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The Renfrew Timberwolves celebrate their double overtime victory at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre on Feb. 28 against the Athens Aeros to win the series 2-0.

Alex Farraton scored the overtime winner with just 1.1 seconds left to send the team to the next round in the playoffs.

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Big playoff wins for CCHL2 Renfrew Timberwolves TIFFANY LEPACK tlepack@metroland.com

First the Renfrew Timberwolves win in double overtime to win the first playoff series.

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the top team in game one of the next round. What’s next for the Timberwolves as they just keep on rolling in these playoffs?

After winning the Central Canada Tier 2 wild card series last week, they defeated the best team in the division on March 4. The Wolves travelled to face the Carleton Place Jr. Canadians

and came out on top with a huge 5-4 victory to take game one of the bestof-seven playoff series.

Renfrew captain Jack Rouleau had a perfect one timer to put the game away for the Timberwolves at 18:08 in the third period. “It was great, it was a good play by Jack, he was our high guy and the loose puck came out, he

jumped in with a quick shot,” said Corey Foster, Renfrew head coach.

“That’s how you play the game, you keep it simple and it was a nice play.”

The Wolves came out to a commanding 2-1 lead after the first period with goals by Brandon English and Rouleau.

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May the luck of the Irish be with you in Douglas this week.

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Ontario health ministry silent after elderly Calabogie patient punished for refusing services DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com

An Ontario ministry isn’t denying reports that at-home patients are facing reprisals for complaining or refusing services.

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care knows the situation Pam and Raymond Picard claim they faced.

When Raymond was offered a long-term care bed at a Pembroke facility, the Calabogie man refused because it would mean an hour-drive for Pam, who has been feeding and caring for him.

After securing a spot in Renfrew, Pam began to speak out. She said the day after refusing Pembroke, a care co-ordinator from the Champlain Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) removed Raymond’s hospital bed, chair lift, and Pam’s four hours of respite care.

Several others close to home-care services have contacted Metroland Media to say they fear similar repercussions for complaining.

Many have said private service providers such as ParaMed overbook their personal support workers (PSWs), knowing that home visits will be cut short or not made at all.

The issue is big on social media sites too, with several people claiming poor service and fear of

complaining.

Another charge is that Champlain LHIN will withhold funding to the non-profit Renfrew & Area Seniors’ Home Support if it speaks out about poor home-care services.

Minister Eric Hoskins was not made available for comment.

A spokesman emailed a response that included mention of a funding increase to homecare, a wage increase for PSWs, and a plan (announced last fall) that increases services.

It is also a “top priority� to improve PSW working conditions, according to spokesman David Jensen.

The ministry takes patient concerns “very seriously,� Jensen added. “As part of its commitment to improve home and community care, the ministry is also working closely with service providers, their associations, and Local Health Integration Networks to address the issues raised by your questions,�

Jensen emailed. Asked if that meant the LHIN and ParaMed face repercussions from the ministry, Jensen did not respond.

For the fifth story in this series, Metroland Media will contact Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski and NDP health critic France GĂŠlinas.

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Wolves host Carleton Place Sunday, March 11 at Ma-Te-Way From front page

In the second period the Wolves came out ready to play and earned two more goals from Brad Benvenuti and Nych Paquette. Carleton Place responded with two late goals in the second and were not finished scoring again, midway into the third period before Rouleau finished the game off.

Carleton Place finished first in the Richardson Division with a 37-13-2 record, good enough for 76 points and Renfrew secured the last playoff spot with a 24-23-5- record for 53 points.

Foster says the team has really come together.

“The guys did what they had to do against (Carleton Place) ,” said Foster.

“We had to compete and win battles, sacrifice, and you know we did that throughout the game. We got good efforts from everyone and that is huge.”

Renfrew goalie Dane Brumm kept the Wolves in the game, making 34 saves. “Dane made saves when he had to. That was key for us,” said Foster.

“We never asked our goalies to win games for us, he just stands in there and does what he has to do. He played great for us.”

The next game of the series was Tuesday, March 6 at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre (after press deadline).

Foster says they know what they have to do to win.

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Renfrew captain Jack Rouleau battles for the puck in front of the Athens net on Feb. 28.

tonight,” said Foster. “We have to and we have to outwork them.” and game four is back in Renfrew on compete and be aggressive. They are a Game three is scheduled for Friday, Sunday, March 11 at 7 p.m. If necesskilled team with a lot of good players March 9 in Carleton Place at 7:45 p.m. sary, game five is Tuesday, March 13

at 7:15 p.m. in Carleton Place. Game six would go Friday, March 16 in Renfrew at 8 p.m. and if the series needs the seventh game it will be Saturday, March 17 in Carleton Place at 8 p.m.

To advance to the quarter-final round the Wolves defeated the Athens Aeros two games straight in the wild card game.

And oh what a game it was, the Timberwolves needed the dying seconds of double overtime to secure the series victory at home on Feb. 28.

Foster was confident they would win over Athens. “I felt good about the game the whole way through,” said Foster. “I just knew we were going to win and again the guys just kept going, I just can’t say enough about the players as they are the ones doing it.”

With his second goal of the game Alex Farraton scored to win the game with just 1.1 seconds left. Brandon English had three points on the night with two goals and an assist in the 4-3 victory. The momentum is in the Wolves favour.

“The last two to three weeks of the season, we were really focused and we got a few guys back from injuries,” said Foster. “The guys have just been competing and for each other. They are really a close knit group so its fun to watch and be a part of.”

On Feb. 27 the Wolves beat Athens 5-3 in game one.

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On hand for the ribbon cutting of Renfrew’s new Visitor Information Centre on Feb. 28 are, from left, in back: Renfrew officials Guy Longtin, Mike Asselin, Jo-anne Caldwell, Keray O’Reilly, Kim Bulmer, Jordan Wall and Kevin Hill, and councillors in the front row: Arlene Jamieson, Kate Windle and Mike Coulas with Renfrew Mayor Don Eady, centre.

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Town of Renfrew celebrates new tourist information centre “It’s going to be a great spot pick up brochures but to get a to welcome visitors to the Ottawa real feel of what time in the OtValley,” said McIllfaterick. “It is tawa Valley will be like.”

The building was constructed The new Renfrew Visitor Information Centre (VIC) is definitely an upgrade from the previous building and they will by local contractors Madigan ready to welcome visitors to the Ottawa Valley.

The new 1,200-square foot VIC is located at Howard K. be able to do a lot to animate this Carpentry and Town and CounHaramis Park at 190 Mask Rd. and was officially opened place. It’s not just somewhere to try Concrete and will be decoon Feb. 28.

Just before Mayor Don Eady cut the red ribbon he welcomed officials from local tourist groups, the Renfrew BIA, the Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce, Renfrew Industrial Commission and town staff.

“It’s a pretty historic day for Renfrew,” said Eady. “A good tourist information booth will make a huge difference in town. I am very proud to be standing here with this type of infrastructure in Renfrew.”

Two flags are also hanging in the building: the flag with the town’s new logo and a flag with the coat of arms. Eady welcomed former Renfrew Mayor Audrey Green to say EXPANDED MA-TE-WAY ACTIVITY CENTRE a few words on the importance of the town crest/coat of arms.

LEASE SPACE “It was created when Renfrew was twinned with RenOpportunities for structure or tenant fit up frewshire, Scotland and it is important to remember that,” lease space are available. said Green.

Businesses interested in this opportunity are The building cost approximately $195,000. A $60,000 government grant covered some of that and the town encouraged to submit proposals by picked up the rest of the costs.

Wednesday, March 14, 2018.

Renfrew Coun. Arlene Jamieson, chair of the economic development and tourism committee, is very proud of the FUNDRAISING new building.

Groups, organizations, businesses and “For the Town of Renfrew this is the first building tourists will see when they come off of the highway and it individuals looks inviting,” said Jamieson. “People will be able to get interested in assisting with a fundraising out, stretch their legs, use the accessible washroom. It is campaign something to be very proud of.” are needed.

If this interests you, submit a Lauren McIllfaterick, with the Ottawa Valley Tourist letter of intent by Association, is also very impressed with the new building, Wednesday, March 21, 2018. describing it as “beautiful.”

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The new Renfrew Visitor Information Centre was officially opened on Feb. 28 at Howard K. Haramis Park at 190 Mask Rd. in Renfrew.

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Renfrew County hosts German flood relief experts to prepare for future TIFFANY LEPACK tlepack@metroland.com

When it comes to how to battle a flood, they are the best in the world.

Renfrew County welcomed four members of the German Technisches Hilfswerk (THW), a federal agency for technical relief, on Feb. 26.

The daylong training session for flood preparedness with 40 municipal staff and leaders from eastern Ontario was held at the Kiwanis Field House in Pembroke.

Mike Nolan, director of emergency services for the County of Renfrew, worked with officials to bring the THW to the county to learn from their expertise.

Nolan says the session was absolutely beneficial for a number of reasons.

“Everybody in the room had a couple of ‘ah ha’ moments ranging from technical points of bag filling and process management of volunteers,” said Nolan, who had also wondered about other technical solutions. “What I think was really driven home for all of us, is a bag with sand, properly filled, properly placed, is as good a defence as you are going to get and it is something we can all do if we have a guiding hand like the THW has provided all of our local municipal officials.”

Nolan admits that after the flooding in Renfrew County, there were three main areas they needed to change their approach to ensure they could improve on last year’s experience: communication/sharing of information between the municipality and the public, engaging volunteers and standardization of technical skills to help mitigate flood waters. And this is why he wanted to bring in THW. “THW has what we recognized as the international best practice both in volunteer management, and since 1950 they have set the international standards for emergency management in particular related to flood mitigation,” said Nolan.

THW is so well-known and recognized, Nolan has petitioned the provincial and federal government to adapt their system for years.

“So municipalities are not left holding the bag, in times of crisis,” said Nolan. “We have identified that this has been a significant gap and this was amplified last spring when all three of our major river systems, in a cascading kind of way spilled, their banks and threatened the

livelihood of residents in Renfrew County.”

THW was founded in 1950 as a federal civil protection agency on behalf of the federal Ministry of the Interior and now they have about 80,000 THW volunteers with a full-time staff of 1,200.

They are responsible for technical relief under the federal act, to manage disasters, public emergencies, search and rescue, flood response and more.

In 2016, THW were active for more than 630,000 person hours at the request of various government agencies.

Florian Gottschalk has been with THW for four years. Before that he was with the German Red Cross and has years of previous technical flood protection.

He is also from northern Germany, where they have a lot of floods.

“It’s in between two seas, every kid over there knows about flood prevention,” said Gottschalk.

He arrived in Canada three days before the Monday session and toured the major flood/watershed areas to get a sense of the area.

One area THW focused on was sandbag filling. Gottschalk noted that some sandbags last year ended up being too full.

“If they are too heavy or too full, they are like a kind of stone on stone, so you will always have a gap,” explained Gottschalk. “If they are filled two-thirds, then they are very flexible and they can over all the gaps in between this is a first practice we recognized here that could be improved.”

They both acknowledge the fantastic effort of the volunteers who came out to help last year but acknowledge they were also seeking the how to best tackle the situation.

During the session the officials learned new techniques to fill up sandbags (a ladder and pylons) and how to mathematically determine how many sandbags to use.

Gottschalk’s top tips for battling a flood: filling sandbags two-thirds of the way (he stresses the importance of this), how to set up a filling station, how many sandbags you really need and the mindset of setting up a wall.

“We recognize a lot of people just protect their house,” said Gottschalk. “If you count all these sandbags for four of five houses, you can make a very nice proper line which can protect all of the houses in a much better way.”

THW has now put this knowledge and more

into the hands of municipal leaders.

“We want to make sure those municipal officials all understand a consistent approach and take back to their organization this knowledge in hopes they will be able to improve the resilience in their own community,” said Nolan. “So we leave it up to the individual municipalities and organizations what is the best way is to engage folks.”

THW has provided them with material to pass out and Nolan looks forward to see what they can do to engage their municipalities.

Last year was considered a mix of a perfect

storm with the ice pack/melt/rain, so as we inch forward to spring, this session was one of many to prepare.

“We are preparing for this year as though it is going to affect us like last year, and I think that is the responsible approach from an emergency management perspective,” said Nolan.

“We are encouraging the public to do the same and I certainly hope that people don’t have to live through that experience again, but if we are faced with the same challenge, our goal is to help them reduce the impact and destruction we experienced last year.”

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The power of sport Anyone searching for inspiration lately need look no further than the world of sports.

From the recent Olympics and upcoming Paralympics to the local hockey scene, there is no shortage of inspirational individuals from which to draw strength.

Arnprior’s own John Leslie will compete in the 2018 PyeongChang Paralympic games March 11 in snowboard cross and March 15 in banked slalom. It’s the second games for Leslie, who defies the odds on the slopes despite a below-the-knee amputation from childhood cancer. Not only has the Arnprior District High School graduate soared to the top level of his sport, he’s done so while retaining the same laid-back, good-natured, positive attitude with which he faced his disease years ago. No matter the outcome on the slopes of South Korea, Leslie is a true hometown hero for all of us in the Ottawa Valley.

At the rink, the CCHL2 Renfrew Timberwolves, following a tragic start to the season when two players, Alex Paquette and Brandon Hanniman, were killed in a car crash that injured two other teammates, are on a playoff roll. First sweeping wild card rivals Athens Aeros, the Wolves enjoyed a solid 5-4 victory over first-place Carleton Place in the first game of a bestof-seven series March 4.

It’s so very good to see the smiles and cheers where so very recently were sadness and tears.

The late South African politician and activist Nelson Mandela summed it up nicely: “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.”

So let’s continue to stand behind and support the many deserving athletes as they represent our communities at local, national and even international levels. It’s the least we can do.

Defeated candidate supports MP Funding options touted by MP To the editor: I want to thank residents of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke for considering my candidacy for the federal Conservative nomination. I really enjoyed meeting so many of you this past winter and learning about the issues that make the Valley so unique.

My message that it is time for a focus on the things that unite the riding, jobs and economic investment, came up short. Those who participated in the process chose our current MP Cheryl Gallant, who has fought for your issues in the past and could be trusted to do so in the future. Although I am naturally disappointed, I respect that result.

Looking forward, I will continue to stay involved in the riding on projects that can help grow our economy again. In the meantime, I’ve endorsed Cheryl and believe we all need to get behind her for the next federal election.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau likes to see

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himself as someone who is very inclusive, except when it doesn’t fit his definition of inclusion. If you’re a person of faith in an organization with strong views about life you no longer qualify for government programs.

His so-called progressive agenda has been dismissed as a diversion at every major trade negotiation. His spending of our tax dollars has put us back in deficit, and instead of taking real action to make our economy more competitive, his charm offensive with Donald Trump is failing badly to protect Canadian producers. And now, his India trip has made him an embarrassment for our country.

It’s time we gave Trudeau the boot. We need to get behind Cheryl to help us get a responsible and prudent Conservative government back in office. I’ll be doing my part to see that happen.

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for Muskrat Lake don’t pan out To the editor: Recently, the Muskrat Watershed Council (MWC) received information from MP Cheryl Gallant’s office regarding new federal funding programs to improve water quality. Ms. Gallant’s office also shared this information with the media. The two funding programs are the Great Lakes Protection Initiative and the EcoAction Community Funding Program.

The MWC would like to let our members and supporters know we have looked into these two federal funding programs and were advised that we do not qualify for one program and the other program only offers limited funding.

The MWC contacted representatives from the Great

Lakes Protection Initiative to see if the Muskrat Lake Watershed qualifies as one of the Great Lakes ‘Areas of Concern’. MWC was advised that the watershed does not qualify for funding under the Great Lakes Protection initiative because it is not considered an ‘Area of Concern.’ For this reason, MWC cannot apply for funding through the Great Lakes Protection Initiative.

The Muskrat Watershed Council does qualify for the EcoAction Community Funding Program. The funding offered through this program is limited and would not support a large-scale remediation project for Muskrat Lake. However, MWC is working with community partners to research the best

direction forward for the EcoAction Community Funding Program. We will work diligently toward finding relevant projects that comply with the requirements of the funding program. We will keep our community up-to-date on the status of our application and will continue to search for other funding opportunities that will help our watershed.

Karen Coulas, chair Muskrat Watershed Council For more information about the MWC, please visit their website http://www.muskratwatershedcouncil.com or engage with them on Facebook Muskrat Watershed Council MWC or on Twitter @MuskratWater

Six signs that spring is here OK, I know the vernal equinox is still a couple of weeks away so spring isn’t officially here yet.

But nature never operates under the constraints of a human-created calendar and there are signs that spring in the wild has arrived. Here are six signs that winter’s grip is broken.

1) Snow fleas are leaping.

As discussed in the previous column, these master jumpers, which are not insects, are appearing on warm days atop the snow.

2) Birds are nesting.

Grey jays in Algonquin Park are now building nests and some even laying eggs in them.

One of the first birds to nest, grey jays likely do so to ensure that after their young fledge they have sufficient time to store myriad caches of food to last the following winter. Soon to follow suit are common ravens, redtailed hawks, and bald eagles, all of which I’ve recently seen carrying nesting material.

3) Male red-winged blackbirds are singing. More are yet to arrive and it’ll be a couple of weeks before the sparrowlike females return but recently-arrived males are currently singing their heads off and displaying their red epMichael Runtz aulettes as they stake their claims on This Red Squirrel is about to dine on Black Spruce buds that adorn the cattail-rich habitats.

4) Striped skunks and raccoons twig it just nipped off the tree.

are on the prowl. Unlike voured nuts and conifer groundhogs and jumpseeds from caches they ing mice, neither of these created in the fall. mammals undergoes real Now they are climbing hibernation. Instead, they up coniferous trees where enter an intermittent dorthey bite off the newmancy called lethargy. est growth and litter the This means they are active ground with an impressive on warmer days in winter carpet of discarded twigs. and become fully active While it has been stated when spring arrives. Right that squirrels do this out now they are very active of boredom (a true exMichael Runtz ample of fake news), they indeed.

5) Owls are calling. actually do it out of ingeNature’s Way nuity.

Currently on warm nights barred owls are booming Edible buds adorn the “who cooks for you, who end of last year’s twigs but cooks for you aaawwl” from decidu- those twigs do not support a squirrel’s ous woods while northern saw-whet weight. owls whistle their repetitive tools from So the clever squirrels sit on a stable conifers bordering wetlands. If warm perch and nip off the farthest twigs temperatures continue, frog choruses near their base. will soon accompany the owl love They then hold the prize in their songs. little paws and contentedly devour the 6) Horned larks are on the run. buds.

While a few stay behind for the winWhen finished dining, they drop the ter, flocks of horned larks are now budless twigs to the ground beneath. arriving. These sparrow-sized birds Squirrel pruned trees understandrun along the edges of country roads, ably annoy property owners, who ask looking for seeds on the exposed how can they stop the squirrels. shoulders. They are also singing their I’d say that by the time the twigs are lovely tinkle songs from high up in the down, it’s already too late to nip their sky. problem in the bud!

7) Red squirrels are taking a nip.

The Nature email is mruntz@start.

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SATURDAY MARCH 31, 2018 AT THE HORTON COMMUNITY CENTRE

We have unclaimed raffle prizes from the Winter Carnival on the weekend! If you received a call from the Carnival Committee please contact the Municipal Office to claim your prize by March 9th, 2018.

$5.00 PER CHILD Includes Egg Hunt, Hot Dog, Drink and Ice Cream!

11:00 AM – Doors Open • 12:00 PM – Easter Egg Hunt 12:30 PM – Raffle Draws Come meet the Easter Bunny!

Draws and door prizes for kids!

Get your face painted like a bunny!

SPONSORED BY: Jim New’s Pre-Owned • Tami’s Taters Tracey’s Dairy • McDonald’s Renfrew

Prizes can be picked up at the office.

DANCE Horton Recreation Committee Presents COUNTRY DANCE Featuring NELSON TOWNS BAND March 16, 2018 • 8:00 P.M. until 12:00 A.M. At the Horton Community Centre 1005 Castleford Road $10.00 per ticket Tickets Are Available At: Scott & Son’s Hardware and at the Door

NOTICE VOLUNTEERS WANTED Get on the List!

Sign up to become a Community Champion Committee Member opportunities: Horton Recreation is seeking new members to champion existing or new programming for our Township.

If you have a skill, knowledge or contacts with agencies or individuals that would volunteer their time or provide a service for a fee or share their resources please contact sklatt@hortontownship.ca or ndubeau@hortontownship.ca

REDUCED LOAD LIMITS Pursuant to By-Law 2018-19, reduced load limits will be strictly enforced on all township roads from March 5th to May 31st inclusive or later if conditions warrant.

Vehicle loads will be restricted to 5 tonnes per axle on all township roads where appropriate signs have been erected. Signs may be erected anytime after March 1st, 2018, depending on weather conditions.

COMMUNITY EVENTS The DACA centre in Greater Madawaska sustained significant damage during a break-in this past summer.

In order to assist our neighboring municipality, please go to their website www.dacacenter.com for all of their upcoming fundraising events to help with the repair costs.

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NOTICE OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION REPORT SUBMISSION Design-Build for Highway 132 Pavement Reconstruction, Drainage Improvements & Advance Clearing - Townships of Bonnechere Valley, Greater Madawaska and Admaston/Bromley – DB 2016-4001 THE PROJECT The Miller Group (Miller) and their design consultant Morrison Hershfield (MH) were selected by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to undertake the Detail Design Study and complete improvements to Highway 132, including the replacement of the Constant Creek Bridge and associated highway realignment. This work was previously advertised through a Notice of Study Commencement in August 2017. In an effort to accelerate completion of this project, Miller has opted to complete this project in two phases. Phase 1 works will include pavement reconstruction in areas where Highway 132 will remain on its existing alignment, various drainage improvements, and advance site clearing at the Constant Creek Bridge. Phase 2 works will include the replacement of the Constant Creek Bridge and associated highway realignment. The limits of the project extend along Highway 132 from the junction with Highway 41 to Renfrew Road 5, as shown in the following Key Plan.

THE PROCESS The study has followed the approved planning process for a Group ‘B’ project in accordance with the Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000) with the opportunity for public input throughout the study.

A Design and Construction Report (DCR) has been prepared and is now available for review and comment. The DCR provides background information about the study, presents the proposed Phase 1 improvements to Highway 132, describes construction staging and proposed mitigation, and provides an overview of the consultation that has occurred throughout the study.

The DCR will be available for a 30-day public review starting March 19, 2018, and ending April 17, 2018. Please inform the Project Team members listed below if you have any comments or concerns with the project, or the findings of the DCR. The aspects of the project described in the DCR will be eligible to proceed to construction following the completion of the 30-day review period. The Project Team will respond to all comments generated during the 30-day public review; however there is no opportunity to request a Part II Order (‘bump-up’) from the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change.

A separate DCR that exclusively focuses on the Phase 2 works which include the replacement of the Constant Creek Bridge and associated highway realignment will also be prepared and made available for a 30-day public review period. This is expected to occur in summer 2018.

The DCR for Phase 1 works is available in hard copy for review at the following locations.

Township of Bonnechere Valley 49 Bonnechere Street East Eganville, ON K0J 1T0

Township of Greater Madawaska 19 Parnell Street P.O. Box 180 Calabogie, ON K0J 1H0

Township of Admaston/Bromley 477 Stone Road, RR 2 Renfrew, ON K7V 3Z5

Ministry of Transportation Eastern Region 1355 John Counter Blvd.

Kingston, ON K7L 5A3

COMMENTS We are interested in hearing any comments or concerns that you may have with the study. For further information or to provide comments on the DCR, please contact: Craig Angus Project Manager The Miller Group 276 Madawaska Blvd., Arnprior, ON K7S 3H4 tel: 613-623-3144 fax: 613-623-8769 e-mail: craig.angus@millergroup.ca

Michael Abma Ministry of Transportation 1355 John Counter Blvd.

Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 tel: 613-545-4886 e-mail: michael.abma@ontario.ca

Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project, please contact one of the Project Team members listed above.

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Shoreline repaired

Watersheds Canada, Muskrat Watershed Council, and Algonquin College’s Office of Applied Research and Innovation are thrilled to announce an exciting new project to restore shoreline health in the Muskrat Lake Watershed.

A successful three-year Ontario Trillium Foundation grant will support this important shoreline and streambank rehabilitation program in the Muskrat Lake Watershed. Through collaboration with agricultural and residential property owners, three kilometres (25 hectares total) of degraded shoreline and stream-bank will be improved using 45,000 native plants. Shoreline and streambank property owners often experience barriers such as lack of knowledge regarding native plant species and/or a scarcity of physical and financial resources. Eliminating these barriers encourages more landowners to participate in shoreline and stream-bank restoration activities on their land.

This program will work toward addressing contributing factors of poor water quality and limited shoreline habitat within the Muskrat Lake Watershed. The Muskrat Lake Watershed experiences frequent blue-green algae blooms and an excess of nutrient inputs, all of which affect the local ecosystem and economy.

In addition to supporting the development and implementation of planting plans, Algonquin College environmental technician students will conduct extensive water quality monitoring of sites before and after naturalization activities, in hopes of showing improvements over time as erosion and nutrient levels are reduced. Sarah Hall, coordinator of the program, says, “These community-based projects create unique and exciting experiential learning opportunities for students.”

The Muskrat Watershed Council will assist in getting local landowners on board and making important connections with the local community. Karen Coulas, chairperson for the Muskrat Watershed Council, says, “This partnership is an opportunity to improve our watershed. We know the problems faced by our watershed are complex and there is no easy (or inexpensive) fix. The Muskrat Watershed Council sees this collaborative opportunity with Watersheds Canada as one way of working toward better water quality for the long-term health of our community.”

If you are interested in learning more about the project or connecting with project staff for a confidential free site visit, contact us at muskratwatershedcouncil@gmail.com or 613-646-2746.

Dacre man fined for firearm offences A Dacre man has been fined $1,200 for hunting offences under the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act. Robert Pettigrew pleaded guilty and was fined $600 for possessing a firearm at night and $600 for having a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle. Pettigrew was also fined $250 under the Liquor Licence Act for having open liquor.

Court heard that on Nov. 11, 2017, Pettigrew was stopped 90 minutes after legal hunting time by a conservation officer on Watson Road in the Dacre area. He was found to have a loaded, unencased rifle and open beer in the vehicle with him. Pettigrew fled the scene on foot and was located a short time later with the assistance of the OPP. Justice of the peace Serge Legault heard the case in the Ontario court of justice in Pembroke on Feb. 26.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) reminds the public that it is illegal and unsafe to have loaded firearms in vehicles.

To report a natural resources violation, call the toll-free MNRF TIPS line at 1-877-847-7667 at any time or contact your local ministry office during regular business hours.

You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800222-TIPS (8477).

Photographer Guy Longtin at Renfrew Art Guild meeting March 13

-- TRINITY-ST. ANDREW’S UNITED CHURCH -291 Plaunt Street South, Renfrew, ON K7V 1N2 (ph) 613-432-2285 • (fx) 613-432-9744 Rev. Russell Wardell Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

For all Ages • Wheelchair Accessible Website: http://www.tsarenfrew.ca

-- HEBRON CHRISTIAN REFORMED COMMUNITY CHURCH --

CHRIS MUSSETT

431 Albert St. Rev. Daniel Meinema Sunday 10 a.m.

Worship Service – Nursery Available Sunday School During Service Coffee Break Women’s Interfaith Bible Study Wednesday mornings From 10:00 -11:30 a.m.

Everyone is welcome

Renfrew Art Guild

As the landscape around us begins to emerge through the snow and ice so likewise does the desire to get outside and feel the radiant sun and smell the outdoors.

Many begin looking forward to outdoor projects and some to a new season of painting and photographing nature.

In our case we will be hosting a presentation at our next meeting on how to photograph your art by award-winning Renfrew photographer Guy Longtin.

Guy will be explaining how to capture the best presentation images of your work for internet use or for producing prints using the best equipment and effective lighting.

All are welcome to bring along work and a camera to get some hands-on coaching.

We urge you to check out our new website, www.renfrewartguild.com, to view the monthly calendar of events, upcoming items of interest and profiles of our members.

Our workshop with sculptor Jack Stekelenburg has been moved to April and will be updated on the site.

Our next meeting and presentation by Guy Longtin will be Tuesday, March 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Trinity-St. Andrew’s downstairs. Please use the Quarry Avenue entrance.

Hope to see you there!

Request for Tenders Rehabilitation / Reconstruction of Johnston Road RFT#: PW 2018-04

SEALED TENDERS will be received by the undersigned until:

2:00: p.m. local time, Thursday, March 29, 2018 The Township of Horton is inviting tenders from qualified and experienced Contractors for the rehabilitation and reconstruction of Johnston Road, between Castleford Road and Storyland Road, in the Township of Horton, Renfrew, Ontario.

Tender documents in electronic format may be obtained free of charge from the Township of Horton.

Limited hardcopies of the tender documents will be made available from the

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Artful committee

The 2018 executive committee for the Renfrew Art Guild is made up of: Shari Phillips, front row left, the secretary/memberships and Laura Goodliff, refreshments coordinator.

And in the back row are: president Jack Stekelenburg, Chris Mussett, event coordinator and treasurer Mark Franken, not pictured: Ian Bartlett, webmaster.

DOUGLAS St. Patrick Parade Saturday Evening March 10th Sponsored by Douglas Lions Club

Wanted: Floats & Leprechaun Hoofers To book in your float/hoofer and get parade instructions contact: Preston at 613-649-2378 prestoncull@sympatico.ca or Art at 613-582-385, or Robert at robertenright12@gmail.com or Billy at 613-649-2598 Parade line up 2:00-6:00 p.m. Opening Ceremonies 6:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s school Parade starts at 7:00 p.m. sharp

With Home Coming Week Festivities Sunday March 11th

Township of Horton for a non-refundable fee of $75.00. Please contact Public Works Manager Charles McDonald at cmcdonald@hortontownship.ca to obtain the tender documentation.

Sunday March 11th IRISH FAMILY DAY AT DOUGLAS TAVERN 2P.M.- 8PM

The Township reserves the right to accept any offer and/or reject all offers, without financial penalty or otherwise, at their sole discretion.

Tuesday March 13th

Thursday March 15th

Township of Horton Suzanne Klatt, CAO / Clerk 2253 Johnston Road Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3Z8

Irish Breakfast at Zion United Church Hall from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Wednesday March 14th Irish Trivia Night at Douglas Tavern 7:00 p.m.

To register your team contact Susan O’Neil at 613-649-2226 Proceeds to Admaston/Bromley Library

Dated this 2nd day of March, 2018.

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Irish Stew at St. Michael’s School

by St. Michael’s CWL Stew Supper from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with advance tickets available contact Angela (613) 649-2312 Irish Music by Robin Averill at 7:30 at Douglas Tavern

6 Hand Euchre Irish Tournament at Douglas Tavern 7:00 p.m.

Register your team limited space Preston @ 613-649-2378, Billy @ 613-649-2598 Wear your GREEN Proceeds to Renfrew Hospice

Friday March 16th

Irish Wings & Pub Night at Douglas Tavern from 5:00 – 9:00 p.m Wings by Irish Billy T with Music & Presentation

Saturday March 17th St. Patrick’s Day

at Douglas Tavern Irish Music all day long HELP DOUGLAS CELEBRATE THEIR IRISH HERITAGE

200 Francis St. Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study, Prayer Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - The Lord’s Supper 11:00 a.m. - Family Bible Hour and Sunday School

-- THE RENFREW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH --

460 Raglan St. S. • 613-432-5452 Organist: Mrs. Elizabeth Brumm, H.B.Mus., A.R.CT.(2) SUNDAY WORSHIP - 10:00 a.m. - Nursery Care Available Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Wheelchair Accessibility • EVERYONE WELCOME If transportation required, call Church Office 613-432-5452 Tues-Fri 8 a.m.

------ ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH -----96 Argyle at Patrick Phone 613-432-3062 Reverend Mavis Brownlee incumbent and Reverend Carol Hotte associate incumbent. officespc@nrtco.net Holy Communion - Sunday’s at 10:30 a.m.

------------ THE SALVATION ARMY -----------8 Argyle St. at Munroe Corps Officer/Pastor Lieutenants Randy & Cathy Shears SUNDAY SERVICE 10 a.m.

Women’s Ministry • Men’s Ministry Bible Study • 613-432-7721 • All Are Welcome!

---------- WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES ---------431 Albert St. A non-denominational full Gospel Fellowship Rev. Bill McMillan • 613-432-6059 SUNDAYS @ 2:00 p.m.

----- CALVARY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH ----56 Wrangler Rd. (across from Canadian Tire) Pastor Peter Snow Sunday Worship @ 10 a.m.

All are welcome

----- SAINT JAMES THE GREATER PARISH ----23 Nelson St., Portage du Ford QC 819-647-5151 Roman Catholic

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At the Heritage Renfrew annual general meeting on Feb. 27, vice president James McGregor welcomes the group’s guest speaker Mary Campbell.

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Heritage Renfrew was pleased to welcome Mary Campbell as guest speaker at their annual general meeting held on Feb. 27 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Renfrew.

Campbell is fifth generation Scots/Canadian from McNab Township. Hers was one of the original families brought over in 1825 by Archibald, Laird of McNab. She studied English and history at Queen and Waterloo universities before obtaining a bachelor of education from University of Ottawa and McArthur College.

Then she continued to achieve an MBA from University of Auckland before moving back to McNab in 1993.

After purchasing her father’s farm on Dochart Creek, she developed her own crossbreed of Highland cattle. After retiring she served as mayor for McNab/Braeside for eight years.

Campbell then focused on her original love of history. Searching census, parish records, and family oral history can sometimes leave gaps, she says.

The bond between families and their land particularly in rural communities, offers another avenue in the search of family trees. She told us of her journey to Scotland, as she created her own family history land map in Scotland.

The presentation was enjoyed by her audience, followed by questions and much conversation.

The group talked of the loss of Carol McQuaig another historian in her own right. So soon after the loss of Olga Lewis, town historian.

The board of directors noted the appreciation of the mayor, Town of Renfrew and the 150th committee for their support and financial contributions and Tiffany Lepack of Metroland for providing good exposure for the group and its efforts.

Heritage Renfrew is a group of dedicated volunteers who will continue to collect, preserve and present history to the town and its surrounding area.

Preserving today for tomorrow. For more information visit our website: website www.heritagerenfrew.ca

Book launch

Allison M. Azulay recently held a special book reading at the Golden Age Activity Centre. The Renfrew native has launched her new book Propositions and Proposals: Twin Romance Novellas. The 268-page romance novel is available at Sense of Country for $18.

Tiffany Lepack/ Metroland

Antlers and ammo

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Gary Lowery was on hand at the 8th annual Renfrew Gun Show at the Renfrew Armouries on March 3 and 4. He is displaying some of his cabinetry work and mounted antlers.

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Triple the superhero fun

Indoor Vendor Fair

Saturday, March 10th & Free Sunday, March 11th admission 10am – 3pm

The third annual Superhero Fun Day welcomed heroes of all walks of life to the RCAF Wing in Renfrew on Sunday, March 4. It was a fundraiser for the Renfrew Victoria Hospital and Renfrew Minor Hockey Association. Decked out in superhero gear and showing off their super power muscles are Molly Foulkes (Wonder Woman), Logan Marshall (Captain America) and Dylan Marshall as Batman. All three youngsters hail from Calabogie.

Door prize

Valley Animal Rescue will be there.

“Your friendly, neighbourhood shopping experience!”

Wide Variety of Vendors!

Come and see what we have to offer.

220 Carswell St., Renfrew

343-361-0939

• Clothing & Accessories • Jewellery • Beads • Lingerie • Comic Books • Perler Pals • Craft Supplies & MUCH, MUCH MORE!!!!

Photos by Tiffany Lepack/ Metroland

Local businesses give you VIP service.

Local businesses are more accessible.

Local businesses are closer to you in more ways than one.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT

THE DACRE AND AREA COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION WOULD LIKE TO EXPRESS OUR SINCERE APPRECIATION TO THE FOLLOWING, AS WELL AS MANY OTHERS, FOR THEIR MOST GRACIOUS DONATIONS TOWARDS OUR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS. ALSO TO ALL WHO JOINED US FEBRUARY 11th FOR OUR DINNER AND DANCE. BARBARA CHILDERHOSE BLUEWAVE ENERGY CALABOGIE PHARMACY (KHALED, SHERIF, JENNIFER) GLEN CARDIFF KERRY & HEATHER COULTERMAN DACA’S FABULOUS VOLUNTEERS CATELIN & SARAH DOUGHERTY DOUGS AUTOMOTIVE SHERYL ESSIAMBRE FIRST CHOICE HAIRCUTTERS GOURLEY’S VARIETY & GAS BAR TIM HERMITE & THE HEARTBREAKERS RUBY HUME TERRI LYNN MAHUSKY METRO PEMBROKE ANTIQUE CAR CLUB PROTYRE REDNECK BISTRO RENFREW HOME HARDWARE GAIL ROUBLE SCOTT & SONS HARDWARE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH IN PEMBROKE ST. PATRICK’S PARISH TEMPERATE GARDENS GERALD TRACEY (EGANVILLE LEADER) WALSH’S AUCTIONS THE WAREHOUSE JOHNNY WINDLE EVA YANTHA

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Move over superheroes, it’s time for some princess power with Cinderella (Ella Brennan), Michelle Coleman as Belle, Morgan Alcombrack and Erin Fernhout as Merida from Brave.

Jaxon Lortie takes a quick break from the Renfrew Fire Department’s obstacle course to give thumbs up with firefighter Chad Scerba.

Nicholas Kewley, Batman, left, and Landon Legris, Spider-Man, attack Darth Vader (Jeliel Sarazin) during a lightsaber battle during the super fun day on Sunday.

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The Renfrew Timberwolves defeated the Carleton Place Jr. Canadians 5-4 in a tough battle in Carleton Place on Sunday, March.

4. The win puts Renfrew up 1-0 in the best-of-seven playoff series (as of press time). Carleton Place’s Carter Holmes works behind the net as he is chased by Renfrew’s captain Jack Rouleau, who scored the winning goal with two minutes to go in the game, as goalie Vincent BujoldRoux is focused on the action.

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Wolves honoured

On Feb. 28, before the Timberwolves beat out Athens, Central Canada Hockey League Tier 2 (CCHL2) director of operations Bruce Baskin, right, presented a number of awards, including volunteer of the year to Khloe Bertrand, who sings the national anthem at home games. Below, Luka Marinic was selected as a member of the second all-star team.

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Renfrew bowlers strike gold Two Renfrew bowlers have advanced to provincial competition at Sherwood Lanes in Hamilton after recent victories in Ottawa. Bantam girls Taya Warren, left, and Kayla Malcolm, pictured with coach Shirley Proulx, are wished much success from the club.

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On Family Day, Feb. 19, Renfrew’s McLaren’s Orchard and the Rink Rats had an exhibition game at the Civic Centre in Ottawa at TD place. After the game, Shaw Boomhower and Sega Losev of the Ottawa 67’s came onto the ice to meet the kids and take pictures. Team officials report it was an awesome experience and the kids were star struck. A couple hours later, they got to watch the 67’s play a game against the Kitchener Rangers and it was a nail bitter. The 67’s scored a goal as the buzzer went off in the third period to tie the game. The goal didn’t count but it didn’t matter, the kids had an excellent day and it was one to remember for sure! The team even got the chance to stand in the hallway and give both the Rangers and 67’s fist pumps as they came onto the ice.

Minor hockey playoffs rolling along for some teams Recently in Renfrew Minor Hockey, the Midget Wolves won game one Feb. 27 against Arnprior 6-2. The Wolves are up in the semi-final 2-0 in points.

Nicholas Crozier had a banner night with three goals, one assist and three penalties.

Brandon Nykyforok, Braeden Reinert and Justin Schutt also scored. Jared Burnette added two assists. Goalie Tyson Johnston had 22 saves. Wolves added the first place title with a 21-0-3 record.

In novice house, Kelly Homes and Rink Rats played to a 0-0 tie. Matty Charron was in nets for Kelly Homes and Owen Breshenhan for the Rink Rats.

The series was deadlocked 1-1 after the Feb. 26 match-up.

Arnprior won 4-3 over McLaren’s Orchards Feb. 26 at the Ma-Te-Way Activity

Centre (MAC). Liam Mick was in goal and Grayson Robillard, Thomas Leclaire and Nate Freemark scored for McLaren’s.

Kelly Homes won the opening round 2-0 in Eganville.

Matty Charron had the shutout win. Ali Chaplin had her first goal of the campaign, Spencer Shea clicked also.

In bantam house, Karras Way was denied Feb. 24 against Petewawa 7-0.

They lost to Eganville 4-2 on Feb. 18.

Chase Congdon and Christian Dean scored.

Ben Delorme was in nets.

Metro lost 3-2 at home to Barry’s Bay Feb. 24. Emma White was in nets.

Ethan Brownlee and Devon Sabourin scored.

In midget house, Renfrew Rink Services lost twice Feb. 24 - 3-1 to Pembroke.

Hayden Moore scored.

Meadow Congdon was the difference with 38 saves.

Petawawa won 6-4 Feb. 25 against Rink Services.

Josh Smith scored twice and others came from Kelson Hart and Hayden Moore.

Northern Photo and Pembroke played to a 3-3 tie Feb. 24 at the MAC. Connery Campbell made 14 saves. Keeley Campbell, Carter Haamia and Cody MacKin scored.

Midget B playoffs were scheduled for March 2-3 in Renfrew.

Peewee Wolves are down five points to one loss 3-2 in Deep River Feb. 21.

Canadian Tire is in round two against Deep River in atom house, winning twice and earning a draw in the opening round.

-With files from Jeff Rekowski

Rec men’s hockey playoffs final round set to go It will be Valley Automation and Pitt Contracting in the Renfrew recreation men’s hockey final.

Both teams swept their semi final rounds last week and are now preparing for the bestof-five final series.

In game one on Feb. 25, Valley Automation won 2-1 over Cobus Homes. Tim O’Connor scored the shoot out winner, Ryan McIntyre also had a shootout goal and in regulation Jeff Rathbone scored.

Chad Davis scored for Cobus Homes and Chad Mullen also scored in the shootout.

For Valley Automation Zach McIntyre had 19 saves and Michel Simard made 32 saves

for Cobus homes.

In game two on March 1 Valley Automation won 3-0 over Cobus Homes to take the series. Matt Box, Tim O’Connor and Greg Gould scored and Zach McIntyre had 12 saves, while Michael Simard had 22 saves.

In the other semi final both games went to overtime.

In game one on Feb. 25 Pitt Contracting won 4-3 over Renfrew Pizzeria, with Shawn Walters scoring the winning goal at 4:54 of the extra frame. Walters scored three times and Braeden Cameron had the other goal.

Garry Dillabough had 22 saves and Tyler Miller made 30 saves for Pizzeria. Jim Mac-

Millan had two goals and Sean O’Reilly had one for Pizzeria. In game two on March 1 Pitt 4 and Pizzeria 3, also in overtime.

Mitchell Jamieson had the winning goal 55 seconds into overtime. Braeden Cameron had one goal and one assist. Shawn Walters made it 3-2 at 8:01 and Corey Goughtery tied it just 24 seconds later.

Ryan Cuthill had two assists.

Pizzeria got two goals from Kyle Couvieau and one by Jimmy MacMillan and two assists from Dylan Zavitske. Garry Dillabough was in goal for Pitt Contracting with 15 saves and Tyler Baskins made 25 saves for Pizzeria.

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Figure Skating Club hosts ice show March 25 The Renfrew Figure Skating Club is having its annual Ice Show on Sunday, March 25 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre.

“Please join us to watch all these

amazing performances plus many more from all our skaters from CanSkate to StarSkate,” says an event press release. “Our theme this year is That’s Entertainment, featuring music from

four sub-themes: Legends, Magic, Musicals and Give Peace a Chance.”

There will be a raffle table and a 5050 draw. Admission is free, but donations are accepted at the door.

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REQUEST FOR TENDERS SEALED TENDERS on forms supplied by the County of Renfrew Public Works & Engineering Department will be received until 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 22, 2018 for the following Three Tenders: PWO-2018-09

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A certified cheque or bank draft not less than the amount specified in the tender requirements must accompany each tender and the successful bidders will be required to provide a 100% performance bond and 50% materials and labour payment bond upon execution of the contract agreements.

Companies that wish to submit a tender for these contracts must register with the Department in order to receive the tender documents and to be eligible to submit a tender. Tenders submitted by unregistered bidders will not be accepted.

Electronic PDF files of the plans, specifications and tender form are free of charge for registered bidders. Hard copy plans, Specifications and Tender forms may be obtained from the Department for a non-refundable fee of Fifty ($50) Dollars, unless otherwise stated.

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Cedric Wright, left, presents the Renfrew Curling Clubs Mixed Championship trophy to the winning team of Rob Warren (skip), Laurie Millar (third), Ron Townson (second) and Anne MacNeil (lead).

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NOTICE OF SPECIAL COUNTY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND OPEN HOUSES 5-YEAR COUNTY OF RENFREW OFFICIAL PLAN REVIEW (AMENDMENT #25) – March 2018 Draft The County of Renfrew is in the final phase of updating its Official Plan, which was first approved in 2003. An Official Plan (or OP as it is sometimes called) is a policy document that guides the short-term and long-term development of a community. The OP applies to all lands within the municipal boundary (with some exceptions, such as federal lands) and the policies within it provide direction for the size and location of land uses, provision of municipal services and facilities, and resources protection.

Why is the County updating its Official Plan?

Curling Club mixed championship’s results ANDY SKLEPOWICZ AND MARG DAWSON

The Mixed Championships took place at the Renfrew Curling Club the weekend of Feb. 24-25 and Cedric Wright hosted eight teams in a modified single loss drop down format.

After three sets of games the team of Rob Warren, Laurie Millar, Ron Townson and Anne MacNeil claimed the Mixed Championships by defeating the Brian Yolkowskie crew.

Karl Mann, Anne Windle, Rory McKay and Theresa Mann captured the B Division by defeating the Dennis Saumure squad.

The Yvonne Sklepowicz foursome with Jim Harbour, Joan Hickey and Roy Leitch crushed her hubby’s (who shall remain nameless) team while the Bill Bowles band took the D. In Monday night set teams play the

winner of the A Division, Cliff Valleau, Darrin Topping, Karl Mann and Jerry Chevalier as they went 7-0. Capturing second were the Yvonne Sklepowicz (who’s she?) squad.

The Barry Griese and Lauren Scott teams will drop to the B Division.

The winner of the B Division were Chris Johnston, Matt Forest, Tim Crawford and Brandon St. Pierre also with a perfect record.

The Chris Johnston and Bill Bowles teams will move up to the A Division.

Playoffs begin next week and run for three weeks with the top four teams in the A play for the A championships, the next four in the A will play for the B championships and the remaining teams play for the C. The Low Cup moved to Arnprior this week and the hometown lads took on Pembroke.

The Rob Warren rink with Don Rouble, Rory McKay and Ed Hanson rode big four enders in both of their games to win 9-5 and 9-4.

The team of Dave Eady, Andy Miller, Joe Kasaboski and Bernie Leclaire split their two games as they started slowly in the first game, falling behind 6-0 after 3, and eventually losing 7-4.

They used the opposite strategy in their afternoon game by taking 4 in the first and winning 9-5.

Renfrew’s 3 wins give the home club a huge lead atop the standings with only two dates remaining.

The Charlie Ricard Memorial St Patty’s Spiel on March 9, 10 is starting to fill up.

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The Planning Act, which regulates all land use planning in Ontario, requires municipalities to review their Official Plan every five years.

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The March 2018 draft includes changes as a result of public input, comments from MMA, and additional planning considerations. The new draft and related documentation, including public and provincial comments, are available on the County of Renfrew website at: http://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/departments/development-andproperty/planning-and-land-division/official-plans-and-amendments/ A copy of the March 2018 draft revised Official Plan can also be viewed at the County of Renfrew Administration Building located at 9 International Drive in Pembroke, or at any local municipal office. ____________________________________________________________ To advise of the changes made in the March 2018 draft Official Plan and to provide the public an opportunity to address County Council, two open houses and special council meetings have been scheduled that will follow the format below: OPEN HOUSES AND SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETINGS – DATES AND LOCATIONS 1) Thursday, March 22, 2018 – Eagle’s Nest, Eganville Community Centre, 178 Jane Street, Eganville, Ontario 2) Wednesday, April 4, 2018 – Germania Club Pembroke, 118 Bennett Street, Pembroke, Ontario 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. (OPEN HOUSE / DROP IN) – County staff will be available to meet with residents one-on-one.

6:00 – 9:00 p.m. (FORMAL SPECIAL COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING) – The meeting will begin with a presentation by County Staff on the Official Plan and the major changes proposed in the March 2018 draft version.

After the staff presentation, the public will have the opportunity to formally address County Council.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Renfrew Power Generation Inc. is seeking to recruit one outstanding individual to join the Board of Directors.

In addition to proven judgement and integrity, ideal candidates will possess experience in one or more of the following areas: corporate governance, understanding of energy, competitive markets, knowledge of corporate financing, familiarity with environmental issues, and an awareness of public policy issues related to the Corporation’s business.

Qualified candidates from the Renfrew area are welcome to apply by forwarding a detailed resume and covering letter by March 16th, 2018, to: info@renfrewpg.ca or dropped off at the RPG office.

32 Bridge Avenue West, Renfrew ON. K7V 3R2 613-433-3715 www.renfrewpg.ca

In an effort to make efficient use of time available at the formal council meeting, those who wish to address or make a presentation to County Council will be requested to sign in before the meeting starts and will be scheduled in a “first-come, first-serve” order. Presentations will be no more than five (5) minutes and submissions from the same persons/groups/associations will only be heard at one meeting. **NOTE: CAPACITY IS LIMITED** FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Charles Cheesman, MCIP, RPP Manager of Planning Services, County of Renfrew 613-735-3204 ccheesman@countyofrenfrew.on.ca Bruce Howarth, MCIP, RPP Senior Planner, County of Renfrew 613-735-3204 bhowarth@countyofrenfrew.on.ca The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, March 8, 2018 21

Golden Age Activity Centre to host health fair in Renfrew on March 22 great resources for people in the community,” said O’Reilly.

The opening will be at 10 a.m. with representatives from the Older Adults Centres’ Association of Ontario, Ministry of Seniors Affairs and the Town of Renfrew and Township of Horton in attendance. At 10:40 a.m. a representative from the Ontario Energy Board will speak on consumer protection regarding energy utilities; at 11:30

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This fair is an opportunity to meet, talk with and find out about a variety of support and assistance services available to seniors in our community.

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Fay O’Reilly from the Golden Age Activity Centre encourages everyone to come out to the event. “It’s not just for seniors, it’s for families and caregivers, friends of seniors and anyone needing information,” said O’Reilly.

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Come one, come all to the free Seniors Information and Active Living Health Fair on March 22 at the Renfrew Recreation Centre hosted by the Golden Age Activity Centre.

It begins at 10 a.m. and ends at 3 p.m. The fair is sponsored by the Older Adults Centres’ Association of Ontario and Ministry of Seniors Affairs as an education initiative to increase awareness about programs and

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NOVENA TO St. Jude. O Holy St. Jude, Apostle and martyr, near kinsman of Jesus Christ, faithful intercessor of all who invoke your special patronage in time of need, to you I have recourse from the bottom of my heart and humbly beg to whom God has given great power to come to my assistance. Help me in my present and urgent petition. In return, I promise to make your name known and cause you to be invoked. Say 3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Mary’s and 3 Glorys. Publication must be promised. St Jude, pray for us all who invoke your aid. Amen.

This novena has never been known to fail.

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PRAYER TO the Blessed Virgin, never to fail!Oh, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven.

Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in necessity, Oh Star of the Sea. Help me and show me, here you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of heaven and earth, I Humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to secure me in my necessity (make request).

There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary,conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times).

Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you must publish it and it will be granted to you.

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Thank You

I would like to express my sincere thanks to my family, relatives and friends for a wonderful 90th birthday celebration. Thank you for all of the flowers, phone calls, cards, gifts and best wishes. A very special thank you to my family for all of their hard work putting together the party. Thank you to all who attended, many of whom traveled great distances. It was an afternoon of fun and laughter.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I love all of you.

Ruth Elliot

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Lavery, Marion Isobel

Marion passed away suddenly at her home on Friday, March 2, 2018 at the age of 75.

She was predeceased by her husband Kenneth Lavery in 1995 and was the loving partner and best friend of John McPherson.

Much loved mother of Edward (Wendy) Lavery and Cindy Lavery (Ian Simpson). Sadly missed by her grandchildren Leigh-Anne Lavery (Kyle Chartrand), Thomas Lavery, Dylan and Cassandra Abbass, Kyle and Rosie Backes and great-grandson Rowan A. Chartrand. Loved sister of Amarell Giroux of Haley Station.

Predeceased by her parents Arnold and Nellie Dale and sister Marie Stevens of Haley Station. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. A celebration of Marion’s life and sharing of memories will be held at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 from 2 to 4 p.m. Interment will take place at a later date. In memory of Marion, contributions to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.

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McQuillan, James Francis “Frank”

Suddenly yet peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 28th, 2018 at the age of 73.

Beloved husband of Connie McQuillan.

Loving father of Michael (AnneMartine Seguin) and Lorraine (Sylvain St. Pierre). Grandfather of Veronique, Alexandre and Kathleen and greatgrandfather to Emerik. Survived by his siblings Freda, Leonard, Jim, Kay, Edwina and Judy. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Gertrude McQuillan. All Professional Services have been entrusted to the care and compassion of Zohr Family Funeral Home, Renfrew. Memorial Mass will take place at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Renfrew, on Thursday, March 8th, 2018 at 10:30 am with reception to follow in the parish hall. Those desiring may make donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation in memory of James on-line at www.zohrfuneralhome.com

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To all who came out to celebrate my recent retirement from Canada Post.

To all my friends, fellow workers, staff, and Cheryl and Greg for their home for a great retirement party. To the R.P.O. Staff (Canada Post) at Aiken head.

We’ll miss you all and Sandy - What a great 20 years! And to my wonderful partner Dottie, couldn’t have done it without you.

And for all the cards and calls of congratulations.

Darrell

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Guest, Estelle Lydia “Stella” (nee Watson)

Peacefully surrounded by family at Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Friday, March 2, 2018, in her 89th year.

Loving and devoted wife of Lawrence “Lornie”.

Beloved mother of Allan (Bev) Guest, Renfrew; Lorraine (late Nellis) Waugh, Carleton Place; Elaine (late Janis) Stojanovski, Toronto; Diane (late Roy) Leatherbarrow, Renfrew; and Lawrence (Chris Rosebrugh) Guest, Ottawa. Predeceased by her sons Calvin and Brent and her daughter Corrine Deslaurier. Caring grandmother of 15 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her brothers Ralph and Joe and sisters Arlene, Margaret, Bea and Winnie. Stella will be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, friends and her sister-in-law, Shirley Watson. Visitation at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munroe Ave. E., Renfrew on Sunday, March 4 from 7 - 9 p.m. and Monday, March 5 from 10 a.m - 12:45 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday at 1 p.m. Interment at Haley Union Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Sunshine Coach or Renfrew Victoria Hospital would be appreciated by the family.

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

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Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital while surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday morning, February 27th, 2018; Edna Irene Clift of Arnprior passed away at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Herb Clift (November 11, 2012). Dearly loved mother of Carol Wilson-Shank (Marc) of Braeside; Joyce Grant (Barry Cross) of Kanata and Gail Flick (Greg) of Arnprior. Cherished Grandmother of Sean, Bradley, Marie, Stephanie, Michael, Garrett, Trenton and Jordan and Great-Grandmother of Hazel, Elliot, Innis, Luke, Deacon, Rory and Teagan.

The last surviving child of the late Stanley and Olive (nee Cross) Jones, Edna was also predeceased by her 3 brothers: Kenneth (late Helen), Doug and Roy Jones (Denise of Montreal). Private family arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory of Edna, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

DUNNIGAN, Brenda L.

It is with sadness that we announce the sudden and peaceful passing of Brenda (Charter) Dunnigan at the age of 67 years.

Beloved Mother, proud Granny and devoted dog parent. She is survived by her sons Patrick (Sarah) Dunnigan and Sean (Cindy) Dunnigan, her dear grandchildren Grace and Emma and her beloved dog Mickey. Wife of John Dunnigan and sister of Carole, Sharon, Gary (Ruth), Elaine (Richard) and Randy. She is at rest with her cherished parents Walter and Florence Charter. Friends are invited to visit at the West Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry, 150 Woodroffe Avenue (at Richmond Road), Ottawa on Saturday, March 10 from 10am until 12noon. Memorial Service in the Chapel at 12noon. Reception to follow.

In remembrance, donations to Ottawa Dog Rescue would be appreciated.

Condolences/Tributes/Donations Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-728-1761

On January 24, 2018, the Registrar, Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act, 2002 (FBCSA) issued a Proposal to Revoke the Crematorium Operator’s licence of Hilton’s AquaGreen Dispositions Inc. (HAGD).

On February 16, 2018, the Proposal to Revoke was carried out and HAGD was disentitled to licensure under the FBCSA. If you have purchased a prepaid contract with HAGD and the contract has not been fully performed, you should expect to receive written notification from HAGD advising you of the change in its license status and your cancellation rights, by no later than March 21, 2018. Please contact the BAO if you have not properly received this notice and/or you have any questions.

Any persons with questions or concerns are urged to contact the Bereavement Authority of Ontario by email at info@thebao.ca or by phone at 647-483-2645 or toll-free 1-844-493-6356.

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Peter Donald Cleroux

Peter passed peacefully at the Kemptville District Hospital, on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 in his 83rd year.

Beloved husband of Noella Cleroux (née Shank).

Loving father of Cheryl Kilby (Joel) and Bob (Kim), as well as Brian and Susan. Cherished Grandpa of Kayla, Geordie, Destiny, Abi and Reagan, as well as Nicholas, Matthew, Melissa and Stephen. Predeceased by his parents Muriel and Ernest Cleroux, brother Denis, grandchild Brody and great-grandchild Evan.

Survived by his sister Lynn Wright (Bill) and brother Delbert Cleroux (Daryl), many sisters and brothers in law, nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Dr. Luong as well as the staff at the Kemptville District Hospital for their care and compassion. Friends and family were invited to visit at Holy Cross Church, 505 Clothier Street West, Kemptville on Monday, March 5, 2018 from 10 am until the time of the Memorial Mass at 11 am. Donations may be made to the Kemptville District Hospital Foundation or Auxiliary.

Condolences/Tributes/Donations Hulse, Playfair & McGarry www.hpmcgarry.ca 613-258-2435

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SCISSONS, MADELINE It is with profound sadness that the Scissons family announces the passing of Maddie in her 93rd year. Mary Madeline Scissons was born in Almonte, Ontario, on April 23, 1925, and passed away on February 22, 2018, in Ottawa, Ontario. She was predeceased by her parents Robert and Morleen (Newton), her brothers James (Gisele) and Patrick, and one sister Dorothy Tinslay (Donald) and niece Claire Scissons. Maddie is survived and dearly missed by her sister Barbara Farnham (John), sister-inlaw Johanna Scissons, many nieces and nephews and her god son, Chris Newton, who were all very special to her. Maddie was a long time teacher, principal, and executive employee of the Ottawa English Catholic School board. Cremation has taken place with a Graveside Committal Service to be held in the spring at St. Mary’s Cemetery. If you wish to make a donation in her name, please consider the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Funeral Arrangements Entrusted Into The Care Of C. R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St., Almonte, ON. 613-256-3313) Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of George Law our Dad and Papa who passed away March 17th, 2016.

It’s hard to believe it’s been two years, your laughter can still be heard at the restaurant.

We all miss you every day.

Happy St. Paddy’s Day! Love Ann, David and Sarah.

Share your special moments with your friends and our readers with an announcement in Social Notes.

RING, Lucile

(Retired School Teacher) Peacefully at Almonte Fairview Manor on Monday evening, February 26th, 2018. Lucile Marie Ring, formerly of Arnprior passed away at the age of 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Charles Ring (October 31, 2010). Loved mother of Barry (Margaret), Steven (Donna), Dennis (Carol), Monica Scopie (David) and Doug (Sandy). Lovingly remembered by 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The last surviving child of the late Tancrède and Monique (nee Lavoie) Tremblay, Lucile was also predeceased by her 3 brothers: Joe, Alex and Léopold as well as her 3 sisters: Anita, Irma and Gloria. A graveside service will take place at the Malloch Road Cemetery in Arnprior later in the Spring. In memory of Lucile, please consider a donation to Fairview Manor, Almonte. In the professional care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

In loving memory of our son

Brandon (B.J.) Carson March 12, 2013

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Carmel, James February 24th, 2008 In loving memory of our special Mom, Grandma, and Great Grandma. The ones we love the most never really go away, they live on in our hearts and memories, until we meet again in glory.

Always missed, Marion and Ken, Barb and Garry, Sarah, Donny and Elaina Rose.

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Peacefully surrounded by love at the Ottawa General Hospital on Monday, February 26, 2018 after a newly diagnosed battle with cancer. He was 71. Dearly loved husband and best friend of Bernice (nee Killeen). Devoted father of Kimberly O’Connell (Francis Marquis) and Michael O’Connell (Meredith). Proud “Pa” of Danica, Jacqueline, Aidan and Nicolas. Son of the late Peter and Helen (nee Smith) O’Connell. Predeceased by his parents-in-law: Carmel Grace, Angus Killeen and Leonard Grace. Much loved brother of Dan O’Connell (Joie) (late Nancy), Kevin O’Connell (Gwen), Marian O’Connell (Richard Fletcher) and the late Rory O’Connell. Dear brother-in-law of Lyle (Darlene) (late Marlene), Carl (late Audry), Maurice (Dorothy), Pat (Patsy), Mike (Peggy), Glen (Cathy), Martina Villeneuve (Dennis), Merrill (Nora) and the late Mary Ann. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and countless good friends. Family and friends were invited to a Funeral Mass that was celebrated in St. Michael’s Church, Corkery on Saturday morning, March 3rd at 11 o’clock. An Irish Wake followed at the Almonte Civitan Club. For those who wish, donations towards the upkeep and maintenance of St. Michael Corkery Cemetery in honour of our ancestry are appreciated. In the professional care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.

July 2, 1936-March 2, 2018 Retired-Sandvik (23 years) Passed away peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital, Friday evening, March 2nd, 2018. Jim Towey of Arnprior at the age of 81 years. Beloved husband of 55 years to Shirley (nee MacDonald). Son of the late Roy and Aileen (nee Beach) Towey.

Predeceased by brother Earl (late Mary) and nephew Roy (late Claire). Dear brother-in-law of Wayne MacDonald (Debbie) of Athens, Ontario and Sharon (Terry Lewis) of Brockville. Jim will be missed by many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Also predeceased by parents-in-law Ambrose and Dorothy MacDonald; brothers-in-law Allan (Lorraine) and Ewen (late Ruth) as well as Shirley’s late sister Sheila and infant sister Sharol who were always acknowledged and remembered by Jim. Jim will be remembered fondly and will be missed by his wonderful neighbours.

Arrangements by the Boyce Funeral Home, Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre, 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior. Friends may pay their respects during visitation Thursday March 8, 2018 between the hours of 12-2:00 p.m. with funeral service in the Boyce Chapel at 2:00 p.m.

Spring interment Castleford Union Cemetery. In memory of Jim, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation or the Arnprior-Braeside-McNab Seniors at Home Program.

Condolences/Tributes/Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca.

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George Law

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O’CONNELL, Terrance “Terry”

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A Load to the dump Cheap! Clean up renovations, clutter, garage sale junk or dead trees brush.

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Full Time / Part Time line cook. Part time bus girl / waitress. Apply in person. Mama Rosa Restaurant 18 Laird St Arnprior

WESLEY CLOVER Parks is looking to hire a Day Camp Instructor to start part-time immediately, with hours extending to fulltime in the summer.

We are seeking selfmotivated individuals with previous experience instructing beginners. If interested please submit resumes angela.eickson@wesley cloverparks.com.

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McGregor’s Produce is seeking staff for the summer of 2018. There are two types of positions available: 1. Farm Labour – Tasks include planting, weeding and harvesting fruit and vegetables as well as farm maintenance.

2. Selling produce at our Farm Market Stands throughout the Ottawa Valley. This position also includes some farm labour (see above).

All applicants should be 17 years or older and in good physical health as physical labour is required. Visit our website www.mcgregorsproduce.com for more information AND to find our application form.

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INDUSTRIAL MILLWRIGHT Scapa North America, a leading manufacturer of adhesive tape products is seeking an Industrial Millwright for its Renfrew Operations. The position involves a broad range of routine and non-routine maintenance responsibilities for light to heavy manufacturing equipment. 8 or 12 hour Shift work is required for this position.

The successful candidate will require an Industrial Millwright license with related experience. The individual should have a good working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.

Instrumentation experience would be an asset.

Will consider third or fourth year apprentice or the successful completion (pass) of the Mechanical Technician-Millwright 2 year program with preference being given to those with work related experience.

As a Millwright Mechanic you will be a member of the bargaining unit with an attractive wage and benefit package.

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

Employment Opportunities

Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley west of Renfrew, we have an immediate opening for:

Description Antrim Contracting is an Ottawa/Ottawa Valley based experienced, full service Construction Company concentrating on Commercial and Residential Development as well as Utility Construction. Our development and utilities projects are traditionally sized in the medium to large scale range requiring skills, organization, appropriate construction equipment and Health & Safety adherence that our discerning customers demand. We are an ISNetworld approved contractor.

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We currently have the following opportunities for the right individuals to join our dynamic and talented team of employees:

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Testing Sessions will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m.; 9:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m.; and 11:30 a.m.

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• All interested applicants are asked to bring a resume to the testing sessions. Those successful after testing will be invited to attend an interview.

No telephone inquiries please

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AZ/DZ Float Driver, Equipment Operator, Skilled Labourer, Equipment Maintenance Mechanic Qualifications • AZ/DZ license with a clean Driver’s Abstract • 2 years’ experience operating equipment • Skilled labourer • 2 years’ experience maintaining equipment • Ability to work with minimal supervision in a team and safety focused environment Additional Information To apply for this position, please forward a copy of your cover letter and resume to hr@antrimtruckstop.com.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only the candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact Information Human Resources Antrim Truck Centre Ltd. 580 White Lake Road Arnprior, ON K7S 3G9 Email: hr@antrimtruckstop.com Website: www.antrimcontracting.com

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Grade 7 students show off their projects. From left, in back are Calen St Denis, Wesley Ryan, Liz Inglis, Hailie Purvis-Ogden, Chloe Haaima and Kenny Ingram and in front Josh McFadden, Skyla Purvis-Ogden, Ellie Campbell and Payton Narezny.

New semester busy at Renfrew Collegiate RAIDER REVUE

Recently, students at Renfrew Collegiate Institute (RCI) dedicated themselves to their end of semester studying and preparing for examinations.

After reviewing in class the week prior, students received support with exam preparation, for test anxiety and in study habits. This created a busy but motivated academic climate to end the semester.

One group who worked to complete personal projects is the Grade 7 technology class.

These students have worked diligently this semester on several projects.

It is in automotive class, woodshop, and technology that many students discover new skills which eventually lead them to career choices.

Second semester brings with it CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

some exciting courses. Many Grade 12 students have selected kinesiology, a program several hope to pursue in university next fall.

Grade 11 media studies is also running and set to share stories, past and present, on the RCI Facebook site, among many unique media projects.

The extended french program continues to prepare students for their opportunity to write the language proficiency test, the DELF, this spring.

Additionally in the senior resource management class, students will be organizing the Pitch-in and Earth Week activities for the Town of Renfrew.

In ancient civilizations, students will be conducting an archeological dig for artifacts, which they will then have to identify as having belonged to an ancient civilization such as Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Mayan, or Persian for example.

It is back to academics at RCI. CAREER OPPORTUNITY

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-432-6689, E-mail: tlepack@metroland.com turing fiddle and country dance music. hosted by the St. Michael’s CWL, supGeneral admission $6 Members $4. per from 5 to 7 p.m. Advance tickets contact Angela 613-649-2322 Celebrate St. Pat’s Day at the DACA MARCH 9 The Renfrew Art Guild will be hostThe Golden Age Activity Centre offers Centre from 12:30 to 6 p.m. doors fitness classes at 11 a.m. A shepherd’s open at noon. Featuring Jessica Wed- ing “Photographing Art” with Guy Longtin from 7 to 9 p.m. at Trinity St. pie lunch $6 will be held at noon with den and the Fiddleheads and step Andrew’s Church. At this free, handsPlease note that unfortunately there entertainment at 1 p.m. by the ladies dancers, stew served all day. on session, Guy will be talking about will be no Community Soup kitchen of Limited Edition. Looking to play photographing art for the Internet held at Our Lady of Fatima church bridge? There is organized bridge MARCH 11 during March. There will be a Commu- every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Zion United Church in Douglas is host- and also for prints. He will be demonstrating lighting and the equipment nity Soup Kitchen April 11 from 11:30 Golden Age Activity Centre. Please call ing a pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. required to get the best quality image a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thank you for you to register: 613-431-8289. At 1 p.m. to noon. Cost is $8, children under 4: for display. Don’t forget to bring your patronage and understanding.

Cindy from Jamieson Travel will give a Free. Menu: pancakes, beans, eggs, slide presentation and tour talk. sausages, toast, fruit, tea, coffee, juice. cameras and a sample of your artwork. For complete details, visit www.

For more information call Carol 613TUES., WED. AND THURS. renfrewartguild.com 649-2920 or Nancy at 613-646-7605.

Walking in the Halls at St. Joseph’s MARCH 9-10 High School in Renfrew from 4 to 7 Charlie Ricard Memorial Bonspiel at p.m. from November to April. Indoor the Renfrew Curling Club 195 Xavier MARCH 12 TO 16 MARCH 14 shoes are required, for more informa- Street, Renfrew. Cost: $30/person March break children’s art classes Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day feation contact Marlene Lavallee: 613includes dinner/entertainment on Sat- offered. Only 10 students per class turing Dennis Harrington and Friends 432-4072 or via email: marlene17@ urday night. Wear your green! Come with two instructors. To register go to at Groves Park Lodge, 470 Raglan St. live.ca . out and celebrate St. Patty’s. Contact: burnstownarts.ca or email calabogiN, Renfrew, Ontario in the Gem Hall Renfrew Curling Rink 613-432-5001 etreehouse.ca from 5 to 7 p.m. For $10 per person info@renfrewcurling.ca www.renfrewgather your friends for entertainment TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS curling.ca and supper with spaghetti bake, salad, The townships of Bonnechere Valley MARCH 13, 20, 27 rolls, dessert, and tea or coffee. Takeand North Algona Wilberforce along Champlain Seniors +55 Euchre and out orders are available by calling with Opeongo High School invite you MARCH 10 AND 11 Floor Shuffleboard held at the Wing 613-432-5823. All proceeds are going to “Walk the Halls” for fitness, at Valley Animal Rescue will have a table in Renfrew, every Tuesday at 1 p.m. to the Residents Fund. See you there; Opeongo High School Tuesdays and Membership $5/year. Pot luck the at an Indoor vendor Fair at Carswell come dressed in your favorite Irish Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. Bring Alley in Renfrew at 220 Carswell St. All first Tuesday of the month. New attire. your indoor shoes and sign in upon members welcome. No experience money raised at its table will support arrival. This is a free school sponsored Valley Animal Rescue. necessary. For more info call 613-432St. Patrick’s Day Celebration- Irish event. Walking will be cancelled on 4828.

Style Dinner Night at 5:30 p.m. in the school snow days. For more info conMARCH 10 Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home tact Dana Jennings at 613 628 3101 Rotary Trivia night at the Renfrew Le- MARCH 13 Support office new office boardroom, Ext 226. gion at 7:30 p.m. Cost $90 for a team Irish Stew at St. Michael’s School of 6 and that includes prizes and chili and desert. For more information conEVERY FRIDAY tact Janet Springer at 613-432-6694 or Fish Fry Charity event: Knights of Columbus will be serving a fish and chip email me at janet_springer@hotmail. com to register. supper every Friday during Lent (not good Friday). Meals start Feb. 16 to March 23 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Location St. Patty’s Day Stew dinner at the is at the Knights Hall at 313 Raglan St. Clalabogie United Church Hall, at 1044 Madawaska St. in Calabogie, from 4 South. Price is $10 per person and all to 6:30 p.m. Dinner includes Irish Stew, profits go to charity. Call Brian Long at 613-432-0887 or Don Coyne at 613- tea biscuits, desserts and drinks. Cost: SATURDAY adults $10 and children 6 to 12: $5 433-9296 for more information. and under 6 free.”

MARCH The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. The Mercury community calendar is a free service for not-for-profit groups. Include a daytime contact name and phone number for clarification. No posters, please.

www.enterpriserenfrewcounty.com or call Kim at 613-735-8224

MARCH 8 AND 22

Douglas St. Patrick Parade sponsored Euchre at the Horton Community by the Douglas Lions Club. Parade line Centre at 7 p.m. $4 per person and includes light lunch. Drop ins welcome up from 2 to 6 p.m., opening ceremony at 6:30 p.m. at St. Michaels School and parade starts at 7 p.m. sharp. To MARCH 8 Celebrating Women in Business Event: book a float/hoofer and get parade Enterprise Renfrew County in partner- instructions call Preston: 613-649-2378 ship with Renfrew County Community or prestoncull@sympatico.ca or Billy: 613-649-2598.

Futures Development Corporation will be hosting their annual CelebratFree Pancake breakfast from 8 to ing Women in Business Event from 11 a.m. at Perretton Church, 3520 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Best Western Beachburg Rd. For more info call 613Pembroke Inn & Conference Centre.

Tickets: $40 plus HST ($45.20) includes 582-7127 or email h.murraypratt50@ gmail.com lunch and refreshments. First 75 paid registrants receive a complimentary Renfrew County Fiddlers monthly copy of Getting Passion Out of Your dance will be held at Ma-Te-Way Profession by Nina Spencer (Keynote Activity Centre 7 p.m. to midnight feaSpeaker). For complete details visit:

214 Raglan St. South. Tickets are $25 each and include a three course meal with starter salad, Irish Beef Stew and homemade dessert. Call 613-432-7691 to make your reservation.

The Golden Age Activity Centre celebrates St. Patrick’s Day. Irish stew lunch for $8 will be served at noon followed at 12:45 p.m. with musical entertainment by Katie Skerkowski and the Leprechauns Bobby Schwartz and Kent Smith. Tickets on sale now and limited. Call 613-431-8289 to reserve.

Irish Trivia Night Fundraiser: Support the Admaston/Bromley Public Library and put together a team for the Irish Trivia Night at the Douglas Tavern. Registration is at 7 p.m. and trivia goes from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Cost is $10/person. Max. 6 people/team.

Email info@admastonbromleylibrary. com for more information.

MARCH 15 Six-Hand Euchre Irish Tournament in Support of Hospice Renfrew at the Douglas Tavern at 7 p.m. register by calling Billy 613-649-2598 or Preston 613-649-2378.

Renfrew Silver Seniors St. Patrick’s celebration at the Renfrew Legion, music

by Greenwood Country, from 1 to 4 p.m., Irish Stew at 4 p.m., cost $10.

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Get your tickets for the St. Patricks Day Dance at:

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Please, join Food Banks Canada and help feed your neighbours today!

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1. Unpleasant substance 5. Oil group 10. One-time Yankees rookie sensation 14. Ireland 15. Less easily found 16. Southeast Nigeria people 17. Bridgeline Digital stock designation 18. Play loudly 19. Elegantly fashionable 20. Open sore 22. Frozen water 23. Sacred Islamic site 24. “Kokomo” rockers 27. Follows sigma 30. Cease to exist 31. Cool 32. Doctors’ group 35. Less attractive 37. Swiss river 38. Greek sophist 39. Grandmothers 40. Afflict 41. Russian pancake of buckwheat

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A voice of reason may be telling you to slow down, Aries. Listen to this voice and take a breather. You will be glad you did when you get a chance to sit back and relax.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Your friendly demeanor puts others at ease, Leo. However, they may be so enamored with your personality that they overlook your accomplishments this week.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 The ups and downs that have defined a romantic relationship are about to become a little more complex, Sagittarius. These plot twists can be exciting.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, it can be challenging to measure progress right now, but rest assured you’re on the right track. Trust your instincts and let the results speak for themselves.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 See if you can go unseen for the next few days, Virgo. Now is not your time to bask in the spotlight. You might get more done if you sit back and give others a chance to shine.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 You may want to lighten up your mood, Capricorn. Figure out how to express your fun-loving side. Take some cues from friends who can get you to relax.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, communication is your strong suit this week. You may find yourself in a position to convey difficult directions to others or serve as the mouthpiece of the company.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Your relationships mean a lot to you, Libra. You want to do everything possible to solidify those close friendships. Be sure to network whenever possible.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, people want to share in your current success, but you don’t share the same views — especially when you think your accomplishments aren’t that big a deal.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, it may seem like people are judging you, even before they get to know you or your intentions. Be patient and give new relationships time to develop.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you can use a little personal recognition this week, even if you have to encourage others to give you some words of praise. Use those positive words as inspiration.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Try to escape into a fantasy world for a little while, Pisces. You don’t have to focus on serious tasks all of the time and will enjoy this respite.

flour and yeast 42. Actress __ Rachel Wood 43. Not bright 44. Western Asia peninsula 45. Baseball speedster Gordon 46. Golf score 47. Transmits genetic information from DNA to the cytoplasm 48. Diego, Francisco, Anselmo 49. Songs to one’s lover 52. Cattle’s mammary gland 55. Having ten 56. Fencing sword 60. Scarlett’s home 61. Hold valuables 63. Italian Seaport 64. Cain and __ 65. Bad places to live 66. Large, wading bird 67. Witches 68. Cover with drops 69. Props up the head

33. Type of mental illness 34. One from Asia 1. Philippine province 36. 007’s creator 2. Shallow channel 37. Direct toward 3. Type of acid 38. Pie _ __ mode 4. Cygnus’ brightest star 40. Large terrier 5. One who buys and sells securi- 41. Hillsides ties (abbr.)

43. Patriotic women (abbr.)

6. Ill will 44. Connects words 7. Plant of the goosefoot family 46. For each 8. Intellectual 47. Flower cluster 9. Mineral 49. Closes a deal 10. Shiny silicate minerals 50. Arabian desert 11. Ottoman civilian title 51. Vaccine against poliomyelitis 12. What you wear when eating 52. American state BBQ (2 words) 53. Religion practiced in China 13. Soul and calypso song 54. Type of sediment 21. Advises 57. Hall of Famer Ruth 23. “The Spanish Tragedy” 58. “Layla” singer Clapton playwright 59. Gamble 25. Surrounds the earth 61. Sino-Soviet block (abbr.)

26. Paddle 62. Midway between south and 27. Adjusted southwest 28. Succulent plant 29. Forearm bones 32. Belonging to Egyptian ascetic Apollo’s colleague

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Urgent need for blood donors

Canadian Blood Services has issued an urgent call for Canadians to give blood. There is a need for 2,700 donors in Ottawa and the surrounding area to book an appointment and give blood by March 31 to ensure all patients continue to have access to the blood and blood products they need.

While the national blood inventory has steadily declined over the winter months, the organization hopes that the arrival of spring will present an opportunity for Canadians to make donating blood part of their routine.

“Canadian patients rely on blood donors to live longer and healthier lives. More than 35,000 donors are needed over the next few weeks across Canada to help meet patient needs this spring,” says Rick Prinzen, Canadian Blood Services’ chief supply chain officer.

Patients like six-year-old Lincoln Stoate of Constance Bay rely on blood products to help keep their bodies safe.

Lincoln was diagnosed with an immune deficiency just shy of his second birthday. He is unable to fight infections and viruses or respond to vaccinations. Lincoln receives weekly infusions of blood product at home which give him a blast of healthy cells, keeping his body safe. Prior to starting this treatment, Lincoln was sick all the time, he now is a healthy and active child who rarely is ill.

“There are thousands of open appointments across Canada over the next two weeks. As we emerge from a particularly challenging winter, we’re asking Canadians to donate blood.”

Making an appointment to donate has never been easier. Visit blood.ca, download the GiveBlood app or call 1-888-2-DONATE and find a nearby donation site. Walkin appointments are also available at all locations.

Upcoming local clinics: Tuesday March 27, Royal Canadian Legion, Renfrew, Branch 148, Renfrew, 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Wednesday March 14, St. John Chrysostom, Arnprior, clinic hours: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday March 12, Eganville Royal Canadian Legion, Eganville, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

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- Private Waterfront home on Constant Lake - 2.6 Acres, log garage, oil heat, central air, pellet stove, walk-out basement - 3 Bedrooms & 3 baths, open dining/living area & finished lower level

2 Bedrm Hi Ranch in the hub! Quick access to shopping & Hwy 17. Nice floor plan. Needs some updating and has been priced accordingly.

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00 QUILTY RD – SHAMROCK This one is ready for your plans to blossom! Already has a great hunt camp/cottage in place with solar-generator power, beautiful classic wood stove, 2 separate bedrooms, satellite tv, steel roof, thermo windows and so much more. The final use is endless for this property.

Older barn with newer wood siding, great for storing your equipment. This property is at the end of Quilty Road with no through access, very private!

35 LAURAINE CRESENT 6 inch pine log chalet style home in the Hurd’s Lake Hamlet. Approximately 12 years old, 2 beds, open concept living/dining/kitchen w/ Jenn-air stove top & built-in oven. Air-tight wood stove, finished basement with rec room & laundry/utility area. New propane furnace with central air and a 3 sided deck. Deeded private lake access with sandy beach & boat launch.

See it now, buy it now and have possession for this spring and summer!

First time home buyers or investors looking for rental properties! 2 Bedrm, spacious eat-in kitchen, full basement, back deck and fenced yard. New front picture window. Gas heat.

Call Gerry O’Neil 613-432-2600 $144,500 MLS# 1084992

Call Mike Coulas 613-432-0092 $204,900 MLS# 1058991

Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 $129,500 MLS# 1093073

478 MCMAHON RD.

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79 MUTUAL AVENUE Book your viewing now! This gorgeously renovated 4 bedroom, 2 bath home sits on a deep, quite lot across from the park and flowing river at the historic swinging bridge. Ideally located just seconds from downtown, yet on a quiet street with no through traffic, no front neighbor and no rear neighbor! Enjoy the peaceful location on the new front step and recently landscaped back yard. Inside, main floor renovated with beautiful granite counter top, cherry cabinets, main floor laundry and much more. Main floor boasts beautiful kitchen, living room, foyer, bathroom and bedroom with patio doors to the large, private yard. Second floor has 3 good size bedrooms and a bathroom. If you’re looking don’t wait, book a viewing before you’re too late.

Call Scott Thompson 613-570-8468 $199,900 MLS# 1090052 210 BUTLER ROAD

740 STEWART ST. 11.9 Acres of Land in the Town of Renfrew with C2 Zoning. Quick easy access to Hwy #17. Close to Hospital, Retirement Homes, Schools & Downtown Shopping.

26386 HIGHWAY 41 TIDY 2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW ON 22+ ACRES WITH 2 ADDITIONAL SLEEP BUNKIES. CREEK ON THE PROPERTY. BORDERING CROWN LAND. EXCELLENT HUNTING. NICE RECREATION PROPERTY

MLS# 1080670 $199,900 Call Dennis Yakaback: 613-432-0041

176 RAGLAN STREET SOUTH

SOLD Thank You For Your Business!

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310 HAIG AVE.

A boutique furniture & accessories store for over 30 years in the heart of the downtown core, this location is prime for your future success. Located beside the Royal Bank and with two storefronts this two storey building has been home to the“Korner Hutch”and can be easily made to fit almost any type of retail configuration. Second floor was 4 apartments with a separate front entrance but has been used for furniture sales most recently.

Call Mike Coulas 613-432-0092

$575,000 MLS# 1061929

62 ARGYLE ST., N. - Centre town location, currently zoned‘Downtown Commercial’could be great residential home - Large treed lot with parking for 6 cars. Older building has potential for either commercial or residential.

- Main floor offers several small areas as well as a kitchen area. The upper level is the equivalent of a 4 bedroom house. Gas heat.

Call Cathy O’Neil 613-432-0073 $120,000 MLS# 1079193

229 BARRY LAKE TRAIL

Barry Lake is a fishing treasure with trout ready for the catching. A perfect place to build your dream home away from it all!

Close to the Highlands Golf Course, Calabogie Peaks entertainment area and so much more...yet far enough away to afford privacy and quiet enjoyment year round.

$159,500 MLS# 1061929

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Chicken thefts from family farm were frustrating enough for father Father came in from the morning chores long before Mother had the breakfast on the table.

We children were getting ready for school, but it was plain to see Father was in a bad mood, which was unusual for him so early in the morning.

“Well, he was at it again,” he said, throwing his coat on the floor beside the back door. He was chewing on his pipe which was another sign it hadn’t been a good start to his day. We didn’t have to ask.

We knew. Someone through the night had come and stolen a few chickens from the chicken coop.

The door was left open, and when Father went out in the morning, there they were wandering around the barn yard, half frozen to death, and as my brother Emerson said, “too stupid to go back into the chicken coop to keep warm.”

Father plunked himself down at the head of the table as Mother scooped up a heaping bowl of porridge, and then going back to the stove to stir the fried potatoes and onions, lay out strips of salt pork, and to make sure the green tea was on a full boil. I often wondered where Father put it all … as lean as a reed with not an ounce of fat on his body.

“I have a dang good notion to stay up at night and sit at the kitchen window to see who is up

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to no good.”

I knew that would never happen, because Father always fell sound asleep in the chair by the Findlay Oval as soon as his supper was over, and was the first one to go to bed at night — dog tired, he was when the day was over.

Mother, putting in her two-cents worth, said maybe whoever was up to stealing chickens was badly in need of something to put on their table.

For the life of me I couldn’t see anyone more poor than we were, but then we always ate like kings, and it bothered me to think someone out there in Northcote was hungry enough to steal chickens.

If there was one thing we had plenty of, it was chickens. Mother, after moving to the farm after

living in New York for 18 years, soon learned that chickens not only gave us an ample Sunday dinner, they were in great demand from her Saturday morning customers in Renfrew. She even had her picture taken by one of the big feed companies, sitting among the chickens, with a couple bags of the feed brand beside her.

Yes, we sure had lots of chickens. And it seemed to me the few stolen would hardly be missed.

But Father was as mad as a hatter that someone would not only come into our barnyard and steal chickens, but didn’t have the common sense to close the door behind him. That’s what bothered him the most.

“Doesn’t have the sense God gave a louse. He might know the chickens wouldn’t stay inside if the dang door was left open,” he said, taking up a piece of the salt pork and eating it with his fingers.

Mother, again, said she was pretty sure anyone who had to steal chickens probably needed them more than we did, and we shouldn’t be too upset that a couple would go to feed some hungry family.

Father, looking like black thunder, was thinking. “I’ll tell you what I am going to do,” he said, taking another swig of green tea from his saucer, a habit Mother loathed, but could do little

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about.

“Audrey, you’re the best writer in the family.

Tonight when you come home from school, I have a little job for you.”

Emerson said he bet Father was going to make Audrey stay up all night in the summer kitchen to see who the culprit was. But that wasn’t what he had in mind at all. Father tore the bottom off a brown cardboard box, got some black paint he used in the drive shed to touch up the fenders on the Model T, and put Audrey to work. When she was finished, he took the piece of cardboard box, grabbed the hammer and a couple nails and headed for the hen house.

All the sign said was: “If you have to steal my chickens, please have the common sense to close the coop door behind you.”

We never knew if any chickens were stolen again, but never again did we get up and see them wandering around the barn yard.

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Mary Cook is a longtime writer with several books in print and in electronic copies. She appears as a regular columnist.

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240 MCLEAN AVE. ARNPRIOR

Robertson Line Rd McNab

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OTTAWA RIVER CUSTOM HOME THAT HAS EVERYTHING! 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH STUNNING VIEWS AND QUALITY THROUGHOUT.

175 Acres with bush creek and pasture

BUILDING LOT IN PREMIERE SUBDIVISION, 2.5 ACRES WITH WELL

$125,000

NEW PRICE NEW LISTING

MLS# 1027239 $849,900

3182 Burnstown road • 6+ acres

This family home has 5 beds/1.5 baths, newer propane furnace, updated windows, attached outbuildings, view of Devil Lake. $139,900

16 charles street

This affordable condo has very low monthly utility costs (approx. $85/hydro; heat & water included in condo fees), parking at the front door, 2 bedrooms, bbq deck at your back door. Don’t miss out!

100 acres

This property is the perfect recreational lot situated beside 1500 acres of crown land. No township road access, ATV only.

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MLS# 1087028 Asking $262,500

MLS# 1087585 ASKING $79,500

OPEN HOUSE GUIDE Sunday, March 11 2-4PM Your Host: Helen Vincent 613-432-0058 57 OTTERIDGE AVENUE

Students in Douglas and Eganville focus on learning skills, courage and winter fun At the Catholic elementary schools in Douglas and Eganville, students have been honing their learning skills, and learning to appreciate courage.

Their activities have ranged from community prayer service and a Christmas concert to preparations for broomball and music competitions.

The year-long school focus is exploring learning skills and work habits from a Catholic perspective at St. Michael’s Catholic School in Douglas.

All staff use EOCCC’s Plant Seeds for Success document that aligns the learning skills and work habits from the report card to our Catholic school philosophy, notes principal Mary

Catherine Brisco. “Students are discovering how these learning skills and work habits translate into using our God-given gifts in actions within our school and classrooms to make us the greatest children of God that we can be,” says Brisco.

The school holds a community prayer service every Monday morning to pray and celebrate community.

Once per month, each class, at their level, presents what they have learned about the learning skill/work habit that is the focus that month.

St. Michael’s also is a pilot school for flexible seating, shares Brisco.

“With 21st century learning in mind,

all classes have individual, group, pair and comfortable seating for all types of work and learning.”

Also, keeping 21st century learning in mind, primary teachers at St. Michael’s are participating in a teacher learning and leadership program on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). “This involves students in all primary classes having STEM time in their schedule,” explains Brisco.

There is also a STEM club at lunch time. Students work on various challenges, for example, designing a use for a full landfill site, making a camouflaged hiding place for deer hunting

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season, using food to build structures, etc. The school hosted its second annual broomball tournament on Feb. 9, with Grade 4-5 and 6-7 students from Our Lady of Fatima, St. James and St. Andrew’s coming together for some good old Ottawa Valley competition!

At St. James Catholic School in Eganville, students and staff worked very hard in December to prepare and present a meaningful and entertaining Christmas concert to a full house.

Feedback from the show has been fantastic, says principal Maureen McHale-Enright.

During the month of January, students and staff focused on the virtue

of courage. “We have seen courage demonstrated in many ways in our classrooms and on our schoolyard.

Our students know that it takes courage to do what is right and to stand up for themselves and others,” says McHale-Enright.

A ‘compliments box’ was implemented as a way for students to recognize and appreciate the efforts of others and to help show appreciation for the ways in which other people impact our lives in positive ways, notes McHale-Enright.

St. James students have been working to prepare for the sacraments of reconciliation and first holy eucharist.

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65 PLAUNT STREET N.

NEW LISTING

565 FORTINGTON STREET

16 LOCHIEL STREET

INCOME PROPERTY

BUNGALOW IN A GREAT LOCATION. FINISHED BASEMENT. NO REAR NEIGHBOURS

CENTRALLY LOCATED 3 BEDROOM HOME. GENEROUS SIZED KITCHEN. SEPARATE DINING AREA. UPDATED ROOF SHINGLES. GAS HEAT MLS# 1094785

EIGHT UNITS, EACH WITH 2 BEDROOMS MLS# 1050982

Dennis Yakaback: 613-432-0041

Margaret Dubeau: 613-433-1191

MLS# 1094608

$216,900

$138,900

Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT TO BE IMPRESSED!! 2 BEDROOM TOWNHOME IN DESIRED NEIGHBOURHOOD. HARDWOOD FLOORS, 2 FIREPLACES, MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY

$264,900

2 + 1 BEDROOM BUNGALOW. END UNIT TOWNHOME. TWO FULL BATHS MLS# 1091200

$219,900

296 MCMAHON ROAD NICELY TREED LOT. 112 FEET OF FRONTAGE ON REIDS LAKE MLS# 1089637 Charlene Riopelle: 613-433-4082

Need a bigger lot?

An attached garage because you’re tired of scraping snow off your car?

Then come see this 2 bedroom brick home, close to downtown Renfrew.

25 WILSON STREET THIS BRICK BUNGALOW SITS ON A NICE STREET WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN. UPDATED KITCHEN. SPACIOUS DINING ROOM. FORMAL LIVING ROOM AND FAMILY ROOM WITH GAS FURNACE. MLS# 1089302

MLS# 1089397

$178,500

$254,900

Charlene Riopelle: 613-433-4082

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173 BANK STREET

PRICE REDUCED

4 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME. LARGE CORNER LOT. DETACHED GARAGE.

184 JOHN STREET N. FOUR BEDROOM HOME WITH ONE BEDROOM ATTACHED APARTMENT, PLUS A SINGLE CAR HEATED GARAGE. MLS#1072768 Charlene Riopelle: 613-433-4082

Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254

110 OPEONGO ROAD

$48,500

Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681

$164,900

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88 LORNE STREET N.

MLS# 1084855

$139,900

Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681

519 COLERAINE DRIVE 2 BEDROOM, 1600 SQ. FT. HOME WITH 2 CAR GARAGE. FULL ICF BASEMENT. FIREPLACE. ENSUITE BATH IN MASTER BEDROOM. MLS# 1069265

$369,900

Margaret Dubeau: 613-433-1191

1014 GOSHEN ROAD 35 MINUTES TO KANATA. THIS 5 BEDROOM, 3 BATH HOME IS NICELY UPDATED. LARGE FAMILY ROOM. LIVING ROOM WITH PROPANE FIREPLACE. REAR SCREEN ROOM OVERLOOKS 2 ACRES. NICELY TREED. MLS# 1092960 $318,900

Dennis Yakaback: 613-432-0041

BUILDING LOTS READY FOR YOUR NEW HOME! 2 Lots – Calvin Road $19,900 Each 1.32 Acres & 1.03 Acres

GREAT FAMILY HOME IN GREAT LOCATION. 3 BEDROOMS. DETACHED GARAGE. OPEN CONCEPT LIVING AREA. MLS# 1086302

MLS# 1084996

$524,900

49 LORNE STREET

5 Lots – Foresters Falls $39,900 Each 2.94 Acres, 2.71 Acres, 2.56 Acres, 2.60 Acres & 3.29 Acres

Ottawa River Waterfront $189,900 5.6 Acres

Raglan Street One of very few lots in town $74,900 65’ x 99’

Call Vincent Johnston for more information: 613-433-2254

04 Matawatchan Road $175,000 2 Acres on waterfront

302 LISGAR STREET BRICK BUNGALOW, TOTAL OF 4 BEDROOM & 2 BATHS. FINISHED BASEMENT. GAS HEAT, CENTRAL A/C, CENTRAL VAC. MLS# 1086266

$247,750

Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254

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I welcome your weekend call on any listed property

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330 Plaunt Street South,

RENFREW

Ontario K7V 1N3 Metro City Realty Ltd. (Renfrew) Brokerage A locally owned Independent ndependent Member Broker OPEN HOUSE

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HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION and see this custom built 3 bedroom bungalow with me!

You can move in right away!

Proceed on O’Brien Rd to Tim Horton’s – turn north and drive to 57 Otteridge!

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136 ERINDALE AVE.

64 BUTLER RD

Asking $189,900 for this well cared for home on 4 acres, many updates throughout.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

An outstanding custom 4 bedroom, 2 storey home. 3 levels totally finished. 2 and ½ baths (brand new), first level has living and dining rooms, kitchen and eating area overlooking the family room with gas fireplace, attached garage, enclosed rear yard with inground pool and meticulously landscaped for your family’s summer fun. You need to view this to appreciate the care that has been given to this address. Call Helen at 432-0058

00 CLYDE FORKS RD

Beautiful waterfront lot, looking onto the lake.

Older stone foundation already on the property.

Property is full severed with survey on file.

Asking $35,000.

Call Ross Peever 613-433-1123

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2435 THOMPSON RD

16 NADOBNY LANE, THOMPSONHILL An excellent 3-bedroom family home on large spacious lot for children to play. First level has living and dining room and eat in kitchen. Porch and storage at the rear. 1 and1/2 baths.

Call Helen to see it at 432-0058

4272 RIVER ROAD

Located close to town with excellent waterfront.

This 4 bedroom home is impressive! Many updates and excellent shoreline. Central A/C and open concept with wonderful views. MLS# 1069838.

Call David today to view. 613-401-2824.

335 MCLEAN ST.

Asking $139,900 for this spacious three bedroom home in a great neighbourhood.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

41 BONNECHERE ST. N.

2 storey, brick home in excellent state of repair. Eat in kit, DR, LR, mostly hardwood flooring. 2nd floor 4 bdr, 1-4pc bath, full basement, Gas heat, new 1 1/2 car detached garage, large parking area.

Must See. Ross Peever: 613-433-1133

Just completed. 3 bedroom Hi Ranch with a large yard and partly finished lower level. Open concept living with kitchen island and excellent finishes. Large 2 car attached garage and a cement patio at rear of home. Central A/C and efficient propane heat. Full Tarion Warranty. Call David today to view 613-401-2824. MLS# 1083659.

9 ROSS ST., COBDEN

NOW ONLY $99,900 for this three bedroom home on a double corner lot in quiet area of Cobden, spacious rear addition. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

209 FOXDEN STREET

(HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION)

A 2 bedroom garden home with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room, dining room and kitchen; all open concept.

Full basement, paved drive, central air and gas heat. Great location – so close to shopping. Call Helen at 432-0058

488 MULLINS ROAD

70 & 74 SPRINGTOWN BRIDGE RD., SPRINGTOWN

Vinyl sided bungalow which has been totally remodeled in 2010.

Kitchen, living room, dining room, 2 bedrooms and 1 4pc bathroom on the main floor. Finished basement has rec room, 2 bedrooms and 1 3 pc bathroom in the laundry room. Large deck off the dining room, forced air propane furnace with central air. Roof also replaced in 2010. Just move right in. This home is a must see! Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133

D L O

S 45 CHARRON LANE

TOTAL PRIVACY. 739’ of pristine shoreline on 6 acres. Spectacular view of the lake & mountain. Large 3 bedroom home with 2 - 4 piece bathrooms and a detached 3 bay garage. Kitchen, dining room, living room with wood fireplace and sun room. Two separate cottages; include a studio and a work shop. A sauna by the beach with a quiet bay and beautiful sunsets.

Motivated Seller, price reduced! A must see! Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133

142 HARAMIS DR.

A brand-new custom built 2 bedroom bungalow, fully warrantied. Raised ranch design, paved drive on fully landscaped lot. Living, dining and kitchen overlooking the Town of Renfrew!

Call Helen to view at 432-0058

975 CENTENNIAL LAKE ROAD

Over 465’ of frontage on Black Donald Lake in a calm bay.

Lovely 3 bedroom home with heated pool and complete privacy. Paved drive with large heated garage and loft for extra space. Open concept living with wonderful views of lake. Absolute beautiful property. Call David today to view 613-401-2824. MLS# 1072914.

440 MAYHEW STREET

An end unit garden home in excellent state of repair.

One owner and well cared for. Two levels of living space totally finished, raised ranch, 2 bedrooms and living dining and kitchen on main level plus 4 pce bath. Lower level has den/office and family room plus laundry and 2 pce bath. Central air, deck at the rear and private rear yard. Call Helen to see it at 432-0058

DAIRY FARM FOR SALE

451 MAYHEW STREET

234 FOXDEN STREET

Located just off Hall Ave – close to hwy 17 and close to shopping. 3 bedroom bungalow, 2 full baths, 2 levels of family living space, paved drive and double car garage.

Enclosed porch on the south side of the home. Central air and gas heat.

Asking $315,000 for this well-built 3 BR bungalow with added 3 season room and spacious interior, hardwood floors. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319. Call Helen to view at 432-0058 32 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, March 8, 2018

(Turn key operation) 380 acres, 275 tillable, random tile drained. 61.65kg milk quota, large free style barn, double four herring bone parlour. New free style addition for dry cows. An older framed barn updated with newer extension for bred heffers. 3 upright silos, large cement manure pit, several large sheds for machinery or hay. A beautiful 1600 sq ft brick bungalow with garage. Many more details.

Call Ross 613-433-1133.

IDEAL BUILDING LOTS

Two one acre treed building lots for sale on a paved road with excellent access to Hwy 17. Plan your dream home!!

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

Two building lots on the Madawaska River. #70 has 3.95 acres and 626 feet of waterfront - #74 has 4.69 acres and 935 feet of waterfront. Paved road right to the door. Entrance guidelines installed.Drive across the Springtown Bridge to see these two lots!

Call Helen at 432-0058 or David at 401-2824 for information.

LE G A S IN D N E P 78 ACRES

Glasgow Station acreage with mixed bush, laneway already added.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

EST. 2003

13 ACRES ON PUCKER STREET Asking $415,000 for this post and beam 4 BR home minutes from town. A rare opportunity.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319 or Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

SUBDIVISION PHASE 4 CALL HELEN VINCENT FOR PLANS & DETAILS

613-432-0058