl says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I hope, once you have all had the chance to try it yourself, you will see why I love this sport so much,â&#x20AC;? he adds. Although similar to regular hockey, some rules vary. Equipment is similar and the game is played four-on-four in front of the goaltenders. The surface is a Sport Court floor made

specifically for inline roller hockey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is a solid tile that measures one foot by one foot and is snapped together with other tiles to form a solid playing surface,â&#x20AC;? Kuehl explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Sport Court tiles allow a player to skate with the grip needed for a high level of hockey but also provides a smooth surface for the inline pucks to glide smoothly when a pass or shot is made. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the help of this Sport Court floor our inline roller hockey league (ERHL) will continue to grow and become a major pass time in the area,â&#x20AC;? Kuehl adds. Kuehl is holding three sign-up sessions at the Eganville Arena: Thursday, May 19 and Thursday, May 26, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on both nights, and Sunday, May 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need players. I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t turn anyone away,â&#x20AC;? Kuehl said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are definitely in favour of the full team concept,â&#x20AC;? he points out, adding that perhaps teams from Renfrew, Arnprior and other neighbouring towns will compete. More information on the ERHL is available at wakecraft23@live.ca, Facebrook. ca or by calling 613-281-9000.

Tuesday Night Baseball set to roll The Tuesday Night Recreational Baseball League looks like a go for 2011. The league is expecting to operate with three teams, and the possibility of a fourth. Organizers hope to get the action

started by the end of May on the Seeley Diamond at Ma-Te-Way Park. Individuals or teams looking to enter the league are asked to call Gord Patterson at 613-432-7701.

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NEW SOCCER UNIFORMS Collin Kaseke, left, of the Renfrew Soccer Club is pleased to accept new team sweaters from sponsor Gary Cotnam of the Bell Store on Plaunt Street. The soccer team will be sporting the Priority Business Services Inc. uniforms for the 2011 season. The Renfrew Soccer Club in the Upper Ottawa Valley Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Competitive Soccer League plays home games on Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s at 6 p.m. on the main soccer pitch at MaTe-Way Park. Mercury photo by Peter Clark

Mid-Town Flooring is the first winner in the Renfrew Golf Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rec league in 2011. Mid-Town posted a 64 May 9 for a two-week total of 137 to capture A flight. Deslaurier Custom Cabinets took home B flight, Riopelle Painting C, and T. Williams Plumbing & Heating the D flight. Robert Bilmer and Gord Eady were closest to the pin while Fred Mill and Mark Bilson were gift certificate winners. On the ladies side from May 11 First Choice Hair Cutters, Bonnechere Development Corporation and Classy Ladies were the respective Flight 1, 2 and 3 winners. Kelly Derue and Dorothy Young were random draw recipients. Closest to the pin winner was Lee Sharpe while Geri Craig and Janet Robertson were closest to the line.

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Lois LeClaire Skin Cancer screening clinic June 6 PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

After losing a good friend in 2005, Diana Wakely organized an annual event to help others from suffering a similar fate. The seventh annual Lois LeClaire Skin Cancer Screening Clinic is set for Monday, June 6 in Renfrew. It’ll be held at the doctors office building next to Renfrew Victoria Hospital, and Drs. Radke, Clarke and DiPaolo will be giving their time to operate the clinic. “Lois was very adamant that people be aware of skin cancer,” Wakely said. Wakely herself had a spot removed after it turned out to be squamous cell carcinoma. No matter how insignificant it might seem, Wakely cautions, get it checked.

“Lois fought it (skin cancer) for years. “It’s one of those preventable cancers,” Wakely said. “People are out in the sun a lot. Cover yourself up when you’re outside. Look after your kids. Put on sunscreen and use it more than once. If you put it on in the morning, it isn’t going to last all day. “Sunscreen is like a seatbelt,” Wakely added. “You get used to it.” Wakely suggests you book an appointment early for the June 6 clinic. Previous skin cancer clinics have filled up quickly. “We are focusing on people without doctors,” she points out. “Regretfully, we can’t accept patients from the Province of Quebec,” she adds, observing that there’s too much red tape involved. To register, call 613-433-3635.

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The Cobden/Queen’s Line Pastoral Charge is showcasing six private homes/ gardens in Cobden on Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Three historical and three modern homes are included on the tour including an eco-friendly/barrier-free home. Tickets are $15 each and are available until June 16 at the Candlewick Store in Cobden; Annie’s Gas Bar & Variety in Foresters Falls; Beach-West Pharmacy in Beachburg; Conway’s Pharmacy in Cobden and Eganville; Aikenhead’s Pharmacy in Renfrew, Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation Office and Hallmark Occasion Lane in the East Pembroke Mall. On the day of the event, tickets will be available at 28 Main Street, Cobden, one of the homes featured on the tour. No doubt touring will make you hungry! Lunch ($7) will be served in the C.E. Centre at Grace United Church located on Main Street from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.

Lunch tickets are limited so purchase these early on the day of the tour, or you may visit one of our local restaurants. This is a chance to enjoy small-town hospitality and to visit Cobden’s unique gift shops too! Proceeds from this event go to the nephrology program at Renfrew Victoria Hospital. Renfrew Victoria Hospital manages a dialysis service providing treatment for patients in Renfrew and at their satellite units in Pembroke and Barry’s Bay, as well as training and support for patients to do peritoneal dialysis in their homes. “By supporting this event, you are contributing to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital dialysis unit in an effort to provide quality care and equipment to the patients in our region,” says Sandra Buttle, co-ordinator of the home and garden tour. “Tickets are now on sale and we look forward to everyone having an enjoyable day.”

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HOSPICE BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Hospice Renfrew Inc. board of directors 2011-2012 was appointed at the group’s recent annual general meeting. The board includes, from left, director Edie Wesbrook, executive director Diane Caughey, director Norah Hewson, and back row, director JoAnne Dowdall-Brown, chair Connie Legg, director John Cooke, treasurer Bill McMahon, director Rob Dougherty, director Dr. Arthur Dick, and medical advisor Dr. Stephanie Langlois. Missing from the photo are director Jon Pole and vice-chair Karl Murphy. The recent Hike for Hospice event raised $43,371.15 for the local residential hospice.

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When Jake Hultink Sr. opened up his gardening business in 1966, little did he know the impact it would have in Renfrew and beyond over the next half century. Today, Hultink’s is now a third-generation business. “He operated from his home on Graham Avenue,” son Rick said. “In the fall of 1976, he no longer did landscaping.” With that in mind, Rick came home from Sarnia in 1977 after working in the construction industry, and one year later took over the landscaping part of the business. Now 2011, this is a monumental time for Hultink’s and the Garden Centre. Hultink’s is celebrating 20 years since the Garden Centre first opened on O’Brien Road in 1991, and last year Rick’s son, Eric, officially made it a three-generation business, not that he hasn’t been around. Eric graduated from Humber College in 2005 with a degree in horticulture and became a horticul-

tural technician with the Ministry of Ontario. “I have been working in the industry since I was strong enough to lay sod,” he added. “I’ve been working full time for 13 years in the family company. “One year ago, the company divided the landscaping from the Garden Centre,” Eric noted. “I’ve taken the plunge and assumed all the responsibility of the landscaping business. I purchased the landscaping business along with the equipment, and now am on my own. “With one year under my belt, I am looking forward to many successful years to come, serving Renfrew and the Valley.” Eric Hultink says gaining the people’s trust is essential to any business succeeding over a long period of time. “We stand behind our work. That’s why we’re been around as long as we have. I take a lot of pride in taking over the business and carrying on the family name. I’m told all the time, ‘I remember when I used to go by flowers from your grandpa

on Graham Street.’” Eric Hultink Landscaping provides landscape construction and design services, as well as excavating services, including building lot preparation, septic system design and installation. Jake Hultink said it’s nice to see the business continue to thrive after such humble beginnings. “I started a small greenhouse on Graham Avenue in (19)63. In ’66, I went full time with a greenhouse and landscaping.” When he moved to the Garden Centre’s current location in 1991 Hultink recalls there wasn’t much around. “(Renfrew Mayor) “Audrey Green was instrumental in getting this location,” Hultink said. “There was nothing but a hole and geese swimming,” Jake recalled with a grin. Things changed, and Hultink’s continues its fine tradition today. “We thank Renfrew and all the surrounding areas for their patronage over the years,” Rick said in summing up the business’s success.

From left, three generations of Hultinks, Eric, Jake and Rick at the Garden Centre on O’Brien Road. In photo at right, Jake Hultink’s business site as it looked in the 1960s.

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STEAK OR LOBSTER JUNE 1 Renfrew Rotarians are busy these days trapping lobsters and Charlie Briscoe and Ray Vidler are hitting the sale barns for the best steaks (beef) in the Valley to serve at the Rotary Club’s annual Steak or Lobsterfest. This year’s feast is on Wednesday, June 1 at the Royal Canadian Legion Renfrew Branch 148 hall. There will be two sittings, at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Patrons have the choice of either steak or lobster. Takeout is also available. Tickets are $25 and are available from any Rotarian or by calling Lona Logan Scully at 613-4328626. Proceeds go to fund community and international projects. A Renfrew Metro are, from left, committee members Ray Vidler, Lona Logan Scully, Charlie Briscoe, Natasha Goulet, Larry Holden, Celine Richard and Dennis Yakaback.

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CABA to spread the word at Expo 150 PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

The Calabogie and Area Business Association will be promoting the community at Renfrew County’s Expo 150 at the Pembroke and Area Airport June 9-12. CABA secretary Cathy Reynolds noted at the association’s annual general meeting May 9 at Calabogie Lodge that a business card board will be on

display at CABA’s booth at Expo 150. Local CABA businesses are invited to drop off business cards by May 2 to Reynolds or at the Greater Madawaska Township office. Holes are punched into the cards to hang from the board, and they can be distributed at Expo 150. The board will also be put to use following Expo 150 at the tourist booth during the summer season and later at the GM municipal office.

“We can promote our beautiful area, promote tourism and that our businesses are pillars in the community,” said Greater Madawaska Councillor Bruno Kierzcak. The CABA directory will also be out by early June, and extra copies will be available for circulation at Expo 150. “More people and different people will see it,” CABA director Debora Giffin pointed out.

Bittersweet hosts birthday celebration with special focus on Primal Alchemy CHERYL BABINEAU

The concept for Primal Alchemy rises out of a long-established relationship with a Montreal designer whose work continues to astound me. Anne Marie Chagnonis one of the most prolific artist/ designers of contemporary and sophisticated jewellery that I have come across in over a decade. Her sheer level of productivity as an artist rivals that of my own dear husband – sculptor Richard Gill – who is reknowned for turning out show after show in clay relief sculpture for the past 39 years. As Chagnon celebrates 15 years of design I thought it appropriate to feature this astounding designer’s work. That’s when I realized why not mark my own past decade in business with a birthday party of sorts at the same time. Chagnon’s latest collection is QOR. Influenced by Chagnon’s most recent stay in South America, QOR offers a new warmth and vibration. The name QOR links two languages. In Quehcua the language of the Incas,”qori’ means “gold” while in French her mother tongue “or” also means “gold.” The material still at the heart of her

collection remains sculpted pewter, but this year certain pieces are 22k gold-plated marking the passage of this year of celebration. The gold she has chosen has a silky, brilliant finish, blending gently with remarkable fluidity into the collection as a whole. QOR reflects a certain softness, a deeper calm, a fluidity and smoothness, expressed by pure and rounded forms. Plans in the works for Primal Alchemy include an incredible selection of Chagnon’s work ( the largest in the Ottawa Valley ) along with an ever expanding collection of other noted designers. In the spirit of PRIMAL patrons will take away a party favor of limited edition custom Bittersweet butterfly tattoos. A golden elixir is in works as are gourmet cupcakes created by special guest chef Gunnar Guckes of the Taste Funatic. The gallery will be bursting with new works of local artists like painters Jerome Coulas and Kathy Haycock and the textiles of Renfrew’s Valerie Miller. Collectors of blown glass may still find works by the late Clark Guettel

along with Burnstown budding glass artist Bettina Baum, along with the evocative works of NAC set painter Karen Phillips Curran. Her monumental watercolours can also been seen at the Neat coffee house. Bittersweet is delighted to introduce an artist from the Burnstown /Goshen area in Johannes Veenstra. His pastel still lifes are skillfully rendered in the tradition of Dutch masters of the 17th century. Richard Gill will reveal some of his latest conceptual sketches, the early workings for his fall show that will pay tribute to Renfrew County’s 150th. Also be sure to check out Burnstown’s other gems like the Artist’s Cove Gallery, Somethin’ Special Gifts, Images Gallery, Blackbird Cafe or catch a concert at the Neat Coffee House, which who is hosting a concert of Graf/Juilliard award winning classical guitarist Cameron O’Connor in the evening. So be sure to plan a trip to Burnstown on the May 28. In the meantime Bittersweet Gallery is open weekends, by chance and appointment, soon to be open daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. beginning the May long weekend. For more information, call 613-432-5254.

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The sound of the Valley Harmonizers Senior Barbershop Chorus has continued to resonate across the Valley the last few years.

But that sound may be even better in years to come, thanks to a recent Trillium Foundation grant of $8,800. The barbershop chorus of 23 singers, from Renfrew and other Ottawa Valley communities, recently held its eighth annual barbershop cabaret.

The Valley Harmonizers Senior Barbershop Chorus perform at their eighth annual barbershop cabaret. Members are, from left, in the front row, Marcel Ouellet, Mike Blore, Bill Bromell, Rudy Cooper, Ron Lavigne, group emcee Jim Ferguson, director Barry Stephen; second row, Dan Kelly, George Barron, Eric Stevenson, Roy Olmstead and Roy Ojala; back rows, John Zwiers, John Sterling, Lewis MacDonald, Murray Brown, Jack Clark, Don Barkey, Bryan Hollingworth, Gord Cross, Don Waito, Evans Harrison and Tom Gray. The missing member is Harold Hume. Photo by Mike Nagrodski

At the same event, they acknowledged receipt of the Trillium grant, which was used to pay for the group’s new stage costumes (tuxedoes) and training workshops with Denis Laflamme, director of the Capital City Chorus, and his wifechoreographer, Aileen. More than 100 people attended the May event held in conjunction with the Renfrew Presbyterian Church’s women’s auxiliary. Chorus member Gord Cross says the focus of recent workshops has been on dynamics, presentation and phrasing. “We want to provide people with a more professional sound,” said Cross. “And we’ve found during the last year we’ve been able to do a (better) job.”

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Because it’s very close harmony, the chorus prides itself on excelling and improving its a cappella (without accompaniment) presentations that are provided with bass, baritone, lead and tenor voices. The chorus performs 25 to 30 times a year. There is no charge, but freewill donations, to pay for expenses, are welcomed. The Valley Harmonizers’ recent performances included May 14 before about 250 Canadian Celiac Association delegates at the Ottawa Conference Centre. The barbership chorus holds regular practices at the Renfrew Presbyterian Church, but occasionally meets at Beachburg United Church.

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SWEET BUNGALOW IN A QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD Large lot with many perennials surround this lovely, well kept home, newer windows, new roof 2010, eat-in kitchen, 3 br. full basement waiting your ﬁnishing touches. $159,900. MLS#792405

BEAUTIFULLY TREED 5 ACRES ON THE 5 ACRES ON BONNECHERE - looking to build BONNECHERE - bring your trailer or build a solar home, great canoeing or kayaking, your dream home. Minutes to shopping and swimming and ﬁshing Only $69,900 town. $59,900

194 Ross St., RENFREW

6031 Centennial Dr., GRIFFITH

David Vincent, Sales Rep. 613-401-2824

Jim Munro, Sales Representative 613-623-3665

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2-4 p.m.

4672A Matawatchan Rd., GRIFFITH Jim Munro, Sales Representative 613-623-3665

For more information on these and other listings, please check out the regular real estate ads in this edition.

May 19, 2011 - The Renfrew Mercury

Valley Harmonizers receive $8,800 Trillium grant

MUSIC

The Countrymen turn 50 Musical GUY JAMIESON Special to The Renfrew Mercury

Notes

Tickets are $8 advance, $10 at the door. Plan to attend the Scottish Concert in the Park Tuesday, June 7 at Low Square (Renfrew Town Hall) featuring Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums and The Pam Reid Scottish Dancers. The rain date is Tuesday, June 14.

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EGANVILLE, ONTARIO 613-628-2215

Flyer effective Friday, May 20th to Thursday, May 26th, 2011

282 Raglan Street South Downtown Renfrew

439662

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Sale prices in effect Saturday, May 21 until Sunday, May 29, 2011

DOWNTOWN RENFREW 432-5831

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339 RAGLAN STREET, RENFREW (613) 432-7518

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Fifty years and still going strong can say about a lot about people or organizations. The country music band, The Countrymen, is certainly a good fit in this category. Fifty years ago, in the summer of 1961, three Renfrew teenagers, Kent Smith, Bob Johnston, and Glen Toner, got together on their musical instruments to do some jamming. The next thing you know, the word is out that a new country music band was forming, and a request was made to one of the lads to play for a dance at the Matawatchan dance hall. Wow, if you’re going to play country music, you better have a fiddle in the band. The lads heard about a potential fiddler, and after approaching Al Roach of Renfrew and asking him if he would play with them, he accepted the offer, as he felt sorry for them, and they looked like they might need some leadership. They also picked up Al Briscoe on bass guitar and off to Matawatchan they went for their first successful gig. Within a short time, Al Briscoe was playing steel guitar with the band and new members were added as some dropped out for various reasons. By the mid sixties, Glen Toner was off to university and Guy Jamieson became the lead singer with Darrell Mooney on bass guitar. In the mid sixties much of the music was played in the hotels in the Pontiac, but as that scene faded, the band played mainly in Renfrew County, for wedding receptions, anniversaries, public dances, and some hotel work. The venues at this time were, the old dance halls, (gone but not forgotten) Sunny Dale Acres(Lake Dore), The Bayview Pavillion (Cobden), The Hillcrest Hall (Renfrew), The Mayfair (Arnprior), and The Orange Hall (Douglas) The band even played a short time at Hotel Renfrew and Butson’s. In the 1970s the band played for many public dances up highway 60 in Eganville (Legion), Killaloe (Lion’s Hall) and Barry’s Bay. (ski hill and Legion). The Royal Canadian Legions and church reception halls were now interested in live music for their fundraising. The band has steadily clung to playing traditional country music over the years and as they are now in their 50th year, with over 20 band members passing through, the group is still called upon to help out with the many fundraisers that take place in the valley. Many of those past and present musicians have honed their

skills with the band, and have gone on to success in the field of country music. Al Briscoe, who taught himself to play steel guitar, has gone on to perform with the likes of, Tommy Hunter, Carol Baker, Ronnie Hawkins, and Johnny Burke and East Wind. He has also been inducted into the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame. He owns one of the largest steel guitar businesses in Canada, while working out of Colborne, Ont. Singer, Dan Paul Rogers of Renfrew had five number one hits on the Canadian country music charts at the same time, and has toured with George Jones and the Family Brown. Dan will be inducted into the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame this fall. Renfrew’s Jennifer Johnston was discovered on the CTV program Home Grown Café a few years back and has gone on to produce a CD which was the second best CD in Canadian Country Music in 1999. In the country music Rising Star Category in 1999, she was second to the Wilkinsons. The late steel, and lead guitar player, Renfrew’s Al Utronki, is also a member of the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame. He cut several instrumental CDs. Five years ago the band celebrated their 45th anniversary by cutting its first ever CD, Alive and Kicking, which sold well with proceeds going to charity. Join the Countrymen and help celebrate their 50th anniversary on Sunday, June 5 from 2 to 7 p.m. at the Renfrew Armouries. There will be performances by many members of the Countrymen, past and present, as well as special guests The Douglas Connection, the Delmer and Cecil comedy duo and the emcees will be Art Jamieson and Charlie Kitts . Admission is $10 and a light lunch will be served. Advance tickets can be purchased in Renfrew at M&R Feeds, Breen Insurance, Gourley’s, Mill Music, Nicholson’s in Pakenham, Naismith’s Pub in Almonte, Lorraine’s Pharmacy in Barry’s Bay, Audrey’s in Town in Arnprior, Conway’s Pharmacy in both Cobden and Eganville. Advance ticket sales close on May 28. That day The Countrymen will have their second CD, Alive and Still Kicking, for sale for $15 each. Net proceeds from the sale of CDs will be going to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital, Healing Garden Project. Bring your dancing shoes and listen to some of the best traditional country music in the valley.

On Friday. May 20 a country dance featuring Dennis Harrington and Heritage Country will be held 8 p.m. to midnight at the Horton Community Centre. Advance tickets at Balloons ‘n Critters & Flowers, Scott & Sons Hardware and Horton Township Office.

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PRICES EFFECTIVE FROM FRIDAY, MAY 20 TO THURSDAY, MAY 26, 2011

Nature

Janeann: The Latin name (Tyrannus tyrannus) tells it all. Kingbirds will defend their nest against all comers and do so with some success. The male will attack other birds as large as hawks long before they reach the nest site. Kingbirds have been on the decline in the past few years and it is good to know they are still in the area.

GRACKLES DISPLAY

BOOK LAUNCH

Hi Jim and Ila: The Grackles are funny to watch at our feeder, they do what we think is a mating display where they hunch up their shoulders and expand their chest and spread their wings out in a rounded fashion and squawk. The male Cardinal is singing regularly.and our hummingbirds are back; we saw one male and one female. Rose- breasted grosbeaks were at our feeder last night too. We’re still watching for our oriole and kingbird. We think a pair of Canada geese is nesting in the swamp behind our property. Deanna and Randy Joe

Carol Bennett McCuaig’s new book, Encountering the Wild, is available the Admaston/Bromley Township offices on the Stone Road for $25 and is well worth the cost. The stories are of the inhabitants and their experiences at Poison Ivy Acres. A great read, enjoy.

HUMMERS AND THRASHERS Hi Jim and Ila: Last weekend Ron noticed a brown thrasher out on the lawn on Sunday, and mentioned that I should get the hummingbird feeders out, because the hummers arrive about the same time. An hour later a hummer arrived at our feeder, which of course made our day. A pair of rose-breasted grosbeaks arrived looking for a snack, what a great day it was. Brenda and Ron Golden A BRANT GOOSE Jim and Ruby Vieland report that they had a single goose at their lakeshore. A closer look indicated that it was a Brant goose. Brant usually fly in a bunch at high speed and bark like a dog. They have a small white bar around their neck and show a lot of white along the flanks. Watch for Brant geese among the many flocks of Canada Geese. No reports of snow geese as yet. EASTERN KINGBIRD Jim and Ila: I was wondering if you could tell me a little of the Eastern Kingbird? We have owned our property for four years, and only in the last two springs have these beautiful little birds come to nest. They fight insatiably with the robins, but seem to be holding their own. Thanks in advance for any information you can provide. Janeann Kranz

Wendy Leversuch was getting pretty frustrated recently when every morning she would find wake up to find her garbage can flipped over and garbage strewn all over her porch. She just kept getting out her broom and sweeping up the despicable mess. On May 2 she heard a loud bang, turned on her porch light and captured the culprit staring right at her, not even afraid or shy, just going about his business while her cats sat nearby and watched. Photo courtesy Wendy Leversuch

JIM FERGUSON SCENE FROM THE HAWK’S EYE

WHITE-CROWNED SPARROWS Bob and Susan English have white-crowned sparrows at their feeders. In most groups there are species morphs, the same species but with brown and tan stripes on the crown. Bill McLaughlin has seen the sparrows at his feeders as well.

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Cut from government inspected Canada A or higher beef

DOWNTOWN RENFREW

RENFREW, ONTARIO

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LOCKWOOD

1054 Gillan Rd., Renfrew Doing it right 613-432-4809

Moira Brakele had hummers at her feeders on May 13. Reports over the years (since 1975) give May 12 to 14 as the return dates for this species. You should make your sugar mixture two parts water and one part sugar this time of year.

THIS WEEK’S FEATURE

CANADA GOOSE

Prices effective Friday, May 20th until Thursday, May 26th, 2011 83 Raglan St. S., DOWNTOWN RENFREW 468630

439709

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WRONG NUMBER Last week we printed the wrong phone number with our article. We must apologize to Phyllis Hunter for the error. She fielded some calls for us and said she enjoyed talking to callers about hummingbirds. Our thanks for her patience and understanding. Enjoy your birding. Ila and Jim Ferguson, 5313 River Road, RR 5, Renfrew, Ont., K7V 3Z8. Phone 613-432-2738 or email jamesh@ nrtco.net.

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HUMMERS RETURN

Kerri Warren had a Canada goose come to her feeder this week. Seldom do these birds venture into town. However, geese did not nest in this area during the summer 10 years ago. Kerri has Baltimore orioles nesting near her home. Tracey Marki and Shirley and Roger Leith have orioles nesting as well.

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Regular Price 14.99

O'BRIEN RD. RENFREW

432-5821

555 O'BRIEN RD., RENFREW 468767

Sale ends Thursday, May 26, 2011

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RACCOON BUSTED

Bobolinks return over wide area

Rick May reports that the bobolinks have returned to the fields near their home on Highway 132. He has been keeping records since 2004 and the birds return each year between May 7 and 19 and leave the nest area in miduly. They were right on schedule this year. Bobolinks were seen on the Clark property on Mount St. Patrick two weeks ago. Marion and Bob Colterman at RR 4, Renfrew had a flock of about 25 bobolinks arrive at their property, the largest group they have ever had. Rose-breasted grosbeaks also arrived, the first in a very long time.

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is an issue. Winterkill is a very costly loss and now even more so with the high fuel costs. Alfalfa has a way of catching us by surprise in the spring. Alfalfa might survive the winter but could get killed by cycles of spring freezing and thawing. Winterkill is determined by numerous cumulative factors, and can be very unpredictable. Management factors, including stand age, variety, soil pH, soil potash level, drainage and harvest frequency, add to weather

RURAL ROUTES factors that include: • Dry summer weather can force farmers to cut during the critical fall harvest period -- to cover feed shortages. This reduces the root energy reserves needed for over wintering. • A mild fall with rapid fall growth, late freeze-up and more frequent rain, may result in reduced winter “hardening” of the alfalfa plants. Hardening prepares the plants to withstand freezing injury by decreasing water content, increasing root carbohydrate and protein, and

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“A cold and windy May, fills your barns with wheat and hay,” is an old saying I learned when I was a youngster. People grumble about the cool temperatures we’ve had this spring. You don’t want warm summer temperatures during the month of April and early May because it does more damage than it does good. It’s a good spring for farmers when there’s no winterkill of forages and fall wheat. There’s been very little winterkill in Ontario – except where drainage

MAYNARD VAN DER GALIEN

thawing, as well as the winterlong heave cycle, can result in alfalfa heaving, particularly on heavier clay soils. In recent years, frost-seeding clover has gaining popularity. Farmers also no-tilled wheat into the ground as soon as the snow was off the field. They’d be on the field early mornings in April when there was enough frost to carry the equipment. If you complained about our cool spring, look at the folks in B.C. I chatted with a relative in Vancouver last week when we had 25 degrees C. Their high was 13 degrees and they had not had any warm days. As I write this on Monday, the temperature in Vancouver is 10C.

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A cold and windy May, fills your barns with wheat and hay

converting starch to sugar. • Warm spells can cause a loss of cold hardening. Also, a few days of 10C weather in the early spring begins to break alfalfa dormancy. The alfalfa develops new shoots that can be frozen back. Newer shoots can be regenerated, but this uses more stored energy and further stresses the plants. • Lack of snow and bare fields reduces the insulation effect, exposing crowns to cold and fluctuating temperatures. We were so lucky this winter! • Rapid thaws and winter rains result in “ponding” on level fields and subsequent ice sheeting. • Cycles of spring freezing and

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EADY REALTY, INC. Brokerage

29 Raglan St. S., Renfrew, ON K7V 1P8

613-432-2100

Morris Eady

www.century21.ca/eadyrealty

Cell

Real Estate Broker

432-1830

Cell

NEW LISTING - WATERFRONT

1494 GILLAN ROAD

432-0041

Sales Rep.

Cell

401-0197

95 Towey Lane • $499,900 • Gorgeous waterfront • Great spot for entertaining • Hot tub, Gazebo, Deck • Upper deck off Master Suite MLS #792473 Call Vince 613-433-2254 to view

NEW LISTING - 338 BARNET BLVD

• $259,900

238 FOXDEN ST.

20 NADOBNY LANE

Rick Reid Sales Rep.

Cell

401-3212

NEW LISTING - 172 O’GORMAN $149,900 • Entirely renovated • Updated kitchen • 2 Full baths • Updated shingles Call Dennis 613-432-0041 to view

NEW LISTING - 77 ELGIN

• $99,900 • 3 Bedroom Bungalow • Great starter home • Corner Lot MLS #792458 Call Charlene at 613-433-4082

• 3 Bedrooms • Heated garage • Renovated like new • Great location • New Price MLS#788690 Call Dennis 613-432-0041 to view

135 PETER STREET

Charlene Riopelle Vincent Johnston Kelly Derue Sales Rep. Real Estate Broker Badour Sales Rep. Cell 433-2254 Cell 433-2681 Cell 433-4082

Patti Reid

NEW LISTING - WATERFRONT

78 Towey Lane • $474,900 • Immaculate 3 bedroom home • Huge deck • Attached garage • Central Air • Finished basement Call Vince 613-433-2254 to view

NEW PRICE

Dennis Yakaback

Broker of Record

SALE G N I D N PE

90 OPEONGO RD.

139 BARNET BLVD. NEW PRICE

• Perfect on Peter! • Open concept on main floor • Over $25K in energy upgrades • Main floor bedroom and bath • Sunroom with patio doors to deck Call Patti 401-0197 or Rick 401-3212 to view MLS#783528

• $359,900 • 1986 sq ft per floor • 3 + 4 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Quartz & granite countertops • Hardwood floors MLS #785807 Call Kelly for more info 613-433-2681

533 GILLAN ROAD

5117 HIGHWAY 60

• $244,900 MLS#792057 • 100’ x 200’ corner lot in town • Solid, all brick home • partly finished lower level • well and septic – NO WATER BILLS! Call Patti 401-0197 or Rick 401-3212 to view

151 SIMPSON AVE. NEW PRICE

• $179,900 • All Brick • Double paved driveway • Gas heat - Central air • 3 Bedrooms • Quiet neighborhood MLS #785132 Call Morris for more info 613-432-1830

• $145,000 • Great family home w/large addition • 3 Beds, 1-1/2 Baths • Huge master bedroom • Oak kitchen w/built-ins MLS # 790353 Call Patti 613-401-0197 to view

• $139,900 • 1-1/2 Storey • 3 Bedrooms • Large Lot • Quiet Neighbourhood MLS #787395. Call Charlene at 613-433-4082

76 GRAHAM AVE.

• $259,900 • Solid Brick • Detached insulated double garage • In-law suite • Private hedged rear yard • New shingles - windows replaced MLS #783915. Call Dennis 613-432-0041 to view

• $199,900 • Corner Property • 2 Homes • Main house, 5 bedroom , 3 Baths • Rental house - 1 Bedroom • Excellent Investment Property MLS # 785595. Call Morris 613-432-1830 to view

15 STUBINSKI LANE

590 HEATHER PLACE

• $549,900 • Calabogie Lake Waterfront 1.65 Acres • Year round home • 2 minutes to ski hill • Separate guest cottage MLS #791900 Call Kelly 613-433-2681 to view

• $159,900 • Super 3 bedroom bungalow on lg country lot • Separate dining room with patio doors • Large country kitchen • Natural Gas Heat • Heated/insulated double garage Call Rick 613-401-3212 or Patti 613-401-0197 MLS #791742

319 McANDREW

40 BARNET BLVD.

51 BARNET BLVD.

SOLD

• Brick Triplex • Large main floor (vacant) • Have tenants pay mortgage • Large sunroom • Newer shingles MLS#788973 Call Dennis 613-432-0041 to view • $249,900

• $219,900 • Custom Kitchen • Wood burning fireplace • Gleaming hardwood floors • Private rear yard w/pool • Gas heat & C/A MLS #789756 Call Kelly 613-432-2681 to view

• $219,900 • Beautifully decorated • 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • New gas furnace • Fenced rear yard MLS #784987. Call Charlene for more info 613-433-4082

• $169,900 • Nice home in nice neighbourhood • Detached single garage • Well maintained / no work • Family room w/fireplace • Gas Heat & C/A MLS # 790484 Call Kelly 613-433-2681 to view

On Duty This Weekend Dennis Yakaback Broker 613-432-0041

I welcome your weekend call on any listed property

Heritage OLGA LEWIS

MAY 18, 1911

RCI BASEBALL: The Collegiate baseball team journeyed to Pembroke on Wednesday and took a trimming from a combined aggregation of the Red Socks and Comets, the score being 13-8 for the Pembroke team. Ralph, the Collegiate mainstay in the box, was unable to go, or else the game might have had a different ending. Livingstone performed in his place and pitched good ball, despite the fact it was his first appearance in that capacity. RCI shone in the fielding department which helped to keep down the score. The following is the Collegiate lineup: Anderson catcher, Livingstone pitcher, Bauch 1st base, Andrews 2nd base, Wilson 3rd base, Box left field, Sullivan centre field, Ryan right field. RETAINED TEACHER: At a special meeting of the local board of education held Thursday

morning in the council chambers, Miss Morison was re-engaged at an additional increase of $50 over the amount voted at Friday evenings meeting. The chairman informed the board that Miss Morison had been offered a position as commercial specialist in Ottawa Collegiate Institute at $1,200 with a raise to $1,400. Miss Morisons’ services were in immediate demand, so much so that the Ottawa Collegiate had sent a representative to Renfrew. The board was evenly divided on the question, so that the chairman had to vote on the matter, deciding her services be retained. MAY 14 , 1936 RENFREW WOOLLEN MILLS GIVE PAY INCREASE TO WAGE EARNERS: M.J. O’Brien Ltd., owners of Renfrew Woollen Mills, have increased the pay of

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6 NORWAY LAKE

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FROM THE OLD FILES their wage earners by five per cent. In the Renfrew mill there are over 300 employees, and they have had steady employment since the mills were put in operation in 1931. During the past year or two there has been installed in the plant some costly machinery for the manufacture of higher grade cloths and the firm’s output has increased with prospects good for the future. The increase is not only good news to all employees of the concern, but it is as well a cheerful note to the citizens generally, the firm being the largest employer in labor in Renfrew. LOCAL ITEMS: Mr. John Coll has been engaged by the Renfrew Horticultural Society as caretaker of Low Square during the season now begun. Mr. Coll has had experience in that sort of work and the society feels

fortunate in having secured his services. – Rotarians on Monday heard an address from Mr. Gordon Connor in the subject of fuels for automobiles. The subject was illustrated and also demonstrated by a small equipment of machinery which Mr. Connor carried with him. Mr. R.F. Fraser presided at the luncheon. – Renfrew dealers are now selling lead pencils whose filling comes from the graphite mines at Black Donald. The lead is of medium hardness but soft enough to suit everybody. The pencils are made by a company located a long distance from the County of Renfrew. MAY 19, 1971 PILLAR SETTLES HALF INCH LIBRARY LIMITED: Renfrew Collegiate’s new library is having its ups and downs. As the new building was nearing completion, one of the supporting pillars settled into the ground about a half inch. This caused a small crack between the pil-

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636 PECOSKIE LANE

42 QUEEN ST. S.

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• $367,000 • 5 Bedrooms • 3-1/2 Baths • Beautiful interior • 10 acres MLS #778337 Call Dennis 613-432-0041 to view

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lar and the wall of the library, and, to play it safe, library use has been limited to only a few students for the next week or so. Principal James Goodfellow said the pillar had been placed over a sewer pipe, an area where the ground wasn’t as solid. Daoust Construction of Ottawa, who constructed the building, is currently putting in more cement to ensure the ground around the pillar is solid. ACME SEELEY SOD IS TURNED: Construction has started on Renfrew’s newest industry, Acme Seeley Business Systems Lts., following official sod-turning ceremonies held last Friday morning. Once completed the $3.8-million plant will provide employment for 150 to 160 persons, 90 per cent to be hired from the Renfrew district. Despite the chilling wind, about 125 people turned out for the formal ceremonies at the plant’s location on Highway 17 West. For help with research, please call Olga Lewis at olewis@sympatico.ca.

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768 RAGLAN ST.S.

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One of a kind and space beyond belief – outstanding lot with privacy and beautifully maintained gardens – 3 complete levels of living quarters and exceptional interior upgrades – gleaming hardwood ﬂoors – ceramic as well – brand new heating system – lot measures 168.84 x 286.25 feet – in town living at its best. Come and see this with me. Call Helen at 432-0058

A custom raised bungalow with two levels completely ﬁnished – ﬁrst level has spacious living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, two bedrooms and 4 pce. bath – outstanding deck off kitchen – lower level has a family room, rec. rm. or third large bedroom plus 3 pce. bath and laundry, storage and furnace room – att. garage – fenced yard – well landscaped. $224,900. Call Helen at 432-0058

381 LISGAR ST. A duplex – live in one and rent the other unit – newer kitchen cabinets, newer ﬂooring hardLOT ON MADAWASKA RIVER, GRIFFITH wood and ceramic ﬂooring – gas and EBB heat – 2 – LITTLE TIMBER TRAIL 200 feet of waterfront on the mighty Madawaska separate driveways – one unit has two bedrooms River. Excellent swimming. Call Helen at 432- and the other unit has three bedrooms. Call Helen 0058. at 432-0058

296 JORDAN AVE.

110 HARAMIS DR.

Quality and excellence – Living room, dining area, kitchen, family room + large master bedroom and 4 pce. bath, all located on the main level – upper level has sitting room, bedroom and 2 pce. bath – full unﬁnished basement – outstanding front verandah and side deck off the family room for entrance to rear yard. Paved drive and mud room. Call Helen at 432-0058

Custom bungalow. Hardwood and ceramic – gas ﬁreplace in the living room, open concept living and dining rooms – eat-in kitchen overlooking manicured, rear yard – custom kitchen fully equipped – lower level is completely ﬁnished with family room, bedroom and 3rd bathroom – storage! Laundry on main level – attached double garage – paved drive. Call Helen at 432-0058

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SALENG PENDI 202 AUBREY RD. Asking $199,900. Off 4th Chute Rd. Excellent recreational land, hydro to lot already.

EDGE OF TOWN 145 Ferguslea Rd. Asking $199,900 for this private and solid built home with three bedrooms, new septic system.

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66 CORONATION ST. Asking $175,000. Very well maintained home on quiet street, many updates throughout, ﬁnished basement, fenced yard with deck. MLS# 791118

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228 B GOSHEN ROAD Asking $309,900. Just under 10 acres, fenced property, 4 bedroom home, good outbuildings.

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CHARM AND ELEGANCE 558 Raglan St. S. Asking $699,900, with 6 bedrooms, 4 baths, oversized ravine lot, pride of ownership is deﬁnitely here. MLS#792316

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BYERS RD. Asking $335,000. With 235’ of prime waterfront, three bedroom cottage with septic, two sleep cabins. Call Peter for details.

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CLAUDE ST ARNPRIOR Asking $215,000. Great investment opportunity in Arnprior MLS# 790530

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336 B FIEBIG RD. Asking $399,900. Constant Lake Waterfront Home, three bedroom, two baths, open interior with plenty of natural light. Great shoreline. MLS# 791239

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290 THOMPSON AVE Asking $135,000 for this well maintained brick three bedroom family home.

GREAT OPPORTUNITY GREAT LOCATION Loads of potential with this 5 bedroom home. Central location, large garage in rear with loft. MLS# 782998

199 TASSE AVE Asking $139,900. Great value and many updates throughout, spacious interior, three bedroom home, hardwood ﬂooring, newer gas furnace, newer windows, newer siding.

661 GRAPHITE BAY RD. Asking $285,000. Enjoy Centennial Lake year round with this three bedroom home. MLS #786841

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EDGE OF TOWN Updated throughout, this four bedroom home has space for all with extra garage at rear. Spacious renovated kitchen. MLS# 783971

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CHEAPER THAN RENT At only $109,900 why rent when you can own? Two bedrooms, updated kitchen, gas heat, central air, fenced yard. MLS# 783587

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Home Child on agenda

Today (Thursday, May 19) the Ontario Legislature is expected to give final reading to a private member’s bill – the British Home Child Day

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Act – to declare Sept. 27 as Home Children Day in Ontario. Stormont-Dundas-South Glengarry MPP Jim Brownell is the moving

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444 GILLAN RD. Extremely clean and well maintained 3 bedroom bungalow so close to shopping. Many new upgrades. Call David today. 613-401-2824. MLS #783391

Dave Lorente of Renfrew – a driving force behind the recognition of Home Children – planned to be in the gallery for the final reading.

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1157 HWY. 132 Vinyl Sided Bungalow, eat in KIT, LR, hardwood ﬂoors under rug, 1 – 4 pc bath, 2 BR, Full basement unﬁnished, F.A. Gas Heat, 250 AMP 2 car detached garage 17’ by 20’ asking $169, 900. Call Ross to view 613433-1133.

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1075A LAKE DORE RD. PRIME WATERFRONT 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.

1018 McNAB RD., CALABOGIE 3 SEASON COTTAGE – Located in Barryvale area, 2 minutes from golf course, 10 minutes from ski hill. Maintenance free kit., LR with brick fireplace, 3 BDR, newer sunroom overlooking the lake. Lot 50 by 169. Asking $409,900. Call Ross 433-1133 for details .

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 $199,000. Call Ross 433-1133.

186 PINNACLE ROAD 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. $289,900. Call Ross for details at 433-1133.

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BUILDING LOT – location on Mansil Hill Rd. near Cobden 374’ by 597’ 5.06 acres. $44,900 WATERFRONT PROPERTY – 148 acre with 495’ on Olmstead Lake. Mostly softwood bush ie: Pine, Spruce etc. Approx 10 miles from Renfrew. Fully Surveyed. BROMLEY TOWNSHIP LOCATED 2 KM FROM COBDEN Lot 1 – 420’ x 990’ re 9.70 acres. Price $ 45,500. Lot 2 – 420’ x 990’ re 9.70 acres. Price $ 47,900.

542 SOUTHSIDE WAY Three Seasoned Cottage; Kit, LR, 2 BDR, 13 PC Bath, Newer Screened in Porch, Septic System, Water from Lake. Lot 100’ by 178’, 2 Storage Sheds on property. Call Ross to View 613.433.1133

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LOOKING FOR ROOM? THEN TAKE A LOOK AT THIS HOUSE 137 McANDREW AVE 2 STRY vinyl sided home, features include, eat-in kit, LR with GAS Fireplace, separate DR, Laundry room with 1-2pc bath. 2nd floor includes Large Master Bedroom, 19’ by 13’ plus walk in closet, 2 BDR. 1- 4 pc bath. Large 2 level side deck with above ground pool. $162,500 $162,500.Call .Call Ross for further details 433-1133.

170 TASSE AVE. R-4000, brand new bungalow, open concept, kit., D.R., separate L.R., 14pc 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 $219,000. Call Ross at 613433-1133.

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 at 433-1133.

193 ROSS ST. 2 1/2 story brick home. Kit, Large LR; 2nd Flr 2 BDR 1- 4 pc bath. Top level Large MBR. Basement unﬁnished, F.A. Gas with central air, mostly new windows throughout. Price $139,900. Call Ross for details at 433-1133.

146 TASSE AVE.

Vinyl sided bungalow, Kit, LR, 2 BDR, 1-4 Bath, Laundry Room, Very Very in-expensive to live in. Price $118,000. Call Ross for details 613-433-1133. 466292

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3687 BURNSTOWN ROAD Lovely century 2 storey, 4 bedroom home on 1 acre on the outskirts of town. Custom designed kitchen, hardwood floors living room with wood insert in fireplace. All windows have been replaced. Attached garage plus outbuilding. Great family living! MLS#792698

298 BALDWIN AVENUE • Good starter home on large corner lot with upgraded windows, doors & roof • Main floor has kitchen/dining room, living room & laundry • Upstairs has 3 bedrooms & 4pc bath MLS#782385 • $139,500

406 HUBERS ROAD • Exceptional property with 300 acres with a view for miles • 4 bedroom farmhouse with wraparound porch compliments the rustic farm environment • Several outbuildings including 3 bay garage • $575,000 MLS#782100

862 MCDOUGALL ROAD Prime Mature Residential Area! Hillside 3 bedroom bungalow with open concept kitchen and dining area, French doors to 3 season sunroom with a lovely view of the town, hardwood floors, 2 gas fireplaces, walkout basement partially finished, attached single car garage. Call for more info!

6143A CENTENNIAL DRIVE • Pride of Ownership for this WATERFRONT property on Madawaska River • A-frame with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 waterfront balconies • Hard wired 8K generator • $349,500 MLS#790485

63 MCBRIDE ROAD • Newer home built in 2010 • Completely finished lower level with 2 bedrooms, family room, 2pc bath/laundry & office • Hardwood & ceramic flooring • $315,000 MLS#781868

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102 MERVIN LANE • Spacious, side-split home accommodating the growing family, 3 + 1 bedrooms & 2 baths • Maple & Birch hardwood flooring throughout, good working oak kitchen with large center island • Newly built private rear deck • $239,500 MLS#783836

660 HYDRO BAY ROAD • 19 WATERFRONT acres with many options to build your dream home • 725 Feet on Muskrat Lake • 3 Boat Launches, 4 wheeler trails, mixed bush, underground wiring for generator • $249,000 MLS#755153

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429 MCNULTY ROAD • 3 bedroom home situated on 150 acres • Small & large barn and creek on property • Great recreational land that’s only 17 km to Renfrew • $224,500 MLS#788712

63 ALVA DRIVE • Attention Commuters!!! • This well maintained home is situated on private setting just minutes to Hwy #17, Cobden with 2 + 2 bedrooms, sunroom, 2 baths, attached heated double garage • 2 propane fireplaces, 2 verandas, new roof, new furnace • $272,000 MLS#755869

2385 HWY. #60 • 63 acres with 2 bedroom home that backs onto the Bonnechere River. • 2-part barn & vinyl shelters • Plus 16’ x 12’ tack room & cattle loading ramp • $299,500 MLS#790796

26405 HWY. #41 • Private country setting on 3.28 acres • Situated on the outskirts of Griffith • 2 Bedroom Hillside home with large single garage with workshop & spacious loft MLS#784143 • $155,000

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72 PRINCE STREET • Central to downtown area • Unit C – 760 sq. ft. • Unit D – 900 sq. ft. • Rent includes heat & hydro MLS#781732, 781733

98 & 100 RAGLAN STREET S. • Prime location to start your business • Features 2-1 bedroom apartments upstairs (currently rented) & main level has been renovated with 1200 sq.ft. • Immediate Occupancy MLS#775296

627 FORTINGTON STREET •Great location for your business •Bright & spacious, private back office •Plenty of parking available MLS#770869

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432-8826

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312 Raglan St. S., Renfrew

Except Wednesday 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CL24575

WASHER & DRYER available May 29, price negotiable, good condition for both. Attention Collectors! Antique desk over hundred years needs refinishing, negotiable price. 613-432-7558 WHITE CEDAR LUMBER, Decking, fencing, all dimensions, rough or dressed. Timbers and V-joints also available. Call Tom at McCann’s Forest Products 613-628-6199 or 613-633-3911 ARTICLES WANTED

ARTICLES WANTED

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE scrap cars. Will pay $50 - $100, depending on types. Picked up free. 613432-3464 or cell 613432-0449

CARS FOR SALE

LOTS & LAND

DO YOU HAVE VACANT LAND? We make individual lots and subdivisions. Ken 613-257-5127 ken_hubert@sympatico.ca

FOR SALE

FIREWOOD

FIREWOOD BY THE TANDEM LOAD CLEAN Random Length Hardwood For Sale 613-649-2544 Quick Delivery MIXED HARDWOOD 8’ lengths, excellent quality, by the tandem load. We also purchase standing timber and hard or soft pulp wood; land and lot clearing, tree trimming, and outdoor furnace wood available. Call 613432-2286

HOUSES FOR RENT

For sale by owner

Year Kilometers Body Type Transmission Colour Drivetrain Type Fuel Type Address

1997 166000 Coupe (2 door) Automatic Silver Rear-wheel drive Used Gasoline Ottawa, ON K2C 1V7

Call: 613-769-6078

FARM EQUIPMENT

FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE ROUND BALER: John Deere 435, hydraulic tie, slip clutch, automatic bale trak monitor, makes from 3.5’ to 6’ bales. Regularly serviced and maintained. Has done about 12,000 bales since Nov. New price was $24,000 (present new price on similar model, $30,000). Asking price $16,000 HAYBINE:New Holland 489, 9’ ﬂoating head. Regularly serviced and maintained, extra knives and parts. Recent $500 + ﬁeld ready tune-up, $5,500. Square bale fork Hay elevator Moisture meter Sprayer Combine International #80 Grain auger and feed Roller Mill electric

LOOKING FOR LAND TO BUY preferably Admaston/Renfrew area Call 613- 570-1389

Phone 613-628-5871

OLD ANTIQUE FURNITURE, Old advertising coca-cola, Mountain Dew, old gas and oil items, toys, decoys, old postcards, old Beatles items, old Halloween and Christmas items Call Sheryl MacKenzie at 613-432-4909

DOG GROOMING! Spring clean-up special, $40 Inc. wash, blow dry, nail trim, full grooming services avail. Located just outside of Arnprior, call for appt. Tracy 613-3161889 www.beyondobedience.blogspot.com

PETS

CONSTANT LAKE 1 bedroom garden home, fridge/stove heat/hydro washer & dryer hook-up grass cutting snow plowing all included, $800/month, no pets, first/last, available June. 613-628-5080

$15,750.00 1997 Chevrolet Corvette

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HOUSES FOR SALE

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CONSTANT LAKE 4 bedroom & 2 washrooms, fridge/stove washer/dryer hook-up heat/hydro lawn cutting snow plowing all included for $1200/month, no pets, first/last, available June 1, last months rent negotiable 613-6285080 NEW 3 BEDROOM Garden home, 11/2 bath, 4 appliances included, references required, call 613-6338756 after 5p.m. APARTMENTS

DOG OBEDIENCE MAY 21, 2011, let us help you - reg early. 613-432-7781 or 613433-0051 BOATS & SUPPLIES

FOR RENT 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW backing onto ravine, corner lot 50’x207’, 59 Wilson 1 BEDROOM APT St. $179,000 private, suitable for quiet working person, no pets, 416-239-0428 432-7194 HOUSES FOR SALE

2007 150 Speedster Seadoo-4 seater- red and white, Seadoo Boat-150 Speedster, ski post and wake tower, AM/FM Radio and Cd player, Bimini cover + Seadoo Boat cover. Also includes a 2007 Karavan Boat Trailer. Sotred indoors all winters. Excellent condition Purchased new $28750. Asking $15,500. Call 613832-3625 14ft $15,500 613-8323625 HUNTING

HUNTER SAFETY CANADIAN FIREARMS COURSE at Almonte June, 10, 11, 12th. Wenda Cochran 613256-2409

HUNTER SAFETY Canadian Firearms Course. Courses and exams held throughout the year. Free course if you organize a group, exams available. Wenda Cochran, 613-2562409.

NEW PRICE

1513-A Whelan Rd. $ 193,900.00 Well maintained bungalow. Located only 10 minutes from town on approx. 2 acres. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, ﬁnished family room, builtin appliances, central air and central vacuum. Built in 1994, this home is R2000 certiﬁed making it very economical to heat. For more information or to arrange a showing please call 613-432-9629 or E-mail: vailesmail@yahoo.ca CL24526

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

1 BEDROOM APT. GROUND floor, hardwood, only mature individuals, First & last, no dogs, parking, 613623-4747 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT July 1st occupancy, 292 Argyle St. Fridge/s tove/washer/dryer included, $900 all inclusive. Call Tony @ 256-5411 2 BEDROOM APT centrally located, adult building, fresh paint, new economical gas furnace, no pets, $680 plus utilities, 613-4327862

Enjoy The Beneﬁts of Independent Living Today - Secure Building - All on one level - Self Contained 1 Bdrm & Studio Apts - Min. to Shopping/Transit

COTTAGES FOR RENT

COTTAGE FOR RENT. Ottawa River Large deck, 2 bedroom, kitchen, shower, turnkey. Available May & June 613-432-6226 or 613-432-8260. Private, modern, fully equipped cottage for rent on Leggatt Lake, 40 minutes west of Perth. $625 weekly. Call 613335-2658 for details.

HELP WANTED

APPLY NOW. Mature AZ driver, 10-15 years experience, off road and on road, mechanically inclined preferred. Light labour required. Fax resume to 613433-9352 ASSISTANT with 3-5 year carpentry and renovation experience. Must have vehicle, boots, basic tools. 40 hour weekly, $17 per hour, Arnprior. Call 613-720-9228

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613-432-5885 COBDEN 1 BEDROOM apt available www.renfrewglen.com June 1st, hydro extra, CL23570 parking & laundry on site, no smoking, no SEPTEMBER 1st, Wilpets. $575 a month, son Investments, has a real beauty, 2 bed613-868-0810 room, fridge, stove, carGROUND FLOOR peting, secure building, STYLISH 2 bedroom chair lift to your door apt. Small yard, some plus free parking. And hardwood floors, very a one bedroom at The clean with higher end Academy, complete appliances & cup- with blinds, stove, boards etc. Centre fridge, gas heat, easy town, available July access to shopping, 1st, $745/month plus churches, banks. Give utilities, 613-432-5741 us a call 613-4328417. Serving your LOOKING FOR AN housing needs for over Apartment? Call the 25 years. “BEST forget the REST” 613-432-8417 Wilson SMALL ONE BEDInvestments. A great se- ROOM apartment, lection of one and two available immediately. bedrooms for July 1st. Rent includes heat. Our apartments are af- Quiet, secure. 264 fordable, clean, quiet, Raglan St S. Call 432with stove and fridge 5972 all in secure buildings. We have 24 hour ROOM maintenance service. FOR RENT Give us a call we’ll be happy to show you any of our locations. Office ROOM FOR RENT hours 8am -4:30pm, Own fridge and cupour location No.2, 850 board space, shared O’Brien Road. Evenings kitchen and bathroom, and weekends by ap- furnished rec room and pointment only. laundry. 1 1/2 miles from town, “private”. ONE BEDROOM $425/month. 613APT TO SUBLET. 433-4086 1425 Rosenthal Ave, Ottawa. Close to CarleSHARED ton U, Algonquin and ACCOMMODATIONS Experimental Farm. $789 all inclusive + one parking spot. ACCOMAvailable June 1st, SHARED must qualify through MODATIONS RENTTimbercreek Asset ING rooms ranging in Management criteria, size, features and price. 1st & last required. Cur- 420.00-560.00 includrent lease ends Aug ing utilities, satellite and 31st, may sign new wireless internet. First lease after that time. and last, references required. Downtown ArnContact dumais prior, available immedimessina@hot mail.com for inquir ately. Leave message 613-293-0611 ies. RAGLAN ST MAIN COTTAGES floor 1 bedroom apt, FOR RENT eat in kitchen, parking, $600/month plus hyLAKE dro, mature applicants CONSTANT only, references re- $550/month cabin renquired, 613-433-5868 tal great for couple or single, furnished, indoor SPACIOUS 1 BED- plumbing, hydro includROOM apt, heat and ed, pay own heat, heathydro included. Non- ed by air tight stove, smoker, no pets. $625 first/last, no pets 613call Dan 432-2268 628-5080

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LOST & FOUND FOUND CAT Male white and grey long haired cat with green eyes very friendly on Maloney RD. Been here for about 1 month. Call to claim 613-433-7338 FOUND MALE GERMAN SHEPHERD approximately 7 years old. Found on English Rd. Mt. St. Patrick Call 613-433-5818

GOA PAVING requires experienced asphalt labourers. Call 1-888-433-9222 HAIRDRESSER required for maternity leave, working with the elderly 20 hr/wk. Lots of sets and perms. Aug Feb/March. Send resume by June 1st to Box J, c/o The Mercury, 35 Opeongo Rd, Renfrew, On K7V 2T2 HELP WANTED: Royal Canadian Legion, Renfrew requires a parttime bartender or bartenderess. You can drop resumes off at the Legion Office or the Lounge. Smart Serve would be an asset. LANDSCAPE LABOURERS REQUIRED Especially a Lead Hand who is able to work independently installing patios, retaining walls and interlock work. Call Jacob Hultink Landscapes 613-4325437 LOOKING FOR shingler/labourer. Must have shingling experience and valid driver’s licence. 613-432-7167 leave message 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

KEYS FOUND at boat launch, end of Lake Avenue, Carleton Place, Sunday May lst. Keys can be picked up at the Canadian Gazette office at 53 Bridge St. 613-2571303. OTTAWA’S Largest Lawn and Property LOST Maintenance Company SILVER CHAIN pays $120-$360 DAIwith cross, containing LY for outdoor grandmother’s ashes. Spring/Summer work. VERY SENTIMENTAL! Hiring honest, competiPLEASE RETURN! tive, and energetic indiLost Sat May 14 viduals to fill our varivicinity Finnigan’s ous 2011 positions. Raglan Street. Apply online @ REWARD www.Spring Call (613)432-7642 MastersJobs.com

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TREASURER

We’re looking for Carriers to deliver our newspaper!

Reporting to the CAO/Clerk, the Treasurer has the responsibility of maintaining the financial records of the Township, assisting auditors with preparation of financial reports of the Township and its local boards, and providing informative financial analysis to Council, departments and provincial ministries. Qualifications: x Post-secondary education in Business Finance or equivalent combination of education and experience. x Minimum three years general municipal accounting experience at a supervisory level, including municipal tax administration and municipal financial management. x Advanced software skills including a thorough knowledge of accounting software, Word, PowerPoint and Excel. x Thorough knowledge and experience in payroll management, including preparation of year end audit documents. x Work successfully as a team member in a dynamic service centred environment. x Superior leadership capabilities and strong interpersonal skills combined with excellent oral and written communication skills and negotiation skills to work with Council, staff, volunteers and members of the public. x AMCT or AMCT(A) designation and tax collectors courses are an asset.

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Compensation: $53,810 - $66,099 per annum, plus comprehensive benefits package.

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Please send your resume, by 4:00 p.m., Friday, June 3, 2011 to: Township of Greater Madawaska Box 180 1101 Francis Street Calabogie ON K0J 1H0 Email: admin@greatermadawaska.com Fax: 613-752-2617

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Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

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System-wide Responsibility 0.8 FTE – Permanent (potential increase to 1.0 in a few years) 35 hours/week (10-mth contract) September 2011 Under review

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Superintendent of Educational Services, the Speech Language Pathologist will take a lead role throughout our Board to enhance the communication, social and educational functions of students with speech and language disorders and augmentative/alternative communication needs by providing on-going screening, assessment, consultation and training. In addition, they will provide program supervision and guidance to Communication Disorder Facilitators, assist in pertinent Board/department planning and liaison with internal and external partners.

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RENFREW COUNTY CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Requires A SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (0.8) LOCATION: STATUS: HOURS OF WORK: START DATE: SALARY RANGE:

CLOSING DATE: Only applications received no later than 12:00 noon on Monday. May 30, 2011, will be considered. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. CL13935

RENFREW MERCURY - May 19 2011

Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter with an updated resume including details of qualiﬁcations, experience and professional and pastoral references. It is imperative that all new applicants to the Board submit an ORIGINAL current, satisfactory Vulnerable Screening Criminal Background Check prior to commencement of employment. * IT IS PREFERRED THAT ALL CANDIDATES APPLY THROUGH www.applytoeducation.com * Applications may also be submitted to: DARLENE TerMARSCH, HUMAN RESOURCES ASSISTANT Renfrew County Catholic District School Board 499 Pembroke Street West Pembroke, ON K8A 5P1 Fax: 613-732-7961 Email: hr@rccdsb.edu.on.ca Bob Schreader Chairperson

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Michele Arbour Director of Education

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HELP WANTED

“…to assist terminally ill individuals to live as fully as possible while maintaining their dignity and comfort, as well as providing support to family and friends.”

HELP WANTED

DAVE’S AUTOMOTIVE

TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY

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Earn an approved Diploma in less than 1 year. Financial Assistance may be available.

CALL FOR NEXT START DATES 613-384-6194 1-888-732-0326

Currently Recruiting REGISTERED NURSES Casual Part Time

SUMMARY The Registered Nurse assumes a lead role in the hospice team; provides direct care to patients at Hospice Renfrew; directs and supervises care provided by the Personal Support Worker, and Hospice Volunteers. QUALIFICATIONS • Current Certiﬁcate of Competency from College of Nurses of Ontario • Proven knowledge and expertise in hospice/ palliative care; pain and symptom management

Smiths Falls Campus - 52 Abbott Street www.kingstonlearningcentre.ca

Please submit your resume to: Helen McGregor Hospice Renfrew 459 Albert Street Renfrew ON K7V 1V8 Fax: 613-432-3618 Email: info@hospicerenfrew.ca

CARRIERS NEEDED RENFREW various routes

613-432-3655 ext 31 Toll Free 1-800-884-9195

If you are interested in joining our dynamic health care team, please submit your resume to: Trisha Sammon, Administrator Caressant Care Cobden 12 Wren Drive Cobden, Ontario K0J 1K0 admincobden@caressantcare.com Fax 613-646-2182 CL24601

chris.paveley@metroland.com CL21800

carriers wanted Shawville, Bryson, Campbell’s Bay, Ladysmith, Otter Lake, Douglas

THE TOWNSHIP OF BONNECHERE VALLEY RECREATION Requires: SWIM INSTRUCTOR To teach Red Cross & Life Saving Program on the Rotary Beach. Must be at least 17 years of age & possess either the Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Certificate or the Lifesaving Society Instructor Certificate. CPR & First Aid Training an asset. Requires: ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR Must be at least 16 years of age & possess Red Cross Assistant Water Safety Instructor Certificate of Lifesaving Society Assistant Instructor Certificate. CPR & First Aid Training an asset. Must be registered at the Canada Employment Centre for Students. Positions to commence in July.

Routes available in your area.

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chris.paveley@metroland.com

Please send resume to the undersigned by 4:00 p.m. in a sealed envelope marked with the position you are applying for, by June 1, 2011.

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Contact: CHRIS PAVELEY 613-432-3655 • 800-884-9195

Township of Bonnechere Valley Recreation Department Box 100, Eganville, Ontario K0J 1T0 Or email resume to: rec@eganville.com

Applications will be received until 4:00 p.m. June 3rd, 2011. For further information, please contact the Municipal Office at 613-432-2885 or email info@admastonbromley.com. CL24588

COOK for the 2011 season. Email cal@highlands golfclubs.com or fax 613-752-2031 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

GENERAL HELP

Qualiﬁcations: • Diploma or Degree in Nursing • Current Registration with the College of Nurses • Long Term Care experience an asset • Excellent assessment skills • Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills • Current Criminal Reference Check required

Contact Chris Paveley

The Township of Admaston/Bromley will be hiring a student for a seven week period beginning July 4th, 2011. Week-end work may be required. License and transportation will be an asset.

requires a

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Located between Renfrew & Pembroke, we are a 64-bed Long Term Care Residence that offers a challenging career to Nurses.

Seeking reliable people to deliver the Renfrew Mercury every Thursday

Please drop off resume to: Dave’s Automotive 227 Elliott Cresc, Renfrew or Fax to 613-432-2891 email: davesautomotive@live.ca No Phone Calls Please

HELP WANTED

Caressant Care Cobden Has immediate openings for Part-Time RN’s & RPN’s

TOWN OF

NOTICE TO STUDENTS

LICENSED TECHNICIAN or APPRENTICE MECHANIC

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CAREER TRAINING • Education Assistant •Child and Youth Worker • Pharmacy Assistant • Personal Support Worker • Med and Legal Admin. • Acccountng

HELP WANTED

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PAID IN ADVANCE! Make $1000 Weekly Mailing Brochures from home. 100% Legit! Income is guaranteed! No experience required. Enroll Today! www.national-work.com RELIABLE BABYSITTER in your home Mon - Wed 3:30 pm - 7 pm. MUST HAVE OWN TRANSPORTATION Phone 433-8094 after 4 pm ONLY RIVER VALLEY POLLED HEREFORDS Has an immediate opening for an experienced cattleman. The individual must be reliable and experienced with cattle. Duties will include working with cattle to get ready for shows & sales. This full-time position includes a family sized house on the farm, competitive salary, benefit package and pension plan. Please apply with resume and references to: rivervalleyherefords@kos.net or fax to: 613-378-1646. SECURITY GUARDS Full-time, part-time, casual and call outs. Must have valid Ontario Security Guard licence, own transportation and be available for all shifts. Busy season starts now. A few positions available immediately. Contact DAVIS SECURITY 613-735-7123 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

Position Available: Multimedia Sales Specialist Summary The Multimedia Sales Specialist works as a key member of the Advertising team by participating and driving specific online sales and initiatives, as well as supporting customers, relative to an online product they have purchased. Their goals are to manage, maximize and grow customer satisfaction levels, while focusing on fulfilling the needs of advertisers, through alignment with Metroland Media services. Responsibilities Responsibilities for this role are heavily focused on sales activities for Metroland Digital properties, with the embedded understanding of customer relationship management and service. 1. Outbound sales acquisition activity to local businesses promoting digital products. 2. Plan and prioritize personal sales activities and customer/prospect contact towards achieving agreed business aims, including costs and sales - especially managing personal time and productivity. 3. Plan and manage personal business portfolio according to an agreed market development strategy. 4. Manage product/service mix, pricing and margins according to agreed aims. 5. Maintain and develop existing and new customers through appropriate propositions and ethical sales methods. 6. Use customer and prospect contact activities tools and systems, and update accordingly. 7. Plan/carry out/support local marketing activities to agreed budgets and timescales, and integrate personal sales efforts with other organized marketing activities, e.g., product launches, promotions, advertising, exhibitions and telemarketing. 8. Respond to and follow up sales enquiries using appropriate methods. 9. Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information. 10. Communicate, liaise, and negotiate internally and externally using appropriate methods to facilitate the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships. 11. Attend and present at external customer meetings and internal meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business development. 12. Attend training and develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills. 13. Adhere to health and safety policy, and other requirements relating to care of equipment.

Requirements Qualified candidates should possess: • Proven track record of achieving and exceeding measurable goals • Outbound B2B calling experience • Experience in managing a portfolio of clients • The ability to function in a deadline driven environment • Demonstrated superior customer relationship skills • Good communication skills, both verbal and written • The ability to work efficiently independently or as a part of a team • Excellent organizational skills, along with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to multi-task • Working and functional knowledge of the MS Windows and Office suites, as well as functional and navigational knowledge of the Internet

Interested candidates are requested to forward their resume and cover letter by June 16, 2011 to: josh.max@metroland.com. Please reference “Multimedia Sales Specialist” in the Subject Line. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. CL24622

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HELP WANTED

SERVICES

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.

Job Posting Director of Parks & Recreation The Town of Renfrew announces a position opening for a Director of Parks & Recreation. Details for this employment opportunity can be found by visiting the Town website at www.town.renfrew.on.ca or by contacting Kim Bulmer, Town Clerk, at 613-432-4848. CL24629 HELP WANTED

Eady Insurance & Financial Services Inc. is seeking an

INSURANCE BROKER

DOG WALKING SERVICE Is your dog sitting at home all day? Honest, friendly, reliable. Dog Walker available anytime, call Dave 613-322-6968

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• Green/Environmentally friendly cleaning products available • Spring or Fall Cleaning • Cottage Clean-up/Check-up and Open/Close for the season *SUPERclean* for you is what we do

Remuneration: Based on candidate’s experience & qualiﬁcations.

Professional Handyman “Honey Do This” Company specializing in small jobs. Painting, Plumbing, Carpentry. Creative solutions with reasonable rates. 30 years experience. Bill Weiss 613-570-1488, Renfrew, Arnprior, Calabogie weissmaintenance@ gmail.com

No telephone inquiries please. Please forward resume and covering letter with salary expectations to: Eady Insurance & Financial Services Inc. ATTN: Shelley Fishenden 29 Raglan Street South Renfrew, Ontario K7V 1P8 e-mail: eadyinsurance@bellnet.ca

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BUILD A NEW deck/fence or repair the one you have. Experienced. Photo’s of previous work available. Call Jared at 613-401-2041 or 613432-7612 evenings 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 COURSES

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KYLE FELHAVER’S Spring recital Sunday June 5th, 1-4 pm. St. John’s Parish Hall, Arnprior Fiddlers, Guitar players, mandolin and step dancers. Musical guests Denis Lanctot, Neil McDaniel. Everyone welcome $10/person

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MULTI-FAMILY, Sat & Sun, May 21/22 from 8am. 34085 Hwy 41 Eganville (1 km south of 512). Plants, antiques, collectibles, oil lamps, books, household, 2 air conditioners WE ARE BACK!!! McCallum Drive Yard Sale, Sunday May 22, 2011, 8:00-2:00 (no early birds please) postponed til later date if rains. Exit McCallum Drive off hwy 17 at Goshen Flea Market sign between Renfrew and Arnprior. Plants, toys, furniture and much more! Come and check us out. SATURDAY, MAY 21 - 2000 Calabogie Road, 9 am-1 pm. Glassware, household items, exercise equipment, baby items, etc. Lots for everyone SAT. MAY 21, 8a.m. 2328 Kerr Line, Foresters Falls, household items, collectible antiques, garden materials, paintings, furniture, toys, window blinds. Rain or Shine MULTI FAMILY GARAGE sale, Sat. May 21 from 8:00-12:00 at 238 Foxden St. Something for everyone (children’s, household items, tools)

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GIANT YARD SALE many items, Sat. May 21 & Sun. May 22. 8a.m. - 12p.m. 333 Mary St. Renfrew

PLANT SALE May long weekend Sat-SunMon, 8-5, Perennials for sun & shade including over 20 hosta varieties. Sandy’s garden, 639 Burnstown Road (between White Lake and Burnstown)

GARAGE SALE EVERYTHING must go. Wool, fabric, gift bags, tools, 2 nearly new men & women bikes $75 each, new little t.v. $50 and much more. 361 Dominion St. Renfrew, Sat. May 21, 8a.m.-2p.m. All good stuff. 613-4329603

MULTI FAMILY YARD Sale May 21st at 2166 Queens Line, 8:00a.m.-noon. Table & chairs, toys, dishes 1212 Jamieson Lane and much more Every Friday & SaturINSIDE GARAGE SALE day 9-12 Starting this May 21, 8a.m.-3p.m. weekend and every Barryvale (Calabogie) weekend up to and inHwy 511 to Barryvale cluding June 24 & 25 Rd to Pheasant Run, 28 Fine Collectibles, furniPine Hill Rd off Pheas- ture, household goods, ant Run. Furniture & motorcycle, camper household items. 50% van. of proceeds to Hospice 4925 RIVER RD, SaturRenfrew day May 21. Large va2012 HWY 60 on Sat riety of items. Canadian and Sun May 21 & 22 Tire money accepted from 8 am. Moving clothing, household 927 MOUNT ST. Patrick Rd Saturday May goods, tools 21, 9a.m.-4p.m. (no Bar fridge, end tables, early birds) electronics, toys household items. small appliances, bed Saturday May 21 from & other household 8am-3pm;122 Pheas- items. Rain or shine. ant Run Road,Barryvale[Calabogie]HWY 56 NADOBNY LANE 511 to Barryvale rd. Thompson Hill, May and left on Pheasant 21/11, 8:00a.m. run. 11:30a.m. Snowblower, chairs, barbies, puz1144 HIGHWAY 148 zles, books, bikes, hotCampbell’s Bay, Que wheel cars, cabbage Sunday and Monday patch dolls. If raining 8-4 May 22 & 23 May 22. 8am-4pm Barns are full! Andre Chretien 819-648-2512

MON. May 23rd, 8-2, large garage sale, roto-tiller, ride on lawn tractors, push-mowers, generator, freezer, lots of stuff, 5128 Upper Dwyer Hill Rd (near Arnprior) 623-1521 canceled if raining HUGE YARD SALE Saturday May 21 & Sunday May 22, 8a.m.-2p.m. 15 Calumet Rd, Portage du Fort, QC. Rain day Saturday May 28, 8a.m.-4p.m. 12689 LANARK RD, Calabogie (in the village). Moving and don’t want to take it with us sale. Saturday, May 21, 9 am - noon. Rain date, Sunday, May 22 23 HARRY ST, Renfrew, Saturday May 21st. starting at 7a.m. Cancelled if raining and rescheduled to the 28th. 309 JOFFRE AVE 7:30am-12 May 21 Welder, tools, new airtight stove, gas water pump, house hold items. Furniture, tools and household items for sale. Saturday May 21 from 8-3pm. 112 Pheasant Run, Barryvale(Calabogie)HWY 511 to Barryvale Rd and left on Pheasant Run #112. 1161 PINNACLE RD, Sat May 21, 8 - noon. Rain or shine. Household items, toys, etc

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DEADLINE: TUESDAY AT 1PM.

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ANNIVERSARIES

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Everyday in some small way Memories of you come our way Gone are the days we used to share Always Loved and But in our hearts you’re always there Greatly missed Daughter Nancy and Grandsons Chris & Lovingly remembered Helen and family Scott

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WEDDINGS, BAPTISMS & Funerals, location of your choice. Also available small weddings, my home, weekdays. The Rev. Alan Gallichan. 613726-0400.

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HUNTER, Bert In loving memory of our father, grandfather and great grandfather who passed away May 18, 1999.

It isn’t what we write, It isn’t what we say, It’s what we feel within our hearts, As we think of you today

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Not how did he die, but how did he live? Not what did he gain, but what did he give? These are the units to measure the worth of a man as a man, regardless of birth. Not what his church, nor what his creed, But had he befriended those really in need? Was he ever ready, with word of good cheer, To bring back a smile, To banish a tear? Not what did the editorial in the newspaper say, But how many were sorry when he passed away? Lovingly remembered by Christena, Wade, Calvin, Evans, Kelly and Jody and families

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May 30, 1953 – May 23, 2003 It’s been 8 years now since I sat by your side And prayed, and hoped that you would not die But fate determined how life would go Nothing could be changed Like the rivers that ﬂow My life changed forever May 23, 2003 When once a married couple, Went from we, to just me. Lizzy’s new baby brother Your grandson is here Graham and Emily named him Philip I was thrilled thru my tears. To everyone reading my “missing you” poem Stay alert, stay safe… You’re needed at home. Still missing you Karen and family

May 20th is one year without our beautiful mother,

Francoise Cloutier Thomas

HUNTER, Bert In loving memory of a dear dad and grandfather Bert who passed away 12 years ago May 18 1999

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POTTER Eileen In loving memory of a dear mom and grandma, who passed away May 19, 2010.

Remembering you is easy We do it every day Missing you is the hardest part As it never goes away To hear your voice To see your smile EADY Margaret May 21 ‘10 To sit with you and talk for awhile Austin Dec 2 ‘89 Would be our greatest In loving memory of a wish dear mom and dad, Today, tomorrow, our grandma and grandpa whole life through We shall always love Together again forever and remember you. Miss you dearly. Love always and Love Clarke, Colleen, forever Sandy & Christine Shannon and Chris xxxxoooo

Join us in celebrating 50 years of marriage for Gerald & Gertie Vander Ploeg Saturday, May 21, 2011

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Your daughter Laurie, Doug & your special girl Kelsey xoxo

Love Della, Chad & Debbie, Tammy & Rob, Franky & Amy, Alleshia, Rylie, Reagan, Makoy and Landon

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You are cordially invited to a birthday celebration in honor of MARILYN LAFONT May 22, 2011 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Renfrew Legion 30 Raglan South Renfrew, Ontario

It doesn’t take a special day To bring you to our minds For days without a thought of you Are very hard to find.

IN MEMORIAM

Silent Tears The quiet darkness of the night brings out my greatest fears... Did you know how much you meant to me; then I cry my silent tears As I watched you in that little room, and I looked into your face I saw the one I knew before; in another time and place What I wouldn’t give to go back in time, for just a little while So I could hear you laugh again, so I could see you smile Now the memories are all that’s left, such a permanent good bye And it seems as though they’ll never stop, these silent tears I cry

Love forever & ever, Your children

Time changes many things but love & memory ever clings. Potter, Eileen (Rouble)

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

In loving memory of our wonderful sister and sister-in-law “Eileen” who was taken into the loving arms of the Lord from us, May 19, 2010 Gone are the days we used to share But in our hearts you are always there The gates of memories will never close We miss you more than anyone knows With tender love and deep regret We who love you will never forget. Love always Lorna & John Eisen Leo & Stella (Ottawa)

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Armand HUNTER, Bert In loving memory of a special dad, father in Today recalls the law & poppy who memory passed away May Of a loved one gone to 18th 1999. rest And those who think of Not a day goes by him today that we don’t think of Are those who loved you him best. I miss your smile But most of all The flowers we lay I miss you and mom upon his grave and I being together at May wither and decay our own house But the love we have You will live in our for him hearts forever dad Who lies beneath, will Until we’re together never fade away again

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48 DEATHS

CARDS OF THANKS

EVELYN M. MAXWELL JAKES

Thanks to All A heartfelt thank you to my son, Ben Deslaurier and daughter, Trisha Sammon for making my birthday party “so special”. Many thanks to my family, friends, relatives and grandchildren who helped me celebrate on May 8 at the Renfrew Legion. Thank you for the many cards and gifts, the great music and songs by The Renfrew County Fiddlers, the square dancing by my grandchildren, Jacob and Taitum Sammon; and to Mary Wright for all her help. Muriel Freamo Deslaurier

Evelyn M. Maxwell Jakes, beloved wife and caring friend of Lennox H. Jakes passed away on May 16, 2011 at Renfrew Victoria Hospital. Survived by her loving husband Lennox and her daughters, Leewyn Jakes of Petrolia and Lynette Eady (David), of Windsor Ontario. All of whom she loved and respected. Evelyn was a wonderful home maker and took pleasure in her efforts. We miss you dear Evelyn and thank you for your many happy, pleasant times and memories.

With Love, Lennox and the Girls

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CATHERINE ELIZABETH FORREST WEBER

In Hospice Renfrew on Sunday, May 15, 2011. Bob Conner, age 67 years. Loving husband of Laura Conner. Loved father of Nicole Waterman (Rob) of Barrhaven and Kimberly Conner of Renfrew. Loved grandpa of Nolan, Ashley and Freddie. Friends called at the Anderson Funeral Home, 22 Raglan St. S., Renfrew on Wednesday, May 18th from 6 - 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church, Renfrew on Thursday, May 19th at 11:00 a.m. Interment Rosebank Cemetery. For those desiring donations to Hospice Renfrew would be appreciated.

passed away peacefully at home in Indianapolis, Indiana after several years of battling cancer, at the age of 78, on May 8, 2011.

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Daughter of the late Jim and Elizabeth Forrest of Glasgow. Beloved wife of George, mother of 3 children E. Dolly, Julie & Jeff (Stephanie) and grandmother of Rachel and Brandon. Will be sadly missed by siblings Ken (Eleanor), Edwin (Shirley), David (Bonnie), Joan Headrick (Ross), Lewis (Heather), Sharon Roffey (Ken), Judy Caldwell (Michael), Nancy Young (Ted) and sister-in-law Lois Forrest and her many nieces and nephews. While Catherine published her writings about famous women in a U.S. magazine – “Traces”as well as editing her husband’s scientiﬁc journals of his cancer research in enzyme regulation, she will remembered locally for her weekly column - “Around and About” in the Renfrew Mercury. CL24635

Enjoy fly-in breakfast June 12 at Cobden Airport Fans of small airplanes and hearty breakfasts are in for a treat Sunday, June 12. The Champlain Flying Club is holding its annual fly-in breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. The fundraising breakfast and airplane show will be held, rain or shine, at the Bruce McPhail Memorial Field on the north end of Jeffrey Lake, just off Highway 17 on Airport Road south of Cobden. Admission is free to the airfield and the charge for breakfast

THURSDAY, MAY 19 • All families and friends are invited to St. Thomas the Apostle’s Fun Fair from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Fun Fair will feature an inﬂatable obstacle course, moon bounce, a variety of games, french fries, pizza, treats and lots of fun. • The Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group’s AGM, 7 p.m. at the library, 222 Dickson St., Pembroke. Committee reports and election of ofﬁcers. Angela Sabbath, Curator of the Champlain Trail Museum will talk about the historical displays to be enjoyed at Renfrew County Expo 150.

FRIDAY, MAY 20

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The Community Calendar is a free service for non-proﬁt organizations only. Items for the Renfrew Mercury’s Community Calendar must be submitted by noon the Friday preceding publication. Items are edited and published as space permits. Submit your event to peter.clark@metroland.com.

Country dance featuring Dennis Harrington and Heritage Country, 8 p.m. to midnight at the Horton Community Centre. Advance tickets at Balloons ‘n Critters & Flowers, Scott & Sons Hardware and Horton Township Ofﬁce. Tickets $8 advance, $10 at the door.

SATURDAY, MAY 21 • Attention eco-friends ages 4-10! The Admaston-Bromley Library in Douglas is having ‘Reduce, Re-use, Recycle’ Party from 10 a.m. to noon. Grab a friend, a pair of scissors, and a piece of newspaper, and come join us for a morning of GREEN fun. • Plant sale 9 a.m. to noon at Beachburg Inn, sponsored by Beachburg Horticultural Society. Call 613-582-3441. • Spring plant & bake sale at Eganville and District Seniors Centre, 8 to 11 a.m. Anyone wishing to donate baking or plants can drop them off Friday before 7 p.m. Call 613-628-2354.

byterian Church from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Takeout and delivery available. Wheelchair accessible. Tickets $10 adults and children 2 to 5 years, $5, available at Aikenhead’s Drug Store, at the door, or at the church ofﬁce in the mornings at 613432-5452. • Garage and bake sale, 109 Grant Blvd. Renfrew, 8 a.m. to noon. Great selection of items. Something for everyone. Proceeds to Hospice Renfrew. • Yard sale and fun day, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church Beachburg. Table rentals $25. Proceeds kept or donated in whole or part to St. Andrew’s Accessibility and Renovations Fund. Loonie table, crafters welcome. Contact Leanne 613-582-3424, the church 613-5827174 or Rev. Bromell 613-582-7394. • Hebron Christian Reformed Church yard sale 7 to 11 a.m. Proﬁts to charities/organizations.

SUNDAY, MAY 29 • Braeside Parish Supper sponsored by Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish from 2 to 6 p.m. Barbecued chicken and all the ﬁxings. Rafﬂe, rainbow draw, 50-50, craft table, junk in your trunk. Adults $12, children under 12, $5. Takeouts available. Father Ryan and parishioners welcome you.

RVH FUNDRAISER Renfrew Victoria Hospital Auxiliary fundraising project. Victorian miniature house lottery and rafﬂe. Tickets $20, entitles ticket holder to participate in 42 cash draws and one grand prize draw of the Victorian House. Early bird draws for $100 are held on the last Monday of every month. The ﬁnal draw, for three grand prizes, will take place Dec. 15. Tickets available at Stone Meadows’ Kitchen Shop, where the miniature house is on display, and at the RVH Auxiliary gift shop. All proceeds go to the RVH CT Scan fund.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1

Salvation Army Church Healing Service, Renfrew 7 p.m. May 22 and 29. Everyone welcome. Call Bill McMillan, 613-4326059.

Renfrew Rotary Club Steak or Lobsterfest, $25 at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 148. Two sittings, 6 or 7:30 p.m. Call Lona Logan-Scully at 613-432-5219 ext. 2011 for tickets. Also available at Scotiabank, Aikenhead’s, Money Concepts, Renfrew Metro and from any Rotarian.

THURSDAY, MAY 26

JUNE 2, 3, 4

SUNDAY, MAY 22

• Renfrew Silver Seniors noon luncheon and installation of ofﬁcers at the Renfrew Legion. • Lady of Fatima School fun fair, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Food, games, entertainment.

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Employment Networks is hosting free workshops: Funded Programs Workshop, Friday, May 27 from 1 to 4 p.m.; and WHmodest. The cost is adults $7 and MIS, Tuesday, May 31 from 1 to 4 p.m. Call 613-432-3424 to register. $4 for children under 12. Proceeds go to maintain the SATURDAY, MAY 28 privately-run airfield. People are welcome to fly, drive, • Rummage sale at St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds bike, jog and walk in to the show, to charity. which features aircraft coming • Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home Supfrom near and far, said Dennis port first annual 50+ Community ShowYakaback, one of the main orga- case at the Wing from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Over 40 displays, fashion show and guest nizers. speakers focusing on services and prodPeople are also welcome to ucts available in our community for those look over the visiting planes and aged 50+. Canteen will be open and a chat with pilots about their ad- luncheon special available. Free admission. ventures. • BBQ hamsteak dinner at Renfrew Pres-

Rural Route, Leahys and others. Tickets $10 at Aikenhead’s, Dahl’s, RVH X-Ray and the door.

SUNDAY, JUNE 5 • The annual DACA horse pull will be held at the DACA Centre. The pony class starts at 10 a.m. followed by the light and heavy classes. Admission is $8. Homemade meals served all day. For more information, call Jack or Bonnie Nolan at 613-432-2772. If anyone has time to help in the kitchen, call Teresa Connaughan at 613-432-4735. • The June Valley Singles Lunch is at 12:30 p.m. at The Delicious Steak House, Highway 17, Cobden. Call Fay at 613-2568117 or Johanna at 613-432-7622.

MONDAY, JUNE 6 Annual Lois Leclaire Memorial Skin Cancer Screening clinic. Thanks to Drs. Radke, DiPaolo and Clarke who will divide up the whole day. We are focusing on those who do not have a doctor and regretfully cannot accept patients from Quebec. Call 613-433-3635 early to make an appointment.

TUESDAY, JUNE 7 Scottish Concert in the Park, 7 p.m. at Low Square (Renfrew Town Hall) featuring Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums and The Pam Reid Scottish Dancers. Rain date Tuesday June 14.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8 Free hearing testing clinic. Register or visit the Eganville Seniors Centre to book a time. 613-628-2354.

JUNE 9, 10, 11 Free bus to Expo 150 from Eganville June 9, 10 and 11. Leaves Seniors Centre at Fairﬁelds at 9:15 a.m. Stops at Rankin Community Centre, 10:30 a.m. Return from Expo 150 at 4:45 p.m. Register before June 6. Also extra bus on June 11 from Golden Lake. Call Shelley at 613628-2354.

SUNDAY, JUNE 12

Musical classic Annie by local performers. Title role shared by Emily Helferty of Douglas and Vanessa Farmer of Braeside. Each girl performs in two of four performances. Musical at Arnprior District High School June 2 and 3 at 7 p.m., and June 4 at 1 and 7 p.m. Tickets $12 adults and $8 for under 18. Available in Renfrew at Sweet’s Decor and www.tworiversmusicals.ca

• Arnprior & District Humane Society Walk-a-thon. Robert Simpson Park Registration 11 a.m. Walk starts at noon. Pledge forms available at the Arnprior Animal Shelter, and Pet Valu Arnprior and Renfrew, or www.arnpriorhumanesociety. ca. Get pledges and win prizes. Also music, BBQ, face painting, Sparking the Fire Dog. Call 613-623-0916. • Northern Old Bastards Vintage Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet at Hotel Ladysmith, 2144 Hwy. 303 Ladysmith, Que. Trophies and door prizes. Registration by 11 a.m. Free admission and registration.

JUNE 3, 4

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Are you a registered charity operating in Renfrew County who has a badly needed project to ﬁnish? The United Way may be able to help by matching your need with the interests of workplace volunteers who are eager to give back to their community. Register for Days of Caring now at www.renfrewcountyunitedway.ca or by calling 1-888-592-2213.

FRIDAY, JUNE 3 Evening of friendship in support of Kathy and Stuart Bromley and family, 7 p.m. at Renfrew Armouries. Light lunch, live auction, silent auction and 50-50. Local entertainment including Downtown Boys,

The Cobden-Queen’s Line Pastoral Charge is showcasing six private homes and gardens in Cobden from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available until June 16 at the Candlewick in Cobden; Annie’s Gas Bar & Variety in Foresters Falls; Beach-West Pharmacy in Beachburg; Conway’s Pharmacy in Cobden and Eganville; Aikenhead’s Pharmacy in Renfrew, the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation ofﬁce and Hallmark Occasion Lane in the East Pembroke Mall. On the day of the event, tickets will be available at each home as well. Proceeds go to the nephrology program at Renfrew Victoria Hospital.

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