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Main Street in Cobden was hopping Saturday night as the Headstones headlined the Whitewater Streetstrut, hosted by the Township of Whitewater Region.

Lead singer Hugh Dillon looms over the crowd, right. The all-day July 15 event featured entertainment, games, and other activities and the day wrapped up with the concert, which included a performance by Daydreams For Dollars.

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Creating harmony

David Parmley, left, and his Cardinal Tradition harmonize on stage at the 23rd annual Valley Bluegrass Festival in Horton on the weekend of July 15 and 16. Bluefest organizer Carol Mooney and volunteer Sandi Leduc press tee shirts to commemorate the 2017 bluegrass festival.

You’re invited to celebrate Calabogie’s 100th anniversary This year marks our Calabogie Generating Station’s 100th anniversary, and we’re celebrating by inviting our neighbours to tour the station on Saturday, July 29, 1 to 5 p.m. A shuttle bus service will pick up visitors at Barnet Park (5179 Calabogie Road) for transport to the station. Space is limited.

We’re proud to be part of the Greater Madawaska community, and look forward to generating clean, renewable hydroelectricity for many years to come.

For more information, please visit opg.com/eastern

Near the pond on the beautiful Johnston Farm that hosts the bluegrass festival is Payton Cavanagh and her mom Amanda, the latter of whom has attended all 23 festivals. Her parents Kevin and Shelly White are among the main organizers.

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United Way funds new position at Hospice Renfrew

Maureen SullivanBentz, executive director at Hospice Renfrew, Tracey Cummings, the new resident and family support counselor, and Judy Cobus, manager volunteer and community development services, accept a cheque from Patricia Lafreniere, executive director with Renfrew County United Way for $15,000 on July 5 to fund the new position.

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Earlier this spring UW announced that nine charities would receive over $198,000 to fund health and social services for 2017-18.

Hospice Renfrew officials received their cheque from the UW on July 5 for $15,000 to create the new resident and family support counsellor position.

Tracey Cummings started in the new position June 26.

“Hospice Renfrew is very pleased to have received funding from the United Way to create the new position,” said Judy Cobus, manager volunteer and community development services at Hospice Renfrew.

“We are so fortunate to have Tracey Cummings as a resource to our residents and their families during what can be a challenging time in their lives.

“We also offer enhanced grief and bereavement support for families in our care.

“We hope to be able to receive ongoing sustainable funding for this position to become permanent. It is our vision to be able to offer support to those in our community going forward.”

Patricia Lafreniere, executive director with Renfrew County United Way explains that they fund programs and services that align with priority goals, which are set through community assessment.

The priorities include: youth, child poverty, seniors, transportation, medical services (health), and safe affordable housing.

These strategic priorities arose from a series of public consultations held throughout Renfrew County.

“For the first time in history our region has more residents over the age of 55 than under the age of 15, which means the need for services supporting seniors issues is on the rise.

With this comes the need to support those dealing with loss and crisis, whether it is the loss of a loved one or the loss of one’s own independence,” said Lafreniere in an email statement on the announcement.

“Renfrew County United Way runs a fundraising campaign each year to fund programs such as the one at Hospice Renfrew and without these dollars many would not receive the help to move past some of life’s hurdles.”

Cummings recently completed her degree in human relations and spirituality at St. Paul University in Ottawa and has a background in social work.

For the last four years she was the regional manager for the ALS Society in Ottawa, where she worked on front line support and with families in their homes.

“This is a really nice fit to bring it all together,” said Cummins who resides in Fitzroy Harbour.

“Spirituality is very important for me and I am comfortable to have those end-of-life conversations with people.”

While with the ALS Society part of her region was Renfrew County and she says she feels very familiar with this area.

She also referred a former client to Hospice Renfrew and visited it before; she speaks very highly of it.

“This is about life, music, laughter, baking and supporting people who live here at the end of their life, it’s a very nice place,” said Cummings.

“It seems to be a very good place, it’s very homey and nice.”

Lafreniere encourages the public to please donate to Renfrew County United Way at renfrewcountyunitedway.ca or contact the office in Pembroke at 613-735-0436.

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Streetstrut

The Headstones, above, wow the crowd at Whitewater Streetstrut July 15 in Cobden. The main street was closed to host the all-day festival. Right, Daydreams For Dollars lead singer Matt Lemay on stage.

McNab/Braeside Township Times UPCOMING MEETINGS

August 1 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

August 8 – Public Meeting Under the Planning Act – 6:30 p.m.

August 8 – Planning Advisory Committee Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

August 15 – Regular Council Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

PADDLE SPORT EQUIPMENT

Please be advised that paddle sport equipment is now available for rent daily at the Burnstown Beach.

Please contact our recreation department for more information: 613-623-5756 ext. 226 or recreation@mcnabbraeside.com

2017 FINAL TAX PAYMENT NOTICE

2017 Final Tax Bills have been mailed to Residential and Farm Properties.

Final installments of 2017 property taxes are due on JULY 31, 2017 and SEPTEMBER 29, 2017. This final tax bill contains payment information for both installments. Additional property tax bills are not mailed out to residents for the 2nd installment. Payments by any method must reach our office by the due date. A penalty of 1¼% per month will be added to any outstanding taxes on the 1st day of each month until paid. If you own property in the Township of McNab/Braeside and did not receive a Tax Bill, please call the Township Office at 613-623-5756 or 1-800-957-4621.

Please send mailing address changes to the Township Office in writing by mail to 2508 Russett Drive, R.R. #2, Arnprior, ON K7S 3G8 or email info@mcnabbraeside.com. Please quote the property address and roll number on all correspondence. Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve the taxpayer from payment of taxes or penalties.

MCNAB/BRAESIDE MINOR BALL

CONGRATULATIONS to McNab/Braeside Minor Ball President Adam Rueckwald and all the players, parents, coaches, volunteers and

officials on another successful season. We had a record participation level and despite the challenges with weather this spring and summer, participants showed vast skills improvement, consistent sportsmanship and team camaraderie. Thanks again, to all those that made this year’s minor ball program possible!

MIDSUMMER HERBFEST

ARE YOU READY FOR JULY 30th? Circle that date on your calendar, as the 22nd annual Ottawa Valley Midsummer HerbFest is rapidly approaching. Located at the beautiful Waba Cottage Museum in White Lake, for the low admission price of $2, we showcase the most talented artisans, musicians, chefs, vendors, herb-growers, crafters and brewers the Ottawa Valley has to offer. There are fee kids activities, free boat rides, pro chef and kid chef cook-offs, amazing demonstrations all within some of the most gorgeous 11 acre garden setting in Canada. Go to midsummerherbfest.ca for all the info!

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July 30 – Midsummer HerbFest at Waba Cottage Museum & Gardens August 13 – Skiability at Burnstown Beach August 26 – Madawaska River Family Paddle – Burnstown Beach

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You can now purchase day passes for our boat launches electronically or with your cell phone using Honk Mobile.

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Township of McNab-Braeside EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Equipment Operator/Truck Driver Cradled between the Ottawa and Madawaska Rivers and covering approximately 254 square kilometers of farm, forest and hamlets along the TransCanada Highway between Arnprior and Renfrew, the Township of McNab/ Braeside is an area of distinct charm and natural beauty. Fundamental to the residents of McNab/Braeside is a commitment to protecting our environment; maintaining our rural character, lifestyle and sense of community; and promoting our natural and historic heritages.

Reporting to the Public Works Supervisor, provides a variety of construction, snow/ice removal, maintenance and repair services to roads and adjacent public property for the safety and convenience of the public.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Previous experience in the operation of roads department trucks, backhoe and loader and other miscellaneous equipment.

• Operation of tandem snowplow is considered an asset.

• D-Z licence mandatory. Post secondary education in good roads related courses considered an asset.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently.

• Demonstrated excellent safety record, ability to meet physical demands of the position.

• Ability to be on call 24 hours per day combined with a flexibility in hours of work.

The Township offers a competitive compensation package based on qualifications and experience.

A complete position description is available by contacting the Municipal Office or by visiting the municipal website at www.mcnabbraeside.com Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit a detailed Curriculum Vitae and cover letter marked CONFIDENTIAL and quoting Equipment Operator/Truck Driver, no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday July 24, 2017 outlining how their education and past experience makes them a suitable candidate for this position Lindsey A. Parkes CAO/Clerk Township of McNab/Braeside 2508 Russett Drive, R R #2 Arnprior, ON K7S 3G8 lparkes@mcnabbraeside.com We thank all candidates in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information collected is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001 and will be retained under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and shall only be used for candidate selection purposes and determining illegibility for employment

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Jack Kelly is all smiles perched atop the dunk tank at Cobden’s Whitewater Streetstrut, hosted by the Township of Whitewater Region, Saturday.

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Jennifer Ronan of Picton holds up her Cobden sign as Daydreams For Dollars plays on Main Street in Cobden during the Whitewater Streetstrut Saturday, July 15. Below, Headstones singer Hugh Dillon captivates the audience.

RENFREW IS THE PLACE TO BE FOR CANADA 150

www.renfrew.ca HYDRANT FLUSHING PROGRAM 2017 DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT & WORKS WILL BE FLUSHING HYDRANTS BEGINNING

Monday, July 31st to Thursday, August 3rd 8:00 P.M. to 6:00 A.M. Flushing is part of a routine maintenance program that is necessary to maintain the integrity of the water system. The hydrant will be opened to discharge water and pressure tests will be performed. This procedure ensures that all hydrants and valves are working properly and any problem areas are identified. It also flushes and cleans the mains and helps to maintain chlorine residual in the drinking water.

NOTE: During this process the homeowner should refrain from running their washing machine or using a dishwasher. You may notice brownish sediment in the water. To clear this common problem, let a COLD WATER tap run (suggested taps: outside hose, bathtub or laundry tub) for a short period of time until clear water returns.

Please DO NOT use your hot water until you have clean water again.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Development & Works at 613-432-8166. Thank you for your co-operation.

Tourist Information Centre Tenders Tenders for new construction of the Tourist Information Centre can be picked up at the Recreation Centre.

For more information contact Kevin Hill at 613-432-3131 or by email at khill@renfrew.ca Ice Rentals Ice at Ma-te-Way Activity is available for private rentals beginning on August 14th. To book your ice for a birthday party, hockey practice or family event, contact Jordan Wall at 613-432-3131 or jwall@renfrew.ca

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Jennifer McMaster waits for some happy faces to paint at the Millar Feed and Seed booth at the July 15 Whitewater Streetstrut in Cobden.

Registration for Fall 2017 Recreation Programs Online and in person registration begins on August 1st at noon for Fall 2017 Programs that are held at the Recreation Centre at Ma-te-Way Activity Centre. For more information visit www.renfrew.ca and look for the Registrations and Bookings link.

HERITAGE RENFREW NEWSPAPER REPRINTS Pick up your copy of reprints of past newspapers from the Renfrew Archives (770 Gibbons Road) or Renfrew Recreation Centre (67 Argyle Street). Issues from 1895, 1897, 1904, 1908, 1916, 1932, 1942 and 1952 are available for $2.00 each.

For more information contact info@heritagerenfrew.ca

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POW WOW

Bring the family and experience this First Nations celebration with the Bear Nation Drum and Dance Group. There will be 5 drummers, 5 dancers and a speaker to guide you through this ceremony. This event is sponsored

by Ontario 150. It begins at 2:00 pm. Enjoy the musical entertainment of Gaston Moreau Country Classics and Rock & Roll at 3:00 pm. You will sing along with many of the tunes. Spend the day celebrating 150 years of tradition and fun. Remember your lawn chair.

July 22 • 2:00 pm O’Brien Park

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CHRISTMAS IN JULY FUN, FOOD AND SHOPPING!

Art Show, Sidewalk Sale, Visit with Santa, Bouncy Castle, Aquaballs, Bubble Balls, Play area with Pony Hops, Balloon Tent and Face Painting.

Downtown Renfrew July 29 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

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POP UP ART

Watch for local artists displaying their artwork throughout the summer.

You never know where they’ll show up!

For more information contact the Renfrew Art Guild.

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FREE NORTH STRONG AND FREE MERCHANDISE

Get your Canada 150/Free North Strong and Free merchandise at the Flower Factory, Renfrew Home Hardware and mugs are also available at Dahl’s Convenience.

JOB OPPORTUNITY Gymnastics Coaches and Coaches in Training Wanted The Renfrew Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting resumes from applicants interested in leading children’s gymnastics programs. Gymnastics experience is NOT required for these position, however, a desire to learn and attend training sessions are required.

NCCP Sport Specific training will be offered on September 29 - October 1.

Positions are available on Wednesday evenings throughout the school year and potentially on additional days, evenings and weekends, depending on facility and instructor availability. These positions are open to high school students (minimum 16 years of age) and adults. Please forward resume to recreation@renfrew.ca or 127 Raglan Street Renfrew, ON K7V 1P8.

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Renfrew’s Golden Age Activity Centre is celebrating Canada 150 by hosting a powwow on July 22 at O’Brien Park at 2 p.m.

The event is made possible by an Ontario 150 grant for community celebration programs.

“It’s a new experience for seniors and the community,” said Fay O’Reilly, admin. programmer at the Golden Age Activity Centre.

In her grant application, O’Reilly explained

the celebration explores Ontario’s proud history and the people, places, and events that helped to shape it.

They will explain the history and purpose of the powwow ceremony and to understand First Nations culture and beliefs.

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Better safe than sorry Summer is upon as and while it’s easy to get caught up in the fun and excitement of the season, it’s important to keep safety in mind as we go about enjoying all the wonderful Ottawa Valley and beyond has to offer.

Several water-related deaths have already occurred this season and emergency officials remind the public to keep safety top of mind.

Tragic and avoidable fatalities, caused by drowning, occur across Canada every year, say the Ontario Provincial Police.

It is especially important for adults to keep an eye on their young children, whether they are playing on the beach, the backyard pool, or in a bathtub. Small children can drown in only a few centimetres of water. Police remind the public that even older children or strong adult swimmers can find themselves in distress when swimming or wading in an area with a strong current or in a weeded area.

It’s always best to know your waters, swim with a buddy and consider wearing a lifejacket.

Alcohol consumption is another factor that

contributes to fatalities in the water, both for swimmers and boaters.

If boating this summer, the OPP would like to encourage the public to follow these safety tips: • Always wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) • Ensure the PFD fits snug and securely • Use common sense and operate any vessel responsibly • Operate your watercraft at safe speeds at all times, especially in crowded areas • Be courteous of others using the water and obey all boating rules •Be cautious of swimmers and other marine operators, and always have a spotter for waterskiers and tube riders • Stay alert and keep your eyes on the water.

• Avoid alcohol- alcohol and watercrafts don’t mix If you suspect that someone is operating a boat while impaired, call 9-1-1.

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Applause for MP Cheryl Gallant for standing up for personal beliefs To the editor:

For two weeks in a row RenfrewNipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant has been roasted because of her beliefs. I am on her side regarding climate change. If you open your eyes, read and listen to others on this subject you may see how this Paris Accord on climate change is possibly a hoax in order to redistribute wealth around the world. When the Liberals signed on to the Paris Accord they did not have any requirements to meet the objectives set on reducing CO2 gasses. They only had to agree on sending money to underdeveloped countries.

So much for helping the environment.

I have been called a climate change denier. If you try to engage in con-

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versation about climate change you are told it is a closed subject and let us move on to fix the problem. Since when has any science been a closed subject never to be challenged? I am surprised that only 97 per cent of scientists have said that climate change is real. It should have been 100 per cent.

Climate is changing, always has and always will.

If asked the question “is man’s influence on climate so severe that it will cause the world to self destruct in 100 years?” you may find that scientist may not be as agreeable.

Now let me be clear, I believe that the climate is changing, and will always be changing. However I do not believe that it is solely caused by man.

We do contribute to climate change;

however it is only a small piece of the puzzle. The effect of the sun has a far greater influence. Since the dawn of time this world has had climate change. How many ice ages have there been? Did you know that at one time our country was a tropical forest?

Man could not have had any effect on these changes.

Twenty plus years ago a career politician (not a scientist) by the name of Al Gore shocked the world into believing in global warming. According to him the polar caps would be gone today, the oceans would have risen by several feet and the polar bears would be extinct. What became of these predictions? After 18 years of stable temperatures he changed the subject to climate change, and the money started

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Incidentally, this CO2 that is supposedly toxic to our planet is actually the reason we are living now. Go to your computer and Google photosynthesis. Plants breathe in CO2 (carbon dioxide) and breathe out O (oxygen).

If CO2 was so bad why do greenhouse growers pump in CO2 into their greenhouses to promote faster plant growth?

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votes.

Yes Cheryl had had a few gaffs in her 8 plus years as a member of parliament. She has been elected with a huge majority all these years. To a lot of politicians votes are more important than integrity. On a one on one private conversation with politicians of both sides, I doubt that there would be anywhere close to a 99.9 per cent consensus on climate change.

I applaud Cheryl for her stance on climate change. It is nice to have a politician stand up for personal beliefs instead of trying to get the next vote.

Best of luck Cheryl in 2019. Renfrew Nipissing voters will have a chance to make their voices heard.

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Pool decision should be made with heads not hearts: reader To the editor:

There seems to be a rush towards a second ice surface and a new pool without careful examination. I remember an extensive review was done a few years ago and at that time it was viewed as too expensive. In fact an outside pool was looked at and that fell through due to unforeseen high costs. We have this new kick at an old can. Yes it would be nice to have all of this but do people really know the costs involved coming to their property taxes. I suspect not.

First to hit is the transfer of costs due to the MPAC decision on commercial property taxes.

The mayor back in March of this year stated that this shortfall would be placed on residents.

This may be a hike in property taxes or cuts in services. We do not know how much we will face. This will be an ongoing surcharge.

Next the proposed construction guesstimates. No one really knows the final costs. The practice has been to underestimate the cost of a project and overestimate its benefits. One can see that with our water/sewage treatment facility. We were told we could save money by reduction consumption. When people stopped watering their lawns and used rain barrels for plant and gardens, what happened? Both usage fees and base rates went up and there were no savings. We have reduced our consumption.

We now use only two-thirds of the water prior to this expansion. Our bills have not reflected that. So I am very sceptical of these reported numbers. Added to these costs are operational costs that have not been identified. Previously, numbers as high as $400,000 per year were quoted. A consultant used by the town basically stated that a pool is a money loser. We see this in Smiths Falls attempt to resurrect their

community pool. It lasted a short time before its neighbours did not chip in to help.

As for the proposal, the Renfrew Recreation Centre needs to be retrofitted for accessibility and parking. Yes it may need more ramps and other concerns but this can be done. As for parking, this is a town bylaw that the council can easily provide a variance to. That centre has been with limited parking for decades.

Now it’s an insurmountable problem that can only be fixed by knocking down buildings for parking space. If so what are you going to do about the library? Knock down the surrounding buildings for it? Next what are you going to do with that building if it is vacated? Is it another empty building in town? We have several.

As for the proposed Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre having space for the hockey museum, this seems like a nice fit. The townspeople will have to pay for it. Question becomes is there a cheaper alternative like having it at in the town hall where the OPP once resided. That space is empty and not in use. Could it not be used for that? It is still on the main street accessible to all visitors who go down main street. Now as for the two retail spaces suggested – why? We have all kinds of available retail space located only on the main street but in strip malls as well.

One can go from small storefronts to large boxstyle buildings like the Staples one. No, we do not need more wasted space at residents’ costs.

As for the proposed second ice surface, why?

We do not run hockey camps, power skating, ringette training, figure skating clinics in the summer. In fact we no longer have the March Break hockey tournament for the house league teams like we once did. We only have ice for 33 weeks what happens for the other 19 weeks?

If we had those kinds of clinics then I could

se a demand. Next for the Kanata Lazers, a U18 team, the suggestion of them coming here makes me question the motives of the owner and the credulity of our director. We may have seven or eight games up here on a trial basis but are these high schools going to come up here for practices and home games? Are their fans going to drive for an hour in winter to see them play? I doubt it. I would question the owner’s motives. Is he using us to ratchet a better deal at the existing site and why not go to a nearer arena? As for the pool it’s nice but how many people are going to use it. We are a community that has little to no growth.

Stats Can reported the Town of Renfrew grew by five persons over five years (2011-2016). We are a town that the number of seniors is larger than the under 15 crowd. That is why we have high water rates and now high property taxes.

As for support from Horton and Admaston townships, I seriously doubt that they will help through increasing their property taxes. We saw what happened in Smiths Falls.

Yes it would be nice to have all of these things but this council must show good governance knowing that costs are coming down the line due to the MPAC decisions, real construction costs, any increases due to OPP costs, added to that regular operational town costs, plus finally increases due to the water treatment retrofits that may be needed. This facility is rated for a 20-year life cycle. It doesn’t mean it will be totally decrepit at that time but some retrofits may be needed. It has already been in existence for 10 years. I suggest instead of a heart decision that everybody use their minds and make a careful intellectual decision.

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Elena also participated in the 2017 Relay for Life, and with her friend, Dori Pilgrim, raised $250 for their group by setting up a lemonade stand and selling cookies and squares that they made.

“It’s a cause that obviously hits very close to home,” says Laura.

Barb Desilets, RVH Foundation Executive Director thanked Elena and said the donation would be earmarked for the oncology unit.

“You are a very generous and unselfish young lady, and your gift will help to make a difference for our cancer patients.”

A special birthday celebration makes a difference for oncology patients While many of her classmates were enjoying the first week off school playing with friends or travelling with family, Elena Valliquette was on a special mission.

She accompanied her mom to her chemo treatment at RVH on July 5, just one day after her eleventh birthday, and a few months after losing her grandma to cancer, to make a $205 donation to the hospital.

She had celebrated her day with a sleepover and an escape room adventure, but let her friends know that she didn’t want presents—instead she asked for gifts of money to put towards the donation.

“I did it because of my mom and my grandma,” says Elena.

This is not the first time Elena has put others ahead of herself. Her mom, Laura, notes, “This is what she wanted to do this year. She has given to Child Poverty Action Network (CPAN) and hospice in the past.”

“Such a thoughtful and mature gesture from Elena. I know her Mom and extended family are very proud of her. It’s been a pleasure watching her grow into this responsible young lady,” remarked Randy Penney, RVH President & CEO.

Elena Valliquette presents funds raised at her birthday party in lieu of gifts for the RVH oncology unit. From left to right: Jane Valliquette (Elena’s ‘nanny’), Barb Desilets, RVHF Executive Director, Laura Carter Valliquette and Elena, Randy Penney, RVH President & CEO and Rhonda Normandeau, Nurse Manager, OR and Oncology.

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Request for Tender (RFT 2017-02) Humidifier Replacement The County of Renfrew, Bonnechere Manor is seeking Tender Quotes for the replacement of a humidifier at Bonnechere Manor. The existing electric humidifier is being replaced with a new gas humidifier, 420,000 BTU/Hr max, 315 lbs/hr capacity. The project also includes running a new natural gas line to the humidifier.

The project is expected to be completed by October 31, 2017.

A mandatory site meeting is set for August 2, 2017 at 10:00 am.

Contractors interested in bidding on the tender must register for the site meeting with Dave Bromley at dbromley@countyofrenfrew.on.ca Contract documents and requirement specifications will then be emailed to the registered contractors.

Peatlands are special places

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Sealed submissions clearly labeled RFT 2017-02 Humidifier Replacement will be received by 2:00 pm on August 16, 2017 by Dave Bromley at Bonnechere Manor, 470 Albert Street, Renfrew, ON K7V 4L5.

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TENDER FOR REICHWALD MESS GARRISON PETAWAWA PATIO REFURBISHMENT PROJECT #500012762 Sealed tenders, plainly marked as to contents, OR electronic tenders will be received by Warrant Officer SC Mitchell, c/o Reichwald Mess, 13 Amiens Rd., Petawawa, ON, K8H 2X3, OR via electronic mail at: sean.mitchell@forces.gc.ca before: 1000h local time, Wednesday, August 9th, 2017 for the refurbishment of the Reichwald Mess patio area, to include new fence, paving stones, gazebos and stage, as well as removal of all previous fencing and debris.

Complete tender documents can be obtained from Warrant Officer SC Mitchell upon payment of a non-refundable cost of $100 each. Cheques can be made out to Reichwald Mess.

There will be a mandatory site visit on 2nd of August, 2017 at 1300h.

The successful tenderer will be required to furnish a 100% Performance Bond, which is valid until the completion of the project, made payable to Reichwald Mess.

The lowest, or any tender, may not necessarily be accepted.

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INVITATION TO TENDER ST. ANTHONY’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL 2017 PARKING LOT WORKS TOWN OF CHALK RIVER CONTRACT NO. 2154290A The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board invites qualified contractors to tender for St. Anthony’s Catholic School 2017 Parking Lot Works. The School is located at 2 McCarthy Street in the Town of Chalk River.

The works includes, clearing and grubbing, grading, granular base, hot mix paving, line painting, concrete curb and sidewalk, storm drywells, a paved basketball court, and landscaping.

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, Wednesday, August 2, 2017 Complete tender documents may be obtained from Jp2g Consultants Inc., 12 International Drive, Pembroke, Ontario, K8A 6W5, Tel: 613-735-2507 on payment of a non-refundable cost of $50.00 per set. Cheques should be made payable to Jp2g Consultants Inc. The successful bidder will be required to file with the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board the specified bonds and insurance within ten (10) days of being awarded the Contract.

The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted by the Renfrew County Catholic District School Board.

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To me, all habitats Unusual in orchids, its are equally fascinating. landing platform is situWhether it is a hardwood ated as the uppermost, not forest, cattail marsh or the lowermost, petal. And beaver pond, each has its this petal is hinged. When own special ambience as a bee lands on the labelwell as unique flora and lum, its weight makes the fauna. But if I had to pick petal swing down, pinning one in which to make one the bee upside down in last excursion, it would a winged coffin. The bee likely be a peatland. must squeeze out to freePeatlands are named dom, in the process leaving after the soil they create. Michael Runtz behind pollen from a prePeat is comprised of parvious trip to another grass tially decomposed plant Nature’s Way pink, and picking up a new material and is usually load of pollen as it exits. dominated by sphagnum Orchids aren’t the only moss. Because the rate of growth of reason I love peatlands. Nutrients are new sphagnum exceeds the rate of hard to find, so a number of plants decomposition of dead sphagnum, a get phosphorus and nitrogen by eatpeatland grows thicker over time. And ing insects. Sundews catch insects with because the moss mat grows out over sticky leaf traps while Pitcher plants water, the youngest part of the mat is use pitfall leaf traps. Insects that afloat. climb into the latter’s leaf slide down There are two main types of peat- into water where they drown and get lands: bogs and fens. While different digested by bacteria and enzymes recriteria are used to differentiate them, leased by the plant. When I was in they differ primarily in how nutrients the Algonquin bog, I photographed a arrive. True bogs have minerals deliv- fly larva that actually lives in Pitcher ered by rainfall while fens have theirs plant leaves and devours flies that brought by streams and other types of drown in those traps! groundwater. Recently I visited a fen Peatlands are also home to speon White Lake and a bog in Algon- cial insects including elfin skimmers, quin Park. Both habitats harboured whose 10-15-millimetre wingspan orchids, with rose pogonia and grass makes them the second smallest dragpink being the two most common. onfly in the world! The blue-gray Both of these orchids are pink and males develop a pale covering over they share more than colour. As do all their bodies (pruinosity) while the orchids, one of their three petals — yellow-and-black females look like the labellum — is modified as a land- wasps. Both fly at about knee-level so ing platform for insects. But in these one has to constantly look down as species, that petal contains modified you walk. And there is another reason hairs that look like pollen-bearing to keep looking down. stamens. This visual lure attract polOne soon sinks on a floating mat, linators, usually bumble bees. In a po- so standing still has its risks. Speaking gonia, as the bee walks farther back from experience, one must never stand into the flower, it unknowingly rubs too long, agog in a bog! against the real sex organs situated above it.

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Flowers blooming for fair RENFREW AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

Summer rain means beautiful gardens. And while you are gardening this summer, why not take a look at the floriculture list for the 2017 Renfrew Fair. The list is ready now and can be picked up at the office in the Armouries. We look forward to seeing new exhibitors. There are entries for cut flowers, established plants and floral arrangements. As soon as one fair is over, the committee meets to discuss concerns and to make up a new list for the following year. We try to make enough changes to make it fun and challenging for our exhibitors.

Our theme for 2017 is ‘Canada — Celebrating 150 Years.’ The committee tries to find class titles that reflect the theme and are interesting and fun.

A couple of examples are ‘Space Odyssey’ and ‘The Old Ice Cream Parlor.’

Included in the entries for cut flowers are petunias, marigolds, hosta,

asters, gladiolus and many more. Entries are judged on the quality of the exhibit, the cleanliness of the plant and container and following the directions in each class. Included in the list are rules and hints to help you with your entries. All exhibitors must purchase a $5 membership to enter in the fair competitions and then they can enter in as many classes in any of the sections in the Agricultural Hall as they wish. An entry tag (available at the fair office) must be attached to all entries before bringing them to the hall. The fair office will also give you an entry form which must be filled in and handed into the office when the exhibits are dropped off to the Exhibit Hall. All exhibits are dropped off on the Tuesday evening before the fair starts, between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. The exhibitor returns to the fair on Sunday at 5:30 p.m. to retrieve their exhibits.

If you can grow a plant, you can find a class to enter.

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Canadians, it’s time to give something that’s inside you to mark Canada’s 150.

Blood. It’s in you to give, now more than ever.

“There is a critical need for more blood donors this summer,” said Mary Ann St. Michael, territory manager for Canadian Blood Services (CBS).

She noted they have not had to stop any procedures yet due to the critical need level.

On June 28, the County of Renfrew and CBS announced a new goal for units of blood.

The County of Renfrew is an official member of the Partners for Life program with CBS. In 2016, the county pledged 80 units of blood from employees, friends and family.

This year, to mark Canada’s sesquicentennial, the goal is 150 units of blood.

On June 28, Renfrew’s Canada 150 Clinic was held at the Bonnechere

Manor.

To officially open the clinic, Joyce Scott and Barry Dick cut the ribbon with officials.

Scott, who is from the Calabogie area, lives with a form of leukemia and received blood in 2015, while Dick, from the Douglas area, is also a blood recipient.

CBS and the county are now set to hold a number of different blood donor clinics in towns that have hosted them at least once this year, in honour of the new 150 target.

The clinic collected approximately 80 units of blood.

At each of the clinics, the county and CBS will host sign-up drives, as well as give each donor a Canada 150 pin as a thank you.

A Canada 150 clinic was held in Arnprior on July 12.

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Renfrew County wins Silver Chain Even with the rain this June the County of Renfrew still shined!

It was another successful year of the Silver Chain Challenge, especially for the County of Renfrew as they take home the Warden’s Plate for another year.

There were over 160 participants in this year’s Silver Chain Challenge, and over 120 of those who participated were from Renfrew County.

County residents recorded more than 28,000 kilometres of walking, running and biking.

Warden of the County of Renfrew, Jennifer Murphy, said, “Thank you all for your participation and for making Renfrew County a healthier more active place to live.

Congratulations to everyone who participated in this friendly competition, it was one big step closer to a more active and healthier community.”

The Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance and the Physical Activity Network work diligently on promoting active transportation and active lifestyles, all of which helps create a healthier and happier community.

Their partnership and support of the Silver Chain Challenge has been gratefully accepted.

The challenge doesn’t end here; residents can still input their kilometres year-round on the Silver Chain Challenge website at www.silverchainchallenge.ca. Organizers are hoping that residents take the challenge as a launch point to set goals, challenge themselves to be more active and get ready for June 1, 2018 when the Silver Chain Challenge will begin again.

Proposal tackles cellular dead zones across Eastern Ontario Mobile broadband critical to growth: Renfrew County, Eastern Ontario Regional Network The County of Renfrew is pleased to support efforts by the Eastern Ontario Regional Network to seek federal and provincial support to improve cellular coverage in the region. Gaps in cellular services are standing in the way of the region’s economic growth and public safety.

The Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) is proposing a $213-million public-private partnership to improve both the reach and quality of cellular data services in the region.

According to an engineering study commissioned by EORN: • About one quarter of the area where there are homes, businesses or major roads in the region cannot access any cellular services.

• Depending on the cell carrier, another 28 per cent to 40 per cent of the area has inadequate capacity to provide high-quality mobile broadband service given the demand, which continues to grow.

“Residents, businesses and first responders are relying more and more on effective and reliable communications every day.

“Mobile broadband is an essential tool to grow local businesses, generate jobs, and would continue to strengthen Eastern Ontario as an area that provides the expected services that attract residents, businesses

and tourism,” said Warden of the County of Renfrew Jennifer Murphy.

The gaps are the result of market failure.

Rural areas don’t generate enough revenue for cell carriers to build adequate services.

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission recently designated both mobile and fixed broadband as basic services for all Canadians.

A public-private partnership would reduce carriers’ infrastructure costs, creating a stronger business case to improve services and meet the commission’s basic services goals.

Too often, Eastern Ontarians find themselves with no signal or dropped cell services.

J. MURRAY JONES

“Too often, Eastern Ontarians find themselves with no signal or dropped cell services.

EORN is building on the investment we’ve already made in fibre optics across the region to close the gap in cell services and improve economic growth, quality of life and public safety,” said EORN chair J. Murray Jones.

“The demand for mobile data is growing exponentially, but our region is deeply lack-

ing the needed infrastructure to keep up.

This project is our top priority because Eastern Ontario’s future is at stake,” said Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus chair Robert Quaiff.

EORN has submitted a detailed business case for cell expansion to the federal and provincial governments.

The proposal also includes a dedicated, public safety broadband network to seamlessly connect first responders regionwide.

Building both networks together would cost about $299 million, saving about $47 million compared to building them separately ABOUT EORN

EORN, a nonprofit created by the Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus, helped to improve fixed broadband access to nearly 90 per cent of Eastern Ontario through a $175-million network funded by the federal, provincial and municipal governments and the private sector service providers. It works with governments and community organizations to improve and leverage broadband access to fuel economic development and growth across the region. The wardens’ caucus directed EORN to prepare and submit a project proposal to improve access to mobile broadband services and support the creation of a public safety broadband network.

Note to readers

AUCTION SALE

Thursday Evening July 20 at 6:00 pm for Ray & Fay Dombroskie 41 Bonnechere St. North, Renfrew, Ont

19 Parnell Street, PO Box 180, Calabogie ON K0J 1H0 P. 613-752-2222 F. 613-752-2617 www.greatermadawaska.com

In the Town of Renfrew, off Raglan St. N. (Hwy 60) onto Lisgar Ave (Hwy 132), follow to Bonnechere St. N, across from Our Lady of Fatima Church, signs posted.

NOTICE

1992 Nomad Skyline travel trailer, bumper hitch, sleeps 6; 14’ Dolar fibreglass boat, EZ load 4.2 trailer, Evinrude 50 HP motor; portable utility shed with 2 doors, 12’X9’; new Campbell-Hanfeld upright air compressor; Honda inverter EU3000 generator; Briggs & Stratton 2500 pressure washer; Mastercraft tool box; assort of drill bits; Craftsman set of air tools; ¾” impact socket wrench; Stihl 009L chainsaw; 24’ alum ladder; punches; wrenches screwdrivers; assort of wrenches & tools; boxes of nuts & bolts; assort of hand & electric tools; & misc household items

Council Meeting Monday, August 14 CANCELLED Upcoming Council Meetings Monday, July 31 at 5:30 pm

Go to prestoncull.com for full listing & pictures.

Monday, August 28 at 5:30 pm

Terms: Cash or Cheque with ID Lunch by Billy T Auctioneer: Preston Cull R.R. #1 Douglas, Ontario 613-649-2378

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July 31st – August 4th at the DACA Centre – 111 Flat Rd, Dacre August 14th – 18th at the Griffith Rink – 15 Ginza St, Griffith August 21st – 25th at the Calabogie Community Centre – 574 Mill St, Calabogie 9:00 am – 4:00 pm each day Games, Activities, Adventures, Crafts and so much more!

Boys and Girls 4 – 12 years of age $85 for full week of camp SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL LISTING OF CAMP ACTIVITIES

Registration: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm Teri McDonald 613-752-2222 ext. 204 email: community@greatermadawaska.com

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On July 17, the Toronto Star launched its new app for tablets.

The new app offers many features that tablet users enjoy – continuous updates, breaking news, broader depth of content, simple navigation, the ability to search for stories and columnists and easier ways to share items across social media.

It is available to download at the App Store and Google Play.

Also, the updated Toronto Star app is ready for downloading by smartphone users at the App Store and Google Play.

The Star’s universal app will allow readers to enjoy the same user experience with the Star on their smartphone as they do on their tablet device. It replaces Toronto Star Touch, the Star’s tablet edition. The last edition of Star Touch will be July 31.

For readers who enjoy the “dailyedition” experience on their tablets, the Star is making its ePaper available for Star Touch readers on a threemonth free trial. Toronto Star print subscribers already enjoy free access to the ePaper. The ePaper is a digital replica of the printed Toronto Star, page for page. In addition to sevenday-a-week publishing, this special ePaper offer for Star Touch readers includes the digital editions of the Star’s weekly Starweek TV listings magazine and That’s Puzzling weekly magazine.

Please go to http://sites.thestar. com/estar/ to access the ePaper offer.

We encourage you to download the Toronto Star app for tablets and smartphones as well as the ePaper app and see which product is best for you.

Terry Stavenow, Broker t.stavenow@bell.net

613-623-4284

View listings @ terrystavenow.com

Thinking of Buying or Selling – Call Terry at 613-623-4284

World’s largest collection

66 CATHERINE LAKE LANE.

240 MCLEAN AVE. ARNPRIOR

WATERFRONT! Beautiful Log home on Pristine Catherine Lake this year round home is off the Grid no electric Bills!!

MLS 1063962 asking $314,500

OTTAWA RIVERFRONT Ottawa River Custom Home that has everything!

Stunning Views and Quality through out.

MLS 1027239 $849,900

49 MCGONIGAL ST. ARNPRIOR

506 MILLRIDGE RD.

FAMILY HOME Very economical 2 Br. home with natural gas heat close to down town excellent back yard MLS 1061986 asking $179,500

NEW PRICE

Derek Dunn/Metroland

The world’s largest collection of Allis-Chalmers tractors went to auction near Renfrew on July 15. About 300 machines were up for sale at Lochwinnoch Road farm. George Nesbitt, together with his common law wife Ginette Baillargeon, says goodbye to his massive collection of Allis-Chalmers tractors. The auction at his farm was expected to generate about $5 million in sales. His fascination with the tractors goes back to childhood when he flipped through his father’s farm magazines. He first three were purchased when he began farming on his own at age 20. Below left: Greeting potential buyers at the gate are, from left, William O’Shea, Robert Baillargeon, and Heritage Radio’s Vic Garbutt. Below right: There were plenty of strange looking machines to satisfy the curious, including a 1954 Narrow Gauge. Bottom: Many participants at the auction brought digital cameras with them. The 1966 Allis-Chalmers 190XT, middle, drew more than a few toward it.

35 Acres with beautiful maples, sugar shanty and 8 acre clearing MLS 1028516 asking $169,500

• Building Lot Campbell Dr. Natural Gas Available.

MLS 1032003 $64,500 asking

OPEN HOUSE GUIDE

Wednesday, July 19th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Your Host: Helen Vincent 613-432-0058

Sunday, July 23rd 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Your Host: Helen Vincent 613-432-0058

Sunday, July 23rd 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Your Host: Margaret Dubeau: 613-433-1191 Eady Realty, Inc. Brokerage

136 ERINDALE AVE., HORTON HEIGHTS

Sunday, July 23rd 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Your Host: Tyson Andress: 613-570-4550

708 HALL AVE.

Wednesday, July 19th 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

Your Host: Dennis Yakaback: 613-432-0041

Saturday, July 22nd 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Your Host: Vincent Johnston: 613-433-2254

Eady Realty, Inc.

Eady Realty, Inc.

810 EIGHTH STREET

556 McLACHLAN ROAD

Brokerage

74 MUTUAL AVENUE

233 PUCKER STREET

Sunday, July 23rd 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Your Host: Pat Forrest 613-433-6569

Brokerage

16 CHARLES STREET, ARNPRIOR

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

613-432-7562

www.remaxrenfrew.com

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

NEW PRICE

JUST LISTED

254 THOMPSON AVE

Asking $135,000 for this two bedroom home, with carport, 2 yr old gas furnace. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319

121 PETER STREET

Great starter home, or for someone who does not want to climb stairs. Hardwood flooring in the living room, plus both bedrooms. Laundry room is located off the kitchen. Porch at the back of the house 7 X 9’10 and storage shed. Good size lot; located in centre of town. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133 Asking $104,900

JUST LISTED

105 HARAMIS DR Asking $49,900 for one of the last building lots in desirable Manor Estates. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

JUST LISTED

300 HOLLY LANE, KILLALOE

PETER VINCENT

613-433-1133

613-432-0319

ross@

peter@

Sales Rep

remaxrenfrew.com

JUST LISTED

Broker

remaxrenfrew.com

MADAWASKA WATERFRONT HOME

Asking $599,900 for this one of a kind 4 BR, 2.5 bath bungalow with walkout basement on the Madawaska River located at 169 Deerfield Dr. Enjoy the river and the tranquility of this home. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

1670 FOY RD. Asking $215,000 for this three bedroom bungalow with large garage on 2 acres of land just minutes from town on paved road.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

NEW LISTING

WINTERS WAY HORTON

ONLY TWO LOTS LEFT….One ACRE Waterfront Lots on the Ottawa River, mature trees, 150 ft of frontage with hydro and bell services in place, Build your dream home and enjoy what the river has to offer. Call Peter 613-432-0319

1132 RISTO RD., EGANVILLE

100 Acre farm,. Approx 25 acres clear. Home has newly renovated kitchen, main floor consists of living room, master bedroom and 1 - 4pc bath all with hardwood floors. 4 bedrooms upstairs with a 3 pc bath. Basement has been totally sprayed with foam insulation. Propane furnace installed in 2011, septic system in 2014 and a newer 200 amp service. Older log barn presently used for horses. A one of kind farm! Call Ross 613-433-1133

JUST LISTED

Beautiful 2 story log home built in 2014 over looking Laurel Lake.

Master bedroom is located in the loft, in floor heating and a walk out basement. 2 car detached garage 24’ by 30’ with steel roof and steel siding, new drilled well and septic system. Home over looks the fabulous water front, perfect for fishing and swimming. A must see! MLS# 1062791. Call Ross 613-433-1133.

ROSS PEEVER

5601 CENTENNIAL LAKE RD, GRIFFITH

Completely renovated 2 story home with vinyl and wood siding. Large kitchen, living room and 2 beautiful sun rooms overlooking Centennial Lake. Master bedroom, 1 - 4pc bathroom plus laundry on the main floor. 2nd level consists of 1 very large bedroom plus 1 - 2pc bathroom. Basement has a bedroom, recroom with air tight wood stove. Forced air propane heat, and a new 2 car detached fully insulated 30 X 30 garage Property has waterfront property which is located across Centennial Lake Rd, with approx 169’ of waterfront. One of kind property. Ross Peever 613-433-1133

13 ACRES ON PUCKER STREET.

Asking $439,900 for this post and beam 4 BR home minutes from town. A rare opportunity. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319. or Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

1473 SCOTCH BUSH RD, DOUGLAS

Great Hobby farm consisting of 50 acres of mostly bush. Remodeled kitchen with hardwood floors throughout. Main floor completely dry walled after rewiring (200 amp with back up generator). Home needs some updating.

Summer kitchen with heat, measures 12’ by 16. Property features a framed barn(18ft by 20ft) with full loft and a storage shed (15ft by 20ft). Note: 10KW micro fit on roof of large shed produces approx. $8500/yr with 12 years left on contract, @$0.802 per microwatt. Asking $239,000

D L SO 260 WILLIAM AVE.

Asking $169,900 for this immaculate three bedroom home with rear addition on quiet street on a ravine lot. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319

1150 CONSTANT LAKE RD, EGANVILLE

2 BUILDING LOTS ON PINNACLE ROAD

1 1/2 storey vinyl sided home, in excellent state of repair. Property consists of 81 acres of mixed bush. Attached insulated garage 25’ by 28’ with propane heat. Kitchen and dining room with air tight wood stove, plus one 4pc bathroom. Family room 15 by 15 has a tremendous view. Second floor has large master bedroom with 1- 3 piece bathroom. Large barn repaired in 2016. Trails on either side of the barn running through the property. All buildings have metal roofs. This property is a must see! Asking $255,000

Excellent building lots with a great location for commuters.

10 minutes from Renfrew amenities including hospital, shopping, library, recreation center, fire station and police.

Perfect for building your family home. MLS# 1065758 & MLS# 1065761 Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

24 ASTROLABE RD COBDEN Asking $155,000 for this renovated 2 BR bungalow in Cobden, great central location, gas heat. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

Two parcels of land with a total area of approx. 270 acres. Property borders 3 lakes. Lake 1 approx 4.71 acres, lake 2 approx 11.74 acres, lake 3 approx 104 acres. Small cabin on lake 3.The vendor has approx 1,928.36’ on the north side and the rest of lake 3 is on Crown Land. Very, very unique and private property. Visit www. remaxrenfrew.com. Asking $450,000 Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133

HOME PLUS COTTAGE

45 CHARRON LANE - MOTIVATED SELLER!

$839,900. 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.

Separate log building plus studio and workshop - could easily be converted to separate cottage. Call Ross 613-433-1133.

467 DOMINION STREET

Excellent opportunity and only asking $162,500. Rear 3 BR unit with full basement currently vacant, front 2 BR unit rented, gas heat, separate gas/ hydro meters plus garage.

MLS# 1032400. Call Peter 613-432-0319

668 ABERDEEN STREET Asking $269,900 for this well appointed two bedroom bungalow with 2.5 baths and a completely finished basement. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319

1000 NEWFOUNDOUT RD, GREATER MADAWASKA, ONTARIO.

NEW PRICE

2013 SNAKE RIVER LINE, COBDEN

Excellent parcel of land, clay loam soil can be used as tillable land or to build a house on. Property is flat to gently sloping. A creek and several areas of bush located at back end of the lot. This property is one of a kind!

Asking $227,500 65 acres (tillable) Call Ross: 613-433-1133.

269 ARGYLE ST. S. 1,100 square foot on two floors, 1-2pc bath and several rooms on the main. 1-2pc bath with plumbing for a shower in the basement. New natural gas boiler installed November 2016. Highly visible location. MLS# 1054150 Asking $119,000. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

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316 LISGAR AVE.

Excellent income property. 3 Bedroom apartment has been completely remodeled, heated with forced air oil furnace. The other 3 apartments are heated with electric base boards, and they are in a verygoodstateofrepair.Buildingisvinylsided,andhasapavedparking 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!!

MLS# 1043168. Call Ross 433-1133.

49 LORNE ST. Asking $169,900 for this 1.5 storey three bedroom home, updated kitchen, wood insert fireplace, hardwood floors, garage.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

0 CUTHBERT TRAIL

Westmeath Waterfront lot located on Muskrat lake. This lot is not large enough to build on, but you can camp or bring a Motor Home to the lot or launch a boat up the lake. Property located on dead end road. Ross Peever 613-433-1133

330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew, K7V 1N3 Metro City Realty Ltd. (Renfrew) Brokerage A locally owned o Independent ndependent M Member Broker

OPEN HOUSE WEDNESDAY, JULY 19TH 6:30 – 8:30 P.M.

613-432-7562

www.remaxrenfrew.com

HELEN VINCENT

ROSS PEEVER

DAVID VINCENT

PETER VINCENT

613-433-1133

613-401-2824

613-432-0319

BROKER OF RECORD

Sales Representative

helen@remaxrenfrew.com

ross@remaxrenfrew.com

613-432-0058

Sales Representative

david@remaxrenfrew.com

NEW E PRIC

136 ERINDALE AVE., HORTON HEIGHTS Proceed on Raglan St. S. to Erindale Avenue and we will meet you at the top of the hill!

Come and see this beauty!

Your Host: Helen Vincent 613-432-0058.

23 PROPER STREET, BRAESIDE $149,900

An excellent corner lot with detached garage. Home is a 1 and ½ storey with 3 bedrooms, living room and dining room and kitchen (covered porch off the kitchen), partially fenced yard. Beautifully landscaped. Call Helen to see this at 432-0058

BROKER

peter@remaxrenfrew.com

NEWNG LISTI

6 SHERWOOD Located on a generous corner lot in Cotieville this home is a perfect investment or for a 1st time buyer. Lots of potential here.

Call David to view 613-401-2824.

Located in a quiet country setting this home is perfect for commuters. Almost 4 acres with completely finished basement and large heated garage. Many improvements. Large covered rear deck and central Air with efficient propane furnace.

MLS #1068024. Call David 613-401-2824.

542 PINNACLE ROAD Farm for sale. Approximately 89 acres of land with 47 acres tillable and the rest is bush.

Close to town with easy year round access.

Call Helen at 432-0058

A wonderful family home in a first class neighborhood!

One of Renfrew’s best areas to reside. 3 bedroom custom bungalow on 3 acres of land. Fully serviced, family room with gas fireplace and dining room with gas fireplace. Deck at the rear, finished basement. Lots of value at this location!

Call Helen to view at 432-0058

418 SERVICE RD.

NEW E PRIC

3058 BURNSTOWN RD., RENFREW

Custom built home with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, living room with wood fireplace, dining room, kitchen and 2 full baths. On the north side of the home is an in-law suite or rental accommodation with a fully equipped suite all on 12 acres of land. Lake to kayak or canoe, trails all throughout the property and easy hwy access year round. Detached single garage and attached double garage. Helen Vincent 613-432-0058.

5065B MATAWATCHAN RD., GRIFFITH MADAWASKA RIVERFRONT AT ITS BEST!

LARGE BUILDING LOT WITH AN EXISTING WELL – LOT MEASURES 151 FEET X 300 FEET Call Helen at 432-0058

36 REKOWSKI RD., HALEY

A beautifully maintained custom built brick bungalow with laundry and bedrooms on main level. Fully finished basement with propane stove, 3rd bedroom in lower level plus spacious family room. Entrance to attached double car garage from lower level, outstanding sunporch off dining room. Hardwood flooring throughout. Over an acre of property is yours! Call Helen at 432-0058 or Ross at 433-1133 to view this home

135 STEVENSON CRESCENT

BRAND NEW HOMES FOR YOU TO BUY!

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JULY 23RD 2-4 P.M.

708 HALL AVE.

Proceed on Gillan Rd to Hall Avenue and #708 is right there! Hope I see you at this brand new home!

Your Host: Helen Vincent 613-432-0058

NEWNG LISTI

57 OTTERIDGE AVE.

The hole is dug for this 3 bedroom custom bungalow to begin taking shape; it will be well built. Double car garage, 2 baths and everything handy on the main level for you.

Call Helen for floor plan and design at 432-0058

712 HALL AVE.

This 3 bedroom custom bungalow is moving forward quickly and will be a beauty! Laundry on main floor, 2 bathrooms, good living space as well. Excellent view at rear

142 HARAMIS DRIVE – MANOR ESTATES

Excellent residential location! 3 bedroom home with laundry and 2 baths on main floor. Well developed subdivision for you and your family to reside.

704 HALL AVE.

Here will be a 2 bedroom custom bungalow.All warrantied and will be finished to perfection. 2 baths, laundry on main floor, large basement and great view at rear.

CALL HELEN FOR FLOOR PLAN AND DESIGN 613-432-0058 JUSTED LIST

E G L SA DIN N E P E G L SA DIN N E P

HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION

NEWNG LISTI

D L O S

Look what’s being built!!!

850 8TH STREET

426 MAYHEW STREET

A beautifully kept garden home on 8th Street! Raised ranch with 2 bedrooms and a 4 pce bath, hardwood floors, gas heat, central air, awning at the rear for shade. Large living and dining room, kitchen and eating area – do not miss this! Call Helen to see it at 432-0058

A well done and beautifully maintained end unit garden home. 2 bedrooms and 1 and ½ baths, living room, dining room and outstanding kitchen on main level. Completely finished lower level with family room with gas fireplace, pine flooring, den and utility area. Newer roof and spacious deck at the rear. Call Helen to view at 432-0058

NEWNG LISTI

181 CROSS AVE

$149,900. A great starter home for you and your family with 3 levels of living space available. Living room, dining room and kitchen on first level, second level has 2 bedrooms and a 4 pce bath – third floor could be used as a den or 3rd bedroom. Gas heat. Call Helen to view at 432-0058

#61

#65

CONDITIONALLY SOLD

FOR SALE

Duplex Living! 1300 sq. ft.

Construction is well under way. Lots of activity!! Sodded lots and paved drives.

Call Helen Vincent for plans & design 613-432-0058

JUNE STREET PRIME PROPERTY 11 ACRES ON THE WATER SO MANY POSSIBILITIES TREED LOT CALL HELEN AT 432-0058

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Eady Realty, Inc.

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

Brokerage

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

Morris Eady

Broker of Record Cell

Dennis Yakaback

Cell 433-2681

Cell

Real Estate Broker

432-1830

morris.eady@century21.ca

Kelly Derue

kelly.derue@century21.ca

Charlene Riopelle

Real Estate Broker

Real Estate Representative

432-0041

dennis.yakaback@century21.ca

Cell

66 PLAUNT STREET 2 BR END UNIT GARDEN HOME. NICE REAR DECK. C/A. GAS HEAT. WALKING DISTANCE TO DOWNTOWN. UPDATED SHINGLES MLS# 1068623

$216,900

47 HUYCK DRIVE

DENNIS YAKABACK: 613-432-0041

MLS# 1056050 Margaret Dubeau: 613-433-1191

173 PHEASANT RUN

519 COLERAINE DRIVE COME SEE THIS BEAUTY!!!

$369,900

$399,900

Vincent Johnston: 613-433-2254

CLOSE TO TOWN

Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

76 SLEEPY HOLLOW LANE MLS# 1053726

OPEN HOUSE

Your Host: Vincent Johnston: 613-433-2254

Cell

433-1191

margaret.dubeau@century21.ca

213 BARNET BOULEVARD LOOKING FOR A PIECE OF COUNTRY IN TOWN? CHECK OUT THIS BEAUTIFUL HOME. LARGE LOT OVERLOOKING SMITHS CREEK. NEWLY DECORATED, LARGE FAMILY RM, 4BR, 2 BA. DON’T LET THIS ONE GET AWAY!

MLS# 1042581 Morris Eady: 613-432-1830 or Charlene Riopelle: 613-433-4082

807 EIGHTH STREET END UNIT BUNGALOW

$219,900

Vincent Johnston: 613-433-2254

COUNTRY LOT FRONTAGE ON REID’S LAKE. 109 FT X 600 FT

$59,000 Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

2134 THOMPSON ROAD NEARLY NEW 4 BEDRM, 3 BATH WATERFRONT HOME. OPEN CONCEPT LIVING AREA. FINISHED BASEMENT. 2 ACRE LOT

MLS# 1067162

$389,900

Dennis Yakaback: 613-432-0041

5030 CALABOGIE ROAD NEWER BUILDING IN CALABOGIE MLS# 1063744

$299,900

22 CRUISE LANE COTTAGE***COLTON LAKE • 2 BEDRMS, INSTALLED SEPTIC, DRILLED WELL. DEEDED ACCESS TO COLTON LAKE

MLS# 1064497

$89,000

Vincent Johnston: 613-433-2254

Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681

50 DENISE LANE INEXPENSIVE LIVING MLS# 1056608

INCOME PROPERTY

1379 CHENAUX ROAD 3 BEDROOMS MLS# 1027428

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH BUNGALOW, OPEN KITCHEN AND LR. LOVELY DEEP CORNER LOT.

233 PUCKER STREET

MLS# 1067357

$259,900

Your Host: Margaret Dubeau: 613-433-1191

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$89,900

MLS# 1047137

SUNDAY, JULY 23 1 P.M. – 3 P.M.

$329,900

vincent.johnston@century21.ca

Real Estate Representative

Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681

OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAY, JULY 22 12 P.M. – 2 P.M.

433-2254

Dennis Yakaback: 613-432-0041

Vincent Johnston: 613-433-2254

556 MCLACHLAN ROAD

95 JUNE STREET AFFORDABLE 3 BEDROOM HOME. MOVE IN CONDITION MLS# 1067653

78 LORNE STREET 2 BR END UNIT. HARDWOOD FLOORS. CENTRAL AIR. GAS HEAT

$74,900

Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681

Vincent Johnston: 613-433-2254

208 ARNPRIOR AVENUE MLS# 1056192

$224,900

$399,900

GOLF COURSE LIVING, CALABOGIE

Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681

$146,900

COTTAGE***GOLDEN LAKE 2 BEDRM COTTAGE COMES FURNISHED & READY TO ENJOY. INSTALLED SEPTIC & DRILLED WELL

90 SPINDLE DRIFT COURT MLS# 1055145

Call Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

AVAILABLE FOR IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY. 2 BR BUNGALOW ON QUIET STREET

5 BEDRM, 2.5 BATH, 2 CAR ATTACHED GARAGE. LARGE, PRETTY LOT

Cell

Margaret Dubeau

$232,500

2 STORY HOME HAS A GREAT FLOOR PLAN WITH ITS INVITING OPEN CONCEPT KITCHEN/ DINING ROOM WITH PATIO DOORS LEADING TO THE DECK FOR ADDITIONAL OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE & A FULLY FENCED BACKYARD.

CALABOGIE HIGHLAND GOLF COURSE LIVING MLS# 1065557

Real Estate Representative

433-4082

charlene.riopelle@century21.ca

NEW PRICE

NEWNG I LIST

Vincent Johnston

EIGHT 2 BEDRM APARTMENTS

$269,000

59 WILSON STREET MLS# 1064623

$159,900

Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

Charlene Riopelle: 613-433-4082

Margaret Dubeau: 613-433-1191

00 SIXTH STREET

22 RIVER ROAD

On Duty This Weekend

SOLD KELLY DERUE

Real Estate Broker Cell: 613-433-2681

SOLD

DENNIS YAKABACK Real Estate Broker

Cell:

613-432-0041

VINCE JOHNSTON Real Estate Representative Cell: 433-2254

I welcome your weekend call on any listed property

Save the date: Really Cool Initiatives undisclosed maximum, and will be performing selections from Canadian favourites such as Leonard Cohen, Gordon Lightfoot, Justin Bieber, Buffy Saint Marie, Annie Murray, and Neil Young, to name just a few.

Hosts and storytellers Doug Miller and Jeff Retty will ensure that the show moves at a rapid pace and will provide background information about the performances as well as introducing some surprising comic elements to the original script.

Tickets for the Friday night 7 p.m. performance and the Sunday afternoon 2 p.m. matinee are priced at only $10 each and are available at Aikenhead’s Drug Store, J.S. Wilson Financial Management, and at the door.

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Local theatre group Really Cool Initiatives is busy building its current production, We Are Canadian. The show will be a tribute to Canadian Music in recognition of the 150 celebrations underway across the country. The music of some of Canada’s best-known singers, songwriters, and performers will be brought to the stage at St. Joseph’s Catholic High School on Friday, Aug. 25 through Sunday, Aug. 27.

Saturday, Aug. 26 will feature the popular J.S. Wilson Charity Dinner Theatre event. Reservations are required for the dinner theatre and may be made by contacting J.S. Wilson Financial Management at 613-432-5617.

The cast of We Are Canadian range in age from a minimum of three years old up to an

OPEN HOUSE! SUNDAY JULY 23 BETWEEN 1:00 AND 3:00 P.M.

Annie Gervais/submitted

Members of the Renfrew/Children’s and Youth Chorus for the Really Cool Initiatives production of We Are Canadian taking the stage at St. Joseph’s Catholic High School, Aug. 25 through 27.

564 Humphries Rd., Horton (Hwy 17 to Castleford, then right on Humphries) Stunning executive style 3 bed split level, new kitchen, vaulted ceilings, open concept, heated attached double car garage, on sprawling 1.24 acres! MLS®# 1055943

250 Thompson Ave., Renfrew

54 GODFREY RD, Haley Station

Here is your chance for a fantastic opportunity to build your own home on this quaint City lot situated on a quiet street close to shopping and amenities!

MLS®# 1067556

Adorable updated 3 bedroom bungalow perfectly located to quick highway access, peaceful country privacy, newer roof, septic, well, and more!

MLS®# 1064144

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EXPLORER REALTY INC. Brokerage Independently Owned and Operated

Office: 613.622.7759

Text/Call: 613-601-1040 Broker Bernice@BerniceHorne.com

$146,000

16 CHARLES STREET

$429,900

Affordable living – why pay rent when you can pay down your own mortgage.

This 2 bedroom home is move-in ready. Stop OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY JULY 23RD 1-3PM in at my open house! $168,800

691 RIVER RD

Waterfront on Calabogie Lake, 3 bed/1 bath plus double garage w/oversized sleeping area and 2pc bath. $164,900

Perfect retirement home, new laundry room, 2 bedrooms, 100’x100’ lot.

SOLD

329A CHURCH FARM ROAD

WATERFRONT

Extremely well built & maintained, spacious all brick bungalow. 3+1 bedrooms, 2 baths, potential lower level in-law suite. Salt water pool, and full deck overlooking beautiful 2 acre park-like property. Just 5 minutes to Arnprior.

WATERFRONT 3+ bedrm home on 125’ of Ottawa River sandy beach. Walls of glass for fabulous river views. Designed inside and out for family and entertaining. Well worth a look!

SUN JULY 23 1:00 - 3:00 PM 86 Nieman Dr

14 McConeghy Lane MLS# 1064612

OPEN HOUSE

1670 BURNSTOWN RD

3 bed/2 bath home in the heart of Burnstown.

New kitchen & bathrooms Priced to sell.

$408,000 MLS# 1067496

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View my listings at WWW.BERNICEHORNE.COM The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, July 20, 2017 17

Kids Week at the museum Good friends, good music, good cause at July 27 fundraiser MCDOUGALL MILL MUSEUM

The McDougall Mill Museum is almost as busy as it was during the grist mill days.

Kids week is scheduled to run at the museum from Monday, July 24 to Friday, July 28. There will be different kids activities and face painting during these days.

Coming up next for the museum will be a tasty tea event.

Everyone is invited to an Afternoon Tea Party hosted by the McDougall Mill Museum! Join them on Sunday, Aug. 13, from 1 to 3 p.m. for a tea party by the historic Swinging Bridge.

Wear your Sunday best - gloves, hats, fascinators, and bring your favourite tea cup! The history of tea parties, proper etiquette, light snacks and of course fresh brewed tea. The museum will also have displays showcasing beautiful dishes and tea sets.

Please contact the museum if you would like to attend, as spots are limited. Admission is $10 and goes towards fundraising for the museum. To participate in this event, please RSVP for your ticket and attendance by Wednesday, Aug. 9 at 4 p.m. For more information on the museum, located at 65 Arthur Ave., in Renfrew, visit its website: http://renfrewmuseum.ca/

Musicians and music lovers alike are invited to Days Inn in Renfrew on Thursday July 27 for an open mic in support of the Robbie Dean Family Counselling Centre.

Hosts Jamie Cybulski and Mitch Desilets are working with Chris Kyte to raise money for Robbie Dean Family Counselling Centre.

Kyte is organizing Battle the Night Lip Sync Challenge at Festival Hall in Pembroke on Sept. 22.

“I had to postpone the event last year when I couldn’t garner enough sponsors, so I’m holding smaller events to help raise the funds to pay for the costs associated with this kind of event” says Kyte, “I don’t mind doing the leg work. The cause is definitely

Mitch Desilets and Jamie Cybulski on stage during an open mic night at Days Inn. worth it and the local businesses have been so generous with donations of door prizes.”

Everyone is invited to come enjoy the music and encouraged to get up to sing a song or two.

It’s free to attend, however Kyte will be on hand to collect donations.

“Even a dollar two here and there adds up.” And everyone’s name will be entered into a draw

for great door prizes from Renfrew and area businesses. Musician sign up is at 7 p.m. and music gets underway around 7:30 p.m. “This community is famous for coming together to support fundraising and organizations; I see it every day in my job with myFM. It makes me proud to call Renfrew and the Valley home.”

She reminds potential participants that if you don’t play an instrument that’s okay. “There are plenty of musicians on hand willing to accompany vocalists,” said Kyte.

Robbie Dean Family Counselling Centre is a not-for-profit organization that works with families and individuals in distress or crisis on their journey to wellness.

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HELLO BUILDERS – SO MANY LOTS TO CHOOSE FROM! • NEW – 1 Acre building lot near Burnstown, Only $35,000 • NEW - West Carleton – Woodkilton/Kilmars, Building lot, Only $49,900 • 4.8 Acres near Burnstown, $64,500 • 3.5 Acres near Burnstown, $59,900 • 22 Acres with private Lake, $109,900 • 10 Acres – Merrickville, Only $25,000 • 1 Acre – Mohrs Road, Valley view, $49,900 • 1.38 Acres – Ivy Acres, NO FEES!, Only $49,900 • Fitzroy Estates, $39,900 • Fitzroy Estates, $49,900 • 2 Acres – Peneshula Road, $29,900 • 6.6 Acres – Golf Club Road, $99,900

If you are planning on building your dream home call me!

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CALL JENN TODAY, 613-794-0404 ALBERT ST. CONDOMINIUM

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, underground parking and close to all amenities. $259,900. MLS# 1047236 OFFERS Call Donna Nych

198 ACRES on the Robertson Line with a hunt camp, deer blinds, a pond and approx.

40 acres of cleared field $315,000. Offers MLS# 1041362 Call Donna Nych

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OPEN HOUSE

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Tyson Andress Sales Rep 613-570-4550

Teri Leech Sales Rep 613-433-6994

Jenn Spratt Broker of Record A.S.A 613-623-4846

NEW LISTING

EXECUTIVE BUNGALOW

4021B HIGHWAY 132

Great home with a country lot in the heart of Town, close to the River. No neighbours in front or behind!

Only $145,000 check out MLS# 1052739 Call Jenn or Tyson for more information

SUNDAY JULY 23RD 2-4PM 74 MUTUAL AVENUE, RENFREW

Sought after Old Orchard Estates. Access to private beach on Ottawa River. 2+2 Bedrooms, fully finished lower level. Oversized double garage. Inground pool!

Only $309,900 MLS# 1064672 Call Jenn

Country home has it all! Large private lot.

Beautiful bungalow, huge garage with workshop & storage loft, Pool. Tons of parking.

Only $297,500 MLS# 1063662 Call Jenn

This 2 Bed 1 Bath Bungalow sits on a good sized lot only 10 minutes from Renfrew. Freshly Painted, this home features hardwood in the living room, a large eat-in kitchen, and Lots of Natural Light. $119,900 MLS# 1042301 Call Tyson for more details 613-570-4550

LARGE WORKSHOP!

FLOWING CREEK AT BACK!

21 MAIN ST.

COTTAGE • $195,000 NEW LISTING

NEW PRICE

Private 3 bed, 2 bath home close to Renfrew and Hwy 17.

Features a 4 season sunroom with great view, and a finished basement with a separate access and build in fireplace. Must be seen to be appreciated. NEW PRICE $314,900 MLS# 1038792 Call Teri 613-432-6994

4 bed, 2 bath century home has been lovingly restored just waiting for a family to enjoy.

It backs onto Brennan’s Creek, fenced yard and 1 car garage. $149,900 MLS# 1041105 Call Teri Leech

NEW LISTING

WATERFRONT LOTS ON THE KERR LINE

James Landscaping Property-50 ACRES zoned rural commercial-RC3, Ag 2 and mineral extraction-ME2. So many possibilities for this property. Call Donna Nych

1.9 ACRES AND 1.5 ACRES - $78,900.

Waterfront building lots backing onto a bay on the ottawa river.Only 15 minutes to renfrew and 20 minutes to pembroke.Build your cottage and home in one. Negotiable Call Donna Nych

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Beautifully restored 3 bed 2 bath home with separate rental unit to help with the mortgage! $225,000, MLS# 1065777 Call Teri

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Madawaska Valley Studio Tour July 22-23

July is the perfect time for a drive to see the awardwinning Madawaska Valley Studio Tour. On July 22-23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., take advantage of warm days and spectacular scenery, and at the same time get personal glimpses into the workings of unique artistic skills. Enjoy artwork, chat with artists, and watch techniques of artistic blacksmithing, fine art painting, sculpting, tie-dye, weaving, jewellery-making, pottery forming and firing, and glass fusion. Guest artists at many studios will add fresh surprises. All artwork and crafts have been selected through a jury process that ensures quality and variety for the visitor.

New is a draw for a $50 gift certificate good at any studio on the tour. Enter your name at each studio and increase your chances!

Madawaska Valley Studio Tour brochures are available at Tourist Information Centres and business locations throughout the Ottawa Valley. Follow the map and watch for our red maple leaf signs along the road, which will be your guide to the studios.

For additional information on the artists, plus local businesses to serve you along the way, please see www. madawaskastudiotour.com. Or call Studio Tour co-ordinator Tanya Lyons at 613 633-6902.

Museum Fossil Hunt July 22 BONNECHERE MUSEUM

Saturday, July 22 is sure to be filled with summer fun at the Bonnechere Museum.

We are excited to be hosting the second Fossil Hunt of the year, led by “Caveman” Chris Hinsperger of the Bonnechere Caves, and his colleague David Bell.

Discover fossils from marine animals in the Ordovician time period, such as Crinoids and Cephalopods.

They will take you around Eganville and help you find all of the fossils yet to be discovered. The Fossil Hunt begins at the museum at 10 a.m., it’s sure to be a fantastic exploration.

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

Once of all of the tickets are sold, there will be ten draws for $500 each. Only 100 tickets will be sold, and we have already sold 85! Get yours today for a chance to win up to $5,000!

MICHAEL SULYHA Real Estate Representative

COLDWELL BANKER FIRST OTTAWA REALTY

Cell: 613-276-3726

445 HAIG AVENUE – RENFREW, ON A great investment with a wonderful tenant in place. In a quiet neighborhood just a 5 minute walk from Ma-Te-Way Park. This cozy home features a bright, 3-season sunroom, and a very spacious second floor bedroom!

Large backyard with plenty of parking space. Well maintained and updated: deck (2014), gas furnace (2013) and updated electrical 100 amp (2013).

Tenant has signed lease until January 15, 2018.

MLS#1064399 • $139,900

39 Renfrew Ave W., Suite 203, Renfrew, ON

613-432-8122 www.royallepageoneil.com

Helping you is what we do.

AGENT ON DUTY

Gerry O’Neil

Sherri Cobus

613-432-2333

613-432-1947

Broker of Record

Real Estate Broker

gerryoneil@royallepage.ca

sherricobus@royallepage.ca

W NE TING LIS

Mike Coulas

Allison Mulvihill

Sales Representative

Sales Representative

613-432-0092

613-433-2880

allisonmulvihill@royallepage.ca

mikecoulas@royallepage.ca

Scott Thompson Catherine O’Neil Sales Representative

Real Estate Broker

scottthompson@royallepage.ca

catherineoneil@royallepage.ca

613-570-8468

W NE TING LIS

613-432-0073

WATERFRONT

260 ARNPRIOR AVE.

190 LOCHIEL ST. S

65 PLAUNT ST. N.

1073 OLMSTEAD-JEFFREY LAKE RD. WATERFRONT!

This 1.5 storey, 3 bedroom home is on a quiet street in the downtown core. Walking distance to the amenities. Living and family rooms on the main floor. Main fl laundry, 2 bath rooms. Attached garage. Lovely backyard. $139,900 MLS# 1068679 Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947

2 Storey brick home within walking distance to downtown. Large kitchen, living & dining room on main. Upstairs has 3 bedrooms and small bathroom.

• If location is important, this 2 bedroom garden home is the place for you.

• Within walking distance to downtown, this home features many upgrades, lots of storage and a single car garage.

• A walk-out patio on lower level and a deck on the main level plus plenty of living space. Call to view today!

$85,900 MLS# 1068935 Call Allison Mulvihill 613-433-2880

$269,000 MLS# 1055781 Call Cathy O’Neil 613-432-0073

Wonderful location and beautiful view of the lake. 1+1 bedroom, 3 season cottage with septic and lake intake. Open concept kit & livingrm. Paved road & nice surrounding properties. $175,000 MLS# 1068295 Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 www.sherricobusrealestate.ca

514 FORTINGTON ST.

67 MACDONALD ST. ARNPRIOR

614 FORTINGTON STREET

35 LAURAINE CRESCENT

Quality in this home is evident everywhere, solid all brick back split with 3 beds, 1.5 baths, eat-in kitchen.

Oak hardwood on most floors with ceramic entrance.

Large living room & private cozy family room. Newer windows, gas heat & hot water heater, central air and so much more.

Oh and no rear neighbors either... Fortington Park in your back yard!

Cute Cape Cod style home ~ in downtown Arnprior. Move-in ready with many updates! 3 bedrm, brand new 5 pc bath, tons of character, faux fireplace, sunporch, fenced yard, insulated garage, and more!

• Well built brick home with open concept living room, kitchen, dining room. Main level also has 3 bedrooms and 2 3pc baths.’

• Lower level is partially finished with family room, 2 bedrooms & 3pc bath.

• Natural gas, central air, attached garage, private back yard with hedges & fence.

6 inch pine log chalet style home in the Hurd’s Lake Hamlet. Approximately 12 years old, 2 beds, open concept living/dining/kitchen w/ Jenn-air stove top & built-in oven. Air-tight wood stove, finished basement with rec room & laundry/utility area. New propane furnace with central air and a 3 sided deck. Deeded private lake access with sandy beach & boat launch.

Don’t let this one get away before you see it!

$214,900 MLS# 1067694 Call Mike Coulas now 613-432-0092

$235,000 MLS# 1064274 Call Sherri Cobus to view 613-432-1947 www.sherricobusrealestate.ca

272 JORDAN AVE.

168 JIM BARR RD

SOLD

SOLD

Thank You for Your Business!

Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947

Thank You for Your Business!

Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947

Cathy O’Neil 613-432-0073 or Gerry O’Neil 613-432-2333 $219,500 MLS# 1042885

$213,900 MLS# 1058991 Call Mike Coulas 613-432-0092

25 JENNIFER LANE

627 FORTINGTON ST.

• 2 + 1 Bedroom Mobile Home • Close to Renfrew, Ottawa River & Horton Community Center • Spacious, nice large lot, storage shed, appliances included, quick possession possible. $60,000 MLS# 1067846 Call Allison Mulvihill 613-433-2880

UNIT #2 - Great Location for your business. 1010 square feet with many opportunities. Plenty of parking and easy access to Hwy #17. MLS# 1035829 UNIT #1 - Approx 3600 Sq. ft. of commercial space. High traffic location with parking and easy access. Bright and spacious with many business opportunities. Gas heat, air conditioning with double doors at front. Don’t delay get your location to be your own boss today. MLS# 1035828

Call Cathy or Gerry O’Neil 613-432-2333

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2015 CHEVY EQUINOX LS AWD • St#:20415

106 $ $

*

14,944 4 17,944

2014 SUBARU $ * OUTBACK + HST & Lic • 84mth AWD $ *

127 BIWEEKLY

St#:20409

11,588

2012 CHEVY $ * CRUZE + HST & Lic • 60mth LS $ *

107 BIWEEKLY

St#:19911

2016 VW PASSAT TRENDLINE St#:20363

20,844*

$

+ HST & Lic • 84mth

148*BIWEEKLY

$

BIWEEKL BIWEEKLY

17,944

2015 KIA $ * SORENTO LX + HST & Lic • 84mth AWD $ *

127 BIWEEKLY

St#:20414

16,644

2012 MAZDA $ * CX7 GS + HST & Lic • 60mth AWD $ * St#:19881

2016 FORD FUSION SE St#:20391

2015 FORD EDGE SEL AWD

153 BIWEEKLY

19,944*

$

+ HST & Lic • 84mth

142*BIWEEKLY

$

613.735.0166

1433 Pembroke St. W., Pembroke

19,944

$

+ HST & Lic • 84mth

9,144

12,088

84 BIWEEKLY

111 BIWEEKLY

2010 NISSAN $ 2011 DODGE $ * * ALTIMA GRAND CARAVAN + HST & Lic • 60mth + HST & Lic • 60mth St#:19565 SXT $ * $ *

2012 FORD FOCUS SE St#:20081

* 11,988 + HST & Lic • 60mth $

110*BIWEEKLY

$

20,944

2015 NISSAN $ * ROGUE SV + HST & Lic • 84mth AWD $ * St#:20294

149 BIWEEKLY

Sale ends July 25th, 2017.

St#:19953 • Sto’n’Go

17,288

2012 $ * MAZDA 6 GT + HST & Lic • 60mth St#:19455

• leather • roof

2015 FORD ESCAPE SE AWD St#:20374

2011 HYUNDAI SONOTA GL St#:19747

9,244*

$

+ HST & Lic • 60mth

85 BIWEEKLY

$

*

19,944

2012 TOYOTA $ * VENZA AWD + HST & Lic • 60mth

159*BIWEEKLY

St#:20225 • leather • roof

22,888*

2015 MAZDA $ * CX5 GS + HST & Lic • 84mth AWD $ *

$

$

+ HST & Lic • 84mth

162*BIWEEKLY

$

184*BIWEEKLY

$

22,988

St#:20377

163 BIWEEKLY

11,144

2011 HONDA $ * CIVIC + HST & Lic • 60mth St#:19519 • 2 dr • 6 spd

102 BIWEEKLY

$

*

24,244

2012 LINCOLN $ * MKT AWD + HST & Lic • 60mth St#:20158 • nav • leather • roof

2014 BUICK VERANO

224*BIWEEKLY

$

17,944*

$

+ HST & Lic • 84mth St#:20333 • fact. warranty $127*BIWEEKLY

9,944

2011 $ * MAZDA 3 GX + HST & Lic • 60mth St#:19470

St#:19878

* 17,344 + HST & Lic • 72mth $

139*BIWEEKLY

$

91 BIWEEKLY

$

• 4 door

2013 FORD ESCAPE SE AWD St#:20099

*

* 12,744 + HST & Lic • 72mth $

102*BIWEEKLY

$

13,544

2014 CHEVY $ * CRUZE 2LS + HST & Lic • 84mth St#:20334

• fact. warranty

2013 HYUNDIA GENESIS TURBO

*Price & payment are plus HST & Lic. Cost of delayed payment will be incorporated into your bi-weekly payment. Up to $5,000 (credit card payoff) will be added to the price of the vehicle.

2007: 36mth, 2009: 48 mth, 2010-2011: 60mth, 2012: 72 mth & 2013-2016: 84mth term. Ex: $10,000 over 60mth - payment is $89.53, COB is $1,666.90 @ 6.24%. OAC. See Dealer today.

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142*

$

*

• 2 dr • sunroof

• St#:20279

96*BIWEEKLY

$

2013 HYUNDIA ELANTRA GT St#:20410

* 10,944 + HST & Lic • 72mth $

87*BIWEEKLY

$

2011 FORD ESCAPE XLT AWD St#:20384

10,944*

8,944

101 BIWEEKLY

82 BIWEEKLY

$

2011 CHEVY $ * MALIBU LT + HST & Lic • 60mth PLATINUM PKG +$HST &*Lic • 60mth $ *

* 32,244 + HST & Lic • 84mth

2017 KIA SORENTO $ 3.3 L EX AWD St#:20185 • 7 pass

229*BIWEEKLY

• leather • roof • nav $ • factory warranty

2014 MAZDA 3 SPORT GS St#:20336

15,444*

$

+ HST & Lic • 84mth

109*BIWEEKLY

$

St#:20382

21,944

2016 DODGE $ * JOURNEY SXT + HST & Lic • 84mth

St#:20291 • factory warranty $156*BIWEEKLY

2014 MAZDA 3 GX St#:20349

11,688*

$

+ HST & Lic • 84mth

83*BIWEEKLY

$

Sale ends July 25th, 2017.

10,844

2011 CHEVY $ * EQUINOX LS + HST & Lic • 60mth AWD $ *

99 BIWEEKLY

St#:20230

2016 TOYOTA CAMRY LE

* 21,944 + HST & Lic • 84mth $

156*BIWEEKLY

St#:20314

$

2014 DODGE

$

JOURNEY R/T AWD

21,844*

2011 JEEP PATRIOT SPORT 4X4 St#:20168

12,244*

$

+ HST & Lic • 60mth

114 BIWEEKLY

$

*

*

BIWEEKLY

+ HST & Lic • 84mth

2011 BUICK REGAL CXL St#:20300

21,744

14,644*

$

+ HST & Lic • 60mth

135*BIWEEKLY

$

18,544

2016 CHEVY $ 2016 DODGE $ * * TRAX LT GRAND CARAVAN + HST & Lic • 84mth • 84mth AWD SXT • 7 pass +$ HST & Lic $ * * St#:20139

154 BIWEEKLY

15,944*

2014 CHRY. TOWN & $ COUNTRY TOURING

+ HST & Lic • 84mth St#:20235 • Sto’n’Go + HST & Lic • 84mth St#:20296 • leather • dvd $113*BIWEEKLY • leather • roof $155*BIWEEKLY

St#:20189 • Sto’n’Go

132 BIWEEKLY

12,944

2013 CHEVY $ * MALIBU ECO + HST & Lic • 72mth HYBRID $ * St#:20353

103 BIWEEKLY

• NO PAYMENTS FOR 6 MTHS! • ZERO DOWN & ask about our • UP TO $5,000* CREDIT CARD PAYOFF! Shop online: www.edwardsmazda.ca

*Price & payment are plus HST & Lic. Cost of delayed payment will be incorporated into your bi-weekly payment. Up to $5,000 (credit card payoff) will be added to the price of the vehicle.

2007: 36mth, 2009: 48 mth, 2010-2011: 60mth, 2012: 72 mth & 2013-2016: 84mth term. Ex: $10,000 over 60mth - payment is $89.53, COB is $1,666.90 @ 6.24%. OAC. See Dealer today.

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2014 DODGE

2010 FORD

RAM

F150 4X4 St#:19917 • ext. cab

1500 4X4

12,244 113

$

* $

+ HST & Lic • 60mth

21,444

20,844

2012 GMC $ * 2010 FORD F150 $ * SIERRA 3500 HD + HST & Lic • 60mth LARIAT 4X4 + HST & Lic • 60mth St#:19844 • crew SLE 4X4 $ * $ *

St#:20411 • DUALLY

198 BIWEEKLY

192 BIWEEKLY

leather • shortbox

19,244

*

BIWEEKLY

2010 FORD F150 4X4 St#:19843 • long box

* 18,144 + HST & Lic • 60mth $

167*BIWEEKLY

$

19,944 142

$

* $

+ HST & Lic • 84mth

21,744

2011 GMC $ * SIERRA 2500 HD + HST & Lic • 60mth SLE 4X4 $ * St#:20086 • crew

199 BIWEEKLY

26,944

34,944

28,844

248*BIWEEKLY

5.3 V8 • fact. warranty $248*BIWEEKLY

• 4 dr • short box $205*BIWEEKLY

*

BIWEEKLY

9,944

2011 CHEVY $ * SILVERADO + HST & Lic • 60mth St#:20413 • long box

91*BIWEEKLY

$

24,344

2012 FORD F150 $ 2012 TOYOTA $ * * 2016 CHEVY $ * 2015 CHEVY $ * 2014 DODGE RAM $ * FX4 4X4 TUNDRA SR5 4X4 SILVERADO 4X4 SILVERADO 4X4 1500 SLT 4X4 + HST & Lic • 60mth St#:20406 • short box + HST & Lic • 84mth + HST & Lic • 84mth + HST & Lic • 84mth St#:20155 • crew + HST & Lic • 60mth St#:20285 St#:20401 St#:20254 • short box

177*BIWEEKLY

$

• crew cab

$

23,844

28,444

21,944

2014 GMC $ 2014 GMC $ 2013 FORD $ * * * SIERRA 1500 + HST & Lic • 84mth SIERRA 1500 4X4 + HST & Lic • 84mth F150 XLT + HST & Lic • 72mth St#:20378 • 4 dr St#:20402 • crew St#:20164 • crew • fact. warranty

169*BIWEEKLY

$

202*BIWEEKLY

• short box • warranty $

613.735.0166

1433 Pembroke St. W., Pembroke

• matching cap

175*BIWEEKLY

$

Sale ends July 25th, 2017.

St#:20187 • quad cab • Hemi

• quad cab

171*BIWEEKLY

$

• ext. cab

27,388

2014 FORD $ * F150 XLT 4X4 + HST & Lic • 84mth St#:20217

24,444

2015 CHEVY $ * CITY EXPRESS + HST & Lic • 84mth

196*BIWEEKLY

$

184*BIWEEKLY

$

• crew • short box $195*BIWEEKLY

2013 DODGE $ 2013 CHEVY $ * * RAM SLT 4X4 + HST & Lic • 72mth SILVERADO 4X4 + HST & Lic • 72mth St#:20362 St#:20366 • reg. cab

St#:20238 quad cab

173*BIWEEKLY

$

21,444

19,944

2012 DODGE $ * RAM SLT 4X4 + HST & Lic • 60mth

19,944

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Parking it for art

The Renfrew Art Guild’s sixth annual Art in the Park drew many to Haramis Park in Renfrew over the weekend of July 15 and 16, centre. Killaloe artist Jim Robertson, left, brings a birch tree life on the canvas.

Top: Budding artists at this year’s event are, from left, Emily Philips, Sammy Visneski, Ainsley Phillips, and Abigail Visneski.

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Photos by Tiffany Lepack/Metroland

The last Horton soccer night of the summer was at Renfrew KOA Campground on July 12. The future soccer stars completed a number of fun drills, including kicking the ball towards the camera, top. All participants of the fun program received their medals to display proudly, below, including Ocean and Paxon Yemen, Mya Cunningham, Emily and Thomas Frew, Mackenzie Blimkie and John Lepack, centre. Bottom left: Sawyer Weiss dribbles the ball to the front of the net and top left Landin McInnes works on his ball handling skills.

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Renfrew Golf Club ladies win intersectionals RVHF lottery prize KEVIN SEBULSKI Renfrew Golf Club

Our Renfrew ladies intersectional team were victorious on Sunday over Algonquin, Larrimac and Kingsway golf courses.

Not only did our ladies play great, but they looked great in their Greg Norman python print tops.

Thank you to Brad Gould and Finnigan’s Roadhouse for holding their Tee-Up the Tunes charity golf tournament with us on Saturday.

The event benefited Renfrew and Area Health Services Village, and after a great day of golf and dinner, everyone was bused back to Finnigan’s for an evening of live music.

Our ladies day winners from Tuesday are Anne Windle in A flight, with Kim McDonald in second.

Alexa Legris was victorious in B flight with the week’s high point score of 40.5.

Cheryl Cambbell was only a point behind Alexa, with Kathy McAllister, Joyce Stark, Leanne Reid and Karen Audette all tying for third.

And in C flight, Lesley Murray squeaked out a half-point victory over both Jean Lacourse and Cathy O’Donnell.

Honey pot winners were Marsha Hale in A flight and Simmone Kemp in B flight, who won $63 and may have to forgo her amateur

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Division G ladies champs: Cathy McNally, Mary Jo Wertwyn, Mary Peer, Mary Ann Abrams, Kevin Sebulski, Anne MacNeil, Barb Desilets, Julie Bonsor and Cheryl Campbell.

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In what could be the upset of the year, Jim Senack won super seniors on Thursday, taking down Bill Butson by a point, with Butch Brown third.

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here at RGC. C flight winner was Harvey Murray, after his ladies C flight-winning wife Lesley gave him a motivational speech, with Jim Deslaurier second and Marc Latreille third.

Andrew Rowat rode the momentum of a huge birdie on No. 11 to win B flight by a point over Phil Marcella, with Mike Asselin, Dave Gallagher and Tim Lemoyre all tying for third.

And in A flight, Bill James won by two over both Steve Mulvihill and Tim O’Connor.

It was the ladies rec league who finished up their two-week cycle with SunLifers and Achin’ Heads tying atop A flight with 153 scores.

The Brokerlink Senoritas and First Choice Hair Putters finished one, two in B flight, and will test their skills against the rest of the A flight teams for at least the next two weeks.

The Dirty Birdies and Strokers were the top two teams in C flight, and are movin’ on up to B. And Renfrew Metro and Sue’s Crew are sliding up to C flight after having two good weeks in D. Weekly winners were Cheryl Campbell, Nina Gould, Joan Wallace and Elle Vidler on July 5, and Christine O’Hara, Sandra Fleury, Sandra Fredette and Kim Connor on July 12.

The Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation (RVHF) is excited to announce a special lottery draw in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the RVHF Golf Classic tournament.

Tickets went on sale Monday, June 26 for a golf tour package, which includes admission for two to the 2018 Masters Final Round in Augusta, Ga., on April 7 to 8, 2018, a three-night stay, and daily transportation between the accommodations and event.

MASTERS PRIZE

“Tickets cannot be purchased for this event — fans who hope to attend the Masters must enter their names in a lottery, so this prize is really priceless,” explains Barb Desilets, RVHF executive director.

Tickets are $50 each and the draw, which will take place on Jan. 27, 2018, includes three cash prizes in addition to the first prize Masters package.

Proceeds will go toward the 2018 RVHF Golf Classic tournament.

To purchase tickets, visit the RVH Foundation office at 499 Raglan St. N., or purchase online following the instructions on our webpage: www.rvhfoundation. com. For additional information, contact Hannah MacMillan at 613-432-4851 ext. 312 or email macmillanh@renfrewhosp.com

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Pinned down

Smash Wrestling took over Horton on June 30. Close to 100 people gathered at the Horton Community outdoor rink to watch a total of six wrestling matches. Far left: huge wrestling fan Steve ‘Yellow’ Herron , who made the trip from Wilno for the event, holds up one of the championship belts with one of the wrestlers.

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Volunteers needed for Whitewater Kings

The new Whitewater Kings hockey organization is seeking volunteers for game day duties for the 2017 to 2018 season.

The information meeting will be held on Thursday, July 27 at 7 p.m. at the arena in Cobden. There are many responsibilities necessary to stage a game in the Central Canada Hockey League 2 (CCHL2), including off-ice officials, public address announcers, canteen staff, security, door people, music and video staff, among others. Experience is not essential, but it would be helpful. Training will be provided by the Kings’ operations manager, Jamie McConnell.

“We encourage all hockey fans to take a strong interest in their junior hockey team and volunteer their services in a variety of capacities,” says a press release.

These volunteer positions would be beneficial for high school students, as they are required to complete 40 hours of volunteer service to obtain their high school diploma.

In the end, after all positions are filled, we hope to build a warm, hospitable volunteer staff, committed to ensuring that local hockey fans enjoy the experience.

For any additional information, please contact McConnell at 613-717-2710 or wwkingsops@hotmail.com. Applications will be made available at the meeting on July 27.

Those selected will be contacted for an interview/meeting to assure that you are placed in the correct position.

New Ottawa 67’s staff The Ottawa 67’s have their guys. The hockey club’s 50th anniversary season will feature a pair of key new faces that look to further the 67’s reputation into the next 50 years.

The 67’s recently unveiled James Boyd as general manager and appointed André Tourigny as vice-president of hockey operations and head coach.

“We’ve hit the jackpot here,” said 67’s governor Jeff Hunt. “This was a big decision for our hockey club and we scored big with James and André. There are 27 years of major junior coaching experience and 19 years of GM experience between them and both have been highly successful – we definitely got the right guys.”

The 67’s have unveiled the schedule for their 50th anniversary season that will open Sept. 21 in Barrie, with their home opener set for Sunday, Sept. 24 against the reigning OHL Champions, the Erie Otters.

Season tickets for the 67’s 50th anniversaryseason are on sale now at Ottawa67s.com, by calling 613.232.6767 X1 Option 2, or in person at The Box Office at TD Place.

Season Ticket Packages start as low as $325 – less than $10 per game.

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THANK YOU I would like to thank my family, friends and neighbours for attending my 90th birthday party, as well as all the lovely cards and gifts.

It was a day I will always treasure!

Thanks to everyone, Erva Rivington

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STAG and DOE For Cody Gibson and Hilary Machura Saturday July 22nd at 8pm at the Renfrew Legion Games – Prizes Music – Food 28 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, July 20, 2017

CARD OF THANKS

Please join us in a celebration in honour of Anna Mary and Tom Gallagher’s 50th Wedding Anniversary Friday August 11th 2017 Mass 5pm - St James the Less Church, Eganville Ontario Reception 830pm - Eganville Legion Hosted by their brothers and sisters Your presence is the only gift they’d like.

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The Shaw family wish to express their sincere thanks to the many friends that sent beautiful cards and gifts in celebration of our 60th wedding anniversary. Your presence at our anniversary party made our day so special and memorable.

Jack & Audrey Shaw

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Wow what a surprise. I would like to thank my daughter Judy for planning a great surprise party for my 85th Birthday. Thanks to all who helped, brought food, cards, gifts and flowers.

Thanks to all my family & neighbors & friends.

For all the phone calls which made my day a very happy one. One I’ll never forget wish I could have had more time to spend with each one of you. Thanks to “Jen” who sent me a corsage and best wishes from Victoria. Thanks to my three great grandchildren aren’t they little sweeties. God Bless you all.

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Love from your parents, Allan & Sandra Bell Proud Grandparents: John and Elsie Bromilow Raymond and Ruby Bell

DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

BECKETT, ROSEDITH Passed away peacefully with family at her side in hospital on July 12, 2017.

Rosedith (nee Thomson) Of Almonte, ON., at the age of 83.

Survived by her second husband Allan Richmond and predeceased by her first husband James Beckett, also her son Kerry. Cherished by her children Chris (Joe Dodd), Melanie (Brian Closs), and James (Linda). Proud “Gramma” to many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear sister to Evelyn, Connie and Jo. Fondly remembered by relatives and friends.

Family and Friends Attended A Celebration of Life on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 11am in the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 Private Family inurnment followed the service in the Auld Kirk Cemetery. Reception was in the Almonte Civitan Hall. Donations may be made in memory of Rosedith to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute or the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

DOBEC

Joseph “Joe” Kiley

(Employee of Hyndman Transporting) Passed away suddenly in Brazil, Indiana in his 56th year. Beloved son of Kay Dobec and the late Gregory.

Dear brother of Celine Allen (Pete) and Peter Dobec (Paula). Loved uncle of Katelyn, Jessica, Gregory, Kayla Matthew, Mary, James, Theresa and great uncle of Max, Ann and Aubury. A Mass will be celebrated in Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church on Saturday, July 22nd, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. Visitation commencing from 9:15 a.m. until the time of the mass. A reception will follow the mass downstairs in the parish hall. Arrangements entrusted in the care of the BURKE FUNERAL HOME (613-968-6968) 150 Church St., Belleville.

Memorial donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Church Building Fund would be appreciated by the family.

Online condolences welcomed at www. burkefuneral.ca

DEATH NOTICE

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DEATH NOTICE FINLAY Hugh “Hugger”

(Veteran WW II—RCAF)

Passed away peacefully at the Almonte General Hospital with his family at his side on Saturday, July 15, 2017.

Hugh Finlay of Almonte in his 93rd year.

Beloved husband of Elizabeth & loving father of Bob (Diane), Nancy & Claudine Smitiuch (Andy). Cherished grandpa of Christine, Lindsay, Adam & Jessica. Great grandfather of Madeline. Special thank you to the nursing staff of the Almonte General Hospital and the wonderful Dr. Matthew Tiffany. Also to home crew, psw’s Joanne, Brenda, Kayla & Ashley and nurse Lesley and Catherine & Amy. A huge thank you to fantastic neighbours, Art & Terri Clarke and Bob & Hazel Anderson. The family has opted for a private burial ceremony but welcome you to join them for a celebration of Hugh’s life at the Almonte Civitan Hall on Saturday, July 29 from 3 to 6 PM. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 For those who may choose to honour Hugh with a memorial donation, please consider donating to our veterans via the Almonte Legion.

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

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IN MEMORIAM

PRAYER TO the Blessed Virgin, never to fail!Oh, most beautiful flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of heaven.

Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in necessity, Oh Star of the Sea. Help me and show me, here you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of heaven and earth, I Humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to secure me in my necessity (make request).

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

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

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LEVI - In loving memory of a dear Mother and Grandmother, Helen Elizabeth Levi, who passed away July 21st, 1987.

As time unfolds another year, Memories keep you ever near.

Gone are the days we used to share, But in our hearts you are always there.

Lovingly remembered and sadly missed by the family.

Leclaire, Rodney Beloved Husband and Stepfather Angels gathered near your bed Very close to you They knew the pain and suffering you were going through.

DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

SCHALY, Hennie (Henderina) July 1, 1937- July 8, 2017 On Saturday July 8, Hennie Schaly, beloved wife of Hank Schaly suddenly passed away.

Beloved mother of Walter (Glenda), Gilbert, Henry (Karen), Marlene (Charlie), Ron (Marlene), Bob (Julie), Tim (Chrystine), and John (Carmen). Dear Oma of 22 grandchildren and great Oma of 8 great grandchildren.

Survived by her brothers Garry (Marie), Jack (Kathryn), Ron (Jane), John (Gena), and Truus (Late Kees). Predeceased by sisters Riet (Hubert), and Ann (Bruce). Services were held at St. Andrews United Church in Calabogie on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 and interment took place at Hillcrest Cemetery. Services were conducted by Hennie’s Brother Dr. John Van Dorpe. For these wishing, memorial donations can be made to the Calabogie United Church Hall Renovation Fund or the charity of one’s choice. Flowers for the service were picked from Oma’s garden by her grandchildren.

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

IN MEMORIAM

Ilan, Robbie July 10, 1992 Hard to believe 25 years has passed.

No length of time, no lapse of years, Can dim our dear one’s past, For loving thoughts still hold him dear, We thought about many And will while memory things as we held your lasts. hand Miss you We wished you were Dad, Donna, Stephanie & strong Stacey and happy once again.

You were looking homeward to a place beyond the sky Jesus held outstretched arms It was time to say goodbye.

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of C.D. S/ Sgt. RCAMC

Jesus knew the answer and he loved you too So we give you life’s greatest gift The gift of letting go Deeply missed and loved, You wife Ellen and stepchildren

IN MEMORIAM

NICHOLAS, HARRIET

(Retired BASF, Arnprior) (April 10, 1925 – July 14, 2017) With heavy hearts we announce that our amazing mother, grandmother, greatgrandmother and wonderful friend, Harriet Nicholas of Arnprior passed away at Hospice Renfrew in the early morning hours of Friday, July 14th. She was 92 years young. Beloved wife of the late Jerry Nicholas (December 25, 2002). Dearly loved mother and good friend of Shirley Anderson (Wayne), Mary Sperry (Noel), Theresa Stokman (John), Jimmy (Sue Baird), Ron (Anna), Karen Scobie (late Gary) and Faye Warren (Rob). Cherished and adored by her 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Del Begley (late Roy), Ernie Fabian (Joan), Doreen Nicholas (late Roy), Barbara McMillan (Bill Sumer), Shirley Peckford (Bert), Marian Dennison (late Bob), Eddie Fabian (Betty) and Carson Fabian.

Predeceased by her parents: Christie and Lila (nee Eno) Fabian; her stepmother, Frances (nee Yantha); 2 brothers: Graydon and Roy Fabian (late Mary) as well as 2 sisters: Katie Fabian and Dianne Fabian. Lovingly remembered by the Nicholas family, many nieces, nephews and so many wonderful friends. A quiet, caring lady, Harriet enjoyed the simpler things in life. Her family always came first. She never said no to a game of cards.

She will be missed. Family and friends were invited to pay their respects during visitation at the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior on Tuesday, July 18 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. only. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Wednesday morning, July 19 at 10 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory of Harriet, please consider a donation to the St. John Chrysostom Church Memorial Fund or Hospice Renfrew.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

IN MEMORIAM

Harry Roland Llewelyn

We struggled with our thoughts We wanted you to stay So we could walk and talk again like we did yesterday.

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In Memory of

BRADY LORNE MILLS

August 6, 1992 - July 15, 2016 It has been a long, sad year without Brady and his warm dimpled smile, adventurous spirit and kind heart. Despite the sudden loss of this talented young man’s bright future, we go on with our days trying to honour the life he lived - “A huntin’, fishin’, and lovin’ every day..” surrounded by all of the great memories we have of him.

Lovingly thought of every day, Mom (Cheryl), Dad (Alan), and Big Brother Tyler.

We’d like to thank family, friends, and neighbours for all the help and support on our worst days and throughout the year.

In loving memory of my dear husband September 20, 1923 – July 12, 2016 A lonely tear and the saddest eyes, I have ever seen, you suddenly passed away. You were my love, you were my life. The day you left, my life went to. Now I exist from day to day. It is so sad, to walk this road alone, instead of side by side. You gave to me, through the years, such joy and happiness. You were so kind, loving and gentle, always gave a helping hand. It was the joy you gave me, when you were by my side. You left me such beautiful memories, I will treasure through the years. Now there is only sorrow and tears.

You joined the army in 1941. Shortly after you were posted overseas. In 1946 you were posted back to Canada to Camp Borden. In 1952 you were posted to Korea for 1 year. Through the years, you were posted to various locations in Canada including Whitehorse, Y.T. for 3 years.

Then came 3 years in Germany. This posting was different. I joined you over there.

We travelled when we could. Oh the places that we saw. The Leaning Tower, Vatican, and the Tower of London just to name a few. Your tour was finished and we were home again. There were more postings in Canada.

Then you left the military. You served your country well. Then came civilian life. They said it is too hard to adjust. But as you went to work each day, you adjusted well. You retired in 1988. We travelled some. Oh how we enjoyed our quiet time. You would get out our picture album, down memory lane we’d go. As you turned the pages, laughter would ring out. It seemed like we were there again. When I get out our album, as I turn the pages, there is no laughter. It’s not the same. With a heavy heart I close the book. I’ll try another day.

When my time has come at last, in your footsteps I will walk. I know when I’ve reached my journey’s end, I will see you standing there.

With a joyful cry, together again, you knew I’d follow you.

Oh how I miss you, Love you forever Olga

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Friday, July 21 Mister and his Sister Friday, July 28 Yan-nick Friday, August 4 Dale Yuke

MOVING OUT SALE Three different bedroom sets, China cabinet, Grandfather clock, 12’ banked shuffleboard, Antique armoire, Fancy desk &chair, Dining-room mirror, Weber BBQ, Metal shelving units, Metal garage storage unit (8’ upright, tabletop unit, and wall-mount.)

Odds &ends as well. To view call 613-808-4167

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

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2008 TRACKER Super Guide, V-16 Boat and Trailer 50HP Mercury Motor Power tilt, only 200 hours used. Lawrance 67 Fish Finder, Hummingbird Fish Finder, 50 lb Thrust Minnkota trolling motor, All necessary equipment for safe boating. $12,000 Call 613-333-9674

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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.

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Storage Sheds. Come see us for a price. Levi Weber, 2126 Stone Rd., RR#2 Renfrew

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WANTED FIREARMS WANTED FOR AUGUST 26TH, 2017 LIVE & ONLINE AUCTION: Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Militaria. Auction or Purchase: Collections, Estates, Individual items. Contact Paul, Switzer’s Auction: Toll-Free 1-800-6942609, info@switzersauction.com or www.switzersauction.com.

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At Pillar5 Pharma, we know that quality products come from quality people, so we’re always on the lookout for great talent.

We currently have an immediate opening for

Casual on Call Temporary Packagers.

JOB POSTING Job Title: Stitcher Operator, Temporary Full Time Division: Metroland East, Bindery, 65 Lorne St., Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 3K8.

THE OPPORTUNITY The Smiths Falls facility is looking for a temporary full time Stitcher Operator KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

· Have 5 years related experience · Operate Muller 321 Fox & 890 6 station stitchers · Operate Schneider Senator 115 MC2 45” Cutter & Heidelburg Polar 115XT 45” Cutter

· Operate Stahl TX52 20X40 & FR7831x50 continuous feed folder

· Independently oversee general operation of machine

and equipment to ensure production and performance of staff.

· Address mechanical needs of machinery including

maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of equipment while maintaining good housekeeping practices.

· Complete and enforce all duties in accordance with our

RESPONSIBILITIES: • Inspects, packages and final packs product, ensuring quality standards are achieved • Maintains cleanliness of the packaging area as required • Completes relevant documentation completely and accurately • Strictly adheres to Standard Operating Procedures, safety guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices in all aspects of the operation and cleaning of the area QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: • High school diploma • Ability to multi-task and adapt to change • Proven ability to follow written procedures and complete accurate documentation • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment • Capacity to work all shifts and meet the physical demands of the position • Previous experience in a manufacturing environment would be an asset APPLICATION PROCESS: Please send your resume to: Pillar5 Pharma Inc. Human Resources 365 Madawaska Blvd. Arnprior, Ontario K7S 0C9 E-Mail: HR@pillar5pharma.com Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

Pillar5 Pharma Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the recruiting and selection process, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Health and Safety policies and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

· Assist in general operation of machinery including

insertion of flyers and bundling of newspapers. Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE›RE LOOKING FOR

· Ability to excel and make quality decisions in a fast-

paced, deadline driven and demanding environment with strong attention to detail.

· Ability to lift minimum 35 lbs and stand for an extend period of time with ease.

· Capable of taking initiative and can work with minimal supervision in a team environment.

· Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with team members and management.

· Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide a productive team.

· Strong written and verbal communication and competent listener.

· Effective organizational skills, ability to manage time and prioritize tasks appropriately.

· Able to work shifts and weekends · Secondary School Graduation Diploma or equivalent OUR AODA COMMITMENT Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview.-DNP If this sounds like a fit for you please apply by July 31, 2017: Internal Candidates: apply to our internal posting portal on MyMetNet under My Career or to Walter Dubas directly External Candidates please apply to our external posting portal: https://careersen-metroland.icims.com Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Job Posting Inside Sales Representative, Full Time

Job Title: Division: Metroland East,

65 Lorne Street, Smiths Falls, ON, K7A 3T1

Do you love ♥ the Ottawa Valley?

THE OPPORTUNITY We are looking for an individual interested in an Inside Sales Representative position in our Smiths Falls office.

The qualified candidate must be a team player, deadline driven, self-motivated, positive personality and must strive for excellent customer service. Experience in marketing, sales and working in an office environment is an asset. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites and Adobe Reader is required.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES • Create and implement new inside sales features with a multimedia approach • Prospecting, selling, follow up order entry, artwork design and proofing to final customer satisfaction • Making a minimum of 100 calls per day initially until a solid client list is developed • Prospect and develop accounts by researching local businesses and advertisers’ marketing by utilizing competing publications, social media, digital products, and any dormant accounts • As part of this role, you will be required to handle credit card information.

Metroland Media is PCI compliant company, and requires people in this role to take PCI training to handle cards in a safe and compliant manner WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR • Minimum 1 year of experience in both sales and customer service • Experience with implementing sales and marketing practices across a broad spectrum of platforms • Strong customer focus with excellent sales presentation skills • Self-starter with the determination to be successful and possess the ability to work with and exceed targets • Effective communication, both written and verbal and a competent listener • Excellent organizational and time management skills • Ability to make quality decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment • Creative thinker that is comfortable with learning on the fly OUR AODA COMMITMENT Metroland is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities.

In compliance with AODA, Metroland will endeavour to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the hiring manager upon scheduling your interview.

If this sounds like a fit for you please apply by July 31, 2017.

Any questions please call Cindy Manor, General Manager 613-283-3182.

Internal Candidates: apply to our internal posting portal on MyMetNet under My Career.

External Candidates: apply to https://careersen-metroland.icims.com.

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DRIVER/LABOURER DZ License Clear Abstract Required 40 Hour Week Full Benefits PLEASE APPLY OR SUBMIT RESUME TO: Beaumen Waste Mngt.

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HELP WANTED HELP WANTED Looking for experienced carpenter or retired helper looking for part time work. Laminate flooring, trim and doors, interior railings etc. for new housing in Renfrew Send resume to: c/o The Renfrew Mercury 35 Opeongo Rd. Renfrew, ON K7V 2T2

CHILDREN’S UNIVERSE DAYCARE, Hours 6:30 5:45, 3 months-12 years.

FT/PT and Drop In’s. Price matching/ Sibling Discount, 613-622-1212 or visit http://www.childrens universe.net

HELP WANTED Arnprior area business looking for individual for packaging of small parts.

Must have own transportation. $15/hr. Send resume to: jobs6162017@gmail.com

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ESTATE SALE Arnprior Area business Sat. July 22nd & looking for individual for Sun. July 23rd assembly work. $15.00/hr.

Starting at 7:30 a.m.

Must have own transporta- 215 Desmond Road, Rention. Send resume to frew (off of Hwy 132 at jobs6162017@gmail.com Stone Road, just past the township office). Follow the garage sale signs and HELP WANTED balloons.

Estate sale to include: pieces of furniture, bed frames, tables, patio sets, clothes, kids toys, tractor (for parts), antiques, bar fridges, misc. items from barn, small apartment size table, couches and love seats, computer desk, chairs, and much more.

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Corington Engineering Inc. Experienced Formsetters and Labourers required immediately for concrete work.

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39 Bonnechere St. South Renfrew household appliances, woodworking tools, music instruments and much more YARD SALE Sat. July 22 8:00 - 4:00 Lots for both men and women 233 Pucker St. Renfrew

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323 Main Street, Shawville, Quebec We are looking for a full-time, permanent, unionized

MEAT MANAGER

Key Responsibilities: • Responsible for the day to day management of all aspects of the Meat department including: ordering, merchandising, customer service and labour scheduling.

• To cut meat in compliance with the store’s cutting standards • Promote and support superior customer relations in a professional manner.

• Promote and increase sales through effective merchandising techniques, suggestive selling and attractive product presentation.

• Ensure the department budgets are met through efficient operation of the Meat department (includes gross profit, wage cost, operational expenses and inventory) are maintained.

• Provide direction and support to Meat staff as necessary • Adhere to company standards and ensure the company policies and procedures are followed.

• Responsible for all aspects of employee relations including Interviewing, Hiring, Training and the on-going Development and Motivation of the team • Adhere to strict to strict cleaning schedule ensuring a high level of cleanliness and sanitation standards.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements: • Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience and a sound working knowledge of a Meat department.

• Previous management/ leadership experience in the retail industry is an asset.

• Course in merchandising or business management would be an asset.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

• Systems skills (Email, SAP, and PC applications)

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Thank you for your interest, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Resumes to be directed to: Joanne Dumouchel · Email: mon02684@loblaw.ca

Thank you for your interest. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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SLEEP TECHNOLOGIST (Temporary Part Time Position)

Reporting to the Manager of Sleep Services, the successful applicant will maintain vigilance throughout the night to the patient record with information regarding sleep patterns, therapeutic interventions, and all other pertinent information.

Applicants must have work experience in a Sleep Lab and would preferably be a graduate of a recognized college as a Registered Respiratory Therapist and/or Polysomnographic Technologist.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resumes by July 28th, 2017 at 12:00 hours to hr@renfrewhosp.com or Julia Boudreau, V.P. Corporate Services, RVH, 499 Raglan Street North, Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 1P6. Only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. RVH is an equal opportunity employer, committed to meeting needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, the Ontario Human Rights Code, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Applicants requiring accommodation should contact Human Resources at (613) 432-4851.

AUCTIONS

AUCTIONS

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AUCTION SALE HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS. UNDISCOVERED ANTIQUES.

@ 13 Little St., Beachburg, ON for David Miles on Sat., July 29/17 @ 10 am Mr. Miles and his late partner were compulsive & reputable collectors. They defined their achievements in furniture, art, old and interesting objects. Don’t miss this auction sale. Bring a lawnchair & participate in the bidding.

Terms on Chattels; Cash, Cheque, Debit, Visa, M/C - Catering

Auctioneer & Qualified Appraiser JIM HANDS: THE VOICE OF EXPERIENCE Phone: (613) 267-6027 www.jimhandsauction.com

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Yard Sale Saturday July 22. 9 - 2pm, Sun July 23 10 - 1pm. 67 Campground Sideroad on Ferguson Lake. Collectables, Toys, Tools, Furniture and more...

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Wednesday July 26, 2017 Start Time 6 PM Viewing 5 PM Large sale, including the contents from the Brockville home of Maisie Bellinger.

Neon advertising signs, model ships (Bluenose), two corner china cabinets, large china cabinet with bevelled glass door, good glassware, tools, quilts, framed collector plates, lawnmower, rototiller, electric organ, dressers and great variety of quality furniture; 2007 Chev Impala L.S. Car sold as is with small reserve Rob Street Auction Services Ltd. See Website For Full Listing and Photos Rob Street Auction Services Ltd. Auctioneers: Bev Street and Rob Street 24 Family Lane, Lombardy, ON Corner of Hwy. 15 S and Bay Rd (4 miles south of Smiths Falls) 613-284-2000 streetfleamarket@hotmail.ca www.streetfleamarket.net

AUCTION SALE Saturday July 22, 2017 10:00 AM sharp To be held at 946 Upper Dwyer Hill Rd., Carp, Ontario, located between Cty Rd 49 and Old Almonte Rd. The owners have sold their hobby farm and the following is being offered for sale: Ford 3600 2 wd tractor with cab and loader, 4477 hrs showing on the tach; 5’ Bush Hog style rotary cutter; Pronovost Puma 84 3 pth snowblower in excellent condition, hydraulic chute; JD LA 165 Ride on Lawn Mower; 2005 Can Am Outlander 400 4 wheeler with winch; Champion HD 9000 Generator – electric start; Power Fist ATV seed spreader – new; Gas leaf blower; Metal detector; Tent; Dining tent; tools and wrenches; tombstone hay feeder; 4’ chain harrow Shop Vac; Western Saddle; tack; Circular saw; work mate; Angle grinder – new; Heat Gun kit – new; Reciprocating saw – nearly new; Dremel tool – new; 10” Compound Miter Saw – laser guide – new; 8’ pool table, balls and cues; Bunk beds; Triple dresser; head board to match; Double bed box spring and mattress; Side table; Set of Bamboo furniture – 3 chairs; settee, couch, table; floor lamp; Wicker Furniture; microwave; Book shelves; Kenmore floor air conditioner – really cool; 5 pc bedroom set; linens; Chest of drawers; miscellaneous household items; dishes etc etc - plus many, many items too numerous to mention.

Everything is in very good condition – an interesting sale. Please plan to attend.

Terms: Cash or Cheque with ID Refreshments Owner: 613-889-8173 Auctioneer: John J. O’Neill 613-832-2503 oniellsauctions@gmail.com www.oneillsauctions.ca Owners or Auctioneer not responsible in case of loss or accident

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The Hass family and friends golf tournament attracted 60 golfers on July 8.

Submitted

Dragonfly welcomes large family golf tournament BILL RAINBOTH

Dragonfly Golf Links

The group photo from the Hass family and friends golf tournament encapsulates what Dragonfly Golf Links is all about.

Dragonfly prides herself as being a place where family and friends can get together for some fun on a beautifully conditioned golf course. Big shout out to Gary Hass for organizing the second annual Hass Family and Friends Golf Day on Saturday, July 8. Prizes and a barbecue dinner followed 18 holes of golf for over 60 golfers. This event started the week off on a great note, and we were fortunate that the weather co-operated (somewhat) for the remainder.

On Monday, Layton Knight-Locke Contracting posted the lowest net and gross score of the night. Dustin Howard was closest to the pin on No. 5, and Justin Knight-Locke was closest on No. 7. Valley Automation and Controls were in

full control of their golf games to take A flight on Tuesday night, with Legere Industrial Supplies claiming victory in B flight. Rob Kimberly was closest to the pin on No. 5 and Matt Forrest was closest on No. 7.

On Wednesday, Apollo Property Management managed their way to a win in A flight, beating the next closest competitor by seven strokes. A similar annihilation was occurring in B flight, where Valley Ventilation blew away the competition, posting a 65 — the lowest score of the week.

Ladies night was picture perfect last Thursday. The Happy Campers won A flight over the Red Hot hybrids via the always popular tiebreaker.

The Partee of Fore celebrated a B flight victory, and C flight was won by Underskilled and Over Par. The closest to the pin winner was Gail Keyes on No. 7, and the pro shop draw winner was Kat James. Congrats to all.

Submitted

Pictured is the Dragonfly Ladies Intersectional Team who competed in Petawawa on July 16. This was the first ever ladies team to represent Dragonfly. From left to right (back row) is AJ White, Christine O’Hara, Pat Lee, and Kathy Hamiliton. In front are Pam McFarlane, Marion Knox and Linda Kidd. Dragonfly is very proud of these classy ladies.

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New provincial cycling funding could be used in Renfrew County Cycling and active transportation advocates are urging county and municipal politicians to take advantage of new provincial funding available to encourage people to get out of their cars and onto bikes.

Local delegates to the recent Eastern Ontario Active Transportation Summit in Carleton Place were enthused with the details they heard about the new $50-million Ontario Municipal Commuter Cycling Program, which has an application deadline of Aug. 18.

Funding for the program comes from the province’s Climate Change Action Plan, and it is being invested in commuter cycling networks and installation of more cycling facilities. Although much of the funding is directed at urban needs, there is also a stream of funding for smaller municipalities (population less than 15,000), under which there is annual funding of up to $25,000 available per municipality on a first come, first served basis, with the province paying 80 per cent of project costs. Municipalities may also pursue funding partnerships with third parties, including other municipalities (upper, lower or single-tier), indigenous communities, conservation authorities and municipal service agencies.

Under both streams, funding is to be used for capital investments in new commuter cycling infrastructure and enhancements to existing cycling infrastructure to better support commuting cyclists. It cannot be used to support low frequency or temporary cycling infrastructure.

“Infrastructure such as hardened shoulders and signage that would help get kids to school or employees to workplaces might be considered,” said Ish Theilheimer, co-chair of the Ottawa Valley Cycling and Active Transportation Alliance.

“So might bike racks, route signs and other facilities that encourage everyday cycling.”

One of the highlights of the summit for local delegates was the workshop on the Voyageur Cycle Route, a trans-Canada cycle route being planned with leadership from the Discovery Routes, a nonprofit alliance from the North Bay area. They have successfully completed a route for cyclists travelling across Canada that extends from Sudbury to Mattawa, and now they are working on identifying and bringing together the needed resources and municipal partners to complete a route to Ottawa.

Delegates from Renfrew County participated in a workshop session going through maps, looking at route options and listing the attractions, facilities and services along each route.

Bowling banquet

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Youth Bowling recently held its year-end banquet and presented a number of awards. Pictured in the back row are: coaches: Shirley Proulx, Kerrie Best and Grace Best, Erika Clarke, Emily Palmer, Sarah Palmer, Sarah Lesk, Noah Lesk, Brayden Sparling and Connor Mick. In the middle row are: Liam Kelly, Jacey Templeton, Taya Warren, Kaylee Steele, Destiney Lewis and Keira Debeau. And in the front row are: Mya Malcolm, Tytan Warren, Jacob Kelly, Kingston Lewis, Kayla Malcolm, Olivia Bowes and Cheyenne Jones.

Brayden Sparling

Submitted

Delegates to the Eastern Ontario Active Transportation Summit in Carleton Place look at maps and make recommendations for the path of the Voyageur Cycle Route through Renfrew County.

Graduated from Algonquin College on June 20, 2017 with a Diploma in E.C.E. Brayden is the son of Diane Lapansee and Doug Sparling and the step-son of Steph Lapansee and proud sister Carly. Brayden has accepted a full time position at Carleton Place Daycare. We wish you success in your future endeavours.

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EDPS’s submission was entitled, “Learning together about Indigenous peoples and culture.” Data collected from student focus groups at EDPS — where the student population is about 20 per cent Indigenous — indicated that students were experiencing subtle and overt bias. In response to this, school staff took on the challenging task of exploring their own biases, engaging with the local Algonquin Community to learn more about Indigenous culture and its worldview, and providing culturally responsive instruction. Thank you and congratulations to Anne George and Krista

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Marjorie Adam, finance and facilities services chair, recently presented the board budget for 2017-2018.

The board has approved the expenditure of $134.9 million dollars for 2017-18. This is an increase of $6.4 million with a large portion of this as a result of provincially negotiated labour agreements with our unions.

This included increases to salaries, direct funding to a benefit trust and additional staffing allocations with the union groups.

Our special education program continues to be a priority for the Board. We have received additional grants over the past 4 years of which $1.2 million was directed to provide additional program services. Just over $14 million is allocated to special edu-

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This past June Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home Support held our annual Dessert Theatre. It was the fifth instalment in a series of plays written

by Bob Bouchard of the continuing adventures of Hank and Alora. Bob has a long history with Renfrew & Area Seniors’ Home Support — he got involved shortly after he retired from his teaching job in 1988 as he had attended an information session at Ma-Te-Way Park hosted by Chris Cobus, the executive director at the time. Wouldn’t you know it Bob along with friend Jack Grant began volunteering with the income tax program and before he knew it he had joined the fundraising committee.

The fundraising committee hosted a popular variety show for some time and then later partnered with Randy Foster the Fiddling Fireman to hold some very successful fiddling fundraisers. Bob worked very hard with the committee and always shared creative fun ideas to raise money. He took a break from the committee for while in the 2000s and was invited by Judy Ewart, our current executive director, to attend a volunteer luncheon in honour of past volunteers. It was at this luncheon that the idea for a “play” was born. Bob would rather call them skits, as he modeled them after a sitcom format complete with live entertainment between scenes instead of commercials.

While tossing around fundraising ideas a committee member mentioned: “We should do a play!” it

sounded like a great idea until they realized that the cost of getting the rights to a play were very expensive.

Bob responded: “Why don’t we write our own skits?!” and the rest as they say is history ... 7 words and 5 Dessert theatres later Bob has helped us to raise thousands of dollars through his creativity and generosity.

In June alone from the sale of the geraniums, he generously donated, and his play “Who or What is it Anyways?” along with cast Doug Miller, Shirley Hill and Mike Nagrodski they helped us raise $1,200.00 for Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home Support.

These are the people who are helping people. These are the stories of how a volunteer is born, and it is as simple as having a conversation and sharing ideas. Be open to the conversation and do not be shy to share your ideas, we all have special talents we can share.

Our 4th annual Charity Golf Tournament was held May 26 at the Renfrew Golf Club. Stop by renfrewhomesupport.ca under News and Events for our 2017 summer newsletter to learn how our community sponsors helped us to raise over $3,000 for our non-urgent medical transportation program. We were also the proud recipients of the 2017 Chamber of Commerce Presidents Award. Renfrew & Area Seniors’ Home Support will be moving our office this summer to our new location 214 Raglan St. S. (between The Golden Age Activity Centre and Aikenhead’s Pharmacy).

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Sparky, old and orange, was king of the cats in the barn Sparky was older than I was. And he ruled the roost as far as the cat population went at the farm. He was an orange colour, and one eye was green and the other blue. He certainly wasn’t much to look at.

The barn cats, and there were many of them, could be held and cuddled.

Not Sparky! If I tried to pick him up, he would go stiff as a board, snarl, and glare at me, and act like maiming me for life was a distinct possibility.

So, I left him alone.

The barn cats were never allowed in the house. Mother thought anything walking on four feet should be in the barn! I never knew where all the kittens came from. I thought everyone in Northcote had a pile of them, and I heard that some people, when the numbers grew, put them in a grist bag and threw them in the Bonnechere River. The very thought sent chills right through my body, and I was

grateful none of our cats came to that end.

A n d it wasn’t unusual for someone like Two Mile Herman to bring a kitten to the Northcote School and try to talk someone into taking it home. This rarely worked, since we all had our own barnful of cats.

No one could remember when or where Sparky came from. But one day my older brother Everett said it was Sparky who was responsible for the pack of cats we housed in the barn.

I couldn’t imagine how that was possible. He never left the place to bring a new cat to the farm.

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Sparky was as big as a small Collie dog, and he always looked like he had had a serious confrontation with some wild animal in the bush, which he frequented often. Sometimes he would be gone for days, and as soon as Father would say “good riddance,” there Sparky would appear as large as life.

That was when I first heard that a cat had nine lives. How anyone figured that out was beyond me.

Did someone stop to count them? I did know the barn cats survived many close calls though. Often a cow would

kick a cat and it would land several feet away, stand up, shake itself off as if getting rid of the chaff from the hay laying around, and walk off as if nothing had happened.

I once asked my older and much wiser sister Audrey what the cats ate.

We certainly never fed them.

There were several old battered tin plates in the barn that were filled with milk when the milking was done.

But to me that was all they ever put in their stomachs. But Audrey said they survived on eating mice. That too, sent chills up my back. I didn’t know whether to root for the cat or the mouse, since I loved animals of every description.

So if the cats survived on mice and milk, they sure flourished. I once tried to give them names, but so many of them looked alike that I gave up. Except for Sparky. For the longest time he was the only one in the barn who

Rainy day brings bridge players out in droves MIKE NAGRODSKI

July 12 was such a dreary rainy day that no one could possibly feel guilty about staying indoors to play cards and that’s exactly what 12 full tables

of Renfrew Bridge Club players did.

As usual, the club’s computer was a bit balky, but David Sulpher quickly sorted out its issues and play commenced.

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had different coloured eyes.

On hot summer days, one of my favourite places was sitting on the cement platform that held the pump and often a barn cat would wander over, and I would take it on my lap, and my greatest joy was when it snuggled down and started to purr.

Never in a hundred years could I do that with Sparky!

Some of the barn cats were black and white, and sometimes a grey striped kitten would appear, and occasionally, I would go into the barn and find a new batch of kittens huddled in the hay, and they would be the spitting image of Sparky.

Once I found one new kitten that even had two different coloured eyes.

I could never figure out how a new kitten could look like old Sparky. By way of explanation, my brother Everett would just say, “old Sparky’s been at it again” whatever that meant.

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ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You may need to dim your lights so you do not outshine others, Aries.

You can be a force and it pays to let others share a bit of the spotlight.

This will garner some goodwill.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, if personal growth or a change has been on your mind, why not get started this week? You may benefit from a minor makeover or a change of scenery.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Are you spreading yourself too thin, Sagittarius? Instead of dabbling in five or six plans, stick to one or two.

By so doing, you’ll be able to focus your energy that much better.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, settle into your comfort zone at home and take on all of the domestic tasks that have fallen by the wayside. You are very happy in your personal haven, Taurus.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, don’t be afraid to unload some clutter in the weeks ahead.

Inventory all of your belongings and see what can be donated or removed. Enjoy the feelings of freedom this inspires.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Don’t be too hasty to accept things at face value, Capricorn. Investigate a little further before you invest any of your time. And especially before you hand over any money.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may need to sort out a complicated relationship that has you trying to figure out who is friend who, if anyone, is foe. Play it carefully until you have all of the facts.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Sift through all of your financial matters and start to get your ducks in a row, Cancer. This is a prime time to take an assessment of your income and spending habits.

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your social schedule in the coming days is as busy as ever, but you don’t know how you will find the time. Make a list of your biggest priorities.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, it’s best to check your sense of direction from time to time to make sure you are not going the wrong way at full speed. Use a friend as your personal GPS.

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PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Now is the time to wrap up a few loose ends, Pisces. You know what areas of life need a little touching up. Get started as soon as you can.

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Pickleball at the Renfrew Armouries.

Summer times --Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Thursdays at 9 a.m. Free lessons.

For more info call 613-432-5987.

The Golden Age Activity Centre is having a macaroni and cheese lunch at noon for $4. There will be entertainment with Dave Hurley Country Classics at 1 p.m.

JULY 12 TO AUG 30 Dance like they do in Nashville! Lift your spirits and boot it on over to Heels and Boots Couples’ classes at Ma-te-way Activity Centre, 7 to 8:30 p.m. To register, call 613-623-0823 or email sailorgirl01@gmail.com

JULY 16 TO AUGUST 6 Beachburg Gospel Tent Meetings nightly, except Saturday. Location: 3520 Beachburg Rd., Time: 7:30 p.m.

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Music in Centennial Park at 7 p.m. with Larry and Sonja, The Vegas Connection in Eganville RCAF Wing Renfrew Lounge. Please welcome newcomers, the ‘Intensity’ band at 7:30 p.m.

JULY 22

Raspberry and Blueberry Day at the McNab/Braeside Market. From 8 a.m. to noon Russett Drive just off the junction of Hwy 17 and Calabogie Rd. Renfrew Rotary Club Hosts “Bacon and Egg Scramble” at the Renfrew Golf Club in support of the Bonnechere Manor and the Rotary Hall.

Cost is $80 for golf, cart , breakfast and lunch. Call Dennis Yakaback at 613-432-0041 or email dennis. yakaback@century21.ca to register your team, sponsor a hole or provide a prize.

JULY 24 Autograph your work with Excellence!

Drop in to Employment Networks or call 613-432-3424 to register for our free Employer Expectations info session from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

The Golden Age Activity Centre will JULY 24, AUGUST 7, 14 AND 21 be hosting an Ontario 150 celebration New session for Rag Rug Crochet at Powwow at O’Brien Park in Renfrew the Horton Community Centre 1005 from 2 to 4 p.m. There is no admission Castleford Rd. From 10 a.m. to noon fee. For further information please contact the Centre at 613-431-8289.

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Champlain Seniors +55 Euchre and Floor Shuffleboard held at the RCAF Wing in Renfrew, at 1p.m. Pot luck the first Tuesday of the month. No experience necessary. For more info call 613-432-4828.

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Music in Centennial Park at 7 p.m. with Caillin Dopierala / Missy J.(Melissa Rosein in Eganville

Museum (65 Arthur Ave, Renfrew).

There will be different kids activities and face painting during these days.

For more information contact: (613) 432-2129.

Feb. 18 & Mar. 25, 2018 Feb. 4, 25 & Mar. 18, 2018 Mar. 4, 2018 Feb. 11 , Mar. 11 & Apr. 1, 2018

CALL YOUR TRAVEL AGENT or call Celebrity Cruises 1-888-776-1155 *Offer *Offer valid for departures departures between Feb. 3 to Apr. Apr. 7, 2018. Price is in CAD, p.p. based on double occupancy for new individual bookings, subject to availability and may change at any time and is inclusive of all taxes, fees and port charges. Price is based on the lowest available departure as follows and will vary by sailing: Inside Stateroom cat 12 $2,249 for Feb. 3, 17 & Mar. 31 sailings on Celebrity Equinox® and Feb. 4, Mar. 18 & 25 sailings on Celebrity Silhouette®. Other categories/occupancy types and sailing dates are available at varying prices. Classic beverage package applies to two guests (21 years and older) per stateroom and includes beer, wine and spirits up to $9, soda selections, fresh squeezed and bottled juices, premium coffees and teas and non-premium bottled water. Upgrades to other beverage packages are available for an additional charge. Gratuities applies to two guests per stateroom and provides for prepaid stateroom attendant, waiter, assistant waiter and head waiter gratuities. 3rd and 4th guests receive 40 min. internet package, gratuities and non-alcoholic beverage package which can be upgraded to an alcohol package for a fee. Max. total baggage allowance of 20 kilos (44 lbs.) per person. Flights are economy class. Ports of call vary by itinerary.

This program is not combinable with any other offers. Space is subject to availability and change at time of booking. Please ask for details regarding terms and conditions concerning deposit, final payment and cancellation penalties. Restrictions apply. Celebrity Cruises reserves the right to correct any errors, inaccuracies or omissions and to change or update fares, fees and surcharges at any time without prior notice. © 2017 Celebrity Cruises, Inc. Ship’s Registry: Malta and Ecuador. All Rights Reserved.

By the members of the

By Hosting a

POW WOW At O’BRIEN PARK On Sat. July 22nd At 2 PM Bring a lawn chair

ALL ARE WELCOME! Info: 613-431-8289 Thank you for your support

ALGONQUINS’ “Bear Nation Drum & Dance Group” They will be your guide for this traditional First Nations Celebration Country Classics Rock and Roll by

Gaston Moreau from 3pm to 4pm

No Admission d ssio Fee Free Parking ng limited l space pace available ava Family Fries s food truck on-site

Funding provided by the Government of Ontario

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*MSRP - Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price, does not include freight but does include $100 air conditioning tax if applicable. Licence, insurance, registration, fees associated with filing at movable property registry/PPSA, administration fees, duties and taxes extra. Dealers are free to set individual prices.

See dealer for details. U.S. model shown. Image may not show the configurable options selected or available on the vehicle. Some colour options are available at extra cost and may only be available on select trims. 20% - Offer valid for a limited time only. Customers receive up to a 20% of MSRP cash credit towards the cash purchase of select 2017 models in dealer stock the longest. Not compatible with lease or finance purchases. Credit is tax exclusive and is calculated on vehicle MSRP, excluding any dealer-installed options. Conditions and limitations apply. See Dealer for full program details. For the latest information, visit us at <gmccanada.ca>, drop by your local <GMC Dealer> or call us at 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Applies to oldest 15% of dealer inventory as of July 1, 2017. Valid July 1 – 31, 2017 on cash purchases of eligible 2017 model year vehicles from dealer inventory. Actual credit value depends on model purchased. Models receiving a 15% cash credit of MSRP include: GMC Acadia, GMC Canyon, GMC Yukon and GMC Yukon XL. Models receiving a 20% cash credit of MSRP include: All Light Duty and Heavy Duty Sierra models, GMC Terrain. Models not eligible for this offer are: All 2016 MY and 2018 MY vehicles. Not compatible with special lease and finance rates. Credit is tax exclusive and is calculated on vehicle MSRP, excluding any dealer-installed options. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this cash credit which will result in higher effective cost of credit on their transaction. Dealer may sell for less. Offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. Void where prohibited. See dealer for details Onstar - Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Service plan required. Available 4G LTE with Wi-Fi hotspot requires WPA2 compatible mobile device and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T. Services vary by model, service plan, conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Vehicle must be started or in accessory mode to access Wi-Fi. ** Sierra 5-star Overall Vehicle Score applies to 1500 series vehicles. U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). 2 The 2-Year Scheduled LOF Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2017 MY GMC vehicle with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the Oil Life Monitoring System and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. 3 Whichever comes first, fully transferable.

Covers select powertrain components. See dealer for complete details. 4 Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Service plan required. Available 4G LTE with Wi-Fi hotspot requires WPA2 compatible mobile device and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T. Services vary by model, service plan, conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Vehicle must be started or in accessory mode to access Wi-Fi.

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