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Year 141, Issue 37

Thursday, March 22, 2012 â&#x20AC;˘ 56 pages

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Seventy floats made their way through Douglas at the Douglas Lions Club St. Patâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parade Friday night. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pages 3 and 5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

CITY HALL COMMUNITY

The Dacre and Area Community Association centre was hopping Saturday afternoon for the annual St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day celebration. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Page 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

SPORTS COMMUNITY

Mercury photo by Peter Clark

Hockey tips from two guys whoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been there Kids from the Renfrew Minor Hockey Associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Novice and Initiation groups listen to Marty McSorley, left, and Mike Krushelnyski of the NHL Alumni Sunday afternoon at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. As players, Krushelnyski and McSorley won five Stanley Cup titles between them, including ones with the 1987 and 1988 Edmonton Oilers. They conducted the on-ice session with the kids prior to the Alumni teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game against the RMHA All-Stars. For the record, the Alumni prevailed 16-9. See Page 25 for story and more photos.

Plenty of opinion about the parking meters Steve Newman steve.newman@metroland.com

Renfrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day five-kilometre fun run draws 55 participants in support of mammography. â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Page 26 â&#x20AC;&#x201C;

Discussion on the future of downtown Renfrew parking meters was front and centre during a public meeting that attracted nearly 50 people to the town council chambers Monday night.

No deďŹ nitive decision was made on whether to maintain the status quo â&#x20AC;&#x201C; namely, paid parking meters on the main street (Raglan) and nearby secondary streets. But councilĘźs action could be the adoption, on a trial basis, of a temporary parking-meter ban, as suggested by one member of the audience.

Just to see, that is, if the ban promotes more shopping and more customer trafďŹ c in the downtown core.

Renfrew council will discuss and vote March 26

on a motion about the short-term and possibly longterm future of parking meters in the downtown core.

The meters have been downtown, it is estimated, for at least 30 years.

One thing appeared clear after more than a dozen members of the public, and most council members, spoke. Most speakers said that they didnĘźt want the status quo continued.

In opening remarks, Mayor Bill Ringrose said the public meeting was an opportunity to continue with what we have, change it in some fashion, or remove the meters.

Ron Freeman, who has lived in Renfrew eight years, says the advent of parking meters in his former residence of Galt (now Cambridge, Ont.) several years ago meant the demise of a once successful downtown business core. He also said heĘźs some-

what dismayed to see the meters in Renfrew.

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Freeman then emphasized that the thing to remember is the message left by the presence of parking meters. Instead of welcoming shoppers with open arms, he said the implied message is: Come on down and shop, but pay your parking ďŹ rst. And thatĘźs not welcoming, he stressed.

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Another speaker clearly opposed to parking meters is Renfrew BIA chairperson Lisa Vincent. She gave a formal presentation, at the outset of the meeting, to summarize the BIAʼs reasons for opposing the presence of the meters and the results of 2007 and 2011 surveys, whose major findings included customer opposition to downtown parking meters.

Tammy Logan, who works for the BIA and the Renfrew and Area Chamber of Commerce, said only three BIA members, during the December 2011 survey, indicated they definitely favoured continued use of the parking meters.

Some were unsure, but most BIA members were opposed to the meters, added Logan.

CONCERNS

Lisa Vincent, chairperson of the Renfrew Business Improvement Area, addresses council during Monday’s public meeting on the future of parking meters in downtown Renfrew. At right, council members’ pens are at work. an impediment to shopping in his store.

Bob Flynn, the owner of The Korner Hutch, asked why the $20 parking pass for business owners to park each month on the back streets was eliminated.

If business staff are parking on the main street, their business owners need to change that behaviour, said local resident Steve Maxwell, whoʼs also an owner of Renfrew Home Hardware Building Centre.

“Itʼs selfish and itʼs not good for your business,” said Maxwell of business employees who park in front of their own local businesses and limit closer parking access by customers.

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Parking-meter status all over the map Steve Newman steve.newman@metroland.com

Can Renfrew learn from other communities?

A sheet showing the parking-meter status for 16 Ontario municipalities was compiled by the Ontario BIA and shared with Renfrew council at Mondayʼs public meeting on the future of parking meters.

Strangely, though, it didnʼt include the status of municipalities in the area, although it was mentioned Arnprior doesnʼt have parking meters, but has parking time restrictions that are enforced.

Such larger municipalities as Burlington, Sudbury, Oshawa, London, Peterborough, Oakville and Hamilton have parking-meter charges of $1 or more per hour.

Georgetown, Brockville, Newmarket, Owen Sound and Simcoe (with the smallest population of the 16 communities, at 14,777) have parking for two hours.

Waterloo, with 98,780 residents, has free parking on the main street, but for just one hour, as well as paid garage parking of $2.25

per hour.

The only community approximating the population of Renfrew, was Port Perry. With a population of 9,500, Port Perry has free parking all the time.

Renfrew Coun. Gail Cole, who has been researching Ontario communitiesʼ use of parking meters, said the northern town of Cochrane is looking to return parking meters to downtown after their absence for some time.

“Municipalities (in Ontario) are all over the map (as far as their policy on parking meters),” said Cole.

“There is an abundance of Ontario communities going to free parking,” said Renfrew BIA chairperson Lisa Vincent, whoʼs convinced a no-parking-meter would be a welcome sign for more shoppers who donʼt frequent Renfrewʼs downtown businesses.

“Our members are struggling and we want to make them successful,” said Vincent.

She said the drive to eliminate the meters is happening to put the Raglan Street businesses on “the same field as those in the box stores on OʼBrien Road (where thereʼs free parking).”

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forcement,” said Coun. Tom Anderson, well into the meeting. “And I guess what Iʼm hearing here is the biggest issue isnʼt putting the quarter in the meter. The biggest issue is: Are we keeping the main street open to get customers to the door. And thatʼs what weʼre all about, and I applaud that.”

The biggest problem, said local resident Andy Pigeon, is the lack of “bite” to enforce payment of parking fines. It was pointed out that some communities, like Niagara Falls, are linked to the provincial offences system so that unpaid fines prevent the renewal of oneʼs driverʼs li-

cence until the fines are paid.

Parking meters arenʼt a good thing, was the basic reaction from Sense of Country owner Mel Blimkie.

He said business owners need to listen to their customers, as expressed in the surveys, and remove deterrents such as the parking meters, especially during this “very, very different economic climate.”

Pigeon came to the microphone a second time to ask if the town had considered a trial without the meters (which can be easily removed and reattached to the meter stems).

Afterwards, Vincent said she was happy to see the

abundance of feedback at the public meeting.

“I thought a lot of good issues were raised,” she said.

She also heard that customers are “resoundingly” opposed to the status quo.

Mayor Ringrose said he “heard enough to make the issue even more complicated than it was before,” but concluded the majority (at the meeting) were saying the status quo is unacceptable.

What that means for parking meters in downtown Renfrew should become much clearer at Mondayʼs council meeting.

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that several downtown stores, including her business, are open seven days a week and that the BIA is looking at incentives to keep more stores open longer.

Kate Windle, a Renfrew barber and former council member, said she wasnʼt convinced that the lack of parking spaces are reason for lack of local business.

“If we had free parking on the main street, people would still find a place to park,” said Windle. “The people who live downtown, though, need a place to park.”

To which she added: “In almost 40 years of business, I donʼt think anyone has not been able to get into my barber shop because they couldnʼt find a place to park.”

Business owner Norm Bujold said no customers have told him parking meters were

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Some of the issues of concern expressed at Mondayʼs public meeting were: • business ownersʼ and business staff membersʼ use of parking places on Raglan Street when they could be reserved for customers; • time restrictions for parking; • the lack of later shopping hours in the downtown core (unlike the other stores on OʼBrien Road that include Canadian Tire, Wal-Mart and No-Frills); • the elimination a few years ago of paid monthly parking passes for business owners on secondary streets; • the lack of provincial enforcement of unpaid fines; • and the implications for the two local bylaw enforcement officers.

Annual revenue from parking meters has been about $70,000 or more the last few years, with $38,000 going each year to an equipment fund at Renfrew Victoria Hospital. That 10-year commitment ends in 2012.

Some criticism was levelled at business owners for taking up parking spaces that could be left available for shoppers.

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Seventy floats in St. Patrick’s parade in Douglas Lucy Hass lucy.hass@metroland.com

A little idea that blew up.

Thatʼs how Preston Cull describes the St. Patrickʼs parade that drew more than 2,000 people to Douglas Friday night.

As a key organizer of the event, Cull was overwhelmed by the response.

Thereʼs no shortage of community spirit in Douglas. The residents know how to rally for a good time.

So when talk of hosting a parade began, the Douglas Lions Club jumped on board as sponsor and the result was a 70-float extravaganza.

For comparison purposes, the City of Ottawa St. Patrickʼs parade had about 50 floats.

The tiny rural village is already renowned for its annual St. Patʼs celebration hosted by Terry and Evelyn McHale at the Douglas Hotel.

As action central for the celebration of all things Irish, the McHales and their staff are a busy bunch.

But the toughest job in Douglas this year was reserved for the three people who judged floats – Father Terry Sirosky of St. Michaelʼs Parish, native son and Renfrew businessman Barry Breen, and, for a visitorʼs perspective, Dorothy Linden of Perth.

The honours for top overall float were shared by OʼGrady Flowers of Eganville and Jimmy New and Used Auto Sales of Renfrew. The prize for best float was donated by Preston Cull Auctions.

The prizes for best family float, donated by Jamieson Travel, went to the Megrath, Dwyer and Zomer families.

A special category was created for animals and was won

by Kenny Keill of Renfrew.

The prize for float from far-

Mercury photo by Lucy Hass

That’s how they showed their respect for Patty Murphy – with a first-place honour for one of two overall top floats at the Douglas Lions Club parade Friday night in Douglas. The entry by O’Grady’s Flowers of Eganville and the O’Grady family was based on the popular Irish song about the funeral of a man named Patty Murphy. From left are Merri-Lynn Plotz, Sandra Dunnigan, Marion Scott, Archie O’Grady and Gilbert Scott, and on the float T.J. O’Grady as the priest and Helen O’Grady as the mourning Mrs. Murphy. thest away went to the Quyon Jamfest float with Lyle Killeen, Billy Brennan and Shades of Sheen.

The Douglas Hotel (McHale

Family) donated that prize.

A special prize was also presented for most original float, which went to Jason Tinney of Douglas and the 4-H Club.

Ben and Connor Robinson were stars of the Zion United Church float that depicted St. Patrick driving the snakes out of Ireland.

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Ron and Marilyn Leclaire atop their M&R Feeds float, one of the lead floats at Friday’s St. Patrick’s Day parade in Douglas. The float was a virtual barnyard of farm animals, including this larger-than-life rooster.

Mercury photo by Lucy Hass

Patty Howard of the Shamrock Bacon Company rosins up the bow for a little sweet swine serenade just prior to Friday night’s Douglas Lions Club St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Irish pride on parade in Douglas Mercury photos by Lucy Hass

The Dwyer family was one of the top family floats at the parade. On board were family members, from left, Brenda, Johanna, Jack, Sophie, Lydia, Terry and Grady.

Leprechaun Laurie Buelow Chris Zomers Leneveu of Eganville pours a pint of ale of Eganville sports a Kiss from the Zomers Pub float that was among the top family Me I’m Irish banner at Friday’s parade. floats.

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Samantha Cull was sitting pretty at the end of the rainbow on the Cull Farms float at the St. Patrick’s Day parade.

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Pets and farm animals differentiated in new bill Laura Mueller laura.mueller@metroland.com

After receiving criticism for his suggestions to reform the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, MPP Jack MacLaren has a new idea to fix the SPCA. The Carleton-Mississippi Mills MPP introduced Bill 37 at Queenʼs Park on Feb. 23. The bill would have turned enforcement of animal cruelty laws over to local police forces.

That plan was aimed at fixing what MacLaren calls a “conflict of interest” at the OSPCA, because the organization relies on fundraising, but most of the money comes from enforcement activities such as writing fines and invoices.

That conflict could encourage OSPCA officers to broadly interpret animal cruelty law in order to collect more money in fines, MacLaren said.

“Itʼs built-in corruption by design,” he said.

But after introducing that bill, MacLaren was widely criticized by animal rights activists who said that local police forces donʼt have the resources or expertise to enforce animal welfare legislation, so they would likely end up turning a blind eye to abuse.

“That was a mistake,” MacLaren said during a press conference at the CE Centre in Ottawa south during the Ottawa Valley Farm Show on March 14.

MacLaren decided to rewrite the bill, now called Bill 47.

His new plan includes a different type of enforcement for pets and for farm animals.

The OSPCA would continue to have the power to enforce animal welfare law when it comes to pets, but some of the officersʼ powers would be stripped.

They would not be able to inspect without the permission of the land owner, except in the case of an animal welfare emergency. An animal could only be removed from a property based on the recommendation of a veterinarian that has been sanctioned by a justice of the peace.

The bill would also take away the SPCAʼs ability to write invoices for the care of animals that have been removed from properties.

Inspections of farms would be turned over to the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), which has more expertise in dealing with farm animals, Mac-

Laren said.

The inspectors would still have to get permission to enter a property and a vet and a justice of the peace would have to approve the removal of an animal.

Only the police would be able to lay charges.

“This is what the farm community told us they wanted,” MacLaren said.

Tom Black, president of the Carleton Landowners Association, called on all political parties to support the bill.

He said the people who are persecuted under animal cruelty laws are often the types of people who canʼt afford to – or simply wonʼt – defend themselves, such as the Amish.

“This is an issue that has gone way beyond animal abuse and become about money,” he said.

While Ontarioʼs animal cruelty laws are intended to prevent abuse at large, factory farms, the legislation ends up having the opposite effect because large farms are the only operations that have enough money to defend against the accusations, Black said.

Kurtis Andrews, a lawyer who has defended animal cruelty cases and who helped draft changes to MacLarenʼs proposed bill, said the OSPCA is the only private organization in Ontario that has “police powers.”

He said the criticism isnʼt directed at the organization itself, but rather, at the wording of the law that makes it easy for SPCA officers to find themselves in a conflict of interest.

“When you use words like ʻundue hardship,ʼ youʼre expanding what could be deemed an offense,” Andrews said.

“It could be just about anything.”

That leniency could be taken advantage of if the organization needs to boost its coffers, Andrews said.

“Many have described Ontarioʼs animal cruelty laws as the strongest in the country, and that remains,” Andrews said.

The bill will be debated at Queenʼs Park on March 29.

According to MacLaren, there are about 15,000 animal-abuse complaints lodged in Ontario each year, but only 400 charges.

Information about the bill is available on a website MacLaren has set up, www.fixtheospca.ca

Mercury photo by John Carter

Flames engulf this White Lake Road residence Friday afternoon.

Man suffers severe burns in White Lake blaze Sherry Haaima sherry.haaima@metroland.com

A White Lake man is being treated for severe burns suffered in a Friday afternoon fire on White Lake Road.

Firefighters arrived at 2442 White Lake Rd. about 2 p.m. to find the single-family bungalow fully engulfed in flames.

“A single adult male was found at the scene suffering from severe burns,” said McNabBraeside Fire Chief Ken Walton.

“The male had managed to get out and two passersby dragged him away from the (burning) building,” he said.

Renfrew County paramedics treated the man who was rushed to Ottawa hospital, then transported (by air ambulance) to Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto for specialized treatment of his burns.

No names were released by officials, but neighbours said the house was owned by Paul Buston and the burn victim was Michael Stewart.

Buston was not at home at the time of the fire and was not located until later, prompting concerns, later determined to be unfounded, that he had perished in the blaze.

The house was a total loss with damage es-

timated at $150,000.

All three McNab-Braeside fire stations attended the fire and the Arnprior Fire Department was called in for its tanker and for assistance. The firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to nearby buildings and vehicles on the rural lot tucked off the road in the woods.

White Lake Road was closed for most of the afternoon, with traffic diverted along Robertson Line through Waba.

Renfrew OPP attended to help with traffic control and the investigation and Renfrew County paramedics were on hand in case of any further injuries.

Firefighters remained on-scene into the following day, until late Saturday afternoon to assist in the investigation.

The Ontario Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the blaze.

A special thank you goes to the White Lake Womenʼs Institute members, says Chief Walton.

“They brought sandwiches for the guys, which was much appreciated,” he said.

Also several local businesses in the village were generous and helpful when it was time to feed the crew during a long day and night.

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County’s new Learning Series sessions to help families living with dementia Renfrew County Pediatric Diabetes Education Program

UPCOMING SESSIONS

Upcoming Learning Series sessions are: • First Steps – Three consecutive sessions in Pembroke: Tuesdays: April 17, 24 & May 1, 2012. An introduction to dementia for both the person with dementia and family caregiver to learn more about: Adapting to brain changes;

Planning Ahead; and Building a Circle of Support.

• Adapting to Brain Changes – Evening sessions in Arnprior April 18 and Renfrew April 25. An introduction to dementia for care partners only to learn more about: Changes in the Brain; Adapting to Change, Medication Strategies; and Maximizing Brain Health.

• Next Steps For Families – Full-day sessions in Pembroke, Arnprior, Barryʼs Bay, Renfrew, and Deep River start in May/June. An introduction to dementia for care partners only to learn more about: Adapting to brain changes; Planning Ahead; and Building a Circle of Support.

• Care Essentials – Full-day sessions in Pembroke, Arnprior, Barryʼs Bay, Renfrew, and Deep River in August.

Participants will learn more about: What to Expect; Communicating Effectively; Responding to Behaviour Changes; and Supporting Daily Activities.

For more information on Alzheimerʼs disease, other dementias or the programs offered by the Alzheimer Society, visit www.alzheimer.ca/ottawa or call 1-888-411-2067 in Renfrew County.

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Each session builds upon the learning from the one before, and discusses different topics to help care partners.

All sessions are free but pre-registration is required due to limited space.

For session details on First Steps, Adapting to Brain Changes, Next Steps For Families, and Care Essentials and information on which of the series would be best for you, contact the Alzheimer Societyʼs program staff in Renfrew County at 1-888-411-2067.

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Arnprior chief administrative officer quits job on day one Derek Dunn derek.dunn@metroland.com

A bombshell of an announcement fell on Arnprior council during the March 12 meeting. The townʼs newlyhired top bureaucrat, Kevin McLlwain, has backed out of the job.

Councillors got the news at an in-camera meeting during the evening, the same day McLlwain was due to start as the townʼs new chief administrative officer (CAO).

“On behalf of the Town of Arnprior, I wish to inform that on March 12, 2012, a letter was received from Kevin McLlwain stating that he has to withdraw from the position as chief administrative officer with the town due to unex-

pected circumstances beyond his control,” reads a media release signed by acting mayor Ted Strike.

Mayor David Reid is on vacation in Florida for the month.

Reeve Walter Stack helped set up living accommodations for McLlwain, a 38-year-old Goderich native, and was as surprised to learn the news as anyone. He indicated that the reason is justifiable.

“He has serious personal issues, family issues, that have left him with no choice,” Stack said.

“He has all kinds of regrets that heʼs not able to come.”

He added that staff and council were “all excited” to have McLlwain on board and “get rolling.” This yearʼs

budget suffered in a variety of ways because the town was without a permanent CAO. Increases to fees and charges werenʼt discussed at committee and board levels because they were introduced late in the process, something that may have been better handled with a trusted staff leader in place.

Decisions on hiring an economic development officer, setting up a tourism booth, revamping the website, guiding a marketing strategy and more are back on hold now that McLlwain has turned down the position.

McLlwain was let go Dec. 5, 2011 from a newly-created Central Huron CAO position.

He was respected by staff and

council in the municipality of 7,800 for getting good valuefor-money on multiple infrastructure projects.

Arnpriorʼs major infrastructure projects – the wastewater and water plants – are complete, though there is talk of building a new town hall.

Like Arnpriorʼs last CAO, McLlwain was not considered a good fit for the new council in Central Huron. He was considered an excellent fit for Arnprior, Stack said, noting that McLlwain possessed the right skill set and personality to lead the small municipality.

“Weʼll have to regroup,”

Stack said. “When (Reid) gets back, weʼll catch our breath and move forward.”

The town spent under $20,000 on the hiring, which included as part of the interview process a formal dinner with councillors, staff and others.

Stack said spending that little was “a gift” when it comes to looking for quality candidates.

By comparison the County of Renfrew recently spent about $70,000. CAOs typically earn more than $100,000 annually. Money aside, Stack said itʼs an investment not an expense. The town will return

to step one in the search, not hire a second choice from its original search.

McLlwain asked that details of the family issues not be published, and stressed that his decision has nothing to do with aspects of the job or town.

“It has nothing to do with Arnprior. I love the town and the people have been extremely nice,” McLlwain said.

“It has nothing to do with not wanting to be there. Itʼs a wonderful town and a tough thing to have to do.”

He called the town staff a “wonderful team” of talented individuals.

Renfrew Public Library: Misconceptions Bettijane O’Neill Renfrew Public Library CEO/Chief Librarian

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You mean you get paid to work here? Misconceptions about libraries, their importance and the people that work in them.

• Everyone that works at the library is a “librarian” and you really donʼt need much education to just check out books. Actually this is not true. The library profession requires a defined skill set. A professional librarian is an individual who has a Master of Library Science or a Master of Library and Information Science degree. Others have a Library Techniques Diploma from Community College and some have BAs or high school diplomas. While most medium to large public libraries employ professional librarians or technicians many smaller ones do not.

• It must be a nice job. Itʼs quiet and you get to read or knit all day. Sometimes, not often, libraries can be quiet but there is a lot to be done: planning policies, procedures and budgets, answering research questions, helping people pick reading material, managing the materials collections, cataloguing the materials so they can be found, maintaining the web site, helping patrons with their computer queries, planning, advertising and carrying out programs, checking out books and reshelving them .

• Libraries are about to become obsolete now that we have the Internet and E-books. If you believe that everything you need to know can be Googled or found at Wikipedia then you really do need the library. Librarians can help you navigate the Internet and select reliable information. With assistance and a library card you can search, access or download hundreds of quality databases that provide newspapers, reliable research articles and E-books from the library computers or from the comfort of home. CDs, DVDs, audiobooks and E-readers can be borrowed. Having said that, books, the physical kind, still top the items circulated.

• School libraries make the public library redundant. Libraries in schools have been cut back for many years now and the public library provides many additional resources relied upon by both students and their teachers.

Libraries are incredibly important to those families and individuals who do not have their own computers, E-readers, cable or satellite TV, high speed internet and the discretionary income to purchase these or even books, magazines and newspapers.

A strong and vibrant public library within a community stands as a testimonial to its values, its belief in universal access to literature, knowledge and recreation.

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Food for thought

For most people, food is almost an afterthought.

But the Ontario Association of Food Banks is asking Ontarians to think again, and think of others.

Tuesday the association released its year-end report, Combating Hunger â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A Snapshot of Hunger in Ontario in 2011.

The statistics are alarming, especially as they pertain to children. According to the report, 148,000 children per month use food banks. In addition, 39 per cent of food bank users are

single adults and 45 per cent rely on social assistance as their source of income.

The report says people who are forced to make the unenviable choice of having a roof over their heads or eating, understandably choose the former at the expense of the latter.

The warning from the Ontario Association of Food Banks is clear â&#x20AC;&#x201C; â&#x20AC;&#x153;This situation will only get worse as the price of both food and shelter continue to rise.â&#x20AC;?

Renfrew and area has a proud history of supporting the Renfrew and District Food Bank, but the concern must move beyond charity. It is time to buckle down and address the root

causes of growing food bank demand â&#x20AC;&#x201C; unemployment, despair and a lack of economic opportunity.

ThereĘźs an old saying: give a man a ďŹ sh and you feed him for a day; teach a man to ďŹ sh and he can feed himself for life.

Last year more than 15,000 households turned to food banks for the ďŹ rst time. That says something that cannot be ignored.

If the association is ever to meet its goal of a hunger-free Ontario, we all must do our part to push for municipal, provincial and federal legislation to improve the lives of our fellow Ontarians who struggle every day to make ends meet.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Combining public and Catholic schools in rural areas makes sense To the editor: With regard to recent articles on the future of Catholic education in Ontario, there is a signiďŹ cant issue pertaining to small towns and rural areas that is worthy of discussion and debate.

Let me preface my comments by stating that I am a high school teacher in the Ontario public education system. That being said, my comments are most certainly not intended to be a critique or condemnation of the Catholic education system.

Our town has both a small public high school and a small Catholic high school. Both schools face a similar dilemma in that their enrolment limits the courses that can be offered.

Demographics clearly show that in many small towns across Ontario, student populations are considerably smaller than they used to be, with no signiďŹ cant increase on the horizon.

To the detriment of our students, neither of our high schools can offer many of the courses provided in larger centres, particularly at the senior (Grade 11 and 12) level.

For comparative purposes, you might want to compare the course calendar of your local high schools to the Ontario Ministry of Education secondary curriculum website at http://www. edu.gov.on.ca/eng/curriculum/secondary/.

For example, there are 16 different Grade 11 and 12 business courses described in the Ontario curriculum. Most small-town secondary schools lack the student population to offer more than a small handful of these courses.

A similar comparison can be found across many of our disciplines, particularly those that are not compulsory subject areas. The Ontario curriculum supports many creative interdisciplinary (IDC) courses that involve interconnected and interdependent aspects of multiple courses or disciplines. Most small schools are limited in the IDC courses that they can provide.

The reality is that if the two small secondary schools in our community were combined into

one, the breadth and depth of curriculum that could be offered to our students would improve signiďŹ cantly.

In many rural areas of Ontario, elementary schools play a vital role in the local community.

While many of these schools have disappeared for economic reasons, limited enrolment in the remaining schools often results in combined-grade classrooms that seem somewhat reminiscent of the one-room schoolhouse era.

In those areas that have small public and Catholic elementary schools, combining the schools could reduce the number of split-grade classes and perhaps improve the chances of retaining a community school.

I would like to stress that these opinions are my own. They are not representative of my teaching colleagues, school, federation or school board.

I readily admit that I do not have all the answers. My goal is to spark debate, not to offend.

Perhaps there is a way that education could be provided in small town and rural settings in a more effective, efďŹ cient and economical fashion, while still taking into account the spiritual needs of students of all faiths.

I am well aware of the complexities that this issue presents with respect to various religions, school boards, teaching federations, our constitution, etc.

I recall discussing this topic with a retired MPP. While he agreed with my concerns, he warned me that such a contentious topic could be political suicide for a governing provincial party.

True leadership will put the needs of our students before the needs of a political party.

With this, I turn to our elected provincial ofďŹ cials to initiate the non-partisan debate that this topic requires.

Terry Edwards Renfrew

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Sincerely, J.R. Easton Easton Sanitation

Editorial Policy The Renfrew Mercury welcomes letters to the editor. Senders must include their full name, complete address and a contact phone number. Addresses and phone numbers will not be published. We reserve the right to edit letters for space and content, both in print and online at www.yourottawaregion.com. To submit a letter to the editor, please email to lucy.hass@metroland.com , fax to 613-432-6689 or mail to The Renfrew Mercury, 35 Opeongo, Road, K7V 4A8

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Do you support MP Cheryl Gallantâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s call for an end to public funding of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.

What do you think of this weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unseasonably warm weather?

A) No. The CBC is an important and

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integral part of Canadian culture and should be held in the public domain.

Praise for Greater Madawaska fire department To the editor: Our sincere thanks and appreciation to the Greater Madawaska and McNab-Braeside ďŹ re departments for their quick response to our ďŹ re on Feb. 21.

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Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll all save on heating bills and municipalities can reduce their snow plowing budgets.

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broadcaster, with a serious look taken at ways to reduce costs and generate additional revenue.

all sorts of grief, from drought to forest fires.

Ask the maple syrup producers about it.

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There was no such thing as haggling over what was put on your plate. Didnʼt finish all those turnips you didnʼt like at dinner? There was a good chance they would be on your plate again at supper.

Sometimes I could trade off with someone else at the table, if there was something I absolutely hated, like liver.

Since Emerson loved his dessert and I could easily do without it, I could often pass over my piece of liver as well as my piece of cake or pie. Mother didnʼt seem to mind, as long as there wasnʼt a scrap of food left on our plates when the meal was over.

Leftovers in the bowls on the table were a different story. On the back of the Findlay Oval, Mother kept a big aluminum pot at the ready. Every last morsel of food left in the bowls would be tossed into this simmering pot. When there was a good accumulation, Mother added water and spices, and the accumulation turned into a delicious soup. Of course Father never considered soup a full meal, regardless how thick it was. So it always preceded supper, but was never served at lunch or what Father called dinner. My sister Audrey said this was because our supper was always our biggest meal.

And the pot never left the stove until it was empty. Father was known to fetch a bowl from the cupboard just before going to bed and helping himself to a good serving of Motherʼs homemade soup just to top off his day.

Mother said it was a sin to waste food.

She said wasted food was like taking it right out of the mouth of a starving person. Back then there were lots of foods I didnʼt much care for. Pickled herring was

MARY COOK MEMORIES high on the list. In fact, any fish caught right out of the Bonnechere River was another food I tried to trade at the dinner table. That was because my brother Emerson told me fish came alive again when Mother put it in the fry pan.

“Just watch how it squirms,” he said.

The day I dared to take a look at the kitchen stove when Mother was cooking up a batch of mudpout, I saw it move in the pan just as if it had just been taken out of the river. Well, that did it for me as far as eating fish was concerned.

Father always said it was a poor farmer indeed who could not feed his family.

We grew just about everything we ate.

The sand pit in the cellar was full of vegetables and shelves held countless jars of pickles and preserves, jams and jellies.

In our smoke house there was meat of every description. Sausages and hams hanging from big iron hooks were staples. And, of course, there was always a chicken ready for a pot, or a turkey or goose for feeding the droves of relatives that seemed to converge on the farm every weekend.

Mother made bread at least once or twice a week. Father didnʼt consider it a meal without a stack of freshly cut bread on the table. We five kids fought for the outside slice until Mother finally made a chart listing whose turn it was to have the crust.

A real treat, one seldom enjoyed, was

having a piece of store-bought bread – how I loved store-bought bread.

We seldom went to bed at night without what Father called a lunch. So we really had four meals a day. Breakfast was hearty, dinner at noon, supper at night, and then the lunch just before we climbed the stairs.

My favourite bedtime lunch was when Mother buttered both sides of a couple slices of bread and then put them into the hot Findlay Oval oven.

They didnʼt toast, but they became very crisp and dripping with butter and I could polish off two of those slices quicker than you could blink an eye.

When Motherʼs egg money was getting low and there was not much for frivolities like fresh lemons or raisins for pies, Mother made bread pudding.

There were lots of eggs, bread and milk on the farm. We had bread pudding so often that I developed a real hatred for it and since it was never put on the table without a big bowl of preserves, I opted for a nappy of raspberries or plums instead.

Always, in my young mind, I wondered if we were so poor, how was it that there was always plenty to eat? And if my city relatives were so rich, why did they go back to Ottawa loaded with vegetables, chickens and whatever else Mother could cram into their car? And why, since my Father ate like it was his last meal on earth, did he never gain an ounce?

As long as we lived on the farm he remained as thin as a rail. Mother said he wore it off shoveling in his food at the table.

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Year round, this soup is one of my favourites.

Made with carrots and onion, it has a delicious flavour from the combination of my three favourite seasonings – tarragon, basil and parsley.

A potato helps to thicken the soup, and cream cheese gives it a creamy texture without the use of rich cream.

The cream cheese also adds more flavour than cream would.

In the cold weather, you can serve this soup hot.

On a hot summer day, itʼs refreshing served chilled at the start of a light summer meal.

TARRAGON CARROT SOUP

6 cups of water 2 envelopes of chicken bouillon powder 3 cups sliced carrots 1 onion, sliced 1 medium potato, diced 1 tsp. dried tarragon 1/2 tsp. dried basil 1 tbsp. parsley (fresh if available) 125 gram package cream cheese, softened salt, pepper to taste In a large saucepan, combine everything except the cream cheese, salt and pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and cook until the carrots are soft.

A blender works best to puree the soup. Because of the amount of soup, it will have to be blended in two batches.

Ladle half of the soup into the blender, then add half of the cream cheese.

Cover and blend until there are no white specks of cream cheese visible.

Pour this into another container, then repeat with the remaining soup and cream cheese.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serves four.

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Clark to province: Where is Eastern Ontario’s missing $25 million?

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Leeds-Grenville MPP Steve Clark has been doing the math on the Eastern Ontario Development Fund (EODF), and heʼs not happy with the results.

Established in 2008 by the province as a four-year program to help businesses create jobs and invest in new technologya, equipment or skills training, the fund is due to expire this month, and Clark is upset that the entire $80 million earmarked for economic development has not been spent.

“We were told that this program would provide $80 million to help the communities in Eastern Ontario – the ministryʼs own website makes this clear.

Not up to $80 million, but exactly $80 million,” Clark said in a statement.

Clark said he was “shocked” to discover that funds allocated annually to the EODF were not carried over year to year, but instead released back to the province.

As a result, approximately $25 million of the $80 million dollars earmarked for the fund has not been distributed.

“Suddenly, with just a few months left before the program sunsets, weʼre told itʼs a ʻuse-it-or-lose-itʼ funding arrangement,” he said.

In a Feb. 9 letter to Economic Development and Innovation Minister Brad Duguid, Clark asked why the EODF had distributed less money than originally expected, and echoed his earlier request for the minister to meet with a bipartisan group of Eastern Ontario MPPs to clear up the “confusion” around the EODF funding formula and account for what he called “Eastern Ontarioʼs missing $25 million.”

But the money isnʼt missing, Duguid told the Advance. The $80 million fund was divided into four years at $20 million each, he explained.

Projects are funded on an application basis, and if not enough applications meet the guidelines in a given year, not all the money will be spent.

“Itʼs taxpayersʼ money, so the applications are pretty heavily scrutinized, and some years more flows out than others,” Duguid explained. “Whatever in a given year is applied for and qualifies is what gets funded.”

Duguid noted that the EODF has helped create or retain nearly 12,000 jobs, and said his government was so impressed with the fundʼs performance that the Liberals have tabled legislation to make it permanent.

“Itʼs something weʼre very, very supportive of doing, and certainly weʼll be seeking the support of our colleagues from all sides of the House,” he said.

“Because in my view, job creation is not a partisan issue. Job creation is something we need to do, in particular in communities that were hit a little harder during the tough times.”

With cuts looming across the province, Duguid said he had to find “offsets” within the ministry to extend the fund, including reallocating money originally budgeted for research grants and the Strategic Jobs Investment Fund.

“We want to be very careful and transparent about the fact that this money doesnʼt come from nowhere – it has to come from other sources. We have to be very responsible about that, and we have been,” he said.

“Itʼs been tougher this year, but we

recognize the importance of the fund. It will be funded.”

In late December, the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville (UCLG) passed a resolution requesting that the province extend the EODF, calling it “a valuable asset to assist Eastern Ontario communities hard hit by the economic downturn.”

Duguid thanked the counties for their support, saying the resolution “lent credence to what weʼre doing and the direction weʼre taking.”

The minister also had kind words for Clark, who first charged that the EODF was being underused in a November speech at the Leeds and Grenville economic development summit.

“Steve is really well intended, I think, because he supported this fund as a municipal politician and recognizes how important it is for his community and for Eastern Ontario, so I welcome his support for the legislation,” Duguid said.

The legislation to make the EODF permanent is now before the Legislature, and Duguid is optimistic it will pass.

“My expectation is people who understand the importance of this fund, like Steve Clark, will encourage some of their colleagues … to support it,” he said.

The minister does not expect to see any wholesale changes made to how the fund – which he said leverages private sector investment on an eight to one basis – operates.

“There may be ways we can strengthen it. There may be some things we can do to improve it. But the current modelʼs been pretty successful to date, so I donʼt think youʼre going to see a lot of change,” he said.

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74-year-old man charged with careless use of a firearm The Renfrew detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to 172 calls for service during the past week.

During that time, the detachment investigated three domestic disputes. In one case, an arrest warrant was issued for one male. He wascharged with assault.

WEAPONS INVESTIGATIONS

March 16, OPP officers responded to a weapons call in the Township of Whitewater Region.

During a dispute, a weapon was allegedly pointed at the complainant.

As a result of the investigation, a 74-year-old man was arrested and charged with Careless Use of a Firearm, two counts of point firearm, two counts of Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm, and Obstruct/Resist Peace Officer.

He appeared in Pembroke bail court and was released.

He will appear in court April 11 in Renfrew. Const. Sarah Turcotte is leading the investigation.

March 17 about 2 a.m., Const. Tina Hunt was patrolling in Renfrew when she was informed of an assault with a weapon.

A male was treated at hospital for injuries sustained by an edged weapon. There is a suspect in the case and a warrant is being sought. The investigation is continuing.

Two tires on a vehicle were deflated overnight March 11.

The car was parked on Argyle Street South in Renfrew at the time. Another vehicle in Renfrew was vandalized overnight on March 12. The second vehicle was egged while parked on Wade Avenue in Renfrew.

Please call the Renfrew OPP at 613-432-3211 if you have information related to these incidents.

Some time overnight March 16 several Ottawa Citizen paper boxes were pulled out of the ground and placed in the ditch on Foresters Falls Road

in the Township of Whitewater Region.

THEFT

Const. Jamie Prince is investigating the theft of numerous collectable hockey cards.

The complainant initially noticed cards missing from his collection in December.

March 12, more cards were discovered missing and the OPP were called. There is a suspect in the case and the investigation is ongoing.

March 13 about 2 p.m., OPP officers responded to

a report of shoplifting from Pennyrama in Renfrew.

After an investigation, a 57-year-old Horton Township male resident was charged with theft. He was released from custody on a promise to appear in court in Renfrew April 25. Const. Kerlous Tawdrous investigated.

Crime Stoppers Pembroke/ Renfrew County believes that 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,

ASSAULT

One male has been charged with assault after OPP officers responded to a dispute between a father and son. The 39-yearold male faces one count of assault. He will not be identified to protect the identity of the victim. Const. Ryan Besner investigated.

MOTOR VEHICLE INVESTIGATIONS

During the past week the Renfrew OPP conducted 12 RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) checks and investigated nine motor vehicle collisions.

March 18 at 4:15 p.m. a two-car collision at the intersection of Highway 17 and OʼBrien Road resulted in a charge of Over 80 mgs.

A 20-year-old male was charged and released on a promise to appear in court April 25 in Renfrew. Const.

Joey Limlaw investigated.

March 14, Const. Ryan Besner conducted a vehicle stop in McNab-Braeside Township and charged a 21-year-old male resident of the same township under the Liquor Licence Act for driving with unsealed liquor readily available, and with one count of Possession of a Substance in Schedule II (marijuana) over 30 grams under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. He was released on an appearance notice for court May 9 in Renfrew.

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you qualify for an award of up to $2,000.

Call Pembroke/Renfrew County Crime Stoppers at 735-8477, 735-TIPS, or at 1-800-222-8477.

All tips remain anonymous and you will not have to attend court. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display.

Our telephones are answered 24 hours a day. Please visit us at www.valleytips.ca.

The Renfrew OPP would like to thank 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 include 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 interested in becoming a volunteer with VCARS, please call 613-649-2852 or 1-877-568-5730 for more information.

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HEALTH

Protect your children from the chemicals of everyday life relation to their body weight.

• Their bodies are still developing and they may not be able to process or eliminate some chemicals as well as adults.

• Babies and young children spend more time in contact with the floor and often put things like toys in their mouths, giving them the chance to ingest more chemicals.

• They may have a less varied diet and consequently, may be exposed to more chemicals in certain foods.

Here are some things you can do to protect your family: • Make sure child-resistant containers are working properly.

• Keep all household chemicals, including pesticides, paints and drug products, in their original containers.

• Always read warning labels.

• Follow the instructions on the package.

• Use solvents in well-ventilated areas.

• Donʼt mix chemicals together as they may

produce harmful gases.

• Keep all potentially harmful chemicals in a safe area that your children cannot access.

In Canada, the Chemicals Management Plan (CMP) is the primary tool used to assess and regulate chemicals. The CMP places special emphasis on understanding the health effects of chemicals on vulnerable groups like children, seniors and pregnant women.

For more information on the CMP, visit www.chemicalsubstances.gc.ca

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The easiest place to reduce your childrenʼs exposure to chemicals is in your home. Chemicals are a part of everyday life in the 21st century. Some chemicals occur naturally in the environment, while some are man-made.

They are used in a variety of products, from medical equipment to computers to toys.

While most chemicals are not harmful to human health, your children have a higher risk of exposure for several reasons: • They consume more air, water and food in

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COMMUNITY

St. Paddy’s at DACA They always pack them in at the DACA Centre for St. Patrick’s Day festivities, and the favourite day of the Irish in 2012 was no different. Entertainment included the step dancing prowess of twin 16-year-old sisters Kristen and Kayla Mulvihill. Centre, young Delaney Dick has an ear for music as she applauds with approval. At right, Chloe Pasco was dressed in her green and orange for St. Patrick’s Day. Mercury photos by Peter Clark

Two youngsters from the next St. Paddy’s Day generation are quite satisfied with their pieces of cake. The usual great c r o w d s were out at DACA and the Douglas Tavern to celebrate one of the most popular times of the year.

Like any good young lad, Riley Comerford of Killaloe was outside playing while everything was going on inside.

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AGRICULTURE

RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD INVITES TENDERS FOR INFRA-RED ROOF SCANS AND REPORTS RFT #2012-11 THE RCDSB IS ISSUING A REQUEST FOR TENDER FOR THE PROVISION OF INFRA-RED ROOF SCANS AND ROOF CONDITION REPORTS AT VARIOUS RCDSB LOCATIONS. SEALED SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE 2:00:00 PM ON FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012.

FOR THE SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF EXTERIOR, WASHROOM and LOCKER DOORS RFT #2011-10 G;I '%&'"&% THE RCDSB IS ISSUING A REQUEST FOR TENDER FOR THE FOLLOWING: (1) SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF EXTERIOR DOORS TO VARIOUS RCDSB LOCATIONS (2) SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF WASHROOM DOORS AND PARTITIONS TO VARIOUS RCDSB LOCATIONS (3) SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF LOCKER DOORS TO VARIOUS RCDSB LOCATIONS SEALED SUBMISSIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE 2:00:00 PM ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, 2012.

To obtain an RFT document, please visit the Renfrew County District School Board Administration Office at 1270 Pembroke Street West, email tenderrequests@renfrew.edu.on.ca, or download from Biddingo (www.biddingo.com).

TENDER DOCUMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR DISTRIBUTION AT 1:00:00 PM ON FRIDAY, MARCH 23, 2012 Sealed submissions, clearly labeled with the appropriate RFT number, MUST be submitted by the respective closing date and time to the following address: RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ATTN: Peggy Fiebig, Purchasing Agent 1270 Pembroke Street West Pembroke, ON K8A 4G4

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Major award winners at the 2012 Renfrew County Seed, Forage and Agri-Business Show, in front row from left are Jamie Schultz, Olivia Reid, Molly Reid and David Reid; and standing, Glen Smith, Jennifer Doelman, Bert Welten and Larry Reaburn.

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County tradition continues with agri-business show Peter Clark peter.clark@metroland.com

A long-running tradition continued at the Renfrew Armouries March 8 with the 79th annual Renfrew County Seed, Forage and Agri-Business Show.

The morning included the judging of exhibits in the auditorium at the Armouries, and the banquet and presenting of awards upstairs in the Galbraith Room.

Show committee president and chairman Ian McGregor noted that this yearʼs show drew 20 exhibitors, down four from 2011.

Exhibits were also down somewhat to 116 from the previous 133. There was an increase in open classes this year, up from 73 to 79. Last yearʼs show drew 54 exhibits in junior classes, compared to 43 this year. The number of junior exhibitors fell from eight to six.

Lynn Clelland reminded people to think safety first on the farm.

The 4-H safety club will be holding a farm safety day Saturday, April 28 at Admaston Public School.

HEAD TABLE

The head table included past-president Dean Matheson, second vice-president Jennifer Doelman, secretary-treasurer Glen Smith, Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) economic development advisor Bruce Moore, Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) director Peter McLaren, and judges Jim Arbuckle and Blair Campbell.

AWARD WINNERS

Awards were presented to the following: • Award of Merit: Presented to persons who have shown a genuine concern for, and who have made an outstanding contribution to, the general welfare of agriculture within their community as selected by the county soil and crop improvement association who make up the Ottawa Rideau Regional Soil and Crop Improvement Association. Bert Welten.

• Longtime Service Award: In recognition of his many years as member and director of Renfrew County Soil and Crop.

Glen Smith.

• Soil Conservation Sign: For continued efforts in soil and water conservation by involvement with the Environmental Farm Plan and for fencing off watercourses and alternative livestock watering projects. Larry Reaburn, Bruce Hamilton.

• Bank of Montreal Silver Tray: Grand champion exhibit of the show. David Reid, 2nd-cut hay, class 25.

• Lanark Mutual Insurance Co. Award: Reserve grand champion exhibit of the show. Barclay Dick & Son, hard red winter wheat, class 7.

• Mathesonʼs Customs Award: Champion hay exhibit. David Reid, 2nd-cut hay, class 25.

• M&R Feeds and Farm Supply: grand championship exhibit in the junior section. Curtis Schultz, two-row barley.

• Millar Feed and Seed Ltd. Award: Reserve grand champion exhibit in junior

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section. Molly Reid, 2nd-cut hay.

• Renfrew Lions Club Award: Grand champion exhibit from junior classes 48, and 50 to 64. Jamie Schultz, 4-H poster, Renfrew County Crops Club.

• Barclay and Eva Dick Memorial Award: Youngest exhibitor with the highest-placing exhibit. Olivia Reid.

• Pickseed Company – Mac McLaren/ Stirling McKibbon Memorial Award: Champion forage exhibit in the junior classes. Molly Reid, 2nd-cut hay.

• Special Export Hay Class, sponsor John A. Burnett Farm Equipment Ltd. Renfrew, first-cut square bale: 1st, JAAR Farms; 2nd, David Reid; 3rd, Schultz Farm.

• Special Export Hay Class, sponsor Ken and Tom Barr, second-cut square bale. 1st, JA-AR Farms; 2nd, David Reid; 3rd, Schultz Farm; 4th, Alex Briscoe.

• Special high moisture ground corn class, sponsored by Barclay Dick & Son Farm Supply (Jen Doelman). 1st, Schultz Farm; 2nd, Tomlyn Farms.

• Special high moisture corn cob meal, sponsored by Barclay Dick & Son Farm Supply (Jen Doelman). Ron MacLeod.

SPONSORS

The show was sponsored by the Renfrew County Soil and Crop Improvement Association, Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association, Ontario Seed Growers Association, Protyre, Ottawa Valley Seed Growers Association, Hyland Seeds and Scotiabank.

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RENFREW COUNTY CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD

INVITATION TO TENDER ROOF RESTORATION St. Joseph’s Catholic School, Calabogie, ON St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School, Renfrew, ON The Renfrew County Catholic District School Board invites qualified roofing contractors (OIRCA members) to tender for partial re-roofing and restoration.

Tenders under seal will be received by: Mr. Ivan Johnson, P.Eng. Manager of Plant Services Renfrew County Catholic District School Board 499 Pembroke Street West Pembroke, ON. K8A 5P1 Phone: 613-735-1031 Fax: 613-735-1715 Until 2:00p.m. local time on Wednesday, April 18, 2012.

There will be job showings on Monday, April 2, 2012 as follows: 10:00 a.m. St. Joseph’s Catholic School, 12629 Lanark Road, Calabogie, ON 11:30 a.m. St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School, 41 Bolger Lane, Renfrew, ON All interested parties are encouraged to be present.

Tender Documents for a Stipulated Price Contract may be obtained from the office of Ivan Johnson, R.C.C.D.S.B., after April 2, 2012.

Provide all tender security requirements, bonds and include allowances described in the Documents. Submit with the form provided.

The Board reserves the right to accept an offer which is deemed most advantageous. The lowest or any offer will not necessarily be accepted. Contracts will be subject to Ministry of Education approval.

Bob Schreader Chairperson of the Board

Michele Arbour Director of Education

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Carp hosts 13th Valley Fishing and Outdoors Show April 13-15 JEFF MAGUIRE

More space than ever, more exhibitors and more contests and prizes. It all adds up to the best Valley Fishing and Outdoors Show in the 13-year history of the Carp extravaganza which runs April 13-15.

The Carp Fairgrounds and Arena complex is once again the site for the three-day production which chief organizer Dave Arbour promises will be “a lucky No. 13” for anyone who chooses to attend.

Arbour of Valley Outdoor Promotions, promises this yearʼs venture will provide an enjoyable experience for the entire family.

“This is the biggest show of its kind in Eastern Ontario and we have some of the best known experts in the business

taking part,” Arbour states.

There is “a gun show within the show” and the $8 admission price (children under 12 get in free if accompanied by an adult) covers both the main event and the gun show.

Parking is plentiful and free of charge!

The Big Buck, Bear and Moose Contest is part of the 2012 venture. Mounts can be brought in on Thursday, April 12 (the day before the show) from 4-8 p.m. and again on Friday, April 13 from 1-9 p.m. “Entrants have a chance to win one of five firearms or

Driver, vehicle fees on the rise For the first time in 15 years, Ontario is increasing driver and vehicle licence fees “to ensure provincial roads and bridges remain safe and in good repair for future generations.”

While costs of maintaining roads, bridges and highways have risen over time, fees have not, so in keeping with the recommendations of the Drummond Commission to reduce the provinceʼs $16-billion deficit, the government is moving forward with “modest and gradual increases” to permit fees for truck and bus operators, permits for trailers and vehicles, new driverʼs licences and renewals, and farm and off-road/snow vehicles.

Plate renewals will rise from $74 to $98, a 33 per cent increase, in the next three years, starting with a boost to $82 Sept. 1.

The revenue generated from the fees will help support the maintenance of provincial roads, highways and bridges.

Even with the increases, Ontarioʼs passenger vehicle licence fees will remain lower than many other provinces in Canada, says the government.

There are about 11 million vehicles registered in Ontario.

Ontario has 16,500 kilometres of highways and 2,720 bridges.

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other prizes and hidden prizes will also be awarded,” Arbour outlines.

“Experts from FROW (Foundation for the Recognition of Ontario Wildlife) will be on hand to measure your animal,” he explains.

Entries cannot be picked up again until 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 15, the final day of the event.

Eastern Canadian Outfitters is donating a fishing trip for two which includes accommodations and a boat and motor for a week. Fernleigh Lodge is sponsoring a week

of family fun and fishing, with lodging in a housekeeping cottage. The trips are valued at $1,000 each.

There will also be hourly prizes given out throughout the weekend. The only catch is that door prize winners must be on site in order to win.

Overall, this yearʼs line-up is second to none!

Included will be “the most informative bass fishing seminar series in Canada” as well as some of the countryʼs best known wild turkey hunting experts who will give interested people pointers on how

to call turkeys as well as the techniques needed to land a big gobbler this spring. Seminars take place all three days.

The Carp show is very much for the family with lots of games for children and the young at heart.

At the centre of the weekend are the exhibit halls. “We have expanded and that means more things to see and do,” Arbour notes.

The Carp Fishing and Outdoors Show covers every possible fishing and hunting need, things for the cottage, including docks as well as informa-

tion on how to book hunting, fishing and outdoor adventure trips.

Show hours are Friday 4-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

For additional information visit the Valley Outdoor Promotions website at www.valleysportsmanshow.com Read this newspaper next week for more details about this exceptional fishing, hunting and outdoors extravaganza and look for or listen to event advertising in the coming days.

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Premier Dalton McGuinty has spending problem MPP John Yakabuski Message from Queen’s Park

Ontario government’s forest sector measures proving effective, says OFIA

SIGNS OF RECOVERY

Signs of that recovery are evident, says OFIA in a news release.

The most recent annual data from the Ministry of Natural Resources show that: • Ontarioʼs forest sector invested $907 million in annual capital and repair expenditures, • annual Ontario forest product sales were estimated at $14 billion • the province collected almost $96 million in annual revenue from the disposition of timber • timber harvest volumes are increasing, new wood supply commitments are being implemented, and • the forest sector continues to employ 200,000 hard working Ontarians in over 260 communities across the province.

“We recognize the need for government to get their fiscal house in order,” said Jamie Lim, president and CEO of the OFIA in the recent news release.

“Our sector has had to do that ourselves over the last few years – and we are prepared to continue to work with government to achieve their objectives, however, we cannot afford to see a downloading of costs or a return to an unlevel playing field with our competitors.

“While we recognize the need for Ontario to eliminate the provincial deficit and as such support many of the objectives of the Drummond Report, we would hope that the governmentʼs response to this report does not result in them undoing all the good work that has been put in place since 2005 when Ontario implemented a series of policy initiatives aimed at making the province a more competitive jurisdiction for the

forest sector,” she stated.

“While we recognize the need for Ontario to eliminate the provincial deficit and as such support many of the objectives of the Drummond Report, we would hope that the governmentʼs response to this report does not result in them undoing all the good work that has been put in place since 2005 when Ontario implemented a series of policy initiatives aimed at making the province a more competitive jurisdiction for the forest sector,” stated Lim. Prior to these measures, a Ministerial Task Force recognized that Ontario was one of the least competitive forestry jurisdictions in North America.

The OFIA says resulting government programs, including the sharing of public forest access road costs, hardwood stumpage rates more closely aligned with those of competing provinces, and industrial electricity rates closer to the North American average, are beginning to show tangible results, and they remain fundamental to the recovery of the sector and related employment.

Addressing Ontarioʼs recovery, the Drummond Report states that “governments do not create jobs in the private sector – only successful businesses can do that.”

“While we agree with the Drummond Report, it is important to note that successful businesses choose stable, cost competitive jurisdictions in which to operate” says Scott Jackson, manager of forest policy at the OFIA, adding “it is equally important to recognize that strong public policy and certainty contribute to making a jurisdiction competitive and attractive.”

Lim notes: “Working with the Ontario Government, Ontario-based forest products companies have worked diligently to lower their operating costs and this has positioned us well for the future.

“Since January, the OFIA, through its prebudget submission as well as additional letters, has encouraged the Ontario government to maintain the competitive measures they have put in place.

“And we, along with the 200,000 employees in over 260 communities, are looking to the government to ensure these measures remain in place in the 2012 budget.”

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Over the last several years, Ontarioʼs forest sector has been faced with a host of well documented challenges – these include a high Canadian dollar, severely reduced housing starts in the U.S., and increasing competition from low cost jurisdiction, says the Ontario Forest Industries Association (OFIA).

Despite these ongoing challenges, OFIA says the provinceʼs forest sector is gradually beginning to see signs of recovery, with the help of signficant effortrs of the private sector,, their employees and the Ontario government.

in rural Ontario, people who, by the very nature of their geography, need a vehicle in order to perform just about everything connected to their lives.

We in Renfrew County donʼt have the option of public transit available to those in urban centres, and instead must rely on vehicles to get to work, get the kids to school, buy groceries, visit loved ones, or visit the doctor or other health care providers.

Whatʼs more, in areas such as ours, youʼll often see families who require more than one vehicle, in fact several vehicles, in order to carry out their basic and daily routines.

And thatʼs why Mr. McGuintyʼs new licence fees, taxes dressed up in different clothing, will hurt further a people already suffering from an unfair tax burden.

Not only is it bad economic policy, itʼs blatantly unfair. Increasing user fees just shifts an increasing burden onto people already finding it difficult to cope.

The people of this riding, and of this province, deserve better from their government.

The hamster on a wheel approach favoured by the McGuinty Liberals is not working.

Since McGuinty wonʼt change, next chance we get, we will have to get rid of him. Rural Ontario canʼt afford him any longer.

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Itʼs pretty much a given that Dalton McGuinty has had a spending problem during his time in office, one that economist Don Drummond suggests will end up costing the people of Ontario some $30 billion in deficit and a whopping $400 billion in debt by the year 2017 if left unchecked.

This is serious money, and it represents a very serious problem.

What leaves me shaking my head in absolute bewilderment is the more than $2 billion in new spending this government has announced since the House resumed sitting this past November. This spending is the type of thing that has put the province in its current predicament in the first place, and it seems to me to be totally irresponsible to carry on as if thereʼs nothing wrong, almost as if ignoring the problem might make it go away.

But as the Drummond Report indicated, Ontarioʼs fiscal problems are not going to get better any time soon, and as seems always to be the case, the burden of this problem will be faced disproportionately by people who live in rural Ontario.

Mr. McGuinty has opted to pursue a familiar course of action, and that is to raise

your taxes yet again. Youʼll never hear him say the dreaded t-word out loud, but he doesnʼt have to in order to have the same negative effect on our wallets and pocketbooks. What heʼll do instead is raise user fees in certain important areas, and use this extra money as a new revenue stream, which in the latest instance, doesnʼt even cover the cost of his new spending since November, let alone doing anything to bring relief to the deficit and debt situations.

The government announced this past week that it was raising fees for driverʼs licence renewals, licence plate renewals, driverʼs licence exams, trailer permits, and commercial and farm plates. The rate of increase represents a 10 per cent jack in fees for 2013, and another 10 per cent for 2014, and nowhere will these fees hurt more than in rural areas such as right here in Renfrew County.

Again, the provincial Liberals have made it still more expensive for us to live where we do, an area already suffering from the burdens of under-employment, high energy and fuel costs, and a population that includes many who exist at the lower end of the economic ladder.

These new fees continue the governmentʼs discrimination against people living

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This notice is given pursuant to Section 238(2.1) of the Municipal Act 2001.

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 9:00 a.m.

Thursday, April 5, 2012 9:00 a.m.

Town of Arnprior Recreation & Library Service Agreements Township Recreation, Library, Fire and Museum Budgets Public Works, Administration, Planning, Building, Animal Control and Policing Budgets

______________________________ Noreen C. Mellema, CMO CAO/Clerk Dated at the Township of McNab/Braeside in the County of Renfrew this 20th day of March 2012

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EDUCATION

RCI Raiders Sears Drama Festival shows March 28 at RCI Charlie Bossy

Every year schools from across Renfrew County come together to participate in the Sears Drama festival Each school presents a one act play in front of an enthusiastic audience and an adjudicator.

The plays represent a wide range of genres that can include comedy, dramas or epic theatre. Following the individual adjudications, awards are handed out to stand-out performances individually and collectively. Last year RCI received awards for costuming and makeup, as well as awards to director Adam Campbell and actress Emily Waterston. The top school at the festival proceeds to the Regional festival. RCI drama club members are looking forward to this unique opportunity to showcase their talent.

This year the festival is being hosted by Arnprior District High School. It also a particularly special year for RCI as two plays will be submitted from the school.

Mrs. Foohey is directing the first play, Jealousy Jane, a play by Lindsay Price. A comedy with a serious message, the play revolves around Jane, a girl who is so jealous of everything and everyone that she is attached to a jealousy monster that follows her wherever she goes. This is a quick-paced play with interesting characters suitable for all audiences.

The cast includes Hailie Harris as Jane, Riley Kluke as the monster and Bruce Cole

plays Oscar, Janeʼs best friend.

Johnny Le is Bill, Janeʼs boyfriend and Kauri Dahl rounds out the cast as Janeʼs sister Betina. Stage managing duties are held by Amanda Tubman and Colleen Fleury. Joe Steele will look after the technical direction for both plays and Mrs. Rodden will be in charge of hair and makeup.

The second play is The Worker written by Walter Wykes, and directed by myself. A drama, the play focuses on the struggles of a man as he tries to balance his work life, his mentally ailing wife and his “new” family. A threerole play, the lead actors are Anthony Burton, and Alex Spurrell with Zack Bidgood in a supporting role.

All the actors have been working tirelessly for weeks, and are to be commended for the smooth production and preparation of their shows.

Their dedication to the plays, and their efforts to memorize lines, organize costumes and to work with each other has made the preparation for the performances enjoyable.

If you are interested in seeing these interesting performances, the Sears Drama festival will be held at Arnprior High School on Tuesday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. Opeongo High School, Arnprior High School and Renfrew Collegiate will be represented at the festival this year. There will also be a public performance of both RCI shows on Wednesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. in the Grant Gym. Tickets are available at the door.

Leading-edge technology unveiled at Canadore Canadore has opened one of the most advanced digital production studios in Ontario. The Integrated Media Centre features leading-edge equipment and technology giving students a real-world experience like no other.

The 2,000 square-foot media hub will enhance the overall student learning experience by providing access to new equipment and emerging multimedia technology. Investments made in the Centreʼs technology have positioned the College as a leader in the province, with on-site equipment unique to the northern Ontario film industry.

“I am so impressed to see a college with a Red digital cinema camera, used in productions like The Hobbit and Spiderman,” said Jeff Chen, film director for Colony Pictures.

“Canadoreʼs set up is very cutting-edge, with computers and technology to create industry-standard visual effects.”

The IMC provides an advanced digital platform for existing programs as well as a technology base for new program development to meet industry needs.

Students from the Advertising – Creative Media, Broadcasting – Radio, Broadcasting – Television and Video Production, Digital Cinematography, Graphic Design, Mobile Application Development and Theatre Arts programs will benefit from the newly-renovated space and advanced technology acquisitions.

“The idea behind the Media Centre is to provide a space where students across programs can work and learn from each other,” said David Himmelman, dean of media, design and dramatic arts at Canadore.

“By creating this type of collaborative learning environment, students will learn different disciplines that will prepare them for digital careers across the globe.”

Canadore also announced its partnership with Intelligent Creatures, a globally-recognized special effects company, to convert classic 2-D movies into 3-D. Students will work alongside CEO Lon Molnar on certain aspects of the 3-D renderings.

Photo courtesy of St. Joseph’s Catholic High School

A group of St Joseph’s Catholic High School students and staff members travelled to the Dominican Republic on a humanitarian mission.

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Dominican Republic mission serves others The March Break is over and everyone is back in class. Even our Europe travelers have returned.

As we approach the end of the season of Lent, it seems appropriate to reflect on what we can be thankful for and how we can continue to make a difference in our world.

As reported earlier in February, a group of St Josephʼs Catholic High School students and staff members travelled to the Dominical Republic on a humanitarian mission.

The following summary of their experience has been provided by students Breigh Whalen and Dean Dewar.

St. Josephʼs Catholic High School along with Bishop Smith Catholic High School teamed up for a missionary trip to the Dominican Republic (DR), to a small town named Yamasa.

We packed hockey bags full of medical supplies and a small amount of clothes to last us the week (to leave room for supplies that we would take down with us and leave there).

The medical supplies went directly to a clinic, where Dr. Leo goes out of his way to help those in need who seek medical attention.

While down in the Dominican, we lived with upper-middle class families, and we were always kept busy doing something.

We visited schools and we painted houses for impoverished families.

Painting their homes gives them a sense of pride for what they have.

Their houses were all painted bright colours, usually blue or yellow.

The point in this trip that had a lasting impact on all of us was when we went to visit the bateys.

This is where the poorest of the poor live and where the Haitian slave camps used to be.

They have absolutely nothing and might not have food throughout the day.

As part of our mission work in the DR, we delivered friendship kits, which contained food.

Friendship kits were purchased through fundraising activities held by our DR team throughout the year and each kit contained food staples to support a family for about three weeks.

This entire experience has taught us to be thankful for what we have.

We hope others will take this message away from our experience as well.

291 Plaunt St. S. Rev. Russell Wardell Rev. Susan Tough Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m.

Nursery available Wheelchair Accessible Loop Hearing System Upgraded Sound System Church Office 613-432-2285 Mon. - Thurs. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Call if transportation required Website: http://www.tsarenfrew.ca _____________________________

St. James Lutheran 66 Elgin Ave. E. 432-5078 Pastor Cathy McCaig SUNDAY, MARCH 25 – LENT 5 9AM – WORSHIP & FELLOWSHIP Come and Worship _____________________________

Hebron Christian Reformed Church Pastor David Tigchelaar 433-3598 • 431 Albert St. Sunday 10 a.m.

Worship Service – Nursery Available Sunday School During Service Coffee Break Women’s Interfaith Bible Study Wednesday mornings From 10:00 -11:30 a.m.

Story Hour and Nursery for Children 5 yrs. and under Available Everyone is welcome _____________________________

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

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

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

The Salvation Army 8 Argyle St. at Munroe Corps Officer/Pastor SUNDAY SERVICE 10 A.M. Women’s Ministry Men’s Ministry Bible Study 613-432-7721 All Are Welcome! ____________________________

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Church of St. James the Greater (Roman Catholic) Portage-du-Fort QC Palm Sunday, 11am Good Friday, 4pm Easter Sunday, 11am All welcome.

The Renfrew Presbyterian Church Ministers: The Reverends Brian and Alison Sharpe Organist: Mrs. Elizabeth Brumm, H.B.Mus., A.R.CT.(2) SUNDAY 10:00 a.m. – Worship Nursery Care Available Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Wheelchair Accessibility EVERYONE WELCOME Come join us in worship “I was glad when they said to me, ‘Let us go to the Lord’s house’.”

(Psalm 122:1) Good News Bible _____________________________

Renfrew Baptist Church Corner of Plaunt & Railway 432-4266 Rev. Tom Smith SUNDAY 10:30 – Worship Cable Channel 22 Sundays 11 a.m. & 3 p.m.

Bible Study, Wednesday 7 p.m.

All Are Welcome _____________________________

The Anglican Churcha of Canada ST. PAUL THE APOSTLE Corner Argyle St. at Patrick Phone 432-3062 Ministry Rev’d. Cathy McCaig with the members of the Parish.

SUNDAYS 10:30am – Morning Worship/Holy Communion Come and Worship _____________________________

The Roman Catholic Community OUR LADY OF FATIMA PARISH 100 Lisgar Avenue, West 432-8525 Saturday 7:00 p.m.

Sunday 9:00 a.m.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER PARISH 331 Plaunt Street, South 432-5825 Saturday 5:00 p.m.

Sunday 10:30 a.m. _____________________________

Words of Life Ministries SUNDAYS @ 7pm

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

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Greater Madawaska Mayor Peter Emon, centre, and Coun. Brian Hunt, left, chat with residents at the volunteer appreciation night at Calabogie Peaks Resort March 14.

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The Township of Greater Madawaska Council held its first volunteer appreciation night March 14 at Calabogie Peaks Resort, and organizers couldnʼt have been more pleased with the turnout and how the night went.

“This astounds me,” Coun Bruno Kierczak said. “Itʼs so nice to see some many good people out to support our community. I am astounded by the number of people that are here.”

Coun. Kierczak emceed the evening.

It was he who originally brought up the volunteer appreciation night idea.

Expectations when the night was first planned was for a turnout of about 70 people.

Last weekʼs event went far and away beyond that, with 120 attending.

“You can see whoʼs running the community. Itʼs not the politicians,” Kierczak said, “Volunteers make the Township of Greater Madawaska a better place to live, and they donʼt ask for anything back.”

He thanked firefighters, members of the Lions Clubs, fish and game clubs, committees, etc., all the volunteers and their organizations.

Mayor Peter Emon, who has been a

part of township council since 1988, said itʼs a good community to be a councillor and volunteer in. “The community remains dependant on the good work of our volunteers. They are the backbone of our community. Volunteers are community builders.”

“I know we have a lot more work to do, but I like the direction we are going in,” Emon added of council.

“Families, singles, retiring or retired, they are all welcome. We want them to move here.”

Chief Administrative Officer Mark Urbanski has only been at Greater Madawaska a short time, but appreciates the work volunteers put in.

“Itʼs only been a couple of months. Already, Iʼve seen the good work the various communities are going,” he said.

Councillors Brian Hunt and Glenda McKay also addressed the gathering, going over the 2012 budget and financial overview, and 2012 priorities respectively. Coun. Karin Lehnhardt was unable to attend.

Greater Madawaska staff members were introduced throughout the evening.

Snacks were also provided.

“Thank you and keep up the good work in building our community,” Mayor Emon said.

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EMC news – The tickets sat on his dresser for a couple of days before Percy Wall bothered to see if heʼd won.

The owner of a used car dealership on Daniel Street, Wall isnʼt one for playing the lottery very often. Good thing he decided to get a Lotto 6/49 – with Encore – for the March 7 draw.

Wall took home the $100,000 prize in that draw, $100,010 to be specific.

“I wasnʼt that excited,” Wall said of the moment he discovered that he held the winning ticket. “I said, ʻOh, thatʼs nice.ʼ It didnʼt hit me right away, I guess.”

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By Public Tender MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADMASTON/BROMLEY TAKE NOTICE that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on the 12th day of April, 2012, at the Municipal Office of the Corporation of the Township of Admaston/Bromley, 477 Stone Road, R. R. 2, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3Z5

The tenders will then be opened on the same day at the Township Offices, 477 Stone Road, Renfrew, Ontario at 3:05 p.m.

Description of Lands: Part Lot 6, Con 15, Geographic Township of Admaston, Township of Admaston/Bromley, County of Renfrew Minimum Tender Amount: $6385.43

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“Thatʼs the lucky store,” Wall said, chuckling.

He drove down to Toronto on Monday to claim his prize.

Heʼs had a lot of phone calls since then, mostly folks congratulating him, saying itʼs nice to see a local person win, and that he deserved it.

Wall is taking it in stride, saying $100,000 isnʼt all that much money, that it will barely cover the cost of a couple of nice cars.

Even $1 million, he said, doesnʼt go far these days. Two nice homes will cost more than that, he said.

“Iʼll pay some bills off with it. It helps to take a bit of pressure off,” he said. “Itʼs nice to have, but itʼs not a lot of money anymore.”

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or of a bank draft or cheque certified by a bank or trust corporation payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold.

Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

Copies of Environmental Studies of the property may be obtained from the Township Office.

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

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact:

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Ex-NHLers put on good show at MAC Peter Clark peter.clark@metroland.com

Advance ticket sales were in excess of 400, and when door sales were factored in, Sunday afternoonʼs NHL Alumni-Renfrew Minor Hockey All-Star game drew about 550 people.

“Not bad considering we only had about six weeks to pull it together. Usually we have about six months,” said Renfrew Minor Hockey Association vice-president Kim Greer.

The gameʼs proceeds went to the RMHA, which included a nice boost of $480 from the 50-50 draw. There were also numerous auction items for the cause.

On the ice, the Alumni skated off with the victory, 16-9.

The game also featured a skills competition instead of a second period, and numerous pranks from the NHLers.

Steve Radke made the mistake of scoring the gameʼs first goal, and rewarded with a pie to the face at centre ice.

After that, the retired NHL boys put on a skills display of their own, netting the next six goals.

Walter Gretzky was their honourary coach. The roster included Brad Marsh, Brent Gretzky, Rick Vaive, Bill Derlago, Lou Franceschetti, Dan Daoust, Todd Harvey, Mike Krushelnyski, Dennis Maruk, Marty McSorley, Mike Pelyk and goaltender Mark Laforest. Renfrewʼs Mike Sammon and Rob Leighton were added to their lineup.

Coaching the local squad was Bob ʻGrapesʼ Dillabough and Kevin ʻThe Bearʼ Regan. Suiting up for the Renfrew All-Stars were Shawn Mulvagh, Donald Carty, Brad Gould, Steve Linton, Greg Utronki, Scott Campbell, Patrick Cayen, Jeff Halk, Steve Radke, Tony Iob, Robert Fulton, Peter Whalen, Tim OʼConnor and Allan Yull.

Mike Lefebvre and Daryl Fiebig were the goaltenders.

Former NHL defenceman Dave Hutchison refereed the contest, and was assisted by linesmen Terry McIntyre and Gord Harper. Mayor Bill Ringrose dropped the puck to officially open the game and was joined by Paul Simard to handle timekeeping duties.

Bailey Rogers sang the national anthem.

Krushelnyski and McSorley (five Stanley Cups as players between them) ran a hockey clinic with the Renfrew Initiation and novice programs before the game.

Enjoy the game as long as you can, McSorley told the kids.

“Itʼs not about making the National Hockey League. Itʼs about fun. If youʼre still playing the game when you are 50, 55 years old, then youʼve had a good career.”

Appreciate all your parents do for you so you can go out and enjoy playing, Krushelynski added.

The NHL Alumni plays about 20 to 25 games a year. The Renfrew stop was a part of an Ottawa Valley tour. They spent St. Patrickʼs Day in Pembroke, and on Monday, were in Carleton Place after staying over Sunday night at the Best Western Renfrew Inn.

Mercury photos by Peter Clark

Steve Radke, left, of the Renfrew Minor Hockey Association All-Stars, and former Toronto Maple Leaf defenceman Mike Pelyk lock horns along the boards during Sunday afternoon’s game for the RMHA.

Allan Yull, 18, of the RMHA All-Stars, had to deke around this thrown hockey stick from an NHL Alumni only to be stopped by goaltender Mark Laforest on this occasion.

A crowd of about 550 people took in Sunday afternoon’s event. The former National Hockey Leaguers came out on top by a 16-9 margin.

Walter Gretzky is flanked by Bailey Rogers, left, who sang O Canada, and Renfrew Minor Hockey president Lesley Wright.

Rick Vaive, the first Toronto Maple Leaf to score 50 goals in one season, signs autographs for a couple of young lads at a meet and greet in the upstairs hall following Sunday’s NHL Alumni game. Seated at right is former NHL defenceman Dave Hutchison, who refereed the Alumni contest.

Enjoy another top-notch Ma-Te-Way event. The Renfrew Skating Club hosts its ice show featuring top-40 hits, Saturday, March 31 at 7 p.m.

No admission charge.

A good afternoon to be inside at the rink, despite the weather A crowd of about 550 people enjoyed Sunday afternoon at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre as the NHL Alumni rolled into town.

They demonstrated a skill or two in what went down as a 16-9 win, and then joined the local team in the upstairs hall where many autographs were signed for kids and grownups alike.

The game came with the antics these charity games often bring.

Renfrew Pizzeria received a call to deliver a pizza to the Alumni players bench.

As members of the Alumni were feasting, it left the Renfrew lads

PETER CLARK PETER’S PUTTERINGS with almost the whole ice surface to themselves, but they didnʼt score.

“They (the other team) almost never score when we do (the pizza prank), one of the Alumni members noted following the game.

Goaltender Daryl Fiebig stopped Dennis Maruk in the skills competition. Daryl was surprised to learn that his save came off a guy that scored 60 goals for Washington one year, a club record that stood until

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“It was Sean Burke,” Laforest said.

“He looked smaller from 200 feet.”

It was good to see Brad Marsh.

He doesnʼt play for the Alumni all that often, but laced up the skates for the three games in the Valley (Pembroke, Renfrew and Carleton Place).

Marty McSorley is making his way back to his California home at the completion of the current Alumni tour. The weatherʼs probably no warmer there than it is here.

Mike Krushelnyski has his name on the Stanley Cup four times, three as a player with Edmonton, and one as an assistant coach with Detroit.

Who had his picture taken with Renfrew townsfolk the most? No doubt, it was Walter Gretzky. Anyone who missed him didnʼt try. * * * The Ottawa Senators goaltender credited with scoring a goal was Damian Rhodes when the New Jersey Devils scored into their own open net during a delayed penalty call against Ottawa in a 1999 game.

Rhodes also posted a shutout (60) that night.

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Alex Ovechkin came along.

Sporting a ʻloudʼ jacket, Renfrew coach Grapes Dillabough was the target of a pail of water late in the game. They missed the first time, but I donʼt think so on the second.

Bailey Rogers sang the national anthem, something not lost on the players, who have heard it a million times, and half a million renditions.

Rick Vaive commented to her on the good job she did.

Greg Utronki recalled a game he attended in Toronto many moons ago when Mark Laforest skated from one end of the rink to the other to fight the opposing goaltender.

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St. Patrick’s Day Raglan Street traffic jam for a good cause 55 participants out for first St. Patrick’s fun run Peter Clark peter.clark@metroland.com

There was a traffic delay in downtown Renfrew at 10 a.m.

Saturday. It wasn’t due to a parade or traffic delay.

“I apologize for any inconvenience to motorists. The OPP was efficient, but it was my agenda that was curtailed and I take responsibility for any delay,” noted Colleen Berry.

Berry was the organizer of the Valley Source for Sports five-kilometre St. Patrick’s Day fun run from Low Square.

“This is the first event in a series that I plan to host and definitely a learning experience. There will be some tweaking done for the next one for sure,” Berry added.

That aside, the event for charity and fitness was a huge success.

Funds raised from the fun run went to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation for the digital mammography unit.

The run was hosted by Valley Source for Sports (Larry Vice) in partnership with the Boston 4 Bust, a fundraising initiative for the benefactor dedicated in the memory of Marlene Kauffeldt, a former employee of RVH who lost her life to breast cancer in 2007.

“The weather conditions were perfect for running,” Berry said.

Coun. Andrew Evans represented the town and addressed the crowd at Low Square.

Also there was Leprechaun and official marshal Sandra McGregor. Her schedule also took her to Dacre and Douglas.

Sandra Beimers represented the RVH Foundation and spoke from her personal experience on the importance of the existence of digital mammography in our community.

Warm-up was led by certified personal trainer Lori McGregor, and Kate Wearring of Ottawa Valley Physiotherapy.

Birthday girl Mary Etmanski was on hand to celebrate the occasion.

The fun run drew 55 participants from Cobden, Foresters Falls, Pakenham, Pembroke, Petawawa and Renfrew.

Finishers were given a

green ribboned medallion donated by Daryl and Debbie Fiebig of Fiebig Trophy and Engraving.

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Stewart Campbell was first to hit the finish line in 18 minutes and 42 seconds.

“Under 19 (minutes). That’s pretty good for me, Colleen did a great job running (organizing) this,” Campbell said.

“It was a good run,” Campbell added. “It’s getting me ready for Boston.”

Campbell will be running in his eighth Boston Marathon next month.

Second to finish was Leo Hall of Renfrew. Other runners were top under-18 yearold male Justin LaForest, 16, and Maddie Nolan, also 16, of Pakenham.

Nolan was the first female runner to reach the finish, doing so in less than 25 minutes.

Meghan Pattenson of Pembroke was the first adult female to cross the line.

Bevan Wearing took the boys under-14 category while 10-year-old Henry Innes and Christopher Cayan, 8, were recognized for being the youngest to complete the event.

NHL Alumni tickets for the March 18 game in Renfrew donated by Berrylane Trailers were won by Nicola Innes.

Many other draw prizes included gift certificates from Vallery SFS and a coffee basket from Renfrew Tim Hortons, and an Irish Treat basket from Whitewater Roadrunners of Cobden.

Participants were invited back to Valley Source for Sports where they were treated to refreshments, including Irish stew and baked beans.

Running clinic members created and provided nutritious smoothies and glutenfree baking. As well, goods were donated by Stirling No Frills.

Running entries, a 50-50 draw and guess-how-many jar raised $1,197 for the morning.

“It’s really, really good to see these types of things going on in town. Good to see the participation.” Coun. Evans said.

Marathoner Stewart Campbell completed the fun run in 18:42. He’s looking forward to running in his eighth Boston Marathon next month.

Sandra Beimers, left, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010, receives a medal from Valley Source for Sports St. Patrick’s Day five-kilometre fun run organizer Colleen Berry. Coun. Andrew Evans, background, represented the Town of Renfrew at Saturday’s event.

Maddie Nolan, 16, was the first female to hit the finish line and fourth runner overall.

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Ontario Water Regulations 170/03 requires that annual reports for water systems be made available to the public.

The annual water reports for 2011 are available at the Whitewater Municipal Office during normal working hours at 44 Main Street, Cobden or on the Township’s website located at www.whitewaterregion.ca under “Announcements”.

SUMMER STUDENT POSITIONS The Township of Whitewater Region is accepting applications for the summer student positions listed below: Swimming Instructor – Cobden Beach Program Swimming Instructor Assistant – Cobden Beach Program Labourers – Public Works Department Office Assistant – Administration/Building Department

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Please note that positions may be dependent on funding approval. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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Atom teams end season at local tournament Peter Clark peter.clark@metroland.com

The Renfrew Minor Hockey Association hosted its annual atom house tournament Saturday at the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre.

Canadian Tire had the best showing of the three Renfrew teams with a win and a loss.

Canadian Tire defeated Deep River 2-1 before dropping a 5-2 decision to West Carleton.

Connor Zohr scored in each game. Jacob Miller and Andrew MacAskill had other goals.

Summer Simons was between the pipes.

Farrellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Installation lost 7-1 to Deep River and tied Arnprior 3-3 in the tournament.

William Todd had a hat trick against Arnprior and Caley Campbell a single versus Deep River. Paul Sansom added three assists in the tournament.

Meadow Congdon and Brody Bennett shared goalcrease duties for Farrellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Barkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Collision Centre lost 5-0 to Deep River and 10-1 to West Carleton. Kelson Hart scored. Brody Byce was in goal.

Arnprior topped West Car-

leton 4-1 to win the tournament. The two Deep River teams met in the B final. Deep River won 2-1.

Arnprior defeated Canadian Tire 6-0 in the third and deciding game of their atom playoff series last week.

B.R. Fulton Construction went 1-and-2 at a recent Kemptville peewee house tournament.

The Renfrew team lost 2-1, won 4-2 and then dropped a 4-3 decision to the host Kemptville Panthers in the B final.

Brendan Hanniman and Braeden Mackin had two goals in the tournament. Dawson Brown, Darin Verch and Brett Clouthier carded singles.

Connery Campbell played goal in two games and Carter Atkins one.

NAPA Auto Parts won the C title at the same tournament.

The Renfrew team lost 4-2 and 6-2 decisions before defeating Kemptville 5-2.

Ryan Fortin and Hunter Wright had two goals in the tournament. Braeden Reinert, Garett McDonald, Brandon Fortin, Brandon Nykyforak and Wyatt St. Michael added singles.

Bryce Schaap and McKale

Van Genderen shared netminding duties.

The Upper Ottawa Valley peewee final between the two Renfrew teams started last night. Game two at the Ma-TeWay Activity Centre is Sunday at 6 p.m.

Fraserâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clothes Shop is in the bantam B final. They meet Pembroke Friday at 7 p.m.

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Upper Ottawa Valley Hockey League 2011-12 championship series get underway this week, and three involve Renfrew teams.

The Peewee Wolves are at home to Petawawa Saturday at 2:30 p.m.

On Sunday at 7 p.m., the Atom Wolves also host the Patriots.

The Minor Midget Timberwolves take on the Pembroke Kings Monday at 8:30 p.m.

The Renfrew Juvenile Timberwolves are also at home this week for game two of the Lanark-Carleton Minor Hockey League (juvenile) final.

Renfrew hosts Osgoode Rideau Friday at 8:30 p.m.

These have been the top two teams in the league right from the start of the year.

Show your support for the Renfrew Amateur Wrestling Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s senior team and enjoy a good plate of spaghetti at the same time.

The senior team is hosting the spaghetti dinner fundraiser at the AFAC Wing Thursday, March 29 from 5 to 8 p.m.

Cost is $8 per plate.

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Above, Brandon McCrea, 10, and two Barkerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Collision Centre teammates are in pursuit of a Deep River puck carrier during the opening game of the Renfrew atom house tournament Saturday morning.

At left, Connor Murdock, centre, and Ryan Kelusky, right, of Renfrew Metro, stay one step ahead of a Stittsville pursuer at the recent Arnprior novice house tournament.

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Finnigan’s pulls out second overtime thriller Peter Clark peter.clark@metroland.com

Photo courtesy of M.J. and Mary Blimkie

Sport Renfrew support Sport Renfrew contributed to young and old during its Sunday Night Bingo of March 4.

From left are Jonathan and Alex Ellis, $65 each for wrestling; Sport Renfrew representative Sue Soucy; and Carl Hayward, Groves Park Lodge, $500.

Raiders hit the OFSAA mats Patty Edwards Renfrew Collegiate Institute

Most of Renfrew Collegiate Instituteʼs wrestling team qualified for the 2012 Ontario high school (OFSAA) championship held in Peterborough, March 5-7.

This was no small feat, as RCI sent five wrestlers to a competition where more than a thousand students competed.

Each member of the Raiders team demonstrated their much-practised techniques and illustrated incredible dedication, proudly representing RCI. Attending this high levelled competition were Jake Cartman, James Forin, Angel Smith, Ida Yates-Lavery and Taylor Cameron.

Honourable mention goes out to Jake for placing in the top six in his weight class.

Congratulations, wrestlers.

And good luck at the nationals and the winter games.

Finniganʼs Roadhouse continues to have a flare for the dramatics in the Eganville Hockey League final.

As a four-time league champion, the Renfrew team realizes, you donʼt have to dominate every night – just win.

And thatʼs what Finniganʼs has been able to do.

For the second time is as many meetings, the Roadhouse produced some overtime magic to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five championships series over the Golden Lake Thunderbirds.

Tim OʼConnor was the author of the extratime marker this past Friday with 6:35 gone to

give Finniganʼs the 3-2 victory.

The teams traded goals in the first and third periods with the Thunderbirds twice taking the lead when Adam Bernard and former junior B Renfrew Timberwolf Cheyenne Two-Axe Kohoko scored.

Kohokoʼs tally gave Golden Lake a 2-1 advantage with 13:59 remaining before Jeff OʼConnor answered six minutes later to again drew Finniganʼs even. Andrew McKay notched the first-period tally for Finniganʼs.

Goaltenders Steve Bowes and Golden Lake counterpart Benji Zomers were equal to the task until OʼConnor broke it up in the overtime.

Finniganʼs had five minor penalties and Golden Lake four in the fast-paced contest.

Game three is Friday at 8 p.m. in Eganville.

Dagenais Community Bonspiel coming to Renfrew Curling Club Peter Clark peter.clark@metroland.com

After an absence of many years, the Renfrew Curling Club will be the site of a community bonspiel on the last two days of March.

The Dagenais Construction Community Bonspiel, in conjunction with Gentek will run Friday, March 30 and Saturday, March 31.

The final draw of the 2011-2012 curling season consists of three divisions, sponsored

by Money Concepts, Renfrew Golf Club and Barkerʼs Collision Centre.

Games in the Money Concepts draw are at 4 p.m. Friday, and Saturday at 9 a.m. and 2:15 p.m.

The Renfrew Golf Club draw is Friday at 6 p.m., and Saturday at 10:45 a.m. and 4 p.m.

The Barkerʼs Collision Centre draw runs Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 12:30 and

5:45 p.m.

The cost per team is $100. All teams play three six-end games and each team is asked to bring a prize. Prizes are drawn for Saturday at 8 p.m.

Everyone gets a prize and thereʼs something special for the teams that have the most fun, organizer Gord Eady said.

“We have 24 teams and a waiting list. Next year, we will try to expand it to 32 teams,” Eady said.

“If you are a Texas Hold ʼem player, come on out,” Eady added.

Texas Hold ʼem will be played Friday night.

The way it is set up, the most anyone can lose is $30.

Eady can be reached at 613-432-6127 for more information on the weekendʼs event. All proceeds go to the Renfrew Curling Club.

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Jack Alexander had the fastest time of the day on his second run, but his incredible speed got the best of him on the first. Sean Swayze and Zach Wroe (sitting in eighth after one run) were also quick out of the gates but did not finish a run each.

The nine-and-under group fared better. Sam Alexander doubled his gold medal count with another, and Thomas Cousens picked up his second bronze. Wesley Matthews and Alex Wroe zoomed to sixth and ninth, while Evan Sharma was just shy of a top 19, coming in 11th.

Carson Lefebvre also skied fast but was disqualified on both runs for missing gates.

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In I2 action, the athletes were divided by age. This meant that more of the racers could be recognized for their accomplishments.

The racers travelled to Mont Ste-Marie, Que., for the first race, a giant slalom, where they achieved some of their best results this season, on the steepest course of the season.

In the 10-year-old age group, Alyssa Steggall (Stittsville) skied to 13th place, while Jack Alexander (Carp) zoomed to fifth place, with Connor Allen (Manotick) coming in at 13th. Tyler Lefebvre (Calabogie) managed to snag 14th despite a fall in his first run. Sean Swayze (Braeside) and Zach Wroe (Calabogie) posted times fast enough for sixth and eighth, but unfortunately couldnʼt capitalize on it for the second run.

In the nine-and-under age group, Sam Alexander (Carp) dominated the field, capturing the gold medal by a large margin. Thomas Cousens (Stittsville) podiumed as well, with a bronze medal. Wesley Matthews (Calabogie) sped into the top 10, placing 10th, with eight-year-olds Alex Wroe (Burnstown), Carson Lefebvre (Calabogie) and Evan Sharma (Kingston) achieving 12th, 15th, and 18th respectively.

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The K1 racers travelled to the provincials in Collingwood. They had to be very adaptable, as they had to ski in extremely variable spring conditions, with some days being slushy and others cold and icy. The racers competed in slalom, giant slalom, and Super G races on each day of the three-day event. In the boys slalom, Alex Duff (Pembroke) placed ninth, Sammy Duff (Pembroke) was 23rd, and Travis Reid (Kingston) had a strong first run but did not finish his second run.

In the K1 boys provincial GS race, Sammy was fifth and Travis 29th.

All of the girls finished their runs, with Lauren CampbellBrunke (Renfrew) 62nd, Sophia Tan 65th (Kanata), Jenna Wissing 68th (Kanata), and Lauren Ferguson 71st (Carp).

These are results to be proud of in the talented provincial arena.

The K2 racers also attended the provincials. In the GS, Mikayla Reid (Kingston) sped to 45th, while Aylen Ferguson (Carp) and Christopher Pepin (Kinburn) did not finish.

In the slalom, Mikayla was 45th again, with Aylen skiing a strong race to come in 49th. Christopher Pepin skied hard but a spectacular crash knocked him out of the rest of the races. In the Super G, Mikayla inched her way up to 43rd, and Aylen bettered her previous runs to finish 38th.

The K2s participated in their season championship races too, with good results. In the GS at Calabogie Peaks, Christopher was in 10th place after his first run, and in the slalom at Camp Fortune, he achieved a season-best by placing 14th.

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BarryĘźs Bay will be a hockey mecca on the ďŹ nal weekend of March.

The annual Renfrew County Multicultural Hockey tournament runs at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre over three days.

The event consists of four teams and cultures â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the Irish Shamrocks, German Black Eagles, Algonquin Thunderbirds and Kashubian GrifďŹ ns â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in both the open and womenĘźs divisions.

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SundayĘźs action is highlighted by the Opeongo Heritage Bowl (gentlemen) at 11:15 a.m.; the Opeongo Heritage Trophy (women) at 12:30 p.m., and the open division championship, the Opeongo Heritage Cup, at 1:45 p.m.

A weekend pass is $20 for adults.

ThatĘźs a saving of $5 off regular daily admission.

Student weekend passes are $15, but available on the Friday night only.

Sidewinder performs at the dance Saturday at 9 p.m. Admission to the dance is $10.

Two-time defending Renfrew MenĘźs Hockey League champion Kelly Homes moved ever closer to adding another piece of hardware to the trophy case.

Kelly Homes posted a convincing 4-1 win over Renfrew Pizzeria in the opening game of the 2012 best-of-ďŹ ve championship series March 13.

They then fended off a determined Renfrew Pizzeria

midway through the third period.

Zach McIntyre blocked the other 16 shots to earn the goaltending victory.

Pizzeria netminder Tyler Miller corralled 25 of 29 Kelly Homes shots.

Renfrew Pizzeria went down with guns blazing in game two.

Twice in the ďŹ nal stanza, they narrowed a two-goal deďŹ cit to one, but couldnĘźt ďŹ nd an equalizer.

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Tony Iob netted a hat trick, his third goal into an empty net, to lead Kelly Homes to the game-one triumph. Denver Mullen added a single.

The defending champions owned a 3-0 lead until Ryan McIntyre cracked his brotherĘźs shutout bid on a high dart

ing was the difference in the 4-3 victory.

Darrin Chaplin, Chad Mullen, Denver Mullen and Tony Iob were goalgetters. Chad Mullen also earned three assists.

Patrick Pender, Ryan McIntyre and Jimmy MacMillan clicked for Pizzeria.

Kelly Homes took eight of 10 penalties, but Pizzeria was unable to make them pay.

Renfrew Pizzeria needed a win Wednesday night to force a fourth game next Thursday.

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The Arnprior Packers and Gatineau Mustangs have taken completely different paths to the Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey LeagueĘźs Metro-Valley championship series.

Arnprior has been methodically building to this point.

The Packers ďŹ nished a solid second in each of the past two seasons in the Valley Division before falling to the Renfrew Timberwolves both years.

The Wolves captured last springĘźs Valley Division ďŹ nal in ďŹ ve-game ďŹ nal, and the division semiďŹ nal over Arnprior in six games the year before.

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Arnprior hosts game three Friday, and the ďŹ fth game next Wednesday. Both games are slated for 7:30 p.m.

The Castleman Vikings captured their ďŹ rst St. Lawrence Division title while the Athens Aeros are Rideau Division champions.

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SPORTS Big catches Jessie Hahn displays his mighty 15.4pound pike that took first place in the Griffith and Matawatchan Fish and Game Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual ice fishing derby March 3. At right, second-place winner, Ralph VanKoughnet holds up his 7.11pound pickerel. Third-place Donnie Friske caught a 5.3-lb. pike. The junior winner, for the second straight year, was Alexi Woito, with a 1.1-pound pike on this extremely windy but successful day of fishing.

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Eady Realty, Inc. Brokerage

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

613-432-2100

Morris Eady

Dennis Yakaback Real Estate Broker

Broker of Record

www.century21.ca/eadyrealty

Cell

432-1830

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NEW LISTING - 39 KILLARNEY LANE WATERFRONT

1222 GOSHEN RD.

1 SENIOR LANE

$38,400 MLS# 804358 -Affordable Year Round Living -Close to Golf, Swimming and Fishing -Park-Like Yard with Shed -Enclosed Porch Dennis Yakaback â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 613-432-0041

Sales Rep.

Cell

401-0197

Charlene Riopelle Vincent Johnston Kelly Derue Sales Rep. Real Estate Broker Badour Sales Rep. Cell 433-2254 Cell 433-2681 Cell 433-4082

11157 HIGHWAY 60

$344,900 MLS# 823283 -2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Bungalow on Calabogie Lake -240 Feet of Private & Peaceful Waterfront -Rustic Pine Floors on Main Level with Walk-Out Family Room Kelly Derue, Broker 613-433-2681

70 SPINDLEDRIFT

SALE PENDING

$349,900 MLS #817092 -Well-Designed Family Home -4 Generous Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Baths -Gas Heat, Central Air -Large Property with In Ground Pool -Open Concept Kitchen/Dining Room Dennis Yakaback 613-432-0041

432-0041

Patti Reid

440 FINNS ROAD - GRIFFITH WATERFRONT WATERFRONT

$269,900 MLS #813855

VACANT LAND $27,900 MLS # 818879 -1.5 Acres -Small Cabin -Steps to Constant Creek Rick 401-3212 or Patti Reid 401-0197

Sales Rep.

Cell

401-3212

1048 MADAWASKA ST., CALABOGIE LAKE WATERFRONT

-Completely renovated home -3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths -Detached, Heated Garage -Large Deck, Spectacular Views Kelly Derue, Broker 613-433-2681

$209,900 MLS # 815649 Summer Fun on Finns -Year Round Cottage on Madawaska River -Over 3 Acres -216 Feet Waterfront Kelly Derue, Broker 613-433-2681

$294,900 MLS # 817398 - Amazing Views from Every Window - Rooftop Patio Area - Cozy Fireplace in Living Room - Completely Renovated Kelly Derue, Broker 613-433-2681

3163 CALABOGIE RD.

150 STRINGERS LANE

210 BUTLER ROAD SALE PENDING

WATERFRONT

$339,900 MLS#802323 - Live on the Golf Course - Lake Access Call: Vince Johnston 613-433-2254

Rick Reid

$285,900 MLS#813365 - MOTIVATED VENDOR - BRING AN OFFER - Madawaska Riverfront - 4 season bungalow with walkout Call Rick 613-401-3212 or Patti 613-401-0197

MLS# 816148 $299,900 -Madawaska River Waterfront -Finished Basement with Walkout -3 Bedroom Bungalow Call Vince Johnston 613-433-2254

27 FOURTH CHUTE RD.

187 EAGLE CREST CALABOGIE LAKE

$179,900 MLS# 822648 -Spacious Bungalow with Recent Addition -3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths -Large Deck with Fenced Yard -Updated Furnace and Central Air Dennis Yakaback â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 613-432-0041

$399,900 MLS # 816531 -Calabogie Waterfront -Furnishings Included -Stunning Views Call: Vincent Johnston 613-433-2254

$274,000 MLS# 817007 -Country Property Along Bonnechere River -Superbly Renovated Farm Home -4 Bedrooms, Main Floor Bath -Above Ground Pool Dennis Yakaback â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 613-432-0041

348 MCNAB

$149,900 MLS# 814552 -Great Starter Home -2 +1 Bedrooms -Finished Basement with Gas Fireplace -Gas Heat and Central Air -Pleasant Back Yard with Storage Sheds Dennis Yakaback â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 613-432-0041

OPEN HOUSE - 580 ABERDEEN

OPEN HOUSE - 691 & 703 ABERDEEN

OPEN HOUSE - 760 ABERDEEN

SUN. MARCH 25 2-4 P.M.

SUN. MARCH 25 2-4 P.M.

SUN. MARCH 25 2-4 P.M.

Enjoy Economical Luxury Lifestyle. NEW 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath, 1 Storey Garden Home.

M.Bedroom with Ensuite Bath & Huge Walk-In Closet, Attached Garage. $212,900 HST Incl. Call Morris 613-432-1830

Beautiful 4 Bedroom, 3 Bath End Unit Garden Home with Attached Garage, Covered Verandah, Rec Room, Back Sundeck & Garden Shed. Appliances Included. $239,900.

$234,900 MLS#815981 s "EDROOMS "ATHS

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OPEN HOUSE - 900 KEDROSKY SAT. MARCH 24 1-3 P.M.

Call Morris 613-432-1830.

OPEN HOUSE - 2967 C CALABOGIE SUN. APRIL 1 2-4 P.M.

Location, Location, Location Great family neighborhood - New gas furnace - New windows - Fenced rear yard

$434,900 MLS# 813539 -232 Ft of Gorgeous Waterfront -Maintenance Free Home -Excellent Fishing & Beautiful Views

Kelly Derue, Broker â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 613-433-2681

Call: Vince Johnston 613-433-2254

$229,900

MLS #813562

On Duty This Weekend Vincent Johnston Sales Rep. Cell 433-2254

I welcome your weekend call on any listed property

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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

HUNTER GATE

www.remaxrenfrew.com

SOLD

SUBDIVISION

227,229,231 & 233

243 Foxden St.

FOXDEN ST. RENFREW 5 GARDEN HOMES BEING BUILT NOW! ONLY 4 LEFT! 231 CONDITIONALLY SOLD

SOLD

MAKE YOUR OWN CHOICES IF YOU BUY NOW, CALL HELEN AT 613.432.0058

have been Tarion Warranty Award Winners Every Year!

Mack Wilson, Developer & Hansma-Beimers Construction Ltd., Builder

181 Elk St

OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MAR.25TH 2-4 P.M. 818 8TH ST. Proceed on Barnet Blvd or Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien Rd to 8th St and follow my signs to 818 - it is a stunning upgraded bungalow!!!

157 ELK ST. (HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION)

127 ELK ST (HUNTER GATE SUBDIVISION)

Feast your eyes on this brand new custom built 2 bedroom bungalow with 2 baths, laundry on main level, hardwood, ceramic and carpeting - open ďŹ&#x201A;oor plan for easy living - deck at rear - rear yard backs onto parkland - full basement - fully serviced and the home is fully warrantied with Tarion Warranty.

Call Helen to view at 432-0058

Well appointed interior in this 2 storey garden home - semi-detached - rear yard backs onto parkland - deck at rear - ďŹ rst level has living room, dining room, kitchen, laundry and ½ bath - second level has 3 spacious bedrooms and 4 pce bath - attached garage paved drive - nicely painted - trendy appeal for you and your family Call Helen at 432-0058 to view

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SOLD 58 ROSEBRUGH RD REDUCED IN PRICE HURDS LAKE WATERFRONT

110 IVY AVE, RENFREW You will never get better value than at this address - one owner split level in meticulous condition and all kinds of living area - 3 bedrooms, eat-in kitchen adjacent to formal dining area and brand new ďŹ replace in the living room with hardwood ďŹ&#x201A;ooring - 1 and ½ baths and laundry on lower level plus family room with ďŹ replace too - lots of storage in the lower level - tool shed and large deck at the rear plus paved driveway Call Helen to see it soon at 432-0058

LOTS FOR SALE

48 STACEY DR., BURNSTOWN MADAWASKA RIVER WATERFRONT

219 OAK STREET, EGANVILLE Drive a little to have a lot!!! This home is an ICF (INSULATE CONCRETE FORM)custom built 3 bedroom bunglow that affords a buyer easy living - 1 and ½ baths InďŹ&#x201A;oor heating for extreme comfort - spacious living interior for easy entertaining and day to day living - large front area for parking and spacious rear yard - fully landscaped - a pleasure to show and a pleasure to view

*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

A stunning two storey home on the mighty MADAWASKA with a dynamic view from every room - 3 bedrooms, 2 and ½ baths - living area alone is worth a viewing- spectacular and well done interior - Timber frame home - large front trex deck overlooking the river - sandy beach area for your summer fun - Paved road right to your door!!!!

Call Helen to view at 432-0058

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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900 LACROIX BAY RD. OTTAWA RIVER WATERFRONT

GREAT BUSINESS.. Fast growing business that has been renovated with new ďŹ&#x201A;oors, coolers and ductless a/c. Work at the store and live in the 3 bedroom attached unit. Be your own boss today. Great investment..MLS #805113

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

MLS #796846.

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(MADAWASKA RIVER WATERFRONT) WATERFRONT LOT on the Madawaska River. All ready to build your dream home or cottage. 200 ft of prime waterfront. Do not miss out.MLS#786169 Call David.

613-401-2824.

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

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

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

Do not miss this one!!! You can move in and enjoy summer 2012 and many more!! 3 bedroom split level with 4 areas of living space and family room with ďŹ replace overlooking the hot tub and waterfront - living room, dining room, kitchen and dining area and 2 baths - outstanding front deck with a screened porch for pleasure sitting - 125 feet of waterfront on popular Hurds Lake.

Lots of storage and lots of land at this location - paved road right to your entrance.

Call Helen at 432-0058 to see this

547 ABERDEEN

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

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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

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OTTAWA RIVER WATERFRONT 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

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FREE HOME EVALUATION Call David for a free Evaluation of your home today

327 LISGAR Starting out? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss out on this great opportunity.

Own your own home in a superb location of town. 2 generous sized bedrooms, new roof, insulated garage are a couple great features here. Deck attached on the rear to a good sized well maintained yard.

For details call Dave 613.401.2824

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MP Gallant promotes nuclear industry and AECL with address in the House of Commons “The nuclear industry in Canada needs to be more assertive when it comes to explaining that nuclear means more than clean, green-house gas free electricity,” says Renfrew-NipissingPembroke MP Cheryl Gallant. “Unfortunately, it seems to be only the negative stories get media play. I was very pleased by the response from other Parliamentarians to my recent statement in the House of Commons. They express pleasant surprise when I tell them about all the vital research that is currently taking place at the AECL Chalk River Laboratories.”

Excerpt from Hansard, March 14, 2012

Mr. Speaker, the safety of Canadians is the top priority for employees at the Chalk River nuclear laboratories of AECL. In 2011, we witnessed first-hand the importance of safety in the nuclear industry after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Our home-grown nuclear industry is a world leader when it comes to developing cuttingedge technologies to mitigate risks.The people of Chalk River Laboratories have developed a technology to absorb hydrogen gas. This gas represents a hazard in events such as occurred in Japan. The devices, known as passive au-

“This is just one of the many activities that are happening in Chalk River. As a tier 1 nuclear nation, Canada benefits from having been involved in the nuclear industry for over 60 years. Our expertise is sold world-wide.”

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the past and present AECL employees who responded positively to my recent call to write a letter to the Minister of Natural Resources explaining why the work done at Chalk River Laboratories is so important.

“Please, keep those comments coming,” said Gallant.

tocatalytic recombiners, have successfully sold across Canada and to nuclear operators in Europe and Asia.

Canada was only able to develop this technology as a result of the testing facilities at Chalk River Laboratories. The nuclear industry is a vital part of Canada’s economy. Over 50 companies and 70,000 full-time jobs help fuel our knowledge economy.

Congratulations to everyone who works at Chalk River Laboratories for making it one of the world’s leading centres in nuclear science and research.

RENFREW COUNTY ROSS PEEVER

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

Sales Representative Res.

613-432-5394

Visit us on the web at www.remaxrenfrew.com R0051291582

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

CONSTANT LAKE RD. CENTRAL BONNECHERE TOWNSHIP

280 BALDWIN ST., RENFREW

2 ½ Storey home with double attached garage. Main Floor - kitchen, LR, Dining Room, 1-4 pc bath. 2nd floor – 3 BDR, 1-4pc ensuite bath plus 1-4 pc main bath. 3rd floor – Office or fourth bedroom. Basement: Finished Rec Room, Laundry Room, Furnace Room. Gas heat with central air, fenced in side yard with patio.

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. Please no drive bys. Asking $749,900.00. Call Ross for viewing 613-433-1133.

Note: Separate severed lot included with sale. Asking price $279,900 Call Ross to view 613.433.1133

1500 SQ. FT.

491 WHELAN RD. Open Concept Kith with Maple Cupboards plus island leading to back deck, Large LR, 1 – 4 pc bath, laundry room , 3 BDR with 1- 4 pc ensuite plus walk-in closet off MBR, hardwood floors throughout, full basement all dry walled, 4th BDR, furnace room, propane heat, large lot. Call Ross for details 613.433.1133

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

HWY 132 (2 MILES FROM RENFREW) Brick Bungalow on 1.5 acres. Separate KIT, DR, LR, 3BDR, 1- 4 pc bath, Basement: Rec Room, work shop, laundry, storage. Central Air, F.A. Oil, 2 car insulated detached garage, + large storage shed.

Private large back deck. Asking $259,900. Call Ross to View 613.433.1133

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.

Asking $199,900 Call Ross for Viewing 613.433.1133

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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 & NEWVALUE T A GRE

279 MCLEAN ST. Asking $169,900 for this three bedroom home, hardwood floors, finished basement, central air, fenced yard, new roof 2011.

MLS# 818708.

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210 LETTS CEMETERY RD. EGANVILLE Asking $329,900 Spacious three bedroom home, finished basement, large barn, fenced acreage.

MLS# 823385.

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

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

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

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COMMUNITY

Youth Enterprise Camp back for another year at Lutherlyn Camp in Eganville.

Transportation will be provided to and from both SD&G and PrescottRussell.

There will be arranged pick up and drop off locations in Cornwall and Hawkesbury.

Again this year, we will provide both French and English language camps.

The French language camp will take place from Aug. 12 to 17 and

cessful entrepreneurs, shop for their own supplies, and ďŹ nish off the week by running a business for a day.

The learning activities are complemented by a variety of physical and team-building activities to give the participants a fun and dynamic summer camp experience.

These activities include: canoeing, swimming, hiking, camp ďŹ res and more.

This yearĘźs camps will take place

The Youth Enterprise Camp provides opportunities for a selection of Renfrew County, United Counties of Prescott & Russell, and Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry youth to attend a six-day overnight summer camp centered on Entrepreneurship.

Participants learn about what it takes to be an entrepreneur, ďŹ nding suppliers and ďŹ nancing, marketing their products and how to write a business plan. Youth will meet suc-

the English language camp will run the following week from Aug. 19 to 24.

The cost for camp is $299 which includes accommodation, meals, snacks, 24-hour on-site nurse, entrepreneurial activities and camp activities.

Registration details can be found at ww.pej-yep.com and follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/PEJYEP) and Twitter (@PEJYEP)

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Sherri Cobus Sales Representative 613-432-1947

Allison Shields-Mulvihill Sales Representative 613-433-2880

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144 MCLACHLIN STREET, ARNPRIOR SUNDAY, MARCH 25 FROM 2 PM TO 4PM YOUR HOST: LISA DUNBAR, SALES REP. 613-633-0062 4HIS LOVELY FAMILY HOME HAS BEEN METICULOUSLY CARED FOR WITH MANY UPDATES 3TUNNING DARK HARDWOOD THROUGHOUT MAIN LEVEL LIVING ROOM WITH GAS FIREPLACE PATIO DOORS IN DINING ROOM LEAD TO LARGE DECK BACKYARD

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Engineer earns national award John Carter john.carter@metroland.com

A McNab-Braeside resident has received a prestigious engineering award.

Christopher Skarica of the ARRIS Group has been named the 2012 Canadian Engineering Professional of the Year by the Society of Cable Communications Engineers Canada.

The award honors outstanding technical achievements and contributions made to the advancement of the cable telecommunications industry by a Canadian engineering professional.

Skarica will be honored at a special luncheon March 28 during the SCTE Canadian Summit in Toronto.

“I am very honoured, thankful, and deeply humbled in receiving this prestigious award,” he said Tuesday.

“I am very fortunate to have had the assistance and guidance of my family, friends, and many industry veterans over the past two decades.

“Without them, I would not have achieved this.”

It shows what someone from an immigrant family can do in Canada, he added, noting his parents, who were wonderful

role models, fled Europe “to escape Hitler.”

Skarica grew up in Hamilton and worked for more than 20 years in the advance engineering and senior management sides of the cable industry with such companies as Maclean-Hunter, Rogers, Cogeco Cable, Nortel and Huawei Technologies. He joined the Atlanta-based ARRIS group in March 2010 as its Canadian Account vice-president of strategic accounts.

He sells equipment and innovative solutions to cable operations all over the world from his home base on Scheel Drive, where he lives with his wife, Julie, who runs JCS Stables.

It is the first time an engineering employee of a technology supplier company has been honored with the SCTE Canada Award. While concentrating in sales, “Iʼm still a true engineer,” Skarica said.

He was nominated for the award by long-time Rogers stalwart Len McArthur who was one of his mentors.

McArthur noted Skarica has a long list of accomplishments in the cable and high tech fields, including many engineering firsts.

Among his achievement is the design and implementation of three new Cogeco head-end facilities in the Renfrew, Smiths Falls and Sarnia areas that resolved major cable problems. His handiwork can be seen on the Pinnacle tower outside of Renfrew.

Over the years, he has played key roles

in the development of new technologies for cable TV networks, including dual band and multi-beam satellite reception, two-way optical and many other specialized innovations.

Skarica is a frequent presenter at industry gatherings, has several patents, and has authored and contributed to multiple published industry writings.

In his nomination letter, McArthur wrote that Skarica “is one of the most skilled and knowledgeable end-to-end technology and network specialists our country has ever produced.”

He has “exceptionally strong talent and experience in building and guiding emerging multiple system operation (MSO) technologies into successful business models and working deployments,” he added.

“He is highly respected throughout the global MSO industry for his dedication and commitment to the furthering of MSO technologies, his team player attitude, tireless work ethic, and for his highly unique and intimate understanding of end-to end cable network architectures, technologies, and services.

“He is a special talent the entire industry should be proud of, and I am proud to say he is one of us, an extremely nice and gentle man from Canada.”

The news of Skaricaʼs award, announced last week, has been written up in the Wall Street Journal, Yahoo Finance, CED magazine, Market Watch and many other media outlets.

Christopher Skarica of McNab-Braeside will receive a major engineering award March 28 in Toronto.

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6jXi^dc HVaZh Thursday Evening March 22, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. for Wilbert Remus of Cobden, Ont Held at Cobden Agricultural Hall, 43 Astrolabe Rd, Cobden

Cub Cadet 11530C snowblower with hood, 2 years old; 4’X8’ utility trailer; Yard Master 4.5 HP lawn mower; Woods freezer; wooden table & 4 chairs; assort. of dishes, glassware, cutlery; hardwood diningroom table with 2 leaves, 4 chairs & 2 captain chairs, mint condition; wooden buffet; buffet; leather chesterfield & love seat, burgundy, 3 yrs old; marble edge coffee& end tables; misc household items; 4 HP Campbell Herzfeld air compressor; 3 alum ladders; assort hand & electric tools; garden tools; nearly new Snap-On tools and Grey tools selling sets and individually; Snap-On tool box.

This is an exceptional quality household sale and tools. ................................................................................................................

Saturday March 24, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. for Doug & Colleen Kealey 32 McLaughlin Road, Venosta, Que

Centurian Award Vince Johnston accepts the Century 21 Centurian Award as the top producer for Century 21 Eady Realty in 2011.

At the Feb. 24 award reception in Montreal. He is joined

by Century 21 CEO Gary Charlwood, at left, and Century 21 chief operating officer Donald Lawby, right. “This achievement,” said Johnston, “is due to the support and referrals from my family, friends and past clients, and my great team at Century 21 Eady Realty.”

Off Hwy 105 North of the Village of Venosta onto McLaughlin Rd, signs posted.

White 700 tractor with loader, 4 WD; Leyland 384 tractor, with loader, 2 WD; Ford 8N tractor; M.F. mower, 3 pth, 7ft; Martin 10 ton wagon with 20 ft wooden rack; N.H. 518 manure spreader; haying and cropping machinery; misc farm items; misc horse items; 2000 Ford Taurus, selling as-is; Coleman 5000 generator, like new; Dynamark lawn tractor, 12 HP, 39” cut; Honda Big Red 200 3-wheeler; misc household items.

The farm is sold. Machinery has been well maintained. Everything to be sold.

Term: Cash or cheque with ID Lunch Available Auctioneer: Preston Cull, R.R.#1, Douglas, Ont 613-649-2378 www.prestoncullauctions.com

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Lisa joins Royal LePage O’Neil Realty with seven years of real estate sales experience and will continue to offer the same high level of personalized, clientdriven service. Lisa enjoys working with both Sellers and Buyers throughout Renfrew, Arnprior and the Ottawa Valley and will continue to work with many types of real estate including residential, recreational, commercial and vacant land.

Please join us in welcoming Lisa Dunbar as a sales representative on the Royal LePage O’Neil Realty team. She looks forward to working with you.

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Sign up now and express yourself at Renfrew’s First Diversity Festival It is time to reach beyond ourselves and remember that though we are many, we are one.

July 7 is Celebrating Diversity Day in Renfrew and now that town council is behind the efforts of the July 6-7 Diversity Festival, organizers need you.

The first annual event, which kicks off with a dramatic performance the evening of Friday, July 6 and features activities and entertainment at Low Square and along Raglan Street on Saturday, July 7, is gearing up to be filled with music, dance, food, and lots of colour and celebration

Madawaska Maple Madness March 31 syrup makers. Depending on supply, you may be able to purchase your syrup or baked goods with maple syrup as an ingredient.

Any non-commercial suppliers of maple syrup are welcome to join in the fun judging event.

Groups or individuals interested in purchasing a table for $20 to showcase their baked goods and keep their sales are encouraged to participate from 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

To register or for more information, contact Cath at 613-752-1585.

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With spring arriving early this year, Calabogie has finished with winter and is celebrating the new season with the Madawaska Maple Madness.

On March 31st, the community centre will be the place to find maple syrup either on your pancakes and sausages or from baked goods available for sale.

The Greater Madawaska Ward One Recreation Committee is hosting this event as a fundraiser for equipment and events.

Pancake breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. at $5 a plate. This includes coffee or tea, and juice. At 11:30 a.m., there will be a maple syrup judging from entries of non commercial local maple

cause we are all diverse. Letʼs celebrate all races, sexual orientations, religions, cultures - everyone,” said Bayford. “We need volunteers, sponsors, vendors and more.”

A highlight of the event will be Dragonʼs Breath, a community theatrical performance that will be shown Friday evening to start the festival and Saturday afternoon to close the event. A pre-screening of the Dragonʼs Breath is scheduled for June 30 at the Almonte Old Towne Hall auditorium at 7 p.m.

All proceeds of the dramatic performance will be going to the Diver-

“Whether you are part of a group, organization, business, or someone interested in promoting diversity in the Ottawa Valley, itʼs possible to get involved,” says festival committee member Terri-Lynn Bayford.

“We invite you to express yourself. Itʼs time to start showcasing the diversity in our communities” Whether part of an organization or group wishing to reserve a spot, a performer with creative talents, a potential sponsor or an enthusiastic volunteer, the committee would like to hear from you.

“Every individual is welcome be-

sity Festival.

Saturdayʼs activities, including a stage, will take place in and around Low Square, in front of the municipal building and on Railway Avenue following the mid-day closing of the Renfrew Farmers Market.

For more information or to sign up, email diversityfestivalinformation@gmail.com visit us on Facebook at www.facebook/DiversityFestival.com or contact Terri-Lynn Bayford at 613-867-9952 or tlbayford@gmail.com.

“The concept of diversity encompasses acceptance and respect.

It means understanding that each individual is unique, and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, or other ideologies. It is the exploration of these differences in a safe, positive, and nurturing environment. It is about understanding each other and moving beyond simple tolerance to embracing and celebrating the rich dimensions of diversity contained within each individual.”

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Miss Teen pageant attracts 22 contestants

Twenty-two contestants will vie to become the 2012 Miss Teen Ontario East at a pageant to be held in Renfrew Sunday, April 15.

The ʻdelegateʼ chosen will succeed current titleholder Hillary MacMillan of Renfrew.

Two princesses will also be selected.

The 22 females between the ages of 14 and 19 come from all over Eastern Ontario, including Brockville, Ottawa, Stittsville and Arnprior, as well as a large contingent from the Renfrew-Eganville-Cobden area.

They will participate in four days of events leading up to the Pageant, which will be held in the Renfrew Recreation Centre at 7 p.m.

Tickets for the pageant will cost $10.

The delegates have to be committed to charity work and volunteerism.

For more information, visit the website at www.missteenontarioeast.com.

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1977: Bus service from Renfrew to Ottawa was four bucks MARCH 22, 1912

The Mercury. Tradesmen who are interested should make arrangements for space early.

JAMIESON SALE OF HORSES: One of the interesting events of the season, it will be remembered as the sale of a large number of horses on the Fair grounds by the Jamieson Meat Co. Farmers and horsemen generally will be pleased to see by the advertisement elsewhere in this issue that there will be another sale this year, and we understand the horses will be in much better condition than those offered last year.

THE NEW TURBINE PUMP: The new turbine pump which is to supply the Renfrew waterworks system when the new pumphouse is occupied, arrived from Glasgow this week.

It is what is known as a Drysdale pump, and is capable of forcing 1,100 gallons per minute through the mains. It will be directly connected to the water wheels and thus has a decided advantage over the rotary pumps which are operated by electric motors.

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HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY HAS HANDBOOK OUT: Annual Handbook of the Renfrew Horticultural Society for 1937 is now

MARCH 23, 1977

printed and in circulation. It is a pamphlet of 24 pages whose superscription is “Beautify Renfrew,” a sentiment to which all citizens can subscribe. The book carries the names of officers and members, rules and regulations, also the prize list, as well as many announcements by businessmen of the town. President of the Society is Mr. K.S. Russell, and secretary is Mr. H.R. Hinchley, and there is a strong board of directors, some of them men and some of them women, and all enthusiastic.

HOME IMPROVEMENT IDEA: The Home Improvement Idea is taking hold in Renfrew. The two special pages dealing with this plan, and published in The Mercury last issue, has awakened the interest of the people and those in the trades so much so that repairs to buildings have already begun, and there is every evidence that interior furnishings and decorations are to have a new lease on life. Another page of information is being planned by

“COMMUTER” SERVICE SET: The Renfrew Manpower office announced this week enough Renfrew people have been hired at the Ottawa Taxation Data Centre to warrant an early morning bus service. Starting March 28, the bus will leave the Renfrew Terminal at 6:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, and make a stop at the Data Centre and possibly another stop in downtown Ottawa, returning in the late afternoon. Bus lines owner Bill McGahern said the bus will runs as long as it is a paying proposition, and would have to bus 30 people daily to break even. If 30 people use the bus, the cost will be $4 a day and weekly tickets will be sold. The service is not limited to persons hired for the income tax department. Anyone working in Ottawa and desiring daily transportation can use the service. The bus service is a first for Renfrew and will only be on an experimental basis.

WINTER BREAK ACTIVITIES: There are still three days left of the winter break activities at the recreation centre. This afternoon, March

22, a baseball throw contest will be held and on Thursday morning games will be played in the gym and a special hike held, weather permitting. Thursday afternoon, a table tennis tournament and basketball tournament with mixed teams will be in the afternoon entertainment.

The last day of break Friday will see film, bingo and arts and crafts in the morning and in the afternoon floor hockey showdown and table tennis. All morning and afternoon activities are from 9-12 and from 1 to 4:30 respectively.

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A 50-year celebration for Renfrew Presbyterial The United Church Women Renfrew Presbyterial celebrated 50 years at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church hall March 12 with a service and dinner. The Renfrew Presbyterial includes 28 churches. In front row from left are organizers Barb McGonegal, Rowena Reynolds, Erla Koch, Sandra Comba; and back row, Ina Bromley, Eleanor Paul-Rintoul, Gayle Olmstead, Anne Timmons, Carol Anne Kelly and Barb Symington. The Women’s Association and Women’s Mission joined together in 1962.

Cutting the cake at Trinity-St. Andrew’s United Church March 12 to celebrate the UCW’s 50th anniversary are UCW Conference president Norma Wrightly, left, and Renfrew Presbyterial president Anne Timmons.

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For Bernadette McCann House Gwen Rutland of Bernadette McCann House accepts a goodwill donation of $551 from Colleen Sadler, right, of Enterprise Renfrew County. The presentation was made during the Celebrating Women in Business workshop at Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre. The event occurred March 8, which is recognized as International Women’s Day. Bernadette McCann House is a Renfrew County organization dedicated to providing short-term crisis intervention shelter for abused women and their children. Visit www.wsssbmh.org for more details.

“Spring Cleaning” Spring is in the air! And you are full of energy to embark into your Spring Cleaning actions. Don’t forget your body…it’s the perfect time to get rid of all clutter and refresh your most valuable property. We’ll show you how.

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April 18 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Thursday, April 19 from 2 to 3:30 p.m., in the Chapel at Trinity-St. Andrewʼs United Church.

Prayers for Bobby is the multiple Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominated true story of a mother torn between her loyalties, challenged by her faith, and moved by a tragedy that would change her life, and the lives of others, forever.

Sigourney Weaver plays Mary Griffith, a devout Christian who has raised her children with a conservative religious perspective. When her son, Bobby (Ryan

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Kelley) reveals that he is gay to his older brother, the entire family dynamic is forever shifted.

While Bobbyʼs father and siblings slowly come to terms with his homosexuality, Mary turns to her steadfast beliefs in an attempt to “cure” her son.

Alienated and quickly becoming more detached from the safety of his close-knit family, Bobbyʼs depression drives him to take drastic, and tragic, actions.

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It formed after members viewed the film, Prayers for Bobby, last fall, and right after the suicide deaths of local teenagers brought home the reality of the tragic consequences of not helping all to feel welcome and included.

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COMMUNITY

Hospice Renfrew hosts 6th annual Hike for Hospice palliative care

Roxanne Nolan Renfrew Victoria Hospital

The Renfrew Victoria Hospital Recreation Program recently held a Heritage Week.

Two programs included the participation of students from Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School.

On Tuesday, Feb. 28 seven students attended the AdoptA-Grandparent program and came prepared to learn how to square dance.

Marlene and Boyd Brisco organized the piano, guitar and fiddle players as well as the volunteer square dancers.

Each student was paired with an adult dancer.

Lola Arnes called the squares. The patients greatly enjoyed watching the squares and the fun everyone had.

Between squares, patients, students and volunteers round danced. Everyone who participated enjoyed the afternoon.

On Feb. 29, Erin Welchʼs Grade 3 class attended the program to learn the skills of bread making and quilting.

Teresa Connaughan made the bread from scratch with hands-on experience given to the students. They learned all the ingredients involved, the necessity of each ingredient, how to mix and knead the bread and set to rise.

At the end of the afternoon, each student was given a homemade loaf of bread to take home.

Spring wellness and craft show March 31

Ethel Hass admires a loaf of the homemade bread made in the RVH recreation room.

Bernie Larocque prepared a shamrock coaster for each students. With the shamrock pinned on to start, the students learned how to tack the shamrock and then start to quilt around the shape.

They were all quick learners and took great pride in

their accomplishments.

Each student was able to take their project home.

The patients and students were all able to interact on these two different programs.

The patients greatly enjoyed the studentsʼ company and their friendly visiting.

Healing in the Valley has once again organized Renfrewʼs Spring Wellness and Craft Show March 31 at the Renfrew Recreation Centre.

The event is being held at 67 Argyle Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

More than 20 professionals and crafters on hand to share information and answer your questions.

Please join us for another fabulous event and help support the Renfrew and Area Food Bank.

While admission is free visitors are asked to consider bringing a donation for the Renfrew and Area Food Bank, either in nonperishable items or a cash donation.

There will be door prizes, free draws and demonstrations all day. Join in the fun.

For more information, please contact Koula Cove at 613-433-9657 or by email at koula@healinginthevalley.ca

families across Renfrew County, completely free of charge.

As one family member recently commented, “We are fortunate to have a facility like Hospice Renfrew available to us when necessary. The Hospice not only takes care of the patient but also provides comfort to the family. Just knowing that our loved ones are in a comfortable friendly environment helps the family in difficult times” Hospice Renfrew is working to ensure more Canadians, especially in Renfrew County, receive the end-of-life care they and their families need.

Hike for Hospice Palliative Care pledge forms are available at RBC in Renfrew and the Hospice Renfrew Office. For more information, please contact Hospice Renfrew at 613-433-3993, or visit www.hospicerenfrew. ca. To learn more about the Hike for Hospice Palliative Care, you may also visit www.hikeforhospice.com.

Volunteer Night Council, Staff and myself, want to take this opportunity to thank you, our Volunteers, for the many unpaid hours and personal contributions you make to promote good causes in our Community.

You bring ideas, excitement and create enthusiasm in our Municipality.

Thank you again, for participating at our Volunteer Night held March 14th. You make our growing Community vibrant, full of life, and a place people want to come to and live.

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RENFREW MEDICAL GROUP PATIENTS CHICKEN POX BOOSTER RECOMMENDED If your child DID NOT receive two doses and is less than 11 years of age they are eligible for this vaccine.

Please call the office to set up an appointment with the nurse for your child to have the booster dose.

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Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School student dancers at Renfrew Victoria Hospital, from left, are Katelyn Labombard, Grace Geymonat, Thomas McNulty, Kate Ryan, Emily Burton, Duncan McIntyre, Emma Dorzek and Riely Harrington.

On Sunday, May 6, people from across Renfrew County will participate in the sixth annual Hike for Hospice Palliative Care, hosted by Hospice Renfrew at the Renfrew Presbyterian Church, 460 Raglan St. S., Renfrew.

Registration is set to begin at 1 p.m. with the hike to follow at 2 p.m.

Refreshments will be served shortly after the hike.

This year the theme is It Takes a Team!

Hospice Renfrew would like to celebrate our families, workplaces, schools and clubs by making all our participating teams the lead hikers.

Participants are encouraged to come dressed in team colours and outfits to show their team spirit.

Individuals are also encouraged to come out and take part in this fun family event.

Every hiker will be given a ticket for a 51 inch Samsung colour TV donated by Utronkiʼs Appliance and TV Sales.

An additional ticket will be given for each $100 pledge earned.

There will also be a prize for the team with the highest pledge amount as a team!

This is a major fundraiser for Hospice Renfrew and this year its goal is to raise $50,000.

Every dollar raised stays in our community to directly offset operational costs of the Hospice and allow comprehensive end-of-life care to

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20

This is not the week to try to do everything solo, Taurus.

Involve your friends and family members as much as possible. At the very least you’ll have a host of able bodies.

Gemini, people are likely to offer you advice this week.

While the advice might be unsolicited, take it into consideration and you might just be better for it.

Cancer, address any unresolved projects this week. You’re riding on a wave of very positive energy that will fuel you as you tie up all those loose ends.

Leo, try to keep your cool this week, even if stress levels are rising and you can’t seem to get anything done.

Maintain your composure and everything will work out.

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Virgo, expect to get a lot done this week. An extra hop in your step is enabling you to accomplish all your goals. Offer your help to Pisces when you get a free moment.

Last week’s answers

Libra, focus on the things in life that provide you pleasure.

This will help balance out anything that might be bothering you. You’ll find this balance is right up your alley.

What you desire and what you experience are starting to meld, Scorpio. Be sure that you position yourself correctly to maximize the benefits of this scenario.

Sagittarius, now is the time to reach for something bold and big. Think about any changes you can make that will involve a leap of faith and then get started on the goal.

Carpicorn, encourage others to tackle a problem with a different mindset. Things are looking up for you, so don’t be afraid to offer some advice.

Aquarius, your desire to help a person in need this week is paramount. Find some new ways to exhibit compassion and surprise a loved one with a random act of kindness.

Pisces, you will soon find you have the momentum to implement any change you desire. Start making a list of your plans.

This weeks puzzle answers in next weeks issue

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SEALED TENDERS clearly marked as to contents will be received by the undersigned until 3:00 p.m., Thursday April 12th, 2012 for the “Reconstruction of Tierney Street South Tender #PW-2012-01” in the Town of Arnprior.

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220 CARSWELL AVE. Approx 3500 sq ft. All wheel chair accessible, newly finished, multipurpose. Very reasonable rate, all in.

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613-333-1042

Thanks to my children and grandchildren for giving me the best birthday ever and the best party ever. Thanks to my family and friends for the weekend so special. The gifts were an added bonus and much appreciated.

BIRTHDAY

BIRTHDAY

Thank you everyone, Marlene Lavallee

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“Darbz MacAdam”

FOR SALE BEDS, SOFA BEDS, BEDROOM SUITES, DINING ROOM SUITES, SOFAS, RECLINERS, BAR STOOLS, HEADBOARDS, COMFORTERS

MATTRESS FACTORY & FURNITURE OUTLET

Lordy, Lordy Brad Fraser turns 40!

March 27th Lots of love, From, Mom, Dad, William and Maddox xoxo

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312 Raglan St. S., Renfrew

TREE REMOVAL SERVICE, Trees, hedges, brush and stump, storm damage. Free quotes, Home: 613-623-4068, cell: 613-227-6023

BESIDE FINNIGAN’S

432-8826

WINDOW CLEANING BIRTHDAY

Seniors discount

March 24

80!

Joan McConnell’s turning

Happy Birthday Baby Love ya lots!

Darlene xoxo

613-432-8981

PROFESSIONAL HANDYMAN The “Honey Do This” Company BILL WEISS 613-570-1488 weissmaintenance@gmail.com Renfrew-Calabogie-Arnprior 332584

47 McGarry Ave Renfrew

409 Stewart St., Renfrew 613-432-5801

Her family invites all Joan’s friends and neighbours, past & present to an Open House Sunday April 1, 2-4 at the Royal Canadian Legion, Daniel Street, Arnprior.

GEORGE’S BARBER SHOP Phone 333893

PETS

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

CARD OF THANKS

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WEDDING

1286 GOSHEN ROAD, New 3 bedroom bungalow on 2 acres. Hardwood, ceramic, deck, double garage. Tarion Warranty. $269,000. Phone 613-623-7572 or 613-720-3667

TENDERS

TENDERS

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adrienne.barr@metroland.com

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DEADLINE: TUESDAY AT NOON.

Best wishes only

613-432-9335 PETS

Happy 90th Birthday Joe McLeod

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Jason & Holly

HAPPY 16TH BIRTHDAY Josh Thero March 28, 2012

from a cute little boy

Kellogg It is with deep sadness that we say goodbye to Kellogg. He was not only our best friend, he completed our family.

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Kellogg was a gentle, loyal dog with a big personality. He was a puppy at heart living life to the fullest. He loved his walks, but preferred his leash off. He’d participate in any activity the kids suggested, even if it involved getting dressed up and wearing funny glasses. He loved swimming and chasing waves and could smell the beach miles before we reached it. Kellogg was a friend to any animal big or small. His best friends were chipmunks, he even chased them in his sleep! he loved to beg for food and appreciated any sample you’d share. He was talented at eating corn on the cob.

It’s difficult to come home without his tail thumping the wall with a welcoming beat, and a cry of happiness while offering us his toy... even if you were only gone a few minutes.

Kohen misses rubbing his ears. Kamryn misses ring-around-therosie. And Karson misses their fishing trips.

Kellogg’s absence has left a huge void in our hearts but we are so thankful for his 11 wonderful years and all the countless memories.

He is loved and missed beyond all measure.

Meet you at the rainbow bridge “Dogger” Love: Mom, Dad, Karson, Kohen, Kamryn

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Reception in honour of Jason & Holly Vincent, who were married January 2012 in Los Cabos. Reception March 31st, at the Renfrew Armouries at 8pm.

to a handsome young man!

Watch out world, here he comes!

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FOR RENT

Affordable commercial space for rent. Retail, store front office, office, warehouse and garage. Downtown Arnprior.

500-6,000 square feet.

613-299-7501.

NEWLY RENOVATED Commercial space, main street, Renfrew, approx. 730 square feet, wheel chair accessible, lots of parking, great store front and location.

613-333-1042

1 BEDROOM apt for rent in Renfrew, Large bedroom & kitchen, Quiet building.

Ideal for mature adult or senior. No pets, Walk to downtown. $620+hydro.

Call 613-791-4272

1 or 2 BEDROOM Apt, 61 Sullivan Cres, Arnprior Available now, includes heat, water, fridge, stove and parking.

Laundry on site. $625/725 Info 819-661-0638

Store front retail space. Excellent location, downtown Carleton Place, near town hall.

613-867-1905.

1 BEDROOM HOUSE apt for rent in Cobden with backyard, utilities, $675/month, first/last required, no smoking, no pets, contact 613-570-1477

2 BEDROOM newly renovated apartment in 4-plex. $750/month includes gas heat and water. Tenant pays own hydro. 613-623-9651

GARAGE SALES

1 LARGE BEDROOM apt in Renfrew for rent, April 1st on third floor in secure building. $555/month plus hydro. Has parking and laundry facilities.

Call Bujold Properties, 613-432-0789 Leave message after hours.

3-BEDROOM, 2 storey townhouse for rent in Renfrew.

Available May 1st, $810/month plus utilities. Has high efficient furnace, Call Bujold Properties, 613-432-0789 leave message after hours.

Indoor Estate Sale, 74 Barnet Blvd., Renfrew 8am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2pm Saturday March 24th MINI INDOOR SALE, March 26th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 30th. 12 noon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4 pm.

560 Stewart Street, Renfrew.

Some furniture, ect. Inquires 613.433.9119

HELP WANTED

1 LARGE BEDROOM apt. in Renfrew May 1st on second floor in secure building. $555 a month +hydro. Has parking and laundry facilities. Call Bujold Properties 613-432-0789 Leave message after hours.

ARNPRIOR 2ND FLOOR, OLDER, LARGE, one bedroom apartment, gas heat included.

Available April 1st. 52 Madawaska Street.

Call 613-432-4332

100-$400 CASH

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1 BEDROOM apartment in Braeside. $520 plus hydro available April 1st. First and last monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rent and references required. 613-832-5478 or 613-286-0563

HELP WANTED

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Part-time Customer Service Evaluator Needed

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Busy tire shop in Arnprior requires

Want to earn a competitive summer salary, stay in shape and enjoy the fresh air? Do you like working with the public? Join our 6th generation family farm team and enjoy the beneďŹ ts gained from the production of locally-grown fruits and vegetables.

MCGREGORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PRODUCE

Tire Installer Full Time and Part Time available.

Experienced applicants only please.

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The positions involve selling produce at our Farm Market Stands throughout the Ottawa Valley.

Applicants should be college/university age or older and in good physical health as physical labour is required. Visit our website www.mcgregorsproduce.com for more information to ďŹ nd our application form. Email a completed application form and resume to mcgregorsproduce@gmail.com or mail to: McGregorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Produce, 351 Lochwinnoch Rd. CL335934 Braeside, ON, K0A 1G0.

Seeking Candidate to ďŹ ll a position within our shop facility located in Campbellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay, QC Candidate must possess good work ethics.

Cabinet making experience an asset!

Send resume via email to timshea@sympatico.ca or Fax: 819-648-5054

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(6) Colour Heidelberg Press Operator Performance Printing is a progressive, commercial printing company. We have a (6) colour Heidelberg press position available in our Sheetfed department. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years experience on the 6 colour press. This individual must be ďŹ&#x201A;exible in working hours (including weekends), possess good colour comprehension and be able to work in a team environment. Interested candidates please respond to:

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Social Services Department Renfrew County Housing Corporation

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Renfrew County Housing Corporation manages rent-geared-to-income housing in the County of Renfrew for low to moderate income households. Tenants of the Renfrew County Housing Corporation are 16 years of age and older representing families, singles, seniors and people with special needs.

Renfrew County Housing Corporation has offices located in Arnprior, Renfrew, and Pembroke.

BUILDING CUSTODIAN Part Time â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 25 hours per week Arnprior

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Reporting to the Operations Coordinator, the Building Custodian is responsible for the maintenance, care, security, cleanliness and general custodial duties throughout the portfolio as assigned.

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McGRIMMON HOLDINGS

McGRIMMON HOLDINGS

Offering affordable two bedroom apartments.

Offering affordable one bedroom apartments.

For a viewing and more information call Derek McGrimmon

For a viewing and more information call Derek McGrimmon

Qualifications: x Successful completion of grade 12 x A minimum of three (3) months of related experience. x Strong interpersonal skills combined with good written and verbal skills. x Proficiency in the use of tools and equipment required to perform the functions would be an asset. x Physically capable of performing all assigned duties. x A valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license is required.

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Compensation: $22.23 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $23.23 per hour.

For a full job description, please see the County of Renfrew website at http://www.countyofrenfrew.on.ca/departments/human-resources/unionized-job-descriptions/ Please send your resume, stating Competition #12- 16, by 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 30, 2012 to:

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432-1911

ARNPRIOR, Beautiful waterfront home, 2 bedroom plus den, 2.5 bath. Swimming, fishing, boating, Available now, $2200/month plus utilities.

613-623-1872 www.arnpriorwaterfront.ca

Duties: t provide intake/screening, assessments, and develop treatment plans with appropriate clients t provide community treatment and case management to clients within a community treatment setting, including crisis intervention t monitor client progress and revise treatment plan as necessary t demonstrated ability to work both independently and within a team setting t participate in supervision and team meetingswork collaboratively with the Renfrew County Addiction Treatment System

(kevin.hardy@silverspringinc.com)

432-1911332615

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

Fridge, stove, parking incl.

Discounts for mature tenants.

623-8537 after 6pm

HELP WANTED

Position: 1.0 FTE Addictions Counsellor Position (1 year contract: April 9, 2012 to March 31, 2013) Date Posted: March, 2012 Location: Renfrew office

Part-time customer service representatives interact with customers to provide information in response to inquiries. Earn $150 daily as part-time customer representatives to observe, evaluate and supervise.

Contact (kevin.hardy@aol.com)

Performance Printing 65 Lorne St., Smiths Falls ON K7A 4T1 Attn: Walter Dubas Fax (613) 283-7480 E-mail wdubas@perfprint.ca We thank all applicants, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

FOR RENT

Pathways Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services Employment Opportunity

HELP WANTED

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daily for landscaping work!

FOR RENT

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AFFORDABLE commercial space for rent: retail, store front office, office, warehouse & garage, downtown Arnprior, 500-6,000 square feet, 613-299-7501.

Competitive, Energetic, Honestly a MUST!

adrienne.barr@metroland.com

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Human Resources County of Renfrew 9 International Drive Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5 FAX: (613) 735-7590 EMAIL: hrinfo@countyofrenfrew.on.ca (in MS Word or pdf format) Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted.

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DEADLINE: TUESDAY AT NOON.

Email: hr@bonnechereexcavating.com Fax: (613) 432-1140 Mail: P.O. Box 705 Renfrew, Ontario K7V 0B5 (('*')

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613.623.6571

FOR RENT

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FOR RENT

ARNPRIOR, Large 2-bedroom apt., overlooking Robert Simpson Park/Ottawa River, Fireplace, 5 appliances, large sundeck, private entrance, absolutely beautiful. hardwoor flooring, $810/month+utilities.

No pets/non-smoking.

613-622-7913

BACHELOR APARTMENT, Downtown Arnprior. Freshly decorated.

Parking space available. $480/month plus hydro/gas. Available April 1st, freshly decorated.

613-623-8538

BACHELOR apartment on ground floor with rec. room.

Roofed deck, private entrance, driveway, Non-smoker, no pets, first & last months rent.

References. Employed only need apply.

Phone 613-432-2817

BACHELOR APT for rent, $625/month, 130 John Street N, 613-623-2216 day, 613-623-4578 evening.

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

613-620-7278 DOWNTOWN ARNPRIOR 2-bedroom apartment available, renovated, clean, quiet, safe, pet-friendly, includes parking, locker, fridge, stove, hood fan, 613-299-7501, Tony Downtown Arnprior Shared Accommodations Large Bedroom with mini kitchenette $560/m or Small Bedroom $440/m. Both have satellite, wi-fi & utilities incl.

First & Last with References.

613-293-0611 FOR QUIET TENANTS, two bedroom apt on the second floor in clean, quiet, building close to downtown. Security door access, gas heat, laundry facilities on site. Please call 613-432-3319

HELP WANTED

FOR RENT 3 Bedroom, 2 storey Garden Home, 1 1/2 Baths laundry (main floor) - Central air conditioning - attached single garage executive living - References requested. Interior photo on Kijiji, ID #349854858 Please Contact 613-432-0058 LARGE 1 bedroom, downtown Arnprior, appliances, hardwood floors, heat included, Available Feb. 1st, $640/month. 613-601-4497 LARGE 2 bedroom, downtown Arnprior, hardwood floors, appliances included, available March 1st, $725.

613-601-4497 NEWLY RENOVATED One plus bedroom, upstairs apt, downtown Arnprior. Washer/dryer in unit, secure building with intercom, parking spot, heat and hydro extra, $725 month, first/last 613-302-1669 NEWLY RENOVATED, spacious, 1 bedroom apartment centrally located in Arnprior.

Hardwood, laminate, floors, porcelain tile in entrance and bathroom. Private deck, laundry, heat and air included. New appliances, secure entrance. no pets, no smokers, $725 heat + air incl. Available April 1. 613-623-3008 ONE BEDROOM, large clean apartment, second floor. 306 Stewart Street, Renfrew. Private entrance, parking, fridge, stove and air conditioning. No smoking, no pets. Seniors preferred. $600/month plus hydro. First and last rent required. 613-432-7026 Renfrew - 2 bedroom Garden Home with attached garage.

A/C and gas heat. Appliances included.

References required. No pets, nonsmoking.

855 Eighth Street. Available April 1st. $1000/mo + utilities.

Call 514-404-8359.

adrienne.barr@metroland.com

FOR RENT

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RENFREW AREA, 1 bedroom apartment avail. April 1st. 1 km from water tower. Heat, hydro, cable, fridge & stove included. $650/month. First & last months rent.

Day 613-432-6050 Evenings 613-432-7676

VERY NICE LARGE 1 bedroom apartment, tastefully decorated. Close to downtown. Laundry facilities within building.

Heat/hydro, fridge/stove included. $750/month. Available April 1st, 613-432-5741

Willmar 500 Fertilizer Spreader $2500, International 510 Grain Drill, 18-Row Grass & Fertilizer $2000, New Holland 358 Grinder Mixer $4500, 10” x 41’ Westfield Transport Auger $3900 Call 613-623-9291

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

HELP WANTED

RENFREW AREA, ONE BDRM, one person, parking, dish, fridge, stove, heat, hot/cold water, A/C, yard maintenance included. $600/mo, pay hydro. No smoking, no pets references.

Available May 1st. First and last month. 613-432-2140 RENFREW, completely renovated 2-bedroom townhouse, large storage room (140 ft2.), no carpets, fridge/stove, washer/dryer hook-up, gas heat, 2 entrance doors, parking included, walk to downtown Renfrew, quiet neighborhood. $690+utilities, first and last month rent, no pets. For a viewing and more information call 613-757-1576 or 613-281-3575.

RENFREW Large well-maintained, 1 bedroom apt. downtown in quiet adult building.

2nd floor. Fridge & stove, $475+hydro. 613-432-4456 RENFREW Newly renovated loft style 1 bedroom apartment. Fridge and Stove Included Laundry Facilities in aptmnt. Private Deck and Large Backyard.

Parking available. $525.00 plus utilities. 1st and last Rent Required 613-223-4428 RENFREW, one bedroom bachelor apartment in quiet duplex. Suitable for one person. No pets, References, first and last required. $490/month plus hydro. 613-623-2247 RENT TO OWN, Greater Arnprior Area, 2 or 3 bedroom, semi-detached. Gas heat, children welcome, conditions apply. 613-451-7728

RENFREW, 1 bedroom apartment, fridge and stove, $625 includes utilities. No pets, 613-432-0827 or 613-757-0473

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

HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED

Youths!

DEADLINE: TUESDAY AT NOON.

Adults!

FOR SALE 2005 CHRYSLER SEBRING 2.7L V6, 101,000 km. 4 snow tires on rims included. Well maintained. Asking $6000 obo. 613-432-5929

Bytown Backhaulers Ltd. Ottawa, Ont. Requires full & part time drivers. -Experienced AZ Drivers for USA Longhaul -Clean Abstract & Passport -Good Compensation Package -Home Most Weekends -International 2012 Pro Stars.

Inquiries Tel (800)801-6458 x221. Email applications to rodonnell@bytownbackhaulers. com or fax to (800)831-7366.

NEW STOPAIN COLD pain relieving products!

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

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

BIRTHDAY

FOR SALE

Firewood- Cut, split and delivered or picked up. Dry seasoned hardwood or softwood from $50/face cord. Phone Greg Knops (613)658-3358, cell (613)340-1045.

HEADING SOUTH This winter?

Let us arrange your travel insurance. Call Eady Insurance 613-432-8543 or 1-888-275-3239 *HOT TUB (SPA) Covers-Best Price. Best quality. All shapes and colours.

Call 1-866-652-6837. www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper NEW IDEA Round Baler, Mod 484, 5x4 bales, soft core, electric tie. $4,250. 268 NEW HOLLAND, small square baler, works good, $950. JOHN DEERE seed drill with grass seed box, 14 run, $750.

613-432-6608 Used Club Series Free Spirit Treadmill $600 Call 613-623-9291

HELP WANTED

COULES, Dave March 24, 2006

ENRIGHT, JEROME

In loving memory of our father, Dave Coules.

He walks us down quiet paths, And speaks in wind and rain, For the magic power of memory, Gives him back to us again.

Love the Girls and Families

Delaurier, Corrine In memory of a dear friend.

You’re not forgotten, Nor ever shall you be, As long as life and memory last, We shall remember thee.

Always in our hearts Linda and Tammy

Avon calling...

Phone or email today for your Free Avon Brochure or to place an order.

Your local independent Avon consultant connie.lett@gmail.com, 613-622-5637 or interavon.ca/connie.lett CEDAR LOGS, 6’ to 16’ long.

Diameter 9” and up. Cut in winter. Leave a message 613-256-3169

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

Allan Stuart In memory of our father, Allan, who passed away March 21, 1994.

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

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

1 - 8 0 0 - 3 3 2 - 0 5 1 8 www.celadoncanada.com Overhead door technician established overhead door company looking for experienced technicians/installers. Welding and electrical ability an asset.

Top wages/great benefits.

Send resume to personnel@alparsons.on.ca, fax 613-798-2187 or call 613-798-4444.

BABYSITTER, full time and part time, before and after school. Close to Queen E school. Infants and tots welcome. Snacks and lunch provided. Receipts and references available.

Call Alicia 613-433-9750

HELP WANTED

The rolling stream of life rolls on, But still the vacant chair, Recalls the love, the voice, the smile Of the one who once sat there.

CARR, Grant In loving memory of my dear husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who passed away March 23, 1996.

March 28, 2012.

Love; your Family

Hair of silver, heart of gold Witty mind that never grew old.

Determined jawline, wide toothy grin Many great friends you did win.

Proved you were tough, from start to end Greatest Dad, your family’s best friend….

Our family chain was broken But, Dad, our hearts were too On that lonely March day we said “goodbye” to you.

Your suffering is over and for that we are glad Rest in peace - “We love you Dad.” The chain is now linked on the other side First a daughter and then your bride.

Loved forever - Rose, M.J., Christopher and Mandy LANCE, Joe June 4, 1950 March 25, 2010.

The love of the family is life’s greatest blessing.

Gone but not forgotten.

Your family

Happy 19th Birthday Amanda!

In loving memory of Jerome Enright, a loving Father, Father-in-law and Grandpa who passed away seventeen years ago on March 25, 1995.

‘Tis sweet to know we’ll meet again; Where troubles are no more; And that the one we loved so well; Has just gone on before.

Love always, Yvette and Family

Love Norma and Family YANTHA, Paul March 6, 1999 YANTHA, Amelia April 6, 2009 We often think of days gone by, When we were all together, A shadow over our lives has cast, Our loved ones resting in peace forever.

Barry & Eve

Jack & Jill

Stag & Doe Jonathan Daley & Kristin Rawley

Seniors!

for Wade McMunn & Lyndsay Duffy

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Carp Agriculture Hall Carp Fair Grounds 3770 Carp Road

We’re looking for Carriers to deliver our newspaper!

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Canadian Legion Br. 174 49 Daniel St. Arnprior, Ont.

$10.00/person

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LEGAL CRIMINAL RECORD? Moneyback guarantee, 100,000+ Record Removals since 1989.

Confidential, Fast Affordable, A+ BBB rating, assures Employment & travel freedom.

Call for FREE INFO Booklet.

1-8-NOW-PARDON (1-866-972-7366) www.removeyourrecord.com

LIVESTOCK St. Jeanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Farrier Service.

613-283-1198.

MORTGAGES $$MONEY$$ Consolidate Debts Mortgages to 90% No income, Bad credit OK! Better Option Mortgage #10969 1-800-282-1169 www.mortgageontario.com

FINANCIAL/INCOME TAX 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 CHRONICLE DIAMOND AWARD WINNER 2009, 2010 & 2011

Email

adrienne.barr@metroland.com

PERSONAL

FINANCIAL/INCOME TAX INCOME TAX RETURNS. Retired Revenue Canada Auditor with over 35 years experience.

Larry Pulcine 613-623-4444

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

MUSIC

SHOWCASE 2012. Exhibitor enquiries welcome.

613-732-9662, doug@showcaseinpetawawa.ca or www.showcaseinpetawawa.ca

Certified piano technician, with Piano Technicianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guild, extensive experience with tuning, repairing and rebuilding. w w w . p i a n o 4 u . c a 6 1 3 - 2 8 4 - 8 3 3 3 , 1-877-742-6648.

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

HAPPY EASTER SALE now on for Teresaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Valley Treasures, Osceola.

Open Wednesday-Saturday 10 - 4.

Sunday 12 - 5. 613-646-7964 MAKING plans for Spring & Summer? Watch your dreams come true with help from our more than 160 excellent SHOWCASE 2012 Exhibitors.

OTTAWA VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL Annual General Meeting, Saturday March 24th, 11 am, St. James Lutheran Church, 66 Elgin Street East, Renfrew.

The Whitewater Wesleyan & Cobden Pentecostal Church Choirs Present: â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Parade of Hymnsâ&#x20AC;?. April 1st-6:30 p.m. @ the Whitewater Wesleyan Church and April 6th-10 a.m. @ the Cobden Pentecostal Church. A lunch will follow each event, EVERYONE WELCOME-NO COST! For more info call: 613-646-2332 or 613-646-2020.

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PETS DOG SITTING. Experienced retired breeder providing lots of TLC. My home.

Smaller dogs only.

References available. $17-$20 daily.

Marg 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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REAL ESTATE SERVICES

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SHOWCASE 2012 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; April 20, 21, 22 doug@showcaseinpetawawa.ca www.showcaseinpetawawa.ca.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Do you want to stop drinking? There are no dues or fees for A.A. Membership. The only requirement is a desire to stop drinking.

Phone 613-258-3881 or 613-826-1980.

KemptvilleWaterfront, 75â&#x20AC;&#x2122; permanent dock, 4 bedroom brick house, town services, new heat pump, oil furnace, gas fireplace. $399,900.

(613)258-2481 rainacr@sympatico.ca

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I wish to extend my heartfelt thanks to my family and friends for the cards and gifts. I received at my surprise 60th Birthday Party. Special thanks to my son Jason, Sara, Austin and Becca and my daughter Sarah-Jane, Zak, ZoĂŤ, Alivia and Bob. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You got me good.â&#x20AC;?

Also to Donna and Holly. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good one.â&#x20AC;?

Thanks again.

Love you all, Sheila Welsh

The family of the late Klaas (Gus) Jonkman would like to thank all our family, friends and neighbours for their kindness and support during this difďŹ cult time. Your kind expression of sympathy, love, prayers, visitations, phone calls, cards, food, ďŹ&#x201A;owers, charitable donations and online tributes helped to ease our pain. We would also like to thank the following people: -Sonya Hass and Jim Miller for the wonderful music.

-Caroline Castrucci, Norman and Keith Hern, Bill Zarechney, and Rev. Don Anderson for their wonderful memories of Gus. -White Lake Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fellowship Group for serving the refreshments after the funeral.

A special thank you to Andre Pilon and all his staff at the Pilon Funeral home for the friendly, caring and understanding way that they helped us to make Gusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s funeral perfect in every way.

For everyone who came to the funeral that we didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get a chance to see we felt and appreciate your support. We are so lucky to live in such a caring community. We will always remember how wonderful everyone was.

Thank you.

Wendy Jonkman, Jennifer, Jeff and Kate.

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The Douglas Lions Club would like to thank everyone who helped make the Irish Annual St Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day Parade on March 16 a tremendous success.

The enthusiasm of the participants, the dedication of the energy of the crowd all added to the success of the event.

Travel Medical Insurance Individual, Family, Group, Single Trip or Annual Multi-Trip. Bob Dickson 1(866) 557-2937 bdickson@magma.ca

VEHICLES 2001 Chev S-10 ZR2, 350,000 km, air, tilt, cruise. 3 door.

Good shape. (Brand) new brakes, new windshield, 31â&#x20AC;? tires, Reese trailer hitch, truck is heavy duty, comes with cap. $3,300 o.b.o. (613)283-6340.

Assortment of used tires, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16.5. Summers, all-season and snows.

Also used car parts. Gord 613-257-2498.

WANTED TO RENT, Retired individual looking for a home and property to rent on a long term basis, on or with a view of water (Madawaska River, White Lake, Ottawa River).

Non-smoker, no pets, please call 613-325-0902

WEDDING WEDDINGS, BAPTISMS & Funerals, location of your choice. Also available small weddings, my home, weekdays. The Rev. Alan Gallichan. 613-726-0400.

WORK WANTED Certified Mason. 10 years experience. Chimney repair, restoration, parging, repointing.

Brick, block and stone.

Small/big job specialist. Free estimates. 613-250-0290.

Superintendent Team As a team, you will both be responsible for customer service, cleaning, minor repairs and maintenance of the interior and exterior of a residential property in Ottawa. Related experience and good communication and computer abilities are a must. A competitive salary and beneďŹ ts package, including on-site accommodation, await you!

Please apply on-line at minto.com or fax your resumes to (613) 788-2758, attention: Jensa. $ % $# !!' %! ' ( # !! %%! #('

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CARRIERS NEEDED

WANTED Business entrepreneur will spend $2-$4 million for profitable business. Any location.

Gerry Hudson 1(613)449-1668 Sales Representative Rideau Town and Country Realty Ltd, Brokerage (613)273-5000.

TOWN OF

ARNPRIOR AND RENFREW

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

various routes

Seeking reliable people to deliver the Arnprior Chronicle-Guide and the Renfrew Mercury every Thursday

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

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Contact Chris Paveley Toll Free 1-800-884-9195 613-432-3655 ext 31 chris.paveley@metroland.com TOWN OF RENFREW Summer Student Employment Opportunities Development and Works Department

Employment terms for these positions have yet to be determined; however, students are normally engaged for approximately 16 weeks. Start date is ďŹ&#x201A;exible, but typically commences during the ďŹ rst week of May. The availability of these positions is subject to funding approval by Town Council.

POSITION A - Public Works Garage - 40 hour work week (Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Thursday) We are seeking a summer student to assist staff with a variety of duties including road and sidewalk construction/repair and park maintenance, surveying and completing conditions surveys. Experience in construction and operating park maintenance equipment such as weed eaters, lawnmowers, etc. will be considered an asset.

POSITION B - Environmental Student â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 40 hour work week (Tuesday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Saturday)

POSITION C - Planning Student â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 35 hour work week (Monday - Friday) We are seeking a summer student to assist staff with a variety of administrative and technical duties. The successful candidate will be engaged in land use planning and public works activities.

Excellent computer skills are essential for success in this position. ProďŹ ciency in MS Word, Excel, Access, and web browsers is required. University/college students enrolled in planning, business, records management, or any other similar program will be considered for this position.

POSITION D â&#x20AC;&#x201C; GIS/Engineering Student â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 35 hour work week (Monday - Friday) We are seeking a summer student to assist staff with the GIS program for the Town of Renfrew. The successful candidate will assist in data collection, utilizing and modifying a database and associated forms, data manipulation and computer aided drafting.

Excellent computer skills are essential for success in this position. ProďŹ ciency in MS Access, AutoCAD 2000 and ArcGIS is required. ProďŹ ciency with MS Word, Excel and web browsers would be beneďŹ cial. University/college students who have successfully completed at least the second year in a GIS or Engineering program will be considered for this position.

Individuals interested in ANY OF THE ABOVE employment opportunities may submit a resume, including a cover letter by mail, fax (613)432-8265 or email (WORD documents only) at jcoulas@town.renfrew.on.ca.

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With deepest appreciation, Paul and Rob Kennedy and family.

QUIET COUPLE, no children or pets, seeking to rent cottage on weekends between May and Sept. Approx. 30 mins from Pembroke. Looking for privacy and great swimming.

Margaret 613-730-9986

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a summer student to assist staff with various environmental/waste management related matters. The successful candidate will be involved in all facets of solid waste management, including, but not limited to, the following: â&#x20AC;˘ Household Hazardous Waste Depot operations. â&#x20AC;˘ Survey work at landďŹ ll site to determine ďŹ ll rate and capacity. â&#x20AC;˘ Ground and well water sampling.

Students presently studying environmental engineering or a related discipline at the post-secondary level will be considered for this position. WHMIS training would be an asset.

THANK YOU

The family of the late Ray Kennedy would like to thank everyone for their support during this difďŹ cult time. The expressions of sympathy in the form of food, memorial donations, mass cards, ďŹ&#x201A;owers, emails, visiting and attendance at the service were greatly appreciated. Special thanks to the nursing staff at the Arnprior Hospital for their care, Andre and staff of the Pilon Family Funeral Home, members of the Ottawa Police Service for the escort and to the CWL for their lovely service and the reception following the funeral.

WANTED TO RENT

VACATIONS & COTTAGES

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DEADLINE: TUESDAY AT NOON.

Julie Coulas, OfďŹ ce Co-ordinator, c/o The Development & Works OfďŹ ce 127 Raglan Street South, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 1P8 Deadline for applications: Friday, March 23, 2012 Please note only successful applicants will be notiďŹ ed.

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Miller Waste Systems, a division of the Miller Group has the following opportunity at our Ottawa location...

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IN MEMORIAM

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COUNSELLORS FOR 2012 CAMPING SEASON June 28 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 25, 2012

Your friends

In loving memory of

Craig Adam Agnel Marcel Maisonneuve May 10, 1946 March 26, 2009 In loving memory of a dear husband, father, and grandfather Dearly missed and Never forgotten Love Jane

We who loved you, sadly miss you As it dawns another year, In our lonely hours of thinking, Thoughts of you are ever near.

Forever young. Forever loved.

Dad, Susan, Jay, Mom, Craig

Jennie Vanderwal March 27, 2012

CHILDCARE CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

Enthusiastic and responsible team players needed to provide fun and leadership for campers at this childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s summer camp. Counsellors will live in cabins and lead campers in the daily activities of a summer camp.

Counsellors will work in one week intervals throughout the summer. Leadership training, lifeguarding and canoeing qualiďŹ cations, and previous camp counselling experiences are assets. Successful applicants must be available for a minimum of ďŹ ve weeks, such weeks to be determined.

Minimum age: 16 years.

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with your Tax Return?

Tax Return E-Filed Also offering year round bookkeeping service.

Call CLELA

Forward resumes to: david.freemantle@millergroup.ca Fax: 905-475-6396

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

ECE, ďŹ rst aid & CPR

In Loving Memory of our Daughter Priscillia Brown March 21, 1983 - March 25, 2006

References/receipts SHANNON

613-433-9052

CHILD CARE SPACES Available 315896

Salary: $275 - $300 per week - Room and Board included

full-time and part-time

Call FIRST STEPS Home Daycare

0301.332525

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

IN MEMORIAM

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You have a 310T Truck & Coach Mechanicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Licence, a minimum 5 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; trade experience (post apprenticeship), and a minimum 5 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; management experience. You are able to diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, and hydraulics faults. Computer proficiency and excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.

Dealer experience and warranty experience are assets. You are able to work late; weekends and holidays may be required.

YORK TAX SERVICES Marilyn York, PFPC 432-5237 Personal Small Business Accurate Affordable Pick-up / delivery E-ďŹ le

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Managing the daily operation of a 6-bay shop and a fleet of approximately 36 trucks, you will develop, implement, and maintain processes, procedures, and programs to improve safety, productivity, and efficiency, while adhering to corporate guidelines. You will liaise with suppliers and senior manager and ensure fleet software is properly and fully utilized.

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613-433-3754 HELP WANTED

Lanark County Mental Health Internal Posting Community Mental Health Nurse R.N. Psychiatry, 1.0 fte (35 hours/week), O.N.A

Duties: â&#x20AC;˘ Work as part of the interdisciplinary Crisis Network Services including social workers, community mental health nurses and court diversion worker. Provide comprehensive mental health assessments, Crisis Triage Rating Scale and Suicide Risk assessments to clients referred from local emergency departments, police services, family physicians, families or self referrals for persons experiencing crisis or mental health concerns. Demonstrate professional conduct, ďŹ&#x201A;exibility and accessibility in response to requested mental health services in a variety of settings including hospital inpatient or emergency department setting, high schools, or community agency as required. â&#x20AC;˘ Participate in weekly Triage meeting to review intake assessments and provide resources for treatment options in client-centred care. â&#x20AC;˘ Maintain active clinical caseload of referred clients in providing stabilization and crisis response.

Provide wide range of community resources and referral to other programs to meet client needs.

Requirements: â&#x20AC;˘ CertiďŹ cate of Competence and current registration as a Registered Nurse in Ontario. â&#x20AC;˘ Post secondary degree in nursing from a recognized university preferred; an acceptable combination of nursing education and related work experience in psychiatric nursing (3 to 5 years). â&#x20AC;˘ Wide range of crisis intervention experience, risk assessments and interventions that include hospital based psychiatric services, emergency departments experience and community mental health services. â&#x20AC;˘ Excellent interpersonal, communication, critical thinking and problem solving skills. . â&#x20AC;˘ Availability of an automobile, a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. â&#x20AC;˘ Completion of a criminal reference check and the capacity to work ďŹ&#x201A;exible hours.

Applications should be sent to: Diana McDonnell, R.N., C.P.M.H.N. (C), B.Sc.N. Director, Lanark County Mental Health 88 Cornelia St. West, Unit A2 Smiths Falls, Ontario, K7A 5K9 Only those applications that will be eligible for an interview will be contacted.

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From your loving family, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Already 6 years gone by But we still see you in our dreams We are looking at those precious memories And promise you, every time we look at them, We will smile We promise you, we will be open to the possibility of joy in our life, And we will not be afraid Bit by bit we are walking out of the dark We know that we shall walk out into the sunshine again We promise you to look around us now, this minute, and see what our life holds We promise you that even if we shed tears, We still gonna try to smile, because thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what you want us to do â&#x20AC;&#x153;Love you Pris and miss youâ&#x20AC;?

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Lanark County Mental Health serves as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;lead agencyâ&#x20AC;? providing streamlined access to a rural network of supports and services for adults and transitional aged youth experiencing serious mental illness. The organization facilitates recovery and client-centered shared care in collaboration with local partner agencies, hospitals and family physicians.

To our precious loving mother and friend with our deepest gratitude, love and pride.

Since you left us dear mother, one year ago, the tears still flow and loneliness fills our hearts.

You left us with a legacy of wisdom, courage, kindness, gentleness, compassion, sense of humor and the beautiful gift of your love.

Today and everyday we feel your presence beside us.

Treasured memories of you remain in our hearts.

Mother you have been a gift in our hearts.

We will love you for always and forever.

In loving memory of dear wife & mother Corrine Deslaurier We seem to see in the soft dim light A face we love the best; Recalling her as the sunâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s last rays Go down in the far off west.

We miss her more as time goes on, We can never close our hearts; And the lamp of our love still burns.

Her heart the truest in all the world, Her love the best to recall; None on earth could take her place, She is still the dearest of all.

In loving remembrance of a wonderful Mother and Granny Who passed away March 27, 2009

Aleta Annie Greene

O happy hours we once enjoyed, How sweet their memory still, But death has left a loneliness The world can never fill.

You had a smile for everyone You had a heart of gold You left the sweetest memories The world could ever hold To us you were so special

God knows how much I miss her Never shall her memory fade, Always remembered Ben & Becky

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Shirley & Gerald Lalonde, Tracy & Cladio Fata, Sean & Mary Jane Lalonde, Kelly & Tim Rintoul and families, Dale & Marleen Greene, Susan & Craig Hale, Steven & Pam Greene and families.

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Call

613.623.6571

Email

DEADLINE: TUESDAY AT NOON.

adrienne.barr@metroland.com

DEATH

DEATH

EADY, Sarah Florence “Sadie” Erma Gauthier (Thompson)

Passed away peacefully at Renfrew Victoria Hospital on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late William Manley Carnegie. Loving mother of Bonnie Cadieux (Raymond) and John, both of Renfrew. Proud grandmother of Catherine McDonald (Pat), Lynn McFarlane (Gary), Stephen Cadieux (Colleen Dellaire) and Michael Cadieux (late Cyndi), and greatgrandmother of Heather, Adam, and the late Aaron. Predeceased by her sister and 4 brothers. Ida will be missed by her nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave. E., Renfrew on Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday at 2:00 p.m.

Interment to follow at St. Lawrence Valley Cemetery, Ingleside in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation-Capital Equipment would be appreciated by the family.

Condolences or donations may be made at www.mcphailandperkins.ca

Loving Mother Grandmother Great Grandmother Great Great Grandmother She was a mother so very rare, Content in her home and always there; On earth she toiled, in Heaven she rests, God bless you mother, you were the best.

DEATH

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Passed away peacefully at Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Duncan F. Eady. Loving mother of Lyle (Dulcie) of North Sydney, Nova Scotia, Leslie (Brenda) of Ottawa, and David (Shannon) of Grande Prairie, Alberta and the late Robert (Colleen) of Ottawa. Proud grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Dear sister of Joyce Anderson of North Sydney, Nova Scotia. Predeceased by her brothers Chesley and Ernest, and sisters Olive, Eva and Margaret. Sadie will be missed by numerous nieces, nephews, friends and her extended family-the staff and residents at Bonnechere Manor, Renfrew. Visitation at McPhail & Perkins Funeral Home, 85 Munro Ave. E., Renfrew on Thursday, March 15, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday at 10:30 a.m.

Interment at Castleford Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bonnechere Manor Auxiliary or the Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada.

Condolences or donations may be made at www.mcphailandperkins.ca

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CARNEGIE, Ida Susan (nee Gogo)

March 22, 2005

Love Stan & Bev Darlene & the late Mylne Pam & Garry Kent & Carol Linda & the late Clinton Todd & Bonnie And their families

DEATH

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TOBIO, Al Retired Captain – Canadian Army (RCL Branch 174, Arnprior) (KVA Unit 38, Petawawa/ Pembroke)

(nee Scheel) January 28, 1931- March 13, 2012

Parent, Raymond “Ted” June 25, 1938 - March 14, 2012 Suddenly at home in Arnprior Ontario on Wednesday March 14, 2012.Beloved husband of Anita (Townley) Parent. Dearly loved Dad of Tom (Melissa Meek) Machin and Colin (Natasha Lebrun) Machin. Adoring grandfather of Tori Rose. Loved by daughter, Angel Parent, grandsons Dylan and Brayden Parent and nephew Frank Parent. He will be forever missed.

Arrangements by The Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N., Arnprior 613-623-2538 www.boycefuneralhome.ca

Passed away in Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital Tuesday evening, March 13, 2012.

Dorian Fairfield of Arnprior in her 82nd year.

Beloved wife of the late William Harold “Buck” Fairfield (1991). Dear mother of Joanne (Norbert) Otawa of Arnprior and Susan (Stuart) Briscoe of Braeside. Dear grandmother of Courtney, Michael, Shelley, Kathryn, Ryan (Melanie) and Mark. Dear sister of Ada (late Tony) Lapierre, Adele (Gib) Tourangeau and Verda (late Hugh) Desarmia all of Arnprior. Sister in law of Margaret Scheel. Predeceased by brothers Milton (late Lil) Scheel, Garnet Scheel and sisters Marlyn (late Gerry) Green and Eunice Gardiner. Daughter of the late Leslie Scheel and Esther Woermke.

Visitations were at The Boyce Funeral Home Chapel, Visitation and Reception Centre 138 Daniel Street N. Arnprior

A celebration of life will be held later this spring for family and friends.

In memoriams to the Partners in Caring at the Arnprior District Memorial Hospital appreciated.

where family received friends on Friday from 7-9 p.m. Thence to First Baptist Church, 279 Alicia Street, Arnprior for funeral service Saturday morning, March 17, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Interment Arnprior Albert Street Cemetery. In memoriams to “Partners in Caring” of Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital or the charity of one’s choice would be appreciated by her family.

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Slater, His Honour Judge Harold James Peacefully, at the Guelph General Hospital on Monday March 12th, 2012, at the age of 89 years. Beloved husband for 58 years of Jessie Grace (Fox) Slater and the late Jean Slater (1951). Loving father of Sherrill Crowder (Graham) of Ottawa, Kathryn Bunnage (William) of Jacksonville, FL and Gary Slater (Andrea) of Guelph. Cherished grandfather of Alexandra, Emily, Michelle, Jordan, Michael, Leah and Matthew. Dear brother of Lorna Standen (Howard), Mary McCrea (Ellwood), Alfred, Donald (Eileen), and the late Ruth Benson (Allen), William (Isobel), Walter and Keith Slater (Dona). Fondly remembered by sisters-in-law Verna Templer (Ronald) and Georgine Ireland (Jack) and many nieces, nephews, friends and colleagues.

Harold’s career began as a pilot and engine technician with the RCAF 6th repair depot from 1939 to 1945. After graduating from McMaster University with Bachelor degrees in Arts and Divinity, he ministered at Caledonia and Dundas Baptist Churches.

He then continued to serve his community in Guelph as a probation officer and, later, as a Supervisor. In 1968, he became a Judge and began a distinguished 16 year career with the Provincial Family Court presiding in Guelph, Stratford and Orangeville. During his retirement, he became a financial advisor with Regal Capital Planners. Harold was also a 25 year member with the Guelph Wellington Men’s Club and was deeply involved in service to his church. All who knew him will remember his generosity, compassion and integrity.

GILCHRIST CHAPEL – McIntyre & Wilkie Funeral Home, One Delhi Street, Guelph. Funeral Service was held at Westminster-St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, 206 Victoria Road North, Guelph on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Karla Wubbenhorst officiating. Interment Woodlawn

Suddenly but peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, March 13th, 2012. Wilbert Alwin “Al” Tobio of Arnprior at the age of 81 years. Beloved husband of Janet (nee Felker). Dearly loved father of Christine Sabourin (Marc Charbonneau) of Winnipeg; Allan Tobio of Ottawa; David Tobio (Debbie) of Fredonia, New York and step-father of Steven Kitson (Wendy) of Toronto and Jody Kitson-Roy (Emery Roy) of Cobden. Cherished and proud “Papa” of 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Gwen Waters of Toronto. Predeceased by 3 brothers: Edward, Leroy and Lionel Bradbury; 1 stepsister: Rose Climie and 1 step-brother, Joseph Sondola. Family and friends were invited to the Pilon Family Funeral Home & Chapel, 50 John Street North, Arnprior for visitation on Thursday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Friday from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. A Service in celebration of Al’s life was conducted in the Pilon Family Chapel on Friday morning, March 16th at 11 o’clock. Cremation followed with interment to take place in the National Military Cemetery, Beechwood Cemetery, Ottawa at a later date. Members of the RCL Branch 174, Arnprior assembled at the funeral home for a Tribute Service on Thursday evening at 6:30 p.m. In memory of Al, a donation to the Army Cadet League of Canada (Ontario) would be appreciated by his family.

Condolences/Tributes/Donations/Webcast www.pilonfamily.ca

Pilon Family FUNERAL HOME • CHAPEL • RECEPTION CENTRE

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NATURE

Eastern bluebirds arrive in the area right on time Kevin and Pauline Hughes and Remick and Cathy Campbell had male eastern bluebirds arrive at their bird houses on March 13, right on time. Male bluebirds usually arrive in this area during the last two weeks of March. This year they were a few days early.

The males will scout the territory and the nest house they used the previous season. Mated pairs however, will return together and investigate the territory. This usually takes two to three weeks. Once the inspection has been made and all is satisfactory, the female will take over and organize the building of the nest. The male will bring twigs, grass, moss and soft bark and the female will arrange it to her satisfaction. This behaviour will continue until the nest is completed and ready for the eggs.

If you are building bluebird houses you have time to set them out as the birds will be looking for nesting sites and will not start to build a nest for at least three weeks.

WOOD DUCK HOUSES READY

Deanna and Randy Joe have placed two wood duck boxes in a

Normal warm-up expected this spring

JIM FERGUSON SCENE FROM THE HAWK’S EYE marshy area near their home. The houses have been placed so the Joes can observe the action at the nest with their binoculars. Wood ducks are very wary of any movement near the nest and will abandon their efforts if disturbed. It is therefore better to observe the birds from 50 to 100 yards away.

The Joes have only two purple finches at their feeders. Last season, they had a dozen. Robins, grackles and song sparrows have returned to nest on the property.

MADAWASKA RIVER OPEN

Richard McManus reports that the Madawaska River is open and hosting thousands of water birds. Male and female mallards, common and hooded mergansers and more than its share of Canada geese are resting and feeding. These birds will not migrate to their nesting lakes and rivers for at least three weeks, or when the lakes are clear of ice.

Following an exceptionally warm and generally dry winter, Eastern Ontarians can expect a normal and gradual warm-up this spring, says The Weather Network in its outlook for March through May. The unusually warm winter can be attributed to several factors, one of which is the

The geese are returning early this year mainly because they did not migrate as far south as they have in previous years. Some flocks remained on the Ottawa River as far north as Ottawa, feeding on some water plants and corn that was not harvested.

KILLDEER ARRIVE

Killdeer have arrived over a wide area. Janet Eady saw killdeer on their property in Horton, as did Ruby and Jim Vieland at Cobden and Maureen and Bruce Hamilton at Pine Valley.

Early to mid March is the arrival time for killdeer. The males arrive first and remain in small groups to feed until the females arrive. Shortly after pairs are formed and nesting starts.

The Hamiltons have purple finches at their feeders and one day this week Maureen and Bruce saw two snow geese flying over head. There have been few snow geese in the area this year.

BEES AT FEEDERS

If you are feeding corn, you may find small swarms of bees coming

jet stream, which stayed further north than usual during the winter months in Canada, keeping the coldest air bottled up over the Arctic. The deeper cold and heavier snow normally attributed to a Canadian winter has instead been felt over parts of Europe and Asia.

to feed as well. Louise Bradley saw several swarms at her corn feeders.

The bees are in search of the sugar in the corn flour. It may be because their supply of honey is not sufficient to feed the bees or it may be because the corn flour looks like pollen and is attracting the bees.

In the past when we have had bees at our feeders, we separated the flour from the kernels and fed the flour in a different area. It seemed to solve the problem.

DARK-EYED JUNCOS

Clarence Bos had juncos arrive at his feeders this week. It is the first he had had since the fall.

Male juncos arrive first and claim a territory and drive all other males away. The territory must include an open area with an embankment since this is where the juncos prefer to nest. The railroad right-of-way is one of their favourite nesting locations. Nests have been found along the K&P near Ferguslea.

RACCOONS

Paul Ouellete has suggested a

“While winter in Canada was relatively dry and warm for most of the country due to the jet stream pattern, it doesn’t necessarily mean the same for the spring months,” said Chris Scott, director of meteorology for The Weather Network.

“March tends to be a winter

This bluebird box housed 10 young in three clutches in 1997.

good way to protect your bird houses and feeders from raccoon attacks. He places a piece of plastic conduit pipe over a metal post and then mounts the house or feeder on top of the post. The conduit is very hard and the raccoons cannot grip it and therefore cannot climb up to the bird house or feeder. The pipe comes in diameters up to four inches (10 cm).

Enjoy your birding. Ila and Jim Ferguson, 5313 River Road, RR 5, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 3Z8. Phone 613432-2738 or email jamesh@nrtco. net

month in most of Canada, and the potential is still there for significant snow.

Overall though, we are expecting a fairly typical warm-up through the spring months.”

From the Ontario-Manitoba border east to Atlantic Canada, near-normal temperatures and

precipitation are expected for most regions. Above-normal temperatures are expected for Northwestern Ontario, Nova Scotia and Newfoundland.

Central Ontario through to Montreal can expect abovenormal precipitation as the storm track is expected to reside across the region.

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Local events and happenings over the coming weeks â&#x20AC;&#x201D; free to non-profit organizations Fax: 613-224-3330, E-mail: E-mail: news@yourkanata.com peter.clark@metroland.com its 22nd annual home educators conference from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kanata Baptist Church at 465 Hazeldean Rd. The conference includes a large vendor hall that hosts Eastern Ontarioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest exhibition of home school resources.

A variety of curriculum representatives will be available to answer your questions about home education and to assist you in choosing curriculum and supplies to support your home education program. For registration forms and further information about the conference, visit http://www. rvhea.org/index.php/conferencemainmenu-43. â&#x20AC;˘ Centershot. Free competent archery instruction with compound bows for the whole family on Saturdays starting April 14 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Calabogie United Church. Information contact Don Anderson 613-433-8227 or rev@ magma.ca.

The Renfrew Mercury community calendar is a free public service for not-for-profit groups. Notices appear as space permits. Please submit your information at least two weeks before the event and include a daytime contact name and phone number for us to reach you for clarification. Keep submissions under 30 words. Notices can be emailed to peter.clark@ metroland.com or dropped off at The Mercury, 35 Opeongo Road, Renfrew.

Thursday, March 22 â&#x20AC;˘ Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School Council Spaghetti Supper at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Adults $8, Children under 12, $5. Family rate (family of five) $25.

March 23, 24 and 25 â&#x20AC;˘ 2012 Home and Leisure Show at the Renfrew Armouries Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Friday, March 23 â&#x20AC;˘ Trinity-St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church Women are holding a book, bake and plant sale from 4 to 8 p.m. to help raise funds for their National UCW 50th anniversary project to fund maternal health care worker training courses for woman in Morogora, Tanzania. â&#x20AC;˘ Renfrew Home Show at the Renfrew Armouries. Doors open at 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday. â&#x20AC;˘ Renfrew County Fiddlersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; monthly dance, 8 p.m. to midnight at the Cobden Legion. Light lunch included. Cost $6.

Saturday, March 24 â&#x20AC;˘ Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dart tournament at the Renfrew Legion, teams of four, cost $40 per team. Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s doubles $20 per team. Registration 9 a.m., starts at 10 a.m.

Prizes based on number of teams.

Contact Lianne at 613-432-0698 or Sheila at 613-433-9379. â&#x20AC;˘ Genealogical seminar: ancestry. ca and familysearch.org, sponsored by Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group at Algonquin Community College, Pembroke, Room 201 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The $25 fee includes lunch.

Sunday, March 25 â&#x20AC;˘ Cobden Heavy Horse Committee farmers breakfast in support of Cobden Fair horse show, 8 to 11 a.m. at the Cobden Agricultural Hall. Adults $7, children $5.

Monday, March 26 â&#x20AC;˘ The Renfrew Silver Seniors now have a walking program from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays at the Renfrew Legion. Come out and bring a friend.

Tuesday, March 27 â&#x20AC;˘ Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s get down to E-business.

The Renfrew Public Library has purchased a small collection of KOBOs and Sony E-Readers, which they will lend to interested patrons. But you must know how to use them. Learn how from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the library program room in the basement. Includes question/answer session. Bring your E-reader if you have one.

Registration in advance in person

Mercury photo by Lucy Hass

Irish spirit at Bonnechere Manor

Pat Maloney and her leprechauns performed a St. Patrickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concert at Renfrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bonnechere Manor last Thursday afternoon. The group featured, from left, pianist Pat Maloneyeyy, Johanna Mathieu, Louise Gavin, Josie Plazek and Cheryl MacDonald, and back row Peggy Roy, Harvey Sculland, Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;arcy Slater and Marcel Ouellette. Missing from the photo is Marilyn Gillespie. or by phone is preferred. â&#x20AC;˘ Renfrew Woodland Metis Aboriginal Community holds its general meeting, 7 p.m. at the Renfrew Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Centre. Contact Kent Gauthier for more at 613-432-3177.

Thursday, March 29 â&#x20AC;˘ Eganville and District Seniors bowling in Petawawa. Bus leaves Eganville Seniors at noon. Cost $15 includes bus, game, shoes and coffee Must register before Mar 15. Call 613-628-2354. â&#x20AC;˘ St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic High School parent-teacher interviews, 3 to 7 p.m. â&#x20AC;˘ Renfrew wrestling senior team fundraiser, spaghetti dinner at the AFAC Wing from 5 to 8 p.m. Cost $8 per plate.

DAFFODIL DAYS March 29, 30, 31. Please support the Canadian Cancer Society during Daffodil Day by purchasing a daffodil pin. Volunteers will be located at various locations in Renfrew during the campaign. For more information or to volunteer, contact Ray Beimers at 613-4320705.

Saturday, March 31 â&#x20AC;˘ Hot roast beef supper at Haley United Church, Haley Station, 4 to 6:30 p.m. $12 adults, $6 children 5 to 12 years, free for children under five years. Wheelchair accessible. Take-out orders available. â&#x20AC;˘ Renfrew and Area Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Home Support is holding a trivia night from 7 to 10 p.m. in the AFAC Wing Lounge. Admission is $10 per person. Make a table of six of your friends or family, if you are just one or two people, a table can be made for you. Call 613-432-7691. â&#x20AC;˘ Trivia Night at the Groves Park Lodge GEM Hall at 7 p.m. Teams

of six, $10 a person or $60 per team. Call 613-432-5823 to preregister, or register at the door.

Late luncheon and door prizes. â&#x20AC;˘ Healing in the Valley is again organizing Renfrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Spring Wellness & Craft Show at the Renfrew Recreation Centre. Show runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Help support the Renfrew and Area Food Bank. â&#x20AC;˘ Madawaska Maple Madness.

Pancake and sausage breakfast, 8 to 11 am., $5 a plate. Maple bake off. Buy a table and showcase your baked goods. Must have maple syrup as an ingredient; 11:30 to noon maple syrup competition, non-commercial maple syrup suppliers may enter this fun event. Call Cath at 613752-1585. â&#x20AC;˘ Cobden Seniors four-hand euchre party at the Cobden Legion Hall at 1:30 p.m. Admission $3.

Lunch provided.

Sunday, April 1 â&#x20AC;˘ The Bonnechere Manor Foundation Presents an afternoon of dancing at the Renfrew Armouries from 1 to 6 p.m. Tickets are $15 each and available at the Bonnechere Manor, Valley Heritage Radio and at Aikenheadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drug Store in Renfrew. Light refreshments will be provided with live and silent auction, 50-50, door prizes and more. Proceeds to the auditorium campaign. Call Robyn at 613-432-4873 or visit www.BonnechereManorFoundation.com. â&#x20AC;˘ The April Valley Singles Lunch will be held at 12:30 p.m. at East Side Marioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant in Arnprior. For more information call Fay at (613) 256- 8117 or Johanna at (613) 432-7622. â&#x20AC;˘ Renfrew Silver Seniors games day (cards, darts, prizes for winners) at the Renfrew Legion at 1

p.m. Spaghetti at 4 p.m. Call Pat for tickets, 613-649-2756. â&#x20AC;˘ Dacre & Area Community Association Easter bingo at 7 p.m.

Turkeys, hams and prizes.

Christian School â&#x20AC;˘ Kindergarten Discovery Days are every Monday and Wednesday at Renfrew and District Christian School. Children can spend the morning discovering what goes on in the JK/SK classroom; learn Bible stories, make crafts, play games, sing songs and explore the subjects taught in a nurturing environment. To schedule a day for your child to visit, call 613432-4340.

Friday, April 6 â&#x20AC;˘ Renfrew Freemasons lunch, noon at the Rocky Mountain House Restaurant. Gentlemen interested in learning about freemasonry are invited to join. Wives and girlfriends are welcome. Barry Samson 613-433-9038. â&#x20AC;˘ Renfrew and Area Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Home Support is holding Easter Luncheon at 11:30 a.m. at the Renfrew Wing. Cost is $10 with entertainment by Barry Martin and Country Favorites. Tickets at Aikenheadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Drugstore or Renfrew Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Home Support office, or by calling 613-432-7691.

Reserve by April 9. â&#x20AC;˘ 433 Wing hosts sixth annual Good Friday fish and chip dinner from 2 to 7 p.m. Cost is $12 per person. Take out available. Entertainment, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., is Unwound, and entertainment from 7-11 p.m. is Fifth Street. For more information call 613-4324485.

Saturday, April 14 â&#x20AC;˘ The Rideau Valley Home Educatorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association is presenting

Sunday, April 15 â&#x20AC;˘ Pet microchip clinic at Arnprior & District Humane Society. Cost $45 per chip/animal, cash only please. Appointment necessary.

Call shelter, 613-623-0916.

April 18 and 19 â&#x20AC;˘ Film, Prayers for Bobby, Wednesday, April 18 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Thursday, April 19 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. A teenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s struggles after revealing his homosexuality to his Christian family; a true story.

Hosted by the Welcoming Ministry at Trinity-St. Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church, Renfrew, in the chapel.

Freewill offering. Information at 613-432-2285.

Saturday, April 21 â&#x20AC;˘ Calling all Djembes V with Cath-

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erine Veilleux at 468 Fourth Chute Rd., Douglas. Intermediate workshop 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; beginners workshop 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Workshops $40 or $75 for both. Call Jenn Foley at 613-2812881 or jennifoley@gmail.com.

Sunday, April 22 â&#x20AC;˘ Scott Woods Band Fiddle Legend Tour at the Horton Community Centre. Woods and his band pays tribute to fiddle legends Don Messer, Al Cherny, King Ganam, Graham Townsend, Ward Allen and more in this fun-filled twohour variety shot featuring oldtime fiddling, traditional country, sensational step dancing and gospel music. The Scott Woods Band travels extensively throughout Canada each year, helping to raise funds for churches, charities and a variety of other community organizations. Starts 2 p.m.

April 30 to May 4 â&#x20AC;˘ The Renfrew and District Christian School celebrates Christian Education Week April 30 to May 4. Gain real insight into the dayto-day activities at the Christian school.

Friday, May 4 â&#x20AC;˘ Renfrew and District Christian School all-day open house. Students will demonstrate what they are doing in the classroom. Teachers and representatives from the school will be available to answer your questions.

Saturday, May 5 â&#x20AC;˘ Indoor yard sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the AFAC Wing on Argyle Street in Renfrew. Cost $12 per table. Multiple vendors. Call Joan at 613-432-4485.

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