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Daffodil Days are here – join the fight against cancer Lucy Hass

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April is Daffodil Month and Ray Beimers, president of the Renfrew chapter of the Canadian Cancer Society, says residents of Renfrew and area can help to support the fight against cancer by purchasing a daffodil lapel pin.

Daffodil Days run March 27, 28 and 29 when volunteers will be selling daffodil pins at businesses across the region, including local banks and Metro and No Frills grocery stores.

Beimers thanks the business community and residents for their ongoing support of this very important cause.

Coin boxes will also be set up at businesses and local banks throughout the month of April.

Beimers says there’s still time to pitch in as a volunteer, selling pins or with

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April’s door-to-door campaign.

“We’re always looking for volunteers for the doorto-door campaign,” says Beimers.

For more information on how you can make a difference in the lives of others as an April volunteer, call Beimers at 613-432-0705.

Beimers, who has been working with the cancer society for almost 20 years, says the annual daffodil campaign raises awareness and brings people together.

Renfrew County has a disproportionately high cancer rate.

Wearing a daffodil pin shows support for the fight against cancer and offers strength and encouragement to family, friends and neighbours living with cancer.

Beimers has a box of 3,500 bright yellow daffodil lapel pins to share.

Donate and wear a pin to show you care.

Ray Beimers invites Renfrew and area residents to join the fight against cancer by purchasing a daffodil pin and volunteering during Daffodil Month.

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April 4 protests over skyrocketing Hydro One bills for Ontario homes and businesses will include one in Renfrew.

Judging by the avalanche of calls and emails local protest organizer Angela Burgess has received, fol-

lowing stories this month in The Renfrew Mercury and Arnprior Chronicle-Guide, there should be a healthy and boisterous turnout.

The offices of local MPP John Yakabuski and MP Cheryl Gallant have also been besieged with complaints over the high Hydro One bills.

The Friday demonstration will

start with a march from the Service Ontario centre on Plaunt Street at 1 p.m. to Low Square in front of Renfrew town hall.

Speakers will include Burgess, fellow Horton Township resident Sherri Sexton and MPP Yakabuski, who is scheduled to speak at 2 p.m.

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News - There will be three or four new faces on the seven-member Renfrew council after October’s municipal election.

And businesswoman and community volunteer Arlene Jamieson wants to be part of that new wave.

Jamieson, who calls the need for economic development a major issue in the campaign, says she’ll bring to council 25 years in sales and plenty of community volunteer experience. “I think I can add a lot,� says Jamieson, who believes a new council is “going to bring a fresh spirit, a fresh set of eyes, fresh thoughts and a fresh way of doing things.�

She says there are basically three types of people – those who sit at home and watch parades on TV; those who stand outside their car and take part by watching and talking to people; STEVE NEWMAN/METROLAND and those who are in the parade. “I’m always going to be one of those people Community volunteer and businesswoman Arlene Jamieson is seeking a berth on Renwho are in the parade,� says Jamieson. “That’s frew council. just who I am.�

Jamieson, who runs her own businesses, Venture Interiors and South Exposure, describes herself as efficient, direct and well-organized.

More than two months into the election campaign, conversations and social media are telling her the community is saying “it’s time for a change� in council’s make-up. “If we change council, I think the dynamics

Lewis wants to help town grow and prosper council

Councillor-candidate Arlene Jamieson, who calls the need for economic development a major issue in the campaign, says she’ll bring to council 25 years in sales and plenty of community volunteer experience. of the town will change,� she says. “If there’s more working together with different organizations (such as the BIA, Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce and Renfrew Industrial Commission), the public is going to see this (and become engaged).�

Jamieson sits on the county’s Ottawa Valley Tourist Association board of directors and is a member of Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums.

She says her main interests are business, community volunteer work, friends and family.

She credits daughter Jacqueline, whose son is Jamieson’s only grandchild, for planting the idea to run for council. “I want to make his life better in Renfrew,� says Jamieson, who also enjoys gardening and reading.

She has enjoyed biographies on Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Jim Treliving and Arlene Dickinson, and particularly enjoys books by Jodi Picoult.

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News - A retired military flight engineer who worked 17 years in search-and-rescue, Greg Lewis has lived in five provinces and several Renfrew County communities. But he calls Renfrew home, after coming here after retiring in 2009.

Home is where you lay your hat, says Lewis, 53. “It (Renfrew) is home, and I’d like to see it grow and prosper.�

Motivation to seek a position as town councillor came from his girlfriend’s 11-year-old daughter. She wondered where she’d work when she grows up, considering the lack of local industry. “I didn’t know what to say,� admits Lewis, who got to thinking this was his chance to play a role in Renfrew’s future.

Lewis, who also has two adult-age children, says council and staff could do a better job dealing with certain aspects of town development.

He cites the loss of George Jackson Toyota to Horton Township. He also notes the elimination of town staff, but subsequent hiring of bylaw-enforcement personnel, when parking meters were discontinued.

From talking to residents, he says there’s a sense of economic unrest.

If elected, Lewis says he’d bring patience, endurance, passion, a sense of humour, and varied work and volunteer experiences.

He says he’s just a guy who wants to make a difference and bring some new business to town. He’s also lucky to be alive.

During a 1991 search-and-rescue search for missing cross-country skiers, their helicopter lost power and crashed, killing one crewmate and leaving Lewis with a broken arm, torn ligaments and other injuries.

After moving to Arnprior in the mid 1990s to work at Boeing, his girlfriend was killed in a car crash in 1996 and his father died of cancer in 1998.

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Greg Lewis says he’d like to bring his work and volunteer experiences to council to help Renfrew prosper.

Lewis says a sense of humour and experiences have helped him get past those challenging times.

He has also helped others and enjoyed camaraderie through volunteer activities.

A past volunteer fireman in Foresters Falls and Renfrew, he’s the bowlathon chairman for Sand Point Royal Orange Lodge (that fundraises for Renfrew Victoria Hospital’s dialysis unit) and a member of Renfrew Royal Arch, Eastern Star, Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School’s yard enhancement committee and the Canadian daschund rescue program. Lewis also enjoys hunting, fishing and camping.

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News - The annual Ottawa Valley Tourism Conference and AGM will be held Tuesday, April 29 at Calabogie Highlands Golf Resort.

Communication is the focus of this year’s conference and will feature informative sessions and the chance for business participants to win free photography sessions, graphic design consultations and advertising opportunities.

Register before April 12 to attend the conference and be entered into a draw to win a full page ad in Ottawa Outdoors Magazine, valued at over $2,000. “Ottawa Outdoors Magazine has come on as a big sponsor of our annual Ottawa Valley Tour-

ism Conference,� says Christine Mitchell, communication co-ordinator. “Eligible conference registrants will be entered into a door prize for a full page ad in the quarterly magazine, valued at over $2,000. This is a great tiein with our conference theme Back to the Future in Communications.

In keeping with that theme, a presentation on Media Communications in the 21st Century will be given by Jamie Bramburger, manager of community and student services at Algonquin College’s Waterfront Campus in Pembroke.

Other conference bonuses include interactive table-top sessions.

Participants will have the option of joining a session on

Media Releases versus Media Advisories, Grant Writing or the Power of Social Media. All sessions will be led by Algonquin College instructors. “The goal of the table-top sessions is to give our members and conference participants practical working tips and templates that they can easily incorporate into the everyday promotion of their tourism businesses,� said Mitchell. “It’s about getting back to the basics of creating those key partnerships with the media and communicating your message effectively.�

The day will also feature presentation of the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association’s inaugural tourism awards, the Marilyn Alexander Tourism Champion Award and the OVTA Business

of Distinction Award.

The event is sponsored by Metroland Media: The Renfrew Mercury and Arnprior Chronicle-Guide, Calabogie Highlands Golf Resort, myFM radio, Ottawa Outdoors Magazine, the Daily Observer, Michael Moncion Photography, Framing and Art Gallery, Present Photography, Creative Spark Graphic Design, GoldFish Communications Inc., and Calabogie and Area Business Association, and supported by the Ontario’s Highlands Tourism Organization.

Registration is now open. The cost of $75 for OVTA members and $90 for non-members includes all sessions, lunch and refreshments. For more registration or membership information, visit www.ottawavalley. travel or call 1-800-757-6580.

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News - There’s no other place he’d rather live.

And, as a mayoral candidate, Tom Anderson says he brings council experience, love and knowledge of the community, and a desire to see it prosper.

The Renfrew native, who has lived here all his life except for a college stint, has been elected to four terms as town councillor. “If one is to lead, obviously you need to know about the bones of the operation,� he says. “I’ve worked with three mayors (Howard Haramis, Sandi Heins and Bill Ringrose) and I definitely learned from all three of them. “I am running for the office of mayor to best utilize my experience in sales, leadership and municipal operational challenges,� adds Anderson, 58. “I see the position as a leader and team builder to help guide council in all areas of municipal governance.�

Having heard the criticisms about the condition of local streets, Anderson says a lot of old infrastructure needs attention, but the town has carefully invested municipal, provincial and federal money, when avail-

able, and will continue to do so.

In eight years, there’s been $50 million investment in infrastructure renewal, he says.

In the next four-year term, Anderson says council’s focus needs to be on asset management. He notes the importance of the recent $1.9 million grant for Hwy. 132 repairs, and renewal work in recent years on such streets as Barr, June, Prince, Duke and Fortington.

A lumber sales representative for Renfrew Home Hardware Building Centre, he has worked there 13 years. The former real estate agent also worked for Woodworks of Renfrew and Cashway Building Centres.

He enjoys his affiliations with Renfrew Presbyterian Church and the Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums, and reads “mainly council stuff� and historical fiction.

He is also a two-time president and life member of Renfrew Royal Canadian Legion, and son of a Second World War tank operator. A big part of his life has been the Legion, where he says he has gained friendships and learned more about diplomacy and parliamentary procedure.

He and wife Gayle have STEVE NEWMAN/METROLAND three adult-age children and one Tom Anderson is seeking a fifth term on Renfrew council, and grandchild. first as mayor.

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Constance Bay resident opens pawn shop in Renfrew David Johnston

News - Renfrew has a new outlet for used and new merchandise of all kinds.

A Constance Bay family has opened a Howard’s Buy, Sell, Trade store in downtown Renfrew. Aaron Guimond will operate the outlet at 350 Raglan St. with members of his family.

A ‘soft’ opening on March 1 saw steady traffic through the bright, spacious location. “We are very happy to be here and excited about the business opportunity in Renfrew,” said Guimond at the opening.

The store will offer just about anything for sale, as customers may sell, pawn or trade items that will end up on the shelves.

“We are bringing in stock from other stores and suppliers every day,” said Guimond. “We hope to have a lot more stuff for sale in the coming weeks.”

As it was, the opening saw customers checking out musical products such as guitars, amplifiers, strings and accessories as well as a violin, keyboard, harmonicas, cameras, stereo equipment, a huge assortment of video games and movies, X-Box game stations, power tools, laptops, computers and much more.

“There is a little of everything is a shop like this,” said Guimond. “We hope that people in Renfrew will drop in to say hi regularly and check out what’s on sale. It will constantly be changing.”

The store will be open seven days a week, Monday to Wednesday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday noon to 5 p.m.

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Aaron Guimond of Constance Bay has opened a Howard’s Buy, Sell, Trade store at 350 Raglan St. in Renfrew. Helping him on opening day March 1 were Howard’s district franchise manager Lisa Fredericks and Aaron’s wife Sue. hours as we get familiar with shopping patterns in town.”

The store is also a gold and silver exchange

centre. Guimond will buy gold and silver items for cash or will offer an in-store credit that can be used on purchases.

Though the store will offer a pawn service where customers can get instant cash to put items on hold for 30 days, Guimond says they will not offer consignment sales.

“We will buy just about anything that has a resale value, but there are absolutely no holds for gold or silver.”

When an item is pawned, the customer agrees to leave the goods as collateral against cash received at the time of signing a contract.

All items left as collateral become the property of Howard’s on the day after expiration of the contract. All agreements can be renewed at the discretion of management.

Pawned items are subject to a 20 per cent stocking fee monthly, plus two per cent interest on the principle cash value. The stocking fee covers the overhead cost of holding the item as well as insurance.

Customers will be called prior to the end of a contract to see if they want the item back or if they want to extend or terminate the collateral agreement.

Customers must also provide official photo ID and may be asked for proof of ownership on items offered for collateral contracts.

“I always wanted a business that my family could be part of,” said Guimond.

“When this opportunity came along, we jumped at it, as Renfrew is a great town and didn’t have this kind of service available,” he said.

Guimond is setting up a website so customers can check inventory online.

“We should have the website soon, but for now people will have to drop in.”

The store can be reached at 613-432-6444.

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Angela Burgess, organizer of Renfrew’s April 4 demonstration, is incensed over skyrocketing Hydro One bills, like this one for her KOA Kampground business.

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Burgess believes others will also have plenty to say about the high number of Hydro One bills that are five or 10 times higher than normal billing amounts.

Hydro One’s skyrocketing prices coincide with the installation of so-called smart meters across the province and a change in Hydro One’s billing system last year, says Burgess.

A priority on the Renfrew protest’s agenda will be a fivepart request to the Ontario Liberal government to fix the situation. “This is literally catastrophic,� says Burgess, who was an outspoken opponent of Clean Water Act changes by the government about a decade ago.

FIVE DEMANDS

“Five demands are at the apex of our (current) argument,� says Burgess.

A Horton Township resident and owner of KOA Kampground, she says her home and business bills have spiralled out of control along with those of several other Renfrew County residents.

The first two demands will be to remove the harmonized sales tax (HST) from all homeheating and electrical bills and the creation of equal delivery charges on Hydro One bills for all customers.

The third demand is for equalization of debt retirement charges on all Hydro One bills,

instead of linking those charges to hydro consumption.

The fourth demand calls for the removal of all smart meters in rural Ontario.

Too many horror stories have been heard about preposterously high bills, explains Burgess.

She insists that the communication links needed to properly read the smart meters can’t be in place if portions of regions already lack Wi-Fi or cellular-phone service. “My meter faces a bush,� said Burgess, who calls her Hydro One bills worrisome and mind-boggling.

The fifth demand is for a forensic audit of Hydro One’s new billing program, which Burgess says was implemented last summer.

Burgess also plans to attend Horton council April 1 to provide an update about the demonstration.

Burgess says the high Hydro One bills are a problem across the Ottawa Valley and in many other regions of Ontario.

year.

In the past, Burgess says she has written letters to elected officials, but she’s convinced that letter-writing doesn’t work.

So, she’s asking others who have experienced much-higher-than-normal Hydro One bills to join the protest.

Burgess says she knows some people literally can’t pay their bills because, in some instances, they’re higher than their mortgage or rent payments.

Burgess has also heard from Donna Burns, president of the Ontario Landowners Association Renfrew County chapter.

Burns’s email letter of March 13 recommends that anyone with automatic payment withdrawal to pay Hydro One bills stop the payments until Hydro One officials “come up with an acceptable solution for all Ontarians.�

Burgess encourages area residents to attend the Fridayafternoon demonstration at Low Square to express their displeasure.

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Local examples aren’t difficult to find. Burgess sorts through numerous bills or complaints, in her kitchen, that have been sent to her by Ottawa Valley residents.

An example is a Pakenham pensioner whose winter monthly bills have jumped from less than $400 to more than $1,000. Another example is Burgess’s own business, whose yearly bills continue to rise, with most of those increases happening in the past

She is among those who have received Hydro One’s recent letters of apology, but she says much more than an apology is in order.

A solution is needed, stresses Burgess.

To learn more about the April 4 protests, Burgess recommends visits to the Facebook link at Ontariohydroprotestottawavalley.

Protest sites that day include Barry’s Bay, Perth, Carleton Place and Pembroke.

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Workshop Wednesday, April 3 on place-based cultural tourism Byron Hermann CABA President

News - A workshop on place-based cultural tourism will be held at the Community Centre in Calabogie on Thursday, April 3 from 7 to 9 p.m.

The event is part of the Tourism Destination Development Partnership Program partnership between the Ontario’s Highlands Tourism Organization, Greater Madawaska Township and the Calabogie and Area Business Association.

The workshop will provide information about the future direction Calabogie and area could take in the development of cultural tourism and how our community could benefit from this initiative.

Feature speaker Steven Thorne is recognized as one of Canada’s, and indeed one of the world’s, foremost experts in this field.

Thorne will arrive in the area April 1 to start his assessment and on April 2, 3 and 4 he will meet one-on-one for interviews with interested

stakeholders, municipal and organization representatives and visit local cultural venues to gather more information about the current cultural landscape During the April 3 evening conference, Thorne will present his work on place-based cultural tourism and how it could apply to the development of our area as a cultural tourism destination.

The information and stakeholder input session is an opportunity for people to learn more about our cultural tourism potential and to provide input towards the future direction.

Light refreshments will be served. For more information or to RSVP, contact Byron Hermann at 613-752-1585.

Here are some good reasons to attend: • To contribute your thoughts and ideas to a collective vision and plan for cultural tourism growth.

• To help identify what we are doing now, what it is doing for us and how we can be prepared for the future.

• To explore how your business can benefit through engagement in the future direction for cultural tourism.

Benefits include: • A collective vision and plan for tourism and community growth in the Township of Greater Madawaska and area.

• Begin to forecast how your business fits into the future direction for tourism in the county.

• An opportunity to provide input into the implementation process After the visit to the Township of Greater Madawaska and surrounding area, Steven Thorne of Team Tourism Consulting, http://www. team-tourism.com/associates/stevent.asp, will provide a summary of his conversations and observations designed to guide our next steps towards the development of this area as a Cultural Tourism Destination through new experiences, promotion and investment.

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Gather a team of friends, family, or co-workers for a night of excitement and FUN by testing your knowledge of Canada, Pop Culture, Local History and all things trivia!

As Horton does not have an agreement with the Renfrew Public Library Board, our residents must purchase an annual Library Membership.

Horton residents who bring in a receipt to the Municipal Office for their 2014 Renfrew Library Membership will be reimbursed $25.

DOG TAGS - 2014

Where: Horton Community Centre, 1005 Castleford Rd.

DOG TAGS ARE FOR SALE

When: Saturday, April 12, 2014.

AT THE TOWNSHIP OFFICE 2253 Johnston Road, Renfrew, Ontario 613 432 6271

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Be Creative and pick a theme for your team!

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Costumes are encouraged.

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EDITORIAL

Natural gas hike tip of the iceberg when it comes to energy costs Opinion - Oh, oh, it’s really going to hit the fan now.

Enbridge Gas is asking for approval to hike natural gas rates 40 per cent. Not in some distant future time, but effective April 1 (no fooling). When you add in extra taxes, the increase on homeowners will be more like 50 per cent.

The utility says the long, cold winter has boosted demand for gas, thereby raising rates.

Funny, when we had mild winters the prices didn’t go down that much, if at all.

The gas hike could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back. That along with dramatically rising hydro rates. Even folks in towns and cities with their own utilities that have so far softened the blow are opening their latest hydro bills to discover 50 per cent increases.

People forced to buy their elec-

tricity exclusively from Hydro One have been crying fowl since the start of winter. The cold weather mixed with rising electricity rates (for a variety of reasons), clumsy new Hydro One billing processes and abysmal customer service has sparked a rural revolution against energy costs.

The offices of both our MP and MPP have been deluged by complaints by constituents who have either been mucked around by their energy providers or can’t afford to pay their bills.

While Hydro One has been the main target, many rural folks are also mighty cheesed off with the propane companies, as they have raised rates and failed to provide enough gas for shivering consumers. Adding to the misery is a shortage of firewood in some areas.

This is not a luxury item we’re talking about here. Energy is a ne-

cessity, made even more important by the extreme weather that is becoming more and more common.

The growing energy price protest, fueled by angry campaigns on social media, is building toward a day of protest April 4, with demonstrations planned in many small communities around Ontario, including Renfrew and Carleton Place, and at several politicians’ offices.

With the disclosure that natural gas rates are going up significantly in the next couple of weeks coupled with the dramatically rising hydro rates, the discontent is going to balloon.

It will no longer be only a few rural voices crying in the wilderness about energy costs. They are about to be joined in the protests by urban residents, who rely on natural gas and electricity for their creature comforts. That outrage should make

for some extreme politician discomfort.

People tend to reasonable and not to complain if prices ease upwards in concert with the cost-of-living. But it hardly seems reasonable to be suddenly paying 50 or even 100 per cent more to keep yourself from freezing.

Especially when you’re struggling on a fixed income to keep up with rising water bills, more expensive gasoline, and new and expanded fees in a variety of areas.

It’s hard to swallow when the $100,000 public service salary list comes out and it includes thousands of Hydro One employees. We don’t begrude the hardy souls who go out in all types of weather to repair downed lines and get our power back. But it’s difficult to be sympathetic with all the administrators enjoying warm, plush offices in Toronto and Ottawa when you’re trying to decide wheth-

er to pay the hydro bill or buy groceries. And it’s hard to sympathize when you hear about Hydro workers retiring or laid off only to be brought back on contract costing taxpayers even more money. Hydro One needs to get its act together.

And the politicians should quit blaming each other and get together to tackle what is becoming a serious problem. The higher the cost of energy rises, the more taxes the senior levels of government rake in. They should be using some of that money to help citizens struggling to pay their energy bills with some sort of rebate program or other assistance.

For most, this isn’t a protest of fat cats upset over losing their privileged lifestyles. These are concerns of people genuinely worried about being able to afford an essential service.

The politicians need to heed their cries.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

An outrageous breach of privacy To the editor: Opinion - I am very concerned about the government of Canada spying on citizens – as has been revealed by independent inquiry.

Apparently, taxpayer money and extraordinarily expensive resources (to the tune of billions) are being misused to spy on ordinary Canadians, without warrant or specific and justifiable purpose.

According to the research, the batch data (data from everyone rather than from specific individuals) collected by the spy agency known as the CSEC includes financial information, medical history, sexual orientation, religious and political beliefs,

travel history, and more.

The CSEC also illegally allows foreign governments to access our private information.

As a result, we are each personally more vulnerable to identity theft and to attacks by cyber criminals.

The information could also be used by political parties to target persons of a different political persuasion in Robocall-style election tampering.

A previous online-spying bill presented by Vic Toews has already been stopped by citizen protests.

Now, Bill C-13 is intended to give our telecom providers immunity for handing over to the CSEC our private information without a warrant, thus

appearing to “legitimize” this outrageous breach of privacy and public trust.

I urge everyone to write to their respective MP to demand a halt to this treacherous behaviour on the part of the public officials who are supposed to be protecting rather than violating our privacy, our legal and constitutional rights, and our democracy.

For more information, you can also check out OurPrivacy.ca I encourage each and every Canadian to learn more about our right to privacy at OurPrivacy.ca Allison Azulay Renfrew

Only the wealthiest part of population benefits from reduced postal service To the editor: Opinion - Canada Post’s already somewhat sketchy service in Burnstown is being reduced even more.

On weekdays the office will open at 9:30 a.m. rather than 9 a.m. and close at 5:30 p.m. rather than 5:45 p.m.

It will not be open on Satur-

days at all.

Since virtually everyone in the village works away from the immediate area and commutes to Arnprior, Ottawa or Pembroke, the truncated hours will make it extremely difficult for most to access the post office.

It doesn’t take much effort

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This, of course, benefits the wealthiest part of the population most and the poorest little or not at all.

Then when the next slump occurs, the government faces

a deficit which cannot be cushioned by the surplus accumulated in good times because the tax cut eliminated it.

So the government then cuts back on existing services because “we cannot afford them.”

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Domestic violence a serious, all-too-common crime, says local OPP Renfrew OPP detachment

News - Of 174 calls for service received during a recent week, Renfrew OPP officers responded to four domestic disputes. One male was charged with assault.

Domestic violence is a serious and all-too-common crime in our society.

Domestic violence is defined as an incident of violence or threat of violence that may occur between two people who are involved, or have been involved, in an intimate relationship. It may include physical or sexual force, harassing behaviour, emotional or psychological abuse, or verbal disputes. • Each year, over 40,000 arrests in Canada result from domestic violence — that’s about 12 per cent of all violent crime in Canada. Since only 22 per cent of all incidents are reported to the police, the real number of victims is much higher • Most men are not abusive to their families. However, when domestic violence does occur, the victims are overwhelmingly female.

be sent to the registered owner of the vehicle advising of the complaint.

Please continue to call the OPP if you have concerns about the unsafe driving of a motorist. The number to call 24 hours a day to speak to a police dispatcher is 1-888-310-1122 .

On Thursday, March 20 at about 8:15 a,m. an officer was stopped on Highway 60 with a motorist and the emergency lights on his cruiser were activated.

Another motorist passed a vehicle that was slowing down for the officer and proceeded to pass the officer without slowing down. A 44-year-old woman from Pembroke was stopped and charged for the offence of failing to slow for a stopped emergency vehicle. The charge comes with a total fine of $490 and three demerit points.

On Monday, March 17 a motorist was stopped on O’Brien Road in Renfrew at 10:30 a.m. for failing to wear a seatbelt. The officer then located open alcohol in the vehicle. A man from McNab-Braeside Township was issued a ticket for not wearing a seatbelt and having open liquor in a vehicle.

TRAFFIC COMPLAINTS IMPAIRED DRIVER

Each week the OPP in Renfrew respond to complaints received from the public concerning the erratic driving of motorists in our community.

Complaints range from speeding vehicles, unsafe passing and reports of people using hand-held cell phones while driving and possible impaired drivers. If the police are not in a position to intercept and stop the suspect vehicle a warning letter can

On Saturday, March 15 at 5:25 p.m. police stopped a vehicle in Renfrew for a traffic offence.

Open liquor was seized from the vehicle and a 19-year-old male driver from Laurentian Valley Township failed a roadside alcohol screening test. He was arrested and transported to the detachment for further breath tests. He was charged with impaired

driving and driving over 80 mgs.

He was released from custody on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on April 16.

Const. Troy Dobbie investigated.

SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATION

Police are investigating after a male reported being sexually assaulted several years ago. The investigation is in the early stages and Det.-Constable Wendy Saunders is leading the investigation.

THEFTS

Several vehicles were entered while parked overnight in Arnprior recently.

Some were locked, others left unlocked overnight.

All vehicles had some type of valuable stolen which had been left inside the vehicle, including loose change, golf clubs and an iPhone. Please remove valuables from your vehicle so you don’t become a victim of theft.

A bike was stolen from outside the library in Arnprior. The bike went missing between 2:30 and 4 p.m. on Monday, March 17. The bike is described as a yellow and red BMX Minnelli 18 speed.

Crime Stoppers Pembroke-Renfrew County believes someone may have information that could assist police in solving these crimes.

If you have information on any criminal offence that results in charges being laid, you qualify for an

You can help make recycling in the Township work even better by preparing your recycling to make the process more efficient and litter free.

Even by taking small steps to increase the number of items you recycle by 10%, it will keep more than 400 tonnes of waste out of our landfill, and generate more revenue to reduce future waste management costs.

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VICTIM SERVICES

The Renfrew OPP thanks Victim Services of Renfrew County for all they do for victims of crimes and tragedies in our communities. Victim services volunteers are available to provide on-site immediate assistance through police or fire referrals.

These services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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Call Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 735-8477 or tollfree at 1-800-222-8477. You could help solve a crime. All tips remain anonymous and you will not have to attend court.

Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display. Its telephones are answered 24 hours a day. Visit the website www.valleytips.ca.

Use blue boxes or similar sized containers; do not use garbage containers, garbage or clear bags.

Only shredded paper can be placed in a tied clear plastic bag.

Corrugated Cardboard and Box board (cereal, tissue, etc.) should be flattened and tie in bundles of 24"x24"x8"or smaller and placed beside the blue box.

Newspapers, Magazines & Junk Mail, writing paper and all paper products should be bundled and tied with string and placed beside the blue box. (Litter free) Plastic film including grocery and bread bags should be stuffed into one bag and secured. (Litter free) Do not include motor oil, pesticide or herbicide containers.

Do not include mirrors, window glass, light bulbs or broken glass

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CALL FOR COMMITTEE MEMBER The Township of Greater Madawaska is seeking a qualified ratepayer to participate in a volunteer capacity on the K&P Management Advisory Committee.

The representative must own property abutting the K&P Trail in the Township of Greater Madawaska. The committee meets once per year. The purpose of the committee is to design and undertake a public involvement process and to make recommendations to the County’s Development and Property Committee pertaining to the use and management of the abandoned K&P Corridor between Calabogie and Renfrew.

All interested persons are requested to submit a letter of interest clearly marked as to the contents no later than April 1, 2014 to: Allison Holtzhauer CAO Clerk-Treasurer PO Box 180, 19 Parnell St. Calabogie ON K0J 1H0 613-752-2222 aholtzhauer@greatermadawaska.com

TENDER INFORMATION

REQUEST FOR QUOTE NO. PW 04-2014 Grinding of Construction, demolition, wood and other waste at the Mt. St. Patrick Landfill Site Closing Date: Tuesday, April 1st, 2014 at 1:00 p.m.

Sealed in an envelope and clearly marked RFQ NO. PW04-2014 and addressed to Allison Holtzhauer, CAO Clerk-Treasurer PO Box 180, 19 Parnell St. Calabogie ON K0J 1H0 Packages are available at the Township Office located at 19 Parnell St., Calabogie and on our website www.greatermadawaska.com

RECYCLING INFORMATION Effective April 1st, 2014 ONLY WHITE STYROFOAM WILL BE ACCEPTED AS RECYCLING AT THE TRANSFER STATIONS

White Styrofoam, including cups, plates, egg cartons, meat trays, rigid packaging, can be placed in your container recycling (glass, plastics, metal, etc.).

Please remove all tape, absorbent pads and plastic wrap (discard with garbage) and food.

Non-acceptable items include coloured Styrofoam (i.e. yellow meat tray), Styrofoam packing peanuts, and Styrofoam insulation, which will go in the garbage.

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or visit the website at www.rcialumni.ca That same weekend there is another RCI reunion, starting Friday night and wrapping up Saturday.

This reunion is for all students who started Grade 9 in 1979-80 through to and including the fall of 1988-89.

This reunion will be held Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April 26 at the AFAC Wing, the old rink. Registration is Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. with a meetand-greet from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Wing.

On Saturday, April 26 the former students will meet in the cafe-

RCI Reunions

News - Two reunions are on the horizon for graduates of Renfrew Collegiate Institute.

Former students from the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s of Renfrew Collegiate Institute and Renfrew Collegiate and Vocational School are invited to a reunion gathering on Saturday, April 26 at the Renfrew Legion, 30 Raglan St., Renfrew.

Registration, coffee and sweets, memorabilia and conversation starts at 10:30 a.m. with a hot buffet lunch provided 12:30

to 1:30 p.m. A music program will follow from 2 to 3 p.m. and then visiting from 3 to 5 p.m. The Renfrew Legion is fully accessible, so don’t let wheelchairs and walkers prevent you from meeting former classmates Tours of the new RCI facilities can be arranged.

For more information, call Lynn Clelland at 613-432-6317

Be your own boss

them with the tools necessary to succeed and provide handson business training and mentoring. The program provides awards to help students between the ages of 15 to 29 in school and returning to school to start and operate their own business throughout the summer months.

The successful students can receive up to $1,500 for business start-up costs and up to $1,500 upon returning to school in the fall, receive at least 12 hours of business training, and have the opportunity to meet with mentors for support and advice. Go online

News – Students looking for summer employment may want to try a different approach than working for someone else and become their own boss instead.

For all of those entrepreneurial students out there, why not think about starting your own summer business and becoming your own boss?

Summer Company is an Ontario government program that is in place to motivate and educate students to possibly choose entrepreneurship as a viable career option; equip

teria at RCI for tours of the new facilities at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Meet the teachers from 12 noon to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 2 p.m. in the cafeteria.

From 4 to 5:30 p.m. there will be registration for those who didn’t register on Friday at the Wing.

The buffet meal catered by Schmidt’s will begin at 6 p.m.

From 8:30 p.m. to 1 a.m., dance the night away with Dandee Music (Danny Dubeau). For registration or questions, contact Anne MacNeil at eamacl2@gmail.com Hope to see you there!

Tell all your friends!

at www.ontario.ca/summercompany to get program details and complete the application. Write a business plan for your business idea; it’s easier than you think. The Summer Company website has a business plan template that will provide a guideline and show you what information should be included in the plan.

The deadline is May 23, 2014 or before if the program reaches capacity.

The local program is run through Enterprise Renfrew County. For more information call 613-432-6848 or 613735-8224.

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10:30am: “No-Till Residue Management, Cover Crops & Planter Maintenance” Eric Kaiser Shares his Experience 1:00pm: “Marketing Strategies in an Unstable Market” Crystal Ball Perspectives Dwight Foster & Jeff Guy, North Gower Grain

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Call us today for your personal tour of the campus or to talk about how our Motive Power Technician program can get your career rolling.

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There’s a real community feel at these residences. While you’re welcome to spend time in your suite catching up on a novel, you’re also encouraged to take part in many activities offered including Tai Chi, euchre, interactive gaming

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You’ll also reap many other benefits including a weekly housekeeping and linen service, complimentary shuttle service, free laundry facilities, fitness room, guest parking, billiards lounge, and the list goes on.

Your misconceptions about retirement living will disappear in a hurry when you choose these residences. You can even choose a trial stay if you’re still not sure.

Oh, and one last thing – this one is huge – both residences are part of Holiday Retirement, which has a network of 300 residences in the U.S. and Canada. The company’s travel program allows residents to enjoy the same comfort in another residence location at no extra cost!

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Ottawa/Gatineau Mensans invite you to take the test on Saturday, April 5 in Ottawa. For more info, check out the Mensa Canada website.

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That means you can do things on your schedule, and eat the exceptional food you’re used to having. More specifically, you can expect three delicious meals per day prepared by professional chefs, all to be enjoyed in a spacious dining room with new friends.

Roast Beef on a Bun at Noon: Thursday & Friday

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Shirley-Ann Holley, second from left, is the Renfrew and area March door-to-door campaign co-ordinator with the Kidney Foundation, with her three daughters, Caroline, Delaney and Hannah, who are area captains.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada is 50 News - The Renfrew and Area March Door to Door Campaign for the Kidney Foundation is well underway.

If you have not had someone at your door collecting for the Kidney Foundation, and would like to make a donation, please contact area co-ordinator Shirley-Ann Holley at 613432-4332.

For 50 years, the Kidney Foundation of Canada has

been working to reduce the burden of kidney disease through funding and stimulating innovative research; providing education and support; promoting access to high quality health care; and increasing public awareness and commitment to advancing kidney health and organ donation.

Since 1964, national fundraising campaigns have allowed the Kidney Foundation

of Canada to contribute millions of dollars to research, and to provide services to individuals living with chronic kidney disease and related conditions.

The most recent statistics show that one in 10 Canadians has kidney disease and millions more are at risk.

To ďŹ nd out if you are at risk, take the online assessment at www.kidney.ca/risk.

Hike for Hospice Sunday, May 4 from Presbyterian Church Hospice Renfrew

News - On Sunday, May 4, people from across Renfrew County will participate in the annual Hike for Hospice Palliative Care, hosted by Hospice Renfrew at the Renfrew Presbyterian Church, 460 Raglan St. S. in Renfrew.

Registration is set to begin at 1 p.m. with the hike to follow at 2 p.m.

Refreshments will be served shortly after the hike.

Once again this year, the theme is It Takes A Team.

Hospice Renfrew would like to celebrate our service clubs by encouraging team participation.

Participants are encouraged to come dressed in club colours and outďŹ ts to show their team spirit!

Individuals are also encour-

aged to come out and take part in this fun family event.

Every hiker will be given a ticket for a 51-inch Samsung plasma TV donated by Utronki’s Appliance and TV Sales.

There will also be a prize for the team with the highest pledge amount as a team!

This is a major fundraiser for Hospice Renfrew and this year our goal is to raise $55,000.

Every dollar raised stays in our community to directly offset operational costs of the hospice and allow comprehensive end-of-life care to families across Renfrew County, completely free of charge.

As one family member recently commented, “We are fortunate to have a facility like Hospice Renfrew available to us when necessary. The Hospice not only takes care of the

patient but also provides comfort to the family. Just knowing that our loved ones are in a comfortable friendly environment helps the family in difďŹ cult timesâ€?

Hospice Renfrew is working to ensure that more Canadians, especially in Renfrew County, receive the end-of-life care they and their families need.

Hike for Hospice Palliative Care pledge forms are now available at RBC in Renfrew and the Hospice Renfrew OfďŹ ce.

For more information, please contact Hospice Renfrew at 613-433-3993, or visit our website at www.hospicerenfrew.ca To learn more about the Hike for Hospice Palliative Care, you may also visit www. hikeforhospicerenfrew.ca

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330 MOODIE DRIVE - OTTAWA 2014 CHRYSLER 200

2014 CHRYSLER 200

Autostart included 20,374 kms Stk#cc1799

Autostart included 23,386 kms Stk#cc1798

CASH PRICE

$17,899

EX DAILY RENTAL

CASH PRICE

$17,899

EX DAILY RENTAL

2013 TOYOTA COROLLA CE

2013 KIA RIO LX+

Power Group, 27,245 kms, CASH PRICE Stk#cc1806

$16,990

EX DAILY RENTAL

40,683 kms, Stk#cc1591 CASH PRICE

$13,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

2013 Mazda3 GS SKY

2013 FORD FIESTA

2013 FORD FIESTA

Leather, Moonroof, 11,349 kms Stk#cc1769

46,226 kms, Stk#cc1699

43,888 kms, Stk#cc1729

CASH PRICE

$18,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

CASH PRICE

CASH PRICE

$13,950

$13,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

2013 DODGE CARAVAN

2013 DODGE CARAVAN

2013 CHRYSLER 300 S

47,809 kms, Stk#cc1760

37,830 kms, Stk#cc1762

Hemi, Leather, Moonroof, NAV 23,670 kms, 13,893 kms, Stk#cc1732 Stk#cc1739 CASH PRICE

CASH PRICE

$18,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

CASH PRICE

$18,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

$29,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

2013 CHRYSLER 200

2012 NISSAN SENTRA

2012 MITSUBISHI RVR

2012 MAZDA 3

58,262 kms, Stk#cc1746

46,071 kms, Stk#cc1672

21,313 kms, Stk#cc1655

74,009 kms, Stk#6135X

$14,150

EX DAILY RENTAL

CASH PRICE

$14,210

EX DAILY RENTAL

$20,990

EX DAILY RENTAL

2011 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN STOW & GO

4x4, 36,950 kms Stk#cc1801

28,787 kms Stk#1792

$23,400

PRE-OWNED

CASH PRICE

$15,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

EX DAILY RENTAL

2013 HYUNDAI SONATA GL

47,007 kms, Stk#cc1750

42,289 kms, Stk#cc1803

CASH PRICE

$17,450 2013 DODGE JOURNEY SXT 23,166 kms, Stk#cc1721

CASH PRICE

$11,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

2011 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE GTP

Leather, Moonroof, Manual Transmission 36,855 kms, CASH PRICE Stk#cc1573A

$17,950

PRE-OWNED

$21,995

PRE-OWNED

CASH PRICE

$14,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

CASH PRICE

$14,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

4x4, Leather, 78,445 kms Stk#cc1790 CASH PRICE

$35,490

EX DAILY RENTAL

2011 LINCOLN MKX 67,391 kms, Stk#cc1785

CASH PRICE

$14,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

2012 TOYOTA YARIS 56,592 kms Stk#cc1650 CASH PRICE

$12,450

EX DAILY RENTAL

115,844 kms, Stk#cc1679 CASH PRICE

$26,500

PRE-OWNED

$33,490

PRE-OWNED

2010 DODGE CARAVAN

2010 DODGE CARAVAN

2010 DODGE CARAVAN

90,888 kms Stk#cc1761A

60,507 kms Stk#cc1784

37,929 kms Stk#cc1780

CASH PRICE

$13,500

$12,500

PRE-OWNED

PRE-OWNED

CASH PRICE

$12,500

35,268 kms Stk#cc1802

EX DAILY RENTAL

EX DAILY RENTAL

PRE-OWNED

$17,950

CASH PRICE

EX DAILY RENTAL

CASH PRICE

$23,400

PRE-OWNED

59,753 kms Stk#6148P

28,787 kms, Stk#cc1792 CASH PRICE

$16,200

PRE-OWNED

PRE-OWNED

PRE-OWNED

CASH PRICE

CASH PRICE

PRE-OWNED

$12,500

PRE-OWNED

2010 BMW 323I

48,541 kms, Stk#cc1665A

$13,499

$10,950 56,783 kms Stk#cc1782

2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING

CASH PRICE

CASH PRICE

2010 DODGE CARAVAN

$13,950

PRE-OWNED

45,816 kms Stk#cc1781

PRE-OWNED

$15,495

2011 DODGE RAM CREW CAB

88,759 kms Stk#cc1728

CASH PRICE

$19,950

CASH PRICE

2010 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

2010 DODGE CARAVAN

$12,500

EX DAILY RENTAL

$14,950

CASH PRICE

60,208 kms Stk#cc1783

CASH PRICE

$18,950

100,000km warranty 37854 kms Stk#cc1797 CASH PRICE

2011 DODGE CARAVAN 2010 SUZUKI SX4

2011 GMC YUKON DENALI

2010 DODGE CARAVAN CASH PRICE

CASH PRICE

2013 KIA FORTE EX

Leather, Moonroof, Manual Transmission 31,235 kms, Stk#6043ZZ

CASH PRICE

$21,300

41,030 kms, Stk#cc1747

2012 HYUNDAI VELOSTER

42,440 kms Stk#cc1731A

PRE-OWNED

2013 DODGE CARAVAN

29,249 kms, Stk#cc1649

Autostart included 36,934 kms, Stk#cc1713

2010 FORD EDGE

$18,450

2013 DODGE DART

EX DAILY RENTAL

2013 CHRYSLER 200

19,592 kms Stk#cc1787

PRE-OWNED

$24,950

EX DAILY RENTAL

Autostart included 36,982 kms, Stk#cc1722

2010 BMW 323I

$21,950

$16,950

2013 CHRYSLER 200

73,902 kms Stk#cc1791

PRE-OWNED

CASH PRICE

Autostart included 40,224 kms, Stk#cc1717

2010 BMW 323I

$11,800

EX DAILY RENTAL

Leather, Moonroof, NAV 24,159 kms, Stk#cc1708 CASH PRICE

2013 CHRYSLER 200

Moonroof, Manual Transmission 33,735 kms, 74820 kms Stk#cc1786 Stk#cc1794 CASH PRICE

CASH PRICE

2013 FORD TAURUS

CASH PRICE

2010 MAZDA GS SPORT 2010 LINCOLN MKS CASH PRICE

EX DAILY RENTAL

2012 DODGE RAM 5.7L LONGHORN

CASH PRICE

2011 DODGE RAM CREW CAB CASH PRICE

CASH PRICE

$16,950

2012 NISSAN SENTRA CASH PRICE

EX DAILY RENTAL

2013 HYUNDAI SONATA GLS

61,631 kms Stk#cc1777 CASH PRICE

CASH PRICE

$15,950

PRE-OWNED

$18,940

PRE-OWNED

2010 BMW 323I

2010 BMW 323I

2009 HONDA ACCORD EX 2009 MAZDA 3

2009 KIA SPECTRA5

2009 KIA SPECTRA5

2009 KIA SPECTRA5

2009 KIA SPECTRA5

73,902 kms Stk#cc1791

19,592 kms Stk#cc1787

98,706 kms Stk#cc1617

80,077 kms Stk#cc1766

86,523 kms Stk#cc1765

85,728 kms Stk#cc1775

52,897 kms Stk#cc1752

CASH PRICE

$18,450

PRE-OWNED

70,677 kms Stk#cc1779

CASH PRICE

$21,300

PRE-OWNED

CASH PRICE

CASH PRICE

$16,950

PRE-OWNED

$8,725

PRE-OWNED

CASH PRICE

$7,950

PRE-OWNED

CASH PRICE

$9,950

PRE-OWNED

$6,825

PRE-OWNED

2009 KIA SPECTRA5

2009 KIA SPECTRA

2009 KIA SPECTRA

2009 KIA SPECTRA

2009 KIA SPECTRA

2009 KIA RONDO

2009 KIA RONDO

66,876 kms Stk#cc1756

49,379 kms Stk#cc1757

36,947 kms Stk#cc1771

35,448 kms Stk#cc1758

31,863 kms Stk#cc1776

63,962 kms Stk#cc1772

48,103 kms Stk#cc1773

CASH PRICE

$8,495

PRE-OWNED

CASH PRICE

$7,950

PRE-OWNED

2009 KIA RONDO 80,013 kms Stk#cc1767 CASH PRICE

$9,950 2007 TOYOTA MATRIX 71,065 kms Stk#cc1604A CASH PRICE

$8,950

PRE-OWNED

PRE-OWNED

$7,950

$6,950

PRE-OWNED

2009 HYUNDAI SONATA GL 58,034 kms Stk#cc1755

$8,950

2005 CHEVROLET UPLANDER 150,379 kms Stk#cc1620A

CASH PRICE

CASH PRICE

$7,950

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$7,950

PRE-OWNED

2009 HYUNDAI ELANTRA CASH PRICE

PRE-OWNED

78,036 kms Stk#cc1763

$8,950

$10,950

PRE-OWNED

85,053 kms Stk#cc1788 CASH PRICE

$6,450

CASH PRICE

PRE-OWNED

2005 VOLKSWAGEN TOUREG 132,708 kms Stk#cc1770A

2005 HONDA CIVIC 145,804 kms Stk#cc1657A

CASH PRICE

$11,900

PRE-OWNED

PRE-OWNED

CASH PRICE

$6,950

PRE-OWNED

$8,495

PRE-OWNED

CASH PRICE

$10,950

PRE-OWNED

83,014 kms Stk#cc1735A CASH PRICE

PRE-OWNED

93,521 kms Stk#cc1631A

$6,950

CASH PRICE

2009 HYUNDAI ACCENT 2008 MAZDA CX7

2005 HONDA CIVIC

CASH PRICE

PRE-OWNED

PRE-OWNED

CASH PRICE

CASH PRICE

CASH PRICE

CASH PRICE

$10,950

PRE-OWNED

2008 PONTIAC G6 GT 55,826 kms Stk#cc1794

$9,995

CASH PRICE

EX DAILY RENTAL

All prices are cash prices with only the HST extra. Other charges may apply if finance option chosen, such as PPSA or other fees charged by the finance institution, Carproof, lien checks, or other charges that may be incurred when trading in a vehicle, discharging lien, or financing a vehicle. Many clients with less than perfect credit may qualify for rates as low as 3.99% but rates may vary based on credit history from 3.99 to 29.99%. Many institutions charge fees in addition to PPSA and those charges are passed on to the consumer.

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Yummy fundraiser for RVH oncology Renfrew Victoria Hospital

News - The owner of Renfrew Subway, Navin Patel, and the Renfrew Subway family held a very successful fundraiser for the Renfrew Victoria Hospital oncology unit Feb. 25.

The group was inspired to do their part to help cancer patients in Renfrew and area after hearing personal stories at the Celebration of Life event held in January.

Subway had volunteers helping behind the counter and in the lobby to keep up with the steady stream of customers ordering sandwiches.

Patel donated 10 per cent of all RENFREW VICTORIA HOSPITAL From left, oncology nurse Elizabeth Stewart, RVH oncology nurse manager Rhonda Normandeau, and Sue sales from the day, plus donations from a large jar at the cash register.

Fleming, Neel Patel, Navin Patel and Lynn McNulty of Subway.

They were pleased to present RVH oncology nurse manager Rhonda Normandeau and nurse Elizabeth Stewart with a cheque for $700.

Renfrew Subway manager Lynn McNulty would like to thank myFM for its support and coverage of this event and The Renfrew Mercury for helping to advertise the event. A huge shout-out goes to the volunteers who made the day a lot of fun!

“We would also like to say a big thank-you to the Subway Monkey who was waving to everyone outside and made a lot of children happy that day.” However, the biggest thank-you of all goes to the community for once again demonstrating how much they care, adds McNulty.

Fundraiser for fellow student Austin May April 8 at Opeongo High School Stewart McBride

Community - Opeongo High School is hosting a fundraiser in support of one of the school’s students, Austin May, who is in Grade 9.

Austin and his family moved to the Douglas area three years ago and during that time Austin became ill. He is a graduate

of Cobden Public School.

It was determined he was in kidney failure. Austin has been moved to the top of the transplant list and awaits a phone call for a kidney.

Because of the expenses of driving to Ottawa three times a week for dialysis, and when the call comes, one of his parents must move to Toronto for

three months, while Austin recovers.

The benefit is Tuesday, April 8 at Opeongo. Doors open at 6 p.m. so that people can view and bid on the more than 40 silent auction items that have been generously donated by businesses and community members.

A talent show begins at 7

p.m. with local musicians, step dancers and square dancers.

We have two six-year-old performers, as well as a small tribute to Elvis.

The cosmo class will be doing mini manicures and

paraffin wax treatments for a small fee, and our anti-bullying group will be selling refreshments and baked goods.

The admission fee is a donation at the door.

Come on out and help us support Austin in his quest for

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Opeongo is focusing on perseverance and grit this year and Austin is a true example for us all of what perseverance and grit is all about.

See you there!

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The Energy East Pipeline will be monitored by highly trained staff in TransCanada’s state-of-the-art oil control centre 24 hours a day. Sensors along the pipeline route will relay information via satellite to the control centre every five seconds, and automatic shut-off valves in the pipeline are designed to stop the flow of oil anywhere along the route within minutes. Experienced field crews will also be on hand to continuously monitor and maintain the pipeline as well as respond immediately, if necessary.

It’s another reason why TransCanada has one of the best safety records in the industry.

Do you have questions about Energy East?

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PHOTOS BY JESSICA CUNHA/METROLAND

Annette Louis and Shirley MacDougall offer information about the Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home Support organization at the myFM Home and Leisure Show, hosted in partnership with the Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce, on Sunday, March 23. The seniors’ group is always looking for volunteer drivers and to provide friendly visits to area residents. For more information, call 613-432-7691.

Home sweet home show

Home-based business owner Christina Brisco, of Renfrew, shows off a home decorating sign from her business, Uppercase Living, at the myFM Home and Leisure Show, hosted in partnership with the Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce. The weekend-long exhibit featured local businesses and home-based vendors at the Renfrew Armouries.

To see more of Brisco’s signs, visit cbrisco.uppercaseliving.net.

Renfrew’s Christina Fenton, of Chrissy’s Creations, knits her homemade creations at the myFM Home and Leisure Show.

Fenton’s crafts include knitted booties, socks, tea towels and much more. For more information, email chrissyfenton13@ hotmail.com or call 613-623-6104.

Mike Graham, owner of the Calabogie Rustic Furniture Company, sits on a double bench he crafted by hand at the myFM Home and Leisure Show.

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Who is Sally Armstrong ‌ and why does it matter?

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Lifestyle - In 2014 we are still reading headlines like the following: gang rapes in India, girls denied the right to go to school in Pakistan, the disappearance and murder of Aboriginal women in Canada.

Women around the world are still subjected to horrific abuse and second-class citizenship.

Award-winning humanitarian and journalist Sally Armstrong shows us why empowering women and girls is the way forward, and she introduces us to the leading females who are making change happen.

Armstrong has seen firsthand some of the violence against women. She was the first to report on the plight of women under the Taliban to Canadians, and faced initial disinterest when she tried to report on Serbian rape camps.

But Armstrong now focuses on the positive changes, and has borne witness to some incredible stories.

At the home show Emmanuel Sylvestre and Sonya Sylvestre show off their Scentsy wares at the myFM Home and Leisure Show, hosted in partnership with the Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce on Sunday, March 23. The weekend-long exhibit featured local businesses and home-based vendors at the Renfrew Armouries. At right, Miss Teen Ontario East Sonya Bergin and delegate Jayda McLaren, both of Renfrew, greet attendees to the myFM Home and Leisure Show.

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The following is an excerpt from her book, Ascent of Women, in whick Armstrong documents one amazing 10-year-old girl in Senegal, named Kadia. “(She) is a great example of the tipping point women and girls are reaching right now,� said Armstrong. “Here’s a little kid sitting in her classroom when her uncle marches in and yanks her out of class and hauls her off to the mosque because she is to be married to an older man ... her school days are over, in fact Kadia kind of feels like her life is over. “For centuries, that would have been the end of that story. But something happened: Kadia’s classmates got up, marched out of the class, went to the village chief’s office and said, ‘This has to stop.’�

The difference was this: Kadia’s classmates had an education and learned that child marriage, genital mutilation and other things that their classmates were being exposed to were wrong, and

they were finally speaking out.

Because repeated violence and abuse can often be predicted, lives can be changed with appropriate and timely interventions. One in three women in Canada are sexually or physically assaulted at least once, from the age of 16.

We, too, must speak out about this issue.

Sally Armstrong will be speaking at Festival Hall on Friday, April 4 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5, plus taxes, and are available at Festival Hall.

This event is co-hosted by Algonquin College, Valley Arts Council, and Bernadette McCann House for Women Inc. Bernadette McCann House provides critical services and support to women, children and youth facing domestic violence.

If you require shelter or support, please call the Bernadette McCann House 24-hour help lines at 1-800-267-4930 or 613-732-3131.

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NEWS

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$1,500 penalty Ministry of Natural Resources

News - A Toronto man has been fined for failing to extinguish a campfire. Jeffrey Johns pleaded guilty to leaving a site

without putting out his campfire. He was fined $250 and ordered to pay $1,250 in fire suppression costs.

Court heard that on July 13, 2013, Johns was staying at a Cache Lake cottage in Algonquin Park. He started a campfire in a wood-burning

fire bowl without first scraping down the surrounding area to bare dirt. Sparks from the fire landed on the ground and started to smoulder in pine needles and other forest debris. The next day, after Johns left the cottage, the debris ignited, causing a forest fire.

Cottagers next door spotted smoke, reported the fire, and tried to suppress it. Fire ranger crews arrived to extinguish the blaze.Justice of the Peace Nancy Mitchell heard the case in the Ontario Court of Justice in Killaloe on Feb. 20.

People are reminded that be-

fore lighting a campfire, they should scrape down the surrounding area to mineral soil, and have tools on hand to tend and extinguish the fire. Campfires should never be left unattended. To be FireSmart, visit ontario.ca/law-and-safety/forest-fires. To report a forest fire

call 310-FIRE (310-3473).To report a natural resources violation, call 1-877-TIPS-MNR (847-7667) toll-free any time or contact your local ministry office during regular business hours. You can also call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1800-222-TIPS (8477).

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21 13TH FAIRWAY

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This 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath Bungalow Shows Beautifully. Home Business Or Granny Suite Possibilities. Just A Couple Minutes From Town. Sitting On A Park-Like 1.5 Acre Lot With Over 200 FT Of Riverfront. Call Dennis Yakaback: 613-432-0041

MLS#889205

Two Or Three Bedroom, 2 Full Baths, ICF Foundation So Basement Is Drywalled. Most Economical Heating System – Natural Gas. Central Air, Hardwood Floors, Double Garage With Auto Remote Door. Main Floor Laundry.

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$499,000 MLS#895932 -Brick Bungalow On 1.27 Acres -Located On Calabogie Highlands With View Of Calabogie Lake -3 Bedroom, 2 1/2 Bath -Heated Garage (1080 Sq.Ft) Heated -Gazebo, Large Patio Call Vincent Johnston: 613-433-2254

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We May Miss Spring This Year Altogether & Jump Right Into Summer! Some Lucky Family Could Enjoy Fabulous Hurd’s Lake On This Beautiful 3.99 Acre Lot Offering Privacy That’s Hard To Find With Waterfront Property. Call Me To View Or For Additional Information.

Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

2 Separate Lots Burnstown Rd. Both Approx. 1.5 Acres $44,900 Ea.

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BUILDING LOTS 520 Ferguslea Rd $24,900 MLS# 893974 1074 Francis St. $39,900 MLS#890157

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Is A Move To The Country On Your Spring To-Do List? Bring Bungalow On Over 4 Acres. Great View Of Colton Lake. 4 Bedroom, 2 Baths. Flexible Possesion.

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265 THOMPSON AVE.

Beautiful 2 Bedroom Bungalow On A Gorgeous Ravine Lot. Stunning French Cream Custom Kitchen Cabinetry – Largest Kitchen Of Any New Home In Renfrew That I’ve Seen For Sale!

Morris Eady: 613-432-1830, Broker Of Record

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$225,000

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New Build, Two Bedroom Home On Large Lot. Maintenance Free Exterior With Two Covered Decks. Open Concept, Custom Kitchen. A MUST SEE!!!!

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93 Claude St. (waterfront) $119,000 MLS#895247 Call Vincent Johnston: 613-433-2254

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5432 HWY 132, DACRE

64 MILTON STEWART AVE. Asking $295,000 for this ICF R-2000 4 BR, 2 Bath home, gas heat, central air, attached garage. MLS#902954 Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information.

25 LORNE STREET Contemporary design - two levels completely finished 3 bedrooms - 3 baths - large garage and storage area at the rear of the property - extra wide lot - large kitchen and working area. Call Helen to see it at 432-0058

FARMS FOR SALE

JUST LISTED

1414 STONE RD. 100 ACRE WORKING FARM/HOBBY FARM Quality 2 storey remodeled farm home: Eat-in Kit, quality LR with air tight wood stove, family room, 1–2pc bath. 2nd level: 4 BDR with 1–3 pc ensuite plus 1–4 pc bath. Several farm buildings in excellent state of repair, inground pool. Approx 78 acres tillable soil, presently beef operation. Call Ross for details 613.433.1133 or Helen 613.432.0058

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SOLD 59 PASTWAY RD., HORTON TWP Nearing completion for this 1350 sq. ft. home with 3 BR, 2 bath, dbl car garage. MLS#887925. CAll Peter 613.432.0319 for more information.

46 HARAMIS DRIVE 1,800 Sq ft home. Complete ICF Construction. Super Efficient Radiant Floor Heating, High End Finishes. Sought after location. Call David Vincent 613.401.2824.

RICE LINE A great hobby farm in an excellent state of repair.. Large 4+ bedroom, 2 bath home situated on 49 acres. The formal dining room is open to the livingroom. Newer windows. Several outbuildings. Outdoor wood furnace plus propane. A great place to call home! Call Ross 613.433.1133 for details

1317 SCOTCH BUSH RD.

344 MCMANUS RD., WHITE LAKE

2 Storey Vinyl Sided home approx 2, 950 sq ft. Large EatIn Kit, LR with wood heat(airtight stove). Family Room, 1 BDR, 1- 2 pc Bath. 2nd Floor: 4 BDR, 1 – 4 pc bath. New Workshop approx 1600 sq ft. Insulated and Radiant Heat.

75 Acres of cedar with approx 10 acres clear. Lovely farm in country priced right $269,900 Call Ross 613.433.1133

Wait until you see this farm - 230 acres - a gorgeous farm with 175 acres of bush, a well equipped and maintained bungalow, a detached 4 car garage - inground pool - two levels in the home are totally finished - hardwood flooring and open concept living quarters - it is country at its best!!

Call Helen at 432-0058 or Ross at 433-1133 to view.

BOTH IN TOWN AND RURAL LOTS TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS.

CASTLEFORD RD, HORTON TOWNSHIP

170 ELGIN ST. Immaculately kept 2 storey maintenance free home - living room with gas stove - custom designed kitchen - large dining room - 2 bedrooms and 4 pce bath on second level - paved drive - gas heat. Call Helen to view at 432-0058

Call Peter for details 613.432.0319

25 VIEWMOUNT DR CALABOGIE. Asking $245,000 for this 3 BR chalet in the Peaks Village, propane furnace. MLS# 895531 Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information.

122 LISA LANE Located at Thompson Park, Mobile consists of KIT, LR, 1-4pc bath, 2 BDR plus large family room. F.A. Oil plus air tight stove. Asking $59,900. MLS#867043.

Call Ross Peever 613.433.1133

189 GOLF COURSE RD. MCNAB /BRAESIDE TWP

138 HARAMIS DRIVE

SOLD

121 JENNETT STREET. A chance to own your own home! Affordable 2 storey 3 bedroom house - propane furnace - storage at the rear - living room, dining room and kitchen on first level - full basement. Call Helen to see it at 432-0058

BUILDING LOTS AVAILABLE!

SALE PENDING Beautiful brand new 3 bedroom home just built. This home will impress with so many features. Beautiful open concept with gas 2 sided fireplace. Large master with ensuite and walk in closet. 3rd bedroom on ground level with another large den and 3rd bath. Very private rear yard and ICF foundation. Central A/C. MLS#889762. Call David today to view.

221 PINNACLE RD Asking $274,900 for this spacious 4 BR home on edge of town, fully finished basement with gas fireplace. MLS# 894713 Call Peter 613.432.0319

JUST LISTED

EXCELLENT BUIDLING LOT 50 ACRES

One of Kind! Property located just past Bruce St exit on County Rd 20. Fully serviced and surveyed.

Creek located at front of property, land is flat at the front gently rolling toward the back which is great for overlooking the area. Don’t miss this one if looking for location with many possibilities! Asking $149,999 Call Ross 613.433.1133 for details

Custom built bungalow with 2 levels of living space sunken living room with wood fireplace - kitchen and dining - deck at the rear - 3 bedrooms on first level - lower level is completely finished with fireplace and all kinds of space - surrounded by trees and acreage too! Call David at 401-2824 or Peter at 432-0319 or Helen at 432-0058 to see this one.

108 OTTERIDGE AVE. HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION 58 HALL AVE. E. Beautifully completed interior from top to bottom! 4 bedrooms - 3 baths - family room - laundry on main level - custom designed and installed kitchen with all new appliances - well appointed flooring - new windows - new doors - it is a beauty! Call Helen to see it, 432-0058

82 VIMY BLVD. A great starting point, 3 BR, 2 bath home, newer roof, new furnace and central air, freshly painted throughout.

MLS#898156 Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information.

A brand new beautifully designed bungalow is about to be built on a corner lot in HUNTER GATE - close to shopping for you and yours - surrounded by excellent residential homes - this home will have 3 bedrooms - wrap around porch for summer enjoyment - fully warrantied - fully serviced lot – Call Helen for floor plans and design - 432-0058

Zoned Rural. Property is all bush with cedar, pine etc. There are known public road frontways.

Call Ross Peever 613.433.1133 for details.

Great for development!

SALE PENDING 5729 HWY 132, DACRE A wonderful place to live if you like comfort, privacy and an excellent property beside a flowing creek - so much to see and this property has so much to offer - two levels completely finished - 2 baths - 2 car detached garage and workshop - great hwy access and lots of property.

Call Helen at 432-0058.

655 CULHANE RD.

205 LOCHIEL ST.

Recently updated 3 bedroom home located in a private setting just minutes from town. Tons of upgrades just recently finished.

New floors, paint, bathrooms, and a brand new propane furnace.

Private rear yard with large deck. Large rec room on lower level.

MLS# 893598 Call David to view 613.401.2824

Close to everything for you! - charming older 4 bedroom home affordable - interior is well presented - living room and dining room and eat in kitchen - hardwood flooring - 3rd floor exercise space Well maintained - storage at the rear - detached single garage. Call Helen at 432-0058 for a viewing

36 BANK ST NORTH Brick Bungalow, Eat in Kit, LR, 3 BDR, 1 – 4 pc bath, Full basement. F.A.Electric heat, 200 amp service, central air, Large detached shop with basement. Most windows have been replaced. Call Ross 613.433.1133

LOTS FOR SALE

SOLD

Haramis Drive - Building lot available

- measuring 57.35 ft. x112.66 ft. - fully serviced and a great residential area

2 – 2 Acre Lots on Holmes Rd

83 RENFREW AVE. E. Asking $219,900 for this immaculate 3 BR home with 1.5 baths, large garage, deep lot. MLS#898046 Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information

91 HARVEY’S CRESCENT; ADMASTON Raised bungalow in very good condition. Featuring Kit, DR, LR, 1-4pc bath, plus MBR. Lower level rec room, BDR, & laundry room. Large deck off DR, separate storage shed, fully insulated.

Paved back drive. Lot 100 x 217. Call Ross Peever 613.433.1133

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263 GARDEN OF EDEN RD. R.R.5, RENFREW 1505 GOSHEN RD. Asking $219,900 for this 3 BR, two bath home on treed lot, spacious interior. MLS#896733 Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information

3.7 acres of land -a splendid home with a subsidy in the form of a granny suite on the north side - 4 bedrooms and 2 baths in total - outbuildings at the rear - brand new furnace - it is well worth the look to see what is here for you and your family and so close to town. Call Helen at 432-0058

4 Building lots - 2 acres or more each - close to town - very desirable area Pinnacle Rd - easy road access - all surveyed and ready for construction to begin.

Call Helen at 432-0058 for the exact measurements of each lot.

COMMUNITY

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Risk of flooding rising, minister warns Minister of Natural Resources

JESSICA CUNHA/METROLAND

Lions sponsor free skate Kailey Dunn and Rachel Roesler, both eight, enjoy a free public skate at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre on Sunday, March 23, thanks to a generous donation from the Renfrew Lions Club. The Lions sponsored free Sunday skates this season, and will continue to do so for the 2014-15 season as well.

News - This has been a particularly cold winter with significant snowfall in many parts of the province.

With the official arrival of spring and warming temperatures, the risk of flooding increases.

I would like to let you know how my ministry responds to flooding and how ministry staff can help during flood season.

The Ministry of Natural Resources is responsible for flood forecasting and warning at the provincial level in Ontario. We work closely with the province’s 36 conservation authorities and Environment Canada to forecast when and where flooding is likely to occur.

The ministry and conservation authorities monitor watershed and weather conditions to predict water levels and flows, and issue flood messages.

Flood messages help municipalities notify the public of developing

Spring is Near! BUILD HERE!

unsafe river and lake conditions and advise them to take precautions.

In areas where conservation authorities do not exist, MNR District offices provide flood information to local municipalities and the media.

Local governments are then responsible for communicating messages to the public and for first-line emergency response.

The ministry’s Surface Water Monitoring Centre monitors flood conditions 24 hours a day, seven days a week and is able to contact MNR District Offices and conservation authorities immediately with updates.

When the risk of flooding is high, the Surface Water Monitoring Centre issues flood messages to the appropriate conservation authorities and MNR District offices by email, fax and, if after hours, by phone.

This information is also shared

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with partners and key stakeholders, such as Ontario Power Generation, CN-CP Rail, the Ministry of Transportation, the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management, and isolated First Nation communities.

The ministry’s Emergency Management network is also activated when required.

The ministry has regular daily contact with the Office of the Fire Marshal and Emergency Management about current conditions and flood potential.

To see the ministry’s current flood messages, go to www.ontario.ca/ flooding.

The ministry is making every effort to keep the people of Ontario informed, to provide reliable and immediate updates and to limit the effects of flooding as much as possible.

– Security building, Apts recently redecorated, ample kitchen cabinets and closets.

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Otteridge Ave.

BRAND NEW HOME $199,900 4 B LOTS Commercial Land on Hwy 60 Gar rand N den e Hom w U es n FOR Lots of building lots available on Otteridge Ave. de Con str u r ctio n CAL SALE June St. – 2,200 feet of waterfront on the L N 330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew K7V 1N3

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26 SHORT RD. Sunday, March 30 2-4pm Lisa Dunbar 613-633-0062

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

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COMMUNITY

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New location for Eganville farmers’ market at Lutheran Church grounds Community - With two successful seasons behind it, the Eganville Farmers Market is moving to a new location this year.

Market managers Cam and Judy Sauve explained that the option of moving was proposed last year by some of the market vendors who felt the market would benefit from being in a more visible location.

The market will now be located in the parking lot at Grace Lutheran Church. The church council approved this and the market vendors

voted in favour of the move.

Since the market is open from 2 until 6 p.m. on Fridays when traffic is heavy, vendors and the market committee feel that this will be a good fit.

It meets all of the critical criteria, with high visibility, lots of parking, access to hydro, washroom facilities for vendors and a storage area for the market’s signs.

The market committee is very grateful for the support received in the past from several groups in the

Eganville community.

There were financial donations to help with the start-up costs of establishing the market and the Township of Bonnechere Valley provided the Legion field facility at no cost.

“Everyone has welcomed the market without question and recognized what a benefit it is to both the local vendors who come to the market as well as the customers who enjoy the products.

“The second season was even better than the first and these groups

helped tremendously,” said Judy Sauve.

“We hope to have the continued support of the township even though we are no longer on municipal property. We are close neighbours now!”

In addition to the market managers, the committee includes market secretary Elizabeth Forsyth, vendors Daniel Scorziello of Eganville and Brenda Dwyer from Douglas, and Bonnechere Valley Township liaison Dana Jennings.

They are all eagerly anticipating

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26 SHORT RD, ARNPRIOR SUNDAY MARCH 30th, 2-4 PM Your Host: Lisa Dunbar, Sales Rep 613-633-0062 Come take a tour of this beautiful home in Arnprior…you won’t be disappointed! $289,900 MLS#899028

1164 DICKSON RD • Fabulous recreational grounds and hobby farm on 180 Acres • 2 Bedroom Home completely refurbished in 2003 with addition and party-sized deck.

• Trails, pond, small lake, drive-shed, horse barn, 2 paddocks and so much more $625,000 MLS#887313

55 LEFTY LANE • Custom built 1.5 Storey Waterfront home on Jeffrey/Olmstead Lake • Stunning home boasts 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, cathedral ceiling and stunning fireplace • Dbl att garage + detached garage w workshop. All this situated on 2.44 Acres $799,000.

MLS# 882588

18 MORNING FLIGHT COURT • Just a stones throw away from Calabogie Golf Course & Calabogie Lake • 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths, large loft, open concept kitchen/dining/living area with hardwood • Double attached garage, private back deck w/ hot tub $299,900 MLS#895756

1528 WHITTON RD • Spacious 3 bedroom home situated on 14.43 Acres on the outskirts of Renfrew • Attached double garage and detached 32’ x 50’ heated garage • New Propane furnace and Central Air Hardwood throughout, Custom cherry kitchen with island $447,500 MLS#894234

$194,500

MLS#867870

58 QUEEN ST SUNDAY MARCH 30th, 2-4 PM Your Host: Sherri Cobus, Broker 613-432-1947 “House & Home” Beautiful. Must be seen! $210,000 MLS#902281

339 AIRTH BLVD • A fantastic buy for this 3 bedroom home • Updates include: gas furnace, roof, windows, central air, mouldings & laminate flooring.

• Finished lower level with gas fireplace.

Attached single garage with inside entry. $185,000 MLS#895309

953 PINNACLE RD • You will be wowed by this pristine 3+1 bedroom bungalow.

• Dine in the gorgeous sunroom! Sunlit kitchen & living room, 3 baths, family room.

• Oversized garage, deck & pool. Paved road just outside of town! $325,000 MLS#898948

6143A CENTENNIAL DR • Waterfront cottage on Madawaska River • Enjoy this summer at the cottage! All furniture, boat and generator included • 2+1 Bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 balconies overlooking the water. Immediate occupancy $299,500 MLS#900697

167 RENFREW AVE. • Location says it all ~ 2 Bedroom garden home walking distance to downtown core • Meticulously maintained. Very clean & bright. Single attached garage • Beautiful ceramic flooring, patio doors to large rear yard $194,500 MLS#893896

224 MCCALLUM DRIVE • Exceptional home & location for this 3 bedroom bungalow • Situated just east of Renfrew on 8 acres with mature trees and variety of wildlife • Natural gas furnace in 2012, central air, 2 fireplaces & workshop in basement.

Must be seen to appreciate $349,500 MLS#901391

806 CHENAUX RD • Great location for commuters. 2 + 1 bedroom bungalow • Country living with paved road. Private deck & pool • Finished lower level. Great for commuters

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245 BASSWOOD AVE • Great family neighbourhood, backs onto school yard and close to hospital • 3 + 2 Bedroom bungalow with gas heat & central air • Fenced back yard, large paved driveway.

Easy access to Hwy #17 $170,000 MLS#878206

140 CAMERON AVE • Trendy upgraded 2 bedroom bungalow • Many upgrades include IKEA kitchen, bath, wood floors, wiring & more • All new appliances included. Situated on nicely landscaped lot $169,500 MLS#901364

LOTS & LAND

5268 QUEEN ST. • 3 Bedroom, 2 bath home in the Village of Douglas • Large kitchen, dining room, & family room, three-season room, wood airtight for low heating costs.

• Affordable move-in ready family home with large yard & garage $129,500

MLS#896929

262 LYNN ST • 3 Bedroom brick home. Character with all the modern conveniences we have all come to expect • 2 Staircases, Fireplace, many updates : windows, furnace, A/C, some flooring and more • Nice corner lot, single garage, just move in and enjoy $205,000 MLS#889636

5081 HWY 60 • Great starter property in Douglas • 3 Bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, large lot • Detached garage, metal roof. Low taxes and a great price! $97,500 MLS#894645

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740 STEWART ST. 11.9 Acres zoned C-2 $600,000 MLS#894823 296 MCMAHON RD. 90 + Waterfront Acres $234,500 MLS#841835 280 MASK RD. Building Lot in Industrial Park $450,000 MLS#779371 GRATTON RD. 2 ACES $32,900 MLS#879519 RUTTAN RD. 2.24 Acres $47,500 MLS#897424 ORIOLE TRAIL WATERFRONT 87.5’ X 217’ $52,000 MLS#857545

R0442197643

Gerry O’Neil Broker of Record

the upcoming market season and have recently finalized the 2014 vendor application.

For interested vendors, it is now available on the market website (www.eganvillefarmersmarket.com) or by phoning 613-754-5381.

All products offered for sale must be grown or produced by the vendor.

The market runs from the Canada Day long weekend up to Thanksgiving.

Opening day will be Friday, June 27.

COMMUNITY

Connected to your community

Renfrew Recreation Camps well attended Kids enjoy cooking and sports theme

Auction Sale

Thursday Evening April 3rd at 6:00 pm for Aldea Dagenais of Shawville Sale to be held at the Shawville R.A. Hall 455 Hillcrest, Shawville, Que Appliances, and good household items Also looking for some good quality tools or household items To enlarge the sale, space limited.

Phone Preston or Terry at 613-649-2378 for advertising.

Auctioneer: Preston Cull, Douglas, Ontario 613-649-2378 R0012615443

Jo-anne Caldwell Program developer

Auction Sale Saturday March 29 at 10:30 a.m. for the Estate of Nellie Heins 33 Harper Ave, Renfrew, Ont

Community - The Renfrew Parks and Recreation Department held two camps during March Break 2014.

Off Hwy 60 at Cotieville, onto Gerald St to Harper Ave, signs posted

COOKING

2008 Harley-Davidson 883XL Sportster motorcycle, saddle bags, windshield, cover, 5300 km; 5’ X 10’ galvanized utility trailer with ramps; 2005 Arctic Cat 400cc ATV, auto, with 60” ploy plow, 2 upseat, 1 TP, mud light tires, 948 miles/115.9 hrs; 2001 Dodge Caravan, 135000 km as-is; Husqvarna self-propelled lawn mower; Wheelhouse 5500 watt generator; Woods upright freezer; Roper HD washer & dryer; Bistro table & 4 chairs (42”), like new; Oval Red Oak diningroom table with Bear Claw feet & 6 chairs; L shaped chesterfield; wagon wheel decan bench; Queensize sleigh bed & mattress; massage table; assort of lawn & garden utensils; Bosch 10” table saw; Ridgid 10” wet saw; Ridgid compound slider saw; Ridgid 10” chop saw; Ridgid 10” caste-iron table saw; Honda pressure washer; Lund-John boat, 12 ft; canoe; mens & ladies mountain bikes; numerous misc items.

A three day cooking camp, held at Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre under the direction of Krysta Kentfield gave children ages four to nine the opportunity to spend time in the kitchen preparing simple, yet fun and nutritious snacks.

They also had to time to play food related games and activities throughout the camp with Supermarket Dash winning the favourite game of the week.

For more info & pictures go to prestoncull.com Auctioneer: Preston Cull, Douglas, Ontario 613-649-2378

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A week-long day camp with a sports theme was held at the recreation centre with children 4-13 years in attendance. Campers participated in various activities each day with a focus on activity and movement. The PHOTOS COURTESY JO-ANNE CALDWELL group spent most of their time at the Madison Burgess shows off some tasty treats recreation centre, but also went curl- at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre during the ing, bowling, visited the library and March Break cooking camp. fire station and went to Fun Haven in 0327.R0042604104 Ottawa one day.

Both camps reached capacity and summer camp planning is underway and will be advertised in late April.

Noah Krieger enjoys the week-long camp at the recreation centre.

Prime Valley Realty Ltd.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MARCH, 30TH 2-4PM

Brokerage

Office 613-432-9123 www.PrimeValleyRealty.com

Pat Forrest Broker of Record 613-433-6569

Joanne McCallion Sales Representative 613-570-1341

Dedicated, Professional, Experienced

pat@primevalleyrealty.com

1670 Burnstown Rd., Burnstown, On K0J 1G0

joanne@primevalleyrealty.com

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3687 RIVER ROAD, HORTON 3 Bedroom modular home on a 3/4 acre lot with a view of the Ottawa River and the boat launch a few yards away!

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MLS#896571 $139,900

59 HAWLEY CRES.

426 MAYHEW ST.

This lovely Bridlewood 4 bed/4 bath family home has hardwood/tile flooring; new windows, furnace, counters, roof & deck. Wood fireplace, main floor laundry & full double garage. Extra large lot that’s private. Don’t miss this home! $434,900 Call Pat for more details.

Adult oriented neighbourhood, finished basement, rec room w/wood & stone finishings, nat.gas fireplace, 2+1 bed/3 bath bungalow w/main flr laundry. Sellers will take care of shingle replacement! MLS#894440 Please call Pat to

Lovely WATERFRONT HOME on the Madawaska River in Burnstown coming soon!

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LOWER SPRUCE HEDGE RD. 5 acre waterfront lots with varied terrain on the Madawaska River. Very private and lots of wildlife to enjoy right at your doorstep.

MLS# 895010 $189,900

FOURTH CHUTE RD., DOUGLAS 2 lots available (4 & 5 acres) $49,900 each

view! $229,900

Tyson Andress, Sales Rep 613-570-4550

VALLEY VA VALL LLEY EY WIDE WID IIDE E RE REAL AL E AL ESTATE S ATTE B ST BROKERAGE ROK OKER OKER ERA AGE www.coldwellbankervalleywide.ca

0327.R0012615653

201 CAMERON AVE. RENFREW

MLS# 895001 $184,900

$359,900

PRIME WATERFRONT LOCATION 11 McCreary Lane, Renfrew.

Only a short drive to both Arnprior & Renfrew!

Located on the Beautiful Bonnechere River this well manicured home features open concept living, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious eat-in kitchen, 3 season sunroom, customized trim, and pine flooring throughout! Look no further! Other features include a roll out dock, a garage & carport, a historic barn, garden shed and many colourful perennial flower beds! MLS # 900112

245 Stafford Road West | Suite 100 | Ottawa | Ontario | K2H 9E8

Sunday March 30 2-4pm This 3 bed/1bath home is a perfect starter home. Large fenced yard, on a quiet street close to the water. Updated windows, covered porch for the snow boots, and a cozy front veranda. Has central air and roof and gas furnace updated (’10). Original hardwood under living room carpet.

Call Pat to view this home. MLS# 892664 $169,900

Bronwyn Dick performs a balancing act.

R0012613924

613-623-7303 6 13 623 7303 72 TIERNEY ST., ARNPRIOR

LITTLE TIMBER TRAIL 1 acre of land with 155ft of Madawaska River waterfront, private, with outside bathroom, storage shed and firepit.

Centrally located on a corner lot, this home features an open concept kitchen/ living room with a large Master on main level, main floor laundry, and 2 spacious bedrooms on the upper level. Features also include pot and track lighting, laminate flooring throughout, a sliding patio door off the living room into a good sized yard.

MLS#899217 $160,000 To book a showing call Tyson Andress 613-570-4550

458 MAYHEW ST., RENFREW

THINKING OF LISTING YOUR HOME? Call us to find out what you’ll save in commission!

“Priced to Sell!! This 3 bedroom Hi Ranch features an open concept design throughout the main floor. A large, partially finished, basement is ready to make your own! A deck overlooking the fenced in back yard makes a great spot for summer BBQ’s. Located in a good residential area, this home would be great for any family!

Book your showing today!

MLS#900908 $234,900 Tyson Andress 613-570-4550

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BIRTH

BIRTH

adrienne.barr@metroland.com

HUNTER SAFETY

BUSINESS SERVICES

FARM

FOR RENT

HUNTER SAFETY Canadian Firearms Course.

Courses and exams held throughout the year. Will do Private groups as well.

Call Kevin 613.432.5192 kevin.white@bell.net

CYS DOES Mowing, raking, dump runs, metal pick up, and more. Also do housecleaning in Arnprior and Renfrew. Reliable, quality work, licensed Call Bob 613-622-5923

Tractor’s For Rent, John Deer Kabota, Cab 4x4 90-125HP, some with loaders. Contact Jim for further information.

613-599-4392

2 bedroom apt available June 1st in quiet clean smoke free seniors building, appliances included, newly renovated, laundry room in building. Call Sheryl 613.432.4909

ARTS/CRAFT/FLEA MRKT

COMMERCIAL RENT

FOR RENT

COMMERCIAL SPACE, on busy Madawaska Street, Arnprior. almost 500 sq ft, $735 (taxes included) plus hydro and hot water.

613-623-9282

1 and 2 bedroom apt, 71 Sullivan Cres Arnprior.

Available now, includes heat, water, fridge, stove and parking. Laundry on site. $645/$745 Info 819.773.2620

S c r a p b o o k ing Warehouse Sale, May 28 and 29, 10-5 daily. Markdown prices.

Munster Church Hall, 2881 Munster Rd., Munster www.croptopia.com 613-226-7216.

Darrell & Vicki Weichenthal and Rick & Sue Emond are excited to announce the birth of their first grandchild,

WEDDING

Oliver William Emond.

WEDDING

2 bdrm apt, fridge/stove, gas fireplace, large porch, parking.

Phone 613-432-2014 after 5pm.

2 BEDROOM apartment.

Fitzroy Harbour, $725/month +utilities.

819-647-5362, 819-647-2659, 819-647-5512.

BIRTHDAY

2-bedroom ground floor apt, central Arnprior. Quiet building, storage room in unit, 1 parking spot, fridge, stove, recently renovated. First and last. $895/month water included (tenant pay hydro).

Available May 1 or 15.

2 bedroom apt in Renfrew, 613-433-7581 central location, private entrance & parking, veranALWAYS da, oak cupboards, ARNPRIOR fridge/stove, washer/dryer, CLEAN, MODERN Secure 1&2 Bedroom apts. on no pets, non smoker, First Avenue.

Fridge, phone 613.646.2036 stove, parking incl. Discounts for mature tenants.

623-8537 after 6pm 252 John St, Arnprior, 2 blocks south of hospital, renovated, large 1-bedroom, $675, 700 SF, lower 1 BEDROOM APARTMENT level, eat-in kitchen, great for rent on 2nd floor of room, non-smoking, clean, historic Renfrew home. quiet, secure, pet-friendly, $750 per month includes all parking, locker, fridge, utilities, parking and private stove, hood fan, entrance. Call Bujold Prop613-282-9341 erties 613.432.0789

BIRTHDAY

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

ARNPRIOR, Close to Downtown, access to water, renovated 2-storey home, 3+bedrooms 1.5 bath with jet tub, large kitchen, main floor large master bedroom, gas-fireplace, central air conditioning, basement, mainfloor laundry, storage, 5-appliances, front&rear entrance, deck, $1175+utilities. View Kijiji Ad#564275482 613-622-0 0224

BEAUTIFUL 1 & 2 bedroom apartments in Arnprior, quiet, secure, central, equipped, smokefree, pet-free. Starting at $ 8 0 0 / m o n t h .

613-296-4521

Country Kinburn/Woodlawn Area bungalow, 2+1 bedroom. 5 appliances finished basement, main floor laundry, single garage. Available May 1st. $1,085/month plus utilities. 613-832-1557.

ARNPRIOR for rent, 2 bedroom house, fridge and stove, quiet street, nice yard, double parking, Available May 1st, $810/month plus utilities. references, 1st and last required. No pets, no smoking. 613-623-6422

Happy Belated 65th Birthday

1 & 4 Robert Street, Off of Daniel Street, Arnprior

FOR RENT

KANATA Available Immediately

McGRIMMON HOLDINGS

CLR470344

3 bedroom townhouse, 1.5 baths, 2 appliances, unfinished basement, one parking spot. $1071 per month plus utilities.

613-831-3445 613-257-8629 www.rankinterrace.com

Welland Crozier Love from your family

Love from Margaret Felhaber & families

I love you Beppe

Happy

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Offering affordable one & two bedroom apartments.

60

th

Birthday!

Allan Whitelock

For a viewing and more information call Derek McGrimmon

May you have a “Great” 60th Birthday spent with your family and friends.

432-1911 CLR418895

– Security building, Apts recently redecorated, ample kitchen cabinets and closets.

– Close to shopping and medical services.

– Elevator and Laundry on site.

– 1 bedroom $745+utilities – 2 bedroom $835+utilities – Please respectfully no pets / no smoking.

– Free Parking

Happy Birthday

Boys Chris Ch C hriss & OOwen ween March 27th Love you lots Xoxo

Look Who’s 50 Please join us in celebrating the

50th Birthday of Jeff Whitemarsh Sunday, March 30th 2-4 pm Finnigan’s Roadhouse

Best Wishes Only!

CLR511590

613-623-7207

for viewing appointment

FOR RENT

CLR511520

1 & 2 bedroom apartments

March 30th

CLR511755

of Stewartville

Josh, your fishin’ days may be over But your wishin’ days have just begun.

I hope all your wishes come true

Happy 75th Birthday

Reception to follow May 3, 2014 at the Arnprior Legion.

CLR504258

Large Bright

To my sister

Mildred (Rose) Clemen

CLR511850

FOR RENT

March 20

CLR510543

FOR RENT

BIRTHDAY

to RCI’s #12 March 28th

Steph & Kyle McLean

to our Family & Friends who attended our Wedding In Punta Cana Feb 27, 2014.

We enjoyed the week with you all.

0327.CLR512348

BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY

Thank You

Born February 12, 2014 at 11:05 am, weighing 6 lbs 13 oz. Lovingly welcomed into the world by parents Kevin and Jenny and big brother Cameron. Also by Grandparents Linda (late Ted) Humphries, Bill Costello and Lianne Oates, Great-grandfather Clarence (late Eileen) McBride, Uncle Mark, Aunt Christie, Aunt Carolyn, Uncle Diego and cousins Matteo and Liam

Cobden 1 bedroom apt, $600 per month, heat & hydro extra, laundry & parking on site, available April 1st, 2nd floor, 613.851.4630

DETACHED HOUSE, downtown Arnprior, living, dining, kitchen rooms, wellfenced yard with storage shed. Two bedrooms and bathroom. Freshly decorated. Large dry basement with hookups for washer and dryer. Secure garage and storage area. $925 per month plus hydro/gas available April 1, 613-623-8538

Happy 18th Birthday

Announcing Our Little Girl’s Arrival!

Leah Grace Humphries

Clean, 2 Bedroom Apt for rent. $675/month, water included. All other utilities are separate. Shared parking and large backyard.

Available Feb 1st. For all inquiries, call 613-433-7752.

AVAILABLE April 1st, $700/month +utilities in Arnprior. 1st and last required. 1 bedroom close to all amenities 613-623-8419

BIRTHDAY

CLR512170

Our bundle of joy was born on March 14th, weighing 7 lbs. 8 oz. Proud parents are Mallory (Weichenthal) and Tyler Emond of Ottawa.

Prime Commercial Space available immediately, Main St. Renfrew. Parking Carpentry, Repairs, Rec lot available and wheelRooms, Decks, etc. Rea- chair access. Call for desonable rates, 25 years ex- tails. 613.432.1911 perience. 613-832-2540

BUSINESS SERVICES

FOR RENT

CLR512361

613.623.6571

CLR512551

Call

DEADLINE: TUESDAY AT 9:30 NOON. MONDAY AT AM

Love from your wife, Dorothy, son, Craig, daughter-in-law, Cynthia, and precious granddaughter, Adara and from your families; Mom (Joyce), Dad (John), Jeff (Barb), Terry, Brent (Nicole), Tracy (Terry), Barbi (Jason), Jonathon (Tara) , Darwin (Holly), Kathy (Rolly), Connie (Glen), Linda (Terry), Harriet, Elaine (Rus), Dianne (Cliff), Carolyn, Genevieve (Clifford), Hawley (Jeannine), Dorval (Elda) and from your many nieces and nephews and friends.

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FOR RENT

FOR RENT

FOR RENT: 3 bedroom house in Arnprior, $800+utilities.

Available April 1st, 613-623-5801

Two bedroom apartment in Arnprior with garage and small yard. Available May 1st, no pets, utilities included. $800/month In Arnprior, 1 Bedroom 613-623-2971 apartment, heat and hydro included, Air conditioned, appliances included, ample PENTHOUSE style 2 bedparking, deck with a large room now available in Arnyard, pet friendly. prior, reduced to $995. For $725/month.

Available viewing go to Kijiji i m m e d i a t e l y . Ad#470258683 613-623-6589 or call 613-229-1850 Newer 2-story 1325 SqFt Townhome in a very desirable neighborhood, available May 1st. 3 Beds, 1 1/2 Baths, Open Concept, attached single car garage, paved driveway, A/C, 5 appliances. $1,300/ month plus utilities, 613-623-6589

ANNIVERSARY

Email

adrienne.barr@metroland.com

FOR RENT VERY SPACIOUS 2 bedroom apartment above Danny Mac’s pub, 51 John St N,Arnprior includes washer/dryer. $720/month plus hydro, no pets, no smoking. Please call Kevin at 761-3124.

FOR SALE

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Mastercraft Snowblower, 10.5 HP, 29 inches wide, electric start, $650.00, 613.623.8268

Full-time bookkeeper required for electrical construction company with office just west of Carp.

Proficiency in Excel and Sage 50 (Simply Accounting) is essential. Also responsible for various general office administrative and clerical duties. Apply by fax (613) 839-0401) to KE Electrical Ltd.

No Frills Gas Bar permanent part time position available. Evenings/weekends. Drop off resume to Laura at Gas Bar (afternoon)

Oat and Wheat Straw For Sale. Stored Indoors, Delivery Available. Barclay Dick & Son Farm Supply.

613.649.2440 or White Lake, 15 min. from 613.649.2620 Arnprior, renovated 1-bedroom + sunroom, $650, 650 SF, 2nd floor, non- Newmac Oil Furnace, reRETIREMENT APART- smoking, clean, quiet, se- moved in January. Works MENTS, ALL INCLUSIVE cure, pet-friendly, parking, well, serviced annually.

Meals, transportation, ac- locker, fridge, stove, hood Grandma’s crib, used very tivities daily. fan, common room, out- occasionally, like new, white, Short Leases. Monthly door patio, 613-623-7050 $120. Call 432.9550 Specials!

Call 877-210-4130

ANNIVERSARY

(APPY TH !NNIVERSARY Victor & Anna Mary Emon April 3, 1964 to 2014

We are proud of you.

Love Janet, Susan, Leonard, Emily and families CLR510546

CARD OF THANKS

CARD OF THANKS

THANK YOU V. Douglas (Happy) Calder The family of the late Douglas Calder wish to express their sincere thanks to family, friends and neighbours for the kind expressions of sympathy, visits, cards, food and charitable donations. A special thank you to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 174 and 72 for the service tribute to their comrade.

Also a special thank you to Major Erin Verhey-Johnson of the Salvation Army for her wonderful memorial service.

CLR511823

Thank You! I would like to thank everybody who sent flowers, chocolates and cards on my ninetieth birthday.

CLR511622

Thank you to the wonderful Homecare Nurses for the kindness and comfort that you showed every visit. You all have our gratitude for your efforts and empathy while caring for our mother and wife.

Thank you to Matthew Brydges and the staff of McPhail and Perkins Funeral Home, for your kindness and assistance during this difficult time.

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT

FT & PT Outdoors Spring/Summer Work

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGER

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Scapa, a leading manufacturer of adhesive tape products is seeking a Health, Safety and Environment Manager for its Renfrew Operations. This position is responsible for directing and leading the site in all areas relative to the safety of our employees while ensuring that all provincial and federal regulations regarding Health, Safety and the Environment are met.

The Health, Safety and Environment Manager requires degree level or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment. It is critical that this individual has good computer skills as it relates to word processing, databases, and the use of spreadsheets. Requires additional accreditation relative to provincial and federal safety and environment regulations, along with a CRSP designation or equivalent and a background that includes interaction with WSIB and the Ministry of Labour.

A Wide Range of Funding Options

We offer a competitive Compensation and Benefits package that will be related to experience and qualifications.

Career Placement Assistance

Please submit your resume to: renfrewhr@scapa.com

Willis College Exclusive Career Fairs

No telephone inquiries please – we thank you for your interest but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Co-op Placements Available

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ARNPRIOR CAMPUS: 613.623.1114 Just to say thank you to my family, friends and the great bunch of people that I have worked with – past and present – for 32 plus years at the Arnprior Hospital.

Thank you to everyone for your big part in my retirement!

Peggy Sue Pultz

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UP TO $400 CASH DAILY

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Ray, Kelly, Scott Thompson and families

Chair rental available in upscale salon, downtown Renfrew. Call Tia at Signature Styles by Tia 613.432.2801 for appointment.

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Thank you The prayers, the flowers, the food, the cards, donations and special memories are all very much appreciated. Special thank you to Dr. Rev. Richard Hollingsworth and Susan McFarlane for the beautiful service. Thank you to Dr. Lavigne, the R.V.H Staff, the Doctors and Nurses of the General Hospital Cancer Centre and Hospice Renfrew.

Pakenham Sports Pub looking for full-time and part-time cooks. Please call 613.624.2000

Part time maintenance person required for general maintenance in appartment housing facility.

Basic work knowledge of make ready units ready for move-in.

Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and computer skills required.

Own your own tools.

Email resume to: fivearches@gmail.com or mail to: Five Arches, PO BOX 249 Pakenham, ON K0A 2X0.

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CARD OF THANKS

Annie Lemenchick

The family of the late Douglas Calder

The family of the late Phyllis Thompson, wish to thank all of the thoughtful friends and family for their compassion and in helping to celebrate my wife, our mother and grandmother’s life.

HAPPY 60th ANNIVERSARY Mom and Dad Love Bonnie and Jack Gerry Barb and Charlie Kelly and Ian and families The family of Ken and Dorothy Blair wish to invite you to a celebration in honour of their parents 60th Anniversary Sunday, April 6, 2014 at the Perth Lions Hall from 1-4 p.m.

Best wishes only

HELP WANTED!!! $28.00/HOUR. Undercover Shoppers Needed To Judge Retail And Dining Establishments. Genuine Opportunity. PT/FT . No Experience Required. If You Can Shop - You Are Qualified! www.MyShopperJobs.com

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ENGAGEMENT

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Ray’s Auto Sales & Leasing Inc.

211 Elliott Crescent, Renfrew Hwy. 60 and Pinnacle Rd.

Lease Your Next Vehicle From The Largest Used Car Leasing Dealer In The Valley Arnprior – Renfrew Area All Leases Are Based On 9.9% Everyone Is Approved Down Payment Varies Per Deal

Dean and Cathy Black are pleased to announce their daughter

Specials Of The Week

Katelynn is engaged to Matthew Fairbridge,

2005 P.T. Cruiser 4 cly Auto Loaded 155 k/m Now $3499.00

the son of Sherri and Steven Fairbridge of Orangeville.

Katelynn is in her final year of undergraduate Architecture studies at the University of Waterloo.

She takes up graduate studies later this year. Matthew will graduate from Engineering later this Spring.

2004 Pontiac Vibe 4 Dr S/W Mint New Exhaust 175 k/m Joint Venture with Toyota Buy Or Lease

Congratulations to two really great kids!

Many To Choose From Member of UCDA & OMVIC Sales tax & lic. extra On Approved Credit

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HELP WANTED Registered Early Childhood Educator needed for expanding Toddler Program in Kinburn. Full time position starting March 31st, $14.52/hr. Also looking for a music teacher, part time. Email res u m e karen@wckidskorner.com

HUNTING SUPPLIES Hunter Safety/Canadian Fire-arms Courses and exams throughout the year.

Held once a month at Carp. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

IN MEMORIAM GILMORE In loving memory of Garnet and Luenna Gilmore A dear father, who passed away March 31, 1998 and a dear Mother, who passed away January 28, 2008.

Lovingly remembered by Wendy, Karen, Terry and families In loving memory of Joe Lance, March 25, 2010 May our precious memories Lighten the loss of our loved one Gone but never forgotten Love Norma & family

adrienne.barr@metroland.com

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Community Living Renfrew County South Summer Students Community Living Renfrew County South is a charitable, non-proďŹ t organization that provides services and supports to people with developmental disabilities.

Applications are available from our Renfrew location at 326 Raglan St. S., our Arnprior location at 106 McGonigal St. W. Unit 100, and also printable from our website www.clrcs.com. Deadline for applications is April 22, 2014.

Only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Please mail, email, drop off, or fax your completed application along with your resume to: Community Living Renfrew County South, P.O. Box 683, 326 Raglan St. S Renfrew ON K7V 4E7 Attention: Human Resources.

Email: lpirie@clrcs.com, Fax # 613-432-9465

HELP WANTED

STRUCTURAL SUPERVISORS/SUPERINTENDENTS

We are currently hiring for the following positions:

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We are currently accepting applications/resumes for students interested in summer employment, assisting children and youth in a structured camp program. The positions would begin mid- June continuing through to the end of August, with a work week of 35 hours. Positions are available in Arnprior and in Renfrew.

QualiďŹ cations: A Secondary School Diploma. Students attending College or University enrolled in a social service ďŹ eld and experience working with people with developmental disabilities are an asset. Valid First Aid/ CPR certiďŹ cation, valid driver’s license, current Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector check and a Driver’s Abstract are all requirements for the position. Our summer positions are supported through Government initiative programs and have eligibility requirements which include full time schooling attendance for the current year with plans to return to full time school in the fall. Community Living Renfrew County South is an equal opportunity employer.

HELP WANTED

Greyleith Limited, now part of the Cruickshank group of companies, has an opening in their Carleton Place location for the following positions:

x Paver Operator x Roller Operator x Quality Control Technician

Drivers/Operators: x x x x x

Experienced AZ/DZ Truck Drivers Ready-mix Truck Drivers Bulldozer Operators Excavator Operators Skid Steer Operators x Backhoe Operators

RESPONSIBILITIES

Sewer Crew: x Pipelayers

Other Positions Available: x x x x

Civil Engineering Technicians Project Managers Highway Grade Foreman Traffic Control Technician

Please Forward Resumes to: Fax: 613-253-0071 Email: careers@thomascavanagh.ca Please indicate position in subject line.

Mail/Drop-off: 9094 Cavanagh Road, Ashton, ON K0A 1B0

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Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

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HELP WANTED

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We do not forget, nor do we intend, We think of you to the very end, Forgotten by some, you may be, In our memory you will ever be.

Lovingly remembered by, Helen and Family Remembering HAY, Arden - Mar. 29/96 Although we smile and make no fuss No one misses him more than us And when old times we oft recall That’s when we miss him most of all Love Bea & family

LIVESTOCK Bee Keeping Lessons.

For details go to www.debbeesbees.ca or call 613-483-8000. Taking orders for queen bees.

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

For over 60 years, Magellan Aerospace, Haley has been producing magnesium and aluminum castings for the aerospace industry.

Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley west of Renfrew, we have immediate openings for the following positions:

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MacHARDY, Donald James In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who passed away March 31, 1997.

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IN MEMORIAM

CHRONICLE DIAMOND AWARD WINNER SATURN ACCOUNTING SERVICES

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IN MEMORIAM

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Canadian Cancer Society URGENTLY needs your help to coordinate volunteer daffodil pin sales at Arnprior locations for 2 weekends in April.

Without your support this campaign will not happen in Arnprior.

PLEASE call 1-800-255-8873 or email renfrew@ontario.cancer.ca Join the Fight Against Cancer!

INCOMETAX RETURNS. Retired Revenue Canada Auditor with over 35 years experience. Larry Pulcine.

613-623-4444

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613-832-4699

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

KILBY

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“Cracker”

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Craig Adam Agnel

March 29, 2013

BUSINESS SERVICES

Duncan and Geraldine McNevin & family DEATH NOTICE

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No farewell words were spoken no time to say “Goodbye” You were gone before we knew it and only God knows why

Happy 60th Birthday Dad/Poppa John Vanderwal March 29, 1954 Miss you lots and always in our thoughts, Love Steph, Mark, Rogan and Rourke

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In loving memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

Forever in our hearts Wife Yvette Faye, June, Bonnie, Lynne, Doug DEATH NOTICE

GEORGE’S BARBER SHOP 47 McGarry Ave Renfrew Phone

613-432-9335 DEATH NOTICE

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with your Tax Return?

Tax Return E-Filed Also offering year round bookkeeping service.

Call CLELA

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DEATH NOTICE

WILSON, Marybelle Francis (nee Mulligan)

September 5, 1922 – March 20, 2014

In Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Tuesday March 18, 2014 Bob Vanderwoude age 93 years. Beloved husband of the late Eltje (Ellen) Oosterhof (1966). Loving father of Fred VanderWoude of Ottawa Emma Russell (Stan) and Dora VanderWoude all of Renfrew. Predeceased by six Siblings in Holland. Survived by many Nieces and Nephews all in Holland. Survived by brothers in law Albert and Piet Oosterhof and predeceased by one brother in law Andy. Friends may call at the Anderson Funeral Home & Chapel 22 Raglan St. S. Renfrew on Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at the Christian Reformed Church, Renfrew on Friday March 21st at 11:00 a.m. Spring interment Rosebank Cemetery. For those desiring donations to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Oncology Unit or the Diabetic Assoc. would be appreciated.

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If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane We would walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again

Dad, Susan, Jason, Mom, Craig

weissmaintenance@gmail.com Renfrew-Calabogie-Arnprior

McMahon, Rita

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October 21, 1983 March 26, 2007

Since you’ll never be forgotten we pledge to you today A hallowed place within our hearts is where you’ll always stay

BILL WEISS 613-570-1488

NEED HELP

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Bauke (Bob)

But now we know you want us to mourn for you no more And remember all the happy times as life still has much in store

Grant Carr May 11, 1921 – March 23, 1996

TAX TIME

Mom, Dad, Cory, Jaiden, Jacob & Jesse

VANDERWOUDE

Our hearts still ache in sadness and secret tears do flow What it meant to love you – no one can ever know

PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN The “Honey Do This” Company

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In loving memory of Mae Pappin who passed away one year ago on March 29, 2013.

Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way.

Though absent, you are always near, Still missed, still loved, and very dear.

Predeceased by her husband Joseph (1977). Mother of Kerry (Rose Marie), and Guy. Grandmother to Paul, Cory (Sherri), Katie (Scott), and Richard, and great grandmother to Lincoln. Sister of Melba (Wilfred) Bulger, Frances (Jack) Campbell, and the late J.J. Cull. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, other family, and friends.

Mrs. McMahon was a teacher for 25 years with the Windsor Essex District Catholic School Board, a member of RTO/ERO, RWTO, Ontario Hydro Pensioners, Irish Canadian Cultural Club, Corpus Christi CWL, Corpus Christi Euchre Group, K of C Euchre Group, Place Concorde Pepper Group, and the Corpus Christi Pepper Group.

Visitation on Sunday, March 23 at the JANISSE FUNERAL HOME, 1139 Ouellette Ave. (519-253-5225) from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. Further visitation will take place on Tuesday, March 25 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the GOULET FUNERAL HOME, 310 Argyle St. S., Renfrew (613-432-2849). Funeral on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 2 p.m. Interment St. Michael’s Cemetery, Douglas, Ontario.

You may leave your condolences online at www.janissefuneralhome.ca

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Forever loved & missed Mom & Rolly, Bekki, Tyler & family, Curtis, Lisa & family, Scott, Brittany & family, Grandma & Grandpa

In memory of a dear son, Chris Cunningham who died suddenly on March 28, 1990.

A page in our book of memory Quietly turns today.

His presence we miss His memory we treasure.

Loving him always Forgetting him … never Always in our hearts Love Mom & Jim

PAPPIN, MAE

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In loving memory of Luc Blokland May 7, 1983 – March 26, 2007 We smile because he has lived, Our hearts are full of the love we shared, We cherish his memory and let it live on, We do what he would want; Smile, open our eyes, love and go on

In loving memory of Jamie, a dear son, brother and uncle who passed away on March 27, 2003.

If we could visit Heaven, Even for a day, Maybe for a moment, The pain would go away.

We’d put our arms around you, And whisper words so true, That living life without you, Is the hardest thing to do.

No matter how we spend our days, No matter what we do, No morning dawns or evening falls, When we don’t think of you.

Forever loved and missed,

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August 25, 1926 - March 17, 2014

Very loving mother of Dianne Buechman (Karl) of Pembroke, Trudie Cowan (Bill) of Galetta, Wendy Halpenny (Stan) of Kinburn, Mary Ellen McCue (Richard) of Arnprior, beautiful “Nanny” to 14 grandchildren, sweet “Nanny-Belle” to 26 greatgrandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. We all love and miss her so. Predeceased by parents Lowry and Alice Mulligan, sister Eva Gam (Ernst), and her adored husband Walter “Wally” (1994), and infant child Cynthia. Adored aunt to many nieces and nephews. She is fondly remembered by many families whose lives she touched. Mom is with her Lord and Savior and we will meet her in the by and by. The family would like to thank the Grimes Lodge, the Ottawa General Hospital and Arnprior District Memorial Hospital for the very kind care given to mom. We also thank Dr. Gordon for caring for so many years, and to Dr. Esche for his care of mom’s cancer during the last 3 years. Visitation at the The Boyce Funeral Home, Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel St. N., Arnprior Thursday March 20, 2014 from 10-12 noon.

Followed by a private family service in the Boyce Chapel. Rev. Doug Stiller officiated. A Luncheon followed the service in the Boyce Reception Centre.

Spring interment at Diamond View Cemetery, Kinburn. In memoriams to “Partners in Caring” of the Arnprior Hospital or The Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by her family.

Condolences / Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca 0327.CLR512386

IN MEMORIAM

adrienne.barr@metroland.com

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TRAILERS / RV’S

IN BUSINESS. Want to grow? Looking to show your products and services to thousands of people? SHOWCASE 2014 is your answer. April 25, 26, 27.

Business enquiries welcome. Join 160+ other Exhibitors.

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PERSONAL

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE SCRAP CARS Will pay $50 -$200, or more depending on types.

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WANTED WANTED - Old Barns for salvage material. Cash Paid. 613-832-7279

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Dog Sitting- Experienced retired breeder providing lots of TLC. My home.

Smaller dogs only.

References available. $17-$20 daily Marg 613-721-1530 www. lovingcaredogsitting.com

FRIDAY NIGHT

WORK WANTED

Cody Labombard 8pm

Send A Load to the dump, cheap. Clean up clutter, garage sale leftovers or leaf and yard waste.

613-256-4613.

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MCNAB, JEAN LOIS (NEE CROZIER)

June 11, 1958– March 19, 2014

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Passed away peacefully in Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew Wednesday March 19, 2014 at the age of 55 years. Son of the late Hubert Slater and Lillian Guest. Will be missed by many cousins and relatives in Arnprior.

The Boyce Funeral Home, Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel St. N., Arnprior A graveside service was held at Pakenham Union Cemetery Monday March 24, 2014. In memoriams to “Partner’s in Caring� of the Arnprior Hospital would be appreciated by his family.

Condolences / Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca

Visitations at The Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N. Arnprior on Friday March 28, 7-9 p.m. and after 10:00 a.m. Saturday March 29, 2014. Funeral service will be held in The Boyce Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place at Flat Rapids Cemetery in the spring. In memoriams to the Palliative Care Service of Brockville Hospital appreciated by her family.

Condolences / Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca CLR512392

SLATER, Brian John

Peacefully in Brockville General Hospital Palliative Care ward, Thursday morning, March 20, 2014. Lois McNab of Mallorytown, Ontario, formerly of Arnprior, at the age of 96 years. Beloved wife of the late George McNab. Dear mother of John (Lyllis) McNab of Renfrew and Lynda McNab of Mallorytown. Predeceased by a son, Barr (Beverley) McNab and daughter Thiry (late Royden) Staye. Survived by 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by sisters Nella (late Fred) Box and Isobel (late Dave) Lyons. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. She will be truly missed but absolutely never forgotten, for her example as a strong and resilient woman and for a life caringly lived.

HURTUBISE, Andre

July 24, 1947-March 22, 2014 Passed away in the Ottawa Heart Institute Saturday March 22, 2014 at the age of 66 years. Beloved husband of Catherine Phelan-Hurtubise. Much loved step-father of Sheila Phelan of Arnprior and Linda Nyman of Barrhaven. Dear father of Lynn Hurtubise of Aylmer. Cherished grandfather of Catherine and Mitchell and Maddy and Shane.

Dear brother of Suzanne Houle (late Robert). Will be missed by nephew Sylvain and niece Tanya.

Son of the late Fernand Hurtubise and Fleurette Seguin. Andre held a great love for the Maritimes.

He had a passion for the great outdoors, his beloved motorbike, boating and singing. He had a wonderful voice and recorded his own music and enjoyed Karaoke. He loved his family and grandchildren dearly and had a special place in his heart for animals of every kind.

The Boyce Funeral Home, Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel St. N., Arnprior Visitation will be held Saturday March 29, 2014 from 2-3 p.m. Funeral Service Saturday March 29, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. in the Boyce Chapel.

Cremation to take place. Interment to take place at Pleasant Valley United Church Cemetery, Prince Edward Island later this summer. In memoriams to the Arnprior Humane Society or the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by his family.

Condolences / Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca 0327.CLR512395

January 17, 1918—March 20, 2014

LATENDRESSE, Garry Charles

SMAGLINSKI, Carmel Veronica

Retired OPP

Peacefully at Hospice Renfrew on Saturday March 22, 2014,Garry Latendresse, age 71 years. Son of the late Charles and Margaret Agnes (nee O’Connor) Latendresse. Beloved husband of Rose Riopelle; dear dad of Kelly Thompson, Petawawa, Kerri (Jeff) O’Connor, Renfrew; proud grandfather of Lily and Nathan.

Visitations at the GOULET FUNERAL HOME, 310 Argyle St. S., Renfrew, Tuesday: 2-4, 7-9 p.m. and after 9 a.m.

Wednesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church, Wednesday March 26th at 10:30 a.m. followed by cremation. In lieu of owers, donations to Hospice Renfrew would be appreciated.

Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneral home.com

At Hospice Renfrew on Friday March 21, 2014, Carmel Rowan, age 87 years. Beloved wife of the late Ambrose Smaglinski; dear mother of Gary (Sandra), Cobden, Jim (Alice), Renfrew, Ernie (Kate), Copetown, Marie (Stuart) McCallum, Renfrew. Survived by grandchildren Scott (Janet) Shawn (Allison), Krystal (Mitchell), Diana (Mike), Michelle (Brandon),and great grandchildren Joceyln, Braden, Isabella, Liam. Dear sister of Theresa Moulton and pre-deceased by sisters Stella McCarthy and Rita Kennelly.

Visitations at the GOULET FUNERAL HOME, 310 Argyle St. S., Renfrew, Monday: 2-4, 7-9 p.m. and after 9 a.m.

Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church, Tuesday March 25th at 10:30 a.m. Spring interment parish cemetery. In lieu of owers, donations to Hospice Renfrew would be appreciated.

Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneral home.com

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Connected to your community

Several staff members during celebrations to mark the 20th anniversary of the Cobden Sale Barn under the STEVE NEWMAN PHOTOS/METROLAND ownership of Harry and Lois Dick. From left, in front row, June Riebertz, George Dunlop, Joanne Dick, Lois Harry and Lois Dick accept gifts from staff recognizing their 20 years of and Harry Dick, Elroy Sell; back, Derek Robinson, Brian Burwell, Ben Dick, Matt Dick and Derek Dick. ownership of Renfrew-Pontiac Livestock.

Celebrating a big chapter in Cobden Sale Barn history Steve Newma steve.newman@metroland.com

The long history of selling stockers, cowcalves and cull cows continues with the latest 20-year chapter of Renfrew-Pontiac Livestock, or what most farmers simply call the Cobden Sale Barn.

The low-key celebration happened March 18 to recognize the last 20 years during which Harry and Lois Dick have been, and continue to be, owners.

The previous owners were Morris and Lillian Barr of Arnprior, while the original owner, Allister Johnston, opened the establishment in the early 1950s and kept it going until he sold the sale barn several years later to Stewart Hiles.

Inevitably, there have been highs and lows over time, including rock-bottom prices during the BSE, or mad cow, crisis of 2005. But sale prices in the last several months are the best they’ve been in years.

Preston Cull, the sale barn’s auctioneer, attributes the situation to a combination of cattle shortages, the devalued Canadian dollar and a drop in cattle-feed prices.

Whatever the prices, Cull and many farmers in the region say Renfrew-Pontiac Livestock is where they like to be for the weekly sales.

“It’s a good place to work,” says the Doug-

One of the penned cows, ready for sale. las auctioneer, the facility’s chief auctioneer for about four years after working 17 years at the now-closed Galetta sale barn.

His predecessor was Keith McNeely, while Harry Dick’s brother, Jim, was the facility’s original auctioneer.

“The atmosphere is good, but there are some days when it can be tense … if prices are sliding,” says Cull at the barn, which is actually four barns. A new holding barn was added in the early years of the Dicks’ ownership, and another was built more recently.

Graham McLeod of Cobden and Byron Hodgins of Shawville have been around a bit

Derek Dick makes sure these cows are properly penned at the Cobden sale barn.

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These regular attendees for the Tuesday sales at Renfrew-Pontiac Livestock are Graham McLeod, left, of Cobden and Byron Hodgins of Shawville. Both have been at the weekly sales since they began in the early 1950s. longer; their visits date back to when owner Allister Johnston opened the sale barn in the early 1950s.

“I’ve trucked lots of cattle here,” said McLeod, in his late 80s and still a regular visitor to the sale barn.

“The buyers are doing a good job of paying market value, and that’s what makes a sale barn survive,” said cow-calf seller Wally Barber of Shawville.

Even now, though, there’s an air of unpredictability, since market-driven industries are so vulnerable to what happens in the market place. Prices were up in the autumn of 2012, then so-so in the spring of 2013.

But an expected drop-off last fall didn’t happen. “Prices were back up,” said Barber, hoping they stay that way.

Whatever the prices, Harry and Lois Dick of Cobden remain the owners, as both jest about the retirement job that won’t let them entirely retire.

“People always say if you learn something that day (at work), you don’t age,” says Lois.

Family members and other staff help keep the place going, as Harry’s son, Ben, now serves as the general manager.

“It’s been a pleasure working for my mom

and dad for 20 years,” says the GM. “There’s been a lot of hard work, but I think there’s been some growth, and the farmers in both counties support us.”

He’s also pleased to see son Matt becoming involved in the business.

“There’s going to be uphills in the future, too, but we’re going to stay with it,” says the GM. One of the staff regulars is George Dunlop, who says a key to the sale barn’s successful operation is the cattle farmers’ mutual respect.

A good work environment also helps, he says. “If you don’t work together, you don’t get the job done. There’s always someone covering your back.”

Before Tuesday’s regular sale got underway March 18, auctioneer Cull acknowledged how Harry and Lois Dick have ridden through the tough days.

He also wished them well in the business for years to come. Gifts were then presented by staff, with flowers to Lois and a plaque of cattle horns to Harry.

Also, the owners passed out green and gold Renfrew-Pontiac Livestock hats to their steady customers. And, as always, hot meals were available in the canteen.

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Standing beside a Lely Juno 100 push feeder are the Van Lindenbergs, in front, Adrianna, 6, and Joel, 4, and, from left, Willem, Monique with two-year-old Kendra, Koos and Catrina.

Koos Van Lindenberg checks the information displayed by the Lely Astronaut A4 as the cow is being milked.

News - Van Lindenberg Farms Inc. at 2166 Queens Line Road is like few others in Renfrew County.

Late in 2013, it became a robotic farm.

The dairy farm is home to two Lely Astronaut A4 milkers, which milk all the cows automatically, as well as a Lely Juno 100 feed pusher, which keeps the cows fed on an hourly basis.

The feed pusher moves along the feeding alley automatically, thereby following the feed fence.

When in operation, the machine pushes the feed towards the feed fence without disturbing the cows.

A monitor shows everything going on in the Van Lindenberg barn.

The Lely Astronaut – introduced and self-locking head gates by BSM. in the Netherlands 22 years ago County.”

Time saved is paramount with the The whole construction process can – keeps the line moving. It takes an average of seven minutes per cow, robotic farm, Van Lindenberg noted. be followed on Facebook at Van LinIn the old barn, chores took about denberg Farms Inc. notes Koos Van Lindenberg, who Van Lindenberg, who now has his with son Willem and family operate seven and a half hours. Now the chores are done in one to four hours. own family, with wife Monique and the farm. kids Adrianna, Joel, Kendra and a A cow could go through the milk- They have a herd of 64 cows.

The farm has a computer screen fourth child on the way in May, has ing process up to five times in a day, depending on her production, but the showing all the different areas inside always thanked the community for being supportive since the time he the barn. herd average is 3.2 times.

“You can see, from the house or arrived in Canada with his parents.

The robot runs 24/7 and keeps “My mom and dad moved here track of all vital information. It also wherever, what’s going on. You don’t have to get dressed and come from Holland in ’82 with my older sterilizes to help prevent diseases.

It makes for better milk quality out to see what is happening,” Van brother Tymen.” Van Lindenberg said, “Tymen and his wife Kim, and Lindenberg added. and higher milk production.

The 70-by-264-foot, three-row their four children live nearby and The general public, as well as other farmers, will be able to view the barn was made in Germany and are employed elsewhere.

“I want to say, as well, we are Van Lindenberg farm for themselves shipped over by boat, Van Lindenberg pointed out. The Van Linden- thankful for all of our neighbours next week.

An open house will be held Satur- bergs teamed up with project man- and for their help in those early ager Robert Regier from Renfrew years, and to the church family as day, April 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Recently, members of the Ren- Agri Systems, for the design and well,” he added.

“We never knew anyone here. We frew County Holstein Club – 100 construction of their new dairy barn.

Key features include a 32-by-46- never knew the language or anything. dairy farmers – visited the farms.

“This is new to the area. There foot milk house, the two robots and There was a lot of Dutch community. is one other (robotic) farm which feed pusher, Lely Luna cow brush, Our next-door neighbours are dairy started a year ago,” Willem Van Lin- 2,000-gallon Boumatic Glacier tank farmers as well, so they helped out, a denberg said. “We started Oct. 7 and and buffer tank, Secco Maximus con- lot,” an appreciative Van Lindenberg then a farm outside of Forresters trol system, Gel mats from Promat said. “Over the 30 years, we can see Falls started a month ago, so there Inc., LED lighting with auto sensors, how God has led us through life, to are three robotic farms in Renfrew Jamesway manure system, and stalls see his blessings,”

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News - The University of Guelph is closing its two eastern Ontario agricultural school campuses in Kemptville and Alfred because of financial reasons.

Both campuses will stop accepting new students in the fall of 2014, and classes and research programs will stop by the end of 2015.

Guelph’s Ridgetown campus will remain open and take in some of the Kemptville and Alfred research projects.

Admaston-Bromley Coun. Ray Pender, a graduate of Kemptville College in 1963, addressed council with a PowerPoint presentation on the closure. He noted the school has about 550 students, and offers diverse training in dairy, equine, horticulture, heavy equipment, trades, extension and food and nutrition.

“Kemptville College, has always attracted students from all over Ontario and out of the country, too,” Coun. Pender said. Some courses students couldn’t get in western Ontario, they got at Kemptville College.”

Coun. Pender quoted Ralph Pierce, production editor of The Country Guide, who said farmers cannot wait 10 years to build a workforce. “It is more difficult for farmers to find the employees they need for their own farms as well as companies that farmers rely on (seed and chemical companies and equipment makers),” Pierce said.

“There are three jobs for every student that graduates from Kemptville College,” Coun.

Pender said. “There is such a demand now in the biotech part of the industry.”

Quoting Mike Bachner, AgCall human resources managing partner, Pender said, “Simply put, agriculture’s traditional sources cannot meet the demand.”

Bachner suggested a name change for the agri-food sector to the Agri-Food, Fuel and Biotech Sector, Coun. Pender added. “It’s a much broader sector today, and things are really moving fast.”

The younger generation isn’t going to put in the hours that their parents did, opting to spend more time with their families, Pender added, He said the future of agriculture, especially the dairy industry, is robotic farms, where machines do most of the work.

“We are in a segment of the economy that feeds the world, and what’s more important than that,” Bachner said. “We all need to inform and educate, whether it be our youth, educators or politicians. Unfortunately, that audience is increasingly removed from any ag or rural background. But as an industry, we need to get creative and, more importantly, active in an integrated communications strategy.

It is hoped Kemptville can remain a training centre by partnering with all of the agricultural industry players to better reflect the realities of the market and the industry.

“Agriculture right now is the leading indus-

try in Ontario, by the numbers,” Coun. Robert Dick said.

Mayor Briscoe said the name change is a fabulous idea, although she would be tempted to drop the agri and sector to make it easier to run off the tongue. “Where can you go to school in today’s world and think you might have three jobs?” the mayor added of the choices for each graduating student.

Coun. Michael Donohue found it very disconcerting that if that facility closes, the only agricultural training available in this province will require everybody from eastern Ontario to hike across to western Ontario.

“It certainly seems to perpetuate the unfortunate myth that agriculture doesn’t exist east of, let’s say, Prince Edward County when, in fact, it is massive in eastern Ontario. This seems to show a contemptible disregard for the industry in eastern Ontario,” Coun. Donohue said.

Mayor Briscoe said Kemptville College is an institution that has served many people in the past, and will continue to do so if allowed to.

March 20 council received correspondence from North Grenville, asking for support in their action to prevent the closure of the college. Admaston-Bromley supported the resolution, which will be sent to Premier Kathleen Wynne, who’s also the minister of agriculture and food, and to other government agencies across Ontario. It is also being sent to all eastern Ontario municipalities for support.

Efforts bearing fruit News – After an outpouring of concern from across eastern Ontario, there is new hope the agricultural programs at the Kemptville and Alfred colleges will be saved. Late last week, provincial Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Brad Duguid said that Algonquin and St. Lawrence colleges “have responded to my request to seek solutions to retain programs currently delivered at the Kemptville campus.”

Duguid said he will work with local community leaders and Glengarry-Prescott-Russell MP Grant Crack, who is the Parliamentary Assistant to Minister of Agriculture and Food Kathleen Wynne, “to find a solution that works for the Eastern Ontario agricultural community. The announcement came on the heels of word that the French-language community colleges, La Cité collégiale of Ottawa and Collège Boréal in Sudbury, have agreed to take over the school in Alfred after the University of Guelph A meeting in Kemptville March 15 formed a group in an attempt to stave off the closures. Several students and farmers from Renfrew and Lanark counties were among those who attended.

Last week the County of Renfrew’s finance and administration committee recommend County council back a resolution from Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry calling on Ontario Premier and Agriculture Minister Kathleen Wynne to order the Kemptville closure be delayed for two years to give supporters time to devise a way to keep the campuses open, The charge to keep the college open was led by committee chair Raye-Anne Briscoe, mayor of Admaston-Bromley.

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Renfrew Peewee Timberwolves netminder Jacob Miller covers up a loose puck in a crowded goalcrease at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre March 19. The Peewee Wolves topped the visiting Deep River Knights 4-1 to inch to within one game of the 2013-14 Upper Ottawa Valley Hockey League championship.

Finnigan’s made it six Eganville Hockey League championships in seven years when they capped a threegame sweep of Pembroke Auto Sales in the best-of-five league final March 16. In front row, from left are coach David Gallagher, Jordan Wall, Tom Cobus, Randy Smith, Landin Miller, Matt Box, Paul Simard, and trainer Darren Rathbone; and back row, Mike Newberry, Jeff Rathbone, Brad Gould, Denver Mullen, Eric Logan, Cody O’Connor, Ryan McIntyre, Tyler Miller, Chad Mullen and assistant coach Matt Beimers.

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Sports - Renfrew’s entry in the six-team Eganville Hockey League is making a habit of rising to the top come playoff time.

Although they came up short in unlucky 2013, Finnigan’s Roadhouse picked up where they left two years ago by capturing their sixth Eganville crown in seven years.

And it sounded like a one-sided tennis match, defeating Pembroke Auto Sales 2-0, 6-1 and 4-1.

They capped the best-of-five championship series March 16 at the Eganville Arena.

Finnigan’s drew first blood March 7 behind the shutout netminding of Tyler Miller.

Miller got all the offence needed when Eric Logan connected off a feed from defenceman Jordan Wall late in the second period.

A late-game powerplay opportunity give the Auto Sales renewed hope, but Matt Box quickly snatched that away when he snapped home a shorthanded unassisted marker behind Auto Sales netminder Josh Vandenbar.

The March 14 game two was actually up for grabs for about a period and a half, before Finnigan’s pulled away. Brad Gould and Pembroke’s Matt Gagne exchanged goals 34 seconds apart and the opening stanza finished in a 1-1 deadlock.

Ryan McIntyre put the Renfrew side up 2-1 early in the middle period, while team captain Chad Mullen

added one late for a 3-1 advantage.

Finnigan’s had things in cruisecontrol over the final 15 minutes as goals from Matt Box, Denver Mullen and Randy Smith turned the game into a rout.

On the night of the title-clinching, Finnigan’s got off to a fast start.

Paul Simard and Mike Newberry staked them to a 2-0 lead before the game was a minute and a half old.

Andrew Mohns got one back for Pembroke before the opening period ended.

But that was as close as they got.

Chad Mullen notched the lone tally of the middle session, and Eric Logan followed suit in the third with just over 12 minutes to play.

Ryan McIntyre had two assists in the game for Finnigan’s.

McGrimmon Holdings opens final with victory Peter Clark peter.clark@metroland.com

Sports - McGrimmon Holdings’ quest for a fifth consecutive Renfrew Men’s Hockey League title is off to a good start.

Tim O’Connor’s powerplay goal with 7:46 remaining gave the four-

time champions a 3-2 win over Cybulski Sheet Metal at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre Thursday night.

Defenceman Kip Mulvihill assisted on O’Connor’s marker, and also scored both earlier goals for McGrimmon in the second period.

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Sports - The Renfrew Peewee Timberwolves are one win away from completing a perfect Upper Ottawa Valley Hockey League season with the 2013-14 championship.

After following up a 24-and-0 regular season with three playoff wins – game one of the four-point final included – the Peewee Wolves were in a position to claim the title in Deep River Monday night.

Kolby Lister had two goals and two assists, and goaltender Jacob Miller kicked aside 17 shots in a 4-1 Renfrew victory at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre last Wednesday evening.

Matthew Finan and Jayce Greer added singles to the Peewee Wolves attack.

The Bantam Wolves dropped the opener of their league final to Valley Storm 4-3 when Ryan Recoski caged his second goal of the night, a shorthanded marker with 41.4 seconds remaining.

Zach Moran, Nick Fleguel and Carter Blimkie notched Renfrew goals. Luke Moran made 19 saves in defeat.

The Bantams got back on even terms in Barry’s Bay Saturday, setting the stage for a winner-take-all earlier this week (Tuesday).

Moran backstopped Renfrew’s 32 win, buoyed by goals from Jared Burnette, Nicholas Fleguel and Ben Scheuneman.

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Renfrew Pizzeria posted a 3-2 win in Pembroke in the opening game of their novice house C final series, and the capped their run to the title with a 4-2 home-ice triumph Sunday.

Aaron Sarsfield had three goals in the series, including two in Sunday’s finale. Dawson Pennock had a goal in each game, while Landin Scobie and Zachary Fulton added solos.

Wyatt Crozier guarded the Pizzeria goal in both victories.

After one win during the regular season, Renfrew Pizzeria pieced together four playoff wins en route to the C crown.

Fraser’s Clothes Shop topped the league-leading Fort Coulonge Comets 1-0 in game one of their bantam house championship series, before the Quebec town posted a 2-1 triumph to force a game three.

Brett Clouthier provided the offence in the 1-0 win in support of the shutout netminding of Carter Atkins.

Darin Verch had the Fraser’s tally in game two.

Renfrew Metro has a 3-1 points lead in their bantam B division final.

Travis Davidson had two goals, and Cole Turcotte (1G, 2A) and Flora Mellan singles in a 4-1 win over Pembroke. Connery Campbell earned the goaltending victory.

Game two finished in a 1-1 tie.

Game three was played at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre Monday night.

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Chris Osborne blocked 28 shots to earn the win while CSM goalkeeper Matthew Wolfgram made 16 saves.

The game got a bit feisty as most of the 63 penalty minutes came in the third period.

Game two of the best-of-five series was played Tuesday night. Game three goes tonight at 10 p.m.

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Sports - The Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) and Algonquin College March 18 announced a partnership through which Algonquin’s Loggersports team will provide game-day entertainment services to the Ottawa RedBlacks Football Club.

The Loggersports team, based at Algonquin’s Pembroke Campus, participates in intercollegiate lumberjack skills competitions in a variety of traditional forestry-related skills. “There’s great synergy between the Loggersports team and the story behind our RedBlacks branding,� said Jeff Hunt, president of Sports for OSEG Sports, the parent company of the Ottawa Red-

Blacks. “Our logo features a saw blade background that pays tribute to the founding of Ottawa as a lumber industry town; and our mascot is a lumberjack, inspired by the men who cut trees in the Upper Ottawa Valley and rode logs down the Ottawa River to the St. Lawrence and markets beyond.

The Loggersports team respects that same heritage and I know their skills and showmanship will enhance our fan experience.�

Algonquin’s Loggersports varsity team is a member of the Canadian Lumberjacking Association and competes in two major tournaments each academic year, competing against colleges and universities from across Eastern Canada and the Northeastern United States.

The team is made up of men and women who spend

hundreds of hours training for competitions in events such as chain sawing, axe throwing, pole climbing and cross-cut sawing. “This is great exposure for our team members and an opportunity for them to demonstrate to a large audience what a wonderful sport Logger Sports is,� said Loggersports coach Chris Ryan. “We’re thrilled and very proud to be the official Loggersports team of the RedBlacks and we wish them tremendous success in this their inaugural season.�

The Pembroke campus is the largest of Algonquin College’s regional campuses and has a student population of about 900 full-time students.

Loggersports, the only varsity team at the campus, has existed for more than 25 years.

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Sports - Thirteen Renfrew Amateur Wrestling Club members represented Eastern Ontario at the Ontario Winter Games in Huntsville Feb. 27 to March 1.

Qualification took place in December when 10 athletes were successful, and at the cadet provincial championships in February when three more RAWC members made the grade.

Harry Smith coached the cadet boys and daughter Shohannah was an assistant coach for the cadet girls team.

Cole Herbert and Bryson Fraser-Lines were Renfrew’s top grapplers with silver-med-

al performances. Lily Warren, Aleisha Ciphery and Colton Warren earned bronze, while Jolie Briscoe and Paulena Oattes finished fourth.

Teegan Tabbert, Cole McKee and Ryan Thibault were fifth in their weight categories, and Anthony MacLaren, Jarett Laking and Chelsea Bernard sixth.

No local wrestler had any less than three matches to showcase the skills they have been working on over the past year.

In a few instances, RAWC athletes were forced to wrestle teammates. Paulena Oattes and Teegan Tabbert faced each other in the same cadet girls category, while Anthony Ma-

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cLaren, Colton Warren and Cole Herbert squared off in the 80-kg boys division.

Eastern Ontario, one of six regions at the Ontario Winter Games, was well represented, taking three of the nine team awards.

Harry Smith stood proudly on the podium to accept the second-place plaque for cadet boys. Sarah Swan received the third-place hardware for cadet girls, while Eastern Ontario also claimed third place for the aggregate total.

The RAWC thanks the wrestlers, and the coaches for relaying their knowledge, and to all the parents for their support and believing anything is possible.

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Sports - Tristan Woodfine of the University of Guelph finished seventh at the world university (FISU) crosscountry running championships in Uganda last weekend.

The Cobden runner’s time was 32 minutes 59 seconds to lead Canada to a sixth-place senior men’s team showing.

His teammates, in the seven-lap race over 10.5 kilometres, were Andrew Nixon, Nich Falk and Matthew Johnson with respective placings of 30th, 32nd and 36th.

“He had a great race, but it was a tough one while dealing with the heat,” his mother, Debra, told The Mercury.

Joshua Cheptegei of Uganda had a six-second victory margin in the race run at 1,200 metres altitude, while winning in 31:06.

Kenya romped to the senior men’s title with Daniel Muindi, Mark Lokwanamoi, Calvin Chemoiywo and Joseph Kariuki finishing second through fifth.

See FISU, page 38

Sports - Recreation professionals from across Renfrew County are excited to announce the Rural Ontario-East Active Recreation (ROAR) fall conference to be held in Calabogie.

The first ROAR conference is in the planning stages, and will take place Sept.

22-25, 2014 at Calabogie Peaks Resort.

The goal is to unite over 100 employees, volunteers and community champions from rural towns and small cities to share ideas, successes and opportunities.

Hands-on sessions will be led by skilled moderators on topics ranging from risk management to trails to current trends.

This will be an excellent opportunity for

rural communities to come together to learn from one another, experience new recreation opportunities and gain insight from experienced recreation professionals.

“With the rapid changes currently occurring in our society today, particularly the socio-economic challenges facing rural communities, the ROAR conference is an opportunity to collaborate, share, and experience partnerships in recreation service provision that will assist rural communities in having success, now and in the future,” Petawawa Parks and Recreation manager Kelly Williams said.

ROAR was developed to respond to the increasing demands facing municipal recreation departments today. From childhood obesity to chronic disease, the need to im-

prove healthy and active lifestyles amongst our residents has increased dramatically in recent years.

The goal of ROAR organizers is to bring professionals, community volunteers and champions in the parks, recreation, health and tourism fields together as a means of developing and supporting partnerships that will eventually lead towards improved healthy and active living across the entire region.

For more information, or to get involved contact Jo-anne Caldwell, Town of Renfrew Parks and Recreation program developer, at jcaldwell@town.renfrew.on.ca or Colin Coyle, Town of Petawawa Parks and Recreation program co-ordinator at ccoyle@petawawa.ca.

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Sports - This has been such a week to remember that it’s difficult to decide which story to feature. When in doubt, let the calendar decide.

St. Patty’s weekend at the club hailed the return of the Dave Eady, Brian Yolkowskie and Gert Brydges clans and their friends organizing, cooking and leading the good cheer in the first annual Charlie Ricard Memorial St. Patty’s Day Spiel.

Twenty-four teams, 96 curlers, with countless supporters, enjoyed three days of exciting curling, great food and fun galore. When the ice chips settled and the final 32 tired bodies dragged themselves off the ice, the prizes were awarded to the following teams: • The Charlie Ricard Memorial trophy, A-side winners and undefeated, the Allen team with Steven Allen, Rick Allen, Barry Conrad and

leads Rick Maloney and Mary Jane McAuley defeating the team of Barry and Karen Griese and Bernie and Rachel Leclaire in the championship game.

• B-side winners – Ed Lepack, Brian Theissen, Dave Anderson and George Burton with Don Armitage sparing on Sunday, winning over the Leo McCallum rink.

• C-side winners – Will Barr, Shelley Jamieson, Charlie Jamieson and Jim Freemark who won over the Cedric Wright team.

• D-side winners – The Brian Yolkowskie team with Karl Mann taking over at skip, Karen Yolkowskie, Doug Letang and Henri Huneault over the Doug Forgie rink.

LOW CUP BACK HOME

The Low Cup has come home to where it belongs. Needing a minimum of two wins in Pembroke, the lads decided not to scrape in but to

win all four games over Arnprior and storm in.

The team of Gary Smith, Dave Eady, Barry Griese and Bernie Leclaire trailed 5-0 after two ends, and then decided to curl, to win 10-6.

They won their second game 8-6.

Meanwhile, Rob Warren, Jim Berg, Rory McKay and Ed Hanson curled superbly to win both their games.

In Friendly action Renfrew travelled to the Huntley CC in Carp but were only able to bring three teams to the fray. The team of Bill Bowles, Yvonne Sklepowicz, Tony Lapiennes and Joan Eaton and the Barb WestTHERESA MANN garth rink with Karl Mann, Barb Roy Gert Brydges presents the Charlie Ricard Memorial Trophy to the winand Andy Beauregard both won their ning team of skip Steven Allen, third Rick Allen, second Barry Conrad games with only a few scares. and leads Mary Jane McAuley and Rick Maloney.

Unfortunately, Andy Sklepowicz’s try for the double to win only took out one and didn’t complete his team’s nice comeback with Leith Collins, Sheldon Stewart and Louise Steven Thorne Jamieson.

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Sports - The 1994 edition of the Montreal Expos was the franchise’s best team.

So says Douglas author Danny Gallagher in his latest book, Ecstasy to Agony: The 1994 Montreal Expos.

Co-authored with Bill Young and forwarded by awardwinning baseball writer Bob Elliott, the book takes you back to the years leading up to, and including, the 1994 team that was running away with first place in the National League East before the baseball strike ended not only Montreal’s World Series hopes, but maybe more.

Read how the hiring of Felipe Alou in 1993 turned the fran-

Danny Gallagher, co-author of the book Ecstasy to Agony: The 1994 Montreal Expos. The Expos were a team with the potential to reach the World Series when a strike halted that fateful season.

chise around, how the Expos could have had future hall-of-famer Derek Jeter, and more.

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“With due respect to the 1979, 1980 and 1981 teams, many people deem this 1994 team the best squad in Expos’ franchise history because they were so talented offensively, defensively and pitching-wise,” Gallagher said on why he and Young did the book.

“They had a great mix that led to a very polished team. They were 34 games over .500 at the time of the strike. That’s why there was ecstasy that season.

“The strike and cancellation of the season was one agony for the Expos. The second one was the period between Sept. 14, 1994 and early April 1995 when the work stoppage was curtailed.

During that time period, the Expos basically had no revenues coming in because they had no season ticket sales. Everything was at a standstill that offseason. It was a disaster for the franchise.

The third agony, Gallagher said, took place when managing general partner Claude Brochu decided that he had to trade stars Marquis Grissom, Ken Hill and John Wetteland and not offer a contract to free agent Larry Walk-

er. Brochu claims that the club was in deep financial trouble.

The fourth and final agony was when the team was transferred to Washington.’

Gallagher and Young have a few anecdotes in the book, including ones on Expo Ron Hassey, who caught pitcher Dennis Martinez’s perfect game in 1991.

Hassey was also behind the plate 10 years earlier for Len Barker’s perfect game with the Cleveland Indians against the Toronto Blue Jays in 1984.

El Presidente’s (Martinez) perfect gem came against the Los Angeles

Dodgers.

People would chuckle over Expos’ early years principle owner and chairman of the board Charles Bronfman of Seagram Distillers wearing an Expos No. 83 sweater.

Why? “The answer lay with Seagram’s 83 Canadian whiskey. If not for the popularity of this product, there would have been no team,” Gallagher explained.

Some years later, Bronfman’s sweater number was officially retired by the club.

As for Derek Jeter – “Jeter would have been great in an Expos’ uniform,” Gallagher predict-

ed, “but his tenure would have been what, maybe four or five seasons because management would have deemed him too expensive. Pedro Martinez was there for four seasons and then they traded him.’’

A 1994 Expos reunion gala is scheduled for Montreal the night of Saturday, March 29 to coincide with two Toronto Blue JaysNew York Mets pre-season games at the Big O March 28 and 29.

Copies of Ecstasy to Agony: The 1994 Montreal Expos can be obtained at Lawrence Gallagher’s law office on Renfrew Avenue East in Renfrew.

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Calabogie ski racers excel at championships

The next day was giant slalom at Mont Ste. Marie. Louise Stonham fearlessly sped to second again in the 2005 girls’ category, and Nicole Duff and Tori Cotter also finished two awesome runs. Noah Matthews inched up to second place in this race, and Thys Blok capped off his season with his first-ever podium – a fifth place result.

Wyatt Campbell-Brunke crashed on his first run but on his second run, he was determined to finish with a smile, and so he did with a fourth-place time.

For the 2002 (U12) boys, Sam Alexander pulled off a first-place finish, and Wesley Matthews fifth. Luke Hansen skied two clean runs. Lucas Zohr fell on his first run, but finished, and beat his first time by seven seconds on the second run.

FISU championships Continued from page 35

Uganda was second and Japan third in the senior men’s team standings.

In the senior women’s race, host Uganda posted the best possible score of six points, by placing 1-23. Winneie Nanyondo, runner-up Dorcus Ajok and third-place Prim Twikiriza posted respective times of

FIRST PODIUM

Carson Lefebvre lost a ski in the first run, and was carrying so much speed that he flew right out of the course, but he came back strongminded and nailed his second run. Combined with a speedy slalom result the day before, it was enough to allow him to step on the podium for the first time, in third place.

March 15-16 saw the U14s at Mont Ste. Marie for their championship GS, followed by slalom the next day at Edelweiss. Lauren Campbell-Brunke (Renfrew) and Sophia Tan (Kanata) made it a 2-3 finish for the year 2000 girls in the GS. Alyssa Steggall achieved a personal best this season, finishing sixth for the 2001 girls.

Sam Duff (Pembroke) made his win for the year 2000 boys look effortless as he put together some beautiful turns. Liam Maclean and Aiden Keuninckx skied to spectacular season-best results,

20:33, 21:01 and 21:06 in the fourlap, six-kilometre race. Japan was second with 15 points, while Canada was third with 38 points.

Leading Canada’s bronze-medal senior women’s showing was seventh place Julie-Anne Staehli, a Queen’s University runner from Lucknow, Ont., in 21:13.

Teammates Victoria Mary Coats and Alison Jackson were 14th and 17th respectively.

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with Liam snagging ninth, and Aiden 11th. For the year 2001 boys, Jack Alexander (Carp) grabbed third place, and Connor Allen (Manotick) was just off the podium in seventh.

Tyler Lefebvre (Calabogie) skied the best GS run of his season and was sitting in third place, but crashed on his second run.

Sean Swayze of Braeside also skied one clean run and dramatically blew up on the second.

The slalom at Edelweiss was equally entertaining.

Lauren Campbell-Brunke managed to grab fourth place. Sophia Tan was just off the podium.

The 2001 boys killed it.

Jack Alexander, Sean Swayze, and Connor Allen

went 2-3-4 on the podium for Calabogie! This was Connor’s podium debut.

Tyler Lefebvre was seventh.

March 8-9 also saw the U16s race their championships, followed almost immediately by provincials at Calabogie Peaks. Stay tuned for upcoming news on these talented skiers.

The last races for the skiers are just around the corner.

Some of the U10s and U12s competed in Huntsville at the Ontario championships March 22-23, while some U14s and U16s are trekking to Timmins for a slalom derby.

A dual slalom will be hosted at Calabogie Peaks April 5.

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* TENDER NOTICE * for St. Michael’s Catholic School, Douglas ON Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School, Petawawa, ON Sealed Tenders plainly marked for “St. Michael’s Catholic School” Project No.12-3231 AND/OR “Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School” Project No. 13-3264 will be received at Renfrew County Catholic District School Board, 499 Pembroke Street West, Pembroke ON

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Project 13-3264 – Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School: Will be for the supply of all labour, equipment and materials necessary for the construction of a new masonry and precast concrete two-storey 1,680 square foot per floor (3,480 square foot gross) addition to the existing school, including service connections to the existing school.

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DOUGLAS ST. PATRICK’S PARADE COMMITTEE

We would like to extend a HUGE Thank-You to the following:

Mandatory pre-bid meetings for all bidders and tender closing dates are as follows:

R.W. Tomlinson Ltd, Bonnechere Excavating Inc (BEI), Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd for all their traffic control items for the parade.

RJ Selle, and Terry McHale for their snow removal.

Donohue & Buch Families for their parking lots.

The Douglas Volunteer Fire Dept and local OPP officers for their parking and traffic directing skills before, during, and after the parade.

To all the media personnel who promoted and took part in advertising our parade, a special thank-you to Gerald Tracey and the Eganville Leader for their Irish Edition, and the after coverage in their papers and on air, it was appreciated.

To all the entertainers who entertained the crowds before the parade.

The 4-H clubs for feeding everyone at the school.

To all the people who put fabulous floats in the parade, it displayed your pride. Also, thank-you to the hoofers who walked in the parade.

To our Parade Marshalls–Des & Harry Enright and our St. Patrick–Ronnie Leclaire thank-you for your community support.

To the residence of Douglas, you made your town proud with all your beautiful decorations lining the parade route.

A special THANK-YOU for all the spectators who came from near and far to see our parade. You made all our work worthwhile.

Last but not least, a very special thank-you to the Douglas Lions Club for their annual sponsorship.

For each petal on the shamrock.

This brings a wish your way good health, good luck and happiness for today and every day.

A GIGANTIC THANK-YOU from your St. Patrick Parade Committee: Robert Enright, Bill McHale, Art Jamieson & Preston Cull

Project 12-3231 - St. Michael’s Catholic School: Will be for the supply of all labour, equipment and materials necessary for removal of the existing Public Library, and the construction of a new ICF and steel one-storey 4,270 square foot addition to the existing school, including service connections to the existing school and septic system.

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Tuesday, April 1st, at 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 23rd, at 3:00 p.m.

Bid documents may be obtained from Morris Thuemen, Architects Inc. for a refundable deposit of $100.00 per project, per set (limit of two sets per general contractor and one set per mechanical or electrical contractor).

Tenders will be opened in public immediately following closing time.

The lowest or any tender shall not necessarily be accepted.

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The U10s and U12s kicked it off with their races March 8-9 at Vorlage and Mont Ste. Marie. The first day was slalom – stubby (short) gates for U10s and full gates for U12s. Louise Stonham of Arnprior finished in second for the 2005 girls, with Nicole Duff snagging her first-ever podium with a fifth-place finish.

For the 2004 boys, Noah Matthews (Calabogie) was fifth and Thys Blok (White Lake) eighth, while Wyatt Campbell-Brunke (Renfrew) saw a winning streak end as he crashed spectacularly on both runs.

In the U12 slalom, Annabel Wight (Kanata) skied to 16th in the 2002 girls’ division.

Sam Alexander (Carp) and Wesley Matthews (Calabogie) stepped up on the podium for the 2002 boys, claiming second and third. Rookie Lucas Zohr of UOV and Luke Hansen of Renfrew were just outside, in sixth and seventh.

The 2003 boys skied beautifully too. Carson Lefebvre (Calabogie) was on his way to the podium, sitting in third, when he missed a gate on the second run. But Jeremy Van Grunsven (Odessa) finished both, and collected a fifthplace ribbon.

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Team Dunbar continues ongoing support for Renfrew Hike for Hospice passed away July 2013.

Hospice Renfrew has updated its website with information on this year’s event.

The site also includes a gallery of photos from previous years. Their site is accessible at http://www.hospicerenfrew. ca/hike_for_hospice.php Hospice Renfrew continues to use Canada Helps because they take only three

per cent of the funds raised as opposed to the Canadian Palliative Care Association which takes nine per cent and holds the money for months.

At the end of the day, it means more money we raise goes directly to supporting the local community.

The URL is included below and I encourage you to share it with your extended

family, friends, and colleagues via email, texts, posts, pokes, tweets, etc. – https:// www.canadahelps.org/GivingPages/GivingPage.aspx?gpID=35457 For you ‘old school’ folks who like to collect cash and cheques, pledge forms are available.

We look forward to seeing everyone May 4.

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Sports - To date, Team Dunbar has raised over $20,000 to help support Hospice Renfrew. It is truly amazing what we’ve accomplished as a family.

This year the Hike for Hospice is Sunday, May 4, and once again we are coming together to reach our goal of another $5,000.

In 2010 Team Dunbar participated in the Hike in memory of Patricia Lascelle, whom they had just lost on March 11 to her battle with cancer at Hospice Renfrew.

That year we raised $6,280 for Hospice Renfrew in her memory.

There were 24 hikers that year, including Olive Dunbar (Mom) and brothers Frank and Bernard. The following year Team Dunbar was officially declared the No. 1 team, with 16 participants in 2011.

Team Dunbar raised $4,025 to support Hospice Renfrew in their mission to assist terminally-ill individuals and support their family and friends.

In 2012, 21 hikers, rollers, runners and strollers raised more than $5,100 in Pat’s memory, never realizing that within the year they would be using the facilities once again.

Olive Dunbar spent her last days with us in the special care of the Hospice Team.

In May 2013, the 20-member strong Team Dunbar continued to raise funds in Patricia and Olive’s memory and a family friend, Chuck, all of whom spent their final days at Hospice Renfrew in 2012.

We also hiked

in memory of brother Frank who passed away in 2012, as well.

In 2013, Team Dunbar raised another $5,468.

Please mark your calender for this year’s Hike for Hospice May 4.

We hope you will join Team Dunbar as we continue to hike in memory of Pat, Olive Dunbar, Frank and Bernard, who

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PUBLIC NOTICE Dr. Craig Appleyard and Lesley Barnes (Physioworks) are moving their office from 552 Raglan South to 1035 O’Brien Rd Renfrew K7V 3Z4 From O’Brien, turn at the caboose onto Mask then take first left (Booth) and drive to parking lot on left.

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Even when we were on our knees around Mother saying our nightly prayers, Earl never let go of the sweater, and we knew he would be wearing it the next day to the Northcote School.

Well, at the crack of dawn, which was when we five children were roused from our warm beds, all heck broke loose!

Earl, who only cried if he was physically hurt, was crying like he had lost an arm.

Between sobs he was calling Emerson every vile name he could think of.

Mother left making the porridge and took the stairs two at a time to settle whatever was causing the uproar.

Well, it was plain to see what had happened, and it was going to take a genius to fix it.

In fact, not even a genius could repair the damage.

How Emerson did what he did without being heard through the night would forever remain a mystery.

But somehow he had snuck downstairs to Mother’s sewing basket; gotten her good scissors that no one could touch, and cut out the sleeves of the sweater.

And there he stood, fully dressed with a clean plaid shirt and over the top was the now-sleeveless sweater.

He ignored the fact that it barely touched his waist. The arms fit, and to Emerson that was all that mattered.

Now, Earl was small, but he was powerful when he was in full anger mode, and he attacked Emerson with fists flying.

Everyone stood around in the upstairs hall, which was really Audrey’s and my bedroom, too stunned to enter into the battle.

Even Mother looked like she had turned to stone.

Earl grabbed at the sweater, latching onto a shoulder where it had been relieved of one of its sleeves, and pulled with all his might.

And right before our eyes, the piece of yarn he had a firm hold on, reamed off the sweater, falling in a soft mound on the bedroom floor.

Soon there was very little left to that side of the sweater.

It was unravelling and if Earl kept at it, soon there would be nothing left but the band on the bottom!

Well, there was nothing to do but admit that was the last of the Alpaca sweater. Audrey said she doubted if even the wool could be saved.

Mother said she would think of a punishment for Emerson after we had all gone to school, and she could get her wits about her.

All the way out the long lane, Emerson walked half a mile behind us, like someone with leprosy.

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Emerson dared not complain, because he knew Mother could easily add another house chore to his punishment ... like peeling potatoes or making the toast in the morning. More girl chores!

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If there was anything Emerson hated, it was doing house chores.

Mother decided every night for a week he would redd up the kitchen, and that meant putting on a long white pinny, washing the dishes, drying them, and putting them into the cupboard. “Girls chores,” he called it.

Earl didn’t think the penalty was severe enough, and so all the time Emerson was at his “girl chores,” Earl sat on the bench behind the table making faces and sneering

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Lifestyle Emerson was not happy. The handme-down box was wide open in the middle of the kitchen floor, and the entire family sat around it in chairs as we would at a prayer meeting at the Lutheran Church.

The call had come that morning: “She’s here ... she’s here.”

That’s all the station master had to say.

We knew the hand-me-down box from Aunt Lizzie in Regina had arrived on the C.P.R. train.

Of course, there was no touching it until after supper, the kitchen had been redded up, and our hands washed.

Why, we had to wash our hands before we touched a wood crate that had come all the way from Regina by train was something I could never understand, but no one got near the box, or the mounds of clothes packed inside until we had thoroughly washed our hands!

The reason Emerson was in a state was because a nice store-bought sweater had been claimed by Earl.

Alpaca, it was, Mother said. We had to admit it was a fine specimen of a sweater, and it fit Earl to a ‘T’.

Earl, being several sizes smaller than Emerson, and weighing about 50 pounds less, was the logical owner of the newly arrived sweater, once worn by a rich cousin in Regina.

But Emerson, claimed since he was older, he should have had first pick, and as far as he was concerned the sweater would fit.

“It’s supposed to be tight ... that’s the style of it,” he reasoned.

Mother would have no part of the argument. The sweater was Earl’s and that was the end of it.

Alas, if that were only the case!The entire box was emptied, and as usual, there was nothing in it for my sister Audrey or me ... all boys’ clothes.

We knew some of Uncle Jack’s suits would eventually be made into skirts or jumpers for us, and the dresses Aunt Lizzie had no more use for, being several sizes too small for Mother, would be turned into blouses.

The contents of the entire box had been sorted, pawed over, and put into piles, and the empty box moved out to the summer kitchen, where it would eventually be pulled apart and used for kindling for the Findlay Oval.

It looked like Earl was the only one who had anything decent out of the whole box.

That is, everything else had to be cut down to size, let out, pressed or passed on to the rummage sale the Salvation Army held once a year in Renfrew.

The whole evening was spent pawing over the clothes from Regina, with Emerson still insisting the one prize in the entire box, the Alpaca sweater belonged to him.

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Members of the Renfrew Lions Club, children and the Renfrew Recreation Department celebrate free public skates at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre on Sundays, thanks to a generous donation from the Lions.

Accompanied by some grateful children are, from left, President Leo Freamo, Randy Pender, Reuben Raymond, Steven Freamo, John Bromilow and Doug Headrick.

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Community - Sunday was a great day to hit the ice thanks to the Renfrew Lions Club.

More than 30 people were on hand at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Center for a free public skate, the second last of the season, on March 23.

The Lions donated $1,200 to the Renfrew Recreation Department, which ensures public skating sessions on Sundays are free for anyone who wants to take a spin on the ice.

The donation covered a number of skates this season, and will continue to sponsor free skates next September to April. “Recreation is a big thing in Renfrew for the youth,� said Lions Club president Leo Freamo. “This is one way to get the kids out,� he said.

The recreation department put out a request seeking sponsorship for public skating.

The cost is usually $1.50 to $2.50, but that cost adds up for a family, said Freamo. He brought the request to the Lions and everyone jumped on board.

“There’s a big difference in numbers,� said Freamo about the turnout for free skating versus days when there’s a charge.

Eight-year-old Kailey Dunn accompanies her grandfather, Freamo, to the rink.

The two have been out multiple times together this season. “I like that I get to try new things and get out more,� said Kailey, adding it’s a great chance to see some of her friends from school. “I get to know some people more and make new friends,� Kailey said.

She adds it’s also an opportunity to hang out with her grandfather. “I get to spend more time with him.�

A number of families stopped and thanked the Lions – who were on hand on Sunday for a cheque presentation – for sponsoring the skate.

Randy Pender, facility supervisor with the recreation department, said they’re hoping a few more groups step forward to sponsor public skating. “We’re looking to get Saturday evenings and the holidays (covered),� said Pender. “A lot more kids come out to skate when it’s free.�

To sponsor free public skating, contact Renfrew Recreation Department director Kevin Hill at 613-4323131.

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A puzzling pasttime

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Karen Abbott and Penny Jamieson are two of many seniors who drop in at the Golden Age Centre for puzzles, games, socializing and many registered programs.

Diana Wakely Renfrew Art Guild

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Everyone is welcome.

Featuring Shirley Ann Cone.

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Mark your calendar July 12 and 13 for the third annual Art in the Park at Haramis Park.

For more information check out www.renfrewartguild.com or call Diana at 613-433-3635.

Community - The recently-formed Golden Age Activity Centre is instrumental in bringing seniors together in a convenient location with many facilities.

The atmosphere is friendly and it is a great place to visit, watch a movie, exercise and play cards.

It is not generally known that there is a serious side to the centre.

For instance, under the able chairmanship of Joan Price, a group entitled Housing Plans – Seniors has been organized to discuss problems.

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Most of us still remember the wonderful smell of Crayola crayons and the happiness of getting a box that had a gold or silver crayon in it.

Those tools of our childhood got a lot of us started on the road to being artists.

Some of us were lucky enough to get coloured pencils.

Whatever the choice, most parents preferred both to paint to eliminate the muss and fuss of paint.

We are fortunate in Renfrew to have an accomplished artist who works with coloured pencil.

Shirley Ann Cone grew up in Calabogie and loved to draw. At the age of 13 she won an art award that encouraged her to become the artist she is today.

Her love of animals and her love of the pencil are quite obvious. When you see one of her paintings it looks so real that you question the medium.

It is hard to believe that what you are looking at is not a photograph.

She applies layers upon layers of colour to achieve the finished painting.

This might sound like an easy medium, but no it is not. You could probably equate it with watercolour.

There is a definite technique, quality pencils and the right paper and of course the talent of the artist. See www.sconeart.com Come and join us at our next meeting and see Shirley Ann at work.

She will be taking us through the steps and giving us a chance to try the world of coloured pencil at a different level.

For more information please call Andre Lefebvre at 613.433.1332

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Chalk Talk is a popular feature of the new duplicate bridge club.

Duplicate bridge proving a winner Lewis MacDonald

Community - Nine full tables of duplicate bridge again demonstrated its appeal to Renfrew and area at the MaTe-Way Activity Centre March 19, marking the fourth session of the resurgent activity. Congratulations to the winners: • North-South: 1st, Jeannie Yagminas and Eric Brown; 2nd, Bob Bouchard and Garry

Irving; 3rd, Carol Sulpher and Earl Martin. • East-West: 1st, Yolande Baillon and Betty Rowe; 2nd, Bernadette and Tim Culhane; 3rd, Bob Lightbody and Guy Vaillancourt.

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Rowe. Play begins at 1 p.m. each Wednesday. Partners are provided for those who come early.

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Rick McPhail writes: I find that the birds prefer sunflower seed over all other grain. I have lots of blue jays and goldfinches, mourning doves and grouse-like doves as big as pigeons. Is there anything else I can feed the birds?

I also saw a snowy owl searching for food along Highway 60. A very beautiful sight to see.

Rick: Thank you for the information. There are a few gray partridge in your area which could be the large grouse-like, plump birds you see.

The partridge gather in a small covey of between six and ten birds.

There are also mourning doves which give a sharp coo followed by three drawn out coos. It is the best way to identify them.

They walk rather than hop when they are feeding, usually on corn or niger seed.

You can also feed niger seed, as I have mentioned, cracked corn or suet as well as the sunflower seed.

The birds welcome all of them.

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Hello Jim and Ila: Most days I see the snowy owl as I go to and from the bush. It’s been a great winter working in the bush and no complaints about the cold. I hadn’t seen the owl all this week and thought it had left, then I saw it today. Most days it is either sitting on the tall ash tree by the road or on a hydro pole. Many times I’ve seen it flying low over the snow along the line fence across the road. Today I saw it flying or swooping along low over the snow.

This is the first winter I’ve see this behaviour. They are usually always perched up high looking down searching for mice. Maybe with the hard snow cover it tries to flush mice out from under the snow. This bird is pure white and the same one who has been here all winter. Sincerely, Maynard van der Galien

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Tracy Marki has heard the male and female cardinals counter-singing, where one bird will sing a phrase several times and its mate will repeat the phrase.

If you have cardinals listen for this mating behaviour. Cardinals appeared on more checklists than any other bird during the Great Backyard Bird Count in February.

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Lifestyle - Male redwinged blackbirds are arriving and it is about time.

Presently they are more interested in finding food than displaying their bright red shoulder patches. As a result we see only a pale yellow or white bar on their wings.

They, along with common grackles, brown-headed cowbirds and starlings do the clean-up of any seed left on the ground or snow by our winter birds.

The last week of March is not their usual time to return. We have had a few stay all winter. In 2003, 04 and 05 they were counted during our Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 27. The biggest wave usually arrives during the first week of March.

Ron and Brenda Golden saw five redwings at their feeder on the first day of spring, Marlene Hanneman saw them at her feeder the following day and a single male arrived at our feeder on the same day.

The birds arrive in waves spread over a wide area.

The male birds arrive first to establish a territory; the females arrive about two weeks later. Females are heavily streaked with buff or pale yellow and dark brown. She chooses her mate according to the quality of his territory to provide food and shelter for her young.

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Valley Outdoor Show in Carp April 4 to 6 David Johnston

News - Outdoor sports enthusiasts will be taking aim on the Carp Fairgrounds April 4-6 for the 14th annual Valley Fishing and Outdoor Show.

Organizer Dave Arbour says the event will have something for everyone.

“The show is well-established but this year we have a lot of new vendors that will add a new flavour to it.”

In addition to a massive gun show that will be featured in the arena and the hall, the show will have a wide range of hunting and fishing equipment for sale, including archery.

“This year we are featuring new lures that have never been seen in this area, and are not available in stores. Seafour lures are the newest.”

And for anglers who want to extend their techniques, the show will feature fly fishing demonstrations.

“The Fly Fishers of Ottawa will do a demo and teach people

how to fly fish.”

People from all over the region attend the show, along with outdoors activists from Quebec, Cornwall, Peterborough, Belleville, Cornwall, Barry’s Bay, and up to Algonquin Park.

On Saturday, a highlight will be the duck-and-goose calling competition.

“Three judges are hidden and people will go through a series of different calls and will be judged accordingly. Prizes will be given for top callers.” There will also be a turkey calling competition Dave and his wife will be testing people for their wild turkey hunting licence.

To be eligible to take the test, applicants first have to first purchase the Ontario Wild Turkey Hunter Education Course on DVD. It is available from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters at www.ofah-cps. com/turkey/DVD.cfm.

Seminars will be held on turkey hunting, trailering and calling ducks and geese.

“We have got it all covered.

Hunting apparel, tackle guns.

There will even be boats and ATVs.” Another popular attraction is the big buck, moose and bear skulls contest.

“People bring in mounted heads and they are scored by a measurement between antlers.

They will win prizes. We also have hidden prizes.” Bear skulls are usually not mounted.

Kids’ activities include a casting pond and fishing pond. They can win prizes such as lures and fishing rods. Kids can also try out bows in the archery area.

There will be a full line of archery equipment from local stores.

On Sunday, the big attraction will be Jungle Cat World. This will be all different animals from previous years. This is an educational event, featured at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

“These are critters that you won’t see around here. They even have a kangaroo.”

The expanded vendor area

will have something for every outdoor interest. You can even book a hunting or fishing trip with outfitters. And participants can win to spend a day with pro angler John Anderson.

“We have put a lot of work into this and we are expecting a fantastic weekend.”

Admission is $8 for adults and free for children under 12.

Parking is also free at the Carp fairgrounds.

The show runs Friday, April 4 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday, April 5 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For more information, check out the show online at www.valleysportsmanshow.com or call 613-257-7489. Considered to be the largest fishing and outdoor show in the area, sponsors include Dave’s Hunter Safety, Seafour Lures, That Hunting and Fishing Store, Hot Equipment Rentals, Quaker Boy, Lucky Strike, Stittsville Trailers, Stittsville Shooting Range and Rideau Home Hardware.

They sing at night and rest during the day Jim Ferguson Nature Notes

Lifestyle -The cold spring has not as yet enticed the members of the Anura order of frogs and tree frogs to begin their nightly chorus of frog songs.

In this part of Eastern Ontario we can enjoy the spring chorus of a variety of frogs.

Unfortunately, they sing at night and from places that are better not travelled in the dark, swamps, marshes and muddy ground.

It is best to look for frogs during the daylight hours and listen for them at night.

There are six species that make up the family of tree frogs in our part of

or in low bushes.

Their sharp “peep” is the loudest spring frog song. In winter the peeper’s body actually freezes with ice crystals forming inside.

However, the frog manufactures its own antifreeze to keep from damaging the cells.

Renfrew County: wood frog, leopard frog, pickerel frog, green frog, mink frog and bull frog. The family of true frogs has three members: spring peeper (the smallest), gray tree frog and the striped chorus frog.

The songs range from the high pitched “peep” of the spring peeper to the deep “croak” of the bullfrog.

When the moon is just right and the male frogs feel amorous the spring chorus gets under way.

The smallest and possibly the most often heard is the spring peeper.

This little frog will sit comfortably on your thumbnail.

It is pale brown and has a prominent, dark, X-shaped mark on its back. They are able to climb and are found in damp places on the ground

It has been said that frogs must be frozen in three times before spring really arrives.

It would be nice if they got thawed out the first time so they could be frozen in three times.

Discs are available to help us identify the frogs by their songs.

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March 2014

Monthly Column by

John YAKABUSKI MPP

www.johnyakabuski.com The winter that never seems to want to end must surely be getting ready to bid us all adieu. It has certainly been one that is, as the old saying goes, “hard on the wood pile”. But no matter how you heat your home, whether it be by wood, oil, propane, natural gas or electricity, it has certainly put a great deal of strain on family budgets here in Renfrew-NipissingPembroke. As a consequence, and at the risk of being repetitive, energy and particularly the cost of hydro continues to be the number one issue our office is dealing with.

I attended a meeting at the Legion in Barry’s Bay on March 1st where a capacity crowd made it clear in no uncertain terms that paying ones hydro bill was becoming more and more difficult. In fact we’re hearing from fixed-income seniors that they have to make the choice between paying their hydro bill and buying groceries.

As I am writing this column on March 20th, I suspect the meeting I’ll be attending on March 21st in Rankin will deliver much the same message.

Rallies planned for the 4th of April all across Ontario will I believe make it abundantly clear to the government that the people are, to paraphrase the old movie Network, “mad as hell, and they’re not going to take it anymore”. I will be attending, hopefully, at least a couple of those rallies if time and distance allows. As you know it’s a big riding, and getting from one end to the other can be a challenge. In the meantime my office welcomes and continues to receive stories of mismanagement at Hydro One and problems with the billing process. We take every one of them very seriously and seek resolutions, dealing directly with Hydro One if possible, and in other cases forwarding them to the office of the Ombudsman of Ontario.

Normally by this time of year I should be talking about the upcoming provincial budget, to be presented by the government. In 2006 the Liberal promised that their budget, and every subsequent budget, would be delivered before the end of the fiscal year on March 31st. That commitment was not kept last year; but we understand that the circumstances were unusual in that Dalton McGuinty resigned and Kathleen Wynne was sworn in as Premier in February. Having said that, there is no excuse for a budget not to be tabled prior to the end of this fiscal year. The federal government tabled their budget on February 11th, and while it is customary for the provincial government to deliver their budget after the federal government, municipalities, hospitals, school boards, and so many other institutions rely on the tabling of the provincial budget in order to understand what their fiscal situation will look like for the year ahead. It should be noted that 6 other provinces have already tabled their 2014-2015 budgets.

It is my belief that the government is delaying the budget because they are quite aware that they are missing their fiscal targets. The deficit rose by over $2 billion last year at a time when every other province moved closer to balance. Whether it’s going to be good news or bad news, the people of Ontario have a right to know the budget details. Quite frankly the longer Wynne delays a budget, the longer she postpones the inevitable confidence vote that she will have to face. Should she lose that vote, then the people of Ontario will have the opportunity to pass their judgment in a general election.

Recently our leader Tim Hudak tabled his Million Jobs Act, which is a plan to get Ontario back to balance by: putting more people back to work, removing the barriers to employment, cutting red tape, and reducing the regulatory burden that makes it more and more difficult for businesses to be successful in Ontario. If the budget, whenever it is tabled, does not show a significant decrease in Ontario’s deficit and on the long term burden that growing debt places on our citizens, then I believe that there is no option but to go to the polls and let the people decide.

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rehearsals begin April 10 All singers welcome Community - The Ottawa Valley Music Festival is preparing another exciting season of bringing glorious choral music to the Valley.

The chorus is made up of singers from throughout the Ottawa Valley, and new members are always welcome.

This is an exciting opportunity for any interested singers wishing to join with us as we raise our voices in joyful song.

The chorus is directed

by Peter Morris, now in his third season with the festival.

Rehearsals take place on Thursdays, 7 to 9 p.m., at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church, Plaunt Street in Renfrew.

The first rehearsal will be on Thursday, April 10.

The OVMF Chorus will be singing in two concerts during this upcoming season.

There will be a Festival of the Choirs event on June 7 in Eganville, which will include pieces by Mozart, Franck, Mendelssohn, and Holst, as well as some traditional sprirituals.

There will be eight rehearsals for the concert, beginning April 10. There will be no rehearsal on Maundy Thursday.

Following the June performance, the Chorus will take a break until later in the summer when they will reconvene to begin preparations of John Rutter’s Requiem.

This choral masterpiece will be performed with orchestra on Sept. 28 in Arnprior.

Once again, the rehearsal period will be over eight weeks.

More information is available at the website http://www.ottawavalleymusicfestival.ca/ or through the following contacts: Arnprior 613623-5185; Deep River 613-584-4264; Eganville 613-754-5217; and Renfrew 613-649-2677.

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Community - Last week we left you with the reason tartan is so important to the Scots.

We left you with the idea that the Scots were very unhappy after being forced to give up wearing tartan of any kind. This anger towards Edward and his people was well shown in the movie Brave Heart. They were so upset that they created something called Kirking of the Tartan.

So you say, what’s kirking of the tartan?

A kirk is a church which even back then was considered a “safe” place.

Warring factions or any enemy could not enter a kirk except for peaceful reasons.

The Scots would carry a little piece of tartan somewhere concealed on their body or in their clothes.

Once everyone was safely inside the kirk the doors would be barred and the windows shuttered so that no one could see in.

Then and only then the discreetly hidden tartan would be brought out and blessed.

The prayers of the blessing would always hold hope that the tartan would someday soon be allowed to be worn again.

The treaty of Arbaroth on April 6, 1320 was an historic and important step towards the restoring of the use of the tartan and the bagpipes.

The dating of this treaty had nothing to do with the date the Nova Scotia group picked.

When Canada affirmed the date they did so with the date of the treaty in mind.

This treaty had many very important points in it, such as recognizing that Scotland had always been independent longer then England had.

It recognized that Edward 1st had unjustly attacked Scotland and perpetuated atrocities on the Scottish people.

It concluded that Robert the Bruce had delivered the Scottish nation and should no longer be thought of as a traitor.

Maybe one of the most important things that came to light with that treaty was that Scotland’s independence was the prerogative of the Scottish people rather than any King, including a king of Scots.

Unfortunately the Pope’s allegiance tended to float back and forth between the Scottish and the English.

Eventually the Act of Proscription came out in 1746 again abolishing the wearing of the tartan.

While there is much speculation that the bagpipe was included in this Act, again there is no mention of it in the act.

However there is evidence that after Culloden the central government was eager to condemn and punish as many Jacobites as possible so as to make an example of them which none would ever want to emulate again.

“When it was found that one soldier, James Reid, did not carry arms but bagpipes, the Court in York observed that ‘a Highland regiment

never marched without a piper’. This was sufficient reason to condemn him to death in 1747 for playing a part in the Jacobite Rising.”

This may have been why there was the idea that the pipes were included in the Act. George IV visited Scotland in 1822, being heralded as a Stuart prince on a par to Bonnie Prince Charlie, and was himself a Jacobite King. It was in the pageantry of this visit that the Act of Proscription was repeated.

This was, in a way, emphasized by a Grand Ball that was to be held by the peers of Scotland to entertain the king.

At this Highland Ball, the king had ordered a kilt for himself and set the condition that, unless in uniform (kilt or some form of tartan), “no Gentleman is to be allowed to appear in anything but the ancient Highland costume.”

At this, lowland gentlemen suddenly embarked on a desperate search for Highland ancestry (however remote) and a suitable tartan kilt from the Edinburgh tailors, who responded inventively.

This can be seen as the pivotal event when what had been thought of as the primitive dress of mountain thieves became the national dress of the whole of Scotland.

Based on all of this history, it seems that the Scottish heritage has been faced with large obstacles in retaining the historic garb.

The group in Nova Scotia made a good decision to establish a special event to celebrate Scottish heritage.

The Celts have spread all over the world for a variety of reasons like potato famine in Ireland, bringing of Scottish pioneers to our area by the Laird of McNab, to Brittany to avoid proscription, to Poland and Ukrainan countries, during WWI, and the list goes on as to where they went and why.

An interesting note is that Poland itself has four national tartans.

There are six official Celtic nations, Scotland, Ireland, Brittany, Isle of Man, Wales, and Cornwall as well as many informal Celtic nations.

Tartan Day came to be celebrated all over world for the reason that Celts are all over the world.

The McNab and District Celtic Heritage Society is planning on celebrating Tartan Day on April 6 at Horton Community Centre.

We suggest that you dig out your tartan finery and plan to join us.

The McNab and District Celtic Heritage Society is planning on celebrating Tartan Day with a pot luck meal at 12:30 p.m. that day.

Come prepared for a good time with food, music and dancing and a tartan weaving demonstration by Bob Hinchley.

Everyone is welcome to come and help us celebrate.

As King George IV required for the Grand Ball, we suggest that if you have tartan in kilt, plaid, or any form, please wear it to your respective churches and then come to our event.

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Activities at Renfrew Legion Branch 148 Royal Canadian Legion Renfrew Branch 148

Community - One of the many groups that uses the facilities of the Legion is the Renfrew Silver Seniors. To join this group all you have to be is 55 years of age.

The Silver Seniors play darts every Monday afternoon.

Their lunches are held twice a month and they have dinners and dances throughout the year, as well as games days twice a year on Sundays.

The Royal Canadian Legion hosted a Valentine’s Day Dinner and Dance Feb. 14 with an incredible turnout.

The Legion would like to thank Fran Godin, the Ladies Auxiliary and all the Legion volunteers, as well as all the companies and businesses who donated to the dinner and dance.

Branch 148 Renfrew will be celebrating their 85th anniversary this year.

There will be a dinner and honours and awards night Saturday, June 21.

The Royal Canadian Legion supports many local charities and organizations.

For the months of JanuaryFebruary donations were made by the branch in the amount of $875.

LEGION FACTS

• The first president and executive of Branch 148 were chosen on April 19, 1929 at the Hotel Renfrew banquet for the veterans of the First World War. • The Legion has weekly entertainment in the lounge.

Branch 148 Renfrew’s hall can be booked through the office by calling 613-432-6450 or 613-432-2582.

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News - The Renfrew Business Improvement Area (BIA) will host its fifth annual Festival of Family on July 19.

Information regarding information for this book is available at the Legion office.

Although this program is about remembrance and the history of our veterans, a telephone appeal will take place to the general public and businesses for advertising sales for the book. This telephone appeal will be conducted by the book’s publisher, Fenety Marketing.

Election time for the upcoming fiscal year is here.

Phone calls have been made by the nominating committee.

If you have been a Legion member for one year, your name can be put forward for election to the executive.

You can be nominated from the floor at the March 26 general meeting or the election meeting, which is being held on April 23.

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Lifestyle - Although the weather provides no indication that spring has arrived, St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s High School is preparing in many ways for the spring season.

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the school year are sure to be busy!

The spring season has begun for athletes, meaning that soccer teams, track and field athletes and the badminton team have started tryouts and training. As the first games and competitions arrive, we wish the Jaguars the best

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Our second Spirit Week of the year will begin on May 5.

This week, similar to the previous Spirit Week in the fall, is a week of fun for students, ending with

our spring semi-formal dance on May 9.

The dance will begin at 8 p.m. Make sure to mark this date, as it is the last dance of this school year!

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-432-6689, E-mail: peter.clark@metroland.com NOTE: The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. The Mercury community calendar is a free service for notfor-profit groups. Include a daytime contact name and phone number for clarification. No posters.

MARCH 28 Paramedics Wellness Clinic from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Golden Age Activity Centre; Jim Miller entertainment at 1:30 p.m.

Ladies Auxiliary Branch 148 soup and sandwich, tea/coffee, dessert $1.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Price $4.50.

Takeout available. Call 613-432-2329.

Euchre tournament 7:30 p.m. at the Douglas Tavern. $10 per player in teams of three. Register by March 27 with Agatha Crogie 613-649-2734.

Light lunch will be served. All proceeds to the Bonnechere Valley 4-H Archery Club and 4-H Cloverbuds.

Renfrew Legion Ladies Auxiliary Euchre 1 p.m. Cost $8. Light snack served at half time.

MARCH 31 Adult drawing classes. Mondays 10 a.m. to noon at Spruce Hedge Studio in Burnstown. Contact Marlene to register, 613-317-3740 schalym@ gmail.com Mondays March 31 to May 26, Arnprior’s Nick Smith Centre offers two daytime linedance programs for all ages and both genders. Beginners noon to 1 p.m., novices/intermediates 1:30 to 3 p.m. Call the instructor at 613-623-0976 to pre-register or for more information.

APRIL 1 Children’s drawing classes. Tuesdays 4:30 to 6 p.m. Spruce Hedge Studio in Burnstown. Contact Marlene to register, 613-317-3740 schalym@ gmail.com.

MARCH 29

Ambush Spring Fling! Ambush playing at the Cobden Agricultural Hall, 43 Astrolabe Rd, Cobden. Doors open at 8.30 p.m., band plays at 9 p.m.

Cost $15 per person, no advance tickets. Restricted dance, must be 19 years old and have photo ID. Sponsored by the Cobden Agricultural Society. For more details, call 613-646-2481.

Haley United Church annual Spring Roast Beef Supper 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Church in Friendship Hall. Adults $12, 6 to 12 years, $6. Wheelchair accessible. Take-out available.

The Anishaanabe Seven Grandfather teaching, plus Shaker-making will be presented at the next Anishaanabe Cultural Circle ,10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Renfrew Curling Club. Please bring a dish for the potluck lunch.

Call 613-433-1824 or ray@niganahinabi.com to register.

APRIL 6

Mixed doubles dart tournament at Renfrew Legion. Registration 10 to 10:45, play at 11 a.m. $20 a team.

Canteen open, 19 and over welcome.

Call Rose 613-281-0569.

Renfrew Skating Club presents A Pixar 4-Pack Ice Show, 7 p.m. at MaTe-Way Activity Centre. Raffle prizes and admission by donation. The show features the club’s skaters from CanSkate to senior levels.

Westmeath United Church Gospel Music Concert at 7 p.m. Freewill donations support the Recovery Road gas card assistance program, helping the parents of children that require regular visits to CHEO with travelling expenses.

Cobden Seniors four-hand euchre party at the Whitewater Community Hall at 1:30 p.m. Admission $5. Light refreshments, prizes and 50-50 draw.

The Renfrew Victoria Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop is having a pre-inventory sale until March 29. The gift shop is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

MARCH 30

Don’t be an April Fool. Enjoy a spaghetti supper from 5 to 7 p.m. at Groves Park Lodge GEM Hall. The $9 meal includes spaghetti and sauce, salad and bun, dessert, tea or coffee.

Takeout available. Call ahead 613432-5823. All proceeds will support the Groves Park Lodge Residents Fund.

APRIL 3 Trade your curling broom in for a bingo dabber. Every Thursday from April 3 to May 8 (six weeks) play Heritage Radio Bingo at the Renfrew Curling Rink. Game starts at 7 p.m.

Chance to win 50-50 and post-bingo.

Both proceeds to the curling rink. Bar will be open. Bingo cards available at several Renfrew locations.

APRIL 4 AND 5 Closing Community Bonspiel at Cobden Curling Club, $22 for curling and roast beef supper, or $12 for supper only. Call Gerry Afelskie 613-646-2684 or Rick Olmstead 613-646-9889.

APRIL 5 Indoor yard sale at the Air Force Wing. Renfrew. Call 613-432-4485.

Cost is $12 a table or space. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reserve early.

Renfrew Silver Seniors games day (cards, darts) at the Renfrew Legion at 1 p.m. Spaghetti at 4 p.m. Call Pat for tickets 613-649-2756.

McNab and District Celtic Heritage Society Canadian Tartan Day Ceilidh and pot luck at 12:30 p.m. at the Horton Community Centre. Wear your tartan finery to church and come join in the music and fun and tartan-weaving display. Maybe try your hand at it. Coffee and tea will be available. Free will donation.

The April Valley Singles Lunch at the Flamingo Restaurant, Renfrew, at 1 p.m. Contact Donna at 613-623-6698 or Johanna at 613-432-7622.

Shantyman’s Ice Breakup Dance and Supper at the Eganville Legion. Entertainment by Buck 50. Dance from 2 to 5 p.m. and supper 5 to 7 p.m.

Price $12 per person. Event hosted by Melville United Church.

APRIL 7 Renfrew Freemasons monthly meeting at the Masonic Lodge on Raglan Street. Contact Gord at gord@nrtco. net or Barry at 613-433-9038.

APRIL 8 DACA Centre annual general meeting at 7 p.m. Election for all board of director positions,111 Flat Road.

Renfrew Uke Group (RUG) Jam Session at the Rocky Mountain House.

Regular RUG jams free and held on the second Tuesday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. Fun group of Ukulele players of all skill levels. Visit www.RenfrewUkeGroup.ca

APRIL 9 Get ‘Cooking for Life’ with a summer BBQ cooking demonstration by Stephanie Bergsma at the Admaston/ Bromley Public Library in Douglas at 6 p.m. All recipes are gluten/wheat free, dairy/lactose free, egg free, cholesterol free, and plant-based vegan/vegetarian. The demo is free, but you need to pre-register by calling 613 649-2576, emailing info@ admastonbromleylibrary.com, or sending a message on Facebook.

APRIL 11 Renfrew Freemasons luncheon at noon, Rocky Mountain House.

Gentlemen interested in learning about freemasonry are invited. Wives and girlfriends welcome. Contact Barry Sansom at 613-433-9038.

APRIL 12 Trivia Night at Cobden Curling Club, 43 Astrolabe Road. Doors open at 7 p.m., action starts at 7:30 p.m. Cost $60 per team or up to six players.

Light lunch after the contest. To register, call Penny at 613-646-7737.

Hosted by Renfrew County Plowmen’s Association.

Four-hand euchre party at the Wing.

Cost $8. Call 613-432-4485. Light snack served at half time. All welcome. Proceeds to TLC program.

The Renfrew Tea Room celebrates its birthday from 9 to 11 a.m. for breakfast and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch with a special menu. Everyone is invited. Proceeds to Seniors Home Support. Cost is freewill donation.

Call 613-432-7691 for more details.

Horton’s fourth annual trivia chal-

lenge at the Horton Community Centre. Doors and bar open at 6 p.m., trivia at 7 p.m. Cost $60 per team, maximum six people. Theme and costumes are encouraged for Team Spirit Award.

Free Child Identification Clinic at the Children’s section of the Renfrew Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Parents are provided with all the information police require should their child go missing. Renfrew’s Masons will cover all the costs. See www.masonichip.ca for full details.

APRIL 13 Bonnechere Manor Foundation Spring Fever Dance Renfrew Armouries 1 to 6 p.m. Doors open at noon. Featuring The Countrymen and The Douglas Connection. Silent auction, 50-50 draw, refreshments, door prizes and more. Tickets are $10 at Bonnechere Manor, Aikenhead’s, Valley Heritage Radio or at the door.

More information 613-432-4873.

DACA Easter Bingo at 7 p.m. Turkeys, hams and prizes are up for grabs. An evening of fun and friendship.

Renfrew Legion Ladies Auxiliary Euchre at 1 p.m. Cost $8 per person.

Light snack at halftime.

Farmers Breakfast at Cobden Agricultural Hall, Cobden Fairgrounds, 8 to 11 a.m. Adults $7, children $5 in support of the Cobden Fair’s heavy horse show.

APRIL 15 At the Golden Age Activity Centre, Reading and Book Group, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Share or read a book. 613-4318289 or 613-432-4485 for details.

APRIL 19 Golden Age Activity Centre from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Book club: come tell about a book. Books you are reading or writing. Call 613-431-8289 for Information.

APRIL 23 Calabogie & District Snowmobile Club AGM, 7:30 p.m. Arnprior Sportland.

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