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RELAY RAISES RECORD $85,000 The rain stayed away this year, as the fourth annual Renfrew Relay for Life raised more than $85,000 in the local battle against cancer. One highlight of Friday’s 12hour relay at Ma-Te-Way Park was the luminary ceremony, as 520 illuminated bags lined the track in memory of loved ones who have lost the battle with cancer, or continue the fight. “It is a fight we can win, and it is a fight we will win,” said luminary ceremony co-ordinator Casey Shepherd. 3

HORTON DECISION Horton council made its awaited decision Tuesday on the area’s family physician recruitment model. Renfrew, Admaston-Bromley and Greater Madawaska had already decided to each donate $25,000 annually in the drive for badly-needed doctors. After a 45-minute discussion by council members, Coun. Dave Bennett introduced a motion for Horton to provide an extra $17,000 for doctor recruitment. This brings to $25,000 Horton’s commitment for 2010 and each of the next three years. Citing the need for a public meeting, Coun. Bob Kingsbury opposed the motion.

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Woman’s body found in Hall Avenue apartment; local man in custody STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

Carol Ann Brunet, 54, of Renfrew was found dead in her Hall Avenue apartment early Monday morning. Dugald Barr Jamieson, 47, of Renfrew is charged with first-degree murder and breach of probation. Jamieson was in police custody Monday, when the post-mortem was completed at the Ottawa General Hospital. The cause of death is not being released, pending additional results of the ongoing investigation. “I knew her just to say hi,” said Julie Gravele, who has lived in the same Renfrew apartment building, at 236 Hall Ave., since 2007. Several officers were on the scene Monday, including lead investigator Det.-Const. Wendy Burchell of the Renfrew OPP detachment. Other investigating officers include a former Renfrew OPP officer, Det-Sgt. Rob Hagerman. The entire investigation is taking place under the direction of Det.-Inspector Guy Faucher of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch in Orillia. Police were on the scene about 1 a.m. Monday. The OPP Criminal Investigation Branch, Renfrew County Crime Unit, Eastern Region Crime Unit and Eastern Regional Technical Identification Services Unit are helping with the investigation.

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Detective-Sergeant Rob Hagerman, left, speaks to another member of the OPP outside the Hall Avenue complex where a Renfrew woman was found dead about 1 a.m. Monday. Hagerman is among several investigating officers on the case. Dave Anderson, the County of Renfrew’s director of social services, says the 89-unit apartment building is geared to income. To his knowledge, this is the first homicide to occur within any of the Renfrew

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There is still much to do, but preparations are gathering momentum for Renfrew County’s Expo 150. Event chairman Bob Sweet provided an update of the 150th-anniversary celebrations, and copies of promotional material, at the May 26 session of county council. The four-page colour brochure reminds readers of the dates − June 9-11, 2011 − as a young man walks through a farmer’s field after leaving his rusty bicycle on the grass. The same brochure invites readers to “be part of a Journey Through Time.” Sweet said the event, on a 15-acre site at the Pembroke & Area Airport, will include entertainment each day, including continuous music from at least one of the three proposed stages. The goal is to incorporate and showcase the past, present and future of all heritages, cultures, industries, businesses and other aspects of Renfrew County, said Sweet. There will also be a Renfrew County Idol contest, fiddle and step-dance challenge, whitewater rafting demonstrations, a large antique car show, and a unique version of the Freedom of the County military procession. Expo 150’s brochure also invites input

from the community at large. This could be done by joining the volunteers committee, providing ideas to the organizing committee, or sharing a piece of history. Owners are encouraged to share photos, artifacts and stories in the categories of machinery, industry equipment, tools and textiles, photographs, clothing, books and art, sports equipment, antiques, collections, stories and tales, musical instruments, archives, furniture, memorabilia and family histories. The county is spending $200,000 to host the free event. However, there are corporate partnership opportunities as well. Expo 150’s website of www.expo150.com will open shortly. Those with input or questions can contact Expo 150 co-ordinator Amy Gauthier by email at celebrate@expo150.com or call 613-735-7288, ext. 150. Some of Expo 150 directors include Dave Fisher for business and commercial exhibits; Guy Jamieson as entertainment coordinator; Peter Emon for concessions and exhibits; Jack Wilson for logistics and site coordination; and Russ Holmberg for special events and promotions. Fred Blackstein, the major organizer of the county’s hugely successful 1994 International Plowing Match, is support and resource advisor.

Zig Mintha of Eganville hopes to remain the Renfrew County council representative for Bonnechere Valley for another four years. The 68-year-old has filed his nomination papers for mayor. Mintha’s 11 years on local council include the last 10 years as reeve or mayor. “I feel I have an experienced record,

and I want to complete a few things, like the expansion at Fairfields (seniors residence). “There’s work to be done,” said Mintha. “If I’m elected, I’ll do one more term for sure.” There will be at least two candidates for mayor. Jennifer Murphy of Eganville filed her nomination papers earlier this year.

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One of the most inspiring parts of the Renfrew Relay for Life was the survivor lap to kick It was an emotional time for Angie Hein at the Relay for Life. In memory of her Uncle Tim off the annual fundraiser at Ma-Te-Way Park. Carrying the survivor banner, from left, Commanda, who died two years ago, she had her hair cut. Her daughter, Rebecca, as well are Mary McGregor, Jim McGregor, Helen McGregor, Curtis Spitznagel and Deb Beimers. as Brendan Barber and Ethan White also lost their hair while raising a total of $532 in the Mercury photos by Steve Newman annual fundraising fight for cancer research and services.

Renfrew Relay for Life shines in the dark steve.newman@metroland.com

Tears were shed and hearts opened at the fourth annual Renfrew Relay for Life. The determined battle against the dreaded disease of cancer, which has touched so many families, continued during the 12-hour relay. Hosted and spearheaded by Renfrew Collegiate Institute students, from 7 p.m. Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday, a record $85,000 was raised. Many of the 47 official cancer-survivors, and other participants, taking part in the survivor lap, had stories to tell about friends and loved ones who have lost or won the battle with cancer. One of the most emotional moments during the opening ceremonies − attended by well over 1,000 people ¬− occurred when Janet Robertson and family members came on stage to remember her brother, Ross, who lost his battle with cancer the day before. “It’s very raw, very emotional, even just talking about it,” said friend Jan Stewart. “Ross was a sunshine spirit.”

Another local who stared cancer in the face was Curtis Spitznagel. A large-in-life survivor, he has thrown much of his 285pound frame behind his favourite football team, the Washington Redskins, but he also threw what energy he’s had into beating cancer in 2009. ‘ALMOST A DREAM’

“It’s good … it’s almost like a dream,” he says, looking around the site of the Relay for Life, after undergoing successful treatment of Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The opening ceremonies featured remarks from different participants, including event co-chairs, RCI students Hillary Afelskie and Garry Dillabough, who reminded onlookers that the letters of RCI, this night, stood for Right here in Renfrew, Care, and In your heart − and the collective need to remember those who have fought or continue the fight against cancer. “Thank you, Renfrew. Your support is amazing,” said Ray Beimers, president of the Renfrew chapter of the Canadian

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The future of the Chalk River Laboratories is uncertain, due to ongoing restructuring of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) and the lab’s reliance on an aging National Research Universal (NRU) reactor. But a small number of AECL employees and retirees are spearheading the development of a new national laboratory, to carry the Chalk River facility into the next century. The Chalk River Employees Ad-hoc TaskforcE (CREATE) presented its vision to county council May 26. Spokesmen were Gordon Tapp and Blair Bromley who said a Chalk River National Laboratory would be Canada’s premier laboratory for nuclear and related sciences, and a resource for a broad spectrum of researchers. County council subsequently passed a motion to support the plan. Copies of the motion will be sent to the prime minister, provincial premiers, local MP and MPP, Eastern Wardens Caucus and others. The CREATE spokesmen said a national lab’s mission would be to lead the field with highpriority research, partner with Canadian and international science, and foster a science culture through public education and outreach. Research opportunities would be many, said Tapp and Bromley. Their references were to next-generation nuclear reactor technology, and such non-nuclear items as alternative energy sources, better batteries, and biological and medical devices. The plan calls for 900 front-line workers and total employment of 2,700, similar to the number now employed by AECL, at an annual budget of about $600 million. Tapp and Bromley said this would be a way for Canada to follow the example of other national laboratories. These include countries with similar populations to Canada – namely Australia, Belgium, Finland, Korea and Switzerland – while Great Britain, Japan, France, Russia and the United States already have one or more national labs. Reasons to locate the lab in Chalk River include existing land base, a licensed site, enhanced security, existing infrastructure, a skilled workforce and proximity to Ottawa, thus access to the high-tech sector, universities and international markets. “The lab could be a hub for a cluster of high-tech industries,” said Bromley. A key to the new laboratory

is a new research reactor, said Tapp, comparing the lab to a large shopping mall with one anchor store and several other complementary services. The estimated price tag for a new reactor is around $1 billion. “A multi-purpose reactor would be complemented by labs already existing there,” added Tapp. “The idea is to make the NRU reactor one-stop shopping for nuclear and non-nuclear activities. “A new reactor will be an attraction for a major facility that would run another 40 to 50 years.” Several county councillors said they were impressed, but expressed the need for some urgency, if the plan is to see the light of day. Greater Madawaska Reeve Peter Emon stressed the need to get audiences with provincial ministers, too. “It’s a critical time,” said Emon. SENSE OF URGENCY Deep River Mayor Ann Aikens said a huge, and very immediate, push needs to happen to get the right political audiences. CREATE says it has received favourable reviews after presenting their report to the federal government in the fall of 2009. However, apparently no additional steps have been made to realize the proposed national lab. More support and more spokesmen are needed to promote and push the plan, say Bromley and Tapp. They have asked supporters to sign the online petition at www.futurecrl.ca, where 1,600 have signed from across Canada. The majority of signatures come from Ontario, but Tapp and Bromley say this isn’t just a Renfrew County or Ontario issue. “We’re at a crossroads. We’re waiting to understand what the federal government’s plans are for AECL,” said Tapp. To help push the cause, Mayor Aikens secured a unanimously supported motion. It calls for Renfrew County to “strongly” request the federal government “establish the poststructuring mission of CRL as a national laboratory, and proceed as expeditiously as possible with the development of a new worldclass, multi-purpose research reactor that will meet the research and development needs of Canadian stakeholders for the next 50 years.” • This week, the union representing government scientists announced that AECL is laying off 50 employees at its Chalk River facility.

Chalk River Employees Ad-hoc TaskforceE (CREATE) members Blair Bromley, left, and Gordon Tapp field questions from Renfrew County council. Mercury photo by Steve Newman

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Parking congestion on streets near Renfrew Victoria Hospital may soon be a thing of the past. The Town of Renfrew released its plans to deal with drivers who avoid paid hospital parking − initiated early this year − by parking on such streets as Grigg Avenue, Moore Avenue and Albert Street North. Local residents say the parking headaches have included the recent example of someone who checked into the hospital and left his or her car obstructing a local driveway for three days. By the end of June, the town hopes to have signs in place to notify visitors to the area that parking on Grigg and Moore avenues will be restricted to owners of parking permits, to be provided by the town, so locals can park on their home streets between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Changes to be implemented by the town include seven new paid-parking meters on the north side of Grigg Avenue, adjacent to the emergency department, at rates higher than those in hospital parking. Parking restrictions will also happen on Albert Street North, to allow delivery trucks and other vehicles to do business around Groves Park Lodge. Parking will also be prevented on the west side of the

street, where a white pedestrian walkway line now appears. Bylaw enforcement has been stepped up in recent weeks, with several fines issued at $18 an infraction, but reduced to $12 if paid within 48 hours. With new signs in place on the area’s streets, the number of bylaw enforcement visits will be increased, says Keray O’Reilly, the staff representative on the town’s parking committee. The changes meet with the satisfaction of local residents, including Diana Wakely and Rose Curley, while councillors also voiced their support. “Compliments to the chef,” said Coun. Bill Guyea on the changes. Curley said she’s satisfied with the changes, provided the regulations are supported by town enforcement. “We, as a group, are very grateful for the hard work Keray did on the committee,” said Wakely, who was among two dozen local residents who met with the parking committee in late May. “It’s nice when the town listens to complaints and does something about it.” New signs will refer to restricted permit parking on Grigg and Moore, and to prohibited parking on Albert North. The $12,000 cost to build the seven new paid-parking spaces should be recovered through parking revenue within two years, said O’Reilly.

Handford heritage designation is dropped STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

By a 6-1 vote, Renfrew town council has decided to drop the heritage designation on the Handford block. The decision came at Monday night’s council session, following Handford block owner Ernest Millar’s request to have the designation dropped less than three months ago. He argued that the designation prevented him from selling the property, located next to Scotiabank, on two occasions. Coun. Kate Windle said the designation was handcuffing the efforts of Millar to work with his property. Coun. Gail Cole said she didn’t feel expert opinion had been provided on the property’s needs. In apparent reference to the town’s recently-formed heritage committee of Coun. Tom Anderson and Reeve Audrey Green, Cole said council needs to be clear about what needs to be protected within the town’s heritage properties. Reeve Green said she has been a longtime advocate of heritage protection.

At one time, she said she had the feeling that heritage protection would “save the buildings of Renfrew forever, but it doesn’t work that way ... Sometimes it’s impossible to do the replacements that are required.” She added that the most important heritage component of the Handford block consisted of the many photographs taken by the renowned A.L. ‘Gus’ Handford, photos that are in the Arnprior archives. Coun. Tom Anderson said there were compelling reasons on both sides of the debate. He wondered if the heritage designation was a way to maintain a vibrant downtown core, or just following regulations. He said expectations to maintain some of the architecture’s heritage features weren’t realistic, and that Handford’s heritage photos were already in good hands. Millar’s wife, Anne Marie Beanish-Millar, sat in the audience to hear council’s arguments. “Obviously it was a difficult decision,” she said. “But now with the designation off, we feel we’re in control of the outcome of the building.”

Council decides to stage hybrid election Renfrew Mayor Sandi Heins cast the deciding vote, in a 4-3 council decision, to support a paper ballot in the October 2010 municipal election. Council also voted 7-0 to support the alternative Internet-telephone voting system that several area municipalities have adopted to the exclusion of paper ballots. Clerk Kim Bulmer stressed his support

for the alternative voting system, to be operated by Intelivote Systems of Dartmouth, N.S. His research also told him if voters are given a choice of paper and electronic ballots, that 30 to 50 per cent will still vote the old-fashioned way. Councillors Tom Anderson, Bill Guyea and Kate Windle opposed the adoption of a paper ballot.

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Renfrew is running extended hours for its treasury department, from June 1 to Sept. 3, to accommodate locals who pay fines or bills. The new weekday hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., instead of the former 8:30-4:30.

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enfrew County is a tapestry of communities, sewn together by an intricate network of rivers, lakes, creeks, streams and ponds. Their beauty is appreciated by residents and visitors from around the world. Too often, however, they’re taken for granted. The environmental disaster unfolding in the United States, with the Gulf of Mexico oil spill now confirmed as the biggest in American history, we’re reminded how important it is to care. One month from now, when you stand and declare, O Canada, We Stand on Guard for Thee, ask yourself: What exactly am I standing guard for? Standing on guard is more than a military pledge. It is a moral pledge. It’s saying you will defend the country for what it truly is – an environment, a majestic land of abundant resources we’re blessed to call our own, to protect and preserve – not exploit and sell out. The running waters of Renfrew County are referred to in tourism material everywhere. Seldom is reference given to the rich marshlands across the region, and the waterfowl and wildlife they support. Back in April, during Volunteer Week, Ducks Unlimited Canada invited people to be involved. As we watch the American nightmare unfold, we should remember how blessed we are, and actually care. With a stroke of a pen, governments can reduce regulatory control and write off environmental assessments. They can ‘back off ’ and let people do exactly as they please. But is that really what we want? Taxpayers are paying more than a billion dollars on security for Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s upcoming G20 summit in Huntsville and Toronto – the most expensive in the history of the event. At that price, based in Ontario’s cottage heartland, Canadians better expect more than fleeting reference to the importance of environmental issues. How we spend our taxpayer dollars says a lot about who we are as a nation. Do we care what kind of world we leave to generations behind us, or are we too busy nickel-and-diming tax cuts to curry pre-election favour? There are lessons to be learned by watching the rest of our world. We must face the reality of what is happening in the American marshlands off the Gulf of Mexico. To close our eyes and look away is not only irresponsible, it is wrong. God keep our land, glorious and free. But, O Canada – do we really stand on guard for thee?

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Getting a birthday speed fix To the editor: On Saturday, May 22 I had the experience of a lifetime. My husband, Bryn, gave me the birthday gift that will be hard for him to match. It was the “Quick Fix” package at Calabogie MotorSports Park. I got to drive the Ford Mustang GT! You are outfitted with a helmet and then you climb down over a roll bar into the Mustang with racing seats and clipped into a six-point harness. Paul Racine, one of the professional drivers, drove me around the track so I would get accustomed to all the curves and straight-aways. Then it was my turn. What a blast to be driving (what they call) a heavily-modified vehicle at top speed. Now please note my top speed surely didn’t compare to most but I certainly did hit the gas pedal. For those who are not aware, Calabogie Motorsports track is a skill track. You have to make sure you line up the red pylons down the road or you would miss a curve.

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To the editor: As I opened my Renfrew Mercury this evening I was shocked to read the headline on page 3: RCI student to receive award from gay organization. Pleasantly shocked! Bravo Trent Eady, bravo RCI, bravo Mr. Noack, bravo students and bravo Renfrew Mercury! How refreshing, how proactive and how absolutely right to be covering this story. There should be no place in a civilized world for bullying or homophobia! No place for hate and intolerance, no place for cruel judging of others just because they are different than you. I am proud to be from Renfrew, and I am proud to be a former student of RCI, a town and a school that obviously has its priorities right and is headed in the right direction. I am so glad my children all attended RCI and glad my grandchildren will also attend and benefit from such a tolerant and forward thinking environment. We should all be able to live with the freedom to be true to ourselves and be free from ignorant, hurtful, small-minded thinking that has no place in our society. I have always loved Renfrew, and it just moved up a great big notch in the ‘Best Little Town in the Ottawa Valley’ category. Sincerely, Sheryl MacKenzie Renfrew Publisher’s Liability: The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for any damages whatsoever arising from errors in advertisements beyond actual amount paid for space used by the part of the advertisement containing the error. The publisher shall not be liable for non-insertion of any advertisement. the publisher will not knowingly publish any advertisement which is illegal, misleading or offensive. The contents of this newspaper are protected by copyright and may be used only for your personal non-commercial purposes. All other rights are reserved and commercial use is prohibited. Permission to republish any material must be sought from the relevant copyright owner.

Vandalism at Liquor charge laid by Renfrew OPP after RIDE check new-look Sandy’s Deli Following a RIDE spot check on Hwy. 132 and failure of a roadside test May 24, a Renfrew driver was charged

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with driving a motor vehicle in excess of 80 mgs. The 50-year-old man was released

on a promise to appear in Renfrew court July 21. Const. Joey Limlaw investigated.

steve.newman@metroland.com

Owner Al Theriault “It just shows that people don’t have any respect for other people’s property,” said Theriault. Security cameras show the damage occurring about 10 p.m. Wednesday, May 26. The investigating officer is John Windle of the Renfrew OPP. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the OPP at 613-432-3211. Later this month, the business will sport new signs bearing its new name of Sandy’s Deli and Diner. The business specializes in sandwiches and catering.

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April 30 was the last day Sandi’s Deli pumped gas for customers. The decision wasn’t made by Al Theriault and Sandy Krysinski who have owned the business for about four years. Suncor, the world’s second-largest oil sands producer, made the call after recently acquiring Petro-Canada for $17 billion, said Theriault. “3.5 million litres a year wasn’t good enough,” said Theriault of the Renfrew business at Gillan and O’Brien roads. “We didn’t make a lot (from gas sales), but it paid the rent and paid the hydro.” Subsequently, the couple set up a seating plan where the old gas pumps once sat, for customers to relax and eat. But just last week, some of the wood fencing was dislodged and damaged.

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The Chatham, Ont., lad thought he might become a carpenter, but the world turned out a whole lot differently. It was 1939, less than a month after Canada became part of the Second World War, and Jack Dougherty was chosen to attend the Galt Aircraft School. He was 18 years old and a member of the air force reserve, R64021. “I wanted to learn a trade,” recalls Dougherty, now an 89-yearold resident of Renfrew, as he looks back to how he ended up fighting the good fight. A good fight that ended far too quickly, recalls Dougherty, who by June 1944 found himself on a bomber headed to France on DDay. It was one of the pivotal days for the Allied Forces in the Second World War. Doughtery became a bomber, after being trained at sites across Canada, including Dafoe, Sask., St. Jean sur Richelieu, Que., High River, Alta., and Seal Cove, B.C. He figured he might end up as a pilot, but a rocky landing of his plane one day in High River, after only 10 hours of training, scuttled that possibility. “I was all ready to go solo with the chief instructor. There was a cross-wind, whatever it was, and I messed that up,” he recalls. Shortly afterwards he headed to Dafoe for bombing and gunnery school. By September 1943, he’d crossed the Atlantic on the Queen Mary. By June 1944 he was crossing the English Channel for a bombing assignment on D-Day. Their Halifax bomber helped take out a bridge at Condé sur Noreau in France. That same night, Dougherty recalls the flight back across the English Channel in friendly company below. Hundreds of ships wer steaming back home after bringing the Allied forces to the shores of France. A few flights later his bomber, flown by pilot Fred Haldenby, was en route to Sterkrade, Germany to take out oil targets. However, they only got a few miles over the mainland when the plane lost three of seven crewmates. “We were shot up bad. The engines were on fire,” said Dougherty. Feeling the effects of the oxygen-thin altitude of about 20,000 feet, Dougherty passed out in the plane’s nose, which had been largely shot off. He had parachute trained, but this was his first − and last − parachute jump from the skies.

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Jack Dougherty, in training with the Royal Canadian Air Force, at Seal Cove, B.C. in 1942. Finding it hard to see the ground this cloudy, rainy night, he landed hard. He suffered a slightly-sprained ankle and a bleeding ear, and was left with two paralyzed fingers for weeks. But there were no Germans around as he buried his parachute and started walking. To freedom, he hoped. Having landed near the Holland-Belgium border, he read his compass and walked all night. At one point, he hid under a tree as a German vehicle with a dozen soldiers drove by. For two days he walked, during which time he saw a girl milking a cow. With his jacket still bearing his Canadian identity, he asked for and received a drink. Shortly afterwards, he ripped the marking off and kept walking. Near Antwerp he boarded a street car. Arriving in the village of Brasschaet, he walked past a German camp without being identified. Shortly after, a local Belgian found him in the air shelter. Leaving and returning with sandwiches, the man offered Dougherty space at his home. He awoke to a bowl of cherries for breakfast. A few days later, the man cycled the region in efforts to find a safer place for the Canadian. At one safe place, Dougherty came across his own bomber’s navigator, Ed Downing, who years later would become his brother-in-law. However, a few weeks later, the two were picked up by the Germans with the help of an apparent informant. Time in two prisoner-of-war camps were the next Second World War chapters for Dougherty. • For part two of this feature, please see next week’s Mercury.

The Corporation of the

Town of Renfrew EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Renfrew Public Library has a position for ONE SUMMER STUDENT to: - assist with Children’s programs, speciﬁcally the Reading Club - and to develop courses and instruct patrons of all ages in basic computer, database searching and internet skills on a one-to-one basis. This postion will be of intertest to post-secondary students in the ﬁelds of Education, Early Childhood Education and Computer Science. Applicants must be returning to school in the fall . This postion is for 35 hours per week at a rate of $10.25per hour. Employment period is June 21 - August 27,2010 (10 weeks) Please forward resumes by June 7, 2010 to: Bettijane O’Neill, CEO/Chief Librarian Renfrew Public Library 13 Railway Avenue, East Renfrew, ON K7V3A9 bjoneill@renfrew.library.on.ca (preferred) And/Or Renfrew Service Canada Centre for Youth 39 Renfrew Avenue, West Renfrew, ON K7V 2Y2 If you have already submitted a resume for summer employment, please apply again for this position.

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Renfrew County Housing Corporation 450 O’Brien Road Suite 105 Renfrew, ON K7V 3Z2 Phone: (613) 432-3679 Fax: (613) 432-9402

RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD INVITES TENDERS FOR THE SUPPLY & DELIVERY OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS RFT #2010-34 THE RCDSB IS ISSUING A REQUEST FOR TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS TO VARIOUS RCDSB LOCATIONS. SEALED SUBMISSIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BEFORE 2:00:00 PM ON MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2010.

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SCOPE: Replace windows @ 24 Family Homes @ Nelson St. in Pembroke.

SEALED SUBMISSIONS WILL BE RECEIVED BEFORE 3:00:00 PM ON MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2010.

Documents will be received until 2:00 PM local time, Thursday June 17, 2010 by the Renfrew County Housing Corporation, 450 O’Brien Road, Suite 105, Renfrew, ON K7V 3Z2 Phone: (613) 432-3679 Fax: (613) 432-9402. 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 (GST included)

Speciﬁcations, for any of the above tenders, can be obtained by visiting the RCDSB Administration Ofﬁce, calling 613-735-0151, Ext. 2237, emailing tenderrequests@renfrew.edu.on.ca, or downloading from Biddingo (www.biddingo.com). TENDER DOCUMENTS WILL BE READY FOR DISTRIBUTION AT 1:00:00PM ON FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2010. Sealed submissions clearly labeled with the appropriate RFT number, must be submitted, by the respective closing date and time, to the following address:

RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ATTN: Peggy Fiebig, Purchasing Agent 1270 Pembroke Street West Pembroke, ON K8A 4G4

Mandatory Pre Bid Meeting: 10:00 am Wednesday June 09, 2010 in front of 435 Nelson St. Pembroke

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Tributes paid to retired CAO Township takes over Cherry Point STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

The words mentor, friend and leader continually resurfaced in farewell comments to recently-retired County of Renfrew chief administrative officer Norm Lemke. About 30 staff members, in addition to county council members and staff managers, attended the May 26 session of county council at which Lemke also received an honorary gavel from County Warden Don Rathwell. A lot of the credit for the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deserved status as a professional, well-run organization goes to Lemke, said Arnprior Reeve Walter Stack. Petawawa Mayor Bob Sweet said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank you for who you are and what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve done,â&#x20AC;? before wishing Lemke well with a Scottish saying that he roughly translated as: â&#x20AC;&#x153;Long may smoke go up your chimney.â&#x20AC;? Admaston-Bromley Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe called it a bitter-sweet moment, while Horton Mayor Bob Johnson thanked Lemke for years of leadership. Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards Mayor Janice Visneskie said the respect accorded Lemke in municipal circles was noticeable when she first attended the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus as the county warden a few years ago. She also thanked him for being her mentor and for getting her out of certain problematic situations. Head, Clara and Maria Mayor Tammy-

Lea Stewart expressed thanks for Lemkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guidance and friendly nature. Greater Madawaska Reeve Peter Emon recalled two particular incidents. One was in Lemkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role as a negotiator who â&#x20AC;&#x153;adhered to the principals of dignity and trust,â&#x20AC;? and to Lemkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cultivation of a â&#x20AC;&#x153;culture of inclusion and political savvyâ&#x20AC;? at the County of Renfrew. McNab-Braeside Mayor Mary Campbell identified Lemke as her â&#x20AC;&#x153;plumb line and benchmark for CAOs â&#x20AC;Ś Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m going to miss you dreadfully for your advice.â&#x20AC;? Stepping to the microphone, Lemke said thank-you for his experiences at Renfrew County, where he worked with 24 wardens over 29 years, and the opportunity to grow in the workplace. In encapsulating his experiences as CAO, he said two of the rewarding times for him were the development of the new Miramichi Lodge past provincial standards, and the creation of Renfrew County Place as a paramedic base station that also became a home to various county and noncounty services, and a revenue-generator for the county. With a near tear or two shed, Lemke said thank-you again before stepping away from the microphone. He then received an honorary gavel from his former administrative assistant, Rose Gruntz, on behalf of Warden Rathwell. As a final salute, several staff managers donned face masks bearing Norm Lemkeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photograph, as if to say, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve influenced us in such a positive way.â&#x20AC;?

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Greater Madawaska has grudgingly agreed to take over the maintenance of the Cherry Point roadside park on County Road 508 just north of Calabogie. Council supported the motion May 20 to take over the riverside rest stop from Renfrew County, which cut funding for the park from its budget this year. In agreeing to accept responsibility for the park, council stressed its importance to tourism in the area. The decision comes with the proviso that the county back the townshipâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s attempt to buy the park, for a nominal fee, from Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ministry of transportation. The township, which continues to maintain the county should be contributing to the park in its tourism promotion budget, was unsuccessful in its appeal that the county continue to pump out the washrooms. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I think it stinks the county wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t kick in a pittance to keep the park open,â&#x20AC;? said Coun. Don Mercer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unfortunate itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s evolved to this ... but without our contribution it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be looked after,â&#x20AC;? said Coun. John Pratt. Coun. Karin Lehnhardt asked if the county was going to clean up the park, especially the washrooms, before handing it over to the township. Reeve Peter Emon said that wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t going to happen, but the county did give the township the

parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s garbage barrels and picnic tables. Emon said the township will find an extra $3,700 in its public works budget to maintain the park, but staff are optimistic it wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t cost that much. Township crews will pick up garbage Mondays on a regular trip to the landfill and it may be possible to use summer students to do other upkeep, he explained. Lehnhardt wondered if the park would be a good place for a boat launch. Mercer explained the public works committee had nixed the idea, noting it would need launching areas above and below the rapids. Once the launches and car and trailer parking was accommodated, â&#x20AC;&#x153;there wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be any park left,â&#x20AC;? he noted. In a letter to the reeve, Murray and Dixie Dittburner, who live near the park, said they were â&#x20AC;&#x153;very disappointedâ&#x20AC;? to learn of the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision. The long weekend in May was a particularly busy one for the park, they wrote. Despite the Dittburners â&#x20AC;&#x153;picking up what we can,â&#x20AC;? the grounds â&#x20AC;&#x153;are a messâ&#x20AC;? and lack garbage cans. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The county and the township pride itself on its recreational facilities and natural beauty, but travellers and tourists passing along this busy highway must wonder why this park is not being maintained, as there is no closed sign on it,â&#x20AC;? wrote the Dittburners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We support your and councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s every effort to resolve this impasse with the county public works department as quickly as possible.â&#x20AC;?

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Renfrew Rotary Club invites the Public to an

Quail Creek staff and volunteers honoured PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

Appreciation was shown for years of service May 10 as Quail Creek Retirement Home hosted its fourth annual Chartwell Appreciation Dinner. Quail Creek general manager Bev Powell thanked all for their support and care for the residents of the retirement home. “No one person can do it alone. It takes a team,” she said. “I thank all our volunteers also for their help,” Powell added. Powell, too, was honored for her performance, which is the P in Chartwell’s work ethic of RESPECT. The other letters stand for respect, education, service, empathy, commitment and trust. Cindy Hunt, associate vicepresident Region 2 in Eastern Ontario, pointed out that Powell was among a select group of 21 people from across Canada to be honoured. “Chartwell has more than 150

Sunday, June 6 Mercury photos by Peter Clark

From left, Quail Creek general manager Bev Powell, and five-year Members of the Quail Creek Retirement Centre employee Kim McIntyre receive management team honoured, from left, are Mary congratulations from Cindy Hunt, Jane Warren, Anne Ravesloot, Kathy Humphries, Art Chartwell Associate vice-president Region 2 Eastern Ontario. Douglas and Susan McGregor. homes in Canada,” Hunt noted. “Twenty-one people are being honoured in a book, and Bev Powell is one.” Three people representing each letter of Respect from throughout the country have made the grade.

Bev Powell honoured by Chartwell PETER CLARK

meeting of Chartwell in Toronto by president and CEO Brett Binpeter.clark@metroland.com ions, chairman of REIT Division Chartwell Senior Housing Mike Harris and executive viceREIT’s first annual Report to president of people Karen Sullivan. The book celEmployees features ebrates people who the profiles of 21 emmake a difference ployees from across every day. Canada who make a It is limited to the difference. stories of 21 people, Nominated by a cola challenge Sullivan league or manager, points out, “when these profiles tell the there are over 11,500 story of people who people employed at work at the retirement Chartwell who each homes every day. have a story to tell.” Quail Creek RetireIt has been a chalment Centre general lenging year for Powmanager Bev Powell ell. is one of the people Husband Tom of 35 featured in this year’s years was diagnosed report. with cancer and near “Amidst personal death at one point; crisis, Bev did an Mercury photo by Peter Clark adult daughter Teamazing job with the lease up of the expan- Quail Creek Retirement resa has Down’s SynCentre general man- drome, lives at home sion at Quail Creek. “I am in awe of both ager Bev Powell was and requires signifiher dedication to the honoured by Chartwell cant daily support; residents and her per- in their first Report to and the 34-bed addition at Quail Creek sonal fortitude,” said Employees book. requires constant nominator Aida Costa of Chartwell Senior Housing hu- oversight. Powell perseveres. man resources. “You just have to keep going,” “Bev most certainly deserves this recognition and her profile she said. “I find strength in my shares with us a glimpse into faith, my family and the close what makes her both inspiring team we have here at Quail Creek and at Chartwell.” and motivating. Association vice-president “Her strength is in taking care of everyone around her, her fam- Cindy Hunt said “Bev is cherily, her staff and your residents,” ished, not only by her family, the residents and their families, and Costa added. the staff at Quail Creek, but she is also admired and loved by her GOLD PIN fellow general managers in the Powell was presented with a region. She is an inspiration to gold pin at the annual general us all.”

Annual Decoration Day Service SUNDAY, JUNE 6 DOUGLAS PUBLIC CEMETERY at 2:30 p.m.

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Ministers: The Reverends Brian and Alison Sharpe Organist: Mrs. Elizabeth Brumm, H.B.Mus., A.R.CT.(2) SUNDAY, JUNE 6 10:00 a.m. – Worship Nursery Care Available Sunday School 10:00 a.m. If transportation is needed, please call Shirley at the Church Ofﬁce-432-5452. Wheelchair Accessibility EVERYONE WELCOME Come join us in worship

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563 King Street, Renfrew For more information call 432-5677 Pastor David Tigchelaar Pastor: Rev. Chris Holmes 433-3598 10:00 a.m. – Sunday School 431 Albert St. 11:00 a.m. – Worship Sunday 10 a.m. Tuesday Worship Service – Nursery Available 7:30 p.m. – Men’s Group Sunday School During Service Wednesday Coffee Break Fresh Power Prayer Time Women’s Interfaith Bible Study Worship With Us Wednesday mornings _____________________________ From 10:00 -11:30 a.m. Story Hour and Nursery for Renfrew Baptist Church Children 5 yrs. and under Available Corner of Plaunt & Railway Everyone is welcome 432-4266 _____________________________ Rev. Tom Smith

3875 River Road Rev. Dr. Richard Hollingsworth Sunday 10:00 a.m. Worship Sunday School _____________________________

Elmwood Bible Chapel 200 Francis St. 432-4572 432-3087 Wednesday 7:30 p.m. – Bible Study, Prayer SUNDAY, JUNE 6 9:30 a.m. – The Lord’s Supper 11:00 a.m. – Family Bible Hour and Sunday School _____________________________

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TAMI’S PITCHES IN WITH TREATS Tami Campbell of Tami’s Taters (with ccertificate) was recognized for donating fries to students helping with this year’s cleanup, From left are council members Gail Cole, Sandi Heins and Bill Guyea.

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Ready to serve you at Valley Rent Rite on Mask Road, from left, are Brian Jack, Len Stavenow, Art White and Jeremy Craig.

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Valley Rent Rite Ltd. has opened its doors on Mask Road to satisfy your equipment rental and industrial needs. “We have rentals and sales, and small engine service and repairs,” Len Stavenow said. Stavenow and brother Gord are partners in the business. “We have main lines – Husqvarna, Milwaukee Electric Tools, Featherlite Ladders, Stanley Fastening Products,” Stavenow added. Valley Rent Rite also has excavation equipment, scaffolding sales, fastening distributors, general home owner rental equipment and more.

“We opened a month ago in Renfrew. We have been in Arnprior for 20 years. I’ll get out to meet and get to know the contractors around here and develop a contractual base.” Stavenow previously worked at Powell’s for a number of years. Valley Rent Rite’s employees include Art White, Brian Jack, Jeremy Craig, Eugene Sheehan, Jack Lowery and Jenn Stavenow. The store, open six days a week, isn’t hard to find, Stavenow says. “You just turn right at the caboose onto Mask Road, and drive to the end.” If you are heading into Renfrew on O’Brien Road, make that turn a left.

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The Renfrew Recreation Centre was lively on May 6 when the Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards ceremony. There were 150 people supporting winners and nominees alike. All those who sponsored the awards, the banquet and helped out with this deserving event delivered a great evening. This years recipients were Citizen of the Year, Ned Rafuse; Humanitarian of the Year, Dr. Bruce Strader; Outstanding Business Achievement of the Year, Aikenhead’s Pharmacy/Sheila Kemp; Committee-Community Organization of the Year, Renfrew Collegiate Institute’s Relay for Life Committee; Lifetime Business Achievement of the Year, Valley Sales and Equipment/Ron Arbuthnot; Chamber Member of the Year, Shawn McHale; and President’s Award, Barb Symington. STAY-CATIONS Why not stay, play and visit Renfrew and areas great attractions. This area boasts may great golf courses, adventure-filled rafting trips, family funs spots plus much more. Call or visit the Chamber office at 161 Raglan St. S. to pick up the many new 2010 brochures.

New licensing site Mercury photos by Peter Clark

ENJOYING DOWNTOWN Diana Wakely sketches the face of Mae Donohue during the great downtown garage sale Saturday. Wakely raised $230 for the Bonnechere Manor Auditorium Foundation over the day. People can support the cause by purchasing post cards of Renfrew for the retail cost of 50 cents from a number of businesses, Renfrew Chamber of Commerce, the tourist information caboose or from Wakely (613433-3635).

Driver and vehicle services have moved from 178 Plaunt St. S. to the ServiceOntario centre at 316 Plaunt St. S. Health card services will also be available at this centre by this fall. ServiceOntario is making changes so that more Ontarians will be able to make one trip for health card and most driver’s licence and vehicle registration services. Health card services are also available at 217 John St. in Eganville.

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Megram Consulting raising money for Aikens memorial camp foundation

BEAR GOES INTO HIBERNATION

The Bear’s Den served up breakfast for the final time on the morning of June 3. Owner Kevin Regan, known as the Bear, has sold the restaurant, and closed the doors for the last time. A number of his loyal customers, led by Jack Campbell, thanked the Bear for all the good times and one-liners over the 11 years he owned the business. A few customers and staff got together for a few more laughs and breakfast a week before closing. From left are Bob Flynn, Jack Campbell, Ian Scott, Bear, Shirley Regan, Paula Young and Barry McCormack. The Bear said, had he known this photo opportunity was about to happen, he would have worn a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater. Mercury photo by Peter Clark

Enterprise Renfrew County hosts June 16 workshop Enterprise Renfrew County invites the public to a Growing Your Business Using Social Media Workshop at the Horton Community Centre, June 16 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. The cost is $15 per person, plus GST, and includes a light dinner. Guest speaker Matt LeMay, owner of LeMay Media and executive director of the Labour Market Group, has been using social media as a cost effective marketing tool for many years. Jay McLaren, who is a professor in the business department at Algonquin Col-

lege, Pembroke and an entrepreneur with 35 years experience as a successful business owner, understands how running your own business has changed. This is a training workshop that will give the knowledge to promote your business or yourself using the tools many people are already using. For more information, visit www.enterpriserenfrewcounty.com.Register today, as spaces are limited, by contacting Cindy Marki at 613-432-6848 or marki@countyofrenfrew.on.ca.

Marshmallows toasting on a bonfire, bug spray, stars, new friends, leadership skills, independence; the memories and life lessons from summer camp are an important part of many Canadian childhoods. But what about the children whose families can’t send them to camp? Family and Children’s Services of Renfrew County has a summer camp program called the Darlene Aikens Memorial Camp Foundation, but is short of funds this year, meaning some children in foster care in this area may not get to have those wonderful summer memories. For all children, but especially foster children, summer camp is an escape, a chance to just be a kid. The staff at Megram Consulting Services Ltd., an association management and web site design firm in Renfrew, is raising money to help send a child to camp this summer and wants to encourage other local companies to do the same. “Summer camp is an amazing opportunity for any child, least of all those children who have been handed the trials and tribulations many of those in foster care face,” says Meghan Howard, Megram Consulting Services vice president. “Both staff and management want to make a difference for at least one child this summer – we believe it is our corporate responsibility to give and donate

whenever possible. If a handful of other local businesses also take up this challenge we could help ensure the area camp program is not short of funds.” Foster parent worker, Grant Lavallee, agrees about the importance of summer camp and says it gives foster children an opportunity to develop more social skills as they meet other kids and camp leaders. “They also get a chance to talk to other kids with similar backgrounds and share experiences, and the biggest advantage is they get to have fun and be free from adult worries for that week,” says Lavallee. The cost to send a child to camp ranges from $125 per child for a week at a day camp in Renfrew, Arnprior, Pembroke and Petawawa to $275 to $316 for a week away at either Golden Lake Camp outside of Eganville or Camp Mishewah in Killaloe. If you would like to help, you can call Family and Children’s Services (FCS), Summer Camp co-ordinator Candice Benson to donate, at 613-735-6866 ext. 2085 or drop your cheque off at Megram Consulting Services, located at 3-247 Barr Street, third floor, and we will ensure it is sent with our donations to Family and Children’s Services. Information on this initiative can also be found on the Renfrew Community Website at www.renfrewontario.ca.

AUCTION SALE Saturday, June 5th, 2010

We will be selling the contents of recently sold homes in Stittsville and Kanata. This sale will offer an excellent selection of contemporary furniture and antiques as well as miscellaneous household items. As all of the items have not been unpacked yet it is difﬁcult to give a complete listing however from what we have seen I can say that this will be a very interesting and enjoyable sale. Everything we have seen so far is in excellent condition. Please plan to attend. Terms: Cash or Cheque with ID Refreshments Auctioneer: John J. O’Neill 613-832-2503 www.oneillsauctions.ca Owners or Auctioneer not responsible in case of loss or accident 392835

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Cedar waxwings spending the summer in Renfrew County Simon Terry sent us an email regarding the status of Cedar Waxwings in this area. He was wondering if they remained for the summer to nest or were more transient than residents. Cedar waxwings are resident birds during the summer and wanderers the rest of the year. They are very gregarious at nesting time and will leave the nest to join other pairs of in large flocks to feed together. Although they nest here none have been recorded at our Christmas Bird Count but have been seen in large flocks harvesting the wild fruit during December. Simon mentioned the birds that nest near their home are in the maple trees and feeding insects and leaf buds.

JIM FERGUSON SCENE FROM THE HAWK’S EYE

rest will still be full of sticks. At Mary’s home, the male bluebird is removing the excess sticks. PURPLE MARTINS

structed. Mary Turcotte has a pair of bluebirds with a mixedup building code. The female is taking material to the nest box and the male is removing the larger sticks. Such a situation could result from an invasion by a male House Sparrow. Male sparrows will plug several bird boxes with sticks before the female decides which one to use. She will choose one and the

A few weeks ago Terry Hoelke at Eganville asked for information about attracting Purple Martins. Sadly, I have to say that the martin population has decreased by 90 per cent in the past 10 years. Pesticides, habitat destruction and the lack of nesting sites have devastated the flocks. Here are some tips that will help attract the birds if they are

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WHIP-POOR-WILLS Maureen Springer heard a Whip-poor-will calling on Springer’s Mountain May 5. It is very early for this species to be claiming territory and call for a mate. The birds are insectivous and must have huge numbers of mosquitoes to survive. If the birds arrive before the insects, starvation is a possibility. At one time the persistent call of a Whip-poor-will was a common night sound now it is a rare to hear them. If you are driving at night on a country road and two white spots appear in front of you it could be the reflection from a Whip-poorwill’s eyes. This is because the bird’s irises are wide open and the headlights reflect light from the retina at the back of the bird’s eye.

Arnprior & District Humane Society

Walk-a-thon Fundraiser Collect pledges from family & friends and walk with us! – even if you don’t bring your dog – come and have fun –

Sunday, June 13 Robert Simpson Park in Arnprior Registration at 11:00 a.m., walk starts at 12:00 noon • 1 hour and 1/2 hour mapped walks along the Madawaska River and through the Grove

More info call the shelter at 613-623-0916

Pledge forms available at: • www.arnpriorhumanesociety.ca • Animal shelter on Didak Drive • Pet Valu (Arnprior & Renfrew) Each participant receives a dog goodie bag!

BLUEBIRD BEHAVIOUR It is the male’s duty to select a site but it must have the female’s approval before the nest is con-

from the nest and drop them on the ground. This prevents predators from being attracted by the pale-coloured shells. This past week Dan Hanson found a single egg on the ground. Eggs are sometimes pushed from the nest or are carried away by a predator especially those in ground nests. A female will sometimes lay an egg on the ground and forget that it is hers.

EGGS AND SHELLS If you see empty egg shells near your home, do not be alarmed the birds remove the empty shells, carry them away

Enjoy your birding Ila and Jim Ferguson, 5313 River Road, RR 5, Renfrew, Ont., K7V 3Z8; phone 613-432-2738 or email jamesh@ nrtco.net.

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GULL BEHAVIOUR Ron Huntley saw a flock of between 70 and 100 Ring-billed Gulls flying in a huge circle and were moving as a flock in a definite direction as if migrating. Research indicates that gulls will locate a hatch of insects and circle the area following the movement of the insects and feeding on them in huge numbers. This may have been the display Ron saw. Gulls are, however, known to leave the nesting territory and join with other gulls to form large flocks in search of new feeding areas. In winter they move about individually or in small flocks but when spring arrives they find their mate from the previous year and move to the breeding grounds.

in the area. Build or buy a white martin house that can be raised and lowered for cleaning. Make sure the approach to the house is free of obstacles (trees and wires); keep the entrance holes plugged until the first scouts arrive (about April 15). Play tapes of martin chatter over a speaker, it does work. Good luck, you will need it Terry.

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We will be selling a good line of equipment under the Seizure of Property Act plus several other quality consignments. Tractors: Case 2090 tractor w/ cab, 3736 hrs w/ duals-18.4 x 38; IH 8-44S, 4WD tractor w/ cab and 2250 front end loader; JD 3140, 4WD tractor w/ canopy, 85 hp, 4 speed, shuttle transmission, double remotes, 18.4 x 34’s snap on duals; IH 276 gas tractor (industrial) – 3735 hrs; Ferguson 2085 gas tractor w/ 3 pth; Trucks: Int. 4900 bulk feed truck w/ 16’ sucker/ blower, aluminum Wallinga box, 1999 model, single axle, was saftied in Mar. 2010; 1993 Chev ¾ ton pickup, 6.5 diesel w/ 8’ western plow and harness; 1978 GM 7000 gas tandem dump truck( good condition); all trucks sell without safety; Loaders: 2 Hough H- 30 gas 4 WD payloaders w/1 ½ yd buckets – 1960’s models; 1987 Case diesel fork lift; Trailers: Pacer 6’ x 8’x 5’ single axle cargo trailer w/ rear doors – like new; Puma 6’ x 10’ 8 ton tandem axle hyd dump trailer – like new; 1979 Cherokee tri-axle horse trailer; goose-neck type 7’9” w. x 32’ long w/ 2 side doors and 1 rear door – electric brakes (sells without safety); HD tandem 4 ton hyd dump trailer, 6’ x 8’; Landscaper 6’ x 10’ trailer w/ loading ramp, 1200 lb cap; Machinery: NH 316 square baler w/ thrower ( like new); Case IH 8430 round baler (like new); NH 847 round baler: IH 3650 round baler; NH 489 haybine, 9’ cut; JD 3970 forage harvester w/ 7’ CD pickup and 2 row corn head w/ electric controls and metal guard protector, knives replaced recently, good condition; NH 258 side rake; IH 35 side rake; hyd double rake hitch; NH 166 hay invertor; 2 all steel 8 and 10 ton, 8’ x 20’ bale thrower wagons – good condition; 2 Dion 16’ forage wagons, 3 beater; 2 Dion 12 ton wagons (running gear only); Gleaner F2 Allis Chalmers self propelled combine w/ 4 row head; gravity 8 ton grain wagon, bottom dump, 300 bu; 12’ set of chain harrows; Kverneland 4 furrow semi mount plow, 18” bottoms, spring reset; White 251 discs, 10’; IH 35 Vibrashank cultivator, 12’; Harrowgator 16’ w/ 2’ wings; Kverneland 2 furrow 3 pth plow; IH 800 4 row corn planter; IH # 10 seed drill; Westﬁeld 70 x 41 grain auger PTO drive; JD 4 row corn planter; Rotomec 3 pth 66” rototiller, PTO drive; Walco Whistler 3 pth rotary cutter, 5’5” wide; 2- 40’ hay elevators, one w/ new chain; trailer type sprayer w/ 200 gal polytank, 30’ booms – like new; Toro Reelmaster 5100 diesel self- propelled grass mower, 7’ cut, hydostatic; Hustler-By Excel rotary self-propelled grass mower, 5’8” cut; Cushman 8’ pull type hyd lift, PTO reel mower; Toro GroundsMaster gas garden tractor w/ 1 ½ yd dump box; Murray 17 hp lawn tractor w/ 42” cut mower; JD 34 manure spreader; NH 329 manure spreader – both single axle; steel land roller; Cattle Handling Equip and Misc: 2 cattle head gate chutes; 6 round bale feeders; assorted steel farm gates; steel platform cattle scales; 20 rubber cow mats, ¾” x 4’ x 6’; steel fence posts; 100 new cedar posts; assorted steel racking; pallet forks for loader; 5 steel culverts, 10’ x 16”; 500 gal bulk tank; Caldwell grain dryer –new; Caldwell 12’ x12” dryer vent pipe; other unlisted consignments will be added after printing. Terms of Sale – Cash or Cheque with Proper ID

Auctioneers James and Hill Auction Service Ltd. Carson Hill Stewart James 613-821-2946 613-445-3269 Note: This sale will be held undercover (rain or shine). This is an excellent line of good quality farm equipment and misc items. A Sale Not to be Missed! Refreshments available. Owners and auctioneers not responsible for accidents.

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1970: Sod is turned at Amphenol Canada plant JUNE 3, 1970

JUNE 3, 1910 NEW BUILDINGS BEING ERECTED: After finishing the foundation of Mrs. Barry’s house on Quarry Street, Mr. Totten crossed over to the residence of Mr. N. Dean, and is now with Mr. Andrew Robertson, engaged in excavating the cellar and building of a new foundation under Mr. Dean’s residence. Mr. M.J. O’Brien has the framework and roofs built of three of the group of houses which he is erecting near the Creamery, and the cement foundations laid of two other houses nearby. THE CUSTOMS OFFICE: The Customs portion of the post office buildings is now practically out of the workmen’s hands, Mr. James McNicol having put the finishing touches in the fine woodwork fittings; and now Customs Officer Orange Wright is doing business in the finest and most comfortable rooms in town, a luxury that there will be none to begrudge the faithful and painstakintg Orange. But he has some noisy visitors this week, some 200 chickens only a few days old, which had come across the line for a farmer up in the Cobden district. MAY 30, 1935 CAMPBELL READY TAKES POSI-

OLGA LEWIS FROM THE OLD FILES TION IN OTTAWA: Mr. Campbell Ready, prominent for some years in musical and other circles in Renfrew, is now in Ottawa holding a position in the public works department of the civil service. He passed the necessary examination some time ago. Before leaving for the capital, he was presented with a populas type of travelling bag by the Sunday School and Young Peoples Society of Renfrew Presbyterian Church. He had been for the last few years secretary-treasurer of the S.S. and also pianist of the S.S. and Y.P.S. ALL TRACE GONE: All trace of the Dominion House and its outbuildings are now obliterated. First the superstructure was torn down, then foundation stones removed. Next the cellar was filled in, then came a top covering of several inches of soil. The biggest fill in was the boiler room, which was 12- or 15-feet deep. In connection with the outbuildings, there were no basements, and their demolition and removal were comparatively easy. Today not a vestage of one of Renfrew’s oldest and largest structures remains.

AMPHENOL SOD IS TURNED: A beautiful summer day provided an appropriate setting May 30 as officials met for an informal sod-turning ceremony at Amphenol Canada Ltd. MPP Paul Yakabuski, impressed with the maintenance and cleanliness of the Amphenol plant, expressed his satisfaction that the new plant, when completed, would provide 30 or more jobs for workers in Renfrew. Jack Pernear, vice president of manufacturing for Amphenol Canada Ltd., thanked everyone for their efforts and said the new plant was a credit to Renfrew in pursuing industry. LANARK-RENFREW-CARLETON: The electoral district known as Lanark and Renfrew will shortly receive the new name Lanark-Renfrew-Carleton. This information comes from MP Murray McBride, whose attempts to reflect the fact that a sizable portion of each of these three counties be contained in the electoral district have been successful. The renaming Bill C-213 was passed by the House of Commons May 26. According to a press release from Mr. McBride’s office, the bill is now before the Senate.

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Beachburg 175th history book to include Whitewater Health Centre staff The staff at the Whitewater Medical Centre is joining the growing number of groups, businesses, politicians and individuals who wish to be part of the Beachburg 175th history book. According to book producer Frank Campbell, the book is going to be well over 100 pages. “The ads are coming in fast and furious,” says Dave Shields, chair of promotions and advertising. “It was never our intention to solicit churches but some of them want one page ads. We

have extended the deadline to June 10 to try to accommodate everyone who wants in. Families are doing full page personal ads in memory of loved ones who have made contributions to the community in the past. “It’s overwhelming the support and interest shown by the community in helping contribute information pictures and articles for the book” says committee member Kay Beach. Heather Campbell said, “It has become a large undertaking but the en-

thusiasm and anticipation of the final product makes the effort worthwhile.” Anniversary committee chair Grace Stephen is concerned about the number of books to order. “We don’t want anyone disappointed because they can’t get a copy,” she said, “but we also don’t want to have boxes of them left over.” The book will go on sale at the Beachburg Fair at the Meet and Greet area of the fairgrounds, Saturday, July 24 after the parade.

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Elementary meet draws 11 schools and 450 athletes PETER CLARK

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A total of 450 athletes representing 11 schools arrived on the scene at Ma-TeWay Park for the annual Renfrew and Area track and field meet in good weather conditions last Friday morning and afternoon. It was an overcast day for the most part, helping to keep conditions a bit cooler for the participants. Following all the individual events, the day wrapped up with the Royal Bank Relay Cup, presented following a series of relays at the girls and boys bantam, junior, intermediate and senior levels. Eganville District Public School walked away with the relay hardware for 2010. Individual, winners were: • Bantam Female: Payton Ziebarth, Eganville District Public School, 28 points. • Bantam Male: Zachary Moran, St. Joseph’s Calabogie, 26 pts. • Junior Female: Jill Barr, Cobden District Public School, 24 pts. • Junior Male: Brandon McDonald, Queen Elizabeth; and Jacob Collins, Cen-

tral, 30 pts. • Intermediate Female: Kathryn David, Cobden, 30 pts. • Intermediate Male: Connor Moss, St. Michael’s Douglas; and Justin Wright, Our Lady of Fatima, 30 pts. • Senior Female: Sonya Bergin, St. Joseph’s CHS; and Judline Wren, Cobden, 28 pts. • Senior Male: Josh Normandeau, QEPS; and Blair MacKenzie, QEPS, 28 pts. Meet convenor Terry Mosco thanked a number of people and organizations who help keep the meet going year after year: sponsors Royal Canadian Legion Renfrew Branch 148, Sport Renfrew and the Royal Bank, co-convenors Mary Lou Joyce and Barb Moogk, Renfrew Collegiate Institute staff members Jason Wilson and Roger Poirier, their classes and the Raiders track and field team, and Mike Wright and the RCI students who ran the barbecue. Mosco also thanked the students and teachers from all the participating schools, and added a special thanks to Jim Ferguson, who has been running the starter’s pistol for pretty well every year since the meet’s inception in 1972.

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The annual Renfrew and area elementary schools track and field meet was held last Friday at Ma-Te-Way Park. Individual champions include, in front row from left, Brandon McDonald, Josh Normandeau, Justin Wright and Blair MacKenzie; and back row, Jacob Collins, Connor Moss, Payton Ziebarth, Kathryn David, Jill Barr, Judline Wren and Allan Sell of the Royal Canadian Legion Renfrew Branch 148, who handed out the awards.

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Hawks will snap drought Finally! The Stanley Cup final is underway. The pre-series analysing is over – Toews or Richards, Byfuglien versus Pronger, the goaltending of Niemi and Leighton, Philadelphia’s defence versus Chicago’s. It was becoming like that twoweek break between the NFL’s conference finals and the Super Bowl. My prediction is Blackhawks in six. Not quite as long between drinks: The Stanley Cup features teams that haven’t won a title since 1961 (Chicago) and 1975 (Philadelphia). Conversely, NBA finalists Los Angeles and Boston last won in 2009 and 2008 respectively.

Competitors give it one last push before the finish line.

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Braedon Vincent of St. Thomas the Apostle clears the bar in his high jump event. At left, Tomi Grys competes in the standing long jump.

A defining moment two fold: Speaking of the NBA, Vince Carter joined an Orlando Magic team last year that was coming off an Eastern Conference title. They took a step back in the playoffs this season, with many thanks to Vince, who was nowhere to be seen in their series against Boston. Many Toronto Raptor fans will recall Game 7 of the 2001 playoffs in Philadelphia. Carter missed a very-makeable hoop in the dying seconds that would have sent the Raptors on to the Eastern Conference final. That miss has become a defining moment in the career of Carter and the history of the Raptors.

PETER CLARK PETER’S PUTTERINGS Carter has never made a playoff basket that has meant anything since, and the Raptors reached the post-season only three times over the next nine years. They are 0-and-3 in those series. The silent treatment: Former Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Roy ‘Doc’ Halladay threw just the 20th perfect game in Major League Baseball history Saturday, a 1-0 Philadelphia win in Florida. Tradition has it, no one speaks to a pitcher when he has a no-hitter or perfect game on the line. When asked at what point did his teammates stop speaking to him, Halladay quipped, “I’d say 2:30, 3 o’clock this afternoon.” The game didn’t start until 7:05. * * * Chicago’s 1961 Stanley Cup triumph came over Detroit while Philadelphia topped Buffalo in 1975. Both series went six games. And for this week: The last time Philadelphia reached a Stanley Cup final was in 1997 when they were swept by Detroit.

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A Runge and Rocky win Runge Stationers and Rocky Mountain House were the winners in Week 2 of the Renfrew Golf Club Rec Golf League May 26. Steve Mulvihill and Landin Miller were closest-to-thepin. Jim Horner won the gift certificate.

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The Renfrew Collegiate Raiders captured the Renfrew County junior girls soccer crown in Pembroke May 19, and silver at EOSSAA May 26. In front row from left are coach Ed Oegema, Julie Gaddess, Shayla Bertrand and Catherine Penney, Alisenne ‘Frank’ MacLean, Hillary Morgan, Laura Cobus, Brittany Godin; and back row, Allison Kean, Logan Smaggus, Carissa Rathwell, Hilary Stafford, Adrienne MacLean, Maddie Kubiseski, Carly McHenry, Jenna Cluett, Alison Martin, Julia Scott, Kennedy Lane and Gaelyn Turcotte.

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A week after capturing the Renfrew County junior girls soccer title, the Renfrew Collegiate Raiders went one better. On a hot May 26 when the temperature hovered around 35 degrees C in Kemptville, the Raiders won silver at the Eastern Ontario (EOSSAA) high school junior girls soccer championship. As the temperature rose, the team’s effort got better, said coach Ed Oegema. After a 3-0 setback to eventual gold medal-winning Lasalle of Kingston, the Raiders began to roll. “At the beginning of the second game, the team was challenged with picking up their game, or going home early, which would have been easy as the temperature spiked 30 (C) in the shade,” coach Oegema said. The last thing RCI did was pack it in.

The Raiders blanked Cornwall’s General Vanier 1-0 on a Carly McHenry marker, and outlasted L’Escale of Rockland 2-1 on goals by McHenry and Allison Kean. The Raiders went on to meet the tournament’s No. 1-ranked La Citadelle team from Cornwall. Backed by the goalkeeping of Alisenne MacLean, the Raiders battled La Citadelle to a goalless deadlock through overtime. Each side netted three goals during the five-player shootout. A marathon eight shooters later, the Raiders were off to the final. As fate would have it, they met their opening-game opponent – Lasalle. It was RCI’s fifth game of the day compared to Lasalle’s third, and the Kingston squad had that little extra giddy-up to win 1-0 on a second-half goal. Coach Oegema said the team showed a lot of tenacity, even in the heat. “It was an excellent season. The girls did RCI proud.”

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St. Joseph’s High School students give it a try Funding of up to $800 per school has again been made available for 280 schools across Ontario to initiate a new sport or physical activity into their school programs. The Ontario Federation of School Athletic Association (OFSAA), supported financially by the Ontario

Trillium Foundation, is providing this opportunity in an effort to motivate students to incorporate physical activity into their lifestyle in the hopes of producing healthier, more active young people and adults. This is the third year of the Trillium Try Day pro-

gram which has assisted schools province-wide to enhance their physical education programs by adding a new or non-traditional sport or physical activity. Among the schools participating is St. Joseph’s Catholic High School in Renfrew.

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OUT FOR A STROLL The Renfrew and District Christian School held its annual 10-kilometre fundraising walk along the Millennium Trail May 7. About 30 participants were out on a cool afternoon but good day for a walk. Ready to go, from left, are students Jonathon Tigchelaar, Emily Tigchelaar, Summer Phillips with Petie, and Benjamin Reid. School staff thanks all the people in the community who supported the walk.

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Our first Ladies Fun Night was held May 18 under beautiful sunny skies. The theme of the evening was Flower Power, convened by Marion Knox, and sponsored by Mickey’s Sports and Promotions, Kevin Coules, and Renfrew Pizzeria. Sixty-six ladies played a scramble format and scores were altered on several holes depending on what people were wearing, and what flowers they were carrying. The top team consisted of Karen Clemow, Susan Ringrose, Nina Gould and Heather Dickson, followed by two teams who tied for second place: Anne Mac-

Neil, Bonnie Eady, Katie Eady, Vi Rossy; and Marion Knox, Evelyn Miller, Mary Ross and Christine O’Hara. Closest to the line was Barb Asselin on hole No. 1, and closest to the pin Kate Windle on No. 4. Best costume was awarded to Kris Costello. This was a popular event, followed by a wonderful dinner. The next fun night is June 15, so mark your calendars. Coming events include our first Ladies Tournament, sponsored by Money Concepts, Saturday June 5, and the RGC Mixed 2-Ball Championship which will take place Sunday, June 6. This is a fun modified alternate shot format. The cost is $20 per person and includes a barbecue meal and prizes. Sign up for both tournaments at the golf club.

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The Council of the Township of Whitewater Region intends to adopt its 2010 Municipal Budget in accordance with Section 290 of the Municipal Act, 2001 during the Council Meeting to be held at the Cobden Municipal Office, Cobden on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at 7:00 P.M.

Maple dining room set, table & 8 chairs, corner cabinet, buffet and hutch; Kenmore freezer; Symphion 26” colour TV; Polar Bear snowblower, 8 HP; MTD garden tiller, 5 HP; Craftsman 18HP lawn tractor; Rally 12 HP lawn tractor; Craftsman 10” table saw; Busy Bee wood lathe & sander; Craftsman 10” radial arm saw; B&D radial arm saw; C.I.I. 20” planer; C.I.I. 14” band saw; Busy Bee 9” jointer; Busy Bee 10” table saw; woodworking equipment; 10” alum break, good shape; household furnishings. House is for sale with 2 car garage and heated work shop. It is being sold privately. For more information call Kevin Gillan at 613-623-9528. Everything is to be sold to settle the estate.

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No shared rec director June 4-5 open house to support Manor auditorium john.carter@metroland.com

Greater Madawaska council admitted the idea of sharing a recreation director with McNabBraeside is intriguing, but decided the timing is wrong to approve it this year. Council unanimously defeated taking $10,500 from recreation reserves to go in with its neighbour in hiring a full-time director. “I agree with the concept, but I don’t think we can afford it this year,” said Reeve Peter Emon. He suggested council inform McNab-Braeside that it would reconsider the offer again next year during budget deliberations. More talks are needed regarding the director’s job description to ensure it is “more inclusive for our needs,” he added. Coun. Don Mercer noted council has already had to look for ways to cover unexpected expenses, including boosting the township’s doctor recruitment allotment by $18,000, $3,700 for maintenance of Cherry Point Park and $3,500 in improvements to the Calabogie ball diamonds. “A lot of spending is being added ... we’ve got to stop,” he said. Mercer also argued council should give the new recreation

committee a chance to show what it can do first. “Don’t cut the legs out from under them,” he said. Coun. Karin Lehnhardt agreed the committee and new township staff should be given more time to assess recreation needs in the township. She said budgeting $21,000 a year for an employee who would only be working part-time in the township “doesn’t appear to be money well-spent.” Coun. Tom Ryan was adamantly opposed to the idea, maintaining recreation should be run by volunteers, as it’s done in the Dacre area. Coun. John Pratt was the strongest supporter of the idea, calling it a “step forward.” A recreation director could introduce new ideas and provide needed youth and sports programs in the township, he said. “Our recreation people need help. DACA is very lucky (to have such a strong core of volunteers).” He suggested the issue be revisited by next year’s council. The proposal would have the recreation director working three days a week in McNabBraeside and two days a week in Greater Madawaska. The annual cost would be $52,460, with Greater Madawaska paying 40 per cent.

UOV Ringette wraps up season CAROLYN DOUCETTE Upper Ottawa Valley Ringette

The 2009-10 Upper Ottawa Valley Ringette season was another successful one. UOV had eight teams in total. Enrolment continued to increase and we had a bunny team (ages 4-7) and two novice teams (ages 7-9). This was due to the Come Try Ringette program. UOV hosted many on-ice sessions in the area. Watch for our booths at the local fairs and events this summer for dates of September sessions. The UOV ringette banquet was held at Ma-Te-Way Park again this year. The bench staff, players and volunteers were congratulated on an outstanding season with presentations of trophies and flowers. This season, the tween B team (coached by Danny Dubeau) and the novice C team (coached by Melanie Clemmer) won gold medals in the National Capital Regional Ringette League finals. The belle B team (coached by Jeff Millar) and the junior B team (coached by Fuzz Miller) brought home silver medals. This is a great honour to win these medals for all of the Ottawa region. Great job, teams! Bench Staff of the Year honours went to the novice team unit of head coach Melanie Clemmer, assistant coach Bentley McCal-

lum, trainers Kirk Bennett, Scott Hubert and manager Laurie Stroud. The Gord Bilson Award goes to a person in the association for voluntary services and promotion of the game. The winner was Dan Kirkness of Cobden who has given many hours of time as leader of the Come Try Ringette committee and the publicity rep. The John Yates Memorial is handed out to a novice player who exhibits great sportsmanship. The trophy is provided by former ringette player Virginia Yates and her mother, Sylvia Pudsey. John was involved in many sports in Renfrew and encouraged fair play, friendliness, having fun and respecting fellow team players. The recipient this year was Danielle Kubiseski. Congratulations! Special thanks to our local Renfrew sponsors – Dentistry in the Valley Drs. Nick and Diana Atanasiu, Deslaurier Custom Cabinets, Hansma Beimers Construction Ltd., and G&K Storage – for making this season possible. For more information on ringette, call Upper Ottawa Valley president Jeff Millar 613-4323363 or visit the club website of www.uovra.ca.

With an eye to all the recreational opportunities that will come with construction of an auditorium, the Bonnechere Manor is hosting an open house this Friday, June 4 and Saturday, June 5 to raise money for that facility. The public, resident families, staff and volunteers will be offered a ‘guided tour’ of the building plans and future location of the auditorium. Local vendors from Everyday Style, Silpata Jewellery, Beauty by Jeunique, Jockey Clothing, and more will be selling their products and donating a portion of their funds back to the auditorium campaign. Culinary skills will be displayed at barbecues held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. The hot dogs and buns will be supplied by Odi’s Kingburger and Metro. Children’s activities will be available all day Saturday, including face-painting and prizes. The women’s auxiliary annual white elephant, bake and craft sale will be held 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday in the Great Hall. Of the $350,000 the Bonnechere Manor Foundation is committed to raising towards the auditorium project, about $75,000 remains. “It is hoped that with this event, continued fundraising efforts and in-kind construction donations, the remaining funds will be raised by the end of this summer,” says a news release from the County of Renfrew. For more information about the open house,

auditorium campaign, or ways you can donate or become involved, please contact Robyn Arseneau at 613-432-4873 ext. 1253, Don Goulet (Foundation Chair) at 613-432-2849, or visit www.BonnechereM anorFoundation,com.

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A tradition was scheduled to continue to day at Renfrew Victoria Hospital as the continuing care unit hosted its annual, everpopular Junior/Senior Games Day. Residents of Groves Park Lodge, the Bonnechere Manor and Quail Creek Retirement Centre were invited to join Melanie Bing-

ley’s Grade 2 class from Our Lady of Fatima School to participate in the fun. “Whenever the elderly and the children get together, it is always a winning combination,” says RVH recreationist Roxanne Nolan. The participants were to be divised into

eight teams to compete in games of volleyball, bean bag toss, shuffleboard and clothes pin toss. Aside from healthy activity and camaraderie, the students and seniors were also rewarded with prizes and refreshments afterwards.

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Bonnechere Manor held its fifth annual bowling banquet at the Shanloon Restaurant Monday, May 11. The banquet and bowling league were both sponsored by the ladies auxiliary. “We made it out every month, (to the Opeongo Bowlodrome),”

Bonnechere recreation programmer Gladys Bennett said. “There were no cancellations for sickness this year.” Doreen Latraverse won the award for sports lady while high scores were posted by Bob Bidgood and Jim Stoddart. Bennett thanked “faithful volunteers” Larry and Barb Hutchinson, and Jim and Jennifer Harbord.

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Jaguar girls go 1-and-1 at EOSSAA PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

The St. Joseph’s Jaguars enjoyed a fine day at the Eastern Ontario high school (EOSSAA) junior girls soccer championship at Rideau High School in Elgin May 25. The Jaguars finished play with a 1-and1 record again other top teams from A schools throughout eastern Ontario.

Ashley Hume had five goals to lead St. Joseph’s, who answered an opening game defeat with a 5-1 win. Abby Freemark notched a single while Jessica Robillard supplied quality goalkeeping throughout for the Jaguars. “The girls played amazing soccer in the heat,” coach Linda Ainsworth said of her team’s performance on a hot day. “The girls were creative. They made some fine plays. It was enjoyable.”

Baseball season begins Hitting them out early

Tuesday Night Men’s Recreational Baseball League action is underway for a 16th season. The regular season was scheduled to start Tuesday (June 1) at Ma-Te-Way Park with the Rebels versus the Legends. Jordan MacMillan is managing the Rebels, a young team that includes several players in their first year of semicompetitive ball. The Legends, managed by Gordon Patterson, features several veterans. The other team in the three-team league is Arnprior, losers of last season’s final to the Raiders. The Raiders are not back this season. However, the league is always on the lookout for new players. Those interested in playing should call 613-432-4641. Regular-season play continues June 8 with Arnprior visiting the Legends at Ma-Te-Way Park. Game time for the six-inning contest is 6:30 p.m.

In Ma-Te-Way Men’s Slo Pitch season openers Sunday night at Ma-Te-Way Park, the Zig Zags won a doubleheader 17-7 and 24-23 over Pizzeria-Legion. Troy Thibeau picked up both wins. Brett Gilchrist suffered one of the losses; Bernie Mahusky the other. Zig Zag home runs on the night were by Mark Simons, Jason Vincent, Kent Scerba, Jon Vanderploeg. Jordan Mahusky hit a home run for Pizzeria-Legion. In mixed slo pitch play, Bob Barker’s Collision swamped Battleground Supply 25-2. Winning pitcher Mike McMahon had two home runs and Stephane Lepanse one for the victors. Valley Automation edged T. Williams Plumbing 8-6 and Miller’s 13-10. Shannon Manion pitched both wins. Mark Simons, Jordan Wall and Manion hit home runs for Valley Automation in the Williams’ game. In the Miller’s game, Mark Wright had two home runs and Simons and Wall had one home run each. Denver Mullen had a home run for Miller’s.

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The Reunions finished the 2010 Ladies Spring Basketball regular basketball season in fine fashion with two wins to remain undefeated. The first victim was TLC. Four Reunions scored in double figures, including Teri Porkolab, with a season-high 12 points, in a 61-18 victory. The Latendresse sisters, Tasha and Kayla, accounted for all 18 of TLC’s points. The Reunions saw a 17-13 lead over Aikenhead’s at half time disappear and trailed 28-27 with three minutes remaining. The Reunions sprinted to the finish line to snatch victory (35-28) from the jaws of defeat. Ray’s Flowers let 14 points slip by with misses from the foul line, while the Reunions only missed two. Mae Donohue led all scorers with 13 points. Another nail-biter saw Ray’s and Aikenhead’s trade baskets for 32 minutes. Down

the stretch Ray’s overtook Aikenhead’s for a narrow 33-31 win. Lisa Blokland made the difference. She scored eight of her 12 points in the final push while Melissa McLeod contributed three treys. Sheila Windle topped Aikenhead’s with 10. The Reunions captured first place with a 12-game undefeated season. Mid-Town Flooring was two games back. Rounding out the standings are Ray’s, Frances Lemke Co-operators, Aikenhead’s, TLC and Alternative Health Care Clinic. Ray’s advanced to the quarterfinals with an easy 56-18 victory over TLC. Lisa Blokland led with 15 points. Kim Acres-Scott and Kathleen Wilson added 12 and 10 points respectively. Tasha Latendresse hit 10 for TLC. Aikenhead’s contained Frances Lemke Co-operators’ top two shooters and extended a seven-point margin to a 10-point (35-25) win. Sheila Windle and Nanci Saumure led the attack with eight points each.

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June is Seniors' Month, an opportunity for all Ontarians to recognize and value the contributions made by seniors every day in communities across the province. Seniors’ Month is an annual celebratory tradition in which the contributions of seniors are acknowledged and honoured throughout the province. Ontario’s population aged 65 and over is projected

to more than double from 1.8 million, or 13.7 per cent of the population in 2009 to 4.1 million, or 23.2 per cent, in 2036. The growth in seniors’ share of the population will accelerate after 2011 as baby boomers begin to turn age 65. Seniors’ Month events include award ceremonies, recognition events, socials and seniors’ information fairs.

Today's seniors stay in shape Many industrialized countries are experiencing an important increase in the ageing of their populations. Canada is no exception to this rule. The population group aged 65 and older currently represents 13% of the population, a figure which has never been equalled. For comparison’s sake this same age group represented 10% of the population in 1981. While becoming an increasing part of today’s society, seniors present a very different profile from previous generations. Firstly, they are more physically active and in better shape. The majority of seniors describe their health as being excellent, very good or good. They claim to be very careful about their diet as well as their physical condition. Walking has become a very popular activity for seniors to stay in shape and many persevere by participating in group activities. The facts prove this theory: 53% of men aged between 65 and 74 consider themselves very active, active or moderately active which represents approximately the same percentage as in much younger men.

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These days it seems that older Canadians are more educated than they have ever been. The last decade has seen an impressive growth in education levels and, according to Statistics Canada, this trend will continue for several years to come. From 1990 to 2006, the percentage of men, 65 years and older, who did not complete high school fell considerably, passing from 63% to 46%. What’s more, the number of people, both men and women, with postsecondary diplomas is constantly on the increase. And what can be said of the numerous changes in the 55 to 64 age range, where the proportion of women holding a university degree has more than tripled, reaching 17%, while men have raised the bar to 22%. Of course, there is a reason behind these surprising statistics. Postsecondary education became much more accessible at the beginning of the 1960’s and the effect of this is starting to be felt. The generation known as baby boomers, who are now reaching their sixties, have had a big influence on recent postsecondary education statistics. These baby boomers will gradually replace preceding generations, asserting themselves as seniors with much higher levels of schooling. There are many positive consequences to a higher level of education as it has been directly associated with better physical and mental health, a more active social life and a much higher chance of avoiding financial problems during the retirement years.

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The Renfrew Mercury - June 3, 2010

AGRICULTURE

Cowboy Church Ten Commandments in language of John Wayne Wherever you drive in Grenville, Leeds or the other counties bordering the St. Lawrence River, you see small farms with horses. Horses have taken over the rural landscape. Farms that used to have dairy or beef cattle have been sold to people who work in towns or cities and have the farm as a hobby. The so-called hobby farms or lifestyle farms are increasing in numbers. Ontario has around 300,000 horses. The U.S. has over nine million. So it’s no wonder that horse lovers in Texas, Florida and Ohio established their own church –The Cowboy Church. There are a few Cowboy churches in Ontario –none in

MAYNARD VAN DER GALIEN RURAL ROUTES eastern Ontario that I know of. In Texas, the epicenter of the cowboy churchdom, the Baptist General Convention established its first cowboy church in 2000. Now that’s a surprise, isn’t it? By 2004, there were 21, and last year there were 145, with 20,000 attendees each week. The largest is the 2,000-member Cowboy Church of Ellis County, Texas. In recent years cowboy churches have adopted a dis-

tinct identity –favouring riding areas, pastures and barns instead of church building, carrying out baptisms in horse troughs, a Cowboy Bible and the Ten Commandments translated into the language of John Wayne. There’s no need to dress up in your Sunday best. They welcome wranglers whose blue jeans are ripe with the smell of a working ranch. Cowboy churches don’t always hold their services on Sundays. Many services take place on weekdays so the folks can spend their weekends at rodeos, horse shows, county fairs and trail rides. Services are short and no one

passes a collection plate, boot or hat. You wonder how the bills are paid and who pays the, uh, cowboy minister. I suppose cowboy parishioners want their faith to differ from ordinary churches, especially mega churches and televangelists –for now anyway. Cowboy churches belong to the Cowboy Church Network of North America. The pastor at the Life Brand Cowboy Church in Ohio was on the rodeo circuit for 17 years before turning his life to God. At Life Brand, services are held Tuesday nights, because “weekends are the only time we have to be with our horses,” says the pastor. Families? No! But be

with our horses? Yeah, horse folks are different. COWBOY CHURCH TEN COMMANDMENTS 1. Just One God. 2. Honour yer Ma & Pa. 3. No tellin’ tales or gossippin’. 4. Git yerself to Sunday meetin’. 5. Put nothin’ before God. 6. No foolin’ around with another fellow’s gal. 7. No killin’ . 8. Watch yer mouth. 9. Don’t take what ain’t yers. 10. Don’t be hankerin’ for yer buddy’s stuff.

Ag Canada predicts bad year

Dave Mackay, president of the Renfrew County National Farmers Union reports, “the 2010 Farm Income Projection is certainly not a positive one for Renfrew County Farmers.” In a recently-released statement, NFU co-ordinator Sean McGivern said “Ag. Canada is projecting that 2010 will be the worst year in history for Ontario farmers – worse than the 1930s. “A growing number of farm sectors are in crisis: hogs, cattle, and most crops. The 2010 net operating income projection for the average Canadian cattle farm is negative $5,195 while for the average hog farm the projection is just $1,719. Farmers are essentially working on the farm for nothing, while supporting their families with off-farm jobs.” Mackay addressed the local situation, stating “while many sectors of our local economy are presently also suffering, the family farms of many commodities have been receiving below cost of production returns for the last 20 years, and sadly this latest downward spiral in farm net incomes will cause even more farmers to leave the industry.”

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SOLD 61 PLAUNT ST N • MAINTENANCE FREE BUNGALOW • NEW ROOF TO BE INSTALLED • BEAUTIFUL YARD WITH PERENNIAL GARDENS • COZY SUNROOM OFF DR • QUIET NEIGHBOURHOOD MLS#760453

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BLACK DONALD WATERFRONT YEAR ROUND HOME 3 BEDROOMS OPEN CONCEPT MAIN FLOOR FAMILY ROOM GREAT VIEW OF LAKE MLS#753674

56 GRATTON ROAD * 2 STOREY BUILT IN 2007 * POND IN FRONT YARD * MATURE TREES ON LARGE COUNTRY LOT * CENTRAL VAC & CENTRAL AIR * CUSTOM BUILT KITCHEN MLS#739224

• SITUATED ON PRIVATE 1.35 ACRES • LARGE EAT-IN KITCHEN WITH OAK CABINETS • ATTACHED DOUBLE GARAGE • LARGE 4PC ENSUITE • DEEDED WATER ACCESS TO CALABOGIE LAKE MLS#756120

SOLD 17 ROYAL PINES ROAD • WONDERFUL 4 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME • MAIN FLOOR LAUNDRY • CENTRAL AIR • SINGLE ATTACHED GARAGE • DOUBLE DETACHED HEATED WORKSHOP MLS#756905

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3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW LARGE SOLARIUM AT BACK ATTACHED SINGLE GARAGE IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY WELL MAINTAINED MLS#752968

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540 ABERDEEN STREET • 2 + 1 BEDROOM BUNGALOW • UPGRADED WINDOWS, SHINGLES, FLOORING, 4PC BATH • PATIO DOORS LEAD TO PRIVATE REAR DECK • DETACHED 1.5 GARAGE • CLOSE TO SCHOOL & HOSPITAL MLS#757855

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$249,900. 3 + 1 Bedroom raised bungalow on pretty 1 acre lot between Renfrew and Arnprior. Updated throughout including a beautiful custom kitchen. Finished lower level with family room and 4th bedroom. 2 car garage attached + an oversized single detached. Call Dennis 613-432-0041. MLS #755589

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Broker of Record which gives bands and Brokerage choirs from all over an opportunity to perform. The following day they wrap up their year with a performance at SJHS. The jazz band members are very grateful for the leadership provided by Mr. Don MacLeod. Elections are complete. Our new prime ATTRACTIVE NEW HOME - 3 BR’S; 3 Baths. Fireplace. Hardwood Floors, Stone Exterior, Quality Built. Double Garage. All Landscaped. Full Finished minister is Julia Rowat; lower level. $359,900. Come and view. Sharon Enright 613-623-7922. Marissa Lewis and Hol- MLS #752213 ly Mahusky are spirit ministers; Dustin GarProud supporter of: Royal LePage Shelter Foundation ron is student trustee ; Safer homes. Safer communities and I am pleased to continue as public relations minister. DIRECT 613-433-6569 Thank you to the current student council for OFFICE 613-623-7922 Enright Real Estate all of your efforts and Brokerage congratulations to the 330 White Lake Road, Pat Forrest incoming council. Arnprior, Ont. www.PatForrest.com Sales Representative

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May 27 the St. Joseph’s High School Jazz Band and SJHS Blues Guys, along with musical groups the Four Strong Winds, Shapes of Grey and Grade 11 student Bailey Rogers, accompanied by her father, Mr. Rick Rogers, entertained at the Our Lady of Fatima Fun Fair. This is an annual event and we are so very glad that we could be a part of it. June 7, the jazz band takes its show on the road when it travels to Toronto to Canada’s Wonderland to perform in Wonderland’s annual School Music Festival,

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IDEAL FAMILY BEACH FRONT PROPERTY sandy beach, level to water, beautiful sun room overlooking Ted Barron, Broker of Record 646-2374 email: barrote@nrtco.net

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WESTROSS RD.

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suit, fully furnished including paddle boat, sandy windows, new laminate, main ﬂoor laundry, large lot beach, newer well and septic, metal roof $179,900. with 5th wheel for visitors private space. $199,900. MLS#748889 MLS#745009

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ASTROLABE ST., COBDEN $35,000, MLS #760071, 60’X120’

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CALABOGIE - 5 ACRES - nicely treed, great for your dream home, lots of privacy, close to water and skiing $39,900 5 ACRES ON THE BONNECHERE - great swimming, canoeing and ﬁshing - perfect for solar home $69,900

35 ACRES ON THE BONNECHERE - beautifully treed great building spots, enjoy nature - bring your ﬁshing pole and lawn chair $149,900 CENTENNIAL LAKE AREA - .8 acre lot, many trees, access to lake. $34,900

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RENFREW COUNTY HELEN VINCENT Broker of Record Res. 432-3711

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

HUNTER GATE

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Look at What’s Happening!

SATURDAY, JUNE 5TH 2 - 4 p.m.

“QUALITY CONSTRUCTION SECOND TO NONE!”

ELK ST. 6 BRAND NEW HOMES

ELK STREET

Sodded lots - paved drives. 3 bungalows are ready for occupancy.

176 180 178 ELK ST. ELK ST. ELK ST.

BLOCK 21

3 UNIT BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION

13 HUME ST., BEACHBURG Come & see this beauty! Lots happening in Beachburg that day! Main St. to Hume St. & follow my signs

new listing ALMOST READY

3 CUSTOM BUNGALOWS. EACH 2 BEDROOMS 176, 178, 180 ELK ST.

3 CUSTOM TWO-STOREY HOMES. EACH 3 BEDROOMS, 1.5 BATHS. 137, 141 & 145 ELK ST.

LOCATION! LOCATION! (JUST OFF GILLAN RD.) ADJACENT TO EXCELLENT SHOPPING

OUTSTANDING BUILDING LOTS ON OTTER RIDGE AVENUE (16)

1180 GOVERNMENT RD. R.R.#1 BEACHBURG 14 ACRES OF LAND plus a cozy chalet home with 3 levels of living space - open concept living - dining - kitchen - att. garage - front deck - privacy is supreme - 5 mins. from Beachburg Village. Call Helen to view @ 432-0058.

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2402 LOCHWINNOCH RD. R.R.#1 RENFREW 3 BEDROOM SPACIOUS BUNGALOW - with laundry on main level - good sized lot - L.R. with ﬁreplace - mins. from hwy 17 & mins. from Renfrew. Call Helen for plans @ 432-0058.

525 ABERDEEN ST. SOLID BRICK BUNGALOW - with 2+1 bedrooms + 2 baths - new stone ﬁreplace in lower level - deck at rear - newer kitchen & windows & doors in immaculate condition - Call Helen @ 432-0058.

25832 HWY # 41 GRIFFITH A BUSY LOCATION AND A BUSY ENTERPRISE! Confectionery store plus new gas pumps, apt. above main store, house rental adjacent & lots of storage - your change to succeed on your own! Call Helen @ 432-0058.

247 JAMES CRESCENT NEW PRICE!! 3 bedroom backsplit in an A-1 location - dble drive - 1.5 baths - 4 levels - gas heat - hardwood & carpet - strong curb appeal. - Call Helen @ 432-0058.

234 FOXDEN ST. ALMOST READY FOR OCCUPANCY - brand new 3 B.R. bungalow with ceramic & hardwood & vinyl - 2 baths - main ﬂoor laundry - fully serviced lot & fully warrantied - Call Helen to view @ 432-0058.

1513A WHALEN RD. R.R.#4 OUTSTANDING QUALITY AND DESIRABLE FLOOR PLAN - 3 B.R.’s - 2 fully ﬁnished levels - 2 baths - large family rm. - superb view Call Helen @ 432-0058.

230 FOXDEN ST. CHOOSE YOUR CABINETRY & COLOURS BEFORE THIS BEGINS - 3 bedroom brand new bungalow about to be built in an up & coming location. Call Helen @ 432-0058.

sold

309 BALDWIN

891 CANAAN RD. R.R.#1 RENFREW

1 JAMIESON CR. BEACHBURG

LOTS FOR SALE • HURD’S LAKE (Rosebrugh Rd.) - 3 bldg lots

• MORNINGSIDE CRT. - Barryvale , 2 acres - treed lot - test holes completed

• HARAMIS DR. - (Manor Estates) Fully serviced • COMM. BUILDING LOT Raglan St. N. lots available • OTTER RIDGE AVE. 16 LOTS - fully serviced

Pontiac Artists’ Studio Tour back

The 2010 Pontiac Artists’ Studio Tour will be held 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 12, 13, 19 and 20. Admission is free and artworks on exhibit will be for sale.

All of the artists in this juried event have exciting new work they are eager to reveal to the public. For maps, brochures and information call 819-647-3416 or visit

www.pontiacartists.com or info@ pontiacartists.com. The featured artists are Marcio Melo, Carol Howard-Killoran, Valerie Bridgeman, Janis Schock Pul-

ley, Kay Ranger, Clement Hoeck, Larry Evans, Chantal Auger, Claudette Spence, Linda Bergeron Baril, Geraldine Classen, and Nancy Dagenais Elliott.

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waterfront

15 SENIOR CRES. MINK LAKE 80 BARTLE LANE

WATERFRONT LOT

DAVID VINCENT Sales Representive Office 613-432-7562 Cell 613-401-2824 david@remaxrenfrew.com

Madawaska River waterfront lot ready for your dream home or cottage. 155 feet of waterfront 5 miles from Grifﬁth. Lot has been cleared and ready to build. Call David for info 613-401-2824. $75,000 + G.S.T.

Waterfront on the Ottawa River at an affordable price. This 3 bedroom cottage with large deck for entertaining or relaxing on waterfront has to be seen. Book an appointment with David 613-401-2824. $115,000. MLS #755563

Situated in a quiet setting steps away from Whitetail Golf Club and even closer to Mink Lake this home with Central A/C, large covered porch, and a newer storage shed has everything you need. Do not miss out on this. $79,900 . Call David to view. 613-401-2824. MLS#758591

71 CLOST LANE Enjoy this completely ﬁnished and well maintained 3 bedroom home with over 6 acres of property. A dock on the banks of Centennial Lake gives access to an incredible body of water. This home and property will impress you. Call David to view 613-401-2824. $249,900. MLS#755908

531 MOORE ST This 2 bedroom home is at the end of a cul-de-sac and private. A newer furnace and wiring. This home needs ﬁnishing and is priced accordingly. Steps away from Victoria Hospital. Call David 613-401-2824. $96,000. MLS#757098

PETER VINCENT

330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew K7V 1N3

Cell 613-432-0319

432-7562 • www.remaxrenfrew.com AT GRE E U VAL

T JUS D E LIST

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1400 GOSHEN ROAD

129 CARSWELL AVE

AFFORDABLE THREE BEDROOM Asking $129,900. 79 Mutual Ave. Quiet location, spacious interior, 215 ft deep lot, new gas furnace 2007, newer windows, 200 amp service. MLS #759365

MANICURED GROUNDS Horton Twp. Extensive landscaping has provided a backyard retreat, well maintained home with two baths. MLS# 755440.

PERFECT FAMILY RETREAT Enjoy this summer at the river only minutes from town. Three bedrooms, good shoreline, miles of river to explore. MLS#756449

A VERY INVITING HOME With a dream kitchen, two bedrooms, 1.5 baths, central air, newer windows, newer roof and recently sided. MLS# 757428

EDGE OF TOWN LOT At the foot of Thompson Hill in Horton Twp. ½ acre lot, perfect location to build your dream home. Call Peter @ 433-0319 MLS#748648

AFFORDABLE FAMILY LIVING Need more living

space, look no further, 3 B.R., ﬁnished basement, eatin kitchen, great location. MLS# 755565

OPEN HOUSE

92 BONNECHERE ST SUN., JUNE 6, 2 - 4 p.m. MLS#745226

15 SENIORS CRES. Asking $79,900, Bright and tastefully decorated interior, 2006 mobile home with a large covered porch and detached workshop. MLS# 758591

80 BARTLE LANE Only $115,000 for this well maintained cottage on the Ottawa River, three bedrooms, great views and 100 ft of waterfront, on leased land. Majority of contents included. MLS# 755563

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T JUS D E T LIS

CENTENNIAL LAKE ACCESS 71 Clost Lane, Well constructed raised bungalow with over 6 acres of land. Spacious interior Detached garage. MLS# 755908

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

88 ACRE FARM Solid brick home, guest cottage, with several good outbuildings and riding ring. MLS#749765

P RE RICE DU CE D

A FIRST CLASS HOME Well cared for home in family oriented location, with four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, ﬁnished basement, attached garage, oversized yard. MLS #746108

EXCEPTIONAL HOME 493 Barr St, Upgrades throughout this three storey home. Four bedrooms including 3rd ﬂoor master with 3 pc ensuite fenced rear yard, upgraded wiring, plumbing. MLS# 741710

GREAT VALUE. GREAT HOME

Quality constructed brick bungalow, paved drive, double car garage, minutes from town. MLS# 753276.

CENTENNIAL LAKE RD 4.5 acre lot ready for building, close to water access. MLS# 743026

LANARK RD Only $19,900 for this building lot minutes from Calabogie. MLS #752824

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COMMUNITY Skin cancer screening June 28

NEW SPRING LOOK FOR LOCKS OF LOVE This past April, six-year-old Terryn Riopelle donned a new spring look, and helped cancer survivors at the same time. Terryn had 12 inches cut off her hair April 16 to donate to the cancer program, Locks of Love. Photos courtesy Tonya Riopelle

Open House Guide Your key to must-see homes in the area!

SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. 35 Bruce St. Eganville HOST: Sheri Cobus, Sales Rep. Royal LePage O’Neil Realty Real Estate Brokerage 613-432-8122 613-432-1947

SAT., JUNE 6, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. 447 Mayhew HOST: Patti Reid, Sales Rep. Century 21 Eady Realty Inc. Brokerage

SUN., JUNE 6, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. 97 Mutual Avenue, Renfrew HOST: Nicole Laframboise, Sales Rep. Detail Realty Inc., Brokerage (613) 686-6336 613-433-3738

SUN., JUNE 5, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. 17 Buscomb Lane, Calabogie HOST: Patti Reid, Sales Rep. Century 21 Eady Realty Inc. Brokerage

www.GetDetails.ca

(613) 432-2100 613-401-0197

SUN., JUNE 6, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. 92 Bonnechere St HOST: Peter Vincent, Broker ReMax Metro City Realty Ltd. (Renfrew) Brokerage 613-432-7562 613-432-0319

SUN., JUNE 6, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. 1125 Fraser Rd. HOST: Dennis Yakaback, Broker Century 21 Eady Realty Inc. Brokerage

(613) 432-2100 613-401-0197

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Six years after its inception, the free skin cancer screening clinic in memory of former Renfrew councillor and community activist Lois LeClaire continues its life-saving mission. Call Diana Wakely at 613-433-3635 to book an appointment at the Monday, June 28 clinic from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the medical professional building at 510 Albert St. in Renfrew. You must have a valid SE health card and h U O e 6mt . be an Ontario H resident to parN y J u n4 p . E ticipate. OSPu n d a. m . People who do p 2 not have a family physician are especially encouraged to attend the clinic by Drs. Steven Radke, Andrea Dipaolo and Allison Clarke. Before she lost her battle with melano97 MUTUAL AVENUE, RENFREW ma, LeClaire Well maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home on quiet street. New updates include: kitchen, natural promoted early detection as key gas furnace, and re-pointed foundation. Extra large lot stretching 226 feet deep is perfect to build a to surviving garage or give the kids room to run. Sunny backyard patio with herb garden. BONUS private family the deadly dis- room on lower level can have many uses including a children’s playroom or home office. ease. Her goal was to make For more information, or to book a showing contact: people aware of the dangers of Nicole Laframboise, overexposure to Sales Representative the sun and tanning beds, and Details Realty Inc., Brokerage the importance Office: 613-686-6336 of being alert Renfrew: 613-433-3738 to skin changes www.GetDetails.ca such as growths or blemishes. Not intended to solicit those currently under contract. It is important for people to cover up or use sunscreen. People are born with natural defenses against harmful UV Valley Wide Real rays, but they Estate Brokerage deplete over a 73 Plaunt Street, Renfrew Teri Leech, Sales Rep. Lisa Dunbar, Sales Rep. lifetime, and (cell) 613-433-6994 613-433-3626 (cell) 613-633-0062 once they are gone you cannot get them back. Children acGREAT GREAT VALUE quire 50-80 per VALUE cent of their exposure before they are 18, so the time to start the UV protection is when $229,900 $139,900 they are little. If you get a 146 ELK ST., RENFREW 50 LOCHIEL STREET, RENFREW End unit with main floor laundry, finished basement, This charming 3 bedroom home has original moldings bad burn becentral air, and fully fenced yard. MLS#750606. Call a large fenced yard. A perfect starter home. Call Teri. fore the age of Lisa. MLS #749729 10, you have a 50 per cent increased chance of getting skin cancer. Statistics show that most skin cancers are found $345,000 in people be$225,000 tween the ages 155 NEILSON ST, BRAESIDE of 20 and 35. 218 OAK ST., EGANVILLE Magnificent home on Ottawa River. Great value! 5 - With files by Lovely 2 bedrm bungalow with main floor laundry, finished bdrms, 3 1/2 bathrms, hardwood floors, new gas basement and attached garage on landscaped lot with furnace. Garage/Workshop, insulated and heated. John Carter beautiful view of surrounding area. MLS#754747. Call Lisa. mls#717749 Call Teri

Sat., JUNE 5, 2 - 4 P.M. 13 Hume St. Beachburg HOST: Helen Vincent Broker of Record/Owner ReMax Metro City Realty Ltd. (Renfrew) Brokerage 613-432-7562 613-432-3711

(613) 432-2100 613-432-0041

SUN., JUNE 6, 2 - 4 P.M. 168 Francis St. HOST: Jen Spratt, Broker Coldwell Banker Valley Wide Real Estate Brokerage 613-623-7303 613-623-4840

For more information on these and other listings, please check out the regular real estate ads in this edition

Community Calendar items must be submitted by noon Friday, the week preceding publication.

com or call 613-432-4873, ext. 1253.

SATURDAY, JUNE 5

FRIDAY, JUNE 4

JUNE 4 AND 5 Bonnechere Manor Open House 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take a guided tour of the building plans and future location of the auditorium. Local vendors will sell products and donate a portion of their proceeds to the campaign. BBQ lunch and children’s activities. The women’s auxiliary white elephant, bake and craft sale is Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit www.BonnechereManorFoundation.

• Northern Lights Seniors’ Group four-hand euchre 7 p.m. at the Denbigh-Griffith Lions Hall in Griffith. Prizes, refreshments, snacks available. • The Groves Park Lodge Social Committee is hosting a Trivia Night at 7 p.m. at Groves Park Lodge Gem Hall. Teams of six $10 per person or $60 per team. Doors open at 6 p.m. For pre- team registration call 613-432-5823. Late lunch, great prizes, and fun.

• Annual fundraising barbecue for the Renfrew Rotary Club at M&M Meats Shops 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Beachburg Home and Garden Tour 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The six local homes and gardens featured range from new constructions to a renovated century home. Proceeds to the Accessibility Fund at St. Andrew’s United Church, Beachburg. Tickets are $10 each. 582-3548 or 582-3424.

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RENFREW COUNTY ROSS PEEVER

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

Sales Representative Res.

613-432-5394

330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew K7V 1N3

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432-7562

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164 ES ACR

221 CROSS AVE. 284 THOMPSON AVE.

935 BULGER RD. TWP. WILBERFORCE Raised Bungalow. Eat-in Kitchen, DR, LR, 3 Bedrooms, 1-4pc Bath, Full basement with 1 3pc Bath, rec room, Laundry room, several out buildings, approx 80 acres cleared, rest mixed bush, great hobby farm, call Ross for details. 433-1133

1385 STORYLAND RD. NEW RAISED BUNGALOW Open concept, has all new appliances, DR, LR, 3 BR, with walk in closet. 1 5pc bath, full basement, Oil heat, drilled well, septic. Call Ross 433-1133 to view.

Totally renovated two storey home. Remodelled Kitchen, L.R., Family Room, 1 - 4pc bath, second floor has 3 BDRs with New 1-3 pc bath, Re-insulated, Re-wired, Forced Air Oil, 1 Car detached garage which is fully insulated. Metal Shed on property. Call Ross 433-1133

Completely renovated “TRY “TRY THIS ON” ON” — Newer kit. cupboards, counter top, flooring, LR totally refurbished. Sec. fl. 3 BDRs, 1 - 4 pc. bath. All new windows, doors, FA gas, central air, central vac. Newer 1 car detached garage, 200 amp, newer storage shed, newer paved drive, beautifully landscaped. Nothing to do. Asking

$174,900. Call Ross 433-1133.

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711 RAGLAN ST. S. Large kit., LR, 1 BDR, 1 - 4 pc. bath. 2nd floor consists of 2 BDRs, rec. room, 1 - 2 pc. One BDR, plus laundry room located in basement. 1 car attached garage. Large lot. Call Ross 433-1133.

624 INGLIS RD. Want to live in the country for under $160,000? Check this out! Kit, L.R., 2 BDR, 1-4pc bath, full basement, new F.A. oil, plus separate F.A. wood furnace, lot 177’x 276’. Note: cost to live here is minimum. Call Ross 433-1133

RAGLAN ST. S. INCOME, INCOME, INCOME — 4 apartments upstairs, 3 incomes downstairs. All updated, re-wiring, roof. Property goes street to street. Call Ross 433-1133 for details.

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1032A MARY ST. DOUGLAS 1.5 storey home with addition Kit, L.R., 1 BDR, 1-3 pc bath on main floor. 3 BDR, 1-4pc bath on second floor. Full unfinished basement, drilled well, holding tank for septic. Asking $79,900. Call Ross 433-1133

TRIPLEX

36 KNOX TERRACE, EGANVILLE 511 NEW STREET 4 FRANKLIN ST. HYNDFORD Great starter home, with large kit, L.R., 3 BDR, 1-4 pc bath, steel roof, mudroom, home remodelled, outdoor steel shed, 12’x16’ with power. Asking $135,500. Call Ross 433-1133

1.5 Storey Home, Kit, Separate DR, LR with hardwood FL. Second Floor consists of 3 BDRs, 1-4pc bath, large front porch 7’x15’, F.A. Gas, Paved Drive, property backs onto park, close to centre town. Central air. Asking $139,900. Host Ross 433-1133

RECREATIONAL FARM 180 acres, 150 acres, 20 acre pond, House 5 years old with 2 car attached garage; 4 year old shed & totally insulated, several older outbuildings, plus cabin in state of repair. No Hydro. Call Ross for details. Asking $289,000. Note NO GST.

Apt 1 includes Kit, LR, 2 BDRs, 1-3 pc bath. Rent $650/month plus Heat + Hydro. Apt 2 includes Kit, LR, 2 BDRs, 1-4 pc bath. Rent $650/month plus Heat + Hydro. Vendor pays Half Heat in Apt 1 & Apt 2. Apt 3 includes Kit, LR, 2 BDRs, 1- 4 Pc Bath. Rent $600/month plus Heat + Hydro. Large Lot Asking $139,900. Call Ross for Details 433.1133.

NEW ACREAGE LISTINGS 314 ACRES

46 ACRES

Approximately 700 ± of Road frontage on old Hwy 17. Mostly Bush. Mixture of soft wood and hard wood. Located near Springtown. Holiday creek runs through back of property. Approx. 5 acres cleared land Approximately 15 to 20 acres of open fields, several very good building lots on property, probably could be on front of property, Asking $150,000. Call Ross for Details 433-1133. severed. Asking $259,000.

50 ACRES

6 ACRES 6 acres on Grist Mill Rd. Small pond on property. Asking $59,900

BUILDING LOT 85’X194’ Lauraine Cres, with water access to Hurd’s Lake. Call Ross for Details 433-1133

390470

Renovations, Additions, Custom Building

1228 Perraut Rd., Eganville. 20 acres of bush at front of property with small cabin, 30 acres of fields from centre to back of property. Asking $59,900. Call Ross for Details 433-1133.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Tom Schmidt Construction

Phone 432-3655 BUSINESSES & SERVICES Fax 432-6689 Adam Kasprzak Surveying Ltd. ONTARIO LAND SURVEYORS

SCOTT PHILLIPS

ALLAN PHILLIPS

RES. (613) 433-9989

ADAM KASPRZAK, B.Sc., O.L.S.

RES. (613) 432-4625

PHILLIPS ELECTRIC

113 Argyle St. S., P.O. Box 633, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 4E7 Telephone: (613) 432-3048 1-800-363-5417 Fax: (613) 432-7252 e-mail: akols@on.aibn.com

Taxation: • Personal • Corporate • Farm • Estate

Fully Insured

Fully Licensed & Insured • Workmanship Guaranteed Over 25 years Experience

Tim Schmidt, Builder Peter Prince, Developer Peter Vincent, Sales

613-433-0283 613-432-1763 613-432-0319

Alex (613) 649-8222

INDOOR OUTDOOR

STORAGE

Boats/RVs - Easy Access

Starting at $20 /month 570 Barnet Blvd. 613 432-0790

Free Estimates

TRANSMISSIONS

Building for Horizon Custom Homes. All aspects of interior & exterior ﬁnishing available

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS

Professional Services: • Accounting and Bookkeeping • Auditing • Financial Statement--Preparation • Management Advisory Services

G LAN EXCAVATING

CARPENTRY

MacKILLICAN & ASSOCIATES 14 Madawaska St. Arnprior, Ontario, K7S 1R7 Tel. (613) 623-7926 Fax. (613) 623-7927

LE Y VADL SCAPIN

www.ValleyExcavation.com

ECRA 7000869

ACCOUNTANTS

STORAGE

• Foundation Repair • Septic Installation and Repair • Interlock • Armour Stone • Lot Clearing • Basements • Dump Truck • Driveways • Demolition

LICENSED ELECTRICIANS FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS

* Land Surveying * Construction Layout * Blue Printing * Drafting & CAD Services * Severance Applications

252 Raglan St. S. Renfrew, Ontario, K7V 4A6 Tel. (613) 432-3664, 432-2104 Fax. (613) 432-8424

LANDSCAPING

ELECTRICIANS

SURVEYING

TELEPHONE REPAIR Do you Need Phone Jacks, Phone Repairs, Computer Jack Hook Ups or Installations at Affordable Prices?

COMPARE!

531 WHELAN RD., RR. 4, RENFREW Complete Transmission Overhaul G Domestic & Imports G Towing G

Ove r1 Exp 5 Year erie s nce

Call Rick Robinson Home 613-646-9948 Cell 613-432-0465

GLEN CARDIFF owner

316880

and good old-fashioned cash.

613-432-9480

293506

P.O. Box 185, Cobden, Ontario K0J 1K0

CONSTRUCTION

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

GENERAL REPAIRS

CONSTRUCTION

Hansma-Beimers Construction Ltd.

Fulcher’s EST. 1975

Albert's General Repairs

Pallen & SonS J. CONSTRUCTION

BUILDING CONTRACTORS Quality Custom Homes • R2000 HOMES • ADDITIONS • RENOVATING • SIDING

– FREE ESTIMATES — HUDAC REGISTERED — R.R. 1, Cobden (Ontario)

646-2330

Septic Systems • • • • 196493

Excavation Rock Walls Lot Clearing Driveways

• • • •

Aggregates Screened Topsoil Equipment Rental Floating

613-649-2716

• Basement Leaks • Drywall & Studs • Sanding & Insulation • Epoxy Injection • Foundation Repairs • Caulking & Decks • Bathroom Renovations • Parging • And All General Repairs

• Custom Homes • Commercial Applications • Renovations & Additions

371801

613-433-1305 Cell 613-432-3537

Fax

ACCOUNTANTS

WINDOWS, DOORS, RENOVATIONS SIDING, SOFFIT, DRYWALL CUSTOM HOMES & ADDITIONS Karl MacDonald Ph: 613-432-7046 Cell: 613-433-1577

557 Stones Lake Rd. Calabogie

Home # 613-752-1567

Fax:

CARPENTRY

613-432-9330

• • • • •

368138

SEPTIC TANK PUMPING

MacGregor CONCRETE PRODUCTS (BEACHBURG) LIMITEDSEPTIC TANK PUMPING Serving Ontario & Quebec Since 1975

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL DAVE OR STEPHANIE

613-432-8153 45 Renfrew Ave. E. Renfrew, Ontario K7V 4A3 e-mail: fkcas@renfrew.net

613-432-3655

Carpentry

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

nature’s outlook carpentry

• POURED CONCRETE FOUNDATONS • CONCRETE FLOORS • PRECAST CONCRETE STEPS

BEACHBURG

1-800-267-0118

613-582-3459

www.macgregorconcrete.com

(613) 646-9696

LANDSCAPING

PAVING

THIS SPOT IS RESERVED FOR YOU . . .

Accounting, Auditing and Assurance Services Tax Planning — Personal and Corporate Tax Return Preparation Bookkeeping and Payroll Services Management Advisory Services

• RENOVATIONS • GARAGES • TRIM •FLOORING • BATHROOMS

• SEPTIC TANK PUMPING YEAR ROUND • READY MIX CONCRETE • WELL TILE

Drawings & Permits take Time! Plan Plan now now for for Summer! spring! 613-836-9031 OTTAWA VALLEY

311243

376858

SAND & GRAVEL

RESERVED FOR YOU

Rocksand Aggregates

THIS SPOT IS RESERVED FOR YOU . . .

Dump Truck & Water Truck Rentals

Landscaping &

Fencing

SAND RIVERSTONE FILL PITRUN 613-432-2369 RENFREW 613-433-7988

383948

369373 June 3

(613) 432-0881 (613) 432-1484

RESERVED FOR YOU

MacDONALD GLASS PLUS

GENERAL REPAIRS TO: Cars, Trucks, ATV's, Boats, Motorcycles (Harley Davidson), Chain Saws, Small Engines

• Siding Soffit & Facia • Roofing & Eavestrough • Porches & Decks

For FREE ESTIMATES Call

CONSTRUCTION

GENERAL REPAIRS

Cell # 613-323-1567

Specializing in

For further information call Dave or Stephanie 329810

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613-432-3655

• BBQ hamsteak supper at Renfrew Presbyterian Church, 460 Raglan St. from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Adults $10; five to 12 years old $5; under five years old free. Take-out and delivery available. Tickets at Aikenhead’s Drug Store, by calling the church office mornings 613-432-5452, or at the door.

SUNDAY, JUNE 6 • Virtual Golf Sense of Power United Way fundraiser 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Mulli-

Canteen on ground. Horses have to weigh in by noon; scales on grounds. For info call Sue 433-9050. • Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides provides Dog Guides at no cost to Canadians with disabilities. The Purina Walk for Dog Guides helps to raise funds for Dog Guides and this year the event is celebrating its 25th anniversary. For information on the Renfrew walk visit www.purinawalkfordogguides.com. • June Valley Singles Lunch at 12:30 p.m. at The Thruway Restaurant, Highway 7 in

Carleton Place (beside Tim Horton’s). Faye 613-256-8117; Johanna 613-432-7622.

SUNDAY, JUNE 13 • St. George’s Anglican Church, Portagedu-Fort turkey supper 3 to 6 p.m. Adults $12; five to 12 years $6; under five free. • Arnprior and District Humane Society walk-a-thon at Robert Simpson Park, Arnprior. Registration 11a.m. Rain or shine. Music, entertainment, BBQ, prizes. Pledge forms at Didak Drive. Pet Valu Arnprior and Renfrew; www.arnpriorhumanesociety.ca; call 613-623-0916.

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SATURDAY, JUNE5

gan’s Den, Calabogie. $10 for five shots. Real clubs and balls, longest driver and closest to the pin contests for men and women, proceeds to health and human services in Renfrew County. 613-7522882 or www.PerfectGolf.ca. • Renfrew Calvary Pentecostal Church 10 a.m. special gospel music by Crimson River Ministry Group. • DACA 29th annual horse pull starts at 10 a.m. with the light pony pull, then heavy. 12 noon light, ladies, then heavy class. $7 at the gate; 12 and under free.

Phone 432-3655 BUSINESSES & SERVICES Fax 432-6689 GENERAL CONTRACTOR CONSTRUCTING VALUE BUILDING TRUST Specializing in Decks, Fencing & General Renovations 35 Munroe Ave E, Renfrew www.taylorcga.com

613.432.9002

Workmanship Guaranteed

David Shore 613-433-9090

LANDSCAPING

ROOFING

Meilleur Landscaping • TREE TRIMMING • CUT OR REMOVAL • STONE DECKS AND STEPS • INTERLOCKING STONE DRIVEWAYS, WALKS, PATIOS • SEEDING AND SODDING • RETAINING WALLS - STONE OR WOOD • GARDEN WALLS - DECORATIVE STONE • PROFESSIONAL INSTALLERS OF CHAIN LINK & WOOD FENCING • BOBCAT RENTAL • PARKING LOT SWEEPING

CALL PATRICK FARRELL FULLY INSURED

REGISTERED & LICENSED

371954 Apr1

FREE ESTIMATES

613-432-1997

HEADRICK

SLINGING

"For slinall your needging s"

SAND & GRAVEL

SPRING DECK OR FENCE SPECIAL $100 OFF

Income Tax Preparation & Planning (Personal, Corporate & Estate) !CCOUNTING s "OOKKEEPING s 0AYROLL s 3MALL "USINESS !DVISORY 3ERVICES

613-649-0029

CONSTRUCTION

STONE SLINGING

ROOFING

SAND & GRAVEL

MASONRY REPAIRS

BARR’S SAND & GRAVEL

CLAUS ARP

TOM Seamless Eavestrough

Soffit & Fascia

Fully insured

home: 613 432-2630 cell: 613-312-7570 374675

Calabogie, ON Phone 613-752-0408 Cell: 613-312-5366

613-433-2608 613-646-7295

DOUGLAS, ONTARIO

"FREE ESTIMATES"

(Cell)

2273 Johnston Rd, Renfrew Jamie Headrick, Operator

(613) 649-2732

Masonry Chimney Repair and Masonry Repair

• SEPTIC SYSTEMS • DIGGING FOUNDATIONS • ROAD BUILDING • DEMOLITION • DITCHING • STUMP REMOVAL • THREE EXCAVATORS • BULLDOZER • BACKHOE • DUMP TRUCKS • FLOATING • SCREENED TOPSOIL

MODERN EQUIPMENT, EXPERIENCED OPERATORS FOR ALL YOUR EXCAVATION AND AGGREGATE NEEDS AT COMPETITIVE PRICES 196493

PAVING

CONTRACTING

Call

613-432-5744 AWNINGS & SUNROOMS 73 Plaunt Street, Renfrew rhcartman@xplornet.com 613-432-5242

Greater Ottawa Area Paving Driveways, Sidewalks, Parking Lots and Patch Repair COMPETITIVE RATES AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

Residential Rooﬁng

Rolltec Awnings and Sunspace Sunrooms Let us help you with the right selection and installation

Free Estimates Call Bill Prahl Toll Free

Gary Charter, Sales Representative

1-888-433-9222 381166

1-613-333-9222

371957 Apr22

NOLAN Excavating

1OB

613-649-2888

386418

RENOVATIONS

STEVE GILLAN RENOVATIONS Renovations Siding Flooring Sofﬁt & Fascia

Decks Painting Windows & Doors Additions

Quality Work • Affordable Rates Fully Insured

STEVE: 613-432-0312

371963 June 3

GOA PAVING

(613) 432-2688 BEST ALIGNMENTS IN THE VALLEY

613-432-0191 • 1 TON DUMP TRUCK • HYDRAULIC THUMB • HYDRO TRENCHING • FOUNDATION REPAIR • DRAINAGE TILE • STUMP REMOVAL • FLOATING

MOVING & RENOVATIONS

www.goapaving.com

www.rhcartman.ca

AUTOMOTIVE MAINTENANCE

EXCAVATING

MOVING

366932

378767

390825

Call: 613-432-5978 or 613-432-0526 (Cell)

GREATER OTTAWA AREA

MINI EXCAVATING

389895

SUSPENSION, BRAKES, EXHAUST AIR CONDITIONING ELECTRICAL DIAGNOSTICS GENERAL REPAIRS SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SAFETY INSPECTIONS

227 ELLIOTT CRESCENT, R.R. 3 RENFREW — JUST OFF HWY. 60

Mercury Mercur y

392212

DUMP RENTALS

H A S B I N S

ROLL OFF CONTAINER DUMP BIN RENTALS 1-800-450-8090 184 Augsburg Rd., Eganville hasbins.johncharlebois@gmail.com website: www.hasbins.webs.com

390302

ACCOUNTANT

PAVING

The Renfrew

49 Portage Road Petawawa, Ontario K8H 2W8

Serving the community since 1871

Whatever you need done, you’ll find the solutions right here!

Phone 432-3655 Fax 432-6689

CONSTRUCTION INC.

Bus: 613-687-8154 ext 239 Cell: 613-312-5005 Fax: 613-687-5294 Toll Free: 1-888-251-8184

KENT O'BRIEN Estimating and Sales kentobrien@handhconstruction.ca

389402

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• Cultural day of entertainment, Bonnechere Museum, Eganville. At 11 a.m. the Bonnechere Warblers will share contemporary hymns and songs of summer. Ray Chapeskie’s violin tunes as well. • Quilt Show 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 12 noon to 4 p.m. Sunday at the MaTe-Way Activity Centre in Renfrew. Large display of quilts, demonstrations, raffles, tea room, merchants mall. Admission $5.

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“Your Community Ford Dealer”

McALLISTER FORD JUNE SPECIALS

Quality Pre-Owned Priced to Sell!

ALL PRICES INCLUDE FEES, ONLY TAXES EXTRA

Compare and Save at McAllister Ford 2009 FORD ESCAPE XLT V6

2009 PONTIAC VIBE 2.4L 4cyl. A/C, tinted windows, pw windows, pw locks, tilt steering, remote/ keyless entry, CD player $

16,900

Priced to Sell! STOCK # P1919

Priced to Sell! STOCK # P1935

18,954

23,995

AWD, 4x4, A/C, tinted windows, power windows, fog lamps, roof racks

AWD, 4x4, A/C, cruise, pw windows, rear spoiler, security features, fog lamps, cd changer.

Priced to Sell!

4x4, A/C, tinted windows, pw windows, pw locks, leather seats, heated seats, reverse sensors, towing package, running boards, bed liner

Priced to Sell! STOCK # A2830A

29,999

STOCK # P1921A

24,999

STOCK # P1945

34,995

2007 FORD FUSION SE

2007 FORD FOCUS SE

2007 FORD ESCAPE XLT V6

A/C, Cruise, tinted windows, pw windows, leather seats, rear spoiler, fog lamps

A/C, alloy wheels, tinted windows, security features, remote/keyless entry, cd player

AWD, A/C, cruise, tinted windows, pw windows, pw seats, sunroof, roof racks, running boards

Priced to Sell! STOCK # A2847A

12,995

Just In!

STOCK # P1845

Must See!!! STOCK # P1924

24,995

Priced to Sell! STOCK # A2835A

2006 FORD FREESTYLE SEL

2006 FORD F-150 SUPERCAB 4x4, A/C, tinted windows, pw windows, pw locks, leather seats, heated seats, towing package, bed liner

8,895

Only 80k kms, pw, pl, pm, cd, ac, fit the whole family. Clean vehicle

Just In! Priced to Sell! STOCK # P1926

9,995

13,999

A/C, cruise, towing package, running boards

Priced to Sell! STOCK # P1941B

Priced to Sell! STOCK # P1547

6,995

18,299

2009 FORD ESCAPE XLT Just off lease, compare and save, only 48k km, pw, pl, sync hands free system, 4 cylinder, Fuel Saver!

Priced to Sell! STOCK # P1954

SuperCrew 4x4, A/C, tinted windows, pw windows, cd player, running boards, bed liner

Priced to Sell! STOCK #A2844A

19,995

Priced to Sell! STOCK # P1959A

Priced to Sell! STOCK # A2814A

7,999

18,254

11,495

2006 FORD RANGER FX4 4X4, low kms, auto, 4.0L , AC

Priced to Sell! STOCK # P1892A $

14,754

2006 FORD EXPEDITION XLT 4X4

2004 FORD FREESTAR SE

A/C, tinted windows, pw windows, pw locks, pw mirrors, reverse sensors, roof racks.

2008 FORD RANGER SPORT Ext cab, A/C, Security Features, Fog Lamps, Cd player, Bed liner

2006 FORD F-150 XLT

2004 FORD FREESTAR SPORT

A/C, tinted windows, pw windows, pw mirrors, fog lamps, cd players, rear A/C, roof racks

21,999

2008 FORD F-150 XLT SUPERCAB

What a truck... clean, only 75k km, ready to go, pw, pl, blue, chrome running boards

Priced to Sell!

STOCK # P1923

2008 FORD F350 XLT 4X4 SUPERCAB DIESEL!!

2006 FORD F-250 SUPERCREW

2009 FORD ESCAPE XLT Leather, only 47k kms, auto, pw, pl, AC, 4 cyl. Great on fuel

2009 FORD FUSION SEL V6

A/C, tinted windows, pw windows, leather seats, heated seats, sunroof, fog lamps, reverse sensors, roof racks, towing package, running boards.

Priced to Sell!

STOCK # A2817A

20,999

McAllister Sales and Service

Arnprior 613-623-7344

Renfrew 613-433-8290

** ONLY ADDITIONAL COSTS ARE LICENCING & TAXES ***AT LEAST ONE AT ADVERTISED PRICE MAY BE PREVIOUS DAILY RENTALS.

392130

STOCK # P1955A

AWD, 4x4, A/C, tinted windows, pw windows, pw mirrors, heated mirrors, leather seats, heated seats, loaded.

2010 FORD ESCAPE XLT V6