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Liberal leader Justin Trudeau visits Renfrew Steve Newman

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With the next federal election more than two years away, Justin Trudeauʼs move to engage the public across Canada has begun.

Less than a month after his sweeping victory in the federal Liberal Party leadership convention, the 41-year-old politician spent Monday in Kanata, Arnprior and Renfrew, finishing with a meet-and-greet at downtownʼs Royal Canadian Legion.

The previous week, he was in Winnipeg and Edmonton, meeting the Canadian public.

Politics is about engagement, and thatʼs what Trudeau says he plans to do.

“Thereʼs no glamour and glory in it. Itʼs just rolling up my sleeves and getting to meet as many people as possible in as many parts of the country as I can,” said Trudeau, wearing jeans and an open-collared white shirt for a Monday-afternoon interview with The Renfrew Mercury at the Best Western Renfrew Inn. Meanwhile, the Conservatives have been quick to respond with attack ads about the former whitewater instructor.

Which doesnʼt surprise Trudeau in the least.

“The only thought I have about them is itʼs not particularly surprising. Itʼs exactly what we expected. The Conservatives went negative as quickly and forcefully as they could,” said the MP for the Quebec riding of Papineau.

“On the one hand, it does

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show that they do see me as somewhat of a threat. But whatʼs more interesting is not what I feel about them, but what Canadians tend to think about them. Everywhere Iʼve gone, even strong Conservatives have said, Iʼm not going to vote for you, Justin, but Iʼm not particularly proud about the approach my party took on this. Others say I might vote for you if you remain positive, and you give me a reason to vote for you, and not just reasons not to vote for someone else … Weʼve seen that a little bit with the Conservatives in caucus who wonʼt be participating in the mail-out attack ads.”

Trudeau said heʼs living by the advice provided by his dad, former prime minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau in 2000.

Donʼt make politics about personal negativity, his dad told him. He also told the oldest of his three sons to remain true to his values and principles.

Trust Canadians, to be more, to be better, to do the right thing, his dad advised.

“Ultimately, thatʼs what Iʼm hinging an awful lot of my political approach on, that I will continue to be thoughtful and hopeful and principled, and base things around hope and hard work and trust that Canadians will respond to (that),” said the Liberal leader.

Trudeau readily acknowledges the Liberals have made huge mistakes since becoming the majority government in 2000.

They now have third-party status in the House of Commons.

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Renfrew County forester Mixed reaction to plans for observatory near Griffith wins Ontario award Steve Newman

Renfrew County Forester Lacey Rose has been awarded the prestigious Fernow Award.

She received the award at the annual meeting of the Ontario Professional Foresters Association (OPFA) in Ottawa on April 11.

The award is named in honour of the first Dean of Forestry in Canada, B.E. Fernow, who started the 100-plus year forestry tradition at the University of Toronto.

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Rose has contributed in a big way to the practice of professional forestry, and has particularly shone in her current position at Renfrew County.

Among many of her accomplishments has been the creation of OttawaValleyWood.com, the very success-

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There would also be buildings for two of Canadaʼs largest telescopes, and another dozen 30-inch visitors telescopes that provide sharp and exquisite views of Mars, Jupiter, Saturn and other planets.

A statistic that has some people turning their heads is the projected creation of more than 150 direct jobs.

“Typically, we donʼt sell Crown land,” said Skeggs.

But for something that “has potential to be economically beneficial to the region, thereʼs lots of positives that would make this a reasonable application.”

Parts of the process to purchase or receive the land as a long-term loan would include a land survey and a Resource Stewardship Facility Development Class Environmental Assessment, said Skeggs.

Approval of such applications can be long or short.

Roy would also have to obtain a forest resource licence and consult with the aboriginal community, said Skeggs.

There would also have to be public and municipal consultation.

MNR would also have to determine if the access road from the main highway would be a gated private road or a public road. The latter would require a memorandum of understanding that establishes construction and maintenance requirements.

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For several years, Ottawa businessman Frank Roy has been dreaming of building a multi-million dollar observatory near Griffith.

If the dream is realized, he further dreams that more than 150 jobs will be created for the area as 80,000 people visit the facility each year.

A private meeting for potential investors is scheduled for May 27 in Griffith, where more questions will be asked after Roy and business partner Craig Bell hosted a public information session April 29.

The facilityʼs cost is estimated at up to $20 million.

The majority of the crowd, said Roy, was excited about the projectʼs possibilities, especially the younger generation.

“They see the (potential for) jobs and the economic opportunity.”

He acknowledged there was also resistance to the project.

“There always is. I think what it is, is they resist change.”

About 100 people attended the Monday meeting at the Griffith Lions Hall.

Reaction from the crowd was mixed, in the opinion of Greater Madawaska Mayor Peter Emon.

Local Coun. Karin Lehnhardt and Mayor Emon both told The Mercury much needs to be decided before the project sees the light of day.

“Heʼs kind of in the early stages,” said Lehnhardt.

“Itʼs hard to have an impression when thereʼs a dream on a table. Now you have to get your ducks in order. And thereʼs lots of ducks.”

If present plans are realized, the observatory would open in the spring of 2016.

“It was nice to have all the information so we can get a better sense of whatʼs being proposed,” said Emon.

At the same time, Emon said his municipality has yet to receive any development plans, site plan or requests for zoning changes.

“This was simply an information session ... From what I saw, I liked the idea. I just donʼt know enough about it yet.”

The major next steps are to follow the required process for land acquisition.

MNR might be more willing to sell or lend the land, now that itʼs known the property isnʼt part of the proposed agreement in principle land claim settlement for the Algonquins, said Emon.

One of the projectʼs critics

was Garnet Wilkes, who lives next door to the 100-acre package of Crown land where the observatory could be built.

A seasonal resident for years, he moved up to Griffith full-time in 2006.

“This is where my roots are. Iʼve got ancestors in pretty well every cemetery in the area since the 1800s,” said Wilkes, 67.

Wilkes, who says heʼs been researching the proposed project, says he didnʼt get enough straight answers at the information session. For example, he said Royʼs brochure contained false or misleading information, like the statement the closest residences to the proposed site are several kilometres way in the river valley.

Not so, says Wilkes, who says his home is 900 metres away and that visitors to the proposed hotel could look straight down into his dining room.

“Donʼt minimize the impact for the common good. People have to know what 80,000 visitors will do to the area,” said Wilkes.

“Itʼs a crime-free, rural and natural area. Itʼs beautiful here and we want it to stay that way.”

Wilkes told The Mercury his 256 acres are adjacent to the proposed site, with about 1.8 kilometres of his own land beside the Crown land Roy wants to develop.

“Iʼm at ground zero,” said Wilkes.

His son Graham isnʼt too keen on the project, either, noting that many Griffith residents are not in favour of the project because its likely bylaw limitations on light use.

Another factor, said Graham, is that the proposed site is adjacent to the aboriginal land claim.

Graham also indicated Royʼs application to purchase had lapsed and that he has to reapply.

Not so, according to Doug Skeggs, information officer for the Pembroke district of the Ministry of Natural Resources.

Skeggs said discussions between Roy and MNR, which began a few years ago, stopped for long enough that MNR was ready to close the file. But the MNR official says discussion recently resumed.

Any request for purchase, which hasnʼt been made yet, could result in rejection, a purchase sale or a 20-year renewable loan, said Skeggs.

As reported in The Mercury, the Madawaska Highlands Observatoryʼs facilities would include a 140-seat digital planetarium theatre, a visitors cen-

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Ontario’s future is bright – if we act today: MPP John Yakabuski Following is a news release from the office of RenfrewNipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski, in response to Thursday’s provincial budget.

On Thursday, May 2 Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski expressed his disappointment after reviewing the 2013/14 Ontario budget. Despite having an unemployment rate higher than the national average for 75 consecutive months, Thursdayʼs budget entrenches the damaging anti-jobs policies of the McGuinty-Wynne era.

“This was a real opportunity for the government to get off the path of unsustainable spending that has been costing us jobs.” Yakabuski said.

“Instead of taking real action

to strengthen the economy and reduce the deficit, this budget contains no jobs plan and actually increases spending by $3.6 billion in this year alone.”

The budget forecasts a deficit larger than all other provinces and territories combined, and a total growing debt load that translates today to over $20,000 for every man, woman and child in Ontario.

“In just 10 short years the McGuinty-Wynne Liberals have doubled Ontarioʼs debt from $139 billion in 2003 to $273 billion in 2013.” Yakabuski said. “Instead of taking necessary action, Kathleen Wynne is using the 2013 provincial budget in a cynical attempt to cling to power.”

Every dollar paid in inter-

est on the Liberalʼs enormous debt is money that wonʼt go to schools, hospitals or investments in our transportation infrastructure.

By contrast, only the Ontario PCs have a plan that includes ideas to control hydro rates, lower taxes and fix our outdated labour laws to compete for jobs.

“The Liberals and NDP have chosen to mortgage our childrenʼs future by continuing to spend money we donʼt have.” Yakabuski remarked.

“Ontario can do so much better, but for that to happen we need to change the direction of our province and the team that leads it.”

Only the Ontario PCs have a plan to put Ontario on the right track by:

• balancing the budget by reducing the size and cost of government, encouraging businesses to expand and hire; • lowering taxes to grow the economy;

• treating affordable energy as a cornerstone of economic growth; • permanently reducing Ontarioʼs 386,251 pieces of regulation by at least a third;

• fixing outdated labour laws; and, • modernizing the apprenticeship system to create 200,000 new skilled trades jobs.

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With the fate of their governing status riding on opposition approval, area Liberal MPPs gathered at the Argyle Street YMCA on May 3 to tout the benefits of their social-justice-heavy 2013 Ontario budget.

Ottawa West MPP Bob Chiarelli joined Ottawa Centre MPP Yasir Naqvi, Ottawa-Vanier MPP Madeleine Meilleur, Ottawa-Orleans MPP Phil McNeely and Glengarry-Prescott-Russell MPP Grant Crack for the overview.

Reduced to a minority government in the previous election, and battling claims of financial irresponsibility which continue in the form of the ongoing gas-plant scandal, the Ontario Liberals need the NDPʼs support to pass their $127.6 billion budget. The Ontario PC Party

has previously declared it wonʼt support it.

New spending in the areas of youth employment, social assistance, health care, transit funding strategies, infrastructure funding and a 15 per cent reduction in car insurance rates were the key planks in this budget.

The budget, crafted by new finance minister Charles Sousa, shows a deficit that increases to $11.7 billion, higher than last yearʼs but less than predicted for this year. The Wynne government has stated it aims to eliminate the deficit by 2017-2018 in order to start paying off the debt, which is forecast to top $300 billion by 2015-2016.

Chiarelli touted a health care investment aimed at seniors, which he said will provide relief for caregivers and increased independence for the elderly.

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“Our plan will increase investment in home and community care by more than $700 million by 2015-2016,” said Chiarelli.

The budget states this would help 46,000 more people receive home-based health care.

Though the GTA is the focus of a transitfunding strategy employing high-occupancy toll lanes, the Ottawa area would see two cents per litre of the existing gas tax returned to the municipality for transit improvements.

“The provincial investment of two cents per litre of provincial gas tax revenue has yielded $2.2 billion for public transit systems in Ontario since 2004,” said McNeely.

“Last year, this delivered – for Ottawa – $34 million.”

Meilleur adopted NDP-appeasing language when she stressed “the importance of building a fairer society,” announcing new funding for developmental services and changes for the Ontario Works or Ontario Disability Support Programs that allow recipients to keep $200 from monthly earnings.

The improvements would be funded by a $400 million investment over three years.

For a single, childless ODSP or Ontario Works recipients, that means they would see their monthly cheque grow by $20. Meilleur was aksed what that increase would mean to a recipient.

“It means a lot for them, because they have been asking for that,” said Meilleur. “There is a big gap, so it is not going to be filled overnight… It is modest, I recognize, but it is going in the right direction.”

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Labour, described his governmentʼs $295 million Youth Jobs Strategy – a two-year initiative aimed at creating 30,000 job opportunities for youth.

“This strategy would connect young people with careers they can build on,” said Naqvi, laying out the structure of the “comprehensive” program, which includes a youth employment fund, youth jobs strategy, youth entrepreneurship fund and youth innovation fund.

In response to a question that referenced criticism of the Liberalsʼ programming implementation from their former economic strategist Don Drummond, Naqvi said the government is meeting 60 percent of Drummondʼs recommendations and achieving results in deficit reduction. “Part of that exercise…is to look at our programs, to see that we are implementing programs in a manner that they are delivering and producing results,” said Naqvi.

“This youth jobs strategy very much comes from the work the jobs and prosperity council has done, which is made up of eminent business leaders, economists, and members of the labour sector. We will work with them to ensure the principles, the fundamentals of the youth jobs strategy really meet the needs in the community.”

The implementation timeline for the strategy is not clear at this time.

Of billions in infrastructure money outlined in the budget, $100 million of it is earmarked for roads and bridges in rural areas.

In response to a question, Chiarelli said the guidelines for distributing that money have yet to be crafted, but stated municipalities who have plans already in place stand better chances of receiving funding.

In the Ottawa area, ongoing projects are receiving funding previously agreed to by the

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“Weʼre awaiting the final numbers on the Ottawa River plan, and we obviously donʼt have a budget or an ask on the next stage of transit, because theyʼre still trying to decide what that is,” said Chiarelli, stating his partyʼs commitment to transit in the Ottawa area.

“I think itʼs a virtual certainty that, on the basis of three level of government participation, the province will be at the table.”

Chiarelli stated it is possible that, if the budget is passed, the same HOV strategy that is being applied to the GTA region could be applied to Ottawaʼs Highway 417 for transit funding purposes. Such am move would only come after the pilot project in Toronto is studied.

Questioned about NDP leader Andrea Horwathʼs non-committal attitude towards the budget the previous evening, Chiarelli spoke of the many meetings that have occurred between the Liberals and NDP, as well as his partyʼs need conduct itself in line with its minority standing.

Following the October 2011 provincial election, then-Premier Dalton McGuinty declared his government to be a “major minority” before announcing his resignation and proroguing the legislature a year later.

Chiarelli also slammed the Ontario PCs for preemptively withdrawing their support without having seen the budget.

As for Horwath, Chiarelli said he understood her need to ensure what was being laid out in the budget was not just down-the-road promises, though his statement seemed to end with a veiled warning to Horwath about how a negative response could rile her supporter base.

“The substance is there, the money is there, the commitment is there to honour what the NDP has asked for,” said Chiarelli.

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of protecting rivers. Instead, theyʟve created a list that says these are the rivers we will protect. Canada is a country of lakes and rivers, and the reform to the Navigable Waters Protection Act really worries me.�

The 150-year-old piece of legislation needed reform, but not in the disrespectful manner assumed by the Conservatives, said Trudeau. When national heritage status was described to him, he said the ConservativesĘź approach sounds somewhat offside with how most area residents feel about the Ottawa River. “ItĘźs an extraordinary asset, in terms of tourism but also as an economic driver ‌ I could probably list 50 rivers that should have national heritage status, but the Ottawa would certainly be in the top ďŹ ve or 10.â€?

Meanwhile, Trudeau says he plans to see a lot of Canada before the next federal election in October 2015. “We donĘźt have to look too deeply to see if itĘźs a targeted riding,â€? he said. “We have 35 seats, and there will be over 300 that are open to the Liberal Party to win in the next election.

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Trudeau, in a 15-minute interview with The Mercury, also talked about his background in the context of the ConservativesĘź criticism of him. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I know people in the Valley, and whether it was the years I was a whitewater instructor or my work with kids in various tourism industries as a counsellor, or as a teacher, IĘźm proud of those parts of my upbringing,â&#x20AC;? insisted Trudeau. â&#x20AC;&#x153;And IĘźm proud of my connection to the land, and my respect for it.â&#x20AC;?

When asked about the ConservativesĘź hesitation to grant national heritage status to the Ottawa River, Trudeau admitted he didnĘźt know much about the issue.

However, he did have an opinion on another aspect of waterways protection.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Since Motion 430 was announced, support has poured in from many sources â&#x20AC;&#x201D; from individuals and businesses, large and small. An opportunity for meaningful employment gives those living with disabilities dignity and independence,â&#x20AC;? said Gallant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Businesses across the country identiďŹ ed Canadians with disabilities as among their most dedicated and loyal employees.â&#x20AC;?

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Following is a news release from the office of Renfrew-NipissingPmebroke MP Cheryl Gallant.

Cheryl Gallant, MP for RenfrewNipissing-Pembroke, is reminding local gun owners of the upcoming end to the fee waiver program for ďŹ rearms licence renewals. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am reminding local hunters, collectors, and sport shooters of the previously announced end to the ďŹ rearms licence fee waiver program.

Nonrestricted POL or PAL licence holders whose renewals are due before May 15, 2014, may renew their licences for free until May 16, 2013. I encourage the shooting community to take advantage of this program and apply for a licence renewal while the waiver is still in effect,â&#x20AC;? said MP Gallant.

Licence owners are advised to send their applications in early in order to avoid the renewal fee, which has been reinstated in efforts to balance the federal budget by 2015. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In this climate of ďŹ scal restraint, the government has chosen to end the waiver program,â&#x20AC;? said MP Gallant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I continue to support efforts to streamline all aspects of the ďŹ rearms regulatory system, reducing the burden on taxpayers and licence holders alike. My motion M-439

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Levy increase of 12 per cent in Admaston-Bromley Township fee going to the provincial place this year, and the extra The waste management to put more in,” Louis said. expansions from MOE that we “The main points that I can government of $22,000. budget total eats up $368,215 “Also, there was the capital had to do for our landsites.” and represents 13.5 per cent think of is the Osceola expanof the budget. This is an 33 sion with the large application plan that we are putting into See ADMASTON, page 25 per cent increase of more than $91,000 from 2012.

ADMASTON Proposed work for this year McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home CEMETERY includes the Osceola landfill DECORATION DAY SERVICE DATES Ian Clelland Contact: David Reid site expansion at $44,290, AND CEMETERY CONTACT LIST 613-432-6317 613-432-7500 an attenuation zone at Stone DECORATION DAY: Road pencilled in for $51,600, 2 p.m.

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CEMETERY Recreation and library conContact: sumes two per cent of the budRick Lester 613-432-6585 get.

DECORATION DAY: A total of $10,750 has been 3rd Sunday of June No Service alocated for the public library DACRE in Douglas, while they reCEMETERY ceived a Renfrew library user Contact: Mrs. Laing fee rebate of $660. In recreThis information compiled and offered as a public service by 613-649-2690 ation, $12,000 has been aloMcPHAIL & PERKINS FUNERAL HOME DECORATION DAY: cated, split between Wards 1 85 Munro Ave. E., Renfrew, ON (613) 432-2866 3rd Sunday of July and 2, and Wards 3 and 4.

GOSHEN DOUGLAS PUBLIC The Renfrew recreation HALEY STATION CEMETERY CEMETERY agreement for 2013 is estimatCEMETERY Contact: Kim Flynn Contact: Cathy Dale ed at $20,000. There were 181 Contact: John G. Smith 613-432-1594 613-649-2106 613-432-9282 participants in 2012.

DECORATION DAY: DECORATION DAY: DECORATION DAY: The estimation for the Bon1st Sunday of June, 2:30 p.m. 2nd Sunday of July, 2:00 p.m. 1st Sunday of July, 1:30 p.m. nechere Valley agreement is HILLCREST CEMETERY $2,200. There were 20 particiHOLY WELL NORTH HORTON pants last year.

CALABOGIE CEMETERY CEMETERY Contact: Matthew Brydges The Cobden recreation asMt. St. Patrick Contact: Robert A. Johnston 613-432-2866 Contact: Wm. McAdam sociation has been budgeted 613-432-5000 DECORATION DAY: 613-432-2790 DECORATION DAY: for $2,000. This is a decrease 2nd Sunday of Aug., 2:30 p.m.

2nd Sunday in August, 2:00 p.m. 1st Sunday in August, 2 p.m. of 2.1 per cent from 2012.

Three per cent of the budget ROSEBANK ST. FRANCIS XAVIER THOMSONVILLE is represented by economic CEMETERY CEMETERY CEMETERY development. This includes Contact: Contact: Parish Office Contact: Jane Smith the Renfrew and Area Health Mary Crozier 613-432-6388 613-432-5825 613-432-6263 DECORATION DAY: Services Village economic deDECORATION DAY: DECORATION DAY: 3rd Sunday of June velopment plan of $26,530, an 2nd Sunday of June at 2:30 p.m. 3rd Sunday in September, 2 p.m.

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Admaston-Bromley council passed its 2013 budget Thursday, May 2, but not unanimously.

Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe said it was a real challenge to form this yearʼs budget.

“Staff and council members did their utmost to do everything in their power to bring a conclusion that, in hard times, is in the best sense for our community. Does it mean that the results are always a wonderful conclusion? Not necessarily. I think this is a strong budget for our community,” the mayor said.

She noted, it took eight meetings and an estimated 28 hours to nail these numbers down.

Contributing factors were a decrease in revenue from reserves, Ministry of Environment (MOE) required land purchases for waste sites, investment in landfill expansion, ongoing capital purchases in compliance with the 10-year capital plan, bank loan interest, and increasing revenue shortfall related to the Farm Tax Rebate Program.

The total levy for 2013 is $3,040,058.61. Broken down, itʼs municipal $1,305,156.25 (42.93 per cent), county $926,580.44 (31.27 %) and education $808,321.92 (26.59 %).

In 2012, those numbers respectively were 40.73, 31.27 and 28 per cent.

Based on a $100,000 resi-

dential assessment, the municipal tax rate impact is a $30.30 (6.33 %) increase, education $9 decrease and a county tax rate decrease of $6.17.

“You work it all out, and we have an overall municipal, eduction and county increase of 1.42 per cent or, if everything stays the same $15.13 on $100,000. Thatʼs what people want to know.,” the mayor said.

The roads total of $1,021,083 represents 38 per cent of the budget. That is a 0.97 per cent increase from 2012.

The tab of $378,370 for administration represents 14 per cent of the budget. That total is a decrease of 7.6 per cent from 2012.

Staff negotiations produced an increase of 0.7 per cent.

Mayor Briscoe noted that council members get predetermined salaries. They donʼt get paid for meetings or conventions.

Clerk-treasurer Annette Louis noted that more money has been put into the townshipʼs reserve fun for future capital purchases. Ten thousand dollars from road revenue, $18,000 from the Capital Plan and $2,000 from general revenue has been moved over.

Protection to persons and property is tabulated at $466,155, which is 17 per cent of the budget. This includes police, fire and first response agreements with Renfrew and the townships of Greater Madawaska and Whitewater Region.

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Attack ads on Trudeau hypocritical

Bullies donʼt have a sense of humour. Theyʼre far too insecure for that.

Weʼre not saying that all Conservatives are bullies or bereft of a sense of the ridiculous – just whoever was behind the attack ads launched at newly-installed federal Liberal leader Justin Trudeau.

So Justin grew a moustache for Movember to raise cancer awareness.

And he did a strip tease at a Canadian Liver Foundation fundraiser. To which we say – so what? Did he hurt someone? No. Did he help someone?

Yes. Is it something he might regret now? Yes. But did he do it for the right reasons? Yes. He was, literally, giving the foundation the shirt off his back, and it raised $1,900. And the foundation is standing by him.

Remember that other MPs have also similarly disrobed. We all remember that famous photograph of former Prime Minister Kim Campbell, appearing to be naked behind a judicial robe. (She was actually wearing a strapless gown.)

And Nova Scotia Liberal MP Scott Brison – a former Progressive Conservative – also took off all of his clothes for a fundraising calendar, for a tasteful nude shot with strategically placed objects obscuring the view.

On both the left and the right, weʼve seen politicians do things that

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they regret. Remember Stockwell Dayʼs infamous wetsuit press conference on a British Columbia lake in 2000?

Also, the apple doesnʼt fall far from the tree. Remember Pierre Trudeauʼs pirouette behind Queen Elizabeth II? Or when he appeared at a Canadian Football League game in a cape?

Canadians will decide for themselves, likely by 2015, if Justin has what it takes to become prime minister. They will make their decision based on the policies he puts forward, what he says, and what he does.

Interestingly, the Conservatives may have actually done the Liberals a favour. In the 1980s, 60 Minutes ran a story on cutbacks being made

by President Ronald Reagan. The Reagan White House phoned reporter Leslie Stahl to thank her for the story.

She was perplexed: the story was not meant to be a positive one for the president. The spokesman explained that, if one turned off the volume on the TV, all you saw were the images of Reagan meeting with seniors, and appearing empathetic and caring.

Thatʼs what people remembered.

Turn off the volume on this ad, and all you will see is an attractive young man taking his shirt off to raise money for sick people. As images go, itʼs not that bad really.

Also, they berate Trudeau for his

lack of experience – even though he has about as much experience on Parliament Hill as an MP as Stephen Harper did when he became leader of the old Canadian Alliance in 2002.

(Harper, 1993 to 1997, Trudeau, 2008 to 2013 by the time he became Liberal leader). And think back to how many of you got one of your first summer jobs as a camp counselor, or found your voice through drama? And the ads certainly kiss off the white water rafting vote. Only his House of Commons attendance record seems to be even remotely fair game.

These ads make the Conservatives seem like grumpy old men, devoid of a sense of humour, ready to tell that Trudeau kid to get off their lawn.

And it is sad that we now live in an age where we knew that, as night begets day, so too would Monday bring us a new slew of negative ads.

Enough with these bullying character assassinations – focus instead on the silly things Trudeau has said.

Sadly, there are ample sound clips to choose from. Are there not more important things, like the hollowing out of middle class jobs being shipped to India, that deserve our attention?

As Trudeau noted: “Canadians want to be led, not ruled,.”

To which we can add that Canadians want to be persuaded, not bullied.

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Centennial quilts and lessons on national unity

Quilts are more than quaint, they can shape perspective.

One of the fondest memories of my youth was the time my mother spent crafting a quilt for the Renfrew Fair.

It was a beautiful work of art – 16 squares of cotton celebrating Canadaʼs 1967 Centennial.

Twelve of those blocks were precisely embroidered with images representing Canadaʼs provinces and territories.

One block showed the colourful stylized Centennial maple leaf logo. Another block bore Canadaʼs Coat of Arms. Another was reserved for the Town of Renfrew.

Bordered by a soft blue background the colour of Canadian skies, there were pro-

vincial flags, a coat of arms and so much more. A trillium.

A Canada goose. The Blue Nose ship, just like on the dime.

Of all the plants and animals lovingly stitched onto the quilt, I best recall the big brown buffalo on the Manitoba flag, how each stitch lay so delicately beside the next.

From the gold sheaves of grain on the Saskatchewan flag to the royal blue of Quebecʼs fleur-de-lis to the bright rising sun on the British Columbia flag.

It was, in my youthful mind, a visual delight.

I believe that quilt helped to shape my lifelong perception of Canada as a beautiful patchwork of people and cul-

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tures and lifestyles, none any better or worse than the next, only different.

Iʼm much older now, and a lifetime in the newspaper business has left me cynical as I see how our federal and provincial politics have become pathetic battlegrounds.

Many politicians today have largely abandoned their grander obligation to community-building.

They prefer to pit region

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against region, urban against rural, rich against poor. Their list of divisive talking points is endless. There is no room for the sane centre.

Young people can be forgiven if they feel disengaged, although movements like Me to We and individual philanthropic efforts prove that positive change can be made outside the rank and weary political arena.

So while so many old folk

lean back and grumble about government – blind to the fact they are silent accomplices in this slow trudge to totalitarian government – many young people are doing their part to make us the beautiful country I still picture in my mindʼs eye, through my motherʼs beautiful Centennial quilt.

There came a time when embroidery thread was replaced by paint – a hot new craze on the quilting scene.

To test this new art form, my mother could have chosen another theme. But no. She spent her time off from work in the kitchen at the Bonnechere Manor to craft a second centennial quilt; this one with a green border, the colour of Canadian forests in summer.

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I think she was teaching me – in the peaceful, wordless way of art – that Canada is far too wonderful to let any government tear it apart by presenting fellow Canadians as nasty adversaries, not partners.

My mother made other quilts; treasures crafted from scraps of childhood skirts and dresses and blouses (and a scattering of failed elementary school home economic sewing projects) but that 1967 Centennial quilt trumps them all. Because it was more than material, it was a message.

It was a hopeful message that some things are worth standing up for – and a united, inclusive and co-operative Canada is one of them.

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Some thoughts on Prime Minister Harper and the Canada-China Investment Treaty To the editor: Re: Canada-China Investment Treaty Despite a large number of protests from a wide variety of sources, Stephen Harper is still trying to ram the Canada-China Investment Treaty, among other things, down our throats.

A small country I never heard of until a few weeks ago made a far better deal, but our current government refuses to let this dead dog lie because they never admit to having made a poor choice, a poor deal, or poor legislation.

They would have us believe they are perfection personified, while they

make one incompetent (or worse) move after another.

The “deal” they are trying to force Canada into is one in which a foreign company can buy out our companies, plunder our resources, pollute or otherwise devastate our environment, sue us for billions of dollars in secret in a court outside of Canadian jurisdiction for supposed loss of expected profits (not even actual losses) while using foreign labour and therefore putting nothing back into our economy.

Accepting this “deal” means we allow foreign companies and foreign countries to tell our gov-

ernments at all levels what laws they can pass, tell our courts what judgments they can make, tell our citizens we have no rights, and bankrupt us besides.

Harper is selling our sovereignty, our democracy, our rights, our resources, our treasury, and our economic potential.

And for what? What is he getting out of this, 1 have to ask? Is he really just so incompetent that he canʼt even make as good a deal as Benin?

Even members of Harperʼs caucus are – finally – starting to balk at his activities.

So why are so many Ca-

nadians defending politicians and bureaucrats who are selling out to foreign interests and legislating away our rights?

Do Canadians not know whatʼs going on? Do they think that blind party loyalty is a virtue?

Or are they just hiding their heads in the sand and hoping party membership, or chance, will somehow protect them?

Dream on. I guess thatʼs easier than getting off oneʼs butt and demanding justice from a rogue government.

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Some questions on the China investment treaty To the editor: On Monday, April 22, our Member of Parliament Cheryl Gallant helped defeat the NDP motion to terminate the Canada-China Foreign Investment Protection Agreement – but the government has yet to actually ratify it into law.

This paradox revives several questions.

Why does the treaty include a double-staged total exit notice of 31 years, while NAFTA has such a notice of only six months?

Why did the Tories repeatedly vote against allowing more than one hour of review at parliamentary committee ever since the Prime Minister co-signed it with China on Sept. 9, 2012?

What makes Ms. Gallant certain that the three-person tribunals enforcing the treaty will

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actually sentence China with more monetary orders than Canada itself, given over $400 million in successful NAFTA claims against Canadian taxpayers yet none against the United States?

How does the combination of the treaty and Chinese investments in the bitumen industry play into the regimeʼs China First Energy Strategy?

What new rights are Chinese state-companies expecting to gain that are worth any treaty costs?

Why is the treaty still awaiting ratification if it is supposed to benefit our economy?

For seven months, answers have been not been forthcoming from Ms. Gallant.

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Synthetic materials include ďŹ berglass, recycled plastics that resemble wood as well as waterproof ďŹ bers.

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are imbued with a subtle mineral pearlescence â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and wait until you see how CinderĘźs natural stone texture complements so many other colours in your kitchen. ItĘźs complex but velvety warm; dramatic but also serene.â&#x20AC;?

The two trendiest Cinder-coloured sinks this year, according to Elliott, are the Precis Cascade, a lavish single-bowl undermount, and the module-designed, Blanco Modex, an equally elegant cubic-bowl topmount designed with accessories to signiďŹ cantly increase the surface workspace.

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Prime and paint: Priming is an essential part of the fence-painting process and should not be overlooked. It not only gives the paint something to stick to, it helps to protect the wood against the elements. However, if you choose to use a stain, priming may not be necessary.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be afraid of colour: Experiment with more than the just the basics to add a creative twist and designer feel to the home.

Darker shades with green undertones like the Benjamin Moore colour Midnight, give a stately, formal look to the yard, while bold and playful Stuart Gold provides a burst of bright colour for whimsical flair.

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Four big moves when building a garden shed

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There are four big decisions you need to make before building a garden shed. They are: 1. Location If youʼve decided to build a garden shed on your property, your first decision will be its location. First of all, find out about municipal regulations concerning the placement of sheds on private property.

These usually specify the minimum distance from the residence, property boundaries, and public services, as well as the maximum surface area and height and authorized finishing materials.

Then measure the available space at your chosen location, taking into account what youʼll use the shed for. If youʼre going to store the snow blower there, for example, ensure that you can access your shed at all times.

2. Use Generally intended for the storing of tools, lawn mowers, bicycles, patio furniture, and pool and garden equipment, the

shed could also be used as a workshop for a tinkerer or gardener.

How you decide to use your shed will influence the surface area, height, and comfort factor.

3. Design Sheds are available in a wide range of styles and materials. Most manufacturers offer a choice of models, including basic, traditional, luxury, and made-to-measure.

Whether you opt for a wood or metal shed, take into account the quality of the construction, its solidity, durability, storage facilities, upkeep requirements, as well as the quality and practicality of its design.

4. Assembly Ensure that the foundations are solid enough to support the size and weight of the construction.

If you are handy, you could build the shed yourself by selecting a ready-to-assemble kit or you could have it assembled by a specialist.

Sinks From page 19

A large filigree cutting board in an ash wood composite can be moved across the entire sink if needed, or positioned efficiently to suspend the stainless steel colander over the bowl at the same time.

“The Modex is an attention-getter,” Elliott continued, “and what separates the Precis Cascade model from all other sinks is its revolutionary bi-level bottom. The lower level is ideal for large pots and pans and the raised level can function much like a second bowl, perfect for cutlery or glassware, or for washing fruit and vegetables. ” As well as Cinder, both of these models are fashioned in other colours as well.

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KatieBears idol contest May 25 in Eganville

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KatieBears is hosting a KatieBear Idol singing competition at the Eganville Arena May 25.

The KatieBears Junior Idol competition for contestants ages 14 and under begins at 11 a.m., and KatieBears Idol for ages 15

and over starts at 2 p.m.

One hour of preparation time will be provided before each competition.

Each contestant must donate a minimum $10 cash at the entrance to register, and all proceeds will go to the KatieBears char-

ity.

There will be cash prizes for the winners.

KatieBears will also donate a Guvnor electric guitar to the music department of the school with the most students participating.

Contestants will per-

form a song of their choice, and there is no time limit.

They may also bring their own accompaniment or may sing a capella. They can also use instruments or karaoke CD. Contestants are encouraged to have fun with cos-

tumes and dancing, but songs must not contain explicit lyrics or vulgar or racist language.

Email KatieBearIdol@ yahoo.ca to register. The singing competition is part of the charityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual KatieBear Fun Day.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSES & PUBLIC MEETINGS In the matter of Sections 17 and 22 of the Planning Act, the Township of Whitewater Region hereby gives NOTICE of public open houses and public meetings to inform the public of an application for an amendment to the County of Renfrew Official Plan.

All lands within the Township of Whitewater Region are affected by this amendment.

Therefore, a Key Map is not included.

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Cobden Agricultural Hall 43 Astrolabe Road, Cobden Public Open House 3:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 p.m.

Public Meeting 7:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 p.m.

Westmeath Recreation Centre 119 Synton Street, Westmeath Public Open House 3:00 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 p.m.

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If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of Whitewater Region before the proposed Official Plan amendment is adopted by the County of Renfrew, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Ontario Municipal Board unless, in the opinion of the Board, there are reasonable grounds to add the person or the public body as a party.

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Admaston-Bromley budget

MP Gallant rises in support of the disabled

â&#x20AC;&#x153;No funds were taken out of reserves to try and improve our cash ďŹ&#x201A;ow because we did have to borrow this year, so we are hoping to boost our reserves back up to that in the future we wonĘźt have to borrow,â&#x20AC;? Louis added.

Locally, in Renfrew-NipissingPembroke, Nick Kastanis, the owner of Fresco Restaurant in Pembroke employs Jeffrey Shand. Jeffrey is an eager, dedicated employee there, who began work for this establishment over 12 years ago,â&#x20AC;? said Gallant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In Economic Action Plan 2013, our government has begun to address some of the aspects raised by

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this motion. The budget announced a new generation of Labour Market Agreements for Persons with Disabilities. These new agreements will be designed to better meet the needs of Canadians businesses and improve the employment prospects for persons with disabilities,â&#x20AC;? she said.

Other measures include a new focus on young people with disabilities through programs such as the Youth Employment Strategy, improvements

to existing labour market agreements, along with new approaches to ensure that our programs are adaptable.

The Labour Market Panel also announced the creation of the Canadian Employers Disability Forum, an initiative which will be managed by employers, for employers. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to be able to capitalize on innovative strategies happening at the community level across the country,â&#x20AC;? said Gallant.

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Coun. Michael Donohue said a great deal of energy was expended in this yearĘźs budget, â&#x20AC;&#x153;certainly more than the previous two budgets I have been involved in.â&#x20AC;?

However, Coun. Donohue informed the other three members of council and Mayor Briscoe that he was not in favour of the 2013 budget.

He expressed disappointment in the tax rate increase coupled with the assessment increase is going to bring a levy increase, the ďŹ nal dollars into the municipality of more than 12 per cent. â&#x20AC;&#x153;To my way of thinking, that is too much, particularly in light of borrowing funds for some capital equipment this year,â&#x20AC;? Coun. Donohue said.

He blamed himself for not getting his points across to his fellow councillors. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I failed to impress upon them what I feel is too high of an increase in the taxes being levied for the municipality in Admaston-Bromley so

IĘźll have to redouble my efforts for next year, and bring some fresh arguments and some fresh prospective. It certainly is my position that a levy increase that exceeds 12 per cent is just too much.â&#x20AC;?

A recorded vote was taken, resulting in a 4-1 vote in favour of the budget.

Mayor Briscoe respected Coun.

DonohueĘźs decision and the fact that he didnĘźt blame his colleagues. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was important that all aspects of the thought process were put on the table and discussed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the end of the day, majority has the decision and thatĘźs exactly what youĘźve done,â&#x20AC;? she added to council.

Council approved two by-laws to authorize the township to execute promissory notes to repay separate amounts of $279,000 and $200,000 borrowed from the Bank of Montreal.

The ďŹ rst loan was for equipment, and the second for land and building purchases and improvements.

Coun. Donohue said, with his position on the budget duly noted, that with the budget passed, he was in favour of these two bank loans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These two items in front of us are the only means by which the budget we now have adopted can work,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I am not ďŹ&#x201A;ip-ďŹ&#x201A;opping on the budget.â&#x20AC;?

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Go-ahead for construction of Deep River paramedic base Steve Newman

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Renfrew council has approved a $300,000 savings by approving the low bid for the countyʼs newest paramedic base station.

The County of Renfrew

already owns the buildings where paramedic stations are located in Arnprior, Renfrew, Barryʼs Bay and Petawawa. Deep River will make the fifth, while the county also operates paramedic base stations out of buildings not owned

by the county in Eganville and Pembroke.

“It completes the mandate of our deployment plan,” said Brian Leahey, deputy chief of the County of Renfrew Paramedic Service, following county councilʼs April 24 approv-

al of Argue Constructionʼs bid.

The new base station will have three bays. The third bay is to accommodate repairs, rescue vehicles and potential expansion, said Leahey.

Formerly Baird Con-

struction Management Inc., the company designed and built the paramedic bases in Petawawa, Barryʼs Bay and Arnprior.

Argue Construction, which is located in Carp and Stittsville, bid $695,500. The only other

bid was $1,034,000 by Ottawa Commercial Contractors Inc. Construction was scheduled to start the first week of May. The facility is expected to be completed by this fall. Meanwhile, ambulances in the Deep River

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area will continue to operate out of the Chalk River fire hall, as they have since 2003.

County council has approved a similar amount of money to replace the aging fleet of portable defibrillators used in the paramedic serviceʼs 25 vehicles. Nineteen are ambulances, six are emergency response vehicles.

Physio-Control I n c o r p o r a t e d ʼs winning bid of $691,599 includes unit costs of nearly $590,000, a five-year service agreement of almost $140,000, a trade-in allowance of $117,000 and HST. The other two bids, by Zoll Medical Canada Inc. and Philips Medical, exceeded $740,000.

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The Renfrew OPP would like to thank Victim Services of Renfrew County for all they do for victims of crimes and tragedies in our communities.

Victim services volunteers are available to provide on-site immediate assistance through police or fire referrals.

With your consent, the police will call the Victim Services office. A team of trained volunteers can be dispatched to provide immediate help and emotional support. They can also refer you to agencies that can give you longerterm support.

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

If you have an immediate need for services that you cannot afford, VCARS will refer you.

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Keeping heritage music alive Ottawa Valley Country Music Hall of Fame fiddler Brian Hebert entertains as the Roundup at the Renfrew Armouries winds down April 28. Hebert was playing with an all-star lineup of Countrymen including Darryl Mooney, Bob Johnston, Kirk Warren, Guy Jamieson and Matt Brydges. The Roundup dance marked the end of the annual 10-day radiothon by Valley Heritage Radio to raise money for the co-op station.

Darryl Mooney plays guitar as a number of Countrymen take to the stage to wrap up Valley Heritage Radioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roundup dance April 28 at the Renfrew Armouries.

The dance floor is always full when the Countrymen are playing.

Renfrew Collegiate is holding a spaghetti dinner this Saturday in support of the schoolĘźs Relay for Life event.

The dinner runs in the RCI cafeteria from 4 to 7 p.m. The cost of $10 for adults while kids under 10 years of age are served for $5.

RCI staff members Michael and Liz Wright of RCIĘźs Relay for Life committee asked cancer survivor Sandra Beimers if sheĘźd look after the spaghetti dinner. She was quick to do so. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to be able to give back.

ItĘźs a privilege to be able to do that,â&#x20AC;?

Beimers said. She and husband Ray have been helping out with RCI projects to beat cancer over the past couple of years.

This yearĘźs Relay for Life is Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25 at Ma-Te-Way Park.

The event gets underway with the Survivors Lap at 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I never ever thought IĘźd be in that Survivor Lap. When I was going in for treatment, and being in there for the ďŹ rst time, it was hard,â&#x20AC;?

Beimers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I still get goose bumps, just walking around there thinking, okay, IĘźm an actual survivor here. ItĘźs a little bit sometimes overwhelming,â&#x20AC;? she added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;ItĘźs nice to be able to participate in this cause. The kids do such a phenomenal job to raise so much money.â&#x20AC;?

This yearĘźs RCI Relay for Life goal is $110,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society, Beimers noted. The spaghetti dinner helps them reach their goal. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Take mom out for dinner. ItĘźs MotherĘźs Day on Sunday,â&#x20AC;?

Beimers said.

Cancer affects a lot of people, she said, and the more money raised, the better the research. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They say well thereĘźs no cure, but they have come great strides in the different treatments. The survivor rate is a lot higher. ItĘźs really important to get on board with these students. ItĘźs great to see their enthusiasm.â&#x20AC;?

Various people are donating sauces and hamburger and buns for the spaghetti dinner, Beimers said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If anybody wants to donate, they can call me,â&#x20AC;? Beimers said. She can be reached at 613-432-0705.

Go to the rcirelay4life.ca website for information on how to register a team, purchase a luminary, and for all other information you might need on this yearĘźs Relay for Life May 24 and 25.

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played for Diana, Princess of Wales on the ill-fated Queen of the North before she died in a car accident and the boat sank off the B.C. coastline in 2006.

He has travelled around the world playing music, from Venezuela to Italy, and northern Canada to Australia. He even toured with former prime minister Pierre Elliot Trudeau. â&#x20AC;&#x153;(Current Liberal leader) Justin Trudeau was just a child when we were in Mexico,â&#x20AC;?

Estabrooks recalls, saying the RCMP band was great fun until it fell victim to budget cuts in 1993.

However, he stayed on as an ofďŹ cer and was entrusted with guarding the U.S. ambassador for the duration of the two Gulf wars, along with standing on the front lines during the Oka crisis.

A trained musician sauntering about with a machine gun? The transferable skills are few and far between. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Back then you had to train as an ofďŹ cer if you wanted in the band. So I just stayed on as an ofďŹ cer afterward,â&#x20AC;? Estabrooks said.

Fourth generation Among his biggest fans is EstabrooksĘź son, Mike. The two are union members of the American Federation of Musicians, with the younger also a member of Souper Jazz, Dixieland band that has raised over $500,000 for soup kitchens in Ottawa. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My family raised me to think community service is a

good thing, so thatĘźs why IĘźm doing it,â&#x20AC;? Mike said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With a community group like the Valley Concert Band you donĘźt have to be great to be a part of it. People go there to have a good time and learn from each other. And itĘźs a good thing to do for the community, playing for the vets and that.â&#x20AC;?

Mike is a fourth generation musician in the family, photos of his grandfather and great grandfather in their bands hang in the home studio. He grew up assuming every parent passed on the gift of music to their kids, but has since realized how fortunate he is.

As he stands over a sousaphone (a giant brass instrument related to the tuba), a piece he is restoring by hand, he has praise for Estabrooks as a musician and a father. â&#x20AC;&#x153;My dad knows what heĘźs doing. ThatĘźs why people are willing to drive from two hours away to be in the band,â&#x20AC;? Mike said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I used to take it for granted growing up. But now I know how lucky I am to grow up with music in my family. Too many people are missing out on how much music affects your life.â&#x20AC;?

Charity concert The Valley Concert Band performs a charity concert for the Child Poverty Action Network (renfrewcountycpan.ca) on May 23, 7:30 p.m., at Carleton Reid Hall at the Emmanuel Anglican Church, 287 Harrington St., Arnprior. Donations are welcome at the door.

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He played in Frank SinatraĘźs orchestra and conducted Tony BennettĘźs band, played for the powerful and famous, had a role in momentous national and world events, and now he welcomes musicians to join his band.

The Valley Concert BandĘźs optimal number of participants is 35. It has 31. The percussion section could use one or two more. A tenor sax player or two would be nice. Conductor Keith Estabrooks - a big reason why musicians are willing to travel from as far away as Orleans to practice under him - isnĘźt picky about who joins. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I refuse nobody. WeĘźre looking for all instruments,â&#x20AC;? said the Woodlawn resident who recently did a show with Josh Groban. â&#x20AC;&#x153;ItĘźs a good chance to come out and play.

After high schoolĘźs done is not the end of world. ThereĘźs still a place to play.â&#x20AC;?

The band practices Thursday evenings at the legion in Arnprior. Ages are everywhere from 16 to folks in their 70s, and

come from communities such as Almonte, Pakenham, Constance Bay, Ottawa, Renfrew and Pembroke. Unlike most community bands, there are no dues to join, but the band plays free concerts a few times a year for veterans, and has a series of concerts in April and May before breaking for summer.

Many are at nursing homes and church halls in Renfrew county and Mississippi Mills.

It also has recorded ďŹ ve albums under the baton of its current director of music.

The Valley Concert Band has a library of some 900 musical scores worth some $90,000 collected since forming in 1987.

Estabrooks often mixes contemporary and classic music, challenging the band but not reaching so far over their heads as to lose the quality during performances.

It is the kind of knowledge the French horn player has gained over a lifetime in music. Before taking over the band in the mid 1990s when it was down to three members, Estabrooks was conductor of the RCMP Musical Ride Band playing for the rich and famous around the world.

A large photo album shows him with boxing great Muhammad Ali, singer Crystal Gayle, folk legend Gordon Lightfoot, Bob McGrath who for many years was on Sesame Street, television actor Susan Saint James among others. HeĘźs backed up Anne Murray and the recently deceased Rita McNeil. He even

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When Dorothy Gale skips on stage and begins her unforgettable journey to the Emerald City and back, you will assume that the poised young actress with the beautiful voice has years of theatre experience.

You will be right, if you consider that Mallory Brumm, an 8th grader at Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School, has been singing since the age of four and had her first acting role at 10 as Aaron in The Drowsy Shepherd.

Local audiences will get the chance to see Mallory as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, coming to Arnprior June 6 to 8 from Two Rivers Musical Productions.

For director Ron Gardner, finding an actress so close in age to the fictional Dorothy – with the stage presence and vocal ability to bring her to life – was an unexpected discovery.

“Mallory really captures Dorothyʼs youthful innocence and spirit, but she

The Wizard of Oz runs June 6-8 at Arnprior District High School.

also has the depth and maturity to carry off her full range of emotions – from comic to heartwarming,” he says.

Itʼs finding the heart of the character that attracts Mallory to musical theatre.

“You can lose yourself and find yourself at the same time. You get to live the lives of so many different people,” says Mallory.

“I enjoy playing up Dorothyʼs playful and serious sides, and itʼs really fun to show her growth from selfish, immature kid to responsible young lady.”

Mallory, who also appeared as Pepper in the 2011 Two Rivers production of Annie, is thrilled to be on stage with the seasoned actors in the large ensemble cast of Wizard.

She has practical advice for anyone considering getting into musical theatre.

“Just go for it. Get into school plays, community plays, anything.

Itʼs really fun no matter what your role, because you meet people who share your interest and get to do what you love at the same time,” she says.

So whatʼs next for such a talented young actress?

“I would love to play Elphaba in Wicked. Sheʼs misunderstood and has such a tragic, yet romantic story.”

The Wizard of Oz runs from June 6-8 and will be performed at the Arnprior District High School. Mallory is sharing the role of Dorothy with Kanata actress Colleen Campbell, and will be performing opening night on Thursday, June 6 and in the matinée on Saturday, June 8.

Get assigned seats for The Wizard of Oz online at www.tworiversmusicals.ca. Or you can purchase general admission tickets at The Arnprior Book Shop, 152 John St., Arnprior.

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St. Joseph’s Jaguars senior boys goalkeeper Evan Naismith takes a scoring chance away from a pair of Fellowes Falcons forwards at the Jaguars soccer pitch last Thursday afternoon. The two teams battled to a scoreless deadlock. The Jaguars held the upper hand in the other two Upper Ottawa Valley High School Athletic Association contests that afternoon. Both the senior and junior girls won 1-0.

St. Josephʼs Jaguars teams got the 2013 Upper Ottawa Valley High School Athletic Association soccer season off to a sizzling start with two wins and a draw versus the visiting Fellowes Falcons at the Jaguars soccer pitch May 2.

Both the senior and junior girls teams registered 1-0 victories while the senior boys and Fellowes ran to a 0-0 deadlock.

Ashley Hume booted home the gameʼs lone goal in the second half to give the Senior Jaguars their margin of victory.

Jesse Vaive opened the year with her first shutout.

Hannah Robertson pulled the trigger to land the 1-0 win for the junior girls.

Brittany Cabral backstopped the victory.

The senior boys and Fellowes ran to a scoreless draw in the senior boys encounter.

Evan Naismith turned aside all scoring bids the Pembroke school had to offer.

There is UOVHSAA soccer action Monday, May 13 at Ma-Te-Way Park. The two Jaguar junior teams, as well as the Renfrew Collegiate Raiders junior girls and junior boys will see action.

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The Jaguars prevailed on a Hannah Robertson goal 1-0.

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The tempo of the Ottawa-Montreal hockey rivalry has risen with the teamsʼ first-ever playoff meeting in the modern era, and even more so after the Sensʼ 6-1 win Sunday night.

However, this is not the first time these two foes have met in post-season play.

Flip the hockey calendar back to 1927, The Senators and Canadiens met in the semifinal that year, and at the risk of missing somebody, the Senators lineup had a definite Ottawa

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Ottawa actually had the Bruins number back then. The series was slated to be a best-of-three affair. But four games were actually played.

Overtime failed to settle either games one and three – 0-0 and 1-1 ties. The Senators won games two and four, both by a 3-1 margin to win the Cup.

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The final game broke into a series of fights which included Ottawa police entering the fray. At the end of the game, Bostonʼs Billy Coutu was suspended for life for attacking the referees.

Somewhere during the commotion, the Cup was presented to the Senators. Finnigan had a goal in the final game, while the series was the sixth Stanley Cup final for Nighbor.

It concluded with his fourth Stanley Cup title.

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There were also a number of Ottawa-born players skating for the home team.

The Senators posted a 4-0 win over the Canadiens behind the goaltending of Ottawa native Alex Connell in game one, and then coasted to a 1-1 tie in the second game to clinch the two-game total-goal series 5-1.

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Lambert to swing clubs with Ontario Visually Impaired Golf peter.clark@metroland.com

Chuck Lambert has never been one to allow a lack of eyesight to stand in his way.

The Renfrew native helped organize a visually impaired hockey team back in the 1990s, on which he played.

Today, Lambert can be found four days a week at the Dragonfly Golf Links swinging the clubs.

He does so to compete in Ontario Visually Impaired Golf. The OVIG consists of 10 tournaments, most in southern Ontario. “But Iʼm only going to go to nine,” Lambert said.

The one he wonʼt be taking part in is in London which is a bit far for the one-day event.

However, one tournament Lambert is looking forward to is the Canada Match Play in Truro, N.S. “Thatʼs a four-day event on Canada Day weekend,” Lambert said. “I also joined Canada Blind Golf, which I had to do to get to go to that tournament.”

Lambert heard about OVIG a while back, but hadnʼt gotten around to pursuing the possibility of participating until recently.

“One of the guys that I played hockey with mentioned it to me years ago.

“I was going to do it last year, but I got sick. This year, I Googled it, and

found the right people,” he said.

Lambert is being sponsored by Dragonfly.

“I approached Drew and the Dragonfly about sponsorship,” Lambert said of CPGA club professional Drew Taylor, who was only too pleased to help.

“He can come out here whenever he wants to, hit some balls or practice, let him do his thing. If I can help him out at all I will,” Taylor said.

“Lots of chipping and putting,” Lambert said. “Iʼm usually here about four days a week, minimum. It gets my cardio going.”

He makes the 4-3-kilometre trip on his bicycle from Renfrew down Highway 132.

Lambert has yet to play in his first OVIG tournament, but will do so on May 11 in Hamilton.

Lambert is looking forward to the OVIG tour, and playing more golf this year. “I only played six rounds last year,” he said.

The OVIG has upwards of 100 members. One of those members, Canadian Donna Hawkins, is the womenʼs world champion.

Pieta LeRoux of England is the menʼs champion. The 2012 world championship was held at the Truro Golf Club. “He also won the Canadian Open,” Lambert added of LeRoux.

The Canadian Open is in B.C. this

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year, so Iʼm hoping to get there, but Iʼm not going to hold my breath,” Lambert said.

There is no qualification to compete in the Canadian Open. “As soon as you are a (OVIG) member, youʼre in,” he said.

Lambert hasnʼt been a lifetime golfer.

“I didnʼt start golfing until I started losing my eyesight,” he explained. “I started golfing in ʼ98.”

All competitors in OVIG events are responsible for a caddy. Lambert said he adjusts himself to see the ball while teeing off. After that, the caddy watches the ball and helps on the green.

The closest OVIG tournaments to the Ottawa Valley are in Mississauga and Hamilton. There is nothing in the Ottawa area.

“Iʼm the only member from anywhere in Eastern Ontario,” Lambert said, laughing as he proclaimed himself Eastern Ontario champ.

Lambert suggested, and will look into the possibility of holding a OVIG tournament at the Dragonfly in the fall of this year or 2014.

He was quick to thank Taylor and the Dragonfly for their support.

“We are really happy to be involved and help Chuck out in his endeavours. Like I said, weʼll do anything we can to help make him successful,” Taylor said.

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The Dragonfly Golf Links is sponsoring Renfrew’s Chuck Lambert in the 2013 Ontario Visually Impaired Golf circuit which includes 10 tournaments throughout the summer and into the fall. Standing with Lambert is CPGA Dragonfly club professional Drew Taylor.

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Cycle tourism is big business and growing, not only here in Ontario but across Canada and worldwide. Those with an interest in tourism or who have a business that would like to attract more cyclists should attend the upcoming Welcome Cyclists workshop.

It is taking place next Wednesday, May 15 at the Travelodge, 900 Pembroke St. E. in Pembroke. The workshop runs from ` to 3:30 p.m.

It is free to attend the informative two-hour workshop. Additional networking time will offer tourism businesses and organizations in Renfrew County and the Ottawa Valley the knowledge to join the Welcome Cyclists Network as certified bicyclefriendly establishments.

Participating businesses will join an expanding provincial network and connect with the increasing number of cycle tourists and local cyclists across Ontario.

Owners, managers and/or staff of accommodations, campgrounds, cafes, restaurants, tourist attractions, bike shops and other cycling-related businesses are encouraged to attend to learn more about who cycle tourists are, what services and amenities will attract them, and how local enterprises can better cater to this growing market.

More visitors than ever are choosing to explore Ontario by bike.

The Welcome Cyclists Network is already active in 22 regions across the province, including Lanark County and The Great Waterway, southeastern Ontario.

It is now expanding into Renfrew County and the Ottawa Valley.

According to Alastair Baird, Manager of the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association and County of Renfrew, “cycling is growing around the world.

“Mountain biking on trails, short trips around towns, cities and scenic areas, and multi-day tours by road cyclists are gaining popularity,” Baird said.

“The Welcome Cyclists Network and website will help us attract more cycle tourists to the Ottawa Valley and to our businesses and attractions,” he added.

“The information available on the Welcome Cyclists Network and website will also be of great value and interest to County residents.”

This workshop is brought to you by the County of Renfrew and the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association.

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An outpouring of support for Renfrew Hospiceʼs annual Hike for Hospice resulted in a record-breaking fundraiser of $63,301.

That easily eclipsed last yearʼs record of more than $52,000, for one of the hospiceʼs three major annual fundraisers.

“The team donations really helped,” said Hike for Hospice chairman Connie Legg, knowing the hospiceʼs motto this season was the same as last year, It Takes A Team.

“The word is getting out and people are coming back year after year, but I never thought weʼd make that kind of money.”

That kind of money needs to be met, since only about half of the hospiceʼs annual operating budget is covered by the provincial government.

The fundraising success was matched by the fervour for Hospice Renfrewʼs cause, which is providing compassionate for its residents, whose families arenʼt asked for a penny for their love oneʼs end-of-life healthcare.

Several individuals or teams, gathered for the threekilometre hike or run, couldnʼt say enough about what the hospice has done since it opened in 2008.

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Jade Ferguson (centre) of Renfrew proudly wears the ‘I do it for Papa’ A fine example came from the members of Team Glen- t-shirt in memory of her grandfather, Gerald Gordon of Eganville, who ice, in memory of Glenice Brunette of Renfrew who died spent his last days at Renfrew Hospice. at the hospice last November. Their team of 15 family members raised $1,080 for hospice.

“She wanted to die at home, and this was the best we could do, so all of us could be there (at hospice) with her,” said one of her daughters, Valerie Verdon.

Her mom was a big fan of Elvis Presley. Also, for several years she looked after her husband, who had lost his legs to diabetes, before losing her own battle with lung cancer.

Sisters Valerie and Gwen said the care their mother received at Hospice Renfrew was incredibly compassionate and thorough.

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Another emotional team at Hike for Hospice was Team Clarke, in memory of Clarke Eady, a former Horton fire chief who died at Hospice Renfrew in March 2008.

Family members all wore Team Clarke t-shirts bearing a photo of the man whom many knew as Chiefy. Team members supporting hospice in his memory included son Brian Eady and wife Mary-Lou, and oldest grandchild Judy Leclaire.

Judy called the care her grandfather received at hospice absolutely amazing, while Mary-Lou recalled, “It was like home.”

Not just Renfrew-area supporters attended the hike, either.

Meet the members of Team Glenice, in memory of Glenice Brunette who died November 2012 at Hospice Renfrew. From left, at Sunday’s Hike for Hospice, are her family members Jessica Brunette, Gabe Rousselle, Denis and Valerie Verdon, Riley Thero, Gwen and Ed Gilmore, Josh, Mya and Rhonda Thero, Judy Gilmore, Heather Rousselle, Jason Thero, Kyle Gilmore and Caleb Rousselle.

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Others included the team remembering Eganvilleʼs Gerald Gordon whose Arnprior, Renfrew and Eganville grandchildren wore t-shirts bearing the words I do it for Papa.

Other out-of-towners who attended the 2013 Hike for Hospice included Ginny Hoszko of Foresters Falls who pushed sons Mirek, 4, and Luka, 2, in the stroller in memory of Ginnyʼs mom who died at Hospice Renfrew last year, and Don Burchat of Wilno.

Don says his wife Audrey received unbelievable care while at Hospice Renfrew twice for pain management and again for her end-of-life care in 2011. Don is also a cabinet maker who built a fundraising mural inside Hospice Renfrew and sits on the board of directors.

Itʼs estimated more than 300 people took part in Sundayʼs Hike for Hospice, including lead hiker Hughie Nolan.

“The numbers are reflective of the number of families coming through our doors,” said chair Legg.

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Two out of three for Mid-Town Rob Warren Ladies Spring Basketball League

With eight points each, Sarah Dougherty, Ruby Lynn Osipenko and Sarah McLaren led nine scorers to propel Mid-Town Flooring to a 43-18 victory over Signature Styles in Ladies Spring Basketball League action. Seven players scored for the Styles.

Close but no cigar. Dunbar Fuels lost both games by a point.

Dunbar led Mid-Town by 14-9 just before the half, but saw that lead disappear midway through the second half. Mid-Town scored two baskets to take a 25-21 lead only to see an Allison Clarke trey close the gap to 25-24. A scoreless final 90 seconds left Mid-Town with the victory.

Sarah Dougherty led Mid-Town with 14 points, while Dunbar scoring was distributed among eight snipers.

Dunbar led the Renfrew Golf Club Bananas 17-12 at the break.

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still held a slim 26-24 margin. Five ill-advised long-range attempts by Dunbar gave the Bananas the break they needed, which they took advantage of for a 28-27 win. Kristin McMahon of Dunbar Fuels was the leading scorer with 12 points.

Rebecca McLaren led Frances/ Lemke Co-operators with 14 points, en-route to a 38-20 victory over Signature Styles. Tasha Latendresse netted 10 for the Styles.

The Styles were also on the short end as the Reunions continued their unbeaten streak 41-23.

The Reunions were ripe for the picking but Mid-Town Flooring couldnʼt pull it off.

The game was close throughout, including a 20-18 Reunion lead in the final few minutes. Mid-Town couldnʼt find the net again and lost 28-18. Mid-Town was one of eight from the foul line in the second half and six of 22 overall. Mae Donohue hit three treys on her way to 13 points.

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Hike for Hospice Sam Caughey leads this portion of walkers during Sunday’s Hike for Hospice along Renfrew’s Millennium Trail.

Admaston-Bromley council received an email from Dawn Afelskie of the Admaston Wards 1 and 2 recreation committee.

The committee is requesting the go-ahead to host the first annual St. Pattyʼs in July fundraiser Saturday,

July 27 in Douglas.

Funds raised from the event will go into facility improvements, and leisure and sports programs for the community, Afelskie noted.

Organizers will also be filing for a liquor licence. Council gave Afelskie its approval to move forward with the project.

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The 2013 Ottawa Valley Tourist Association Conference to the theme Small Fish, Big Sea: Making the Most of Your Tourism Marketing, was held April 23 at Calabogie Peaks Resort.

Conference emcee and OVTA president Chris Hinsperger said business owners should make their customers feel welcome, but also enjoy the experience.

“If we canʼt have fun in planning and organizing tourism, then weʼre not going to be able to do the absolute best job we can when we meet our clients and our customers. They want to meet fun people,” Hinsperger said.

The feedback I get, and I know the rest of you get, when you work front line tourism in the Ottawa Valley, they love our products, and part of that product is the people they get to meet, and those people are us.”

Renfrew County Warden and Greater Madawaska Mayor Peter Emon could not attend the conference, but addressed the gathering by Skype.

“Tourism is an increasingly important business in Renfrew County and the Ottawa Valley,” the warden said. “According to the latest figures from Ontario Tourism, over a million people visited our area in 2010, and they left behind over $110 million for our local economy. Thatʼs through your efforts at helping our attractions, and our events and treating our guests properly, and I thank you for that.”

Business people at the conference also heard from keynote speaker Chris Hughes of BC Hughes Tourism Consulting. He offered 10 steps to making your business famous.

Melissa Marquardt of the OVTA spoke on OVTAʼs marketing plan and member opportunities and benefits.

Trish Manning of Manning Consulting and Rob Stimpson of Rob Stimpson Photography spoke on the importance of good photography and copy to tourism marketing.

Also taking to the podium were Calabogie Peaks president Paul Murphy, Councillor Bruno Kierczak on behalf of Greater Madawaska Township, Calabogie and Area Business Association (CABA) president Byron Hermann and Dave Brown of Ontario Outdoors Magazine. The OVTA annual general meeting was also held.

The 2013 OVTA Conference was hosted by Greater Madawaska Township, CABA and the Calabogie Peaks Resort.

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The Renfrew franchise, which covers all of Renfrew County, operates out of the Air Force Association of Canada Wing, where he has a classroom for 20 students.

Students taking the course will spend 20 hours in the classroom learning the wheres and whys of safe-driving practices. Theyʼll also spend 10 hours behind the steering wheel, and another 10 hours e-learning, which they can do at their own pace, to absorb information about traffic signs and other rules of the road.

Many of Shannonʼs courses are for beginner drivers, but Young Drivers of Canada also offers driver-improvement courses for those with excessive demerit points and defensive driving courses for those who have had too many collisions.

As a parent of a teenager whoʼs learning to drive, Shannon said he checked out several driving schools to see

what might best suit her needs.

What he learned about Young Drivers of Canada impressed him. “I just didnʼt want her to get her licence, I wanted her to be a lifetime, collision-free driver,” said Shannon.

“The exclusive habits taught

by Young Drivers of Canada go a long way in achieving this goal. They are the only ISO9001 registered driving program in Canada, and that means we deliver what we promise. Head office constantly monitors the quality of the program through four levels of quality control.”

Shannon says the reasons for enrolling in a drivereducation course are varied, from mom made me to I want cheaper insurance.

“There will be various reasons, but at the end of the day, we want you to drive back home and be safe, and not injure anyone else.”

To which he added: “I have students in their 30s and others a lot older. I like to refer to it as beginning driver education because itʼs really for the inexperienced driver. I could probably take you out and teach you how to pass a driverʼs exam in a couple of hours, but to teach them habits that will keep them collision-free is an-

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Make customersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; experience memorable, says speaker Peter Clark peter.clark@metroland.com

When it comes to tourism, offer a unique experience, make people laugh and smile, and make it memorable.

That was the advice from Chris Hughes of BC Hughes Tourism Consulting April 23. Hughes was speaking at the Ottawa Valley Tourist AssociationĘźs annual conference at Calabogie Peaks Resort.

Hughes and wife Bev founded their consulting company in 2006.

The focus has always been on building better tourism destinations and experiences. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because we are all tourists,â&#x20AC;? Hughes said.

Hughes has pioneered the motorcycle tourism industry in Ontario into a must-ride destination. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are taking what routes were already developed by some of you in the Ottawa Valley, and packaging them together to ďŹ t it into all the rest of the riding experiences in Ontario to hopefully attract and position this area as a really fantastic riding destination. â&#x20AC;&#x153;TodayĘźs bikers spend money on their ride and on the journey. Cater to them and you both come out smiling,â&#x20AC;? Hughes said.

HughesĘźs presentation was entitled Fame, which included 10 steps to make your business famous. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If people are lining up at your door, youĘźve become famous,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;˘ Step 1: Find your one thing. Create one signature dish, have the most comfortable beds, or the funniest

most friendly staff, â&#x20AC;&#x153;something that creates credibility. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fame puts you in the spotlight. It generates a lot of free publicity, and at the end of the day we are in this business to make money, and with fame comes money,â&#x20AC;? Hughes said.

Hughes had a number of examples. Perhaps you have a family-run restaurant, but you are known for making the best donuts. People will come because of your donuts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;DonĘźt just look at this through the food lens, look at it as whatever business you are in, what is that signature experience that you can offer.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Step 2: Exceed expectations. Keynote speaker Chris Hughes at French fries are cheap, so pile them the 2013 Ottawa Valley Tourist Association Conference. on. People will come back.

Hughes said Calabogie Peaks Resort could boast the most comfortable bed in the Valley. The bed exceeded pen.â&#x20AC;? his expectations. â&#x20AC;˘ Step 4: Empower your staff, Hughes spoke of a motorcycle ex- Staff can become the attraction, so cursion where, at a hotel, as soon as encourage and reward leaders to play they walked in the front door, towels the part. were given to them to clean off their â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you can trust and ďŹ nd those bikes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Totally exceeded our expec- gems that are on your staff team and tations.â&#x20AC;? can be leaders, that can make people â&#x20AC;˘ Step 3: Add creative value. A smile, and can go out and maybe do quick spin on your tractor can leave things a little different, it pays off a lasting impression on a city slicker. huge,â&#x20AC;? Hughes said.

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doing all these things, but they want to engage you as the customer. They are giving extra value here.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Step 6: Stake your claim: You must be able to back it up. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you are good, you have the best, you have the tastiest, if you can somehow validate it, make sure you tell people about it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;WorldĘźs best donuts. Stake your claim. It could be debatable. People are attracted to this,â&#x20AC;? Hughes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Have fun with it and make some of those claims.â&#x20AC;?

In Florida, one restaurant sign said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Best lunch and dinner on the Island, not Best lunch and dinner in America, but Best lunch and dinner on the Island. People remember that.

What they donĘźt say, it was the only restaurant on the Island,â&#x20AC;? Hughes said. â&#x20AC;˘ Step 7: Brag about it: Check your Canadian humbleness at the door and scream from the roof tops how good you are. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have to become a little bit American,â&#x20AC;? Hughes suggested. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Americans are really good at going over the top. We see the big signs on the Interstate, and everything is bigger in America and bigger in Texas.

We can do just a little bit of that with our messaging and not be afraid.â&#x20AC;?

Use the media, Hughes added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Get the message out.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Step 8: Be part of a cluster. Birds of a feather ďŹ&#x201A;ock together. Partner with like-minded businesses to create a common theme. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Link up signature businesses,â&#x20AC;?

Hughes said.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;One that you guys have here is the Rural Ramble. Great product, it gets people associated with other link-minded businesses that can, hopefully, make you famous.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Step 9: Sign it: No more boring signs for your business. People remember and only read clever and funny highway signs. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bonnechere Caves is probably one of the best businesses in the Valley that has understood signing your businesses off the highway,â&#x20AC;? Hughes said.

From a motorcycle prospective, in the States they have banners everywhere. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Welcome Bikers. So I know to stop in there. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Have fun with your signage,â&#x20AC;? he added. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Do something different.

People will also take pictures with good signs.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ Step 10: Create a famous bathroom.

Want to really impress people?

Amaze them in the bathroom before they have even tasted your food. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anybody that knows me knows that I am very critical about public bathrooms. Create a famous bathroom. Bathrooms can be an attraction,â&#x20AC;? Hughes said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where do they put the bathrooms?

Right at the very back,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The worst possible sign you can have on your business is one that says washrooms are for customers only.â&#x20AC;?

Hughes said 83 per cent of people who use your bathrooms will buy something out of guilt. Many people that stop are also accompanied by their children.

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POLICE

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Police investigate rash of thefts in Renfrew and Arnprior areas

BREACH OF RECOGNIZANCE

While on patrol in Renfrew on April 27 Constable Sarah Turcotte was flagged down by a pedestrian. The conversation led the officer to learn

tles. An Ottawa man, 19, of Ottawa was given a ticket for the offence of having liquor in an open container in other than licenced premises, residence or private place.

On April 28 around 1:40 a.m. police responded to a report of an intoxicated female on Raglan Street South in Renfrew. Officers attended and arrested the intoxicated female. A 51-year-old Renfrew woman was held in custody overnight and released in the morning after being issued a ticket for being intoxicated in a public place.

the male had not signed in to police as per a condition of his recognizance and had been consuming alcohol which was a violation of his undertaking conditions. Police arrested the 40-year-old Renfrew male for breach of a recognizance and breach of an undertaking. He was held in custody for an April 29 bail hearing.

INVESTIGATION

An investigation into a reported sexual assault has concluded and no charges were laid. The allegations into a historical sexual assault in the Township of Admaston-Bromley were proven and admitted to be false. Although no charges were laid in this case police caution that anyone who reports false information to the police can be charged with the criminal offence of public mischief. The complainant in this matter was warned. Const.

Kyle Mask investigated.

On April 26 police responded to a report of people drinking beer at Red Pine Bay beach and boat launch on Usborne Street in the Township of McNab-Braeside. Police located one male with open alcohol and seized one open bottle of beer, and 34 full bot-

MISCHIEF

Three tires on a car were slashed overnight April 22.

The vehicle was parked in a parking lot off Raglan Street South in Renfrew. There are no suspects.

The rear window in a car was smashed during the day on April 24 while it was parked in the lot at Pura Vida Nutrition on Stewart Street in Renfrew.

There are no suspects and no evidence to suggest what was used to break the window.

A blue 2013 Mustang was scratched by a youth on a skateboard. The car was parked at a residence on Ve-

rona Drive in Arnprior and the incident was captured on video. It took place on April 26. Const. Denys Baranovskiy is investigating.

ASSAULT

On April 25 a male reported he was assaulted by two males who were both known to him.

This occurred while the victim was at Ma-Te-Way Park in R0012086467_0509

The Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police is investigating after a male and female were observed stealing items at No Frills in Arnprior.

The theft was captured on video surveillance and occurred on April 21. Const. Jodi Burns is investigating.

Officers are investigating after an outboard motor was stolen from a residence in Renfrew. The motor was stored in a carport on Lisgar Avenue over the winter and was last seen in November. The motor is described as a 2006 Honda 20 horsepower. Const. David Ladd is investigating.

On April 25 officers investigated the theft of a purse from a residence in Arnprior. The suspect had been staying with the victim and following the investigation officers arrested and charged a 19-year-old Ottawa woman with possession of stolen property, possession of cocaine, and possession of pethidine. Const. Colleen McGrath investigated.

Renfrew over the lunch hour.

Cons. Sarah Turcotte investigated and as a result, charged a 17-year-old male of Renfrew with assault.

Under provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act he cannot be identified. He was held in custody for a bail hearing April 26.

A charge of assault is also pending against a 19-year-old adult.

DOMESTIC DISPUTES

Renfrew OPP officers responded to seven domestic disputes during the week of April 22 to 28.

One male was charged with assault, and one male was charged with domestic mischief, resisting arrest, impaired care or control of a motor vehicle and possession of marijuana.

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NATURE

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A rare one, the northern mockingbird arrives in area kinglets appear. Dodie says that she A northern mockingbird arrive at has not seen them before but that it the home of Terry and Chuck Pierce JIM didn’t mean that they hadn’t been on April 4.

Although this species has visited FERGUSON in the area.

They also have the loons back and nested in this area a few times it is very rare this far north. As with Scene from the and fox, chipping and whitethroated Sparrows. many other southern species that live Hawk’s Eye Thank you for the note, Dodie. at the northern fringe of their range Kinglets are very active and difthey have been expanding their terficult to find but are interesting ritory into our area. to watch because they flick their Loss of habitat is the most popular KINGLETS AND SPARROWS wings continually and hop about, reason for the move.

Dodie and Myles Bailey have right side up and up side down, as The northern mockingbird is the third member of the family of mim- been at Lyndoch Lake for the last they feed. few days. ics (Mimidae).

They had a pair of ruby-crowned BLACK AND WHITE WARBLER The gray catbird and the brown thrasher are the other two. They are very aggressive in defence of their territory and will attack any intruder.

Their large repertoire of songs and whistles has earned them the title of “mimics”.

The Pierces will be keeping a Valley Wide Donna Nych Teri Leech Chantelle Cartman close watch to see if the bird finds a Broker Sales Rep Broker Real Estate Brokerage mate and they nest.

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Marlene Hanneman saw a black and white warbler this week. It is not early for them to be here but with the unusual weather all we can do is enjoy their arrival and hope we do not get four or five days of cold temperatures. Please keep an eye out for wood warblers.

TAKING A STAND

bird flies, interrupting the nestbuilding process.

The bird becomes frustrated and anxious and may eventually abandon the project.

If such a situation occurs at your home it is best to remove the nest.

The bird will find a more secure and safer place to build and with better success.

A robin at Ray Vanderwal’s home is causing some concern. The bird insists in building on the top of the kitchen window.

Each time anyone goes near, the

Enjoy your birding. Ila and Jim Ferguson, 5313 River Road, RR 5, Renfrew, Ont., K7V 3Z8. Phone 613-432-2738 or email jamesh@ nrtco.net.

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Mike Labelle Sales Rep 613-623-7303

Jenn Spratt Broker of Record 613-623-7303

Mike & Donna Defalco Sales Rep/Broker 613-623-2602

Lloyd Levesque Sales Rep 613-433-6224

Tyson Andress Sales Rep 613-570-4550

FIRST CARDINALS In January, Kelly and Dean Zieman received some beautiful new neighbours. A pair of cardinals moved to their yard a male and a female who now frequent their yard regularly. They are quick to spook, but return to feed on their own time.

Thank you for your note, Kelly and Dean. It seems that other birds, regardless of how rare or colourful, do not attract our attention like cardinals do.

93 Plaunt St, Renfrew 613-433-3626

189 Daniel St, Arnprior 613-623-7303

127 Greatview Trail Westmeath.

Ottawa River Waterfront. 2 bedroom 1 bath Cottage, fully furnished with septic. $175,555 Call Chantelle

139 Hall Ave. Renfrew 4bdr 2 bath original hardwood floors, & tin ceilings, excellent for large family, office, granny suite or investor. Must be seen to appreciate. Vendor open to offers. $189,900 Call Teri

38 Alice St, Eganville 613-628-6388

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A POPULAR FEEDER Hi, Jim and Ila. I just wanted to let you know that our backyard seems to very popular this year for new birds. We have had 100-plus of common redpolls and three northern flickers. All the usual residents are back as well, purple and gold finches. The reason for this e-mail is we also have a pair of kingfishers in our backyard for the first time. It is very exciting.

Tom and Shelly Sidney Thank you for your email. It has indeed been a busy winter. The large number of redpolls has made things interesting.

35 Main St, Cobden 613-646-9853

3283 River Rd. Castleford multi unit. Live in one and let the revenue from the others pay your mortgage.

Environmetal phase 1 & 2 $194,500 Call Donna Nych

178 Ivy St, Renfrew. 3bdr 2 bath custom stone home in excellent neighbourhood with oversized attached garage $539,900 Call Jenn Spratt

1890 Queens Line. Between Cobden and Haleys,2 bdr with 2 bath and 1 acre of property. $159,900 Call Teri

85 Bald Rock Trail. Lake Clear waterfront. 3 bedroom 1 bath chalet. $265,000. Call Teri Leech

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY May 11th 1-3pm 12 Hydro Bay Rd. Cobden.

4 Bedroom 2 bathroom home on the edge of Cobden. Near Muskrat Lake. fully finished lower level. Attached garage with large country lot in good neighbourhood. $248,00 Call Chantelle

Fully renovated county 3 Bedroom 3 bath log and post and beam home With custom kitchen, waterfront on Olmstead Jeffery Lake. detached gazebo with view of the lake.Detached double garage. $449,900. Call Chantelle

269 Argyle St, Renfrew. Commercial building in the heart of Renfrew, full main floor and lower level. great spot for an office. gas heat and excellent location.$119,000.

Cheaper than rent. Call Chantelle

2045 Foresters Falls Rd. Foresters Falls.

Excellent country 2 storey brick home in nice village. Excellent starter home that has completely renovated. Wrap around covered deck and detached garage. $169,000 Call Chantelle

931 Usborne St, Braeside. 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home in the country. Nice large lot with detached 1 bay garage. $362,900 Call Teri

361 Olmstead Jeffrey Lake Rd.

A LONG WINTER It’s been a long winter but interesting insofar as for the first time in my 23 years in Calabogie, we had cardinals stay over the winter, as many as five were spotted at the feeder at a time. They are still here and I hope this is the start of permanent residency. The loons arrived at the first of April. We’ve had relatively small numbers of migrating ducks: common mergansers, mallards, ring-necked, golden eyed, buffleheads, and the beautiful hooded merganser. I’ve had eastern phoebes in my yard for the past two weeks. Tree swallows have not been here for four years and they used to be here every summer.

Jane Hunter, Calabogie village.

Thank you for your e-mail Jane.

Although not many in number. The water birds are always welcome after a long winter, especially the loons.

243 Omstead Jeffrey Lake Rd. Waterfront on Olmstead Jeffery Lake. 4 bdrm 2 bath brick bungalow with full finished lower level. 442 ft. frontage and detached garage $374,000 Call Chantelle Cartman

2 Muskrat St, Cobden. waterfront log cottage all original overlooking Muskrat Lake right across from boat launch and beach. $100,000 Call Chantelle Cartman

WATERFRONT PROPERTIES

LOTS

-Lot 20,22,23 Coonhollow Trail Muskrat Lake 5-6 acres $48,000-$63,000 -2 lots on Fourth Chute rd. Bonnechere River 1.35 acres ea $29,000 ea -Lot 9,11 Levesque Lane Muskrat Lake 4-5 acres each $75,000-$150,000 -Lot 13 Coonhollow Trail Muskrat Lake 2.45 acres $84,000 -241 Finnerty Rd. Muskrat Lake 1.24 acres $105,000 -0 Bonnechere st, Cobden Muskrat Lake 0,56 acres $110,000 -189 Hydro Bay Rd. Muskrat Lake 5 acres $159,000 -281 Cedar Haven Park rd. Muskrat Lake 2.94 acres $185,000 -0 Cedar Haven Park Rd.6.56 acres $225,000 -0 Jebwood Trail Muskrat Lake 96 acres $299,000

-0 Scotchbush Rd 12 acres $39,900 -169 Cedar Haven Park Rd. 3.80 acres $38,900 -lot 1,2 Westmeath Rd. 1.11 acres each $31,900 ea -00 Spence Rd. near Cobden 1 acres $12,500 -0 Westmeath Rd. 3.33 acres $84,900 -0 Coonhollow Trail 70 acres $99,000

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OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, MAY 11TH 2-4 P.M. 1436 HIGHWAY 132 Proceed on Lisgar Street and follow Highway 132 for 2 kms and this home is on the right - Hope we meet you there! Helen 613.432.0058 and Ross 613.433.1133

LAKE CLEAR

46 HARAMIS DRIVE 1,800 Sq ft home. Complete ICF Construction. Super Efficient Radiant Floor Heating, High End Finishes.

Sought after location. Not exactly as photo. Please call David for further details. 613-401-2824...$299,900

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21 AIRTH BLVD

122 LISA LANE Located at Thompson Park, Mobile consists of KIT, LR, 1-4pc bath, 2 BDR plus large family room. F.A. Oil plus air tight stove. Asking $ 64,900. MLS # 867043 Call Ross 613.433.1133 for details

GILLAN RD. Asking $299,900 for this spacious 4 BR bungalow with easy access to Hwy. Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information

JUSTD LISTE

Asking $199,900 for this 3 bedroom located in a wonderful section of town. Private rear yard, Detached garage, Central A/C, Natural Gas Fireplace, Great layout in this very well kept home.

MLS# 868694..Call David to view- 613-401-2824

JUSTD LISTE

343 QUEEN ST., EGANVILLE 395 RAGLAN ST SOUTH 21A TEEDLE LANE Modern 3 season cottage; Fantastic View, Eat In Kit, LR 2 – 4 PC Bath, 3 BDR, Septic System, Storage Shed, Electric & Wood, Asking $379,000 MLS 856447 Call Ross 613.433.1133 for details

Quality duplex. Excellent state of repair. Could be converted back to a single family home. Hardwood floors, newer FA furnace, newer wiring, newer windows. MLS # 868339 Call Ross 613.433.1133 for details

WATERFRONT 34 GRANTHAM RD.

Asking $279,900 for this 4 BR. 2.5 bath 3 year old home on country lot, central air. MLS # 867766. Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information

3 Season Cottage located at end of Priest Camp Rd. KIT, LR, 3 BDR, 1 4pc Bath. Septic System & Dug Well, 250 feet of water frontage. Asking $229,000 MLS# 867618 Call Ross 613.433.1133 for details

2889 PUCKER ST. Asking $169,900 for this private setting, 3 br,2 bath home 15 min from town. MLS# 868541 Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information

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2250 EADY RD

666 PRIEST CAMP RD

Ottawa River Waterfront. Text: Asking $425,000 for this 5 BR, 2 bath bungalow with 210’ of waterfront. Private setting. MLS# 866784 . Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information

This custom two level bungalow is one of Eganville’s best! Outstanding in design, space and workmanship - two levels completely finished, 3 baths - att. Dble garage - fireplaces - huge bedrooms - hardwood Call Helen at 432-0058 or David at 401-2824 to view

NEW NG LISTI

117 OTTERIDGE AVE (HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION) This custom 3 bedroom bungalow is under construction right now - move quickly to see the plans and you can make any changes at this stage - walk-out basement - STUCCO AND VERTICAL SIDING - 2 baths. Call Helen for details at 432-0058

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

58 ROSEBRUGH RD. HURD’S LAKE WATERFRONT R/R/1 RENFREW 125 feet of waterfront on this outstanding lake - close to town - paved road right to your entrance - split level living - 3 bedrooms - family room - screened in porch overlooking the lake plus extra large deck - hot tub area - Don’t miss out for summer fun - Call Helen to view at 432-005

NEWE PRIC

OPEN HOUSE 332 BALDWIN ST. Now asking $139,900 for this 3 BR corner lot home, rear yard. MLS# 862416 Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information

SUNDAY, MAY 19TH 2-4 P.M. 5065A MATAWATCHAN RD. GRIFFITH MADAWASKA RIVERFRONT Cross the bridge at Griffith and turn left and proceed to #5065A - Come and tour at your leisure this brand new 2 storey waterfront home!!!

784 RAGLAN ST.S A gorgeous custom built bungalow with lots of square footage and well appointed living areas - lower level completely finished with bedroom, family room, bath and office area - first level is hardwood and ceramic - Covered verandah off the eat-in kitchen, 2 baths on the main floor - it is a real beauty!

Call Helen at 432-0058 to view

398 CHARLES ST. 170 DUFFERIN AVE. Asking $162,500 for this spacious 3 BR home with large fenced rear yard. New gas furnace. MLS# 864252.

Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information

What a treat you would afford yourself to look at this totally redone split level - it is a dream! 3 bedrooms - custom kitchen and eating area - sunken living room - den/office - 2 baths - private rear yard Call Helen to view at 432-0058

AGE ACRE

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650 FIFTH ST 1 ½ Storey Home, Many upgrades, Large Kit leading to back deck, separate DR, LR, plus 1- 2 pc bath all on main floor. 2nd floor consists of 2 BDR, 1 – 4 pc bath. Full basement F.A. Gas furnace, 100 amp service, 1 car detached garage. Many extras like newer windows. Asking $144,500 MLS 848853 Call Ross 613.433.1133 for details.

189 DOMBROSKIE RD Great Price! Great Home! Clean, Tidy and Neat.

Large eat in Kitchen, LR, 2 BDR, 1- 4 pc bath plus family room. Full basement with rec room , 1 BR, Furnace Room, New F.A. Oil/Wood Furnace, Asking $164,900 MLS# 827579 Call Ross Peever 613.433.1133.

5729 HWY 132, DACRE 180 TASSE AVE. Asking $169,900 for this trendy and updated home on a corner lot, New gas furnace 2013.

MLS# 862481 Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information

A fabulous setting and a lovely family home - picturesque describes this setting - flowing creek - 5 bedrooms - family room, living and dining - 2 baths - inground pool - beautifully landscaped - workshop and garage - You should call us to view anytime Helen at 432-0058 or |David at 401-2824

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205 LOCHIEL ST. S Deluxe accommodation at a very affordable price - charm at this address - spacious interior - 4 bedrooms - close to downtown - 4 bedrooms - 1 ½ baths - well insulated lower level - newer windows - det garage - Come and visit this home with me to see the flair! Helen at 432-0058

3 ELGIN AVE 2 St Brick Home, Open Concept Kit, DR, LR. 2nd Floor 3BDR, 1-4Pc Bath, Full Basement with 1-4 pc bath, Rec Room. F.A. Gas, Central Air, Lot 100’ by 125’. Asking $199,900 MLS#840203 Call Ross 613.433.1133 for details.

517 CASTLEFORD RD., R.R.,5 RENFREW Lots of acreage and lots of home!! 4 bedroom 2 storey country home with hardwood flooring - 2 baths - laundry on the main level - family room in lower level - circular staircase - excellent location Call David at 401-2824 or Helen at 432-0058 to view

96 SCOBIE RD Asking $229,900 for this tastefully decorated 4 BR home just off Hwy 17, large deck, pool.

MLS# 860458 Call Peter 613.432.0319 for more information

15 QUEEN ST NORTH Brick& Vinyl Bungalow, Open Concept Kit, DR, LR 3 BDR, 1- 4 Pc Bath. New Roof (2008) New Win4535 RIVER RD. Asking $319,900 for this exceptional river view dows (2002) Totally Maintenance Free. Asking home, 3 BR, 2 baths and 2 Acres. MLS#858366 Call $189.900 MLS# 852035 Call Ross 613.433.1133 Peter 613.432.0319 for more information to view.

AGRICULTURE

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our soil is a great resource, and we need to change our vision of how we manage it.â&#x20AC;?

This is one conclusion from a roundtable held by Gord Miller, the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, which brought together experts and stakeholders to discuss the opportunities and challenges of increasing soil carbon and building healthy soils.

The report from the event, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Investing in Soils for a Sustainable Future,â&#x20AC;? released today, outlines the great potential in increasing the carbon content of our soils. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Farmers are vulnerable to climate change,â&#x20AC;? said the Commissioner, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but they are not helpless. As one roundtable participant put it: agriculture is 10 percent of the problem, but 20 percent of the solution. These numbers may be rough approximations, but they convey an important truth: there is much that farmers can do to both mitigate climate change and to adapt to it.â&#x20AC;?

Through the careful management of soil alone â&#x20AC;&#x201C;by raising the organicmatter level in soils â&#x20AC;&#x201C; farmers can help mitigate future climate change and adapt to change happening already, while at the same time cleaning water, guarding biodiversity, and ensuring productive farmland for future generations.

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Asking $179,900 for this acreage off 4th Chute RD, mixed bush and open ďŹ elds.

MLS# 847542

18 Ruttan RD Asking $45,000 for this acreage just off River RD, entrance already in. MLS# 853786

154 Haramis Dr. Asking $47,500 for this prime location with great views to build your home upon.

MLS#826483

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SALE G IN PEND 169 ELK |ST. (HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION) An almost new 3 bedroom custom bungalow 2 baths - large living area - central air - paved drive - deck at the rear - hardwood and ceramic - Call Helen at 432-0058 to see it!

D L O S

Asking $45,000 for this lot a bottom of Thompson Hill, Natural Gas Available.

MLS# 824511.

Garden of Eden Rd Building lots

Ottawa River Waterfront Lots

Call Peter 613.432.0319

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1 year old 1500 sq ft bungalow , 4 BDR with 2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 pc baths on main ďŹ&#x201A;oor. Open Concept Kit, DR, LR, plus Laundry Room. Deck off DR. Full Basement all dry walled, F.A. Propane Heat, 200 amp service. You must see the home to fully realize what an excellent buy this is. Call Ross Peever 613.433.1133 for details

SOLD 73 RENFREW AVE. E.

153 AIRTH BLVD. Asking $225,000 for this solid brick 3 BR, fully ďŹ nished basement, extensive landscaping.

MLS# 865153. Call Peter 613.432.0319

For information regarding any of the following please Call Helen 613.432.0058 One Located At GrifďŹ th On The Madawaska River â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Little Timber Trail Lot. Measures 200 Ft X 284.06 X 286.29 Ft. X 394.59 Ft â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Great Holiday Fun For You And Your Family

PINNACLE ROAD EXCELLENT LOCATION

102 HARAMIS DR. Building lot in a prime residential area, measuring 57.35 ft x 112.66 ft deep â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ready for construction to commence.

4 Building Lots - Each Two Acres On Pinnacle Rd - Easy Access To Town - Paved Road Right To Your Door. All Severed And Surveyed And Ready For Your Home To Be Built

Building Lot Humphreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rd (just off the Castleford Rd.) An older home but affordable living - 3 bedrooms - family room - laundry on main ďŹ&#x201A;oor - huge rear yard - full basement - det. Storage/ garage - gas heat. Close to downtown. Call Helen at 432-0058

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NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

190 DOMBROSKIE RD

Private, brick bungalow on just under 3 Acres. new roof, doors, windows, flooring, updated kitchen & bath. barn with new siding. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room with wood stove. Carport, detached double 29’ x 42’ garage plus 15’ x 32’ barn. Excellent location for commuters.

MLS#868256

221 PINNACLE RD • LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION • Spacious newer home 3 + 1 Bedrooms, 2 baths, propane fireplace, hardwood, dbl garage • Basement designed as a comfortable entertainment centre.

MLS#852870

$299,000

59 NADOBNY • Large lot in a private location on the outskirts of town • 1 ½ Storey, 1 bedroom home • Detached oversized garage/workshop

MLS#867154

$92,000

190 TASSE AVE You’ll fall in love with this trendy 2 bedroom home on a spacious corner lot. Close to school & hospital. F.A. Gas heat & hot water, laundry on 2nd floor. Easy access to Hwy #17 MLS#868011

177 FLAT ROAD • 100 acres of hardwood & mixed bush with creek. Crown land behind property.

• Custom log home w 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, pool, hot tub, workshop & much more • Live the Dream $474,500 MLS#848629

EDDISON DR • WATERFRONT. 260 ft on Hutson Lake • Chalet Style Cabin situated on 1.84 Acres • Cabin not complete and awaits your finishing touches $144,500 MLS#850194

SERVICE ~ INTEGRITY ~ RESULTS

NEW LISTING

NEW LISTING

82 IVY AVE

34 ORIOLE TRAIL

All Brick Bungalow in a sought after location. Main floor features kitchen, open concept living & dining area + 3 bedrooms & 3 baths. Lower level is fully finished with a 4th bedroom, family rm, 3pc bath, laundry, storage & more. Great family home on a corner lot!

MLS#868503

Updated Brick Bungalow on double waterfront lot on Garden Lake.

Quality finishes including custom kitchen & bath, hardwood floors.

Partially finished walkout basement, great swimming, boating & fishing.

Idyllic Waterfront Home or Summer Retreat MLS#869038

806 CHENAUX RD • 2 + 1 Bedroom country bungalow • Many updates include windows, shingles, wiring, flooring, deck & pool • Excellent location for commuters $204,500 MLS#867870

552 MINEVIEW RD Attention Animal Lovers… This home is situated on 79 ACRES with room for the entire family. Well maintained 3 + 1 bedroom bungalow, hardwood, finished lower level, wood stove & more. Att double garage plus 30’ x 40’ garage. Easy, quick access to Hwy #17 MLS#849636 $349,000

1528 WHITTON RD • A home that memories are made of! Well built and beautifully maintained family home on 14.43 Acres • Hardwood, new propane furnace, sauna, 3 season room and so much more • Heated attached + detached garage. $499,000 MLS#838711

298 BARR STREET • Go ahead and fall in love with this beautiful brick 3 Storey family home.

• New windows, hardwood throughout, 2 fireplaces, cedar decks, mudroom.

• 5 Bedrooms, 4 baths, garage, dbl corner lot. $399,500 MLS#854910

181 COOPER HILL RD • WATERFRONT home on the point of Madawaska River • Pride of ownership for this 2 + 1 bedroom bungalow with furnishings included • Two 2-bay garages, many updates. $495,000 MLS#842965

97 TOM’S ROAD • Country, pure & simple! Private home on 1.61 Acres + option of additional 24+ Acres • 20’ x 30’ Workshop, 3 + 1 Bedrooms, 2 baths, wood fireplace, screened porch • Creek, pond & waterfall and only 15 minutes to Renfrew. $189,900 MLS#855118

280 BALDWIN ST • Fenced yard offers safe haven for children & pets , steps to Park and Bonnechere River • 3 Storey brick family home situated on a double corner lot • Many recent updates, double garage with loft and workshop $249,500 MLS#859180

1640 GARDEN OF EDEN RD • Gorgeous private lot. 3 Bedrooms, patio doors to deck • All new homes have wood foundation with 60 yr warranty • Three NEW homes complete so choose that one that suits you best $209,000 MLS#848652

LOTS

NEW PRICE

RUTTAN RD 2+ ACRES $47,500 MLS#866584 ORIOLE TRAIL 87.5’ X 217’ $52,000 MLS#857545 GRATTON RD 2 ACRES $32,900 MLS#851500

15B LINDA LANE • 4.8 Acres of WATERFRONT on Madawaska River • Immediate occupancy for this 3 bedroom cottage • Furnishings included

$179,600

MLS#839287

522 PINE STREET • Griffith, Bungalow on one acre • 3 + 1 bedrooms, open concept kitchen/ living/dining • Close to public boat launch, 4 wheeler trails $189,000 MLS#864736

1991 FORESTERS FALLS RD • 2 Bedroom affordable home in Foresters Falls • Many upgrades include spacious family room & wood stove • Lovely Landscaped Creek, screened veranda $137,500 MLS#855383

531 BRUCE ST • Immediate Occupancy for this 3 bedroom home • Motivated Seller, needs TLC. Lovely 2.44 Acres • In town but with well & septic = no bill $115,000 MLS#862748

1032A MARY ST • Village of Douglas. Very affordable 4 bedroom home • Pellet furnace, 2 baths, appliances included • Immediate occupancy $89,900 MLS#867082

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5084 MATAWATCHAN RD 14 ACRES $49,500 MLS#855254 660 HYDRO BAY RD 19 WATERFRONT ACRES $195,000 MLS#840746

AGRCIULTURE

Connected to your community

FCC AgriSpirit Fund invites applications to support communities

Soil for future Continued from page 43

The science of good soil management, however, is evolving. Evolution means change and change means new practices, new equipment, new costs, and more risks.

“Our roundtable revealed a high level of agreement that society should share these new costs and risks with farmers,” said Miller.

“The important question

this anniversary,” says Kellie Garrett, FCC Senior VicePresident, Strategy, Knowledge and Reputation.

“For 10 years, it has been a privilege to contribute to the enhancement of rural communities. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with various community groups through the FCC AgriSpirit Fund.”

Projects considered for funding must meet specific criteria and be completed before Dec. 31, 2015.

This yearʼs application pe-

riod runs from May 7 to June 18, 2013. FCC will announce the selected projects in December 2013.

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Each day of the week marked with special chores

My sister Audrey said she was tired of the same old routine day in and day out. Since I was so very young when she made this comment, I had no idea what routine was.

So I asked Audrey to print the word in my scribbler, and say what the word meant. Even at that early age I was very interested in words, and kept a record in a fat scribbler whenever I heard one I hadnĘźt heard before. My scribbler was getting quite thick, and even though I went over it often, I would forget what a word meant, and Audrey would have to explain it to me all over again.

Which didnĘźt please her in the least!

Well, Audrey could say what she liked about routine and how bored she was with it. But I liked how our lives on the farm were so orderly, and as far as I was concerned, I wanted nothing

to change.

Every Monday morning, our beds didnĘźt have to be made up, because that was the day, the sheets were stripped, and Mother did the washing.

It didnĘźt matter if the snow was coming down in buckets, or it was raining so hard you could barely see the barns, Monday was wash day.

And I knew that on Monday night there would be fresh sheets on our beds, taken right off the clothes line and smelling of Spring and the outdoors. That night, I didnĘźt mind in the least going to bed.

And every Tuesday, when we came from school, we could smell in the kitchen, the scent of newly ironed clothes.

Shirts would be draped over chairs, tea towels stacked neatly in a pile on the kitchen table ready to be put in the drawer in the back-tothe-wall cupboard. Even our pinny aprons would be ironed and hanging on the hook by the stove.

Without fail, Tuesday was the day the ironing was done.

And our mealtimes never varied. Breakfast was the very same every morning. Big bowls of porridge, fried potatoes and back bacon, and thick slices of homemade bread slathered with butter and jam.

Dinner was always at noon hour. There was no such thing as lunch in the middle of the day.

The routine of midday dinner never varied.

Father expected, and got, meat and potatoes, one or two different vegetables, and an ample piece of homemade pie.

After all, his work had begun at dawn, and even though his breakfast was ample, by noon hour it had worn off, and he was more than ready for what he called Ęťa decent mealĘź.

The routine continued at supper ... always there was meat and potatoes but dessert would be preserves.

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bed without something to tide us over to morning. I couldnĘźt imagine this routine being broken. This was all part of our life on the farm.

Friday night was always the time to get ready for peddling MotherĘźs wares in Renfrew the next day.

There was a regular routine that never varied as long as we lived in Northcote, and was one of my favourite evenings in the entire week. Audrey and I would gather the eggs from the hen house, and Audrey would wash them in warm soapy water, and I would dry them with a clean ďŹ&#x201A;our bag tea towel.

Mother would weigh them into their sizes on the egg scale...small, medium and large, and we would carefully pack them into 11-quart baskets.

MotherĘźs sticky buns would be wrapped in wax paper, freshly plucked chickens singed, and laid out on the bake table on a clean white sheet, ready

to be packed in the Model T in the morning. And every Saturday without fail, Mother headed into Renfrew to go door-todoor with what we had prepared the night before.

Perhaps this was why Audrey complained so much about the routine.

Because she was usually left at home to clean the house, whereas I was allowed to go with Mother.

That didnĘźt mean I was spared from Saturday chores however.

When we got back to the farm, it was my job to churn the butter in the middle of the kitchen.

Wrapped in a long white pinny, sitting on a straight-back chair, I plunged the round wood disc into the fresh cream, waiting for the change in the sound coming from deep in the churn, when I would know that my labour had paid off, and soon there would be butter. Saturday was butter day, and that never varied.

And Saturday was bake day.

Bread would be ready for the oven by the time we got back from Renfrew, pie crusts would be ďŹ lled, and always a slab cake would be at the ready just in case neighbours dropped in for a game of euchre that night.

Every night, without fail, we had our prayers.

They were said on our knees around Mother who sat in the rocking chair in

the corning of the big upstairs hall, which my sister Audrey and I called our bedroom. And our prayers never varied. Sometimes we prayed so long, I would doze off with my head on MotherĘźs knee. And another day would be done.

Another day, just like the one before it. Marked with its special chores for that day of the week. And Audrey would lament again about the boredom of it all.

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Renfrew and Area Food Bank donations down, demand up Renfrew and District Food Bank president Doug Brookes gave the following address at the group’s recent annual general meeting.

The Renfrew and District Food Bank has been in existence for 25 years.

The need was first identified in 1988 and the bank went into operation in the fall of 1988.

Looking back through the scrapbooks, there have been many changes and all for the betterment of the food bank and its clients.

I couldnʼt help but notice a few familiar faces who have been involved with the food bank for many years, My hate goes off to these volunteers for their continued dedication.

Another fact that I recognized was that the Renfrew Fire Department has been accepting donations for the food bank since its inception.

This is true community spirit and deserves to be recognized.

Right from the start in 1988 the food bank faced many of the same challenges we face today.

Looking for a better facility to accommodate our needs has always been front and centre for the food bank and we were able to address this issue by moving into our present location.

A few issues which face us every year are how we handle the increased usage, food donations down, re-working of food lists to better accommodate out clientsʼ needs and to identify a small percentage (less than two per cent) of clients who abuse the system.

We assisted 4,253 total clients in 2012; up

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We are presently using two intake people to handle the increased usage and we are looking at computerizing our intake to be more efficient.

Food donations are down over the past year which is evidenced by the fact that we have already spent approximately $6,700 for food this year as compared to approximately $1,900 at the same time last year.

We are thankful for the cash donations we receive year-round which allows us the luxury of buying food. We have re-worked the food list this year to accommodate the increase in larger families who use the food bank.

We have been more diligent with our clients with regards to the fact that they need to show ID once per year in order to receive assistance.

I would be remiss if I didnʼt thank the community for its ongoing support of the food bank.

The citizens, schools, businesses, churches, service clubs and media continually support out efforts year round. Thanks to all.

Last but not least; a big thanks to all our volunteers who put in over 2,400 hours in 2012. We have a base of 40 to 50 volunteers – 15 board members included – who give of their time.

Without you there would be no food bank.

As we move forward, we all hope there will be no need for food banks in the future.

Ironically, the same statement was made in 1988.

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RENFREW FAIR

Many categories for Junior Fair Junior Fair Committee

Welcome to Junior Fair (Class 10).

Our department is open to members 18 years and under.

Each exhibitor must be a member of the Junior Fair.

The membership fee of one dollar entitles the member to enter any or all of the classes in which he or she is eligible.

This also entitles the member to three free admissions to the fair.

Only one entry is allowed per section. However, individuals must exhibit in their appropriate age group, but are entitled to exhibit in any higher age group as well.

There are many categories to choose from including model making, artwork, handicrafts, baking, fruit, vegetable and field crops (two sections), flowers and 4-H. Our committee has met and here is a sneak preview of what we have to offer to our junior exhibitors for our 159th fair.

The model class this year challenges you to make a farm machine out of Lego. The artwork and handicrafts division has many interesting entries to choose from. Many of the articles called for are items readily accessible in your home, including recyclable articles.

Create, decorate, draw, snap pictures, sculpt, make collages, or use the computer – the decision is yours!

There is also a section asking you to decorate an unopened, non-perishable box or can of food, which is then distributed to the local food bank.

Some of the baking challenges include Chocolate Spider Cookies, Letʼs Clown Around or three of your favourite cookies, named.

The fruit, vegetable, field crops and flowers have a large selection of entries to choose from.

Perhaps now is the time to decide what your favourite vegetable, flower

or field crop entry will be?

The Renfrew Fair poster competition is open to three age groups and the first place winner from each group will be eligible to compete in the district competition in October.

Should they be the successful first-place winner there, they will advance to the OAAS level competition, which will be held in Toronto in February 2014. The entry for eight chocolate chip cookies also advances in the same way.

We are offering “Specials” in the baking department sponsored by Country Fair Baking.

The first-place winner from each will advance to the national level. We are proud to announce that Dana Schaly won the grand prize for her bread at the national level in 2012.

You may wish to enter in the Worldʼs Finest poster competition.

Complimentary ride coupons will be awarded in each section to the first. second and third entries.

Interested in a different challenge?

Decorate a vegetable to look like the fair president, or design a purchased t-shirt for the 160th Fair Sept. 2014.

The 4-H have three sections to choose from: Open 4-H class, 4-H Interclub Competition and 4-H Club Competition. The 4-H open class offers eight interesting items to choose from.

For all entries, please read the rules carefully, take special note to the sizes required and have fun. Entries must be in between 6 and 9 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3. The prize list is available at the Renfrew Armouries.

An entry tag (available at the fair office) must be attached to all entries and an entry form must be handed into the office when the exhibits are dropped off to the Exhibit Hall.

We look forward to seeing all of your entries!

A special thanks to our individual sponsors for contributing materials and prizes.

Saturday May 25, 2013

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Residents of the Township of Whitewater Region Mobile Hazardous Waste Event The Township of Whitewater Region will be conducting a mobile household hazardous waste disposal event for its residents on Saturday, May 11th, 2013 from 9:00AM – 1:00PM. The one day event will take place at the Municipal Public Works Garage, located at 2271 Mineview Road, Cobden.

THE TOWNSHIP OF WHITEWATER REGION

For further information, contact:

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Steven Hodson, Environmental Services Manager (613) 646-7971 or (613) 635-1517

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Whitewater Region has received an application to amend a site plan agreement affecting the property at 22 Fletcher Rd, Lots 1 & 2, Concession 1X - Westmeath, and will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, May 15th, 2013 at 7:00pm at the Township’s Municipal Council Chambers to present information to the public on this matter.

Church Services

ANY PERSON may attend the public open house to review and comment on the proposed site plan amendment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION relating to the proposed Site Plan Amendment is available for inspection during regular office hours at the Township Office.

The Renfrew Presbyterian Church

291 Plaunt St. S. Rev. Russell Wardell Rev. Susan Tough Sunday Worship 10am

460 Raglan St. S. • 613-432-5452 Ministers: The Reverends Brian and Alison Sharpe Organist: Mrs. Elizabeth Brumm, H.B.Mus., A.R.CT.(2)

Website: http://www.tsarenfrew.ca _____________________________

Dated at the Township of Whitewater Region this 2nd day of May, 2013 Mr. Doug Schultz, Chief Building Official By-law Enforcement Officer Township of Whitewater Region Box 40, 44 Main Street Cobden, ON K0J 1K0 613.646.2282

Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church

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St. James Lutheran 66 Elgin Ave. E. 613-432-5078 REVEREND CATHY MCCAIG SUNDAY MAY 12 EASTER 7 9:00am – Worship & Fellowship _____________________________

Hebron Christian Reformed Church

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

Story Hour and Nursery for Children 5 yrs. and under Available Everyone is welcome _____________________________

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The United Church of Canada BRAESIDE PASTORAL CHARGE Rev. Dr. Richard Hollingsworth 623-2360 Castleford – 9:00 am Glasgow – 10:00 am Braeside – 11:00 am Sunday School During Service _____________________________

Sealed Bids, on forms and in envelopes provided by the undersigned, will be received at the below noted location, until: May 30, 2013 at 2:00 PM A Mandatory Site Meeting will be held May 21, 2013 at 10:00 AM Fax submissions or any other electronic submissions are not acceptable.

For further information, please contact: Lee Kirkwood Bonnechere Manor 470 Albert Street Renfrew, Ontario K7V 4L5 Telephone: 613-432-4873 E-mail: lkirkwood@countyofrenfrew.on.ca

SUNDAY WORSHIP 10AM Nursery Care Available

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Wheelchair Accessibility EVERYONE WELCOME If transportation required Call Church Office 613-432-5452 Tues-Fri 8am _____________________________

Renfrew Baptist Church Corner of Plaunt & Railway 432-4266 Rev. Tom Smith Sunday worship - 10:30am Cable Channel 22 Sundays 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.

All Are Welcome _____________________________

The Anglican Church of Canada ST. PAULS THE APOSTLE Corner Argyle St. at Patrick Phone 613-432-3062 Reverend Cathy McCaig

Sunday May 12 Sunday Worship - 10:30am _____________________________

The Salvation Army

8 Argyle St. at Munroe Corps Officer/Pastor SUNDAY SERVICE 10 A.M. Elmwood Bible Chapel Women’s Ministry • Men’s Ministry 200 Francis St. • 613-432-3087 Wednesday Bible Study 7:30 p.m. – Bible Study, Prayer 613-432-7721 SUNDAY All Are Welcome! _____________________________ 9:30 a.m. – The Lord’s Supper 11:00 a.m. – Family Bible Hour and Sunday School _____________________________

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OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH 100 Lisgar Avenue, West • 432-8525 Saturday 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 9:00 a.m. _____________________________

St. James the Greater Parish Portage du Fort, Quebec Sunday Mass 11am

Word of Life Ministries SUNDAYS @ 7:00pm

8 Argyle and Munroe Streets A non-denominational Full Gospel Fellowship Rev. Bill McMillan • 613.432.6059 _____________________________

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH 331 Plaunt Street, South 432-5825 Saturday 4:30 p.m.

Sunday 10:30 a.m.

HERITAGE

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Like father, like son

Prime Minister Trudeau visited Renfrew in 1968 Lucy Hass lucy.hass@metroland.com

Almost 45 years later, new federal Liberal leader Justin Trudeau has followed in his famous fatherʼs footsteps with a visit to Renfrew.

Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau arrived in OʼBrien Park by helicopter on Monday, June 24, 1968.

The front page headline of the Thursday, June 27, 1968 Renfrew Mercury proclaimed, “Prime Minister Trudeau is Given Tremendous Welcome.”

The front page story opened: “We want Trudeau, we want Trudeau.” This, along with screams of delight and flashy orange signs supporting Trudeau and (local candidate Murray) McBride, greeted the Prime Minister as he approached the platform at O’Brien Park on Monday morning.”

It was reported that Prime Minister Trudeau “kept his speech brief and omitted any jabs at his opposition and any pleas for votes.”

The Mercury also reported that the former

Das Über Haus prime minister spoke about “problems such as the unequal distribution of wealth and opportunity, burdensome taxes and the potential cultural split of the country.”

Prime Minister Trudeauʼs son, the newlyelected Liberal leader who met Renfrew and area citizens at an informal two-hour meet-andgreet session at the Royal Canadian Legion hall Monday night, was born Dec. 25, 1971, more than three years after his father came to town.

1978: Raglan closed for kids’ rides MAY 9, 1913

THE SHELTER IMPROVEMENTS: Mr. Letang and his men are now engaged in raising the C.A. shelter. It is intended to build a solid stone foundation under the same, have a cement flooring in the basement, paint the building, and have other necessary improvements added both outside and inside, which will mean an outlay of at least $650. The executive have firm belief that this amount can easily be raised throughout the county of Renfrew and intend endeavouring to obtain 650 subscribers at $1 each. Get your dollar ready. Mr. E.J. Stewart is the treasurer.

ADDED TO CITIZENSʼ BAND: Mr. W.H. Kearney and H.A. Jordan have been added to the members of the Citizensʼ Band Committee to take the place of the late George Eady Jr. and Mr. W.M. Dickson. A new bass player is coming to town, or has arrived by this time and four or five new instruments are required to permit that proper development of the musical organization which the weekly concerts in the Opera House Balcony shows is coming along well.

MAY 12, 1927

A RENFREW CITIZEN WAS SUPPOSED TO BE MR. BENNETT: A few Renfrewites were in Ottawa Saturday, going down to witness a baseball match. A transient approached them in a street. One man, who looked the most liberal, was called aside and hit up for a quarter.

“Why donʼt you ask Mr. Bennett for one? He might give you more.” Said was the response: “Where is Mr. Bennett?” “There he is,” came the answer with a finger pointed to a Renfrew plumber. The transient at once went up to the supposed Opposition leader and made a request.

Nor did he ask in vain. Even a Liberal could feel flattered in being called “Mr. Bennett.”

EVERGREEENS SET OUT BY EX-SERVICEMEN AT FOOT OF COUMBS STREET: Members of the Canadian Legion were down at the foot of Coumbs street on Saturday af-

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ternoon doing some transplanting. They were setting out pine and spruce from government nurseries at Orono. Mr. Patrick Enright opened the ground with From the a plow and into the earth went the seedlings. PresiOld Files dent of the Renfrew branch of the Canadian Legion Mr. Charles Roberts was there, along with several others who served in France and Flanders. Mr. John Call, who has had long experience in that line was among those present. Several town lots were planted in the expectation that some day the space would serve as a public park.

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NO REQUEST FOR POWER AT MALL SITE: The Renfrew Hydro Electric Commission has not received any requests for hydro installation from shopping centre developers as of May 2, manager Ross Young said last week.

The question of shopping centre hydro installation requests was discussed during their regular meeting Tuesday, May 2 attended by commissioners Roy Goodfellow and Ken Boldt. M.P. Len Hopkins is looking into a request by the hydro commission to build a dam in Algonquin Park. M.P. Paul Dick and M.P.P. Paul Yakabuski have not replied to the commissionʼs letter. A dam in Algonquin Park would keep Renfrewʼs water levels up for industrial use, commissioner Boldt said.

MERCHANTS CAN HOLD KIDSʼ RIDES: Town council gave the Merchantʼs Association approval to close part of Raglan Street to allow childrenʼs rides for a sidewalk sale this summer.

The portion of Raglan Street that will be closed is from Patrick Street to Opeongo Road. It will be closed from 7 a.m. Friday, July 28 to 6 p.m.

Saturday, July 29. Reeve Audrey Green asked why the merchants had not considered having the event during the Canada Week celebrations and was told that the merchants prefer to have their sidewalk sale in late July and were holding the rides as an added attraction to the sale.

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HEALTH

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Visiting specialist back in her old office at RVH Renfrew Victoria Hospital

A casual conversation at a Calabogie event between a Renfrew Victoria Hospital nurse, a physician, and a Gatineau-based womenʼs health specialist has brought her expertise back to our community.

Gynecologist Dr. Nathalie Gamache has returned to RVH after a nearly three-year hiatus.

“We are really pleased to welcome Dr. Gamache back to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital.

Dr. Gamache has provided wonderful service to women in our catchment area over the years and we are delighted that she is back and providing those enhanced services in our hospital. This is really about services closer to home and itʼs great that RVH is in a position to allow this to occur,” says Randy Penney, president and CEO, Renfrew Victoria Hospital.

Dr. Gamache is accepting consults for women suffering from peri- and menopausal symptoms, PMS, contraception, infertility, PCOS, pelvic pain, endometriosis, menorrhagia, fibroids and polyps, ovarian cysts, cervical dysplasia, incontinence and prolapse, sexual concerns, dyspareunia, and persistent vaginal infections.

She will be in Renfrew twice a month providing patient consultations during her clinic hours and performing minor day surgeries in the Operating Room.

Her surgical practice will cover minor procedures such as diagnostic hysteroscopy and laparoscopy, resection of fibroids and polyps, endo-

metrial ablation, tubal ligation, difficult to insert/ remove IUDs, cone biopsy, rectocoele repair, ovarian cystectomy, and ablation of endometriosis.

“We are extremely pleased to welcome Dr. Gamache to the Operating Room team,” says Rhonda Normandeau, clinical nurse manager of the OR at RVH. “The service she provides will be a tremendous asset for the female residents in our community.

Having had the opportunity to work with Dr. Gamache in the past, she always brings a positive and energetic personality, whether interacting with patients or staff.”

In June 2010, Dr. Gamache made a tough decision to leave the RVH Womenʼs Wellness Clinic where she had worked as a specialist for five years. “Life had gotten too busy for me — I was working in three cities and two different provinces; something had to give.”

At the time she had a busy practice at the Riverside Health Centre in Ottawa and had started her own clinic in Gatineau. When she bumped into Dr. Max Buxton last summer, he asked if she would consider coming back to Renfrew.

“I said, yes, I would definitely consider it, I have always loved it here and really didnʼt want to leave in the first place,” says Dr. Gamache.

Her own clinic had become a full-time venture and she had recently resigned from the Riverside Hospital where she spent 11 years training and eight years at her practice, and could manage the RVH clinic once again.

“Itʼs important to be as accommodating as possible,” she says, and has been surprised at the volume of patients requiring this service since she returned in January.

“This is a great service, and her schedule is filling up really quickly,” notes Kim Dick, nurse manager of RVH Ambulatory Care Clinics.

“Her willingness to service the population in our community and work with our team is excellent. She also provided a recent education session to our staff that was well received. Her time spent servicing the patients and improving the knowledge of our nursing staff is greatly appreciated,” comments RVH vice president of patient care services, Christene Ferguson.

Dr. Gamache will be presenting a session on perimenopause to health care professionals at RVH on April 18. Sheʼs also planning to restart talks in the community on important womenʼs health issues — events she had offered in the past.

She recalls one evening when more than 70 women attended her presentation on menopause in the cafeteria.

“Iʼm really looking forward to presenting to the community and holding workshops for nurses and physicians from all around the area again,” she adds.

Women with gynecological problems must be referred by a physician or nurse practitioner by contacting RVH at 613 432-4851.

Enjoy the Old Opry Show Saturday and Sunday at the MAC in support of the RVH Healing Garden.

Free Alzheimer family sessions in Renfrew Debbie Seto

Has your family member been diagnosed with dementia?

Learn how to live well as a caregiver at Alzheimer Societyʼs free sessions The Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County is offering free education sessions for family members caring for a person with dementia. Each session builds upon the learning from the one before, and discusses different topics to help you to live well as a caregiver.

For more information on dementia or to learn which series being offered by the Alzheimer Society throughout Renfrew County would be best for you, call 1-888-411-2067 or visit www.alzheimer.ca/ottawa. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

The Alzheimer Society is here to help. Donʼt go through dementia alone.

Upcoming sessions: • May 16 – Care in the Later Stages (Arnprior) • May 22 – Options for Care (Renfrew) • May 29– Care Essentials (Renfrew) • June 1 – Next Steps for Families (Renfrew).

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ANNIVERSARY

Commercial/Office space available, square footage from 500 to 1900 sq ft., will subdivide. Main floor of new building - Central Station Lofts. Located 1 minute walk from downtown @ 40 Hugh St North.

Wide open space, flexible layout, barrier free accessibility. 613-623-0866.

GARAGE SALE Cobden Friday May 10 & Saturday May 11. 8a.m. 35 Robert Colin Lane. Take Foresters Falls Rd off Hwy 17, turn left on Cedar Haven Park Rd, turn right into Mobile Home Park across from Cedar Haven Campground.

Carpentry, Repairs, Rec Rooms, Decks, etc. Reasonable rates, 25 years experience. 613-832-2540

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HALL FOR RENT 63 Victoria Street, Arnprior. 3000 sq ft plus full basement. 3 basement, 3 bathrooms +kitchen. Gas heat, $1500/month Available April 15, 2013.

613-623-4531, 613-266-1423

Hereford’s, Bulls & Heifers sired about time keno, world wide. Cow-calves pairs by Revolution & Victor.

Details at 613.327.7387

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CYS -Dump runs, mowing, raking, free metal pickup, flower beds, house cleaning and more. Quality work, reasonable rates, licensed and insured. Call Bob 613-622-5923

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Friday, May 17, 4 - 7 p.m., Saturday, May 18, 8 a.m.2 p.m., 2533 County Rd 29, Pakenham’s main street, multi-generation, kitchenware, some furniture & antiques, lots of books & lps, kids stuff, etc GARAGE SALE, 58 Charles Street, Saturday May 11th, 8:00-1:00, house contents and tools.

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SUB-DIVISION Garage Sale 76 Frieday Street, Campbellbrook subdivision. May 11th, 8-3, CD’s, DVDs, LP’s, household items, bow hunting supGarage Sale Sat. May plies. Hand, garden and 11/13 at 1563 Hwy 132. electric tools. Camping, (Storage Solutions across generator, fishing. from Gourley’s store) YARD SALE, May 11, 8 am IT’S A BIG ONE! Saturday - Noon, 76 Craig Street, May 11th, 7 am - 10 am) “Quilting” Fabric, books, 232 Duncan Drive, Arnpri- magazines, and novelty or (between subdivision quilting items. and soccer fields) Don’t YARD SALE, Saturday, miss it!

May 11. 106 McGonigal May 11 8-1 furniture, St. Arnprior. Fundraiser for Arnprior-Braesidebooks, tools, something the for everyone, 231 Vanier McNab Seniors At Home.

Item Donations may be Cres, Renfrew. dropped off between 6 and May 11, 9-12. No Early 8:00am the day of SALE. Birds. 105 Lisa Lane, Hor- Or call Liz 613-623-7981 ton. Books, toys, house- for pickup. hold items and more Yard Sale Saturday May Multi Family garage sale 11, 520 New Street RenSaturday May 11, 8:00 to frew 12:00, 70 Haramis Drive, Renfrew. Clothes, house- YARD SALE, Saturday May 11th, 246 Bell hold items, bikes & more Street, ALL PROCEEDS THE ARNMULTI-FAMILIES on TO OPTOStonehaven Way end sub- PRIOR division, Friday May 10 & MIST CLUB. You can help Saturday May 11th, 8 am. by donating your items to Tons of bargains for eve- our Bell Street Yard Sale or by dropping by the Sale ryone. to purchase something yourself. See you at the Multi-family Garage Sale sale!

Saturday, May 11th, 8-1 Kids games & toys, 26 WELLINGTON STREET, CDs/DVDs, books, furnish- Pine Grove Friday Noon, ings & more.

Saturday 8-4, Sunday 8-4, 1713 Usborne St. (corner May 10,11,12 of McLean Dr. & Usborne St. and Golf Course Rd. 281 RUSSETT Drive, Arnprior, May 11th, Rain or Multi-family yard sale, Fri- Shine, Multi-family yard day May 10, 4-8, Saturday sale, Starts 7 am.

May 11, 9-5. Children’s books, household items FOR RENT and furniture, some antiques, collection of sports 1 bedroom apartment, cards, jewelry, some old, wide variety, 400 Division renovated, close to Hospital, Renfrew. $800/month Street, Arnprior all inclusive, includes heat, NEIGHBOURHOOD YARD hydro, fridge & stove.

SALE, Sat. May 11th 8 am, 613.432.0370 Wabalac Drive, off of 1 BEDROOM loft apartCampbell Drive. ment $565/month, inSAT May 11th, 8am-1pm, cludes heat, hydro, Sat. 77 Carter Cres. Arnprior. TV, central air, Available Tons of kids items, books, June 1st, 613-614-4740 household items.

2 BEDROOM APARTMENT Saturday, May 11th. Renfrew available May 8:30am. 53 Leckie Lane, 1st Burnstown.

Children’s $550.00 month, tenant Toys, Clothing, Household pays heat (natural gas) Items, unopened King Size and hydro. References, Quilt set, Laundry Rack, first/last. NO PETS. 613-433-5998 tools.

GARAGE SALE, May 11th, 8-2, 591 Johnston Road, Arnprior Airport, Household items, Furniture, clothing, etc.

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FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM apt for rent, 130 John Street, Arnprior, $850/month, available June 1st. 613-623-2216 or 613-623-4578 (evenings)

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

Arnprior loft style, large 2 bedroom, second floor apartment. With parking, fireplace. Available July 1st. Brick accent walls, modern, open kitchen, 2nd floor deck. No pets. References. $1200/month plus hydro.

613-797-4778, 613-267-1392.

Large 3 bedroom side by side duplex. Centrally located, private drive and yard. Recently renovated with full kitchen, LR and DR. Non-smoking, and no pets. $975 + utilities.

Available June 1.

613.292.7323

2 BEDROOM DOWNTOWN Arnprior, excellent/secure elevator, 4 appliances, onsuite washer/dryer, parking, mature single/couple/retirees, references. Available June 1, AVAILABLE Immediately 1 $ 8 0 0 + h y d r o . Bedroom Apartment Very 613-622-0450 clean, quiet building. Recently renovated. Non2 bedroom first floor apt in smoking, no pets, hydro quiet smoke free seniors extra. $635.00 Call building. Available May (613) 623-0395.

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Call Sheryl 613.432.4909 AVAILABLE IMMEDIATE2+1 Bedrm 2nd floor LY, 2 bedroom apartment apartment in Arnprior ask- in Arnprior, fridge, stove, ing $900 /month. Please parking and water includcall Greg Townley, Broker ed. Tenant pays heat and of Record Mather Insu- hydro. Gas fireplace and rance & Real Estate. A/C, First and last required $ 7 7 5 / m o n t h .

613-282-7125 613-623-2969 252 John St N, 2 blocks south of hospital, $775, 2bedroom, renovated, clean, quiet, safe, petfriendly, includes parking, locker, fridge, stove, hood fan, 613-299-7501 3 BEDROOM HOUSE, 192 Harrington Street plus utilities, available June 1st, $850/month first/last/references.

Call Karen 613-623-4138 work, or 613-623-7439 home 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, downtown, 1 bedroom apartment, 2nd floor, completely renovated, clean, quiet, calm building, $680 inclusive.

Non-smoking. First, last and references.

(613)884-0166.

ARNPRIOR, Large 2 bedroom apartment in modern secure building, close to downtown. Main floor wheelchair accessible, intercom, elevator, new kitchen and bath, living room/dining room, patio, fridge/stove/washer/dryer and storage in apartment.

Parking with plug. $ 8 9 0 + h y d r o .

613-622-0224

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RENREW - 3 bedroom townhouse, eat in kitchen, newly renovated, 1 Ω bathrooms, fridge and stove, washer and dryer hook-up, patio, gas heating, parking spot behind townhouse, 2 entrance doors, 2 min. from downtown Renfrew, quiet neighborhood. $780 plus utilities, first and last Large single apt, newly month rent.

Ph. renovated. $700 per 613-757-1576. month everything included. Call Peter 433-0078 New one bedroom on second floor with fridge, stove, A/C and parking in Renfrew. No pets or smoking. $595 per month. First and last, plus Hydro and references. Available June 1/13 613.432.4387 or 613.432.6941

ONE BEDROOM, ground floor, near downtown, fridge, stove and parking. $625/month heated.

CHURCH FOR RENT or 194 Harrington Street, 613-646-2897 $1000+utilities, available 613-432-6779 immediately, Multi-use.

Pakenham, 2 bedroom Call Karen 613-623-4138 apartment, fridge, stove, treated water, parking, Efficient townhome $775+hydro. Available imavailable for rent July 1, mediately, 613-297-4888 2013, $1000/month, 818 Eighth Street, Renfrew, On 1 BEDROOM apartment K7V 4K9.

Call Arnprior, gorgeous, reno613.431.4921 vated, hardwood, appliances, window treatments, For Rent Renfrew, small 1 heat, water, and parking bedroom, partially fur- included. Many extras, nished, large covered quiet, secure, non-smokporch, first and last, refer- ing, pet-free building. ences, no pets $495 + $800 Call 613-296-4521 utilities (613) 623-4747

Room for rent. Comfortable, 2 bathrooms, satellite, downtown Renfrew, use of kitchen & laundry, parking, sun space veranda, central air, non-smoker, $300/month. Phone 613.432.8760 Spacious 1 bedroom apt on second floor, parking & laundry on site, $600 per month, heat and hydro extra. 613.851.4630 Spacious one bedroom apartment has stove, fridge, parking. Available now. $550/month plus gas heating & hydro.

613.432.2852 Steps from Millennium Trail (Fourth Street): Newly renovated 2 bedroom house, 5 appliances (F/S/DW/WD), A/C, private yard (deck & shed). References required - Available June 1st Call: (613) 432-9009

HOUSE FOR RENT 3 bedrooms, 2 min walk from Grocery store and strip mall, Quiet neighbourhood with excellent neighbours.

Includes A/C, 1 car garage, ample storage space, open basement ready to set up as you wish. Gas heated and laundry room on first floor. Call Helen at 613-432-7562 or email at helen@remaxrenfrew.com 613-432-7562

LARGE 1 BEDROOM APT in Carp Ont. Fridge, stove and heat included.

Village of Carp, Nonsmoker.

Call 613-839-2049

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Over these many years together they have camped, hiked & canoed with family and friends. They keep active, in the city, with curling, golfing, “Mario services”, cooking scrumptious meals for friends & family, gardening & looking after their grandchildren. They are best known as “Grandma & Grumps” to the 7 grandchildren (Justin, Kayla, Katherine, Liam, Connor, Quinn & Kathleen) from their 4 sons Martin, Thomas, Kevin & Brendan.

They also have 2 grand-dogs (Daisy & Toby). While they enjoy retirement & time to travel the world, D’Arcy can be found relaxing with the newspaper or his iPad accompanied with a glass of wine in hand. Erna does enjoy wine too, but she is equally content to sit with her husband of 50 yrs. with her cup of tea as she knits or plays Suduko. Congratulations for the many miles behind you and the many more yet to come!

Peace, Love & Happiness.

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FOR SALE BARLEY AND WHEAT STRAW for sale, delivery available. Barclay Dick and Son Farm Supply.

613-649-2620, 613-649-2440 CAN WE SAVE money on our automobile insurance if we own more than one vehicle? Yes, large savings are available! Ask Eady Insurance, 6 1 3 - 4 3 2 - 8 5 4 3 1-888-275-3239 Electric Fuel Pump, 2” Honda water pump with hoses, A.C welder, cutting torches with tanks, 2 bag motar mixer with 8 h.p.

Honda motor, 1 bag motar mixer with 5 h.p. Honda motor, O64 STIHL chain saw.

Phone (613) 756-3654, Cell (613) 635-2004

CARD OF THANKS

HELP WANTED! Make $1000 weekly mailing brochures from home! No experience required. Start immediately! www.themailinghub.com

Part-time hostess/admin position. Weekends are a must. Candidates should have some sales experience and basic computer skills. Email resume to alyssa@mcewanHELP WANTED! Men & homes.com or fax to Women In Demand for 623-2526 simple work. P/T-F/T. Can be done from home. Acceptance guaranteed, no SUMMER HELP on a local experience required, no dairy farm, starting immefees, all welcome. www.hi- diately, part or full-time. ringcanada.com Livestock and field work.

Reply to Box F, c/o The Insotec is looking for em- Arnprior Chronicle-Guide, ployees for insulation work 8 McGonigal Street W, and or carpenter skills, fax Arnprior, K7S 1L8 resume to 819.647.3357 or email info@insotec.ca ATTENTION CAN YOU SPEAK TWO LANGUAGES? We have a job for Lakeview Deli & you! Desperately seeking Meatery translators. No experience Cobden, On required.

Full/Part/Time Limited positions.

Experienced Customer w w w. o n l i n e t r a n s l a t o rService Rep Required sneeded.com Benefit Package Available Full time - Food background would be and HUNTING SUPPLIES asset

Fork Lift - $5000 or BO, Dodge 2002 Dakota truck $1000 or BO, 2-leather computer chairs $20 each, 2-antique wooden desks 1920’s hidden typewriter & hidden compartments $200 each, Wii-like new $50, Down Riggers $100 each or BO, Heavy Duty Commercial Kenmore Freezer $300, Brother fax machine $40, Brother typewriter $20, Call CARPENTRY COMPANY 613-432-5432 or requires full time trades613-432-1548 for inquires men and helpers. Wages based on experience. Call *HOT TUB (SPA) Covers- 613-623-0929 leave mesBest Price. Best quality. All sage shapes and colours. Call 1-866-652-6837.

HELP WANTED!!! w w w . t h e c o v e r - $28/hour.

Undercover guy.com/newspaper Shoppers Needed to judge retail and dining establishINTERNATIONAL TRAC- ments. Genuine opportuTORS, 434 Gas Tractor nity. PT/FT experience no with loader, 42 HP power required. If you can shop steering, $5500 best offer. you are qualified!

434 Diesel with loader, 42 www.myshopperjobs.com HP power steering, $5500 best offer. 275 Diesel Boss Hogs Tractor with loader, Trip VEHICLES Cook Wanted bucket and snow blower, Full time 38 HP $3500. Farm water Call 613.646.7676 tank $50. Hay stooker with hydraulic motor $300.

OCCASIONAL FARM 613-832-1950 WORKER, General mainteAuto Sales nance, fencing, livestock & Leasing Inc. m a n a g e m e n t , !!20+APPLIANCES!! Nearly-new washers, dryers, 613-623-5260 211 Elliott Crescent fridges, stoves, freezers.

Renfrew Warrantied, delivered. ApHwy. 60 and Pinnacle Rd. pliance repair, parts for sale, FOR SALE disposal, dishwasher instal613-312-7511 lation. Support your locals!

For viewing, Marc 613-8899768. Arnprior

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CARD OF THANKS

THANK YOU The family of the late Les McIntosh would like to thank their family, friends, and neighbours who sent flowers, food, cards, and donations in Les’ memory.

It was much appreciated.

Special thanks to Dr. Kurian, attending ER doctor, 1st flood nurses and Palliative care personnel.

Evelyn, Brian, Heather McIntosh

BILL WEISS 613-570-1488

Anyone Knowing the Whereabouts of Josie Dikschei Margaret Shean Isobel Godard Please Contact Ray’s Auto Sales 613-312-7511

Booking Deadlines for the following papers Wednesday May 14th 4pm Manotick, Ottawa East and Orleans EMC

Have a Safe and Happy Victoria Day! COMING EVENTS

Member of UCDA & OMVIC Sales tax & lic. extra On Approved Credit

COMING EVENTS

Auctioneers: Jim & Trevor Hands (613) 267-6027 Text & Pictures visit: www.jimhandsauction.com

AUCTION SALE

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Centum Power Financial Inc. #11993, 1-866-707-2733.

FINANCIAL / INCOME TAX

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Grass cutting, trimming, fertilizing, rolling & seeding.

Shrub trimming Fully Insured & Free Estimates

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COMING EVENTS

MUSIC World Class D r u m m e r From Five Man Electrical Band, is accepting new students for private lessons. Call Steve 613-831-5029. www.

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NOTICES $$$NEED MONEY$$$ Do you have a pension plan from an ex-employer?

(LIRA) or (locked in RRSP) Call NOW! 1-416-357-9585

COMING EVENTS

FRIDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT Friday May 3rd Yan-Nick Michaud 8pm Friday May 10th Bahoo & the Brat 8pm Friday May 17th Reverend Ken 8pm

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Friday May 24th Ty Hall 8pm Friday May 21st Cali Yakaback 8pm 409 Stewart St., Renfrew

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Saturday May 18th, 2013 10:00 AM sharp For Suzanne and Stephen Lee, Fitzroy Harbour, Ontario to be held at our home located at 3624 Farmview Rd., Kinburn, Ontario The Lees have been avid collectors over the years of many things including fishing tackle, sports memorabilia, nostalgia; tools; etc. etc. They are selling their home and must dispose of these collections. This will prove to be a very interesting sale. Please plan to attend. Please visit our website – www.oneillsauctions.ca – for a complete listing.

Owners: Suzanne and Stephen Lee 613-623-4137 Terms: Cash or Cheque with ID Refreshments Auctioneer: John J. O’Neill 613-832-2503 Owners or Auctioneer not responsible in case of loss or accident the day of the sale

UPCOMING AUCTION

Al-ALON DAY CELEBRATION, Saturday May 25, 2013, St. John Chrysostom Parish Hall, 285 Albert Street, Arnprior. A.A. Alateen welcome.

Panel, Discussions, Speakers.

Wheelchair Accessible, www.al-anon-Ottawa.ca

COMING EVENTS

CARD OF THANKS

Saturday May 11th, 2013 10:00 AM sharp To be held at our home located at 3624 Farmview Rd., Kinburn, Ontario We will be selling items from a local estate as well as items from a number of consignors. Furniture, household items, lawn and garden tools and accessories, a small compressor, small tools, an older outboard motor etc. etc. These consignments have been in storage in our facility and everything is not unpacked.

Some very interesting items, please plan to attend.

Terms: Cash or Cheque with ID Refreshments Auctioneer: John J. O’Neill 613-832-2503 Owners or Auctioneer not responsible in case of loss or accident day of sale.

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20 +/- Vintage Ford/MF Tractors. Ford Tractor Parts. Machinery. Massive Toy Collection.

Firearms. Antique Collectibles.

100 +/- Antique Tools.

Manuals & Local Literature.

For Burt & Kathryn Hudson on Sat., May 11/13 @ 8 am. at #219 Cty Rd 5 South, Athens, On. KOE 1BO

SATURN ACCOUNTING SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN The “Honey Do This” Company

Booking Deadline for the Following papers Wednesday May 14th 4pm Ottawa South, Ottawa West, Nepean/Barrhaven EMC papers

Shop Early For Best Selection

Lovingly remembered; Forever in our hearts, Brenda, Troy, Tim, Jen, Tyler and Families

BUSINESS SERVICES

Booking Deadline for the following papers will be Friday May 17th at 10am Kanata Kourier Standard , Stittsville News, West Carleton Review, Arnprior Chronicle Guide, Renfrew Mercury

to Choose from Mileages Start at 127/km And Prices from $2444.00

God looked around his garden, And found and empty place, He then looked down upon His earth, And saw your loving face.

He put His arms around you, And lifted you to rest.

His garden must be beautiful, He always takes the best.

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, On the day God took you home.

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AUCTIONS

KOVACS, Jim S. CAMELON, of In memory of Gerald J. May 27th, 1959 May 2nd, 2008 Camelon May 01, 2004 In loving memory of a dear brother-in-law and God saw you getting tired. Dad, uncle.

When a cure was not to We’ll always remember Five years since the sad that special smile, be, day, He closed His arms That caring heart, The one we loved was That warm embrace around you and called away; whispered, “Come to Me”. you always gave us.

You being there for Mom God took Jim home, it In tears we saw you was His will, sinking. We watch you and us, Through good times and But in our hearts he lives fade away.

Our hearts were almost bad times, no matter what. still. broken, you fought so We’ll always remember A helping hand to all he you Dad hard to stay.

But when we saw you Because there will never knew, So kind, so generous, sleeping so peacefully free be another To replace you in our and true; from pain, A smile forever We could not wish you hearts remembered, And the love we will back to suffer so again.

By those who think of So keep your arms around always have for you you. her Lord, and give her Miss you, special care.

Forever Remembered Diane & family Make up for all she Always Missed suffered and all that seemed unfair.

BOURQUE, Paul Rob, Emily, Jessica and Sadly missed by children June 27, 1954 - May 9, Mitchell 2010 & grandchildren

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

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

FOR SALE

IN MEMORIAM

EMON, In loving memory Agnes Emon May 13, 2012

HOLIDAY DEADLINES FOR OUR MAY 23RD ISSUE OF THE PAPERS

a Combination of 4x4 – Front Wheel Drives and All Wheel Drives

Call Ray today 613-312-7511

IN MEMORIAM

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White Lake Village, 15 min. from Arnprior, renovated 2-bedroom + sunroom, 1st floor, $750, clean, quiet, secure, petfriendly, non-smoking, includes parking, fridge, stove, hood fan, locker, common room with fireplace, outdoor patio, 613-299-7501.

CARETAKER RETIRED RELIABLE Someone who can do various jobs, including cutting lawn, etc. Making sure the apt is in spotless condition. 10 hours/week, previous caretaker was employed fro 14 years.

Winter cleaning of walkways, salt & sand when required, Equipment supplied, references. 613-622-7913

HELP WANTED

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613.649.2313 or 613.433.7655

HELP WANTED

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TWO BEDROOM, family room, large 27” sunken living room with stone fireplace. This luxury unit has 6 new appliances including washer and dryer. In Arnprior. 613-229-1850 for more info go to Kijiji view ad# 470258683

HELP WANTED

For Penny Cinkant 1428 Snye Road (White Lake area) Directions from Pakenham, take the Waba Road to Campbell Side Road. Then follow signs to 1428 Snye Road, approximately 10 kms.

Directions from Ottawa, take 417 west to Arnprior, take the White Lake Road to Bellamy Road. Then follow the signs to 1428 Snye Road, approximately 10 kms.

Saturday, May 11, 2013 Viewing @ 9:00 am Auction @ 10:00 am Elvis memorabilia (doll, mirrors, pics, drawing, chair, albums); 30” snow blower, leaf blower, tools, painter supplies, lawn tractor, lawn furniture, outdoor swing, couch and chair, dressers, rod iron bed, lamps, radio, record player w/78’s, dining room set w/large 6 ft. table, and much more.

For full listing, visit www.auctions-r-us.ca 613-253-1863 Terms: Cash or Cheque with proper I.D.

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MANTIQUES AUCTION WB George Center 830 Prescott St., Kemptville

Saturday May 11, 2013, 9:00 a.m.

Preview May 10, 5-7 p.m & May 11, 8-9 a.m Boats;

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COMING EVENTS

TRAILERS / RV’S

OFSC District 6 Annual General Meeting Saturday June 8th, 7 p.m. at the Timberline Clubhouse, #2 Henan Road Pembroke On. Meeting is open to all members of District 6.

Elections for open positions to follow. For info: contact 877-376-7669 snowcountry@nrtco.net

White Cedars Tourist Park Private Campground Large 3 Service Lots Beach, Boat Launch, Docks Great Swimming and Fishing New Play Structure www.whitecedars.ca Only 3 lots left Viewing by appt. only 613-649-2255

PETS

VACATION/COTTAGES

Lawrence Skiff restored. Ford

Tractor; 1953 Golden Jubilee NAA in mint shape.

Railroad; complete rolling display of “Grampa’s Toy Trains” as seen in many local fairs. Rare Intercolonial railways company print of Ocean Limited.

Signs; 100+ gas, oil, soda, automotive signs, push bars, neon signs and clocks. See extensive list on website. Comics; over 4000 collectable and rare comics. See complete list on website. Toy’s & Pedal Cars; several pedal cars as well as pressed steel toys. Lincoln Schucco, BuddyL and tin friction toys & wind-ups. Coin operated machines; 2 CocaCola vending machines, 1 Pepsi machine, juke boxes,

Seeburg

AMI,

Wurlitzer,

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Sports Photography; Several original Lynn Ball sports photography, complete set of 5 Toronto Maple Leaf’s “Quintology” L/E numbered prints. Plus many more unadvertised collectibles. 600 + lots to be sold.

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

Smaller dogs only.

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

Summer at the Lake/Spring Fishing. From $300/week, free kids program. Let us host fishing derby for $1,295, 50+ peoGERMAN www.christielakecotSHEPHERD PUPPIES ple Germany and Czech, World tages.com 613-267-3470.

Champion Bloodlines, Black and tan. Ready to go to new WANTED homes, June 8th.

613-622-5599 www.lindenhof.ca

Visit our website to view 400+ photos of items in this auction @ www.colinlatreilleauctions.ca

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

Terms: Cash, Cheque (with photo ID), Visa, M/C and Interac

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Ice Cream Season Opening Friday May 17th, 2013

Part-time Help Wanted

Burnstown 613-828-2375

sandra.cote@rogers.com

Pet Friendly Cottage Christie Lake, sleeps 11, lots of privacy. Contact for pictures.

Steveday13@yahoo.ca

BRIDGE WORKERS

Dalcon Enterprises Inc. is hiring General Labourers and Carpenters for projects in the Calabogie area. Positions are physically demanding. Send resume by fax 613-822-3400 or by email: info@dalcon.ca

Permanent Full-Time Employment Opportunity Reporting to the Vice President, Patient Care Services, the Nursing Coordinator is responsible for the supervision and direction of patient care as well as coordination to ensure proper staffing and utilization of hospital beds. He/she will act as resource for all patient care departments, and will assume a leadership role across the Hospital during evenings, nights and weekends. The successful incumbent will possess a current certificate of competence from the College of Nurses of Ontario, ACLS certification, broad clinical skills and experience, and excellent communication, leadership and organizational skills. Recent obstetrical experience and familiarity with a unionized setting and staffing practices will be considered strong assets.

RVH is also seeking REGISTERED NURSES for casual & temporary opportunities, particularly in the specialty areas of Dialysis, Obstetrics, Emergency and Special Care.

Applicants are invited to submit their resumes in writing by 16:00 hours on May 23rd, 2013 to: Julia Boudreau, Vice President, Corporate Services Renfrew Victoria Hospital, 499 Raglan Street North Renfrew, Ontario K7V 1P6 or hr@renfrewhosp.com

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Although we appreciate all responses, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Renfrew Victoria Hospital is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace wellness; a recent criminal record check is a requirement for employment.

HELP WANTED

Work hard. Have fun.

Make the Customer #1…

It’s more than just a catch phrase at TSC Stores. It’s the essence of our corporate culture and the attitude we look for in the people we hire. It is why we invest heavily in developing their skills, empowering them to succeed and rewarding their contribution.

We are looking for an individual to fill the following position at our Arnprior, ON store.

Manager in Training Please visit www.tscteam.ca for more information and to apply online.

We thank everyone who applies but will only contact those we wish to interview.

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MCCREA’S CLIMATE CARE

Fast Growing Company Requires

Full Time Satellite TV Installers

With support of the Eastern Ontario Development Program, McCrea’s Climate Care is looking to hire 2 youth interns for service and installation of heating and cooling equipment, installation of geothermal heat pumps, mitigation of radon gases.

Candidates will have opportunity to learn several areas of our industry. Candidates must have minimum grade 12 and preferably post secondary program also.

Candidates must be under 30 years of age with a clean driving record and criminal check.

Installer must supply own vehicle, valid driver’s license, tools, ladders, consumables, vehicle insurance, etc. Potential for income between $50,000.00 to $80,000.00 yearly + bonuses.

Evening and weekend shifts required.

For more information please send a resume to Admin@scheelcommunications.com or fax to

Please send resume to barbm@mccreas.net

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No experience necessary.

All training will be supplied.

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Job Title: Online Sales Consultant (O awa) Reports to: Director, Inside/Outside Sales Division: Digital Media Group, Metroland Media Loca on: 80 Colonnade Road, O awa

EMPLOYMENT Local company looking for experienced excavator operator immediately.

Must have residential experience such as basement digs, septic installs, etc.

Please fax resumes to 613-433-3232 or mail to Box I c/o The Renfrew Mercury, 35 Opeongo Road, Renfrew ON K7V 2T2

STORE MANAGER

NURSING COORDINATOR

Visit our webpage at www.renfrewhosp.com to learn more.

HELP WANTED

Renfrew, Ontario Store Manager with a genuine passion for retail and customer service. We are looking for applicants who are interested in working for a company that is tackling challenges presently, most notably a slow local economy, but that has an established presence in its marketplace and a reputation for great value and excellent customer service.

The Store Manager will be a hands-on retail professional – responsible for store operations and the bottom line, in consultation with senior management. The Store Manager will be an advocate of maintaining high company standards and believe in exemplary customer service.

For more detail and instructions as to how to submit and application, see job listing at: www.renfrewhomehardware.com

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Metroland Digital is growing…and fast. Our digital assets include online and mobile versions of over 30 community newspaper sites along with shopping, automo ve, residen al living and classified sites, such as; www.thespec.com, www.flyerland.ca, www.save.ca , www.wheels.ca, and www.mississauga.com. Our services include online ad crea on, digital video produc on, blogging, SEM, content crea on, email marke ng, email acquisi on, reputa on management, social media management and (exhale) performance management.

THE OPPORTUNITY: As an Online Sales Consultant, you will work directly with automo ve dealers in the O awa area. Essen al to this role are strong people skills, crea ve thinking and fantas c rela onship building skills. Your solid knowledge of marke ng & digital will give you a leg up on the compe on. Your ‘listen to understand’ a tude, pa ence and perseverance will assist you in providing the ul mate in customer service and follow through. A proven track record in an outside sales capacity within an Online/Digital environment is a definite asset.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Iden fy and cold call prospects to develop new business.

• Service Automo ve Dealers to maintain and grow territory revenue • Effec vely communicate the features and benefits of our digital assets to our customers and poten al customers • Work through objec ons and overcome obstacles with the goal of superior customer sa sfac on at all mes • Provide feedback on market needs to further expand our digital product offerings • Build and maintain good rela onships with clients and colleagues WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR: • A proven track record working in a sales environment where your role has been to drive revenue • Minimum 5 years of Outside Sales Experience (preference given to those with media/agency experience) • Coachable and open-minded with a willingness to be trained and developed • Posi ve a tude and excellent communica on and crea ve skills • Strong mul tasking skills with a drive for results • Well versed in internet revenue vehicles & trends with an ac ve interest in the digital space • Strong problem solving skills and capacity for strategic thinking • Ability to interact with cross func onal teams, salespeople, senior business people • Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Core Competencies: Drive for Results Customer Focus Ac on Oriented Interpersonal Savvy Business Acumen A en on to Detail WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU: • Opportunity to be part of an exci ng company at the cu ng edge of the media industry • Work for a well-established and respected company that is connected to your communi es • Compe ve compensa on plan and Group RSP • Be part of a company that is commi ed to providing a healthy and safe work environment • We provide individualized career plans and extensive ongoing development opportuni es • We’ve got your health in mind; you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package and a generous vaca on plan If you have a can-do a tude that is completely contagious and thrive in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment... then this is an opportunity for you. Interested candidates are requested to email their resume & salary expecta ons by May 10, 2013 to: malbert@metroland.com. You must include Online Sales Consultant in the subject line of your email.

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Employment Opportunity

DEPUTY CLERK TREASURER

Employers are still desperate to hire key people! If you are struggling to win your next position you need to know all of your options and how to get hired.

Recently Our Career Transition Clients Accepted Key Positions Exec. Director Logistics Counselling Technical Writing Business Mgr Foreign Svc Plant Mgr Arson Investigator Engineering Accounting 3D Design Industrial Sales NFP Specialist Technology Project Mgr Administration

The primary functions of this position are: To coordinate the operations of the Finance Department and provide effective and efficient accounting and financial support to Council and the Clerk-Treasurer; to be knowledgeable of and perform the duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Clerk in the absence of the Clerk-Treasurer; to provide secretarial services to the Emergency Management Committee Water Response Team and other special committees as required as well as occasional onsite support to Drainage Superintendent and Fence Viewers. A detailed Job Description is available at www.admastonbromley.com

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COUNTY OF RENFREW Public Works & Engineering Department

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY With a responsibility for approximately 810 kilometres of road in the County of Renfrew, the mandate of the Public Works & Engineering Department is to administer and manage the public works infrastructure and the 911/Civic Addressing System delivered by the County.

McGRIMMON HOLDINGS

3 bedroom townhouse, 1.5 baths, 2 appliances, unďŹ nished basement, one parking spot. $1058 per month plus utilities.

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

Offering affordable one & two bedroom apartments.

For a viewing and more information call Derek McGrimmon

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APARTMENTS IN SECURE BUILDING s "RIGHT /NE 4WO BEDROOM UNITS WITH FRIDGE STOVE CARPETING THROUGHOUT ELEVATOR

GROUND mOOR LAUNDRY ROOM BALCONIES ON ND RD mOORS WALK OUT PATIO ON GROUND mOOR FREE PARKING WITH OUTDOOR OUTLET s #ENTRAL LOCATION s .EWLY DECORATED 0LEASE RESPECTFULLY NO PETS NO SMOKERS Campbell View & Campbell Place, Robert Street, Arnprior

613-623-7207 for viewing appointment

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The Construction Labourer provides a variety of construction, maintenance and repair services related to County infrastructure with a focus on public safety and convenience.

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Please send your application, including a detailed resume, stating Deputy Clerk Treasurer Position by 4:00 p.m., Friday May 17th, 2013 to:

PART-TIME STUDENT WANTED Seeking high school student for After School Friday Evenings, Saturdays, Holidays and Summer Hours.

Must be reliable, committed, well groomed, and selfmotivated to work in a fast paced environment.

Please drop off resume in person with References to Star-Set Jewellers 125 John Street N Arnprior ON

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$75,000 - 175,000 SALARY RANGE & 7 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE

The Township of Admaston/Bromley is seeking a Deputy Clerk Treasurer who demonstrates the competencies ofAccuracy & Thoroughness, Flexibility/Adaptability, Teamwork, Problem Solving and Development of Self and Others.

We thank you for your interest however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

HELP WANTED

CAREER TRANSITION FOR MANAGERS & PROFESSIONALS

TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY

Township of Admaston/Bromley 477 Stone Road RR 2 Renfrew ON K7V 3Z5 Fax (613) 432-4052 e-mail alouis@admastonbromley.com

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Please send your resume, stating Competition #13-48, by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, May 16, 2013 to: Human Resources, County of Renfrew 9 International Drive, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5 EMAIL: hrinfo@countyofrenfrew.on.ca (in MS Word or pdf format) Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

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ROBILLARD, Thomas Herbert - Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Lakeridge Health Whitby on April 27th 2013 in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Leverta â&#x20AC;&#x153;Bettyâ&#x20AC;?. Loving father of Donna Schryer and Gary Robillard (Shelley). Cherished grandfather of Lori (Keith), Gary Jr. (Louise) and Daniel.

Adoring great grandfather of Alyssa, Aaliyah, Hayley, Cheyenne and Avery.

Dear brother of Blanche Fridgen (late Ray), Jean Webb (Conrad), Mildred â&#x20AC;&#x153;Billyâ&#x20AC;? Hammond (late James) all of Arnprior. Thomas is predeceased by his six brothers; Morris (late Lois), Jack (Marilyn), Wilfred (late Bertha), Eddie, George (late Eileen), Clifford (Shirley) as well as his four sisters Rosemary Julian (late Versal), Edna Anderson (late Reggie), Evelyn Pichette (late Eddie) and Jacqueline Robillard. Tom is fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

In keeping with Tomsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wishes, a private family services will be held. In memory of Tom, donations to The Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com

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Kallies ; Vera Belle Peacefully in Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew, onThursday April 11, 2013. Vera Kallies age 98 years. Beloved wife of the late Alfred Kallies.

Sadly missed by daughter Marlean McFadden and sons Grenville and Ron Kallies.

Predeceased by one sister Shirley (Al) Smith. Loving grandmother of 11 grandchildren and many great grand children.

A graveside service will take place at Rosebank Cemetery on Friday, May 10, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of the Anderson Funeral Home, Renfrew.

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Smith, Wilhelmenia Martha (nee Dittberner) July 5, 1929-April 28, 2013

DODGE : Harvey Joseph Peacefully at home with his sister Mary by his side on Tuesday April 30, 2013. Harvey Dodge age 71 years. Dear brother of Mary Amelia Campbell, Tommy Dodge (Mary) and Clifford Dodge. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and friends. Following Harvey’s wishes Harvey has donated his body to medical research. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of the Anderson Funeral Home, Renfrew.

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VanderWal : Heather Janine Peacefully at home on Monday, April 29, 2013. Heather Slack age 58 years. Beloved wife of the late John VanderWal (January 2010). Loving mother of daughters Angela and Stephanie (Mark). Proud Nana of Rogan and Rourke. Dear daughter of Rev. Reid Slack and the late Eleanor Slack. Loved sister of Sharleen (Kevin) VanWoezik, Mendal Slack (Sue) and Beth (Neal) Bradley.

Heather will also be missed by the VanderWal Family, and many nieces and nephews and friends. Friends may call at the Anderson Funeral Home & Chapel 22 Raglan St.S. Renfrew on Friday 2-4 & 7-9 p.m.

Funeral Service will be held at the Renfrew Christian Reformed Church, on Saturday May 4th at 11:00 a.m.

For those desiring donations to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation or the Bonnechere Manor Foundation would be appreciated.

HARKINS, Laura Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Motherhouse, Pembroke while surrounded by love on Tuesday evening, April 30th, 2013. Laura Aileen Harkins of Arnprior at the age of 94 years. Daughter of the late Archibald Wallace and the late Lila Robertson. Laura was predeceased by her beloved husband, Bill in 1981. Forever loved by her very dear friend, John Stavenow of Cobden. Dearly loved mother of Terry Harkins (Coreen) of Pembroke; Woody Harkins (Linda) of Iroquois Falls and Heather Arnold (Buck) of Kemptville. Cherished and devoted “Gram” of 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Also survived by her sister-in-law, Rita Wallace of Renfrew as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by 4 brothers and 4 sisters. Family and friends were invited to pay their respects at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Friday, May 3rd from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday morning from 10 until 10:45 a.m. A service to honour Laura’s life was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Saturday morning, May 4th at 11 o’clock. Cremation followed.

Interment at Iroquois Falls, Ontario at a later date. In memory of Laura, a donation to The Ottawa Mission or the Sisters of St. Joseph, Pembroke would be appreciated and may be made at the funeral home.

Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

Passed away on April 28, 2013 in her 84th year. Mother of Dalton (Daphne) and Peggy (Bill Rochon). Grandmother of John (Carla Ann), Chad Smith (Tammy Lyn), Crystal-Ann (Christopher) Donnelley and Melody-Lee (Joe) Davieau. Great Grandmother of Cody, Tayia Smith, Megan, Sean, Erika Donnelley, Carly and Billy Davieau.

Best friend of Erling Mortensen. Sister of Helen Deslaurier, Mona (Scootie) Brydges, Doris (Gordon) Forsyth, Betty (Barrie) Ross, Dorothy (Ralph) Handfield, brothers Jimmie Dittburner and Robert (Doreen) Dittburner.

Predeceased by sister Arlene and brother Gordon. Aunt to many nieces and nephews. Friends may attend a Memorial Service for Wila on Saturday May 11th 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at Haley United Church. For those desiring donations to Hospice Renfrew or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of the Anderson

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Smith, Dorothy

(nee MacCullouch) passed away peacefully in Oakville on April 29, 2013.

HUNT, LOIS, R.N. Peacefully at Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Sunday April 28, 2013, Lois, beloved wife of Donald Hunt. Daughter of the late Michael and Eileen McNulty, Mt. St. Patrick. Pre-deceased by brothers Mickey, Jimmy and sister Anita. Lois is lovingly remembered by her many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

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

Thursday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick’s Church, Mt. St. Patrick, Thursday May 2nd at 10:30 a.m.

Interment Holy Well Cemetery. In memory of Lois, donations to Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation or Hospice Renfrew would be appreciated.

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

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Dorothy will be sorely missed by her sons William “Bill” and Ronald “Ron” and her daughter in law Eva. She was the proud Grammy of Travis and Adam. Predeceased by her beloved son George(2005). Dorothy was a self-made woman; a single parent raising 3 boys while completing her CMA designation. A passionate advocate of women’s issues and tireless volunteer with many organizations including the Soroptimist Club and the Oakville Christian Women’s Club. Anyone who knew Dorothy remembers her as a caring woman, who accepted people as they were and always seemed to put others before herself. Special thanks to Kerry for the tireless love and care offered during the last few weeks, and to the staff at CCAC for their support.

Friends and family were received on Wednesday May 1st from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the Oakview Funeral Home 56 Lakeshore Rd. W.(1 Block east of Kerr St.). A funeral service took place in the Oakview Chapel On Thursday May 2nd at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Thomsonhill Cemetery in Renfrew Ontario on Sunday June 9th at 11 a.m. Donations in memory of Dorothy to Ian Anderson House or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Online condolences may be offered at www.oakviewfuneral.ca

MacFarlane, Helen Francis (Nee Marple) Passed away peacefully at Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew, Ontario on Sunday, April 28, 2013 in her 75th year.

Predeceased by her husband Bryan MacFarlane. Beloved mother of Douglas (Connie), Diana, Brenda (Clayton), Barry and Derek. Loving grandmother of Jennifer, Kimberly, Gabrielle, Raphael, Isabelle, Katrina, Jasmine, Brittany, Scott, Miranda, Austin, Alyssa & Daniel.

Dear great grandmother of Nathanial, Nila, Nolen, Nicholas, Niaya and Xavier.

Helen was predeceased by her parents Norman and Agnes Marple, sister Yvonne and brothers Mel and Gary. Survived by siblings Marie, Norman, Linda & Robert. A private service will be held in North Bay at a later date followed by interment in Kirkland Lake this summer.

In memory of Helen donations to the Bonnechere Manor Foundation (www.bonnecheremanorfoundation. com) or the charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Anderson Funeral Home & Chapel, Renfrew. Donations and Condolences may also be made at www.andersonfuneralhome.ca.

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McGREGOR, Jim (Teacher ADHS 1965 – 1994)

Peacefully at Hospice Renfrew while surrounded by family on Tuesday evening, April 30th, 2013. James Harold “Jim” McGregor of Arnprior at the age of 74 years.

Son of the late Errol and Willo (nee McIntyre) McGregor. Beloved husband and best friend of Beth (nee Eady). Cherished “Dad” of Rachel McGregor (Chris Lauzon) of Horton and Angela McGregor (Todd Stewart) of Renfrew. Dear brother of Stewart (Laurianna) of Peterborough; Roy (late Melba) of Ottawa and Dorothy McGihon (late Del) of Cobden.

Predeceased by brothers: Les, Gordon and Alex (late Marjorie) and a sister: Jean Stewart (late Keith). Loving “Poppa” of Willow, Jack, Isaac, Cohen, and Grayson. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Jim enjoyed life to the fullest. He was a teacher, coach, golfer, and a great story teller.

Most importantly he will be remembered for his unwavering sense of right and fairness; his kindness and generosity and his amazing sense of humour. All are invited to join family and friends at the Arnprior and District High School Gymnasium where a service to honour and celebrate Jim’s life will be conducted on Sunday afternoon, June 2nd at 2 o’clock. A reception will follow at the Arnprior Golf Club, Sand Point. In memory of Jim, a donation to Hospice Renfrew would be most appreciated by his family and may be left at the funeral home. Entrusted to the care and direction of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.

Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

Murdoch, Lorna Mayburn (nee Campbell) July 24, 1934—April 30, 2013 The passing of Lorna Mayburn Murdoch (nee Campbell) came with all the grace and beauty with which she lived, on the evening of Tuesday April 30th, 2013. Beloved wife and lifelong partner of Jack “Chip” Murdoch; cherished Mom of Wade (March 8, 2011), Tanya (Shawn) and John (Karen). Granny will be deeply missed by her precious grandchildren Grace, Campbell and Duncan and their Mom, Brenda. Survived by her dear sisters Lillian (late Clyde McCulloch) and Glenda (late Joe Lannigan); predeceased by her parents Jack and Bertha (nee Hanson) Campbell and brothers Claude Campbell (late Luella Legree) and Boyd Campbell (late Waveny McEwen). Special Aunt to Hal Campbell and the late Connie Glassford, Bruce Campbell, Donna Fraser and the late Clark Campbell, Brian Campbell and Bryson Lannigan. Lovingly remembered and held close to the hearts of the Murdoch family.

The lives of all who were privileged to know this inspiring Lady have been uniquely touched by her warmth, kindness and strength of spirit; with her passing these lives are forever altered.

A Memorial Service celebrating Lorna’s life will be held at 2 o’clock on Sunday May 12th 2013, Mother’s Day, at St. Andrew’s United Church, White Lake Village. Please join with us to remember this very special woman who was Mother to many, and Friend to all.

For those who wish to honour Lorna’s memory with a charitable donation, please consider the Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation.

A Mother’s embrace lasts long after she lets go Arrangements by The Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N. Arnprior 613-623-2538 Condolences / Tributes / Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca

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EDUCATION ABBY HALL Jaguar Journal

SJHS preparing for a new Dominican Republic mission Every year, the Dominican Republic Experience (DRE) team passes on the torch to a new group of applicants.

This past Wednesday, the selection process for interested students began.

By Wednesday of next week, the members of the 2014 DRE team will have been selected and will start on this life changing, yearlong journey.

The DRE is a mission trip to the town of Yamasà in the Dominican Republic.

Students and staff from St. Josephʼs and Bishop Smith High School in Pembroke bring friendship kits filled with food, medical supplies, open hearts and a generous attitude to those in need.

The DRE team travels to the Dominican in February of each year, but the fundraising happens year round.

This journey to help the people of Yamasà started back in 1989.

Throughout the past few decades, it has developed into an important social justice initiative of the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board.

Although the students pay their own way to travel to Yamasà, there is great support from local parishes and Catholic community groups help to fund the experience as well.

The DRE team also raises money through bake sales, jewellery sales and many other ventures.

For students on the DRE team, the year begins with a family information night at Bishop Smith High School in June.

In the new school year, the team will begin fundraising activities, attend lunch time meetings, parishes and the community and take basic Spanish lessons.

There are also two overnight retreats for the team, one before the trip and one after.

In mid-February, the team flies down after a family send-off gathering,

and return approximately one week later.

Once they return, they are fully aware of their responsibility to share this message and mission with others by giving presentations and spreading the word of the wonderful people of the Dominican Republic.

Students in Grades 10 and 11 are eligible to apply.

The application includes a brief essay based on volunteer work and motivation to participate in the journey to the D.R. Last yearʼs mission team will guide and help the 2014 selected applicants as they learn about the people and their roles and responsibilities while visiting.

Every student who has returned from the Dominican has a story to tell and every student has changed in a positive way that benefits those around them.

A mission trip is life changing and beneficial, not only for our friends who live in the Dominican, but for the Canadian students who visit.

Experiencing a new culture and learning how to give generously is one of the best ways to teach what it means to be a global citizen.

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St. Joseph’s High School presents The Sound of Music Following their annual tradition of entertaining the community with a spectacular production, St. Josephʼs Catholic High School is excited to present this yearʼs musical, The Sound of Music. The show will be presented at 7 p.m. on May 14, 16, 17 and 18.

This highly-popular musical will feature a cast of 28 students, ranging from grades 8 through 12.

Many more students will be assisting backstage with sound, lights, hair and makeup, as well as managing set, costume, and prop changes.

In addition, students from St. Joeʼs art, media and tech classes have been helping out with the design, painting and construction of the set and props.

Producer/director Jordan deBruyn is especially pleased to have several volunteers from the community and alumni return to donate their time to this project, with elaborate costumes, finely detailed sets, and stunning painted backdrops.

In addition to long-time musical director Kevin McSheffrey, St. Joeʼs is fortunate to have the choreography skills of Krista Rosien.

McSheffrey remarked, “itʼs fantastic to watch Krista work with the students. She has choreographed the dance numbers to perfection, and the cast is delighted with the visual spectacle she has created. Itʼs just a lot of fun to watch!”

Proceeds of the show will go towards providing further opportunities for students to engage in the performing arts.

Tickets are $10, and are available at Breenʼs Insurance, Aikenheadʼs Drugstore, and St. Josephʼs high school office, or can be purchased at the door that evening.

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Renfrew Collegiate explores innovative programming Every year, schools attempt to offer new programs in hopes of attracting curious students and giving existing students the opportunities to explore new realms of education.

Next year, Renfrew Collegiate Institute is proud to introduce two new programs that it will offer to its students.

It has been proven that students who are more engaged and enjoy school, attend more often and have a higher average.

ICE PROGRAM

Our school has since created ICE, or Innovative Curriculum Engagement Program, to respond to this need. This program will be offered for Grade 9 students who love ice sports such as hockey, ringette, curling, and figure skating.

This program will allow them an interactive way to obtain their physical education credit while specializing in the sport they enjoy.

Not only will they focus on that one sport, they will also study coaching, refereeing, and exploring the exceptional role that volunteers play in the delivery of these sports in a smaller community, such as ours.

As long as interest for this program stays high, it looks as if it will be a halfday, two-credit program that will be offered for interested students.

The second new program that will be offered

here at RCI is CARE (Connected, Active, Reliant and Engaged).

12 PROVINCE-WIDE

Only 12 schools, across Ontario, were chosen to receive funds to support an innovative program, and Renfrew Collegiate was one of these schools. This is a program that will meet the specific needs of students who are in the care of Family and Childrenʼs Services or are receiving CAS support.

Students will spend half of the day together, every day, from September to June and earn four credits.

At the same time, though, students in the program will be able to talk to teachers and a counsellor about any issues going on in their lives that might be interfering with their ability to learn.

This will be very beneficial for children who need to talk to an adult they know they are able to trust, and to build skills with others who have the same needs.

RCI is very excited about being able to offer these two new fantastic programs next year. On another note, please remember to come to RCIʼs Relay for Life Spaghetti Dinner to be held in the cafeteria on Saturday, May 11 from 4 to 7 p.m.

The committee invites you to bring your Mom out for an early Motherʼs Day dinner in support of a great cause.

Renfrew Collegiate Institute was right in the thick of National We Day celebrations that attracted 4,000 inspired students to Gatineauʼs Robert Guertin Centre last week.

The Monday, April 29 extravaganza featured a star-studded lineup of speakers and performers, among them Martin Sheen, Shawn Desman and Kardinal Offishall.

“We are not asked to do great things, we are asked to do all things with greater care,” said Sheen.

Some of the other speakers were Frank OʼDea, who pulled himself out of poverty to cofound Second Cup Café; Sam Earle, Annie Clark and Jacob Neayem from Degrassi; filmmaker-biologist Rob Stewart who stressed the importance of preserving our environment; and double-lung transplant recipient Helene Campbell.

The event is an initiative of international charity and educational partner Free the Children, which was founded by Canadians Craig and Marc Kielburger.

Tickets canʼt be bought to National We Day; they have to be earned by making a commitment to take one local and one global action throughout the year as part of the We Act program. The We Act program supports students and educators with free educational resources, student-led campaigns and support materials to help turn inspiration into sustainable change.

Last weekʼs We Day participants included RCIʼs contingent of teachers Mike Wright, Liz Wright and Samantha Noack, and 19 students.

For RCI student-participants Courtney Stafford, Catherine Penney and Amanda Tubman are concerned, participation with Free the Children activities has been life-changing.

All three attended We Day, while Tubman was also a speaker at the lead-up event, the April 29 evening of champions at Lord Elgin Hotel. A fellow

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Taking in the National We Day activities, from left, are Renfrew County District School Board superintendent Dennis Jenkins, RCI students Catherine Penney and Courtney Stafford, Opeongo High School grad Erika Jenkins, Free the Children co-founder Marc Kielburger, and teacher Liz Wright, student Amanda Tubman and teacher Mike Wright of RCI.

Renfrew Collegiate Institute students Amanda Tubman, left, and Courtney Stafford hoist their sign at National We Day. speaker was Spencer West, who lost his legs at age five but went on to climb Mount Kilimanjaro on his hands last June.

RCIʼs connection to Free the Children has included fundraising for projects in Kenya, which Tubman and several RCI students visited last year.

“We went there as a group of kids from high school, but we left as a family,” said Tubman.

The Kenyans are so much poorer, but remain grateful for what they have and happy, said Penney.

“Itʼs not just about people who travelled to Kenya, but about people who make a difference and stand up to make a difference,” said Penney of her involvement with Free the Chil-

dren.

Penney was also among We Dayʼs breakfast panelists.

Speaking about RCIʼs visit to Kenya, where RCI students helped build the foundation for one classroom, she said the biggest impact on her is still happening.

“Itʼs when I speak out in front of a large crowd, like Iʼm doing at the moment,” she told the panel. “This is a skill I would never have had the courage to develop without the help of Free the Children and my trip to Kenya. Free the Children taught me confidence and to think beyond my town, my province and my country. To think about the world we live in.”

Tubman spoke about RCIʼs

Free the Children activities during the evening of champions mocktail April 28, when she presented $5,000 from RCI for a water project in the Kenya community of Ossenetoi.

“We always talk about how people found themselves in Kenya, but I totally lost myself in Kenya,” said Tubman.

After seeing the poverty and the opportunity to create change, Tubman, 16, said she originally hoped to study medicine and work in her hometown of Renfrew. But now thatʼs just part of her vision.

“Thatʼs not enough now,” she told The Mercury. “Once youʼre exposed to something like that, and know how important it is to expand your horizons and be part of global change, you canʼt go back.”

Returning from Kenya last year, Stafford remembers chastising her older sister for letting the tap run, all because she knew that the Kenyans sheʼd just visited had only a mud pond as a water source.

This summer, Stafford will attend the Free the Childrenʼs Me to Weʼs Take Action Camp in Bethany Hills, Ont. “We felt so guilty because we have so much, while our friends in Kenya have so little,” said Tubman. “But youʼre not going to make any lasting difference if the deciding factor is guilt.”

Motivators for getting involved with We Day and Free the Children activities are RCI teachers Liz and Mike Wright.

Students Stafford, Penney and Tubman say they have each been motivated by the Wrightsʼ teaching style and attitude to become conscientious participants in the Free the Children programming.

“Empowering students through social justice is one of my passions,” said Mr. Wright.

“I love to see the smile on studentsʼ faces when they see what they have done benefitted another person.”

Renfrew County schools at National We Day included Opeongo High School and Admaston Public School.

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-224-3330, 613-432-6689 E-mail: E-mail:news@yourkanata.com peter.clark@metroland.com

MAY 10 Take a musical trip through the Valley with the Valley Harmonizers and Sound Evolution at the 10th annual Barbershop Cabaret 7 p.m. at the Presbyterian Kirk Hall. Refreshments by the Ladies’ Aid. Tickets $15 available from members and Aikenhead’s Drug Store.

Renfrew Freemasons luncheon 12 noon at Rocky Mountain House Restaurant. Gentlemen interested in learning about freemasonry are invited. Wives and girlfriends are welcome. For more information, contact Barry Sansom at 613-433-9038.

MAY 11 Spaghetti dinner at RCI cafeteria in support of Relay for Life, 4 to 7 p.m., $10 adults, $5 kids under 10. Bring mom out for Mother’s Day dinner.

Wing. Over 50 exhibitors.

Fundraising for the Bernadette McCann House. First 100 ladies receive a free gift. Free admission. Call 613-801-1295 or visit www.RenfrewWomensShow. com for information.

Celebrate mothers and all they do. Mother’s Day Tea from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Admaston-Bromley Public Library in Douglas. Kids and their moms, grandmothers, aunts or other special ladies are invited. RSVP by calling the library at 613 6492576, emailing info@admastonbromleylibrary.com, or leaving a message on its Facebook page.

The Eganville & Area Horticultural Society’s annual plant sale and bazaar: Great prices on plants, baking, crafts, and trinkets and treasures. Raffle items. Tea and coffee available while you browse for a Mother’s Day treat. At St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Eganville from 9 to 11 a.m.

Linens & Lace Mother’s Day Tea, 1 to 3 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Church Hall. Proceeds divided between Physician Recruitment fundraising and OLF CWL.

Gotta A Uke? Renfrew Uke Group (RUG) Jam Session at the Rocky Mountain House. Regular RUG jams are free and held on the second Tuesday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. Meal, snacks and drinks anytime after 5:30 p.m. Casual, fun group of Ukulele players of all skill levels.

Visit www.RenfrewUkeGroup.ca for more information.

Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home Support and the Canadian Hearing Society are holding a free Hearing Screening clinic at the Home Support office from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call the office at 613-432-7691 to book your appointment.

General annual general meeting for Cobden Union Cemetery at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Cobden at 7 p.m.

Celebrate Bike Month. Cyclists from Renfrew and area are invited to meet at the Rotary Splash Pad at Ma-Te-Way Park at 6:30 p.m. for a group road ride around the area. Distances and destinations will be decided by the group. Celebrate Bike Month. Contact the recreation centre 613-432-3131.

SJCHS MUSICAL Now open, Renfrew Farmers Market at the Renfrew Fairgrounds, 7 a.m. to noon.

The Carp Agricultural Society kicks off its 150th anniversary with a barn dance, featuring The Ryans with Gail Gavan on from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. $20 per person, light lunch. Call 613839-2172.

Renfrew Baptist Church’s annual indoor yard sale from 8 a.m. to noon. Variety of items and baking.

Renfrew County Fiddlers dance at the Renfrew Legion from 8 p.m. to midnight.

Free breakfast at Perretton Church building on Beachburg Road 8:30 a.m. to noon. Bring mom. 613-582-7127

MAY 11 AND 12 On Saturday, May 11 at 7 p.m., and Sunday, May 12 at 1:30 p.m., a County Opry Show & Dance will be held at Ma-TeWay Park on the icepad. Tickets $15 at Aikenhead’s, Barry Breen Insurance and Valley Heritage Radio and at the door. Doors open one hour before show time. Proceeds to Renfrew Victoria Hospital for their Healing Garden project.

MAY 12 Craft/bake sale at the Arnprior Mall from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in memory of Katrina Lyman.

Funds go to two high school scholarships.

Mother’s Day farmers breakfast at Cobden Agricultural Hall, 8 to 11 a.m. Adults $7, Children $5.

In support of the Cobden Fair Heavy Horse Show.

TLC Euchre at AFAC Wing, 1 p.m. in the Roundel Lounge. $8, no partner needed. Snack at half time. Last of the season.

Call 613-432-4485.

MAY 13,14,15

Renfrew Women’s Show, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the AFAC

MAY 14

Guest speaker Michael Penfold from Bicester, England at Perretton Church building, Beachburg Rd., 7:30 each night

St. Joseph’s Catholic High School presents The Sound of Music on May 14, 16, 17 and 18 at 7 p.m., a story of struggle and triumph that is entertaining, humorous and appropriate for all ages.

Tickets 10 at Aikenhead’s Drug Store, Barry Breen Insurance, SJCHS front office and at the door. Proceeds support St. Joseph’s High School performing arts program.

COMMUNITY GARDEN If you or your family are interested in gardening this year but do not have a location, the Renfrew Parks and Recreation Department has the solution.

The Oddfellows Park Community Garden has spaces available for residents to grow their own fruits and vegetables. There is no cost to be part of the garden group. Contact Jo-anne Caldwell at jcaldwell@town. renfrew.on.ca or 613-432-3131.

MAY 15 Blood donor clinic at the Cobden Agricultural Hall from 2 to 4 p.m., and 5:30 to 7:30 p.m..

Call 1-888-2DONATE to make an appointment.

County of Renfrew Paramedics monthly wellness clinic at the Renfrew Recreation Centre.

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MAY 24 Renfrew County Fiddlers dance at the Cobden Legion, 8 p.m. to midnight.

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MAY 16 Lady of Fatima Catholic School fun fair 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Games, giant obstacle course, bouncy castle, food, entertainment and silent auction.

MAY 17 Benefit dance for 20-month old Zachary Quackenbush at the Renfrew Legion at 8 p.m. Zachary has been diagnosed with a brain tumour. Dance tickets are $8 and are available at the door.

Anyone willing to help with food donations or door prizes would be greatly appreciated.

Contact Laura Warren at 613717-3959 or Sheila Riopelle at 613-570-9892.

Celebrate Bike Month.

Cyclists invited to Rotary Splash Pad, Ma-Te-Way Park 6:30 p.m. for group road ride. Distances, destinations decided by group.

Call 613-432-3131.

RENFREW BRANCH

ENTERTAINMENT FRIDAY MAY 10 8PM – 12AM

PALLEN COUNTRY SATURDAY MAY 11 3PM – 7PM BOOT HILL SAINTS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

EVERYONE WELCOME

"Remember Red Fridays!"

Check out our *NEW* webpage at renfrewlegionbr148.ca to keep up with our current events Legion Ladies Auxiliary Catering and Hall Rentals Call 613-432-6450

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Ladies Auxiliary soup & sandwich, tea or coffee $4, dessert $1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Renfrew Legion. Take-out 613432-2329.

MAY 18 Dart tournament at Renfrew Legion, two ladies and one man per teams. Registration 9 to 9:30 a.m. Play at 10 a.m. $30 a team.

Prizes based on number of teams. Call Rose 613-281-0569.

Plant and bake sale fundraiser at Eganville Seniors Centre, Donations of baking and plants appreciated. Doors open at 8 a.m. BBQ. 613-628-2354.

Yard and bake sale at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, Crawford Street, Cobden, 8 a.m. to noon.

Admaston-Bromley Public Library yard-plant-book sale 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bake sale, barbecue, and balloons. For $15 you can book a table and sell your own items. For details or to donate, call library at 613 6492576, Ellen Milosek at 649-2675 or Lynn Agnew at 649-2355. All proceeds to the library.

MAY 19 RVH Fundraiser: Come celebrate Barbara Symington’s 80th birthday party and dance to the great tunes by Southpaw and Dandee Music from 2 to 5 p.m. at Renfrew Legion. Best wishes only. Donations to RVH Founda-

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WING WEEKLY

Lounge Entertainment Friday May 17

Come out and enjoy an evening of great music by “ The DEBENHAMS “ 7 - 11 :00 P.M. EVERYONE WELCOME!!

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