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Construction is coming: so be prepared. The Downtown Renfrew Business Improvement Area (BIA) has installed 22 signs along Argyle Street South and Plaunt Street South to let people know how to access businesses on Raglan Street South and which have back or side doors. The message is clear: businesses are open during the major reconstruction on Hwy. 60 in downtown Renfrew, which is set to start in mid-April. There will also be two crews working on the street near the bridge and at Patrick Avenue. “We are excited for the future,” said Kaitlynd Topham, BIA office manager. “We are open for business. We have a number of events planned and we are trying to keep it as accessible as possible.” Topham notes they have an open line of communication with the town/construction company and any businesses with concerns can contact her. There is some fear about the project but Topham stresses the street will not be completely closed. “There is some anxiety but you have to look at the big picture of how incredible it will be,” said BIA executive member Mel Blimkie. “We are still open for business. If residents have questions how to access a business call Kaitlynd.” The signs were produced locally by Theresa McDonald from TF Custom signs, who Topham says was a big help. She encourages everyone to check out the Downtown Renfrew Facebook for more events and updates. The Town of Renfrew is also preparing for the extra parking needs. At its March 27 meeting, council approved temporary parking agreements with the Renfrew Curling Club and St. Tiffany Lepack/Metroland Francis Xavier Church so people can park there from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. starting April 1 and 2 respectively until the fall. The Downtown Renfrew BIA executive members Jean Hughes, Coun. Kate Windle, Mel town has also redesignated municipal parking lots as three- Blimkie, and office manager Kaitlynd Topham, centre, hold up the new signs to help hour restricted parking during the construction. direct shoppers during the downtown construction project.
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A Renfrew landmark could be sold at a special council meeting on April 3. Council had declared 249 Raglan St. South, Renfrew’s post office, surplus a year ago and has been very specific as to what type of buyer councillors wanted. A bylaw that council will consider Tuesday authorizes the sale of the building to Rob Thompson Hotels Ltd. This would be the third time the company works on projects that see historical buildings turned into boutique hotels. “With a heritage building, we take all the best parts from it, the stone and brick, expose it, restore it as best we can and mix it with the modern,” said Thompson on March 29. “It is a fusion of heritage and modern.” His favourite part of the building is the clock tower. “We will 100 per cent keep the feel of it. I think the clock is the best part of it, that is why we are considering the building,” said Thompson. “It has an interesting combination of a structural product of stone and brick.” His goal would be to have eight to nine suites in the upper level of the post office building. “The hotel would only encompass the top floors,” said Thompson. “There is no inten-
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April 3, Renfrew council will consider a bylaw authorizing the sale of 249 Raglan St. South. Council declared the building surplus last year and decided to sell it. tion for the post office to relocate, our hope is it is there forever.” The company has recently finished a hotel in Kemptville and is currently working on a second in Brockville. Thompson has received a lot of positive feedback. “I promise the people of Renfrew they will not be disappointed, it is a signature
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Do you know a deserving business? What about someone special? It’s time to honour them by submitting a nomination for one of the biggest awards this area has. The deadline is fast approaching for nominations for the Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce Awards. Nominations will be accepted until April 21. Forms can be submitted by email, mailed or dropped off at the chamber office located at 161 Raglan St. South. Award categories include: citizen of the year, community champion, young person, agri-business, outstanding business, new business and industry of the year. Visit the chamber website for the nomination form and all the details: www.renfrewareachamber.ca or call 613-432-7015. This year’s theme is ‘An Evening in Paris’ and the gala is set for Thursday, May 31 with cocktails starting at 5:30 p.m. The annual awards ceremony will take place at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre and is the must see event of the year.
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School boards’ employees dominate sunshine list DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com
The single category harbouring the most employees earning over $100,000 in Renfrew county is the school boards. In total, 130 workers made it to the 2017 Ontario Public Sector Salaries Disclosure report, colloquially called the sunshine list following the Mike Harris government’s attempt to bring transparency to tax spending. Eighty-one administrators and teachers at Renfrew County District School Board led by Gayle Bishop with almost $157,000. Forty-nine members of Renfrew County Catholic School Board made the list, beginning with Jaimie Perry at $157,000. The school boards would also employ far more workers than other public sectors in the region.
Thirty-four workers at the County of Renfrew made the 2017 sunshine list collecting a six-figure salary. They are led by Chief Administrative Officer Jim Hutton $207,000, followed by Bruce Beakley $157,000, Paul Moreau $157,000, and Shelley Sheedy $153,000. Twelve members of the Town of Renfrew make the list, including: Guy Longtin $146,000, Michael Asselin $145,000, Keray O’Reilly $145,000, Tim Hill $141,000, Kevin Hill $127,000, Kim Bulmer $126,000, Peter Whalen $113,000, Michael Guest $112,000, Andrew Wesbrook $110,000, Garett Stevenson $103,000, Ed Coulas $102,000, Mark Griese $101,000. The Town of Arnprior had four employees on the list: Michael Wildman $167,000, Jennifer Morawiec $113,000, John Okum $102,000, and
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March 27, Renfrew council passed its 2017 statement of remuneration and expenses. Mayor Don Eady’s figures came in at $35,483 remuneration and $2,231 in expenses for a total of $37,714. Council’s numbers are: Reeve Peter Emon
Glenn Arthur $100,000. The Township of McNab/Braeside had one: Lindsey Lee $111,000. The chief administrative officers at all Ontario municipalities would likely make the sunshine list. Twenty employees of Renfrew Victoria Hospital are on the list, including: Randy Penney $273,000 (he is also CEO of St. Francis Memorial Hospital in Barry’s Bay); Julia Boudreau $142,000, Christine Ferguson $142,000, Tim Sonnenburg $136,000, Andrew Wagner $111,000, Jamie Cobus $102,000, Dianne Friske $107,000, Danette Hann $104,000, Janice Verch-Whittington $101,000, Jennifer Valiquette $108,000, Arlene Deloughery $103,000, Kim Dick $102,000, Monica Lapierre $101,000, Jessica Maclaren $101,000, Patricia Murphy $101,000, Rhonda Normandeau $101,000, Linda Papineau
$18,301 and no expenses; Coun. Mike Coulas $15,848 plus $1,232 in expenses; Coun. Andrew Evans $15,123 plus $909 in expenses; Coun. Arlene Jamieson $17,473 plus $2,577 in expenses; Coun. Tom Sidney $16,248 plus $1,347 in expenses; and Coun. Kate Windle $15,898 plus $735 in expenses. Total council remuneration rings up at $134,374 remuneration and $9,031 in expenses for a total of $143,405. Police Services Board chair Jeff Scott received $3,000 in remuneration.
$102,000, Vicki Benoit, $107,000, Grace Michael $119,000, and Patricia Smith $103,000. Nine employees of Arnprior Regional Health made the list, including: Eric Hanna $195,000, Susan Leach $134,000, Ron Marcotte $114,000, Leanne Gray $112,000, Kelly Stinson Foss $107,000, Victoria Hallas $103,000, Stephanie Walsh $102,000, Sophie Dhawan $102,000, and Rebecca Turcotte $101,000. Arnprior and District Family Health Team’s Karen Dube was paid almost $103,000. Other public sector employees paid more than $100,000, including those at Family and Children Services, Renfrew County Youth Services, and Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services, totalled 25 last year. No one with a Renfrew connection made the Ontario Power Generation’s list.
Truck and tractor pull in July Council passed a noise bylaw exemption extending until 7 p.m. on July 14 for the Renfrew Agricultural Society to host a truck and tractor pull at the Renfrew Armouries. There was some concern expressed that the event will be held on the same day as the annual bluegrass festival, which is this year being run by the town and held at Ma-Te-Way Park. Clerk Kim Bulmer explained the event is held on a circuit with only set dates available.
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Anniversary of fatal fire underscores importance of smoke alarms: chief SHERRY HAAIMA sherry.haaima@metroland.com
It’s a day Renfrew fire Chief Guy Longtin will never forget. Aug. 16, 1993 at 4:03 a.m., firefighters were called to a home on Ross Street in Renfrew. Unattended cooking was the cause of a fire that killed six children between the ages of two and 12. The home was under renovation and the smoke alarms had been disconnected and were found in a drawer. In an emotional plea to council and the public March 27, Chief Longtin urged everyone to ensure they have working smoke alarms in their homes. “This year, unfortunately, marks the 25th anniversary of a fire that we had – I always have a hard time with this,” said a clearly moved Longtin. “We lost six kids. We don’t want to lose any more.” The incident is top of mind during annual fire prevention campaigns. The fire department will once again be going door to door in the Town of Renfrew to check homes are equipped with working smoke alarms on every level, which is required by law. “With that in mind what we’re going to do this year is we’re going to be visiting homes,” said the chief. “We’re going to try to hit every home in the Town of Renfrew. We
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Renfrew fire Chief Guy Longtin speaks to Renfrew council March 27 on the importance of having working smoke alarms. may not do it in a year, it may take us two years, three years, but we will visit.” There is a new law in place, explained Longtin. “If you don’t have one, the fine is $235,” he said.
“We’re not going to lay charges if we get everyone to comply. We don’t want to hand out fines, we want everyone to be safe.” If residents don’t have working smoke alarms, the fire department will provide one on the spot.
Individuals can purchase them for a small fee of $5.25 if they are able. If you live in an apartment, it is the landlord’s responsibility to ensure you have a working smoke alarm, said Longtin. He welcomes tenants to contact the
department if they run into any issues. If residents are not at home, firefighters will leave hanging door knockers and people can call the department to arrange a return visit. Coun. Kate Windle thanked Longtin for his presentation and inquired whether firefighters require permission to enter homes. “People can refuse us entry, if they want,” said Longtin. “If they do we can obtain a warrant to go in and look around…if we feel there is a danger to young lives.” Windle noted the ‘go flameless’ campaign, which discourages candles. “We have so many wonderful opportunities with all sorts of twinkle lights for romantic settings for people if that’s what they’re looking for,” she said. Coun. Tom Sidney commended the Renfrew Fire Department on the initiative. “Being the Renfrew police dispatcher that day 25 years ago, I empathize and relate,” he said. “We want to make sure people are safe. I think you’re doing a very good proactive effort.” Carbon monoxide detectors are required if you have any fuel burning appliances – natural gas, oil, wood stoves, gas range, etc. These are also available for purchase from the department.
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RCI kicks off Relay for Life fundraisers
Sydney Smith and Makenna Moran are the co-chairs for the 12th annual RCI Relay for Life committee the first event is set for April 13, a pancake breakfast and the main Relay is on May 25.
Upcoming events include: pancake breakfast April 13, Community Day May 5, carnival May 11, Relay for Life May 25
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April is Cancer Awareness Month and it also marks the start of the annual Relay for Life events in Renfrew. Students at Renfrew Collegiate Institute (RCI) organize the numerous fundraisers in April and May. RCI has raised $900,000 over the last 11 years and is the top Relay for Life school in all of Canada. This year’s co-chairs Makenna Moran and Sydney Smith recently attended a Relay U in Ottawa and are both excited about new ideas. The main event will take place on May 25 at Ma-TeWay Activity Centre with the opening ceremony at 6 p.m. New this year - the event will be held behind the building at the football track. “I feel it’s a good location so people can follow the track,” said Smith. “In the middle will be where all the events will take place.” “It’s on the grass and there will be more space for people to spread out,” added Moran. Following the opening ceremony there will be a Survivor Victory Lap and the Luminary Ceremony will be at 10 p.m. “There are a lot of survivors from the community and I think it is important to help them and others in the community,” said Moran. “It’s fun, for a good cause and everyone can participate.” The community is encouraged to register a team by visiting: www.rcirelay4life.ca and are welcomed to come out the day of to support the event. “It brings the community together to help battle cancer,” said Smith. “We hope to have a real festival feel where people can come and learn about cancer,” added Moran. “We want anyone to go and experience the event.” RCI will start its fundraising campaign with a Pancake Breakfast and Kickoff Assembly on Friday, April 13. The community pancake breakfast is open to the public from 7 to 8:30 a.m. for only $5. Takeout is available by calling or texting 613-570-1804. “It’s about how fun relay is and getting involved,” said Moran of the assembly. Cancer survivor Liz Brumm, a retired RCI teacher, will be sharing her story. “She has a good connection with the students here,” added Smith. Next up is the Community Awareness Day on Saturday, May 5 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Low Square, in conjunction with the Downtown BIA Great Downtown Garage Sale. “Hopefully it will be popular, because last year it was rained out,” said Moran. The day will feature a huge bake sale, car wash, barbecue, inflatable slides and an obstacle course. The final lead-up event is the Bonnie Kerr Memorial Cure for Cancer Carnival on Friday, May 11 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. The 17th annual carnival will feature six inflatable games, a huge carnival, food, games, Little Ray’s at 7 p.m. and more. Proceeds from the day are split between Relay and I Choose RVH Campaign. For more details on all of the events visit: www.rcirelay4life.ca.
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MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 2018 NOMINATIONS Positions For Which A Person May File A Nomination Paper For Municipal Office Are As Follows: Town of Renfrew Mayor (1) Reeve (1) Councillor (5) Information on the nomination of School Board Trustees for various Boards will be forthcoming once the School Boards determine the number and location of Trustees for each School Board. Notice is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of The Town of Renfrew that nomination papers for the 2018 Municipal Election may be filed in person or by an agent with the Returning Officer as of Tuesday, May 1, 2018 up to Thursday, July 26, 2018 at the Clerk’s Office between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and on Nomination Day, Friday, July 27, 2018 between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
The Town of Renfrew will be releasing a tender on May 14, 2018 for the construction of an Ice Pad and Recreation Centre. All general contractors with extensive experience in similar projects are invited to submit prequalification documents. Deadline for submission is Friday, April 20, 2018 by 12 noon. For a copy of the prequalification document contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 613-432-3131 or email khill@renfrew.ca
IMPORTANT NOTICE PLEASE NO WIPES IN THE PIPES!! Disposable Not Flushable Baby wipes, feminine, cleaning and disinfectant wipes, as well as toilet bowl scrubbers and paper towels might be labeled as disposable or flushable but these items must not go down the drain or toilet. These products do not break down in the sewer system and can cause plugs in sewer pipes and sewage pumping stations, resulting in sewer backups and basement flooding of your or your neighbor’s home. These floods result in expensive homeowner insurance claims for cleanup and damage to sewage plant equipment all of which increase the cost of insurance the cost of providing sewage treatment.
The required fee for a Member of Council or School Board Trustee is $100.00 and the required fee for the Head of Council is $200.00. The required fee shall be in the form of cash or debit card and must accompany the signed form. (Credit Card payment will not be accepted.) There is a new requirement that each Nomination Paper (excluding School Board Trustee candidates) must be signed by 25 eligible voters supporting the nomination. The individuals providing signatures must sign a declaration stating they are eligible to vote in the municipality/region on the day they signed the endorsement. A nomination paper must be certified by the Municipal Clerk before such person becomes a candidate for office. A nomination paper must be filed prior to accepting campaign contributions or incurring expenses. Returning Officer/Town Clerk Kim R. Bulmer 613-432-4848 • kbulmer@renfrew.ca Nomination and other election information on the 2018 Municipal Election is available on the Town of Renfrew Website: www.renfrew.ca
Voting Day is on Monday, October 22, 2018
What You Can Do To Help! • Do not flush objects down the toilet such as wipes, diapers, paper towels, feminine hygiene products, or dental floss. • Dispose of these items in your trash receptacle. • Inform those who clean your house or business of the proper disposal methods for these items. Please protect your property and your environment. More information contact Development & Works at 613-432-8166.
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See dealer for complete details. ** The 2-Year Scheduled LOF Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2017 MY Chevrolet, Buick or GMC vehicle (excluding Bolt EV) with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the Oil Life Monitoring System and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. 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The Renfrew County Junior Farmers have been named the Club of the Year: from left in front are: Grady Dwyer, Emma Duncan, Johanna Dwyer, Meredith Mulligan and Tanner Bromley; and in back: Zach Lance, Miranda Mulligan, Jamie Schultz and Marissa Mulligan.
Renfrew County Junior Farmers named the best in Ontario At the annual Junior Farmers’ Association of Ontario’s March conference March 24-25 in Belleville, the Renfrew Country Junior Farmers were surprised and ecstatic to be named the 2017 Club of the Year for all of Ontario. This marked the first time this title has ever been awarded to Renfrew County. Some of the outstanding highlights from the past year that factored into the win included celebrating over 100 years of junior farmers in Renfrew County with a hugely successful banquet in January, hosting the provincial event Autumn Profile in October with huge amounts of community support, organizing a bottle drive that raised over $1,200 for the Cobden Food Bank, and consis-
tently having large member participation in provincial events throughout the year. “The Renfrew County Junior Farmers would like to thank everyone who supported us throughout 2017 and helped to make it as successful as it was. “We could not have achieved everything we did without the amazing support we received from our family, alumni, and the community. We hope to carry this success through the rest of 2018 and continue to give back to the community through donations, club projects and volunteering,” said a press release. Members can be from anywhere in Renfrew County as long as they are 15-29 years old.
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Hay honoured
Renfrew crop farmer Maynard van der Galien was the only Renfrew County farmer who had hay exhibits at the prestige Hay Show at the recent Ottawa Valley Farm Show, in Russell from March 13 to 15. Van der Galien’s entries placed in the top three for awards, winning a first for legume (clover hay), a second for grass, a third for second cut alfalfa and a third for mixed legume and grass. The hay is judged against the best hay in Eastern Ontario counties and displayed at the Ottawa Valley Farm Show. Van der Galien has exhibited hay in Ottawa for 40 years.
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Hats off to business Local businesses and industries are the backbone of our towns. We shop, work and live amongst these varied and accomplished establishments. And we’re lucky to have them. Our stores and companies have marked some pretty special achievements lately. Renfrew’s Bishop Water Technologies was highlighted at the recent GLOBE Water Forum in Vancouver. (See page 10 for details.) The Prior celebrated 25 years of serving Arnprior and community at a gala attended by more than 300. There’s continued success for Pillar5 in Arnprior with a number of workers slated to be hired. And there is some pretty amazing support for local business as well. Enterprise Renfrew County’s Starter Company Plus helped a Renfrew man open up a new main street furniture shop. (See page 12). Maintaining a successful small business is certainly not easy. Arnpri-
or’s businesses had to adjust and improvise throughout their downtown reconstruction the past two years. And Renfrew is gearing up for its own major main street reconstruction, which is beginning this spring. For both towns, an opportunity to recognize some of these amazing businesses and the people behind them is on the horizon. The Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce is looking for nominations from the community for their annual awards, which take place May 31. The deadline to nominate deserving businesses and industries, as well as individuals and groups, is April 21. (See page 2 for details.) The Greater Arnprior Chamber of Commerce along with the Town of Arnprior, will recognize its business stars at the community awards April 5. Cheers to all our local businesses and industries, award winners or not. Keep up the great work.
Musings from the McDougall Mill Museum KEVIN MCSHEFFREY McDougall Mill Museum
The McDougall Mill Museum may have been closed up for the winter, but the board members have been hard at work preparing for this year’s season. There are a number of new displays and projects which have the board very excited. One of the first projects is the installation of Renfrew’s Cold War era air raid siren. With the help of Dave Lemkay, the Industrial Commission and Marshall’s Welding and Construction, the siren will be restored to its original condition, mounted on the original structure, and set up outside the museum in O’Brien Park. If all goes well, you will be able to enjoy its ear-splitting sound once again. The second project will be the display of a recently discovered and significant First World War collection. The Roy Airth Collection was
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Among the items at the McDougall Mill Museum is the so called ‘dead man’s penny’ sent to every family of a soldier killed in action. It came with a letter from the King at Buckingham Palace. donated to the museum last fall, and features the story of Roy Airth, the grandson of one of Renfrew’s first settlers.
The collection contains an astonishing assortment of medals, letters, postcards and military manuals that document Roy Airth’s time at war. What was most poignant, was a letter handwritten to the family, by Roy’s commanding officer about his last days and final sacrifice at the Battle of the Somme. Among other changes will be some structural improvements to the building, and a concerted effort to rotate some of the collections, since a reorganization of the attic has uncovered many long-hidden gems. We also hope to feature displays of prominent historical families from the community. The museum board also hopes to increase its bank of volunteers. We are few in number, and there are many tasks where volunteers are needed: helping move artifacts, arranging exhibits, repairing or building display cabinets, textile repairs, routine cleaning and maintenance,
record keeping of collection, social media, garden/grounds keeping, and helping to supervise school class visits, to name a few. For students looking for summer employment, the museum is currently advertising for positions. You can apply at renfrewmuseum.ca. As in other years, the museum staff sets up educational and fun activities for children. School classes are most welcome, and the museum staff will be delighted to arrange activities or talk to students about the various collections. The museum is open from the May long weekend until Labour Day. The museum gratefully accepts items of historical interest related to Renfrew and area. If you haven’t seen the collection (three full floors), it’s worth a visit. And it’s free! The museum is located next to the Swinging Bridge, at 65 Arthur Avenue. Plan to visit this summer. We hope to see you there soon.
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Town should consider sprucing up caboose To the editor : As a concerned citizen and having great pride in our beautiful town, I wish to bring up a subject regarding the yellow caboose. As the tourist information has just finished a beautiful building at Howard Haramis Park and Howard Haramis was the drive behind getting the caboose, I think it would be a great advancement for our town if the caboose could be painted up and refinished inside and out. It could be such an addition to an already beautiful park and as it is the first thing you see driving into town, I think it would certainly make our town look so much more inviting. Children are so interested in trains in general I think it would be a great attraction. Just saying! Anita Agnew Renfrew • Advertising rates and terms and conditions are according to the rate card in effect at time advertising published. • The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out of errors in advertisements beyond the amount charged for the space actually occupied by that portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred, whether such error is due to negligence of its servants or otherwise... and there shall be no liability for non-insertion of any advertisement beyond the amount charged for such advertisement. • The advertiser agrees that the copyright of all advertisements prepared by the Publisher be vested in the Publisher and that those advertisements cannot be reproduced without the permission of the Publisher. • The Publisher reserves the right to edit, revise or reject any advertisement.
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Amazing resurrections begin With Easter just passed, it seems Because anglewings spend wintimely to write about nature’s great ter as adult butterflies, they become resurrections. While none of our loactive in early spring. Mourning cal wild neighbours technically die, cloaks are soon followed by easta number spend winter in a deathern commas, green commas, and like state. Groundhogs drop their Compton tortoiseshells, collectively heart rate and body temperature to the anglewings. The name arises near zero and sleep away the winfrom their wings’ irregular shape, ter rolled up in a ball deep underan outline that resembles that of an ground. A few have recently awoken oak or maple leaf. When an anglewand after crawling up their tunnel to ing butterfly rests with wings closed the surface, no doubt blinked when atop dead leaves on the forest floor, Michael Runtz it blends in perfectly with its backthey emerged into a bright but still frozen world. Woodland and meadground. Nature’s Way ow jumping mice are the only other Butterflies are not the only anitwo mammals that are true hibernamals to perform great Lazarus acts. tors. Once temperatures remain consisGroundhogs spend winter underground, out tently above the freezing point (which hasn’t of the reach of freezing temperatures. Other ani- happened quite yet) the night air becomes alive mals that go dormant remain exposed to win- with the sounds of frogs. The first we hear are ter’s killing temperatures. Unlike most of their the shrill peeps of spring peepers, the duck-like relatives that spend winter as eggs or chrysalides clacks of wood frogs, and the rocking-chari-like (or, like monarchs, migrate), the “anglewings” creaks of western chorus frogs. All three spend spend winter as adult butterflies, hidden in crev- winter not only in a death-like state but also ices. Being insects, their internal body tempera- with half their body water turned to ice! tures are controlled by the temperature of the So why do these frogs not die when their waair around them. If it is hot, they are very active. ter freezes? Unlike the anglewings, instead of If it is cold, they become immobile. But when keeping all body liquids fluid by adding antitemperatures drop below the freezing point, freeze, the frogs tolerate ice inside their bodies most insects die. But the anglewings don’t die by controlling where it forms. Antifreeze is addbecause they pump antifreeze (glycerol) into ed to the cellular water but special ice-attracting their body cells to keep their water from turning proteins are created between the cells where ice to ice, a process called supercooling. crystal growth is tolerated.
Michael Runtz
After spending the winter as a butterfly in a supercooled state, Mourning Cloaks are one of the first of their kind to appear in spring.
These frozen frogs spend winter near the spotted salamanders will be told another time. soil’s surface, becoming active as soon as they The Nature email is mruntz@start.ca thaw out, which is why they are the first to call in spring. By becoming active early in spring, they Michael Runtz is a longtime columnist who gain access to fishless temporary ponds, ideal lo- teaches natural history and ornithology courses cations for egg laying and tadpole growth. at Carleton University. He worked as a naturalAbout the time these frogs are becoming acist in provincial and national parks, hosted the tive, an army of seldom-seen animals emerges television series Wild by Nature, and has written from their underground world. The story of 11 books on natural history topics.
Information Corner TOWNSHIP OF HORTON
19 Parnell Street, PO Box 180, Calabogie ON K0J 1H0 P. 613-752-2222 F. 613-752-2617 www.greatermadawaska.com FIRE DEPARTMENT NEWS
RFQ PW05-2018
The Fire Season begins April 1 and ends October 31
Grinding of Construction, Demolition, Wood and Other Waste at the Mount St. Patrick Landfill Site
During the Provincial Fire Season fires shall not be started earlier than two hours before sunset, and shall be extinguished no later than two hours after sunrise the following day.
NO DAYTIME BURNING A Permit from the Township is required year-round to set, maintain or allow to be set or maintained, any open air fire that is not a camping fire, defined as having a maximum fuel volume of 1 metre x 1 metre x 1 metre. Permits can be purchased on our website or at the Township Office. A Permit is not required for a campfire
Closing Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 4:00 pm Sealed in an envelope and clearly marked RFQ PW05-2018 and addressed to Allison Holtzhauer, CAO 19 Parnell St., PO Box 180 Calabogie ON K0J 1H0 All grinding must be completed by May 18, 2018 Full packages are available on the Township website or at the Township Office Lowest or any Tender not necessarily accepted
Website: www.hortontownship.ca
MURDER MYSTERY
CHILDREN’S DANCE LESSONS
PASTA, PASSION & PISTOLS
An 8-week Dance Program at the Horton Community Center Every Saturday starting April 28, 2018 to June 16, 2018 9:00 am-9:30 am - Age 4-5 • $ 65.00 9:30 am-10:15 am - Age 6-8 • $ 80.00 10:15 am- 11:00 am - Age 9+ • $ 80.00 Taught by 2 competitive dancers with over 15 years of experience combined trained in ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical and acro; the children will have the opportunity to explore different styles of dance. For Registration Forms go to www.hortontownship.ca
It’s a meal to die for! Break bread with us and solve a murder. Pepi Roni is the victim, the suspects are your dining companions and you are the detective… Tickets are $20 per person available from cast members and at the Township Office April 14th at the Horton Community Centre Cocktails at 5 pm • Dinner at 6 pm Cast Members Debby Johnston • Mackie McLaren Tiffany Lepack • Jamie Cybulski Brittany Kingsbury • Ben Hudder Richard Leavoy • Chris Kyte VOLUNTEERS WANTED Get on the List! Sign up to become a Community Champion Committee Member opportunities: Horton Recreation is seeking new members to champion existing or new programming for our Township. If you have a skill, knowledge or contacts with agencies or individuals that would volunteer their time or provide a service for a fee or share their resources please contact sklatt@hortontownship.ca or ndubeau@hortontownship.ca
LANDFILL SITE HOURS Summer Hours Now In Effect April 1st to October 31st Tuesday 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm Saturday 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
SOCCER Horton Soccer Nights $60.00 per child Every Wednesday from May 9th to July 11th U6 from 6-7pm U9 and U12 from 7-8pm Registration forms available at Township Office or at www.hortontownship.ca The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, April 5, 2018 9
-- TRINITY-ST. ANDREW’S UNITED CHURCH -291 Plaunt Street South, Renfrew, ON K7V 1N2 (ph) 613-432-2285 • (fx) 613-432-9744 Rev. Russell Wardell Sunday Worship 10 a.m. For all Ages • Wheelchair Accessible Website: http://www.tsarenfrew.ca
Kevin Bossy, chief administrative officer, of Renfrew’s Bishop Water Technologies, right, speaks with Todd Latham, owner of Actual Media at the recent GLOBE Water Forum in Vancouver.
-- HEBRONCHRISTIANREFORMEDCOMMUNITYCHURCH -431 Albert St. Rev. Daniel Meinema Sunday 10 a.m. Worship Service – Nursery Available Sunday School During Service Coffee Break Women’s Interfaith Bible Study Wednesday mornings From 10:00 -11:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome
---------- ELMWOOD BIBLE CHAPEL ---------200 Francis St. Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study, Prayer Sunday: 9:30 a.m. - The Lord’s Supper 11:00 a.m. - Family Bible Hour and Sunday School
-- THE RENFREW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH --
460 Raglan St. S. • 613-432-5452 Organist: Mrs. Elizabeth Brumm, H.B.Mus., A.R.CT.(2) SUNDAY WORSHIP - 10:00 a.m. - Nursery Care Available Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Wheelchair Accessibility • EVERYONE WELCOME If transportation required, call Church Office 613-432-5452 Tues-Fri 8 a.m.
------ ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH -----96 Argyle at Patrick Phone 613-432-3062 Hallelujah Christ is Risen Second Sunday after Easter Holy Communion 10:30am Rev. Tim Kehoe
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Renfrew water company showcased on world stage TIFFANY LEPACK tlepack@metroland.com
Bishop Water Technologies has made a splash on the world scene. Kevin Bossy, chief administrative officer, has recently returned from the GLOBE Water Forum in Vancouver where he was part of the Ontario delegation. More than 1,000 people were in attendance from around the world with some major companies such as Tesla and Clean Tech Canada.
------------ THE SALVATION ARMY -----------8 Argyle St. at Munroe Corps Officer/Pastor SUNDAY SERVICE 10 a.m. Women’s Ministry • Men’s Ministry Bible Study • 613-432-7721 • All Are Welcome!
---------- WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES ---------431 Albert St. A non-denominational full Gospel Fellowship Rev. Bill McMillan • 613-432-6059 SUNDAYS @ 2:00 p.m.
----- CALVARY PENTECOSTAL CHURCH ----56 Wrangler Rd. (across from Canadian Tire) Pastor Peter Snow Sunday Worship @ 10 a.m. All are welcome
----- ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH ----66 Elgin St. E. Sunday Worship 8:45am Pastor Norine Gullins
“It was really interesting from a business perspective and really good to understand what others were doing,” said Bossy. “There were people there from Italy, Kenya, South America and it was a very short flight to see the world,” he added. Renfrew’s BWT was highlighted as a standout company in WaterTAPS’s newest report “Water: The next frontier on the path to a low carbon economy,” which, according to a press release, asserts that clean water tech-
2018 Senior & Citizen of the Year
Mayor and Council of Admaston/Bromley are requesting your input in choosing worthy candidates for senior and citizen of the year, who will be recognized and honoured at our Canada Day Celebration July 1, 2018. We are fortunate to have so many citizens who go above and beyond to make valuable contributions to the betterment of our community.
2018 Youth Citizen of the Year
Do you know of a young Admaston/Bromley resident who meets the following criteria? 21 years of age and under Makes worthwhile and selfless contributions to community service An individual who has shown a commitment to make life better for others and do more than is normally expected at their age. Please contact the municipal office with your recommendations for the recipient of these awards. Please call 613-432-2885 or email to info@admastonbromley.com or mail to 477 Stone Road, Renfrew ON K7V 3Z5 Deadline for Submissions - Friday, April 11, 2018 “Our Township, Our Business, Our Home”
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nology is vital to meeting green house gas (GHG) emission targets. BWT was highlighted as an innovative Ontario-based company for what they are doing to reduce green house gases in the water sector. The Renfrew-based company was recognized for is facilitated in Perth, which has had significant reduction in GHG. According to the press release the report recommends a continuing focus on clean water technology as a reliable, cost-effective way to lower
GHG emissions and create energy savings. BWT has been operating in Canada since 2008 and in Renfrew since 2014. According to the company website, the business provides a full suite of sludge management products including chemical conditioning equipment, flocculants and coagulants, BioCord Reactors for biological wastewater treatment and Geotube Technology for shoreline protection and solids consolidation applications.
TENDER INVITATIONS
INSPECTIONS OF FIRE PREVENTION SYSTEMS RFT #2018-05 THE RCDSB IS ISSUING A REQUEST FOR TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF INSPECTIONS OF FIRE PREVENTION SYSTEMS AT VARIOUS RCDSB LOCATIONS. EMAILED SUBMISSIONS, CLEARLY LABELED RFT #2018-05, SHALL BE RECEIVED BEFORE 2:00:00PM ON TUESDAY, MAY 1, 2018.
PREQUALIFICATION OF LIGHTING ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS RFSQ #2018-11 THE RCDSB IS ISSUING A REQUEST FOR SUPPLIER QUALIFICATIONS FROM PROSPECTIVE PROPONENTS INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH THE RCDSB AS A LIGHTING ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR. EMAILED SUBMISSIONS, CLEARLY LABELED RFSQ #2018-11, SHALL BE RECEIVED BEFORE 2:00:00PM ON THURSDAY, MAY 3, 2018. Specifications for any of the above tenders can be obtained by visiting the RCDSB’s Bids & Tenders webpage at bids.rcdsb.on.ca. Emailed submissions, clearly labelled with the appropriate RFT/RFSQ number, shall be submitted by email to Peggy Fiebig, Purchasing Agent at purchasing@rcdsb.on.ca. The Renfrew County District School Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all submissions. Lowest, highest scoring or any submission not necessarily accepted.
Horton Murder Mystery fundraising dinner set for April 14 TIFFANY LEPACK tlepack@metroland.com
It’s a whodunnit like no other, Hortonstyle. On April 14 Pasta, Passion and Pistols: A Murder Mystery Dinner will be presented at the Horton Community Centre, 1005 Castleford Rd. with cocktails at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets cost only $20 and it is sure to be a meal to die for. Pepi Roni is the victim and the suspects will break bread with the dinner guests as they all try to solve the mystery together. The event is a fundraiser for the Horton recreation committee and is directed by local radio personality Chris Kyte. “It is set in an Italian restaurant in New York, giving it that old world mobster feel,” said Kyte. Cast members, along with Kyte, include: Debby Johnston, Mackie McLaren, Tiffany Lepack, Jamie Cybulski, Brittany Kingsbury, Ben Hudder and Richard Leavoy. “I am working with a very talented and energetic cast,” said Kyte. “And I am very pleased that we have two new faces in our mystery this year.” It should be a very entertaining show for all involved. “A good chunk of what you see will be improvised so anything could happen,” said Kyte. “You won’t want to miss out.” Tickets can be purchased through cast members and at the township office at 2253 Johnston Rd., 613-432-6271.
Photo illustration by Tiffany Lepack/Metroland
The cast of the Horton Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre are: Brittany Kingsbury, back row left, Mackie McLaren, Debby Johnston, Chris Kyte, Richard Leavoy, Tiffany Lepack and in the front row: Jamie Cybulski and Ben Hudder.
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Renfrew welcomes new furniture store with Starter Company Plus TIFFANY LEPACK tlepack@metroland.com
Conrad’s Hope Chest is ‘starting up’ in downtown Renfrew. New business owner Conrad Arnold has opened the doors with the assistance of Enterprise Renfrew County’s Starter Company Plus. If you are looking to start your own business the next intake session for Starter Company Plus is Tuesday, April 17. Conrad’s Hope Chest is located at 340 Raglan St. South. and Arnold decided to open his new business selling secondhand furniture after noticing a need in town. “So I decided to open a furniture store with quality products at a reasonable price,” said Arnold, who first started selling items online. He sells sofa sets, shelving units, hutches, cabinets and bed sets with new mattresses/box sets. The first-time business owner had a small location inside another building in town but is excited to be on his own. “I feel good,” said Arnold about opening his shop. Conrad’s Hope Chest is open Sunday/Monday and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday/Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. More information can be found on Facebook.
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Conrad Arnold, left, of Conrad’s Hope Chest, received a $4,000 grant from Colleen Sadler with Enterprise Renfrew after enrolling in the Starter Company Plus for his new business located at 340 Raglan St. South. Arnold enrolled in the Starter Company Plus and was successful in receiving a $4,000 grant to help get his business started. He also received business training, help writing his business plan, mentorship and more.
“It was a long process but it helped me out quite a bit,” said Arnold. “I’ve learned quite a bit about the process of running a business.” Arnold says he would definitely recommend the Starter Company Plus
program. “It helps entrepreneurs starting their first business,” said Arnold. “They are people who care and want you to succeed. I could not have done it without Enterprise Renfrew
County.” Colleen Sadler with Enterprise Renfrew beams with pride as she talks about Arnold’s progress. “He certainly has come a long way since he started selling online,” said Sadler. “When Starter Company Plus launched it gave him the opportunity to expand from his online presence to a store front and it also helped him develop a formal business plan.” Starter Company Plus is a Government of Ontario program delivered by Enterprise Renfrew County, which was launched in January 2017 and will run until March 31, 2019. The next program information session for Starter Company Plus is on Tuesday, April 17. The main objective of the program is to provide training and mentorship for new start up businesses, expansion and those purchasing an existing business. “If they are thinking about wanting to start a business, it shows them what is involved,” explained Sadler. “It definitely helps them form their business plan even if they don’t need the financing, it really helps plan it out.” In 2017 there were 40 people in Renfrew County enrolled in the program and Arnold was one of two people who applied and received the grant money. For more information visit: http://www.enterpriserenfrewcounty. com/programs/starter-company-plus/.
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Destination Imagination winners
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On March 3, the fifth annual Eastern Ontario Regional Tournament for Destination Imagination was held in Stittsville. There were 300 participants from schools all over eastern Ontario. There were 17 teams from Renfrew County and six Renfrew schools, three of which took home ribbons now move on to the provincial finals in Toronto on April 7. The Lightblubs from Queen Elizabeth Public School, above, won first place and are moving on. Pictured are: Kolby Johnson, Dana Stark, Ethan Kean, Wyatt Crozier, Connor Pilgrim and Derrick O’Grady. Their challenge was to build a working amusement park ride (Derrick is holding it) using scientific concepts such as magnetism and angular momentum that they had to research themselves, and write a skit about where they’d find this attraction in an unlikely location. Their location was Mount Everest.
Cobden Public School is also off to the provincial finals after the Grade 6 team placed first in the fine arts, middle level. Pictured in the back row are Michaela Piggin, Lorraine Hamilton, teacher, and team manager, Dakota Quade. In the front row: Bronwyn Howarth, Rachel Ready, Scotia Davidson, Riley Lariviere and Jasmine Roy.
Also from Queen Elizabeth is The Smart Six team. They won second place are also moving on to Toronto. From left are Owen Daber, Kobi Stevenson, Mitchell Coad, Sawyer Smart, Avery Drouillard, Ella Tettemer and Savhanna Lambert. Their challenge was to build a wooden structure that could hold as much weight as possible, when the weights were dropped on it (Kobi is holding it) and write a skit about the necessity of a structure to The Fatima Force team may have not placed in the top three, however according to a school board press release, they ‘demonstrated fantastic skills in solving the challenge.’ absorb impacts. Their plot involved an asteroid hitting Earth. Pictured at the event are, from left, in back: Konstance Hepburn, Brydget Gauthier, Abigail McQuirter and front: Cole Brownlee, Carter Dubeau and Justin Thompson. The Fatima Force elementary improv team placed first in their level, and will move on to Toronto.
Our Lady of Fatima also had a Kindergarten group, the Fatima Friends, represent in the Rising Stars challenge. Part of the team were Lincoln McQuade, Leo Sheppherd, Devan Deshpande, Anthony Doidge, Bianca DeJesus, Jemma Scobie, Aurora Tock, Makita Antler. Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School sent four teams. The Stone Age team, Robert Hart, “They bravely performed for a large crowd in the school gym, and had a fantastic time,” Aaron Lewis, Emmett Lavallee, Connor Rennie, Norah Lavallee and Holly Kenopic placed third and qualified to go to Toronto. said Karen Keels, principal, in a school board release.
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Auction Sale
Saturday April 7, at 10:30 a.m. for
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REQUEST FOR TENDERS SEALED TENDERS on forms supplied by the Department of Public Works & Engineering and placed in a sealed envelope, will be received until 2:00 p.m. Thursday April 19, 2018 for PWO-‐2018-‐06 Signs, Traffic Control Equipment & Reflective Sheeting. Companies that wish to submit a tender for these contracts must register with the Department in order to receive the tender documents and to be eligible to submit a tender. Tenders submitted by unregistered bidders will not be accepted. Electronic PDF files of the plans, specifications and tender form are free of charge for registered bidders. Hard copy Specifications and Tender forms may be obtained from the Department for a non-‐refundable fee of Fifty ($50) Dollars each, unless otherwise stated. A public tender opening will be held immediately following closing time. Fax submissions or any other electronic submissions are not acceptable. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted and the County reserves the right to award any portion of these tenders. For further information please contact: Melissa Tourangeau Secretary II-‐ Infrastructure Secretary II - OperationsDivision pwtenders@countyofrenfrew.on.ca Richard Bolduc, A.Sc.T. Manager of Operations rbolduc@countyofrenfrew.on.ca 9 International Drive Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5 Phone: 613-‐732-‐4353 Toll Free: 800-‐273-‐0183 14 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, April 5, 2018
Lawn Care/Grounds Maintenance and Snow Removal Request for Quotation (RFQ) Bonnechere Manor invites quotations for Lawn Care/ Grounds Maintenance and Snow Removal for the period of May 1, 2018 to April 30, 2019.
Requirements: • Priority Service • 24-hours per day availability • Scope of Work listed in the Request for Quotation BM-2018-01 • The operator must show evidence of adequate liability insurance and appropriate W.S.I.B. Coverage for their staff while under contract to Bonnechere Manor Mandatory Site Visit April 16, 2018 at 10:00 am and the RFQ-2018-01 will be available at this time. Please register by emailing djohnston@countyofrenfrew.on.ca or calling 613-433-8305. The lowest or any quote will not necessarily be accepted. RFQs will be accepted until 2:00 pm, April 25, 2018.
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Seniors health fair
Golden Age Activity Centre hosted a Seniors Information and Active Living Health Fair on March 22 at the Renfrew Recreation Centre. The event was sponsored by the Older Adults Centres’ Association of Ontario and Ministry of Seniors Affairs as a public education initiative to increase senior’s awareness about programs and services to which they are entitled, knowledge on healthy aging and lifestyles and recognition of senior’s contributions. From left are Mona Kingsbury, Nellie Kingsbury, Fay O’Reilly, Grace Yantha-Blimkie and George Rodgers.
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LOCATION: 236 Hall Street, Renfrew, Ontario Mandatory pre-bid meeting to be held at 236 Hall Street in Renfrew on April 18, 2018 at 9:30 am local time. Tender packages are available for pickup at 80 McGonigal Street West, Suite 101, Arnprior, Ontario. Electronic copies can be requested at whill@countyofrenfrew.on.ca. Bid documents will be received until 2:00 pm local time, April 27, 2018 at RCHC Arnprior, 80 McGonigal Street West, Suite 101, Arnprior ON. A public opening will take place immediately after.
The lowest or any bid not necessarily accepted. For further information please contact: Ms. Dana Farcasiu, B.Eng., C.E.T. Supervisor, Technical Services Tel: 613-432-3679 x 310/ 1-855-432-6450 Fax: 613- 432-9402 dfarcasiu@countyofrenfrew.on.ca
Renfrew firefighters Peter Whalen, Jessie Gale and Chad Scerba have smoke alarms and other goodies on offer. Below, the welcoming committee is Hazel Anderson, Ann Young and Cindy Parsons.
Watersheds Canada grant to help improve Muskrat Lake Watershed On Wednesday evening, March 28, Watersheds Canada, the Muskrat Watershed Council and Algonquin College’s Waterfront Campus welcomed community members to attend an open house to learn how they can take part in the Muskrat Lake Watershed Rehabilitation Project. Laura Lapinskie, a representative of local MPP John Yakabuski and Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) Grant review team member, Ray Westgarth, were on hand to congratulate the recipients and learn more about the project. “The quality of the Muskrat watershed has been an issue of concern for many years,” said John Yakabuski, MPP for Renfew-Nipissing-Pembroke. “I commend the Muskrat Watershed Council for their unwavering efforts to partner with all stakeholders in seeking long-term solutions. While it won’t be easy, I do believe that the combined efforts of all will result in a much-improved watershed and ecosystem.” The Muskrat Lake Watershed Rehabilitation Project will improve water quality by working with landowners to restore land along the shorelines of creeks, streams, rivers and lakes using native trees and shrubs. By creating these vegetative buffers, toxins and excess nutrients will be absorbed and removed from water run-off before it reaches these waterways. In addition to improved water quality, this grant will see to educate
the community on best practices for a healthy ecosystem. Karen Coulas, chairperson for the Muskrat Watershed Council, says, “This partnership is an opportunity to improve our watershed. We know the problems faced by our watershed are complex and there is no easy (or inexpensive) fix. The Muskrat Watershed Council sees this collaborative opportunity with Watersheds Canada as one way of working toward better water quality for the long-term health of our community.” This project and new partnership between Watersheds Canada, the Muskrat Watershed Council, and Algonquin College is committed to protecting the Muskrat Lake Watershed. To learn more visit muskratwatershedcouncil.com. Watersheds Canada is a federally incorporated non-profit organization and registered Canadian charity. We are committed to providing programs to communities across the country that work to engage and help shoreline owners enhance and protect the health of lakes and rivers: www.watersheds.ca. An agency of the Government of Ontario, the OTF is one of Canada’s largest granting foundations. With a budget of over $136 million, OTF awards grants to some 1,000 projects every year to build healthy and vibrant Ontario communities: www.otf. ca.
County moves ahead on trail At the March 28 meeting Renfrew county council passed the following resolution: “County Council has received a legal opinion regarding the development of the Algonquin Trail. The opinion confirms that the County of Renfrew has the authority to develop the Algonquin Trail as a multi-use trail.” Chair of the Algonquin Trail Advisory Committee (ATAC), Coun. Bob Sweet said: “This resolution comes as a result of a legal challenge put forward by the United Townships of Head, Clara & Maria regarding the use of the Algonquin Trail. The ATAC, through County Council, sought a legal opinion on the matter. Council has decided to proceed with the multi-use aspect of the trail, and will proceed with the development of the Trail Management Plan that is well under way, and that has been circulated to all municipalities for comments, to govern the use of the trail. This decision aligns with County Council’s decision last June to officially designate the Algonquin Trail as a multi-use trail and is consistent with
From left are Laura Lapinskie, Ray Westgarth, Karen Coulas, Chloe Lajoie, and Julie Sylvestre at the open house March 28 hosted by Watersheds Canada, the Muskrat Watershed Council and Algonquin College’s Waterfront Campus Submitted
AUCTION SALE for Ray Shinn, Carmen Jodouin, Ann McDonald and guest Saturday, April 7, 2018 at 9:30 a.m. at Cobden Ag. Hall, Cobden, Ontario High-end quality household, guns, snowblower, electric chair lift, fiddles, guitar, small accordion and much more.
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our partners’ approach.” DATED this 29th day of March, 2018 Warden of the County of Renfrew Jennifer Murphy shared this: “Coun- Gallagher & Inglis Professional Corporation & Solicitors cil has provided clear direction to staff Barristers 33 Renfrew Ave. E. Renfrew, Ontario K7V 2W6 on moving forward in developing the Solicitors for the Estate Trustees trail, and the Management Plan will act as a guiding document on the future development and use of the trail.” Renfrew County, Lanark County and the Township of Papineau-Cameron formed a partnership in 2011 and recently signed a lease and donation agreement to acquire ownership of the 296-kilometre discontinued Canadian Pacific Rail between Smiths Falls and Mattawa. The county’s portion of the corridor runs from the Arnprior/Ottawa border in the south to the Renfrew/ Mattawa border in the North. The intent is to work with local municipalities, the public and other partners to develop the multi-use trail. Renfrew County hosted six public open houses in the fall of 2016. Many comments were received about motorized versus non-motorized use of • SaleS & InStallatIonS • DeSIgn the trail, and those comments were Call for a free estimate. considered when developing the trail 613-432-4941 Or email Corey at corey@townandcountryforming.ca 555 Hall Ave. E, Renfrew, ON K7V 4M7 management plan.
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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Communication between you and close friends this week is a breeze, Leo. You are able to tackle quite a number of subjects and may even plan a brief getaway trip.
SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you are tempted to color outside the lines and break all sorts of boundaries. But at this juncture in time, it may be better to play things a bit more moderately.
TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may want to help solve a problem at work, but in this case, it might be best to let others draw their own conclusions. Take a step back.
VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, your week starts out on solid footing. All you need to do is maintain the status quo for the next few days and things will progress in the way that you expect.
CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, if you are serious about your goals, you have to hunker down this week and draw out a plan. Seeing things in black and white will help you set your course.
GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, teamwork is the name of the game in the days ahead. If you learn to work with others, seemingly unsolvable problems can be solved rather easily.
LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Be proud of the way you are able to remain neutral in complex situations, Libra. This is why others will come to you when they need advice in the days ahead.
AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, although it may seem foolish at this point to scale back on your workload, doing so will enable you to focus more intently on specific details and do your best.
CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, your performance at work is a topic of discussion this week. Others’ recognition of your hard work will provide a confidence boost.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, others may misinterpret your willingness to offer an opinion as intrusive. Reassure them that you are just offering help, not trying to pry.
PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, don’t be afraid to go off on your own this week. Sometimes you need some time to think for yourself to get into a zone.
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39. Carry with great effort 40. One point east of southeast 1. Latin American dances 41. Female cattle’s mammary 7. European viper gland 10. Finch-like birds 44. Small fries 12. Civil rights college organiza- 45. Optimistic in tough times tion 48. Make less distinct 13. A person who organizes 49. Surrounds 14. Small carnivorous mammal 50. Cost per mile 15. City in Sweden 51. A local church community 16. Grayish-white 17. Google certification (abbr.) 18. Six (Spanish) 19. The highest adult male singing voice 21. Political action committee 22. Exterior part of a home 27. And, Latin 28. Where pirates hide their bounty 33. Six 34. Cores 36. Diego is one 37. __ Carvey, comedian 38. Aromatic plant
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Renfrew Vipers wrestlers bite competition in Montreal Store fundraisers this weekend, bottle drive April 14 tournament as a parent, being able to see the Vipers in action and all the great coaches support and encouragement given to each team member truly makes for a great day. Win or lose I noticed a lot of happy wrestlers! Having fun is the key to team building, sportsmanship and an overall great day.” Vipers Wrestling Club will be out at various store fronts asking for donations on April 6, 7 and 8 also watch for them going door to door collecting cans and bottles for their annual bottle drive on April 14 all proceeds from both fundraisers help offset costs to go to the Canada East on May 9 to 13. Our Vipers placements from the Montreal Open were as follows: first place finishers: Savana Pinsent, Ariel Gibbons, Jack Mahoney, Bradley Fraser, Jackson Bates, Conner Johnson. Second place finishers: Hayden Ladouceur, Xander Stewart, Kiley McClure, Ethan Kean, Brooklyn Holley, Kadance Moore, Carter Proulx, Carter Holley, Addison Brophy, Grace Postma and Aidan Kean. Third place finishers: Ben Runge, Aaron Sarsfield and Landon Bates. Fourth place finishers: Cameron Fraser, Jacob Postma and Duncan Jamieson.
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Renfrew wrestlers Jolie Brisco, left, and Savana Pinsent had a successful trip to New York recently.
Saturday, March 24 the Renfrew Vipers Wrestling Club competed in the Montreal Open that saw wrestlers coming from as far away as Canastota and Nova Scotia. Competing in the Montreal Open Tournament was a great experience for our local team commented club head coach Harry Smith helping them see what work needs to be done before competing in the provincials in April and the Canada East in Charlottetown P.E.I. in May and Canadian Nationals in April. It was also a great experience for our shadow coaches helping them prepare to take on the next level. Our team manager Trish Smith was a great help keeping records and letting coaches know well in advance of matches coming up. It was important for our wrestlers to understand that some, due to numbers in their weight class and division, had to compete against older youth. This would not happen in major tournaments but was a good experience and gave us much needed matches. A couple of new parents to wrestling were asked for their comments at the tournament and stated; “At the wrestling
Wrestlers see success in New York RENFREW VIPERS WRESTLING CLUB
Jolie Brisco and Savana Pinsent are training hard and competing ever harder this year. On March 17, these two senior Vipers travelled five hours to Canastota, NY, to complete in the Mohawk Valley International Wrestling Festival. This tournament hosts 700-plus athletes in two styles of wrestling through out the day. Jolie competed in a 4 wrestler round robin bracket through the course of the day and finished off her day with a 1st place gold medal. Savana competed in a 6 wrestler bracket dur-
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Renfrew Curling Club Community Spiel supports local food bank RENFREW CURLING CLUB
What a great weekend of curling at the Renfrew Curling Rink for The Midtown Flooring Community Bonspiel, March 23 to 25, in support of The Renfrew and District Food Bank. We had 22 teams playing in our seventh annual spiel. We were pleased to see, returning curling Team Briscoe Plumbing taking top honour, Jaimie Cobus, Denver Mullen, Robbie Leclaire and Roger Brisco. Reserve Champions — George Scott lead/skip, Bruce Heino, Stewart Scott and Terry Smeltzer — Skip Stones. From our Hot Shot Competition, we saw Denver Mullen beating out this year’s field of 88 curlers to be closest to the button. Second was Rob Warren and third was one of our very own junior curler Shanna Wall.
The Legends Draw of the community bonspiel was won by Team Warren — Rob Warren, Don Rouble, Denis Saumure and Andy Humprhies. They event raised $2,000 for the Renfrew & District Food Bank, which is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary. All of us at the Renfrew Curling Rink, would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this event an enormous success for the food bank. The Senior Men’s curling season finished off with the awarding of the Harold Eady Trophy to the team of Joe Kasaboski, David Anderson, Roy Leitch and Bill Neff. Monday Night Open played their final games on March 26. The “A” winner was Rob Warren`s team, Rory McKay, Andy Humphries and Brian Hewitt. “A” runner-up was Gary Smith’s team. Winning the “B” Andy Sklepowicz, Joe Kasaboski, Russ Connors
and Marg Dawson. Runner-up was Team Phil Marcella. “C” winner was Shelley Jamieson, Rachel Leclaire, Theresa Mann and Lyn Joyce. Runner-up for “C” was Barb Westgarth’s team. Winner of “D” was Lauren Scott, Nathan Scott, Ashley Homsma and Lindsey Jamieson after Lauren and Denis Saumure (for Dustin Zohr’s team) had to a draw to the button to break the tie game. “D” runner-up was Dustin Zohr’s team. Thank you to all of the teams that participated this season and to Ed Lepack who has done a great job of organizing this event. Don’t forget to get your tickets for the closing dinner on Saturday, April 21 — cocktails at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. — cost is $30 per person — please contact the curling rink 613-432-5001 or Ben Oakes 613-312-9905 or boakes1234@gmail. com.
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The Midtown Flooring Community Bonspiel was held at the Renfrew Curling Club on March 23 to 25, the winner of the Legends Draw sponsored by Zohr Family Funeral Home was Team Warren - Rob Warren, Don Rouble, Denis Saumure and Andy Humphries.
Ben Oakes (left) congratulates Denver Mullen on winning the Hot Shots contest sponsored by Mack Mackenzie Motors.
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Free family fun for everyone at ACC 150th Arena Spiel MARY CAMPBELL
Every curler aspires to compete on “arena” ice, just like in the Olympics. The Town of Arnprior is providing the opportunity for curling clubs throughout eastern Ontario. April 1921, the Nick Smith Centre will be hopping with the Arnprior Curling Club 150th Arena Spiel. Arena ice is made with purified water that makes for a faster game with more draw (arc). Twenty-six teams (room for only six more) from as far away as Burlington and Aurora will be coming to Arnprior to enjoy this relatively rare experience as well as competing for winning purses. The action will include four rinks (eight teams) competing at any one time. Spectators will not only enjoy some of the best curling in Ontario and the Ottawa Valley, the food, games, music and shopping in the Nostalgia Nook is non-stop Thursday and Friday evenings and all day Saturday/Sunday. Even the beer garden runs from noon each day. Come join in the excitement. This is the year to curl!
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Brian Yolkowski, skip for Team Yolkowski of Renfrew, delivers a final stone. He is preparing for the upcoming Arnprior Curling Club 150th Arena Spiel.
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Results from the U16 Ontario Cup Ski Racing Finals in Calabogie CALABOGIE PEAKS
The Village of Calabogie was brimming with Ontario’s top under 16 ski racers March 19 to 25. Calabogie Peaks and the Calabogie Ski Racing Club hosted Alpine Ontario’s prestigious annual weeklong event that crowns the best ski racers at the U16 age level. Over 150 competitors came from all over the province and western Quebec for the opportunity to compete in Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super G and Dual ‘head to head’ Slalom events. Brain Ivay, president of the Calabogie Racing Club described the event as a tremendous success. “Most of the athletes and their families had not been to Calabogie, or if they had, it was many years ago. They were amazed at the variety of the terrain, the quantity of snow, and the high quality of conditions this late in the ski season. Paul Murphy, Calabogie Peaks’ president, described the event as a major gain for Calabogie and Renfrew County. “The Ontario Cup filled all the tourist facilities in Calabogie and neighboring areas for over a week – the community’s shops, restaurants and bars were hopping and the event was a huge contributor to our local economy”. In recognition of the event’s significance, Murphy presented a Calabogie Peaks check for $1,500 the Calabogie Racing Club thanking Club president Ivay and all club volunteers for putting on a week of successful professional racing and showcasing Calabogie and everything it has to offer. Local results Congratulations to the boys who out of 88 racers, Wesley Matthews (from Springtown)
placed 18th, Lucas Zohr (Golden Lake) 19th, Jeremy Van Grunsven 24th, Carson Lefebvre (Calabogie) 27th, James Gaffney (Deep River) 32nd and Jack Carnahan, (Kanata) 47th. Out of 65 girls who raced, Bailey Stonham was 31st. Calabogie Ski Racing Club is a competitive alpine ski racing program focused on the development of youth into competitive athletes and responsible young adults. The club delivers an athlete-centered program that encourages personal growth and develops individual potential. It is coach-driven and supported by a parent and volunteer infrastructure. The club adheres to the structure established by it’s governing body, Alpine Canada Alpin, and is an active member within the National Capital Division of Alpine Ontario. About Alpine Ontario Alpin (AOA) Alpine Ontario Alpin is the provincial governing body for the sport of alpine ski racing in Denise Zohr/Submitted Ontario. Alpine Ontario’s newly refined mis- Carson Lefebvre competes in slalom at Calabogie Peaks during the recent Ontario Ski sion is to provide leadership and structure for Racing Championship. high quality, sustainable and affordable programming and to communicate the competitive, recreational and lifestyle benefits of ski racing to the community. AOA represents four divisions, 44 member clubs and over 3,000 active athletes, coaches and officials (volunteers). AOA coordinates several successful programs across the province and continues to foster the development of “state of the art” ski-racing programs from the grass roots level to the elite level. About Calabogie Peaks Resort Calabogie Peaks is a unique property that provides recreation, accommodation and hospitality services 12 months of the year on the Mountain, Lake & Land.
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Skating awards
The Renfrew Figure Skating Club held its annual awards banquet on March 29. Award winners are: Carol Anderson Memorial: Holly Quinn, Most Congenial Skater: Mya Pilgrim, Most Improved Senior: Mya Pilgrim, Most Enthusiastic Senior: Porsha Comparelli, Most Improved Intermediate: Sadie Brydges, Most Enthusiastic Intermediate: Andee Riopelle, CanSkater of the Year: Jaelyn Brisco, CanSkate Champions: Hailey James and Charlie Pratt, Most Improved CanSkaters: Lacey McMillan and Jace Pallen, Most Enthusiastic CanSkaters: Myah McMahon and Jason Jiang. Pictured with their awards in the back row are: Mya Pilgrim, Lacey McMillan, Porsha Comparelli and Holly Quinn and in the front row Myah McMahon, Jason Jiang, Jaelyn Brisco, Sadie Brydges, Hailey James and Jace Pallen. Missing from photo are Charlie Pratt and Andee Riopelle.
Holly Quinn receives the Carol Anderson Memorial award from Carol’s brother John.
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McGregor, Catherine “Cassie” Peacefully at Bonnechere Manor on Tuesday, March 27th, 2018 at the age of 92. Beloved wife of the late Stewart McGregor. Loving mother of Cathy (David Storie) and predeceased by her son David. She will be lovingly remembered by her 4 grandchildren as well as her 4 great-grandchildren. Visitation was held at Zohr Family Funeral Home, 22 Raglan Street South Renfrew, on Thursday, March 29th, 2018. Funeral service took place at Renfrew Presbyterian Church on Good Friday. Spring interment Thompsonville Cemetery. Those desiring may make donations to the Bonnechere Manor Foundation or Hospice Renfrew in memory of Cassie, on-line at www.zohrfuneralhome.com
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Peacefully our Beloved Mom passed away on Sunday March 25, 2018 in her 89 th year. Genevieve was the loving wife of the late Allan Brydges. Predeceased by her mother Dorothy Legree and brother Arnold Legree. She will be sadly missed by her son Darrell (Cécile Lamoureux) and daughter Dianne Brydges (Donald Manning). Genevieve will be missed by her many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Visitation will be held at the Goulet Funeral Home, 310 Argyle St, S Renfrew on Wednesday March 28th from 7-9 pm. A private family service will be held. Special thanks must be given to the caregivers and staff of the Bonnechere Manor for their loving and compassionate care of our Mom. We are forever grateful. Donations to the Bonnechere Manor Foundation or Dementia Society would be appreciated. Online condolence/donations may be made at www.gouletfuneralhome.com
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RYAN, Ronald “Ron”
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With great sadness we announce that Ron passed away suddenly at home on Saturday, March 17th, 2018 while accompanied by his wife, Beverley following a great day visiting with close friends; Ronald Everett Ryan of White Lake was 76. Dearly loved father of Robbie Ryan (Karen), Scott Ryan (Jessica), Kim Ryan (Craig Coad) and much respected stepdad of Marc Panciuk (Krista), Jessica Morris/Panciuk and Thomas Panciuk (Jessica). Proud grandfather of Hannah, Aidan, Kendall, Carrington, McArthy, Megan, Mitchell, Hailey, Gracey, Joshua, Elizabeth, Maverick, Isabella, Memphis and Trinity. Former husband of Connie and son-in-law of Grandma Hazel. A celebration of Ron’s life will be planned for this summer and will be announced later. For those wishing to remember Ron, a donation to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be greatly appreciated. Entrusted to the professional care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior. Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca
In loving Memory of a special Son, Brother & Uncle who passed away April 7th, 2016 always loved and in our daily thoughts.
Pearce, Ronald Peacefully after a long struggle with dementia at Groves Park Lodge on Tuesday March 27, 2018 with his twin brother George by his side. Ronald, age 79, dear brother of George (late Patricia), and Connie Douglas (late Dave). Predeceased by his brother William Daw. Survived by sister in law Lynn. Ron will be missed by his many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in the spring. The family would like to thank the staff of Groves Park Lodge for the wonderful care given to our brother. Donations to the Dementia Society would be appreciated. Online condolences/donations may be made at www.gouletfuneralhome.com
God saw you getting weary so he did what he thought best. He came and stood beside you, and whispered “Come and rest.” The flowers we lay upon his grave, may Wither and decay, But the love for them who lies beneath, will never fade away. Mother Lillian & Brothers Allen, Jeff, Tim and Families
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June 3rd, 1929 - April 5th, 2007 If memories bring us closer, We are never far apart. We think of you often, Now God has called mom home. In peaceful rest with you, God has you both in his arms. And we have you both in our hearts.
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Mother was so excited, she could hardly unpack her supplies fast enough. She had gone into Renfrew that Saturday to peddle her wares and do her shopping for those few items she couldn’t get at Briscoe’s General Store. Out on the table was a piece of Dan River Cotton and some ric rac braid, two spools of thread, and something in a brown paper bag that was causing all the excitement. She opened the bag and took out what I had never seen before. My sister Audrey, older and much wiser than I was, knew exactly what Mother had bought. She was just as excited as Mother was and made a grab for what looked like a piece of piping with a clamp on the end of it. “Can I try this tonight?” Audrey asked Mother who was still smiling from ear to ear. Mother assured Audrey she could indeed! I dared to ask them what the thing was, since I had never seen one before. Audrey said it was curling tongs, whatever that meant. I asked if it curled ribbon, and with that both Mother and Audrey laughed like I had just cracked the joke of all time! “It’s for your hair ... it curls your hair. No more tying our hair up in rags at night. Just imagine ... curling tongs!” Every Saturday night, we had to have the rag treatment so that our hair would be nice for church on Sunday morning. I didn’t want to show my ignorance further, but I had no idea how it would work. It wasn’t something that had to be plugged into a wall socket, because we certainly didn’t have electricity. So I had no idea how it was going to curl my hair! Well, that night
I was to find out. Supper was more hurried than usual, with Audrey so impatient with me that she grabbed the tea towel right out of my hand to finish drying the dishes. MARY COOK The table was cleared, and wiped, and then the strangest thing happened. It wasn’t even dark, but Audrey lit the coal-oil lamp and set it at the end of the table! What a waste of coal oil, I thought … lighting a lamp and it still daylight. Then the thing that was causing all the excitement was put right into the lampshade with the handle sticking out! I couldn’t believe it! Mother and Audrey sat looking at the lamp tapping their fingers on the red oilcloth. Then Mother said she thought that would do it, and Audrey sat on a chair at the head of the table, and with a tea towel Mother took out the tongs from the lamp shade. She spit on the end of a finger and tapped the tongs, and I heard a sizzle. Then she took a handful of Audrey’s hair, held it out straight from her head, and put it between the clamps on the iron and rolled it up tight. She held it there for a few minutes, and I was sure that whole bit of Audrey’s hair would fall to the floor. Mother pulled the tongs out from the rolled-up hair, and right before my eyes there was the most beautiful curl I had ever seen. As soon as the tongs cooled, Mother would pop them back into the shade of the coal oil lamp, and curl another bit of my sister’s hair, with this newfangled gadget. Well! I never! Imagine, no more sleeping on lumpy rolled up rags.
Mary Cook’s Memories
When Mother finished curling every last strand on Audrey’s head, my sister ran to the mirror hanging at the back door, and it was just like she had gotten a new pair of shoes. She kept patting her head, and smiling at the face looking back at her. Of course, I was anxious that I get the same treatment, even though I had ringlets, I was sure I would look better with tight curls like Audrey’s. Mother agreed that my sister could try it on me. I sat on a chair at the head of the table, and Audrey did exactly as Mother had done, even to spitting on the tongs to make sure they were hot enough. She grabbed a handful of hair and the next thing I knew the hot tongs touched my ear, and I flew across the kitchen floor like I had been stabbed! I ran to the mirror at the back door, but I couldn’t see my ear which I was sure would never be the same again. Nobody seemed to be the least bit concerned. Mother calmly got up, went to the cupboard, took down the baking soda, spit on the end of her finger, dipped it into the soda and then dabbed it on my ear. Right then and there I made up my mind that Audrey and Mother could use the newfangled tongs if they wanted to. I’d stick to having my hair tied up with rags before I went to bed. Lumps or no lumps ... it was better than having my ears burned off. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www.smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for ebook purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca. Mary Cook is a longtime writer with several books in print and in electronic copies. She appears as a regular columnist.
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Denbigh-Griffith Lions Club president Gail Fritsch recently presented $2,500 to the Griffith Matawatchan Fire Department. Fire Chief Chris Peters joined firefighters to accept the donation.
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Subway in Renfrew presents a cheque for $1,000 to Hospice Renfrew’s fund development officer Shane Lambert. Subway donated 10 per cent of all sales to Hospice Renfrew on March 19. From left are Shane Lambert, Lynn McNulty, Neel Patel, Navin Patel, Sunny Patel, Jessica Bilson, Jim Long and Jesse Billyard. Missing from photo is Sue Fleming. Hospice Renfrew is gearing up for the annual Hike for Hospice on Sunday, May 6 in Renfrew.
Denbigh-Griffith Lions Club president Gail Fritsch recently presented $2,500 to the Denbigh Fire Department. Fire chief Casey Buddy joined firefighters to accept the donation.
Local events and happenings over the coming weeks – free to non-profit organizations. Go online and submit your event at www.insideottawavalley.com/ottawavalley-events What's Happening is a free online service for non-profit organizations within our Valley footprint to highlight upcoming events. All events must be submitted online (25 word limit) and not all are guaranteed to run in paper. If you have a support group or vital community service please submit them to our Community Resource contact.
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Looking to play bridge? There is organized bridge every Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Golden Age Activity Centre. Please call to register: 613431-8289. Beginner darts will be held at 1 p.m.
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The Golden Age Activity Centre is having a $5 breakfast at 10 a.m. until noon. Get your tickets early. Fitness class is at 11 a.m. then entertainAPRIL 11 ment at 1 p.m. with Frank and Friends. The Community Soup Kitchen is up and running again at Our Lady of Fatima church hall on from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Please bring you family BEFORE APRIL 6 and friends for a warm free meal prepared and Looking for donations of gently used purses/ served by the culinary class of St. Joseph’s Cathoscarves and accessories for the Let it Out of the lic High school in conjunction with the Catholic Bag fundraiser that will be held at the Girls Women’s League. Night out event on April 6 at the RCAF Wing from 5 to 10 p.m. All proceeds from the sale will Everyone is welcome to come and share in go to the Robbie Dean Centre for Youth Mental socializing and friendship while enjoying good food. All entrances are open and we now have Health. Items can be dropped off at the Flower an elevator to the lower level at the Bonnechere Factory in Renfrew. For more information conSt. entrance. tact 613-432-6694.
Renfrew and area Chamber of Commerce Annual Community Awards to be held on Thursday May 3. Nominations can be emailed, mailed, or dropped off at the Chamber office, 161 Raglan St. S., Lets celebrate our Citizen, Community Champion, Young Person, Agri-Business, Outstanding Business, New Business and Industry of the Year! Visit the Chamber website at www. renfrewareachamber.ca
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Canadian Cancer Daffodil Campaign will begin for the month of April. Canvassers will be going door to-door in the Griffith, Matawatchan and selected areas of Denbigh. Everyone will have proper I.D. with them. Please give generously, all APRIL 5 AND 19 the money raised will stay in our area. Euchre at the Horton Community Centre at 7 p.m. $4 per person and includes light lunch. Drop ins welcome REGISTRATION OPEN The Great Downtown Garage Sale is set for May 5. Book your space on Main Street for Renfrew’s APRIL 7 biggest garage sale brought to you by the At 8 p.m. at the RCAF Wing in Renfrew: A Downtown Renfrew BIA. Call 613-433-6079 or celebration in the Gallic tradition featuring email: info@downtownrenfrew.ca to book your the music of Bobby Watt and Ecosse. Advance space for $10. tickets ($15) at Rocky Mountain House and the Seniors Activity Centre in Renfrew and Bonnie Jane’s Coffee House in Arnprior. At the door REGISTRATION OPEN tickets are $20. Great music, Dancing, Snacks Renfrew County 55+ Senior Summer Games and a taste of Haggis. This event is sponsored by are coming to our area once again from May 1 the Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums to create to 31. They will be held in venues throughout a fund to sponsor promising young pipers and Renfrew County and the events include lawn bowling, swimming, euchre tournaments, walk- drummers at advanced instruction. ing, shuffle board, golf, tennis, darts, bridge, Matawatchan Hall: annual Pancake Brunch Feacarpet bowling, pickle ball and more. More turing Local maple syrup. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. information can be obtained online at http:// www.osga55plus.ca/districts/district-5.htm or by Cost: Adults: $10, Kids: (12 & under) $5 and kids: (2 & Under) free calling 613-628-1272.
UNTIL MAY 14 Renfrew Minor Ball Spring Training at the Renfrew Armouries. This is the start of the ball season this year, so make sure you show up. Cost is included in the registration fee. You can register on-site!
Finally Spring Craft & Vendor Show at the Calabogie Community Center, 574 Mill St., from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop from 30+ vendors, door prizes and raffles. Partial proceeds to the local animal shelter. Free admission for more information : ver560@gmail.com
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Champlain Seniors +55 Euchre and Floor Shuffleboard held at the Wing in Renfrew, every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Membership $5/year. Pot luck the first Tuesday of the month. New members welcome. No experience necessary. For more info call 613-432-4828.
APRIL 12 Spring Fashion Show being held at Hall 254 (Rear Entrance, The Bonnechere Bakery) at 6 p.m. Showcasing local businesses spring fashion, The Shoe Lounge, Scott’s Shoe Store, Pick-ItFence, Ella’s Boutique, Northern Reflections and Chantho & Co. are participating. Light refreshments will be available. Tickets are available at the Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home Support office. Please call 613-432-7691 for details. Renfrew Silver Seniors noon hour luncheon at the Renfrew Legion, cost $5. New members welcome.
APRIL 13 Absolute Comedy at the Renfrew Armouries, fundraiser for the Renfrew fair. Cost is $10 per person with doors opening at 7 p.m. and show starts at 8 p.m.
The Golden Age Activity Centre is serving turkey wraps at noon for $6. Entertainment at 1 p.m. will be by Don MacIsaac. For information call the Centre at 613-431-8289. Pancake Breakfast and Kick-Off Assembly: Community Pancake Breakfast is open to the public from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Cost is $5 and includes pancakes, sausages and a drink. New this year will be offering take out, call or text 613-570-1804 to place your order and we will have it ready for you. All proceeds go to the 12th annual RCI Relay for Life.
APRIL 14 Horton Murder Mystery dinner: Pasta, Passion and Pistols, cocktails at 5 p.m. and dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets cost $20, fundraiser for Horton Recreation. Tickets Cost $20 and available at township office. The Anishaanabe Cultural Circle meets Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 464 Isabella St. in Pembroke ( next to St. Jean Baptiste French church) . The program will be presented by the Metis Nation of Ontario followed by a Spring Feast and a Giveaway ceremony. To participate in the giveaway please bring an unwrapped gift. It can be a re-gift or homemade and will be anonymously placed in the circle. Everyone interested in Indigenous Culture is invited to attend. Haley United Church Roast Beef Supper, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Cost: Adults $15 and children 6 to 12: $7, five under Free. Wheelchair Accessible Bonnechere River Watershed Project’s annual general meeting from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Renfrew Legion. Theme: Celebrating 20 Years Helping Ourselves to a Healthy Environment.
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Dr. Jean Clinton will be hosting a session for Silver Seniors Euchre Renfrew Legion 1 p.m. with parents called Health Connections = Healthy light lunch. Children/Youth at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Free session hosted by the APRIL 10 Renfrew County Parenting Network. The Renfrew Art Guild will be hosting “Creating Metal Sculptures Using Found Objects” with Dementia Caregiver Support Group – Are you Jack Stekelenburg from 7 to 9 p.m. at Trinity St. caring for someone living with dementia? Come Andrew’s Church. At this free, hands-on session, and meet other caregivers and join the converJack will be talking about the history of using sation. Caregivers meet at Trinity St. Andrew’s metal in art and demonstrate how to arrange United Church (291 Plaunt St. South) on the metal to create a piece that is both represenfirst Thursday of the month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. tational and non-representational. Participants Please contact Milton at The Dementia Society will also have an opportunity to build their for more information at 1-888-411-2067 ext. own sculptures. For complete details, visit www. 3126 renfrewartguild.com
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Sculptures and sculptors at RAG CHRIS MUSSETT
For many, appreciating a work of sculpture can be a hit or miss affair, say Renfrew Art Guild (RAG) officials. Most would agree that realistic work, whether it is cast in metal, carved from stone or wood, or perhaps fashioned out of clay, is appealing because we can recognize the subject as well as the high degree of craft and patience that it took to arrive at that result. The descriptive nature of sculpture, and in fact any artwork, can be understood in three ways. A representational work seeks to describe the world much as it is seen. The term abstract, so often misused in describing artwork, means that the subject of the portrayal is still recognizable but has been modified beyond looking photographically real through simplification or maybe distortion of size, shape, detail, colour etc. to express some aspect that the artist wishes to explore and communicate to us. Lastly, nonrepresentational art does not seek to portray Tiffany Lepack/Metroland anything in the outside world, but explores techThe Renfrew Art Guild recently welcomed local artist Jill Alexander to share her expertise nique or things like colour, shape or texture as painting with acrylic gels, she is pictured with some of her many colourful creations. For subjects in themselves. The newly popular acrylic pouring is an example of this. more information on the guild visit: www.renfrewartguild.com Traditionally, there are four separate families of methods for producing sculptures. The first, reduction, means removing parts of block of material using carving or chiseling or grinding and finding the finished form within as Michelangelo surmised. The second method is called
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addition and describes the process of using a material which sticks together naturally like clay and building up the form that way. The third method is casting, which involves pouring a liquid material into a hollow design and letting it set, cool or dry into the shape and later removing the mould. Lastly, sculptures can be fashioned by attaching materials together using fastening methods like welding or nails etc. because the materials would not otherwise stay attached. This is known as construction. We are pleased that we will have two interesting local sculptors at our next two monthly meetings. On Tuesday, April 10 popular sculptor Jack Stekelenburg will be giving an always fun presentation on his work and methods used to produce his delightful welded and forged metal sculptures. This will be a participatory talk and members as well as guests can participate in assembling a small piece of their own design. Please register at our Facebook page. In May we are pleased to have carver Nish Nabie present to show and discuss his appealing and stately wildlife carvings. Don’t forget that registration for the single day 2018 Art in the Park, Saturday July 14, has begun, and we will be at the Home Show later in April. Come visit us on the web at www.renfrewartguild.com. Meetings are at Trinity-St. Andrew’s, downstairs, from 7 to about 9 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month. Please use the Quarry Avenue entrance.
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Chorus places first in Kiwanis Music Festival
The Renfrew Children’s/Youth Chorus members proudly display their first-place ribbon and trophy from the recent Kiwanis Music Festival in Pembroke. They were awarded the highest choir mark given by the adjudicator with a 90 per cent, and were honoured to be invited to sing at the Awards Night Concert on March 22. The group practices once a week from September to May under the direction of Jessica Belanger and Hannah Holley and are now preparing for their Renfrew Music Festival performances on Wednesday, April 19, and their final Spring Concert on Sunday, May 13 at Trinity-St. Andrews United Church at 3 p.m. Pictured, are from left, front row: Coltan Martin, Maira Holmes, Jaelyn Brisco, Kaity Russett, Mia Visutski, Cheline Collier, Claire Richards; second: Sophia Holmes, Linden Buchanan, Illyria Hepburn, Konstance Hepburn, Marley Tabar, Brooklynn King, Layne McHugh; third row: Lily Emon, Anna Boyer, Eady Horvath, Taya Warren, Hazel Horvath, Jacey Templeton, Grace Hill; fourth row: director Jessica Belanger, Ezra Hunter, Kayla Winters, Hannah Visutski, Sophie Goegan, Natasha Bulger, Mischa Huyer, Gabrielle McNulty, assistant director Hannah Holley; and fifth row Alexa Narezny, Kennedy McCallum, Lura Panesar, Rachel McCallum, Hannah Cameron, Gemma Gerritse and Alexia Bulger.
330 Plaunt St. South, RENFREW Ontario K7V 1N3
613-432-7562
Metro City Realty Ltd. (Renfrew) Brokerage A locally owned Independent ndependent Member Broker
www.remaxrenfrew.com
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SATURDAY, APRIL 7TH 2-4 P.M. 451 MAYHEW STREET
SUNDAY 2-4 P.M. APRIL 8TH
Proceed on Hall Ave to Mayhew Street (just before Gillan Rd) or turn north at the water tower on Gillan Rd until you reach Hall Ave and turn left to Mayhew St and arrive at #45. Your Host: Helen Vincent 613-432-0058
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1035 CONSTANT LAKE ROAD
Property consists of 81 acres. Great road through property which extends to Constant Creek ( located at the back of the property). Approximately 10,000 Red Pines were planted 25 years ago. Mixed bush approximately 515 meters of road frontage, with 600 meters of water frontage on Constant Creek,Truly one of a kind property!!! MLS#1098480. Asking $84,900. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.
254 THOMPSON AVE
At Only $125,000 this 2 BR home is in a great location on a corner lot in a quiet neighbourhood. Newer gas furnace, car port and bright interior, a perfect starter or investment home. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319
57 OTTERIDGE AVE. (HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION)
Turn north at Tim Horton’s on O’Brien Rd and proceed to 57 Otteridge Ave. Your Host: Helen Vincent 613-432-0058
HELEN VINCENT
ROSS PEEVER
DAVID VINCENT
PETER VINCENT
613-433-1133
613-401-2824
613-432-0319
BROKER OF RECORD
Sales Representative
helen@remaxrenfrew.com
ross@remaxrenfrew.com
613-432-0058
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david@remaxrenfrew.com
peter@remaxrenfrew.com
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Asking $154,500 for this centrally located 3 BR home, hardwood flooring, gas heat. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319
Asking $634,500 for this Exceptional three bedroom home with 3.5 baths, Sandy beach, spacious interior & updated throughout, immaculate landscaped grounds. Large double car garage, paved drive, updated three season room.
6099 CENTENNIAL DR. Asking $285,000 for this three bedroom waterfront home on Centennial Lake, Newer furnace and 110 ft. of waterfront. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.
209 WILSON ST. Asking $189,900 for this two bedroom home with open interior on a quiet street, gas heat, central air, heated workshop and fenced yard. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.
335 MCLEAN ST. Asking $139,900 for this spacious three bedroom home in a great neighbourhood. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.
A beautiful 4 bedroom family home on corner lot with hedged rear yard with inground pool and meticulously landscaped. 3 levels of living space – ground level has living room, dining room, kitchen and family room with gas fireplace. 2 and ½ baths, hardwood, single attached garage, paved drive and central air. It is a beauty! Call Helen to see this home at 432-0058. Call Helen to view at 432-0058
OTTAWA RIVER WATERFRONT
183 BONNECHERE ST.
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2654 OPEONGO RD, DACRE
Approximately 5 Acres located on the north side of Constant Creek, and approximately 95 acres located on the south side of Constant Creek. This land is land locked by the creek. Mixed bush of spine and spruce located on this property. MLS#1098478. Asking $49,900. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133
4272 RIVER ROAD
Located close to town with excellent waterfront. This 4 bedroom home is impressive! Many updates and excellent shoreline. Central A/C and open concept with wonderful views. MLS# 1069838. Call David today to view. 613-401-2824.
41 BONNECHERE ST. N.
2 storey, brick home in excellent state of repair. Eat in kit, DR, LR, mostly hardwood flooring. 2nd floor 4 bdr, 1-4pc bath, full basement, Gas heat, new 1 1/2 car detached garage, large parking area. Must See. Ross Peever: 613-433-1133
136 ERINDALE AVE. (HORTON HEIGHTS)
70 & 74 SPRINGTOWN BRIDGE RD., SPRINGTOWN
488 MULLINS ROAD
Vinyl sided bungalow which has been totally remodeled in 2010. Kitchen, living room, dining room, 2 bedrooms and 1 4pc bathroom on the main floor. Finished basement has rec room, 2 bedrooms and 1 3 pc bathroom in the laundry room. Large deck off the dining room, forced air propane furnace with central air. Roof also replaced in 2010. Just move right in. This home is a must see! Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133
If you desire waterfront this is the property for you! 2 Magnificent lots on the madawaska river -#70 has 3.95 Acres and 626 feet of waterfront and #74 has 4.69 Acres and 935 feet of waterfront – paved road right to the entrances – entrance guidelines installed – drive across the springtown bridge to see these two waterfront lots. Call Helen at 432-0058 or David at 613-401-2824
81 S ACRE
45 CHARRON LANE
TOTAL PRIVACY. 739’ of pristine shoreline on 6 acres. Spectacular view of the lake & mountain. Large 3 bedroom home with 2 - 4 piece bathrooms and a detached 3 bay garage. Kitchen, dining room, living room with wood fireplace and sun room. Two separate cottages; include a studio and a work shop. A sauna by the beach with a quiet bay and beautiful sunsets. Motivated Seller, price reduced! A must see! Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133
975 CENTENNIAL LAKE ROAD
Over 465’ of frontage on Black Donald Lake in a calm bay. Lovely 3 bedroom home with heated pool and complete privacy. Paved drive with large heated garage and loft for extra space. Open concept living with wonderful views of lake. Absolute beautiful property. Call David today to view 613-401-2824. MLS# 1072914.
1150 CONSTANT LAKE ROAD
1 1/2 storey vinyl sided home, in excellent state of repair. Attached insulated garage 25’ by 28’ with propane heat. Kitchen and dining room with air tight wood stove, plus 1 4pc bathroom. Family room 15 by 15 has a tremendous view. Second floor has large master bedroom with 1- 3 piece bathroom. Large barn repaired in 2016. Trails on either side of the barn running through the property. All buildings have metal roofs. This property is a must see! Asking $249,000. MLS# 1095636. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.
4 S ACRE
13 ACRES ON PUCKER STREET Asking $415,000 for this post and beam 4 BR home minutes from town. A rare opportunity. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319 or Ross Peever 613-433-1133.
209 FOXDEN STREET
(HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION)
This garden home has a lot to offer! 2 bedrooms, 2 complete baths, laundry on main floor and lots of living space in the living dining and kitchen area. Appliances included. Automatic garage door opener, paved drive, central air, deck at the rear and backing onto parkland. Come and see this with me – call Helen at 432-0058
EST. 2003
64 BUTLER RD
Asking $189,900 for this well cared for home on 4 acres, many updates throughout. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319
142 HARAMIS DR. (MANOR ESTATES SUBDIVISION) A brand new custom built raised ranch bungalow with 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths and excellent privacy at rear of property. Fully serviced lot. Tarion Warranty in place. Paved drive & double car garage. Call Helen to view at 432-0058
100 VAILE ROAD
Beautiful setting for this 3 storey log-sided home with a wraparound verandah. Cathedral ceiling & wood stove in the family room. Deck off FR leads to an above ground pool. Efficient U-shaped kitchen with an island is open to the dining room. Main floor laundry room is combined with a 3PC bath. 4 bedrooms & a full bath occupy the second level. Fully insulated detached garage & incomegenerating solar panels. MLS# 1086596. Asking $339,000. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.
SUBDIVISION PHASE 4
CALL HELEN VINCENT FOR PLANS & DETAILS
613-432-0058
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39 Renfrew Ave W., Suite 203, Renfrew, ON
613-432-8122 www.royallepageoneil.com
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Gerry O’Neil
Sherri Cobus Real Estate Broker
Sales Representative
Mike Coulas
Allison Mulvihill
613-432-2333
613-432-1947
613-432-0092
613-433-2880
gerryoneil@royallepage.ca
sherricobus@royallepage.ca
mikecoulas@royallepage.ca
allisonmulvihill@royallepage.ca
Broker of Record
WATERFRONT
103A HART LANE, CALABOGIE LAKE Perfect for the young couple and kids, or retirement Custom dream home or cottage built by Linwood Homes living with low maintenance. Only 8 years oldcounters, with a in 2015. 2 fireplaces, hickory cabinets, granite very functional floor plan featuring antoopen concept 3bdrm, 3 bath. 215’of shoreline. Close Calabogie Highlands Golf Resort and Calabogie Peaks Ski Resort. living/dining/kitchen. 3 good sized bedrooms, Won’t last long! 1.5 baths, attached garage, large newer deck overlooking a fenced rear yard. Welcoming covered Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 front entrance.“Motivated Seller!”
Pics: www.sherricobusrealestate.ca $590,000 MLS# 1097360
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Scott Thompson Catherine O’Neil Sales Representative 613-570-8468
scottthompson@royallepage.ca
916 HUMPHRIES RD, RENFREW Custom built 4 bed, 4 bath home 10 min from town, 15 to Arnprior. Very close to the Ottawa River boat launch! - Privacy, Scandanavian style outdoors with granite stone landscaping. DBL gar. - Open concept ,2 firepl, approx. 2700 sq.ft. of living space.
633 SCOTCH BUSH RD.
35 LAURAINE CRESENT
- Private Waterfront home on Constant Lake - 2.6 Acres, log garage, oil heat, central air, pellet stove, walk-out basement - 3 Bedrooms & 3 baths, open dining/living area & finished lower level
Call Sherri Cobus for details 613-432-1947 www.sherricobusrealestate.ca $548,000 MLS# 1090167
6 inch pine log chalet style home in the Hurd’s Lake Hamlet. Approximately 12 years old, 2 beds, open concept living/ dining/kitchen w/ Jenn-air stove top & built-in oven. Air-tight wood stove, finished basement with rec room & laundry/ utility area. New propane furnace with central air and a 3 sided deck. Deeded private lake access with sandy beach & boat launch. See it now, buy it now and have possession for this spring and summer!
Call Allison Mulvihill 613-433-2880 $399,000 MLS#1082285
Call Mike Coulas 613-432-0092 $204,900 MLS#1058991
310 HAIG AVE
102 ELIAS LANE - CENTENNIAL LAKE
133 ELK STREET
This is your chance to own over 100 feet of Madawaska shoreline. This cottage priced to sell with so much to offer. Patio door to a large wrap around deck for terrific entertaining with a permanent BBQ cover! Two decks on the water with a removable dock. Additional storage shed & sleep cabin as well. Very desirable location, call for your showing now!
Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947. $129,500 MLS# 1093073
Call Mike Coulas 613-432-0092 $195,500 MLS#1084346
Perfect for the young couple and kids, or retirement living with low maintenance. Only 8 years old with a very functional floor plan featuring an open concept living/dining/kitchen. 3 good sized bedrooms, 1.5 baths, attached garage, large newer deck overlooking a fenced rear yard. Welcoming covered front entrance. Motivated Seller here!
Call Mike Coulas 613-432-0092 MLS# 1082989 $224,900
2 BUILDING LOTS
Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 www.sherricobusrealestate.ca Lot levy paid on each! $49,900 each MLS#1067888 & 1067884
613-432-0073 catherineoneil@royallepage.ca
WATERFRONT
First time home buyers or investors looking for rental properties! 2 Bedrm, spacious eat-in kitchen, full basement, back deck and fenced yard. New front picture window. Gas heat.
Very nice locations on Castleford Rd., very close to the Ottawa River boat launch. Approx. 3 acres each.
Real Estate Broker
818 EIGHTH ST - Garden home with 2 bedrooms & 2 baths. - Main floor kitchen, dining, living room & bath. Upstairs has 2 Bedrooms & spacious full bathroom. - Finished lower level, natural gas furnace, central air, newer roof & attached single garage.
Call Allison Mulvihill 613-433-2880 $219,900 MLS #1095665 740 STEWART ST
11.9 Acres of Land in the Town of Renfrew with C2 Zoning. Located on Stewart St/Hwy #60. Quick easy access to Hwy #17. Close to Hospital, Retirement Homes, Schools & Downtown Shopping. $575,000 MLS#1061929 62 ARGYLE ST N
79 MUTUAL AVENUE
- Centre town location, currently zoned ‘Downtown Commercial’could be great residential home - Large treed lot with parking for 6 cars. Older building has potential for either commercial or residential. - Main floor offers several small areas as well as a kitchen area. The upper level is the equivalent of a 4 bedroom house. Gas heat
Great location! Quiet area with no through traffic, just seconds from main street. Enjoy the flowing river and park setting just across the road at the swinging bridge. Deep, private, hedge lined yard with no rear or front neighbour. Main floor has been beautifully renovated with granite counter top, cherry cabinets and 2nd bathroom. With tenants in place this is also a great opportunity for investors.
Call Cathy O’Neil 613-432-0073 $120,000 MLS#1079193
Call Scott Thompson 613-570-8468 $199,900 MLS# 1090052
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00 ARGYLE ST S
Commercial lot would suit a convenience store/car wash unlimited possibilities. Located on busy street with different business opportunities!! Cathy O’Neil 613-432-0073 or Gerry O’Neil 613-432-2600 $80,000 MLS#1033745
Renfrew Bridge Club sees a unicorn MIKE NAGRODSKI Renfrew Bridge Club
While the Renfrew Bridge Club has continued to welcome visitors from Almonte, Arnprior, Denbeigh, Pembroke and Quebec, the club has been abuzz over the amazing result scored by the Dynamic Duo from Burnstown, Sue and Peter Philips, on March 7. While most players are very pleased with a result in the low to mid-60s, Sue and Peter were able to chalk up a score over 75 per cent! Many longtime players commented that they had never witnessed such an impressive game. Each session’s “highlight of the week” follows: — On Feb. 28, Board no. 31 must have been tricky for all; for though it was played nine times in various contracts, the only pair to emerge with a positive result was Ronda Vaillancourt and Lila Paddock with a modest oneheart contract. Well done, ladies. — Though the March 7 session will be remembered principally for the Phillips’ outstanding result, the cards were otherwise very evenly distributed. During the afternoon, only a single slam was attempted and even that brave effort finished down five. Ouch! — March 14 saw Renfrew’s version of the recent MeToo trend. Board no. 3 was played nine times, all in four-spade contracts (three successful, six failed). Then Board no. 4, also played nine times, saw everyone in three no-trump contracts. Though there were a wide variety of results, only Jocelyne Tetrault and Wayne Daze managed to emerge with 12 tricks. — While the March 21 game featured the usual competitive play throughout all the tables, Board no. 28 must have been a particular challenge. Though it was played 12 times, only Arthur Ham and Phyllis Brennan were able to eke out a positive result with their two-spade contract. Nicely done! Congratulations to the North-South winners from: Feb 28: 1: Amanda Walley — Bruce Tennant 2: Bob Bouchard — Garry Irving 3: Carol Sulpher — David Sulpher March 7: 1: Amanda Walley — Bruce Tennant 2: Irene Churchill — Sheila Perras 3: Bob Bouchard — Sharon Phillips March 14: 1: Jocelyne Tetrault — Wayne Daze 2: Irene Churchill — Amanda Walley 3: William Buttle — Ron Anglin March 21: 1: Jocelyne Tetrault — Wayne Daze 2: Steve Gray — Sue Phillips 3: Arthur Ham — Phyllis Brennan Congratulations to the East — West winners from: Feb 28: 1: Rick Duncan — Leanne Cheliak 2: Ernie Berndt — Eric Brown 3: Yolande Baillon — Janet Osborne March 7: 1: Sue Phillips — Peter Phillips (75.5 per cent) 2: Rick Duncan — Leanne Cheliak 3: Sharon Sewter — Tom Sewter March 14: 1: Rick Duncan — Leanne Cheliak 2: Mona Brydges — Jeannie Yagminas 3: Carol Sulpher — David Sulpher March 21: 1: Rick Duncan — Leanne Cheliak 2: Ted Ambridge — Mike Nagrodski 3: Bruce Tennant — Judy Hill
Eady Realty, Inc. Brokerage
29 Raglan Street South, Renfrew, ON K7V 1P8 Each office is independently owned and operated
613-432-2100 www.century21.ca/eadyrealty
Morris Eady
Kelly Derue
Dennis Yakaback
Charlene Riopelle
Vincent Johnston
Margaret Dubeau
Broker of Record
Real Estate Broker
Real Estate Broker
Real Estate Representative
Real Estate Representative
Real Estate Representative
Cell 432-0041
Cell 433-4082
Cell 433-2254
Cell 433-1191
vincent.johnston@century21.ca
margaret.dubeau@century21.ca
Cell 432-1830 morris.eady@century21.ca
Cell 433-2681 kelly.derue@century21.ca
dennis.yakaback@century21.ca
charlene.riopelle@century21.ca
NEW LISTING
1117 DUGALD ROAD BEAUTIFUL, NEARLY NEW HOME ON ONE ACRE LOT JUST OUTSIDE RENFREW TOWN LIMITS. 3 + 1 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS, ATTACHED DOUBLE GARAGE, CENTRAL AIR, MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY
$334,900
MLS# 1099774 Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681
302 LISGAR STEET BRICK BUNGALOW, TOTAL OF 4 BEDROOM & 2 BATHS. FINISHED BASEMENT. GAS HEAT, CENTRAL A/C, CENTRAL VAC
$247,750 MLS# 1086266 Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254
Lots For Sale 000 Culhane Road 2.6 Acres
$19,900
1222 Storyland Road 5 Acres
155 MINK LAKE ROAD
565 FORTINGTON STREET
3 + 1 BEDROOM BUNGALOW. NICE BRIGHT KITCHEN. REAR ADDITION W/ VAULTED CEILING & HEATED FLOORS. MASTER W/ WALKIN & 3 PC ENSUITE. DETACHED 2 CAR GARAGE W/ ADDITIONAl TOY STORAGE. WELL MAINTAINED. FLEXIBLE POSSESSION.
BUNGALOW IN A GREAT LOCATION. FINISHED BASEMENT. NO REAR NEIGHBOURS
MLS# 1098979 Dennis Yakaback: 613-432-0041
Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254
$259,900
519 COLERAINE DRIVE 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH BUNGALOW. 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE W/ AUTO REMOTE INSULATED GARAGE DOOR. HAND SCRAPED WALNUT HARDWOOD FLOORING & CERAMIC TILE. HIGH EFFICIENCY NATURAL GAS FURNACE,
$216,900 MLS# 1094608
173 BANK STREET
65 PLAUNT STREET N.
PLENTY OF SPACE INSIDE AND OUT! FOUR BEDROOM HOME SITUATED ON LARGE CORNER LOT
MOVE IN READY! BEAUTIFUL GARDEN HOME WITH WALK OUT LOWER LEVEL. GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, HARDWOOD FLOORS, ALL APPLIANCES INCLUDED
MLS# 1084855
$139,900
Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681
554 SULLIVAN STREET THIS 1 ½ STOREY HOME OFFERS A DELIGHTFUL INTERIOR. BRIGHT, CHEERY KITCHEN. UPDATED MAIN FLOOR BATH. FINISHED BASEMENT. 1 ½ BATHS. NEW REAR DECK. PROPANE FURNACE. C/A. FLEXIBLE POSSESSION. MLS# 1095153
$164,900
MLS# 1084996
$259,900
110 OPEONGO ROAD
90 SPINDLE DRIFT COURT CALABOGIE GOLF COURSE LIVING. BUNGALOW WITH FINISHED BASEMENT. LOVELY AND PRIVATE LOT WITH A GREAT VIEW! MLS# 1089074
Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254
BUILDING LOTS READY FOR YOUR NEW HOME! 2 Lots – Calvin Road $19,900 Each 1.32 Acres & 1.03 Acres
5 Lots – Foresters Falls $39,900 Each 2.94 Acres, 2.71 Acres, 2.56 Acres, 2.60 Acres & 3.29 Acres
Ottawa River Waterfront $189,900 5.6 Acres
Raglan Street One of very few lots in town $74,900 65’ x 99’
04 Matawatchan Road $175,000 2 Acres on waterfront
$34,900
Margaret Dubeau: 613-433-1191
$369,900
Morris Eady: 613-432-1830
$399,900
Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681
Dennis Yakaback: 613-432-0041
HOT WATER ON DEMAND. SPACIOUS MASTER BEDROOM W/ ENSUITE BATH & LINEN CLOSET.
$48,500
Call Vincent Johnston for more information: 613-433-2254 Need a bigger lot? An attached garage because you’re tired of scraping snow off your car? Then come see this 2 bedroom brick home, close to downtown Renfrew. MLS# 1089397
$178,500
Morris Eady: 613-432-1830
Morris Eady: 613-432-1830
397 CHARLES STREET AFFORDABLE 3 BEDROOM COTTAGE
12 LOIS LANE COZY 3 BEDROOM COTTAGE WITH MADAWASKA RIVER ACCESS. WARM PINE FLOORING. PROPANE FIREPLACE. DRILLED WELL. SEPTIC UPDATED 2016. DETACHED GARAGE. BEING SOLD TURN KEY
DENNIS YAKABACK
Dennis Yakaback: 613-432-0041
613-432-0041
$169,900 MLS# 1098958
296 MCMAHON ROAD NICELY TREED LOT. 112 FEET OF FRONTAGE ON REIDS LAKE MLS# 1089637
Real Estate Broker Cell
S O L D
ON DUTY THIS WEEKEND
DENNIS YAKABACK REAL ESTATE BROKER
Cell 432-0041
dennis.yakaback@century21.ca I welcome your weekend call on any listed property
BONNECHERE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Fraser Road 1.6 Acre Lot. Nicely Treed w/ deeded access to Hurd’s Lake. WOW! What a bonus!!
We Can Build You A New Home On Your Lot Or On One Of Our Lots! Otteridge Ave. Joffre Avenue 490 Coleraine Dr. 53’ x 104.99’ Corner Lot. Close To Sport Fully Serviced Lot Fully Serviced With Facilities. On Quiet Dead End Cul-De Sac Basement Walkout Potential Natural Gas. 50’ x 125’ Deep Lot
95 Buck Ridge Cr. Corner Lot. Fully Serviced. High Speed Internet.
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