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Kultur Hardwood Flooring’s hard times continue.

A Feb. 1 morning fire caused extensive smoke damage at 2 Innovation Drive in Renfrew, where the auction and liquidation firm, Maynards, has been overseeing a liquidation sale of the Kultur’s inventory.

In 2010, Kultur Hardwood Flooring was named one of the 50-best managed companies in Canada.

But in February 2011, it went into receivership and has since been selling hundreds of thousands of dollars of its inventory.

Maynards vice-president Larry Suzuki was on the scene last week to determine the extent of the damage.

The Renfrew OPP provided surveillance at the scene as an official conducted an investigation for Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM).

The 9-1-1 call came at 6:41 a.m. Feb. 1 when an employee reporting to work discovered the fire.

When the Renfrew Fire Department first arrived, there was heavy smoke, says Captain Rob Dougherty.

A total of 11 firefighters, two pumpers and one aerial-ladder truck were at the scene. Only minor damage was sustained to the building, but inventory suffered extensive damage despite activation of the sprinkler system. The fire department also received help from plant employees to remove smoldering product from the one-storey building, located just off O’Brien Road.

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FACING OFF FOR LITERACY Admaston Public School students dressed up as their favourite characters, as part of the elementary school’s Literacy Day activities Feb. 1. Getting into the spirit were these four-year-old junior kindergarten students. Colin Charron faces off for the Ottawa Senators, while Connor Hanniman dons the colours of the Montreal Canadiens. Speaking of hockey, for the special section on this weekend’s Hockey Day in Canada, see pages 14 and 15.

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The Renfrew Mercury’s Hockey Day in Canada section includes a feature on coach and veteran professional hockey player Tony Iob of Renfrew.

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Renfrew Subway staff are thanking members of the community at large for throwing their support behind a late-January fundraiser for the Berndt family.

Ten per cent of local sales went to the family after Renfrew Subway employee Michelle Berndt and her mother, Guylaine Lepage, of Li-

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The two-vehicle crash, on the Quebec side of the Chenaux bridge, occurred shortly after Guylaine picked up her daughter at the end of a shift at Renfrew Subway.

The total of $1,702.50 was raised. Just over $900 came from sales. Another $800 was deposited by the public in a donation jar at the store.

“I’m pleased because we did something for

the family,” said Subway owner Navin Patel.

“Customers were telling me that this was the best thing we could do for the family.

“I know that several customers also came back several times that week, more than they normally would.”

Michelle’s dad, Robert Berndt, left a card with the “wonderful” Subway staff, in which he expressed his gratitude for the public contributions made during this time of sadness.

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Hockey Day in Canada Breakfast welcomes Sledzz BBQ Feast on local smoked sausage prepared by local BBQ King Sledzz Smokin’ BBQ as part of the inaugural Hockey Day in Canada Breakfast being held at Ma-Te-Way Park in Renfrew this Saturday to help raise money for the local food bank.

The Hockey Day in Canada pancake breakfast is being hosted by the Renfrew & Area United Way Advisory Committee.

The breakfast runs on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.

In addition to the great food, there will be a number of door prizes and auction items, including Ottawa Senators tickets, Ottawa 67s tickets, a Serge Savard autographed hockey jersey and lots of Ottawa Senators and Maple Leafs memorabilia.

Committee chair Bruce McIntyre invites everyone to put on their favourite

hockey jersey and join in the fun.

Anyone wearing their favourite hockey jersey is eligible to win a door prize. “There will be lots of door prizes, there is free skating on the outdoor rink, and all money raised will assist the local food bank. “This pancake breakfast is open to everyone, and it will be a great way to enjoy our national pastime. “Besides, who makes better smoked sausage than Sleddz Smokin’ BBQ? They are donating the sausage and this will go a long way to helping many in our community.�

The breakfast will also be a chance for local residents to meet all committee members and to gain a better understanding of the mandate of the Renfrew County United Way and how they can become involved in the local committee.

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A new base salary for Renfrew County councillors (from zero to $3,000) and an increased base salary for the warden (from $21,209 to $25,000) were supported during last month’s budget workshop.

Formal approval of the new levels of remuneration occurred during the Jan. 25 session of county council.

The multi-part resolution covered the councillors’ new base salaries; the warden’s increased base salary; the new base salary of $1,000 for standing committee chairs and $500 for committee vicechairs; and the maintained meeting per diems of $103 for half-day meetings and $193 for full-day meetings.

The resolution also called for a review of council remunerations in the last year of each term of council.

At the same meeting, the county maintained its practice of following the mileage rate established by the federal Treasury Board.

The board increased its mileage rate in December 2011 from 52 to 53 cents per kilometre for the first 5,000 kilometres, and from 46 to 47 cents per kilometre for additional mileage.

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Photo at left: This Renfrew Fire Department pumper is outside 2 Innovation Drive, where Kultur Hardwood Flooring inventory suffered smoke damage. It took five hours to combat heavy smoke and extinguish Wednesday’s fire, but this truck was still on the scene several hours later so firefighters could facilitate the work of other agencies. Mercury photo by Lucy Hass

Photo at right: Investigator Stéphane Dubuc of Ontario’s Office of the Fire Marshal (OFM) continues his investigation Thursday.

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Extensive smoke damage at Innovation Drive Continued from front page “Once the fire was extinguished,” said Capt. Dougherty, “we had to take individual pallets apart, with the staff, and foam the lumber because they were smouldering.”

The fire department was actually on the scene until 9 p.m.

Feb. 1 to help facilitate the work of other agencies, and to extinguish one small reignition.

The Renfrew OPP provided surveillance during Stéphane Dubuc’s investigation for the fire marshal’s office last week.

Dubuc stressed, “Everything is a consideration. We haven’t ruled out anything.”

“The fire was actually very

small,” said Maynards vicepresident Suzuki.

“We are occupying the back 30 per cent of the building, which is where all our inventory is. If I include water damage, maybe 15 per cent of the inventory is damaged.

“But what is bad is the smoke.

One of the firefighters told me it was extreme smoke conditions.”

Meanwhile, sales to liquidate Kultur Hardwood Flooring inventory has been going “fine,” but smoke-damaged material would be difficult to sell, said Suzuki Feb. 2, before leaving Renfrew to fly to Calgary for other business.

Suzuki said there was still “substantial” Kultur Hardwood Flooring inventory on site, for the liquidation sale.

There may be up to one million square feet of product, although he wasn’t sure if all that material was actually here in Renfrew, admitted Suzuki.

“As soon as we can, we’ll start calling (customers) about orders,” said Suzuki. “But if it’s smoke-damaged, we won’t want to sell it any more.”

Kultur Hardwood Flooring occupies a building whose adjacent offices are rented by Ontario Power Generation. The OPG offices did not suffer any fire or smoke damage.

As of Friday morning, fire investigator Dubuc said there was still no official opinion on the cause of the fire.

But he confirmed the fire started inside the manufacturing area, where the laminated floor products were stored.

It was the 15th fire call of the year for the Renfrew Fire Department. Four calls were for actual fires and one call for a natural-gas leak.

Vice-president Larry Suzuki of the liquidation firm Maynards says there was fire insurance to cover inventory damaged during the early-morning fire Feb. 1.

Ottawa family physician-professor joins the Champlain LHIN team By naming Dr. Jacques Lemelin as primary care lead for the Champlain Local Health Integration Network Feb. 2, Champlain LHIN took a major step to strengthen and further integrate primary care into local health planning.

Dr. Lemelin is a family physician in Ottawa and professor in the department of family medicine at the University of Ottawa.

He will work with the Champlain LHIN to ensure primary care services are better integrated with the work of other health sectors. By working together, the LHIN and local health service providers continue

to implement strategies to improve access to quality care for residents in the area.

Across the province, LHINs have been building partnerships with local primary care providers.

The introduction of a primary care lead in each of the province’s 14 LHINs is endorsed by both the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care and the Ontario Medical . The move is also in line with the government’s Action Plan commitment to bring planning for the full patient journey under the LHINs. Through collaborative work, local primary care

providers can strengthen these partnerships and focus on implementing system initiatives identified locally by the LHIN through extensive community consultation to address local challenges.

In the Champlain LHIN, these local efforts have included: • Establishing a Primary Care Physician Leadership Table to strengthen collaboration and communication among Champlain LHIN physician leaders and primary care providers throughout the region. Primary care models include community health centres, family health teams, other

MASONS COMPLETE FIVE-YEAR PLEDGE Masons at Work Local Masonic Lodge made its fifth $1,000 installment to the Renfrew and Area Health Services Village physician recruitment program at the Renfrew Innovation Centre Jan. 25 to fulfill their donation of $5,000. From left are physician recruitment committee member Hessel Vandervelde, Renfrew Industrial Commission executive director Dave Lemkay, doctor recruitment fundraising chair Karen Maxwell, Greater Madawaska Mayor Peter Emon, Masons Jack Ledger and Gord Cross, and Renfrew Mayor Bill Ringrose. The Masons were the first charity organization to donate specifically to doctor recruitment, Maxwell said. Mercury photo by Peter Clark

types of family-physician groups, and nurse practitioner-led clinics; • Recently hosting a oneday primary care engagement workshop focused on caring for the elderly.

This event was a collaboration of the Champlain LHIN, the Ontario Medi-

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About 20 people gathered at the Greater Madawaska Township Council municipal office in Calabogie for a public committee of adjustment meeting Jan. 30.

Most were there to oppose an application for a minor variance by Kevin Adams on his parents Ron and Marilyn Adams’ property in Griffith.

Adams has filed a variance to Section 5.2 (c) of Zoning Bylaw 22-2003 for front yard depth, and variance to Section 3.26 (e) water setback.

He is requesting a reduction of required front yard setback from 7.5 metres to three metres to allow a septic system; plus a reduction of water setback from 15 to 13.5 metres to allow a cantilevered balcony, garage, associated stairs and upper deck.

The lot in question is located on Flying Club Road in Griffith, between the roadway and the Madawaska River. “It is in keeping with the local bylaws,� Adams said. “Neighbours might claim that the property value will go down. This project will actually raise the property value,� he stressed.

The committee heard from a number of residents, both in person and by email, voicing their concerns. “We do not want this development. We oppose it very strongly,� said Valerie Torontow, whose parents’ cottage is at 98 Flying Club Rd., next door to the Adams lot. “I understand there are concerns,�

Adams said. “This more than meets all the requirements under the Planning Act.�

The committee heard from Kevin Mooder, professional planner with Jp2g Consultants, and Renfrew County senior planner Bruce Howarth.

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Staff and volunteers at the Greater Madawaska Public Library have been busy planning programming and events for an exciting 2012.

Some upcoming events to mark on your calendars are: • Valentines Day party: Saturday, Feb. 11 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bring your loved ones out for some free all-ages fun.

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“Entitled to get all the information we need to make a decision for the Township of Greater Madawaska and its constituents, I do not have enough information to make a decision,� committee member and councillor Bruno Kierczak said.

Added Walter Fletcher of the committee, “Without more information, I am not prepared to make a decision tonight. “We’ll meet again with or without more information and make a decision then,� he said.

Another meeting will be scheduled, noted committee of adjustment chair Deb Giffin. “This community has received a lot of information. I received a comment from Mr. Adams that he will not provide any more,� Giffin concluded.

needed more information before it could make a decision. “The policies were well addressed by the applicant (Adams),� Mooder said.

There are no two-storey buildings in the area, but modest cottages built in the 1950s and 60s. The intent of the owners was to create a single waterfront lot, Mooder added. “The (Flying Club) road is incapable of servicing houses on both sides of the road or providing twoway traffic,� Mooder observed. “Flying Club Road does have houses on both sides of the road,�

Adams responded.

In regards to information, or a lack thereof, Adams said no more would be forthcoming. “We need to bring this to an end tonight,� he said.

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New website launched LUCY HASS lucy.hass@metroland.com

First impressions matter and Tubman Marketing of Renfrew is making sure Admaston-Bromley Township has a fresh and functional website.

Kent Tubman attended council’s regular meeting Feb. 2 to explain features of the new site launched last Friday.

“Over the years it became badly out of date,” Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe said of the former site which staff described as “less than useful.”

Tubman said the objective was to develop the new site from an end user’s point of view.

“We’ve made the navigation system simpler,” Tubman said.

Services are listed in alphabetical order and special sections are created for people seeking everything from a family physician to waste and recycling options.

The website also offers council agendas and minutes, municipal bylaws, directions to all municipal buildings and a calendar of upcoming events.

Tubman said the design was driven by services most asked for by the ratepayers, and graphics optimized for quick download.

A ‘contact us’ tab gives the user quick access to council and staff.

“This is going to be the point of contact with the ratepayer,” said Coun.

Michael Donohue, who described the final product as “professional; clean and intuitive; and very easy to navigate.”

“The results are absolutely rewarding,” Mayor Briscoe agreed.

So what’s next on the technology front?

“The next thing on the horizon is definitely mobile,” said Tubman.

Tubman, who started maintenance of the Admaston-Bromley site in 2007, thanked council for the business and for “buying locally.”

He also thanked the municipal staff for their help developing the new site.

“You have a tremendous staff,” Tubman told council.

“The stuff I learned about the township from this process made me want to live here,” he said.

Township Council Notes LUCY HASS lucy.hass@metroland.com

Two Admaston-Bromley employees have made the grade.

Treasurer Annette Louis completed Unit 3 Municipal Financial Management of the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers (AMCTO) municipal administration program with an 88 per cent grade.

Sarah McGregor-Briscoe passed her Introduction to Municipal Accounting and Financial Reporting with a 77 per cent grade.

Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe called Louis “a real sparkler here” and congratulated the employees on their grades, the former teacher giving them “a great big A+.”

“Way to go girls. It speaks very well for our township,” she said.

AGING VETS The region faces the challenges of an aging veterinarian population.

That was one of the messages Renfrew County Veterinary Committee representative Coun. Ray Pender brought to council Feb. 2.

Most current veterinarians graduated in the mid1980s.

While the situation sparked a playful suggestion that perhaps the looming shortage should be piggybacked on highly-successful Health Services Village doctor recruitment initiative, a germ of an idea existed.

Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe said there may be lessons to learn from the process, and it might even make sense to share common office space.

“It could be a model to draw from,” Pender agreed.

Each veterinary committee member municipality with livestock is billed according to the number of cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, goats and other according to the 2006 census.

The Admaston-Bromley Township bill is $1,465.32 based on 17,239 livestock.

Only Whitewater Region has more livestock at 22,991 for a bill of $1,954.24.

APPOINTMENTS Admaston-Bromley council approved two additional committee appointments last Thursday evening.

A bylaw received unanimous support naming Jody Kelly to the Wards 3 and 4 recreation committee, and Ross Campbell to the K&P Management Committee.

OMPF $$$ down LUCY HASS lucy.hass@metroland.com

Admaston-Bromley’s allocation under the Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund is on the decline.

That decrease was explained in five points outlined in a Feb. 2 report to council by treasurer Annette Louis.

She noted five key points, as follows: 1. Assessment equalization decreased due to the township’s increase in assessment and the province lowering the funding component from $42 in 2011 to $37 in 2012.

2. Farmland and managed forest decreased due to the township’s decrease in the percentage the province paid on the amount of taxes collected in 2011 for the year 2012.

3. Rural communities increased because the township’s number of households increased from 1,351 to 1.369.

4. Stabilization component increased to adjust for the difference between Admaston-Bromley’s 2007 OMPF and 2012 OMPF. 5. Police services decreased due to the decrease in policing cost per household from $212 per household in 2011 to $167 per household in 2012.

It was further noted Admaston-Bromley didn’t receive any court security cost amount for 2012.

“It could be due to the fact that the amounts are paid in increments of 100 and our reimbursement for 2012 is only $92.28,” said Louis.

“I am hoping that in 2013, when our cost is $184.56, we will receive $200 and similarly in 2014 our cost of $276.84 will result in a reimbursement of $300,” Louis wrote.

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On the back wall of the Admaston-Bromley council chambers, a map shows County of Renfrew properties that participate in managed forest or farm land tax programs.

But it’s more than a map. It’s a thorn in council’s paw.

“We operate, all of us, on the white,” Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe said of the tri-colored map illustrating Crown (forest managed) and farm properties.

“That should be etched, burned, on the doors of Queen’s Park,” the mayor proclaimed at council last Thursday night.

The township spent part of last week’s meeting staring down taxation shortfalls.

And part of its problem is an Official Plan that

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Mayor Briscoe noted that, along one portion of Highway 60 outside of Renfrew, the Horton side of the road is not deemed agricultural. But when you cross the pavement, the Admaston-Bromley side is designated as prime agricultural land.

She called it a classic example of the inconsistencies within the Official Plan.

“We don’t have a chance in the world of getting a Toyota,” Mayor Briscoe said.

“It’s like a double-edged This colour-coded map shows Renfrew County’s taxation sword and it’s starting to disadvantage. Only the white portions are fully taxable really hurt,” she said. land.

Coun. Michael Donorevealed a $39,969.30 short- Province is providing less hue dug deeper. equalization,” he said. fall in 2102.

“The funding model Add a farmland and “Even with a growing is wrong,” he said. “The shortgap between average pro- managed forest province is providing less vincial and Admaston- fall of $188,461 and the equalization.”

Bromley municipal resi- overall 2012 shortfall hits Donohue’s analysis of dential assessments, the $228,430.30. assessment equalization

Continued from Page 4 “Admaston-Bromley recognizes that agricultural lands have been deemed too important to be considered habitat for humans, yet may very well be considered less important than habitat for the Eastern Meadowlark or Bobolink,” the resolution states. “If this is the position of the public, as expressed through Provincial

regulation, it is absolutely critical the public should bear all associated costs.”

Coun, Donohue, who introduced the motion, said “essentially this particular posting is saying nothing is going to happen,” but suggests “only three more years of doing what you’re doing.”

“It’s difficult to have a contrary view when they’re doing nothing,” said Donohue, but

advised council to be vigilant about what the proposed regulations may turn into. Of particular concern are restrictions or prohibitions that may be enacted.

Mayor Raye-Anne Briscoe said she was more than comfortable with the resolution which received full council support.

“Over the three years we hope there’s a consultative process,” she said.

At one time, farmers paid the full residential rate and were reimbursed 75 per cent by the province.

“Farmland was, therefore, effectively taxed at the residential rate,” Donohue’s report explained.

Now farmers pay 25 per cent of the residential rate, while the province contributes only 8.63 per cent.

“Farmland is, therefore, effectively taxed at only 33.63 of the residential rate,” Donohue wrote.

“All property class tax rates are 11.5 per cent higher to cover the farmland and managed forest deficit of $188,461,” he concluded.

“Our residential assessments are significantly less,” said Donohue.

“This is one of the more impoverished areas of the province,” he added.

Local demographics show an aging population, high

“Its (the eastern meadowlark’s) habitat now is a manmade habitat,” Coun. Bob Dick noted. “They have moved in on the farmers’ crops.”

Mayor Briscoe meanwhile noted that the ministry says the eastern meadowlark nests in tall grass and prairie meadows.

“Tell me where there’s a prairie here in Ontario,” Mayor Briscoe said. “Surely OMAFRA can find some better verbiage.”

unemployment and low wages.

Meanwhile, rural residents have no choice but to contribute to gas tax and get none of it back.

“I think it’s vitally important that the ratepayers understand that,” Donohue said.

“We’ve lost ground and we’re making up less of it this year than last year.

It’s untenable,” said Donohue.

Making reference to the province’s contribution to the rural regions, Donohue said: “The word that jumped into my head was deadbeat.”

And the problem, Mayor Briscoe added, is a county-wide one when it comes to farmland and managed forests.

“Every ratepayer in the County of Renfrew has to make up for the shortfall,” she said.

“The taxpayer is absolutely overwhelmed.”

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f Canada’s current economic report card is more than a but laid back and even mundane, from a risk taker’s point of view, one could look at the Canadian short term as the calm before the storm.

The agriculture sector seems to be fairly optimistic about its industry and the banking sector is holding its collective breath while the rest of the world trips over debt and confused economic strategies, All of the different issues that have been in the news lately are taking their turn in the spotlight. One issue that probably can demand a bit more attention is energy and where we will get

what we need for the future and how much it will cost.

In eastern Ontario, farmers are toying with the idea of setting up large solar panels. The idea of coming up with a self-sustaining energy plan is obviously becoming the norm.

Wind turbines, once touted as the answer to all of our energy ills, are spinning in limbo. There was a time when the agricultural experts saw the wind turbine as not only a source of inexpensive and renewable energy, but also as more revenue for a farmer’s bottom line.

The turbines could redeem all the unusable wetlands on farmers’ properties that cannot be used to produce much in the

way of crops. The Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has waded in on the controversial topic of wind turbines on agricultural land, despite the temptation to believe that the giant windmills may be the answer to everyone’s energy problems.

While urban residents have been of two minds regarding wind turbines near their homes, farmers and the OFA have been quietly looking at the pros and cons of wind turbine use.

These slow economic times may be a blessing in disguise as rural Ontario takes a breath to think over the wind turbine issue.

In a recent note of caution from the

OFA, the province is asked to pay special attention to the developing tensions between rural residents and community neighbours regarding this alternative energy source.

The OFA wants issues such as health, pricing, the efficiency of wind power, setback issues and the loss of municipal input about industrial wind turbine projects to be placed on the table for discussion. The province is not about to run out of power in the foreseeable future but the OFA’s request for resolution of, or at least a very loud argument about, wind power may be just what’s needed to set the stage for what comes next.

It is time to make a plan.

COLUMN

Once upon a time in Renfrew Last autumn a woman phoned to say she had an old issue of The Renfrew Mercury and would we interested in seeing it.

Sure, I said, especially after learning the paper was dated Feb. 9, 1912.

So here we are, exactly 100 years later, and, my, how things have changed.

The most dramatic change – aside from prices – is in transportation.

One hundred years ago, rail travel was king, and everything from business to politics revolved around it.

Three items in The Mercury – then in its 41st year of publication – spoke specifically to the promi-

LUCY HASS MISCELLANY nence of rail in Renfrew.

First, a front-page article told of P.D. Stewart’s advancement to a higher position with MasseyFerguson Co., serving a region from Vankleek Hill to North Bay. The article closed, “Mr. Stewart will continue to reside in Renfrew; for with its railway facilities, this a good town to centre from.”

A political advertisement sat in the middle of the front page. It read:

Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Thos. A. Low, ex-M.P., Hon. W.L. Mackenzie King, M.P. Geo. P. Graham, and others will address the electors of Renfrew South at Eganville Monday afternoon, 19th February and one o’clock and at Arnprior Town Hall on Monday evening, 19th February at eight o’clock. A special train will leave Barry’s Bay at 9:30 a.m. for Eganville. Returning will leave Eganville at 5:15 p.m.

On a page inside, an advertisement outlined that week’s Kingston-Pembroke railway schedule from Kingston to Renfrew.

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Citizens must take stand against CETA To the editor: As a relative newcomer to the Valley, I care about (the closing of) Imbleau Foundry without knowing anything about this particular industry apart from what I learned from David Ainsworth’s excellent letter of November 2011. I care because it is happening all across Canda.

Unfortunately, there is even more bad news regarding free trade. Since 2009 the federal and provincial governments have been negotiating the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the European Union.

How many of us have heard of this? What does it have to do with us? It has been discovered that CETA is to reach into the municipalities. The Europeans are demanding access to local procurement

so that municipalities, school boards, hospitals and provincial agencies will not be able to “Buy or Hire Local.”

Apparently, the federal and provincial governments are prepared to allow this in exchange for some national advantage.

The trouble is that the municipalities have not been invited into the negotiations, nor even informed of their scope and content.

Furthermore, the European Union is demanding that abolition of our farm supply management system. You can be sure the Farmers’ Union cares about that.

Enter Maude Barlow and the Council of Canadians who have initiated a campaign to persuade municipalities to request more information and to

pass resolutions on opting out of CETA. Several municipalities across the country have done so already and have asked the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to provide a detailed analysis of the implications for local procurement.

Those of you who remember Maude Barlow and her fight against growth hormone know that she and her followers can be very successful with the support of people like you and me. If enough municipalities opt out, the ‘deal’ will fall through. It seems the politicians are not willing to step up for us, so we must stand up for ourselves.

For more information, go to www.canadians. org/1-800-387-7177.

Dorothy Randell Beachburg

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MARY COOK MEMORIES enough to suit anyone but Father. So we children, and certainly not Mother, never went near the drive shed in the winter, unless it was absolutely necessary.

This was Father’s hideaway. It was his shed. And when his chores were done, he would escape into this little building, and as Mother would say, “never even came out for air� until it was time to come into the house for a meal.

I remember it was the end of the week. A Friday. The snow was deep, and it was bitterly cold on our walk home from the Northcote School. We could see smoke curling out of the little stovepipe sticking through the hole in the side wall of the drive shed.

Supper was always early in the wintertime. No need to call Father. He knew when it would be on the table. That night he came in, stamping his feet on the braided rug at the door, and carrying what looked like a wood box under his arm. Without taking off his boots, (I could see Mother looking at him with a frown), he walked right over to the kitchen table and put the box in front of the place I sat to eat. It looked very much like Joyce’s little radio. It was a radio! I was close to tears. “You won’t be able to hear voices, but you can pretend. You’re good at that,�

Father said with a twinkle.

To this day, I can see that little makebelieve radio in my mind’s eye. It was a square of small boards which Father had varnished. The hole in the middle was covered tautly with a brown piece of cloth retrieved from the rag bag. This was where the sound would come out if it was a real radio. The knobs were three empty spools from Mother’s sewing box.

All through supper, I twisted the spools, and rubbed my hands over the smooth varnished wood. My brothers knew better than to remind me I would never hear a sound from it.

As soon as Audrey and I had redded up the kitchen, I moved into the parlour... cold as always...and sat on the horsehair settee, and played with the radio. I was positive I could hear scratches coming over the airwaves ....wasn’t that Major Bowes and the Amateur Hour? And music...I could hear music..I was sure of it. I turned the spools on their long spikes, and closed my eyes, and believed with all my heart.

It would have taken many hours and patience for Father to make the little make-believe radio. I was too young to fully realize the time and love he put into it in the drive shed.

All I knew at the time was that by using my imagination, I could connect with cities far away and hear music and voices just like my little friend Joyce did in her pink bedroom.

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Hockey helps support the local food bank To the editor: Many Canadians will gather around the television set this weekend to enjoy one of our greatest pastimes.

The annual Hockey Day In Canada will feature all Canadian NHL Hockey teams being featured on a coast-to-coast broadcast all day long.

Many Canadians will enjoy a variety of food on this day. But for many Canadians, including many of our neighbours, food is a luxury they cannot afford. This is why the Renfrew & Area United Way Advisory Committee will be holding a special “Hockey Day In Canada Breakfast� this Saturday, Feb. 11 at Ma-Te-Way Park in Renfrew.

The pancake breakfast runs from 7 to 11 a.m. and admission is by donation, with all proceeds going to the Renfrew &

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Along with the breakfast, there will be many prizes including Sens tickets, Ottawa 67s tickets, a Serge Savard autographed hockey jersey and much more.

The new Renfrew NHA/NHL Museum will have a display and everyone can bring their skates and enjoy free skating on the outdoor rink, or bring a toboggan and hit the Ma-Te-Way hill. Anyone wearing a hockey jersey is automatically entered into a draw to win prizes! So we invite you to come out, put on your hockey jersey, and enjoy a great breakfast and help support our local food bank so that some of our neighbours can enjoy food while they watch a hockey game.

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Father was far more patient than was Mother.

My sister Audrey said it was because Mother was fed up with the Depression, whereas Father figured there was nothing you could do about it anyway. You might just as well accept it, as it wasn’t showing signs of going away anytime soon.

I had a hard time figuring out what the Depression had to do with Mother’s patience, but my older and much wiser sister told me it was so, and I believed every word Audrey said.

And that is why the day I lamented about my little friend Joyce having far more than I did, Mother, with a snap in her voice, told me to remember some people had more than we had, and the sooner I accepted it the happier I would be.

Well, that fact did little to make me happy, and that night at the supper table, I was once again comparing all the toys Joyce had with the few in my possession. I was especially envious of a little battery radio she had gotten for Christmas. “Brown.

With a real voice coming out of it. And three knobs along the bottom and she just has to turn them to listen to someone talking in some city,� I said in a shaky voice.

Once again, Mother let out her usual big sigh, drummed her fingers on the oilcloth covered table, and reminded me about how the Depression hit some people harder than others.

Father asked me to describe the little radio to him. I told him it was as high as Joyce’s 12-inch ruler (we measured it), and was rounded at the top, and the sound came out of the middle of it which was covered in brown material. Father poured his tea in his saucer, blew on it, and slurped it up, a habit which annoyed Mother no end!

Nothing more was said about the little radio that sat on Joyce’s dresser upstairs in her all-pink bedroom. I tried to put it out of my mind. And life went on. Many days passed and, as always in the winter, Mother stayed close to the house, and we didn’t go into Renfrew as often, relying on Briscoe’s General Store for our needs.

We children slid down the West Hill on cardboard boxes, an old fender from a wrecked car, and a toboggan that was so warped out of shape, it always headed in the opposite direction from which it was being steered. This was our winter fun.

Farm chores were confined to the barns. Cleaning out the cow byre and stable twice a day, feeding the pigs, sweeping out the chicken coop, and generally putting in the days moving not far out of the barnyard filled the days.

The little building closer to the house was simply called the drive shed. This is where the old Model T sat up on four big blocks of wood for the winter. Father’s work bench stretched across the entire front of the shed, with all his tools neatly hung on spikes above. An antique stove, so small, it looked like a toy, was kept chucked full of small pieces of wood, and took the chill off the interior, but never really brought the temperature up high

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Jeannie Armstrong, Principal of Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, accepts a certificate of recognition from Dr. Andrew Pipe, chair of the Champlain Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Network, at the Champlain Healthy Schools Steering Committee meeting held in Ottawa on Jan. 20.

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100 years ago Continued from Page 8 Meanwhile, another transportation story painted a picture of very different times on Raglan Street.

Headline: A Lively Runaway.

“A team owned by Mr. J.L. Mayhew of Horton furnished some excitement on Thursday afternoon about 5 o’clock. Just after a young lady had alighted from the cutter at the upper end of Main Street, the horses bolted, throwing out the driver.

The team went downtown at a breakneck pace, narrowly avoiding collisions with other sleighs. At the market they turned, leaving the cutter against a pole.

The pair swerved uptown again at the

Baptist church, but as far as The Mercury learned, did no damage before they were caught. It was very fortunate that the runaways kept to the road, for many were on the streets at the time.”

Some other signs of the times: • At the O’Brien Theatre, The Girl and The Tramp was showing, with admissions of 25, 50 and 75 cents.

• James Clark’s drug store was advertising Parisian sage – a dandruff cure with a money-back guarantee. There was also an advertisement by Renfrew’s Jamieson Lime Co. titled “Drainage as an Investment.”

• McGarry’s Hardware, next door to the Bank of Ottawa, advertised chopping axes for 75 cents to $1, with brand names Black’s Prince, Forest Beauty,

Fowler’s Best, Maple Leaf and McGarry’s Special. Maple Leaf, Simmonds and Philadelphia cross-cut saws were also for sale.

• Stewarts Limited was holding a huge remodeling sale – one of the best Saturdays in the Year for men to buy their winter clothes” – and it started at 8 a.m. sharp. The store was also advertising “new ribbons from the old country” and assured “This Stewarts Limited sale of household staples meets the needs of the new generation.”

• Carswell and Co. was conducting a stock-taking sale and advised readers, “In order to clear we have abandoned any idea of profit, so you will readily see the advantage is all yours.”

The Renfrew Mercury also offered

a lengthy section of news notes titled “News of Four Counties – The Gold from the papers of Renfrew, Lanark, Carleton and Pontiac.”

And, as always, weather was big news as a Jan. 31 report out of Ottawa said: “Local lumber operators announce that, owing to the extreme cold weather of the last month, operations throughout the Ottawa Valley have been very seriously curtailed. Both men and horses have suffered severely.”

The horse and wagon days are gone.

All three rail lines through Renfrew have been abandoned. But the town’s desire to build and maintain a strong and prosperous community remains. And we can each do our part to make that a reality. In two simple words: buy local.

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Celebrating Canada’s Game

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ockey. It’s our game.

Every winter, children across the Ottawa Valley gather at frozen ponds to play a little pickup shinny or at outdoor rinks for organized games.

Parents are regular visitors at the rinks – you can usually spot them huddled on the benches early in the morning, clutching a steaming cup of coffee and cheering on their son and daughter

until their voices go hoarse.

Then there are the unsung heroes, the people in our community who every week trudge out into the unforgiving cold and maintain our outdoor

skating rinks so kids and adults can enjoy a skate or a game of pick-up hockey.

On Feb. 10 to 12, communities across the national capital and the Ottawa Valley will celebrate Canada’s

national sport.

This week, the Renfrew Mercury takes a closer look at the players, the coaches, the parents and the people who volunteer their time so we can enjoy our favourite winter sport.

Olympian’s long-lasting affair with the national game STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

John Iob knew next to nothing about the game of hockey when he immigrated to Canada in 1968. He knew more about soccer after growing up northeast of Venice, but it didn’t take long to see what kind of grip hockey had on Canadians.

One youngster who was gripped by Canada’s national game was one of his own sons, Tony.

Tony was maybe four years old when Uncle Aurelio convinced John to buy Tony some hockey equipment. John was making about $85 a week back then, and the equipment cost $110, but it was a fine investment.

“I think it worked out pretty good for him,” said John, who later took up the game himself and got to see many parts of the world, across North America and Europe, during Tony’s years as a junior player and later as a professional.

As a young player, he became convinced he’d have a hockey future without a post-secondary education.

And that’s how it turned out.

Now 41 years old, Iob last played professionally in 2008/2009, for the Austrian team Graz EC, after starting his pro career in 1992/1993.

That first season he averaged more than a point a game with Rochester of the American Hockey League and the Erie Panthers of the ECHL, but by the next season he’d skipped to Europe where he found his main hockey home over an 18-year playing career.

His love of the game started back home in Renfrew, where the Iob family lived near the Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School rink. It no longer exists, but it was a mainstay in Tony’s development as a hockey player.

“Right after school until dinner, and after dinner until bed time, we’d be skating every day,” he recalls. “Weekends I’d be there Saturdays until dark. I remember crying because my feet were so cold.”

Not long after his first games at Our Lady of Fatima, he locked in on his anticipated path in life.

“As long as I can remember it was always a part of me. That’s what I was going to do. I think I grew up telling everyone that I was going to play pro hockey so I didn’t need to go to school.”

Now back in Renfrew, retired from playing pro hockey but still very much involved in the game. He continues to play (as the leading goal-scorer in the Renfrew Men’s Hockey

Italian Olympian Tony Iob at 2006 Winter Olympics.

League) and also coaches his son Cameron’s pee wee team and the junior B Renfrew Timberwolves of the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League. He also runs his own businesses —renovation and moving businesses, and a hockey skills development firm called Olympic Edge.

While he’s busy and happy enough, he hopes the hockey world beckons in a bigger way.

“My whole goal is to get into coaching in Europe some time, or at a higher level here,” says Iob. Ten years from now, he says he’d like to be behind an NHL bench. “I started dreaming about playing in the NHL. And, as an adult, I dream to be behind the bench. I still have the dream to be there.”

Wherever he is, look for him to tackle the project with heart and hustle. As

Coach Tony Iob makes a point during a peewee Renfrew Timberwolves’ practice at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. a player he says he was always competitive, hating to lose; not pointing fingers, but just roaring to get back out on the ice to turn a loss into a win.

As a youngster, it helped his confidence that he was a regular goal-scorer.

“I always had the knack,” he says. “I was always the player who battled in front of the net or in the corners. I got the dirty goals.”

SILVER STICK FINAL Evidence included the pee wee 1984 Silver Stick

final in Sarnia, where Iob’s Renfrew team trailed 5-2 against Woolridge, only to storm back. Iob scored five times, including the 76 overtime winner.

Evidence of his scoring touch continued in the Ontario (Junior) Hockey League, where he compiled 120 points in 144 games with Kingston. He also added 91 points in a season and a half as the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds reached the Memorial Cup final in backto-back years.

Iob was a ninth-round 1991 draft pick by the Buf-

falo Sabres, but his future wouldn’t be in the National Hockey League. However, his scoring prowess and toughness continued. As a pro, he emerged with 757 points (and 1,448 penalty minutes) in 633 games.

The penalty minutes speak, in part, to the feisty player he was. He learned to fight in junior hockey and borrowed from the style of Mark Messier, the Edmonton Oilers and New York Rangers star who brought his in-your-face style to the rink every day.

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Players at home in the Madawaska Girls Hockey Association SHERRY HAAIMA sherry.haaima@metroland.com

They all share a love of the game.

For some of the girls playing hockey in the Madawaska Girls Hockey Association, it’s a stepping stone to further hockey accomplishments, for others, it’s a more comfortable and safe alternative to playing in the boys league and for others still it’s a great way to stay active and spend time with friends.

And what happens when the girls lace up their skates and hit the ice is quite something, say MGHA organizers.

“It’s really great to see these girls getting to play,” says assistant coach John Poirier, who says ice time with the boys might have been hard to come by. The opportunity

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to play with the MGHA has allowed the players to hone their skills.

“What you see is a lot of finesse play,” says Poirier.

The girls hockey association was born in 2003 when several parents decided to start up a non-body-contact league for girls.

The team consisted of girls ages 13-18 from Arnprior and Renfrew and surrounding areas and for the first year the team just practiced and played exhibition games.

ASSISTANT COACH With just two teams, association status was granted the following season by the Ontario Women’s Hockey Association. Midget and bantam teams played in the Upper Ottawa Valley organization.

Visit our website to watch videos looking at the different ways people enjoy Canada’s favourite winter pasttime:

• UNSUNG HEROES: The volunteers at Clarence Maheral Park make sure everything runs smoothly at Glencairn’s outdoor arena in Kanata.

Over the next couple of years the organization grew to include teams at the pee wee, bantam and midget levels.

Home ice for the girls is the Nick Smith Centre in Arnprior and Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre in Renfrew.

Several members of the Madawaska midget team recently sat down to talk about what hockey and their experience on the team means to them.

Kailey Hook has been playing hockey for 14 years and has all kinds of experience – having played boys, varsity high school and girls hockey – at one time a member of three teams.

Kailey hopes to play hockey at the post-secondary level and possibly beyond and says she is grateful for all she’s learned from her peers on the team.

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• FIRST STRIDES: A group of tots and their parents lace up their skates and take to the ice for the first time at the Bell Sensplex.

• LIFE AFTER PRO HOCKEY: Tony Iob, who played professionally for 18 seasons, gives back to the game he loves, coaching peewee and junior B teams in Renfrew.

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Labour of love for former Sen JESSICA CUNHA jessica.cunha@metroland.com

After a week of poor weather, the hockey rink in Shean Donovan’s backyard was in need of some TLC. A layer of freshly fallen snow, over a sheet of ice that coated the rink’s surface at his family home in Carp.

The former Ottawa Senators forward grabbed his worn work boots, a winter coat, gloves and a blue plastic shovel and set out to put the rink to rights.

“Now I have no choice,” said the father of three young children and husband to wife Teresa. “I’ll have to finish this.”

Donovan cleared the snow and chipped away at the extra ice that had frozen over the rink’s surface.

That night, he and his two sons, Jorian, 7, and Rylan, 6, spent an hour and a half playing shinny.

Daughter Trinity, 1, hasn’t laced up her skates just yet.

“It was great,” he said about hitting the ice with his sons. “It’s something I do that I enjoy and the kids are starting to like it more and more.”

Donovan, who was drafted to the NHL in 1993 by the San Jose Sharks, first caught the hockey bug tagging along with his father to the outdoor rink near their home in Connaught, Ont., where he was born.

The former professional hockey player learned to love the sport on the community-built and maintained rink, which was located behind the only church in town.

“It was just a little town, maybe less than 100 people in it,” said Donovan.

A young Donovan would spend his time shooting pucks into the boards while his father played in outdoor hockey tournaments with their neigh- Former Ottawa Senators player Shean Donovan shovels the backyard ice surface for his sons. bours and friends.

The statistical landscape of hockey participation in Canada EMMA JACKSON emma.jackson@metroland.com

As sports participation among children continues to decline, the rising cost of playing hockey is forcing Canada’s game to take a hit.

According to Statistics Canada, sports participation dropped six per cent from 1992 to 2005, to 51 per cent. While there are many barriers to participating in sports, StatsCan noted that cost can be a major limitation.

In 2005, two-parent households

with children spent an average of $579 on sports and athletic equipment during the year.

That number does not include related sports expenses such as facility rentals, transportation to sports events, club memberships and competition entry fees.

“In light of such costs, it is not surprising that sports participation is most prevalent among children from high-income households, at 68 per cent, and lowest among children from lower-income households, at 44

per cent,” wrote Warren Clark, author of StatsCan’s Kids’ Sport report published in 2008.

The problem is augmented in the minor hockey world, where parents of a single six-year-old Timbit hockey player can spend as much as $450 in registration fees, on top of hundreds of dollars in equipment costs, tournament fees and costs for practice time.

As kids grow up and become more competitive, the fees can rise exponentially, to as much as $4,000 per six-month season.

A Royal Bank of Canada study found 38 per cent of hockey families spend more than $1,000 on hockey each year.

In the same study, surveyed parents listed lack of financial support from businesses and lack of volunteers as the biggest challenges facing their local hockey community.

City of Ottawa recreation planner and KidSport Ottawa board member Travis Martin said kids in low-income situations rely on community programs, charitable funding and

other financial grants to access sports. That’s especially the case with hockey.

By comparison, soccer, baseball and swimming require very little equipment, and even playing football is more accessible because clubs keep their equipment year to year instead of requiring players to provide their own.

Programs like KidSport, Ottawa’s Hand in Hand program and Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart are widely used to help kids access the sports they want to play,

Madawaska Girls Hockey Association a fun place to be Continued from Page 14 “It’s just a great experience to learn skills from the other girls. I love working on a team and building on what I already know,” says Kailey.

Meggan Poirier grew up playing hockey on the outdoor rink in Fitzroy Harbour and says while she had fun playing a “rougher” game with the boys she really enjoys the camaraderie and team spirit she’s experienced with the Madawaska team.

“With the boys I learned to keep my head up,” says Meggan.

“The girls play more as a team.”

Sarah Dick switched from figure skating to hockey two years ago, a transition at which she’s excelled, say team managers and mates.

“I figure skated for 12 years and needed a change,” says Sarah. “And I’ve made a lot of good friends on the team.”

Rachel Glofcheskie played

‘I love working on a team and building on what I already know.’

- Player Kailey Hook hockey for years but took up the goalie position when she joined the girls’ team.

An integral part of the team, Rachel’s enjoying the role and

has earned the support of her peers.

“She rocks!” says a teammate, and the rest of the group echo the sentiment.

The increased profile of women’s hockey is helping grow the sport and raise awareness, say the girls.

Janessa Russett has kept a close eye on two-time Canadian Olympic gold medallist Cassie Campbell and other female hockey players over the years.

She realized a dream several

years ago when she met and got Campbell’s autograph.

“I’ve watched her growing up,” says Janessa.

Justine Rouleau says she watched her brother play hockey for years before she finally decided to give it a try herself.

She has found her perfect activity in hockey – the once-a-week practices and games and time spent with her teammates is cherished.

“I have fun doing it,” she says.

Tony Iob’s hockey memories reach across a pair of continents Continued from Page 14 “(Messier) took the puck to the net, and if you weren’t ready, you were going to get an elbow in the chops,” says IOb. “He wasn’t afraid to fight, or to score. That’s why I wore No. 11 as a kid.”

10-B, as he was nicknamed, also went on to make the 2006 Italian Olympic team, playing against such superstars as Canadian netminder Martin Brodeur. Italy lost that game 7-2, but Iob beat Brodeur early in the game to the short side with one shot, only to hit the goalpost.

The left-winter contributed two goals and two assists during the Olympic tournament, including the go-ahead goal in 3-3 ties against both Switzerland and Germany.

“It’s the highlight of my career,” says Iob of the Olympic experience. One of the goals was against former Rochester teammate Olaf Kolzig, who played for Germany and 14 seasons in the NHL. “Just playing at the top level (was special). The Olympics is always the best athletes in the world coming together, and to me you can’t play any higher.”

The Renfrewite also played in six world championships. Five were in the A division, including the season in which his two assists helped Italy beats the U.S. 4-0.

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Hockey coach, dad and player Tony Iob.

He and wife Janet’s two kids (Cameron

and Alexis) learned to speak German and enjoy the continent’s culture and friends that came with living in Germany, Austria, Switzerland or Italy for 17 hockey seasons. The Iobs also spent summers back in the Renfrew area, at Hurds Lake, where he built the family home after his first European playing contract.

Not all of Europe was a charm. One of his worst-ever coaches, whom he won’t name, ran the players so ragged they were in no position to learn. But the positives far outweighed the negatives, he says.

Perhaps the best coach he played for was Lars Brocstrom, who coached him in Klagenfurt, Austria.

“I stole and modified a lot of his drills.

They’re all flow drills, all puck movement and skating. You’re pushing the puck that way but skating the other, so you really have to use your brain,” says Iob. “What I tell my players is skate, then think. If you’re thinking of going there, you’re already too late.”

Iob was also impressed by head coach Ted Nolan and assistant Dan Flynn when he played for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds.

Late in his pro career as a player, Tony

says he started watching the game differently.

“I’d sit on the bench and always watch the games and get a feeling for what should be done and shouldn’t be done (as a coach).”

Like any good sport, there were lessons to be learned. These included a “turning point” after he left Milan to play with the Cologne Sharks in Germany. During the 1997-98 season, he rode the bench, scoring just six points in 46 games.

“Cologne was the best team in Germany at the time and I guess I thought I had it made and I stopped working. It woke me up and I started working harder again.”

The next year he moved to Asiago, where the famous Italian cheese is made, and amassed 71 points in 42 games.

Working hard can never stop, especially in a game requiring so much skill, says Iob. “It’s like I tell the young kids, I’m still working on my skating now at 41. I’m teaching you guys, but I’m still working on my skating.”

Yes, still working hard, and still dreaming about his hockey future.

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An evening of beautiful violin music featuring a local doctor is planned for the evening at Coco Jarryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Renfrew, just before Valentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day. When heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not caring for his patients, physician Dr. Ron Lavigne is usually found practising his violin or piano.

He plays regularly with the Pembroke Symphony Orches-

He met March through the Pembroke Symphony and says sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a true child prodigy. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Emmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s amazingly talented,â&#x20AC;? he comments.

Some may recognize her from her fiddling performance at last summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ottawa Valley Bluegrass Festival in Horton.

There will be a mixture of traditional Irish fiddling tunes, gypsy-style rhapsodies, a few duets and some choice romantic medleys.

Dr. Lavigneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s musical training began at the Conservatory of Toronto and he finished it at McGill University in Montreal.

He then made the decision to

study medicine and has been practising in our community for more than 40 years. He continues to follow his passion for music in his spare time. For the past 30 years or so he had been playing jazz piano in Ottawa and took up violin again recently.

He is a member of the Renfrew County Fiddlers.

The fundraising event on Friday, Feb. 10 will help support the RVH Call to Action campaign, with half of the proceeds going towards the Digital Mammography Fund. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are thrilled that Dr. Lavigne, Marie and Emma have offered up their talents to support

the hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Call to Action initiative,â&#x20AC;? says RVH Foundation director Barb Desilets. â&#x20AC;&#x153;What a perfect idea for a preValentineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s night out featuring local musicians and a delicious dinner right here in town,â&#x20AC;? she says.

Desilets also acknowledges Nick at Cocco Jarryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for providing the meal and contributing 50 per cent of proceeds directly to the RVH Digital Mammography Fund.

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See the doctor and friends in concert Feb. 10

tra and the Ottawa Symphony in a number of different performances throughout the year.

He will be accompanied by fellow Pembroke Symphony members Marie Brydges on piano and violinist Emma March.

Brydges is a familiar musician among Renfrew residents, as she has been playing and teaching piano for many years. The pair has entertained residents of the Bonnechere Manor together on numerous occasions.

Dr. Lavigne is proud to be featuring Pembroke native March as part of the trio during the Taste of Europe with Music to Match evening.

The Renfrew Mercury - EMC - February 9, 2012

Police investigating several thefts The Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to 108 calls for service during the past week.

DOMESTIC DISPUTES Officers investigated five domestic disputes.

One female was arrested and charged with mischief and dangerous driving.

FIRE UNDER INVESTIGATION A fire on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at Kultur Hardwood Flooring on Innovation Drive in Renfrew is being investigated. The fire was reported by an employee who arrived for work in the early morning hours, saw the fire and called the Renfrew Fire Department.

The fire was extinguished and then OPP officers were called to the scene. Property damage at the warehouse is estimated to be in excess of $1 million. The office of the Ontario Fire Marshal is also investigating.

Anyone with information on the fire is asked to call the OPP at 613-4323211. Const. Rick Shikatani is investigating.

thanks the volunteers from Victim Services of Renfrew County for the support provided to victims of crimes and tragic circumstances in our communities.

Services provided to victims ensure victims receive immediate support and assistance, provide referrals to appropriate community support services, and offer practical solutions to lessen the impact of a crisis. The service is based on the concept of Neighbour helping Neighbour. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with VCARS, please call 613-649-2852 or 1-877-568-5730 for more information.

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Frewfest THANK YOU! It takes a whole community to come together and make an event happen. Frewfest was a success because of the work of so many people. Thank you to: Peter Whalen, Rob Dougherty, Lynne Kobus and Maria Thompson for being there from day one.

Staff from Town of Renfrew Parks and Recreation, Development and Works and Fire Departments for helping with details big and small.

Renfrew Industrial Commission, Renfrew Mercury, Cobden Sun and myFM Radio for helping to get the word out.

MJ Blimkie from the NHA/NHL Museum, 42nd Field Regiment, 653 Champlain Squadron Air Cadets, Bob Thompson, Jacob Murdock, Upper Ottawa Valley Ringette Association, Tony Iob, Renfrew Jr B Timberwolves, Daryl Fiebig, Grant Lavallee, Mark Lavallee, Andy Wright, Jacob Hultink, Norm Bujold and Koula Cove who gave up their time before, during and after Frewfest making the activities run smoothly.

To the local businesses who generously gave prizes: Stone Meadows, Keeping Company, The Warehouse, Scottâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hardware, Korner Hutch, The Lighthouse, Finniganâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Theatre, Walden Three Studio, Picket Fence, Jorgensen and Stekelenburg Contracting and Wendyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Finally, to everyone who came out to enjoy the day, you made every minute that was put into this worth it!

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COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENT TOWN OF RENFREW

GRADE 8 PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT for the Grade 9 program at Renfrew Collegiate Institute â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Room 326 on Monday, February 27th, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

Following the presentation, tour our facilities.

Reserve this date on your calendar Changes in education are occurring.

Inform yourself about RCIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great opportunities.

A.M.P. / P.S.D.A. Poker Run Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - APPLICATION FOR CONSENT

Inscription entre 9h00 et 1h00 / Registration from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. aux endroits suivants / at the following places Gavanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hotel â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Quyon, Norway Bay Golf Club, Pine Lodge Golf Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Norway Bay Ladysmith Hotel, Beanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Hurstyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bar, Campbellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Polaris â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Shawville, DĂŠpanneur du Pontiac, Marie-Joe (Sam) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Luskville, La Jonction Restaurant â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Campbellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay

IN THE MATTER OF Section 53 of the Planning Act, 1990, and; IN THE MATTER OF an application by Marc Poirier and Jacqueline Poirier, with respect to Plan 38, Lot 212, Town of Renfrew, known municipally as 79 & 89 Queen Street North.

Frais dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;inscription / Entry Fee: 10,00

The purpose and effect of the consent being sought may be brieďŹ&#x201A;y stated as:

THEFT

CRIME STOPPERS Crime Stoppers Pembroke/Renfrew County believes someone may have information that could assist police in solving these crimes. If you have information on any criminal offence that results in charges being laid, you qualify for an award of up to $2,000.

Call Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 735-8477; that is 735 -Tips or 1-800-222-8477. You could help solve a crime.

All tips remain anonymous and you will not have to attend court.

Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call-display.

Telephones are answered 24 hours a day.

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OPEN DOORS - QUEBEC & ONTARIO (any where in Quebec and Ontario)

Saturday, Feb. 11 & Sunday Feb.12, 2012.

Switch means any snowmobilier can use the trails for free on these two days only.

TAKE NOTICE that this application will be heard by the Committee of Adjustment on Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012 at 6:00 p.m.in the second ďŹ&#x201A;oor boardroom, Town Hall, 127 Raglan Street South, Renfrew, Ontario.

Must follow the Quebec Rules if there in Quebec.

- Must have insurance & Registration Papers.

- Fixed Left Mirror.

- Headlight (White Only) - No Modified Pipers - Must be 16 Years or age & Driver's Course

You are entitled to attend this public hearing in person to express your views about this application or you may be represented by counsel for that purpose. If you wish to make written comments, they may be forwarded to the Secretary/Treasurer of the Committee of Adjustment at the address shown below. Additional information may be obtained from the Secretary/Treasurer between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

# " & ( " Donna-Lee Graham at (819) 456-2526

Renfrew County and District Health Unit If a person or public body that ďŹ les an appeal of a decision of the Committee of Adjustment of the Town of Renfrew in respect of the proposed consent does not make written submissions to the Committee of Adjustment of the Town of Renfrew before it gives or refuses to give a provisional consent, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss the appeal.

Invitation to Child Health Clinics <

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

If you wish to be notiďŹ ed of the decision of the Committee of Adjustment of the Town of Renfrew in respect of the proposed consent, you must make a written request to the Secretary/Treasurer at the address indicated below.

Dated at the Town of Renfrew this 6th day of February, 2012.

Julie Stewart, MCIP, RPP Secretary Treasurer/ Town Planner Town of Renfrew Municipal OfďŹ ce 127 Raglan Street South Renfrew, Ontario K7V 1P8 Tel (613) 432-8166 Fax (613) 432-8265 Email jstewart@town.renfrew.on.ca

NOTE: No appointments necessary except for Immunization and Dental Screening

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To create a new lot with 10.05 metres of frontage on Queen Street North and 31.7 metres of depth, for a total area of 318.5 square metres. The lot to be severed contains a residential dwelling. The lot to be retained contains a residential dwelling with frontage of 10.01 metres on Queen Street North, 31.7 metres of depth and approximately 317 square metres in area.

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Officers responded to the complaint that an employee had been caught stealing from the store after an investigation by the store.

Const. Mark Condron is investigating. Charges are pending.

A licence plate was stolen from a trailer near Douglas during the past 10 days. The Ontario plate E2044E has been added as stolen to the police database.

Police are investigating a possible theft after a Renfrew resident reported a birth certificate stolen from their home. There are several suspects and police are continuing to investigate.

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Mickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory celebrated DIANA WAKELY

Ethel Mick was a resident of the Bonnechere Manor.

At the time of her death she was also an enthusiastic member of the Bonnechere art class. In the six years attending the class she painted over 30 paintings.

From the sale of her paintings, within the family, the money was donated back to the art program.

There was a need for storage of the classesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; art supplies and a decision was to

use this money for that cause.

Lawrence Paquette, whose mother Frances was also a resident of the manor, was consulted on what could be built.

The end result is a rolling cart that meets the needs of the art class.

Holding all the paints, easels, materials and residents paintings it makes life easier for the volunteers and residents.

The art class is grateful to Lawrence, for building it in memory of his mother, and to the Mick family for their kind donation.

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Vincent Johnston Sales Rep

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311 RAGLAN ST.

401-3212

List or sell with us and get free Airmiles

613-433-2681

440 FINNS ROAD - GRIFFITH

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1048 MADAWASKA ST., CALABOGIE LAKE

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Kelly Derue, Broker

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Rick Reid

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187 EAGLE CREST CALABOGIE LAKE

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Bonnechere Art Class receives a welcomed gift recently. Gail Stokes, Ethel Mickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter, is joined by Lawrence Paquette and members of the Bonnechere Manor Art Class.The rolling cart that stores all the supplies and artwork of the residents was a donation from the sale of artwork of the late Ethel Mick.

Lawrence Paquette constructed the cart in memory of his mother Frances.

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

HELEN VINCENT, BROKER OF RECORD Cell 613-432-0058

330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew K7V 1N3 432-7562 r

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HUNTER GATE

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SUNDAY, FEB. 12TH 2-4 P.M.

www.remaxrenfrew.com

SUBDIVISION 24 PETER ST. (JUST OFF MUNROE AVE.)

A 1 and ½ storey maintenance free home - well kept - living room, kitchen, bedroom , den and 4 pce bath on the ďŹ rst level - 2 bedrooms on the second level - unďŹ nished basement but off the den on the ďŹ rst level is a delightful screened in porch overlooking the detached single garage at the rear - c/ air -hardwood and vinyl ďŹ&#x201A;ooring plus carpet - gas heat Call Helen to view at 432-0058

157 ELK STREET Come and join me for a tour of this custom bungalow in a very desirable location!! Proceed on Gillan Rd. to HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION AND FOLLOW MY SIGNS

227, 229, 231 & 233 N 4 LEFT Y L N O 5 GARDE .

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MAKE YOUR OWN CHOICES IF YOU PURCHASE NOW. CALL HELEN AT 432-0058

48 STACEY DR. BURNSTOWN MADAWASKA RIVER WATERFRONT What a setting and what a lot - sandy beach and an abundance of waterfront - an executive home with 3 bedrooms or 2 plus a den - 2 ½ baths - the ground level is stunning with an extra spacious living room with ceiling to ďŹ&#x201A;oor ďŹ replace - wood ďŹ&#x201A;ooring - 2 steps to the beautiful family room, kitchen and dining room -it is one of realestateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best homes - a true beauty - paved road to your attached 2 car garage & ample visitor parking as well. Call Helen and do not miss an opportunity to see this! Call Helen at 432-0058

22 EMON RD. CALABOGIE(DRIVE ON HWY 511 TO EMON RD) 2 bedroom mobile home MLS818105 in good state of repair and ½ acre of land - living dining and kitchen and 4 pce bath - c/air- above ground pool - $117,500 - ECONONOMICAL LIFESTYLE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN A PRETTY SETTING Call Helen to view at 432-0058

229 Foxden 2 bedroom Garden home ready for occupancy!

Call Helen at 432-0058

140 LORLEI DR. MADAWASKA WATERFRONT 110 IVY AVE. Do not miss the opportunity to see this split level home in an excellent residential location - one owner occupied - hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;ooring - newer roof - 4 levels in this home for your family - 1 and 2/2 baths - new gas ďŹ replace in the living room and new gas stove in the family room - well equipped kitchen with rear deck - 3 bedrooms - large storage shed - paved drive Call Helen at 432-0058 to view

This is a wonderful waterfront 4 season home that you need to view !

Totally updated from the outstanding wrap around porch to the interior of the home - lots of area at this location for you and your family - ďŹ replace in the living room - kitchen has custom cabinets and granite counters newly completed 4 pce bath and laundry on the main level - basement as well - 2 large bedrooms on second level plus 3 pce bath Call me to view it aqt Helen 432-0058

181 ELK ST.

448 MAYHEW ST. A beautifully ďŹ nished two level garden home- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, all laminate ďŹ&#x201A;ooring for ease in maintaining - c/air - an extra large deck at the rear overlooking a maintenance free yard - iiving room, dining room, 2 bedrooms, kitchen and 1 bath on ďŹ rst level and bedroom, 3 pce bath and large family room on the lower level good value here and must be seen to be appreciated. Call Helen at 432-0058

LOTS FOR SALE

2 storey, 3 BDR, 1 ½ Bathroom. Fully Warranted, Lg Lot, ready for occupancy Call Helen At 613.432.0058

58 ROSEBRUGH RD. (JUST OFF FRASER RD.) HURDS LAKE WATERFRONT

818 8TH ST.

Minutes from town and paved road right to your door - 4 level split level home with fabulous shoreline on popular Hurds Lake - lots and lots of living area for you and your family - family room with ďŹ replace - two baths - 3 plus 1 bedrooms - dining room, living room, dining area, screenedin porch - large deck overlooking the waterfront and only steps away from the hot tub deck - all kinds of storage - attached single garage- Call Helen at 432-0058 to view this property

Deluxe and ready for your occupancy!!! This 2 storey garden home is completed to perfection with lots and lots of upgrades from the exterior to every part of the - - hardwood predominates in the whole house - 3 ďŹ&#x201A;oors totally ďŹ nished - 2 good sized bedrooms and a large 4 pce bath on second level plus great closet space - c/air - maintenance free rear yard with tiered deck and arbor for your comfort. Call Helen at 432-0058

*534 ,)34%$ 0)..!#,% 2/!$ 5 Building Lots - Each Two Acres On Pinnacle Rd - Easy Access To Town - Paved Road Right To Your Door. All Severed And Surveyed And Ready For Your Home To Be Built Call Helen At 432-0058 "5),$).' ,/43 on Humphreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rd (just off the Castleford Rd.) EXCELLENT LOCATION

Mack Wilson, Developer & Hansma-Beimers Construction Ltd., Builder have been Tarion Warranty Award Winners Every Year!

102 HARAMIS DR. Building lot in a prime residential area, measuring 57.35 feet x 112.66 feet deep â&#x20AC;&#x201C; ready for construction to commence. s #/-- "5),$).' ,/4 - Raglan St. N. s #/-- ,!.$ (79 - Fully serviced - C-2 zoning - 3 parcels s HARAMIS DR. (Manor Estates) Fully Serviced Lots

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s 7!4%2&2/.4 ,/43 !6!),!",% One Located At GrifďŹ th On The Madawaska River â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Little Timber Trail Lot Measures 200 Ft X 284.06 X 286.29 Ft. X 394.59 Ft â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Great Holiday Fun For You And Your Family s /.% ,/#!4%$ !4 ,!#2/)8 "!9 2$ ,!0!33% 225 FT. of waterfront on the beautiful Ottawa River â&#x20AC;&#x201C; beautiful location and paved access right to the door

205 STEVENSON CRES. Great Neighbourhood!

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

547 ABERDEEN, RENFREW Stewart St.(HWY 60) to Mason Ave & follow the signs.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

NEWNG I L IS T

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

95 TOWEY LANE

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

For details call Dave 613.401.2824 MLS #803723

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219 OAK STREET

DAVID VINCENT Sales Representative

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34093 HWY 41 EGANVILLE

847 RAGLAN

$55,000 Just on the outskirts of Eganville. This house and property has tons of potential.

Call David to view. 613-401-2824

Very busy store in an excellent location. Has been recently upgraded inside. Be your own boss today. Call David. 613-401-2824.

Quality, EfďŹ ciency, & Comfort. This beautiful 3 BDR bungalow on a large lot has a lot to offer. Well designed I.C.F. (insulate concrete form) home. Open concept living, dining and kitchen with engineered ďŹ&#x201A;ooring to accommodate radiant propane heat. 1.5 baths. Double Car Garage. For details call Helen 613.432-0058

327 LISGAR 900 LACROIX BAY RD. OTTAWA RIVER WATERFRONT Excellent building lot with amazing waterfront on the Ottawa River. This lot is priced to sell at $79,900. Call David today at 613-401-2824.

MLS #796846.

Asking $124,900 A two storey garden home with 3 bedrooms, 1 and half baths, fully ďŹ nished basement - hardwood in living and dining - double tiered rear deck with an arbour - central air - paved drive Call Helen at 432-0058

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The Alzheimers Society Walk for Memories was held Jan. 29 at the Carleton University Fieldhouse. The Quail Creek Team took time for a photograph with Mayor Jim Watson and former CJOH news anchor and community ambassador Max Keeping.

From left are, Laurie MacMillan, Alzheimer Society representative Tracey Liebeg, Quail Creek community relations manager Susan McGregor, Watson, Keeping and Margy McGregor. Quail Creek raised over $1,200 for the walk which goes towards Alzheimer research. The walk raised over $196,000. It was a great success.

Renfrew and Area Seniors’ Home Support invites couples and friends for dinner at the Renfrew Tea Room at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 3.

The menu will feature a full-course dinner, with your choice between goat cheese and pear stuffed steak, tuscan pork or chicken parmesan.

The cost is $25.

For more information or to make reservations, call 613-432-7691.

Reservations are required.

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PETER VINCENT

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

BROKER

Cell 613-432-0319

330 Plaunt St. S., Renfrew K7V 1N3 432-7562 • www.remaxrenfrew.com JU S T

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

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1341 BLIND LINE Asking $169,900, three bedrooms, large family room, finished basement, several outbuildings.

MLS# 818471.

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

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OTTAWA RIVER WATERFRONT 1442 OLMSTEAD JEFFREY LAKE RD. Asking $120,000, this three bedroom bungalow has 1.5 acres, needs some TLC, just off Hwy 17.

MLS# 817509

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

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GREAT FAMILY HOME Ideal location, solid, four bedroom home, with finished basement, 2.5 baths, attached garage. MLS# 814204.

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FOUR ACRE COMMERCIAL LOT Now only $199,900, fully serviced and surveyed lot, with town water, sewer, hydro, and gas existing. Many options exist for this high traffic location. MLS# 786734.

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

MLS# 817056.

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1223 HALEY RD. Asking $116,900 for this two bedroom bunglow with garage and good interior space. Gas heat.

MLS# 818517.

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12 Macs Lane, Horton. Now asking $465,000, renovated throughout, three bedroom home with fully finished walkout basement. 100 ft of sandy beach. MLS# 814321

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

SOLID FAMILY HOME Asking $119,900 for this solid brick Douglas four bedroom home on a corner lot. MLS# 812576.

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

4121 RIVER RD. 148 BANK ST Asking $159,900 for this three bedroom Asking $249,900. Solid brick home on one family home, 2 baths, freshly painted and acre, freshly painted, new flooring, 2+1 bedrooms. 1.5 baths. Full basment. updated. MLS# 814974.

MLS# 813977.

PRICE

138 ARGYLE Many possibilities exist for this central Commercial location. MLS# 782020.

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WALK FOR MEMORIES

Seniors’ Home Support organizes March 3 dinner

Education

Examinations rescheduled at St. Joseph’s Catholic High School With bus cancellations due to freezing rail last week, exams were unfortunately pushed forward one more school day, moving all fourth-period exams to be written on Monday.

The second semester was also pushed forward one day because of the snow day, making it start on Tuesday, Feb. 7.

Friday, Feb. 10 will be a very exciting day for students at St. Joseph’s Catholic High School.

Students and teachers will be welcom-

VICTORIA SLIGHT JAGUAR JOURNAL ing Grade 8 students from all of our feeder schools for an orientation day.

This will help the perspective students get to know our school and provide an opportunity for them to ask any questions

they may have.

They will get to see the various areas of our school, including our foods room, gymnasium, library, cafeteria, and various classrooms.

The students will also hear about all of the clubs and organizations SJHS has to offer, including, music and drama opportunities, the Dominican Republic Team, Europe Trip, and Reach for the Top. Going into high school may be a bit scary, but by holding this orientation, the

SJHS community wants to make it an easier process.

Another exciting event scheduled for Friday, Feb. 10 is the SHJS black light dance. This is for SJHS students, Grades 8 to 12.

Students are encouraged to dress in white and flourescent-coloured clothing to make cool effects under the black lights.

The dance will begin at 8 p.m. and run until midnight.

39 Renfrew Ave. W., Unit 1 Renfrew, Ontario 613-432-8122 sales@royallepageoneil.com Gerry O'Neil Broker of Record 613-432-2333

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Allison Shields-Mulvihill Sales Representative 613-433-2880

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OVG IS ON THE MOVE! TO THEIR NEW PREMISES ON HALL AVE.

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MLS#781726 280 MASK ROAD Building lot in Industrial Park just off O’Brien Road. MLS#779371

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Who were you, Louis Brown?

STEVE NEWMAN

steve.newman@metroland.com

In preparation for the installation of a military remembrance wall at Kingston’s Memorial Arena this year, military researcher Peter Gower is seeking more information on about 10 soldiers who lost their lives. Those include Louis Brown, who is apparently a former Renfrew resident.

At least he believes Brown once lived in Renfrew, where his father was a Dr. Brown.

Brown, who attended Regiopolis College in Kingston, is thought to

have been born around 1920.

Brown likely died in May 1941, since his death as a Royal Air Force serviceman was reported in the June 2, 1941 edition of the Kingston Whig Standard.

“The arena is putting up a memorial wall with the names of all the people associated with Kingston who have died in service of their country,” said Gower of veterans in such prominent events as the Boer War, the First World War and the Second World War. Gower has checked the Commonwealth War Graves Commission documents, but did not find Brown’s

name there.

The Kingston resident is also the author of Kingston Volunteers: The Thing To Do. Published in 2008, the book is about the 560 solders from Kingston or Frontenac County who died in the First World War. Another 480 from the area died during the Second World War. “Some were conscripted, but most were volunteers,” said Gower, a retired school teacher who’s passionate about military research.

Anyone with information about Louis Brown is asked to email peter. gower@sympatico.ca and steve.newman@metroland.com.

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Mr. J.J. SOUTHERN FINDS BUSINESS ON THE UPSWING: “The textile industry, is experiencing an improvement in trade” said Mr. J.J Southern on his return from a two week trip in the Eastern States. “Prospects are good for 1937, and despite the strike of some automobile workers which has its reflections in Canada we look for good business in our Renfrew mills. Mr. Southern finds general business showing splendid increases and with the expected early settlement of the strike and the abatement of the flood losses there will be a decided increase in work wages and spending. It is Mr. Southern’s view that with continued business improvement in the United States, Canada will also have upswing in trade.”

BARRIERS IN THE WAY TO REMOVING POND: The Hydro Electric Power Company on which had been written to some months ago respecting the Smith Creek pond at the foot of Hall Street, intimated that the dam there was serving a useful purpose at the sub-station in the cooling of machinery. To regulate the transformers by an air-conditioning system would be costly but perhaps the water could be had from the mains. Council gathered from this letter that there are barriers in the way of wiping out that pond.

FEBRUARY 9, 1977 TROUBLE SELLING REHAB: Does selling a “gift” disturb you? The Renfrew

For help with research, call Olga Lewis at 423-6958.

Whitewater hosting writing contest Entries must be received by Tuesday, Feb. 21. They can be mailed to either Muriel Buttle, Box 62, Cobden, Ont., K0J 1K0 or Hazel Hawthorn, 3574 Queens Line, RR 1, Foresters Falls, Ont., K0J 1V0.

There will be opportunity to hear the winning entries read aloud on Saturday, Feb. 25 at the Foresters Falls Fire Hall starting at 2 p.m. The presentation to the winners will also take place.

“We invite everyone to come and hear the winning entries and meet the writers,” said chairwoman Muriel Buttle.

Heritage Day at Calvin Church, Pembroke On Saturday, Feb. 18 Heritage Pembroke will be presenting Heritage Day at the Calvin United Church Hall.

The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the official opening at 11:30 a.m.

Admission is free.

Enjoy interactive displays, artifacts, historical documents, a walk down Pembroke Street in pictures and a model railway

display.

Refreshments will be available.

Heritage Pembroke is made up of six organizations. These are the Champlain Trail Museum and Pioneer Village, 42nd Field Regiment (Lanark and Renfrew Scottish) RCA Regimental Museum, Calvin United Church Archives, Murray L. Moore Hydro Museum, Upper

Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group, and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 72 Museum.

The Calvin United Church Hall is located at 276 Church Street, Pembroke.

If you are interested in more information about Heritage Day, please call Angela Siebarth at the Champlain Trail Museum, 613-735-0517.

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FROM THE OLD FILES Victoria Hospital Board of Governors is confronted by the question over the sale of the cleared rehabilitation centre-, a donation to the hospital by the late Tom Barnet. The hospital board has the old Barnet Mansion up for sale on an open listing with real estate Mason Realities and enquiries has been less than terrific. An offer of $62,000 from the county for the property was declined. The huge house on Raglan Street next to the Bonnechere Manor nursing home is standing for a sum known only to the reality agents and board members. At the hospital board meeting Renfrew Deputy Reeve Jim Donohue asked perhaps the most obvious question, “Has a heritage authority been notified?”

SHOPPERS SURVEYD: Weekend shoppers in Renfrew found themselves answering questions and giving opinions on the local chain stores. It was all part of a survey being conducted by the parent company of Stedman’s store. Stedman’s manager Al Dunne corrected: “The parent company has asked me to sample the shopping habits of the consumers in Renfrew.” I am not sure why they want this survey done, but possibly with a view to expanding their facilities in Renfrew.

When other chain stores were contacted they were unaware of the survey being taken and did not wish to comment.

Calling all writers and historians.

– sharpen your pencils, or make sure there’s ink in the pen or get those fingers limbered up for the computer. The Whitewater Historical Society is hosting its annual writing contest.

This year’s topic is the War of 1812.

In 1,000 words or less explain how the War of 1812 played a role in the future of Canada as a Nation.

There are two categories. There is 15 years and younger and 16 years and older.

Prizes will be awarded in each category.

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February 9, 2012 - The Renfrew Mercury - EMC

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Health

Shake the Foundation Kidney Foundation of Canada Feb. 25 fundraiser at Armouries STEVE NEWMAN steve.newman@metroland.com

Almost five years ago, Craig Dunbar suffered a bad ankle sprain playing softball. Good thing, it turns out, because anti-inflammatory medication caused a reaction, which caused him to visit his doctor, which turned into a life-saving diagnosis of impending kidney failure.

Two days later, he started undergoing dialysis treatment.

For a while, Dunbar did his dialysis sessions at Renfrew Victoria Hospital in the town where he’s had friends and family for years, including his parents, Patrick and Donna Dunbar, who have since moved to Carp.

While Craig, 39, waits for a kidney transplant, he does nightly dialysis treatment at home in Ottawa and continues to be a volunteer supporter of the Kidney Foundation of Canada.

Feb. 25, he’ll be in Renfrew for the Shake the Foundation fundraising dance and auction at the armouries.

He’s a main organizer of the fundraiser for the foundation’s eastern Ontario chapter, but notes he has had help from Renfrew-area cousins Bonita Leskie-Landreau, Tammy Leskie-Kelly, and friends Georgia Quinn and Kellie Desjardins.

Six bands and guest fiddler Terri-Lynn Mahusky of Renfrew have committed to play at the armouries, to further research and other support services for people with kidney disease.

Performers for the Shake the Foundation fundraiser are solo acoustic guitarist Mike Geraghty, the two-man acoustic guitar set of Jeff Callery and John Wilberforce, and bands Limit, Steve Stacey and the Stump Splitters, Roadhouse, and Faster than Plaid. The latter is an Eganville-based band consisting of Darren Caldwell, Justin Pallen and Dylan Panke.

“I reached out to a bunch of musicians and they really jumped on board,” said Dunbar, who captains the Spare Parts team. “I am very passionate about this cause.”

Spare Parts barely beat out the Ottawa General Hospital in a friendly fundraising competition for the kidney foundation last year, and his team is looking to win again, with the help of the Feb. 25 fundraiser.

Last year, Spare Parts raised $13,997.26, to earn bragging rights as the foundation’s top fundraiser in the eastern region. This year, its goal is $20,000.

Although the foundation is research-focused, Dunbar says effective fundraising will help the foundation to extend its activities, like peer counselling and friendly visits to patients in dialysis units.

Supporters include about 20 businesses from Renfrew, Calabogie and Burnstown, among them Sleddz Smokin’ BBQ, which will donate a generous portion of its food sales to the fundraiser.

Tickets are available at a few local businesses — Rick’s Hobbies & Aquaria and Monalisa Day Spa in Renfrew, and the

Craig Dunbar, who undergoes daily kidney dialysis in his own home, is one of the organizers of the Shake the Foundation fundraiser.

Burnstown post office.

Renfrew-area businesses have contributed door prizes, but organizers are still looking for a few more quality items to auction off.

“I feel a strong desire to raise as much money as I can,” said Dunbar, who has also helped co-ordinate fundraisers through the Stittsville fire station, for

whom he has been a firefighter 16 years.

“Without dialysis I wouldn’t be here. I refer to it as part-time life support.”

The Feb. 25 fundraiser runs 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. For more details, see www. sparepartsfundraising.com.

Kidney foundation events include September’s Give the Gift of Life Walk, which is held across Ontario.

Team of canvassers out for Heart and Stroke throughout February PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

Heart disease and stroke take one in three Canadians before their time. But together, we can make death wait.

Those are the words of the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

During February, canvassers will cover the Town of Renfrew, collecting for this cause.

Your donation funds life-giving research, education and awareness and advocacy initiatives that can give people longer and fuller lives.

Its website is heartandstroke.ca/help.

Diana Wakely is spearheading Renfrew’s canvassing effort for Heart and

Stroke. Herself included, a dozen people are involved in the local door-to-door campaign.

“I just want people to be aware this is happening,” Wakely said. “More people are strapped for money, but every bit counts.

“The survival rate is a lot better today, 80 per cent better, than it was 10 years ago,” she adds.

Diet and exercise are keys to living longer and healthier.

Eating a healthy diet is as easy as putting more vegetables, fruit, whole grains and lower-fat milk products on your grocery list. People should also try to avoid artery-clogging trans fats, saturated fat and salt in the processed foods they buy.

Health dates of note TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21

Adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week.

Children and youth five to 17 years of age need to get at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorousintensity physical activity every day.

If it’s difficult to make Mercury photo by Peter Clark time for all this activity at Local canvassers are going door-to-door throughout the month of February in support of once, you can accumulate it with 10-minute sessions the Heart and Stroke Foundation and its Make Death Wait promotion. From left are Andy Pigeon, Audrey Green, Diane Garskey, Diana Wakely, Darlene Cull and Sharon Grenfell. throughout the day.

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• Free diabetes risk screening by registered nurse Susan Crigger and registered dietitian Julia Reddy of the Diabetes Outreach Program of Renfrew County at St. Joseph’s Catholic High School in Renfrew 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

FIRST TUESDAY • The Alzheimer Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County invites family members who are caring for a loved one with dementia to the Renfrew Support Group meeting 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church. Tracey Liebig at 1-888-441-2067, ext. 160.

WEDNESDAY • Support group for post-traumatic stress syndrome every Wednesday 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew’s United Church, Beachburg.

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Happy Valentine’s Day

Community Calendar

Friday, February 10 • Renfrew and District Christian School annual fundraising roast beef dinner and silent auction 6:30 p.m. at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church, Renfrew. Wellknown Ottawa Valley author and storyteller Mary Cook will speak on the topic Joy of Memories. For tickets and reservations call 613-432-6554.

• Dance to the music of the Brysonnaires from 8 p.m. until midnight at the Horton Community Centre. Tickets $8 in advance; $10 at the door.

• Renfrew Silver Seniors Valentines dinner and dance at the Renfrew Legion.

Happy hour 5 p.m. Dinner 6 p.m. Music by the Valley Ramblers 7 to 10 p.m. Call Pat for tickets at 613-649-2756.

• Taste of Europe evening at Coco Jarry’s.

Dinner will be complimented with musical performance featuring Ron Lavigne,

Marie Brydges and young violinist Emma March. The cost is $30 per person, with 50 per cent of the ticket price going to support Call to Action, Digital Mammography Fund at RVH. Call 613-432-3310 to reserve.

Saturday, February 11 • Renfrew and Area United Way Advisory Committee Hockey Day in Canada Breakfast at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre, Renfrew. Proceeds to the Renfrew and District Food Bank to assist them in helping some of the most vulnerable in the community. Cost: by donation.

• DACA Winter Carnival. Breakfast at 8 a.m., pancakes and eggs and bacon.

Sleigh rides 9-11 a.m., Mad Scientist 11 a.m. to noon, followed by kids and adult games. Spaghetti supper 4:30 to 6 p.m.

• Note: No DACA sweetheart bingo is scheduled for Feb. 12.

Monday, February 13 • Free diabetes risk screening by registered nurse Susan Crigger and registered dietitian Julia Reddy of the Diabetes Outreach Program of Renfrew County at the Eganville and District Seniors Centre, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

• Employ-Ability positive communication skills workshop from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Call 613-735-4586 for more information.

Tuesday, February 14 • Take your sweetheart out to a spaghetti supper for Valentine’s Day at the GEM Hall at Groves Park Lodge from 5 to 7 p.m. Only $9 for spaghetti, salad, bun, dessert, coffee or tea. Take-out available.

Advance orders appreciated. All proceeds to the Residents’ Fund. Call 613-4325823, ext. 113.

• Employment Networks WHMIS Certificate workshop: 1-4 p.m. Get the information needed to work safely with controlled products in your workplace. Call 613-432-3424 to register.

Thursday, February 16 • Blood donor clinic at the Royal Canadian Legion Renfrew branch 148 hall from 2 to 8 p.m. Sponsored by Mackay Manor.

1-888-2DONATE for an appointment.

• Employment Networks Acing the Interview workshop: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Land that job. Get tips and techniques to prepare, practise and answer those difficult questions. Call 613-432-3424 to register.

• Games night at the Renfrew Recreation Centre from 6 to 8 p.m. for an evening of games with family and friends. Bring your own games or play ours. Snacks.

Friday, February 17 • Renfrew and Area Seniors Home Support Dessert with Mary Cook, sponsored

by Ron and Marilyn Leclaire at 1:30 p.m. in the Kirk Hall at the Renfrew Presbyterian Church. Cost $10. Tickets at Renfrew Seniors Home Support 613-432-7691 or Aikenhead’s Drug Store. Please purchase tickets before Monday, Feb. 13.

• The Renfrew County Fiddlers’ Association monthly dance from 8 to midnight at the Renfrew Legion. Admission $6. Light lunch at 11 p.m., all welcome.

Saturday, February 18 • Calling all Djembes V with Catherine Veilleux at Renfrew Recreation Centre.

Intermediate workshop 9:30 a.m., beginners workshop 1:30 p.m. Cost $40 single workshop or $75 for the day. Call Jenn Foley at jennifoley@gmail.com or 613281-2881.

• Northcote Fun Day: Breakfast 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., snowmobile poker run registration 9:30 to 11 a.m. Afternoon events start at 1 p.m. with children’s games, log sawing, nail hammering, skating and hockey. Euchre 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Auction and ticket draw 8:30 p.m. Free.

• Arnprior and McNab/Braeside Archives’ AGM, Arnprior Public Library at 1 p.m.

Guest speaker, Andrew Horrall, will share his experiences working as archivist at the NATO headquarters in Belgium. Open house and refreshments. Free.

• Ottawa Valley Music Festival choral

workshop, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Trinity St. Andrew’s United Church with guest conductor Giselle Fletcher. Workshop fee is $15. All singers welcome. For information call Sue Reynolds, 613-623-5822.

• Stomp ‘Ur Feet with Parish at Renfrew Public Library Children’s Department for ages 2 to 8 from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Experience musical instruments from around the world and enjoy sing-a-longs and songs with Parish. Call 613-432-8151, ext. 5 or e-mail sklinck@renfrew.library. on.ca to let them know you’re coming.

Sunday, February 19 • DACA breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m.

Adults $7, kids $5.

• Praise Night, 7:30 p.m. at Grace United Church, Cobden. Guest entertainers include Ralph Verch, C.C.M., Bea Richardson & Rob McKenzie. Fellowship and light lunch following the service. All welcome.

Monday, February 20 • Kids Corp will be hosting a family fun day and lunch fundraiser at the Horton Community Centre from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The rink will be open for a family fun skate from noon to 2 p.m. Lunch will include chili and a bun or hot dog, drinks and as assortment of goodies for $5 per person. Children two years and younger are free. All are welcome.

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1200 SQ FT BUNGALOW; PLUS 900 SQ FT GRANNY FLAT Main Bungalow consist of 3 BDR, separate KIT, LR, DR, 1- 4 pc bath; Granny Flat Kit, LR, 2BDR, 1- 4 pc bath; Sunroom Common to both areas, Full Basement which is partially finished, Large 2.65 Acre Lot, Two good size barns. Many more features. Asking $359,900 Call Ross 613.433.1133

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15 QUEEN ST. NORTH Brick & Vinyl sided bungalow, open concept, KIT, DR, LR, 3BDR plus 1- 4 pc bath, Full Basement with 4th BDR, large rec Room with Gas Furnace, Separate laundry room, Large work area.

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

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

CENTRAL BONNECHERE TOWNSHIP Immaculate property with 177 acres in total.1800 sq ft brick bungalow, restored farmhouse, 1 bedroom bungalow, three cottages, & five trailer sites. New outdoor wood furnace installed and services all homes. 30ft X 30ft garage. Year round income approx. $30,000. Great fishing area.

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WOMEN’S INSTITUTE PUTS FOOD ON THE TABLE Each year the Renfrew South District Women’s Institute’s seven branches fundraise for a special project. At the District Directors’ meeting, the presentation of $500 was made to the Renfrew and District Food Bank to be used to provide vouchers for milk and milk products. In front row from left are Sara MacKenzie, Carol Campbell, Margie MacKenzie, treasurer Amy Kelly, Renfrew food bank director Sandra Fredette, Clare Hamilton and secretary Ellen Martin; and back row Kathleen Hinchley, Gail Reid, Joanne McDonald, Anita Schubrink, Grace Yantha-Blimke, Elizabeth McLaren and president Irene Robillard.

Fun events to add to your to-do list • Family Day skate Monday, Feb . 20 at the Ma-TeWay Actiivty Centre from 1 to 2:30 p.m., sponsored

by Renfrew Metro.

• Horton Winter Carnival at the community centre Saturday, Feb. 25. Starts with an old-fashioned breakfast 8 to 10:30 a.m. Cost $6 for adults and $4 for children 12 and under.

• Spaghetti Night at the Haley United Church Sat-

urday, Feb. 25 from 4 to 6:30 p.m.. Spaghetti and homemade meat sauce, salad, bun and dessert.

Adults $8, kids 5 to 12, $5, under five, free. Wheelchair accessible.

• Saturday, Feb. 25 dart tournament at the Renfrew Legion, teams of two women and two men, cost $40 per team. Registration 10 a.m., starts at 11 a.m. Contact Lianne 613-432-0698 or Sheila 613-433-9379.

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Snowmobile trail open for O’Brien Road business PETER CLARK

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Travelling on O’Brien Road in Renfrew recently, Whitewater Sno-Goer volunteer Bill Jamieson noticed something not normally seen on this very busy commercial thoroughfare. Two snowmobiles were parked at Tim Hortons, another travelling on the new trail behind the caboose and yet a fourth at the Canadian Tire gas bar.

“I felt good knowing I was part of the team that made this possible and ‘really good’ when I think about the timeline change from several months of planning and work to four days. Almost sounds like a TV reality show,” Jamieson thought.

HOW IT HAPPENED At the Whitewater Sno-Goers Jan. 4 general meeting, a request was tabled from the manager of the Best Western Renfrew Inn, Nishan De Silva, to connect the Best Western to the ‘A’ snowmobile trail. A possible route would use the shoulder of Whitton Road. Drawbacks of this not-so-direct route were the lack of adequate shoulder width and poor access to goods and services.

“I volunteered myself and my trail maintenance buddy Don Fraser into finding a shorter more direct route that would bring snowmobilers and merchants along the O’Brien Road corridor together, and also meet the goal of reaching the Best Western,” Jamieson said.

Jamieson assumed this new connector trail would come on line for the start of the 2012 season, leaving him plenty of time to approach the roughly 12 landowners, explain the project and obtain the required land use permission forms.

Meetings were set up with the Town of Renfrew over the next two weeks to discuss possible use of town land and discover any available access/right-of-ways, as well as obtain an accurate list of private and business landowners affected.

Working with development of works director Mike Asselin and Renfrew Industrial Commission executive director Dave Lemkay, things felt into place.

“We left that meeting knowing the Whitewater Sno-Goers and this project would be supported by the Town of Renfrew and industrial commission,” Jamieson noted.

“Suddenly, on Tuesday (Jan. 17) all heck broke loose when an email was received from Melissa Marquardt, marketing coordinator for the Ottawa Valley Tourist

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“The trail needed to be in place in four days! It seems Craig Nicholson, the Intrepid Snowmobiler and crew from the Snowmobile Magazine SnowGoer were arriving at the Best Western on Sunday, Jan. 21 to ride and write an article promoting the Renfrew County OFSC trail system.”

What happened next was a great example of teamwork. All the way from the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association to Town of Renfrew, Industrial Commission, private landowners and local snowmobile club, were enthusiastic people working as a team with the same goal in mind.

“Engineering technician Lane Cleroux from the planning office plotted the proposed route from our sketch to an exact aerial view clearly indicating the actual layout of the private and business properties as well as properties owned by the Town of Renfrew,” Jamieson said.

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FAST FORWARD Lemkay suggested a “divide and conquer” strategy, Jamieson said.

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Tree cutting and brushing started in earnest, with help of volunteers Gary Juby, Bob Helferty and Matthew Fraser.

An Argo was borrowed from John David, and it proved to be a wonderful tool, carrying supplies, workers and extra clothing needed when the temperature dropped and the wind picked up.

By the fourth day, the entire trail was laid out, trees cut, sections brushed, three fences gapped and ready for the first pass of the groomer driven by John McEachen.

By late Friday afternoon, all the essential signs were up thanks to help from volunteers Drew Warren and Pat Ready.

“The trail was now unofficially ready for the media boys to put down at the Best Western and enjoy,” Jamieson added.

Jamieson gives special thanks to the landowners, Town of Renfrew, Irwin Jamieson, Andy Boldt of Scapa Tape, Murray Crogie of Motors Plus, Evans Church, Jimmy Lapointe and Nishan De Silva of Best Western.

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Styles conquers Bermuda Triangle The fifth annual Bermuda Triangle Challenge was held on the weekend of Jan. 13 to 15, starting in Hamilton, Bermuda.

The challenge is to complete three races: one mile on Friday night, a 10-kilometre run on Saturday morning and a half marathon or full marathon on Sunday morning.

“Weather for the weekend was a little unsettled and the one-mile race was run during a tropical storm,” said local participant Jayne Styles. “We were running in high winds and driving rain, but the rain was warm and it was not snow,” she was quick to add.

“Weather for the 10K and marathon races was dry, partly sunny and

a nice tropical breeze which made for great running weather.”

Participants received finishers medals for all three races and everyone who completed all three received a fourth medal, which is the Bermuda Triangle medal.

“I travelled to Bermuda with my friend Sharon and it was an amazing experience,” Styles said.

“We completed the Bermuda Triangle Challenge, met amazing people and the people of Bermuda were very hospitable, welcomed all the race participants and were on the course cheering us on. I would recommend this destination to anyone who loves to run, and is look- Jayne Styles, left, makes her way to the finish line ing for a challenge and a in the running portion of the Bermuda Triangle in nice winter get-away.” January.

UOV Ringette teams split DAN KIRKNESS UOVRA

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OUT WITH THE OLD, IN WITH THE NEW The year 2012 has started off well for the Initiation Program players in the Renfrew Minor Hockey Association as they sport their new uniforms. Renfrew Minor Hockey thanks Donald Carty of Tim Hortons Renfrew for his continued support and donation of jerseys and socks for all four IP teams. In front row from left are Ryder Leclaire of the Sens, Emma Robertson and Emmett Lavallee of the Panthers, and Bo Stevenson of the Sens. In the second row are Bret Beauregard and Owen Daber of the Sharks, and Nolan McIntyre and Courtney Vanderploeg of the Leafs. Standing are Tim Hortons owner Donald Carty and RMHA equipment manager Joel McCrea.

The Upper Ottawa Valley Ringette Association’s Petite C squad had both a win and a loss on the weekend.

In a 4-3 loss to Ottawa, Megan Bennett, Victoria Hanniman and Lauryn Atkins scored, Kaelyn McGrimmon assisted twice and Emma Kluke once.

The pink and black then went on to defeat West Ottawa 4-2.

Emma Kluke, Erica Mosseau and Megan Bennett each had a goal and an assist, Victoria Hanniman rounded out the scoring. Bennett has 27 goals in 16 games this season.

The Tween C squad also split a pair of games with West Ottawa at the Astrolabe Arena in Cobden.

After a 2-1 loss, with Brooke Agnew scoring the lone UOV goal from Emmalee Reinhart, UOV bounced back with a 3-1 win. Renee St. Cyr scored a goal and an assist, Brooke Agnew and Taylor Virgin also scored, Katie Schutt recorded an assist.

Agnew leads the team in scoring with 18 goals and nine assists for 27 points in 16 games.

Big week turns tables in Wolves’ favour PETER CLARK

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There is nothing like three wins in five nights to change the complexion of the standings.

The Renfrew Timberwolves were in a hole in the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League’s Valley Division playoff race one week ago.

Today, while a post-season spot is far from assured, three wins have given the Wolves a decided edge in their battle with the Stittsville Royals.

Renfrew owns a six-point cushion with three games remaining. Stittsville has five.

The two teams also meet in Stittsville Feb. 17.

WOLVES 4 PONTIACS 1 The Wolves notched three unanswered third-period goals to finally break away from the stubborn Pontiacs at the Ma-TeWay Activity Centre Feb. 1.

Brendan Mcguire snapped a 1-1 deadlock when he struck for his first of two, a shorthanded goal 6:32 into the period.

The long, tall Texan provided insurance with just 3:59 remaining, before Jordan Dempster iced the verdict less than two minutes later.

Kurtis Leclaire continues to be one of the Wolves’ more consistent performers. The Wolves winger gave Renfrew a 1-0 lead in the opening period.

David Hobbs put Shawville on the scoreboard during a twoman advantage with 11 seconds left in the middle period.

Richard Barr faced 24 shots, but had to be alert when the Pontiacs threatened to pull even a few times in the third period.

Shawville’s Alex Clarke was at the receiving end of 42 Renfrew drives.

WOLVES 6, ALMONTE 4 The Wolves notched the only two goals of the third period to register their most important win of the season at the MAC Friday night.

Brady Clouthier snapped a 4-4 deadlock with 11:30 remaining, and Scott Conroy followed suit with his second of the night less than two minutes later.

Blake Lemoine, Jesse Riopelle and Colin Bradbury con-

nected earlier for the Wolves, who enjoyed powerplay success with three such goals in quick fashion in the second period.

Lemoine and Jordan Dempster also collected two assists.

Tyson Stewart had two Almonte markers, and Ben Wade and Kyle Killeen solos.

WOLVES 11, PONTIACS 3 After falling behind 1-0 for 35 seconds, the Wolves never looked back Sunday afternoon at the Pontiac Silverdome.

It was 4-1 through one period and 5-2 after 40 minutes.

The Wolves jumped on a weary Shawville team for six goals in the final stanza.

Brady Clouthier paced the goalscoring onslaught with a hat trick while Scott Conroy added two.

Justin Farrell, J.J. Hart, Anthony Rea, Jordan Dempster, Jesse Riopelle and Tanner Smith added singles.

Kurtis Leclaire made his presence felt with four assists.

Smith added three.

Luciano Pietrantonio, Spencer Pirie and Tyler Charbonneau responded in the goalscoring column for Shawville.

Barr and Clarke were again between the pipes for their respective teams.

WOLVES HOWLINGS The Metro-Valley All-Star Showcase is Saturday at the Walter Baker Sports Centre in Ottawa.

The Prospects Game is scheduled for 2:15 and the Veterans Game on the second ice surface at 2:45 p.m.

Tanner Smith, Blake Lemoine, Scott Conroy and netminder Troy Gauthier are the Wolves slated to lace up the skates for the young lads, and Brady Clouthier and goaltender Richard Barr for the vets.

The Wolves’ lone game this weekend is Sunday evening at the Nick Smith Centre in Arnprior. Renfrew takes on the Packers at 7:30 p.m.

However, the Renfrew club returns to the Quebec side for a Tuesday night Feb. 14 contest.

Game time in Shawville is 8 p.m.

See Page 29 for Valley Division standings.

NHL Alumni coming to Renfrew March 18 Hockey fans, you might want to mark March 18 down on your calendar.

The National Hockey League Alumni team will be playing in Renfrew at 2 o’clock that Sunday afternoon.

Among some of the players already confirmed for the game are Rick Vaive – one of the more popular Toronto Maple Leafs of his day – and Marty McSorley, who won a couple of Stanley Cups with Wayne Gretzky and the Edmonton Oilers.

Speaking of Gretzky, his dad, Walter will be the honourary coach of the Alumni squad.

Remember Dave Hutchison?

PETER CLARK PETER’S PUTTERINGS He had 1,550 penalty minutes in 10 seasons. Hutchison brings along humour as the game’s referee.

Proceeds from the game are going to the Renfrew Minor Hockey Association.

The Alumni will bring their skills, as well as a few on-ice gags, to the game.

The team they’ll be facing will be made up of local people from different walks of life.

“We’ll have community members, people in healthcare, teachers, business people,” RMHA vice-president Kim Greer noted.

“We want to attract different people to the event. It’ll be a fun event for all ages.”

More information on the game, lineups for both teams, and how to get your tickets, will be available soon.

Eight is enough; A lad on the street the other day told me about the hockey draft he was in last October.

With his last pick, he laboured back and forth between

an injured Sidney Crosby or Sam Gagner. “Why didn’t I take Gagner?” he exclaimed.

It was neat to see that Gagner got calls from Wayne Gretzky and Paul Coffey, the only other Edmonton Oilers to get eight points in one game.

If you add the first period of his next game, Gagner registered 11 points inside of a threeperiod span.

I can see it in about 30 years from now when Gagner is watching a game on TV with his grand kids. “Grampa, you must have had a pretty good year?”

“Nope,” Gagner will reply. “A good game.”

* * * The first player to net a hat trick in an NHL all-star game was Ted Lindsay of the Detroit Red Wings.

The Renfrew-born Lindsay bagged three goals against the All-Stars in a 7-1 Detroit victory in 1950.

And for this week: The anniversary of Darryl Sittler’s 10-point effort was Tuesday. Sittler amassed six goals and four assists on Feb. 7, 1976.

It’s pretty well an annual question, but who was the Boston Bruins goaltender on that record-setting night by the Leafs captain?

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The Renfrew Bantam Timberwolves reached the semifinal of a Cornwall bantam rep tournament before suffering a 5-4 setback to Cumberland.

The Wolves shut out South Grenville 4-0, defeated Petawawa 8-1 and edged the Pontiac Lions 2-1 while losing 10-1 to Leitrim in earlier games.

Carson Barber had seven goals, Billy Karras and John Pettigrew four, and Austin Scheuneman two. Justin KnightLocke and Kevin Crozier added singles.

Colin Schwartz had the shutout, and

shared goaltending duties with Carter Blimkie.

The Bantam Wolves defeated Valley Storm 7-3 and fell 3-1 to Pembroke in Upper Ottawa Valley Hockey League play.

Auston Pierce (2G, 2A) and Billy Karras had two goals, and Adam Wright, Justin Knight-Locke (1G, 2A), John Pettigrew and Carson Barber singles. Colin Schwartz earned the win. Carter Blimkie was between the pipes in Pembroke.

The Atom Wolves topped Muskrat 3-1 in league play, and split three decisions in a Kanata tournament. Renfrew tied the Ottawa Sting 1-1, blanked Kanata 5-0 and lost 3-2 to Nepean.

Thomas Barber had four goals overall. Colby Bleeks and Simon Rose added three, and Tanton Landriault a singles.

Goaltenders Jacob Miller and Tyson Johnston both played two games. Miller posted the shutout.

Nicholas Fleguel, Ryan Boudreau, Alex Paquette, Carter Bleeks and Austin Scheuneman shared goals in the Peewee Wolves 5-3 win over the Arnprior Packers. Cameron Iob backstopped the triumph. The Peewee Wolves open playoffs at home Friday at 7:30 p.m.

The Juvenile Wolves have home games against Richmond and West Carleton Friday and Saturday. Both are at 8:30 p.m.

The Renfrew Juvenile Timberwolves won the Don Mott Classic hockey tournament in Manotick with a 4-0-and-1 record. See next week’s Renfrew Mercury for details.

EASTERN ONTARIO JUNIOR HOCKEY LEAGUE VALLEY DIVISION STANDINGS GP W L T OTL Pts Arnprior 38 29 6 3 0 61 Perth 39 20 14 3 2 45 Almonte 39 14 18 5 2 35 Renfrew 39 15 21 3 0 33 Stittsville 37 12 22 3 0 27 Shawville 39 8 28 0 3 19

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Cell 613-978-3788 SANDRA’S HOUSECLEANING, experienced house cleaner, now accepting new clients, excellent references. 613-433-7315 or cell 613-433-0997

CHILD CARE INCOME TAX

BABYSITTER, Full time and Part-time. Infants and tots welcome.

Hours 7 am - 5pm, Mon-Fri. Snacks and lunch provided. Close to Queen E School.

Have CPR, receipts and references available.

Call Alicia 613-433-9750

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CHILD CARE SPACES Available full-time and part-time

Call FIRST STEPS Home Daycare

BOOKKEEPING SERVICES Set up and maintain an accurate set of books.

Free initial consultation. short term, long term, weekly or monthly, no contracts. Only pay for what you need. For customized personal accounting service, please call 613-622-5693 HUNTING

2 BEAGLE Pups, 1 male, 1 female, born November 23rd, dewormed, $50 each.

613-623-3355 HUNTER SAFETY CaFirearms Course. Courses and exams held throughout the year. Will do Private groups as well.

Call Kevin 613-432-5192 kevin.white@bell.net

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CHILDCARE AVAILABLE Child care spaces available All ages welcome, full & part time.

ECE, first aid & CPR References/receipts

Hunters Safety Canadian Firearm courses.

Carp Feb 24-25 & 26.

Contact Wenda Cochrane 613-256-2409

PIANO, Excellent condition. Single altramedic bed like new.

Microwave like new.

Air conditioner. Call 613-758-2637 SKIDOO for Sale, 1994 MX 470 CC. Phone 613-649-2312 White wrought iron day bed and mattress, clean, $200. Ikea computer desk, with shelving and drawer, magnetic bulletin board, $60. Orange Ikea printer stand, 3 drawers, 2 shelves, file storage, $25.

Call 613-433-9206 or leave message BEDS, SOFA BEDS, BEDROOM SUITES, DINING ROOM SUITES, SOFAS, RECLINERS, BAR STOOLS, HEADBOARDS, COMFORTERS

MATTRESS FACTORY & FURNITURE OUTLET 312 Raglan St. S., Renfrew BESIDE FINNIGAN’S

432-8826 ARTICLES WANTED

OLD ANTIQUE FURNITURE, old advertising coca-cola, Mountain Dew, old gas and oil items, toys, decoys, old postcards, old Halloween and Christmas items.

Call Sheryl MacKenzie at 613-432-4909 WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE scrap cars Will pay $100 - $150 even up to $200, depending on types.

Picked up free.

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

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REPLACEMENT COST Insurance for mobile homeowners is available for both the mobile home and its contents. For complete details, Call Eady Insurance 432-8543 or 1-888-275-3239

FIREWOOD ARTICLES 4 SALE

2007 BLIZZARD, 600 HOSDI snowmobile, 38,000 km, excellent working condition. $5000 obo. Phone 819-647-3868 *HOT TUB (SPA) Covers-Best Price. Best quality. All shapes and colours.

Call 1-866-652-6837. www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper

TANDEM loads of firewood oak & maple 8ft lengths delivering now call 613-432-1189 or 613-432-0434

DRY FIREWOOD FOR SALE

Hardwood (mostly maple) Cut and Split Delivery Available

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SHOE ADDICTS WANTED

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12 Elgin Street West, Arnprior 613-623-0100 Open 7 Days a Week PETS

DOG SITTING. Experienced retired breeder providing lots of TLC. My home. Smaller dogs only.

References available. $17-$20 daily.

M a r g 613-721-1530.

GERMAN SHEPHERD PUPPIES Germany and Czech, World Champion Bloodlines, Sable and Black and tan. Ready to go to new homes, March 10th.

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HOUSES FOR RENT

ARNPRIOR 3 BEDROOM townhouse, close to schools, park and downtown.

Available March 1st, $900/month plus utilities.

Call 613-624-2013

AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY in Calabogie, 3 bedroom bungalow with attached garage.

Newly painted and flooring. Excellent for mature couple, minutes from skiing and golf course. $800/month, first and last months rent plus heat and hydro. No cats or dogs.

613-752-2080

PUPPY KINDERGARTEN CLASSES Call Wags & Whiskers Puppy Kindergarten for Available March 1st Arnprior well-behaved and socialized puppy. Tena 3 Bedroom townhouse, and Ian, 5 appliances, 1.5 bathroom, finished 613-623-6200 basement, Central Air, Gas fireplace.

HOUSES 1200.00 per month + FOR RENT utilities 3 Bedroom House in- 613-623-8164 cludes 5 appliances.

Recently renovated bathroom.

Available Duplex, 3BR, living immediately.

NO room, diving room, full SMOKERS, NO PETS. kitchen, completely $950/month + utilities renovated, new kitchen, 613-281-4291 bathroom and floors throughout. New floors, 3 BEDROOM newly new furnace, and fresh renovated, large lot, paint. Private driveway and lots of parking. 5 and yard. Close to min walk to downtown downtown and schools.

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Available $875+utilities. First, last March 1st, heat/hydro and references reextra. 613-229-3711 quired. Non-smoking and no pets.

309 MacLachlan Lane, 613-432-2870 1-bedroom all season cabin on beautiful Loney Lake (White Lake area) Fridge, stove, gas FARM HOUSE for rent heating. $800/month in Pakenham, 3 bedplus electric &gas. room, Available March First/last. Access to Lon- 1st, $800/month, 1st ey Lake. References re- and last, quired. 613-623-8417 613-624-5979

NEWLY RENOVATED 6 ELGIN ST W 3-bedroom house, loARNPRIOR cated on quiet street, close to hospital. New Corner of Elgin & gas, heat & hot water. Daniel, large 2-bedapartment, Beautifully landscaped room yard with large deck, 2nd-floor, renovated, private paved drive clean, quiet, safe, and small garage. pet-friendly, includes fridge, Hardwood, laminate parking, throughout. Available stove, hood-fan, 613-299-7501 March or April.

Tony $975+utilities. First and last required.

613-432-5177 Ask for ARNPRIOR ALWAYS Lisa CLEAN, MODERN Secure 1&2 Bedroom apts. on First Avenue.

RENFREW- 2 bedroom Fridge, stove, parking Garden Home with at- incl. Discounts for matached garage. A/C ture tenants. 623-8537 and gas heat. Appli- after 6pm ances included.

Available April 1st. AVAILABLE NOW, 2$1000/mo. + utilities. bedroom apt. in ArnpriCall 514-404-8359. or includes fridge, stove, heat and parking. tenant pays hydro.

APARTMENTS FOR RENT $785/month. First and last required. Please 1 BEDROOM, $650. call 613-800-4338 or Available Feb. 15th, text 613-433-8289 Non-smokers preferred.

Please call BACHELOR APT for rent, $650/month, 130 613-622-0416 John Street N, day, 1 Bedroom apartment 613-623-2216 evein Braeside $510 plus 613-623-4578 hydro, available Febru- ning. ary 10th first and last COBDEN, 1 bedroom month’s rent and refer- apartment, second ences required floor, spacious living 613-832-5478 or room and kitchen, park613-286-0563 ing and laundry on site, no smoking.

1 BEDROOM apart- 613-851-4630 ment in clean, quiet building. $575 +$125 LARGE 1 bedroom, for shared heat, hydro downtown Arnprior, and water. Available appliances, hardwood March 1st, floors, heat included, 613-623-9651 Available Feb. 1st, $640/month.

1 BEDROOM Apt for 613-601-4497 rent in Renfrew available immediately LARGE 2 bedroom, on third floor in secure downtown Arnprior, building. $480/month hardwood floors, appliwith parking and laun- ances included, dry facilities. Call Bu- available March 1st, jold Properties $725. 613-601-4497 613-432-0789 Leave LARGE BRIGHT, 2 bedmessage after hours. room, 5 minutes from 2 BEDROOM apart- town. Finished loft for ment, Renfrew additional bedroom or available, March 1st, 2 extra storage. Private baths, large deck and entrance with large porch, parking, water deck. Includes fridge & dryer. $700/month and stove. Separate room with washer & plus gas and hydro. dryer hook-up.

2 BEDROOM CON- $650/month. Hydro extra.

No pets, no DO secure/quiet buildAvailable ing, elevator, 5 min smoking.

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Call walk to downtown, March balcony, well main- 613-432-9486 tained, paved parking, washer and dryer, NEWLY renovated 2 apartment, $800.00 per/mth Hy- bedroom dro extra. ground floor, private 613-832-9251 or entrance in Haley Station. Heat included. No 613-601-9253 smoking, no pets, $625/month.

Phone 252 JOHN St N, 613 - 4 3 2 - 615 6 .

ARNPRIOR Available Immediately 2 blocks from hospital, 2-bedroom apart- RENFREW, one bedment available, room bachelor apartrenovated, clean, ment in quiet duplex. quiet, safe, pet-friend- Suitable for one perly, includes parking, son. No pets, Referenclocker, fridge, stove, es, first and last hood fan, required. $490/month 613-299-7501, plus hydro.

Tony 613-623-2247

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

ONE BEDROOM apartment, main floor with private entrance, fridge, stove and parking. No pets or smoking. 1st and last months rent required. Available March 1, 2012. Gas and hydro extra, $475.

613-432-4387 or 613-432-6941 (references)

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

APARTMENTS IN SECURE BUILDING • Bright One & Two bedroom units with fridge, stove, carpeting throughout, elevator, ground floor laundry room , balconies on 2nd & 3rd floors, walk-out patio on ground floor, free parking with outdoor outlet.

• Central location Please respectfully, no pets, no smokers!

ONE BEDROOM, large clean apartment, second floor. 306 Stewart Street, Renfrew.

Private entrance, parking, fridge, stove and air conditioning. No smoking, no pets. Seniors preferred. $600/month plus hydro. First and last rent r e q u i r e d .

613-432-7026 PAKENHAM, 1 BEDROOM Apartment.

Fridge, stove, laundry facility. $650+hydro, 613-297-4888 RENFREW 2 BEDROOM APT. quiet senior bldg. Laundry, 1st floor, non-smoking, Available immediately.

Call 613-432-4909 RENFREW, Good sized one bedroom apartment, freshly decorated, gas heat. Available now $500/month.

613-432-2852 SECOND FLOOR, 1 bedroom apartment available March 1st,2012. Located 80 John Street.N. $700/month. Includes fridge, stove, air conditioning, heat, water, washer&dryer and parking. First & last month rent required.

Jim Mulvihill 613-623-3123. References will be requested TWO BEDROOM APT for rent, central location, renovated, first and last months rent required, references, $725 includes hydro.

Non-smoking, no pets.

Please call 613-623-6738 VERY LARGE 2 bedroom, separate dining room, eat-in kitchen, large deck and yard, parking, central air, clean, Available immediately or March 1st. $925. 613-304-2377 WHITE LAKE VILLAGE, 15 minutes from Arnprior, renovated 1-bedroom +sunroom, 2nd floor, $650, clean, quiet, secure, pet-friendly, non-smoking, includes parking, fridge, stove, hood fan, locker, common room with fireplace, outdoor patio, 613-299-7501

Campbell View & Campbell Place, Robert Street, Arnprior

613-623-7207

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT

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APARTMENTS FOR RENT

ONE BEDROOM BACHELOR APTS.

379 John St. (across from the Hospital)

Applications being accepted from Mature Tenants

Call to arrange for a showing

McGRIMMON HOLDINGS Offering affordable two bedroom apartments.

For a viewing and more information call Derek McGrimmon

432-1911

McGRIMMON HOLDINGS Offering affordable one bedroom apartments.

For a viewing and more information call Derek McGrimmon

432-1911

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650/mo., all inclusive.

Fridge, stove & parking.

Call for available dates.

2nd floor unit (with elevator access) available. 2 bedrooms, covered balcony, car plug in, 5 appliances and air conditioning.

No pets allowed.

613-818-5807

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ROOM FOR RENT, close to downtown.

Kitchen and laundry privileges. Available immediately.

Phone 613-433-4713 MUSIC, DANCE INSTRUCTIONS

WORLD CLASS DRUMMER (of Five Man Electrical Band) is now accepting students. Private lessons, limited enrollment, free consultation.

Call Steve, 613-831-5029. www.stevehollingworth.ca

INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL SPACE

220 CARSWELL AVE. Approx 3500 sq ft. All wheel chair accessible, newly finished, multipurpose. Very reasonable rate, all in. No extras. 613-333-1042 AFFORDABLE commercial space for rent: retail, store front office, office, warehouse & garage, downtown Arnprior, 500-6,000 square feet, 613-299-7501.

February 9, 2012 - The Renfrew Mercury - EMC

Bantam Wolves in Cornwall tournament semifinal

Renfrew midget house hockey team blanks Petawawa PETER CLARK peter.clark@metroland.com

The Renfrew midget house team blanked Petawawa 4-0 behind the shared shutout of Schyler Sanftenberg and Robert Vezina.

Tyler Kelly had two goals, and David Cooco and Ryan Fraser solos.

The midgets also won 6-2 over Beachburg before losing 6-4 to Kanata in a Beachburg tournament. Fraser had four goals, Cooco and Kelly two, and Joel Ferguson and Kennedy Payton singles.

Sanftenberg guarded the goalcrease in both tournament games.

Renfrew Metro posted a pair of 2-1 vic-

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CHRONICLE DIAMOND AWARD WINNER 2009, 2010 & 2011 SATURN ACCOUNTING SERVICES 613-832-4699, 613-623-5258 INCOME TAX RETURNS. Retired Revenue Canada Auditor with over 35 years experience. Larry Pulcine 613-623-4444 MORTGAGES & LOANS

$$MONEY$$ Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage # 1 0 9 6 9 1 - 8 0 0 - 2 8 2 - 11 6 9 www.mor tgageontario.com

SEND A LOAD to the dump, cheap. Clean up clutter, garage sale leftovers or leaf and yard waste.

613-256-4613 THIS SUMMER let COLLEGE PRO PAINTERS help renew the beauty and value of your home. Free estimates on exterior painting. Quality work from start to finish. Competitively priced. 2 year written warranty. Contact Chris Sadler at 613-859-6659

HELP WANTED

Presently have three vacancies for seniors 32 years experience, private room, home cooked meals, medication supervision, laundry, home away from home, 24 hour care, couples welcome, assisted baths, reasonably priced, billingual.

Must negotiate stairs.

LEAN BCARRIE JANITORIAL 864 Eighth Street Renfrew, ON K7V 4K9 Cell: 613-717-6987

barrieclean@hotmail.com

PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN The “Honey Do This” Company BILL WEISS 613-570-1488 weissmaintenance@gmail.com Renfrew-Calabogie-Arnprior 319425

GEORGE’S BARBER SHOP 47 McGarry Ave Renfrew

230 ELGIN STREET W, ARNPRIOR FOR INFO OR TO VIEW CALL 613-622-5979 PERSONALS

JEEP OWNERS PARTS, Accessories for Jeeps from 1942-2012. Fantastic sale on transmission parts. Lots more fast shipping. Gemini Sales, Burnaby B.C. (604)294-2623 Shop online www.geminisales.com

**RECEIPTS FOR CLASSIFIED WORD ADS MUST BE REQUESTED AT THE TIME OF AD BOOKING** PERSONALS

A LCO H O L I C S ANONYMOUS: Do BRUCE you want to stop drinkRENOVATIONS ing? There are no dues (Est. 1992) or fees for A.A. MemKitchens and baths, bership. The only recrown, chair rail, tiling, quirement is a desire to painting and repairs. stop drinking. Phone Call Bruce Sully, 613-258-3881 or Home: 613-623-2561 613-826-1980.

Cell: 613-818-1113

CARPENTRY, REPAIRS, Rec Rooms, Decks, etc.

Reasonable rates, 25 years experience.

613-832-2540

Are you troubled by someone’s drinking?

We can help.

Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups 613-860-3431

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ENTERING HIGH SCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER?

Email: hr@bonnechereexcavating.com

Come to an Information Night and Open House for Grade 8 students and their parents on Wednesday, February 13th, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the Grant Gym at Renfrew Collegiate Institute. Tour our facilities.

We are also looking for marshalls for 2012 season. Email letter of intent for marshall positions to burrhead@dragonflygolf.com

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BINGO

KANATA LEGION BINGO, Sundays, 1:00pm. 70 Hines Road.

For info, 613-592-5417.

COMING EVENTS

FIREARMS AUCTION SATURDAY FEBRUARY 18th 10:00AM AT SWITZER’S AUCTION CENTRE, 25414 HIGHWAY 62 SOUTH, BANCROFT ONT.

NEEDED NOW- AZ Drivers & Owner Ops. Great career opportunities. We’re seeking professional safetyminded drivers and owner operators.

Cross-border and IntraCanada positions available. Call Celadon Canada, Kitchener.

1-800-332-0518 w w w. c e l a d o n c a n a da.com

HELP WANTED

Paul Switzer,

Auctioneer/Appraiser,

1-613-332-5581, 1-800-694-2609 or email: info@

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shop fee: $15. All singers welcome.

For information: Sue Reynolds, 613-623-5822

INSO-TEC IS LOOKING for employees for insulation work. Fax resume to 819-647-3357 or email info@insotec.ca

switzersauction.com SHOWCASE 2012.

Check out our website for our first list of Exhibitors.

Join us!!

HELP WANTED www.showcaseinpetaw awa.ca or doug@showcaseinpeta COLLEGE PRO PAINTwawa.ca.

ERS is currently hiring high school and postGARAGE SALES secondary students as YARD SALES marketers and painters.

Please call Chris Sadler at 613-859-6659 ESTATE CLEAN OUT Stittsville Lions ESTHETICS OR HAIRHall STYLING Positions are Sat Feb 18. Admis- now available at an sion $5, 6am Fill 2 Arnprior Saloon. Please Grocery Bags for send resume to Box B, $40, 8am, Fill 2 35 Opeongo Road, Bags For $20, 1pm Renfrew, ON, K7V 2T2 Fill 2 Bags FREE! 2PM 500 Lot Auction of Neat Stuff FULL TIME / PART Found: Antiques, TIME Breakfast cook, Collectibles, Jewelry, apply in person at Books, Tools and Mama Rosa’s Restaumore! rant, Arnprior.

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Dragonfly Golf Links is now accepting resumes for summer positions, Bar staff, pro shop staff and beverage chart.

Email resume to proshop@dragonflygolf.com.

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From several estates, collectible, commemoratives, Phone target and hunting. Over It’s time to think about a 250 new and used, rifles, SHOWCASE isn’t it.

308994 613-432-9335 shotguns, handguns, SHOWCASE 2012 crossbows, ammunition, coming April 20, 21, FEATURES: Restricted Model PUBLIC NOTICE 22 at the Petawawa P08 Luger, Brown Bess, Civic Centre. Join us.

Enfields, Colt 1849 doug@showcaseinpeta Snider Pocket, U.S Springfield wawa.ca or “Trapdoor, 1895 Winchester, ANYONE Knowing the www.showcaseinpetaw Steyr SSG, Remington BDL SERVICES whereabouts of Jordan awa for information Classic, Kel Tec SU-16F, Donegan or Jordan new in the box Remington/ Dunnigan please call savage/ hatsan, rifl es & ext. Ottawa Valley Music !!A-1!!

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Festival choral work2028 Dump runs, Branches See our complete listing shop, Saturday, Februsmall tree removal. Apwith pictures at: ary 18, 10am-2pm at pliance removal (smallwww.switzersauction.com. fee), Moving **PLEASE BE AD- Trinity St.Andrews UnitCheck back for regular available with trailer. VISED** There are ed Church, 291 Plaunt updates.

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and Petawawa 5-0 in bantam league action, and whitewashed a host Eganville team 5-0 in tournament action before losing 5-3 to Westmeath. Justin Visinski had seven goals and Nick Hazen six. Chase Parkinson added three, Dawson Campbell a pair and Brad Shean a single. Braedon Vincent posted the two shutouts.

Fraser’s Clothes Shop dropped four bantam encounters, 3-0 and 4-2 to Pembroke teams, 4-3 to Westmeath, and 4-1 to Arnprior.

Kellee Bovair and Justin Pearse had two goals. Ben Lefebvre and Justin Virgin added singles.

Jordan Vandersleen was between the pipes.

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tre 4-3 in the atom league. Maxx Steele, Daniel Brisco and T.J. McDonald scored.

Brody Byce was in goal.

B.R. Fulton Construction lost to Petawawa 2-1, but answered with a 4-0 win over Pembroke, backed by Connery Campbell’s shutout netminding in the peewee loop.

Dawson Brown had a hat trick, and Darin Verch a single. Brandon Hanniman had four assists in the win. Carter Atkins took the tough-luck goaltending loss.

NAPA Auto Parts tied Pembroke 3-3.

Hunter Wright, Colton Dowd and Garett McDonald scored in support of netminder Bryce Schaap.

Budget Roofing defeated Pembroke 6-1

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tories before getting shut out twice in a Petawawa novice house tournament last week. Ryan Kulesky and Owen Osborne both scored twice for the Renfrew team.

Jonathan Roach was between the pipes.

Metro also dropped a 6-1 league decision to Cobden, and 5-0 to Arnprior. Carter Jarrett scored.

Arnprior topped the Rink Rat Pro Shop 6-0.

Renfrew Pizzeria lost a pair of decisions in a Pakenham tournament, as well as two games in regular-season play. Olivia Smart had two markers. Ben Clemmer and Alex Vanderploeg added singles.

Katie Brydges was between the pipes.

Eganville edged Barker’s Collision Cen-

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The Renfrew Fish and Game Club is co-sponsoring a hunter safety course and Canadian firearms safety course for February.

The dates for the Renfrew course are Thursday, Feb. 23 and Friday, Feb. 24 from 5 to 9 p.m. each night and Saturday, Feb. 25 and Sunday, Feb. 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The 20-hour combined course can be taken by anyone 12 years of age and older. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The course must be taken by anyone wishing to get his or her

first hunting version of their Outdoors Card. The course will also provide students with the criteria to obtain their Possession and Acquisition Firearms Licence,â&#x20AC;? notes Kevin White of the fish and game club.

Also available will be the opportunity for anyone 18 years or older to challenge the Federal Firearms Test to obtain their Possession and Acquisition Licence (PAL).

Processing of the PAL takes two or three months before students have licences in their

hands.

White suggests not to wait until late in the year to do this.

However, he said that he will be offering other courses throughout the year.

If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it to this one, you can register your name with him and he will advise you when upcoming courses are held, he said.

If you have a group of 10, White can adjust to whatever time schedule you would prefer.

White cautions, some individuals have told him that they

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had signed up for a course only to find out that there were additional costs involved.

The course fee of $195 includes manuals and exams.

For more information, or to register, call White at 613-4325192 or email kevin.white@bell. net.

FISH AND GAME BANQUET The Renfrew Fish and Game Club is holding its annual dinner and awards banquet Sunday Feb. 12 in the Dacre and Area

Community Center (DACA) at 4 p.m.

The guest speaker is Don Lewis fish and wildlife technical specialist from the Ministry of Natural Resources.

Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be speaking about bears.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for youth 15 years old and under. They are available by calling Gary at 613-432-2180.

Tickets may also be picked up at Gourleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Variety and Gas Bar on Highway 132.

There are a limited number available.

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Tough week at Low Cup BARBARA WESTGARTH Renfrew Curling Rink

The senior men travelled to Deep River for a crucial match against Low Cup standings leader Pembroke, but bad luck and some missed crucial shots resulted in disaster for the local lads.

The team of Rob Warren, Don Rouble, Jim Bird and Ted Digel lost both games on last-shot miscues. Dave Eady, Andy Sklepowicz, Rory McKay and Dwight

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In the first game, a shot for four backed up unexpectedly to hit a guard, eventually resulting in a tie. In the second-game loss, they saw two picks on three of their last rocks. The single tie has put the locals in a huge hole as far as keeping the cup in Renfrew.

Two men’s teams from the Renfrew Curling Club travelled to the President’s Memorial Bonspiel in Pembroke. Rob Warren, Don Rouble, Jim Berg and Dave Eady, defeated Bob Gauthier’s team from Pembroke 8-5, and then lost to Emile Robert of Pembroke 8-6. The team went on to a third and fourth game in the double knockout format, defeating Leo Buckley of Deep River 8-5 and Bruce Kuehl of Eganville 8-2, to win the C flight title.

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There is still room to curl this Saturday at the Renfrew Curling Club in the annual Sweetheart fun ’spiel. There is a sign-up sheet at the club or you can contact Shelley Jamieson at 613-432-2870.

Also, the curling rink invites all curlers and would-be curlers to an afternoon of instruction and play in a friendly, fun and supportive atmosphere on Sundays from 1 to 3 p.m. It’s a great opportunity to try curling, and all equipment is provided. For more, please contact Phil Marcella; 613-432-5182; phil@gillin.ca.

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The team of George Scott, Clayton Eady, Gord Eady, and Wilf O’Brien lost close games to Leo Buckley from Deep River and H. Robertson of Pembroke. As a result they failed to advance to the final match-ups.

The curling club ladies were also out representing Renfrew in style in the Crystal Heart Curling Classic over the past weekend with a record of 4-and-2.

Barb Westgarth, Jo-Anne DowdallBrown, Stephanie Langlois and Barb Roy won their first four games against teams from Carleton Heights, the RA Centre, Richmond and Russell curling clubs respectively, sending them to the A semi-final. Unfortunately they lost the semi-final game in a tough match against the Van Egmond rink from RCMP Curling Club and the consolation round to

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The Calabogie Ski Racing Club’s athletes have been carving up the race courses. The junior racers skied a giant slalom course at Calabogie Peaks on Jan. 15 with excellent results.

In the girls division, MacKenzie Reid (Kingston) earned the gold medal, with teammate Photo courtesy of Ann and Clint Lefebvre Sarah Reid (Brockville) close K1 racer Lauren Campbell-Brunke behind to grab silver. In the of Renfrew heads for the home boys division, Nicholas Dowd (Gananoque) also skied to a gold stretch.

medal, with Aiden Kerr (Kemptville) finishing fifth and Travis Tait (Kingston) sixth.

The K2 team travelled to Mont Cascades on Jan. 28 and to Mont Ste-Marie Jan. 29. Christopher Pepin (Kinburn) raced in both races, as did Mikayla Reid (Kingston), Aylen Ferguson (Carp), and Gabrielle D’Aoust (Glenburnie). Mikayla posted a 19th place finish, Aylen skied to 21st and 22nd, and Gabrielle finished a tough GS course in 40th.

The K1 racers have been involved in a K1 speed camp host-

ed by Calabogie Peaks, from Feb. 2 to 4. They wrapped up these three days of intense training with a GS race at Calabogie on Feb. 5..

Calabogie’s I2 athletes continue to experience success on the race course.

At their latest race, a challenging and icy slalom at Camp Fortune on Jan. 29, Sean Swayze (Braeside) podiumed again with another third-place finish, and Zach Wroe (Burnstown) zipped right in behind to finish sixth.

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Tyler Lefebvre (Calabogie) managed to finish 16th despite crashing and having to recover on both runs, and Carson Lefebvre (Calabogie) sped into 18th place.

Alyssa Steggall (Stittsville) also made the top 10 in the girls division, finishing eighth. Jack Alexander (Carp) was in third place following his first run, but missed a gate on an icy section on the second run.

Sam Alexander (Carp) also participated.

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The Arnprior Figure Skating Club wishes to thank the following businesses and volunteers who kindly donated to our fundraising efforts during our Starskate Competition.

JASON AND CHRISSY LADOUCER Married January 31st, 2012 in Mexico Wedding Reception Saturday February 11th, 2012 Renfrew Legion 8 pm Everyone Welcome!!

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THANK YOU The family of the late Allyson Melanson wish to extend their deep appreciation for the overwhelming support and kindness bestowed on us from family, friends, neighbours and co-workers. Allyson touched many lives in diverse walks of life and we were overwhelmed by the sincere words of condolences, prayers, floral tributes, charitable donations, food, cards and genuine offers to help in any way possible.

Special thanks to everyone who gave of their time to sit with Allyson and also helped to modify our home to assist us to deal with her illness. Also, the staff at the Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Center and the ALS Society of Canada. Also, the Arnprior District Memorial Hospital, Dr. Robson, Dr. Greenough and the care of the nurses. Also, Canon Young for all his compassion and support, the Anglican ladies for the wonderful luncheon and Boyce Funeral Home.

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RICHARD REMUS April 26, 1949 – February 6, 2011 In loving memory of a wonderful husband, dad and grandpa.

God called him home and we miss him more than words can say.

Always a kind word to brighten your day.

He had a quiet, gentle strength that saw him through the hard times.

His faith in God and desire to serve Him showed in every part of his life. And because of this we know that we will be together again someday.

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GRADUATION Dorothy Skrypnyk

Sharon and Maurice Sample and family are very proud to announce that their son, Shaun graduated from the RCMP Training Academy on January 16, 2012. He is currently posted in Neepawa, Manitoba for four years.

Congratulations Shaun!

Be safe.

The family of Dorothy Skrypnyk would like to thank everyone for the generosity of food, cards, donations and kind thoughts at this time.

We would especially like to thank Dr. Kurian, Dr. Rivington and the nursing staff for their exceptional care. Mom would want to thank the girls from Comcare, Judy, Lianne, Robyn, Sharon, Patti, Shelley, Mary, Vikki, Helen, Janet, Laura and Kristen who were a very special part of her day. Kelly and Donna, she enjoyed the chats and appreciated the in home services you provided.

Also to Eldon and the staff of Boyce Funeral Home for their kindness, understanding and guidance to our family at this difficult time.

Thank you from her children, Skrypnyk and Storie Families ('.,.,

In loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather, Harold Salter who passed away one year ago today, February 10, 2011.

Nothing can dim the sound of your voice, And memory of your smile, The wonderful thinks you said and did, That made our lives worthwhile.

The friendship and love you generously gave, To everyone you knew, We will never forget the precious years, The ones we spent with you.

Forever loved and remembered, And forever living on until we meet again.

All our love, Helen, Debbie, Kathy, Steve, Lori and their spouses and your six grandkids

The family of Mark Zavitski wish to express our thanks and appreciation to all for their expressions of condolences, thoughts and prayers for Mark.

We sincerely appreciate all the support give to Mark during his illness especially by the staff at Renfrew Hospice. Special thanks to Dr. Nicholas, Dr. Malone - General Hospital Ottawa; Dr. Buxton Calabogie Medical Centre; Dr. Langlois - Renfrew Hospice and the CCAC staff for their palliative care service.

Thanks also to all those we attended Mark’s celebration of life at Cole Funeral Services Chapel.

Our appreciation to Father Paul Shepard for performing the service and to the eulogy readers Lynn-Marie Kavanagh and A m a n d a Kavanagh.

Keith, Droughn & Denise, Tim & Lynn Marie, John and Lisa IN MEMORIAM

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BROWN, Douglas Gerry February 5, 1940 January 28, 2011 In memory of a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and great uncle and friend.

One year has passed since you left us, We often think of the days gone by, When we were all together, A shadow o’er our lives has cast, Our loved one gone forever.

Loving you for all eternity, The Brown Family

In our hearts forever, Donna, Tammy, Kevin, Teisha, Greg, Mary and Ted STUBINSKI, TEDDY February 11, 1977 Thank you for the years we shared Thank you for the way you cared I loved you then and I love you still Forget you, I never will.

Forever missed and loved, Leanne

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Calabogie Ski Club racers carving it up

Give snowmobiling a try at Calabogie Highlands LAUREN MCILLFATERICK Ottawa Valley Tourist Association

The Calabogie & District Snowmobile Club, in partnership with GoSnowmobiling TV, Snowmobiler Magazine, the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) and the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association (OVTA), are presenting the 2012 Go Snowmobiling Give-It-A-Try Tour.

It runs Feb. 16 to 19 at Calabogie Highlands. The annual event, introduced in 2008 and now held every winter in various locations across the province, offers anyone interested in giving snowmobil-

ing a try an opportunity to do so in a safe and secure environment with experienced OFSC and district club staff and volunteers. Riders are provided with a training and testing session and outfitted with suits, boots, gloves, helmets and a snowmobile prior to taking an escorted ride around a portion of trails.

The Give-It-A-Try Tour is the perfect opportunity to experience snowmobiling first-hand and find out why so many people love this great winter activity.

“The OFSC and its partners have done an excellent job developing the program and we are pleased they chose to make

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the Ottawa Valley one of the stops on the tour. The Give-It-A-Try Tour is a great way for people to try snowmobiling for the first time and experience the fun for themselves,” says Melissa Marquardt, marketing co-ordinator with the Ottawa Valley Tourist Association. “There is no better way to explore the Ottawa Valley during the winter months than by snowmobile.”

Ottawa Valley residents are invited to give snowmobiling a try by attending one of the free pre-scheduled tours.

Tour times and vacancies include: Thursday, Feb. 16 at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Fri-

day, Feb. 17 at 9 a.m.; and Sunday, Feb. 19 at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. All tours will be held at Calabogie Highlands Resort, 981 Barryvale Rd., Calabogie.

Participants must be 18 years or older and hold a valid G1 or better driver’s licence. Passengers are not permitted to ride with participants.

Anyone interested in participating must register in advance by visiting www.OttawaValley.travel, emailing tourbooking@digitalvideo.com or by calling 705-955-0328 or 705-734-9932, ext 226. Space is limited and available first-come, firstserved.

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(nee Seitz) Peacefully at Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Saturday February 4th 2012.

Beloved wife of the late David Roche.

Dear Mom of Beverley Davis (Brian), David Roche (Diane), Mary Mills (Terry), Greg Roche (Jan), Yvonne Connolly (Kevin), Brian Roche, Derek Roche (Andrea), Kevin Roche (Pat), Paul Roche (Mary Pat). Dear grandma of 16 and great-grandma of 6. Dear sister of Burke (Mary) Seitz. Visitation will be held at the Goulet Funeral Home 310 Argyle St, S, Renfrew on Wednesday February 8th from 2-4, 7-9pm only. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Rosary Church Griffith on Thursday February 9th at 10:00am. Spring interment Parish Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made the Renfrew Victoria Hospital. Online condolences/ donations may be made at www. gouletfuneralhome.com

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IN MEMORIAM

STUFKO, Lillian In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother who passed away 20 years, February 9, 1992.

Mom, It’s twenty years since you have died and times has eased our pain.

There is no doubt in our hearts that we will be with you again.

God made plans for all of us, just as He has done for you.

We thank you for being such a great Mom on earth in all that you’ve been through.

Each night, I look up to the sky and see the Biggest Star ...and I say to myself...

That’s our mom shining down on us with her Beautiful Big Heart.

We love and miss you Mom and Gramma, Karen, Jill, Joe, Wayne, Shirley, Diane and Grandchildren

CARDS OF THANKS

HUMPHRIES Thank you to everyone who attended the Pakenham Square Dance on February 3, 2012 and for being part of my “Special” Birthday Celebrations.

A special thank you to my family and friends for their efforts with set-up, decorations, food, etc. and to all who came to enjoy the evening.

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NEEDHAM, RUSSELL H. May 7, 1919 – February 1, 2012 Passed away in Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital on Wednesday morning, February 1, 2012. Russell Needham of Pakenham, Ontario in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Beverley (Rattle) Needham. Dear father of Tamara, Lynn and Barry (Carrie). Dear grandfather of Colby and Brady Needham. Predeceased by a brother Kenneth (Frances) Needham. Special uncle to Maureen, Bert and Brian Needham and many other nieces and nephews. Dear brother in law of Arthur, Lawrence, Douglas, Wilma and Gwendolyn Rattle and the late Dorothy Jenkins and George Rattle. Son of the late George Needham and Edith Smith.

Visitations at The Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N. Arnprior where family and friends paid their respects on Saturday 2-4 p.m., 7-9 p.m. and after 11:00 a.m. Sunday February 5, 2012. Funeral service was held in The Boyce Chapel at 1:00 p.m. Luncheon followed in The Boyce Reception Centre. Spring interment St Mark’s Anglican Cemetery, Pakenham. In memoriams to Renfrew Victoria Hospital “Dialysis Unit”, “Partners in Caring” of the Arnprior Hospital or to the St. Mark’s Anglican Church Memorial Fund, Pakenham would be appreciated by his family.

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AFFLECK, MARGARET EVELYN MURRAY RICHARD “RICK” May 6,1964- February 3, 2012 Passed away peacefully at Lisaard House (Hospice) in Cambridge on Friday February 3, 2012 in his 48th year after a long but courageous battle with cancer. Devoted husband to Sharon (nee Schaffer) for 22 years.

Beloved father of Megan. Loving brother of Cathy (Rick) Frivalt of Arnprior, and Jane (Peter) Vary of Princeton. Son of the late Roddy and Don Murray, formerly of Arnprior.

Son-in-law of John and Joyce Schaffer. Brother-in-law of Wendy Schaffer and Paul McDougall of San Fransisco. Loving uncle of Shaundra Frivalt (Russell Craig), Kayla Frivalt (Shane Zimmerling), Jason Sider (Amanda Hunter), Kelsey Sider (Max Hardy) and James SchafferMcDougall.

Rick’s family received relatives and friends on Tuesday Feb. 7,2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 at the Henry Walser Funeral Home, 507 Frederick St, Kitchener, 519-749-8467. A funeral mass took place at St Anthony Daniel Church in Kitchener on Wednesday February 8, 2012 at 11am. Cremation has taken place. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Lisaard House (www.lisaardhouse.com) or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.

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(nee Munro) Passed away at the Carleton Place and District Memorial Hospital on Monday morning, February 6th, 2012.

Margaret Affleck of Clayton at the age of 87 years. Beloved wife of the late George Stead Affleck (February 9th, 1996). Dear daughter of the late Robert D. Munro and the late Margaret Yuill.

Loved mother of Gail (Oliver) Toop of Almonte, Wayne (Lorna) Affleck and Brian (Kim) Affleck, both of Arnprior.

Loved “Grandma” of Brent (Michelle) and Kevin (Jen) Toop; Chrystal Smith (Sybrand Russett) and Darryl (Danielle) Affleck. “Great-Grandma” of Harrison, Erika, Caitlyn and Addison Toop; Victoria and Elizabeth Smith; Kylie, Megan and Grayson Affleck. Predeceased by her brother, Arthur Munro and her sister, Adelaide (Matt) Somerville. Mom was quite content devoting her life nurturing family. It was always family before self.

Even though there were times when it was very demanding and exhausting, she never complained. We are so proud to have been blessed with such a loving, caring and soft-hearted mother. Family and friends were invited to the Almonte Chapel of the Tubman Funeral Homes, 154 Elgin Street, Almonte for visitation on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service in the Chapel at 11 o’clock. Spring interment Clayton United Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Almonte Civitan Club. In memory of Margaret, a donation to the Clayton United Cemetery or the Carleton Place Hospital would be appreciated by her family. In the care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home, 50 John Street North, Arnprior with the kind cooperation of the Tubman Funeral Homes.

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DORION, JAMES KENRICK

Born January 4, 1930 Safely Home, February 2, 2012 Passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital, his son by his side. He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Mary Jane (Jeannie), his much loved and loving son, Dr. Rae (Ingrid) Dorion, four precious grandchildren, Ben , Andrew, Ethan and Vanessa and a great grandson, Riley. He is also survived by siblings Marjorie (late John) Curtis, Fred (Diane), Edward (Linda) and Sandra (Warren) Knudsen as well as numerous nephews, nieces and extended family. Jim was predeceased by his parents, Oscar K. and Mary (Donohue) Dorion, a brother George and a sister Margaret (late Alex) Mooney. Born and raised in Quebec, Jim left home in his early teens shortly after the accidental death of his brother and best buddy, George. He eventually found his way to St. Catharines and employment at GM. He had fallen in love with the sound of the steel guitar, which he mastered and played professionally on radio and TV during the ‘50s. At the age of 24, Jim had a life changing encounter with his Lord and Savior and in the fall of 1955 entered the Church Army (Anglican) training college in Toronto. His first posting was to a parish in Saskatchewan where he was to meet his future wife. He and Jeannie were married in 1960 and lived and worked in various parishes in Saskatchewan, Alberta, New Brunswick and Ontario. His son, Rae, arrived on his 31st birthday– a timely and precious gift and ever a blessing. In 1974 he returned to Toronto’s Wycliffe College. Upon ordination he served in Rainy River, Minnesota and Manitoba while continuing his studies part time. He received his B.A., B.Ed. degrees from Lakehead University (1972), fulfilling another dream– to become a teacher. He taught in Rouyn-Noranda and Hull, Quebec until his retirement. Although an English teacher, most of his career was spent in the Special Education department when his rapport with special needs and traumatized children soon became well known and appreciated. He loved tropical plants and grew a small greenhouse business on the side. Talented musically, he had mastered the piano and organ as a young adult and taught these instruments as well as serving as organist at various churches in Arnprior. The family wishes to express our sincere gratitude to all those who cared for Jim during his long fight with renal failure, especially the wonderful team at the PRI and dialysis units in Renfrew. A very special thank you to Dr. Nicole Delbrouck, his “special angel” and our anchor throughout this difficult journey. Thank you to Dr. McCarthy, Dr. Becker, Laurie Hebert and the nurses and staff at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital who cared for us as a family during Jim’s final days.

Thank you to Melanie (our PSW), Wayne (our driver), Ken (Jim’s faithful friend) and so many others who made our journey a little easier.

Visitation at The Boyce Funeral Home, Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N. Arnprior where friends paid their respects on Monday February 6, 2012 after 9:00 a.m. Funeral service was held at 11:00 a.m. in The Boyce Chapel followed by interment in Arnprior Malloch Road Cemetery. Anyone wishing to do so can remember Jim by donating to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital (Dialysis Unit), World Vision or the Alzheimer Society.

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JASON CREALLY Community Engage Inc.

Community Engage, an Ottawabased social commerce company, has launched an innovative new twist on the group-buying trend.

With parents looking for ways to save money on hockey related merchandise, and hockey associations wanting to offset increased registration costs and ice rentals through fundraising initiatives, Community Engage is transforming the power of group buying into the power of group giving.

Vendors offer unique group buy-

ing promotions that help families save money on sports related merchandise and other relevant products and services. All sales are tracked and 12.5 per cent of sales go back to the team or association conducting the fundraising.

“In order for minor hockey fundraising to be effective it must be simple, safe and hassle-free. Tapping into the group-buying power of hockey families and the passion Canadians have for the game is one way to address the escalating costs associated with playing hockey,” said Craig Doornbos, Community Engage partner. A study conduct-

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ed by Harris/Decima reveals that with about 577,000 youth playing hockey, about half of parents expect to spend more than $1,000 on their child’s hockey activities this year. Two of the most significant costs are enrolment and travel.

Since its launch, thousands of parents and many associations have embraced the program.

“We view ourselves as a community focussed business, so when the guys from Community Engage approached us we were very receptive” said Renfrew Valley Source for Sports owner Larry Vice. “Other Source for Sports stores in the

Ottawa area have offered this, and it has generated significant savings for customers, plus gives back to local minor hockey at the same time. We encourage all residents in the area to take advantage and be part of this great program.”

Valley Source for Sports offers a $40 voucher for $20 on the Community Engage site. Vouchers can be redeemed in the store until May 31. More details are at www.communityengage.com/odmha/deals.

Purchasers will be prompted to select their minor hockey association so Community Engage can give back.

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Renfrew Valley Source for Sports involved in hockey cost-saving measures

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Source for Sports owner Larry Vice and Renfrew Minor Hockey Association fundraising co-ordinator Mandy Dowd promote the vouchers which help cut minor hockey costs.

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Cavanagh, Cecil Mervyn May 10, 1957 - February 3, 2012 Passed away peacefully at home after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday morning February 3, 2012. Cecil Cavanagh of Kinburn in his 55th year. Beloved husband of Christine (nee Young) Cavanagh and cherished father of Lindsay, Andrea and Kendra. Dear son of Mervyn and Hilda (Bidgood) Cavanagh and loving brother of Jim (Beth) and Carol (Sandy) Nicol. Cecil will be forever remembered by his many nieces and nephews.

Visitations at The Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N. Arnprior on Tuesday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.

Funeral service was held in The Boyce Chapel on Wednesday February 8, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Private family interment at a later date. Special thanks to Dr. Cathy Greenough and staff at Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital. In memoriams to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Crohn’s Disesase appreciated by his family.

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Bosch, Henny January 19, 1917 – February 3, 2012 Our dear and much loved friend and “Tante”, Henny Bosch passed away peacefully at the Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior as she wished in the presence of her Guardian Angels. Wife of the late Dick Bosch (1983). Predeceased by her much loved and missed daughter Lottie and fourteen siblings. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Was cherished “Oma” to Jackson. After the loss of her husband and daughter Henny spent much of her time volunteering with the McLachlin Centre clients. These folks gave her back her enjoyment of life and were truly family.

For this Henny received the Provincial Award for Community Services. In the end, she called The Grove her home and she was most grateful for the wonderful care she received there. Sadly missed by her many friends and relatives especially Arlene, Mary Lou, Barbara and Dan. Visitations were held at The Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior

McMillan, Mildred Elizabeth (nee Shaw) March 26, 1922 – February 6, 2012 Passed away in The Grove Nursing Home, Arnprior on Monday morning, February 6, 2012. Mildred McMillan of Arnprior in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Robert Archibald “Archie” McMillan (1998). Dear mother of Howard (Barb) and Wayne (Eartha).

Dear grandmother of Jordan, Curtis, Kathy, Erin, Shayna, Joel, Samantha and Vanessa. Great grandmother of Nicholas, Ryder and Bentley.

Predeceased by brothers Howard Shaw and Wilbert Shaw and sisters Marion (late John) Lavoie and Beatrice (late Russell) Monette. Survived by nieces and nephews, David, Maureen, Sandra and Ronnie.

Visitations at The Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior

on Monday February 6, 2012 after 1: p.m.

Funeral service followed in The Boyce Chapel at 3:00 pm. Rev. Milton Fraser officiated. Interment of cremated remains will be later in Arnprior Albert Street Cemetery. In memoriams to St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church or the Grove Nursing Home would be appreciated

on Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and after 1:00 p.m. Thursday. Funeral service will be held in The Boyce Chapel Thursday February 9, 2012 at 2:00 pm. with Canon Roger Young officiating. Interment Arnprior Malloch Road Cemetery. In memoriams to the Salvation Army or Breast Cancer Research appreciated by her family.

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SMITH, Ronald “Ronnie”

(Retired Master Mechanic Smiths Construction) Peacefully at the Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew following a long and valiant struggle. Ronald Carl Smith of Arnprior at the age of 75 years. Dear son of the late Carl B. Smith and the late Mary Holland. Beloved and devoted husband of the late Marion Cox (January 8, 2004). Dearly loved father of Steven (Tracey), Kevin, Judith Pierce, Doug (Karen), Jayne Stevens (Duane), Sherri Smith and Chris (Geena). Dear brother of Arnold (Karen) and Leonard. Cherished “Grandpa” of Natasha, Rachel, Glen, Michael, Jessica, Curtis, Jamie, Chloe, Justin, Jonathan, Brittney, and Brooke and “Great-Grandpa” of Austin, Rylan, Quinn and EmmaLee. Predeceased by a brother, Carl and a grandson, Lucas.

Family and friends are invited to the Pilon Family Funeral Home & Chapel, 50 John Street North, Arnprior for visitation on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and after 10 a.m. Friday. A Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated in the Pilon Family Chapel on Friday morning, February 10th at 11 o’clock. Interment Malloch Road Cemetery. In memory of Ron, a donation to the Bonnechere Manor would be appreciated by his family.

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Suddenly at Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Friday February 3, 2012 at the age of 63.

Beloved wife of Raymond Fleury. Cherished Mom of Kevin (Annette), Tiah, Jodi (Jason Rees). Chosen Mom of Annette Rayment and Diana Delorme. Beloved grandma of Connor, Dylan, Jenny-Ann, Jeremy, Rebecca, Nichole, Ashley, Brooke, Ian (Madeline), Jason, Karla, Bridget, Jade and greatgrandma of Hailee, Joshua and Arianna.

Dear sister of Gerry (Linda), Rhonda and John and dear sister in law of Norman Fleury, Donald (Audrey) Fleury, Gisele Fleury and Murray Smaggus. Predeceased by sister June Smaggus. Yvonne will be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews and friends.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church, Renfrew on Friday February 10th, 2012 at 10:30 am. Spring interment Parish Cemetery. In Yvonne’s memory donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

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CHAPESKI, Leonard Mathew Peacefully at the Ottawa Heart Institute on Wednesday February 1, 2012 at the age of 81.

Beloved husband of Shirley Hickey. Predeceased by his first wife Dorena. Dear father of Leonard (Bonnie), Timothy (Joanne), Janet, Anne ChapeskiDunbar (Ian). Pre-deceased by infant sons David, Mark & Anthony. Dear stepfather of Victor Munro, John (Karen) Hickey, Jill (Reg Parlee), Shawn (Barb) Hickey, Joel Hickey. Predeceased by stepdaughters Sandra Lifford & Marilyn Parlee. Survived by many grandchildren & great-grandchildren. Visitations at the GOULET FUNERAL HOME, 310 Argyle S, Renfrew, Friday February 3rd from 2-4, 7-9pm and after 9:30 am Saturday. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Church Douglas, Saturday February 4th at 11am. Spring interment St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Hospice Renfrew would be appreciated.

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The answer to both questions is yes.

The federal government is committed to protecting retirement income for today’s seniors, and for future generations of retirees. Canadians receive retirement income from a variety of sources, including the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security. The Canada Pension Plan is funded by premiums from each of our pay cheques and it is on a safe, secure, and sustainable path. Old Age Security, on the other hand, is funded from general government revenue and is not sustainable in its current form.

In Renfrew County, 16.8 per cent of our population is over the age of 65, and that number is growing. Since our population is getting older, today we have just four working-age Canadians for each senior.

In the next 20 years the number of residents over the age of 65 is expected to jump in some age ranges by over 100 per cent as people are living longer.

As our population ages, families are having fewer children. Renfrew County sees few immigrants come

to our area.

In 1975 there were seven working taxpayers for every senior. By 2030, the total number of seniors will nearly double, with a higher percentage number in Renfrew County, leaving only two working-age Canadians for each senior.

Amidst these changing demographics, the annual cost of the Old Age Security program is projected to increase from $36 billion in 2010 to $108 billion in 2030. If changes are not made to the Old Age Security program, it will become unsustainable in the long-term.

Failure to make important decisions now will put the program in jeopardy for future generations.

Any changes to Old Age Security will never affect anyone currently receiving benefits, nor will they ever affect any individual now nearing retirement.

Other Canadians, who are not near retirement, will receive substantial notice of changes to Old Age Security, to ensure they have ample time to plan for their futures.

The federal government will take responsible action to ensure financial stability for future generations of seniors and give them confidence that Old Age Security will be sustainable and available to Canadians in their retirement. I invite you to join the discussion about how we make sure that income security is there when you need it.

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Bohemian waxwings invade area

AN EMAIL FROM FLORIDA We had a family of Sandhill Cranes when we got here in November however, I believe the parents left and only one of the three last year’s chicks remain. As I write the chick seems to have found company and there are now three in my back yard. Their chatter is not the most pleasing on the ear, but they are magnificent birds strutting around the homes.

JIM FERGUSON SCENE FROM THE HAWK’S EYE Jim Anderson, Sebring, Florida in winter, R R 5, Renfrew in summer.

Thank you for the email Jim. Whether the birds are resident birds of Florida or migrants is difficult to say. Some local birds do migrate that far south.

AN AGGRESSIVE PREDATOR Jim and Ila: We had a rare visitor to our suet feeder, unfortunately not of the avian persuasion. An ermine, or a weasel in dress whites, take your pick, had no trouble descending the slender wire supporting our feeder. A wire this thin has proven effective in deterring squirrels at our feeder so far. The ermine didn’t stay at the feeder for very long, just long enough for us to get a picture. The black tip of the tail is not visible, making it look more like a pet rat. The local red squirrels kept their distance during the episode.

It is very interesting how populations of birds differ even on neighbouring properties. I talked with our next door neighbours about the birds at their feeders. We compared notes. Specifically, we have large flocks of gold finches this winter, recently up to thirty at a time, yet the neighbours do not have gold finches this year. They commented how they have some starlings which we do not.

Thank you, Judy. This aggressive predator will not leave until there is nothing left to eat. I like your idea of using a thin wire to suspend your feeders. It could be the ``squirrel-proof`` deterrent we have been looking for. We must try it here.

Feeding Bohemian waxwings. Photo by Bob Carbino If there is not enough food for the size of the flock they will move on to a better feeding area. This may explain the presence of the finches at your feeder.

SNOW BUNTINGS Ron and Ann Townson have a flock of snow buntings coming to their feeders.

This situation is unusual but with the snow depth as it is the birds may be having difficulty gathering enough food in the fields. The extra food at your feeders will help them survive until some of the snow melts.

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er saw bald eagles this week.

The birds travel in search of food when food becomes less abundant in their home territory.

They are able to cover many kilometres in a few hours.

They watch for feeding wolves, ravens and crows to help them find food.

The wild turkeys and gray partridge are having difficulty getting enough food and are travelling in smaller flocks along the roads where the snow is not so deep.

Watch for them.

Enjoy your birding. Ila and Jim Ferguson., 5313 River Road, RR 5, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3Z8 Phone 613-432-27348 or email jameshnrtco.net.

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Bohemian waxwings have invaded the area this week and have concentrated their food gathering efforts on the Opeongo Road southwest of Renfrew. At one point Jack Clark and I guesstimated there were 2,500 waxwings in the trees along the road. The attraction for them was the bumper crop of buckthorn berries.

The European buckthorn is an introduced shrub and it sometimes grows to small tree size. The blue-black berries appear in dense clusters and have a slight laxative effect when eaten. The waxwings will also feed on juniper berries, crab apples and maple buds.

Bob Carbino had flocks of 250 to 300 feeding on crab apples near his home on Opeongo Road and was able to get some pictures of the feeding birds. Kimberley Landreau saw a huge flock of Bohemian waxwings on Kunopaski Road near Ferguslea. She said there were more waxwings in the flock than she had ever seen before. Terry Prince saw large flocks of waxwings on Blackburn Road, feeding on buckthorn berries. Bob O’Donnell was driving on Opeongo Road near the Carswell farm and he saw huge flocks of waxwings in the trees along Opeongo Road.

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