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It’s unlike anything that’s ever happened before in the area, say officials.

Emergency officials in Horton Township and Renfrew had a hec- REGION REGION tic few days last week after a landslide along the Bonnechere River caused flooding that washed away a cottage and floated piles of debris into the Ottawa River. .CA .COM “It’s far worse than any floods we’ve experienced here, to anybody’s recollection,” said Renfrew development and works director Mike Asselin.

Steve Osipenko, Horton Township’s community emergency management co-ordinator (CEMC), has been monitoring the situation.

SUBMITTED “On March 29, around 2 a.m., A still shot from the Renfrew County Paramedic drone shows debris clogging the Bonnechere River folRenfrew Power Generation (RPG) lowing Tuesday’s landslide. was alerted through their system “The whole bank slid into the that the water seemed to be high at that almost no water was coming What they found was that a landthe Renfrew end,” said Osipenko. through and under Highway 17, slide had occurred, flowing dirt, river,” he said.

“Some were 50-foot high trees and other vegetation into the Officials then searched around try- they noted the water was high. banks.”

“When first light came we all river. ing to figure out why.

The land is known to contain Once the situation has stabiThere are a few areas known to started checking through the experience blockage that are gen- properties and found where it was lized, officials will be able to use Leda clay, he explained, which is erally cleared without issue, he blocked, at the end of Ferguson GPS to figure out just how exten- unstable soil known to be suscepsive the damage is but Osipenko tible to slides.

Road,” said Osipenko. said.

“At the end of that road, estimates about 25 acres of propWhen officials reached the area all private property.” erty slid into the river. of the first chute, they could see it’s See OFFICIALS, page 2

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Stuart Carswell is charged criminally with leaving the scene after fatally running over an Arnprior man on April 2.

Carswell, 63, also of Arnprior, will appear in Renfrew court on May 4 to answer to a charge of failure to remain at the scene of an accident causing death.

In a news release, OPP also noted “everyone is encouraged to practice personal safety at all times.” According to police spokeswoman Janice Sawbridge, the warning is not meant to indict capability on behalf of the victim, 29-year-old Chris Walsh.

She is confident Carswell should have known that it was a human being he ran over, not an animal or object. OPP first got involved at 4:55 a.m. on Saturday morning after a newspaper delivery driver discovered Walsh’s body on Russett Drive, near Bandys Road, in McNab-Braeside. Officers arrived on the doorstep of Murray and Diane Swaine not long afterward.

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A seismic event or the freeze/frost cycle and oversaturation of water could have triggered the slide, said Osipenko.

The large deposit of material caused the river to back up.

“The water was backed up about 25 feet above where it normally is,” he said. However, there was not much that had to be done to break up the blockage.

“Around the time we found it, it had started to break through just from the pressure itself. The river will find its own way.”

The fact the slide happened during spring runoff compounded the problem.

The Bonnechere flows into the Ottawa River, which is now full of logs from the Bonnechere all the way to Rhoddy’s Bay, said Osipenko, who said he has notified officials at the Fitzroy dam to prepare for the large influx of debris.

Osipenko is pleased to report there were no reported injuries as a result of the slide and flooding.

“There were three property owners directly affected,” he explained.

There are several owners of the land affected at the end of Ferguson Road.

A relatively new cottage built on the riverbank near the Highway 17 bridge, is gone.

“It actually floated off its foundation and went down the river,” he said.

The former Lindsay House below Renfrew’s Swinging Bridge, was also affected, experiencing the highest water since the dam has been there.

“Apparently it went seven feet up the wall,” said Osipenko.

“The water was actually a foot from touching the road.”

He urged the public to stay away from affected areas, including in Horton Township.

“The area is very unstable and nobody should go in there so please don’t go in and try and have a look at it,” he said. “It’s private property and it’s a safety hazard.”

There were some minor slides over the weekend as the banks stabilized themselves, reports Osipenko.

“We will be reassessing the entire river from downstream of Renfrew tomorrow hopefully,” he said on Monday, April 4.

“There has been much inquiry from geologists and other emergency managers to learn from this.”

Officials are also pleased with how the emergency management system worked and are aware of the Leda clay and the potential for slides.

“We’ve known this could happen,” said Osipenko.

“We’ve made plans in our emergency planning. It worked fine, the communication was great.”

Emergency officials had some high tech help in managing the problem.

“The paramedic service has a drone,” explained Osipenko, who is also a Renfrew County paramedic.

“We called it in and were going to use it to try and find out where the plug was.”

As they had already discovered the blockage, they used the drone to survey the area to check for further debris, jams, bank slides and assess the severity of the damage.

“As an emergency management tool it was unbelievably helpful and way cheaper than an $11,000 helicopter,” said Osipenko.

The drone will be used in the ensuing days to monitor the area and further assess the situation.

alerted to the situation when the water became too high to generate power, he noted. The system is then subsidized through Hydro One, meaning lost revenue for Renfrew Hydro.

“We came back online yesterday at noon,” said Cameron March 31.

“We experienced some flooding to our power house. Plant two was submerged about four-to-four-and-a-half feet and we did have water in the basement of our new plant but we were able to deal with that with just pumps.”

Officials are certainly pleased there was no damage to the just opened Thomas Low Generating Station, he added.

The situation is unlike anything Cameron has ever experienced.

“In the history of Renfrew Hydro, nothing like this has ever happened,” he said.

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Asselin reports the backwater caused flooding of the former sewage treatment plant building and tanks but they have been decommissioned and didn’t serve any purpose.

“Other than that flooding it didn’t really have an impact on our sewage operation,” said Asselin.

At the town’s new sewage treatment plant, the water rose sufficiently to bring water against the process tanks, he said.

“There was a little infiltration into the underground pump chambers and that infiltration was managed with sum pumps,” said Asselin.

One sewage pump station at the end of Arthur Street was submerged in the floodwater, added Asselin, which was reported to the Ministry of the Environment and the Renfrew County and District Health Unit.

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“There was no concern with respect to potability of water or any other infrastructure other than the one pump station,” he said.

He agreed that the system worked well in face of the emergency.

“The emergency management personnel and team worked with all the parties – MNR, Renfrew Power Generation, Horton and the town – to share information and manage the flood,” said Asselin.

Waters have receded, he said, and the town is looking to confirm that water levels are back to normal.

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The boat launch on the Bonnechere River at Castleford was flooded after the landslide on March 29.

Below, the former Lindsay House below Renfrew’s Swinging Bridge, was also affected, experiencing the highest water since the dam has been there.

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Murray, Walsh’s stepfather, told police on the front lawn that he learned on the Internet hours beforehand of a 29-year-old man’s death.

“I told them I know why you are here,” he said.

Diane said her son had substance abuse problems, and hadn’t stayed at their home since the preceding Tuesday.

A post mortem examination was performed April 4.

Before that time, she didn’t know from police about the circumstances of her son’s death. However, the owner of one of two cab companies in town visited her to say the driver is overcome with remorse.

“It was an accident,” she said prior to speaking with police. “That’s why they call it an accident. I don’t want anything negative. (Carswell) is going to go through a terrible, terrible time.”

Walsh is also survived by his sister, Melissa. His father, Michael, drowned in July 2011 on the Mississippi River below the five-span bridge in Pakenham after he slipped off a rock into the fast-moving water.

Russett Drive between Mabels Road and Bandys Road was closed through the day while police conducted their investigation into the fatality.

The OPP Renfrew County Crime Unit, under the direction of OPP Det. Insp. Rob Hagerman of the Criminal Investigation Branch, continues to investigate.

Anyone with information about this death is asked to contact the OPP Renfrew County Crime Unit at 1-888310-1122.

OPP Const. Jodi Burns was the early lead in the investigation, with assistance from a technical collision investigator, the Forensic Identification Unit and Renfrew County Crime Unit.

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Renfrew County has done everything possible to plead its case to expand the four-laning of Highway 17 from Scheel Drive to Bruce Street, even arguing that it could be a nation-building exercise.

Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon reported to his council colleagues on March 30 on a meeting a county delegation had with the Ontario Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca. Emon, McNabBraeside Mayor Tom Peckett, county director of public works and engineering Steve Boland, director of development and property Paul Moreau, and RenfrewNipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski met with Del Duca on March 24.

Emon called the 45-minute discussion very productive, as the county representatives were able to speak frankly and freely with the minister. “(His staff) felt comfortable we hit all of the marks,” said Emon.

“It’s in essence a ministry decision at this point.”

The minster informed them he would get back to them ‘soonish’ but did not have a timeline for the next phase of the project.

“With a plan we can feel comfortable with communicating it to our travelling public and also to our ratepayers and residents,” said Emon.

“The plan would likely outline the next steps with some timelines

for them to be held to account.”

Emon hoped that Canada’s 150th anniversary coming up might help encourage a funding announcement.

“We did spend some time talking about it being part of the national highway transportation network.

We spent some time talking about it being a pretty significant event in 2017,” said Emon.

“Given it’s Canada’s 150 birthday, that it should be a nationbuilding exercise that the two levels of government could and should partner to announce a plan and finance a plan.”

Peckett also thought it was a very good meeting.

“He acknowledged that the county had done everything asked of them,” said Peckett.

Peckett also impressed on the minister how Arnprior has been affected since the four lanes had arrived to the municipality.

Peckett was particularly pleased with one specific comment from the minister. “(He said) that he doesn’t like to leave things hanging; he said that near the end of conversation,” said Peckett.

“That comment has given me some enthusiasm for the first time in a long time that we are going to see some sort of action on extending the 417.”

The minster told them the county had contributed a great deal to the discussion and had brought information to the ministry on a regular basis.

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“We also took a slightly different tact this time in that we acknowledged it would be a significant provincial investment for next phase from Scheel to just beyond Bruce Street in Renfrew,” said Emon.

He continued by saying the provincial estimate for the project is $150 million, although that is four years old.

“We indicated the County of Renfrew will be investing about $18 million in that 10-year span in infrastructure renewal which will service the Highway 17 soon to be Highway 417 corridor,” said Emon.

“We also indicated local municipalities in Renfrew County would be spending that plus likely another $18 million.”

He estimated local municipalities would be contributing $30 million in their infrastructure renewal along that corridor as well in that same time period.

“We highlighted (Mayor) Peckett and his municipality committing to rebuild the Goshen Road for about $1.4 million and cited that is a fairly significant contribution to the prosperity and the access to Highway 417 given his total budget is usually in neighbourhood of $8 million,” said Emon.

Emon feels the delegation put it all out there.

“We highlighted we have some skin in the game to use a more common term because we are contributing to their investment and matching their investment as best we can.”

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Renfrew OPP have issued an arrest warrant for Patrick McPhie after a hit and run that sent an elderly pedestrian to hospital with serious injuries.

McPhie, a 21-year-old Pontiac, Que., man, is charged with failing to stop at the scene of a collision causing bodily harm and taking a motor vehicle without consent.

Police were called to Raglan Street at Railway Avenue in Renfrew on Thursday, March 31, at 2:50 p.m. to investigate an incident in which a 75-year-old woman from Whitewater Region Township was seriously injured.

“She suffered serious injuries and was transported by paramedics to hospital,” said OPP Const. Janice Sawbridge.

The woman was using the crosswalk and one vehicle had come to a complete stop to allow her to cross

Tips sought in break-in at J.R.’s Country Store The Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated 211 calls for service during the previous week, including motor vehicle collisions, domestic disputes and break, enter and thefts.

BREAK, ENTER AND THEFT

Crime Stoppers and the Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) need your help to solve a break, enter and theft from J.R.’s Country Store near Foresters Falls in the Township of Whitewater Region.

OPP officers responded to an alarm at the store at 4:11 a.m. on Friday, April 1.

Video footage shows three masked males breaking in through the front door and stealing merchandise. They used a black duffel bag and two cardboard boxes to carry out the stolen property.

Crime Stoppers Pembroke/Renfrew County believes that someone may have information that could assist police in solving this crime.

If you have information on any criminal offence that results in charges being laid, you qualify for an award of up to $2,000.

Call Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 613-735-8477 or toll free at 1-800-222-8477. You could help solve a crime. All tips remain anonymous and you will not have to attend court. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display.

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Several cottage owners reported their cottages broken into last week.

Const. Mark Yarmel is leading the investigation into four reported break-ins to cottages on Lurges Lane in the Township of Admaston-Bromley.

Nothing appears to have been stolen but damage was done to get in, and once inside at least on fire extinguisher was emptied.

The investigation is continuing.

SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATION

Renfrew OPP officers are investigating after a sexual assault was reported to them. Officers began their investigation on April 3 when the victim reported being sexually assaulted at a residence in Renfrew on April 1 in the evening hours.

The victim also reported a quantity of cash was stolen from them. Const.Troy Dobbie is leading the investigation.

when it was rear-ended by a white Chevy Impala allegedly driven by the suspect.

The impact sent the first vehicle forward, striking the victim.

“One of the witnesses said he stopped for the pedestrian who was using the crosswalk. He came to a complete stop and seconds after was struck from behind,” said Sawbridge. “The white car fled the scene northbound on Railway Avenue.”

A member of the public actually helped police identify the suspect.

“Thanks to witnesses who followed the suspect vehicle and got the licence plate number and description of the suspect we were able to identify the driver,” said Sawbrige. “The male then got out of the vehicle and ran away but we got a good description of him.”

To further complicate the case, police first arrested another male.

“When we arrived at the suspect vehicle there was a male sitting in the driver’s seat so initially that male was arrested,” said Sawbridge. “Investigation revealed he was not the driver and he was released unconditionally.”

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Anyone with information is asked to call the OPP Renfrew County Crime Unit at 1-888-310-1122.

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Fire chiefs’ association launches ‘Stop Texting’ campaign “They’re on the road steady and very visible to the public,” he said of commercial cars and trucks.

By placing the magnet on your vehicle you are making a commitment to set an example and not text while driving.

Last year, distracted driving killed 78 people on Ontario’s roads.

The ‘Stop Texting’ campaign was initially started by Kingston’s Emergency Services and was adopted by the RCFCA in 2015.

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The Renfrew County Fire Chiefs’ Association (RCFCA) is the latest agency to get behind the campaign to stop distracted driving.

On March 31 in Pembroke, fire officials from across the county gathered at the Pembroke Fire Hall to launch the ‘Stop Texting’ campaign, which produced sizeable stop sign shaped ‘Stop Texting’ magnets to give out to the public.

Renfrew Fire Chief Guy Longtin explained his department is banding with other emergency services to get the message out because people just continue to drive while distracted.

“We respond to so many accidents on the highway, it’s time we started getting the message out,” said Longtin. “Statistics show distracted driving is the leading cause of highway fatalities.”

All Renfrew County fire departments’ fire and rescue apparatus will display the magnets.

The association produced thousands of the magnets, 500 of which are at the fire hall for the Renfrew department to hand out. All Renfrew County fire de-

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Renfrew Fire Chief Guy Longtin shows off the ‘Stop Texting’ magnets available at the fire hall, while supplies last. Members of the public are asked to affix the magnet to the driver’s side of their vehicles. partments will have some of the magnets.

“You can get them at the fire hall until supplies run out,” said Longtin. “We are asking drivers to display the magnets on the rear driver’s side of their personal and company vehicles so those texting while

driving will look up and see it and hopefully stop texting.”

He noted they are particularly interested in having commercial vehicles display the magnets but welcome all drivers to help share the message.

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Sally Risto, Rexall store manager, second from left, presented a cheque on behalf of the Rexall Foundation to help kick off the Summer Smiles Campaign on March 30 to Dave Henderson, fund development co-ordinator for Family and Children’s Services of Renfrew County, Arijana Haramincic, executive director and Peter Emon, honorary chair.

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It’s almost time to sing songs around the campfire and dip your paddle in the water.

That’s right, camp time is right around the corner.

Helping to make the summer camp dream possible is the Darlene Aikens Memorial Summer Camp Program: Summer Smiles Campaign, which was officially launched on March 30 outside the County of Renfrew building in Pembroke.

Dave Henderson, fund development coordinator for Family and Children’s Services of Renfrew County, is excited to help launch the program with a strong goal announced.

“We are hoping to send 250 children to summer camp right across Renfrew County.

With an average cost of $350 per camper we are looking for $75,000 to help bring summer camping experiences and all the great benefits that come with it to the children,” said Henderson.

The fund covers camps from right across the county, including day camps in both Renfrew and Arnprior.

Henderson hopes the public will donate to help cover the cost.

“A donation of any amount is greatly appreciated,” said Henderson.

The camp program is named after Darlene Aikens, a former manager who ran the program before she passed away.

“She had a wonderful heart for children

and summer camps,” said Henderson.

“She was deeply dedicated to making sure children across Renfrew County had a camping experience.”

Arijana Haramincic, executive director of Family and Children’s Services of Renfrew County, explained this program has been running for over 30 years.

“It has been in honour of one of our workers who passed away too early,” said Haramincic.

“In that honour we wanted to provide a support for all the children in the county to have a wonderful summer camp experience.”

Both Henderson and Haramincic noted the camp experience was therapeutic for children to attend.

“Studies show that a camping experience for children increase’s their self-worth, selfesteem, helps with their social interaction,” said Henderson.

“The whole family unit benefits from the summer camp experience.”

According to Haramincic many children in the county would not be able to attend camps without the program.

“In Renfrew County there is one in 10 children who live in poverty so for those children this is one way to be able to participate in childhood and have those experiences that will carry them into being adults and hopefully they will be able to share that with their own children,” said Haramincic.

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omeone Knows Something.

Those words are chilling enough on their own. But as you listen to David Ridgen’s haunting voice as he walks through the forest around Holmes Lake, the hairs on the back of your neck stand at attention.

Ridgen’s new podcast is called Someone Knows Something, and the first season is on the disappearance of five-year-old Adrien McNaughton from Arnprior. It is captivating to say the least.

He has brought back what some may consider a lost art as he verbally paints a picture of each person he interviews, the sights, the sounds and the feeling of the room.

The CBC online podcast has been the talk of the town. It’s stirring past memories as people remember how they searched for the lost boy who seemed to vanish after a family fishing trip. Thousands in the area helped in the search; many now are reluctant to talk about it, but Ridgen with his calming and trustworthy approach he has been able to interview new witnesses. The first week it debuted, the number one searched story on InsideOttawaValley.com was an article on the OPPs updated police sketch released a few years ago.

In episode four, a new forensic artist speaks with the family and produces a number of new images of what Adrien would look like now. She was kind, caring and welcomed the input from all the family members.

Each Monday a new episode is posted online at http://www.cbc.ca/sks; 10 in total are planned.

This week’s episode follows Ridgen as he ventures out with two cadaver dogs to the search location; the cliff-hanger at the end has you yearning for more.

Ridgen grew up in Arnprior and is an award-winning filmmaker who has produced a number of documentaries. He handles the sensitive subject matter of the McNaughton family grief like he is a part of the family.

As he says towns are like big families, he takes that sentiment to heart as he dances around the delicate feelings of all involved, especially when there seems to be some inconsistencies in parts of the story.

He weaves together the memories of the family, who simply want answers, with well-documented evidence.

Ridgen has been successful in uncovering the truth as he investigated past cold cases. Wouldn’t it be wonderful for all involved if he was able to close this one. Because as he says: someone knows something.

Water rates lacking compared to Arnprior To the editor:

This is regarding a story run the other week about our water rates.

Coun. Tom Sidney is quoted as saying we have the best rates compared to our neighbours. Coun. Kate Windle claims we have one of the best rates in the province. I would like to see their research. My meagre look compared Renfrew to our neighbour in Arnprior, a community almost the same in population size. It has had to meet the same water standards as Renfrew by the provincial act imposed after the Walkerton incident. Arnprior has

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Some municipalities such as Pembroke from what I can see have a flat rage charge. Posted on the Arnprior website the 2016 charges are as follows: combined water and waste charges are $3.01, the combined base charges for a 0.75 inch copper income line (which most residents have) is $27.34. For usage of 15 cubic metres of water per month or 30 cubic metres per billing charge, this amounts to $117.64.

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Attitudes about rumours must change To the editor:

In Renfrew, similar charges are $4.46 per usage charge plus $76.14 for the base charge. For the same usage and billing period the Renfrew resident would be charged $209.94. This represents almost a doubling of what the residents in Arnprior, 30 kilometres away, would pay.

I know that the water charges were a major concern in the last municipal election. There appears to be no tangible results since then.

It has been said that rumours can kill. Rumours are known to go through this community and others. When those rumours turn out to be false in a court of law one would think that the court of public opinion would agree. Such is not always the case.

Some folks keep thinking that a person is guilty - which could be opposite to what the court says. That attitude has to change for the better of our communities and our future children. A person’s reputation can get tarnished when this happens as well as finding gainful employment is hindered.

Would you, the reader, want this to happen to you or your families including your children? I think not and I hope you do too. Our courts are in tune. Are you? I am and looking forward to any comments.

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The honorary chair for the campaign is Renfrew County Warden Peter Emon, who worked for Aikens. Part of his job was to drop and pick up kids from camp.

“It was a good experience to see how excited they were about it and watch them bring their crafts back and take them back to their parents and show some of the things they made, pottery or dream catchers,” said Emon.

“It was a good experience for me and really drove home the importance of this program and Darlene for years was the face of the program I was the second person.”

Emon is very pleased to be involved in the campaign.

“It’s a great way to honour her efforts and a good way to raise our kids, it takes a community to raise children properly and allow them

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This is a great way to do it because it shows the community cares about them.

I am very happy and pleased to be included in this,” said Emon.

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Metroland’s Mike Mount retires Ashley Kulp

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Metroland Media lost a community newspaper champion April 1 when its Metroland East vice-president and regional publisher closed his office door one last time.

Mike Mount recently announced his retirement in mid-March, noting it was the right time to step away from the company he helped grow in order to spend more time with his wife and three daughters, as well as pursue other interests.

“The short-term plan is to give myself some time and see what interests surface,” he remarked. “I’ve enjoyed my entire career and I hope I will find that next thing in life, both personally and professionally.”

“If I can become a better golfer, everything else will be a bonus,” Mount joked.

Torstar’s Peter Bishop, who came on board with Metroland East in March, will take over for Mount.

“I have every confidence in his ability to continue to lead our region in a professional and progressive way,” Mount said of Bishop.

The 53-year-old, who has a degree in mechanical engineering and Master of Business administration (MBA), first got his feet wet in the newspaper industry in 1993 thanks to his father Bob, who had owned the former Performance Printing Ltd. company for 15 years. He had formerly worked as a process engineer at Albany International in Albany, New York, where he lived with his wife Karen, who was born in the US. “He started with $1 million in revenue, so it was a small operation and he had just moved into the Lorne Street building in Smiths

Falls,” Mount noted. “My dad’s background was in printing.”

“I had never worked in newspapers or printing,” he remarked.

Nearing retirement and looking at succession planning, Bob gave Mike the opportunity to test the waters for three years. “I had an opportunity to take a position in Europe with the company I was working for so I had to decide what I wanted to do,” Mount said. “My father said if I wanted to come in and join the company, now would be the time.”

He admitted he was torn on whether the smaller Performance Printing would be a good fit for him.

“That was my biggest issue, whether I would enjoy working in Canada but I enjoyed the business like I enjoyed manufacturing,” he stated.

He surprised himself when he found he was comfortable in the smaller company. He immersed himself in different departments, including pre-press, customer service and helping improve the company’s technology. It was important for Mount to try and relate to the different departments to understand their challenges.

“I think over the period before becoming president, I probably had done almost every job,” he said.

Once he had put his time in, he was named vice-president and five years later, eventually president.

It was under his guidance Performance Printing and the EMC group of community newspapers, saw great growth, going from a market that included Smiths Falls, Perth, Almonte/Carleton Place, Kemptville and St. Lawrence, to Ottawa, Kingston and Belleville.

“Being able to grow was fun, that’s the part I enjoyed the most,”

he admitted. “I loved buying new companies and adding newspapers.”

“We took five papers to 26 and went from 64,000 (circulation) to half a million papers delivered to doors,” Mount added, which prompted several press expansions, as well as a bigger online presence.

Mike immersed himself in the community while at the helm of Performance Printing as well. He served on the board of the Perth & Smiths Falls District Hospital and was also credited as the first business to make a large commitment ($100,000) to the Smiths Falls hospital site’s redevelopment campaign. Accolades also came in from business organizations with Mount being named the Smiths Falls Chamber of Commerce’s Business Person of the Year in 2003.

That period of growth in a short amount of time in the mid-2000s was exciting, but Mount credits a dedicated team, including former publisher Duncan Weir and Peter O’Leary, former chief operating officer (then regional general manager of Metroland East) with Performance Printing’s success.

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Over the course of a year, he said during discussions it became clear that selling the company would be the best option to secure its future.

“It made more sense for the company and for everybody to sell the whole company versus trying to form a partnership,” he said.

It’s a partnership he doesn’t regret. “Metroland is an excellent company and they are committed to newspapers, printing and media,” he commented. “I couldn’t have found a better partner and I feel fortunate that it all worked out for them and for us.”

Nearly five years later and after an expansion into the former Stanley Tools building, which serves as Metroland East’s distribution centre, Mount believes he’s leaving the company he helped build in good hands.

“There isn’t a better organization in our industry that understands what we do and is committed to journalism and newspapers,” he stressed.

Addressing the changes to the industry, Mount feels there will always be a place for the community newspaper.

“Newspapers and publishing is always about connecting to your customers and to an audience.

There are lots of different medias that can do that, but community newspapers are one of the strongest ways you can connect with people, particularly in smaller markets,” he said. “The changes to digital give more ways for people to access the information.”

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Shoe Lounge grand opening set for April 9 at 260 Raglan St. Tiffany Lepack

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Shoe lovers, you’re in luck - there’s a new shopping option in downtown Renfrew.

The Shoe Lounge was located at Dash of Fab but is moving to a new larger location with its grand opening at 260 Raglan St. South on April 9 from 5 to 10 p.m.

Owner Jill Soucie praises the support she has received at Dash of Fab. “The relationship has been fabulous, they have been so encouraging and supportive,” said Soucie.

She is also thankful for the support of her husband Brian.

“He helped bring my vision to life,” said Soucie. “He didn’t miss a beat and helped my dream come true.”

Soucie retired Feb. 28 of last year after 20 years at Canada Post and opened the Shoe Lounge. March 19 marked one year in business.

It has been quite the journey.

Soucie calls the new location very girly and pretty. “It’s a little girl’s dream come true,” she said.

“You walk in and you don’t want to leave.

It’s like walking into a dressing room come

alive.”

The store will be selling women’s fashion, shoes and more.

“There will be other things too that I will present at the grand opening,” said Soucie.

She thinks other women will consider the store a heavenly experience.

“It’s every woman’s dream. It’s like a man cave but a women’s cave in Cinderella style,” said Soucie. “I think women will be pleasantly surprised.”

Soucie says it’s a really cool new location.

“I encourage people to come because the experience will be quite unexpected, you really won’t want to leave,” said Soucie.

“It will leave you wanting to come back just for the experience. It’s that nice.”

She knows everyone is looking for a shoe that is just right.

“Your outfit is never complete until you get that right shoe,” said Soucie.

“We are all Cinderella looking for the perfect glass slipper.”

The grand opening on April 9 is billed as a chance to ‘Come and Make your Celebrity appearance at a Red Carpet Event.”

The big opening runs from 5 to 10 p.m. at 260 Raglan St. South, for more information call 613-570-4035.

Park the Car, It’s Not That Far! www.participaction.com

VANITIES • TOPS • FAUCETS • SHOWERS • TUBS • TOILETS • FLOORINg • TILE • AND MORE! 48” x 36” Shower (Glass plus base) $1,495 Frameless glass with stainless steel rollers (really cool!)

Shower columns (many to choose from!)

One piece quartz walls – Easy to install & no grout!

Freestandin tubs

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OFF Best prices on hi hest selection of solid wood vanities in the valley

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Ready, set, relay Renfrew Collegiate Institute kicked off its 2016 Relay for Life campaign with a pancake breakfast April 1 at the school.

Renfrew Coun.

Tom Sidney, left, is joined by Natalie Artymko and Jill Barr of the Miss Teen Ontario East pageant. Relay for Life is May 27 at Ma-Te-Way Park. Right, Jeff, Tara and Peighton Taylor enjoy breakfast.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Arnprior Council 2082 PRESENTS

1st ANNUAL SPRING FLING LADIES SHOPPING NIGHT FRIDAY, APRIL 22ND, 2016 4:00pm - 9:30pm St. John Chrysostom Parish Hall, 295 Albert St. Arnprior, ON In support of the Arnprior & Area Food Bank, The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario & The Knights of Columbus Charities Council 2082

50+ VENDORS TO HELP YOU COMPLETE YOUR CHRISTMAS LIST $2,500 IN PRIZES WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE

FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING

PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS & FREE SAMPLES

PHOTOS BY SHERRY HAAIMA/METROLAND

At left, Taylor Virgin and Willow McGregor show off a quilt that’s being raffled off in support of RCI’s Relay For Life efforts. The quilt was created by the Sew Sisters. Above, volunteers Kevin Crozier and Paige Dillabough welcome hungry visitors to the pancake breakfast.

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Information Corner

TOWNSHIP OF HORTON

Website: www.hortontownship.ca 613-432-6271 TENDER CALLS FOR HORTON COMMUNITY CENTRE TENDER – REC 2016-02 • Supply and Installation of propane hot water boiler, • Connection of boiler to existing in floor tubing • Pressure test the in floor tubing before and after installation • Circulation pump(s), gas piping, venting, water hookup • All parts and supplies necessary to properly install and connect the boiler • Alterations to the two existing oil forced air furnaces

TIFFANY LEPACK/METROLAND

Farmers forum The Christian Farmers Federation of Ontario hosted its 2016 Policy Tour stop in Renfrew on March 31 at the Renfrew Christian Reform Church, Gerry Rook, district board president, left, is pictured with Paul Bootsma, field services representative and Suzanne Armstrong, director of research with the organization.

Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame announces 2016 inductees The board of directors of the Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame is very pleased to announce the inductees to be honoured in 2016 are Gord Barnes, Clarence Bowes, The Countrymen and the late Jim Hickey.

The 2016 awards show and induction ceremonies will take place on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. at Centrepointe Theatre.

Throughout the evening, you’ll be entertained by more than 20 of the best artists and musicians our Ottawa Valley has to of-

fer. They will be performing the latest country songs and some all-time favourites. After the show, you’ll have the opportunity to meet and mingle with the 2016 inductees, lots of other hall of gamers and many of your favourite country music artists.

Reserved seat tickets, at $40 per person, will be available as of May 1 and can be purchased online through Centrepointe Theatre’s website (centrepointetheatre.com) or by phone at 613-580-2700 (toll free: 1-866752-5231) with a credit card.

Sealed tenders clearly marked as “Hot Water Boiler – REC 2016-02” will be received at the Township Office 2253 Johnston Road, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3Z8 until 2:00 pm Tuesday April 19, 2016 and will be opened at the Council Meeting held later that afternoon. Tender form available at Municipal Office or at www.hortontownship.ca. Lowest or any quotation not necessarily accepted.

HORTON TRIVIA NIGHT Where: Horton Community Centre, 1005 Castleford Rd. When: Saturday, April 9, 2016.

Time: Doors & Bar open at 6pm.

CHALLENGE STARTS AT 7 pm!

Cost: $80 per team – max 6 person team Limited Registration – Advance payment required! Team Spirit Award Call or Email: Kathleen to register krogers@hortontownship.ca • 613 433 3303

COUNTRY DANCE Featuring

THE DOUGLAS CONNECTION APRIL 15, 2016 • 8:00pm. – 12:00am.

Horton Community Centre, 1005 Castleford Road TICKETS: $10.00

TENDER – REC 2016-03 Roll Up Steel Curtains to separate Kitchen from Hall Sealed tenders clearly marked as “Roll Up Curtains – REC 2016-03” will be received at the Township Office 2253 Johnston Road, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3Z8 until 2:00 pm Tuesday April 19, 2016 and will be opened at the Council Meeting held later that afternoon. Tender form available at Municipal Office or at www.hortontownship.ca. Lowest or any quotation not necessarily accepted.

TENDER – REC 2016-04 Supply and Installation of New Stage Drapes Sealed tenders clearly marked as “Supply and Installation of new Stage Drapes – REC 2016-04” will be received at the Township Office 2253 Johnston Road, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3Z8 until 2:00 pm Tuesday April 19, 2016 and will be opened at the Council Meeting held later that afternoon. Tender form available at Municipal Office or at www.hortontownship.ca. Lowest or any quotation not necessarily accepted.

HORTON COFFEE CLUB We are starting up our coffee club again At the Horton Community Centre STARTING APRIL 6th, time: 11:00-3:00 Every Wednesday 11:00-12:00 indoor walking Noon: enjoy a nutritious lunch, Cost: $4.00 Tea & coffee available 1-3 fellowship, games etc.

Come out and visit with old friends and make new friends.

This organized by your volunteers.

For more info call: Val Miller 432-8390, Helen Golden 432-2728 or Kathleen at Community Centre 433-3303

Get moving. Get living! www.participaction.com

Still wear it?

Royal Canadian Legion 30 Raglan Street South Tues. & Wed. April 12 & 13

If it’s time to sell your gold, visit our event in Renfrew

12 pm: - 6 pm

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OPEN HOUSE - SATURDAY APRIL 9TH 2:00-3:00 PM

OPEN HOUSE GUIDE

732 EIGHTH STREET, RENFREW

ATTENTION CONTRACTORS! 2 BEDROOMS, DETACHED GARAGE, GOOD SIZED LOT, WALK TO AMENITIES. MLS #988763 OFFERED AT $125,900 YOUR HOST DONNA DEFALCO 613-979-2601

Mike & Donna Defalco Sales Rep/Broker

Saturday, April 9 • 2-3:30pm Your Host: Donna Defalco

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

62 KNIGHT ST.

Sunday, April 10 • 2-4PM Your Host: Helen Vincent 613-432-0058

Sunday, April 10 • 2-4PM Your Host: Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947

732 EIGHTH ST. RENFREW

2204 RUSSETT DRIVE – MCNAB/BRAESIDE

466 DOMINION ST.

www.remaxrenfrew.com

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

ROSS PEEVER

PETER VINCENT

613-433-1133

613-432-0319

ross@

peter@

Sales Rep

613-432-7562

NEW LISTING

donna-defalco@coldwellbanker.ca

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

330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew, ON K7V 1N3 rpeever@xplornet.com

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

BROKERAGE

Direct 613-979-2601 | Direct 613-884-7303 Office 613-623-7303

remaxrenfrew.com

NEW LISTING

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Saturday, April 9 • 1-3PM Your Host: Ross Peever 613-433-1133

COLDWELL BANKER VALLEY WIDE REAL ESTATE

Broker

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NEW LISTING WATERFRONT ESTATE 45 CHARRON LANE

WILBER LAKE

Located at 408 Hummingbird Lane and asking $269,900 for this 2 BR Waterfront bungalow with 2 baths, built in 2003 with 91” of waterfront and large detached garage. MLS# 1003233.

Call Peter 613-432-0319.

248 MUNRO AVE.

Asking $225,000 for this well maintained 3 BR home on quiet cul-de-sac with deep ravine lot. Finished basement, gas heat and central air. MLS# 1002931. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

205 BARNET BLVD. Asking $165,000 for this 3+1 BR hi ranch home, with 1.5 baths in central location and close to area schools.

Detached garage. MLS# 1002916. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

NEW PRICE

OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 2-4PM 62 KNIGHT ST.

2 story brick home, eat in kit, LR, DR, plus laundry facilities on 1st floor. 2nd floor, 3 bdrm, 1-4 pc bath. Full unfinished basement, separate insulated detached garage – 20 x 30 with heat, plus large 3 car garage with large attached storage shed. FA gas heat, lot 97 x 132. Your Host Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

428 POINT CHURCH ROAD

Beautiful view with this modern home nestled on a 1.09 acres of tastefully wooded lot. Double car garage 22’by 24’ fully insulated, 200 amp service, plus fully insulated loft. Property in excellent state of repair. A must see, a pleasure to show.

MLS# 1000955. $367,500. Call Ross 613-433-1133.

6 acre property with over 700ft. of shoreline on private, springfed lake. 3 bdrm, 3 bath home with sunroom and finished basement. Master bdrm on main level with ensuite bath.

Wood working shop and artist studio (may come equipped as part of the sale). Detached 3 car garage. Sauna located next to the beach, providing privacy and relaxation. Only 6 minutes to Renfrew. Call Ross 613-433-1133.

364 MCNAB AVE.

WHY RENT??

Affordable home ownership only 10 min to town. Asking $42,500 for this 2 BR home with spacious interior, appliances incl. Newer propane furnace. Call Peter 613-432-0319

414 RUSSETT DR.

Now asking $245,000 for this 3 BR home, slab on grade construction with a custom kitchen, generous sized rooms throughout the home and minutes to Arnprior and Hwy 17.

MLS# 981846. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

39 GRIGG AVE.

Asking $175,000 for this renovated 3 BR, 2 Bath home on deep lot, newer gas furnace, spacious interior, finished basement. Close to RVH and Hwy 17. MLS# 987546.

Call Peter 613-432-0319.

Great starter home, large modern kitchen, with separate living room. Mostly hardwood floor downstairs as well as upstairs. This modern home has 2 bedrooms upstairs, 2 bedrooms downstairs and a full basement, gas heat and central air. All downstairs windows are approximately 10 years old. Separate garage with a paved driveway and a beautiful back yard. MLS# 973843 Asking $179,500. Call Ross Peever 643-433-1133

327 MOUNT ST PATRICK RD.

128 BONNECHERE STREET SOUTH

Spacious 2 Storey brick home, offers 2 levels of living space.

Separate building, adjacent to the house, converted into a 2 bedroom apartment, providing extra income. Paved Driveway.

Asking $159,900. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

AFFORDABLE TWO BEDROOM Asking $119,500 for this centrally located home, fenced rear yard, rear addition, main floor laundry and gas heat.

MLS# 974173. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

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100 VAILE RD.

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 & income-generating solar panels. $364,900 MLS# 987350. Ross 433-1133

BUTLER RD INVESTMENT Asking $199,900 for two rental homes on this acreage. Both homes rented and have natural gas heat. 9 acres. MLS# 974259. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

Two storey, vinyl sided home, with kitchen, living room and dining room on the main level. 3 bedroom plus 1-4 pc bath are on the upper level. Windows were replaced approximately 6 years ago. New shingles in 2009, 100 amp electrical panel and foam insulation in the basement. A great starter home! Asking $119,000.. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1123.

330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew K7V 1N3

613-432-7562

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

www.remaxrenfrew.com

HELEN VINCENT BROKER OF RECORD

613-432-0058

helen@remaxrenfrew.com

OPENSE HOU

Proceed on Hwy 17 to Hwy 508 and turn onto #508 and then left onto Russett Drive and follow my signs to 2204 – hope you can make it! Your Host: Helen Vincent 432-0058.

2449 THOMPSON RD.

Located in a wonderful country setting this brand new 3 bedroom bungalow is completed. Generous sized bedrooms and attached 2 car garage. Hardwood floors & ceramic tile throughout. Large master bedroom with 4 pce ensuite.

Built-in propane stove in living room and central a/c included.

Full Tarion warranty. MLS# 974014 To View Call David Vincent 613-401-2824

ROBERTSON LINE (MADAWASKA RIVERFRONT) 25.44 acres of land on the Madawaska River.

All kinds of waterfront, recreational property or build your home. Good access in 4 seasons. Call Helen for more information at 432-0058.

169 GAGAN LANE – OTTAWA RIVER 4 SEASON HOME

Here is your chance to move to the Ottawa River with 100 feet of shoreline! Fully equipped home with 3 bedrooms, 4 pce bath, open concept living arrangements and wrap around porch for views of the River. Call Helen at 432-0058 to view.

PETER VINCENT

613-433-1133

613-401-2824

613-432-0319

Sales Representative

david@remaxrenfrew.com

BROKER

peter@remaxrenfrew.com

FEATURE OF THE WEEK

784 RAGLAN SOUTH

Extremely well cared for 3 bedroom bungalow on a corner lot in a wonderful section of town. Eat in kitchen with separate dining room. Large master on main level with ensuite. Gleaming hardwood floors on main level. Completely finished basement with bedroom and bath. New roof and kitchen upgrades in 2015.

2nd driveway at rear off the covered porch makes for easy access.

Call David 401-2824 or Helen 432-0058 to view. MLS# 1002737.

566 PINNACLE RD. Quality built 3 bedroom Hi Ranch on a large lot in a private country setting. This brand new home features hardwood and ceramic throughout. Generous sized rooms with ensuite in master. Full Tarion warranty with efficient propane heat and central air. Open concert and full basement awaiting finishing touches. Call David today 613-401-2824. MLS# 981486

3 BEACHWOOD LANE, OTTAWA RIVER

532 GILLAN RD.

A beautifully finished 3 bedroom custom built bungalow with two levels completely finished.

Outstanding interior design at this address. Bright living area, 2 baths, hardwood and ceramic, central air and paved drive. You must see this one! Call Helen at 432-0058

DAVID VINCENT

ross@remaxrenfrew.com

NEW G LISTIN

SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2-4PM • 2204 RUSSett DRIve McNAb/bRAeSIDe

ROSS PEEVER

Sales Representative

89 GRIGG AVE. $119,900

Treat yourself to a rental if that appeals! 2 bedroom bungalow, 2 baths, large rear yard, paved drive, storage available, gas heat, well kept and well landscaped.

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

D L SO #402 – 259 ALBERT ST., ARNPRIOR

Exceptional 4 bdrm waterfront home. Open concept with large windows affording panoramic views of the river. Gourmet kitchen, main floor master bedroom with large ensuite. Efficient radiant infloor heating and central air keeps this home comfortable year round.

Call David Vincent 613-401-2824. MLS# 973216

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3264 MATAWATCHAN RD., MATAWATCHAN

344 MCMANUS RD., CAMPBELL SIDEROAD – WHITE LAKE

This is an outstanding property you should see on over 200 acres. A gorgeous bungalow with swimming pool and detached garage and workshop and barn on the property.

Needs to be seen to be appreciated. Great 4 season access.

Call Helen at 432-0058 or Ross at 433-1133

LOTS FOR SALE

2 - 2 ACRE LOTS ON THE PINNACLE RD – EXCELLENT LOCATION

Call Helen at 432-0058 for details

Hunter Gate Subdivision - Renfrew’s Best!

OTTERIDGE AVENUE

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ALMOST COMPLETED!

MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS AVAILABLE. CHOOSE ONE OF THESE FOR YOUR BRAND NEW HOME THIS WEEK!

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613-432-2100 www.century21.ca/eadyrealty

Brokerage

29 Raglan St. S., Renfrew, ON K7V 1P8

List or sell with us and get free Airmiles

Each office is independently owned and operated

Morris Eady

Broker of Record Cell

Dennis Yakaback

Cell 433-2681

Cell

Real Estate Broker

432-1830

morris.eady@century21.ca

Kelly Derue

kelly.derue@century21.ca

Charlene Riopelle

432-0041

dennis.yakaback@century21.ca

Vincent Johnston

Real Estate Representative

Real Estate Broker

Cell

Real Estate Representative

433-4082

charlene.riopelle@century21.ca

Cell

NEW LISTING

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759 GARDEN OF EDEN ROAD

886 PUCKER STREET

342 JOFFRE AVENUE

$35,000 MLS# 1001309 • Mobile Home On Leased Lot • 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath • Large Add-Ons • Propane Heat Call Vincent Johnston For More Information: 613-433-2254

$346,900 MLS# 1002290 • 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Family Home, Minutes From Town.

• Stunning Kitchen. Full, Bright Walk Out Basement.

• Multi-Tiered Rear Deck.

• Oversized Double Attached Garage With Great Storage.

Call Dennis Yakaback To View: 613-432-0041

$198,000 MLS# 1002874 • Country Living Close To Town • Open Concept With Large Rooms • Private Lot With Workshop And Storage Shed Call Vincent Johnston For More Information: 613-433-2254

$119,900 MLS# 1003145 This 3 Bedroom Home Offers A Large Eat-In Kitchen Open To The Living Room. Single Garage. Paved Drive.

Hardwood Floors On The Upper Level.

Call Dennis Yakaback To View: 613-432-0041

1225 STORYLAND ROAD

716 FIFTH STREET

8 GORDON FERGUSON PLACE

19B STROUDS CREEK LANE

5 ACRE LOT MLS #988530 BUILD YOUR FOREVER HOME ON THIS GREAT 5 ACRE PARCEL Call Margaret Dubeau to View 613-433-1191

25 LAKESIDE WAY

333 AIRTH BLVD

PRICE REDUCED

MLS# 1000796 Centrally located 2 Story Garden Home, Open main Floor Living Area, 3 bed, 2 Bath Attached Garage With Lovely Rear Deck & Yard.

Call Margaret Dubeau 613-432-1191

$259,900 MLS# 970989 Hurds Lake Home And Waterfront • Bungalow With Finished Basement • 1.62 Acres • Many New Updates • Buy Now And Be In For Fishing Season!!

Call Vincent Johnston For More Info: 613-433-2254

467 RAGLAN STREET S.

138 BLAKE STREET

$249,900 MLS# 982346 • 2 + 1 Bedroom Townhome • Hardwood Floors, Central Air, Natural Gas Heat • All Appliances Included Call Kelly To View: 613-433-2681

Margaret Dubeau

433-2254

vincent.johnston@century21.ca

23 SENIORS CRESCENT W.

$129,900 MLS# 986547 • Two Bedroom Home In Mature Neighbourhood • Nice Backyard. Private Driveway and Garage • Natural Gas Fireplace.

Call Morris Eady 613-432-1830

R0013753774

Eady Realty, Inc.

Real Estate Representative Cell

433-1191

margaret.dubeau@century21.ca 893 HYLAND CREEK ROAD

$249,900 • Private Madawaska River Waterfront • Newer 3 Bedroom Cottage • Detached Sleep Cabin, Drilled Well, Installed Septic.

Call Kelly To View: 613-433-2681

MLS# 986937

364 GRATTAN ROAD

PRICE REDUCED

$199,900 MLS#955789 • 290 Ft Frontage On Constant Lake • Affordable Cottage, Lots Of Privacy • 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Open Concept Kitchen, Living & Dining Room Call Vincent Johnston: 613-433-2254

$209,000 MLS# 1000402 • 2 Bed Bungalow On a Private 2.9 Acre Picturesque Lot. • Only 20 Mins to Renfrew • This home Has Numerous Renovations.

• Enjoy The Best of Country Living.

Call Tom Morel For More Information: 613-281-2745

368 DOMBROSKIE ROAD

75 MCBRIDE ROAD

516 HOWARD STREET

$389,900 MLS# 984421 Perfection In A Family Home! 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths. This Home Has A Beautiful Layout Featuring A Curved, Spiral Staircase, Separate Family Room. Stunning Master Suite.

Call Dennis Yakaback To View: 613-432-0041

$379,900 MLS# 982599 • Newer ranch bungalow close to town • Finished on 2 levels w/attached garage.

• 3 + 1 bedrooms, 3.5 baths.

Call Morris Eady 613-432-1830

$159,900 MLS# 981459 Steal Of A Deal!

• Solid Brick Bungalow In Foresters Falls • 3 Bedrooms, Partially Finished Basement Call Kelly To View: 613-433-2681

LOTS FOR SALE

226 EDWARD STREET

103 RENFREW AVE.

$214,900 MLS# 988164 Spring Is In The Air And This Great Detached Family Home In Arnprior Will Have You Thinking of Packing 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath With Fully Fenced Yard.

Close To Schools, Shopping & Highway.

Call Margaret Dubeau For More Info: 613-433-1191

$209,900 MLS# 968896 A Real Must See! Solid Brick Home, Fully Finished On 3 Levels. 3rd Level Would Make A Good Studio Or Master Bedroom.

Economical Gas Heat. Walking Distance To Downtown.

Call Dennis Yakaback To View: 613-432-0041

00 Thompson Road MLS# 1000162 – $86,900 1 Acre, Bonnechere Waterfront

$229,900 MLS# 959866 So Much To Love Here!!

• Beautifully Finished Home • Attached Double Garage • Screened In Room At Rear Of House • Gas Fireplace In The Living Room Call Kelly To View: 613-433-2681

0 Brydges Road MLS# 938497 – $26,900 1.4 Acre Building Lot $119,900 MLS# 964196 Move In Ready! Why Rent When You Can Buy This Completely Redone 1 Bedroom Home On A Large Lot. Call Charlene Riopelle: 613-433-4082

Call Vincent Johnston For More Information: 613-433-2254

363 MHUSK RD

On Duty This Weekend

Charlene Riopelle

SOLD Kelly Derue

Real Estate Broker Cell

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613-433-2681

Real Estate Representative Cell

433-4082

I welcome your weekend call on any listed property

Is Renfrew the next One Horse Town? nominee Dean Brody will be joined by fellow top Canadian country music artists Chad Brownlee and River Town Saints at One Horse Town.

Coors Banquet will bring fans closer to this exciting country music experience by once again partnering with CMT. CMT will be live on location filming the One Horse Town concert experience and will use the footage to produce three TV concert specials to air in late 2016.

“Being from a small town in BC, I grew up having to drive to see my favourite artists, and only dreamt of having them perform in my hometown,” says Dean Brody, Canadian country artist from Jaffray, British Columbia, a town of 810 people.

“This is why I couldn’t be more excited to bring a one-of-a-kind country music experience to a small town like the one I grew up in.”

SOCIAL MEDIA

More information on the contest including contest rules and details can be found athttp://coorsbanquet.ca/oht or follow Coors Banquet on: Facebook: Facebook.com/CoorsBanquetCanada YouTube: Coors Banquet Canada Instagram: CoorsBanquetCanada Twitter: @CoorsBanquetCA

613-432-8122 www.royallepageoneil.com Helping you is what we do.

WEEKEND AGENT

Gerry O’Neil Broker of Record

613-432-2333

gerryoneil@royallepage.ca

Sherri Cobus Real Estate Broker

613-432-1947

sherricobus@royallepage.ca

257 JAMES ST. RENFEW Lovely 3 bedrm, 2 bath family home in a super area of town. Brick bungalow with updated windows, doors, roof and furnace. Fully finished basement. A good solid home that needs a little cosmetic updating. Attached garage. Double drive, nice grounds!

$225,000 MLS# 1003235 Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947

• Private furnished rooms • Eat In Kitchen with meals included • TV Room • Patio & BBQ area • Garden area • Walk to hospital, park and all area churches

Great for those that want to live independently and need to be close to all amenities!

Call 613.832.2152 for appointment

Sales Representative

allisonmulvihill@royallepage.ca

mikecoulas@royallepage.ca

613-432-0092

613-433-2880

Catherine O’Neil Real Estate Broker

613-432-0073

catherineoneil@royallepage.ca

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY APRIL 10, 2 - 4 PM

80 PLEASANT VIEW DRIVE • Spacious & Immaculate Mobile Home. Situated on beautiful large lot.

• New roof, natural gas, central air. 2 Bedrooms, full bath with Jacuzzi tub, hardwood & laminate flooring.

• Affordable living on the outskirts of Renfrew.

$139,000 MLS# 969686 Call Allison Mulvihill 613-433-2880

466 DOMINION ST. Lovely 2 bedrm with many updates, gas fireplace, garage!

$166,500 MLS# 980695 Your Host: SHERRI COBUS, REAL ESTATE BROKER

WATERFRONT

3079 BENNETT-LAFONT RD • Private, Fantastic location for this 3 bedroom home situated on 6 ACRES with quick access to Hwy #17 for commuters.

• Spacious living room with dining area off kitchen, full bathroom with large tub, stand upshower & laundry.

• Wood/Electric Furnace, metal roof, single detached insulated garage. Full unfinished basement with great potential for family room & another bedroom.

• Home needs some finishings.

35 ROBERT COLIN LANE

23 Lake St. (close to Arnprior Hospital and Robert Simpson Park)

Sales Representative

TK

$235,900 MLS# 980244 Call Allison Mulvihill 613-433-2880

NEW! BOARDING HOUSE IN ARNPRIOR

Mike Coulas

Allison Mulvihill

LIS NEW TIN G

The hunt for Canada’s next One Horse Town is about to begin. Last year, the quaint town of Lacombe, AB was crowned Canada’s One Horse Town, earning itself a legendary concert experience featuring Tim Hicks and the Roadhammers.

This year, Coors Banquet has returned, upping the ante with ninetime CCMA winner Dean Brody.

The contest, which officially opens on April 11, asks residents in towns across the country to submit a picture sharing their small town spirit with Coors Banquet via social media.

Following the nomination period, submitted towns will be narrowed down to six finalists, before Canadians vote for the one small town that will receive this once in a lifetime country music event.

“Brewed exclusively in Golden, Colorado, a town of 20,000 people, Coors Banquet takes immense pride in our small town heritage.

Through One Horse Town we connect with residents of small towns across Canada to celebrate the pride we all have for our communities,” says Nicole Wolff, marketing manager, Coors Banquet.

“This year we wanted to build upon the amazing experience we had last year in Lacombe, Alberta, and reward the truly hard working and passionate people who live in small towns across Canada.”

This year, 2016 Juno Fan Choice and Country Album of the Year

197 Renfrew St. S., Renfrew, Ontario Downtown Renfrew

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Cheryl Babcock, second vice president and honours and awards officer and Bill McLeod, first vice president and service officer recognize Lauren CampbellBrunke of Renfrew Collegiate Institute (RCI) for placing second in the senior essay division.

Cheryl Babcock, second vice president and honours and awards officer and Bill McLeod, first vice president and service officer recognize Alexandra Wright of Admaston Public School for winning secondplace in the junior essay division.

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Renfrew Legion Branch 148 recently recognized two students who excelled in this year’s Remembrance Day contest.

The students both placed at the district competition.

Lauren Campbell-Brunke of Renfrew Collegiate Institute (RCI) placed second in the senior essay division with her essay ‘Freedom Had a Cost.’ To make it to district, Lauren placed first at the branch and zone contests.

Alexandra Wright of Admaston Public School placed second in the junior essay division with her essay ‘Why I Am Proud of My Great Grandfather.” Alexandra placed first at branch and zone competitions to qualify for district.

“We are delighted with the efforts of these two students and say thank you for your good work and taking part in the legion’s remembrance contest,” said Ella Box, youth education chair.

The legion recognized the two students at the regular meeting March 23.

Officials are also praising the accomplishments of local students who excelled in the public speaking contest. Emily Saumure of St. Thomas the Apostle School placed first in the grade 7-9 zone public speaking contest and advanced to the April 2 district finals in Prescott at Branch 97. Lacey Shea of Central Public School placed second in the zone public speaking competition.

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The need to use Renfrew County ambulances and paramedics in Ottawa should be moderated by a decision by a city council to add a dozen new paramedics this year.

During its March 23 meeting, City council unanimously approved the hires, as well as the buying of four emergency response vehicles for the Ottawa Paramedic Service.

“This is a very important issue across the city and this is a core service that needs to be equivalent across all wards in the city, and this motion will help this balance out,” said Osgoode Coun. George Darouze, who seconded West Carleton-March Coun. Eli El-Chantiry’s motion calling for more immediate resources.

The bid for change was to ensure council’s priority – and the community’s expectation – of delivering “quality paramedic services within established response times,” according to the motion.

The decision to bring on more personnel and beef up the paramedic fleet is in response to a 23-per-cent increase in paramedic response volumes over the past five years. The motion was also in response to concerns from rural residents, both inside and outside city boundaries, that ambulance service in their areas is being syphoned off to attend to urban demands.

Renfrew County had asked for a meeting with city officials to share concerns about the increasing number of its ambulances, especially those from Arnprior and Renfrew, that had taken local patients into Ottawa only to have to stay there for hours at a time to handle city calls. County ambulances were also being used to respond to calls in the city’s rural areas, such as West Carleton, while ambulances from its stations are busy in the city core.

“As a result of increasing response volumes, designated rural resources are often required to respond to the urban core where demand is greatest,” the city motion states.

“Consequently, this creates a greater reliance on surrounding municipalities, which are then required to respond to the city’s rural wards.”

Council was prompted to ask staff to review paramedic services to identify operational needs and efficiencies now and in the future.

As a result of increasing response volumes, designated rural resources are often required to respond to the urban core where demand is greatest.

Consequently, this creates a greater reliance on surrounding municipalities, which are then required to respond to the city’s rural wards.

That review is expected to be completed this spring, but council recognized “an immediate need” for more paramedics and the vehicles that will support them, according to the motion.

The new hires, which represent a “part-year budget requirement of $780,000,” will be funded from the city’s provision for one-time and unforeseen expenses, while the cost of adding to the paramedic vehicle fleet is estimated at $260,000.

Of that, $220,000 will come from the paramedic service’s development charge account, while the remaining $40,000 will come out of the citywide reserve fund.

The review of the paramedic service and its future needs “will be considered by council prior to the development of the 2017 draft operating and capital budget city council approval,” El-Chantiry told his colleagues around the table.

The question of how the expense will be divvied up between the city and the province was raised by Kanata North Coun. Marianne Wilkinson.

“As in our normal process, any additions we fund the first year and then the province automatically adds it to our base and funds their 50 per cent next year,” said Ottawa paramedic Chief Anthony Di Monte.

Mayor Jim Watson thanked El-Chantiry, Darouze as well as Gloucester-Southgate Coun. Diane Deans, who chairs the city’s community and protective services committee.

They “worked to find a very admirable solution,” he said, before also highlighting the efforts of Di Monte and his paramedic staff.

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Renfrew’s Jon Wall was one of the icemakers at the 2016 Tim Hortons Brier in Ottawa.

“It was a little nerve racking but I thought I was ready for it,” said Wall. “It’s definitely a lot of work on your own.”

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Wall grew up in the Ottawa Valley.

He graduated from Arnprior and District High School and spent his summers on his family’s farm near Renfrew, which he now calls home.

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Despite rainy days, freezes and thaws, Calabogie Ski Racing Club’s alpine athletes managed to conquer the slopes again this year. Thanks to the grooming efforts of Calabogie Peaks and Western Quebec’s ski hills (Mont Ste. Marie, Camp Fortune, Edelweiss, Mont Cascades and Vorlage), and the tireless work of countless volunteers, races were held without a hitch despite the unfavourably warm winter weather.

The U18 FIS racers closed their season with championships and a slalom at Mount Antoine in Mattawa. In championships, Tarik Hamrouni (Barrhaven) placed second overall with strong performances in GS at Calabogie Peaks and slalom at Camp Fortune. Meanwhile, Alex Duff (Pembroke), Nicholas Caves (Barrhaven), and Jake Yantha (Combermere) went 1-2-3 in a Mount Antoine slalom March 27. Connor Maclean (Manotick) also posted a top 10 finish in this race. Alex’s season is not quite over, as his strong results in FIS racing this year led to the honour of him being selected to attend the Ontario Ski Team Selection Camp in April in Nakiska, Alta.

The U16 group travelled to Collingwood in early March to compete at provincials, then closed their season out with championships March 26-27.

Pembroke racer Sam Duff’s four provincial podiums guaranteed him a spot at the CanAm races at Mont Tremblant March 17-20, which feature the best racers from all over Eastern Canada and the United States.

He then went on to win the overall CanAm Championship, sealing the deal with an 18th place in Super G, a third in GS, and a win in the slalom.

This in turn qualified him to join Team Canada at the Whistler Cup in British Columbia, where he will compete with the best 14-and 15-yearold racers from all over the world. Calabogie Ski Racing is incredibly proud to have one of their own representing the club on the international stage!

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and each of them survived the final slalom at Camp Fortune to attain a personal best - top 10 for their age groups. Eric Davidson (Burnstown) raced in the GS at Calabogie Peaks and skied two clean runs.

The U16 girls fared better. Lauren Campbell-Brunke (Renfrew) pulled off a seventh place GS finish at provincials, while Alexa Loudiadis (Ottawa) skied to 15th in GS. Alexa also emerged the U16 second year female winner at championships while Lauren took the gold in Mount Antoine slalom. Eve Yantha (Combermere) also hit the podium at the Mount Antoine race.

Emma Schreider (Kingston) finished two clean slalom runs at provincials. Alyssa Steggall (Stittsville) skied several great single runs, but was not able to put together two runs for a clean race.

The U14 gang competed at provincials in Collingwood March 12-16 and immediately followed up with championships March 19-20. The provincials experience proved to be excellent preparation, as each of the racers excelled at championships. Carp native Sam Alexander’s top 15s in Collingwood also earned him a spot at U14 CanAms in Sugarloaf, Maine March 25-28.

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both the GS at Camp Fortune and the slalom at Calabogie Peaks to come out as the overall champion. Sam Alexander and Wesley Matthews (Calabogie) shared second place overall for the weekend. Lucas Zohr’s (Eganville) 13th place at provincials gave him the confidence to speed down the slalom course to grab a fifthplace ribbon for second year boys. James Gaffney (Deep River) left it all on the course with two top 15 finishes. For the first year boys, Carson Lefebvre (Calabogie) snagged the silver medal in GS, while Jeremy Van Grunsven (Odessa) placed third overall. Jack Carnahan (Ottawa) and Aidan Maclean (Manotick) had excellent runs as well.

The girls laid down their best runs of the season too. Bailey Stonham of Arnprior hit the podium for the first time with a fifth place ribbon in first year girls’ GS. Olivia D’Aoust (Kingston) was right behind her. Kasey Keyes (Nepean) and Chloe Hall (Jasper) landed well inside the top twenty for second year U14s.

The U12s finished off their season with a slalom at Vorlage March 19 and a GS at Edelweiss March 20. Louise Stonham (Arnprior) carved to second place in the slalom and Carly Alexander (Carp) placed 15th in the GS. Marissa Cannon (Ottawa), Nicole Duff (Pembroke), and Sarah McKittrick (Kanata) all had strong slalom races. Tori Cotter (Ottawa) and Rachel Ivay (Ottawa) shone in the GS. Noah Matthews (Calabogie) climbed the podium with his silver for GS. Kanata’s Ayden Gropp and Stefan Martincevic showed their improvement this season by landing in the top thirty.

Finally, the U10s topped off their races with championships March 12-13. Thomas Carnahan (Ottawa) won the overall championship with victories in slalom and GS. Philip Lungu (Ottawa) was close behind, snagging third in GS. Finley Fletcher (Calabogie) earned his very first ribbon with a fourth place in GS. Jackson Kunstadt-Landon (Stittsville), Riley Cotter (Ottawa), Michael Atherton (Ottawa), Ben Gerein (Carp) and Luke Gerein (Carp) skied two clean runs on each day.

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Renfrew TENNIS Club 2016 2015 REGISTRATION MA-TE-WAY ACTIVITY CENTER

Friday, April2415- 7- 7p.m. p.m.- -99p.m. p.m.

Fri., April Saturday, April 9 a.m.- 12 - 12p.m. p.m.

Sat., April 25 16 - 9-a.m.

MEMBERSHIPS:

Family — $150.00 Adults — $75.00 Seniors — $70.00 Intermediates (14 - 17) — $50.00 Juniors (13 and under) — $30.00

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INFORMATION — GARRY 432-5944

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Hoop stars The Renfrew Collegiate High School Special Olympics basketball team won the Arnprior tournament on Feb. 20. They were in the D-division and won two games against Kanata and Arnprior and tied the team from Kingston. In the final game they defeated Kingston. Nathan Pilon won the Spirit of the Valley award for good sportsmanship for the Renfrew teams.

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OPEN HOUSE Saturday, April 9 th & Sunday, April 10 th 2 p.m .- 5 p.m.

Come on out and meet our management team, including our ne new General Manager, anager, Ke Kevin Sebulski.

We will have refreshments and snacks FREE OF CHARGE for everyone, you can browse our Banquet Room, our Restaurant and our Pro Shop and weather permitting we may have the practice range open as well.

Brier ice presents challenges for Wall From page 25

The Brier, the Canadian men’s curling championship, was held in Ottawa from March 5 to 13 with the country’s top curlers on the ice.

Wall had an exciting time at the event but didn’t watch a lot of the games other than seeing how the rocks travelled down the ice.

“It was a good experience,” said Wall. “I thought I would be a lot more nervous on the main stage, but I didn’t feel any of those nerves. Maybe it was because I was home or because I knew the teams, it felt like an everyday event for me.”

Dave Merklinger was the head icemaker at the Brier and it was the first time Wall had the chance to work with him so they had to get use to each other’s style.

Merklinger has been in the ice making business for 40 years and was impressed with Wall.

“He did a real good job,” said Merklinger. “He’s a good student and I know he learned lots, that’s what it’s all about, to teach the younger ones. He helped me out a lot.”

Both agreed keeping the ice in championship shape was a challenge.

“It was as hard as I’ve ever had to work to let them make good shots, it was only because the tone of work we put in,” said Merklinger.

The Brier was played at TD Place in downtown Ottawa, an old building with no dehumidifier and no air conditioning.

“They just had a pile of horsepower in the plant and nothing to extract the heat easily,” said Wall on the conditions.

Between the games they had to open all of the doors to try to get rid of the heat.

The rain added more challenges.

“On Wednesday and Thursday when it rained those were the toughest days, the humidity kept building and building,” said Wall.

The challenges continued as a number of players

criticized the ice condition, something Wall says is hard to hear.

“When they are giving you criticism, they are just trying to let you know what it’s doing, you try and drown out the tone and listen,” explained Wall. “Even if it is bad they are still trying to tell you what’s going on with the ice so you can make it better.”

Most players knew it was out of the icemakers’ control. Overall, Wall was happy with the ice conditions and felt 90 per cent of the feedback was positive.

“It was tricky, the frost did play an optical illusion and that’s hard on the players because it means taking one or two points and there is a lot on the line for them.”

Having the Brier in Ottawa didn’t feel like it was home for him because he was so focused.

“It was neat to be at home and be on one of the biggest stages of curling,” said Wall. “It was a proud moment for all of my family and friends to see what I do.”

He father Graham had never seen him at work before.

“It was a special moment to have him there.”

Wall also celebrated his birthday on March 11, so he was able to celebrate a little bit with friends and family.

Another special moment for him came when Merklinger thanked the ice crew on TSN in a special feature video.

“That was a pretty gratifying moment because we put in a lot of hard work to make the ice as good as we could,” said Wall.

He has also made ice in Denmark and China, which he says was definitely a different experience than the Ottawa Valley.

Wall hoped he would be curling at the elite level but is happy where he is now.

“Most days it doesn’t feel like work,” said Wall. “It is definitely nice to travel the country and I am very fortunate to be in the position I am.”

We will also have information on our new KIDS GOLF FORE FREE ALL DAY EVERY DAY AT RENFREW GOLF CLUB Program as well as information on our other membership categories. www.renfrewgolf.com 1108 Golf Course Road, Renfrew

613.432.2485

Serving the Community of Renfrew 499 O’Brien Road - Unit B, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3Z3 Tel: 613-432-4884 Fax: 613-432-7463

Public Consultation Session Renfrew Hydro 499 O’Brien Rd April 26 & 27, 2016, 6pm-8pm

Renfrew Hydro would like to inform customers it is having a public consultation session for customers on April 26 & 27, 2016, to review its plans for upgrading the distribution system and to discuss it’s upcoming rate application being submitted to the Ontario Energy Board in 2016. Customers are encouraged to attend and ask questions/provide feedback on how we can serve you better.

For inquiries please contact Bill Nippard, President Renfrew Hydro Inc., at bnippard@renfrewhydro.com.

Thank you.

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Renfrew wrestling team earns 41 medals at first tournament of 2016 Grant Lavallee

Renfrew Amateur Wrestling Club

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Golden boarders

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The Renfrew Collegiate High School snowboard team had a very successful season capped off with a gold medal at the provincial championship. Pictured holding the OFSAA banner are Sebastian Baum (seventh in Ontario), Reid Hall (17th), Alex Stafford (96th) and Caleb Coulas (second). The team also won gold at both the County and EOSSAA competitions.

Through the day of April 1, 61 youth wrestlers from the Renfrew and Pembroke areas traveled to the Greater Toronto area to compete in Durham Classic hosted by Oshawa’s Team Impact.

With our athletes competing in over 150 wrestling matches during the day we managed to bring home a total of 41 medals.

Bringing home gold medals were: Ryerson Hewitt, Savanna Pinsent, Sara Pinsent, Ariel Gibbons, Kadance Moore, Lilie Purdie and Katie McLachlan Bringing home silver medals were: Ayden DeBruyn, Carter Troke, Devin Cholette, Johnny Munford, Kassidy Gorr, Scotlyn Bahm, Meagan Mulcahey, Chloe Gibbons, Hailie Purvis-Ogden, Ian Sully, Jack Mahoney, Jayden Gorr, Owen Malcolm, Kaileyanna Dunn, Abigale Price, Noah Hogan and Paige Miller.

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Carter Troke holds up his silver medal from the Durham Classic.

Bringing home bronze were: Abbie LeGris, Aiden Kelly, Bryson Buelow-Crouter, Ethan Kean, Konstance Hepburn, Noah Gillet, Owen LaRocque, Trayson Scerba, Cecelia Desjardins, George Dedo, Jayden Bates, Josh Mlller, Maria Hewitt, Siane McClure and TJ Malcom.

After many hard fought battles and a few near misses finishing just off the podium were: Alexandra Adrain, Brooklyn Holley, Carter Robertson, Connor Rennie, Ethan Powel, Hunter Bechamp, Johnny Gibbons, Kolby Johnson, Landon Bates, Zander Sthele, Aaron Sarsfield, Calvin Bertrand, Jimmy Brown, Mason Shulthies, Phoenix Mosiondz-Sagmeister, Skyla Purvis-Ogden, Tanner Troke, Teegan Anderson, Aaron Moore, Owen Cox and Duncan Jamison.

After the Grant Lavallee qualifier we have invited many new athletes to join our club. We have 75 athletes registered in Renfrew and Pembroke. We are looking to take all 75 to the Eastern Canadian Wrestling Festival in St.Cesair, QC, in May. I would like to thank everyone who donated while our wrestlers were at locations around town on Easter weekend. There will be a tag day at Metro April 9 and a doorto-door for a bottle drive April 16.

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RCC set to wrap successful season with banquet

RENFREW'S HISTORIC THEATRE FRIDAY, APRIL 8 - THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2016 PG

Andy Sklepowicz Behind the Glass

As the curling season draws to a close all the draws are being completed and playoffs are concluding.

Congratulations to the winners of the CURLY WOOD trophy at 8-1 Rob Warren, Tom Gray, Bob Hay and Joe Kasaboski and to the runners-up at 6-1-2 Gary Smith, Peter Price, Willard Kranch and Kevin Box. Warren also captured the Al Crozier points trophy with 36.5.

In senior men’s playoffs the Rob Warren foursome captured the A side while Bob Barr, Don Rouble, Sheldon Stewart and Kevin Box took the B side. The championship was decided in one game as Warren controlled the game to win 7-4. Congratulations to Rob Warren, Laurie Millar sparing for Don Lowe, Peter Price and Joe Kasaboski.

In Monday night action the A championship went to Brian Yolkowskie, Andy Miller, Phil Marcella and Karen Handford over Ed Lepack’s lads.

The team of Lauren and Nathan Scott, Ashley Homsma and Lindsay Jamieson won this generational battle and the B championships over the Yvonne Sklepowicz led ladies while the Bill Bowles rink took the C championship in a draw to the button to break a tie with Barb Westgarth’s gals.

In Wednesday skins action the team of Don Rouble sparing for Don Lowe, Russ Connors, Tom Carroll and Gail Keyes defeated the Don Armitage rink to win the A championships. Rob Warren and his crew first lost the flip of the cards to break a 3-way-tie for first place and then lost a draw to the button to decide the game. The team of Andy Sklepowicz, Cedric Wright, Theresa Mann and Brian Charbonneau rode lady luck to first win the draw to break a tie for second, then made some lucky shots and finally took the B championship by winning a draw to the button. The Cliff Valleau quartet wore out the Yvonne Sklepowicz squad to take the C.

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Senior Men’s Curling Championship 2016 first-place team is Rob Warren, Peter Price, Joe Kasaboski and Laurie Millar.

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CCHL2 LEAGUE - TEAM TRAINER RENFREW JR TIMBERWOLVES WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE “TEAM TRAINER” POSITION FOR THE UPCOMING 2016/17 HOCKEY SEASON. PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME TO renfrewjrwolves@gmail.com BEFORE APRIL 22, 2016.

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR AN INTERVIEW.

DOUGLAS BEACH VOLLEYBALL THURSDAY EVENINGS at the

DOUGLAS LEISURE FACILITY May through Mid August Permanent Sand Courts under the Lights WE ARE LOOKING FOR COMPETITIVE AND RECREATIONAL TEAMS

150/Team Please call Dawn Afelskie $

In the Thursday Afternoon Mixed league the winner was the team of Rob Warren, Joan Eaton, Sheldon Stewart and Kevin Box. Tied for second were the teams of Peter Price, Ed Hanson, Eric Craig and Laura Hanson, and the team of Barb Westgarth,

Don Lowe, Laurie Millar and Linda Kidd.

Final chance to order your steak or chicken and join us for a night of feasting and music in the final club function of the curling year on Saturday, April 16. Phone Andy at 613-432-6725 to place your order.

613-649-2000 dawnafelskie@hotmail.com DEADLINE FOR SIGNUP IS APRIL 26 Priority will be given to returning teams

ENERGY TIP! Change the direction of airflow on your ceiling fan. For those cold, winter months, the blades should operate in a clockwise direction, helping to push the warm air from the ceiling down into the room. In the summer, the blades should operate in a counter clockwise direction as a way of creating a nice, gentle wind.

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Fan Appreciation Night Thursday April 7

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The regular season wraps up with fan appreciation night. It’s our chance to shower the Sens Army faithful with prizes!

FREE

hot dog and drink to the first 7,500 fans on entrance!*

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REQUEST FOR TENDER RFT #2016-06

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

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Shontelle McNaughton and David Ridgen are pictured near Holmes Lake where Adrien McNaughton went missing in 1972, the focus of his new podcast.

Filmmaker investigates Calabogie cold case Derek Dunn

derek.dunn@metroland.com

He had worked on several cold cases over his career; so when friends and others kept asking David Ridgen to focus on the tragic case of a little boy’s disappearance in his own hometown, he was puzzled.

“I didn’t have an good answer.

And that started bugging me,” said Ridgen, the renowned awardwinning filmmaker who grew up in Arnprior.

His current project is the truecrime CBC podcast Someone Knows Something. As writer, producer and host of the series, Ridgen chose the case of Adrien McNaughton for the premier season.

The podcast explains how the fiveyear-old disappeared during a family fishing trip in 1972.

Ridgen grew up not far from the McNaughtons, who still live in town near Mclean Park.

He knew the story of the shy, blond-haired boy who vanished without a trace from Holmes Lake near Calabogie. Thousands of people participated in the search, including a group from Garrison Petawawa.

Many in the area still remember participating in the search, or helping in other ways, or hearing the story from older relatives.

“Small towns are like big families that way,” Ridgen said. “It affects everybody. Everything gets scrutinized to death.”

So why didn’t he have a “good answer” to take on the case.

Ridgen made four investigative films about alleged cold cases for CBC. In 2009 it was A Garden of Tears, about the 1975 murder of

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THE RCDSB IS ISSUING A REQUEST FOR TENDER FOR SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF LOCKER DOORS. MANDATORY Site Visits are scheduled for Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the following locations and times: 10:00am – Madawaska Valley District High School, 341 John Street, Barry’s Bay, ON 01:00pm – Mackenzie Community School, 87 Brockhouse Way, Deep River, ON 03:00pm – Champlain Discovery Public School, 390 Bell Street, Pembroke, ON

Bidders will be met by a RCDSB Representative at the front entrance of each location. Only those bidders who attend the mandatory site visits and have their attendance recorded will be eligible to submit a bid.

The Request for Tender documents are available by visiting the RCDSB Bids & Tenders webpage at bids.rcdsb.on.ca. Bidders must register as a Plan Taker before downloading the tender documents.

Sealed submissions, clearly labeled RFT #2016-06, will be received before 2:00:00 PM, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 2016 and must be submitted to the following address: RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ATTN: Peggy Fiebig, CSCMP Purchasing Agent 1270 Pembroke Street West Pembroke, ON K8A 4G4 The Renfrew County District School Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all submissions. Lowest or any submission not necessarily accepted.

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Bomb that Killed Wayne Greavette about a death by way of flashlight ------ ST. JAMES THE GREATER PARISH -----bomb in the mail. It was nominated Portage du Fort, Quebec for two Gemini Awards the followSunday Mass 11:00 a.m. ing year. The third, in 2010, called Sharin, was about the vicious 1983 -- THE RENFREW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH -460 Raglan St. S. • 613-432-5452 murder of Sharin’ Morningstar Ministers: The Reverends Brian and Alison Sharpe Keenan, 9, and the search for prime suspect Dennis Melvyn Howe. His Organist: Mrs. Elizabeth Brumm, H.B.Mus., A.R.CT.(2) fourth Canadian cold case, Confes- SUNDAY WORSHIP - 10:00 a.m. - Nursery Care Available Sunday School 10:00 a.m. sion to Murder Part 1 was about Wheelchair Accessibility • EVERYONE WELCOME the 1993 disappearance of ChrisIf transportation required, call Church Office tine Harron, 15, and her alleged 613-432-5452 Tues-Fri 8 a.m. confessor, Anthony Edward Ringel. It was nominated for a Cana- ------ ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH-----96 Argyle at Patrick dian Screen Award.

Phone 613-432-3062 Saying they had fresh evidence, Reverend Jim Kirkpatrick OPP re-arrested Ringel on the eveSunday, April 10th - Easter 3 ning of the awards, Feb. 27, 2013.

10:30 a.m. Holy Communion & Fellowship He was charged with first-degree Children’s Activities murder in her death. Part 2 contained more information about the ------------ THE SALVATION ARMY -----------re-arrest.

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The documentary aired the same day a newspaper article revealed for the first time the identity of Arthur Leonard Spencer, a man alleged to have participated in Morris’ murder.

See RIDGEN, page 32

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Ridgen seeks answers in cold cases from across North America From page 31

Weeks later, the U.S. Department of Justice initiated a Grand Jury proceeding into the Morris case.

However, Ridgen defies labels. Part filmmaker, part private investigator, part crime journalist: he pays less attention to genres than following his passion.

He did a documentary on a controversial political scientist titled American Radical: The Trials of Norman Finkelstein, winning an audience award at the Montreal International Documentary Festival.

He filmed people seeking spiritual enlightenment by digging their own graves and being buried in them overnight, calling it Buried Alive.

He documented Palestinian refugees in Lebanon; On the Borders of Gardens earned him a prestigious Canadian Association of Journalists Award.

His first feature drama was Memento. Before that he made Canadian Images of Vietnam with his brother Robert and appeared in the

Adrien McNaughton in 1972.

National Galley of Canada installation Clash: Conflict and its Consequences.

MISSISSIPPI COLD CASE

Ridgen is perhaps best known for Mississippi Cold Case about the murder of two African American boys, which led state officials to re-open an

investigation into Klu Klux Klan member James Ford Seale. He was sentenced to three concurrent life sentences for conspiracy and kidnapping. The film and filmmaker won many awards.

So, again, with a wealth of experience behind him, why didn’t he have a good answer for turning down the hometown case?

Ridgen explained that he isn’t the type of camera personality who blows into the lives of grieving families with an entourage promising notoriety and more, just to leave again without ever following up.

He does a lot of research beforehand to determine whether or not a project has some chance of producing new leads.

He meets the primary stakeholders on his own.

He tells them that he is reasonably confident that with enough hard work and time, somebody who knows something might be found.

“You give them hope,” he said. And offering hope to the

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vulnerable family members of victims cannot be done lightly, he indicated, especially when they are connected to family and friends in your hometown.

He is pleased with this first year of Somebody Knows Something.

The former CBC (and TVO) employee who now freelances for the public broadcaster said the podcast is getting good ratings and producing new information.

Ridgen – a Queen’s University graduate who wanted to become a teacher - has come a long way on both the big and small screens since his film debut, an out-of-focus animated school assignment.

Filmmaking got in his blood early.

Toronto is base for Ridgen, who also has a cottage on Marshalls Bay near Arnprior.

He returns often to visit family and friends, and has even filmed in the area.

He said it is often easier to obtain permission from private property owners and others to get the shots he needs

when they learn he is a local.

From Walter Zadow to Arnprior District High, Ridgen describes his upbringing as “idyllic” in that he was a friend to a wide array of people, even though the town – like many small towns in Canada - was far from multicultural.

He didn’t play on the football team, but en-

joyed swimming and plenty other activities and services that were available. He had teachers who inspired and others who helped form his character.

“I do my own thing and I’ve managed to cobble together a living as an independent producer,” he said. “I believe anybody can do anything they want to if they follow their passion.”

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“Renfrew and District Food Bank provides food to people in need”

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING YOU ARE INVITED TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE RENFREW & DISTRICT FOOD BANK

DATE: THURSDAY APRIL 21, 2016 TIME: 6:30 P.M. PLACE: THE FOOD BANK LOCATION AT THE RENFREW ARMOURIES – PLEASE USE RIGHT SIDE ENTRANCE, THE YELLOW DOOR Cathy Morris, Recording Secretary

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Sign up to ‘BeADonor’, Gift of Life Network urges

Public Auction Saturday, April 16, 2016 @ 9:00 a.m.

More than 300 vehicles presented Primary list and directions at : www.rideauauctions.com

Register today at www.BeADonor.ca The Trillium Gift of Life Network (TGLN) kicked off BeADonor month (April) by urging Ontarians to register their consent for organ and tissue donation and encourage others to do the same.

There are more than 1,600 people waiting for a life-saving organ transplant and every three days someone dies waiting for one, points out the organization in a news release.

Under a third (29 per cent) of Ontarians, 3.4 million out of an eligible 11.9 million, are registered donors.

The TGLN notes that when families have evidence that their loved one wanted to be an organ donor, they are more likely to consent. Where there is no proof, families consent only half of the time.

“We often hear from donor families that their loved one’s gift has brought them solace in their grief,” said TGLN president Ronnie Gavsie.

“When a potential donor is registered, families have the comfort of knowing they are affirming their loved one’s wishes.”

REGISTER

Throughout BeADonor month, Ontario’s hospitals, schools, elected officials and community groups doing their part to inspire everyone to register and have the conversation about organ and tissue donation.

“Now is the perfect time to join the 3.4 million Ontarians who have proudly registered as organ and tissue donors,” says Dr. Eric Hoskins, Ontario’s Minister of Health and Long Term Care.

“It takes two minutes at www.

BeADonor.ca. One donor can save up to eight lives and enhance up to 75 more through the gift of tissue.

Why wouldn’t you save a life if you could?”

TO BE A DONOR

The TGLN notes that: • anyone over the age of 16 can register and people of all ages and medical histories should consider themselves potential donors; • religion should not be a barrier to registration, as all major religions support organ donation or view it as an individual’s decision;

• one can change or withdraw the decision to donate at any time; • even if a person has signed a donor card, they still need to register online or by visiting a ServiceOntario centre, as donor cards are no longer used in Ontario; SOCIAL MEDIA

Once you’ve registered your consent, share your reason with friends and family on social media, using #BeADonor and #MyReason, urges the TGLN. In 2015, 269 deceased and 279 living donors gave the gift of life to 1,086 transplant recipients.

More than 2,100 tissue donors helped improve the lives of thousands through the gift of eyes, bone, skin, or heart valves. Since 2003, almost 12,000 Ontarians have received a lifesaving organ transplant.

For more information or to become a donor visit: www.

BeADonor.ca

Heavy trucks, (300) light vehicles, trailers; Parabuses; Chiptruck; etc.

Registration of participants and vehicle inspection will be possible on April 13 between 9 am and 4 pm, April 14 between 9 am and 4 pm and on April 15 between 9 am and 4 pm. A $500 deposit will be required immediately after the purchase of each vehicle. Vehicle pickup and complete payment including fees plus HST should be made before April 22 at 4 pm. Will be accepted: cash, certified cheque, Visa, MasterCard, and Interac for the $500.00 deposit and only cash, certified cheque and Interac for balance of vehicle.

NO CHILDREN ALLOWED

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ENERGY SAVINGS!

In homes, up to 25 percent of our electric bill is for lighting. Over the life of the bulbs, CFLs cost the average consumer less than half the cost of traditional incandescent bulbs for the same amount of light.

T N A T R IMPO CE NOTI

ANNUAL SPRING CONSIGNMENT Auction sale at Walsh’s Auction Barn Osceola Saturday, April 30, 2016 Accepting consignments of tractors, farm machinery, ATV’s, lawn and garden equipment, tools, etc.

Consign early for proper advertising. We also buy out complete workshops and individual farm items.

Free indoor storage on small items until sale date.

Auctioneer, Gerald Walsh 613-646-7729/613-732-0625

Auction Sales

Saturday April 9 @ 11:00 a.m. for Ron Nicolai, 562 Gore Line, Lapasse, Ontario

Onto Lapasse Rd in the Village of Beachburg at LCBO, follow to Gore Line, approx 2 km to sale, signs posted. Deutz-Fahr DX90 tractor, Frey loader, cab, 4 WD, 95 HP; Case 995 tractor, Kylo loader, 2 WD, diesel; MF 165 tractor, 2 WD; Gehl 1470 round baler; Vicon RP1211 round baler; MF 775 swather, 12’ cut, hydrostatic; NH 479 haybine; Allis Chalmers Gleaner F combine, 2 WD, 4 row corn head, 18’ direct cut head, 12’ pick-up head, straw chopper, runs good; IH 510 seed drill; 36’ Westfield 6” auger; Brillion grass seeder, 10’; full line farm machinery; tools; misc farm items

ALL CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING must be submitted no later than FRIDAY at 4:00pm ALL DISPLAY ADVERTISING must be submitted no later than MONDAY at 9:30am **with the exception of a holiday Monday, in which the deadline for all advertising will be Thursday at 3:30pm**

Saturday April 16 @ 10:00 a.m. for Ruth & Larry Smiley, C26 Smiley Road, Shawville, Que

Off Hwy 303 onto Starks Corners Rd onto Stoney Batter Rd to Smiley Rd or Parkman Rd to Stoney Batter Rd to Smiley Rd, signs posted.

Tractors, antique tractors, full line of farm machinery, tools, antiques and household items.

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The family of Dora McGrath (English) wishes to thank all who supported Mom and us during her illness and recent passing. Special thank you to the 3rd floor staff of Renfrew Victoria Hospital and The Bonnechere Manor who cared for Mom during the past 8 months of her life. To our neighbours and friends who supported her in many different ways during her years at Lake Clear, we owe you. To all who sent sympathy cards and flowers, e-mails and phone calls of condolence, thank you for your support. To our cousins from near and far, thank you for your strong shoulders. Thanks to all for the masses and donations to the RVH Foundation. To St. James and St. Ann’s congregations and choirs and to Fr. O’Brien, you provided us with a memorable celebration of her life. To Lorenz and Jane of Zohr Funeral Home, thank you for your comfort, understanding and professionalism. Best wishes to all.

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Over 7 decades ago, a dashing young man from Renfrew convinced a British Belle from Sussex-by-the-Sea, England, to marry and come to Canada. Together, they set out on a voyage of love, happiness and adventure that continues still. On Wednesday, April 6, 2016, Bill and Peggy Campbell celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary. Bill and Peg are loved and admired by all family and friends; their partnership and commitment to one another inspires everyone around them. “Happily ever after” does exist, they are living proof.

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(Retired Principal/Educator) (Mayor of Madison Heights) Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital while surrounded by loved ones on Saturday morning, April 2nd, 2016. Robert “Bob” Dazé of McNab Braeside passed away following a valiant struggle through cancer. He was 74. Beloved husband for over 50 years of Mary (nee Enright). Dearly loved father of Drew (Lisa) of Arnprior; Angie (Sylvain Gatti) of Les Houches, France and Brian of Grimsby. Cherished, devoted and proud “Grandpa” of Jessica.

Dear brother of Marlyn Gatien (late Ray) of Arnprior; Peter Dazé (Debbie) of Arnprior; Susan Miller (Ellard) of Ladysmith, P.Q. and Jane Vallentyne of Arnprior. Predeceased by one sister: Ann Brisson (Bob of Carleton Place) and 2 brothers: C.J. “Bud” Dazé (Bette of Arnprior) and Bill Dazé (Linda of Braeside). Also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews and countless friends and colleagues. Bob loved life. Bob loved people. His quick wit, amazing sense of humour and ability to make people feel good will be long remembered and forever missed by all whose lives he has touched. Never afraid to take on a challenge, Bob dedicated much time and energy to creating positive change in his schools and in his community. Family and friends were invited to join Bob’s family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Tuesday, April 5th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Wednesday morning, April 6th from 9 to 10:15. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Braeside on Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery. To honour Bob’s love of animals, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Humane Society.

“Well done, my good and faithful servant”. Matt.25:23 Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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SCHLIEVERT, Gordon “Porky” (Gord’s Canteen Service)

Suddenly but very peacefully at home on Monday evening, March 28th, 2016.

Gordon Ellard Schlievert of Arnprior passed away at the age of 66 years.

Beloved husband of Loretta (nee LaForest). Dearly loved “Dad” of Mark (Shelley) and Chris “Schlick” (Trish).

Proud “Poppa” of Steven Schlievert (Samantha Blanchard), Alissa Schlievert (Tyler Jordan), Meagan Dyer-Schlievert and Karlee Schlievert. Dear brother of Carol Timmins, Jimmy Schlievert, Dave Schlievert (Lavina), Donnie Schlievert (Bev) and Eddie Schlievert. Special nephew of Doris Glenn (late Donald).

Predeceased by his parents Herman and Lola Schlievert as well as an infant son, Gordon. Fondly remembered by the LaForest families, many cousins, nieces and nephews and lots of friends both far and wide. Gord loved the art of the deal. Buying and selling at garage sales and the flea market. He spent much of his life around horses and when asked if he worked at Pinto Valley Ranch? Gord would reply: “I am Pinto Valley Ranch”!

The presence and spirit of this wandering star will be missed by many. Family and friends were invited to pay their final respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday morning from 10 to 10:45 a.m.

A Service to honour and celebrate Gord’s life followed in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery later. In memory of Gord, please consider a donation to the Heart and Stroke of Ontario.

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Girdwood, Frederick James May 23, 1932 – April 7, 2015

D.E. Spaull, Optometrist

REKOWSKI, Heather

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Heather with her family by her side at Hospice Renfrew on Thursday March 31st, 2016 at the age of 68. Loving wife of Stan for 49 years. Beloved mom of Isabell (Arthur Penny) and Ann-Marie Jenkins. Heather was predeceased by her adored granddaughter Zabrina. Dear sister of Anna Fraser (Ian) and Treffley (Myrna). Heather will be greatly missed by the Rekowski family, her many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A Memorial visitation will be held at the Goulet Funeral Home, 310 Argyle St., S, Renfrew on Monday April 4th from 2-4, 7-9 pm. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Renfrew on Tuesday April 5th at 10:30 am.

Donations in Heather’s memory may be made to Hospice Renfrew.

Online condolences/donations may be made at www.gouletfuneralhome.com

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McNULTY, Lawrence Edward

In Hospice Renfrew on Monday March 28, 2016, Lawrence McNulty, age 83 years. Son of the late Charlie & Betsie (nee Bruce) McNulty; dear brother of Charlie (Opal), Orpha; pre-deceased by sister Annie & brother T.P. Survived by niece Bonnie (Dave) Peterson.

Visitations at the GOULET FUNERAL HOME, 310 Argyle St. S., Renfrew, Wednesday March 30th: 2-5 p.m. only. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Church of the Most Precious Blood, Calabogie, Thursday March 31st at 10:30 a.m. Spring interment St. Gabriel’s Cemetery, Springtown. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice Renfrew would be appreciated.

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Robert Boyd Knight “Happy” peacefully in the presence of his family at Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Sunday April 3, 2016 at the age of 66.

Robert Knight son of the late Gordon and Muriel Knight, beloved father of Kristian Knight (Nikki Campbell) and Layton Knight-Locke (Erin Sullivan). Loving Granpa of Justin, Hannah, Lili and Jovi. Dear brother of Cecil Knight (Linda), Claire Rouble (Jack Kinney), and Madge Towlan (Jack). Survived by his great-uncle Glenn Smith. Predeceased by his brothers Gerome “Jerry” Knight, and Orville “Ozzy” Smith. He will be sadly missed by his nieces Sandy, Tracy, Laura, Tricia and Sharla, as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews, along with his special cousins Dawn and Grant. Happy will be fondly remembered by his campers at White Lake RV Park and his many friends and lovers spanning the Ottawa Valley and beyond. The family would like to give a huge thank you to Dr. Strader and the nursing staff of the Renfrew Victoria Hospital for their excellent and compassionate care. At Happy’s request all professional arrangements are being handled by Anderson Funeral Home, 22 Raglan Street South, Renfrew. Following cremation the family is planning to have a Celebration of Life at the trailer park later this summer.

The family wishes to encourage donations to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation, in memory of Happy, online at www.zohrfuneralhome.com

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(City of Ottawa-Public Works) Peacefully at Hospice Renfrew with loved ones by her side on Sunday evening, April 3rd, 2016; Debra Anita Bahm of Glasgow Station passed away following a courageous struggle through cancer. She was 61. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Bahm (February 7, 1998). Dearly loved mother of Jason (and his wife Teresa) of White Lake and Jamie (and his wife Erin) of Ottawa.

Proud and devoted “Gramma Debbie” of Emily, Daphne, Brynn and Scotlyn.

Dear sister of Delphine “Jerry” Francis (Joe) and Gary Scholl (Jennifer), both of Arnprior. Predeceased by her parents, Frederick and Blanche Scholl (Thacker) as well as her sister, Diane Whitwell (Gordon of Waba). Long time friend of Graham McMillan of Horton. Debbie will be fondly remembered by the Bahm family as well as her many colleagues and countless friends.

Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Thursday evening, April 7th from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Friday morning, April 8th from 10-10:45 a.m. A Service to honour and celebrate Debbie’s life will be conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Friday morning a 11 o’clock. Cremation will follow with interment at the Flat Rapids Cemetery at a later date. In memory of Debbie, please consider a donation to Hospice Renfrew.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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WALSH, CHRISTOPHER “CHRIS”

Tragically in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 2nd, 2016. Christopher Michael Frederick Walsh of Arnprior was struck by a vehicle and passed away at the age of 29 years. Cherished companion of Karyn Giesbrecht. Chris became a Dad to his infant son, Ryder 4 months ago.

Beloved son of Diane Swaine (Murray) and of the late Michael Walsh. Much loved “Big Brother” of Melissa (Ryley Burns). Dear grandson of Frank Walsh (Inge) of Carp; Dorothy Walsh of Halifax; Fred Mcleod (late Edna) of Miramichi, N.B. and John Swaine (late Doris) of White Lake. Fondly remembered and ever loved by his many aunts, uncles, cousins and countless friends.Family and friends were invited to pay their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Wednesday, April 6th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Thursday morning, April 7th from 9:45 until 10:45. A Service to honour and remember Chris Walsh was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Thursday morning at 11 o’clock.

Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory of Chris, please consider a donation to any organization that assists people with substance abuse.

Better yet, when someone cries out for help, be there for them! condolences/donations/webcast www.pilonfamily.ca

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(Valued Employee Of Pirie Insulation) Peacefully at Hospice Renfrew while surrounded by family on Friday evening, April 1st, 2016. Phillip Oscar Rancourt of Douglas; formerly of Braeside passed away following a brief struggle with cancer. He was 46. Beloved son of the late Oscar and Jean Rancourt. Dearly loved brother of Richard (Amanda) of Edmonton, Alberta; Rita Perreault of Braeside and Anita Krieger (Mark) of Glasgow Station. Predeceased by siblings John Paul Rancourt, Susan Proulx, and David Rancourt. Cherished and special uncle of Daniel, Kayla and Roxy Perreault; Melanie Furniss (Jeff); Jonathan, Tiffany and Zachary Krieger and great-uncle of Cohen and Noah Perreault and Evelyn Furniss. Phil will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by his family, many friends and especially boss, mentor and best friend Gaye Pirie as well as the many clients he took such great care of during his years with Pirie Insulation. Friends were invited to join Phil’s family during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Monday evening, April 4th from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Tuesday morning, April 5th from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. A Service to honour Phillip Rancourt was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Tuesday morning at 11 o’clock.

Interment Malloch Road Cemetery later.

In memory of Phil, please consider a donation to Hospice Renfrew.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

Douglas Ernest Spaull, 90, of Arnprior, passed away on April 2, 2016 at the Civic Hospital in Ottawa with his family by his side. Doug was born in Toronto to Vaughan and Hattie Spaull on April 16, 1925. He served his country in the Second World War as a signaler with the Cameron Highlanders of the Occupation Army. When he returned home he continued his education and graduated in optometry in 1949. He was the beloved husband of the late Carol (Blakey) for almost 60 years. Dear father of Stephen (Mary Lou Marcellus) and Marianne Spaull. Cherished grandfather of Brodie (Ashley Wilson) and Graham (Alex Leslie). Proud great-grandfather of Makaila.

Predeceased by his son David and his sister Betty (late George Craig). Survived by his sisters Doreen Bullied (late Jack Spencley) and Irene Watt (late Owen Watt). Doug spent 2 years on the Arnprior Town Council, joined the Lions Club and the Legion. He also spent 12 years on the Board of the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital.

He was a longtime member of the Arnprior Community Choir. Visitations at the Boyce Funeral Home, 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior Saturday April 9, 2016 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and after 1:00 p.m. Sunday. Funeral Service will be conducted Sunday April 10, 2016 in the Boyce Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Reverend Dr. Leo Hughes officiating. In lieu of flowers a donation to the “Partners in Caring” Foundation of the Arnprior Hospital, the Alzheimer Society, or the charity of your choice would be much appreciated.

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

IN MEMORIAM

Since You’ve Been Gone Since you’ve been gone, the years have passed, We miss you every day.

Since you’ve been gone, the time has changed, our lives in many ways.

And looking back we saw the way you kept our family strong.

But things just aren’t the same, since you’ve been gone.

Since you’ve been gone, we’ve missed you so, the sorrow still inside.

Since you’ve been gone, so many nights we’ve thought of you and cried.

Although they say that time will heal, It’s time for moving on, Our hearts have not been whole, since you have gone.

Love, Kathleen & all of our family.

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PRINCE, Frank – In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away April 5, 2007.

Alone, but never quite alone, But sometimes in the silence, I imagine he is there, My companion for so many years, No longer here with me, And yet in some mysterious way, He keeps me company.

Love and missed, Doris, Children and Grandchildren

In loving memory Brian Jeffrey Craig Sept 27, 1964 – Apr 6, 2010 The moment that you died Our hearts were torn in two, One side filled with heartache, The other died with you.

We often lay awake at night When the world is fast asleep, And take a walk down memory lane With tears upon our cheeks.

Remembering you is easy, We do it everyday But missing you is, heartache, That never goes away We hold you tightly within our heart, And there you will remain, Until someday we’ll be together again.

Mom & Dad Ken, Kim, & Penny

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FOR RENT

1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS FOR RENT IN RENFREW & COBDEN • Ground floor to 3rd floor units • Mature buildings • Pet friendly • Elevator access • Bachelor units Please call office to set up a viewing McGrimmon Holdings, 914 Gillan Road, Renfrew

613-433-5879

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Large Bright

1 & 2 bedroom apartments 1 & 4 Robert Street, Off of Daniel Street, Arnprior

613-623-7207

for viewing appointment

ELM Enterprises is looking for: A skilled labourer willing to work long hours and difficult tasks.

Required Housekeeper

for Galilee Centre in Arnprior Currently seeking an experienced Housekeeper to clean offices, make beds and clean bedrooms, washrooms and floors. A pleasant disposition to respond to guests’ requests is appreciated. Some sewing skills are required.

Email resume to Michelle at director@galileecentre.com or fax 613-623-9602.

HELP WANTED

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Must have a min of 5 years experience.

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Summer Employment Opportunities The Township of Whitewater Region is accepting applications for the summer student employment opportunities listed below.

SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR (1) Qualifications:

Duties:

-Must be 16 years of age or older -Must have Red Cross Water Safety Instructor’s Certificate and National Lifeguard Service Certificate.

-CPR and First Aid Training are considered an asset. (Include copies of certificates with application)

SWIMMING INSTRUCTOR - ASSISTANT (1)

Duties:

-Must be 16 years of age or older -Must have National Lifeguard Service Certificate. (Include copies of certificates with application) -Leaders Certificate, CPR and First Aid Training are considered an asset.

-Assist the Instructor in providing Red Cross lessons to children ages 3-10.

-Organize land activities for children not taking lessons at any given time.

-Perform Lifeguard duties as well as supervise and control activities at beach.

Approximate Start Date: July 4, 2016 Approximate End Date: August 26, 2016

OFFICE ASSISTANT (1) Qualifications:

-Currently attending secondary or post-secondary facility.

-Studies relating to Business or Public Administration are considered an asset.

Duties:

-Computer data entry, filing, answering telephones and dealing with public at the counter.

-Operate fax machine, photocopiers, folder/stuffer, and mail machine.

-Previous experience handling cash and bank deposits an asset.

Approximate Start Date: July 4, 2016

Approximate End Date: August 26, 2016

LABOURERS

Public Works Department Qualifications: Duties:

-Valid class “G” driver’s license required.

-Currently attending secondary or post-secondary facility.

-Must supply own personal CSA approved safety footwear.

-Assist Public Works crew in performing daily tasks.

-Maintaining and caring for municipal parks.

Approximate Start Date: July 4, 2016

Approximate End Date: August 26, 2016

Please note that positions may be dependent on funding approval.

Applications will be received until May 4th, 2016.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

MAIL Christine FitzSimons, CAO Township of Whitewater Region 44 Main St., P.O Box 40 Cobden, ON K0J 1K0

FOR RENT

Phone: 613-646-2282 Fax: 613-646-2283 E-Mail: info@whitewaterregion.ca

FOR RENT Pacific Safety Products (PSP) is hiring! Casual opportunities available!

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

– Close to shopping and medical services.

– Elevator and Laundry on site.

bedroom $795 $795 11 bedroom bedroom $895 $895 22 bedroom – Please respectfully no pets / no smoking.

– Free Parking

Our casual pool is flexible and designed to suit your needs!

• Earn extra money • Paid training • On average 20 hours/week, call-in basis • Put your sewing experience to good use or learn new skills • Offset your part-time job • Work when the kids are in school • Good for retirees who are looking for supplementary income • Exposure to different positions and rotating shifts • Make a difference by producing products that save lives E-mail your resume to Human Resources at hr@pacsafety.com or drop off your resume at our facility located at 124 Fourth Avenue in Arnprior. “… we bring everyday heroes home safely™”

HELP WANTED

Where do you find your local community news? How do you stay connected to new and old businesses in your community?

Metroland Media is a communication company built on a strong history of providing the news to Ontario’s door steps for over 100 years. In this ever growing industry we have continued to evolve, allowing us to become the industry leaders. Flyers, magazines, trade shows, digital advertising and distribution is a snapshot of our companies breadth. If you are looking for a dynamic company built on a strong history within your community, look no further.

THE OPPORTUNITY: We are looking for an individual interested in a Sales Representative position for our Smiths Falls location.

Applicants must be self-starters and exceptionally goal oriented as the focus of this position is on developing new revenue opportunities for both the print and digital media products.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Prospect for new accounts, source leads, cold call, and research to generate sales in multi-media platforms • Responsible for ongoing sales with both new and existing clients • Consistently attain and/or surpass sales targets and hitting revenue targets • Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients to build business opportunities • Provide professional customer service in ensuring superior client satisfaction at all times • Create proposals and advertising solutions through compelling business cases • Provide customers with creative and effective advertising solutions and play a key role in the overall success of our organization • As part of this role, you will be required to handle credit card information. Metroland Media is PCI compliant company, and requires people in this role to take PCI training to handle cards in a safe and compliant manner

-Teach Red Cross swimming lessons to children ages 3-10.

-Plan and establish Beach Program lessons for each age group.

-Supervise assistants.

Approximate Start Date: July 4, 2016 Approximate End Date: August 26, 2016

Qualifications:

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Personal Assistant Calm, mature individual to assist with household duties, healthy cooking, childcare, paperwork/computer, errands, gardening, etc.

Occasional evenings, weekends and overnight’s; mainly 1-5 Monday to Friday. Valid driver’s license and police check. Resume to katherine@ecowellness.com.

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LOST & FOUND RENFREW - Young female cat, Persian white with caramel colored areas.

Very friendly and pretty.

She was in the middle of her heat when I found her but that is over with now.

To claim this wee girl or get more information about her,please call JoAnne at 432-1485.

LD FOR SOSALE

FOR SALE A DEAL ON STEEL ROOFING IN STOCK - 29ga, Various colours,soffit & fascia Windows: REBAR, skylight sheets, custom trim. barn/door track & trolleys. Nails & Screws.

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CLR67373_0407

LEGAL

MOUNTAIN CREEK Golf Course Arnprior/White Lake Road, Looking for cooks or servers.

Please send resume to info@mountaincreekgolf .com or call Barbara 613-256-9874

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • College Diploma in Business, Marketing, related field or 3+ years in Sales • Prospect for new accounts, source leads, cold call, and research to generate sales in multi-media platforms • Responsible for ongoing sales with both new and existing clients • Consistently attain and/or surpass sales targets and hitting revenue targets • Develop and maintain strong business relationships with clients to build business opportunities • Provide professional customer service in ensuring superior client satisfaction at all times • Create proposals and advertising solutions through compelling business cases • Provide customers with creative and effective advertising solutions and play a key role in the overall success of our organization • A valid Driver’s Licence and reliable vehicle OUR AODA COMMITMENT Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview.

PLEASE APPLY AT WWW.METROLAND/CAREERS The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, April 7, 2016 39

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Groves Park Lodge Long Term Care Home Requires a Physiotherapy Assistant The Physiotherapy Assistant (PTA), under the direction of the Physiotherapist is accountable for ensuring the delivery of prescribed treatment programs . The PTA will support our residents to help them achieve their maximum potential.

HELP WANTED CLR658229/0114

HELP WANTED

GARAGE SALE/ FLEA MARKET

• Farm Labour – Picking strawberries, raspberries, beans and other farm labour.

• Selling produce at our Farm Market Stands throughout the Ottawa Valley.

GARAGE SALES Having a garage sale this year?

Advertise it here!

Buy 1 week Get 1 week free.

Must be consecutive weeks, includes Garage Sale Sign.

Arnprior Chronicle Guide & Renfrew Mercury 613-623-6571 or 613-432-3655 Deadlines: Friday 3pm

Oil Lamps: Oil lamps or lanterns provide excellent light but can be a fire hazard if placed too close to combustibles. Keep oil lamps away from combustibles and out of the wind. Make sure they are kept in a secure place where they cannot be knocked over. Refill the lamps outdoors or away from combustibles and other people.

HELP WANTED

CLR674298_0407

Applicants should be college/university age or older and in good physical health as physical labour is required. Visit our website www.mcgregorsproduce. com for more information AND to find our application form. Email a completed application form and resume to mcgregorsproduce@gmail.com or mail to: McGregor’s Produce, 351 Lochwinnoch Rd. Braeside, ON, K0A 1G0.

SAFETY TIPS

That Time of the Year Again.

CLR671322

McGregor’s Produce is seeking staff for the summer of 2016. There are two types of positions available:

TOWNSHIP OF HORTON CAO/CLERK The Township of Horton is located 65 km west of Ottawa along Hwy 17 and situated between the Ottawa River and the Town of Renfrew. Due to a pending retirement, the Township is looking for a dynamic leader with great people skills for the position of Chief Administration Officer/Municipal Clerk. Reporting to the Mayor and Council, the CAO/Clerk will provide team leadership and oversee the effective and efficient delivery of all municipal services and departments in accordance with the objectives, policies and plans approved by Council. The CAO/Clerk also performs the statutory duties of municipal clerk.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of five years of direct municipal management experience, a post-secondary degree or diploma, preferably in public administration, accounting or a related municipal field; an AMCTO, CMO or any other related designation; and a comprehensive knowledge of management practices and principles. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with current technologies related to municipal government.

For more information on our beautiful Township, visit our website at www.hortontownship.ca .

The 2016 job rate is $82,506 to $92,861. The position has a comprehensive benefits package. A detailed job description is available upon request.

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to forward a confidential resume, detailing current qualifications by 12:00 pm, Friday, April 29th, 2016, via email to: mmclaren@hortontownship.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those considered for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information will be collected for the principal purpose of determining an applicant’s eligibility for potential employment. The Township of Horton is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation for an applicant with a disability will be provided upon request.

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SAFETY TIPS

Carbon Monoxide Alarms: Installing a carbonmonoxide alarm near the sleeping areas of your home will alert you to the presence of this deadly gas. It is a good idea to invest in a batteryoperated alarm that will continue to work during power failures.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Qualifications: • Completion of a recognized post secondary Physiotherapy Assistant certificate program • Implements exercise program with the residents as directed by the physiotherapist • Demonstrates a clear understanding of rehabilitation principles • Demonstrates appropriate and effective written, oral and non-verbal communication with residents, families and colleagues • Provides excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills • Ability to function within a multidisciplinary team • Ability to problem solve and seek guidance of supervising staff when appropriate • Ability to work in self directed manner Please forward resume to: Groves Park Lodge 470 Raglan Street North Renfrew, Ontario K7V 1P5 Email: donna.pinkham@gemhealth.com Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for interview will be contacted.

At Pillar5 Pharma, we know that quality products come from quality people, so we’re always on the lookout for great talent.

We currently have an immediate opening for a Permanent - Full Time

Accounting Manager

The role of the Accounting Manager is to produce and analyze financial information critical to business interests. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Accounting Manager is responsible for managing a small team and all functions related to the monthly closing process.

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Ensures the effectiveness of the accounting department, including management of payroll, receivables and payables • Ensures that accuracy and timeliness of departmental accounting is met • Assists in completion of reliable monthly financial statements • Completes Balance Sheet reconciliations, including cash, inventory, subsidiary accounts and other variances • Assists in the preparation of year-end audit working papers and statutory reports • Assists in the cash flow analysis and preparation of cash forecasts • Supports preparation of the annual budget and P&L forecasts QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, working towards a professional designation • Three (3) to five (5) years experience in financial accounting • High level of proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel • Demonstrated use of and familiarity with SAP (focusing on FI and CO modules) • Experience in a manufacturing environment • Effective communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of management • Analytical skills and ability to find solutions APPLICATION PROCESS: All applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to HR@pillar5pharma.com. The deadline for all applications is 4:00 pm on April 29, 2016.

We appreciate all interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted. Pillar5 Pharma Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruiting and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

CLR674723_0407

Kitty proved to be a real good ‘mouser’

Mother said if she lived to be 100, she’d never get used to the common housefly or the mice, both of which were in ample supply on our farm in Renfrew County.

The flies, fortunately, were only around in warm weather, but the mice had no respect for the seasons, and it didn’t seem to matter if the snow was knee deep, or we were gasping for air on a hot summer day, the mice had minds of their own. In the cold weather, our summer kitchen kept our food chilled or frozen. An old table sat in the middle of the floor, and Mother was always frightened a wayward mouse would climb up a table leg, and help itself to whatever was there.

Her solution was to have Father fill four tobacco tins with coal oil and put one under each leg of the table.

Any mouse daring to reach the top of the table had a fatal bath in the coal oil, and the food was safe. Of course, this only worked in the summer kitchen. Inside the house was another matter. No one knew how they got into the house, but it wasn’t unusual, while we sat around the kitchen table at night, to see a tiny mouse scurry across the floor, or run tight against the baseboards. And Mother, who could sense a mouse a mile away, would fly into a state of hysteria, demand Father get the broom, order the brothers onto the chase, and chaos rained until the mouse was either caught, or found a means of escape. Silently, I rooted for the mouse.

Now, Mother would not allow any dogs or cats in the house. “They belong in the barn,” she’d say when I would beg to bring in one of my pets, which included a hoard of cats, one I especially like and simply called Kitty, or our old Collie dog, which, like just about every other dog in Northcote, was called Sport.

Father, a third generation on our farm, told stories of the pets he had as a young boy, and how the dogs and cats were just as comfortable in the house as they were in the barns. But Mother wouldn’t budge. They belonged in the barn, and that’s all there was to it.

Spring was breaking early that year, and for some unexplained reason, we were seeing more mice than usual, both in the summer kitchen, and in the house. Mother was on constant alert, and since she hated mousetraps as much as she hated the mice, catching the little critters seemed to be the only solution.

That is, until that night at supper, Father, who my sister Audrey said later, brought up the subject on purpose, said how he saw Kitty snare mouse after mouse in the barn. “She’s a real mouser, that one is,” he said, without taking a pause between mouths full of supper.

“Never saw anything like it, and I’ve lived on this here farm forever...but that Kitty sure can catch a mouse if one happens to cross her path. She is sure cutting down on the mouse population.” Mother, with a fork halfway to her mouth, asked Father if he was sure it was Kitty.

He said he caught her in the act at least a dozen times.

It was probably more coincidence than anything else, but that night, at least three mice interrupted our card game at the kitchen table. By the time, they were chased out into the woodshed, or knocked senseless with the broom, it was bedtime. The whole evening had been wasted battling the mice.

The very next morning, just before we headed for

Horton trivia night Saturday The Township of Horton hosts a trivia night on Saturday, April 9 at the community centre at 1005 Castleford Rd. The fun begins at 7 p.m.

Cost is $80 per team.

Register with Kathleen Rogers at krogers@hortontownship.ca .

Mary Cook’s Memories

BY MARY COOK

school, Mother said she thought it was time Kitty was brought into the house, where she’d be trained to sleep in a box beside the stove, eat in her own dish (heaven forbid that a cat would eat out of a bowl we used at the kitchen table), and if she was caught within a mile of one of our beds, she would be banished back out to the barn.

My sister Audrey said she was sure Kitty could read Mother’s mind. “Cats are pretty smart, you know,” she said, and who was as thrilled as I was that, finally, I could have one of my pets in the house. No one knew what Kitty did with the mice she caught. Like a night burglar, most of her action was when we were in bed, but ever after, our house was free of mice. And Mother, on occasion could be seen dropping a piece of salt pork, or a spoonful of gravy into Kitty’s dish in gratitude. Finally, the mouse problem was under control. Sadly, nothing was discovered that could rid the house of the common housefly, which remained the bane of Mother’s existence all the time we lived on the farm in Renfrew County.

Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www.smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for e-book purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.

The Great Downtown

GARAGE SALE Renfrew, 2015 Renfrew, Ontario Ontario — — Saturday, Saturday, May May 2nd, 7th, 2016

(Rain date May 14th, 2016)

$

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Take part part ininthe theannual sixth “Great annual Take “Great Downtown Garage Sale” Downtown Garage Sale” brought to brought you by the Renfrew BIA and the to you by Renfrew BIA Renfrew Mercury. and The Renfrew Mercury. Just $10 per space for this event taking place on Saturday, May 2,more 2015.information For information to For and toorbook your spot, book your table call Mellissa at please call 613-433-6079 613-433-6079 Just $10 per space for this event.

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Chicken vegetable fried rice a great side dish Use cold rice as it is firmer and has less moisture than freshly cooked rice for a fried rice dish that is not mushy.

Cook 1-1/2 cups (375 mL) raw rice to get 3 cups (750 mL) cooked. Swap out the chicken for pork, beef or firm tofu.

Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: about 16 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients • 1/4 cup (50 mL) oyster sauce • 2 tbsp (25 mL) sodium-reduced soy sauce • 4 tsp (20 mL) vegetable oil • 2 Ontario Eggs, lightly beaten • 8 oz (250 g) boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into pieces • 3 cloves garlic, minced • 1 onion, chopped • 1 carrot, diced • 1 sweet red pepper, chopped • 2 cups (500 mL) thinly sliced green cabbage • 3 cups (750 mL) cold cooked long grain rice • 1 cup (250 mL) frozen peas, thawed

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Wipe out wok. Return wok to stove, increase heat to high.

Add remaining oil and chicken; stir-fry for four to six minutes or until no longer pink.

Transfer to plate with eggs.

Reduce heat to medium-high.

Add garlic, onion and carrot; stir-fry for two minutes. Add red pepper and cabbage; stir-fry for two minutes.

Add rice and peas; stir-fry for three minutes or until hot.

Add reserved oyster sauce mixture, along with egg, chicken and tomato; toss to combine.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

• 1 tomato, chopped PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

In small bowl, whisk together oyster and soy sauce; set aside.

In wok or large skillet, heat 2 tsp (10 mL) of the oil over medium heat. Pour in eggs and stir-fry until scrambled; transfer to plate.

One serving • Protein: 24 grams • Fat: 9 grams • Carbohydrate: 61 grams • Calories: 421 • Fibre: 5 grams • Sodium: 485 mg Foodland Ontario

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The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the Recreation Centre is located at 67 Argyle St. South (at the corner of Patrick).

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Visit the Renfrew and Area Home Garden and Leisure Show April 22-23 for a chance to win a ticket to Ottawa ComiCon and support the Renfrew and District Food Bank.

Mark Cassanto of Nerds on Site is arranging a raffle for one VIP ticket to the upcoming Ottawa ComiCon, valued at about $180.

One ballot for the draw will cost $1 and 100 per cent of proceeds will go the food bank.

The draw will take place on Saturday, April 23 at 4 p.m. The home show is being held at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre in Renfrew.

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Turnout augurs well for duplicate’s third year Lewis MacDonald

Renfrew Duplicate Bridge Club

Ten-and-one-half tables competed at MaTe-Way Activity Centre March 30 in a nearrecord turnout. Now into its third year, duplicate bridge in Renfrew appears to be on a solid footing.

The membership records players from Pembroke, Eganville, Arnprior and Almonte, as well as the Renfrew area. This wide support of the club is much appreciated. Always keen for new members, organizers were delighted to welcome a new couple - Pat and Jim Thompson – who found the experience exhilarating.

Before the 1 p.m. start of regular action, president Lila Paddock conducted a general meeting, which saw the adoption of a new constitution for the Renfrew Club.

Two pairs were successful at small slam contracts of six diamonds. This uncommon achievement was managed by Jeannie Yagminas and Mona Brydges and the duo of Phillipa Baran and Nancy Cavanagh.

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•First: Sharon Sewter and Tom Sewter; •Second: Rick Duncan and Leanne Cheliak; •Third: Bernadette Culhane and Tom Culhane.

N.B. STaC hands on April 20.

UWC book sale planned for April 29,30 Book lovers, rejoice!

The much-loved Renfrew University Women’s Club Annual Used Book is just around the corner.

The book sale is coming up on Friday

April 29 from 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon, in the MacNeil Gymnasium at Renfrew Collegiate Institute.

Proceeds are used for scholarships for local high schools.

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The domestic science section of Renfrew Fair needs you Renfrew Fair

As the month of September approaches we all think about the Renfrew Fair.

Why not think about entering your homemade jams, jellies, preserves or pickles. If that is not your cup of tea and you prefer to bake; we have categories in bread making, muffin making, cookie making, squares and pies. We even have a gluten free category! Our new exhibitor section is for first-time exhibitors and these people can also enter into the open section of the domestic science.

Our preliminary list for the 2016 Renfrew Fair is now ready and can be picked up at the office in the Armouries. Also found in our area are a host of specials that incorporate homemade baking and your creativity in the displaying of the wares. If sweetness is in your nature why

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Calculate the EER by dividing the unit’s cooling capacity (BTUs/hour) by its energy requirement (watts). An EER of 10 or more is very good, and 6 or 7 is fair.

Remember to buy the smallest capacity unit or system that will meet your needs.

not enter our homemade candy section?

The past entries in this section have been few and far between so our committee is hoping we have exhibitors that can help spruce up our display. This is the second year for our cake decorations entry. We were disappointed last year with no entries and hope this year maybe two or three of you will take up the challenge.

The cake does not have to be real; it will be judged on decorations only and the theme for the cake will appear on the preliminary list when you pick it up at the fair office.

Hopefully, your interest has been piqued and you are thinking about entering in the fair this fall. As a committee we want to stress these factors of consideration when you begin thinking about entering in the fair. Firstly, and foremost, read your fair book. This book contains

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Thirdly, make sure your exhibitor tags are filled out and attached to your entry as described in your fair book and that you have filled out the exhibitor entry sheet found in the middle of your book.

Fourthly, feel free to call the chairperson of the committee with questions you may have, or contact Judy Dobec in the office at 613-432-5331 The domestic science committee looks forward to seeing you at the 2016 Renfrew Fair, which runs Sept. 7-11. Happy baking, jamming, pickling, preserving, bread making, muffin making, cookie and square making and pies.

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WHAT MAKES THE UPPER OTTAWA VALLEY A GREAT PLACE TO WORK AND LIVE? The staff at the Resort believe that living in the Upper Ottawa Valley is a privilege! Working in the area is appreciated as commuting is much easier and only realized when we have to go to the city for a day. The hospitality of the people in the Greater Madawaska area have a way of convincing visitors that this could be their country home!

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Lodge Resort is often called “the best kept Nestled in the heart of the Upper Ottawa Valley, Calabogie and relaxation meet adventure right in secret” of the area. It’s a four-season playground where serenity the village of Calabogie. looking for comfort and enjoyment in The well-appointed generous sized villas are perfect for families such as pool, tennis courts, free wi-fi and a safe environment. The Resort property features amenities hot tub and exercise room are always popular fitness centre and beachfront. The indoor salt water pool, windows in the pool area make the pool with guests young and old. The retractable roof and numerous during the spring\summer. The infrared and indoor hot tub a treat during the fall\winter and refreshing area for easy access. sauna, change rooms and washroom are located in the pool the pool and hot tub, an enhancement to This spring, the tropical pool area received upgrades to both this much appreciated amenity. away provide some of the offsite activities.

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The location of Calabogie Lodge makes it a perfect getaway for water enthusiasts. Leisure drives, waterside picnics or the singing of the loons provide an abundance of Mother Nature at her best.

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While many guests rent units at Calabogie Lodge, Vacation Ownership is our big attraction. Many PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW? guests visit us as a result of being a Vacation Owner a Vacation Ownership & Rental property, over from over 5000 RCI Resorts worldwide. We have over As 1,000 families each year visit Calabogie Lodge.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you are ready to get moving and have a lot of momentum behind you. This is an ideal time to reach your goals. Don’t let your confidence waver.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, this week it is better to trust your heart instead of your head.

Sometimes you have to let your emotions guide your actions, and your gut could be telling you something.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you have good news to share and you are eager to reconnect with some friends or coworkers. Just complete prior commitments before you begin making plans to socialize.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, things in your life seem to be growing more challenging by the day. Make a list and tackle things as they come up so you don’t start to feel overwhelmed.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 A few possibilities intrigue you, Leo, but you don’t yet know just where Here’s How It Works: you are going to direct your creative energy. Think it through a little longer.

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each Virgo, you may feel like you can ignore your responsibilities this week, but row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric you cannot. Although you have plenty of free time coming up, you have clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! lots to do before then.

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, someone close to you isn’t on board with your point of view. You can’t please everyone all of the time. Stay the course if you feel it is right.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, something is on your mind you need to share your feelings. Resist the urge to hold your tongue. Honesty is the best policy in your book.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you are having a lot of fun now that you made it through a rather extensive to-do list. You can finally rest and breathe a little easier.

Make some time for yourself.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, a busy schedule is proving problematic because so many people are demanding some face time and you want to help them all.

However, you will have to pick and choose.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Your amicable nature and willingness to let go of your own personal agenda makes it relatively easy for you to interact with a lot of people this week, Aquarius.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, think of ways to increase your income this week. Explore all of your options, even if they mean going out of your comfort zone.

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RCAF Wing Tuesday Night Darts for Fun every Tuesday in the Roundel Lounge. Cost is $2. No skills required just fun! Call the Lounge for details at 613-432-9155.

RCAF Wing bingo every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the main hall. Great prizes! Food and snacks available at the canteen.

Every Wednesday: Horton Coffee Club at the Horton Community Centre from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. From 11 a.m. to noon indoor walking.

Noon: enjoy a nutritious lunch for $4, tea/coffee available and from 1 to 3 p.m. fellowship and games. For more information contact Val Miller 613-432-8390, Helen Golden 613-4322728 or Kathleen 613-433-3303.

Sport Renfrew bingo starts at 7 p.m. every Sunday at the RCAF Wing.

Seniors in your community need you. Become a volunteer driver or Meals on Wheels volunteer today. For more info or to register, call 613-6282354 (Eganville Seniors). Unlike a job, you can drive as little or as much as you want.

Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church Thrift Shop in Renfrew increased store hours: Mondays 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Thursdays 3–7 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Closed on Saturdays of holiday weekends. Quarry Street entrance

APRIL 7 Smart Serve Certification –from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Learn the legalities, rights, and responsibilities of alcohol service. Drop in to Employment Networks or call 613-432-3424 to register for our workshop. $22.50 fee covers testing.

Canadian Cancer Daffodil Campaign will begin for the month of April 2016. 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 the money raised will stay in our area.

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APRIL 9 Horton Trivia Night at the Horton Community Centre, 1005 Castleford Rd. Time: Doors and bar open at 6 p.m. Challenge starts at 7 p.m. Cost: $80 per team or Email: Kathleen to register: krogers@hortontownship.ca

APRIL 10 Shantyman’s Dance and Dinner Eganville

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p.m. at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church on Plaunt Street in Renfrew, featuring a number of local performers. Tickets $10, available at Aikenhead’s Drug Store and at the door, but seating is limited.

Farmer’s Breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the The Anishaanabe Cultural Circle will meet Cobden Agricultural Hall, Cobden Fairgrounds at the Winning Kids Centre, 464 Isabella St. In support of the Heavy Horse Show, Cobden Pembroke from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please bring Fair Adults $7 and children $5 something for the potluck and a hand drum or rattle if you have one. Everyone interested in APRIL 11 learning about native culture is invited.

Second Career Info Session at 1 p.m. Second Career is a re-training program designed for laid-off, Ontarians. If interested in making a ca- APRIL 17 reer change that will improve your employment Euchre fundraiser in support of Renfrew Sepossibilities come to Employment Networks niors’ Home Support. Cost: $10 per person at Information Session at 231 Argyle Street South, the Wing on Argyle Street. Doors open at noon, 2nd floor. Call Employment Networks at 613games start at 1 p.m. sharp. Contact Karry for 432-3424 to reserve a seat more information at 613:432:7691; e-mail programsupport@seniorshomesupport.ca.

The Golden Age Activity Centre will be having a Fitness class at 11 a.m. At 1 p.m. there will be a Renfrew Silver Seniors Games Day with darts presentation for seniors by the Renfrew Recre- and euchre at the Renfrew Legion 1 to 4 p.m. ation Department on Age Friendly Community. followed by spaghetti, cost $7. Tickets available Listen and give your input. from Pat 613-649-2756.

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DACA Annual Meeting at 7:15 p.m. Election of Board and Directors All Members Welcome.

Valley Booters line dancing starts at the Horton Community Centre, $70 for a 10 week session, call Val 613-623-7110.

The Golden Age Activity Centre and the Renfrew Public Library invite you to have your picture taken with Green Screen Technology. You can have your picture in front of well known destinations without being there. It all starts at 10 a.m. at the Centre.

APRIL 22 The St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Cobden is hosting a trivia night on at 8 p.m. at the Cobden Legion on Main Street in Cobden. To register call Dale at 613-433-5955.

APRIL 23 OECTA is holding a Trivia Night at the Cobden Legion. All proceeds going to CPAN. For more information and/or to pre-register your team, please contact Jack Rosien at 613-735-0869.

APRIL 24 Ladies Auxiliary cards at the Renfrew Legion, 1 p.m. Cost $8 includes light lunch.

Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club, Highway 41, Griffith will be having their annual Daffodil Tea for Cancer. Starting at 1 p.m. till 3 p.m. $7 per person and all proceeds go the Canadian Cancer Society and stay in our area.

APRIL 25 Eganville & Area Horticultural Society will host a free Trivia Night, and welcomes Baxter Topham-Pitt (owner of The Temperate Garden), back by popular demand, as quiz master. Teams will be chosen at random, come learn from an expert. Laughter guaranteed. Starts at 7 p.m. at the Eganville Legion. Everyone ages 12+ is welcome.

APRIL 19 Canadian Blood Services blood donor clinic at St. Joseph’s High School, in the gymnasium at 835 First St., sponsored by the Renfrew Rotary Club, 1-6 p.m. Book appointments at blood.ca.

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Soup kitchen hosted by St. Joseph’s High School and our Lady of Fatima CWL from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 at Our Lady of Fatima Church hall, 100 Lisgar St. W., use front door entrance.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Corner of Argyle and Patrick, is holding a Spaghetti Supper at 5 p.m.

Cost is $8 per person, $25 for family, children under six free. Tickets are available at the church office or by calling 613-623-3614 or 613433-3959 or 613-432-3062 to reserve tickets.

APRIL 14

Meeting for the McNab Days Scottish Festival at 7 p.m. at the McNab Braeside township office.

Anyone interested in being a part of this great event, vendors, participating, helping out or just having fun is welcome to attend

APRIL 26 Calabogie & District Snowmobile Club annual general meeting 7:30 p.m. at Urban Sport.

Positions to be elected: president and treasurer.

Please bring a chair.

Renfrew Silver Seniors noon lunch at the Renfrew Legion followed by bingo, cost $5. New members welcome only $5 per year to join.

APRIL 15 Next Horton Country Dance Douglas Connection 8 p.m. to midnight.

Hot Time in the Old Town Today Annual Chili Cook -Off. Come taste and vote for your favourite Chili. Cost $8 Time 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Voting closes at 1 p.m. Eganville Seniors Centre 30 Bell St. More info call 613-628-2354.

APRIL 16 The Renfrew Amateur Wrestling Club will have a bottle drive in Renfrew to raise money to send 50-60 children Canada East May 13. Please save liquor, beer and pop cans.

Haley United Church Roast Beef supper from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Cost adults $15 Children six to 12: $7 and five and under free. 613-433-3303 A Celebration on Song and Dance, a fundraiser for the Renfrew Refugee Welcome Group, 2

Come out for a great time and support your local charities.

Socialize with friends and play bingo for a chance to win up to $10,000 at any session.

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Drop by the Golden Age Activity Centre for fitness at 11 followed at 12 noon with a ham and bean lunch for $5. Kerri the Storyteller will present “Canadian Women Who led the Way” at 1 p.m.

Legion. Dance band from 2-4:30 p.m. “Nelson Towns.” Dinner 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost $12 per person. More Information 613-628-2455. Proceeds Melville United Church General Fund.

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