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Answers to parking, anyone? The Horton Recreation Centre was a fun place to be for young and old for the township’s winter carnival. – Page 18 –

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“This issue has been talked about for years, so it’s always been on the backburner,” says Renfrew Mayor Bill Ringrose about the March 19 public meeting on the burning issue of parking meters in downtown Renfrew. The real issue is whether or not the town should maintain, modify or eliminate the use of parking meters in the Raglan Street downtown core. To help answer, the public is invited to attend the 7 p.m. Monday night meeting at which the BIA (Business Improvement Area) will make a presentation to council, prior to discussion featuring members of BIA, council and the public. The local detachment of the OPP is also expected to attend. “Council wants to listen and involve themselves in a back-and-forth debate,” says town clerk Kim Bulmer, before possibly making a decision on parking meters at its March 26 council meeting. In a latter addressed to Renfrew council Jan. 26, 2012, BIA (Business Improvement Area) chair Lisa Vincent summarized some of her impressions from the ad hoc committee discussions last December, involving Mayor Ringrose, Coun. Gail Cole, Dave Lemkay of the Renfrew Industrial Commission, Kevin Bossy of the Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce and BIA (Business Improvement Area) directors Vincent, Rick Lewis and Wanda Scully. “During our meetings,” writes Vincent, “we identified several issues and opportunities to enhance business within our downtown core.” One such opportunity, said Vincent, is the issue of paid parking. A package sent to council also includes survey results, customer comments and BIA member feedback, including results from 2007 and 2011 surveys. “It is our conclusion,” says Vincent in the Jan. 26, 2012 letter to council, “that the meters are a barrier to business for our members. Considering the current climate for retailers and services alike, the BIA feels that any deterrent to customer traffic to our businesses should be challenged: paid parking being identified as the number one barrier —especially when parking is free and abundant at the box store retail sector on O’Brien Road.” See BIG QUESTION, Page 2

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Isabel Walton of the Dragons participates in the bean bag toss, one of several games featured in a friendly winter fun day of competition and activities at Admaston Public School last Thursday. For more details, see Page 4.

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Parking meters have been in downtown Renfrew for several years.

Public meeting on downtown parking’s future March 19 Continued from front

The audited financial report for 2010 shows that the Town of Renfrew made about $1,000 from the downtown parking program. That profit came after paying out $38,000 as part of a 10-year commitment to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital’s Equip for Care program. That commitment finishes this year. Expenses for downtown parking include the salary of a full-time bylaw enforcement officer, whose duties include animal control; the salary of a part-time bylaw enforcement officer; and expenses, which include about $2,000 per year for twice-year replacement of parking meter batteries. Total revenue from downtown parking in 2010 was $75,000. Revenue in 2011 was $88,000. Council is not scheduled to make a decision the night of the March 19 meeting, regarding the extension, modification or elimination of downtown parking metering. But clerk Bulmer says council may make a decision as soon as the March 26 council meeting. “I don’t want to make a decision based strictly on emotion in the meeting,” said Coun. Clint McWhirter at the Feb. 26 council meeting. Coun. Jim Miller said he didn’t want discussion to drag “on and on and on.” That sentiment was echoed by his colleagues. Coun. Gail Cole also expressed a desire for helpful, succinct discussion. “I will allow debate as long as it constructive,” said Mayor Ringrose. “It will be very much an open meeting, to allow anyone who wants to speak (to speak).” The BIA, in its recent executive summary

sent to town council, says the removal of the meters will: • increase customer traffic; • draw new businesses to the downtown core; • draw more patrons from outside the Renfrew area; • and allow the BIA businesses to compete with the box store retail sector on O’Brien Road. Some statistics BIA may present are results from its own 2011 survey and a provincial government survey in 2007. In the 2011 survey, 90.6 per cent of more than 200 survey respondents said they strongly favoured the removal of parking meters. Of the respondents, 76 per cent were from the Renfrew area and 24 per cent were visitors. When asked in a 2007 survey what improvements they thought were required to attract shoppers to downtown traffic, 24.6 per cent said free parking. BIA acknowledges that elimination of parking meters represents a “potential loss of revenue of approximately $45,000 annually,” but that the loss “will be more than compensated for with the increased success and profitability of the downtown businesses and resulting spillover into the communities.” In its summary conclusion to council, BIA says, “The heart of every community is its downtown, and Renfrew has one of the best in the Ottawa Valley, and indeed in all of Ontario. “The BIA looks forward to partnering with council to pursue this opportunity for growth and viability of our beautiful Downtown Renfrew.”

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But his spirits remain high, surprisingly high. “I’m healing really phenomenally,” said Srigley. Doctors say patients with similar injuries are often in the hospital much longer than the nine days he stayed at the Civic campus of the Ottawa Hospital. “They say I’m very determined and my attitude is really good,” added Srigley, who expects to be fitted with a prosthesis later this month. “His spirit is so uplifting,” said friend Bobbie-Jo Watson, who was there when the accident happened. “Even the day after, we couldn’t believe how well he was taking it, because for some people it’s just beyond what they can handle.” Meanwhile, only a percentage of medical expenses are paid by OHIP (Ontario Hospital Insurance Program), so he appreciates the fact

local residents are holding a benefit for him and his family Friday, March 23 at the AFAC Wing. “The community is so amazing, just their support to help me pay for some of my expenses,” he said. Srigley’s family consists of wife Kathy and their children, nine-year-old Zowie and seven-month-old Ella. The doors open at 7 p.m., but the benefit officially starts at 8 p.m. with music by DJ Paul Manwell. Admission is $5 at the event, which will include a hot and cold lunch. “We have lots of door prizes,” said chief organizer Margaret Lepine of Renfrew. Arrangements have also been made for donations through a special bank account set up by Lepine at Renfrew’s Royal Bank of Canada. To arrange donations, or for more details, call Lepine at 613-432-1091.

Our Lady of Fatima School strong again Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School is the top-ranked elementary school in the Fraser Institute’s recent Grade 3 and 6 province-wide rankings. Including all public and Catholic board schools in Renfrew County, John XXIII Catholic School in Arnprior scored a perfect 10 for its

2011 scores. Its highest ranks for math marks for Grade 3 and Grade 6. John XXIII also scored 10 in its 2009 rankings and ranks 12th in the entire province for its academic performance over the past five years. See FRASER INSTITUTE, Page 3

December survey: If you’re not a regular downtown Renfrew shopper, why not? • I don’t want to pay for parking. • Out of town person. • Because of meters and fines, I cannot browse. • Don’t always have coin for meters. • Because of meters, free parking elsewhere. • Other small towns don’t have meters. • Have to be quick with purchases; meters don’t give enough time to shop, eat and not be rushed. • Finding a parking spot is a nuisance/pain.

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More than 200 people answered a Renfrew BIA customer survey conducted in December 2011. Of 213 respondents, 193 said they strongly favoured the removal of downtown parking meters. The respondents, who were not regular Downtown Renfrew customers, were asked why they weren’t. Forty-six answered that question. Several of those comments (some combined) are as follows:

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Renfrew County District School Board vice-chair Terry Harkins, at left, is joined by motto contest winner Tiffany Herron of Sherwood Public School, board chair Dave Shields and logo contest winner Anthony Burton of Renfrew Collegiate Institute .

Renfrew, Barry’s Bay students win logo and motto contests Grade 12 student Anthony Burton of Renfrew Collegiate Institute has received a 16GB iPad 2 for winning the public school board’s logo contest. The other winner of the Renfrew County District School Board’s logo and motto contest was Tiffany Herron of Sherwood Public School in Barry’s Bay. She also won an iPad2, for winning the motto component of the same event. The two winners received their rewards Feb. 27 at the Renfrew County and District School Board’s monthly meeting in Pembroke. They emerged first from a field of 189 entries. “Congratulations go out to Anthony and Tiffany who will now have the hottest trend in electronics,” said director of education Roger Clarke in a news release. “Not only will their creative ideas grow (with

the new iPads), but they will be able to share them with everyone.” Initiated in the fall of 2011, the contest allowed students to submit ideas for a new board logo and motto, as RCDSB continues its rebranding plan. In the coming months, the board will finalize the new logo and motto, striving to “capture the spirit and intent of the winning designs,” said board vice-chair Terry Harkins. Heron’s entry in the motto contest was Today, Tomorrow, Together We Can, after receiving some prodding from her mom to enter the event. The Grade 6 student said the motto means that if people work together, everyone can succeed in education. Tiffany’s mom, Kelly, said her daughter wanted an iPad for Christmas. “She didn’t get one, so she just won one.”

It was a day for Renfrew County Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) students to Reach Ahead towards their goals. Algonquin College, Pembroke Campus, hosted their annual Reach Ahead Day Thursday, Feb. 23 and around 200 Renfrew County Grade 11 and 12 students took part. Reach Ahead Day was organized to give the students a sample of college for the day. Students enrolled in SHSM went to workshops, did hands-on training and were able to give feedback on their experience that day. “We are pleased to be able to collaborate with our community partners to provide a meaningful learning experience for our students. By participating in this day our students are able to deepen their understanding of their career choices, and to have an authentic experience at a post-secondary institution,” said Renfrew County District School Board (RCDSB) student success leader and SHSM coordinator Brent McIntyre. SHSMs let students focus on a career path that matches their skills and interests while meeting the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Students receive the SHSM’s seal on their diploma when they complete a specific bundle of eight to 10 courses in the student’s selected field; earn valuable industry certifications, including first aid and CPR qualifications; and gain important skills on the job with employers. The SHSM enables students to customize their high school experience to suit their interests and talents and prepare for a successful post secondary transition to apprenticeship training, college, university, or employment, while meeting the requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). The SHSM enables students to gain the sector-identified preparatory credits, skills and knowledge, and make informed career decisions.

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March 15 is the deadline for municipal response to a County of Renfrew review of its bridges and culverts policy. With the clock ticking, last Thursday night Admaston-Bromley Mayor RayeAnne Briscoe walked council through a report on the local impact. The township has a total of 31 such structures: five bridges and 26 culverts. Mayor Briscoe noted how the issue dates back to 1997 and an omnibus bill that included major downloads. Briscoe said the issue dates back to 1997 and an omnibus bill that included major downloads. At that time the county took over all bridges three metres and wider. In total, 258 culverts and bridges were assumed. Of those, 158 were on municipal roads. If the current county proposal is approved, one bridge will come back to the township. Mayor Briscoe also made special note of the challenge of county council, where 17 councillors are supposed to sit around the table and decide what is best for everyone. “We have to be very, very, very careful we do not be totally parochial,” she said. Briscoe also welcomed the review. “No policy should be sitting around 15 years and not have a review,” she said. “We’re not that good at anything, permits issued

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Admaston-Bromley council has endorsed a Bonnechere Valley resolution that the fire agreement with its neighbours not be renewed and that the Eganville station of Bonnechere Valley assume responsibility for the response area currently covered as first response from Douglas. Admaston-Bromley’s resolution will now be be forwarded to CCAC and Township of Bonnechere Valley. Mayor Briscoe assured residents in the affected area that the Douglas fire department will continue to provide first response until the changeover is fully implemented. Frosty Fun a hit

The 2012 Douglas Frosty Fun was a tremendous success, and the numbers prove it. The carnival’s financial statement was received by council and revealed a $1,765 profit. “This group did a super job and we got well rewarded for it,” said Councillor Ray Pender, chair of the township’s community services committee. indepth impact

Council has received an Association of Municipalities of Ontario report outlining Drummond Report recommendations that may have a municipal impact or interest. The Drummond Report, released on Feb. 15, was prepared by the Commission on the Reform of Ontario’s Public Services. It sets the 2010-2011 deficit at $14 billion, equivalent to 2.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), the largest deficit relative to GDP of any province. The AMO list included 120 recommendations of interest to municipalities.

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Admaston-Bromley Township is supporting a call by the Ontario Urban Forest Council for the federal and provincial governments to take a leadership role in urban forestry. Of particular concern is the destruction caused by the emerald ash borer. Correspondence to township council said the imported pest has already killed tens of thousands of ash trees. The motion was moved by Deputy Mayor Dirk Rook

ad seconded by Coun. Ray Pender. Coun. Michael Donohue voted against the motion. He didn’t agree with the resolution’s ‘tenor’ that the concern was largely “and esthetic concern.” Mayor Briscoe called emerald ash borer infestation a quality-of-life issue, about whether people can breathe properly or not. She also noted that 80 per cent of people live in urban populations and predicted “it’s only going to get worse.

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ment committee chair Coun. Michael Donohue.

Since wedding planning season is upon us, why not check out some of our new books that could help you out. These include: • It’s All About The Dress by Randy Fenoli from TLC’s Say Yes to the Dress: a guidebook to make choosing the right dress for that special day easier than ever. • Baking with the Cake Boss: 100 of Buddy’s Best Recipes and Decorating Secrets by Buddy Valastro from TLC’s Cake Boss: a cookbook with all of Buddy’s most sought after recipes from cookies and pastries to his trademark cake creations. Or you could try one of our new books which some of this year’s Oscar winning and nominated movies were based on: • The Descendants by Kaui Hart Hemmings, a story about an unconventional family forced to come together and re-create its own legacy, set against backdrop of Hawaii. • The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick, the story of a young orphaned boy who lives in the walls of a busy Paris train station, where his survival depends on secrets and anonymity. We also have these Academy Award selections in our collection: • Moneyball: Michael Lewis – ebook;

• War Horse: Michael Morpurgo – ebook; • Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close: Jonathan Safran Foer – ebook; • Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy: John Lecarre – ebook; • Drive: James Sallis – ebook; • The Help: Kathryn Stockett – paperback; • The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: Stieg Larsson – paperback; • Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: JK Rowling – paperback; • Jane Eyre: Charlotte Bronte – paperback. Our eReaders are now available to borrow for two weeks at a time. For more information about what books are available and how you can try out one of the Kobo eReaders, check out our facebook page or our website at www.admastonbromleylibrary.com If you’re looking for something to do during the March Break, why not stop in for a story time? We will be having a story, crafts and snacks on Wednesday, March 14 at 1:30 p.m. for children ages four to 10. While here with your children, you could also apply to be a volunteer. We are always looking to add new volunteers to assist with many different things around the library.

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Family photos are always special, but few as special as treasured five-generation photos. This photograph, taken at Renfrew Victoria Hospital, shows great great grandmother Viola Bos holding baby Kaydee Viola Jane Abel. The little dress Kaydee is wearing was made by her great grandmother Bilson. At left is great great grandmother Viola Bos and, at right, Kaydee’s mother Hanna Bilson. Behind is proud grandpa Mark Bilson. Kaydee’s parents are Hanna Bilson and Brad Abel, grandparents Mark and Janie Bilson, great grandparents Joan and Murray Bilson, and great great grandmother Viola Bos.

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Town of Renfrew SUMMeR eMpLOYMeNT OppORTUNITIeS fOR STUdeNTS with the Town of Renfrew Parks and Recreation Department Day Camp and Summer Events Supervisor (1) Day Camp and Summer Events Leader (4) Maintenance Worker (2) Tourist Ambassador (3) Customer Service Representative (1) Swim Bus Monitor (1) More details available at www.town.renfrew.on.ca (Employment Opportunities) Recreation Centre 67 Argyle Street Renfrew

general public to attend, the foundation can give back to the community that so generously supports us.” The concerts, which will range from solos to quartets using acoustic instruments, get underway in the lodge’s community centre at 1:30 p.m. The concert dates are March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, Aug. 8, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 and Dec. 12. For more information, visit www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca or call Miramichi Loddge client programs supervistor Nancy Lemire at 613735-4693, ext. 122.

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WHERE: Horton Community Centre, 1005 Castleford Rd. WHEN: April 28th, 2012 TIME: Doors & Bar open at 6 p.m. Trivia Challenge Starts at 7p.m. There will be a short break between rounds to collect refreshments. COST: $10 per person – 6 person team ($60 a team) FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD PLACE AWARDS! Register now by fax:(613) 432-7298 E-Mail:krhorton@xplornet.ca Questions? Concerns? Call Kathleen: (613) 432-6271 Space is limited! Register early to avoid disappointment!

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The 50/50 draw was won by Jack Abercrombie - $141.00 There are still a few unclaimed prizes AVERY DROUILLARD – vest, cap & toque from PROTYRE BOB CAMPBELL – wall paper boarded from SWEET’S DÉCORE & $20.00 Gift Card from SANTA FE KENDRA FROLANDER – fabric cut out dolls from HEATHER PICARD $20.00 gift card from TRACEY’S ICE CREAM

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Monday to Friday 1:00pm-2:30pm Check www.town.renfrew.on.ca for sponsored skate times. Thank you Canadian Tire and Scotiabank for your support!

Gather a team of friends, family, or co-workers for a Night of excitement and FUN by testing your knowledge of Canada, Pop Culture, Local History and all things trivia!

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Please protect the children in our communities Renfrew County often seems protected from many of the atrocities experienced in Canada’s urban areas. But we’re not exactly totally isolated from the slings and arrows of the wrong treatment of children. The present high-profile trial in London, Ont., of Michael Rafferty, for the killing of eight-year-old Victoria ‘Tori’ Stafford, is more than enough reminder that bad things don’t happen to children only in big cities. The public is rightfully angry to see that an eight-year-old resident of Woodstock was abducted, sexually assaulted and suffered hammer hits to the head before dying. Such unspeakable details will continue to be on display for up to three months, as justice is sought. Meanwhile, the trial helps remind us of

what we can do to protect all the children in our communities. Because all it takes is one person – perhaps a pedophile, of which there are some in Renfrew County – to change a child’s history forever. But that doesn’t mean smothering and over-protective parental philosophies must persist. It’s all right to talk to strangers, but children need to know what the boundaries are. Boundaries include the use of passwords before picking up children, walking home from school with a buddy, locking doors to schools so visitors are required to ring for entry, and encouraging students to identify visitors they’re not familiar with. Safe-school policies have helped protect

county schools in ways they weren’t less than a decade ago. One used to be able to just pop into school to see little Johnny or Jill, but that’s not so easy now. And that’s OK. Just like it’s OK to make sure the person waiting in the parking lot comes to the school to be properly identified as the children’s intended keeper. Just as notes need to be put in students’ agendas to remind teachers and other staff that a certain person is picking up the student at day’s end. Just as children need to be educated on what to show, and not to show, when communicating on social media with their friends through photos or written communication. Just as passwords need to be known by little kids and their guardians, but not by the

little boys’ or girls’ friends. Just as passwords get changed if they’re leaked to those who shouldn’t have that information. Also, do what good neighbours do when seeing a stranger offering a ride or company to youngsters. Not so long ago, a local reporter, just north of Renfrew, pulled his car over to the curb to talk to some youngsters about a newspaper story he was working on. Within the minute, the school principal had received a phone call from a neighbour, jumped in his car, and dashed down the road to see if the kids were in trouble. “Oh, it’s only you,” said the principal, relieved to see that the students were still safe and sound.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The Conservatives’ Old Age Security figures don’t add up Re: The March 1 story in the Renfrew Mercury with the headline, Unsustainble OAS system not true, say MP’s opponents. To the editor: I read with bemusement that Cheryl Gallant’s website says that the Old Age Security system will become unsustainable in the long run. I assume she gave no facts to support this weird declaration. But then how could she? The budget officer says payment costs today are 2.4 per cent of the Gross Domestric Product. They were 2.3 per cent in 2010, are projected to rise to 3.1 per cent in 2013, and then begin to decline to 2.6 per cent by 2050. None of these figures make the OAS remote-

ly unsustainable. Furthermore, if Finance Minister Flaherty had not rejected the idea of gradually increasing the Canada Pension Plan, thus increasing the retirement income of most seniors at little or no cost to the government, the number of low-income seniors who need the income supplement would have been reduced, thus lowering even more the cost of the OAS. It is no wonder Gallant didn’t return your calls. She, like her boss Stephen Harper, doesn’t let mere facts get in her way. Their people-destroying neo-liberal ideology is too important. Brian Shackleton Renfrew

Too little monitoring, too much speeding on Veterans Memorial Boulevard To the editor: Every time I drive down Veterans Memorial Boulevard, there are always some people that think they are on a race track and they try to outrun everyone else. One of these days, someone is going to be badly injured, or even killed, by these people. Especially around the school zone. It seems that no matter how many complaints are made about the speeding, nothing is ever done about it. Over the last three months I have never seen an OPP car in the area monitoring

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the traffic. I usually drive in this area between the hours of 9 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. I realize that they have other duties too, but there must be times that they can put into monitoring traffic on this road. Maybe the town should hire their own force, even if they just look after all the traffic violations. D.J. Dean Renfrew

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With the 2012 March Break just around the corner, how do you plan to spend the March 12 to 16 school break?

How serious is the robo-call controversy rocking Parliament Hill?

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B) I plan to leave Canada for a warm, tropical locale.

C) I plan to spend the week close to home with family and friends, enjoying all that a Canadian winter has to offer.

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kids off to immediate family to care for them.

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A) Very serious. By-elections should be held

B) Serious. An inquiry should be held with stiff fines and jail time meted out to all who broke the law.

C) Moderately serious. Knuckles of the few ‘rogue’ operatives involved should be rapped and then let’s get back to the nation’s business.

D) It’s no big deal. All parties use dirty tricks during an election campaign.

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but glad to see them This email came from Ron and Brenda Golden. Good morning Jim & Ila: Just to let you know that we had our first sightings of red-wing blackbirds on Friday. We heard them Thursday morning (they were in the trees behind the house) but could not see them. Ron finally spotted them at the feeder on Friday, but the blue-jays were harassing them. Also, our cardinal is back. Ron and Brenda Golden Thank you for the news. The red-wings can take over a feeder very quickly but they are one of the first birds to return and their song is a welcome sound of spring. The females will arrive in a week or two. Winter food

Elizabeth Rowan found a star-nosed mole on top of the snow this week. These small mammals are one of the main winter food sources for northern harriers, red-tailed hawks, roughlegged hawks and broad-winged hawks. As soon as the temperatures rise above freezing and the snow is less than four inches (10 cm) deep, the animals move to the surface of the snow where they are easy prey for the predators. Another source of food for animals and birds in the winter are the carcases of the whitetailed deer. Nancy Dedo at Douglas watched a bald eagle feeding on one for over an hour last Friday. The ravens and the wolves usually find the animal first and then the eagles take over especially during the day light hours. From now on watch for eagles cruising open water in search of food. Any animal or fish that has not survived the winter is good pickings. The eagles should be starting to nest by the end of March. They do not rebuild they just add more material until the nest becomes so heavy it will fall to the ground. The nest may be six feet (2 metres) in diameter and up to four feet (1.3 metres) thick. Hairy woodpeckers

Robert Cybulski had two pair of hairy woodpeckers come to his feeder this week. During the winter the birds occupy two different territories for roosting and feeding. In March they may find a new territory or expand their current ones. Their visual displays are many as is their drumming. Robert says that several scrimmages take place every day. Each pair is trying to claim the same territory and until one pair dominates the fights will continue. Once the claim has been settled the dominant pair will hop around a tree in the territory and waving their bill from left to right and then stop all movement and remain absolutely still for up to 20 minutes. Each bird of the pair will drum on a favourite dry limb. The length of the drum and speed must be understood by all woodpeckers be-

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cause a misunderstood display can be dangerous because woodpeckers can punch holes in more than trees. Dog cage does the job

Bill and Evelyn McLaughlin have found a use for an unused dog cage. They have been having trouble with pigeons chasing the smaller sparrows and finches away from their feeders. The spaces between the wires of the cage allow the small birds to feed inside but the pigeons cannot reach the corn and sunflower. Bill says there is lots of corn on the snow outside the cage for the pigeons.

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A big thank you goes out to all volunteers that helped make last month’s Braeside Winter Carnival a great day!!!

Merlin

Joyce Calverley had a merlin, once called a pigeon hawk, swoop through her yard driving all birds to cover very quickly. The merlin is a falcon about the size of a blue jay, very swift and direct in flight, with pointed wings, grey (male) or brown (female) above with a long banded tail. The merlin is a very effective hunter, but too rare to be a threat to any prey species. Ducks

Mary and Dwaine Steele saw 10 goldeneye and two mallards feeding in the Madawaska River near Calabogie this week. It is unusual to have two water birds with very different feeding habits in the same stretch of open water. The goldeneye, often referred to as whistlers, because of the sound their wings make in flight, feed on animal matter, insect larvae, small fish and crustaceans, while mallards are primarily vegetarians. Enjoy your birding. Ila and Jim Ferguson, 5313 River Road, RR 5, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3Z8 .Phone 613-432-2738 or email jamesh@ nrtco.net

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It is mandatory for anyone wishing to hunt wild turkeys in Ontario to take this course, White noted. The DVD will provide information on the natural history of wild turkeys, hunting safety and ethics, hunting regulations, hunting techniques, equipment and calling. After viewing the DVD you make an appointment with a hunter education examiner to take a written, 25-question, multiple-choice exam. Everyone who passes will receive a copy of the exam necessary to purchase a turkey hunting licence. White, who is a wild turkey

Heart of the Valley McNab Braeside Fire Deptartment – and Sparky Arnprior Legion Robbin’s Confectionary (The Watson’s) Arnprior McNab/Braeside Archives (John Smith) Glen Arthur and Terry, Kirk and Michael for painting the lines on our rink Cindy Mosely and Charlene Doug Schultz – Referee Metroland newspapers for their support Tim Horton’s (Peter McCluskey) Reid Bros. (Doug Carr) Coca Cola (Dave Blunden) Debbie Laventure – Face Painting

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Don’t wait to get your wild turkey licence Don’t wait until the last minute to get your first wild turkey hunting licence. That’s the advice of Kevin White of the Renfrew Fish and Game Club. To get your first licence to hunt wild turkey, you can now take your Wild Turkey Hunter Education Course Seminar from the comfort of your home, White said. By obtaining a DVD from the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters (OFAH) you can view the course on DVD and make an appointment to do your exam with a wild turkey hunter education examiner.

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hunter education examiner, said the option of purchasing the DVD makes it much more convenient for most. The DVD is $35, which is the same as attending a seminar, is non-refundable and may not be transferred to another party. The cost includes the exam. White also said a personalized receipt is sent to the purchaser of the DVD who must present it to the examiner when being tested. For the DVD, call the OFAH at 705-748-6324, ext 260, or visit www.ofah.org/ seminars. The wild turkey season starts April 25, 2012.

The Renfrew and Area Health Services Village was formed in August 2010 and as a not-for-profit organization has very successfully pursued and secured a number of new doctors, including family physicians and specialists. We welcome our most recent engagement, Dr. Susan Krejewski, a surgeon who will commence practice this spring. Our original goal of fourteen new doctors over a period of approximately five years is exactly on target. This initiative has and will continue to provide individuals and families in our area with access to physicians--an initiative that is crucial for our health care needs. What happens behind this success is equally powerful. The economic benefit or impact to a community is minimally $1 million for each new doctor that is engaged. That means that at this point in time, our collective efforts will bring $6 million dollars to our local economy and $14 million as we complete our mandate. The Renfrew and Area Health Services Village has and will continue its fundraising program to support this ambitious effort. Without the generous donation of our local residents and businesses, we would not be able to achieve this important goal. To all of those who have given to this initiative: our most sincere thanks. Our fundraising efforts will continue as we move forward with our goal of fourteen new doctors. Please join in this very successful project with your contribution and support. Sincerely, Raye-Anne Briscoe, Chair of the Renfrew and Area Health Services Village Bill Ringrose, Peter Emon, Don Eady, Karen Maxwell-Fundraising Committee Chair, Hessel VanderVelde, Kent Tubman , Randy Penney and Barb Desilets. Renfrew & Area Health Services Village 1 Innovation Drive Renfrew, ON K7V 0B5 (613) 432-3328

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My sister Audrey said we had a divided household. She tried to explain it to me, but I wasn’t old enough to grasp the full meaning. I knew it had something to do with voting, and something to do with religion. But in my young and impressionable mind, I thought if you had a divided household, it could also mean there would be some sort of partition cutting the old log house in half. But Audrey ran out of patience trying to explain it all to me, but she did say it had nothing to do with slicing our house in two. But one year I got a firmer picture in my mind when Lent came around. Mother who had been a Catholic all her life, but then went to the Lutheran Church when she moved out to Northcote, still liked to stick to some of the rituals of the Catholic Church. Of course, Father was not at all pleased with Mother making even a slight reference to “that other church,” as he called it. Mother would never eat meat on Friday. Father thought that was sheer nonsense. He liked his meat three times a day, and it didn’t matter what day of the week it was! So Mother cooked the usual big supper on Fridays, but she never put as much as a scrap on her own plate. She often scrambled eggs instead, which Father thought should only be put on your plate at breakfast, and then with a heaping serving of fried salt pork beside it! Well, Mother thought it would be a good year for all of us to give up meat on the Fridays that year during Lent. How to get Father to agree was the issue. Father loved his food. Although he was as thin as a willow, he could, as Mother often said, “eat any man twice his size under the table” whatever that meant. It was nothing for him to pile three pork chops onto his plate, and there wasn’t much left to a pot roast by the time Father was finished with it. No, Mother was going to have her work cut out for her if she thought she was going to get Father to give up meat during Lent. She had already talked my sister Audrey and me into giving up something for the entire duration of Lent, which to me was taking this idea too far. Audrey gave up butter. I loved butter, and it would take more than a Holy Day to make me give it up for a few weeks. So I decided I would give up humbugs. I hated humbugs with a passion. Mr. Briscoe, who had no idea I disliked the little odd shaped striped candies, always pressed one or two into my hand when we finished our shopping. Good manners drilled into us by the time we were walking prevented me from doing anything but thanking him with all the enthusiasm I could muster under the circumstances. But as soon as I got outside, I would chuck them into a potted plant, or take them home to feed them to my pet calf who seemed to thrive on them. That first Friday in Lent, when we came

MARY COOK MEMORIES home from the Northcote School, Mother was already busy at getting supper. I knew something was in the air, when I couldn’t smell roasting chicken, sausages, or beef cooking. The big fry pan was sitting on the reservoir, but there was no meat in it. Pots were boiling and sticky buns were on the bake table. But there was no meat in sight. On the way home from school, my sister Audrey said don’t be surprised if there was trouble to pay at supper that night. She wouldn’t elaborate, and my stomach was in knots by the time I came downstairs from changing out of my school clothes. Mother was bustling between the Findlay Oval and the table when Father and the brothers came in from doing the evening chores. They took turns washing up at the bench near the back door, and Father walked over and took his place at the head of the table. Mother moved the big fry pan to the front lid of the stove, slapped in a slab of butter, and reached up into the warming closet and took out a platter of herring. It came from a barrel father had salted away in the summer kitchen in the late Fall. The fish made a sizzling sound as it hit the hot pan, and Father turned around in his chair to take a look at what was going on behind his back. Audrey was ordered to load the bowls with the vegetables and put them on the table. By the time she got that done, Mother had the fish on a platter and put it in front of Father. He was sitting there with his knife in one hand and his fork in the other, both pointing towards the ceiling. He took another look at the Findlay Oval. Audrey leaned over and whispered in my ear, “He thinks there is a roast of beef in the oven.” Well, Mother took her place at the other end of the table, and asked Father to say the Grace. I noticed he didn’t have his eyes shut that night, and the Grace was shorter than usual. The bowls of vegetables and creamed potatoes went around the table, and Father took the biggest piece of fish off the platter. I never took my eyes off him. When he had helped himself to everything, he half turned in his chair towards the Findlay Oval. He looked right at Mother. All he said was “where’s the meat?” Mother let out a big sigh. She went to the ice box and took out a plate of cold headcheese, and slapped it down in front of Father who cut a two-inch slice and piled it on his alreadyoverflowing plate. When supper was over, and we were redding up the kitchen, I asked Audrey when Lent would be over. “Not soon enough” was all she

Celebrating Lent at St. Joe’s The 40 days of Lent, from Ash Wednesday leading up to Easter Sunday, is a time for reflection, alms giving and preparation. On Ash Wednesday, Feb. 22, students and staff from St Joseph’s Catholic High School joined the St. Thomas the Apostle Elementary School community, for the celebration of mass at St. Francis Xavier Church. This mass was officiated by Father Ryan Holley and Deacon Don Smith and students sang in the choir. Other Lenten period activities planned for the school include the annual THINK Fast and the Bishop’s Mass for the feast of the Annunciation of our Lord, which is scheduled for March 26, at St. Francis Xavier Church. THINK Fast is a 25-hour overnight famine for all students who wish to participate. Each participant must collects a minimum of $25 in pledges and donations, which will be forwarded for charitable works supporting small farmers in the global south. THINK Fast is a student fundraising cam-

VICTORIA SLIGHT JAGUAR JOURNAL paign sponsored by the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace, and provides an opportunity for students to join in solidarity with the hungry and oppressed of the world. In breaking their fast students are reminded to be grateful for all they have. The 2012 SJHS THINK Fast event is organized by Haley Gale, Christine Helferty, Laura Troutman, Eric Watters and the school Chaplain, Mr. Jason Dedo. In the continued spirit of mission work, the SJHS 2012 Dominican Republic Experience team has returned home safely. Some of their stories will be reported in next week’s Jaguar Journal column.

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One woman’s story about moving on This article has been commissioned to Trish Dyer, by Bernadette McCann House. The subject of the article is a past volunteer of Bernadette McCann House and the article has been printed with her permission. The woman has remarkable eyes. They are ever-changing kaleidoscopes. They go from green to grey to gold; from dark and sombre to luminous and lively in the interval of a heartbeat. In fact, they are so clear, so pure and honest, it is necessary to look away from time to time in order to concentrate on what she is saying. She’s been to hell and back, this remarkable woman. But years of tears have flushed away the pain. She has learned to forgive herself. And move on. Found herself with a real man and entered into a real marriage – a partnership between equals. There are still questions about how it all happened: about her first attempt at a marriage. But the answers don’t seem to matter as much anymore. There is a sense of the wonder – the detachment – that signals true healing. How could she, a quiet, studious Catholic girl, raised up on the Bible itself, have failed to recognize evil? Had she been naïve or just plain stupid back then? She poses the question aloud, genuinely curious. How could a good girl, a girl who’d always done her best to help, one of 10 kids in a close- knit, God-fearing farm family, have let herself be drawn in by a smoothtalking stranger; a handsome, well-travelled, book- smart man with a phenomenal memory for trivia and enough ambition and confidence for two – a man who had to have her and only her? He had been smooth, but not that smooth. There had

been warning signs. She’d certainly noticed how quick he could go from warm and loving to cold and downright vicious, especially when he didn’t get his own way. She might even have picked up on his habit of blaming other people for everything that had ever gone wrong in his life. How his first wife had turned out to be a disaster, a disappointment unworthy of his love. And the way he’d talked about his parents: about how his mother was the only person who’d ever really appreciated how special he was and how even she had never really, truly appreciated his potential. But she’d been in love and giddy with it and feeling special and… so giddy with love that she had allowed herself to be lured 900 miles away from family and friends; to take up one half of a marriage as unstable and unpredictable as him and his moods, in a community full of strangers. Had she been dumb to coddle him, to cater to his moods, or had that been some form of survival instinct? She’d been taught it was Christian to forgive and forget. So she’d concentrated on the good and worked hard at ignoring the rest. She had toiled year after year, the only adult in the house with a full-time job to put him through school so he could become a professional. And continued to toil, as the only adult in the house with a full-time job, as he’d become a bitter, chronicallyunemployed ‘professional’ labouring to create an illusion of stability and happiness for two very young children. Why had she kept trying; trying to make it easier for him to be a better man, a better husband, a better father? Why had she put up with insults, the meanness, the bul-

lying, and the physical outbursts – flying objects, the occasional slap or punch? A home was supposed to be a refuge, not a war zone. And a wife was supposed to be a partner, not a prisoner. Why hadn’t she left? Taken the kids and just left? Had it been stupidity, or stubbornness or foolish pride to even refuse to contemplate leaving – let alone divorcing him? To overlook and forgive and excuse and cover up instead of admitting her family had been right – that he was a mistake – and end it. She says, more than once, that he’d been such a goodlooking guy, the kind of man who could charm the birds out of the trees. As handsome on the outside as he’d been rotten and ugly on the inside – the word sociopath comes to mind more than once as you listen to her story. But in the end none of that matters. She fended off thoughts of suicide and waited him out. Waited for him to flee in search of a new victim. Took on the twin evils of poverty and loneliness and raised the kids single-handedly. She’d done pretty much everything anyway. So, she barely noticed him gone. She worked full-time and started a small business on the side. Put in 18 hours a day until the kids were launched. Now she’s with a REAL man – a man worthy of her love and her trust – a genuine partner. She has learned how to forgive herself, and moved on. Bernadette McCann House provides critical services and support to women, children, and youth facing domestic violence. If you require shelter or support please call our 24-hour help lines at 1-800267-4930, 613-732-3131. It’s Time to Talk!

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Busy March Break coming to Greater Madawaska Public Library If you’re looking for something fun and inexpensive to do with the kids this coming March break, bring them to the library. Staff at the Greater Madawaska Public Library have been hard at work planning a full week of activities that are sure to keep families busy. Events to mark on your calendar are:

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• Family Games Day – Beat your boredom with board games on Tuesday March 13. Runs from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. No registration required. • Wii Crazy! – Test out your skills on the Wii Wednesday March 14. Runs 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. No registration required. • Storytime Pajama Party – Come to Storytime in your PJ’s on March 15 and enjoy some

bedtime books and crafts. Runs from 10 to 11 a.m. Up to age six. No registration required. • Weird Science – Learn how to make your own seriously gross slime and your own lava lamp! March 16 from 12:30pm to 1:30pm. Ages 6 to 10. Registration required. • Saint Patrick’s Day Par-tay! – Everyone’s Irish for the day at GMPL! On March 17 from

11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. help us celebrate with crafts, bingo, snacks and more. Registration required. All events are free, but some require registration. Register in person at the library online, or call 613-752-2317. Visit www.greatermadawaska.com/library for more information.

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of the two experienced nurses who attended the Patient Safety Education Program (PSEP) training in Kingston in early January. The PSEP emphasizes an interprofessional team approach and peer-to-peer education. Hanniman and colleague Cindy Walker, the project leaders, have been sharing the information gathered from the course with their fellow nursing staﬀ and presented further learning opportunities to all employees of RVH at an Educational Skills Fair at RVH on February 21. Jessica Gilbert, RVH’s Clinical Nurse Manager of the Acute Care Program, mentions that the theme for the day was patient safety. “We covered a variety of issues in order to raise staﬀ awareness regarding safety initiatives in which RVH is currently invested.”

�� RVH has successfully obtained Quality Nursing Environment funding from The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to develop new initiatives that are led by frontline nurses. The funding runs from January until the end of March, and will focus on implementing tools and generating awareness related to hospital-wide policies focusing on patient safety. The purpose is to support the engagement and retention of our wonderful care providers and recognize the valuable contributions of these nurses in the health care system. Chris Ferguson, Vice-President of Patient Services at RVH, explains that the funds for this project will be allocated to replacement of frontline nurses so they can develop a plan and implement the project, which involves tools and education about the six domains of patient safety from the Canadian Patient Safety Institute. At RVH, staff are concentrating on three of those six domains: 1. Contributing to a Culture of Safety: Applying core patient safety, knowledge and skill, and attributes to everyday work; 2. Communicating Effectively Through Patient Safety: Promoting patient safety through effective health

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Some of the topics were simply review for some of the care team, she adds, but any opportunity to practise the steps to follow for routine tasks—such as filling out forms or hand hygiene—contributes to the overall safety of our patients. Competency-based and equipment-based stations were also included for staff participation. “There is a patient safety aspect in every job description in the hospital—it involves all staff,” notes Hanniman. Those who took part could refresh skills, such as patient lifts and medication administration, or review the surgical safety checklist. Hanniman says they will host other safety events, demonstrations and presentations throughout the hospital until the end of March. The team plans to measure the success of this initiative at its conclusion.

care communication by education of staff on various safety tools; and 3. Working in Teams for Patient Safety: Working within a team to optimize both patient safety and quality of care. The project leads have attended a twoday course to become the organizational patient safety champions and they will be responsible to mentor the other nurses throughout the hospital until the end of the month. Ferguson says that although the funding is targeted to nursing, the nurses involved will educate all hospital departments providing patient care and all levels of the organization, including senior management. “Patient safety is a core value at RVH,” states registered nurse Charlene Hanniman, one RVH frontline nurses plan educational activities for all staﬀ related to patient safety.

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Renfrew resident Fern Hisko looked up from her computer screen to see two dogs running frantically back and forth on Lisgar Street (aka Highway 132) that Sunday morning. It was about 10 o’clock on Feb. 26, and the two appeared determined to reach their destination. As it turned out, they were a long way from home, as Shawville, and not Renfrew, residents. “The dogs were obstructing traffic, and one actually sat down in the middle of the road trying to clean or warm her paws from the salt on the streets,” recalls Hisko. “She was not at all concerned about the traffic on a busy Highway 132, so the OPP’s assistance was greatly appreciated, with a cruiser sitting nearby slowing traffic, to prevent a possible accident or the dogs being hit. “They would not come near me when I got out of my vehicle so, instead, I quietly followed, making sure they didn’t get more lost or, in danger, as I waited for assistance from animal control.” Eventually, the female dog settled, exhausted from running, in a local backyard. “Stephanie, from animal control, arrived on the scene and came well equipped,” says Hisko. The black and white sheepdog-type female was curled up and lying under a pull trailer, shivering, perhaps from fear, perhaps from the cold. The black mutt appeared to be guarding the female who, it turns out, was more tired than normal because she’d been nursing her absent pups. But one of the animal control officers, Steph-

anie Jacob, had the answer to securing their confidence — a five-inch wide, eight-inch long bone. It seems the bond between the two dogs also facilitated their surrender. The male had a vet tag, the female had no identification tag, so it was disappointing, but not a surprise, that neither dog was claimed by the next day. “I felt sad, but then the following day I was overjoyed to hear that their owners arrived and mom was to be united with her puppies,” said Hisko. In speaking to The Mercury, she said she thought her story might warm the hearts of other animal lovers. “I just wanted to tell a happy story.” After all, she says dogs are smart, but they often need help from humankind. And we owe it to offer assistance, says Hisko. “A dog is a man’s best friend, as acknowledged, documented, proven and embraced by many! “Dogs also need gentleness, patience, care, understanding, time, money, work and love,” she adds. “And without that, they can have a more difficult time.” These two dogs reportedly went missing Saturday evening, before Hisko sighted them the next morning. How they got to Renfrew is a question she can’t answer. But she does know dogs are better off, when people reach out to these wonderful creatures. • Fern Hisko has been a dog owner for 20 years. Her current canine companion is Tedward, a four-year-old terrier.

Province changes livestock compensation rules gram must now provide a Farm Business Registration number when calling 3-1-1 to report their livestock loss. Unregistered farms will no longer be eligible for compensation. Visit the Ontario Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Rural Affairs website at ontario.ca/ predator for information on the changes to the program.

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Jeff’s Art and Designs tattoo shop in Petawawa had a fundraising event for three different charities over the March 2 to 4 weekend. Jeff is the tattoo artist that has been featured recently on the CBC Program, Redemption Inc. Five present and former students from the Renfrew Adult High School participated in the event, along with the school’s two credit teachers, Peggy McLeese and Marc Fournier. The students involved were Katie Prevost, Tyler Bowman, Tanner Massey, Shawntel Campbell and Tammy Marzano. We were all booked in for Sunday, March 4. We collected and donated books for the Books to Prisoners Charity, which operates out of Carleton University. We also collected and donated non-perishable goods for the Eastern Ontario Resource Centre Food Bank. The main reason for Jeff’s March Marathon however, was to raise funds by offering discounted tattoos. The funds raised for the purchase of the tattoos went towards supporting 180 Change Street, which is a Toronto-based group dedicated to youth who are at risk of incarceration. The founder is Sam Egonu, who met Jeff while both were participants on Redemption Inc. The group helps to provide funds for court cases for youth and it also provides educational opportunities for at-risk youth. The members of the Renfrew Adult High School were at Jeff’s Art and Designs from 11 a.m. until well after 6 p.m. The tattoos chosen varied according to each personality, including flowers, Celtic knots and crosses. Katie Prevost commented that although the experience was at times painful, overall it was a pleasant day in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. She then added that it was good to know that the money was going towards a good cause. Tyler Bowman said both artists were excellent at creating the tattoos.

Commenting his Facebook page, Jeff said the group from the adult high school was a fun crowd.

The day wound up being a genuine bonding experience for staff and students alike.

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Pastor David Tigchelaar 433-3598 • 431 Albert St. Sunday 10 a.m. Worship Service – Nursery Available Sunday School During Service Coffee Break Women’s Interfaith Bible Study Wednesday mornings From 10:00 -11:30 a.m. Story Hour and Nursery for Children 5 yrs. and under Available Everyone is welcome _____________________________

The United Church of Canada

BRAESIDE PASTORAL CHARGE Rev. Dr. Richard Hollingsworth 623-2360 Glasgow – 9:00 am Castleford – 10:00 am Braeside – 11:00 am Sunday School During Service _____________________________

elmwood Bible Chapel

200 Francis St. 432-4572 432-3087 Wednesday 7:30 p.m. – Bible Study, Prayer SUndAy

9:30 a.m. – The Lord’s Supper 11:00 a.m. – Family Bible Hour and Sunday School _____________________________

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The renfrew presbyterian Church

Ministers: The Reverends Brian and Alison Sharpe Organist: Mrs. Elizabeth Brumm, H.B.Mus., A.R.CT.(2) SUndAy 10:00 a.m. – Worship Nursery Care Available Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Wheelchair Accessibility EVERYONE WELCOME Come join us in worship “I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the Lord’s house’.” (Psalm 122:1) Good News Bible _____________________________

renfrew Baptist Church

Corner of Plaunt & Railway 432-4266 Rev. Tom Smith SUndAy 10:30 – Worship Cable Channel 22 Sundays 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. Bible Study, Wednesday 7 p.m. All Are Welcome _____________________________

The Anglican Church of Canada

ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE Corner Argyle St. at Patrick Phone 432-3062 Ministry Rev’d. Cathy McCaig with the members of the Parish. SUndAyS 10:30am – Morning Worship/Holy Communion Come and Worship _____________________________

The roman Catholic Community

oUr LAdy oF FATimA pAriSh 100 Lisgar Avenue, West 432-8525 Saturday 7:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. ST. FrAnCiS XAVier pAriSh 331 Plaunt Street, South 432-5825 Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday 10:30 a.m. _____________________________

Words of Life ministries SUndAyS @ 7pm

8 Argyle and Munroe Streets A non-denominational ministry of encouragement hope and inspiration wordofliferenfrew@hotmail.ca 613-432-6059 All Are Welcome!

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COMMUNITY The Renfrew Mercury community calendar is a free public service for not-for-profit groups. Notices appear as space permits. Please submit your information at least two weeks before the event and include a daytime contact name and phone number for us to reach you for clarification. Keep submissions under 30 words. Notices can be emailed to peter.clark@ metroland.com or dropped off at The Mercury, 35 Opeongo Road, Renfrew. Thursday, March 8 * Free tryouts of nordic pole walking with certified NPW Instructor, Judy Whitelock on last evening of Get W.I.T.H. It (Walking in the Halls) at St. Joseph’s High School at 6:30 p.m. Learn about the health benefits including burning almost twice the calories, reducing blood pressure, blood sugar, neck, shoulder and back pain, pressure on hips and knees, and revving up your “feel good” hormones for mental health. Call Judy for more dates and venues 613-288-8464. Please register now so there are enough poles for everyone. Poles are available for purchase if desired after the training. Coming April 26: Dr. Klaus Schwanbeck from Germany, the world’s leading authority on nordic pole walking, will be speaking in Arnprior. Keep the evening open to attend this community fundraiser. Saturday, March 10 • Stew-chili supper and euchre card party sponsored by the Arnprior Chapter Order of Eastern Star in the Masonic Hall at 5:30 p.m. Door and card prizes. Cost $8, Open to the public. For details or tickets, call Betty Jones at 613-256-3388 or Susan King

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at 613-831-0844. Tickets also at the door. • Euchre party at AFAC Wing in the lounge at 1 p.m. Cost $8 per person in support of the TLC, light lunch at half time. Call 613-4324485 for information. • Renfrew County Fiddlers Association monthly dance at the Renfrew Legion from 8 p.m. to midnight. Old-time mixed music and dance with a light lunch. General public admission $6. Everyone welcome. Dances also set for April 21, May 19 and June 9. • St. Pat’s at St. Paul’s Restoration Fund concert from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, Shawville. Features Renfrew Highland Pipes and Drums, Elly Kelly and friends, Scott Judd, Celtic Dancers and other local entertainment. Tickets in advance $12. Contact M. Palmer at 819647-5414. March 10 and 11 • The seventh annual Curl 4 Kids CHEO Bonspiel will be held at the Shawville Curling Club. The entry cost is $25 per person. For further info, please contact Ron at 613407-1962, Helen 819-683-2213, or Ann 819-647-3277. Monday March 12 • Free skate from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. Sponsored by Canadian Tire. Tuesday, March 13 • Presbyterian Ladies Aid will be hosting a St. Patrick’s soup, sandwich and dessert lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost $10. Contact Ann Young at 613-432-3383. Wednesday, March 14 • WHMIS Certificate. 1 to 4 p.m. Get the information needed to work safely with controlled products in your workplace. Employ-

ment Networks, 613-432-3424. • Free skate from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. Sponsored by Scotiabank. Friday, March 16 • Douglas Lions Club St. Patrick’s Parade at 7 p.m. Floats and Leprechaun hoofers welcome. Contact Douglas Lions Club at 613-6492689 or Preston at 613-649-2378 to book your float. Prizes for best float, best family float and float coming farthest presented at Douglas Tavern. Parade lines up at St. Michael’s School from 6 p.m., leaves at 7 p.m. • Eganville and District Seniors St. Patrick’s soup and sandwich luncheon from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m.; Cost $7, live entertainment. More info. Call 613-628-2354. Saturday, March 17 • St. Patty’s Spiel. Celebrate St Patrick’s Day on the ice at the Renfrew Curling Club. Curlers and non-curlers are welcomed. No experience necessary and equipment is available if needed. Sign up a team or sign up as an individual. Information at 613-4325001. • St. Pat’s Day at DACA 12:30 to 6 p.m. featuring Dennis Harrington, Randy Foster, Guy Jamieson and Co., stepdancing, singers and Irish stew. • Irish stew supper at Glasgow United Church Friendship Hall from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Freewill donation. • St. Patrick’s Day five-km fun run in downtown Renfrew. All proceeds go the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation to assist with the cost of the Digital Mammography Unit. Registration is $20 for adults and $15 for students. Participants may pre-register at Val-

ley Source for Sports or call 613432-9333. Registration on event day begins at 9 a.m. Run starts at 10 a.m. This is an initiative of the Boston 4 Bust campaign in support of RVH. Sunday, March 18 • Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxillary euchre tournament at 1 p.m. Cost $8. Light lunch. Monday, March 19 • The Eganville Horticultural Society welcomes Kylah Dobson and Zach Loeks from Rainbow Heritage Farm near Cobden. Topic: Heritage Seeds. How to preserve them and why; their farming methods used to produce over 150 varieties of certified organic fruits, vegetables, herbs, nuts and flowers. Meeting at 7:30 p.m., St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, Eganville. Call Judy 613-628-9898. Refreshments. Wednesday March 21 • County of Renfrew Paramedic Services will be at the recreation centre from 9 to 10 a.m. Get your blood pressure reading, glucose testing and have questions answered at no charge. Thursday, March 22 • Renfrew Silver Seniors noon luncheon and bingo at the Renfrew Legion. • Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School Council Spaghetti Supper at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Adults $8, Children under 12, $5. Family rate (family of five) $25. Friday, March 23 • Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church Women are holding a book, bake and plant sale from

4 to 8 p.m. to help raise funds for their National UCW 50th anniversary project to fund maternal health care worker training courses for woman in Morogora, Tanzania. • Renfrew Home Show at the Renfrew Armouries. Doors open at 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday.

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Saturday, March 24 • Women’s dart tournament at the Renfrew Legion, teams of four, cost $40 per team. Women’s doubles $20 per team. Registration 9 a.m., starts at 10 a.m. Prizes based on number of teams. Contact Lianne at 613-432-0698 or Sheila at 613-433-9379. • Genealogical seminar: ancestry. ca and familysearch.org, sponsored by Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group at Algonquin Community College, Pembroke, Room 201 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The $25 fee includes lunch.

Sunday, April 1 • The Bonnechere Manor Foundation Presents an afternoon of dancing at the Renfrew Armouries from 1 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and available at the Bonnechere Manor, Valley Heritage Radio and at Aikenhead’s Drug Store in Renfrew. Light refreshments will be provided with live and silent auction, 50-50, door prizes and more. Proceeds to the auditorium campaign. Call Robyn at 613-432-4873 or visit www.BonnechereManorFoundation.com.

• Trivia Night at the Groves Park Lodge GEM Hall at 7 p.m. Teams of six, $10 a person or $60 per team. Call 613-432-5823 to preregister, or register at the door. Late luncheon and door prizes.

Friday, April 6 • Renfrew Freemasons lunch, noon at the Rocky Mountain House Restaurant. Gentlemen interested in learning about freemasonry are invited to join. Wives and girlfriends are welcome. Barry Samson 613-433-9038.

Thursday, March 29 • Eganville and District Seniors bowling in Petawawa. Bus leaves Eganville Seniors at noon. Cost $15 includes bus, game, shoes and coffee Must register before Mar 15. Call 613-628-2354. Saturday, March 31 • Hot roast beef supper at Haley United Church, Haley Station, 4 to 6:30 p.m. $12 Adults, $6 children 5 to 12 years, free for children under five years. Wheelchair Accessible. Take-Out Orders Available. • Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home Support is holding a trivia night from 7 to 10 p.m. in the AFAC Wing Lounge. Admission is $10 per person. Make a table of six of your friends or family, if

Sunday, April 22 • Scott Woods Band Fiddle Legend Tour at the Horton Community Centre. Woods and his band pays tribute to fiddle legends Don Messer, Al Cherny, King Ganam, Graham Townsend, Ward Allen and more in this fun-filled twohour variety shot featuring oldtime fiddling, traditional country, sensational step dancing and gospel music.

Curves ‘ food drive swinging into gear Curves clubs will waive the joining fee for new members, who bring in a bag of non-perishable food or donate $30 to their local food bank March 12 to 25. “Curves is committed to supporting the health and well-being of our members, so the food drive is a natural extension of that commitment to the communities where our clubs are located,” said Curves founder Diane Heavin in a news release. “Many families are struggling with basic expenses and need some help to make ends meet. Our food drive gives our

members a way to reach out and support their neighbours.” With a theme of “good for your body and your soul,” the drive encourages Curves members to feel doubly good about themselves by making time to exercise for good health and helping others in the community with a donation of nutritious food. For more details, visit Renfrew Curves downtown, check out www.curves.com or call 613-432-3444.

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Invitation to Child Health Clinics For families with children newborn to six years of age. < Health professionals offering information, consultation and screening related to growth & development, dental health & childhood immunization.

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Kitchen Cabinet Replacement Reference # PT1201 SCOPE: Replacement of kitchen cabinets and associated work in 87 Social Housing apartment units at 236 Hall Ave. in Renfrew Documents will be received until 2:00 PM local time, Thursday March 29, 2012 at Renfrew County Place, 450 O’Brien Road, Suite 105, Renfrew ON. Public opening to take place immediately after. Bid documents may be obtained by quoting reference number as above and upon payment of a $10.00 non-refundable fee (HST included).

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Shock and dismay have gripped Arnpriorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic community after last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s revelation that a long-time Saint John Chrysostom priest has been charged with sexually assaulting pre-teen boys. Daniel Miller is charged with three counts of gross indecency and three counts of indecent assault male. The OPPâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Renfrew County Crime Unit arrested and charged â&#x20AC;&#x153;Father Danâ&#x20AC;? on Feb. 29 in Pembroke. The alleged offences occurred between 1970 and 1980. Miller, 67, was a priest in Arnprior from 1976 to 1996. However, OPP say none of the three complainants, including an adult male, are from Arnprior. That is a relief to the many who were baptized, went to school at St. Joseph and John XXIII schools, attend confession, were married and commemorated other significant moments under Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guidance. Several were contacted for comment, but declined comment for various reasons: either they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe the charges, saying it is a vicious smear campaign, or they feel too angry and betrayed, along with a litany of other reasons. Comments on a Facebook post include: â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d never have imagined that allegations like these would surface against the Father Miller I knew;â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;This will be devastating for many people;â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;A man that I looked up to as a kid and now this;â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whether itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true or not, how does he recover from the allegations;â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can pray that justice is served and that the (alleged) victims recover from the life-changing impact this would have on them;â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;He came to my familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house many times for dinner, still canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t believe;â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Father Miller was a regular at my husbandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s house. Innocent until proven guilty!â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;We have all seen this too many times but it was always someone else and someone elseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s problem.â&#x20AC;? Two other Pembroke Diocese priests in recent years were found guilty of sexual assault against children. Bernard Prince was first charged in October 2005 in what would eventually become 14 charges of buggery, indecent assault and gross indecency. Prince lived in a number of Ottawa Valley communities, including Renfrew, before his retirement

in 2004. Robert Borne was charged in 2009 with two counts each of gross indecency, indecent assault and breach of trust in relation to three victims. He is a Pembroke native. Millerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last known address, according to OPP, was Pembroke. He was released from custody on a promise to appear and officer-in-charge undertaking. He is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Renfrew on March 28. The Pembroke Diocese bishop, Most Reverend Michael Mulhall, had parishioner Bruce Pappin field media and congregation calls on the latest pedophilia allegations to rock the Catholic Church. Pappin said the church is in full cooperation with police, and is praying for truth in the matter. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It shakes everybody. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really unfortunate,â&#x20AC;? Pappin said, adding there is little to say before a court determines guilt or innocence. Asked if the diocese was aware of widespread child abuse by two or more priests in the Pembroke area, Pappin said the cases are very different. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The common denominator is that they have the same employer and they (Prince and Borne) were both priests,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They were very, very different cases from each other.â&#x20AC;? He wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t comment if there is a link between a vow of celibacy and sexual violence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s way beyond my mandate,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have to talk to Rome about that.â&#x20AC;? Pappin reiterated that the church is providing â&#x20AC;&#x153;full documentationâ&#x20AC;? to investigators, who continue to gather evidence. It is also offering to pay counselling costs to victims and anyone with a reasonable allegation. He said complainants didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t come forward to police for many years. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The diocese has the responsibility to respect the wishes of victims. If they do not want to press those charges â&#x20AC;Ś,â&#x20AC;? Pappin said, trailing off. Pappin said the churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s representatives, the priests, are under tremendous pressure during such times. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The priests have it harder than anyone,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are the public face of the church and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very difficult on them.â&#x20AC;? Anyone with information about the Miller investigation is asked to contact Renfrew County OPP Crime Unit at 1-888310-1122.

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Uncomfortably cold, windy conditions kept participation down at the Horton Winter Carnival, but about 100 hearty souls made it to carnival’s big breakfast Feb. 25. Participants included Jack Acrombie, who won $141 in the 50/50 draw; hay bale winners Kyle Tomlinson and Marilyn Abercrombie; cow patty relay race winners Marilyn and Jack Abercrombie, Grace Yantha-Blimkie and Valeria Miller; and naildriving champions Willis Eady and Josh Kelly with respective times of 5.7 and 1.9 seconds. 18 The Renfrew Mercury EMC - Thursday, March 8, 2012

Cars: 09 Astra, 63 kms; 09 Civic, 64 kms; 09 6, 115 kms; 09 Accent, 165 kms; 09 Sonata, 105 kms; 08 3, 98 kms; 08 6, 48 kms; 08 Impala, 79 kms; 08 Versa, 85 kms; (2)07 Caliber, 85-97 kms; 07 Vue, 166 kms; 07 Aura, 134 kms; 07 Elantra, 86 kms; 07 Accord, 72 kms; (2)07 5, 75-127 kms; (3)06 Malibu, 59-174 kms; 06 Camry, 168 kms; (2)05 Malibu, 160-172 kms; 05 3, 161 kms; 05 Impala, 168 kms; 05 CTS, 141 kms; (2)05 Altima, 123-143 kms; 04 Deville, 252 kms; 04 Ion, 142 kms; 04 Sonata, 303 kms; 04 Corolla, 123 kms; (2)04 Impala, 140-157 kms; 04 Sentra, 163 kms; 03 G35, 257 kms; 03 Aurora, 129 kms; 03 Camry, 163 kms; 03 Gr Am, 228 kms; 03 Matrix, 245 kms; 03 Protégé, 155 kms; 03 Accent, 205 kms; 03 Aerio, 181 kms; (2)03 PT Cruiser, 107-285 kms; 03 Legacy, 157 kms; 02 Altima, 140 kms; 02 Elantra, 179 kms; 02 Mini Cooper, 90 kms; 02 Gr Prix, 140 kms; (2)02 Taurus, 180-199 kms; (2)02 Sebring, 248-396 kms; 02 Century, 107 kms; 02 Esteem, 207 kms; 01 PT Cruiser, 145 kms; 01 Gr Prix, 142 kms; 01 V40, 224 kms; 01 Forester, 207 kms; 00 Neon, 194 kms; 00 Deville, 129 kms; 00 Civic, 212 kms; 00 Jetta, 217 kms; 99 Gr Marquis, 153 kms; 99 Passat, 223 kms; 99 S, 158 kms; 98 Gr Prix, 196 kms; 97 Continental, 160 kms; 96 Maxima, 209 kms; 96 Sunfire, 198 kms; 93 Vigor, 272 kms; 91 Festiva, 48 kms SUVs: 08 Patriot, 93 kms; 07 Tucson, 153 kms; 06 Equinox, 133 kms; 05 Xtrail, 157 kms; 05 Avalanche, 171 kms; 05 Equinox, 179 kms; 05 Liberty, 156 kms; 05 Envoy, 170 kms; 04 Rendezvous, 138 kms; 04 Sorento, 164kms; 04 Explorer, 171 kms; 04 Escalade, 217 kms; 04 Trailblazer, 181 kms; 03 Murano, 222 kms; 03 Explorer, 294 kms; (2)02 Tribute, 157-250 kms; (2)02 Suburban, 101-214 kms; 01 S40, 167 kms; 00 Cherokee, 206 kms Vans: (3)07 Uplander, 180-198 kms; 07 Caravan, 109 kms; 05 Express, 127 kms; (2)05 Caravan, 130-166 kms; (2)04 Freestar, 145-264 kms; 03 Caravan, 261 kms; 03 Windstar, 211 kms; (3)03 Montana, 164-243 kms; 02 Caravan, 161 kms; 02 Venture, 161 kms; 01 Windstar, 195 kms; 01 Caravan, 186 kms; 00 Odyssey, 203 kms Light Trucks: 08 Ranger, 127 kms; 07 Ram, 232 kms; 06 Canyon, 196 kms; 06 F150, 332 kms; 05 Silverado, 223 kms; 05 Ram, 189 kms; 04 Dakota, 206 kms; 03 Dakota, 230 kms; 03 Ram, 192 kms; 02 Sierra, 252 kms; 00 Dakota, 244 kms; 00 Ram, 202 kms; 99 F150, 188 kms; 97 Sierra, 192 kms; 95 Ram, 205 kms Heavy Equipment: 11 Peterbilt, 139 kms; 01 E450, 556 kms Emergency Vehicles: 93 Spartan Ladder, 44 m; 90 Mack Firetruck, 168 kms; 90 Mack Pumper, 176 kms;93 Spartan Firetruck, 63 m Misc: 76 JD 2140 tractor, 7159 hrs; NH 8260 Tractor, 1753 hrs; Pressure Washers; Bombardier SV200, 5852 hrs; 97 Mana Flatbed trailer; Faguy 380DF Generator; small tools; various bicycles NO CHILDREN ALLOWED List is subject to change. Website will be updated as new consignments are registered

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About 50 business and public sector leaders gathered last Friday for a tour of Plaintree, the Arnprior-based manufacture with some 90 employees living in the region and projects around the world. “Plaintree’s kind of a complicated story to tell,” CEO David Watson told the group Jan. 20. “We specialize in mergers and acquisitions.” Plaintree Systems is a diversified company with proprietary technology and manufacturing capabilities in structural and mechanical design, aerospace and telecommunications. Founded in 1988, the company is comprised of four divisions: Plaintree Wireless, Hypernetics, Triodetic, and Arnprior Fire Trucks; along with a related party – Spotton Corp. Employees include professional engineers, computer-aided design technicians, certified welders, computer numerical control machinists, laser cutters, painters, and support staff in administration, finance, sales and customer service. Watson pointed to photos of work the company has done around the world, including an igloo-shaped church in Iqaluit, three 32.5-square metre (350-square foot) domes in British Columbia painted to make the world’s largest Canada flag, the award-winning Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, and the caterpillar-shaped Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester. Triodetic’s Bill Vangool explained that the novel designs are based on mechanically joined systems using pipes. While metal has resisted curvature in the past, Plaintree has found a way around it based on pipes. “It always us to make truly organic, flowing shapes, not just squares,” Vangool said. Triodetic Space Frames is a pioneer in innovative space frame and dome design, with more than 40 years experience and patented technology with a flawless

safety record. Triodetic’s world-renowned, captivating and innovative projects include the JFK Library and Museum in Boston, the Las Vegas Convention Centre, the Melbourne Entertainment Centre in Australia, and Toronto’s Ontario Place, among many others. Other technology, developed over hundreds of hours of research, allows building foundations to ebb and flow with changing permafrost. It works in regions with weak soil, too. The company itself is flexible, also, shifting Spotten’s direction from mass produced to high end cylinders. The latter were used at the Trump Tower in Toronto. Hypernetics is why Plaintree is located in Arnprior, Watson explained. “And we fell in love with the place,” he said. “We don’t have the city bureaucracy and taxes to deal with, and there are lots of talented assemblers who are very loyal – with 30-35 years here.” Hypernetics does design, development and manufacturing of innovative high performance electromagnetic devices on airplanes and space crafts. FIRE TRUCK COMPONENT

But it was the new fire trucks’ component that many came to see. The company has created a joystick to allow firefighters to remain inside the driver’s seat and guide a huge nozzle in virtually ever direction. “We basically build a truck like no other,” said Graeme Cross, business development manager, adding their vehicles are well-above the ISO 9000 requirement. The custom-made and custom-ordered trucks will be off to Simcoe County and elsewhere. It’s not all about working with large, heavy materials either. The laboratory division has employees putting together

highly detailed sensors and other products, some to within 3/10 of thousandth of an inch. While vision and planning are key to the leadership, Watson doesn’t mind sharing at least one story of dumb luck. He attended an auction where the only item not to see was a powerful laser. Afterward, the auctioneer gave him a price he couldn’t refuse. The laser was brought back to the shop, but with little expectation it could be put to use. Then workers started to find they could do 25 minutes of work in three minutes with it. “All of a sudden it went from something nobody wanted to it broke down and everybody was ‘What do you mean the laser cutter’s down?’” The business side is crucial to allowing for the creative side to succeed, Watson said. He said the company leans more to customized work, but innovation must match application. “It’s no use being the smartest guys in the room and invent something no one wants.” Arnprior Mayor David Reid was among those on the tour. Also an engineer, Reid said he was impressed with the facility, and pipe-fitting technology he referred to as “Lego.” The concept is simple, but what they are able to do with it? I was very impressed with that.” Plaintree has three buildings, with the head office located at the corner of Didak Drive and Harntey Street. It is 41 square metres (135 square feet). Last year was a good one for Plaintree, with a 21 per cent increase in sales over the previous year and a $641,000 profit before taking into account a non-operating loss due to the decrease in the value of Plaintree’s two former buildings. It was the second tour of the week at the plant. About 25 Greater Arnprior Chamber of Commerce members visited on the morning of Jan. 19.

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It’s all in the cards for the McNabBraeside Fire Department. And Fire Chief Ken Walton hopes this is just the beginning of the department’s newest awareness initiative – information cards highlighting different aspects of the department and important fire prevention messages. The first two cards have been issued – truck 9616, a 1996 Spartan Gladiator pumper truck, and truck 9620, a 2010 International 7400 rescue pumper – are the first stars of the show. “The idea is, if these do as well as we anticipate, we’ll do more cards,” said Walton. The cards won’t always feature vehicles, said Walton, but could highlight firefighters or even Sparky, the department’s popular fire dog mascot. Walton presented the idea to township council Feb. 21. Mayor Mary Campbell praised the card project and the department’s efforts overall and congratulated members on the recent annual winter carnival at McNab Public School. “The carnival was a wonderful success,” said Campbell.

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The Ontario Provincial Police is preparing for its 10th OPP Bound recruitment program. OPP Bound 2012 is a threeday mini-OPP recruit camp at the Provincial Police Academy from July 7-10 in Orillia. The OPP are inviting applications from all women and men who are multi-lingual and are interested in exploring a career in policing and looking at the OPP as a future employer. Fifty participants will learn about the history and traditions of the OPP. The program will include a number of mentoring sessions with key OPP officers who will share their experiences. Participants will also have the opportunity to live the life of an OPP recruit at the Provincial Police Academy, including participation in firearms, drill, physical training and practical exercises. Participants will be exposed to the advantages of the OPP and will be provided the opportunity to build relationships with OPP employees. The application deadline for OPP Bound 2012 is April 13. Those looking for an exciting career opportunity can obtain information and the application on the OPP website at www.opp.ca

Last month our government introduced Bill C-30, legislation to protect children from Internet predators. Through Bill C-30 we seek to update Canada’s laws as they do not adequately protect Canadians from online exploitation. We want to update our laws while striking the right balance between combating crime and protecting privacy. Our Conservative government strongly believes in the principles of due process, respect for privacy and the presumption of innocence. Bill C-30 adheres to those principles. I am, therefore, very pleased to have this chance to speak to the real facts about Bill C-30 and to set the record straight on a number of fronts. Canadians deserve to hear a reasonable dialogue on issues which affect their lives and ensure their overall safety, a dialogue based on reason rather than hysteria, facts rather than outlandish conspiracy theories. Canadians have asked police to do a very difficult job, especially in tracking and trying to combat child pornography, for example. They need the tools from us to do their jobs. Each day these officers are confronted by the bleak reality that thou-

sands of children are sexually abused in graphic, unimaginable ways. The reality is that police simply do not have the tools to effectively fight these crimes. This is true not only in cases related to child pornography but also identity theft, online organized crime, and many Internet scams and frauds. More than a decade ago, police spoke up and told the government of the day that they lacked the tools to keep up with changing technology. That is why, on Feb. 14, our government reintroduced legislation that closely resembles the efforts of the previous Liberal government, but with important improvements which better protect the privacy of Canadians. We have improved on previous versions of this legislation by reducing the number of basic subscriber information points that police could request of service providers, from 11 in the old Liberal legislation down to six. This information is clearly stated: name, address, phone number, email address, Internet protocol address, local service provider identifier and nothing more. This is the modern day equivalent of a phone book and phone book information. Bill C-30 allows police to request six kinds of basic subscriber informa-

tion to assist with investigations. However, just as critically, it makes police 100% accountable through audits and obligations to report to federal and provincial privacy commissioners. Basic subscriber information does not include information pertaining to the websites a person has visited, or the content of emails or phone calls either made or received. Police will continue to obtain judicial authorization, or a warrant, before requesting this type of information from service providers, as they do today. There is no change to the law in this regard. Bill C-30 would create no new powers to access the content of emails, web-browsing history or phone calls beyond the powers that already exist in Canadian law today. Law enforcement and national security officials will continue to rely on lawful authority before they are allowed to intercept communications. This has been the case for the last 40 years and will continue to be the case under Bill C-30. I emphasize this point because so far there has been a great deal of misinformation spread about this component of the legislation. Bill C-30 does nothing to expand the powers of police to obtain personal

information without warrant. The proposed law simply recognizes the differences in technology and, therefore, attempts to update the law in terms of ensuring that technology is captured by the legislation. In respect to personal privacy of individuals, for example the content of emails, the web-browsing history, the content of telephone calls that remains off limits in the same way it does today without this law. Court authorizations will continue to be obtained for interception as they are today. This legislation will not change this requirement in any way. This legislation has the support of all provincial and territorial attorneys general and public safety ministers. The Liberal flip-flop on this piece of legislation is simply unbelievable. That party is the last one that should lecture Parliament on how to better protect Canadians. This is the same gang that enacted Bill C-68, which criminalized lawabiding farmers and duck hunters and violated our constitutional rights no less than 11 times. This is another clear example that the Liberals are completely void of values, principles and ideas. They simply adopt whichever position they think is popular on the issue of the day.

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1912: Boxing championship and silver cup for Mervin Roy WON BOXING CHAMPIONSHIP: At the recent athletic tournament on board the Niobe at Halifax, Mr. Mervin Roy Clark, son of Mr. Thomas Clark of Renfrew, won the boxing championship, taking part in three bouts. He knocked out his first opponent in the first round and outpointed the other two. The prize was a silver cup. When Mr. Clark lived in Renfrew he was not known to possess any particular pugilistic skill, although he was an expert swimmer. At present he is taking up wireless telegraphy on board the Niobe. ATTRACTION AT THEATRE: The attraction at O’Brien Theatre Tuesday, March 18, will be Robert M. Bakers’ excellent dramatization of Geo. Barr McCutcheon’s most popular novel Beverley, a romance of war, love and laughter in four acts. The cast comprises such well known players as Justice Wayne, formerly leading lady with Nat Goodwin, Edith Beruyn, Hazel Harroun, Lillian Allan Devere, Dorothy Laneve, Doris Jordan, Lawrence Ewart Davison Clark, Charles G. Ferley, Edward Lyons, Kenneth Fee, Lebbens G Sweet, Thomas Wyatt, Harold Saltair, Bertrand Flint and a dozen others. MARCH 11, 1937 MANITOBA VISITORS WILL REMAIN UNTIL SPRING: Arriving in Renfrew on Friday morning last

OLGA LEWIS FROM THE OLD FILES was Mr. Robert Carswell of Fort Garry who came East, from the Manitoba point accompanied by his daughter Miss Ellen Carswell. She is seeing Renfrew County for the first time. Mr. Carswell went West from the Goshen neighbourhood 50 years ago, but has kept in touch with Renfrew County through the medium of the Mercury and occasional visits, the last one made in 1923. The sojourners will spend a couple of months in the district. Mr. Carswell comes particularly to see his sister, Mrs. James McMillan whose health has not been good. He reports snow lies deep upon the ground in Manitoba with no wind blowing it away, and the months of January and February were cold ones. RENFREW COUNTY BOYS DO WELL IN KEMPVILLE: Evidence of the growing interest of the work at Kempville Agricultural School was the unusually large attendance at the 10th annual show. Prominent farmers, breeders, livestock officials and farm newspaper men were present from all parts of eastern Ontario to encourage the boys in the various contests. It was by far the largest gathering that had ever attended the annual event at Kempville. Andy Johnston is also one of the junior directors of the South Renfrew Agricul-

ture Society. Billy Johnston Andy’s brother, who is now attending a Kempville school short course as a club winner, was third place in the beef cattle section. MARCH 9, 1977 HOCKEY CANADA CHIEF TO TALK IN RENFREW: In conjunction with the Juvenile Invitational Hockey Tournament March 26-27 in Renfrew, a dinnerdance Saturday at St Francis Xavier Hall will feature guest speaker Derek Holmes, the executive director of Hockey Canada and General Manager of Team Canada ’77, a team representing Canada in Vienna in April. Tickets for the dinner went on sale today from Sport Renfrew. Other good news, the juveniles have received permission to name their annual tournament after hockey great “King Clancy”, who is hoped to be able to attend next year. OLD TIMERS PLAN TRIP: Next year around this time a team of “oldtimers” hockey players could be representing our general area in international play. The Renfrew Oldtimers are raising money in an effort to finance a trip to Copenhagen to show their skills in international play. The COHA organizes four large tournaments per year with one played outside of North America. Next year a tournament will be played in Denmark. Costs are estimated at $900 per person and there are 30 active members of the oldtimer team, 22 of which are

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$179,900 GREAT INCOME PRODUCING DUPLEX - this duplex is in excellent shape with new insulation, new fire retrofit, new kitchen flooring, new picture window, new bath - excellent income. MLS#817358

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HWy 132 (2 MilES frOM rENfrEW) Brick Bungalow on 1.5 acres. Separate KIT, DR, LR, 3BDR, 1- 4 pc bath, Basement: Rec Room, work shop, laundry, storage. Central Air, F.A. Oil, 2 car insulated detached garage, + large storage shed. Private large back deck. Asking $259,900. Call Ross to View 613.433.1133

794 lOChWiNNOCh ROAd Historic home in excellent state of repair, newer kitchen, DR, LR with hardwood floors, 1-3 pc, sec fl has 3 good sized Bdr, newer 1-3 pc Jacuzzi tub, summer kit 15’ by 15’ with loft. Plus large 1 ½ car garage, nice drive, approx 3 miles from Renfrew. Asking $194,900. Call Ross for details. 613-4331133

133 JENNET ST. 1.5 storey vinyl sided home, new addition consists of KIT, DR, separate LR, 1 BDR, and 1-2 pc bath. 2nd floor 1- 4 pc bath plus 2 BDR, Full Basement has 2 BDR, Rec Room, 1- 3 pc bath. F.A. Oil heat, 100 amp service. Asking $145,000 Call Ross for Viewing 613.433.1133

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2017 CHURCH STREET 528 OPEONGO ROAD 2232 BELLAMY ROAD 795 FOURTH STREET (GENWORTH) (KARAVIDAS) (PUBLIC GUARDIAN/ TRUSTEE) (GENWORTH) 24 VimY BlVd. 749 FiFth street 431 dominion street • Good Affordable Family Home within walking distance of 2017 CHURCH STREET 528 OPEONGO ROAD 2232 BELLAMY ROAD • Well maintained family home with all the upgrades! 795 FOURTH STREET • Well maintained 2+1 bedroom bungalow located close to amenities Bigger Than It Looks! all amenities • 2 main floor bedrooms + 2nd floor master loft, 2 baths, Attention Handymen! Affordable • Modernly designed, spacious • Located near White Lake, this • Attention all Handymen! • Fun games room in lower level, private rear deck, fenced • Large eat-in kitchen, newer 4pc bath, main floor laundry, large eat-in kitchen with patio doors to back deck, rec. family home in Douglas on nice family home on 5.03 acres within seasonal/ recreational property • 1.5 storey, 2 bedroom home yard, detached garage & double paved driveway lower level family room & playroom, fenced in yard cornerroom with gas fireplace, fenced yard, hot tub. lot! walking distance to downtown offers 200 acres to roam! • $204,000 town lot situated on a nice MLS#816179 • $154,500 MLS#820819 MLS#820601 Lots • of$159,500 potential, 4 bedrooms, 2 • Hardwood & ceramic flooring • Structure close to road would • $65,900 baths, needs some TLC attached double garage, inmake a great hunt camp $89,000 MLS#812493 ground pool • $290,000 MLS#815280 cOmmERciAl cOmmERciAl FOR sAlE 12 • $495,000 MLS#796522 14 FOR lEAsE 13 15

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Private member’s bill seeks to augment safety of highway tow truck operators It’s the law to slow down and move over when approaching a police cruiser, fire truck or ambulance that is stopped along a highway with its red or blue lights flashing. But a private member’s bill is now hoping to add tow trucks to that list. March 5, Simcoe North MPP Garfield Dunlop reintroduced his bill, the Highway Traffic Amendment Act (Roadside Assistance Vehicles), 2012. If passed, Dunlop’s Bill would amend the Highway Traffic Act, Section 159 (2 & 3) to include tow truck operators and police department support vehicles with flashing amber lights to the current list of roadside assistance vehicles.

“A simple amendment to Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act will help protect the 4,500 tow truck operators in Ontario, like similar legislation in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and 39 U.S. states,” explained Dunlop in a news release. Meanwhile, the CAA is supporting the move to approve this bill. “At CAA North & East Ontario we believe that everyone deserves a safe place to work, which is why we are calling for changes to the Highway Traffic Act that would undoubtedly help to reduce unnecessary injuries and fatalities,” said Korey Kennedy, manager of public and government affairs for CAA

North & East Ontario. “The inclusion of tow truck operators in the Slow Down, Move Over Legislation will not only acknowledge the dangers these drivers face on a daily basis, but will also increase the safety of all motorists.” In January of this year, a tow truck operator was struck and killed by a vehicle while changing a tire along the side of Highway 3 in southern Ontario, reiterating the fact that busy highways can be a dangerous place to work. “I hope that all parties will support me on this very important safety initiative, which will provide the protection that these workers deserve,” added Dunlop.

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River Drive preparations gather speed Continued from Page 23

The McNab Days festivities also support local businesses and organizations, foster growth and garner support from other levels of government. The Thursday, Feb. 23 launch focused on the Saturday, June 23 Braeside River Drive event at Red Pine Bay. The event will once again feature the Alligator Boat and a Bristol-to-Braeside flotilla that

involves individuals from both McNabBraeside and neighbours across the Ottawa River. The River Drive will span two days this year, with the Sunday Stretch and a possible Tartan Run planned for June 24. Guests included chair of the Quebec contingent Tom Healey, Barbara and Peter Haughton of the Norway Bay Lumber Museum, and Dave Lemkay of the Ca-

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nadian Forestry Association and Renfrew Industrial Commission. Among the proposed highlights of the event is an appearance of the Vintage Wings’ float plane, the Beaver. The Alligator Boat, the steam-powered amphibious warping tug featured at last year’s River Drive, will be a part of the event once again. Co-chairs Heather Lang and Neil Masson will join McNab-Braeside recreation director Geoff Patterson in co-ordinating the event. Campbell praised the efforts of past chair Dan Smith and said he will be helping this year’s organizers prepare for the event. Braeside United Church is celebrating its anniversary this year and organizers are looking to host celebrations, probably a church supper, in conjunction with the River Drive. The township has applied for a Celebrate Ontario grant and is hopeful funding will help. Ontario Power Generation will provide sponsorship support again this year. This year’s McNab Days included a Calling of the Clans Ceilidh at Waba Cottage Museum and euchre in White Lake on Friday, June 22 in the evening. Saturday, June 23 is the Braeside River Drive, which includes the flotilla, music stage, rivercraft display and a barbecue. Planned events for Sunday include the Sunday Stretch by the River and other healthy activities co-ordinated by Renfrew County Paramedics and the Ottawa Heart Institute. Also part of McNab Days, on Saturday, June 30, the Environmental Rangers’ research project on the Braeside Ridge will be launched. Canada Day celebrations are planned in Braeside July 1.

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2967B Calabogie Rd., Springtown. $624,999 Custom 2005 built waterfront bungalow! Everything you have been waiting for within striking distance to Arnprior, Renfrew, and Ottawa. Set on the Madawaska river with a triple car garage, walkout basement, and gorgeous designer kitchen. Wrap around deck provides an incredible view of the water and beachfront. Hardwood, workshop & private driveway. Dock included so bring your boat and make this the year you make your long awaited move! R0011309258

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Pat Forrest Broker of Record

Office 613-432-9123 Direct 613-433-6569 Ottawa 613-791-8123 pat@primevalleyrealty.com www.PrimeValleyRealty.com

1105 Goshen Rd. Renfrew ON, K7V 3Z4

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Great Building Lot 5th Concession Rd., Mississippi Mills A very quiet and peaceful 2.67 acre building lot. Winding gravel driveway in place leading to a clearing for your house. Lot is severed and ready to build on. Hydro and phone at the road.MLS# 818192 $64,900

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Outstanding Agents, Outstanding Results. 164 morris street, CarletoN PlaCe $239,900 Move-in ready, immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, semi-detached home in a family orientated neighborhood. Beautifully renovated and maintained. Call Julie McKay

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Harold McKay 613-257-4663**

Ted Kelly 613-623-3665**

215 oPus st., stittsville $297,500 Bright & spacious with a functional layout. App. 1700 sq/ft of living space. Ceramic tile entrance, open concept living/dining room with hardwood floors,modern kitchen with quality appliances & ceramic tile. Finished bsmnt. Call Mandy Rose

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Elinor Tanti 613-257-4663*

Elizabeth Powell 613-314-5455*

Ryan MacLarty 613-831-3110*

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4568 Northwoods drive, ottawa $299,900 Over 100 feet of waterfront on the Ottawa River. Perfect for the outdoor enthusiast. Over 4kms of sandy beach in Constance Bay. This year round property won’t last as Ottawa riverfront is rare. Newer roof and windows. Beautiful deck. Call “BIG AL” Shepheard

Mandy Rose 613-769-8040*

8665 FlewellyN rd, ashtoN $329,900

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This lovely 3 bedroom bungalow just outside of Ashton boasts hardwood and ceramic floors, a large eat-in kitchen, living room, 3 bedroom & bath on the main level, large family room, den/office, 3 pc. Bath & laundry in the basement, a 2-car garage. Only 20 minutes from Ottawa. Call Elizabeth Powell

3314 CarP road, CarP $524,900 This beautiful custom built 2 storey, 4 bedroom full brick home boasts a large living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, sunken family room/wood FP, solarium, laundry room and powder room all on main level. Call Elizabeth Powell

33 PetersoN Pl., KaNata $314,900 Private Cul-de-Sac in Katimavik offers 4 bdrm/4 bath home w/gleaming hardwood on main & 2nd floor. Eat-in kitchen, living & dining rms overlooking your own private oasis. Finished lower level includes theatre room, study. Call Harold or Elinor

900 Perth road, CarletoN PlaCe $259,900 This home features den in lower level, gas fireplace in lvgrm, huge country kitchen, open concept, front verandah, and rear deck. Large garage for cars and toys. Lots of parking. Call Harold or Elinor

313 ClaytoN rd, almoNte $689,900 This stunning home sits on 3.33 acres of beautifully treed property. This house has been extensively renovated and upgraded. Main bath and master features a walk-in closet. “Other Roofing” is membrane. Spacious 1 bedrm in-law suite. Call Jack Fulton

Giovanna Spezzano 613-327-9710*

Jack Fulton 613-552-7760*

Kathi Norton 613-867-8945*

Paula Hartwick 613-623-3665*

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Julie McKay 613-867-3813*

Vicki Pinder 613-324-0042*

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Justin Mastromattei 613-831-3110*

613-257-4663 • Almonte: 613-256-3114 • Ottawa: 613-831-3110 • Arnprior: 613-623-3665 Doug Goth 613-831-3110*

John Forrest 613-850-9933*

Steven Gillett 613-831-3110*

Kathy Duncan 613-883-8008*

Eileen Pinder 613-720-1521**

Marc Evans 613-831-3110

Keith Campbell 613-831-3110*

Vitaly Rogozhin 613-831-3110*

Brendan Gillett 613-831-3110*

Jim Munro 613-612-6846*

“BIG AL” Shepheard 613-839-5333*

John Southwell 613-253-1000**

Gerry J Pulcine 613-623-3665*

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Golden years postponed: many Canadians can’t afford to retire A Canadian Payroll Association (CPA) survey finds many Canadians are faced with the prospect of working longer before retirement In Ontario, 60 per cent are living pay cheque to pay cheque and 74 per cent falling short of their retirement savings goals. For many people, the ‘golden years’ are now a more distant dream. They are struggling to save for retirement and to make ends meet. According to the third annual survey of employees conducted by the CPA, 40 per cent of Canadians said they’ll likely have to retire later

than they previously planned. The region with the highest percentage of workers expecting they’ll have to postpone retirement was Ontario (43 per cent). The primary reason (cited by 40 per cent of Canadians) was, “I’m not saving enough money for retirement.” A major contributing factor to the low savings rate is that many Canadians are living close to the line. The CPA survey found that the majority of Canadian workers continue to live pay cheque to pay cheque, with 57 per cent

saying they would be in financial difficulty if their pay was delayed by even a week. Financial planners generally recommend that people have about three months of expenses (rent, mortgage, bills, groceries, etc.) as an emergency fund. Almost three-quarters of Canadian employees (74 per cent in Ontario) said they have saved less than a quarter of their retirement savings goal. “This is particularly troubling when you realize that even the older age groups are not sav-

ing for their retirement,” said CPA chairwoman Dianne Winsor. “For example, more than 40 per cent of Canadian employees aged 55 to 65 are still less than a quarter of the way to their retirement savings goal.” Another significant finding is that 50 per cent of employees across the country (53 per cent in Ontario) reported that they are currently saving only five per cent or less of their net pay. This is well below the 10 per cent of net pay that financial planning experts generally recommend as a retirement savings rate.

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Asking $129,900, three bedroom two storey with detached garage, requires some TLC. MLS# 815815.

Asking $116,900 for this two bedroom bunglow with garage and good interior space. Gas heat.MLS# 818517.

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Asking $169,900 for this three bedroom family home, 2 bathrooms, with finished basment, fenced rear yard, and garage.

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Hobby Farm Grant Settlement Rd, asking $369,900 for this 9 Acre hobby farm, large home, good barns and fencing, large heated workshop. MLS# 813108.

spacious country BunGalow

Asking $249,900 and located at 4121 River RD, 2+1 Bedrooms. 1.5 baths on 1 acre. MLS# 813977.

2425 eady rd. Asking $259,900, gleaming hardwood floors, three bedrooms, two baths, front porch across the front. MLS# 803335.

Great Family Home Ideal location, solid, four bedroom home, with finished basement, 2.5 baths, attached garage. MLS# 814204.

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Asking $42,900. 3 Acre Building Lot at Kelly’s Corners. Call Peter. MLS# 817056.

22 emon rd.

Asking only $117,500 for this comfortable 2 BR home on 1/2 an acre. MLS# 818105.

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priced to sell Fourth Chute RD Douglas, asking $119,900 for this solid brick home with four bedrooms. MLS# 812576.

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1442 olmstead JeFFrey lake rd.

Now $114,000, this three bedroom bungalow, full basement, needs some TLC, just off Hwy 17. MLS# 817509

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Proceed on Raglan st south to Ivy Ave and follow my signs - hope I can meet you there!!!! An excellent property and excellent value

An absolute beauty at this address!!! A 3 bedroom custom built bungalow with two levels completely finished and manicured to perfection - open concept living with an outstanding color combination for you to see - hardwood, ceramic - lower level has second bath and large family room plus lots of storage as well - well appointed deck at the rear and fenced yard - central air - this home you need to view stunning!!!! Call Helen at 432-0058

219 OAK STREET, EgANVIllE 127 ElK STREET (HuNTER gATE SuBDIVISIOIN)

An excellent garden home for you and your family - affordable and well done - 3 bedrooms - 1 and ½ baths - laundry on main level - rear deck - parkland in your backyard - laminate and vinyl flooring - well appointed interior for you to see - gas heat - full basement - attached garage - you must see this Call Helen at 432-0058

Tremendous value at this address - ICF home 3 bedrooms - 1 and ½ baths - everything completed to perfection - a large lot and a spacious driveway - 2 car garage - appealing residential area of the town - good economical living at this address Call Helen at 432-0058 to view

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157 ElK ST. (HuNTER gATE SuBDIVISION) A custom 2 bedroom bungalow with hardwood and ceramic flooring - 2 baths - laundry on main level - open concept living - rear deck with parkland in your backyard - fully warrantied and fully serviced lot - double car garage - lots of closets - air exchanger - brand new home to move into immediately Call Helen at 432-0058

(juST Off BARNET BlVD) This is a beautifully completed 2 storey garden home with 3 floors of living for you and your family - all hardwood flooring on two levels - good sized bedrooms - c/air - basement is well done and allows a 3rd bedroom or family room - tiered arbored deck at the rear with a private yard to greet you - economical to live in - close to shopping and easy highway access - you should afford yourself the opportunity to see this one - Call Helen at 432-0058

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Wait until you view this one of a kind property - the home is exceptional in every way!!! 3 bedrooms - 2 and ½ baths - laundry on the main level - large living room with wood fireplace - dining room, kitchen and family room all overlook the massive front deck that overlooks the river - what a view!!!! The exterior is fully landscaped and all kinds of parking awaits you - paved road right to your driveway entrance - spectacular home for you and your family in every season. Call Helen at 432-0058

A paved road right to your driveway awaits you at Now is the time to consider moving to the lake and enjoying the summer and many more!!!! Lots of space at this address - 4 level home with 3 bedrooms and spacious living in each room - 2 baths - large front deck with hot tub area and screened-in porch for pleasure - 125 ft of waterfront - dock at lakefront - all kinds of storage single car garage attached - lots to view. Call Helen at 432-0058

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JUST LISTED - PINNACLE ROAD 5 Building Lots - Each Two Acres On Pinnacle Rd - Easy Access To Town - Paved Road Right To Your Door. All Severed And surveyed and ready for your Home to Be Built Call Helen at 432-0058 2 BUILDING LOTS on Humphrey’s Rd (just off the Castleford Rd.) EXCELLENT LOCATION

102 HARAMIS DR. Building lot in a prime residential area, measuring 57.35 feet x 112.66 feet deep – ready for construction to commence. • COMM. BUILDING LOT - raglan st. n. • COMM. LAND HWY #60 - fully serviced - C-2 zoning - 3 parcels • HaraMis Dr. (Manor estates) fully serviced Lots OTTA w wATE A RIVER RfRO NT

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205 STEVENSON CRES. Great Neighbourhood! Great Home! Simply put this 2 storey 3BDR home has many new features throughout and is worth taking a look at. For details call Dave 613.401.2824

Make this spectacular 3 BDR on the beautiful Ottawa River your families home today. Plenty to showcase here folks, including an enclosed hot tub and gazebo, wood burning fireplace, oversized 1 car garage and a private master bedroom to call your own. For details call Dave 613.401.2824

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• WATERFRONT LOTS AVAILABLE One Located At Griffith On The Madawaska River – Little Timber trail Lot Measures 200 ft X 284.06 X 286.29 ft. X 394.59 ft – Great Holiday fun for you and your family • ONE LOCATED AT LACROIX BAY RD. LAPASSE 225 FT. of waterfront on the beautiful Ottawa River – beautiful location and paved access right to the door

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This 4 bedroom bungalow has a finished basement with a gas stove, central vac, & A/C. Newer roof, windows and doors with a detached garage. Private rear yard. Call today. MLS #818235

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2 bedroom Garden home ready for occupancy! Call Helen at 432-0058

847 Raglan

GREAT BUSINESS.. Fast growing business that has been renovated with new floors, coolers and ductless a/c. Work at the store and live in the 3 bedroom attached unit. Be your own boss today. Great investment..MLS #805113

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$55,000 Just on the outskirts of Eganville. This house and property has tons of potential. Call David to view. 613-401-2824

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Starting out? Don’t miss out on this great opportunity. Own your own home in a superb location of town. 2 generous sized bedrooms, new roof, insulated garage are a couple great features here. Deck attached on the rear to a good sized well maintained yard. For details call Dave 613.401.2824

900 lACROIx BAy RD. OTTAwA RIVER wATERfRONT

Excellent building lot with amazing waterfront on the Ottawa River. This lot is priced to sell at $72,900. Call David today at 613-401-2824. MLS #796846.

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Horton council seeks Canada Post address continuity for its residents Steve Newman

steve.newman@metroland.com

For generations, Horton residents’ addresses have been identified as Renfrew rural routes. More recently, Canada Post has implemented a civic-addressing system, whereby residents use only their civic address, with no requirement to use a rural route number. A number of Horton residents don’t like the new move, including George and Brenda Thompson of Thompson’s Septic Tank Pumping Inc., who sent a Feb. 29 letter to Horton council to request their support for a resolution calling for all Horton mailing addresses to be identified as Horton or Renfrew addresses. Horton council supported that request from George Thompson, who attended Tuesday’s council meeting, with a specific resolution. But first the background. The Thompsons have had a mixed reaction to Canada Post’s moves effected last fall. And they said so in their Feb. 29 letter: “In September 2011 Canada Post informed us that they were removing all the rural route numbers from all of the surrounding municipalities and going directly by the 9-1-1 street or road address. I do not see a problem with this. They have also changed some of the postal codes, and there is also no problem with this. “However, I do see a major problem ... that Canada Post has made a further change to the mailing addresses in the Township of Horton,

Ontario in only a certain portion of the township and left all the surrounding areas, even farther away, as Renfrew, Ontario.” Examples are Lime Kiln Road, Whitton Road, and one side of Gillan Road. The letter also said they were advised by Canada Post employees that this poorly-handled change has come from Ottawa’s head office. In the Thompsons’ case, their business is no longer on the Canada Post website as being at 1430 Gillan Road, Renfrew, Ont., even though that is their actual address. “The ramifications are great,” said the letter, “as it will not only affect hundreds of our clients for mailing purposes, but also insurance companies, etc., as Canada Post has advised the residents if these changes are not made to specific areas in the township by Sept. 19, 2012, your mail will be returned to sender.” Horton’s resolution requests Canada Post “change all mailing addresses in Horton Township to either be all Horton or all Renfrew listed, as the town on the mailing address, to resolve the concerns of our residents who are disadvantaged in their business with a new Horton address while others remain with a Renfrew address.” The addresses were changed because rural route loads were too large, said Canada Post delivery planner Bob Lachance, who works out of Arnprior. Fewer than 200 Horton residents have received the new addresses, he said.

Spring safety tips from fire department keep a close eye on small children when playing in or around any body of water. For more information on

fire prevention and public safety, contact the McNabBraeside Fire Department at 613-623-5756.

This fine-feathered bird, outside of Donohue Art & Frame in downtown Renfrew, can’t wait for spring. As the sign says: “Help, I’m here, where’s spring?” R0251127119

Eady Realty, Inc. Brokerage

29 Raglan St. S., Renfrew, ON K7V 1P8

613-432-2100

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1222 Goshen Road

Lorraine Marchant

Sun March 11, 2-4PM

Morris Eady Broker of Record for Century 21 Eady Realty Inc. welcomes Lorraine Marchant as a new Sales Representative. Lorraine brings over nine years of experience in both rural and urban market real estate sales. Lorraine has long loved the rugged beauty of northern Renfrew County so when her two sons left home two years ago she and her husband, Ken, packed up and moved to the shores of tranquil Round Lake.

Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947

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Sun March 11, 12-2PM Hosted by Matthew MacAdam

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280 Baldwin St.

Sun March 11, 2-4PM Ross Peever

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Lorraine can be reached by calling 613-717-3067 or emailed at lorrmarchant@gmail.com

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Lorraine loves matching buyers and sellers and has experience with all forms of rural real estate sales. She really enjoys the time she spends helping first time buyers and the happy smile of a home owner taking possession of their new home. Lorraine is looking forward to meeting her new neighbours and helping them with their real estate needs.

Meetings can be arranged at our office 210 Queen Street Eganville or by leaving a message: 613-628-6000

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As spring time approaches, so do new seasonal hazards. The McNab-Braeside Fire Department wants to remind all area residents to be aware of the safety challenges that the changing of the seasons brings. “A simple, lifesaving habit you can get into twice a year is to change the batteries in your smoke alarms when you change your clocks,” says Fire Chief Ken Walton. “This Sunday, March 11 we move the clocks forward one hour and doing so can be a reminder to replace old batteries out for new ones and to confirm that your smoke alarm units are operating properly. Smoke alarms are your first line of defence in the event of a fire. It is that early detection that can give you the time to escape safely.” With rising temperatures and the snow starting to melt, residents are also reminded to be safe around lakes, rivers and waterways in the area. Spring runoff from rain and melting snow can result in swift water conditions and unstable ice surfaces that were recently used for recreational purposes. River currents from the spring thaw can quickly change ice thickness over night or between different parts of the river. As the water levels on area bodies of water start to change, ice around shorelines will deteriorate quickly. Parents are reminded to

Wishing for spring

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FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THESE AND OTHER LISTINGS, PLEASE CHECK OUT THE REGULAR REAL ESTATE ADS IN THIS EDITION.

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Kentucky tuneup for Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association A delegation from the Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association returned from Kentucky Feb. 19 after a visit to the 2012 National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, America’s largest indoor agricultural trade exhibition. The Seed Growers are sponsors of the annual Ottawa Valley Farm Show, this year celebrating its 85th anniversary in a new venue, the CE Centre located outside Ottawa International Airport. Show dates are next Tuesday Thursday, or March 13, 14 and 15. The Kentucky and Ottawa shows are both members of the Farm Show Council, which groups several prominent agricultural trade events across North America and beyond. Its objective is to improve the presentation of council members through education, communication and evaluation. The contingent of 35 Eastern Ontario residents made the return trip by chartered coach over four days; they included OVSGA president Bruce Hudson, several members of the board and various committees, and spouses. Most of the costs were covered by the association. “It was a fact-finding mission,” said OVSGA director John Joynt, who organized the trip. “We like to see how others operate their events and we hope to pickup a few useful ideas along the way.” Although it’s several times bigger than the Ottawa show, Joynt noted it was particularly helpful to view Kentucky’s sprawling layout, since the Ottawa show is about to set up at the CE Centre, the first time the OVFS will be contained under one roof.

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Olivia MacDougall,14, snapped this photo of a barred owl. Naturalist Jim Ferguson says barred owls are a photographer’s delight, but they are uncommon to rare sightings in the area. Miss MacDougall took this photo in broad daylight on Burnstown Road.

E-books big part of second annual National Book Count “significant” increase from 2011; • 2,141,553 print books were borrowed from 28 participating public library systems, while 63,196 e-books were downloaded; • Canadian libraries saw an 8 per cent increase in print circulation and 50 per cent increase in digital circulation for an overall increase of nine per cent total circulation for libraries that participated in 2011 and 2012. • French language print book sales increased 35 per cent over 2011. This number primarily reflects increased count coverage, not necessarily a surge in book purchases. No French language e-book book sales were captured this year. The National Book Count shows that Canada is a nation of readers — in a typical week in January. But the emerging digital readership shows change is coming fast. The National Reading Campaign believes more needs to be done to foster pleasure reading and a passionate civic engagement that comes from reading. The NRC will meet in Vancouver May 24 for the third TD National Reading Summit, to develop and finalize a reading plan for Canada. “The Book Count provides more evidence that Canadians are enriching their lives through reading,” says Rick Wilks, publisher of Annick Press and co-chair of the National Reading Campaign “It sets the stage for the National Reading Campaign, which will engage Canadians across the country to make reading a central feature of 21st century citizenship.”

The 2012 Book Count took place from Jan. 26-30. As in 2011, book sales were collected by three book sale aggregators: BookNet Canada, BookManager, and la Société de gestion de la Banque de titres de langue française (BTLF). Book circulation was tracked by the Canadian Urban Libraries Council (CULC). The numbers were collected and combined by the National Reading Campaign and cover 28 public library systems, 80 per cent of the English language book retail market and 45 per cent of the French language retail market across Canada. Online print book sales were captured from major online retailers, including Amazon.ca and Indigo.ca. Digital downloads from public libraries were provided by the CULC and English language digital book sales were provided by the Association of Canadian Publishers and the Canadian Publishers’ Council. Digital book sales from Kobo, Kindle, Sony Reader and Apple devices were included. For the statistics reported above, the CULC tracked 28 public library systems. Those were Brampton, Burlington, Burnaby, Calgary, Coquitlam, Edmonton, Gatineau, Greater Victoria, Halifax, Hamilton, Kitchener, London, Markham, Montréal, Oakville, Oshawa, Ottawa, Regina, Richmond, Saskatoon, Surrey, Thunder Bay, Toronto, Vancouver, Vaughan, Windsor, Winnipeg and Whitby. The circulation figure covers over 13.7 million Canadians.

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If you’re reading e-books, you’re part of the newest trend. Numbers from the second annual National Book Count, sponsored by the National Reading Campaign (NRC), shows that e-books comprised 10 per cent of all books sold in English Canada. Public libraries reported that three per cent of their circulation comprised digital formats. This finding also puts English Canada near the very top of international estimates on e-reading. Book sales and 28 urban public library circulations were counted for the week of Jan. 23-29, 2012, as a snapshot of a typical reading week in Canada. A total of 3,405,687 books were counted as being sold or circulated that week. That works out to more than five books sold or circulated every second in Canada. The National Book Count is only a snapshot, and the NRC cautions against over-interpretation. But as the only combined tabulation across the spectrum of book retail and public libraries in Canada, the National Book Count can reveal some dynamics of reading in Canada today. The major findings this year include: 1,153,081 print books were sold by retailers, including Indigo Books & Music, Amazon.ca and other national chains, as well as over 260 independent bookstores across the country. English language print book sales for the week increased four per cent over 2011. • 111,053 English language e-book sales were counted. As this is the first year counting e-book sales, no direct comparison can be made, but publishers report a

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Ottawa Valley Farm Show next week Continued from Page 31

Photo courtesy of Renfrew Peewee Timberwolves

Former foes become friends

The Pembroke Peewee Kings, in red, and Renfrew Peewee Timberwolves have had some epic battles during the 2011-12 hockey season. Included was the final of the Regional Silver Stick hockey tournament at the Pembroke Memorial Centre, won by the Kings 3-2 in November. Pembroke went on to capture the International Silver Stick title in Forest, Ont. The Kings also edged the Wolves 1-0 in overtime in the Arnprior tournament quarterfinal. However, in their most recent match ups, the pendulum has swung the other way. Two more one-goal decisions left their Upper Ottawa Valley semifinal series tied at a game apiece heading into last Saturday’s series-deciding meeting in Renfrew. Finally, in the fifth five-minute overtime period, the Wolves scored to win both the game, and the series 2-1. Following the game, the two teams got together for this photo. For more on the dramatic finish to the series, see Page 43.

Schison among public speaking zone champs Owen Schison of Eganville & District Public School was among the four winners in the Royal Canadian Legion’s Zone G7 public speaking finals Feb. 26. THREE renfrew SECONDS

Three other entries, representing the Renfrew Legion, emerged second overall in the event held at the Eganville Legion. Schison topped the primary division, for Grades 1-3, with her talk on Disney World, while second place went to Lola Sine of Our of Fatima

Catholic School for her presentation on juice boxes. The junior winner, for Grades 4-6, was Aaliyah Lavigne of Pembroke’s Pineview Public School. She talked about how Parents Just Don’t Get It. Second place went to Elizabeth Scott of Central Public School in Renfrew for her talk on science fiction. The intermediate winner, for Grades 7-9, was Natalie Artymko from St. John Bosco Catholic School in Barry’s Bay. Her topic was Why People/Students Shouldn’t Wear Uniforms. Participants in that division included Renfrew

branch winner Foster McIntyre of Our Lady of Fatima. He spoke about the famous prison, Alcatraz. The senior titlist, for Grades 10-12, was Travis Richards of Madawaska Valley District High School in Barry’s Bay. His topic was Being a Special Needs Person. Second place went to Heather Lepine from St. Joseph’s Catholic High School after her talk on teenage drinking. Photo by Bruce McIntyre

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Nordic walking is the most recent recreational activity in the Township of Greater Madawaska. A Heart Smart program is now underway 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the form of nordic walking from the Calabogie community hall. Kunstadt Sports has provided some nordic walking sticks, others are on loan from the Ottawa Heart Institute, while sticks will also be available for purchase. Meanwhile, Greater Madawaska recreation committee chair Veronika Evers is helping to spearhead the new aerobic

program for seniors and those not so senior. Nordic walking was also one of the activities Feb. 26 during the Calabogie Blizzard Carnival. Some events were postponed or minimized by blustery weather conditions, but the afternoon nordic walk was greeted by sunshine and five walkers. “Anybody is welcome who is interested in doing it, young or old,” said Evers, one of the walkers. “It’s great exercise.” She says the use of the walking sticks facilitate the development of upper-body core strength and give stability to those less nimble-walkers when proceeding to walk over

more slippery surfaces. CHILI COOKOFF

Other Calabogie winter carnival activities included the Jamie Wright Ice Fishing Derby, a Friday-night dance attended by more than 30 youth, and a chili cookoff at the community hall early Sunday afternoon. There were seven chili entries, from which Tracey Nilsson’s Chili Mantuc emerged triumphant. Judges David Abraham, Betsy Sayers and Polly Sackmann gave Cath Reynolds’ White Hot Chicken Chili second place, and Calabogie Pizzeria’s Big Pot Chili third overall. “It was full of hamburger,

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Quality Engineer /Analyst

The Arnprior Golf Club is currently accepting resumes for the following positions for the 2012 golf season. • Grounds and Maintenance • Seasonal Mechanic • Proshop

Please email your resume to Patti Hass phass@ islandviewsuites.ca or fax 613-622-0011

Slave Lake Manufacturing Plant & Wabacsa Operations in ALBERTA. Immediate Openings for: 1) Sandblasters 2) Millwrights 3) Carpenters 4) Mechanics, Journeyman and 3rd year Apprentice 5) Pressure Truck Operators and Swampers 6) Hydro-Vac Truck Operators and Swampers 7) Combo/Vacuum Truck Operators and Swampers 8) Vaccum Truck Operators and Swampers 9) Journeyman Boom Truck Operator 10) Labourers 11) Class 1 Drivers 12) Lease Operators – all vacuum trucks Competitive wages, benefit package & Camp live-in Interested parties MUST submit: 1. An up to date resume 2. AND identify position you are applying for To HR@Tigercalcium.com. OR by fax to HR @ 780-464-0829

Affordable commercial space for rent. Retail, store front office, office, warehouse and garage. Downtown Arnprior. 500-6,000 square feet. 613-299-7501.

Please send resumes to Greig Burnie at agcclubmanager@yahoo.ca Only those contacted for an interview will be contacted. 333051

NORON HOME COMMUNICATIONS Is now accepting resumes for the following position:

Scapa, a leading manufacturer of adhesive tape products is seeking a Quality Engineer/Analyst for its Renfrew Operations. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating and directing Quality Assurance activities to ensure compliance with our ISO 9001/TS16949 quality system. As well as, analyze failures, implement corrective and preventive actions and conduct process audits, internal audits and supplier audits. Minimum qualifications include: - University degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Science degree - Minimum 2 years experience in Quality Assurance - Industrial manufacturing experience - Basic knowledge of PCs and relevant software packages - Good communication and interpersonal skills Additional requirements: Knowledge of S.P.C. techniques, FMEA, DOE, sample submission procedures, customers APQP activity procedures, APQP requirements, TS 16949 requirements and gauging methodology and metrology.

Installation Technician • Competitive Pay! • Computer Skills A Must!

as well as Security Systems an asset! Please send a resume with references to: 250 Raglan Street, Renfrew Ontario K7V 1R4 or email noron@nrtco.net

Eastern Ontario’s Top Marine, Snowmobile and ATV dealer now has an opening for a Service Technician at our Ottawa location. If you are looking for a fast paced and rewarding career that provides above industry standards in compensation, you may be the person we are looking for. We provide a great work environment, up-to-date training and 12 month employment with great benefits. The remuneration for this position is salary, based on experience, with built-in bonuses and benefits package.

Lot Technician We’re expanding our Service Department at our Ottawa location. If you are an enthusiast of boats, snowmobiles, ATV’s and jet boats and would like to work in the marine & power sport industry, then we may be looking for you. Experience and a boaters license is an asset, but not required to apply. We provide training, great working conditions, benefits and remuneration. Must be available to work Saturdays and have a valid G driver’s license.

Boat Detailer - Summer Only Students Welcome! George’s Marine and Sports is currently filling our summer employment positions for boat detailers in Ottawa. No mechanical experience required. Detailers must be able to start work in April/ May, must be able to work 40 hours a week including Saturday’s, and enjoy working outdoors. Please send resume and indicate the position you are apply for; George’s Marine & Sports 2825 Carp Road Ottawa, ON K0A 1L0 Attention: Chris Porter Email: cporter@gmas.ca or call 1-888-212-9289

We offer a competitive Compensation and Benefits package that will be related to experience and qualifications.

• Experience with Bell, Xplornet & Shaw Satellite installation

Please submit your resume to: renfrewhr@scapa.com CL334569

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DEADLINE: TUESDAY AT NOON.

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TOWN OF RENFREW Summer Student Employment Opportunities Development and Works Department Employment terms for these positions have yet to be determined; however, students are normally engaged for approximately 16 weeks. Start date is flexible, but typically commences during the first week of May. The availability of these positions is subject to funding approval by Town Council. POSITION A - Public Works Garage - 40 hour work week (Monday – Thursday) We are seeking a summer student to assist staff with a variety of duties including road and sidewalk construction/repair and park maintenance, surveying and completing conditions surveys. Experience in construction and operating park maintenance equipment such as weed eaters, lawnmowers, etc. will be considered an asset. POSITION B - Environmental Student – 40 hour work week (Tuesday – Saturday) We are seeking a summer student to assist staff with various environmental/waste management related matters. The successful candidate will be involved in all facets of solid waste management, including, but not limited to, the following: • Household Hazardous Waste Depot operations. • Survey work at landfill site to determine fill rate and capacity. • Ground and well water sampling. Students presently studying environmental engineering or a related discipline at the post-secondary level will be considered for this position. WHMIS training would be an asset. POSITION C - Planning Student – 35 hour work week (Monday - Friday) We are seeking a summer student to assist staff with a variety of administrative and technical duties. The successful candidate will be engaged in land use planning and public works activities. Excellent computer skills are essential for success in this position. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Access, and web browsers is required. University/college students enrolled in planning, business, records management, or any other similar program will be considered for this position. POSITION D – GIS/Engineering Student – 35 hour work week (Monday - Friday) We are seeking a summer student to assist staff with the GIS program for the Town of Renfrew. The successful candidate will assist in data collection, utilizing and modifying a database and associated forms, data manipulation and computer aided drafting. Excellent computer skills are essential for success in this position. Proficiency in MS Access, AutoCAD 2000 and ArcGIS is required. Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and web browsers would be beneficial. University/college students who have successfully completed at least the second year in a GIS or Engineering program will be considered for this position. Individuals interested in ANY OF THE ABOVE employment opportunities may submit a resume, including a cover letter by mail, fax (613)432-8265 or email (WORD documents only) at jcoulas@town.renfrew.on.ca. Julie Coulas, Office Co-ordinator, c/o The Development & Works Office 127 Raglan Street South, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 1P8

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Deadline for applications: Friday, March 23, 2012 Please note only successful applicants will be notified.

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FOR RENT

GARAGE SALES

We have a 2 bay and 1 bay for rent. 2 bay was used as a automotive detail shop (equipment available if interested) located in Eganville on main St. Building has a country style and laundry mat plus car wash Great rent for the right business. Call 613-628-3111 ext 3 then 2 ask for George

THE MAIN STREET MARKETPLACE 167 Raglan Street Downtown Renfrew is hosting an INDOOR GARAGE SALE Every weekend from Saturday February 11 Sunday March 31. Limited Space -Book your stall now!! Saturday only $25. Full weekend $40. GET A START ON YOUR SPRING CLEANING!! For more details call Mel Blimkie, A Sense of Country 613-433-9925 YARD SALE, Saturday March 10th, 2012. Location: 8 Burwash Street (in the Lounge) Time: 8 am - 12 Noon. Glassware, linen, furniture, etc. Enquiries: 613-371-4067

TENDERS

STREET AND SIDEWALK SWEEPING PW-2012-02 SEALED TENDERS clearly marked as to contents will be received by the undersigned until 2:00 p.m., Thursday March 15th, 2012 for “Street and Sidewalk Sweeping Tender #PW-2012-02” in the Town of Arnprior. Jacquie Farrow-Lawrence, Town Clerk Town of Arnprior 105 Elgin Street West Arnprior, ON K7S 0A8

ARNPRIOR 2ND FLOOR, OLDER, LARGE, one bedroom apartment, gas heat included. Available Immediately. Call 613-432-4332

1 BEDROOM apartment in clean, quiet building. $575 plus $125 for shared water, heat, and hydro. 613-623-9651 1 or 2 BEDROOM Apt, 61 Sullivan Cres, Arnprior Available now, includes heat, water, fridge, stove and parking. Laundry on site. $625/725 Info 819-661-0638

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John Steckly, Civil Engineering Technologist Town of Arnprior 105 Elgin Street West Arnprior, Ontario Tel.: (613) 623-4234 ext. 238 Fax: (613) 623-9960 jsteckly@arnprior.ca

2 FURNISHED APTS. $750 & $800 per month. Heat, Hydro, Satellite included. First & last 613-623-4341 or 613-762-4341

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Notice to creditors ANd others

All claims against the estate of Ida St. Denis, late of the Town of Arnprior, who died on the 8th day of February 2012, must be filed with the undersigned on or before the 1st day of April 2012; thereafter, the undersigned will distribute the assets of the estate having regard only to the claims filed. This Notice dated 23rd day of February 2012. contact: Jacques st. denis, 886 March rd Kanata oN K2K 1X7

DOWNTOWN ARNPRIOR 2-bedroom apartment available, renovated, clean, quiet, safe, pet-friendly, includes parking, locker, fridge, stove, hood fan, 613-299-7501, Tony

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

GEORGOUS, Updated Century Home for Rent at 25 Craig Street, Arnprior. Available April 1, 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bath, country kitchen, patio, treed yard, 5 appliances, walk to downtown. $1150/month. References required, approved pet permitted. Owner traveling. Please drive by, and if interested leave contact info at 613-432-4500. Will book showings in early March.

ARNPRIOR, Beautiful waterfront home, 2 bedroom plus den, 2.5 bath. Swimming, fishing, boating, Available March 1st, $2200/month plus utilities. 613-623-1872 www.arnpriorwaterfront.ca

HOUSE FOR rent, 1/1/2 storey 2 bedroom home, central location, $775.00/mo plus utilities, first and last month required, non-smoker preferred, no pets, available April 1/12 Call 613-860-8200

AVAILABLE April 1st, 3 bedroom house, $650+utilities. Wood/oil heat. Out of town Renfrew area. 613-433-9917

LARGE 1 bedroom, downtown Arnprior, appliances, hardwood floors, heat included, Available Feb. 1st, $640/month. 613-601-4497

BACHELOR APARTMENT, Downtown Arnprior. Freshly decorated. Parking space available. $480/month plus hydro/gas. Available April 1st, 613-623-8538

LARGE 2 bedroom, downtown Arnprior, hardwood floors, appliances included, available March 1st, $725. 613-601-4497

BRIGHT, Well-maintained, non-smoking, 2 bedroom apartment, $690+hydro with parking for 1 car. 613-620-7278

NEWLY RENOVATED, 1 bedroom upstairs apt. Downtown Arnprior. Heat, hydro, water, basic cable INCLUDED. Available immediately. $725/month. Call 613-623-8361

FOR RENT

LOST

1 large bed. Apt. in Renfrew. April 1st on 3rd floor in secure building. $555/month +hydro. Parking & laundry facilities. Call Bujold Properties 613-432-0789 Leave message after hours.

1 small bed. Apt. in Renfrew, April 1st. $441/month +hydro. Call Bujold Properties 613-432-0789 Leave message after hours.

Green / Purple prescription glasses 613-649-2929

3 BEDROOM HOUSE with large yard for rent in Arnprior. Available May 1st. Call Mike 613-623-0299

NOTICES

ARNPRIOR, across from Madawaska Golf Course, 295 Keatley Road, 3-bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, fridge &stove, ac, laundry room, main floor. $1200 first & last. No pets. 613-623-4580

FOR RENT

COBDEN, 1 bedroom apartment, second floor, spacious living room and kitchen, parking and laundry on site, no smoking. 613-851-4630

1 large Apt. in Renfrew. May 1st on 2nd floor in secure building. $555/month +hydro. Parking & laundry facilities. Call Bujold Properties 613432-0789 Leave message after hours. AVAIL. IMMEDIATELY in Calabogie, 3 bedroom bungalow with attached garage. Newly painted and flooring. Excellent for mature couple, minutes from skiing and golf course. $800/month, first and last months rent plus heat and hydro. No cats or dogs. 613-752-2080

Small 2 bedroom apt. in Renfrew for rent immediately. $460/month +hydro. Call Bujold Properties 613-432-0789 Leave message after hours.

NEWLY renovated 2 bedroom apartment, ground floor, private entrance in Haley Station. Heat included. No smoking, no pets, $625/month. Phone 613-432-6156. Available Immediately

RENFREW, one bedroom bachelor apartment in quiet duplex. Suitable for one person. No pets, References, first and last required. $490/month plus hydro. 613-623-2247

Newly renovated loft style 1 bedroom apartment. Fridge and Stove Included Laundry Facilities in aptmnt. Private Deck and Large Backyard. Parking available. $525.00 plus utilities. 1st and last Rent Required 613-223-4428

RENFREW, BRIGHT, CLEAN, hardwood floors, 2 bedroom, 2 appliances, first/last, heat/water inc. $700/mnth, no pets, mature applicants, references. 613-624-5926, 613-256-2904

NEWLY RENOVATED, spacious, 1 bedroom apartment centrally located in Arnprior. Hardwood, laminate, floors, porcelain tile in entrance and bathroom. Private deck, laundry, heat and air included. New appliances, secure entrance. no pets, no smokers, $725 heat + air incl. Available April 1. 613-623-3008 NICE 3 BEDROOM, rec room, shed, yard, gas heat, semi, $925+utilities. Children welcome. 613-451-7728 ONE BEDROOM, large clean apartment, second floor. 306 Stewart Street, Renfrew. Private entrance, parking, fridge, stove and air conditioning. No smoking, no pets. Seniors preferred. $600/month plus hydro. First and last rent required. 613-432-7026

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

RENFREW LARGE 1 bedroom apt, downtown, in quiet adult building on 2nd floor. Fridge and stove, $475 plus hydro. First and last. 613-432-4456

Renfrew-Large bright 2 bedroom apartment. Five minutes from town. Finished loft for additional bedroom or extra storage. Private entrance with large deck. Includes fridge & stove. $650.00 per month. Hydro extra. No pets, no smoking. Available April 01. Call 613-432-9486

FOR RENT

McGRIMMON HOLDINGS

Offering affordable one bedroom apartments.

For a viewing and more information call Derek McGrimmon

432-1911

Offering affordable two bedroom apartments.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

432-1911332615 CAREER OPPORTUNITY

The Corporation of the Town of Arnprior Requires a

The Town of Arnprior is looking for two highly motivated individuals to assist with the implementation of Arnprior’s Youth Programs.

Duties: • Assist Youth Coordinator in organizing, implementing the proposed activities and programs, be present at designated programs; participate in activities • Promote the Arnprior Gets Healthy program during other youth programs • Be a presence and a role model to youth in the community • Promote active living in the community and other youth programs offered through Parks and Rec Youth Programs • Other duties as assigned

3 bed, 2 storey townhouse in Renfrew. May 1st. $810/ month +utilities. Has high efficient furnace. Call Bujold Properties, 613-432-0789 Leave message after hours.

HOUSING WANTED

These part time positions will begin April 1st 2012. Rate of pay is $13/hr.

Wanted a 2 bed. Apt. in Renfrew area. Small dog. Elderly couple. Phone 613-333-2328 ask for Bridgitta

Qualified candidates are encouraged to send a resume and covering letter, to be received no later than 12noon on Monday March 19th, 2012, to: Jacquie Farrow-Lawrence, Clerk Corporation of the Town of Arnprior 105 Elgin St West Arnprior, ON K7S 0A8 or via e-mail at jfarrow-lawrence@arnprior.ca

experienced Sales representative

All applicants are thanked for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will receive a response. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of selection.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

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Employment Opportunity We are currently seeking to hire an individual qualified to work in our Financial Services Department. TEMPORARY PART-TIME FINANCE CLERK The successful candidate must be a graduate of an accredited community college in an accounting program or related discipline, or the equivalent related experience. Relevant prior experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger work and general accepted accounting principles are required. You will possess excellent computer skills, including Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Word, with typing ability of at least 50 wpm. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to perform duties within the demands of the work areas, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment are essential. The successful candidate must provide a Criminal Records Check completed within the past six (6) months. Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes in writing by March 19th, 2012 to: Julia Boudreau V.P. Corporate Services Renfrew Victoria Hospital 499 Raglan Street Renfrew, Ontario K7V 1P6 www.renfrewhosp.com

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FOR RENT

To be considered for the position, applicants should posses the following qualifications: • Experience working with youth, organizations in Arnprior and area • Strong writing and communication skills; comfortable in public speaking • Excellent rapport within the youth community, school board, other organizations • Post Secondary education in recreation, youth or related field and/or related experience • Reliable vehicle, minimum G2 License

Career OppOrtunity

www.gmas.ca

FOR RENT Renfrew - 2 bedroom Garden Home with attached garage. A/C and gas heat. Appliances included. References required. No pets, nonsmoking. 855 Eighth Street. Available April 1st. $1000/mo + utilities. Call 514-404-8359.

Youth Programs Leader

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

wanted for Bonneville Modular Homes at Arnrprior Office, 82 Calabogie Road and for Kanata Office in Parking Lot @ Scotia Bank Place. Bilingualism is a requirement For information contact: Gilbert Cordeau 819-771-6960334147

FOR RENT

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INQUIRIES should be directed to:

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

1 BEDROOM apartment in Braeside. $520 plus hydro available April 1st. First and last month’s rent and references required. 613-832-5478 or 613-286-0563

2 BEDROOM House with insulated garage/workshop on private lot with 20 ft hedge. 1/2 between Arnprior & Renfrew. Close to McNab Public School. $750/month plus utilities. 613-623-2288

TENDER FORMS and documents may be obtained from the Municipal Office, Town Hall, Arnprior, Ontario between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday from March 1st, 2012 to March 14th, 2012.

NOTICES

71 RENFREW Ave. W. 2 bedroom, $580+heat & hydro. We pay water, Available March 1st, 613-290-0400, first and last required. No pets please

1 PLUS BEDROOM apt. Two level/loft style. 800 sq ft includes appliances, parking near entrance, private front / rear entrances, deck/lawn area. 180A River Road, Arnprior, $775+utilities, gas heat. Available April 1st, References required. 613-623-5333

TOWN OF ARNPRIOR REQUEST FOR TENDER

FOR RENT

1 BEDROOM, $650 all inclusive, partially furnished, No pets. Small deck and large yard, many extras. Please call Randy and Rochelle 613-622-0416

Although we appreciate all responses, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted. Renfrew Victoria Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

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M. Sullivan & Son Limited is one of Canada’s oldest and most successful contracting firms. Located in Arnprior, with a regional office in Kingston, it has been recognized as one of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies providing a full complement of construction contracting services to clients in the industrial, commercial, institutional and public sectors. Sullivan’s seeks to build on an impeccable reputation with the addition of a

Quality Assurance Specialist/Administrative Assistant - Construction As a Quality Assurance Specialist/Administrative Assistant your responsibilities include: • Document control procedures under our ISO 9001: 2008 Quality Management System • Development, tracking and reporting site specific quality assurance and quality control programs • Assist in estimating and tendering procedures • Assist in contract administration duties • Office organizational duties Computer and organizational skills and familiarity with construction, project coordinator, PMP or similar training are considered assets. Competitive remuneration, benefits and pension plan are being offered. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates identified for further consideration will be contacted. 236 Madawaska Blvd., Suite 100 Arnprior, Ontario, K7S 0A3 |Tel: (613) 623-6584 I Fax: (613) 623-8768 Email: careers@sullivan.ca

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COMMERCIAL TO RENT

FOR RENT

Shared Accommodations Large Bedroom with mini kitchenette $560/m or Small Bedroom $440/m. Both have satellite, wi-fi & utilities incl. First & Last with References. 613-293-0611

WHITE LAKE VILLAGE, 15 minutes from Arnprior, renovated 1-bedroom +sunroom, 2nd floor, $650, clean, quiet, secure, pet-friendly, nonsmoking, includes parking, fridge, stove, hood fan, locker, common room with fireplace, outdoor patio, 613-299-7501

Spacious 1 BDR 2nd floor apartment quiet central No Pets. Suitable for working single. 613-432-7194

TWO BEDROOM APT for rent, central location, renovated, first and last months rent required, references, $725 includes hydro. Non-smoking, no pets. Please call 613-623-6738

IN MEMORIUM

FOR SALE

Avon calling... Phone or email today for your Free Avon Brochure or to place an order. Your local independent Avon consultant connie.lett@gmail.com, 613-622-5637 or interavon.ca/connie.lett CHIP TRUCK for Sale, fully equipped, 613-628-2002

IN MEMORIUM

!!20+APPLIANCES!! Nearlynew washers, dryers, fridges, stoves freezers. Warrantied, delivered. Appliance repair, parts for sale, disposal, dishwasher installation. Support your locals! For viewing, Marc 613-889-9768. Arnprior AFFORDABLE FLOORING Luxurious Carpet Remnants. Tough Vinyl Floor Remnants. You can save up to 65% off our regular prices 613-629RUGS. REMNANT DEPOT, 292 Trafalgar Rd., Pembroke

IN MEMORIUM

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THREE BEDROOM HOUSE, Private yard and driveway, close to downtown and schools. Recently completely renovated/redecorated top to bottom. $900/month+utilities. First/last and references required. Renfrewhome4rent@live.ca or 613-292-7323

FOR SALE

HEADING SOUTH This winter? Let us arrange your travel insurance. Call Eady Insurance 613-432-8543 or 1-888-275-3239 *HOT TUB (SPA) Covers-Best Price. Best quality. All shapes and colours. Call 1-866-652-6837. www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper LAZ-Y-BOY and Chair, brown textured material. Purchased for $2300 in October 2011. Sell both for $1200 (Sofa $800, Chair $400) 613-432-4837

Delmer Delmer McCallum McCallum

In Loving Loving In Remembrance Remembrance

SELLING HOUSE - Contents have to go. Contact 613-622-0691. Please leave a message.

C o o k / B a k e r / Kitchen Helper 20-40 hours per week. Submit resume to: Galilee Centre, 398 John St. N., Arnprior, ON K7S 2P6. Email: info@galileecentre.com Overhead door technician established overhead door company looking for experienced technicians/installers. Welding and electrical ability an asset. Top wages/great benefits. Send resume to personnel@alparsons.on.ca, fax 613-798-2187 or call 613-798-4444.

George G. Eady 1926 – 2009 In loving memory of my dear husband, George, who passed away March 9, 2009. It is sad to walk the road alone, Instead of side by side, But to all there comes a moment, When the ways of life divide. You gave me years of happiness, Then came the sorrow and tears, But you left me beautiful memories, I will treasure through the years. Sadly missed, Betty CL334667

Youths!

Gone are the days we used to share, But in our hearts you’re always there. The gates of memory will never close, We miss you more thank anyone knows. Love you Mom, Donna, Jerry & Family

HELP WANTED 100-$400 CASH

HUNTING SUPPLIES Hunter Safety Canadian Firearms Course. Carp. March 30, 31, April 1. Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

Competitive, Energetic, Honestly a MUST!

IN MEMORIUM

Hunter Safety/ Canadian Firearms Courses and exams throughout the year. Organize a course and yours is free. Call Wenda Cochran 613-256-2409.

HELP WANTED

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IN MEMORIUM BOYD, Edith In loving memory of a dear sister, Edith who passed away March 9, 2002.

WADE JOHN CAMPBELL MURDOCH March 8, 2011 They say there is a reason They say that time will heal But neither time nor reason Will change the way we feel For no one knows the heartache That lies behind our smiles No one knows how many times We have broken down and cried We want to tell you something So there won’t be any doubt You’re so wonderful to think of But so hard to be without

You had a smile for everyone, You had a heart of gold, You left the sweetest memories, The world could ever hold. To us you were so special, What more is there to say, Except to wish with all our hearts, That you were here today.

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Always remembered, Wendell, Miriam, Ross, Eileen and Families

• Sewer Foreman • Pipe Layer • Gradesman Gradesman and Labourer

• Gradesman and Labourer Email: Email: hr@bonnechereexcavating.com hr@bonnechereexcavating.com Fax: (613) 432-1140 Mail: P.O. Box 705 Email: hr@bonnechereexcavating.com Renfrew, Ontario K7V 0B5 332524 325043

HELP WANTED

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Forever Young Missing you Your loving family

Job Title: Mailroom Inserter Casual, Part time, Day or Night Shift Department: Distribution – Renfrew, ON

Seniors!

Earn Extra Money!

Metroland Media is seeking reliable and dependable individuals to join their distribution team at the Renfrew Mercury.

Keep Your Weekends Free!

Routes Available!

Role Accountability: • Responsible for lifting flyers from a pallet and manually inserting these flyers in newspapers. • Jogging and strapping of bundles once insertion of required flyers is completed. • Loading of completed flyer bundles onto skid or into cage • Documentation of all work performed for verification purposes. • To perform “Due diligence” as described by the Ministry of Labour in the Ontario Health and Safety Act and understand and sign off on all Company policies and procedures.

We’re looking for Carriers to deliver our newspaper!

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NEW STOPAIN COLD pain relieving products! Extra strength roll-on and spray available at Shoppers Drug Mart. Get $2 OFF coupon available at www.save.ca and www.flyerland.ca Stopain and start living!

BRUCE, Margaret In loving memory of our mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great grandmother who passed away March 10, 2007.

Seasonal Merchandiser for outdoor garden centres. Must have valid driver’s license, heavy lifting required, no experience necessary. Ottawa and eastern Ontario. Contact btnottawa@gmail.com.

IN MEMORIUM

Stephanie, Keith, Stephanie, Keith, Kody and Kody and Samantha Samantha

Adults!

BABYSITTER, full time and part time, before and after school. Close to Queen E school. Infants and tots welcome. Snacks and lunch provided. Receipts and references available. Call Alicia 613-433-9750

daily for landscaping work!

wonderful ofofaawonderful Dadand and Grandpa Dad Grandpa whopassed passed away who away March 9th, 9th, 2005. March 2005. Timehas has passed Time passed but not not your but your memory, you memory, youare are always with always withus. us.

I’M HERE HERE I’M herethinking, thinking, I’mI’mhere thisdidn’t didn’t happen No,No,this happen It wasn’ttime. time. It wasn’t None of us were None of us were prepared. prepared. It hit me hard, It hit me hard, And same with the And same with the others. others. I’m still thinking, I’m still thinking, It hasn’t registered. It hasn’t registered. I’m wondering, I’m wondering, Will it ever? Will it ever? I’m here replaying I’m here replaying the times, the times, Of how I see your ﬁddle, Of how I see your ﬁddle, With your welcoming With your welcoming smile behind it. smile behind it. We’re here reminiscing, We’re here reminiscing, About how you were. About how you were. That you never Thatcomplained. you never complained. And all you’d want for us, And you’d Is toallmove on.want for us, Is to on.to say, So,move all I want So,Is all I want I miss you, to say, Is IAnd miss you, will. forever And forever will. Coulas — Samantha — Samantha Coulas Always in our hearts, Always inlove our hearts, love

IN MEMORIUM

HELP WANTED

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FOR RENT

Requirements:

Deliver Right In Your Own Neighbourhood Papers Are Dropped Off At Your Door Great Family Activity No Collections Thursday Deliveries

• Physically able to safely lift up to 50 lbs • Standing for extended periods required • Continual rotation of wrists, back and shoulders. • Fluent in English both written and verbal. • Ability to count to 100 • Motivated self starter • Reliable team worker • Ability to work all shifts

Call Today 613.221.6247

Wages start at $10.25 per hour plus $1.00 per hour shift differential between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Or apply on-line at YourOttawaRegion.com 308527

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their resume and cover letter to the attention of Audrey Fleury, Mailroom Supervisor, via email at audrey.fleury@metroland.com or fax at 613-432-6689 While we appreciate the interest of all candidates, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please. 333200

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IN MEMORIUM

LEGAL

Doreen Savage (nee Ferguson) March 13, 2010

Peplinski, Clemens A Wonderful Husband Who Passed Away March 15, 2011

Months have grown day by day, It’s now two years since she went away, Thoughts are full and hearts do weigh, Without her here to share the way, Time may dull the hand of fate, Memory forever recalls the date.

It’s lonely here without you. I miss you every day. We had beautiful years together. Loving each other all the way. I miss your arms around me. And your hand holding mine. We pledged our love forever. Until the end of time. You got sick and had to leave me. I held your hand as you died. I thank God for letting me have you. For all the wonderful years we had.

FRASER, Kenneth In loving memory of Kenneth Fraser who passed away Match 4, 2005

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Till we meet again, Murray

PEPLINSKI, Clemens passed away March 15, 2011

His smiling way and pleasant face Are a pleasure to recall; He had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all. Some day we hope to meet him, Some day we know not when, To clasp his hand in the better land, Never to part again. Love from Wayne & Gail

Your loving wife, Iverna

IN MEMORIUM

We sure miss you Uncle Clem, Since you passed away, If love could have saved you, You never would have died.

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IN MEMORIUM

In Memory of My Family Edmund Hisko March 11/11 (Step Dad) Delbert Leclaire June 23/11 (Dad) Mel Leclaire July 16/11 (Cousin) Margaret Leclaire Sept 25/11 (Grandmother) Allan Brydges Sept 26/11 (God Father, Great Uncle) Ambrose Brydges Nov 21/11 (Great Uncle)

In memory of my dear husband WADE MURDOCH who passed away March 8th, 2011 and who is missed with every breath I take. To a wonderful father, who in his short life had made wonderful memories and had such a deep impact in his children’s lives he shines through them every day.

When God started to take you’s home last year, I was sad and angry that he had to take so many of you’s from me, but I feel at peace knowing that you’s are all together. I know Ed is playing his guitar on the river bank, while Delbert and Mel are on the lake fishing and Uncle Allan is in the bush looking for that 30 point buck, and of course Grama is in the kitchen cooking and waiting for the gang to come in and eat. Keep the table set Grama we’ll all be home eventually.

“Helpless, helpless, helpless Baby can you hear me now? The chains are locked And tied across the door, Baby, sing with me somehow.” Neil Young

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Unexpectedly but peacefully while at work on Friday afternoon, March 2nd, 2012. Gus Jonkman of White Lake at the age of 65 years. Beloved husband of Wendy (nee Simpson). Loving father of Jennifer and Jeffrey (Kate). Youngest son of the late Jan and Jantje Jonkman. Dear brother of Albert (Roelie); Jannie Slagter(Jan); Hennie Meulenbelt (late Klaas) and Henk (Jennie), all of Holland. Predeceased by a brother, Jan as well as 3 sisters: Johanna Shuba (late John), Erie Zarechney (Bill) and Jantje Jonkman. Special son-in-law of William Simpson (late Helen) and brother-in-law of Gary Simpson (Marilyn) and Kevin Simpson (Bev). Fondly remembered by his many nieces and nephews both in Canada and in Holland. Family and friends were invited to the Pilon Family Funeral Home & Chapel, 50 John Street North, Arnprior where a Celebration of Life Service was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Wednesday evening, March 7th, 2012 at 7 o’clock. Rev. Don Anderson officated. A reception followed in the Pilon Family Reception Centre. In memory of Gus, a donation to the White Lake United Church or CHEO would be appreciated by his family. Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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There are many of us. We can be found in B.C., Toronto, Ottawa, Manotik, White Lake and of course Arnprior. Our common denominator, the magnet that brought us all together, is Wade. Wade John Campbell Murdoch is the first child of Lorna and Jack Murdoch. Tanya and John soon followed and a wonderful family was created. Somehow, without even realizing it, they became family to us as well. Wade obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Toronto and, along with his father and brother, established a successful vehicle dealership and garage. In 1999 he choose Brenda McCue as his bride. They soon started a family and blessed us with Grace, Campbell and Duncan. He was a great father from the start and spent many hours with his children. In between and including these events were the good times. Whenever the boys were having a little too much fun he was there in the middle of it. Nothing too bad of course… They would of had to answer to Chip (Jack)! A gracious host, many good times were had at his home and the camp. He possessed qualities that many fear are becoming extinct. Honour, loyalty, courage and chivalry were all part of his character. Then there were the trips, the concerts, hunting season and just hanging out. There are too many adventures to list them all. What made Wade different was that he was there in good times and bad. You never counted on Wade to make sure there was enough gas in the tank before you left but you could definitely count on him when it really mattered. No matter what list of chores he had he was still there to help you out. He was a hard worker, not just at his business but anywhere he was. In return, he never asked for much from others. All he wanted was your company. He never wanted to put anyone out. Even as his illness progressed, he worried more about how his family and friends were dealing with it then he worried about himself. He always tried to keep things upbeat and hid his symptoms as best he could. You cannot take with you what you have received but only what you have given. If that statement is true we can all rest assured that Wade is being well looked after. Thank you for the memories. Most of all, thank you for showing us what a true friend is. All our lives are better having known you. With heavy hearts, one year ago, we bid you adieu. We miss you terribly. See you up the lake! Chris, Susie, Keegan and D’Arcy Kaerbye

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July 26, 1934—February 29, 2012 Passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday February 29, 2012. Patrick Carron of Arnprior in his 78th year. Only brother of Rosemary Duhn of Arnprior. Beloved son of the late Raymond Carron and Alma Lampole. Dear uncle of Christine O’Rourke(Leo), David Duhn, Dale Anne Duhn ( Geoff Fleck), Steven Duhn (Donna). Nephew of Doris McCormick. Sincere thanks to cousin Anita Schubrink and dear friends Cathy Burnette and Laurie Hebert. Visitations at The Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior After 10:00 a.m. Wednesday March 7, 2012. Liturgy of The Word will be held in The Boyce Chapel at 11:00 a.m. A luncheon will be held in The Boyce Reception Centre following the service. Spring interment Arnprior Malloch Road Cemetery. In memoriams to the charity of one’s choice appreciated by the family. Condolences / Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca

LARSON, Lynne (Retired Professional Engineer – AECL) Peacefully at Groves Park Lodge, Renfrew on Sunday evening, March 4th, 2012. Lynne Louise Larson (nee Vidal) at the age of 76 years. Beloved wife of the late Ernie Larson. Dearly loved mother of Karen Russell (Doug) of St. Catharines; Ann Galea (Peter) of Waterloo and Nancy Debenham (Dave) of Arnprior. Cherished grandmother of Alex, Emilee, Taylor and Riley. Family and friends were invited to the Pilon Family Funeral Home & Chapel, 50 John Street North, Arnprior for visitation on Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 until service time in the Pilon Family Chapel at 2 o’clock. Cremation followed with interment in the Community Cemetery, Deep River in the spring. In memory of Lynne, a donation to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario or the Osteoporosis Society of Canada would be appreciated by her family. Special thanks to the staff at Groves Park Lodge for the exceptional care and compassion shown our Mom during her stay with them. Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

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IN MEMORIUM

In loving memory of Delmer McCallum th who passed away March 9 , 2005

Wade Murdoch 1968 - 2011

With love, All you nieces and nephews

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RAMPTON, Joyce Margaret Our most beloved Joyce peacefully passed away at her home in Carp on March 1, holding the hand of her husband and soul mate, Vern, and graciously extolling love to her loving family, Shannon Nickel (Lance), Joey (Kim) and Kevin (Shauna). That was Joyce, so loving and concerned about her family. And how she loved her grandchildren: Brady, Bethany, Abby and Jake of Arnprior and Madeline, Lucas and Sarah of Barrie. Joyce was born June 6, 1942 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She truly loved her sisters, Lorraine and Judy, whom she spent many eventful years riding horseback through the sand hills south of Austin where they were all raised together on a ranch. Sadly, Joyce was predeceased by her father, Lloyd Willis, but her mother Margaret lives on in Carberry, Manitoba. All these people profoundly affected her life. Throughout her life, Joyce embraced all tasks with enthusiasm, commitment and grace: raising her children at Fairview Farm (our home of 27 years); washing their diapers in the Yukon as a grizzly so interestly watched; bringing a full busload of Carp fans to watch her son Joey make a junior hockey debute at Ottawa (much to his embarrassment); loading the vote at Kevin’s board meetings: lavishing love on all her grandchildren and trying her best to introduce them into her circle of Jesus’ love – three verses of Johnny Appleseed preceded all meals at the Calabogie Lake retreat. Joyce exuded energy and love for all tasks. When not blowing the horn about her husband’s many adventures in life, some of which she participated in enthusiastically, she could be found selling country lots (only because she was so attached to nature and willing to show the people every detail of building a country home); leading the Kinburn ladies broom ball team to glory; helping Father Basil Smith (deceased) feed his pigs; organizing her beloved lady friends for bible study and singing (singing was very important) every Friday at Carp and at spiritual get-togethers at Calabogie. Joyce helped many people in finding peace of mind and love through encouragement and example. One friend “She was such a great friend and so strong in her beliefs that she influenced me and many others for good”. Since that fateful day in late 2008, when we first discovered her cancer many people have assisted Joyce in extending her life to a joyful, peaceful end. The family would like to thank of the kindness and excellent care shown by all the doctors attending to her, specifically Dr. Andrew Girvan, the Carefor Nurses and support staff, specifically Marsha Delaney, whom would sing “Jesus loves Me” to Joyce right to the end and Drs. Amanda Connell and Jill Rice – there are many others; also her spiritual brother, Rev. Don Anderson. At Joyce’s request there was a funeral service at 2:30 pm in the Burnstown United Church on Monday, March 5 followed by a reception at the church. For all her friends in the Carp Valley and faraway there will also be a celebration of her life from 6:30 to 8:00 at the Quality Inn in Arnprior. Joyce has directed all memoriam should be donations to the Canadian Bible Society. Condolences, donations or tributes may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com

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NEW YORK CITY Stay Right in Manhattan! 4 Days: June 21 - 24, 2012

Includes 3 nights in the Manhattan Theatre District within walking distance to Times Square, Macy’s, The Empire State Building and all the best shopping on 5th Ave! A guided city tour and cruise to see the Statue of Liberty are also included.

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10 Days - Featuring New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Cape Breton Island and Prince Edward Island.

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Oct. 28 - Nov. 5, 2012 9 Days - Featuring performances by Daniel O’Donnell, Mickey Gilley, the Presleys, Joey Riley, Shoji Tabuchi and the Baldknobber’s.

MUSIC WORLD CLASS DRUMMER (of Five Man Electrical Band) is now accepting students. Private lessons, limited enrollment, free consultation. Call Steve, 613-831-5029. www.stevehollingworth.ca

ADHS & FRIENDS REUNION. Family and friends, please notify those who graduated grade 12, 1977 -Reunion to take place May 26th, 2012. For information please contact: Janice Banes 613-623-4786 or Linda Lesway 613-623-0309

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PARKS, Olive (nee Thompson) Passed away peacefully at Groves Park Lodge on Monday, March 5, 2012, at the age of 98 years. Beloved wife of the late George Parks. Loving mother of the late Lula Hutson, and grandmother of Beverley Dellaire (Donald), Darlene and Sharon. Proud greatgrandmother of Jason Dellaire (Amanda) and Janice Dellaire, and great-great grandmother of Brayden. Predeceased by 7 brothers and 7 sisters. Olive will be missed by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave. E., Renfrew on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at St. Andrew’s United Church, Matawatchan on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. Interment at Matawatchan Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Andrew’s United Church, Matawatchan or Groves Park Lodge would be appreciated by the family. Condolences or donations may be made at www.mcphailandperkins.ca

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Will be missed by family and friends Clara Lavender....a lady of strength and determination Lived in Renfrew for only two years But touched many hearts! Resided at Quail Creek Renfrew Predeceased by ‘her Jack’ in 1974 Survived by daughter, Pam and son- in- law, Ian Granddaughter, Stephanie (Jeff) and Grandson, Michael (Anna) Great Grandchildren Connor, Chelsea, Adam and Alex. Clara was a city girl......her comment on the Renfrew County Landscape?“ My, there are a lot of trees up here aren’t there?” Lost to us here on March 3 2012 Donations requested to the Arthritis Society Private funeral at Clara’s request... Anderson Funeral Home Please no ﬂowers

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Peacefully at home in Arnprior, surrounded by family, Elizabeth Anne Freda (nee Phillips) on Saturday morning, March 3, 2012. Beloved wife of James Freda. Much loved mother of Randy (Judy), Chris (Sandra) James (Ronda) and J.D. (Linay). Adoring grandmother to James, Jayme Lynn, Christopher, Isaac, Zaira, Ty, Philip, Ella and the late David. Predeceased by siblings John, Donald, Lorne, and Doris. Anne was surrounded by the precious support of friends and family. Arrangements by The Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior

FREE KITTENS to a good home. Mother is a Calico. To view call 613-267-3573 or cell: 613-913-6610

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GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES Germany and Czech, World Champion Bloodlines, Sable and Black and tan. Ready to go to new homes, March 10th. 613-622-5599 www.lindenhof.ca

OLD ANTIQUE FURNITURE, old advertising coca-cola, Mountain Dew, old gas and oil items, toys, decoys, old postcards, old Halloween and Christmas items. Call Sheryl MacKenzie at 613-432-4909

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Do you want to stop drinking? There are no dues or fees for A.A. Membership. The only requirement is a desire to stop drinking. Phone 613-258-3881 or 613-826-1980.

SHOWCASE 2012. Exhibitor enquiries welcome. 613-732-9662, doug@showcaseinpetawawa.ca or www.showcaseinpetawawa.ca

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February 12, 1957-February 29, 2012 Grainger’s Appliance & Refrigeration Service Passed away suddenly in Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital Wednesday afternoon. David Grainger of Arnprior at the age of 55 years. Beloved husband and best friend of Sheryl (McDonald) Grainger. Proud father of Sherry (Jeff) Schlievert, Tracy (Todd) Schlievert, Quinn (Mallory Miller) and Austin. Special grandpa to Ashley, Bailey and Madison. Dear son of Mrs Lois (Grierson) Grainger and the late Thomas Grainger. Dear brother of Donna (Richard) Wright of Ottawa, Brenda (Gary) Munro of Kinburn and Percy (Sylvia) Grainger of Pakenham. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Son- in- law of Donald and Marilyn McDonald. Brother- in- law of Susan (Dave) DiMillo and Steven (Lisa) McDonald. Visitations were at The Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior on Monday March 5, 2012, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service was held in The Boyce Chapel Tuesday March 6, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Andrew Love officiated. Interment of cremated remains will be later in Eganville Cemetery. In memoriams to “Partners in Caring” of Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital appreciated by the family. Condolences / Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca

Born November 22nd 1943, passed away peacefully at Elisabeth Bruyere on Sunday February 26th 2012 in his 69th year after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by his parents, Jimmy and Katie (Whelan) O’Gorman. Also loving wife Ferne. Loving father of Sandra (Wilson Yee) Toronto, ON. And Terry (Karen) O’Gorman, Frankford, ON. Grandfather of Kristen and Ryan Yee and Paige and Austin O’Gorman. Brother of Jim of Winchester, Mary C.S.J. of Pembroke, Harold of Limoges, Tom, Dorothy, (Henry Moore) and Aileen “Kit” (Alfie Curry) of Renfrew, ON. Cremation has taken place with interment at Holy Well Cemetery, Mount St. Patrick in early Spring. Special thanks to the professional staff at Carefor Health and Community Services, the Ottawa General Hospital and Elisabeth Bruyere Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Canadian Cancer Society are appreciated.

EADY, Bethea Edna “Beth” Passed away peacefully at Renfrew Victoria Hospital, with family by her side on Friday, March 2, 2012, at the age of 43. Beth Eady of Renfrew, much loved daughter of Lloyd E. and Elda Eady (nee Yuill). Beloved mother of Roger (Lindsay Ireton). Dear sister of Jamie (Sherry McGonegal). Special aunt to Holly Eady and Hank Eady. Beth will be missed by her dear friend Sarah Taylor, her many aunts and uncles, and many friends. A Celebration of Beth’s life will be held at the Horton Community Centre on Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Condolences or donations may be made at www.mcphailandperkins.ca

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VALIN, Doug (Retired – Amtech Electrical Peacefully at St. Vincent’s Hospital, Ottawa while surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday evening, February 28th, 2012 following a lengthy struggle with cancer. Douglas Bernard Valin aged 69 years. Dear son of the late Bernard and Bernice Valin; formerly of Arnprior. Dearly loved “Dad” of Bryan of Woodbridge and James (Tina) of Sacramento, California. Much loved brother of Frank Valin (Micheline) of Gatineau and Debbie Valin of Arnprior. Former husband of Carol (nee Wrightsell). Predeceased by his canine companion, Bandit. Family and friends were invited to the Pilon Family Funeral Home & Chapel, 50 John Street North, Arnprior for visitation on Friday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Saturday morning, March 3rd at 11 a.m. Interment followed at the Malloch Road Cemetery. In memory of Doug, a donation to The Hospice at Maycourt would be appreciated by his family. Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

LytLe, earL Gordon January 26, 1925-March 2, 2012 Passed away on Friday evening March 2, 2012 at Miramichi Lodge, Pembroke, Ontario. Earl Lytle formerly of Arnprior in his 87th year. Loved husband of the late Erma (Thomas) Lytle. Dear father of Karen (David) Chamberlain, Marjorie (Peter) Roach and Gordon Lytle. Dear grandfather of Timothy and Matthew Chamberlain, Joanne Joyce, Jeanette Wanner, Jeffrey, Jason and Jillian Lytle and Gordon’s grandchildren. Great grandfather of Brett Roach, Cierra Wanner, Noah Chamberlain and Violet Chamberlain. Dear brother of Gail Olmstead, Jean Phillips and Wayne Lytle. Arrangements by The Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior Cremation will take place and a private family ceremony will be held at a later date. Condolences / Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca

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A Celebration of Life will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish Hall, 18 Dochart Street, Braeside, Ontario on Saturday March 17, 2012 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to Ovarian Cancer Canada or Hospice Renfrew. Final interment Sand Point Public Cemetery www.boycefuneralhome.ca

SHOWCASE 2012. Check out our website for our growing list of Exhibitors. Join us!! www.showcaseinpetawawa.ca ordoug@showcaseinpetawawa .ca

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St. Pat’s Day at the DACA Centre. March 17th, 12:30 pm - 6 pm Fiddlers, step dancers, and singers. MC Dai Bassett. Irish Stew. All are welcome.

O’GOrman, Bernard J.

The ‘little bird’

Miss you lots Mom, Grandma!

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It’s time to think about a SHOWCASE isn’t it? SHOWCASE 2012 coming April 20, 21, 22 at the Petawawa Civic Centre. Join us. doug@showcaseinpetawawa.ca www.showcaseinpetawawa.ca for information

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MATTRESS FACTORY & FURNITURE OUTLET

On the Ottawa River, 10 kilometers west of Deep River SUMMER EMPLOYMENT WORK PERIOD – JUNE 27th to AUGUST 26th, 2012

In loving memory of a dear husband and father who passed away March 12, 2011. His smiling way and pleasant face Are a pleasure to recall He had a kindly word for each And died beloved by all. Some day we hope to meet him Some day we know not when To clasp his hand in the better land Never to part again.

CARETAKER/JANITOR – A mature self-motivated person required to maintain the site to the Ontario Ministry of Health standards. Washrooms and kitchen must be cleaned and sanitized daily and other duties performed as required. Knowledge of some repairs an asset. Retired persons welcomed. Successful applicant must be prepared to obtain a Pleasure Craft Operators Card and be able to work in a team environment. Salary range: $400 - $550 per week. ($3,400$4,675 for season) NOTE: Free room and board applies to all positions. Summer Staff must be prepared to work as part of a “team” and will be expected to support other staff members as needed.

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BUSINESS SERVICES The “Honey Do This” Company BILL WEISS 613-570-1488

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For more information and to complete an application form, visit the Camp Lau-Ren website at www.lau-ren.com or contact Ron & Joanne Hartnett at hartnett@sympatico.ca or telephone 613-622-0443

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BROCKVILLE GENERAL HOSPITAL Our Mission: To provide an excellent patient experience – guided by the people we serve, delivered by people who care. Brockville General Hospital is a fully accredited, multi-site facility serving a regional population of up to 96,000. We are located on the beautiful St. Lawrence River in the heart of the famous Thousand Islands. We are conveniently situated 45 minutes east of Kingston, 2 hours west of Montreal and 1 hour south of Ottawa. Enjoy all the amenities of a large city with none of the hassles! We are currently recruiting dynamic, energetic and dedicated professionals to fulfill the following career opportunities: FULL-TIME • Registered Nurses – Mental Health • Clinical Secretary o Qualified candidates will have experience in transcription and the use of dictation machine. • Peer Support Worker – Mental Health o Qualified candidates are required to be (or have been) a recipient of mental health services for serious mental illness (disclosure is required). The Peer Support Worker provides the real-life experience with mental illness and mental health services which training cannot replicate.

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Peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital with her sons, Paul and Robert by her side on Wednesday morning, February 29th, 2012. Raymonde Jeannine Kennedy of Arnprior at the age of 83 years. Dear daughter of the late Oscar and Bernadette Lamoureux. Beloved wife of the late Leonard “Len” Kennedy (January 22, 2003). Dearly loved mother of Tim of New Brunswick; Paul of Arnprior and Robert (Alison) of Kemptville. Cherished “Grandma” of Griffin and Hudson. Dear sister of Marcelle Cooke (Bob) of Richmond, Virginia and Bernard Lamoureux (Nora) of Gatineau. Predeceased by a sister, Suzanne Paquin (late Normand). Lovingly remembered and missed by her special friends: Mitzi, Ellie, Fern and Sam. Family and friends were invited to the Pilon Family Funeral Home & Chapel, 50 John Street North, Arnprior for visitation on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 10:20 a.m. A Funeral Mass was celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church, Arnprior on Friday morning, March 2nd at 11 o’clock. Cremation followed. In memory of Ray, a donation to the Arnprior Hospital “Palliative Care Unit” would be appreciated by her family. Members of the CWL will assemble at the funeral home for prayers on Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

ASSISTANT WATERFRONT – Successful applicants must have his/her NLS and watercraft qualifications (successful applicant must be prepared to obtain a Pleasure Craft Operators Card) and be able to work under the direction of the Waterfront Supervisor. Successful applicant must be prepared to work in a team environment. Minimum age 18 required. Salary range: $400 - $475 per week. ($3,400-$4,040 for season)

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WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE scrap cars Will pay $100 - $150 even up to $200, depending on types. Picked up free. 613-432-3464 or cell 613-432-0449

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Peacefully at Hospice Renfrew on Monday March 5, 2012 in his 87th year. Dear son of the late William and Mary Lafleur. Thomas is survived by his sister Evelyn Brownrigg and his brother George K. Whalen (late Susan) and his sister in law Joan Whalen. Thomas will be fondly remembered by his niece Beverley Brownrigg and his nephew Billy-Joe Whalen, the Kenopic family and his many other nieces and nephews. At Thomas’s request a family service will be held in the summer. Donations may be made to Hospice Renfrew. Arrangements entrusted to the care of the Goulet Funeral Home, 310 Argyle St, S, Renfrew.

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November 23, 2011 at 6:30 pm 7 lbs, 9 oz, Baby Girl!!! The waiting was long and arduous, Months dragged on like years, But the wait and work was all worth it, When we saw you through welled up tears. We are still enthralled with your sister, Every day brings delights anew. Never believing it could get any better, And then along came beautiful you. We sit now in double amazement, As we watch each of you grow. Proud of all your accomplishments, Loving you more than you’ll ever know. But in our joy of hugging and kissing you, There was something we almost forgot, We announced the arrival of your sister, But as for announcing you, we had not. And so without any further delay, We’re proud to say the counts at two. Get read, here comes Lexx’s backup, Elyanna Jilles Chaput. With deepest love from Momma & Poppa a.k.a. Teresa and Lance Brydges, J-Rock loves you both too. He just won’t say it.

PART-TIME and CASUAL • Registered Nurses – Mental Health • Registered Nurses – Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) • Clinical Dietician To learn more about the Hospital and these exciting career opportunities, visit the ‘Careers’ section of our website at www.bgh-on.ca/Careers.htm Applications can be submitted on or before March 15, 2012 to: Human Resources, Brockville General Hospital, 75 Charles Street, Brockville, ON K6V 1S8 fax: 613-345-8305 or email: careers@bgh-on.ca. We thank all applicants for their expressed interest; however, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted

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Overtime marathon win for Peewee Wolves Peter Clark

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Coyotes attack Madawaska Moose

Defenceman Kelsey Chaplin (14) of the Madawaska Moose stands her ground with Kanata Coyotes attacker Alex Wardill during the midget semi-final of the annual Madawaska Girls Hockey Association tournament at the Nick Smith Centre in Arnprior Feb. 25 and 26. Hilary Stafford tends goal for the Moose, who scored a late goal to cut Kanata’s lead to 2-1. But the Coyotes rebounded quickly, with two more goals, en route to a 4-1 win. The division finalists were: peewee, Nepean Wildcats over Petawawa Ice Krispies 2-0; bantam, Kanata Koas over Nepean Wildcats 2-1; and midget, Kanata Coyotes over Gloucester 2-1.

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Josh Hudson, left, and Gord Gaddess (2) of the Renfrew Collegiate Raiders defend against Patrick Crete of the St. Francis Xavier Falcons (Hammond) at the EOSSAA senior boys basketball championship at the Grant Gymnasium in February. The Raiders went 1and-2 this week at the Ontario high school (OFSAA) championship for A schools at Ridley College in St. Catharines. See next week’s Mercury for details.

Zach Moran netted his second goal of the game at the 1:26 mark of the fifth five-minute sudden-death overtime period to give the Renfrew Peewee Timberwolves a dramatic 2-1 win in the third-and-deciding game of their Upper Ottawa Valley Hockey League semifinal series over the Pembroke Kings Saturday. Moran slid the rebound of a Nicholas Fleguel shot behind Pembroke goaltender Owen Pappin to end the tense marathon at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. John Agnew assisted on both Wolves goals. Peewee Wolves goaltender Cameron Iob stopped 21 shots in the win. The only shot to beat him came 20 seconds into the game. Pembroke won a 3-2 decision Friday at home to force game three. A trio of Alex Paquette, Ben Scheuneman and Fleguel had six points between them. The Peewee Wolves meet Petawawa in the 2012 UOVHL final. The first Renfrew home game is Saturday, March 24 at 2:30 p.m. The Atom Timberwolves wrapped up their series with a second consecutive 4-0 win over Pembroke. Scoring details next week. The Minor Midget Wolves topped Arnprior 3-1 but then returned home and lost 6-2 to the Packers. Adam Martin, Austin Scheuneman, Billy Karras, Dan Norton and Jonathan Vezina scored Renfrew goals. Calum Chalmers added two assists in the win. Chloe Eady was between the pipes. The Wolves bounced back with a second 3-1 win to take the series five points to three in Arnprior Monday night. The Juvenile Timberwolves tied Osgoode-Rideau on Jared Riopelle’s lastminute goal 3-3, and de-

feated Carleton Place 10-1 in the Lanark-Carleton Minor Hockey League round-robin playoff. Craig Leclerc and Chris Douglas also scored in the deadlock. Douglas, Joel Blemkie and Bradley Oattes had two goals in the win. Brett Riopelle, Nick Sparling, Devon Clouthier and Stephen Cuthill carded singles. Blake Schwartz was in goal for both games. The Juvenile Wolves host Smiths Falls Saturday at 8:30 p.m. House league action

Canadian Tire answered a 4-2 setback with a 4-1 over Arnprior to tie their novice house C division semifinal series. Avery Campbell had a hat trick and Connor Zohr a single in the win. Nycholas Pearse and Eric Haskin added two assists. Brothers Tommy and Andrew MacAskill scored in the loss. Summer Simons was in goal for CTC. Arnprior defeated Renfrew Pizzeria in two A division playoff games. Luke Steele had the lone Renfrew marker. Katie Brydges faced about 80 shots over the two games. Barker’s Collision Centre was in a Barry’s Bay atom house tournament. They were shutout 5-0 and 3-0 by Cobden and Ottawa, but won their second game 5-4 over Barry’s Bay. Ethan Joudrey had a hat trick and Kelson Hart two goals, including the shootout game winner. Brody Byce was between the pipes. B.R. Fulton Construction won its peewee semifinal curtain raiser 7-0 over Eganville behind Carter Atkins’ ninth shutout. Nicholas Bovair had two goals, and Brendan Barber, Nicholas Wright, Braeden Mackin, Dawson Brown and Brandon Hanniman singles.

Eganville evened the series with a 3-0 win on home ice Monday night. NAPA Auto Parts and Pembroke tied 2-2 on goals by Hunter Wright and Eric McIntyre. Bryce Schaap guarded the NAPA goalcrease. NAPA won 6-2 at the MAC Monday to force a fourth game in Pembroke. Fraser’s Clothes Shop topped Petawawa 3-1 twice to win their bantam house B semifinal series. Ben Lefebvre, Devon Barber and Daniel Hibbins were the goalgetters in game one. Jordan Vandersleen made 15 saves. Budget Roofing lost the first game 2-0 in Deep River but rebounded with a 3-0 win on Braedon Vincent’s ninth shutout on the A side. Justin Visinski, Nicholas Hazen and Chase Parkinson scored. Fraser’s and Budget Roofing also travelled to the Petawawa bantam house tournament and both lost all four games they played. Kellee Bovair had a pair of Fraser’s markers. Brendan Barber and Bryley O’Shea added others. Nicholas Hazen had all five goals in the tournament for Budget Roofing, and now has 41 on the season. The Renfrew midget house team defeated Barry’s Bay 3-1 on goals from Dustin Howard, Tyler Kelly and Joel Ferguson to clinch their quarterfinal series. Eganville ousted Renfrew 3-2 and 4-0 in the semifinal. Ferguson and Tanner Payton scored. Both Schyler Sanftenberg and Robert Vezina saw action in the goalcrease. The midget house team completed the 2011-12 season with an overall record of 21-11-and-2, and won the Renfrew and Kemptville tournaments. The Renfrew Minor Hockey Association will be holding its annual atom house tournament Saturday, March

Walter Gretzky’s son to join him at March 18 NHL Alumni game at MAC We have a update on the National Hockey League Alumni team roster for the March 18 game versus the Renfrew All-Stars in support of the Renfrew Minor Hockey Association at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. The biggest news is NHL Alumni coach Walter Gretzky’s son will be joining him in the 2 p.m. contest. Brent Gretzky played in the NHL for the Tampa Bay Lightning in 1994 and 1995, notching a goal and three assists in 13 games. In 2008, Gretzky’s hometown Brantford Blast team captured senior hockey’s Allan Cup championship. Another well-known player slat-

ed to lace up the skates for the NHL squad is the popular Brad Marsh. Many will remember the Brad Marsh Fan Club in honour of the former Ottawa Senators defenceman. Marsh scored in the 1996 NHL All-Star Game in Montreal. One of the last players not to wear a helmet, Marshy notched 23 goals in 1,086 NHL games, a record for the fewest goals by a player who played in at least 1,000 games.

Rick Vaive, Bill Derlago, Lou Franceschetti, Dan Daoust, Todd Harvey, Mike Krushelnyski, Dennis Maruk, Marty McSorley, Mike Pelyk and goaltender Mark Laforest are also suiting up for the Alumni. Krushelnyski earned three Stanley Cup titles with Wayne Gretzky and the boys in Edmonton, and McSorley two. Former hard-nosed defenceman Dave Hutchison is refereeing the contest. Hutchison posted 1,735 penalty minutes in 584 career games. McSorley should be on his best behaviour here. Rumour is Renfrew

coaches Bob Dillabough, Bear Regan and Shawn Mulvagh will be asking Hutchison for a stick measurement on McSorley’s stick at some point in the Alumni contest. Tickets are available from RMHA executive members, Benson Autoparts, the Renfrew Recreation Centre, Utronki’s and Finnigan’s for $12. Kids two and under are admitted free. Makes me feel old: On a television sports cast Monday morning, the women referred to it being almost 50 years since Russ Jackson played in the Canadian Football

League. Jackson retired in 1969 after leading the Ottawa Rough Riders to their second consecutive Grey Cup victory. The 2012 CFL season will be the 43rd since Jackson’s retirement, so we’re not hovering around 50 years just yet. * * * Erik Karlsson of the Ottawa Senators could become only the fourth defenceman in NHL history to lead the next highest scoring blueliner by 20-plus points in one season. Name the other three D-men to attain this feat.

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Finnigan’s drive is alive Peter Clark

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Mercury photo by Stephanie Jamieson

Hockey Day at Scobies

The 10th annual Cracker’s Cup was held on Saturday, Feb. 11 on four rinks at Scobies’ Cottage on Jeffreys Lake, to celebrate Hockey Day in Canada. This year’s event was the largest with 30 teams competing. Open Division champions, from left, is the team of Erik Mask, Jesse Riopelle, Pat Neville and Dylan Zavitske. The Open division winners won $200. Cracker’s Cup Wrecked Division winners, from left, is the Renfrew Pizzeria team of Tim Riopelle, Tyler Miller, Mitch Forgie and Eric Logan, who is missing from the photo. They won $100 and donated it back to help with some of the costs involved in preparing for the day-long tournament. Organizers of the tournament thank all of the sponsors that helped make the event another success; Renfrew Rent-All, Thompsons Septic Tank Pumping, Fiebig Trophy and Engraving, Weiss Construction, The Rocky Mountain House, and Sledzz Smokin BBQ, as well as the large number of volunteers. Photo by Jenny McLaughlin

The drive for five is very much alive for Renfrew’s entry in the Eganville Hockey League. Four-time defending league champion Finnigan’s Roadhouse pulled out a thrilling 3-1 win over Pembroke Auto Sales in the fifth and deciding game of their best-of-five series before a packed house at the Eganville Arena last Friday night. The Golden Lake Thunderbirds scored a 6-1 win over the Bonnechere Valley Beavers to claim the other semifinal, also in the full five games. Chad Mullen in the first period, and Jeff O’Connor and Skyler Mullen 63 seconds apart late in the middle frame, was all the offence goaltender Steve Bowes needed to backstop the Finnigan’s win in an entertaining and tense game five. Kyle Allard put the Pembroke squad in the scoreboard, sandwiched between the O’Connor and Mullen markers during the late second-period scoring flurry. The teams stuck to hockey with just six minor penalties being called after some rough-housing earlier in the series. Finnigan’s scored the game’s only powerplay goal. Coach Dave Mule Gallagher of Finnigan’s said Golden Lake will bring with them plenty of fans for the final, and invites Renfrew people out to support the local side. Game one of the final in Eganville is Friday at 8 p.m.

Rick McPhail enjoys the camaraderie and the challenge running brings.

The power of motivation Rick McPhail

Have you ever thought of making a healthy, mental or physical life change, but your thoughts, actions and circumstances drove you to make the wrong ones? Most of us have gone through this. However with perseverance, anyone can make changes or accept things the way they are. What gives us the motivation to start, implement and go for that desired improvement? Making that life change you need so out of reach? When I met Colleen Berry and Larry Vice (owner) from Source for Sports and the Renfrew running/walking club, I knew I was onto a good thing. They offer to anyone who wants to improve, be supported and learn to get to that point where they can make that change. Meeting others who are in the same boat, like-minded makes it all possible, anyone with almost any goal to succeed, but your success depends on showing up to Source for Sports for their talks, walks or runs to get started. When I got off the couch and met up with the running-walking

group, it brought my thoughts in line with being healthier. I had increased my running to a whole new level. Entering in two Ottawa Winterlude events recently, one a winter triathlon involving an eight-kilometre skate down the canal, five-km ski and a five-km run all around and from Dow’s Lake pavilion; and then two weeks later, the winterman half marathon of 21-kms, all with average respectable results from a 50-plus aged man, is okay with me. The feeling before, during and after is what motivates a person to just keep doing it. Recently, when celebrating with the support from family and friends, my daughter Kelsie challenged me to enter into a Spartan race (a sort of obstacle trail run course) in the near future and at 51, who knows what adventures and fun that will hold. The drive and excitement to face healthy, mental and physical life challenges ensure I am going to enjoy the future, and why not yours, too. I am looking forward to seeing you in the near future. Come out soon as we are embarking on some exciting charity events for St. Patrick’s Day.

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Photo courtesy of Scott Campbell

Grade 8 basketball champs

The Renfrew Collegiate Intermediate School Grade 8 boys basketball team captured the Renfrew County Elementary Interschool Athletic Association title at home. In round-robin play, RCIS defeat Walter Zadow Public School of Arnprior, St. Joseph’s Catholic High School and St. Michael’s of Douglas, racking up 82 points, while only having 10 scored against them. In the semifinal they ran into a stubborn St. Joseph’s team from Arnprior. RCIS managed a tight one-point victory. In the final, RCIS met up with last year’s champions from Eganville. This time RCIS pulled out a convincing 20-9 victory in front of the home crowd. In front row from left are Dawson Campbell, Jesse Kilby and Braedon Vincent; and back row Brendan Dumoulin, Ben Kubiseski, Grady Zohr, Jacob Collin, Brendan Thompson, Jared Leclaire, Nick Savage and coach Scott Campbell. Coach Campbell said all of the hard work in practice definitely paid off. 44 The Renfrew Mercury EMC - Thursday, March 8, 2012

Mid-Town outscored Ottawa Valley Physiotherapy 7-4 in the Gentlemen’s Hockey League Thursday night Terry Mosco (2G, 2A) and Paul Boudreau had two goals while Don Griese, Doug Pilgrim and Mike McMahon chalked up singles for the Rug Rats. Randy Penney, Bernie Holley, Chris Naismith and Corey Sweeney answered for OVP. Bryden Schaap made 24 stops in the win and 25 more while helping Griiffith Timbermart tie B.R. Fulton Construction 4-4 in the nightcap. Don Griese had two goals. Dan Rekowski and Clayton Youmans added singles. Tracey Stevens carded a pair for the Kings. Dennis Saumure (1G, 2A) and Bob Mosco collected solos. Jeremy Scobie bounced back with the tie after taking the goaltending loss in the first game.

Photo courtesy of M.J. Blimkie

Vipers success Sport Renfrew representative Chris Lambert presents Braeden Curley with $250 for his hockey registration. Braeden plays for the Vipers AAA team this season.

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Photo courtesy of Mark Kulas

The RCI nordic ski team competed at the Ontario high school (OFSAA) championship in Huntsville the last weekend in February. From left are John Pettigrew, Thomas Kellar, Mikaela Barnes, Hillary MacMillan, Maddie Kubiseski, Alison Martin, Colin Topping and coach Kathleen Mottershead.

St. Patrick’s Day fun run in Renfrew

Downtown Renfrew will be the site for a St. Patrick’s Day five-kilometre fun run on Saturday, Marcy 17. All proceeds will go the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation to assist with the cost of the Digital Mammography Unit. The cost of registration for the event is $20 for adults and $15 for students.

Participants may pre-register at Valley Source for Sports at 239 Raglan St, Renfrew or by calling 613-432-9333. Registration on event day begins at 9 a.m. Start time for the run is 10:00 a.m. This is an initiative of the Boston 4 Bust campaign in support of Renfrew Victoria Hospital.

Arnprior Packers post first win in Valley final The Arnprior Packers have drawn their guns first in the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Valley Division final. The Packers jumped out to a 3-0 lead, and later led 5-1 and 8-3 before coasting to an 8-5 win over the visiting Perth Blue Wings Tuesday evening at Arnprior’s Nick Smith Centre. Game two of the best-ofseven matchup went Wednesday night in Perth. The series resumes Friday in Arnprior at 8 p.m. The Packers reached the final on the strength of a fourgame sweep over the Renfrew

Timberwolves. Perth dismissed the Almonte Thunder in five games. Arnprior is looking to end a 14-year drought by capturing their first Valley Division title since 1998 when they topped Renfrew in five games. Perth’s last title also came over Renfrew two years ago. However, the Wolves defeated the Blue Wings, and then the Packers in Arnprior to capture last year’s Valley crown. The Gatineau Mustangs and Ottawa West Golden Knights are squaring off in the Metro

Division final. Gatineau ousted the Metcalfe Jets in five games while Ottawa West outlasted the defending EOJHL champion Clarence Creek Beavers in seven games. The final game was no contest, however, as the Knights won 7-1. Ottawa West has since won the first game of the Metro final in Gatineau 5-1. The Athens Aeros and Cassselman Vikings lead Rideau-St. Lawrence Division series over the Westport Rideaus and Winchester Hawks respectively two games to one.

Photo courtesy of Doug Steele

Five local girls are taking advantage of the competitive club basketball offered for girls by the Arnprior Pride in atom, bantam and midget. From left are Courtney Roach, Andrea Martin and Sage Melville. Danielle Kubiseski and Elizabeth Scott are missing from the photo.

Pride girls becoming Ottawa Valley team Doug Steele

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Five local girls are taking advantage of the competitive club basketball offered for girls at the atom, bantam and midget levels. The Arnprior Basketball Club, now the Valley Pride, was formed in 2008. It now has four girl club teams participating in leagues in eastern Ontario. The atoms are waiting for the Eastern Ontario Basketball Association playoff tournament in Kemptville. The bantams have their playdowns in Ot-

tawa in mid April and the midgets go later in April. Each spring, the club holds clinics for athletes to hone their skills and to showcase their prowess on the court. Any girl in Grades 3 to 7 wishing to join the sessions in Arnprior District High School on Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. should contact Doug Steele in Renfrew at dougsteele93@gmail.com, or Richard Holmes in Arnprior at richardholmes@xplornet.com. For more information on the club, go to http://arnpriorbasketballclub.webs.com.

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Keeping it close

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Come on over to the house Skip Barry Griese, right, guides the way as Dwight Hayward, left, and Bernie Leclaire sweep a rock to the house during senior men’s invitational curling bonspiel action Feb. 24 at the Renfrew Curling Club. In background is Bill Bowles, the fourth member of the team, who delivered the rock. Below, Gary Sylvester is in the crouch surveying the play in front of him as teammates on Charlie Ricard’s team work on a sliding rock. The annual event drew 16 teams from Ottawa, Kemptville, Shawville, Cobden, Deep River and the host Renfrew club. The Armstrong team from Shawville and John Maine of Ottawa of Cobden were draw winners.

Don’t forget the St. Patty’s Spiel March 17 at the Renfrew Curling Club.

St. Joseph’s player Josh Naismith sinks a free shot from the line to pull his team within five points of the North Grenville Knights in the dying seconds of the first half at the Eastern Ontario (EOSSAA) high school senior boys basketball championship tournament at Renfrew Collegiate February 23. A teammate added another two free throws before the buzzer to make the score 21-18 for the Knights at the half. The final score was 40-25 for North Grenville.

Jaguars blank Mustangs Peter Clark

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The St. Joseph’s Jaguars girls hockey team travelled to Pembroke in late February to participate in tournament action. Abbey Freemark had two goals to lead the Jaguars past Mackenzie 7-0 in the Renfrew school’s opening game. Sonya Bergin, Kassandra Mulvihill, Jaimy Lacharity, Candace Albanese and Kaitlyn Kargus carded singles. Amanda Limlaw earned the shutout. Madawaska Valley topped the Jaguars 5-2 in game two. The Jaguars senior boys basketball team

was a wildcard entry and ranked fifth in the six-team Eastern Ontario (EOSSAA) high school championship for A schools at Renfrew Collegiate Feb. 23-24. St. Joseph’s went 0-and-2 in their pool. The Jaguars fell 40-25 to the North Grenville Knights of Kemptville in their first game, Their second encounter was against Avonmore’s Tagwi Warriors. The teams were tied 33-33 early in the second half when the Jaguars shooting went cold. The Warriors went on to mount an incredible 25-2 run before eventually winning the game 58-39.

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Renfrew Men’s Hockey League series tied

BEHIND THE GLASS

Renfrew Curling Club champions crowned

Peter Clark

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Renfrew Curling Rink

The Renfrew Curling Club was rockin’ last weekend as the second annual men’s and ladies club championships were played out to the delight of all. There were seven men’s teams entered. Spectators witnessed some great games and a few surprising upsets early on in the playdowns with at least one of the favorites being knocked out of the men’s championship early Saturday morning by the underdogs. The team of skip Ed Lepack, third Phil Marcella, second Jim Harbord, and lead Sheldon Stewart won the final over the runner-up team of George Scott, Clayton Eady, Gord Eady and Wilf O’Brien. There were four entries in the ladies championship with Barb Westgarth, Stephanie Langlois, Barb Roy and Anne Windle tying up the championship spot. The runner-up position went to the team of Gail Keyes, Joan Hickey, Theresa Mann and Louise Jamieson. We thank the organizers and volunteers that put together a great weekend of sportsmanship and camaraderie. The roast beef banquet Saturday night was a huge treat for all the players and their guests. The champions, or in the event they are unable to attend, the runner-ups, will go on to play in the Dominion Club Championships in the fall of 2012 against other club champions from across Ontario. In other news Renfrew went head-to-head against Deep River on Wednesday in the Low Cup round robin play. The team of Rob Warren, Don Rouble, Jim Berg and Eric Craig won their two games, 10 -3 and 12-3 respectively. Dave Eady, Andy Sklepowicz, Larry Visneskie and Sheldon Stewart won their first game 10-1 and gave up a threeender and the second game in the eighth end. The next big event at the curling club is the St. Patty’s Community ’Spiel on March 17. The sign-up sheet is up at the curling club and everyone is welcome to celebrate the Irish with us. For more information call us at 613-432-5001.

Photo courtesy of Lena Lambert

The Upper Ottawa Valley under-8 ringette team and coach Derrek Lennox get ready to hit the ice for their last game of the West Ottawa ringette tournament Feb. 17 and 18. UOV won two of their three games. Sport Renfrew donated its entry fee for the tournament.

Ringette teams in playoffs

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Upper Ottawa Valley Ringette

Playoffs are underway for Upper Ottawa Valley Ringette teams. The UOV under-9 girls nipped Nepean 6-5 on the last weekend in February. Scoring for the local side were Hannah Hubert with a hat trick, Malorey Lambert with two, and Lily Kluke who had a goal and an assist. Malorey Delarge was in net to record the win. The Tween C squad got goals from Emily Johnson, Renee St. Cyr, Brooke Agnew and Taylor Virgin in a 4-2 win over Gloucester. Rickell Blaedow was strong in the net for UOV. Agnew and Virgin also

scored in a 4-2 setback in Gatineau. In a penalty-filled weekend, the Petite C team played Ottawa to a 4-4 draw on goals from Emma Kluke, Victoria Hanniman and Megan Bennett with two.  UOV then downed Gloucester 4-1. Bennett led the way with a hat trick, Kate Ryan rounded out the scoring.  Carolyn Wytenburg  was between the pipes for the pink and black in both games. Girls interested in trying ringette are invited to attend a free on-ice session Saturday March 17 at 2 p.m in Cobden. For information and to register, call Carolyn at 613-4321173 or email her at tooth. counter@hotmail.com.

Both Renfrew Men’s Hockey League best-of-three semifinal series are going the distance. Tony Iob had three goals and Mike Newberry and Kip Mulvihill singles in Kelly Homes’ 5-1 win over Mickey’s Promotions Thursday at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. Richard Barr snared the goaltending win. Corey Tyo was the lone Mickey’s shooter to solve him. Adrian Maves had five goals to lead Pitt Contracting past Renfrew Pizzeria 8-5. Corey Dougherty added two and Daniel Plouffe a single. Steve Bowes posted the netminding victory. Brady Pender had two goals, and Eric Logan, Ryan Arbuthnot and Ryan McIntyre singles for Pizzeria. Series openers

Mickey’s Promotions shocked league-leading Kelly Homes in the opening game of the series Feb. 23. Justin Riopelle scored his second goal of the night, shorthanded, with 26 seconds left to give Mickey’s a 4-3 win. Jason Smith (powerplay) and Jeff Jones (shorthanded) also scored for Mickey’s. Tony Iob (shorthanded), Chad Mullen and Greg Gould answered for Kelly Homes. Steven Bowes made 25 saves for the goaltending win over Zach McIntyre. Renfrew Pizzeria doubled Pitt Contracting 6-3 in game one of their semifinal series. Patrick Pender had two goals, and Jimmy MacMillan (1G, 2A), Mike Deslaurier (1G, 2A), Ryan McIntyre (1G, 2A) and Richard White singles. Eric Logan added three assists and Tyler Miller the netminding win. Brad Gould had two goals and Adrian Maves one for Pitt’s. Mickey’s grabbed the final playoff spot with a 3-2 win over the Legion on a one-game showdown Feb. 21. Corey Tyo had two third-period goals and Ryan Rogers a goal and two assists. Justin Riopelle added two helpers. Bowes made 30 saves to chalk up the win. Steven Fraser and Randy Smith scored for the Legion. Both semifinal series will be decided tonight. Game times are 9:30 and 10:30 p.m.

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2011 F150 4x2 XL -F150 Stk#A3170 4x2 XL 2011 F150 4x2 2011 XLStk#A3170 - Stk#A3170 MSRP $23179 - NOW $21342 MSRP $23179 $21342 MSRP $23179 - NOW Regular Cab, 2wd, 3.7l V6, Trailer NOW $21342 Regular Cab, Regular 2wd,Cruise, 3.7l V6, Trailer Cab, 2wd, 3.7l V6,AM Towing Package, Auto, Trailer Towing Package, Towing Package, Cruise, Auto, AM FM stereo with Clock - 40/20/40 Cruise,-Auto, AM FM stereo with Clock 40/20/40 split bench seat. FM 136 stereolitre with fuel Clock tank split bench seat. 136split litrebench fuelseat. tank 40/20/40

2011 F150 Crew 2011 F150 Crew - Stk#A3163 Stk#A3163 2011 F150 Crew -MSRP Stk#A3163 - NOW MSRP $47559 - NOW $47559 $34342 MSRP $47559 - NOW XLT, Red 3.5L ECOBOOST, 6 XLT, Red 3.5L ECOBOOST, 6 XLT, Red 3.5L ECOBOOST, 6 speed auto, trailer speed auto, trailer tow pkg, re-tow pkg, speed auto, trailer towstart, pkg,Sync, re-adj pedremote pwr mote start, pwr adj pedals, als,pedals, Sync, chrome step bars, mote start, pwr adj Sync, chrome step bars, chrome chromeclad clad chrome bars,fog chrome clad 18” step wheels, 18”lamps wheels, fog lamps

2011 F350 Crew 2011 F350 Crew - Stk#A3066 Stk#A3066 2011 F350 Crew Stk#A3066 $64825 MSRP $64825 -MSRP NOW NOW $47279 MSRP $64825 - NOW XLT, Black, XLT, Sirius Satellite Radio, Black, Sirius Satellite XLT, Black, Sirius Satellite Radio, tow pkg, AC, Trailer towRadio, pkg,Trailer AC, AMFM CD Trailer tow pkg, AC, AMFM CD AMFM CD 6.7L V8 Diesel, Trlr 6.7L V8 Diesel, Trlr Brake Cntrlr Brake Cntrlr Pwrscope trlr 6.7L V8 Diesel, Trlr Brake Cntrlr Pwrscope trlr tow mirror, reverse towtow mirror, reversereverse vehicle Pwrscope trlr mirror, vehicle aid sensor, drvrseat seat aid sensor,pwr pwr drvr

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2011 F150 - Stk#A3071 2011 F150 - Stk#A3071 2011 F150 - Stk#A3071MSRP $48479 NOW $36442 MSRP $48479 - NOW $36442 MSRP $48479 - NOW $36442 Supercrew, Black on Black Supercrew, Black on Black FX4, FX4, 5.0L V8, 6 speed auto, FX Supercrew, Black on Black FX4, 5.0L V8, 6 speed auto,Running FX Runboards, Pwr Heated 5.0Lboards, V8, 6 speed auto,Mirrors, FX Running Pwr Heated Mirrors, Premium sound sysning boards, Pwr Heated Mirrors, tem, Trailer Brake Controller, Premium sound system, Trailer 20” Pirelli Tires! Premium sound system, Trailer Brake Controller, 20” Pirelli Tires! Brake Controller, 20” Pirelli Tires!

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bench seat. 136 litre fuel tank

$34342 $34342

18” wheels, fog lamps

136 litre fuel tank

$47279 $47279

vehicle aid sensor, pwr drvr seat

All pricing is Plus HST and Licence but includes $454 admin fee. The vehicles listed were available at press time. All pricing is Plus HST and Licence but includes $454 admin fee. The vehicles listed were available at press time.

Credit available for almost every situation. Rates vary from 0.0% - 29.9%. Down payments vary depending on prior Credit availableSample for almost every situation.$15,000.00 Rates vary from 0.0% - 29.9%. payments vary depending on prior credit history. cost of borrowing: financed @ 5.99% overDown 60 months. Monthly payment would be credit history. Sample cost of borrowing: $15,000.00 financed @ 5.99% over 60 months. Monthly payment would be $289.92, total repaid = $17,395.20 & Cost to borrow for 60 mths would be $2,395.20 $289.92, total repaid = $17,395.20 & Cost to borrow for 60 mths would be $2,395.20

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