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Town of Renfrew sells post office building for $100,000 TIFFANY LEPACK

Going, going, sold.

At a special council meeting April 3, the Town of Renfrew approved the sale of 249 Raglan St. South (the post office building), to a developer who has a unique plan for the historic landmark.

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The price tag: $100,000 to Rob Thompson Hotels Ltd. All but one councillor around the table was pleased with the sale and the proposed boutique hotel, which they say is sure to drive economic development in the town core.

The hotel would feature eight to nine suites on the upper level of the building and

the post office would stay on the main floor.

“With a heritage building, we take all the best parts from it, the stone and brick, expose it, restore it as best we can and mix it with the modern,” said Thompson in an interview with the Renfrew Mercury on March 29. “It is a fusion of heritage and modern.”

On March 14, 2017 councillors declared the building surplus after hearing a report that the building would need $1,285,000 in repairs, including roof work, heating and air conditioning, electrical upgrades, an elevator and more.

The town has already declared the structure, which features a clock tower, a heri-

tage building and in the sales package there were numerous conditions to keep the historical features intact.

The developer will need to bring it up to code and invest heavily. Some councillors after the meeting estimated the investments to be $1.5 million.

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There’s a new Tiger in town!!

Giant Tiger grand re-opening in Renfrew set for April 28

There is a groundswell of excitement and anticipation in Renfrew, where in only a few short weeks Giant Tiger will be opening the doors on its new location. A larger, brighter, cleaner, more accessible store, and not only is the community excited, but the store owner and his staff are counting the days as well.

“It will be like night and day,” says Renfrew Giant Tiger owner Sandy Brown of the new location versus the current store on Raglan Street.

The 648 O’Brien St. locale opens April 28 with special opening ceremonies and treats for the first customers into the store.

There is much on the agenda for this day of celebration, which begins at 7:30 a.m. when opening ceremonies kick off. Local dignitaries have been invited for the special occasion, Daniel Richer, Ottawa’s Town Crier, as well, there will be an anthem singer, and of course, a very enthusiastic Sandy will be saying a few words. Friendly the Giant Tiger, the official mascot, will be on hand to help with the ribbon cutting which will take place before 8 a.m. when the doors will be opened. The first 200 customers welcomed into the store will be given a Giant Tiger gift card.

Entertainment for children will be featured throughout the day including clowns, mascot performers, Friendly the Giant Tiger will be on hand as well as face painting and more.

A charitable barbecue will begin at 10 a.m. and run to 3 p.m., where those who have built up a hunger can purchase two hot dogs and drink for $2 with all proceeds going to the Renfrew & District Food Bank. And while everyone is hoping for a bright sunny day, if there is rain, rest assured the barbecue will still take place.

The charitable barbecue is not the only opportunity to grab something to nibble on – there will be catered samples of Giant Tiger Meatballs available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for customers to try out.

Slight increase for taxpayers TIFFANY LEPACK tlepack@metroland.com

The average taxpayer in Renfrew will only see their tax bill go up a couple of dollars in 2018.

Renfrew approved its budget on April 3 with an increase of one per cent for the town’s portion of the residential tax bill.

The Renfrew County portion of that, which will go to the county on April 26, is estimated at .9 per cent and the school board section will go down five per cent.

This means, for the average ratepayer, the taxes on a $100,000 home will increase by $3.29 or .2 per cent.

“So that is probably the lowest number in 10 years that I have been standing here doing this.

That’s per $100,000 for each individual residence,” said Keray O’Reilly, Town of Renfrew treasurer.

“It depends on how much their assessed value changed for 2018.”

For a multi residential property with six units or more the increase per $100,000 is $14.88, for commercial property over the same amount there is a decrease of 33 cents and for industrial properties there is also a decrease of $23.

Renfrew Mayor Don Eady is very proud of the budget.

“I think we have our finances in awfully nice shape for the Town of Renfrew and I am pretty proud of this budget,” said Eady.

“I think maybe in four years we have put budgets together I think this is our best in the four years.”

The tax levy, which is tax dollars the town

needs to raise for its own purposes, is $8,362,540.

The budgeted levy increase of $160,300 for 2018 represents a 1.95 per cent increase over the 2017 levy.

This is just under the two per cent increase the town was aiming for.

As well, during 2017, Renfrew benefited from additional taxation revenue of 2.11 per cent due to net assessment growth (new constructions, additions etc.)

In fact the Town of Renfrew was top in the county when it came to growth.

“This year our growth at 2.11 per cent actually put Renfrew on the top of the 17 municipalities which was kind of interesting,” said O’Reilly.

“When the county made a fuss over that I thanked them directly for building the new OPP building in the Town of Renfrew. That certainly contributed a fair bit to the assessment growth.”

The mayor echoed his sentiments.

“Being number one in growth factor in the county of Renfrew that is pretty huge when you look at an extra $164,000 in taxation without having to go to the old taxpayer to look for that money, that is a big deal,” said Eady.

Total expenditures for 2018 are budgeted to be $10,712,215, which is an increase of $426,850 or 4.15 per cent compared to 2017.

Some of the changes include: $40,000 for pavement crack sealing program, increase of $50,000 for capital projects to $1 million, $14,760 increase for the tourism budgeted associated with the new visitors centre, and an increase of $16,800 for the NHA/NHL Museum to provide for accommodation costs.

In the weeks leading up to the grand opening, a frenzy will begin on social media and posts will be featured on the Giant Tiger Facebook page.

The public will be able to get informed on what’s happening for opening day, as well as receive an invitation to the events.

While fresh meat is a big addition for this new Giant Tiger store, there will also be expanded produce and frozen foods, as well as fashion for men, women and children.

This new location is located in a former Staples building. Overall, the store will be 20,000 sq. ft. after an addition of 5,000 was building onto the back of the facility. And while there are more options on the inside of the store, the new location offers more on the outside as well – there will be more parking available for customers. In the current location on Raglan Street, Sandy noted the parking is shared with other businesses and in addition to this, it is difficult to receive trucks during the day.

The O’Brien Street location solves these issues, as well as makes it easier on the staff as well. As it is, inventory has to be shuffled around, and in the more modern facility efficiencies will be found, which the staff are eager to take advantage of.

“Everybody is excited. I get stopped 10 times a day,” Sandy noted of enthusiastic members of the public wanting to know when the new store’s doors will open as they can “hardly wait.”

Sandy is very thankful to the public and his customers. Saying he is grateful to them, “for their years of support, which has given us this opportunity to grow, to better serve them.”

While much more will be offered through the new site, what will not change will be the store spirit, and the commitment to providing each customer with the best deals.

As one of Giant Tiger’s earliest stores, the 12th, Renfrew’s site has served the community since 1973. The business has also made giving back to the community a tradition over the years by donating to the local food bank, as well as to small and large fundraising efforts.

Originally launched in the Byward Market, Ottawa, in 1961, Giant Tiger now has over 240 locations across the country, providing jobs to over 8,000 residents.

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For more information about Giant Tiger please visit www.gianttiger.com or find Giant Tiger on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/GiantTiger/), follow the store on Twitter @GTBoutique as well as on Pinterest and Instagram.

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Full job description is available on our website or at the Township office Please forward your resume to: Allison Holtzhauer, CAO Clerk by mail, fax or email: cao@greatermadawaska.com We thank all applicants and advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of Greater Madawaska is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

Please contact Allison Holtzhauer at 613-752-2222 ext. 207 or at cao@greatermadawaska.com

SO YOU WANT TO RUN FOR COUNCIL? CANDIDATE INFORMATION WORKSHOP

Monday, April 23, 2018 at 7:00 pm Ma-te-way Activity Centre, 1 Ma-te-Way Park Drive, Renfrew ON WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Potential Candidates / Spouse or Partner Anyone interested in learning more about local government This workshop will give you an understanding of Council’s roles and responsibilities, and also explain how duties and responsibilities of public office will impact your life.

Speaker: Fred Dean is a lawyer who acts exclusively for municipalities across Ontario and municipal association.

FREE EVENT - Registration Required.

Please contact Town of Renfrew Deputy Clerk Charkavi to register or for more information at 613-432-4848 or info@renfrew.ca

Post office price tag offensive: Evans Developer plans to invest more than $1 million to turn building into boutique hotel From front page

Coun. Andrew Evans was adamantly opposed to the sale.

He was the lone person who voted against the sale, in a recorded vote, referencing the appraisal study of $635,000. “This council decided to sell it for far less than that, the exact number is $100,000.

“If we pay now the realty fee of $20,000 and the $2,000 for the appraisal we are stuck with a whopping $78,000,” said Evans after the meeting. “That I find is rather offensive.”

Mayor Don Eady says they started talking about selling the building a couple of years ago and wanted a business plan for the sale.

“I can hardly wait to show it to everyone it’s fantastic,” said Eady who also announced Thompson Hotels Ltd. would make a presentation on the proposed hotel in June.

Eady emphasized the downtown is the heartbeat of the town.

“This will increase our heartbeat quite a bit,” said Eady.

His take on the selling price?

“That is the price that will make the business plan work, it is certainly not market value but how do you determine that? At the end of the day, this is great for the Town of Renfrew.”

Coun. Tom Sidney acknowledged there will be some who are not happy with the cost.

“It is a very unique hotel in downtown Renfrew to have maintained and we have protected it,” said Sidney.

“I think it would be absolutely foolish to give this up and we need to take him up on this offer, it is pretty phenomenal.

“We have only had one offer in six months (on the market). If we miss out on this it will be bad business.”

For Sidney it was a matter of conscience.

“This was not a decision we made overnight, it was over a year ago and on the market for six months.

“Yes, we all wish it was millions of dollars but it’s not. The outcome will far exceed that.”

Coun. Arlene Jamieson, who is also the chair of the tourism

and economic development committee, agreed with the sale and the boutique hotel 100 per cent.

“I’ve seen the proposal and it is wonderful,” said Jamieson who has also been in the boutique hotel Thompson Hotels Ltd. has in Kemptville.

“This is economic development at its best, we should be ringing the bells and jumping up and down for this, I am totally in favour of this.”

Reeve Peter Emon admitted he had asked some questions that caused the proposal to be delayed a few months and supported the sale, albeit reluctantly as he would have liked to see the price tag higher as well.

“In reality we won’t get a better offer,” said Emon.

Coun. Mike Coulas noted the decision to sell did not come haphazardly.

“We spent a lot of hours on this, in my eight years in real estate I have never seen so many conditions,” said Coulas. “It is a no brainer at this point and we won’t have to spend the money and they will be a taxpayer.”

Coun. Kate Windle was in favour of the sale.

“It will be great to get rid of some dead weight,” said Windle.

“I’m looking forward to selling it and this new business will be greatly appreciated.”

Kaitlynd Topham, Downtown Business Improvement (BIA) office manager, was also on hand for the vote.

She indicated she could not speak on behalf of the merchants but was pleased with the idea of a boutique hotel.

She called the plan invaluable with the amount of people it would bring downtown.

Eady pointed out if the hotel has 60 per cent occupancy for the year that would bring an additional 2,000 more people to the main street.

“A hotel like this is going to bring people downtown,” said Topham.

“People are going to want to stay in the old post office, so having a beautiful hotel and a beautiful downtown it is only going to do good things for Renfrew,” she added.

LANARK RENFREW HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES ... is seeking Community Members to join our Board Lanark Renfrew Health & Community Services (LRHCS) is a fully accredited charitable organization that provides a broad range of primary health care, health promotion, developmental services and peer support across Lanark and Renfrew Counties.

We are seeking Board Members who have a strong desire and commitment to improving the health and well-being for all members of our community – and especially for those who experience health inequities. This year, our emphasis is on attracting people familiar with community and health issues in Renfrew County, and people who have experience with developmental services in Lanark or Renfrew Counties.

Our Board and Committees meet monthly and make decisions using a formal consensus model. We reduce travel for Board members through the use of technology and by conducting meetings across our region.

To find out more about serving on our Board, please visit our website at www.lrhcs.ca or contact Kara at 613-259-2182 ext 2302 or by email at ksymbolic@nlchc.on.ca . Complete applications must be received by Friday April 27, 2018.

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McNab/Braeside Township Times Upcoming Meetings

April 17 – Regular Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

May 1 – Regular Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

May 8 – Planning Advisory Committee – 7:00 p.m.

May 15 – Regular Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

Nordic Pole Walking – Spring Event

This free event is taking place on April 28, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the Dochart Soccer Fields (278 Duncan Drive, Arnprior).

Rain or Shine, no experience needed.

Instructed by Greg Bellamy, President and Co-Founder of Nordixx Canada Contact Karla to register: 613-623-5756 ext. 232 or kblemkie@mcnabbraeside.com For more information, go to our website at www.mcnabbraeside.com

Waste Site Attendant/Equipment Operator – Part Time Position (20 hours/week)

The Township of McNab/Braeside seeks applications for the above position. Under the general supervision of the Director of Public Works, the Waste Site Attendant/Equipment Operator will be required to operate heavy equipment to spread and compact waste and cover material as well as operate the weight scale and collect tipping fees for waste brought to the site.

Qualifications:

1. Successfully completed O.S.S.D (Grade 12) or equivalent.

2. Experience in the operation of heavy equipment, including bulldozer, track loader, wheel loader and/or other miscellaneous equipment.

3. Experience working with the public and possess excellent communication skills.

4. Demonstrated excellent safety record, ability to meet physical demands of the position.

5. Work schedule will require staff to work during the week and on Saturdays.

A Copy of the full job description can be found on the Township website or at the municipal office Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume clearly marked as to contents to the undersigned by 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 17, 2018 to: Lindsey Lee, CAO/Clerk Township of McNab/Braeside 2508 Russett Drive, Arnprior, Ontario K7S 3G8 llee@mcnabbraeside.com We thank all applicants, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Community Cleanup When: Saturday April 21st, 2018 Where: Municipal Office then Beyond When: 9:00 a.m. until noon Refreshments, snacks, gloves & bags will be provided.

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Renfrew Hydro partners with Ontario AffordAbility Fund Renfrew Hydro is spreading the word about the Affordability Fund, a new Ontario program that supplies free energy-saving products such as ENERGY STAR light bulbs, programmable thermostats, refrigerators, and insulation upgrades to eligible customers to help lower their electricity costs.

“Customers on fixed or lower incomes who don’t qualify for other energy assistance programs and can’t afford to upgrade to more energy-efficient products but want to lower their home energy costs are encouraged to get in touch with the Affordability

Fund by calling 1-855-494-3863 or by filling out the contact form at www.affordabilityfund.org,” said Renfrew Hydro’s president Bill Nippard.

“The first contact with the Affordability Fund has to be made by you.”

Nippard will visit a number of local groups in the next month to provide more information on the program.

There are three levels of support up to a maximum value of $15,000.

That will depend on your net income, your average energy bill, and if your name appears on

your hydro bill.

It doesn’t matter whether you own or rent or live in a house or an apartment.

Individuals who qualify for the Home Assistance Program, the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program, and the Ontario Electricity Support Program aren’t eligible for support under the Affordability Fund.

For example, if your total household income is $45,334 after tax and your annual hydro bill is $2,000, you may be eligible for up to $4,500 in energy-efficient upgrades.

“After you have contacted the

Affordability Fund by telephone or the internet, an Affordability Fund representative will call you back to ask you about basic information such as your net income and your average electricity bill to determine eligibility.

Eligibility is subject to verification by Renfrew Hydro. Once eligibility and the level of support is confirmed, Renfrew Hydro is responsible for providing you with the products in 2018,” said Mr. Nippard.

In Level 1, you may receive a home energy kit and products such as a block heater timer, smart power bar, efficient shower

heads, aerators, hot water pipe insulation, and LED light bulbs.

In Level 2, you may receive an in-home visit from a Renfrew Hydro home energy advisor, a home energy plan and upgrades to Energy Star appliances such as a refrigerator, freezer, window air conditioner, dehumidifier, and/ or programmable thermostats.

In Level 3, which is specifically for those who heat with electricity, you may receive an in-home visit from a Renfrew Hydro energy advisor, a home energy plan and upgrades that may include heat pumps, attic and wall insulation, and draft proofing.

Renfrew Hydro will be holding presentations followed by questions and answers at different locations in the community.

If your organization is interested in having a presentation, please call Renfrew Hydro at 613-432-4884.

Presentations Thursday, April 12 — 1 p.m., Renfrew Golden Age Club, 212 Raglan St.S. Tuesday, April 17 — noon-1:30 p.m., RCAF 164 Argyle St. S. Tuesday, April 24 — 10:30 a.m., Renfrew and Area Seniors Home Support board room, 214 Raglan St. S. Tuesday, May 1 at 7 p.m. at the Renfrew Public Library, 13 Railway Ave. Nippard will also appear on the Seniors in our Communities Radio show with Marion Eidsness on 98.7 Valley Heritage Radio.

AffordAbility Fund is a trademark of Affordability Fund Trust, used under license. The Affordability Fund is run by the Affordability Fund Trust and supported by funding from the Government of Ontario.

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Renfrew Hydro president Bill Nippard will be appearing at a number of locations to talk about the Affordability Fund, a new Ontario program that supplies free energy-saving products such as ENERGY STAR light bulbs, programmable thermostats, refrigerators, and insulation upgrades to eligible customers to help lower their electricity costs.

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OPP continue to deal with impaired drivers On Sunday, April 1 at about 3:30 p.m. officers from the Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint of an erratic driver on Highway 17 near Cobden. Police located the suspect vehicle and observed it cross over the centre line into oncoming traffic. The vehicle was stopped and the female driver was found to be under the influence of drugs. She failed a standard field sobriety test and was arrested for impaired driving. Following further tests conducted by a drug recognition expert officer at the detachment she was charged. A 37-year-old Pembroke female was charged with impaired driving. She was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on May 2. Const. Dave Peace led the investigation.

On Sunday April 1 at about 4:52 p.m. a vehicle was stopped for speeding on Burnstown Road in McNab/ Braeside. The driver had been drinking and following breath tests and an investigation a 52-year-old man from McNab/Braeside was charged with: driving over 80mgs, driving while disqualified, driving while under suspension, using licence plates not authorized, driving without a currently validated permit, failing to surrender proof of insurance and failing to surrender a vehicle permit. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on May 2 for the criminal charges and issued a summons for traffic court in Renfrew on May 18 for the provincial offences. Const. Jason Golds led the investigation.

On Monday April 2 at 9:45 p.m. officers were conducting RIDE spot checks on Bruce Street when they observed a vehicle turn into a private drive in an attempt to avoid the RIDE. Officers stopped the vehicle and spoke to the male and female occupants. The male admitted he had been driving and had been drinking so turned to avoid the officers. He then moved to the passenger seat, attempting to avoid charges. Following an investigation and breath tests at the detachment a male, 36, of McNab/Braeside Township was charged with impaired driving, driving over 80mgs and possession of a schedule 1 drug (cocaine). He was released on a promise to appear in court May 2. He was also charged under the Highway Traffic Act with 2 counts of driving while under suspension. He was issued a summons to appear in traffic court in Renfrew on April 27. Const. Mathieu McLaren led the investigation.

Domestic violence Arnprior and Renfrew officers investigated six domestic disputes during the past week. One male was charged with three counts of assault and one count of fail to comply with a probation order and one male was charged with domestic mischief and fail to comply with an undertaking. No other criminal offences were alleged. If you or someone you know is living in or involved in an abusive relationship help is available. Contact Bernadette McCann House 24/7 for support, advice or the safety of a shelter at 1-800-267-4930. The Women’s Sexual Assault Centre of Renfrew County is also available 24/7 for information and support at 1-800-663-3060. In emergencies call 9-1-1.

Sexual assault On Monday, April 2 an adult female reported historical sexual assaults which had occurred over several years in Admaston/Bromley Township. The suspect was known to the victim and charges are pending against an adult male.

Const. Kyle Mask is leading the investigation.

RIDE Spot Checks On Saturday March 31 at about 2:05 p.m. officers were conducting RIDE spot checks on Opeongo Road in the Township of Admaston/Bromley. Officers stopped a vehicle with an expired validation sticker, and the driver advised his licence was also expired. A 41-year-old male of Minden Hills Township was charged with driving without a licence and driving without a currently validated permit. The vehicle was towed from the scene as there was no other licenced driver available to drive the vehicle.

Mischief A window in a home on Elgin Avenue in Renfrew was

broken overnight March 31-April 1. It is believed a rock was thrown at the home. There are no suspects at this time.

All four tires on a vehicle were slashed in Renfrew overnight March 31-April 1. The vehicle was in a driveway on Sixth Street at the time.

charges on a credit card after booking and paying for a driving test online. The victim contacted the Ministry of Transportation who had no record of their test. Drivers are encouraged to ensure they are dealing with the ministry directly to book and pay for road tests.

Thefts The OPP in Renfrew investigated two thefts from unlocked vehicles during the past week.

Sunglasses were the only items stolen. At least six other residents in the area reported their vehicle rummaged through but nothing stolen. All vehicles involved were in the White Lake area at the time. Motorists are encouraged to lock their vehicles overnight, and remove valuables so thieves are not tempted to steal items in plain view. Remember, lock it or lose it.

Stunt driving charge On March 31 at 5:14 p.m. Const. Mark Cranford was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 17 near Bruce Street in Horton Township. A black pickup truck was observed travelling westbound at an extremely high rate of speed. The vehicle was locked on radar traveling in excess of 50 km above the posted 90 km/ hr speed limit. The vehicle was stopped and the male driver was subsequently charged with stunt driving. A 41-year-old male from Petawawa was issued a summons for traffic court in Renfrew.

Fraud He was also issued a seven-day licence suspenA victim reported having unauthorized sion and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

JILL ALEXANDER PAINT CLASS – SPRING FLING TULIPS

www.renfrew.ca VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION WEEK April 15-21, 2018

Bring a little colour into your life with this paint class! No experience needed. Get in touch with Jill to register!

Tuesday, April 17, Recreation Centre – 6:15-8:45 pm Monday, April 23, Ma-te-way Activity Centre – 1:00 – 3:30 pm Contact Jill to register at jill@jillalexander.ca

2018 LEAF AND YARD WASTE CURBSIDE REMOVAL SCHEDULE The Spring leaf and yard waste removal service will be provided for three weeks commencing the week of April 9th, April 23rd and May 7th.

RENFREW COUNTY 55+ GAMES Coming May 2018 Registration Deadline: April 25, 2018 For More information call 613-628-1272

BILL BAKER PAINT CLASS

Saturday, April 14th Recreation Centre, 10:30am – 2:30pm Pre-registration required.

COMMUNITY GARDEN Want to plant vegetables but don’t have space in your yard?

Would you like to grow your own food, but the space is too shady? Join the Community Garden! The garden is located at Oddfellows Park and each person has their own 10 x 10 gardening plot to grow their fruits, vegetables or flowers. The Renfrew Rotary Club garden shed enables the group to keep basic garden tools onsite. If you would like more information or would like to join the group, contact Jo-anne Caldwell at jcaldwell@renfrew.ca or call 613-432-3131.

The Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting letters of interest and resumes in the following fields: • • • • •

Personal Training Group Fitness Gymnastics Early Childhood Education Child/Youth Sports

If you have an interest in any of the above, and are keen to share your knowledge and skills, we want to hear from you!

Email jcaldwell@renfrew.ca for more information.

Note: The pick up for the SPRING service will begin on the Monday of each week.

CANDIDATE INFORMATION WORKSHOP Monday April 23, 2018 at 7:00 pm Ma-te-Way Activity Centre 1 Ma-te-Way Park Drive, Renfrew ON K7V 4J4

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: • Potential Candidates • Spouse or Partner • Anyone interested in learning more about local government This workshop will give you an understanding of Council’s roles and responsibilities. It will also explain how duties and responsibilities of public office will impact your life.

Speaker: Fred Dean is a lawyer who acts exclusively for municipalities across Ontario and municipal associations.

FREE EVENT – Registration Required.

Please contact Deputy Clerk Charkavi to register or for more information at 613-432-4848 or info@renfrew.ca

TENNIS REGISTRATION To be held at the

RECREATION CENTRE Friday, April 13 • 7:00 – 9:00 Saturday, April 14 • 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Town Hall 613-432-4848 • Recreation Centre 613-432-3131 • Development & Works 613-432-8166 • Fire Hall 613-432-4962 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, April 12, 2018 5

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Mackay Manor seeks support for women’s addiction facility TIFFANY LEPACK tlepack@metroland.com

Mackay Manor (MM) is demanding financial support from the provincial government for a new Women’s Residential Addiction Facility in Renfrew County.

Along with Bernadette McCann House, Mackay Manor officials are set to launch a petition “seeking support from the people of Renfrew County to demand that the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Fund a Women’s Residential Addiction Program.”

MM has been in existence since 1975 in Renfrew, serving close to 4,000 male clients.

There have been discussions since 1987 to have a women’s treatment centre and they came close to having one in Horton in 2013 but were unable to secure a letter of intent for funding.

Tom Carroll, executive director of MM, knows the time is now for a treatment centre.

“The longer we wait the more people are going to die,” said Carroll.

MM gives priority to clients living in the county but as it is provincially funded, the centre helps people from all over Ontario.

On the flip side of that, the latest research MM has conducted shows in an 18-month period 160 women had been referred out of the county for treatment to Ottawa, Toronto, Brockville or North Bay. Leigh Sweeney, executive director at Bernadette McCann House, said a women’s centre is needed because this service is not available in Renfrew County. Women need something closer because once they leave the county it becomes complicated, she said.

“Many women who require that service have to leave the county and that means leaving their kids. That means they have to make choices and usually that means staying with their kids so it’s not successful that way. And we have one for men and we need one for women,” said Sweeney. “It is an issue in the county, addictions are very prevalent and they affect kids, and going forward in our community, we need to look out for one another and to me this is a great example of that.”

Carroll is encouraging people to sign the petition and do more to show support for the new centre.

“We are going to ask the people of Renfrew County to write letters to their MPP demand-

ing that the government fund this program for women,” said Carroll. “There is a real lack of interest from the ministry to give annualized funding to programs. They are fine with onetime funding but they don’t want to commit to annualized funding.”

To combat this lack of enthusiasm from the government and the Local Health Integration Network, Carroll says they are trying a different strategy with the petition and the letter writing campaign.

“We need the people, we need to come in the other way and have the taxpayer and the people of Renfrew County demand now that they support this service,” said Carroll, who also wants to raise $250,000 to prove this point even further.

Things are falling into place to get a new centre off of the ground after an anonymous benefactor purchased the Deacon House at 358 Pembroke St. E. The building has 14 bedrooms and is 9,000 square feet.

“It purely coincidence, last summer I was asked to go and look at this empty building … the owner said do you have any ideas and I said absolutely I got ideas,” said Carroll.

He would not disclose how much the building cost but is very grateful it was purchased on their behalf last summer.

“That’s someone who is very interested in helping the people of Renfrew County and they recognize the fact that there is a lack and a big gap of services for women,” said Carroll. “We went ‘Wow, maybe this is going to happen and we will be able to get our women’s treatment centre after all.’ ” The organizations have secured a funding agreement with Infrastructure Ontario to help with the $1 million cost to transform the building but officials are now focused with getting community support. Now they just need the letter of funding intent from the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. The goal is to have it open in 2020.

Another recent change, a former fee-for-service addiction treatment centre located in Pembroke, has become available as well.

Carroll’s goal is to have two buildings in Pembroke: one as a treatment centre and the other will be an ongoing support building.

The vision with the new centre would also include a Hub for Women’s Addiction and Mental Health needs in Renfrew County.

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A nation in mourning

It’s unbelievable. Unfathomable. Horrific.

The stories and photos coming out of Saskatchewan following Friday’s deadly crash that claimed 15 lives and injured 14 others from the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team have been nothing short of mind-numbing.

The players on this junior hockey team, 17 to 21 years of age, their coaching and support staff, could have been anyone, on any bus, in smalltown Canada.

It wasn’t long ago members of Renfrew’s own junior hockey team gathered in hospital and at churches and funeral homes following a tragic crash that killed two players and injured two others. That experience underscored for us the incredible healing power of community.

As we get to know the people of Humboldt, the pain and suffering of a nation is front and centre.

Our junior hockey teams, or minor hockey teams for that matter, it could have been them.

It’s not like we haven’t thought about that already, and perhaps that’s why it’s been so easy for Canada to come together as a nation – it’s what we do. We support each other, through tragedies like this. We offer money, food, condolences, floral tributes, our hearts, thoughts, and our prayers.

“Hockey is a community, no matter where we play,” said one local coach and hockey dad. “It’s not just a sport, it’s who we are.”

Local condolences are pouring in. The #putyoursticksout campaign saw numerous families and agencies pay tribute with sticks placed outside doors. Teams and officials paid tribute with unity circles in rinks. Students are wearing their jerseys to school April 12 in honour of the victims. The Humboldt Broncos GoFundMe page has reached over $6 million and the money keeps coming. The Town of Arnprior announced Monday night it will donate to the cause.

To the families of the victims, may you continue to find strength in the rally of the nation.

Please keep these guys, and their families in your thoughts and prayers: Glen Doerksen, 59, (bus driver); Darcy Haugan, 42 (coach); Mark Cross, 27, (assistant coach); Tyler Bieber, 29, (play-by-play announcer); Brody Hinz, 18 (radio stats guy); Logan Schatz, 20; Jaxon Joseph, 20; Stephen Wack, 21; Adam Herold, 16; Logan Hunter, 18; Logan Boulet, 21; Evan Thomas, 18, Conner Lukan, 21, Jacob Leicht, 19, and Parker Tobin, 18. And to the man who drove the transport, and survived – we’re thinking of you and your family, too.

This community needs a swimming pool To the editor: Recreation is an investment in the health of a community. This community cannot afford to continue on this current trajectory.

Your community physicians are deeply concerned. The lack of investment in the past has come back to haunt our community.

With no community health centre, including a pool, we have chosen to ignore what is important for the recovery and growth of this region.

Compared to the province of Ontario, Renfrew County has higher rates of heart disease (5.5 per cent vs. 4.2 per cent), diabetes (5.9 per cent vs. 5.6 per cent), hypertension (16.7 per cent vs.

14.7 per cent), adult obesity (20.6 per cent vs. 15.5 per cent), and most shockingly, a more than 10 per cent higher rate of obese

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and overweight youth (34.8 per cent in Renfrew County vs. 24 per cent provincially!). We are quickly heading in a direction of becoming a sick and immobilized community. Something needs to be done to turn this trend around.

The presence of a pool will not cure what ails us overnight. If our residents are too unwell to be a part of the economy, the skills development and expansion of other community resources will be for nothing.

The health of our community cannot be judged on a balance sheet of revenue and expenses, but our collective health does have a price. Investment to restore and keep our population healthy costs money, but it is nowhere near as costly as an aging, obese and diabetic population. Municipal leadership requires invest-

ments in services like police, fire and in recreation.

How will this community afford to build such an amenity?

Perhaps the department of recreation could follow the ingenuity of our own local hospital. Despite continued funding cuts from the Ministry of Health, Renfrew Victoria Hospital has continued to expand and stay on top of the changing demands.

Last month’s “Grand Rounds” section of this newspaper featured yet another story of more than $3 million in government funded programs for upgrades to hospital infrastructure. This is just one small example of the many programs our hospital has taken advantage of.

To build this pool, in a financially sound way, we need to get creative. With the rise of a child-

hood obesity epidemic and lack of long-term care beds, the government is very interested in creating ways to get both youth and seniors active. Grants are available; we need to find and secure them.

Or will we wait until it is too late for the children and seniors of Renfrew and health-care costs dwarf what this community pool and health centre would be worth right now? Let us be the generation that actually gets our members moving and turn our health outcomes around.

Respectfully, Dr. Angela Varrin, on behalf of Drs. Arcand, Avelino, Beimers, Bodig, Buxton, Clarke, DeJesus, DiPaolo, Joseph, Krajewski, Langlois, MacDonald, Nemani, Radke and Wang

Expensive commodities should not be priority

To the editor: As I walked from Toronto Dominion Bank to Giant Tiger a few days ago, I was saddened to pass four empty stores. For some reason I began to think about the two very expensive commodities that have been the subject of bitter dispute for many years.

One, the new ice pad, is supposed to be operational by the end of this year, and the other contentious issue, the new aquatic facility, will probably take shape circa 2023. I am very sure that if Kathleen Wynne has her spendthrift way, both will be equipped with goldplated amenities. My thoughts were rudely interrupted by a youth pedalling his bike behind me on the sidewalk. If I had not veered to my left to avoid tripping over one of the many potholes we could have collided.

This made me once again deplore the shocking state of our sidewalks and main roads. I have heard my friends complain, not too politely, of damage that can be the result of driving under these conditions.

Please, can we not for once, get our priorities straight?

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Giants frequent local waters MICHAEL RUNTZ Nature’s Way

When it comes to animals, our species has always been impressed by size.

Big mammals like moose attract considerably more attention than do mice.

People journey to foreign continents to see elephants and giraffes while few would walk a block to see a snowshoe hare or a red squirrel. And birds as large as eagles never fail to elicit excitement when sparrows and their kin bring only yawns.

Perhaps it is their size that draws our eye to great blue herons, now just returning from their winter retreats.

Five feet tall and owning a wingspan that exceeds six feet, herons are among the largest birds on this continent. Yet, while the sighting of an eagle always seems noteworthy, few people mention with great excitement an encounter with a great blue heron.

Perhaps that’s because herons are far commonly encountered than are eagles. We see them on creeks, rivers, and shallow bays of lakes. We often see them flying over highways, their long necks folded back into an S and their long legs sticking out behind as their ponderous wing beats carry them slowly through the air. In spring and summer, herons seem ubiquitous.

Still, they are fascinating birds.

Their long legs serve them well as they stalk frogs and fish in shallow water. Their spear-like bills snatch (not spear) fish and other prey, which can include voles, chipmunks, snakes, frogs, and occasionally other birds.

Meals are swallowed whole but sometimes a few whacks are required to subdue fish with spiny fins before they are swallowed. Prey is located visually and herons have remarkable patience in standing still until something of interest moves below them. When it does, they slowly lean forward, cocking their neck for a rapid thrust. When it shoots out, the head vanishes below the water’s surface for a second or two, reappearing most times with a small fish clenched in the bill.

Like all birds, herons spend a lot of time keeping their feathers in good order for they not only keep their owners warm and dry but also allow them to impress the opposite sex. During the breeding season, great blue herons sport long, thin, white ornamental feathers on the back of their head (occipital plumes), breast (pectoral plumes), and shoulder region (scapular plumes). More than a dozen courtship displays have been described, with many of these involving the plumes.

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Although they are one of the largest birds in our area, Great Blue Herons usually eat small prey, such as this Golden Shiner. in which an unmated male extends his neck and erects his neck plumes, and the “snap display” in which a heron erects its head, neck, and breast plumes and lowers its head, loudly clapping its bill together with its neck stretched out straight.

In addition to making sound, herons use their bills to clean their feathers, adding waterproofing secretions acquired from a gland above their tail. But their bills cannot reach their head and upper neck so herons

use their feet, employing a special comb located on their middle toe.

Herons might be impressive to see but apart from bill clacking, they make few sounds apart from hoarse squawks.

When you are this big, who needs a voice to impress?

The Nature email is mruntz@start.ca Michael Runtz is a long-time columnist who teaches natural history and ornithology at Carleton University.

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GRAND ROUNDS Retiring Foundation Director acknowledges incredible support What started out as a desire to volunteer turned into the final phase of her career for retiring Foundation Executive Director Barb Desilets. One of the founding members of the RVH Golf Classic, she will be behind the committee for the 20th anniversary event this year as she retires from a successful term with the RVH Foundation.

“We have been so fortunate to have Barb in the leadership role at the Foundation,” notes Jim Lemenchick, Foundation Chair. “Under her direction, programs were developed that will last for years to come, ensuring the hospital’s capital needs will continue to be met. We wish Barb every success in her well-earned retirement.”

Randy Penney, RVH President & CEO, also thanked Barb for all of her contributions to the Foundation and the hospital. “In addition to her role in the Foundation, Barb has been an active member of our Senior Management Team. She brought passion, energy and a wonderful sense of humour. Her presence will indeed be missed. On behalf

of both organizations, I would like to thank Barb for ten plus years of dedicated service.”

For her part, Desilets states, “It is difficult to put into words what this experience has meant. I can tell you that I leave with feelings of pride and satisfaction, but most of all appreciation for the opportunity. Working alongside the RVH team to support the healthcare needs of our community has been very meaningful. Together with the support of so many, I have been part of accomplishments from implementation of CT service to innovative concepts like the Healing Garden project to the largest expansion in RVH history under I Choose RVH. I can’t begin to name the partners, corporations, supporters, volunteers, staff, physicians, management and boards who have contributed in so many ways during my term, but extend a huge thank you to all. I will continue to be an advocate for RVH and encourage our community to do the same as you are, making a difference at RVH. I wish the Foundation continued success and thank you to everyone once again.”

Top left: Barb Desilets (third from right) with the 2007 RVH Golf Classic Committee; top right: 2014 new signage; left: Randy Penney, RVH CEO, Jim Lemenchick, RVH Foundation Chair, and Barb Desilets at the 2017 Tree of Lights event.

For more information, contact the Foundation at 613-432-4851 ext. 263 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, April 12, 2018 9

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

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

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

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

Everyone is welcome

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

-- THE RENFREW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH --

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

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

Pool would help improve health of citizens To the editor: This letter is a response to Coun.

Kate Windle’s letter, ‘Renfrew councillor weighs in on swimming pool issue,’ which appeared in the March 29 Renfrew Mercury.

I was dismayed to read the recent letter from Kate Windle. As an elected official representing the citizens of Renfrew, it is important to be factual, non-intimidating, non-fear mongering, all inclusive and objective. Using

------------ THE SALVATION ARMY -----------8 Argyle St. at Munroe Corps Officer/Pastor SUNDAY SERVICE 10 a.m.

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

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

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

All are welcome

----- ST. JAMES LUTHERAN CHURCH ----66 Elgin St. E. Sunday Worship 8:45am Pastor Norine Gullins

one-off examples to illustrate that something is not working is not statistically significant. We can all use one-off examples to illustrate what we want to prove if we so desire. Let us stick to facts and statistically significant results.

In 2010 the Town of Renfrew paid $65,000 not just for a survey, as Coun.

Windle suggests, but an in-depth assessment by an objective third-party consulting firm (available to all onREQUEST FOR SUPPLIER QUALIFICATIONS RFSQ #2018-12

THE RCDSB IS ISSUING A REQUEST FOR SUPPLIER QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE PREQUALIFICATION OF GENERAL CONTRACTORS FOR RENOVATIONS AT RENFREW COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE (RENFREW) AND FELLOWES HIGH SCHOOL (PEMBROKE).

The Request for Supplier Qualification documents are available by visiting the RCDSB Bids & Tenders webpage at rcdsb.bidsandtenders.ca.

Emailed submissions, clearly labeled RFSQ #2018-12, will be received before 2:00:00 PM, MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2018 and shall be submitted via email to Peggy Fiebig, Purchasing Agent at purchasing@rcdsb.on.ca The Renfrew County District School Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all submissions. Highest scoring or any submission not necessarily accepted.

REQUEST FOR TENDER CONTRACT NO. PWC-2018-09

REHABILITATION OF COUNTY STRUCTURE B110 (CAPTAIN CHRISTOPHER BELL BRIDGE)

------ ST. PAUL’S ANGLICAN CHURCH -----96 Argyle at Patrick Phone 613-432-3062 Third Sunday after Easter Holy Communion 10:30AM Rev. Mavis Brownlee

Connected to your community

SEALED TENDERS on forms supplied by the County of Renfrew Public Works & Engineering Department, will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, 2018 for the Rehabilitation of County Structure B110 (Captain Christopher Bell Bridge), located on County Road 1 (River Road) 2.6 km East of County Road 20 (Castleford Road) in the Township of Horton.

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

line).

Fact 1, the $65,000 master plan survey said the majority of residents (61 per cent) supported a minimum one per cent tax raise to help pay for a new recreation facility, with a new indoor pool being the preferred facility.

Fact 2, the pool was estimated to be used by 3,700 households in the town and generate 70,000 visits/year.

Fact 3, the conclusion was that “a new indoor pool should be Renfrew’s highest priority future recreation facility, the importance of an indoor pool is consistent across all demographic subgroups.”

In contrast, the data reveals that the demand for increased ice time comes mainly from the 800 existing arena users, of which only 430 are residents of the Town of Renfrew.

Why are we continuing to do more costly surveys when we already have one prepared by a very objective group that has outlined all these facts?

Why are we continuing to debate the pros and cons of a pool in our community? I think it is time to take the bull by the horns and get on with it (a phrase my farming father from this community used).

In regards to skating as being a safe recreational sport for older individuals, the fact is that there is a risk of falls which carries with it devastating consequences in the elderly.

Hip fractures are life threatening in the elderly population (mortality rates of 37.5 per cent in men, 28.2 per cent in women within one year of sustaining a hip fracture, Jiang et al 2009).

As physicians we need to ensure our patients safety, we need to look at risk versus benefits, and we need to advocate for our patients in terms of what is safe and effective exercise op-

tions for them.

Also, please note that Renfrew’s population of over 60 years is 27 per cent (compared to provincial average of 18 per cent) and the Ministry of Finance projects that the Town of Renfrew population aged 65-plus will increase by 109 per cent by the year 2026.

It is a known fact that pool time and swimming is very beneficial for our joints, puts no weight stress on arthritic joints, is a good exercise for young and old, male and female, ablebodied and handicapped, has many health benefits, requires only a bathing suit to participate, and is therefore very affordable by low income families.

As physicians we are health educators. We are already addressing nutrition, daily activities, regular rest, preventive options to prevent ill health, but we are stymied when we have no access for our patients in terms of facilities where it is safe to exercise, that is all inclusive, benefits young and old, and low-income families.

Let’s get together and try to obtain facilities that are much more inclusive in terms of who can participate, facilities that would benefit an even larger percentage of our population, and has been shown to have so many health benefits.

Let us work together for access and wellness for our entire population.

This is an election year, become proactive and find out if the candidates you are voting for share your vision and your values, and vote accordingly.

Dr. Mary Ann Beimers Note: the assessment by Clem Pelot Consulting from May 2010 can be accessed at http://www.renfrew.ca

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

Electronic PDF files of the plans, specifications and tender form are free of charge for registered bidders.

Hard copy plans, Specifications and Tender forms may be obtained from the Department for a non-refundable fee of One Hundred ($100) Dollars.

A public tender opening will be held immediately following closing time.

Fax submissions or any other electronic submissions are not acceptable.

The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted and the County reserves the right to award any portion of this tender.

For further information please contact: Laura Gonu Secretary II-Infrastructure pwtenders@countyofrenfrew.on.ca

Taylor Hanrath Infrastructure Coordinator thanrath@countyofrenfrew.on.ca

9 International Drive Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5 Phone: 613-732-4353 • Toll Free: 800-273-0183 10 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, April 12, 2018

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The McEachen family in Douglas is among those who paid tribute to those killed and injured in the weekend crash between a tractor trailer and a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos Junior A hockey team. People across the country left hockey sticks outside their doors in tribute.

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AUCTION SALE for Danny and Sharon Bowes Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 10:00 a.m.

3467 Queen’s Line, Foresters Falls, Ontario Tractors, backhoe/loader, hay elevator, plow, harrows, discs, gates, power tools.

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Tune to 98.7FM Valley Heritage - Thurs. noon for Barnyard Breakdown.

Sundays: Sheila Show 7-10 a.m.

Visit www.revelstewart.com for listing and photos.

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Auction Sale Saturday April 14 at 11:00 a.m. for Daniel & Margaret Aubert, 699 Humphries Rd, Renfrew, Ont Off Hwy 17 at Renfrew onto Castleford Rd, to Humphries Rd, signs posted.

Case IH 5220 Maxxum tractor, with quick attach 510 loader, 4WD, cab; JD 7020 articulating tractor, 2 sets of remotes, 3 pth; IH 1486 tractor, 2WD, cab, 3 pth; Belarus T-420 tractor, with KMW loader, 3 pth; ZTS ND fork-lift, diesel, 2WD, 20’ lift; IH 5100 seed drill; White 271 disc; Case IH SBX540 square baler; NH 320 square baler; NH 495 haybine; NH 258 roll bar rake; JD 6600 combine, 2WD, diesel, with JD 213 grain head; 2 King grain trailers; Buhler Farm King 851 grain auger; NH 1034 Stackline bale wagon; farm machinery; tools; approx 50 round bales; approx 600 small square bales, 1st cut; approx 1500 small square bales, 2nd cut; approx 700 small square bales of straw; and misc farm items TERMS: CASH OR CHEQUE WITH ID

• SaleS & InStallatIonS • DeSIgn Call for a free estimate.

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Please, join Food Banks Canada and help feed your neighbours today Royal Canadian Air Force Association - 433 (Champlain) Wing 164 Argyle Street South, Renfrew, ON K7V 1T5 Office: 432-4485 Lounge: 432-9155 E-Mail: afac433wing@yahoo.com

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Estate of SHIRLEY KATHLEEN HICKEY CHAPESKI deceased.

ALL PERSONS having claims against the Estate of Shirley Kathleen Hickey Chapeski late of the Village of Douglas, in the County of Renfrew, who died on or about the 21st day of March, 2018, are hereby notified to send particulars of same to the undersigned Solicitors for the Estate Trustee, duly verified on or before the 26th day of April, 2018, after which date the Estate will be distributed, with regard only to claims of which the undersigned will have notice, and the undersigned will not be liable to any person of whose claim they shall not then have notice.

DATED this 29th day of March, 2018 Gallagher & Inglis Professional Corporation Barristers & Solicitors 33 Renfrew Ave. E. Renfrew, Ontario K7V 2W6 Solicitors for the Estate Trustees

Lawn Care/Grounds Maintenance and Snow Removal Request for Quotation (RFQ) Bonnechere Manor invites quotations for Lawn Care/ Grounds Maintenance and Snow Removal for the period of May 1, 2018 to April 30, 2019.

Requirements: • Priority Service • 24-hours per day availability • Scope of Work listed in the Request for Quotation BM-2018-01 • The operator must show evidence of adequate liability insurance and appropriate W.S.I.B. Coverage for their staff while under contract to Bonnechere Manor Mandatory Site Visit April 16, 2018 at 10:00 am and the RFQ-2018-01 will be available at this time. Please register by emailing djohnston@countyofrenfrew.on.ca or calling 613-433-8305.

The lowest or any quote will not necessarily be accepted.

RFQs will be accepted until 2:00 pm, April 25, 2018.

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Election workshop in Renfrew April 23 Get the political signs and slogans ready.

The next municipal election will be held on Monday, Oct. 22. Nominations open May 1 and close July 27, so if you want to run, it’s time to start thinking about it.

To prepare for the upcoming election season the municipalities of Arnprior, McNab/Braeside, Greater Madawaska, Horton, Bonnechere Valley and Whitewater Region are joining together for a special presentation.

“So you want to run for council?” is a candidate information workshop that will be held on April 23 at 7 p.m. at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre in Renfrew.

“This should be considered a must for those individuals wanting to better understand the roles and responsibilities of being a member of council, the expectations of being in office, and the key legislative framework that directs the governance and administration of municipal governments,” said Kim Bulmer, Renfrew town clerk, in an email on the event.

The workshop is aimed at potential

candidates, spouse/partner and anyone interested in learning more about local government.

It will touch on a number of key topics: municipal powers, roles/responsibilities, public’s role in local government, difference between governance and administration, municipal conflict of interest/other personal responsibilities and the impact on family life.

The night will also feature lawyer Fred Dean as the keynote speaker.

He acts exclusively for municipalities across Ontario and municipal associations.

“Mr. Dean is a well-known expert in municipal law and governance and shares his knowledge and passion by facilitating workshops for the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and through his own company, Amberley Gavel Ltd.,” said Bulmer.

“In addition to being a solicitor, (he) has also served as an appointed official in the role of city clerk for the City of Sudbury for 23 years.”

This is a free event, however registration is required.

For more information or to sign up contact deputy clerk Jennifer Charkavi at 613-432-4848 or via email: info@ renfrew.ca.

OVTA announces tourism award finalists The Ottawa Valley Tourist Association is excited to announce the finalists for the 2018 Ottawa Valley Tourism Awards.

The OVTA received nominations from across the Valley. A judging panel made up of members of the board of directors and a representative of the warden of the County of Renfrew will be tasked with the challenge of selecting a winner for each category.

“The Ottawa Valley Tourism Awards are an annual celebration of the most dedicated, creative and supportive tourism partners in the Ottawa Valley,” says OVTA communications co-ordinator Lauren McIllfaterick.

“The quality of nominations received this year is outstanding. I don’t envy the judges who have the hard job of selecting only one winner per category!”

The finalists for the Marilyn Alexander Tourism Champion of the Year Award are: Bob Peltzer and Teresa Hebb.

This year’s Business of Distinction finalists are: Whitewater Brewing Co. Valley Cycle Tours and the Renfrew County ATV Club.

In the Special Event of the Year category, the finalists are: the Upper

Ottawa River Race & Paddle Festival, Renfrew’s Frewtober Craft Beer & Food Truck Festival, Cavestock — A Subterranean Concert Series, Ontario Festival of Small Halls and the Paddle & Fiddle the Bonnechere.

Award winners will be announced at the annual Ottawa Valley Tourism Conference and OVTA annual general meeting on Monday, April 30, at Santa Fe Southwestern Grill in downtown Renfrew. Tickets start at $55 to attend the full-day conference, or free if only attending the tourism awards ceremony or the annual general meeting portion. Full conference details, including registration information, can be found at www.OttawaValley.

Travel or by calling 613-732-4346.

The OVTA is the official destination marketing organization for the Upper Ottawa Valley and proudly represents more than 235 tourism businesses, comprised of attractions and events, accommodation, dining and retail establishments, craft breweries, rafting companies and outfitters, artists and galleries, and municipalities, as well as media and industry suppliers. The OVTA is supported by the County of Renfrew, Renfrew County municipalities and the City of Pembroke.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Upon 4. Roman Statesman 8. A protective covering worn over the face 10. Perfected 11. British school 12. Colored with red powder 13. Tivoli 15. What bowlers hope to knock down 16. Finnish lake 17. Damaged regions of tissue 18. World-renowned guitarist 21. Political action committee 22. Oxygen reduction system 23. Part of a circle 24. Italian monk’s title 25. Kidney problem (abbr.)

26. One point east (clockwise) of due north 27. Home to a world famous bay 34. Mollusk 35. Large nest of a bird of prey

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A solid week is ahead for you, Aries.

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LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you are full of clever ideas that you are eager to share with coworkers and people at home. Pace yourself so you don’t overwhelm others with information.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, a very fast-paced week is ahead. The good news is that any related unpleasantness will move by quickly, and you can focus on enjoying the fun parts.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, your relations with authority figures are very good right now. Do your best to maintain this both in the short- and long-term. You will benefit from having done so.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, an opportunity to earn more money will catch your eye this week.

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CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, work relationships can be unpredictable, which means you may need to reevaluate your approach. A change in tone or direction may be all that’s needed.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, a surprise invitation may come your way this week. You aren’t sure if you have the time or the gumption to accept at this point. But give ample thought to accepting.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 This can be a fun-loving week for you, Libra, if you embrace the opportunities for letting loose. You may feel impulsive, and that’s okay in moderation.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, travel plans can change on a dime, but you are adaptable. It’s not the destination, but the journey.

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CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, even though you may want to spend time at home — and maybe make a cocoon under the covers — there are some things you need to face if you are going to move forward.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, home repairs and renovations are on the brain. You are ready to pour your energy into changing your home spaces for the better.

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Calabogie Peaks and Northeast Snowmobile Racing Inc. presented the third annual Calabogie 500 Hill Drag Race over the weekend, April 7-8.

Seven-year-old Kylie Melay gives the event two thumbs up.

Photos by Tara Gesner/ Metroland

Paying tribute to Humboldt

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The first team to win $500 in the new Ray’s Auto Sales and Leasing Inc. contest is the Arnprior Puckers. Among the lucky winners are Abigail Carson, Colton Teskey, Kira Desarmia, Luke Peebles, Curtis Jeror, Pierce Koch, Cole Hisko, Caidon Stavenow, Cole Maisonneuve, Lucas Crispim, Keigan Campbell and Emily Naismith. For a chance to win $500 for your team, submit your team name and photo to stephanie.jamieson@metroland.com . Winners are chosen at the end of each month.

Hockey players from the peewee division of the spring four-on-four league, top, in Beachburg mark a moment of silence in honour of those killed and injured in the weekend crash between a tractor trailer and a bus carrying members of the Humboldt Broncos Junior A team in Saskatchewan.

Left: numerous people around the valley left their hockey sticks out near their front doors on April 8 in memory of the players.

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U16 girls brought home silver. They were also undefeated in the round robin, but fell 7-6 in overtime against Metcalfe. The team is made up of Emma Berndt, Hannah Raudssus, Juliette Gaillardetz, Erin Nicholson, Brenna Backman, Gillian Findlay, Sierra Wilson, Taylor McMillan, Nicole Gillan, Lindsay Gillan, Alisha Flowers, Ainsley Phillips and Olivia Lennon. Missing from photo are coach Gord Nicholson, assistant coaches Lisa Gillan and Debbie Baker and manager Margaret McCombe.

The recent West Ottawa Ringette Tournament resulted in three of Arnprior-McNab Ringette Association teams bringing home medals. The weekend tourney saw some outstanding play for all of AMRA teams from U8 to U19. The Ottawa Valley was well represented. U14 girls THIS WEEK’S FEATURE THIS WEEK’S FEATURE brought home the gold medals. They were undefeated in the round robin, and won the final 7-2 against Nepean. From left, in front are AvEGANVILLE ery Stanton, Amber Reid, Taelyn Lecuyer, Blakelee Cavanagh, Trinity Benedict, Ella Regan, Abby Cave, Keirstan Yuke, and Emily Phillips and in back are assistant coach Trevor Reid, Alexie Woito, Ashley Clemmer, coach Robert Phillips, Emma Kealey, Emily Tracey and trainer Sylvia Stanton. Missing is assistant coach Valerie Kealey and manager Jenn Phillips.

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The U19 girls brought home gold in a 4-3 overtime win against Kitchener; after also being undefeated in the round robin. From left in back are Taylor Bellefleur, Abby Schwan, Tori Bergsma, Lorianne Trudel, Robyn Stanton, Megan Bennett, Karleigh Kucharik, Gabi Ross, Jaclyn Gillan, Georgia Clemmer, Hailey Jones, assistant coach René Trudel and Taylor Gillan and front row: Jordan Benedict, Katie Belsher, Erica Mousseau, Ashley Hubert and Hannah Hubert. Missing from photo are coach Jamie Kucharik, manager Lynne Perrault, trainers Karen Hubert and Kerri Kucharik.

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Recently, Sport Renfrew donated $300 to U8 Ottawa Valley Ringette.

On hand for the presentation: Chad Miller, Lou Belleville, Marsha Coulas, Kylie Miller, Ainsley Coulas, Hailey Farrell and Emma Taylor.

Sport Renfrew’s Michelle Miller presents Hunter Prince $675 for hockey.

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RMHA is seeking Competitive Coaches at the Novice, Atom, Peewee, Bantam, & Major Midget levels • Eligible candidates must have: o A minimum of 1 year experience as a head coach o Have or be willing to obtain Developmental 1 coaching course o Obtain criminal reference check clearance (including vulnerable sector screening) prior to assuming the position o Proven track record of strong commitment to child/athlete development o Strong hockey background in playing, coaching and evaluating

Interested candidates can mail applications to: Renfrew Minor Hockey Association; P.O. Box 184; Renfrew, ON; K7V 4A3 Forms are available online at www.renfrewminorhock ewminorhockey.ca Application deadline: May 15, 2018.

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Sport Renfrew recently made a $500 donation to the Ottawa Valley Gym Ringette. On hand for the presentation are: Doug Miller, Lou Belleville, Sadie Wilson, Jaiden Farrell, Abbie Miller, Bonnie Fortin, Autumn Guyea and Megan Kenopic.

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Register now for Renfrew County senior games Vipers wrestling bottle drive April 14 Are you 55 years of age or older?

If so it is time to start thinking about the Renfrew County 55+ Senior Summer Games 2018.

The games are coming to our area once again from May 1 to 31.

They will be held in venues throughout Renfrew County and the events include lawn bowling, swimming, euchre tournaments, walking, shuffle board,

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To find out what’s going on and where and when, check for information at your local recreation centre or seniors centre, and there will be posters everywhere. More information can be obtained online at http://www.osga55plus.ca/districts/district-5.htm or by calling 613-628-1272.

The Renfrew Vipers Wrestling Club is seeking the community’s support this weekend.

The club will be hosting its annual bottle drive on April 14.

Wrestlers will be going door-to-door from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. collecting bottles and cans.

All proceeds from the drive will help offset costs for local wrestlers to go to the Canada East Wrestling tournament from May 9 to 13.

The Vipers are very thankful for the support of the community last weekend during the tag days at local stores and businesses and appreciate the continued support.

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The Family of the late Winnifred Reed would like to express a sincere thank you to all of Mom’s friends for their concern.

To all Friends and Family for their support, comfort, food and generous donations on her behalf.

Thank you to ADMH Dr. Shoots, to the Ottawa Civic emergency staff as well as the very caring nurses and vascular team.

Thank you to Andre Pilon for helping us plan and guiding us during this very difficult period, for the wonderful service and very attentive staff.

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Peacefully at Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Monday, April 2nd, 2018 at the age of 78. Beloved husband of Jane Gaul (McDonald). Loving father of Paula (Yvan), Trever (Madga). Poppa to Jason and Erica (Mick).

Survived by his sisters Hazel, Carole (Don) and Gail (Clarence) as well as his sister-inlaw Brenda (Rick) and brothers-in-law Brice (Ellie) and Henry (Trudy). He will be dearly missed by his many nieces and nephews.

Professional arrangements have been entrusted to the care and compassion of Zohr Family Funeral Home, Renfrew. At Ambrose’s request cremation will take place and the family will hold private services later this summer. Those desiring may make donations to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation in memory of Ambrose on-line at www.zohrfuneralhome.com

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HOELKE VERNA Of Cobden, passed away peacefully at her residence, on Tuesday April 3, 2018 in her 89th year.

Verna Hoelke nee Dale beloved wife of Arnold Hoelke. Dear mother of Herbert (late Carol) Hoelke, Heather (late Ed Boomhour), Delwin (Debbie) Hoelke, Paula Hoelke and Deb (Perry Yach). Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson, 2 sisters Bev and Velma Dale, 2 brothers Dierl (Anna) Dale and Rick Dale. Predeceased by 2 sisters Velma Buckwalt, Muriel Smith and 2 brothers Harold and Denzil Dale. Friends visited the FraserMorris and Heubner Funeral Home Cobden, Friday April 6, 2018 from 2-4 and 7-9pm.

And Saturday from noon until service time in the chapel at 2pm. Spring interment Cobden Union Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to West-Ross Cancer Society or the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

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Mary Ann Witte,

Nov. 8, 1933 to April 5, 2018. Retired: Boeing of Arnprior.

Peacefully at the Arnprior Hospital.

Predeceased by her husband Richard, and her two brothers Harry and Peter Alexander. Sadly missed by her son Michael (Jackie) of Ottawa, sister Betty Bussell (Stewart) of East Meon, UK, niece Victoria and nephews David, James, Adrian and Joe. Also survived by her daughter Lorrayne Milliken (John) and grandchildren Janyne and Stephen.

Thank you to Dr. Gordon, Dr. Greenough and the In Patient Unit for their kind attention to Mary in her last days.

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RUSSELL, Janet With heavy hearts we announce that our beautiful Janet passed away at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital while surrounded by love, prayers and peace on Saturday evening, April 7th, 2018. She was 60. Janet is survived by her loving husband of 26 years, Greg; her siblings: Margaret Neill (Tim), Frances Goodwin (Brenda), Shirley Slater (Richard), Peter Goodwin (Sandra) and Edward Goodwin. Daughter of the late Gerald and Winnifred Goodwin. Janet will be lovingly remembered by her father-in-law, Bill Russell (late Ruth) as well as the entire Russell family.

Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews as well as so many wonderful friends within the L’Arche community and beyond who have supported and loved her throughout her life. Her pleasant demeanor, her infectious smile and her genuine interest in others will be missed.

Relatives 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, April 12 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. and again on Friday morning, April 13 from 10 to 10:45. A Funeral Service to honour Janet will follow in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o’clock. Interment will take place at the Malloch Road Cemetery later.

In memory of Janet, please consider a donation to L’Arche Arnprior or to The Grove Nursing Home Redevelopment Program.

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Sauermann, Margarete Passed away peacefully on April 4, 2018.

Margarete A resident of Pakenham, ON., in her 97th year.

Beloved wife to the late John Sauermann, and wonderful mother to Hans (the late Joanna), Heyno (Shirley) and Marlene (Kevin). Proud “Oma” of Mandy (Ryan) and their daughter Rosie, as well as Hannah. Loving step “Oma” to Forde (Marie-Eve), Sean, Beth (Ben) and Paul (Melanie), as well as “Oma Margarete” to Sarah, William, Matthias, Emmanuelle, Mia, Eliza, and Desmond. Donations in memory of Margarete may be made to the Hub or St. Andrew’s United Church (Pakenham, ON.). A Memorial Service will be held in St. Andrew’s United Church on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at 11am. A lunch/reception will be held in the church hall following the service.

“We love you Mum and are so thankful for all you did for us over the years. We miss you and will always hold you in our hearts.”

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(Long time employee of the Federal Government of Canada-National DefenceFirst Class Stationary Engineer) Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday morning, April 3, 2018; Patrick Jerry Mullin of Arnprior: formerly of Killaloe in his 93rd year. Last living child of the late Thomas Mullin and the late Margaret Helferty. Jerry was predeceased by siblings: Infant Isaia, Bernard, Joseph, William, Lawrence, Ray, Kathleen Harty, Loretta O’Grady, Dorothy Caverley and Eleanor O’Neill. Jerry will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews as well as the many who knew and enjoyed his friendship in and around the Ottawa Valley. Family and friends were invited to pay their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in Jerry’s beloved St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Saturday afternoon, April 7th, 2018 at 1:30. Spring interment St. Andrew’s Catholic Church Cemetery, Killaloe. In memory of Jerry, a donation made to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

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(Retired - BASF, Arnprior) Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital while surrounded by loved ones on Easter Sunday evening, April 1, 2018; Ronald Gerald Vinet of Arnprior passed away following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. He was 74. Beloved husband of Faye (nee Blanchette). Dearly loved Dad of Stephen Vinet of Kanata and Paula Wheeler (Chris) of Arnprior. Cherished and devoted “Pa” of Madison and Bailee Vinet, Michelle, Hailey and Kaitlin Wheeler. Dear brother of Linda Presley (Frank Findley) and Elaine Scott, both of Braeside; Marilyn Romaine (Roger) of Pembroke and Ray Vinet (Evelyn), both of Pembroke; Lorri Huppert (Greg) of Munster and Jennifer Yilmaz (Cihan) of Smiths Falls.

Son-in-law of Margaret Blanchette (late Horace) of Arnprior and brother-in-law of Dorothy Russett (Bryon), Irene Mosley (Ian), Diane Penney (George), Nancy Wagner (late Richard) and Nancy Vinet (Dan Collins). Son of the late Phil and Kay (Faith) Vinet, Ron was also predeceased by his brother Reid Vinet.

Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A pleasant and jovial man with an incredible sense of humour, Ron always placed his family first. His character and determination were so clearly displayed as he faced his illness with dignity and hope. He will be missed. Visitation was held at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Saturday morning, April 7th from 9:45 to 10:45. A tribute to Ron followed in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11 o’clock. In memory of Ron, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation in recognition of the excellent care Ron received there over the years.

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Gagnon, Dean

In loving memory of our precious grandson

In Memory of Mom

Private Travis Bromley

If roses grow in Heaven Lord, in you we put our trust.

To gently place some in Mom’s arms and tell her they’re from us.

Missed & Remembered Moya & James

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Smith, Alex Peacefully at home on Friday April 6th, 2018.

Loving husband of Helen Mee for 47 years.

Alex was predeceased by his siblings and was the last surviving child of the late Alexander and Ethel Smith. Dear brother in law of Shirley (Thoburn Caldwell).

Alex will be greatly missed by his many nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held at a later date. Donations in Alex’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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

3, 2018, Jan McKerral, age 73 years. Wife of the late Gordon Gaddess; dear mother of Randy, Cobden, Cheri Gaddess, Kingston.

Dear grandmother of Gordon, Casey & Julie Gaddess, Cale & Jay Sauve. Dear sister of Heather (late Terry) Hampton, Oakville, Leanne (Marvin) Wylie, Barrie. Pre-deceased by her parents Alex & Dorothy (nee McDonald) and her brother Gary. Fondly remembered by friends Cleo & John Scardino.

Graveside committal will be held at Rosebank Cemetery in the spring. In memory of Jan, donations to Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneralhome.com

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Marie (nee Butts) August 25th, 1946 - April 17th, 2013 In memory of a loving wife, mother and grandmother, called home on April 17th 2013.

She will be forever remembered, forever missed and forever loved by her husband Reg, daughters Shelley, Frank (Jamie) and Sherrey Van Ourverkerk (Rob) and grandchildren Emily, Celeste, Cassie, Joshua, Harrison and Ben. Also loved and missed by her cousin Kimberly Cleroux and many other relatives and friends.

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Stewart, Roy Kenneth Peacefully at his sister’s home, on Monday April 2, 2018 at the age of 55. Loving soul mate of Cathy Stewart for 14 years. Dear son of Geraldine Stewart-Gallagher and the late Kenneth Stewart.

Dear father of Pierre Levesque and Candy (Mike Sauve). Proud “Poppa Roy” of Kerry, Hope, Ashton, Destiny, Tyson and Skylar. Dear brother of Andrew (Janice), Kathy Carthy (Gerard), Cindy (Jason Efthymiou) and Ricky (Betty). Loving uncle of Chris, Tamara, April, Tracy and Mallory and to several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Predeceased by his godson Codie. Roy will be sadly missed by Cathy’s children Blaze Stewart (Erin Godin), Angela Gibbons (Ken Baird) and their children. At Roy’s request private family services will be held. Donations in Roy’s memory may be made to Hospice Renfrew or the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Oncology Unit. Online condolences/donations may be made at www.gouletfuneralhome.com.

Roy’s family would like to thank the incredible staff at the RVH oncology unit and Dr. Langlois for the compassionate care and support given to Roy during his illness.

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Timm, Gordon Wilfred

Gordon passed away at the Bonnechere Manor on Easter Sunday morning, April 1, 2018 in his 89th year. He has gone to join his “sweetheart” Teresa Connaughan (May 21, 2010).

Dearly loved dad of Kathleen (Joe Bell), Eganville, Judy (Avery Lacourse), Griffith, Bruce (Emily) Kemptville, Darlene (Norm Yantha), Rothesay, Darrell (Carla), Eganville, Cheryl Yantha (Kevin Logel), Kitchener, Brent (Tammy), Picton, Brenda (Rob Beer), Grande Cache, AB. He was predeceased by his son-in-law, Andrew Yantha. Gordon was a much loved grandpa of 19 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and one great, great granddaughter. Dear brother of Evelyn Kuehl-Jobin (Rick), Eganville, Marjorie Timm, Pembroke, Maureen Schweigert (Wesley), Kitchener, Verner (Loma), Ottawa & Emerson (Beatrice), Ottawa.

Predeceased by his brothers Eldon (late Lillian) & Garnet. Gordon is also survived by his sister-in-law Pat Connaughan, Eganville & Doreen Miller, Cherry Valley, CA. Dear uncle of several nieces and nephews. Gordon was predeceased by his parents Eric & Hattie (Hoelke). Gordon worked at Reinke’s Home Hardware for 40+ years, and become known as “the Bicycle Man” around the Eganville area. He loved making lawn ornaments in his retirement years. There are many fond and happy memories of Gordon and his step dancing and yodeling. Visitation was held at Zohr Family Funeral Home, Eganville on Wednesday. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. James the Less Catholic Church Eganville, on Thursday, April 5th, 2018 at 11am. In memory of Gordon, for those desiring, donations can be made to the Bonnechere Manor Foundation, Renfrew.

Tributes, condolences and donations can be made online at www.zohrfuneralhome.com

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August 6th, 1935 - April 8th, 2007

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Calabogie and District Snowmobile Club will hold their AGM on Tuesday April 24th 7:30pm at McNab-Braeside Fire Station 1. 2508 Russett Dr. McNab-Braeside. All CDSC permit holders are invited to attend.

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In Loving Memory of our Dear Son Michael Patrick Roche November 7, 1982 - April 17, 2015 “The moment that you died, Our hearts split in two, The one side filled with memories, 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 every day, But missing you is a heartache, That never goes away.

We hold you tightly within our hearts, And there you will remain, Life has gone on without you But it will never be the same.”

We will love you forever Mom and Dad

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Went to be with our Lord Wednesday February 21, 2018 in the early morning hours with family by his side. He is survived by his 3 children Mitch, Laury and Sandi. Our father was always the life of the party, kind, warm, giving, cleaver, and understanding. Adventurous, honest, a traveler, full of laughter, handsome, a great father / grandfather, a sportsman. adorable, huggable and last but not least talkative. A world class salesman, an avid boater and a man of strong Christian faith we are all made better having had known him!

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

Nails & Screws.

Storage Sheds. Come see us for a price. Levi Weber, 2126 Stone Rd., RR#2 Renfrew

Hunter Safety/Canadian Fire-arms Courses and exams held once a month at Carp. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

2016 Dodge Journey, 3000 original miles, all wheel-drive, loaded, new $47,900 asking $26,500.

6 1 3 - 7 2 9 - 0 7 3 5 343-997-4664

2016 Dodge Journey, 3000 original miles, all wheel-drive, loaded, new $47,900 asking $26,500.

6 1 3 - 7 2 9 - 0 7 3 5 343-997-6464

Aftermarket snowmobile hood vents for sale.

Fits Yamaha Enticers.

250, 300 and 340 models. Call 613-803-1063.

TAX TIME

1 Bedroom 1st floor. 2 bedroom 3rd floor.

Smoke free, quiet seniors building in Renfrew.

Both available March 1st Call 613-432-4909.

FARM

FARM

FINANCIAL / INCOME TAX

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Call 613-558-0195.

ARNPRIOR: 1 bedroom apartment, downtown area, $645.00/mo plus utilities, parking included, non smoker, no pets. first and last month required, credit check required. Available now Call 613-623-0229.

Arnprior beautiful private 1-bedroom apartment immaculate condition.

View of Robert Simpson park / Ottawa river. Private patio across from Arnprior hospital. 6 appliances with a/c. $655.00 / month.

416 998 7060

You’ll be

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ARNPRIOR ALWAYS CLEAN, MODERN Secure 1&2 Bedroom apts. on First Avenue. Fridge, stove, parking incl. Discounts for mature tenants. 623-8537 after 6pm

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Appliances and exterior maintenance included. $1050/ month+ utilities.

Available June 1st Call Terry 613-623-6639

FOR SALE

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on the

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For Rent: Furnished bedroom suite. $650 / month, hydro, heat and TV included. Non smoker, working person. Private entrance, no pets.

Avail now.

Call 613-432-2293

For Rent Smoke free ground floor 2 bedroom apartment overlooking scenic R.C.A.F. park. References required. $ 725.00 plus heat and hydro.

Water included.

First and last. Available May White Lake, 1017 Point 1st. Call 613-432-0789.

Rd, 1&2-bedroom + sunroom, 1st & 2nd Renfrew Apartment for floor, $725 & $825, Rent. 1 Bedroom with renovated, non-smoking, gas fireplace, hardwood clean, quiet, secure, floors, laundry, balcony parking, fridge, stove, and parking. hood fan, 613-623-2458 Call 613-432-2014

HELP WANTED

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WORK WANTED

HELP WANTED

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

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IT $ PAYS $

TO ADVERTISE! HELP WANTED

DRIVER Ad: Concrete Ready Mix Driver Hanson Ready Mix Concrete., a world leader in construction materials has immediate openings for Ready Mix Concrete Truck Drivers at our Arnprior yard.

Responsibilities include the operation of a Ready Mix Concrete Truck, completing daily circle checks, light truck maintenance, delivering concrete, ensuring quality of the product, and working in a professional and safe manner.

Successful candidates must have a clean DZ or AZ license, experience driving a ready mix concrete truck, knowledge of concrete and construction would be an asset. Must be able to work flexible hours and be able to work in a team environment.

Hanson offers competitive Wages and Benefits.

Please forward resume, CVOR and Drivers Abstract via email to both Claude Rabouin claude.rabouin@lehighhanson.com (613) 222-3330 and Andrew Jarvis Andrew.jarvis@lehighhanson.com (519) 755-8162 or fax to 613-599-5936.

We will contact qualified applicants.

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED: Kitchen Help & Delivery Driver. New Ownership.

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is looking for a 310S Automotive Technician preferably with Ford experience.

Busy shop with massive opportunities, great benefits!

Email resume to : Virgilio Disipio Virgilio.Disipio@ kanataford.com

HELP WANTED

Employment Opportunity

The Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation (RVHF) is seeking an energetic, self-motivated and results-oriented individual to join our donor-centered team as the Donor Relations Assistant. As the front-line representative of the Foundation you will ensure that a positive public relations profile is maintained through the professional and efficient handling of all main reception telephone inquiries and in-person visits. You will also process donations, coordinate events and administratively support the Executive Director. Qualifications include strong written and verbal communication skills; tact, diplomacy and maturity in dealing with stakeholders including donors, volunteers, patients, colleagues and the general public; superior organizational, prioritization and time-management skills; expertise in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Database experience will be considered an asset. Preference will be given to candidates who have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in an administrative or support role.

Experience in the charitable sector is preferred but not mandatory. For more information on this position, visit www.renfrewhosp.com/careers.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumes by April 20, 2018, at 12:00 hours to hr@renfrewhosp.com or Julia Boudreau, V.P. Corporate Services, RVH, 499 Raglan Street North, Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 1P6. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. RVHF is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at (613) 432-4851.

22 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, April 12, 2018

BUSINESS SERVICES

Classifieds Get Results!

Classifieds Get Results!

Services Available.

Mature experienced female available for special services for persons with developmental or 47 McGarry Ave physical challenges.

Renfrew Transportation to apAre you passionate about pointments or commuPhone all things military? Inter- nity outings. Call Clare 613-293-5160.

613-432-9335 ested in a career in the defense industry? Part time Dicta Typist/AdminHELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED istrative Assistant position available, possible full time, excellent comWANTED WANTED munication, typing, and Housekeeper Experienced Handy Man organizational skills reLooking for reliable, experienced person We are looking for a highly motivated, quired. Positions in Ottacustomer-service oriented person for maintenance to join our cottage cleaning team at wa & Carleton Place. of grounds and buildings. Experience in carpentry, Bayview Lodge.

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HELP WANTED

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BUSINESS SERVICES

GEORGE’S BARBER SHOP

CLR454160

FOR RENT

CLS815998_0412

FOR RENT

WATERFRONT DIRECTOR – NLS and watercraft qualifications (successful applicant must be prepared to obtain a Pleasure Craft Operators Card). Minimum age 18 required. Successful applicant will be in charge of all water-related activities and must be prepared to work in a team environment. Salary range: $500 $575 per week (room and board included).

CARETAKER/JANITOR – A mature self-motivated person required to maintain the site. Washrooms must be cleaned and sanitized daily and other duties performed as required. Knowledge of some repairs an asset. Retired persons welcomed. Successful applicant must be prepared to obtain a Pleasure Craft Operators Card and be able to work in a team environment. Salary range: $450 - $700 per week (room and board included).

To apply for any position, visit our website at www.camplau-ren.com under “Job Postings” to complete an on-line application.

Further information on all positions is available from Ron or Joanne Hartnett, Executive Directors, at hartnett@sympatico.ca We thank all applicants. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Miller Waste Systems 40484 Hwy 41, Pembroke, ON

Miller Waste Systems Inc. - A diversified Canadian company in operation since 1961, Miller Waste Systems is a leader in waste management, providing governments and industry with a wide range of services in the provinces of Ontario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Manitoba. Services include waste and recycling collection, dumpster bin rentals, compost & landscaping materials, processing and marketing of materials, and the design, construction and operation of waste diversion facilities.

Automated Side Loader Waste Collection Representatives Our Pembroke, ON location is currently looking for permanent full-time (afternoon shifts): In the position of Automated Side Loader Driver your responsibilities will include but not limited to operating of a One-Man Automated Side Loader Truck, and to ensure timely curb side co-collection of residential waste, recyclable materials and source separated organics.

You must be highly productive and have excellent customer services skills.

Successful candidates will have a DZ licence. You must be a team player, and with safe working habits and a clean driving record. Flexibility with your work schedule is a must as start and end times may vary. A physically fit lifestyle would be a benefit and previous waste industry experience would be considered an asset.

Interested applicants are requested to apply to David Freemantle at: david.freemantle@millergroup.ca or Fax: (613) 735-6271 We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

What's Happening is a free online service for non-profit organizations within our Valley footprint to highlight upcoming events. All events must be submitted online (25 word limit) and not all are guaranteed to run in paper.

If you have a support group or vital community service please submit them to our Community Resource contact.

For any Renfrew inquiries, please contact: tlepack@metroland.com

Local events and happenings over the coming weeks – free to non-profit organizations. Go online and submit your event at

www.insideottawavalley.com/ottawavalley-events

ALL OF APRIL

The Golden Age Activity Centre is serving turkey wraps at noon for $6. Entertainment Valley Animal Rescue will be at Carswell Alley and Gallery at 220 Carswell Ave., Renfrew at 1 p.m. will be by Don MacIsaac. For inforfor the month of April. They have a room set mation call the Centre at 613-431-8289. up to raise funds and awareness. It is a huge Pancake Breakfast and Kick-Off Assembly: garage sale with lots of fantastic items for sale. Drop in and browse and support Valley Community Pancake Breakfast is open to the public from 7 to 8:30 a.m. Cost is $5 and Animal Rescue. includes pancakes, sausages and a drink. New this year will be offering take out, call or text ALL OF APRIL 613-570-1804 to place your order and we will Canadian Cancer Daffodil Campaign will have it ready for you. All proceeds go to the begin for the month of April. Canvassers 12th annual RCI Relay for Life. will be going door to-door in the Griffith, Matawatchan and selected areas of Denbigh.

Everyone will have proper I.D. with them.

APRIL 14 Please give generously, all the money raised Renfrew Vipers Wrestling Club annual bottle will stay in our area. drive from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wrestlers will be going door-to-door collecting bottles and cans to fundraiser for the Canada East wresREGISTRATION OPEN tling tournament.

The Great Downtown Garage Sale is set for May 5. Book your space on Main Street for The Anishaanabe Cultural Circle meets SatRenfrew’s biggest garage sale brought to you by the Downtown Renfrew BIA. Call 613- urday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 464 Isabella 433-6079 or email: info@downtownrenfrew. St. in Pembroke ( next to St. Jean Baptiste French church) . The program will be presentca to book your space for $10. ed by the Metis Nation of Ontario followed by a Spring Feast and a Giveaway ceremony.

REGISTRATION OPEN To participate in the giveaway please bring Renfrew County 55+ Senior Summer Games are coming to our area once again from May an unwrapped gift. It can be a re-gift or 1 to 31. They will be held in venues through- homemade and will be anonymously placed in the circle. Everyone interested in Indigout Renfrew County and the events include enous Culture is invited to attend. lawn bowling, swimming, euchre tournaments, walking, shuffle board, golf, tennis, Haley United Church Roast Beef Supper, from darts, bridge, carpet bowling, pickle ball 4 to 6:30 p.m. Cost: Adults $15 and children and more. To find out what’s going on and 6 to 12: $7, five under Free. Wheelchair Acwhere and when, check for information at your local recreation centre or seniors centre, cessible and there will be posters everywhere. More information can be obtained online at http:// Bonnechere River Watershed Project’s annual www.osga55plus.ca/districts/district-5.htm or general meeting from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Renfrew Legion. Theme: Celebrating 20 Years by calling 613-628-1272.

Helping Ourselves to a Healthy Environment.

UNTIL MAY 14

Renfrew Minor Ball Spring Training at the Renfrew Armories. This is the start of the ball season this year, so make sure you show up.

Cost is included in the registration fee. You can register on-site!

APRIL 12 Spring Fashion Show being held at Hall 254 (Rear Entrance, The Bonnechere Bakery) at 6 p.m. Showcasing local businesses spring fashion, The Shoe Lounge, Scott’s Shoe Store, Pick-It-Fence, Ella’s Boutique, Northern Reflections and Chantho & Co. are participating. Light refreshments will be available.

Tickets are available at the Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home Support office. Please call 613432-7691 for details.

Renfrew Silver Seniors noon hour luncheon at the Renfrew Legion, cost $5. New members welcome.

APRIL 13 Absolute Comedy at the Renfrew Armouries, fundraiser for the Renfrew fair. Cost is $10 doors opening at 7 p.m. and starts at 8 p.m.

APRIL 16 Eganville and Area Horticultural Society welcomes Jennifer Doubt from the Museum of Nature, Ottawa, presenting the unique abilities of mosses in Bonnechere Bryophytes: why mosses deserve a place in our hearts (and maybe our gardens). Eganville Legion, 7 p.m. for social time with refreshments; meeting 7:30 p.m. Free to members; $5 visitor fee.

Everyone aged 12+ welcome.

Shuffleboard held at the Wing in Renfrew, every Tuesday at 1 p.m.. Membership $5/ year. Pot luck the first Tuesday of the month. New members welcome. No experience necessary. For more info call 613-4324828.

APRIL 17 The Golden Age Activity Centre plays host to the Grade 2 class from Queen Elizabeth School at 10:30 a.m. Drop by and join in the fun. From 10 a.m. until noon Computer Club is starting again with Jim Panton talking on Simple Internet. At 1 p.m. a presentation

by Marilyn Carson from Philips Lifeline will be held.

APRIL 18 Bonnechere River Watershed Project’s annual general meeting from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Renfrew Legion. Theme: Celebrating 20 Years “Helping Ourselves to a Healthy Environment.”

DACA annual general meeting at 7:15 p.m., election of executive and board, all board members welcome.

Northern Lights Seniors will be making a Tea Cup Bird Feeder after general meeting at 1:15 p.m. Lions Hall, Griffith Please bring a cup and saucer along with a glue gun, and some string for hanging.

McNab Public School

CELEBRATES 50 YEARS

with an Open House Social Saturday, April 28th 1-4 p.m.

Please join us to renew acquaintances with former classmates and staff *50th Anniversary clothing will be available for order Get moving. Get living! www.participaction.com

18th An nual

PERTH GUN and HUNTING

SHOW

Antique & Modern Firearms Clothing • Accessories Fishing Tackle & Equipment Archery

Saturday, April 22 9am-4pm Sunday April 23 9am-2pm Perth Arena 2 Beckwith St. E Perth, Ontario General Admission $6

APRIL 19 Euchre at the Horton Community Centre at 7 p.m. $4 per person and includes light lunch.

Drop ins welcome The Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group will hold a meeting in their library, 222 Dickson St., Pembroke, at 7 p.m. Guest speaker will be Ann McIntyre from Petawawa

APRIL 20 Horton Country Dance featuring Douglas Connection at the Horton Community Centre starts at 8 p.m. Cost is $10 for more information got to www.hortontownship.ca

Time for ham and beans and great music at the Golden Age Activity Centre. Lunch begins at noon $6 includes entertainment at 1 p.m.

The Canadian Federation of University Wom- by the Kohlsmiths’, Darrell Mooney and en, Renfrew District, promotes lifelong learn- Joanne Thom. Get your tickets early, space is ing and funds scholarships in an atmosphere limited. Call 613-431-8289. of friendship and fun. We invite all women (a university degree is no longer required) NOMINATION DUE APRIL 21 who share these interests to join us at our Renfrew and area Chamber of Commerce monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. with speakAnnual Community Awards to be held ers Michael and Liz Wright and students on Thursday May 3. Nominations can be who will make a presentation on the WE emailed, mailed, or dropped off at the Program. For further information, please call Chamber office, 161 Raglan St. S., Lets celSusan Ringrose at 432-7405 or Barb Haydock ebrate our Citizen, Community Champion, at 432-6894. We’d love to see you.

Young Person, Agri-Business, Outstanding Business, New Business and Industry of the Year! visit the Chamber website at www.

APRIL 17 AND 24 renfrewareachamber.ca Champlain Seniors +55 Euchre and Floor

SEEKING HOST FAMILY PROVIDERS Community Living Renfrew County South is a charitable non-profit organization that is committed to “working with others to improve the quality of life for people with developmental disabilities”.

We are seeking a Host Family Provider to welcome an individual to live with you in your home. This program involves a family or citizen offering a nurturing and safe environment for an adult with a developmental disability.

Host Family Providers may be single, a couple or a family whose lifestyle compliments that of the individual that we support. You will provide a caring and supportive environment and assist the individual to live a happy and fulfilling life within their community. It means so much more than just offering a room in your house. You are giving someone with a developmental disability a place they can call home.

A place where they are supported, valued, accepted and can have a real sense of belonging. Homes with pets are welcome to apply.

You must be willing to provide a long-term commitment.

As a Host Family Provider, you are making a difference in someone’s life. In turn, you can look forward to an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling experience of your own.

CLRCS provides training, day options, respite and remuneration to the selected Host Family Providers.

If you are interested in learning more or applying, please contact Laura Pirie by email at lpirie@clrcs.com or call 613-432-6763 ext. 103. Deadline is April 30th, 2018.

The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, April 12, 2018 23

OPINION

Connected to your community

Ronny’s antics frowned on at school and the farm It wasn’t unusual for my Montreal cousins, Ronny and Terry to come to the farm in Renfrew County at any time of the year.

Spring came early that year, and with it came Aunt Helen with Ronny and Terry in tow.

All she did was drop them off, have one night’s sleep, and was back on the train to Montreal the next day.

You’d never know Terry was in the house, but Ronny was a different story.

All Mother had to do was pack another sandwich in the lunch bag, and off Ronny went to the Northcote School with the rest of us.

Well, it didn’t take long for Ronny to be up to his usual tricks at school.

He was back to eating chalk, throwing spit balls, and dunking Cora’s long braids into the ink well on his desk where he sat behind her.

As usual, Miss Crosby sent a note home with my sister Audrey to mother.

“Straighten him up, or keep him at home.” Saturday couldn’t come soon enough for me!

But all that really meant was Ronny’s antics just moved from the Northcote School to the farm.

His first target was the old gobbler

have to wear glasses to see Ronny’s pockets on his pants, bulging.

I knew then where the food on his plate went to.

MARY COOK I looked over at Father, who who didn’t like Ronny any more than would never tolRonny liked him. erate such nonsense from us kids.

Audrey said gobblers had good He rose from the table even before memories. his tea was cooled down in his saucer, Using an empty grain bag as a and headed for the rocking chair by shield, Ronny taunted the gobbler the Findlay Oval. until it was going crazy trying to nip By bedtime, Ronny had managed at Ronny’s legs. to have a fight with Emerson, who It took Father to bring the fight to was twice his size, steal Terry’s craya close by grabbing the bag, and send- ons as we sat around the old pine ing Ronny over the fence. table, and knock down Earl’s house Terry would eat anything Mother of cards. put before him.

But the night was young.

Not Ronny.

Before we climbed the stairs for At supper that Saturday, we were bed, Ronny managed to upset his having sauerkraut, salt pork and tur- chocolate milk all over the table. nips, all of which Ronny hated.

Mother frantically tried to wipe it Now, how Ronny did it I didn’t up with her apron so that it wouldn’t know, but his plate was empty before ruin her diaries she worked on every I hardly got started. night.

After our dessert of chocolate The mess was terrible, and it took cake, Ronny stood up, and you didn’t both Mother and Audrey to clean it

Terry Stavenow, Broker t.stavenow@bell.net View listings @ terrystavenow.com

Mary Cook’s Memories

up.

Thankfully, before it reached Mother’s precious diaries.

He also managed to steal Terry’s cookie when he wasn’t looking.

Audrey took charge upstairs, and she wasn’t above giving Ronny a clout on the side of the head if he got out of hand.

He must have been tired out from his day of antics, because even before I went upstairs, there wasn’t a peep coming down the stairwell.

Just as I was putting my feet on the stairs to go up to bed, I overheard Father say to Mother.

“I’ll bet my last dollar that one day we’ll read about that lad in the Renfrew Mercury.

And it won’t be a writing you’d want to cut out and put into the family bible.”

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

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

Paris dinner at St. Paul’s April 27 How would you like to dine in Paris in April?

Once again, St. Paul’s Anglican Church is inviting you to come and experience a succulent meal prepared with a French flare, complete with wine, appetizers and dessert.

This is an opportunity for you to indulge in fine French cuisine with a Parisian atmosphere that will make you feel as though you have just enjoyed a stroll along the Champs-Élysées.

For almost 150 years, St. Paul’s Anglican Church has been a source of aid and outreach for the community.

Nestled in the heart of the town of Renfrew, it offers our townspeople a dedicated place of worship and faith.

This “April in Paris” fundraiser will aid our efforts in maintaining our church as a place of fellowship and outreach, and help us to continue our involvement with community needs.

The dinner takes place Friday, April 27 at 6 p.m. at St. Paul’s, found at 96 Argyle St. S. in Renfrew. Seating is limited to 60 people.

Tickets are $25 per person, and are available from the church office — 4323062, from Hilary Rathwell — 4322536 or from Mary Barr — 433-3959.

Nous espérons vous voir là-bas!

613-623-4284

Thinking of Buying or Selling – Call Terry at 613-623-4284 Robertson Line Rd McNab

240 MCLEAN AVE. ARNPRIOR

Hazelwood Dr. McNab Twp

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

BUILDING LOT IN PREMIERE SUBDIVISION, 2.5 ACRES WITH WELL

SOLD 175 Acres with bush creek and pasture

MLS# 1087028 Asking $262,500

MLS# 1027239 $849,900

MLS# 1087585 ASKING $79,500

OPEN HOUSE GUIDE EN OP USE HO

$389,900

$284,900

NEW PRICE

Saturday, April 14th 2-4 PM Your Host: Helen Vincent 432-0058

Sunday, April 15th 2-4 PM Your Host: Helen Vincent 432-0058

Saturday, April 14th 1-3 PM Your Host: Ross Peever 613-433-1133

Sunday, April 15th 1-3 PM Your Host: Pat Forrest 613-433-6569

Sunday, April 15th 2-4 PM Your Host: Dennis Yakaback 613-432-0041

209 FOXDEN STREET (HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION)

142 HARAMIS DR. (MANOR ESTATES)

41 BONNECHERE ST.

3182 BURNSTOWN ROAD

109 LOCHIEL STREET

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The family of Lee McVeigh-Sharpe is grateful for the wonderful care and support of Hospice Renfrew.

Why I hike for hospice: one family’s palliative care journey JOANNE MCVEIGH

My mom was dynamic, honest and just easy to love. Her name was Lee McVeigh-Sharpe. She passed away on Feb. 12, 2017, just shy of her 80th birthday in Hospice Renfrew. But before that, my mom lived in hospice, welcoming visitors, having some laughs, sharing memories, spending time with her family and friends, saying her goodbyes — something she often commented on, how lucky she was to be able to do that.

On Jan. 31, 2017, when I walked into hospice with my mom, I was overwhelmed with fear. I felt like we were walking the plank, hand-in-hand. Part of me felt like I was letting my mom down. I thought I could look after her

at home. I thought maybe it wouldn’t be as hard if she passed away at home.

Losing my dad at 13, I had always lived in fear of losing my mom.

I couldn’t even begin to imagine life without her. And the thought of watching her die could bring me to my knees.

As I walked through the doors of hospice with my mom, I remember thinking, “OK, hang on, Joanne! This is going to be a journey through hell.”

Well, from the moment we were greeted at the door, the journey I thought I was going on quickly changed course.

What I experienced in the last two weeks of my mother’s life was a gift — to my mom, to me, and to my family.

Before long, hospice started to feel like home, only better because I didn’t

spend all my time cleaning, making sure there was food in the fridge, or cleaning up after anyone. It gave me and my siblings time to just be with our mom. There was always someone there if you needed anything, even at three in the morning. Spending time in hospice definitely had moments of sadness and heartache, but it also had times of laughter and acts of kindness, which have been imprinted in my heart forever.

Hospice is a place where strangers quickly become friends, and you realize that the person you just met has great insight into what you are going through because she too is losing her mom.

Over the last year, I have often found my mind drifting back to that

time at hospice. I can still smell Verna’s (one of the volunteers) sugar cookies baking. Those cookies were my comfort food during my time there. I also remember looking out at the beautiful grounds around hospice and feeling a sense of peace and calmness that I never thought I would feel near the end of my mom’s life. And I remember watching as these angels came in and out of my mom’s room, caring for my mom with such kindness and dignity.

It was like my mom was as special to them as she was to me. I can still hear the tenderness in their voices and the way they said my mom’s name when they came into her room to care for her. That still brings me comfort today.

When I walked out of hospice without my mom, I didn’t feel afraid, like

I had when I walked in, and I didn’t feel like I had let my mom down. I felt sad, but hopeful. I felt broken-hearted, but I also felt at peace. I felt that the decision my mom had made to live out her life in hospice was one of the best decisions she had made in her beautiful life.

This is all thanks to Hospice Renfrew — its staff and volunteers, and everything that makes hospice what it is. I will always be grateful to Hospice Renfrew for giving me and my family time to just be with my mom.

Thank you, Hospice Renfrew, for everything.

Support Hospice Renfrew at the organization’s major fundraiser Hike for Hospice, May 6 at 11:30 a.m. at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre.

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Delicious fellowship and meal

The Renfrew Salvation Army hosted its annual Easter dinner on March 28, serving approximately 100 people at the Renfrew legion. Holding up the yummy meal with all of the trimmings are Lts. Randy and Cathy Shears.

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On the stage 39 Renfrew Ave W., Suite 203, Renfrew, ON

613-432-8122 www.royallepageoneil.com

Helping you is what we do.

Megan Bonnell will be at Neat Café on Friday, April 13, promoting her upcoming record, Separate Rooms, which was released April 6 via Cadence Music. Bonnell has toured with Great Lake Swimmers, Justin Nozuka and Jordan Klassen. She worked with Joshua Van Tassel and Chris Stringer on the new album.

AGENT ON DUTY

Gerry O’Neil

Sherri Cobus

613-432-2333

613-432-1947

Real Estate Broker

Broker of Record

gerryoneil@royallepage.ca

sherricobus@royallepage.ca

NEW LISTING

Mike Coulas

Sales Representative

Allison Mulvihill Scott Thompson Catherine O’Neil Sales Representative

Sales Representative

613-432-0092

613-433-2880

613-570-8468

613-432-0073

mikecoulas@royallepage.ca

allisonmulvihill@royallepage.ca

scottthompson@royallepage.ca

catherineoneil@royallepage.ca

NEW LISTING

1797 GARDEN OF EDEN ROAD

295 LISGAR AVE

Private location for this 3 bedroom bungalow. Enter into the mudroom/sitting area/laundry room with many options….then over to the galley kitchen with open concept dining room & living room with wood stove. The back of the house has the 3 bedrooms and 4pc bath. Attached double garage.

This home is situated on 2.21 Acres.

Cozy 1 1/2 Storey home… Main floor eat-in kitchen, living room, dining room, family room with gas fireplace. Also master bedroom, 4pc bath and separate laundry/mud room all on main level.

Upstairs is one open bedroom with lots of storage space. Natural gas heat and central air, appliances included. Walking distance to Mateway Park & downtown shopping.

Call Cathy O’Neil 613-432-0073 or Allison Mulvihill 613-433-2880 $225,000

Call Allison Mulvihill 613-433-2880 $165,000 MLS#1102104

NEW LISTING

Real Estate Broker

DUPLEX

28 PEMBROKE ST. COBDEN Affordable and cozy!

Great first-time home or investment property!

Located along Hwy#17 in Cobden, close to beach and shopping! 2bedrm, living and dining rooms plus 2 season porch at back. Deep, fenced backyard.

478 MCMAHON RD. DUPLEX – Modular home (2006) with granny suite/apt attached (added in 2012). Both sides bungalow. Immaculate condition. 3+2 bedrms, 3 baths, shared laundry rm. Built on a scenic property approx.. 15min from town. A beautiful property! Priced to sell!

Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 www.sherricobusrealestate.ca $119,000 MLS#1102063

Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947. www.sherricobusrealestate.ca $279,500 MLS# 1089092

514 FORTINGTON ST

79 MUTUAL AVENUE

176 RAGLAN STREET SOUTH

Great location! Quiet area with no through traffic, just seconds from main street. Enjoy the flowing river and park setting just across the road at the swinging bridge. Deep, private, hedge lined yard with no rear or front neighbour. Main floor has been beautifully renovated with granite counter top, cherry cabinets and 2nd bathroom. With tenants in place this is also a great opportunity for investors.

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

818 EIGHTH ST - 2 Storey garden home close to shopping, park, schools & easy access to Hwy #17.

- Main floor kitchen, dining, living room & 2pc bath. 2 Bedrooms & spacious full bathroom upstairs.

- Finished lower level, natural gas furnace, central air, newer roof & attached single garage.

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

Call Mike Coulas 613-432-0092 $239,500 MLS#1088976

Call Allison Mulvihill 613-433-2880 $219,900 MLS #1095665

Call Mike Coulas now 613-432-0092 $205,700 MLS#1067694

1112 STONE RD Wonderful “starter” home on scenic Stone Rd. Many updates: siding, roof, windows, doors, 2 baths, partial finished rec room. Storage building with loft. Lovely backyard with deck.

Close to public school.

62 ARGYLE ST N

5365 HIGHWAY 60 - DOUGLAS

- 1 1/2 storey building previously used as an animal hospital.

Zoned ‘Downtown Commercial’ which permits a business enterprise or mix the use with commercial occupancy on the main floor and rent out the upper portion as a residential unit.

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

- The opportunity for investment in downtown Renfrew is here.

Recently renovated into a lovely family home with room for everyone. 3 generous sized bedrooms, 2 baths, a large country style kitchen with an expensive propane grill/stove for the chef in all of us. Hardwood and ceramic floors, main floor laundry, an efficient wood stove in the dining area.

French doors lead you to a multi-level deck on the side of the house and a large pool at the back, partially in the ground for easy access. Don’t wait to book an appointment to view!

433 MAYHEW ST 2 Bedrm Hi Ranch in the hub! Quick access to shopping & Hwy 17. Nice floor plan. Needs some updating and has been priced accordingly. Fully finished lower level with 3pc bath. Gas fireplace in the family room. Nice backyard. Garage attached.

Call Cathy O’Neil 613-432-0073 $120,000 MLS#1092764

Call Mike Coulas 613-432-0092 $189,900 MLS#1090131

Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947. www.sherricobusrealestate.ca $169,900 MLS# 1095734

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April 13 CBC Radio’s The Debaters regular Derek Seguin brings his Derek Seguin 43.0 Tour to Pembroke’s Festival Hall on Friday, April 13. Get tickets at www.hubcappromotions. ca. Based in Montreal, Seguin is one of the most sought after standup comedians on the international circuit. He has performed at every major festival across Canada including the prestigious Just For Laughs festival. Derek has many television credits to his name from various festivals and his own comedy special

This is a quality built home of the highest standards!

All brick back split with 3 beds, 1.5 baths, eat-in kitchen. Oak hardwood on most floors with ceramic entrance. Large living room & private cozy family room.Newer windows, gas heat & hot water heater, central air and so much more. No rear neighbors either…Fortington Park in your back yard!

Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 www.sherricobusrealestate.ca $179,900 MLS# 1087760

April 21 Five-time Juno nominee and seven-time Canadian Folk Music Award winning mando-maestro Andrew Collins borrows a page from basic carpentry and hits the nail on the head with his Trio’s release of Tongue & Groove at The Arnprior Public Library, 21 Madawaska St on Saturday, April 21 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and proceeds will support the library’s adult programming. Door prizes and cash bar are part of the fun. Carved with attention to detail in their workshop, The Andrew Collins Trio seamlessly join modernism with tradition with their musical fusion of classical to bluegrass, folk with jazz, swing with Celtic – to put a rare veneer on absolute artistry.

April 26 The Long War at Batstone’s Northern Ramble. The Long War’s debut album, Landscapes is set for an April 20 release. The band’s first single Breathe In Breathe Out won them the 2017 CBC Searchlight competition, and also ranked #68 on CBC’s top 100 Canadian songs of 2017.

Renfrew County Youth Network to reveal survey results RENFREW COUNTY YOUTH NETWORK

Join us Monday, April 16, 2018, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Best Western Inn and Conference Centre in Pembroke.

The Renfrew County Youth Network (RCYN) will be hosting a presentation of the Renfrew County and District Youth Needs Assessment and Report — Walking in a Good Way: The Path to A Youth Engagement Strategy.

From Jan. 9 to March 8, the RCYN engaged 655 youth between the ages of 12 and 24 to share their voices, experiences and ideas through an online survey. Six community sharing circles were organized, in addition to the survey; where 77 youth explored further some of the questions from the online survey.

“I am honoured to connect with youth and voice youth perspectives. It is vital to have a youth strategy that can guide and foster youth engagement and leadership in the county,” said Zwetlana Rajesh, RCYN youth co-chair. “In order for the strategy to be effective, our youth need to be one of the main stakeholders in both the planning and implementation stages.”

This presentation is open to the public and will be delivered by Pytor Hodgson, from Three Things Consulting, who specializes in youth engagement and community development work in rural and remote communities.

Find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @rcyn613 for more information.

Eady Realty, Inc. Brokerage

29 Raglan Street South, Renfrew, ON K7V 1P8 Each office is independently owned and operated

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

Morris Eady

Kelly Derue

Dennis Yakaback

Charlene Riopelle

Vincent Johnston

Margaret Dubeau

Broker of Record

Real Estate Broker

Real Estate Broker

Real Estate Representative

Real Estate Representative

Real Estate Representative

Cell 432-0041

Cell 433-4082

Cell 433-2254

Cell 433-1191

vincent.johnston@century21.ca

margaret.dubeau@century21.ca

Cell 432-1830 morris.eady@century21.ca

Cell 433-2681 kelly.derue@century21.ca

NEW LISTING

dennis.yakaback@century21.ca

NEW LISTING

charlene.riopelle@century21.ca

NEW LISTING

Lots For Sale 000 Culhane Road 2.6 Acres

AFFORDABLE 3 BEDROOM COTTAGE

$19,900

229 LYNCH ROAD

2425 EADY ROAD

161 TASSE AVENUE

12 LOIS LANE

COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS BEST! 4 BEDROOM, 2.5 BATH, ATTACHED GARAGE & DETACHED GARAGE/WORKSHOP. PROPERTY IN PARK-LIKE CONDITION WITH A POND MLS# 1100659

COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS FINEST! 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH OPEN CONCEPT HOME, LARGE MASTER WITH ENSUITE. FINISHED BASEMENT COMPLETE WITH LAUNDRY & MEDIA ROOM MLS# 1099556

2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW IN A GREAT LOCATION. VERY INEXEPNSIVE UTILITIES (UNDER $160/MONTH FOR HEAT, HYDRO, WATER), MANY UPGRADES INCLUDING SPRAY FOAMED BASEMENT. MOVE IN READY. MLS# 1100947

COZY 3 BEDROOM COTTAGE WITH MADAWASKA RIVER ACCESS. WARM PINE FLOORING. PROPANE FIREPLACE. DRILLED WELL. SEPTIC UPDATED 2016.

DETACHED GARAGE. BEING SOLD TURN KEY. MLS#1098958

$399,900

$319,000

Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254

Charlene Riopelle: 613-433-4082

$149,900

Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254

1117 DUGALD ROAD

630 LONG POINT WAY

554 SULLIVAN STREET

BEAUTIFUL, NEARLY NEW HOME ON ONE ACRE LOT JUST OUTSIDE RENFREW TOWN LIMITS. 3+1 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS, ATTACHED DOUBLE GARAGE, CENTRAL AIR, MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY. MLS# 1099774

4 SEASON COTTAGE HOME WITH 72 ACRES ON HURD’S LAKE. 3 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH, FINISHED BASEMENT WITH WALKOUT MLS# 1087807

THIS 1 ½ STOREY HOME OFFERS A DELIGHTFUL INTERIOR. BRIGHT, CHEERY KITCHEN. UPDATED MAIN FLOOR BATH. FINISHED BASEMENT. 1 ½ BATHS. NEW REAR DECK. PROPANE FURNACE. C/A. FLEXIBLE POSSESSION. MLS#1095153

Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681

Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254

Dennis Yakaback: 613-432-0041

$499,900

2 BEDROOM, 2 BATH BUNGALOW. 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE W/ AUTO REMOTE INSULATED GARAGE DOOR. HAND SCRAPED WALNUT HARDWOOD FLOORING & CERAMIC TILE. HIGH EFFICIENCY NATURAL GAS FURNACE, HOT WATER ON DEMAND. SPACIOUS MASTER BEDROOM W/ ENSUITE BATH & LINEN CLOSET.

$369,900

OPEN HOUSE 109 LOCHIEL STREET

65 PLAUNT STREET N.

Sunday, April 15th 2-4PM

MOVE IN READY! BEAUTIFUL GARDEN HOME WITH WALK OUT LOWER LEVEL. GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, HARDWOOD FLOORS, ALL APPLIANCES INCLUDED

Your Host: Dennis Yakaback 613-432-0041

MLS# 1084855

$259,900

Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681

NEED A BIGGER LOT? AN ATTACHED GARAGE BECAUSE YOU’RE TIRED OF SCRAPING SNOW OFF YOUR CAR? THEN COME SEE THIS 2 BEDROOM BRICK HOME, CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN RENFREW. MLS# 1089397

$178,500

$164,900

Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH BUNGALOW IN COTIEVILLE. LARGE LOT. REAR DECK & ABOVE GROUND POOL MLS# 1097241

$185,900

Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254

Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

GREAT CHANCE TO VIEW THIS 4 BEDROOM 21/2 BATH HOME, WITH OVER 1700 SQ FT OF LIVING SPACE, LONG LIST OF UPGRADES. QUICK POSSESSION AVAILABLE.

Dennis Yakaback: 613-432-0041

12 HAROLD AVENUE

519 COLERAINE DRIVE

173 BANK STREET

49 LORNE STREET

PLENTY OF SPACE INSIDE AND OUT! FOUR BEDROOM HOME SITUATED ON LARGE CORNER LOT

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

MLS# 1084855

MLS# 1089637

$48,500

Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

MLS# 1086302

$139,900

$164,900

Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681

Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254

25980 HIGHWAY 41

ON DUTY THIS WEEKEND

296 MCMAHON ROAD NICELY TREED LOT. 112 FEET OF FRONTAGE ON REIDS LAKE

$34,900

Margaret Dubeau: 613-433-1191

110 OPEONGO ROAD

PRICE REDUCED

$334,900

$169,900

1222 Storyland Road 5 Acres

DENNIS YAKABACK Real Estate Broker Cell

613-432-0041

S O L D

MARGARET DUBEAU

REAL ESTATE REPRESENTATIVE Cell 433-1191

margaret.dubeau@century21.ca I welcome your weekend call on any listed property

BONNECHERE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION We Can Build You A New Home On Your Lot Or On One Of Our Lots!

Fraser Road 1.6 Acre Lot. Nicely Treed w/ deeded access to Hurd’s Lake.

WOW! What a bonus!!

Otteridge Ave. 53’ x 104.99’ Fully Serviced With Basement Walkout Potential

Joffre Avenue Corner Lot. Close To Sport Facilities.

Natural Gas. 50’ x 125’ Deep Lot

490 Coleraine Dr. Fully Serviced Lot On Quiet Dead End Cul-De Sac

95 Buck Ridge Cr. Corner Lot. Fully Serviced.

High Speed Internet.

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330 Plaunt St. South, RENFREW Ontario K7V 1N3

613-432-7562

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

www.remaxrenfrew.com

HELEN VINCENT

SATURDAY, APRIL 14TH, 2-4 P.M. 209 FOXDEN STREET

SUNDAY, APRIL 15TH, 2-4 P.M. 142 HARAMIS DR.

SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 1-3 P.M.

Proceed north from the Water Tower on Gillan Rd – turn right on Hall Ave. and then right on Otteridge Ave to Foxden Street – meet you at 209!!!! Your Host: Helen Vincent 432-0058

Proceed south on Raglan Street to Haramis Drive – turn right onto Haramis and follow to #142! Hope to see you there!

Your Host: Helen Vincent 432-0058

JUSTED LIST

54 MADELINE ST. HORTON

183 BONNECHERE ST.

Asking $154,500 for this centrally located 3 BR Asking $325,000 for this 4 BR, 2 Bath home home, hardwood flooring, gas heat. with finished basement, large attached garage.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319 Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

136 ERINDALE AVE. (HORTON HEIGHTS)

Gorgeous 4 bedroom family home with 2 and ½ brand new bathrooms.

Beautifully landscaped and beautifully cared for with living & dining room, kitchen and eating area overlooking the family room with gas fireplace. Lower level is completely finished. Hardwood and ceramic. Outstanding rear yard with inground pool and manicured landscape. Totally private. Paved drive.

Central air. Do not miss seeing this! Call Helen at 432-0058

4272 RIVER ROAD

Located close to town with excellent waterfront.

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

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

613-433-1133

613-401-2824

613-432-0319

ross@remaxrenfrew.com

OPEN HOUSE

JUSTED LIST

PETER VINCENT

helen@remaxrenfrew.com

613-432-0058

OPEN HOUSE

(MANOR ESTATES)

DAVID VINCENT

Sales Representative

OPEN HOUSE

(HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION)

ROSS PEEVER

BROKER OF RECORD

41 BONNECHERE ST. N.

2 storey, brick home in excellent state of repair.

Eat in kit, DR, LR, mostly hardwood flooring.

2nd floor 4 bdr, 1-4pc bath, full basement, Gas heat, new 1 1/2 car detached garage, large parking area. Must See. Your Host: Ross Peever: 613-433-1133

JUSTED LIST

Sales Representative

david@remaxrenfrew.com

JUSTED LIST

OTTAWA RIVER WATERFRONT

Asking $634,500 for this Exceptional three bedroom home with 3.5 baths, Sandy beach, spacious interior & updated throughout, immaculate landscaped grounds.

Large double car garage, paved drive, updated three season room.

JUSTED LIST

53 DESMOND TRUDEAU ARNPRIOR Asking $295,000 for this three bedroom, two bath home in newer subdivision, the many upgrades throughout will leave you impressed.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319

WATERFRONT LOT ON MADAWASKA RIVER NEAR SPRINGTOWN

220 feet of waterfront – 1.8 acres of land – easy access off Calabogie Road for year round living if preferred.

Call Helen for details at 432-0058

488 MULLINS ROAD

655 ABERDEEN ST. Asking $229,900 for this lovely 2 BR bungalow, hardwood floors, 2 baths, full basement.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

BROKER

Vinyl sided bungalow which has been totally remodeled in 2010.

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

peter@remaxrenfrew.com

JUSTED LIST

6099 CENTENNIAL DR. Asking $285,000 for this three bedroom waterfront home on Centennial Lake, Newer furnace and 110 ft. of waterfront.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

JUSTED LIST

1020 GARDEN OF EDEN ROAD Just completed. A brand new 3 bedroom Hi Ranch located in a country private setting. Close access to the highway and only minutes from town..Full Tarion Warranty and efficient propane furnace. A quality build.

Call David to view. 613-401-2824

70 & 74 SPRINGTOWN BRIDGE RD., SPRINGTOWN

If you desire waterfront this is the property for you! 2 Magnificent lots on the madawaska river -#70 has 3.95 Acres and 626 feet of waterfront and #74 has 4.69 Acres and 935 feet of waterfront – paved road right to the entrances – entrance guidelines installed – drive across the springtown bridge to see these two waterfront lots.

Call Helen at 432-0058 or David at 613-401-2824

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CON 45 CHARRON LANE

975 CENTENNIAL LAKE ROAD

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

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

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

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

16 NADOBNY LANE

57 OTTERIDGE AVE. (HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION)

(THOMPSON HILL)

An affordable 2 storey older home. 3 bedrooms on second level; main level has spacious living quarters with living & dining room, eat in kitchen and ½ bath. Detached garage, storage at the rear. Large country lot for family fun – affordable living for you! Call Helen to see this home at 432-0058

1150 CONSTANT LAKE ROAD

1 1/2 storey vinyl sided home, in excellent state of repair. Attached insulated garage 25’ by 28’ with propane heat. Kitchen and dining room with air tight wood stove, plus 1 4pc bathroom. Family room 15 by 15 has a tremendous view. Second floor has large master bedroom with 1- 3 piece bathroom. Large barn repaired in 2016. Trails on either side of the barn running through the property. All buildings have metal roofs. This property is a must see! Asking $249,000. MLS# 1095636. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

100 VAILE ROAD

Here is a brand-new custom built 3 bedroom bungalow, completed to perfection inside and out! 2 full baths, spacious interior with living quarters at the rear (open concept) and covered rear deck for absolute comfort. Tarion Warrantied, paved drive and large attached garage. Call Helen to view this home at 432-0058

28 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, April 12, 2018

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.

MLS# 1086596. Asking $339,000. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

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

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

1000 NEWFOUNDOUT RD, GREATER MADAWASKA, ONTARIO

Two parcels of land with a total area of approx 270 acres. Property borders 3 lakes. Lake 1 approx 4.71 acres, lake 2 approx 11.74 acres, lake 3 approx 104 acres. Small cabin on lake 3. The vendor has approx 1,928.36’ on the north side and the rest of lake 3 is on Crown Land. Very, very unique and private property.

Visit www.remaxrenfrew.com.Asking $450,000 Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

451 MAYHEW STREET

Close to shopping and close to hwy 17 for commuting. 3 bedrooms and 4 pce bath plus living room & dining room and eat in kitchen on the first floor. Porch on the south side of the home for summer enjoyment. Lower level is completely finished with large family room, 4th bedroom and 3 pce bath plus storage room and furnace room.

Central air, paved drive, 2 car attached garage. Excellent residential location. Call Helen to view at 432-0058

254 THOMPSON AVE

At Only $125,000 this 2 BR home is in a great location on a corner lot in a quiet neighbourhood. Newer gas furnace, car port and bright interior, a perfect starter or investment home. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319