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in Renfrew on April 5, it helped a dying man cross an item off his bucket list. Patrick Richard, a Montreal Canadiens fan, was the first in line to REGION REGION see the cup. As to how he scored the coveted spot, it was simple. “I got lucky,” said Richard. “I’ve been waiting to see it for a while.” .CA .COM As he had his photo taken with his daughter Angie, she became very emotional at the special moment. After the photo was over, she revealed her father, a devoted Habs fan, was diagnosed with cancer in January at only 58. At the time, the doctors gave him only three months to live. “We are crossing it off the bucket list,” said Angie. “We were planTIFFANY LEPACK/METROLAND ning on going in June.” M.J. Blimkie, Mario Della Salvo and Mike Bolt from the Hockey Hall of Fame and Doug Miller sit in the back She was very emotional seeing of a truck with the Stanley Cup as it is paraded through downtown Renfrew on April 5 on its way to the her dad with the cup. RCAF Wing. For more photos see page 26 and for a photo gallery visit www.insideottawavalley.com. “It’s overwhelming, I’m just so happy he got to see the cup.” not one but two important pieces started in Renfrew by M.J. O’Brien league we now know. The two trophies were brought of hockey history. Along with the and was later handed out as the Stanley Cup, the O’Brien Cup was championship trophy of the Na- to town by the Birthplace of the HOCKEY HISTORY tional Hockey League (NHL). The NHA/NHL museum and its comalso on display. The O’Brien Cup was handed NHL started from the NHA thus mittee of hardworking volunteers. More than 5,000 people Jim Miller, who spearheaded the streamed through the RCAF Wing out to the winning team in the Na- cementing Renfrew’s place in hockin Renfrew to get a glimpse of tional Hockey Association (NHA), ey history as the birthplace of the visit, stressed the cups in town was

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for the town and not the museum. “It’s for tourism. The whole town needs to play into it and to identify Renfrew as the birthplace and all of these stores would fill up,” said Miller. “We are thrilled and overcome with the excitement, it’s so nice to see us moving beyond our borders.” Renfrew was in the media spotlight on Tuesday morning as CTV Morning Live from Ottawa broadcast live from the museum and Miller was also interviewed by TSN 1200. VIPS

The cups started their day off at the museum for a VIP viewing with many people mingling around and standing in awe of the hockey history on display. “It’s great, it is so encouraging to see Renfrew being identified as the beginning of the NHA, which morphed into the NHL,” said Miller during the VIP session. “The issue is it started in Renfrew.” One of those people who stood silently always near the cup was Mike Bolt. He has been the keeper of the cup for 17 years, a job he calls an honour and a privilege. See HOCKEY, page 2

Hockey history on display in Renfrew Continued from front

Bolt was excited to be in Renfrew “The history of hockey in Renfrew is amazing,” said Bolt. “Anytime you can bring the Stanley Cup and the O’Brien Cup together is a historic moment. It’s not every day you get to be part of something so historical.” Bolt is on the road with the cup 320 days a year, before arrive in Renfrew it was in Montreal and Winnipeg and once it left the Valley it was headed to Toronto and New York. One of the best parts of his job is the reactions he sees from the guys who win it and the fans. “One of the best parts of my job is I get to hang out with winners.” When asked what was his favourite hockey team, he answered with a smile. “I have 30 favourite teams.”

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Patrick and Angie Richard were the first to have their photo taken with the Stanley and O’Brien Cups at the RCAF Wing on April 5. a lot, more than wearing a jersey from somewhere else,” said Eady.

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Renfrew Mayor Don Eady called it a great day for the town. “It brings a real nice recognition to the town,” said Eady. “M.J. O’Brien started the NHA, we are the birthplace of the NHL one way or the other,” Eady was also pleased to have both trophies on display together, a historic first. “For most people it will be the first time they see it live,” said Eady. “Just to be able to say you stood with the cup in Renfrew is part of our history.” Bob Barker, chair of the museum, thought it was the greatest thing to have both trophies together. “The first time in history they are photographed together,” said Barker. “The Stanley Cup is the biggest focus; it is the holy grail. The O’Brien Cup explains the history of how it eventually turned into the NHL. Renfrew should be very proud of our history and we are very fortunate to have that history.” Long time museum committee member M.J. Blimkie was very impressed to have the O’Brien Cup also in town. “It’s the first time they have ever been seen together, it’s just something else,” said Blimkie. Barker thinks Renfrew should be very proud of its connection to the NHL. “We are hoping the town supports it because it is a great tourist attraction,” said Barker. All of the committee members and some members of council were also wearing Renfrew Millionaire jerseys. “It’s kind of exciting, it means

The next stop for the two cups was a parade through downtown. The parade included a police car, fire truck, a truck with a trailer with the cup and one more unique vehicle. Randy Pender has worked for the Town of Renfrew for 38 years and drove the Zamboni in the parade. “It’s pretty cool and awesome,” he said of the cup arriving in town. He admitted he was a little nervous driving in the parade but said he was used to big crowds at the rink. “I never thought I would be in a parade in Renfrew with the Stanley Cup,” said Pender. Chad Scerba and his eight-yearold son, were standing outside the post office before the parade started. “It’s great to see the support for the museum and it is nice the town is being recognized as the birthplace,” said Chad. “I know the committee put in a lot of hard work on this.” Also amongst the crowd gathered outside waiting for the cup to be paraded by was Dawson Fraser, a huge hockey fan. “I’m really excited to see the Stanley Cup,” said Fraser. His teachers who were with him said he almost ran all the way from Renfrew Collegiate High School. The parade ended at the Wing and people were already streaming in. Alison Legault arrived just before the cup was brought into the Wing with her three-year-old son Cash. “I’m hoping it’s not the last time he gets to hold it or see it,” said Ali-

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son. She noted a lot of people can’t make it to the Hockey Hall of Fame to see the trophy. “It’s pretty exciting, probably not a lot of people will get to see it in their lifetime,” said Legault. The Wing was busy all afternoon and well into the evening as young and old, friends and classmates waited in line to get their picture taken with the two cups. Rob Barker, one of the committee members, was amazed by the crowd at the Wing. “It’s exciting to see all of the kids,” said Barker. “It’s a big deal for them, they see it all of the time on TV but now it’s here in town.” Barker also thought it was important for the kids to learn more about the town’s history. “It’s a nice thing for the kids to be involved with, the rich hockey history of Renfrew,” said Barker. Just passed 8 p.m. the last few people in line got their picture with the cup. Approximately 5,000 people made their way by. A few days later Miller reflected on the day. “People came from Thunder Bay, east of Ottawa, Belleville and more,” said Miller. “I think it proves my point, if the town would be properly recognized as the birthplace of the NHA/NHL this place would be booming. There is no end to what you could attract in the tourism industry.” Miller says they are getting tons of compliments on the day and that the downtown was overwhelmed with out of town shoppers. In a year when no Canadian hockey team made the playoffs many in Renfrew can now say they saw the cup in their hometown. “Unless they travelled somewhere else,” said Miller. “They wouldn’t have seen the cup.”

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Horton Township council approves new burning bylaw Tiffany Lepack

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There are changes in how Horton Townships residents can light up outside. The township updated its open air burning bylaw at its regular council meeting on April 5. Horton Fire Chief Randy Corbin explained the new bylaw was due because the community is expanding. “The last time it was done was in 2007 and the community had been building up. There were more and more houses getting closer together, and we have been getting lots of reports of smoke bothering other people,” said Corbin. “We’ve had a couple of issues where fires have gotten out of control.” Corbin said the old bylaw needed to be tightened. “(It’s) so people can enjoy their fires and still be able to control the burning and reduce the risk of fire and property damage to other people,” said Corbin. Some of the major changes to the bylaw include the following: * A fire season will run from April 1 to Oct. 31, no bonfires will be permitted during this time anywhere in the township

* Bonfires are not permitted in the residential one, limited service residential and mobile home park zones at any time during the year. Bonfires (open air fires) are permitted with a fire permit in the other zones between Nov. 1 and March 31 * Campfires are permitted in any zone during the fire season without a permit providing the fire pit meets the definition in the bylaw * no burn barrels are permitted in the above residential zones. They are only permitted in rural zones between Nov. 1 and March 31 if the burn barrel is placed a minimum of 100 metres from any lot line * Strengthened wording for cost recovery and * List of fines under the Provincial Of-

fenses Act that would be issues by a ticket. As to the new penalty section Corbins says it will help them enforce fees when people are careless. Corbin says he expects some people will not be happy with the changes. “There will be backlash on a few of them,” said Corbin. “The majority of the people are for it; you always get people who disagree.” Corbin noted there has been a number of changes in the township since the last bylaw review. “A lot of the hamlets and such there are people who insist on burning garbage, this will alleviate that problem. “We have curbside pickup now for the garbage and recycling,” said Corbin. “So there is no need to be burning garbage, so

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Theme park ‘pie in the sky’ says Horton Township deputy mayor Tiffany Lepack

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A proposed music event at the Horton Community Centre was quickly shut down on April 5. Rob Sweet, who presented to council two weeks ago his idea for a theme park at the old Timber Town property, addressed the recreation committee. Sweet was seeking approval to hold a musical fundraiser at the community centre called Greenstock from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on July 30. He was going to put neighbours up in a hotel and plan separate entertainment for them. Mayor Robert Kingsbury was

the first to say he was certainly not in favour of the event. “Our facility was not designed for 5,000 people, what about the septic system,” he asked. “I am not in favour of putting our residents out of their homes.” Coun. Dave Bennett agreed with the mayor, saying he did not think the facility was made for something like that. “I do not believe it is a good idea to put 5,000 people on Horton Township property,” said Bennett. “I support what you want to do but not to have the event there. The facility itself does not accommodate it.” Bennett noted he would love to

see an event with 3-400 people happen on the site but not something that large. “I hate to tell you but it would come back and bite us,” said Bennett. Sweet then posed a question to council. “Is this the place for me to build the park?” Bennett countered by telling him he was way too far ahead of himself and that he wanted to see a concrete plan. Deputy Mayor Robert Johnston, who runs a Bluegrass festival on his 60-acre property, also echoed the size problem. “It’s way too big of a function,”

said Johnston. As to the current status of the Timber Town property, Johnston noted it’s currently owned by six or seven different people. “To be honest it’s a pie in the sky,” said Johnston. “I would like to have it in the township but I don’t know how.” Bennett told Sweet he was willing to work with him to try and put something together. Sweet commented he thought he had more of a positive reaction after the last meeting. “If we had a chance to talk you would see a plan,” said Sweet before he left the meeting. The recreation committee made

Horton agrees to co-host cycling event on June 5 Tiffany Lepack

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Get ready to pedal in support of the Horton trails. The Horton recreation committee heard a presentation from Debbie Fiebig on the Cycle the K&P and CN Trails event on June 5. Council approved a motion to co-host the event as part of its recreation program with assistance from the Pinnacle Pedallers as a fundraiser for the Horton CN trail. This is the first time Fiebig has organized such an event and she is still finalizing all of the details. She admits it has been a learning experience. “I’m a passionate cyclist,” she told the

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committee. “It’s a fundraiser for the trails so I’m encouraging all forms of active transportation.” The event is set to run on June 5 from 9 a.m. to noon starting at the Ma-Te-Way Park in Renfrew. Participants can then wheel, (cycle or stroll) on the CN Trail in Horton to Goshen Road, which is 10 kilometres. “A person can decide on their distance based on their ability,” said Fiebig. “I’ve set no limits because everyone is different.” All of the proceeds will be going to the Horton trail and she hopes the money will be used for trail markers, or signage or trail upkeep. “I’m hoping next year it will support the Renfrew part of the trail and the year after that the K&P,” said Fiebig.

Other plans for the event include a bike safety rodeo with Janice Sawbridge of the Renfrew OPP and a history display on the trails.

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She also noted June 5 is the start of the Silver Chain Challenge versus Lanark a friendly competition between the two counties to inspire and promote more active and healthier communities. “An active community is a healthy community,” said Fiebig. Organizers are currently working on making up pledge forms and registration information. If you would like to get involved contact Fiebig at 613-432-6893 or Kathleen Rogers at the township 613-433-3303.

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no motion on Sweet’s proposed July 30 event. Sweet called the Renfrew Mercury on April 7 and said he was not too impressed on how the meeting went. He said one of the property owners was not interested in selling to him and had contacted council. “It doesn’t seem like it’s a proper fit, “said Sweet. “I was looking at Horton as my base community.” Sweet says he is still going to discuss two other Horton properties with the mayor and councillors but admits the response from the committee ‘was not a good one.’ He does have other locations for his theme park but would not disclose where they are.

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First responders, unions applaud new PTSD legislation Sherry Haaima

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Post traumatic stress disorder or PTSD is a very real challenge for many of Ontario’s 73,000 first responders. New legislation passed unanimously last week should make accessing services easier for first responders, who are twice as likely than the general public to suffer from PTSD. On April 5, the province passed legislation that will create a presumption that PTSD diagnosed in first responders is work-related. County of Renfrew Paramedic Chief Michael Nolan applauded the move. “For first responders in general it shines a light on a really important subject that has been not only misunderstood but underappreciated in terms of its impact,” said Nolan. Trauma affects all first responders, he said. “Part of this is about PTSD but the greater opportunity here is also highlighting mental health and making sure we create a supportive culture,” said Nolan. “Under the Supporting Ontario’s First Responders Act (Bill 163), the presumption allows for faster access to WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) benefits, resources and timely treatment,” says a Province of Ontario press release. “Once a first responder is diagnosed with PTSD by either a psychiatrist or a psychologist, the claims process to be eligible for WSIB benefits will be expedited, without the need to prove a causal link between PTSD and a workplace event.” The release goes on to indicate the presumption applies to police officers, firefighters, paramedics, certain workers in correctional institutions and secure youth justice facilities, dispatchers of police, firefighter and ambulance services, and emergency response teams. “The act also allows the Minister of Labour to request and publish PTSD prevention plans from employers of workers who are covered by the presumption.” This act is part of the province’s strategy to prevent or mitigate the risk of PTSD and provide first responders with faster access to treatment and the information they need to stay healthy. Renfrew County paramedic Chris Day is vice chair of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) ambulance committee of Ontario. Day was at Queen’s Park for the passing of the legislation. “We feel it is a great first step,” said Day, noting there are still some areas he’d like to see improved. “We’re extremely happy with Minister of Labour Kevin Flynn and Safety Minister Yasir Naqvi for their push and leadership to hurry up and get it through so we can start getting help for first responders.” Among the problems with the system, explained

Day, was that because of the way WSIB is structured, workers were expected when filing a claim to list a specific date, time and details of the incident. With first responders, responding to various traumatic events can have a cumulative effect. “Yes, it can be a traumatic one-time event but it can be something more chronic and over a long period of time,” said Day. The mood at Queen’s Park was upbeat on the day of the bill’s passing, said Day. Union officials were a little disappointed the bill is retroactive

going back only 24 months, said Day, and that individuals who had WSIB claims denied in the past will not be allowed to have their cases reopened. Day said they’d like to see more workers included in the legislation, as well, but that covering first responders is a good start. Passing of the legislation has been a long time coming, said Day, with the bill first coming forward some eight years ago after being proposed by NDP MPP Cheri DiNovo. See MORE, page 6

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The province has also promised to be more proactive in terms of providing supports that might prevent the PTSD in the first place, said Day, including ensuring counsellors provided to first responders are properly trained. “We have employee assistance programs in place but the problem is those are good for if your children are having trouble with schoolwork, you’re having financial trouble or problems with your spouse,” said Day. “Those counsellors are not specifically trained on how to deal with PTSD or someone who’s just watched five people burn to death in their car.” Access to specialized, trained counsellors could help first responders before the effects of trauma become debilitating, he said. Paramedics and communication officers representing four labour groups with nearly 8,000 Ontario paramedic members among them, were at the Legislative gallery at Queen’s Park, to support and mark the event. Paramedics from Ottawa, Hamilton, Toronto, Renfrew, Durham, Peel and ORNGE, were on hand for the vote. “Increasingly concerned that the province was taking recommendations on paramedic issues from some who do not represent the majority views of working paramedics, last year, CUPE, the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU), UNIFOR and the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) formed the Paramedic Working Group (PWG). The intent of the group is to ensure that dialogue with the provincial government on priority paramedic policy and patient safety issues represents the perspective of the majority of paramedics and communications officers. “Bill 163 will go a long way they say in lessening the stigma associated with PTSD and paramedics getting help and treatment before it’s too late,” said a joint press release issued from the unions. 6 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, April 14, 2016

Books in fairly good shape says mayor of Admaston-Bromley after 2015 audit presentation Tiffany Lepack

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The books are in order in the Township of Admaston-Bromley. The township heard a presentation from Rory Richards of MacKillican and Associations to review the 2015 financial statements at its regular council meeting on April 7. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The books are in fairly good shape in the Township of Admaston-Bromley,â&#x20AC;? said Mayor Michael Donohue. MacKillicanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s report stated it was their opinion the financial statements for Admaston-Bromley were presented fairly and at yearend they were in accordance with the Canadian public sector accounting standards for local governments. Richards pointed out during his presentation the town increased its cash balance compared to last year by $118,000, there was no amount last year because they were in overdraft in 2014. Taxes receivable was $224,372 in 2015 compared to $241,041 in 2014, this decreased by $16,500. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s currently 6.5 per cent of taxa-

tion billed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on the low side for municipalities. The average in Ontario is roughly 10 per cent,â&#x20AC;? said Richards. The total accounts receivable for 2015 was $237,552. Overall the financial assets for the town were just over $500,000 and the net financial assets were just over $16 million. Under revenue the town brought in $1,644,129 and it had budgeted for $1,642,548 for taxation and user charges. In government transfers it received $646,757 from the Ontario government, $85,523 from the federal funding and $8,152, from other municipalities, in other it received $372,122 for a total revenue of $2,756,683. The expenses totaled $3,77,207 at the end of the year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It looks like a large deficit but thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mainly due to the amortization that is included in these numbers,â&#x20AC;? said Richards. The accumulated surplus at the beginning of the year was $16,228,270 and at the end of the year it was $15,207,746. The townâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reserves increased by $171,000 in 2015. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The township has done a good

job of rebuilding the reserves. You can see there is a change in reserves of $171,000 during the year so the reserves doubled in value,â&#x20AC;? said Richards. At the end of 2014 the reserves were at $170,583 and the total ending in 2015 was $342,120. The township also received a letter from its accountants with comments to â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;strengthen your internal controls.â&#x20AC;&#x2122; One of the points addressed in the letter was the time sheets of the clerk/treasurer and road superintendent are not approved by an independent person and should be approved by a member of council to ensure accuracy. Town clerk/treasurer Annette Louis explained to council that both positions are salary jobs and there is a factor of trust and responsibility. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If we were not putting in our hours that would be pretty obvious pretty quick,â&#x20AC;? Louis told council. Another issue that was noted was the tender opening process, the township does not have a tender summary sheet. However, all of these items are in the minutes she said .

Proposed county smoking bylaw will see butts out around some buildings Tiffany Lepack

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The butt stops at nine metres. If the County of Renfrew has its way there will be no smoking within nine metres at its administration buildings, paramedic bases and public works garages. On March 30 council directed staff to bring an amended policy back to the table to its April 28 meeting, when council would vote to approve the new measure. The amendment clarified there would be no smoking within nine metres from any entrance, walkway or stairway. Warden Peter Emon thinks this is a good interim step and says more restrictions may come later. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s starting with something,â&#x20AC;? said Emon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I imagine in the future there will be a committee or council that will move to a full on ban on other sites, it takes a while to educate people.â&#x20AC;? Renfrew Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bonnechere Manor already has a strict no

smoking policy anywhere on its grounds. Paul Moreau, director of development and property for the county, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see any problem having two policies for different locations. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t see any challenges coming. A municipality can pass a bylaw as it seems fit, they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be the same (for each building),â&#x20AC;? said Moreau. He also noted the Smoke Free Ontario Act distinguishes between different buildings as well. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is no smoking on hospital properties and with other government buildings the nine metre rule applies,â&#x20AC;? said Moreau. Some of the properties that would be affected include: Renfrew County Place at 450 Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Rd., Renfrew, 80 McGonigal St., Arnprior, the paramedic base in Arnprior located at 91 Meehan St., the public works garages in Calabogie at 758 Mill St. and at 1460 Lochwinnoch Rd. in Goshen.

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Treat smokers the same It took awhile, but Renfrew County council has finally bowed to inevitability by agreeing to ban smoking in all of its buildings. Since it has already banned smoking in its two long-term care homes and is in the process of phasing in prohibition at its social housing units, it’s about time it admitted what is sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander. If it is expecting its tenants to butt out, surely it should do the same for its own employees and elected representatives. But wait a minute. While smoking has been banned not only in the long-term homes but also outside, the proposed nosmoking regulations aren’t as strict for the other county buildings. Which include, by the way, not just county headquarters in Pembroke but Renfrew County Place in Renfrew, the administration building and paramedic base in Arnprior, and public works garages around the county. The proposed butt-out bylaw, to be voted on by county council at its April 28 meeting, will allow, if not amended, smoking on county property as long as it’s not within nine metres of a building’s entrance, walkway or stairway. County officials argue that the compromise is a first step toward a complete ban, which would be more palatable in the future as fewer and fewer county councillors and employees smoke.

The county notes that it is well within its rights to have two different rules for its buildings. It notes the provincial government encourages stricter rules for hospital and other health care facilities, which includes long-term care homes. So the county is within its rights. But that doesn’t make its stand ethically right. That train of thinking tends to penalize those who are most vulnerable instead of smokers who should know better. Most residents of long-term care homes are seniors who blithely started smoking before the hazards of the habit were wellknown. To try to force them to quit smoking now under the guise of doing it to protect their health is a bit late in the game. Besides, making them depart the warmth and security of their homes to feed their habit is more often worse for their health than letting them puff away in well-ventilated designated smoking zone. If anything, it is the long-term care residents who should be allowed to smoke on the county (Bonnechere Manor and Miramichi Lodge) properties and not the mostly younger workers who habituate the other county buildings. County council should rethink its bylaw and either ban smoking completely on all its properties or give the folks at the longterm care who smoke a break and let them have the nine-metre rule too.

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The County of Renfrew is accepting new applications for Ontario Renovates funding to assist seniors and disabled individuals access funding for upgrades to their homes. Ontario Renovates, part of the provincial Investment in Affordable Housing for Ontario Extension Program, provides financial assistance to homeowners by way of a forgivable loan to repair their home to acceptable standards while improving the energy efficiency and/or increasing accessibility of their unit. The goal is to enhance the residents’ quality of life. “The target groups for Ontario Renovates include low to moderate income seniors and persons with disabilities residing in the County of Renfrew,” explained Renfrew County Housing Corporation general manager Carol Neill. “This is a great opportunity for some of our resi-

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Staying safe online Children become like zombies with their cell phones, demonstrates presenter Paul Davis of Social Networking Safety during a presentation at Our Lady of Fatima School on April 4 about online safety. The Renfrew OPP and Renfrew Police Services Board put on the presentation and police spokesperson Const. Janice Sawbridge was pleased with the turnout. Sawbridge says parents need to spend time teaching their young children how to be safe when using the Internet, just like they teach them to cross the street safely or ride a bicycle. If parents don’t know something they should research it, or take a class. Sawbridge says the number one rule to keep kids safe online is: no electronics in the bedroom.

The Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated 172 calls for service during the previous week. An update to the search for a male wanted on an arrest warrant for failing to remain at the scene of a collision, he has been found and arrested. A 21-year-old man of Pontiac QC. was arrested in Quebec and transported to bail court in Ontario on April 6. He is charged with failing to remain at a collision causing bodily harm and take motor vehicle without consent after a collision on Raglan Street South in Renfrew on Thursday, March 31 where a pedestrian was struck at a crosswalk. He was released on a recognizance and will appear in court in Renfrew on April 20. The elderly female victim was treated in hospital for serious injuries. Const. Mark Yarmel is the lead investigator. If you have information related to this case and have not spoken to police please call 1-888-310-1122. DOMESTIC DISPUTES

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Renfrew officers are investigating after a Blu-ray player and several movies were stolen from a Renfrew residence. The victim noticed the items missing on Saturday, April 2. There is a suspect in the case, Const. Mark Bennett is investigating. Police are investigating a theft reported to them on April 5. A home care company called the Renfrew OPP after a client reported cash was stolen from them. A suspect was identified, however the victim did not wish to pursue charges. The investigation is continuing to determine if there are other victims. Const. Bennett is investigating. A wallet was stolen from a residence in Renfrew. The victim called the OPP on Tuesday, April 5. The theft happened in early March and a suspect has been identified. Const. Bennett is investigating. Giant Tiger in Renfrew was the victim of theft caught on video. Employees called the OPP on Friday, April 8 after observing a

female on video concealing merchandise in a purse and leaving the store making no attempt to pay for the items. The female has been identified, the stolen property was located at a local pawnshop and charges are pending. Const. Patrick O’Connor is investigating. On Saturday, April 9 OPP officers responded to a break in at the Laundry Mat in the Arnprior Mall. The door from inside the mall was forced open sometime overnight. Once inside a coin-operated dispenser was forced open and coins and laundry detergent was stolen. There are no suspects. Also inside the mall, the owner of E-steam reported their kiosk was damaged and products stolen. Several of the glass tops were smashed to gain access. Const. Dallas MacLeod is investigating. SEXUAL ASSAULT INVESTIGATION

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The date for Hospice Renfrew’s major fundraiser, Hike for Hospice, has been set for May 1. “Gather together as a team, round up your family, friends and pets, get some fresh air and exercise, have loads of fun and be eligible for one of our great prizes,” says promotion for the event. It’s the 10th year for Hike for Hospice and among the changes this year is a new location – Ma-Te-Way Park. The theme for this year’s event is ‘It takes a team!’ The hike consists of a three-kilometre walk or a fivekilometre run and there are team challenges and prizes. This year’s event includes a corporate/business challenge, first responder team challenge, media group challenge and high school challenge, in which students can receive five of their community service hours. Executive director Maureen Sullivan-Bentz said organizers are really trying to expand the hike to people who might not have experienced hospice. “It’s important for us to expand and make all of Renfrew County aware of the services and programs we have to offer, including respite care and pain and symptom management,” she said. “It’s really important for us to get that message out there.” Hospice needs more ambassadors, she said, and officials are trying to engage youth and others and let them know about volunteer and fundraising opportunities. That’s where this year’s new team challenges come in, complete with prizes for top teams. There’s a high school team challenge. “We’d like to see all high schools in Renfrew County get involved,” said Sullivan-Bentz. Students can receive five community service honours for their participation. “The more we break down barriers and get people through the front door, the better,” she said. Officials are excited about the new location for the hike, which up until this year had started and finished at Stewart Park near the Presbyterian Church. The limited parking at that location was an issue, said SullivanBentz. The event route always included the picturesque trails at Ma-Te-Way Park so it makes sense to have the event start and finish there. There’s a focus on having a little something for everyone. “We’re really promoting that it’s a family event,” said Sullivan-Bentz. “There’ll be more things for kids this year.” SUPPORT NEEDED

Hospice Renfrew first opened its doors in 2008. The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care provides funding for close to 50 per cent of Hospice Renfrew operations. “As a result, we depend greatly on community support to provide the necessary additional funds in order that we may provide services to our residents and their families.” The continued community support is encouraging, said Sullivan-Bentz, and much-needed. “Donors have been so generous but having to fundraise $600, 00 a year is extremely challenging,” she said. Now that the building has reached the eight-year mark, there are needed improvements. Registration for Hike for Hospice starts at 1 p.m. and the walk begins at 2 p.m. Register at www.HikeForHospiceRenfrew.ca . More info is available by calling 613433-3993 or emailing events@hospicerenfrew.ca. 12 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, April 14, 2016

VHR kicks off 2016 Radiothon Valley Heritage Radio’s 2016 Radiothon kicked off Sunday morning with a pancake breakfast at Royal Canadian Legion Branch 148 in Renfrew. Staff and management were thrilled with the $22,706 raised on the first day of the week-long campaign, which runs until April 17. Gary and Shirley Russett of McNabBraeside enjoy fresh Valley maple syrup on their pancakes at the April 9 breakfast. On-air personalities Christa Pare and Charlie Dunlap served more than 200 breakfasts. SUBMITTED

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Workshops help youth, parents go from Worries to Wellness On March 30, the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board and the Renfrew County Parenting Network hosted Journey from Worries to Wellness, a free information evening for parents and caregivers. The event at St. Joseph’s Catholic High School in Renfrew, featured workshops focused on children and youth challenges. Another event is being held May 12 in Petawawa. Above, several members of the organizing committee gather for a photo. From left are Hazel Power, Lisa Cuypers, Maureen Mullin and Faye Mick-Johnston. Above right, Renfrew OPP Const. Janice Sawbridge is on duty at the OPP booth. Right, Greg Lubimiv, executive director, of the Phoenix Centre, runs one of the workshops.

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Old Hwy 17 Kinburn

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Hwy 417 Renfrew

County Rd. 29 Pakenham

Hwy 417 Ottawa

Girls just wanna have fun Terri-Lee Cameron, owner of Curves and Karen Clemow from Pampered Chef organized the ninth annual Girls’ Night Out on April 8 at the RCAF Wing, which included 67 different businesses on display. PHOTOS BY TIFFANY LEPACK/METROLAND

Auction Sales

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

Off Hwy 303 onto Starks Corners Rd onto Stoney Batter Rd to Smiley Rd or Parkman Rd to Stoney Batter Rd to Smiley Rd, signs posted. JD 3130 tractor, JD 148 loader; Case Agri King 770 tractor, cab; JD 3130 tractor, cab, 2 WD; JD 2130 tractor, loader, cab; Case Agri King 770 tractor, open station; Oliver 88 tractor; Oliver 77 tractor, loader; Cockshutt 550 tractor; Case S tractor; Farmall A tractor; McCormick W4 standard tractor; John Deere AR tractor, parts; NH BR7060 Silage Special round baler, Xtra sweep, approx 2500 bales; NH HT152 V-rake, 10 wheels; NH 488 haybine; 24’ tandem steel Martin 12 ton wagon; JD 9350 hoe seed drill, 20’, soybean special; JD 8200 seed drill; JD 220 tandem disc, levelers, 20’; IH 370 disc, cyl; Morris Mgnum II chisel plow, 12’; full line of farm machinery; 2 Houle barn cleaners with approx 200 ft chain; approx. 10 ton feed barley; approx 100 – 4’X5’ bales of hay; G3000 CL generator; tools; 14’ Grew boat with trailer & 55 HP Evinrude motor; antiques and household items. ...................................................................................

Annual Bred Heifer Sale

for Preston & Terry Cull 923 Spence Rd, Douglas, Ont Friday Evening May 6 at 7:00 p.m. Viewing after 5:00 p.m. or by appointment prior 75 Charolais, whites/tans & reds X-Bred first or second calf heifers. Numerous with calves at foot. Bred to Charolais or Red Angus Bulls. Double vaccinated, Scour Bos 9, vet checked ...................................................................................... TERMS: CASH OR CHEQUE WITH ID LUNCH AVAILABLE AUCTIONEER: PRESTON CULL R.R. #1 DOUGLAS 613-649-2378 See prestoncull.com for more pictures.

Mother’s Day Sunday Brunch May 8th 10 - 2 Victoria Day Sunday Brunch May 22nd 10 - 2 reservations suggested “Afternoon Tea” every Thursday 2 - 5 “You be the Star ...” Karaoke every Thursday 8 - 12 prizes for “best story why you chose your song”

729 Mill Street, Calabogie (In Calabogie Lodge) reservations suggested 613-752-2676 x311

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Arnprior Council 2082 PRESENTS

ATTENTION Above, Judy and Sara Dick from J & J Chocolate Sensations hold up some of their delicious treats. Below, Eva Crozier has her hair curled by Miranda Haines from Classic Beauty Hair Boutique and Spa.

VETERANS, EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL AND DEPENDENTS Eligibility for benefits through Veterans Affairs has changed and new programs offered under the New Veterans’ Charter. This means you may now qualify for one or more of the following: • Disability Pension or a lump sum award for disabilities related to service; • Treatment Benefits; • War Veter ans’ and Widows’ allowance; • Earnings loss income, Supplementary retirement income, Extended health coverage, Educational assistance, etc.; • Home assistance or help with the cost of care in nursing or retirement homes • Benevolent Fund assistance

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

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

FREE ADMISSION FREE PARKING

PRODUCT DEMONSTRATIONS & FREE SAMPLES

Patricia Royle (Service Bureau Officer from the Royal Canadian Legion Ontario Command) will be visiting RCL Branch #148, Renfrew the week of May 9, 2016. Anyone wishing more assistance or information on the benefits should leave their name, address and phone number with the Branch Secretary at 613-432-6450 so that you may be contacted about the exact date and time of interviews. The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, April 14, 2016 15

OPEN HOUSE GUIDE

LAND FOR SALE 12.65 ACRES

Saturday, April 16 1-3PM Your Host: Ross Peever 613-433-1133

For further info, call R.L. Starks at

613.432.2153 Offers to close May 15, 2016

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

Sunday, April 17 • 2-4PM Travel to the Village of White Your Hosts: Lake and proceed on Bellamy Rd Ross Peever 613-433-1133 and to the Campbell Sideroad and Helen Vincent 613-432-0058 turn left and travel to McManus Rd – turn onto McManus Rd and follow our signs Metro City Realty Ltd. (Renfrew) Brokerage A locally owned Independent Member Broker

344 MCMANUS RD., WHITE LAKE

327 MOUNT ST PATRICK RD

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

613-432-7562

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

NEW LISTING

www.remaxrenfrew.com

NEW LISTING

ROSS PEEVER

PETER VINCENT

613-433-1133

613-432-0319

ross@

peter@

Sales Rep

remaxrenfrew.com

NEW LISTING

R0013753679

plus standing timber fronting on Highway 41, adjacent to Catholic Church, Village of Griffith, Ontario.

Broker

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NEW LISTING WATERFRONT ESTATE 45 CHARRON LANE

WILBER LAKE

Located at 408 Hummingbird Lane and asking $269,900 for this 2 BR Waterfront bungalow with 2 baths, built in 2003 with 91” of waterfront and large detached garage. MLS# 1003233. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

OPEN HOUSE

248 MUNRO AVE.

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

139 BARNET BLVD.

Asking only $239,900 for this immaculate 5 bedroom, 2 bath home, large master bedroom, spacious interior. A Must See home. MLS# 1003605. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

428 POINT CHURCH ROAD

Beautiful view with this modern home nestled on a 1.09 acres of tastefully wooded lot. Double car garage 22’by 24’ fully insulated, 200 amp service, plus fully insulated loft. Property in excellent state of repair. A must see, a pleasure to show. MLS# 1000955. $367,500. Call Ross 613-433-1133.

6 acre property with over 700ft. of shoreline on private, springfed lake. 3 bdrm, 3 bath home with sunroom and finished basement. Master bdrm on main level with ensuite bath. Wood working shop and artist studio (may come equipped as part of the sale). Detached 3 car garage. Sauna located next to the beach, providing privacy and relaxation. Only 6 minutes to Renfrew. Call Ross 613-433-1133.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16 1-3PM 327 MOUNT ST PATRICK RD.

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

HWY 41 – EGANVILLE

Beautiful secluded log home located on approx 92 acres. Property over looks Constant Creek. Open concept living on the main level with the master located in the second storey loft. Eat-in kitchen & laundry facilities. Living room features an air tight wood stove & lots of room for entertaining. Property is made up of mostly a softwood bush. Excellent get a way or hunting area. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

128 BONNECHERE STREET SOUTH

Spacious 2 Storey brick home, offers 2 levels of living space. Separate building, adjacent to the house, converted into a 2 bedroom apartment, providing extra income. Paved Driveway. Asking $159,900. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

E G L SA DIN N PE

205 BARNET BLVD.

Asking $165,000 for this 3+1 BR hi ranch home home, with 1.5 baths in central location and close to area schools. Detached garage. MLS# 1002916. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

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100 VAILE RD.

Beautiful setting for this 3 storey log-sided home with a wraparound verandah. Cathedral ceiling & wood stove in the family room. Deck off FR leads to an above ground pool. Efficient U-shaped kitchen with an island is open to the dining room. Main floor laundry room is combined with a 3PC bath. 4 bedrooms & a full bath occupy the second level. Fully insulated detached garage & income-generating solar panels. $364,900 MLS# 987350. Ross 433-1133

E G L SA DIN N E P 14 USBORNE ST.

Asking $195,000 and located at the edge of Arnprior, renovated 3 BR home with deep lot, gas heat. MLS# 976390. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

364 MCNAB AVE.

62 KNIGHT ST.

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

E G L SA DIN N PE 459 MAYHEW ST.

Asking $289,900 for this 3+1 bedroom home with large fenced yard, two baths, finished basement and attached garage on quiet street. MLS# 983721. Call Peter 613-432-0319

Great starter home, large modern kitchen, with separate living room. Mostly hardwood floor downstairs as well as upstairs. This modern home has 2 bedrooms upstairs, 2 bedrooms downstairs and a full basement, gas heat and central air. All downstairs windows are approximately 10 years old. Separate garage with a paved driveway and a beautiful back yard. MLS# 973843 Asking $179,500. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133

E G L SA DIN N PE

39 GRIGG AVE.

Asking $175,000 for this renovated 3 BR, 2 Bath home on deep lot, newer gas furnace, spacious interior, finished basement. Close to RVH and Hwy 17. MLS# 987546. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew K7V 1N3

613-432-7562

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

www.remaxrenfrew.com

HELEN VINCENT BROKER OF RECORD

613-432-0058

helen@remaxrenfrew.com

OPENSE HOU

Sunday, april 17th 2-4 pm • 344 mcmanuS rd., White lake

2449 THOMPSON RD.

Located in a wonderful country setting this brand new 3 bedroom bungalow is completed. Generous sized bedrooms and attached 2 car garage. Hardwood floors & ceramic tile throughout. Large master bedroom with 4 pce ensuite. Built-in propane stove in living room and central a/c included. Full Tarion warranty. MLS# 974014 To View Call David Vincent 613-401-2824.

338 WILLIAM STREET - ARNPRIOR

169 GAGAN LANE OTTAWA RIVER WATERFRONT

84 OTTERIDGE AVE (HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION)

The hole is dug and construction is about to commence at this address. An outstanding custom built bungalow will be built on this lot. Two bedrooms, open living and dining areas, kitchen, 2 baths, contractor will finish basement if requested. Tarion Warranty, 9 ft basement, fully serviced lot. Call Helen for floor plans at 432-0058.

Hunter Gate Subdivision BRAND NEW HOMES HERE’S WHAT SPRING WILL BRING Ca Tod ll ay!

613-432-0058

ross@remaxrenfrew.com

david@remaxrenfrew.com

BROKER

peter@remaxrenfrew.com

566 PINNACLE RD.

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

89 GRIGG STREET

A great 2 bedroom starter home for you and a good investment property. Well maintained home in a quiet location, 2 baths, paved drive, large rear yard. Storage available. Gas heat. Call Helen at 432-0058 or Ross at 433-1133 to view.

LOTS FOR SALE

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

784 RAGLAN SOUTH

Extremely well cared for 3 bedroom bungalow on a corner lot in a wonderful section of town. Eat in kitchen with separate dining room. Large master on main level with ensuite. Gleaming hardwood floors on main level. Completely finished basement with bedroom and bath. New roof and kitchen upgrades in 2015. 2nd driveway at rear off the covered porch makes for easy access. Call David 401-2824 or Helen 432-0058 to view. MLS# 1002737.

Call Helen at 432-0058 for details

Hunter Gate Subdivision Renfrew’s Best! OTTERIDGE AVENUE

2204 RUSSETT DRIVE – MCNAB-BRAESIDE

A great location and a great 5 acre property to view. Custom built bungalow with 2 levels of complete living space. Well landscaped fenced lot, inground pool and lots of storage. This home has so much to offer you and your family. Call Helen at 432-0058.

Prime property on Arthur Ave. Zoned for multi residential – condos or townhouses Call Helen 613.432.0058 Overlooking the River

Lots available in Hunter Gate. #35

#37

#39

#41

#43

#45

SIX BRAND NEW GARDEN HOMES WAITING FOR YOU! Call Helen for details and occupancy dates

613-432-0319

3 BEACHWOOD LANE, OTTAWA RIVER

Maintenance Contracts Can Be Arranged

ose Cho w! No

613-401-2824

Exceptional 4 bdrm waterfront home. Open concept with large windows affording panoramic views of the river. Gourmet kitchen, main floor master bedroom with large ensuite. Efficient radiant infloor heating and central air keeps this home comfortable year round. Call David Vincent 613-401-2824. MLS# 973216.

100 feet of waterfront on the mighty Ottawa!!! 3 bedrooms, living room, dining and kitchen open concept design. Gorgeous view of the Ottawa River, 4 pce bath, woodstove and lots of parking. Easy year round access too. Call Helen at 432-0058.

1705 CHURCH STREET, GRIFFITH

613-433-1133

An absolutely gorgeous solid brick bungalow is available for you to view. 2 bedrooms on the main level plus living room with hardwood, new kitchen, dining room and 4 pce bath. The lower level has an accommodating family room with gas stove, another bedroom or office/ den, laundry and furnace and storage area. Nice deck at the rear, brand new storage shed. Call Helen at 432-0058 to see this one!

E L A S NDING A whole lot to offer at this address! 2 storey vinyl home with 3 bedrooms, propane stove, 4 pce bath on main floor, workshop and garage detached. Lot runs street to street! Pine trees - a pretty setting and a cozy retreat. Call Helen at 432-0058 to view.

PETER VINCENT

Sales Representative

209 BASSWOOD AVE.

Located just off Division Street in Arnprior and a home you need to see to believe what is there! 4 bedroom home on the main level and the lower level contains a complete in-law or granny suite. Well appointed interior with living room, family room, kitchen, 4 pce bath and 4 bedrooms. Lower level has living room, one bedroom, kitchen laundry and 3 pce bath. Call Helen to view at 432-0058.

532 GILLAN RD.

Close to shopping and easy access to Hwy 17. A custom built bungalow, excellent value, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open concept living, dining and kitchen, lower level is fully finished. Family room with granite gas stove, 3 pce bath as well and lots of storage, fenced rear yard. Call Helen at 432-0058.

DAVID VINCENT

JUST D LISTE

COME AND SEE THIS OUTSTANDING FARM AND FIRST CLASS BUNGALOW and workshop and garage. Travel to the Village of White Lake and proceed on Bellamy Rd to the Campbell Sideroad and turn left and travel to McManus Rd. Turn onto McManus Rd and follow our signs. Your hosts: Ross Peever 613-433-1133 and Helen Vincent 613-432-0058.

ROSS PEEVER

Sales Representative

Call today!

Build in the Spring!!!

Waterfront Property

Call Helen 613.432.0058

IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY!

June St. 2,200 ft. of waterfront and 11 acres.

Call Helen 613-432-0058

Proceed on Lisgar to June St. Turn north & there it is!

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Eady Realty, Inc.

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

Brokerage

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

List or sell with us and get free Airmiles

Each office is independently owned and operated

Morris Eady

Broker of Record Cell

Dennis Yakaback

Cell 433-2681

Cell

Real Estate Broker

432-1830

morris.eady@century21.ca

Kelly Derue

kelly.derue@century21.ca

Charlene Riopelle

Real Estate Representative

Real Estate Broker

432-0041

dennis.yakaback@century21.ca

Vincent Johnston

Cell

Real Estate Representative

433-4082

charlene.riopelle@century21.ca

Margaret Dubeau

Cell

Real Estate Representative

433-2254

vincent.johnston@century21.ca

Cell

433-1191

margaret.dubeau@century21.ca

NEW LISTING

12 LOIS LANE

6547 K & P TRAIL

342 JOFFRE AVENUE

886 PUCKER STREET

759 GARDEN OF EDEN ROAD

$149,900 MLS# 1003959 Cute And Cozy Cottage 3 Bedrooms. Access To The Madawaska River. Minutes From Calabogie. Drilled Well And Septic. Call Dennis Yakaback To View: 613-432-0041

$597,000 MLS# 1003812 • 4 Acres On Calabogie Lake • 580 Ft Of Water Frontage • Attached In-Law/Granny Suite • Gorgeous Landscaped Yard. Call Vincent Johnston For More Information: 613-433-2254

$119,900 MLS# 1003145 This 3 Bedroom Home Offers A Large Eat-In Kitchen Open To The Living Room. Single Garage. Paved Drive. Hardwood Floors On The Upper Level. Call Dennis Yakaback To View: 613-432-0041

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

$346,900 MLS# 1002290 • 5 Bedroom, 3 Bath Family Home, Minutes From Town. • Stunning Kitchen. Full, Bright Walk Out Basement. • Multi-Tiered Rear Deck. • Oversized Double Attached Garage With Great Storage. Call Dennis Yakaback To View: 613-432-0041

226 EDWARD STREET

168 JIM BARR ROAD

153 BARNET BLVD.

716 FIFTH STREET

1265 GOSHEN ROAD

$214,900 MLS# 988164 Spring Is In The Air And This Great Detached Family Home In Arnprior Will Have You Thinking of Packing 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath With Fully Fenced Yard. Close To Schools, Shopping & Highway. Call Margaret Dubeau For More Info: 613-433-1191

$229,900 MLS# 1003842 Priced To Sell! • Solid Brick Home • 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths • Great Location Call Kelly To View: 613-433-2254

$178,900 • 3 Bedroom Bungalow • Great Location For Commuters And Close To Schools. • Finished Basement & Gas Heat Call Vincent Johnston For More Information: 613-433-2254

$129,900 MLS# 986547 • Two Bedroom Home In Mature Neighbourhood • Nice Backyard. Private Driveway and Garage • Natural Gas Fireplace. Call Morris Eady 613-432-1830

$249,900 MLS# 983502 • Daffodils Are Coming Up • Gazebo Is On The Deck • Just Looking For A Family To Enjoy This 2 + 1 Bed Home Call Kelly To View: 613-433-2681

806 CHENAUX RD.

75 MCBRIDE ROAD

THINK SPRING

333 AIRTH BLVD

43 MUTUAL AVENUE

PRICE REDUCED

$159,900 MLS# 963156 2 + 1 Bedroom Bungalow In A Cute Country Setting. Open Concept Living, Dining & Kitchen Area With A Finished Basement & Above Ground Pool. Close To Hwy 417 For Commuters. Call Vince For More Information: 613-433-2254

$379,900 MLS# 982599 • Newer ranch bungalow close to town • Finished on 2 levels w/attached garage. • 3 + 1 bedrooms, 3.5 baths. Call Morris Eady 613-432-1830

Building Lots • 2 Lots Burnstown Rd, Between Burnstown & White Lake – $44,900 Ea. • 3 Lots, Rosebrugh Rd – Starting At $24,900 • 1 Lot, Morning Flight Court, Calabogie – $49,900 • 549 Norlock Lane Waterfront, With Cabin – $169,900 Call Kelly For More Information: 613-433-2681

364 GRATTAN ROAD

25 LAKESIDE WAY

29 BRIDGE STREET

$169,900 MLS# 1000796 Centrally located 2 Story Garden Home, Open main Floor Living Area, 3 bed, 2 Bath Attached Garage With Lovely Rear Deck & Yard. Call Margaret Dubeau 613-432-1191

36 PLEASANT VIEW DRIVE

$129,900 MLS# 978577 • Freshly Renovated 2 Bedroom • New Gas Furnace, Flooring, Kitchen & Bathroom • Freshly Painted And Trimmed • Detached Garage Call Vincent Johnston For More Information: 613-433-2254

138 BLAKE STREET

NEW PRICE

PRICE REDUCED

$209,000 MLS# 1000402 • 2 Bed Bungalow On a Private 2.9 Acre Picturesque Lot. • Only 20 Mins to Renfrew • This home Has Numerous Renovations. • Enjoy The Best of Country Living. Call Tom Morel For More Information: 613-281-2745

$259,900 MLS# 970989 Hurds Lake Home And Waterfront • Bungalow With Finished Basement • 1.62 Acres • Many New Updates • Buy Now And Be In For Fishing Season!! Call Vincent Johnston For More Info: 613-433-2254

$225,000 MLS# 965503 Great Commercial Building Excellent Visibility. Good Lower Level Storage. Second Floor With Great Potential. Many Updates! Call Dennis Yakaback To View: 613-432-0041

5475 CALABOGIE ROAD

1225 STORYLAND ROAD

827 EIGHTH ST.

$144,900 Move In Condition • 3 Bedroom Mobile Home • Detached Garage With Workshop Call Kelly To View: 613-433-2681

MLS# 989024

118 RAGLAN ST. S.

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

On Duty This Weekend

5 ACRE LOT Margaret Dubeau

$264,900 MLS# 981922 • Deeded Access To Calabogie Lake Steps Away • Calabogie Peaks Ski Hill Less Than 5 Minutes Away • A Perfect Place To While Your Days Away Call Kelly To View: 613-433-2681

$44,900

MLS #988530 BUILD YOUR FOREVER HOME ON THIS GREAT 5 ACRE PARCEL

Call Margaret Dubeau to View 613-433-1191

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SOLD

Real Estate Representative

Vince Johnston

Cell

613-433-2254

Vince Johnston

Cell

613-433-2254

Real Estate Representative Cell

613-433-1191

I welcome your weekend call on any listed property

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

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

AGENT ON DUTY

Gerry O’Neil Broker of Record

613-432-2333

gerryoneil@royallepage.ca

Sherri Cobus Real Estate Broker

613-432-1947

sherricobus@royallepage.ca

Allison Mulvihill

Catherine O’Neil

Mike Coulas

Sales Representative

613-433-2880

Sales Representative

Real Estate Broker

mikecoulas@royallepage.ca

catherineoneil@royallepage.ca

613-432-0073

613-432-0092

allisonmulvihill@royallepage.ca

COMMERCIAL

WATERFRONT TK 85 SENTANCE LANE

NEW! BOARDING HOUSE IN ARNPRIOR 23 Lake St. (close to Arnprior Hospital and Robert Simpson Park)

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

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

Call 613.832.2152 for appointment

• On beautiful Virgin Lake, Calabogie • Log post and beam, 4 bdrm home. Beautiful design and craftsmanship. • 2 Baths, new kitchen, and newer propane fireplace. Gentle slope to the water. • Selling fully furnished, drilled well.

$325,000 MLS# 988080 Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947

468 GILLAN RD. • Hi-Ranch close to shopping & easy access to Hwy #17 • 3 +1 Bedrooms, open concept dining/living, spacious kitchen, hardwood flooring, gas furnace. • Finished lower level with rec room/gas fireplace, 3pc bath & laundry and bedroom/office.

$244,900 MLS# 1000779 Call Allison Mulvihill 613-433-2880

5010 CALABOGIE ROAD • Solid brick bungalow in the heart of the Valley playground! • 4 bedrooms, large open concept kitchen-dining-living rooms. Central air and a fully finished basement with a walkout to the rear. • Almost 2 acres of property with 2 good storage sheds. Circular drive off the hwy #508. • This one won’t disappoint.

$250,000 MLS# 1000777 Call Mike Coulas at 613-432-0092

225 JOHN ST. EGANVILLE Opportunity! Commercial building with 2 upper apts. And detached double garage. Building newly renovated! Turn key. Use main floor for your business or turn into 3rd apt!

$178,000 MLS# 1000338 Call Sherri Cobus for details 613-432-1947

716 349 CALVIN BARR ST.ROAD 263 FRANCIS ST. • Affordable well built family home on quiet street close to everything! • Country style eat-in kitchen with newer cabinets plus a dining room & 3 bedrooms. • Rear deck overlooks Oversized deep lot! This Spring, make it yours!

$146,500 MLS# 948756 Call Mike Coulas at 613-432-0092

Back on the market! • All new insulation in exterior walls. • Some new drywall and paint • Inground pool & private, fenced backyard • Double car garage & double paved drive. Lovely neighbourhood. Close to amenities!

$189,000 MLS# 960317 Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947

Direct: 613.864.6910 Office: 613.622.7759 charlotte.leitch@century21.ca

EXPORER REALTY INC. Brokerage. Independently Owned and Operated

716 CALVIN ROAD Broker

NEW PRICE

• Affordable“NEW”home in Haley Station • Very functional floor plan with 2 beds, 2 baths on very deep level lot. • Master bedroom patio door to wrap-around deck. • Fully finished lower level with very large family room. • See this today and smell the“new”construction!!!

$205,000 MLS# 969685 Call Gerry O’Neil 613-432-2333 or Mike Coulas 613-432-0092

580 COLERAINE DRIVE • Brick bungalow on large corner town lot. • 3 Bedrooms, 2 bath, fireplace, hardwood flooring, separate dining room & finished lower level. • Gas furnace, central air, all appliances included, immediate occupancy.

$229,000 MLS# 1000207 Call Allison Mulvihill 613-433-2880

• Great little starter home. Completely revamped interior. 2 Bedrm, 1 Bath • Minto kitchen with quartz countertops & grey cabinets • Lovely updates! Call to book your viewing appointment.

$152,500 MLS# 977689 Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947

BUILDING LOTS

465 BARR ST.

Mls# 982793 $284,900.00 • Country Side Split Wonderful country home on large lot surrounded by pine trees. Rarely found in the country “natural gas heat” Open concept main flr. Warm kitchen. Patio door leading to large deck. Fully fin bsmnt with recrm, laundry, powder room and storage. Very private setting. Easy commute to Ottawa or Petawawa. High speed internet. Upgrades incl acrylic tub surround, flooring, paint (2016) A/C (2010) Roof (2008) Windows (2011) Double attached garage, generator panel

152 JUNE ST.

CALVIN RD. 3 LOTS

Affordable building lots in a scenic country location. All lots are min one acre. Located only 15 mins to Renfrew with easy access to Hwy 17.

$25,000 per lot

SOLD Thank you for your business! Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947

377 BRUCE ST.

GRATTAN RD., HYNDFORD

• 4.52 acres right here in Renfrew! • Access from either Bruce St or Maloney Rd. • Severance is possible to create 2 or more lots! • Town water at site, you install septic to suit. • Live on the largest lot in town with access to everything & privacy too!

$133,500 MLS# 957023 Call Mike Coulas at 613-432-0092

2 acres, no rear neighbors. Culvert & driveway already in place. Lot partially cleared. 15 mins to Renfrew.

MLS# 933861 $31,900 Call Allison Mulvihill 613-433-2880

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PHOTOS BY JESSICA CUNHA/METROLAND

Healing in the Valley The ninth-annual Spring Wellness and Craft Show at the Renfrew Recreation Centre showcased more than 30 vendors with various wares on Saturday, April 9. The event drew quite a bit of foot traffic, said coorganizer Lori McGrath. It was the first year the event was organized without the founder, Koula Cove, who is currently living in Labrador, Nfld. Wellness and Craft Show co-organizers McGrath, left, of Search Trace Locate, and Lynda Fraser, ‘Mamma Bear’ with Katie Bears. are pictured above. The event raised funds and food for the local food bank.

Left, nine-year-old Danika Miller, of Golden Lake, holds up a colourful pair of soft leggings from Ottawa Valley Leggings. Carolyn Gendron, owner of Buttons and Beads and a Renfrew resident, shows off the art and jewellery she creates using wires, beads, stones and buttons, as well as barn board.

613-623-7303

562 CARDINAL LANE This cozy 4 season bungalow cottage in Castleford has 2 beds/1 bath, great waterfront, and a quick commute to Kanata. 20 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, April 14, 2016

Ottawa River Beauty with wall to wall glass to enjoy the view. 3 finished levels to enjoy plus detached garage. MLS # 981247 CALL JENN FOR DETAILS

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47 KNOX TERRACE, EGANVILLE Immaculate 2 bed, 2 bath brick home with attached garage with a finished basement and plenty of room for a third bedroom. MLS # 1003109 $159,900 CALL TERI

This Beautiful, Open Concept, 3 Bed 2 Bath Bungalow with a newly renovated basement, sits on a large lot located on a quiet dead end street in the heart of Renfrew. MLS# 987758 $259,900 FOR MORE DETAILS CALL TYSON AT 613-570-4550

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Stone 4 bedroom Bungalow, New Roof, Detached 3 Car Garage. Only $50,000 - to be moved at buyer’s expense. (3 Other houses available too) CALL JENN FOR MORE DETAILS.

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PRICED TO SELL! Golden Lake, 3 bed,2 bath home has a 2 car garage and heated workshop with generator hook up, built in 2010. Enclosed 3 season sunrooms on both levels to enjoy the fantastic sunsets. Great swimming. MLS# 982995 $365,000 CALL TERI FOR MORE DETAILS.

139 HALL ST. RENFREW 4 Bed, 2 Bath with potential for Granny Suite/Office/Studio, close to all amenities. MLS# 986991 VENDOR WILL CONSIDER ALL OFFERS!CALL TERI

Foodgrains project celebrates 20 years It’s a special anniversary for a group that’s spent two decades helping the world’s hungry. The Admaston and Area Foodgrains project will plant its 20th crop this year. The project is a partnership between local churches and agribusinesses that raise crops that, when harvested, provide funds for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank to prevent hunger in countries around the world. The celebrations begin at the Hebron Christian Reformed Church in Renfrew on April 24 from 2 to 3 p.m. when everyone is invited to Spring into Song to celebrate Earth Day and the successes of the Foodgrains Bank. A program of music, film clips , conversation and light refreshments will bring our attention to the stewardship of our earth and the ways that the Canadian Foodgrains Bank helps people around the world. A freewill offering will be forwarded to the foodgrains bank to help continue its work. Contributions of $10 or more in an envelope with name and address will receive a tax receipt. For more information call 613-432-6317.

ANNIE GERVAIS/SUBMITTED

Youth chorus gears up for spring events The Renfrew Children and Youth Chorus recently performed in the Pembroke Music Festival, earning a first place with a mark of 90 per cent. They will be singing two songs during the Renfrew Music Festival, as well. Come to hear them sing on Wednesday, April 20 at 7 p.m. at Kirk Hall in the Presbyterian Church in Renfrew. They will also be holding their annual spring concert on Sunday, May 3, at St. Francis Xavier parish hall, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $5 each, and free for children 10 and under.

Beattie tribute April 24 Don’t miss A Musical Tribute to Mac Beattie at the Pakenham Community Centre on Sunday, April 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. The show is being produced and performed by Guy Jamieson and friends. For tickets call 613-624-5435.

“This money could have gone into a number of worthy projects throughout our community and we are happy they have chosen us again. The Lions have

been significant contributors to expansion projects in the past and we are very grateful they are helping with the current updates in our patient care areas,” Desilets adds.

GRAND ROUNDS Renfrew Lions Club makes $6,000 pledge The local lions have recently roared in support of the “I Choose RVH” campaign. The Foundation was presented with the first $2,000 installment of a threeyear commitment to the hospital’s major expansion and redevelopment project. “This is such a wonderful gift,” says Chris Ferguson, Vice-President of Patient Care services at RVH, noting that patients on the second floor (active care unit) will be the ones to see the benefits of this pledge. “Everyone who comes in to receive care and stays in one of the updated patient rooms will be positively impacted by this gift.”

Service clubs like the Renfrew Lions branch play a key role in raising funds for RVH. This group in particular has a longstanding history of commitment to the hospital, comments RVH Foundation Executive Director Barb Desilets. Records show the Renfrew Lions Club has donated more than v$500,000 since 1989. The majority of funds from the current gift were raised through sales of Nevada tickets, which are available at the Mac’s gas bar. Every dollar raised by the Lions goes directly back into the community.

The Renfrew Lions Club presents its first installment of $2,000 towards its threeyear commitment to RVH. In the photo are: Chris Ferguson, RVH Vice President of Patient Care Services, Doug Headrick, Bob Boyer, Barb Desilets, RVH Foundation Executive Director, Paul Carron, Randy Penney, RVH President & CEO, and John Bromilow.

For more information about I Choose RVH, contact the Foundation at 613-432-4851 ext. 312 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, April 14, 2016 21

Benefit dance on April 15 to support baby Evelyn

Message from Queen’s Park

Tiffany Lepack

tlepack@metroland.com

Monthly Column by MPP John Yakabuski

Little Evelyn Furniss is a beautiful eight-month-old baby girl. Sadly her life has not been easy as her family and doctors try to figure out what exactly is wrong with her. In February she was admitted to the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) due to non-stop seizures. She spent weeks in the intensive care unit. From early on things just didn’t seem right; she didn’t have the same strength as other children of similar age. She has been tested for approximately 80 different syndromes and diseases. Now her parents, Melanie and Jeff Furniss wait to see what the results will be. The couple lives on River Road between Arnprior and Renfrew and is well known in both communities. They have also found out is her cerebellum, which is essentially the hard drive of a person’s brain, has stopped growing and will never grow again. She also has vision problems, which cannot be corrected with glasses or any other method. Friends and family are doing everything they can to support her parent’s as they prepare to face a huge financial burden. Evelyn has now been released from the hospital and Melanie cares for her around the clock with medical equipment from CHEO. A benefit dance is planned for April 15 at St. John Chrysostom Parish Hall in Arnprior at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased at the door. Stephanie Schubrink is helping to plan the event. She worked with Melanie and they became best friends and is Evelyn’s godmother. Both women were pregnant at the same time. “It rocks your world, we had all these dreams and visions and it shatters that,” said Schubrink. Friends knew they had to do something. “As soon as we heard what was going on we couldn’t sit here and do nothing. We knew we would be strong and bigger with more people involved,” said Schubrink. A number of local businesses have donated prizes for raffles and a silent auction, such as a barbecue from Rona, a guided muskie fishing trip on the Ottawa River from Valley Guiding and Outfitting and a 2.5hp motor by Urban Sport. Schubrink says they haven’t had anyone who doesn’t want to help. “We have had some incredible donations. It’s been really exciting. It’s awe inspiring, it really brings everything together,” said Schubrink. “It makes you feel like your doing something good for someone who deserves it.” Milano’s Pizza in Arnprior is selling an Evelyn Spe-

Zion United Church, Cedar Hill Presents

A Tribute to

Mac Beattie Produced and Presented By Guy Jamieson and Friends Pakenham Community Centre Sunday, April 24, 2016 2:00 to 5:00 pm Doors open at 1:00 pm

Monthly Column – April 2016

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A fundraiser has been planned to help the family of eight-month-old Evelyn Furniss who is suffering from an unknown medical condition. cial any size/kind of pizza Monday/ Tuesday/Wednesday and $1 from proceeds go directly to the family. She feels everyone is really working together. “I think if we start helping one family it shows that the community is stronger in numbers and it takes a village to make things happen,” said Schubrink.

Organizers are still looking for donations. “Anything helps, we won’t say no.” To donate contact Schubrink via e-mail: plascott12@gmail.com. Donation jars are also set up at The White Lake Store and the Pakenham General Store.

Can we talk about how to serve you better? Renfrew Hydro Inc. wants to meet with its customers to have a conversation about its plan to file a cost of service application with the Ontario Energy Board, and how the application will keep our local distribution system safe and reliable. At the same time, we want to hear your ideas about how we can serve you better. When Tuesday, April 26 and Wednesday, April 27 Drop-in: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Presentation: 7 p.m. Where Renfrew Hydro 499 O’Brien Road, Unit B Renfrew ON K7V 3Z3

Our customers share our view of getting value for each dollar. We want to tell you about how and what we plan to do over the next five years to meet your needs in a responsible way, and hear your ideas on service improvements. If you cannot attend, please send your comments via: E-mail info@renfrewhydro.com Fax 613.432.7463 Mail 499 O’Brien Road, Unit B, Renfrew ON K7V 3Z3

For further information, please get in touch with:

$12.00 including refreshments For Information and Tickets 613-624-5435 or 613-256-6211 22 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, April 14, 2016

Bill Nippard, President Email bnippard@renfrewhydro.com Tel 613.432.4884 Fax 613.432.7463

Now winter doesn’t want to let go, does it? Green Christmas and snow-covered ground at Easter, the weather hardly makes sense sometimes. Surely when you read this column I think we’ll have turned that corner (for this year, anyway). The recent snow and rain have raised concerns about water levels, hopefully the cooler temperatures will allow for a spring run-off without any more flooding. Speaking of snow, let me talk a little bit about Bill 100, Supporting Ontario’s Trails Act, 2016 which has certainly been the subject of recent discussion not only in my riding, but all across rural Ontario. When the Bill was introduced in May 2015, I received next-to-no feedback from those either for the legislation or opposed to it: that all changed a couple of months ago. Opponents of the Bill—primarily the Ontario Landowners Association (OLA)—became more than a little vocal in their opposition to the Bill which resulted in me receiving calls from landowners worried about how this Bill might affect them. While the OLA may disagree with my interpretation (and they are free to do so), I am offering my view based on legal opinions that our caucus has received. The big sticking point in this Bill, according to the Landowners themselves, is the section dealing with easements. The primary concern in my riding is access to trails by snowmobilers over privately-held land. Almost all, if not all of these trails today, are open on the basis of an agreement between the landowner and the local club. I’m not aware of a single trail through RenfrewNipissing-Pembroke where there is an agreement through easement between the landowner and the snowmobile club. The legal opinion that we have received, quite simply put, is that landowners should not be concerned about protecting their property rights if they continue with the current arrangement. There is no requirement for a landowner to enter into an easement—nor is any snowmobile club interested in having any such arrangement either. Landowners and recreationalists have gotten along quite well under the old system and there is no reason to believe that the system can’t continue regardless of what is proposed in Bill 100. I want to point out that we—through our Tourism, Culture and Sport Critic MPP Steve Clark—requested that the government not proceed with the Bill until all the concerns of constituents had been addressed. If this due diligence had been completed from the beginning, this firestorm which has engulfed us could have been avoided. It is another case of the government proceeding with legislation without properly consulting all affected stakeholders. MPP Clark has proposed on our behalf that the Bill should be amended to clarify completely all the implications of the Bill. The Legislation must state clearly that any agreements by easements must be voluntary. Minister Coteau needs to incorporate the same language into the bill that he used in a statement he released in an attempt to quell the fears of property owners. To quote the Minister’s own words, “An easement pursuant to Bill 100, if passed, would be a voluntary agreement between a landowner and an eligible body or bodies. No property owner would be compelled to provide an easement unless they agreed to do so.” I believe this assurance would be helpful in providing some comfort to landowners. Having said that, I completely respect the rights of landowners. If someone makes a decision to not allow people cross their property, that is within their rights as the property owner. However, I would hope that anyone who has an existing trail on their property would not close it based on any fear that Bill 100 extinguishes their property rights. R0013775341

REQUEST FOR TENDERS

SEALED TENDERS on forms supplied by the County of Renfrew Public Works & Engineering Department will be received until 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016 for the following Three Tenders: PWC-2016-06 County Road 30* (Lake Dore Road) Rehabilitation *This project is undertaken using funds provided by the Government of Canada through the transfer of Gas Tax Revenues

PWC-2016-07 PWC-2016-08

County Road 40 (Greenwood Road) Rehabilitation County Road 8 (Cobden Road) Rehabilitation

A certified cheque or bank draft not less than the amount specified in the tender requirements must accompany each tender and the successful bidders will be required to provide a 100% performance bond and 50% materials and labour payment bond upon execution of the contract agreements. Companies that wish to submit a tender for these contracts must register with the Department in order to receive the tender documents and to be eligible to submit a tender. Tenders submitted by unregistered bidders will not be accepted. Electronic PDF files of the plans, specifications and tender form are free of charge for registered bidders. Hard copy plans, Specifications and Tender forms may be obtained from the Department for a non-refundable fee of Fifty ($50) Dollars, unless otherwise stated. A public tender opening will be held immediately following closing time. SHERRY HAAIMA/METROLAND

Earmark April 29 and 30 in your calendar Members of the Renfrew and District University Women’s Club are busily preparing for the annual used book sale, which is being held Friday, April 29 from 4-9 p.m. and Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon at Renfrew Collegiate Institute. From left are Marg McLeish, Marion Eidsness, Barb Smith and Nancy Burkhout. Proceeds from the sale, which has been running for more than 50 years, are used for scholarships at both local high schools.

Fax submissions or any other electronic submissions are not acceptable. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted and the County reserves the right to award any portion of these tenders. For further information please contact: Lori Dennis Secretary II-Infrastructure ldennis@countyofrenfrew.on.ca

Richard Bolduc, A.Sc.T Manager of Operations rbolduc@countyofrenfrew.on.ca

9 International Drive Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5 Phone: 613-732-4353 Toll Free: 800-273-0183

TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY TENDERS Tender # 03-16 – Reconstruction of Pucker Street Tender # 04-16– Surface Treatment of Pucker Street

Sealed Tenders will be received at the Township Office until 4:00 p.m., Thursday, May 5th, 2016 for the following:

JO-ANNE CALDWELL/SUBMITTED

Legion boosts air cadets The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 148, Renfrew, donated $500 to 653 Air Cadet Squadron. Pictured at the cheque presentation, from left, are LAC Victoria Coulas, Corporal Joseph Robinson, Branch 148 poppy chair and past president Ron Kilby, Branch 148 president Greg Walbeck, Flight Sgt. Tyler Hart and Warden Officer 1st Class Seth Grinstead.

Support Renfrew seniors’ group at April 17 euchre event Euchre lovers, here’s a chance to play for fun and support a great cause. On April 17, there’s a euchre fundraiser in support of Renfrew Seniors’ Home Support. Cost to participate is $10 per person. The event is being held at the RCAF Wing on Argyle Street.

Doors open at noon, with games beginning at 1 p.m. sharp. The event includes a light lunch with coffee and tea. There will be a 50/50 draw and door prizes. Contact Karry for more information at 613-4327691 or send an email to programsupport@seniorshomesupport.ca.

1. Reconstruction of Pucker Street from the Blackburn Road intersection to the Holmes Road intersection. 2. Surface Treatment of Pucker Street from the Blackburn Road intersection to the Holmes Road intersection. Envelopes should be clearly marked as to contents. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Chris Kunopaski Road Superintendent ckunopaski@admastonbromley.com (613) 432-3175 RR 2 Renfrew ON K7V 3Z5 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, April 14, 2016 23

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Sleds tear up Calabogie Peaks A huge crowd of spectators and sledders turned out for the Calabogie 500 Hill Drag Race to the Peaks on Saturday, April 9. The ski hill partnered with Northeast Snowmobile Drag Racing to bring the event back to the area. Hundreds of people turned out for the event. Left the sledders race off the start-line. Below: the crowd of spectators with a front-row seat wait for the drag racing to start. PHOTOS BY JESSICA CUNHA/ METROLAND

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Cup celebrations The O’Brien and Stanley Cups drew thousands of people to the RCAF Wing and the Birthplace of the NHA/NHL Museum on April 5; the visit was made possible by a group of hard working volunteers pictured left: Doug Miller, Doug Sidock, Brittany Kingsbury, Sandi Heins, Bill Austin, M.J. Blimkie, Bob Barker, Peter Clark, Rob Barker, Jim Miller and Mel Blimkie. PHOTOS BY TIFFANY LEPACK/ METROLAND

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Left, Grade 4 students from Queen Elizabeth Public School get up close and person with the Stanley cup at the RCAF Wing. Top: Alex Ellis a Grade 8 student at St. Joseph’s Catholic High School, takes a shot during the event. Below: Jim Miller and Bob Barker wave during the parade as Renfrew Coun. Andrew Evans holds on to the fire truck. Bottom left, Alison and Cash Legault are all smiles with the cup.

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Toronto Raptors trainer from Renfrew looks forward to playoffs sity of Toronto when an injury changed his course. “I hurt my knee and saw how much the therapists enjoyed their jobs. From that point I worked towards getting my degree in athletic therapy and working in professional sports,” said McCullough. “In high school I enjoyed spending time all my teammates/ friends and being taught by some wonderful teachers/coaches. Playing sports in high school helped me to become a part of a team, where everyone has a role.” McCullough received his bachelor’s degree in physical education from the University of Toronto in 1992 and in 1993 served as a student athletic therapist with the hockey and football teams. McCullough was a clinical physical therapist at the University of Ottawa and Mount Sinani Hospital in Toronto in 1995 and also served as an athletic therapist at the Edmonton Sports Institute in 1994. Before joining the Raptors he was the head athletic trainer for the Memphis Grizzlies for six years.

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The Toronto Raptors are gearing up for the playoffs with a little help from a Renfrew native. Scott McCullough has been the head athletic trainer for the team since 2006 and is also a Renfrew Collegiate Institute alumni. The Raptors have clinched the top spot in the Atlantic division and are currently sitting with a 54-26 record. The last game of the season is Wednesday, April 13, when the team travels to Brooklyn to play the Nets. In a recent e-mail interview with the Renfrew Mercury McCullough says there is not much difference between the regular season and the playoffs for him. His role is to manage and treat existing injuries and perform the corrective/preventative programs with all his players. “The playoffs are so much more focused and intense,” said McCullough. “Every game is magnified.” He says there is one thing he looks forward to come playoff time. “The one thing I really look forward to is hearing the Canadian national anthem at the (Air Canada Centre). It is an amazing experience having the entire crowd, inside and outside the (Air Canada Centre) singing together; it brings goose bumps every time!” McCullough has had a busy year, as he was also the Eastern Conference athletic trainer during the NBA All-Star Game on Feb. 14, a role he also held at the 2011 game in Los Angeles. This time around it was a totally different experience. “With hosting the event this year, I was responsible for helping arrange and set up the medical rooms for the events at the Air Canada Centre and Ricoh Coliseum,” said McCullough. “I was leaving our house in Oakville around 6 a.m. and getting home around 1 a.m. In 2011 I only had to show up for the events. I stayed in a hotel across the street from the Staples Center.” Even with the busy schedule he said it was a great honour and an exciting time for both the city and the organization. “I think the city and organization did an absolutely amazing job,” said McCullough. “I have received messages from players, staff and the NBA commenting on how well everything went.” The Western conference team defeated the Eastern team with a whopping score of 196-173. “Like any All-Star game, there was no defense, it an offensive game for the fans to enjoy,” said McCullough. “I enjoyed the whole weekend. It was nice to spend time with current players as well as ex-players that I have worked with in the past.” After 20 seasons in the NBA and 18 All-Star appearances it was Kobe Bryant’s last game. “It was a wonderful tribute to a great career and I enjoyed being a part of it.” LOOKING BACK

McCullough has been with the team now for 10 years and he says the best part is helping individuals when they are injured and being able to work with some of the best athletes in the world. The job also has some challenges. “The biggest challenge is the long hours and travel,” McCullough. “We are gone about 100 days over the season, along with summer league. There is no offseason and I am on call 24/7/365.” McCullough says while he was in high school he wanted to be a physical education teacher and was on his way to getting his teaching certificate at the Univer-

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Biggest spiel of the year at RCC Behind the Glass

The Renfrew Curling club closed its season with the biggest spiel of the year, the annual Gord Eady hosted, Dagenais Community Spiel held from March 31 to April 2. Twenty-two teams competed in the community division and another eight in the Legends. In the Brian Yolkowskie Construction-sponsored Legends Division, opening action had the Andy Sklepowicz squad defeating Cory Corbin’s crew, Rob Warren’s foursome over Ed Lepack’s lads, the Andy Miller skipped, Don Armitage army over the Brian Yolkowskie’s rink, while in the battle of the Scotts it was Uncle George and his gang over Lauren’s and Nathan’s young guns. Round two had Warren over Sklepowicz when Andy’s double for the win only did half its job, the elder Scott and his Hot Shooters prevailed over Miller, Lepack defeated the Ryan Dicker skipped Corbin crew and Yolkowskie’s vets took Nathan’s rooks. In the championship round the team of Rob Warren, Don Rouble, Jim Berg and Andy Humphries took the A title and top money, stopping George Scott’s great run. The Lepack team played a steady game to steal the win from the Yolkowskie crew to take the B. In the battle of the Andys, it was Miller over Sklepowicz for the C. And in the Young Guns shootout it was a new look Corbins gang over Nathan Scott’s squad. Taking the Renfrew Golf Club Draw was the Northcote team made up of Diane Burns, Paul Manwell,

Karen Hoad and Bob Briscoe. The winner of the Barkers Draw was Brenda’s Bunnies, aka Brenda and Dwight Johnston and Bud and Nancy Lance. And the overall winners of the Fifth Annual Dagenais Spiel and also the J.S. Wilson Draw were Sher Moscaliuk, Anne Windle, Theresa Mann with Barb Roy and Laura Hansen at lead. Winning top money in the Mack MacKenzie hotshot competition was Dan Bennett. Once again a fantastic job by Gord and his helpers especially Yvonne Sklepowicz and her magnificent kitchen staff who prepared and served more than 150 meals on Saturday, the tireless bar staff that were called on in times of celebration or the drowning of sorrows. Great entertainment was provided by the Mixed Nuts and magician John Fremont could make anything disappear except Dave Eady, despite the pleas of his team. A huge thanks to all the sponsors that help make this event the social and financial highlight of the curling year. This is also the last call for chicken or steak orders for the closing dinner, Saturday, April 16. This is a great way to end a very successful season and enjoy a great meal and then the music of the Gib Rozon band.

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Novice 1 Eagles win A championship The Novice 1 Eagles won the 49th Annual Ottawa Year End Tournament in Support of Roger’s House on April 2 and 3 after winning all five REQUEST FOR TENDER games played against tough competition, including 31 other teams Contract No. PWC-2016-17 from around Ottawa and the Valley. Game MVPs were Aydan Flegal Rehabilitation Of (twice), Kane Yeretch, Mark Baillie, and Luca Tantalo. What a way to end County Structure B120 (Claybank Bridge) the year! A big thanks goes out to the hard-working coaches. Pictured are (laying down) Mason Rowan. Front from left: John Baillie, Leo Ga- Lot 3, Concession 10, Geographic Township Of McNab gnon, Logan Heideman, Luca Tantalo, Parker Pilon and Kane Yeretch. TENDERS on forms supplied by the County of Renfrew Back from left: Nathan Donohue, Aydan Flegal, Carter McIntyre, Han- SEALED Public Works & Engineering Department, will be received until nah Jessup, Mark Bailiie, Lily Zadow. Coaches from left - Kris Heideman, 2:00 .m., T , M 3, 2016 for the R ti Brady Zadow, Rob Donohue. Missing: Jordan Emoff, Cody Belaire, and C S B120 (C B ) in the Township of manager Jo-Ann McIntyre. McNab/Braeside.

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Horton is on the ball. So much so it already has 60 children signed up for its newly formed soccer program. The Horton recreation committee and council members approved two motions to help move the program along at its meeting on April 5. The first was to confirm the registration cost of $60 for the youth program for under six and under eight players. The second was to purchase 60 soccer balls, whistles, pylons and mesh bags at a cost of $3,076. Kathleen Rogers, recreation manager, told the committee Sport Renfrew had donated $1,000 to the program. When the program was first discussed at council it was going to run on a field at the Horton Com-

munity Centre after the grass was cut. One suggestion from one of the parent organizers is to clear, level, grade and sod a field at a cost of $18,831. At this time council has not approved this cost. “We have been requested by the users to have space for three games at once, which results in an area to be maintained of 125’x305,’ which is beyond councils initial thought on size of field needed,” said Mackie McLaren, chief administration officer for the Township of Horton. “Council is currently investigating how they can accommodate this.” The program will run on Wednesday nights from May 25 to July 13, the under six group will play from 6 to 8 p.m. and the under eight will play from 7 to 8 p.m. A Meet the Coach Night for Horton Soccer is planned for April 27 at 6 p.m. at Horton Community Centre 1005 Castleford Rd.

This contract is for the rehabilitation of a 350 metre long structure over the Madawaska River located on County Road 2 (White Lake Road), approximately 2.0 km south of Highway 417. The two year multi-stage project - with completion scheduled for November 30th 2017 - will include removal of safety curbs, concrete re-facing of parapet walls, patch, waterproof and pave bridge deck, replacement of expansion joints, jacking and bearing repairs, localized steelwork repairs and localized steel coating work. The project also includes concrete repairs to substructure, approach guide rail replacement and some minor approach roadwork. 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. 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 O H F ft ($150) D . 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. F m ti : Lori Dennis Michael C. Pinet, FEC, P.Eng. Secretary II-Infrastructure Manager of Infrastructure ldennis@countyofrenfrew.on.ca mpinet@countyofrenfrew.on.ca 9 International Drive Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5 Phone: 613-732-4353 Toll Free: 800-273-0183

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The St. Joseph’s Catholic High School Jaguars picked up top honours at a tournament they hosted April 1 at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. From left in front are Connery Campbell, Nic Crozier, Jack Quinn, Brendan Hill, Tyler Blackburn, Jared Burnette, Matthew Finan and Jacob Miller and in back are Stacey McGregor (head coach), Jeff Halk (coach), Jayce Greer, Liam Enright, Brandon Nykaforak, Simon Rose, Colby Lister, Doug Miller (coach), DJ Steven Bromilow and Mike McMahon (coach). Missing are Aidan Donohue and Andrew MacAskill.

St. Joe’s takes top honours in high school hockey tournament St. Joseph’s Catholic High (SJHS) hosted the annual Junior Boys Hockey Invitational tournament on Friday at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. The Jaguars had a convincing win in the first game against Madawaska and a victory in the second against Opeongo High School. The Jaguars controlled the play throughout each of the first two games, which allowed them to advance to the A final. St. Joe’s faced Arnprior District High School in the final and completely dominated with a 7-0 victory to earn their spot as

tournament champions. Nic Crozier had nine points on the day followed by Brendan Hill and Jack Quinn who each followed with six. Jared Burnette had five and Simon ‘Nice Pass’ Rose had four points. Liam Enright, Brandon Nykyforak, Tyler Blackburn and Matt Finan also chipped in points. There were eight teams competing in the tournament - SJHS, Renfrew Collegiate Institute, Opeongo, Arnprior, Bishop Smith, Fellowes, Valour and Madawaska.

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Weekend for all walkers coming up in Renfrew Kick and Push Pedestrian Society hosts variety of events April 22-24 to help walkers limber up for Hike for Hospice

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For more information on the Walkers Weekend, contact Ray Parchelo, at 613-433-9405 or ray@ padakun.com. More details on the films, panel and more can be found on Footprints - the Walkers’Blog (http:// padakun.blogspot.ca/). Information and pledge forms for the Hike for Hospice can be found at http:// www.hospicerenfrew.ca/hike_for_ hospice.php.

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Kathleen Barr, Miss Teen Ontario East 2015, will crown her successor at the 2016 Miss Teen Ontario East Pageant Sunday April 17 at the Renfrew Recreation Centre. Eighteen delegates from throughout the region will be arriving for pageant weekend and will be participating in a series of preliminary judging activities, doing some charity appearances and learning about the Teen Ontario East’s charity platform childhood cancer. The Teen Ontario East Pageant is the only not-for-profit regional qualifying pageant for which all proceeds from the pageant production and the year’s fund raising efforts are directly donated to childhood cancer charities. The pageant organization consists entirely of volunteers and is renowned throughout the pageant society for its compassionate and genuine titleholders. The Teen Ontario East Pageant is an official qualifying pageant to Miss Teenage Canada and this year has announced a new national affiliation with Canada’s Ambassador Pageant. In addition, in their 10th year,

the Teen Ontario East Pageant is offering a registration scholarship to the Top Model Search Canada competition that Renfrew’s very own Delaney Holley competed in and won in 2014. The 10th anniversary pageant production is shaping up to be an amazing show and will feature guest entertainer Katie-Lynn Harper, the 2015 Miss Teenage Canada talent winner. Tickets for the event are $12 and are available at Keeping Company, Dahl’s Convenience, J&J Chocolate Sensations and the Renfrew Recreation Centre. As mentioned, all proceeds from the show are donated to Childhood Cancer so not only will you be supporting the 18 delegates participating but by attending, you will also be enriching the life of a child with cancer. The show starts at 7 p.m. The delegates and their sponsors are: * Natalie Artymko sponsored by Mad Outdoors * Madi Bellisle sponsored by Highland Construction * Katie Coupal sponsored by Mickey’s Promotions * Sophia Decarle sponsored by Mada-

waska Valley Pageant * Moira Friske sponsored by Jim New Pre-owned * Cricket Guest sponsored by Mona Lisa Day Spa * Rinila Haridas sponsored by Orkidstra * Megan King sponsored by Welch LLP * Niki Nagy sponsored by Bonnechere Bakery * Allison Mask sponsored by family and friends * Alecia Neill sponsored by Melcher’s Heating and Cooling * Crystal Palubeskie sponsored by Trends Salon * Daphne Rose sponsored by J&J Chocolate Sensations * Emma Schaly sponsored by Sandra’s Housecleaning/Lloyd Eady Construction * Annie Underhill sponsored by Shoeless Joes Kemptville * Tori Voldock sponsored by Dixie Lee Barry’s Bay * Rebecca Waite sponsored by GoZoom. ca * Tiffany Yakabuskie sponsored by Barry’s Bay Metro

Think of the Renfrew Fair when considering your garden Renfrew Fair

Spring is upon us and with that, thoughts of gardens. While you are considering what to plant this year, why not take a look at the floriculture list for the 2016 Renfrew Fair. The list is ready now and can be picked up at the office in the Armouries. If you can grow a plant, you can find a class to enter. There are entries for cut flowers, established plants and floral arrangements As soon as one fair is over, the committee meets to discuss concerns and to make up a new list for the following year. We try to make enough changes to make it fun and challenging for our exhibitors.

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A Celebration of Song and Dance Musical Variety Show in support of the Renfrew Refugee Welcome Group takes place this Saturday, April 16 at 2 p.m. at Trinity - St. Andrew’s United Church

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competitions and then they can enter in as many classes in any of the sections in the exhibit hall as they wish. An entry tag (available at the fair office) must be attached to all entries before bringing them to the

hall. The fair office will also give you an entry form, which must be filled in and handed into the office when the exhibits are dropped off to the exhibit hall. All exhibits are dropped off on the Tuesday eve-

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ning before the fair starts between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. The exhibitor returns to the fair on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. to retrieve their exhibits. We always enjoy having new exhibitors, hope to see you there!

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(Plaunt St. Renfrew). Holiday Monday (Victoria Day - Thanksgiving) 12:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Ticket are still available Public comments related to the proposed changes are directed for $10 at Aikenhead’s to the Township of Greater Madawaska Public Works Dept: Drug Store in Renfrew or Jamie Doering, Public Works Manager at the door. Don’t miss roads@greatermadawaska.com or this incredible afternoon 19 Parnell St., PO Box 180, Calabogie, ON, K0J 1H0 packed full of caring local NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY APRIL 27, 2016 AT 12:00 P.M. performers.

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Our theme for 2016 is ‘things we are thankful for.’ There is quite a variety of classes in arrangements from large to very small, some seasonal and some humorous. Included in the entries for cut flowers are petunias, marigolds, asters and gladiolus and many more. A new entry this year in established plants is ‘fairy garden,’ which is a miniature garden containing established small plants. Entries are judged on the quality of the exhibit, the cleanliness of the plant and container and following the directions in each class. Included in the list are rules and hints to help you with your entries. All exhibitors must purchase a $5 membership to enter in the fair

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LOOK ONLINE @ insideottawavalley.com Email: nsmith@metroland.com Arnprior Office: 613-623-6571 or Renfrew Office: 613-432-3655 ANNIVERSARY

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DEADLINE: FRIDAY AT 4:00PM

CARD OF THANKS

Family of the late George H. Law would like to express a sincere thank you to family, friends and the community for their kind words, sympathy cards, flowers, food, shared stories and donations to Hospice. A special thanks to Shooters staff, patrons, Dr. Sean Pierre at Queensway Carleton Hospital, Dr. Kristian Davis and 2nd floor nurses at Renfrew Victoria Hospital, Angie, Susan, Debbie, Casey and Margaret for sharing the nightshift. Marie Buscomb for singing at the mass, pallbearers for caring for him one last time, Brian Hunt for giving George a grand send off. Don Goulet and staff for your support and guidance through a difficult time. Sincerely Law Family

HAPPY 60TH ANNIVERSARY Robert & Vivian Mulvihill April 14, 2016 Love & Best Wishes From your Children & Grandchildren X0X0 BIRTHDAY2x35ag BIRTHDAY

Thank you to all who helped in making such a memorable 90th birthday for MOM. She was totally surprised. A special thanks goes out to all those who helped to plan it, and to those who brought gifts, flowers, etc. Marilyn/ Jack Abercrombie, Donnie Eady and anyone else we couldn›t have done it without you. Forever grateful. Kaireen Cotnam, Shelley, Doug and Pam Bole, family of Lillian Bole

HAPPY 50TH ANNIVERSARY Ray and Karen Pender April 16th Lots of Love from your Family. A celebration BBQ at the farm for family, friends and neighbours will be held on Saturday July 23rd, 2016

Maureen Hamilton, widow of Bruce D. Hamilton who passed away March 21, 2016 would also like to express her gratitude to all those people who dropped off food, sent cards, phoned and donated to their favorite charity in Bruce’s memory. God bless all of you.

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Stag and Doe for Saturday April 23rd, 2016, 8:00pm Cyndi Mondor and Billy Corcoran Renfrew Curling Club Saturday April 16th, 2016 at 7:00 pm 195 Xavier St, Renfrew, ON St. John’s Chrysostom Parish Hall Tickets $5 in Advance 295 Albert St, Arnprior $10 At the Door Tickets $5.00 in advance, $10 at the door Call Dean or Cathy Black at Please call Christine or Maggie for advance 613-433-3305 tickets at 613-622-2524 for Advance Tickets Door prizes, raffles, food and good music! 34 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, April 14, 2016

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The family of the late Marlene Hube would like to express sincere appreciation and thanks for the many acts of kindness, messages of sympathies and visitation to the funeral home during the loss of our mother, gramma, sister, aunt, wife and best friend. We extend a heartfelt thank you to our many relatives, friends, and neighbours for their loving support. A very special thank you on behalf of our family to the staff at Boyce funeral home, especially Lisa, for their guidance, kindness, support and care. Special thanks to Rev. Dr. Hollingsworth for the kindness and direction provided to the family, especially for Jack, as well as a special thanks to all the ladies who helped with the wonderful luncheon after the service. We would also like to say a special thank you to all of the customers who helped make Marlene’s store, The Goldbar, a success and never ending source of pride and passion for her over the years. Marlene was an amazing woman who had numerous and remarkable accomplishments and will be forever remembered for her great love of life, family and friends. She will be forever be loved and missed by all. The Hube family

DEATH NOTICE

WRIGHT, Ronald Nelson Passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 2, 2016, with family by his side, in his 76th year. Beloved husband of Cindy McNulty. Survived by his children Amy and Amber, at home, Shirley (Blaine McIntyre), Ernie (Maxine), Sally (Greg) and Sue (Troy), and daughter-in-law Theresa. Predeceased by son Jamie. Survived by 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Predeceased by grandson Kevin and great grandson Taylor. Son of the late Foster and Florence Wright. Brother of Gladys (Harry Whally), Kathleen (late Clarence McCallum), Albert (late Helena), Beulah Wright, Viola (James Klinck), Arleen (Harold McLean), David (Nancy) and Norman (Jennifer). Predeceased by his sister Norma (late Ernie McCallum). Survived by mother in law Marilyn McNulty and father in law Ron Babcock (Colleen), sisters in law Leanne McNulty and Tabitha Babcock. Friends may call at the St. Andrew’s United Church Hall, Calabogie on Friday, April 22, 2016 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Church on Saturday, April 23 at 10:30 a.m. Inurnment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Calabogie. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Dialysis Unit or a Trust Fund for his daughters Amy and Amber Wright would be appreciated by Ronald’s family. Condolences or donations may be made at www.mcphailandperkins.ca

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October 22, 1965-April 6, 2016

Passed away peacefully at her home in Braeside with her family by her side on Wednesday April 6, 2016. Beloved wife of Mike van’t Slot. Loving mother of James (Crystal), Dan, Matt (Brittany Campbell) and Megan (Brady Rampton). Cherished grandmother of Rose and Owen. Dear sister of Janice (Barry) Rivington and Joanne Young (Mark Hogan). Adored daughter of Jay and Audrey (Kentfield) Young. A Memorial Service was conducted in the Grace St. Andrew’s United Church, 257 John Street N., Arnprior Monday April 11, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. Family and friends were invited to the Madawaska Masonic Hall, 31 James Street, Arnprior for a Celebration of life. For those wishing, in memoriam donations may be made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and would be appreciated by her family. Condolences/Tributes/Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca.

SHACKLETON Leon Harold

Peacefully in Carleton Place District Memorial Hospital on Friday, April 1st, 2016, age 73. Beloved son of the late John and Eileen Shackleton. Brother to Frank (deceased) and wife Ann, Rothwell (England) and wife Kate. Uncle to Rob, wife Karen and family, Heather Ludolf, husband Erik and family in Western Canada. Oscar, Harry and Florence (England). Fondly remembered by cousins in England and Canada. Special thanks to his good friend Brian Giffin for his kindness, and to Leon’s many friends in the area. Leon was a faithful member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Carleton Place. Cremation has taken place. No visitation. “Raise a glass in his memory”

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IN MEMORIAM

Interment Edward Dowe A graveside service for Edward Dowe will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 11:00 a.m., Quyon St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Chemin de la Cimetiere, Quyon QC. The service will be followed by a luncheon at Gavan’s Hotel, Clarendon Street, Quyon.

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A life so well lived by a lady who was amazing must be celebrated!! Dick and family invite you to join them For a celebration of life In honour of Debbie Bonselaar Saturday, May 7, 2016 – 7:00 pm Royal Canadian Legion Branch 244 26 Beckwith St. E., Perth, Ontario Music, Dancing, Laughter and Bubblies

Passed away peacefully at Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Thursday, April 7, 2016, with his family by his side, at the age of 62. Beloved son of Lillian Edith (nee Gillan) and the late Edwin Roffey. Loving brother of Alan, Jeff (Connie), and Tim (Liz). Proud uncle of Tara, Andrew (Kaitlin), David, Christopher, William, Russell, and Kayla. Special nephew of Marjorie Recoskie and Dorothy Bechard. Terry will be remembered by many friends, coworkers, cousins, the Goshen Hunt Club and the Big Wind Moose Camp. Terry was a long time employee of the MTO and an avid farmer. Friends may call at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munroe Ave. E., Renfrew on Sunday, April 10, 2016 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday at 11 a.m. Interment at Goshen Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation and Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church would be appreciated by the family. Condolences and donations may be made at mcphailandperkins.ca

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret Elaine, peacefully at the Arnprior Hospital, at the age of 94, on April 6th. Born on February 21st, 1922 in Woldingham, Surrey, England. Daughter of Reginald and Margaret Hanbury, Predeceased by her husband John Charles, and brothers William and Raymond. Loving mother to Robert (Pamela), Mike, Steve (Joan), and Peter (Wendy). Grandmother to Tina (John Paul), Carrie, Seonaid, Megan (Jeffrey), Cindy, and Michael (Nancy). Great grandmother to Mackenzie, Jared, Brandon, Emilie, Karina and Brian. Elaine came over to Canada from Britain in «1946», newly married, where she settled and raised her four sons. She enjoyed nature, her pets, and spending time in her garden. Elaine was an active member of her Church, and will be dearly missed by many. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Condolences can be left online at the Boyce Funeral Home in Arnprior. For those who wish, donations in Elaine’s memory to the Arnprior Humane Society, or Saint Thomas Anglican Church in Woodlawn, would be greatly appreciated. Special thanks to Dr. Schriver and the nursing staff at the Arnprior Memorial Hospital for their care. Condolences/Tributes/Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca.

It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Malcolm Rose on April 7th, 2016, in his 77th year, at the Arnprior District Memorial Hospital, after a long illness, borne with dignity. His wife, Patricia, and daughter Sarah Jane (Pasquale Nicastro) and son, Christopher John, along with grandchildren, Abby Rose, Hugo and Brandon, and In-laws Jane and Dave Venables, together with their sons, Andrew, Ian and Stuart, extend a warm invitation to his many friends to gather together to help us Celebrate Malcolm’s life on Sunday, 17th April, at 2:00 p.m. at the Galetta Community Centre,119 Darwin Street, Galetta. Malcolm, ex merchant seaman, also trained as a “parachutist” and radio operator and served with the 33rd Light Infantry in the Aden Protectorate. Later he kept the lines running at the Pure Spring/Pepsi plant in Ottawa. He was introduced to the sport of Lawn Bowls in his retirement years and never looked back, eventually being part of a Triples Team from Galetta Lawn Bowls Club which won GOLD in 2014. He also successfully took part in many bowls tournaments in Canada, England and Scotland. His family are eternally grateful for the compassionate care of Drs. FitzSimon and Kurian and the wonderful nurses at the Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital, and the caring nurses of Saint Elizabeth. In recognition of this, donations in Malcolm’s memory can be made to “Partners in Caring”, 350 John St, N. Arnprior, ON, K7S 2P6, or by phone 613 623 3166 ext. 293, or at the Celebration of Malcolm’s Life on April 17th.

McMahon, Gertrude

GOULET FUNERAL HOME

IN MEMORIAM

BACKA, Alina – Iin loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother Alina who passed away April 7, 1983. As time unfolds another year, Memories keep you ever near, Silent thoughts of time together, Hold memories that will last forever. Lovingly remembered Eva, Mark & Lori & the family.

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In Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Sunday April 10, 2016, Gertude Hiderman, of Griffith, Ontario, age 73 years. Beloved wife of Joseph McMahon for 50 years. Mother of Rhonda McMahon, Joann (Cliff) Hintz; proud grandmother of Kayla & step grandmother of Jessica & Katie Fletcher. Dear sister of Audrey (Jack) Youmans, Murray (Angie), Ronald (Betty), Elaine (Merv) Varrin, Terry (Donna); pre-deceased by sister Anna (Raymond) Bruce. Gertie will be remembered by many nieces and nephews. Visitations at Holy Rosary Church, Griffith, Ontario on Saturday April 16th: 10:15 a.m. until a Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 11 a.m. Interment Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Kidney Foundation or Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneralhome.com

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of

Michael Patrick Roche

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

ST. MICHAEL, Mary “Quilty” – In loving memory of a dear mother, grandmother and great grandmother. And a great friend to many. 10 years has passed quickly since that day April 18th 2006 when you were taken from us. We are left with great memories of Christmas gatherings, Easter, Thanksgivings and your Home filled with fun and laughter. We remember your sense of humor, sound advice And your empathy and patience and your delight with the birth of each grandchild. Forever in our hearts From your Family and countless friends.

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John (Jack) Sherlock

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April 8, 1941 – April 12, 2009

SHERLOCK In loving memory of John (Jack) Sherlock April 8, 1941 – April 12, 2009 Andy June 11, 2006

Doug Doucett April 13, 2014

In Loving Memory of a dear Husband Doug Doucett April 13, 2014 and a Loving Son Andy June 11, 2006. I wish heaven had a phone, so I could hear your voice again. I thought of you today, but that is nothing new. I thought of you yesterday and the days before too. I think of you in silence I often speak your name. All I have is memories and a photo in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, from which I’ll never part. God has both of you in his arms And I have both of you in my heart. Your loving wife Gert, Family & Friends

We took our vows together, Said “Till death do us part” But when God came and took your hand My whole world fell apart No one knows the heartache, I try so hard to hide. Only God knows how many times, I’ve broken down and cried, When I look back upon our lives, One of the things that makes me glad, Is that you chose me to share with you, The precious years we had. Forever, Joan

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Located at The Rocky Mountain House, Renfrew

Friday, April 15th Dale Yuke 8pm Friday, April 22nd Never Get Back Tour

Mister & His Sister Featuring Terence Jack $5 cover charge

COMING EVENTS

8pm Friday, April 22nd Marc Audet 8pm

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES

WANTED

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE SCRAP CARS

Will pay $50-$200, or more depending on types. Picked up free. 613-432-3464 or cell 613-432-0449

Classifieds Get Results! COMING EVENTS Really!! A robot lawnmower! A solar BBQ! A Kangaroo! WOW! All at SHOWCASE 2016. Shouldn’t you be an exhibitor too? 613-635-3569 or doug@showcaseinpeta wawa.ca Interested in meeting thousands of potential clients? Then contact us about SHOWCASE 2016 April 29, 30 & May 1st. Email doug@showcaseinpeta wawa.ca or phone 613-635-3569 or www.showcaseinpetaw awa.ca for information. Business Owner? Home-Based or bigger? Have a great product or service to offer? Want to talk to thousands of people? Then the SHOWCASE 2016 is where you want to exhibit. Phone 613-635-3569 e m a i l doug@showcaseinpeta wawa.ca or website www.showcaseinpetaw awa.ca

FOR SALE A DEAL ON STEEL ROOFING IN STOCK - 29ga, Various colours,soffit & fascia Windows: REBAR, skylight sheets, custom trim. barn/door track & trolleys. Nails & Screws. Storage Sheds. Come see us for a price. Levi Weber, 2126 Stone Rd., RR#2 Renfrew

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Ottawa Military Heritage Show.

Sat. April 30, 2016, 8:30-2:30pm

Nepean Sportsplex,

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Ottawa. ON Peter 613-256-1105. (Free Appraisals).

HUNTING SUPPLIES HUNTER SAFETY Canadian Firearms Course. Courses and exams held throughout the year. Will do Private groups as well. Call Kevin 613.432.5192 kevin.white@bell.net Hunter Safety/Canadian Fire-arms Courses and exams held once a month at Carp. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

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Mobile Home For Rent in Arnprior. 40 Chats Cres. 1-bedroom on Ottawa River with beautiful view. Gas fireplace, baseboard heaters. Utilities not included. NOT pet friendly. $800/month available May 2, 2016 Call 613-623-4531

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In honor of Evelyn Friday 15th April 2016 8pm At St John Chrysostam Hall Silent Auction & Raffle. Tickets available at the door.

FOR RENT: 121 Russell St. N Arnprior 2bedroom gas heat with electric baseboards, air conditioner. Laundry facilities available. Second floor- no elevator. View of Madawaska River. Available immediately $900/month plus hydro NOT pet friendly No smoking in Apt. Walking distance to downtown stores. call 613-623-4531

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Door Prizes!

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Thursday, April 28, 2016

Masonic Hall, James St. Arnprior

Happy Hour 6:00 pm – Dinner 7:00pm Guest Speaker: Lion Robert Sentner, Kemptville Lions Vision Care Team Admission $15 each Tickets Available at Sox Plus or other Lions

ARNPRIOR - Shared accommodations. 3 bedroom house. Parking/laundry. Private big back yard. Walking distance to downtown. Available immediately. Call 297-4618 ARNPRIOR ALWAYS CLEAN, MODERN Secure 1&2 Bedroom apts. on First Avenue. Fridge, stove, parking incl. Discounts for mature tenants. 623-8537 after 6pm ARNPRIOR- Bright, 2 bedroom basement apartment avail. May 1st. Well maintained nonsmoking building. $720/ month plus hydro. Parking for 1 car. 613-620-7278

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Thank you to everyone who sent cards, e-mails, and telephoned on my 90th Birthday. It was greatly appreciated. Also thanks to my kids for the party and all who attended. Basil Schroeder

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Hay-Jayme April 14/1996 Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday. But missing you is a heartache that never goes away. Love you - Nana

PRAYER TO the Blessed Virgin, never to fail! Oh most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven. Blessed Mother of the Son of God. Immaculate Virgin, assist me in necessity, Oh Star of the Sea. Help me and show me, here you are “my mother”. Oh Holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of heaven and earth. I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to secure me in my necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you must publish it and it will be granted to you. MGS

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FERGUSON, Patricia (Pat) Marie (nee Butts) April 25, 1946-April 17, 2013 In memory of a loving Wife Mother and Grandmother called Home on April 17, 2013. She is forever remembered, forever Missed and forever loved. Husband Reg, daughters Shelley (Jamie) Sherrey (Rob) Grandchildren Emily, Cassie, Ben and Joshua In Loving Memory of my Sister Leona Smaglinski Lafont who passed away March 9, 2001 and Brother-in-Law Edward Smaglinski April 11, 1991. Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed forever dear. Allan & Verna

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Reis Equipment is in search of a licensed technician for small engines for their Ottawa dealership location. This technician must be certified in small engine mechanic. The candidate must be independent with a positive initiative. Excellent communication skills, is a must and enjoy customer interaction. He/she must be proficient with computer systems and programs as they apply to diagnostic and testing. You must also have your own tools. Salary will be based on knowledge and experience. Please send all resume to the attention of Denis Caron, Operating Manager via e-mail denisc@reisequipment.ca or by fax: 613-836-5904 We would like to take this opportunity to thank all applicants. Only the most suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Hand-me-down box came with a colourful surprise

The Spring hand-me-down box from Aunt Lizzie was waiting for us at the station in Renfrew. The stationmaster had called...a man of few words, and all he said was, “it’s here.” We knew exactly what he was talking about. It would mean a trip into Renfrew with the flat-bottomed wagon. The wooden box, which had one time held bulk tea and was lined with a heavy silver kind of paper, was much too big for the buggy. So the team was hitched to the wagon, and Father made the 12-and-ahalf-mile trip into Renfrew. It was almost suppertime by the time we saw Father come in the lane. With the three brothers helping, the big box was heaved into the kitchen, where it would sit until our evening meal was over, the kitchen redded up, and our hands washed. I could never understand why we all had to wash our hands before we could touch an old and badly marked-up box that came all the way from Regina on the CPR train. Very seldom was there anything AUCTIONS

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in the box besides boy’s clothes and well-worn men’s suits and shirts from Uncle Jack. It was like my sister Audrey and I didn’t even exist, as far as Aunt Lizzie was concerned. Sometimes, there was a piece of material for Mother, or a pair of high-heeled shoes, which fit no one in our family. That night, sitting around the box, as Everett pried off the lid with the crowbar, in my mind’s eye, I thought we looked just like my Sunday school class at the Lutheran Church at Northcote...all in a circle around Miss Kallies. And it wasn’t any more exciting either! Why Audrey and I even bothered to sit and wait for the box to be unpacked was beyond me!

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Well, were we in for a surprise! Sitting on the very top of the pile of clothes was a big red leghorn hat. (I had no idea why they were called leghorn hats, since I thought a leghorn was a hen running around in the barnyard!) But there it was, one of Aunt Lizzie’s hats. She loved red, and Audrey said that’s why it was Mother’s least favourite colour. The crown of the hat was mashed down as flat as a pancake by the lid of the box, but the brim was in perfect condition. I thought the hat would be perfect for the days my little friend Velma and I dressed up in our mother’s clothes to play house. Well, Mother had a different idea. It was like someone had just handed her a $100 dollar bill! She went right to the mirror at the back door, wearing the hat. My sister let out a snicker. “Mother, you can’t wear that with the crown all smashed down.” A flat crown was not going to stop Mother from wearing the hat, and she went right to the wood box

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Reminder, the cut-off date for registration for the senior games is April 22. Ontario 55+ Summer Games 2016 are coming to Renfrew County from May 9 to 27 this year and they will be held in venues all through Renfrew County. Events include bowling, euchre tournaments, walking, shuffleboard, golf, bridge, carpet bowling,

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swimming and many more. Find out what’s going on, where and when, by checking for information at your local recreation centre or seniors centre, and there will be posters everywhere. For more information, call Gary or Irene at 613-628-1272, or you can register online at ontarioseniorsgames.ca and go to district 5. Organizers hope to see you there.

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I was torn. Should I try to stuff the piece back into the hat, tell Mother what was happening, or let nature take its course? I decided to poke the paper back into the hat, which caused Mother to glare down at me as if I had committed some deadly sin. I whispered to her, as quietly as I could what was happening, which caused the minister to glare down at me, but I could tell Mother was grateful. Heaven forbid that the entire Lutheran Church know that her beautiful leghorn hat was stuffed with the Renfrew Mercury! She never wore the hat again, but Velma and I were thrilled to prance around the house in it, pretending we were one of those rich women from Renfrew, who bought eggs and butter from our Mothers every Saturday. Interested in an electronic version of Mary’s books? Go to https://www.smashwords.com and type MaryRCook for e-book purchase details, or if you would like a hard copy, please contact Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.

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where a stack of Renfrew Mercury papers were at the ready, and scrunched up several and crammed them into the hat. Right before our eyes we could see the hat transformed into something that would only be seen on the head of one of Renfrew’s riches women! I knew the hat would be going to the Lutheran Church on Sunday! And it did. And it certainly caught the attention of the other ladies. Many complimented Mother, which pleased me no end! We took our pew and Father had to move over from Mother, because the wide brim of the hat caught him square in the face when she turned her head. So I sat beside her, taking many a look at Aunt Lizzie’s hat that had found new life out there in Renfrew county. Halfway through the sermon, I glanced at the hat, and poking out, just above Mother’s ear, was a good sized piece of the Renfrew Mercury advertising silk bloomers at .20 cents a pair.

First Nation Algonquins have lived in present-day Ontario for thousands of years, long before Europeans arrived. The Bromley Historical Society is pleased to welcome Aimee Bailey and Skip Harold of the Algonquins of Pikwàkanagàn First Nation who will speak on the Migration of the Anishnabe. Aimee Bailey has been dedicated to the revival of Algonquin cultural heritage for well over 40 years. Her accomplishments include the founding of the Circle of Turtle Lodge, a not-forprofit organization committed to reviving Algonquin cultural traditions, as well as a Cultural Centre in Pikwàkanagàn, housing a ‘living collection’ of many objects of Algon-

quin ceremonial and cultural significance. Skip Ross was born on the banks of the Petawawa River in 1932 and was raised by his Algonquin grandmother in the Calabogie area, who taught him how to live off the land. During the past 20 years, this elder has shared this knowledge of traditional indigenous ways to children in over 40 schools in Ontario through public speaking presentations, drum-making workshops, and pipe ceremonies. Please join us Saturday, April 23, at 2 p.m. at the Old Town Hall in Osceola, 498 Micksburg Rd. Refreshments will follow the presentation. Everyone is welcome. For more information, you may call Patricia Van Gelder 613-646-2599. The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, April 14, 2016 39

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Lodge Resort is often called “the best kept Nestled in the heart of the Upper Ottawa Valley, Calabogie and relaxation meet adventure right in secret” of the area. It’s a four-season playground where serenity the village of Calabogie. looking for comfort and enjoyment in The well-appointed generous sized villas are perfect for families such as pool, tennis courts, free wi-fi and a safe environment. The Resort property features amenities hot tub and exercise room are always popular fitness centre and beachfront. The indoor salt water pool, windows in the pool area make the pool with guests young and old. The retractable roof and numerous during the spring\summer. The infrared and indoor hot tub a treat during the fall\winter and refreshing area for easy access. sauna, change rooms and washroom are located in the pool the pool and hot tub, an enhancement to This spring, the tropical pool area received upgrades to both this much appreciated amenity. away provide some of the offsite activities. Nearby golf courses and the local ski hill located only minutes bringing their own groceries and inviting all As well, Calabogie Lodge Resort guests have the option of for travellers looking for adventure, fun, their friends or family to come and visit. This location is great relaxation, while keeping their travel experience affordable.

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WHAT IS THE ‘BIG ATTRACTION’ IN YOUR COMMUNITY? Calabogie Lake, is one of the cleanest man-made Lakes in Ontario. Easily accessible during all seasons, the lake provides 9 square miles of water activities.

The location of Calabogie Lodge makes it a perfect getaway for water enthusiasts. Leisure drives, waterside picnics or the singing of the loons provide an abundance of Mother Nature at her best. At your doorstep and easily accessible from the resort, the mountainous terrain and historic K & P railroad line make rock climbing, cycling, hiking, snowmobiling and ATV’ing popular sports.

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WHEN DID YOUR BUSINESS START? It was a fishing and hunting lodge in the early 1900’s to 1975, which catered to visiting Americans. Then became a popular hot spot, operating as a Restaurant\ bar & hotel until 1987. Since the late 80’s, Vacation WHAT IS YOUR BUSINESS ‘BIG Ownership has transformed the resort to a much ATTRACTION’ (SIGNATURE SERVICE)? desired destination in the Upper Ottawa Valley. While many guests rent units at Calabogie Lodge, Vacation Ownership is our big attraction. Many PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW? guests visit us as a result of being a Vacation Owner a Vacation Ownership & Rental property, over from over 5000 RCI Resorts worldwide. We have over As 1,000 families each year visit Calabogie Lodge. 1500 satisfied members who stay at the Lodge or The Resort through the exchange company receives exchange within the RCI network for a low annual worldwide exposure, making it the top Resort in fee. With vacation ownership, members have Eastern Ontario. Calabogie Lodge Resort is honoured the opportunity to purchase condominium-style with the RCI Silver Crown Resort® Award Based on accommodations at quality resorts offering an array our exchange guests’ feedback. Another little known of amenities in popular domestic and international is we are only 1 hour drive from Ottawa and destinations. Millions of owners have found spacious fact 2 hours from Kingston. floor plans and home-like amenities very attractive when compared with traditional hospitality products. TO RECEIVE A 15% RENTAL DISCOUNT AVAILABLE Vacation ownership makes you take that vacation MAY & JUNE. USE PROMO CODE: EXPLORE 2130 each year! Resort amenities often rival those of top-rated resort properties and may include

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Changes at work may prove lucrative for you, Aries. That’s a bit of good news you can use right now, especially if you plan on throwing a big party or taking a vacation. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may experience a burst of creativity that has you dabbling in a project or dreaming up plans for one. Ask friends or colleagues for some feedback. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, some revealing conversations with friends may have you secondguessing just who you can trust. Exercise caution when sharing private thoughts. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Expect some noticeable changes in your neighborhood, Cancer. You may be caught off guard this when familiar surroundings begin to look different. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, past efforts to advance your career may have not worked out, but Here’s How It Works: that doesn’t mean you should give up trying. Try to broaden your network again in the days ahead. Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric Virgo, if an opportunity to travel comes your way this week, take clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! advantage of it. You do not know when you will get another chance in the near future. 42 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, April 14, 2016

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your instincts are highly attuned and you can do a good job of sizing people up this week. You can be so good at it that others look to you for personal advice. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, expect a few invitations to social gatherings to soon arrive in the mail or your in your inbox. This is a great chance to let others see a different side of you. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, your physical and mental energy is very high. Channel it into a productive endeavor and use your energy to get others motivated. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, the optimism bug has overtaken you and you are filled with energy and enthusiasm. Move on with some creative ideas and encourage others to follow suit. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, when you are feeling motivated, all others will follow your lead. It’s all or nothing for you this week. You have the motivation to plow through any task. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 New opportunities are coming your way. This could mean investing in some new technology or pursuing a new career opportunity. 0414

Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-432-6689, E-mail: tlepack@metroland.com The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. The Mercury community calendar is a free service for notfor-profit groups. Include a daytime contact name and phone number for clarification. No posters, please. Every Wednesday: Horton Coffee Club at the Horton Community Centre from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. From 11 a.m. to noon indoor walking. Noon: enjoy a nutritious lunch for $4, tea/coffee available and from 1 to 3 p.m. fellowship and games. For more information contact Val Miller 613-432-8390, Helen Golden 613-4322728 or Kathleen 613-433-3303. Sport Renfrew bingo starts at 7 p.m. every Sunday at the RCAF Wing.

APRIL 13 Soup kitchen hosted by St. Joseph’s High School and our Lady of Fatima CWL from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 at Our Lady of Fatima Church hall, 100 Lisgar St. W., use front door entrance. Please join us for good food and friendship.

APRIL 14 Renfrew Silver Seniors noon lunch at the Renfrew Legion followed by bingo, cost $5. New members welcome only $5 per year to join.

APRIL 15 Next Horton Country Dance Douglas Connection 8 p.m. to midnight. Hot Time in the Old Town Today Annual Chili Cook -Off. Come taste and vote for your favourite Chili. Champion OPP Stacey Solmon will defend her title against local Fire Chief participants for the Chili Trophy. Cost $8 Time 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Voting closes at 1 p.m. Eganville Seniors Centre 30 Bell St. More info call 613-628-2354. Members of the Golden Age Activity Club are invited to lunch at noon sponsored by Chartwell Quail Creek. Tickets must be gotten in advance as limited seating available. Musician Rick Leben will entertain at 1 p.m.

APRIL 16 The Renfrew Amateur Wrestling Club will have a bottle drive in Renfrew to raise money to send 50-60 children Canada East May 13. Please save liquor, beer and pop cans. Haley United Church Roast Beef supper from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Cost adults $15 children six to 12: $7 and five and under free. Roast beef with all the trimmings, home made pies 613-

433-3303 A Celebration on Song and Dance, a fundraiser for the Renfrew Refugee Welcome Group, 2 p.m. at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church on Plaunt Street in Renfrew, featuring a number of local performers. Tickets $10, available at Aikenhead’s Drug Store and at the door, but seating is limited. The Anishaanabe Cultural Circle will meet at the Winning Kids Centre, 464 Isabella St. Pembroke from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please bring something for the potluck and a hand drum or rattle if you have one. Everyone interested in learning about native culture is invited. The Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group will hold a meeting at 10:30 a.m. at their library, 222 Dickson St. (corner of Maple) Pembroke. Pat Smith will be our speaker. Her topic will be “Did one of your ancestors go to Australia? She will talk about her cousin Harry. Everyone Welcome

APRIL 17 Euchre fundraiser in support of Renfrew Seniors’ Home Support. Cost: $10 per person at the Wing on Argyle Street. Doors open at noon, games start at 1 p.m. sharp. Light lunch coffee and tea, 50/50 draw and door prizes. Contact Karry for more information at 613:432:7691; e-mail programsupport@seniorshomesupport.ca. Renfrew Silver Seniors Games Day with darts and euchre at the Renfrew Legion 1 to 4 p.m. followed by spaghetti, cost $7. Tickets available from Pat 613-649-2756.

APRIL 18 Valley Booters line dancing starts at the Horton Community Centre, $70 for a 10 week session, call Val 613623-7110. Enterprise Renfrew County is hosting a “Mind Your Money for Entrepreneurs Workshop with Judith Cane,” taking place at the Days Inn, Renfrew. Pre-registration and payment is required, cost $30. Includes, HST, lunch and a workbook. Learn how to complete your personalized financial profile including: personal and business goals, spending and savings plan. For complete details visit: www. enterpriserenfrewcounty.com

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St. Paul’s Anglican Church Corner of Argyle and Patrick, is holding a Spaghetti Supper at 5 p.m. Cost is $8 per person, $25 for family, children under six free. Tickets are available at the church office or by calling 613-623-3614 or 613-433-3959 or 613-432-3062 to reserve tickets.

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

Renfrew Silver Seniors noon lunch at the Renfrew Legion, entertainment by Rita and Richard, cost $5, members only. New members welcome only $5 per year.

APRIL 21 Meeting for the McNab Days Scottish Festival at 7 p.m. at the McNab Braeside township office. Anyone interested in being a part of this great event, vendors, participating, helping out or just having fun is welcome to attend

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Musical Tribute to Mac Beattie, Pakenham Community Centre, 2 to 5 p.m. Produced and performed by Guy Jamieson and friends. Tickets 613-624-5435. Hebron Christian Reformed Church 2 to 3 p.m. Spring into Song with the local Food Grains Bank groups and supporting churches to celebrate Earth Day and the work of the Canadian Foods Grain Bank. Music, film clips, conversation and light refreshments.

The St. Andrews Presbyterian Church in Cobden is hosting a trivia night on at 8 p.m. at the Cobden Legion on Main Street in Cobden. The cost is $60 per team with a maximum of six per team. This licensed event includes a live music trivia category. To register call Dale at 613-433-5955.

Denbigh/Griffith Lions Club, Highway 41, Griffith will be having their annual Daffodil Tea for Cancer. Starting at 1 p.m. till 3 p.m. Lunch served, Tea or coffee poured by survivors, Music by Hwy. #41 Group. $7 per person and all proceeds go the Canadian Cancer Society and stay in our area.

The Golden Age Activity Centre is pleased to present the sounds of Highway 41. Stop in for a sub and drink lunch for $5 at noon then listen to this five member band take you back in time with their tunes.

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Reminder, the cut-off date for registration is April 22. Ontario 55+ Summer Games 2016 are coming to Renfrew County from May 9 to 27 this year and they will be held in venues all through the County. For more information, call Gary or Irene at 613-628-1272, or you can register online at ontarioseniorsgames.ca and go to district 5. We hope to see you there!

APRIL 23 OECTA is holding a Trivia Night at the Cobden Legion. All proceeds going to CPAN. Come and join the fun. $60 a team, up to six players. For more information and/or to preregister your team, please contact Jack Rosien at 613-735-0869. Friends of the Library and the library’s astronomy club, the Astro All Stars, invite you to blast off to destinations “Out of This World” at the annual spring dinner, Eganville Legion. Tickets $30 – available at the Bonnechere Union Public Library

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

APRIL 26 Calabogie & District Snowmobile Club annual general meeting 7:30 p.m. at Urban Sport. Positions to be elected: president and treasurer. Please bring a chair. The Golden Age Activity Centre brings you Pharmacy Hour at 2 p.m. Join Pharmacist John Songolo discuss medicine adherence and compliance.

APRIL 27 St. Paul’s Anglican Church will be hosting its monthly, free Community Soup Kitchen at noon. Please use the stairs at the rear entrance.”

Meet the Coach Night for Horton Soccer 6 p.m. at Horton Community Centre 1005 Castleford Rd.

Burnstown Spring Junket at 4 to 8 p.m. The Burnstown United Church is participating in the village’s Spring Junket. Artisans will be selling their unique crafts in the basement of the church. The church is also featuring a bake sale. For more information 613-433-3389.

APRIL 29 The Golden Age Activity Centre will be having a Grilled Cheese lunch for $4 at noon. Following lunch at 1 p.m. there will be music with Dave Rousselle and Jean Murphy.

APRIL 29 & 30 Renfrew University Women’s Club will hold its Annual Used Book Sale, Friday April 29 from 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon, in the MacNeil Gymnasium Renfrew Collegiate Institute. Proceeds are used for scholarships for local high schools.

APRIL 30 Huge indoor yard sale at the Air Force Wing 433 at 164 Argyle St. South Renfrew from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tables or space are $15 each. For more information, call Joan 613-4324485 or email joanprice433@gmail. com. Yard sale and bake sale at AdmastonBromley Township offices on Stone Road. Fundraising for Grace United Church in Admaston 8 a.m. to noon Totally 80’s Trivia Night, at Shooter’s Bar and Grill in Calabogie. $50 per team of four to six people. All proceeds to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada via team “For Fraser”. Starts at 7 p.m. To register email rochelle.buxton@sympatico.ca Fish Fry at 4 to 6 p.m. at Daca Center—111 Flat Rd. Dacre. Cost is Adults $13 and kids under 12 is $10. Advance tickets will be available at Renfrew Printing and Gourleys Variety. Any inquiries please contact Susan 433-9050

The Golden Age Activity Centre will be hosting a Euchre Tournament. The cost is $10 which includes lunch. Games begin at 12:45 p.m. Sign up early. Members your memberships The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, April 14, 2016 43

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