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Year 141, Issue 21

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No ward decision until Jan. 5 JOHN CARTER john.carter@metroland.com

STEPPING INTO THE LIMELIGHT

Lawrence Mahusky’s theatre group wrapped up its latest session Saturday.

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TEA AND TALENT There was something for everyone at the annual St. Francis Xavier Catholic Women’s League tea and talent sale.

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Admaston-Bromley council has delayed a decision on the ward system until early in the new year.

Council agreed Nov. 17 that it will decide whether to retain or scrap the system at its Jan. 5 meeting. The ward system was implemented as part of the amalgamation agreement between Admaston and Bromley just over a decade ago to ensure council would have representation from both areas.

Council held two public meetings to gauge public opinion with only a handful of people showing up for the Barr Line session Sept. 27 and about 40 at the Stone Road office Oct. 3.

Response to the plan was mixed.

Since then, the township has received at least two dozen written submissions on the issue, deputy clerk Annette Louis told council.

The deadline for input to a ward survey, which was available at the township office and on the website, was Nov. 15.

Council had originally intended to make a ward decision at its Dec. 1 meeting, but Coun. Ray Pender will be away and it’s uncertain if Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe will be back from surgery by that time.

Mercury photo by Steve Newman

HOT STUFF Frank St. Michael, left, and Scott McCagg pour liquid cast-iron into a mould at H. Imbleau and Son foundry. Renfrew’s oldest business is closing its plant in late-January 2012, but employees have good memories of one of Canada’s oldest family-owned businesses. See story Page 5.

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Huge buck out of the money in Gourley’s buck-and-doe contest STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

It was the healthiest deer season in three years, with lots of deer, particularly doe and fawns.

Ironically, Gourley’s Variety and Gas Bar buck-and-doe contest also featured a huge buck that didn’t even figure in the big prizes.

That buck weighed in at an eye-opening 249 pounds dressed.

However, the hunter thought to have hit the mark (Keven MacDonald) learned a fellow hunter, not registered in the Gourley’s contest, had actually taken the successful shot.

MacDonald, who lives in Ottawa but grew up in Eganville, learned only one bullet had hit the buck, and that one belonged to his Eganville brother-in-law, Jerry Losee.

“It’s not right to take credit for something you didn’t do,” said MacDonald, who’s been hunting for 35 years.

“I’m not going to take the glory from someone else.”

Contest organizer Keith Gourley was so impressed he named MacDonald the winner of the sportsmanship award.

The buck-and-doe contest also featured a record 356 registrants, up from last year’s record 336.

Sixty-four deer were weighed in, the same number as in 2010.

That biggest official buck, at 224 pounds, also had 15 points.

That won Scott Zadow, who grew up in Eganville but now lives in Renfrew, a gift certificate from taxidermist Rob Reinert for the rack with the most points.

NOTICE PARKING AND SNOW DISPOSAL Effective December 1, 2011 any vehicles parked on roads or streets in the Township so as to prohibit or interfere with snowplowing operations shall be subject to a fine and may be towed away at the owner’s expense, as per Township of Admaston/Bromley By-Law No. 2007-64.

And further, in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act R.S.O. no person shall deposit any material, including snow or ice, off private property upon any part of roadway within the Municipal boundaries.

BIGGEST BUCK For the biggest buck, Zadow took home $250 cash and a $250 Gourley’s gift certificate.

Grant McNulty of Renfrew was second at 204, and Lori Gibson at 202 pounds.

Matt Hazen of Renfrew took home $150 and a $150 Gourley’s gift certificate for the biggest doe, at 156 pounds. He just beat out Don Pilatzke (154) and Paula Campbell (152).

The oldest and youngest successful hunters were Henry Rosien (81) and Colin Kopetoske (12), while the mystery weight winners were Jason Pasco, Harold Eady, David Buote and Joe Cleary.

The random winner of the Excalibur crossbow was 12-year-old Timothy Meighen.

On behalf of the registered hunters, Gourley’s donated $1,000 to Renfrew Victoria Hospital’s Call to Action campaign.

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The Township of Admaston/Bromley will not be responsible for damages to mail boxes, newspaper containers or other appurtenances that are privately owned and erected on Township right-of-ways and are damaged through winter snowplowing operations.

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The youngest successful hunter, in the Gourley’s contest was Colin Kopetoske, 12.

Photos courtesy of Gourley’s Variety and Gas Bar

Son Lakyn, 4, looks on as Scott Zadow, right, of Renfrew brings in the biggest buck in the Gourley’s Variety and Gas Bar buck-and-doe contest.

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Reports of jacklighting and trespassing way down STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

Ministry of Natural Resources staff laid 29 charges related to Pembroke district’s two-week deer hunt.

That’s up a bit from the 2010 season.

However, reports of trespassing and night hunting were way down this season, say Alan Sullivan, MNR’s enforcement manager for the Pembroke district, and MNR conservation officer Mark Lamont.

MNR’s most frequent charge for this district, for the Nov. 7 to 19 hunt, was nine charges for possessing a loaded firearm in a vehicle.

Hunters found guilty of that charge pay a $200 fine.

Other charges may also follow from other investigations.

The next most frequent incidents this deer season were five charges for hunting without a licence and another five charges for illegal hunting tag transfers.

Hunters found guilty of those charges pay $300.

As of Tuesday, other charges consisted of three for having a loaded firearm on a road right-of-way, two tagging violations, and two charges for possessing an uncased firearm during the period that runs from half an hour after sunset until a half hour before sunrise.

There were also single charges for wearing no hunter orange, possessing a shotgun the day before the season began (during the archery season), and failing to operate a plugged shotgun.

Hunters are permitted to have three of five shell slots occupied by ammunition,

but the other two slots must be plugged.

This is to prevent unnecessary wounding of the animals, say MNR officials. “We were fairly busy,� said conservation officer Lamont of the staff that had two conservation officers cover the Clyde and Bruton townships within Algonquin Provincial Park and another four across the Pembroke District, which covers all of Renfrew County.

In 1961, the Algonquin Park Extension Act added Clyde and Bruton townships to Algonquin Park, specifically on the condition that hunting and trapping be permitted to continue.

Hunting is also permitted, from shortly after Thanksgiving until early in the New Year, in the east half of the park by the Algonquins of Ontario.

As of Tuesday, there were no formal charges in the Pembroke district related to night hunting (often referred to as jack

lighting), but about six complaints were under investigation.

MNR officials also gave 19 warnings to hunters for wearing no, or insufficient, hunter orange clothing.

In several cases, this was a matter of not wearing orange caps and/or wearing less-than-full orange vests or jackets.

Deer hunting isn’t over for the year, though.

The archery season runs until Dec. 31, 2011 in the large unit that includes such communities as Renfrew, Eganville and Arnprior (unit 59).

The archery season runs only until Dec. 15 in unit 58, whose communities include Griffith and Palmer Rapids.

Renfrew-area hunters also have a black powder season, from Dec. 5 to 11.

Members of the public are asked to call complaints into MNR’s 24-hour hotline at 1-877-TIPS-MNR (1-877-847-7667).

Ad-hoc helicopter zones recommended to Greater Madawaska council PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

Berny Couture, chair of the Renfrew County helicopter land-

ing area advisory committee for Renfrew County, recommended to the Greater Madawaska Township committee of the whole Nov. 17 that ad hoc helicopter zones is

Huge record turnout for Mill Valley Trading contest STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

The Mill Valley Trading 2011 buck-and-doe contest was a huge success.

Entries reached a record 566, surpassing the former record that was in the 490s.

The number of weigh-ins remained steady, at 100, as hunters reported a good number of sightings for doe and fawn, but fewer bucks.

Contest co-ordinator Sharon Hutson said one of the big winners was youngster Matthew Holmes, an eight-year-old whose family members are avid hunters in the Dacre area.

The contest contributed $1,006 for the family’s medical expenses, as the youngster undergoes treatment for leukemia.

Winner of the biggest buck award was Chris Mittag of Silver Lake to take home a trophy and $400. He shot a buck whose dressed weight was 219 pounds.

That left Terry McCann of the Pembroke area second at 215 and Sean Voldock of Foymount third at 213.

Matt Hazen of Douglas shot the largest doe, which weighed 157 pounds, to win $400 and a trophy. Second place went to Blake Griffith of Eganville at 155 pounds, while Clancy Mulvihill of Arnprior was third at 151.

Lyle Bleeks of Calabogie won top honours for the buck with the most points (12). The loonie

the way to go.

The helicopter landing area committee will analyze and advise on methods of ensuring the best possible helicopter medevac service for all residents of Greater Madawaska Township within the framework of existing Renfrew County emergency medical services, Couture said.

There is already a system in place between the county and Ornge (Ontario’s air ambulance service).

The box ambulance picks up the victim and will meet the helicopter (air ambulance) in Ren-

frew or Arnprior and take them to Ottawa, 80 to 100 kilometres away.

With the new system, the helicopter can land where it is needed, Couture explained.

Couture said it costs about $60,000 for each existing helicopter pad in the township. That money could be better used for education and training.

Couture’s proposal is to focus on educating the people – public works, police, committees, businesses and recreation groups, etc. – on what steps to take in the case of an accident in preparing

ad hoc zones and to conduct field training. “This could be done with a helicopter present,� he said.

Chairing the meeting for Mayor Peter Emon, Councillor Karin Lehnhardt expressed possible legal concerns. Council will get the input of the fire department. “Helicopters work very well in ad hoc zones,� Couture said. “This gives the whole community a better sense there’s a service out there.�

An action plan will be forwarded to council early in the new year.

Eganville emergency services training exercise Sunday The County of Renfrew Paramedic Service, the Bonnechere Valley Fire Department and the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care – Central Ambulance Communications Centre Renfrew are conducting a real-time, joint emergency response training exercise in Eganville this

Sunday.

By “training together we will improve our ability to provide a seamless response and quality care,� said chief paramedic, Mike Nolan.

The fire department and the county’s paramedic service often work together in real situations,

Photo by Angela Limlaw

Matt Hazen of Douglas displays his doe, which topped the doe category at 159 pounds in the Mill Valley Trading buck-and-doe contest. draw winner was Doug Beach of the Pembroke area with $1,130.

The eight mystery-prize winners included Mark Rodden of Scotch Bush. He took home a gun cabinet.

The oldest hunter was James Dixon, 81, of Perth.

The youngest was Brienna Brydges, 12, from the Calabogie area.

MNR officials say youth participation is on the rise, with more hunters’ children and grandchildren attending the hunt camps than a few years ago.

said paramedic service district manager John Godin. “This exercise will strengthen our partnership and mean better service for residents,� Godin said.

The exercise area will be clearly marked and located in a low-traffic part of town.

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Healthy turnout at newcomers night STEVE NEWMAN

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Coun. Andrew Evans welcomes the De Silva family of Nishan, 15-month-old Shewan and Rozanne to the Town of Renfrew during Newcomers Night.

The several organizations represented at newcomers night included the Legion, the Rotary Club of Renfrew, Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home Support, United Way and the National Hockey Association/NHL Museum.

Among the several businesses in attendance were Pura Vida, Energy Options, Herbal Magic and Aikenhead’s. Theresa Hass was at Aikenhead’s booth with a takeaway bag of goodies that included an influenza care kit and details about the drug store’s travel clinic.

“It’s one way to meet people and get to know someone before they come into the store,” said Hass of newcomers night.

One newcomer to Renfrew is ski instructor Kristin Yanni, who has lived in various Ontario communities.

‘FRIENDLY, COMFORTABLE’ “I like it here,” she said.

“It’s quiet. It’s friendly.

And it’s comfortable.”

As for newcomers night, she said it was fun. “I wasn’t sure what to expect, but I think I got a lot of information.”

Yotsavadi ‘Bee’ Dissabunjong, 15, of Thailand took in the evening with Rotary Club exchange hosts, Kathy Lofthouse and Joe Fontes.

Her real home is Thailand, where she lives in the city of Saraburi, whose population is 600,000, but she’ll be living in this town of 8,000 for a whole year.

Another newcomer is Holly Amos, who has lived in Brampton since 1953. But she has chosen Renfrew, where daughter Gail Laird lives, as her new home.

“I’m still getting settled in,” said the new resident,

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The evening is all about introducing newcomers to their new home.

The annual Renfrew Newcomers Night, hosted by the Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Town of Renfrew, was a healthy hit at the Renfrew Royal Canadian Legion Nov. 16.

Twenty-eight local businesses or organizations had displays with product samples and information for the 40 new families or individuals who attended the newcomers night.

Sri Lankan immigrants, a Calabogie Peaks ski instructor, a Rotary exchange student from Thailand, and a long-time Brampton resident were just a few of the newcomers who came to learn more about the town.

Nishan and Rozanne De Silva, who emigrated from Sri Lanka several years ago, previously lived in Gananoque.

For the past six months, they have lived in Renfrew with their son Shewan, now 15 months old. Nishan has managed the Best Western Renfrew Inn and Conference Centre and other holdings of Ottawa River Waterway Inc., for the past three years.

“I’m liking it,” he says of his new home. “It’s a beautiful town and we’re feeling very welcome. People have time to talk. They’re very friendly.

‘It’s a small town, but she has everything. It was very surprising.

“And if you’re a big shopper, you’re only an hour away from Ottawa.”

who was born in England.

She has met local members of the Red Hatters organization, but she was eager to learn more about the community.

“I think it’s a good thing.

(Newcomers night) gives everyone background on where things are. It’s a small town, but it’s spread out. It’s very deceiving.”

Chamber president Kevin Bossy welcomed newcomers to the event, which has taken place for at least seven years.

A primary intention is to heighten awareness of business services in town.

From a community perspective, Bossy says it’s also “a great way to welcome people to the community and let them know that Renfrew is a good community, and that we try to do things differently.”

Mayor Bill Ringrose also welcomed the newcomers while saying local citizens have access to such personnel as the fire chief, town clerk and council members when they have questions.

“Maybe there was something different in a different community that you thought was well done, and you wondered if we ever considered it, or should consider it, (then) please come and speak to us,” said Ringrose.

“The lines of communication need to be open, whether it’s (about) little things or big things, and we’re delighted to do our part in that.”

To which the mayor added: “I’m delighted you’ve chosen Renfrew and area for your home. I hope, as time goes on, you’ll really see the success in that decision.”

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Rotary interested in skateboard project STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

The Rotary Club of Renfrew has expressed interest in supporting construction of a skateboard park in town.

“We would like council to be aware that we, the Rotary Club of Renfrew, would seriously consider supporting such a project, should you decide to proceed,” stated club president Doug Blenkhorn in an Oct. 25 letter to Mayor Bill Ringrose and council.

Chances are the club is going to get the chance.

“It’s probably at the top of our to-do list for next year,” said Coun. Tom Anderson, who chairs the Renfrew recre-

ation committee.

“It’s a budget item, for sure.”

Local youth have already done fundraisers and provided feedback on what they’d like to see in a skateboard park. for the project, while community interest may determine how much the town ends up spending on the skateboard park.

The estimated price tag for the park would be $50,000 or more, says Anderson.

Renfrew has no skateboard park, but council wants to entertain the possibility of developing new projects identified in the town’s long-term recreation master plan. These include a skateboard park, a second ice pad and a swimming pool.

Meanwhile, the Rotary Club has expressed interest in backing other youth-oriented projects.

In the same Oct. 25 letter, Blenkhorn says the Rotary Club recognizes that the skateboard project “would only appeal to a certain proportion of the population.

“Should council consider other projects which may attract a broader proportion of our youth, we would strongly consider supporting such an endeavour also.”

The Rotary Club has financially supported several community projects over the years.

These include the new Bonnechere Manor auditorium and the splash pad.

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Dave Brydges, foreground, is among staff working in front of the furnace.

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Adam Warren, left, and Lloyd Gibson have their hands full on pouring day at the H. Imbleau and Son foundry.

Furnace-side memories at famous foundry STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

H. Imbleau and Son foundry’s long and storied history will end in late January.

As reported last week in The Mercury, the Renfrew foundry is closing the plant the last Friday of January 2012, thereby ending its reputation as one of Canada’s longest-standing, family-owned businesses.

The economic writing had been on the wall for a while, says owner Lucy Imbleau, but the memories of the employees, like foreman Joshua Imbleau, won’t die anytime soon. Depending on what historical notes one believes, the company has been around since the late 1850s or the 1860s.

Travel to Scandinavia, Florida and other faraway places and you’ll find the signature manhole covers made by the Renfrew company. Look a little deeper and you may find other products made by the company, like mortar shells made during war time, cast-iron paddles for dams, frying pans, and iron cones for light fixtures.

Many of Imbleau’s products will last for the next hundred years or more, and that’s a comfort, says Joshua, the 28-year-old foreman, who began working at the foundry as a teenager.

“I’ll be able to look around and see our name (on our products) until I’d dead, I’m sure.”

Joshua’s not sure what work he’ll do next, although he may return to former work as a pharmaceutical tech.

Whatever he does, he says he’s proud the Imbleau family has run the business as long as it has, over five generations.

Fellow worker Frank St. Michael, who has worked at the foundry since 1971, figured he’d retire there. But now the 62-yearold will have to find work elsewhere for a few years.

He and brother Garnet, 60, are among the older employees.

“I’ve done every job in here,” says Frank proudly. “Grinder, cover-maker, moulder, machinist.”

And it’s different every day, he says, because you never know what you’ll be doing. “You can be making a manhole cover one day and a frying pan the next.”

The various products made at the Renfrew foundry have included gears for turning the locks on the Rideau Canal and special bushings.

It’s hard and potentially dangerous work, says Frank, whose only major injury occurred about 30 years ago when liquid

cast iron rolled into his boot and sidelined him for three months.

But he loves his job. Often up around 4 a.m., he’ll show up to work closer to 5:30 a.m. just to talk and hang out with a few of the staff.

The younger employees include 28-year-olds David Brydges and Dane Blimkie.

“It sucks, obviously,” says Blimkie of the upcoming layoff, after working at Imbleau and Son for about eight months.

Blimkie hoped to work here a few years, before being accepted into police-officer training.

Brydges, who used to work in landscaping, has been at Imbleau a year and a half.

“It’s just a very different job.

I’ve never done anything like this in my entire life,” says the 130-pound Brydges.

“This is the hardest job I’ve ever had, but the most enjoyable job I’ve ever had because of the people here.”

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RINK ATTENDANT Horton Township is accepting applications for a casual position of rink attendant at Horton Township’s Skating Arena. The position commences late December and will continue for approximately 10 weeks or as long as there is outside ice. Rate of pay has been set at $13.25/hour.

Applicant must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Valid Drivers Licence Class G is required.

Valid Criminal Records Check is required.

Apply to the Municipal Office at 2253 Johnston Road, R.R. #5, Renfrew, ON K7V 3Z8. By fax at (613) 432-7298 The date for applications to be received has been extended.

Applications must be received by Friday December 2, 2011 by 12:00 noon.

NOTICE BYLAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES Council has recently appointed Mr. Jim McBain and Municipal Law Enforcement Services to carry out By-law Enforcement services for the Township.

Dane Blimkie wheelbarrows some scrap iron into the plant.

The hardest times were in the summer.

Heat on the factory floor skyrocketed, especially after the liquid cast-iron was melted in the cupola furnace at temperatures surpassing 2,200 C. “She gets warm,” says foreman Imbleau.

‘On those days, you do the pouring (of cast-iron into the moulds) and shut down early.”

Come February, the plant will have shut down for good.

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Mercury photos by Lucy Hass

STEPPING INTO THE SPOTLIGHT

A three-act Stepping into the Spotlight drama showcase was held Saturday at the Renfrew Recreation Centre under the direction of Lawrence Mahusky. Makeup was by Joanne Ciphery and Nolan Saumure was stage manager and sound man. The children who received certificates for their participation were, from left, front row Chloe Gibbons, Samantha Barr, Sam Buxton, Grace Warren and Mercedes Malone; and back row, Alexandra Hagen, Makenna Moran, Paige Mathieson, Noah Cunningham and Dylan White.

The Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Trust Fund Committee for Royal Canadian Legion Branch 148 Renfrew presents a cheque to Renfrew Victoria Hospital.

From left are Legion representative Bill Welsh, RVH Special Care Unit nurse Brenda Folkema, Legion representative Ella Box, RVH clinical nurse manager Jessica Gilbert, v.p. of patient care services Chris Ferguson, and Legion representative Ron Kilby.

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Over the years, the funds have been put towards the purchase of new equipment for the unit.

Members of the local Legion branch, along with representaFRIDAY, NOV. 25 - THURSDAY, DEC. 1 tives from RVH, gathered Oct. 31 PG Twilight Saga: for the presentation of a $2,000 Breaking Dawn Part 1 cheque.

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Members of Lawrence Mahusky’s children’s drama club read scripts from their seats, a very popular concept in theatre performances today. Drama instructor Mahusky thanked the cast, crew and parents for their role in presenting what he described as “an excellent showcase.” Parents were encouraged to sign their children up early for a new drama session in the spring. More information is available through the Renfrew Recreation Department at 613-432-3131.

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The Douglas fire committee has asked to meet with representatives of Bonnechere Valley council to explain its request for a fire protection levy increase for coverage of part of the former Grattan township.

“We’ve asked that a meeting be set up so we can clear up some of the numbers,” committee chairman Robert Dick told Admaston-Bromley council Nov. 17.

Bonnechere Valley council is reportedly questioning a proposed costof-living type increase in fee that was $10,300 this year.

Admaston-Bromley Acting Mayor Dirk Rook suggested the concern stemmed from a “misunderstanding.”

Meanwhile, the fire committee has recommended a three-year deal be approved with North Algona Wilberforce, based on the current agreement, other than an increase in the hourly truck rate to the Ministry of Transportation standard of $410 an hour.

In other fire department news, the committee announced: the next step in the planned smoke alarm inspection program is to provide photo identification for firefighters before they start going house to house; it is holding off on writing a false alarms bylaw after a meeting with school board officials on the problem of fire alarm activating at schools in the township; and information on details, costs and liability is needed before it can recommend whether the area should sign up with the City of Pembroke for water and ice rescue service.

GRAIN DRAIN Admaston-Bromley council has backed a resolution being circulated by the County of Brant that grain elevators be assessed as commercial, not industrial, for the purpose of property taxation.

“It’s been a bone of contention for years,” said Coun. Robert Dick. “I agree (it should be changed).”

He noted the Beaubien report in 2002 recommended grain elevators not be classed industrial because they do not manufacture, produce or process anything.

The resolution points out that the

industrial classification results in increased costs for farmers drying their grain.

GRANTS NOT GRANTED The township was unsuccessful in its application for a Farm Credit Canada grant to provide two automatic doors for the Barr Line Community Centre.

Council reacted by approving money Nov. 17 for one new automatic door.

“The doors are in bad shape,” said Coun. Robert Dick.

The township is also out of luck, at least for now, with its application for recycling grant funds for site improvements, compactors and a baler. The grants are on hold as the new-look provincial government reviews its bluebox program.

Treasurer Annette Louis explained the province might reallocate its funding, as it is considering a possible centralization of recycling facilities.

However, in one bit of good news, Beaumen Waste Management is going to help the recycling effort by picking up agricultural plastic.

“Kudos to the Bonnechere Manor and Marianhill,” he said. The third winner was Hillel Lodge in Ottawa.

Donohue also applauded the efforts of County of Renfrew officials Paul Moreau and Bruce McIntyre in penning an article spelling out Eastern Ontario rural municipalities’ argument for compensation in return for services they provide for free on Crown land.

“It was well done … in getting the message out throughout the province,” he said.

HOME SUPPORT The decision will be made during 2012 budget deliberations, but it appears Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home Support has a champion on Admaston-Bromley council for its $600 grant request.

“It seems to be money well spent considering the service they provide,” said Coun. Donohue. He said it is a good investment because the Home Support “leverages” the local money into more funds for the service.

SANTA’S COMING

MONTHLY PAYMENT POPULAR The number of Admaston-Bromley residents paying their property taxes monthly is growing.

Treasurer Annette Louis told council Nov. 17 that staff is pleased the number has reached 100, up from 65 this time last year, with many on automatic payment.

“We’re doing really well with collections,” she added. The number of property-owners receiving letters threatening a tax sale has dropped from 26 at the beginning of the year to nine as of Nov. 1. Louis reminded council that a new property tax program was scheduled to be installed on the township system the next day and the office would be closed on Wednesday and Thursday of this week for training.

RESIDENTS FIRST Coun. Michael Donohue pointed out that two of the three long-term care homes in the far-flung Champlain Region recognized with Residents First Improvement awards are from Renfrew County.

The Douglas Lions Santa Claus parade will be held Sunday, Dec. 18.

The parade, traditionally the area’s last Santa parade, will wind through the village starting at 1 p.m.

NEW WEBSITE Admaston-Bromley’s new website is almost ready for unveiling.

“It’s pretty well finished,” said clerk-treasurer Bev Briscoe, asking that council members meet to view it in case they want changes before it replaces the current website.

Tubman Marketing has developed the new website. “It looks pretty good,” said Briscoe.

HALF-TON BOUGHT Council accepted a recommendation by its public works committee to accept a tender of $34,621 by Mack Mackenzie Motors to provide a four-wheel drive half-ton truck.

The truck will be delivered this year, but will be paid for as part of the 2012 capital budget.

Solar panels could pose danger for firefighters JOHN CARTER john.carter@metroland.com

The growing number of solar panels on rural homes and barns is a worry for local fire departments.

Douglas fire committee chairman Robert Dick told Admaston-Bromley council

Nov. 17 that it’s difficult to determine if the panels are alive or disconnected. That could pose a danger to firefighters spraying water on a fire, he said.

“Nobody’s got a handle on it yet.”

Coun. Michael Donohue agreed that during a fire it

is often uncertain whether the panels are alive or not.

A report on the matter by the Douglas fire chief and deputy chief indicated some panels retain a charge even after being disconnected, he said.

Dick said the problem is worsened because there are

so many ways to set up the solar panels.

Electricians agree there seem to be no set standards, he added.

“There is concern … there has to be some caution (when approaching a burning structure with solar panels),” Dick concluded.

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Editorial EDITORIAL

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Occupy Now

People don’t understand law

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his week ‘Occupy’ movements are being dismantled across the country. They leave behind a timeless message of the ongoing fight for equality in society.

Occupy movements around the world have stirred a range of reaction, from staunch support to searing disdain. But there should be consensus on a new movement; one we all should rally behind and never let die. We call it Occupy Now. This movement is not about pitting rich against poor. It is all about then versus now.

It seems politicians of every stripe can’t help themselves from wasting precious taxpayer-funded time recounting the records of past governments and pinning the blame on others.

It’s a pointless and destructive waste of time.

Just look at our American neighbour – a oncepowerful land where intransigent partisan politics is slowly ripping that nation to shreds.

Besides, when was the last time you heard a politician talk about the good things inherited from a previous government?

Politicians must wake up and realize citizens don’t care about yesterday. It doesn’t pay the bills nor put food on the table in a gasping economy.

Canadians are living in the present and trying desperately to plan for tomorrow. We expect our elected representatives to do the same.

Move forward. Occupy Now.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Imbleau Foundry is closing – who really cares?

To the editor: According to the news report, the reason this 150-year-old plant is closing is related to declining sales due to off-shore sources of supply that provide low-cost products.

How many times do we need to hear this story before people actually pay attention and do something about it?

As someone who spent the better part of his working career developing and building products in this region, I have experienced the same situation so I am not surprised at Imbleau’s circumstances.

I do confess to being angry at the situation in which our community, our country, our province and our nation currently finds itself entrenched.

How bad do circumstances have to get before the general public and our politicians ‘get the fact’ that ‘free trade’ is clearly not free!

Free trade means you give up structures that have been in place for generations to protect and promote the general welfare of the citizens.

The consequence of giving up basic protections, is the process weakens the nation state and prevents it from doing

it’s job. Once this happens, who is left to protect the citizens? Will corporations step up and fill the gap? Any reasonable person need only look at the causes and effects of the 2008 Crash and the current situation south of the border to answer this question.

I have had countless discussions with ‘educated’ people telling me there is no problem losing manufacturing businesses, as we are now a service economy. Nothing seems to bother them upon hearing of the hundreds of plant closings.

My question to them is: Who will employ those factory workers that are not highly educated but have formed the backbone of this country for generations? My question is: what happens to a nation that lets its industrial capacity slip away? My question is: who will train future workers if for some reason we need to regenerate our lost manufacturing sector? My question is how will taxpayers afford to remain in their homes when industries have left town and the residential tax burden passes the ‘tipping point?’

There are many more questions, not to mention the social issues that accompany

job loss and the resulting despair!

So the question is: Does anybody care about Imbleau closing?

Based upon what I have seen and heard over the last 20 years, most people do not care. However, for those that do care, we need someone to stand up and say that free trade is clearly not working.

We need fair trade which means we need to provide a level of protection for our industries. This is what we have had for most of Canada’s existence.

Prior to the 1980s people worked hard, the economy grew, we were a trading nation, we progressed and we had hope for our children. Does anybody remember this?

So goodbye to Imbleau and the 150-year contribution it has made to this community. Maybe there is a real politician or a party out there that will stand up and actually say, “We support fair trade and the concept of the nation-state.”

To Mrs. Imbleau, if this happens, your loss will have been Canada’s gain! Just don’t hold your breath.

David Ainsworth Renfrew

To the editor: Re: JoAnne Brooks “Femicide” It still amazes me that after 20 years of protest and discussion there are still people fighting for a law they do not understand. The end of the long gun registry does not mean that there will not be background checks or licensing of guns.

It does not mean that police will have less information as to the possibility of a gun at a residence. Ending the long gun registry means an end to costly, useless administration.

Imagine if the over $2 billion spent to create the list of legal firearms owners was used to create spaces in women’s shelters or in any way that made a real difference.

Anyone, man or woman, will still have to have a firearms possession licence to own a gun. This requires a safety training course, a background check with letters from past spouses and references. If a spouse past or present makes a confidential complaint no licence will be issued. These licence records are available to police.

I think it is likely that if one has a firearms licence they probably own a gun.

Whether there is one gun or 20, should the police approach the situation any differently?

In fact, I believe it is procedure to approach any domestic situation as if there is a firearm involved. Any one who wants a gun will get one.

Legally or otherwise, I respect your concerns but if you care about something get your facts straight before using scare tactics.

Nickolas Smith Burnstown

New drivers in Renfrew To the editor: Renfrew is a great place to learn how to drive, low traffic flow, two-way streets and patient citizens, but it also poses some driving challenges.

After taking drivers education and learning all the proper rules of the road, I was confident in my driving ability. After achieving my G2 level licence and driving on my own, I realized that there are some unrecognized dangers when driving in Renfrew.

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A STERLING CONTRIBUTION

Mercury photos by Lucy Hass

Sterling Chapter #307 of the Order of the Eastern Star made a very special donation to the Bonnechere Manor Foundation on Nov 1. Through various fundraising drives, 50-50 draws, gift baskets and donations, $1,700 was raised for the Bonnechere Manor Centre Auditorium Campaign. The Bonnechere Manor Foundation was thrilled to learn of this wonderful donation and wishes to thank the Order of the Eastern Star. Seated is OES member and Bonnechere Manor resident Dot Skinner; and standing, from left, BMF director Sheila Kemp; OES members Barry Brush, Sandy Miller, Janet Brush and Laverna Ferguson; community relations co-ordinator and BMF secretary Robyn Arseneau; OES member Hank VanDelen; BMF chair Lee Shape; BMF directors Leona Warren and Mary Steele; OES member Jim Miller; and BMF director Don Goulet. Mercury photo by Peter Clark

Drive From page 8 When approaching a stop sign at the same time as another car, people often wave someone on, instead of taking their right of way. This gesture is alright if there are no other cars around, but when a young driver sees someone wave them to go ahead, they often misinterpret it as a sign that all cars will be aware that this

person has waved them on and that it is safe to proceed.

This is often not true, which means that people following the rules of right of way are caught off guard and often need to slam on the breaks to avoid an accident. It is a courteous gesture, but please take your right of way.

It could help prevent needless accidents at intersections.

Laura Hagerman Renfrew

HYMN SING BY CANDLELIGHT

NOTICE

Renfrew native Brent Mayhew came home on the weekend to perform as special guest at the Burnstown United Church Hymn Sing

by Candlelight Saturday evening. The event showcased the church’s new electronic keyboard and raised money to help cover its purchase.

The choir also performed and the evening of musical worship closed with refreshments served in the church hall. Above, Mayhew’s proud mother, Irene, watches her son perform. Below, the choir performs.

Meeting Date Change Admaston/Bromley Ratepayers / Residents The subject of the proposed dissolution of the Ward system will be determined at the first Council meeting in the New Year.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

RVH EDUCATION SEMINAR A GREAT SUCCESS Renfrew lawyer John Cooke speaks to about 45 members of the community who attended the Oct. 19 elder education session, Planning for a Healthy and Prosperous Future, to learn about capacity, consent and long-term care planning. Event organizers, the RVH Ethics Committee, Regional Assault Care Program (RACP), the Response to Elder Abuse Prevention & Awareness Coalition for Renfrew County (REAPAC) and the Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County, say the event was a great success.

“We feel the session had a very good turn-out from the public to learn about this important topic,” says Chris Ferguson, vice-president of patient care services. The free education session provided valuable information about the importance of advance planning related to people’s wishes in case of illness and how to make those wishes known to family. Participants asked many questions of an expert panel following the presentations, and resource materials were available to take away.

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Very rare European goldfinch at local feeder Last Saturday afternoon Marilyn McNaule on Gillan Road phoned to tell us of a “different kind of bird” and asked if we would help identify it.

She described a bird that we were not familiar with. But, she said she would try to get a picture and send it to us. She did and were we surprised. It was a very rare European goldfinch. It is an introduced species and not established anywhere in North America.

The goldfinch has been seen on only three other occasions. Ron and Kaireen Bowes and Ron and Sybil Ferguson saw one on Feb. 7, 1988, Flora Campbell had one at her feeder on May 8, 1993 and Cindy Leighton saw one on June 25, 2006. Not what you might call a common species.

The startling feature of the adult male is a cardinal red patch around the bill and eyes and a white whisker around the red face. It is the size of an American goldfinch but with the colouring of a male evening grosbeak. If it arrives at your feeder, you will not mistake it for another species.

Photo by Marilyn McNaule

Adult male European goldfinch.

JIM FERGUSON SCENE FROM THE HAWK’S EYE Shamrock. There were five or so grey jays, six dumb robins, about 30 snow buntings and I heard a barred owl as well. I also saw four large tom turkeys and a few ruffed grouse, as well as the usual chickadees and nuthatches. The hunt itself was unsuccessful but we had a good time out in the gorgeous weather. Erick Leskie Erick: Good weather and a walk in the bush make for good hunting.

SOME RARE ONES Jim and Ila: The northern species seem to be arriving in our area lately. One day last week I saw three separate rough-legged hawks in the Lochwinnoch area. Two of these were dark phase and the third was a light phase bird.They hover several yards above a pasture field looking for rodents. The other visitor from the north was a northern shrike that was observed hunting from hydro wires. This bird is very similar in appearance to the rarer loggerhead shrike but the former can be distinguished by its larger size, its more pronounced hooked beak and its incomplete facial mask. The other clue is that the northern species is here in the cold season and the loggerhead in the warm season.

Bob O’Donnell In addition to Bob’s shrike sighting, Bill and Joanne Wendt also saw a northern shrike this week. Shrikes are rare birds.

LATE NESTERS Hi Jim and Ila: A few days ago I went to the Bonnechere Manor and I heard very loud chirping above the door.

I looked up and saw a mother pigeon and a young one sitting on a nest. The chick was a good three inches (6cm) long (guessing here) and all fluffy. This was the first time I have seen such a young one this late in the season. I hope it survives.

Annemarie Neff Yes, Annmarie, it will very likely survive.

Several years ago we received a phone call from the AdmastonBromley municipal office and one of the road crew had found a rock pigeon’s nest inside the sand dome and there were two young in it. Not unusual but the date was in late January. Pigeons will nest at any time of the year.

EMAIL FROM SHAMROCK Hi Jim and Ila. Just a little update on the birds we saw while at the hunt camp in

BOHEMIAN WAXWINGS Shirley Leith had an invasion of Bohemian waxwings in her yard. The birds arrived to harvest the fruit from her crab apple trees. The birds will return every day until the fruit is gone.

They will, however, return next year to harvest the crop and will arrive very close to the same day as they did this year. They are consistent.

CHRISTMAS BIRD COUNT Our Christmas Bird Count will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17 this year. If you wish to help as a feeder counter please call us, all are welcome to help. If you wish to help in the field count, an all day affair, please let us know. We will be in touch with those that helped last year.

Enjoy your birding. Ila and Jim Ferguson, 5313 River Road, RR 5, Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 3Z8. Phone 613-432-2738 or email jamesh@ nrtco.net.

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Century 21 Eady Realty Inc. is once again collecting food for the food bank this year.

Drop your donation off at our Renfrew office, located at 29 Raglan St. S. until December 12, 2011.

Please help us make this holiday season more enjoyable for all!

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The St. Francis Xavier CWL held its annual tea and talent sale on Saturday, Nov. 12, with the theme ‘Tis the Season.

Once again it proved to be a very successful and popular event, with attendees from Renfrew area and beyond.

The talent part of the event provided an opportunity for people to start their Christmas shopping.

Choices and discoveries could be made at five different stations: baked goods table, craft table, specialty foods table, book table and collectables and jewelry table.

The tea room was set up in traditional fashion, with white tablecloths trimmed with red rosettes and Christmas centerpieces all complementing two sets of silver tea and coffee service at the central tea table.

The sandwiches were freshlymade, delicious and beautifully presented, with a generous amount of delectable fancy sandwiches.

The three-hour afternoon event utilized an army of volunteers, fulfilling the roles of tea room servers, hostesses, greeters and tea pourers.

Behind the scenes in the kitchen, another host of women made sandwiches, tea and coffee, cut squares and arranged plates of food to be served.

Meanwhile there were volunteers tending the sales tables, selling raffle tickets and greeting guests as they arrived. There were also a tremendous amount of pre-event volunteer hours in making the articles for sale, grocery shopping, baking, set-up, and decorating. It was a real team effort.

Working together helps builds friendship and respect for the strength and Mercury photos by Lucy Hass talent in each other. Saint Paul recogBarb Bristow chats with one of the many book enthusiasts who scanned a table filled nized the talent in each of us. with books at the Nov. 12 tea and talent sale. In the background, the tea room is a “The particular way in which the busy spot.

Spirit is given to each person is for a good purpose.” - Cor. I, 12:7 There were four raffles held the day of the tea. The winners and prizes were as follows: Mary Richards – the quilted tablecloth, Joan Sherlock – the Christmas wreath; Sheila Gallagher the 50/50 draw; and Lucy Mee – the children’s movie night prize.

The CWL is extremely grateful to all our volunteers, both CWL members and other parishioners, for their generosity and support. We appreciate all who donated time, energy and money, as well as the continued support and generosity of the community for our event. The money raised goes back into the community through support to St. Francis Xavier Parish, local organizations such as Hospice, Sunshine Coach, Food Bank, and scholarships and financial support to our local schools, as well as support to missions abroad.

As our active members grow older, we ask the question: “Can we continue this major undertaking every year?”

I have faith that we can. Each year new younger members come out to help with our tea and talent sale.

Jacob Abercrombie and his aunt Lillian Bole check out some of the many treasures at They have fun. They promise to come back and help again. the Nov. 12 tea and talent sale.

The tradition continues.

Thank you in advance for your participation and willingness to help out our community!

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OPP Festive RIDE will keep eye out for drinking drivers Beginning Nov. 25, OPP will be out several times daily looking for drinking drivers.

The RIDE programs at this time of year are dubbed Festive RIDE in an effort to make the festive season a safe one on the roads.

Motorists can expect to be stopped at the random spot checks while police ensure drivers are sober and obeying the law.

Festive RIDE checks will continue through the holiday season until Jan. 1.

turned into the OPP. Please call to identify if the property is yours, 613-432-3211.

Const. Ryan Besner investigated.

THEFTS

BREAK-AND-ENTER A home on Stone Road in AdmastonBromley Township was broken into between Thursday, Nov. 10 and Friday, Nov. 18.

The thief entered through an unlocked door and stole a chainsaw, jewelry, and kitchen items. There is a suspect in the case, and Const. Katie MaGill is investigating.

CALLS FOR SERVICE

Several items were stolen from a property on Flat Rapids Road in the Township of McNab-Braeside. The theft was noticed on Nov. 14.

The stolen property had been stored inside two vans on the property.

An Arctic Cat 50cc ATV, Sears Craftsman riding lawn mower, and four snow tires on rims were stolen.

Const. Hayley Chaplin is investigating.

STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERED The Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to 145 calls for service during the past week.

DOMESTIC DISPUTES During the past week, officers from the Renfrew OPP have investigated four domestic disputes.

One male was charged with assault with a weapon, mischief, and two counts of breach of a recognizance. No other criminal offences occurred.

FOUND PROPERTY Police are attempting to locate the owners of some found property in Renfrew during the past week. A large bag with sporting equipment, several butcher blocks with knives, and a bike were

Stoppers at 735-8477 (735-TIPS) or you can reach us at 1-800-222-8477.

MISCHIEF On Nov. 16, at about 5:45 p.m., Renfrew OPP officers responded to a report of a stolen vehicle from an address on Lisgar Street.

The stolen pickup truck was last seen on Highway 132 leaving Renfrew.

Officers located the stolen truck in a field off of Opeongo Road and arrested the male who was with the truck.

Police later recovered another vehicle abandoned near Lisgar Street, which had been stolen in Napanee.

A 38-year-old man from Kingston was charged with theft over $5,000 of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen property over $5,000, possession of break-in instrument, and possession of stolen property under $5,000. He was remanded into custody at a bail hearing and will appear in court in Pembroke on Nov. 23.

Acts of vandalism in Renfrew are continuing as OPP officers have investigated damage to a fence, broken windows, and Christmas decoration damage during the past week. Citizens are encouraged to report suspicious activity immediately to the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Horton crew responds to fire An electrical problem has been pinpointed as the cause of a fire Saturday evening.

The fire was at a property on the Burnstown Road in Horton Township.

Horton Township Deputy Fire Chief Alan Cole confirmed Sunday morning that the storage barn was a total loss. The structure was valued at about $100,000, not including contents.

The Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police was on the scene, as was the ambulance service, as required under County of Renfrew emergency protocol.

Thirteen firefighters from Horton responded with three trucks, supported by 14 firefighters and two trucks from McNab-Braeside Township.

The Renfrew fire department contributed two firefighters and one truck, which remained on standby within the town limits and helped with water supply to the scene.

The fire call came in shortly before 5 p.m. Saturday and fire services were on the scene until about 9:30 p.m.

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The winning Renfrew Midgets include, from left, front row, Shayla Bertrand, David Cooco, Tyler Kelly, Ryan Fraser, Kennedy Payton, Tony Lafontaine, Kassandra Mulvihill and Robert Vezina; and back row, assistant coach/trainer Rick McLeod, Greg Gavin, Dustin Howard, assistant coach Andy Wright, Brayden Wright, Mitchell Meighen, Tyler McLeod, Joel Ferguson, Frank Hanniman, Caylan Edwards, Schuyler Sanftenberg and coach Rod Eady. The team thanks manager Tammy Payton, Mary Wright and all the other ladies who helped at the tournament.

Renfrew tops at own tourney PETER CLARK

peter.clark@metroland.com

The Renfrew midget house team showed why they are among the top teams in the Upper Ottawa Valley Midget House Hockey League.

Renfrew defeated the Stittsville Rams 4-1, South End Capitals 3-2 on David Cooco’s overtime goal in the semifinal, and then battled back from two deficits to outlast the Clarence Creek Castors 4-3 in the final of the Renfrew midget house league

tournament Saturday at the MaTe-Way Activity Centre.

Ryan Fraser had three goals in the tournament, including two in the final. He notched the game winner with 3:17 remaining.

See ‘MIDGET’ on Page 14

Manhole covers can roll a long way With H. Imbleau and Son foundry about to close its doors after all these years, it reminds me of a story from almost 30 years ago.

It was during the Renfrew Midget Timberwolves trip to Finland and Sweden during the Christmas holidays of 1983 and into January 1984.

A few players took to the streets on a day between games – I can’t remember if it was in Helsinki or Stockholm – but somebody looked down, and there, on a manhole cover, were the words H. Imbleau and Son, Renfrew, Ont. Hannibal documentary: If you were at the Great North Wrestling card at the Wing on Oct. 8, or are a fan of wrestling, you’ll want to tune in to the Global Television Network this

PETER CLARK PETER’S PUTTERINGS Saturday at 7 p.m.

Aired will be a documentary on Ottawa’s Devon Nicholson.

Wrestling fans know him as Hannibal.

Much of the footage for Saturday night’s show is taped from the Renfrew event, so if you were in the crowd or in the lounge that night, you may see yourself on national television.

The show features good times in Hannibal’s career, and controversy. It should be an interesting documentary. * * * Bobby and Brett Hull make up the fourth father-son player combination in the Hockey

Hall of Fame. Lester and Lynn Patrick, Oliver and Earl Seibert, and Gordie and Mark Howe are the others.

Tom King notifies me, there are also four other father-son duos in the Hall; builders Charles and Weston Adams; James Norris Sr. and James Dougan Norris; player Lynn and builder Craig Patrick; and William and Foster Hewitt in the builders category.

And for this week: With four points in his 2011-12 regular-season debut Monday night, future Hall-of-Famer Sidney Crosby is now on pace for 248 points.

Of course, he won’t do that, but assuming Crosby stays healthy, would you bet against him winning the scoring race?

What two players share the record of a 97-point season, tops Kennedy Payton and Dustin Howard are ready for the play in midget house league tournament action Saturday in Renfrew. in the Original Six days?

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Jaguars earn silver at EOSSAA senior boys volleyball PETER CLARK

peter.clark@metroland.com

The St. Joseph’s Jaguars capped off a memorable 2011 senior boys volleyball season as silver medallists at the Eastern Ontario high school (EOSSAA) senior boys volleyball championship hosted by the Mackenzie Mustangs in Deep River last Thursday.

The Jaguars split two matches in their pool, and topped the Renfrew Collegiate Raiders in an all-Renfrew semi-final before losing to a talented Embrun squad in the final.

Embrun proved to be St. Joseph’s nemesis as they also turned back the Jaguars 2-0 in the opening match of the championship.

St. Joseph’s rallied to defeat L’Heritage 2-1 after dropping the opening set of the best-of-three match. The Jaguars were two points from elimination before rallying in the second set.

That set up another emotional clash against the cross-town Raiders, something that has become a frequent event on Thursdays.

St. Joseph’s fought off RCI 25-15, 2521 to advance to the gold medal match.

The Francophone lads held the answers on their way to a 25-15, 25-13 triumph.

Embrun advances to the Ontario (OFSAA) championship in Manitoulin.

“It was a real good experience,” Jaguars coach Trent Skelhorn said. “The guys started off slowly and built up as the day wore on.

“They got really pumped for RCI,” the coach added.

The Jaguars and Raiders are no strangers to each other, each having won in the other’s barn.

St. Joseph’s won a five-set battle at

the Grant Gymnasium to complete a 9-and-0 Upper Ottawa Valley High School Athletic Association regular season Nov. 3, and the Raiders scored a four-set triumph in the Renfrew County final at St. Joseph’s Nov. 10.

Overall, the Jaguars finished with a 14-and-3 record in 17 matches.

The Junior Jaguars took their Renfrew County champion 13-and-0 record to Iroquois, site of junior boys volleyball EOSSAA. St. Joseph’s turned back Plantagenet and Tagwi 2-0 in round-robin division play before losing 2-0 to Elgin’s Rideau District High School Lions in the EOSSAA semi-final.

“It finishes off a good year,” coach Meaghan Cahill said. “The Jags played hard all season and finished off (at EOSSSAA) in style with amazing digs, serves and smashes.”

The Jaguars complete 2011 with only the one loss at EOSSAA after 15 consecutive regular-season and playoff wins.

EOSSAA BASKETBALL The Jaguar junior girls – third place regular-season finishers and a playoff semi-finalist in the UOVHSAA – gave a good account of themselves at EOSSAA Nov. 16 with a 1-and-1 record.

The Jaguars fell behind the No. 1ranked Rothwell-Osnabruck Lancers of the Cornwall area 29-15 by halftime, but clawed back to within four points at 38-34 with 3:17 remaining.

However, the Lancers found some shooting accuracy late to clinch a 49-39 victory.

Sonya Bergin had 14 points and Elizabeth Chirico 12 for St. Joseph’s.

The Jaguars had nothing official to play for in their second game, but

Mickey’s tops leaders PETER CLARK

peter.clark@metroland.com

Mickey’s Promotions surprised Renfrew Men’s Hockey League-leading Kelly Homes last week.

Dylon Wisotzki had two goals and one assist while Drew McCullough added a goal and two helpers in a 3-1 victory. Steve Bowes made 22 saves.

Denver Mullen scored for Kelly Homes. Zach McIntyre faced 37 shots.

Kelly Homes rebounded with an 8-2 win over the Legion. Tony Iob had four goals, Mike Newberry a hat trick, and Chad Mullen a goal and four assists in support of McIntyre.

Phil Carter and Kyle Warren replied for the Legion. Jeremy Scobie was between the pipes.

Brad Pender had three goals, Eric Logan, Ryan Arbuthnot and Stephen Ringrose singles in Renfrew Pizzeria’s 6-2 win

over Pitt Contracting.

Daniel Plouffe had both Pitt markers.

Tyler Miller got the win over Nathan Corbin.

Tracy Stevens scored two goals and Brian Pratt added a single to push B.R. Fulton Construction past Ottawa Valley Physiotherapy 3-2 in the Gentlemen’s Hockey League Thursday.

Steve Radke had both OVP markers.

Nathan Corbin earned the goaltending win over Jeremy Scobie.

The Mid-Town Rug Rats tripled the Griffith Timbermart Kings 6-2.

Terry Mosco had three goals and Paul Boudreau a pair. Don Griese added a solo while Mike and Shawn Bulger chipped in with two helpers.

Mike McMahon and Rob Holmes scored for Griffith. Matt Wolfgram made 24 stops in the win.

Bryden Schaap was in goal for Griffith.

treated their schoolmates and parents to a thrilling 40-38 triumph over the Vankleek Hill Rebels after trailing throughout the contest.

Bergin notched the only basket of the extra four-minute session with 1:38 left to provide St. Joseph’s with its margin of victory.

The Jaguars fell behind from the get-go, 10-2 early, 19-12 at the half and 34-24 after three quarters.

They finally pulled even at 38-all with 2:13 left, highlighted by a Kayal Hintz three-point hoop.

Renee Gauthier added a dozen points. Bergin 10 and Chirico six for St. Joseph’s, who entered the six-team event as the No. 4 seed.

The Jaguars were a last-minute addition to EOSSAA, and coach Mark Valliquette was impressed with their play before the home crowd. “We had two solid efforts,” the coach observed.

He noted, the Jaguars fought back from a big deficit to get to within four points against the top-seed Lancers.

They also overcame deficits against Char-Lan. “It was a character win for sure to seal the season in the second game.”

The Almonte Thunderbolts were the bottom seed of the six teams, but being the home to basketball inventor Dr. James Naismith must mean something.

The Thunderbolts outlasted Rothwell-Osnabruck in a hair-raising final 46-45 to capture the EOSSAA title.

The unbeaten 12-and-0 Renfrew County champion Opeongo Wildcats experienced a tough day, dropping 3323 and 41-39 decisions to finalists Rothwell-Osnabruck and Almonte. The Thunderbolts also topped the North Grenville Knights 25-20 en route to the final.

Midget house champs From Page 13 Cooco, Dustin Howard and Frank Hanniman added two markers, and Tyler Kelly and Greg Gavin singles. Cooco and Kelly had two assists in the final.

Robert Vezina turned in a couple of big stops in the dying seconds to preserve the championship game win.

He and Schyler Sanftenberg shared goaltending duties.

Kennedy Payton, Kassandra Mulvihill and Fraser were game MVPs. North Dundas shut down Nepean 5-0 to claim B honours.

The Renfrew house midgets (6-and-1) topped Westmeath 5-3 but fell 4-2 to Deep River in league action. Cooco had a pair of goals, Joel Ferguson, Payton, Mitchell Meighen and Hanniman solos.

The midget house league team hosts Eganville at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, and Pembroke at 9:30 p.m. Monday.

Deep River fended off Budget Roofing in the bantam

house 2-0. Braedon Vincent made 25 stops.

Connor Zohr scored Canadian Tire’s lone goal in a 6-1 loss to Pembroke in the bantam loop.

Petawawa defeated Farrell’s Installation 3-1. Cayley Campbell had the goal. Brody Bennett and Meadow Congdon shared the game in nets.

Jonathan Roach posted the shutout, and Ryan Kelusky fired home the only goal late in the third period to give Metro a 1-0 win over Arnprior in novice action.

Arnprior topped the Rink Rat Pro Shop 2-1. Rory Limlaw scored while Hope Summers was between the pipes.

A second Arnprior team defeated the Rink Rats 5-1. Jonathan Tigchelaar scored.

NAPA Auto Parts bested Deep River in peewee 3-1.

Hunter Wright, Brandon Nykyforak and Braedon Reinert scored in support of winning netminder Bryce Schaap.

Mercury photo by Peter Clark

Sonya Bergin, left, of the St. Joseph’s Junior Jaguars weighs her options at the EOSSAA championship hosted by the Jaguars last Wednesday. Also in photo is teammate Alison Kasaboski (40), surrounded by Rothwell-Osnabruck’s Emilie Lamarche (45) and Kebbie Brown (42).

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Renfrew Collegiate Raiders senior sports teams capped off their 2011 seasons at their respective Eastern Ontario high school (EOSSAA) championships last week.

At the senior boys volleyball championship for A schools Thursday in Deep River, the Renfrew County title-winning Raiders won their pool with victories over Rideau and Charbot Lake.

That brought the Raiders up against the St. Joseph’s Jaguars in an all-Renfrew semi-final. The Jaguars prevailed 25-15, 25-21 in what was the two teams’ third meeting in as many weeks.

St. Joseph’s capped off the Upper Ottawa Valley High School athletic association with a five-set win over the Raiders.

RCI answered with a four-set triumph to win the 2011 Renfrew County title at St. Joseph’s Nov. 10.

Raiders head coach Darren Matthews said it was an enjoyable season. The boys played some great volleyball, he added.

HOOPS ACTION The Raiders absorbed a tough day at senior girls basketball EOSSAA in Almonte Nov. 16. RCI lost its two games, which brought the 2011 girls basketball season to an end.

The Raiders hung in for the first half of their opening encounter. They trailed the Char-Lan Crusaders by only a 22-15 margin at the half. But the Crusaders pulled away in the second half en route to a 57-23 victory.

The North Grevnille Knights topped the Raiders in RCI’s second contest.

Coach Adam Noack is looking forward to assembling another Renfrew County contender next year. He thanked graduating players Hillary MacMillan, Meagan Forgie, Brooke Senack, Mikaela Barnes,

Mercury photo by Brier Dodge

Erika Jenkins of the RCI Raiders, centre, keeps the ball from a Char-Lan defender during EOSSAA senior girls basketball action in Almonte Nov. 16.

Erika Jenkins and Maddie Kubiseski for their efforts over the years.

Coach Noack didn’t have much time off between sporting seasons. He was back pacing the floor as his Raiders senior boys team hosted a season-opening tournament at the Grant Gymnasium last weekend.

RCI got to the final before dropping a 59-37 decision to Cornwall.

The Raiders outlasted Notre Dame of Carleton Place 41-39 and defeated St. Francis Xavier of Hammond 57-44.

Global Television is airing a documentary on wrestler-promotor Devon Nicholson this Saturday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. Known to wrestling fans as Hannibal, Nicholson had his retirement match against the seven-foot Dark in Renfrew at the Wing Oct. 8, which he won.

Included in the documentary will be a lot of footage from the Renfrew event. “People can watch and check out if they can see themselves,” Nicholson said.

“They took a lot of audience footage when I was singing autographs and walking around during the show. They also took footage in the lounge during a birthday party when Honky Tonk Man and I came in to give our best wishes, so there will probably be a lot of locals in it.”

Saturday’s documentary will take the viewer inside the strange and sometimes contradictory world of a pre-determined sport that often results in bloody, unpredictable outcomes, said Global producer Brennan Leffler.

It is an intensely personal look at how Nicholson’s professional wrestling dream was shattered when he contracted Hepatitis C, why he believes the practice of double-blood matches should be stopped forever, and his fateful encounter with Abdullah the Butcher, a wrestling legend famous around the world for violent, bloody matches.

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The Gord Eady Tradition – Arnprior Redmen vs. Renfrew Collegiate Raiders junior/senior boys basketball doubleheader – is Monday, Dec. 5 at RCI. Game times are 5 and 6:30 p.m.

Lack of scoring punch hurting Timberwolves PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

After showing some promise with a win and a tie, the Renfrew Timberwolves have fallen into a scoring funk which has seen them produce just four goals in three games. The result was three losses in Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League action last week.

The visiting Gatineau Mustangs scored two third-period goals to break a 1-1 deadlock, and then protected a 3-2 lead well, over the final two-plus minutes Sunday night.

The game was scoreless for almost 35 minutes before Maxime Ménard beat Wolves netminder Troy Gauthier on a crisp one-timer from the slot to give the Metro Division leaders the game’s first lead.

But the Wolves answered with an exciting shorthanded goal two minutes later. Gatineau goaltender MarcAndré Charron won a race for a loose puck at the top of the face-off circle.

However, the Wolves Scott Conroy got it back, fed across to Brady Clouthier who, from just inside the blueline, fired a shot that hit the empty net be-

fore Charron or a diving Mustangs defender could get back.

After Jean-Philippe Moisan and Dominik Robinson shot the Buckingham-based Mustangs into a 3-1 lead, Jordan Dempster got one back for Renfrew with 2:16 remaining. But the Wolves could not mount any kind of a scoring threat after that.

The Wolves played well enough to win in Perth on Friday night.

Only goals from Kyle Drisdelle, late in the first period, and Brady Burke, midway through the second, separated a battle of goaltenders in a 2-0 Perth victory.

The Wolves’ Troy Gauthier was the tough-luck loser with 29 saves. Perth’s Justin Laforest was letter perfect with a 40-save performance.

Renfrew’s momentum build-up from the weekend before was quickly quelled by the Ottawa Junior Canadians in a rematch at the Brian Kilrea (Canterbury) Arena.

The homestanding Metro Division squad punctured the Wolves’ tires 7-2 last Tuesday. David Kilrea – grandson of the man for whom the rink is named after – led Ottawa with a pair of goals.

Brad Clouthier had both Renfrew tallies on Jesse Riopelle setups.

Renfrew native Drew Anderson had one helper for the Wolves. An assistant captain with the Ottawa Junior Senators, Anderson suited up, which will allow him to sign with the Wolves as an overager should he choose to do so next year.

WOLVES HOWLINGS Wolves’ centre Jesse Riopelle missed weekend action with an upper limb injury.

The Wolves went 0-for-3 in Perth and 0-for-4 versus Gatineau when a powerplay goal in either game could have made a huge difference.

The Renfrew club is expected to have some additions to the roster over the next couple of weeks.

The Wolves (5-14-and-1) are in Shawville Friday at 8 p.m. and travel to Stittsville for a 2:30 p.m. encounter Sunday. Instant wins are needed as the Wolves have fallen five points out of a playoff spot. The next home game is Friday, Dec. 3 when the Arnprior Packers invade the MAC at 8 p.m.

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Peewee Wolves reach Silver Stick final PETER CLARK

peter.clark@metroland.com

Photo courtesy of Shane Smith

Wrestlers bring home 12 medals from Sudbury SHANE SMITH Renfrew Amateur Wrestling Club

On Nov. 11, the Renfrew Amateur Wrestling Club sent 18 senior wrestlers north to participate in the Sudbury Early Invitational.

This is the first of many tournaments for the 2011-12 season.

Being our first event of the year, as a coach, I am very pleased with our results after the long summer break.

If our results here are any indication of this year’s season, we are in for yet another great one.

The RAWC came home with a

dozen medals.

• Gold: Brandon McDonald, Nathaniel Smith, Sarah Malatesta, Samantha Smith, Taylor Mayotte, Molly McFarlane and Jake Cartman.

• Silver: Ida Yates-Lavery, Brittany Smith, Craig Hedden, and at her very first tournament, Lily Lafont.

• Bronze: Colton Warren.

After many tough matches and near misses, finishing just short of the podium were Bryson Lines, Athena Mitchell, Devin Tabbert, James Foran, Taylor Cameron and Angel Smith.

Our next tournament will be Nov. 26 in Montreal.

The Minor Midget Wolves also got by Petawawa 3-2. Sam Agnew, Budarick and Martin scored. Edwards set up two goals.

The Atom Wolves host Valley Storm at 1:30 p.m.

Saturday at the Ma-TeWay Activity Centre.

The Minor Midget Wolves take on Petawawa at 5 p.m.

The Peewee Wolves meet Valley Storm Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m.

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Members of the Renfrew Amateur Wrestling Club competing at the Sudbury Early Invitational wrestling tournament were, in front from left, Ida Yates-Lavery, and Sarah Malatesta; first row, Taylor Cameron, Molly McFarlane, Angel Smith, Samantha Smith, Athena Mitchell, Lily Lafont and Brittany Smith; and back row, Taylor Mayotte, Brandon McDonald, James Foran, Jake Cartman, Craig Hedden, Colton Warren, Nathaniel Smith, Devin Tabbert and Bryson Lines.

For the second consecutive weekend, a Renfrew team was on the cusp of a Regional Silver Stick championship, only to be clipped by a goal in the final game.

The Peewee Timberwolves went 2-and-1 to qualify for the playoff round at the annual Pembroke-hosted event over the weekend.

Two wins Sunday put the Wolves in the final.

Playing on home ice in a battle of Upper Ottawa Valley Hockey League rivals, the Pembroke Kings eked out a 3-2 win over the Wolves.

The Peewee Wolves defeated Campbellford 1-0, lost 2-0 to Gananoque and downed the Stirling Blues 4-1. Renfrew then turned away Gananoque in a quarter-final rematch 3-2 and Kanata 3-1 Sunday.

Ben Scheuneman had five goals overall, and Alex Paquette three.

Charlie Strader notched a pair while singles were supplied by Nicholas Fleguel, Craig Hiderman and Ryan Boudreau.

Cameron Iob collected his second shutout of 2011-12 and went the distance in goal.

The Peewee Wolves topped Arnprior 2-1 in UOVHL play.

Fleguel and Boudreau scored. Iob made 16 saves.

Tyson Johnston recorded the shutout as the Atom Timberwolves blanked Arnprior 4-0.

Tanton Landriault, Simon Rose, Colby Bleeks and Andrew MacAskill were goal scorers.

Pembroke edged the Bantam Wolves 5-4.

Billy Karras had two goals, John Pettigrew (1G, 2A) and Carson Barber singles. Kevin Crozier added two assists while Carter Blimkie faced 22 shots.

The Bantam Wolves rebounded with a 5-2 win in Petawawa.

Pettigrew scored two more. Crozier, Austin Scheuneman and Carson Barber (1G, 3A) notched singles.

Drew Edwards scored twice and Connor Budarick and Adam Martin added singles in the Minor Midget Wolves 4-2 win over Arnprior. Chloe Eady was solid with 22 saves.

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Bring on the ice

BARBARA WESTGARTH

Renfrew Curling Rink Great news! Repairs to the ice plant have been completed and the ice is going in. Anyone attending the jewelry party and bake sale on Sunday would have seen our ice maker out there preparing the ice surface with another flood. We should have a playable surface by Dec. 5.

The bake sale was a huge success with over $300 raised for the club. Thanks to all the organizers and the ladies who took time out to donate baked goods.

More good news was announced Monday at the general meeting. The fee structure has been reduced to reflect the shorter playing season. Stretch those muscles so we can get the curling season going full steam.

Need a Christmas gift idea?

Check out your loved ones’ equipment and call the curling club to get replacements for old warren shoes, brooms, sliders or grippers.

Last week, I introduced

the curling association structure talking specifically about Branch, the oldest curling association in Canada, which includes clubs across eastern Ontario and Quebec. Branch is introducing and sponsoring the Caledonia Cup this year. Prior to this year there were five individual competitions for all of Branch. This year, these five competitions will be held separately, one set each for Quebec and Ontario clubs.

A, B and C flight winners from each of these competitions in Ontario will represent Team Ontario and go head to head against Team Quebec on April 14 in Montreal in a Ryder Cuplike playoff. The Caledonia Cup will be awarded to the province accumulating the most points from the 15 games that will be played that weekend.

This promises to be an exciting change to these historical and prestigious competitions. It is hoped that Renfrew Curling Club will be a member of Team Ontario.

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READY FOR THE NEED Sport Renfrew contributed $1,000 to a couple of good causes prior to a Sunday Night Bingo in early November. From left are Sandra Fredette for the Renfrew and District Food Bank, Sport Renfrew rep Jack Chevalier, and Jane Forrest of the Salvation Army.

Snowcross at Peaks Calabogie Peaks Resort is still scheduled to host the Capital Cup Snowcross Dec. 3 and 4.

Snowmobile racers and fans from across Canada and the United States will gather at the Peaks to celebrate this second annual event.

Fans will watch a total of 41 races over

the weekeknd.

Race classes involve all snowmobilers from novice racers, children, junior, girls, women, veterans (30+), masters (40+) and professionals.

To make snow for the event, Calabogie Peaks Resort will need at least three nights of -6C or colder.

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Community

Vigil Dec. 6

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Quail Creek Retirement Centre held its Christmas bazaar on Nov. 15. Pictured is office manager Kathy Humphries (left) speaking to Gertie Emon about the bake table. More than 13 vendors participated in the centre’s third Christmas bazaar.

Dec. 6 is Canada’s National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence against Women.

On this day Bernadette McCann House will host a one-hour Memorial Vigil for the 14 young women engineering students who were killed because of their gender, at l’Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal in 1989.

The vigil will be held in Pembroke, at the Marguerite Centre, 700 Mackay Street, at 6 p.m.

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Walmart associates thank all of their customers who supported the Renfrew and District Food Bank by applying for a Walmart Rewards Mastercard. They are presently at 91 percent of their goal to have a $10 donation for every Walmart Rewards Mastercard application. Walmart associates have four more weeks to exceed their challenge. To date, $1,030 has been raised. That total will be doubled if Walmart exceeds its goal of 225 applications, Renfrew store manager Cory A. Allan said. “For every application exceeding 225, $10 will be automatically raised for our local food bank.� Joining Walmart staff is Allan, front centre, and Renfrew and District Food Bank president Doug Brookes, standing second from right. Mercury photo by Peter Clark

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TOWNSHIP OF McNAB/BRAESIDE NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION Issues and Options for Reviewing Planning Applications in Karst areas in the Township A public information session will be held for Township of McNab/Braeside ratepayers to receive information and participate in a question and answer period.

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Tuesday November 29, 2011 Presentation and Question & Answer - 7:00 p.m.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Hall 18 Dochart Street, Braeside

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SWEET DREAMS Eve Dale of Jeeves Chocolate Creation in Griffith was among the vendors at the Christmas bazaar at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Braeside on Saturday. A tempting display of truffles, barks and chocolate-dipped treasures was featured. Chocoholics can learn more at jeeveschocolatecreations@ live.ca.

Free parking downtown Save your change for Christmas shopping.

To help you with your holidays shopping, four local groups are supporting free parking in downtown Renfrew in December.

The free parking is brought to you by the Downtown Renfrew BIA, Town of Renfrew, the Renfrew Industrial Commission and the Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce.

Edward Jones ranked in top 50 best employers For the 10th consecutive year, financial services firm Edward Jones, which has an Renfrew office, was named to the ‘50 Best Employers in Canada’ list published in Maclean’s magazine.

The firm ranked in the No. 12 spot. “We are honoured that our associates have again recognized Edward Jones as one of the best employers in Canada,” said Gary Reamey, managing principal, Edward Jones, Canada.

Two hundred and sixty-one Canadian employers took part in the 2012 Best Employers studies with more than 112,000 Canadian workers responding to questions.

The list of 2012’s 50 Best Employers appeared in the Oct. 31 issue of Maclean’s magazine.

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YOUNG ARCHIE He and Archie first met in the Hall Beach, N.W.T., airport. While McLaughlin was sitting in the small waiting area, this 4-foot-6 Inuit came in the door with his teeth chattering.

“He was bouncing on his tippy-toes and super-hyper, and he was talking to everyone. Everyone knew him and everyone liked him,” recalls McLaughlin.

A little while later, he hired kitchen help for the iron ore company where he had set up shop. One of the helpers was Archie Panipakuchoo, the same lad he met in the airport.

McLaughlin recalls the time the company’s head geologist walked into the kitchen, in Roche Bay, only to find Panipakuchoo with a wrestling hold on McLaughlin, who was kneading bread. Everyone broke into laughter.

When McLaughlin left the North, he promised Panipakuchoo a job when he opened a new restaurant.

But that promise couldn’t be kept. Born with a liver defect, Panipakuchoo died last year at age 24.

“Not many people in my life, beside my grandmother, have had a bigger impact on me,” says McLaughlin, who continues to remember people he met up North.

He wasn’t able to hire his young friend, but he named his new business after him.

After 16 years in the catering and cooking business, McLaughlin owns a restaurant that he says Renfrew-andarea customers will take a shine to. He took own-

Owner Mark McLaughlin is also Archie Panipakuchoo, after whom the chef of Archie’s Hour.

Archie’s Hour is named. ership Oct. 7 and says he plans to make Renfrew his home.

Looking back over his business history, the 43-year-old single dad, who has a teenage girl and teenage boy, admits, “I was a vagabond … but now it’s time to settle.”

McLaughlin says the Archie’s Hour menu will include vegetarian and gluten-free products,

braised foods like stews and lamb shanks, and the best burgers and spaghetti and meat balls you’ve ever had.

“I’m conscientious about vegetarian needs and gluten adversities, and people with high blood pressure. I don’t heavily salt my food, but there’s salt and pepper shakers at every table.

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Everything, if you ask Renfrew’s newest businessman, chef Mark McLaughlin.

McLaughlin says customers can expect great food and a wide variety of alcoholic beverages at Archie’s Hour, which is located at Raglan Street and Renfrew Avenue West.

But beyond the food, the name behind the business speaks volumes of the spirit behind the establishment.

But first, a little bit about McLaughlin.

The New Brunswick native has pursued numerous business interests across Canada.

All the while, food has been close to his heart.

His love of cooking has persisted after spending many memorable hours in the kitchen cooking with his grandmother Theresa.

At age 16, McLaughlin started work at McDonald’s in Douglastown, N.B. Before he was 18 he was one of the managers. He made $25,000 while missing 67 days of school, but he also failed Grade 11 that year.

His next moves, after high school, were to run his own restaurant, get married and join his family’s medical supply business.

Then he moved West.

From 1998 to 2006 he lived in Calgary working as a waiter at the “highest level of dining,” in the world of tableside flambés and tuxedos.

“I had a great education in wine, in scotch and spirits and cigar,” he says.

Then he heard the call of the Arctic.

As a qualified industrial medical responder and one who completed most of his courses toward his Red Seal Chef certification, he started a company that offered emergency medical response, kitchen management and chef services in Nunavut and the Great Bear Lake

area of the Northwest Territories.

He ran that business for a few years before finding that the far North proved too tiring and isolating.

However, he also took with him fond memories, including special ones of a young man after whom Archie’s Hour is named.

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Archie’s Hour Continued from 24 “All recipes are created from my head, along with influences from people in my life. I will also have guest chefs,” adds McLaughlin.

all participating retailers, they will be eligible for the grand prize draw, a weekend getaway for two to the Waring House Inn in Prince Edward County, sponsored by myFM. Each participating merchant will also be donating a $50 door prize, also to be drawn.

Each participating merchant will have a red carpet and staunches leading into their business. As people approach the red carpet, they will be ushered up the carpet into the business.

Santa Fe will be hosting the after party, where there will be a draw for the grand prize and the door prizes.

Business owners and their staff, as well as ticket holders, are all invited to the after party.

The participating merchants are Stone Meadows with Brides & Blooms, Keeping Company & Ella’s, Colleen’s Closet, The Korner Hutch, The Lighthouse Salon & Spa, Pick-it Fence, Sense of Country and Sante Fe. Tickets are available at all participating merchants.

As one of the chefs, he also promises creativity and ongoing exposure to his cooking forte — meat.

“I cook meat very well.

I’ve studied it very well and how connective tissue reacts to different temperatures.”

Food prices will be higher, and not so high. There will be two price ranges, entrees from $8 to $15, and others up to $25. The same for wine. There will be wines at $5 a glass, others for $8 or $9, plus 10 different beer on tap.

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Saturday December 3rd 11am-4pm at Low Square

14 piece brass band “MY SON THE HURRICANE” performing at 3:30 pm

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On Thursday, Dec. 6 some downtown merchants will be ‘Rolling Out the Red for Christmas’ with a red carpet gala.

Sara Freemark from CTV Morning Live will be on the Red Carpet for the “awardwinning” retailers.

Each participating merchant will have in-store events and sales. For example, Stone Meadows will offer food sampling and tasting, and Brides & Blooms will be doing Christmas centrepiece and treetrimming demonstrations.

Norwex will be doing demonstrations and Keeping Company will be hosting a Ribkoff Trunk Show and Silpada Jewelry event.

The tickets will be pre-sold for $5 each, with proceeds going to the Renfrew and District Food Bank.

Anyone that has purchased a ticket will have his or her ticket stamped at each participating retailer.

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Auto repair available in Springtown

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Springtown Auto is open for business.

Shawne Brydges is ready to get your car back on the road, and that cheery voice you hear when you call 613-432-1685 is wife Cheryl.

They’re easy to find, at the corner of Highway 508 and Norway Lake Road.

“It’s getting busy. We opened the week of October 17th. We were fixing cars by then,” Shawne said.

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Shawne has been a mechanic for more than 20 years.

“I was fixing cars in the evening after work. I’ve been licenced since 1997.

“I worked with Dad at Ashdad Auto on Highway 60, and (at) Renfrew Auto Service with Robbie Barr.

“I’ve worked at Benson’s for the past seven or eight years,” he added.

“It just seemed like the right thing to do,” Cheryl says of the decision to open their own business. “We have three kids.

The youngest is in Grade 1, so I knew I had the time.”

The Brydges have a few reasons why they decided to step out into the auto repair business on their own.

One, they purchased the building, which paved the way for them to operate their own business.

“I was working every night. (I) figured I may as well work during the day and go home at night,” Shawne said.

Calabogie residents, he added, could use a place to take their vehicles for repairs. “A lot of people are glad to see us here.

“The (Calabogie MotorSports) track should make a difference,” Shawne not-

ed. “We should have a good stock (of customers).”

Springtown Auto offers brake repairs and replacement, engine tune-up, transmissions, electrical, general repairs and more.

They are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, but those hours could be adjusted come 2012.

“Saturdays in the spring, perhaps, when the track opens,” Shawne noted.

“We’ll have until the spring to figure that one out. We might close Mondays (to work Saturdays).”

See ‘SPRINGTOWN’, Page 27

Community From Page 26 The couple lives in Dacre, 20 minutes cross-country from the auto shop. They chuckle when they note, they have a good working relationship with Calabogie Pizzeria.

“We order a lot of pizza from Calabogie Pizzeria,” Shawne said.

“I’m working on one of their vehicles right now,” he added of the vehicle outside in the parking lot.

More information Cheryl and Shawne Brydges are ready on the new business to look after your automotive repairs is available at spring- at Springtown Auto. Mercury photo by Peter Clark townauto.com.

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Cobden dairy farmer Rob Mckenzie will be busy the next three weekends on the theatrical front.

He’s gearing up to perform A Christmas Carol, a one-man play written and adapted by American playwright Greg Oliver Bodine.

McKenzie has been active with the Cobden Community Players the last decade, including the last four years as a director. Now he’ll be directing himself in this one-act production, as he performs the story of Ebenezer Scrooge. The play is based on Charles Dickens’s 1867 American Reading Tour that gets off to a rough start when the author inexplicably loses his luggage, including the copy of his very own Christmas classic. Therefore, Dickens (played

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The 75-minute play will be performed after mu-

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The 7 p.m. shows will take place Sunday, Nov. 27 at Wesley United Church, Pembroke; Sunday, Dec. 4 at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church, Renfrew; and Saturday, Dec. 10 at the Grace United, Cobden.

After paying the play’s royalty fees, Mckenzie is donating freewill donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, in memory of a long-time friend who died five years ago. “I know she goes with me everywhere,” he says of his friend who died at the age of 48. She had apparently beaten breast cancer, but the disease returned with a vengeance.

The motivation for performing the one-man play stems from his friend’s death and Terry Fox’s own words of motivation. “To tell you the truth, I saw an interview with Terry Fox once, and he said we’re all part of the Marathon of Hope. And this is just my little part,” said Mckenzie.

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“It is always a special treat to witness students performing,� principal Brennan Trainor said in a programme outlining acts at the St. Joseph’s Catholic High School Nov. 10 coffee house and talent night.

And an appreciative audience in the school’s town square couldn’t have agreed more.

The successful evening featured the school’s jazz and blues bands, plus an impressive crossMercury photos by Lucy Hass section of students performing a Candice McLeod sings The Best Day, by Taylor Swift. range of music, some accompanied by parents.

She is accompanied by her father Rick McLeod.

All proceeds from these coffeehouse events go to performing arts at St. Joseph’s High School, in particular, maintaining a PA

On Wednesday, Nov. 23, the St. Joseph’s Catholic High School’s Jazz Band, Blues Guys, and choir visited St. Joseph’s Catholic School, and John XXIII Catholic School in Arnprior, where each group played a set of songs.

Other elementary schools are visited by our SJHS music groups throughout the year as well.

This is a good experience for SJHS students to perform in front of an audience several times throughout the year.

It is also good for the elementary students to see and talk to the high school students about what going to SJHS is like, and what we have to offer for music and other programs.

Overall, this is a very exciting event for SJHS to partake in.

As I mentioned in a previous article, our school yearbook is not made by an extracurricular group, but by a class.

Students gain skills in using Adobe Photoshop and InDesign, learning how to make proper page layouts and doing touchups on photos.

As well, students are taught how to use SLRD cameras.

Each yearbook has a theme.

In previous years the themes have included superheros and technology. The theme for the 2011/2012 school year is The Games People Play.

The yearbook class works on the yearbook mainly through first semester during class time, and are expected to finish the yearbook throughout second semester during their own time.

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After serving four years as vice-chair, Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant has been elected chairman of the Canadian North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Parliamentary Association.

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We now have a collection of Wes Bomhower poetry and three archival boxes of Rita Quilty newspaper clippings to begin our collection. Some local residents have donated copies of their family or personal histories, which we are very excited to add. We recently received a book donation from Dianne Moran, called Sarah A. McLaren, whom the authors refer to as One of Matawachan’s Most Illustrious Pioneers. Dianne is Sarah’s great granddaughter. We also received a donation from Howard Popkie, a Korean War veteran who grew up in the Black Donald area. The project has two parts. The first is local history print material and photos that will be shelved in the library’s local history area. The second part involves the digitization of some archival items.

Thanks to funding from the Ministry of Tourism and Culture for the project, we have subscribed to the VITA (Video, Image, Text, Audio) Toolkit resource which will allow us to digitize much of the local history items. VITA allows us to

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Paige Johnston of the Terry Fox Foundation is joined, from left, by Queen Elizabeth Public School students Matthew Pilgrim, Thomas Stark and Danielle Kubiseski and teacher Tanya Campbell. Over the last 17 years, the elementary school has raised just over $20 000 for cancer research. “We will hang them proudly in our school as a reminder of our contribution to Terry Fox,” said Campbell.

Paige Johnston of the Terry Fox Foundation acknowledged Central Public School’s participation in the annual Terry Fox Run. The school has been a proud supporter for the last 19 years and was excited to receive its five-, 10- and 15-year banners.

Over the years the school has raised $25,000 for cancer research.

From left are teacher Lucille Leskie, students Madison Mulrooney, Bryce Schaap and Glen Johnston, teacher Trish Turner and Paige Johnston.

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Lost man found in woods NOVEMBER 30, 1911 FOR SUNDAY NIGHTS: The Renfrew Band and manager J.M. George of the O’Brien Opera House have made arrangements to have sacred music rendered by the band in the opera house every Sunday evening from 8:15 to 9:15 p.m. No admission fee will be charged, but a collection will be taken at each service to defray expenses.

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OLGA LEWIS FROM THE OLD FILES ANCE: One morning, when hunting on territory bordering Petawawa waters, a Renfrew-HortonBromley party heard hailing shouts. They found a man who had been lost in the woods since the previous afternoon and was minus three meals. And who was that man but a guide for another hunting party? He had gone out without rifle or axe or compass, but happened to possess matches, and having matches he managed to get through the cold night and a dark one by starting a fire. The rescue party marveled much that a “guide” should be lost,

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• Photo with Santa. Book a time between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Bring your pet, children or even yourself. This is a fundraiser for the seniors centre, 30 Bell St., Eganville.

Cost will be $10. Call 613-628-2354.

• Castleford United Church presents Carols by Candlelight, a service of readings, carols, and special music to celebrate the first Sunday of Advent at 7 p.m. Please bring an offering for the Renfrew and District Food Bank. Refreshments served.

• Christmas Cantata Hymn Sing at St. Andrew’s United Church in Calabogie at 2 p.m. Special guests include Julie Larocque.

Freewill offering.

• DACA breakfast at the DACA Centre from 8 to 11 a.m. Eggs, sausage, hash browns, toast, muffins, coffee, tea, or juice. Adults $7, children under 12, $5.

Also the youth club will be having a bake sale. Call Susan, 613-433-9050, for more information.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28 • This week is your last opportunity to purchase tickets for the early bird draw for the RVH Auxiliary Victorian Miniature House Raffle and Lottery. The final five early-bird tickets will be drawn on Nov. 28. Purchase your tickets for this fundraiser at Stone Meadow’s Kitchen Shop and the RVH Auxiliary Gift Shop. The final draw for the grand prizes of the Victorian Miniature House, $1,000 cash and $500 cash takes place on Dec. 15 at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 • Renfrew Woodland Metis Aboriginal Association Community Christmas pot luck supper for members to be held at the Renfrew Children’s Centre, 850 O’Brien Rd. at 6:30 p.m. Contact Kent Gauthier at 613-432-3177.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 • Official grand re-opening of the Salvation Army Thrift Shop at 50 Prince St. Open at 9:30 a.m.

FREE PARKING

Rob Mckenzie will perform A Christmas Carol the next three weekends. The show opens Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. at Pembroke’s Wesley United, then moves to Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church in Renfrew on Sunday, Dec. 4 , and Saturday, Dec. 10 at Cobden Grace United Church.

The shows are fundraisers for the Canadian Cancer Society.

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• Tea and talent sale at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church from 1 to 4 p.m.

Homemade candy, home baking, knitting, sewing, treasurers, glitz and glamour, tea and more. Join us right after the Santa Claus Parade.

• Denbigh-Griffith Lions Club’s annual Christmas craft sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Griffith Lions Hall. Baked goods, door prizes, raffle draws, home cooked lunch, snacks, canteen and various vendors on site. Something for everyone on your list.

• Come and join Kids Corp’s annual Breakfast with Mrs. Claus from 8 a.m. till 11 a.m. at the Armouries. Enjoy fabulous food, company, raffle table, kids craft table and, of course, Mrs. Claus! Breakfast is $5 per person, two years old and under, free.

All proceeds will go towards Kids Corp. programs aimed for families with children six years and under. Everyone welcome.

• Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home Support Rekindle Christmas sale at the Chamber of Commerce office from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Then step outside to watch the arrival of Santa.

• Hot food and bake sale. Ready to serve or freeze, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., St. Andrew’s United Church, Beachburg. Come and shop. Free coffee.

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• Renfrew Silver Seniors St. Andrew’s dinner dance at Renfrew Legion. Happy hour at 5 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. and music by the Valley Ramblers from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets from Pat at 613-649-2756.

• Cobden Santa Claus Parade at 1:30 p.m.

Features the Renfrew pipe band. Bring your items to support the food bank. Santa will be at the Whitewater Community Hall after the parade to hand out treats to the children. Call Ann Stone at 613-6462146 for float information.

• Parade of Lights 2011 in Shawville, Main Street at 7 p.m. Lineup at Giant Tiger parking lot at 6 p.m. Children can meet Santa at the Shawville Arena lobby after the parade where they can take pictures, and get hot chocolate and a treat.

• Renfrew Baptist Church Christmas bake sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• Are you unemployed? Wondering what your options are? Get information that may change your life, 1 to 4 p.m. Call Em- DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP • The Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renployment Networks at 613-432-3424.

• Renfrew Silver Seniors noon luncheon frew County invites family members who are caring for a loved one with dementia and bingo at the Renfrew Legion. to attend our Renfrew Support Group.

Share information, support and friendship FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 • Community Living Renfrew County with others whose lives are affected by South Starry Night Christmas Dance at Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia.

AFAC Wing from 7 to 11 p.m. Doors open Meetings on first Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. Cost $5 at the door. Enter- at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church from tainment by D.J. Wheelz. Spot dances, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Call Tracey Liebig at 1-888door prizes and light luncheon served. For 441-2067 ext. 160 for details. more information call Ann Blimkie at 613432-6763. Everyone welcome.

• The Renfrew Freemasons are putting on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8 a lunch at noon at the Rocky Mountain • Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home SupHouse Restaurant. Gentlemen interested port annual hot turkey Christmas luncheon in learning about freemasonry are invited at noon at the AFAC Wing. Music by Barry to join us. Wives and girlfriends are wel- Martin and Country Favourites. Advanced come. For more, contact Barry Sansom at tickets $10. Purchase before Dec. 5. Avail613-433-9038. able at Aikenhead’s Drug Store and Seniors Home Support Office 613-432-7691.

Pick-it Fence, Sense of Country and Sante Fe. Tickets $5, available at participating stores and the BIA office.

Draws, grand prize weekend for two at the Waring House in Prince Edward County. Proceeds to the Renfrew and District Food Bank.

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SUNDAY, DECEMBER 4 • The Renfrew Children’s/Youth Chorus presents The Peace of Bethlehem, 2:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima School. Admission $5. Children under 10, free.

• A Christmas Carol, performed by Cobden dairy farmer Rob Mckenzie at 7 p.m., Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church. The 75-minute play follows musical entertainment by vocalist Melissa Friske and pianist Debbie Stuber-Bernard of Renfrew.

Free will donation. Proceeds to the Canadian Cancer Society.

• The Renfrew Children/Youth Chorus presents The Peace of Bethlehem; annual Christmas concert at Our Lady of Fatima School, Renfrew at 2:30 p.m. Admission $5. Children under 10 free. All welcome.

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• Roll out the Red for Christmas Red Carpet Gala 6 to 9 p.m. Join Renfrew’s Sarah Freemark of CTV2 on the red carpet. Participating merchants are Stone Meadows with Brides & Blooms, Keeping Company and Ella’s Boutique, Colleen’s Closet, The Korner Hutch, Lighthouse Salon & Spa,

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• Bonnechere Manor bake and craft sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It’s a great time and place to do some early Christmas shopping.

• The Salvation Army will be taking applications for assistance in Renfrew from Monday, Dec. 5 to Friday, Dec. 9 at the family services office, 50 Prince St. from 1 to 4 p.m. Please bring identification for each member of your family and proof of income. The annual kettle campaign has also been launched with kettles at Wal-Mart in Renfrew. Call 613-432-8956 if you wish to assist on the kettles.

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• To assist you with all your holiday shopping needs, there will be free parking in downtown Renfrew for the month of December. Brought to you by the Downtown Renfrew BIA, the Town of Renfrew, the Renfrew Industrial Commission and the Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce.

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We want the debate large on this issue not only in government but in many

aspects of society. Why are we so afraid to use the “A”

even a mention of the word at any level of policy making.” 193 countries in the world fa-

vour some kind of regulation. Canada belongs to an exclusive club along with North Korea,

China and Holland having no limits on abortion from conception to the moment of birth. s long

as our government leaders refuse to openly discuss this issue and come to terms with it, Cana-

da will continue to be seen by the world as a country that places no value on life in the womb.

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Most of us who follow politics are aware that Prime Minister Stephen Harper, when approached with the question of addressing abortion in Canada, states emphatically that he will not open the debate on this issue.

Polling can be a pretty good indicator of what Canadians want in terms of any issue.

As recently as this past September the results of a National Omnibus poll by Environics strongly indicate that the majority of Canadians support some form of legal protection for the unborn.

This is not the first poll that has been conducted to learn where people stand on this issue nor will it be the last.

Sixty-eight per cent of Canadians want some form of legal abortion in the first three months of gestation but 58 per cent feel abortion should be illegal in the second three months and 77 per cent feel abortion should be illegal in the last three months.

And 92 per cent feel that sex-selective abortions should be illegal.

Clearly the majority of Canadian citizens want some limits placed on abortion.

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279 MCLEAN STREET • Central Location + Plenty of Living Space • Makeover Complete, Just MoveIn, Very Clean MLS# 805610 • $179,500

163 RENFREW AVE. WEST

• Well Maintained Family Home with all the upgrades • Private rear deck, fenced yard, detached garage • $214,000 MLS#804166

• 2 bedroom bungalow Garden Home in nice location • Well maintained with all appliances & central air, deck • $179,900 MLS#808689

63 MCBRIDE ROAD

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528 OPEONGO ROAD • Quality Home + Location = 1st Choice For Your New Home!

• 5 acres, Country Living within walking distance to town • $495,000 MLS#796522

86 BONNECHERE ST. S • Loads of Character Inside & Out • Gleaming hardwood floors, 3 bedrooms, spacious living room • $155,000 MLS#793812

163 HARRY STREET

• Affordable Family Home! Great Location!

• 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, finished lower level •$195,000

Excellent Location for this Wonderful Family Home! Features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, bright, spacious kitchen, central air, detached garage, fenced yard + a 3rd level awaiting your design! $182,500 MLS#810254

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• Affordable Living in this Centrally Located Brick Bungalow • 3 bedrooms, private back yard with storage shed • $169,500 MLS#800169

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678 ENGLISH ROAD

• Great Family Bungalow built in 2010 • Open concept design, 3+2 bedrooms, 3 baths, central air • $299,900 MLS#781868

• Quiet, Private Country Living on a 1.22 acre lot • 3+1 bedroom bungalow with great yard for family activities!

• $214,500 MLS#796909

261 PLAUNT STREET • Great Investment Opportunity!

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2017 CHURCH STREET • 1.5 storey home with 4 bedrooms • Gorgeous, private 1.49 acres on the outskirts of town • $115,000 MLS#808693

• Affordable 4 bedroom, 2 bath family home with lots of potential • Needs some TLC, nice corner lot!

• $99,900 MLS#812493

795 FOURTH STREET • Attention all handymen!

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Here is a golden opportunity for you and your family to operate your own business on the main level and the second level affords you an excellent apartment with 2 bedrooms, bath, large living area, propane fireplace and the lower level is zoned for commercial use and you have a highly travelled road to enhance your business venture. Call me to view this Helen at 432-0058

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Good value here at this address either for investment or prime residence - hardwood floors in L.R. and D.R. and new laminate on the second floor - newer carpet as well and a finished family room in the lower level - two tiered deck at the rear of the home for summer fun - private rear yard - central air - 1 and half baths Call Helen to view at 432-0058

An exceptional state of repair here in this raised ranch garden home - two levels finished completely - 3 bedrooms - 2 baths - spacious family room on lower level - living room and dining room lead to an exceptional deck overlooking the maintenance free yard at the rear - kitchen with skylight - newer flooring throughout - central air - paved drive - Call Helen at 432-0058

Never better value will you observe in this 2 storey well-equipped garden home with so many extras - 3 levels completely finished - hardwood flooring throughout two levels plus ceramic in the two bathrooms - lower level is totally finished too and the rear deck leads you to a maintenance free yard - no work here at all! Call Helen to view at 432-0058

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JUST OFF HWY 17 Asking $259,900, Tarion insured, 3 BR bungalow with attached garage and large front porch. MLS# 803335.

381 BALDWIN AVE Asking $149,900, fully rented centrally located triplex, 3 hydro/gas meters. MLS#764856

D L O S 198 MINEVIEW RD. Now Asking $149,900, close to Hwy 17, 2+1 bedroom bungalow, spacious interior, steel roof, several outbuildings.

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CORNER LOT Now $259,900, Well cared for home in great neighbourhood, three bedrooms, 2 baths with ensuite. A must see property.

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PEAKS VILLAGE CLEANUP

In the interest of creating a cleaner environment, a select group of Peaks Village residents spent part of a recent Sunday picking up garbage on either side of the Calabogie Road, Highway 508, as it passes Calabogie Peaks Ski Resort. The operation covered both sides of the road for about a kilometre beginning at the eastern entrance to Peaks Village.”Motivation for the initiative arose from the increasing accumulation of detritus ejected from passing vehicles giving rise to a distressingly messy look to our roadway,” said Hugh Bacon of Peaks Village. In approximately three hours, enough waste was collected to fill the back of a pickup truck with garbage bags. “Larger pieces of junk such as a toilet and a chair were too difficult to retrieve,” Bacon said. “Non-biodegradable Tim Hortons coffee cups, Pepsi Cola cans and plastic water bottles were among the most common items collected. Pictures were taken and then it was off to the Norway Lake waste disposal site,” Bacon said.

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794 LOCHWINNOCH ROAD Older home in excellent state of repair, newer kitchen, DR, LR with hardwood floors, 1-3 pc, sec fl has 3 good sized Bdr, newer 1-3 pc Jacuzzi tub, summer kit 15’ by 15’ with loft. Plus large 1 ½ car garage, nice drive, approx 3 miles from Renfrew. Asking $194,900. Call Ross for details.

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Call Ross for further details 613.433.1133.

Open Concept Kith with Maple Cupboards plus island leading to back deck, Large LR, 1 – 4 pc bath, laundry room , 3 BDR with 1- 4 pc ensuite plus walk-in closet off MBR, hardwood floors throughout, full basement all dry walled, 4th BDR, furnace room, propane heat, large lot. Call Ross for details 613.433.1133

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.

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Immaculate property with 177 acres in total.1800 sq ft brick bungalow, restored farmhouse, 1 bedroom bungalow, three cottages, & five trailer sites. New outdoor wood furnace installed and services all homes. 30ft X 30ft garage. Year round income approx. $30,000. Great fishing area. Please no drive bys. Call Ross for viewing 613-433-1133.

BULGER ROAD 153 acres, 50 acres cleared, good mixed bush re pine etc. Snake River runs through the middle of property, lots of road frontage, asking $159,900

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65 PEGGS LANE Location, Location. Privacy; Extra Lot Custom Built Home, Mainfloor has KIT, DR, LR, Den, Large MBR with ensuite; 2nd floor has 3 BDR, 1 4-PC bath; Full Basement with Large Rec Room, Three Car attached garage, manicured lawn. Call Ross 613.433.1133 for further details.

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 & 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. $469,000. Call Ross for viewing 613-433-1133.

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. Host: Ross, 613-433-1133.

GREA LOCA T TION

887 GILLAN ROAD

VALLEY PINE BUILDING 252 STEWART ST

Can be sold as Land & building or as a repair shop. Located on over 1 acre of property. Fully Serviced. 400 amp Service. Environmental assessment available for property. Call Ross to View 613.433.1133

Location on Lot 50’ by 256’ in depth. Cement Block, Approc 40’ by 28’ consiting of several offices, two large garage doors, environmental papers for property on file. Many possibilities.

Asking $199,900 Call Ross to Veiw 613.432.1133

Community If you or someone you know is experiencing vision loss, you are encouraged to attend the Product Display and Adaptive Technology Demonstrations presented jointly by Humanware and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind.

There will be two demonstration events

held in Renfrew County on Wednesday, Nov. 30. The first event will be held at the Quail Creek Retirement Centre in Renfrew from 10 a.m. to noon.

The second event will be held at the Island View Retirement Suites in Arnprior from 1 to 3 p.m.

CNIB clients and

members of the public are invited to attend.

Humanware and CNIB staff will be there to provide information, answer questions about CNIB services and adaptive technology such as the Eye Pal Solo, the

Broker of Record

1014 Goshen Rd., McNab/Braeside

3+1 bedrooms, 2½ baths, a den, maple bush on 2 acres. Well maintained home, very spacious family room. Easy access to Hwy. 17 for commuters $289,900 MLS #805431

LAKE DORE

2-4 PM 235 RENFREW AVE, RENFREW Two storey 3 bdrm home in heart of Renfrew. Large kitchen, sun room, 2 enclosed porches, upgraded bath. MLS 807498 $124,900

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$195 ,000 205 STEVENSON CRES.

6.5 acres ($41,900) MLS #807916 Private, flat area to build, great view of Lake Dore.

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95 TOWEY LANE

This wonderful 3 bedroom waterfront home on the Ottawa River will impress. With an amazing view and excellent shoreline, you will be able to enjoy all that the river has to offer.

Many many features. Call David today. $415,000 MLS #803723

FREE HOME

EVALUATION

Call David for a free Evaluation of your home today

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SALENG I PEND

219 OAK STREET EGANVILLE.

344 LYNN ST.

TIMBER TRAIL

Great home in a sought after location. Extra large lot is manicured and private. Extremely clean inside and out. $149,000 to Call David 613-401-2824

WATERFRONT LOT on the Madawaska River.

All ready to build your dream home or cottage.

200 ft of prime waterfront. Do not miss out.

MLS#786169 Call David. 613-401-2824.

AGENT ON DUTY

1 acre lot on Grattan Road Building lot with full services on Morrison Drive, Cobden

www.LiveInTheOttawaValley.com

One of the best locations in town. This 3 bedroom home has been well cared for with many new features. Call David today to view. 613-401-2824.

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BUILDING LOTS

4.5 acres ($51,900) MLS #807923 Across the road from Lake Dore. Great view! Severance process in progress.

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857 Eighth St.,RENFREW Sun., Nov.27, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

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

pat@primevalleyrealty.com www.PrimeValleyRealty.com

1105 Goshen Rd. Renfrew ON, K7V2Z4

OPEN HOUSE – SUNDAY, Nov. 27TH

Lloyd Levesque

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

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Pat Forrest

Heather Kennedy & Mike Labelle Sales Rep 613-797-0202

OPEN HOUSE

Office 613-432-7562 Cell 613-401-2824 david@remaxrenfrew.com

Office 613-432-9123 Direct 613-433-6569 Ottawa 613-791-8123

BROKERAGE

50 Denise Lane Sat., Nov.26, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

DAVID VINCENT

Brokerage

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

BROKERAGE

Sales Representative

Realty Ltd.

PRIVATE COUNTRY LIVING

VALLEY WIDE REAL ESTATE

Sales Representative 613-646-9853 613-433-6224 (cell)

Prime Valley

COLDWELL BANKER VALLEY WIDE REAL ESTATE

OPEN HOUSE

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BACKS ONTO CROWN LAND

Breeze and the Victor Reader Stratus. CNIB services are available to Canadians of any age, experiencing varying degrees of vision loss.

For more information, please call 613-7351921, extension 5079.

Quality built ICF 3 bedroom home. Beautiful open concept with many upgrades. Radiant in floor heating. Heated double car garage as well. Landscaped yard surrounds this home.

MLS #784899. Call David for a showing. 613401-2824.

327 LISGAR 847 RAGLAN Very busy store in an excellent location. Has been recently upgraded inside. Be your own boss today. Call David. 613-401-2824.

VALLEY WIDE REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE 73 Plaunt Street • Renfrew 613-433-3626

10070 HIGHWAY 511 Affordable recreational property with newer cabin on almost 3 acres. Backs onto Crown Land and minutes to White Lake boat launch, snowmobile trails, Calabogie race track, ski hill, and golfing. Small creek runs through back. Asking $79,900.

Call Lisa for details.

Wonderful starter home in a great area of Renfrew. New roof, and a great insulated garage that could be used as an office. $125,000. Call David today. MLS #797663.

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

22 EMON RD. This 2 bedroom home is located in the heart of 4-Season Recreational Area, close to Golfing, Skiing, Boating, & Fishing. Perfect for retirement, just starting out or a vacation retreat. It is situated on 1/2 acre private lot with a large work-shop and above ground pool, wood burning stove plus 10 cords, and all appliances are included. Call for your viewing, this is a must see! $149,900.

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CNIB events Nov. 30 in Renfrew and Arnprior

Trivia night AdmastonBromley Township’s wards 3 and 4 recreation committee is seeking teams for its Trivia Night Saturday, Dec. 3 at the Douglas Tavern. All proceeds go to the Admaston rink fund to finish off the rink house. Snacks and music will be provided.

The event begins at 8 p.m.

The registration fee per team of four to six players is $120. To enter, contact committee secretary Angela Field at 613-433-3150, or email unusualzeal@hotmail. com.

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EADY REALTY, INC. Brokerage

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

613-432-2100

Morris Eady

Dennis Yakaback Real Estate Broker

Broker of Record

www.century21.ca/eadyrealty

Cell

432-1830

NEW LISTING - 2967C CALABOGIE ROAD

Cell

432-0041

Patti Reid Sales Rep.

Cell

401-0197

NEW LISTING - 205 AIRTH BLVD

56 MAPLE ST.

$159,900 MLS #807841 • 3 Bedroom • Walk out basement • Fenced yard - Huge rear deck • Lots of upgrades last 5 years Call: Rick 613-401-3212 or Patti 613-401-0197

311 RAGLAN ST.

2857 BURNSTOWN ROAD

$289,900 HST included • 3 Bedroom bungalow • Custom kitchen w/maple cabinets • Hardwood and ceramic flooring • 1 Acre lot Call: Morris Eady 613-432-1830

161 READY AVE.

SCOTCHBUSH RD 5 ACRES - $46,900 5 ACRES - $48,900 28 ACRES - $75,000 CALL: CHARLENE 613-433-4082 319 BALDWIN

$182,000. MLS#757702 • On the banks of the Bonnechere • 4 good sized bedrooms • Large country kitchen • 1 1/2 baths & main flr laundry Call: Rick 401-3212 or Patti 401-0197

OPEN HOUSE - 97 HARVEY’S CRESCENT

$139,900 • Great starter home • Hardwood floors • Updated oak cabinets • Enclosed sun porch • Detached double garage Call: Kelly Derue 613-433-2681

$285,900 MLS #813365 • Waterfront on Madawaska River • Nice 2+3 bed bungalow • 1 1/2 Baths • Approx 2 acres with well & septic Call: Rick 613-401-3212 or Patti 613-401-0197

MADAWASKA RIVER

220 CAMERON AVE

$199,900 MLS #810465 • Well maintained 3 bedroom home • Rec room with wet bar and wood stove • Private fenced rear yard • Gas heat/Central air Call: Kelly 613-433-2681 to view

35 ST. JOSEPH WELL, SPETIC, FOUNDATION & HYDRO

$214,900. MLS#848646 • 450 sq ft custom kitchen w/ Deslaurier cabinets & maple floors • Open concept • Updates too numerous too mention Call: Charlene Riopelle Badour 613-433-4082

401-3212

$269, 900 MLS# 813855 • Waterfront property that has it all...make it your dream come true.

• House recently renovated • 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths.

• Detached heated garage.

• Easy commute to Pembroke, Renfrew or Eganville • Large deck, spectacular views Call: Kelly 613-433-2681

$149, 900 • 95 Acres • Mobile home • Great for hunt camp • Drilled well & septic Call: Morris Eady 613-432-1830

LOTS FOR SALE

Sales Rep.

Cell

NEW LISTING - 3163 CALABOGIE ROAD

NEW LISTING - 1424 EADY ROAD

$229,900 MLS#813562 • Affordable family home in desired neighbourhood.

• Updates include newer flooring, windows, furnace, bath • 3+1 bedrooms • Large family room with wood stove Call: Kelly Derue 613-433-2681

Rick Reid

NEW LISTING - 1157 HWY 60

$214, 900 MLS# • Spotless Bungalow on Pretty Lot • Pride of Ownership Evident Throughout • Many Updates *Tasteful Colours Call: Dennis Yakaback 613-432-0041

$469, 900 MLS# 813539 • Madawaska River Waterfront • 3 Bedroom with Lower Level Walkout • 232 Ft Shoreline Call: Vincent Johnston 613-433-2254

NEW LISTING - 900 KEDROSKY

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

• 1 Acre building lot • 200 Amp service • Nicely treed Call: Rick 401-3212 or Patti 401-0197

OPEN HOUSE - 30 MURIEL

Saturday, November 26, 12-2 pm

Saturday, November 26, 12-2 pm

Call: Dennis Yakaback 613-432-0041

Call: Dennis Yakaback 613-432-0041

16 COLONY CALABOGIE

SOLD CALL: VINCE JOHNSTON

1343 HALEY ROAD SALE PENDING

Call: Vincent Johnston 613-433-2254

On Duty This Weekend Kelly Derue Sales Rep. 613-433-2681

I welcome your weekend call on any listed property

EADY REALTY, INC.

Visit our listings online at www.century21.ca/eadyrealty

Brokerage

29 Raglan St. S., Renfrew, ON K7V 1P8 613-432-2100

Sunday November 27, 2:00pm - 4:00 pm Aberdeen Subdivision • 2857 Burnstown Road, Renfrew

FINAL CONSTRUCTION OF ABERDEEN STREET ICF Foundation for a warmer & quieter basement with walls completely finished & primed.

40 year designer shingles Complete security system with accessibility to monitoring station High efficiency gas furnace

Air to Air exchanger Hardwood & ceramic flooring Master bedroom with walk in closet & ensuite Custom designed kitchen Single car garage with automatic opener 2 Bedroom, 2 Baths We challenge you to find a comparable garden home at this price, anywhere in the Ottawa Valley.

SOLD

00 $21in2c,lu9ded hst

OPEN HOUSE 2857 BURNSTOWN ROAD

$289,900 HST included • 3 Bedroom bungalow • Custom kitchen w/maple cabinets • Hardwood and ceramic flooring • 1 Acre lot Call: Morris Eady 613-432-1830

00 $21in2c,lu9ded hst

OPEN HOUSE SAT NOV 26 12PM-2PM 97 HARVEY’S CRESCENT

• MLS #802629 $184,900 • A Must See • Move in condition • Hardwood floors • Updated bath • Carport Call: Dennis Yakaback 613-432-0041

Visit our Open House and receive 10 free air miles!

SOLD

OPEN HOUSE SAT NOV 26 12PM-2PM 30 MURIEL AVE

MLS # 807691 • 4 Bedroom , 3 Baths • Great family room • Large eat in kitchen • Formal living room Call: Dennis Yakaback 613-432-0041

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Open House Guide Your key to must-see homes in the area!

Sun. Nov. 27 2 - 4 p.m.

COLDWELL BANKER VALLEY WIDE REAL ESTATE

Metro City Realty Ltd. (Renfrew) Brokerage

Sun. Nov. 27 2 - 4 p.m.

BROKERAGE

235 Renfrew Ave., Renfrew

Highway 132

Mike Labelle, Sales Rep. 613-797-0202

Ross Peever, Sales Representative 613-432-5394

Metro City Realty Ltd. (Renfrew) Brokerage

Sun. Nov. 26 2 - 4 p.m.

COLDWELL BANKER VALLEY WIDE REAL ESTATE

Sat. Nov. 26 1 - 3 p.m.

BROKERAGE

157 Elk St.

50 Denise Lane, Renfrew

Helen Vincent, Broker of Record 613-432-0058

Lloyd Levesque, Sales Rep. 613-646-6224 (cell)

COLDWELL BANKER VALLEY WIDE REAL ESTATE

Sun. Nov. 27 1 - 3 p.m.

Century 21 EADY REALTY, INC. Brokerage

Sat. Nov. 26 12 - 2 p.m.

What 3 things does every Developer want in 2012?

BROKERAGE

91 Harvey’s Crescent, Renfrew

Lloyd Levesque, Sales Rep. 613-646-6224 (cell)

Dennis Yakaback, Real Estate Broker 613-432-0041

Century 21 EADY REALTY, INC. Brokerage

Sat. Nov. 26 12 - 2 p.m.

Century 21 EADY REALTY, INC. Brokerage

Sun. Nov. 27 2 - 4 p.m.

30 Muriel St., Renfrew

Aberdeen Subdivision

Dennis Yakaback, Real Estate Broker 613-432-0041

Morris Eady, Broker of Record 613-432-1830

Century 21 EADY REALTY, INC. Brokerage

Sun. Nov. 27 2 - 4 p.m.

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BEDS, SOFA BEDS, BEDROOM SUITES, DINING ROOM SUITES, SOFAS, RECLINERS, BAR STOOLS, HEADBOARDS, COMFORTERS

MATTRESS

07409

FACTORY & CAN’T GET UP your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts FURNITURE OUTLET can help? No obliga312 Raglan St. S., Renfrew tion consultation. ComBESIDE FINNIGAN’S prehensive warranty.

432-8826 Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now ONE RED IRISH Dexter 1-866-981-6590. bull, born May 2011; also Tamworth piglets; DO-IT-YOURSELF STEEL geese. Call 432-7924 BUILDINGS PRICED ask for Kevin TO CLEAR - Make an offer! Ask about FREE THOMAS SKID STEER DELIVERY, most areas! 243 (big), model A CALL FOR QUICK 803/72435, in good QUOTE and FREE condition, bucket and BROCHURE - forks, close to 3,000 1-800-668-5111 ext. hrs, $9,500.

170.

613-752-2707

Radio Hobbyist (local) looking to buy old tube r a d i o s , s t e r e os,tubes,test equipment, related accessories. Will pick up.

Jon 613-406-1549.

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE scrap cars Will pay $100 - $150 even up to $200, depending on types.

Picked up free.

613-432-3464 or cell 613-432-0449 WANTED: OLD TUBE AUDIO EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older. Amplifiers, Stereo, Recording and Theatre Sound Equipment. Hammond organs. Any condition, no floor model consoles. Call Toll-Free 1-800-947-0393 / 519-853-2157.

CLASSIFIEDS WORK

1-866-788-2277 www.kidneycar.ca

FIREWOOD

PUPPIES FOR SALE Walker/Beagle mix, $25.00 each. Call 613-649-2999

CARS FOR SALE

2003 CHEV SILVERADO, Regular cab, 4X4, certified, $9500.

613-623-3137 ext.

110, 613-913-6845

Ray’s Auto Sales & Leasing Inc. 211 Elliott Crescent Renfrew Hwy. 60 and Pinnacle Rd.

613-312-7511

2000 INTREPID 6 cyl, auto, loaded, 143 km, mint Was $2,999 Sale

.00

2,666

2005 CHEV UPLANDER VAN 6 cyl, loaded Was $6,495 Sale $5,695.00

FIREWOOD BY THE TANDEM LOAD CLEAN Random Length Hardwood For Sale 613-649-2544 Quick Delivery

Wow Sale Prices Leasing Plans Available OAC Call Ray today 613-312-7511

1029 HUMPHRIES RD, RENFREW

Valuable Tax Receipt Free Tow Within 48 hrs.

Benefits The Kidney Foundation of Canada

HUNTING

PETS

$

HOUSES FOR SALE

DONATE YOUR UNWANTED VEHICLE TO KIDNEY CAR

16” DRY, MIXED

HUNTER SAFETY Canadian Firearms Course. Courses and exams held throughout the year. Free course if PUPPY you organize a group, KINDERGARTEN! exams available. WenHave a dog-gone great da Cochran, time, at Wags & Whisk- 613-256-2409. ers Puppy Kindergarten. Obedience and socialization offered. HUNTER SAFETY CACall the Puppy Training NADIAN FIREARMS CARP. Specialist, Tena and COURSE, Ian 613-623-6200. December 2, 3rd, 4th.

WANTED Wenda Cochran Celebrating 10 years training puppies and 613-256-2409 OLD ANTIQUE FURNI- their owners.

TURE, old advertising HOUSES coca-cola, Mountain FOR RENT PUREBRED BLACK Dew, old gas and oil LAB PUPPIES items, toys, decoys, old 10 weeks old 3 BDRM, 2 BATHS, postcards, old Hallo1st shots large family room on ween and Christmas $300 lower level. Gas heat. items.

Call Sheryl 613-646-9728 Immediate occupancy MacKenzie at Call 613-432-0058 613-432-4909

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#1 HIGH SPEED INTERNET $28.95 / Month. Absolutely no ports are blocked. Unlimited Downloading.

Up to 5Mps Download and 800Kbps Upload.

ORDER TODAY AT www.acanac.ca or CALL TOLL-FREE: 1-866-281-3538.

SERVICES

3 BEDROOM HOUSE on large lot with shed, livingroom, diningroom, family room, kitchen and unfinished basement. Available Dec 1st $950/month +utilities 432-0694 or cell 433-1261 FULLY RENOVATED 3 bedroom house, very close to Millennium Trail/shopping. New laminate flooring throughout, full basement, garage, large yard, quiet neighbourhood $900+utilities (gas heat) 613-433-0236

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

COBDEN Available immediately, spacious and bright one bedroom apartment, $600/mo plus hydro. Parking and laundry on site.

613-851-4630

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT

SPECIAL ONE BEDROOM BACHELOR APTS. Starting from $

650/mo., all inclusive.

Fridge, stove & parking.

Call for available dates.

COUNTRY LIVING 613-281-9444 2 bedroom, bright, (cell) basement apt, lots of 613-432-8109 X115 (office) windows, large kitchen.

312851 $550/ month plus electric heat/hydro. References, first/last.

Available immediately. RENFREW, CLEAN, (613) 433-8975 one bedroom bachelor apt in quiet duplex.

Mature individual. No pets.

References, first/last month’s rent, $490 plus hydro.

613-623-2247

McGRIMMON HOLDINGS Offering affordable one bedroom apartments.

For a viewing and more information call Derek McGrimmon

432-1911 ONE BEDROOM 2nd floor apartment, central, suitable for working single. 432-7194

ONE BEDROOM APT, central location, secure building, available Dec RENOVATED 2 BDRM 1st. Phone 433-3285 home, 6 appliances, hardwood throughout, new kitchen/bathroom, ONE BEDROOM basefireplace and much ment apt, large walk-in more. No smoking. No closet, electric heat. No pets. References re- winter parking. $550 plus utilities. quired. $850+utilities C a n d a c e 613-401-1825 613-795-3005 ONE BEDROOM, large, clean apartment, APARTMENTS second floor. 306 FOR RENT Stewart, Renfrew. Private entrance, parking, TWO BDRM apart- fridge, stove and air ment, ground floor pri- conditioning. No smokvate driveway and ing, no pets. Seniors entrance. All Utilities in- preferred. $600/month cluded $700/month. plus hydro. First & last No pets month’s rent required.

613-432-5421 613-432-7026

THREE BEDROOM APT on Queen St. Rent includes heat. Available Jan 1st. No pets. Call 613-333-5551

McGRIMMON HOLDINGS Offering affordable two bedroom apartments.

For a viewing and more information call Derek McGrimmon

432-1911 WILSON INVESTMENTS Call 613-432-8417 to view a beautiful, one bedroom “senior” apartment right downtown in the WILSON OFFICE COMPLEX Elevator right to your door.

This is a MUST SEE don’t wait to make that appointment!!!!!

NEW PRICE

A MUST SEE HOME!!

Move in today, go fishing tomorrow. This home offers you the opportunity to move in and live now. 2 Km to the Ottawa River boat launch. Absolutely maintenance free for the next 20 years. Poured and insulated concrete finished basement with rec room, wet bar, cold storage, office and mud room entrance from oversized 2 car garage. Main floor boasts hardwood and ceramic floors with main floor laundry and green material custom kitchen, not to mention the large pantry for all your storage needs. Interlocking walkway and perennial gardens out front can be enjoyed from the front porch swing, or sit on the maintenance free composite deck out back and watch the turkeys and deer play in the huge back yard. Bring the kids, this home has 3 large bedrooms on main floor, 2 of which boast custom, built-in desks. Plug in the generator if the hydro goes out, or surf the high speed internet when you’re bored.

Who Could Ask for more!!

Call 613-432-3714 to view

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*HOT TUB (SPA) CovTOP DOLLAR PAID ers-Best Price. Best for used guitars, quality. All shapes and amplifiers, banjos INDUSTRIAL colours.

Call COMMERCIAL SPACE etc.

1-866-652-6837.

No hassle - pickup www.thecoverMILL MUSIC guy.com/newspaper RENFREW STORAGE 1-877-484-8275 Indoors / Outdoors LAB PUPS - 1 chocolate or 613-432-4381 Boats/cars/RV’s female, 1 black female, 613-433-3079 3 black males, 8 weeks PROPANE 1st shots & dewormed UPRIGHT fridge. Great for hunt 613-432-3788 VACATION camp or cottage. Good PROPERTIES condition, $500 OBO. LIVESTOCK FEEDS! 613-432-0434 All natural , locally CANCEL YOUR grown.

WILDLIFE FEEDS TIMESHARE Hi-Protein, Beef Booster Deer & Wild Turkey NO RISK program rolled scratch grain survival mixes, whole STOP Mortgage & and more. and rolled corn.

Maintenance Payments Available in bulk, Alfalfa cubes, mineral Today. 100% Money 1/2 te totes or 25 kg and licks.

Back Guarantee. Free bags.

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1-888-356-5248 Call Barclay Dick & 649-2620 or -2440 Son Farm Supply near Douglas ARTICLES 4 SALE ARTICLES 649-2620 or -2440

FIREWOOD

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NURSERY SCHOOL & SCHOOL READINESS PROGRAMS 9-noon or 9-3:00pm Tues, Thurs and Fri $15-$25/day.

Child’s Paradise Day Care. 613-432-2627

ARTICLES 4 SALE

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CHILD CARE

CAREER TRAINING

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HELP WANTED

AZ DRIVERS (2 Yrs. Exp.) AND OWNEROPERATORS REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY for U.S. Cross Border, Domestic. Company Paid Benefits, Bonus & Paid Orientation.

Call Bill @ 1-800-265-8789 or 905-457-8789 Ext. 299, Email: willemk@travelers.ca.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

GET PAID TO LOSE WEIGHT. $5,000 For Your Success Story. Personal Image TV Show.

Call to Qualify: 416-730-5684 ext.

2243.

Joanna@mertontv.ca. www.mertontv.ca.

SERVICE MANAGER Hanna Chrysler Ltd. (Hanna, Alberta). Opportunity in a perfect family environment.

Strong team, competitive wages, benefits, growth potential. Fax r e s u m e : 403-854-2845. Email: NEEDED NOW- AZ c h r y s l e r @ t e l u s p l a Drivers & Owner Ops. net.net.

Great career opportunities. We’re seeking WELDERS Required Improfessional safety- mediately! Do All Metminded drivers and al Fabricating - Estevan owner operators. SK Apprentices, JourCross-border and Intra- neymen Welders, or Canada positions equivalent to perform available. Call Cela- all weld procedures in don Canada, Kitchen- a custom manufacturing er.

1-800-332-0518 environment. Competiw w w. c e l a d o n c a n a - tive Wages, Benefits, RRSP’s & Apprenticeda.com ship Opportunities. Apply by Email: PAID IN ADVANCE! Make $1000 weekly kswidnicki@doallmeor Fax: mailing brochures from tal.com home. 100% Legit! In- 306-634-8389. come in guaranteed!

No experience reMUSIC, DANCE INSTRUCTIONS quired. Enroll today! www.national-wor kers.com WORLD CLASS DRUMMER (of Five Man ElecPART-TIME JOBS - trical Band) is now Make your own sched- accepting students. Priule, sell chocolate bars vate lessons, limited ento make $$$, decide rollment, free where and when you consultation.

Call sell, start and stop Steve, 613-831-5029. when you want. Tel: www.steveholling 1-800-383-3589. worth.ca

Earn up to 100K in commissions, sales opportunities with leading windows & doors manufacturer.

Our reputation coupled with extensive training, support will ensure your success.

Fax PERSONAL 905-738-0586, adCAREGIVER min@fmwindows.com. for male quadriplegic, Renfrew area. Position available immediately, Experienced fram- AM hrs/part-time. e r s / s u b c o n t r a c t o r s General daily duties, needed. Transportation $14.50/up depending required. Paid weekly. on experience. Box E, email resumes to c/o The Mercury, 35 klas0074@gmail.com Opeongo Rd, Renfrew, or 613-433-2355 ON K7V 2T2

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Adults!

Seniors!

Earn Extra Money!

November 24 2011 - RENFREW MERCURY

Youths!

CAREERS

HELP WANTED

Experience the excitement of the aerospace industry in a rural setting!

Keep Your Weekends Free!

For almost 60 years, Haley Industries Limited has been producing Magnesium and Aluminum castings for the aerospace industry.

Full Time Hairstylist Wanted

Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley west of Renfrew, there is an immediate opening for an

Aerospace Product Development Engineer

We’re looking for Carriers to deliver our newspaper!

Qualifications: Engineering Degree/Diploma, completed apprenticeship with 8- 10 years experience in all areas of a foundry i.e. Coremaking, Heat Treatment, NDT and Metallurgy( magnesium and aluminum)

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

Skills: Excellent written and verbal skills. Proficient in the use of software; including Magmasoft, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other spreadsheet systems.

Salary commensurate with experience. We provide a comprehensive flex benefit plan along with company paid pension.

We thank all applicants, but only those invited to an interview will be contacted.

No telephone inquiries please

Call Today 613.221.6247 613 .221.6247

No telephone inquiries please Please forward resume to: Haley Industries Limited 634 Magnesium Road Haley, Ontario Canada K0J 1Y0 Fax: (613-432-0743) Email: jobs.haley@magellan.aero

Or apply on-line at YourOttawaRegion.com 308527

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Please fax resume to 613-623-9614 or call 613-623-5603

JOIN OTTAWA’S #1 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY!

Superintendent Couples Couples As a couple, you will both be responsible for customer service, cleaning, minor repairs and maintenance of the interior and exterior of a residential property in Ottawa. Related experience and good communication and computer abilities are a must. A competitive salary and benefits package, including on-site accomodation, await you!

Please apply on-line at minto.com or fax your resumes to (613) 788-2758, attention: Jensa.

No phone calls please. We thank all applicants, but only selected candidates will be contacted.

www.minto.com

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VACATION PROPERTIES

PLANNING A TRIP TO FLORIDA?

Do you have Christmas Trees for sale?

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

Advertise in this special Clip & Save Classifi Classified ed Feature.

Ad will run from November 24 - December 15 in the Renfrew Mercury and Arnprior Chronicle-Guide

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

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

Rates starting as low as $89/night

S US SIIT TU V T VIIS A W T NO OW A N

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

Your Business Here Call today!

613-432-3655

Christmas Trees for Sale Your Business Here Call today!

613-432-3655

$

60 plus HST per week.

Contact Reina DeVries at

613-432-3655 CL13935

On your next Florida Vacation do not be satisfied with a hotel room when you can rent your own private Vacation home!

Cost for a business card-sized ad (3 x 2 inches) is

Christmas Trees for Sale

or email reina.devries@metroland.com OR Adrienne Barr at

613-623-6571 or email adrienne.barr@metroland.com 315343

Christmas Trees for Sale Your Business Here Call today!

613-432-3655

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Routes Available!

CHILD CARE SPACES Available

RELIABLE BABYSITTER in your home Mon - Wed 3:30 pm - 7:00 pm MUST HAVE OWN TRANSPORTATION Phone 433-8094 after 4 pm ONLY

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

613-433-3754

For all ages from 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. $ 20.00/day includes lunch & 2 snacks. Educational activities, lots of outdoor play. 2 structured playrooms.

ECE, first aid, CPR References/receipts SHANNON

613-433-9052

INSURANCE

CHILD CARE

full-time and part-time

Call FIRST STEPS Home Daycare

Buy & Sell in the Classifieds!

EADY INSURANCE performed a Replacement Cost evaluation of our home, increased our coverages without increasing our premium. Now we have better peace of mind.

432-8543 or 1-888-275-2329 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

SUPPLEMENT YOUR INCOME. Do you have 10 hrs/wk you’d like to make productive? Work from the comfort of your home office. Free training & support. www.fromgreen2green.com.

HELP WANTED

Our company is seeking to hire a new team member to fill the following full-time position

Heavy Truck and Equipment Mechanic Salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

We encourage anyone who has applied in the past to re-apply.

Resumes should be sent by mail to Tom Orr Cartage, Box 646, Shawville, QC J0X 2Y0 or by email to info@tomorrcartage.com O/A 3477835 RBQ#8114-9460-53

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

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CARRIERS NEEDED TOWN OF

Seeking reliable people to deliver the Renfrew Mercury every Thursday

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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

80% COMMISSION TRAVELONLY has 500 agents across Canada.

Business opportunities with low investment, unlimited income potential, generous tax/travel benefits. Run your travel company, full-time, part-time from home. Register for FREE seminar, www.mytravel o n l y . c a , 1-800-608-1117, Ext. 2020.

ATTENTION: 30 SECOND COMMUTE Work From Home Online. Earn while you learn. Huge Earning Potential. Full Training and Support. Call Susan today TOLL-FREE 1 - 87 7 - 2 8 3 - 4 97 8 . w w w. i d e a l m a r ke t ing.theonlinebusiness.com.

MATCO TOOLS the Fastest Growing Mobile Tool Franchise, IS LOOKING FOR FRANCHISEES FOR: Toronto, Milton, Sault Ste Marie, Kingston, Sarnia, Chatham, Mississauga, Kitchener/Waterloo, Cornwall, Ottawa Complete Home-Based Business System. No Franchise, Royalty or Advertising fees. Training & Support Programs. CALL TOLL-FREE 1-888-696-2826, www.gomatco.com.

MORTGAGES & LOANS

$$$ 1st & 2nd & Construction Mortgages, Lines of Credit...

95-100% Financing.

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AS SEEN ON TV - 1st, 2nd, Home Equity Loans, Bad Credit, SelfEmployed, Bankrupt, Foreclosure, Power of Sale or need to Re-Finance? Let us fight for you because “We’re in your corner!” CALL The Refinancing Specialists NOW Toll-Free 1-877-733-4424 (24 Hours) or click www.MMAmor tgag$$$ 1st, 2nd, 3rd es.com (Lic#12126).

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Phone

CLASSIFIEDS WORK

GENERAL HELP

Digital Advertising Sales Are you an individual who consistently overachieves?

If so, Metroland Media Group is looking for you!

THE COMPANY Metroland Media Group Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Torstar Corporation. Torstar is a broadly based public media company (listed on the TSX) that strives to be one of Canada’s premier media companies. Torstar and all of its businesses are committed to outstanding corporate performance in the areas of maximizing long-term shareholder value and returns, advancing editorial excellence, creating a great place to work and having a positive impact in the communities we serve. As a key component of Torstar’s success, Metroland is a dynamic and highly entrepreneurial media company delivering vital business and community information to millions of people across Ontario each week. We are enabling the digital transformation of our leading traditional media assets and developing leading edge ideas into our next generation of winning businesses. We have grown significantly in recent years in terms of audience and advertisers and we’re continuing to invest heavily in developing best-in-class leadership, talent and technology to accelerate our growth in the media/digital landscape.

613-432-9335

MOTOR VEHICLE dealers in Ontario MUST be registered with OMVIC. To verify dealer registration or seek help with a complaint, visit www.omvic.on.ca or 1-800-943-6002. If you’re buying a vehicle privately, don’t become a curbsider’s victim.

Curbsiders are impostors who pose as private individuals, but are actually in the business of selling stolen or damaged vehicles.

PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN “Honey Do This” Company specializing in small job. Painting, plumbing, carpentry.

Creative solutions with reasonable rates.

30 years experience Bill Weiss 613-570-1488 Renfrew-Arnprior-Calabogie

CERTIFIED MASON weissmaintenance@gmail.com 10yrs exp., Chimney Repair & Restoration, PUBLIC NOTICE cultured stone, parging, re pointing. Brick, block & stone. Small/big job specialist. Free esti- CRIMINAL RECORD? mates. Work guaran- Guaranteed record reteed. 613-250-0290. moval since 1989.

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Call MURIEL Clean up clutter, 613-432-7882 garage sale leftovers or leaf and **RECEIPTS FOR yard waste. CLASSIFIED WORD 613-256-4613 ADS MUST BE REQUESTED AT THE TIME OF AD BOOKPUBLIC NOTICE ING**

THE OPPORTUNITY Metroland Digital Media Group Ltd. is looking for a high-energy Sales Consultants with online sales experience to support and drive sales for our Internet Automotive Division. You will be responsible for selling online services to automotive dealers within Ottawa and the surrounding area of Ottawa.

PERSONALS

COLD & LONELY WINTER AHEAD? MISTY RIVER INTRODUCTIONS can help you find that special someone. Ontario’s largest, most successful, backto-basics matchmaking service is just a call away! www.mistyriverintros.com or CALL (613) 257-3531.

COLD AND LONELY Winter ahead? Misty River Introductions can help you find that special someone to cuddle on the couch with. Ontario’s largest matchmaking services is just a call away! www.mistyriversintros.com (613)257-3531 FREE TO TRY!!

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1 - 87 7 - 34 2 - 3 0 3 6 (18+) $3.19/minute 1-900-528-6258; www.truepsychics.ca.

COMING EVENTS

Renfrew Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir Presents

“A Ceremony of Lessons and Carols” December 11, 7:00 pm Freewill offering will be directed to the Digital Mammography Unit

**PLEASE BE ADCOMING VISED** There are EVENTS NO refunds on ClassiRefreshments will follow fied Advertising, howin the Kirk Hall CHRISTMAS ever we are happy to BAKE SALE offer a credit for future Saturday, Nov 26 SEASONS Classified Ads, valid for 11 - 2 pm GREETINGS 1 year, under certain Renfrew Baptist Church CRAFT FAIR circumstances. (corner of Plaunt and Nov. 26/27, 10am to Railway) 4pm, Stittsville Arena.

10 Warner-Colpitts Lane. Fundraiser for Ottawa Humane Society.

Contact G o r d .

613-592-4376

THE JOB • Actively prospect and develop new business • Consult with dealerships regarding web solutions to maximize their sales and effectiveness • Achieve monthly sales targets • Actively identify and resolve existing customer problems using our products and services

ABOUT YOU The successful candidate will be action and achievement oriented with a record of sales success.

Experience managing relationships with independent and major automotive dealer groups would be a benefit.

20th Annual

To become a member of our team, send your résumé and cover letter, by December 5, 2011 to: jcosgrove@metroland.com

Metroland is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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SERVICES

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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CHILD CARE WANTED

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Cobden Christmas Farmers’ Market

Stained Glass Wood Furniture Candles Home Baking Local Frozen Meats Floral Creations Mixed Media Home Made Preserves Honey Decorative and Functional Woodcrafts Jewellery Knitted Items Crocheted Items Wheel Thrown Pottery

Support your local Food Bank with a food or cash donation to receive a ballot for prize drawn Sat. at 3:30 pm

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Terry Pierce will display her paintings and handpainted glass at the

Cobden Christmas Craft Show DECEMBER 2 12 to 8:30 and DECEMBER 3 9 to 4

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Buy & Sell in the Classifieds!

COMING EVENTS

STAN KEON’S Christmas Hockey Schools!

CFB Petawawa and Cobden For more info: 613-646-2484 sjcoyote@hotmail.com

COMING EVENTS

NATURAL TOY and Craft Sale Dec 4, 10 am - 3 pm TCRA #777 Hwy 366 Ladysmith, QC Info: www.ladysmithnatural craftsale.blogspot.com

www.astrolabehockeyschool.com

Christmas House Tour Sunday, December 11 See six fabulous homes all decked out for Christmas. Plus a Victorian Bone China Tea, 20% off at the RVHA Gift Shop and a RAG art exhibit. Tickets $25 p.p. available in Renfrew at Aikenhead’s Drug Store, Home Hardware Building Centre, RVHA Gift Shop. Phone 432-3088 or email rvha2011housetour@yahoo.ca for information. Presented by the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Auxiliary with all proceeds going to the RVH CT Scanner.

GARAGE SALES YARD SALES

TOYS & MORE ... some toy boxes, Little Tykes, Fisher Price, Hot Wheels, Barbies, Nintendo Gameboys.

PRICED LOW TO GO! Saturday Nov 26, 8:00am. White trailer at Renfrew fairgrounds BIRTHDAYS

BIRTHDAYS

ENGAGEMENTS

CARDS OF THANKS

HEARTFELT

Happy

THANKS

Birthday

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Sheriff’s Sale of Lands Ventes de terrains par le sherif

CONDITIONS: The purchaser to assume responsibility for all mortgages, charges, liens, outstanding taxes, and other encumbrances. No representation is made regarding the title of the land or any other matter relating to the interest to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchaser(s) TERMS: Deposit 10% or bid price of $1,000.00, whichever is greater Payable at time of sale by successful bidder To be applied to purchase price Non-refundable Ten business days from date of sale to arrange financing and pay balance in full at: Sheriff’s Office: 297 Pembroke Street East, Pembroke, Ontario K8A 3K2 All payments in cash or by certified cheque made payable to the Minister of Finance Deed Poll provided by Sheriff only upon satisfactory payment in full of purchase price Other conditions as announced THIS SALE IS SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION BY THE SHERIFF WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE UP TO THE TIME OF SALE. Note: No employee of the Ministry of the Attorney General may purchase any goods or chattels, lands or tenements exposed for sale by a Sheriff under legal process, either directly or indirectly.

Date: October 11, 2011

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All of which said right, title, interest and equity of redemption of Frances E. Wieland, also known as Frances Elizabeth Wieland, Debtor, and, in the said lands and tenements described above, I shall offer for sale by Public Auction subject to the conditions set out below at Sheriff’s Office, 297 Pembroke Street East, Pembroke, Ontario on December 9, 2011 at 11:00 A.M.

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UNDER AND BY VIRTUE OF a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Superior Court of Justice dated April 22, 2009, Sheriff’s file 09-95, to me directed, against the real and personal property of Frances E. Wieland, also known as Frances Elizabeth Wieland, Debtor, at the suit of Citi Cards Canada Inc., Creditor, I have seized and taken in execution all the right, title, interest and equity of redemption of, Frances E. Wieland, also known as Frances Elizabeth Wieland, Debtor, in and to: Part of Lot 467, Plan 122 as in R422820, and known municipally as 311 Barr Street, Renfrew, Ontario.

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The family of the late Lena Hanniman wish to extend sincere and heartfelt thanks to family, relatives, friends and neighbours for their messages of sympathy, floral arrangements, food, charitable donations, phone calls and support during our time of sorrow.

Thank you to Father MacNamara, the church choir, the CWL women, Goulet Funeral Home, Dr DiPaolo, 2nd floor nurses at RVH and staff of Hospice Renfrew.

Special thanks to the Hanniman clan for Sunday supper and the pallbearers.

Your kindness will always be remembered.

The family of the late Amelia Rafter would like to thank all those who visited, called, sent flowers, food, online condolences and charitable donations.

A special thanks to the wonderful staff at Groves Park Lodge and also Andre Pilon and his staff at Pilon Family Funeral Home.

The Rafter Family

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We would like to express our sincerest gratitude for the many offerings of sympathy, cards, flowers, food, facebook postings and charitable donations that we received after Mark’s passing. We were overwhelmed with the support from the community, friends and family.

Paul McLenaghan, we were deeply touched by the funeral message that you delivered at Mark ‘s service.

Thank you to Mark’s friends Katie Zomers and Paige Zadow for your thoughtful words and to Shelby Roy and Jenna Barr for sharing them. Thank you to cousins Shawna McBride and Leanne Champain for captioning Mark’s spirit with your stories of his childhood.

Thank you to the pallbearers Scott Visutski, Kyle Yakabuskie, Riley MacGregor, Derek Dick, Glen Springer and Paul McBride who honoured Mark by wearing their camo shirts and jackets and for cleaning up their work boots to wear in his memory.

Our appreciation goes out to the combined choirs of Haley United Church and Trinity St. Andrew’s church for the special music at the service. To the Haley’s UCW thank you so much for preparing and serving the delicious lunch after the funeral.

A special thank you to Matt Brydges and the staff at McPhail and Perkins Funeral Home for their compassion, kindness and support.

Why? That’s what we ask. The truth is, we will never be able to know for sure why.

But we do know that there is no single “should have done” or “could have done” or “did” or didn’t do” that would have changed that WHY. All that love could do was done.

Forever grateful, The Springer family Janet, Ken and Amanda

You can shed a tear that he is gone or you can smile because he has lived.

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COMING EVENTS

Always remembered Lynda, Ross, Kevin and Casey

His Journey’s Just Begun Don’t think of him as gone away his journey’s just begun life holds so many facets – this earth is only one.

Just think of him as resting from the sorrows and the tears in a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years.

Think how he must be wishing that we could know today how nothing but our sadness can really pass away.

And think of him as living in the hearts of those he touched… for nothing loved is ever lostand he was loved so much.

ROBERTSON, Donnie

LECLAIRE In loving memory of Nathan Leclaire Nov 21, 1981 May 13, 2009 We thought of you yesterday when a blue jeep drove down the street.

We thought of you when your uncle and grandma passed away.

We thought of you when the hunters gathered with the dogs.

You are in our thoughts when the seasons change and you would be excited about new adventures.

Always remembered Mom & Bob, Jon & Lyndsey

Cheers Donnie!

Love Angela and John, Jennifer and Kevin and your grandchildren

Forever in our hearts Dad, Martha, Randy, Greg, Ryan, Nick

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Although we cannot see you now, We know just where you are, By day you are our sunshine, By night our shining star.

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ROBERTSON, Donnie Here’s to a great man we lost one year ago, Nov. 30, 2010 The hardest worker you will ever know, The best neighbour you could ask for, The fastest dance partner you tried to keep up with, The best Parent and Poppa in the world, We raise our glass to honour you.

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Two years have passed since you left, and not a day goes by that we do not think of you; We wonder, smile, laugh and cry, when we remember you so true; But we know what you would say, that everything will be okay; Not to worry or to fret, to smile, love, and enjoy this journey yet.

What we would give for her hand to clasp, Her patient face to see, To hear her voice, to see her smile, As in the days that used to be.

But some sweet day we’ll meet again Beyond the toil and strife, And clasp each other’s hand once more, In Heaven, that happy life.

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A special smile, a special face, And in our hearts, a special place, No words we speak can ever say, How much we miss you everyday.

To hear your voice and see your smile, To sit and talk with you awhile, To be together in the same old way, Would be our dearest wish today.

Put your arms around him Lord, Treat him with special IN care, MEMORIAM Make up for all he suffered, KENNETH UTRONKI And all that seemed unfair, 1933 - 2010 Donnie received his angel wings, A year has passed But you are in my mind November 30, 2011. and heart every day Sadly missed, Lois Love you forever Brother, James

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LEO RATHWELL In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and greatgrandfather, who passed away November 27, 2009 We do not need a special day To bring you to our mind, For the days we do not think of you Are very hard to find.

If all this world were ours to give, We’d give it, yes and more To see the face of Leo dear Come smiling through the door.

Always remembered Irene, Diane, Grace, Bruce, Lorne, Joanne and families

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BRYDGES Ambrose Lewis

Loving mother of Joseph, Marjorie (John Watts), Melville, William (Laurie) and Ronald (Margaret). Survived by brother Ronald and predeceased by 7 siblings. Will be missed by her 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren.

Friends may pay their respects at the Kelly Funeral Home, 580 Eagleson Road, Kanata, on Thursday , November 17th, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Friday in the Chapel at 12:30 p.m. Reception to follow at the Stittsville Legion. In lieu of flowers, donations to a charity of choice are appreciated. www.kellyfh.ca

Friends called at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave. E., Renfrew on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church, Renfrew on Thursday at 11 a.m. Interment to follow at Thomsonville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Canadian Diabetes Association or Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church would be appreciated by the family.

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

Valiquette, Margaret Peacefully in the Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew on Thursday, November 17, 2011. Margaret Connor, age 75 years. Beloved wife of the late Theodore Valiquette. Dear mother of Ian Wynn. Loving sister of Allison Abernethy (David) and Christina Gerrard. Loved step-mother of Larry Valiquette (Bernice), Marlaine Bovair (James), Deborah MacLeod (Mike) and Theodore Valiquette Jr. (Sherry).

Survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Following Margaret’s wishes, there will be no visitation. A Family Funeral was held in the Chapel of the Anderson Funeral Home, Renfrew, on Friday, November 18th. Cremation to follow. For those desiring, donations to the Bonnechere Manor Foundation or Hospice Renfrew would be appreciated.

Schoenberger, Adolf H. Peacefully in Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Sunday, November 20, 2011, age 76 years. Loving husband of Vivian Jessup.

Loved father of Annette Schroeder (Stacey) and Angie McNulty. Loving grandfather of Emmett, Anna, Mary and Benjamin. Dear brother of Rudy (Josie) and predeceased by sister Traudy and brothers Paul (Maria), Bruno (survived by his wife Freida). Dear brother-in-law of Gerald Jessup (Mary), predeceased by Wayne Jessup (survived by his wife Jane) and their families. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends called at the Anderson Funeral Home & Chapel, 22 Raglan St. S., Renfrew on Tuesday from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m., where Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Wednesday, November 23rd at 1:30 p.m. Interment Letterkenny Cemetery. For those desiring, donations to the Lung Association, Cancer Society or Diabetes Association would be appreciated.

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Peacefully at the Queensway Carleton Hospital, on Tuesday, November 15th, 2011, at the age of 98. Beloved wife of the late Emery Mayes Cosman.

Passed away peacefully at Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Monday, November 21, 2011, in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Eileen (nee Lindsay) for 66 years. Loving father of Kenneth (Lois) of B.C., Robert (Peg) of Arnprior, Barry (Lori) of Renfrew and Sharon Hanniman (late Bob) of Douglas (David Quenneville). Proud grandfather and great-grandfather of Margaret Ann Rowland (John) of Minnesota and their children James and Linnea; Jonathan Brydges (Lisa) of Calgary; Michael Brydges (Tricia) of Smiths Falls and their children Emma, Madison and Jacob; David Brydges of Toronto; Nancy Brydges of Ottawa; Kerri-Ann Hanniman (Dave Thompson) of Renfrew and their children Kiera and Reese; and Bryan Hanniman of Renfrew. Predeceased by his sisters Marjorie and Stella, and brothers Lawrence, J.R., Allan and Bernard. Son of the late Robert John and Mary (Klaman) Brydges.

Ambrose will be missed by many nieces and nephews, relatives and special friends Alfie and Gayle Peslalz of New Zealand.

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Our beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully in the Ottawa General Hospital surrounded by his family on Sunday, 20 November 2011 in his 67th year. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Panke) for 46 years.

Loved father of Gloria (Pat Audette), Julie (Darryl Faubert), Connie (Derrick Samms), Lisa (Dave Delarge) and Pam (Chris Prince).

Dear grandfather of Colby Audette, Brody and Danica Faubert, Cory Nagora, Josh and Luke Samms, Justin and Jessica Delarge, Paiton and Ryan Prince. Loved brother of Lawrence (Jill), Wilmer (Theresa), Herb (Joan), Irene Kauffeldt, Lorraine (Dennis Kauffeldt) and Garrance (Wendy). Predeceased by his parents Verner and Merle (Hamilton), grandson Nathaniel Audette and brotherin-law David Kauffeldt. Delbert will also be missed by many nephews, nieces and good friends.

Delbert’s passions in life were spending time with his family, playing and listening to country music and farming. Delbert worked for the Grattan/Bonnechere Valley Township for 31 years as a heavy equipment operator and Road Superintendent until he retired 2007.

Family and friends are invited to the Zohr Funeral Home in Eganville for visitation on Wednesday, 23 November from 7-9 pm and again on Thursday, 24 November from 2-4 pm and from 7-9 pm. Funeral will be held at 11 am at Grace Lutheran Church in Eganville.

In loving memory of Delbert, a donation to the Cancer Society would be appreciated by his family.

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