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Shining a light on our seniors June is Seniors Month and local seniors, friends, supporters and long-term care staff gathered to kick off the special occasion at an event June 1 at Groves Park Lodge. Above, Bernie Vincent of Quail Creek Retirement Centre dances with Quail Creek’s activities director Sue Diotte. For more on the opening, see page 19.

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Renfrew fair goers, are you ready to ‘Feel It Again’?

And just ‘What Does It Take’ to make up a stellar entertainment lineup for the upcoming annual event?

The Renfrew Fair Board has announced that ’80s hard rock/glam metal band Honeymoon Suite will headline the 2016 edition of the popular fall event.

The fair will open on Wednesday with the much-anticipated demolition derby. On Thursday night, Leahy The Next Generation will thrill young and old alike on the grandstand, say officials.

Country artist Jess Moskaluke will take to the stage on Friday night and on Saturday night, Honeymoon Suite will rock the grandstand at 8 p.m.

A new midway provider will also be introduced this year.

“We are excited to announce that Carter Shows will be bringing 25 rides, the most ever at the fair. There will be rides for everyone at reduced prices,” says a fair press release.

The board of directors of the Renfrew Fair is busy organizing an exciting schedule of events for the 162nd fair, which runs Sept. 7-11.

For more information on the fair visit www.renfrewfair.com or ‘Renfrew Fair’ on Facebook.

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Horton Township agrees to sell gravel pit despite public opposition Tiffany Lepack

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It was a tense special council meeting June 6 in Horton Township with the public gallery packed over the sale of municipal property.

The meeting, called

by Mayor Robert Kingsbury, was to address issues brought up from the town’s lawyer in regards to the sale of the township’s gravel pit property located at 1683 Lo-

chwinnoch Rd. On April 28, at another special council meeting, council received an offer to purchase the pit from Ontario Inc. 1716729 (this same company has since changed to Ontario Inc. 2255554) for $550,000.

At Horton’s regular council meeting on May 17, a draft agreement of sale was presented to council; it was passed that night giving authorization to the mayor and

clerk to execute the agreement.

However, it was not executed on the advice of the township’s solicitor who recommended the pit be declared surplus and seek an appraisal of the property.

Council felt this was already done because when they were dealing with selling the pit to TransCanada Pipelines in 2014 it was declared surplus at that time, since then this deal fell through.

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As well as the surplus issue, council also received a second offer to purchase the pit on May 18 from Ottawa Valley Sand and Stone Limited for $625,000; the day after the bylaw was passed on the first offer.

On June 6, council voted to enter into an agreement of sale with the original offer of $550,000 with Coun. Glen Campbell opposing the sale.

During the meeting Kingsbury wanted to make one thing very clear.

“Everyone should realize nobody sitting around this table is going to gain five cents from this deal going through,” said Kingsbury.

“The residents of the township are the ones benefiting from this sale. That money will be used to help us within the township whether it will be used to invest in roads or something else, that money will be used to help us out.

We do not gain anything from this, I want everyone to know that.”

Mark Nesbitt was the only person signed up as an official delegation for the night, although others in the crowd wanted to speak. Kingsbury pointed out they could of filled out a delegation form as well.

Nesbitt made it clear he was speaking on his behalf and not for any company.

However, his family does own the gravel pit across the road from the one in question and he also said during his delegation he knew there was a higher offer because he had hand delivered the second offer to the township.

Nesbitt referenced a truck the township was selling, which was fifty times the value of the pit and said there were three ads in the paper.

Nesbitt said the process council choose for the sale did not give the best value for the Horton taxpayers.

“It was spur of the moment and very quick, when you consider municipalities they don’t typically move that quick,” said Nesbitt.

He told the council although he is a consultant for a number of companies he was there on his own time and thought that township should do better.

The appraisal that was included in the special council package listed the property at a value of $160,000; Nesbitt said that does not include the resources in the ground, which he estimates could be at least $1 million dollars.

“I question why would you jump so fast for $550,000 when no one looked to see what’s in it. It baffles me,” said Nesbitt. “Again, the original offer was put in at lightening speed, which is not typical for the government. Why did it move so fast, what was the rush? I don’t understand.”

Nesbitt approached the township a few years ago and at that time was told there was no interest in selling it.

He said the council did not do its due diligence because they did not ask his families company, if they were interested in purchasing it.

Later in the meeting Kingsbury said his father had offered $40,000 a few years ago, an offer Nesbitt said he was unfamiliar with.

Nesbitt also said there was a covet on the property from when it was original purchased from Ontario Power Generation in the 1970s to keep the land in public hands. According to township staff, the time period to keep it in public hands has expired however it has never been removed from the title.

“We are selling it lighting speed, a back door deal. It makes no sense to me,” said Nesbitt. “I think there is way

too much smoke and mirrors here, it is a grey deal and I don’t know how anybody can say they are serving the township well.”

In an exchange with Kingsbury, the mayor told him he was hurting the original company by saying it was a backroom deal; Nesbitt said it was not his intentions to make him look bad.

“Your doing a good job, calling it a back door deal, how does that look on him,” said Kingsbury.

“The township nor him does not do back door deals.”

Nesbitt countered saying he was a very good businessman if he could do a deal like that.

“It is choice time you can either take the highest offer, which you should, or you should do it right and put it up to tender,” said Nesbitt.

When he finished there was a round of applause from the large crowd in attendance for the meeting.

Kingsbury quickly pounded on his desk.

“This is a council meeting and you will be quiet,” said the mayor.

During Kingsbury’s rebuttal to the delegation, he told Nesbitt there were conditions on the second offer.

“If we did not honour the offer we have already approved, the second company has the opportunity to pull out,” said Kingsbury. “So we are left with nothing. Let’s be clear, there is smoke and mirrors but I think there is quite a bit on your side.”

Coun. David Bennett said he respected Nesbitt but some of his remarks were fabricated and that they had done their due diligence.

“No way near $1 million, you would never make that statement unless you had a point to prove,” said Bennett. “We had a point to prove as council because we were doing the best we could for the municipality.”

Bennett said the person who made the first offer was told that the offer had to be over $500,000.

He also spoke with other companies, giving them seven days plus an extension and was told 15 minutes before the meeting no offer would be forthcoming.

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Renfrew welcomes mud drags and grass drags June 18 and 19 Tiffany Lepack

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The mud is going to fly and the trucks are going to roar.

Start your engines for the Full Boar 4x4 event at Ma-Te-Way Park on June 18 and 19.

Jay Wilson is with the Ontario Mud Racing Organization and is one of the organizers of the event.

He encourages everyone to come and check it out.

“The noise, the flying mud, the different machines,” said Wilson.

“It’s something everyone should see once.”

The event starts Friday night with test runs but the official reg-

istration starts Saturday morning at 8 a.m.

Racing starts at 11 a.m. with everyone welcome to come out and watch for only $10 per person per day. Children 10 years old and under get in free.

“It’s a blast, a lot of fun,” said Wilson. “You get to experience full on electronic timed drag racing just like at Luskville or any other drag strip.”

There is also camping on site for only $10 per night as well as food/ drink vendors.

Wilson has been racing himself for 25 years at Ranch Lake, Merrickville, Brockville and along the St. Lawrence Seaway.

“We have created a class for every vehicle that could show up right from four-cylinder to full blown race machines,” said Wilson.

New to the event this year is the addition of snowmobile grass drags, hosted by the North American Snowmobile Drag Racing Association.

“We are fully expecting some of the fastest in the country to be at the event,” said Wilson of the snowmobile racers.

Wilson expects the event will attract a couple of thousand people.

For more information call Wilson or search FULL BOAR 4x4 on Facebook.

“The shallow track is to test the horsepower and driver skill against the clock,” said Wilson.

“The deep mud track, we call it the Hill N’Hole which is for the guys who want to get down and dirty.”

Classes include: four-cylinder, any four-cylinder truck, six-cylinder-any six cylinder truck (no diesels), V8 Stock V8 Truck (full exhaust with mufflers and dot approved (street legal) tires, V8 modified (open hedders) cut tires allowed, diagonal 4link (rock crawler) suspension allowed, Pro Stock (lateral 4link suspension/ nitrous allowed, diesel (any diesel truck), tractor tire and open class (rail chassis).

“I went to a mud bog and got hooked,” said Wilson. “I always enjoyed playing with my truck in the mud and after I went to that first one I had to go to everyone and I still love them.”

This is the second year for the event. After having a success as part of the Hog Wild Pork Fest last year, this year the races will run on their own.

Mud drag racing is for 4x4 trucks and ATVs in a shallow mud tracks also known as speed pits.

This year they will have three tracks, two shallow and one deep mud.

Wilson explains the difference between the two tracks.

Myers Volkswagen Council votes no to tender sale of gravel pit EXCLUSIVE TRUCK & SUV SALE! Continued from page 2

“We did everything possible we could do,” said Bennett. “There is nothing in our bylaw (that) says we have to put it out to the total industry.”

Bennett said Nesbitt’s remarks were unfair to council “We are doing what we need to do to in order to move this municipality forward and we have to,” said Bennett.

“We get bills from the Ontario Provincial Police for $425,000 – a $100,000 increase in one year. We have 1,300 households, how do we get $100,000 extra out of 1,300 households? We can’t do it, it’s mathematically impossible. If we are going to keep the tax rate at the minimum, we have to be creative and do things we have to do.”

Campbell, who was unable to attend the special council meeting when the first offer was presented due to work commitments, reminded his council colleagues and those present that when he ran for office he said he would push for open tenders.

“I would of liked to see that for a major asset like this,” said Campbell. “I agree with Mr. Nesbitt it did come up quick.”

He admitted the first offer was very generous.

“I would of liked to see it out in full tender and it would of relieved some of these issues,” said Campbell.

Deputy Mayor Robert Johnston said he didn’t want to be in the position that the first offer could walk away.

“We are within the bylaw and we are not going to back track…we need the money and I think we did the right thing,” said Johnston. “This other company was given the opportunity to make an offer and they didn’t.”

Coun. Jamey Larone said he didn’t disagree and would of liked to see a different process.

“I don’t know if I can support a second offer because it’s easy to do something after the fact. I didn’t hear that any companies needed more time, could of said we are interested, we had a proposal in front of us and an opportunity was granted to that company,” said Larone.

Council voted not to tender out the sale of the gravel pit with Campbell opposing the motion.

They also voted to declare the pit surplus and Campbell opposed it and received the appraisal for information.

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Climate plan anti-democratic: MPP Yakabuski Derek Dunn

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The Ontario Liberal government’s “top down” climate plan is anti-democratic, according to local MPP John Yakabuski.

Ontario’s new Climate Change Action Plan released last week aims to continue to reduce greenhouse gas pollution by accelerating the use of clean technology. Yakabuski and the PC Party now agree climate change is real and is man-made, but they don’t like Premier Kathleen Wynne’s strategy of forcing changes on people and business.

“We are completely on board and recognize this challenge is real. But you can’t dictate to people,” Yakabuski said, adding that industries were not consulted. “Just because you want something to happen doesn’t mean you can make it happen in the time you want it. That is not democratic.

“The people need to be part of the process.”

He also takes issue with the Liberals’ way of framing climate talk as an us-versus-them situation.

Anyone who disagrees with them is labelled a climate change denier, Yakabuski said.

“Nothing could be further from the truth,” he said. “Everybody agrees we have to reduce the amount of carbon in the atmosphere, but without having to devastate our economy.”

The Climate Change Action Plan and cap and trade program, according to a government press release, form the backbone of Ontario’s strategy to cut greenhouse gas pollution to 15 per cent below 1990 levels by 2020, 37 per cent by 2030 and 80 per cent by 2050. The government will report on the plan’s implementation annually and renew the plan every five years.

“The plan outlines the key actions the government will take to combat climate change, create good jobs in clean tech and construction, increase consumer choice and generate opportunities for investment

in Ontario,” reads the press release.

The actions include: • Establishing a green bank that would help homeowners and businesses access and finance energy-efficient technologies to reduce greenhouse gas pollution from buildings.

• Creating a cleaner transportation system by addressing greenhouse gas pollution from cars on the road today, increasing the availability of zeroemission vehicles on the road tomorrow, deploying cleaner trucks and making transit more available.

• Halting the ongoing rise in building-related emissions by giving Ontarians more choices, incentives and tools to make the right energy choice for their homes and businesses, by providing better information about energy use by buildings and homes, and making new buildings increasingly energy efficient over time.

• Making Ontario one of the easiest and most affordable jurisdictions in North America for homeowners and businesses to install or retrofit clean-energy systems such as solar, battery storage, advanced insulation and heat pumps, while helping to protect and support low-income households, vulnerable communities and many renters from the cost impacts of carbon pricing.

• Supporting a carbon market that drives the lowest-cost greenhouse gas emission reductions.

Actions in this plan, supported by cap and trade proceeds, will help business and industry make investments that reduce greenhouse gas pollution. This will help save energy costs, improve productivity and global competitiveness, and protect and create jobs.

• Working in partnership with First Nations and Métis communities to address climate change, with actions guided by Traditional Ecological Knowledge, and helping to build capacity in these communities to participate in the economic opportunities that may arise from these actions.

• Building on progress, leading by example and acting on opportunities to make government operations carbon neutral. Ontario will achieve this by reducing greenhouse gas pollution across our facilities, operations and procurement.

• Ensuring that natural, agricultural and forested lands are used in ways that are efficient, sustainable and enhance the removal and storage of carbon from the atmosphere while working with Ontario's waste sector to leverage different practices and technologies

to capture greenhouse gas pollution that would otherwise be released into the air.

“Ontario is a world leader in the fight against climate change.

We are committed to creating a low-carbon economy that will drive innovation, create more opportunities for business and industry, and generate highvalue jobs,” Wynne said.

“Our government’s climate change action plan is laying the foundation for cleaner air, a healthier environment, a stronger economy and a better future for our children and

grandchildren.”

Yakabuski said the $8 billion plan is made to look like “all carrots and no sticks,” but that the revenue to pay for the new incentives must come from business and taxpayers.

The Progressive Conservative energy critic also doubts the viability of converting natural gas usage to electricity. The additional wiring and other hard infrastructure costs, the existing maxed-out electrical grid, and the prospect of $150,000 added to new homes for the conversation, all make

the plan untenable, he said.

“It’s a shell game. They need to raise the money from somewhere,” said the RenfrewNipissing-Pembroke MPP. “People are at the brick now with regard to energy costs.”

Asked if the forestry and agricultural industries will face restrictions, Yakabuski indicated that input costs could skyrocket.

“If costs go up, that affects demand,” he said. “The bottom line is we can accomplish what is necessary without destroying our economy.”

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Property assessments decrease in Admaston-Bromley Impaired driving infractions continue Tiffany Lepack

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The Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated 204 calls for service during the previous week.

IMPAIRED DRIVERS

On Thursday, June 9 shortly after 5 p.m., OPP responded to a single vehicle collision on Pucker Street near Holmes Road in Admaston-Bromley Township. The male driver had been drinking and suffered minor injuries. He was arrested and transported to hospital for treatment of his injuries.

Further breath tests were conducted at the hospital.

A 51-year-old male from Admaston-Bromley was charged with impaired care or control of a motor vehicle and over 80mgs care or control of a motor vehicle. He will appear in court in Renfrew on July 6. Provincial Const. Chris Triemstra led the investigation.

On Saturday, June 11 at approximately 1:27 a.m.

Provincial Const. Chris Colton stopped a vehicle on Lisgar Avenue in Renfrew for a traffic infraction. The male driver had been drinking and failed a roadside alcohol screening test. Following further breath tests a 22-year-old Cobden man was charged with impaired driving and driving over 80mgs. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on July 6.

On Saturday, June 11, at 10:36 p.m. OPP officers responded to a single-vehicle collision on Burnstown Road in McNab-Braeside Township. The vehicle was travelling eastbound when it left the roadway and entered the westbound ditch. The male driver had been drinking and was arrested. Following breath tests at the detachment a 25-year-old male from Renfrew was charged with impaired driving and driving over 80mgs. He will appear in court in Renfrew on July 6. Provincial Const. Jean-

Philippe St.-Cyr led the investigation.

DOMESTIC DISPUTES

Officers investigated 12 domestic disputes during the past week. No charges were laid as no criminal offences occurred.

THEFTS

On June 7 an Ottawa Senators ball cap was stolen from Dahl’s Laundromat in Renfrew. The owner had started a load of laundry, including the ball cap and left. When he returned a short time later the ball cap was missing from the laundry. Provincial Const. Mark Yarmel is investigating.

Two young males were warned after stealing several items from a store in Renfrew. The 11 and 14-year-old were caught after returning home with the stolen merchandise and being confronted by parents. The youths returned the stolen property to the store, were warned by police and are going through extra judicial measures, a formal diversion program. Provincial Const. Mark O’Dacre investigated.

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Several reports of mischief and vandalism were reported to the OPP during the past week. Reports included a slashed vehicle tire on Wilfred Crescent, a car parked on Elgin Street was walked on and construction barriers were knocked down on Elgin Street in Arnprior. Officers also responded to a smashed mailbox on Mill Ridge Road, a chain cut on a gate at Mountain View Gold Course, an ATV driving on lawns on Museum Road - all in McNab-Braeside – and a mailbox smashed on Mullins Road in Horton Township. If you witness suspicious people or vehicles please help your community by calling the OPP immediately at 1-888-3101122.

The average family residential property has decreased by 2.1 per cent for 2017 in Admaston-Bromley.

Council heard the numbers at its June 2 meeting from Ross Jeffery of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC).

Jeffrey, MPAC’s account manager of a new stakeholder and municipal relations service for Renfrew County, has been giving presentations to area councils on the release of the new MPAC numbers this spring.

This new round of reassessments will be again phased in over a four-year period, affect-

ing the 2017 to 2020 municipal tax years.

The assessed value of a typical residential home in the township is $189,000, where a waterfront property was assessed at $159,000.

The township's residential decrease is 2.1 per cent and the County of Renfrew has seen an overall decrease of 1.1 per cent.

For a single family residential there has been a drop of 3.1 per cent and waterfront has seen an increase of 4.3 per cent.

The residential home value dropped by $5,000 and waterfront property increased by $27,000.

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One way to check if residents feel the assessment is accurate is to ask yourself if you could sell your house at the assessed value as of Jan. 1, 2016.

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If there are any errors, contact MPAC either online, at a field office or by phone and a representative will check it out and make any corrections.

If an owner still thinks the assessment is out of whack, then step three is to contact MPAC and file a request for reconsideration.

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Listen to your front lines Make no mistake about it, Royal Canadian Legion branches make major contributions to their communities.

Despite declining numbers of veterans, the Legions continue to defy the odds by surviving, providing a friendly place for people to socialize.

But they do much more than serving up some of the best food in town. They offer important sponsorships for youth groups such as cadets and scouts. The Legions keep the fine old art of oratory alive by holding speech contests and encourage young students with scholarships and bursaries.

And most of all, they play an integral role in ensuring the public, including the next generation, doesn’t forget that we owe our freedom to veterans who willingly sacrificed to protect our rights from the iron hand of tyranny.

Legions hold Remembrance Day ceremonies each Nov. 11, host veterans dinners and sponsor annual student Remembrance poster and writing contests.

And they raise money to help veterans and their families in the annual poppy campaign.

The money raised locally stays in Renfrew and Arnprior and area to give an important boost to organizations and facilities that serve veterans and seniors, such as hospitals and para-transit.

So it is disturbing to hear that the Legion’s Dominion Command is rebuffing concerns expressed by the organization’s grassroots about its administrators’ salaries and travel expense claims.

If the rumours about extravagant use of Legion money at the top isn’t true, then the Dominion Command should be welcoming calls by members asking for an accounting at this summer’s national convention.

The Legion’s 300,000 members need to have confidence that the Dominion Command’s $10-million budget is being spent properly and efficiently.

After all, the Legion members across the country rely on community support to keep going.

They and their communities need to know that senior administration is transparent and wise in its spending.

There has been enough controversy about how government spends when it comes to assisting veterans. Part of the problem is that the ivory towers in Ottawa have become divorced from the veterans’ real needs.

Front-line Legion members know best how the organization can assist veterans.

The brass at Dominion Command should be embracing their input, not rejecting calls for more accountability when it comes to spending Legion funds.

Dairy lobby clamours for big bureaucracy To the editor:

On Thursday, June 3, an estimated 2,500 dairy farmers stormed Parliament Hill to protest the increasing tariff-free imports of diafiltered milk ingredients of recent years, and the inaction of governments to date to close the loophole under the laws by which the ingredients are tariff-free.

What is curious in the fact of these protests is not that an interest group powerful enough to speak loudly for its own self-interest chooses to do so – that kind of behaviour is as predictable as the trajectory of the sun. Rather, what is interesting is how these farmers are unconsciously protesting the insanity of the same dairy monopoly that they forever lobby for.

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While the meeting with MPAC -- HEBRON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH -431 Albert St. - Rev. Daniel Meinema and the OPP Municipal Policing Sunday 10 a.m. Worship Service - Nursery Available.

Bureau did provide RMFEO memSunday School During Service - Coffee Break bers with some insight into why our Women’s Interfaith Bible Study property counts increased signifiWednesday Mornings from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. cantly more than the growth expe- Story Hour and Nursery for Children 5 years and under rienced, “tenacity should not be reEveryone is Welcome quired to attain this achievement.”

The second key issue identified ---------- ELMWOOD BIBLE CHAPEL ---------200 Francis St. during the meeting is the need for Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study, Prayer there to be some correlation beSunday: 9:30 a.m. - The Lord’s Supper tween the units/properties being 11:00 a.m. - Family Bible Hour counted and the tax dollars raised and Sunday School from their assessments. MPAC informed RMFEO members that ------- OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH ------100 Lisgar Avenue, West • 432-8525 charging policing costs directly to Saturday 7:00 p.m. the units/properties identified in the Sunday 9:00 a.m.

OPP property counts (by regulation) would require changes to the --------- ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH --------Municipal Act. 331 Plaunt Street, South ROMA is suggesting a minimum 432-5825 assessed value benchmark that must Saturday 4:30 p.m. be met if specific properties are to Sunday 10:30 a.m. be included under the OPP billing formula. The RMFEO maintains ------ ST. JAMES THE GREATER PARISH -----Portage du Fort, Quebec that some yardstick of eligibility or Sunday Mass 11:00 a.m. means of directly passing on OPP charges, is “urgently needed” to re- -- THE RENFREW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH -lieve some of the additional burden 460 Raglan St. S. • 613-432-5452 the current system is placing on exMinisters: The Reverends Brian and Alison Sharpe isting taxpayers.

Organist: Mrs. Elizabeth Brumm, H.B.Mus., A.R.CT.(2) The Calabogie meeting conclud- SUNDAY WORSHIP - 10:00 a.m. - Nursery Care Available Sunday School 10:00 a.m. ed with all parties agreeing to work Wheelchair Accessibility • EVERYONE WELCOME on some of the issues identified to If transportation required, call Church Office see if consensus can be reached on 613-432-5452 Tues-Fri 8 a.m. a billing model that works for all.

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an elderly parent, their residence is classed as two units and the municipality is billed by the OPP for two property counts. If they have a recognized home-based business on the same property, the municipality is billed for two residential units and one commercial property.

If they had a commercial billboard on the property, they now have two residential units and two commercial. If they also have wind turbines on the roll number property they now have one industrial, which now totals five units.

These different uses of the same property by the OPP may not result in a direct assessment increase that would raise the $193 demanded by the OPP for each additional “property” counted in 2016. In this example, the OPP bill is $193 x 5 = $965, yet municipalities recover $193 as one property for a difference of $772 in unrecoverable municipal costs.

Currently organizations representing municipalities such as ROMA must dig and prod to get clear information on changes already implemented instead of being consulted on proposed changes and updated on final decisions, claims the RMFEO. “Further compounding this problem is the run-around individual municipalities experience and the “jargon” they receive when seeking straight answers to legitimate OPP billing questions.”

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In a meeting with the OPP and other municipal representatives, the Rural Mayors’ Forum of Eastern Ontario (RMFEO) has raised concerns that an unfair formula is a major factor in why rural taxpayers are facing an increasing burden for policing costs.

The mayors presented an OPP costing analysis pointing out discrepancies in a meeting May 30 in Calabogie. At the session were representatives of the OPP Municipal Policing Bureau, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) and the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA).

In a news release last week, RMFEO members maintain they have found a discrepancy between the growth in property counts provided

by MPAC to the OPP and the new growth they could identify in their municipalities. They say the discrepancy equates to about $232,000 in OPP billings that had to be recovered from the existing tax base, above and beyond the phased-in increases already experienced this year.

While higher overall property counts mean a lower base cost per property for OPP service, charging that base service cost to additional units/properties that do not represent real growth “is not a realistic or achievable billing model for all parties involved,” says the RMFEO. As RMFEO members are just four per cent of the 323 municipalities to which the OPP provides services, the discrepancy could equate to $5 million across the province.

At the meeting, ROMA officials raised concern about units such as trailers with low assessed values being included in the count.

At the meeting, MPAC provided details on how it calculates property counts based on provincial regulation. In summary, the property count provided to the OPP is the sum of residential units identified on a property plus the total number of commercial and industrial properties identified on the tax roll.

“Units” are defined as a self contained residence intended for seasonal or year round use. This means there can be more than one unit on a property besides the main residence such as a basement apartment, granny suite, permanent camping or house trailer or a cabin.

In apartment buildings, condominiums and townhouses, all the

“units” within the main building are counted.

A residence with commercial space for a home-based business counts as both a residential unit plus a business. As well, a residence plus a cell tower is classed as one residence plus one industrial.

On the other hand, commercial properties are counted by their roll numbers regardless of how many separate commercial units they contain. Cell towers, solar farms, pipelines, wind turbines and billboards that fall into the industrial or commercial category are all counted as individual properties for the OPP. The OPP provided an explanation of their billings. In summary the OPP invoice municipalities as per the current government regulations and use data provided by MPAC. OPP cost recovery is allocated by base service plus calls for service. Base service costs are charged to municipalities based on the total properties provided by MPAC. Calls for service are billed to the municipality that had the call for service.

The OPP Municipal Policing Bureau makes recommendations on the types of properties to include in the billing model to the Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services. The final decision to include or exclude property types in the billing model rests with the minister.

As a result of this meeting, the RMFEO identified that one key issue for municipalities is the property counts MPAC provides to the OPP are neither transparent nor easily auditable by municipal staff.

While the OPP are billing municipalities based on property counts, municipalities must recoup the cost of police services through taxation based on assessment. Changes to residential properties that increase the number of units counted for OPP billing may not increase that property’s assessment enough to pay the additional OPP charges that result, points out the RMFEO. “Because there is no direct relationship between property counts and property assessments, the OPP billing model lacks the checks and balances needed to reassure municipalities that they are being billed appropriately for OPP services and can recover the full cost.”

For example, says the RMFEO, if Mr. and Mrs. X make a separate living space in their basement for

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Patients and their families, staff and physicians have let us know that they truly appreciate the new and updated spaces that have been completed at RVH since the shovel first went in the ground in the summer of 2013. We’re not done yet… the improvements are ongoing as we continue to redevelop our community hospital to ensure the best possible health care experience for our patients and their families.

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Our patients deserve the best With the recognition of patient- and family-centred care, the recent renovation of the Medical Daycare/ Oncology Unit couldn’t have come at a better time. Patients are very receptive to the spa-like comforts of our new chairs and the open concept, welcoming the outdoors practically onto their laps!

For many years our Medical Daycare and Oncology population had outgrown its former setting. Moving to the main floor of the hospital has provided a fluid motion of easy navigation to all the departments necessary for chemotherapy/medical daycare treatments to occur, with minimal effort in an already stressful situation for our patients.

Patients now have a beautiful RCI Resource Room for teaching and communication. On treatment days they can be as involved with their co-patients as they desire. They can rest, watch television, or just gaze out at the serene garden and waterfall during their treatments, knowing they are safe and well looked after.

We are proud to be part of this new unit—our patients deserve the best and I think RVH has delivered exactly that.

On behalf of Rhonda, Elizabeth, Lesley, Laura, Kathryn, Kim, Brad and myself, thank you to all who supported the transformation of this unit.

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On May 31, the Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) trustees made difficult decisions to close two schools and consolidate the students with others in a nearby school.

The 16 students at Madawaska Public School will be starting their new school year in the rebuilt Sherwood Public School, which will become part of the Madawaska Valley District High School in Barry’s Bay. Meanwhile the 54 students in Westmeath Public School will join other students in the Beachburg Public School in September.

With approximately 4,000 empty spaces in schools across the board, it was impossible to maintain both these schools which were at 25 per cent and 26 per cent utilization rates respectively. These are always difficult decisions but ones that must be made with the needs of all students in mind. The vote was not unanimous with board chair Dave Shields voting against the closure of Westmeath Public School.

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tion teams, including parents and staff, put in place to help with the process.

TEACHER LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (TLLP)

We were pleased to learn that the TLLP is funding two projects in our county next year – one at Madawaska Valley District HS and the second one at Central Public School(CPS). Central PS teachers Heather Dale and Melanie Reid received more than $30,000 to explore how a balanced literacy block in a second language classroom can increase student engagement, confidence and achievement in speaking, reading and writing in a second language. This is a natural follow up to a TLLP project already underway at CPS where the French teacher would integrate in to a regular classroom and work in small groups to facilitate the use of French terms in that topic area. Congratulations to these innovative teachers.

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the recent Options 2016 skilled trades fair held in Pembroke on May 11. In the 15 skilled competitions, RCDSB students captured 12 first-place finishes, 11 second-place finishes and 12 third-place finishes. In total, our students took 35 of the 45 medals in the competition. Terry Hoelke, our Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program co-ordinator, has provided much leadership in this area. He has officially retired from the board but has left a lasting legacy of excellence in the skilled trades.

fees for extracurricular programs, college application fees and support for families in crisis. For more information and registration, check the RCDSB website.

Cost is $100 per golfer and includes lunch, dinner, power carts and green fees. There will also be raffles and silent auction items available for your purchasing pleasure. Contact Mary Cahill via email cahillm@rdcsb.on.ca. or by phone at 613-735-0151 X 2270.

GOLF FORE KIDS DAY

June is an extremely busy month with 35 graduation ceremonies in the elementary, secondary and continuing education schools of the RCDSB. These will be attended by at least one trustee who will congratulate students on their achievements.

Year-end and recognition will also be extended at special events to the board’s 24 retiring employees, including 13 teachers and two principals. Summer holidays are just around the corner- well deserved by students, teachers, EAs, support staff, custodians and administration.

On June 29, the RCDSB will be hosting its first annual Golf Fore Kids Day at the Oaks of Cobden with all proceeds going to the Student Support Fund (SSF). This fund will provide schools with mini grants to help students overcome barriers and enhance their school experience.

The SSF will provide students with financial and/or in kind support so they can fully participate in school life. The types of support students can receive from this fund include assistance with

GRADUATIONS, VACATION TIME

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The Mountain Man Festival at Calabogie Peaks is just around the corner.

The festival is being held June 30, July 1 and 2.

“Wander through a myriad of different types of music from performers such as Big Wreck, Limblifter, Zeus, Paul Deslauriers Band and so many more,” says a press release promoting the event.

“With two stages (one indoors and one outdoors) going back-to-back, the music will never end. Come for the weekend and enjoy the resort,” say officials.

In advance of the festival is a Songwriters Workshop, being held June 27, 28 and 29.

“Develop your musical talents at the Songwriters Workshop under the mentorship of three award-winning Nashville, TN songwriters, Byron Hill, Gil Grand and Jeffrey East,” says a Peaks press release.

“With a low student-to-instructor ratio, you will learn how to become noticed in the music industry, improve songwriting skills, how to collaborate and how to get a demo produced.”

Best song of the retreat will perform at the ‘In the Round’ performance on June 29.

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Paying respects Donald Stroud and Bill McLeod salute as Huguette Jobin and Ella Box stand behind during a wreath-laying ceremony at the cenotaph in Low Square.

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Cheryl Gallant, MP RenfrewNipissing-Pembroke, is pleased to confirm the re-introduction of Bill C-278, An Act to Amend the Lobbying Act (reporting obligations), to be read as the Foreign Lobbying Transparency Act. “I introduced this legislation to protect local jobs,” said Gallant in a June 1 press release. “Thousands of Canadians rely on the working forest for their livelihoods. Canadians should be shocked to learn that for every dollar spent by our forestry industry correctly pointing out that Canada is a world leader in sustainable, environmentally sound forestry practices, opponents of the Canadian forestry industry spend a thousand dollars and more, on false information.”

Canadians do not know exactly how much money is spent to influence the attitudes of voters because much of the transfer of lobbying dollars is hidden. This legislation will shed light on a practice that threatens Canadian democracy, notes the release.

“The purpose of this legislation is to provide for greater financial transparency in how lobbyists are being funded for their activities. One of the

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Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant meets with Ben Hokum Lumber president Dean Felhaber. areas the Commission of Inquiry into the Liberal Sponsorship Program and Advertising Activities looked into was ‘government relations,’ commonly referred to as lobbying. As a result of those activities, our Federal Conservative Government brought in the toughest anti-corruption legislation in democratic countries. Unfortunately, the change in government in Ottawa has brought a surge in lobby-

ist activity.”

A lobbyist is defined as a person, who, for payment, on behalf of some other person or organization, communicates with a public office holder in respect of a matter of public policy, including the arranging or setting up a meeting between a public office holder and another person.

“Canadians need to be made aware that foreigners are funding single or special interest groups whose lobbying efforts do not enjoy the support of regular hard-working Canadians. Many of these groups could not exist without foreign funding. For example, in my riding of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke, thousands of hard-working Canadians depend on their incomes from the working forest.”

“Misinformation jeopardizes those jobs. Canadians have a right to know the sources of funding for those groups that seek to take away jobs from Canadians. The Foreign Lobbying Transparency Act would achieve financial transparency and improved accountability through the public reporting of payments made by foreigners to lobbyists,” said Gallant.

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From lost eyes to broken legs to poor vision, doctors at the annual Teddy Bear Picnic have seen it all.

If your best teddy is sick or just needs a checkup, the 24th annual Teddy Bear Picnic on June 18 at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital is just the place to take them.

The picnic takes place at the front of the hospital under the army tent from 9 a.m. to noon and is for children nine years old and under.

Roxanne Nolan, recreationist at the hospital, started the event when she had young children of her own with the help of a very supportive administration team.

“We are trying to make it a complete medical check for their teddy bears,” said Nolan. “So when they have to go to the dentist, eye doctor, emergency room, it’s not so scary for them.”

The well-attended event usually attracts 200 kids and is free.

“We have a very generous community and this is something we give back,” said Nolan.

Scott and Sons Hardware has donated a number of prizes for the kids as well.

“The kids fill out their name and it goes into the honey pot and the names are drawn at the end of the event,” said Nolan.

The event has a number of different stations for the kids to visit. Organizers ask children to bring one bear per

customer.

The kids start at the checkin area and they get a little book to fill out with the bear’s information and an admittance number. “Then when the doctor looks at them they know if they are there for a medical emergency or just a check up,” said Nolan.

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a number of different issues with the stuffed bear patients at the Bear Ambulatory Surgical Hospital or BASH Unit over the years.

“We have bears that need to be re-stuffed, eyes get sewn on, broken limbs that need splints with popsicle sticks,” said Nolan. “If you can think of something wrong with a

how a x-ray works,” said Nolan.

The Ontario Provincial Police will be on hand to take paw and handprints for identification kits.

There will also be colouring, juice, cookie decorating, face painting, bubbles and more.

‘They make glasses out of pipe cleaners for the bear and every child gets a pair of sunglasses,” said Nolan.

Another station is the lab where the bears get their blood drawn and get a x-ray done.

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She knows the doctors really enjoy the chance to interact with the youngsters outside of the hospital.

“The doctors are great to play along with children,” said Nolan. “The doctors love it.”

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The St. Joseph’s Catholic High School class of 1976 is hosting a reunion this summer. Above, the class photo from 1975.

Upcoming reunion for St. Joseph’s Catholic High School class of 1976 Forty years ago, St. Joseph’s Catholic High School was a small high school by the tracks off main street where students learned to use a slide rule in math, changed ribbons on typewriters, and played ball in the surrounding sports fields.

Gone are the railroad tracks, school buildings and fields are apartments and housing, typewriters and slide rules gather dust, but the old St Joe’s spirit still shines for

the graduating class of 1976.

A 40th anniversary reunion is being planned for Canada Day weekend at the Renfrew Golf Club.

“You might forget others over the years but high school classmates are never far from your thoughts,” said grad George Skerkowski.

While many had drifted apart over decades of career and family, with nests emptying and retirement looming, they’re beginning to reconnect.

“Settling across the country, many of us haven’t seen each other for 30 or 40 years but when contacted we picked up like it was yesterday,” said Skerkowski. “Credit the teachers who instill that kind of timeless spirit.”

About 50 grads, former staff, and spouses are expected to attend the upcoming reunion. Friends are invited to drop by the club’s banquet room after 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 2.

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Getting ready for the TD Summer Reading Club at the Renfrew Public Library are, clockwise from left, Dori Pilgrim, Mya Pilgrim, Isla St. Michael, William Howard, Jacob Howard, Ava Pilgrim, Ainslie Coulas, Finn Tabar, Myah McMahon and Destiny McCoshen.

Reading club underway June 18 Young readers are gearing up for the TD Summer Reading Club at the Renfrew Public Library.

The club runs from June 18 to Aug. 24 and the theme this year is ‘Wild!’ Children are encouraged to escape their everyday, step outside their ordinary and seek the unknown and untamed through giz-

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Participants read books and make their way through the gizmos and gadgets gameboard. There will also be special activities in July and August in the library’s program room.

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Summer sizzles at Camp Glissandro Camp Glissando

Come join the fun at a fantastic summer music camp. Camp Glissando is a week-long day camp that focuses on fun and learning through music.

Campers are given the opportunity to sing individually and in a choral group, play many instruments including drums, guitar, trumpet, saxophone, violin and others, learn about basic music theory, styles, and composers. And of course there will be crafts and lots of games.

A final showcase concert for family and friends will end the week. Camp Glissando had its inaugural year last summer at Trinity St. Andrews Church in Renfrew. It was such a great success that we decided to expand it this year.

For summer 2016 we will be running two separate weeks. Week one for ages 6-9 years will run Aug. 8 to 12. Week two for ages 10-13 years will run Aug. 15 to 19.

No experience is necessary. Those with experience will also find loads of new learning adventures.

The program has many musical opportunities that allow children to explore and learn music at any level.

Camp Glissando is run by experienced professional music educators who value the importance, joy and fun of music in children’s lives.

The Ottawa Valley Music Festival (www.ottawavalleymusicfestival.ca) is our sponsor.

We are a non-profit camp where all proceeds from the camp are donated to the Ottawa Valley Music Festival to help support their young musician initiatives.

The Camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily with a showcase concert each Friday.

Cost for the week is $225 per camper, which includes all supplies, use of the instruments, all music, snacks and camp T-shirt. There is a family discount of $25 each for siblings. Registration deadline is June 17, but spaces are filling quickly so don’t delay.

For more information and to register please contact Vicki Luhta at 613-623-1180 or email vickiluhta@dovesnestmusic.com . You can also visit www. dovesnestmusic.com for information and forms.

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The Bonnechere Museum will host the third annual Rhubarb Fest on Saturday, June 18, from 9 to 11 a.m.

There will be a bake sale of all things rhubarb outside; or come in and enjoy a piece of pie or torte and punch for $5.

Donations of baking are welcome. Please bring items to the museum before 4 p.m. on Friday or by 9 a.m. on Saturday.

For more details on this event, or to donate a rhubarb item, please contact the Bonnechere Museum at 613-628-1000 or by email at museum@bonnechere.ca.

The museum’s annual 50/50 lottery is also underway. Tickets cost $100 and are available at the museum.

There will be two Early Bird Draws July 1 and 16 each for $100 followed by ten draws for $500.

Only 100 tickets will be sold and they are going fast.

Get yours early to be eligible for the Early Bird Draws and have a chance to win up to $5,000.

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Seniors Month kickoff Officials, seniors, staff and supporters kicked off seniors month with an event June 1 at Groves Park Lodge. From left are Blanche Fridgen of Groves Park Lodge, Bernie Vincent of Quail Creek, Aileen Power of Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew Mayor Don Eady and Rose Quast of Renfrew Victoria Hospital. A number of events are planned this month to celebrate seniors.

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Tender packages are available for pickup at 450 O`Brien Road, Suite 105, Renfrew.

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Long-time members Ruth Elliott from St. Francis Xavier, left, and Marcella Cybulski from Our Lady of Fatima at the Diocesan Convention May 28.

CWL hosts 95th Pembroke Diocesan Convention The Diocesan Convention was hosted jointly

by St. Francis Xavier and Our Lady PHOTOS SUBMITTED of Fatima councils on May 28 at St. Francis Joan Lemay, president of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Women’s League (CWL), from left, Pat Xavier Hall.

Weller, Pembroke Diocesan CWL president and Darlene Meleskie, president of Our Lady Members from across the Pembroke Dioof Fatima CWL. cese gathered under the theme ‘One Heart, One Voice, One Mission, The Power of Prayer.’

The day opened with prayer, singing and a Crowning of Mary Service. Marcella Cybulski and Ruth Elliott, long time members of the CWL, placed the crown on Mary.

Guest speakers during the day were Col-

leen Martin, provincial spiritual development standing committee chair and Pauline Krupa, provincial president. During the business session of the day, reports were presented by all standing committee chairs.

The convention ended, as it began, in prayer followed by Mass at Our Lady of Fatima Church celebrated by His Excellency Bishop Michael Mulhall in which all members took part.

The day concluded with a banquet at St. Francis Xavier hall where everyone enjoyed good food and time for continued friendship.

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Camp Day coffee Tim Hortons Camp Day, on June 1, raised $12.6 million across Canada, which will help send 19,000 children to camp through the Tim Hortons Children Foundation. At the O’Brien Road location Richard Dean, general manager with Irene Rosebrugh, president of the Ladies Auxiliary at the Legion, serves coffee to Shane Flegal.

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Bikers for food On June 9, The Northern Old Bastards (NOB) Vintage Motorcycle Club presents a cheque to the Renfrew and District Food Bank for $480. This year the club has donated more than $6,000 to local food banks and both local hospitals. They raise the money from 50/50 draws at their monthly meeting. The next meeting is on June 26 at the Renfrew Wing and the club welcomes new members to join for just $25 per year. On hand for the donation are: food bank volunteers Gerald Adamson, left and Pat Howland, Terry Howland NOB’s Renfrew branch, Bob Nigro NOB, and Barry Watson NOB.

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Lots of local music at Spring into Summer Bash Tiffany Lepack

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It’s a party for a good cause and everyone is invited to the Spring into Summer Bash on June 24 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

The dance will take place upstairs at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre and will have something for everyone - entertainment, prize table, silent auction, toonie toss and more.

Tickets cost only $10 and can be purchased at the door.

This is the second time the Edwards family from Renfrew has hosted a dance. All money raised goes to support the Renfrew Super Walk for Parkinson Canada.

Hugh Edwards participated in the walk with his son Scott and granddaughter in September 2012. Sadly he passed away that December.

Even though their father and grandpa are gone, the family continues to support this cause that is close to their hearts.

Lindsay Edwards has participated in the walk ever since and says she wanted to do more to raise money for the event.

“I think everyone should come out,” said Lindsay. “After being affected we are trying to raise money to find a cure for Parkinson.”

This year the Super Walk is set for Sunday, Sept. 11 at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre.

The bash was born two years ago. Lindsay said they took a break last year as she welcomed a new baby to the family but this year they are back with plans to be bigger and better.

They have a number of local bands including: Khloe Bertrand, Caitlin and Sarah Dougherty, Mister and his Sister, Mitch Desilets, Steve Miller, Adam Brohart and Tyler Miller.

“I’m so excited for this year because we have live, local

entertainment,” said Lindsay.

“I’m sure everyone in Renfrew has seen one of these amazing artists, so it will be incredible.”

She is thankful for how supportive the community has been in donating prizes for the silent auction and prize tables.

The items up for grabs includes two half-page ads from Metroland Media valued at $1,000.

“That’s amazing, that is a great prize and it will help raise a lot of money,” said Lindsay.

Other prizes include signed sports memorabilia from the Blue Jays, Ottawa Fury and Ottawa Senators.

Shauna Quinn, event and partnership associate for the Parkinson Canada at its Ottawa office, says the Edwards family is fantastic.

“They are always supportive of our organization and are one of our top fundraisers,” said Quinn. “We are lucky to have them involved and bringing awareness to Parkinson Canada.”

Quinn says the walk is about coming together and

celebrating the hard work the community does as they raise funds and awareness for Parkinson Canada.

“The Edwards family does a phenomenal job of that.”

Quinn encourages everyone to come out to the event on June 24.

“It’s for a good cause and supports their personal campaign,” said Quinn. “They are putting a lot of hard work into this and they have so many great prizes. What a fun way to raise money. If you are into having a good time this event will appeal to you.”

Money raised at the Spring into Summer Bash goes towards Parkinson Canada’s local programs, support groups, exercise programs, research and advocacy programs.

To purchase tickets you can contact Scott at 613-432-3846 or get them at the door.

If you are unable to attend the dance but still want to support the Edwards in the walk you can go to http://www. parkinson.ca and click community fundraising and search for Lindsay Edwards.

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Patrick John Mills is set to open the Art Factory at 11 Bridge St. in what was for more than 100 years the H. Imbleau and Son Foundry. Here he stands in the foundry with one of his paintings called Heartbeats, which was the first painting he created after his daughter was born. Right: Mills and his daughter Isabelle beside the sold sign at the foundry in Renfrew.

Art Factory at old foundry location will help create a Renfrew art scene Tiffany Lepack

tlepack@metroland.com

Patrick John Mills is so passionate about his art and new venture in Renfrew, as he tells of his journey to the Ottawa Valley his words paint a picture.

Mills is working to open the Art Factory at 11 Bridge St. in Renfrew in what was for more than 100 years the H. Imbleau and Son Foundry. He officially takes possession of the building on June 17 and work to renovate it starts on June 20.

Mills is so excited about the 8,700-square-foot factory space – which will be a gallery, an art supply store, a studio and an event space – his ideas flow as fast as you can imagine his brushstrokes do when he is creating a large canvas masterpiece.

Mills is really looking forward to opening the Art Factory and having fun in Renfrew.

“It’s calm here, I like this place, it is beautiful,” said Mills. “People have more time and there is good energy here.”

When asked to describe his work he says it changes all the time.

“It’s textured, vibrant, paint, landscapes, morbid to mental breakdown on canvas to joyful and abundant,” said Mills of his style.

“It’s like a diary of your life on canvas. I haven’t tried to describe it.”

DOING WHAT YOU LOVE

Mills has been an artist for 23 years, although he admits he never wanted to be a professional painter. He was born in Saint-Jérôme,

Que., north of Montreal and grew up in the lower mainland area of British Columbia.

He attended Concordia University for two years studying civil engineering.

“I did really well and I was good at it but if you don’t love something you shouldn’t do it,” said Mills.

He started painting during his second year of university when his good friend Tara Bissett introduced him to something he did love. “She was an artist who lived and worked on campus and I would sit and watch her. She said ‘Do you want to try?’” reminisced Mills. “She let me use her paint and I just absolutely loved it.”

After this experience he started to paint for 40 hours a week. When asked why, he compared it to another passion.

“I’ve always just loved painting,” said Mills.

“It’s like sex, you do it as much as you can.”

He graduated from university with a degree in child psychology at Concordia and moved to Vancouver where he started to work with autistic children. He admits that was not his true calling.

“I didn’t know what the hell I wanted to do,” said Mills.

“I just wanted to paint. I would wake up before work and paint and after work I would paint.”

He created 450 paintings in a year-and-a-half and was selling them through an art agent to Europe and all across the United States.

BIG MOVE

He then followed his girlfriend

at the time, who was a dancer, to England. He got a part-time job but ended up selling 38 paintings in three months and was showing them in the basement of a hair salon.

“People were showing up at my door with $2,000 to buy my paintings. I was selling left, right and centre.

“It was nuts but I couldn’t get a show because my work was too intense and too raw,” said Mills.

“They didn’t expect that from a 28-year-old.”

During this time he got married and had a daughter named Isabelle.

His success continued as he was able to hold a solo show where he earned $38,000 in just three weeks.

He purchased a property in England for his new family.

He won an international art competition and Sotheby’s and Christie’s both auctioned off some of his work in Paris and London.

Queen Elizabeth II and former British Prime Minster Tony Blair did a walkabout of an exhibit, which included some of his artwork.

He passed on the opportunity to meet both of them.

“I didn’t care to meet them. I wanted to spend time with my family instead,” said Mills.

“I didn’t think the Queen would buy my artwork so it seemed pointless...my art agent wasn’t pleased.”

However, he does point out the prince of Morocco did purchase one of his paintings, a large study of the London underground.

Former Ottawa Mayor (current MPP for Ottawa West-Nepean) Bob Chiarelli purchased a painting and his work now hangs in Ottawa

City Hall and the Ottawa police station.

While in England, Mills’ career kept progressing and he was doing well but the housing prices kept going up.

He considered it important for Isabelle to grow up with family, so 11 years ago the decision was made to move to Ottawa, closer to his now ex-wife’s family.

He opened a home gallery in Ottawa, which he ran for five years.

During that time he would host large gallery openings, however he

encountered red tape with the city and was shut down.

He started to paint along Aylmer and sold paintings via Facebook.

“I just started to paint and reestablish myself.”

In 2012 Mills met Renfrewarea abstract metal sculptor Jack Stekelenburg.

Stekelenburg has been sculpting since 2005 and says he always thought of himself as an artist but there was an interruption of about 30 years.

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TIFFANY LEPACK/METROLAND

A poster for the new Art Factory with the slogan of the new art space ‘Live Love Art’ on some of the old foundry factory equipment.

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Town staff helpful with Art Factory plans From page 25

Stekelenburg was in Ottawa one day telling someone about his art and was told he needed to speak with Mills because he was creating a sculpture garden.

“I told him I needed five minutes of his time, I showed him 12 photos and he said it was great and to bring it on in,” Stekelenburg remembered.

“I brought it to his gallery and he said you have a permanent spot in my gallery and we have since developed a friendship.”

A WALK IN RENFREW

One day the two of them were in Renfrew working in Stekelenburg’s studio when they were out for a walk after lunch.

Stekelenburg pointed to the old foundry.

“I said ‘That’s my dream studio, I would love to work there and make big sculptures,’” said Stekelenburg.

He knew it had been on the market for a number of years. “Patrick looked at the building and said I should buy it,” said Stekelenburg.

“I thought this was fantastic.”

Mills has also willed Stekelenburg free studio space for the rest of his life at the new Art Factory.

Stekelenburg asked him one day why he was so giving and gets choked up at the memory.

Mills told him a story of a door breaking just before he was to have an opening and Stekelenburg fixed it no questions asked.

“He reminded me of that,” said Stekelenburg.

“He’s a giver. You will never out give him. He is a very giving spirit.”

That was two years ago and Mills recently took ownership of the property, which also includes some storage buildings and rental properties.

He knows full well there is a lot of work to go into the building that dates back to the 1850s but he is up for the challenge.

“It will take quite a bit of work to bring it up to code,” said Mills.

His goal is to be open this time next year.

So far his experience working with the Town of Renfrew staff has been amazing.

“Ivan (Burton, town planner) is outstanding,” said Mills. “We have been working out the details. It became more appealing because the town was such a pleasure to work with. They are just excellent.”

Some of his early plans include studio space in the back half of the

building and the store/gallery in the front of the building.

He will also be selling complimentary and unique items such as hats and jewelry. “Fun things that are affordable and handmade,” said Mills.

His giving spirit continues as he will allow art instructors to use the space for free but will encourage them to donate to a local art scholarship. “I’ll say can you donate and after a year I will go to the high school and figure out how to help local art students,” said Mills.

“I will personally give them a TIFFANY LEPACK/METROLAND class and they can get money to- Patrick John Mills with some of his hundreds of paintings. wards art supplies.”

“With Patrick coming he brings and talent to do something,” said He hopes this will help give them with him a following of people Wakely. a positive direction.

“I like Patrick a lot, he knows “That’s the vision - to do that ev- from Ottawa,” said Wakely.

“When he does an exhibit peo- how to express himself and that’s ery year to help encourage them.” what an artist should be doing.”

He also hopes to hold art events ple will be inclined to come here.”

Mills admits he is pumped to Wakely says this will help bring at the new location, including an tourists to town and give residents start creating in Renfrew. artist retreat.

“There is room for art and RenDiana Wakely, former president more exposure to the art world.

“They will come and they will frew needs to create, I think Patrick and one of the founders of the Renfrew Art Guild, calls the Art follow him. You could have a will create that energy in Renfrew,” couple of hundred people come to said Stekelenburg.

Factory wonderful. “ I am very excited.”

“It’s definitely a step forward in town, they will come here, eat at To learn more on the new Art the community and it recognizes a our restaurants, buy gas here and Factory visit www.facebook.com/ more,” said Wakely. spot for art,” said Wakely.

She has a very good impression ArtFactoryRenfrew and for more She says that although there is on Mills visit his website: http:// art on display in Renfrew the town of Mills and his work.

“He is young, has ambition patrickjohnmills.com . has been a hard sell for art.

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261 OAK CRES. Raised bungalow, consisting of kit, DR, LR leading to back deck. 1-4 pc bath, 3 bdr, full basement, 1-3 pc bath plus family rm, work area. Two outdoor sheds. NEW PRICE $124,500.

Your Host: Ross 613-433-1133.

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Asking $172,500 for this 3 BR home, with 1.5 baths and a large detached garage. Great interior space, gas heat, central air. MLS# 1014220.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

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53 McGREGOR SCOBIE, ARNPRIOR Asking $299,900 for this immaculate 3 BR end unit. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

Asking $129,900 for this well cared for 2 BR home, eat in kitchen, hardwood flooring, two large outbuildings for storage.

Economical home to heat. MLS# 1014697.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

SALE G PENDIN 304 RAGLAN ST. NORTH

316 LISGAR AVENUE

Excellent income property. Building is vinyl sided, and has a paved parking lot out front. If you are looking for that opportunity to own some real-estate and make some good income on the side, this is a must see!! Asking $325,000. MLS# 1009525. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

NEW PRICE

558 PRIEST CAMP LANE

A custom designed family-friendly cottage nestled on a large treed lot of waterfront property on scenic Mink Lake. Situated on a double lot that gently slopes toward the waterfront.The cottage is custom built, featuring a large stone fireplace in a spacious living/family room and a full length deck on the front. Lots of privacy! Must be seen to be appreciated.

NEW LISTING

149 HARRY ST.

2 storey brick home, features included separate kitchen, living room, dining room, and office. Plus laundry room with 3 piece bath.

Second floor has 3 bedrooms and 1-4 piece bath. Enclosed insulated front porch and partial basement. Large shed with a loft located at the back of the property. Large lot 66 x 264 with a paved driveway.

Great starter home with many more features. Asking $124,500.

Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

100 VAILE RD.

209 PLAUNT STREET

This centrally located home features two kitchens, two 4 pc baths, 3 bedrooms, and a deck at the back of the home. Some of the rooms have been recently painted. Situated on a good sized lot - a great starter home or income property. Newer roof - forced air gas furnace. Don’t miss this opportunity! Asking $134,500. MLS# 1004870. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

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158 ALEX LANE, HORTON TWP.

Asking $279,900 for over 1000 ft. of waterfront and almost 8 acres of land with this semi-detached cottage on the Ottawa River. 3 bedrooms, two 3 pc baths, open interior with large stone fireplace, large deck and majestic views of the river. MLS# 1015489. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

JUST LISTED

432 MAYHEW ST. Asking $235,000 for this 3 BR Garden home at 432 Mayhew St. Updated furnace, roof, finished basement, three season room at rear. MLS# 1013572.

Call Peter 613-432-0319.

328 HUTSON LAKE ROAD

Year round home which could be used as cottage. **Note** A further 26 acres of bush connected to he property is included in the price. Screened deck 14’ x 13’, plus another deck 13’ x 36’. Outdoor shd for tolls etc. Home is in excellent state of repair. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

NEW LISTING

128 BONNECHERE STREET SOUTH

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

Separate building, adjacent to the house, converted into a 2 bedroom apartment, providing extra income. Paved Driveway. Asking $149,900. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

Great property for hobby or working farm. 80 acres with approximately 1800 Square feet. Brick bungalow with open concept kitchen/living room, built in dishwasher, fridge and stove. Laundry in the basement along with a cold storage room. Central air conditioning. 2 newer steel sheds with cement floor, used for cow- calf operation at present. Shed - 1 - 30 by 70, Shed 2 - 20 by 80, barn 25’ by 50’, Barn 50’ by 30’ with exterior 20’ by 50’, famed machine shed 18’by Heated water bowl, clay loam soil - tile drained.

Septic tank pumped in 2015. Excellent producing land, great location, great farm, one of a kind. MLS# 1011782. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

WATERFRONT

NEW PRICE!

Beautiful setting for this 3 storey log-sided home with a wraparound verandah.

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

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NEW PRICE

521 HOWARD STREET

Now Asking $235,000 for this centrally located 3 BR, 1.5 bath home. Tastefully decorated throughout with large rear addition. Great value. MLS# 1007532. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

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GREEN LAKE COTTAGE Asking $149,900 for this well cared for private cottage on quiet Green Lake. BOAT ACCESS ONLY. Excellent boating, fishing and swimming.

MLS# 1013228. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

519 DOMINION ST.

PETER VINCENT

Sales Rep

613-432-7562

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

ROSS PEEVER

45 CHARRON LANE

ONLY 3 LOTS LEFT! 1 Acre waterfront lots only minutes from town on great part of the Ottawa River.

Call Peter for details 613-432-0319.

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

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

364 MCNAB AVE.

Great starter home, large modern kitchen, with separate living room.

Mostly hardwood floor downstairs as well as upstairs. This modern home has 2 bedrooms upstairs, 2 bedrooms downstairs and a full basement, gas heat and central air. All downstairs windows are approximately 10 years old. Separate garage with a paved driveway and a beautiful back yard.

MLS# 973843 Asking $179,500. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

WATERFRONT

SOL 1848 FRONTENAC RD.

Asking $139,900 for this well cared for 2 BR home in Matawatchan. Spacious interior with garage and 1 acre of land. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

IDEAL FAMILY COTTAGE Asking $249,900 for this 3 BR cottage, great waterfront, screened in porch with well/ septic and a garage. MLS# 1011957. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

408 HUMMINGBIRD LANE - WILBER LAKE

Asking $269,900 for this 2 BR Waterfront bungalow with 2 baths. Built in 2003 with 91’ of waterfront and large detached garage.

MLS# 1003233. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

45 CHARRON LANE

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

2333 EADY RD.

Asking $199,900 for this well maintained 3 BR, two bath home minutes from. Full basement underneath, large detached garage, spacious interior and screened in rear porch. MLS# 1011312. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

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

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

AGENT ON DUTY

Sherri Cobus

Allison Mulvihill

613-432-2333

613-432-1947

613-433-2880

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RVH supports the Fort Staff and physicians at Renfrew Victoria Hospital (RVH) have a longstanding history of giving back to our local community. The most recent fundraising effort is for those further away, in Fort McMurray, Alta., who need a helping hand.

A number of RVH staff have family or close connections among the thousands who have been displaced by the fires, so a fundraiser was quickly organized as a way to show support.

"I’m not surprised by the support of RVH staff. On short notice, a small group of staff was pulled together to organize a fundraiser of sorts for the people of Fort McMurray. This group didn’t disappoint - within an hour, they had generated ideas, and had a plan in place to implement those ideas. The support of all staff to make those

ideas a success is amazing. Thank you to everyone who bought 50/50 tickets, and who donated their time to make things for the bake sale.

Another great example of RVH staff pulling together in a time of need," said Julia Boudreau, vice president of corporate services.

The organizing group composed of Erin Rennick, Jessica Gilbert, Kelly Hebert, Roxanne Nolan, Pam Cranfield and Megan Blemkie decided on three ways to participate: a 50/50 draw, a donation jar, and a very popular bake sale in Café Victoria. The response of staff and physicians was overwhelming with more than $1,800 raised in a single day (May 19) for the cause.

The Red Cross is the chosen charity for the proceeds as donations will be matched dollar for dollar by the federal government.

June is Seniors Month at the library

Renfrew Public Library

Join us as we celebrate our senior patrons (55+) this June at the library.

Check our website www.renfrew. library.on.ca and social media pages for updates, and more information about programs and special events.

Internet Safety for Seniors on Tuesday, June 28, 2-3:30 p.m. Registration required call 613.432.8151 x.3 or email mmurdock@renfrew. library.on.ca.

This workshop can also be held at any local institution, please contact us for more information.

Technology help (including email, iPads internet, e-readers, tablets and more!) for Seniors between 2-4:30 p.m. Drop-in or by appointment A film will be shown every Thursday afternoon at 3 p.m. in the Program Room (titles listed on our website and Facebook page, and within the library). Drop-in and bring your own snacks.

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allisonmulvihill@royallepage.ca

Mike Coulas

Sales Representative

613-432-0092

mikecoulas@royallepage.ca

Catherine O’Neil Real Estate Broker

613-432-0073

catherineoneil@royallepage.ca

331 MARTIN STREET

18 CASTLEFORD CHURCH LANE

59 NADOBNY LANE

Spacious Brick & Vinyl Building with 3 full levels. Main floor with reception area, 5 offices and 4pc bath. 2nd level has 5 offices, 2 - 4pc baths, kitchen and lunch room. Lower level has 3 offices and a lounge. C2 Zoning for multiple options.

Ottawa River waterfront at an affordable price, imagine that!

This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, with vaulted & cathedral ceiling throughout. The functional floor plan is open concept with plenty of natural light. A finished basement & new detached oversized garage w/overheads on each end.

Why rent when you can own? This 1 bedroom home has had a complete face lift! New floors, windows, siding, walls and propane furnace. An oversized double garage and 444 foot deep lot on the edge of town on Thompson Hill.

Near town living at lower costs! This one is sure to please.

292 LOCHIEL ST. S.

4372 RIVER ROAD

716 CALVIN ROAD

• Investment Opportunity • Six Plex located close to downtown shopping.

• Fully rented, recent renovations, natural gas, rear parking

1 KM FROM THE OTTAWA R/BONNECHERE R. BOAT LAUNCH! Wonderful family home 2+2 bedrm, 3 bath, center fireplace, glass rail deck, ICF foundation, walk-out basement, detached garage, on paved road. Close to boat launch. 10 minutes from town of Renfrew. 20 min. to Arnprior!

This is a brand new home, never occupied! 2 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms and a completely finished basement. Large deep lot with a large wrap-around deck. Patio door from master bed to enjoy that morning coffee or evening toast! Heated with a new propane forced air furnace.

Come check out the“new house”smell here!

Location is perfect for commuters between Pembroke & Renfrew.

$209,000 MLS#1016077 Call Allison Mulvihill 613-433-2880

$450,000 MLS# 1008997 Call Gerry or Cathy O’Neil at 613-432-2333

$389,500 MLS# 1015824 Call Mike Coulas 613-432-0092

$345,000 MLS# 1007675 Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947

$128,700 MLS# 1016138 Call Mike Coulas 613-432-0092

$192,500 MLS# 1015512 Call Gerry O’Neil 613-432-2333 or Mike Coulas 613-432-0092

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Jane Anne Lafont, RVH housekeeping, looks over the large selection of baked goods donated by staff for the hospital’s Fort McMurray fundraiser on May 19.

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40 BANK ST. S. RENFREW A property you would see in“House and Home”mag! Attention to detail for this completely renovated 2 bedrm. Hardwd flooring, new kitchen, 2 new baths, new wiring, plumbing, insulation, drywall & furnace. Main fl laundry.

Private, fenced backyard with deck and garage. All this on a double lot!

$225,000 MLS# 1014946 Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 Go to my website for pics: www.sherricobusrealestate.ca

41 McGARRY AVE.

322 WADE AVE.

Solid storey & a half in quiet neighborhood. Refinished hardwood throughout with“new”main floor bath & 2 beds!

2 more beds upstairs for a total of 4 bedrooms. Large eat-in kitchen, new gas heat, newer windows & central air make this one a true value! Move in ready for a quick closing!

Look no further! Polished 3 bedrm bungalow in lovely neighbourhood. Hwd flooring, nice floor plan, finished lower level. Central air, fenced yard, deck and pool. Perfect for the young family or retirees.

$174,900 MLS# 1007739 Call Mike Coulas at 613-432-0092

$217,000 MLS# 1013157 Call Sherri Cobus to view! 613-432-1947 Go to my website for pics: sherricobusrealestate.ca

LOTS & LAND

730 INGLIS ROAD

SOLD

GRATTAN RD., HYNDFORD 2 ACRES! No rear neighbors.

Culvert & driveway already in place.

Lot partially cleared. 15 mins to Renfrew.

$31,900 MLS# 933861

35 ROBERT COLIN LANE

Thank you for your business!

Allison Mulvihill 613-433-2880

• Lakewood Mobile Home Park, in Cobden. Lovely, updated mobile • Economical and spacious, 2 Bedrooms, Very neat & tidy!

• Heated workshop! 3yr. old appliances included, Private backyard, Access onto Muskrat Lake • A lovely area to start or retire!

$79,500 MLS# 985418 Call Sherri Cobus for details! 613-432-1947

CALVIN ROAD

15+ ACRES with Unlimited possibilities. Property has frontage on Calvin Road & Haley Road with driveway in place off of Calvin Road.

Mature trees and a few cleared/flat locations to build your dream home with some amazing views of the Valley.

Very private location & quick easy access to Hwy #17

$72,000 MLS# 1011522 Call Allison Mulvihill 613-433-2880

OPEN HOUSE GUIDE KATE WINDLE/SUBMITTED

From left are Renfrew Mayor Don Eady, director Dan Stewart, director Mike Boire, director and site manager Margaret Dubeau, guest speaker Mary Cook, Dan Gilchrist, director Kevin McSheffrey, Kathleen Gilchrist, president Sue McSheffrey, staff Emily Livingstone, and staff Lainy Boldt-Johnson.

Mary Cook speaks at local museum AGM Gilchrist family recognized for years of managing facility The McDougall Mill Museum hosted its annual general meeting June 8.

Renfrew Mercury columnist Mary Cook was the evening’s guest speaker.

Dan and Kathleen Gilchrist returned to Renfrew for the evening for some well-deserved accolades.

The Gilchrists managed to keep the McDougall Mill Museum attractive and inviting for many years, say officials. The Gilchrists were presented with a thank you gift of a Richard Gill clay relief sculpture.

“Our collection of historic treasures is second to none and the new board of directors have plenty of great ideas including en-

Saturday, June 18 2-4PM Your Host: Ross Peever 613-433-1133

Saturday, June 18, 2-4pm Your Host: Morris Eady 613-432-1830

Eady Realty, Inc. Brokerage

Sunday, June 19, 12–2 pm Your Host: Vincent Johnston 613-433-2254

Saturday, June 18 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Your Host: Kelly Derue, Broker: 613-433-2681

Eady Realty, Inc.

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97 MUTUAL AVE

1112 STONE ROAD

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Serving: Renfrew, Cobden, Eganville, Calabogie, White Lake, Arnprior, Braeside, Fitzroy Harbour, Pakenham, Griffith, Burnstown and everywhere in between!

THINKING OF BUYING OR SELLING? CALL PAT TODAY! 613-433-6569 $315,000

$54,900

NEW LISTING

$489,900

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HARAMIS ROAD – RENFREW

5753 LOGGERS WAY

Pie shaped lot with a slope towards the back, perfect for a front side walkout basement, in a desirable neighbourhood.

4+1 bedroom, Ottawa River waterfront in Vydon Acres,treed lot, wood fireplace, 3 bathrooms, needs updating but a great solid home.

WATERFRONT $109,900

$495,000

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Dan and Kathleen Gilchrist returned to the McDougall Mill Museum for the recent annual general meeting, at which they received a thank you gift of a Richard Gill clay relief sculpture. trance by donation, not a fixed charge,” said Coun.

Kate Windle.

Memberships for the museum are $20/year. Con-

tact information is on their website renfrewmuseum.ca and you also will find them on Facebook at McDougall Mill Museum.

652 CARDINAL LANE

336 MOUNT ST. PATRICK RD.

311A BLACK MOUNTAIN ROAD

2 bedroom, Ottawa River waterfront, wood stove, great boating and swimming.

Get ready for cottage season!

4+1 bedroom, Private back yard, wood cookstove, 2 bathrooms, older septic, water is creek in-take. A great getaway for the girls or the perfect artist studio!

Waterfront, 4bed/2bath, solid log home, features cathedral ceilings, walkout basement w/garage door to store the boat, wood shed & more, year round access

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Tim Levere crosses the plate as Kelly Miller waits for the throw to home.

Anthony and Oliver Redekopp with Carson Epp ran around the bases a number of times between games. Here they are about to cross home plate.

Joe Muise connects with the ball during the B-Final at Bogie Days on May 28.

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Bogie ball Alison Davies hits the ball during the first inning of the B-Final. The fourth annual Bogie Days was held in Calabogie on May 27 and 28, with Steve McEvoy swings and hits the ball during the B-Final kids games, ball tournament, a community dinner and entertainment. game which saw the Miller road team play the Outsiders.

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Renfrew Minor Baseball had presented a proposal in the fall of 2014 to lobby for the provincial championships.

It was awarded and confirmed at the 2015 Ontario District annual general meeting held in Renfrew in fall of 2015.

This is a very prestigious event for Renfrew to host. The District was very impressed with our hospitality and impressed with our beautiful facilities at Ma-Te-Way Park.

There has been a huge amount of planning since prior to last fall. There are a lot of specifications to hosting a tournament of this magnitude.

Renfrew Minor Baseball is truly honoured and hopes to make the event a regular one for our area.

This is a great opportunity for our local businesses to advertise in our program and along the fences of Tye Diamond (Provincial Diamond).

We will be hosting visitors from all over Ontario. Timmins, East Nepean, Windsor are just a few.

For our opening ceremonies, we will be having a small parade, which will have all the participating teams, a small band followed by the opening ceremonies where Danny Dubeau and his daughter Taylor will be singing the national anthem. We have a special guest

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This week in the men’s slo pitch league at Ma-Te-Way Park, the Tuesday games were rained out.

On Wednesday, June 8, the Young Guns blanked Deslaurier’s 17-0. Winning pitcher was Sarah Dougherty, who also had four hits and losing pitcher was Paul Martin. Shaun Walters had two homers for Young Guns.

Madigan’s Carpentry got the victory over Precision Contracting 14-11. Pitcher

Saturday July 23, 2016 at 1pm Matawatchan Hall INSIDE 1677 Frontenac Road

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Renfrew Minor Baseball executive members are excited about the upcoming season. From left are Peter Lepine, Carol Anne Vander Ploeg, Aimee Stevens Bates, Angela Fraser and Peter Vander Ploeg. who will be throwing out the first pitch, and also speaking at our banquet that same evening. There will be other participants saying the Little League pledges.

The opening ceremonies will take place on Saturday, July 30 and the tournament`s first game will start shortly after. We even have some Ottawa Champions coming to do a meet and greet over the first few days.

The provincials is a weeklong event running until Aug. 5. This takes a lot of time and help from volunteers.

We need help in running the tournament in all areas. Volunteers are a crucial part of this being a success along with sponsorships from the local businesses. Both are sadly

lacking at this time, especially sponsorships. We offer many affordable packages, program spots for as low as $50 and up.

Signs along the fence cost a bit more as we have to have them printed and manufactured.

This is a great opportunity for Renfrew to be back on the map in the baseball world. I believe we have never hosted an event like this before.

The town council has been very supportive and has purchased a much-needed scoreboard for Tye Diamond.

The funds came from the fundraising committee and we are truly grateful. It should be arriving anytime soon.

Our event is coming up fast and we need to push on sponsorship, everyone

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Amber Gillan got the win and Chris Phillips was losing pitcher. Mike Gavin had a walk-off three-run homer in the bottom of the seventh for Madigan’s. Brooke Senack hit a single after Brad Oattes got a double and both scored on Gavin’s homer.

Frank Hanniman had two homeruns for Madigan’s.

Chris Phillips and Bill Miller had homeruns for Precision.

Rocky Mountain House (RMH) got the win versus Scobies 11-8. Winning pitcher was Jacob Fulton,

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pitcher Rob Essiambre got the loss. Sean O’Reilly and Jacob Fulton had homers for RMH, while Troy Riopelle and Rob Essiambre hit it out of the park for Scobies.

Scobies did pick up a win versus Swing Shift, 24-20.

Rob Essiambre was winning pitcher and Sean Breen logged the loss.

Troy Riopelle had one homer and Essiambre had a homer and four hits for Scobies. Brandon St. Pierre and Jeff Miller had homeruns for Swing Shift.

donates to hockey and soccer and wrestling, where we have kept our costs for families at a minimum but have provided the very best equipment and uniforms for our players.

The kids have always walked away from baseball with a great attitude, a new confidence, an amazing season, and either a wonderful trophy or a cool present.

We may spoil our kids but the result of such happy children is so worth the effort it takes to plan a regular season.

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The first week of June was another action packed week of soccer for the Renfrew Minor Soccer Club.

Monday night saw three teams in action.

Our U19 boys MacKenzie Motors defeated Pembroke with a score of 4-0 at home. The U12 boys Century 21 defeated Opeongo with a score of 4-1 at home. U12 boys Quick Lane/Urban Sport had a victory on the road in Pembroke, final score was 3-2.

Tuesday evening also saw victory for the club as U14 boys M&R Feeds defeated Petawawa #1 at home with a score of 9-3. Deslaurier Custom Cabinets U14 boys won their game away at Pembroke, final score was 6-2. U16 girls JDF Kitchens also secured a win at home in a shutout against Petawawa #2, final score 5-0.

Wednesday night, U14 girls Urban Ford were away at Opeongo. And U16 boys Renfrew Pizzaria had a victory at home against Deep River with a final score of 4-2.

Thursday, U12 girls Sport Renfrew tied their game against Petawawa #2 at home with a score of 4-4. U12 girls Jim New Pre-owned were on the road to Pembroke with a loss of 5-4.

Saturday Renfrew Minor Soccer hosted a U10 Festival with teams from all over the Valley. We are pleased to say we had 19 teams participate this year. It was a wonderful day for one and all.

Wedding, hole in one all in a day at Dragonfly Bill Rainboth

Dragonfly Golf Links

The nicest day of the week last week for golfing was Friday. On this night more than 50 golfers (and non-golfers) from Deslaurier Custom Cabinets had their summer nine and dine at Dragonfly last week. Thanks to Carolyn Donahue from Deslaurier for her hard work coordinating a successful golf event.

Congratulations to newlyweds Greg and Tanys (McFadden) Vanderlip, who tied the knot at Dragonfly on Saturday June 11. A heavy morning mist could not dampen the spirits of this party, who enjoyed a great food, and great music and celebration.

On that same day we had our first hole in one on Saturday, June 11 by John Henry Commanda on the seventh hole, using his eight iron. Henry drove from Ottawa to play Dragonfly in the rain. He likes it so much (hard not to) he drove up Sunday and played again in the 50-kilometre winds. Well done sir!

While our leagues did not enjoy the benefit of ideal weather conditions, their numbers were not diminished, and all three nights went off without a hitch. As cold as the temperature was, the golf from last week was piping hot.

Men’s nights this week were played off the

back nine starting Tuesday night were the team from Aikenhead’s emerged at the top of A flight for the second week in a row. Renfrew Firefighters were in a three-way tie with Sterling’s No Frills and Legere Industrial, and won because of their handicap being higher than the others. The X-men continue their ascent to better golf winning C flight with the lowest net score of the week – a 67.

Closest to the pin winners were Chad Scerba on #13 and Gary Hass on #18.

Renfrew Pizzaria sliced up another tasty round to win A flight on Wednesday, and the aforementioned Deslaurier Custom Cabinets closed the door on the rest of the B flight teams with the lowest net score of the week with a 70. Closest to the pin was Jesse Riopelle on #13, and Doug Brydges was closest on #18.

Pro shop manager Shawn Mosiondz delivered on his promise to provide decent weather to his Thursday Ladies league – despite the gloomy forecast. There was a twoway tie for first place A flight between the teams from Wood Duck Manufacturing and the Tee Time Girls – who decided to equally divide the winners share of the prizes. Team ‘Seriously!’ were the sole winners of B flight.

Closest to the pin winners were Sandra Riopelle on #5 and Colleen Wall on #7. Congrats to all!

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John Henry Commanda had the season’s first hole in one on the seventh hole, using his eight iron, on Saturday, June 11.

LEAVEYOURLASTING MARKFORCHEO’S CHILDREN&FAMILIES KATHLEEN BELIEVED IN THE GREAT LOVE OF NEW-BORN CHILDREN AND THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY CARE TO THEIR LIVES. FOR THAT REASON HER SON ESTABLISHED THE KATHLEEN ELIZABETH AND E. NEVILLE WARD ENDOWMENT FUND FOR NURSING EDUCATION IN HER MEMORY.

For more than 40 years our community has benefited from the care and medical expertise at CHEO. While some of us have thankfully never had to use CHEO, others have for minor or sometimes more serious issues. The one commonality we all share is a great respect and appreciation for CHEO. We want it to be here for our kids, our kids’ kids and beyond that. That is what Forever CHEO is all about!

By making a planned gift to CHEO you not only help future generations of children, but you also provide some tax relief to your estate, while still providing for your family members.

Here are some ways you can create your Forever CHEO legacy: make a bequest in your Will; create an endowment fund; name CHEO as the beneficiary of your RRSPs or RRIFs; or take out a life insurance policy with CHEO as the beneficiary.

CONSIDER CREATING A TRULY LASTING LEGACY AND HELP TO ENSURE THAT CHEO IS FOREVER PART OF OUR COMMUNITY.

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Naomi Dawn (Wright) Lavergne Congratulations for graduating with your BA degree from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay. We are so proud of your 1st Class standing and earning the Dean’s Scholar Award for highest standing in General Arts.

All our love Bob, Dad, Mom Angela, Chris and Victoria

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PRAYERS PRAYER TO The Blessed Virgin, never to fail! Oh most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine ,splendor of heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God. Immaculate Virgin, assist me in necessity, Oh Star of the Sea. Help me and show me, here you are “my mother”. Oh Holy Mary Mother of God, Queen of heaven and earth. I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to secure me in my necessity (make request).

There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee (3 times).

Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you must publish it and it will be granted to you.

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Charlie Mohr and April Couvieau June 18th 2016 8pm to 1am Nick Smith Centre 77 James st Arnprior ON Tickets $5.00 and available at the door IN MEMORIAM2x50COMING EVENTS Gananoque 1000 Island Family Ribfest & Music Festival. June 30-July 3.

Ribs, music, I said a prayer for you entertainment, children’s program. Free admission, today, And know God must have Gananoque Town Park. www.ganribfest.com heard, I felt the answer in my Cameron Dodge graduated from Carleton heart, FOR SALE University with his Bachelor of Engineering Although He spoke no (Mechanical) on June 9, on the Dean’s List in word, A COMPETITIVE PRICE ON I didn’t ask for wealth or STEEL ROOFING IN his final year. fame, STOCK - 29ga, Various Congratulations, from Mom, Dad, I knew you wouldn’t mind, colours,soffit & fascia I asked Him to send Windows: REBAR, skyBrier and Claire. treasure of a far more light sheets, custom trim. lasting kind... barn/door track & trolleys.

Memories until we meet Nails & Screws. again.

Storage Sheds. Come see Fay, Brent, Gwen & Valerie us for a price. Levi Weber, 2126 Stone Rd., RR#2 Renfrew GILMORE, GLEN, 1922-JUNE 13,2001

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Legion, Dunrobin Meats and Grocery, The Lighthouse and to all the many volunteers.

Thank you to all that attended for your memories, condolences and celebrating Betty’s life. She would have been pleased with all the kindness that was shown.

The Vance Family

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Boy what a party!

We would like to thank all our friends and family for the lovely day.

We had old friends and new friends, old neighbours and new neighbours, and old school buddies.

To our boys and their wives and families, it was a job well done.

To Erin, Quinn, Jayden, Landon, Gwen, and Tate, another job well done.

We will be talking about it for years to come.

Thanks to the wedding party that could be there, for their support 50 years ago and now.

Thank you for all the cards and gifts, and good wishes, we will look back at them for many years.

As Stuarts Mom would say, “Thanks a million” Carol & Stuart Mom & Dad Nana & Papa

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The family of the late Annabell Marshall (McLaurin) wish to express their deep appreciation and gratitude for the love and support Mom received while in hospital and hospice.

Thank you to her many visitors (from Ottawa, Calgary, Matawatchan, Griffith),with special thanks to Rowena, Erwood, Liz, Tina, Pat, Mike, Lyle, Audrey, and Bonnie. We are grateful to the music group, The Pickled Chickens, and Mark on the bagpipes who played for Annabell at the hospice. That was very special to Annabell. Thank you to those who sent the beautiful flower arrangements that brightened her days. Thank you also to the doctors, and staff at the Renfrew hospital, and hospice Renfrew for their care and compassion. We are grateful to John Williams for the funeral service, the musicians and the wonderful readings. Also to the U.C.W. St. Andrew United Church for the lovely luncheon. Thank you to those who made donations in Annabells memory and for the many cards and messages of sympathy.

Sincerely The Marshall Family.

DEATH NOTICE

BANDY, ELDON ERNEST

(Retired National Capital Commission) Peacefully at the Ottawa Hospital – General Campus on Tuesday afternoon, June 7th, 2016. Eldon Bandy of Carleton Place passed away following a lengthy illness. He was 65. Beloved husband of Patricia Mason-Leduc. Dearly loved father of Jason Bandy (Andrea), Christopher Nicholas (Tina), Patrick Nicholas, Kenneth Nicholas (Kelly) and Ashley Bandy. Proud grandfather of Tatum, Tekoah, Taylor, Tyler, Bryce, Sara, Jayden, Kyrah, Beckett and Addilyn.

Dear brother of Fergus “Fergie” Bandy (Bonnie Woolham), Marie Laundrie and Darlene Bandy. Predeceased by 2 brothers: Kenneth and Gerald as well as 4 sisters: Beatrice, Norma, Clara and Hazel. Family and friends were invited to the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior for visitation on Friday, June 10th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. A Service to honor and remember Eldon was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Saturday morning, June 11th at 11 o’clock. Cremation followed with interment in the family plot at the White Lake Cemetery. In memory of Eldon, please consider a donation to the Kidney Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

(nee Turner) November 12, 1917-June 05, 2016

Passed away peacefully at Island View Suites, Arnprior Sunday, June 5, 2016. Frances McDermott of Arnprior, formerly of Round Lake in her 99th year. Beloved wife of the late James McDermott (1990). Dear mother of Don (Susan), John (Trudy) and Bill (Margaret).

Much loved grandmother of Pat McDermott, Sandra McHale, Deborah Wade, and Kelly Davis. Cherished great-grandmother of Owen McHale, Loren Wade, Alexis Wade and Ian Davis. Will be sadly missed by her brother Bert (Mary). Predeceased by brothers Harry (late Gladys) and Edwin (Joan). Will be missed by many nieces and nephews.

Daughter of the late Albert H. Turner and Jessie Turner (White). Arrangements by the Boyce Funeral Home, 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior. As per Frances’ wishes there will be no formal visitation or service. Cremation to take place. Final interment Holy Trinity Anglican Cemetery, Pembroke at a later date.

In memoriam donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute and would be appreciated by her family. Condolences/Tributes/Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca.

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Suddenly but peacefully at Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew on June 6, 2016, in his 80th year.

Loving Husband of Arlene Alice Levecque. Father of Calvin Andrew Smith (Debbie) of Renfrew, Susan Elaine Thivierge (Peter) of Port Hope, Karen Edith Carty (Garry) of Horton. Dear Grandfather of Crystal (Adam), Randy (Bri) Jared (Katie), Hannah, Melissa (Derek), Kyle (Carey), Jesse (Emily), and Taylor. Proud Great Grandfather of eight; Madelyn, Seth, Zander, Paisley, Bodhi, Jillian, Andryna and Ella. Dear brother of Joan (late Robert Kobus), of Horton, Richard (Carolyn) of Pembroke, Marian Clemow (Lloyd Levecque) of Horton and John (Aline) of Renfrew. Dear brother in law to Pauline Loucks (David), Beverly Gil (Joe) and Valerie Kirk (Brian). Predeceased by his parents Archibald (Bud) and Edith Smith, as well as his brother-inlaw Cameron Levecque. Don will also be missed by many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Visitation took place at Anderson Funeral Home, 22 Raglan Street South Renfrew, with the Funeral Service held in the chapel on Thursday June 9th, 2016 followed by interment at Castleford Union Cemetery. Those desiring may make donations in memory of Don, to either the Groves Park Lodge Auxiliary, or Sunshine Coach (Friends of the disabled), Renfrew online at www.zohrfuneralhome.com.

Backa, Mauno

May 5, 1934-June 6, 2016

Passed away June 6th, 2016 at the age of 82 at the Ottawa Heart Institute. Beloved husband of Elsie (Pronovost) and loving father to Karl of Tampa, Florida, and Dr. Evelyn Backa (Patrick Kelly) of Dunwoody, Georgia. Proud Papa of Phoenix and Xander.

Dear brother of Leevi (late Morna), Sulo (late Dorothea), and Eva Strike (late Jack).

Predeceased by brother Olavi (Hilkka).

Resting at the Boyce Funeral Home Ltd., 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior. Visitations Friday June 10, 2016 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. and after 10:00 a.m. Saturday morning. Funeral Service was conducted Saturday June 11, 2016 in the Boyce Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Jack Lougheed officiated. Interment Arnprior Albert Street Cemetery. In memoriams to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute or the “Partner’s in Caring” Foundation of the Arnprior Hospital would be appreciated by his family.

Condolences/Tributes/Donations at www. boycefuneralhome.ca

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EADY, J. Clarence

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Thank you- Betty Vance The Vance Family would like to offer our most sincere thanks for the (flowers, cards and food) sent in memory of the late Betty Vance.

The kind, generosity of good friends and family has been a great help to us during this very difficult time.

Thank you so very much for your loving support. We would also like to thank the following businesses and people who helped with the Celebration of Life for Betty. The Constance Bay

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Longtime resident of Bonnechere Manor for 49 years, Clarence passed away on Friday, June 10, 2016, in his 86th year. Son of the late George and Kathleen (nee Greer) Eady.

Beloved brother of Grace Thompson (late Elsworth), and predeceased by his siblings Austin (late Margaret), Jean Bridge (late Jack), Norma Grenier (late Cliff), Clarke (late Donna), Mae Luker (late Bernie) and Kenneth “Bud.” Clarence will be remembered by many nieces and nephews, and his Bonnechere Manor Family. A Private Family Service will be held at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, Renfrew.

Interment to follow at North Horton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bonnechere Manor Foundation would be appreciated by the family.

Condolences or donations may be made at www.mcphailandperkins.ca

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Of Cobden, and Cloyne, away peacefully in the Ottawa General Hospital on Friday June 3, 2016 in her 68th year.

Judy Simpson life long partner and best friend of Tom Duncan. Dear mother of Doug (Allyson) Simpson, Perry (Sharon) Simpson and Robin Simpson. Also survived by 1 granddaughter Amber, and siblings Mary (Ivan Fitchet), Barry (Barb) Meeks, Kevin (Lynne) Meeks, Juanita (Bill Brown), Marlene (Richard Rosenblath), Bernard (Cheryl) Meeks, Tim (Bev) Meeks, Rhonda (Ronnie Keller), Ted (Jean – Paul) Meeks, Sonya Meeks, Cynthia (Rod Trimble), Stephen (Angela) Meeks, Volder, Greg, Kathy, Karen and Rodger Bauder.

Friends may call at the Fraser- Morris and Heubner Funeral Home Cobden, Thursday June 16, 2016 from 12:30 until service time in the Chapel at 2pm. As expressions of Sympathy donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Renfrew County SPCA would be appreciated.

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PETER LeROY Aug. 21, 1934 – June 20, 2015 We think of him in silence, No eyes can see us weep, Still within our aching hearts, His memory we keep.

Lovingly remembered by Marion and Family, Ruth and family and Jeff

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For part of us went with you, The day God called you home.

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In Loving Memory of a dear husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who passed away June 16, 2005 We thought of you today, But that is nothing new.

We thought about you yesterday, And days before that too.

We think of you in silence, We often speak your name.

Now all we have are memories, And your picture in this frame.

Your memory is our keepsake, With which we’ll never part.

God has you in his keeping We have you in our heart.

Love and miss you, The Family

TIPPINS, Doreen – In loving memory of Doreen Tippins Sept 15, 1931 to June 18, 2015.

We remember you often in a thousand different ways…

In the morning… in the night… When we look at the stars…

A date… A song… A place…A smell… We smile when we remember, For when we smile, you live.

May the winds of Heaven blow softly, And whisper in your ear, How much we love & miss you.

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Mervin (Pops), Deb & Rolly, Rob & Gloria, Grandchildren & Great Grandchildren

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Lois Partridge April 15, 1937 – April 13, 2016 A memorial service for Lois Partridge will be held at the Calvary Baptist Church in Arnprior Saturday June 18, 2016 at 1:30pm Reception to follow

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SPARLING – In loving memory of a dear husband, father, and grandfather, Warren William Isaac Sparling who passed away June 13, 2007.

You did so many things for us, Your heart was kind and true, and when we needed someone most, We could always count on you.

Those special years will not return, When we were all together, But with the love within our hearts, You will walk with us forever.

Until we meet again, Sadly missed by cherished wife Florence and family

We thought of you with love today but that is nothing new, We thought about you yesterday and days before that too, We think of you in silence and often speak your name.

All we have are memories and your picture in a frame.

Your memory is our keepsake with which we will never part, God has you in His keeping we have you in our heart.

Miss you and love you, Serge, Hannah, Mildred, John, Melanie, Brian, Ashley, Emma and Kate

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A Celebration of the Life of Malcolm Smith, who passed away from heart failure May 6, 2016 in Cox’s Cove, NL, will be held on Saturday, June 18th, 2016 at 2:30 pm in the Masonic Hall, 31 James Street, Arnprior.

Malcolm was the beloved son of Louise Blanchet-Smith (Ron Allen) and the late Jack Smith. He is lovingly remembered by his sister Jacklyn Billings (Preston), his brother Andrew Smith (Barb McNulty Smith), his niece Mackenzie Moreland (Robbie), nephews Justin and Carter Smith and great niece Madison Moreland.

Malcolm was the loving partner of Betty Best, step-father of Shelly and grandpa of James of Cox’s Cove, NL. There will be a short Spiritual Service followed by Fellowship and Sharing with the Smith Family and Friends. Donations to the Heart Institute appreciated.

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JOB POSTING Industrial Mechanic/Millwright

Nylene Canada Inc., a producer of Nylon Polymer and Carpet Fibre in Arnprior Ontario, has an immediate career opportunity for a team oriented Industrial Millwright.

This challenging position requires a licensed Millwright or a Millwright apprentice.

- To perform a variety of skilled functions utilizing welding, fabrication, and demonstrate a solid mechanical aptitude - To repair any machinery breakdowns in the shortest possible time and make an analysis of the failure to determine the reason and prevention of any future similar breakdown - To dismantle, clean, repair, replace, install, maintain, assemble and lubricate mechanical equipment to drawings/manufacturer’s specs - To participate in the installation of entirely new or re-located lines with regard to piping, air equipment, water and hydraulics This position is an 8-hour work day with rotational on-call responsibilities.

To the successful candidate we provide excellent benefits with a competitive compensation package, training and advancement opportunities.

Please forward your resume to: Human Resources Department Nylene Canada Inc. 200 McNab Street Arnprior, Ontario K7S 3P2 Fax: 613-623-5814 Or email to: humanresources@nylene.com We thank all the applicants for applying. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. No agencies please.

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities will be provided upon request.

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Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital INTEGRATED EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT The Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital requires immediately a permanent part-time (.5 FTE) Integrated Executive Assistant/ Board Coordinator. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working in collaboration with the Executive Assistant from Almonte General Hospital, you will provide high quality, administrative support to the Boards of AGH and CPDMH. The incumbent must prepare material, attend and compose minutes at meetings of the Boards of each hospital, prepare reports and correspondence, conduct research and communicate with both internal and external stakeholders. You will have a college level diploma from a Business/ Secretarial program or relevant experience; a minimum five years of recent and related administrative experience at the executive level. You will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills; exemplary writing and editing skills; the ability to multitask, prioritize and work independently. Flexibility in scheduling, including extended hours periodically is required. For a complete position description, please visit careers on our website at www. carletonplacehospital.ca Qualified applicants should apply no later than Friday, June 24th, 2016 at 4:00 pm to: Human Resources, Carleton Place & District Memorial Hospital, 211 Lake Avenue East, Carleton Place, K7C 1J4; Fax: 613-257-3026; Email: jobs@carletonplacehosp.com

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“Maintaining and enhancing our public works infrastructure in a safe and responsible manner.”

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN Full Time Position

Under the supervision of the Supervisor, Technical Services, carry out specialized technical duties required in the operation of the Public Works Department.

Qualifications: Equivalent to College Diploma in Civil Engineering Technology.

Minimum Three Years Experience in survey, design and contract administration of Municipal Infrastructure projects.

Detailed knowledge of Computer Aided Design Application Software. (AutoCAD/Civil 3D) Strong Interpersonal Skills and Leadership ability combined with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Valid Class G Licence.

Compensation: $57,691 - $67,872 per annum, plus comprehensive benefits package.

Please send your resume, stating Competition #16 – 54 by 4:00 p.m., Friday June 24, 2016 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.

Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

County of Renfrew Core Values: Honesty and Integrity ~ Professionalism ~ Client Service Orientation ~ Focus on Results

Our medical practice of four family physicians seeks: Medical Administrative Assistant Part-Time - 4 days per week The successful candidate will have a medical terminology course. Preference will be given to candidates with: a Medical Office Assistant Certificate or equivalent; prior experience in a community medical office setting; and, proficiency in the use of computer & electronic medical records.

Please send resumes to rma.joblisting@gmail.com by June 17, 2016 at 4:30 pm.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Davis Engineering is in search of experienced Aerospace sheet metal Technicians capable of forming and fitting light gauge titanium, stainless, inconel, and aluminum to military standards.

Successful applicants must have a good working knowledge of electric and air hand tools, riveting, shear, rollers and interpretation of aerospace blue prints and terminology.

Must be capable of good communication, both verbal and written (English) Salary will be based on knowledge and experience.

Please send all resumes to the attention of Bill Young HR recruiting via email byoung@davis-eng.com or by fax: 613 748-3972 We would like to take this opportunity to thank all applicants. Only the most suited candidates will be contacted.

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

REQUEST FOR TENDER

Metroland Media Ottawa is accepting tenders for a Distributor to manage a portion of our Ottawa East newspapers and flyers to approximately 11,000 homes weekly. Contract will include recruiting carriers and drivers, dropping off to the carriers and ensuring that all homes are delivered by Thursday evening weekly with supporting verifications.

All applicants must be a registered business and have a valid HST number.

Interested candidates must submit their offer of interest via email to: Metroland Media Ottawa Attention: Elliot Tremblay elliot.tremblay@metroland.com Deadline for interest submissions will be received until 12:00 noon Monday, June 27th, 2016 Contract commencing: August 8th, 2016

We currently have an Accounting Clerk position available at our Renfrew office: Accounting Clerk This is a permanent part time position working 3 days a week, Monday –Wednesday, 6 hours daily.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: coding and processing of accounts payable invoices, process cheques and payments, preparing bank deposits, tax receipts, assisting with fundraising functions, filing, typing, data entry, spreadsheets and telephone reception.

Qualifications- A Secondary School Diploma with a minimum of two years experience in an accounting position and/or actively working toward an accounting designation program.

Experience with Simply Accounting would be an asset along with strong Microsoft Excel skills and strong organizational skills; ability to work independently and communicate well with others. A current criminal record / vulnerable sector check.

Deadline for applications/resumes: July 5, 2016 Please mail, email or drop-off your application and resume to: Community Living Renfrew County South P.O Box 683, 326 Raglan St. South Renfrew, ON K7V 4E7 Attention: Human Resources lpirie@clrcs.com

Lowest or any bids will not necessarily be accepted.

Only the successful candidate will be contacted.

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We thank all applicants for their interest however only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

Applications are available at our offices or visit www.clrcs.com to download the application.

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LICENSED SMALL ENGINE TECHNICIAN REQUIRED Reis Equipment is in search of a licensed technician for small engines for their Ottawa dealership location. This technician must be certified in small engine mechanic.

The candidate must be independent with a positive initiative. Excellent communication skills, is a must and enjoy customer interaction. He/she must be proficient with computer systems and programs as they apply to diagnostic and testing. You must also have your own tools.

Salary will be based on knowledge and experience.

Please send all resume to the attention of Denis Caron, Operating Manager via e-mail denisc@reisequipment.ca or by fax: 613-836-5904 We would like to take this opportunity to thank all applicants. Only the most suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Employment Opportunities RVH is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions:

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Opeongo Bowlodrome recognized this season’s winners at a banquet in April. From left, in front, are Alexander Tracey, Marcus Clinical Pharmacist, Permanent, Full Time RVH is seeking qualified applicants for the following positions: Forest, Tytan Warren, Olivia Bowes, Brody Mathurin and Marlee Marki; middle row, LIam Kelly, Kaylee Steele, Sarah Palmer, The Renfrew Victoria Hospital is a regional provider of nephrology services, Dietitian, Time (0.8FTE) a satellite of the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre, andPermanent, servesPart patients with Jacob Kelly, Taya Warren, Charlee Bowes, Kingston Lewis, Joel Yemen, Keira Debeau and Destiny Lewis and back row, Sarah a wide array of complex medical problems. We have made significant Lesk, Noah Lesk, Emily Palmer, Erika Clarke, Brayden Sparling, Declan Hunt and Connor MIck. investments in our medication management program by implementing a pharmacy information system, unit dose packager, and automated Pharmacist, Permanent, Full Time dispensing cabinets. We have a new state-of-the-art pharmacy, designed to support sterile chemotherapy and CIVA programs.

We are currently recruiting a full-time Clinical Pharmacist whose primary responsibility is promoting safe patient care by preventing, identifying, and solving drug therapy problems based on evidence-informed practice.

Qualifications include: unrestricted license or eligibility for license to practice in the province of Ontario; completionWeofarea also hospital pharmacy seeking experienced RNs in all areas. residency preferred; at least three years of recent relevant hospital Please visit www.renfrewhosp.com/careers for more information on these Special education students pharmacy experience preferred; and a high degree of competency with employment opportunities and the required qualifications. invited to submit information technology systems. As a memberQualified of aapplicants smallareteam, the their resumes by June 30, 2016 at Queen Elizabeth Public to hr@renfrewhosp.com or Julia Boudreau, V.P. Corporate Services, Renfrew Victoria Hospital, 499 Raglan Street North, Renfrew, Ontario, pharmacist must work independently. In addition, the pharmacist must: K7V 1P6. Although we appreciate all responses, only those candidates School celebrated a successselected for interview will be contacted. A vulnerable sector check possess leadership qualities and strong organizational tomonths balance completed within skills the past six is a requirement for employment at RVH. ful bowling season with a clinical responsibilities with project work; be able to effectively round with banquet June 3. From left, a multidisciplinary team and provide meaningful input to the patients’ care plan; maintain continuing education relevant to the complexity of patients; in front are Jude Lurette, and, have a comprehensive understanding of current issues pertaining to Liam Patacairk, Kenneth hospital pharmacy practice specific to a community hospital.

Hewitt, Ariana Riopelle, and Dietitian, Permanent, Part Time (0.8FTE) Kiley Duncan-McClure and We require a Dietitian to support admitted patients as well as patients in in back, Tiffany Cadham, our Regional Nephrology and Diabetes Education Programs. The successful candidate will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nutritional goals Tristen Harrison, Sarah Philand care plans. He/she will possess a Baccalaureate Degree in Nutrition lion and Riley O’Malley. The and Dietetics; and, be a graduate of an accredited Dietetic Internship students are proudly holdProgram, registered with the College of Dietitians of Ontario, and eligible ing trophies sponsored by for membership with the Dietitians of Canada. Recent experience with nephrology patients and Diabetes Educator Certification will be considered Sport Renfrew and teacher strong assets.

Sarah Phillion displays the We require a Dietitian to work in the Diabetes Education and the Regional Nephrology Programs. The successful candidate will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nutritional goals and care plans. He/she will possess a Baccalaureate Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics; and, be a graduate of an accredited Dietetic Internship Program, registered with the College of Dietitians of Ontario, and eligible for membership with the Dietitians of Canada. Diabetes Educator Certification will be considered a strong asset.

Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy Services, the Pharmacist must have licensure or eligibility for licensure with the Ontario College of Pharmacists, as well as strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills. Experience in a hospital setting and recent clinical experience working with Accreditation Canada Standards will be considered strong assets. Clinical responsibilities will include: coordinating the distribution and storage of drugs; evaluating drug therapy for a wide variety of inpatients and outpatients including dialysis and oncology patients; and, consulting with other members of the health care team. In the last several years, the hospital has made significant investments in its medication management program, implementing a new pharmacy information system, unit dose packager, and automated dispensing cabinets; and has undergone an expansion to include a new 2,000 sq. ft. pharmacy, fully designed to support chemotherapy and CIVA programs.

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RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at (613) 432-4851 for assistance.

We are also seeking experienced RNs in all areas.

Please visit www.renfrewhosp.com/careers for more information on these employment opportunities and the required qualifications.

If you are interested in being part of a unique community dedicated to excellence in patient care, qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumes by June 30, 2016 to hr@renfrewhosp.com or Julia Boudreau, V.P. Corporate Services, Renfrew Victoria Hospital, 499 Raglan Street North, Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 1P6. Although we appreciate all responses, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted. A vulnerable sector check completed within the past six months is a requirement for employment at RVH. RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Our recruitment process follows the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act in order to provide a fair and equitable process for all candidates. Applicants requiring accommodation through the recruitment/interview process are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department at (613) 432-4851 for assistance.

plaque sponsored by Sterling’s No-Frills. The students have been bowling weekly throughout the school year at the Opeongo Bowlodrome.

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Renfrew Curling Rink starts Calabogie Highlands celebrates men’s opening brine pipe installation Andy Sklepowicz

Calabogie Highlands Golf Resort

May 7 marked the opening of the 2016 season for the Calabogie Highlands men’s association at the Calabogie Highlands Golf Resort.

When the carts were loaded, clubs cleaned and erasers in hand, the day kicked off with a friendly scramble match between the 40 players in attendance. In addition, Jon Lovagi, representing Maxfli/TopFlite, joined the group for the day. Before starting, Lovagi shared information on new golf ball technology and gave the men a variety of golf balls to try.

Winners that day were Ray Holder, Mike Brehmer, Bruce Hutchinson and Jon Lavagi with a score of 61. The most ‘honest golfers’ award went to the team of John Watts

It is with great pleasure that the Renfrew Curling Rink (RCR) announces the final phase of the brine pipe project.

Having completed its fundraising goal under the able leadership of Lee Sharpe, the club called on Bill Neff once again to use his skills and hard work to produce the application to the Ontario Trillium Foundations for a grant to complete the funding for the brine pipe project. This has now been approved.

The RCR would like to offer its sincere thanks to the Ontario Trillium Foundation and its funder, the Government of Ontario, for the $90,600 grant and the project has now received the final go ahead. Leading the project for the club is Larry Beaton and a

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The Calabogie Highlands men’s association kicked off their season on May 7 with a scramble and barbecue. and Barry Lett.

After golf, the men retired to the lounge for a business meeting and supper. New business included donating $300 to the Fort McMurray fire disaster. Chris Fleming, owner/manager of the Highlands Resort served the men

a great barbecue and beverages.

Men’s Wednesday golf runs from May through September. Tee off at noon.

Green fee players are welcome to join in. To register, call the pro shop at 613-7521234 ext 4.

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contract has been signed with Ottawa’s AC Mechanical to be the chief project contractor.

The club would like to thank the Renfrew community for its admirable support for this project. Also for the countless volunteers, many not even club members, who have helped over the years, but especially the past two years, in all areas of club life, fund raising, and now helping with some areas of the project.

The club would also like to thank the people and organizations who wrote letters of support for the successful Trillium application process.

The refurbished curling club will be a huge benefit to the Renfrew and area community, providing a service to young and young at heart for many years to come.

A grand reopening cer-

emony and open house will be held by the club upon completion of the project to properly thank everyone involved with the successful completion of this final step in the complete overhaul of the ice plant and ice surface over the past few years. And what a party it will be.

BRINE PIPE UPDATE

Beaton reports that the work begins. AC Mechanical isolated the chiller and compressor from the floor and sealed it to prevent corrosion.

They will then tear out all of the old piping. Following this, a local contractor, Yolkowskie Construction hired by AC Mechanical, and club volunteers and friends will begin to tear out the old catwalks and begin to remove the sand base in which the pipes lay.

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Park it for yoga Elizabeth Hagan from Heartsong Studio leads a yoga class in Low Square in Renfrew on Saturday afternoon, June 4. The dozen or so participants helped raise funds for Bonnechere Manor. Other yoga days in the park include July 9 and Aug. 13.

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TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY

Canada Day Celebration Municipal Building, 477 Stone Road Friday July 1st, 2016 @ 11 A.M.

ARC will be hosting their fundraising BBQ beginning at 11:30 a.m.

“Emily & Molly Helferty” will share their musical talent with us between 11:30 am and noon

“Mixed Nuts” – will entertain us with their musical and vocal talents between 12 noon and 1 p.m.

Official Ceremonies Begin at 1:00 p.m.

“Raising of Canadian Flag” Presentation of :

“Citizen and Senior of the Year Awards” & “Junior Citizen of the Year” “Roddy McCann” - will sing us home with his repertoire of songs “And For the Children – Both “Young” & “Old” Bouncy Castle (Back by Popular Demand) Miniature Horses – Compliments of Kim & Ken Keill ARC is sponsoring games for kids NEW this year

TOWNSHIP OF HORTON

Website: www.hortontownship.ca 613-432-6271 CANADA DAY

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Friday, JULY 1, 2016

Horton Recreation Committee Presents

Old Fashion Breakfast Pancakes, Sausages, Eggs, Baked Beans & Home Fries with Real Maple Syrup

Horton Community Centre 1005 Castleford Rd, Renfrew, Ont. 8:00 - 11:00 am Breakfast 8:00 am - 12:00 Model Train Display by Andy Laird of A. Laird Cabinet Works (under the rink roof) 9:15 – 10:00 Ray Kohlsmith & Friends 10:15 – 10:45 Clown & Face Painting 11:00 am Little Ray’s Reptile’s Show

Adults - $8.00 Children (6 - 12) - $5.00 Children (under 6) – free

Members of the Douglas Fire Department and the OPP will be here to give us the opportunity to thank them for their dedication and service.

Little Ray’s Reptiles, Sponsored by Ontario Power Generation Ontario Power Generation Water Display Bounce Castle & Tents sponsored by Renfrew Rent All, Clown with Balloon Animals, Tattoos, Face Painting, New kids games Craft & Coloring tables, Adult & Children’s Raffles

Canada’s 149th Birthday Cake and Ice Cream provided by the Township

Sponsored by Sterling’s No Frills, Scott & Son’s Hardware Store,

4H will be here doing Face Painting and Balloon Animals

Join Us by Bringing a Lawn Chair and Your Community Spirit

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Featuring GUY JAMIESON and UPPER VALLEY COUNTRY Friday June 17, 2016, 8:00 P.M. – 12:00A.M. Horton Community Centre, 1005 Castleford Road TICKETS: $10.00

Tickets Are Available At: Scott & Son’s Hardware and at the Door

THANK YOU Thank you to Tina Hunt and Danielle McGregor who held a very funny and successful Comedy Night and delicious pulled pork diner last month. They raised $515.50 for the new soccer field. They will host another comedy night and dinner on October 1st, 2016. So save the date and watch Horton Corner for more information.

Thank you to Sport Renfrew for their very generous donation of $1000.00 which helped us purchase new soccer nets for our Children Soccer program.

Thank you to Debbie Fiebig and Pinnacle Peddlers and friends of active transportation who came out on Sunday morning June 5 in the rain to participate in the Cycle, run or walk event to support Horton’s CN Trail. Thank you to County of Renfrew Paramedics Bike team and the OPP Bike Rodeo who also came out to support the event. Also thank you to Andy Laird and his model train display.

A total of $619.00 was raised by the group. Thank you to the many sponsors who donated gifts and prizes. Scott’s Shoe Store, Home Hardware, Kunstandt Sports, M & R Feeds Renfrew, Kathryn E. Windle, the Shoe Lounge, Scott &Son’s Hardware Store, Martin’s Cycle Shop, Protyre, and Castle Building Supply.

Saturday night was our Murder at Mardi Gras Mystery dinner theatre. It was awesome, thanks to all who participated and attended! Horton really has the best Volunteers! The Spaghetti Supper and bread pudding was so yummy. Thanks to the ladies in the kitchen for serving it all up.

Our cast did an outstanding job for only 5 weeks of practices! They were great sports and provided lots of laughs…

Thank you, Directors Nellie Kingsbury and Chris Kyte, Andrew Dick, Ann Lafont, Troy LaRivierre, Brittany Kingsbury, Heather Sagmeister, Debby Johnston, Tony Bolger, and Mackie McLaren. We raised $1500.00

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New cycling group forms in Renfrew County A new organization that brings together and provides a voice for cyclists, hikers, walkers and paddlers in the Ottawa Valley recently hosted its first public ride and meeting at Ma-Te-Way Park.

In partnership with the Renfrew Pinnacle Pedallers, the Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance (OVCATA) is encouraging everyone in local communities to ride in support of the two rail trails that meet in Renfrew and then to meet for introductions and an information-sharing session.

There has been growing interest in cycling and active (non-motorized) transportation, reads a press release, and until now there has not been a single, organized voice for these activities in the Ottawa Valley.

This past winter, a group of friends who had come to know each other through an informal network of cycling and active transportation (AT) advocates decided to form OVCATA as a membership organization.

Riders met at Ma-Te-Way Park June 5 and chose to ride either of

the rail trails that intersect there (mountain bikes are needed for these) or went for a ride on area roads. Then there was a public information session hosted by the new organization.

The OPP ran a bike rodeo at the park. There, young riders were directed to various stations where they learn to observe traffic indicators, balancing skills, bike rules and more. Helmets are necessary for participants.

Debbie Fiebig, of the Pinnacle Pedallers, is pleased that the new Alliance has formed.

“It goes well with our work here.

We’re seeing a big wave of enthusiasm for cycling in our area, and it’s great that we can hook up with like-minded people from all over the Valley.”

The Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance was founded, according to co-chair, Ish Theilheimer, to be “A voice for cycling and active transportation. We want to educate and advocate for the interests and safety of all cyclists and everyone who participates

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in AT.” Co-chair Shawna Babcock has been active promoting AT in Renfrew County for years and has been co-chair of the County’s Active Transportation Working Group as well as the Physical Activity Network of Renfrew County. She is enthusiastic about the formation of OVCATA because, “It will bring people together in support of better infrastructure, education and resources for AT, which will be a major benefit in terms of our collective health and well-being, the environment, and the economy. Improved access to cycling and active transportation benefits us all in so many ways.”

OVCATA’s charter directors are co-chairs Ish Theilheimer (Golden Lake) and Shawna Babcock (Deep River), Secretary Ron Moss (Pembroke), Treasurer Debbie Fiebig (Renfrew), Communications Chair Steve D’Eon (Deep River), Education Chair: Ole Hendrickson (Ottawa/Morrison’s Island), Membership Chair David Wieser

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The Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance recently held its inaugural meeting at Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre, led by Ish Theilheimer, third from left. OVCATA speaks on behalf of cyclists, hikers, walkers and paddlers. Their first public ride also took place at the park, though heavy rain dampened the turnout. Find them on Facebook to learn more.

(Petawawa), and members at large Peter Hageraats (Pembroke/Ottawa), Chris Hinsperger (Eganville), Damien McCarthy (Petawawa) and

Jeff Mills (Almonte). Robert Howe of Barrys Bay provided legal advice and support for the organization’s incorporation.

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Smash Wrestling debuts in Renfrew with big show June 24

Thomas Dubois grabs Stu Grayson in a submission hold. On June 24, the live, high impact, high flying action of Smash Wrestling will be on display at the 433 RCAF Wing.

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On June 24, the live, highimpact, high-flying action of Smash Wrestling will be on display at the 433 RCAF Wing in Renfrew.

Fans will witness an array of professional wrestling action from Smash Wrestling’s versatile roster, including Renfrew’s own Curtis McLean (aka Cecil Nyx), who is set to take on one of the country’s very best in Tarik. Also competing on the card is the one and only Space Monkey. In women’s wrestling action, ‘The Bubblegum Chewing Diva’ Alexia Nicole will try

to overcome the smash-mouth offence of ‘The Hardcore Princess’ Jewells Malone.

This event was made possible by local promoters and life-long wrestling fans Chris Johnston and Eric McLean in partnership with Smash Wrestling to finally bring Renfrew the professional wrestling action its fan base has been craving.

Doors open for this incredible six-match wrestling event at 6 p.m. with the action getting underway at 7 p.m. VIP front-row tickets for this rare event are $25 with general admission tickets selling at only $20.

for the Estate of Garnet Hawkins of Cobden, Ont. To be held at the Cobden Arena, Cobden, Ont. Auction starts at 9:00 a.m.

However, thanks to our local promoters, Smash Wrestling is offering a $5 discount on all tickets purchased in advance of the show.

Don’t take your chances at the door and take advantage of our exclusive offer now, say officials.

VIPs are $20, and general admission only $15 when purchased in advance. Tickets are available at www.smash-wrestling.com or by contacting Eric McLean at 613-312-7703.

Just when you think it can’t get any better, it does! The starstudded lineup includes one of the biggest main events in the history of the company when Ottawa’s own, internationally acclaimed top tag team, The Super Smash Brothers, take on Mike Rollins and TNA Impact Wrestling Superstar Pepper ‘The Body,’ to form ‘The Well Oiled Machines.’

The RCAF Wing is located at 164 Argyle St. South in Renfrew.

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Greater Madawaska proposes to pass a By-law to stop up, close, and convey an unopened road allowance to an abutting land owner.

TAKE NOTICE THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Greater Madawaska proposes to pass a By-law to stop up, close, and convey an unopened road allowance to abutting land owners.

The road allowance proposed to be closed abuts the Madawaska River, is 20 metres in width, approximately 92 metres in length, and is located between Lots 20 and 21, Concession 6, in the geographic Township of Matawatchan.

The road allowance proposed to be closed abuts Norway Lake, is 20 metres in width, 79 metres in length, and located between Concessions 8 and 9, Lot 22, in the geographic Township of Bagot.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that a public meeting for the proposed By-law will be held on July 26, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. at the municipal office of the Township of Greater Madawaska to hear any person(s), or by his/her council or agent, who claims to be prejudicially affected by the By-law.

AND FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that a public meeting for the proposed By-law will be held on July 26, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. at the municipal office of the Township of Greater Madawaska to hear any person(s), or by his/her council or agent, who claims to be prejudicially affected by the By-law.

The stopping up, closing, and conveyancing of the unopened road allowance is in accordance with Township By-law 30-2016.

The stopping up, closing, and conveyancing of the unopened road allowance is in accordance with Township By-law 30-2016.

Additional information is available for inspection at the Township of Greater Madawaska Municipal Office during regular office hours Monday to Friday 8:30 – 4:00 and on our website www.greatermadawaska.com 19 Parnell Street, Calabogie, ON K0J 1H0 Tel.: 613-752-2222

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Fighting was a bit of a sport “I’m not interested!” Mother almost yelled in Earl’s direction, as he framed the kitchen door crying his eyes out. His nose was spouting blood like a fountain, and covered his shirt, and I could see he had also scraped his knees.

He yelled louder, this time adding that Emerson had almost killed him. Again, Mother said, “I’m not interested. And go out and sit on the back stoop. You’re getting blood all over the floor that Audrey just scrubbed.”

That’s how Mother dealt with fighting among the boys. Come to her for sympathy or to have her intervene, and they were sent packing. I was more interested in the fights than was Mother. The three brothers were all different sizes, and it had nothing to do with their ages.

Emerson, the middle brother, was a whopper.

At 12 years of age, stood just under 6-feet tall.

Everett was somewhere in the middle, even though he was the oldest of the three. Earl was the youngest, but growing fast, and it looked like he would soon be taller than Everett. So they were a mixed lot.

But when it came to fighting, Emerson usually came out on top. I found out that a fight could start over the simplest disagreement. It often had to do with barn chores. Whose turn it was to milk Ethel, the cow who wouldn’t stand still, and who you could count on kicking over the milk pail at least once every milking. Or whose turn it was to shovel the manure out the back door of the barn. A simple argument would spill over into a dragged out fight at the drop of a hat.

The boys also fought over slingshots. Slingshots were everywhere. They sat on the rail at the back door, and hung from the post at the gate. Always at the ready. There was always a squirrel or mouse to get rid of, or empty tin cans to knock off the back fence. Who owned what sling shot was the cause of many a scrap.

Finally, Everett started scratching his initials on the ones he had made. But that didn’t work, because the three brothers had the same initials … and so the fight was on when it came

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The boys never went to Father to settle a fight. His response was completely different from Mother’s.

While Mother sent the injured packing, Father would simply find jobs for the three boys to do, and they were never jobs they particularly enjoyed. Raking up the smoke house ashes was a hateful job, and the three brothers knew perfectly well if Father was asked to settle a fight, he almost always sent the complainer to the smoke house. It would take days to get the smell of smoldering hickory off the offender’s body. Even several dips in the Bonnechere failed to do the job. So going to Father to settle a fight was a last resort.

Although I often argued with Emerson, he knew better than to make body contact. Back then boys simply did not hit girls.

My sister Audrey and I never fought. I was too in awe of my much older sister, who I thought was just about the smartest girl in all of Renfrew County. But I was always amazed at Mother, who could be most sympathetic to our woes and concerns, but could simply turn her back on my brothers fighting. Audrey said it was because she never liked to take sides. Audrey said she could be defending the very person who started the fight in the first place. And Audrey said, that in itself, could start another donny-brook.

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Eastern Star shines for Groves Park Lodge Sterling Chapter #307 Order of the Eastern Star in Renfrew are celebrating their 55th birthday this week, and to mark this special occasion they presented a cheque for $500 to the Groves Park Lodge activity program. In back row are Eastern Star members Geoff Roberts, Jennifer Arbuthnot (GPL program facilitator), Sandra Miller, Doris Quinlan, Shirley MacDougall, Laverna Van Delen, Georgia Quinn, and Greg Lewis. Residents in middle row are Phyllis O’Rourke, Jean Dewar, and Lilian Mears. In front are Vivian Pierce, Margaret Leeck, and Peter Litkey.

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The Breakdown County Boys entertained a full house in Griffith May 21. From left are Billy MacInnis, Leon Gallant and Remi Arsenault. The event, organized by the Griffith/Matawatchan recreation committee and Morgan Adams, was a fundraiser for the Greater Madawaska Seniors Housing Corporation.

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The Village of Griffith came alive Saturday night (May 21) with a hall full of people tapping toes to the music of the Breakdown County Boys from PEI. Terry McLeish, a top Ottawa Valley singer and songwriter, opened the evening with music and songs that all could believe were

written for them.

His humor stayed with the audience all night.

The Breakdown County Boys offered a variety of folk, country and east coast music.

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Hospice Renfrew volunteers Mike and Sharon Gallagher are the winners of the June Callwood Award of Distinction for Outstanding Volunteerism. From left are executive director Maureen Sullivan-Bentz, Mike and Sharon Gallagher and Judy Cobus, manager of volunteer and community development services.

Gallaghers win award for outstanding volunteerism Mike and Sharon Gallagher are the winners of the June Callwood Award of Distinction for Outstanding Volunteerism. They received the award at the 2016 HPCO (Hospice Palliative Care Ontario) conference.

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The event is a key attraction of McNab Days, a celebration of the township’s heritage and community. It will run from noon to 5 p.m. at scenic Waba Cottage Museum and Gardens in While Lake.

The other main McNab Days event, Riverfest at Red Pine Bay in Braeside, is set for Saturday, June 25 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

McNab Days wraps up with the traditional Canada Day celebration July 1 in Braeside.

As for the Scottish Festival, one of the main highlights will be the performance of the massed bands as they march onto the grounds at 1 p.m. (The bands will also entertain at closing).

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& Drums, Kemptville Legion Pipes & Drums and the 78th Fraser Highlanders of the Fort Glengarry Garrison (Ottawa) Pipes and Drums.

The 78th Fraser Highlanders will also bring Black Powder Musket Squad. Students of the Campbell School of Highland Dance and the Caps Lock Quartet, one of the top five quartets in Ontario with a repertoire of newer and classic Barbershop harmonies will also entertain and Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski might be persuaded to sing a song or two.

The festival will also include children’s Celtic mini-games and activities, boat rides courtesy White Lake Marina, a McNab archery program demonstration and food and craft vendors.

And all this for just an admission of a goodwill donation.

Organizers suggest festival-goers consider bringing hats, shade umbrellas, lawn chairs, sunscreen and a camera.

A free shuttle will be available from a secondary parking lot to help with traffic control.

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For updated information on the festival, visit http:// hamish7300.wix.com/scotfest2016.

RIVERFEST

Riverfest on June 25 will pay homage to the area’s history, particularly the major role local rivers played. With the Ottawa River appearing to finally be about to get much-anticipated heritage designation, the festival will provide a timely reminder of the importance it played in the area’s logging industry and other economic development.

The festival will include heritage and recreational displays, including an antique boat show

by Manotick Boats with crafts from as far back as the 1930s and ‘40s.

There will also be a car show and the king of rock and roll will drop by to entertain and be available for people to ‘take a selvie with Elvis’.

There will be a paddle starting at 9:30 a.m. from Sand Point to the festival site at Red Pine Bay.

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43. Helps animals metabolize nitrogen-containing compounds 44. Make neat 45. Ancient Greek sophist 49. A quantity of no importance 50. Used to have (Scottish) 51. Straighten 53. Early multimedia 54. Recommending 56. Greek sorceress 58. Michigan 59. Off-Broadway theater award 60. Watered 63. Small Eurasian deer that lack visible tails 64. Basic amino acid 65. A way to pick CLUES DOWN 1. Wept 2. All persons

3. Pouches of skin 4. Locates missile targets 5. Furrow 6. Michael Chiklis grew up here 7. Ruthenium 8. Sacred Hindu syllable 9. Roman biographer 10. A way to smile 13. Atomic number 13 14. Can be domesticated 15. Exploded 20. An alternative 21. Foreign Service 22. Robbed by force 23. Made the acquaintance of 27. Bishops’ seats of authority 29. “Tiny Bubbles” singer 30. Deoxyribonucleic acid 31. Plural present of be 32. College degree 33. Basics 34. High sea wave

35. Go against flow 36. Tree native to India 37. A major division of geological time 38. Yakut God of Light __ Toyon 40. Utah city 41. Supporting musicians 42. Magnesium 44. Scottish cap (slang) 45. Performing artists 46. Slang for mistake 47. More well ventilated 48. Most guileful 50. Grinder 51. University of Dayton 52. Sodium 54. Fashion designer Chapman 55. Brood of pheasant 57. Doolittle was one 61. Equally 62. “Bring Em Out” rapper

This week’s puzzle answers in next week’s issue

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You are motivated to explore new relationships this week, Aries. Do so without jeopardizing existing relationships. Speak about your plans with others as you work things through.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, it’s best to address an uncomfortable topic or situation directly, even if you would rather sweep it under the rug. Choose your words wisely and you will get by.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 You may be sitting on edge as you try to manage a sticky situation, Gemini, but rest assured that things will work out in your favor. Do not worry about things for too long.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, while you may want to steer clear of large groups this week, in some instances, it just may be unavoidable. Look for friends at large gatherings and enjoy the time together.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, push past your hesitation and try something that scares you. You may Here’s How It Works: be surprised at how much you actually enjoy it when you give new things a chance.

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric Do not waste too much time over-analyzing your feelings, Virgo. Trust your clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! gut instincts because you are on the right path and you will soon realize it.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, take some time to smell the roses this week. No matter how hectic your schedule, a little time to relax and appreciate the little things is just what the doctor ordered.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, spend some time on your own this week without the noises of the outside world creating any interference. It is good to recharge once in a while and clear your head.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Focus your attention on those actions that will help you be most successful, Sagittarius. This means not getting swept up with trivial things in your path.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, progress is hard to come by lately. Find a system that works for you and you will soon start to gain some momentum. Allow events to unfold at their own pace.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Straightforward actions will help others see your motives more clearly, Aquarius. Make time to share your intentions with friends or coworkers if you desire their support.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, long-term planning becomes a priority in the week ahead. Put future goals that involve finances at the top of your list.

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks — free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-432-6689, E-mail: tlepack@metroland.com The deadline for submissions is noon Friday. The Mercury community calendar is a free service for not-for-profit groups. Include a daytime contact name and phone number for clarification. No posters, please.

JUNE 17 Join the fun for Seniors’ Month at the Golden Age Activity Centre. Enjoy a pancake and sausage lunch $5 at noon. Games begin at 1 p.m. with Minute to Win It challenging you to laugh out loud.

Music in Eganville’s Centennial Park at 7 p.m., Karl and Linda plus Dave Souliere.

Country Dance Guy Jamieson and Upper Valley County at the Horton Community Centre 1005 Castleford Rd.

JUNE 18 Renfrew Victoria Hospital Teddy Bear Picnic on the front lawn of the hospital from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring your favourite bear or stuffed animal to the Bear Ambulatory Surgical Hospital (B*A*S*H Unit) for a free checkup. Decorate your own cookie, have your face painted, visit the various departments, juice and balloons. One bear per customer please.

Eganville & District Sportsman’s Club open house from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 334 Gurlitz Road, Douglas (about 2.5 kms north of the Bonnechere Caves) Families welcome.

Visit www.edsc.ca or email edsc_on@hotmail.com .

Links of Friendship 48th Annual Tournament at the Renfew Golf Club. 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. Anyone wishing to play could contact the Renfrew Golf Club. Fees for RGC members $50 and for non-members $85 The Salvation Army Spring Team and ‘Gently Used’ Quilt Auction at the church hall 8 Argyle St. Renfrew from 1 to 4 p.m. Viewing starts at noon. Cost is $3 (includes tea and dessert). All proceeds to Salvation Army projects.

JUNE 22 Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home Support annual general meeting at 7 p.m. at the Golden Age Activity Centre on Raglan Street South.

Memberships are available for purchase at AGM. A guest speaker and refreshments to follow after meeting.

Every Wednesday Coffee Club at Horton community centre, 11 a.m. to noon. Walking indoors or out, nutritious soup lunch at noon for $ 4. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. shuffleboard,cards,lend a book or just meet a new friend. Contacts: Helen 613432-2728/Val 613-432-8390/ Kathleen (office) 613-4333303.

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JUNE 25 Local to Global Golf day at the Renfrew Golf Club. Entry includes 18 holes and a cart, a fresh and local dinner sourced from Ottawa Valley Food Coop and McGregor’s Produce. $100 per person, $80 RGC members, $25 dinner and entertainment only. To register yourself or your team contact Gord Eady at 613-432-6127, Hannah MacMillan 613-4332305 or Samantha Eady 514928-6127.

Strawberry Social at Calabogie United Church, 1044 Calabogie Rd. in Calabogie, noon to 3:30 p.m. Cost is freewill offering.

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Dessert theatre (two performances) at the Presbyterian Church, 460 Raglan St. S. ‘Tea’s Company, Three’s a Crowd,’ the continuing adventures of Hank and Alora. Written by Bob Bouchard, Doug Miller and Mike Nagrodski. Starring: Doug Miller, Shirley Hill and Mike Nagrodski. Afternoon show 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Show $15/person includes dessert, M/C entertainment by: Guy Jamieson. Evening show: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Show $10/person play only, M/C entertainment by: Aggie Pilon. Tickets will be available in June at the Home Support Office at 180 Plaunt St. or at Aikenhead’s and at the door. Call 613-432-7691.

Scottish Festival 2016, noon to 5 p.m. at Waba Cottage Museum and Gardens in White Lake. Pipe bands, highland dancing, music, craft and food vendors and children’s activities are scheduled. Admission is free with a goodwill donation. Eleven meticulous gardens and five museum buildings can be found on a lakeside setting. Facilities include mobility access, picnic tables and a boat launch. For more information visit: http:// hamish7300.wix.com/scotfest2016

Renfrew Silver Seniors pot luck luncheon noon at the Renfrew Legion, members only, bingo to follow. This is the last luncheon until September.

JUNE 24 Parkinson’s Spring into Summer Bash benefit at Ma-TeWay Park from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Local entertainment will include Khloe Bertrand, Caitlin and Sarah Dougherty, Mister and his Sister, Mitch Desilets, Steve Miller, Adam Brohart and Tyler Miller. There will be lots of food, silent auction, prize table, toonie toss. Tickets are $10, available at Home Health Medical Supplies. All proceeds go to Parkinson’s

Cobden Union Cemetery’s Decoration Day Service will be held at 7 p.m. Please bring lawn chairs. Envelopes for donations will be available. Donations over $20 will receive receipts for income tax purposes.

Zion United Church pancake breakfast from 9 a.m. to noon.

Cost $8, Zion United Church Hall, Douglas. Menu pancakes, eggs, sausages, toast, fruit, tea, coffee and juice.

Decoration service at Matawatchan Community Cemetery, 3 p.m. Pastor Dave Tubby officiating, Mark Rowe on bagpipes.

JUNE 28 Community Living Renfrew County South’s annual general meeting is being held at

Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church-Stewart Hall, 291 Plaunt St. Renfrew, at 7 p.m.

All interested individuals, families and community members are cordially invited to attend. For more information call Sharleen 613-432-6763.

2:30-6 p.m. Turkey and ham with all the trimmings, delicious assorted cold salads, cake with ice cream topped with strawberries. Adults $14 and children 6 to 12 $6 and under 6 free. Wheelchair accessible.

JUNE 28

The July Valley Singles Lunch will be held on Sunday, July 10 (instead of July 3) at 1 p.m. at the Cedar Cove Restaurant in White Lake. For info call Pat at 613-622-5693 or Johanna at 613-432-7622.

Internet Safety for Seniors at the Renfrew Public Library from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Registration required. Call 613-4328151 x.3 or email mmurdock@ renfrew.library.on.ca

JUNE 29 & 30 The Salvation Army Thrift Store at 19 Renfrew Ave. W. in Renfrew. All clothing $1 (excluding coats and men’s suits). For more information call 613-432-7721.

Silver Seniors euchre at the Renfrew Legion, 1 p.m., light lunch.

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St. Paul’s Anglican Church will be hosting a free community soup kitchen lunch at noon.

Please use the stairs at the rear entrance. Come and enjoy a meal amongst friends.

Showcase in Griffith from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lions Hall, 25991 Hwy 41, Griffith.

Huge yard sale for the Greater Madawaska Seniors Housing Corporation. In addition, there will be artists, artisans and businesses from Griffith, Matawatchan, Denbigh and surrounding area.

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JULY 30

Renfrew Victoria Hospital Auxiliary Canada Day Bake and Shortcake Sale from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Scott and Sons Hardware at 150 Raglan St. S. in Renfrew. Delicious baking and desserts for your Canada Day celebrations and fresh strawberry shortcake.

Flea market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Matawatchan Hall, 1677 Frontenac Rd., Matawatchan.

Come support seniors housing by having a coffee with friends and buying gently used items from the Greater Madawaska Seniors Housing Corporation. All vendors welcome. Reservations Nancy 613-333-9556.

JUNE 29

JULY 1 Canada Day Breakfast at the Horton Community Centre, 1005 Castleford Rd. Celebrate Canada Day at the Cobden Legion and enjoy a barbecue steak cooked just the way you like it from 3 to 8 p.m., dinner served 4 to 7 p.m.

Cost is $16 includes a delicious steak, all the fixings and Ray Stoppa & Friends entertaining.

JULY 2 Huge yard sale hosted by the greater Madawaska Seniors Housing Corporation at the NU 2 U shop 25991 Hwy 41, Griffith. Huge yard sale at ‘giveaway’ prices.

JULY 3 Haley United Church Cold Buffet and Strawberry social,

AUGUST 27 Huge yard sale at the Lions Hall during the Show and Shine. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lions Hall, 25991 Hwy 41, Griffith. This will be the last huge yard sale of the year hosted by the Greater Madawaska Seniors Housing Corporation. The Show and Shine features antique cars, refreshments, music and a barbecue.

DVDs, and small appliances.

Additional information is available at matawatchan.ca.

MONDAYS Do you like to play bridge?

Join us for Monday evenings games of Contract Bridge at the Renfrew Recreation Centre. Try it a few times and if you like it – join the club!

A $10 yearly membership is required for those who would like to continue playing with the group. Come alone or with a partner and join the 30+ players that play each week. Games begin at 6:30 p.m. - $3 per night. Contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 613 432-3131 for more information.

TUESDAYS/THURSDAYS The Get With it Program (Walking in the Halls) at St. Joseph’s High School. Program runs Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-7 p.m. at no cost for this year. Please, no running in the halls. Bring clean running shoes. Sign up in the library.

Call Marlene at marlene17live. ca or 613-432-4072.

WEDNESDAYS/SUNDAYS Renfrew Pinnacle Pedallers meet to bicycle on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. and Wednesday nights at 6 p.m. every week. Every age is welcomed. Like us on Facebook and keep informed. Cycling distance is determined on cycling ability. We welcome new cyclists and we are very fortunate to have great trails and roads to ride on. Celebrate life while cycling and meet some avid cyclists. Safety is a priority and discovering our area is fun. Let’s boost our health and set an example for others. Contact Debbie at 613432-6893 for any questions.

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