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The Cobden Fair was held on Aug. 25 to 27 at the fairgrounds in Cobden with tons of fun for the young and young at heart. One of the many attractions at the fair were the rides, of course, which were enjoyed by eight-year-old Ruby Dunn and her grandfather Barry Breen, 73 years young. The two were out on a sunny Saturday, Aug. 26. For more coverage of the Cobden Fair, see pages 2 and 13.

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The end of August means one thing, the fall fair season is upon us. Last weekend was the Cobden Fair with picture perfect weather.

The annual Shawville Fair, which is billed as “The Valley’s Most Family Friendly Fair” is gearing up over Labour Day weekend.

The Shawville Fair runs Aug. 31 to Sept. 4 On Sept. 1 Alex Rider and April Wine take the stage. Saturday, Sept. 2 sees Cory Marquardt and Cold Creek County and on Sunday, Sept. 3 Phil Denault and Dean Brody will perform.

The fair finishes off in a crashing format with the demolition derby on Monday, Sept. 4 at 12:30 p.m.

The tractor pull is set for Thursday, Aug. 31 at 7 p.m.

For more on the Shawville Fair visit: www.shawvillefair.ca See pages 7 and 41-47 for the Renfrew Mercury’s special section on the 163rd edition of the Renfrew Fair, which starts on Wednesday, Sept. 6.

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Construction to start on Plaunt Street with $1.1-million project increase Tiffany Lepack tiffany.lepack@metroland.com

Renfrew councillors were visibly upset as they discussed a $1.1 million increase for an upcoming construction project.

The Plaunt Street Phase II project (from Railway Avenue to dead-end of Plaunt Street North) was originally set to cost $2,047,271. However, after a detail design, addition of work on Munroe Avenue East, and only two tenders, the project has now come in at $3,161,752 or a difference of $1,114,480.

“I have a really hard time of swallowing a $1.1-million oversight,” said Coun.

Tom Sidney at the Aug. 22 meeting.

“We’ve got to get better and more accurate, I am getting really frustrated.”

Renfrew development and works director Mike Asselin explained to council they had done their due diligence and there are a number of factors that contributed to the increase: short time frame to construct, contractors are busy due to the poor weather, a limited number of bidders and the addition of work to be done on Munroe Avenue East.

“When the project was in the detail design stage, the designers found storm water connections that were diverted to the sanitary sewer. Proper design required the storm drainage from the road

be directed to a storm sewer, which required an outlet to be improved from Plaunt Street to the ravine at Legion Park,” explained Asselin.

Staff presented the committee numerous options, including not moving forward.

The basic repair was an additional cost of $300,000, however the public works committee felt if one side was being repaired, the other side should be repaired as well, which increased the cost to $450,000.

Sidney thought staff should have caught the Munroe issues earlier.

“It required the detail design phase to identify it, it was previously unknown to the town until the detail design phase identified the deficiency,” stressed Asselin.

Another reason for the late start of the project was the timing and conditions of two key grants that are helping to fund the project. The town received $517,331 from the federal Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF) and an additional $258,666 from the provincial CWWF in May. With this funding the project must be completed in March 2018 (60 per cent of the funds must be spent prior to this date, the town is eligible to apply for an extension in 2018).

Coun. Mike Coulas addressed the grant situation and some discussion to re-tender or put a pause on the project.

“If we turn this thing down our chance to be awarded (grant money) in the future becomes less because we turned this down,” said Coulas.

“We are between a rock and a hard place. It’s the cost of doing business, that’s the situation we are in. We can’t turn it down, it makes no sense to turn down three quarters of a million dollars.”

Both Mayor Don Eady and Sidney agreed the committee worked on this project.

“There was much discussion at the public works committee on this,” said Eady. “That is part of the game you play in this grant thing. I have to defend the public works committee as there was much discussion, every question asked here was asked at committee. I guess we could always say we could of done this … at the end of the day we are trying our best to handle it.”

Council approved, with Coun. Andrew Evans and Sidney opposing, awarding the contract to Bonnechere Excavating Inc. for the reconstruction of Plaunt Street Phase 2 at a cost of $2,946,754.

Pre-construction meetings have already occurred and construction will start the first week of September.

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The fair couple

Mr. and Miss Cobden Fair Jack Lynch and Lauren Yuke were on hand for the 4-H rabbit races handing out ribbons on Saturday, Aug. 26 at the Cobden Fair. For more fair photos see page 13.

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Paddles up

The Madawaska River Family Paddle hosted by the Bonnechere River Watershed Project, the Ottawa River Institute and the Township of McNab-Braeside through the 2017 Celebrate Our River paddle series, welcomed approximately 25 people to the Burnstown Beach for the event on Saturday, Aug. 26. Above are Burnstown residents Barry and Ruth Thomas in their kayaks.

McNab-Braeside Coun. Heather Lang and Andy Kalnins paddle down the river via canoe.

Kathy Lindsay, chair of the Bonnechere River Watershed Project, with her grandson MJ O’Reilly, gets ready to push off in their canoe flying the association’s flag proudly.

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Paper parking passes are still available for purchase at the Township Office, the Burnstown Beach, Waba Cottage Museum & Gardens, White Lake General and the Antrim Truck Stop (during operating hours).

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OPP arrest suspects Woman dies in White Lake road collision after foot chase Derek Dunn

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Police made arrests following a crime spree that stretched from Calabogie to Arnprior’s outer limits.

OPP from the Renfrew detachment were busy responding to two break-and-enters on the morning of Aug. 24.

One was in Calabogie, the other Admaston/Bromley.

“We responded to a third at 1:25 (p.m.) and interrupted the culprits on Calabogie Road in McNab/Braeside township,” said Const. Janice Sawbridge. “They fled in a white Mazda.”

A home was then broken into in the Pine Grove Road area just outside Arnprior.

A male and female fled on foot, Sawbridge said.

The car was recovered in a nearby ditch with damage to the passenger side. Several police vehicles descended on the scene, including the K-9 unit and emergency response team (whose members wear military fatigues).

“Two suspects were subsequently located and arrested in a bush area,” Sawbridge said.

They were not carrying guns, but OPP is investigating possible missing firearms from the break and enters.

They are waiting on a warrant to search the vehicle.

“We are really happy to say we arrested two people,” she said. “They are not from this area.”

The two are from Clarence Rockland, east of Ottawa, and await a bail hearing.

Woman hurt in ATV crash Tiffany Lepack tlepack@metroland.com

One woman is in stable condition after an ATV collision over the weekend.

Ontario Provincial Police responded to the call at approximately 5:50 p.m. on Aug. 26 on private property on Southside Way in the Township of Greater Madawaska. “I have no update at this time,” said Const. Janice Sawbridge on Aug. 28. “The only thing I can release is that it is a female operator. We are not releasing the name at this time.”

Sawbridge also noted there is no update on any related charges at this time. The woman was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries after the single ATV collision and was updated to stable on Aug. 27.

She was operating the ATV when she lost control and was ejected according to the police release.

Technical Collision Investigators are assisting with the investigation.

Man charged with weapons offences On Wednesday, Aug. 23 officers were conducting a RIDE Spot Check at Hwy. 132 near Riverview Drive in Admaston/Bromley. A male refused the demand to conduct field sobriety tests and was arrested. A search incident to the arrest resulted in officers seizing a loaded prohibited firearm, ammunition and drugs. A 27-year-old male of Renfrew was charged with: failing or refusing to provide a breath sample; possession of a schedule one substance - morphine; two counts of possession of a schedule two substance - cannabis resin; three counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon; carrying concealed weapon; occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm; Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a prohibited weapon; occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was ammunition; and possession of a loaded prohibited weapon.

The accused appeared in bail court in Pembroke on Aug. 24. Provincial Const. Sarah Darraugh led the investigation.

A woman died at the scene of a single motor vehicle collision on White Lake Road on Monday, Aug. 28.

The dark blue Ford Fusion was heading down toward Arnprior sometime before 6:25 a.m. The steep road curves at that point. The compact car crossed to the far side and slammed into a wooded area.

She was found dead at the scene. Initial information provided by OPP indicated she was thrown from the vehicle when in fact OPP discovered her, when they arrived on scene, near the vehicle.

OPP will not release her name before next of kin is notified; also until the coroner’s office, which leads the investigation, finishes its duties. Technical collision investigators are assisting.

White Lake Road remained closed Monday evening, with detours in place. Traffic from the village of White Lake was rerouted onto Highland Road toward Waba and Pakenham.

Kippen Road to Stewartville Road is another option. From Arnprior, traffic was directed to Robertson Line, again toward Pakenham.

Derek Dunn/Metroland OPP will provide updates A woman was killed during this single vehicle collision on White as more information becomes Lake Road. available.

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Renfrew Fair runs Sept. 6 to 10 with something for everyone Tiffany Lepack tlepack@metroland.com

The Renfrew Fair, without a doubt, is not only “the greatest fair in the Ottawa Valley since 1853,” but is the best fair around.

It is a tradition, a time to run into to family and friends in the grandstands while rocking out and having not one but most likely two bacon-on-a-bun sandwiches.

There truly is something magical about sitting on the large ferris wheel and appreciating the fair in all its glory and knowing all the hard work that goes into it.

Little eyes, some for the very first time, gaze at the lights and sounds of the rides, fish for a certain prize and devour cotton candy.

All year, exhibitors work passionately to prepare something for the exhibit hall, and a red or blue ribbon rewards them for all of their hard work.

And who can forget about the award-winning cattle and other

animals on display for farmers to appreciate and to pass on their knowledge to the next generation.

This year the 163rd Renfrew Fair runs from Sept. 6 to 10, with entertainment that appeals to numerous generations.

The gates open on Wednesday at 2 p.m., with the Exhibit Hall and Armouries and the rides by Carter Shows open at 5 p.m.

Family Day, free admission to children up to 16 years of age, is Sept. 7, the gates open at 9 a.m., the rides start at 2 p.m., the official opening is at 6:30 p.m. and ‘Whiskey Jack presents Stories and Songs of Stompin’ Tom’ at 8 p.m. on the grandstand.

Then on Friday, Sept. 8, the ever-popular heavy horse show featuring the North American Six-Horse Hitch Classic starts at 1 p.m. and the fair goes country with Valley boys Rainwater Whiskey and River Town Saints at 8 p.m. at the grandstand.

On Saturday, horse and cattle and 4-H shows start at 9 a.m., with the heavy horse show back

at 1 p.m., and that night Lighthouse performs at 8 p.m. on the grandstand.

The last day of the fair is Sunday, with gates opening at 9 a.m. and closing at 5 p.m. At 10:30 a.m. is the Ultimate Cowboy Obstacle Race.

View a detailed schedule of the fair online at www.renfrewfair.com/renfrew-fair-poster-2017.

Advance tickets are on sale until Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 2 p.m., for five admissions: $40, a savings of $10.

Cost to get into the fair is $10 for adults, children seven to 16, $5, and children under six, free.

Parking cars on the grounds will cost $5.

Advance ride vouchers are now on sale and can be purchased until Wednesday, Sept. 6, at 2 p.m. The vouchers are good for any one day at the fair for an unlimited ride bracelet, and cost $25 in advance and $35 at the fair.

For more information on the fair visit www.renfrewfair.com.

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The annual Demo Derby at the Renfrew Fair always draws a huge crowd. This year it is set for Wednesday, Sept. 6

Demo derby set for Sept. 6 Tiffany Lepack tlepack@metroland.com

It’s time to get crashing.

One of the most bashing, banging good times at the fair is back again.

A fall favourite, the annual demo derby is set for Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Renfrew Fair grandstand.

Entry forms can be picked up at the fair office Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. prior to the fair, but all applicants must register before Sept. 6.

Entry forms are available on a first come, first served basis until they run out.

GRAND ROUNDS Employer adds to volunteer support of ATS program Becoming a volunteer with RVH’s Addictions Treatment Services (ATS) was an easy choice for Marci Joyce. Being recognized for it by her employer is icing on the cake.

The Renfrew RBC Branch Manager was selected as a recipient of the bank’s Employee Volunteer Grant that recognizes employees by supporting the charity for which they volunteer.

“RBC is passionate about volunteering and helping our communities prosper. It’s one aspect of my job that gives me a lot of pride,” states Joyce.

“We have been fortunate to receive three donations from RBC/Marci—$500 each time,” says ATS Service Director Kim MacLeod, noting that Marci has been a valuable advisory committee member for the past 6 years.

“Her commitment to helping those who struggle with substance abuse or gambling issues is to be respected and honoured,” adds MacLeod.

Joyce shares that her involvement with ATS comes from a very personal place, having lost her father to a drug overdose when he was 37 and she was just 13.

“It’s something that impacts the rest of your life. I needed to find a way to get involved, to contribute in some way.”

While the program is funded by the Champlain LHIN, local support is key to help the ATS program promote awareness in the community.

“I want to keep building awareness, inclusivity, and acceptance for those struggling—as well as their loved ones, as they struggle too,” notes Joyce.

The funds received from RBC/Joyce have been used to advertise in the community in an attempt to educate people about the availability of ATS services, and connect with those who may benefit from them.

“We are so appreciative of Marci’s continued support and feel that her contributions have led to many people

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connecting with our service and getting the help required to improve the overall quality of their lives,” says MacLeod.

MacLeod and Joyce also co-facilitate a monthly support group in partnership with Parents’ Lifelines of Eastern Ontario for parents and caregivers of those suffering with mental health and/or addiction challenges.

“We are connecting with people in a way that they feel safe and know they are not alone, or judged. I don’t foresee me stopping my work with ATS anytime soon—there is still a lot more ground to cover,” concludes Joyce.

Julia Boudreau, RVH Vice President of Corporate Services, Marci Joyce, RBC Branch Manager, and Kim MacLeod, ATS Service Director.

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Canada should focus on its issues The events in Charlottesville, Virginia where a clash between white nationalists and counter protesters turned violent and deadly have exposed the racial divisions that still exist in the United States.

That such racism is still percolating in the United States is depressing, especially after the country elected its first black president in Barack Obama, seemingly closing in on the end of such racism. Then along came Donald Trump and suddenly racism has blossomed again in that society.

Racism seems so Neanderthal-like when it happens. But sometimes there is no rationale for human behaviour.

For instance, there’s lots of evidence of the health dangers from smoking. Yet people smoke. There’s much scientific evidence of the adverse impact of climate change on the world.

And yet some continue to deny its existence. So, we humans are a doubting bunch – move over, St. Thomas!

And yet, why does racism continue to hold such sway over us humans?

Before we Canadians get on some high horse on this matter, let us not forget our attitude towards Jews in pre-war decades, our treatment of Japanese Canadians in the Second World War and, most depressingly, our residential schools’

history and our treatment of indigenous peoples in general. We are far from innocent on this human rights/racism file.

We view ourselves as a nation that values equality and fair treatment of all. But while these attitudes can be legislated and preached, the challenge remains to wipe racism from the thoughts and actions of our society.

The United States, as the events in Charlottesville show, has not eliminated racism in that society. And we in Canada, given our current ineffective grappling with our indigenous legacy, find ourselves in a similar scenario.

Let the States worry about its situation, Hopefully its racism will be eliminated someday.

But for us, we should resolve our indigenous quandary.

Politicians continue to talk about the issue but we need action and we need it now!

Let’s get it resolved so that we can all go forward together as a true society that not only talks the talk but walks the walk when it comes to fairness and equality and universal respect for one and all.

We have seen in Charlottesville what happens when racism and bigotry are allowed to fester. That’s not the route that we as Canadians should travel. Rather, let’s get done what needs to be done and let’s get it done now.

Minimum wage increase is a common sense issue How much more evidence is needed?

To the editor;

I’m not sure what was more appalling about the recent editorial about minimum wage increases, the absence of math or the absence of basic economics.

First, if it’s the Canadian way to push a minimum wage increase of this magnitude on to every business in Canada then I must have missed the part about living in a democracy.

What hypocrisy. This newspaper uses boys and girls ages 10 to 13 to deliver its papers, and, at what, $2 maybe $3 per hour?

I’m guessing a new policy is in the works where older students are hired at $15 per hour to deliver papers and mileage paid as well, it’s the Canadian way right?

Newspapers all across the world have had to lay off thousands of employees because the bottom line of all business has to be met.

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But, your editorial states that it’s up to large and small businesses to ante up and pay more for unskilled labour. Ok, fine, and here’s where math and economics comes in. To a small business the addition of costs mean that either, the product they make has to go up, the amount of employees they have on payroll has to go down, or, the cost of business has to go down, and that would mean less advertising, less charitable donations, etc. You see, no business, small or large “absorbs” cost increases, that’s just a silly thing to say, consumers absorb costs increases, always have, always will.

The final issue I have with the editorial is, you fail to address the root cause of trying to live on minimum wage. Education. The education in this country and in this province fails our children.

Why are so many young people

working for minimum wage and not moving into better paying jobs?

The answer is education. The average welder in Ontario is 58 years old, a qualified welder should make $35 per hour, and this is the same for most trades.

Why are so many students attending Liberal arts schools when upon graduation they have absolutely very little skills to offer most businesses.

I agree that a fair wage is important to every Canadian, but, the answer is not increasing the minimum wage from 11$ to 15$ per hour.

The answer is for one political party to have the courage to offer up an answer to our abysmal education system and offer our children better choices. This is not a left or right issue, its a common sense issue.

Bill Griese Arnprior

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When Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant stood alone in the House of Commons to vote against the Paris Climate Accord, I thought she stood alone here in the Valley, but no, some people actually applauded her courage.

Courage, some might call it, but in reality it is ignorance. Her climate change denial is as ignorant as the U.S. president who claims it is a hoax perpetrated by the Chinese and Frank Scheer claims it is a hoax to fund poor countries.

Help, I think I am living in Cloud Cuckoo Land! How much more evidence is needed? BC salmon numbers are down for many reasons and one is the warmer water caused by increased CO2. The permafrost is melting, causing houses to sink and due to the organic nature of the ground, it catches

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fire and so do the houses. The ice shelves in Antarctica are splitting and breaking off. Islands all over the world will be under water if changes are not made.

Weather upheavals are happening throughout the world. Polar bears are starving because of the receding ice shelves.

This is a small sample of climate change as a result of global warming which is man-made due to our reliance on fossil fuels. We must all reduce our carbon footprints for the sake of our children and grandchildren and not let hysterical climate deniers ignore real modern science.

I understand they would all be welcome additions to the next Flat Earth Society meeting, that is, if they do not go too far and fall off the edge!

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Farm leaders send message to NAFTA negotiations on behalf of Canadian farmers Renfrew county National Farmers Union

Tim Tabbert, president of the Renfrew County National Farmers Union said as the first round of talks to renegotiate NAFTA have wound up, organizations from Canada, the U.S. and Mexico are concerned about the possible talks.

Despite repeated demands by civil society organizations in all three countries, the governments have refused to open talks to the public or to publish proposed negotiating texts.

All signs point to negotiations designed to increase agribusiness exports and corporate control over the food system, rather than to support fair and sustainable trade and farming systems.

Tabbert noted Jan Slomp, the president of the National Farmers Union (NFU), has recently reported that under NAFTA and its forerunner, the Canada-US FTA, farm

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input costs have gone up and inflation-adjusted commodity prices have dropped, yet the farmer’s share of the grocery dollar is smaller.

“We export more, but imports have increased faster, which means our share of our own domestic market is actually shrinking,” Slomp said.

Farms in Renfrew County are experiencing this same decline, Tabbert said.

Jim Goodman, a Wisconsin dairy farmer and member of the National Family Farm Coalition agreed.

“Federal and state governments and Land Grant Universities, at the behest of the dairy industry, have done all they can to encourage the U.S. dairy farmers to produce more milk, never questioning how much milk might be too much or how the subsequent cheap prices affect farmers.

“We cannot expect Canada, at the expense of their dairy farmers, to bail us out,” Good-

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He added: “Farmers, whether U.S. or Canadian, are nothing more than part of the machine to the industry and NAFTA. That’s the way free trade works.”

Tabbert added, the first round of talks in Washington concluded with a media statement.

“There is a great deal of work to be done in order to upgrade this NAFTA deal.”

The leaders of the NFU (Canada) and farm organizations from the US and Mexico continue to work to send a strong message, he said.

“The message is that the goal of the NAFTA deal should be to restore national sovereignty over food and farm policy to support local farming communities.

“The Canadian supply management is part of that farm policy and food sovereignty and must not be negotiated,” Tabbert concluded.

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Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on September 14, 2017, at the McNab/Braeside Township Office, 2508 Russett Drive, Arnprior Ontario.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the Township Office, 2508 Russett Drive, Arnprior.

Description of Lands: Roll No. 47 01 004 010 01976 0000; River Rd., Braeside; PIN 57304-0067 (LT); Lot 9, Plan 49M21, S/T Part 2, Plan 49R15153 in favour of the Municipal Corporation of the County of Renfrew as in RE3655; McNab/Braeside; File No. 16-08 Minimum Tender Amount: $9,356.72 Roll No. 47 01 004 010 01984 0000; River Rd., Braeside; PIN 57304-0068 (LT); Lot 10, Plan 49M21, McNab/Braeside; S/T easement in gross over Part 2 Plan 49R15745 as in RE47715; File No. 16-09 Minimum Tender Amount: $9,232.45

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Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST if applicable and the relevant land transfer tax.

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RVH

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Leading the way in rural telemedicine Anyone who has ever had to drive to the city for a doctor’s appointment knows all too well the burden associated with the journey. It’s taxing for both patients and their caregivers, costly, stressful, and time consuming.

Luckily for many patients in Renfrew and the surrounding area, access to a specialist is just a click away. With RVH’s telemedicine unit, many local patients are able to utilize services for pre-op, post-op and assessment care with their specialist right at RVH. Assisted by a nurse, patients meet “screen-to-screen” with their doctor. State-of-the-art equipment like a hand-held camera and telesteth allow specialists the ability to monitor patient heart and lung sounds, and mobility, view wounds and provide pre- and postoperative care without the patient ever leaving Renfrew.

“It’s an extremely convenient healthcare service here in our community,” says Anne McGregor-Prince, whose mother directly benefited from the telehealth services at RVH. “Mom could be assessed by her neurologist within a five-minute commute from her home. With the help of the nurse, Dr. Mendes could do the full assessment over video and we were in and out within fifteen minutes. What would have easily been a half- or full-day appointment in Ottawa was done within half an hour door-to-door.”

“The fact that telemedicine can make whatever journey a patient is going through a little easier is a very rewarding feeling,” states Nelly Bertrand, current Telemedicine Coordinator. “Bonnie Nolan (previous coordinator) worked very hard to make telemedicine at RVH what it is today, and it’s clear that her hard work has paid off for our patients.”

“In addition to the value for patients and families, our physicians and medical staff have the opportunity to take part in a variety of training sessions using this equipment,” states Kim Dick, Nursing Manager for ER and Clinics. “This is of tremendous value to us, as it allows us to stay in-house while accessing education.”

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August is wolf howl season Michael Runtz Nature’s Way

August is one of my favourite months for several reasons.

One is that by its end, the biting insects start disappearing.

Another is that the nights are deliciously cool and the days clear and bright. And last but not least, Algonquin wolves are howling.

Of course, wolves howl all year long. Howling is how wolves communicate not only to fellow pack members but also to other wolves. Howls are audible “no trespassing” signs that tell other wolves where property limits reside. Wolves howl to tell pack members their location, and to no doubt convey other information. Howling also seems to play a role in social bonding in a pack.

Why is August better for hearing wolves howl? One reason is that the night air is cooler and calm, and sound carries better under those conditions.

Another is that wolf packs take up residence then in “rendezvous sites.” At rendezvous sites pups are left to play and rest while adults go hunting. Pups howl a lot and do not discrimi-

nate between the howls of pack members and stray wolves or their impostors, and reply to either with equal enthusiasm. A rendezvous site (named for the reuniting of adults and pups at the site) can be used for days, weeks, or even months.

In August, because wolves reply readily to human howls and rendezvous sites are in use, Algonquin Park holds Public Wolf Howls, events in which attendees are taken out to hear Eastern Wolves reply to human howls. The Wolf Howls are world famous, with more than a thousand people taking part in one event. I used to take part in the Howls when I worked in Algonquin as a summer naturalist. Since 1993 I have conducted my own Howls in Bonnechere Provincial Park and in more recent years also at Achray in eastern Algonquin. Last weekend I held Wolf Howls in both parks, and had responses from wolves on both events.

Prior to the Howls I searched for wolves and had great success, locating three rendezvous sites, one situated along the shores of a remote beaver pond. After quietly sneaking

in prior to dawn and patiently waiting for an hour, I was rewarded by seeing an adult wolf stroll into view and howl. The wolf was wearing a radio transmitter, placed there by an OMNRF biologist. After a twohour wait the second day, three pups wandered into view and howled. I was silently ecstatic as my camera clicked away.

Another rendezvous site was located along the shores Michael Runtz of another beaver pond. This August is an excellent month for hearing Eastern Wolves howl in Algonquin Park, espeone, however, lacked any good cially pups like these.” vantage point for observation or photography. As I first snuck stealthily through the woods toward the pond, a wolf pup wandered within three metres of me, completely unaware of my presence. Unfortunately it was too close to photograph and vegetation blocked my view as it wandered away. The memory of its oversized head peeking through the Bracken ferns so close to me is one that will never fade away.

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That’s a wrap

The TD Summer Reading Club held its summer wrap up party on Aug. 23.

This year 202 youth participated in the reading board game and approximately 50 kids attended the end of the summer celebration. The final day focused on their Canada 150 theme with a parade outside with some of the kids dressed in red and white with provincial place cards.

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EMA LEE FASHIONS CELEBRATES FOURTEEN YEARS! BREAKING NEWS HOT OFF THE PRESS Ema lee Fashions is still opened and celebrating their fourteenth year!

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We are not ready to retire yet and our business etiquette would be to politely announce it to our many loyal customers old and new Everyone knows that the store is located seven kilometers north of Perth on Hwy 511 in the hamlet of Downtown Balderson. What people don’t know is why Ema Lee Fashions is not your typical everyday boutique. What makes it different? It’s the people! Here are a few examples: Fourteen years ago when we first opened Mr. and Mrs. Steve Clyne came into the store.

He brought his guitar, sat in the “husbands chair” and played and sang while his wife shopped. This still happens! Customers come in; looked puzzled and then I can hear them humming to the same tune that he is playing. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Clyne!

The late Miner Bell told me stories about the dances that took place in our building and how the nickelodeon machine would play “Irene Goodnight” over and over again.

Men come in with their wives and tell how they use to deliver to my store when it was George Myers General Store or worked here years ago making Cheese and collecting milk.

Others come in and within five minutes of talking, there is some kind of connection with history of family members that used to live in this beautiful area.

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A McDougal family use to own the store and their family members from Oshawa told the story about how scarlet fever hit. They had to close the store because people were afraid to go near them.

A McLaren family member from Alberta brought in framed photos and newspaper articles about their Grandmother Lillian Cameron being the first telephone operator in Balderson.

A gentleman by the name of Dalton Bradley dropped off two of his wives hats to add to my vintage hat collection. She had been a nurse at the Ottawa Civic Hospital. Then one day a customer came in and asked where did you get that hat? When I explained, she said that she had been with her mother the day that she had bought it and was pleased to see it on display. She was Mr. Bradley’s daughter.

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There has also been a lot of laughter at Ema Lee Fashions especially the days when the late Mrs. Ora Paul came in. Just when I was taking life too seriously or upset when someone tried to return a bathing suit at the end of the season, Ora actually helped me keep my act together. Thanks Ora. I’ve watched children grow up and come back to shop and show me their wedding or graduation pictures.

I’ve met 100-103 years old ladies full of spunk come in and buy their Birthday Party Bling. One of the told me ‘My dear it’s all in the attitude!

So we are not only celebrating fourteen years in business but celebrating the journey of meeting such wonderful, interesting caring people at Ema Lee Fashions. More Two customers from Perth than a ladies fashion store! heard that my grandson was very ill As many customers have said ‘if back in 2008. They placed his name on a prayer list across Canada and you can’t find something to wear the US. That was nine years ago. here you are not shopping.

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It was with some sense of loss that I noted the recent closing of Fraser’s, and Donohue’s businesses, as well as Imbleau’s before that. Although I’m new to town, having been here only 28 years, the business landscape has changed dramatically in that time.

When I moved to Renfrew in 1989 the town had Mitel, Lockwood’s Lumber, Renfrew bottling plant, Blue Bell (producing Wrangler jeans), Playtex, Westinghouse, Bargain Harold’s/BiWay, Quinn’s fabric store, and no chain stores by the highway. The west end had a mall, although the only growth seen there now are the weeds in the parking lot.

If you grew up here, you might be amazed to see all the items we have in the museum from those long-gone businesses. It’s remarkable how many of them once gave out mementoes with their names on them. In the museum you can see a 1977 Haramis restaurant pizza cutter, a Clan Lounge swizzle stick, a Wilfred’s Place matchbox, a McArthur’s Men’s Wear and Sports Shop ashtray, a Raglan’s Drug Store token worth 1 ¼ cents in merchandise with phone #139, a Douglas Moore’s soap dish, a Walford’s Druggists and Stationers 5 cent token, and a McElligott Travel Agency ashtray.

In the basement is an impressive collection of bottles from the Central Creamery (Renfrew was once known as the Creamery Town), the Renfrew Dairy, the Centreside Dairy, and the Renfrew Bottling Works. Beside them stands a considerable number of massive ceramic jugs, with such names as Barr and Wright Merchants, G.A. Ellis Wines and Liquors, D. Brennan Wine and Spirit Merchants, and E.F. Kelly Wines and Spirits plus a letter from 1910 by Kelly apologizing for a mix-up in one of his orders. It seemed the old timers in Renfrew enjoyed a drink now and then. Other bottles are from Davy and Clarke Chemists and Druggists, and S and J.H. Walford.

Near the bottles is a Wright Honey Co. Renfrew wooden box. Browsing through one of the many albums in the museum I came across a

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One of the most interesting items at the museum is a desk model icebox belonging to Alexander Barnett. photo of Mr. Wright himself, with his apiary, one of the largest in Ontario back then. It’s remarkable just how many industries and businesses the town has seen, such as manufacturing plants, woolen mills, flour mills, brick kilns, the munitions plant which apparently did a ‘booming’ business. All these companies have mementoes on display in the museum. There are Renfrew axe heads, a Renfrew Acorn Woodstove, and Renfrew Electric products. One of the most interesting items was a desk model icebox belonging to Alexander Barnett.

If you’re feeling nostalgic, and want to revisit some of those old ‘haunts’ drop into the museum, open 7 days a week, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. But don’t delay. The museum closes after Labour Day. And if you have any memorabilia or items from these former businesses that you might wish to donate to the McDougall Mill Museum, feel free to bring them in!

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Hailey Tanguay and Waylon Eve enjoy a trip on the merry-go-round at the Cobden Fair on Saturday, Aug. 26, left.

Below centre Kurt Bucholtz was named the Reserve Champion for calf and Tanner Bromley was awarded the Grand Champion with judge Justin Crowley. Bottom left: Katelyn Godin helps her daughter Briar at the fish pond. Right: Jorja Hummel with her calf during the champion calf class.

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Back to School & Fall RegiStRation

First day of school tough for both students and parents This year my son, John, starts his first day of school in Renfrew County.

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Honestly, I don’t think he knows what is coming.

He knows where his school is and every time we drive by, he says, “That’s going to be my school.”

We are working together to do everything possible to prepare him, including recognizing his name (he can spell it, too) and opening the tough lunch boxes.

But, you have to ask yourself: is it all really enough?

Kindergarten sure has changed since I went to school; all he can remember from the orientation is that he will get to play with iPads.

Please, let there be more than just iPads, right?

As we remind him to listen, share and say “please” and “thank you,” I ask myself: have I equipped him with the proper tools to succeed — not only in school, but in life?

He is a strong and resilient four-year-old, and it is probably more me than him who is really nervous.

Lunch time

I have been very stressed about what type of lunch kit to buy and send with him, as silly as that is.

I must admit, I have purchased three: one small, medium and large.

I have taught him how to open each and hope they all fit in his backpack.

I’m sure he hopes he finds the Batman lunch kit and not the plain blue kit, each labelled with his first and last name, as I hope he doesn’t lose it all the first week.

All I really hope is he eats a balanced meal and snacks during the day.

Look around

They say all you really need to know, you learned in kindergarten: share, play fair, don’t hit, put things back where you found them, clean up your own mess, don’t take things that are not yours, say sorry when you hurt someone, the golden rule, wash your hands, flush, dance/ play/work everyday and look.

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RCI set to host street party Sept. 5 Tiffany Lepack tlepack@metroland.com

Raiders, get ready to be welcomed to high school with a fun new event.

On Tuesday, Sept. 5, Renfrew Collegiate Institute (RCI) is holding a street party from 8 to 11 a.m., to celebrate the return of students for another school year.

“We chose to celebrate the starting of school and the return of our students this year.

“This is the first time we have planned an event like this.

“Our intention is to remove some of the anxiety that often accompanies returning to school,” said Terry Hughes, RCI principal, in an email. “School is a good thing for students, and we are throwing a party to let them know how happy we are to see them and to have school starting again.”

They also received approval from town council for the closure of Bonnechere Street South, between Cross Avenue and Renfrew Avenue West.

They were planning to visit their neighbours to inform them of music that will be played on outdoor speakers (at a reasonable volume, stated the memo to council) and inflatable structures on the front lawn.

RCI has a total student population of around 550, and they are welcoming more than 80

Grade 7 students.

Hughes said his favourite part of getting back to school is seeing the students again and meeting new ones.

“The challenge for me is finding ways to meet the diverse needs of all of our students, so they can benefit from all that our school has to offer,” said Hughes.

He said there have been a few minor renovations at RCI this year, as well as some new teachers and education staff hired.

“The most exciting change is our new students who will be in attendance.”

The Continuing Education Centre has moved into the RCI building.

“That required building a separate entrance and giving up some classroom space to them.

There were some renovations pertaining to that,” said Hughes.

He has a few words of advice for new and returning students.

“RCI offers so much to students.

“Students can pursue their interests in so many ways,” said Hughes.

“My advice is to join clubs or teams and get involved in school life as much as possible.”

RCI is located at 184 Bonnechere St. S. in Renfrew. For more information, visit: http://rci. rcdsb.on.ca.

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School starts at St. Joseph’s Catholic High School in Renfrew on Tuesday, Sept. 5.

St. Joe’s welcomes students for new year Tiffany Lepack tlepack@metroland.com

Jaguar pride is sure to be on display for the start of the 2017-18 school year.

St. Joseph’s Catholic High School principal Brennan Trainor says he is always excited for the start of school.

“It’s a time for starting over, to turn over a new leaf,” said Trainor.

“For others it is a continuation to make their way to a place after school.”

Each year SJHS starts things out with an assembly with a liturgy of the word, where Trainor addresses all grades and gives them a challenge based on a gospel message.

“One of the things for them to recognize is all of us are made in the image of Christ and that all of us would like to be treated with kindness, caring, inclusiveness and the golden rule — treat others how you would like to be treated,” said Trainor.

“It allows students to be unique individuals

and celebrate who they are.”

This year they’ll welcome 79 Grade 8 students and the returning students with an orientation barbecue on Aug. 31. In total, SJHS has 550 students from Grade 8 to 12.

With the increasing enrolment, they have added two more portables and have expanded some of their courses, such as foods/hospitality and digital/media arts.

Also new this year is a change in their charity of choice.

For the last two years they have raised more than $25,000 for Renfrew Victoria Hospital.

Starting this fall they will raise money for Hospice Renfrew.

“It makes it very organized and defined as to where the funds go and what we are raising money for,” said Trainor.

“We will also have someone from Hospice come and share with the students.”

The school is located at 835 First St. in Renfrew. For more information, visit: https://jagpride.net/

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Pride power

Photos by Sherry Haaima/Metroland

The Valley Pride basketball club hosted a successful clinic and fundraiser Aug. 23 in the Rona parking lot in Arnprior. Above, participants, who came from Arnprior, Renfrew and beyond, gather in a photo tribute to event sponsors.

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RegisTRATion The Arnprior Basketball Club - Valley Pride is excited to announce registration for the upcoming 2017/18 basketball season.

This year the club will have teams for boys from grade 3-8 (U10, U12, U14) and girls from grade 3-10 (U10, U12, U14, U16).

Registration will be held at the ADHS cafeteria on Monday Sept. 11 (6:30pm-8pm) and Wednesday Sept. 13 (6:30pm-8pm).

For more information please visit our website at http://www.valleypridebasketball.ca or contact Jody Moore at jodystubb jodystubby@sympatico.ca.

Anyone wishing to coach with the club is invited to contact Jody at the email provided.

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RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD The Continuing Education Department is now accepting registrations for the Adult High School starting September 5, 2017

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Maggie Kenny completes a drill, above. The Valley Pride club began six years ago with 14 kids and has grown to include more than 300 young basketball players. Registration will take place in the coming weeks.

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FCS launches new five-year strategic plan At the recent annual general meeting, Family and Children´s Services of Renfrew County (FCSRC) unveiled its new strategic plan that will direct the efforts of the agency over the next five years.

The action plan for 2017-2022 will focus on developing collaborative partnerships with community agencies to increase the availability and accessibility to quality care for children, youth and their families.

As a multi-service agency, FCSRC will also continue advancing its preventive and early intervention focused model that it introduced over the previous five years.

The executive director of FCSRC, Arijana Haramincic, described the new strategic plan as a “navigation map” that graphically depicted the plan’s three strategic directions: caring community, caring services, and caring culture.

The first strategic direction — caring community — will take advantage of synergies that will be developed through strengthening partnerships and optimizing communications with other agencies and organizations that also work for the well-being of families in the county.

“For example, we have successfully implemented this type of collaborative work with many organizations throughout Renfrew County.”, said Haramincic.

“The idea is to keep looking for different ways to increase availability, accessibility and quality of care so nobody is left behind.”

The second strategic direction — caring services — directly relates to the multiple services the agency provides to the community.

The executive director explained, “Our goal is to enhance the existing proactive, collaborative and flexible service delivery model that promotes early health and crisis prevention.

“The basic idea is to keep innovating by creating new programs dictated by community needs.

Our main goal is to help families be the best they can by empowering young parents to develop their skills.

Where intervention is necessary, we want to promote healing and create stability for the kids in our care”, said Haramincic.

Finally, within the third strategic direction — caring culture — the agency will strive to become an employerof-choice by cultivating a team-orientated work environment that values the achievements of all employees.

The strategic plan unveiling was preceded by a business meeting during which the agency tabled and the membership approved the 2016-2017 annual report.

David Studham, vice-chair of the board of directors and chair of the AGM, said that the agency’s 2016-17 fiscal year ended on a positive note with a significant financial surplus that will be used to fund more innovative programs and services.

“Everyone did an excellent job in carrying out the mission of the agency and the board wants to thank and congratulate them on a job well done”, said Studham. “Over the past five years, significant progress was made in achieving the agency’s strategic goals.

Among these achievements was the development of a supervision model, the upgrade and enhancement of current facilities and the construction of a new office in the Town of Renfrew.

In addition, a disaster recovery plan was developed, a staff succession plan was approved and staff training opportunities were enhanced.”

The highlight of the evening — and a vivid example of the agency fulfilling its mission — was the awarding of three Millennium Scholarships of $5,000 each to three deserving youth in care.

The scholarships will enable these youth to continue their education beyond high school at a college, university or technical school of their choice.

For further information, please contact: inquires@ fcsrenfrew.on.ca or call 613-735-6866.

The Family & Children’s Services of Renfrew County board of directors for the 2017-2018 term with the new strategic plan. From left are Laurie Benjamin (treasurer) , Mike Noon (secretary), Evelyn Swanson, Caroline Royer, Clifford Meness, Angel Graham, Bil Smith, and David Studham (vice-chair).

Missing are Steven Fiegen, Ivan Saari and Cindy Simpson (chair).

Submitted

RenfRew County CatholiC DistRiCt sChool BoaRD NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PASS A BY-LAW TO DESIGNATE 249 RAGLAN STREET SOUTH TO BE OF CULTURAL HERITAGE VALUE AND INTEREST PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 29, PART IV OF THE ONTARIO HERITAGE ACT (R.S.O. 1990, Chapter O.18) TAKE NOTICE that the Council of The Corporation of the Town of Renfrew intends to pass a bylaw under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 0.18, to designate the lands at 249 Raglan Street South (Lot 15 &16, Plan 3, Town of Renfrew ) as having cultural heritage value or interest.

The property located at 249 Raglan Street South (Lot 15 &16, Plan 3, Town of Renfrew ), also known as the Renfrew Post Office, has cultural heritage value or interest. The property is located midblock on the east side of Raglan Street South between Renfrew Avenue East and Prince Avenue East. It has physical/design value because it is a representative example of the Romanesque Rival Post Offices constructed by the Federal Office of Public Works under Chief Architect David Ewart. It is unique in its use of stone as a cladding material.

The 1956 addition, using the language of the International Moderne Style, is both sympathetic and secondary to the 1908 original structure in terms of its massing and the use of materials on its façade. The property has historical/associative value because it has direct associations with people and institution that are significant to the community. This includes: the Federal Office of Public Works under Chief Architect David Ewart, with Aaron Abel Wright, the Customs Service, and the Post Office (which has been a continuous tenant since the building’s opening in 1908). The property, notably the Post Office Building proper, demonstrates or reflects the work of several key architects and builders including: The Department of Public Works under Chief Architect David Ewart; Joseph Bourgue and Co. from Hull Quebec; architect John McNichol of Renfrew; M. Sullivan and Son Ltd of Arnprior; and Belcour and Blair Architects (supported by J. Klassen Consulting Engineer and Raymond C. Gaulther). The property has contextual value because the Renfrew Post Office Building is important in defining and maintaining the streetscape character of Raglan Street South. It is linked physically to Renfrew’s historic main street (Raglan Street South), it is visually a key part of the streetscape, and is historically linked to its surroundings. Its site was specifically chosen to serve as a terminal vista at the end of Renfrew Avenue West.

It is also a community landmark.

Additional information, including a full description of the statement of cultural heritage value or interest and heritage attributes is available upon request from the Town Clerk during regular business hours.

Any notice of objection, setting out the reason for objection and all relevant facts, must be served upon the Town Clerk within 30 days of the first publication of this Notice.

DATED at the Town of Renfrew this 31st day of August, 2017

Town Clerk Town of Renfrew

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PRoPosal foR snow ReMoVal/iCe ContRol anD sweePinG seRViCes thRee yeaR ContRaCt foR winteR 2017/18, 2018/19 anD 2019/20 VaRious loCations The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board invites qualified applicants to submit proposals for a three year contract for snow removal/ice control and sweeping services at each building location within Renfrew County.

Amprior

St. John XXIII Catholic School, 75 Edey St. St. Joseph’s Catholic School, 324 John St. N.

Barry’s Bay

St. John Bosco Catholic School, 99 Peter St.

Calabogie

St. Joseph’s Catholic School, 12629 Lanark Rd.

Chalk River Deep River

St. Anthony’s Catholic School, 2 McCarthy St. St. Mary’s OLGC Catholic School, 33110 Hwy. 17

Combermere

George Vanier Catholic School, 2782 Dafoe Rd.

Douglas

St. Michael’s Catholic School, 5346 Queen St. E.

Eganville

St. James Catholic School, 70 Wellington St.

Killaloe

St. Andrew’s Catholic School, 35 Cameron St.

Pembroke

Bishop Smith CHS, 362 Carmody St. Cathedral Catholic School, 200 Isabella St. Holy Name Catholic School, 299 First Ave. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School, 535 Irving St. Administration Office, 499 Pembroke St. W. Shop/Transportation/Warehouse, 999 Cecelia St.

Petawawa

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School, 22 Leeder Lane Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School, 19 Mohns Ave.

Westmeath

Our Lady of Grace Catholic School, 52 Grace St.

Proposals will be accepted by: Renfrew County Catholic District School Board 499 Pembroke Street West Pembroke, ON. K8A 5P1 Tel: 613-735-1031 until 2:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, September 6, 2017.

Documents may be picked up at the above location or request by email from Alison Shalla at ashalla@rccdsb.edu.on.ca The Owner reserves the right to accept an offer which is deemed most advantageous. The lowest or any offer will not necessarily be accepted.

Contracts will be subject to Ministry of Education approval.

Dave Howard Chairperson of the Board

Jaimie Perry Director of Education

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NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL EVALUATION REPORT Proposed Transfer of Provincial Land in Eastern Ontario As part of the Algonquin Land Claim process, the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has prepared a Draft Environmental Evaluation Report (EER) to assess the environmental effects of the proposed transfer of provincial land to Algonquins of Ontario ownership.

The proposed transfer of provincial lands is part of the Algonquin Land Claim Agreement-in-Principle approved in 2016, by Canada, Ontario and the Algonquins of Ontario. The transfer would occur following the approval of a final Settlement Agreement for the Algonquin Land Claim.

The project includes: Submitted

Donation for family counselling

The Renfrew County United Way recently presented $26,000 to the Robbie Dean Family Counselling Centre. On hand for the presentation are Jane Wood, board chair at the Robbie Dean Centre, Monique Yashinskie executive director Robbie Dean Centre and Patricia Lafreniere, regional director Renfrew County United Way. Robbie Dean Family Counselling also offers programs in different jurisdictions. In Renfrew on Tuesdays and Thursdays (Tuesdays is by appointment and Thursday is walk-in clinics) 291 Plaunt St. They offer crisis de escalation, safety planning, short term counselling, education, system navigation and referral, post suicide debriefing, grief and loss counseling. In Arnprior - by appointment (they use space in the high school if someone cannot make it to Renfrew). For more information on the counseling centre call 613-433-4231.

• The transfer of approximately, but not less than, 117,500 acres of provincial lands; • The transfer of associated assets (e.g. Ministry of Transportation (MTO) patrol yards, former ranger camps); and • Other activities such as amending boundary regulations for provincial parks (e.g., Foy Property Provincial Park).

The Draft EER assesses potential environmental effects and proposed mitigation measures of the proposed transfer of provincial lands in accordance with the requirements for Category C projects under the Algonquin Land Claim Declaration Order made under the Environmental Assessment Act. The Draft EER also includes proposed official plan designations and zoning which will apply after provincial lands are transferred into Algonquin ownership.

Public Open House Schedule

4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., at the following locations

Mattawa – September 20, 2017 Rodden Arena 450 Hurdman Street Mattawa, ON P0H 1V0

Perth – September 27, 2017 Code’s Mill on the Park 17 Wilson Street East Perth, ON K7H 1L3

Bancroft – October 4, 2017 Faraday Community Centre 13 Lower Faraday Road Bancroft, ON K0L 1C0

North Bay – September 21, 2017 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 445, 345 Lansdowne Avenue Callander, ON P0H 1H0

Ottawa – September 28, 2017 Royal Canadian Legion Montgomery Branch 351 330 Kent Street, Ottawa, ON K2P 2A6

Pembroke – October 5, 2017 Germania Club 15 Bennett Street Pembroke, ON K8A 3Y6

Kingston – September 26, 2017 Ambassador Hotel 1550 Princess Street Kingston, ON K7M 9E3

Whitney – October 3, 2017 Lester B. Smith Community Centre 32 Hay Creek Road Whitney, ON K0J 2M0

Toronto – October 11, 2017 Delta Toronto East Hotel 2035 Kennedy Road Scarborough, ON M1T 3G2

MNRF also invites comments from August 28, 2017 through October 17, 2017. All comments received during the notice period will be considered and a Final Environmental Evaluation Report will be prepared and released for final public inspection.

To obtain a copy of the Draft EER, provide comments or to view a list of all dates and locations for public open houses please visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/algonquin-land-claim-draft-environmental-evaluation-report or contact:

Food bank donation

Submitted

The Calabogie Food Bank received a shot-in-the-arm from local musician Peggy Williams. As a retired employee of Scotiabank, and active community volunteer, Williams applied for a grant from the Scotiabank Employee Volunteer Program and received a cheque for $1,000 to support the food bank. On hand for the presentation Pierre Desmarais, left to right, Judith Herweyer, newly elected president of the Calabogie Food Bank, Peggy Williams, and Pastor Bill Griffiths.

Williams and Desmarais, along with many other local musicians form the “People’s Collective” host Kitchen Party events on a regular basis. Their ‘pass the hat’ informal fundraising raises money to support the local food bank.

Ontario Information Centre Algonquin Land Claim 31 Riverside Drive Pembroke, ON K8A 8R6 tel: 1-844-276-9091 e-mail: eerfeedback@ontario.ca Comments and personal information concerning the proposed transfer of provincial lands to Algonquin ownership are collected to assist with decision-making and potential follow-up with individuals as required. The collection of information complies with Environmental Assessment Act requirements. Comments not constituting personal information as defined by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, may be shared with others as appropriate, including the proponent ministries (MNRF, MTO, Ministry of Infrastructure and Ministry of Northern Development and Mines) and may be included in documentation available for public review. Personal information will only be used / disclosed in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have questions regarding the collection, use or disclosure of your personal information, please contact the Ontario Information Centre (contact information above).

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RENFREW'S HISTORIC THEATRE -- TriniTy-ST. Andrew’S UniTed ChUrCh --

Friday, Sept 1 to thurSday, Sept 7 2017

291 Plaunt Street South, Renfrew, ON K7V 1N2 (ph) 613-432-2285 • (fx) 613-432-9744 Rev. Russell Wardell • Rev. Susan Tough Sunday Worship 10 a.m.

For all Ages • Wheelchair Accessible Website: http://www.tsarenfrew.ca

-- hebron ChriSTiAn reformed CommUniTy ChUrCh -431 Albert St. Rev. Daniel Meinema Sunday 10 a.m.

Worship Service – Nursery Available Sunday School During Service Everyone is welcome

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Summer reading club

On Aug. 10 Anne Raina visited the Admaston/Bromley Public Library and read two of her books Things That Go Where They Shouldn’t and The Kangaroo With the Wooden Shoe Book Two to the children on the last day of our Summer Reading Club. Anne Raina lives in Ottawa and has written three other books and many short stories.

-- The renfrew preSbyTeriAn ChUrCh -460 Raglan St. S. • 613-432-5452 Organist: Mrs. Elizabeth Brumm, H.B.Mus., A.R.CT.(2) SUNDAY WORSHIP - 10:00 a.m. - Nursery Care Available Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Wheelchair Accessibility • EVERYONE WELCOME If transportation required, call Church Office 613-432-5452 Tues-Fri 8 a.m.

------ ST. pAUl’S AngliCAn ChUrCh -----96 Argyle at Patrick Phone 613-432-3062 Reverend Mavis Bromlee incumbent and Reverend Carol Hotte associate incumbent. officespc@nrtco.net Holy Communion - Sunday’s at 10:30 a.m.

Children Activities

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------------ The SAlvATion Army -----------8 Argyle St. at Munroe Corps Officer/Pastor SUNDAY SERVICE 10 a.m.

Women’s Ministry • Men’s Ministry Bible Study • 613-432-7721 • All Are Welcome!

Township of Whitewater Region Physical Services Department

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431 Albert St. A non-denominational full Gospel Fellowship Rev. Bill McMillan • 613-432-6059 SUNDAYS @ 2:00 p.m.

Residents of the Township of Whitewater Region Mobile Hazardous Waste Event

----- CAlvAry penTeCoSTAl ChUrCh ----56 Wrangler Rd. (across from Canadian Tire) Pastor Peter Snow Sunday Worship @ 10 a.m.

All are welcome

----- SAinT JAmeS The greATer pAriSh ----23 Nelson St., Portage du Ford QC 819-647-5151 Roman Catholic

The Township of Whitewater Region will be conducting a mobile household hazardous waste disposal event for its residents on Saturday, September 16th, 2017 from 9:00AM – 1:00PM. The one day event will take place at the Municipal Public Works Garage, located at 2271 Mineview Road, Cobden.

For further information, contact: Steven Hodson, Supervisor of Solid Waste & Safety (613) 646-2282 or (613) 635-1517

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The Gillan sisters were recently at Scotiabank in Renfrew to receive a $5,000 donation to their Celebration of LIfe dance efforts - funds that will go the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation and Hospice Renfrew. From left are Valerie Kasaboski, Lona Logan-Scully, Nancy Rouselle, Alyssa, April and Amber Gillan, Judy Cobus and Helen McGregor of Hospice Renfrew and RVH’s Barb Desilets.

Sport Renfrew donation

Sport Renfrew representative Lou Belleville presents Lena Lambert $500 for outings for Bonnechere Manor residents and Malorey Lambert $500 for ringette.

Bridge club keeps growing in Renfrew 39 Renfrew Ave W., Suite 203, Renfrew, ON

MIKE NAGRODSKI

Thunderstorms, lightning, torrential downpours, threats of tornados; nothing prevents the Renfrew Bridge Club members showing up for their Wednesday afternoon game. Aug. 23 saw the number of players increase to 14-and-a-half tables. Considering the way the club is growing, it’s indeed fortunate that they’re located in a spacious room at Ma-Te-Way. As usual, there were some boards of interest. While the cards on Board 15 were passed out without play on five occasions, one intrepid North-South pair managed to eke a successful four-club contract, well-judged and played

by Ruth Grant and Mary McCann. Though Board 18 saw all the North-South pairs make 12 or 13 tricks, only four adventuresome pairs shrewdly bid the slam contract.

However, in typical Renfrew style, there was still great variety of thought, as the successful pairs demonstrated that a slam could be made in clubs, diamonds or no trump.

Congratulations to the Aug. 23 winners: North – South: 1: Irene Churchill - Sheila Perras 2: Arthur Ham - Phyllis Brennan 3: Dennis Brehm - Doug Gonu East – West: 1: Sandy Towner - Ian Towner 2: Bob Bouchard - Garry Irving 3: George Caldwell - Suzanne Caldwell

Band rehearsals begin The Valley Concert Band begins rehearsals on Sept. 7 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Arnprior Legion. The band rehearses every Thursday and plays various concerts throughout the year.

They perform all styles of music from marches to movie themes to pop tunes and

beyond. The band always welcomes new members and no audition required. All you need is an instrument, be able to read music and have a desire to share music with others while having lots of fun. For more info contact Vicki Luhta at 613623-1180.

INCOME PROPERTY FOR SALE IN RENFREW

4plex unit available within walking distance to downtown. Long term tenants, fully rented.

Please call 613-290-8669 for details.

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Sherri Cobus

Mike Coulas

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Real Estate Broker

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Allison Mulvihill

Scott Thompson

613-433-2880

613-570-8468

Sales Representative

allisonmulvihill@royallepage.ca

Sales Representative

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Catherine O’Neil Real Estate Broker

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332 ARTHUR AVE.

514 FORTINGTON ST.

Custom quality at its best! Newly renovated, 4bedrm home with upper terrace. Custom kitchen with granite counters, vaulted ceiling, sun tunnel skylight, 3 baths, living, sitting, den + family rooms! All composite decking with glass railings, deck + patio out back.

Large town lot, carport + garage To see pics go to: $385,000 MLS# 1075183 Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 www.sherricobusrealestate.ca

Built to high standards, this home is solid value! 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, all on one of Renfrew’s finest streets!

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

65 PLAUNT ST. N. • 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!

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

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

35 LAURAINE CRESENT 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!

$204,900 MLS# 1058991 Call Mike Coulas 613-432-0092

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60-62 ARGYLE ST. S • Duplex located c lose to downtown. 1 ½ Storey with large backyard.

• #60 has 3 bedrooms, Electric Heat, laminate flooring, fridge & stove.

• #62 is 2 bedrooms, gas furnace, unfinished lower level. Both sides have their own driveway.

614 FORTINGTON STREET • Spacious, brick split level home.

• 5 Bedrooms, 3 baths, garage & finished lower level.

• Natural gas & central air. Great location close to shopping, schools and quick easy access to Hwy #17.

$169,900 MLS# 1073713 Call Allison Mulvihill 613-433-2880

$215,000 MLS# 1042885 Call Cathy O’Neil 613-432-0073 or Gerry O’Neil 613-432-2333

423 MAYHEW STREET

528 SCHOOL HOUSE LANE

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67 MACDONALD ST. ARNPRIOR

848 CLIFFORD SIDE RD

Cute Cape Cod style home ~ in downtown Arnprior. Move-in ready with many updates!

3 bedrm, brand new 5pc bath, tons of character, faux fireplace, sunporch, fenced yard, insulated garage, and more!

57 ACRE FARM ~ Beautiful mixed bush with approx. 12 acres of field. Would make an ideal horse or hobby farm. Charming log house and barn with machine sheds. The grounds are meticulous. Private with no thru traffic. Put this one on your list! For drone pics go to

$235,000 MLS# 1064274 Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947

List Price: $525,000 MLS# 1074755 Call SherriMLS# Cobus1064710 613-432-1947 $145,000 www.sherricobusrealestate.ca Call Cathy O’Neil 613-432-0073

25 JENNIFER LANE • 2 + 1 Bedroom Mobile Home • Close to Renfrew, Ottawa River & Horton Community Center • Spacious, nice large lot, storage shed, appliances included, quick possession possible.

627 FORTINGTON ST.

$54,900 MLS# 1067846 Call Allison Mulvihill 613-433-2880

MLS# 1035828 Call Cathy or Gerry O’Neil 613-432-2333

www.sherricobus@royallepage.ca

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.

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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

kelly.derue@century21.ca

Charlene Riopelle

Real Estate Broker

Real Estate Representative

432-0041

dennis.yakaback@century21.ca

Vincent Johnston

Cell

Real Estate Representative

433-4082

Cell

charlene.riopelle@century21.ca

433-2254

vincent.johnston@century21.ca

Margaret Dubeau

Real Estate Representative Cell

433-1191

margaret.dubeau@century21.ca

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morris.eady@century21.ca

Kelly Derue

436 CamERON LaKE ROaD

580 RaGLaN STREET

SpECTACuLAR SuNSETS ON wATERFRONT w/ pRIVATE pOINT. 3 LEVELS, 3000 SQ.FT, pRISTINE ShORELINE REMINISCENT OF ALGONQuIN pARK MLS# 1073885

CENTuRY OLD ChARMER. 4 BEDROOMS, 3 BAThS MLS# 1075204

$289,900

$775,000

Margaret Dubeau: 613-433-1191

Tom Morel: 613-281-2745

3092 SCOTCh BUSh ROaD OVER 4 ACRES OF LAND, 370 FT OF BONNEChERE RIVER wATERFRONT. 2 BR MOBILE hOME. DRILLED wELL, INSTALLED SEpTIC MLS# 1065767

$139,900

Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681

INCOmE PROPERTY EIGhT 2 BDRM ApARTMENTS IN RENFREw. REASONABLE EXpENSES, EXCELLENT REVENuE. ROOM FOR GROwTh. pARKING wITh pLuG-IN FOR EACh ApT. MLS# 1050982 Call Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

432 EaRLY ROaD 1.07 ACRE BuILDING LOT, CLOSE TO hwY 417 FOR COMMuTERS MLS# 1068870

$45,000

Vincent Johnston: 613-433-2254

IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY

pRICE REDuCED

1280 SOUTh mCNaUGhTON ROaD

807 EIGhTh STREET END uNIT BuNGALOw IN A GREAT LOCATION! 3 BR, 2 BA, FINIShED BASEMENT. NATuRAL GAS & CENTRAL A/C MLS# 1070873

3 BR, 2 BA OPEN CONCEPT HOME. BRIGHT AND AIRY. COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS FINEST! MLS# 1073214

BEAUTIFUL 5 BR, 4 BA LOG HOME ON 5.3 ACRES OFFERS BREATHTAKING VIEWS OVER THE VALLEY. APPROX 3000 SQ FT ON MAIN LEVEL. MLS# 1069260

Vincent Johnston: 613-433-2254

Charlene Riopelle: 613-433-4082

Tom Morel: 613-281-2745

$209,900

$279,900

16 OLD FIRE TOWER ROaD

$399,900

431 DOmINION STREET

22 CRUISE LaNE

WELL RENOVATED 2 BR BUNGALOW WITH PARTIALLY FINISHED BASEMENT. NEW FLOORING, TRIM, DOORS, BATHROOM, KITCHEN, LIGHTING..

THE LIST GOES ON! GAS HEAT, C/A

FALL IS STILL BEAUTIFUL AT THE LAKE! 2 BR COTTAGE W/ ACCESS TO COLTON LAKE. INSTALLED SEPTIC, DRILLED WELL

$154,900

$89,000

MLS# 1040460

Dennis Yakaback: 613-432-0041

MLS# 1064497

Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681

pRICE REDuCED

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

25 LaKESIDE WaY

NEW PRICE

519 1014 COLERaINE GOShEN ROaD DRIVE

2 ADJOINING OTTAwA RIVER pROpERTIES hOuSE, COTTAGE & 2+ GARAGE MLS# 1064587

FOR ThE2LARGE FAMILY. BR,F.pLACE, 3 BA. wELL ThROuGhOuT. 2 BR, BA, F.A.G, A/C, 5GAS hOTupDATED wATER ON DEMAND. upDATED FuRNACE. upDATED DESLAuRIER A/C. FRESh pAINT ThROuGhOuT. hARDwOOD FLOORS, CERAMIC KITChEN, REAR DECK MLS# 1069265 1066328

Vincent Johnston: 613-433-2681

Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681

Margaret Dubeau: 613-433-1191

Call Morris Eady: 613-432-1830 Dennis Yakaback: 613-432-0041

$229,900

Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

OpEN hOuSE

2 BR BuNGALOw w/ DETAChED GARAGE/wORKShOp. LARGE COuNTRY LOT. EASY COMMuTE TO RENFREw, EGANVILLE OR pEMBROKE MLS# 1061895

33a & B OaKDaLE LaNE

huRDS LAKE wATERFRONT. MLS# 1028000

2525 OPEONGO ROaD

$147,900

$369,900 $329,900

397 ChaRLES STREET

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 12 P.M. – 2 P.M.

184 JOhN STREET N.

66 PLaUNT STREET

METICuLOuSLY RENOVATED 4 BR. hOME IN DOwNTOwN ARNpRIOR. ATTAChED 1 BR ApT. hEATED GARAGE w/ A/C & 2 pC BATh. NATuRAL GAS hEATING, wATER & A/C IN EACh uNIT. MLS# 1072768

2 BR END uNIT GARDEN hOME. wALKING DISTANCE TO DOwNTOwN. REAR DECK. GAS hEAT. CENTRAL AIR. upDATED ShINGLES

Your Host: Dennis Yakaback: 613-432-0041

1017B FRaSER ROaD

MLS# 1069299

$189,900

CONDITIONALLY SOLD

VINCE JOhNSTON Real Estate Representative Cell:

$499,900

433-2254

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9376 hIGhWaY 60

317 DOGWOOD TRaIL

MLS# 1068623

GREAT LOCATION! 3BR 1.5 BA BuNGALOw ON pRIVATE 1 ACRE LOT, MINuTES FROM EGANVILLE. MANY upDATES. 2 CAR GARAGE, ECONOMICAL wOOD/OIL COMBO FuRNACE. MLS# 1065387

STILL LOTS OF TIME TO ENJOY ThIS SEASON. RuSTIC COTTAGE ON MuSKRAT LAKE. SEpARATE SLEEp TRAILER INCLuDED IN pRICE

Morris Eady: 613-432-1830

Dennis Yakaback: 613-432-0041

Tom Morel: 613-281-2745

Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681

000 COUNTY ROaD 29

78 LORNE STREET

$389,000

SOLD

MARGARET DuBEAu Real Estate Representative

Cell: 613-433-1191

$216,900

SOLD

DENNIS YAKABACK Real Estate Broker Cell: 432-0041

$209,900

86 VIEWmOUNT DRIVE

SOLD VINCE JOhNSTON Real Estate Broker

Cell:

433-2254

MLS# 1064742

$139,900

On Duty This Weekend ChARLENE RIOpELLE Real Estate Representative Cell: 433-4082

I welcome your weekend call on any listed property

The Great Benjamins Circus comes to town Sept. 5 The Great Benjamins Circus is coming to town.

“We are a family of third generation circus performers originating out of Mexico and the United States,” says the company’s website. “Our circus is a one of a kind experience, featuring clowns, juggling, acrobats, daredevils, and much more! We pride ourselves in bringing to you

one of the oldest forms of live family entertainment.”

The show runs on Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 4:30 and again at 7 p.m. at Ma-Te-Way Park in Renfrew and on Monday, Sept. 4 at 4:30 and again at 7 p.m. at the Arnprior Fairgrounds in Arnprior. Tickets start at $10 and are available online at www.benjaminscircus.com .

FOR SALE - 94 OLD BRIDGE RD., OTTER LAKE - $295,000

Su Sa HO OP n. t., U EN ,S S S ep ep ES t. t. 2 3, & 13P M

Very well maintained 3 bedroom, four-season cottage (or home) with southern exposure on Hughes Lake. Attractively landscaped grounds with a large deck and stunning view of the lake, a gorgeous sunroom and walk-out basement. Five new appliances, HD satellite TV, high-speed internet and ADT security system. Many extras including 3 wood burning stoves and 3 heat pumps (heating and cooling).

Lesley Lancaster presents Patrick Burton, winner of this year’s Ottawa Valley Music Festival Scholarship, with his award at the first rehearsal for the Gala Celebration Concert. Patrick will be pursuing voice studies at McGill in the Fall.

Ottawa Valley Music Festival prepares for fall concert The first two rehearsals for the Ottawa Valley Music Festival (OVMF) Gala Celebration Concert were recently held at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church in Renfrew and were extremely successful.

It is shaping up to be a grand concert with the remainder of rehearsals in August and September in preparation for this not-to-be missed event. It is sure to be a sellout!

At one of the rehearsals, Patrick Burton, winner of this year’s OVMF scholarship, received his award. Patrick will be pursuing voice studies at McGill in the fall.

Saint John Chrysostom Church in Arnprior will once again be filled with the sounds of glorious music as the Ottawa Valley Music Festival presents a Gala Celebration Concert featuring the Ottawa Valley Music Festival Chorus, professional orchestra and soloists Cara Gilbertson, Danielle Vaillancourt, Kevin Meyers, Jean-Sebastien Kennedy and Jessica Belanger.

Mervin Fick will return as guest conductor for this premier event to help the Ottawa Valley Music Festival celebrate 25 years of beautiful musicmaking in the Ottawa Valley.

Mr. Fick brings with him more than 35 years of creative leadership as a choral conductor, vocal coach, voice teacher and clinician.

To learn more about our guest conductor please visit our website at

www.ottawavalleymusicfestival.ca.

The Gala Celebration Concert program will include Mozart’s Regina Coeli, Laudate Dominum, and Ave Verum Corpus along with Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass.

Our featured young performer will be Cameron Hunter, winner of this year’s Karl Fick Memorial Scholarship.

A Post-Concert Gala Dinner will be held following the concert at the Greenside Tavern, Sand Point Golf Course. Join us and celebrate OVMF’s Finale, meet our soloists, choristers, friends and supporters. Appetizers, dinner, dessert and coffee for $45 per person.

For reservations, please contact Greenside Tavern directly at 613-623-3234 and quote OVMF Gala Celebration. Reservation deadline is Sept. 6, 2017.

The Gala Celebration Concert will be presented Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017 at 3 p.m. in St. John Chrysostom Church, 295 Albert St., Arnprior. Tickets are $25 adult / $10 young adult (under 30) / $5 student (with ID) / 12 & under free.

Tickets will be available at the door and may also be purchased in advance in Renfrew at the Shoe Lounge, 260 Raglan St. S. and in Arnprior at the Arnprior Book Shop, 152 John St. N. or by contacting info@ottawavalleymusicfestival.ca.

CARLEN LAFLEUR, Real Estate Broker RE/MAX DIRECT INC., Gatineau Cell: 613-795-7718 Office: 819-684-1220

Teri Leech Sales Rep 613-433-6994

VALLEY WIDE REAL ESTATE BRokERAgE www.coldwellbankervalleywide.ca y

613-623-7303

Tyson Andress Sales Rep 613-570-4550

Donna Nych Broker 613-623-7303

4021B HIGHWAY 132

BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! LOTS OF LOTS TO CHOOSE FROM MLS

Address

Size

price

1032797

Calabogie Rd

3.66 acres

$59,900

1032812

Calabogie Rd

4.69 acres

$64,900

1032978

Calabogie Rd

22 acres

$109,900

1032971

Calabogie Rd

27 acres

$169,900

1045047

Merrickville Hwy 15

10 acres

$25,000

1051728

Mohrs Rd

1 acre

$49,900

1056160

26 Castleridge

Building Lot

$43,900

1056195

26 Castleridge

Building Lot

$39,000

1062718

Woodkilton

Building Lot

$49,900

1051692

Ivy Acres

1 acre

$49,900

1063695

292 Pensula

2 acres

$29,900

new 1065633

Calabogie Rd

1 acre

$35,000

Call Jenn for details

If You’re Planning On Listing Your Home or Cottage, Contact One Of Our Real Estate Representatives at 613-623-7303. $75,000

WATERFRONT LOTS ON THE KERR LINE 1.9 ACRES AND 1.5 ACRES $78,900.

Negotiable.

Call Donna Nych, Broker Coldwell Banker Valley Wide 613-867-4000

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

COTTAGE - $195,000 GreAT VALUe!

1676 ROUND LAKE RD

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

Fantastic 2 bed, 1 bath cottage with well and septic on Double Lot on the Bonnechere River, 5 min. by boat into Round Lake. This is a Great Deal! Check out the video on MLS# 1065269. Call Teri for details!

21 MAIN ST. COBDEN

PRIME LOCATION!

DUpLeX

new

$75,000 price

1179 JAMIESON LANE

Beautifully restored 3 bed, 2 bath, Victorian Home with attached 1 Bed, Rental Unit to help pay down the mortgage. Appliances included. $225,000 MLS# 1064392.

Call Teri for details.

Private 3 bed, 2 bath home close to Renfrew & Hwy 17. Features a 4 season sunroom with fantastic view, a finished basement with access from garage and a large workshop. This must be seen to be appreciated. MLS 1038792 with video of grounds. Call Teri

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330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew, K7V 1N3

613-432-7562

www.remaxrenfrew.com

Metro City Realty Ltd. (Renfrew) Brokerage A locally owned o Independent ndependent M Member Broker OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD - 2-4 P.M.

142 HARAMIS DR.

Proceed on Raglan St. South to Haramis Dr. – turn west on Haramis and follow to 142 – this is a brand new custom built bungalow – come and see it with us!

Call Helen at 432-0058.

JUSTED LIST

768 RAGLAN ST. S.

A raised ranch 3 bedroom bungalow with living room, dining room kitchen 4 pce bath laundry on main level and bedrooms – hardwood flooring and new tile – newer roof as well – lower level has a 3 pce bath and a family room and exercise room – it is meticulously kept – deck on the south side and fenced yard – interlock driveway - Call Helen at 432-0058 to view.

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

JUSTED LIST

Sales Representative

david@remaxrenfrew.com

JUSTED LIST

103 SIMPSON AvE.

3 bedroom solid brick bungalow – prime residential location – living room with hardwood flooring – dining area and kitchen (open concept) 4 pce bath – 3 bedrooms – finished basement – carport and detached single garage in the rear fenced yard – great workshop – paved drive. Call Helen to view this home at 432-0058.

BROKER

peter@remaxrenfrew.com

NEWNG LISTI

66 GINzA STREET, GRIffITH

Excellent family home for you and yours – lots of privacy -2 storey 3 bedroom home with 3 levels of living space 1 and ½ baths – laundry on main level – double car attached garage and extra large garage and workshop at the rear of the property – paved drive – well worth the drive to view this home. Call Helen at 432-0058 or Peter at 432-0319.

975 CENTENNIAL LAKE RD.

Over 465’ of frontage on Black Donald Lake in a calm bay. Lovely 3 bedroom home with heated pool and complete privacy. Paved drive with large heated garage and loft for extra space. Open concept living with wonderful views of lake. Absolute beautiful property. Call David today to view 613-40-2824. MLS# 1072914.

NEW E PRIC

NEW E PRIC

135 STEvENSON CRESCENT A sprawling 3 bedroom bungalow with space galore at this address – large living room and separate dining room with gas fireplace – family room with gas fireplace as well – fully finished basement – 2 car detached garage – 3 acres of land – do not miss seeing this one.

HELEN VINCENT

23 PROPER STREET, BRAESIDE $149,900 An excellent starter home or income property is here for you! Good curb appeal on corner lot. 3 bedrooms, living room, large dining room, kitchen and 4 pce bath on main level. Sunporch on east side, detached single garage on east side of property. Spacious yard for child play.

Call Helen to view at 432-0058.

4272 RIvER RD.

Located close to town with excellent waterfront. This 4 bedroom home is impressive! Many updates and excellent shoreline. Central A/C and open concept with wonderful views. MLS#1069838. Call David today to view 613-401-2824.

3058 BURNSTOWN RD., RENfREW

A great place to call home! 12 acres of land and a small lake at the rear for canoeing and kayaking. Two residences in one! Main house has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and excellent living area with wood fireplace in the living room. Income or granny accommodation on the north side is fully equipped with two porches and one bedroom, 4 pce bath, living room and kitchen. Detached garage and double attached garage – workshop as well.

Call Helen to view it at 432-0058.

136 ERINDALE AvE.

A unique purchase awaits you here – this home is “top drawer in everyway” – 4 bedroom 2 storey – 2 and ½ baths and 3 levels of living space – family room with gas fireplace – living room with newer hardwood flooring – kitchen and dining and family room all open concept – the pool area is outstanding in the way it is finished – privacy reigns – Call Helen at 432-0058 to view.

HUNTER GATE SUBDIvISION – SO MUCH ACTIvITY IN THIS LOCATION AND THE MANOR ESTATES Off RAGLAN ST. SOUTH AS WELL - CHECK OUT PHASE 4 AD TOO!

57 OTTERIDGE AvE.

Construction is underway at this location for this 3 bedroom custom built bungalow – you will love the floor plans and design – 3 bedrooms – 2 baths – laundry on main level – all the bells and whistles!!

712 HALL AvE.

An excellent well constructed 3 bedroom custom bungalow – under construction folks but it will not be long until you can move in! 2 baths – spacious interior – laundry on main level – full basement – spacious deck at the rear overlooking the meadow –

148 HARAMIS DR. – MANOR ESTATES SUBDIvISION

A 4 bedroom custom built raised ranch is under construction at this address – an amazing view of our Town of Renfrew from this location – 3 BATHS – LAUNDRY ON MAIN LEVEL – ALL OPEN CONCEPT FOR LIVING ROOM AND DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN – WILL BE BEAUTIFULLY COMPLETED

704 HALL AvE.

Construction is moving right along at this address and soon this home will be complete. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and laundry on main level. Deck at the rear. Overlooks the meadow. Call Helen for floor plans and design at 432-0058.

708 HALL AvE.

Ready for occupancy and fully completed – deluxe in every way – 3 bedrooms – 2 baths – laundry on main level – granite countertops – gas fireplace and central air – garage door openers - covered deck at the rear – large master and ensuite – all fully warrantied.

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

2 OPEN HOUSES 61 Otteridge Ave - Hunter Gate Subdivision

36 REKOWSKI RD., HALEY STATION

542 PINNACLE ROAD

A 89 acre farm for you is at this address! Bush and tillable land available plus some barns and storage.

A cabin is situated on the property presently.

Close to town and year round excellent access.

Call Helen at 432-0058.

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D L O S

Saturday, September 2 • 2-4PM & Wednesday, September 6 • 6:30 - 8:30PM

Your Host: Helen vincent 613-432-0058

A quiet location for this meticulously kept brick bungalow.

2 bedrooms on main level plus laundry, sunken living room, separate dining room and kitchen. Outstanding sunporch at the rear, 3 season. Double car garage, deck at rear, finished basement and propane stove. Call Helen at 432-0058 or Ross at 433-1133.

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.

Gas iron made Mother hot under the collar It wasn’t like every other Saturday morning. Mother had loaded the Model T the night before for all her door-todoor deliveries in Renfrew that she did every week.

But that Saturday was different. Mrs. Stewart, (we called her the ‘rich Mrs. Stewart’) had also ordered two dozen of Mother’s sticky buns with her usual order of eggs, butter and one fat chicken.

That meant I would have to help Mother take the order to the kitchen door, and I’d get another peek into the kitchen, which was almost as big as our whole house!

Mother rapped gently, and the door was opened by Mrs. Stewart herself, and I could see she was ironing.

But it wasn’t like our ironing board on the farm that she was using.

This board had its own legs, not like ours, which was really only a rough board, wrapped in flannelette sheets, and when used was put on the backs of two chairs.

And the irons had to be heated on the hot elements of our cook stove before you could use them.

But Mrs. Stewart’s iron sure was different. It had a bulb affair at one end, and what looked like a pipe going upwards.

“This is a brand new type of iron, Mrs. Haneman,” Mrs. Stewart said when she saw us looking at it.

“It heats with gas.” She looked as proud as punch, as if she had just discovered gold!

“And it heats very quickly ... far quicker than the electric plugin I can tell you.”

She propped it on its end, and I could hear it sizzle, and steam came out onto the damp and starched doily she was ironing.

Mrs. Stewart made some comment that Mother should have a gas iron, since she was pretty sure we had no electricity on the farm, and it would sure beat heating the flat irons on the cook stove.

Mother already had her money in her purse, her hand on the doorknob, and was push-

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ing me out to get out of that house alive, onto the and she was sure that one day street. we’d read in the Renfrew MerI t cury about a gas iron explosion Saturday, September 2 seemed all at one of the richest houses in 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. she was in- Renfrew!

Your Host: Dennis terested in Yakaback: 613-432-0041 was getting Interested in an electronic MARY COOK far away version of Mary’s books? Go from Mrs. to www.smashwords.com and Eady Realty, Inc. Stewart’s swanky house with type MaryRCook for e-book the gas iron, and as fast as pos- purchase details, or if you would 397 cHarLes sTreeT sible. like a hard copy, please contact She plopped into the Model Mary at wick2@sympatico.ca.

T, let out a big sigh and then put her head down on the steering wheel.

“Whew,” she said, as if she had just been relieved of some heavy load.

“Whew,” she said again.

I dared to ask her what all the fuss was about.

“Did you see that iron?

“Well, let me tell you about a gas iron my friend Rosy had in her New York apartment. It looked just like that one too.”

Mother was breathing hard, as if the memory was causing her pain.

“The first time Rosy used it, she called me in from next door to see this new invention.

“Well! It hissed, it sputtered, and the blue smoke came out of it, and then there was this big puff.

“It hit the ceiling, taking Rosie’s husband’s best white shirt with it, and there was a hole in the ceiling as big as a pumpkin.”

Mother took a hanky out of her purse and wiped her forehead.

The memory almost too much for her.

“No thank you. I’ll stick with the flat irons I heat on the cook stove until we get electricity.”

And I knew that wasn’t going to happen any time soon.

Mother started the car, driving away from the curb and headed down to the main street.

She was still running down the gas iron Call Helen Vincent when we hit the Northans & det details.

For Plans cote Side Road a couple hours later.

She said we were lucky

Mary Cook’s Memories

Saturday, September 2 2-4PM & Wednesday, September 6 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Your Host: Helen Vincent 613-432-0058

Saturday, Sept. 2 1-3 pm Your Host: Ross Peever 613-433-1133

Sun., Sept. 3 2 pm - 4 pm Helen Vincent 613-432-0058

Sat., Sept. 2 & Sun., Sept. 3 1 pm - 3 pm CARLEN LAFLEUR, Real Estate Broker Cell: 613-795-7718 Office: 819-684-1220

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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

OPEN HOUSE

SATURDAy, SEPTEMbER 2 1-3PM

NEW PRICE

62 DURACK LINE

One of kind 2 storey stone home.Large addition built in 2006,open concept kitchen,living room with large stone fireplace and marble floors, 1 4 piece bathroom off the family room leads to grand master bedroom. 2nd floor has 4 bedrooms, laundry room, plus 1 4 piece bathroom. Basement consists of large rec room, 1 4 piece bathroom and furnace room.

Home is heated with propane plus newer outdoor wood furnace. Several out buildings, new drilled well and septic system. MLS# 1049643. Call Ross 613-433-1133

NEW LISTING

975 CENTENNIAL LAKE RD.

Over 465’ of frontage on Black Donald Lake in a calm bay. Lovely 3 bedroom home with heated pool and complete privacy. Paved drive with large heated garage and loft for extra space. Open concept living with wonderful views of lake. Absolute beautiful property. Call Peter today to view 613-432-0319. MLS# 1072914.

NEW LISTING

D L SO

41 BONNECHERE ST. N.

2 storey, brick home in excellent state of repair. Eat in kit, DR, LR, mostly hardwood flooring. 2nd floor 4 bdr, 1-4pc bath, full basement, Gas heat, newer remodeled 1 1/2 car detached garage, new windows, large parking area. Must See. Call Ross 613-433-1133.

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.

PETER VINCENT

613-433-1133

613-432-0319

ross@

peter@

Sales Rep

Broker

remaxrenfrew.com

JUST LISTED

JUST LISTED

D L SO

66 GINzA STREET, GRIFFITH

A terrific family home tucked in the pines!!!! 2 storey 3 bedroom home with 3 levels of living finished for you! 2 baths, laundry on main level, great interior design for easy family living on almost an acre of land. Attached 2 car garage and detached extra spacious garage at the rear plus storage.

Paved drive. It is worth the drive! A wonderful community to call home.

Call Helen at 432-0058 or Peter at 432-0319.

FRONT ON THE MADAwASKA RIVER

NEW PRICE

ROSS PEEVER

35 wILSON ST. Asking $223,900 for this immaculate 2+1 solid brick bedroom home with attached garage, 3 season room, private rear yard.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

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JUST LISTED

D L SO

801 EIGHTH ST.

Asking $179,900 for this well cared for 3 BR end unit with 2 baths, extra wide driveway.

Call Peter 613-432-0319.

FOR RENT

ExCELLENT FISHING!

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.

MCLEAN STREET Renting for $1,100 a month + utilities, 3 BR, 2 bath well caredforhomewith4appliances,largerearyard,twodecks.

Call Peter for details at 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.

HOME PLUS COTTAGE NEW PRICE

45 CHARRON LANE - MOTIVATED SELLER!

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 en-suite 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.

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.

1150 CONSTANT LAKE RD, EGANVILLE

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.

2830 BURNSTOwN ROAD

3 bedroom home on one acre lot. Bright interior with a spacious living room, sized kitchen and main floor laundry. insulated garage. MLS# 1073470. Asking Call Peter Vincent 613-432-031

and open generous Attached $139,900.

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 very good state of repair. Building is vinyl sided, and has a paved parking lot out front. If you are looking for that opportunity to own some real-estate and make some good income on the side,this is a must see!!

MLS# 1043168. Call Ross 613-433-1133.

42 DEERFIELD DR.

Asking $399,900 for this immaculate 3 BR home with in-law suite and private entrance, Mature treed lot, hardwood floors.

Call Peter 613-432-0319.

00 CLYDE FORKS RD, LANARK HIGHLANDS

Beautiful waterfront lot, looking onto the lake, older stone foundation already on the property.

Property is fully severed with survey on file.

MLS# 1058968. Asking $35,000.

Ross Peever 613-433-1133

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.

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

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278 DOMBROSKIE RD, HALEY STATION 52 acres, approx 44 tillable, land will be seeded this year.

Land is light clay soil, approx 8 acres of bush, creek, rough pasture. Approximately 1500’ located along Highway 17.

Property has many possibilities.

MLS# 1051621. Asking $169,000

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.

521 HOwARD ST., FORESTER’S FALLS

2 storey brick home, features included separate kitchen, living room, dining room, and office. Plus laundry room with 3 piece bath. Second floor has 3 bedrooms and 1-4 piece bath. Enclosed insulated front porch and partial basement. Large shed with a loft located at the back of the property. Large lot 66 x 264 with a paved driveway. Great starter home with many more features. MLS# 1069518.

Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

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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

105 HARAMIS

Asking $49,900 for one of the last building lots in desirable Manor Estates.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

HwY 132, ADMASTON Quality building lot located approx 6 miles from Renfrew, 326 feet of road frontage. 5.98 acres in total, totally treed lot on paved road. Shared entrance with adjourning lot.

All surveyed and severed.

MLS#1054148. Asking $45,000.

Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133

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Photos by Sherry Haaima/Metroland

Sens-ational visit

Greater Madawaska Public Library hosted a special visitor Aug. 17 - Calabogie resident and Ottawa Senator Mike Blunden was on hand to listen to a hockey story and provide some input and complete a craft with the young storytime participants. Blunden, who played for Team Canada and won the World Junior Championships in 2006, had his ring and gold medal with him. Above, Tommy and his sister Abby Briscoe enjoy a photo op with the hockey player. Left, summer student Kassandra Mulvihill reads to the group.

Blunden was also in Renfrew Aug. 23 as part of the Sens Hometown Tour.

Kazoku Jiu-Jitsu

Established Martial Arts School for over 15 years!

Renfrew Skating Club

Registration Dates Wednesday, September 13th 6:30pm - 8pm Saturday, September 23rd 10:30am - 12pm All registration dates will be held at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre - Lobby Membership fees for the 2017-2018 skating season CanSkate ages 3 and up 1 hour for 21 weeks ................................$295.00 Advanced CanSkate 2 hours for 21 weeks ......................................$450.00 Intermediate 2.5 hours for 21 weeks .................................................$450.00 Senior (private lessons) 5 hours for 21 weeks ................................$450.00 All Prices Include HST A late registration fee will apply after October 1st CanPowerSkating and Adult Skating lessons offered this year based on availability and interest.

For more information, please send an e-mail to renfrewfigureskatingclub@gmail.com www.renfrewskatingclub.ca or visit us on our Facebook Page.

Funding is available to some families through the Jumpstart program (pending approval) at http://jumpstart.canadiantire.ca

Please, join Food Banks Canada and help feed your neighbours today This family of kittens is now in a foster home; they were abandon and found left alone in an apartment with no food or water. The mother, Lily, is a beautiful cat and takes wonderful care of her four kittens. This is a picture of Lily and CiCi. Lily is approximately 11 months old and CiCi is approximately 10 weeks old. Both enjoy hanging out at their foster family’s house until they are adopted in the weeks to come. All are litter trained and shots up to date.

Meet Missy; she is white with beige ears and blue eyes she loves to be cuddled. She loves playing with her 3 siblings but also loves to be cuddled. Missy is the smallest of the litter, but that doesn’t slow her down. She is playful, litter trained and affectionate.

Missy’s shots are up to date. She is purrrfect!

Meet Smokey, Duncan and CiCi these adorable kittens will be ready for adoption sometime in September.

They all deserve a forever home with a kind and loving family. The mother and her kittens have all been vetted and will be spayed/neutered. Please visit our Facebook page to see more posts and you can also email us at valleyanimalrescue@hotmail.com for more information.

Also a big thank you to Empties for Paws in Renfrew for helping raise money for Valley Animal Rescue. Donate your empties and save a furry life.

Drop off in Renfrew is Mill Music.Thanks Renfrew you are pawsome!

Donations can be made by email transfer to valleyanimalrescue@hotmail.com valley or through Canada Helps.

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Looking for an activity for the whole family to enjoy?

Self-defense available for all ages and skill levels!

Fall session beginning September 11th and 12th First 30 people get a FREE introductory class Monday evenings at the Arnprior Curling Club Tuesday evenings at the Renfrew Recreation Center Kids Class 6pm – 7pm Adult Class 7pm – 8:30pm *Family discounts available!

Phone or text: Cheri at 613-281-0956 or Rob at 613-570-1775 www.kazokudojo.ca

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Certified Yoga Instructor with Y.N.O.C. Certified Prenatal Yoga (Mary Deslaurier)

CLASSES START TUES., SEPTEMBER 12 for 12 weeks.

PLEASE CALL 432-4047 TO REGISTER OR LEAVE MESSAGE EXT. #1 MARY’S YOGA TUESDAY

INTERMEDIATE — 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.

BEGINNER — 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. — 7:05 – 8:05 p.m.

WEDNESDAY

GENTLE YOGA — 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. & 10:35 - 11:35 a.m.

ADVANCED — 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

BEGINNER — 7:05 - 8:05 p.m.

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GENTLE YOGA — 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. (FULL) ADVANCED — 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

BEGINNER — 7:05 - 8:05 p.m.

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Great conditions: RGC Kevin Sebulski General manager, Renfrew Golf Club

Thank you to everyone who has played Renfrew Golf Club (RGC) recently and for the great comments about our golf course conditions. Our golf course team, led by superintendent Dave Wilson, has been working non-stop to maintain this fantastic golf course. As we’ve said many times, RGC can take all the rain Mother Nature can throw at us. We’re sand-based and all of our elevation changes ensure water runs off our golf course. If you haven’t played RGC yet this season, you’re missing something special.

Both our ladies and men’s rec leagues are midway through their two-week block so we’ll have results next week. A reminder, ladies rec closing day is Sunday Sept.

24 and men’s rec closing day is Saturday Sept. 30.

Unfortunately our ladies day on Aug. 22 was rained out so we have no results to report.

But, we did get in our men’s day on Thursday and to switch it up, we’ll start with super senior and end with A flight. In super senior, Don Eady showed he’s getting ready for the RBC PGA Scramble Regional Finals on Sept. 5 by winning the week with 22.5 points. Dave Cummings was second with 21 and Brian Francis was third with 20.5.

In C flight, Harry Luth had the high score of the week with 24 points with both Paul Papousek and Brad Sammon tying for second. In B Flight, the ol’ wiley vet Fergus Wrinn was able to hold off Keith Brydges by a point with Chris Graham third. And finally in A Flight, Rob Warren continued his winning ways, winning the day by four points over Kip Mulvihill and by five over Hessel Vandervelde.

Just a reminder RGC is proud to once again host the 24th annual Laurel Rafuse Memorial Golf Tournament on Sunday Sept. 17. Laurel had a passion for working with children and youth with disabilities and was devoted to organizations such as the Children’s Outreach Summer School and Camp, where she worked with children, and to Community Living Renfrew County South which supports camp programs for children and youth.

Marilyn and Ned Rafuse established the Laurel Rafuse Memorial Golf Tournament so that the summer camp program for children and youth with disabilities could flourish in her honour. Over the last 23 years, the Laurel Rafuse Memorial Golf Tournament has raised over $200,000 and has been able to expand from summer camp to also include a March break camp. For information on this year’s tournament, please contact Ann or Jennifer at Community Living at 613-432-6763.

Finally, our 2018 membership rates are now online.

Visit our website renfrewgolf.com for more details

CCHL2 pre-season results 2016-2017

Tiffany Lepack tlepack@metroland.com

613-570-8262

We are looking for new leaders for all groups!

Please consider volunteering, leaders children will receive a discount on registration fees!

The Central Canada Hockey Tier 2 League is skating into the new year with a number of pre-season games.

On Aug. 24 the Arnprior Packers fell to the Ottawa West Golden Knights 5-3 on the road. On Aug. 27 the Packers easily defeated the Knights 7-1 at home.

On Aug. 26 the Renfrew Timberwolves defeated the Richmond Royals 2-1 at home and the next day the Wolves lost to the Royals 6-3 in Beckwith.

Coming up this week the Packers are on the road as they visit the Carleton Place Jr. Canadians on Sept. 1 at 7 p.m.

Also on Sept. 1 the Whitewater Kings travel to Renfrew to face the Wolves Friday night at 8 p.m.

On Sunday, Sept. 3 the Kings and the Wolves face off in Pembroke at 7 p.m. and the Packers are back in Carleton Place for a 2 p.m. rematch.

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Jarod Croghan, (new 2017 Dragonfly member) holding his lucky ball on Aug. 23. Reason for the big smile is that Croghan had his first ever hole in one on the 18th hole.

Congrats!

Submitted

Dragonfly hosts Ottawa Sun Scramble Bill Rainboth General manager, Dragonfly Golf Links

League play resumed on Monday night with Enright Tree Service “chopping down” the field — sawing off the Bunker Busters and Riopelle Painting by one shot.

Closest to the pin winners were Colin Schwartz on No. 13, and Mike Riopelle on No. 18. Tuesday was a violent day for weather.

During the day Dragonfly was hosting the first round of the Ottawa Sun Scramble, Absolute Comedy division.

Despite being called off the course twice due to thunderstorms and heavy downpours, 112 golfers from around the Ottawa area managed to complete their rounds.

The conclusion of this event led into the beginning of Tuesday night men’s league. Some teams took the night off for fear of getting wet feet.

Those who played were “shocked into submission ” by the team from Valley Automation and Controls, who were crowned the overall winners. Doug Pilgrim was closest to the pin on

No. 5, and Dustin Zohr was closest on No. 7.

A full field returned for play on Wednesday night where Mackenzie Motors drove through the A flight teams, and Valley Ventilation blew away the B flight teams with the lowest net score of the week. Closest to the pin winners were Tim Lemoyre on No. 13, and Alex Holmes was closest on No. 18.

On Thursday, cooler temperatures could not chill some great golf from our ladies league.

Sharp shooters on this night were Gail Keyes and Megan Lewis who were both closest to the pin. We Be Clubbin “thumped” their way to win A flight.

Team Seriously (?) were dead serious about winning B flight, and the Tee Time Girls won the tie breaker with the Garden Lake Loonies to win C flight.

Hard to believe that by the time you read this article we will almost be through August. School will start the next week, and the Renfrew Fair is the week after that. The year 2017 will be remembered by many as the year we never really had a summer. Here’s hoping for a long, and warm fall golf season!

ARNPRIOR AG SOCIETY FAIRGROUNDS

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HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

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1. Sexual cells of fungi 5. Communication device 10. Consumers 12. Kindness 14. Argentina’s capital 16. Spanish be 18. Ad __: done for a specific purpose 19. Fiddler crabs 20. Type of wrap 22. Picnic invader 23. Hammer ends 25. One-time Roman emperor 26. Pounds per square inch 27. Not pleased 28. Father’s Day gift 30. Wildebeests 31. Algerian coastal city 33. Thoroughfare 35. More lucid 37. “All __ on deck” 38. Singel-celled animals 40. Iron-containing compound

ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 This week you may be very interested in technology, Aries. This interest could spur the purchase of a new technological device that you have had your eyes on for some time.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, trust the people you love and your close friends. There is a good reason why you hang in certain social circles. It’s not the time to doubt your alliances.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Bringing together people and socializing is what you desire this week, Sagittarius. Therefore, why not host a party or organize a night out with friends?

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Friends may be surprised to hear you requesting things, Taurus, since you’re not usually one to ask for help. It is okay to need some assistance this week to get by.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Self-confidence and enthusiasm helps you to be a natural-born leader this week, Virgo. Show coworkers just how much you can handle and they’ll take a step back.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 It is important not to let others make decisions for you, Capricorn. If you feel strongly about something, speak up for yourself and others will notice your assertiveness.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may need to ask yourself some difficult questions this week if you plan to map out more of your future. If you’re looking for adventure, the goals will be different from stability.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, changes to your financial status may have you looking at various ways to cut costs or ways to splurge.

Research all of the possibilities before making drastic changes.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Someone close to you may be having difficulties he or she is not able to verbalize, Aquarius. Be patient with this person and help work through all of the angles.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 There are many changes waiting to unfold in your personal life, Scorpio.

Take the time to listen to what the stars are trying to tell you and make the best decisions.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, when you act as a leader your behaviors may be different from others around you. It is okay to stand out for the right reasons.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Try to show others this week that you are a thoughtful person who has many life experiences to share, Cancer. Try to assert yourself in a calm but effective way.

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32. Confederate soldier 34. Popular Dodge truck 35. A cotton fabric with a satiny finish 36. __ Hess, oil company 39. Stopped standing 40. Concealed 43. Documents 44. Man’s hat 46. Degrade 47. Amount in each hundred (abbr.)

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Please join us for a Surprise Celebration In honor of the 25th Wedding Anniversary Of Lori and Lloyd Gibson On Saturday September 2, 2017 8 pm – 12 am At the DACA Centre 111 Flat Road, Dacre, ON, K0J 1N0

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We want to thank everyone for the wonderful celebration on August 11th.Thank you to Father Ken O’Brien for the beautiful Mass of thanksgiving. Thanks to T.J.O Grady for the music, to Gerald Tracey and Marlene Green for the beautiful singing and to the altar servers James and Rachel Huckabone. Thank you to the Legion Ladies for the delicious roast beef dinner and the late lunch. Thank you to Paul Wright for the nice dinner music and singing.

Thank you to Nelson Towns Band for the great music at the dance and to our “boys” Noah and Caleb for the nice fiddle music.Thank you to all who attended and gave beautiful cards and enclosures. Above all we thank all our brothers and sister for arranging and taking care of it all.

Thank you to everyone God Bless all of you Anna Mary & Tom Gallagher

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Please join us for an OPEN HOUSE To Celebrate the 60th Wedding Anniversary of Henry and Lois Rosien Saturday September 9th 1:00 – 4:00 pm At 1167 Kippen Road/1434 McLaughlan Road White Lake The home of Kevin Rosien Best Wishes Only

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Joan Mary (nee Bouwer) November 30, 1917-August 22, 2017 Passed away peacefully with the support of her family at the Arnprior & District Memorial Hospital Tuesday evening, August 22, 2017. Joan Voskuylen of Arnprior in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Erris Voskuylen. Survived by her three daughters; Joan Schultz of Grand Prairie, AB, Adriana McClure (Terry) of Renfrew and Wilhelmina Joseph of Kingston. Joan is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 2 sisters in the Netherlands and is predeceased by 2 sons-in-law. Arrangements by the Boyce Funeral Home Ltd., 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior. As per Joan’s request there will be no visitation. Funeral Service was conducted Friday August 25, 2017 in the Boyce Chapel at 11:00 a.m.

Rev. Cathy McCaig officiated. Interment followed at Sand Point Public Cemetery. In memoriams to the Assisted Living Program at the Grove Nursing Home would be appreciated. Condolences/ Tributes/Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca

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(Devoted husband, father, inspirational teacher and passionate organic farmer) Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memoria Hospital with loved ones by his side on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017; Albert Willy Dorion passed away at the age of 87. Beloved husband of Anita (nee Bouchard). Dearly loved and proud father of Suzanne Giroux (Dwight) of Arnprior and Elaine Dorion (Serge Renaud) of Alcove, P.Q. and cherished grandfather of Amanda, Ariane and Carine and great-grandfather of Chase.

Dear brother of Aline Pfennich and Lorraine Thibault. Predeceased by sisters: Eveline Longchamps, Liliane Soulière, Rollande Dorion and Gilberte Brammall as well as brothers: Aimé, Rodolphe “Rudy” and Raymond. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and friends. A private family burial will take place at a later date. In memory of Bert, please consider a donation to Hospice Renfrew or the Arnprior Humane Society. In the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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Peacefully at the Ottawa Civic Hospital on Saturday, August 26th, 2017; John Richard Farrell of Ottawa passed away at the age of 85 years. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Valade). Dear stepfather of Karen Smith (Arnold) of Arnprior and Kevin Farrell of Toronto. Also survived by 5 grandchildren and 6 great-grandcildren.

Predeceased by a stepson, David Farrell (late Sue); his brother, Brian; and his sister, Helen Massey (late Larry). A private graveside service will take place at the Malloch Road Cemetery in Arnprior. For those wishing, a donation made to your favorite charity in memory of John would be appreciated. In the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

(Retired – Boeing, Arnprior) (Member – Arnprior Old Time Hockey League) It is with sadness that we announce that our brother, uncle, great-uncle and good friend Brian Cecil Rafter of Braeside passed away peacefully at the Queensway-Carleton Hospital in Ottawa while surrounded by loved ones on Monday morning, August 28th, 2017. He was 77. Beloved son of the late Cecil and Amelia (nee Gibeault) Rafter. Dear brother of Gary Rafter (Phyllis) and Donna Chateauvert (Mike), both of Arnprior. Proud and doting uncle of Tyler Rafter (Amy), Lesley Osborne (Chris), Michelle Nicholas (Cory), Paula Chateauvert (Denis Séguin) and great-uncle of Nolan, Halle, Amelia, Will, Owen and Jack. A friendly, kind man, Brian will be remembered for his thoughtfulness and his calm demeanor. His work ethic along with his friendly personality made him a pleasure to be with. He will be sorely missed by many area residents who enjoyed his company. Relatives 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 Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Thursday morning from 9:30 until 10:15. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Braeside on Thursday morning, August 31st at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery, Arnprior. In memory of Brian, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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Ruth Elaine Delarge (Desormeaux) On September 9, 2017 2-6 pm At the Renfrew Legion.

Friends and Family welcome.

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HugHie S. On Thursday August 17, surrounded by loving family and supported by the staff of the Montfort Hospital, Hughie S. MacDonald died at age 87 as a result of complications following a hip fracture. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 58 years, Rhea A. MacDonald (Carrière). Son of the late Angus J. MacDonald and the late Gladys Spicer of Halifax, N.S. and Ottawa. Loving father of Diane (Gary Menard) of Calgary, Cynthia (Mike Smith) of Almonte, and Gordon (Valerie) of Almonte. Loving Grandpa to Lise Menard-Borissov (Alexei) of Calgary, Danielle Miller (Dwayne) of Lethbridge, Melanie Marshall (Luke) of Burlington, Rochelle York (Nick) of Ottawa, and Dana St.Louis (Chad) of Ottawa. Loving Great Grandpa to Andrew, Alyssa, Jake, Elliott, Lucas and soon to arrive great granddaugher. Also survived by sister Marilyn (Donald Lancaster) of Moncton and brother James (Joanne) of Orleans.

Predeceased by brother Leverett. At Hugh’s request, there will be no visitation at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated in Holy Name of Mary Parish (Almonte, 134 Bridge St.) at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 1. Please join us for a Celebration of Life at the Almonte Civitan Hall commencing at 12:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Memorial Fund of Holy Name of Mary Church, Almonte General Hospital Foundation, Montfort Hospital Foundation, or Almonte Country Haven (Residents’ Programming). Thank you to Dr. Rossi and to those who loved and cared for our Dad at Almonte Country Haven for the past three years.

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Dennique, Mary Melinda

Passed away peacefully on August 26, 2017 at the Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus. Melinda leaves to mourn her family, Ronald and Angie, Mary Darlene. Her sister Bonnie (late Larry), nephew Kevin and her loving granddaughter Emily. In keeping with Melinda’s wishes there will be no visitation or service. Her family kindly request anyone who wishes to honour her memory to make a contribution to the Sunshine Coach.

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Hudson Kathleen Anne (nee snedden) It is with great sadness that the family of Kathleen (Kay) Hudson announce her peaceful passing at Fairview Manor on August 19, 2017 in her 81st year.

She was the loving and devoted wife and soulmate of Graham Hudson for 59 years.

Kay was the daughter of the late Alex and Leila Snedden of Almonte. She was the proud mother of Bruce (Elizabeth), Brian (Lynn), Steve (Jane), Dale (Angela) and Donna (Bill) Lemon as well as thirteen grandchildren, Leigh, Dana, Kerin, Sandra, Allison, Andrew, Sara, Melissa, Jared, Cameron, Nicholas, Meg and Ben. Predeceased by her brother Earle (Marilyn) Snedden, she will be mourned by her brother Sandy (Marion) Snedden, her sister Beth (Brian) Keating of Kentucky and sisters-in-law Gwen (late Allan) Taylor and the late Marion (Trevor) Hawkins. Kay was a teacher by profession first teaching in a one room country school house and later at Walter Zadow Public School until the first of her five children arrived. Kay was an avid gardener and the driving force behind Hudson’s Farm Fresh Produce since the 1970’s. She was also an active and competitive curler and golfer. The family wishes to extend their appreciation to the staff at Fairview Manor for their compassionate care.

Family and Friends May Visit C. R. GAMBLE FunERAL HoME & CHAPEL InC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 On Thursday, August 24, 2017 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Funeral Service to be held in St. Andrew’s United Church (Pakenham, ON.) on Friday, August 25, 2017 at 2pm.

Interment and reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Fairview Manor, Almonte or St. Andrew’s United Church, Pakenham.

Condolences & Tributes: www.crgamble.com

C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. 38 The Renfrew Mercury - Thursday, August 31, 2017

KISS, Ildiko

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mom on Wednesday August 23rd, 2017 at the age of 73 at Renfrew Victoria Hospital. Loving wife of the late Miklos Kiss. Dear Mother of Ildiko and her husband Robert Pallen, Annamaria and her husband Robert Blanchette, and Csaba. Dear grandmother of Christopher, Breanna, Alexandra, Taylor and Brandon and Isabella. Dear sister in law of Irene Tihanyi. A graveside service will be held at St. Francis Xavier Cemetery on Wednesday August 30th at 11:00 am. Donations in Ildiko’s memory may be made to Hospice Renfrew. Online condolences/donations may be made at www.gouletfuneralhome.com

DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

SimpSon Gerry Passed away peacefully in the Fairview Manor on August 23, 2017.

Gerry of Almonte, at the age of 90.

Predeceased by his parents Norval and Myrtle and his brother Peter. Survived by his sister-in-law Olga and by his brother Lawrence. Remembered by his friend Nancy Jackson and her family.

Missed by his many nieces and nephews.

Family and Friends Attended C.R. GAmble FuneRAl Home & CHApel inC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 for a Funeral Service on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 in the Gamble Chapel at 11am.

Reception followed the service in the Almonte United Church Hall. Private interment Hillcrest Cemetery, Smiths Falls, ON. Donations in memory of Gerry may be made to the Community Living Association Lanark County or the Almonte United Church.

Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com

GOULET FUNERAL HOME

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C.R. Gamble Funeral Home & Chapel Inc. DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

GELDERT, John “DR. J.”

(Dr. J.’S Audio-Video, Arnprior) With great sadness we announce that John Geldert of Arnprior passed away at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Monday evening, August 21, 2017. He was 75. Beloved husband of Rosa (nee Gaviola). Dear brother of Suzanne Geldert of Ottawa and Michael Geldert (Jean) of Calgary. Special uncle of Monica Laing, Karen Gaviola and Marissa Hangan. Fondly remembered by his brother-in-law, Lito Gaviola as well as the entire Gaviola family. Also survived by several nieces, nephews and so many wonderful people that John was proud to call “friends”. A huge man with an even bigger heart, John loved people.

He always took the time to chat. His knowledge of sales and electronics made him a beacon for many over the years as he always tried to stay on top of the latest innovations in his field. Our community has lost a real pillar. He 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 Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Friday morning from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m. A Service to honour and remember Dr. J. took place in the Pilon Family Chapel on Friday morning at 11 o’clock. In memory of John, please consider a donation the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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SULLIVAN, NINA

Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital with loved ones by her side on Wednesday morning, August 23rd, 2017; Nina Elizabeth Sullivan of Arnprior passed away at the age of 81.

Beloved wife of the late Donald Sullivan (August 28, 1980). Dearly loved mother of Donald (Collette) of Braeside; Shelley Sullivan (Al Snider) of Toronto; Brian (Cassandra) of Braeside and Eric of Arnprior. Proud grandmother of Greg and Matt Brophy, both of Richmond.

Dear sister of Elta Watt (late Norm) of Arnprior. Predeceased by her brother, Beattie Johnston (late Rita). A fierce political advocate, Nina spent many years working in former MPP Leo Jordan’s office. Her involvement in the electoral process saw her manning many local offices prior to federal and provincial elections. Family and friends were invited to a Memorial Mass celebrated in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Braeside on Wednesday morning, August 30th at 11 o’clock. Private interment Malloch Road Cemetery. In memory of Nina, please consider a donation to the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation.

In the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.

Condolences/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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DEATH NOTICE

DEATH NOTICE

SHARON ANNE CARROLL (Gadt) Passed away August 25, 2017. Wife of the late Eugene Gadt of Wichita Kansas. Daughter of the late R.J. and Mary Carroll of Arnprior.

Sister of the late Jack Carroll and Brian Carroll of Arnprior and James Carroll of Ottawa.

Dearly missed by her four daughters all living in the States.

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

GARY RYAN

ILEEN ELIZABETH LA FORGE (CAMERON) November 24, 1931 September 3, 2016

In loving memory of a dear son Gary Brother, father, grandfather and uncle who Dear Mom; It’s hard to passed away Sept. 3, believe that a whole year 1993. has gone by since we last held your hand.

Beautiful memories are Every day that I’m thinking wonderful things, of you I shed some tears. they last til the longest You were not only my day, Mother to me, you were They never wear out, my best friend. You were They never get lost, always there for me when I And can never be given needed you the most. away, You always had a smile for to some you may be everyone and I do so miss forgotten, seeing your smile. Every to others a part of the time that I’m thinking of past, you I can see you smiling But to us who loved and at me! lost you, You know, when Brian and Your memory will always Ross left me I thought that last. was a hard time but let me tell you, when you left me Lovingly it really tore my heart out!

Rita and Family I just can’t stop thinking of you. You were such a dear sweetheart and a very kind person.

I miss talking to you and being with you. I guess you’re looking after Brian and Ross again.

I will try my best to look after Dad for you while I have him here with me, but it’s not the same as having you here with us though.

I will always LOVE you Mom. Please take of yourself, as well as Brian and Ross.

I will see you all soon.

Love you always.

Karen and Dad(Buck)

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of

Emily “Emi” Zadow 1940 – 2015 Who passed away after a brief illness on August 15, 2015.

Thought of every day by her family. Dear sister of Basil, the late Bea, Irma, Ruby and June.

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FRIDAY NIGHT ENTERTAINMENT Located at The Rocky Mountain House, Renfrew

CLR771212

Friday, September 1 8pm Mitch Desilets Friday, September 8 8pm Dale Yuke Friday, September 15 9pm Ty Hall Friday, September 22 8pm Nic & Sky

CLEANING / JANITORIAL HOUSECLEANING SERVICE, taking on new clients.

Arnprior, McNab/Braeside and Renfew.

Criminal record check. Seniors discounts.

Gwen Webber 613-791-9364 gwrightwebber@yahoo.com

COMING EVENTS

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

FOR SALE

HUNTING SUPPLIES

WHYTES CEMETERY, FITZROY HARBOUR The memorial service will be Sunday September 3rd 2:00pm. Bring lawn chairs. If rain, service at Bethel- St. Andrew’s 184 Jack Lougheed Way, Fitzroy Harbour.

FOR SALE, Golden Falcon trailer on Mink Lake, sleeps 6, with add on screened in sunroom, with extra bedrooms, fully furnished inside and out. with TV, BBQ. $11,000 613-333-9649 or 613-333-2911

YARD MACHINE lawn tractor, 15.5 hp, 490 cc, 42” cut, New transmission, battery and blade, $900 obo, Will deliver within 40 km of Renfrew.

613-433-5959

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

FIREWOOD

Trailers Towed to Florida.

Insured.Call 613-601-2622 or 613-639-8822

FOR SALE A COMPETITIVE PRICE ON STEEL ROOFING IN STOCK - 29ga, Various colours,soffit & fascia Windows: REBAR, skylight sheets, custom trim. barn/door track & trolleys.

Nails & Screws.

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

HUNTING SUPPLIES

i Connect AV Need help setting up your Smart TV or Audio System? Too many remotes or wires? In home tutoring Mike 613-285-0655

Gerry Blair & Son

LONGBOAT 16’ with trailer, Finley deluxe stove (good for camping), Pacific Energy woodstove (used), adult tricycle. For info call 613-433-9428

MUSIC

Mill Music, Monday, SepTreed building lot, 2.64 tember, 11th, 7:00PM acres, 795 Deertail Lane, Craig Thacher performs Lot 18, (off Panmure Rd). and informs. Great music on great guitars. Spon613-591-6321 sored by C.F.Martin GuiFree admission check HUNTING SUPPLIES tars. out www.millmusic.ca, call 613.432.4381

VALLEY GUN & HUNTING SHOW

WANTED

Sept. 2 & 3

W.E. Johnston Arena 3832 Carp Road, Carp Sat. 9 am-4:00 pm Sunday 9 am-3:00 pm Admission $8 Children under 12 FREE

WANTED

613-257-7489

valleysportsmanshow.com FOR SALE

Arnprior: 1 bedroom apartment, central location, $620.00/mo plus utilities, parking included.

No smoking or pets, first and last month required.

Available on or before October 1, 2017.

Call 613-623-0229.

613-259-2723

LOTS/ACREAGE

DEAD OR ALIVE SCRAP CARS

Will pay $50-$200, or more depending on types.

Picked up free.

613-432-3464 or cell 613-432-0449

FOR SALE

TRAILERS / RV’S

FOR RENT

Firewood, All hardwood Cut, split and delivered

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LINE DANCING for beginners at the Horton Community Centre, Mondays 5-6pm starting September 18 for 10 weeks, $70.

Register by the week of September 4th Call Val 613-623-7110

COMING EVENTS

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COMING EVENTS

FOR SALE

FOR RENT

WHITE CEDARS ON CONSTANT LAKE Private Seasonal RV/Cottages Lots Large 40x50 Lots and Larger 30/50 Amp Lots Water, Septic and Hydro Large, clean Lake with plenty of fish Sandy Family Friendly Beach Boat Launch and Docking Pet Friendly On site Store On site RV Maintenance Assistance Year Round Storage Included Family and Friends visits Included Lot Fee Price Guarantee Your Rates will never go up 613-585-2797 613-649-2255 www.whitecedars.ca Please call to set up a time To view available lots

McGRIMMON HOLDINGS 1 & 2 Bedroom ApArtments For rent in renFrew & CoBden • Ground floor to 3rd floor units • Mature buildings • Pet friendly • Elevator access • Bachelor units Please call office to set up a viewing McGrimmon Holdings, 914 Gillan Road, Renfrew

613-433-5879

FOR SALE

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FOR SALE

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

FOR RENT

NOTICES

2 BDRM HOUSE, 1.5 bath, on the Madawaska River near Calabogie - 12 month lease (negotiable), furnished incl. appliances.

Drilled well &septic. Main floor 700 Sq. ft., kitchen, living room, large entrance, half bathroom, bedroom, laundry room and a 12’x16’ three season screened-in room overlooking the river. Upstairs 300 Sq. ft. has a large bedroom with 2 double beds, full bathroom, small balcony off the side. 150 feet of waterfront sandy beach includes a large deck & a boat dock. $1500/month, plus utilities. AWD is recommended for winter road.

Serious inquiries only call Diane 613-203-3043 diane.cottagerental @gmail.com

ARNPRIOR ALWAYS CLEAN, MODERN Secure 1&2 Bedroom apts. on First Avenue.

Fridge, stove, parking incl. Discounts for mature tenants.

623-8537 after 6pm

RENFREW One bedroom apartment, 3rd floor, private home, free wi-fi, $750/month, electricity and water extra, Call Dr. Ronald Lavinge’s at 613-432-0242

MEDICAL CONDITION?

DOWNTOWN ARNPRIOR 1 bedroom bachelor apt. for rent. No smoking, no pets. Laundry facilities on premises. $725/ month 613-558-9325 SPACIOUS 2 Bedroom apartment in Renfrew central location private entrance, oak cupboards, fridge, stove, non-smoker, no pets, Available Oct. 15 2 BEDROOM apt in Renfrew, central location ground level, private entrance, fridge, stove, washer and dryer, nonsmoker, no pets, 613-432-8862

ARNPRIOR ONE BEDROOM - 3rd floor includes heat hydro water, parking, fridge, stove. Available Immediately. $795.00 Call Karen-613-623-4138 ATTRACTIVE - 1 bedroom apartment in modern, split-level home. Stove and fridge included. Features laundry room, (appliances not included), large windows, privates entrance, side yard, and parking. In center of Renfrew $745 monthly.

613-432-7124

SECOND FLOOR 1 BEDROOM APT in house, $825. All major utilities included. Non smoking.

Close to downtown Renfrew. 613-401-4663 SHARE HOUSE, Arnprior, large private area with your own refrigerator, stove, bathroom, gas fireplace, non-smoking, quiet, no pets. $650.00 613-623-4921 RENFREW 2 bedroom apt. on second floor. hardwood floors, gas fireplace, appliances, front and back porches, parking. Avail.

Sept. 1st 613-432-2014

FOR RENT One bedroom apartment second floor with shared roof patio Mcgonegal Street Arnprior. $775.00/monthly includes water and sewer.

Mature tenant only. RENFREW - 1 bedroom, 613-797-9109 kitchen /living room combination. Very quiet area, HOUSE - TOTALLY RE- stove fridge Heat, hydro, DONE, 2+1 bedroom, per- hot / cold water, central air, fect for senior couple or +dish, $775 all included. professional, Spotlessly First and last, no smokers, clean, smoke free, All ap- no pets. 613-432-2140 pliances included. Very quiet neighbourhood. Call 613-432-1794 NOTICES

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

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Terms to be discussed.

Call Dale 613-432-8915

NEW HOME DAYCARE on Lochwinnoch Rd, now accepting FULL TIME enrollment. Registered ECE with ROOM FOR RENT on Rent MY Bar Finder. Find 15 years experience. CurWaba Road, outside of YOUR Property Corners. rent CPR/First Aid certifiMoore CST, cation. For more info call Arnprior, Available Sept John Erin 613-433-3392 613-277-2088 $100/day 1st. 613-447-0998

FOR SALE

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PERSONALS

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STEEL BUILDINGS

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

GARAGE SALE

GARAGE SALE

GARAGE SALE

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

613-899-7269.

Sewer & Water Company Now Hiring Experienced Shovel operators, Backhoe Operators, . All postiions, require Experience. Call 613-225-1333

TRUCK DRIVER 5 ton, 2 days minimum per week, Renfrew to Ottawa and Pembroke. Send Resume to Box K c/o The Renfrew Mercury, 35 Opeongo Rd, Renfrew ON, K7V 2T2

Full Time Breakfast / lunch cook wanted, experience required, Mon - Fri 6 am 2 pm. Please send resume to: info@friscosgrill.ca Attn: George

PERSONAL CARE WORKER, Arnprior. Bathing, bowel and bladder care, range of motion and meal prep, No experience needed, but experience an asset. 2 hrs shifts, mornings and evenings, part time $17 /hr, Send resume dfemployment@hotmail.ca

ESTATE YARD SALE, lots and lots of tools, utility trailer, lots of cb aerials and cb’s and equipment, generator, and lots of household items, etc, etc.

Saturday Sept 2, at 8 am 316 Bonnechere Street S.

GARAGE SALE, lots of furniture and household stuff.

7-2, Sept. 2nd. Rain or shine. 604 McMahon Rd.

Saturday, September 2nd.

500 Gillan Road.

8am-12:30pm.

Dressers, couch, electric fireplace and more.

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

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hr@georgejackson.toyota.ca Fax # 613-432-6409 CLR774663_0831

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Full Time No experience necessary Monday to Friday, 42 ½ hours per week Please apply at: Beaumen Waste Mngt.

610 Lisgar Avenue Renfrew, Ontario

HELP WANTED Material Handler

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9 am Gates Open 10 am Armouries & Exhibit Hall Opens 10:30 am Ultimate Cowboy Obstacle Race 12 Noon Rides Start 12 Noon Beer Garden Opens 12 Noon-4 pm Local entertainment - Grandstand 12:30 pm Charolais BOSS Show 12:30 pm Simmental, Maine Anjou & Anjou Show 1 pm Pinnacle International Horse Drawing Festival 5 pm Fair Closes

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It’s the greatest time of the year: president Bob McMullin Renfrew Fair president

I have always said that the greatest time of the year is fair time.

Renfrew Fair is known as “The Greatest Fair In The Ottawa Valley.”

2017 is shaping up to be no different with five days packed full of awesome things to see and do.

I wouldn’t want to miss it if I were you.

I am very excited for our entertainment lineup, which will feature some of the best talent around. We would like to welcome back Carter Shows Ltd. as our midway provider and they promise to bring the best rides for all

ages.

This year we will look forward to some of the best livestock in North America exhibiting at our fair.

I encourage everyone to stop by the Exhibit Hall to visit our Homecraft Division and see all the wonderful displays. Plus come check out our maple syrup division — the best in the Ottawa Valley.

Don’t forget to stop by the Barnet Barn if you are looking to see many different animals all in one spot.

I would like to say a special thanks to all of our sponsors and donors that support the Renfrew Fair.

On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to welcome you to the 163rd Renfrew Fair.

Something for everyone at 2017 Renfrew Fair Teresa McCarroll Renfrew Fair Homecraft president

This year marks our 163rd fair and the celebration of Canada’s 150th, and on behalf of the homecraft division, I would like to welcome you.

Our fair finishes, then our directors start reviewing and updating the various categories for you to exhibit in the next year.

A special thank you to all our directors and volunteers for the many hours they give to the fair; their time is much appreciated.

Our fair would not be possible without all our volunteers.

Each year, we proudly display the work of all our exhibitors with their skills in quilting, floriculture, baking, hobbies, crafts, photography, woodworking, art, bottled goods, junior fair, school work, 4-H and agricultural products.

We would like to thank returning exhibitors and look forward to new ones.

Take some time to read through the prize book, check out for anything new.

There is something for everyone.

Come on out, meet up with friends and neighbours, and enjoy one of the finest fairs in the valley.

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While we recognize that this may be an inconvenience, we are doing this to ensure that none of our exhibitors are put in a risky situation between a horse and car and to also make sure that should we need an ambulance to get in quickly, this can be accomplished in a timely manner.

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It’s a homecoming for two members of Rainwater Whiskey at the Renfrew Fair Friday, Sept.

8 on the grandstand stage at 8 p.m.

Lead singer Thomas Watson and bass player Robert Pallen both hail from Renfrew.

Watson was born and raised in Renfrew. He went to Admaston Public School, Renfrew Collegiate Institute and played hockey for the Jr. B Renfrew Timberwolves.

He is quite looking forward to performing at the Renfrew Fair.

“You always had to go to the Renfrew Fair,” said Watson. “It was a good time and a place to meet up with friends.”

He says one of his favourite memories of the fair was when he played with his former band Make Shift.

“We got to play the fair and that was pretty cool and now I get to do it again,” said Watson.

The band is rounded out by Kent Clingin on drums from Lanark and Mark Bolton from Constance Bay on guitar.

“We are all valley boys!” said Watson.

The band is no stranger to Renfrew as they have played Coco Jarry’s and Finnigan’s.

“It will be cool to play some originals at home,” said Watson.

Rainwater Whiskey is described as “a hardhitting country band from the Ottawa Valley.

The boys have been stomping all over local bars

in the Ottawa and Valley area since 2013 putting a little whiskey on all your favourite old and modern country tunes.”

“We are country with a rock and roll edge,” said Watson.

He is really excited to be playing at the Renfrew Fair.

“It’s going to be awesome. We are really good friends with River Town Saints (who we are opening for) and I want to show them how we get down in Renfrew,” said Watson. “I hope a lot of friends and family come out too, I hope they come out in droves.”

Rainwater Whiskey has been performing in the Ottawa Valley for four years and have just released their first EP The Long Time Coming recorded at Audio Valley Studios and produced

by Steve Foley, with original music.

“We’ve had the songs for awhile,” said Watson. “It’s pretty amazing that we did it after talking about it for so long.”

By the end of the summer they will have performed in front of 10,000 people as they have opened for Kira Isabella, Aaron Pritchett, Brett Kissel, and at the fair The River Town Saints, where they have featured a number of new songs.

He hopes the first single will be Read that Wrong.

“It’s a song about getting too drunk and putting yourself in situations that you read wrong,” said Watson.

For more information on Rainwater Whiskey, visit www.rainwaterwhiskey.com.

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On Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. ‘Whiskey Jack Presents Stories and Songs of Stompin’ Tom’ hits the stage at the Renfrew Fair.

‘Whiskey Jack Presents Stories and Songs of Stompin’ Tom’ Sept. 7 Tiffany Lepack tlepack@metroland.com

Stompin’ Tom was a Canadian icon whose music continues to live on today after his death in 2014 and will be showcased at the Renfrew Fair.

On Thursday, Sept. 7 at 8 p.m., see ‘Whiskey Jack Presents Stories and Songs of Stompin’ Tom’ at the Renfrew Fair on the grandstand stage.

The show was started shortly after the well-known Canadian passed away as Whiskey Jack performed with Stompin’ Tom for close to 20 years.

“Tom taught me how to entertain,” said bandleader Duncan Fremlin.

“I like to think the show we bring to Renfrew has many of the same ingredients as a Stompin’ Tom. It’s playful and it’s upbeat.”

He also notes the show is funny and interactive.

“There are a lot of laughs because Tom was a jokester, a trickster,” said Fremlin. “For the song Name The Capitals (of the provinces) I go out with the mic and encourage the audience to name the capitals, it sounds easy but it’s not! It’s all great fun!”

Stompin’ Tom has many popular songs focusing in on unique aspects of Canadian culture; one of the most famous for the Ottawa Valley is Big Joe Mufferaw.

“We go to the Ottawa Valley and of course we will play that song,” said Fremlin. “He spent a lot of time in the Ottawa Valley there as a young man and there was something special about it for him.”

The songs are also special for those

who hear Whiskey Jack.

“Last year in Carleton Place, a woman got very emotional after the show and she had tears in her eyes because we were keeping his music alive,” recalled Fremlin.

During the show, they have audio clips of Stompin’ Tom and he will introduce some of the songs.

“People will hear from him during the show and his love of Canada,” said Fremlin.

According to the band’s biography, Whiskey Jack has been together since 1977 and have been quite successful, releasing a number of albums and having a five-year run as regulars on CBC-TV’s Tommy Hunter Show.

“Vocally, we are probably the best version of Whiskey Jack with five fantastic lead vocalists,” said Fremlin.

They were also featured often on TV specials and CTV’s Alan Thicke Show. In the 1980s, they were often described as the most televised Canadian country music band in the country.

“The fans at the fair will enjoy a mix of Connors’ greatest hits, stories and audio recordings of him during performances.

It will also be unique to the communities in and around Renfrew,” said Fremlin in the release.

“Tom’s own voice will be heard throughout the show and the band guarantees that it will put a smile on your face.”

For more on Whiskey Jack, visit www.whiskeyjackmusic.com and catch them at the Renfrew Fair on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 8 p.m.

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Lighthouse brings explosive sound to Renfrew Fair Sept. 9 Sherry Haaima sherry.haaima@metroland.com

If you’d like to enjoy Sunny Days at the Renfrew Fair, No More Searching, 1970s rockers Lighthouse have the Saturday night performance just for you.

“Anyone who shows up will have a unique experience,” said keyboardist Paul Hoffert. “It’s different every single night. That’s what keeps it fresh for us and the many fans who come from gig to gig.”

Toronto-based Lighthouse burst on the scene in 1969, with an explosive sound that defied all conventions.

The band has a long history of accomplishments — between 1970 and 1973 they were awarded four Junos, four gold albums and Canada’s first platinum album for Lighthouse Live!

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He said band members are pleased to be encountering not only audiences that remember Lighthouse from the old days but “a new crop of younger people who know all the words to our songs.”

Modern-day Lighthouse features original founders Hoffert and Ralph Cole leading an all-star lineup that includes original members Russ Little and Steve Kennedy with Dan Clancy, Doug Moore, Don Paulton, Chris Howells, Simon Wallis and Jamie Prokop.

In September, Lighthouse will have their first new recording in quite awhile, said Hoffert, a nod to Canada’s sesquicentennial.

“We’re part of a Canada 150 record compilation featuring our country’s 150 most important tracks ever released,” he said. “We’re humbled and very thankful that of all the fantastic bands on the record from Justin Bieber to Neil Young, etc., Lighthouse is the only one that has two songs.”

Sunny Days is among the songs, as well as a new recording produced by famed producer Bob Ezrin, a new arrangement of Leonard Cohen’s Tower of Song. The album is expected to be released in September.

Hoffert, who has travelled and performed around the world with Lighthouse, reflected on what Canada means to him.

“I remember that when we first got started we played a lot of rock festivals all over the world,” he said.

“We were playing in Atlantic City and were the first band on the third day of a big festival and we got on stage and because we had so much equipment we played a big chord and blew out the entire outdoor sound system.”

With some 50,000 people in the crowd and the knowledge that recent similar concert situations had turned tragic — the mood was tense.

“We couldn’t talk to the whole crowd and it started to look like it might get ugly, so we started talking to the first 10 rows or so of people, saying ‘Look, we’re from Canada, where things are a little more peaceful, the sound guys are working hard to get this issue resolved, everybody just have a good time, chill out, turn to whoever is next to you and see if we can start something positive,’” said Hoffert. Then, something pretty cool happened, he said.

“A Canada flag came out and was waving, you could see the ripple effect. Kids just started chilling out and dancing around. Everyone started calming down,” he said.

“I’ll never forget that, it was such a Canadian moment and made me feel so proud.”

Lighthouse takes to the stage at the Renfrew Fair at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 9.

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River Town Saints Friday night headliner at 163rd Renfrew Fair Tiffany Lepack tlepack@metroland.com

The River Town Saints (RTS), one of the top bands in Canadian country music, is set to rock the stage at the Renfrew Fair on Friday, Sept. 8.

The band recently released their first album and their first single Woke Up Like This has been climbing the charts this summer.

Other big hits include: A Little Bit Goes A Long Way, Cherry Bomb and Bonfire, which went top 10 at country radio. Lead singer for the band Chris Labelle has never been to the Renfrew Fair but has heard nothing but good things about it.

“The show will be high energy and we like to show off the harmonies too, everyone will get to hear the songs from the album and a few covers/

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8. The popular country band is comprised of Jeremy Bortot, Jordan Potvin, Chris Labelle, Chris McComb and Daniel DiGiacomo. medleys,” said Labelle. “I am super pumped because it is so close to my home and I can bring my family and friends out. I can’t wait, I’m from Ottawa but I am always in Renfrew and I know the area loves country music

and we will bring it!” RTS has had a busy summer touring with a bunch of big names Labelle says his favourite memory this year was when they performed with Kip Moore in Western Canada.

“We learned so much from him, how to be professional and save out voice,” said Labelle. “If we can take 10 per cent of what he gives on stage Renfrew will be blown away for sure.”

The crowd is also in for some new music the band is working on.

“We will be playing a couple of new original songs for the fans and the audience will help us decide what the next single is just by looking at their reactions.”

Two of the members of the band are from the Ottawa Valley and are really looking forward to playing in their own backyard.

River Town Saints singer-guitarists Chris McComb, from Arnprior, has a lot of memories of the fair. “My grandfather used to take me to the Renfrew Fair. There was a merrygo-round with motorcycles and he kept giving me tokens,” McComb

told Metroland Media when the entertainment lineup was announced.

McComb is really looking forward to playing the fair. “We get to play in front of a hometown crowd. It’s cool but more nerve racking because there will be more people I know,” said McComb. “Fall fairs always feel homey to me too, the smell of the food, the lights of the rides, it feels natural.”

Drummer Jordan Potvin lives in Arnprior and is excited to play the Renfrew Fair. “It’s such a rare moment for us to play close to home. I mean we have a good amount of friends and family out this way, and they’re always checking in to see how the band is doing,” Potvin recently told Metroland Media. “So now instead of just talking about it, they can come to see how much we’ve developed as a band and what the show is like now. It’s going to be an awesome fair this year!”

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Is someone’s drinking affecting your life? AlAnon can help. New meeting every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at MacKay Manor, 196 Argyle St., Renfrew.

September 1 The Eganville Farmers’ Market is hosting Garlic and Herb Day - a do-not-miss for lovers of garlic and herbs. Fresh and in many items. From 2 to 6 p.m. at Legion Field Ballpark. Kids’ crafts and activities provided.

Local company Smart Care Clothing will be setting up their fall line of adaptable clothing at the Eganville Seniors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 30 Bell St. Eganville. Clothes available for purchase on the day. More info – 613-628-2354.

Start your September by dropping in to the Golden Age Activity Centre for breakfast casserole lunch at noon for $6. Entertainment at 1

p.m. will be with Barry Martin and Lou Belleville. p.m. Month of September is Free. Tea, coffee available. More info. 613-628-2354.

RCAF Wing Lounge TGIF Featuring Dennis Meillieur and Friends. Sorry, no meal this month September 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 7 to 11 p.m. Admission is free.

Is someone’s drinking affecting your life? AlAnon can help. New meeting every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Mackay Manor, 196 Argyle St., September 5 Renfrew Valley Bio presents 2017 Field Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 18374 Highway 17 in Cobden. See the seed line up, farm forest research product September 7 efficacy trials, hemp harvest clinic demo, free The Valley Concert Band begins rehearsals on barbecue lunch, RSVP/more information 613Sept. 7 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Arnprior 646-9737.

Legion. The Band rehearses every Thursday and plays various concerts throughout the year.

They perform all styles of music from marches to movie themes to pop tunes and beyond. For more info contact Vicki Luhta at 613-623-1180.

Renfrew Silver Seniors noon hour luncheon at the Renfrew Legion, bingo to follow, cost $5.

Soup and bun lunches return to the Golden Age Activity Centre on Wednesdays only $5 for lunch. Stay for cards and games at 1 p.m.

September 6 Parkinson’s Support Group. The support group is an opportunity for people with Parkinson and their care partner to share their experience and discover new resources for daily living.

The meetings take place every first Wednesday of the month at the Bonnechere Manor, 470 Albert Street at 2 p.m..

For more information please call Margaux Wolfe, Community Development Coordinator Eastern Ontario at 613 722 9238 or 1-800 565 3000 ext. 3425 or by e-mail margaux.wolfe@ parkinson.ca. No registration necessary.

Diners’ Club at Eganville Seniors, 30 Bell St. Eganville. The menu is Roast Beef dinner, caterer is Schmitt’s Catering, topic is Bonnechere River Watershed Project. Please register before

by Sept. 1, no exceptions. More info. 613-6282354

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