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By all accounts, it was a packed house at the Calabogie Community Centre April 27 as Marie Buscomb was presented two prestigious volunteer awards. Renfrew County Warden Jennifer Murphy presented the Warden's Community Volunteer Award and the Governor General's Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers was presented by Greater Madawaska Mayor Brian Hunt on behalf of the Governor General of Canada.

"These awards are given to recognize individuals who contribute to their community and selflessly offer their time and effort," said Mayor Hunt. "Our township is blessed with many great volunteers and they are the backbone of rural municipalities. It was an honour to be afforded the opportunity to present two prestigious awards to Marie, one of our township's greatest volunteers."

Buscomb is well-known in Calabogie and area for her tireless efforts on a number of fronts, including as the driving force behind the Calabogie Community Christmas Concert, as well as for her work on Canada Day celebrations, the Barnet Park Committee and on other community groups.

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RENFREW, NEIGHBOURS TO OPEN SERVICE-SHARING TALKS JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com Renfrew county municipalities are being warned to come up with cost efficiencies and service-sharing ideas or face having to significantly hike taxes or reduce services starting next year.

As a result, representatives from Renfrew, Admaston/Bromley, Horton and Greater Madawaska will meet in the near future to discuss possible sharing of staff and supplies.

Additionally, a meeting of all 17 Renfrew county municipalities to discuss efficiencies - as suggested by Bonnechere Valley will likely be held later this year, although some representatives are doubtful that such a large group will be able to agree on anything substantial. Even Renfrew's neighbours, while agreeing to meet, are playing down expectations.

"Nothing may come out of it, or we may find areas that can save us money," said Horton Mayor Dave Bennett. Horton realizes that it will always be linked to Renfrew, as the town can provide services it can't, he noted.

As for the meeting with 16 other municipalities, "they're too diverse" to expect much, he said.

Agreeing that municipalities are facing an "enormous challenge" when it comes to money matters, Admaston/Bromley Mayor Michael Donohue said histownship is willing to explore all avenues in the effort to find effi-

THE ISSUE: RENFREW COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES ARE PREPARING TO DISCUSS EFFICIENCIES LOCAL IMPACT: RESIDENTS COULD FACE TAX HIKES OR REDUCED SERVICES IF TOWNS AND TOWNSHIPS ARE UNABLE TO COME UP WITH IDEAS ON HOW TO SHARE STAFF AND SUPPLIES Torstar file photo Michael Donohue warns going too far in sharing services could make it harder for ratepayers to access them and affect local economic development. ciencies.

However, he sounded a note of caution, stressing that councils need to be sensitive to implications of sharing services. Changes that make it more difficult for ratepayers to access services and disadvantage local suppliers wouldn't make sense, he said.

"On one hand, the government is encouraging us to promote economic development in our townships ... but centralization could do the opposite," he said.

Greater Madawaska Mayor Brian Hunt suggested that meet-

ings focus on specific themes, so elected representatives could include staff with expertise on each topic. But first, mayors have to make sure their councils are "buying in" to the process, he said.

"We have to be serious about this," said Renfrew Reeve Peter Emon, who raised the issue at Renfrew council's meeting April 24 and Renfrew County council's session on the same day. "The province wants municipalities to make responsible and substantive efforts to reduce costs."

He said that if municipalities think of using the 'modernization' money given them by the province to "build a shanty to put their steamer in," they'll be in for a rude shock.

The province will be "very

watchful" of how the money is spent and is expecting to hear about 'success stories' from municipalities about streamlining operations and working with neighbours, he said.

He suggested that Renfrew and its three closest neighbours could discuss a variety of services - from administrative duties and information technology (IT) to a fire master plan and telephone-answering.

"There are some very bright people in all four municipalities. I'm sure they could all come up with ideas."

Renfrew Mayor Don Eady said that the first meeting should be a "feeling-out" to see how the others view the process; perhaps other townships and Arnprior could eventually be invited to the table, he said.

Emon said that the Bonnechere Valley meeting proposal for all 17 county municipalities won't be productive unless an agenda with a few specific topics is set to kick-start the conversation. He recommended the focus be on trucks, paper, finances and IT. Warden Jennifer Murphy suggested that gathering be discussed again in June after some smaller, lower-tier meetings are held.

She noted that municipalities can share ideas as well as services. "If one municipality is doing something very well, the others can learn from it," she said.

STORY BEHIND THE STORY: With the recent announcement municipalities would receive one-time provincial efficiency funding and could face future funding cuts, local politicians and staff are getting ready to have a look at where savings could be found.

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GREATER MADAWASKA MAN KILLED IN ATV COLLISION

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A Greater Madawaska man was killed in an ATV collision in North Frontenac Township on Saturday, May 11, OPP report.

Shortly before 11 a.m. on that day, officers from the Frontenac detachment of the OPP responded to a report of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) collision on Hunt Camp Lane in North Frontenac Township.

Police say the collision happened during an organized group event, with riders travelling between Norcan Lake and Ompah.

The man driving the ATV was travelling southbound, left the roadway and entered the ditch.

Renfrew County Paramedics and Madawaska Valley Firefighters were on scene when police arrived.

The man, identified as Richard Culligan, 57 of Greater Madawaska Township, was pronounced deceased at the scene.OPP traffic collision investigators attended the scene and the collision remains under investigation.

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STORYLAND, FORESTERS FALLS ROADS IN FOR REPAVING JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com Renfrew County council has given the green light to repave sections of Storyland and Foresters Falls roads.

The approvals, made at council's April 24 meeting, will cost the county close to $600,000.

The Storyland Road rehabilitation will be tackled in conjunction with Ontario Ministry of Transportation repaving of the High-

way 17 intersection, including the entrances. The ministry had suggested the work be done by joint contract.

The county agreed and will upgrade Storyland Road (County Road 4) from the highway to Eady Road.

Council was told the section "severely deteriorated" this winter. It will be the first stage of a process to be completed with a second lift of asphalt in 2021. The first phase this year, stabilization of the road and the first

lift, will cost the county about $160,000.

Council also approved the low bid of $453,617 by Petawawa's H & H Construction to rehabilitate 2.6 kilometres of Foresters Falls Road from Highway 17 to Marjorie Street. The low tender came in about $11,000 under budget.

Council also approved a contract to replace the Osceola Culvert on Micksburg Road to low bidder R.G.T. Clouthier of Pembroke for $384,521.

RENFREW DOWNTOWN RESTAURANTS FACE NEW PATIO RULES JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com Renfrew is updating its outdoor patio bylaw to ensure they complement changes to main street.

Development and works committee chair Mike Cou-

las said the town is likely to "feel the heat" from some businesses not happy with the new guidelines. However, the town is working with them to ensure the patios are feasible "but still look nice," he said. The bylaw requires establishments to construct

patios based on set specifications that would "complement the newly reconstructed downtown area."

The committee recommended a phased-in approach to ease the financial burden the new rules placed on the hospitality industry.

SHIPPING CONTAINER BAN FOES SPEAK UP AT CALABOGIE HEARING JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com About 20 residents showed up April 15 to speak against a proposal by Greater Madawaska to ban any new shipping containers in three residential zones in the township.

No one at the public hearing spoke in favour of the plan. However, it was noted there were written submissions received on both sides of the issue. Several speakers asked why the township wanted to impose the ban in the residential 1, rural residential and limited service residential zones. "It's not us that's doing this," said Mayor Brian Hunt. "We're just responding to public requests to consider it."

Noting he had no idea how many containers were in the township, he stressed council had not made a deci-

sion on the matter. It is holding the hearing to receive the public input, he said, thanking those in attendance for sharing their views.

He pointed out there is no plan to ban the containers in rural, commercial and industrial areas. However, he said council has received "a number of concerns" about the containers being eyesores in built-up areas. If property owners already have a container with a valid building permit, it should be grandfathered in and not subject to the ban, he said. A speaker suggested the ban was unnecessary because the township controls their use through the buildingpermit process. Others suggested forcing people to take out building permits for even the larger units was overkill.

Asked if a shipping container turned into a home would be banned under the

proposed bylaw, township planner Luke Desjardins said no, because it would longer be an accessory structure. A speaker questioned why the township is worried about shipping containers when it does little about residents with front yards full of junker cars.

Another speaker suggested the township should be careful when limiting their use because they are valuable for storage as extreme weather incidents such as ice storms and tornadoes become more common. One speaker suggested the township had authority over only municipal land and couldn't legally designate anything on private property.

However, Desjardins disagreed, citing Section 34.1 of the Ontario Planning Act. "Very few municipalities in Ontario have no zoning regulations," he said. Desjardins will go over the written and spoken submissions and compile a report to council, which will make a decision at a future meeting.

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FLOOD VICTIMS RAISE CONCERNS AT RENFREW TOWN HALL MEETING JONATHAN MULVIHILL jmulvihill@metroland.com What was supposed to be an information session on flood recovery turned into an outcry for prevention of future floods.

The County of Renfrew hosted a Public Town Hall Meeting at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre on May 13 that drew about 100 people, including some residents who raised concerns about what could be done for future crises. A state of emergency declaration has been in place in the county since April 28.

There were some in the crowd who were more concerned what measures will be taken to prevent flooding from happening again. The residents called for an independent public inquiry to see what can be done to control water levels throughout the Ottawa River watershed, so that release from the Northern dams doesn't bottleneck on the Ottawa River over the stretch between Pembroke and Arnprior.

Renfrew County Warden Jennifer Murphy told the crowd that while the residents' concerns were warranted, their main focus right now should be to get through the current disaster and recovery.

White Lake resident Rick Armishaw was in attendance when he heard this, and spoke up, saying while the panel was

making good points on recovery, they needed to listen to what the residents were saying.

"I appreciate all the information that has been given here today by the officials," he told the panel. "However, there needs to be a connect between what the residents want to know and what you are telling us. The province may have some of the answers, but I think the people want to hear those answers from our local elected officials."

Armishaw said he has a few neighbours who have been severely affected by the flood, and has spent lots of time helping them with recovery and building barriers.

The information session highlighted the many services available to those affected by the flood. The speakers provided briefings on the history of this year's flood, which began in mid-April, as well as sharing hygienic and health-related tips to keep in mind during recovery.

Community volunteer and panel member Fred Blackstein, who assisted with the 1998 ice storm that resulted in at least 30 casualties, compared the storm with the current flooding.

"While there haven't been as many seriously injured during the flood, it can still be just as damaging as the ice storm," he said. "While back in 1998 there were tree branches snapped, roofs blown away and base-

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Warden Murphy expressed her condolences to everyone affected by this natural disaster.

"From the bottom of my heart, I am very sorry for those of you who are going through

this," she said. "We are not out of this yet, but we are hopeful it will end soon."

Cheryl Gallant, MP for Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke told the crowd that while the crisis could last several weeks, there will be moments where residents can catch their breath and reinforce their residences from any further damage.

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CALABOGIE TORNADO VICTIMS GET TRAILER REPRIEVE JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com Greater Madawaska council has approved an exemption to allow two tornado victims to set up a travel trailer to live in at their relative's while their house is being rebuilt.

Council is allowing Charles Gay and Kendell Moran to live in the trailer at a sister-in-law's property in the township. Their home at 71 Partridge Dr. in

Calabogie was damaged so severely in last September's tornado that it will have be demolished and rebuilt.

Council approved the temporary arrangement at its April 15 meeting, noting the special circumstances.

The bylaw allows for the couple to situate the trailer temporarily on their own property, but Gay explained as he works shifts it would be difficult to get proper sleep so close to the

construction. Placing the trailer in a campground near summer vacationers would also be too noisy, he suggested.

"Since the tornado, this has been an extremely difficult experience with living arrangements, insurance, engineers, etc.," the couple wrote to the township in making the request.

After checking to see if there were any possible concerns, council agreed to allow the trailer to be situ-

HORTON, GREATER MADAWASKA SEEK TO UPLOAD ROADS TO COUNTY JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com Horton and Greater Madawaska are preparing to ask Renfrew County to take over four of their roads.

Horton council has long argued that as Lime Kiln Road connects Highway 17 and Burnstown Road, it should be viewed as a connector.

Therefore, Renfrew County should assume responsibility for it.

Council will take a bit more time in "getting its ducks in a row" before making the official request.

It was noted it might be difficult to come up with an accurate traffic count on the road this summer as Lime Kiln is expected to be busy when Burnstown Road is being reconstructed between Pucker Street and Confusion Corner.

Meanwhile, Greater Madawaska is intending to upgrade Ferguson Lake

Road, hopefully with the help of an infrastructure grant, to bring it up to a standard so the county will consider taking it over.

The township would like to see the county take over the full connecting link between Highway 132 and Centennial Lake Road (County Road 65).

That would mean the county taking over Mount St. Patrick and Flat roads as well as a stretch of Kennelly Road.

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ated at the relative's from May 1 to Sept. 17, when the new house is scheduled to be completed. The tornado went through with such force the home's foundation shifted, giving the owners little choice but to demolish it and rebuild.

Several other homes on the street also faced major repairs.

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The arrival of warmer weather brings with it increased traffic on our roads as people hit the highways after a long winter.

Canada Road Safety Week, May 14-20, is a good opportunity to have a look at the numbers and consider ways to improve the situation for everyone.

The campaign is part of the broader Canada's Road Safety Strategy 2025, which aims to make Canada's roads the safest in the world.

So far this year, 58 people have died on Ontario Provincial Police-patrolled roads.

Speed, alcohol/drugs, inattentive driving and lack of seatbelt use are linked to almost half (45 per cent) of the deaths.

There were 97 road fatalities this time last year, with more than half (53 per cent) of the deaths linked to - Thomas Carrique, these same causal factors.

And while police are OPP Commissioner relieved to see a significant decrease in preventable road fatalities, they caution that poor behaviours on the road can easily tip the scales in the wrong direction.

In 2018, more than half of the 332 deaths on OPP-patrolled roads were attributed to speed, alcohol/drugs, inattentive driving and lack of seatbelt use.

Canada Road Safety Week is an annual enforcement and education-driven initiative led by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police. The campaign aims to increase public compliance with safe driving and reduce injuries and save lives on our roads.

This week and always, OPP officers will be highly visible in their efforts to keep roads safe, but they are hoping to see road users achieve this goal on their own rather than through enforcement.

"Canada Road Safety Week is an effective traffic enforcement initiative, however it is only part of the solution to saving lives. It is important that everyone take responsibility to ensure safety on our roads. Make a commitment to obey speed limits, wear your seatbelt and never drive while impaired by alcohol or drugs, or while distracted," said OPP Commissioner Thomas Carrique.

Solicitor General Sylvia Jones reminds drivers to have respect while on the road.

"Driving is a privilege that requires your full attention when behind the wheel. It takes a conscious effort from all drivers to limit distractions to avoid potential injuries. Violating the 'rules of the road' is a major cause of collisions so we all need to respect the law to ensure road safety. Make driving safely your number 1 priority."

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WHO WE ARE LETTERS & COMMENTARY EDUCATION CUTS ARE SHORT-SIGHTED To the editor: For those expecting the Doug Ford Progressive Conservatives to cut government as deeply as was done during the Mike Harris years, the recent budget comes as a surprise in continuing to increase government spending. Yet the budget still bites hard, particularly where it proposes cutting back on classrooms.

The Ford government budget proposes to increase classroom sizes from grades 4 to 12 and for high school students to take four of their courses through online. Rather than making government services leaner and more efficient, these cuts arguably instead achieve nothing more than simply passing existing costs of education onto the private citizens of tomorrow.

In-person learning alongside other students, including in specialized and intimate smaller class sizes, is conducive to adolescent learning. It also

strengthens community bonds in a way that no online course can, especially in rural small-town settings like with Renfrew County.

There are wiser but bolder cuts that could be made to reduce inefficiency and duplication in Ontario's education sector: eliminate the Roman Catholic school board (and compensate the teachers currently working in it).

The proposed cuts to Ontario's classrooms are not wise investments in Ontario's next generation; they are instead shortsighted fiscal gain at the expense of long-term pain to the students of rural communities.

STEFAN KLIETSCH RENFREW

NATURE PROVIDES ITS OWN FLOODING SOLUTION To the editor: This letter refers to the May 2 editorial "Flooding reminds us we share this earth."

Quote " ... we need to protect Mother Nature before it's too late." Does

Mother Nature not provide us with solutions to the destructive flooding many are experiencing? If we look at the forests in the area there are numerous still-water ponds that have formed in Gillies Grove and the Macnamara conservation areas. Trees and undergrowth consume a vast quantity of water and the soil acts as a "sponge" to store water. To cut down canopied oldgrowth trees, as is planned

by Ontario Ministry of Health to develop a new nursing home (not an expansion as announced earlier) will contribute to, and exacerbate, flooding and global warming. Replacing trees with asphalt and shingles will see added flow to the storm sewers and into the rivers.

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THE LIES THAT WILDFLOWERS TELL MICHAEL RUNTZ OUTLINES FINDS ON THE MACNAMARA TRAIL MICHAEL RUNTZ Column

This past week my sister Karen and I walked the Macnamara Trail, a delightful trail that wanders through the Nopiming Game Preserve on the east side of Arnprior. My goal was to photograph some of the wildflowers that grace the trail in early spring. Two things were very different about this year's efforts. The excessively high water of the neighbouring Ottawa River resulted in parts of the trail being flooded, making boots a necessity. And, unexpectedly, colourful wildflowers were absent over much of the trailside terrain.

The squeals of yellow-bellied sapsuckers accompanied us all through our walk. These aptly named woodpeckers drill columns of holes in trees, lapping up the resulting sap.

The return of sapsuckers is soon followed by ruby-throated hummingbirds, which depend heavily on the woodpeckers' wells for nutrition until nectar-rich wildflowers come into bloom.

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Bloodroots are one of my favourite wildflowers. Their white blooms with bright yellow stamens are beautiful to the eye; their leaves are sculptured marvels. When the floral bud first emerges from the ground, it is tightly wrapped inside a heavily veined and sinuous leaf, just like a newborn baby swathed in a soothing blanket.

Bloodroots, like hepaticas, spring beauties, trout-lilies, and white trilliums (the latter two found only in bud that day) bloom early to exploit the sun's warmth before tree leaves open, replacing sunlight with shade. The Macnamara Trail is rich with spring ephemerals, which vanish as soon as darkness dominates their domain. This year, those colourful wildflowers are at least one week behind their usual blooming times.

I was particularly looking forward to seeing wild ginger in flower. A small escarpment bordering the trail is richly adorned with them, and when we arrived at that site their fuzzy heart-shaped leaves were found in abundance. But like the trilliums, only large unopened buds were visible.

Only after extensive searching were a few open flowers located. The wine-coloured blooms lie on the ground under the leaves, and so are easily overlooked. They are well worth

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TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY Michael Runtz photo The tiny but stunning flowers of Wild Ginger, which hide on the ground under the wildflower's distinctive leaves, tell a most unusual fib. the effort to locate, however, for inside each lies an intricate pattern. A close inspection brings to the nose a rather pungent odour, not unlike that owned by decaying fungi.

That unpleasant smell is there for a purpose. While many wildflowers release pleasant perfumes to attract pollinators, wild ginger attracts fungus gnats, tiny flies that lay their eggs on rotting mushrooms. The gnats roam wild ginger blossoms looking in vain for a place to lay their eggs, transferring pollen in the process. This exploitation is called "brood site deception" because the insects are tricked into thinking they found food for their larvae. The flies leave disappointed while the wily wildflower achieves its pollination goal.

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I don't know who old Ben was, but he sure had one heck of a body problem!

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Michael Runtz is a longtime columnist who teaches natural history and ornithology at Carleton University. He has worked as a naturalist in provincial and national parks, hosted the international television series Wild by Nature, and has written and/ or photographically illustrated 13 books on natural history topics.

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HORTON BREAKS WITH NEIGHBOURS IN SUPPORTING COMMUNITY SAFETY PLAN MAJORITY OF RENFREW COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES BALK AT PROVINCIAL EDICT ON POLICING JOHN CARTER Being contrary to all other Renfrew County municipalities when it comes to implementing a community safety and wellbeing plan isn't deterring Horton council.

Horton Mayor Dave Bennett was the only county councillor to vote against a motion balking at a provincial government order requiring municipalities to develop the plan in conjunction with the OPP by 2021.

On a 16-1 vote, Renfrew County council authorized the warden to inform the province it will not initiate the plan, arguing the onus and costs should borne by the OPP, not "downloaded" on "cash-strapped municipalities."

However, after Horton council heard a presentation on the plan by Renfrew OPP Detachment Commander Colin Slight, Bennett concluded its implementation could help reduce policing costs. The safety plan would have agencies such as mental health, social services, education, and family and children's services attend some calls related to their expertise instead of OPP officers, he said.

The plan would also come up with proactive ways to prevent crime and reduce risks, again reducing the number of calls to OPP. Bennett said not having the OPP respond makes sense in some instances and would free up officers to handle more serious crimes, including keeping speeders and impaired drivers off local roads. "I see it as helping them help us," he said.

He said municipalities have been asking the OPP and province "what we can do to

keep policing dollars down." Yet when they come up with a plan, "we turn around and won't help ... I'm not sure why they're so against it."

Bennett said he also worries refusing to go along will be counterproductive as the province has made it clear if municipalities fail to develop a plan "it will be imposed on us and we'll be billed," he told township council at its April 2 meeting. "And the pressure will be on the municipalities not the county, as they don't pay OPP costs," he added.

However, as all other county representatives opposed the plan, Bennett asked his council to mull over and research the matter and decide at the April 16 council meeting whether the township should remain out of step with the rest of its neighbours.

At that session, councillors supported Bennett's stand in defending the safety plan idea. "They (other councils) must have heard something different than we did," said a puzzled Deputy Mayor Glen Campbell.

Council agreed to write a letter to the warden endorsing Bennett's opposition to the county stand.

Renfrew Reeve Peter Emon backs the county position, telling town council April 23 it appears most Ontario municipalities, particularly the rural ones, are adamant developing such plans should not be the function of municipal governments.

McNab/Braeside Mayor Tom Peckett also agrees, saying he's "totally against" Horton's take on the issue. Calling it a "pure download," he said he expects the results of the plan to be "little or nothing."

He said he hoped Horton council would change its mind after giving it "sober second thought."

Greater Madawaska Mayor Brian Hunt told his council the plan should be an "OPP

matter" and for municipalities to take it on would be a burden on finances and staff time. "It's certainly not our area of expertise to take it over," he said.

The letter to Solicitor General Sylvia Jones from Warden Jennifer Murphy made it clear the requirement in Bill 68 to have municipalities develop a community safety and well-being plan "is not something that we agree with nor support." Therefore, Renfrew County municipalities have elected not to initiate the development of the plans, she wrote.

Murphy explained Renfrew County's mix of small urban and rural communities makes the task of developing such plans a "significant challenge." Creating a new standing sectoral committee to monitor, implement and evaluate the plan and its activities is "an unnecessary cost to already cash-strapped municipalities," she said.

The county feels the tools to reduce OPP costs are already in place through existing situation round tables and police service boards (however, it's possible current police services board will be consolidated as is happening to health units). Furthermore, increasing OPP costs is more a factor of rising wages and operating costs than call volumes, maintains the county.

The Association of Municipalities of Ontario and the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus have also taken stands similar to that of Renfrew County, citing many of the same arguments.

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Extra-Ordinary Art Workshop WHEN: 1:30 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Fifth Chute Coffee, 291 Bridge St, Bonnechere Valley CONTACT: Anya Gansterer, anya@ov-caos.org, https://ovcaos.org/pop-up-art/ COST: Create a story based on an ordinary object, then create a piece of art inspired by it including journaling, mixed media collage and paint.

Bring an object of significance to you. Register in advance. This class is limited to 10 participants.

Horton Euchre WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Horton Community Centre, 1005 Castleford Rd, Renfrew CONTACT: Shane Lambert, 613-433-3303, recreation@hortontownship.ca, http://www.hortontownship.ca/ recreation/events-festivals/ euchre-7622.html COST: $4 per person Every second Thursday, starting Sept. 20 (except Dec. 27), includes prizes and light lunch.Potluck supper Dec. 13 and May 30.For full schedule go to www.hortontownship.ca .

Al-Anon WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: MacKay Manor, 196 Argyle St S, Renfrew CONTACT: 1-888-425-2666 COST: Is someone's alcoholic drinking affecting your life? Al-Anon can help.

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Plant, Bake and Mini Yard Sale WHEN: 8:30 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Eganville & District Senior Citizens Needs Association, 30 Bell St, Bonnechere Valley CONTACT: Shelley, 6136282354, info@eganvilleseniors.com, http://www.eganvilleseniors.com COST: One-stop shop, a variety of plants and homemade baked goods will be available for purchase. The staff have been house cleaning so there will be a few random items in the mini yard sale. While you scout out the deals enjoy a BBQ back bacon on a bun.

The Renfrew Farmers' Market WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Renfrew Fairgrounds, 115 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Renfrew

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Ham Supper WHEN: 5:00 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: St. Andrew's United Church, Matawatchan, 1677 Frontenac Road, Greater Madawaska CONTACT: Joanne Murray, 1 613 553 1109, joandken@xplornet.ca COST: Adults $15, kids 6-12 $7, 5 years and under free Ham, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, vegetables and pie for dessert

MONDAY, MAY 20

Canadian Federation of University Women WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Chartwell Quail Creek Retirement Residence, 450 Albert St., Renfrew CONTACT: Barb Haydock, 613-432-6894, barbdianne47@icloud.com COST: CFUW celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. Our club promotes lifelong learning and funds scholarships. We invite all women (a University degree is no longer required) who share these interests to join us and see what we're all about.

TUESDAY, MAY 21

Champlain Seniors +55 WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: RCAF 433 Wing, 164 Argyle St. S., Renfrew CONTACT: Margaret Crozier, 613-432-4828 COST: Membership $5/year.

Floor shuffleboard and euchre at the Wing every Tuesday. Potluck the first Tuesday of each month.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 22

PFLAG Monthly Support Meeting WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 8:30 p.m WHERE: Trinity St. Andrews United Church - Renfrew, 291 Plaunt St S, Renfrew CONTACT: Jill Holroyd, 1 888 530 6777, renfrewcountyon@pflagcanada.ca, http://www.pflagrenfrewcounty.ca COST: Do you have questions about your child's gender identity or sexual orientation? Are you LGBT and looking for a supportive community? PFLAG Renfrew County brings together parents, caregivers and LGBT youth and adults in a safe, supportive space.

THURSDAY, MAY 23

Renfrew Silver Seniors Luncheon WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Renfrew Legion, 30 Raglan St S, Renfrew CONTACT: 613-432-2361 COST: $5 Noon hour luncheon with bingo to follow.

FRIDAY, MAY 24

Health Talks WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Eganville & District Senior Citizens Needs Association, 30 Bell St, Bonnechere Valley CONTACT: Shelley, 6136282354, info@eganvilleseniors.com, http://www.eganvilleseniors.com COST: Join us for an afternoon of four speakers, presenting topics regarding - safe storage of meds, using essential oils for rejuvenation, dealing with grief and healthy eating. Refreshments & door prizes.

SATURDAY, MAY 25

Calabogie United Church Yard Sale WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Calabogie St. Andrew's United Church, 1044 Madawaska St., Greater Madawaska CONTACT: Jean Libbey, 613-7520014, standrewscuc@gmail.com COST:

Kent Tubman photo The Rotary Club of Renfrew invites all Ottawa Valley Residents to the annual Lobster or Steak Feast on Tuesday, May 28 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #148, Renfrew with proceeds supporting ongoing local and international Rotary projects. Tickets are $30 and can be purchased from any Rotarian or at Scotiabank, Aikenhead's Drug Store, Sapience Financial Management, The Party Warehouse or Metro Renfrew.

Yard and book sale in the church hall. There will a barbecue from 11 to 1 - Items may be donated at the hall on Friday, May 24 from 9 a.m. to noon or by calling 613752-0014.

SUNDAY, MAY 26

Fairgrounds Fish Fry WHEN: 12:30 p.m - 7:00 p.m WHERE: Renfrew Fairgrounds, 115 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Renfrew CONTACT: Judy Dobec, 613-4325331, contact@renfrewfair.com COST: Fish, fries, homemade salads and desserts. Tickets available at Armouries, fair board directors and Admaston UCW. Eganville legion old time dance WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m WHERE: Eganville Legion Branch 353, 57 Veterans Way, Bonnechere Valley CONTACT: 613-6282802, http://www.bonnecherevalleytwp.com/events/eganvillelegion-old-time-dance-5798.html COST: Join the Eganville Legion for an Old Time Dance. Entertainment

by Ian Hamilton & Friends.

TUESDAY, MAY 28

Lobster or Steak Feast WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: Renfrew Legion, 30 Raglan St S, Renfrew CONTACT:

Lona Logan-Scully, 613-4328626 COST: $30 Sponsored by Renfrew Rotary Club. Seatings at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Get tickets from any Rotarian or at Scotiabank, Aikenhead's, Sapience Financial Management, The Warehouse or Metro Renfrew.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 29

Monthly Community Soup Kitchen WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: St. Paul's Anglican Church - Renfrew, 96 Argyle St. S, Renfrew CONTACT: 613-4323062 COST: Enjoy a free lunch offered

by St. Paul's Anglican Church (downstairs at rear entrance). Come and enjoy a warm meal amongst friends.

FRIDAY, MAY 31

6th Annual Drive for Drives Golf Tournament WHEN: 8:00 a.m - 6:00 p.m WHERE: Renfrew Golf Club, 1108 Golf Course Road, Renfrew, ON, Renfrew CONTACT: Rae Ann Dagenais, 6134327691, psa@renfrewhomesupport.ca COST: $70.00/person. (includes Golf Cart and Dinner) Renfrew and Area Seniors' Home Support 6th Annual Golf Tourna-

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Monthly Community Soup Kitchen WHEN: 11:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m WHERE: Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church, 100 Lisgar Ave. W., Renfrew CONTACT: 613-432-8525 COST: Enjoy a warm meal amongst friends offered by Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church (with lunch prepared by students of St Joseph's High School). Elevator access at Bonnechere St. or enter at doors on Lisgar Ave.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23

McDougall Mill Museum 50th anniversary party WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: McDougall Mill Museum, 65 Arthur Avenue, Renfrew CONTACT: Susan McSheffrey, 613 432 2129, admin@renfrewmuseum.ca, http://wwwrenfrewmuseum.ca COST: Come and celebrate our anniversary with the unveiling of Renfrew's restored Cold War air raid siren. Tour the museum and enjoy the festivities in beautiful O'Brien Park.

RCI SHOWS OFF COMPLETED RENOVATIONS AT OPEN HOUSE JONATHAN MULVIHILL jmulvihill@metroland.com Students, parents and alumni of Renfrew Collegiate Institute (RCI) were present to celebrate the grand opening of their new office and foyer on May 7.

The renovations on the lower floor added a spacious administrative office, support rooms and a student common area to the high school.

The grand opening was celebrated in tandem with RCI's annual open house, where Grade 6 students in the community were introduced to the institution they will be attending in the 2019-2020 school year.

"We thought this would be a great opportunity to not only give prospective students a tour of our school, but also to showcase our recently completed renovations," RCI principal Terry Hughes said.

Grade 8 students at RCI served as tour guides to show elementary students all the classes and extracurricular activities the school has to offer. In addition, visitors could get a bite to eat outside, with a choice of hot dogs or hamburgers with pop.

Renovations at RCI began at the end of the school year in 2018 and were completed at the end of April.

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Jonathan Mulvihill/Torstar (From left) From left, RCI principal Terry Hughes, RCDSB superintendant Steve Blok, RCDSB chair Susan Humphries, former RCDSB trustee Marjorie Doering, RCDSB director of education Pino Buffone and RCI vice-principal Samantha Noack at the ribbon cutting of the newly-renovated office at RCI on May 7. Parent volunteers Mary Ann Leeway, left, and Sarah Dick, right, sell hot dogs and hamburgers at the RCI Open House on May 7.

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REQUEST FOR TENDER Contract No. PWO-2019-23 Concrete curb replacement on

County Road 52 (Burnstown Road) County Road 62 (Bay Street) and County Road 515 (Palmer Road) SEALED TENDERS on forms supplied by the County of Renfrew Department of Public Works & Engineering, will be received until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 30, 2019 for the Concrete Curb Replacement on County Road 52 (Burnstown Road),County Road 62 (Bay Street) and County Road 515 (Palmer Road) in the Townships of McNab/Braeside,Madawaska Valley and Brudenell, Lyndoch & Raglan.

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

Starting this week, multiple side roads in Renfrew will be closed for construction.

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

JUST THE FACTS:

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

Hard copy plans, Specifications and Tender forms may be obtained from the Department for a non-refundable fee of Fifty ($50) Dollars.

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

Fax submissions or any other electronic submissions are not acceptable. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted and the County reserves the right to award any portion of this tender.

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On May 6, construction began on multiple side roads in Renfrew as part of the Highway 60 - Downtown Part B reconstruction project.

As part of the project, Munroe Avenue East (from Raglan Street to Plaunt Street), O'Gorman Avenue (Bridge Street to Lochiel Street North) and Argyle Street South (Bridge Street to O'Gorman Avenue) are closed until further notice.

The original plans only included Highway 60 but, during the engineering design, town council extended the project limits to include the connecting streets.

Town of Renfrew engineering technician Lane Cleroux said that residents will be notified once an end date is decided on.

CHURCH DIRECTORY St. Paul’s Anglican Church

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Jonathan Mulvihill/Torstar Bonnechere Excavating Inc. (BEI) is in charge of the construction project. It was awarded the contract back in June 2017.

Part A of the project focused on Highway 60 (Bridge Street, Raglan Street North and Raglan Street South) from the Bonnechere Bridge to Veterans Memorial Boulevard and was completed in 2018.

Part B will focus on the connecting streets from Argyle Street to Plaunt Street, including O'Gorman Avenue, Monroe Avenue East, Patrick Avenue, Railway Avenue, Renfrew Avenue East, Renfrew Avenue West, Prince Avenue East, Opeongo Road and Hall Avenue.

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OPPORTUNITY FOR BUSINESS STUDENTS PRESENTED BY ERC JONATHAN MULVIHILL jmulvihill@metroland.com Enterprise Renfrew County (ERC) is recruiting student entrepreneurs who have a great business idea and want to start their own business this summer.

Youth entrepreneurs are encouraged to plan ahead and reach out to ERC to learn about the Summer Company Program and begin developing their business plan now. Summer Company is funded by the Government of Ontario to enable young people to start a business, create their own summer job and to follow their entrepreneurial dreams with funding support of up to $3,000.

The program is available to Ontario students be-

tween the ages of 15 and 29 to start and operate their own business. Successful applicants will receive up to $1,500 to kick-start their business by helping cover startup costs. Upon successful completion of the program, they will receive another reward of up to $1,500.

Summer Company is administered by ERC on behalf of the Province of Ontario. In 2018, ERC handed out financial awards totalling $18,000 to local youth that completed the program.

"Summer Company is an incredible way for students to explore what it takes to be an entrepreneur," said Colleen Sadler, an ERC business consultant.

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young entrepreneurs to develop their business concepts and/or explore examples of past Summer Company business types from across the Province of Ontario for business ideas.

By participating in the program, students will receive business training, mentoring and assistance from local business leaders that will support them in the day-to-day operation of the enterprise.

Summer Company is a highly competitive program with limited spaces available. Students are encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.

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DOUGLAS-BORN ARTIST TO BE HIGHLIGHTED AT DAN GORMAN MEMORIAL TALK JONATHAN MULVIHILL jmulvihill@metroland.com Douglas-born Michael Agnew will be the guest speaker at the Bromley Historical Society's eighth annual Dan Gorman Memorial Talk.

This free event will be held on Sunday, May 19 at 2 p.m. in the Old Town Hall in Osceola.Agnew will speak about the internationallyknown Canadian impressionist artist Mary Alexandra Bell Eastlake, who was born in Douglas in 1864.

Her artwork and ceramics can be found in collections and galleries across the country, including the National Gallery of Canada.Mary Alexandra Bell studied art in Montreal,

New York and Paris.

She achieved international acclaim as an impressionist portrait painter and was the first Canadian-born woman to be a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Art, RCA. Her work was well received at the salon expositions in Paris and London.

She married English painter Charles Herbert Eastlake and moved to England, where she devoted her time to learn enamelling and metal work for the produc-

tion of jewelry as an applied art. She returned to Canada in 1939 and exhibited her works in Canada and the United States.

She died in Ottawa in 1951.Agnew, who grew up in the Douglas area, graduated from the University of Waterloo, and rose to the rank of senior vice-president, technology, for both Noranda Inc. and Falconbridge Ltd., two large international mining and metallurgical companies based in Canada.

He is now semi-retired.

Prior to this presentation, a short annual general meeting will take place. Refreshments will be served following the question-andanswer period.

The event is open to everyone.

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RENFREW URGED TO HELP SAVE THOMSONVILLE CEMETERY JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com Renfrew should pitch in to help the Thomsonville Cemetery survive its financial crisis.

That's the contention of Horton council, which is looking into ways it can assist the cemetery's volunteer board. As the majority of residents buried there are from Renfrew, the town should be involved too, said Mayor Dave Bennett.

The board recently held a meeting in March to come up with ideas on how to deal with the $9,000 a year shortfall it is facing to maintain the historic cemetery to a proper standard.

Bennett said the shift to cremations and low inter-

Torstar file photo The Town of Renfrew is being encouraged to pitch in to help the Thomsonville Cemetery survive a financial shortfall. est rates have made it difficult on the board. If it is dissolved, the cemetery reverts to the township and "we'd not like to see that happen," he said.

He suggested the township could help the board without using taxpayers' money by promoting fundraising initiatives.

"We could let them use the hall for free," said Coun.

Tom Webster.

"It's a new era. Money that used to go a long way is long gone," said Deputy Mayor Glen Campbell. He suggested if the township could help the board spread awareness about the problem, the community might come to its aid.

The public non-denominational cemetery in Horton just outside Renfrew town limits is maintained thanks to a perpetual care fund financed by the sale of burial lots and a bequeathal.

However, even with the substantial time and effort contributed by volunteers, it costs more than three times the $4,000 a year coming from the fund to maintain the cemetery properly.

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A very heartfelt and special thank you to Dr. Avelino, Dr. Strader and the Palliative Care providers, Simone, Pattie, Stephanie and Amanda for your care and compassion. To Goulet Funeral Home, Don & Natasha for guiding and helping us through this difficult time.

To Father Holly and Fr. Brennan, Fr. Starks, Fr. Siroski, Fr. Do for concelebrating Joan’s funeral Mass, as well to the ladies of Our Lady of Fatima CWL for the delicious luncheon following Mass.

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Douglas E. “Doug.”

Fleming of Pakenham, age 87 years.

Beloved son of the late George & Stella (Langford) Fleming. Dear brother of Glenn of Calgary. Predeceased by 3 sisters; Helen (Keaton) Bradley, Edna and Etta Wilson.

Relatives & friends are invited to a Service Celebrating Doug’s life in St. Andrew’s United Church, Pakenham on Saturday, May 25 at 11 AM. Interment to follow in the family lot in Union Cemetery, Pakenham.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of C. R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. (127 Church St., Almonte, ON., 613-256-3313).

For those who choose to honour Doug. with a memorial donation, please consider St. Andrew’s United Church or Union Cemetery, Pakenham.

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A huge thank you to family and friends who helped celebrate Joe Quilty’s 102nd birthday!

In particular, a big shout out to TerriLynn Smith for organizing a musical event at Quail Creek with musicians Randy Foster (who also looked after sound set-up), Dennis Harrington, Paul Devries, Paddy Legris, and Jim Hunter. Joe’s Ottawa Valley Gals (step dancers) Terri-Lynn Smith, Tammy-Lyn Ferguson, and Sarah Dick surprised Joe with a dance reminiscent of their years together when the dancers were young and Joe was younger. Marikje and Ali Devries showed the audience that step dancing is still alive in the Valley. Thank you one and all!

Thank you to the staff of Quail Creek who adjusted their schedules to make the day possible. The kitchen staff served a beautiful birthday cake and beverages and provided a lovely luncheon for family and friends after the fiddle and dance party.

Thank you to the residents of Quail Creek who helped make the day memorable.

(Ret’d Sgt - Ottawa Police) (October 22, 1944 May 6, 2019) It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ray in the Rosamond Wing of the Almonte General Hospital. He had endured a lengthy illness with strength and a remarkable sense of humour. He was a master of the one liner and enjoyed having the last word!

Loving husband and best friend of Ruth. Devoted brother to Liliane, predeceased by his son Shawn and sister Denise (Patoine). Also survived by many loved nieces and nephews.

Sadly missed by Ruth’s children Jason Spreckley (Jennifer), granddaughters Grace and Ella, and Tanya Spreckley (Peter Turner) and granddaughter James.

Affectionately known as “Grandpa Ray” to all! In keeping with the family wishes there will not be a visitation.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 11am in Holy Name of Mary Parish (134 Bridge St., Almonte, ON.) Interment at a later date in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Donations in memory of Ray may be made to the Almonte General Hospital Fairview Manor Foundation.

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PIERUNEK, Andrew Vincent

Peacefully at Hospice Renfrew on Wednesday, May 8th, 2019 at the age of 77. Son of the late John and Anna Mary (Cruise) Pierunek.

Andrew is survived by his only sister Marie (Bronis Lorbetskie) as well as two sisters-in-law Teresa (late Alex) and Esther (late Michael) as well as many nieces and nephews. Andrew will be dearly missed by his long time caregiver and special nephew Gerard Lorbetskie. He is predeceased by his other brothers Patrick, Jerome (Connie), Bernard and Lawrence.

All professional Services have been entrusted to Zohr Family Funeral Home, 22 Raglan Street South Renfrew. The Memorial Mass will take place at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Douglas, on Saturday, May 18th, 2019 at 1:00 pm followed by inurnment in the parish cemetery.

Those desiring may make donations to Hospice Renfrew or St. Michael’s Parish in memory of Andrew on-line at www.zohrfuneralhome.com

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The family of the late Lyall Smart wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to family, friends, neighbours and the surrounding community who supported us in our time of loss.

Many thanks to Dr. Jennifer Arcand, Dr. Langlois and the nursing staff on the 2nd floor of the Renfrew Victoria Hospital for their compassionate care of Lyall, a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle.

Thanks to the many who sent cards of sympathy, food, flowers and donations to the Renfrew Presbyterian Church, the Alzheimer’s Society and the Canadian Diabetic Society.

Thanks to Matt Brydges and staff of McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home for their assistance.

A celebration of life for Lyall will be held at the Renfrew Presbyterian Church on Saturday May 25th from 2-4pm. We cordially invite family and friends to a casual drop in to share thoughts and memories of Lyall.

Light refreshments will be served.

November 20, 1950 May 3, 2019 It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of Anne Louise Pigeon, nee McFadden, while on vacation in Port Charlotte, Florida.

Anne was born in Kingston, Ontario and lived most of her life in Kanata. Our dear Anne passed peacefully on May 3, 2019, with her loving husband Oscar and her beloved son Kevin (Naomi) by her side.

Anne is survived by her stepchildren Andrew (Angela), Carron (Tim), Michael (Patricia), and predeceased by Sean. Anne will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Courtney, Jocelyn, Taylor (Sam), Cody (Lacey), Brandon, Mikayla, Morgan and Adrian, and her great-grandson Eric. Anne will be fondly remembered by her friends and co-workers, and missed by her cherished dogs Zelda, Maddie, Zeke and Maggie.

A celebration of Anne’s life will be held in the near future; a date will be determined soon.

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Richard Willie (Dick) May 15th, 2000

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In Loving Memory of a dear Mother and Nannie (May 18, 2015), and Father and Grampie (April 4, 2012)

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(Retired - Environment Canada) It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Joan Watt (nee Mackin) at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital, on May 9, 2019, at the age of 83. Daughter of the late William Mackin and Elsie Labonté.

Loving mother of Randall (Debbie), Kathy (Lisa), Michael, and Donna. Aunt to many, grandmother to 7. She will also be sadly missed by her siblings: Garry Mackin, Rosemary Pritchard (Roger), and Anne Stapledon (nee Mackin). The family wish to sincerely thank the exceptional medical team at the Arnprior Hospital and Arnprior Villa for the care and compassion our mother, and family, received. Relatives and friends will be received at the Boyce Funeral Home,138 Daniel Street North, Arnprior on Thursday May 16, 2019 for a Liturgy of the Word Service at 1:00 p.m. followed by a reception in the Boyce Reception Centre. In lieu of flowers, in memoriam donations may be made to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation or to a charity of your choice.

Rest in Paradise, Mom.

If I could turn back the clock That’s what I would do.

And I would live again those happy years that I shared with you.

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Peacefully at Groves Park Lodge on Monday May 13, 2019, our beloved Mom passed away at the age of 94. Dear wife of the late Frank Lynch. Dear Mom of Carole Matthews, Barbara Ootes, Douglas (Gyrd), Bernard and Michael (Rose). Predeceased by daughter Sharon. Jean will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren Stephen, Thomas, Kristopher, Sarah, Luke, Sean, Katie, Tyra and great-grandchildren Kale, Freddie, Anna and Freya. Visitations at the Goulet Funeral Home, 310 Argyle St. S., Renfrew, Tuesday May 21st: 9 – 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church, Tuesday May 21st at 10:30 a.m. Interment Parish Cemetery. In memory of Jean, donations to the Dementia Society would be appreciated.

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(Co-Founder of Capital Environmental Ventures Inc.) (Member Renfrew Lions Club) Following a brief illness, Paul passed away peacefully at Hospice Renfrew on Friday afternoon, January 11, 2019. He was 72. Son of the late James Carron and the late Pamela Kennedy-Sloane. Friend of Ann Yates of Barrhaven. Loved father of Laurie Robinson of Red Deer, Alberta and Christine Roschaer of Montreal. Grampa of Avery, Alyssa and Ayden Robinson and Great-Grampa of Mason Robinson. “Big Bro” of Diane Aubé of Burlington; Anita Schubrink-Delarge (Sandie) of Arnprior and Jane Carron of Winnipeg.

Fondly remembered by his good friend, Delbert Peever, many nieces and nephews and friends all over the world. Paul spent the last years of his life working on something we all need… “Water”. The Earth’s safety began with water - Our mission is to maintain that “privilege”. Special thanks to Dr. Pinard as well as the nurses, staff and volunteers at Hospice who helped make Paul’s final journey more bearable. “Thanks Delli for being there for me!”

Paul’s final care has been entrusted to the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior where visitation will be held on Saturday, May 25 from 10:30 to 11:15. A tribute to Paul will follow in the Pilon Family Chapel at 11:30.

Interment Flat Rapids Cemetery. A luncheon will then take place at the White Lake Women’s Institute Hall. In memory of Paul, a donation to Hospice Renfrew would be appreciated.

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Dorothy Laureen (nee Reid) Peacefully at Caressant Care, Cobden on Sunday, May 12, 2019, in her 92nd year. Loving wife of the late Raymond.

Dearly loved mother of Barbara (Darwin) Phillips, Wayne (Norma) and Muriel (Tony) Haaksman.

Cherished Grandmother of Dorothy O’Gorman, Sherri (Jeff) Jessup, Shannon (Shawn) Rebertz, Danny (Melanie), and Steve and Ashley Miller (Travis Roberts). Loving Great Granny of Tanner, Tyson and Carter Jessup; Brady and Kayla O’Gorman; Bryce and Clark Rebertz; Lewis Reid and Callum James Lavallee. Cherished longtime family friends Bill and Faye LeBlanc. Predeceased by her son David, brothers Nelson and Thomas Reid, and her parents George and Muriel (nee Mayhew) Reid. A Memorial Service will be held at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church, Renfrew on Friday, May 17 at 11 a.m. Inurnment at Goshen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Condolences or donations may be made at www.mcphailandperkins.ca

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Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home Support is seeking two summer students – one for the Home Support and one for the Golden Age Activity Centre.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Home Support summer student will plan and prepare activities for Community Support Services Month (October), create window displays and conduct a client satisfaction survey. Reporting to the Administrative Assistant/Programmer, the Activity Centre summer student will assist in the planning, organizing and facilitating of activity programs in accordance with member’s needs; centre maintenance and office duties. This position is for eight weeks starting June 24, 2019.

Qualifications: • Comfortable interacting with seniors • Written and oral communication skills • Program planning and implementing experience is an asset • Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite • Creative with good organizational skills • Able to work with minimal supervision with volunteers and as part of a team As this is a Canada Summer Jobs position, the candidate must be: • between the ages of 15 and 30 • a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and • legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations.

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Effective Date May 2019 Posting Number - 2019-03

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To apply email: Tracey.Foster@siennaliving.ca

The Registered Nurse will assume a lead role in the interdisciplinary team by providing professional care required by patients at Hospice Renfrew as well as direction and supervision of care provided by the Personal Support Worker, and Hospice Volunteers.

QUALIFICATIONS 1. Certificate of Competency from College of Nurses of Ontario 2. Proven knowledge and expertise in palliative care, pain and symptom management 3. Demonstrated excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills with patients, families, volunteers and members of the inter-professional team 4. Demonstrated excellent attendance record 5. Commitment to continuing education in palliative care

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Lawn tractor, tools, sports equip, household items, records & player.

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Current Certificate – Food Service Worker Program, as approved by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, and recognized by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care OR Diploma – Cook/Chef course from an established college or have attained Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program status or an equivalent program as determined by the employer.

Current Certificate – Food Safety Awareness Program, as approved by a Public Health Unit.

The ability to work any shifts, be available for short-notice call-ins and to maintain regular attendance is required.

The ability to meet and maintain health requirement standards of Bonnechere Manor, as per Long-Term Care Legislation.

Current (within 6 months) Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check a condition of employment.

Compensation: $25.39 — $25.73 per hour. Benefit opt-in available.

LAUNDRY AIDE Part-Time — Competition #19-63 Minimum Qualifications:      

High school graduate, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience in record maintenance and dealing with public Knowledge of laundry operation, chemistry and textiles considered an asset.

Physically capable of performing assigned duties, including a flexible work schedule, within a 24/7 operation.

Ability to meet and maintain health and attendance standards of Bonnechere Manor, as per Long-Term Care Legislation.

Current (within 6 months) Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check a condition of employment.

Compensation: $23.75— $24.28 per hour. Benefit opt-in available.

Please send your resume, stating applicable competition number by 4:00 p.m., May 23, 2019 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. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the selection process. Applicants must make their needs known in advance.

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RENFREW SKATING CLUB CELEBRATES TOP PERFORMERS SADIE BRYDGES YOUNGEST RECIPIENT OF CAROL ANDERSON MEMORIAL KATIE SKERKOWSKI The Carol Anderson Memorial trophy is awarded each year to the senior skater who accumulates the highest number of points throughout the skating season. At having just turned seven years old, winner Sadie Brydges is the youngest recipient of this prestigious award.

Carol's brother John was on hand to present the award at the Renfrew Skating Club's annual awards banquet Sunday, March 31.

Club coaches Tracey Jamieson and Katie Skerkowski were on-hand to praise the executive on a record-breaking season with numbers up in every program.

"The executive put in countless volunteer hours each year to ensure the continuance of the club," Skerkowski said. "We wouldn't have the successful club that we have if it weren't for them."

Awards were handed out to skaters in each of the programs.

Katie Skerkowski photo Renfrew Skating Club award winners include, in front, from left, Kyra Comparelli, Grayson Robillard, Audrey Grant, Sophie Gibbons, Wyatt Desjardins and Rylinn McLaughlin and in back: Sadie Brydges, Ella Stewart, Ava Pilgrim, Ila McCallion, Elayna Meighen, Hannah Pratt and Dori Pilgrim.

2018-19 award winners were: Carol Anderson Memorial: Sadie Brydges PA of the Year: Hannah Pratt Most Congenial Skater: Dori

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HORTON RAFFLE QUILT PLAYS HOMAGE TO FIREFIGHTERS JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com

Beatles in their iconic Abbey Road pose.

Coun. Tom Webster donated a hockey sweater with signatures of several former National Hockey League stars he'd won at a charity hockey game in Pembroke. As many of the signatures were former Toronto Maple Leafs, Webster had no problem giving up the jersey. "I'm a Boston fan," he said.

Among the signatures adorning the sweater are those of broadcaster Ron MacLean and former players Rick Vaive, Brent Gretzky, Al Iafrate, Scott Pearson, Mark Laforest and others.

The Beatles print and hockey jersey will also be awarded Dec. 19.

Information Corner TOWNSHIP OF HORTON Website: www.hortontownship.ca

COUNCIL MEETINGS CANCELLED All May 2019 Council Meetings have been cancelled due to the State of Emergency caused by the flooding.

Regular Council meetings remained as scheduled for the month of June.

BEACH VOLLEYBALL Every Tuesday starting in June ** date to be determined** Program runs for 8 weeks and then playoffs Cost is $140 per team **Each team must have a minimum of 2 women** To register, contact Shane Lambert at recreation@hortontownship.ca Teams will be e-mailed schedule before start date

TAX DUE DATE The second installment of the 2019 INTERIM Municipal Tax Bill is due Friday, May 31st, 2019

SOCCER UPDATE

ATTENTION SOCCER PARENTS: Due to the weather and flooding events, soccer has been postponed to MAY 22ND, 2019.

For further information or questions, please contact Shane Lambert at 613-433-3303 or e-mail recreation@hortontownship.ca

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Famous hockey stars, the Beatles and beefcake images of semiclad firefighters: It's a raffle that's sure to attract plenty of attention.

Tickets are now on sale for the annual Horton Quilters raffle to raise money for township recreation initiatives. The centrepiece of the raffle, a quilt lovingly crafted by the high-spirited members of the Heritage Arts and Crafts Ladies group, features blocks paying homage to firefighters in a floral theme.

The quilters, who meet Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon at the Horton Community Centre, came up

with the pattern and each one contributed to the impressive final product.

The Rescue Me quilt, completed on Easter Monday, is certain to be a popular attraction as tickets are sold at various functions, fundraisers and at the Horton municipal office over the next seven months. The draw will be made Dec. 19, just in time for the prize to be a wonderful Christmas present for someone.

And that's not all.

At a recent Horton council meeting, recreation committee members in attendance put out the call for donations of a second and third prize for the raffle.

Sharon Bennett quickly offered a large print of the

Pilgrim Most Improved Senior: Ila McCallion and Elayna Meighen Most Enthusiastic Senior: Ava Pilgrim and Ella Stewart Most Improved Intermediate:

Grayson Robillard Most Enthusiastic Intermediate: Kyra Comparelli CanSkater of the Year: Rylinn McLaughlin CanSkate Champions: Sophie Gibbons and Wyatt Desjardins Most Improved CanSkater: Kroix Stewart and Audrey Grant Most Enthusiastic CanSkater: Nicholas Crawford and Andryna Sell Most Dedicated Power Skater: Abigail Proulx and Cash Legault Most Improved Power Skater: Dara MacDonald, Ainsley Coulas, Colin MacDonald and Zander Crown The coaches commended the skaters and volunteers for all their work in putting together the club's annual ice show, Disney on Ice Classics, on Saturday, March 30. Although Mother Nature didn't co-operate, the show was a resounding success with packed seating right to the end.

The Renfrew Skating Club is thankful to the many sponsors, organizations and individuals who contributed this season.

Katie Skerkowski is an instructor with the Renfrew Skating Club.

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EVERY SPRING WOULD BRING NEW LIFE TO MOTHER LONG, DREARY WINTERS WERE ALWAYS DIFFICULT DURING 1930S, MARY COOK RECALLS MARY COOK Column

The ditches had dried up. The fields were ready to plant. Each day I could feel the warmth of spring all around us.

With the coming of the longer, sunny days, Mother became a different person. All winter, it was like someone had pulled a window-blind over her face, only occasionally letting in a bit of light.

For the most part when the days and nights were dark and dreary, it was like Mother was waiting for something good to happen. And then the winter was over, and

spring was here at last.

Audrey and I were sitting alone on the swing in the grape arbour. Buds were just starting to come out, and soon there would be enough leaf-cover to make a haven for us outside where we could eat a meal and get away from the hot sun, or the steaming kitchen. I could hear Mother, through the opened window, singing a wordless tune, and the sounds of pots scraping on the Findlay Oval, and dishes against dishes. A feeling of complete contentment settled over me, but I wondered about Mother's change at the end of winter and the coming of spring.

I asked Audrey if she, so much older and so much wiser than I,

noticed it too, or was it just my imagination. My sister paused for a few minutes, as she gathered her thoughts. "It's in the wintertime she misses New York the most," she said.

Much of her answer escaped me ... much beyond the reasoning of a five or six-year-old. But I listened anyway.

"She feels shut out from the rest of the world out here in Northcote, because the car is in the drive shed up on blocks, it's a long, cold trip into Renfrew in the cutter, so she only goes in on Saturdays to deliver her eggs."

She paused again, and I thought that was the end of it. But she went on.

"Did you ever notice how she reads and rereads that Philadelphia Inquirer paper that comes in the mail? Well, that connects her with everything going on in the

place she left to come to live here in Northcote. She gets lonesome for her friend Rosie, and I think she feels trapped in the winter ... looking out at so much snow, and she worries about fire burning the house down, and her relatives in Ottawa who can't come out to visit. So, you see, Mary, winter isn't the best time for our Mother."

I felt the utmost contentment knowing that winter was behind us, and that Mother would once again be her happy and contented self. Her seeds had come from her order to the Steele-Briggs catalogue, and were starting to sprout in the little square boxes on a table beside the back door. The rolled-up braided rug had been removed from the parlour door where it had been since the first blasts of winter, and we could now sit on the horsehair settee and look at picture albums or read.

Soon the spring housecleaning would begin ... the kitchen curtains washed and starched, and the braided rugs hung on the fence outside and beaten with the broom and rolled up for the summer.

The sun had risen overhead and was beating down through the vines of the grape arbour, and I could feel myself dozing off, leaning against my sister. And I was overcome with a feeling of joy and contentment. Mother was back ... everything was right in my world.

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

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Mary is a longtime writer with several books in print and in electronic copies. Mary Cook's Memories appears as a regular column.

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Call Mike Coulas now 613-432-0092 $199,900 MLS#1109261 “mikesells4u.ca ”

6 inch pine log chalet style home in the Hurd’s Lake Hamlet.

Approximately 13 years old, 2 beds, open concept living/ dining/kitchen w/Jenn-air stove top & built-in oven.

Airtight wood stove, finished basement with rec room & laundry/utility area. New propane furnace with central air and a 3 sided deck. Deeded private lake access with sandy beach & boat launch. Be on Hurd’s Lake this summer!

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30 MURIEL AVE

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Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 www.sherricobusrealestate.ca $439,000

STEWART STREET - RENFREW

Call Mike Coulas now 613-432-0092 MLS#1145966 “mikesells4u.ca ”

Opportunity here for almost any development from multi residential to commercial-retail.

Property is currently zoned commercial but would suit many different uses. Ready to build your new restaurant, car wash, office complex or mini-mall.

Over half is asphalt with multiple entrances off Stewart St.This vacant lot is positioned high with great drainage in any direction.

Plenty of traffic passes here every day to offer great exposure.

Beautiful location for this custom, brick, 4bedrm home. Tripleglaze windows. New: kitchen, furnace, A/C and some flooring.

Approx 3200 sq ft.

Family friendly floorplan and designed for entertaining! Close to schools and shopping!

631 BERGERS LANDING

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Gorgeous waterfront property 10min from the Town of Renfrew. Quick access to Hwy 17. Quiet, private location to enjoy and relax on a tranquil lake. 384 feet of shoreline and dock on the beautiful Coldingham Lake. Great fishing! Recently renovated and all ready for you to enjoy, don’t miss out.

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NEWS

DRIVER CHARGED WITH RACING NEAR ARNPRIOR ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE A Quebec man was charged with racing in McNab/Braeside.

On May 4, an officer with the Renfrew OPP was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 17 in McNab/Braeside township.

As a result of a traffic stop Miguel Abrahams, 47, of Saint-Eustache, Que. was issued a summons for race a motor vehicle, excessive speed and will appear in the Ontario

Court of Justice in Renfrew on June 21, 2019.

Arnprior and Renfrew OPP officers investigated eight domestic disputes during the week of April 29 to May 5. One male was charged with three counts of assault.

The Renfrew detachment investigated 289 calls for service.

Crime StoppersCrime Stoppers Pembroke/Renfrew County believes that someone may have information that could assist police in solving these crimes.

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

Call Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 613-735-8477 or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.

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329 Kennedy Rd • $489,900

00 Pine st, GRiffith • $29,900

00 MURPhy Road • $219,900

SPEND THE SUMMER AT THE COTTAGE! 3 BEDROOMS, OPEN CONCEPT, LARGE DECK. DETACHED GARAGE FOR STORAGE Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681 MLS# 1151270

HOBBY FARM OR HORSES. 10.5 ACRES. OLDER FARM HOME IN NEED OF INTERIOR UPDATING. ATTACHED SELF CONTAINED, NEWLY CONSTRUCTED 1 BEDROOM INCOME/GRANNY FLAT. OUTBUILDINGS W/ HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT OCTAGONAL BARN Dennis yaKabacK: 613-432-0041 MLS# 1150822

WELL CARED FOR BUNGALOW WITH FINISHED BASEMENT. SALE INCLUDES 40 FT X 134.5 FT WATERFRONT LOT ON CALABOGIE LAKE Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254 MLS# 1149973

BUILDING LOT IN GRIFFITH. MATURE PINE TREES, SANDY SOIL, LEVEL LOT Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681 MLS# 1151225

RECREATIONAL LAND. CLOSE TO CALABOGIE. APPROXIMATELY 2000 FT FRONTAGE ON MURPHY RD Vince Johnston 613-433-2254 MLS# 1150700

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132 Pine ave •

26 astRolabe Rd, Cobden • $164,900

580 RaGlan st s • $284,900

3 + 1 BEDROOM, 2 BATH BUNGALOW. KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS. NICE REAR YARD. CARPORT. NEWER ROOF SHINGLES Dennis yaKabacK: 613-432-0041 MLS# 1151612

LOTS TO OFFER! 3 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME WITH 24 X 24 GARAGE. LARGE REAR YARD, PERENNIAL GARDENS, FRONT VERANDA. MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY, NATURAL GAS HEAT Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681 MLS# 1150537

CHARACTERISTIC 4 BEDROOM, 3 BATH CENTURY HOME WITH LARGE ROOMS AND LOVELY SIDE YARD WITH DECK, PERGOLA AND GARDENS Margaret Dubeau: 613-433-1191 MLS#1147191

GREAT LOCATION. 4 BEDROOM, 3 BATH HOME ON DOUBLE LOT. CUSTOM KITCHEN WITH PANTRY AND QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS. MUST BE SEEN!!

Morris eaDy: 613-432-1830 MLS# 1144619

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296 MCMahon Rd • $44,500 BUILDING LOT – NICELY TREED, APPROX 8 KMS FROM RENFREW. 112 FT ALONG THE ROAD & 70 FT LONG, PLUS IT COMES WITH ADDED BONUS! Morris eaDy: 613-432-1830 MLS# 1141461

229 Mt. st. PatRiCK Rd • $299,900

THIS 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW IS IN AN EXCELLENT STATE OF REPAIR. LARGE WINDOWS OFFER LOTS OF NATURAL LIGHT & PEACEFUL PASTURE VIEWS. LOVELY OPEN CONCEPT. OUTBUILDINGS. PROPANE FURNACE & A/C Dennis yaKabacK: 613-432-0041 MLS# 1149496

51 McBRiDE RD CUSTOM LOG HOME CLOSE TO TOWN. 3 + 1 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHS. 1.19 ACRES. call Morris eaDy: 613-432-1830 MLS# 1146897

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19 IRONMINE GuLLy LANE

A wonderful 3 bedroom home that was used as a cottage, situated in a beautiful bay on Black Donald Lake. 2 full baths and 2 levels of living space. Terrific waterfront for swimming. Landscaped to perfection. Very impressive property and ready for the summer.

MLS# 1151147. Call David today at 401-2824 to view.

1000 NEwFOuNDOuTLAND RD

Two parcels of land, with a total area of approximately 270 Acres. Borders 3 lakes: 1. Approx 4.71 acres on O’Brien Lake 2. Approx 11.74 acres which totally encircles Proven Lake 3.

Approx 104 acres bordering Donahue Lake. Property is surveyed.

One of kind! MLS# 1151456. Call Ross 613-433-1133.

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1588 GOSHEN RD

83 QuEEN ST. S.

An older 2 storey 3 bedroom home with detached single garage and paved drive. First level has living room, dining room, kitchen and a potential family room plus storage at the rear.

The second floor has 3 bedrooms, 3 pce bath and a potential fourth bedroom. Good sized corner lot – close to shopping.

Call Helen at 432-0058 to view this home

BROKER

Hobby farm located approx 2 miles from Renfrew.Approximately 75 acres cleared land. Last several years farm has been used for grain. Clay loam soil, flat not tile drained. 2 Storey house with great size kitchen and living room with 1- 4 piece bath on the main floor. 4 bedrooms on the 2 floor and a full unfinished basement.

Several out buildings which include; hay barn with several stalls, attached frame shed and frame building near the house used for storage.Two drilled wells on the property. Truly one of a kind. MLS# 1150722. Call Ross 613-433-1133.

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330 Plaunt Street South, RenfRew Ontario K7V 1n3 613-432-7562

1475 GOSHEN ROAD

Located on a paved road and close to town with excellent access to Hwy 17. 3 bedroom HiRanch with a finished lower level with a bedroom, 2 pce bath and large family room. 2 bedrooms and 2 baths with laundry on the open concept main level. MLS#1151130. Call David 401-2824

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D D L L SO SO 81 ELGIN AVENuE

4 CARDEL ST. BEACHBuRG

Asking $309,900 for this 3 BR, 2 Bath ICF constructed home with large double car garage and fenced yard. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

A well cared for 1 and ½ storey home! First level has kitchen and dining area, den and living room plus 1 bedroom and 3 pce bath. Second level has a large bedroom and sitting area adjacent and 3 pce bath. Lower level has storage and furnace room plus a large bedroom for extra company. The lot measures 66 ft x 165 ft. Storage shed. Excellent value for you and your family! Call Helen at 432-0058.

31 STONE ROAD

Brand new bungalow with 1 1/2 car attached garage, located approximately 5 km from Renfrew. Almost 6 acres of property. Open concept kitchen. Living room has large windows. 3 large bedrooms.

Full unfinished basement with plumbing for a 4 piece bathroom. Deck.

Asking $425,000.MLS# 1140646. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

454 MAyHEw

150 IVy AVE.

Asking $319,900 for this wonderful updated five BR family home in Horton Heights with in ground pool/hot tub. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

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uNDER CONSTRuCTION!

45 CHARRON LANE, RENFREw

Total privacy, 739’ of pristine shore line of 6 acres.Large 3 bedroom home with two 4-piece bathroom s and a detached 3 bay garage. Kitchen, dining room, living room with wood fir eplace and sun room.Two separate cottages; include a studio and a work shop . A sauna by the beach with a quiet bay and beautiful sunsets. A must see! Askin g $799,900 MLS# 1103022. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

27 OTTERIDGE AVE

(HuNTER GATE SuBDIVISION) 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and open concept living quarters. Laundry on main level. Excellent residential location. Deck at the rear, paved drive and interlock walk way. Close to hwy for access and close to shopping for convenience. Call Helen to view at 432-0058

368 HuNTER GATE SuBDIVISION 1670 Hwy 132

Just on the edge of town with acreage, running creek, paved drive, large workshop, this 4 BR Executive Bungalow has everything a family needs.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319. Check it out online!

FORESTVIEw CRESCENT

This brand new custom built Nudura home is waiting for you to see it! Under construction but moving quickly. 3 bedrooms, large living quarters, 2 baths, deck at the side of the home and fireplace in the living room. All the bells and whistles are here. Outstanding lot with so much privacy – you will love it! Call Helen for details 432-0058

Phase

4

LAPASSE wATERFRONT

Asking $289,900 for this completely renovated Ottawa River waterfront home with over 300 feet of shoreline. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0919.

NEw PRICES ES 3 ACR,900 $174

1040 GARDEN OF EDEN ROAD

Brand new Hi Ranch 3 bedroom home located in an ideal country setting. Attached 2 car garage, open concept, Central Air, Large rear deck, Tarion Warranty, and close to Hwy 17 for commuters.

MLS 1126564. Call David Vincent 613-401-2824

A wonderful home located in a wonderful location. Many updates completed in last few years. Open concept living with both levels completely finished. New decks on front and rear and landscaped yard. Shows beautifully. Call David Vincent 613-401-2824. MLS #1144811.

416 ASHDAD ROAD

Beautiful 2 storey, brick home featuring KIT, DR, large cosy LR with air tight wood stove, sunroom, 2nd fl 4 bedroom, 1-2 pc, 2- 4pc, 4 ca r detached garage. Many outbuildings. Property backs onto Perault Lake with log cottage, 72 acres of Tillable Lank Asking $659,000. MLS# 1129758. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

est.

2003

2.7 ACRES

312 BONNECHERE ROAD

One of a kind! 276’ Waterfront. Bungalow with 2 car detached garage, paved drive, open concept KIT, DR, LR plus hot tub enclosed room. Full basement, rec room, BDR, laundry room, storage room. Many more features.

Call Ross 613-433-1133

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LD 314, SO 316, 318, 320,322

4 AC $199,9RES 00

JuST LOCATED ON THE MADAwASkA RIVER AT SPRINGTOwN HAMLET If you desire acreage on the Madawaska River you have it all here! 3 acre parcel for sale and 4 acre parcel for sale with lots of frontage on the mighty Madawaska – check out the MLS listings to see the survey of each parcel. Call Helen at 613-432-0058 or David at 613-401-2824

HuRDS LAkE ACREAGE

Rare Find !! 85 Acres at Hurds Lake including a private bay for waterfront with hydro and bell at the lot. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

LORLEI DRIVE

Executive Waterfront Home on Lorlei Dr. Asking $899,900 for this immaculate four bedroom home with walkout basement on the Madawaska River. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

CALL HELEN VINCENT AT 613-432-0058 TO VIEW!

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