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SEASON’S FIRST MAJOR SNOWFALL

Year 140, Issue 32

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Thursday, February 3, 2011 • 44 pages

So much for a quiet snow season.

Abundant snowfalls were predicted for southwestern Ontario, while up to 15 centimetres was expected to blanket Renfrew by the end of Wednesday.

The Ontaro snowfalls are a sidebar to the major storm born in Texas late Monday.

Almost all Renfrew County school buses were cancelled.

Renfrew garage foreman Doug James admits the town’s roads crew has been itching to do what it’s accustomed to doing every winter. Last winter was also a relatively quiet snow season in Renfrew.

Renfrew’s salt truck was on the road by 5:30 a.m., but it was pulled off the road as snow accumulation increased.

The town’s three plow trucks were on the job by 7 a.m.

Slim till You Win kicks off today Renfrew County and Lanark County go head to head in the Slim till You Win competition that kicks off tonight.

The weight-loss rivalry is being started in the face of what Renfrew County chief paramedic Mike Nolan calls a health-care crisis for residents of both counties.

The three-month campaign encourages participants to embrace a health-wise lifestyle.

The competition will take place at the nine Heart Wise Exercise locations.

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REDNECK ICE RACE A HIT Redneck Ice Race competitor Bobby Lavallee thrilled the audience at Renfrew’s first-ever ice race in O’Brien Park. The course started at the McDougall Mill Museum and curved past the Swinging Bridge and amphitheatre. Mercury photo by Lucy Hass

Charge reduced to second-degree murder STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

Dugald Jamieson, 48, of Renfrew no longer faces first-degree murder charges.

On the advice of both the Crown and defence counsel, Jamieson will be tried for

second-degree murder during a juried trial whose dates have yet to be set.

The trial is not expected to take place until at least two months after the late-February judicial pre-trial.

Twelve witnesses were heard last week during the preliminary inquiry looking into

the death of Carol-Anne Brunet, 54, of Renfrew last May. When the preliminary inquiry began Monday, Jan. 24, Jamieson was arraigned on two charges − first-degree murder and breach of probation.

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Lambert young at heart and still working on the job STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

He’s a senior citizen, to be sure, but his memory is sharp as a tack.

He plucks events, from years gone by, out of the air with ease, and easily recites verses from Scripture.

At age 85, as of Jan. 27 this year, John Lambert also does what few men his age still do.

He goes to work every weekday morning.

It’s what he likes to do at John Lambert Carpets, the company he founded in 1965.

But that’s not surprising.

Quoting Isaiah 40:31, he reminds his visitor that as a man thinks, so he is. Referring to Psalm 103:5, he says those who fill their lives with good things have their youth renewed as if possessing the energy of an eagle.

In many ways he says today’s economy is a darn sight worse than it was during the Depression of the 1930s. His company is among those who aren’t doing as well as they once did, but he says people still enjoy good service, product and conversation when they visit Lambert Carpets.

Having worked at umpteen jobs before founding his own company more than 45 years ago, Lambert has a story or two to share with visitors.

The second oldest of 12 children, of Harry and Della Lambert, he says he experienced his share of hard knocks and good lessons while growing up at Camel Chute, not far from Matawatchan.One sibling died at age two, another sibling succumbed to leukemia as a teenager, and yet another died as a 40-something adult.

But growing up was still fun and fulfilling, as his trapper dad

and mom ran a household on “positive love.

“One hundred per cent love, so much that I spoiled my kids and still do,” says Lambert.

“My dad and I never had a cross word, never. And my mother, either.”

He says so while sitting in the back room at the John Lambert Carpet’s newest offices, at 220 Carswell Street. The building, once the home of the town creamery, provides 2,500 square feet of floor space, ample parking, and a wide variety of floor coverings, including laminates, tile, wood flooring and carpets.

In the front office, manager Eleanor Blais, one of Lambert’s four children, talks to a visiting supplier.

In the adjoining room, Lambert continues to share his stories. But he says no experience was any more spectacular for him than an evening at the Pentecostal Church near Matawatchan about 1938.

“God was important, not so much the church,” he recalls of his childhood.

But God became even more important that night. He and his dad walked about seven miles to church, where Lambert was praying when he says God met him in a supernatural way.

“I didn’t see anyone,” says Lambert, “but I wept and I had a sign that God and Jesus died to make our life eternal. And I’ve never had any high as high as that since then.

“It was just an assurance that God was God,” adds Lambert, trying to explain the experience.

Since then, Lambert has experienced many moments where he says he had assurances from God about what was happening, including the time Lambert prayed for a woman who was

The indefatigable John Lambert and his daughter, Eleanor Blais, of John Lambert Carpets. Mercury photo

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said to be on her deathbed, only to see her live three more years.

Lambert doesn’t brag. He just tells the stories as he says they unfolded.

One such story comes from 1965. In 1964 his earnings were $4,100, but that amount dropped to $3,500 the next year because his hours dropped below his customary 80 or so hours per week.

At age 39, he was not impressed.

“That’s why I quit the business (Stearns paint and tile centre) and started my own business,” recalls Lambert.

With a Grade 7 education, and his share of varied jobs − like river logging runs and working

for farmers Harry Gibbons and Tom Hanrihan on South McNaughton Road − he set out to make a decent buck for himself and, later, for his family.

And he succeeded.

He did so, he admits, with the help of fortunate investments in the stock market and his sale of a Raglan Street building in the late 1990s that housed several apartments.

The property, sold to Briscoe’s to become a parking lot, is now the property of Metro grocery store.

Some of the best times for the Lambert family and business were in the early 1970s when the Lamberts ran John Lambert Carpets out of their home at 59 Raglan Street South.

Daughter Eleanor, who wasn’t a teenager yet, fondly recalls those times.

“We had a lot of fun.”

The kitchen was the centre of the Lambert universe, with customers, installers and salesmen often on the scene.

“I think mom (Frances) cooked from the moment she woke up until she went to bed,” recalls Eleanor.

However, a fire ended up destroying the garage, from which local firefighter Beattie Pilgrim rescued several huge rolls of carpet, and the business moved to another one of its several locations over the years.

That was at the north end of town, until the mall was torn down and Lambert Carpets moved back to Raglan Street.

In 1985 Lambert sold John Lambert Carpets, which had done some of its best business in the early 1970s.

“I had 10 years of a holiday,” confesses Lambert. “I’d sold the business, but I was never out of it completely. It was a pay-asyou-go arrangement.”

But then he took over the business again in 1995, and he remains the owner.

He keeps going to work, too, following the loss of his wife. He and Frances were married for 59 years before she died in November 2009.

“I love people. I still like it,” explains Lambert of his commitment to work. “I still like to talk to people, as you can see.”

His barber for decades, Kate Windle, can vouch for that. She describes him as a calm, patient, peaceful man who has remained determined in the face of ups and downs in the business world.

He also continues to contribute in the workplace, says Lambert’s daughter, Eleanor.

“If I have to go out and measure (for a job) or if I’m dealing with something else, he steps in and answers the phone and deals with customers,” she says.

Besides, she says many customers come in looking to specifically talk to her dad or to a male.

Also, she notes: “I learn things from him all the time, because I never did installation (of carpets and tiling) and he did.”

Daughter Orla Lambert-Nickell, who lives in LaGrange, Indiana, thinks similarly.

“I’m very proud of my father for being in business for so many years and taking care of his family at such an advanced age.”

She’s also proud of his volunteer work, which included more than 30 years of singing and playing the guitar for Groves Park Lodge residents.

In keeping with his love of gospel music, he cut two sets of gospel songs in the 1980s. The title for one of the CDs, in keeping with his optimistic outlook, is Something Good’s Going to Happen. And a lot of good has.

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Jamieson’s pre-trial Feb. 24 Continued from front To conclude the inquiry on Thursday afternoon, Justice Jane Wilson ruled that he will be tried for second-degree murder as well as breach of probation.

In the first morning session, Jamieson was wearing shackles at his ankles and wrists in the court room. Co-defence counsel Richard Morris requested the handcuffs be removed so he could take notes during the proceedings. The request was later granted by Justice Wilson.

Jamieson, who was dressed in a light blue shirt and jeans each day, took notes regularly that were later passed to his defence counsel.

Morris is co-defending counsel, along with Victoria Legris, of the Ottawa-based firm Langevin Morris Smith, which also has an office in Renfrew.

Assistant Crown Attorney Peter Hageraats is representing the Crown.

A publication ban is in effect, meaning evidentiary material cannot be disclosed by the media.

However, this does not restrict identification of witnesses.

The witnesses on the third and final day of the inquiry (Thursday) were Renfrew residents Steven Howard and Corey Kasaboski.

Another witness, who was unable to attend court, will be interviewed off-site prior to the judicial pre-trail.

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The pre-trial is 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 24 at the Superior Court building in Pembroke. A juried trial date will be later determined.

Brunet’s body was found in the apartment building where she lived early on the morning of Monday, May 31.

It was the first homicide within Renfrew County Housing Corporation rental units geared to lower incomes.

If found guilty of second-degree murder, Jamieson would face a minimum of 10 years in jail before eligible for parole.

and observed a 2003 Chevrolet Sierra approach the officer’s location.

The vehicle failed to slow down and proceed with caution for an emergency vehicle.

As a result, a 47-year-year man from Braeside was charged with Section 159.1(1) of the Highway Traffic Act – for failing to slow down and proceed with caution for an emergency vehicle.

MOTOR VEHICLE COLLISIONS

Const. Mike Recoskie is investigating the mischief done to county road signs on Opeongo Road in Bonnechere Valley Township.

Some time during the evening of Jan. 25 and the morning of Jan. 26 an unknown person or persons broke the signs.

If anyone has any information, contact the Killaloe OPP or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS.

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If the Winter Frew Fest carnival only whet your appetite for winter fun, no fear. There’s more fun on the way this weekend.

This Saturday the Dacre and Area Community Association (DACA) hosts a full day of fun at its centre on Flat Road in Greater Madawaska Township.

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Activities include sleigh rides from 9 to 11 a.m., then in the afternoon children can enjoy broomball, skating, triathlon, and more.

Starting at 1 p.m. adults will tackle cross-cut, swede saw, naildriving, tea-boiling, wood-splitting and plank-race contests.

The day will end with an allyou-can-eat spaghetti supper at 4:40 p.m., followed by progressive euchre at 7 p.m. if there is enough interest.

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Police were called to a collision on the OFSC B trail in Clyde Township of the Haliburton Highlands.

While negotiating a bend on the OFSC B trail, one snowmobile began to slide into the path of oncoming snowmobiles.

The snowmobile rolled and the driver was ejected.

The male driver identified as 52-year-old Tyler McCullough.

He succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

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Last week the Killaloe OPP were dispatched to 22 motor vehicle collisions. Six of these motor vehicle collisions are attributed to wildlife on the roadway.

Plan ahead for the road conditions and allow extra time for weather.

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Admaston-Bromley council is happy with the clock just the way it is. It won’t be backing efforts to adopt Standard Time year round.

The township decided at its Jan. 20 regular meeting to receive, as information only, a resolution from the Head, Clara and Maria Township.

The Dec. 10, 2010 resolution urges the provincial government to retain Daylight Saving Time year-round because: • the original rationale for reverting to Eastern Standard Time in winter (such as milking times) has become largely irrelevant; • the impact on reduced energy use in the evening could have substantial positive environmental impacts; • changing the time twice per year is unnecessary, has cost implications for industry and commerce in Ontario and causes confusion and inconvenience to residents and visitors, and • one other province has already adopted this practice with positive results.

The resolution has also been forwarded to the Ontario Association of Municipalities.

noted that the facilities are free for township residents, and that the policy is well worth it for the community development it fosters.

Some groups even express their gratitude with donations to the township.

RECREATION UPDATE The Wards 3 and 4 recreation committee has been busy. Just check out the minutes of its Dec. 7 meeting received by council last Thursday night.

The report outlined work on the new rink at Admaston Public School, the facility to be owned by the school board.

Work on the rink building began Jan. 19.

Funding formula leaves councillors scratching their heads LUCY HASS lucy.hass@metroland.com

Numbers, they say, don’t lie. But they can certainly make your head spin.

At council’s Jan. 20 regular meeting, AdmastonBromley treasurer Annette Louis made a valiant attempt to make sense of chaos.

Louis steered council through a maze of formula used to set the township’s 2011 Ontario Municipal Partnership Funding (OMPF) grant at $695,400 – which is $400 more than last year.

Louis presented council with a six-page package of information, thick with numbers.

The cryptic calculations left councillors scratching their heads, and Councillor Mike Donohue to even suggest the formula must have been created by staff who lost their jobs from Goldman Saks during the fiscal tanking of the U.S. economy.

“This is faith-based budgeting,” said Donohue,

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Election accessibility issues were summarized in a report received by council last week.

Before the next election in Admaston-Bromley Township, council will proceed with efforts to secure funding for an automatic door at the Barr Line Community Centre.

And although there were no complaints on the use of paper ballots, vote by mail will be considered for those who want to vote on their own.

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FACILITIES WELL-USED The Barr Line Community Centre and Stone Road council chambers are busy spots, and council likes it that way.

Thursday night council received a report outlining the use of municipal facilities in 2010.

Community Service Committee chairman Ray Pender told council that last year the Barr Line facility was used 172 times and the council chamber 147 times.

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MEETING TEED UP County and township officials will meet with provincial ministers at the 2011 ROMA-OGRA conference Feb. 27 to March 2 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto to address the contentious farm tax rebate issue.

“It’s a bill owed. It’s as simple as that,” said Mayor Briscoe.

“It’s not a farm program. It’s paid by the taxpayers. We’ve got to make this word go a long piece,” she added.

Briscoe reported that the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus has come up with priorities, and top among them is the farm tax rebate issue.

She said six of the eight top priorities are related to Renfrew County, a reflection of Warden Bob Sweet’s influence.

“This is moving ahead,” Mayor Briscoe said of the farm tax rebate issue, calling efforts to bring and keep the issue in the limelight “excellent work.”

Speaking to the tax rebate issue, she added – “It’s gone a long piece and it’s going further.”

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Information Corner

PAYMENT OPTIONS When it comes to paying taxes in Admaston-Bromley, residents have options.

Admaston-Bromley council plans to promote those options with advertising in the coming weeks.

The options, including a monthly payment plan, have resulted in less taxes owing compared to previous years.

The first tax bills of 2011 were set to go out at the end of last month.

referring to the fact nobody seems to fully understand the rationale behind the funding.

The process, council suggested, seems to work backwards. Call it the Jeopardy of municipal politics. First you have the answer, then you ask the question.

A new grant of $695,400 – up $400 from last year – is calculated on a mish-mash of numbers: parts of 2010, some of 2011 and others dating back to 2009.

For example, last year $164,925 was the average assessment per household. This year it is $172,239 “There are gaping holes as to the rationale,” Mayor Briscoe suggested. “How would anyone appeal that in any way, shape or form?”

As Councillor Donohue confessed during the exercise in complexity: “I’m confused now. This almost seems like a loop. If this was a computer program it would just run forever and never come to an answer.”

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VIT (Volunteer in Training) Orientation for VIT’s and their parents Wed., Feb. 23 at 7 pm (HORTON COMMUNITY CENTRE) Please consider volunteering your time for this worthwhile program.

(Excellent opportunity for a high school student thinking about getting into a teaching career…)

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DOG TAG SALES - 2011 Horton Township has authorized Mr. David Brown to canvas the Township for sale of Dog Tags. All owners are required to have a current tag for their dog. Fees for tags purchased before March 31 are: -

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MAIL BOX POLICY Council has a Mail Box Policy which sets out the location where mail boxes are to be installed along a township road. The Policy also outlines who is responsible for the mail box if damaged during snow ploughing operations. Anyone installing a new mail box or replacing an existing mail box should pickup a copy of the policy at the Municipal Office or from the Township’s website found at www.hortontownship.ca .

Mackie J. McLaren CAO/Clerk

WINTER PARKING BAN AND PROHIBIT PLACING SNOW ON ROADWAYS Effective immediately, any vehicles parked on roads or streets in Horton Township so as to prohibit or interfere with snowplowing operations shall be towed away at owner’s expense, as per Township of Horton By-law 2001-08.

By-law 2001-08 also prohibits the placing or depositing of snow on Township streets or roads.

2011 INTERIM TAXES The 2011 Interim Tax Bills were mailed to each property owner on February 1. The bills have February 28th and May 31 2011 due dates. Call the municipal office at 613 432-6172 if you do not receive the bill. Included with the bill is a report on recent Committee and County activities.

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OPINION EDITORIAL

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

A number worthy of note

Family had great time To the editor: The Renfrew Mercury is an enjoyable part of our lives throughout the year. As a family we read the paper and see what’s happening in our town.

This past weekend with the Renfrew Fest was a big part of it.

We would like to thank all the organizers and all the volunteers for putting on such a great event. We as a family, Natasha, Katryna, my girls and Tanya, my beautiful partner, and, of course, my loving and excitable granddaughter Ava had an amazing time.

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eople are familiar with 911 – the numbers synonymous with emergency help.

Now there’s a new number worth note – 211.

This three-digit, toll-free number connects callers to non-emergency, social, health and government services and programs in the community.

The free, confidential service links callers to referral specialists who are trained to direct the members of the public to his or her most appropriate service provider.

The Renfrew County United Way (RCUW) is the lead agency for introduction of the service, whose official launch is planned for Feb. 28, 2011.

The database supporting 211 in Renfrew will be a version of County Connections, a directory of human services funded in part by RCUW. United Way organizations across Ontario joined forces in 2006 to call upon the provincial government to make 211 available to all Ontarians. The government responded by providing $3 million over three years to expand and develop www.211Ontario.ca, a bilingual website housing a directory of about 60,000 services.

The provincial government also earmarked $1.4 million for a province-wide delivery model and equipment for regional call centres.

To this point, nearly 50 per cent of Ontario communities are connected to the 211 service.

In this 150th anniversary year, 211 is sure to be a welcomed addition to the Renfrew County landscape.

There are few greater frustrations, and causes of undue stress, than stumbling through a maze of bureaucracy.

In this age of mass information, any effort to help the public get fast and efficient service is well worth the investment.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Two little words mean much To the editor: Thank you – two little words with a great big meaning. I would like to say these two words to Dr. Miller, Dr. Johnson and Dr. Kemp, the nurses in the E.R.and on the second floor for the care they gave my wife on her stay in the hospital.

From the time my wife entered the ER on Jan. 8 until her discharge on Jan. 20, the care the doctors and nurses gave her was exceptional – above and beyond the call of duty.

If you are sick and hospitalized, the RVH is the place to be. So to the doctors and nurses a big “thank-you” from my wife and myself.

YourS truly, Gerald and Marian Adamson Renfrew

We enjoyed the horses, the snowman-making, the Junior B game and, of course, the crazy kids on the skates going down O’Brien Park.

The Beaver Tails were amazing, too! Everyone we talked to was friendly and everyone had smiles. My granddaughter had so much fun as we all did!

Good work, Renfrew We showed all the small towns across the country how to have fun during the winter. Thanks to everyone involved.

We can’t wait ‘til next year.

Paul Adamek Renfrew

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Snow sculptures showcase spirit of community To the editor: Well, just how much fun was that! Renfrew’s Frew Fest! But, this is Renfrew and everyone was geared to have some fun.

My little involvement was the snow sculptures at MaTe-Way Park.

When you are not sure just how many people (if

any) would turn up I was pleasantly surprised. We had six families take part.

And did they ever come prepared! Shovels, buckets, and coloured water and a loads of enthusiasm.

We gave them an extra hour so they could complete their sculptures. They had enough snow thanks to

Randy and his staff at MaTe-Way, who mounded it for them.

The winners were Cathie Cooper and family with their great Rennie. Second place went to Mom Shannon Hewitt and son Ryder for a wonderful alligator that was also a fort. Third place was The Rose family for

their larger than life frog.

Honourable mention should go to Emily Beliveau for her Go Dog Go, Brydges Family for a rocket and alien and The MacAskill igloo. Looking forward to next year. See you then.

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Paying it forward at Tim Hortons a pleasant surprise To the editor: True story!

I go to Tim Hortons this morning and order my usual coffee double cream and a sausage breakfast sandwhich.

I get to the window to pay for it and the cashier says “the man ahead of you already paid for your order.”

“What?, I said to her.

She said, “it happens all the time.”

I had never heard of this before, but what a wonderful gesture.

Looking puzzled as I took my coffee and breakfast sandwhich from her, I drove off smiling.

“Thank you, whoever you are. That

was so nice,” was the thought going through my head.

I’ll be sure to pay it forward next time!

There are still good people in this crazy world of ours.

Which brings me to a thought I had after this wonderful start to my day.

Tim Hortons should have a campaign and call it PAY IT FORWARD. We are always thinking of ways to say thank you to our law enforcement, paramedics, fire department, etc.

Why don’t we just pay it forward.

The majority of people going through a Tim Horton’s drive-thru go through to buy a coffee.

What does that cost? A mere $1.76.

Once in a while we can just buy it for the car behind us.

We don’t know what that person does for a living nor if that person is possibly having a bad day and could use a lift to brighten their day.

This person who paid for my order today sure left a great impression and I will be sure to pay it forward tomorrow when I arrive at Tim Horton’s with a smile on my face and an extra two dollars in my pocket to brighten someone else’s day!

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Controversy over hiring of Chilean students DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com

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willing to take on students that want to work.”

Murphy said he understands some money going toward the students’ salary is leaving the region, but it was ski instructor Pierre Mirault who maintains people in the region shouldn’t blow it out

of proportion.

“All resorts have an international flair,” Mirault said. “And 90 per cent is local.

That’s significant.”

It makes financial sense to keep the program in place for next year too, Murphy said.

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A federal worker exchange program that sees South American ski instructors displacing local students at Calabogie Peaks resort has at least one parent claiming the practice is out of bounds.

In a letter sent to The Renfrew Mercury, Marg Neudorf said her daughter and her daughter’s friend were not rehired this season because 21 Chilean university students were hired for the first time.

“I am outraged. How is it possible that the Peaks can bring people in from another country to work at Calabogie?”

Neudorf wrote. “In this time of economic strife in Canada we are hiring people from Chile? This is so wrong.”

The letter was sent to Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski, but it not being a provincial government program he declined comment.

Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant was contacted about federal agreements allowing Canadian and other students to gain international experience.

Her executive assistant, Malcolm Montgomery, replied via email that workplace practices are a provincial matter and that: “I am pleased to confirm that the federal government does not provide a subsidy for businesses to hire foreign workers.”

Former Green party candidate Mark MacKenzie has watched the issue unfold

and isn’t impressed with reactions from political leaders in the community.

“Jobs are not plentiful in this area, as you well know, and I fail to see how this is a good program for the region,” MacKenzie said.

Meanwhile, Calabogie Peaks owner Paul Murphy, who took over the operations side in 2009, said the ski industry has tight profit margins and needs to adopt best practices – such as hiring students who will live on site and offer greater flexibility – in order to keep afloat.

“I anticipated there would be some grumbling. It’s impossible to satisfy everybody all the time,” Murphy said. “But to be successful and sustainable you need to be very competitive in a very competitive industry.”

The ski resort, which employs 190 workers, is considered southern Renfrew County’s economic driver, but during the last 20 years has teetered on the edge of collapse.

Murphy, whose roots in the area extend back to the 1930s, retains his New York City investment banker’s attitude when it comes to running a business.

His mentor is a “shrewd” resort owner in New England, and Murphy doesn’t mince words about attracting top talent to the Peaks.

“We’ve had three job postings on our website (two for volunteer work) for one and a half months and only got three applications,” he said.

“Labour is your largest cost. We are

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Ottawa River’s heritage river designation remains up in the air Renfrew County council and staff plan to supply answers to allay MP Cheryl Gallant’s concerns STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

For more than three years, members of Renfrew County council and the local Ottawa River Canadian heritage designation committee have aspired to see the river designated as a Canadian heritage river.

Support has come from the Province of Ontario, but not from the federal government. That, suggests local MP Cheryl Gallant, is because critical questions remain unanswered about the implications of heritage river designation on property owners living in the river watershed.

“If the designation is meaningless, with no legal implications, what is the point of the designation,” said Gallant while addressing county council’s Jan. 26 session.

Gallant said it’s unclear how property owners within the watershed would be affected, considering there is no conservation authority in Renfrew County.

She wondered outloud if the conservations authorities, just south of the county, would have some controlling authority.

Greater Madawaska Mayor Peter Emon suspects conservation authorities have no impact on the heritage designation of any waterway.

But he has asked property and develop-

ment director Paul Moreau to clarify for the property and development committee the potential role of the MNR or the nearest conservation authority if the Ottawa River was given Canadian heritage designation.

Emon suspects there will be no impact, since the designation creates no regulatory powers.

Gallant didn’t field questions from county council during her morning address. She did say council members were welcomed to contact her with any questions.

In the new-business portion of the meeting in the afternoon, several county councillors responded to Gallant’s presentation.

McNab-Braeside Mayor Mary Campbell said she felt Gallant had confused the role of conservation authorities. However, Campbell also said the county needs to alleviate some of the MP’s concerns by demonstrating the Canadian river designation is an honorary promotional tag with no regulatory teeth.

“Let’s get a clearer picture to share with all municipalities,” said Warden Bob Sweet.

Admaston-Bromley Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe wasn’t so cordial about Gallant’s concerns about the river’s heritage designation.

through the county – and about the future of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited facilities in Chalk River.

Coming “to Ottawa with an open-ended request for millions of taxpayers’ dollars … cannot be supported,” said Gallant of the CP line that runs through Renfrew County between Mattawa and Smiths Falls.

If no business plan is found, CP will be in a position to dismantle the line.

What’s needed to save the line, stressed Gallant, is a business case that warrants federal funding.

She cited the recent example of the Central Huron Railway that received $15 million from the Canadian government so it could stay in business.

Gallant also mentioned another business plan supported by the federal government.

The Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus broadband initiative has received $55 million each from the provincial and federal government, and a similar amount from the private sector.

The broadband initiative is scheduled to bring high-speed Internet to most of Renfrew County (and other eastern Ontario counties) by early 2014.

County council has been fervently behind Ottawa River heritage designation, hoping it will be another bonus in efforts to improve Renfrew County tourism.

Knowing that, Briscoe said she didn’t think county councillors were so “naïve, stupid or gullible” to support a river designation that would be harmful. She expressed optimism that Moreau’s report would provide clarity on the matter. She also noted that many significant events, including the 2010 Vancouver Olympics, would never have happened if explorers hadn’t paddled down the Ottawa River centuries ago.

Arnprior Reeve Walter Stack said any document that clarifies the situation would facilitate his municipality’s plans for future development on the Ottawa River.

RAILWAY SITUATION Gallant’s visit to county council Jan. 26 was an update on federal issues affecting county council.

In addition to the heritage river issue, she also spoke about the current railway crisis – with Canadian Pacific just days away from possibly closing down its link

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Lanark and Renfrew counties mull over buying Ottawa Valley Railway bed DESMOND DEVOY desmond.devoy@metroland.com

Ottawa Valley Tourist Association president Charlotte Gebhart and board member Chris Hinsperger listen to questions from Renfrew County councillors. Mercury photo by Steve Newman

OVTA buoyant about tourism possibilities STEVE NEWMAN

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The proof will be in the numbers, if more tourists discover Renfrew County and surrounding counties in the months and years to come.

But Ottawa Valley Tourist Association members are already excited about the new tourism office located at the Renfrew County headquarters in Pembroke.

Originally called Regional Tourism Office No. 11, it now sports the geographically-specific title of Ontario’s Highlands Tourism Organization (OHTO).

It’s hoped the provincial government’s $1.75 million for OHTO’s first two years of operation will help elevate tourism numbers in the area.

OHTO’s areas of responsibility are Renfrew, Lanark, Haliburton, Hastings, and the Lennox and Addington counties, portions of North and Central Frontenac, the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan and the Rideau Heritage Route.

However, OVTA members aren’t sitting still, as board member Chris Hinsperger and president Charlotte Gebhart made evident during their presentation to the Jan. 26 session of Renfrew County council.

Inviting the county councillors to be ambassadors for the Ottawa Valley, Hinsperger said “the more members we have the easier it is to get people to come into the county and leave their money behind.”

Membership early in 2011 is similar to last year’s numbers, at 208 member businesses. The recruitment campaign runs from now to June.

According to 2008 statistics, 1.2 million tourists spent about $128 million in Renfrew County that year. More recent statistics are not available.

However, efforts are underway to escalate those numbers with the help of the new regional tourism organization and the efforts of its stakeholders, which include the OVTA. OHTO’s projects include one Gebhart is particularly excited about − the March 10 Disney Institute’s customer service training session in Renfrew. The all-day workshop costs $50, but is limited to the first 75 registrants.

Those sessions are also running March 7, 8 and 9 in Haliburton, Madoc and Perth respectively.

It’s easy to be excited because Disney is a world leader in customer service, explained Gebhart.

“What a score for business operators of Renfrew County to learn from the best for $50 a head.”

With this and other OHTO projects, Gebhart hopes Renfrew County tourism continues to grow.

Another key project is called premier-ranked tourism framework, which will list everything from washrooms, boat launches, meeting facilities and hotels.

“Any kind of asset that would be used by a tourist,” says OVTA marketing co-ordinator Melissa Marquardt. That inventory is supposed to be available in February or March.

OHTO’s employees are communications co-ordinator Leah Piltz, administrative assistant Tina Spurrell and manager Nicole Whiting.

They moved into their new offices, next to the county’s public works department, Jan. 20.

OHTO has launched social media accounts at facebook. com/ontarioshighlands, twitter. com/onhighlands and youtube. com/ontarioshighlands.

For more details, contact OHTO at 613-629-OHTO (6486) or OVTA at 613-732-4364.

Lanark and Renfrew counties are considering buying up the rail bed underneath the Ottawa Valley Railway line.

“Whether they are interested in buying the rail bed, that’s up to council,” in Lanark and Renfrew Counties, said former Mississippi Mills mayor Al Lunney, who is representing Lanark County, following a meeting with representatives from Canadian Pacific Rail last week.

“We have to accept (that), from my perspective, neither Lanark County or Renfrew County is in any position to be owning and operating the rail line,” which is valued at $50 million.

Lanark County Council held a special meeting on the issue yesterday (Feb. 2).

“We will probably explain to council exactly what information we have and then it will be up to the councils themselves where they go with it,”

said Lunney.

Lunney stated that the “big movers and shakers” at Canadian Pacific Rail, from their Vancouver and Calgary offices, met with him and representatives from Renfrew County in Perth on Jan. 28.

‘OPEN AND HONEST WITH US’ “They were very open and honest with us,” said Lunney.

“It was a great meeting…There was a lot of information exchanged. We now know more about how the process works.”

The final deadline for submissions for interested parties to buy the rail line is this Saturday, Feb. 5.

CP told Lunney that they would still be open to meeting with a buyer for the line after that date, provided the rails are still intact.

“I don’t think they are going to start tearing lines up in this kind of weather,” said Lunney.

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Sense of synergy and optimism in the air STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

There were comparisons to the new $30 million wastewater treatment plant project in Renfrew. But preparations for realizing another large facility in town − namely a facility that houses a second ice pad and a swimming pool − may be even more complicated.

These are most of the participants in last Thursday’s meeting, at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre, of town That was Renfrew Mayor Bill council with members of the second ice pad and aquatic committees. Mercury photo by Steve Newman Ringrose’s observation while pointing out that a pool-pad facil- town residents say they will acIf any facility is realized, are no federal-provincial, costcept in tax increases, the proj- Whitman-McKie suggested both shared infrastructure programs ity involves more players.

Ringrose made his comment as ect will also require substantial parties may have to modify their to support such a facility. Howmoderator of a meeting held last fundraising. Without commit- original intentions for the com- ever, he suggested that could Thursday among town council ting to any numbers, it still ap- munity to afford a facility that quickly change with an election, and members of the local second pears that at least $2 million will she estimates will cost $14- to as there is a provincial one this year. ice pad and Ma-Te-Way aquatic have to be raised for the project $16-million.

Whatever the cost of a facilcommittees. The session was to happen.

“If we don’t come up with the As Scott Buffam, chair of the right balance of fundraising and ity housing a pool and second originally dubbed a bear-pit session, but to the apparent satisfac- second ice pad committee, said, taxation, we can’t do this,” con- ice pad, Mayor Ringrose said he wants the town’s conceptual tion of all participants, it turned “We support working together cluded Ringrose. out to be a cordial, energizing, with the Ma-Te-Way aquatic cenIn fact, treasurer O’Reilly design study to consider varifact-finding session that may tre committee (MACC) and other recommended there be ongoing ous options, including the first bode well for town council and user groups to move the project fundraising, if and when the fa- choice of each committee.

The town is applying for a staff ’s efforts to bring a swim- forward.” cility is built.

In the absence of MACC chairming pool and second ice pad to He also pointed out there grant that would pay up to 75 man Max Buxton, Leo Hall made town in the near future.

In fact, the session was ex- a similar pronouncement.

“We like the process that has tremely cordial, as six members of the aquatic committee and six been presented,” he said.

“As much as we’re advocates members of the second ice-pad committee expressed the desire for what we want, we have to fit to work together to make this ourselves into a democratic process, and money is part of it. project work.

“We support the process, and According to the financial figures presented by town treasur- we’re prepared (to fundraise) to er Keray O’Reilly, the project will find a middle ground to find the not happen without substantial right project for the right price.”

After listening to the discusprovincial and federal governsion, Jim Deslaurier of the ice ment funding.

O’Reilly and recreation direc- pad committee said the “syntor Kelley Whitman-McKie both ergy” from the two committees made PowerPoint presentations will help the project.

That synergy, said Deslaurier, that were similar to what they will spill out in a positive way presented to council Jan. 14.

Judging by what surveyed into fundraising efforts.

Helferty wins in Arnprior JOHN CARTER

Eganville and Renfrew events.

She can only come home on cerjohn.carter@metroland.com tain weekends, as she is taking Another Helferty is in the an education and music program at Queen’s University. running for Renfrew Catherine, one of County Idol. six entrants in the Catherine Helferty Arnprior adult Idol was one of two wincontest, sang Pennies ners in the Arnprior from Heaven. adult competition SunThe other adult day, Jan. 30. winner was Ursula She was the third Comeau, who sang qualifier from the Voice of the Saviour. musical Douglas area The winners of family. Emily and the Arnprior youth Christine won youth competition, which competitions at Opeattracted 21 entries ongo High School Jan. 8.

Catherine Helferty Jan. 29, were Jeanika Benoit and Dominic A fourth daughter Grandmaison. is expected to compete The qualifiers of the prelimiin the Barry’s Bay competition nary idol competitions in seven March 6.

Catherine Helferty explained communities will take part in she competed in the Arnprior the county-wide contest during contest because the timing the County of Renfrew’s 150 anwasn’t right for her to attend the niversary Expo June 9 to 12.

per cent for a grant cost of about $60,000.

Without a government grant, Ringrose says the town still needs to do the study.

Addressing members of both committees, Ringrose added: “You’re definitely going to have input in the design phase, no more, no less than the town.”

Annual operating costs will be another cost over and above capital costs.

Those operating costs, estimates Whitman-McKie, will be $150,000 to $175,000 per year.

Coun. Tom Anderson said it was way too premature to determine a suitable tax rate increase to afford the project.

“It’s way too soon to know what we’re going to live with or we’re not going to live with. I think we have to work the process to get to an educated response.”

“I think the most important thing of all is that we all work together … with the people involved,” added Reeve Audrey Green.

HAGGIS HAILED AT QUAIL CREEK ROBBIE BURNS SUPPER Piper Jim Savage of the Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums pipes in the haggis, ahead of carrier Arlene Jamieson, to start the 12th annual Robbie Burns Supper at Renfrew’s Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre Jan. 22. After Graham Jamieson’s colourful pronouncement of the Ode to the Haggis, the meal continued while about 100 guests enjoyed a haggis and roast beef dinner accompanied by champit tatties, washed neeps, carrots and salads. Entertainment during supper came from the Pam Reid Dancers. They included Paula Campbell, who courts Nicole Stafford, at left, in this hockeyadoption of an African dance later adopted by the Scots. Mercury phots by Steve Newman

The Quail Creek Retirement Centre celebrated Robbie Burns Day Jan. 25.

Scottish dancers and pipers added to the festivities that featured, from left, Noreen McGregor, Margaret MacKenzie, both carrying the haggis, while Sandi McConnachie piped in the procession and Stewart Gowan addressed the haggis. Photo courtesy Quail Creek Retirement Centre

Renfrew and area’s broad cultural diversity makes it stronger.

Let’s always celebrate each other.

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High school students and others squared off in shopping cart races down Renfrew’s main street Saturday.

Winners of the individual heats won prizes. Mercury photo by Lucy Hass

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Members of the Dominican Repuiblic team are, from left, Eric Watters, Alanna Moss, Rebecca MacLaren, Zach McIntyre, Haley Gale, Jonathan Mulvihill, Justin Reid and Myles Songolo. Missing from the photo is principal Mark Searson. Photo courtesy Katie Milosek

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Dominican Republic team prepares for mission The month of February is going to be a very busy month for us here at St. Joseph`s Catholic High School.

Our Dominican Republic Team will be leaving on Feb. 10, for a week-long humanitarian aid mission to assist the people of Yamasa, Dominican Republic.

This year, our team includes our principal Mark Searson, and students Haley Gale, Alanna Moss, Rebecca MacLaren, Justin Reid, Eric Watters, Jonathan Mulvihill, Myles Songolo and Zach McIntyre. Good luck team, and have a save journey!

On Thursday, Feb. 16, the girls of student council will be hosting a Girls Night, for any girls in any grade at our school.

This will be a fun overnight

VICTORIA SLIGHT JAGUAR JOURNAL stay that is organized to help boost their self-esteem. The night will include fun games, makeovers, talks, and a movie. It is student council`s goal to show and teach the girls in our school how to accept themselves for who they are, and to learn inner beauty.

Our jazz band, Blues Guys, and the Four Strong Winds will once again be hitting the road!

On Friday, Feb. 17, They will be going to Arnprior, to St. Joseph`s Elementary School, and John XXIII Elementary School, to perform in front of all grades.

This has become an annual event for our school bands.

By visiting these elementary schools, the students are able to get a taste of what it will be like being in a high school band.

Each group will perform a few songs from their repertoire.

The elementary students really enjoy these gigs because it allows them the opportunity to interact with band members, gets them dancing to the music, and some even help the band by conducting a song or two!

There will also be a school dance on Friday, Feb. 25. The dance will be from 8 p.m. to midnight.

This dance will be organized by our two spirit ministers, Holly Mahusky and Marissa Lewis, and our spirit committee.

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Twenty-two pike caught and released at Renfrew Firefighters fishing derby The Renfrew Firefighters hosted a successful Winter Frew Fest ice fishing derby on Saturday.

The event drew 104 adults and 41 young people age 12 and under.

A total of 22 northern pike were caught and released during the 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. competition.

The top fisherman was Scott Lewis with a 4-lb. catch that earned him $125.

Tyler Clarey placed second with a 3 lb., 11 oz. catch that paid $75.

Third place and $50 went to Kyle Marki for his 3 lb., 3 oz. fish.

The youth prizes were donated by the Renfrew Firefighters Association and the winners were as follows: • 1st place, Alexie Woito (2 lb., 9 oz.), four Ottawa Senators tickets; • 2nd place, Eric Dupuis ( 2 lb., 4 oz.) ice fishing kit; Peter Whalen presents the top • 3rd place, Nick Bovair (1 lb., youth prize of four Ottawa Sena15 oz.), gift certificate for Gour- tors tickets to Alexie Woito. ley’s Variety.

A raffle was also held and the Two raffle prizes of sweaters, top prize of a portable ice hut donated by Benson Auto, were with sleigh, donated by Gourley’s won by Brett Millar and Jeff Variety, was won by Amy Bowes. Woito.

Ministers: The Reverends Brian and Alison Sharpe Organist: Mrs. Elizabeth Brumm, H.B.Mus., A.R.CT.(2) SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 10:00 a.m. – Worship Nursery Care Available Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

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

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RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD INVITES TENDERS FOR THE PROVISION OF A DATA WAREHOUSE SOLUTION AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES RFP #2011-08 THE RCDSB IS ISSUING A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE PROVISION OF A DATA WAREHOUSE SOLUTION AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. SEALED SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE 2:00:00 PM ON TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2011.

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Specifications for any of the above tenders can be obtained by visiting the Renfrew County District School Board Administration Office at 1270 Pembroke Street West, calling 613-735-0151, Ext. 2237, emailing tenderrequests@renfrew. edu.on.ca, or downloading from Biddingo (www.biddingo. com).

TENDER DOCUMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION AT 1:00:00 PM ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2011 Sealed submissions, clearly labeled with the appropriate RFT or RFP number, MUST be submitted by the respective closing date and time to the following address: RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ATTN: Peggy Fiebig, Purchasing Agent 1270 Pembroke Street West Pembroke, ON K8A 4G4 The Renfrew County District School Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all submissions. Lowest or any submission not necessarily accepted.

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

Story Hour and Nursery for Renfrew Baptist Church Children 5 yrs. and under Available Corner of Plaunt & Railway Everyone is welcome 432-4266 _____________________________ Rev. Tom Smith SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Castleford United 10:00 – Worship Church Cable Channel 22 3875 River Road Sundays 11 am & 3 p.m.

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7:30 p.m. – Bible Study, Prayer SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 6 8:00 a.m. – Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. – The Lord’s Supper and Sermon 11:00 a.m. – Family Bible Hour 11:00 a.m. – Morning Worship and Sunday School and Sermon _____________________________ All are welcome The Salvation Army _____________________________ 8 Argyle St. at Munroe The Roman Catholic Corps Officer/Pastor Community SUNDAY SERVICE 10 A.M. OUR LADY OF FATIMA Women’s Ministry PARISH Men’s Ministry 100 Lisgar Avenue, West Bible Study 432-8525 613-432-7721 Saturday 7:00 p.m.

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Andy Clark (7) of the Red team tries to ad-lib his way through Blue defenders Clayton McKechnie (24) and Gerry Bujold (right) during the Renfrew Industrial Hockey League 1970s reunion game Saturday at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. Mercury photo by Peter Clark

Shootout needed to decide ’70s RIHL classic PETER CLARK

peter.clark@metroland.com

They haven’t lost a step.

Okay, maybe just a couple.

A pair of teams made up of Renfrew Industrial Hockey League players mainly from the 1970s took to the ice at the Ma-TeWay Activity Centre to rekindle some old memories in a reunion game during Renfrew Winter Frew Fest Saturday evening.

The game finished in a 5-5 deadlock through two halves of regulation time.

Norm Bujold scored with 28 seconds remaining to pull the Blue team even.

A shootout ensued with the Blues outscoring their Red counterparts 6-2.

Bruce Thompson, Norm Bujold, Tim Gordon, Doug Pilgrim, Gerry Bujold and Garry Johnston solved Red goalkeeper

Rolly Raymond while Andy Clark and Doug Clark got pucks behind the Blues’ Daryl Fiebig. All players on both teams participated in the shootout.

Doug Pilgrim had two goals, and Tim Gordon, Jeff Woito and Bujold singles for the Blue team, who overcame a 3-0 deficit, and 4-3 and 5-4 in the second half.

The Clark brothers had two each and Pat Enright a single for the Red squad.

Other players suiting up for the Blue team included Mike Etmanski, Clayton McKechnie and Eugene Sheehan. Jim Enright handled the coaching reins.

Pat. St. Michael, M.J. Blimkie, Keith McKinnon, Harry Curry and Jack Wilson completed the Red line-up. Bob Briscoe was behind the bench.

Gord Harper refereed the RIHL 1970s contest.

Atom, Peewee Wolves post wins PETER CLARK

peter.clark@metroland.com

The Renfrew Atom and Peewee Timberwolves posted wins in Upper Ottawa Valley Hockey League action this past week.

The Atom Wolves got a pair of Carter Bleeks markers and singles from Reid Barber and Tyler Blackburn in a 4-1 win over the Pembroke Kings.

Luke Moran backstopped the victory.

Colin Schwartz posted the shutout and Ryan Pettigrew notched the only goal in the Peewee Wolves’ 1-0 decision over the Muskrat Voyageurs.

The Bantam Wolves lost 3-2 to Pem-

broke with one second left, and 4-3 to Valley Storm. Adam Wright, Drew Edwards, John Pettigrew, Rory Whalen and Auston Pierce scored. Adam Martin added three helpers. Jonathan Chippure and Chloe Eady each absorbed a goaltending defeat.

The Major Midget Timberwolves also lost a late decision, 5-3 to Valley Storm on a pair of markers in the last two minutes.

Jared Riopelle, Braeden Cameron and Brady Pender were Renfrew goalgetters.

Zach McIntyre was between the pipes.

The Peewee Wolves host Valley Storm at 3:45 p.m. this Saturday in the only home game involving any of Renfrew’s rep teams.

SKATING CLUB MEDAL WINNERS The Renfrew Skating Club brought home several medals from the Bonnechere Skate competition in Eganville Jan. 15. In front row from left are Sam Buxton, Abby Wright, Eleanor Spooner, Molly Reid and Leif Buxton; and back row, Mackenzie Nolan, Dylan Rekowski, Moira Friske, Lydia Spooner, Grace Reid, Emily Belliveau, Josie Doering and Meagan Vandersleen. Samantha Galbraith and Jamie Doering are missing from photo.

Mercury photo by Peter Clark

Golden Era back for a night Inside of a matter of hours on Sunday, two all-star games combined to amass a total of 117 points.

The National Hockey League’s annual game of shinny finished up 11-10 for Team Lidstrom over Team Staal.

The 21 goals scored is the fourth most in league all-star history, a far cry from the Original Six days when the all-star team took on the defending Stanley Cup champion.

Shortly thereafter, the second-highest scoring Pro Bowl game in National Football League history produced 96 points. It ended up 55-41, but don’t ask me who won.

The biggest game of the weekend though didn’t come with all the television fanfare.

It occurred right here at the Ma-TeWay Activity Centre as two teams of ex-Renfrew Industrial Hockey Leaguers from the 1970s Golden Era squared off as a part of Winter Frew Fest.

It finished 5-5 after two 15-minute halves. Considering the age of the combatants, the game had not a bad pace to it. Everyone enjoyed themselves and no one needed to be carted off the ice – two pluses right there.

However, when I asked about the prospects of a rematch next year, the response I got suggested that won’t be

PETER CLARK PETER’S PUTTERINGS happening.

A shootout decided Saturday night’s outcome with each player on both teams allowed to participate.

No one attempted any fancy or bizarre moves in their efforts to score.

They were just happy to try out the moves that carried them 35 or 40 years ago.

The Blues won the breakaway contest 6-2 over the Reds. * * * The first general manager of the Ottawa Senators was Mel Bridgman.

And for this week: Ben Roethlisberger is trying to become the fifth quarterback to guide at least three Super Bowl champions. Name the previous four.

Super Bowl XLV in Dallas is but three days away. Both teams have good Super Bowl history as Pittsburgh is 6-and-1 and Green Bay 3-and-1 in the championship game.

Prediction: Pittsburgh Steelers 30, Green Bay Packers 20.

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50th Santa Claus Parade 2010

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Mercury photo by Peter Clark

Renfrew Esso snares shutout win PETER CLARK

Renfrew Esso posted its second victory of the 2010-11 season in Upper Ottawa Valley Midget House Hockey League action last Monday night.

Zach McWhirter and Schyler Sanftenberg shared the shutout and Jeremy Riopelle netted two goals in a 3-0 triumph over Pembroke. Joel Ferguson added the single for the Renfrew squad.

Esso’s previous triumph came back in November.

USS Manufacturing split its two midget contests.

David Cooco and Ryan Fraser had hat tricks and Jordan Charbonneau one goal in a 7-2 win over Westmeath. Travis Lemay earned the goaltending victory.

Deep River topped the Renfrew team 5-3. Tanner Payton had two goals and Fraser the other. Cooco was between the pipes. Tyson Johnston tended goal in all four novice house games for Canadian Tire.

The Renfrew team posted wins over Arnprior 3-2 and Eganville 3-1 while dropping decisions to Arnprior 8-1 and Pembroke 4-1.

Nycholas Pearse had three goals, Kelson Hart a pair, and Ben Clemmer, Brandon McCrea and Maxx Steele singles.

The Rink Rat Pro Shop tied Arnprior 5-5, and won 8-2 and 5-1 over Pembroke teams at Pembroke’s novice house tournament before losing 9-0 to Cornwall.

Justin Schutt had 10 goals along the way. Olivia Smart, Connor Zohr, Jack Stewart and Jack O’Grady

prior 7-0 behind Braedon Vincent’s ninth shutout of the season, and tied Deep River 3-3 in league encounters.

Dawson Campbell had seven goals, Hunter Wright, Logan Wright, Brandon Hanniman and Jared Leclaire two, and Evan Zohr, Jacob Sweeney, Elysa Essiambre and Charlie Strader singles.

B.R. Fulton Construction was also busy. They scored 2-1 and 3-1 wins over Pembroke and West Carleton before being eliminated 9-1 by the hosts in the Brockville tournament.

Fulton’s also tied Beachburg 1-1 and defeated Scotiabank 6-1 in league play.

Chase Parkinson had four goals and Lindsay Fulton, Connor Fulton and Alex Markus two each.

Braeden Mackin, Garett McDonald, and Justin Virgin pegged singles in support of netminder Jordan Vandersleen.

Caleb Coulas put Scotiabank on the scoreboard while Carter Atkins was between the pipes.

Budget Roofing doubled Arnprior 4-2 and stopped local rival Fraser’s Clothes Shop 5-1 in the bantam loop.

Jonathan Vezina had a hat trick and Carter Briscoe two goals, while Travis LaFont, Justin Pearse, Justin Knight-Locke and Calum Chalmers carded singles.

Carter Blimkie chalked up the goaltending wins.

Nicholas Hazen put Fraser’s in the scoreboard.

Jonathan Carlson was in goal.

- With files from Jeff Rekowski

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2010 RENFREW SANTA CLAUS PARADE FLOAT WINNERS: (1) Best Commercial Float – Renfrew Mercury (2) Best Non-Commercial Float – Calabogie Snowmobile Club Honourable Mention - Renfrew Parks and Recreation (3) Best Elementary School Float – Renfrew Christian School Honourable Mention - Mack MacKenzie Motors A SPECIAL THANK YOU is expressed to the following for their continued support of our annual Santa Claus Parade. Without such financial and physical support it would be difficult to host the parade.

• The Corporation of the Town of Renfrew and its Works Dept.

• TV Cogeco • Tim Hortons Renfrew • Barker’s Collision Centre • Mack MacKenzie Motors Ltd. • Renfrew Fair Board (Judy Dobec) • The Renfrew Mercury • Miss Eastern Ont. and her Princesses • Ontario Provincial Police • Honorary Parade Marshal (Ned Rafuse) • Bensons Auto Parts

• Renfrew County Catholic District School Board & Our Lady of Fatima School • Renfrew Home Hardware Building Center • Ontario Power Generation • Aikenhead’s Pharmacy • Forgie’s Concrete • Scapa North America • Laurier Optical • Dahl’s Coin & Laundry • Canadian Tire Renfrew • Arnprior - McNab Pipes & Drums • John A. Burnett Ltd. • Napa Auto Parts

Our apologies to anyone we may have missed.

Season’s Greetings to All

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added two while Beatrice Mellan collected three assists.

Jonathan Roach was in goal for the Rink Rats.

O’Grady also scored in a 10-1 setback to Renfrew Metro.

Metro added a free-wheeling 13-7 win over Arnprior and defeated Eganville 7-2 in league play before topping Cumberland 10-1 in the first game at the Petawawa novice house tournament. Metro lost its next two encounters 5-4 and 5-3 to Petawawa teams.

Colby Bleeks became a 75-goal man for 2010-11 when he counted 10 goals in one game and 32 goals over the six-game period.

Carter Sammon added 10 markers, Christ Cayen three, and Carson Hanson and Draevan Cameron singles. Cayen, Hanson, Kenya Stevenson, Dawson Stroud and Brad Hogan led in assists. Summer Simons tended goal for Metro.

Farrell’s Installation suffered its first loss of the season in atom, by the narrowest of margins, 1-0 to Pembroke. Jacob Miller was in net for Farrell’s.

Barker’s Collision Centre defeated Eganville 7-1 and Pembroke 5-1 with Bryce Schaap earning the wins.

Brandon Nykyforak had five goals, Hunter Gilchrist and Cody Mackin two each, and Brett Clouthier, Colton Dowd and Devin Limlaw solos.

NAPA Auto Parts topped Pembroke 3-1 and Perth 21 while losing 2-1 to Cornwall in Brockville peewee house tournament action.

NAPA also edged Eganville 3-2, blanked Arn-

The Renfrew Lions Club wishes to express their gratitude for support given to them during 2010 by the residents of the Town of Renfrew and area.

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Goaltender Mason Lynch turns away a breakaway bid during a skills competition Saturday at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre.

The event was broken into teams with prizes being awarded. The top two teams also played during the first intermission of the Junior B Wolves game that followed.

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Three-point weekend vaults Wolves into second place PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

When he took over the fourth-place Renfrew Timberwolves in late November, coach Tony Iob felt a regular-season finish of second place was a very attainable goal this year in the Valley Division of the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League.

While there is still some hockey to be played, that’s where the Wolves are today after a three-point weekend.

The Wolves knocked off the divisionleading Perth Blue Wings 5-2 Friday night at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre, and still had enough in the tank to forge a 33 tie against the visiting Metcalfe Jets in front of Renny the Raccoon and other Winter Frew Fest observers Saturday afternoon.

With four wins and a tie in their past five starts, the Wolves now sit on the topside of .500 at 18-17-and-4 to overtake the Arnprior Packers in the chase for second place. Three regular-season games remain, including clashes with the Packers and Almonte Thunder, the two teams directly behind Renfrew.

The Wolves host Almonte Friday at the MAC. The result of the 8 p.m. contest could leave Renfrew anywhere from second place to fourth.

WOLVES 5 PERTH 2 Friday’s night’s game rekindled an old rivalry with a playoff atmosphere. The two teams, inside of the final 40 minutes, built up a true dislike for each other.

The Wolves erased a 1-0 deficit on a Jimmy MacMillan marker in the middle period, 40 seconds after Perth’s Brett Lewandowsky opened the scoring. The Wolves then overcame a 2-1 third-period deficit with four goals to claim a spirited victory.

Less than two minutes after Haiden Goltz had given the Blue Wings the 2-1 advantage, Erik Mask scored on a point dart to ignite the Wolves, who owned an 18-6 shots-on-goal edge in the final 20 minutes. Patrice Wren then put Renfrew

in front for the first time at 3-2 on setups from Lucas Gonu and Mask 7:08 into the final session.

Mask was instrumental again on a powerplay when his blast from inside the blueline was tipped home by Brady Clouthier for a 4-2 Renfrew lead. Curtis Sernoskie iced the verdict as he broke free to rifle a shorthanded tally past Perth goalkeeper Jeremy Wright with 1:35 remaining.

Wolves netminder Mike Rosebrook was named Renfrew Pizzeria player-ofthe-game. He and Renfrew penalty killers made a key stand when fighting off a Blue Wings two-man advantage for well over a minute in a 1-1 game late in the second period.

The Wolves lost defender Sam Gleason on a major penalty for cross-checking and game misconduct in the latter stages of the third period. It was in retaliation to a more severe cross-check in the chops that went uncalled.

The rivalry heated up some more around Rosebrook’s goalcrease with just over a minute remaining. Five Blue Wings and four Wolves were given early exits with misconducts as the result of the melee. The final penalty tally for the night was 197 minutes.

UOV Ringette Association

The pink jerseys of Upper Ottawa Valley Ringette were lighting up the scoreboards in Valley arenas last weekend.

The Petite C team hosted Ottawa at Beachburg on Saturday and won both games 12-6 and 10-4. Camryn McCallum netted five goals. Adding helpers were Katie Hall, Ashley Hubert, Madison Stroud and Marydith White, all of Renfrew, and Jamie Broome of Cobden.

Cobden Astrolabe Arena was busy on Saturday. The Tween B team played two games against Arnprior. After losing the first game 3-0 they came back to win

Friday night’s 8 p.m. home game versus Almonte is the Wolves’ lone contest this weekend. They did entertain the Pontiac Juniors last night.

Notice Public Open House No. 2 Constant Creek Bridge Rehabilitation/Replacement Environmental Assessment Study Tuesday, February 8th, 2011 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

DACA Centre 111 Flat Road Dacre, ON The County of Renfrew has undertaken a Class Environmental Assessment Study for the Rehabilitation/Replacement of the Constant Creek Bridge which is nearing the end of its service life. The primary study issue is to define a Recommended Plan to rehabilitate or replace the Constant Creek Bridge, to restore its structural integrity. The study will assess bridge replacement options to improve overall traffic operations of the Constant Creek Bridge. The goal for the project is to develop a plan for the roadway (Ferguson Lake Road) and bridge that considers long term transportation operation and safety needs while balancing environmental effects.

The project is being completed as a Schedule ‘‘C’ type project under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (2007) document. The EA Study will confirm the need and justification, document environmental conditions, examine alternatives and potential impacts, and recommend mitigation measures.

WOLVES 3 METCALFE 3 In the aftermath of one of their best performances of the season, the Wolves took on a desperate Metcalfe Jets team chasing the final playoff spot in the Metro Division Saturday afternoon.

The Wolves did claw back from 1-0 and 3-2 deficits, eventually to gain the split on Jim MacMillan’s goal 4:56 into the third period. Patrice Wren earned his second assist of the afternoon on the equalizer.

David Hobbs in the opening stanza, and Curtis Sernoskie midway through the second period, notched earlier goals to give Renfrew a 2-1 lead.

But the Jets struck when Matt Miller shorthanded, and Scott Fleming with his second of the game, connected before the third period was four minutes old.

Rosebrook faced 39 shots over 60 min-

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utes plus the scoreless five-minute overtime. The Wolves answered with 32 the way of Metcalfe backstopper Adam Renaud.

game two 6-5.

Putting the ring in the net were Stephanie Lee, Ally Cobb, Emily Agnew and Krysten Ingram.

The Petite B team was on the road and defeated Nepean twice, 5-1 and 84.

Leading the way were Renee St. Cyr of Pembroke, and Renfrew’s Georgia Clemmer, Ashley Hubert and Madison Stroud.

The Tween C team lost 6-2 in Ottawa, then pulled out a 4-2 win over West Ottawa. Allison Doucette, Stephanie Stoppa and Amy Raycroft scored for UOV. The Novice Rec team lost 8-5 and 9-5 to Ottawa. First-year players Jordan Benedict of Pembroke and Emma Kluke of Renfrew scored.

Aces expand The Upper Ottawa Valley Aces AA Hockey Club is looking for parents and players to support the expansion to major atom and minor peewee for the 2011-2012 season.

Currently, the Aces run five teams, from major peewee to major midget. The addition of these two final teams would allow the Aces organization to run a full complement of teams to match the other AA organizations in Ottawa.

If your child was born in the years 2000, 2001, 2002 or 2003, the Aces executive would like to hear from you.

The Aces are interested in players from the 2000 and 2001 age groups, for next year, and also parents from the 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003 age groups who would be interested in joining the Aces executive. For more information, contact the Aces’ media officer, Terry Serviss, at tserviss@nrtco.net.

There is an opportunity at any time during the EA process for interested persons to provide comments. Any information or comments received pertaining to this Environmental Assessment study (including your name and address), form part of the public record and may be disclosed/made available by the County to such persons at the County’s discretion, including anyone requesting such information. Accordingly, in providing any such information, you shall be deemed to have consented to its use and disclosure as part of this planning process.

The purpose of the second and final open house will be to present and obtain public input on the following: • Study process and schedule; • Study Background; • Evaluation of bridge and roadway alignment alternatives; • Technically Preferred Alternative (TPA); • Refinements to the TPA; and • To obtain your comments.

At the completion of the study, an Environmental Study Report documenting the effects anticipated by the project and the corresponding mitigation measures will be prepared and placed on the public record for public and agency review.

For more information, or if you wish to be placed on the study’s mailing list, please contact: Steve Taylor, P. Eng., M. Eng. Michael C. Pinet, P.Eng. Project Manager Manager of Capital Works GENIVAR Department of Public Works & Engineering 15 Fitzgerald Road, Suite 100 County of Renfrew Ottawa, ON K2H 9G1 9 International Drive Tel: (613) 829-2800 Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5 Toll Free : 1-866-537-5289 Tel: (613) 732-4353 Fax: (613) 829-8299 Toll Free: 1-800-273-0183 steven.taylor@genivar.com Fax: (613) 732-0087 mpinet@countyofrenfrew.on.ca 445395

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Ontario Curling Association Zone 3 representative Dave Chesworth, left, presents a banner to Damien Villard, centre, and Don Bowser for their role in the Renfrew Curling Club double-team victory last year at the Dominion Regalia Silver Tankard Provincial Championship. Other members of the winning Renfrew rinks were Derek Visutski, coach Paul Villard, Bruce Delaney, Rick Bachand, Duncan Jamieson and George Mitchell. Villard competed Sunday in Pakenham. Mercury photo by Lucy Hass

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The Low Cup swung back into action this week with Arnprior as the host club. Renfrew was matched up against the leading Pembroke squad and had a single objective in mind; cut down the opponent’s sizable lead atop the standings. Both teams dropped their openers, although the team of Leo McCallum, Dave Eady, Burt Virgin and Jim Freemark went down to last rock and onequarter of an inch in their game.

The lads came back after lunch, determined, switched opponents and played two great games with Rob Warren, Jim Berg, Don Lowe and Rory McKay winning handily, while Leo had another close game but this time came out on top.

There are only a few weeks of Sunday curling left so if you still want to get out and try curling, get back to it or practice, come out this Sunday at 1 p.m.

If you haven’t signed up for the next fun spiel at the club – the Sweetheart Spiel on Feb. 12 – do so today. Sign up at the club or contact Shelley Jamieson (613432-2870). As always, this is open to the public. Enter a team or enter individually.

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GOLDEN PERFORMANCE Kim Carter of the Renfrew Skating Club shows the form which landed her on the podium with the gold medal at the Starskate competition Saturday. The Arnprior Skating Club hosted the event at the Nick Smith Centre. Carter outskated seven other competitors to bring home the gold. Photo courtesy of Sonya Bergin

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1971: Walnut Lounge at Butson’s Valley Hotel to expand Mr. Douglas L. Ross of McDonald, Currie & Co. Montreal, who is custodian of FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN SCOT- the affairs of the Industries, this newsLAND: Older residents of the town who paper is informed that the works will be remember the Jamieson brothers, Scotch opened within a few days. There will be weavers who lived here over 30 years reorganization, with the probability that the Electric and Refrigago, regret to learn of erator factory will be the death in Scotland of separated from the othWm. Jamieson, one of er units comprising the the brothers. The brothFROM THE OLD FILES company. That the iners conducted a weaving dustries are to resume business in what is now operations is welcome the Steam Laundry, and also had a store in part of the lot where news to the residents of this town and community and especially good news for Mr. I.E. Pedlow’s store now is.

NEW RURAL MAIL ROUTE: A new ru- those who have positions there.

TEXTILE HOCKEYISTS ral mail route has been laid out between RENFREW Burnstown and Castleford on the 11th PLAYED IN COBDEN 1-1: The Renfrew line and from Castleford to Renfrew, but Textiles met Cobden in a game ending 1the work of actual delivery on this route 1. First goal was made early in the first has not yet been commenced. Fifty names period by Thur of Renfrew. The second are said to be ready for this service and it period was scoreless. The equalizer was is likely that this new rural free delivery made early in the third by J. Fraser of mail route will be added to the list in the Cobden. The ice was fast and the play was swift. Minor penalties were drawn course of the next few days. by both teams. The teams were Renfrew: goal V. Hickey, defence McVeigh and Thur, JANUARY 30, 1936 forwards Manion, Whyte and Percy, subs RENFREW INDUSTRIES EXPECT TO RE- Hawthorne, Placshick, A. Hickey, FreeOPEN: The Mercury has been informed mark and W. Thompson. Cobden: goal that Renfrew Industries will resume op- T. Haye, defence Wilson and Tripp, forerations in a few days. In conversation wards Eady, Costello and Darou, subs with a representative of The Mercury, Behm, Redford, Fraser, Wolfe and Cook.

FEBRUARY 4 , 1911

OLGA LEWIS

Professor Pierre Bélanger taught New Media at the University of Ottawa, in 1994. The internet, web-sites and instant messaging was still considered novel. Perhaps even a little obscure.

We actually devoted hours of class time to learn about search engines, web-sites and messaging.

Today, four-year olds can do this with no instruction. But we were still asking: what is the art of the possible? What will communications look like thanks to the internet?

They would be instant. They would force real-time dialogue. They would become brief, bite-sized, “user-friendly”. They would change people’s expectations of good communications.

The site is built on 5 principles. It is inclusive, not only of different professions, departments or programs, but of our patients, visitors and community. It is bilingual, so that everything is available in English and French. It is accessible, whether you are visually impaired or not. It is dynamic; inviting visitors to share feedback and patient stories so we can always improve.

Finally, it is patient and user-centered. For instance, visitors can use the Directions and Maps section of the site to plan their itinerary from home, to hospital, back home. They can search our physician directory alphabetically, by name or specialty. And they can search information about programs, departments or clinics by keyword.

For the first time, users can also follow us on Twitter, at OttawaHospital, and Facebook, on The Ottawa Hospital Facebook Group. We will use these tools to inform the community of important news, as well as maintain an ongoing dialogue about how best to serve our patients.

Don’t just take our word for it. Visit www.ottawahospital.on.ca and tell us what you think.

FEBRUARY 4, 1970 HOSPITAL GOVERNORS MISSING: For the second time since its formation, the Renfrew hospital board found itself with only six to eight governors needed for a quorum. Despite the efforts of hospital administrator Russ McKenzie to track down some of the missing members, at the end of half an hour, the meeting had to be postponed. The board spent the rest of the evening in informal discussion of the issues that were to have been dealt with. Absence from three board meetings can lead to the expulsion of members.

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RENFREW COUNTY CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN AND KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION REGISTRATION FOR ALL ELEMENTARY CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WILL TAKE PLACE JANUARY 31 – FEBRUARY 11, 2011 inclusive 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Proof of Age, Certificate of Immunization (Health Unit) Child’s Individual Health Card, Baptismal Certificate and Birth Certificate. Your 911 address will also be required.

Senior Kindergarten registrants must be five years old by December 31, 2011.

Junior Kindergarten registrants must be four years old by December 31, 2011.

Pupils who are presently attending Junior Kindergarten do not have to register for Senior Kindergarten.

In addition to the phasing in of the Ministry of Education’s Early Learning Program, the board offers a full-day, every-day kindergarten program at some schools. In all other schools, we offer a full-day, alternate day program. Please consult the table below for school contact information and the model of kindergarten program delivery offered at your local Catholic school.

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REGION Arnprior

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St. Joseph’s St. Joseph’s

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MADAWASKA FAMILY OF CATHOLIC SCHOOLS SCHOOL St. John Bosco

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PRINCIPAL Marie Finnerty

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All of that, and more, has come true. People of all generations and service providers from all sectors have embraced the internet, social media, and social networking.

SCHOOL St. Anthony’s St. Mary’s, Deep River Cathedral

Until recently, however, The Ottawa Hospital had been slow to embrace these changes.

Our web-site looked like it had been built not long after 1994. It was hard to update, and didn’t allow instant communications. It didn’t seek out patient and visitor advice, nor promote dialogue.

It was not “user-friendly”. In short, it did not live up to expectations of good communications.

BUTSON’S EXPANDING: An expansion program which will increase the seating capacity of the Walnut Lounge of the Valley Motel from the present 90, to almost 200, is underway. It is anticipated that the construction will be completed by April of this year, with some hope that it might even be ready for March 17. At present, plans call for the men’s beverage room to be changed to allow ladies and escorts. It would mean the last public place in Renfrew, in which the men had preference.

MT. MADAWASKA TO BE OPENED BY J.J. GREENE: Mount Madawaska ski and snowmobile resort near Barry’s Bay will be officially opened Feb. 7 by J.J. Greene, Minister of Mines, Energy and Resources. The ski resort situated three miles south of Barry’s Bay on Highway 62, is the first ARDA recreational devel-

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opment in Ontario. The project, which is the first phase of a proposed four seasons development to aid the area, has created 16 new jobs in the rural area. With continued expanse of the recreational complex it is hoped another 16 jobs will be made available.

If you are unable to register at this time please contact the school principal and make arrangements for a mutually convenient time to register. If you do not know your child’s designated school, please call your local Catholic school.

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Family search resources expanded at genealogical group’s library in Pembroke The Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group is the newest FamilySearch affiliate library. The designation means library patrons will have convenient access to the wealth of genealogical resources available through FamilySearch in Pembroke.

FamilySearch is the world’s largest repository of genealogical records and manages the famous Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. It has amassed billions of births, marriage, death, census, land and court records of genealogical significance from over 130 countries.

FamilySearch extends access to its collections by circulating microfilms of the historic records through Family History Centres and select libraries. The Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group is now one of these libraries.

“Less than five per cent of the world’s genealogical records are available online OLD FILES Continued from Page 21 Mr. Gordon Stoughton, chairman of the board began his third term last week. Mr. G. Kedrosky began his first term as vice chairman.

SNOWMOBILE CLUB VISITS PEMBROKE: A convoy of 20 snowmobiles, drivers

and most family history researchers cannot afford to travel to an archive nationally or worldwide to find historic records they are seeking” said Paul Nauta, FamilySearch public affairs manager. “If Family Search has filmed the records they need, then as far as they need to travel to view them is the Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group.”

“Researchers in the Valley previously had access to these films through the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints in Petawawa but this Family History Centre is no longer able to continue so the Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group is glad to step in to help researchers.” said Diane Burnett, library co-oordinator for the UOVGG. Family researchers may search for films by referring to the Family History Library Catalogue at www.familysearch.

and passengers gathered at the Valley Hotel early Saturday morning for the snowmobile club’s overland trek to Pembroke.

The snowmobilers went to Pembroke to visit Pembroke’s winter carnival.

They started at 9 a.m., driving from Renfrew to Haley, across Muskrat Lake at

Cobden too Pembroke, arriving there at noon. After a day at the carnival the snowmobilers retraced the 45 mile trail in two and a half hours, arriving back in Renfrew at 7 p.m. Only one machine failed to complete the 90-mile run.

For help with research call Olga Lewis 613-432-6958.

org. These films are then ordered online at http://film.familysearch.org and are sent to Pembroke. A small charge for each film is paid online. The researcher

will pay a small shipping and handling fee to the UOVGG when the film arrives in Pembroke.

For more information call 613-735-6664.

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Mobile home; with large addition, features include: kit., L.R., 2 B.D.R., family room 17’x12’, include:kit.,L.R.,2B.D.R.,familyroom17’x12’, sewing room 18’x11’, propane heat, separate sewingroom18’x11’,propaneheat,separate insulated shed, two decks out front, all this on insulatedshed,twodecksoutfront,allthison large lot, asking $98,500. Call Ross for details 613-433-1133.

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Lanark and Renfrew counties go head to head STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

“And the winner is! …”

No one will know for three months, as Lanark and Renfrew County residents go head to head in the Slim ‘till You Win competition.

The weight-loss rivalry is being launched as part of February’s Heart Health Month. Spearheading the campaign are Ottawa Valley Living Magazine in conjunction with the Ottawa Heart Institute’s Prevention and Rehabilitation Centre, and the paramedic chiefs of Lanark and Renfrew County.

Jim McIsaac is Lanark’s chief paramedic. Renfrew County’s chief paramedic is Mike Nolan, who says the rivalry comes in the face of a health-care crisis for both counties.

Nolan says the crisis relates “to weight, obesity and nutrition choices. So we’re trying to promote a healthy lifestyle and quality of life through a healthy competition.”

The basic approach is to encourage as many people as possible to come out to the Heart Wise Exercise locations to promote healthy exercise, physical activity and appropriate nutritional choices.

Renfrew County’s Heart Wise Exercise locations are Fellowes High School, St. Joseph’s Catholic High School, Arnprior District High School, Mackenzie High School and Best Western Public Fitness in Pembroke.

Lanark’s locations are Almonte and District High School, the Heritage Community Fitness Centre in Carleton Place, Tay River Reflections in Perth and Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute.

Updated information on the competition will be posted on Ottawa Valley Living Magazine’s website of www.ottawavalleyliving.ca or by calling paramedic health promotion officer Melissa McInnes at 613-735-7288, ext. 501.

The three-month program kicked off with launches Feb. 1 at Fellowes High School and Almonte and District High School.

Campaign organizers are seeking a minimum of 100 participants per county, but the more the merrier.

As a Slim ‘till You Win news release echoed: “If more than 200 get involved that’s even better.

One of the purposes of this event is to encourage people to get off the couch, lose weight and get fit through a huge promotion of health exercise and diet.

“More importantly, we want them to enjoy the process and

meet other individuals who face the same challenge.”

The county losing the most collective pounds and inches will take home the Slim ‘till You Win Cup. Participants must be 18 or older.

Registration, weigh-in and waist measurements are facilitated by paramedics at the Heart Wise Exercise locations.

Nutritional information will also be available at each site.

Ontarians are being asked to give feedback on how to provide the best access to quality health-care services in rural and northern Ontario.

The public can make its views known online, by phone and in person at a live discussion in Renfrew. Register for the latter at www.ontario. ca/ruralnorthernhealth.

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WINTER FREW FEST SERVICE WITH A SMILE Elected officials from all four levels of government dished it out Saturday morning at the AFAC Wing shanty breakfast. Serving eggs, sausages, hash brown potato patties, pancakes, beans, toast and beverages were, from left, are Renfrew Councillor Gail Cole, Renfrew Reeve Audrey Green, Renfrew-NipissingPembroke MP Chgeryl Gallant, Renfrew-NipissingPembroke MPP John Yakabuski, and Renfrew Councillor Tom Anderson. At right, behind the scenes, in the kitchen, Luc Lachambre was busy flipping pancakes. Mercury photo by Lucy Hass

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

PUCKER ST FAMILY HOME Now asking $239,900 Great location, open concept interior and 5 spacious bedrooms with 2 bathrooms. Family living is right here. MLS# 774531.

SALE G N I D N PE GREAT COMMERICAL LOCATION

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

MLS# 768646.

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

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

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

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777 PUCKER ST. (5 minutes from town) 2 LEVELS COMPLETELY FINISHED - maintenance-free bungalow, open concept L.R., D.R., & kitchen - hardwood floors - choice lot - deck at rear - lovely location for family life. - Call Helen @ 432-0058.

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838 8TH ST. 3 B.R. GARDEN HOME - 2 floors completely finished - 2 baths - family rm. - c/air - deck at rear - end unit - gas heat - move-in immediately! - Call Helen @ 432-0058.

188 CROSS AVE. CLOSE TO SCHOOL AND ALL REDONE - a perfect starter with new furnace & plumbing - newly drywalled, insulated & painted - laundry on main floor - 1.5 baths - Call CALL @ 432-0058 Helen to HELEN see it @ 432-0058.

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

This large 3 storey brick house in a great location has newer windows, and endless options for a family home. Rooms are generous and many upgrades have been done.

Call David to view. $175 000. MLS #778078

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

MLS #766109.

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

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

Book an appointment with David.

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HELEN VINCENT

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WINTER FREW FEST SNOW MUCH FUN IN LOW SQUARE Amy and Michael Dalton pose with their children Milo and Maiya at the Foster the Snowman event in Low Square Saturday afternoon. Missing from the photo was youngest member of the family, Jaxon. Families were invited to build snow people to encourage awareness of children living in foster homes across Renfrew County. Mercury photo by Lucy Hass

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Winners of the ice race at O’Brien Park were, back row from left, third- place Mark Lavallee, first-place Craig Leclerc, and second-place Bobby Lavallee.

In front, Kaitlyn Kargus and Brandon Kargus also competed.

Cathie Cooper of Eganville spent a pleasant Saturday morning at Renfrew Winter Frew Fest carving out a snow sculpture of the winter carnival’s mascot, Renny the Raccoon.

Her efforts helped her to win top prize in the snow sculpture contest. She is joined by Chase Bennett, front, and Lia-Rae Cooper, middle. Organizer Diana Wakely noted there were six entries, and all got right into their exhibits. All received prizes. The judging was actually held back about an hour to give participants time to finish.

Wakely thanked the recreation department for providing extra snow for the contest Saturday morning.

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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

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• prime location at busy corner on the main street.

• ample parking.

• flexible lease rates.

• finanicing available(ie: francise fees)OAC. • owner is very motivated.

Call Lisa 613-633-0062.

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

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

“Team Reid” works for YOU!

SLED SHOW A vintage snow machine display was held at the Renfrew Public Library. Daryl Fiebig poses with his 1970 Model 2005 Snow Cruiser, which was manufactured by Outboard Marine Corporation of Peterborough. Other sleds on display belonged to Debbie Fiebig, Mike Rekowski, Corey Crozier and Kevin Percy of Clayton. All are members of the Ottawa Valley Old Sled Heads based out of the Eganville Sno Drifters Club.

OVER 1,300 SQ. FT. - in this well-caredfor home in center town. Winter comfort with gas stove-fireplace in LR & summer comfort with central air. Family room/4th br/office on main floor. Also convenient laundry facilities on main floor. Large 2nd bathroom on main floor. Large front 3-season sunporch w/newer privacy windows. Newer garden shed. Drivethru driveway. MLS #776793.

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Morris Eady welcomes another new member to the team!

Mercury photo by Lucy Hass

Mercury photo by Peter Clark

TERESA B. HALEY Broker of Record

863 ARCHIBALD ST. $169,900 So many options-continue renting to existing summer tenants, enjoy for your own personal use as is, or remove the cottage and build your dream home. Oversized lot only steps from the Ottawa River. MLS#778088.

84 PETER ST, RENFREW $130,000 • 1 1/2 Storey 3 bedroom home.

• Main floor laundry, bedroom & bath.

• Hardwood floors in the livingroom and hall.

• Front and Rear Deck.

• MLS #777737 Call Teri for Details 613-433-6994

Are you thinking of listing your home but unsure of the next step? Our job is to assist you with the entire process from start to finish. For peace of mind call Teri or Lisa today.

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

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- Country Home with 94 Acres - Mountain View in the Wilno Area - Garage & Barn included - Beautiful property - $299,900 Call Vince 613-433-2254

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NEW LISTING - 3115 MOUNTAIN VIEW

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

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Morris Eady Broker of Record Res. 432-9025 Cell 432-1830

Located between Calabogie and Burnstown. Nice country lot. 1 Bedroom bungalow. Drilled well and septic. Call Dennis to view 613-432-0041. MLS #769513

24007 HIGHWAY 41

2855B HIGHWAY 132

1.25 ACRES

360 AIRMILES

348 AIRMILES

590 AIRMILES

Unique family home. 5 bedrooms + nursery. Spacious family style kitchen with inviting dining area. 3/4 acre lot bordering the Millenioum Trail $249,900. Call Dennis at 613-432-0041 MLS #775814

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

Call Patti 401-0197 to view. MLS#778464

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

6647 HIGHWAY 132

27 QUEEN STREET

161 READY AVE.

$139,900

131 PATRICK AVE

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

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

177 ARTHUR

429 RAGLAN ST. N.

ON BONNECHERE RIVER

300 AIRMILES

• Detached 4 bay garage • Attached shop • Good living quarters • Over 0000 acres • $139,900 MLS #751068 • Call Dennis 613-432-0041

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

Call Patti to view 401-0197 MLS#770826

378 AIRMILES

500 AIRMILES

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

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

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

MLS#757702

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

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

Call Vince Johnston 613-433-2254

533 GILLAN RD.

572 MALCOLM

104 PRINCE AVE.

81 STEVENSON CRES.

NEW PRICE 658 AIRMILES 350 AIRMILES

510 AIRMILES

Great Place to Start Out! 1.5 storey, 2 bedroom home. Centretown location, fenced rear yard. Priced to Sell $114,900.

Call Kelly 613-433-2681 MLS#779065

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

Call Patti 613-401-0197. MLS #774869

Pretty Cottage on 1.5 acre private lot.

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

Call Vince for more information at 613-432-7870

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

ABERDEEN ST.

202 BRYDGES ROAD

SPACE FOR LEASE

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

All units now SOLD. Watch for construction of our last 4 unit to begin in the spring. Call Morris at 613-432-1830 for your chance to get one of these. Hurry because they won’t last long!

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

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

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

Fine family home! A rear yard you must see. Over 1 acre. Spacious rooms throughout. Bright cheery kitchen with formal dining room. New gas boiler.

Lots of storage. Immediate occupancy. $329,900. Call Dennis at 613-432-0041 MLS# 770476

On Duty This Weekend Team Reid Sales Reps.

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We welcome your weekend call on any listed property

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PICTURE YOURSELF LIVING IN TOWN ON 2+ ACRES • Well treed in prime residential location. Watch the deer in your backyard!

• Immediate occupancy for this 3 bedroom home • 3 sided gas fireplace in open concept living/dining room • In-ground salt water pool + screened in sunroom MLS#746206

CALL OR DROP INTO OUR NEW LOCATION FOR MORE INFORMATION. IT IS TIME TO GET READY FOR THE 2011 SPRING REAL ESTATE MARKET!

A HOME THAT MEMORIES ARE MADE OF! • Family friendly home in private location on the outskirts of Cobden with many updates • Sunken living room with hardwood floors, 12’ ceiling, large windows & propane fireplace • Fully finished lower level for the family to enjoy • Open concept kitchen/dining room with patio doors to back veranda MLS#755689

F E AT U R E P R O P E R T Y WORTH SEEING WORTH OWNING! •Completely finished very spacious basement with pine paneling on walls and a gas fireplace. Makes for a cozy rec room.

•3 Bedrooms on main level, with a sundeck off of the Master Bedroom looking out to a private back yard.

•All newer flooring on Main level.

4 pc bathroom on main level, 2pc bathroom in basement.

•Fully insulated garage/workshop 15’x26’, also included 7’x8’ vinyl shed.

Property is situated seconds from the Millennium trail….Escape to Peace and Quiet! MLS#775840

OUTSKIRTS OF TOWN FOR THIS BRAND NEW HOME •3 Bedroom raised bungalow with higher end finishing touches •Single attached garage with entrance to spacious foyer •Green basement with Styrofoam block and efficient gas heat •Currently under construction and price now includes the HST!

ATTENTION 1ST TIME HOME BUYERS • Central location for this 1 1/2 storey home • Main floor welcomes you with a Living & Family room plus full bath, laundry and kitchen • Upstairs consists of 3 bedrooms and bathroom • Natural Gas Heat, Metal Roof and trendy interior • $129,900 MLS#757792

MLS#776565

CHOOSING A REAL ESTATE AGENT Buying a home is one of the largest investments you will make in your lifetime.

NEED AN ESCAPE FROM THE HUSTLE & BUSTLE? • Waterfront acreage to build your dream home.

• 19 Acres with 725 feet on Muskrat Lake with trails throughout • Sandy Beach & 3 boat launch areas • Great for hunting, cross country skiing, 4 wheelers or just exploring MLS#755153

BEST BUY ON THE MARKET TODAY! • • • • •

Semi-detached, 3 bedroom bungalow Fenced backyard with storage shed Upgraded windows, doors, roof, flooring, central air Great Location! Close to amenities. $139,900 MLS#778706

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Choose Confidently Choose the Sales Representatives at Royal LePage O’Neil Realty to work for you!

MOVE-IN CONDITION

• Area cleared for you to build your dream home • 17.37 acres with 443 ft of waterfront on Muskrat Lake • Excellent for hunting & fishing & trails at back of property • Bunk house at water’s edge. Hyrdo & septic installed. Water is lake intake. MLS758808

WELL MAINTAINED

• Well maintained 2 bedroom mobile home situated in Cedar Haven Park • Large rear deck + front deck • Single carport + 2 sheds • Appliances included in sale • $109,900 MLS#768246

• Situated in Griffith, 2 bedroom bungalow situated on private treed lot • Detached sunroom, large outbuilding + garage all with tin roofs • Cozy wood stove in living room • Well maintained, neat & tidy!

• $79,500 MLS#759114

COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES FOR SALE & FOR LEASE

LOTS 46 HARAMIS DRIVE PRIME LOCATION FOR THIS BUILDING LOT! MLS#769906 161 BANK STREET EXCELLENT IN-TOWN BUILDING LOT! MLS#770784

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION • Centre downtown core for this 1200 sq.ft retail space with plenty of parking.

• 2 - 1 bedroom apartments upstairs, currently tenant occupied.

• Entire building just finished renovations.

• Available for immediate occupancy. MLS#775296

UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES • Lower level of building for lease.

• Space consists of waiting room & reception area, 4 separate rooms, 2pc bath, 2 entrances.

• Great spot for a professional office or your own business.

• Central to downtown area.

EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES • For Lease - Ideal location for your business, close to HWY#17 & box stores.

• Plenty of Parking. Bright and spacious with 2 front door access.

• Private office in back.

• Put your business where it can be seen!

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280 MASK ROAD BUILDING LOT IN INDUSTRIAL PARK. ZONED M-3 WITH MANY POSSIBILITIES! MLS#779371

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352 Robertson Line, McNab/Braeside Bungalow with many upgrades (furnace’09, septic’02, newer windows & doors).

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Gaelyn Turcotte poses for a leisurely shot at the Renfrew Firefighters ice fishing derby on the Bonnechere River. Mercury photos by Lucy Hass

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

ANNOUNCEMENT

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

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

Chad Miller and daughter Abigail enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride through the heart of downtown Renfrew. The downtown events were sponsored in part by the local Business Improvement Area. Above, the wagon passes by a building built in 1903, in the heyday of horse transportation.

Brawn and Beavertails: Strongman Angus Cairnie, with Jack and Derrick O’Grady, enjoy their Beavertail treats at the Strongman Showcase on Railway Avenue in Renfrew. After the photo the young lads jumped onto a hay wagon of spectators and Cairnie pulled it up the street. He also impressed spectators by repeatedly lifting a 190-pound weight. The Ottawa resident, who once lived just outside Renfrew at Thompson Hill, said strength training is a lifestyle choice of fitness and good nutrition. He hopes he can help to inspire a healthy generation of young people. The strength showcase was sponsored by Ultimate Fitness.

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

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

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WINTER FREW FEST

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WINTER FREW FEST

Scott Lewis caught and released the top fish early at Saturday’s ice derby on the Bonnechere River.

Renfrew Mercury Winter Frew Fest photos by Lucy Hass Corey Crozier of Renfrew poses with his 1971 Luv Bug model Snow Bug. He also had a 1961 Model 2L Snow Bug on display.

At right. members of the 42nd Field Regiment (Lanark and Scottish) build and tour people through a quinzee – a traditional snow shelter.

From left are Gunner Robert Hazard, Bombardier Michael Leroux, Gunner Nathan Bygott, Gunner Danny Clouthier and Master Bombardier Alistair Kay.

Shae Mulvihill pushes a delighted Mattea Schaap down Raglan Street during the shopping cart races.

Metro donated the carts for the competition.

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An opportunity to view the film FRESH DAVE MACKAY National Farmers Union

Two organizations – the Outreach Committee of the Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church, Renfrew and the Renfrew County National Farmers Union – are co-hosting the showing of an informative film called FRESH. FRESH celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system.

During the last decades we have witnessed the rapid transformation of our agriculture into an industrial model, and confronted the consequences: food contamination, en-

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Although the film was produced in the U.S., it offers sustainable alternatives for family farms and consumers.

The main focus of the film is consumers and/or eaters should be looking to food produced locally or in Canada where our health regulations are much more stringent. Everyone is welcome to see this 72minute presentation at the Chapel in Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 9.

Ava KasaboskiPelletier, with grandfather Paul Adamek, was impressed by the horses that powered wagon rides all day in Renfrew’s downtown core.

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AGRICULTURE

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Please find me a home

Look in today’s

Each week we feature animals from the Arnprior and District Humane Society that are up for adoption.

Mercury Mercur y The Renfrew

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FLYERS or check out www.flyerland.ca

PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHECK INDIVIDUAL FLYERS FOR START AND FINISH DATES

# 3902 Briggs

# 3869 Gibson

This sweet, easygoing dog will make a wonderful companion for his new family. Briggs, a five-year-old, neutered Beagle mix, was found abandoned on Boxing Day in Arnprior. He is a nice dog with lots of energy who enjoys going for walks. He knows his basic commands and is crate-trained. Briggs is good with some other dogs but can be bossy. He should not be in a home with cats but would be good with older children.

This large, handsome cat needs likes to explore and is very curious. Gibson is a two-year-old neutered male who was found in Arnprior and brought to the shelter to find a new home. He is friendly and can be affectionate on his terms but Gibson is a feisty cat with attitude when he doesn’t get his own way. He gets along with some cats but can be bossy with other males. Gibson would be best suited in a home without small children.

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

• Giant Tiger • No Frills • Pharma Plus • Canadian Tire • Staples Business Depot

• Eganville Foodland • Sears • Wal-Mart • Metro • M&M Meat Shops

• selected distribution

For Distribution Rates and Circulation Info, call

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#1A STEEL BUILDINGS SALE! Save up to 60% on your new garage shop, warehouse or storage building. 6 different colors available!

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Free shipping for the first 20 callers!

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SET OF SLEIGHS WITH RACK and set of heavy leather harness. 613646-7419

BUY ONE PAIR OF SHOES

GET THE 2ND PAIR

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

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HOT TUB (Spa) Covers. Best Price, Best Quality. All Shapes & Colours Available. Call 1 - 8 6 6 - 6 5 2 - 6 8 37 www.thecoverguy.ca BEDS, SOFA BEDS, BEDROOM SUITES, DINING ROOM SUITES, SOFAS, RECLINERS, BAR STOOLS, HEADBOARDS, COMFORTERS

MATTRESS FACTORY & FURNITURE OUTLET BESIDE FINNIGAN’S

432-8826

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312 Raglan St. S., Renfrew

NUMEROUS USED Washers, dryers, refrigerators, and stoves available. Mostly 3-5 years old. All come with 1 year warranty, delivery, and installation. Also repairs to most makes and models of appliances. 613623-1077 SCOOTER SPECIAL 25% Off Select Models Buy/sell Stair lifts, Porch lifts, Scooters, Bath lifts, Hospital beds etc. Call SILVER CROSS 613-2313549

FIREWOOD

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

DRY HARDWOOD Mostly Maple Cut, Split, Delivery Available 649-2631 CL22089

MIXED HARDWOOD 8’ lengths, excellent quality, by the tandem load.

We also purchase standing timber and hard or soft pulp wood, also outdoor furnace wood available, call 613432-2286 PETS

CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS for sale. 2 males. 1st shots and vet checked. Both parents Choc labs.

Great with kids and smart. Contact Traci at 613-205-1365 or email at taydar2002@hotmail.com

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Almonte, 435 Ottawa St. (beside Royal Bank) HOUSES FOR SALE

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GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES Color black and tan, World Champion Bloodlines.

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Construction Financing - NOT required. Large Deposit - NOT required. Pick a lot and we will buy it.

Visit us at: www.Rutleyhomes.com and view our “Lot To Key Without The Fee” program. Call today 613-482-3397

WAGS & WHISKERS PUPPY Kindergarten, back by popular demand, obedience and socialization for all breeds. For a well behaved puppy call the puppy training special- TIMESHARE CANCEL. ists Tena and Ian, 623- Were you misled when you purchased a Time6200 share? Get out NOW with contract cancellation! Stop paying MortHUNTING gage and Maintenance 100% Money back Guaranteed.

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Office, centre of town, 2000 sqft totally renoHUNTER’S vated, $1500 plus heat & hydro, gas heat.

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HOUSES FOR RENT

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For Information or to Pre-Register call KEVIN WHITE

432-5192

UP TO 6000 sqft wholesale/office/storage space, loading docks, fire sprinklers, call 613-333-1042 to view

HOUSES FOR SALE

3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW backing onto ravine, corner lot 50’x207’, 59 Wilson St. $189,000 private, 416-239-0428

3 Bedroom House $825/mth +Utilities.

Available April 1st. No Pets/No Smoking 613432-4197 1 BEDROOM HOUSE, $650/month plus heat, hydro and water, available March 1st.

References, first/last.

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

1029 Humphries Rd., Renfrew • Custom built (2009) 3+1 bedroom 1-1/2 bath home built in 2009. Something for the whole family - huge walk-in closet for her, rec room with wet bar for him, 1 acre lot on private dead end road for children to play.

• Kitchen boasts custom cabinets w/Corion countertops & large walk-in pantry. This beautiful home also has main floor laundry, double garage, generator hookup in the event of power failure, stainless steel appliances, garden shed, AC, central vac, high speed internet & much more!

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GENTLY USED GYM equipment, 1 Treadmill and 1 weight machine.

Let’s make a deal 613433-9333.

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE scrap cars. Will pay $50 - $100, depending on types.

Picked up free. 613432-3464 or cell 613432-0449

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT

2 BEDROOM APT. Oak St. Ground floor.

Fridge, stove, parking $575/mth* “with discount” plus hydro One year lease First/last and references required.

613-4333053

Shoe-la-la

U-SHAPED DESK with hutch and office chair.

Like new. Best offer.

613-432-6108

2005 KODIAK CamouWANTED flage 450 Yamaha, excellent condition, older owner. $5,000. Call OLD ANTIQUE FURNITURE, Old advertising 613-333-5298 coca-cola, Mountain DRYER FULL SIZE “all Dew, old gas and oil white” newer model ex- items, toys, decoys, old cellent condition $150. postcards, old Beatles Refrigerator “all white” items, old Halloween textured finish 18 cuft and Christmas items newer model $250. Call Sheryl MacKenzie at 613-432-4909 432-2508 FREE CATALOGUE 1800-353-7864 HALFORD’S-butcher equipment and supplies, leather, beads, craft kits, animal control equipment + trapping supplies. Order from our new web store and get free shipping until August 31, 2011. www.halfordsmailor der.com

HOUSES FOR SALE

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HOUSES FOR RENT

4 BEDROOM HOUSE FOR RENT, $825+utilities, Large Yard, Parking available, Fridge and stove included. 613432-5566 BUNGALOW 2 bedroom, Raised Ranch Bungalow on the Big Rideau.

RENFREW 2 BEDROOM apt, heat/water, parking included.

Washer/dryer hook up, quiet location of town, references, no dogs, Electric separate. $745 per month, 613646-7536, 613-6332647

A BARGAIN!!! Cozy one bedroom apartment, April 1st, Hall Avenue, kitchen, fridge, stove, carpeting, parking, laundry, adult building, Wilson Investments 613-432-8417 BACHELOR APT for rent, heat and hydro included, $450/month, centre town. Call 10-5 Tuesday - Friday; 10-4 Saturday. 432-6434 CENTRE TOWN SECOND level apt, kitchen, livingroom, 1 - 4 piece bath, 1 bedroom. $500 plus heat & hydro. 613-4321133

COBDEN AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY 1 bedroom 3rd floor loft apt $575/mnth, Hydro extra. Laundry and parkAPARTMENTS ing on site. No smokFOR RENT ing, no pets. Call 6131 BEDROOM APT for 851-4630 rent 3rd floor of private home, very clean se- GROUND FLOOR 1 cure building. 2 blocks apt for rent available to main st. $440+Hy- i m m e d i a t e l y , dro. NO SMOKING. $650/month all utilities 613-432Call Chantal 433- included, 8544 1196

1 BEDROOM FOR rent - fridge & stove included, hardwood floors, Available immediately, Renfrew $595/month Open concept, 2 1/2 + Hydro but includes baths, office, bright Heat - (613) 623spacious, Master bed- 7287, Ext. 25 room with en suite, lots 1 SINGLE APARTof parking.

MENT and a double 613-433Between Smiths Falls bedroom.

0078 and Perth 1ST FLOOR, 2 Bed$1350 room apartment in Utilities Included quiet seniors building.

Laundry Facilities, Available Immediately.

Available May 1st, Call 613-432-4909 contact 613-2471947 for more details. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT available April 1. $535 a month 127 LOTS & LAND Quarry Ave has parking and yard. Call Bujold Properties 613WANTED BUILDING 432-0789 or 613-432LOTS for sale in Horton 4868 after hours. or McNab Townships Call Paul 819-664- 2 BEDROOM APART8436 leave message MENT available March 1st. Centrally loAPARTMENTS cated in secure buildFOR RENT ing. $650 a month.

Call Bujold Properties 1 BDRM APARTMENT, 613-432-0789 or 613new paint, new carpets, 432-4868 after hours. $550 plus hydro. Call 705-772-0272 or email 3 BEDROOM apartmandmrentals@gmail.com ment available March 1st, 2011. 3 miles west 1 bedroom basement of Renfrew on Hwy 60 apt $575 a month first Tenant pays heat (natuand last required, ral gas) and hydro utilities included 432- $675, NO PETS 6130827 433-5998

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

LARGE 1 BEDROOM apartment available March 1st. Centrally located in secure building. $535 a month.

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

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

Parking with plug-in, stove, fridge. Available now. $800/month plus gas and hydro. 4322852

- secure building - All one level - utilities included - 4 piece bath - Appliances incl.

- minutes to shopping Studio Suites from $599/month

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SPECIAL THIS WEEK!!

One bedroom, Hall Avenue, fridge, stove, parking, carpeting, water, intercom, laundry, Wilson Investments 613-432-8417 WILSON INVESTMENTS of Renfrew Ltd, is your one stop place if you are looking for an affordable, clean, quiet secure building to rent. Office is located at No.2, 850 O’Brien Road, evening and weekends by appointment only, just call 613432-8417 SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS

ARNPRIOR, either house or rooms for rent, 3 bedroom furnished, shared kitchen, 5 appliances, $900+utilities for house or $400/room, first/last, references, 613-623NEW ONE BEDROOM on second 6198 floor with fridge, stove, a/c and parking. No KITCHENETTE pets or smoking. $595 MINI per month, first and last SHARED HOUSE. Satellite and wireless interplus hydro and references.

Available net and 11 x 22 room March 1/11. 613- $560/month all inclusive lst and last. Down432-4387 town Arnprior available immediately leave mesONE BEDROOM, sage 613-293-0611 Stonewall II for April, in a well-maintained building, intercom for seLOST & FOUND curity, laundry facilities, to view call 613-4328417 Wilson Invest- FOUND KEYS ON ments Quarry Ave between the United Church and REFURBISHED SINGLE Barr St. Please claim at BEDROOM apt, locat- the Renfrew Mercury, ed on main st. Call 35 Opeongo Rd, Renfrew.

613-432-1664

LOST & FOUND

HELP WANTED

LOST GREY TIGER female cat in Thompsonhill Pucker St. area. Her name is Dee Dee. If seen please call 613432-4509

NEEDED NOW-AZ DRIVERS & OWNER OPS-. Start the New Year off right with a great career opportunity. We’re seeking professional, safety-minded Driver and Owners OpHELP WANTED erators. Lease program Available. Call Celadon Canada, Kitchen$$$ SECURITY er.

1-800-332-0518 GUARDS $$$ www.celado No Experience Need- ncanada.com ed. Full Training OfOPERATIONS MANfered 613-228-2813 w w w . i r o n h o r s e - AGER REQUIRED for gravel pit. Mechanical group.com and equipment experiCAREGIVER No experi- ence would be an asence needed, $14 and set. Full time position. up Depending on Expe- APPLY in person 9-4 rience. Position in Ren- WEEKDAYS only. Nesfrew. Mail resume Box bitt Aggregates 1766 E, c/o The Mercury, Lochwinnoch Rd Ren35 Opeongo Rd, Ren- frew. 613-432-5764 frew K7V 2T2 PAID IN ADVANCE! COMMERCIAL GLA- Make $1000 Weekly ZIERS Edmonton & Brochures from home.

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780-451-6108 Fax: www.national-work.com 780-447-1101 cclefstad@all-westglass.com TEEN SALOON INC has PT positions for our CONSTRUCTION LA- Jailhouse program.

BOURERS required im- Must respect and enjoy mediately. Must have children (10-12yrs), own transportation, have good academics, Driver’s License, strong interpersonal, WHMIS, Fall Protection communications and or& Confined Space. ganizational skills. ApPhone: 613-223-2303 ply on-line or visit or Fax: 613-839-7415 www.teensaloon.ca EXPERIENCED EXCAMUSIC, DANCE VATOR required immeINSTRUCTIONS diately. Must have clean driver’s abstract, AZ/DZ license, plus WORLD CLASS DRUMWHMIS, Fall Protection MER (of Five Man Elec& Confined Space. trical Band) is now ac$25.00-$35.00/hr. de- cepting students. Pripending on experience. vate lessons, limited enPhone: 613-223-2303 rollment, free consultaor Fax: 613-839-7415 tion. Call Steve, 613H O M E W O R K E R S 831-5029.

NEEDED!!!

Full/Part w w w . s t e v e h o l l i n g time positions available worth.ca - Will train. On-Line Data Entry, Typing COURSES Work, E-mail Reading, PC/Clerical Work, Homemailers, Assembling Products. HURWANTED RY, SPOTS GO FAST! Students to learn the www.CanadianJobs art of Acrylic PaintFromHome.com ing. Suitable for all H O M E W O R K E R S ages and skill levels.

NEEDED!!! Full & Part 6 wk course, 3 hrs Workshop Time Positions Are wk.

Available - Will Train . taught by Bill Baker20+yrs experience.

On-Line Data Entry, Typing Work, E-mail Dates & time T.B.D. Reading, PC/Clerical Interested call Bill at Work, Homemailers, 432-4445. All materials to complete 1st Assembling Products.

HURRY, SPOTS GO painting provided.

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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

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

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CAREERS

CAREERS

CAREERS

Ensyn Technologies Inc has an opening for an

ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN in its Renfrew facility.

Ensyn’s patented technology converts wood and agricultural fibre into Pyrolysis.

Potential candidates must have an industrial or construction maintenance electrical trade certification, a secondary school graduation diploma, and a minimum of 3 years work experience in manufacturing environment. Hours of work include shift work.

Ideal candidates will be looking for a significant career challenge, have an inquisitive mind, can work in a team environment with minimal supervision and want to grow in their careers as the Ensyn business grows.

Ensyn offers competitive salary levels along with an appropriate benefits package.

Please email your covering letter and resume by not later than February 16, 2011 to: careers@ensyn.com or use the fax or mail addresses below.

We thank you for your interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

P.O. Box 513 Renfrew, Ontario K7V 4B1 Fax: (613) 433-3148 CL23323

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CAREERS

Ottawa Valley Physiotherapy Rehabilitation and Sports Injury Clinic

Conway’s Pharmacy Cobden Immediate Opening For:

REGISTERED MASSAGE THERAPIST REQUIRED FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE FOR OUR RENFREW AND ARNPRIOR CLINICS

Job Position: Full time Pharmacy Technician : No evening or Sunday shifts required

Service Advisor

Qualifications: • Certification with Ontario College of Pharmacists or Equivalent Work Experience • Excellent Customer Service Skills • Proficiency in Nexxsys Software and Longterm Care Applications would be an asset Application Deadline: February 14/2011 Mail: P.O. Box 156 Cobden ON K0J1K0 Email: conpharmc@propharm.ca CL23383

Cleaning/Restoration Technician Hiring immediately. Full time position. Duties include carpet/ upholstery/duct cleaning, water extraction, board ups, building tear-outs, and general clean up.

Must have basic hand tools, reliable transportation, clean driving record and pass security back ground check. Competitive wages and benefits package offered. Please email resume to jobs@helfertys.com - No phone calls, or walk ins. CL23344

Are you looking for a new career that is rewarding and FUN? Are you able to perform under pressure? Do you enjoy working in a fast paced environment?

If you answered “yes” to these questions then you may be who we are looking for. We are George’s Marine & Sports and we are looking for a Service Advisor (Administrator) for our Eganville Service Department. This is a full time position with benefits and we provide training. You must be able to work Saturdays.

Send Resume to: George’s Marine & Sports PO Box 250 Eganville, ON K0J 1TO Attention: Jason Farrell jfarrell@gmas.ca

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

Reply in confidence to:

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

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

Door to door delivery once a week.

Must have vehicle.

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

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No collections. Top dollar paid

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TOWN OF

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

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

HELP WANTED

Sunshine Coach Service Employment Opportunity

Employment Networks is looking for a full time

EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLOR Candidate must be compassionate, understanding, professional, realistic, and proactive in dealing with a diverse client base. Able to function in a fast paced environment and work under pressure, with tight deadlines.

Sunshine Coach Service provides specialized transportation to people living in Renfrew and the surrounding area who are living with disabilities that render the use of conventional modes of transportation inappropriate to their needs.

Duties and Responsibilities • Conducting client trips aboard specially equipped vehicles within Renfrew and the surrounding area ensuring the utmost in comfort and safety for our clients • Assisting special needs clients from accessible street level door to accessible street level door • Perform calls according to schedules established by the Operations Department • Respond to ad hoc trip requests to meet changing requirements during the day • Be prepared to work evenings, weekends and holidays as well as work on a call-in basis • Respect client confidentiality at all times • Perform routine reporting related to trips, fares, vehicle maintenance, etc • Other related duties under the direction of the Operations Manager

The Employment Counsellor will report to the Executive Director.

Skill Requirements • Diploma in human relations, social work, or equivalent • 1-2 years experience is an asset • High level of computer competency; Windows, word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, database • Ability to: coordinate and facilitate workshops; provide quality service, guidance, and expertise to clients • Team player with the essential skills of confidentiality, written and oral communication, problem solving, critical thinking, researching, planning and organizing, and continuous learning

Qualifications • A clean driving record must be maintained at all times to ensure insurability • Qualification to an Ontario Class “G” license at time of employment with upgrade to Class “F” within first year of employment • Must be capable of possessing a valid Ontario Education Services Corporation Vulnerable Sector Check Certificate at all times • Must be capable of obtaining a clear Criminal Police Check Certificate at all times • Qualification in Emergency First Aid and CPR preferred • Must possess basic computer skills

Employment Networks offers a competitive salary.

Attributes • A compassionate and empathetic nature • Capability of dealing with a wide range of clients having a wide variety of personalities and special needs • Must be physically capable of handling demands involved in managing wheelchair and stretcher bound clients • Willing to learn and adapt to new and revised policies and procedures

Please apply with resume by mail or in person to: Employment Networks Bernice Agnew 231 Argyle St. S P.O. Box 91 Renfrew, ON K7V 4A2

Please forward your detailed resume by 4:00 p.m., Wednesday 9 February 2011 to: Sunshine Coach Service 44 Railway Avenue Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3B1 Or via e-mail in Adobe PDF or MS Word format to: sunshinecoach@sunshinecoach.ca

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Full-Time and Part-Time

Our overall vision is to be recognized for exemplary care; making your health our priority.

The mission for the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital Corporation is to provide emergency, acute care and long-term care health services to the residents of Arnprior and surrounding communities.

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.

We have a comprehensive orientation program, offer many learning opportunities and provide on-going education to build on your current knowledge. We follow a progressive team approach where nurses are directly involved in decisionmaking, and the safety and well-being of staff and residents are the top priority.

The Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital is currently seeking a temporary full-time RN for the OR. Applicants must have Peri-operative Nursing Certification, OR recovery experience, and TNCC. Two permanent part-time RN’s for the ER are also required.

Applicants must have TNCC, Emergency Nursing Certification and/or Canadian Emergency Certification is preferred, as well as, current ENPC or PALS (or willing to obtain).

Also, full-time and part-time RN’s for the Inpatient Unit are required. Coronary Care Course or EKG interpretation skills are preferred.

All applicants must hold a current CNO registration, ACLS certification, and a police record check with the vulnerable sector.

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

Note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

FUN & COZY CHILDCARE, Limited spaces available for March, a daycare experience in a home setting, registered ECE & SSW, 19 years experience combined. Call Dawn 613623-2966 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

IMAGINE SPENDING ONLY 15 hrs/week.

Being your own boss..Working at your leisure..Making more money then you ever thought possible.

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INCOME TAX

INCOME TAX RETURNS Individual and Business Confidential Personal Service. File Online or by mail. Very Reasonable Fees.

Call 613-432-5626 MORTGAGES & LOANS

Part-Time Driver Sunshine Coach has an immediate opening for a Part-Time Driver:

The successful candidate will interact with clients to obtain their employment history, educational background and career goals. Administer and interpret material designed to determine the interests, aptitudes and abilities of clients. Work to develop resumes, cover letters and prepare clients for job interviews, as well as collect and understand labour market information regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements in order to develop Action Plans and Service Plans for funded program. Ability to work with employers to build relationships.

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

RN Positions

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JOB POSTING Job Title: Newspaper Layout Technician – permanent part-time Number of Positions: 2 Department: Editorial Department Location: Ottawa

FREE YOURSELF FROM DEBT, MONEY FOR ANY PURPOSE! DEBT CONSOLIDATION. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd mortgages, credit lines and loans up to 90% LTV. Self employed, mortgage or tax arrears. DON’T PAY FOR 1YR PROGRAM! #10171 ONTARIO-WIDE FINANCIAL CORP. CALL 1888-307-7799. www.ontario-widefinancial.com

Metroland Media – Ottawa Region is seeking a qualified layout technician to paginate pages and flow editorial content.

The successful candidate will work with an award-winning team to produce work of a consistently superior quality.

The job requires: • Superior layout skills; • Ability to produce superior work under deadline pressures; • Ability to take direction from supervising editors and to work independently; • Good communication and grammar skills; • Proficiency in pagination programs, including InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator; • A good understanding of the principles of community journalism.

SERVICES

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

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

613570-1488 Bill Weiss we i s s m a i n t e nance@gmail.com

The successful candidate will be a graduate of a graphic design program and/or have two years layout experience.

The position requires an enthusiastic, creative self-starter who enjoys working with others to produce work that meets and exceeds quality and deadline standards.

Interested applicants should forward resumes by 5 p.m.

Friday February 25, 2011 to: Patricia Lonergan- Managing Editor Email: patricia.lonergan@metroland.com No phone calls please.

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A sincere thank you to Natasha at Goulet Funeral Home for your compassion and guidance. Your support was greatly appreciated.

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To Dr Langlois and staff at Hospice Renfrew, a sincere thanks for your compassion and support.

To the ladies of Our Lady of Fatima for the wonderful lunch.

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Andrew Laviolette received his B.A. (Hon.) History (2006) and his LL.B. (2009) from the University of Ottawa. He was called to the Bar on September 22, 2010 at Roy Thompson Hall, Toronto, ON. He has accepted a position as junior lawyer with the firm of Bartolini Berlingieri, Barrafato & Fortino in Hamilton, ON. Andrew is the son of Peter and Val Laviolette and grandson of Andy and Bev Raeburn and Stella Laviolette.

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Thank you so much to the pallbearers – Gord Harper, Russ Connors, Joe Neil, Ben Neil, Jeff King and Jake Fraser. To the special young men who were altar servers, Matt and David Harper, Graham and Ian Connors – thank you. We were deeply touched!

I wish to thank my cherished friends and family for making my 70th surprise birthday party so much fun and a memorable occasion.

To anyone we missed, thank you for all your love and support during these last few months.

Kathy McKeddie

Harold Leitch 1954 - 2011 On behalf of Samantha, Thomas, myself and our extended family, I would like to thank everyone for their kind words, cards of sympathy, flowers, food and most of all friendship during this very sad time. Our loss was somewhat eased knowing that we have people around us who care and showed us in every way possible. Thanks to the nurses and doctors at ADMH and the Ottawa General that were so good to Harold and our family while he was ill. I especially want to thank Andre Pilon and his staff for all their care and attention to detail. Their help and friendship has been invaluable to us. Also thank you to our Minister Reverend Richard Hollingsworth whose compassion helped us and is helping us through this very sad time.

Nancy Leitch & family If every tear we shed for you Became a star above, You’d stroll in Angel’s garden, Lit by everlasting love.

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JACQUES, Gertude In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who passed away February 3, 1990.

In loving memory of my dear husband; father and grandfather who went home to be with God on February 4, 2010 “Beyond the Sunset” Hank Williams Should you go first and I remain, To walk the road alone.

I’ll live in memory’s garden dear, With happy days we’ve known.

In spring I’ll wait for roses red, When fades the lilacs bloom And in early fall when brown leaves fall, I’ll catch a glimpse of you.

Should you go first and I remain, For battles to be fought Each thing you’ve touched along the way, Will be a hallowed spot.

I’ll hear your voice, I’ll see your smile, Though blindly I may grope; The memory of your helping hand, Will buoy me on with hope.

Softly the leaves of memory fall Gently we gather and treasure them all It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone.

For part of us went with you, The day God Called you home.

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Should you go first and I remain, To finish with the scroll; No lessening shadows shall ever creep in To make this life seem droll.

We’ve known so much of happiness, We’ve had our cup of joy And memory is one gift of God, That death cannot destroy.

I want to know each step you take, That I may walk the same, For someday down that lonely road, You’ll hear me call your name.

Should you go first and I remain, One thing I’ll have you do Walk slowly down that long, long path, For soon I’ll follow you.

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In loving memory of Lloyd Leclair who passed away February 7, 2002 A bouquet of beautiful memories Sprayed with a million tears Wishing God could have spared you If just for a few more years Close in our hearts you will always stay Loved and remembered every day Sadly missed by your loving daughter Margaret Ann, son-in-law John, and grandsons Jordan and Ryan.

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CRAM August 16, 1985 – January 16, 2009 It has been 2 years since we have lost you, There is not a day we do not think of you.

How we miss your smile and your laughter, Your sense of humour was always there Whether good or bad came upon you The love of sport was unthinkable, how Calabogie misses your wakeboarding and Snowboarding.

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Allan R. Monette Feb. 3rd, 2010 It has been 1 year since we lost you. There isn’t a day that we don’t think about you. We miss your love and care you gave us and we miss your sense of humour.

Allan, we know we will see you again, but for now your family misses you so much, and will always love you.

Love, Denise, Phyllis & Mike, Danny & Darlene, Grand-Children & Great-Grand-Children.

CURRY, Nancy (Grenfell) 1965-2009 It doesn’t need a special day To bring you to our mind.

For days without a thought of you Are very hard to find.

Today recalls the memory Of a loved one gone to rest, Love always Mom, Dad, John, Barb, And those who think of Nick, Amanda, Megan him today Are those who loved & Taylor him best.

ARLENE PULTZ The flowers we lay (MCLAREN) upon his grave NOV 20, 1932- FEB 4, May wither and decay, 2006 But the love for him who lies beneath Dear Mom: Will never fade away.

5 years ago you were called home, Remembered always Our thoughts are ever Nora & family of you.

You are dearly loved REGAN and sadly missed.

In loving memory of a God willing we will dear husband, father & meet again. grandfather Earl Regan who passed away From Marilyn, Judy, February 5, 2007.

Jerry, Debbie & families We have many memories of the things DOREEN DEVRIES that you have done The happy moments that we shared Remembering our The laughter and the dear mother on her fun. birthday, The many little special February 5, 2011 things A birthday wish from That only you could do.

We cherish all the those who love you, Memories of you are memories And send our love to fond and true; you.

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GILLAN, James Duncan God took him home, it was His will, But in our hearts we love him still; His memory is as dear today As in the hour he passed away.

We often sit and think of him When we are all alone, For memory is the only friend That grief can call its own.

Love, Kevin, Joan & kids

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REID, Beulah Hannah Tressa (nee Crawford) Passed away peacefully at Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Friday, January 28, 2011 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence “Buddy.” Loving mother of Larry (Cindy) and Ruth Hall (Robert). Proud grandmother of Reid, Kyle and Lawrence. Dear sister of Jean Ebert, James Crawford (Noëlla) and Dale (Wendy) Crawford and sister-in-law of Marion Crawford. Predeceased by her infant son Ward James Reid, and her brothers Leonard, David and Myles. She will be missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Resting at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave. E., Renfrew on Sunday, January 30, 2011 from 7- 9 p.m.

Funeral Service was held in the Chapel on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment at North Horton Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations to Renfrew Victoria Hospital or the Little Brown Church would be appreciated by the family.

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

Dunne, Patricia Ann (nee David) After a lengthy illness, Patricia Dunne age 61 passed away Monday, January 24, 2011 in Ottawa General Hospital. Patricia was born in Selkirk, Manitoba on July 15, 1949, and was a resident of Lac Du Bonnet, Manitoba. Survived by her loving husband Leo Dunne, son Kelly Kost, daughter LeeAnn Kost, grandchildren Kiefer and Jessica Kost, brothers Rodney David (Rowney), Bruce David (Tammy), sister Lori David, nephew Shane David and nieces Vicky and Samantha David. Patricia will always be remembered as a loving, caring person who gave selflessly of herself to all her family and friends. Special thanks to the nurses and staff at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital. Memorial visitation will be held at Anderson Funeral Home and Chapel, 22 Raglan St. S., Renfrew, Ont. on Friday February 4, 2011 from 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Saturday in St. Andrew’s United Church, Calabogie, Ont. at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Patricia may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Brown; Douglas Gerry (Dougy) February 5, 1940 – January 28, 2011. In Loving Memory of Dougy Brown who passed away peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital-General Campus ICU Unit in his 71st year with his family by his side. Loving father of Stephen (Sandra) grandchildren Alistar and Devon and daughter Allison.

Loving brother of Wayne (Grant Forrest), Billy, Butch (Fran), Art (Marilynn), Bonnie (Jim Cook), Nonie, Phillip, Elizabeth (late Charles Methvin), Jimmy (Ruth), Dale, Phyllis (Chris McQuade) and Sue (Peter Thompson). Also survived by his aunt Betty Belanger and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his best friend and loving brother Daniel (Danny) and his loving parents Phyllis and Donald Brown.

At Dougy’s request a Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Dougy may be made to the Ottawa General Hospital ICU Unit in care of Dr. Pierre Cardinal would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of the Anderson Funeral Home, Renfrew.

KASABOSKI, Simon William Peacefully at the Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew, on Monday January 31, 2011, Simon Kasaboski, age 73 years. Beloved husband of Claudette Legault; dear father of Colleen (Michael) O’Shaughnessy, Middleborough, Mass. Dear grandfather of Mary Kate & Michael. Pre-deceased by son David, siblings James (Doris), Deep River, Bernard (Eleanor), Renfrew, John (Jean), Norwood, Michael (Margaret), Renfrew, Margaret (late Bill) Holley.

Dear brother of Rita (William) Rabishaw, Theresa (Damasse) Gervais, Deep River.

Visitations at the GOULET FUNERAL HOME, 310 Argyle St. S., Renfrew, Friday: 24, 7-9 p.m. and after 9 a.m. Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Saturday February 5th at 10 a.m. Spring interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bonnechere Manor Foundation would be appreciated.

Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneralhome.com

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Giving pets table scraps is great recycling and healthier A few months ago a man wrote an Ottawa daily paper complaining that a well-known farmer in the Ottawa area has no intention of using his green bin. The farmer was quoted in an article saying he wouldn’t use the green bin for their food scraps.

The person wrote: “What is he going to do with the organic waste that he could put into his green bin? How will he get rid of meat, bone, dairy and other food scraps..?”

“If he is going to continue to put these items in his regular garbage to be collected by the

MAYNARD VAN DER GALIEN RURAL ROUTES City of Ottawa, then he is costing me and other taxpayers money by causing the filling of our landfill site more quickly than needed.”

I’m sure the farmer was putting the food scraps to good use – feeding them to his dog and cats. That’s what farmers do.

And they give the dog a bone!

Cats and dogs love real food instead of the grain-based meat-

flavoured stuff that has additives we can’t pronounce. Do pet lovers ever wonder why so many pets get cancer nowadays? Why not feed them real nutritious food? Turkeys are a bargain when they are on for 89 cents a pound.

Our barn cats are the happiest and healthiest cats you’ll ever see. None of them are over fat and there are no scrawny ones.

They are the first ones to get fed every morning.

There are eight hairy. wellfed cats that eliminate mice and keep the pigeons in check. A

little army! They aren’t lazy and pampered.

They get two “home-cooked” warm meals twice daily in the barn and for the rest of the time are on their own.

It would be easy to buy bags of cat food and just give them pellets. They don’t like the stuff.

So every three days I make a big pot of cat food that consists of saved vegetable water, food scraps, potatoes, fat, meat, and a few cups of calf milk replacer.

Potato and vegetable water is never dumped down the sink – it’s used to make either soup or

it is saved to make pet food.

Turkeys and hams (ones on sale) are cooked and cut up into small pieces.

We grow our own potatoes so a large portion of the food is made up of potatoes and meat.

The cut-up meat, discarded fat that has been saved, food leftovers, are added to make a mushy mix of healthy food.

I know there are those who say it’s too rich a food for pets and it lacks vitamins and stuff.

That’s what the multinational cat food makers would like you to believe.

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NATURE Watch out for wildlife

Snow buntings by the score

Wilda and Harris Johnston have been the hosts for a rare red-bellied woodpecker since early last summer.

The bird is still coming to their suet feeder.

It is very rare for this species to spend the winter with us. It is only within the past few years that the birds have been seen in the summer time.

The next phase will be to observe a nesting pair during the spring and summer. Fledged young would indicate the possibility of the species becoming permanent residents.

COMMON GOLDENEYE Carolyn Polk was out for her daily walk along the Bonnechere River in Eganville when she saw an unusual duck swimming in the fast water below the dam.

The duck had a dark head, white flanks with parallel black stripes and a round, white mark between the eye and the bill. These are the field marks of the common goldeneye.

A few weeks ago Pat and Patti Wallace saw a pair of goldeneye in the same area. This bird could be one of the pair.

HE CAME KNOCKING Kathleen Donohue heard very sharp hammering noises somewhere in their home at Fergus-

lea. When she found the source of the noise she was very surprised and concerned to see a large tom turkey hammering on one of their windows.

He had no doubt seen his reflection in the glass and taking it to be a rival commenced to attack the image. Kathleen said it took some serious persuasion to chase him away and prevent a broken window.

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Dodie Bailey and Marlene Hanneman saw a flock of about 12 horned larks on the Bonnechere Road this week.

The birds travel in flocks but seldom in more than six or eight birds. As spring approaches, flock sizes increase to up to 100 birds.

The larks will attempt to nest very early in the spring. It is not unusual for them to lose one or two clutches because the eggs freeze.

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GREAT HORNED OWLS CALLING Cathy and Remick Campbell have heard a pair of great horned owls calling. At this time of year the birds are defining their territory.

A pair will call to each other threatening any other owls or hawks that would infringe on their claim.

The birds are very aggressive, attacking all comers. Listen for the five to seven “hoots,” the first three or four in rapid succession, the remainder drawn out.

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Paul and Bonnie Ouellet have a partial albino American goldfinch coming to their feeder.

Paul says that the bird has a pure white head with patches of white scattered throughout the rest of its plumage. The bird may return to its common plumage when its molts in the spring.

Watch for this bird if you have feeders in the Thompson-Early Road area of Horton.

With animal-related motor vehicle collisions up, motorists are reminded to be mindful of the ditches and their speed approaching curves or hills.

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CARDINALS CALLING Deanna Joe and Traci Marki have heard the cardinals calling to attract a mate and claim a territory. Deanna mentioned that the male is absolutely brilliant red. He arrives to feed at dawn and again at dusk.

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

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Sheila and Jim Wallace have a field of grain that has not been harvested next to their home on the Queen’s Line. Such gourmet food has attracted snow buntings by the hundreds.

They asked if I would come to see the birds and estimate the numbers because they had never seen so many snow buntings before.

When I first arrived at the Wallace farm I did not see the buntings but after a short wait there they were. I guesstimated that the first flock contained at least 1,000 birds. They had no longer settled in the field when another flock flew up from a different spot and there must have been 2,000 birds in the second flock.

Several flocks crisscrossed the field, back and forth, feeding and landing, with hundreds of birds in the air at the same time.

It was impossible to accurately count the birds and any attempt to get even a guesstamate was speculation at best. One thing I noted for sure was that there were many hundreds of birds feeding in the grain field.

I also noticed that were darker birds among the flocks. They were very likely Lapland longspurs. I would like to thank Sheila and Jim for informing us about the snow buntings: it was a sight to see.

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Submit your upcoming event to peter. clark@metroland.com.

your digital camera. This session will focus on how to use all the features on your camera. The meeting will take place Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Renfrew Town Hall boardroom. The cost will be a $15 membership to the Renfrew Camera Club. Bring your camera. For registration or more information call Bill Campbell at 613-432-7409.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10

• Renfrew Silver Seniors Valentine’s dinner and dance tickets on sale until Friday, Feb. 4. Call Pat 613-649-2756.

• Spaghetti dinner at the AFAC Wing.

Doors open at 4 p.m., supper served at 5 p.m. Music by the Downtown Boys. Call 613-432-4485 for more information.

Renfrew Victoria Hospital Auxiliary Valentine Dessert Bridge at the Presbyterian Church Kirk Hall at 1 p.m. Call 613-4329177 to reserve a table.

The February Valley Singles Lunch will be held at 12:30 p.m. at The Rocky Mountain House Restaurant in Renfrew. For information, call Fay at 613-256-8117 or Johanna at (613)432-7622.

NEIL SQUIRE SOCIETY Do you have a disability, injury or illness and want to work? The Neil Squire Society is offering the following free workshops in February. Teamwork: Monday, Feb. 7 from 12:30 to 3 p.m.; Ergonomics (delivered by an occupational therapist): Monday, Feb. 14 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.; Disclosure of a Disability to an Employer: Monday, Feb. 28 from 12:30 to 3 p.m. For more information and to register your space, please call Natalie at 613-735-4586.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Employment Networks is hosting a Safe Food Handling Course (Workshop) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for anyone interested in obtaining his/her certificate. Call 613-4323424 to register. Space is limited.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Come join us in the lounge at the AFAC Wing (613-432-4485). The Ghost Town Cryers are playing from 7 to 11 p.m. The kitchen will be open. Everyone welcome.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 12 • Four-hand euchre hosted by the TLC Committee at 1 p.m. in the lounge at the AFAC Wing, 164 Argyle St. S., Renfrew.

Admission $8 a person, light lunch at half time. Call 613-432-4485.

• Sterling Chapter #307 OES (340 Raglan St. third floor) is having a Valentine’s supper and card party Feb. 12. Dinner is at 6 p.m. Cost is $10. Call Sandra Miller at 613-433-3111 or Janet Brush 613-4324207 for tickets. RSVP by Feb. 9.

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 13 The Renfrew County Fiddlers Association holds their monthly dance at the Renfrew Legion from 1 to 5 p.m. featuring the 4-H Square Dancers. Come out, bring a friend and enjoy the afternoon, to waltzes, twosteps, polkas, and square-dancing. A light lunch will be served at 3 p.m. Admission is $4 for members and $6 for non-members.

Everyone is welcome. Call Evelyn at 613646-7810 for more information.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 • Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. Special guest, Max Keeping. $20 for members and $25 non-members. Doors open at 7 a.m.; breakfast at 7:30 a.m. For tickets phone 613-432-7015.

• Presbyterian Ladies Aid Valentine soup, sandwich and dessert lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost $10. Everyone welcome.

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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Praise Night at Grace United Church 7:30 p.m. Entertainment by the Trinity United Church Choir, Foresters Falls, Cobden Presbyterian Church Choir, Hymns for Fun, Grace United Church Choir. Refreshments and fellowship following the service.

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The menu for this evening is a choice of butternut squash soup or baby greens and pear salad with basil dressing, homemade buns, chicken parmesan or beef roulades, and dessert, all at a reasonable cost of $25 per person. For more information and to make reservations call 613-432-7691.

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• The local National Farmers Union and the Outreach Committee, Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church, Renfrew co-host the film, Fresh, on food production, followed by discussion and refreshments, at 7 p.m. in the chapel. Free will offering.

Everyone welcome. Call Beulah Wright, 613-432-3295.

• Employment Networks, in partnership with Literacy Plus, is hosting a two-week Basic Computer Course from Feb. 28 March 11. Call 613-432-3424 before Feb. 9 to register. All workshops and programs are at no cost to the public.

• Stuck for a dinner idea! Bring the whole family to Groves Park Lodge Gem Hall for a spaghetti supper 4 to 6 p.m. Only $8 for spaghetti dinner, roll, salad, dessert and tea or coffee. Take out is available. Call ahead at 613-432-5823. All proceeds go to the Residents Fund. Don’t miss this delicious fundraising event.

• The Renfrew Camera Club offers workshop #2 in learning how to effectively use

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The next set of games will be held on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at OLF Parish Hall. Everyone is welcome. A light lunch will be served by the members of the Catholic Women’s League.

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• DACA Winter Carnival. Includes 8-11 a.m. breakfast, sleigh rides from 9-11 a.m., adult games, contests, indoor and outdoor kids games, spaghetti supper at 4:30 p.m., and much more. Call the DACA Centre at 613-649-2610 or Susan at 613433-9050 for more information.

• White Water Sno-Goers hold their annual Poker Run. Hands are $10 with first prize $500. Registration at Gourley’s Variety from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Prizes awarded at Giroux Family Restaurant in La Passe at 5 p.m.. Trail trivia, door prizes, on trail lunch. Call Diane at 613-433-9497.

A card party was held at Our Lady Fatima parish hall on Sunday, Jan. 30.

The winners were: ladies 500, Agatha White and Chris Oattes; men’s 500, Bernard Blimkie and Arnold Wren; ladies euchre, Louise Gavin and Carol Sulphur; men’s euchre, Kevin Hughes

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+TAX

2004 NISSAN FRONTIER XE

THIS EXT. CAB 4X4 HAS THE POWERFUL 3.3L V-6 AUTO RATED AT 27MPG HWY, TOW PKG. 155K KM ON A JAPANESE TRUCK IS LIKE ON A BI/WEEKLY DOMESTIC. SOLD CERT. $ W/1YR. WARRANTY. (OAC)

167

$

+TAX

108

+TAX

+TAX

233

2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURING

07 DODGE DAKOTA SLT 4X4 $

05 FORD F-350 LARIATE 4X4 QUAD CAB

06 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SE

16,950

21,650

138k kms

DIESEL ECONOMICAL 6.0 L POWERSTROKE DIESEL DUALLY, LOADED PLUS PWR. HEATED TAN LEATHER, CD, SRW, TRAILER PKG. W/ ELECTRIC BRAKES, BOX LINER & 4 NEW R. TIRES. BI/WEEKLY LOOKS, DRIVES GREAT, SOLD CERT. W/ 1YR. $ UNLIMITED KM P.T. WARRANTY (OAC)

112k kms

$

04 DODGE RAM 1500 ST CREW

POWERFUL 5.7L-V8 HEMI AUTO. WITH TOW PKG., AUTO START, AIR, TILT, ONE OWNER, FLEET MAINTAINED MID-SIZED WITH A CRUISE, DUAL EXHAUST, TINTED WINDOWS, STEP BARS & TONNEAU 2.7L V-6 RATED @ 37 MPG HWY.. LOADED W/ AIR, TILT, COVER. LOOKS & DRIVES GREAT, 4 FULL DOORS CRUISE, PW, PL, & CD. SOLD CERT. BI/WEEKLY BI/WEEKLY & A FULL 6.5 FT. SHORT BOX. SOLD CERT. W/ FREE WARRANTY $ $ (OAC) W/ FREE WARRANTY (OAC)

Reduced This Week Only

239

22,850

155

119k kms

06 TOYOTA TACOMA SR5 4X4

CREW CAB. RATED 28 MPG HWY. THIS 5 PASS, 4 DR, 4X4 IS LOADED WITH POWER OPTIONS PLUS ALLOY BI/WEEKLY WHEELS, BOX LINER, SRW, CD, KEYLESS ENTRY. LOOKS & DRIVES $ (OAC) GREAT. CERT. WITH 1 YR WARRANTY.

$

07 DODGE DAKOTA SLT 4X4

LOTS OF ROOM INSIDE, 112 HWY KMS, CORPORATE LEASE. LOOKS GREAT, TONS OF POWER & GREAT TOWING BI/WEEKLY CAPACITY, CERTIFIED WITH $ YEAR WARRANTY

o.a.c.

155k kms

12,950 +TAX

05 SATURN VUE AWD

HONDA PRODUCED 3.5 L. V6 AUTO, LOADED, PLUS CD, ALLOYS, P/SEAT, ETC. LOTS OF POWER & TRACTION TOO. ONE OWNER LEASE RETURN BI/WEEKLY SOLD CERTIFIED WITH FREE $ (OAC) WARRANTY

139

$

92k km

12,950 +TAX

07 CHEV. SILVERADO 1500 QUAD CAB

FULL SIZED 4 DR. PICK UP W/ ECONOMICAL 4.8L-V8 AUTO RATED @24MPG HWY, FULL 6.5 FT. SHORT BOX, TILT. GM LEASE RETURN & SOLD BI/WEEKLY CERT. W/ BALANCE OF FACTORY $ (5YR./160KM) PT WARRANTY (OAC)

127

129k km

13,850

$

07 PONTIAC G6 SE1

LOADED 1 OWNER GM LEASE BACK, THIS 6 CYL. SPORTS SEDAN IS RATED AT 39 MPG HWY. EXTRAS LIKE PWR. BI/WEEKLY SUNROOF & ALLOY WHEELS PLUS FACTORY GM POWERTRAIN $ (OAC) WARRANTY (5YR. 160K KM)

92

9,650

$

+TAX

07 CHEVROLET COBALT LT

ONE OF THE BEST SELLING MID SIZED CARS EVER, LOADED ONE OWNER GM LEASE RETURN, ONLY 72K KM, RATED AT 43 MPG HWY.. STILL HAS BI/WEEKLY GM POWERTRAIN WARRANTY $ (5YR. 160K KM). SAFE RELIABLE CAR (OAC)

76

$

72k km

7,850 +TAX

87k km

09 CHEVROLET COBALT LS

$

$

+TAX

RATED 48 MPG HWY. THIS 4 CYL. AUTO HAS AIR, TILT, CRUISE & CD. AS A FORMER DAILY RENTAL IT HAS BEEN FLEET MAINTAINED SINCE NEW. LOOKS BI/WEEKLY & RUNS GREAT, CERT W/ BALANCE OF $ GM 5YR.-160K KM P.T. WARRANTY

79

$

06 CHEV IMPALA 4 DR SEDAN

RATED AT 40 MPG HWY, 4 DR. ONLY 52K KM, LOADED, A/C, TILT, CRUISE, PW, PL, P-SEAT, KEYLESS ENTRY. ONE OWNER LEASE RETURN. CERTIFIED WITH FREE BI/WEEKLY WARRANTY.

+TAX

52k km

9,950 +TAX

08 SMART FORTWO ECONO-COUPE

A 60 MPG MILAGE RATING & GREAT CRASH TEST SAFETY. PARK NOSE IN TO THE CURB & NO MORE PARALELL PARKING !! 1.0L GAS ENGINE GIVES BI/WEEKLY LOTS OF ZIP & A GREAT RIDE TOO. AIR, $ (OAC) TILT, CRUISE, PW & PL CERT. W/ WARRANTY

84

73k km

9,450

109 (OAC)

40k km

9,950

$

+TAX

MODERN 6-BAY SERVICE CENTRE • FREE PICK UP AND DROP OFF WITHIN 4 KM OF ARNPRIOR SENIOR DISCOUNTS • HONEST ESTIMATES All cash prices are plus HST. Warranty claim levels vary from $600-$5,000 per claim, unlimited number of claims. Payments are based on approved credit. YES, taxes, fees & certification ARE included in payments.

ou may need to prove a steady minimum income, sometimes for 3 consecutive months with the same employer. Derogatory credit may have an effect on the rate. Interest rates vary between 7.56% and 29.9%. Amortization varies from 24-84 months.

A deposit may be necessary for approval. Example borrowing $6000 at 8.8% = a payment of $57.21 bi-weekly. (Cost of borrowing is $1438.00 over 60 months).

Rates 7.56-29.9%