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Advance polls frustrate early voters STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

Renfrew’s Good Friday, Easter Saturday and Easter Monday federal election advance polls attracted high numbers, and turnaround was slow. Slow enough that Renfrew voter Jack Partridge left Renfrew’s advance polling station Monday not knowing if he’d return to cast his ballot. Meanwhile, he’d called the office of MP Cheryl Gallant and told her staff about the slow process while acknowledging he knew nothing could be done this time around. “I’ve never, never seen it like this,” said Partridge, who said he was disabled and unable to handle standing in line for much more than 15 minutes. Some voters who talked to The Mercury said the long lineups resulted in some voters taking an hour to cast their ballot. “The biggest problem is that the advance polls are being used like regular polls,” said Gordon Cross, supervisor for poll 607, one of the two advance polls at the

SENATORS MVP Renfrew’s Drew Anderson is named Ottawa Junior Senators most valuable player for the 2010-11 season. He was also the team’s stop scorer.

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Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. The other advance poll, 608, was at the same site. The two polls attracted a high total turnout of about 400 voters on each of the three days of advance polls in Renfrew, said Cross. “It’s very good,” said Cross. “We’ve basically been swamped from noon to three o’clock each day.” The lineups were much, much shorter the remainder of the day, he added. While he acknowledged turnaround was slow, he pointed out the two advance polls were accommodating voters from Renfrew and area’s 27 polls on Election Day. Secondly, Cross said the more detailed process at advance pools, to ensure voters don’t vote again May 2, is predictably longer. At advance polls, each voter’s name and address must be written down, after presenting his or her voter’s card, before the voter provides a signature. On Election Day, a voter displays their voter’s card, provides proof of identification and votes.

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Puppeteer Trish Leeper and frog Bonnie Chere have some fun at Bonnechere River Watershed Project’s community forum and annual general meeting in Eganville. For story, see Page 3.

Kelley-Whitman McKie has been dismissed as the Renfrew parks and recreation director.

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Second recreation department staff exodus in same month Continued from front The firing represents the second departure this month of a key parks and recreation empoloyee. Earlier in the month, recreation program developer Grant Lavallee, who was on an 18-month contract, tendered his resignation six months into the job. He left April 19 on ethical grounds and because of personality conflicts with more than one member of the recreation department, he told The Mercury. “It was only my decision to resign. I wasn’t asked to resign,” said Lavallee, a long-time volunteer elite wrestling coach in the community whose previous careers were in teaching and social work. “I felt people in Renfrew were being affected detrimentally. There were a few things that took place that just pushed me over the edge, and I was unable to work in that environment.” Lavallee expressed satisfaction with the job he did co-ordinating the winter festival, which he says cost all of about $300, largely because of the tremendous work done by the volunteerbased organizing committee. The director’s job is now open, but Lavallee says he’s not interested. “I have some skills, but I don’t have the education and skills suitable to be the recreation director,” he said categorically. However, he says it’s important for Renfrew to find a director who moves forward with the new master plan for recreation. Meanwhile, Lavallee’s vacancy will be filled for three to eight months by customer service representative Joanne Caldwell. She will do just fine in that position, predicted Lavallee. “She is a terrific lady. She has good skills. She has good ethics. She has good people skills,” said Lavallee. “She interacts well with all ages, and she does a tremendous (exercise) program for the seniors.” He also said Caldwell will do a heck of a job as the acting program co-

ordinator (not program developer). As for Whitman-McKie’s dismissal, Lavallee said, “I’m hoping it becomes a good move for Renfrew … I’m hoping and sensing the new town council and new mayor will make a good choice (for a new director) for the citizens of Renfrew.” Lavallee, 60, said he’ll take it easy for a month or two, before looking for new work. Mayor Ringrose announced Tuesday night that Whitman-McKie’s dismissal was effective immediately. Whitman-McKie did not attend Tuesday’s council meeting, but director of development and works Mike Asselin did. The mayor pointed out that Asselin, in addition to his current duties, will be asked to oversee the direction and financial accountability of the recreation director, until a new director is hired. The hiring process will start immediately, said Ringrose. REASONS FOR DISMISSAL In summarizing decisions made during Tuesday’s in-camera session, Ringrose said Whitman-McKie had been released “without cause.” Ringrose said that means dismissal wasn’t for something serious or more specific, but more because of “the general nature of her management style and the (lack of) confidence in her ability to carry on into the future.” Whitman-McKie had been recreation director since 2007. “I’m not prepared to go into the whys and the hows and those type of things,” said Ringrose. “There is no comment … other than to report the fact that council has made the decisions that I have reported back to you.” Council members who sit on the town’s recreation committee − Andrew Evans, Clint McWhirter and Tom Anderson − had varying reactions to the dismissal. “I don’t want to say anything,” said Evans.

McWhirter said the director’s departure isn’t that bad a setback, considering several confident staff members are already in place to keep programs going.

“We move forward as best we can,” said Anderson. “Staff ’s in place. Programs will continue. Planning will continue … and no kids will suffer.” The director’s dismissal happened

the same month that she came to council for approval of an exclusive soft-drink agreement with Coca-Cola a year and a half after the agreement began.

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Perhaps it should have come as no surprise that a jolly frog was among participants at a day of fact-finding presentations and entertainment hosted by the Bonnechere River Watershed Project. Trish Leeper brought her large puppet frog, Bonnie Chere, to the proceedings for some frogcentred comments. It was one way to remind the more than 50 participants, including government and municipal officials, that the Bonnechere River has a certain spellbinding appeal for residents in the watershed. The animated frog wasn’t alone, however. The day had a three-pronged approach. The afternoon of April 15 began with discussion and historical reflections by those who have a near-and-dear relationship with the river; the day continued with a brief annual general meeting; and the event concluded with the evening’s visual and performing arts exhibit − all at the Eagle’s Nest in the Eganville arena. Contributions included Preston O’Grady’s historical reflections on the Bonnechere River; Carleton University PhD student Allyson Quinlan’s review of the RiverWatch findings on the health status of the watershed; aboriginal Skip Ross’s thoughts about dams on local waterways and the true story of his mother

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catching a 93-pound sturgeon on the Petawawa River many decades ago; plus entertainment. O’Grady provided several historical gems in addition to talking about the potential meanings of the French words, bonne and chere. Bonne, for example, can mean good, pretty, attractive and a servant girl. Chere’s meanings include dear, fond, loving and darling. Put the words together and you can have slightly different translations, such as dear one and place of good food. Afternoon entertainers included Elizabeth Irwin and Jim Slavin who sang Catherine Morris’s poem, Homescape Watershed. Chris Hinsperger, whose Bonnechere Caves business is located on the river, also expressed his love for the river (and his wife) with My River, My Love. Some of the poem’s lines were: I paddle on your surface at first Yours depths a mystery Your rich waters a test of my skills, Your teachings endless My comfort and confidence with you grows To create a different me. A highlight of the day was the unveiling of artist Jerome Coulas’s futuristic paintings of the watershed. BRWP, a volunteer-based organization that undertakes projects to monitor and enhance the health of the watershed, commissioned Coulas to paint four

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Two key proposals went before Renfrew County’s health committee Wednesday morning. Both affect Bonnechere Manor, the long-term care facility in Renfrew whose new auditorium will be completed this spring, but without adequate parking. Parking overflow along Albert Street has been an issue of concern for several years. A total of $100,000

perspectives of what the watershed might look like in 2050. In the end, the acrylic paintings consisted of two short-term perspectives entitled Entrepreneurial Boom and Back to the Future, and a pair of long-term perspectives, The New Rural and What’s Ours is Yours. The New Rural, for example, included light rail from Renfrew to Eganville, wildlife, bike paths, a sculpture museum and a little green-energy development. One of the long-term perspectives, What’s Ours is Yours, featured less local decision-making, extensive green development (e.g., wind turbines), hybrid electric cars, few farms and a struggling art scene. The paintings, said Coulas, have intellectual and visual components that he “knew would be challenging” to portray. Whatever viewers see and like, he said he hopes the works stimulate discussion about the needs and future of the watershed. “I thought they were very special, and we need to think about how we’re going to use them over the coming months to greater effect,” said BRWP chair Kathryn Lindsay. The BRWP event was supposed to include a panel discussion, but organizers feared that might result in finger-pointing at organizations with a management role in the watershed. Instead, brief group discussions took place. One recommendation from

has already been set aside for parking surface upgrades. But Wednesday morning’s (April 27) proposal from Bonnechere Manor administrator Shayne Hoelke asked that more be taken from county reserves for upgrades plus a new 50space parking lot. Hoelke says the manor has only 88 spots, eight below municipal requirements. That’s only about half the number of parking spaces at the county’s other long-term care facility, Miramichi Lodge in Pembroke.

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This is the 2011-12 executive, and key supporters, of the Bonnechere River Watershed Project. From left, in the front row, are Jerome Coulas, John Almstedt, Jack Blair; back row, Joselyn Coolican, PhD student Allyson Quinlan, BRWP co-ordinator Cheryl Keetch, RiverWatch coordinator Jessica Danard and chair Kathryn Lindsay. those discussions, which the BRWP chair particularly liked, was the creation of committees across the watershed, to encourage conversation and cross-jurisdictional collaboration. Organizations represented at the afternoon presentations and discussions were the Ministry of Natural Resources, Renfrew County Stewardship Council and the Ottawa River Institute. Mayors from Greater Madawaska, Killaloe, Hagarty & Richards,

With construction of the manor’s new auditorium nearly complete, more visitors will increase the need for parking. The proposed site for the new 50-lot parking area is at the east corner of Bonnechere Manor, on the west side of Albert Street. Hoelke also requested an interestfree $20,000 loan from the manor to its fundraising arm, the Bonnechere Manor Foundation. Contrary to some false rumours circulating in the community, Hoelke says the foundation has not com-

Renfrew, and Bonnechere Valley, and MPP John Yakabuski, also took part. The BRWP wrapped up with a friendship circle at the evening’s visual and performing arts exhibit. Upcoming events will include a Nature in Your Neighbourhood initiative in partnership with the Ottawa River Institute, and a juried visual art exhibit on the watershed at South of 60 Arts Centre in Barry’s Bay.

pleted its fundraising commitments for the auditorium. The foundation is committed to raising another $100,000 over the next three years. However, money is also needed to provide basic furnishings for the new auditorium, namely tables, chairs and audio-visual equipment. Hoelke was to ask for approval of the $20,000 loan, repayable over four years. The health committee supported both of Hoelke’s requests. They were subject to approval by county council later in the day.

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Turnout brisk at advance polls JOHN CARTER john.carter@metroland.com

If advance polls on the weekend is any indication, there’s plenty of interest in the federal election in Renfrew-NipissingPembroke and across Canada. Easter weekend didn’t deter voters as there were early lineups at many of the advance polls around the riding on all three days and a steady stream of voters throughout most of the day. Elections Canada Eastern Ontario field liaison officer Joan O’Neill said

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NO GREEN SIGNS The Green Party is going signless this election. That will save on landfill trash and cut down on visual clutter, says the party in a news release. Local Green candidate Rosanne Van Schie calls the move logical. “In today’s world we can focus on Internet and media to promote our campaigns and people can show their support simply by linking our Facebook page or following us on Twitter,” she said. “We do print posters and postcards on FSC certified paper for the campaign, but they all focus on sending people to check us out on our website or social media sites.” FSC is an international certification and labeling system dedicated to promoting responsible management of the world’s forests. CABLE DEBATES The COGECO Cable station (22) in Renfrew and Arnprior will air several all-candidates debates this week. Tuesday’s MyFM debate will be aired tonight (Thursday) at 9 p.m. On Friday, April 29, COGECO will air three debates starting at 6 p.m. with the Valley Heritage Radio debate. The MyFm debate will follow about 7:30 p.m. and the Deep River debate at 8:30 p.m. WALKOUT FALLOUT The fallout from Conservative candidate Cheryl Gallant’s early departure from the Valley Heritage Radio debate April 16 continues. In a release last week, Gallant’s campaign calls debate moderator Bruce McIntyre’s contention it encouraged the Green Party to protest outside the radio station “categorically false.” However, Gallant would have supported the Green Party’s participation in the debate if candidate Rosanne Van Schie had shown up, the release says. McIntyre standing behind his statements, quoting Green officials as telling him Gallant’s people had urged Van Schie to attend “and cause a scene.” McIntyre maintains Gallant’s comments that the Greens were deceived and mislead are the same as calling him and radio officials liars. He agrees there was a misunderstanding between the station and the Greens, but the party was content with the sta-

advance poll turnout was up in Eastern Ontario from previous elections. “It was quite busy (Easter) Friday, Saturday was quieter, but Monday was the busiest of all,” she said. In Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, 9,246 people voted in the advance polls, one of the highest numbers in the province, and well up over the 8,100 who voted early in the last two elections. Overall in Canada, preliminary figures indicate more than two million electors voted at the advance pols, a 34.5 per cent increase over the 1.5 million advance voters in 2008. See ‘Turnout’, Page 27 tion’s offer of an hour of free air time later, he said. McIntyre said the departure of manager Jim Long from the station a couple of days prior to the debate had nothing to do with the controversy. Gallant said she still had has “the highest confidence and trust in the Valley Heritage Radio,” but noted she had been unable to contact Long for clarification regarding McIntyre’s “contradictory” statements. In a letter to Valley Heritage Radio president Fay Kolpin, Gallant suggested she was so adamant the Greens be included because they were a reminder of her first campaign. “I am not writing to defend the Green Party, but had the Canadian Alliance, running in its first election in 2000, been excluded from all candidate meetings, I likely would not have had this honour to serve as your Member of Parliament,” she wrote. JACK-O-MANIA NDP candidate Eric Burton says his campaign is being buoyed by a wave of support for leader Jack Layton. In a news release, Burton says he has noticed a sharp increase in support in the last week as he canvasses across the riding. The tide began to turn after the federal party leaders’ debate, he said, adding: “They saw that while the other parties are offering more of the same, Jack and the NDP are offering a real choice. They saw that Jack, instead of playing games, is putting the focus where it belongs, on helping Canadian families.” He said Layton has laid out plans to hire more doctors, reward job creators, strengthen pensions, make life more affordable and fix Ottawa once and for all. “From Barry’s Bay to Eganville to Arnprior, I’m hearing the same things: we like what Jack is saying about health care, pensions, the environment and fighting poverty, and we like his positive outlook,” said Burton. Burton says he has deliberately run a positive campaign of ideas and principles, leaving the mudslinging to others. SERVING GRITS Liberal candidate Christine Tabbert served food at a Pembroke soup kitchen Monday to emphasize there are people in the riding who need the help of a compassionate government, such her party is promising. See ‘Election’, Page 54

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As an example of Resource & Environment Ministry approvals in the 1980’s that currently help to contribute 59% of the total phosphorous content entering Muskrat Lake - we need only look at what happened after the Agriculture and Rural Development Association (ARDA) began draining the Lake Dore - Mink Lake watershed and wetlands of Bromley Township. These drainage programs effectively compromised natural filtration systems that held back and cleansed nitrate and phosphate runoff from surrounding farmlands - after which these waters flowed into Snake River and from there into Muskrat Lake. This problem was further exacerbated when the natural flow of Snake River was changed dramatically at Osceola - after 7 feet of Snake River bedrock was blasted away lowering it substantially - something I believe should never have been done. Collectively - these two actions meant that the Osceola hold back and filtering actions of fields and wetlands no longer applied to the surrounding watershed, thus allowing increased volumes of nutrients to flow directly into Snake River and then contaminate Muskrat Lake. Furthermore - with the flow of Snake River greatly increased, silt and vegetative matter began to clog up the river, change its course and muddy its waters. Indeed - at one location Snake River clogged up so badly, a much beloved fishing hole almost 12 feet deep ended up as a muddy rivulet that eventually silted up so completely - grass and small trees now grow where the former fishing hole was. Such developments made absolutely no sense back then, and even less today, and if anyone wishes to see the results they can drive down the Burwell side road and judge for themselves. So what does this mean? Well the principal reason for the restrictions put forth by the Resources Ministry was that Muskrat Lake was being heavily polluted with phosphates - so they designated it “a deep cold - sensitive trout lake” (even though it was them who put trout in the lake to begin with) and imposed an arbitrary 300 meter “no development zone” on shoreline properties around the lake. This caused affected residents to believe the real setback should have been on the Ministries powers to harass the people of our area - the big salaries they enjoy off the backs of taxpayers - and the arbitrary restrictions they placed on landowners. In fact - the Resource and Environment Ministries are directly responsible for increasing the Phosphorus pollution entering Muskrat Lake since the 1980’s, because a 1981 study requested by the government and prepared for Greer Galloway & Associates stated (Quote) “Muskrat Lake is the poorest water quality system in Renfrew County and approval to proceed with the proposed drainage works means that downstream impairment has essentially been authorized by the Ministries of Environment and Natural Resources”. Folks - the Environment & Natural Resources Ministries are the agencies who approved the Lake Dore / Mink Lake / Bromley Township watershed and wetlands drainage work - plus the lowering of Snake River at Osceola - and we have documentation indicating this project was approved and funded - before the environmental study was even completed. So if the Ministry wants to do the right thing - instead of trying to add another 300 feet to the existing 1000 foot setback - they would begin a wetlands restoration of the Bromley - Snake River watershed to its former state (wherever possible) and let Muskrat Lake rebalance itself naturally by ending their trout stocking program - thus saving the Rainbow Smelt - and if they did, lakefront property owners and anglers from all over would be grateful.

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These are some of the latest Expo 150 financial supporters from the business community. From left are Daniel Chenier for Enbridge, Ian McGregor for the Renfrew County Soil & Crop Assocation, David McGonegal of the Renfrew County Cattlemen’s Assocation, Renfrew County Warden Bob Sweet, Genevieve Castonguay of Star 96, and Chris Pleau of Pleau Electric.

County most pleased with business support for Expo 150 STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

Only 70 days to go. Expo 150 committee chairman Bob Sweet jestfully reminded county councillors a few times during the March 30 session of county council. Seventy days, that is, until the 200th-anniversary celebrations of Renfrew County with the June 9-12 extravaganza of entertainment, and cultural and historical presentations, at the Pembroke and Area Airport. With no admission to the event, the county has looked elsewhere for financial ways to make the birthday party a success. Finances have included $200,000 from the county coffers, but area businesses have also come forward with an estimated $230,000. Dave Darch, who’s the county’s director

of public works and engineering, is also handling the portfolio of business contributions to Expo 150. In front of county council March 30, Darch said those efforts “spoke volumes of the business community” before plaques of appreciation were handed out to the latest contributors. The county has used the last few sessions of county council to acknowledge other businesses and organizations backing Expo 150. The latest contributors are Pleau Electric, Barry J. Hobin & Associates, Enbridge, barrister Bob Howe, the Renfrew County Cattlemen’s Association, The Renfrew County Federation of Agriculture, Hydro One, Manulife Financial, Star 96 and the Renfrew County Soil & Crop Association. The latter was represented by Ian McGregor of McGregor’s Produce in McNabBraeside Township.

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McKay would like to see a change in the bylaw. However, councillor Karin Lehnhardt said it can’t be revised in midstream after a request has been made. “We go with the bylaw.” “If they say they will stay under 65 (DB), I have no reason to refuse them,” added councillor Brian Hunt. In its request, Calabogie MotorSports “anticipates a healthy financial effect on all local businesses. “The business community as a whole has embraced these opportunities in the past,” they added. Councillor McKay has requested council go over the entire bylaw. She would like to see Calabogie MotorSports pay the whole cost of bylaw enforcement. Calabogie MotorSports now voluntarily reimburses 50 per cent of bylaw enforcement costs to the municipality during the 2011 season. Mayor Peter Emon said the noise issues will be forwarded to today’s regular council meeting.

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Horton Township is moving closer to putting a chairlift in its community centre. But first Horton is going to ask the companies providing initial quotes to quote again, now that the township has improved specifications on the project. A second-storey room of more than 800 square feet is often not rented or used because of inaccessibility, say council members. However, a federal Enabling Accessibility Fund grant of $28,927 this year will allow Horton to complete the project with little money out of its own pocket. A grant bid was unsuccessful a few years ago, but reapplication resulted in approval of most of the requested $30,200. The esti-

mated cost in the application included a small inkind benefit and additional money from the recreation budget. “It just adds to the recreation facilities and accessibility of the building,” said Whyte of the projected new chairlift, which will allow disabled people to reach the second floor. Technically, the chairlift is an incline platform lift for a wheelchair. Initial quotes included HST-exempt figures of $22,440 and $23,440, while the retrofit estimates, from two other companies, were $10,210 and $12,100 plus HST. The cost of the project, based on the two lowest quotes, amounts to $32,650 and HST on only the retrofit work, for a total of $32,829. The retrofit will involve several changes, such as

changing the bulkhead at the bottom of the stairs, enlarging the landing, moving the outside door toward the centre of the hall, and electrical adjustments. Horton’s share of the project is expected to be about $3,900. Coun. Margaret Whyte, who chairs the recreation committee, says she hopes that money comes out of recreation reserves. Council members hope requoting also results in cost savings. Requotes are being requested from each of the original four parties − lift companies Federal Accessibility and Sure-Way Stair Lifts Ltd., and retrofit firms Garnet Headrick and T. Cobus & Sons Carpentry. NEW RECREATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS The newest members of

the Horton recreation committee are Andrew Dick and Christine Henderson. The sports chair (Dick) brings ideas to the committee regarding sports programs, events and tournaments. He may also have to be available, along with recreation program manager Julie Hawley on the day of events to collect registration. As kitchen chair, Henderson will meet with the recreation program manager to take stock of kitchen supplies, cookware and appliances. The recreation committee meets the second Wednesday of every month. Upcoming fundraisers are the Easter Egg Hunt (April 23), Trivia Challenge Night (April 30), Hold ‘Em for Horton Poker Tournament (May 14) and Spaghetti Supper (with an undetermined date).

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Horton council is hesitating about paying $4,500 a year to have drug cards for direct billing for seven or eight staff and four councillors. The cards allow users to do direct billing payments, instead of paying the drug store and applying for refunds. The recommendation by acting treasurer Jennifer Barr was discussed at the April 5 meeting of council, then referred back to the human resources committee.

Eady, who already enjoys the benefit of direct health-card billings as a county councillor, admitted the cost for the billing is high. During council discussion April 5, Coun. Bob Kingsbury said, “I’m told we’re one of the few municipalities who aren’t supplying it.” Coun. Jamey Larone indicated he couldn’t support the “steep” cost of the service (by Manulife). Coun. Margaret Whyte said direct billing is “standard of the day for most benefit packages. “We’re not going above and beyond

what most employers are doing for their employees.” She also said the “fee seems out of sight.” “It’s definitely a perk,” and expensive, considering the low number of beneficiaries, said Coun. Campbell. Coun. Bob Kingsbury suggested the cost could be part of future salary increases. Staff was asked to find out how many other Renfrew County municipalities offer the drug-card benefit, before sending the issue before the finance committee.

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committee, said the issue would be brought to public works for discussion. Campbell said he’d take a closer look at the road a few days later, while Eady promised to give Rouble a reply in the near future, whether it’s a yes or a no. Rouble said the spring is a good time for a bulldozer to do some ditch work. To which Campbell added: “It certainly needs some TLC.” The 4,000-foot road is also subject to dumping. Most litter is on the lower end of the road, but Rouble said, “I’ve had tires thrown over the fence into my place.”

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Resident Mike Rouble visited Horton council April 5 to request upgrades to Price Road, on which he lives. He has made similar requests over the years, including one that was responded to about 10 years ago when the township improved sight lines at corners by removing trees. Poor drainage and sight lines are among his concerns on the secondary dirt road that is a nonwinter connector between Mike Rouble addresses Horton highways 60 and 17. council about his concerns. An example is the cul-

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United Way Days of Caring June 3 and 4 Project deadline May 16 Renfrew County United Way (RCUW) Days of Caring will take place in Renfrew County Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4. The days provide an opportunity for workplace volunteers to complete a community project for a registered charity operating in Renfrew County. The event coincides with United Way of Canada-Centraide Canada’s designated National Day of Caring on June 2. Days of Caring will be an opportunity for community-minded citizens to give back to their community by volunteering their time to undertake a project that a local charity has been unable to tackle due to a lack of resources. The initiative is open to any workplace – be it a small business, large corporation, organization or school – that wishes to register a team of volunteers from among its employees, membership or student body. The charity sponsoring the project provides all of the needed supplies. Eligible projects are those that will take no more than a day to complete. Popular projects are usually those that involve fun, some work outside, low to no cost, and an experience that is a little different from the volunteers’ everyday activities. The project could involve painting or clean-up, delivering groceries to isolated seniors, fixing a play structure, hosting a holiday party, or raising funds through a yard or garage sale – to list but a few possibilities. Here’s how it works. Local charities identify their project needs to the United Way well in advance of the event dates. The United Way will then post a project summary on its website that identifies the host agency, the type of projects available and the number of volunteers needed by the agency. The United Way manages the process by matching the interests of the volunteers with the needs of the host agencies. Applications for both volunteers and projects can be completed and submitted to Renfrew County United Way on-line by visiting its website at www.renfrewcountyunitedway.ca and following a link from the Days of Caring news item on the home page. Applications should be submitted no later than May 16.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

A right and a responsibility

Author says thanks To the editor: I should like to offer my sincere thanks to The Mercury for the wonderful coverage my work received on the occasion of the launch of my 50th published book on April 14. The articles by Steve Newman and Peter Clark will be a lovely souvenir of a very happy evening. While I often receive ‘fan mail’ from readers, there is nothing like meeting an appreciative audience face to face. The people present included the publishers from Toronto, local dignitaries, and various friends and neighbours. Dave Lemkay of the Renfrew Industrial Commission did a magnificent job of putting the event together. This year I shall be happy to accept invitations to give readings from Encountering the Wild to local groups, on a first come, first served basis. In a world where the natural habitat is ever-shrinking, those of us who are lucky enough to live in Renfrew County can observe wildlife on a daily basis. We are fortunate indeed. Sincerely, Carol Bennett McCuaig Admaston-Bromley

he saying goes, you get the government you deserve. But not always. In our first-past-the-post election process, government leaders are chosen with surprisingly low voter support. And as voter turnout tumbles, people who truly care fall victim to the sad sector of citizens who don’t vote because they’ve given up hope and allow Canada’s future to be directed by a the fractured few. As tough as it may be to muster enthusiasm for this upcoming federal election, we must, if only out of respect for a democracy Canadians say they care about so much that they are willing to spend billions and sacrifice lives to fight battles for democracy in far-away lands. On the world stage, Canada is a very young country, and the battles fought for the right to vote are not so very old. At the time of Confederation in 1867, only a small minority of the population could vote. Only males over the age of 21 who met certain property qualifications were eligible to vote and run as federal candidates. Women, registered Indians and members of certain religious denominations were excluded. And with provincial legislation governing federal politics, some groups, such as immigrants from Japan, China and India, were not allowed to vote in some provinces. In 1885 a complex property-based system applied differently from town to town and province to province, but some Aboriginal people gained the right to vote depending upon where they lived. During World War I the vote was given to all British subjects, male and female, who were active or retired members of the armed forces, including Aboriginals and people under the age of 21. In the election of December 1917, some 2,000 military nurses became the first Canadian women granted to right to vote in a federal election. One year later, the vote was extended to all Canadian women 21 and over who were native-born and satisfied any relevant property qualifications. Today, with the right to vote firmly secured, far too many people simply give it a pass. Don’t be one of them. Take, or make, the time to vote next Monday, May 2. In a world of pressures from every direction, from peers to polls to political propaganda, the secrecy of the voting booth still offers the one place where you, and you alone, can show what you truly stand for. And if you stand for nothing, then you’ll surely fall for anything.

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Signs, signs, what do they mean? Just as you can’t tell a book by its cover, you can’t predict election results by the number of candidates’ signs during election campaigns. So many factors determine who wins and loses, but signs are a sign of the times, at least for those voters who agree to put the signs on their own lawns. Considering how vindictive people can be, erecting a sign on one’s property can be an invitation to vandalize or be subjected to local scolding. Just ask Independent candidate Hec Clouthier who says hundreds of his signs have gone missing after being placed about the county. As he learned, we suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous fools, who disregard the reality that it’s an offence, and offensive, to damage or remove candidates’ signs. Signs are also conversation fodder, and potential indicators of how the campaign is going. Potential is the key word, if you think back to the recent mayoral race in Bonnechere Valley, where incumbent Zig Mintha’s signs well outnum-

STEVE NEWMAN STEVE’S SIXTH SENSE bered those of opponent Jennifer Murphy. Yet Murphy won the close election. Just the other day (April 10), my son and I decided to do a sign-counting contest during the 45-minute ride from the swimming pool at Canadian Forces Base Petawawa to our home in Bonnechere Valley. We started counting at the top end of B Line. Down the first stretch, Cheryl Gallant of the Conservatives, Independent candidate Hec Clouthier and Christine Tabbert of the Liberals each had a couple of signs, then Tabbert took a slight lead. We also said we’d count all signs, but we were surprised to see Tabbert take a big lead with eight signs to Gallant’s three at the intersection of B Line and Highway 17. Gallant’s sign count improved before we turned off Highway 41 to Lake Dore Road, where Clouthier remained

a distant third. Here was no ‘sign’ of the NDP or Green Party candidates. After reaching Golden Lake, Tabbert remained in the lead. Five kilometres later, as we prepared to pull in the driveway I asked Aidan if he wanted to include three signs that I knew were just up at the corner, one of Gallant’s and two of Clouthier’s. But no, they didn’t qualify because they weren’t seen from the car, said my six-year-old son. So, the final Sunday tally was Tabbert 19, Gallant 12 and Clouthier 7. The next day, as a follow-up, I took a different route, to work, while counting signs on my way through Eganville and Douglas and along Stone Road and Highway 132. This time the sign race was tighter, with only four Clouthier signs, none for NDP, none for Green during its signless campaign, and 19 each for Tabbert and Gallant. More recently, Eric Burton’s NDP signs have appeared on the scene, as four of five candidates continue to remind voters where to mark their ‘x’ May 2.

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To the editor: Since opening in January 2008, Hospice Renfrew has provided care, comfort, and compassion to patients and their families with the committed support of many volunteers. Volunteers at Hospice Renfrew engage in many essential tasks that help to keep the Hospice running and allow the Hospice to achieve our mission: • bakers turn out wonderful “goodies” in the kitchen, spreading the smell of comfort and home throughout the hospice; • gardeners plant, weed, and water, encouraging colourful flowers and grasses to greet all who come our way; • receptionists receive family and friends, answer the phone, and generally provide a welcoming face to those who arrive at our door; • support volunteers provide a compassionate presence to patients, their family and friends, providing care and comfort to all in need; • our grief and bereavement team extend our care and comfort to the next of kin beyond the time that patients are with us; • other volunteers decorate for the changing seasons, provide office support, and generally do “whatever is needed” to run a home-like residence such as Hospice Renfrew; and • a legion of other volunteers and friends help hospice participate in the community life of Renfrew County and help us raise much needed funds, thereby allowing Hospice Renfrew to meet the needs of our patients and their families. To all the volunteers of Hospice Renfrew, the staff of Hospice Renfrew wants to send out a heartfelt thank-you! Without our volunteers, the hospice would not be the caring refuge that it is for so many people. Diane Litchfield Volunteer co-ordinator Renfrew

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To the editor: After reading this article by Mercury reporter Steve Newman, I am sure that many Horton Ratepayers will have the same questions that I have. Mackie McLaren states that the confusion began after a new payroll program was established and that the software company set up the program that resulted in the township portion of the RSP benefits being paid to the employees twice. After having someone other than a township employee set this up, did it not occur to the township staff that the first few payrolls should be verified for accuracy ? As this error continued for four years, did not any township employee question the amount of the taxable benefits that appeared on their payroll informa-

tion sheet? Does not someone other than the treasurer conduct periodic audits on the payroll ? If not, how do we know the salaries are what has been approved by council ? Horton bylaw 2008-12 (Accountability & Transparency Policy) states “some examples of how the municipality provides such accountability and transparency are as follows:” Item # 1 is an external audit. Why was this payroll error not discovered by the township’s auditor? This type of thing raises the question “What other financial errors are there that the ratepayers of Horton Township don’t know about ?” Using my tax bill as an example, where approximately 42.4 per cent of my taxes go to Horton Township, this potential $20,000

error means that the taxes collected on 23 residences have been consumed by this error. This is based on residences with a $2,000 annual tax bill. To make matters even worse, the Human Resources Committee (chair and Coun. Bob Kingsbury and Mayor Don Eady) recommended in the HR minutes of March 28, 2011 that Horton Township should approve spending $4,500 a year to have drug cards for direct billing for the 11 people involved. This would amount to an expenditure of approximately $409.09 per person. Fortunately, three councillors questioned this high cost at the council meeting of April 5, 2011 and the recommendation was referred to the finance committee to see if it could be put into the 2011 budget.

The health drug card would allow the employees to have their claim forms submitted directly to the insurer. The employee would not have to pay the amount and then wait for the Insurer to reimburse the employee. Normally, the insurer would reimburse within two to three weeks. This benefit, if approved, would benefit those same employees who have thus far refused to reimburse Horton Township for the overpayment of RSP benefits they have already received due to the payroll error. With our tax arrears as at March 31, 2011 being $409,098.44, the Horton Township ratepayers really don’t need financial situations like those described above. Ray Puhalski Horton Township ratepayer

Gun legislation unconstitutional Great atmosphere To the editor: The existing gun legislation denies every civil right in our Charter of Guaranteed Rights and Freedoms. Bill C68 denies your constitutional right: 1. To possess private chattel property by allowing police to confiscate private property without due process of law or fair, just and timely compensation – CFA Sec. 102 (1) and 102 (4) – as well as the confiscation of property classed as being prohibited upon the death of its owner, without compensation of any kind. 2. To be secure against unreasonable search and seizure by forcing you to allow the police into your home to search and seize without a warrant, even if no crime is known or suspected. You must allow the search or face arrest and you can only challenge the legality of the search after the fact. CFA Sec. 102 – 104 and criminal code amendment Sec.117.04 (1). 3. To not self-incriminate (right to remain silent) by allowing police to threaten you with criminal charges – CFA Sec. 103 & 113 – if you do not assist them to ransack your home and belongings, relevant to the enforcement of the act, its regulations or part 111 of the Criminal Code, CFA Sec. 103. 4. To be presumed innocent until proven guilty by saying the burden of proof is on you (reverse onus) – CFA Sec.75 (3) (Criminal Code amendment, Sec. 117.11). This section alone destroys the very foundation upon which our entire legal system is predicated. 5. To consult legal council before consenting to surprise police inspections or warrantless searches of your home – CFA Sec. 103 & 113. 6. To privacy by authorizing the po-

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lice to conduct warrantless searches of your home at any time even if you don’t own a firearm, CFA Sec 102 (7) 104. 7. To freedom of association by allowing the police to prohibit you from owning a firearm if you are associated with anyone prohibited from owning firearms, Criminal Code amendment Sec. 117.011 (1)(b). 8. Be represented by an MP by allowing the justice minister to introduce regulations that modify the criminal code as he sees fit (using orders in council) without going through either the House or Parliament. CFA Sec. 117 (A) to (V), Sec. 119 (6), (Part 111 of the criminal code). This provision makes the Justice Minister a law unto himself. The bill denies Aboriginals their constitutional right to equal treatment under the law by allowing the government to adapt or change any provision of the act as it applies to native people. CFA Sec. 177 (U) without consulting either the House or Parliament - CFA Sec. 119 (6). Bill C68 also allows the justice minister to create “civilian police” as opposed to properly-trained officers dedicated to law enforcement – CFA Sec. 101. This leaves a door wide open for the future creation of unaccountable government forces and paramilitary units. The bill also allows for both military and foreign enforcement as well, but with no other part of the Criminal Code enforceable by the military, especially a foreign military. What is this provision doing in a civilian property regulatory act? Is this how democracy works?

To the editor: The weekend of April 14, 15 and 16, Ma-Te-Way Park was host to a men’s/ ladies hockey tournament put on by tournament organizers Randy Smith and Steven Fraser. The event was a tremendous success, capped off by a great dance Saturday night with the music of the Riley New Band. The setup of the tournament to me was intriguing with three penalties, out of the game; fight, out of the tournament, and the tournament ended Saturday night. This kept the spirit to hockey and fun with four ladies teams, four recreation teams and four open teams. It supplied us with great hockey action. The ladies division was very competitive and good hockey. It kept all the guys around watching. Girls hockey has come a long way in 10 years. There were a lot of great comments on the tournament, such as: A great event; It’s a start of something bigger; Kudos to the organizers; I had a great time; Fun playing at home; and I’ll be back next year. With Jessica Smith, nicknamed Herby, leading the bar crew; and little Peter Puck (Randy Smith) part of the tournament organizing team, recreation in Renfrew has a bright future. Congratulations on a job well done. Sincerely,

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Please keep it clean To the editor: The political parties of today do not care about the people. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all a power trip to see who can get the most power. Quit sending all our tax money overseas and use it to look after Canadians, the ones that are here in our own country. A lot of people have quit voting over the years because they are unclear of what the issues are. All the candidates need to run a good clean campaign based on their platform rather than fighting amongst themselves.

All you ever see or hear is one candidate cutting another down or trying to find dirt on someone. Knock it off and run a clean campaign, one that the voters will understand and want to vote on, not who got to the top because he or she sniped better than everyone else. None of the parties will do what they say they will, that is just the way life is, but it would be a good start to run a good clean clear campaign strategy. Sincerely, Robert Debeau Renfrew

A happy voting experience To the editor: A follow-up to my April 7 letter about being bullied at the fall voting poll. I got a happy surprise at the Good Friday, April 22 advance poll. After inching up the steps at Ma-Te-Way Centre with many others, squeezing into the upper hall, and inching our way down the hall, I began checking out the ballot box, preparing myself for the ongoing struggle to put my ballot in that box--and what do I see? After voting, people were handing over

their ballots and walking away; and, after tearing off the ballot number, the poll clerk was calling every person to come back to put their ballot in the box! Even approaching the table with our registration card and ID processing before receiving our ballot, we were received in a friendly and respectful way. I was able to put my ballot in the box without fighting for it and losing. I had a happy vote! God bless, Beulah Wright Renfrew

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Pay equity settlement reached LUCY HASS lucy.hass@metroalnd.com

Former Admaston-Bromley librarian Anne English will receive $20,000 in payequity compensation. Speaking from a prepared statement last Thursday night, Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe noted that on Feb. 10, 2010 the former librarian of St. Michaelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BromleyAdmaston Library resigned, after almost 30 years of service. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This community deserves and requires transparency and accountability,â&#x20AC;? said Mayor Briscoe. She explained that some weeks after Englishâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resignation the municipality was notified by the Ontario Pay Equity Commission that the former librarian had made an application for a hearing. Pay equity regulations came into effect in Ontario in 1990. When the February 2010 issue first arose at council, it was addressed as a personnel issue requiring confidentiality. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pay equity, as you are aware, is a complicated process of measuring female job descriptions with male comparators, and hence follows equality of compensation,â&#x20AC;? she read. Briscoe explained how, when pay-equity tests were conducted for all full and part-time positions, the library staff were not included as it was wrongly assumed they were governed under the Library Act, not the Municipal Act. Learning otherwise, the township engaged and instructed County of Renfrew director of human resources Bruce Beakley to represent the township with the Pay Equity Commission. A settlement satisfactory to the commission and the former librarian was subsequently reached, signed and a cheque issued for $20,000. Briscoe said the librarian also voluntarily signed a waiver, with no requirement for confidentiality, â&#x20AC;&#x153;naming the municipality safe and harmless of any further action.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;All parties involved dealt with this with co-operation and good faith,â&#x20AC;? the mayor concluded. WARD SYSTEM UP FOR DEBATE IN THE FALL Admaston-Bromley council will wait until October to hold public meetings on the future of the ward system in the township. The clerk has been authorized to advertise, later this summer, for public meetings at the Barr Line Community Centre and another at the Stone Road council chambers. The township is now divided into four wards, each represented by its own councillor, and everyone votes for mayor. If council decides to dissolve the ward system it must first pass a bylaw and give notice of its passage within 15 days. Anyone opposed to the decision has 45 days after the bylaw is passed to appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board, outlining rationale behind the objection. Mayor Briscoe said the meetings will be designed to explore the options. Deputy Mayor Dirk Rook said feedback he has received to date is largely against change but he would like to see a broader discussion of the issue.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the end of the day, this (study of ward system) stems from the electioneering door to door,â&#x20AC;? the mayor said. Any change would be implemented for the 2014 municipal election.

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FEE SET FOR KARST CHECKS In light of Renfrew Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new protocol for dealing with karst (unstable ground), Admaston-Bromley council has set a new $100 fee. The purpose of the county protocol is to work with local municipalities and applicants to address the karst issue without always having to proceed to a geotechnical study. The Admaston-Bromley resolution says three one-metre test holes will be required for each possible building site, and inspected by the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s chief building official-sewage inspector. The fee will be charged to applicants for the inspection by chief building inspector Dennis Fridgen. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Just so you know we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t pull that $100 like a rabbit out of the hat, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the exact same charge as if you were asking for a sewage inspection,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Briscoe added. Thursday night council received its first consent application under the new karst protocol, by Donald and Waverly Hamilton. Council has given its own approval of the consent application, provided it meets all county requirements. NOT BUYING IN The Renfrew County Recycling Centre on Lisgar Avenue in Renfrew is still looking for a buyer. Thursday night council accepted correspondence from Daniel Menard, president of the centre which is a subsidiary of Beauman Industries. His report on the cost to purchase was based on the assumption that, if all 10 municipalities participated, the price per household would be $8.08 a year for five years. But the numbers are already outdated as Admaston has made it clear it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t interested in being a facility shareholder. It is also the only municipality that does not offer recycling pickup. Menardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report said the cost over five years, based on 24,768 households, would be: Addington Highlands ($106,454), Admaston-Bromley ($53,934), Arnprior ($134,734), Bonnechere Valley ($96,152), Greater Madawaska ($106,292.40), Horton ($51,873.60), Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards ($64,720.80), Madawaska Valley ($120,594), McNab-Braeside ($121,765.60) and Renfrew ($144,106.80). Menard explained that should a municipality decide not to purchase, he is still interested in providing services. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As a customer, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good news,â&#x20AC;? Briscoe said. Meanwhile a report on recycling in the township shows an increase. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a radically positive change. Those numbers are going in the direction we want,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Briscoe said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With the plans Chris (Kunopaski) and Annette (Louis) have put in place, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really inherent improvement here,â&#x20AC;? the mayor said.

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Some old things never lose their fascination. Like Agatha Christie’s Murder of the Orient Express novel published in 1934. Forty years later, the film bearing the same name fetched seven Oscars, with the help of actors Ingrid Bergman and Laura Bacall. And now, many more years later, author Doug Hall hopes familiarity with the famous murder mystery resonates with his own readers. In his latest book, Hall, who grew up in Haley Station but has lived outside the area for decades, carries his own experience from travelling on the same Orient Express into his 237-page book, Murder and The Minden Star. The focus of attention is Lady Iris Minden or, more particularly, the 60-carat Minden Star that goes missing from her pendant, when she is found dead in her cabin the morning after the fabled train’s trip through Switzerland during the night. The claws of the pendant are pried open and the diamond removed. Hence, the mystery surrounding her death and the Min-

Author Doug Hall, who grew up in Haley Station. At right, the cover of his latest book, Murder & The Minden Star. den Star gathers a feverish pace, in the race to find the diamond before a multi-million dollar claim can be launched by The Dowager Duchess of Minden. Her son, the Eighth Duke of Minden, had given the diamond as a wedding present. The couple later divorced, but Lady Iris refused to abide by the verbal agreement to return the diamond if the two ever separated. Interestingly, the author and his wife (Joyce) travelled on the Orient Express as a retirement gift in the late 1990s. They actually stayed in the same sleeping car 3543, cabin 7 in which Lady Iris was found dead; and they

had the mixed fortune of meeting Lady Iris. In real life, Lady Iris (Mountbatten) was persona non grata with many members of English royalty. “She drank, she smoke, she was quite earthy in her language,” says Hall from his home in Pickering, Ont. “She was, how could I put it, outrageous, non-conventional and just the way I write about her in the book.” In Murder & The Minden Star,

Lady Iris is the darling of the tabloids. She is also dying of cancer, so the trip on the Orient Express is intended as a final trip of sorts. When her body is found, the mystery is heightened, since her cabin was locked and there were no signs of forced entry. Shortly afterwards, the insurance company faces the prospect of coughing up $10 million pounds, so former Scotland Yard employees Gordon Williams and Paddy O’Brien are hired to find the lost diamond. Other characters include Canadian ex-patriots Kirsty and Craig Morgan (a former policeman who is unfairly disgraced on the job) who try to crack the case. They hope to assist Sir Clarence Middleton, who is a friend and oncologist to both the Dowager Duchess and Lady Iris. Death is also a familiar theme in many of Hall’s mysteries. But why not? Quoting Philip Roth, who wrote the 1969 classic, Portnoy’s Complaint, Hall says: “The idea is to turn flesh and blood into literary characters, and literary characters into flesh and blood.” With the help of well-developed characters and plot lines,

Hall hopes to keep the reader’s attention. “I don’t know how good I am as a writer, but at least I can tell a good story. And I hope I can keep the pages turning,” says Hall. The book, published by PublishAmerica, can be ordered by visiting www.publishamerica. net or amazon.com. Now 81, the former TV and radio show host who retired in the late 1990s, continues to write almost daily. “I’m disciplined,” says Hall, who credits a Renfrew Collegiate Institute teacher for developing his love of reading and writing. “I’m not obsessive. But I try to write every morning from 10 to 12, then 2 to 4 and 8 to 9 every day. I try to get four or five draft pages typed, or about 1,200 words a day.” His 19th book, scheduled for publication later this year, is Speak Up, It’s Murder! The story line stems from his own experience as a radio talk show host, who one day took a call from someone threatening to commit suicide. • Author Doug Hall is the adopted son of Phil Hall and Mary Jane Edmunds, who was a linotype operator at The Mercury.

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Mayors encourage younger generation to stay, or come home PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

Keeping the younger generation in local communities was among the main topics at the Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commence’s second annual Mayor Breakfast held at Rocky Mountain House April 20. It’s estimated twice as many people attended the event compared to last year. Renfrew Mayor Bill Ringrose, and township counterparts Peter Emon of Greater Madawaska, Horton’s Don Eady and Raye-Anne Briscoe of Admaston-Bromley addressed fellow councillors, business people, local high school students and the general public at the podium. PETER EMON Emon said he didn’t have a complete answer on how to help younger people raise their families in local communities. “If we form a comfort level with our young people, then some of them will come back,” the GM Mayor said. Emon said if jobs are available, younger people will return, regardless of the field. “It’s okay to be a tradesperson,” he added. “You don’t have to wear a shirt and tie to go to work.” Emon noted success in the doctor recruitment program with the addition of two doctors, and 10 more to come. He said Dr. Angela Varrin is returning after

growing up in Griffith. Greater Madawaska Township held a volunteer orientation session in February, for all volunteers. “We got a lot of positive feedback and good comments as we move forward,” Emon said. DON EADY The Horton mayor applauded the four founding municipalities behind the Renfrew and Area Health Services Village. He also thanked Hec Clouthier, who was in attendance, for his work in getting federal funding for the township a number of years ago. Horton has “a great interest from developers,” Eady said. “We have to be prepared, and we have to do it right,” he added of future prospects like the four-laning of Highway 17, something that could lead to more young people remaining, or coming back to the area. Eady said the depth of a municipality can often be measured in its volunteers. “We have well over 200 volunteers. They are the backbone of our township.” They hold several fundraising events, he added, including a Canada Day breakfast that draws 500 people. BILL RINGROSE Renfrew Mayor Ringrose also congratulated fellow municipalities for their work with the Renfrew and Area Health

Services Village. “Last year was a success, a good success,” Ringrose said. Renfrew had the waste treatment plant put in service, several roads rebuilt or paved and the recreation master plan for the second ice pad and pool was put in place. “This year will be less. The funds aren’t here,” the mayor added. He said they will eventually have to dip into the reserves if things don’t get better. Somewhere along the line, they, like most municipalities, need the support of federal and provincial governments. Ringrose said some people leaving secondary school will stay, “If there are some opportunities. But there are not a lot of jobs. “They go to where the education is available,” the Renfrew mayor added. “Hopefully they then come back, and we’ll be delighted to have them.” RAYE-ANNE BRISCOE Admaston-Bromley Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe said Renfrew County has much to offer its younger people. But, she hopes a 75-per cent levy on residential property doesn’t scare some of them off. As of Dec. 31, 2008, Renfrew County lands not taxed or fully taxed amounted to $853,161 lost, said Briscoe. “That does not include each individual municipality,” Briscoe added. AdmastonBromley’s non-fully taxed land total represents $148.256, second highest of the 17

Admaston-Bromley Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe and Renfrew counterpart Bill Ringrose listen in at the April 20 Mayors Breakfast at Rocky Mountain House. municipalities in the county. Renfrew County taxes totalled $34.2 million in 2011, which is a levy increase of 0.5 per cent. “The residential property owner bears 75 per cent of that levy,” she added. This concerns the Admaston-Bromley mayor. “How do you bring in young people?” Briscoe asked. There is also $5 million in unpaid fines, which is also revenue lost, she noted. Mayor Briscoe reminded the gathering that Expo 150 is June 9 to 12 in Pembroke. It is an opportunity to “celebrate our (Renfrew County) history together,” she said.

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Guidance in affairs of the heart, with Barbara Sibbald Former Admaston Township resident pens her second novel, The Book of Love STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

Barbara Sibbald knows a few things about country life, after living in the former Admaston Township in the 1980s and early ‘90s. Her son, Keith McCuaig, was born here. During the same time she also wrote a Canadian best-seller, The Back Forty: Farm Life in the Ottawa Valley. Sibbald also hopes she knows a few things about love, which is the focus of her newest book. Sibbald has dedicated her second novel (and fourth book) to her paternal grandmother, whose life she describes as a celebration of our capacity to love. She is also recently married, for the second time. “You go through the school of hard knocks and you learn a little bit,” says Sibbald, who lives in Ottawa. The Book of Love, subtitled Guidance in Affairs of the Heart, is a journey for three 30-something women seeking to find answers in current or future relationships.

The journey also features seven men and one wise self-help book. The main characters are Suzanne, who works for a documentary film agency and finds her marriage lacking in important ways; Erica, who’s single and has part-time jobs with an organic growers company and as a newspaper music critic; and Christine, who’s happily married, for the most part, but with no time for artistic expression because of where she lives. FAVOURITE CHAPTER Sibbald’s favourite chapter is the third, in which Suzanne’s stuck on a elevator. She has company, but finds herself contemplating the state of her marriage while unconsciously moving through Elisabeth Kubler-Ross’s famous five stages of grief − denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. “I like the complexity, but it can be read at a basic level,” says Sibbald, who doesn’t pretend to have all the answers. However,

she offers potential answers from a pre-publication version of a self-help book Erica finds at the racetrack. “It’s about love, but in the end it turns out it’s about the love our friends give us,” says Sibbald of the book that goes back and forth between segments of the self-help book and the lives of the three female friends. Love them or hate them, selfhelp books and lectures are part of a $10 billion self-help industry in the United States, points out Sibbald. Sibbald, who says these products “feed our desire to be perfect” and “offer false promises of perfection,” often makes fun of many self-help books, but admits to finding some gems during her research. With those gems, she plays the role of the wise aunty, but perhaps also the critical-thinking dispenser of self-help. She does so with a wide and appealing variety of paragraph lengths. Often a paragraph is just a word, like the number of the floor the elevator passes. Other times, they’re lengthier parts of the self-book book, like this one on relationships: Sex is a barometer of your

relationship’s health. During the fusing stage, those first couple of years, the sex is typically fantastic as you discover each other through physical intimacy. But the urgency, the intensity tends to diminish over time. You get used to each other. The sheen grows dull. Polishing requires work. Other paragraphs are used for discovering, describing, wondering or analyzing, as Suzanne does while trapped on the elevator at work: She thought about what was missing, what had been lost − not only trust but also the underlying emotional and physical intimacy that mitigates, softens the daily trials and grind of a life spent in proximity; the thing that allows you to pick up his dirty socks for the thousandth time without pause of complaint; pick them up with a knowing nod of your head and an inward smile at his foibles, which are, in every way, as much an accepted part of him as the things you first fell in love with. The 226-page book is available from General Store House Publishing of Renfrew, and bookstores. • Barbara Sibbald was editor in 1983-84 of the Arnprior Chron-

Barbara Sibbald is the author of The Book of Love and a past resident of the former Admaston Township. icle. Her first novel, Regarding Wanda, was shortlisted for the 2007 Ottawa Book Award. Also, she and Laura Eggerton won a Canadian Association of Journalists’ investigative journalism 2006 award for their Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) article on women’s difficulty gaining access to the morning-after-pill in Canadian pharmacies. For more details, visit www.barbarasibbald.com.

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STRIKE UP THE BAND Renfrew Collegiate Institute will be hosting a reunion this weekend highlighting students who entered Grade 9 in the years 1964 to 1969. Pictured is the 1970-71 school band, from left, back row, Penny Reddick, Jane Lindsay, Iva Tackman, Heather Edgar, Margy McGregor, Ann Denniston, Ruth Campbell, Bill Grys, Bernard Leclaire, Karen Edgar, Grace Handford, David Garvie, John Roberts and Andrew Visneskie; midddle row, Gwen Storie, Barb Findlay, Barbara Wallace, Mary Alice Enright, Leah Crozier, Jane Campbell, Debbie Donaldson, Neil Tait, Peggy-Lou Desilets, Mr. Dick Watson, Edythe Pender, H Foley, Linda Humphries, Pat Donnelly, Ann Stephens, Brian Davidson; and front row, Penny Troke, Marg Lindsay, Debbie Currie-Mills, Nancy Kasaboski, Kathy Lindsay, Julie Walsh, Lynn McLaughlin, Jo-Anne Fairfield, Lesley Fraser, Susan Cockburn.

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Catholic Women’s League hosts diocesan spring meeting

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The spring diocesan meeting of the CWL was held April 2 at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Renfrew. From left, the first three ladies are Workshop on Christian Family Life with Diocesan chairperson Lynne Kelly and Community Life Diocesan chairperson Nina Sullivan, and OLF parish chairperson Darlene Meleskie. The diocese, provincial and national chairs gave reports. Father Tait is the diocesan advisor and sits on council. He gave a brief report of upcoming changes in the liturgy.

On Saturday, April 2 Our Lady of Fatima Church hall was the gathering place of 74 members of the Pembroke Diocese Catholic Women’s League. The annual spring meeting is an information session and opportunity to share concerns and questions within the 33 councils that make up the Pembroke Diocese. CWL diocesan president Bev Drouin of St. Anthony’s Chalk River chaired the meeting that began at 9 a.m. Our Lady of Fatima CWL President Charlotte Cleroux welcomed everyone to the parish. Guest speaker Jason Dedo, director of faith formation and leadership development for thediocese, gave a power point presentation on What is Catechesis? and Who are Catechists? This adult evangelizing ministry of catechists, work with children and families as they journey toward the sacraments of initiation and reconciliation within the Catholic Church. A question-and-answer session with two Catechists, Kitty Brunke and Margaret Maloney, provided further information to the group. The delegation split into workshop groups each headed by a diocesan chair. At each station members were

brought up to date on provincial and national information. At that time the presidents held their own meeting to discuss further issues and changes forthcoming in the league. Mass was celebrated by Father Pat Tait, diocesan spiritual advisor. Following a delectable lunch reports were given by the treasurer, spiritual advisor, education and health, resolutions & legislation, community life, Christian family life, communications, organization, historian chairs and president. Father Tait outlined some of the changes in the Mass format that will be implemented by November of this year. Throughout the busy day coffee breaks and lunch was prepared and served by the ladies of the Community Life Committee at Our Lady of Fatima under the direction of Irene Rekowski. The day ended with confirmation of those planning to attend the Diocesan Convention on May 28th at St. Theresa’s Church in Temiscaming, Que. The meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m. with a social time. The CWL members theme for this year: Centred on Faith and Justice - Led by the Spirit was exemplified by the presence of those members in attendance with their enthusiasm and leadership.

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SUPPORT FOR SENIORS The Renfrew Tea Room holds an annual Customer Appreciation Day in support of Renfrew and Area Seniors Home Support. This year’s event April 9 raised $775.30. From left are Janice McQuade, Andrew McQuade and Susan Somerville of the Tea Room, Seniors Home Support executive director Judy Ewart, and Kaila Schimmens of the Tea Room. “You guys get us off to a flying start for our new fiscal year,” Ewart said. The Tea Room already plans to run another customer appreciation day for the same cause again next year.

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Randy Foster will host a Fiddling Extravaganza on Sunday, May 15 at the Renfrew Legion starting at 2 p.m. This year’s guests include a number of young up and coming fiddlers and stepdancers: Natalie Harrison: Natalie is 14 years old and has been playing the violin since she was three years old. She has been fiddling for six years and step dancing for five. Natalie is in the Strings program at De la Salle High School. She studies dance with Rebecca Westman and fiddle with Chad Wolfe and also dances with the Chad Wolfe School of Dance and Music. Tessa and Ella Bangs: Sisters Tessa and Ella each began playing the fiddle and step-dancing around the age of five. Since that time, they have played an active role in the Ottawa Valley fiddle and step-dancing scene, performing in shows for delighted audiences and competing at contests throughout Ontario, the Maritimes and in the northern United States. Most recently Tessa and Ella spent three and a half years touring around the world with Cirque du Soleil. During their travels, they had the opportunity to share their music at traditional music sessions in Portugal, Spain, Belgium, England, Scotland, Ireland, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Colombia. They are now

excited to be back home and look forward to the musical adventures that await them in the years ahead. Triple Trouble: Triple Trouble is the Mullan sisters: Michaela, 13, Molly, 11, and Marley, 10. They are accomplished musicians featuring fiddle, piano, cello and step dancing in their shows. They perform at many community functions and use their talents to support children’s charities including the Children’s Wish Foundation and CHEO. For the past two years they have performed with Canadian legend Wayne Rostad in his show title, Christmas in the Valley. The girls are members of the Chad Wolfe Stepdancers, a competitive step dancing team, and they all play in ensemble groups with Ottawa Youth Orchestra Academy. The girls love to fiddle and have been successful in many competitions in Canada and the United States. They have been fortunate to have learned a few tips from renowned fiddle players Natalie MacMaster, the Leahy family and Calvin Vollrath, to name a few. With music as their passion you will find them at concerts, music festivals, fiddle camps and jamming with their friends. The afternoon will finish with Bruce Armitage and Randy Foster performing a

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and choreographer Chantale Katkewich. In October 2003 Mahusky released his CD Lawrence Mahusky Live! – a collection of musical theatre hits. Mahusky describes his acting and singing roles in stage productions as his second career, with his first being educational assistant at Queen Elizabeth Public School in Renfrew. Currently he is teaching 2011 spring professional drama classes on Saturdays April 3 to June 18 at the Renfrew Parks and Recreation program Step into the Spotlight. For more information regarding the drama classes, call 613-432-3131. “Catch our spirit... come to the show,” Mahusky says. Performances are June 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 at 7:30 p.m. and June 5 and 12 matinees are at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at the Centrepointe Theatre Box Office, 101 Centrepointe Theatre in Nepean. Charge by phone at 1-866752-5231, 1-613-580-2700 or online at www.centrepointetheatre.com. Parking is free.

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QUINCY ALWAYS WELCOME Quincy, the Bonnechere Manor’s pet therapy dog, shares time with resident Roma Wilkins. Quincy’s owner, Christine Short, works for Bell Aliant and volunteers with Quincy at the Manor every Monday evening, bringing joy to the residents. Bell Aliant recognizes their employees’ volunteer efforts in their community by making donations to the causes they support. This week they brought a donation of $500. This is Bell Aliant’s third consecutive $500 donation to the Bonnechere Manor because of the hours Quincy and Christine volunteer. The money goes directly back to the residents in programs and program aids.

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Marie Brydges placed second in the Area Table Topics Contest in Arnprior. The Renfrew resident was representing the Valley Vintage Toastmasters, while Fran Watson of the Pembroke toastmasters club took top honours. Third went to Maurice Cole of the Deep River club Lynne Kobus of the Renfrew club participated in the table topics and international speech events. First place in the International Speech Contest went to Shea Antle of the Chalk River Labs, while Lenore Whelan of Arnprior took second and Cole was third.

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QUAIL CREEK SUPPORTS RVH The Quail Creek Retirement Centre held its second annual fashion show March 26, and another successful event it was. Proceeds of $2,500 from the day were handed over to Renfrew Victoria Hospital for the CT Scan unit. Barb Desilets, centre, director of development and community relations at RVH receives the cheque from Quail Creek administrator Bev Powell, left, and Susan McGregor, community relations manager at Quail Creek.

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JIM FERGUSON Any number of emergencies can occur at any time, at work, at home or when you are travelling. Floods, storms, fires, power outages, accidents at home and on our highways can be prevented from becoming life-threatening events if you are prepared. Your first responsibility is to develop a plan that applies to your situation. Each family member must understand the part they will play in carrying out the plan in an emergency.

Communication with family, friends, co-workers and emergency services is essential. Cell phones, Blackberrys, texting devices, tablet devices and laptops are invaluable to maintain contact. Phone numbers should be taped to your emergency kit. Your emergency kit should include enough food, water and medical supplies for 72 hours. Canned food, energy bars and dried foods do not spoil and are nourishing. A flashlight and batteries, candles and

matches (or a lighter), mechanical or battery powered radio, first aid kit (including special medications), a road map, money in coins and small bills and a copy of your evacuation plan should be packed in an easy-to-carry container. It is important to store the kit where is easily accessible. Emergencies specific to your situation

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1. Property-2011-04: To supply a wide format scanner at the County Administration Building, 9 International Drive, Pembroke, Ontario. 2. Property-2011-05: To supply a portable man-lift and appropriate training of personnel at the County Administration Building, 9 International Drive, Pembroke, Ontario. 3. Property-2011-06: To supply materials and labour to clean existing supply plenums, return plenums and associated distribution ductwork at the County Administration Building, 9 International Drive, Pembroke, Ontario. 4. Property-2011-07: To supply materials and labour to replace existing ﬁxed in-place ventilation louvers with automatic self-closing louvers at the County Administration Building, 9 International Drive, Pembroke, Ontario. 5. Property-2011-08: To supply materials and labour to install handicap door operators on existing doors (main entrance and public washrooms) at the County Administration Building, 9 International Drive, Pembroke, Ontario. 6. Property-2011-10: To supply materials and labour to remove and replace existing VCT (ﬂoor tiles) in select entrance areas and stairwells at the County Administration Building, 9 International Drive, Pembroke, Ontario. 7. Property-2011-11: To supply materials and labour to replace existing thermo pane window glass in select areas of the County Administration Building, 9 International Drive, Pembroke, Ontario.

Landﬁll Site Attendant position for two days per week. Occasionally required to operate heavy equipment, i.e. CAT Loader and/or Bomag Refuse Compactor. Copy of job description available upon request. Please direct all applications in writing to the undersigned no later than Thursday, May 12th at 1:00 p.m. clearly marked Landﬁll Site Attendant Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Renfrew marathoner conquers Mount Kilimanjaro PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

What were you doing between Feb. 23 and March 8? For Renfrew’s Hughie Nolan, that time frame provided a few experiences of a lifetime. On Feb. 27, the owner of Stardust Upholstery ran his sixth marathon with Team Diabetes since he first participated in a 42-kilometre event at the age of 60 in 2006. He was in Africa running in Tanzania at the Kilimanjaro Marathon. It can be said that Nolan ran, as the saying goes, that extra mile or, in this case, that extra kilometre. Checking his GPS from about the 12-kilometre mark on, Nolan couldn’t figure out why his own calculations and the signs along the 42-kilometre route were always one kilometre off. He found out after the finish, his GPS was right all along. “They made a mistake. It (the marathon) was actually 43 kilometres. “It was hot,” Nolan added of the gruelling event. “I finished in six hours and 58 minutes. People said it (the route) started around 5,000 metres above sea level and went up to close to 6,000 metres.” “There were about 258 people in the full marathon. We started at 6:30 in the morning when it was cooler.” Roads weren’t blocked off, and Nolan

said that made for quite an experience with kids, cars, and goats and other animals along the route. “Kids would ask you for three or four dollars so they could run. They wanted the bib. Our group got together and sponsored 21 kids.” That was on Sunday. Two days later on Tuesday, March 1, Nolan and seven others began a six-day climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. “It was a challenge,” Nolan said, “5,900 metres, over 19,000 feet.” A diabetic, Nolan said that bothered him on the first day. He was made aware before the trip that he might experience some difficulty in the higher altitudes because of the consequent lack of oxygen. “On one day, we hiked for 17 hours,” he added. Nolan said the others in his group also had their difficulties, but he was proud of the efforts put in by all. “Eight people started the climb, and eight people finished,” he exclaimed. “It was probably my biggest challenge yet,” he added. Nolan may run in the Ottawa Race Weekend next month, and is thinking of running the New York Marathon with daughter Charleen. “There are a few things I’d like to do,” he adds. “Maybe the marathon at Mount Everest.” Hughie Nolan stands at Africa’s highest point, at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro, with a But he stresses, running in the maraTown of Renfrew flag. thon, not climbing it.

Military Run to pass through Renfrew May 5 Lead organizer and sponsor Commissionaires Ottawa, in partnership with Canadian Forces Base Petawawa and Canadian Forces Support Unit (Ottawa), is organizing the fourth annual Run for Families. On May 5 about 20 commissionaires and 20 military personnel will leave from Parliament Hill in Ottawa and run relaystyle (sometimes as a group, and sometimes branching off into smaller groups) through Arnprior, Renfrew and the Township of McNab-Braeside. The stop in Renfrew will be about 2:20 p.m. at the town hall. The next day, on May 6, they will run through the Township of Whitewater Region, the City of Pembroke, and into Petawawa where they will cross the finish line at a Red Friday Rally hosted by Red Friday Ladies Lisa Miller and Karen Boire. See Military Run, Page 25

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MVP PERFORMANCE Renfrew’s Drew Anderson made his presence felt during 2010-11, his first full season with the Ottawa Junior Seniors in the Tier 1 Central (Junior) Hockey League. The former Junior B Timberwolf centre was named an assistant captain with the Senators before the regular season began, and was honoured once again when presented with the Junior Senators most valuable player award for the past year at the club’s season-closing banquet in March. Anderson also posted a teamleading 67 points on 29 goals and 38 assists in 62 games. Anderson’s next regular-season game with the Junior Senators will be his 100th.

The Ottawa Senator’s American Hockey League affiliate Binghamton Senators pulled off a rare feat in the opening round of the AHL playoffs. All four Bingo wins in their seven-game triumph over the Manchester Monarchs came in overtime. That has only happened once in the National Hockey League. You have to go all the way back to the 1951 Toronto Maple Leafs in the Stanley Cup final. That year, Toronto finished second in the six-team loop, and the Montreal Canadiens third. All five games in the final required extra time with the Leafs winning four. That was capped by Bill Barilko’s Cupwinning goal at 2:53 of overtime in game five at Maple Leaf Gardens. Since you’d have to be upwards of 70 years of age to remember first-hand, any history of this series, with the assistance of The Tragically Hip and their song Fifth-Mission Cap, let me help you out. Bill Barilko disappeared that summer. He was on a fishing trip,

PETER CLARK PETER’S PUTTERINGS The last goal he ever scored won the Leafs the Cup, They didn’t win another until 1962 ,the year he was discovered. Barilko played five seasons and was a part of four Stanley Cup championship teams. Battle Royale: Someone asked me if I’d be up in time for the Royal Wedding at 3 a.m. this Friday. I said: Only if the triple overtime is over by then. Headline of the week: After Chicago’s 7-2 and 5-0 wins to claw back into their series with Vancouver, one paper bellowed ‘Blackhawks lead Canucks two games to three.’ * * * Boston’s last appearance in a Stanley Cup final was against Edmonton in 1990. The Oilers prevailed in five games. And for this week: Name the only member of the 2010-11 Vancouver Canucks who owns a Stanley Cup ring.

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Styles clipped in ladies hoops ROB WARREN Ladies Spring Basketball

It was a tough night for Signature Styles basketball team. They arrived for a doubleheader (first games of the season) with only five players. After only a few minutes of play, one player was forced to leave with young-son problems. This left the Styles to play the rest of the game with only four players. Attending to blisters, plus occasional rest needs, left Styles playing some minutes with only three. Signature Styles held an 11-5 lead over Dunbar Petroleum late in the first half but fell back to trail 15-13 at the break. They stayed close (23-19) for another quarter but ran out of gas near the end and lost 37-21. Dunbar Petroleum was only 3of-16 from the line compared to 8-of-14 for Styles. Sam Debruyn led nine Dunbar scorers with 11 points. Signature Styles had six players for the next game and were in it to the end. Trailing Aikenhead’s by only two at half time, Styles took the lead early in the second half before both teams caught a second wind in the last five minutes. Clutch shooting by both teams resulted in numerous lead changes and an exciting 35-34 victory for Aikenhead’s. Amanda Hoare and Allison Clarke led their respective teams

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Renfrew Minor Hockey Association requires COMPETITIVE COACHES in Atom, Peewee, Bantam, Minor Midget and Major Midget levels for the 2011 - 2012 hockey season! 1. Completed application form 2. Proof of minimum of Development 1 or Intermediate Level Coaching Certificate 3. Proof of Risk Management “Speak Out” Certification 4. Criminal Reference Check (Local Police)

Frances Lemke Co-operators led the Reunions for most of the game, including 14-12 at half time. One minute of play was all the Reunions needed to preserve their undefeated streak. Knotted at 16 with 11 minutes remaining, the Reunions netted three baskets in less than a minute. The Co-operators closed the gap to 22-20 before the Reunions closed them out 31-23. Mae Donohue hit 10 of her 14 points in the second half.

Dunbar Petroleum surprised the Co-operators when Sam Debruyn hit three consecutive baskets followed by two treys by Erin Kennedy to take a 12-3 lead. The Co-operators tied it at 19 just before the half and the battle was on. The Co-operators out-pointed the petroleum squad 16-9 in the second half to take the game 3531. Erin Kennedy finished with 12 points, all from behind the arc.

COACHES NEEDED!

Applications must include:

REUNIONS STRETCHES WIN STREAK

DUNBAR’S VICTORIOUS

Mack MacKenzie Motors is pleased to welcome Shane Lambert to our sales team. Renfrew born and raised, Shane brings over 11 years of professional yet personal automotive experience. He looks forward to many more years of serving all his past and future customers here at MacKenzie Motors. Shane can be contacted at 613-432-3684 or slambert@nrtco.net Drop by 547 New St. in Renfrew. 464891 Welcome aboard Shane!

VALLEY GOLF GROUP DISCOUNT BOOKS $60

3 FREE ROUNDS plus over $400 in savings Available at Dragonﬂy Proshop 613-432-3838 455 Opeongo Road • RR #2 • Renfrew, ON K7V 3Z5 613-432-3838 • 1.888.275-3838 www.dragonﬂygolf.com 456916

Application forms may be downloaded from www.renfrewminorhockey.ca and sent to : RENFREW MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION, Attention: Coach Selection, c/o The President P.O. Box 184, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 4A3 DEADLINE — Cut off for Competitive Coaching is May 31st. INTERVIEW DATE — Applicants will be contacted with interview date. *Renfrew Minor Hockey reserves the right to extend the date in absence of suitable applicants. VOLUNTEERS INTERESTED IN HOUSE LEAGUE COACHING/TRAINING ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY BY AUGUST 1ST

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The Renfrew and Arnprior wrestling clubs are working together to host the Eastern Canadian Novice (age 9-10), and Kids (age 11-12) Festival and the Bantam (age 13-14) Championships at Renfrew’s Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre May 7 and 8. Wrestlers from across Ontario and all eastern Canadian teams will converge on Renfrew Friday, May 6 to register and weigh-in. The host clubs will provide a banquet Friday. In the evening there will be an Ontario coaches meeting followed by an Eastern Canadian coaches meeting, notes Shane Smith, head committee convenor of the tournament. The clubs expect 250 to 300 wrestlers will compete in the two- day event and bring with them coaches, managers, officials, and parents. These will lodge in Renfrew, Arnprior and as far away as Pembroke and Ottawa but should bring many customers to local business in our

two communities. Renfrew hosted this event in 1996 and is well remembered for the outstanding tournament that they ran. The tournament will feature a Hill Billy/Red Neck dance on Saturday night at the AFAC Wing. Tournament awards for the younger wrestlers will be presented Sunday at 9 a.m. and for the bantams immediately after the last match on Sunday, about 2:30 p.m. Spectators are encouraged to come out and cheer on their local wrestlers. Entry to the event is only $3 daily or $5 for a weekend pass. The Renfrew club has captured at least one team title for the past 15 consecutive years and is looking for 16. Last year, while competing in New Brunswick, Renfrew captured four team titles. Six titles will be up for grabs, including a male and female title in each age division. The clubs have been working and planning this event for the past year. They are ready to enjoy the weekend’s wrestling and the Renfrew and Arnprior hospitality.

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April 28, 2011 - The Renfrew Mercury

Renfrew to host Eastern Canada Wrestling May 7-8

Sports

The Renfrew Mercury - April 28, 2011

NEW LOOK FOR ‘GATORS IN ADMASTON Admaston Public School’s volleyball teams have replaced their ages-old uniforms with new ones, which were purchased by Farrell’s Installation owners Blair and Lana Farrell. Students received the uniforms just before their tournament with Central Public and Queen Elizabeth Public schools. The Admaston Alligators Number 1 and 2 teams played in the final won by No. 1. From left, in the front row, are Team 1 members Ryan Pettigrew, Nathan Plunkett, Georgia Clemmer, Katie Hill, Brandon Hanniman, Reid Hall, Madison Stroud and Mason Dean. All of the Team 2 players are in the back row. From left are assistant coach and scorekeeper Moira Bennett, coach Karyn Martin, Dawson Brown, Mikayla Perry, Craig Hiderman, Liam Forgie, Brendan Barber, Mackenzie Perry, Rebecca Coulterman, Blair Farrell of Farrell’s Installation and Nick Bovair. Mercury photo by Steve

Newman

Fundraiser Concert For Japan Come out and dance the night away with 50’s & 60’s Rock n’ Roll and Country Classics

Performed by Matthew Beauchamp

Now Open

Hunter Safety

The Renfrew Fish and Game Club is sponsoring a hunter safety course and Canadian firearms safety course in May. The dates for the Renfrew course are May 12 and 13 from 5-9 p.m. and May 14 and 15 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 20-hour combined course can be taken by anyone 12 years and older. The course must be taken by anyone wishing to get his or her first hunting version of their Outdoors Card or an Apprenticeship Hunting Card. Also available is the opportunity for anyone 18 years or older to challenge the Federal Firearms Test to obtain their Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL). Instructor Kevin White encourages students to take these courses early in the year so they can get their licences by hunting season. The course fee of $195 includes manuals and exams. For more information, or to register, call White at 613-432-5192.

Helen’s Fries

Wed. ~ Sun. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Try the valley‛s best All Beef Burgers Hot Dog, Sausage, Pogo or a Poutine We‛re much more than Fries.

Friday May 6 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Renfrew Legion

1716 Calabogie Rd. in Burnstown

30 Raglan St. South Tickets $10.00 at the door There will be food served

The Muskellunge

For more information please contact Bonnie & Jim Keefe 464969

Sean Landsman, a Master’s student at Carleton University will be giving us an exciting and passionate presentation on one of our top local predators…the Muskellunge. Their niche as apex predators makes them extremely important to our local aquatic systems. We will learn about their biology, distribution and preferred habitats as well as proper handling procedures and methods that anglers can use to help conserve this magniﬁcent species.

(613) 432-2745

Mercury photo by Peter Clark

The ladies auxiliary at the Royal Canadian Legion Renfrew Branch 148 held its darts awards night April 21. In the front row from left, are Sheila Riopelle, Candy Enright, Lianne Lariviere and Lois Murphy; and standing Kayla Enright, Cathy Buzzell, Brittney Wolfe, Diana Beatty, Diane Foster and Rose LaFont. Idena Durocher and Helen McPeak are missing from the photo.

Riopelle, Enright duo leads way in Legion ladies darts PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

The Royal Canadian Legion Renfrew Branch 148 ladies auxiliary handed out its awards for the 2010-11 dart season in the Legion hall April 21. Capturing the first-place title this year was the team of Sheila Riopelle and Candy Enright. Finishing second were Lianne Lariviere and Idena Durocher; third, Diane Foster and Diana Beatty; fourth, Cathy Buzzell and Kayla Enright; fifth, Lois

Murphy and Brittney Wolfe; and sixth, Rose LaFont and Helen McPeak. Individuals honours were: • 180: Diane Foster and Kayla Enright (two each). • High score: Candy Enright 156. • High takeout: Lois Murphy. • Most take outs: Lianne Lariviere. • Bull’s-eye takeout: Idena Durocher. • Skunk (no score): Sheila Riopelle.

ESTATE CRAFTER SALE Workshop Wonders (G. Boose) VENDORS ONLY – APRIL 28 Large quantity of wool and ﬁbre material, some completed and some unﬁnished. Large quantity of accessory EG. Paints, approx 200 tubes, 40 paint brushes, buttons, eyes, wicker baskets, bows, pine cones, bird houses, deer, many crafter items too small to mention. Knitting needles.

MACNAMARA FIELD NATURALISTS’ CLUB ARNPRIOR DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL 59 OTTAWA STREET

Tuesday, May 3rd at 7:30 p.m. Members FREE, guests $5

YARD SALE APRIL 29 & 30 TV set, table and 4 chairs, patio doors, French doors, CD cabinet, 10x10 show tent, small fridge. BIG BLACK TRAILER 10 Peter, corner of Munroe 463257

The Macnamara Field Naturalists’ Club promotes the understanding and preservation of nature in the Ottawa Valley. This registered charity is supported by its members and the local business community. If you are interested in becoming a recognized supporter of the MFNC please contact info@mfnc.ca or visit www.mfnc.ca 464428

Sports

From Page 22 The Beachburg stop is Friday, May 6 at 7:30 a.m. at the Beachburg-La Passe Road intersection. All seven public assembly points between and including Ottawa and Petawawa are open to the public.

Funds raised by Commissionaires Ottawa will support Child Care Programs managed by the Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre (PMFRC) and the Military Family Resource Centre-National Capital Region (MFRC-NCR).

Starting May 2, 2011

Water Sample Bottles

used for private drinking water systems will be available for

NEW

Pickup/Drop-off at

McNab/Braeside Municipal Ofﬁce Mercury photo by Peter Clark

Renfrew County and District Health Unit 613-735-8654 Ext. 555 / 1-800-267-1097 for futher information

The Corporation of the Town of Renfrew

Derby a boost to community

Treasurer Don Storie and members of the Castleford Charity Ice Fishing Derby committee were guests at the Horton Township Recreation Committee meeting April 13, and they brought with them a sack of cash in the form of three cheques. Proceeds from this past spring’s sixth annual charity ice fishing derby were presented to the Dare to Care Telethon for the Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Care Coach, Hospice Renfrew and Horton recreation for the rink roof fund. Each of the three organizations received $2,000. Storie, Castleford Charity Ice Fishing Committee secretary Val Miller and fishing committee members Brandice Wasmund, Derek Mosley and Brent Schultz made the presentations to Horton Mayor Don Eady, recreation chair Margaret Whyte, Dennis Harrington of the Dare to Care Telethon and Hospice Renfrew fundraising chair Jo-Anne Dowdall-Brown

and board member Connie Legg. “The Castleford Ice Fishing Derby Committee would like to thank the Horton community and surrounding areas for generously supporting our charity event and braving the weather conditions that were not favourable,” Storie said. “Again, the generosity of our sponsors was overwhelming this year. The derby committee thanks them for their commitment to our charity event and making it another successful year.” The www.castlefordicefishingderby. com website lists all the sponsors and derby prize winners, draw winners and pictures taken during the event, Storie added. “The derby committee was certainly inspired by everyone’s support and looks forward to planning for next year.” The seventh annual Castleford Charity Ice Fishing Derby is scheduled for an earlier date in 2010, during the Family Day Weekend.

2011 LEAF AND YARD WASTE CURB SIDE REMOVAL SCHEDULE The Spring leaf and yard waste removal service will be provided for three weeks commencing the week of April 18th, May 2nd, and May 16th. Note: The pick up for the spring service will begin on the Monday of each week.

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SPORT RENFREW MAKES IT HAPPEN Sport Renfrew made a pair of presentations during a Sunday night bingo in April at the AFAC Wing. Tanya Vincent accepts $200 from Sport Renfrew rep Lou Belleville on behalf of her son Braedon for minor hockey. Sylvia Pudsey received $500 for daughter Virginia to attend a special summer camp.

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2508 Russett Dr., R.R. #2, Arnprior Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday before 10:45 a.m.

The Castleford Charity Ice Fishing Derby committee presented $2,000 to each of three organizations at the Horton Township Recreation meeting April 13. Receiving funds were the Dare to Care Telethon for the Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Care Coach; Hospice Renfrew and Horton Recreation for the rink roof fund. Seated from left are Horton Recreation chair Margaret Whyte, Castleford Charity Ice Fishing Committee treasurer Don Storie, and ice fishing committee secretary Val Miller. Standing are Brent Schultz of the ice fishing committee; Dennis Harrington of the Dare to Care Telethon; Derek Mosley, ice fishing committee; Horton Mayor Don Eady; Brandice Wasmund of the ice fishing committee, and Hospice Renfrew board member Connie Legg and hospice fundraising chair Jo-Anne Dowdall-Brown. The seventh annual Castleford Charity Ice Fishing Derby will be earlier in 2010, taking place in February on the Saturday just before Family Day.

Must be 18 years of age or older to attend Proceeds are put back into the Community!

Watch for Mother’s Day ad in next week’s paper

April 28, 2011 - The Renfrew Mercury

Military Run: Passes through Renfrew May 5

The Renfrew Mercury - April 28, 2011

NATURE

A plump of loons on Ottawa River Roy and Gayle Olmstead phoned us about the 17 common loons that were on the Ottawa River near their home and Frank and Ruth miller sent us the following email. Hi Jim and Ila. There are 17 loons between our place and our neighbours, Roy and Gayle Olmstead on the Ottawa River at Lacroix Bay near Lapasse. In the 14 years we have been here, we have seen one or two, but never this many in one area. Is this normal behaviour for loons? It is definitely a beautiful thing to see! Frank and Ruth Miller, Roy and Gayle Olmstead It is extremely unusual to see this number of common loons in the one plump (the term used for an assemblage of loons). Such flocks are usually composed of mated pairs and birds that have returned from the Atlantic coast after about five years away from the lake where they were born. As the season progresses the mated pairs will go to their private lake to nest. Plumps may remain together for the summer if members do not nest, have a nest failure or are single birds.

Mercury photo by Lucy Hass

A male common loon in full breeding plumage. AN UNUSUAL DUCK We received pictures of an unusual duck last Sunday morning from Keith Le Chasseur. The pictures were taken near Cassellman on the Castor River on April 23. The duck, a Muscovy duck, is a domestic breed from the southern states. This bird is likely an escapee from an exotic bird owner’s flight pen. In the spring the males will escape and go in search of mates. Muscovy ducks come in a variety of colours; seldom are there more than two with the same feather pattern. The bare, nobby red face is diagnostic. The domestic breeds have more white than the semi “wild” varieties. Black, white, brown, and tan are the usual combinations. Muscovy ducks do not produce a protective oil for their feathers and do not survive unprotected in our climate. When they go to any open water, ice forms on their feathers and they cannot fly. They usually die of exposure or drowning. There are several Muscovy owners in the Renfrew area. BLUEBIRDS ARRIVE This past week the bluebirds

JIM FERGUSON SCENE FROM THE HAWK’S EYE finally arrived or returned with a mate to their nest sites. Mary Turcotte, Mary Steele and ourselves saw them arrive Easter weekend. Trish Mahoney Laska sent us this information about the birds’ arrival at their home. Good morning Jim and Ila: Just to let you know that I have a pair of bluebirds checking out the boxes. (Bromley/Admaston near Cobden). On Wednesday (snowy day) they were feeding off my compost pile. I think they were after the bits of squash I had put in there the night before. I also have swallows claiming another bluebird box and about two weeks ago when the sap was still running, we spotted another bluebird (male) near Cold Creek Road and Mink Lake. Any suggestions what to feed them during this cold spell? Thanks. Hi Trish: The single males seen earlier in the season were very likely scouts, adult males that arrive early to check out their nest sites. They remain for a few days and if conditions are not suitable they will leave and return a week or two later. As to feeding them, any fruit that is sweet, such as the squash. Meal worms are also a favourite. Pet stores carry them. A BUSY FEEDER Susan and Mike Siroski have a good variety of birds at their feeder. Chickadees, goldfinches, nuthatches, juncos, hairy and downy woodpeckers, the black hoard all come in to feed. When only starlings, crackles, redwinged blackbirds and cowbirds remain at your feeders it is time to stop feeding. HUMMINGBIRDS We can expect them to arrive any time after April 27. They have arrived in some areas already but the main wave will not arrive until the first week of May. The sugar water should be half water and half sugar because the birds will need more energy during the cold nights. SPECIAL NOTES Ron and Sybil Ferguson have two pair of purple finches feeding on sunflower seeds, and a northern harrier is searching the fields for mice. Roger and Shirley Leith saw a snowy owl on highway 132. Shirley says the birds are in the area every spring on their way north. Bill and JoAnne Wendt saw several kestrels on a drive to Osceola. Enjoy your birding. The best is yet to come. Jim and Ila Ferguson, 5313 River Road, RR 5, Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 3Z8; phone 613-4322738 or email jamesh@nrtco.net.

Spring turkey season opens until May 31 April 25 marked the start of wild turkey hunting in much of southern Ontario. It runs until May 31, including Sundays in municipalities that support Sunday gun hunting. The Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) and the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) commend the tens of thousands of outdoor enthusiasts who will take to the field in celebration of our outdoor heritage, but remind all hunters to put safety first, and respect private property. “Maintaining a good relationship with landowners is essential if we hope to hunt on private property in the future,” says OFAH executive director, Mike Reader. “Our officers always investigate reports of

trespassing,” said OCOA president, Mike Duncan. “We encourage those hunting responsibly to protect their right to hunt by reporting illegal activity, such as hunting on or from rights of way, on public roads, or within 400 meters of where bait has been deposited. This will help keep everyone safe during the hunt.”

NOW OPEN!!!

Church Services Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church

The Renfrew Presbyterian Church

Ministers: The Reverends Brian and Alison Sharpe Organist: Mrs. Elizabeth Brumm, H.B.Mus., A.R.CT.(2) SUNDAY, MAY 1 10:00 a.m. – Worship Nursery Care Available Sunday School 10:00 a.m. If transportation is needed, please call Shirley at the Website: http://www.tsarenfrew.ca Church Ofﬁce 432-5452.

291 Plaunt St. S. Rev. Heather Kinkaid Rev. Barry Goodwin Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Wheelchair Accessible Loop Hearing System Upgraded Sound System Church Ofﬁce 613-432-2285 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call if transportation required

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St. James Lutheran 66 Elgin Ave. E. 432-5078 Pastor Bonnie Scharf

Wheelchair Accessibility EVERYONE WELCOME Come join us in worship

SUNDAY, MAY 1

“I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the Lord’s house’.” (Psalm 122:1) Good News Bible

Hebron Christian Reformed Church

432-4266 Rev. Tom Smith

39 Winners Circle Drive Arnprior, Suite 102

613-622-1700 Dr. Janice Scott gilliesgrovevet@gmail.com

_____________________________ 9:30 – Worship with Holy Communion _____________________________ Renfrew Baptist Church Corner of Plaunt & Railway

Pastor David Tigchelaar SUNDAY, MAY 1 433-3598 10:00 – Worship Cable Channel 22 431 Albert St. Sundays 11 am & 3 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. Worship Service – Nursery Available Bible Study, Wednesday 7 p.m. All Are Welcome Sunday School During Service _____________________________ Coffee Break The Anglican Women’s Interfaith Bible Study Wednesday mornings Church of Canada From 10:00 -11:30 a.m. ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE Story Hour and Nursery for Corner Argyle St. at Patrick Children 5 yrs. and under Available Phone 432-3062 Ministry Everyone is welcome _____________________________ Rev’d. Cathy McCaig with the

Castleford United Church

www.gilliesgrovevet.ca Mon. 8-6, Tues. 8-5, Wed. 8-8, Thurs. 8-5, Fri. 8-6

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✓ On May 2, Vote

Eric Burton NDP

members of the Parish. SUNDAY, MAY 1

8:00 a.m. – Morning Worship and Sermon 3875 River Road Rev. Dr. Richard Hollingsworth 11:00 a.m. – Morning Worship and Sermon Sunday 9:00 a.m. Come and Worship _____________________________ Worship Sunday School The Roman Catholic _____________________________

Elmwood Bible Chapel 200 Francis St. 432-4572 432-3087 Wednesday 7:30 p.m. – Bible Study, Prayer SUNDAY, MAY 1

9:30 a.m. – The Lord’s Supper 11:00 a.m. – Family Bible Hour and Sunday School _____________________________

The Salvation Army 8 Argyle St. at Munroe Corps Ofﬁcer/Pastor SUNDAY SERVICE 10 A.M. Women’s Ministry Men’s Ministry Bible Study 613-432-7721 All Are Welcome! 434636 _____________________________

Community

OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH 100 Lisgar Avenue, West 432-8525 Saturday 7:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH 331 Plaunt Street, South 432-5825 Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m. _____________________________

Calabogie Bible Fellowship Congregational Church 538 Mill St., Calabogie, ON Pastor Bill & Diane Grifﬁths Sunday 10:30 a.m. Worship Sunday School

Eric Burton and the NDP Stand Up for: ✓ Dignity for our seniors and veterans ✓ More and better-paying jobs ✓ Better public health care ✓ A clean environment ✓ Family farms and forestry workers

Please vote: YOU count! For more information, to get a sign or for a ride to the poll, please visit our website at www.ericburton.org or phone 613-585-6071 (Pembroke) or 613-620-5348 (Arnprior/Renfrew)

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Incumbent Conservative candidate Cheryl Gallant, at right, speaks with supporter Christine McNaughton at the Renfrew campaign headquarters official opening.

Liberal candidate Christine Tabbert speaks with participants at the woodlot owners’ association meeting in Eganville. “Forestry is such an important thing in this area and it’s a really important industry and I think there’s a really bright future for it,” she said. “I’m really excited about hopefully participating and being some sort of help in getting the industry back on its feet here and getting it moving forward into the next part of its bright future.”

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Come watch the Paramedics, Renfrew & Area OPP, Dispatch Units - Renfrew, Douglas, Horton, and McNab Fire Services - Renfrew Hospital all compete for the best BBQ Ribs in Renfrew!

NDP candidate Eric Burton and his children care for the Renfrew County environment.

Renfrew’s Yummy Green Party candidate Rosanne Van Schie poses against a very fitting green backdrop.

Independent candidate Hec Clouthier does it his way, vowing to stand up for the residents of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke.

Turnout high at local advance polls Continued from Page 4 More than 676,000 Canadians voted Easter Friday and more than 823,000 Easter Monday, representing the two busiest days of advance voting ever. “There was a higher than expected turnout this past weekend at the advance polls,” said Chief Electoral Officer of Canada, Marc Mayrand. “We thank voters for their patience and field staff for their responsiveness.” In the 2008 election, the total turnout in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke was 63.6 per cent with 47,314 votes cast, down from 69.2 per cent two years earlier when 52,064 voters cast their ballots. Of particular interest to O’Neill were reports from Eastern Ontario polling officers noting a higher turnout of young people at the polls. Hopefully the efforts to engage young people in the process are paying off, she

said, quipping that “maybe we should have asked Rick Mercer to help earlier.” (Mercer’s rant on youth voting is being credited for inspiring a rise in youth interest across the country in the election.) O’Neill said although there’s no way to know if the increased turnout will translate to a higher turnout on election day, Elections Canada officials are pleased by the advance poll turnout. “It was heartwarming to see all the people out to vote.” O’Neill said people took obviously took advantage of being off work to vote on the Friday and Monday holidays. Weather also likely played a role in the turnout, she said, noting Friday and Monday were nice days and Saturday was mostly rainy. Other than the early lineups, voting went smoothly, she said. “We appreciate the patience of people who had to wait.”

Rib Challenge Saturday May 7th 11:00 am ~ 2:00 pm at the Renfrew Paramedic Base 450 O’Brien Road $ 00

5 Rib Dinner!

Free Ice Cream from Tracey’s Dairy Kidz Zone by Child’s Paradise Hot dogs & hamburgers All proceeds to purchase Community Deﬁbrillators

April 28, 2011 - The Renfrew Mercury

ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL

The Renfrew Mercury - April 28, 2011

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These spots have something special in store for Mom!

Celebrate Mother’s Day Sunday, May 8th

Mother’s Day ALL DAY BUFFET SUNDAY, MAY 8th

Huge Buffet with Many Hot and Cold items BREAKFAST 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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DINNER 3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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CLOTHES SHOPS

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Mother’s Day Brunch Buffet

Renfrew Golf Club

Treat your Mom to a delicious buffet including:

Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday May 8th, 2011 Seatings 9:00 am - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Carved roast beef au jus Maple glazed leg of ham White wine mussels Roast Cuban pork loin Baked potato Rice pilafe Rosemary roast potatoes Fluffy scrambled eggs Bacon and sausage Home fries Baileys raisin bread french toast Pesto & sundried tomato penne pasta salad Potato and bacon salad Caesar salad Fruit Platter Assorted desserts & Pastries Coffee and Tea $ 21.95 Children $8.95 Reservations: 613-432-2485 extn. 224

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For everything a mother does and for all the love she gives, we honor her on Mother’ Day. We’d like to thank our area moms for so carefully raising the next generation of doctors, athletes, philanthropists, fathers and mothers. We wish each and every one of you a wonderful and happy Mother’s Day ﬁlled with love.

Eggs Benedict Quiche Florentine (spinach, cheese & bacon) Scrambled Eggs French Toast Pancakes Ham Bacon Sausage Home Fries Croissants Fresh Fruit $

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Music

The Renfrew Mercury - April 28, 2011

Jennifer Slight to perform at 20th anniversary concert in Pakenham

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MUSIC FESTIVAL WINNERS The Renfrew Rotary Club capped off its 2011 music festival by handing out awards at Kirk Hall in the Presbyterian Church April 20. Winners include, from left, Levi Huyer, Dominic Grandmaison, Ethan Kenopic, Christine Helferty, Emily Tigchelaar, Molly Helferty, Emily Helferty, Caroline Holley and Mallory Brumm. For an entire list of the music festival award winners, see yourottawaregion.com.

The Arnprior Community Choir is celebrating 20 years. On Sunday evening, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. you can celebrate along with the choir as they present their final program this season. The Arnprior Community Choir has prepared a spectacular evening of classical music in the heritage church of St. Peter Celestine in Pakenham. The featured work is Come Ye Sons of Art by Henry Purcell. Written as a birthday ode to Queen Mary (1694), this is a light and joyful work. Featured are three soloists, a live chamber orchestra, a guest conductor and, of course, the choir! The church will be ringing with trumpet, oboe, flute, strings and bassoon – a true celebration. Since the choir’s inception, a mandate has been to support local young

Jennifer Slight musicians as they pursue further musical studies. Fittingly, the choir will be joined by Renfrew soprano Jennifer Slight, who has returned from the Maritimes and is now working on a second degree from Queen’s. Joining Jennifer are alto Lisa Webber, and Kyle Merrithew, a fine, young Ottawa bass who’s in the vocal performance degree program at the University of Ottawa. The choir is also pleased to welcome guest conductor Jiri Hlava-

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cek. Arnprior audiences will recognize him from the music department at Arnprior District High School. Until his retirement, Hlavacek conducted various bands at the high school, played keyboard for musical productions and provided much encouragement to aspiring musicians. As well, special guests TRIA will be featured. This Ottawa-based vocal duet ensemble features soprano Judith Vachon, mezzo soprano Lisa Webber, and Sonja Deunsch Plourde on the virginals. TRIA has been featured on CBC, in the Ottawa concert series and most recently in the Musical Arts Club of Ottawa gala concert. Tickets for the May 1 concert are available at the Arnprior Book Shop and from choir members. For more information, call 613-623-7293.

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MAKING BEAUTIFUL MUSIC The Renfrew Youth Choir had another successful season, singing their way to high honours. The choir includes, from left, front row, choir leader Sister Joan Pecore, Kathryn Boudreau, Riley Harrington, Elizabeth Kinslow, Allison Reinhart, Mercedes Malone, Raya Droppo and pianist Judy Borer; second row, Miranda Harrington, Alex Chapeski-Eady, Tiffani Wright, Moira Friske, Jessica Hackbarth and Keanna McCrea; third row, Shelby Ann Lesway, Emmah Storie, Karla Mulvihill, Kaitlyn Warner, Haylee Blackburn and Mara Peever; fourth row, Kristin Mulvihill, Lindsay Bilson, Cassandra Monk, Maddie Mulroney, Bryan Sumner and Alicia Neill; and back row, Hannah Yolkowskie, Julia Harrington, Kaitlyn Westlake, Rebecca Coulterman, Sydney Lafont and Theresa Hackbarth.

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Can you hear it? Music Monday is coming! If you haven’t heard, Music Monday is a Canada-wide celebration of music education and its positive effects on our young people. It was started five years ago by a group of concerned musicians, citizens and educators who wanted to raise awareness about the power of music to bring about change both in individuals and in our society. Music has the power to shape our children by developing selfconfidence, self-discipline, a sense of responsibility and teamwork, among other things. It’s no coincidence that these skills are considered to be very important in today’s workplace, and the workplace of the future.

Over the past 20 years there has been an alarming trend to cut back music programs, despite all the evidence linking the study of music to higher achievement in other areas, including language and math. Renfrew County is now beginning to see the importance of these connections and support the development of music education for our students. On Monday, May 2 students from coast to coast will be participating in various events to get everyone involved in the joy and power of music in a quest to showcase and promote music education in their communities. On this special day, Renfrew County Secondary Music Depart-

ments will be combining their music and voices to celebrate Music Monday. Bands and choirs from Renfrew County high schools will be gathering at Opeongo High School to perform a concert for all to enjoy. The students will participate in a combined bands reading session and rehearsal, then share their music with friends and family in a concert beginning at 12:30 p.m. We invite everyone to help us celebrate Music Monday. Come enjoy our concert at 12:30 p.m. in the gym at Opeongo High School or just take a minute to enjoy and appreciate the music in your life!

Celtic music singer Jimmy Rankin will perform in Burnstown Friday, April 29 on the second date of a cross-country tour. The Maritime singer will take to the stage at the Neat Coffee Shop. He will kick off his threemonth tour the night before in Wakefield. Rankin, who is well known for his work with the Rankin Family, released a new solo album, Forget About The World, on April 12. His first single, Here In My Heart, features guitar playing by country superstar Keith Urban.

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On April 19, police responded to a report of a theft of an ATV in Admaston-Bromley Township. The ATV was a red 2005 Kawasaki Mule valued at about $9,000. The ATV was removed from an open barn on a private residence sometime in the night or early morning. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to report it to the Renfrew OPP detachment or Crime Stoppers. Const. Carruthers is investigating. On April 19 police responded to a report of a shoplifter at the No Frills grocery store in Renfrew. A 39-year-old Renfrew woman was arrested and charged for theft under $5,000 and released on an appearance notice with a court date in Renfrew. Const. Adam Nitschmann investigated. On April 20, Renfrew OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision in Whitewater Region. A single motor vehicle was located in the ditch on the westbound shoulder of Highway 17. The

vehicle lost control while travelling on Highway 17 and left the roadway. A police investigation revealed that the driver of the motor vehicle was 14 years old and in possession of a stolen vehicle. The youth was arrested and charged. Const. Jamie Prince is investigating. On April 21, a damaged window of a private residence was reported to police. The incident occurred in Renfrew some time overnight. There are no suspects at this time. Const. Sarah Turcotte is investigating. Renfrew OPP is investigating a theft of a truck tailgate from Whitewater Region. The incident was reported April 21 and occurred some time that day. The tailgate was from a Ford F150 and was bright blue in color. Const. Chaplin is investigating. On April 22, a report of a break and enter of a hunt camp in Admaston-Bromley Township was reported. Unknown suspects entered the camp through a locked door. However, it did not appear that anything had been taken. Const. Kevin Rebertz is investigating. On April 22, a report of mischief to property was reported in McNab-Braeside. The victim reports having the rear window of his truck smashed some time overnight. The incident occurred while the vehicle was parked at a private residence. Const. Nitschmann is investigating. On April 23, unknown suspects forced entry into a private residence in Renfrew. The suspects entered through a basement window. However, nothing appeared to have been taken and nothing was damaged. Const. Tina Hunt is investigating. On April 17, Renfrew OPP recovered a stolen vehicle on the Clifford Side Road in the Township of McNab/Braeside. A police investigation revealed that the vehicle was stolen from a restaurant in Almonte the previous night. Police are looking for any information regarding this incident. Please contact the Renfrew OPP or Renfrew County Crime Stoppers. Const. Carruthers is investigating.

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It started out as a normal day for Margaret Lepine and some family members as they made their customary stop at Tim Hortons on Stewart Street. But Saturday, March 12 did not end as quietly as it began. Normally, Lepine will go inside to purchase her coffee, and anything else she might be having. “This time, we went through the drive-thru. We bought it in the drive-thru,” she said. Not until Lepine got home did she realize this was more than just another good cup of coffee. ‘BIGGER THAN A DONUT!’ “My son Brandon said, ‘Mom, I think we won something bigger than a donut!’” There is was, a 2011 Toyota Matrix XRS would be her’s thanks to Tim Hortons Rim Up the Rim to Win contest. “Isn’t this amazing,” she said of the discovery. “I was in disbelief for about an hour. Nobody wins something like that in Renfrew.” “Having a grand prize winner

at our restaurant is exciting for our guests, team members and the community,” said Tim Hortons restaurant owner Donald Carty. “Our guests are happy when they win a donut or a coffee, so you can imagine how thrilling it was when someone rolls up the rim and realizes they’ve won a new vehicle. FIRST TIME FOR OWNER “This is the first time we’ve given away a car,” Carty added. “We’ve given out a lot of second prizes, mountain bikes, barbecues, but never a car.” Lepine received the keys to her Toyota Matrix from Carty April 18 at 11 a.m. “I was so relaxed at 8 o’clock this morning,” she said. “Now, I’m not so sure.” Lepine doesn’t drive, but that will soon be in the past tense as she is now working on her licence. “I already have my insurance,” she said with a grin. It’s a day Lepine, her family and her friends won’t soon forget. One large coffee, and a 2011 Toyota Matrix to go.

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Haycock at Renfrew Art Guild DIANA WAKELY Renfrew Art Guild

There are times when the stars align and everything falls into place. That will be our May 3 meeting. The Valley is rich with history and artists. We will have Kathy Haycock speaking to us about her art and her strong connection to A.Y. Jackson of the Group of Seven. When you read her bio it will be clear that she will be bringing us a wealth of information. Kathy grew up in Ottawa, Canada. In 1973 she moved to the Lake Clear area, located between Ottawa and Algonquin Provincial Park, where she has lived for 35-plus years. Inspired by the rugged landscape of the surrounding Madawaska Hills, she began weaving tapestries and also worked in stained glass and pastels before taking up oil painting in 1998. The first two shows she entered won best of show and honourable mention. Largely a self-taught artist, Kathy grew up surrounded by the art of her father, Arctic artist Maurice Haycock and his close painting partner of 30 years, A. Y. Jackson. She cites them as her major influences.

Volunteers thanked GWEN RUTLAND The key to getting volunteers is asking. The key to keeping good volunteers is recognizing their efforts. The single most important step in encouraging community involvement is recognizing those who volunteer. I have found over the years that while some volunteers enjoy a yearly event, others don’t care at all and find their satisfaction in the work they do, and the positive feedback from those they work with. Certainly you need to thank a person for doing a good job. Few people will continue giving of themselves unless their efforts are recognized and appreciated. Psychologists tell us that what people like to hear and see most is their name. The mention of someone’s name at a meeting or in a newsletter recognizes that person and makes him or her feel good about volunteering. The more one is recognized and praised, the more he or she is likely to contribute. Small contributions deserve verbal recognition. Larger contributions might receive a certificate or a plaque, and some organizations present a special gift. In any event, the money spent for recognition is a drop in the bucket compared to the good will and continued motivation it will promote. Volunteering has little to do with being a “do-gooder.” It is about self-esteem and freely

Early Arctic trips with her father introduced her to the lure of the North and inspired a sweeping and graceful rhythm in her work. Kathy’s first five years of oil painting were exclusively outside onsite. Though she now works about one-third of the time in her studio on developing themes and larger canvases, she continues to consider her painting to be mainly an outdoor activity. Wilderness landscapes are her favourite motif. Daily she steps outside her home into the Algonquin boreal forest. Frequently she returns to the Arctic to paint its vast powerful reaches, or sometimes heads south to the parched deserts of the American Southwest. Kathy exhibits extensively across Canada and in the U.S. in juried shows. Her work is represented in galleries and private, public and corporate collections from the Yukon to Newfoundland, and in the USA, Europe, the Middle East, China and Australia. So come and join us May 3 at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church 291 Plaunt St. at 7 p.m. Please use the Quarry entrance. Everyone is welcome. For more information call Diana at 613-433-3635. sharing one’s talent and wisdom; being valued, not paid; enhancing the community’s quality of life. It is also about enjoying the process. Never forget the power of a simple thank-you. Recognition lets volunteers know that others acknowledge and appreciate what they do. It tells them they are doing something well and that they have something meaningful to contribute. Recognition and approval give volunteers a feeling of warmth, and accomplishment. Bernadette McCann House is a unique place to volunteer. Some of our volunteers have been with us for more than 15 years. When this agency was founded over 30 years ago, it operated primarily with the support of volunteers. Today we continue to engage women and men volunteers from all walks of life. We are privileged to have a volunteer board of directors who conscientiously govern the overall health of the agency, and a compliment of inservice volunteers who understand the needs of the organization and support staff to address those needs. Volunteering at Bernadette McCann House is about caring, advocating, commitment and dedication. It is about the difference individuals can make in their community, our organization, and the lives of others. We are very proud of all our volunteers, and sincerely thank each and every one of them for their continued support.

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The security committee for Expo 150 is looking for 26 people to provide volunteer security at the event. You must be 18 years or older, and shifts run from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m .and 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The role of Security is to look for anything unusual happening on site. There will be OPP and others to assist as well. If you are interested, please contact Dennis Gauthier (613-7356006) or Keith Watt (613-732-2787) or send an email to: celebrate@ expo150.com. The site is secure 24 hours a day, thanks to CFB Petawawa who will patrol the sight from dusk to dawn.

Expo 150 is about a month and a half away and things are starting to get busy around the committee table. With final touches being put on special features, the committee, which stretches across every area of Renfrew County, is looking forward to everything coming together in time for the largest local festival ever held in this region. CHILD IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM AT EXPO 150 A child identification clinic is being hosted by the Laurentian Valley Policing Committee as part of Expo 150. The Child Identification Program (Ch.I.P.) consists of vital child information, digital fingerprints, digital photographs, video and a dental bite impression or intra-oral swab for DNA. The data is burned onto a CD and given to the parents or guardian. There is no cost for the program and is being held Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the airport terminal. The event is sponsored by the Masons, Pembroke Lodge No.128.

EXHIBIT SPOTS CLOSE THIS WEEK The final day to reserve your exhibit space at Expo 150 is April 30. After this point, booths will begin to be assigned. If you are planning to exhibit at Expo 150, please contact Alex Blades at 613735-7288 ext.419. Exhibitor forms are available from the website at www.expo150.com. CFB EXHIBIT IS LARGEST ON SITE CFB Petawawa will have the largest exhibit on the grounds

at Expo 150, covering five acres of land. The exhibits by the military are always a popular feature, and for Expo 150 they are adding even more opportunities for kids, and bringing in additional features for adults. The military is a huge part of Expo 150, providing site preparation assistance and security, as well a significant exhibit. In addition, military aircraft will be on display at the airport as well as on their five-acre site. More details on the military exhibit will follow in the coming weeks.

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

73 Plaunt Street, Renfrew 613-433-3626

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

Weekend Duty Agent FACEBOOK FACTS Over 340 people have joined Expo 150 on Facebook, hearing about interesting people, places and events related to Renfrew County.You can become a fan at www.facebook.com/expo150. Feel free to submit any interesting facts you have to us as well.

NEW LISTING

OPEN HOUSE 2030B HWY 132 - SUN. MAY 1, 2-4

EXPO150.COM

Quality-built home with attached double garage on 6 acres only mins from Renfrew. MLS#785231 Hostess: Lisa Dunbar

The events profiled here and more can be found online at www. expo150.com. We make regular updates to the site to keep everyone aware of the new things becoming part of Expo 150.

NADOBNY LANE, HORTON $40,000 Great location to put down roots. Large lot is cleared at front with some mature trees in back. Call Lisa for details. MLS #780515 THOMPSON RD 1.5 acre building lot backing onto Bonnechere River with direct access to the Ottawa River. $79,900. MLS #780515. Call Lisa for deatils

722 SIXTH ST. RENFREW Cosy 4 bedroom, 2 bath,with master bedroom ensuite and laundry on the main ﬂoor, private yard, carport, and double paved garage. $174,500 MLS#790027

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME HERE 5 ACRES - CALABOGIE AREA - $39,900.00 Approx. 1 hr. from Ottawa and minutes to skiing, golﬁng and boating! Call Teri for details. 96 ACRES WITH 400FT. WATERFRONT ON MUSKRAT LAKE $168,000.00

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VICEROY CHALET HOME ON 12 ACRES Cedar deck, creek and pond, custom kitchen, stone ﬁreplace in living room, free golf and skiing $329,900 MLS#778886 OPEN HOUSE SUN. MAY 1, 2-4 W NE ING IL ST

62 NORMA ST., ARNPRIOR HOW SWEET IT IS! Over $10,000 in new windows and sliding door to the new deck add value to this already wonderful home in a quiet neighbourhood. Main ﬂoor laundry, eat-in kitchen, 3 Bedrooms. Only $169,900.

Over 3000 sq.ft. of family living space, 3 br/3ba, walkout to the level lot on the river. Swim, boat and ﬁsh to your hearts content. $559,000 MLS#779259 SPACIOUS HOME ON LARGE LOT IN QUIET AREA

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Hardwood ﬂoors, furnace and central air in 2008, eat-in kitchen, oversized storage or workshop. Needs a little TLC but worth the sweat equity ONLY $149,900, MLS#790036

FAMILY FRIENDLY WATERFRONT HOME ON LAKE CALABOGIE W NE ING IL ST

Great views! Great boating, swimming and ﬁshing! Sunroom overlooking the lake with sliding doors to master bedroom. Full basement with extra bedroom, bathroom, workshop and family room. $420,000. MLS#790330

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STING

308 WADE AVENUE Well maintained with many recent updates, this back-split is a must see! 2 gas fireplaces, large eat-in kitchen & easy access to the patio and 28’ x 14’ in ground pool. Basement is fully finished MLS#790359 with 4th bedroom & large rec. room.

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358 WADE AVENUE YOU WILL LOVE THIS QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD 3 bedroom side split with bright picture windodw in living room. Hardwood floors, spacious eat-in kitchen, ceramic floors. Lower level family room with new laminate flooring. Bonus detached double car garage. Fenced yard – great for kids & pets. Central air. Call for more info. FEATURE PROPERTY 189 ROSS STREET • 2.5 storey brick home with 3 floors of living space, side porch + deck, all appliances included • Completely updated with lots of charm & character with newer kitchen & windows • Spacious master bedroom + sitting room/ office

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102 MERVIN LANE SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 FROM 2PM TO 4PM Your Host: Sherri Cobus, 613-432-1947 This spring make your dreams come true with this fully upgraded MLS#783836 family home!

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STING

NEW LI

Catherine O'Neil Broker 613-432-2333

MLS#789662

6143A CENTENNIAL DRIVE LOVELY ‘A’ FRAME WATERFRONT PROPERTY Picturesque location for this 2 bedroom, 2 bath property with 2 balconies to look out over Centennial Lake. Main level offers kitchen, living room, office and 2 separate baths. Upstairs features 2 bedrooms with balcony off master. Wood interior and Wood store give a warm cozy feel regardless of the weather outside. Call for all the details! MLS#790485

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41 BONNECHERE STREET SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 FROM 2PM TO 4PM Your Host: Christena McNab, 613-570-1443 4 bedroom, 2 storey brick home with spacious eat-in kitchen. MLS#787563

ICE NEW PR

429 MCNULTY ROAD • 150 acre hobby farm great for all recreational activities • 1.5 storey home, 3 bedrooms, office & eat-in kitchen MLS#788712 • Private location

463 JESSUP ROAD • Well maintained 2+2 bedroom bungalow • Fully finished lower level • Plenty of storage & closet space MLS#781290

708 FOURTH AVENUE • Extremely well kept bungalow on quiet street • Large lower level family room • Fully insulated garage/ workshop MLS#775840

63 ALVA DRIVE • Beautifully maintained family home in private location with finished lower level • 2+2 bedrooms, 2 baths • Attached double heated garage MLS#755689

406 HUBERS ROAD • 300 acres, exceptional views • 4 bedroom updated farmhouse with wraparound porch • Several log outbuildings + MLS#782100 heated 3 bay garage

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627 FORTINGTON STREET • Great location for your business • Bright & spacious, 2 front door entry, private back office • Plenty of parking available MLS#770869

298 BALDWIN AVENUE • Great 3 bedroom starter home in nice neighbourhood • Many upgrades already done • Nestled on corner lot close to MLS#782385 school & hospital

375 AIRTH BLVD. • Attention all Handymen! • Spacious 2 storey, 4 bedroom home on nice corner lot • Detached single garage plus MLS#787716 carport

16405 HWY #41 • 2 bedroom hillside home on private 3.28 acres • Large single garage with workshop & spacious loft • Walk-out family room with wood MLS#784143 stove

660 HYDRO BAY ROAD • Great location to build your dream home • 19 acres, 725’ of waterfront on Muskrat Lake • Very private, excellent for MLS#755153 recreational activities

63 McBRIDE ROAD • Quality built 3+2 bedroom bungalow with finished lower level • Open concept design, good sized foyer, attached garage • Hardwood & ceramic flooring MLS#781868 throughout

98 & 100 RAGLAN STREET • 1200 sq. ft. retail space + 2 – 1 bedroom apartments upstairs (currently rented) • Immediate Occupancy MLS#775296 • Plenty of Parking

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

BUILDING LOTS 46 HARAMIS DRIVE

In-town building lot in prime MLS#783813 residential area! 161 BANK STREET

Excellent in-town building lot for MLS#770784 your dream home! 280 MASK ROAD

Building lot in Industrial Park. Zoned M-3 with many possibilities! MLS#779371 O’BRIEN ROAD

1 acre lot in the heart of high commercial activity. Plenty of MLS#781726 options & potential.

MIKE COULAS YOUR WEEKEND SALES REPRESENTATIVE 613-432-0092

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The Renfrew Mercury - April 28, 2011

The MOMologues at Burntown’s Neat Cafe The MOMologues – The Original Comedy about Motherhood by Sheila Eppolito, Stefanie Cloutier and Lisa Rafferty – will hit the Neat stage in Burnstown for the

Mother’s Day weekend. Presented by Echo echo Productions, this hilarious play can be appreciated by mothers, but should be seen by all. This show takes you through “the good, the bad, and the ugly” sides of motherhood like no other. With four women sharing their different experiences through monologues and short dialogues, the play covers a wide range of topics. Like preg-

nancy and the trials of being a mother to multiple children. The talented cast members, including Chris Kyte, April Cappel, Marilyn Kropp and Heather Sagmeister, plan to bring their audience to tears with laughter, as they have not stopped laughing since they picked up the script. So if you are tired of buying your mother flowers every Mother’s Day, take

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

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228 B GOSHEN ROAD Asking $309,900, Just under 10 acres, fenced property, 4 bedroom home, good outbuildings. MLS# 790127.

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

PRIME BUILDING LOT 154 Haramis Dr, asking only $47,500. If you are thinking of building, look here. It has 186 feet of depth and great views. MLS# 784648

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GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY Asking $109,900, 697 Seventh St, with built in tenants, this two bedroom with fenced rear yard and new kitchen has lots to offer. MLS# 783587

BRAND NEW 2431 Eady Rd, finishing touches being added, this four bedroom home has hardwood flooring, finished basement, insulated and heated garage. MLS# 783087

NEW PRICE

ARGYLE ST COMMERCIAL SPACE Prime Central location, many option exist for this lot and building with spectacular views. MLS# 782020

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HWY 60 COMMERCIAL LOT Asking $219,900 for this 4 Acre Commercial lot serviced with town water, sewer. MLS#

MINK LAKE RD. Drilled Well and Septic installed, fenced building lot, just awaiting your house plans.

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MLS# 786232

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GREAT LOCATION AND VALUE Updated throughout, this four bedroom home has space for all with extra garage at rear. Spacious renovated kitchen. MLS# 783971.

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SALENG PENDI SPACIOUS NEW COUNTRY HOME Eady RD, close to town, 1 acre lot, 4 bederooms, hardwood ﬂooring, 2.5 baths

CENTENNIAL LAKE RD. Only $29,900 for this 4.5 acre building lot with mature forest and paved road at your doorstep. Close to public boat launch. Hydro and Bell at your door. MLS# 743026

HEN GOS AD RO

GREAT FAMILY BUNGALOW Priced to sell, 127 Grant Blvd. At $225,000 this home has lots to offer, oversized lot, large addition with gas fireplace, new kitchen, hardwood flooring, finished basement.

MLS#764753.

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

PETER VINCENT

432-7562 • www.remaxrenfrew.com

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1400 BARR LINE Asking $199,900 for this brick bungalow, with attached garage, 3 bedrooms, large 3 season room, ﬁnished basement.mls #789492

her to see The MOMologues, and enjoy all Neat and Burnstown have to offer while you’re there. Shows are May 5 at 8 p.m. and May 7 and 8 at 2 and 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Neat, by calling 433-3205 or at www.neatfood.com. And make sure you check out Echo echo Productions’ new website of www. echoechotheatre.com.

661 GRAPHITE BAY RD Asking $285,000 for this well maintained waterfront home, open interior, three bedrooms. double car garage, miles of lake to explore. MLS #786841

OVERLOOKING THE RIVER Curb appeal, this well maintained three bedroom bungalow has a great interior ﬂoorplan. Generous sized bedrooms, spacious kitchen and a large insulated garage. Private setting with river access. MLS# 786392.

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

330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew K7V 1N3

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SUNDAY, MAY 1

BROKER OF RECORD

Cell 613-432-0058

432-7562 • www.remaxrenfrew.com

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2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

5450 HWY. 132, DACRE Wait until you view this spectacular waterfront home! It is completed to perfection and a pleasure to show – 3 bedrooms, large living room with central fireplace, dining area and custom kitchen overlooking the beautiful lake – finished basement, detached double garage, paved drive, 100 feet of waterfront, sand beach, central air, hardwood and ceramic flooring, the best of the best!!! Call Helen at 613-432-0058.

Brick bungalow on 3.16 acres of land – 3 bedrooms, living room with ﬁreplace, dining room, kitchen and laundry on main level, 4 pce. and 2 pce. baths, c/air, lower level completely ﬁnished- lots of storage, deck at rear plus newer above ground pool – oil heat – 15 min. drive to town. Call Helen at 432-0058.

110 HARAMIS DR. Deluxe and custom built describes this outstanding newer home – bungalow lifestyle with large living-dining room, gas ﬁreplace, eat-in kitchen overlooking the professionally landscaped rear yard – laundry on main level – completely ﬁnished lower level with family room, bedroom and bath plus storage – 3 baths – A-1 address. Call Helen to view at 432-0058.

163 ELK ST. (Hunter Gate Subdivision) Brand new bungalow under construction and it will not be long until you can see it take shape! Open concept living and dining – master bedroom with ensuite plus another 4 pce. bath – laundry on main level – full basement – double car garage – fully serviced lot and Tarion warrantied – hardwood and ceramic ﬂooring. Call Helen at 432-0058.

12355 HWY. 60, GOLDEN LAKE

357 McLEAN ST.

Hope I see you there. This home is just off Hall Ave. Follow my signs.

101 GRANT BLVD. Meticulously kept in an excellent residential area – 2 bedroom bungalow with new windows, furnace, gas stove – large living room off cosy front verandah – nice rear yard with patio doors to the deck off the dining area – ﬁnished rec room in lower level – central air. Call Helen at 432-0058.

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381 LISGAR ST.

Duplex – 2 units – front unit has 3 bedrooms, living room, kitchen and dining area – hardwood and ceramic ﬂooring and gas heat – rear unit has 2 bedrooms, living and kitchen open concept, electric heat – newer kitchen cabinets. Call Helen at 432-0058.

296 JORDAN AVE. 2 storey home in excellent location – extremely well maintained on three levels – family room with fireplace at the rear of the first level is inviting, dining area off kitchen plus living room with hardwood flooring – spacious master bedroom on first level – 4 pce. bath as well. Second level has one bedroom plus office/den and half bath. Call Helen at 432-0058.

LOTS FOR SALE

102 HARAMIS DR. Building lot in a prime residential area, measuring 57.35 feet x 112.66 feet deep – ready for construction to commence. Call Helen at 432-0058.

• COMM. BUILDING LOT - Raglan St. N. • BARRYVALE, MORNINGSIDE CRT. 2 acres - treed lot - test holes completed • MARGARET ST. R.R.#6 RENFREW - 132x165 • COMM. LAND HWY #60 - Fully serviced - C-2 zoning - 3 parcels

• HARAMIS DR. (MANOR ESTATES) Fully serviced lots • HUNTER’S GATE SUBDIVISION Otteridge ave. 16 lots - fully serviced

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177 & 181 Elk St.

16 LOTS AVAILABLE FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOMES JUST OFF GILLAN ROAD

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5 more bungalows (similar to drawing) about to be built on Foxden Street.

177 & 181 ELK ST.

Completely finished and ready to “move-in”. 2 - 2 storey 3 bedroom homes.

MACK WILSON, DEVELOPER & HANSMA-BEIMERS CONSTRUCTION LTD., BUILDER have been Tarion Warranty Award Winners Every Year!

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

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Renfrew Public Library answers common e-book questions The convenience of the eBook reader is taking the market by storm and many of our patrons have embraced the format. The Renfrew Public Library has received many questions about eBooks and eAudiobooks over the past few months. Here are answers to a few of the most common queries. Does the library have eBooks? Ebooks and eAudiobooks can be found at the OverDrive Download Centre and NetLi-

brary. OverDrive is mostly fiction and NetLibrary is mostly a nonfiction collection. The OverDrive Download Centre can be accessed through the Library’s website and NetLibrary is searchable using the online library catalogue. eBooks can be read on your computer or downloaded to a portable device such as an eBook reader or iPad. eAudiobooks are electronic audiobooks which you can listen to online or download to an iPod or MP3 player. The OverDrive Download Cen-

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tre gives a detailed list of compatible devices and how to connect to them. These eMaterials can be accessed using your full library card number, the one that begins with 10010…. To use NetLibrary you must first visit the Library to set up an account before you can download to your computer. Please note that NetLIbrary eBbooks can only be downloaded to a computer not eReaders or other portable devices. How can eBooks and eAudio-

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books be checked out when I go to download? These materials can only be borrowed by one person at a time just like regular library materials and they are available to library patrons across the province. You can reserve eBooks and will be emailed when your turn comes up. Do I need special software to use eBooks and eAudiobooks? For eBooks, Adobe Digital Editions (free downloadable

software) makes it easy to transfer eBooks to your computer or eBook reader. OverDrive has an app available in iTunes and the App Store so that you can download to your iPad, iPod or Android smart phone. To download eAudio books from OverDrive to a Windows computer you need to use the OverDrive Media Console available from the OverDrive Download Centre. Please call the library at 613432-8151 if you have any other questions about eBooks or eAudiobooks.

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

444 GILLAN RD. Freshly painted 3 bedroom bungalow, with new hardwood ﬂoors and many more upgrades. Join me for the Open House on Sunday from 2-4.

219 OAK STREET EGANVILLE.

124 BELLAMY WAY GOLDEN LAKE Very private waterfront home on the shores of Golden Lake. Beautiful gardens surround this incredible property that is right on the water. Property is beautiful. Call today. MLS #769757.

5450 HWY 132 TIMBER TRAIL Build a cottage or home on the Madawaska River. Enjoy all that the river has to offer. Call today 613-401-2824

Large 3 bedroom bungalow situated on over 3 acres of property. Central a/ c, above ground pool, and large deck at the rear. MLS #788220 Please call David.613-401-2824

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. 613-401-2824.

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542 SOUTHSIDE WAY Three Seasoned Cottage; Kit, LR, 2 BDR, 1-3 PC Bath, Newer Screened in Porch, Septic System, Water from Lake. Lot 100’ by 178’, 2 Storage Sheds on property. Call Ross to View 613.433.1133

SAT. APRIL 30 — 2 - 4 p.m. 604 FORTINGTON ST.

Kitchen, DR, Large L.R. with hardwood Fl., 1-4 pc bath, sec ﬂ, 3 BDR, 1-2pc bath, full basement with rec room, BFA, Gas boiler heat, Back deck, 1 car detached garage, Don’t miss out on this home. Asking $199,000. Host: Ross 433-1133.

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

1075A LAKE DORE RD. PRIME WATERFRONT Location, Location! Family home on the beautiful shores of Lake Dore. 165ft of magnificent eye catching waterfrontgreat swimming.The home has been freshly painted throughout.Hardwood floor in LR & hall. Ceramic tile in kitchen & hall bath. Livingroom overlooks the lake.Huge rec room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace.2 car garage, gazebo, dock, c/a & c/v.New roof June/10. 3.2 acres of easily maintained grounds. Call Ross for viewing 613-433-1133.

170 TASSE AVE. R-4000, brand new bungalow, open concept, kit., D.R., separate L.R., 14pc bath jacuzzi, separate shower, 2 good size B.D.’s, full unﬁnished basement with plumbing for bath, laundry room facilities, E.B.R. heat. Asking $219,000. Call Ross at 613433-1133.

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LOOKING FOR ROOM? THEN TAKE A LOOK AT THIS HOUSE 137 McANDREW AVE 2 STRY vinyl sided home, features include, eat-in kit, LR with GAS Fireplace, separate DR, Laundry room with 1-2pc bath. 2nd floor includes Large Master Bedroom, 19’ by 13’ plus walk in closet, 2 BDR. 1- 4 pc bath. Large 2 level side deck with above ground pool. $169,900.Call Ross for further details 433-1133.

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

146 TASSE AVE.

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

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

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

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Patti Reid Sales Rep.

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

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NEW LISTING - 40 BARNET BLVD.

NEW LISTING - 5117 HIGHWAY 60 $

• 145,000

• $249,900 • Custom Kitchen • Wood burning fireplace • Gleaming hardwood floors • Private rear yard w/pool • Gas heat & C/A MLS #789756 Call Kelly 613-432-2681 to view

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

81 STEVENSON • $329,900 • 4 bedrooms • Large kitchen • Separate dining room • Private rear yard w/pool • Lifetime roof MLS # 789676 Call Dennis 613-432-0041 to view

14 LITTLE ST.

238 FOXDEN ST.

NEW PRICE

• $115,000 • 2 Bedrooms • Affordable Living • Centrally Located • Woodstove in Kitchen MLS #784033 Call Kelly 613-433-2681 to view

20 NADOBNY LANE

OPEN HOUSE

319 McANDREW

• $249,900 • Brick Bungalow • 3 Bedrooms • Attached garage • 2 Lower rental units • Backs onto the Bonnechere River MLS #788973. Call Dennis 613-432-0041 to view

5184 QUEEN ST. DOUGLAS

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

76 GRAHAM AVE.

5268 Queen St. Douglas Sunday May 1, 2011 2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. Your host: Vincent Johnston 613-433-2254

$149,900 MLS #781822

1494 GILLAN ROAD

• $278,900 • Extreme Home Makeover • 3 Bedrooms • 2 car heated garage • Rear deck • Beautifully landscaped MLS # 788690 Call Dennis 613-432-0041 to view

778 SEVENTH AVE.

139 BARNET BLVD.

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

873 FERGUSLEA RD.

• $229,900 • Beautifully decorated • 4 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • New gas furnace • Fenced rear yard MLS #784987. Call Charlene for more info 613-433-4082

• $349,900 • 47 Acres • 3 Bedrooms • 3 Baths • Woodburning Fireplace • 3 Stall Barn MLS #783317 Call Kelly 613-433-2681 to view

151 SIMPSON AVE.

768 RAGLAN ST.

• $119,900 • 4 Bedrooms • Well Maintained - Move in ready • Large living room w/woodstove • Renovated kitchen MLS #780333. Call Patti 613-401-0197 or Rick 613-401-3212 to view

80 BANK ST.

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• $156,900 • Great family home • 3 bedrooms • 1-1/2 baths • 20’ x 13’ main floor family room • Attached garage Call Rick 613-401-3212 to view

170 QUEEN ST.

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

54 HARPER ST.

$ 169,900 • All brick exterior • Family room w/gas stove • Eat-in kitchen • 3 Bedrooms • Immediate occupancy MLS #785313 Call Dennis 613-432-0041 to view

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• $134,900 • 2 Bedrooms • Fenced rear yard • Detached garage • Above ground pool • Small utility bills MLS#789036 Call Vince 613-433-2254 to view

• $189,900 • All Brick • Double paved driveway • Gas heat - Central air • 3 Bedrooms • Quiet neighborhood MLS #785132 Call Morris for more info 613-432-1830

• $259,900 • Great location • Fenced yard • Interlock driveway • Finished lower level MLS #779022 Call Dennis 613-432-0041 to view

• $124,900 • 3 Bedrooms • Centertown Location • Economical Living • Appliances Included • Familyroom MLS #781718. Call Kelly 613-433-2681

I welcome your weekend call on any listed property

Education

Mid-term report cards coming soon

Easter has come and gone, and life at Renfrew Collegiate is picking up as midterm report cards come in the following few days. Of course, the odd snow day thrown in when it’s supposed to be the middle of April keeps things interesting, but all said and done, things are going smoothly, as the hectic exam time (which I refuse to think about) is still a ways away. Soccer season has just started, as the two senior teams had their opening season game this past Thursday against Opeongo, at Opeongo. Junior teams also hosted their first games against OHS this past Tuesday. Track and Field season is also up and running, and has been for a little while. The hibernation meet at Carleton Place on Tuesday, April 19, was a good chance for athletes to get a feel for what they were going to continue with for the rest of the track season. The second meet, hosted by Arnprior, is this Friday, April 29. It is also less of a serious meet and more of a chance to try something new.

Then there’s Relay for Life. Pledges are coming through as the date of the much-awaited event RAIDER RAP this May 27 approaches quickly! The Bonnie Kerr Cure for Cancer Carnival is also fast approaching too, and the final date is set for May 13. Again, you will find plenty of games and air jumping castles and obstacle courses. Also, there is an RCI alumni reunion set for April 29 and 30. Signs around town specify the late ’60s, but this reunion is going way back, and that I know for sure. I imagine RCI has changed an awful lot over so many years, particularly with the addition of Grade 7s and 8s in RCIS, but really the same Raider spirit and tradition of excellence still continues in the hall of the school today. Finally, don’t miss the University Women’s Club annual book sale tomorrow and Saturday, also at Renfrew Collegiate. As usual, there will be hundreds of books to choose from at unbelievable prices. All proceeds go to scholarships for Opeongo, St. Joseph’s and Renfrew Collegiate.

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mascot! Students and St. Joseph’s Catholic staff will dress in our High School will be holdschool colours, garnet ing its annual Spring and grey, and will be goSpirit Week May 2 to 6. JAGUAR JOURNAL ing to Ma-Te-Way Park The week will start in the morning to play with Colour/Crayon Day, games and have fun. In when students and staff will dress head to toe in a colour of their addition, students have signed up for a game of Amazing Race, which is also held choice to resemble a crayon. On Tuesday, it will be Toy Day, when in the morning. Ten teams will compete throughout the everyone will dress up as his or her favourite toy. An example would be a teddy downtown area looking for clues to figure out where to go next to reach the finish bear, Barbie or a Power Ranger. Wednesday will be formal day. This line first. In the afternoon, there will be a works out well, as the entire school com- talent show where students will be sharmunity travels to Arnprior to celebrate ing their talents like singing and dancing. To finish off the week, Friday evening Mass at St. John Chrysostom Church. Thursday we will have Earth/”Hippie” there will be a dance at the school from 8 Day. This day will be in support of Earth to 12. The evening theme will be a spring Day and students will dress up in green or fling. Our Spring Spirit Week coincides with “hippie” attire. The final day will be Jaguar Day to show Catholic Education Week that runs May 1 school spirit and celebrate our school to 6 throughout Ontario.

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MARY JOAN HALE A thorough weeding has been done and we are preparing for a major sale of discarded books when the weather improves. Please do not send any from your collection, since we will have plenty. Sharon Shalla is progressing well with the electronic materials project, adding many databases to our public access computers for your use. She will then give free workshops when they are ready. Mango Languages, Ancestry.com for libraries and Tumblebooks for kids are now ready. Stay tuned. The archival project is much larger. She is preparing the materials for digitizing. I thank the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities for providing the funds to hire Sharon. Our website is undergoing some housecleaning and when ready, you will find it easier to keep up-to-date with things literary. Dominique Moisan, a most dedicated volunteer, is constantly adding new titles covering many genres and interests. See ‘Dewey’, Page 45

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NOTICE is hereby given that all creditors and others having claims against the above-named deceased, who died on or about the 8th day of March, 2011, are required to ﬁle particulars thereof with the undersigned on or before the 9th day of May, 2011. AND TAKE NOTICE that after the last mentioned date the assets of the estate will be distributed to the persons entitled, having regard only to those claims of which notice shall have been received as aforesaid. DATED at Renfrew, this 7th day of April, 2011. Colleen James, Executrix of the Estate by her Solicitors, McNab, Stewart & Prince Barristers & Solicitors 117 Raglan Street South Renfrew, Ontario K7V 1P8

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GRADUATES AS A PHARMACIST: Among those passing the recent Ontario College of Pharmacy examinations the names of Mr. J.M. Russell of Renfrew and Mr. F.S. Pickering of Mount Forrest, might be noted in the list published in the Toronto papers. Mr. Russell is now a fully qualified graduate, and is back again at his former position in Mr. W.A. Cameron’s drugstore. Mr. Pickering was for some time at the Central Drug Store — Mr. D J. Ritz’s and left here some months ago to complete the work for the examinations. GOING TO EUROPE: On Friday of this week a party from Renfrew will leave on a trip to Europe. Miss K. Barr will conduct the party, and among those going will be Miss C.Barr, Miss Airth, and Miss Edith, Miss Marion B. Ferguson, Miss Mattie

Dewey Data Continued from page 43 Eventually, new additions will be posted regularly on the website. Here are some new magazines as well: Fashion, Sports

Stewart, Mrs. O. Wright and Miss Amy. They expect to sail on Saturday on the “Teutonic” of the White Star Dominion Line. Their plan is to go through Holland, Switzerland, France and Germany, returning to London in time for the coronation, and afterwards taking in the history and interesting places in Great Britain. Altogether they will be away two months. APRIL 27, 1936 RENFREW TEXTILE EXTENDS WAREHOUSE FACILITIES: The former Dempsey store building at the corner of Stewart and Ready streets has been purchased by Renfrew Textiles for conversion into a storehouse. This along with one erected during the past winter will give an expanding company a liberal amount of store room. The Dempsey store once

Illustrated, Sports Illustrated for Kids, Kayak (a children’s history magazine). I remind you about the Museum passes for family outings. March Break was delightful. Mary Lambert entertained the children on the Monday with

the Airth store was a busy mercantile establishment in former days. A closing of some doors and many windows have taken place and the exterior resheeted. RESIDENCE MAKE INTO A DUPLEX: The residential tendency today is toward smaller houses. An example of this has just been finished on Argyle Street where Dr. N. McCormick has converted his house into a duplex. He occupies the lower flat, his son Dr. N. McCormick the upper one. This change makes vacant again the Rochester building on Raglan street beside Low Square which at one time was used for banking purposes. APRIL 28, 1971 PLANT WILL OPEN THIS SATURDAY: The official opening of the Valewood Products Limited located at 266 Hall Avenue in the old Beattie Woodworks, will be

silly songs and costumes. The children spent Tuesday morning making St. Patrick’s Day placemats with the Senior’s Day Care Group. On Wednesday afternoon Cath Reynolds and Byron Herman taught them all about musi-

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held on Saturday, May 1 at 12 noon. Officiating at the opening will be Mayor Bryan Carswell and MP Murray McBride. Tours of the plant will follow the official opening. The plant will manufacture Cedar doors and Sauna Lodges prefabricated Sauna rooms. General manager of the new industry for Renfrew is A. Williams. CHOSEN TO ATTEND CONFERENCE: Gordon Bunke, a former resident of Renfrew, now a school teacher in Cochrane, Ontario, and president of the Cochrane Kinsmen Club, has been chosen to attend the Association of Round Tables Conference in Belgium this summer. Mr. Bunke is one of two Canadians to receive this honour for 1971. Mr. Bunke is the son of Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Bunke of 142 Argyle St., Renfrew, and is a graduate of RCI. For help with research visit olewis@sympatico.ca.

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Agriculture

What makes good garden soil My column on potting soil brought numerous questions from readers. I pointed out that potting soil isn’t a soil. Sure it looks black and earthy and the real thing for your plants, but it delivers hardly any nutrients. Readers wanted to know what they should be buying. My answer is it depends on what you are growing. A major disadvantage for plants in potting soil is that the potting mixes lack the nutrients and natural fertility in garden soils, so you must always use fertilizer. That’s what the industry wants you to do. In gardens, the natural cycle of decay and growth keeps soils richer, and the interaction of many plants, insects and especially worms balances the soil. In a pot, the plant has only what you give it, so a balanced (usually) liquid fertilizer is necessary. Potting soil is a lightweight material and should only be used in pots. Adding large amounts of the stuff to your garden soil is a waste of money. You have to do it year after year because potting soil washes away in a heavy rain. Throw a handful in a pail of water and see what is left. I call it a “lifeless substance.” Consumers are tricked by the heavy little bags of “black earth.” Why are they so heavy and feel so nice and fresh? If you read the labels you’ll see it contains as much as 70 per cent moisture. The moisture content is not always listed. Potting soil bags I checked at a garden centre in Oregon last fall listed the ingredients of the Organic Choice variety

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MAYNARD VAN DER GALIEN RURAL ROUTES as: Pasteurized poultry litter, 50 per cent composted bark, peat moss and an organic wetting agent. Only the Organic Choice had poultry litter. Potting soils sold in Canada such as the Premium Potting Mix has 30 per cent organic matter, maximum moisture content of 70 per cent, and, get this, 0.14 per cent nitrogen. Another brand of Premier Potting Mix has 15 per cent organic matter, moisture content of 70 per cent and nitrogen of only 0.07 per cent. That’s almost nil for nitrogen. It’s no better when it comes to phosphorous and potash – 0.01 per cent phosphorous and 0.03 per cent potash. That’s unbelievable. If you want to grow vegetables in a little backyard garden, get some good loamy topsoil. Make you own compost. Instead of brown-bagging your leaves and grass clippings, compost them and add it to your soil. Compost is 100 per cent organic matter and has a higher nutrient content than topsoil. Sow buckwheat or red clover in part of your garden and turn it down (with a shovel) before a frost or before it goes to seed. The next season you’ll have no weeds and lots of real organic matter in the soil.

Nicolas Ruszkowski Nicolas Ruszkowski VP, Communications Ottawa Hospital Paula Doering - Senior Vice President, Clinical Programs, and Regional Vice-President, Cancer Care Ontario

I haven’t been a “hospital insider” long. When I joined the hospital in 2008, my health care learning curve was steep, and I was lucky to beneﬁt from the help of many leaders. Among those I relied on most is Paula Doering, our Senior Vice President, Clinical Programs, and Regional Vice-President, Cancer Care Ontario. Paula is leading the transformation of our Cancer Program. Today, she’s your columnist, telling you what you need to know about the project. We’re enhancing the quality of cancer services in all parts of our region by adopting a new way to provide cancer care to patients who have completed their active treatment. Until now, patients were followed for many years by their oncologist(s) – either at The Ottawa Hospital or in one of our regional cancer clinics. Today, in keeping with best practices in other international and provincial cancer programs, patients will be referred back to their family doctors, when appropriate. We’ll provide patients and their family doctor with recommendations for their

ongoing monitoring and care. If at any time patients have questions or concerns about symptoms or their plan of care, they’ll be rapidly assessed by their oncologist at our cancer centre. Family physicians, too, will have the chance to consult oncologists when necessary. Some patients don’t have family doctors. We’ll now ﬂag patients who are admitted to our program without a family doctor, and work to link them to a family doctor. What does this mean for patients or their families? The new strategy ensures that follow-up is provided through the family doctor who knows them best, while newly diagnosed patients beneﬁt from faster access to oncologists, at the time of diagnosis and during active treatment. Our oncologists will still be front and centre in the follow-up care patients receive. We are developing tools to actively support patients and family doctors. This includes providing survivorship care plans that summarize the cancer care received and document the plan for follow-up care. It means strengthening partnerships and links with the community resources best positioned to meet the diverse needs of cancer survivors. Finally, it means improved access to quality cancer care across our region. Not only will we continue providing world class care in our cancer centres and clinics. We will also expand the use of telemedicine. No matter where they reside, patients will have access to the same high standard of care thanks to easy remote access to The Ottawa Hospital Cancer Program. We’re listening to our patients, and working towards better care, closer to home, when they need it. 464439

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QUALITY EASTERN WHITE CEDAR LUMBER, decking and fencing. CEDAR TREES for hedging, nursery stock, installation and delivery available, Pricing call 613-628-5232 or visit www.warrencedarproducts.com

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OLD ANTIQUE FURNITURE, Old advertising coca-cola, Mountain Dew, old gas and oil items, toys, decoys, old postcards, old Beatles items, old Halloween and Christmas items Call Sheryl MacKenzie at 613-432-4909 WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE scrap cars. Will pay $50 - $100, depending on types. Picked up free. 613432-3464 or cell 613432-0449

WHITE CEDAR LUMBER, Decking, fencing, all dimensions, rough or dressed. Timbers and V-joints also available. Call Tom at McCann’s Forest Products 613-628-6199 or 613-633-3911

HUNTING

LOOKING FOR LAND to Buy, preferably Admaston/Renfrew area call 613- 570-1389

Two plus one bedroom Large, private back yard with garden Great location Fantastic price for the handyman Call 613-875-4498

ATTENTION HUNTERS Mossberg 535 Turkey/Deer combo. Savage 300 Win Mag c/w scope. H&R NWTF turkey 12ga and turkey chokes. Will Sell all three as package or separate. Call 613250-9832 Dustin

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HOUSES FOR RENT

LOTS & LAND

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

NEW 3 BEDROOM Garden home, 11/2 bath, 4 appliances included, references required, call 613-6338756 after 5p.m.

2 BEDROOM APT 104 Bonnechere St. N. fridge, stove, hardwood floors, large porches, phone 4322014 after 5.

NEWLY Renovated Bungalow 2+1 BedGOT VACANT room Gas Heat and LAND? water. Corner lot with Maybe sever a lot or garage, close to shoptwo or make a subdivi- ping, and school. NO sion. Ken 613-257- PETS Reasonable Rent 5127 Great for seniors. 613623-3885

2 BEDROOM UPSTAIRS apt downtown Arnprior. Washer and dryer in unit, secure building with intercom, parking spot, heat and hydro extra, $750 month, first and last 613-302-1669

LOOKING FOR AN APARTMENT, call your reliable Landlord in Renfrew, Wilson Investments Ltd., 613-4328417 A great selection to choose from our affordable, clean, quiet, secure buildings, 24 hour service. We are located at No.2, 850 O’Brien Road, closed at NOON on Friday, evenings and weekends by appointment only!!!

BEAUTIFUL, one bedroom “The Westwinds” on Robert Drive, available July, in a well maintained building. Intercom for security, laundry facilities, stove, fridge, parking, to view call 613-432-8417 Wilson Investments.

UNIQUE one bedroom apartment, “The Academy” Raglan Street N, close to shopping, banks, etc., fridge, stove, blinds, gas furnace, parking, lovely quiet building 613432-8417 Wilson Investments

BUILDING LOT IN CEDAR HILL Near Pakenham. Mature pine, maple trees on a quiet dead end road. $60,000. Call 613-256-2014

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3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW backing onto ravine, corner lot 50’x207’, 59 Wilson BERNESE MOUNTAIN St. $179,000 private, dog X Golden Retriever 416-239-0428 pups, ready to go, vet checked. $300 Shaw- Lifelease, Harmer ville 613-223-5015 House. Seniors bldg, Bells Corners. Quiet 2 CARS bdrm/1.5 bath corner FOR SALE suite. S/W exposure, top floor, concrete 1998 Winnebago Le- bldg. New appliancSharo Must be seen to es, paint, carpet, winbe appreciated. Never dows. Eat-in kitchen, winter driven and ensuite W/D, A/C, storage. stored inside except for ample fee. the past 2 years. New Monthly $154,900. engine, (Chrysler 3.3), Call Esther Roberts, Extransmission, etc. (approx. 16000 kms) in- ecutive Director, 613stalled in 2002. 6 ply 726-8882, ext. 222. tires in excellent condiSUBDIVISION tion. 107,200kms $15,000 613- Create one or two lots or a complete subdivi333-1486 sion. Info Ken 613257-5127

ARTICLES WANTED

Looking for a GOOD Used garden (John Deere 200 or 300 series)tractor. Preferably delivered Call 613-697-0496

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SCOOTER SPECIAL 25% Off Select Models Buy/sell Stair lifts, DINING ROOM SET Porch lifts, Scooters, 66 inches long with HUNTING Bath lifts, Hospital beds two 15 inch extensions etc. Call SILVER and opens to 96 inch- CROSS 613-231HUNTER SAFETY Caes. It has two arm 3549 nadian Firearms chairs and four side SUMMER TIRES with Course. Courses and chairs. $800.00 Call 613-824-4322 black rims, 80% good, exams held throughout 15” - 215/60/R15, the year. Free course if For Sale -- Hey new $350 obo. 27 speed you organize a group, Moms of the Bride to specialized hard rock exams available. Wenbe this year! Navy- bike, hardly used, front da Cochran, 613-256Mother-of-the-Bride - Jo- MZ shock tires 26x22 2409. seph Ribkoff / 3 piece $400 obo. Pool table dress. Excellent condi- and air hockey combo tion - worn ONCE! – 3’x6’ $150, obo. Call sequined, size 16. 613-432-6608 ARTICLES 4 SALE Model was 5’3”, floor length. Purchase price $500. WHITE Sacrifice $125. OBO. FORD EXTENDED Call evenings HIGH CAP 1.613.826.0641. 1998-2003. Mint Condition. Asking $200 or best offer. HOT TUB (Spa) CovCall 613-221-6225 or email ers. Best Price, Best danny.boisclair@metroland.com Quality. All Shapes & after 6pm. Colours Available. Call 613-284-1031 1 - 8 6 6 - 6 5 2 - 6 8 37 www.thecoverguy.ca KENMORE REFRIGERATOR 18cuft textured finish white newer model excellent condition $275. Maytag washer and dryer heavy duty - large capacity - all white- newer models $350 for set 432-2508

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2 BEDROOM Town house with large storage room, newly renovated, fridge, stove, parking spot behind townhouse, 2 mins from downtown Renfrew, quiet neighborhood, $650 plus utilities, first & last month rent, phone 613-757-1576, 613-890-1576

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

1 BEDROOM APT available immediately, central location, secure building, 613-4333285

1 BEDROOM APT suitable for quiet work- ONE BEDROOM apt ing person, no pets, in downtown Arnprior. Appliances and park432-7194 ing supplied, laundry facilities on site. NonCLASSIFIEDS smoking, $525 plus 3 BEDROOM House utilities. Call Wayne at WORK on Dominion St. No ap613-623-9282 pliances, gas heat. $850/month without VACATION PROPERTIES pets. Plus all utilities. First, last and references required. 613-4333053 HOUSE FOR RENT Renfrew ON. 3 bedroom, gas heat, central air, appliances, spacious 3 floors. No pets, no smoking. Available immediately. Phone 613-432-5954. References required

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CONSTANT LAKE $550/month cabin rental great for couple or single, furnished, indoor plumbing, hydro included, pay own heat, heated by air tight stove, first/last, no pets 613628-5080

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Priced to Sell 1513-A Whelan Road $199,900.00 Well maintained bungalow. Located only 10 minutes from town on approx. 2 acres. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, ﬁnished family room, built-in appliances, central air and central vacuum. Built in 1994, this home is R2000 certiﬁed making it very economical to heat. For more information or to arrange a showing please call 613-432-9629 or E-mail: vailesmail@yahoo.ca CL24181

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GENERAL LABOURERS for Local Concrete Forming Company Carpentry and/or Concrete Forming Skills a definite asset. Valid drivers licence a MUST. Job requires heavy lifting, long hours and possible weekend work. Must be physically fit. Send or drop off resume to General Labourer Box “G” c/o The Renfrew Mercury 35 Opeongo Rd. Renfrew On, K7V 2T2 GENERAL LABOURER required to work around gravel pit, yard and garage. Full time position. APPLY in person 9-4 WEEKDAYS only. Nesbitt Aggregates 1766 Lochwinnoch Rd, Renfrew. 613432-5764 GOA PAVING requires experienced asphalt labourers. Call 1-888-433-9222 HOMEWORKERS NEEDED!!! Full & Part Time Positions Are Available - Will Train . On-Line Data Entry, Typing Work, E-mail Reading, PC/Clerical Work, Homemailers, Assembling Products. HURRY, SPOTS GO FAST! - www.Ontario JobsAtHome.com JOIN OUR Harvesting, or field supervising team at Cedar Hill Berry Farm in Pakenham. This is a great summer job for teens and adults. Minimum age 14. Call Ria at 613-2562014 OTTAWA’S Largest Lawn and Property Maintenance Company pays $120-$360 DAILY for outdoor Spring/Summer work. Hiring honest, competitive, and energetic individuals to fill our various 2011 positions. Apply online @ www.Spring MastersJobs.com

DOWNTOWN RENFREW IS looking for Buskers for July 23, 2011, Rock’N Roll’N Festival. For more information or to register call the BIA office at PAID IN ADVANCE! (613)432-7015 Make $1000 Weekly Mailing Brochures from EXPERIENCED EQUIP- home. 100% Legit! InMENT OPERATORS re- come is guaranteed! quired. Full time posi- No experience retion. APPLY in person quired. Enroll Today! 9-4 WEEKDAYS only. www.national-work.com Nesbitt Aggregates 1766 Lochwinnoch Rd Renfrew. 613-432- PAKENHAM HIGH5764 LANDS requires cook for 2011 season. Email FOR HIRE, Carpenter assistance, minimum 1 to pak@highlandsgolfyear experience. Good clubs.com or fax 613attitude, own transpor- 624-9220 tation, $13.50. 613720-9228 SECURITY GUARDS HOMEWORKERS Full-time, part-time, NEEDED!!! Full/Part casual and call outs. time positions available Must have valid Onta- Will train. On-Line rio Security Guard liData Entry, Typing cence, own transportaWork, E-mail Reading, tion and be available PC/Clerical Work, for all shifts. Busy seaHomemailers, Assem- son starts now. A few bling Products. HUR- positions available imRY, SPOTS GO FAST! mediately. Contact www.CanadianJobs DAVIS SECURITY FromHome.com 613-735-7123

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HELP WANTED

GENERAL HELP

RN & RPN POSITIONS

Permanent Full-time and Part-time If you enjoy diversity of nursing practice and want to work in a respectful and supportive team environment, come join the health care community that offers this and so much more. You will experience high quality professional practice in our progressive, well-equipped 44 bed Hospital. The Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital is currently seeking permanent full-time and part-time RN’s and RPN’s for the Medical/Surgical Inpatient Unit, OR/RR, and ER. All applicants must have current CNO registration, ACLS certiﬁcation, and a police record check with the vulnerable sector. OR/RR applicants must have Peri-operative Nursing Certiﬁcation, OR recovery experience, and TNCC.

GENERAL HELP

Eady Insurance & Financial Services Inc. is seeking an

INSURANCE BROKER Qualiﬁcations: RIBO license – Knowledge of TAM would be an asset. Remuneration: Based on candidate’s experience & qualiﬁcations. We thank all applicants, but only those invited to an interview will be contacted.

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

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Superintendant Couples As a couple, you will both be responsible for leasing, administration, 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 accommodation await you!! Please send your resumes (one from each partner) to: careers@minto.com fax (613) 788-2758

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

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Inpatient Unit applicants are preferred to have a Coronary Care Course or EKG interpretation skills. Qualiﬁed candidates are invited to submit their resumes to: Michelle Lewis, Director of Human Resources Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital E-mail: mlewis@arnpriorhospital.com Fax: (613) 623-4844

HELP WANTED

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Township of Whitewater Region

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Located within the scenic Ottawa Valley and bordered by the Ottawa River, the Township of Whitewater Region is a dynamic place to live, work and play. Known worldwide for whitewater rafting and kayaking, we offer a variety of year-round activities such as golfing, snowmobiling, camping, boating, fishing and cross-country skiing. From our vast acres of farmland with livestock grazing in the fields to our small, unique hamlets and villages to our wide expanses of water glistening under the summer sun, the Township of Whitewater Region invites everyone to experience “rural and urban life in perfect harmony”. With an annual transportation budget of $3million, the Public Works Department is responsible for the maintenance of approximately 712 lane kilometres of roadways, approximately 6 kilometres of wastewater mains and 23 kilometres of water distribution pipe, as well as maintenance of the wharves/docks and park areas located within the Township.

PUBLIC WORKS MANAGER Reporting to the Chief Administrative Ofﬁcer, the Public Works Manager is responsible to plan, promote, develop and administer a comprehensive program of construction and maintenance of the public streets, bridges, culverts, drainage, water and sewer, line installation and repair and other road works, within the guidelines of Council policy.

Qualifications: • Previous experience in a municipal roads environment. Post secondary education with Ontario Good Roads or equivalent is an asset. • Experience with municipal budget and accounting practices or similar accounting practices. • Detailed working experience with appropriate Ministry legislation and policies and other legislation related to municipal roads and water and sewer. • Experience in supervision of a Public Works Department with strong interpersonal skills and leadership ability combined with excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Computer knowledge in the use of spreadsheet software, an asset. • Must be knowledgeable in water and sewer. Must have Water and Sewer Distribution Level 1 or demonstrate a willingness to attain it. • Ability to maintain regular attendance. • Valid Class DZ driver’s license. • Ability to be on call 24 hours per day combined with a flexibility in hours of work. Compensation: $64,533 - $74,811 plus comprehensive benefits package (currently under review) Please forward your detailed resume stating “Public Works Manager”, by 3:00 p.m., May 5, 2011 to: Dean Sauriol Chief Administrative Officer Township of Whitewater Region 44 Main Street Cobden Ontario K0J 1K0 Fax: (613) 646-2283 Email: info@whitewaterregion.ca Website: www.whitewaterregion.ca Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

Haley Industries Limited For nearly 60 years, Haley Industries Limited has been producing magnesium and aluminum castings for the aerospace industry. Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley west of Renfrew, there is an immediate opening for a

Manager Contracts & Sales Reporting to the Senior Director of Marketing, this person will be a key commercial contact for our customers, responsible for management of contracts and sales functions. Qualifications: Candidates must have a college or university degree in engineering or business administration and a minimum of 5 years relevant experience in sales and contracts, or operations experience in aerospace manufacturing. Skills: Demonstrated superior negotiation skills, interpersonal skills and an ability to deal with customers and colleagues in a professional and confidential manner. Sand casting or other foundry experience would be considered an asset. Haley provides an excellent work environment with a competitive wage and a comprehensive benefits package. We thank all applicants, but only those invited to an interview will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please Please forward resume to: Human Resources Haley Industries Limited 634 Magnesium Road Haley, Ontario Canada K0J 1Y0 Fax: (613-432-0743) Email: jobs.haley@magellan.aero

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Lab Technician Scapa North America, a leading manufacturer of Adhesive Tape Products is seeking a Temporary Part-Time Lab Technician. This position will involve 12 or 8 hour rotating shifts reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager. A combination of Grade 12 education and experience in a manufacturing environment preferably in Quality Control would help you meet the challenges of this position.

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GENERAL HELP

HELP WANTED

DIVERSIFIED Transportation Ltd. Fort McMurray

• MOTORCOACH DRIVERS • SITE SERVICE BUS DRIVERS Valid Class 1/ Class 2 Drivers Licence Required

Successful candidates will also require the following: Good analytical and mathematical skills Basic computer skills Detail oriented Able to work under minimum supervision Able and willing to work 12 hour rotating shifts Lab experience preferred

• Annual Salary Range $58,000 - $78,000 • Plus $14,400 per annum Living Allowance

Lab Technicians are responsible for routine sampling and testing of raw materials and manufactured tape products using standard laboratory equipment and procedures. Data will be documented utilizing a personal computer and summarized through the preparation of various reports.

Inquires and Resumes Email: work4dtl@dtl.ca Telephone: 780-742-2561 drivers

We offer a competitive Compensation and Beneﬁts package that will be related to experience and qualiﬁcations. Please submit your resume by May 6, 2011 to: Scapa North America Human Resource Department 609 Barnet Blvd. R.R. #1, Station Main Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3Z4

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COUNTY OF RENFREW Employment Opportunities BONNECHERE MANOR Long Term Care Home

For more information Visit: yourclassifieds.ca

OR Call:

1.877.298.8288

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

DIETITIAN Competition #11-63: 1 Full Time Position Reporting to the Food Services Supervisor, the Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing all residents with a nutritional plan of care consistent with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care standards and the current Dietitians of Canada approved Manual of Clinical dietetics, PEN-Practice Based Evidence in Nutrition and dietetic professional standards. This plan of care will be developed to support and promote quality of life recognizing individuality while using the resources available to Bonnechere Manor. 21 hours per week are designated to Dietitian functions and 14 hours per week are designated to Food Service Supervisor functions.

Youths!

Qualifications: x Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition Science and successful completion of the Dietitians of Canada approved Dietetic Internship Program. x Member of the College of Dietitian of Ontario, in good standing. x Eligible for membership in the Dietitians of Canada. x Long-term care experience, preferred. x Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. x Computer literacy required (word processing, spreadsheet and data base). x Must display departmental and position competencies of Personal Sensitivity/Empathy, Flexibility/Adaptability, Teamwork, Analytical/Systematic Thinking (Problem Solving), Communication, and Holding People Accountable. Compensation: $61,462 – 72,308, plus comprehensive benefits package.

FOOD SERVICE WORKER Competition #11-64: 1 Part Time Position Competition #11-65: 2 Relief Positions Under the direction of the Food Service Supervisor or designate, the Food Service Worker is responsible for all aspects of the delivery of food service ensuring high standards in a sanitary environment. Qualifications: x Grade 12 graduate or equivalent combination of education and experience. x Certificate – Food Service Worker Program, as approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities and recognized by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care OR Diploma – Cook/Chef course from an established college or have attained Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program status or an equivalent program as determined by the employer. x Certificate – Food Safety Awareness Program, as approved by a Public Health Unit. x Must display departmental and position competencies of Personal Sensitivity/Empathy, Flexibility/Adaptability, Teamwork, Accuracy & Thoroughness, and Efficiency.

Adults!

Seniors!

Earn Extra Money!

Routes Available! We’re looking for Carriers to deliver our newspaper!

Compensation: $20.85 - $21.30 per hour.

DAY PROGRAM ASSISTANT Competition #11-66: 1 Part Time Position Under the direction of the Client Programs/Outreach Supervisor and in collaboration with the Recreation Programmer, the Program Assistant provides provisions for individual or group recreational programming for the purpose of reactivating clients with varying abilities, enabling them to attain their maximum physical, social, and mental potential. Qualifications: x High School graduate or equivalent. x Successful completion of the Health Care Aide Certificate or equivalent from an approved College. x Certificate in Activation Techniques, Gerontology, Working with the Aged, or equivalent required. x Certificate – Food Safety Awareness Program recognized by a Public Health Unit. x Must display departmental and position competencies of Personal Sensitivity/Empathy, Flexibility/Adaptability, Teamwork, Communication, Creative Thinking, and Efficiency. Compensation: $22.28 - $22.39 per hour. For complete job descriptions and qualifications for the Day Program Assistant and Food Service Worker positions, please see the County of Renfrew website at http://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/departments/human-resources/unionized-job-descriptions/

Human Resources County of Renfrew 9 International Drive Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5 FAX: (613) 735-7590 EMAIL: hrinfo@countyofrenfrew.on.ca (in MS Word or pdf format) Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Interested candidates are asked to submit their resumes by May 2, 2011 to judy@seniorshomesupport.ca or Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home Support PO Box 919 Unit 3, 190 Plaunt St Renfrew, ON K7V 4H3

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LOOKING FOR A childcare provider to come to our home to look after our 2 children while at work. Must have own transportation (valid driver’s license). Call Sarah at 613-570-4183 for more information CHILD CARE

Job Title: Mailroom – Flyer Inserter – Casual Part-time – Late Shift Department: Distribution – Renfrew, ON Metroland Media is seeking reliable and dependable individuals to join their distribution team at the Renfrew Mercury. Role Accountability: • Responsible for lifting flyers from a pallet and manually inserting these flyers in newspapers. • Jog and strap of bundles once insertion of required flyers is completed. • Loading of completed flyer bundles onto skid or into cage • Other duties may include, but are not limited to, cleaning of general work area and warehouse. • To perform "due diligence" as prescribed by the Ministry of Labour in the Ontario Health & Safety Act and understanding all Company policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook Requirements: • Physically able to lift 5-25 Ibs. • Standing for extended periods required • Continual rotation of wrists, back and shoulders. • Fluent in English both written and verbal. • Ability to count to 100 • Motivated self starter • Reliable team worker • Ability to work all shifts

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M&R FEEDS SHAWVILLE is the place to be SATURDAY APRIL 30TH from 8:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. We will be hosting our first ANNUAL SPRING Buy-SellTrade Day of Birds & small animals along with USED HORSE TACK. We will be supplying...the location for anyone to bring their poultry, waterfowl, rabbits, guinea pigs etc and used horse tack to sell or trade. EVERYONE IS WELCOME!! 388 MAIN St. Shawville (819)647-2814 MUSICIANS and Entertainers wanted for the ARNPRIOR FARMER’S MARKET to be held Saturdays, 8am to 1pm, from May 28 to Oct. 8. For further information contact the market convenor: 613-6220611 or jim@antiquesetc.ca

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ADMASTON-BROMLEY RESIDENTS We need to borrow your old or recent photos of Township people, places or events in order to portray the diversity and history of our Township at the 150th Anniversary Celebrations of Renfrew County, June 9th – 12th Call Pauline before May 8th 613-432-8313 CL24305

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RENFREW MERCURY - April 28 2011

51 BIRTHDAYS

MIXED SLOW-PITCH TOURNAMENT

CARDS OF THANKS

Happy Birthday May1st What an auspicious occasion!

Where: Opeongo Park

(Opeongo Road) Lake Clear ANNIE YANTHA

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Thank you I would like to thank everyone who shared & supported the family, the kind thoughts & prayers extended during this very sad time with the loss of my husband Jeff Chretien.

When: Saturday May 28, 2011

Contact Dillan Holly for more details

The Family of the late Annie Yantha would like to sincerely thank all their friends, relatives, coworkers and neighbors for their expressions of sympathy, food, ﬂowers, masses, donations to Hospice Renfrew, Sunshine Coach, Seniors Home Support and their presence during the visitation and service at Our Lady of Fatima Church. The family would especially like to thank Dr. Clarke and Dr. Dipaolo for their excellent treatment and compassion shown, and the nurses and the staff at Hospice Renfrew for the excellent care provided to Mom. Thank you to the staff at Goulet Funeral Home, to Father MacNamara for his regular visits to mom and for his comforting words at the service and to the Ladies of the CWL for the lovely luncheon served. Thank you to all our friends and family for your comfort and support. The expressions of sympathy and kind memories of Mom were truly overwhelming and your thoughtfulness will not be forgotten.

The Yantha Family

It is times like this of great sorrow that this community is wonderfully kind and supportive and helps to keep family strong during a loss such as this. A deep felt thank you is extended from the Chretien family to all. In loving memory please read below There is a virtual message for those who would like to share in the celebration of Jeff Chretien’s life go to: http://tinyurl.com/ messagestoheaven CL24340

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3 FAMILY YARD Sale furniture, pool pump, toys, knitting supplies, crafts, flower pots and lots of other household items. 408 New St. Friday April 29, Saturday April 30, 8a.m. til 1p.m. 30-31 APRIL 8-1p.m. 147 Bonnechere St. moving sale household items, clothes, rugs etc, 613-433-5829 for inquires

904 PUCKER ST. Saturday April 30, 8a.m.-2p.m. Household items, crafts etc. Rain or shine, no early birds please.

Forever in our hearts sons, daughters and grandchildren

IN MEMORIAM

Always remembered, Loved Forever Donald, Ann, Jael and Colin

We will be running a special “GARAGE SALE” section in the Renfrew Mercury from May to September

Multi-family, rain or shine, Saturday April 30, 8 am – noon at 1027 Pinnacle Rd. Lots of baby/kid items, household items, etc.

For the low, low price of $10.00 plus HST you can rest assured that your sale will be well attended Call 613-432-3655 Email: christy.barker@metroland.com or reina.devries@metroland.com

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In loving memory of a dear husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather and great-grandfather, who left us April 29, 2007

The Voice of the Wind When the warm breeze of April caresses you part of it will be me. When you look into the eyes of my children part of them will be me. When a snowﬂake of winter plants a kiss on your cheek that kiss might well have been me. And the dust which appears out of nowhere may be part of the dust that was me. Through the promise of morning and the voice of the wind I will always have something to say. To reﬂect on those wonderful moments and warm you as you make your way. All things that we both were a part of will continue to brighten each day. Making room for the sound of your laughter by remembering I’m not far away. By David Garred

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Dwayne Schnob April 29, 2010 Hard to believe a year has passed Since the last time that we shared a laugh Missing you more with each passing day Missing you more than words can say Remembering words of wisdom you once taught From you, my father I’ve learned so much Would trade everything for one more night I’d spend it with you ‘til morning light In time of need you were always there You always helped, you always cared I know eventually I’ll see you again My father, my idol, my greatest friend

Don’t take the risk that someone may see your sign on a telephone pole — make sure by taking out your ad in our special “Garage Sale” section

GROUP YARD SALE April 30/ May 1 8am4pm. 2611 Highway 132. 8 kms from Renfrew. Household items, depression glass, old books, craft supplies etc.

February 27, 1964 - April 29, 2010

A year ago, our world was changed, Never again to be the same, With broken hearts a part of us went with you Duke. We live each day with so much heartache, Not able to see your smiling face, Or hear your voice again, And the way you lightened up a room when you walked in. Those things are gone, but you will always live on in our hearts, And in our memories. Many tears have been shed and many more to come, Because you were so loved. You are so missed in our lives. You were a Good and Loving son, A devoted Father, a loyal Brother, A cherished Uncle and a Best Friend anyone would ever want. These are just a few words to describe the kind of man you were. You will always be “Forever Young” “God Bless” Love you Always “Duker” Mom & Dad, Sons Jeremy & Jesse Rene, Guylaine & Family Lee Ann, Rich, & Family

LIMLAW, JAY

In loving memory of a loving uncle who passed away all too soon, April 29 2007 His life was earnest, His actions kind, A generous hand, And an active mind. Anxious to please, Loath to offend, A loving Uncle, And a faithful friend.

In loving memory of Dwayne Walter Joseph Schnob “Duke”

IN MEMORIAM

LIMLAW, Jay

GARAGE SALE SEASON IS ALMOST HERE!!

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IN MEMORIAM

CARDS OF THANKS

Card of Thanks

April 28 2011 - RENFREW MERCURY

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Loving you always Dad, Jeremy & Jesse

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RENFREW MERCURY - April 28 2011

52 IN MEMORIAM

DEATHS

DAGENAIS, Daniel Philip

Thinking of our angel Duke Feb. 27, 1964 - Apr. 29, 2010 We thought about you with love today, But that is nothing new. We thought about you yesterday, And the days before that too. We think of you in silence, We o en speak your name. All we have are memories, And a picture in a frame. Your memory is our keepsake, Which will never part. God has you in his keeping, We have you in our hearts. Loving you always, Jennifer, Steven, Alex, Abby, Danielle and Brad

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In Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011, Danny Dagenais, age 74 years. Husband of the late Lorraine Bimm; dear father of Kerry (Tammy), Morewood, Barry & Ken, DaniLynn (Gerard) Lorbetskie, Renfrew. Special grandfather of Daniel & Michael Dagenais, John & Scott Lorbetskie, Danielle & Dakota Dagenais. Dear brother of Ken (Joy), Renfrew, Bernard, Kelowna, B.C., Lois (Ken) Huckabone, Isabel (late Carl) Reitz, Renfrew, Eileen (Brian) Corrigal, Kamploops, B.C. Visitations at the GOULET FUNERAL HOME, 310 Argyle St. S., Renfrew, Tuesday: 2-4, 7-9 p.m. and after 9:15 a.m. Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Wednesday April 27th at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. In lieu of ﬂowers, donations to the Cancer Society would be appreciated. Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneralhome.com

Easton; Gladys Isobel Peacefully at Lakeridge Health Care Oshawa, Ontario on Thursday April 21, 2011. Gladys Camelon of Calabogie age 79 years. Beloved wife of the late Peter Easton. Loving mother of Anne Milotte (Terry) of Arnprior, Lori Echlin (Stephen) of Perth, Steven (Susan) of North Bay and Barry (Janet) of Bowmanville. Loved Grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Predeceased by 1 granddaughter. Dear sister of Madge Millotte (late Wilfred), Mildred Milotte (late Walter), Minnie McKinnon (Joe), Frances Harper (Bob), Lois Davidson (Doug) and John Camelon (Mary). Predeceased by siblings Bill, Gerald, Carl Camelon and Margaret McKay. Friends called at the Anderson Funeral Home & Chapel, 22 Raglan St. S., Renfrew on Tuesday April 26th from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service was held at St. Andrew’s United Church, Calabogie on Wednesday April 27th at 11:00 a.m. Interment Hillcrest Cemetery, Calabogie. For those desiring donations to the Crohn & Colitis Foundation would be appreciated.

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Laft celebrates 10th year GLADYS SIDOCK

KNOX, Mavis Audrey (nee Storie) Passed away peacefully on Monday April 4, 2011, in her 73rd year, in the hospital in Summerland, B.C. Loving mother of David (Ludmila) Knox of Toronto, and Susan (Richard) Bayliss of Summerland, BC. Loving grandmother of Madeline and Sacha Bayliss. Dear sister of Neil (Ruth) Storie, Doris Enright, Ron (Joan) Storie, Ruth (Terry) O’Shea, and Marlene (Phil) Froats, sister-in-law of Joan Storie, and Murray Dunn. Predeceased by her parents, James and Mabel Storie, and her siblings Jean McLaren (Cameron), Shirley Reid (Nelson), Anita Ferguson (Allan), Donald Storie, Edith Dunn, and brother-in-law Isaiah Enright. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Internment at Castleford Cemetery in the spring.

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The Right Relationships with Aboriginal People Study Group (RRAP) presents the film Niigaanibatowaad: Frontrunners Wednesday, May 4. The film is a story of survival, hope, reconciliation and a dream for a new beginning that transcends hatred and racism. The play by sports journalist Laura Robinson deals with a true story of 10 aboriginal boys

Photos courtesy Doug Sidock

In a scene from Late Flowering, from left, Mary Lynn McConnachie (Mrs. Foster-Buller), Richard Owen (Mar tin Whittaker), Caroline Graham (Miss Pardoe) and Carol Ann Flannery (Miss Beaumont).

who were chosen to carry the torch to the 1967 Pan Am Games in Winnipeg. It is about the segregation of the aboriginal athletes and the despair and abuse suffered in the school system. The film and discussion will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. in the chapel. Free-will offerings welcomed. Register with Beulah Wright at 613-432-3295.

Laft Players celebrated the ﬁrst show of their 10th year by presenting Late Flowering, a comedy by John Chapman and Ian Davidson, with special permission of Samuel French Inc. A cast of ﬁve included Carol Ann Flannery as Miss Beaumont, the owner of a marriage bureau, who also capably directed the show. Her secretary, Miss Pardoe, played by Caroline Graham, was most entertaining. The two ladies, in their search for suitable mates for their clients, provided interest and humour for the audience. Richard Owen was hilarious in his portrayal of Martin Whittaker, a computer engineer, who decided to change his life by registering for a mate with the bureau. Mary Lynn McConnachie (Mrs. Foster-Buller) and Muriel Cardwell (Miss Pinder) were both ladies searching for a man to share their life and caused numerous problems for the bureau, but laughter for the audience. The support crew for the cast included the stage manager, Bob Prudhomme and the props lady, Karen Abbott. The set for the show was admired by all. It was designed and decorated by Kathy Dagg and Debi Abraham and no detail was missed. Other house workers included Norm Dagg, Doug Sidock, Mike Cloutier, Peter Boldt, Mike Ryan, Taylor Popkie, Mike Kelly, Gerry Kluke, Jeff Scott, Barb Scott, Michael McConnachie and Gladys Sidock. As always it is most important to have the back stage help as support for the cast.

Cast members, from left, Mary Lynn McConnachie, Caroline Graham Muriel Cardwell (Miss Pinder) , Carol Ann Flannery in the Laft produc tion of Late Flowering. On Saturday evening the show was a dinner theatre which included a happy hour, a turkey dinner catered by the Miss Teen Ontario East Committee (with all dinner proceeds donated to Candlelighters, an organization which helps children with cancer and their families). Miss Teen, Hillary McMillan, was one of the waitresses and patrons had positive comments on the meal, with Joanne McGregor’s homemade buns being a real hit! To celebrate the 10th, there was a beautiful anniversary cake, baked and decorated by J&J Chocolates. It was a replica of a stage complete with red curtains of yummy chocolate. Free draws were included in all three show nights as well. Winners took home movie-watching treat boxes, or free tickets to the Laft

fall show, or for Really Cool Ini tiatives August show. Special audience attendees included the Golden Age Club from the Pontiac, 11 members of Cobden Community Players who will stage their show Apri 29, 30 and May 1, and a couple who were celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary. Laft players will present their fall show, A Christmas Cactus, in November. Watch for news of our forth coming website and a reunion of all Laft participants from 2001 to present. If you wish to become a mem ber of Laft board of directors which, hopefully, will be struck very soon, please contact Gladys at sidock@nrtco.net or call 613 432-2549. We hope live theatre can con tinue to exist for Renfrew.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 30 • Ride the Valley for Soldier On at Calabogie Peaks. Registration is $30. People are welcome to register online at the Peaks’ calabogie.com website, or prior to Ride the Valley from 8 to 10 a.m. The motorcycle ride leaves Calabogie Peaks at 10:30 a.m. The day also features a pig roast from 2 to 5 p.m., poker run, live music and vendors. The chair lift will also be running. A $5 charge goes to Soldier On, a ski program for disabled soldiers. • Anniversary dinner at St. Andrew’s United Church, Beachburg 4:30 to 7 p.m. Turkey and ham. Adults $12, children 12 and under, $5. • New to You Sale at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Quarry Avenue entrance. All welcome. • St. Andrew’s United Church Matawatchan will hold a ham dinner at 5 p.m. Adults $12, 12 and under $6, five years and under free.

APRIL 29-30 The Renfrew University Women’s Club will hold its annual used book sale on Friday, April 29 from 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon in the MacNeil Gymnasium at Renfrew Collegiate Institute. Proceeds are used for scholarships for local high schools. Call 613-433-9005.

ing her latest book, The Fall Guy. A signing and book sale will follow this free event. Call 613-628-2400.

SATURDAY, MAY 7 • Renfrew Silver Seniors May Ball at Renfrew Legion. Happy hour 5 p.m., dinner 6 p.m. Music by Cruise NCompany 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets available until May 2. Call Pat at 613-649-2756. • Charity BBQ Day at M&M Meat Shops, Renfrew, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds to Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada. • Valley Harmonizers eighth annual Barbershop Cabaret at Renfrew Presbyterian Church Hall. 7 p.m., with desserts by the Ladies Aid. Guest performance by Checkmate. Tickets $12.50 from Valley Harmonizers and Aikenhead’s Drug Store. Proceeds to Renfrew Music Festival and local fundraisers. • Yard and bake sale 8 a.m. to noon, indoors at Renfrew Baptist Church, corner of Plaunt and Railway.

SUNDAY, MAY 8 Benefit dinner and auction for Henny and Tony Menkhorst. Renfrew Armouries from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Ham and potato dinner, kids activities, massive silent auction including gear, gift certificates, gift baskets and more. Tickets $10 at Gourley’s Variety, Barry Breen Insurance, Dahl’s Coin Laundry and Convenience Store, and RBC Royal Bank in Renfrew.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 Blood donor clinic: Renfrew Legion Branch 148 from 2 to 8 p.m. Call 1-888-2DONATE to book an appointment. Sponsored by the Renfrew Lions Club.

SATURDAY, MAY 14

• Hike for Hospice Renfrew, registration 1 p.m. at Stewart Park by the Renfrew Presbyterian Church. The hike starts at 2 p.m. Contact www.hikeforhospicerenfrew.ca for pledge sheets, online donations and other information. • Hot roast beef supper at Foresters Falls Orange Hall 4 to 6:30 p.m. Adults $12, children 6 to 12 $5, under 6 free. Takeouts available. Sponsored by LOL 552 and LOBA 1302. Wheelchair accessible. • The May Valley Singles lunch is at 12:30 p.m. at Sonia’s Restaurant in Shawville. For information call Fay at 613-256-8117 or Johanna at 613-432-7622.

• Second annual black tie chocolate gala – a signature event in support of Victim Services of Renfrew County – 7 p.m. cocktails; 8:15 p.m. auction; dancing with Twist of Fate; late lunch. Event will be held at the Normandy Officers’ Mess, CFB Petawawa. Tickets $100. For more information or tickets, call Victim Services at 613-649.2852 or visit our website at www. victimservicesrenfrewcounty.ca. Tickets are also available at J&J’s Chocolate Sensations in Renfrew. • Arnprior & District Humane Society fundraising yard sale 9 a.m. at the Shelter, 490 Didak Drive, Arnprior. Donations appreciated. Drop off at the shelter. Find your treasure and support your local animal shelter. Call 613-623-0916 www.arnpriorhumanesociety.

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Do you have a disability, injury or illness and want to work? The Neil Squire Society is offering the following free wellness workshops in May: Positive Communication Skills, Monday, May 2, 12:30 to 3 p.m.; and Motivation and Momentum, Monday, May 9, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Call Natalie at 613-735-4586.

Don’t miss Randy Foster’s Fiddle Extravaganza featuring Tessa and Ella Bang, Triple Trouble - Michaela, Molly and Marley Mullan, Natalie Harrison, and dance to the music of Randy Foster and Bruce Armitage at 2 p.m. at the Renfrew Legion Hall. Tickets $10 at Aikenhead’s Drug Store, Seniors Home Support (613-432-7691) and at the door.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 • Community Living Renfrew County South’s annual family and friends spaghetti dinner at Royal Canadian Legion Renfrew Branch 148. Meet and greet from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., with dinner from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 and include spaghetti, salad, roll, dessert and a beverage. Proceeds are being shared between Special Olympics Renfrew and Renfrew County and District Food Bank. Call Alana Peer, Gloria Tunn or Nicole Brown at 613-432-7529 for tickets and more information. • Right Relationship with Aboriginal People Study Group hosts evening discussion on the film, FrontRunners from 7 to 9 p.m. First Nation teenage boys run the torch 800 km to the stadium at the 1967 Pan Am Games in Winnipeg but are not allowed to enter with the torch. The boys attend an Indian residential school. In 1999 the province of Manitoba issued an official apology. Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church, Renfrew, in the chapel, freewill offering. All welcome. Register with Beulah Wright 613-432-3295.

THURSDAY, MAY 5 At 7 p.m. at the Bonnechere Union Public Library, 74A Maple St., Eganville. Enjoy an evening with Barbara Fradkin, author of the acclaimed Inspector Green mystery series. She will be reading from and discuss-

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

TUESDAY, MAY 17 Dances of Universal Peace: People of all ages, abilities and faith traditions welcome. At Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church from 7 to 9 p.m. Dance leader Patricia Tamosetis. Freewill donation. Call Felicite Stairs at 613-432-5583 or Debi Virtue at 613-432-0908.

SATURDAY, MAY 21 Attention eco-friends ages 4 to 10. The AdmastonBromley Library in Douglas is having a Reduce, Re-use, Recycle Party from 10 a.m. to noon. Grab a friend, a pair of scissors, a piece of newspaper, and join in a morning of GREEN fun.

Election briefs Continued from page 4 In a news release, Tabbert reiterated “strong support” for Ottawa River heritage designation and expressed concern about Conservative Gallant’s opposition and her “misleading” the electorate on the issue. “No restrictions whatsoever would be imposed locally through this important designation,” Tabbert said. “This designation would be a great boost to our riding, in terms of economic and job opportunities.” In a second release, Tabbert decried the lack of integrity and transparency in government. A Liberal government would be open and transparent and would immediately call for open tenders on the new fighter jets, she said. CLAWBACK SLAMMED Independent candidate Hec Clouthier accuses Cheryl Gallant of having a double standard when it comes to supporting military veterans. “She’s constantly extolling her unwavering support for the military, yet when it comes down to brass tacks, she sells veterans out with her actions,” Clouthier said in a news release, referring to Gallant’s vote against Bill C-201, a piece of legislation that would have ended the government’s clawback of military pensions once a veteran reaches the age of 65. Clouthier also slammed Gallant for

not attending every all-candidates session. “Given she’s been avoiding debates for years without consequence, she’s probably thinking she’s pretty close to invincible,” he said. However, he claims people in the riding are getting fed up. “She and her government talk about openness and accountability all the time, yet their actions are the extreme opposite of everything they’d have us believe. “I can’t think of anything more disrespectful to these people she’s promised to stand up for, and I think she’s going to pay a big price for that.” ECONOMY MAIN ISSUE The economy is the main issue in the country and this riding, says Conservative Gallant. In a news release she pointed out that all candidates agreed at the Greater Arnprior Chamber of Commerce forum that the issue they hear most at the door is the economy. Gallant said she is encouraged by the warm reception she is receiving at the doorstep while canvassing and “will continue to address their number one concern, which is the economy.” NORTHCOTE ACCESS Elections Canada has put out an advisory noting the poll at the Northcote Community Centre does not have level access. If electors at that poll need the access, they should call the returning office (1-866-275-1647) to ask about alternate voting arrangements.

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