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Happy 149th birthday Canada! People across the Valley are getting ready to celebrate the historic day when the Dominion of Canada was born on July 1, 1867. This July 1 there are a number of activities planned throughout the Ottawa Valley from Renfrew to Horton to Admaston-Bromley to Calabogie and in Eganville. All of the activities in Renfrew take place at Ma-TeWay Park. A few events take place earlier in the day, starting at 9 a.m. including the 5-km Fun Run, tennis tournament and yard sale. The official opening ceremonies, parade and cake start at 4:45 p.m. at the park. Little Ray’s Reptiles Endangered Ontario Show starts at 6 p.m., followed by a magic show at 7:30 p.m. There are a number of activities running at the park from 5 to 9 p.m., including: bouncy castles, obstacle course, face painting, balloon art, horse and wagon rides, food vendors and family games. The firework show will start at approximately 10 p.m.

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Making wishes come true Allen Davidson, 86, of Renfrew and Calabogie, prepares for a float plane ride. The inaugural Urban Ford Make-a-Wish Fun Day featured boat and plane rides, test drives of various Ford vehicles, volleyball games, live entertainment at the Calabogie Highlands Resort on June 25. The proceeds raised at the event will go to the Eastern Ontario Make-A-Wish Foundation. For more photos from the event, see pages 33 and 52.

The fun in Horton Township starts bright and early with breakfast running from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Horton Community Centre at 1005 Castleford Rd. Breakfast includes sausages, eggs, baked beans, home fries and pancakes with real maple syrup. Price is $8 for adults, $5 for children six to 12 and under six free. See CANADA DAY, page 3

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A pile of rubble is all that remains of a home Mount St. Patrick.

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A two-storey house in Mount St. Patrick was completely destroyed by fire on June 13. Greater Madawaska Fire Chief Darryl Wagner reports the house was completely involved when firefighters arrived on scene around 8:40 p.m. “All we did was protect the exposures and then put the fire out,” said Wagner. “Apparently it was a rental unit that was vacant at the time.”

Around 20 Greater Madawaska firefighters attended, he said. The building was a two-storey house of about 1,200 square feet so Wagner estimates damages of about $190-230,000. “The cause is undetermined at this time,” said Wagner. Fire department members worked efficiently to control the fire. “The guys did a good job,” he said.

The hot, dry weather has prompted the Greater Madawaska and McNab-Braeside fire departments to issue temporary fire bans for their entire townships. The bans will remain in effect until further notice. The ban on open air and recreational burning within the municipality will remain in effect until further notice. It was issued Monday, because of extremely dry fine fuels on the ground and windy conditions. The fire ban has been implemented to avoid possible hazardous situations that may result from outdoor burning and human error, notes the fire departments. The fire ban includes all campfires at established campgrounds and on private properties as well as fireworks and pyrotechnics. Fire permits will not be issued during the ban and all current permits are immediately on hold. “That means absolutely no open air burning, no fireworks allowed, no burn barrels, no chimineas,” said Greater Madawaska Fire Chief Darryl Wagner. “Only barbecues – propane or charcoal – are

That means absolutely no open air burning, no fireworks allowed, no burn barrels, no chimineas. GM FIRE CHIEF DARRYL WAGNER

allowed.” And unfortunately, the dry conditions are threatening the township’s Canada Day fireworks show planned for Friday night. “Conditions are very dry right now,” said Wagner. “Be very careful and obey the rules.” There are no burn bans in effect in the townships Horton or Admaston-Bromley. Dry conditions are not expected to have an effect on Renfrew’s Canada Day fireworks display at Ma-Te-Way Park Friday night. For Greater Madawaska updates visit www.greatermadawaska.com or call 613-752-2222. For further info in McNabBraeside, contact Fire Chief Dave Hartwick at 613-316-2097 or the township 613-623-5756. For updates, consult the township website at www.mcnabbraeside.com.

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The Mountain Man Festival begins on Thursday and runs through to Saturday evening at Calabogie Peaks. Big Wreck, Limblifter, Zeus and the Paul Deslauriers Band are among the many acts performing at the festival. “What makes it unique is that there are multiple stages and guests can walk from

stage to stage. With nonstop music and all kinds of different music there is something for everyone,” said Liz Murphy, director of marketing for the Peaks. “People can come for one day, the entire festival and/or buy festival tickets with camping.” For more information call 1-800-669-4861 or visit mountainmanfestival.com . Calabogie Peaks is located at 30 Barrett Chute Rd., in Calabogie.

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There will be a model train display by Andy Laird of A. Laird Cabinet Works from 8 to 11 a.m. From 9:15 to 10 a.m. entertainment will be provided by Ray Kohlsmith and friends. There will also be face painting and Little Ray’s Reptiles (sponsored by Ontario Power Generation) will be on hand at 11 a.m. plus bouncy castles/tents (sponsored by Renfrew Rent All), clown with balloon animals and more. ADMASTON-BROMLEY

The citizen and senior of the year awards and the junior citizen of the year will be presented in AdmastonBromley at the municipal building at 477 Stone Rd. during the official ceremonies starting at 1 p.m. The party starts at 11 a.m. and there will be a fundraising barbecue by the Admas-

ton recreation committee. Mixed Nuts will be entertaining the crowd from noon to 1 p.m. The raising of the Canadian flag takes place at 1 p.m. Roddy McCann will also be singing. Bouncy castles and miniature horses compliments of Kim and Ken Keill are part of the fun. There will be kids games, face painting, balloon animals and more. Birthday cake and ice cream will be served courtesy of the township. CALABOGIE

The Township of Greater Madawaska will be hosting a number of free family events (donations accepted at the gate) on Madawaska Street in Calabogie at 4 p.m. The Calabogie and District Snowmobile Club is hosting a breakfast at the community hall starting at 8 a.m. Some of the events include

a bicycle decoration contest for youth four to 12 years of age, themed inflatables, fire trucks, face painting, a scavenger hunt, craft vendors, food and more. Music by Buck Fifty starts at 6:30 p.m. There is also a talent show for youth up to 15 years old, contact Marie Buscomb 613-752-2576. Fireworks are scheduled to start at dusk. EGANVILLE

There will be a family fun zone at the Eganville arena from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., including bouncy castles, inflatables, rock climbing wall and more. The decorated bike rally runs from noon to 12:30 p.m. Games include: plinki, shark bite, horse shoes and more. There will also be food vendors, face painting, and more. The Bonnechere Idol singing competition starts at 11 a.m. for more information email: bonnechereidol@yahoo.com

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Another toe-tappin’ good time at annual Cull Barn Dance Staff

They came, they laughed, they danced. The 14th annual Cull Barn Dance on Saturday, June 25 was another fun affair for the couple of hundred people in attendance. And this year’s event included a special announcement about next year’s St. Patrick’s Day parade in Douglas. “Next year the St. Patrick’s Day parade is going to be on a Saturday afternoon, March 17,” said Terry Cull. “It’s just a one-time shot because the committee is co-ordinating with Canada’s 150th birthday. We’d like to get 150 floats or walkers to commemorate Canada’s 150th.” Saturday’s hot temperatures didn’t stop the fun. “There was a nice breeze, we’re out in the open,” said Cull. Renfrew’s Jane Forrest and her sisters Carol McLeod and Debbie Yantha haven’t missed a year. “The entertainment is always awesome,” said Forrest. And this year was no different. JIM AUSTIN/SUBMITTED “It was a great time, the music Carol McLeod, Debbie Yantha, Preston Cull and Jane Forrest at the dance. The sisters have was excellent. We loved it,” she said. attended the event every year for the past 14.

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Police charge five impaired drivers The Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated 238 calls for service during the previous week, including animal complaints, domestic disputes, fires and impaired drivers. Officers laid charges against five people in the past week for impaired driving. All investigations began after concerned citizens contacted the OPP to report the crime. No one was injured in any

of the instances. On June 21 at 7 p.m. officers received information about a possible impaired driver. The suspect vehicle was located on Mountain Chute Road and the male driver was arrested. Following breath tests at the detachment a 41-year-old male of Greater Madawaska Township was charged with impaired driving and driving over 80mgs. He was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on July 20.

On June 22 at approximately 12:50 a.m. officers responded to a single vehicle collision on Calabogie Road in Greater Madawaska Township. Following breath tests at the detachment a 26-year-old female of Renfrew was charged with impaired driving. She was released on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew on July 20. Other drivers were nabbed in Cobden, Silver Lake Road and in Renfrew.

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Drug bust On June 22, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau Drug Enforcement Unit, Emergency Response Team, Canine Unit, and the Renfrew OPP detachment executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence on Lochiel Street South. Above, police officers stand guard outside the house. Small amounts of cannabis marijuana and cocaine were seized. An 18-year-old male of Renfrew was arrested and charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with Possession of Controlled Scheduled I Substance. The accused was released on a promise to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice, in Renfrew on July 20.

OPP appeal for witnesses to youth killing seagulls The OPP are appealing for witnesses to come forward after responding to reports of a youth killing seagulls with a golf club. The youth was in a parking lot across from Renfrew Collegiate Institute on Thursday, June 16 at 1:30 p.m. At least one dead seagull was located. There is a suspect in the case, but if no witnesses come forward no further action can be taken. Const. Jeff Cassidy is leading the investigation. Please contact him at 1-888-310-1122 or 613-432-3211 if you have information that can assist in this case.

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THE MCDOUGALL MILL MUSEUM IS OPEN FOR SUMMER 2016! Join us for a look through Renfrew’s History! Open every day from 10am-4pm, Admission is by Donation. The museum will be celebrating Canada Day on Friday, July 1st! Bring the kids for activities, face painting and tattoos! Our Kid’s Week will be running shorly after, from July 18th-24th with crafts, activities, face painting, and fun for the whole family! Stay tuned for our 5th Anniversary Ghost Walk on August 19th! All of our event updates can be found on our Facebook page! You can also follow us on Twitter @mcdougall_mill and Instagram @mcdougallmillmuseum. See you all this summer!

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Fun Run & Tennis Tournament Children’s Parade, Opening Ceremonies & Cake 5:00pm Flamenco Performance 6:00pm Little Ray’s Reptiles Endangered Ontario Show 6:30pm Bubble Ball Play 7:30pm Magic Show Yoga Beats, Bliss and Chill Out THE RENFREW LIBRARY IS HAVING A 7:30 Static Age (Live Music) TEEN SUMMER PHOTO CHALLENGE – 8:30 5:00pm-9:00pm Bouncy Castle, Obstacle Course, WE WANNA SEE YOUR BOOKFACE! Facepainting, Balloon Art, Horse and Any teenage patron (13-19 years old) can participate, and all Wagon Rides, Family Games and you have to do is: 2 Food Vendors plus fundraisers for 1. Replace your face with a Renfrew Public Library book cover, Miss Teen Ontario East and Bonnechere and snap a picture! Manor Foundation 2. Post it on any of the social media sites we subscribe to 10:00pm Fireworks (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or even Pinterest!) and tag us in it @renfrewpubliclibrary (you’ll have to like us/follow PARK PLAY – JULY us first) with the hashtag #rplbookface OR email it to us at The Parks and Recreation Staff will be at a variety of mmurdock@renfrew.library.on.ca 3. The number of entries is UNLIMITED, though each entry must playgrounds throughout the month of July with a trailer be made with a different book! The more Bookfaces you post, full of sports equipment and games. Find us at the following parks: the more chances you have to win! Mondays – Legion Park 9:00am-11:00am The winner of the Bookface draw will receive a 50$ gift card to Tuesdays – Ma-te-Way Park 9:00am-11:00am Chapters/Indigo. There will also be a prize for BEST Bookface Wednesdays – Horton Heights Park 9:00am-11:00am (voted by staff). Challenge begins Friday, June 24th and runs until Friday, August 19th Saturday July 23rd –Haramis Park 8:00am-2:00pm The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, June 30, 2016 5

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Valedictorian Vassil Mitchell calls the Renfrew Adult High School a welcoming place and encourages others who want to finish their Grade 12 diploma to go back to school. Mitchell was one of 22 graduates from the Renfrew County District School Board Continuing Education and Partners in Alternative Learning programs who made the walk across the stage at the Renfrew Legion on Monday, June 20. Mitchell only needed three courses to finish her Grade 12 diploma in February and said the teachers were very supportive and wanted her to succeed. “I thought it was time for me to go back after raising three kids,” said Mitchell. “It was a great program and Peggy (McLeese) was an amazing teacher.” She says having her Grade 12 diploma has given her a sense of accomplishment and has opened the door to pursuing higher education. She is thinking about going into asocial work program so she can give back to her community. In her speech to her fellow grad-

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The Renfrew Adult High School held its graduation at the Renfrew Legion on June 20 with 22 graduates receiving their diplomas. The class is pictured with teachers and award presenters. In the back row: Marc Fournier, Landon Lacharity, Joy Holmes, Brittany Ciphery-Abboud, Chelsea Gannon,Diane Angus Charbonneau, Genevieve Bradstreet, Kelly Levi, Bethany Ditchfield, Vassil Mitchell, graduate Athena Mitchell, Lisa Grummish, Jan Wilson, Peggy McLeese. And in the front row are: Mark Wroe, Phillip Gree Durand, Brad Sinden, Justin Bouchard, Michael Donnelly, Kirk Trudeau, Robert Abraham, Jannelle Martin. uates she called the Adult High School different from a typical high school setting because the age range of students varied. They had interesting and different perspec-

tives on varying issues - from social issues to middle-age challenges. “What I learned at this school is regardless of age, struggle is real in all forms. The magic happens when

we learn how to adapt to struggle and how to find a solution around those struggles to keep moving forward,” said Mitchell. Her speech focused on the word

believe. She recalled a story about her Grade 8 teacher believing in her; the first time someone ever told her that, something her parents never told her. Mitchell then described her first day of class with her teacher McLeese – an amazing person who is passionate about teaching. She described the classroom as welcoming, supportive and compassionate to everyday life and to each person’s learning styles and strengths. “Peggy has a subtle and important message that I’ve personally witnessed and experienced. It’s as if every day, every lesson, she is quietly whispering, ‘I believe in you,’ and if you can’t believe in yourself borrow some of my belief in you!” said Mitchell. “Peggy’s guidance and the everyday interaction with my classmates have impacted me greatly. The past four months my judgment of people and situations have been challenged and it has changed me, changed my perspective of how I view my life.” She also acknowledged the impact her fellow classmates had on her. See BELIEVE, page 7

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“My lessons in this classroom, were life lessons, things you could not get out of a text book and I’m very grateful for the growth and awareness,” said Mitchell. “Thank you to my fellow classmates for these life lessons that you all probably had no idea that it was affecting me to the core of what or who I believed I was.” In her final words she challenged her fellow graduates to believe in

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themselves. “Take your future steps with a big dose of pride and more belief in yourself. Beliefs can be changed. Take a few moments and tell yourself, I believe in you. “Just those few words could make all the difference in your life,” said Mitchell. “Congratulations to all of the graduates today. “I wish each and every one of you, the best of luck for your future

goals and a big cheers to all of our hard work.” Awards were handed out to the following graduates: English award: Kirk Trudeau; mathematics award: Bethany Ditchfield; social science award: Justin Bouchard; perseverance award: Phillip Greer Durand; principal’s award: Michael Donnelly; LBS award: Brad Sinden and correspondence award: Amber Kasaboskie.

OPG IS CONDUCTING RESEARCH ON THE OTTAWA RIVER TO PROTECT ONTARIO’S BIODIVERSITY. Ontario Power Generation (OPG) is conducting research in the vicinity of its hydroelectric generating stations on the Ottawa River. This research, which is being carried out by Kleinschmidt Associations and Bowfin Environmental Consulting, is in support of OPG’s ongoing American eel and lake sturgeon mitigation studies for these species at risk. Kleinschmidt and Bowfin boats may be in close proximity to the shoreline as it completes day and night-time fish abundance studies and shoreline inspections. This yearly research is being conducted under permits from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and in accordance with O. Reg. 242/08 (as amended by O. Reg. 176/13) under the Ontario Endangered Species Act. Work will continue until the end of September. Please visit www.opgbiodiversity.com to learn more about OPG’s biodiversity programs. If you have any questions about these studies, please call 613-433-9673 ext. 3350.

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Learning from the Brits There was quite the rift between generations when it came to the British vote that is taking them out of the European Union. While voters over the age of 50 voted strongly to leave, the majority of those under 50 were on the stay side, especially young‘uns under 24. Almost three-quarters of the population that must live the longest with the consequences of the vote marked a ballot in favour of remaining with the EU. Unfortunately, 64 per cent of the 18-24 age group did not bother to vote. If they had, judging by how their peers voted, the result could have been dramatically different. The young have a point when they interpret the vote as the older generation being more interested in their prejudices and trying to return the country to the past than supporting opportunities for their children and children’s children. But if they felt so strongly that their futures would be better as a member of the EU, why didn’t more of them make the effort to vote? Their apathy handed the victory to the stick-in-the-muds of the older generation. Youth in this country should be paying attention to what happened in the ‘old country’. Canadians could be facing a referendum on electoral reform and maybe on other important issues. Quebec could hold another referendum on separation. Heck, the way

globalization is taking over, we could eventually face a vote on whether we want to join the U.S. In such votes, it is the young people who have the most to gain and lose. Fortunately, there are some recent signs in Canada that they will be a force in future votes. After years of declining voter turnout and young voters being turned off politics, it appears things are changing. In the provincial election just over two years ago, this area’s returning officer Lewis MacDonald expressed delight in the number of first-time voters showing up at the polls. “Democracy is alive and well in the Upper Ottawa Valley,” he declared. His impressions were echoed by federal electoral officials last October. As well as voting in large numbers, many young people became involved in the campaign, particularly in helping the Green candidate (a young person himself) and playing a key role in Liberal Jeff Lehoux’s surprisingly strong challenge to long-time incumbent Cheryl Gallant. Hopefully that level of engagement continues, for they need to be at the forefront of the decision-making if Canada is to stride confidently into the future. The last thing the country needs is to shy away from the promise of the future because its young allow those who fail to understand what those opportunities are set the agenda.

Plenty to be proud of as you celebrate Canada Day To the editor:

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Bell Lumber comes full circle with chamber award

Horton Township residents might have liked to retain gravel pit To the editor:

I read with great interest the reporting by Tiffany Lepack regarding the Horton Township gravel pit. Great reporting Tiffany - with good detail. It was stated in the article that when Mr. (Mark) Nesbitt was finished, there was a round of applause from the large crowd in attendance. Kingsbury quickly pounded on his desk and said “This is a council meeting and you will be quiet.” Is Mayor Kingsbury so thickheaded that he does not understand that the applause was in support of the views and opinions of Mr. Nesbitt and perhaps he should have

paid more attention to the support the fellow residents were giving to Mr. Nesbitt ? Are we at the point where fellow residents can’t applaud another resident ? Do these councillors not think that maybe, just maybe, the residents of this township would like to retain ownership of this gravel pit and not have it sold out from under them in this manner. Could it be that some of them think there might be some money changing hands ‘under the table.’ Just where did Mayor Kingsbury think he was when he pounded on his desk. Was he not in a council meeting?

To the editor:

I just had a thought...Oh silly me... Mayor Kingsbury probably thinks he is in charge and does not have to abide by the rules and procedures that the other Horton residents have to abide by. I am thinking that some of these councillors have not abided by rules, procedures, and bylaws in the past so why should they start now. In my opinion, it would seem that Coun. (Glen) Campbell was the only sane councillor in the meetings regarding the sale of the Horton gravel pit. Hey, fellow residents, just another reason to kick these councillors to the curb.

On behalf of everyone at Bell Lumber, we would like to thank the Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce for awarding this very prestigious honourary award to our company on awards night. It was a great evening and your members are to be congratulated on presenting everyone, and everything was done in such a professional manner. It was in 1955 when I started to cut my own logs and pulpwood and on my dad’s advice we marketed our forest products to a Ren-

Ray Puhalski Horton

One metre for cyclists rule common sense and is good manners

frew lumber and pulpwood broker, Howard Riddell. Howard was a true gentleman in any profession and we sold our products to him for a number of years. So it seems we have come complete circle, to selling to a Renfrew merchant and now after all these years our business is established in Renfrew and area. Again, thank you so much for this award and continued success to our Renfrew chamber of commerce. Raymond Bell

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL RFP #2016-16 THE RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD IS SEEKING PROPOSALS FROM EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUALS OR FIRMS INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH THE RCDSB TO DELIVER A LONG TERM ACCOMMODATION PLAN. The Request for Proposal documents are available by visiting the RCDSB Bids & Tenders webpage at bids.rcdsb.on.ca.

To the editor:

I was surprised by the negative reaction of drivers in Ottawa to Ontario’s new law requiring that drivers give cyclists one metre of room when passing. This seems like common sense and good manners. Some drivers are complaining that cyclists are using roads they think they paid for with fuel taxes. Drivers who think this need a

reality check. A 2008 Transport Canada study showed that all the gas taxes, fuel fees, licence fees and vehicle charges cover barely onethird of the $40.4 billion spent at that time on road building and maintenance. The figures for that year are typical. The rest of the money comes from general tax revenue. People who don’t own cars and who would probably rather see better public

transit and bike lanes are subsidizing drivers and cars with their tax money. If anyone is getting a free ride, it is drivers. Of course, cyclists should obey the rules of the road. Most do. How many drivers never exceed the speed limit?

Sealed submissions, clearly labeled RFP #2016-16, will be received before 2:00:00 PM,

Ish Theilheimer, co-chair, Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance Golden Lake

The Renfrew County District School Board reserves the right to accept or reject any

Renfrew needs a plan for a no-kill shelter To the editor:

In this town that we all love, I see a lot of stray cats and a few dogs, too. I want to give them all a loving home, shelter from the storm and

a place to be safe, cool and warm. I have gone door to door. I know for a fact there’s a lot of folks in our town who would help to volunteer with these dogs and cats. All we need is a plan to work

together hand in hand. I will work hard and so many will too to have our no-kill shelter here in Renfrew. Patricia Clarke Renfrew

SPCA seeks public’s help to find remains of dog To the editor:

The Ontario SPCA is seeking information from the public as it searches for the remains of a dog that died in Pembroke between June 13-15. On June 20 the Ontario SPCA dispatch received information from a witness who alleges that a man had placed an elastic band around the testicles of a dog and a cone

on the dog’s head in an attempt to neuter the animal. Unfortunately, the dog died as a result of those actions sometime between Monday and Wednesday of last week. The owner of the dog has denied any involvement in the dog’s death and it is believed someone assisted with the disposal of the dog’s remains.

The Ontario SPCA is asking witnesses or anyone who may have any information about the dog or the disposal of its remains to contact 310-SPCA immediately. The dog is described as a small brown ‘Chi-weini’ Chihuahua and Dachshund mix and lived in the Mary Street area. The Ontario SPCA

THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2016 and must be submitted to the following address: RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ATTN: Peggy Fiebig, CSCMP Purchasing Agent 1270 Pembroke Street West Pembroke, ON K8A 4G4

or all submissions. Highest scoring or any submission not necessarily accepted.

REQUEST FOR TENDER RFT #2016-17 THE RCDSB IS ISSUING A REQUEST FOR TENDER FOR HVAC ALTERATIONS AT HIGHVIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL, PEMBROKE, ON. A MANDATORY Site Visit is scheduled for Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at 09:00:00am at Highview Public School, 320 Herbert Street, Pembroke, ON. Bidders will be met by a RCDSB Representative at the front entrance of the school. Only those bidders who attend the mandatory site visit and have their attendance recorded will be eligible to submit a bid. The Request for Tender documents are available by visiting the RCDSB Bids & Tenders webpage at bids.rcdsb.on.ca. Bidders must register as a Plan Taker before downloading the tender documents. Sealed submissions, clearly labeled RFT #2016-17, will be received before 2:00:00 PM, THURSDAY, JULY 14, 2016 and must be submitted to the following address: RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ATTN: Peggy Fiebig, CSCMP Purchasing Agent 1270 Pembroke Street West Pembroke, ON K8A 4G4 The Renfrew County District School Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all submissions. Lowest or any submission not necessarily accepted.

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RCDSB suicide protocol Workers at Community Living Renfrew County South reach first tentative agreement After 13 months of bargaining, some 100 developmental services workers with Community Living Renfrew County South have achieved a first tentative agreement. OPSEU Local 472 member Derek Ouellette, chair of the bargaining team, is pleased with the outcome resulting from many months of bargaining. “This is a good deal, and we got to it with the continued backing of our members over a long stretch of 13 months. We started with an 89 per cent strike mandate, and that strength made us a force to be reckoned with.”

The two-year agreement beginning April 1, 2016 provides significant improvements to wages, benefits and working conditions for members, including: • a $1.20-per-hour wage increase for all job classifications; • 20 cents per hour retroactive pay for all employees for all hours worked from April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2016; • job security, seniority and layoff and recall language; • a comprehensive grievance procedure; • a comprehensive process for requests and approval of vacation time; and • a new “sunset clause” that removes

letters placed on members’ files by the employer movement through a wage grid that has been frozen since 2007. “I’m proud of the bargaining team for persevering and achieving this deal,” said OPSEU president Warren (Smokey) Thomas. “All sides win here, and that’s what we want.” Local 472 members work in the towns of Renfrew and Arnprior, supporting people who have developmental disabilities. They have been OPSEU members since August 2014. The ratification vote will take place June 27 at 6:30 and 9 p.m., at Days Inn Renfrew.

Stay clear of dams, power stations: OPG If you plan to celebrate the country’s 149th birthday on the waterways, please make safety a priority – especially near hydro dams and stations, urges Ontario Power Generation (OPG). When heading out this Canada Day weekend respect the warning signs and barriers at and near OPG’s facilities, says the corporation in a news release. “Recently, some people have disregarded our no trespassing signs and have gone fishing or boating near our facilities on the Montreal, Nipigon and Ottawa

rivers,” says Mike Martelli, OPG’s president of renewable generation and power marketing “This is dangerous and we work with the Ontario Provincial Police and Transport Canada on enforcement. Charges can - and have - been laid in cases where people trespass “Stay Clear, Stay Safe is our message. “We take your safety seriously, very seriously. Warm weather brings people to rivers, many of which have hydro stations and dams. The areas around these sites

can be dangerous and are not safe places for recreation.” OPG owns and operates 65 hydroelectric generating stations and 240 dams across the province. In areas surrounding these stations, changing water levels and strong undertows can happen quickly. To view OPG’s public service TV ad, the Power of Water, and to learn more about water safety, visit www.opg.com/ watersafety. “Happy Canada Day!”

The Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB), in cooperation with seven community care agencies, recently unveiled their memorandum of agreement on Suicide Prevention Protocol. The document outlines how each organization has a role to play in prevention, intervention and postvention and sets out a clear pathway to support staff and students as they develop the knowledge and skills to respond to the mental health needs of students within the RCDSB family. “This agreement underscores RCDSB’s commitment to not only offer a safe, caring and respectful learning environment, but also highlights how we are making wise use of resources,” said RCDSB Chair Dave Shields. “We now are able to leverage countywide expertise in addressing the mental health needs and challenges facing some of our students.” The agreement has roots reaching back to 2013. At that time, the board made a conscious decision to have a strategic plan that included a platform for better mental health and well-being among the student population. The trustees recognized that mental well-being influenced overall student success. As a consequence, the Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy was developed in 2014 to guide staff in their efforts to achieve better outcomes for all students. “Today’s announcement continues us down this path to healthier, more resilient students who are better able to cope with the various challenges they will encounter throughout their life,” said RCDSB Director of Education, Roger Clarke. “As a component of the Mental Health and Well-Being Strategy, it demonstrates how we are being flexible when responding to shifting student needs. This is no small feat when change is the only constant in our sector.” For more visit www.rcdsb.on.ca .

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Kathleen Barr, Miss Teenage Eastern Ontario 2016 is preparing for the 2016 Miss Teenage Canada Pageant to be held in Toronto on July 24. organization will be hosting a good luck send off drop In evening on Thursday July 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Coco Jarry’s in Renfrew. Please drop by and wish Barr luck as she heads off to represent the Teen Ontario East Pageant and the region at the Miss Teenage Canada Pageant. There will be an online People’s Choice Voting component to the national pageant, which will com-

mence on the national registration day July 17. The Teen Ontario East Pageant organization will share voting details when they become available. You can follow Barr’s preparations, fundraising efforts and her national pageant journey on her official Teenage Canada Blog at www.missteeneasternontario.com. Good luck Kathleen!

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The Vintage Kettle at 232 Raglan St. South held its official grand opening on July 18 with Renfrew Mayor Don Eady officially cutting the ribbon with co-owners Sandra Lanthier and Leeanne St. George.

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There is a little bit of love in every cup at the Vintage Kettle, declares a large sign hanging on the wall. The new coffee shop at 232 Raglan St. South held was celebrated at a grand opening on July 18 and co-owners Sandra Lanthier and Leeanne St. George, with Renfrew Mayor Don Eady, officially cut the ribbon to the shop. Eady presented a certificate welcoming the owners to town. “On behalf of council and all the

citizens, this scroll is presented to the Vintage Kettle on the occasion of your grand opening,” said the document. “We would like to wish you great success!” St. George explained when they were thinking of opening something they were looking for something the town didn’t have. “We thought of a coffee house,” said St. George. “We thought of something outside the box and wanted to be different.” The mother-daughter duo both recently moved to Renfrew and so far they love the town. The shop is furnished with a vin-

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A Renfrew reunion with rotary exchange student from Australia Rotary exchange student Jo Rochfird arrived in Renfrew on January 11, 1989. Canada was her first choice from the many countries that Rotary International. The Renfrew Rotary Club, sponsored a full year with four volunteer families. The host families were Richard and May Evelyn Gill in Burnstown, Gary and Violet (Rossy) MacDonald, Dr. Art and Joan Dick, and Neil and Millie Ritchie. Jo stayed the full year, returning to her home on January 10, 1990. Rochfird continued to correspond with friends and keep in touch over the last 28 years, always hoping to have a return visit to Canada with her family. In February of this year she wrote to say that she and her family, including her husband Gerard Withford and their three children would be arriving in Renfrew on April 13. They had planned on a three week tour to North America. Their tour included visiting San Francisco and Disneyland in California. They arrived on April 6 in New York to visit the 9/11 site, Times Square and other attractions before flying into Ottawa. Rochfird and her husband Gerard decided to plan their visit around a conference on rail and roads held in Toronto.

Enjoying the reunion 28 years after Jo Rochfird was a Rotary exchange student in Renfrew, are, from left, in front, Rochfird’s daughters Charlott and Jasmine and Millie Ritchie and in back, Dr. Art Dick, Joan Dick, Jo Withford, Violet Rossy, Gerard Withford and Emily and Neil Ritchie. SUBMITTED

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FAMILY

Both she and her husband are engineers and own their own company. Their three children are Emily, Jasmine and Charlotte. They live in Redhead which is 150 kilometres north of Sydney along the eastern coastline in New South Wales. While here in Renfrew, Rochfird connected with her long-time close friend Lisa Young (Patterson) and her mother Beverly. The Pattersons took Rochfird on a tour of Renfrew Collegiate Institute to see all the changes and especially to show her girls what high school and the cafeteria, lockers,and yellow school buses were like. These are not in the schools in Australia. During the next three days they visited with her host families. Dr. Art Dick was the district student exchange chairman when Rochfird was here and he and Joan mentored the young Australian during her stay. She enjoyed introducing the host families to her family and reminisced about her year-long stay in their homes. During her visit here, she went with Art Dick and Millie Ritchie to see the Renfrew Hospice, Rotary Hall, and the splash pad at Ma-Te-Way Park, projects supported by the Renfrew Rotary Club. Violet Rossy took Rochfird’s family on tour back to Burnstown and they went to see Calabogie Peaks. Her husband and girls were able to see snow still on the hills. Rochfird noted how high the hills were and how she remembered flying down them. She also remembered Neil Ritchie taking her ice fishing on Calabogie Lake. During the Renfrew tour, everyone enjoyed walking on the Swinging Bridge. The families enjoyed a couple of meals together remembering events from long ago and renewing friendship with Andrew Ritchie’s and Laura (Dick) Mick’s families. “Twenty-eight years later, Rochfird was able to recapture her Canadian experience. The host families were delighted with meeting the Withford family and had a wonderful time. “It was an incredible reunion,” says a press release.

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PHOTOS BY JESSICA CUNHA/METROLAND

Beautiful day for a craft sale Artist Shirley Corneau, formerly of Calabogie and now residing in Kanata, displays her artwork at the Friends of Barnet Cottage craft sale in Calabogie on June 25. Right: Madawaska’s Dave Larkman – one half of Dave and Joanne Larkman of Digital Wilderness – shows off some of his and his wife’s work

The Commonwell donates $25,000 to Hospice Renfrew On June 20, The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group, a home and auto insurance company focused on clients throughout Eastern Ontario, presented their latest community donation of $25,000 to Hospice Renfrew. Funded through The Commonwell’s CARE (Create a Ripple Effect) program, the donation will go towards renovating the lower level of the building and will include air conditioning (HVAC), an outpatient bereavement room, a community education room and office space for two permanent staff. “At the time of original construction of hospice it was not anticipated that the lower level would need to be fully finished. Over the years our programs and services have expanded tremendously and we now need to use the space to accommodate staff as well as the programs we offer to the community and families we serve. We’re very excited to be able to build a comfortable environment to be able to do this” said Maureen SullivanBentz, executive director of Hospice Renfrew. “This generous grant of $25,000 from The Commonwell will go towards delivering on our motto and promise to our patients – care, comfort and compassion.” Formed in 2008, Hospice Ren-

tual Insurance Group. We are truly grateful for their services, hard work and dedication to helping those in need.” The CARE program helps to fund vital charitable organizations in the Eastern Ontario communities that The Commonwell serves. Last year, the Commonwell donated more than $575,000 to a variety of local organizations, including hospitals, food banks, Big Brothers Big Sisters, youth services, Habitat for Humanity and palliative care. ABOUT THE COMMONWELL MUTUAL INSURANCE GROUP:

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The Commonwell Mutual Insurance Group, a home and auto insurance company focused on clients throughout Eastern Ontario, recently presented their latest community donation of $25,000 to Hospice Renfrew. From left are Keith Peever (Peever Insurance), Maureen Sullivan-Bentz (Hospice Renfrew executive director), Bill Armstrong (Commonwell), Carmel Greene (Commonwell), Earl Bennett (McDougalls Insurance), Miki Paczek (Commonwell), Cairine Bruce (C.A. Bruce Insurance), Bill McMahon (Hospice Renfrew Treasurer), Rob Dougherty (Hospice Renfrew Director), and Connie Legg (Hospice Renfrew chair). frew is not-for-profit rural and residential hospice that provides palliative care to the people of Renfrew and the surrounding area. Their specially-trained team of

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physicians and nurses offer 24/seven services to people and families living with life-altering and terminal illnesses. “Hospice Renfrew is a wonderful organization and with

the aging baby boomer population, our community will have a growing need for the kind of care they provide,” said Tim Shauf, president and CEO of the Commonwell Mu-

Established Jan. 1, 2014, The Commonwell is a merger of three longstanding mutual insurance companies in central and eastern Ontario - Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Company (Lindsay) in Lindsay, Glengarry Mutual Insurance Company in Alexandria and Lanark Mutual Insurance Company in Perth. With more than 350 years of combined experience, this new company operates on the same historical premise of the three legacy companies – maintaining a focus on local presence and service that builds strong long-term relationships for the benefit of the greater community.

Sparks Fly at CPS Sparks Fly deploys stationary bikes into classroom settings to foster active learning. Renfrew’s Local to Global organization recently presented a bike to Margo Turpin’s Grade 5/6 class at Central Public School and it’s a big hit with students and staff. The bike is used as a tool for students to learn self regulation. Local to Global’s Gord Eady joins Justine Mousseau, Austin Duncan and Josh Hawthorne-Strudwick with the bike. For more info on Local to Global, visit www.localto global.net .

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Information Corner

TOWNSHIP OF HORTON

Website: www.hortontownship.ca 613-432-6271 FRAUD ATTEMPTS

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Residents of the area continue to report fraudsters calling them pretending to be the Canada Revenue Agency. If you receive such a call please report these calls directly to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or online at www.antifraudcentre.ca

NEW CLEAN YARDS BY-LAW Council has passed a Clean Yards By-law. This by-law requires properties to be kept clean and free from junk and/or debris. The by-law also contains provisions for an Order to bring the property into compliance and fines are applicable. See a copy of the by-law on the Municipal website at www. hortontownship.ca under “Policies and By-laws” for a full list of what constitutes junk and debris.

Friday, JULY 1, 2016

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

2016 Calabogie Raise The Roof Golf Tournament and ATV Lottery

Thank you for your support

A special thank you to our main sponsors Dan and Lise O’Neill, and to all the businesses, volunteers Clubs and attendees who supported the “Calabogie Raise The Roof” Golf Tournament and ATV Lottery. An amazing amount of $55,000 was raised which will be used toward the roof loan. Anderson Funeral Home Black Donald Trailer Park Calabogie Fish & Game Club Calabogie Highlands Calabogie Lions Club Calabogie Lodge Calabogie Motor Inn Calabogie Motorsports Calabogie Peaks Resort Calabogie Rustic Furniture Calabogie Pizzeria Charbonneau’s Grocery Chris Sykes Contracting ETM - Jeff Campbell Finnigans Fulton Construction

Grant A Crozier Excavating Ltd. Hug A Bear Daycare J. Quattrocchi & Co. Kelly Derue Century 21 Lanark Tim-Br Mart Ron Closs Linwood Homes – Chris Fleming M & R Feeds Renfrew Metroland Media Mulvihill Construction Murphy Wealth Management Pontiac Ice Manufacturing Company Quick Lane Red Neck Bistro Rogers Donna Lee Brayton Ross Peever – Remax

Shanloon Shooters Bar & Restaurant Ten Mile Lodge The Tea Room Urban Ford Urban Sport Valley Excavating Vincent Johnson Century 21 Welch Accounting Wilson Logging Liz Couture Chris Fleming Rob & Angie Gibbons Joyce Hatt – Your Florida Realtor Stan Johnston

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Renfrew County District School Board Would like to take this opportunity to:

THANK our Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) & Cooperative Education COMMUNITY PARTNERS The contributions and opportunities you have provided, for our SHSM students, to explore sector related careers across our County are invaluable to their success! “With your support, it’s working!” If you are interested in becoming a Community Partner, or learning more about the SHSM programming offered in your area, please contact your local RCDSB secondary school guidance department for more information! Arnprior District High School 613-623-3183 Renfrew Collegiate Institute 613-432-4858 Opeongo High School 613-649-2041 Fellowes High School 613-735-6858 Valour JK-12 School 613-687-2121 Mackenzie Community School 613-584-3361 Madawaska Valley District High School 613-756-3048

INVITATION TO TENDER RENFREW VICTORIA HOSPITAL 499 Raglan Street North Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 1P6

Wishes to invite qualified General Contractors, who have recently successfully completed similar size, medical clinic/professional office facilities, to tender on the new “Albert Street Professional Building” Project. The Work includes, but is not limited to, the construction of a One Storey, 18,500 sq. ft. (1,718 sm), wood framed, brick clad building, with a 75 car surface parking area and associated servicing and landscaping. Construction Work is intended to start no later than September 6th, 2016. Tender documents will be available to interested General Contractors, for a non-refundable deposit of $125.00 per set, after 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 30, 2016, by contacting Administration, Renfrew Victoria Hospital, at 613-432-4851, ext. 260. Tender documents will also be available for review at the Ottawa Construction Association, 196 Bronson Avenue. Lump Sum Tenders shall be submitted to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital, 499 Raglan Street, North, Renfrew, on Owner supplied Tender Forms, with an enclosed 10% Bid Bond and a Surety Company Agreement to Bond (50% Performance Bond and 50% Labour and Materials Bond), before 2:00 p.m. local time, Monday, July 18, 2016. The Renfrew Victoria Hospital reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids at its sole discretion.

RENFREW COUNTY CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD INVITATION TO TENDER FOR 3 YEAR CONTRACTS FOR: • ANNUAL INSPECTION AND TESTING OF FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS, MAINTENANCE, SERVICE, UPGRADING AND INSPECTION • PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE FOR HANDICAP LIFT DEVICES • ANNUAL INSPECTION AND TESTING OF SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMS, MAINTENANCE, SERVICE, UPGRADING, INSPECTION AND MONITORING • SNOWPLOWING SERVICES FOR RENFREW AREA SCHOOLS • DUMPSTER SUPPLY/GARBAGE AND CARDBOARD REMOVAL The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board invites qualified contractors to tender for the above listed 3 year contract tenders for various schools throughout the Renfrew County Area. Tenders under seal will be received by: Mr. Ivan Johnson, P. Eng. Manager of Plant Services Renfrew County Catholic District School Board 499 Pembroke Street West Pembroke, ON K8A 5P1 Tel: 613-735-1031 Until:

2:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, July 13, 2016.

Tender Documents can be obtained via email to ashalla@rccdsb.edu.on.ca or call Alison Shalla at 613-7351031 Ext. 342 The Owner reserves the right to accept an offer that is deemed most advantageous. The lowest or any offer will not necessarily be accepted. Contracts will be subject to Ministry of Education approval.

Bob Michaud

Michele Arbour

Chairperson of the Board

Director of Education

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RENFREW COUNTY CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD INVITATION TO TENDER CARETAKING UNDER CONTRACT ST. JAMES CATHOLIC SCHOOL, EGANVILLE ST. MICHAEL’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL, DOUGLAS OUR LADY OF FATIMA CATHOLIC SCHOOL, RENFREW ST. THOMAS THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL, RENFREW ST. JOSEPH’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL, CALABOGIE The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board invites qualified applicants to tender for a 3 year caretaking contract at the above listed schools. Tenders under seal will be received by: Mr. Ivan Johnson, P. Eng. Manager of Plant Services Renfrew County Catholic District School Board 499 Pembroke Street West Pembroke, ON. K8A 5P1 until 2:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. There will be a mandatory site visits at all locations on: Tuesday, July 12th, 2016 8:00 AM – St. James Catholic School, 70 Wellington St., Eganville 9:30 AM – St. Michael’s Catholic School, 5346 Queen St. E., Douglas 11:00 AM – Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, 228 Mason Ave, Renfrew 1:00 PM – St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School, 41 Bolger Lane, Renfrew 3:00 PM – St. Joseph’s Catholic School, 12629 Lanark Rd., Calabogie Tender Documents may be obtain by contacting the Plant Services Department at 613-735-1031 Ext. 342 or email at ashalla@rccdsb.edu.on.ca The Owner reserves the right to accept an offer which is deemed most advantageous. The lowest or any offer will not necessarily be accepted. Contracts will be subject to Ministry of Education approval.

Bob Michaud Chairperson of the Board

Michele Arbour Director of Education

TIFFANY LEPACK/METROLAND

Grove is rocking and rolling Groves Park Lodge raised approximately $1,500 for the Renfrew Chapter of the Alzheimer Society at its annual Walk N’Roll-A-Thon on May 25. A large group of residents and volunteers from Renfrew Collegiate Institute took park in the event and gathered for a photo before they took off.

MP challenges Liberals on treatment of soldiers Cheryl Gallant MP, RenfrewNipissing-Pembroke, challenged the Minister of Defence in Parliament over the Liberal party’s disdain for Canada’s Armed Forces. Hansard June 6, 2016: “In the Upper Ottawa Valley, every Friday is Red Friday. I ask all Canadians to remember the brave women and men of the CSOR regiment as they proudly represent our nation in the international war against terrorism, with a special pause for Red Friday. My question for the Minister of National Defence regarding the disdain the Liberal Party has for the women and men who serve in Canada’s military is based on the comments I have received from the people who matter most in this debate, the men and women who wear the uniform of a Canadian soldier.” According to the non-partisan Parliamentary Budget Office, “the most significant budget cuts” to defence during the past 20 years occurred from 1995 to 2004. CONSERVATIVE FUNDING

Under the Conservative watch, the defence budget increased from $14.5 billion to $20.1 billion in 2014-15 on a cash basis – up 38 per cent. We provided stable, inflationprotected funding for the military. Our last federal budget boosted the built-in annual increases for baseline defence spending from two-to-three per cent, starting in 2017, which would have added almost $12 billion over 10 years to defence budgets.

“The significant progress we made on procurement and operational capabilities is even more remarkable when you consider the pathetic state of affairs in 2006 after 13 years of Liberal incompetence and neglect,” said Gallant. “The Conservative government modernized our military’s armoured vehicles, tanks, patrol planes, and frigates. We acquired new air transport capabilities that Canada has never possessed before, with five C-17 Globemasters, seventeen C-130J Hercules tactical transport planes, and fifteen CH-146 Chinook Fmodel medium-lift helicopters to replace the Chinooks Chretien got rid of after he cancelled the Sea King replacement contract; and Canada began to take possession of new CH-148 Cyclone maritime helicopters for search and rescue operations. We launched a $36.6 billion, state-of-the-art, made-inCanada shipbuilding program - the largest in Canadian peace time history, including new Arctic Offshore Patrol Ships. “The Liberals cancelled the Sea King helicopter replacement, paying $470 million in penalties. What that meant was our soldiers were stuck driving on bombladen roads, with the resulting high casualty rate. Now, the Liberals have decided, without consultation, to rule out the F-35 fighter jet while also scrapping the already advanced procurement process for new fighter planes. Soldiers need no lessons to know who their friends are from this government, nor do I,” said Gallant.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Estate of LEONARD MURRAY VICTOR deceased. ALL PERSONS having claims against the Estate of LEONARD MURRAY VICTOR late of the Town of Renfrew, in the County of Renfrew, who died on or about the 14th day of May, 2016, are hereby notified to send particulars of same to the undersigned Solicitors for the Estate Trustees, duly verified on or before the 21st day of July, 2016, after which date the Estate will be distributed, with regard only to claims of which the undersigned will have notice, and the undersigned will not be liable to any person of whose claim they shall not then have notice. DATED this 21st day of June, 2016 Gallagher & Inglis Professional Corporation Barristers & Solicitors 33 Renfrew Ave. E. Renfrew, Ontario K7V 2W6 Solicitors for the Estate Trustees

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Melanie Robinson, front, Annette Kinslow and Elizabeth Kinslow stretch during the recent Renfrew Continuing Education Centre Health Break Day and below Emily Limlaw works on her stretches.

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS REGARDING NOXIOUS WEEDS The main purpose of the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990 is to reduce the impact of noxious weeds on the industries of agriculture and horticulture. This Act excludes lawns, gardens and private areas for personal enjoyment and leisure. Under the Weed Control Act, R.S.O. 1990, ChapterW.5,Sections3,13,16and23,youare requested to destroy all noxious weeds and weed seeds on your property by June 30th, 2016 and throughout the season. Sections 3, 13, 16 and 23 do not apply to noxious weeds that are far enough away from any land used for agricultural or horticultural purposes, as they do not interfere with that use.

Continuing Education Centre hosts Health Break Day The Renfrew Continuing Education Centre was busy May 31 as they hosted their first Health Break Day. Health professionals gathered to promote wellness and take blood pressure and test blood sugar. The Beachburg Whitewater Medical Centre did a workshop with Nordic walking poles and pedometers. Melissa Friske led a stretch workshop and Karen Jones directed a sound

therapy session. Students were able to shoot hoops, play Frisbee and understand the importance of physical and emotional wellbeing. Event organizer Annette Kinslow said it is important for students to know what is available in the community and make residents aware of the fantastic training/education facility we have available to the Town of Renfrew.

After June 30th, 2016, the County of Renfrew Weed Inspector may enter upon the said lands and may cause any noxious weeds discovered to be destroyed, charging the cost against the land, as set out in the Act. W. James Hutton, CAO/Clerk Jason Davis, Area Weed Inspector County of Renfrew 9 International Drive Pembroke ON K8A 6W5 Phone: (613) 735-3204 Fax: (613) 735-2492 jdavis@countyofrenfrew.on.ca

Message from Queen’s Park

Monthly Column by MPP John Yakabuski

Monthly Column – June 2016 We sure could use some rain. As of the writing of this column (June 24th), I would suggest we’ve been experiencing the driest weather since 2012. Some gentle rain would do wonders for the farmer’s fields and people’s lawns, not to mention ease the risk of forest fires. Hopefully we get some soon. The legislature has recessed for the summer and after some resignations, the first thing Premier Kathleen Wynne did was to shuffle and rejig her cabinet. This cabinet shuffle has been done with one goal in mind – to present a fresh face and prepare for the next election in 2018. We knew this shuffle was coming, but what should concern the people of Ontario are her motivations for doing so. As I said, this was all about election planning and satisfying the remaining MPPs. We now have the most bloated cabinet in Ontario’s history. Of 56 Liberal MPPs eligible, 30 are now in cabinet. As far as I can tell, for the first time ever there are now more MPPs in cabinet than there are on the government back bench. She created three additional ministries to accommodate her members. At a time when we are supposed to be saving money on government, this does anything but. For each new cabinet minister there is a deputy minister, typically at least one assistant deputy minister, a chief of staff, senior policy advisors, an MPP Liaison… I think you get where I am going here. The cost of establishing a new cabinet post is huge, and not something Ontario can afford while running deficits. I’ll leave it to you to decide whether or not creating more positions in cabinet brings better governance to the Province of Ontario, or just larger paychecks for Liberals and their friends. Here at home, construction season is well underway and there are a number of road and highway projects ongoing throughout the riding. Whenever there is construction, it affects the flow of traffic. I know it can be frustrating but once the work is completed, as I am sure you would agree, it is all worthwhile. I urge everyone to leave a little more time to ensure that their commute is safe for everyone, including themselves, and the people working hard on those road construction sites. Recently, we were pleased to work with the Ministry of Transportation, the Town of Petawawa, and the contractor Miller Paving in altering the work schedule on Highway 17 west of Forest Lea Road to allow traffic to flow more freely. A couple of family related notes, I am grateful for the many people who have contacted me offering their thoughts and prayers for my nephew Mark Yakabuski, who was seriously injured in a freak golf cart incident on May 20th. Mark is a wonderful husband and father of three who is very active in the Stittsville community – particularly with minor hockey. He faces a very long and challenging road ahead, and your continued prayers and support are greatly appreciated. Personally, I am scheduled for hip surgery on July 18th, which will take me out of action physically for a period of time. In sporting terms, I’d be on the PUP list (Physically Unable to Perform). However, it will not affect the operation of my office, and I will be continuously available by phone or email while I am recovering. I regret that I will miss some significant summer events in your communities, but I hope you recognize that there is no convenient time to do these kinds of things. But just like road construction, when it’s all said and done I am sure it will be worth it! With July 1st approaching, I encourage everyone to get out and celebrate how fortunate and blessed we are to live in Canada. While we face many challenges, and always will, there is no place in the world I would rather call home. While I might be biased, I also believe we live in the best part of this great country. HAPPY CANADA DAY TO ALL! LET’S CELEBRATE! The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, June 30, 2016 25

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344 LYNN STREET

An excellent 2 bedroom bungalow for a cozy nester or an income property; the choice is yours. Excellent location, partially finished lower level , eat in kitchen and 4 pce bath. Private rear yard, central air, gas heat, interlock driveway and deck at the rear as well. Call Helen to see this at 432-0058

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153 Paradise Lane, dougLas • WaTerFronT 4 season HoMe

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PRICE ED REDUC

Centrally located 3 bedroom bungalow. This home sits on a nice sized lot close to Downtown and easy access to Highway 17. Tons of potential. Call David for a viewing 613-401-2824.

JUST D LISTE

3 BEACHWOOD LANE, OTTAWA RIVER

91 HARAMIS DRIVE

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

338 WILLIAM STREET, ARNPRIOR

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

834 BARRETT CHUTE RD.

Just completed! This brand new 3 bedroom post & beam home is outstanding. Amazing views of Calabogie Lake and situated on a 2.44 acre lot. 3 full baths with large master bedroom with gas fireplace. Open concept main floor with granite counters and custom Deslaurier cabinets. Fully finished lower level with walkout. Full Tarion New Home Warranty included. Absolutely beautiful. MLS #1016399. Call David for more info 613-401-2824.

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SUNDAY, July 3, 2-4PM • Otteridge Avenue Garden Homes 818 8TH STREET

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Waterfront 4 Season Home Waterfront 4 season 4 bedroom home with three levels of living space. Large insulated and heated detached garage, easy access with great view of the Lake. Call Helen at 432-0058 or Peter at 432-0319

LY L A ION T I D N D O C SOL 2204 RUSSET DRIVE – MCNAB-BRAESIDE

Outstanding 3 bedroom all brick bungalow on almost 5 acres of land. Swimming pool, two levels of complete living area. Minutes from Arnprior and minutes from Renfrew – easy access to hwy 17. Totally landscaped – it is a beauty! Call Helen to see it at 432-0058

Ready for Occupancy! Maintenance Packages available. Proceed on O’Brien Rd. to Tim Horton’s & turn North at the lights & proceed to Otteridge Ave. Hope to see you there! Your Host: Helen Vincent 613-432-0058

557 STONES LAKE RD., CALABOGIE

#35 #37 2449 THOMPSON RD.

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#39

1705 CHURCH ST., GRIFFITH

#43

Come and see these this Sunday!

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#41

209 BASSWOOD AVE.

Treat yourself to a viewing at this address. Absolutely charming interior with a brand new will equipped kitchen, new bathroom and new flooring. Fully finished lower level with gas fireplace. 2 baths, large deck at the rear and parking for 5 cars – a great location! Call Helen to see it at 432-0058

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Hunter Gate Subdivision Renfrew’s Best

#45 SALE PENDING

Your Host: Helen Vincent 613-432-0058

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

COMING SOON MILLER RD BUILDING LOTS Asking $49,900 each for these two prime building lots with mature trees and culverts installed. Located just off Hwy 17. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

4 PLEX

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.

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1584 SCOTCH BUSH ROAD

A quality 3 bedroom bungalow home with a bright and spacious living room, and a kitchen with generous working/preparation space which opens to the eating area. All 3 bedrooms and full bath are located on the main floor, with the laundry and an air tight wood stove in the basement. Newer 8’ by 16’ front deck, and small storage shed on a nice-sized lot. New propane furnace in October 2014. 200amp service. Call Ross 613-433-1133

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 PRICE

177 MCLEAN ST.

Asking $165,000 for this centrally located home on a ravine lot with detached garage, large rear deck, open interior, central air and gas heat. MLS# 1018822. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

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Asking $179,900 for TWO Homes on One Lot. Each home has own services, central location, both fully rented. MLS# 369062. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

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. Call: Ross 613-433-1133

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.

1567 CHURCH ST. Asking $275,000 and excellent value for this well constructed home overlooking the Madawaska River and only 30 min to Renfrew. Tastefully decorated throughout. MLS# 981829. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

432 MAYHEW ST. Asking $235,000 for this 3 BR Garden home. Updated furnace, roof, finished basement, three season room at rear. MLS# 1013572. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

NEW LISTING

NEW PRICE

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

OTTAWA RIVER LOTS Call Peter, ONLY THREE REMAINING. One acre lots with great waterfront and able to do a walk-out basement. Build your dream home. Call Peter Vincent 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.

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.

LAKEFRONT

HWY 41 - EGANVILLE

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.

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.

JUST LISTED

NEW PRICE!

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 $125,000. MLS# 1004870. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

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8 ACRES

1004 DICKSON RD. Asking $299,900 for this 6 bedroom home in a private setting with outbuildings and in ground pool. Spacious interior, updated throughout. MLS# 1018779. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

521 HOWARD STREET

MINK LAKE

2 bedroom cottage on Colton Lake. Large lot with 145 ft of water frontage. Beautiful sand beach with a very gentle slope towards the water. Cottage is open concept. New 12’ x 36’ deck & new roof. Outdoor 3 pc bath with water from the lake. Storage shed. Close to Renfrew. MLS#967582. Call Ross 613-433-1133

613-432-0319

Broker

JUST LISTED

209 PLAUNT STREET

53 McGREGOR SCOBIE, ARNPRIOR Now $289,900 for this immaculate 3 BR end unit. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

613-433-1133

JUST LISTED

NEW LISTING

558 PRIEST CAMP LANE

PETER VINCENT

Sales Rep

613-432-7562

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

ROSS PEEVER

STONES LAKE

Asking $299,900 for this spacious waterfront home on a private setting with a spring fed lake, large garage, walk-out basement, a great home or weekend retreat. MLS# 1004625. Call Peter 613-432-0319.

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

7 EMELIN ST., DOUGLAS

1 1/2 storey vinyl sided home with enclosed porch and a breeze way leading to enclosed shed. Home has had some updates - new furnace in April 2015, new wiring, 100 amp breaker. Great starter home property sold as-is.Asking $88,000. MLS# 963593. Call Ross 613-433-1133.

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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

Gerry O’Neil Broker of Record

613-432-2333

PHOTOS SUBMITTED

New Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Women’s League members, from left are Susan Siroski, Connie Rouble, Joan Daley, Elaine McMahon, Elizabeth Marcella, Judy Cressman, Trudy Eady, Cheryl MacDonald, Joanne Trebinski, and president Darlene Meleskie. Missing from the photo are Dorinda Kelly, Cindy McGuire, Chantal Marion, Betty Mousseau and Roxanne Nolan.

Allison Mulvihill

613-432-1947

613-433-2880

Real Estate Broker

sherricobus@royallepage.ca

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Women’s League Awards night was held on Monday, June 13 at the Renfrew Legion. After a delicious roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings, president Darlene Meleskie and organization chair Ella Box welcomed 14 new members with a special prayer service and presented them with an insig-

nia pin. Several members were honoured with long-time service pins, for their many years of Service for God and Canada. The evening ended with a prayer and a wish for a happy, safe summer by Nancy Guyea, spiritual development chair and president. Meleskie presented a carnation to all members attending.

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allisonmulvihill@royallepage.ca

mikecoulas@royallepage.ca

613-432-0092

Real Estate Broker

613-432-0073

catherineoneil@royallepage.ca

90 PETER ST

3079 BENNETT-LAFONT RD

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.

Why rent when you can have all this at such a good price! 3 bedrooms, gas furnace, central air & vacuum. Original hardwood floors. Main floor laundry. Deep 130 foot lot with plenty of room. Front & rear decks for sunrise & sunset! Your new life begins here!

Private, Fantastic location for this 3 bedroom home situated on 6 ACRES with quick access to Hwy #17 for commuters. Spacious living room with dining area off kitchen, full bathroom with large tub, stand up shower & laundry + 2pc ensuite.

716 CALVIN ROAD

41 MCGARRY AVE

132 OTTERIDGE AVE.

- Affordable, new home with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and a very functional floor plan. - Dining/Living room on main floor with eat-in kitchen. Master features patio door to large wrap around deck - Private, deep back yard. Take a look now, this one is sure to sell quick!

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!.

Modern townhouse ~ End unit. 2 bedrm bungalow with finished lower level. 2 baths, lovely colour palette throughout, central air, attached garage. Open concept living for the entertainer. Upgraded stone walk and patio, deck and privacy fence. This home shows impeccable!

Call Gerry O’Neil 613-432-2333 or Mike Coulas 613-432-0092 $192,500 MLS#101551

Our Lady of Fatima CWL hosts awards night

Sales Representative

322 WADE AVE

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

CWL members who received special year service pins are, from left, in front, Phyllis Shields (30 years), Gerarda Mulvihill (50), Teresa Manion (45) and back row, Charlotte Cleroux (20 ), president Darlene Meleskie, Agnes Walker (35), Doris Thacker (20), Maureen Brennan (10), Pauline Hughes (40). Diana Larocque (35), Cathy Thompson (15), Irene Rekowski (40), Berny Mortimer (20), Veneta Richard (25) and Gail Murphy (20). Missing are 10 - Cathy Black, 20 - Vi Bujold, 30 - Teresa Haley, 35 - Jeanne Winters , 45 - Alice Houwen Margaret Carty, Cecilia L’Abbe and Ann Lauman, 50 - Viola Chaput and Philomena Wright, 55 - Jeannette Holmes and Merle Ritz.

Catherine O’Neil

Mike Coulas

Sales Representative

PRNEW ICE

gerryoneil@royallepage.ca

Sherri Cobus

Call Mike Coulas at 613-432-0092 $155,500 MLS#985781.

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

152 JUNE ST.

292 LOCHIEL ST. S

Completely refurbished interior for this cute 1.5 storey home. All new drywall, flooring, Minto kitchen, bathroom. Large yard! Suitable for a single or couple starting out. Move-in ready!

- Investment Opportunity - Six Plex located close to downtown shopping. - Fully rented, recent renovations, natural gas, rear parking

Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947

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

Call Allison Mulvihill 613-433-2880 $235,900 MLS#980244.

$274,900 MLS# 1016995 Call Sherri Cobus for details 613-432-1947. Sherricobusrealestate.ca

263 FRANCIS ST. Solid family home at an affordable price. 3 beds, 1 bath, country sized kitchen with newer cabinets plus a dining room. Appliances included too! Raise your family here with an oversized town lot at 162 feet deep! Quiet established neighborhood and very affordable utility costs. Make it yours at this very affordable price!

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

LOT & LAND

257 JAMES STREET

GRATTAN RD, HYNDFORD 2 ACRES! No rear neighbors. Culvert & driveway already in place. Lot partially cleared. 15 mins to Renfrew.

MLS#933861 $ 31,900

SOLD Thank You for Your Business! Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947

35 ROBERT COLIN LANE

- 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!

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

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 theValley.Very private location & quick easy access to Hwy #17

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

HAPPY CANADA DAY!

From left, in front: Dana Stark, Grayson Lauzon, Isaac Labossiere, Avery Drouillard, Ethan Kean, Sawyer Smart, Esperanza Fe (AKA Nobody), Kadance Hein, Wyatt Crozier, Alex Delorme and Alexandra Adrain and in back: Sarah Wilson, Ella Tettemer, Lily Emon, Jacey Templeton, Lincoln Sammon, Connor Pilgrim, Isaiah Kaseke, Kolton Osipenko, Dawson Pennock, Chayse Murack, Kobi Stevenson, Savhanna Lambert, Kolby Johnson, Mitchell Coad, Dori Pilgrim, Charlie Buxton, Zach Fulton, Derrick O’Grady and Noah Krieger-Kruger. Above right, Dawson Pennock smiles with newly named Esperanza Fe.

Nobody becomes somebody at QEPS Staff

Nobody became somebody - or more exactly, became Esperanza Fe - following a year of various community projects undertaken by Anne Lefebvre’s Grade 4 class at Queen Elizabeth Public School. Esperanza Fe is the name chosen by the students. They started with a blank doll at the beginning of the school year and as each student completed a community project that raised funds or awareness for various causes, they added items to reflect their

good deeds. Among the highlights of the project was Dawson Pennock’s impressive feat of raising $1,085 for the Canadian Cancer Society. He chose the cancer society in honour of his uncle’s winning battle with lymphoma. However, each and every student made a difference with their various efforts, which included: picking up litter, helping neighbours, making bath bombs and salts with proceeds for Hospice Renfrew, bake sales for various charities and many more. Students were joined by their parents and supporters on June 15 for a celebration to mark the end of the project.

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Real Estate Broker

Eady Realty, Inc. Brokerage

29 Raglan St. S., Renfrew, ON K7V 1P8 Each office is independently owned and operated

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29 BRIDGE RENFREW 1 JOHN FINDLAYSTREET, TERRANCE, ARNPRIOR EWING $225,000 N ST I L

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$264,900 MLS# 981406 The former home to Renfrew Hydro is available for Sale or Lease. Beautiful End Unit Townhouse. Fully Finished OnMain 3 Levels. Excellent office space for an existing or new business. floor 3 Bedrooms, Baths.floor Bright & Spacious. Gas Heat. $1200.00 per month.3Upper $800.00 per month. Many updates Central Air.also Central Vac.“Lease ManytoUpgrades. throughout. Seller would consider Own” Opportunity here! CallCall Dennis 613-432-0041 DennisYakaback Yakaback To To View: View: 613-432-0041

OPEN HOUSE GUIDE

Sunday, July 10 1-3PM Your Host: Margaret Dubeau 613-433-1191

Sunday, July 3 2-4PM Your Host: Helen Vincent 613-432-0058

Wednesday, July 6 6:30 - 8:30PM Your Host: Helen Vincent 613-432-0058

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12689 LANARK ROAD

OPEN HOUSES SUNDAY JULY 3RD, 2016, 2-4PM

10 Short Road

$299,900 3 beds, 4 baths, semi-detached/Riverwood Estates. Finished lower level w/ full bath, fam room w/ fireplace & office.

24 Wolff Cr.

$464,900 spectacular open concept detached Bungalow w/ Loft. Former model home w/ upgrades galore. 3 beds, 3 baths.

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SAVE FROM 20% TO 50% OFF ALL SUMMER SANDALS ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR FOR WOMEN-MEN-KIDS From all our famous brand names check out our sale tables for a wide selection of women`s, men`s and kids sunning shoes. Cross Trainers, running, workout, basketball and much more.

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Spiking for wishes The Dirty Diggers go up against the Bumpin’ Beauties in the first round of the volleyball tournament during the inaugural Makea-Wish Fun Day at the Calabogie Highlands Resort on June 25. The proceeds raised at the event will go to the Eastern Ontario Make-A-Wish Foundation. JESSICA CUNHA /METROLAND

Free fishing weekend features kids derbies in Douglas, Eganville Staff

There are at least four kids fishing derbies planned in Douglas, Eganville and Arnprior on July 2, 9 and 10 to take advantage of Ontario’s Family Free Fishing Week. The week when people in Ontario can try out the sport of fishing without a licence runs July 2 to 10 this year.

It coincides with National Fishing Week. The Bonnechere Valley Township fishing derby will held this Saturday, July 2. The derby, free for children up to 16 years old, will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the Bonnechere River off Water Street behind the Eganville Home Hardware.

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There will be prizes for the top three fish caught. Food and drinks will be available. Organizer Paul Kilby notes that as it is being held on free fishing weekend, fishing licences are not required. For more information, contact Kilby at 613-312-0511. The Douglas Lions Club annual

Kid’s Fishing Derby will be held on Sunday, July 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Douglas Beach. There will be prizes for the five largest fish caught. Again, entrants can fish for free, as no license is required that day. The Lions club will be providing snacks and drinks and snacks. There will be Arnprior fishing derbies on the two Saturdays of

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free fishing week, July 2 and 9. The second annual Arnprior Kids Fishing Derby, organized by Darren Wood, will be held this Saturday, July 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at McLean Park on the Ottawa River. All young entrants will receive a prize for participating in this “free family event.” See FREE, page 35

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Jesse Welch, centre, treasurer with the Douglas recreation committee, which put on the annual Frosty Fun Winter Carnival, presents Mary Catherine Brisco, principal at St. Michael’s Catholic School in Douglas, a cheque for $1,000 raised at the carnival to help cover the cost of new sports equipment for the school. Also, on hand for the presentation on June 3 are Tammy Scheuneman and her Grade 2/3 class in the gym.

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Couple of close games in Renfrew mixed slo-pitch league action Staff

This week in Renfrew’s mixed slo-pitch league action at Ma-TeWay Park, Magellan picked up the win in a close match versus Precision Contracting 13-12 on Tuesday, June 21. Winning pitcher was Walker Mullen, Kent Scerba got the loss. Magellan’s Chad Miller had two runs plus a game-winning inside the park home run in the seventh inning. Ryan Johnston and Chad Mullen also had home runs for Magellan. Kent Scerba homered for Precision. Also June 21, Gourley’s Outdoors beat Magellan 16-8. Pitcher Keith Gourley got the team’s first win. Losing pitcher was Walker Mullen. For Gourley’s, Keith Gourley had three hits and a home run, Kyle Rawley had a grand slam in the fifth inning and April Gallagher had three hits. For Magellan, Barb Beimers had three hits. Young Guns had a convincing win over Precision Contracting, 22-6. Winning pitcher was Sarah Dougherty, Kent Scerba was losing pitcher. Taylor Green homered for Young Guns. Sarah Dougherty had five hits and three runs scored and Caitlin Dougherty had three hits and three runs scored. For Precision, Kyle Thomlison

hit a home run. Riopelle also had three hits. Mitchell Jamieson was winning Painting beat Swing Shift 15-14. On Wednesday, June 22, Rocky pitcher and Amber Gillan posted For Swing Shift, Wade McLaughJesse Riopelle was winning pitchMountain House (RMH) was the loss. Cory Southwell and Scott er and Sean Breen was losing pitch- lin had a grand slam in the seventh victorious in a matchup against Merchand homered for Madigan’s. er. For Riopelle’s, Kirk Skebo, Ryan inning. With files from Jeff Rekowski Deslaurier Custom Cabinets, 20-7. In another close game, Riopelle’s Cuthill and Jesse Riopelle homered. Winning pitcher was Jacob Fulton and Paul Martin marked the loss. RMH’s Frank Visneskie, who leads the league in homeruns with six, hit two homeruns and had three hits. Also for RMH, Joel Blemkie had three hits and Lindsay Wall had five hits and five runs scored. Trevor Lacroix homered for Deslaurier. Scobies had a big win against Home Health, 23-12. Winning pitcher was Steve Osipenko, Brett English was losing pitcher. Sean Smith had a home run and three hits for Scobies. For Home Health, Brady Donohue, Zach English and John Windle all homered. On Thursday, June 23, Pitt Contracting beat Meilleur Contracting 20-14. Winning pitcher was Mitchell Jamieson, Josh Farrell got the loss. For Pitt Contracting, Curtis Murdock homered and Lance Official Opening Ceremonies Dougherty had three hits. Military Tattoo Performance WITH THE PERTH ROTARY CLUB For Meilleur’s, Chris Wright hit Canadian Drystone Wall Festival a home run. Ecumenical Service Then, Pitt Contracting was vicCAR SHOWS • CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES Bowes Brothers Performance torious over Madigan Carpentry 17-8. CANADIAN STONE CARVING FESTIVAL

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The Arnprior Fish and Game Conservation Summer Youth Fishing Derby will be held Saturday, July 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the clubhouse at 3399 Leo Lavoie Rd. near where the Madawaska River flows into the Ottawa. Everyone is welcome for a free barbecue and gift bags for all participating children. The Canadian National Sportfishing Foundation is encouraging Canadians to “dust off their rods, reels and tackle in preparation of casting a line during National Fishing Week (July 2-10). In a news release, the foundation calls National Fishing Week a week-long “celebration of a heritage activity integral to our Canadian identity … recreational fishing.” Fishing is about so much more than just catching a fish, says the foundation. “It’s about family, fun, and se-

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renity. “In a world full of distractions, fishing brings us closer to our family and friends, and reminds us of what matters most. Fishing is an adventure, and nothing beats the thrill of reeling in the big one.” Fishing has also been shown to have both mental and physical benefits, says the foundation, so it helps both Canadians, and the Canadian economy. The fishing industry generates more than $8 billion to the Canadian economy. “Fishing is good for us, plain and simple. So, this summer the National Fishing Week team encourages Canadians to grab a rod and reel, and go fishing.” The foundation notes that in Ontario, there is no better time to try fishing as Canadian residents can go fishing in the province without a license July 2 to 10

THROUGHOUT TOWN The Good Ol' Days Parade PDCI Reunion Perth Farmers' Market Barn Door Productions Presents: The Great Perth Temperance Soiree Classic Theatre Festival Presents: Arms and the Man

NIGHT-SHIRT PARADE • FIREWORKS

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT BLUE RODEO • BREA LAWRENSON SPLASH’N BOOTS • RIQ TURNER BAND JAZZ LUNCH WITH PETER WOODS UNDER THE COVERS • THE LUCKY B'S HARRY ADRAIN, ED ASHTON, TOM VALIQUETTE & HENRY NORWOOD JUKEBOX JAMBOREE

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LOOK ONLINE @ insideottawavalley.com Email: nsmith@metroland.com Renfrew Office: 613-432-3655 1-800-884-9195 CARD OF THANKS

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BIRTHDAY

CARD OF THANKS

THANK YOU A special thanks to my family, friends and neighbours for a great celebration of my 80th Birthday. Thanks to our son Gerald and his wife Liz who travelled from Phoenix, Arizona with the three grandchildren, to help his sisters, Stephanie and Kim, to make this outstanding party happen. I would also like to thank those who attended from our church family of Glen Cairn United. We had amazing friends join us from around the Valley, and our friends Keith and Joyce McAlpine from Campbellford and Glenda Bell from Toronto. A big thank you to the band “R & B Country” who played great music for all to enjoy. Also thanks to Maynard Robinson, our chum from Nepean and District Old Tyme Music, who called a square for the dancers. Special thanks to Gerald, daughter-in-law Liz, Stephanie, Kim, our 8 grandchildren and sisterin-law, Monique for the hall decorations and the great food. Thanks to all who made it an amazing night and for the beautiful cards, gifts and warm wishes. It made this a night and a party to remember.

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. NMB

THANK YOU I want to thank my family, friends, neighbours and relatives for coming on June 11th to help me celebrate my 90th birthday. Thanks for all the cards, money, gift cards, flowers and gifts. Special thanks to Trinity United Church seekers and U.C.W for the lovely lunch. Well served. Thanks to all, John, Jack, Bell

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HAPPY 85TH BIRTHDAY John (Jack) Swaine His family invites you to join them to celebrate Saturday, July 2, 2016, 2 p.m.–4 p.m. Curling Club Lounge – Arnprior Best Wishes Only GRADUATION

GRADUATION

Hope.

Her father’s little princess, Her mother’s baby girl, Her sister’s greatest confidante, Her brother’s cultured pearl. A loving, caring, smiling girl. A beauty from the start, The music she loved, her dearest friend, a country girl at heart. Life is like the giant waves, That dip and curl and spin, We sometimes get caught up in that, and feel we just can’t win. Why did those waves take her away? I guess we’ll never know. She had built a wall around herself, And let her troubles grow. And now she’s in a greater place, In God’s loving gracious arms, An angel watching over us, A precious, priceless charm. Love Mom, Dad, Cassie, Geoff and Family

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June 29, 1991 “I married my best friend” 25th Wedding Anniversary Gary and Karen-Ann Gilks Celebrating with Family & Friends Saturday, July 9, 2016 @1pm 74 River Rd.

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CONGRATULATIONS Blair Marcellus Graduated from Nippising University with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with Distinction. Love Mom, Dad and Ryan

0630_CLR691928 “Theresa Pierunek”July 1st. Happy 80th birthday to the Greatest mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother in the whole world! Caring, loving, and unselfish. You have a heart of gold and are an inspiration to us all! We are blessed to have you in our lives and we could not love you more. 36 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, June 30, 2016

Stag & Doe for JESSALYN DEVRIES & ADAM MOORE Saturday July 9th , 2016 8 pm Come celebrate...... Music, dancing, games, food, prizes. Arnprior Curling Club 15 Galvin St. Arnprior, ON

DEATH NOTICE

HERRICK, Mary Evelyn Peacefully in her sleep on Saturday June 18, 2016 at the age of 95. Born in Renfrew in 1920, Mary was the daughter of the late Katherine Pierunek and Michael Herrick. She leaves behind her loving daughter Katherine and her grandchildren Keilah and Ethan. At Mary’s request a private service has taken place. Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society. Arrangements entrusted to the care of the Goulet Funeral Home, 310 Argyle St, S, Renfrew. Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneralhome.com

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DAVID ELMER Passed away on June 23, 2016, after his journey with ALS. Loving husband of Cathy for 41 years. Loving dad of Tammy, Janie and Casey Kidd (Brad). Treasured Poppa of Shanna, Brooke and Briagh. Survived by his brother Carl. He will be sadly missed by in-laws, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, cousins and friends including the Garden of Eden Road (Wayne, Sharon and Rhonda) and Karen Wall. David was predeceased by his son J.T. and parents, Elmer and Margaret (Hodgins). Raised in Bryson, Quebec, David was a retired employee of the Portage Pulp and Paper Mill after which he took up residence at Valley Automation and Control. He loved the outdoors and spending time with friends and family. Being a grandpa was his crowning glory as his granddaughters were the apple of his eye. Always being outnumbered by women, Dave couldn’t have been more thrilled when Brad came into the family. After being diagnosed, in true Dave Wall fashion, he continued to live each day to the fullest by taking hunting and fishing trips with his buddies and a lifelong dream trip up north to the Yukon with his #1, Cathy. David was a great man; husband, father, poppa and friend whom some called a legend. He was always welcoming and friendly to anyone who crossed his path and people always felt better after spending a bit of time with him. A special thank you to the ALS Clinic in Ottawa, Dr. Bodig and the nurses at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital. Visitation will be held at Anderson Funeral Home, 22 Raglan Street South Renfrew, on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9pm and again on Monday after 12:30pm. Liturgy of the Word will take place at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Renfrew on Monday June 27, 2016 at 2pm followed by reception in the parish hall. Interment will be at 4:30pm at St. George’s Anglican Cemetery, Campbell’s Bay, Quebec. Those desiring may make donations in memory of Dave, to the ALS Society, or Renfrew Victoria Hospital, online at www.zohrfuneralhome.com

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ROUBLE, Mervin John It is with great sadness that we announce Mervin’s peaceful passing at the Ottawa Heart Institute on Tuesday June 21, 2016 at the age of 66. Cherished companion of Elizabeth Villeneuve. Dear son of the late John and Anastasia (Lepack) Rouble. Loving brother of Allan (Sharon) of Renfrew and Susan (Barry) Byce of Foresters Fall’s. Mervin will be greatly missed by Elizabeth’s son’s Keegan and Lucas, his nephews Brent (Brittany) and Steven (Jen) and his great-nephews Colby, Max, greatniece Callie , his furry friend Fella, and his many friends. Predeceased by his brother Kenneth. Visitation will be held at the Goulet Funeral Home 310 Argyle St. S, Renfrew on Thursday June 23rd from 2-4, 7-9pm and after 8:45 am Friday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church, Renfrew on Friday June 24th at 10:00 am. Interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Donations in Mervin’s memory may be made to Our Lady of Fatima Church Building fund or Valley Animal Rescue. Online condolences/donations: www.gouletfuneralhome.com

DORZEK – In Loving Memory of Our Dear Son JARETT DORZEK March 27, 1982 – July 2, 2010 Time slips by and life goes on, But from our heart, you are never gone. We think about you always, We talk about you too. We have so many memories, But we wish we still had you. Miss you and love you Mom & Dad XOXO

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Joan Bimm July 1 – 2012

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HUNTER Helen Irene (nee Ferguson) MURPHY, JOHN EDWARD

Passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa Hospital on Thursday, June 23, 2016 in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Bernice. Loving father of Susan and Shannon. Proud grandfather of Chantal (Myles), Justin, and Erick, as well as 3 great grandchildren. John will be missed by his sisters; Helen, Irene (Brian) and his brothers; Thomas (Sheila), and Edward (Angela) and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Edward and Irene of Arnprior Ontario. John was blessed with a life long career in the travel and tourism industry, giving him the opportunity to see and experience the world. As an avid sports fan, John was known for his love of baseball and football and blessed with Bernice to share that passion with. Family will receive friends at the McEachnie Funeral Home (28 Old Kingston Road, Ajax, ON 905-428-8488) on Saturday July 2, 2016 from 11a.m.12p.m. Memorial service will follow in the chapel at 12 noon. Donations may be made to Prostate Cancer Canada or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be placed above in the Guestbook. (www.mceachniefuneral.ca) Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

Peacefully at Hilltop Manor, Merrickville, on Saturday, June 25, 2016 in her 91st year. Loving wife of the late William Hunter. Loving mother of Ira (Allison), Norma (Don) and Tom (Laura). Cherished grandmother of Todd (Toni), Lara (Serge), Sarah (Mark) and Vanessa. Treasured great-grandmother of Felicetty, Elysa, Adrian, Grace, Sebastian, Adele and Asher and great-great-grandmother of Christopher. Dear sister of Jean Hogan and Eileen Gray. Predeceased by her parents Duncan and Annie Ferguson, her son Carl, her sisters Bertha, Vina and Iverna as well as her brothers Milton and Alex. Fondly remembered by her many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends were invited to visit with the family at the Lannin Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Wednesday June 29, 2016 from 7-9PM. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at 11 o’clock. Interment to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Canadian Wildlife Federation would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences available at www.lannin.ca

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McNULTY – In Loving Memory of my Husband Les McNulty April 15, 1931 to July 6, 2015 Always on my mind, Forever in my heart. Rest in Peace Les Your Wife, Donna

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WRIGHT – Stephanie Joy Feb 22, 1981 – Jul 3, 2007 Beyond my smile there is a tear, For the daughter I lost and loved so dear. Wherever I am or whatever I do, Always Steph, I am thinking of you. Though the tears in my eyes may glisten And my face is not always sad, There is never a day that I don’t think of you, the daughter I had. Only those who have lost know how I feel. It seems like my heart will never heal. But when I look at your picture you seem to smile and say, Your broken heart will heal I know, When we are together again someday. Forever and always, you are in my heart to stay Love Mom

LOFTHOUSE, Marion Muriel Edith (nee Morrison), age 77 Died June 18th, 2016, with her family and best friend by her side at RVH in Renfrew, Ontario. Former wife and beloved friend of John Lofthouse. Beloved mother of, Johanna Nicoletta (Sam) and Kathleen Lofthouse (Joe Fontes). Loving and proud grandmother of Ashley Fontes, Ben, Marcus and Alex Nicoletta. She is predeceased by her son Sheldon. Her interests included family, bridge, opera and reading. Muriel brought love, caring and laughter to those she touched and will be missed greatly. A private interment will be held Family and friends are invited to pay their respects on Sunday August 28 from 12-1 p.m. at: CAPITAL FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY 3700 Prince of Wales Dr. Ottawa 613-692-1211 Followed by a Celebration of Muriel’s Life at 1 p.m. 'RQDWLRQV LQ OLHX RI ÁRZHUV PD\ EH VHQW WR WKH Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation Online condolences and service details are available at https://www.arbormemorial.ca/en/capital

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NAREZNY, Walter (Wladzimierz) May 15, 1930-June 23, 2016 Retired from Ontario Hydro (OPG) February 26, 1993 Passed away peacefully at Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Thursday June 23, 2016 with his family by his side at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Agnes Visneskie for 62 years. Dear father of John, Diane (Leonard) Mask, Linda (Jeff) Clost. Steven, Andy (Wendy), Ted (Susan), Jason (Wendy). Loving grandpa of Sarah (Corey), Ryan, Chelsea, Amber, Lacey, Alexa, Payton, Thomas. Dear great-grandpa of Griffin. Walter was predeceased by his daughter Christine, parents Mihal and Eugenia Narezny, his brothers Stanley (survived by wife Angela), Matt (late Vina), and Tony (late Susan). Walter will be greatly missed by his many brother in laws, sisters in law, many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be held at the Goulet Funeral Home on Sunday June 26 from 2-4, 7-9 pm and after 8:45 am on Monday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church, Renfrew on Monday June 27th at 10:00 am. Interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Donations in memory of Walter may be made to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation or the Sunshine Coach. Online condolences/donations may be made at www.gouletfuneralhome.com

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December 18, 1916– June 20, 2016 Peacefully in the Rosamund Wing of the Almonte Hospital, Retta Grace Barr (nee Wright) of Pakenham in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Herbert Barr (1958) and dear mother of Harry (Jean/Jenny) of Pakenham, Bert (Daphne) of Swift Current, Newfoundland, late Randy (2003) (Jean) of Pakenham and Claude (Bonnie) of London, Ontario. Much loved grandmother of Tim Barr, Meredith Hatton (Mike), Stephanie Barry (Jay), Sean Barr (Debbie), Steven Barr (Sue), Stacie Barr (Brad), Shelley Brown (Curtis), Scott Barr (Beth) and Paul Barr. Predeceased by her grandsons Matthew Barr (1996) and Ryan Barr (2009). Great-grandmother of Jordyn, Madison and Zach Barr, Josephine and Wyatt Hatton, Aidan Barry, Rylee and Cameron Barr, Cody Barr, Cassidy, Jaxson and Kennedy Brown, Alexander and Gracie-May Barr and Gabriel Hall and Paige and Vaughan Barr. Always remembered by Mervyn Long (Anita) and their children Brittany and Megyn and Carrie-Lynn Barr. Sister-in-law of Dorothy Wright (late Herb) of Haleys Station. Predeceased by sisters Dora McLaughlin, Katie Walker, Ada Gibson, Ina Logan, Mercie McLaughlin, Audrey Gould and brothers Gerald, Herb, Jim and Borden Wright. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation Wednesday June 29, 2016 after 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service in the Boyce &KDSHO DW D P 5HY 3HJJ\ .X]PLF] R΀FLDWLQJ Interment St. Mark’s Anglican Cemetery, Pakenham. Memorial Donations can be made to the Almonte General Hospital/Fairview Manor Foundation and would be appreciated by her family. Condolences/Tributes/Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca.

Mom, there aren’t enough words to tell you, how we feel. The sadness and the sorrow that never goes away. But memories are always in our hearts. What a wonderful world it would be if all mothers were like you. To love and to cherish, thank you for being our mom. Love Joyce & family Judy & family Peter & Ray

David Bimm July 5 – 2014 Two years have come and gone, we miss you every day, We will always love you and miss you. You are the spirit that lives in us all. Such a wonderful brother. Such an awful day when we had to say our goodbyes. Missing you is hard, loving you is easy Forever in our hearts. Love Joyce & family Judy & family Peter & Ray CLR693261_0630

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FIREWOOD

Gerry Blair & Son

Firewood, All hardwood Cut, split and delivered

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Cut, split, and Delivery available.

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Lyndhurst Gun & Militaria Show at the Lyndhurst Legion. Saturday, July 9, 2016, 9 am-3 pm. Halfway between Kingston and Smiths Falls. Take Hwy 15 to 33, follow 33 to the Legion. Admission $5.00. Ladies and accompanied children under 16 free. Buy/sell/trade. Firearms, ammunition, knives, military antiques, hunting gear & fishing tackle. For show info and table inquiries call John (613)928-2382, siderisjp@sympatico.ca. All firearm laws are to be obeyed, trigger locks are required.

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FARM Hesston 540 round baler with gathering/fluff wheels, good condition. $6000. 613-345-5375.

BUSINESS SERVICES

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LECLAIR LYONS, Lisa April 15, 1950 - June 29, 2006 So very far away, But always in our hearts. We miss & love you Mom & Trevor Jacques & Catherine & family Gilles & Paulla & Family Lucien & Cathy & family Raymond & Christine

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Located at The Rocky Mountain House, Renfrew Friday, July 1st Braedon Vincent 6-9pm Friday, July 8th Bahoo, The Brat & The Commander 8pm Friday, July 15th The Jimmy Triton Band 8pm Friday, July 22nd Dale Yuke 8pm Friday, July 29th Ali McCormick 8pm

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

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

Countertops, large variety to choose from. We provide complete installation service. Ask about our promotion, call Paramount Kitchens for details. 613-687-4620 PADDLE BOAT, washing machine, life jackets, 2 fans on stands, window air conditioner, portable air conditioner, propane BBQ. Phone 613-432-3630

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1&2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS WITH BALCONIES ON 2nd & 3rd FLOORS WALK OUT PATIO ON GROUND FLOOR

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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. CLR672225_0324

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1989 Sea Ray Pachanga 22 22 ft. sport cuddy, 5.7L Mercruiser (hours unknown). Eagle tandem trailer. $7,800 Carleton Place. Call 613-451-0150

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Those whom we love go out of sight But never out of mind They are cherished in the hearts, Of those they left behind, Loving and kind in all his ways, Upright and just in all his days, Sincere and true in heart and mind, Beautiful memories he left behind.

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Part time clerk Must be available days, evenings and weekends. Some grocery store experience preferred. Good organizational skills and customer service skills required. Positive attitude and ability to work with little supervision in a team setting a must. Interested candidates should apply on or before June 24, 2016 in writing, including a current copy of their resume to: Joe Fresh Counter at Sterlingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no frills, Fax to 613-433-8212 or email to sterlingsnofrills@gmail.com â&#x20AC;&#x153;At Sterlingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s No Frills, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.Â If you are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity or interview, please advise if you require accommodation.â&#x20AC;?

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COMMERCIAL RENT COMMERCIAL SPACE FOR RENT- 134 Raglan Street, Downtown Renfrew. Beside Mona Lisa Day Spa. Great parking, wheel chair access. Approximately 1000 square feet. Everything included. Available imm e d i a t e l y . 613-312-0704

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The Village seeks a self-starter to lead our team. A detailed job posting is on our website (below) or at the Municipal Office front desk. The current salary range for this position is $82-93,000 with a full benefits package. Deadline is noon, July 13, 2016. Inquiries should be directed in confidence to: Arie Hoogenboom, Interim CAO/Clerk Village of Merrickville-Wolford 317 Brock Street West, Box 340 Merrickville, ON K0G 1N0 Applications may also be emailed to: cao@merrickville-wolford.ca We thank all of those who apply but only the parties invited for an interview will be contacted. Information is collected in confidence under the Freedom of Information Act. The Village of Merrickville-Wolford is an equal opportunity employer.

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Canadian Tire Arnprior is one of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fastest growing service centers. Our new store is scheduled to open in October and we now have an immediate opening for an experienced AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE ADVISOR. YOU OFFER: t1SPWFO BVUPNPUJWF TFSWJDF FYQFSJFODF t4USPOH DPNNVOJDBUJPO BOE QFPQMF TLJMMT t1SPWFO BCJMJUZ UP XPSL BT QBSU PG B UFBN t"WBJMBCMF UP XPSL FWFOJOHT BOE XFFLFOET t)JHI FOFSHZ BOE QPTJUJWF BUUJUVEF WE OFFER t$PNQFUJUJWF DPNQFOTBUJPO QBDLBHF JODMVEJOH benefits and profit sharing t1PTJUJWF XPSL FOWJSPONFOU JO B OFX TUBUF PG UIF BSU GBDJMJUZ t1BJE USBJOJOH t4USPOH MFBEFSTIJQ TVQQPSU t$BSFFS HSPXUI PQQPSUVOJUJFT *G ZPV BSF SFBEZ UP UBLF UIF OFYU TUFQ JO ZPVS DBSFFS FNBJM ZPVS SFTVNF UPEBZ UP Jerome Taylor, Jr. at jtaylor@ctcstores.ca, or call 613-623-6551, ext. 223 HELP WANTED

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COBDEN- 1 bedroom 1 bath, downstairs large apt, center of town. Parking at your door, new Reno Ikea kitchen, stove, fridge, microwave, washer dryer hook up. Heat & hydro included, mature tenant- no pets - no smoking- references required. First & last $ 885.00 per month 613-646-9706

RENFREW - Ground floor bachelor apartment. Ideal for or non smoking senior. Hardwood floors. Fridge, stove & parking. Phone 613-432-2014 RENFREW -2 bedroom apt Oak St. fridge, stove, parking, $660/month plus hydro. One year lease. First/last & references required 613-433-3053

2 Bedroom Cottage Bedroom for rent in With bunkie - sleeps 6 on Cobden. Mink Lake This 2nd floor shared BBQ, Satalite dish etc. accommodation includes 2 Bedroom Apartment $750/week for rent in Heritage Bldg, access to kitchen, $400 Fri, Sat , Sun centrally located in washer/dryer and wifi. The Arnprior.$975/month + Call for availability bedroom is furnished and 613-628-1593 utilities. No smoking. has a window No pets. air conditioner. 613-558-9325 Renfrew Duplex for Female preferred. Non- Smoker only. Rent 2 Bedroom Apartment References Required. 4 bedrooms for rent in Heritage Bldg, $350/month Quiet Street centrally located in call 613-646-2317 Large yard w/Parking Arnprior.$975/month + Gas heat utilities. No smoking. White Lake, 1017 Point Fridge and stove inNo pets. Rd, 2-bedroom + suncluded. 613-558-9325 room, ground floor, Available July 1st $775, renovated, nonFirst and Last 252 John St N, 2 blocks smoking, clean, quiet, required. south of hospital, $795, 2- $850 plus utilities secure, parking, fridge, bedroom, May 1st, stove, hood fan, Please call only renovated, non-smoking, 613-223-4428 www.ovrentals.ca, clean, quiet, secure, park613-266-4832 ing, locker, fridge/stove, eat-in kitchen, LARGE 1 BEDROOM dining/living room, APT in Carp Ont. Fridge, BUSINESS w w w . o v r e n t a l s . c a stove and heat included. OPPORTUNITY 613-266-4832

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Village of Merrickville-Wolford Chief Administrative Officer/Clerk

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

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LEGAL NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS All claims against the estate of Wayne Michael Swales (also known as Michael Wayne Swales), late of the Township of Greater Madawaska in the County of Renfrew, who died on or about the 25th day of January, 2016, must be filed with the undersigned Estate Trustees on or before the July 29, 2016; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to the claims then filed. DATED at Ottawa this 30th day of June, 2016. Emily Deanne Duncan and Sherry McCarthy, Estate Trustees, by their Solicitors, WILSON LAW PARTNERS LLP, 5542 Manotick Main Street, PO Box 429, Manotick, Ontario, K4M 1A4. Attn: Andrew R.C. Wilson. 613-692-3547. 7

Village of Carp, Nonsmoker. Call Looking for an online business? I can Help! You will 613-839-2049

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Large 1 bedroom apt, River Rd, Castleford. Includes hydro, heat and laundry, $700 a month. Call Peter 433-0078

receive free training and after support. Go to www.123freedom4life.com and check it out. Requires a computer and telephone and 5-15 hours weekly.

A Load to the dump Cheap! Clean up renovations, clutter, garage sale junk or dead trees brush. 613-256-4613.

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Experience the excitement of the aerospace industry in a rural setting! For over 60 years, Magellan Aerospace, Haley has been producing magnesium and aluminum castings for the aerospace industry. Located in the heart of the Ottawa Valley west of Renfrew, we have an immediate opening for:

HELP WANTED

PRODUCTION WORKERS

MECHANIC WITH A AND/OR T LICENSE REQUIRED

Qualifications: Grade 12 education or equivalent Manufacturing Experience will be considered an asset.

EXPERIENCED REQUIRED Position Starts Immediately Competitive Wages Benefits Package and Signing Bonus

Applicants are asked to attend: Tuesday July 5, 2016 Testing Sessions will begin promptly at 3:00 p.m.; 4:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Days Inn and Conference Centre

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Email your Resume to: info@dougsautomotivesolutions.com or Apply in person to: 470 Obrien Road, Renfrew

Pre-Employment Testing

760 Gibbons Road, Renfrew All interested applicants are asked to bring a resume to the testing sessions. Those successful after testing will be invited to attend an interview. No telephone inquiries please

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Interior Heavy Equipment Operator School. HandsOn tasks. Start Weekly. GPS Training. Funding & housing available. Job Aid. Already a HEO? Get Full Time truck driver 5- certification proof! Call or ton Ottawa Valley daily 1-866-399-3853 iheschool.com. Some heavy lifting, knowledge of tailgates Sewer & Water Company and securing loads necessary. Recognition of Now Hiring Experienced the Ottawa area a must. no Shovel operators, Backhoe weekend work. Monday to Operators, Pipe Layer . All postiions, require ExperiFriday only. Take home between $800- ence. Call 613-225-1333 $1000/week guaranteed. You’ll be No special license needed. Send resume with qualifications, physical fitness and age to on the News EMC Box D 35 Opeongo Rd. Renfrew ON K7V 2T2 Position available 2017 Do You Have 10hrs/wk, to turn into $1500/mth using your PC and phone? Free info: www.BossFree123.com

HUNTING SUPPLIES

GARAGE SALE/ FLEA MARKET

HUNTER SAFETY Canadian Firearms Course. Courses and exams held throughout the year. Will do Private groups as well. Call Kevin 613.432.5192 kevin.white@bell.net

EGANVILLE - 296 Jessie Street Multi Family Yard sale. July 1 & 2 8am-2pm weather permitting. Furniture, sewing machine, vacuum, fabric material, elephant collection and much more.

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

Saturday July 2nd 9am -3pm YARD/ART SALE 23 Alva Dr. Cobden ON

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General labourer required to work in gravel pit. No experience necessary. Students welcome to apply. APPLY in person WEEKDAYS only. Nesbitt Aggregates 1766 Lochwinnoch Rd Renfrew. 613-432-5764 Home Based Business, Do you have 10hrs/wk you would like to make more productive? Work from home, online Free training www.gofree4life.com

HELP WANTED

AZ Delivery Driver

for Summit Food Service in Ottawa. Hand bomb product off truck. 4 days/week. Valid AZ license, customer service skills and able to lift 50lbs. Competitive wages. Full description: http://bit.ly/SummitFoodService Resume to: 094557794F@jobs.workablemail.com or fax: 519-453-6846

6th Annual Gully Yard Sale Sat Jul 2 at 674 Raglan St S. Lots of estate items including furniture suitable for chalk painting. 8am Early bird get the worm

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FRIDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT Located at The Rocky Mountain House, Renfrew Friday, July 1st Braedon Vincent 6-9pm Friday, July 8th Bahoo, The Brat & The Commander 8pm Friday, July 15th The Jimmy Triton Band 8pm Friday, July 22nd Dale Yuke 8pm Friday, July 29th Ali McCormick 8pm

The Bonnechere Union Public Library has received a large donation of books from Jennifer McVaugh of Golden Lake. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE LIBRARY.

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MULTI FAMILY YARD SALE Sat July 2nd 357 Wade Ave 8am-1-pm Kids stuff, furniture and house hold items

The sale will be held Saturday July 2 and Sunday July 3 from 10 am to 6 pm at the Book Store in Golden Lake.

Come and check out this great collection!

YARD SALE - 317 Joffre Ave, Renfrew, Sat July 2nd 8am- noon. Mig Welder, chain saw, combo battery tool set, tools, reese trailer hitch, dishes, clothes, car radios, Koss - radio, Cd & Cassette player electric and battery and much more. Rain date July 9th

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SPORTS In appreciation Ryan Hickey left, and Bill Austin right, were recently honoured for their many months of dedicated volunteer dedication at Renfrew’s Birthplace NHANHLMuseum. The museum would like to thank them for making the museum such a success. The museum summer hours are July 5 to Aug. 31 Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. SUBMITTED

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Shoot hoops this summer at basketball camp Stars Basketball Camp runs July 18 to 22 in Renfrew Dribble, pass and shoot. It’s time to learn how to play basketball, have fun, play fair and more at the annual Stars Basketball Camp. This year the camp is running from Monday July 18 to Friday, July 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Renfrew Collegiate Institute. The program is for both boys and girls ages nine to 14. The camp runs in conjunction with Renfrew Rush Basketball association and they are proud to continue to offer the Ottawa Valley an exciting summer basketball camp in Renfrew.

Stars coaches are professionally trained in the approach and philosophy, which has made this a successful program. Stars is noted for creating an environment where the talents of each participant will flourish and the atmosphere is both challenging and fun. COACHES

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PHOTOS BY SHERRY HAAIMA/METROLAND

Havin’ a ball

Spencer Pole of QEPS prepares for a big hit during Thursday’s tournament. Above right, Central’s Maya O’Ryan runs for the ball. Right, Ryan Stephens of Admaston waits for the perfect pitch.

Central Public School (CPS) hosted a Grade 6 softball tournament June 16 at Ma-Te-Way Park. Queen Elizabeth (QEPS), McNab and Admaston public schools participated in the roundrobin event. Admaston Public School won the A division in a game versus CPS and McNab’s team won the B division versus QEPS. Top, McNab’s Reece Robillard focuses on his throw as Hanna Lesway looks on.

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Renfrew represents at PGA Junior Tour The PGA of Ottawa Junior Tour held its first tournament of the year at Sand Point Golf Course on Saturday, June 18. Approximately 60 juniors from ages 10-18 competed on the beautiful course. Pictured are PGA of Canada golf professional and general manager of Sand Point Chris Bernard seeing some juniors off the first tee in the youngest age category – Carter Jarrett (Renfrew Golf Course), Dylan MacLeod (Mississippi and Ellis Kinnaird (Mississippi). Ellis was the eventual winner in the age 10- 12 division with an 80. Carter was second with an 85. More information about the tour can be found PGA of Ottawa website – pgaofottawa.com

Canada Day Events Kids under 10 golf free

Tavern Tailgate Biggest BBQ in town!

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Dragonfly junior camps start July 4 Fireworks

Come down to Sand Point Golf Course on Canada Day and enjoy the Greenside Tailgate BBQ Menu as well as our Signature Menu. Cold Drinks and live music will be happening all day featuring local talent all day long! The Greenside Tavern will be hosting kid’s games from 1pm - 3pm & from 6pm - 9pm. Plus kids under 10 years old golf free all day! Fireworks will start at night fall and the Greenside Tavern will have salty and sweet snacks for sale to enjoy during the show.

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Bill Rainboth

Dragonfly General Manager

Newly graduated St. Joe’s student Spencer Hill got a pretty cool graduation gift: Spencer won the Pro Shop Draw and is now the proud owner of a 2016 Ping G Driver worth over $600. Speaking of young people being out of school: Dragonfly will be running junior camps July 4 to 6 and July 11 to 13. Both camps are geared towards beginners aged 5-12. Space is limited, and anyone looking for details please call the pro shop at 613432-3838. In league news we start once again with last Tuesday for the first night of Men’s League. Taking A flight for their first time this year (so far) was TF Custom Signs. B Flight was won by Valley Automation and Controls for with the lowest score of the week with a 65. The C Flight champs were from Beatty Pilgrim Construction. Closest to the pin winners were Bill Butson on hole 13, and Bob Gray on hole 18. Speaking of ‘firsts,’ the Skunk Alley boys were crowned champs of A flight on Wednesday, and Deslauriers Custom Cabinets continued their domination of

B flight with a stellar 69 - the lowest score of the night. Closest to the pin winners were Chad Thompson on hole 13, and Jared Riopelle on hole 18. Thursday, ladies played the back nine for a change of scenery this past week. A Flight was hotly contested, with the Driving Fours and Partee Girls tying for first place. Teams agreed to flip a coin for the prizes before their round next week. The Lost Balls had no trouble keeping their balls out of trouble and took first place in B Flight. Closest to the pin was Colleen Wall on hole 13, and Gail Rousselle on hole 18. This past weekend we welcomed groups from GAL (Golf Around League for women) and the Bonnechere Manor staff association. Thanks to Marie Seabrook from GAL and Lori Boudreau on running successful events. We look forward to seeing you again soon. Lastly, we are on the verge of drought conditions here in Renfrew County. Superintendent Donny Valdock and his team have done a first rate job keeping Dragonfly Golf Links emerald green, with playing conditions improving daily. That being said, if anybody knows someone who does a good rain-dance please contact me immediately.

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Golf is a game of skill that can take years, if not decades, to master. Many golfers find their time on the golf course both rewarding and relaxing, even on those days when the fairways seem impossible to find. Though many players never swing a golf club until they reach adulthood, it’s never too early to hit the links. Some of the world’s most accomplished golfers, including fourtime Masters champion Tiger Woods, began playing as toddlers, and many feel that getting an early start can lead to a more successful game down the road. Getting kids into golf is a great way for parents to bond with their children while enjoying the great outdoors. Golf can also be used to teach kids humility, sportsmanship and the importance of hard work. Thanks to the often frustrating nature of golf, parents may find it somewhat challenging to instill a love of the game in their youngsters. But there are ways to introduce kids to this wonderful game that kids might just play for the rest of their lives. • Focus on having fun. Few, if any, golfers at your local golf course on a given weekend could say with certainty that golf has never frustrated them. The challenge of golf may be its most appealing characteristic to older players, but young kids can be easily overwhelmed by the challenges golf presents. By focusing on having fun instead of perfecting techniques, parents can get kids to look forward to their time on the links. The more fun kids have, the more likely they will be to embrace the game and its many challenges. Don’t put pressure on youngsters as they

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develop their games, but encourage them through their struggles and reassure them that you faced the same obstacles when you started playing. • Hire an instructor with experience teaching children. Instructors with experience teaching children will understand the basics of the game and how learning those basics provides a great foundation for future enjoyment and success on the course. Instructors who have taught kids in the past also know that teaching youngsters the finer points of golf requires patience and encouragement. Ask a fellow parent or an employee at the club where you play to recommend an instructor for your child. And take advantage of any kids’ courses your club offers. • Purchase the correct equipment. Even the best golfers are bound to struggle when using the wrong equipment. While it might be unwise to invest in especially expensive equipment for youngsters likely to grow out of it in a few months’ time, deals can be found on used kids’ equipment. Used kids’ equipment is typically subjected to less wear and tear than used equipment for adults, as kids tend to play less often and fewer holes than adults when they do play. But make sure to find correctly sized equipment that kids feel comfortable using. • Play some holes. Instructors may teach kids the differences between the types of clubs and how to swing and putt. But golf is most fun when players are out on the links going from hole to hole. Instruction is important, but don’t forget to play a few holes with your child each week as well. Golf is a challenging game, but it’s one that can be enjoyed by athletes of all ages.

Warmer weather sends scores of golfers to their favorite courses each and every day. Golf is a challenging pastime, but a few pointers can help golfers hone their short games, long games and everything in between. • Choose the right clubs. There is more to selecting clubs than pulling any old iron out of your golf bag and whacking away. Wind, hazards and obstructions in landing areas should influence your decision of which club to use. Novice golfers may want to rely on their caddies to make club recommendations, and as they become more confident in their abilities they can start to make their own choices. • Anchor your feet. Anchor your foot behind the ball to drive the ball further. Righthanded players will keep the right foot anchored, and lefties will do the opposite. Do not lift your foot prematurely; otherwise, you can lose power and distance. • Identify your weaknesses. As with any hobby, identifying those areas that need the most work can help you become a better golfer. Keep track of each shot you take, and then look at the results to see which areas of

your game need the most work. • Fix your alignment. Align your shots by assessing the target from behind the ball. Then set the clubface behind the golf ball and align it with the target before you enter your stance. • Use your torso for power. The torso is essential to a solid swing. Practice rotating from your core to control your backswing and then maintain the same spine angle and posture on the downswing. • Use the wind. Not every golf game will be played in perfect weather. A good player knows how to make adjustments for the wind depending on the shot. Use the wind to your advantage when you can, and adjust your swing when hitting into the wind. • Become a better chipper. Many players put so much emphasis on their backswings and putt shots that they fail to devote any practice to chips. All shots are important for golfers trying to shed strokes off of their scores. • Keep fit. Maintaining or improving your physical strength and overall health can help your golf game. Exercise and eat right, and you will have more endurance on the links

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Renfrew Curling Club members Mike McCormick, Gary Irving and Robert Pelletier stand at the nets and ready for a busy weekend. to check the speed of their serve. “This will test out how fast everyone actually is,” McCormick said with a chuckle. This is the first time the cage will be in Renfrew. “The Ontario Tennis Association is promoting the game across

the province with the cage,” explained McCormick. Irving thinks it will be a lot of fun. “It will be nice to see how fast you think you serve compared to what you actually serve,” said Pelletier.

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The Renfrew Tennis Club is serving up not one but two smashing events this weekend. July 1, Sandi Heins is sponsoring the annual tournament, which has been running for more than 15 years and club members are also excited to host the Ontario Tennis Association and the Raise the Net Road Show with the Smash Cage. So far this year there are 32 players signed up for the tournament. Long time members Mike McCormick, Garry Irving and Robert Pelletier are gearing up for this season and are excited for the new season, especially the many events planned on July 1 and 2. The cage will be set up by the tennis courts and McCormick hopes the community will come and check it out. “Hopefully it’s a chance to introduce new people to the game in a fun, low-key way,” said McCormick. He notes there is a lot of good natured heckling on the courts and this will be a chance for members

quet and I rediscovered what I love about the game,” said McCormick. Irving has been teaching lessons for more than 40 years and has taught more than one generation of tennis players. “It’s a game you can play for life, some of the members are 80 years old and some kids are as young as four,” said Irving. The tennis club has been a fixture in the community for more than 40 years with the current courts at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre being built in 1981. Before that members played in the parking lot at Renfrew Collegiate Institute. This year they have more than 200 members and a number of different leagues. They stress the memberships are very affordable and give players keyed access. Membership fees for juniors are $30, intermediate $50, adult $75, family $150 and senior $70. For more information on the club, leagues, lessons and more visit: www.renfrewtennis.com or email questions to renfrewtennisclub@hotmail.ca .

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Harry with the Heaves didn’t move around like the other horses, preferring to stand at the fence behind the barn, resting his head on the rails. Every day I would put a halter on him, and walk him very slowly around the barnyard. We wouldn’t be gone a dozen steps, when the heaves would start. They seemed to come right from his hooves. And I would stop and let him heave away until the spasm passed, and then we would walk around another few steps, with his head getting lower and lower to the ground. The few times we hitched him to the buggy, it was like we were giving him a new lease on life. There were strict orders from Father not to run Harry with the Heaves...just let him move at his own pace, which wasn’t very fast. But I could tell he loved pulling the buggy. And we would circle the barnyard a couple times, until he could no longer breathe easily. But it was enough to make the old horse feel he was needed, even if we really weren’t going anywhere. Other sickly animals would just disappear, and I knew perfectly well what their fate was. But Harry with the Heaves lived on, contributing nothing to the work load of the other horses, just living day by day

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Twelve and one-half tables competed at Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre June 22 eclipsing the previous record of eleven-and-a-onehalf tables set Dec. 10, 2015. Organizers, while ebullient, were quick to point out that the new record would endure for all of a week probably. The barbecue and game scheduled for June 29 already has more than 50 players committed to attend. In the Chalk Talk preceding the afternoon’s play, Wayne Daze again reviewed how a declarer starts to play a hand. A first consideration is the number of tricks you need; then you count the number of sure tricks you have between the two hands; a third step concerns what information the bidding might have furnished about opponents’ holdings; from there you assess any possibilities for developing a suit; you proceed to establish that long suit; and you only finesse at the end should you need to. The afternoon saw four successful small

slams. On Board 12, Ruth Grant and Mary McCann bid six hearts and swept all 13 tricks. On the same board, Bev Kobus and Ian Scott brought home a six no-trump contract. Ernie Berndt and Eric Brown on Board 16 took all the tricks in a six spades contract, with Tom Sewter and Garry Irving scoring six spades as well. Well done all. Congratulations to the June 22 winners: North-South First: Ernie Berndt and Eric Brown; Second: Mona Brydges and Audrey Jukes; Third: Ed McCann and Lew MacDonald. East-West First: Eleanor Thompson and Jeannie Yagminas; Second: Leanne Cheliak and Rick Duncan; Third: Lila Paddock and Ronda Vaillancourt. Chalk Talks begin at 12:30 p.m. Regular bridge play starts at 1 p.m. Cost is $5. Players need to arrive with a partner unless organizers have been notified beforehand.

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Seniors Home Support annual golf tournament raises $3,325 Elaine Tremblay, volunteer

Renfrew and Area Seniors Home Support

Summer is here and has a wonderful effect; people become active and alive after a sometimes long and secluded winter. They begin planting colorful flowers, herbs and vegetables; cleaning paths, cars and driveways. They also like to get together with their neighbors to reminisce and tell stories about the good ol’ days. These social gatherings are often a time when people discuss how they have passed their long winters. Many have spent the winter volunteering with different organizations and they encourage their friends and neighbors to take part in the rewarding experience. They’ll explain that volunteering reduces social isolation through active involvement in your community, increases socialization, fills your day in a way that benefits others and helps to reduce life’s stresses. June also happens to be Senior’s Month and I would like to remind people that we need more volunteers to help senior’s age well at home. We have many front line volunteers who provide a variety of services to clients in their homes, on the road and by telephone. We often overlook the volunteers who work so tirelessly behind the scenes to keep these programs funded and running. As an agency only partially funded by the LHIN we must fundraise a large portion of our annual budget. Our fundraising volunteers are instrumental in helping us raise the funds necessary for us to maintain the quality services Renfrew Seniors’ Home Support has earned the reputation of providing. GOLF TOURNAMENT

Our annual golf tournament helps us meet those ongoing fundraising goals. This year’s third annual golf tournament was Drive for Drives in support of our non-urgent medical transportation program.

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The event was held on Friday, May 27, at Renfrew Golf Club. A special thank you goes out to all of our sponsors, without them we could not host such a successful event: Dr. Malcolm Dewey Optometry, Pura Vida Nutrition Store, Delta Montreal, VIA Rail, RCAF ASSN 433 Renfrew, Sport Renfrew, The Goulet Family, Scotiabank, Chartwell Quail Creek, Marshall’s, The Bujold Family, The Warehouse, Stardust Upholstery, J.S. Wilson Financial Management, John Yakabuski MPP, Mark Cassanto Nerds on Site, Wilson Investments, Tom Prince Motors, Noron Home Communications, Eady Insurance, Home Health Medical Supplies, J.D. Optical. Thanks also to prize donors: The Korner Hutch, The Renfrew Golf Club, McGregor’s Produce, Ontario Power Generation, Kelly Cobus Photography, Pick-it-Fence, Curves, Protyre, Sunlife Financial, Chartwell Quail Creek, Dr. Malcolm Dewey Optometry, Island View Suites, The Calabogie Lodge, Diane Garskey, Lee Sharpe, Fraser’s Clothes Shops, Metro Renfrew, Wood Duck Manufacturing, Aikenhead’s Drug Store, Barnet Boulevard Storage. Drive for Drives raised more than $3,325 for our non-urgent medical transportation program. Sixteen teams were registered under sunny skies for the 5:30 shotgun start for a great evening of golf. A special thank you to Kevin Sebulski, general manager at the Renfrew Golf Club, for being our emcee and auctioneer for the evening. Congratulations to Dr. Lucas Regier of Renfrew County Chiropractic and Rehabilitation Center winning the VIA travel Voucher and Delta Montreal twonight stay and we thank you for your support. A heartfelt thank you to all the teams for sharing your evening with us and being great sports, playing along with the photo booth and the great atmosphere throughout the event. Please join us for our summer barbecue the last Friday of each Month June, July and August.

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Making wishes come true The inaugural Make-a-Wish Fun Day featured boat and plane rides, test drives of various Ford vehicles, volleyball games, live entertainment at the Calabogie Highlands Resort on June 25. The proceeds raised at the event will go to the Eastern Ontario Make-A-Wish Foundation. Top left: Mike Wlotzki, centre, director of fund development for Make-AWish Eastern Ontario, poses with emcee Mark Papousek, left, and his wife Carolyn. Top: Five-year-old Joseph Quinn and his mom Angie prepare for lift off. Bottom left: The Denis Sisters, Darlene Denis-Friske and Lynda Denis, perform live music at the event. Lynda’s son Conor was granted a wish in 2014 – a family trip to Ireland for a week, where they all enjoyed St. Paddy’s Day in The Emerald Isle. Conor was diagnosed with a form of leukemia at age 16. Now 20, he’s been cancer-free for three years, she said.

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Art guild gears up for summer Diana Wakely

that shouldn’t be missed. It is open every weekend until the July 17. Upstairs is a wonderful photographic exhibit as well. As we get out our paints and canvasses, or paper there are so many things to consider. Used to be the bugs in the paint but now the real concern is the sun. Please take care of yourself and use the highest level of sunscreen possible.

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Well here we are summer. We have waited so long and it seems we jump from winter straight into summer. Everyone is anxious to get painting outside and we are fortunate to live in one of the most picturesque areas of Canada. Tom Thompson and his buddies knew a good thing when they experienced it. Colour, colours what is colour? We all look at colours differently. I personally see a lot of yellow. Now most people will say ‘you must have cataracts’, no I don’t. There is also a site on the Internet where they test you on the colours you see. Not sure just how accurate that is because what can you believe on the Internet right? Terms such as shades and values are words used by artists. All are in relationship to the end result of a painting. Mixing paints can be a very exhausting experience. I don’t think there is an artist who hasn’t run into a problem mixing colours. In acrylic or oil there is that line you can cross when you look at your

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painting or your palette and see a muddy mess. Watercolour trouble can occur on the paper and that is a point of no return. At our next meeting Frank Harper will be discussing paints and their properties. Maybe we will all learn how not to make any drastic mistakes. Reminder: Art In The Park takes place July 16-17 at Haramis Park. This is our fifth year and we are looking forward to it. Also, journey over to Portage to the Stone School House and take in the Creative Minds Think Differently. Jill Alexander, Bonnie Zimmerling and Diana Wakely have a three-women show

Bluegrass THIS WEEK’S FEATURE festival July 7-10 The Valley Bluegrass Festival is just around the corner. The event runs July 7-10 at the Johnston Farm at 408 Castleford Road, (County Rd. 20). Bands appearing include The Larry Stephenson Band, Lost & Found, Larry Efaw & The Bluegrass Mountaineers, Beartracks; Traditionally Wound; The Dick Smith/Mike O’Reilly Band, Concession 23, Northern Sons, Rescue Junction, Davis & Grant, Sweetgrass. The event is a family oriented festival featuring food and craft vendors. Bring your lawn chair. For tickets call 613432-9084. Visit www.valleybluegrass.ca.

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Renfrew Art Guild has lost one of our long time members, Basil Pessin to melanoma. Basil could be seen in all our shows with his wonderful digital art. Many pieces grace homes around the Valley, Ottawa and New York and the small version of his prints were treasured by of a lot of young folk. He will be truly missed. Next meeting is Tuesday July 5 at 7 p.m. at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church at 291 Plaunt St., please note there is construction so you might need to park in the upper parking lot for convenience. Everyone welcome. For more information call Diana 613-433-3635

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Acquired knowledge of 7. Brief appearances 13. Owns a ranch 14. Goes by 16. Potato state 17. Inappropriate 19. Millihenry 20. Treasuries 22. Crony 23. Norse god 25. Accidentally lose 26. Allied H.Q. 28. Shiva’s first wife 29. Earth System Model 30. Sandy island 31. Cam Newton’s dance 33. Nigerian people 34. A ridge on nematodes 36. ___ Creed: profession of faith 38. Gulf of, in the Aegean

40. Expresses anger 41. Emerges 43. WWII battle 44. Wrestlers work here 45. Not happy 47. Measure of speed 48. A way to communicate (abbr.) 51. Gemstone 53. Metric weight unit 55. Region 56. Guides projectile’s motion 58. Not involved with 59. Cosmetics giant 60. Exclamation of surprise 61. No fighting 64. Tantalum 65. Optimistic 67. Herbs 69. Categorized 70. A famous street

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37. Feline 38. Decorative tea urn 39. Native Americans from Colorado 42. Resembles a pouch 43. Type of home (abbr.) 46. Cut a rug 47. Devil rays 49. Simmer 50. Veranda 52. Outcast 54. Famed aircraft engineer 55. Realm 57. Chair 59. Music awards show (abbr.) 62. Did not starve 63. Was once liquid 66. Former Cardinal Taguchi 68. Trademark

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, there is much you want others to know about you this week, but you’re not ready to share all of the details just yet. Continue to bide your time, sharing only when it feels right. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 There’s not much you can do to change a current situation, Taurus. Step away for a bit and let the pieces fall where they may. Then you can develop a strategy. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 You have a new goal this week, Gemini, but others are not as receptive to your ideas as you hoped they would be. You may need to fine tune things. Be persistent. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, resolve to make the most of this week even if it seems difficult to do so. Seek support from friends or family members willing to lend an ear or a helping hand. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, take a few moments to recharge this week. You have been going at Here’s How It Works: a breakneck pace for too long, and now it’s time to slow things down. Use some vacation time if you can. Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric Virgo, others are routinely drawn to your unique personality. Make the clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! most of others’ warm reception and do your best to return the favor whenever you can.

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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.

JUNE 29 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. There will be a bid euchre tournament at the Golden Age Activity Centre beginning at 12:45 p.m. Cost is $10, which includes soup and bun lunch at 11:45 a.m. Sign up early.

JUNE 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. Kerri the Storyteller will be at the Golden Age Activity Centre in Renfrew at 1 p.m. to talk about The Mystery of Champlain. Come out and listen to tales told by the Storyteller.

JULY 1 Canada Day Breakfast at the Horton Community Centre, 1005 Castleford Rd. Renfrew RCAF Wing Canada Day Celebration. Steak barbecue and dance $12. Lounge opens at 2 p.m. and dinner at 5 p.m. Entertainment 3 to 8 p.m. Music by the Debenhams. Special market - special hours. The Eganville Farmers’ Market is open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. to coincide with the Rotary Club’s Canada Day Breakfast and giant Yard Sale. Everything takes place at Legion Field, 8 Foran St., Eganville (site of the ball park and curling rink) and there are extra vendors that day. Then carry on to the Arena for the village’s 125th anniversary events. Canada Day Special Bingo at RCAF Wing Hall at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11 a.m. Over $3,500 in prizes. Free birthday cake and coffee 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.

Canada Day will be celebrated in Foresters Falls starting with a parade to the ball diamond at 5:30 p.m. Call Dave at 613646-2706 to enter a float. Many activities and live music at the diamond for all the family after the parade. Fireworks at dusk. Volunteers are needed, call Brenda at 613646-7377 if you can help out. Check out www.WhitewaterEvents.ca for a flyer with more information, all the activities and their times. Calabogie and District Snowmobile Club is hosting Canada Day Breakfast starting at 8 a.m. at the Calabogie Community Center. Pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, toast, tea, coffee, juice and local Maple Syrup. Adults $8, Kids $4, under 4 years. free. Join us to celebrate Canada’s 149th Birthday.

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 2 AND 3 Visit the open Art studios and Galleries in Portage du Fort, QC, open summer weekends. Charity Luncheon with strawberry shortcake for orphanage in Kenya on Mill St., Sat. July 2nd from 11 a.m. to 2:20 p.m., also featuring acoustical music by Larry Evans. For details, visit artistesdelariviere. blogspot.ca or call 613-432-8205 Surprise Book Sale. The Bonnechere Union Public Library has received a large donation of books from Jennifer McVaugh of Golden Lake. The sale will be from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Book Store in Golden Lake. All proceeds will go to the library. Come and check out this great collection!

JULY 3 Haley United Church Cold Buffet and Strawberry social, 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. Silver Seniors euchre at the Renfrew Legion, 1 p.m., light lunch.

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JULY 6 Music at Centennial Park in Eganville Park with Rick Leben&The Low Mileage Band from 7 to 9 p.m.

JULY 15 The Golden Age Activity Centre is having a grilled cheese lunch for $4 beginning at noon. Also included is entertainment by Dave Hurley with his Country Variety music.

Horton Coffee Club on Wednesdays is taking a summer break. It will start up again in JULY 16 September. Thanks and have a good sumShowcase in Griffith from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lions mer.Contacts: Helen 613-432-2728 / Val 613- Hall, 25991 Hwy 41, Griffith. Huge yard sale for the Great432-8390 / Kathleen (Office) 613-433-3303 er Madawaska Seniors Housing Corporation. In addition, there will be artists, artisans and businesses from Griffith, Matawatchan, Denbigh and surrounding area. JULY 7-10 Valley Bluegrass Festival, 408 Castleford Road, (County Rd. 20) Renfrew. Bands appearing are: The Larry Stephenson Band (Tennessee, Sat. & Sun.); Lost & Found (Virginia, Fri. & Sat.); Larry Efaw & The Bluegrass Mountaineers (Ohio, Sat. & Sun.); Beartracks (New York, Fri. & Sat.); Traditionally Wound (Central-Western Ontario, Fri. & Sat.); The Dick Smith/Mike O’Reilly Band (Virginia-Canada, Sat. & Sun.); Concession 23 (Ottawa Valley, Fri. & Sun.); Northern Sons Family oriented festival. Food & Craft vendors. Shade/Rain tents. Bring your lawn chair. Tickets 613-432-9084. Festival site 613432-5000. www.valleybluegrass.ca.

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JULY 8 Music at Centennial Park in Eganville Park Limited Edition/ Katie Skerkowski from 7 to 9 p.m. You can enjoy an old fashioned Strawberry Social at the Golden Age Activity Centre in Renfrew only $5 starting at 1 p.m. For details call: 613-431-8289.

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JULY 9 Mixed doubles dart tournament. Registration 10 to 10:30 a.m. Fee $30 per team, $5 goes to homeless veterans. Play starts at 11 a.m. For more information contact Sheila Riopelle 343-361-0607.

JULY 10 The July Valley Singles Lunch will be 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.

Beachburg Gospel Tent Meetings, nightly, except Saturday at 3520 Beachburg Road at 7:30 p.m. All Welcome, No Collection. For information 613-582-7127

The Douglas Lions Club Annual Kids Fishing Derby will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Douglas Beach. First, second, third, fourth and fifth prizes for the largest fish. Fish for free – no license required for the day. Drinks and snacks available. For more information call Paul 613-312-0511.

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JULY 13

The Golden Age Activity Centre celebrates its third Anniversary with a barbecue lunch at noon for $6 and includes entertainment with Ray and Murray Kohlsmith and Larry Dougherty at 1p.m. Special guests will bring greetings. Thank you to everyone who has supported the Centre for three

Its soup and bun day at the Golden Age Activity Centre, only $4 beginning at noon. All proceeds support the Centre’s activities.

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noon to 5:30 p.m. Tickets $12/person available at church office or Aikenhead’s.

JULY 14 Trinity-St. Andrews United Church, 291 Plaunt St. S. annual Chicken barbecue from

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Downtown Revitalization • • •

The two-year construction contract for the Arnprior Downtown Revitalization 2016/2017 Reconstruction Project has been awarded to Thomas Cavanagh Construction Ltd. This project will be the Town’s largest single self-funded infrastructure investment. This project will include the reconstruction of sanitary sewers, storm sewers, watermains, roads, curbs, sidewalks, streetlights, and the traffic signals at the intersection of John Street and Elgin Street, and will bring new life to Arnprior’s downtown streetscape with the placement of new trees, planters, and various forms of street furniture.

The 2016 phase of the project is scheduled to begin construction on or about May 2nd, 2016 and is anticipated to be completed on or about November 30th, 2016. The 2016 phase of the project will include construction on the following streets: • • •

Madawaska Street from John Street North to the Madawaska River John Street North from Madawaska Street to William Street West McGonigal Street West from John Street North to Hugh Street North

Tentative Summer 2016 (July - August) Construction Schedule Construction schedules for further stages can be found on the project website and will be advertises as the project advances.

All Businesses Remain Open. View the streetscape design and keep up-to-date on the progress by visiting the project website. 56 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, June 30, 2016