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WOMAN FLEES FIRE THROUGH BASEMENT WINDOW

Thursday, July 22, 2010 • 64 pages

Rawn dies after saving man on river Horton and area mourns loss of community-minded man STEVE NEWMAN

A Burnstown woman escaped an early morning fire in her home Monday by crawling out a basement window. Her Burnstown Road home in the village received significant damage.

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Members of the Horton community are mourning the loss of Larry Rawn, who died Thursday evening in a drowning accident.

Friends say he and a woman from the area both rushed to help a swimmer who was in trouble on the Bonnechere River, just south of Golden Lake.

Unfortunately, the two rescuers got caught up in an undertow and by the time the woman got Rawn to shore, efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful.

A big man with a big heart was how many described him.

“He might have looked rough, but he was just a gentle giant,” said close friend Valerie Miller who has known him since he moved to Castleford about 20 years ago. “He had a heart of gold.

“This has hit me as hard as if he was my brother. He was like a brother.”

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GIANT HOGWEED CAUSES BIG STIR Jeff Muzzi has received over 100 phone calls from Renfrew County residents who think they’ve spotted giant hogweed plants growing in the area, but only three claims have turned out to be legitimate.

The third was confirmed last week in White Lake.

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‘ALL SHOOK UP’ The ‘50s and ‘60s Rock Rock’N & Roll’N Festival came to Renfrew’s downtown last Saturday (July 17). One of the most popular acts was Dan Burgess, the Elvis Presley tribute artist. Burgess was kept busy signing autographs after performing. During his second of three acts, Louise Duval of Kinburn hung a wreath of flowers around his neck as a token of thanks. Mercury photo by Steve Newman

Norm Lemke has just retired after a distinguished career in municipal politics. Now he’s looking to spearhead success on the medical front.

The recently-retired chief administrative officer of Renfrew County was introduced July 14 as the Renfrew and Area Health Services Village Board’s new business development officer.

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Woman escapes fire JOHN CARTER john.carter@metroland.com

A Burnstown woman escaped an early morning fire in her home Monday by crawling out a basement window.

Her Burnstown Road home in the village, about halfway up the hill toward Renfrew, received significant damage in the blaze.

The woman, who was home alone at the time of the fire, was taken to hospital as a precaution.

McNab-Braeside fire chief Rob Dodge reported the fire department received the call at about 4:30 a.m. to a home at 1745 Burnstown Rd. The woman smelled smoke, escaped through a back window and called 911 from a neighbour’s home, he said.

Dodge said when firefighters arrived there were flames in an upstairs bedroom and smoke coming from the home’s windows, vents and cracks in the wall. They managed to limit the direct fire damage to a computer room and the bedroom above it in the front of the house, he said. However, there was smoke and heat damage throughout the rest of the home, he added.

Dodge said the fire burned out the floor between the two rooms. He has called in an electrical inspector, as he suspects the cause of the fire might be wiring related. A cat was still missing Monday morning, but firefighters are hopeful it escaped and is in hiding outside.

Crews from all three McNab-Braeside fire stations attended along with police officers, ambulance paramedics and hydro workers.

Burnstown Road was closed for a time to make it easier to fight the blaze. The fire department used the dry hydrant at the Burnstown Beach for water and managed to quell the flames with one tankerload. The fire department stayed on scene until mid-morning to ensure no hot spots reignited.

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Continued from front The 57-year-old Rawn was one of the chief organizers behind the annual Castleford ice fishing derby. He had helped turn the event into a huge success, with proceeds going to such causes as Horton fire department and Castleford Union Cemetery restoration.

Rawn, who worked with Miller on various community causes, was about to join Horton Township’s recreation committee.

“He loved his community and he loved his neighbours,” said Miller. “And he was a leader down here.

“He kept in touch with all his neighbours, and not many people do that these days. People don’t visit their neighbours these days, but Larry Rawn did.”

Another close friend, and fellow organizer of the derby, was Don Storie.

“He gave so much to the community,” said Storie. “He was just a pillar of the community.

Lots of people went to Larry for help, and if he

Larry Rawn couldn’t help he’d find someone who could.”

Storie was shaken by the news, with a phone call about 10 o’clock that night, especially since he had been up in the Golden Lake area with Rawn up until about 7 p.m. where Rawn was spending time with one of his grandchildren, Taylor.

Rawn, who worked at Sandvik in Arnprior, is survived by wife Ann, children Kenny, Terry, Ron and Angela, grandchildren, nieces, nephew, other family members and many friends.

The wake was Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Pilon Family Funeral Home in Arnprior. The funeral was at the Horton Community Centre Tuesday morning. Rev. Brian Barr presided.

CORRECTION

No full-time kindergarten until September 2011

An article in the July 15 Renfrew Mercury mistakenly reported that there will be full-day kindergarten at Admaston Public School this fall.

The actual change will occur in September 2011 when the rural school joins

about 600 other schools, from every school board in Ontario, to offer the fullday kindergarten program.

The Renfrew Mercury apologizes for any confusion or inconvenience caused by the error.

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Food for thought for local hospital recruitment STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

Critics say municipalities have just waved dollars and created an unlevel playing field while recruiting desperately-needed family doctors.

Others, like Hastings County, say the extreme situation required extreme measures. Accordingly, Hastings spends up to $300,000 per year, but no more than $25,000 each year per physician, to lure family doctors to its rural communities.

Four years after initiating a familyphysician recruitment program in Hastings County, Hastings CAO Jim Pine says it’s the county’s most successful program.

After starting the program in 2006, Hastings County is preparing to sign its 12th doctor recruit this summer.

To share some of the strengths, lessons learned and failures of Hastings’ doctor recruitment program, Pine was the guest speaker for a 90-minute presentation July 14 before members of the Renfrew and Area Health Services Village Board and other interested parties. The latter included Renfrew Victoria Hospital CEO Randy Penney, community members and physician Steve Radke, who was recruited to Renfrew in 2005.

At the outset, Pine said Hastings County decided not to go after doctors working at hospitals, private practices or in group settings “but to pursue medical students: “We made a conscious decision not to get into the poaching game.”

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Hastings County CAO Jim Pine discusses the his county council’s successful apprach to doctor recruitment in its rural areas.

County councillors agreed in 2005 that they “needed to be bold about this.”

Bold meant money, lots of money in some people’s eyes, to lure medical students by offering $25,000 each of six successive years, to lower their debt load.

The annual debt load for medical students, estimated Pine, was about $36,000 a few years ago. Dr. Radke said that load has since risen.

Bridging the debt gap and putting a face to community members in Hastings have been two critical elements of Hastings’ program, said Pine.

“We’ve had enough interest in the program that we’ve actually turned down candidates,” said Pine.

“We have turned candidates for whom we didn’t think there was a long-term fit.

And that’s okay because you’re investing a lot of money and you want candidates (for the long haul).”

Recruits also had to be enrolled in a Canadian medical school or residency program.

Anyone who is successfully recruited to Hastings, emphasized Pine, must have face-to-face contact with county residents during one or more tours. Usually these tours occur on weekends when the doctor-to-be’s spouse or partner is also available.

In Hastings County’s case, no additional staff was hired to handle the doctor recruitment program. Instead, the major work has been handled by Pine and another staff member, John Nicholas.

The county also takes out insurance policies, to cover major medical situations and accidental death. The county pays these policies, at a cost of $700 to $1,400 per recruit per year, for 10 years.

The recruits can continue the policy, after 10 years, at their own expense.

Marketing, with a somewhat brash, aggressive approach, has also been critical to Hastings’ recruitment program, said Pine. For example, their promotional campaigns didn’t shy away from trumpeting an oversized $150,000 cheque, emblematic of the money each recruit would receive over six years.

There was some concern about potential backlash from local doctors already working in rural communities of Hastings County, but Pine said that didn’t happen. In fact, he says, they were largely supportive, partly because those incounty doctors were already overworked and knew the arrival of new doctors was a good thing.

Hastings County also stipulated that a focused approach with candidates was needed. In other words, no recruitment by county councillors and the possibility of mixed-messages being passed on.

Word of mouth has already helped, said Pine.

“It was getting those first candidates signed that turned things around for us,” he said, noting it led to signings of more than half of the ensuing recruits.

SOME OF HASTINGS’ RECRUITS Hastings’ first signee was James Larmer in June 2006. The first-year resident at Queen’s University is expected to start his Hastings County practice in July 2012.

Another signee was former physiotherapist Todd Gauthier, of Petawawa.

He signed in August 2006 and is scheduled to start work by October 2012. Another recruit, Sue Dullege, signed in November 2006 and began working out of Madoc this month.

“This offer has been tremendous,” said Dullege’s testimonial. “I’ve been able to graduate without a huge burden of debt.”

So far, the recruits have decided to practise in various rural communities within the county, such as Bancroft, Madoc, Marmora and Tweed.

Estimated marketing costs to continue Hastings’ doctor-recruitment program is estimated at $10,000 per year.

Despite the program’s success, Pine says there’s no time to complacency. It’s estimated that in five years the county will need at least 15 more family doctors in Hastings’ rural communities.

Renfrew and Douglas firms win Renfrew County contracts for hot-mix paving and more B.R. Fulton Construction Ltd. has been awarded the contract for hot-mix paving and related work on a 1.8-kilometre stretch of County Road 512 (Brudenell Road) in Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards Township.

The Renfrew firm’s tender was the lowest of seven. Its bid of $525,902 was less than $7,000 less than the runner-up bid by Walsh Contracting & Equipment Rentals Ltd. of Barry’s Bay. B.R. Fulton also won the bid to supply and place granular ‘A’ mix on County Road 71. Its bid of $87,818 was nearly $5,000 better than the second-lowest bid,

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Smaller contracts have been awarded to a pair of Douglas firms for supplying winter sand. The Cobden patrol yard contract of $6,221 was about $500 lower than Eastway Contracting of Pembroke.

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Former CAO to spearhead doctor recruitment Continued from front His main mandate, for now, is to lead the recruitment process for badly-needed family physicians in the area.

“Success is imminent,” said Lemke shortly after being introduced by board member and AdmastonBromley Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe, as the board’s business development officer.

Renfrew Mayor Sandi Heins, who is the health services board president, later called Lemke an excellent choice for the job.

She noted he has extensive contacts with different levels of government and his outgoing nature is a natural fit for the part-time contract.

“He’s a heck of a guy who gets things done,” she added.

The introduction of Lemke came shortly before Hastings County CAO Jim Pine spoke about his county’s successful rural family physician recruitment program. The lengthy July 14 presentation took place at the Admaston-Bromley municipal office.

Hastings’ program, which got underway in 2006, offers large financial incentives to recruits in exchange for commitments to practising family medicine for five years or more in the county.

Lemke. “Jim Pine has done a tremendous job in creating a program that has worked for them.

“Those elements may be successful here.” However, Lemke says the local recruitment strategy can’t shift into a higher gear until a detailed business plan is completed, possibly by the end of July.

Whatever approach is taken locally, Lemke says crucial elements are already in place, namely the committed support from the local hospital, businesses and municipalities.

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Board’s business development of“It’s important to look at best practices … but ficer. Mercury photo by Steve Newman there are a lot of best practices out there,” said

ley, Renfrew and Horton have each committed $25,000 to family doctor recruitment for each of the next four years.

Business commitments have yet to be announced.

“With that degree of commitment, nothing is impossible,” said Lemke.

“Success, lots of success,” is mostly what he says he’s after. “And all the components are there for success.”

While the focus is on finding doctors, Heins says recruitment will expand in coming years to recruit other healthcare expertise.

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OPINION LETTER

EDITORIAL

Eco-fee is really just a tax

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To the editor: You might notice on your next trip to the store an “Eco-Fee” added on to various items. This is not optional, this is now mandatory. Call it what you will, it is a tax.

Supposedly, this is to pay for recycling products and Stewardship Ontario will be setting up drop off points for various items (mine is 15 miles away from my home).

I have to ask, why is it on consumables such as laundry detergent? If I buy a bag of cement and use it in my yard, why should I have to pay Stewardship Ontario and extra $10 for recycling it?

They will have nothing to do with recycling it. I’m sure that cement will still be in my yard 50 years from now.

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he Champlain Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Network wants you to ‘Give Your Head A Shake.’ That’s the theme of a campaign urging residents to lower their sodium intake. The reasons why they should are obvious.

For starters, each year more than 2,400 residents in the Champlain Local Health Integrated Network (LHIN) region die of cardiovascular disease.

Statistics also indicate that 14 per cent of the Champlain region’s residents (147,785 people) have high blood pressure, or hypertension. Research also suggests that adults over 55 years old have a 90 per cent lifetime risk of developing high blood pressure.

The solution? Consume no more than 1,500 mg of sodium a day. The average Canadian diet now contains almost twice that amount– 3,100 mg of sodium a day. It’s estimated that reducing sodium by less than a teaspoon a day could decrease the prevalence of high blood pressure in Canada by 30 per cent.

This summer, shake your head. For the health of it.

any product is still up to the consumer so why are we being forced to give money to this non-governmental agency?

Ontario might be the first place in the world that’s now become an official Corporatocracy.

We now have a tax that, rather going to democratically-elected government accountable to the people, goes directly into the hands of corporations with no accountability to the public whatsoever.

I encourage you to go to the Stewardship Ontario’s website and read their board of directors.

We didn’t elect any of these corporate lobbyists so where do they get the authority to impose these mandatory taxes?

Maureen Anderson Amherstburg

LETTER

Many unanswered questions Ontario Power Authority rate review and Microfit

To the editor: An open letter to Premier Dalton McGuinty.

The recent announcement of your government’s proposed rate review by Ontario Power Authority (OPA) brings to mind the quaint expression: “send in the clowns.”

A two-year government engagement to encourage citizens to participate in a two-year contract is currently under review because the rate of return is now under scrutiny.

A 30-day deadline from July 2 to Aug. 3 has been imposed.

What kind of planning went into this program? How were the parameters determined? How could your government possibly establish such a convoluted, disjointed and dysfunctional multi-level administrative system? In the driver’s seat we find your office; the Minister of Energy’s office; the Ontario Energy Board; the Ontario Power Authority and its Microfit team; the Electrical Safety Authority; and finally, Hydro One and its

Microfit office; its regional offices; and, its field offices.

Taxpayers who chose to participate in the government’s Microfit Program were expected to commit tens of thousands of dollars while navigating through a maze of bureaucratic and disconnected offices which are generally accessible only through “call centers” with no direct knowledge or ability to respond. The resulting chaos and unexplained and lengthy delays have contributed to jeopardizing this otherwise commendable government initiative.

In fact, some of the participants to the Microfit program who have already invested thousands of dollars based on their trust in the government offer are regretting their investment and its revenue potential which your government is now attempting to claw back.

Some of these installations have been halted in mid-stream or simply cancelled due to the mistrust your government has created. They are all under-

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standably livid. Of course, severe ripple effects are also evident in the entire Solar Energy industry as well.

The recent announcement by OPA suggesting a review of rates barely six months into a twoyear process is pretty hard to swallow. OPA appears to lament that the response has been too favourable. A claim of 16,000 applicants appears to be the basis for this review, although reports are that only about 5,000 have so far been approved. How many applicants did your government expect? Will rates be again subject to premature reviews should the number of applicants reach 20,000? 25,000? etc.

Contrary to your government claims to the effect that roof mounted 10-kw systems are more expensive and therefore should command the original rate, the fact is that ground mounted systems are unquestionably more expensive.

Your government’s assertions to this effect are plainly and demonstrably wrong and the

underlying logic seems to suggest ulterior motives might be underfoot.

Is it possible that your government favours roof mounted 10kw or smaller systems because they are feasible primarily for city dwellers?

On the other hand full 10kw systems require land space and are therefore installed primarily in rural areas. Reducing the rates by about 25 per cent for ground mounted systems while retaining the original rate for roof mounted systems will tend to pit rural folk against urbanites. We know, and your government knows, that there are more voters in cities than there are voters in rural areas.

Is there any connection between these facts? We have all heard that electricity rates are projected to go up. Many people have been led to believe that expected rate increases for electricity are directly related to the Microfit program.

In actual fact, Microfit is an excellent green economic gen-

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erator of potentially greater importance than the bail-out of the automobile industry that your government subscribed to last year. Be that as it may, it might be quite a coy move for your government to give the impression of reducing the cost of Microfit by reducing the rate of return to rural Microfit participants while retaining the original established rate for urban Microfit participants.

Is it possible that, by creating the impression of reducing Microfit costs, your government is hoping to deflect the expected general backlash to anticipated higher electricity costs, while simultaneously protecting the majority urban vote, albeit at the expense of the apparently negligible rural vote?

With all due respect Mr. Premier, this entire scenario is beginning to feel and smell like your government’s abominable E-health scandal and other equally deplorable actions.

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it at times on the gun registry, her railing locally against same sex marriage and then standing with her government to maintain the “status quo”.

Her recent article in her communiqué as to how the new research lab at AECL will preserve all these jobs when she knows full well her government is quietly preparing for the breaking up and sale of this important and world-leading industry.

All smoke and mirrors.

I have lived and been involved politically in a number of ridings over the years but I have never before been exposed to a so-called member who has been so persistent and consistent in their attempts to mislead their constituents. Of course, her only dialogue is through the newspapers where she knows she’s not open for questions or debate, this is an elected member who refuses to dialogue openly where she knows she would be unable to defend her reputation or her views on issues concerning her constituents.

In her most recent communiqué she once again attempts to impact people with her fear tactics, extolling the inevitable dangers of the Liberal coalition with the “separatists”, something that’s not even being considered. Something her own party was involved in a short time ago when Mr. Harper tried unsuccessfully, not once but twice, to seek out a coalition with the Bloc.

It’s rather refreshing and encouraging to know that even the Bloc have “standards and principles” they refuse to abandon.

Kevin O’Kane Cobden

What is tolerance?

Here is the acid test: “Do you love your dad?”

Can you answer that question without deep emotion of love flowing from your heart, or does that question bring painful memories of an abusive father, or an absent father, or a father you could not please regardless of how hard you tried. Having an active, loving dad in our lives is so important that even the topic brings up a flood of emotions to us.

That is why my Bible states that homosexuality is a sin. Marriage is between one man and one woman and children are to be brought up in these circumstances. If not, then the evidence confirms that yes- you are hurting more than just yourself.

But my God is a God of Love. not tolerance, but love. Therefore, we as a church body will love the homosexual and the alcoholic, and the divorced and separated, and the fatherless. We will fight for your equal rights as an individual and we will fight against bullying and we will stand side by side.

Duane Hicks Bryson

To the editor; In view of the recent letters to the editor I would like to put things in perspective. Adolf Hitler and Mother Teresa had different views of life and society is telling us to be tolerant of everyone and everybody or you are a bad person. Muslims have different views on women and their roles in life.

How about the abortion issue, homosexual issue, save the planet issue, the seal hunt issue, the rodeo cruelty issue. It is not wrong to not tolerate people or groups if their actions are completely against your values or beliefs. If a homosexual looks passionately at you then are you to smile and say in your heart, ‘Just let them be, I don’t want to be intolerant.’

If an alcoholic thinks he is just hurting himself then I think we should ask his family and extended family. If a homosexual thinks his lifestyle is not affecting anyone, then I think we should ask his family and extended family.

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To the editor: Once again, the constituents of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke have learned their member of Parliament in the federal government appears to have been working against one of our most important industries in our riding, a riding she is being paid to represent.

The designation of the Ottawa River to Heritage status, a project in which a number of local people have put a lot of energy and time into and was, I believe, initiated by the late Len Hopkins is actually been stonewalled by Cheryl Gallant.

This designation would no doubt mean a great deal to our tourist industry, particularly in the Valley and we now find out Ms. Gallant has been playing petty politics with a project which could be having a very positive effect on our local tourist industry.

This is someone who just recently was boasting in her news article about how her government was playing such a tremendous role in promoting tourism.

In the past she has led us to believe her to be an advocate of both this heritage designation and the revival of the railway service to the Valley, two projects which we have come to learn have received little or no support.

Her claim a provincial cabinet minister sought her assistance to lean on John Baird for his co-operation in the extension of Highway 417 to the upper valley, her suggestion by means of a photo-op of her advising Jim Flaherty in his preparation of the recent budget, “her bill” as she referred to

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To the editor: As a business owner in Renfrew since November 9th, 1991 operating our family business has been quite a challenge.

There are different forms of competition we have had to endure over our almost 19 years of business on main street Renfrew.

During this time we have had more competitors than any normal business would want to endure, from grocery stores using rentals as a lost leader to get customers in the store, Wal-Mart using the product for the exact same reason to drive traffic to their stores, the internet killing the music CD business and now the movie business with everything from file sharing to YouTube, mini satellite dishes, Pay Per View, mail-order video rentals the list goes on and on. We have had to endure all of these forms of legitimate and illegitimate competition over the years, which we have successfully. We are still here on main street.

As we all know, the U.S.-owned Movie Gallery is closing its doors here in Canada, including the Renfrew location. They can’t survive against all the above competition, and are going bankrupt for this reason. We have waited over five years for this U.S. corporation to leave as we always knew they would. They came here with a business model that worked in the 1990s, and it doesn’t work in today’s world of media delivery to the consumer.

Over the last nine weeks since the announcement of Movie Gallery closing we have continued to respond and to fulfill the entertainment needs of the people of Renfrew. We are the last video rental store in Renfrew paying taxes and employing locals.

It has recently come to our attention that we have a much more dangerous competitor than we have ever had before – a competitor that doesn’t make money or need to make money – and one that is funded by my very own tax dollars along with every other business and property owner in Renfrew. The Town of Renfrew Public Library is my competition now!

How does this make any sense? My taxes dollars being used to buy movies for free viewing – the exact same new releases DVDs that I offer for rent at my store?

How does the Town of Renfrew expect me to pay taxes if I’m losing customers to their corporation? I can’t compete against free rentals that are funded by tax dollars.

What is the Town of Renfrew’s library doing competing against a local business in the first place?

We have had many customers come into the store to see what we had compared to the library, and tell us many times they have already seen what we are trying to rent at the library for FREE! Is it the goal of the Town of Renfrew’s Library to be the video store in Renfrew?

Is it the goal of the Renfrew Library to be the final nail in the last remaining video rental store in Renfrew? The actions of the library are seriously jeopardizing my business. I now, after 19 years of paying taxes, have more competition than I could have ever dreamed. I have to seriously look at the future in Renfrew. Do I want to risk everything to stay in business against a competitor that I can’t beat – city hall?

The rental entertainment business in Renfrew is a very small market. It is still not enough to survive on alone but a very necessary part of my business model. I must turn a profit or I cannot pay taxes to the town and employ local people.

A library should be in the education business, not the entertainment business.

The library should be carrying documentaries, nature, business and information DVDs to educate, inform and enlighten the people of Renfrew – not provide entertainment in direct competition against their own citizens.

I request that this practice of purchasing ‘new release’ entertainment DVDs for the purpose of providing free entertainment be stopped immediately at the library. They are my direct competition.

We are losing potential customers daily.

It cannot help but to have a negative effect on our financial survival as a small business owner. Yours truly, Matt McDougall Renfrew

Response to businessman’s concern Dear Mr. McDougall: Thank you for your very informative and impassioned letter. The issue at the core of your correspondence is obviously very important to you and perhaps others in the local community.

The library board is currently adjourned until our first meeting in September. It will be at that time that we will get an opportunity to formally discuss your correspondence. In the interim I propose to discuss the matter with the chief executive officer of the library and with a representative of the town council.

The results of my discussion with them should be the subject of a reply from me before the end of July. I hope this meets with your approval, in the interim.

Also, I would like to qualify one aspect of my proposal; namely, my intent to discuss your correspondence with a representative of the town council. I have offered to do so, only out of courtesy to the town council, since you included them on your e-mail.

More importantly, I am disappointed with the possibility you seem to be sug-

gesting that “city hall” is competing with you. This would suggest the town hall chooses what titles, subjects, materials and the like are offered by the public library. To the contrary, I would suggest there exists an “arms-length” relationship, in this regard, meaning that these kinds of decisions are outside the scope of our municipal officials. Instead, these decisions are more properly made first by the citizens of Renfrew themselves, as represented by the members of the board of trustees in cooperation with the CEO of the library.

The day town councillors start deciding what goes onto the shelves can be expected to be the day the public library disappears. Therefore, in reality, because only the citizens of Renfrew decide what goes into their library, it would seem you are actually competing primarily with your own customers. Again, I will be discussing your correspondence further, in the very near future.

Sincerely, Dean Black Renfrew

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To the editor: During recess on the last day of school I saw three senior girls sitting by the fence far away from all the other children.

One could only imagine what they were talking about.

Could they have been talking about boys or what they were going to do over the summer?

It might have been too early for them to be discussing their fears of entering high school in the fall.

In any event, all the children at this school would soon be heading home for the summer holidays.

No more early mornings or long bus rides.

Parents wouldn’t be looking forward to this day, as they would have to plan for the care of their children now that school was out.

If only one parent could stay home and enjoy the children over the summer.

However, today this isn’t realistic. Both parents have to work as our economy is driven by the high cost of living.

Really, our economy is driven by Big Business, profit and greed.

Most things cost so much that both parents have to work. At least that is what they tell us.

Do stores have to be open seven days a week?

What if we didn’t shop on Sundays?

If the stores were closed on Sundays, what would we do?

It seems we have been conditioned to shop and consume seven days a week.

We aren’t able to lift our heads far enough out of the sand to see where we are going with all this.

Who is driving us toward this lifestyle?

Is it ourselves or is it Big Business?

Could one parent stay at home and not work? They would be able to take care of the children and not have to worry about sitters.

Can we really financially make it if one parent worked?

Is it more important to have a career than to take care of our own children?

Could we make do with a lot less?

After all, we are paying a lot for sitters, take-out food, high phone bills and Blackberry charges.

We are all tired at the end of a week, only to face cleaning our homes on the weekends.

What time do we have for our children, let alone ourselves?

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Continued from page 8 Can we re-learn that family is more important than Big Business, profit and consumption?

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Not too long from now, those three elementary school girls will be getting married and having children of their own. They will have to plan for the care of

their children over the summer months. How will they manage?

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New employment network offers one-stop support Monday, Aug. 3 marks the launch of the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities Employment Services Network, through Employment Ontario, a one-stop source of information and services for both employment seekers, employers and the community.

In Renfrew County, five organizations have been chosen by the province to deliver the province’s Employment Services, which will offer flexible options and assistance to clients who are looking for work, or require direction in planning career pathways, or are considering training and educational opportunities as a means of achieving a career goal.

Each Employment Services Centre will be equipped to deliver a full range of employment services to all individuals who need assistance in their job search, from developing an effective resume and cover letter, to gaining access to on-the-job training experiences with local employers.

These offices will also support people who have been laid off from their jobs through programs such as Second Career.

Employers can benefit from using the service by having access to individuals who are seeking employment, and by gaining a better understanding of programs and services that may benefit them when hiring new staff or providing training to new employees.

All services provided to job seekers and employers are free.

The staff that will represent the service providers have extensive experience in providing employment support to people who are having difficulty defining their career and employment goals.

The Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities has assigned each organization an area where they will be responsible for providing Employment Services. ontrac Employment Resource Services will support the Arnprior Area; Employment Networks will assist people in the Renfrew and Cobden areas; Algonquin College will provide employment services in the Pembroke area; the Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre will cover the Petawawa, Deep River and Chalk River areas; and Rural Outreach Employment Services will provide employment services to the Barry’s Bay and Eganville areas.

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At a special meeting July 12, Horton council awarded the reconstruction contract for Garden of Eden Road to B.R. Fulton Construction.

The Renfrew firm had the lowest of four bids, as its bid of $1,329,693 bettered the next-lowest bid, of $1,473,423, by R.G.T. Clouthier Construction of Pembroke.

Two other local companies, Bonnechere Excavating and Cavanagh Construction, also bid on the contract that the township’s engineer, with Stantec Consulting, had estimated to be just over $1.5 million. The winning bid does not include harmonized sales taxes of 13 per cent.

At the special meeting, Zabrina Fulton of B.R. Fulton announced the company would start construction on the job Monday, July 19. That is a week earlier than anticipated.

Work on the 5.5-km road, which runs basically parallel to Highway 17, and northwest from Bruce Street, will feature repaving, ditching and major culvert work at the five crossings of Little Halliday Creek.

The work must be completed

by Nov. 1, or B.R. Fulton will pay daily financial penalties.

At this month’s earlier council meeting, council approved the allocation of another $30,000 in engineering work. The largest engineering costs, of $94,000, had already been spent on preparation of tendering documents. This extra $30,000 to Stantec Consulting is for additional engineering costs to complete the detailed design, up to and including the award of tender.

The total engineering costs of $124,000 so far is lower than Stantec’s original overall estimate of $250,000, says Horton chief administrative officer Mackie McLaren.

Remaining engineering costs will be for inspection of work and verification of completed construction. The road is home to a few residences and farms, while preliminary construction work is also underway for the new home of George Jackson Toyota. The Toyota dealership is uprooting from Renfrew to expand its business within a 30-acre parcel of land on Garden of Eden Road.

That land was recently severed in two, with Jackson Toyota choosing to develop one 15-acre portion of that property.

JUDGE BRENNAN’S DECISION In the January 2010 decision (from a 2006 trial), Brennan decided the town would pay Sullivan’s legal costs of $66,307.02, but that Sullivan was not entitled to buy the land.

The judge argued that Sullivan would have ended up with the land if the property owner had been anything but a municipal corporation, said Bujold.

Last month Sullivan offered to waive the town’s payment of his legal costs, if the town would drop its appeal.

“We offered them (Sullivan) something and they didn’t accept,” Mayor Heins later told the Mercury.

She also said: “I want it resolved. I want it over as much they do. It’s unfortunate we’re not able to fully express the details at this time.”

This comes after the town has appealed Judge Brennan’s decision to the Court of Appeal.

Meanwhile, Sullivan says the town has

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Murray Sullivan says he isn’t pleased with how the town has conducted business with him following a signed agreement that he would buy a 7.2-acre parcel of land on O’Brien Road several years ago.

The case is still before the courts. offered to drop the appeal if he: a) pays his own legal costs, b) pays $30,000 of the town’s legal costs of $52,478.20, and c) forfeits the $12,000 deposit the town has held for about seven years.

Bujold indicated the appeal was also launched this past spring at the 11th hour on the final day possible, making it impossible for Sullivan to appeal any court decision on the property.

Bujold, a long-time friend of Sullivan’s, said it’s obvious “what the ethical thing to do is,” adding the town will cost taxpayers even more money if the town continues to pursue the case with the Ontario Court of Appeal. He advised council to reconsider Sullivan’s recent offer.

“I urge you to settle this matter now by a vote of council and put this property back on the market (and let each party pay its own legal costs),” said Bujold of the property he says should be developed to provide jobs and increase the town’s tax base.

Councillor Kate Windle said this case has been handled during three different terms of town council, but that something should be done to settle the matter.

Reeve Green argued Sullivan’s legal fees of $66,000 weren’t a huge financial matter. She said council should forget about pursuing more legal costs and return Sullivan’s down payment of $12,000 with interest.

“It’s not a great deal of money for the town, but it’s a huge amount of money for me,” Sullivan told the Mercury.

“I’ve had it,” added Sullivan, indicating he’s no longer interested in purchasing the property.

“I’m totally fed up. It’s been seven years of hell trying to do business in good faith.”

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The Town of Renfrew has not acted in good faith in business dealings with Renfrew resident Murray Sullivan for several years, and it’s time that ends.

So said Renfrew businessman Norm Bujold while addressing the July 12 meeting of Renfrew council.

Mayor Sandi Heins said she wasn’t willing to say very much because the case is in court (the Ontario Court of Appeal). However, she agreed the case has been before the courts far too long and that she too was anxious for closure.

With Murray Sullivan, 62, sitting in the audience, Bujold told council the town has not acted in good faith since Sullivan offered to buy the 7.2-acre parcel of land on O’Brien Road, between the caboose and State Farm Insurance.

Bujold termed the property “by far the most valuable” in Renfrew at this time because of its proximity to Tim Hortons, No-Frills and Wal-Mart.

When Sullivan initiated discussions in 2003 to buy the property, the asking price was $80,000. At the time, he says he planned to build a design centre that would include offices for architects. Sullivan, who was in the restoration business, retired about three years ago.

In late 2003, Sullivan says he reached a verbal agreement − and a signed and sealed agreement − with the town to buy the land. But Bujold and Sullivan say council later refused to pass the bylaw that would have allowed for the sale to happen.

That decision was made after the town learned the appraised value of the land was more than $700,000, say Bujold and Sullivan.

Reeve Audrey Green, who said the case has dragged on long enough, said she is prepared to bring forward a motion at the Aug. 9 council meeting that encourages the town to drop its appeal on the recent decision by Judge J. Brennan.

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His article was originally written for QMentum Quarterly, the journal of Accreditation Canada. It focuses on Canada’s national health care accreditation program and how it benefits Canadian hospitals and patients by inspiring health care providers to be innovative and quality driven.

Penney has been a surveyor for the national accreditation organization since 1992, volunteering his time to provide peer reviews of hospitals throughout Canada and beyond. He is also

Renfrew Victoria Hospital CEO Randy Penney. the current chair of Accreditation Canada’s surveyor advisory committee.

“I’m a firm believer in the accreditation process,” he says. “It brings peers together to review policies and practices, providing an objective review of what is happening on an organizational level.

“It also offers a professional forum for caregivers, administrators and hospital board members to share their ideas and experience,” he adds.

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“It’s not an opportunity that comes along every day for the administrator of a small, rural health care facility,” he says.

“I’m particularly pleased that they printed the author’s information referring to my position in Renfrew and Barry’s Bay. It’s important for health care executives everywhere to remember that there are teams in facilities of every size and location who are dedicated to quality care for their patients.”

The ISQua provides services to guide health professionals, care providers, researchers, agencies, and policy makers to achieve excellence in health care delivery to all people, and to continuously improve the quality and safety of care.

In his message on the organization’s website, ISQua President Phillip Hassen notes that “ISQua can act as knowledge transfer agent/broker for the benefits of one and all. We have much to learn from each other.”

The organization was established in 1985 in Italy. Its headquarters were moved to Australia for a number of years, and recently relocated to Ireland.

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NATURE While travelling this summer, watch out for local wildlife. This is their home, too.

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Cliff swallows make a nest with a difference

Helen and Bruce Golden have families of cliff swallows nesting on their property in Horton Township.

The birds are the first members of this species reported to us this year.

The female builds a nest of mud pellets, usually under eaves or in the shelter of cliffs, dams or bridges.

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JIM FERGUSON SCENE FROM THE HAWK’S EYE than having an open top like the nest of a barn swallow.

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Watch for these swallows among colonies of barn swallow, especially in the nesting colonies.

POINTING THE WAY Hi, Jim and Ila: On my way to church this morning I was fortunate to come upon an American bittern with two young.

All three birds stood in front of the car with their typical ‘beak pointing the way to heaven’ pose, until the little ones disappeared into the weeds.

The parent bird kept this up in the middle of the road for about half a minute, perhaps hoping to draw my attention away from the juveniles, who were closer to me than she was.

Quite a performance.

There has been a redshouldered hawk at Poison Ivy Acres since early April.

Such a handsome bird! It frequently flies past the house, giving me the chance to study its markings.

A number of hawk species nest on the property, but this one is an uncommon visitor here.

Carol McCuaig Thank you, Carol.

Being in the right place at the right time often reveals some common behaviour.

RARE NORTHERN WATERTHRUSH SEEN Marlene Hanneman had a northern waterthrush at her home near Ferguslea this week.

The species is a member of the wood warbler family and nests in Canada from the Yukon to Newfoundland/Labrador.

It is most often found along streams and pond edges, they walk along the waters edge, bobbing their tails up and down and picking up any insects they see.

The most prominent field marks are the unmarked olive-brown upper parts, narrow yellowish eyebrow, under parts that are yellowish with sharp, dark brown spots and streaks. In their natural habitat the bobbing tail is diagnostic. This waterthrush nests primarily

Surveys will help manage fisheries

in the upturned roots of a fallen tree. A few roots, leaves and grasses are formed into a cupshaped pile and lined with mosses and hair.

Incubation of the eggs (usually three) is by the female but incubation time is unknown.

BOYS’ NIGHT OUT Debbie Inwood had a rare and colourful trio at her feeder this past week.

While she was focusing her camera to get a picture of a purple finch, an American goldfinch and an indigo bunting arrived to feed.

She is calling the photo “Boys’ night out”.

It is very rare to see three males of these species feeding at the same time.

They are not territorial at feeders but seldom arrive to feed at the same time.

The picture is being processed and if possible I will share it with you next week.

Small mesh nets are used to capture small forage fish like perch and spottail shiners so biologists can determine the different species of fish in each lake.

Provincial fisheries crews are out on Ontario’s lakes this summer, monitoring lake health and fish populations, and checking for invasive species. Among those lakes in Pembroke district are Calabogie, Norway, Dore, Mink, Bark and Lower Allumette (Ottawa River).

If you’re on a lake that is being monitored and see Ministry of Natural Resources buoys, don’t lift the nets or buoys, and avoid recreational activities between and around the buoys.

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Information gathered through the surveys will be used to help make decisions about managing fisheries,

including setting seasons and size limits for anglers.

These lake surveys are part of a five-year cycle to collect information for fisheries management.

Over five years, the ministry will monitor about 1,000 lakes across Ontario. Crews will conduct netting surveys on 32 lakes in central and eastern Ontario.

Lake surveys are done by Ministry of Natural Resources staff with the support of summer students hired from local colleges and universities.

About 1.27 million anglers fish in Ontario each year. They spend more than $2.5 billon dollars annually on fisheries-related products and ser-

A NOTE FROM WHISTLER Mae and Allan Craig talked with their daughter, Heather Smeltzer, at Whistler in British Columbia on Wednesday about a bird she saw.

They asked us to help identify the species.

Heather described the bird as smaller than a robin with a red head, yellow body, and black wings with white wing bars.

While I was writing this story I turned to get a reference book on the desk beside me, Sibley, Guide to Birds.

The back cover was facing up and on the cover was the picture of a bird with a red head, yellow body and black wings with white wing bars.

The title read Western Tanager, one of our most attractive birds.

The eastern version, the Scarlet Tanager, holds the same distinction in the east. Seeing either of these birds is a treat. We wish all friends and family in B.C. good birding.

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Renfrew Mayor Sandi Heins holds Lois Leclaire’s photo following Renfrew’s sixth annual skin cancer screening clinic June 28. From left, doctors Andrea DiPaolo, Allison Clarke and Steve Radke hold the certificates of appreciation provided by Mayor Heins for their contribution to the event held in memory of Leclaire. The avid volunteer and supporter of the annual Terry Fox Run lost her life to skin cancer in February 2005. The three physicians saw about 100 people at the clinic.

STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

The focus at this year’s Lois Leclaire skin-cancer screening clinic was on patients who have no family physician.

However, another focus continued for Renfrew’s June 28 clinic held in memory of the long-time community volunteer, town councillor and Terry Fox Run supporter who lost her life to skin cancer in 2005.

Doctors Andrea DiPaolo, Allison Clarke and Steve Radke see incidents of skin cancer every year, but they say detection of skin cancer is improving among area residents.

Individuals may be alerted to skin cancer by changing colour or size of irregularities on the skin.

However, prevention can always be better, suggested the three Renfrew doctors.

The biggest prevention is avoidance of sun, says Dr. DiPaolo, not just protection of skin with sunscreens.

“There’s a false sense of security,” he said. “Sunscreens help, but to avoid the sun as much as possible is important.”

In recognition of the three doctors’ continuing support of the clinic, Renfrew Mayor Sandi Heins recently presented each with a certificate of appreciation.

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ROCKING AND ROLLING IN RENFREW These smoother operators − of remote-control vehicles − during Saturday’s 1950s and ‘60s Rock Rock’N & Roll’N Festival are, from left, Gavin Ethier, Brycen Ireland, Jake Ireland and Alexander Vander Ploeg. Other participants included Alex Bechamp, 12, with his nitro truck that reached speeds upwards of 60 kilometres per hour. Festival events included root beer floats, remote car races, an antique car show, horse and buggy rides, and the dunk tank.

On Sunday, July 11 the Goshen Cemetery held its annual Decoration Day service. A special dedication took place this year to honour Dale Gillan, who has been a long-standing Board Member and active volunteer for the cemetery. A beautiful handcrafted cedar bench was presented as a tribute to Gillan’s contributions. The bench has been placed inside the cemetery gates where Gillan and others can “sit for a while” to reflect or share in conversation. From left are Adele McLeod, Jean Gillan and Dale Gillan. “A special thank you to Allan McLeod, a long- time friend of Dale’s, for his workmanship and donation of this bench. Thank you to Jean Gillan who has supported Dale in his cemetery role and to Adele McLeod who was in attendance for the presentation,” said cemetery treasurer Kim Flynn.

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This summer, plan to visit the historic McDougall Mill Museum in Renfrew.

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The McDougall Mill Museum has many interesting artifacts and exhibits, but one of the most outstanding collections is its extensive military display. This display is housed on the second floor, and contains artifacts that some may never have the chance to see in a lifetime!

The history buffs in town may be most excited to see the numerous military uniforms that are showcased in this exhibit. These garments range in time period from the 1860s, with uniforms worn in the Louis Riel Rebellion, to the mid-20th century with apparel from both the First and Second World War. The most recent uniforms are from the Royal Canadian Air Force, which date back to the 1970s. The display even has rare German articles from the First World War, such as helmets worn in battle and awards won by German soldiers.

Still in great condition, these uniforms will amaze all who areinterested in military history.

For those interested in weaponry, the collection of swords and bayonets from both the First and Second World War is sure to impress. The display also does a fantastic job of exhibiting old defence mechanisms that were used in battle by showcasing gas masks used in both World Wars, as well as models of a Breech Loading Cannon from 1898. The rarity of these items makes them some of the exhibits’ most prized possessions. Although women were not allowed to fight in the World Wars, they were allowed to volunteer their time as nurses.

The military display showcases a whole section dedicated to Canadian Women in the War. Among many other interesting nursing artifacts, there is an old Esther mask, which was once used to give patients anaesthetic before undergoing medical procedures. The collection displays several nursing uniforms, and even a woman’s Air Force uniform, worn by Rose “Carter” Legris, during the Second World War. Finally, for those with friends or relatives from the Renfrew area who enlisted in either of the World Wars, the exhibit allows museum visitors the opportunity to find their names in the book of Renfrew Volunteers. Some may even be lucky enough to find a familiar name among the many Certificates of Honour hung on the walls. This is an element which makes the display feel much more personable, and adds an emotional connection to the artefacts that are showcased.

We encourage everyone to stop by the McDougall Mill Museum soon and take a look at our exceptional military display. There is sure to be something of interest for people of all ages!

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Silver medal for Special Olympics softball squad STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

GOLF’S NEXT GENERATION The Renfrew Golf Club holds Timbits Golf every Wednesday for kids ranging in age from six to 18. CPGA club professional Bill Rainboth and members of the junior golf committee conduct the hour-long sessions. Girls instruction goes from 3 to 4 p.m. for 10 Wednesdays through Aug. 25. The boys clinics run from 4 to 5 p.m. The cost is $50 for the 10 weeks.

Rainboth, right, addresses a group of about 20 girls at the driving range. Also in photo helping out with instruction are junior golf committee members Andrew McKay and Mary Joe Heyes. Mercury photo by Peter Clark

The Renfrew Millionaires softball team has returned from the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in London with a silver medal, and head coach Frank Belanger couldn’t be happier.

Seeding games − to determine the divisions for each team − left Renfrew with a win and two losses, including one against eventual A-division champion Kelowna Grizzlies of British Columbia.

Afterwards, Renfrew competed in the C division against teams from Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Saskatchewan.

Renfrew won its first game, 17-0, over Saskatchewan. Its second game was an 82 loss to P.E.I. in a contest that was tied 2-2 entering the fifth inning.

Renfrew’s third game was a 12-7 win over New Brunswick in which pitcher Earl McNulty went the distance.

“Our whole infield really jelled in that game,” said Belanger.

“We made almost no errors, which is rare in Special Olympics.”

That win complicated matters because it meant three teams were tied with records of two wins and a loss.

In the subsequent semi-finals, P.E.I. beat winless Saskatchewan 18-0 and Renfrew pulled a rabbit out of the hat against Moncton. The New Brunswick team led by two runs, but Patrick Grist’s three-run homer with two out in the bottom of the seventh gave Renfrew a 12-11 victory.

In the final, an all-star squad from P.E.I. triumphed 15-7. P.E.I.’s win came with the help of outstanding defensive and offensive player by a sterling shortstop, said Belanger.

The silver medal was a fitting reward for the players, said Belanger, who has been coaching Special Olympics for about 30 years.

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Rotary golf tournament – Hot weather, hot scores at RGC polio-free world within reach

KIM VANDEWOUW AND LESLEY MURRAY From The Ladies Tee

Once again there has been a lot happening for the ladies of the Renfrew Golf Club. On Tuesday, July 6, many were unable to play their round with the course closed earlier in the day.

However, when the course did reopen, 11 ladies braved the sweltering weather conditions.

Results of the day, sponsored by Charlie’s Restaurant, were: A Flight – Barb Desilets 37 points, Kim McDonald 36.5, Faye Warren 35.5 points; B Flight – Marg Agnew 38.5 points, Marion McDermid 35 points, Kim Vandewouw 34.5 points.

Lottery winners were Lisa Smith with a par on No. 3 and Margaret Agnew par on No. 9.

The following day, the Renfrew Golf Club hosted the Ladies Invitation, sponsored by Floors First – MidTown Flooring, MetroFood Mart and Haley Industries.

All 52 players, who came from many different clubs, braved the heat as they enjoyed both the golf course and the delicious dinner. Many Renfrew ladies played very well.

Results included Cindy Lacroix, whose 83 was the overall gross winner, and Lois Butson, with the winning net score of 70.

First-flight winners from Renfrew were Marion Knox, with the winning net score of 72; Faye Warren with a 90 for the sec-

ond gross prize; and Anne Windle whose 73 was the second net winner.

In the second flight, Mary Peer’s 95 was the first gross winner, while Kim Vandewouw’s 70 was the first net score.

As well, Vi Rossy won second gross with a score of 96 and Anne Marie Beanish-Millar and Karen Audette took home the third and fourth gross prizes respectively. Both shot 98.

Jackie Guilbeault and Arlene Smith both won prizes in the third flight. Jackie was the net winner with a net score of 76, while Arlene was the third net winner with her 78.

Other tournament prizes were Vi Rossy, closest to the hole on No. 2; Katie Eady, longest drive on No. 9; and Mary Peer, longest drive on No. 10. Congratulations to all our winners!

On Monday July 12, the intersectional team from the Renfrew Golf Club was fourth in Prescott.

Next year, Renfrew will play in the G division in Pakenham. Thanks for representing us, ladies.

On Tuesday July 13, State Farm Insurance Arnprior was the proud sponsor, as 23 ladies took part in ladies day.

Winners were: A fllight – Lisa Smith (36 points), Faye Warren 35.5 points, Anne Windle 35.5 points; B flight – Colleen Sheehan 34.5, Alexa Legris 34, Kim Vandewouw 34; C flight – Nina Gould 41.5, Marilyn Simons 37.5, Lois Shubaly .

JUDITH GILCHRIST Renfrew Rotary Club

Dr. Bruce Aylward is the Canadian physician who heads the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, launched by Rotary in 1985.

During his recent address to over 19,000 Rotarians at the Rotary International Conference, held this year in Montreal, it was clear how very close PolioPlus is to success.

Dr. Aylward displayed a map from 25 years ago showing that polio was present in over two-thirds of the world.

Today’s map shows that polio is barely holding on in only four countries.

EXTENSIVE PROGRESS One strain has been completely eradicated, and two other strains are coming close to their end, as long as the push to end polio continues. Millions of lives have been touched by the PolioPlus initiative simply because they did not contract the crippling disease.

“We must hang in there and push that final, most difficult inch to success,” noted Dr. Aylward.

The Renfrew Rotary Club and other Ottawa Valley Rotary Clubs are teaming up for this year’s Ottawa Valley Rotary Foundation Golf Tournament to raise

funds for PolioPlus.

It takes only two tiny drops of oral polio vaccine to protect a child, and the Ottawa Valley Clubs are banding together in support of more funds.

The Renfrew Rotary Club is this year’s tournament organizer and Metro Renfrew is a welcome sponsor of the Saturday, Aug. 21 tournament at the Oaks of Cobden Golf Course.

COST, REGISTRATION DETAILS The cost is $400, including taxes, per team, which includes 18 holes of golf, cart, roast beef dinner and door prizes.

Prizes will be given out for lowest gross foursome, lowest net foursome, most honest foursome, closest to the hole, longest drive, closest to the line and the worst shot of the day.

Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. and play begins at noon. Come early and participate in the pre-game putting contest or take a shot between the ninth and 10th hole.

Registration and payment deadline is Saturday, Aug. 14. Please include name and address for all team members requiring a tax receipt. Cheques are payable to Renfrew Rotary Club.

For more details, call Rotarian Janet Springer at 613 432-6694 or email janet_ springer@hotmail.com.

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Triumphant dragon boat launching

Second straight ace Beatty Pilgriim Construction padded its lead atop the Dragonfly Golf Links Industrial League, but Week 10 also featured the second hole-inone in as many weeks and the Dragon Slayers’ team win.

The Slayers moved from 11th to eighth in the overall standings.

Jamie McMullen aced the fifth hole, while the other closest-to-the-pin winners were Craig Coad, Doug Brydges and Doug Pilgrim.

STANDINGS Pts Beatty Pilgrim Const.

129 MacDonald Glass 111 Haley Industries 106 VAC Electric 103 Dragonfly 103 Ray’s Flowers 101 MacKenzie Motors 101 Dragon Slayers 100 Well Hung Drywall 98 Charlie’s Restaurant 96 Riopelle Painting 90 Renfrew Victoria Hospital 87 RPG 1 83 Hotsticks 82 Valley NAPA 77 Sterling’s No Frills 66 Scapa Tape 64

Rocky Mountain on top The see-saw battle for first continued in Renfrew Golf Club’s rec golf league A- flight action July 12.

Rocky Mountain moved into top spot, leaving former leader Rowat Insurance in second.

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JOHN CARTER john.carter@metroland.com

Chalk up another inspiring triumph for the Arnprior and District Breast Cancer Support Group (ADBCSG).

Thanks to backing from the group and a $28,200 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant, the Prior Chest Nuts unveiled the Kahula, their new dragon boat, and paddling equipment in front of an enthusiastic crowd at the White Lake Marina June 27.

The Chest Nuts are a group of Upper Ottawa Valley breast cancer survivors, including several from Renfrew, who have taken up dragon boating for fun, exercise and therapy as they fight off the disease.

Several speakers, including Renfrew-NipissingPembroke MPP John Yakabuski, stressed activities such as dragon boating have improved survivors’ lives both physically and mentally. Having a dragon boat available for breast cancer survivors in the Arnprior-Renfrew-Pembroke area will enrich their lives, say supporters.

L.A. Schmidt, a dragon boat gold medallist from Dunrobin who was guest drummer for the dragon boat’s launch, pointed out a recent study indicates breast cancer survivors engaging in dragon boating had a 55 per cent better chance of the disease not re-occurring than those who didn’t.

“Despite what some medical experts have recommended ... upper body exercise is a good thing (for cancer survivors),” she said.

Arnprior Mayor Terry Gibeau, who announced to cheers the town will hold a dragon boat festival as part of its 150th anniversary festivities in 2012, praised the ADBCSG for helping all breast cancer sufferers who need support.

“They know no barriers,” he said, noting the group assists people regardless of religion, eco-

Dramatic softball semi-final victory for Special Olympians Continued from Page 22 “We were extremely proud of all the players.

They gave their best effort,” he said.

“They represented Renfrew very well in behaviour and decorum. I’m always proud to be associated with them.”

It was Renfrew’s first trip to the national games, after winning the provincials last year in Windsor.

In 2005, Renfrew also fared well, placing third at the Ontario Special Olympics.

Renfrew team players included three pick-ups from a LaSalle, Ont., team due to illness and injury.

Those players were brothers Jordan and Paul Miner and Charlie Johnston.

The Renfrew-based players collecting silver medals were Mary-Ellen McNulty, Earl McNulty, Marcel Mathieu, Kevin Reid, Eldon Behm, Yvon Michel, Patrick Grist, Erick Teschke, Geraldine Prince, Janice Lee and Tom Welch.

Belanger’s assistant coaches were Janet Morton of LaSalle and Jerry Hodgins.

The national games featured eight sports, the others being five-pin bowling, 10-pin bowling, track and field, rhythmic gymnastics, soccer, power lifting and soccer.

One of the event’s highlights was a Special Olympian world record of 265 kilograms by Jackie Barrett of Corner Brook, N.L., in the squat power lifting competition.

nomic status or race.

Gibeau also praised members for their bravery, saying as someone who has had a dear friend recently diagnosed with cancer, he realizes the importance of a support group to help promote “brutal optimism in face of harsh reality.” It does help people pull through, he said.

“No other group that I know has done so much to build consensus and engender support in the community as the Arn-

prior and District Breast Cancer Support Group,” said McNab-Braeside Mayor Mary Campbell.

This latest venture is another triumph for the group, she said.

“I commend the members of the ADBCSG and the Prior Chest Nuts on their commitment and dedication to helping breast cancer survivors in the Ottawa Valley region,” said Yakabuski.

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Town of Renfrew Parks and Recreation Department Kid Active Summer Day Camp 2010 We are still accepting Registration for the remaining seven weeks of Summer Day Camp!

Our Summer fun involves sports, games, crafts, songs, dances and going on some exciting out trips such as: *Saunders Farm *Logos Land Water Park *Cosmic Adventures * Kanata Wave Pool *Arnprior Beach Trips

We welcome all campers age 6- 12 years to join us in a summer of fun and excitement.

For more information contact the Town of Renfrew Parks and Recreation Department 613-432-3131 402226

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Another triumph for Arnprior & District Breast Cancer Support Group “We are indeed fortunate to have fine people like you in our area providing support and understanding for women who are experiencing or have experienced breast cancer and I thank you for being there.”

He said the dragon boat team promotes awareness about breast cancer and lets those with the disease know they’re not alone.

Yakabuski also thanked the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s Eastern Ontario grant committee and Renfrew County program manager Alex Wojtow, who was on hand for the ceremony, for recognizing the strength of the application.

The applicants responded by thanking the local officials and the Trillium Foun-

dation for the support, the Arnprior Lions Club for providing a barbecue and the White Lake Marina for hosting the event.

After the speeches, piper Bobby Smith led the Prior Chest Nuts crew down to the dock where the Kahula was eased into the water. To the strains of the song, Take it Away, the paddlers left for their inaugural ride around the bay.

Suzanne Bodnar of the Kingston Chestmates breast cancer action dragon boat team was on hand to explain that Take it Away was written as a poem by one of its members, Deb Schutt.

Now released on a CD, it is a “celebration of breast cancer survivor dragon boaters” and has become an anthem connecting and inspiring them “all over the world,” Bodnar said.

The mandate of the Arnprior and District Breast Cancer Support Group is to help women and men in the area who are breast cancer survivors. ADBCSG gives financial and moral support to women

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and men concerned with breast cancer issues and donates money to hospitals for breast cancer related technology. The group currently helps 40 individuals with breast cancer.

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A large crowd gathers at the White Lake Marina to see the Prior Chest Nuts, which have members from Renfrew, Arnprior, Petawawa, Perth and points in-between, officially launch their dragon boat. The launch of the Kahula was preceded by an inspiring ceremony with several stories of courage in the face of breast cancer. The initiative received a $28,200 Ontario Trillium Foundation grant.

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MIXED SLO PITCH • Fifth-place Race Trac Gas (7-7) wins doubleheader by default over Alternate Health Care.

• Deslaurier Custom Cabinets 15, Valley Automation 8: Paul Martin (W) hits two homers; Shannon Manion (L), Mark Simons HR. • Deslaurier 14, Pitt Contracting 4: Martin (W) hits homer, Lee Dent, four hits and 2 HRs; Andy Skerkowski (L) hits homer, Landon Miller two solo HRs. • Mac’s Esso 12, LB Welding 9: Breen Agnew (W), Kevin Crozier 2 HRs; Dan Legault (L).

• LB Welding 9, Mac’s 8: Legault (W), Kevin Pennock 2 HRs, including winner in bottom of sixth; Agnew (L), Paul Simard HR. • Pitt Contracting 21, Calabogie 8: Andy

Skerkowski (W) first-inning grand slam, Lindsay Dougherty five hits, including HR; Jacob Fulton and Mike Warren HRs. • Pitt Contracting 15, Calabogie 12: Skerkowski (W) has four hits; Matt Stewart (L), Warren three-run homer in first inning, Brandon Thompson three hits, including two HRs after homer in first game • Barker’s 13, Rocky Mountain House 9: Mike McMahon (W), Brian Vanderploeg four hits, including a homer, Stephane Lepansee three hits, including a homer, Jon Vanderploeg HR; Mark Wright (L), Denver Mullen HR. MEN’S SLO PITCH • Zig Zag’s 12, Scheel Communications 11: Troy Thibeault (W), Rene Freamo four hits, Mitchell Ferguson HR; Shannon Manion (L), Kyle Tomlinson four hits.

• Scheel 24, Zig Zag’s 1: Manion (W), 17 runs in top of fifth, Tomlinson and Tommy Cobus five hits each.

• Ottawa Valley Glass 7, Aikenhead’s 5: Rob Essiambre (W), Winning RBI by Jon Lowe, OVG scores five times in first inning; Adam Vanderwal (L), Derek Scheuneman, Steve Leclaire and Curtis Shepherd three hits each.

• OVG 22, Aikenhead’s 11: Essiambre (W), Adam Murphy and Scott Davis each five hits, four runs scored, Jeremy Scobie HR; Vanderwal (L), Leclaire HR.

NOTICE TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC WISHING TO SERVE ON A MUNICIPAL ELECTION COMPLIANCE AUDIT COMMITTEE The Clerks are inviting applications from members of the public who are interested in serving on the Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee for the Township of Admaston/Bromley and the Township of Horton.

The Compliance Audit Committee has full delegation of the authority in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, to address applications requesting an audit of a candidate’s election campaign finances. This authority includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Zig Zag’s stays second; Barker’s still perfect Zig Zag’s split a double-header with Scheel Communications to remain in second place (7-3) in the Ma-Te-Way Slo Pitch regular-season standings.

First-place Protyre (10-2) has a six-point lead.

In the Ma-Te-Way Mixed Slo Pitch League, Barker’s Collision Centre remained undefeated, at 12-0, with a 13-9 decision over Rocky Mountain July 15.

Pitt Contracting (8-3) has sole possession of second after winning its doubleheader over Calabogie 21-8 and 15-12.

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• Review applications and grant or reject audit requests • Where an audit is granted, appoint an auditor and review the audit report • Where indicated, decide whether legal proceedings shall be commenced.

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Members of the public interested in serving on this Committee are asked to submit an application and resume marked confidential to the attention of either of the Returning Officers no later than 4 pm on Friday, August 13, 2010.

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Heighton opens Bonnechere Authors Festival with reading in Renfrew PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

The 2010 Bonnechere Authors Festival brought author Steven Heighton to St. Francis Xavier Church in Renfrew, July 7.

The four-part series now in its eighth year brings authors and their readings to the Ottawa Valley during four consecutive Wednesday nights in July. The next three events were to feature authors Catherine Gildiner, Maggie Wheeler and Ben Hoffman at St. James Church in Eganville. The Bonnechere Authors Festival is a fundraiser for Literacy Plus. The Renfrew portion of the festival was sponsored by book clubs Cover To Cover and For the Love of Reading.

STEVEN HEIGHTON Heighton, born in Toronto and living in Kingston, spoke from his novel Every Lost Country, but also read from

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Covering the local news scene

Afterlands, plus poetry he has written.

Every Lost Country features Lewis Book, a doctor with a history of embroiling himself in conflicts who, with daughter Sophie, travels to Nepal to join a climbing expedition. One evening, as Sophie sits on the border between China and Nepal, watching the sun set over the Himalayas, she spots a group of Tibetan refugees fleeing from Chinese soldiers. When shooting starts, Dr. Book rushes toward the ensuing melee, ignoring the objections of Lawson, the expedition leader, who doesn’t want to get involved and spoil his chance to be the first climber to summit Kyatruk.

In the novel Afterlands, the USS Polaris sailed for the Arctic on a mission to hoist the U.S. flag at the North Pole in 1872. But the expedition was a failure, and half of the party – 19 men, women and children of different nationalities – are cast adrift on an ice floe off the coast of Ellesmere Island.

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The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board invites qualified applicants to tender for a three year caretaking contract at the following schools: St. Michael’s Catholic School, Douglas and Our Lady of Fatima, Renfrew.

When: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 Time: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

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The ice slowly begins to filter away.

“They are getting closer and closer together,” Heighton said.

“Both novels started as fact and became fiction,” Heighton added of his two featured books.

“I might be writing a novel, and then between chapters, do a couple of poems,” the award-winning 48-year-old author and poet added.

When not writing, Heighton has been busy addressing audiences.

“I’ve been travelling around all spring, in Montreal, Ottawa, Kingston, Toronto and Hamilton, and will be visiting Calgary, Banff and Vancouver in the fall. I am looking forward to that.”

Had the Bonnechere Authors Festival been a month earlier, Heighton might not have made it to Renfrew. He injured his larnyx playing hockey in Kingston, and was unable to speak for about 10 days. Heighton was pleased with the turnout in Renfrew of about 80 or 90 people. That is more than at some city events, he said.

DSL high-speed Internet service has already been extended to the areas of Russett Drive, Braeside, Sand Point, White Lake and Burnstown in McNab/Braeside. Bell Aliant expects high speed DSL service to be available in the Douglas area of Admaston/Bromley by the end of July.

The overall project is valued at more than $987,000.00 and includes approximately onethird funding from the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) under its “Rural Connections” Broadband Program.

Discussions at the July 28th Public Information Session will include details of the technology being installed, the areas being served, project time-lines and subscriber costs.

Tenders under seal will be received by: Mr. Ivan Johnson, P.Eng. Manager of Plant Services Renfrew County Catholic District School Board 499 Pembroke Street West Pembroke, ON. K8A 5P1 until 3:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, August 25, 2010.

There will be mandatory site visits on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 according to the following schedule: 11:00 a.m. St. Michael’s Catholic School, Douglas 1:00 p.m. Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, Renfrew Tender Documents may be picked up at: Renfrew County Catholic District School Board Administration Office 499 Pembroke Street West Pembroke, ON Tel: 613-735-1031

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The Owner reserves the right to accept an offer which is deemed most advantageous. The lowest or any offer will not necessarily be accepted.

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Steven Heighton read from his book, Every Lost Country, at the Bonnechere Authors Festival.

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MP Gallant’s farm prison alternative called ‘bizarre’ JOHN CARTER john.carter@metroland.com

rent from returning to a life of crime,” said Gallant. “It may be that farm owners are unaware of the availability of trained farm workers from our penal system. With the closest prison farm to Renfrew County near Kingston, there may be an opportunity to match these individuals here in Eastern Ontario.”

Gallant said today’s agricultural producer is required to have many skills to run a successful farm operation. In addition to being able to operate and maintain heavy machinery and equipment, he or she must be skilled in animal husbandry, part veterinarian, part mechanic, part book keeper, part weatherman, and horticulturalist, all with an ethic of hard work, she said.

“If someone, particularly a young person, learned half those skills that make a successful farmer, they would be a better citizen.

“If members of the local farming community are interested in matching exconvicts, trained on a prison farm, with local farms providing room and board and employment as they transition from their previous location, I would be pleased to assist them in approaching Correctional Services Canada with this proposal,” concluded Gallant.

“I think she’s just trying to put the ball back in our court,” said Mackay.

“It’s hard enough to keep ourselves in operation … without having to take on duties from Correctional Services.”

McNab-Braeside debates future of rail corridor JOHN CARTER

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With it becoming less and less likely a saviour will come forward to maintain the CPR line from Smiths Falls to North Bay, municipal councils should start thinking about what should be done with the corridor, says McNab-Braeside Mayor Mary Campbell. At its July 6 meeting, councillors discussed the pros and cons of keeping the route in public hands as a recreational trail.

Campbell reported to council that one of the two unnamed companies that had expressed an interest in taking over the rail line from CP Rail has dropped out of the running and the other is only interested in the Mattawa-to-North Bay section.

If CP Rail can’t find someone interested

in running it as a short line operation by this fall, it will likely sell the rail tracks for scrap and put the land up for sale, she added. Campbell suggested each municipal council along the route needs to form a position on the matter because CP Rail has made it clear it wants to sell the whole corridor as a unit and not in small pieces. So it makes sense such a purchase would have to be handled by Renfrew and Lanark counties if their municipalities along the track agree it should be kept in public hands, she said.

“We’ve got to make our intentions known (so the counties can act),” said Campbell.

She said the most likely use would be for a recreational trail.

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Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant has responded to complaints about the federal government’s phasing out of prison farms by saying she will work with Valley farmers to place convicts with prison farm experience on area farms as labourers. However, her comments in a news release last week flabbergasted Renfrew County Chapter of the National Farmers Union (NFU) president Dave Mackay. “I not sure where she got that idea,” he said, calling her proposal “bizarre.”

“It would be absurd to expect us to take convicts on our farms,” he said.

“That’s crazy. We aren’t capable of that. We don’t have the training … we’re not corrections officers.”

In her release, Gallant said “the NFU has identified the issue of prison farms as a priority for its organization,” so she will work on the matter with members of the Renfrew County NFU. “I am always available to work with local farm organizations on issues they deem important to them.”

Gallant said that “an honest day of hard work on a farm may be just what is required to straighten out offenders from the big cities who get mixed up with gangs and the wrong crowd and turn to a life of drugs and stealing.”

Mackay agrees with the value of hard work, noting that is why the NFU is lobbying Correctional Servic-

es, which operates federal prisons, not to shut down its prison farms.

“We think the program is important,” he said. “It teaches them (prisoners) some sort of life skills.”

He said many prisoners have never had a job and getting them up at 5:30 a.m. to labour on a prison farm is a good way to encourage them to be responsible and productive.

They may not end up being farmers, but at least they learn how to work, he added. “It seems to me that one of the problems with prison is that they have nothing to do.”

However, that doesn’t mean convicts should be shipped to farms outside the prisons, he said.

Mackay said the NFU is also worried the phasing out of prison farms will result in the selling off of prime farm land for housing. “Most politicians don’t see the value in farming,” he lamented.

Gallant pointed out that one of Correctional Services principal concerns is the need to rehabilitate criminal offenders back into society with marketable skills. However, it has been found that almost none of the convicts spending time on the prison farms are finding employment in the agricultural sector, she said.

In order for the prison farms to remain open to provide marketable skills to convicts who have paid their debt to society, employment opportunities must be available, she added.

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Regular Council Meetings will resume in September 2010 on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

The Public is invited and encouraged to attend. Should you wish to address Council at a meeting please call before noon the Thursday prior to the meeting to be placed on the Agenda.

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Artist Jessica Foote and her charcoal rendition of a treasured fishing moment are joined by Lisa Oegema, right, of Victim Services of Renfrew County. The art work’s silent auction will end during Foote’s art exhibit at J&J Chocolate Sensations on Saturday, Aug. 14. The silent auction’s proceeds will go to the victim-services group that works out of the Admaston-Bromley community centre on Barr Line.

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Auction leads to August exhibit at J&J Chocolate Sensations STEVE NEWMAN

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Jessica Foote’s trademark for signatures on her artwork is a little foot.

Accordingly, she’s hopes to put some of her best feet forward in preparation for her art exhibit at J&J Chocolate Sensations on Saturday, Aug. 14.

In the build-up to that day, J&J owner Jeff Scott is hosting a silent auction of one of Foote’s charcoal paintings.

The treasured moment on an Ottawa Valley lake features an older man fishing with a young boy.

The highest bid on that painting, now on display at J&J Chocolate Sensations in downtown Renfrew, will go to Victim Services of Renfrew County.

Foote, 24, is a former Renfrew resident whose parents Kathy and Gerry live in Renfrew.

The artist is hoping for a decent windfall for Victim Services of Renfrew County, which handled more than 730 cases last year.

The free-and-consent-based service is for people and family members who have experienced crimes or other tragedies, including abuse, break-and-enters, death, suicide and motor-vehicle accidents.

Some locals may know the organization under its former name of VCARS, or Victim Crisis Assistance and Referral Service.

Bids on Foote’s ‘treasured moment’ painting will be registered at J&J Chocolate Sensations, where Foote’s exhibit of a

few dozen pieces of art will take place Aug. 14 from 3 to 6 p.m.

The art work will feature landscapes, fishing and hunting scenes, wildlife and renditions of a few historical buildings in Renfrew and area. It’s expected those buildings will include Murphy’s Auto and McDougall Mill Museum. A local farm or two may also be featured.

Foote hopes people appreciate her artwork. “All I want people to say is oooohhhh,” she admits.

“I want people to like it.”

If she sells some of her art, all the better, she adds.

“It’s going to be about the day, celebrating her talent and putting something towards victim services,” says her mother, Kathy.

The young artist has been drawing since she was a little girl after being inspired by her father’s water colouring and her grandmother’s carving of wooden ducks.

Now working as a security advisor for the City of Ottawa, she says art’s never far from her heart. She calls it a passion. “I can’t go more than a couple of days without having to draw,” she admits. “And when I do, everything else stops.”

Host of the silent auction and art exhibit is Jeff Scott of J&J Chocolate Sensations.

“Sometimes they saw chocolate-making is an art,” says Scott. “So this is a case of one artist helping another.”

The silent auction continues up to Aug. 14.

That day’s wine-and-chocolate party will also feature playing by acoustic guitarist Alex Black.

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO STOP UP, TO DECLARE SURPLUS AND CONVEY TO AN ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNER A PORTION OF AN UNOPENED ROAD ALLOWANCE LOCATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GREATER MADAWASKA, IN THE COUNTY OF RENFREW DESCRIBED AS PART OF THE ROAD ALLOWANCE BETWEEN CONCESSIONS 10 & 11 AND DESIGNATED AS PARTS 1 & 2 ON PLAN 49R-17320.

NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Council of The Corporation of the Township of Greater Madawaska intends to stop up, declare surplus and convey to an adjoining property owner, that Part of the Road Allowance between Concessions 10 & 11 and designated as Parts 1 & 2 on Plan 49R-17320.

The proposed by-law and a copy of Plan 49R-17320 are available for inspection in the office of The Corporation of the Township of Greater Madawaska, 1101 Francis Street, Calabogie, Ontario, K0J 1H0, during normal office hours. Further details can be obtained by calling the Township’s office at 613-752-2222.

The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Greater Madawaska will, at a meeting to be held at the Township Office, 1101 Francis Street, Calabogie, Ontario, K0J 1H0, on August 26, 2010 commencing at 4 p.m., hear any person who appears in person or by his counsel, solicitor or agent, and: (a) (b)

Who claims that his or her land will be prejudicially affected by the by-law; and Who wishes to object to the action proposed in the by-law.

Any person desiring to be heard concerning the proposed by-law is asked to contact in writing, the undersigned on or before the August 16, 2010.

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Elmwood Bible Chapel 200 Francis St. 432-4572 432-3087 Wednesday 7:30 p.m. – Bible Study, Prayer SUNDAY, JULY 25 9:30 a.m. – The Lord’s Supper 11:00 a.m. – Family Bible Hour and Sunday School _____________________________ 8 Argyle St. at Munroe Corps Officer/Pastor SUNDAY SERVICE 10 A.M. Women’s Ministry Men’s Ministry Bible Study 613-432-7721 All Are Welcome! _____________________________

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Tuesday Worship Service – Nursery Available 7:30 p.m. – Men’s Group Sunday School During Service Wednesday Coffee Break 7:00 pm - Fresh Power Women’s Interfaith Bible Study Prayer Time Wednesday mornings Worship With Us From 10:00 -11:30 a.m. _____________________________ Story Hour and Nursery for Children 5 yrs. and under Available Renfrew Baptist Church Everyone is welcome Corner of Plaunt & Railway _____________________________ 432-4266 Rev. Tom Smith

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Tabbert says Liberals would pay down deficit, but Conservatives rack it up

At the Liberal Express launch, Michael Ignatieff addresses the crowd. At left is Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke candidate Chrstine Tabbert.

MP Gallant supports freedom of choice on census

The Liberal Express summer tour was officially launched on Parliament Hill July 13, with local Liberal candidate Christine Tabbert, members of the Liberal caucus and other Liberal candidates in attendance. Shortly after the launch, Christine Tabbert announced that Michael Ignatieff and the Liberal team are expected to make a stop in Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke on Aug. 9.

With the Liberal Express summer tour underway, the Liberal Party is offering Canadians a clear alternative to Stephen Harper’s wasteful and unaccountable government, said Tabbert.

“I am looking forward to welcoming Mr. Ignatieff to the riding this summer to show the people of Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke why we’re the only progressive, compassionate and responsible alternative to the Conservatives,” said Christine Tabbert.

A July 13 Liberal news release said the Liberal Express will take Michael Ignatieff and the Liberal team to every province and territory this summer to

Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant supports her government’s policy change to respect the individual choice of citizens when it comes to the collection of personal information for the Canadian census.

It will no longer be mandatory for people to complete the long survey.

Participation will be voluntary.

compare Stephen Harper’s record to the clear Liberal alternative and our priorities for addressing Canada’s core challenges: • Learning and Innovation – Creating the highest quality jobs through investments in skills training and innovation; • Care – Pension reform to help with retirement savings and new support for health and homecare; and • Canada’s global leadership – Investments in clean energy, the environment and global network agreements with China and India.

In a July 16 Liberal news release, Tabbert called for federal government accountability.

“Stephen Harper’s only plan for Canada is adding to the Conservatives’ record $54 billion deficit by cutting taxes for profitable corporations and wasting billions of taxpayer dollars while average Canadian families struggle to make ends meet, ” said Tabbert.

“The Conservatives have yet to answer for the $1 billion wasted on the G20’s

Those who do not wish to do so will no longer be legally forced to participate.

“This is a big change from the old government belief that people should be forced to do something they do not want to do,” Gallant said in a July 9 news release.

She said some people see an assumption of guilt when they see the

poor planning, fake lakes and gazebos, or why they’ve left our oceans vulnerable to oil spills. They have yet to show any remorse for their contemptuous approach to Parliament by shutting it down when the questions get too tough and running roughshod over Canadians’ right to information.

“Compare this to the clear Liberal alternative of paying down the deficit and investing in priorities that will ease the burden on our families and help Canada move forward again: learning and innivation, caring for our families, and restoring Canadian global leadership.”

“The Conservatives spent Canada into deficit before the recession began, and now they want to line the pockets of profitable corporations when we can’t afford to,” Christine Tabbert concluded.

“Canadians should reject their economic mismanagement for a clear Liberal alternative that will make careful, strategic investments in learning, care and Canadian leadership so that all Canadians can help build our future.”

long-form census survey.

“Canadians are smart. They know how important the census is when it comes to measuring government programs and activity. I reject the claim by the Opposition that those randomly selected to complete the census will no longer do so if they are not forced to participate. Perhaps if government

cannot properly explain why it is asking certain questions, it should not be asking them.”

The MP’s news release says Canada owes the success of its statistical system to a long-standing partnership between Statistics Canada and the citizens of Canada, its businesses, governments and other institutions.

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Fundraising efforts have been slow, but steady, as local Legion member Randy Dowell continues preparations for the opening of the Renfrew Royal Canadian Legion museum this September.

The major expense will be $2,046 for a 9.5-square-foot stained glass window, depicting members of the army, navy and air force components of the Canadian military.

More than $1,300 has been raised; local businesses have purchased display casings; and Rona is contributing mahogany flooring.

The museum, to be located on the second floor of the museum, will be about 375 square feet.

Another museum-like addition to the project won’t find its way into the upstairs museum, but is scheduled to stand at the front of the Legion building next to Raglan Street. That will be a C-105 howitzer, which Dowell says will come to the Legion once it has been officially decommissioned and transported from its present home in Quebec.

During Dowell’s July 12 presentation to town council, he mentioned the howitzer will face in the general direction of town hall, a few hundred metres away. That earned a few chuckles from the audience.

“It’s 100 per cent local military history of Renfrew,” explained Dowell, who says he’ll serve as the unofficial, volunteer curator, but receive help from others working on the project.

Knowing the cenotaph in front of town hall features about 125 local names of soldiers who lost their lives while fighting during the major wars of the 20th century, he says there’s no shortage of memorabilia.

Many local residents have had war memorabilia tucked away in cupboards for decades, so “this (museum) is one way we can put it out for people to see,” said Dowell.

Collected material to date includes a soldier’s songbook, numerous war-time photos, and a letter from a local Legion member’s dad during his time in prisoner-of-war camp.

Meanwhile, Dowell’s seeking volunteers to help with “the cataloging and archiving” of items. Material will be rotated in and out of the museum, whose content will also include five mannequins wearing period clothing from the first two world wars.

The opening is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 25, on the last day of Legion Week.

Donations can be dropped off at the Legion Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. For more details, contact Dowell at 613-433-8223.

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All Models have wonderful state- ofthe- art features, quality This is one of those outstanding and construction and the limited opportunities not to be missed! finishes. Each design has a been conceived to offer The location is pristine and set in the different characteristics village of Richmond. Talos Custom to suit varying lifestyles.

Homes is building in an exciting Depending on the model, community that offers fabulous urban you’ll find various window amenities in a tranquil country setting. styles, attractive layouts and details that delight.

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Admaston Grace United Church Treasurer, Ian Clelland made a presentation of over $400 to Barb Desilets of the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation. These funds were raised by a very appreciative and generous audience at the Evening of Music held at the church in support of the CT Scanner at the hospital.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 14, 2010 7:00 p.m. at

RCAF WING 164 Argyle S. Renfrew Please fill out this form completely performer must have a signed release attached to this registration form along with $25.00 registration fee. We will accept cash only.

Mail or drop off registration form and fee by Friday July 30 Guitar Heaven c/o Bonnie Keefe 50 Prince W. Renfrew K7V 2T9 Ages five years old and up PERSONAL INFORMATION Name __________________________________________________ Address ________________________________________________ City _____________________ Prov. _________ Code ____________ Phone 1 _________________ Home Cell Business (circle one) Phone 2 _________________ Home Cell Business (circle one) Date of Birth _________ Age ___________ Gender: Male Female (circle one)

For more information please contact Bonnie Keefe at B (613) 433-3580 or C (613) 570-0543 403226

Prizes will be given out to first, second and third runner up First Runner Up Will Receive Trophy Acoustic-Guitar Cash Prize Second Runner Up Will Receive Trophy Cash Prize Third Runner Up Will Receive Trophy Cash Prize

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SATURDAY, JULY 24 Community fundraising barbecue for the Renfrew Amateur Wrestling Club 10:30 a.m. at Econo Gas on Stewart Street in Renfrew. Fundraiser for the club, with a portion of proceeds going to the Wounded Warriors Fund.

SUNDAY, JULY 25 Ontario SPCA Renfrew County Branch invites you to our annual Sunday Sundaes Ice Cream Social from 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the Shelter Grounds 387 Paquette Road in Petawawa. All proceeds will benefit the animals in the care of the shelter.

Kids of all ages will love our build-yourown-sundae bar! Bring your dog for a free cone as well. We would also appreciate a few volunteers to help us out. If you are able to help, please let us know. Contact ontariospcarenfrew1@bellnet.ca.

MONDAY, JULY 26 Renfrew’s eighth annual Bible Proclamation at O’Brien Park Monday, July 26 9 a.m. to Thursday, July 29 at 6 p.m. Miracle healing service with guest speaker Pastor Darren Canning, Wednesday, July 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. Contact: Pastor Rose Leclaire, Sonbow Ministries, 613-649-2435.

SATURDAY, JULY 24 The 10th annual Step Back In Time car show at Logos Land from noon to 3 p.m.

Registration $8 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Dash plaques for first 50 entrees. Public admission by donation to CHEO. Contact: Kathy at 613-646-9755 or 1-877-8166605, ext. 22, or www.logosland.com.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 28 Bonnechere Authors Festival, author and peace activist Ben Hoffman reads from

his book, Peace Guerilla at St. James Church hall, 78 Wellington St., Eganville, Wednesday, at July 29, 7:30 p.m. Tickets $15. A fundraiser for Literacy Plus.

JULY AND AUGUST Where can you spend two or three hours a day for four days of the week having fun with the kids for free? Join us at area playgrounds for mornings filled with fun physical activities in the outdoors.

Check out the Kids Corps calendars at 169 Raglan St. S. or call 613-433-9901 for details.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 Aug. 6 is the deadline for a bus trip Aug. 11 to the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa. The bus departs 7:30 a.m. from Eganville Seniors’, 74 Wallace St. Eganville. The cost is $25 each for bus and admission. Lunch is $10. HongPow Buffet 1 p.m. Register before Aug 6. For more information call 613-628-2354.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 Decoration day service at Admaston Protestant Cemetery . Service is at 2 p.m.

Please bring a lawn chair. In case of rain the service will be held at Grace United Church Admaston.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 The August Valley Singles Luncheon will be held at The Flamingo Restaurant, Renfrew, on Sunday, August 8 (because of the holiday weekend) at 12:30 p.m. For info call Fay at (613) 256-8117 or Johanna at (613) 432-7622.

PHOTO CONTEST The Bonnechere Museum, Eganville fourth annual photo contest is now on.

The categories are nature/gardening, Valley heritage/history, and summer fun/ activities. All ages welcome. Submission deadline July 30. Museum visitors will vote for winners from July 31 to Aug. 14.

Prizes in each category, and overall win-

ner will be used to create a postcard to be sold at the museum. More information at the museum.

tory into a scrapbook format. $25 for all three or $10 per workshop. Register before Aug. 6. Details, call 613-628-2354.

BUSY BODY WEDNESDAYS

SATURDAY, AUGUST 14

Bring your toddlers and preschoolers to the Horton Community Centre for the Busy Body Program. In conjunction with Kids Corp, Horton will be hosting this active workshop for young families Wednesday mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 starting July 14. Expect little ones to get lots of exercise, and enjoy the company of other young families. Call Kids Corp at 613-433-9901 or Horton Recreation at 613-432-6271 to register.

New for Whitewater’s Ross Museum, 2025 Foresters Falls Road, 3 to 6:30

Eagle Village First Nation in Kipawa, QC Presents Our 3rd Annual

August 20-21-22, 2010

AUGUST 12, 19 AND 26 Eganville Seniors presents three genealogy workshops – Aug. 12, 19 and 26 at 10 a.m. at 75 Wallace St., Eganville. On Aug. 12 Bernadette Burbage, a local historian and retired teacher, will give you tips on how to start and guide you in the research of your family tree and history.

Aug. 19 Frank Cosentino, retired professor of York University, author of such books as The Renfrew Millionaires: The Valley Boys of Winter, 1910 and Hail Mary, Heaven Sent will instruct on how to take all the family history you have gathered and researched and put this information into story or book format. Aug. 26 Terry Hanson, from Eganville Hanson’s Home for Seniors, is a scrapbooking enthusiast who will teach you the techniques and tools needed to put your family his-

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JUNE AND JULY Bayford Photography is coming to Bonnechere Manor. Beautiful studio portraits of loved ones, family, staff and/or groups at reasonable rates while supporting the auditorium campaign. By appointment only weeknights and weekends. Visit www.BonnechereManorFoundation.com or call 613-432-4873, ext. 1253. The Manor Foundation seeks your help to raise $250,000 for the campaign.

p.m., from the Log Drive days Life in the Camp with Buck Set Dancers, old-tyme music, homemade camp food (4:30 to 6:30 p.m.), beef stew, baked beans, fresh bread, raisin and apple pie and beverages. All for $12; under 12 years $5. Come out for a good old fashioned time.

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Widdifield Station Don Thompson Tribute to Alan Jackson & Garth Brooks

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VOLUNTEER NEW COLLEGE PROGRAM: WORK IS RECOGNIZED HOSPITALITY SERVICES Carrie Woito of the Royal Bank has organized the past three fun fairs at Central Public School. “We couldn’t have the fun fair without her,” principal Bronwyn Scott said. This year’s fun fair in early June raised $1,770.56 for school activities. An additional $500 was added by the Royal Bank to compliment Woito’s volunteer hours at the school. Renfrew RBC bank manager Joanne Mclean, left, joins Woito, Bryley O’Shea and Scott, and all the Grade 7 and 8 students out on the play structure for the presentation of the big cheque. Mercury photo by Peter Clark

If you want to work in the hotel and restaurant industry, this program is your stepping stone. Algonquin College has designed a new 30-week program to help meet the growing needs of the local tourism industry.

Hospitality Services is a new two-semester certificate program that prepares graduates to work in the hospitality and tourism field as cooks, food and beverage servers, front desk and guest services agents or customer service personnel.

Program Highlights: • Over 500 hours of industry-related and theory courses • Computers, English and Math • 80+ hours of local field placement work experience • Courses that include Food and Beverage Service, Accommodation Operations, Food Preparation, Customer Service and Sales for Hospitality, Wine, Food & Culture and more • Opportunity for advanced standing in related college programs • PLUS, students have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications including Safe Food Handlers, Smart Serve and WHMIS

For more information: Contact Jamie at 735-4700, ext. 2756 www.algonquincollege.com/pembroke

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HERITAGE

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2010 FINAL TAX PAYMENT NOTICE Taxpayers are reminded that the Final installments of 2010 residential/farm property taxes are due on JULY 30, 2010 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2010.

If you own property in the Township of McNab/Braeside and did not receive a Tax Bill, please call the Township Office at 613-623-5756 or 1-800-957-4621.

Mercury photo by Steve Newman

PLAN PRESENTED TO COUNCIL Randy Dowell displays the mock-up of the stained glass window that will be part of the Renfrew Royal Canadian Legion military museum when it opens in September. In his July 12 presentation, he asked each member of the community to donate $1 to the project.

1910: Renfrew Journal ads far-reaching ago. This was one year before the extenNEW OFFICE FOR PAYsion to Renfrew of the FROM THE OLD FILES MENT OF WATER RATES: Canada Central RailSome citizens are still way. Roughcast is to keeping the habit of going give way to stucco as to Mr. George Eady’s office to pay for their an outer covering and there will be kitchwater rates, whereas they should now go enettes and balconys at the rear. Mr. W. to the new clerk-treasurer’s office at Mr. A. Moore has the general contract for Rochester’s, north of the market. Mr. A.T. the alterations. Offers of tenancy have Lawson, the new clerk treasurer is at his already been received by Mr. Guest, who office, there from nine till five every day, is convinced that there is a good demand and is also returning Saturday evenings for something not too large and marked for the convenience of the public. Natuby compacting. rally, Mr. Eady held the position of treasurer for so many years, it is difficult to JULY 15, 1970 forget the habits of so many years.

ADVERTISING FAR REACHING: An ilRENFREW MEN FINISH COURSE: Two lustration of the far-reaching effect of Renfrew men received diplomas from advertising in the Renfrew Journal was three courses in road and bridge construcgiven this week by an order received from tion and maintenance. J. Dick of RR2, far off Midnapore, Alberta by Mr. I.E. and Mac Lavalee of RR6 Renfrew, both atPedlow. The goods ordered by a Renfrew tended the University of Guelph in WestJournal reader in that place were adverern Ontario. Mr. Dick is the road supertised exclusively in the Renfrew Journal, intendent for the township of Admaston and attracted this distant mail-order cusand Mr. Lavallee is road superintendent tomer. The moral again is that it pays for the County of Renfrew. Sponsored by particularly to advertise in the Renfrew the Ontario Good Roads Association, the Journal. course is held each year at the university.

It is attended by municipal road superinJULY 18, 1935 tendents from all sections of the province.

MR I.E. PEDLOW QUESTIONED AS TO MORE SPRAY: Old cars littering the POLITICAL INTENTIONS: Mr. I.E. Pedcountryside are coming in for some attenlow of Renfrew got a surprise on Wednestion from people who care about how they day of this week when communicated live. If you want to see more evidence of with by certain citizens at South Rencivilization, the seamy side of it – drive frew notingly Arnprior asking him if he out the third line in North Horton townwas to be candidate for Parliament on the ship and see what sprayed herbicide does Stevens platform, and stating that if such to the vegetation in hedges. How to make were his intentions was that he had given lush, green Horton look sick and brown no thought whatever in seeking a seat in in one easy lesson. Do the people who live the House of Commons as the candidate there ever complain or don’t they care of any group old line or new line. about keeping song birds? If they do comCONVERTING HOME INTO A DUplain, does it do any good?

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Tony Dorzek is the first person to file his nomination papers to run for Horton council.

“It’s one of those things where you say, ‘I should have done this or I could have done better,’ ” said Dorzek, 64, admitting he has thought about running for awhile.

“I just thought I’m going to do this. I believe I can make a difference,” said Dorzek, who grew up in Renfrew, but has lived in Horton for five years.

After more than 30 years working as a recreational vehicle technician, including eight years commuting from Renfrew to work in Stittsville, he is now “semi-retired,” and working for a golf driving range in Pembroke.

His golf game isn’t worth a hoot. “I couldn’t even hit a ball a hundred feet” says Dorzek. But he also says he loves being outdoors, whether it’s sitting on the tractor mowing the grass at the range, working with other machines (like excavators and backhoes), or fishing.

He’s enjoys catching fish, especially pickerel, as he takes his rod here and there, including several visits over the years to northwestern Ontario. He also has a salmon fishing trip planned for Alaska this fall.

As for the local political scene, he says he has no scathing criticisms of Horton council.

“I feel they could be different,” he says of how business is conducted.

He says recent calls weren’t returned from Mayor Bob Johnston when Dorzek had questions about the status of future construction on Garden of Eden Road, where Dorzek lives. Construction is scheduled to get underway this week for repaving, ditching and culvert work on the 5.5-kilometre road.

Dorzek says council also needs to be more informative.

At the same time, Dorzek says he is pleased to see Garden of Eden Road will also be the home for the expanded, new quarters of George Jackson Toyota.

“I don’t think it was handled very well,” he says of the Town of Renfrew’s dealings with the business before Toyota decided to leave town for Horton.

More construction work on more of the roads would also be welcomed, said Dorzek, who isn’t complaining about Horton’s taxes.

“There’s no use talking about taxes. They’ll always be there,” “I don’t find the taxes are bad at all, but I’d like to see more businesses and more housing.”

With the election three months away, he says: “I have more extra

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Tony Dorzek is the first person to file nomination papers to run for Horton council in the October 2010 municipal election. time and I’d like to spend my time doing that (representing the township).”

Asked for his thoughts on the need to recruit more family doctors locally, he said it’s an important issue. However, he wonders where the money will come from if big dollars are needed to lure physicians to the area. Like three other local municipalities, Horton has committed $25,000 per year to recruitment efforts by the Renfrew and Area Health Services Village Board. The same board says local businesses are ready to put finances behind the recruitment process.

By running for council, Dorzek says one of his biggest skills is his ability to listen and problem-solve after fielding customer complaints for about 30 years.

“I’m good working with people,” says Dorzek, who has been married 42 years to Ginger. They have one son, Tony, and five grandchildren. Their other son, Trevor, died in a snowmobile accident a few years ago.

Dorzek also likes sharing his sense of history, with his varied collection of antiques. One wall of his workshop is host to dozens of them, including blow torches and a fire extinguisher from the pre-1950s, as well as pliers, saws, a clothes plunger, a washboard and a decades-old pair of ice tongs.

The same wall also features a few catchy phrases, such as: “Despite the high cost of living, it’s still extremely popular.”

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Catholic school board needs $500,000 from reserves to balance budget The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board (RCCDSB) says it will invest $54.5 million in quality faith-based education for the 2010-11 school year after unanimously passing its budget July 19.

“This is a substantial amount of money, and I’m pleased to present our school board’s annual budget as an investment in our future,” commented board chairman Bob Schreader.

“As trustees, our responsibil- school boards, said Schreader. provincial resources we receive the only way we can present a ity as stewards of our finances To balance the new budget, are not sufficient to meet our balanced budget as we maintain is to ensure that the resources the board had to draw on about students’ needs,” commented the high quality of education we and planning are in place to pro- $500,000 from its reserve funds.

Schreader. are determined to provide for vide the best possible academic “The bottom line is that the “Using our reserve funds is every student in our system.” and spiritual programs for our students, and we have met and surpassed that challenge,” he added.

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THIS WEEK’S FEATURE THIS WEEK’S FEATURE At the RCI Relay for Life Garden of Hope at Ma-Te-Way Park, from left, are Edythe Elmore, RCI Relay for Life Survivor Committee members Paige Dillabough and Hilary Stafford, survivor committee teacher-advisor Cheryl Barber, and Tom Elmore. Mercury photo by Peter Clark

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This year, Renfrew Collegiate’s Relay for Life Survivor Committee came up with the idea to create a garden to honour those people in our community who have successfully battled cancer, as well as those who have so courageously battled and lost.

The Town of Renfrew was generous enough to provide an area at Ma-Te-Way Park in front of the Splash Pad to create this garden.

It will be called the Garden of Hope and it will serve as a reminder of the need to continue our efforts in the fight against cancer.

When the area for the garden had been approved, Cheryl Barber, teacher-advisor for the survivor committee, called on her aunt, Edythe Elmore, an avid gardener and cancer survivor herself, for some help.

The creative idea for the design of the garden, a cancer ribbon-shape, came from Edythe.

It will eventually be a perennial bed with a shrub added each year to honour all those affected by cancer and commemorate ev-

ery RCI Relay for Life event held.

There are now four shrubs in the garden to recognize the four very successful Relays already held by RCI. Not only did our community step up to help them raise over $85,000 this year and $300,000 over the past four years, but the generosity has continued and there are many people to thank for the creation of this Garden of Hope.

The Renfrew Golf Club donated their sod cutter for sod removal; Tom Elmore did the sod removal and added the pea stone donated

by B.R. Fulton Construction Ltd.; all of the topsoil was donated by Grant A. Crozier Excavating; the Town of Renfrew staff has supported this effort in so many ways and continue to help with the maintenance of the garden; while Jean Bowes, Edythe and Tom Elmore and Cheryl Barber donated the shrubs and plants that are in the garden.

Those who have worked to make this Garden of Hope a reality, hope that it serves as a reminder to everyone to celebrate, remember and fight back against cancer because it affects so many people in our community.

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ParkArt to feature 25 local artists A brand new festival in Eganville will bring more than 25 local artists to Centennial Park on Saturday, July 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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COMMUNITY

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ParkArt this weekend in Eganville

Continued from Page 43 The dunk-tank will feature local politicians and community leaders taking a plunge all in the name of good fun.

Musicians will also perform in the bandshell in Centennial Park. Some of the performers include Mitch Smithers, who is a finalist for the Ottawa Valley’s Got Talent; local singer/songwriter Julie Laroque; acoustical band Milk; and singing duo Ronnie Hiederman and Barry Panke.

There will also be a belly dancer to entertain the crowds.

Centennial Park is located on Highway 60 directly behind the Tourist Information Booth.

Parking is available on John Street across from the Eganville Leader and next to the post office.

So enjoy a Saturday in Centennial Park and meet some incredibly talented local artists who will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

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

SIZE: Over 1200 sq. ft.

BEDROOMS: Two BATHS: Two full baths including master bedroom ensuite, 5 ft. shower with seat. Basement has a 3rd roughed-in bath.

KITCHEN: Custom designed, valance lighting FLOORING: 3/4 inch pre-finished hardwood floors, Ceramic tile floors.

EXTERIOR: Stone or Stucco Facades & Vinyl Siding ROOFING: 40 year two tone designer shingles ROOF SHEETING: 1/2 inch plywood FOUNDATION: ICF 11" "thick" insulated concrete walls. Finished, primed and with electrical outlets every 12 ft. Two layers of 2.5 inch ESP foam. High density polyethylene drainage membrane on exterior walls eliminates the use of polluting petroleum products.

INSULATION: R22 in all exterior walls. Roxul accoustic insulation is used in the 15 inch common walls.

ELECTRICAL: Underground Hydro, phone and cablevision. Smoke and C02 Detectors. Pre-wired phone cable rough-ins cat5. Complete home security system with accessibility to monitoring station if desired.

MECHANICAL • Forced air high efficiency natural gas furnace with fresh air intake and electronic ignition.

•Programmable thermostat •Distribution system designed for future air conditioning •Water pressure equalizer (scald guard) in all showers.

•Air to air exchanger •Insulated attached garage, drywalled and painted with automatic garage door remotes.

STC RATING: Sound transmission class is a single number rating of a material's or an assembly's ability to resist airborne sound transfer at the frequencies 125-4000 Hz. A higher STC rating blocks more noise from transmitting through a partition. Aberdeen Homes are STC66 Rated

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330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew K7V 1N3

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D L SO 157 PRINCE AVE

T JUS D E LIST

BROKER

T JUS D E LIST

EXCEPTIONAL RIVERFRONT HOME with indoor pool, 6 bedrooms, newer kitchen and windows, asking $350,000.

MLS# 765550

432-7562 â&#x20AC;˘ www.remaxrenfrew.com T JUS D E LIST

CENTRALLY LOCATED TRIPLEX $175,000. Jennet St. Fully rented triplex on large lot, Call Peter for details MLS#764854.

ARGYLE ST. TRIPLEX $149,900. 1-2 BR unit, 1-1 BR unit and one commercial space perfect for an ofďŹ ce. Call Peter for details. MLS#764753.

JUST LISTED

T JUS D E LIST

AFFORDABLE THREE BEDROOM 80 Bank St. Asking $135,000 for this well maintained home with newer gas furnace, central air, garage and spacious rear family room. MLS #765348

CORNER LOT - CENTRAL LOCATION 391 New St. Asking $179,900 for this 3+1 bedroom home, open interior, spacious kitchen and dining room, hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;ooring. MLS# 765038

T JUS D E LIST

Cell 613-432-0319

T JUS D E LIST

GREAT INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY $149,900 Baldwin St. corner lot, fully rented triplex, close to all amenities. Call Peter for details. MLS# 764856

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A COMFORTABLE STARTING POINT 98 Argyle St. N. Asking $132,500 tastefully decorated throughout, this 2 bedroom home has plenty to offer MLS# 765351

D D L L SO SO LANARK RD LOT

PERFECT FAMILY RETREAT

JUST LISTED

389337

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

493 BARR ST.

NEW PRIC E

HORTON HEIGHTS - FAMILY HOME Asking $277,900. Well cared for home in family oriented location, with four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, ďŹ nished basement, attached garage, oversized yard. MLS #746108

IDEAL HOBBY FARM Asking $439,000 for this well cared for 88 acre farm, excellent outbuildings, sand horse ring, brick raised bungalow. MLS#749765

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

2935 BURNSTOWN RD. Asking $265,000 for this quality built brick home, minutes from town on spacious lot, double car garage, fenced rear yard, hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;ooring, ensuite bath. MLS #753276

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NEW PRIC E

999 OPEONGO RD Asking $167,500 for this solid brick 3+1 BR home on 1 acre lot overlooking golf gourse.

Newer windows and roof, new septic in 06.

MLS# 762473.

OTTAWA RIVER WATERFRONT

47

330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew K7V 1N3

400016

Cell 613-432-3711

432-7562 • www.remaxrenfrew.com

(JUST OFF GILLAN RD) DRIVE DOWN ELK ST. TO VIEW!

HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION th

OPEN HOUSES SUN. JULY 25 , 2-4 p.m.

BUY SALE PENDING

SOLD

CALL HELEN 432-0058

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

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

SEE ALL THE BEAUTIFUL BLDG. LOTS ON OTTER RIDGE AVE (16 LOTS) NEW LISTING HE IN T ’S 0 9

SUNDAY, JULY 25th 2 - 4 p.m.

234 FOXDEN ST. HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION O’Brien Rd. or Hall Ave. to Gillan Rd. then turn at Foxden St.

NE W E P R IC

273 DOMBROSKIE RD. 10 MINUTES FROM TOWN and country living at its best! A 3 BR bungalow on a lot just under 1 acre – deck at rear – newer windows – stone fireplace. Come & See this!

Call Helen @ 432-0058.

62 MUNROE AVE. E 2 STOREY BRICK HOME centrally located - 3 bedrooms, L.R. with fireplace - hardwood flooring under carpeting - storage at rear - new gas furnace - det. single garage.

Call Helen @ 432-0058.

G NDIN E P E SAL

230 FOXDEN ST. SOON TO BE BUILT ANOTHER 3 B.R. BUNGALOW - 2 baths - 1300 sq. ft. - att. dble garage - hardwood & ceramic flooring - deluxe cabinetry Call Helen @ 432-0058.

25832 HWY. # 41 GRIFFITH A WELL ESTABLISHED BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR YOU - an extremely busy general store with lots of 4 season traffic ideal location - so much to offer.

Call Helen @ 432-0058 for details.

2402 LOCHWINNOCH RD. R.R.#1 RENFREW AN EXCELLENT FAMILY HOME - Minutes from town - 3 B.R. bungalow - spacious interior (living - dining - kitchen) open concept - laundry on main floor - new roof in ‘08.

Call Helen @ 432-0058.

LOTS FOR SALE - Call Helen @ 432-0058 • HURDS LAKE (Rosebrugh Rd.) 3 building lots • BARRYVALE, MORNINGSIDE CRT.

NEW LISTING

2 acres - treed lot - test holes completed • HARAMIS DR. (MANOR ESTATES) Fully serviced lots

NEW LISTING

Large, extremely well maintained mobile home on a great lot beside Mink Lake in Macs Cedar Rest Park.

Tons of living space with access to Mink Lake and walking distance to golf. Do not miss out on this. $69 900. Call David to view.

• COMM. BUILDING LOT - Raglan St. N. • OTTERIDGE AVE 16 lots - fully serviced

NEW E PRIC

11 SENIORS CRESCENT MINK LAKE

Office 613-432-7562 Cell 613-401-2824 david@remaxrenfrew.com

525 ABERDEEN ST. SOLID 3 BEDROOM BRICK BUNGALOW with open concept living - newer kitchen & bath hardwood flooring - totally finished lower level with gas fireplace & 2nd bath + bedroom deck at rear & fencing - great, great value here!

Call Helen @ 432-0058.

NE W E P R IC

1513A WHELAN RD. COUNTRY AT ITS BEST! Panoramic view of the surrounding area - raised ranch bungalow with 2 levels of living space - 2 baths - beautifully finished rear deck.

Call Helen @ 432-0058.

• HURDS LAKE (Rosebrugh Rd.) Bldg lot - drilled well on property - fully cleared

Sales Representative

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NE W E P R IC

247 JAMES CR. PRIME SITE & PRIME AREA - 3 B.R. backsplit - some hardwood - new vinyl & new carpet - family rm. - 1.5 baths - 4th level for storage - paved dble. drive & adjacent carport.

Call Helen @ 432-0058.

DAVID VINCENT

4 $18

531 MOORE ST 273 DOMBROSKIE RD. Very well maintained 3 bedroom bungalow on a great lot in a beautiful country setting. Great deck on rear of house. Call David to view.

MLS#765412. $164 900.

117 RUSSELL STREET ARNPRIOR. Great starter home or excellent investment property. Walking distance to all of Arnprior’s amenities.

MLS #763838. $114,000.

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. $89,500. MLS#757098

NEW E PRIC

15 SENIOR CRES. MINK LAKE 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. Call David to view.

613-401-2824. MLS#758591

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HELEN VINCENT

BROKER OF RECORD

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

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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

Visit us on the web at www.remaxrenfrew.com

432-7562

330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew K7V 1N3

NEW ING LIST

NEW ING LIST

SATURDAY, JULY 24, 1 - 3 p.m.

50 COLIN ST., ARNPRIOR JUST COMPLETED HOME — Fully furnished; open concept kit, L.R., which leads to back deck 12’x12’; 2 BDR, 1-4pc bath with laundry room. M.BDR with walk in closet plus fireplace; basement with BDR or Rec room; central vac, central air, F.A. Attached double car garage. Gas heat. Lot 167’ x 152’, well & septic, Host Ross: 433-1133.

TRIPLEX

604 FORTINGTON ST

493 FORTINGTON ST

Kitchen, DR, Large L.R. with hardwood Fl., 1-4pc bath, sec fl, 3 BDR, 1-2pc bath, full basement with rec room, BFA, Gas boiler heat, Back deck, 1 car detached garage, Don’t miss out on this home. Asking $247,900. Call Ross 433-1133.

Brick Bungalow with eat-in kit; L.R., 3 BDR, full basement, 4th BDR, rec room, cold storage, work shop, carport with 1 car garage, new F.A. gas, with central air, asking $237,900. Call Ross

ONT ERFR WAT

433-1133 for details.

NEW PRICE

LAKE DORE

36 KNOX TERRACE, EGANVILLE 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.

Family home on beautiful shores of Lake Dore. 165 ft. of magnificent waterfront.

Houses has 5 BDRS (5th BDR is currently used as a home office) 2 bathrooms, large kit., D.R., family living room overlooking lake plus rec room with bar. Attached double garage, gazebo, dock, central air/central vac. Large deck. Roof just shingled. 3.2 acres of easily maintained grounds. 10 mins to shops Host Ross Peever. Call for details 433-1133

511 NEW STREET 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

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164,9

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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

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

308 WILLIAM ST. GREAT STARTER HOME or just to buy and rent; Kit, LR, 3 BDR, 1-4pc bath, 2 car detached garage; completely renovated last 3 yrs. Good size yard 68’x74’. Call Ross at 433-1133.

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.

RECREATIONAL FARM

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, Asking $279,900. Call Ross for details. 433-1133

221 CROSS AVE. NEW PRICE

Completely renovated “TRY THIS 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 $164,900.

Call Ross 433-1133.

935 BULGER RD. TWP. WILBERFORCE 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.

NEW ACREAGE LISTINGS BUILDING LOT 85’X194’

6 ACRES

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

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

314 ACRES

Approximately 700 ± of Road frontage on old Hwy 17. Mostly Bush. Mixture of soft wood and hard wood. Approximately 15 46 ACRES - HALLIDAY Brohart Rd. Severed & Surveyed Asking $29,900. Call Ross for Details 433-1133. to 20 acres of open fields, several very good building lots on Located near Springtown. Creek runs through property and leads property, probably could be severed. Asking $259,000. to Madawaska River. Approx. 5 acres cleared land on front of 1.50 ACRE LOT WITH POND Brohart Rd. Severed & Surveyed Asking $27,900. Call Ross for Details property, Asking $159,900. Call Ross for Details 433-1133.

2.95 ACRE LOT WITH POND

433-1133.

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613-623-3665 Denis Lacroix

Paula Hartwick

Bernice Horne

Broker of Record

Sales Representative

Broker

Sales Representative

Sales Representative

613-862-0811

613-858-4851

613-601-1040

613-222-9787

613-612-6846

Call Bernice

Town Centre Realty Ltd. Brokerage 201 Daniel Street, South Arnprior, Ontario K7S 2L9 Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

www.towncentrerealty.ca

Outstanding AGENTS. Outstanding RESULTS

Calabogie Peaks

Call Denis

m Real Estate Consultations ® m Market Analysis ® m Home Buyers Assistance ® m Relocation Contacts ® m Mortgage Broker Services ®

Call Jim

$109,000

$79,900

Centennial Lake

Arnprior Nice sized building lot in newer subdivision. Slight ravine at rear of property for added privacy. Town services available.

Affordable, winterized, 3 bedroom cottage across the road from Centennial Lake. Fully furnished with a walkout basement. 14’ x 8’ deck overlooking the lake.

Call Denis

$189,900

Call Jim

$189,900

Arnprior Affordable 3 bedrm, 1 bath bungalow in a great, friendly neighbourhood. All brick w/aluminum eaves & soffit. Recent upgrades include gas furnace, bathroom, eavestrough, electrical panel, garage & front door. Hardwood floors on main level.

Large detached garage.

Paula’s OPEN HOUSE

Sun. July 25, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

1861 McLean Drive, Glasgow

$239,900

OFFERING YOU:

Call Denis

$54,900 Beautiful, treed lot, 102’ x 488’, backing onto a ravine.

Located in an established subdivision across from the Calabogie ski hills.

Jim Munro

Robert Larsen

Glasgow Station Beautiful 2 storey family home on 1.28 acres. Quick access to Hwy. 17. Hardwood throughout. Access from kitchen to back yard decks and above ground pool. Spacious master bedrm. w/walk-in closet and cheater ensuite.

Call Denis

$203,975

Arnprior

Griffith

Classic brick home, close to schools, shopping, the park and most amenities. Very spacious rooms, hardwood flooring, cozy fireplace and 4 bedrooms for the growing family. Large back yard.

Upgraded windows, roof shingles and some electrical upgrades.

2 bedroom, 1 bath, partially finished cottage situated on unspoiled landscape. Drywall, electrical and septic installed. Furnace installed and operational. Recreational activities close by.

Bernice’s OPEN HOUSE

Call Paula

$249,900

Sun. July 25, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

102 Mervin Lane, Burnstown

$249,900

Burnstown

Renfrew

Country living - 2.4 acres. Variety of mature trees w/ grassy fields surround this completely renovated 4+ bedroom home.

Spacious kitchen/living area and patio doors lead to lrg. deck.

Lrg. heated workshop/HD wiring, 3 sheds.

Large 4 bedrm, 2 bath home w/in-law suite. Short walk to downtown amenities. Oversized single detached garage.

Balcony off large second storey master bedroom. Huge family room w/gas fireplace.

Bernice’s REDUCED PRICE

Call Bernice

m Weekend Agents on Call ® $329,900

$289,900

THIS WEEKEND

Arnprior Immaculate, open concept bungalow. Attractive & cozy with many upgrades including gas fireplace in the living room. Open kitchen w/breakfast nook. Large private patio.

Call Paula

Broker

613-601-1040 402425

Pakenham Feel instantly at home in this attractive, large 3 bedroom/3 bath home situated on approx. 2.6 acres. Huge master bedroom w/ walk-in closet & ensuite. Attached 2 car, propane heated garage w/ 100 amp service.

Highlands Golf Course 3 bedroom/2 bath, open concept cedar-built home. Situated on 1.7 acres at the 17th green of Calabogie Highlands. Cedar cathedral ceiling. Mostly hardwood/ceramic floors.

Call Denis

Call Bob

$359,900 Bernice Horne

$329,900

Braeside Beautiful, landscaped, 0.98 acre lot with a variety of perennials, rock gardens and many tree varieties. Unique layout w/ 4+ bedrooms, zoned h/wtr radiant heated floors, open concept living area w/walkout to lg. private patio & ravine view. L-shaped workshop & office above attached garage.

$599,000

$439,900 Braeside Quality built 5 bedrm executive home in well developed community close to Arnprior. Full lower level walk-out, large main level deck & spacious lot backing onto a ravine. This is a must see!

Griffith Gorgeous year-round home on the shores of Centennial Lake.

Cathedral, pine ceilings, open concept interior and hardwood flooring. Walkout, finished lower level.

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EADY REALTY, INC. Brokerage

29 Raglan St. S., Renfrew, ON K7V 1P8 613-432-2100 • www.century21.ca/eadyrealty

768 RAGLAN ST.

6 JASON

Morris Eady Res.

Broker of Record Cell 432-1830

432-9025

Dennis Yakaback

Patti Reid

Cell

432-0041

Charlene Riopelle Badour

Sales Rep.

Real Estate Broker

Cell

Sales Rep.

401-0197

#5 CHARLIES LANE

266 FOYMOUNT RD.

$234,500 Own a piece of the Madawaska without the high price. 3 bedrm bungalow with finished lower level on 1.7 acre park like lot. Beautiful decking there is even a goldfish pond. Call Dennis 613-432-0041 MLS #762013

Awesome!! This converted train station makes a truly unique 3 bedroom, 3 bath bungalow with 14’ ceilings and tons of historical charm & character! 2.57 acres.

Call Patti 613-401-0197. MLS #757850

Cell

433-4082

DOMINION ST.

JUST LISTED

Nice raised bungalow with main floor laundry, fully finished lower level with 3 pc bath.

Interlock drive. Patio doors off of kitchen to fenced rear yard. Gas heat, central air. Call Dennis 613-432-0041. MLS #765221

Only 10 years old! Super 3 bedroom 1.5 bath family home on quiet street features walkin closet in master BR, fenced backyard with large deck, F/A gas heat. $199,900. Call Patti to view 613-401-0197. MLS #764742

914 GILLAN RD.

30 HINCKS PRICE REDUCED

Excellent commercial shop on one acre.

Gas heat and air conditioning offer year round comfort for your business and employees. Good office and showroom area. Call Dennis 613-432-0041

48 BLAIR

Located in a quiet area of town this 3 bedroom home is ready for you to move in. Hardwood floors in the L.R. Separate dining room and 3 spacious bedrooms.

Detached garage and 2 driveways. Call Morris 613-432-1830 MLS#755219

447 MAYHEW GOOD VALUE

Private & perched on the top of Kennelly Mountain, this solidly built home features 3 bedrooms, loft area, wood heat, detached garage & views you’ll never tire of! Call Patti 401-0197. MLS#741562

516 HEATHER PLACE

Affordable open concept family home in a good neighbourhood has 3+1 bedrooms, fresh paint, new carpets, 2 bathrooms, FA gas, A/C, large back yard & inviting front porch. $228,888. Call Patti to view this charming home 613-401-0197.

MLS#758060

165-169 RAGLAN ST.

CENTENNIAL LAKE

12398 LANARK RD.

WATER ACCESS

$159,900. You will love the interior of this 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath home. Open concept dining/living area with high ceilings and patio doors to rear deck. Detached garage. Large lot. Many updates. Call Dennis 613-432-0041.

227 MCLEAN ST. IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY

1600 s.f. high ranch with deeded access to Centennial/Black Donald Lake! Tons of quality windows and set amid towering pines on 1 acre, this home is ready for the new owner’s finishing touches. Well has been drilled. $229,900. Call Patti to view 613-401-0197

This super hi-ranch close to Calabogie has 3 large bedrooms, 2 baths, screened in porch and partially finished lower level. Custom designed and tastefully decorated - an ideal family home. Only 9 years old! $219,900. Call Patti to view 613-401-0197

Nicely updated 2 bedrm home, huge main floor bath. Main floor laundry. Open kitchen/dining area. Relaxing front porch. Vacant and ready for you! Call Dennis 613-432-0041 MLS 757590

75 MUTUAL AVE

1487 GOSHEN RD

860 SNAKE RIVER LINE

MUST SELL

IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY

$149,900. Extra large lot makes this home feel like country living! Features include 1.5 baths, main floor laundry room, super-sized kitchen with lots of cupboards and a detached garage. Call Patti to view 613-401-0197 MLS#752901

Lovely country lot! 3+1 bedrm raised bungalow. 2 car attached garage + 1 car detached. Beautifully updated kitchen. Close to highway 17 for communters. Quick possession possible. Call Dennis 613-432-0041 MLS #755589

161 READY AVE

72 STRINGERS LANE $299,900

2 bedrm bungalow. Hardwood floors.

Propane fireplace in living room. Detached garage. Immediate occupancy.

Call Dennis 613-432-0041 MLS #754835

Located on Renfrew’s main street this commercial property is a great place to run your business. Main floor features 3 separate retail spaces and upper level has 4 apartments. Call Morris @ 613-4321830 MLS #763010

Super 4 bedroom home in town on the Bonnechere River. Host: Patti @ 613-4010197. MLS #757702

1181 HWY 60

6647-B HIGHWAY 132

2855 - B HWY 132

2 Bedrm year round home on the Madawaska near Burnstown. Fully finished basement. Expansive decking.

Lovely views. Call Dennis 613-432-0041.

MLS #754634

100 acre farm with 95 acres tillable. Nice 4 bedrm farmhouse with addition. 2 Baths.

Creek on property. Call Dennis 613-432-0041 MLS #757945 Asking $299,900

BUILDING LOTS

Four - one acres lots on the garden of Eden Rd. $28,500 each. Severed, surveyed and ready to go!

Call Dennis 613-432-0041.

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY JULY 25, 2 - 4:00 P.M. ABERDEEN ST. RENFREW

On Duty This Weekend Dennis Yakaback Real Estate Broker

Where Horton Township meets the town limits. 4 acres with town water and sewer. Large paved area. High visibility.

Call Dennis 613-432-0041.

Entrepreneur wanted! Good living quarters over large office area. Attached insulated shop and detached 40’x70’ shop.

Additional outbuildings. Great for flea market, self storage business or retail sales. A bargain at 159,900. Call Dennis 613-432-0041. MLS #751068

613-432-0041 Just 10km from town. 4 bedrms, 3 1/2 Baths, soaring sunrm, beautifully finished on all 3 levels. Hardwood and softwood floors. Situated on just under 10 acres of parklike land.

Call Dennis 613-432-0041 MLS #761251

Phase 5 almost complete. Come and check it out! Over 1200 sf, 2bds, 2 bath, hardwood, ceramic $205,900.

Your host: Dennis Yakaback (Broker) 613-432-0041

I welcome your weekend call on any listed property

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SERVICE â&#x20AC;&#x201C; INTEGRITY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; RESULTS

NEW LISTINGS WITH WATER ACCESS

Marianne Carroll Broker/Sales Rep. 613-433-4275

Kelly Derue Broker/Sales Rep. 613-433-2681

Sherri Cobus Sales Representative 613-432-1947

Allison Shields-Mulvihill Sales Representative 613-433-2880

gerryoneil@royallepage.ca

mariannecarroll@royallepage.ca

kellyderue@royallepage.ca

sherricobus@royallepage.ca

allisonmulvihill@royallepage.ca catherineoneil@royallepage.ca

NEW LISTING

ENJOY THIS HOME STEPS FROM VIRGIN LAKE IN THE HEART OF 4 SEASONAL RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. OPEN CONCEPT LIVING & DINING RMS WITH 2 SKYLIGHTS & WOOD FIREPLACE. KITCHEN WITH BREAKFAST BAR. MASTER BEDROOM ON MAIN FLOOR & 4PC BATH. LOFT HAS 2 EXTRA BEDROOMS. MLS#765679

CENTENNIAL LAKE

MCBRIDE ROAD NEW RAISED BUNGALOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION IN COTIEVILLE FEATURING 3 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, CERAMIC & HARDWOOD FLOORS, HIGHER END FINISHING TOUCHES & ATTACHED SINGLE GARAGE. GREAT CURB APPEAL WITH STONE WORK. MLS#762331

P R O P E R T I E S

63 ALVA DRIVE 2+2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW IS SITUATED ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF COBDEN WITH EASY ACCESS TO HWY #17. A BRIGHT & SPACIOUS HOME WITH 2 PROPANE FIREPLACES, CENTRAL AIR, FINISHED LOWER LEVEL, ATTACHED DOUBLE HEATED GARAGE, 2 VERANDAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S & WELL MANICURED GROUNDS. WELL BUILT & BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED! MLS#755689

368 DOMBROSKIE ROAD QUALITY CUSTOM BUILT HOME, 3000 SQ FT LIVING SPACE, SITUATED ON 1.79 ACRE ON PRIVATE, TREED LOT. 4 BDRM, 4 BATHS, MAIN FLOOR OPEN CONCEPT KITCHEN/EATING/FAMILY ROOM, FORMAL LIVING RM & DINING RM. MUCH ATTENTION TO DETAIL IN THIS HOME! MLS#762463

W I T H

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THIS IMMACULATE 2+2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW IS SITUATED ON A ONE ACRE PRIVATE PARK LIKE SETTING LOT WITH DEEDED ACCESS TO MINK LAKE. CALL FOR ALL THE DETAILS. MLS#747241

BURNSTOWN ROAD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1.51 ACRES, NICELY TREED, ENTRANCE PERMIT & ROUGH DRIVEWAY & PARTIALLY CLEARED FOR HOUSE 660 HYDRO BAY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 725â&#x20AC;&#x2122; WATERFRONT WITH19 ACRES + GREAT FOR HUNTING & RECREATION 668 HYDRO BAY â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 443â&#x20AC;&#x2122; WATERFRONT WITH 17.37 ACRES, SURVEYED, HYDRO, SEPTIC INSTALLED & CLEARED TO BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME! LACROIX BAY ROAD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 225â&#x20AC;&#x2122; WATERFRONT, PAVED ROAD, HYDRO, TELEPHONE & MILES OF GOOD BOATING & FISHING! THOMSON ROAD - .75 ACRE LOT, NICELY TREED ON PAVED ROAD, PRIVATE & FLAT Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;BRIEN ROAD â&#x20AC;&#x201C; COMMERCIAL 1 ACRE LOT IN THE HEART OF HIGH TRAFFIC AREA + EASY ACCESS TO HWY 417

1385 STORYLAND ROAD

406 HUBERS ROAD EXCEPTIONAL PROPERTY OFFERING A VIEW FOR MILES IN ALL DIRECTIONS. UPDATED 4 BEDROOM FARMHOUSE ON PICTURESQUE 300 ACRES FEATURING LARGE EAT-IN KITCHEN, LIVING & DINING AREA PLUS NEWER ADDITION OF A FAMILY ROOM, BASEMENT AREA HAS SAUNA, SINK & SHOWER, WRAPAROUND PORCH. MLS#742776

34 MUNROE AVE. E. EXCELLENT STARTER HOME OR INCOME PROPERTY. CENTRALLY LOCATED 3 BDRM HOME WITH MANY UPGRADES. LG EAT-IN KITCHEN WITH SOME NEW CABINETS. NEW FLOORING MAIN LEVEL, 3 NEW ENTRY DOORS, NEW GAS FURNACE & HWT + NEW 4 PC BATH AND PLUMBING. CUTE & CLEAN! MLS#752986

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463 JESSUP ROAD

WATERFRONT, BUILDING & COMMERCIAL LOTS

A C R E A G E

640 COLTON ROAD

3551 OPEONGO ROAD

200 ACRE HUNT CAMP APPROXIMATELY 15 MINUTES FROM RENFREW WITH 3 MILES OF TRAILS. SPACIOUS CEDAR SIDED BUNGALOW, ALL INSULATED, 4 BEDROOMS, KITCHEN, DINING & LIVING ROOM. YEAR ROUND ACCESS. MLS#749834

PRIVACY GUARANTEED IN THIS 3 BEDROOM, 3 BATH, 2 STOREY FAMILY HOME WITH UNIQUE FLOOR PLAN JUST MINUTES FROM RENFREW AND SITUATED ON 47 ACRES. CALL TO VIEW! MLS#751642

234 SIDNEY AVENUE

58 BARNET BLVD

873 FERGUSLEA ROAD

99 STEVENSON CRESCENT A RARE PROPERTY SITUATED ON 2.03 ACRES IN A PRIME RESIDENTIAL AREA! 3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW WITH 1800+ SQ.FT. OF LIVING SPACE WITH MANY UPGRADES, OPEN CONCEPT LIVING/ DINING WITH 3 SIDED FIREPLACE. OUTSIDE FEATURES A IN-GROUND SALT WATER POOL WITH FLAGSTONE PATIO & MANY TREES. MLS#746206

333 AIRTH BLVD. THIS 3 BEDROOM FREEHOLD TOWNHOUSE FEATURES A COVERED FRONT VERANDA, LAMINATE FLOOR IN LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM & KITCHEN, MAIN FLOOR 2 PC. BATH, CENTRAL AIR, FULL UNFINISHED BASEMENT FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT, ATTACHED GARAGE WITH INTERIOR ENTRY & A LANDSCAPED GARDEN AT BACK. MLS # 766008

THIS TRENDY 2.5 STOREY HOME IS GREAT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE STARTING OUT. MANY UPGRADES. ALL NEW LAMINATE FLOORING, JET TUB IN 4PC BATH, FINISHED 3RD LEVEL WITH PULL DOWN STAIRS, VERY PRIVATE & ALL APPLIANCES INCLUDED IN SALE. MLS#759179

A C C E S S

34 MORNING FLIGHT COURT THIS 3+1 BEDROOM BUNGALOW IS NESTLED IN A PRIVATE HIGH END SUBDIVISION ON A 1.35 ACRE LOT WITH DEEDED ACCESS TO CALABOGIE LAKE & JUST STEPS AWAY FROM CALABOGIE HIGHLANDS GOLF COURSE. MLS#756120

208 PATRICK AVENUE

GREAT LOCATION, CLOSE TO AMENITIES, FOR THIS 2+ 1 BEDROOM BUNGALOW. LOVELY HARDWOOD FLOORS. PRIVATE BACK YARD,12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; X 12â&#x20AC;&#x2122; PATIO WITH CANOPY. BEST OF ALL AFFORDABLE LIVING! SEE FOR YOURSELF AND YOU WILL FEEL RIGHT AT HOME! MLS#753388

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CENTURY OLD, 4 BEDROOM LOG HOME RESTORED TO ITS ORIGINAL STATE SITUATED ON 17+ ACRES. PROPERTY INCLUDES GOOD SIZED LOG BARN, AN OPERATING WORKSHOP WITH POWER, STORAGE SHED, WOOD SHED & A GREENHOUSE. MLS#760457

JUST MOVE IN TO THIS IMMACULATE 3 BEDROOM HOME WITH OVERSIZED KITCHEN, NEW DECK & POOL. CENTRAL AIR, GAS FURNANCE, OAK FLOORING, AIRTIGHT WOOD STOVE, LARGE TOWN LOT + CENTRE TOWN LOCATION. IT IS ALL HERE WAITING FOR YOU! MLS#759521

3630 RIVER ROAD THIS 3 BEDROOM, 1.5 STOREY HOME IS SITUATED ON A LARGE LOT CLOSE TO THE OTTAWA RIVER PUBLIC BOAT LAUNCH AND FEATURES OPEN CONCEPT LIVING, FIREPLACE, NEWER WINDOWS & ATRIUM DOORS, NEWLY RENOVATED KITCHEN & BATH, ABOVE GROUND POOL & A VIEW OF THE OTTAWA RIVER.

A T E R F R O N T

62 VIRGIN LAKE LANE GREAT 3 BEDROOM FAMILY COTTAGE WITH ACCESS TO VIRGIN LAKE, QUIET SMALL PRIVATE LAKE JUST MINUTES FROM CALABOGIE & 4 SEASON RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. SAND BEACH, PLAY AREA & DOCK FOR BOATS AT THE WATER. MLS#763780

A HEALTHY, ECONOMICAL & ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME WITH HARDWOOD & CERAMIC FLOORS, 3 BEDROOMS, LOVELY 5PC BATH ON MAIN LEVEL, OAK KITCHEN CABINETS, DINING ROOM WITH PATIO DOORS TO PRIVATE REAR DECK, LOWER LEVEL FEATURES 2PC BATH WITH LAUNDRY FACILITIES. MLS#764561

74 MCCREARY LANE

468B BAGOT LONG LAKE GREAT 2 BEDROOM FAMILY COTTAGE ON SMALLER TRANQUIL LAKE! SITUATED ON A POINT WHICH ENSURES A GREAT VIEW IN EITHER DIRECTION. ONLY 10 MINUTES FROM CALABOGIE & 30 MINUTES FROM RENFREW. MLS#760470

661 GRAPHITE BAY ROAD 3 BEDROOM WATERFRONT HOME ON BLACK DONALD LAKE SITUATED ON 1.21 ACRES WITH DETACHED DOUBLE GARAGE + WORKSHOP AND DOCK & STORAGE UNIT AT WATER. MLS#753674

BOASTING WITH CHARACTER, THIS 3 BEDROOM HOME IS GRACED WITH A WRAPAROUND DECK, NESTLED IN THE PINES & JUST STEPS FROM THE WELL GROOMED SANDY BEACH ON THE OTTAWA RIVER! A FOUR SEASON PARADISE! MLS#748982

399799

61 PLAUNT STREET

GREAT LOCATION FOR THIS MAINTENANCE FREE 2 BDRM HOME. MAIN FL FAMILY ROOM FEATURES WOOD BURNING STOVE & GARDEN DOOR THAT LEADS TO REAR YARD. HARDWOOD FLOORS, CENTRAL AIR, GAS FURNACE, NEWER WINDOWS & DOORS + PLENTY OF CURB APPEAL!

Catherine O'Neil Broker/Manager 613-432-2333

NEW LISTING

296 JORDAN AVENUE

FANTASTIC LOCATION FOR SCENIC PROPERTY LOCATED ON HWY #132. 3+1 BDRM RAISED BUNGALOW NESTLED IN A HILL ON 50 ACRES. FEATURES INCLUDE WOOD FIRED BRICK FIREPLACE WITH NEWER CHIMNEY LINER, WALK-OUT BASEMENT, OPEN CONCEPT LIVING & KITCHEN, LG BEDROOMS + DOUBLE DETACHED GARAGE. MLS#765674

FEATURED PROPERTY

LESS THAN 10 YEARS OLD, THIS CUSTOM BUILT, MAINTENANCE FREE, 1+2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW OFFERS PLENTY OF ATTRACTIVE FEATURES & IS LOCATED ON A BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED LOT WITH A PRIVATE BACK YARD. ROOF RE-SHINGLED JUNE 2010. MLS#760453

NEW LISTING

2540 HWY#132

VIRGIN LAKE LANE

VIRGIN LAKE LANE THIS NEAT & TIDY 4 SEASON COTTAGE/ CHALET COMES COMPLETELY FURNISHED FEATURING A SAUNA ROOM, WATER ACCESS JUST A HOP, SKIP & JUMP AWAY WITH SAND BEACH & DOCK, MINUTES FROM CALABOGIE PEAKS & K&P TRAIL AND CLOSE TO CALABOGIE GOLF COURSE. MLS#765911

Gerry O'Neil Broker of Record/Owner 613-432-2333

Local Jehovahs staying close to God

The Pembroke and Cobden congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses recently attended their 2010 Remain Close to Jehovah Convention in Cornwall.

“This convention,” said Roy Langley, “was very encouraging to all in our congregation who already believe in God and wish to deepen their spirituality. The program featured parts that respectfully examine different attitudes nonbelievers may have toward God and misconceptions that hinder many from developing an intimate friendship with God.” The keynote address was How Jehovah Draws Close to Us. Another part focused on how family members can enhance their communication with one another based on their individual relationships with God. The program also featured positive steps one can take to protect one’s spirituality and relationship with God, and 38 publicly symbolized their personal dedication to God during a baptism ceremony.

Sunday’s program addressed How Can You Draw Close to God? A full-costume

drama, set in the first century, focused on God’s desire to deliver those close to him when he brings an end to wickedness on earth. The Witnesses believe that a careful reading of Bible passages can reveal much about God’s personality and how humans can draw close to a God they cannot see.

Back in May Witnesses from 11 congregations of Jehovah’s Witnesses within Ottawa and the Valley attended a two-day Bible-education session at their convention complex in Aylmer, Que. The seminar’s theme was Safeguard Yyour Spirituality.

Talks and demonstrations were presented from the Bible to show delegates how Bible study is the key to developing and maintaining spiritual health. It was observed that in today’s world most people are more concerned with the secular than he spiritual. The program reinforced the need for all to become serious Bible students. The keynote address was Maintaining Spiritual Health in a Sick World.

Nine new ministers were ordained.

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Beautiful waterfront property in Vydon Acres. 4 bdrm 2 storey home in excellent condition situated on a landscaped lot.

Open concept main level, completely finished lower level with screened in wrap around porch. Full deck on main level with synthetic life long decking.

Lots of upgrades. Quiet cul de sac. Very nice waterfront for swimming and boating - floating dock included. MLS #752257

35 Ridgeview dr, Braeside $689,000

Stunning custom built executive home overlooking the majestic Ottawa River. Cultured stone exterior with attached garage and detached garage/workshop. Gourmet style kitchen with granite counter tops, inviting great room with gas fireplace. Formal lvg rm and dng rm, den, 3 bdrms, 2 ensuite baths as well as full bath and powder room. 4th bdrm on lower level being used as painting studio. Radiant floor heat on lower level. MLS #755007

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Picturesque hobby farm - 149 acres. 1.5 storey century home in excellent condition, country style kitchen. Attached workshop and garage. Home is tenant occupied.

Good farm buildings for storage or animals. MLS #764439

Private setting amongst the stately trees on the shores of the beautiful Madawaska River.

Completely landscaped lot. Totally renovated home. Deslaurier kitchen, 4 pc master ensuite, lge family/living room; dining room as well as an eat in kithcen. Enclosed porch leading to gorgeous built in pool with full decking. Excellent area to boat, water ski, fish. Ramps and power chair lift for the disabled

169 Dalkeith St Pakenham $259,900

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2 storey brick home on a large corner lot in the beautiful Village of Pakenham. This turn of the century 4 bdrm home features a centre hall plan, formal lvg rm and dng rm; main floor family rm and main flr laundry. It is situated on a large corner lot with lots of opportunity for the gardener in the family. MLS #759635

76 McVicar Lane, Burnstown $649,900

66 McVicar Lane, Burnstown $689,900 Waterfront, trees, privacy, serenity - this property has it all and more. Truly a hidden gem. Multi level home on the shores of the beautiful Madawaska River. 4 bdrms, 3 baths, walk out lower level, 2 large decks, balcony. Open concept kitchen, lvg rm/dng rm, large family room. 2 double detached garages - one with loft. MLS #759632

4507 Stonecrest Rd., Woodlawn $239,900

4007 Torbolton Ridge Rd. Woodlawn. $449,900

Come to the country- Hi ranch on large lot with panoramic SW view.

3+1 bdrms, fully finished lower level.

Hrdwd in lvg rm, tile in kitchen.

Propane fireplace in lvg rm and wood pellet stove in basement. Above ground pool. Over sized garage. Hi Speed wireless. MLS #755518

82 Viewmount Dr., Calabogie $219,900

2898 Con 8 N, Pakenham $419,900 Quietness, peacefulness, privacy, acreage, hobby farm - this property has it all. Architecturally re-designed original log home with newer addition open concept kitchen, lvg rm, dng rm, 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, hrdwd, pine and tile floors. Good barns for horses, cattle, sheep. Excellent acreage for hay, grains or market gardening. MLS# 757410

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138 Lavallee Rd., Renfrew $389,900

312 Mississippi Dr, Vydon Acres. $449,900

44 acres of peace and tranquiltiy with a quality built 3 bdrm, 3 bath bungalow featuring an open concept kitchen/lvg rm/dng rm, a fully finished basement with walk out and potential for an inlaw suite. Attached 2 car garage and detached garage/workshop with living quarters. Available immediately. 4007 Torbolton Ridge Rd. MLS # 762645.

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Getaway or permanent residence - “A” frame chalet with view of Calabogie Peaks. 4 bdrm, 3 baths, walk out lower level. All appliances included.

Beautiful lot. Available immediately.

Deeded lake access. MLS #763401.

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NEW LISTING Calabogie NEW HOME, Foam block build, stucco exterior, geothermal loop system furnace, this home is so efficient, and will save you a lot of $$ in home utility costs per year. High basement, large windows, wired and plumbed to use as a granny suite as well. Beautiful home, gleaming hardwoods, and ceramics, 3 bath, 4 bedroom. Call to view $319,000 MLS #765926

NEW LISTING Eganville 7+ Acres overlooking Lake Dore, with new modern touches, ceramics, paints, drywall, throughout this bungalow home. Come fall in love, plenty of space for you, the children and pets, A gardeners dream lot, and a mature apple orchard to call yours! MLS #765453

626B AUGSBURG RD.

WATERFRONT - Completely private retreat ideal for those looking for solitude and tranquility. Great fishing from 800+ feet of shoreline or take small boat, canoe or kayak out to explore the flowing waters of the Bonnechere River.

Plus guest cabin and 2000+ sq ft garage/workshop. Only mins to shopping.

MLS#763166. Call Lisa for details.

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2 choice building lots, Poplar Way, Calabogie $58,000 each 64 Acres – Murphy Calabogie $134,900

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4.67 Acres – Prime Commercial location – Renfrew 50+ Acres – Dunrobin

Enjoy boating on the Ottawa River without paying the high prices and taxes.

This generous 1.4 acre lot is located on the Bonncechere River with direct access into the Ottawa River. App. 3/4 of lot is level and cleared with a treed, tiered area along waterfront. Some steps already in place leading down to sitting area near the water. Partial drive and culvert in place. $79,900.

MLS#764883. Call Lisa.

DESIGNED FOR HAPPY LIVING! 2+2 bedroom home, 2 full baths. New roof, deck & hottub, hardwoods, ceramics, some appliances & water softener. Excellent family home in a nice residential area. Large yard & 1 car inside entry garage. MLS#761787. $274,900. Call Sheila

GRATTON RD. DOUGLAS Great location to build your dream home. Lot is treed at road for privacy but cleared and ready to build at back. New drive and culvert. Hydro at driveway. $39,900.

MLS#763512. Call Lisa.

$345,000 155 NEILSON ST, BRAESIDE Magnificent home on Ottawa River. Great value! 5 bdrms, 3 1/2 bathrms, hardwood floors, new gas furnace. Garage/Workshop, insulated and heated. mls#717749 Call Teri

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50 LOCHIEL STREET, RENFREW This charming 3 bedroom home has original moldings a large fenced yard. Appliances included. A perfect starter home. Call Teri.

MLS #749729

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Waterfront - 97 acres with 400ft frontage on Muskrat Lake. Call Teri. MLS #742336 $179,000 FERGUSON LAKE RD.

$39,900 Excellent Building lot, in a 4-season recreational area, close to ski hill, boat launch and golf course. Call Teri for details. 4.6 acres. MLS # 749094

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Funds Distribution Committee chairperson Cathi Fairfield said it has always been in the RCUW mandate to see that those in need are included in community programs and this grant would help send community children in need to camp.

Since 1980, the program has provided less-privileged children in Renfrew County the opportunity to participate in an organized summer camp program.

The program is funded entirely by public donations. Family and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Services hoped to raise about $57,000 this year to provide over 231 children with the opportunity to attend various overnight and day camps throughout the area.

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On Sunday June 6, Father Pat Blake and the congregation of Most Precious Blood Parish, Calabogie, bid farewell to the Naismith family â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Chris, Theresa, Ben, Josh, Evan, Kyle and Kelsey.

The children grew up in the parish and were active in many ministries: Christmas Pageant, special Feast Day processions, altar servers and readers. The father served as a reader and eucharistic minister; the mother made sure the albs were clean, pressed and everyone was sitting in their regular pew.

A framed photo of the church was presented to the family.

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House for Sale Spacious reverse-split 3-bedroom house on fenced lot In Beachburg. Features include heated workshop, skylights in dining room, open concept, large foyer, curved staircase, double garage.

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25 x 12 cottage/hunt camp. Must be moved, requires new shingles. Siding, windows and doors in good condition. Inside in good condition and furnished with bunk beds and twin bed, couch and kitchen. Rigged with propane lights but hard wired for 60 amp electricity. $1300 O.B.O. Call 613-432-9736 or 613-720-6401.

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Wanted: Looking for an Old English Sheepdog puppy for spring 2011. We live in Kemptville, have a good sized yard and are used to large dogs.

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2 BEDROOM BRAND new Garden Home, deck at rear, high end laminate flooring.

Available Aug 1st. Call 432-7562 3 BEDROOM BRAND NEW executive garden home, 11/2 baths, gas heat, luxurious living call 613-432-7562

House for Rent Amberwood Stittsville Adult condo bungalow, 2 Bedrm 2 Bath, harwood floors, 4 season sunroom, 4 appliances included.

Avail. Sept. 1st, 2010. $1,500.00 per mos plus utilities.

Call Mel or Sandy 613-831-5510 APARTMENTS FOR RENT

2 BEDROOM APT for rent, ready to move in anytime $570/month plus heat and hydro, stove and fridge included, main st Renfrew close to all shops, 613433-6301 2 BEDROOM APT. Oak St. Ground floor.

Fridge, stove, parking $550/mth plus hydro One year lease NO PETS First/last and references required. 613433-3053

ADULT LIVING IN ARNPRIOR 2 BEDROOM APT $775 heat and water included, close to downtown and shopping. NO For sale by owner only. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE DOGS Call 613-8753 bedroom split-level for rent, quiet street, 5362 house with 2 bedroom available Sept 1/10 required, APT FOR RENT August Granny flat/rental References 1, responsible quiet unit with ground floor 613-432-8531 person for 2 bedroom, entrance.

Excellent $850 a month plus condition with many electricity, 776 Bruce new renovations in last BEAUTIFUL IMMACU- St Renfrew, 613-433five years. 6 minutes LATE 2 bedroom plus 9600 ask for Ed. den, 1 1/2 bathroom, to Renfrew. Beautiful EXECUTIVE GARDEN setting, in maple bush. HOME, 8th ST. Two COBDEN one bedroom loft apartment, $350,000. storey, deck, fireplace, available Aug 1st. Ap5 appliances.

First and Telephone pliances, parking, launlast month’s rent, refer- dry, view of lake. appointments only ences required. $600/mo, hydro extra.

613-432-2566. $950/month plus No smoking, no pets. utilities. 613-432-3170 613-851-4630 PERTH: 50 acre classy updated hobby farm.

IMPECCABLE LARGE 2 Lovely spotless 4 bedapartment, room home, swimming FURNISHED GARDEN bedroom pool, double garage, HOME, for non-smok- September 1st, Hall ing, mature tenants.

2 Ave., Interesting view large barn. Creek meanders through bathrooms, 2 plus bed- from your balcony, aprooms, 6 appliances, pliances, laundry faproperty. $320,000.

Gerry Hudson, 1-613- finished basement, gas cilities, parking, secure 449-1668, Sales Rep. heat, no pets. $1200 building, Wilson InvestRideau Town & Coun- plus utilities, first and ments, 613-432-8417 try Realty Ltd. Broker- last month’s rent, referLARGE TWO BEDences. 613-622-0847 age.

ROOM apartment on second floor, security INDUSTRIAL FURNISHED OR UN- door access, gas heat COMMERCIAL SPACE FURNISHED 4 bed- and laundry facilities room home, 2 wash- on site. Leave message at 613-432-3319 APPROX 2,000 SQ FT - rooms, Constant Lake, 2 bathrooms, lunch- heat and hydro, snow LOOKING FOR AN room, walk-in vault, plowing and grass APARTMENT? Wilson a/c, security, wheel cutting included, no Investments, 613-432$1200/month 8417 is your reliable chair access. Separate pets or combined up to 613-628-5080 landlord in Renfrew! Af8000 sq ft. Storage at fordable rents, clean back, loading docks, quiet secure buildings. home, Office location #2 fire sprinklers. Call for Garden available September -850 O’Brien. info 613-333-1042.

1st, 8th/Street, bright COMMERCIAL SPACE efficient bungalow, two AVAILABLE on Duke bedrooms, fridge, St. approx 800sqft, lots stove, garage, deck. of storage included, in $985.00 plus utilities, same building behind gas heat. 1st and last Monalisa Day Spa, months rent, references.

613-333-1042 613-432-3170

HOUSE FOR SALE

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

LOOKING FOR MATURE person - 1 bedroom, basement apt, stove and fridge included. $450/month plus heat and hydro. NO PETS. Quiet building.

Call 613-432-3053, leave name/number.

ONE BEDROOM APT to rent, recently renovated, laminate floors, fresh paint, 2 blocks from main street, 3rd floor of house, $500 plus hydro 613-4333736 ONE BEDROOM IN prime location in quiet building, looking for mature tenant - 40 plus interested in long term tenancy, hardwood floors, all new windows, bright rooms, in mint condition, eat-in kitchen, 4 pc bath, fridge and stove included, no pets please, no smoking, first and last required, $525 monthly, plus utilities available August 1 phone 613-432-7154 RENFREW SPACIOUS! QUIET! CLEAN! Well maintained 1 bedroom apt, $500 plus hydro, water paid.

For information call 613-7521464 pls leave message

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312 Raglan St. S., Renfrew *HOT TUB (SPA) CovBESIDE FINNIGAN’S ers-Best Price. Best 432-8826 quality. All shapes and colours. Call 1-866585-0056.

PEACHES, PEARS and www.thecoverguy.ca nectarines coming ear25 X 12 COT- ly. Order now. Harvey TAGE/HUNT CAMP Martin 613-587-4696 Must be moved, requires new shingles, SACRIFICE - MOVING Siding, windows and BED - Queen size, box, doors in good condi- frame, mattress (6 tion, inside good condi- months old) originally tion and furnished with $1000 asking $500, bunk beds and single 613-432-9466 bed, couch and kitchen. Rigged with pro- SCOOTER SPECIAL pane lights but hard 25% Off Select Models wired for 60 amp elec- Buy/sell Stair lifts, tricity. $1300 obo. Call Porch lifts, Scooters, 613-432-9736 or 613- Bath lifts, Hospital beds 720-6401 etc. Call SILVER CROSS !!40+ USED APPLI- 613-231-3549 ANCES, most are newer models with energy star certification. Free TAN SOFA, 2 seater, delivery, one year war- good condition, $125. ranty. Appliance repair, Two miniature horses, disposal and dishwash- $350 each. Mini bike er installation. Call for for kids, $200, like prices and details. 613- new. 15” tires $10 each. 613-623-6711 623-1077

PETS

WANTED TO BUY Doll accessories for Barbie and Cabbage Patch dolls, call 433-9206 after 6p.m. or leave message

In Shoes!

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ARTICLES 4 SALE

WANTED

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INSURANCE

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Buy & Sell in the Classifieds!

- secure building - All one level - utilities included - 4 piece bath - Appliances incl.

- minutes to shopping Studio Suites from $599/month

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RENFREW, VERY LARGE ONE Bedroom apartment, with private entrance, stove, fridge included. Looking for mature tenants. All inclusive. Very central.

Available August 1stor sooner. 613-432-9935 SPECIAL THIS WEEK! September 1st, 1 bedroom apartment, Hall Ave., nice open concept, fridge, stove, carpeting, water, intercom, laundry room, Wilson Investments 613-4328417

COTTAGES FOR RENT

LOST & FOUND FOUND - KEYS, July 13, in front of Pawn Shop in Carleton Place.

Call 613-257-1303 or pick up at 53 Bridge Street, Carleton Place.

FOUND ORANGE AND white kitten in area of Subway restaurant, call 613-4321485

COTTAGE FOR RENT LOST PEARL BRACEprivate cottage on Nor- LET, sentimental value way Lake, fully 432-7123 equipped, available August, $650 per week, phone 613-752WANTED 0269 COTTAGE TO RENT by the week or for the season on the Ottawa River, 4 km west of Arnprior. Waterfront, furnished, beach, Suitable for 2 people. Call 613623-2406

RETIRED COUPLE WANTING to rent waterfront cottage with boat on Hurd’s Lake or vicinity during last week of July or first week of August, 613-433-3351

Book your recruitment ad today and receive 15 days on workopolis for only $130* Call 613-591-2431 *when you advertise in this newspaper

LOST July 15, Thursday afternoon by the Mac’s Shell Station WHITE WOOD CANE HANDMADE WITH PICTURE OF 2 RACOONS on it.

REWARD $100

Call Ted 613-432-4618

HELP WANTED

AZ COMPANY DRIVERS & O/Os WELCOME - Financial Stability; Great Lanes; Quality Freight; Dry Vans; Competitive Pay and Benefits.

Call Celadon Canada, Kitchener. 1-800-3320518 www.celadon canada.com Construction Labourers required immediately.

Must have own Transportation, Driver’s license, WHMIS, Fall Protection & Confined Space. Equipment experience an asset.

Phone 613-223-2303 or Fax 613-839-7415 ELDERLY GENTLEMAN requires live-in caregiver immediately in his own home in Braeside.

Please phone 613-6230270 or 613-6225596

HELP WANTED

WANTED LICENCED MECHANIC 30 hours a week, send resume to Box “U” 35 Opeongo Rd, Renfrew On, K7V 2T2

NEWLY RENOVATED & EXPANDING

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CARRIERS NEEDED TOWN OF

RENFREW various routes Seeking reliable people to deliver the Renfrew Mercury every Thursday

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VACATION PROPERTIES

MONDAY 5 P.M.

HELP WANTED

Machinery and Building Maintenance • Immediate Opening • Fulltime Position • Benefits Package • Background in trouble shooting, welding, pneumatics.

“Benefit Package”

WANTED IMMEDIATELY FULL time, part time caregiver for disabled female, must be able to work every 2nd weekend, hours are 8:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. phone 613-432-4725

$$$ SECURITY GUARDS $$$ No Experience Needed. Full Training Offered 613-228-2813

www.wsssbmh.org

Laurysen Kitchens Limited is receiving resumes for several production positions available immediately.

Send resumes to: 19 Renfrew Ave. E. Renfrew, ON K7V 2W6

WE ARE looking for key people to expand our financial services business in this area.

Experience not necessary. We will train. For an interview, call Matw w w . i r o n h o r s e - thew McBain at; group.com 613-723-1139

HELP WANTED

JOB OPPORTUNITY

HAIRSTYLISTS WANTED

PAID IN ADVANCE! Make $1000 Weekly Brochures from home.

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HELP WANTED

GENERAL HELP

START Immediately.

Stair Manufacturer requires shop help. Positions available for assemblers, finishers, and general shop help.

Carpentry skill an asset, but will train. Must have own transportation and be physically fit. Fax or email resume to 613-838-2143 or info@stairshop.com

Hurd’s Lake

HELP WANTED

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VERY SPACIOUS 1 bedroom apt, includes 5 appliances plus gas fireplace, walk -in closet, beautiful view, balcony, large backyard, $895 includes heat and hydro. Also 1 bedroom fridge and stove, $625 inclusive available Aug 1, Castleford 613-432-6720

WHITE CEDARS TOURIST PARK Seasonal sites, waterfront cottage rentals, tenting, boat rentals, big lots, sandy beach, boat launch. Store onsite. Best rates in the valley for services provided. 613-649-2255 www.whitecedars.ca

LOST & FOUND

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UNIQUE 1 BEDROOM apartment (former school building) “The Academy” high ceilings, large fridge, stove, blinds, gas furnace, parking with plug, lovely quiet building, Wilson Investments 613-432-8417

RESORTS & CAMPS

7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Monday to Friday Fax 613-836-2345 Attention: Jim Grenier; Only candidatesEmail chosen for an interview will be contacted. jgrenier@laurysenkitchens.com

CARESSANT CARE COBDEN HAS IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR PART-TIME RN’S & RPN’S CL19635

Located between Renfrew and Pembroke, we are a 64 bed Long Term Care facility that offers a challenging career to Nurses.

Contact Tom Sidney 613-432-3655 ext 31 ALGONQUINS OF ONTARIO

Requirements:

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Fax: 613-646-2182 interview will be contacted.

The best place to start planning your Florida Get-Away!

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Only those selected for an

Rates starting as low as $89/night

U S IIT US IIS T V S T V OW A AT N NOW

The Algonquins of Ontario require the services of an Executive Director who has extensive knowledge regarding the culture and history of the Algonquin people within the Ottawa Valley in order to provide administration and consultation support to the Algonquins of Ontario Negotiation Representatives. The candidate will have a post secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration or Management or in a related field, or five (5) years of related experience in business or public administration/ management. Duties to include but not limited to:

Jessica Gilbert, DON Caressant Care 12 Wren Drive Cobden, Ont. K0J 1K0

All Regions of Florida from 2- to 8-bdrm homes.

Condos, Villas, Pool Homes - we have them all!

WORK WANTED

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On your next Florida Vacation do not be satisfied with a hotel room when you can rent your own private Vacation home!

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing • Current Registration with the College of Nurses • Long Term Care experience an asset • Excellent assessment skills • Excellent Interpersonal and leadership skills • Current Criminal Reference Check Required Please submit your resume to:

Are you looking for a house sitter, or someone to look after your pet while you go away?

I am a very trustworthy lady in my 50’s who loves animals and will look after your property.

Please call 613-432-5034

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- manage the consultation office’s information, fiscal, human and material resources - provide effective planning, management, and support of the Administration staff and its resources in order to best meet the needs of the Algonquin Negotiation Representatives in a consistent and efficient manner - correspond with various Government agencies regarding administration and financial matters - develop program budgets as required - research funding sources and submit applications as required and oversee/assist with individual programs as required Salary range: To be disclosed upon request.

Location: Algonquins of Ontario Consultation Office, Pembroke, ON Full time position until March 2011 with potential for renewal.

Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. Friday July 30, 2010.

For further information and detailed job description contact: Algonquins of Ontario Consultation Office 31 Riverside Drive, Suite 101 Pembroke, Ontario K8A 8R6 Telephone: (613)-735-3759 Fax: (613)-735-6307 Email: algonquins@nrtco.net CL20643

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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MORTGAGES & LOANS

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FREE YOURSELF FROM DEBT, MONEY FOR ANY PURPOSE! DEBT CONSOLIDATION. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd mortgages, credit lines and loans up to 90% LTV. Self employed, mortgage or tax arrears. DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T PAY FOR 1YR PROGRAM! #10171 ONTARIO-WIDE FINANMORTGAGES CIAL CORP. CALL 1& LOANS 888-307-7799. www.ontario-widefinan$$MONEY$$ Consoli- cial.com date Debts Mortgages to 95% No income, LOAN OR CREDIT Bad credit OK! Better Problem? Yes we can Option Mortgage help. Get up to $1 mil#10969 1-800-282- lion dollar business or 1169 www.mortgage- mortgage loan and up ontario.com to $300,000 personal loan with a minimum of 24k with interest rates starting at 3.9 percent.

Bad credit welcome.

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HELP WANTED

SERVICES

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PERSONALS

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9335 CERTIFIED MASON 10yrs exp., Chimney Repair & Restoration, cultured stone, parging, repointing. Brick, block & stone. Small/big job specialist. Free estimates. Work guaranteed. 613-250-0290.

HEDGE TRIMMING Quality work, Professional results, reasonable rates, Call Jeff, 613-623-0623.

Leave message, all calls returned. Dump Run Services Available SAVE UP TO $400 on your car insurance.

Clean driving record?

Call Grey Power today at 1-877-603-5050 for a no-obligation quote.

Open weekends.

STONE FENCE THEATRE presents Ottawa Valley supper theatre â&#x20AC;&#x153;ON THE AIR with Macâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Melodiers,â&#x20AC;? July 22,29, Aug 5,12, Sept 25, Oct. 2,16,23, in Eganville.

SPECIAL EVENTS: July 21: GRIEVOUS ANGEL: The Legend of Gram Parsons, August 4: GAIL GAVAN, August 11:APRIL VERCH. Box office: 613-757-1001 LOVE! MONEY! LIFE! or TOLL-FREE: 1-866#1 Psychics! 1-877- 310-1004. www.stone478-4410.

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Company. Handyman specializing in small jobs. Painting, carpentry, plumbing. Spring clean-up. Yard maintenance.

References OPENING SOON The available. Renfrew-Ca- Hair Cutting Hut, 147 labogie. Bill Weiss Lisgar St. Renfrew 613-570-1488 WSIB free case assessCALABOGIE AREA ment. No up front fee Lawn cutting and trim- for File representation. ming. One time or sea- Over $100 Million in sonal. Ideal for cottag- settlements. Call toll ers.

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CRIMINAL RECORD?

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GARAGE SALES YARD SALES

LARGE FAMILY yard sale, 915 Kedrosky Dr, July 24, 8 am- 1 pm.

Antiques, furniture, crystal, collectibles, dishes and much more. 4322119. Cancelled if raining.

ESTATE YARD SALE 113 Lunam St. Campbellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay Quebec, July 23, 24, 25, many salt and pepper shakers, few antiques, much more GIANT INDOOR YARD SALE 1916 Burnstown Road Sat. July 24 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Call 613-433-9628 or 613-432-8236 for information

Happy 1st Birthday RYDER SCOBIE

MOVING SALE

JULY 24 - 9:00 A.M. DOWNSIZING Contents of house: couch & chair, loveseat, leather recliner, coffee & end tables, stereo cabinets, wicker furniture & cane pressback chairs, Singer sewing machine in cabinet and more.

Everything must go

July 15 MUCH LOVE Mom & Dad XO

No Reasonable offer refused J&K Storage Block A - Unit 11 Whitton Rd.

873 RAGLAN ST S. SATURDAY JULY 24th Starts 4p.m. Friday July at 192 Simpson Ave, 23- Saturday 24. Rain from 8a.m. - 1:00p.m. or shine, E.C.E. Teacher Resources, Fish & RepBIRTHS tile tanks/decorations, and much more 915 GILLAN RD July 24, 7a.m.-12noon, indoors, hardwood kitchen chairs, pool salt, rug shampooer, office desks and chairs, and much much more

BIRTHDAYS

MAKE AN OFFER. Moving sale at 120 Rice Line. (Off Hwy 60, East of Douglas).

Everything must go. Friday July 23rd 4pm8pm, Saturday July 24th 8:00am-4:00pm.

83 BLACKBURN RD MULTI-FAMILY 65 (off Pucker St), Satur- Coronation St., Saturday July 24, 8 am - day July 24, 8a.m. noon. Rain or shine

Huge variety of items!!!

Appliances, furniture, collectibles, household items, books, tools, toys, carpet remnants.

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Please contact Jack Ronson, Quinte Mortgage Solutions Belleville.

1-866-874-0554

SERVICES

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COURSES

SEA KAYAKING!!

Beginner Sea Kayak instructions offered in the Pontiac. July 31, August 7 & 28. A full day course with Certified Instructors. Little to no experience necessary.

Contact Ray Purelifeadventures.ca, 819-647-5476

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

HAP PY 1st B I RT HDAY Ainslie Coulas

TIMM David, Heather and big brother Aidan welcome with love, Sadie Tyra born June 15, 2010 at the Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s College Hospital, Toronto, weighing 7 lbs. 3 oz.

Proud grandparents are Garry and Carol Caldwell, Timmins, Marcia Anne Timm, Renfrew and Garnet Timm, Ottawa.

July 21, 2010

Love Always, Mommy & Daddy

XOXO

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WORLD CLASS DRUMMER (of Five Man Electrical Band) is now accepting students. Private lessons, limited enrollment, free consultation. Call Steve, 613831-5029. w w w. s t eve h o l l i n g worth.ca

COURSES

Happy

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Clean out your clutter and consign your items with us!!

GIANT YARD SALE antiques, collectibles, furniture. Something for everyone: especially you! July 24, 8-1.

138 Bonnechere St S HUGE 3 DAY Yard Sale, something for everyone July 31, August 1 & 2, 9a.m.-9p.m.

1657 Acres Rd. Haley just off Olmstead Jefferies Lake Rd. 613-6469521 RENFREW SELF STORAGE 1558 Hwy 60, Saturday July 24, 8:00a.m. to 12:00p.m. cancelled if raining

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

IN MEMORIAM

CARDS OF THANKS

Jarett Dorzek

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Phillip and Shelley Eades 613-433-3993 459 Albert St., Renfrew ON K7V 1V8 info@hospicerenfrew.ca

Jesse, Jessica and Blake Eades

Marlene Kauffeldt How can a person come up with words adequate enough to express gratitude and thanks.

My thanks to my family, relatives and friends for a most memorable Birthday Celebration.

Thanks to Nick and girls of Coco Jarrys, the food and service was excellent.

Happy Birthday Grandpa!

July 28

Love, Ashtyn

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Don & Karen Cram are proud to announce the graduation of their daughter Erin from Algonquin College for the completion of Bachelor of Applied Arts in Interior Design with honours.

She has accepted a position at Project 3 Sixty, a design company in Toronto. Congratulations and we thank you for all your hard work and dedication.

To all of our dear relatives, friends, neighbours, co-workers and clients. Thank you for the support, food, flowers, cards and phone calls. To the White Lake-McNab-Braeside Fire Department, your final farewell to Jarett was extraordinary. He was honoured and proud to be a part of your team. The acts of kindness shown to Kelsey and her boys from her and Jarett’s friends have shown us what true friendships are. To Caylana, Kelsey’s constant companion and friend - thank you! Roxanne, once again, you went above and beyond; thank you. The attendance at the wake and funeral have shown us that Jarett touched many lives. Thank you to all who attended. We are overwhelmed and grateful by the generous monetary donations to Kelsey and to the children’s trust fund. The response proves we live in a wonderful community. Jarett’s legacy will live on through his boo-bear, yoggy-bear and baby-bear who miss his dearly. Thank you to Barb and Phil for the love and guidance you have shown Kelsey during such a painful time. Thank you to Boyce Funeral Home for your professionalism and for treating Kelsey with such respect. We will truly miss Jarett and he will be in our hearts forever.

Thanks also for my many cards, food, flowers and monetary gifts.

Long to be remembered, Shirley Eady

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ANNIVERSARIES

What’s your celebration?

Call now for more information 1.877.298.8288

CARDS OF THANKS

Thank You

THE GOSHEN CEMETERY BOARD would like to thank all who support the care and maintenance of the Cemetery and those who helped with our Annual Decoration Day. We are very grateful for the community’s ongoing support including financial donations as well as volunteered time!

As well, a special thank you to Allan McLeod for his donation of a beautifully handcrafted bench as a tribute to Dale Gillan, a long time Board Member and Cemetery volunteer.

Chrissy Pasch and Shawn McCallion were married on July 25, 2009 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Ladysmith, Quebec Wishing you many years of happiness

Love — Edna and Brian, Terri and Colin, Nicole and Craig McCallion and Laynard and Marlene Pasch

We would especially like to acknowledge the care given to Hilda by the doctors and 2nd floor nursing staff at the Renfrew Victoria Hospital, and the compassion shown by Goulet’s Funeral Home.

Thanks also to Fr. Terry Sirosky, Fr. Legris, Fr. McNamara, Fr. Lacey, Fr. Starks and Fr. O’Brien as well as the Helferty family, altar servers, Larry Dick and the St. Michael’s Catholic Women’s League.

We greatly appreciate the support shown to each of us by our friends, colleagues and neighbours.

Sincerely, Albert Kubiseski and family

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IN MEMORIAM

HISKO, Doug who left us accidentally 23 years ago.

Doug we don’t need a special day, month, a year, To remind us when you left us, 23 years have come and gone, The world changes from year to year, Friends from day to day, They say time heals all sorrow, And helps one to forget Well guess what?

Time so far has only proven, We do not forget, The ones we love so dearly, We just carry on.

Others were taken, yes we know, But you were ours and we love you so.

Forever loved, Forever remembered Your family

Thank You

Happy 1st Anniversary

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We would like to extend our sincerest thank you for the kind words, condolences and support expressed us with the recent passing of our wife and mother, Hilda Kubiseski.

Remembering her with a smile today, As she was not one for tears, Reflect instead on memories, Of all the happy years.

The good advice she gave us, Her eyes that shone with laughter, So much of her will never die, But live on ever after.

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In loving memory of a dear mother, wife, daughter, sister and aunt who left us July 26, 2007

The family of the late Ed Briscoe wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to all who shared in our grief when Ed passed away. Your expressions of sympathy, kind words, visits, food, cards, flowers, donations, thoughts and prayers provided us with comfort and support.

Special thanks to Dr. Johnson, Dr. Strader, nurses, staff at the R.V.H. and the ComCare staff.

A very special thank you to Rev. Brian and Alison Sharp, Marie Brydges, Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Brydges at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home and the ladies at the Northcote Community Center for the lovely lunch after the funeral.

Wilda, Rob, Sue, Randy & Families

VEZINA, Don In loving memory of Don Vezina October 28,1932 July 19, 2008 Remembering you is easy, We do it everyday, But missing you is a heartache, That never goes away.

We hold you tightly within our hearts, And there you will remain, Life has gone on without you, But it will never be the same.

For those who still have their dads, Treat him with tender care, You will never know the emptiness, As when you turn and he is not there.

Always remembered, always loved, Daughter Ruth, son-inlaw Frank, grandsons Rob and Brett and loving wife Geraldine

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In loving memory of BOBBY BRYDGES Feb. 14, 1949 – July 27, 2001 In all the world we shall not find A heart so tender, gentle, kind, So soft a voice, so sweet a smile, You always went the extra mile.

A brilliant mind, such gifted hands, Made music the heart understands.

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July 22 2010 - RENFREW MERCURY

GRADUATIONS

We do not need a special day to bring you to our minds The days we do not think of you are very hard to find Every morning when we wake We know that you are gone And no one knows the heartache as we try to carry on Our hearts still ache with sadness and secret tears still flow What it meant to lose you, no one will ever know Our thoughts are always with you Your place no one can fill In life we loved you dearly In death we love you still

Tammy, Shawn Stacee & Cody

Years turn the pages; our book of grief remains, No one can see the life it contains, We are grateful for our memories, And the one’s that othKAUFFELDT, ers share, The pictures of love and laughter, Marlene When they were chilIn loving memory of a dren without a care.

dear friend who passed away July 26 Our love is always with you.

2007 Mommy, Nanny, Ray,

I’m gonna miss that Auntie Lara and April smile, I’m gonna miss you my friend, Even though it hurts the way it ended up, I’d do it all again.

So play it sweet in Heaven, Cause that’s right where you must be.

I’m not crying cause I feel so sorry for you, I’m crying for me.

Forever in our thoughts Love Always & Forever

(Toby Keith)

Feb. 14, 1949 – July 27, 2001

Loved and missed forever Ann, Donald, Jael and Colin

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A booklet of commemorative verses is available for viewing at our office to help you get through this difficult time.

Surrounded by his family and friends at Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Monday, July 19, 2010, at the age of 54. Beloved husband of Bobbie.

Loving father of Darryl, Jennifer, Scott and Christopher. Dear brother of Donnie (Marilyn), Lois Wright (Greg), Joan Gillan (Kevin) and Janet (Shawn McHale), and brother-in-law of Tania Scheuneman, Twyla Elliott and Jean Brown (Rick). Predeceased by his brothers Roy and Ross. Son of the late Jim and Effie Robertson. Stewart will be missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Resting at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave. E., Renfrew, on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 from 2 – 4 p.m. and 7 – 9 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at Lochwinnoch Presbyterian Church on Thursday at 11 a.m. Cremation to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations to a trust fund for his niece Effie-Rose Robertson would be appreciated by the family.

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

Peacefully at St. Joseph’s Health Centre, Guelph on Saturday, July 3, 2010 at the age of 82 years. Beloved husband of Annette (Gendron). Loving father of Denise Fell (Todd) of Guelph and Dwayne Raglin (Debi) of Bracebridge. Proud Grandpa of Logan, Gavin, Leighton and Beckett. Dear brother of Lloyd Raglin (late Marilyn) of Pembroke. A Celebration of Alfred’s life will take place on Friday, August 6, 2010 at 12:00 noon at St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church, 503 Alfred Street, Pembroke, ON with Pastor Rev. Randy Liedtke officiating. Internment will take place earlier Friday at 10:30 a.m. at Cobden Union Cemetery, Cobden, ON. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Foundation, (Cure P.S.P.), Executive Plaza 111, 11350 McCormick Rd., Suite 906. Hunt Valley, MD, U.S.A. 21031, 1-800-457-4777, would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Murphy Funeral Home & Chapel, 296 Isabella Street, Pembroke, (613-735-5711) and GILCHRIST CHAPEL — McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph (519-824-0031).

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DEVRIES Akke Passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at the age of 81 in the Ottawa Heart Institute.

Beloved wife of Jack Devries, loving mother of Gary (Mary), Tracy (Pascal) and predeceased by son Peter, dear grandmother of Johnathan, Jessalyn and Joshua, dear sister-in-law Jean Devries.

Donations to Foundation of canadahealth.org appreciated.

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On July 19, 2010 at the Ottawa General Hospital’s Critical Care Wing, Gilles Joseph Roger Lucien Chrétien passed away peacefully with his children by his side. Born June 30, 1930, in Sorel, Quebec, to Wilfrid Joseph and Marie Josephine Antoinette St. Jacques, Gilles was the fifth of six children. The late Lillian (the late Arthur Garauthy), the late Jean Paul, Roland (the late Fleurette Boivin), the late Marcel (Virginia Pearson) and Claire (the late George Roberts).

After being raised in Prescott Ontario Gilles became a long time employee of Ontario Hydro. He worked at a number of Hydro electric stations on the Ottawa and Madawaska rivers. He finished his 40 year career as District Electrical Supervisor at Chenaux Generation Station. It was here in Prescott that Gilles also met his true love and future wife, Helen Joyce Urquhart. Their future blossomed into a beautiful family of 10. Gilles lost his true love suddenly on January 06, 1976.

RAWN, Larry

(Operator – Sandvik Steel) Tragically and selflessly, while attempting to save the life of a swimmer at Golden Lake on Thursday evening, July 15th, 2010. Larry Taylor Rawn of Castleford at the age of 57 years. Dear son of the late Harold Rawn and the late Verna Henderson. Beloved husband of Ann (Nee Richardson). Dearly loved father of Terry (Kim Parrot) of Ottawa; Kenneth (Melinda Meszaros) of Brantford; Ron (Carol-Anne Brenner) of Renfrew and Angela Ferguson (Scott Sliwowski) of Arnprior. Predeceased by his son, Rick Ferguson (October 30, 2009). Cherished “Poppy” of Hope, Jordan, Evan,Calvin, Gibson, Dyllon, Taylor, Avia, Alex, McKenzie and Jeremy. Dear brother of Del Rawn (Linda) of Rosemary, Alberta; Bob Rawn of Stayner; Marilyn Lueders (Yvon) of Montreal; Carilyn Couvieau (John) of Braeside and Trish Patenaude (Mitch) of Arnprior. Predeceased by his brother, Roger (Ruth of Collingwood). Loved son-in-law of Betty Richardson of Eastons Corners and brother-in-law of Barb Petteplace (Vic) of Perth; Wendy Clarke (Vic) of Carleton Place; Dale Richardson of Kemptville and David Richardson (Carole) of Almonte. Larry was also loved, respected and cherished by his many friends, co-workers, neighbours and acquaintances. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends were invited to the Pilon Family Funeral Home, 50 John Street North, Arnprior for visitation on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. only. A Service to celebrate Larry’s life was conducted in the Horton Community Centre, 1005 Castleford Road on Tuesday morning, July 20th at 11 o’clock. Rev. Brian Barr officiated.

Cremation followed. For those wishing, a donation made to Community Living Renfrew (235 Argyle Street South, Renfrew K7V 3Z8 or the Castleford Union Cemetery, c/o 19 Lester Lane, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3Z8 would be appreciated

by Larry’s family.

Condolences/Tributes/Donations www.pilonfamily.ca

A private family service will be held at the McPhail and Perkins Funeral Home, Renfrew.

A memorial service will be held at Northcote United Church on Saturday, July 24th at 2 pm.

Interment at Rosebank Cemetery, followed by a reception at the Northcote Community Centre.

For those wishing, memorial donations may be made to The Ottawa Hospital Foundation for Cancer Research at www.ohfoundation.ca or to The Ottawa Hospital Foundation, 737 Parkdale Ave, Ottawa, ON K1Y 1J8

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He then carried on to raise their eight children.

Suzanne (Andrew Hoskin) of Burlington, Jim (Lois Sirosky) of Ottawa, Jeff (Kathy Rootham) of Burnstown, Mary Lou (Tom Cameron) of Boston, Peter (Colleen Peever) of Renfrew, Margaret (John Wilson) of Renfrew, Teresa (Lance Brydges) of Ashdad, and Mike (Nancy Houwen) of London. It was not long before his children had families of their own making Gilles the proud grandfather of 17 grandchildren.

Tyler, Courtenay, Nick, Lindsay, Ashleigh (Jamie Parkhill), Tom, Alicia, Amanda, Joshua, Jonathon (Kaileyann Steenson), Shannon, Ben (Valerie Leuty), Tanner, Cusinda (Sylvain Chaput), Jaradan, Grace and Elizabeth. Only one day before entering hospital, he held his first great grandchild, 5 day old Alexandria Nessa Chaput. He passed on knowing the love of a large family and the peace of mind that they would all be okay having the knowledge, principles and morals he had taught them. With his work finished and at peace now he leaves to be reunited with his one true love where they will dance, laugh and sing while they wait for their children to join them.

Friends may call at the Anderson Funeral Home and Chapel located at 22 Raglan St. S., Renfrew on Thursday July 22nd from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Friday July 23rd 9-10a.m. Mass of Christian Burial to follow at Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church, Renfrew on Friday July 23, at 10:30 a.m. Interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. For those desiring donations to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society, or the Ottawa General Critical Care Wing would be greatly appreciated.

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Time changes many things but love & memory ever clings.

Richard Beattie Wilson Passed away peacefully in hospital surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 14 in his 60th year. Richard is predeceased by his father Raymond Wilson, is lovingly remembered by his mother and stepfather, Janet and Frank Stacey. Dear brother of Sharon Martin (Byron) and Brian Wilson (Kathy). Beloved uncle to Julie Officer (David), Emily Martin, George Martin (Caroline), Pamela Wilson, Laurie Lahey (Trevor) and Graham Wilson and their families.

Richard is the grandson of the late Percy and Sadie Crozier, nephew of the late Harry Crozier and the late Doris O’Donoghue. Fondly remembered nephew of Glen, Beattie and Joe Crozier, Alieen Patterson, Muriel Buttle, Marion McWade, Joan Bromley, Sybil Ferguson, Donna Pettigrew and Joyce Bell. Richard’s aunts, uncles and many cousins were an important part of his early years and remained so dear to him all through his life.

Richard will be missed by his Stacey family: the late Jeff Stacey (Wendy), Kevin and Shannon Stacey, Angela Stacey (Steve White), Rodney Stacey, Jennifer and Katie Stacey, as well as step-brother Tim Wilson.

Richard had a passion for sports, western movies and he loved caring for animals. He was a man with a great sense of mischief and will always be remembered for his kind heart.

He faced cancer with a grace and determination that we all admired. During the past two years he drew strength from the committed team at the Ottawa Hospital Cancer Centre. Their compassionate care gave Richard hope and comfort over the course of his journey.

Our heartfelt thanks go out to each and every person who touched his life.

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JOHNSTON, Nick (9), Kristy (8) and Steven (22 months) July 24, 1999

LESKIE, BRYCE July 14, 1971 July 28, 2000 In memory of a loving brother, uncle & best friend

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Barclay Moran July 18, 2010 Leaves behind mother Marge, step sister Vickie, nieces, aunts, uncles and friends. Late father Frank Moran, late sister Brenda.

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Remember when you could rub the skin off store-bought new potatoes?

Remember when you could rub the skin off store-bought new crop potatoes and you were delighted with the new spuds.

They were pricey but a real treat after eating old ones for so long.

You rubbed the thin, flaky skin off under the tap and boiled them for 10 to 15 minutes.

Soft butter was smeared to the potatoes on your plate and you had a meal fit for a king and queen.

When was the last time you had such potatoes? Probably a long time ago.

If you grow your own potatoes, or buy them at a farmers’

MAYNARD VAN DER GALIEN RURAL ROUTES market, you can have such a treat. Dig up a hill of potatoes a few weeks after they’ve blossomed. Wash them off, boil them, and add butter.

You will have something that rates in the top three of good eating. They might only be eggsize, but immature potatoes are the best.

Fresh young green beans from the garden are another favourite of ours.

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Last weekend we had such a treat. This summer I’m growing 350 potato plants.

I dug up two plants. I couldn’t wait any longer. We also have our own lettuce and our own green beans.

Growing potatoes is a lot of work. It’s the end result that makes it so worthwhile –perfect tasting potatoes. I do not use fertilizer.

This summer I have had to water the plants numerous times.

It’s been a dry summer at times.

We are fortunate to have plenty of water –rainwater in the cistern. Once a week I go through

the rows on my hands and knees and pull weeds. Plants are checked daily for bugs.

Last summer I grabbed a bag of “new crop potatoes” in the store and found they had thick, brown skins. The “new crop” pricey potatoes had to be peeled.

A few weeks ago, when doing grocery shopping, I was more careful.

I looked at the potatoes before buying them. They had yellowish skins and were a product of the U.S., packed by an Ontario company. Big yellow letters all over the bag said they are new crop table potatoes.

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The potatoes are big and starting to sprout. You can’t rub off the skin – they need to be peeled.

As for the taste, we think they’re flat.

Have potato growers no pride in their product?

I understand why the new crop U.S. potatoes are what they are. They are grown in California or Florida – probably grown in the winter or spring.

I checked the distribution company’s website and learned that the company can pack 4,000, 10-pound bags of potatoes per hour.

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Everyone going hog wild over threat of hogweed Noxious plants confirmed in White Lake JASON MARSHALL jason.marshall@metroland.com

Jeff Muzzi has received over 100 phone calls from Renfrew County residents who think they’ve spotted giant hogweed plants growing in the area, but only three claims have turned out to be legitimate.

The third was confirmed last week in White Lake.

Muzzi, the county’s forestry manager, has been inundated with calls since his office reported the arrival of giant hogweed plants in June.

With recent media reports placing the giant weed in the spotlight, Muzzi’s phone has been ringing non-stop and he’s working late into the evening returning emails about the plants.

In Renfrew County, giant hogweed plants have also been confirmed in the townships of Laurentian Valley and Whitewater Region.

Others have been confirmed in Ottawa.

It is the possible danger associated with the plant that has people buzzing.

If the sap from a broken stem or crushed leaf, root, flower or seed comes into contact with damp skin (perspiration will suffice) and the skin is exposed to sunlight, severe burns, blistering and painful sores may result. In some cases, permanent blindness has been reported.

On Friday morning (July 16) more than 30 county and township roads employees joined Muzzi at a private residence on Point Road, just outside White Lake in McNab-Braeside Township.

They were there to learn how to properly identify and eradicate the noxious plant.

Road maintenance crews may encounter the weed while cutting roadside ditches, and Friday’s session was an important step to ensuring the safety of the workers.

Muzzi couldn’t over-emphasize the need to exercise caution.

“I’ve worked alone in the bush for 30 years – I’ve been bitten, scratched and chased. I’m not a paranoid guy, but you’ll see how careful I am around this thing,” said Muzzi.

When it came time to demonstrate how to dispose of the weed, Muzzi’s attire backed up his words.

Clad in Tyvek coveralls

with rubber boots, goggles and a pair of neoprene gloves over a pair of rubber gloves, Muzzi used shears to cut the flowers and put them in a plastic bag.

“Seal up the bag and leave it in the sun for a couple of weeks to kill all the seeds,” said Muzzi, who added that a mature giant hogweed plant can produce 100,000 seeds.

After removing all the flower heads, he sawed through the stalk, falling the two-metre (almost seven-foot) plant.

It was one of four or five plants growing beside a hayfield, the tallest of which had surpassed the three-metre mark (around 10 feet).

“You need to kill the root stalk within a week or two – or it will grow again,” he added, noting that giant hogweed roots can grow more than a metre into the ground.

He advised the workers to sever the stalk four or five inches below the ground. If not, the root will bud again.

“If you don’t do it right, this is going to be an ongoing battle with the plants,” he said.

Muzzi said he would return in a few weeks and visMercury photo by Jason Marshall it again in the spring to see if it was properly removed. Jeff Muzzi has received over 100 phone calls from Renfrew County residents Muzzi has been reading who think they’ve spotted giant hogweed plants growing in the area. This manuals and any material giant hogweed was discovered in White Lake. he can find about the plants, which originated in Asia.

“The first thing you need to know is that it’s big. It lives up to its giant name, said Muzzi.

“It has huge flowers, wide leaves, a long stalk and purple blotches – when you get a good look at this thing, you’ll realize nothing else looks like it.”

Muzzi noted the White Lake plants sprang up next to the hayfield after they appeared in a nearby garden almost two years ago.

Attractive in nature, the plants which resemble Queen Anne’s Lace, don’t look out of place in a flower garden.

On Friday, Alexandre Blain, a representative from Mercury photo by Lucy Hass the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, was on hand to This plant on Pastway Road in Horton Township turned out to be a false collect samples so the group alarm. It was identified by Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters Incould do DNA tests on the vasive Species Hotline employee Hayley Anderson as a cow parsnip plant plant to further increase (Heracleum lanatum or H. maximum). It is the only native cousin of giant their understanding of this hogweed in North America. It may cause a similar reaction but the reaction non-native species. is generally less severe. It is commonly confused with giant hogweed, the - With files from differences being that giant hogweed has more deeply lobed and sharply The Renfrew Mercury serrated leaves than cow parsnip, and cow parsnip doesn’t have the purple splotches on the stem. Also, cow parsnip stems have downy hair on them, whereas the hair on giant hogweed stems is more bristly.

Is it giant hogweed or wild parsnip?

JASON MARSHALL jason.marshall@metroland.com

Renfrew County’s forestry manager Jeff Muzzi insists people do their homework on the giant hogweed plant so they can identify and differentiate it from another noxious plant running rampant throughout the area – wild parsnip.

“Everyone is talking about giant hogweed, but there should be as much noise about this stuff – it’s all over the place,” said Muzzi. “It’s the first cousin of giant hogweed and has the same kind of sap.”

He said there are four hospital visits a day across Renfrew County due to exposure to wild parsnip.

“A big problem is people whipper-snipping and hitting the weed,” he said.

Muzzi pointed to a small field in the heart of the village of White Lake. Right next to the main road, the field was littered with wild parsnip plants, which resemble a cross between goldenrod and wild dill.

“This looks nothing like hogweed – it’s way smaller and yellow,” he said. “And there isn’t a place in the county that doesn’t have it. But no one seems concerned about it.

They should be. We have a lot bigger problem with wild parsnip.”

Muzzi said about one-third of the calls he’s received come back to the wild parsnip plant, not giant hogweed.

“There’s so much of it (wild parsnip), it’s a lost cause to try and get rid of it. The big thing is awareness. Know what it looks like and how to deal with it,” said Muzzi.

WHAT TO DO If anyone does come into contact with either giant hogweed or wild parsnip, Muzzi says the only antidote is to immediately wash the skin thoroughly with soap and water and avoid exposing the area to sunlight. If the skin becomes irritated, medical attention should be sought. Livestock and pets that have been in contact with the plant can also spread the sap.

Anyone who feels they may have seen giant hogweed – or those looking for more information about the plant – is encouraged to contact the invasive species hotline hosted by the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, in conjunction with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. The number is 1-800-5637711. People can also visit the website at www.invadingspecies.com/ invaders or check out the Ministry of Agriculture site at www.weedinfo.ca.

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