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NATIONAL GOLD MEDAL FOR RENFREW WRESTLER JONATHAN MULVIHILL jmulvihill@metroland.com One local resident can add one more title to her growing collection of wrestling accolades.

Renfrew's own Jolie Brisco was named the 2019 National Junior Wrestling Champion for the 57 kilogram bracket at the championship in Saskatoon March 22 to 24. Brisco, a member of Renfrew's Vipers Wrestling Club, faced off against four opponents to win the day in her weight class, becoming the first wrestler in the club's history to win in the nationals.

Janine McDonald, Brisco's mother and coach, expressed her delight.

"Proud doesn't even begin to cover it," McDonald said.

"Jolie has really amazed me with her wrestling and I can't describe how happy I am for her."

During the weekend, the Grade 12 student from St. Joseph's Catholic High School

was pitted against universityaged wrestlers. She previously had to compete in the Ontario Junior Championship in London on Jan. 26 to have a shot at the competition in Saskatoon.

After the championship, Brisco returned home to a welcoming crowd at Finnigan's Roadhouse, where there was a meet and greet quickly organized by the Vipers community.

"The coaches messaged everyone they knew, I was helping put up posters around town, and within about two hours we had successfully put the word out for this celebration," McDonald said. "I have the whole Vipers community to thank for helping support Jolie."

Brisco will next show her ability in Guatemala, where the Pan Am Championships will be held June 5 to 7.

Brisco recently won silver at OFSAA (Ontario Federation of School Athletic Associations) in Ottawa March 5 to 6.

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Single parents in Renfrew, Arnprior, Pembroke invited to apply to 360 Project Janine McDonald photo Jolie Brisco of Renfrew's Vipers Wrestling Club won gold and was named the 2019 National Junior Wrestling Champion for her weight class in Saskatoon on March 22-24. See additional photo on page 2.

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ARNPRIOR DOCTOR RECRUITS MORE FOR HOUSE CALLS DEREK DUNN derek.dunn@metroland.com

THE ISSUE: MANY PATIENTS HAVE NO FAMILY DOCTOR TO SEE FOR COMMON ILLNESSES LOCAL IMPACT: HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOMS ARE DEALING WITH THESE PATIENTS AT TREMENDOUS COST

A doctor providing house call services in Arnprior has recruited four colleagues to do the same at communities in the Upper Ottawa Valley.

When Dr. Alexander "Sandy" McLachlan started house calls during the holiday season, he found the need so great that he inferred a similar need in the Pembroke area. The Garrison Petawawa physician talked to several military doctors who took a keen interest. The five, together with co-founder and managing director Sarah McLachlan, have opened MD House Calls.

"The interest has been overwhelming. I'm really excited about it," McLachlan said, adding that one in four patients he

sees at emergency room he works in doesn't have a family doctor. "These military physicians have years and years of experience and thought they could give back to the communities that have given the military so much."

MD House Calls photo A service to provide physician house calls in Arnprior has now expanded to include four more doctors at two other Upper Ottawa Valley communities.

He is careful to say the service is for patients without a family physician or whose family doctor is far from their residence. It is not for patients with family doctors nearby, a lesson McLachlan learned when the family team of physicians in Arnprior sent a letter to their patients reminding them of their obligation and

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those doctors' willingness to do home visits.

"That was a lesson learned," McLachlan said.

"We are definitely not out to steal patients away from the hardworking doctors in the area."

A website has gone live whereby patients can register, see the available timeslots, then fill in a request for visit. The group

wasn't quite ready to promote their newfound business, but word began to spread on social media that McLachlan was no longer providing house calls. That is false. In fact, he left the company that originally provided telephone services and scheduled appointments.

"I'm still providing house calls, but I had to quit," he said, adding that the Barrie-based company has had some turnover, wasn't run as efficiently as it could have been, and was more interested in provincewide coverage over focusing on the Upper Ottawa Valley.

Alanna Smith of Physician House Calls Services maintains the company is interested in the Arnprior area and is actively seeking doctors to provide services.

"We're not going to abandon the Ottawa Valley," Smith said, declining to discuss the parting of ways with McLachlan.

"Unfortunately, the patients are hanging right now. Hopefully in the next couple of months we'll find some doctors."

To reach McLachlan's group, log onto mdhousecalls.ca or phone 1-844MDHOUSE.

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Janine McDonald photo Jolie Brisco of Renfrew's Vipers Wrestling Club won gold and was named the 2019 National Junior Wrestling Champion for her weight class in Saskatoon on March 22-24. Beside her are Jayden Sparks of Northumberland (left) and Erin Rainville of Vanier (right), who placed second and third respectfully.

'VERY GRATEFUL': RENFREW COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES RECEIVE $10 MILLION IN 'EFFICIENCY' FUNDING JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com After months worrying their provincial partnership funding was going to be drastically cut, Ontario municipalities received a pleasant surprise this week.

Most municipalities were not only allocated much the same as last year in Ontario Municipal Partnership Funding (OMPF), they also received windfalls from both the provincial and federal governments.

In its budget March 19, the federal government doubled the municipalities' gas tax allocation and on Wednesday, the provincial

government unexpectedly presented funding to communities aimed at making their operations more efficient. The latter grant was in the neighbourhood of $10 million in total for Renfrew County's 17 municipalities.

The money comes on the heels of an announcement that there would be $30 billion made available over the next 10 years in a cost-sharing infrastructure program involving the federal, provincial and municipal governments.

While the grant allocations were welcomed by municipal politicians, there was also a degree of caution as the gas tax and 'efficiency' funding are one-time payments and the

future of the OMPF funding is still under review.

"We're very happy, very grateful for the funding that was unexpected," Admaston/Bromley Mayor Michael Donohue told council March 21. "This is fantastic news."

He noted the township received about $89,000 in gas tax last year, so this year's one-time election year boost will increase it to close to $180,000 for local road-related projects.

He said the extra money takes the sting out of a $14,800 reduction in Admaston/Bromley's OMPF allocation and its concerns the formula is unfairly weighted against agricultural municipalities like

Admaston/Bromley. The township has also long lobbied for changes to the provincial gas tax formula, arguing Renfrew County motorists pay much more than what comes back to municipalities.

Nevertheless, the extra money is welcome, said Donohue, explaining it will be taken into account during upcoming township budget discussions. However, it needs to be considered cautiously with future years in mind, he added, noting there are no commitments for extra allocations past this year.

Renfrew received an unexpected $642,000 from the province to find operational efficiencies. Town staff

will consult with council and Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing advisers to determine how they can best spend the money.

Horton was "very surprised" to receive $411,000.

Treasurer Jennifer Barr is working on a report spelling out options to present to council at its April 2 meeting, during which the township budget is up for public comment and then approval.

The one-shot efficiency investments were announced in letters to mayors from Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Steve Clark, explaining the money is aimed to modernize rural municipal service delivery and improve

efficiency.

While the grants are "unconditional," they are intended to reduce future costs by funding projects such as service delivery reviews, development of shared service agreements, IT solutions and capital investments, he wrote.

"With this funding, municipalities can improve service delivery by finding smarter, more efficient ways to spend money that help those who need it most while respecting taxpayer dollars."

With advice from ministry staffers, municipalities will decide how to best target funding to benefit their local communities, Clark explained.

A total of 405 of Ontario's 444 municipalities are receiving the 'efficiency' grants. The funding is based on the number of households in a municipality and whether it is urban or rural.

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PROVINCIAL FUNDING STAYS STABLE FOR RENFREW COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com Local municipalities and their ratepayers can breathe a sigh of relief.

Municipal budgets won't have to be rejigged to compensate for a loss of provincial funding.

Municipalities received the welcome news in a letter from the province dated March 14 that the Ontario

Municipal Partnership Fund (OMPF) is "remaining the same" as last year.

That means most municipalities are receiving about the same amount of provincial funding or even a bit more than they received in 2018. It's a relief as rumours had been circulating that 15 or 25 per cent cuts were on the way, which would have shifted a significant burden onto property taxpayers.

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Renfrew treasurer Keray O'Reilly confirmed the town is receiving $2,281,800, exactly the same amount as last year. That translates to $573 a household.

Horton treasurer Jennifer Barr reported Horton actually received $5,400 more than last year. The $233,100

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Council wasted no time in allocating the extra $5,400 to winter maintenance costs.

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Ratepayers will have one last chance to provide budget input in a special segment of the Tuesday, April 2

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Over in McNab/Braeside, treasurer Angela Lochtie reports the township OMPF allocation is up $2,700 over 2018 to $496,700 ($155 per household).

Greater Madawaska received $24,100 more, as its grant is up to $600,600 ($219 a household). However, Admaston/Bromley sees its OMPF funding drop slightly

Teeny Tiny Summit photo Australian Peter Kenyon will share ideas on how rural communities can promote economic development at a Teeny Tiny Summit at Calabogie Peaks April 4.

TEENY TINY SUMMIT IN CALABOGIE TO PROMOTE RURAL DEVELOPMENT JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com

from the inside out using its members' ideas, assets and resources, he says.

After Kenyon's speech, a 'big ideas panel' will take over leading a discussion on how small communities can make an impact. Topics will include broadband successes, rural transportation, economic impact of waterfront property owners, First Nations relationship building and small business support in small places.

After lunch, mentorship tables will be set up so participants can discuss in small groups such diverse issues as municipal-volunteer relationships, impact of events, community-led infrastructure projects and recreational trails. That will be followed by the sharing of some 'teeny tiny' success stories ranging from creative ways to fill downtown vacancies to finding unique business opportunities in small places.

Kenyon will conclude the summit with a call to action.

For more on the summit, visit www.teenytinysummit.com/calabogie.

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Companies that wish to submit a tender/quotation for these contracts must register with the Department in order to receive the tender/quotation documents and to be eligible to submit a tender/quotation. Tenders/quotations submitted by unregistered bidders will not be accepted.

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It's called a Teeny Tiny Summit, but local municipal and business leaders have great expectations for the event scheduled for Calabogie Peaks Thursday, April 4.

Titled 'Big ideas for small places', the all-day workshop will focus on economic development initiatives for rural areas. The summit, which runs 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., is hosted by Renfrew County, Township of Greater Madawaska, and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) Admaston/Bromley Deputy Mayor Mike Quilty told council March 21 the event will be an informative follow-up to another OMAFRA economic development session held in Horton earlier that day. Australian Peter Kenyon, the keynote speaker of the Calabogie summit, is expected to "tell us how to do wonderful things in economic development," said Quilty.

Mayor Michael Donohue agreed, noting Kenyon gave an entertaining and insightful speech at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association conference in January. He put forward some "fantastic ideas" on community development, he said.

Renfrew Reeve Peter Emon said the summit is significant because it recognizes small rural municipalities are important to the health of the province and the country.

Kenyon, a self-proclaimed social capitalist and community enthusiast, will give the keynote address at 9:15 a.m. For the past 40 years, he was worked with more than 2,000 communities in Australia and 58 other countries coming up with fresh and creative ways to stimulate community and local economic renewal.

His aim is to create "healthy, caring, inclusive, connected, sustainable and enterprising communities and local economies." And the best way to succeed is for communities to build

from $485,600 in 2018 to $470,800 ($336 a household).

Council is expected to discuss the allocation at its meeting March 21.

Whitewater Region's grant also dropped, as its allocation of $1,132,600 ($320 a household) is $27,500 less than last year. Bonnechere Valley's OMPF allocation slipped $1,700 to $1,510,600 ($616 a household).

On the other end of the

spectrum, Arnprior received $100,800 more this year. Its $1,375,900 OMPF grant comes out at $331 per household.

Council has already approved the town's 2019 budget based on expectations it would receive the same OMPF funding as last year, so the extra money is a windfall.

In all, the province has allocated $505 million to 389 rural, northern and low assessment municipalities across the province.

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The president of the Renfrew unit of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation (OSSTF) notes that number equates to the full staff complements of Mackenzie and Madawaska high schools.

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phased in over four years, will be exacerbated by how students are geographically dispersed in rural school boards like Renfrew County, he said.

"We have a real concern on how it will impact the students in our system."

Barber said the change announced as part of the provincial government's new education "vision" will result in fewer course choices for Renfrew County secondary students and more split classes in elementary schools. The effects are "beyond significant," he said, maintaining students won't be able to take many courses because there will be nobody to teach them. We're really, really concerned about the opportunities that the kids will not have."

He said the 22 to 28 number is "very misleading" as certain classes need to be smaller, thereby pushing other classes up to at least 34 to maintain the mandatory average.

Barber explained size of special needs classes and those with safety requirements such as carpentry and mechanics have to be lower for safety and supervisory reasons. Ironically, while the provincial

government is putting more emphasis on skilled trades education, it is making it more difficult to offer those courses, he said.

"We already don't have the numbers to get to the magic 22 in many cases. When it hits 28, it will be a real challenge," he said, noting Renfrew County principals will have a tough time deciding which courses to offer and which to cut.

Barber said forcing students to take four courses online to graduate is also problematic in Renfrew County, as not all families have equal access to computers.

"Some may not be able to afford the service and not all families have access to the internet," he said. "It's a real equity issue."

Not all students or all courses are suited to online learning, he added. "It doesn't make sense."

He said for a provincial government that says it is preparing students for the future, taking $1 billion out of education seems counter intuitive. "If we want Ontario 'open for business', we should be investing in our students."

Barber said he fears this is not the end of the cuts to education and worries there

will be more in the April 11 provincial budget. "This is the storm before the storm, I'm afraid," he said. "And it will be the students who will suffer."

Ottawa secondary school teachers were scheduled to hold a protest March 22 to express opposition to increased class sizes, cuts to student grants, changes to e-learning, cut of $235 million to fund special education, cut of $63.6 million for extra staffing and cut of $10 million in staffing for education workers.

The Elementary Teachers' Federation of Ontario and Ontario English Catholic Teachers Association have joined with the OSSTF and Ontario Association of Parents in Catholic Education (OAPCE) in condemning the class size increases.

The OAPCE released a statement March 20 saying the education changes "do not reflect the voice of parents in this province or the betterment of education for our children," adding bigger class sizes will negatively impact students.

Meanwhile, the province is defending its plan with Education Minister Lisa Thompson's maintaining larger class sizes will increase students' resiliency.

'PARENTS WERE RIGHT': PROVINCE EYES MORE SUPPORT FOR AUTISTIC CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX NEEDS JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com After weeks of protests from parents, educators and opposition parties, the provincial government has relented somewhat and made changes to its controversial autism program.

In a news release March 21, RenfrewNipissing-Pembroke MPP John Yakabuski announced the autism program that comes into effect April 1 is being "enhanced" with the government extending current payments for six more months and continuing public input. The changes include removing an income testing stipulation, expanding eligible services and recognizing children with autism have widely varying needs.

Yakabuski said the government has agreed to explore how best to provide additional supports to families based on the diagnosed needs of their children.

"Parents were right when they said that autism is a spectrum, and there are different needs for children on the spectrum," he said. "Our government will continue to take their input for the next several months to assess how we better support those with more complex needs and provide additional sources of support to them."

The modifications have been met with a

mixed reaction with some parents expressing relief but others upset the government's proposed program isn't getting a major overhaul.

The government is sticking to its major aim announced by Minister of Children, Community and Social Services Lisa MacLeod a couple of months ago, which is to transform the program in order to eliminate the wait-list. Yakabuski said he "stands with" MacLeod in her efforts to move all 23,000 children off the wait-list within the next 18 months to ensure all children with autism receive some level of service.

The government has explained children will be brought off the wait-list based on a combination of the time they have been waiting for service and a focus on early intervention. Considerations will be made for children 5 years of age and youth 17 years of age to ensure they receive the maximum remaining funding.

The government will explore options to provide children currently on the wait-list with 'Childhood Budgets' on a quicker timeline, especially for younger children.

With the elimination of income testing, all families of children under the age of 18 with a written diagnosis of autism from a qualified professional will be eligible for a Childhood Budget. However, the funding

caps are not changing. Children under the age of 6 will receive up to $20,000 annually in direct funding, while those 6 and over will receive $5,000 annually.

Through the Childhood Budgets, families will have access to an expanded range of eligible services, such as speech language pathology, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. Full details of eligible services will be posted on the ministry's website in early April.

With the six-month extension, all children who currently have an Ontario Autism Program Behaviour Plan will continue to receive the services outlined in that plan until its end date. Families will then be able to renew it for six months at its current level of intensity.

"Our current plan augmented with the compassionate enhancements we have announced recently will eliminate the waitlists," said Yakabuski. "These enhancements will also better support children with autism and their families."

The NDP Opposition called the changes "tweaks" in response to a "massive province-wide backlash." Without changes to the inadequate $5,000 and $20,000 caps in assistance, many parents will still not be able to afford therapy or receive needsbased supports for their children, said the NDP.

ST. JOE'S STUDENTS PROTEST EDUCATION CHANGES SCHOOL TURNS WALKOUT INTO EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com About 60 St. Joseph's Catholic High School students held a short protest March 20 against the provincial government's proposed education changes.

The students walked over to Raglan Street after the lunch period waving a variety of signs at passing motorists.

The signs ranged from "Ford needs to go" to "Our education is your future."

St. Joe's staff persuaded the students to return to class within 10 or 15 minutes and then turned the brief disruption into a learning opportunity.

The protest came on the same day as university and college students held walkouts across the province to protest post-secondary

school funding cuts.

There were also scattered protests in several high schools, but Renfrew County District School Board communications manager Jonathan Laderoute said there were no reports of walkouts at RCI, Arnprior District High School or other public high schools in the district. However, principals heard rumblings about possible walkouts, with Madawaska Valley students contemplating a protest in sympathy with university students.

St. Joseph's principal Brennan Trainor, who had just returned from a Renfrew County Catholic School Board principal's meeting when the walkout occurred, said the school used the event to initiate classroom discussions about education issues.

While the students as Canadians have "freedom of expression" and the right to protest if they feel there is injustice, it's important they do so armed with facts, said Trainor.

John Carter/Metroland Sign-carrying St. Joseph's Catholic High School students head back to school just after 1 p.m.

Wednesday (March 20) after a short protest on Raglan Street against some of the provincial government's proposed education changes.

The mostly younger students taking part in the rally don't usually have the political savvy the older ones do, he said.

It is important students know they have a civic duty and a right to speak out, but with a "full understanding of the issues at hand, he added."

Therefore, in a schoolwide announcement Trainor asked teachers to spend some class time that afternoon discussing the protest and the issues with their students.

The protest, which featured about half of the school's 120 Grade 9 students with a smattering of

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Grade 10s and 11s, was hastily organized on social media, with many messages using the hashtag "Occupy Raglan Street."

When the students were asked to return to class, they agreed, Trainor said.

"They are wonderful kids.

It was over within 10 to 15 minutes and we were back

to normal."

He noted it was important for safety as well as educational reasons to have the students return to school as quickly as possible. Grade 9 students need parental permission to leave the school grounds during the school day, he explained.

In the end, the principal said the protest ended positively for all concerned, with lessons learned.

"Be informed, stay safe ... I hope that's what they got from this," said Trainor.

He said it was clear at the principal's meeting that there are still many unknowns when it comes to the education changes being proposed by the provincial government.

One of the changes that has upset high school teachers and students is the increase in secondary school class sizes from an average of 22 to 28. While it will be phased in over four years, educators say the increase will make it more challenging for principals as they try to determine future staffing levels and course offerings.

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DO, DO PICK UP DOGGIE DOO-DOO The arrival of spring and the melting of snow is uncovering, as usual, a repulsive blight on the landscape.

And we don’t mean potholes. No, it’s the unsavoury droppings that appear this time of year along trails and in parks and other green spaces. They’ve been left by disgusting varmints (not the dogs, the owners) too lazy and irresponsible to pick up after themselves.

Unfortunately, the responsibility of pet ownership appears to be a foreign concept to some dog owners. Not all, mind you. Kudos to those who religiously pick up after their mutts. But far too many witlessly let their pups poop without a thought to the consequences.

A walk through the Renfrew Fairgrounds provides graphic examples of just how thoughtless some dog owners are. The same goes for the trails through Gillies Grove in Arnprior.

The Millennium Trail through Renfrew and the waterfront trail from downtown to Robert Simpson Park in Arnprior are also traditionally problem areas.

Dog walkers who frequent rural areas appear to be more responsible. Here’s hoping they don’t fall into bad habits and befoul such scenic getaway trails as those along the hill at Ma-Te-Way, the new pathways through Alexander Stewart Provincial Park and the route to Eagle’s Nest lookout near Calabogie.

While municipal and other government workers have good reason to be disturbed they have to deal with dog droppings sullying public parks and trails, it must be particularly discouraging for hard-working volunteers of organizations who generously allow the public to enjoy their green spaces.

Take the Renfrew Fairgrounds. Every year the fair board appeals to dog owners to pick up after pets as they amuse themselves for free on the grounds. And every year, a significant number repay the hospitality by ignoring the appeal.

It would be hard to blame the agricultural society if it finally loses patience and bans all dogs from the property, or at least levies a cleanup fee on users (abusers). Perhaps somebody with a drone armed with a camera could lend it to the fair board so it could catch negligent dog-walkers in the act (with privacy comes responsibility).

Then the society could have not only an agricultural Wall of Fame in the Armouries, but also a dog-owner Wall of Shame. The same goes for the Nature Conservancy of Canada, which marshals volunteers to keep the Grove tidy. It even provides disposal bags at the entrance, so there’s no excuse to leave poop in the park.

But there are still offenders. If that continues, could a canine ban be imposed like the one on the Macnamara Nature Trail. There are even some dog owners who don’t pick up when pets defecate on downtown sidewalks. To have the newly improved high traffic sidewalks in Renfrew and Arnprior defiled is distressing to shopkeepers and shoppers.

Now there are deserving transgressors for the overzealous bylaw enforcer (as described in a recent letter to the editor) to ticket.

Failing that, if their owners can’t behave, perhaps it’s time to ban dogs on downtown streets too

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WHO WE ARE LETTERS & COMMENTARY READER WEIGHS IN ON LIBERALS' SNC-LAVALIN 'SCANDAL' To the editor: The following is a "brief" compilation of how I see what has been happening in Ottawa in relation to the SNC-Lavalin, what is currently referred to as "scandal."

It is significant to note that according to a poll published on March 7, 91 per cent of the Canadian electorate believe Jody Wilson-Raybould's testimony, whereas nine per cent believe Gerald Butts, prime secretary to Justin Trudeau.

As a proud Canadian I find it highly demeaning that members of the Liberal government continue to lie and insist that 9,000 Canadian and related jobs will be lost if Canada's justice system does not give SNC-Lavalin a remediation agreement in their case currently in the Canadian courts.

It sounds like I am hearing the former Nazi propaganda minister whose mot-

to was "tell the lie often enough and they will believe you."

There is not a shred of evidence or truth that SNC-Lavalin will close shop and that 9,000 Canadians will lose their jobs.

This is a fabricated story. Suggesting they would go out of business is both a threat and lie.

Lavalin is secure in Quebec for five years and beyond. Even if they were to fold up there are other infrastructure companies in Canada to fill the gap.

Construction workers would have no difficulty transferring to another company.

I question the Liberals' sense of morality in the entire Lavalin scandal.

As for Justin Trudeau: now is the time to take a long midnight walk in the snow. Think it all through long and hard and make the only sensible decision you can make. Decide you are not up for the job as Prime Minister of Canada.

You cannot build a nation on a lie.

ROBERT POSTMA, RENFREW

GET SET TO TEE IT UP FOR AUTISM To the editor: The fourth annual Tee it Up for Autism golf tournament will be held at Sand Point Golf Course on Saturday June 8.

We have a day of games, good food and live music planned for all of our golfers and dinner guests.

In 2018 we raised $8,627 for QuickStart, bringing our three-year total to $23,052!

QuickStart is a charitable organization that offers free services for children and families to provide early intervention, at the first signs of autism.

All services are offered at no cost to families.

To do this, they rely on donors.

We anticipate a fantastic day and would love your support.

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SPRING BRINGS DEATH AS WELL AS LIFE SEASON CHANGE A DEADLY TIME FOR ANIMALS, SAYS MICHAEL RUNTZ MICHAEL RUNTZ Column

Although it will be some time until winter's accessories fully vanish from the ground and local waterways, many signs of spring are now apparent. Eastern Chipmunks, having left their underground winter dens, make sojourns for fresh food.

Streamer-tailed Common Grackles send other birds scattering when they land on birdfeeders.

And along creeks and rivers, Mink and River Otters use the edge of receding ice as a dining table.

Sadly, another sign of spring are the corpses of animals adorning busy highways. Many are those of Raccoons, active after a winter spent dozing inside hollow trees. Of course, the cadavers provide nourishment for American Crows and Turkey Vultures, both here now in ever increasing numbers.

Among the victims are Porcupines. These heavybodied herbivores are slow moving, unable to scamper out of the way of oncoming

headlights. They go to highway edges to glean salt that has accumulated on the shoulders or in depressions on the road's surface. Salt is sodium chloride, and all animals need sodium for proper nerve and muscle function.

While aquatic plants are a major source for some mammals such as Moose, Porcupines also find it in objects handled by sweaty humans (such as axe handles and canoe paddles), and along roads where salt was used to melt winter snow.

Porcupines experience a salt drive twice a year, in spring and again in fall. Interestingly, Uldis Roze who has studied these fascinating animals for many years and authored The North American Porcupine (one of my favourite natural history books) found that females comprise the majority of Porcupines seeking salt in spring, likely because they lose sodium when nursing new-borns in May and June.

Highways are a major cause of mortality but Porcupines certainly have other troubles. Although most predators avoid Porcupines, Fishers have the necessary skills to deal with them as

Michael Runtz photo Soon after reaching out for a branch moving in the wind, this unfortunate Porcupine lost its foothold and fell to its death. prey. And then there is the problem of falling out of trees.

Despite owning roughpadded feet and strong, curved claws for gripping branches, and a muscular tail for support, Porcupines do fall out of trees, which results in broken bones and even death. Recently, I was witness to the latter.

I spotted a medium-sized Porcupine eating buds high up in a young elm near Portland on Highway 15. I stopped and opened the sunroof so I

could watch the animal without frightening it. It was windy, and for several minutes the Porcupine constantly changed its grip on the thin trunk as it reached out for branches that kept moving away from it. Suddenly, it lost its hold and fell about 40 feet straight down to the frozen ground beneath, hitting it with a sickening, audible thud.

I watched through binoculars as it lay on its back but could see no movement. After several minutes had passed I walked over to it and gave it a gentle tug with my foot. Its hind feet moved ever so slightly but that was its only response.

After experiencing mixed feelings about witnessing a rarely seen but apparently not rare event, I left to let Nature take her course.

The Nature email is mruntz@start.ca Michael Runtz is a longtime columnist who teaches Natural History and Ornithology at Carleton University. He has worked as a naturalist in provincial and national parks, hosted the television series Wild by Nature, and has written and photographically illustrated 12 books on natural history topics.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

MP GALLANT MEMO OFF THE MARK: READER most far-fetched, calamitous outcomes she can imagine.

She claims that "Trudeau himself will be picking which ones he gives money to" (it is actually an independent panel that decides), she calls the subsidies "bribes," she calls the arm's length panel a "censor board," and for her big finale she says Trudeau is "buying the media" with the ultimate goal of creating a "dictatorship here in Canada."

Reasonable people can and

do have different opinions about the motivations behind the funding, the timing of the announcement, and what its eventual effectiveness will be. A range of opinions about this funding decision have been published in editorials in dozens of Canadian publications, disproving by their very existence Ms. Gallant's ludicrous assertion.

Unfortunately, Ms. Gallant is incapable of constructing a reasoned, persuasive critique of the policy, and

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Renfrew-Nipissing-Pembroke MP Cheryl Gallant's recent memo to constituents, printed in alarmingly large fonts on poster-sized paper, yells its titular message: "THE FREE PRESS IN CANADA IS DEAD." Meant as a criticism of the 2018 federal government budget announcement of subsidies designed to protect and strengthen Canadian media, Gallant's communique is a vitriolic propaganda piece in which she states as facts the

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As any thinking person can see, the free press is alive and well in Canada, and I daresay healthier now than it was when Stephen Harper took no questions from reporters.

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VALLEY WORKSAFE OWNER OFFERS WORKING AT HEIGHTS WORKSHOP IN COBDEN EMPLOYERS, WORKERS WELCOME AT FREE SAFETY SESSION MARCH 28 JOHN CARTER john.car ter@metroland.com More than 42,000 Canadian workers are injured annually in falls.

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety statistics indicate while the majority are due to slips and trips, more than a third are from falls from heights such as ladders, stairs or roofs.

Cobden's David Prange, owner of Valley WorkSafe, is convinced the number of injuries can be dramatically reduced with education and training.

To spread awareness about his new business and the dangers of working on high, Prange, a well-known recently retired educator, is hosting a free Working at Heights workshop Thursday, March 28. All Renfrew County contractors, employers and employees, as well as anyone else who is active where they could fall, is welcome at the session that runs 9 a.m. to noon at the Cobden Agricultural Hall.

Prange has assembled an impressive group of experts to make presentations on such topics as working at heights regulations, rescue plans, suspension trauma, fall protection equipment and more. "They all said 'yes' when asked to participate," he said. "The response was 'let's do this'."

The workshop will "fill in gaps" other training might miss, said Prange, noting roofers, utility technicians, construction workers and even those who go down into manholes are among those who could benefit.

Prange has acquired plenty of expertise in safety instruction over the years. He was a teacher and vice-principal with the Renfrew County public school system for 27 years, including stints at RCI, ADHS, Opeongo and several other schools as well as with the continuing education department before retiring last year. He started Valley WorkSafe about three years ago and is now works full-time consulting about and delivering health and safety and incident management training for companies, nonprofits and municipalities.

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Anyone interested can register at the door or in advance by calling 613-639-1056 or by emailing david@valleyworksafe.ca.

Prange says if the workshop, which is a first for this area, is successful, he will hold another in the fall.

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Renfrew Silver Seniors WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 1:00 p.m WHERE: Renfrew Legion, 30 Raglan St S, Renfrew CONTACT: joan miller, 613 432-2361 COST: $5 Noon hour luncheonBingo to follow Walk the halls at Opeongo High School WHEN: 6:00 p.m - 8:00 p.m WHERE: Opeongo High School, 1990 Cobden Road, AdmastonBromley CONTACT: North Algona Wilberforce Township Office, 613-628-2080 Tuesday and Thursday 6-8 p.m.

Wear indoor shoes. All levels of mobility welcome. Cancelled on school holidays and snow days.

Al-Anon WHEN: 7:30 p.m - 9:00 p.m WHERE: MacKay Manor, 196 Argyle St S, Renfrew CONTACT: 1-888-425-2666 Is someone's alcoholic drinking affecting your life? Al-Anon can help.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 29

Friday at the Centre WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m WHERE: Renfrew Golden Age Activity Centre, 212 Raglan St S, Renfrew CONTACT: Fay O’Reilly, 6134318289, fayoreilly@renfrewgoldenage.ca, http://www.renfrewgoldenage.ca COST: $5 Gaston Moreau will be joining us for an afternoon of Country Classics and Rock n' Roll. Come early for a $5 pizza lunch.

Charity Fish Fry WHEN: 4:30 p.m 7:00 p.m WHERE: Knights of Columbus Hall, 313 Raglan Street North, Renfrew CONTACT: Brian Long, 613 432 0887, kingsburynb@xplornet.ca COST:

$10.00 per person Knights of Columbus is serving a Fish Fry supper every Friday during Lent (excluding Good Friday) starting Friday March 8.

Awareness Dance WHEN: 8:00 p.m - 12:00 a.m WHERE: Renfrew Legion, 30 Raglan St S, Renfrew CONTACT: Charlene Riopelle, 613-4334082, charleneriopelle@hotmail.com Renfrew County Voices for Friends with Developmental Disabilities dance to raise awareness about day to day struggles they have, from not enough programs, housing, funding to train for jobs.

Light lunch, door prizes. DJ DanDee.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30

Renfrew Skating Club Ice Show

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"Disney on Ice Classics" WHEN: 3:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Mateway Activity Centre, 1 Ma-Te-Way Park Drive, Renfrew CONTACT: Jenny Pilgrim, 613-717-5017, renfrewfigureskatingclub@gmail.com Renfrew Skating Club annual ice show. The theme this year is "Disney on Ice Classics" and will feature skaters from CanSkate, StarSkate and PowerSkate. Free of charge - donations accepted at the door.

SUNDAY, MARCH 31

Gospel Meeting WHEN: 4:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m WHERE: Horton Community Centre, 1005 Castleford Rd, Renfrew CONTACT: Larry O'Regan, 1 (613)697-0871, larry.oregan@gmail.com Teaching the bible

MONDAY, APRIL 1

Pickleball WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Horton Community Centre, 1005 Castleford Rd, Renfrew CONTACT: Shane Lambert, 613-433-3303, recreation@hortontownship.ca, http://www.hortontownship.ca/ recreation/events-festivals/

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pickleball-8958.html COST: $40 per person for session or $5 per person per night Monday nights, $40/person per session or $5/per per night(Session 1: November - January) (Session 2: February - April)

TUESDAY, APRIL 2

Champlain Seniors +55 WHEN: 1:00 p.m - 3:30 p.m WHERE: RCAF 433 Wing, 164 Argyle St. S., Renfrew CONTACT: Margaret Crozier, 613-432-4828 COST: Membership $5/year.

Floor shuffleboard and euchre at the Wing every Tuesday.

Potluck the first Tuesday of each month. New members welcome, no experience necessary.

THURSDAY, APRIL 4

Horton Euchre WHEN: 7:00 p.m WHERE: Horton Community Centre, 1005 Castleford Rd, Renfrew CONTACT: Shane Lambert, 613-433-3303, recreation@hortontownship.ca, http://www.hortontownship.ca/

recreation/events-festivals/ euchre-7622.html COST: $4 per person Every second Thursday, starting Sept. 20 (except Dec. 27), includes prizes and light lunch.Potluck supper Dec. 13 and May 30.For full schedule go to www.hortontownship.ca .

FRIDAY, APRIL 5

St. Francis Xavier CWL Rummage Sale WHEN: 12:00 p.m - 11:00 a.m WHERE: St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall, 331 Plaunt Street South, Renfrew CONTACT: Elaine Turner, 613 432-5535, steve.mears@sympatico.ca All are welcome. Sale runs Friday, April 5 from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday, April 6 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m..

TGIF at RCAF Wing WHEN: 5:30 p.m 11:00 p.m WHERE: RCAF 433 Wing, 164 Argyle St. S., Renfrew CONTACT: Donna, 613432-4485, afac433wing@yahoo.com COST: $13 Roast beef dinner, potatoes, veggies, dessert, tea and coffee.

Supper served at 5:30. Entertainment by Rick Rogers.

LGBTQ IN THE VALLEY: RURAL RESIDENTS SHOW THEIR PRIDE HOLLIE PRATT-CAMPBELL hpratt-campbell@metroland.com

this long to finally come here."

The festival ended up being a hit, according to chair of Smiths Falls Pride, James Ae Perkins.

"Before the event, I said if the four people from our organizing committee show up, I'll be happy. We had 500 people in the park, and people came up to me for weeks after to say thank you and talk about the benefit for people going forward."

Perkins hesitates to use the word "acceptance" to describe the apparent increased LGBTQ inclusivity in Ottawa Valley area communities because he's personally never felt not accepted as a gay man in Smiths Falls.

"I'll turn 50 next week. I have lived here my whole life, born and raised. I've never felt threatened. Maybe I was nervous about it in my teens. But I own a business with my husband, I have an adopted kid. I've never felt scared in my community."

Perkins said that the aim of Smiths Falls Pride is to invite "a little bit more under-

Paulina Hrebacka/Metroland The inaugural Smiths Falls Pride Parade was a huge success on Saturday, Aug. 18. Hundreds of participants walked the parade route from town hall to Centennial Park, where a potluck dinner and dance took place. Pictured here, Tams and Ally Deslauriers celebrate their recent union during the festivities in Centennial Park. standing" and to "make people a little bit more aware that there are LGBTQ people in the community."

It appears that some naysayers remain, but their voices are perhaps not as strong as in the past.

Rev. Russell Wardell of Trinity-St. Andrew's United Church in Renfrew told the Mercury in October that there was initially some resistance within the church community to becoming an affirming ministry.

"Of course as we had the conversation over the years there were those who weren't certain of the need," he said, noting much of the resistance came from those who thought the issue had been overcome and equality has been reached.

"Historically there has been a bit of an urban/rural divide," Wardell continued.

"There are some in the LGBTQ2+ community who grew up in this community and moved away who have written to us and said this is really important to them."

Jill Holroyd is mother to a transgender child and a Pembroke native, who recently moved her family back to her hometown from Toronto. She has since assumed an active role in the

Renfrew County Pflag organization.

"So far I've found Pembroke to be a very accepting and supportive community for LGBTQ people," she says. "The level of homophobia and transphobia is no worse than it is in a big city. I think that's a misconception."

What's her take on the recent rural Pride event trend?

"I see a few factors at play," she says. "One is a growing acceptance for

LGBTQ people, driven by more visibility and awareness. People who are LGBTQ feel safer to come out to these events, and their family, friends and allies understand the importance of showing up for them."

STORY BEHIND THE STORY:

Metroland Media has reported on many firsts for LGBTQ communities in rural Ottawa Valley towns over the last year. We were curious to learn what this trend means to local LGBTQ people, so we took a close look at the issue by examining recent stories on the subject and speaking to affected people.

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2019 marks 50 years since the first ever Pride parade, held in New York City in 1969, and 33 years since Ottawa held its first Pride celebration, a picnic in Strathcona Park, in 1986.

Yet Pride events have only recently taken off in the Ottawa Valley.

Carleton Place and Smiths Falls held their first ever Pride celebrations in 2018, and Kemptville is set to hold its first later this year.

(Lanark Pride has held an annual festival in Perth for the last seven years.)

"There is a shift happening in rural communities that I am really loving," Holly Brown, founder of Rainbow Union, Dundas and Grenville told the Kemptville Advance last month.

"People are doing away with the stereotypes often associated with rural towns and LGBTQ2 inclusiveness."

Increased programs and services for the LGBTQ community are also notable.

Last fall, Trinity-St. Andrew's United Church in Renfrew became the firstsame sex marriage affirming church in the area and last month, St. Paul's United in Perth followed suit. Furthermore, Renfrew County Pflag recently Transition Clothesline, a program that provides clothing to transgender people.

What does this say about the state of the LGBTQ population in these rural communities? Is it a matter of increased acceptance and inclusivity, or simply increased visibility?

Or perhaps some combination of the two? It depends on who you talk to.

Prior to the inaugural Smiths Falls Pride Parade on Aug. 18, 2018, 21-year-old Brandon Hill told the Record News that he was "shocked" to see the event happening in his hometown. He said he was "kind of afraid for safety just because it's 2018, it took

QUESTION: DO NEW INITIATIVES LIKE PRIDE EVENTS AND AFFIRMING CHURCHES ACCURATELY REPRESENT AN INCREASED ACCEPTANCE OF THE LGBTQ POPULATION IN RURAL COMMUNITIES? CONCLUSION: INITIATIVES LIKE THESE ALLOW THE LGBTQ POPULATION TO BE MORE VISIBLE IN RURAL COMMUNITIES, GIVING THEM A GREATER SENSE OF BELONGING.

However, she adds that it's still much easier for transgender youth to find resources and people they can relate to in big cities.

"As a teenager, my child was able to find other non-binary, transgender friends, and that made a world of difference. And there's more anonymity.

In smaller towns, where everyone knows everyone else, it can be more difficult to come out."

Whether the apparent increase in acceptance and inclusivity is new to these towns or simply more visible, one thing is for sure: the support means a lot to the area's rural LGBTQ population and their allies.

"Everyone wants to feel a sense of belonging and respect, and to be accepted for who they are," Holroyd says.

"By celebrating and raising the visibility of a community that has been marginalized for so long, Pride events send a message that you can be who you are, and you're not alone."

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DOUGLAS CONNECTION KEEPS DANCE FLOOR PACKED IN RENFREW TARA GESNER tgesner@metroland.com There was a FUNday dance on Sunday, March 24, at the Renfrew Armouries, with Douglas Connection performing. Proceeds from the four-hour event supported the Sunshine Coach Service.

Sunshine Coach Service provides accessible transportation for people in Renfrew and area who are living with disabilities, when the use of conventional modes of public transportation inappropriate to their needs. Based in Douglas, Douglas Connection has been playing around the Ottawa Valley for years. Taking the stage on Sunday: Al Andrews, rhythm guitar and lead vocals; Dennis Harrington, fiddle; Keith Selle, upright bass and vocals; Ken Conway, drums; Ralph Selle, piano accordion; and Kirk Warren, guitar and vocals.

"We play classic country and old time fiddle music," Ralph told the Renfrew Mercury. "We have been playing together for many years."

With songs like Keys in the Mailbox, a Conway Twitty tune, Douglas Connection kept the dance floor packed throughout the afternoon. Others sat and listened, with their toes tapping and hands clapping.

The Renfrew Armouries, located at 2R5, 115 Veterans Memorial Blvd., is owned and operated by the Renfrew Agricultural Society. It is available all year round for many types of uses.

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Tara Gesner/Metroland (From left) Douglas Connection performs at the Renfrew Armouries on Sunday, March 24.Tripping the light fantastic.

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TOWNSHIP OF GREATER MADAWASKA

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING In the matter of Section 34 of the Planning Act, the Township of Greater Madawaska hereby gives NOTICE OF THE FOLLOWING: A public meeting regarding an application for an amendment to Zoning By-law 22-2003 of the Township of Greater Madawaska.

Subject Lands Public Meeting Purpose and Effect

All lands within the Township of Greater Madawaska therefore, a Key Map has not been provided.

A public meeting to inform the public of the proposed zoning amendment will be held on April 15, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. at the municipal office of the Township of Greater Madawaska.

The purpose of this amendment is to regulate the use of Shipping Containers in the Township.

The effect of the amendment is to add a new section to the Zoning By-law, Section 3.27 Shipping Containers. As proposed the use of shipping containers would be prohibited in the Residential One (R1), Rural Residential (RR), and Limited Service Residential (LSR) Zones.

Shipping Container means an enclosed metal structure designed to facilitate the transportation of goods by several different means of transportation, and shall include intermodal shipping containers, transport truck trailers, and straight truck boxes, but does not include any vehicle as defined herein.

Provisions for the use of Shipping Containers in commercial and industrial zones are also proposed.

Additional information regarding the Zoning By-law amendment is available for inspection at the Township of Greater Madawaska Municipal Office during regular office hours.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting, or make written submissions to the Township of Greater Madawaska before the by-law is passed by the Township, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Township of Greater Madawaska, to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.

If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Township of Greater Madawaska before the by-law is passed by the Township, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the hearing of an appeal before the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal unless, in the opinion of the Tribunal, there are reasonable grounds to do so.

Dated at the Township of Greater Madawaska this 25th day of March, 2019.

Luke Desjardins, MCIP, RPP Manager of Planning and Development Township of Greater Madawaska 19 Parnell Street, Calabogie, ON K0J 1H0

A MANDATORY Site Visit is scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 9:00am at Eganville Public School, 259 Jane Street, Eganville, ON. Bidders will be met by a RCDSB Representative at the front entrance of the school.

Only those bidders who attend the mandatory site visit and have their attendance recorded will be eligible to submit a bid.

The Request for Tender documents are available by visiting the RCDSB Bids & Tenders webpage at rcdsb.bidsandtenders.ca. Proponents may download the tender documents in preview mode prior to registering as a Plan Taker.

Sealed submissions, clearly labeled RFT #2019-13, will be received before 2:00:00 PM, TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2019 and must be submitted to the following address: RENFREW COUNTY DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD ATTN: Peggy Fiebig, CSCMP Via Email at purchasing@rcdsb.on.ca The Renfrew County District School Board reserves the right to accept or reject any or all submissions. Lowest or any submission not necessarily accepted.

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NOTE: One of the purposes of the Planning Act is to provide for planning processes that are open, accessible, timely and efficient. Accordingly, all written submissions, documents, correspondence, e-mails or other communications (including your name and address) form part of the public record and will be disclosed/made available by the Municipality to such persons as the Municipality sees fit, including anyone requesting such information. Accordingly, in providing such information, you shall be deemed to have consented to its use and disclosure as part of the planning process.

THE RCDSB IS ISSUING A REQUEST FOR TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY, DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION OF HVAC UNITS AT EGANVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL, EGANVILLE, ON.

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HOLY HOCKEY! FLYING FATHERS IN CALABOGIE APRIL 7 SHARON SHALLA The Chicago Tribune once referred to the Flying Fathers hockey team as hockey's answer to the Harlem Globetrotters. The Flying Fathers became an international sensation for their on-ice antics and ability to raise an incredible amount of money for charity. Greater Madawaska Public Library will host a visit from Father Patrick Blake and Father Grant Neville of the Flying Fathers on April 7 at the Calabogie Community Hall.

The visit is in conjunction with the release of Frank Cosentino's new book, Holy Hockey: The Story of Canada's Flying Fathers, published by Burnstown Publishing House. The synopsis from the book notes that "the Flying Fathers Hockey Club began in 1964 in North

Bay, Ont. A group of priests from the North were brought together to play a team from local radio station CFCH to raise funds for local charities. It was a huge success, drew more than 3,000 fans, and was the talk of the community. As some priests said, 'It was better than bingo.'"

The Fathers went on to play again the following year and broke the attendance record at North Bay's Memorial Gardens, drawing 5,300 fans. Pembroke Diocese priest Father Pat Blake, the team's longest serving player, joined the team and remained with them until 1999. Through those years they travelled across Canada, into the U.S. and to Europe. The Fathers racked up more than 900 wins and lost only a handful of games. They also raised over $4 million for charity.

Flying Fathers Photo One of the priests known as Sister Mary Shooter in action at a game.

The April 7 visit will begin with Blake and Neville celebrating 8:30 a.m. mass at Most Precious Blood Church in Calabogie. A

free continental breakfast will be held from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Calabogie Community Hall. From 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., there will be a

public meet-and-greet with a slide show presentation and panel, all at the Community Hall.

Attendants are sure to

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come away with some laughs along with a whole new appreciation for how the game of hockey can be played - Flying Fathers style, that is.

Holy Hockey will be available for sale at the event for just $25. The book would make a perfect gift for any hockey fan, or anyone looking for a good chuckle. The Fathers will also be autographing books that day.

In keeping with the Fathers' spirit of supporting charities, there will be a donation jar at the Community Hall on April 7 for anyone who would like to donate to children's programs at Greater Madawaska Public Library, a not-forprofit service that greatly appreciates support.

Sharon Shalla is the CEO/librarian at the Greater Madawaska Public Library.

OPP CHARGE HORTON MAN WITH ONLINE FRAUD TIPS, CALL RESULT IN FOUR RENFREW PEOPLE FACING DRUG CHARGES Online fraud, drug and domestic assault charges resulted from some of the 433 calls for service received by the Renfrew Detachment of the OPP between March 11 and 24.

OPP report that after a multiple-month investigation, Matthew Richard, 27, of Horton was charged March 19 with 12 counts of fraud under $5,000.

Police say the investigation began in January when an officer received information the accused was posting items for sale online, but once they were paid for, they were not provided to the buyer.

Richard was held for a bail hearing at Pembroke court March 20.

Renfrew OPP reminds the public to be careful when making purchases online. If you are purchasing from sites such as Kijiji, eBay, etc., make sure to use a secure payment option such as Pay Pal or only provide the money once you have received the item,

urge police. Furthermore, OPP advise for in-person transactions consider meeting in a public place.

OPP also remind the public to confirm the accreditation of any door-todoor canvassers before providing them with any personal information or a monetary donation. Calls have been received of persons canvassing in the area requesting donations that are not associated to a charity.

DRUG CHARGES On March 15, acting on information that people were in possession of a controlled substance, officers with the OPP Community Street Crime Unit located the vehicle being used and conducted a traffic stop. As a result, Colin Campbell, 29, of Renfrew, has been charged with two counts possession of a schedule one substance for the purpose of trafficking. The accused was held for a bail hearing on March 16.

FIRE DESTROYS HOME ON FORESTERS FALLS ROAD house was filled with black smoke.

An adult man was checked by Renfrew County paramedics for smoke inhalation and transported to hospital, where he was cleared for release, said Wilker.

The home and its contents are a total loss.

"It's completely destroyed and the cause is undetermined at this point," the chief added.

Firefighters from all five Whitewater stations responded.

"We had about 30 firefighters on-scene," said

IMPAIRED DRIVING CHARGE On March 24, during traffic enforcement in town, a Renfrew OPP officer conducted a traffic stop on Raglan Street South. As a result, Kyle Olmstead, 37, of Whitewater Region was charged with impaired driving and driving with over 80 mg.

Wilker.

A long, icy laneway proved challenging and the public works department also attended the scene to sand the lane.

With no hydrants in the area, water had to be shuttled from Cobden, Wilker said.

The fire was under control by 12:46 a.m. and firefighters remained on scene until the morning.

Wilker said he believes the victims do have insurance and that they were able to stay with family in the area.

"Victim services and Red Cross did respond," Wilker added.

Ontario Provincial Police officers also attended and helped with road closures to make way for the emergency vehicles.

He was released on a promise to appear on April 17 in Renfrew court.

THEFT CHARGE On March 21, OPP officers investigated a breakand-enter to a Horton home on Macs Lane in which a thief took multiple items. Anyone with information is asked to contact Renfrew OPP. On March 22, officers responded to a theft call from a business in Renfrew. As a result of the investigation, Joshua Ramsay, 32, of Renfrew has been charged with theft under $5,000. He was released on a promise to appear in Renfrew court on May 1.

DOMESTIC DISPUTES Arnprior and Renfrew officers investigated 19 domestic disputes during in the two-week period. One man was charged with

vide emotional and practical assistance to people who have experienced domestic violence by calling 613-649-2852 or toll-free at 1877-568-5730.

In emergencies call 91-1.

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A Tuesday evening fire has displaced a Foresters Falls Road family.

Whitewater Region Fire Chief Jonathan Wilker said the bungalow-type home at 261 Foresters Falls Rd. was fully involved when firefighters arrived just after 11:30 p.m. March 19.

"We did a defensive exterior attack," said Wilker, noting the family included infants. "The occupants were all outside when we arrived."

The family members were awakened by smoke alarms and discovered the

Furthermore, Amanda Graham, 34, and Ryan Ravesloot, 35, both of Renfrew were charged with two counts of possession of a schedule one substance for the purpose of trafficking.

Both were released on a promise to appear in Renfrew court on April 17.

On March 11, Renfrew OPP officers responded to a call for police assistance in town. As a result, Darren Pearce, 34, of Renfrew has been charged with three counts of possession of a schedule one substance for the purpose of trafficking and two counts of failing to comply with probation order.

The accused was held for a bail hearing in Pembroke court March 12.

three counts of assault and two counts of mischief under $5,000.

In the last week, one man was charged with, assault, another was charged with two counts of assault and a third man was charged with failing to comply with undertaking conditions. A woman was also charged with assault.

If you or someone you know is living in or involved in an abusive relationship, help is available, stress the OPP. Contact Bernadette McCann House 24-7 for support, advice or the safety of a shelter at 1800-267-4930. The Women's Sexual Assault Centre of Renfrew County is also available 24-7 for information and support at 1-800663-3060.

You could also attend the emergency department of any hospital in Renfrew County and ask to speak to a member of the Assault Response Team. Victim Services of Renfrew County is also available to pro-

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horoscopes ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 You might have to make a few concessions in the short-term if you are eager to make real progress in the long-term, Aries. Eventually all things will even out.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Make a list of things you need to accomplish this week, Cancer. If you let it all sit in your head, you are bound to get overwhelmed and forget something.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Even the most doting parents can use some down time once in a while, Libra. Plan an adults-only date night and enjoy some well-deserved conversation.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Hold tight to those friends who have your best interests at heart through happy and trying situations, Capricorn. These are the people you can call upon this week.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Put exercise to the forefront of your list of things to do, Taurus. If you have not been physically active lately, work slowly and diligently to build up your endurance.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, there are a few ways a situation at work can go. Not every path may meet with your utmost approval. But you may have to swallow your pride and compromise.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, illnesses or medical obstacles can have many sources — from the foods you eat to your emotional wellness. Start jotting things down in a journal to figure out how to feel and look your best.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 For so long you have been doling out advice to other people and helping them improve their lives, Aquarius. Now you are the one who could benefit from some counsel.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Important decisions cannot be made in a matter of minutes, Gemini. You really have to work through all the angles. Seek opinions from trusted friends.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 If illness has been going around, Virgo, do your best to avoid getting sick. Be diligent in handwashing and other preventive measures.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Your perseverance is a source of inspiration to others, Sagittarius. Don’t be bashful when others share these thoughts with you. Accept their well wishes and give thanks.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a recent birthday celebration could have you feeling like you need to make drastic changes. But small ones can fit the bill as well.

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MEALS ON WHEELS AVAILABLE THROUGH RENFREW SENIORS HOME SUPPORT FROZEN MEALS HELP MEET NUTRITIONAL NEEDS, SAYS JUDY EWART JUDY EWART March is Meals on Wheels Month, when we focus on the importance of good nutrition for seniors.

Food provides energy and the nutrients that everybody needs to stay healthy - and as we age, we may need less energy, but we still need the nutrients from food. Good nutrition can lessen the effects of diseases prevalent in older people and improve their quality of life. Some of the benefits of a healthy diet and proper nutrition include: increased mental acuteness, resistance to illness and disease, higher energy levels, a more robust immune system, faster recuperation times and better management of chronic health problems.

While we recognize the need for good nutrition, for some seniors eating healthy can become a challenge. Medications can affect appetite, changes in dexterity can make food preparation more difficult, being alone can make seniors less motivated to prepare a meal or a limited income can all affect our ability to meet our nutritional needs.

To help seniors meet their nutritional needs, Renfrew and Area Seniors' Home Support provides a frozen meal program.

Apetito is the supplier of these meals, and we currently have 25 different meals available for purchase and for those seniors with special dietary needs - meals are available which are low fat, low sodium, have no added salt and are appropriate for diabetics.

After a successful partnership of many years with the Renfrew Victoria Hospital, Renfrew Home Support has brought the program in-house. Meals are available for purchase from our office if you would like to try a meal or two. Orders are accepted and filled for pickup or if needed, a volunteer is available to deliver meals twice a month. There is no minimum or maximum number of meals that can be ordered, and these meals have a shelf-life of up to one year.

For more information about our program, please call our office at 613-432-7691 or drop by our location on the main street (214 Raglan St. - between the Golden Age Activity Centre and Aikenheads).

Judy Ewart is the executive director of Renfrew and Area Seniors' Home Support Inc.

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FINNER The family of Wayne Finner would like to offer our deep appreciation to everyone who helped throughout Wayne’s sudden illness and eventual passing. A big thank you to the nurses on the Medical/Surgical Unit of the Almonte General Hospital; they went above and beyond to keep Wayne comfortable. Also, a special thanks to Bill Ryan’s family for the compassion we shared as both families were losing our dear loved ones a few doors apart in the hospital. Josh and Reg of C.R. Gamble Funeral Home: thank you for your caring, compassion and dedication to our family at this sad time. To the family, neighbours and friends who delivered food, sent social media and telephone messages and mailed sympathy cards, we thank you. A special thank you to our neighbourhood friends who cleared and salted the driveway; Steve McKale, Don and Trevour Robertson, and Elmer Foster, you all worked diligently to make it safe for us to travel back and forth from the hospital every day and night. Thank you to Father Paul Gaudet, organist Cathy Giles, the choir, the servers, and reader Maureen Gareau who all contributed to Wayne’s meaningful funeral at Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church. Many compliments were received by our family after the impressive service. Also thank you to the Almonte Civitan Club for the delicious luncheon served after the funeral. The Hub Hospice would like to communicate their appreciation for the donations directed to their office in Wayne’s name. Thanks to all of you for all you’ve done for us in our time of need.

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(Retired - Smiths Construction, Arnprior) It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our family’s patriarch, Hilliard William Rebertz of Arnprior. Dad passed away at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital while surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday afternoon, March 21, 2019. He was in his 98th year.

Beloved husband for almost 71 years of Meryle (nee Sparling). Dearly loved father and respected mentor of Helen Desjardins (Neil), Barry (Lise), Sheila Gauthier (Barrie), Brian (Karen), Dale (Nancy), Royce, Ronnie (Jeanne), Floyd (Kerry), Ward (Lucy), Kerry and Kevin (Tammy). Cherished and proud “Grandpa” of Jennifer, Thomas, Shawn, Shane, Lynn, Robbie, Lorrie, late Jason, Katie, Chad, Crystal, Karine, Austin, Tyler, Taylor and “Great-Grandpa” of Bryce, Clarke, Chloe, Hailey, Kersten, Brooke, Gavan, Evan, Selena and Cody. Hilliard was the last surviving child of the late Willy and Anna (nee Schwartz) Riebertz. He was raised by John L. and Minnie Stephens. Predeceased by his sister, Alice Marshall (late Archie) and his brother, Wilfred Riebertz (Irma). Also survived by many nieces and nephews. A loyal and devoted husband and Dad, Hilliard was always smiling. His family was everything to him. He leaves a legacy of humour, love and kindness.

Hilliard’s final care has been entrusted to the Pilon Family Funeral Home and Chapel Ltd., 50 John Street North, Arnprior where visitation was held on Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and again on Monday morning from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. A Funeral Service was conducted in Grace St. Andrew’s United Church, 269 John Street North, Arnprior on Monday morning, March 25th at 11 o’clock.

Cremation followed. In memory of Hilliard, please consider a donation the Arnprior Regional Health Foundation.

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DUPUIS, Dennis Allen

Sunrise: August 10, 1958 Sunset: March 10, 2019 Fly Free My Friend It is with profound sadness we inform you of the peaceful passing of Dennis A. Dupuis, with his family by his side, after a long and courageous battle with cancer on March 10, 2019. Dennis was the beloved and cherished husband to Rosemary Kimani-Dupuis, and devoted father and friend to his son Jonathan Dupuis. He was the son of Simon (deceased) and Edna Dupuis (nee Chippier). He was brother to Gary Dupuis (deceased), Darlene (Fraser) Wilson , Donna Mallet, Karen Gray, and Bernadette Reinert. He was son-in-law to John (deceased) and Jane Kimani, and brother-in-law to Eunice Kimani, Andre Mallet, Barry Fraser (deceased), Tom Wilson, Jimmy Gray, and Robbie Reinert.

Dennis will be remembered by his extended family, nieces, nephews and cousins. May God rest his soul in peace. You will be dearly missed. In keeping with Dennis’ wishes, cremation and a small private family gathering have taken place.

Family, friends and well-wishers are welcome to visit his memorial page at www.forestlawnmemorial.ca where online condolences and donations to Sakura House Hospice (Woodstock) can be made.

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May 5, 1938 - March 20, 2019 Passed away peacefully at the Arnprior and District Memorial Hospital Wednesday March 20, 2019. Earl Armstrong of Arnprior, Ontario at the age of 80 years. Survived by family and friends. In loving memory of Earl Charles Armstrong.

Arrangements by the Boyce Funeral Home Ltd., 138 Daniel Street North, Arnprior. As per Earl’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Interment to take place in the family plot in Armstrong Cemetery, Hammond, Ontario.

In memory of Earl, please consider a donation to the Arnprior and District Humane Society or to Valley Animal Rescue.

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Who passed away April 2, 2015 & April 2, 2017, respectively.

The rolling stream of life goes on, But still the empty chair, Reminds us of the face and smile, Of one who once sat there.

Time may wipe out many things, But this it wipes out never, The memories of those happy days, When we were altogether.

Always Loved, Never Forgotten, Forever Missed!

Love Barbara & Abe

If we listen closely we can hear the rustle of angel wings, And know that you are still with us.

Your loving family, John, Vern, Judy, Joan, Donald, Doug & Geraldine.

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On Thursday, March 21, 2019, John lost a brave fight against cancer. He died at home, since that was his wish, after a fulfilling life of service to his family, his teaching career and his community. John was born and raised in Johnshaven, a fishing village of 700 souls on the north-east coast of Scotland. He was educated at the University of Aberdeen, earning an M.A. in Geography. After being interviewed in Edinburgh Scotland John arrived here in 1968, to begin his career teaching Geography at Almonte District High School and his life in Canada.. In 1973, John married a fellow teacher, Mary Lou Murphy, and together they made a formidable team, both within the school environment and the community. In 1980 they coordinated the Almonte Centennial Celebrations a nine day festival featuring more than 75 events. Afterwards, John was elected to the first of three terms on Almonte Town Council where, as EDC Chairman, he negotiated the initial development of the town’s industrial park. He also dedicated hundreds of hours as the founder and first Chair of the North Lanark Highland Games, subsequently serving as a Director for more than 30 years. John has been active in many community organizations, but is perhaps most proud of his time as Executive member and President of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 240. John oversaw multiple renovation projects to its heritage building, collected the stories of veterans which he shared in a column for the Almonte Gazette, and partnered with ADHS staff and students to develop a WW II memory project which led to the publication of the book, “Age Shall Not Weary Them”.

John and Mary Lou were awarded the 2008 Mississippi Mills Cultural Volunteerism Award for their work on behalf of the community. John was a proud and loving father to his sons and daughters-in-law – Dugald and Jodi, David and Valeria. He adored his grandchildren, Nea, Angus and Meaghan, and embraced the extended Murphy clan as his Canadian family.

Friends may visit to share memories at the C. R. GAMBLE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL INC. 127 Church St., Almonte, ON 613-256-3313 Legion Comrades are asked to assemble in the Funeral Home Chapel for a commemoration service on Monday, April 1, at 6:45 PM. Friends and family are invited to a Ceilidh Celebrating John’s Life at the Legion Branch on Friday, April 12, from 6-9 pm with memories at 7:30 PM. Donations in memory of John may be made to the Almonte Legion Branch 240.

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Brian Nolan Humphreys

Brian passed away peacefully at Hospice Renfrew Tuesday March 19th, 2019 at the age of 54. Best loving friend of Penny McClinton and her children Christopher and Crystal.

Predeceased by his mother Viola Hoy, sister Diane Forcier (Miles), stepfather Richard Hoy, step-brothers Brian, John and David Hoy, and his father Nolan Humphreys. Survived by his sister Denise Ringrose (Ian), brother Peter Forcier (Cindy), step-brother Randy Hoy (Joanne) and family, his two loving nieces Brianne Poulin (Jason) and Celina Sullivan (Jake), his aunt Mary McGregor, cousins Kim and O.J. Thibault and Jason and Trista McGregor, his aunt Patricia and Uncle Gary Winn. Also survived by many other loving nieces and nephews. Arrangements by the Boyce Funeral Home Ltd., 138 Daniel Street North, Arnprior. A graveside service will take place at White Lake Community Cemetery in the spring. For those wishing to make a donation in Brian’s memory, please consider Hospice Renfrew or the Arnprior and District Humane Society.

Condolences/Tributes/Donations at www.boycefuneralhome.ca

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After a long battle with cancer our beloved Keith passed away at home on Saturday March 23, 2019 at the age of 63. Loving husband of Lynnda Laviolette for 45 years.

Dear Dad of Christie-Ann (Todd Lynch).

Predeceased by his son Samuel Thomas McDonald.

Dear Pap of Lindsay (Logan Ryan) and Mason Samuel. Dear brother of Doug (Christine), David (Theresa), Kevin (Sandy), Debbie (Laurie Buelow), Todd (Norma), and Wendy (Dan Sullivan). Keith will be fondly remembered by the Laviolette family and his many nieces and nephews. A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday March 28 from 2-4, 7-9 pm at the Goulet Funeral Home, 310 Argyle St, S, Renfrew.

Donations in Memory of Keith may be made to the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind.

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

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Hay, Arden

March 29th, 1996 Remembering a special Husband, Father and Grandfather Love Bea & Family

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Gail and Robert Young, loving Mother and Father, Grandma and Grandpa, who passed away April 02, 2015 & April 02, 2017

Cox, Liz

December 26th, 1944 - March 19th, 2019 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden death of Liz Cox, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, in her 75th year.

Liz is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Bob. She is deeply mourned by her three children, David (Ann) Cox, Jennifer (Bruce) Caughill, and Alison Somers, and her brother, Larry Ritza. Grandma loved all of her grandchildren, and they all loved her.

Miranda, Nat, Claire, Katie, Maddie, Will, Elliott and Macallan are heartbroken. Visitation will be held at Goulet Funeral Home, 310 Argyle St. S., Renfrew, ON, on Friday, March 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm and 6:00pm - 8:00pm only.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church, Renfrew on Saturday March 30th at 10:30 am. Condolences for the family and, in lieu of flowers, donations to St. Francis Memorial Hospital (Barry’s Bay) may be arranged through the funeral home at www.gouletfuneralhome.com or 613-432-2849.

Thank you for all the love and all the memories.

As we celebrate together at holidays, graduations, weddings, and as we welcome a new baby into our family, we are thankful for all the love and memories you both gave to all of us.

We carry you both in our hearts every day.

Love, Laura and Mike, Meghan and Brian, Maisie

and Daniel, Katie and Jordan, And Blair, Kirk and Megan and baby Harvey, Sara and Blake, and John

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Garry Latendresse who left us 5 years ago March 22, 2014

Roy Stewart April 2nd, 2018

Roy Stewart April 2nd, 2018

Nothing can ever take away The love a heart holds dear Fond memories linger every day Remembrance keeps him near.

Gone are the days we used to share But in our hearts you’re always there Never more than a thought a way Loved and remembered every day.

Love, your soulmate Cathy Stewart

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God looked around his garden and found an empty place, then he looked down upon the earth and saw your tired face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful he always takes the best. He knew that you were suffering he knew you were in pain. He knew that you would never get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb. So he closed your weary eyelids and whispered “peace be thine.” It broke our heart to lose you but you didn’t go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home.

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The sun rises in the east And darkness falls at night, But nothing now seems quite the same Each day is not as bright.

The birds still sing, the flowers grow The breeze still whispers too.

But it will never, ever be The same world without you.

It’s so sad you had to go Your leaving caused such pain But you were so very special And earth’s loss is heaven’s gain.

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Loved and Cherished always, Your loving wife Rose daughters Kelly and Kerri (Jeff) and grandchildren Lily and Nathan

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D-Z drivers required for day shifts on local delivery routes with flat deck single axle and double axel trucks. Must be physically able to load, unload and secure all loads and use a pallet jack when necessary. Must have a valid D-Z or A-Z license and be in good standing for insurance. A clean driver’s abstract will be required if contacted for an interview. Knowledge of Renfrew, Pontiac and Lanark County an asset. Attention to detail, reading, writing and basic mathematic skills are a necessity.

Seasonal Loader (April – July)

Experience front end and articulating loader operators needed for shift work at our blend facility in Douglas. Morning & evening shifts available. Must be attentive to detail and have decent mathematical and good customer service skills. Proven safe operating history is required. Must be a self-starting individual with a strong focus on accuracy and safety and willingness to comply to company operating and safety standards. Position requires minor lifting of 50 lb components, must be physically able and willing to lift as required.

Warehouse Technician, Administrative Support (Full Time)

We are looking to add a warehouse technician to our full-time staff. This position focuses on the multiple warehouse buildings we operate, with office administration support as a secondary goal. The ideal candidate for this position will have a high level of attention to detail with strong organizational and computer skills. Full training for all key tasks provided.

Key Tasks include: • Schedule and organize incoming and outgoing loads • Receive and ship products, verifying for accuracy and quality • Use LPG forklifts and pallet jacks to organize products across multiple warehouses • Use tractors and PTO augers to seasonally receive fertilizer products • Work with administration and management to ensure proper stock levels are maintained.

• Assist office staff with daily duties – answering phones, customer service, booking appoints, completing computerized invoices and taking customer payment.

• Complete computerized inventory reports and physical inventory checks and adjustments.

• Deliver small product loads as required. Other duties to be assigned as seasonality changes.

• High attention to detail is a requirement for this position. Good memory an asset.

Salaries and remuneration dependent on previous experience and skill levels. We would like to thank everyone that applies, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CLR878469_0314

Data Entry Person must have knowledge of tax software DTMAX, same software used at H & R Block.

Required for March and April. Salary depending on experience and knowledge of tax software and personal taxes.

Please call 613-256-3839 or send resume to: maggieturner@sympatico.ca

DRK ConstRuCtion LtD.

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My sister Audrey's birthday was coming up, and even though there never was much celebration, like having a party and asking friends over, Mother always tried to make the supper meal special.

That meant a birthday cake of course, and it also meant little presents. One dime would be buried in the batter before the cake went into the oven.

Since there were five of us children, Mother made sure there would be five little presents in the cake, and it was assumed Audrey would get the ten-cent piece. I watched Mother put the cake together in the big brown bowl, and the little presents were no surprise. They were what came in a five-cent box of Cracker Jacks, accumulated over a long time, and put away especially to be put into the birthday cake.

They were wrapped in small pieces of waxed paper, as was the dime. I watched mother pour the cake batter into two cake tins, and then, with a spoon, sink the little wrapped presents and the dime deep into the cake.

For birthdays, and special occasions, we always had chocolate cake. This was a luxury, because a can of Watkins cocoa was not cheap! And as the cake cooled on the bake table, I could smell the richness of the chocolate, and many times I went close just so I could get a good whiff of it.

We always had pork chops on Audrey's birthday, since they were her favourite, and Mother would dip them in eggs and bread crumbs before frying them, just the way Audrey liked them.

Finally, the table was cleared of the vegetable bowls, the meat platter, and dishes of pickles. The cake was brought from the bake table and set before Audrey who would have the honour of cutting

it and blowing out the one candle that was used for everyone's birthday.

Then Audrey cut into the cake, big wedges, and slapped them on the small plates in front of her. I could see bits and pieces of wax paper, and Audrey made sure that the four brothers and I each got a piece with a little prize in it. She was some fair, was my sister Audrey! But where was the dime?

Mother didn't have to tell us that whoever got it had to hand it over to Audrey. We knew it would be hers. After all, it was her birthday.

Father was the last to finish.

He shoved his plate away, and as plain as the nose on your face, there in front of him was a small bit of crumbled wax paper and the ten-cent coin.

"That should just about buy me a small plug of tobacco at Briscoe's," he said, moving it around under his finger. He picked it up, got off his chair and headed for the rocker in front of the Findlay Oval tucking the dime into his overall pocket. Mother just stared at him, and my sister, who would never defy either parent, slowly began to get ready to wash the dishes.

When Father got to the rocker, he dug into his overall pocket, and said, "Here Audrey, I think this is yours." Audrey reached out and Father dropped the dime, and then another dime, into her hand.

Two whole dimes!

Only one was in the cake, and as luck would have it, it appeared in Father's wedge. It didn't take Audrey long to tear upstairs and tie both dimes in the corner of her hanky, adding them to the small collection of coins she had been saving for a very long time.

Father would have to go into the sugar bowl in the cupboard to get a few coins to buy his next plug of tobacco.

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SALVATION ARMY EXPERIENCING MAJOR DECLINE IN DONATIONS JONATHAN MULVIHILL jmulvihill@metroland.com The Salvation Army is an organization that exists to help anyone in need, including providing them with clothes, furniture or other necessities.

Recently the Renfrew branch, usually getting an influx of donations on a regular basis, has seen a decline in the amount received.

Now they are lucky if they get even a few donations a day.

One reason for this, according to Jane Forrest, is because of other thrift HELP WANTED

shops in the area that also raise funds for charity.

"We started to notice the steady decline shortly after Christmas, but after a few weeks we realized this is a serious problem," she said.

Forrest explains that another factor that could play into the decline of donations is the location of their store compared to other thrift stores in town.

"It can be difficult to even find our store, and even if they do it can be hard to navigate, especially for anyone in wheelchairs," Forrest said.

There are no immediate

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plans to move locations, she noted.

While all types of donations are needed at this time, the Salvation Army is especially low on houseware and furniture, according to Lieutenant Cathy Shears.

"Clothes donations have declined steadily, but right now we are completely out of furniture," Shears said.

"We do urge donations of any kind from the community."

The Salvation Army's work continues on a regular basis in the community.

"Proceeds go to support our programs, including

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Community and Family Services (CFS), which provides food and clothing and practical assistance to those in need," says a press release. "CFS sees about 20 families a month, many of them with children. We give these families vouchers to shop in our thrift store so they can pick out the items they need for their family. Our CFS food bank is open two days a week Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m."The Salvation Army thrift store at 17 Renfrew Ave. West is open Monday to Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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NEWS

Jonathan Mulvihill photo Lieutenant Cathy Spears at the Salvation Army store on Argyle Street in Renfrew. The store has noticed a decline in the amount of donations in the last few months.

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MacEwen Agricentre is Growing Again

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are looking for motivated people in all three of our locations.

Offering Competitive Salaries!

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• Sprayer/ Custom Operator (Cobden, ON) $18.00 – $20.00/hr Seasonal (April-October) Experience operating a high clearance (crop) sprayer or floater, Basic understanding of agricultural chemicals, apply fertilizer and crop protection products, lift & load up to 75lbs packages of Crop Protection products and Pick up and deliver products to customers as needed.

• Delivery Driver (Lanark Region) $16.00 – $18.00/hr Seasonal (1-2 months) Ensure the safe, accurate and timely loading and delivery of fertilizer, carry out product inspections, report spills to the supervisor, maintain the accuracy of documentation and paperwork.

• Sprayer/ Custom Operator (Vars, ON) $18.00 – $22.00/hr Seasonal Experience operating a high clearance (crop) sprayer or floater, Basic understanding of agricultural chemicals, apply fertilizer and crop protection products, lift & load up to 75lbs packages of Crop Protection products and Pick up and deliver products to customers as needed.

• AZ Driver (Vars, ON) $18.00 – $22.00/hr Seasonal Ensure safe, accurate and timely loading and delivery of feed, grain and fertilizer, perform daily circle check inspections, comply with all legal rules and regulations with regards to driving and transportation, maintain accurate log books.

• Delivery Driver (Vars, ON) $16.00 – $18.00/hr Seasonal (1-2 months) Ensure the safe, accurate and timely loading and delivery of fertilizer, carry out product inspections and maintain accuracy of paperwork.

• Fertilizer Blender (Vars, ON) $16.00 – $18.00/hr Seasonal Batching fertilizer on an automated batching system, provide administrative and clerical support to vars office staff, basic understanding of agricultural chemicals, process delivery tickets, blend tickets and spray tickets.

• Control Room Assistant - Feed Mill (Maxville, ON) $17.00 – $18.00/hr Full time Permanent Benefits, RRSP, Eyewear, etc.

Fabrication of bulk and bagged feed, prepare mixes required for pellet production and ensuring minimal suspension of operations, comply with Feed Assure Program and Health and Safety Procedures.

• Warehouse Assistant - Feed Mill (Maxville, ON) $16.00 – $17.00/hr Full Time Permanent Benefits, RRSP, Eyewear, etc.

Prepare customer deliveries on pallets, package product for shipment by bagging & labeling products, toting bulk products, ensure cleanliness of the warehouse and comply with Feed Assure Program and Health & Safety Procedures.

• Dairy Nutrition Advisor (Maxville, ON) Salary based on level of experience Full Time Permanent Benefits, RRSP, Eyewear, etc.

To provide our dairy customers with the superior nutritional and management tools to maximize production and return over feed costs. Fluency in both official languages is required.

• Crop Sales Representative (Maxville, ON) Salary based on level of experience Full Time Permanent Benefits, RRSP, Eyewear, etc.

Maintain and increase sales and presence for all of MacEwen Agricentre products and services Visit our website for more information: www.macewenag.com/careers and apply by email: j.theoret@macewenag.com We thank you for your interest, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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FARM FOR SALE at Dacre 341 Acres on Hwy 132 at the bridge WATERFRONT

Hunt camp and fully renovated 5 bedroom house with large new addition. 2-½ baths, large new kitchen, geothermal heat and woodstove.

Outbuildings and 25’ pool. **Possible severance of house & acreage**

Call 613-649-0283

O’Neil Realty INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED, BROKERAGE

AGENT ON DUTY

Helping you is what we do.

Gerry O’Neil

Sherri Cobus

Mike Coulas

613-432-2333

613-432-1947

613-432-0092

Broker of Record

Real Estate Broker

gerryoneil@royallepage.ca sherricobus@royallepage.ca

Sales Representative

mikecoulas@royallepage.ca

Allison Mulvihill Scott Thompson Catherine O’Neil Sales Representative

613-433-2880

Sales Representative

613-570-8468

Real Estate Broker

613-432-0073

allisonmulvihill@royallepage.ca scottthompson@royallepage.ca catherineoneil@royallepage.ca

39 Renfrew Avenue West, Suite 203, Renfrew, Ontario · 613-432-8122 · www.royallepageoneil.com 162 ELK ST. nEW LiSTing

Immaculate, end unit, townhouse! Beautiful location. 2+1 bedroom Bungalow. Basement fully finished. 4pc bath on each level. Attached garage.

Built in 2008, very well cared for.

Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 www.sherricobusrealestate.ca $245,900

182 ACRES 182 ACRES

Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 www.sherricobusrealestate.ca $995,000

310 CARSWELL STREET

130 acres tillable, 40ac mixed bush and pasture along the Bonnechere R.! 6ac Several out buildings. Newer 3 bedrm bungalow(2010). Great location; 5 min from Ottawa R. boat launch. 15 min to Town of Renfrew or Arnprior.

552 MinEviEW RoAd

30 MURIEL AVE

Call Allison Mulvihill 613-433-2880 $169,000 MLS# 1133044

Great location for commuters!

2 Bedroom, 1 ½ Storey home on 1.31 Acres.

Bright spacious living room with patio doors to front deck, eat-in kitchen with all appliances included.

New metal roof & natural gas furnace, main floor bathroom with laundry.

BUILDING LOTS

560 RAGLAN ST S

Call Gerry O’Neil 613-432-2600 $399,000 MLS #1111683

PARTRIDGE DRIVE – CALABOGIE

2.27 & 3.2 ACRES

SOLD

Mike Coulas

Sales Representative 613-432-0092

SOLD

Thank You For Your Business!

Start building in the spring!

Sales Representative 613-433-2880

Call Sherri Cobus 613-432-1947 www.sherricobusrealestate.ca

Allison Mulvihill

MLS# 1032740, 1032751,1032753 Call Mike Coulas 613-432-0092

Now only three lots on this street near the Village of Calabogie.All lots are level and ready for your building plans measuring 100’wide by 150’deep.

Plus one at just over an acre! Two at only $18,000. and $29,000. for the larger one. Pick your favorite before they’re gone forever!

Very motivated Seller!

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2 BUILDING LOTS ON CASTLEFORD RD. Thank You For Your Business!

– 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

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NEWS

RENFREW CURLERS WIN LOW CUP Renfrew curlers took three wins and a tie in Pembroke to solidify a victory in Low Cup action - they finished off the season in Renfrew with three wins and one loss.

With five points for a win and one point for each end won, Renfrew finished with 395.5 points after 48 games.

Arnprior overcame a 52point deficit during the last three outings (12 games) to pull into a tie with Pembroke with 314.5 points. Deep River rounded out the scoring in fourth spot.

Other players involved but not in the picture included Andy Miller, Jim Berg, Andy Humphries, Brian Hewitt, Gary Smith, Brian Yolkowskie, Larry Visneskie and Russ Connors.

Bob French (far right) presents the Low Cup trophy to Dave Eady, Joe Kasaboski, Bernie Leclaire, Don Rouble, Rory McKay, Larry Beaton, Rob Warren, and Denis Saumure.

Rob Warren photo

29 raglan Street South,

renfrew

ontario k7V 1P8

Each office is independently owned and operated

613-432-2100

century21.ca/eadyrealty

Eady Realty, Inc. new liSting

Morris eaDY

Broker of Record

Brokerage

Cell 432-1830 morris.eady@century21.ca

kellY Derue

Real Estate Broker

Cell 433-2681 kelly.derue@century21.ca

DELIGHTFUL ON DOMINION – THIS 3 BEDROOM 1 ½ BATH HOME OOZES CURB APPEAL AND HAS THE CHARMING INTERIOR TO MATCH. GAS HEAT, CENTRAL AIR

$259,900

Dennis yaKabacK: 613-432-0041

MLS# 1143010

charlene riopelle

Vincent Johnston

Margaret Dubeau

Real Estate Broker

Real Estate Representative

Real Estate Representative

Real Estate Representative

dennis.yakaback@century21.ca

charlene.riopelle@century21.ca

vincent.johnston@century21.ca

margaret.dubeau@century21.ca

Cell 432-0041

Cell 433-4082

Cell 433-2254

Cell 433-1191

947 Pinnacle Road

new liSting

450 dominion StReet

Dennis Yakaback

NEW HOME BUILD. 3 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHROOMS. 2.2 ACRES, PAVED ROAD MLS# 1141681

$489,900

3444 Stone Road

Vince JOHnsTOn: 613-433-2254 Or MOrris eaDy: 613-432-1830

SITUATED ON 11.5 ACRES OF PRIVACY WITH AMAZING SUNSET, THIS BUNGALOW OFFERS OVER 2000 SQ.FT OF MAIN FLOOR LIVING. DETACHED SHOP. NEWER PROPANE FURNACE

$329,900

Dennis yaKabacK: 613-432-0041

MLS# 1143010

LOt FOR sALe

3092 ScotcH BuSH Road NEARLY FIVE ACRES OF NATURAL BEAUTY. 370’ OF WATERFRONT ALONG BONNECHERE RIVER. DRILLED WELL, INSTALLED SEPTIC, OLDER MOBILE

$129,900

Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681

MLS# 1139451

one alReady Sold! 1 lot left

1222 sTOrylanD rOaD 5 acres 143 Raglan StReet n.

GREAT FAMILY HOME. 3 + 1 BEDROOMS, MAIN FLOOR FAMILY ROOM. LARGE, PRIVATE REAR YARD

$199,900

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Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681

MLS# 1137171

$34,900

MLS# 1109630 MARGARET DUBEAU: 613-433-1191 AFFORDABLE SMALL HOME ON A QUIET STREET. NATURAL GAS FURNACE WITH CENTRAL A/C. NICE BACKYARD WITH FENCING AND SMALL SHED.

2425 eady Road 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.

$319,000

cHarlene riOPelle: 613-433-4082

MLS# 1099556

18 Queen StReet MLS# 1137632

$114,900

Vince JOHnsTOn: 613-433-2254

296 mcmaHon Road

151 June StReet

112 X 709 FT NICELY TREED COUNTRY LOT, 8 KMS FROM TOWN

2 BEDROOM. NEWLY FRESHENED. 2 CAR DETACHED. GARAGE. PAVED DRIVEWAY.

$44,500

call MOrris eaDy: 613-432-1830

MLS# 1141461

$229,900

Vince JOHnsTOn: 613-433-2254

65 PeteR StReet

Sale Pending

55 HaRRy StReet

3 BEDROOMS. HARDWOOD FLOORS. LARGE REAR DECK, CENTRAL AIR, GAS HEAT

$154,900

Kelly Derue: 613-433-2681

MLS# 1134619

DENNIS YAKABACK Real Estate Broker

Cell

613-432-0041

wHitton Road Building lotS

MLS# 1138813

S O L D

EXCELLENT LOCATION, CLOSE TO TOWN & CLOSE TO HIGHWAY 17 FOR COMMUTERS

$39,900

Dennis yaKabacK: 613-432-0041

MLS# 1142544

On Duty thIs WeekenD

DENNIS YAKABACK REAl EStAtE BRoKER Cell 432-0041

dennis.yakaback@century21.ca

I welcome your weekend call on any listed property

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

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HElEN viNCENt

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SalES REpRESEntativE

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330 Plaunt Street South, RenfRew Ontario K7V 1n3 613-432-7562

15305 HWY 17 – HalEY StatiON

31 StONE rOaD

Brand new bungalow with 1 1/2 car attached garage, located approximately 5 km from Renfrew. Almost 6 acres of property. Open concept kitchen. Living room has large windows. 3 large bedrooms.

Full unfinished basement with plumbing for a 4 piece bathroom. Deck.

Asking $425,000.MLS# 1140646. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

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15305 HWY 17 – HalEY StatiON

Hobby Farm on 194 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. One of a kind farm! Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

15 ElgiN St

Asking $249,900 for this renovated and fully rented duplex, centrally located with one two bedroom unit and one three bedroom unit, gas heat, large driveway, close to RVH. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

Hobby Farm on 194 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. One of a kind farm! Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

70 & 74 SpriNgtOWN BriDgE rD. SpriNgtOWN

juSt lOCatED ON tHE MaDaWaSka rivEr at SpriNgtOWN HaMlEt If you desire acreage on the Madawaska River you have it all here!

3 acre parcel for sale and 4 acre parcel for sale with lots of frontage on the mighty Madawaska – check out the MLS listings to see the survey of each parcel. Call Helen at 613-432-0058 or David at 613-401-2824

215 piNNaClE rD.

(juSt Off HWY 60) Your family will fit here perfectly! 4 levels of space in this split level. First level has kitchen and dining and access to the tiered deck and pool at the rear and the attached double garage. Upper level has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Lower level has spacious family room and 3rd bath. 4th level has laundry and storage and furnace area. Country lot with lots of space. Call Helen at 432-0058 to view this home

582 aBErDEEN St.

Asking $245,000 for this well cared for two bedroom semidetached home with ensuite bath, hardwood floors, overlooking an open field. Call Peter for details 613-432-0319.

NEr’S DESigEaM! Dr

400 CalaBOgiE rOaD

Approximately 1500 sq ft Bungalow, open concept at present time.

New kitchen cupboards. Bedroom also being installed. Quality built home with front porch and a steel roof. Two 2pc bathrooms.

Drilled well, and septic. 2.6 acres, lot is 60% treed. Double entrance driveway. One of a kind. Asking $230,000. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133

29 DaNiEl StrEEt, arNpriOr

A stunning older home at this address! Tiered lot, centrally located.

2 storey deluxe accommodation with large living room, dining room, fully equipped kitchen, 3 bedrooms and an office/4th bedroom, 1 and ½ baths. Attached carport and garage – it is a beauty! Call Helen to view at 613-432-0058

4 aC $229,9rES 00

ES 3 aCr,900 $209

416 aSHDaD rOaD

Beautiful 2 storey, brick home featuring KIT, DR, large cosy LR with air tight wood stove, sunroom, 2nd fl 4 bedroom, 1-2 pc, 2-4pc, 4 car detached garage. Many outbuildings. Property backs onto Perault Lake with log cottage, 72 acres of Tillable Lank Asking $659,000. MLS# 1129758. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

16501 HWY 17, COBDEN

Hobby farm with approximately 10 acres of water which flows from west to east. Brick 2 story home with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.Approximately 32 acres of cleared land with about 8 acres of mixed bush. Frame barn 30’ by 90’, used for hay storage, 30’ by 30’ area with separate cattle pens under main section. Horse barn 20’ by 25’ and several sheds outside.

Heated water bowls. Property makes and excellent hobby farm, the flowing water makes this property very unique. MLS# 1134844. Asking $395,000. Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133.

Phase

4

597 SOutH MCNaugHtON rOaD

Three story brick home with newer front porch leading to enclosed shed. Remodeled kitchen, family room with air tight wood stove, new 2 piece bathroom, separate dining room and living room, all on the main floor. Second level has 4 bedrooms and renovated 4 piece bathroom. Third level has totally updated rec room/play room. Full unfinished basement, has been totally spray foamed, 200 amp service, and newer propane furnace. Home is located close to Renfrew. Asking $239,000.Call Ross Peever 613-433-1133

96 OttEriDgE avE.

(HuNtEr gatE SuBDiviSiON) A family home with two levels of total living space for you and yours! First floor has living room, dining room, kitchen plus eating area, 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Lower level has one bedroom, storage and family room with gas fireplace. Attached garage, rear verandah, large storage shed, paved drive and central air. Call Helen to see this home at 432-0058

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Asking $55,000 for this prime one acre building lot on Miller Rd with easy access to Hwy 17. Flat lot and trees for privacy. Call Peter Vincent 613-432-0319.

12 BrYDgES rD

juSt Off HWY 508 at SpriNgtOWN Just off hwy 508 – close to water and close to the ski hill at Calabogie.

Spacious country lot, bungalow lifestyle with open concept living area, 2 bedrooms and 2 baths on the main floor and lower level is completely finished as well with 3rd bedroom, bath, family room and den/office area too. Large front verandah overlooking the Madawaska River. Call David at 401-2824 or Helen at 432-0058

est.

1040 garDEN Of EDEN rOaD

Brand new Hi Ranch 3 bedroom home located in an ideal country setting. Attached 2 car garage, open concept, Central Air, Large rear deck, Tarion Warranty, and close to Hwy 17 for commuters.

MLS 1126564. Call David Vincent 613-401-2824

2003

OpEN HOuSES 314, 316, 318, 320 AND 322 ForestView CresCent

sUnDAY, MArCH 31st 2-4 p.M.

Proceed on Gillan Rd, north from the Water Tower, and turn right onto Hall Ave and drive straight ahead on Forestview Cr. – Hope I see you there!

D L SOLD so 93 BarNEt BlvD

Terrific 3 bedroom bungalow in a wonderful area of town. Double sized lot and extremely well cared for home. Great layout on the main level and a basement awaiting finishing touches. MLS#1141492.

Call David to view 613-401-2824.

ThINKING OF seLLING? CaLL ReMaX ReNFReW

Your Host: Helen Vincent 613-432-0058

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Connect your business with program partners at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories!

Information sessions for businesses in Renfrew and Pontiac Counties are being held now.

Interested in learning more about CNL’s program of work or what procurement opportunities exist?

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THEN JOIN US FOR A HALF-DAY PARTNERING WORKSHOP: 2019 Apr 30: Makwa Community Centre, Pikwakanagan, ON | 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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This half-day workshop will give you an opportunity to speak with program partners and discuss partnership opportunities with the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation.

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