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COLLISION PILEUP John Carter/Metroland

Horton firefighters clean up as tow trucks arrive to haul away the several vehicles involved in a chain collision eastbound on Hwy. 17 just east of the Bonnechere River bridge near Renfrew about 1 p.m. Monday. Traffic was backed up for several kilometres in both directions.

YOUNG WOMAN DROWNS AT LOGOS LAND RESORT DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com A young woman died on the weekend at a popular adventure park in Renfrew county.

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investigating a drowning after a swimmer failed to surface on Sunday, Aug. 6, at Logos Land Resort near Cobden in the Township of Whitewater Region.

Officers responded to the scene at about 2:30 p.m. The 18-year-old female was swimming in a lake

with family members when she failed to surface. Lifeguards were summoned and searched for the woman but she was not located.

OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit members were called in to assist on Monday afternoon. Her name or place of resi-

dence was not made public as of Tuesday morning.

Const. Lindsay Moore is leading the investigation.

Logos Land Resort owners have advised the resort will be closed to the public until the police investigation is complete.

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ROAD WORK MOVES TO CENTRE OF RENFREW'S DOWNTOWN JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com The reconstruction of Renfrew's main street has reached the centre of downtown.

The good news is that the almost $11-million project is on schedule, only losing a day to bad weather.

With the predominance of dry weather, "they are making good progress," reports Renfrew public works director Mike Asselin.

As well, the major contractor, Bonnechere Excavating, is for the most part maintaining walkways along Raglan Street so customers can usually access stores from

the front. However, most stores are encouraging the use of back entrances.

Asselin noted the work has reached the stage where it has the largest impact on merchants. But the downtown businesses remain open and the business improvement area is holding special events such as Christmas in July to attract patrons, he added.

Bonnechere Excavating is working five days a week, starting early on days of higher heat. It also has staff monitoring the work site on weekends to ensure safety.

The plan is to have the underground and preparation work completed in time for paving in October. The project has to be completed by Dec. 31.

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TOWN OF RENFREW LANDFILL SITE OPERATIONS REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL CONTRACT NO. 09-2018 SEALED PROPOSALS clearly marked with the bidder’s name followed by “Landfill Site Operations 09-2018” will be received by Keray O’Reilly, Treasurer, Town of Renfrew, Ontario, until:

www.renfrew.ca “Property Tax Bill – Omitted Information

Schedule 2 Explanation of Tax Changes from 2017 to 2018 information did not print on the final tax bills for 2018. If you require a copy of that information for your files, please contact the Treasury office at 613-432-4848 or email treasury@renfrew.ca “

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11:00 A.M. LOCAL TIME, THURSDAY, AUGUST 30th, 2018 The Town of Renfrew is requesting proposals for the provision of services for the operation of the Renfrew Landfill.

Documents may be obtained from the Department and Works Department, Town of Renfrew, 127 Raglan Street South, Renfrew, Ontario after 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 9th, 2018.

The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted by the Town of Renfrew.

Any inquiries in regard to this request for proposal may be directed by electronic mail with the subject heading “Landfill Site Operations 09-2018” to Lane Cleroux at lcleroux@renfrew.ca Michel Asselin Town of Renfrew 127 Raglan Street South Renfrew, Ontario K7V 1P8 Telephone: (613) 432-8166 masselin@renfrew.ca

Lane Cleroux Town of Renfrew 127 Raglan Street South Renfrew, Ontario K7V 1P8 Telephone: (613) 432-8166 lcleroux@renfrew.ca

TOWN OF RENFREW VIMY BOULEVARD, CARSWELL STREET, PRINCE AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION CONTRACT NO. 11-2018 Sealed tenders, plainly marked as to contents, will be received by Keray O’Reilly, Treasurer, Town of Renfrew, Ontario, until: 2:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME, THURSDAY, AUGUST 16, 2018 For a two part project consisting of; Part A Vimy Boulevard Reconstruction and Part B Carswell Street and Prince Street Reconstruction. Work to include but not limited to: paving and grading, concrete curbs, concrete sidewalks, minor storm sewer improvements, sanitary / storm sewer / watermain structure adjustments, restorations, line painting, and landscaping.

Vimy Boulevard from Lisgar Avenue Easterly (300m) Carswell Street from Prince Avenue to Renfrew Avenue (100m) Prince Avenue from Carswell Street to Bonnechere Street (185m) Complete tender documents may be obtained from the Department of Development and Works Department, Town of Renfrew, 127 Raglan Street South, Renfrew, Ontario after 8:30 a.m. on August 3, 2018 on payment of a non-refundable cost of $50.00 per set. Cheques should be made payable to the Corporation of the Town of Renfrew.

The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted by the Town of Renfrew.

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Top, downtown Renfrew is a jumble of equipment and dug up streets as the reconstruction project stretches past town hall up to Renfrew Avenue. The block on Raglan Street between Renfrew and Railway avenues became the focus of the downtown reconstruction project in late July.

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JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com The Renfrew County District School Board has joined more than 20 boards across the province in expressing concerns about the uncertainty surrounding the new provincial government's intentions regarding the health and physical education curriculum.

The Conservative government has indicated that Ontario schools will have to revert to the 1998 curriculum because of concerns about sex-ed content while it holds public consultations on the matter.

In a letter to provincial Education Minister Lisa Thompson dated Aug. 1, the Renfrew County District School Board defends

the 2015 health and physical education curriculum and asks that it be left in place until the ministry has had "the full benefit of time to complete its consultation with Ontarians."

And the board urges that those consultations start right away.

The letter signed by public school board chair Wendy Hewitt states: "Our students deserve a curriculum that meets current learning needs and is supported by appropriate and responsive learning materials in support of physical literacy, student health and wellness. " With only five weeks before schools return on Sept. 4, "our teachers need time to plan with the curriculum for the upcoming school year," the letter goes on to say.

"Our parents need to understand how this will be managed at school so that they can make decisions about how they can best support their child's learning on these topics at home."

The RCDSB letter stresses the board "believes very strongly in equity and providing classrooms that are a welcoming environment for all students." It notes that the school district's Strategic Plan 2017-2020 includes "Safe, Caring, Inclusive and Respectful Environments" as one of its three guiding principles.

"To that end, we believe that the existing health and physical education curriculum respects this tenet by providing important learning opportunities for students. It con-

textualizes healthy relationships, consent, online safety and mental health, all within the realities of our online and connected world," the letter adds.

The letter reports that trustees have become "increasingly concerned" in recent weeks about what (the) health and physical education curriculum may be in place this fall."

It notes that on July 11, Thompson stated that her ministry would be doing away with the existing curriculum. However, the following week, on July 16, she declared that components would remain and that changes - if any would occur only after a province-wide public consultation.

"Understandably, this has led to considerable confusion among boards

Wendy Hewitt across the province - including here at the Renfrew County District School Board.

"We urge you to initiate that consultation immediately so that Ontarians can be heard and multiple curriculum changes can be avoided. We would be happy to share the details of your consultation with our community so that parents, students, staff or any member can partici-

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pate and/or share their perspective on this important issue."

A couple of boards have even gone as far as saying they will refuse to revert to the old curriculum, which was first introduced in 1998, as the material is so outdated.

Meanwhile, the Parents as First Educators organization is lobbying Conservative MPPs, including Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke's John Yakabuski, to repeal the 2015 curriculum.

The group's president and former Conservative leadership candidate Tanya Granic Allen urged MPPs to ensure Thompson instructs school boards and teachers of Ontario "that this nonsense will not be taught in the Ontario classroom."

"Repeal means no more gender identity theory," she added, expressing concern that the party may flip-flop on its promise to do away with the curriculum now it is in power.

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ENCOURAGE CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT, SAYS RENFREW CANDIDATE ADAM LAVIOLETTE JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com Asked why he is running for a Renfrew councillor position, firsttime candidate Adam Laviolette says, "I want to give a larger voice to the common resident."

"A lot of us feel we are being left out in what is being discussed by council," he explained. He said it

should be easier for citizens to have a greater say in what council does and how tax dollars are spent.

To that end, he has ideas on how to make council deliberations more transparent and councillors better accountable to the public.

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The last council has generally done a good job, he said, "but can always do better."

Laviolette said that, with the tenders for the redevelopment of the Ma-Te-Way Activity Centre coming in much higher than expected, council should revisit the issue.

With all the retirees in town, he said, it seems to make more sense to put money into a swimming pool that could enhance health rather than into a second ice surface most are not likely to use. With Renfrew's high obesity rate, it's important to support amenities that promote healthy living, he added.

Laviolette said the way to attract business to Renfrew and ensure current ones flourish is to make it "a town people want to move to."

Council could boost employment by allowing and attracting more home businesses, he said.

With local MPP John Yakabuski the new transportation minister, council has to properly prepare for the growth that will come with the four-laning of Highway 17, Laviolette said.

"It's coming. We need to be ready for it."

Laviolette said his age

John Carter/Metroland Adam Laviolette: seeking seat on Renfrew council. shouldn't be held against him because throughout history many major accomplishments were achieved by those his age and younger.

He said people should become more engaged in municipal politics by running for council and writing letters to the editor.

Laviolette said he looks forward to pre-election public debates and is willing to speak to any person or group interested in his platform.

"I'm hoping we have plenty of civilized discussions (prior to election day)," he said.

He welcomes public input on Twitter at Adamlaviolette and is planning a Facebook group.

Laviolette is facing Sandi Heins, Tom Sidney, Mike Coulas, Arlene Jamieson, Jim Miller, Andrew Evans, Clint McWhirter and Kate Windle in the race for five councillor positions.

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Development & Property Department 9 International Drive, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5 Phone: 613-735-3204 Toll Free: 800-273-0183 Proponents are invited to submit appropriate documentation as outlined in the proposal documents before 2:00 p.m. E.S.T., August 28, 2018.

The County of Renfrew reserves the right to accept or reject any submissions.

The County of Renfrew reserves the right to select any or no firms for interviews and appointments through this solicitation.

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GROWTH TRIGGERS BURNSTOWN BUILDING SUPPLY REOPENING JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com

John Carter/Metroland Taking part in the ribbon-cutting to officially reopen Burnstown Building Supply Aug. 2 , in front from left, are owner Bruce Gannon, Renfrew County Warden Jennifer Murphy, Deb Limlaw, McNab/Braeside Mayor Tom Peckett, owner Laurie Wichers-Schreur, Kimberly Gannon, Rebecca Wichers-Schreur and Matt McNulty; and in back Castle Building Centre director of business development Bruce Holman, Renfrew Reeve Peter Emon, Aaron Campbell, Ashley St. Michael, Gerritt Wichers-Schreur, Rod Consack and Kyle Fraser.

Wichers-Schreur thanked the many vendors on hand for the opening, saying "they have been a godsend as we started down this road."

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PARKING LOT LIGHTING REPLACEMENT The County of Renfrew is accepting Proposals for the following project to be initiated in 2018: REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PROPERTY 2018-05 The County of Renfrew is seeking a qualified contractor for the replacement of the parking lot lighting at the County Administration Office located at 9 International Drive, Pembroke ON. Request for Proposal documents and specifications are available by contacting:

SCREENED WINTER SAND PW 2018-08 Sealed quotations clearly marked as “Screened Winter Sand PW 2018-08” will be received at the Municipal Office, 2253 Johnston Road, Renfrew, On K7V 3Z8, until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 23, 2018 and will be awarded during the Council Meeting held on September 4, 2018.

Tender documents are available at the Municipal Office, 2253 Johnston Road, Renfrew, ON K7V 3Z8 and upon request via e-mail to cmcdonald@hortontownship.ca Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

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Development & Property Department 9 International Drive, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5 Phone: 613-735-3204 Toll Free: 800-273-0183 Proponents are invited to submit appropriate documentation as outlined in the proposal documents before 2:00 p.m. E.S.T., August 28, 2018.

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The decision to reopen and expand Burnstown Building Supply was based largely on the growing number of residential and business developments in the Renfrew-Arnprior area.

A number of dignitaries at the Burnstown building centre's grand opening celebration Aug. 2 made mention of several major projects on the go, and many more expected as the four-laning of Highway 17 extends through the area.

Partners Bruce Gannon and Laurie Wichers-Schreur acquired the Castle Building Centres outlet last October from Glen and Joanne McLeod after they had closed it for health reasons. McLeod Building Supplies had been operating across the Madawaska River from Burnstown since 1989.

Gannon and Wichers-Schreur have been running the Renfrew Rona Castle outlet on Gillan Road as Wood Works of Renfrew, since buying it from the Lockwood family in 2016.

They reopened the Burnstown location on April 30 and held a grand opening event Aug. 2 to showcase the changes at the site.

The retail area has doubled in size to about 4,800 square feet, the warehouse has been renovated, many new products have been added and the main building has been painted Castle blue.

"The Renfrew store is very busy, so we felt a store was warranted on the south side of the Madawaska for the convenience of our customers in White Lake, Calabogie and all over McNab/Braeside," said Gannon.

He noted that the township has at least four major developments underway, so the need for building products is on the rise.

"The growth in the township is picking up every day," McNab/Braeside Mayor Tom Peckett told the crowd gathered for the ribbon-cutting. "With 417 coming, we're expecting a lot more growth to come," he added.

"So this building supply store is greatly needed."

Renfrew Reeve Peter Emon noted there are 10,000 building starts within an hour's drive of the outlet. With already 14,000 vehicles a day on Highway 17 at the Calabogie Road intersection, the store is "ideally suited" to benefit from the new markets that will come when the highway is four-laned, he said.

"Thank you for your investment into our community."

Renfrew County Warden Jennifer Murphy agreed that the "area will certainly be booming" with the coming of the Highway 17 four-laning and the new connector at Calabogie Road.

After the ribbon-cutting, WichersSchreur announced that they are planning to open a "third location," a virtual store online where people can order items 24 hours a day, seven days a week. There will be 60,000 products available and orders will be delivered within a week, she said.

The Burnstown store has already expanded its product base to cater to the needs of both permanent residents and cottagers, doit-yourselfers and professional contractors, said Gannon. For instance, the outlet carries kayaks, and canoes, and other soft water sports items.

Gannon said he is pleased the store features a mix of experienced and young staff that have "pulled together and really gelled ... making for a nice atmosphere."

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CHAIN-REACTION CRASH SNARLS HIGHWAY 17 TRAFFIC

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JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com Drivers are being warned about following too closely after a chain reaction multi-vehicle collision on Hwy. 17 just west of O'Brien Road early Monday afternoon snarled traffic.

The highway was already congested with vacationers returning home after the long weekend when two separate crashes occurred.

Renfrew OPP were investigating a rear-end collision in the eastbound lane on the hill just east of the Bonnechere River bridge about 12:30 p.m. Aug. 6 when between three and five other vehicles collided as they approached the scene.

A driver in the first collision was charged with following too closely, reports Renfrew OPP spokeswoman Janice Sawbridge.

Charges are pending in the

John Carter/Metroland Traffic on Hwy. 17 was backed up as far as the eye could see in both directions after a multi-car collision eastbound just east of the Bonnechere River Bridge about 1 p.m. Monday. second crash.

Sawbridge urges motorists to pay attention to other traffic and leave plenty of room between them and the vehicles ahead.

Because of the volume of traffic, Monday's crash could have been caused by traffic suddenly slowing for the O'Brien light.

It appears nobody was seriously injured, but at least two motorists were

checked out by paramedics for minor injuries and others were shaken up.

Fortunately for one of the drivers caught up in the crash, her sister was following with a camper and was able to rescue her dog while she was being looked over by paramedics.

MOTORCYCLIST KILLED A motorcyclist killed in

the Upper Ottawa Valley Sunday, Aug. 5 has been identified as Steven Mayhew, 52, of Killaloe, Hagarty and Richards Township.

Killaloe OPP report the man lost control and crashed into the ditch on Round Lake Road near Tramore Road around 2:30 p.m. He was rushed to hospital but died of his injuries.

The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a male after a break and enter was reported in Renfrew Friday afternoon, Aug. 3.

Officers responded to the break and enter at 1:36 pm on Opeongo Road in Renfrew. The victim had returned to her home and located a male inside her residence. The suspect fled on foot and was arrested shortly after by police.

Officers located the suspect at a residence on Airth Boulevard in Renfrew. The male was held in custody for a bail hearing on Aug. 4.

Remanded into custody is Daniel Delorme, 35, of Pembroke, formerly of Renfrew. He faces several charges: one count of break and enter; possession of break-in tools; pos-

session of stolen property under $5,000; theft under $5,000; two counts of failing to comply with a recognizance; possession of a schedule one drug opioid.

Renfrew has experienced several break-andenters this summer. OPP spokeswoman Janice Sawbridge isn't linking Delorme to all of them, but is exploring the possibility.

"That is something we'll be looking into and investigating," Sawbridge said.

She noted that others have occurred since, though not within town limits. Arnprior and Horton properties were recently broken into.

An investigation is still being conducted by Provincial Constable Mark O'Dacre and the Renfrew Community Street Crime Unit.

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SLOW DOWN, ENJOY SUMMER Oh, those lazy, crazy, hazy days of summer.

Days full of carefree outings, beach parties, cold drinks, hot tunes, old friends, new acquaintances, summer romances. And all too often - because all the above can sidetrack drivers - carnage on our highways.

Furthermore, today's light and peppy cars have far more bells and whistles to distract drivers. Add to that all the hand-held communication and entertainment devices that tend to dominate people's lives these days, and it's no wonder it takes a great deal of willpower not to be distracted.

Then there's the perplexing need for so many motorists to rush to their destinations at warp speed. That's particularly difficult in the summer with the roads clogged with tourists and construction workers.

Is it really worth a speeding ticket and the resultant rise in insurance costs, or if you're going fast enough, a stunt driving charge and all the inconvenience and expense that entails?

As well as the negative publicity.

That brings us to last week's report provided by they OPP, which disclosed that a local teen faces stunt driving charges and had his car impounded and driver's licence suspended for seven days. The report caused a mini-storm on social media with several posts questioning why the 17-year-old was named.

As Renfrew OPP spokeswoman Janice Sawbridge explains, the publication ban on names of juveniles facing charges has a different age limit for criminal and provincial offenses. Those under 18 charged with a criminal offense can't be named, while for those nabbed under a provincial statute such at the Highway Traffic, Liquor Control or Trespass to Property acts, the no-publish is for under-16s.

The rationale: if you're old enough to drive, you're considered an adult and old enough to be named if charged.

The newspaper understands it can be painful to the family for a teenager to be named publicly. It's not done out of spite, but because it can play an important deterrent role. If you're named then found innocent, let us know. We'll publish that too.

We also realize there are various degrees of malfeasance: speeding because you're late for work is usually more understandable and less dangerous than street racing.

However, the final outcome could be just as devastating.

It's better to be late for work than not arrive at all because you've wrapped your car around a tree or even worse an innocent motorist's vehicle.

Yet some drivers continue to tempt fate. Const. Sawbridge noted that police recently charged a young mother rushing to work with stunt driving - and she had her 4-yearold daughter in the back seat.

More than 25 years later, a July collision on the outskirts of town that killed four young people is still seared into many Renfrewites' memories. As is the crash last October that killed two Renfrew Wolves hockey players. A teenaged Arnprior girl was killed while texting as she drove to work in 2010. Every year lives are lost because people aren't taking driving seriously enough.

Conversely, it is hoped lives are saved because coverage, including naming those breaking the law, has made some drivers think twice when tempted by distractions while behind the wheel.

And if your teens aren't paying attention, at least parents should be making the effort to be good role models.

They have a responsibility to society, before they unleash their children on our highways, to impress on them that vehicles are not toys, but potentially lethal weapons.

Weapons that can turn in an instance an idyllic summer day deadly.

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MCD’S SUSTAINABLE "I predict Canada BEEF PROGRAM will follow the QUESTIONED To the Editor: I was rather underwhelmed by recent press regarding McDonald's starting to sell 'certified sustainable beef'.

Claims that this is the first such program in the world don't bear much scrutiny. Having read the program production protocols, I can assure you they are considerably less rigorous than those I was meeting for the Scottish Farm Assurance program in the early 1990s.

My experience with that program doesn't encourage me that there will be any benefit to Canadian cattle producers from this program in the long run.

The Scottish model similarly encouraged early participation with the promise of market premiums, yet once a critical mass was achieved the premiums disappeared and anyone that wasn't 'Farm Assured' had their pro-

same path as Scotland with the cattle producer left to shoulder the burden of ongoing costs."

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duce discounted in the marketplace.

I predict Canada will follow the same path as Scotland with the cattle producer left to shoulder the burden of ongoing costs and regulation to meet the standards in perpetuity for no financial benefit.

With only $20 per head being used as the bait in the trap - and this being paid to the feedlot operator - the rancher likely won't get enough to buy a Big Mac the day he is in town selling his calves!

What really rankles me though, is that farmers and ranchers must be certified as having production practices attaining a certain level of environmental and operational sustainability - for McDonald's! The same McDonald's whose menu items are generally considered junk food contributing to the obesity epidemic and include a throw-away Chinese made plastic toy with every 'kids meal'?

I'd like to know where the sustainability, environmental or otherwise, is in this case, and who is auditing them?

I think the real driver of this program is fulfilling the desire of agri-food processors and retailers to environmentally 'greenwash' their corporate images in the eyes of the consumer.

What they are really trying to buy for $20 is the trusted reputation farmers and ranchers have built up over generations.

I'm sorry, but mine isn't for sale and I won't be participating in any such scheme.

IAIN AITKEN NATIONAL FARMERS UNION

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To the editor: Come on, Renfrew council, now you need a boom and RTVs? Really, toys!

We need our roads fixed.

Lawn mowers can still be repaired, they don't have expiration dates. The same goes for the rest of the equipment. If you can't afford to fix the roads, you can't afford new toys. Didn't your parents teach you basics on spending?

And if you're upset with the

pool questionnaire's response or lack thereof, it's because there was no question for: Are you interested in forking over more of your cash for something you know we can't afford?

You could have taken that $146,000 and scratch-coated a few streets. Let's face it, the way you spend our money, we won't see town roads repaired in my lifetime or my kids'.

Not sure why you are patting yourselves on the back again. No one else is impressed.

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As you read this column I am looking at birds on the western coast of James Bay at a remote location called Longridge. Here, at low tide, along with a handful of other volunteers I am searching the mudflats for migrating shorebirds (sandpipers and plovers). While I am recording the numbers and species of every shorebird I see, in particular I am looking for an endangered species called the Red Knot.

The Ontario coast of James Bay is known for providing habitat essential for the wellbeing of migrating shorebirds. Although two dozen species of sandpipers and plovers dot the bay's coastline in the hundreds of thousands during August, virtually none of them were present earlier in the year. Before they came to James Bay the shorebirds were in the Arctic on their nesting grounds. Currently, the birds are in their migration to South America where they will spend winter.

The shorebirds stop along the coast to devour the myriad invertebrates living in the mud. The animals they eat are turned into fat, which is the fuel that powers their long journey south, a trip often accomplished in several days of nonstop flying. They arrive along the coast in flocks that can reach epic sizes, sometimes even tens of thousands. Sandpipers have been called "the wind birds" for the way their flocks dip and swirl, and for the great journeys they undergo in the air.

About a dozen sandpiper species are regularly encountered, the rarest of these being the Red Knot.

Knots nest across the Arctic with one population, the rufa subspecies, critically endangered. There are only about 20,000 of this race left due to an 80% decline in their population in recent decades. The reasons for the dramatic decline aren't clear but habitat loss in their wintering grounds may be one reason, as is the degradation of stopover sites used in spring migration such as Chesapeake Bay in Massachusetts.

The interest in Knots spans three countries in two continents. Research into their decline and movements involves capturing individuals and placing numbered colour tags on their legs. Some birds get equipped with tiny electronic devices that allow the tracking of their movements. My role in is to estimate their numbers passing through my group's assigned section of James Bay, and to record any tag number that can be read through a spotting scope.

Millions of shorebirds depend on the health of James Bay's tidal flats in order to complete their migration.

Despite the essential nature of this IBA, there are rumours that James Bay is being looked at as a potential site for hundreds, even thousands of power generating wind turbines. If this plan ever comes to fruition, it will likely spell the end of the line not only for Red Knots but also for many other species of migrating shorebirds.

That thought gives me a very different kind of knot in my stomach.

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ADMASTON CONSTRUCTION GIANT GRANT CROZIER MOURNED IN OTTAWA VALLEY JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com

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SUPPLY & HAUL GRANULAR MATERIALS PW 2018-09 Sealed quotations clearly marked as “Supply & Haul Granular Materials PW 2018-09” will be received at the Municipal Office, 2253 Johnston Road, Renfrew, On K7V 3Z8, until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 23, 2018 and will be awarded during the Council Meeting held on September 4, 2018.

Tender documents are available at the Municipal Office, 2253 Johnston Road, Renfrew, ON K7V 3Z8 and upon request via e-mail to cmcdonald@hortontownship.ca Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

If there was a major construction project on the go in the Renfrew area, Grant Crozier probably had a hand in it.

The owner of Crozier Excavating Ltd. died July 29 at the age of 72.

Thanks to his hard work and vision, the company he started more than 40 years ago in Admaston grew to become a major contributor to the area’s economic growth.

“If you saw a big hole around here, it was probably Grant’s,” quipped Renfrew Reeve Peter Emon.

“He really left his mark in town and all over the place,” said Renfrew Mayor Don Eady.

“He was such a hardworking man ... and a very successful businessman.”

Former longtime Admaston-Bromley councillor and deputy mayor Jack Kelly, who drove truck for Crozier Excavating for 25

A photograph of a younger Grant Crozier, supplied by his family. years, remembers his former boss as a “tireless worker.”

“He was down there in the trenches working with you,” Kelly said.

“He never told you to do anything he wouldn’t do

himself.”

Among the major projects undertaken by the company were the Renfrew Health Village and the Renfrew Victoria Hospital expansion, the town’s sewer plant, many Wilson

Investment residential projects and a variety of road construction jobs.

“Big or small, it didn’t matter,” said Kelly.

“He wasn’t afraid to tackle any size project.”

Crozier’s hard work, common sense approach and ability to take on a variety of construction-related jobs all played a role in the business’ success, Kelly added.

“He was a real down-toearth sort ... a good hardworking, honest industrious man,” said Eady.

“You’d see a Crozier truck going down the street and who would be behind the wheel, but Grant.”

Crozier is survived by wife Karen and sons Curtis and Corey.

Visitation was held at the Goulet Funeral Home on Aug. 3 followed by a private family service.

Donations in Crozier’s memory are being accepted for the Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation.

CHURCH DIRECTORY Please submit all changes for the directory to Stephanie Jamieson at 613-432-3655 or email to stephanie.jamieson@metroland.com

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ers, 27 years a member and exhibitor of the Renfrew County Soil and Crop committee, founding member of the Renfrew County Plowmen's Association, president of the Cobden Agricultural Society in 1977, and 15 years a member of the Renfrew County Cattleman's Association. Burwell died at Groves Park Lodge. He is survived by wife Marie and

children Doug, Brian and Ann. His funeral was handled by the Morris and Heubner Funeral Home and the service was held in the Cobden Agricultural Hall on Monday, July 30.

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tion of volunteer directors including Bob Stark, Gerry Richards and Eric Craig who guided and supported the hospital through a number of innovative and significant changes, Penney noted.

They played a major role in the planning of such advancements as the central communications centre, forming of the RVH Founda-

tion, launching and expansion of the dialysis unit, and the emergency department renovation. "As a group they fed off each other," said Penney. "They deserve a lot of credit for all they did for the hospital."

Campbell said Burwell was a pioneer in helping found several agriculture organizations and making existing ones more involved in the community.

"He was a hard worker and a very friendly fellow," she said.

In 1949, the Burwell farm moved to the Barr Line where he raised cattle, pigs, sheep and poultry.

Among Burwell's many agricultural involvements were15 years as a 4-H leader, provincial director of the Junior Farmers of Ontario, 17 years a director of the Renfrew County Pork Produc-

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From humble beginnings, Murray Burwell became one of the Renfrew area's most influential citizens.

Burwell, who died July 22 at the age of 88, is being remembered for his many contributions in the areas of agriculture, health care and municipal politics.

Despite his impressive list of accomplishments, Burwell was best known for working quietly behind the scenes with a sincere concern for his community and no thought of self-aggrandizement.

"There was no ulterior motives when it came to Murray, just genuine interest in protecting and ensuring the hospital succeeded," said Renfrew Victoria Hospital CEO Randy Penney. "I can't say enough positive things about him and his contributions to RVH." Burwell, who served the hospital so long and well he was named its first honorary director, was instrumental in the hiring of Penney to lead RVH into the much-admired and groundbreaking institution it has become.

Burwell, who left school at age 14 to help his ailing father run their Osceola farm, was a life-long farmer who served with countless agriculture organizations. In 2014 he was named to the Renfrew County Agricultural Wall of Fame.

"He was very supportive

of all of the farm organizations and sat on many of their boards," said Renfrew County Federation of Agriculture secretary-treasurer Donna Campbell. "He was very important to agriculture in the county."

Burwell also served on Bromley Township council for eight years and was named Admaston-Bromley Senior Citizen of the Year in 2009.

He received a Bicentennial Provincial Award of Merit for his contribution to agriculture in 1984 as well as a 2003 Ontario Volunteer Service Award.

Penney said that Burwell was an "outstanding " hospital board member for 25 years starting in 1976, serving as chairman (1986-88), vice-chairman (1992-2001) and on every committee.

He was among a genera-

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horoscopes ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 It can be challenging to silence your suspicious mind, Aries. Not everyone is trying to pull the wool over your eyes. Avoid gossip whenever possible, and you’ll be fine.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 This is a prime time to nurture business relationships that could push your employment career into a new direction, Libra. There are many possibilities at your disposal.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Wear your heart on your sleeve, Taurus. Doing so may endear you to others. It may seem like you’re putting all your cards on the table, but you’re showing you’re genuine.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 It can be difficult for your detailed-oriented self to draw the line at what to include in a task and what to leave out. You strive for perfection in all you do, Scorpio.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Toning things down is not necessarily your style, Gemini. But this week you may want to keep a few details to yourself. Maintain a low profile for the next few days.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 You are wondering if you should play it safe or dance closer to the edge this week, Sagittarius. It may be because you are feeling trapped by routine.

Change can be good.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, it is very easy to get wrapped up in the problems of others. But sometimes you have to let others work things out on their own. Offer advice if it is sought.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you want to be there for all the people who may need your assistance. But avoid stretching yourself too thin so you can approach each situation energetically.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, behind the big lion’s roar beats the heart of a pussy cat. Your sensitive side is bound to come through this week, when you may provide comfort to a person in need.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Choose your battles, Aquarius. There are not enough hours in the day to be an activist for every cause.

Only select the ones that you truly feel strongly about.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 What you show to the public may not be the true Virgo you keep close to yourself. Let a few intimate details sneak out, and you may be surprised at the reactions.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Try not to record every moment on social media, Pisces. It’s good to leave an aura of mystery from time to time and enjoy the moments.

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LOGOS LAND RESURRECTS ITS 'STEP BACK' CAR SHOW JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com Logos Land revived its Step Back in Time car show Saturday and Andy Gervais is glad they did.

Gervais was the lucky winner of the show's grand prize, one week's accommodation in Orlando, Florida. The Pembroke man entered his yellow Dodge Bumble Bee short pickup in the show. Organizers were delighted that the event, which hadn't been held since 2013, attracted 59 entries of antique, classic and performance cars.

The five people's choice award-winners were owned by George Wouda of Cobden, Ron Jaremkow of Forester's Falls, Dan

Coady of Kinburn, Gordie Wagner of Pembroke and Matt Kennedy.

Tom O'Hara of Pembroke won the 50/50 draw, which raised money for Hospice Renfrew.

Among those participating in the Logos Land car show was Bruce Robertson of Arnprior. He'll have his 1934 Chev hot rod on display again at the Arnprior Wheels Car-Truck-Bike show on the holiday Monday (Aug. 6).

Organizers are expected to fill Hydro Park beside Eastside Mario's for the show, which runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

It doubles as a fundraiser for ArnpriorBraeside-McNab Seniors at Home and the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation.

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John Carter/Metroland Clockwise from top, it wasn't only cars on display as Logos Land resurrected on Saturday, July 28 its Step Back in Time antique, classic and performance car show. Mark Coady shows off his 1975 Chev Cheyenne pickup. Tom O'Hara gets ready to head for home in his 1946 Chrysler Windsor as the rains strike late in the Logos Land Step Back in Time car show. O'Hara was the lucky 50/50 draw winner at the show. Dan Coady of Kinburn was one of five people's choice award winners at the Logos Land Step Back in Time car show. He shows off his 1968 Chevelle Malibu with its 327 4-speed engine.

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OPP SURVEY SHOWS MAJORITY OF ONTARIANS FEEL VERY SAFE DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@ metroland.com

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Saturday, August 11th 8am to 3pm Sunday, August 12th 10am to 3pm Carp Fairgrounds Over 100+ vendors, cooking demos, food court.

Garlic, garlic & more garlic!

Free admission. Free parking. Wheelchair accessible.

The OPP has released results of a survey showing more than half of Ontarians feel "very safe" in their communities.

Along with that group of 52 per cent of respondents, another 45.5 per cent feel "safe." Only about two per cent feel "unsafe" or "very unsafe." The annual survey by an outside company of 1,007 participants has a margin of error of no greater than plus or minus five per cent, 19 times out of 20.

Respondents from eastern Ontario and other areas felt significantly safer compared with those from the north, as do those living in OPP areas compared with those policed by municipal forces, the survey reveals.

"Policing is a commitment to serve and protect

the fundamental rights of all people in this province," says OPP Commissioner Vince Hawkes. "Each year, it is important for us to check in with Ontarians about how we're doing and assess our priorities for the future. We will continue to work diligently to meet the evolving needs of our communities."

On response time to violent crime, positive opinions dropped: just 27 per cent were very satisfied, and almost were 68 satisfied. On sensitivity toward victims of violent crime, it was similar: almost 21 per cent were very satisfied, 71 per cent were satisfied.

Faye Cassista has been with Victim Services of Renfrew County for 16 years.

She said she has a "very good" relationship with OPP, and is confident that it is meeting the needs of victims.

The majority of Ontarians in areas with OPP service feel very safe and are satisfied with response times to violent crime and sensitivity to victim needs.

"I firmly believe that, locally, they are doing what they are supposed to be doing," Cassista said. "Victim services have improved tremendously over the years.

There used to be people falling through the cracks. The overall survey doesn't surprise me."

Along with violent crime and victim services, the survey dealt with OPP marine and ATV patrols, along with highway-related issues.

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Every Sunday starting September 16,2018 until October 28,2018 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Horton Community Centre $30 per child Age groups 7-9 and 10-13 *There must be a minimum of 14 children per age group required for program to run* To register contact Jamie Virgin at jvirg13@hotmail.com or Tina Hunt at tinahunt21@hotmail.com Payment is due the first game day

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PEACHES $40.00 for a 25 lb box PEARS $40.00 for a master = (6 - 3 litre baskets) PLUMS $50.00 for a 25 lb box ORDER BY AUGUST 15TH Please call Jayme at the municipal office at 613-432-6271 or Shane at the Community Centre at 613-433-3303 to order or to add your name to the calling list OR e-mail: recreation@hortontownship.ca Expected Delivery Date is Saturday August 25th, 2018 Pick up will be at the Horton Fire Hall - 2253 Johnston Rd. From 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

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August 10th and 11th at KOA Campground.

ADVANCE TICKETS Day Pass $30 · Weekend Pass $50 plus fees and taxes To book camping please contact Renfrew KOA Daily, Tickets available on horton.tickit.ca or the Horton Township Office Weekend and VIP Weekend tickets available To book camping visit KOA Website or call KOA Renfrew online at horton.tickit.ca

Ticket at the Gate $35 Day Pass · $60 Weekend Pass – Proceeds to support Horton Recreations

Board SeekS applicantS for Municipal election coMpliance audit coMMittee In accordance with the Municipal Elections Act, 1996 (MEA), the Upper Canada District School Board will appoint an Election Compliance Audit Committee to consider compliance audit applications with regard to trustee candidates’ financial statements filed under Section 81 of the (MEA) for the 2018 election.

The purpose of the Election Compliance Audit Committee is to: • Review compliance audit applications, if any, made by electors and decide whether they should be granted or rejected; • Appoint an auditor, if the application is granted; • Receive the auditor’s report; • Consider the auditor’s report and decide if legal proceedings should be commenced; and • Give directions accordingly and recover the costs of conducting the compliance audit from the applicant if no apparent contraventions are found.

Committee members should possess a knowledge of the campaign finance rules of the (MEA) so they can make independent decisions on the merits of the applications. As the committee will operate as a quasijudicial committee, prior experience on a committee, task force or tribunal would also be an asset.

Applications will not be accepted from: • Employees or officers of the Upper Canada District School Board; • Trustees of the Upper Canada District School Board; • Candidates in the election for which the Committee is established or family members or employees of same, or any person connected to a candidate through any employment, contractual, business or partnership relationship; or • Any person who is or intends to volunteer or seek employment to assist any candidate in the election for which the Committee is established, including auditing or preparing trustee candidate financial statements.

Please return a completed application form by noon, Wednesday, August 15, 2018 to the Upper Canada District School Board, 225 Central Avenue West, Brockville, Ontario K6V 5X1, Attention Lisa Workman, Trustee Liaison Officer, or e-mail to lisa.workman@ucdsb.on.ca.

To download an application form, or access further information, please visit www.ucdsb.on.ca or contact Lisa Workman at 613-342-0371 ext. 1279.

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HOLY NAME OF MARY PARISH CEMETERY, (Almonte) Holy Mass, Saturday, August 11th at 10:00 AM. (In case of rain, Holy Name of Mary Church) INDIAN HILL CEMETERY, (Pakenham) Sunday, August 19th at 2:30 PM. (In case of rain, St. Peter Celestine Church)

Robert Saunders is Turning 80

UNION CEMETERY, (Pakenham) Sunday, August 12th at 2 PM (In case of rain, St. Andrew’s United Church)

Please join with his family to celebrate on Saturday August 18th from 1:30 - 4:30 pm At the Horton Community Centre, 1005 Castleford Rd. Renfrew

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McConeghy, Irena “Irene”

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side at the Smiths Falls Hospital on July 30, 2018.

“Irene” (nee Box) of Almonte, Ontario, at the age of 98.

Beloved wife to the late Ronald McConeghy.

Dear mother to the late Joan (nee McConeghy)(Bob Connery) and survived by her son Carl Box (Bonita). Proud “Nan” to Lennis (Jill), Carrie, Janice (Harry), Randy (Franny), Sandy and pre-deceased by Brent.

Loved by her several great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Sibling to Margaret Sonnenburg and pre-deceased by her siblings John, Eric, Alton, Wilburn, Mildred, Bill and Glenn. Fondly remembered by her many relatives and friends.

Family and Friends May Visit C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL Inc. (127 Church Street, Almonte, Ontario, 613-256-3313) On Friday, August 3, 2018 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Funeral Service in the Gamble Chapel on Saturday, August 4, 2018 at 11am.

Interment at White Lake Cemetery with reception to follow in White Lake United Church Hall. Donations in memory of Irene may be made to the Kidney Foundation.

Condolences & tributes: www.crgamble.com

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Ray McLean

In memory of my loving husband August 7, 2015

Lilburn Fraser

September 22, 1930 - July 30, 2018 Passed away peacefully Monday July 30, 2018 at the Grove Nursing Home in Arnprior.

Lilburn Fraser of White Lake, Ontario at the age of 87. Son of the late William and Lottie (McNeil) Fraser. Predeceased by son Terry, daughter Cheryl, brother Murray and sister Mabel. Dear grandfather of Adam Meek (Lan) of Kanata. Cherished great-grandfather of William, Mackenzie and Madeleine. Survived by brother-in-law Lorne Stewart of Arnprior and sister-in-law Joan Dollack of Toronto as well as 2 nieces. Arrangements by the Boyce Funeral Home Ltd., 138 Daniel Street North., Arnprior. Interment will take place at White Lake Community Cemetery at a later date. In memory of Lilburn, a donation may be made to the Grove Redevelopment Fund.

Condolences/Tributes/Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca

VILLAMERE, Arthur

In Ottawa General Hospital on Thursday August 2, 2018, Art Villamere, in his 63rd year. Beloved son of the late Cecil & Dorothy (Lepine) Villamere.

Dear brother of Wayne (Bonnie), Brantford, Tom (Lise), Bowmanville, Connie, Ottawa, Mike (Bonnie), Kingston, Peter, Renfrew, Ellen (Bob) Vizena, Almonte, Ruth (Jim) Brown, Renfrew, Ray (Julie), Andy & Ed (Barb), Renfrew. Pre-deceased by brother Frank (Pauline). Dear godfather of Wendy & Tayler, and survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Visitations at the Goulet Funeral Home, 310 Argyle St. S., Renfrew, Wednesday: 6:30 – 9 p.m. Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Thursday August 9th at 10:30 a.m. Interment St Francis Xavier Cemetery.

In memory of Art, donations to Renfrew Victoria Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.

Online condolences/donations may be made at www.gouletfuneralhome.com

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I think about you all the time And see your face so clear It’s as if no time has passed Since you were standing here Your laughter echoes in my mind Your smile still lights my way I feel you watching over me Each night and every day Still, I miss the talks we had (Though I still talk to you) I wish that I could hear your voice And hug you closely too The years we spent together Were so precious and too few My heart now aches with longing For more time to spend with you One day I’ll get to hold you close As we join hands above We’ll walk together in the light Of Heaven’s perfect love So while you wait in Heaven And you’re watching over me Know you live within my heart And will eternally. …Until we meet again, Love forever, Libby

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December 26, 1948 - July 3, 2018 At Michael Garron Hospital in Toronto on July 3, 2018. Daughter of the late Melville and Catharina (nee Kompier) Schlievert and dear sister of John (Margaret) of Merrickville, Pamela of Arnprior and the late Patricia. A private family graveside service will be held at the Malloch Road Cemetery in Arnprior. In Toni’s memory please perform an act of kindness for someone less fortunate. In the professional care of the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior.

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CEDAR HILL CEMETERY, (Cedar Hill) Sunday, September 16th at 11 AM in Zion United Church, Cedar Hill.

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FOR SALE A COMPETITIVE PRICE ON STEEL ROOFING IN STOCK - 29ga, Various colours,soffit & fascia Windows: REBAR, skylight sheets, custom trim. barn/door track & trolleys.

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Under the direction and supervision of the Resident Care Coordinator(s), the Personal Support Worker delivers resident-focused care in a home-like environment; respecting the individuality and dignity of each resident, family and coworkers; consistent with the Mission & Philosophy of Care at the Bonnechere Manor.

Minimum Qualifications:  Personal Support Worker Certificate or equivalent as per O. Reg. 79/10 of the Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007  Certificate – Food Safety Awareness Program recognized by a Public Health Unit  Therapeutic verbal and written communication skills in English  The ability to work well with others in a team approach, and adapt to changing situations  The ability to work any shifts, be available for short-notice call-ins and to maintain regular attendance is required  Physically capable of performing assigned duties within a flexible work schedule inside a 24/7 operation.

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If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I would walk right up to Heaven and bring you back again.

No farewell words were spoken, no time to say “goodbye” You were gone before I knew it, and only God knows why.

My heart still aches in sadness, and secret tears will flow, What it meant to love you – no one can ever know.

But now I know you want me, to mourn for you no more, To remember all the happy times, life still has much in store.

Since you’ll never be forgotten, I pledge to you today – A hallowed place within my heart is where you’ll always stay Love and miss you, Mom, Denise and Lisa

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“Maintaining and enhancing our public works infrastructure in a safe and responsible manner.”

TRUCK / EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Cobden Patrol—Full Time Competition #18-86 Reporting to the Patrol Supervisor, the Truck/Equipment Operator provides a variety of construction, maintenance, repair and emergency response services related to County infrastructure with a focus on public safety and convenience.

Qualifications: 

Equivalent to high school with job related courses in the operation, maintenance and construction of roads.

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One year experience in the maintenance of municipal public works infrastructure and operation of equipment, including trucks, backhoe and loader and other miscellaneous equipment.

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D-Z licence mandatory.

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Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work independently.

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Demonstrated excellent safety record, ability to meet physical demands of the position.

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Ability to be on call 24 hours per day combined with a flexibility in hours of work.

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Successful candidate will require a current (within 6 months) Criminal Record Check and an acceptable Drivers Abstract.

Please send your resume, stating competition number 18-86 by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, August 16, 2018 to: Human Resources, County of Renfrew 9 International Drive, Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5 EMAIL: hrinfo@countyofrenfrew.on.ca (in MS Word or pdf format)

CNC MILLING MACHINIST(S)

(Junior/Intermediate/Senior Levels)

As a CNC Machinist, you will operate and program the most advanced equipment in Eastern Ontario. Our family of machines includes an 11.5 meter Nicolas Correa Axia 115, Mazak Integrex i200, Mazak VTC 800 and Mazak Quickturn.

Intermediate/Senior Level Machinists • Machinist Certificate with 2 – 5 Years’ experience and scheduling exposure • Enjoy machining straight profiles and some complex parts with high tolerances • Ability to read job packets and understand blueprints • CNC (Computer Numerical Control) for lathes and milling machines Junior Level Want a Machinist Career? If you have always had a desire to work around machinery and equipment, we will provide the training, experience and guidance you require to operate the most advanced machinery and equipment available in Ontario today.

All we ask is a commitment to learning on your part.

Here’s What Our Machinists Get You will work in a clean, climate-controlled environment and enjoy a competitive salary plus outstanding benefits, health Insurance, pension, vacation and holidays. You will operate the industry’s most modern equipment, enjoy variety and release yourself from performing routine tasks. In the first instance, e-mail your résumé to:

C.W. ARMSTRONG

e-mail: hr@jamesross.com 1 877 779-2362 (613) 498-2290 See our products at www.jamesross.ca (Please pass along to others)

HELP WANTED: Labourer / Sorter No experience necessary Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm Pls apply at: Beauman Waste Management 610 Lisgar Ave Renfrew ON Help Wanted: Driver Labourer DZ License, Clear Abstract required 40h/week full benefits Please apply or submit resume to: Beauman Waste Mngt 610 Lisgar Avenue Renfrew

www.kewindle.ca 262 Stewart Street 343-361-0593

763 Bow Lake Road Lanark, ON K0G 1K0 Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Auction 5 p.m.

3 houses on 1 property that borders 2 roads, with deeded lake access, selling together as a package!

See www.theauctionhunt.com for updates and photos For info and viewing contact Auctioneer.

Auctioneer: Jim Beere 613-326-1722

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Saturday August 18th, 2018 9:30 AM sharp To be held at out home located at 3624 Farmview Rd., Kinburn, Ontario We will be selling the complete contents of the recently sold of Willis Gourlay, Arnprior as well as a number of items from other consignors. Antique Roll top desk; Antique cupboard recently refurbished; lawn and garden accessories; patio furniture; living and dining room furniture; beds and bedroom sets; dishes; miscellaneous household items. etc. etc. Everything is in excellent condition and must sell. Please plan to attend Terms: Cash or Cheque with ID Refreshments Auctioneer: John J. O’Neill 613-832-2503 www.oneillsauctions.ca Owner or Auctioneer not responsible in case of loss or accident day of sale

Auction Sale

Lanark Civitan Hall Saturday, August 18, 2018

Auction 10 a.m. – Viewing 9 a.m.

SPECIALTY ANTIQUES & COLLECTORS AUCTION! Barn finds, diecast toys, buggy, sleigh, old tools, old paper & advertising, cast-iron items, milk bottles & much more!

For listing and pictures see www.theauctionhunt.com Payment Terms: Cash or Good Cheque, 10% Buyers Premium

Auctioneer: Jim Beere 613-326-1722

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Grandma Kate’s Barber Shop

GARAGE SALE: downsizing and back to school items. Saturday August 11th 8am - 2pm 15 Hardwood Lane White Lake. Lazy Boy, queen day bed, antique oak desk, office chair and pantry cupboards. Rice cooker / fondue pot, towel ladder sofa table and household items, dishes etc.

Giant Garage Sale: Sat August 11th 8-1pm 157 Renfrew Ave E Renfrew.

Variety of household items. Proceeds to Hospice Renfrew

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REAL ESTATE AUCTION 18 Bedford Street, Westport, ON K0G 1X0

Please forward your resume Chris Buckley at: cbuckley@mackmackenziemotors.net

AUCTIONS

Thank you for your interest, however, only applicants considered for an interview will be contacted. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the selection process.

Applicants must make their needs known in advance. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

GARAGE SALE

AUCTIONS

Wednesday, September 5, 2018 Auction 5 p.m.

HELP WANTED: Truck and Coach Garage Labourer wanted with experience on maintenance of heavy equipment.

Competitive wage and benefits.

Apply in person: 610 Lisgar Ave Renfrew ON, K7V 3N8

Compensation: $24.00—$24.79 per hour, plus comprehensive benefit package.

James Ross Limited specializes in the custom design and fabrication of paper machine equipment. Recent worldwide demand for their products has created several exceptional openings at our Brockville, Ontario plant.

The Mackenzie team is looking for the right person to join our professional sales department.

What you’ll need: • Automotive or service industry experience.

• A valid drivers license.

• A desire to serve customers at the highest level.

What we offer: • Benefit package, company vehicle and salary plus commission.

• Continuous training.

• A positive work environment for success.

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HELP WANTED

Phone

432-3655

Businesses & Services

ACCOUNTANTS

CONSTRUCTION

432-6689

Locally Owned and Operated by B. Sullivan, Arnprior

• Drywall Taping & Installation • Drywall Cove Installation • Stipple Ceilings • Wallpaper Hanging • Complete Painting Needs

25 Years Experience — Workmanship Guaranteed (613) 433-9079 FREE ESTIMATES

electrician

FOUNDATIONS

HOME INSPECTIONS CERTIFIED A STEP ABOVE HOME INSPECTIONS

scott PhiLLiPs ceLL (613) 312-0436

PhiLLiPs eLectric

Large or Small Renovations Foundation Repairs and Mini Excavating

Call or email Jerry – let’s talk inspection!

www.keindelhomes.com

613-281-6474

astepabovehomeinspection@outlook.com www.astepaboveinspections.ca

Call (613) 623-9312

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INDOOR STORAGE

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INDOOR STORAGE 3 – 20,0000 Sq. Ft. Buildings 24'(w) x 14'(h) Doors Multi-Storage – Motorhomes & Boats and Any Other Items 30 Minutes West of Kanata

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Jeff Furniss Owner/Operator 613-432-6000 | 613-913-5731

613-432-5764 nesbittholdings@gmail.com

Jfurnissinsulation@gmail.com 3562 River Road, Renfrew, ON, K7V 3Z8

PLUMBING & HEATING L

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For further information call Stephanie 613-432-3655

SEPTIC SYSTEMS

Fulcher’s EST. 1975

Septic Systems • • • •

Excavation Rock Walls Lot Clearing Aggregates

• • • •

Rock Hammer Screened Topsoil Equipment Rental Floating

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Renfrew’s Plumbing BARR’S SAND & GRAVEL douglas, ontario & Heating Experts

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• A thorough and detailed inspection of your NEW or EXISTING home • Home Maintenance Inspections • Mold Inspection & Air Quality Testing

Custom Built Homes - All Types - Registered Builder

Proudly serving the Ottawa Valley since 1993

For further information call Stephanie 613-432-3655

• 5” Seamless Eavestroughing • 38 Baked On Enamel Colours to Choose from • Run Off Available • Free Estimates • Fully Insured • Workmanship Guaranteed

Service Excellence in the Field

Licensed eLectrician For aLL Your eLectricaL needs

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•SEPTIC SYSTEMS • DIGGING FOUNDATIONS •ROAD BUILDING •DEMOLITION •DITCHING •ROCk HAMMER •THREE EXCAVATORS •BULLDOZER •BACkHOE •DUMP TRUCkS •FLOATING •SCREENED TOPSOIL • CONTAMINATED SOIL REMOVAL (MOE CERTIFIED)

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

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Tree ServiceS

For All Your Tree Service Needs Fully Insured Certified Utility Arborist Tree Dismantling & Removal, Free Brushing, Chipping, Hydro Line estImates Right Away Clearing, Lot Clearing , Stump Grinding 60 Ft. Bucket Truck

Certified Arborist

Shrub & Hedge Trimming and Pruning

Enright & Sons Tree Services Inc. Since 1985 enrightlog@live.com Office: 613-433-1442 Cell: 613.433.1340 www.enrighttreeservices.ca

THURSDAY, AUGUST 9

Remember when: 1960s WHEN: 8:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m WHERE: Eganville Seniors Centre, 49 Bonnechere Street East, Bonnechere Valley CONTACT: 613-628-3101, http://www.bonnecherevalleytwp.com/events/rememberwhen-1960-s-3337.html COST: Celebrate the '60s. This whole week will have activities related to the 1960s. Free admission.

Children's art camp WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Calabogie Lodge Resort, 729 Mill St., Greater Madawaska CONTACT: Marlene Schaly, 613-433-3274, schalym@gmail.com, http://www.burnstownarts.ca COST: camp fee, sponsorships available Visual art instructors teach drawing, painting and sculpture.

Al-Anon WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: MacKay Manor, 196 Argyle St S, Renfrew CONTACT: Anne Lamb, 613-263-1624 COST: Is someone's alcoholic drinking affecting your life? Al-Anon can help.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 10

Remember when: 1960s WHEN: 8:30 a.m - 4:30 p.m WHERE: Eganville Seniors Centre,

49 Bonnechere Street East, Bonnechere Valley CONTACT: 613-628-3101, http:// www.bonnecherevalleytwp.com/events/ remember-when-1960-s-3337.html COST: Celebrate the '60s. This whole week will have activities related to the 1960s. Free admission.

Friday at the Centre WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Golden Age Activity Centre, 212 Raglan St S,, Renfrew CONTACT: Fay O'Reilly, 613 431 8289, fayoreilly@renfrewgoldenage.ca, http://www.renfrewgoldenage.ca COST: $6 Chicken burgers and salad for $6 at noon. Stay for an afternoon filled with entertainment provided by Frank & Friends.

Children's art camp WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m WHERE: Calabogie Lodge Resort, 729 Mill St., Greater Madawaska CONTACT: Marlene Schaly, 613-433-3274, schalym@gmail.com, http://www.burnstownarts.ca COST: camp fee, sponsorships available Visual art instructors teach drawing, painting and sculpture.

Eganville Farmers Market WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m WHERE: Eganville Curling Club, Foran Road (Legion Field), Bonnechere Valley CONTACT: Laura Capener, (343) 540-9959, cape-

nercreations@yahoo.com, http:// www.eganvillefarmersmarket.ca COST: The Eganville Farmers Market is a weekly market held every Friday with lots of theme days and local vendors.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 11

Renfrew Farmers Market WHEN: 9:00 a.m 12:00 p.m WHERE: Renfrew Fairgrounds, 115 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Renfrew CONTACT: Corrie Horsfield, 6132562261, corrie-17@hotmail.com, http://renfrewfarmersmarket.com COST: The Renfrew Farmers' Market. Take a Break. Get out doors. Visit the Farmers' Market. From the second Saturday in May until the Thanksgiving weekend. Shop local and feel good about it. Plenty of fresh produce and handmade goodies.

Calabogie Summer Market WHEN: 9:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Calabogie Community Centre, 574 Mill St., Greater Madawaska CONTACT: Janet Stanley, 6137521569, calabogiemarket@gmail.com COST: Outdoor summer market featuring local produce, artists, artisans, crafters, makers and bakers Saturdays in the Square, Downtown Renfrew WHEN: 10:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m WHERE: Downtown Renfrew, Downtown Renfrew, Renfrew CONTACT: Downtown Renfrew BIA, http://www.renfrewbia.ca/events/

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Downtown Renfrew BIA presents: Saturdays in the Square. Family friendly events until Saturday Sep 1 in downtown Renfrew. July 21: Superhero Training Day, July 28: Board Games and BINGO, August 4: Water Olympics, August 18: Ice Cream 'Saturdaes', August 25: Yoga in the Square with Ro, Sept. 1: Back to School Bash NU 2 U Shops open WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Nu 2 U Shop, 25991 Hwy 41, Griffith, Greater Madawaska CONTACT: NU 2 U COST: Looking for something different and at a great price, come to the NU 2 U in Griffith on Saturdays from 1 to 4 pm. There is kitchenware, toys, clothing, books, DVDs and small appliances.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12

Ways and Means dance WHEN: 2:00 p.m - 6:00 p.m WHERE: Eganville Legion Branch 353, 57 Veterans Way, Bonnechere Valley CONTACT: 613-628-2802, http://www.bonnecherevalleytwp.com/events/ways-and-meansdance-270.html COST: Ways and Means dance.

Weekly game $2 Floor shuffleboard and euchre at the Wing every Tuesday. Potluck the first Tuesday of each month. New members welcome, no experience necessary.

Registration for Renfrew Legends WHEN: 7:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m WHERE: Ma-te-Way Park, 1 Ma-te-Way Park Dr, Renfrew CONTACT: Gord Patterson, 613-432-7701 COST: Registration is now open for hardball baseball for players over 16 years old and they are still looking for players. Every Tuesday night at Ma-TeWay Activity Centre. Cost for the season is $70 for 10 games.

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15

NU 2 U Shops open WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m WHERE: Nu 2 U Shop, 25991 Hwy 41, Griffith, Greater Madawaska CONTACT: NU 2 U COST: Looking for something different and at a great price, come to the NU 2 U in Griffith on Saturdays from 1 to 4 pm. There is kitchenware, toys, clothing, books, DVDs and small appliances.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 14

Champlain Seniors +55 WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: RCAF 433 Wing, 164 Argyle St. S., Renfrew CONTACT: Margaret Crozier, 613432-4828 COST: Membership $5/year.

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FOOD & DRINK

NEAT'S PIZZA: THE BEST LIVE MUSIC TO FAMILY'S DINNER DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@ metroland.com The eternal and pressing debate in Arnprior and Renfrew: Mama Rosa or Jim's, Flamingo or Renfrew Pizzeria, respectively - which has the best pizza in town?

Not to challenge the parameters of the debate too much - or the geography, for that matter. But how about looking outside the

(delivery) box a little.

The standard pizza joints have their place, no doubt. They offer a dependable pie that won't challenge the balance of the cosmos. Still... kinda like getting combo A with an extra egg roll. You reach a certain age and variety along with decent ingredients matters.

The debate got me thinking, which is easier to do when driving. I landed in pretty little Burnstown,

Terry Stavenow, Broker t.stavenow@bell.net View listings @ terrystavenow.com

at Neat Coffee Shop. Neat is well revered throughout the region for promoting live music, from the biggest bands to indie startups.

And that is admirable. Live music is one of the great blessings in life. Not unlike a decent cup of coffee. Or, for that matter, artisan pizza.

Neat does all three with care and craftsmanship.

To see a Neat pizza pulled from a wood-fired stove, with quality ingredi-

613-623-4284

Thinking of Buying or Selling – Call Terry at 613-623-4284 New liSTiNg

3714 diaMoNdview rd.

Hazelwood dr. McNab Twp

186 deSMoNd Trudeau dr 2153 Sq fT eNd uNiT TowNHoMe

ceNTurY SToNe HoMe, 14 acreS, good barNS

buildiNg loT iN preMiere SubdiviSioN, 2.5 acreS wiTH well

MlS# 1115346 aSkiNg $329,500

MlS# 111097 aSkiNg $695,000

MlS# 1087585 aSkiNg $79,500

Prime building Lot by Arnprior Golf Course $79,500 MLS# 1087585

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ents in surprising arrangements, is truly a thing of beauty. My order, the Ziggy Stardust - simple tomato sauce, tasty olive oil, mozza with bite and fresh basil from the on-site garden was a hit single with the family.

So we ordered a followup. The Jack White has red sauce, sausage with an array of spices, whole roasted garlic (not recommended on a first date), red onions and mozzarella. It was even better.

But the leader of the band is the chewy, crunchy crust. Nothing brings a pie together like a handmade crust with a dusting of flour. Neat's pizza quickly reached the top of our fami-

Derek Dunn/Metroland For a change from the standard pizza options in Renfrew and Arnprior, try Neat Cafe in Burnstown. It's worth the drive for woodfired crust and quality ingredients grown on site. ly's Billboard chart.

Next time we'll get the Weird Al (pesto, brie, sliced pear and arugula) and the

John Lennon, a chicken and green olive ditty.

Chef - play us another pie!

OPEN HOUSE GUIDE

WEdnESday, auguSt 8th, 2018 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. your host: helen Vincent 613-432-0058

Saturday, auguSt 11th, 2018 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. your host: Vincent Johnston 613-433-2254

Saturday, auguSt 11th, 2018 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. your host: Peter Vincent 613-432-0319

Sunday, auguSt 12th 2-4 p.m. your host: helen Vincent 613-432-0058

559 raGLan sT. s.

1013 Macnabb road

776 LyncH road

79 cHrisToPHer Lane

Sunday, auguSt 12th, Sunday, auguSt 12th, 2018 2018 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.

2 p.m. - 4 p.m. your host: your host: Vincent Johnston Peter Vincent 613-433-2254 613-432-0319

Saturday, auguSt 18th, 2018 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. your host: Vince Johnston 613-433-2254

ManOr EStatES WEdnESday, auguSt 15th 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. your host: helen Vincent 613-432-0058

161 Tasse avenue

39 HaraMis drive

302 LisGar sTreeT

754 Garden of eden road

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OPG hosted about 15 people, including residents living along the Ottawa and Madawaska rivers, at meeting at Nick Smith Centre on July 26. According to experts with the crown corporation wholly owned by the Government

DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@ metroland.com Ontario Power Generation offered a spring update on its facilities and river flows along two area rivers.

of Ontario, the late spring meant water flowed slowly at first then increased sharply.

It was not like last year, which resulted in extensive flooding along the Ottawa River, hitting parts of the Castleford and Rhod-

dy's Bay areas before smothering large portions of Constance Bay and elsewhere.

"There was no real significant flooding this year," said Don Ferko, engineer and technical officer.

A major contributor in

Eady Realty, Inc. Brokerage

29 Raglan Street South, Renfrew, ON K7V 1P8 Each office is independently owned and operated

2017 was a significant rainfall in early April. This year a rapid rise in snowmelt caused some increase, but there were no significant rainfalls.

"By the middle of July, everything is back to normal," he added.

The results were similar for the Madawaska.

Last year saw higher than normal flows every month.

This year it is "about average." More snow accumulated this year, but there was little in the way of April showers.

613-432-2100 www.century21.ca/eadyrealty

Morris Eady

Kelly Derue

Dennis Yakaback

Charlene Riopelle

Vincent Johnston

Margaret Dubeau

Broker of Record

Real Estate Broker

Real Estate Broker

Real Estate Representative

Real Estate Representative

Real Estate Representative

Cell 432-0041

Cell 433-4082

Cell 433-2254

Cell 433-1191

vincent.johnston@century21.ca

margaret.dubeau@century21.ca

Cell 432-1830 morris.eady@century21.ca

Cell 433-2681 kelly.derue@century21.ca

NEW LISTING

dennis.yakaback@century21.ca

NEW LISTING

charlene.riopelle@century21.ca

46 clOst lane

31342 hIghWay 41

121 FaReWell stReet

IT’S NOT TOO LATE TO ENJOY THE REMAINDER OF YOUR SUMMER KICKING BACK AT YOUR NEW COTTAGE. 3 BEDROOM, 1 BATH ON BEAUTIFUL CENTENNIAL LAKE. MLS# 1120573

3 YEAR OLD RAISED BUNGALOW ON MANICURED GROUNDS. 3 BEDROOMS, CENTRAL AIR. ATTACHED SINGLE GARAGE MLS# 1121336

MARGARET DUBEAU: 613-433-1191 OR KELLY DERUE: 613-433-2681

KELLY DERUE: 613-433-2681

THIS 3 BEDROOM, 1 ½ STOREY SHOW LIKE A DREAM. NICE PRIVATE REAR YARD WITH A BACKYARD LIVING SPACE YOU WON’T WANT TO LEAVE DENNIS YAKABACK: 613-432-0041

$279,900

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$299,900

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NEW PRICE

158 lIsgaR stReet

86 Queen stReet n.

LOTS OF CHARACTER HERE. 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATHS. UPDATED KITCHEN WITH GRANITE COUNTERTOPS. HIGH CEILINGS. DECORATIVE COVE MOLDINGS. LOTS OF NATURAL LIGHT MLS# 1111944

LOTS OF OPTIONS HERE!! MAIN FLOOR FAMILY ROOM COULD BE USED AS MASTER SUITE. SECOND FLOOR LANDING WOULD MAKE A GREAT TV ROOM. FENCED REAR YARD ENSURES PRIVACY MLS# 1117051

DENNIS YAKABACK: 613-432-0041

KELLY DERUE: 613-433-2681

296 McMahOn ROaD NICELY TREED LOT. 112 FEET OF FRONTAGE ON REIDS LAKE MLS# 1089637 $48,500

$219,900

$189,900

LakE doRE

846 POInt chuRch ROaD

66 hall avenue

2425 eaDy ROaD

3 BEDROOM BUNGALOW WITH SANDY WATERFRONT ON LAKE DORE. ENJOY LOVELY SUNSETS FROM THE FRONT DECK OR THE GAZEBO AT THE WATERFRONT. CENTRAL AIR. ROOF SHINGLES JUST RENEWED. MLS# 1115858

AN ELEGANT OLDER HOME WITH MANY UPDATES. GREAT CENTRAL LOCATION, WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO ANYTHING IN TOWN. PLENT OF ROOM FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS MLS# 1116665

WANT YOUR DREAM HOME IN THE COUNTRY BUT STILL CLOSE TO TOWN? DON’T MISS THIS 4 BEDROOM, 3 BATH OPEN CONCEPT HOME. TURNKEY READY FOR YOU TO MOVE IN. MLS# 1099556

DENNIS YAKABACK: 613-432-0041

KELLY DERUE: 613-433-2681

CHARLENE RIOPELLE: 613-433-4082

OPEN HOUSE

On Duty thIs WeekenD

$289,900

OPEN HOUSE

1013 Macnabb

SATURDAY, AUgUST 11 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

MLS# 1115530

OPEN HOUSE

302 lIsgaR stReet

SUnDAY, AUgUST 12 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

MLS# 1109722

$579,900

$269,900

161 tasse avenue

SATURDAY, AUgUST 18 12 p.m. – 2 p.m.

Your Host: Vincent Johnston: 613-433-2254

Your Host: Your Host: Vince Johnston: 613-433-2254

422 MayheW stReet

93 haRaMIs DRIve

59 naDObny lane

6 vInce’s lane

ChaRlENE RiOPEllE Real Estate Representative

MaRgaREt DuBEau Real Estate Representative

ViNCE JOhNStON Real Estate Representative

cell 613-33-2254

KEllY DERuE Real Estate Broker

cell 613-432-2681

S O L D

cell 613-433-4082

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cell 613-433-1191

S O L D

ViNCE JOhNStON Real Estate Representative

cell 613-33-2254

S O L D

0 Raglan stReet

ViNCE JOhNStON Real Estate Representative

cell 613-33-2254

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Your Host: Vincent Johnston: 613-433-2254

I welcome your weekend call on any listed property

S O L D

630 lOng POInt lane

REal EStatE REPRESENtatiVE charlene.riopelle@century21.ca

$144,900

MORRIS EADY: 613-432-1830

ChaRlENE RiOPEllE Cell 433-4082

MLS# 1100947

$219,900

$319,000

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COMMUNITY

BLIZZARD OF SUPPORT FOR CHEO AUG. 9 JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com Dairy Queen fans in Renfrew and Arnprior can

take part in an annual tradition of "making miracles happen" Thursday, Aug. 9 by visiting their local Dairy Queens to celebrate Mira-

cle Treat Day. Proceeds from every Blizzard treat sold at the Dairy Queen locations will be donated to the Chil-

dren's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), one of 14 Children's Miracle Network member hospitals across Canada.

Staff at both locations get into the spirit of the day by ensuring there is a festival atmosphere as they dole out the blizzards.

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330 Plaunt St. South, RenfRew Ontario K7V 1n3 613-432-7562 www.remaxrenfrew.com

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79 cHriStOPHer LAne 559 rAgLAn Street S.

Wednesday, august 8th 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Proceed towards Burnstown on Raglan Street South, and I will meet you at “559” – hoping to see you there!

Your Host: Helen Vincent 613-432-0058

OttAWA river WAterFrOnt.

sunday, august 12th 2-4 p.m.

Proceed on the River Rd to Lola Lane (close to Castleford hamlet) and turn east on Lola Lane and follow the signs to Christopher Lane and hope to see you there!

Your Host: Helen Vincent 432-0058

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At the top of the hill this outstanding 4 bedroom home awaits you.

Corner lot. Manicured to perfection (inside and out).Total privacy for you and your family in the rear yard with an inground pool and professional landscaping. 3 levels of living space. 4 bedrooms with 2 full baths on the second level. Main level has ½ bath and all kinds of living quarters.

Hardwood and ceramic, sunken family room with gas fireplace. Lower level is totally finished.Attached garage and paved drive. Central air and gas heat. It has it all! Call Helen to see it at 432-0058

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69 Otteridge Ave

A custom built 3-bedroom bungalow with 2 floors completely finished and finished well. 3 bathrooms. First level has a beautifully equipped kitchen with an outstanding island, open concept living and dining too, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths on this level and lower level has 3rd bedroom and family room and storage – all for your convenience. Deck at the rear and fencing. Gas heat and central air. Attached double garage. Great location so close to Hwy 17 for access and shopping all around. Call Helen to view this at 432-0058

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39 HArAMiS dr.

MAnOr eStAteS SubdiviSiOn OFF rAgLAn St.S. Wednesday,august 15th 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Proceed on Raglan St. S. towards the Burnstown Rd and turn west on Haramis Dr and we will meet at the corner of Kedrosky and Haramis!!!! Hope to see you there Your Host: Helen Vincent 432-0058

1673 river rd

An extremely well cared for home that backs onto the 17th hole of the Golf Club. Beautiful views of the river from the front covered porch. 3 levels of living space with a finished basement and wood stove. Gleaming hardwood throughout the main level. Insulated detached garage. Call David to book a showing 613-401-2824. MLS#1120793

234 HArry Street

A well maintained 3 bedroom bungalow with a spacious living room, well equipped kitchen, three bedrooms and 4 pce bath. Hardwood and vinyl flooring, full basement, gas heat and central air. Excellent residential location on landscaped lot. Paved drive.

Call Helen at 432-0058 or Peter at 432-0319

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NEW S PRICE TH ON BOTS LO 136 erindALe Ave

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70 & 74 SPringtOWn bridge rd.

SPringtOWn JuSt LOcAted On tHe MAdAWASkA river At SPringtOWn HAMLet

2 excellent building lots with 4 season accessibility - #70 has 3.95 Acres and #74 has4.69 acres and lots and lots of waterfront – paved road right to the entrances – entrance guidelines are there. Call Helen at 432-0058 or David at 401-2824

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A paved road right to your entrance at this lot – one of a kind on Hurd’s Lake! Lot is 150 feet by 341.14 feet so lots of room to build your home or cottage. Excellent exposure at one end of this beautiful lake. So close to the Town of Renfrew for convenience.

Swimming and boating are all here for your enjoyment! Treed for privacy. Drive on Fraser Rd to Rosebrugh Rd and turn onto Rosebrugh and almost at the end of the road this lot awaits you with my sign! Call Helen to visit with you at 432-0058

(Hunter gAte SubdiviSiOn)

A 3 bedroom custom built home with a large rear lot for you and your family to enjoy. Open concept living in a brightly lit living room, dining room and well equipped kitchen. Laundry on the main floor, master bedroom with walk in closet with ensuite bath. Tarion Warranty in place. Fully serviced lot, paved drive and deck at the rear overlooking the meadow.

Call Helen to view at 432-0058

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75 erindALe Ave.

A beautifully maintained split level with lots and lots of family living space. Deep rear lot as well with newer large storage shed. 3 bedrooms, 1 and ½ baths, hardwood flooring. Lower level has family room with gas fireplace, laundry facilities and 2 pce bath. First level has L-shaped living, dining and well equipped kitchen. Deck at the rear and paved driveway. Well worth viewing! Call Helen at 432-0058

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57 Otteridge Ave

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Located just outside of Westmeath. 2 waterfront lots available for sale. One lot is 4.3 acres and the other lot is 4.8 acres. Beautiful section of the Ottawa River. Plenty of potential with flat land, excellent waterfront and paved road right to the entrance of the lots. Call David for more info 613-401-2824. MLS #1107568 & 1107579

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40 SunSet LAne

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A wonderful location to call home! Very well-kept neighborhood and just on the outskirts of Renfrew. 2 bedroom modular home with 4 pce bath, good laundry facilities, gas heat, central air, new countertops, new hardwood flooring and all freshly painted. 3 decks and a large storage shed for your use on the property.Totally landscaped. $124,900 is the price tag – good value at this address folks! Call Helen 432-0058

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39 Renfrew Avenue W., Suite 203, Renfrew, ON

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GARDEn HOME

524 OPEOnGO RD.

33 OAkDALE LAnE - WAtERFROnt

818 EIGHtH St

560 RAGLAn St. S

Beautifully crafted home, standing stately on 5 acres on the edge of town. Very private.

3 bedrm, 2 baths, newly built custom kitchen.

Fireplace in living rm & den. Main floor laundry.

Attached garage.

Ottawa River ~ 60 ft. of shoreline. 2bedrm bungalow home (or great cottage). 10 min from town. Sand beach. Deck overlooking the water.

28X28 det. garage. Great location! Call for info.

2 Storey garden home close to shopping, park, schools & easy access to Hwy #17. Main floor kitchen, dining, living room & 2pc bath. 2 Bedrooms & spacious full bathroom upstairs. Finished lower level, natural gas furnace, central air, newer roof & attached single garage.

• 3 Storey home in desirable neighbourhood. Main level living room, den, formal dining room & large eat-in kitchen. Gas fireplace in the den, hardwood floors + 2 piece powder room.

• Second floor with 4 bedrooms, full bath & ensuite . Third level is finished and spacious, great for extra bedroom, office or family room.

• Traditional home invites you in with a full veranda at front, gardens and patio at back. Back yard privacy & attached 2 car garage

Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 www.sherricobusrealestate.ca $435,000

Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 www.sherricobusrealestate.ca go to website to see drone video $335,000 MLS#1118240

754 FERGUSLEA RD

1727 GARDEn OF EDEn

62 ARGYLE St n

246 CEntEnnIAL DRIVE

Beautiful log home on 5 ACRES! 10 min from town, close to snowmobile trail! 2 bed, 2 bath, custom kitchen w granite counters. All updated windows, plumbing & wiring. Metal roof.

Scenic woodland setting. Packed with character!

Private location for this 3 bedroom bungalow. Enter into the mudroom/sitting area/laundry a room with many options…. then over to the galley kitchen with open concept dining room & living room with wood stove. The back of the house has the 3 bedrooms and 4pc bath. Attached double garage. This home is situated on 1.36 Acres

Centre town location, currently zoned‘Downtown Commercial’ could be great residential home Large treed lot with parking for 6 cars. Older building has potential for either commercial or residential. Main floor offers several small areas as well as a kitchen area. The upper level is the equivalent of a 4 bedroom house. Gas heat

Lovely floor plan for this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Front livingrm, spacious dine-in kitchen, large family rm in the lower level + 3 pc bath in lower lvl. Gas fireplace, carport, private fenced backyard & new deck. Located on a well-kept street!

Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 www.sherricobusrealestate.ca $299,900 • MLS# 1112925

Call Allison Mulvihill 613-433-2880 $210,000 • MLS #1095665

Call Gerry O’Neil 613-432-2600 $430,000 MLS #1111683

Call Cathy O’Neil 613-432-0073 $120,000 MLS#1079193

Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 www.sherricobusrealestate.ca $242,500 MLS#1110673

00 QUILtY RD – SHAMROCk

5771 MAtAWAtCHAn RD

132 CREStVIEW DRIVE

This one is ready for your plans to blossom! Already has a great hunt camp/cottage in place with solar-generator power, beautiful classic wood stove, 2 separate bedrooms, satellite tv, steel roof, thermo windows and so much more. The final use is endless for this property.

Older barn with newer wood siding, great for storing your equipment.

This property is at the end of Quilty Road with no through access, very private!

Water access, across the road, onto the Madawaska River into Centennial Lake! This property would make a great home or cottage! Nicely updated mobile with Bunkie. Water access across the road.

Call Gerry O’Neil 613-432-2600 or Mike Coulas 613-432-0092 $125,000 MLS #1084992

For info call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 www.sherricobusrealestate.ca $133,000 MLS# 1113822

Put your holiday getaway or retirement home here in this very popular subdivision across from Calabogie Peaks! This flat level lot offers enough area at half an acre to build your dream home. Enjoy year round recreation with great golf, boating, fishing, swimming, as well as skiing right across the road. Deeded access to the lake is included too. Don’t hesitate!

Motivated Seller.

Call Cathy O’Neil 613-432-0073 or Allison Mulvihill 613-433-2880 $225,000 • MLS# 1102793

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SOLD Thank You For Your Business!

Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947

Call Mike Coulas 613-432-0092 $48,900 MLS#1037734

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The kitchen wore the sweet smell of sugar, vinegar, mustard, and spices, all simmering gently on the second burner of the Findlay Oval. The red and white checked oilcloth on the table had been scrubbed clean, and white porcelain basins of freshly picked beans, onions, and green tomatoes were at the ready.

My sister Audrey was at one end of the table, Mother at the other. In front of each was a chopping board and kitchen knives Father had sharpened to make the job at hand as easy as possible.

By the time the day was over, there would be many jars of chili sauce, beans in brine, and green tomato pickles, all ready to take down to the shelves in the cellar to augment our meals over the winter.

Still to be 'done down' would be the preserves raspberries, strawberries and chokecherry jam, and anything else Mother could find to add to the swinging shelf under the house.

I sat and watched, so very anxious to be part of this very important job ... putting away stores for the winter.

Mother could sense that I wanted to help, and so she said I could have the job of washing the beans. They were already soaking in cold water, and I couldn't for the life of me figure out why they had to washed further. But Mother was high on cleanliness, and there wouldn't be one bean used until it had been thoroughly washed.

She said that each one had to be rubbed separately, not simply swished around in the water.

And so I began, taking one bean at a time out of the cold water, and pinching it through two fingers and putting it out on the spotlessly clean tea towel waiting for the chopping board.

It was Audrey's job to cut off the ends of each bean, and then put as many as she could into the empty jars that had been boiling on the stove, standing them upright. Once each jar had been packed tightly, Mother poured cold salted water in it, and I knew that when winter came, those very beans would taste like they had just come out of the garden.

My three brothers and Father never came near the kitchen when the job of preserving and pickling was going on. Mother had no time for idle chatter, and the brothers knew, if they hung around long enough, they would get the hateful job of carting the bottles down to the cellar.

It was that cellar which scared the daylights out of me. You could get into Aunt Bertha's cellar by simply opening a trap door off the kitchen, and going down a ladder. But the only way you could get into our cellar was to go outside and heave open the two huge flat doors.

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SAtuRDAy, AuGuSt 11 2-4Pm 776 LYNCH ROAD

Now Asking $449,900 for this spacious four bedroom home on a double lot with 310 feet of waterfront, fully finished basement, with large detached garage on pristine Samile Lake. Your Host: Peter Vincent 613-4320319.

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823 KING ST - DOUGLAS

Asking $329,900 for this quality three bedroom country home built in 2014, open concept,spacious interior and attached garage. Your Host Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

521 HOWARD St, FOReSteRS FAllS

At only $125,000 this 2 BR home is in a great location on a corner lot in a quiet neighbourhood. Newer gas furnace, car port and bright interior, a perfect starter or investment home. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

613-432-0319

One of a kind gorgeous century home. Modern kitchen, dining room, living room, office and a half bathroom on the main floor. 4 good size bedrooms and 1 4 piece bathroom on the 2nd floor, Master Bedroom has walk in closet. Full size attic on the 3rd floor. Large energy efficient tilt and turn European style windows let in lots of light. Basement has spray foam insulation on walls and 200 amp service.

Electric base board heat, with a Pellet Stove insert in the oak fireplace with beveled mirror in the living room. 3 car carport leading to a 2 car vinyl sided detached garage plus workshop. A back deck with access from the dining room patio doors, leading to a 4 person hot tub with privacy fence.The house also has a walk-up front veranda overlooking perennial gardens and mature trees bordering the manicured lawn. Many more highlights in this pristine home.

Asking $309,000. MLS# 1119189. Call Ross 613433-1133.

SuNDAy AuG 12 FROm 2-4 754 GARDeN OF eDeN RD.

254 THOMPSON AVe.

613-433-1133

578 CAlviN RD

102 Acre, family hobby farm. Older 2 storey brick home with many updates.

Newer windows, kitchen has been remodeled, steel shed 30 by 60 with cement floor. Older frame barn designed for cow calf operation. Several older free standing sheds. Natural gas heating,cedar bush, with fields plus pasture. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

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2 storey brick home, features included separate kitchen, living room, dining room, and office. Plus laundry room with 3 piece bath.

Second floor has 3 bedrooms, and 1-4 pce bath. Enclosed insulated front porch and partial basement. Large shed with a loft located at the back of the property. Large lot 66x264 with a paved driveway.

Great started home with many more features. Asking $119,500.

MLS# 1069518. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

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593 RAGlAN St

2 Storey brick and vinyl sided home in an excellent location. First floor has kitchen, dining room, living room with wood fireplace and 1 - 2 piece bathroom. 4 bedroom, 1 - 4 piece bathroom and a 4 piece en suite in the master bedroom. 2 car attached carport and a paved driveway. Good size lot in a great location. Asking $239,000. MLS# 1120883. Call Ross 613433-1133.

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Le G A S IN D N e P 304 AlBeRt St

Now asking $139,900 for this three bedroom home, many updates, gas boiler system, easy to view.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

302 CULHANe RD.

2 Storey vinyl sided home. totally renovated on both floors.

Remodeled kitchen, with pot lights throughout, living room, dining room, family room and 1 - 2 piece bath on main. 4 good size bedrooms with 1 - 4 piece and 1 - 2 piece bathroom on the second floor. Large mud room also on the main floor. 200 amp service, newer propane furnace and central air. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133

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1848 FRONTeNAC RD.

Asking $129,900 for this two bedroom country home, well maintained with a bright and spacious interior and two good outbuildings.

Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

911 RAGlAN St. S.

Asking $249,900 for this spacious brick three bedroom bungalow with fully finished basement, gleaming hardwood floors, gas heat and central air. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

54 MADeLINe STReeT Only $325,000 for this well maintained four bedroom, two bath home in Cotieville with new gas heat, pool and spacious rear yard, large garage with walkout. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

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15305 HiGHWAy 17

67 KNIGHT STReeT - TWP OF HORTON

2 storey stone and vinyl sided home. Main floor kit, DR, LR, with gas insert, bedroom with 1-3 piece ensuite. 2nd floor - 3 bedrooms, 1-4 piece bath. Unfinished basement, indoor pool room 30x46, with 1-3 piece bath/change room. Separate block garage 24x33, beautiful manicured lot 99x310. Asking $369,000. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

1000 NeWFOUNDOUT RD, GReATeR MADAWASKA, ONTARIO

Two parcels of land with a total area of approx 270 acres.

Property borders 3 lakes. Lake 1 approx 4.71 acres, lake 2 approx 11.74 acres,lake 3 approx 104 acres. Small cabin on lake 3.The vendor has approx 1,928.36’ on the north side and the rest of lake 3 is on Crown Land. Very, very unique and private property. Visit www.remaxrenfrew.com Asking $450,000 Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

64 ButleR RD.

Just on the edge of town with acreage this updated home is perfect to downsize to or start out in. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

1975 CALAbOGIe RD

Asking $675,000 for this stunning executive waterfront home, 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, open concept interior, attached garage and paved circular drive. A must see home. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

Hobby Farm on 190 acres with a vinyl sided 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom bungalow built in 1972. 2 car detached garage, plus carport. Framed barn, machine shed 24’ by 90’ and enclosed machine shed 35’ by 24’. 44 acres cleared, hardwood bush with up to date maple syrup operation, which includes several buildings and a saw mill. Large mature pine trees and One of a kind farm! Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

Le G A S IN D N e P 16 DeNiSe lANe

Asking $55,000 for this well maintained 2 BR mobile in a mature park, decks and three outbuildings. Call Peter Vincent 613-4320319.

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1312 BONNeCHeRe ROAD

Vinyl sided bungalow, featuring newer kitchen cupboards, dining room, living room, an office, sun room with hot tub. 2 bedroom, laundry room and 1 - 4 piece bathroom on the main floor. Furnace room, large unfinished back room on lower level. 2 car detached garage. 376 feet of waterfront on the Bonnechere River. Beatifically manicured property on 2.629 acres. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.